Flavor inhaler and flavor inhalation system

Abstract

Disclosed is a flavor inhaler comprising: a movable member having a magnet and movable along a first surface; and a plate on which a Hall sensor is disposed. The magnet is disposed on the movable member such that a direction through two magnetic poles of the magnet is along a first surface, and the plate is disposed along a second surface intersecting the direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a flavor inhaler and a flavor inhalation system. Background Art

[0002] Conventionally known flavor inhalers heat a material containing a flavor source to generate an aerosol or the like without burning the material. In such a flavor inhaler, a magnet is integrated in a slider that opens and closes an orifice (into which a plate containing an aerosol source is inserted), and the position of the slider is detected by a Hall sensor (see PLT 1).

[0003] Citation List

[0004] Patent Documents

[0005] [PTL 1]WO 2022 / 064560 A1 Summary of the Invention

[0006] Technical Problem

[0007] In a case where, for example, a flavor inhaler is made compact, the moving direction of a movable member (such as a sliding lid) may intersect the surface on which a plate provided with a Hall sensor extends. In such a case, it may not be possible to detect the magnetic field of a magnet moving together with the movable member with sufficient high sensitivity.

[0008] In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a flavor inhaler and a flavor inhalation system that can detect the position of a movable member with sufficient high sensitivity even when the moving direction of the movable member moving together with a magnet intersects the surface on which a plate provided with a Hall sensor extends.

[0009] Solution to the Problem

[0010] According to a first aspect, there is provided a flavor inhaler. The flavor inhaler includes: a movable member having a magnet and movable along a first surface; and a plate provided with a Hall sensor thereon, wherein the magnet is arranged in the movable member such that the direction passing through its two magnetic poles is along the first surface, and the plate is arranged along a second surface intersecting with this direction.

[0011] According to the first aspect, a flavor inhaler can be provided such that even when the moving direction of the movable member moving together with the magnet intersects the surface on which the plate provided with the Hall sensor extends, the flavor inhaler can detect the position of the movable member with sufficient high sensitivity.

[0012] The gist of a second aspect is that, in the first aspect, the plate extends substantially perpendicular to the first surface.

[0013] According to a second aspect, a wider plate can be arranged in a compact flavor inhaler, for example, by arranging the plate in a simple configuration to extend in the longitudinal direction of the flavor inhaler while reducing the distance traveled by the movable member.

[0014] The gist of a third aspect is that in the first aspect or the second aspect, a Hall sensor is arranged to detect a magnetic field that is substantially parallel to this direction.

[0015] According to the third aspect, the magnetic field of the magnet of the sliding cover can be detected with higher sensitivity.

[0016] The gist of a fourth aspect is that in the third aspect, the direction of the magnetic field to be detected is configured to be substantially perpendicular to the plate.

[0017] According to the fourth aspect, the Hall sensor can be arranged on the plate in a simpler or more compact configuration.

[0018] The gist of a fifth aspect is that in any one of the first aspect to the fourth aspect, the Hall sensor is configured not to perform bipolar detection.

[0019] According to the fifth aspect, the complexity of the output of the Hall sensor is reduced, and the position of the movable member can be detected more stably.

[0020] The gist of a sixth aspect is that in any one of the first aspect to the fifth aspect, when the movable member is in the position detected by the Hall sensor, this direction and the second surface intersect between the two magnetic poles of the magnet.

[0021] According to the sixth aspect, the angle between the sensing direction of the Hall sensor and the magnetic field direction of the magnet can be reduced, and the magnetic field of the magnet can be detected with higher sensitivity.

[0022] The gist of a seventh aspect is that in any one of the first aspect to the sixth aspect, the flavor inhaler further includes a housing, wherein the movable member is configured to slide along the housing.

[0023] According to the seventh aspect, the flavor inhaler can be made more compact.

[0024] The gist of an eighth aspect is that in any one of the first aspect to the seventh aspect, the flavor inhaler further includes a control unit and a heating component for heating a consumable material, wherein the movable member can move between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the movable member does not cover the orifice into which the consumable material is inserted, and in the second position, the movable member covers the orifice, and the control unit is configured to control the heating component based on the output from the Hall sensor.

[0025] According to the eighth aspect, unnecessary heating can be reduced, and a more efficient and safer flavor inhaler can be provided.

[0026] According to the ninth aspect, a flavor inhalation system is provided. The flavor inhalation system includes a flavor inhaler according to any one of the first aspect to the eighth aspect, and a consumable material.

[0027] According to the ninth aspect, a flavor inhalation system can be provided such that even when the moving direction in which the movable member moves together with the magnet intersects the surface on which the plate provided with the Hall sensor extends, the flavor inhalation system can detect the position of the movable member with a sufficiently high sensitivity. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a flavor inhaler according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0029] Figure 2 is a perspective view of a flavor inhaler containing a consumable material;

[0030] Figure 3 is showing along Figure 1 the arrow 3-3 in a cross-sectional view of the flavor inhaler;

[0031] Figure 4 is a bottom surface view of the flavor inhaler;

[0032] Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the bottom surface of the flavor inhaler;

[0033] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a ventilation opening and a covering member;

[0034] Figure 7 is a conceptual view showing the ventilation opening;

[0035] Figure 8 is a plan view showing the flavor inhaler with the sliding lid in the open position;

[0036] Figure 9 is a plan view showing the flavor inhaler with the sliding lid in the closed position;

[0037] Figure 10 is a conceptual view showing the flavor inhaler connected to an external device;

[0038] Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view of the flavor inhaler, showing the sliding lid magnet and the Hall sensor;

[0039] ​​​​​​​​​​​​Figure 12 is a conceptual view explaining the detection of the position of the sliding cover;

[0040] Figure 13 is a conceptual view explaining the detection of the position of the sliding cover;

[0041] Figure 14 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the ventilation opening and the covering member according to Variant 1-1;

[0042] Figure 15 is a conceptual view showing the distribution of the adhesive according to Variant 1-1;

[0043] Figure 16 is a conceptual view showing the distribution of the adhesive according to Variant 1-2;

[0044] Figure 17 is a conceptual view showing the distribution of the adhesive according to Variant 1-3;

[0045] Figure 18 is a conceptual view showing the distribution of the adhesive according to Variant 1-4;

[0046] Figure 19 is a plan view schematically showing the flavor inhaler according to Variant 2-1;

[0047] Figure 20 is a plan view schematically showing the flavor inhaler according to Variant 2-2; and

[0048] Figure 21 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the arrangement of the magnet and the Hall sensor in a conventional flavor inhaler. Detailed Description

[0049] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings described below, the same or equivalent components are denoted by the same reference numerals and will not be described again.

[0050] Figure 1 is an oblique view showing the flavor inhaler 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ​​​​​​​​​It is a perspective view of a flavor inhaler 100 that houses a consumable material 120 inserted through an orifice 110. For ease of description, an X-Y-Z orthogonal coordinate system may be applied to the drawings described in this specification. In this coordinate system, the Z-axis is oriented vertically upward, the X-Y plane is arranged to transversely cut the flavor inhaler 100 in the horizontal direction, and the Y-axis is arranged to extend from the front surface to the rear surface of the flavor inhaler 100. The Z-axis direction may also refer to the insertion direction of the consumable material 120 housed in a chamber 50 to be described later. The X-axis direction may also refer to the longitudinal direction of the device in a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction of the consumable material 120. The Y-axis direction may also refer to the lateral direction of the device in a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction of the consumable material 120.

[0051] The flavor inhaler 100 according to the present embodiment is configured, for example, to generate a flavor-containing aerosol by heating a rod-shaped consumable material 120 having a flavor source containing an aerosol source. As an example, the consumable material 120 includes a puffable substance on the end side in the negative Z-axis direction, the puffable substance containing a flavor source (such as tobacco) and an aerosol source, and also includes a filter on another part. Examples of aerosol base materials that can be cited include glycerin, propylene glycol, triacetin, 1,3-butanediol, and mixtures thereof. It should be noted that in the present embodiment, the consumable material 120 is described as being rod-shaped, but the consumable material used in the flavor inhaler 100 is not limited to this shape. For example, the consumable material may be configured to include a cartridge that houses a liquid aerosol source. In addition, the cartridge may include heating components.

[0052] As Figure 1 shown, the flavor inhaler 100 includes a housing 102 formed by an upper housing 104 and a lower housing 106, and a sliding cover 108.

[0053] The housing 102 forms the outermost housing of the flavor inhaler 100 and has a size suitable for the user's hand. When the user uses the flavor inhaler 100, the user can inhale the aerosol while holding the flavor inhaler 100 in their hand. It should be noted that in this housing 102, the upper housing 104 is formed of a resin (such as polycarbonate), and the lower housing 106 is formed of a metal (such as aluminum). However, the housing 102 is not limited to the above materials and may also be made of, for example, resin, and any suitable material can be selected, such as especially polycarbonate (PC), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) resin, polyetheretherketone (PEEK), or a polymer alloy containing multiple types of polymers.

[0054] The upper housing 104 includes an orifice 110 for receiving the consumable material 120, and a sliding lid 108 is slidably attached to the upper housing 104 to close the orifice 110. Specifically, the sliding lid 108 is configured to be movable along the outer surface of the upper housing 104 between a closed position closing the orifice 110 of the upper housing 104 and an open position opening the orifice ( Figure 1 and Figure 2 the positions shown). For example, a user can manually operate the sliding lid 108 to move the sliding lid 108 between the closed position and the open position. Thus, the sliding lid 108 can allow or restrict the entry of the consumable material 120 into the interior of the flavor inhaler 100.

[0055] Figure 1 and Figure 2 The housing 102 of the flavor inhaler 100 is shown in such a way that the joining surface of the upper housing 104 and the lower housing 106 intersects obliquely with the X-Y plane, but the housing 102 is not limited to this configuration. For example, the housing 102 can also be formed of three or more members.

[0056] The flavor inhaler 100 can further include a terminal, which is not shown in the drawings. For example, the terminal can be an interface for connecting the flavor inhaler 100 to an external power source. When the power source of the flavor inhaler 100 is a rechargeable battery, the external power source can be connected to the terminal so that current is supplied from the external power source to the power source and the power source can be charged. In addition, by connecting a data transmission cable to the terminal, data related to the operation of the flavor inhaler 100 can be sent to an external device.

[0057] Next, the internal structure of the flavor inhaler 100 will be described. Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the flavor inhaler 100 taken in the direction of arrow 3-3 shown in Figure 1 .

[0058] As Figure 3 shown, a power supply unit 20, an atomization unit 30, and a control unit 80 are provided in the internal space of the housing 102 of the flavor inhaler 100.

[0059] The control unit 80 includes a board 82. The board 82 can include, for example, a microprocessor and the like, and can control the power supply from the power supply unit 20 to the atomization unit 30. This enables the control unit 80 to control the heating of the consumable material 120 by the atomization unit 30. In addition, the control unit 80 includes a Bluetooth (registered trademark) interface 28. The control unit 80 can communicate with an external device via the Bluetooth interface 28.

[0060] The power supply unit 20 includes a power supply 21 electrically connected to the board 82 of the control unit 80. For example, the power supply 21 can be a rechargeable battery or a non-rechargeable battery. The power supply 21 is electrically connected to the atomization unit 30 via the board 82. In this way, the power supply 21 can supply power to the atomization unit 30 to appropriately heat the consumable material 120.

[0061] The atomization unit 30 includes: a chamber 50 that extends in the longitudinal direction of the consumable material 120; a heating component 40 ( Figure 3 not shown in the figure) that surrounds a part of the chamber 50; a heat insulation component 32; and a substantially cylindrical insertion guide member 34. The chamber 50 is configured to accommodate the consumable material 120. The heating component 40 is configured to contact the outer circumferential surface of the chamber 50 to heat the consumable material 120 accommodated in the chamber 50. As an example, a sensor can also be provided inside or near the consumable material 120, and the heating component 40 can be configured to include an induction coil for inductively heating the sensor.

[0062] The heat insulation component 32 is arranged to cover the chamber 50 and the heating component 40. For example, the heat insulation component 32 can be an aerogel. The insertion guide member 34 is formed of, for example, a resin material (such as PEEK, PC, or ABS), and is provided between the sliding cover 108 in the closed position and the chamber 50. When the sliding cover 108 is in the open position, the insertion guide member 34 communicates with the outside of the flavor inhaler 100, and when the consumable material 120 is inserted into the insertion guide member 34, the insertion guide member guides the consumable material 120 into the chamber 50.

[0063] In addition, the atomization unit 30 and the control unit 80 are covered by a heat diffusion sleeve 70 and arranged in the internal space of the housing 102. The heat diffusion sleeve 70 is made of a material with relatively high thermal conductivity (such as metal) to diffuse the heat generated in the atomization unit 30 into the housing 102. The heat diffusion sleeve 70 can be configured not to interfere with the lower housing 106 and be arranged only inside the upper housing 104. In addition, the heat diffusion sleeve 70 can be provided with an open area so as not to interfere with the communication with an external device through the Bluetooth interface 28 of the control unit 80. Although metal components usually interfere with electromagnetic waves, the control unit 80 can communicate with an external device via the Bluetooth interface 28 at least through the open area of the heat diffusion sleeve 70 as a path.

[0064] Figure 4 The bottom surface of the flavor inhaler 100 is shown. Figure 5is a perspective view of the bottom surface 200 of the flavor inhaler 100. The flavor inhaler 100 has a first recess 230 formed in the bottom surface 200. The first recess 230 is formed surrounded by the housing bottom surface 201, which is the bottom surface of the housing 102 including the lower housing 106.

[0065] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the first recess 230. The flavor inhaler 100 includes a covering member 210. The housing 102 includes an inner housing 103. The inner housing 103 is located inside the lower housing 106. An air vent opening 220 is formed in the inner housing 103, and the covering member 210 is arranged to cover at least a part of the air vent opening 220. The covering member 210 defines the first recess 230. The outer surface 211 (which is the outer surface of the covering member 210) constitutes the bottom surface of the first recess 230. The side surface of the first recess 230 is configured by the lower housing 106.

[0066] In this embodiment, the power source 21 includes a battery 22. The battery 22 is arranged in the space SP1 formed inside the housing 102. The battery 22 can be rechargeable or non-rechargeable. The battery 22 is, for example, a lithium-ion battery. The air vent opening 220 is connected to the space SP1 where the battery 22 is arranged. In this embodiment, the air vent opening 220 opens towards the bottom surface 200 of the flavor inhaler 100, but the position of the air vent opening 220 is not particularly limited as long as it communicates with the space SP1.

[0067] The covering member 210 is adhered to the adhesive surface 202, which is the outer surface of the inner housing 103. The covering member 210 and the adhesive surface 202 are configured to be separable from each other. In other words, the covering member 210 can be peeled off from the adhesive surface 202 with a force that does not damage the covering member 210 or the inner housing 103. Preferably, the covering member 210 is arranged to cover the entire ventilation opening 220. In this case, the covering member 210 can be configured to be separable from the adhesive surface 202 based on the pressure in the space SP1. For example, the covering member 210 is configured such that when the pressure inside the flavor inhaler 100 exceeds a threshold pressure that does not adversely affect the devices inside the flavor inhaler 100, a gap is formed between the covering member 210 and the adhesive surface 202, and gas is released from the space SP1. It should be noted that there may be a gap between the outer circumferential surface of the covering member 210 and the inner circumferential surface of the lower housing 106. This enables the smooth release of gas when a flow path is formed between the covering member 210 and the adhesive surface 202. The gap is preferably narrow to prevent water, dust, etc. from accumulating in the first recess 230. In this way, at least a part of the outer circumferential surface of the covering member 210 is preferably slightly separated from the inner circumferential surface of the lower housing 106. In other words, the covering member 210 preferably extends slightly less than the first recess 230 along the adhesive surface 202.

[0068] There is no particular limitation on the shape of the covering member 210 as long as it can cover at least a part of the ventilation opening 220. Preferably, the covering member 210 is in the form of a sheet or a seal to increase the adhesion area and achieve compactness. There is no particular limitation on the material of the covering member 210, and it can be paper or a synthetic resin such as polycarbonate (PC), polyethylene terephthalate, or polyvinyl chloride. Preferably, the covering member 210 includes a waterproof synthetic resin to prevent water from entering the interior of the flavor inhaler 100.

[0069] There is a possibility that a member adhered to the housing 102 or the like may be peeled off by a user, or may become loose or misaligned due to contact with an external member. In the flavor inhaler 100 of the present embodiment, the covering member 210 covering the ventilation opening 220 is disposed in the first recess 230, whereby it is difficult to come into contact with the user's finger or an external member, and thus these problems can be reduced. Leakage of the adhesive onto the surface of the housing 102 can also be prevented. Further, the depth D1 of the first recess 230 is less than the thickness T1 of the covering member 210. If the depth D1 is too large, the smoothness of the outer surface of the flavor inhaler 100 is lost, and the risk of foreign substances such as water and dust depositing in the first recess 230 increases. If the thickness T1 is too small, the covering member 210 is easily torn due to contact with a pointed object or the like. The depth D1 being less than the thickness T1 makes the flavor inhaler 100 more compact while taking these into consideration. Further, the depth D1 of the first recess 230 being less than the thickness T1 of the covering member 210 helps to identify defective products, because during the manufacture of the flavor inhaler 100, if a plurality of covering members 210 are not correctly placed one above the other, the covering member 210 will protrude from the bottom surface 201 of the housing. As a non-limiting example, the thickness T1 of the covering member 210 may be 0.2 mm or more and 0.4 mm or less, and the depth D1 of the first recess 230 may be 0.2 mm or less.

[0070] Figure 7 is a conceptual view showing the ventilation opening 220 on the inner surface 203, which is the inner surface of the inner housing 103. In the example shown, the ventilation opening 220 is defined by a cylindrical side wall around its central axis AX. Further, a plurality of ventilation openings 220 are formed on the inner surface 203, wherein each ventilation opening 220 is disposed at a position corresponding to the center and each vertex of a hexagon. However, there is no particular limitation on the shape, number, and position of the ventilation opening 220. It should be noted that in the example shown, the lower housing 106 and the inner housing 103 are separate members, but they may be integrally formed.

[0071] The flavor inhaler 100 and the consumable material 120 constitute a flavor inhalation system. The flavor inhaler 100 and the flavor inhalation system of this embodiment include: a housing 102 having a ventilation opening 220; a battery 22 disposed in a space SP1 inside the housing 102 and communicating with the ventilation opening 220; and a covering member 210 that covers at least a part of the ventilation opening 220. The covering member 210 is adhered to the housing 102 such that the covering member can be separated from the housing 102. The covering member 210 constitutes the bottom surface of a first recess 230 formed in the bottom surface 201 (which is the outer surface of the housing 102) of the housing. The depth D1 of the first recess 230 is less than the thickness T1 of the covering member 210. In this way, a compact and configurable flavor inhaler 100 and flavor inhaler system can be provided, which has a ventilation opening 220 more stably covered by the covering member 210 and is not easily misaligned or detached.

[0072] Figure 8 is a plan view showing the flavor inhaler 100 when the sliding cover 108 is in the first position P1. Figure 9 is a plan view showing the flavor inhaler 100 when the sliding cover 108 is in the second position P2. The flavor inhaler 100 has a second recess 530 formed in its upper surface 500. The flavor inhaler 100 includes an interface portion 510. The interface portion 510 includes an orifice 520 formed in the upper surface 500 and a connection portion 521. Hereinafter, the above-mentioned orifice 110 into which the consumable material 120 is inserted is referred to as the first orifice 110, and the orifice 520 is referred to as the second orifice 520. In the illustrated example, the first orifice 110 and the interface portion 510 are formed in the second recess 530, but the first orifice 110 and the interface portion 510 do not need to be formed in a recess.

[0073] The interface portion 510 mediates the exchange of information, data, power, etc. between the control unit 80 or the power supply unit 20 and the outside of the flavor inhaler 100. In this embodiment, the connection portion 521 includes connection terminals for connecting to an external device. The terminals of the external device are inserted into the second orifice 520 and electrically connected to the connection terminals of the connection portion 521. In the illustrated example, the connection terminals of the connection portion 521 have a plate-like shape protruding inside the second orifice 520, but the shape of the connection portion 521 is not particularly limited as long as electrical connection can be made.

[0074] The first position P1 is the position where the sliding cover 108 covers at least a part of the interface portion 510. At the first position P1, the sliding cover 108 impedes the connection of an external device to the connection portion 521. Preferably, the first position P1 is an open position at which the consumable material 120 can be inserted into the first orifice 110, as in the example shown.

[0075] The second position P2 is the position where at least a part of the first orifice 110 is covered. At the second position P2, the sliding cover 108 impedes the insertion of the consumable material 120 into the first orifice 110. At the second position P2, preferably, an external device can be connected to the connection portion 521, as in the example shown.

[0076] The sliding cover 108 is a movable member configured to be movable between the first position P1 and the second position P2. In the present embodiment, the sliding cover 108 is moved by sliding, but the movable member can also be moved between the first position P1 and the second position P2 by pivoting or the like. In order to configure the compact flavor inhaler 100, preferably, the movable member can slide between the first position P1 and the second position P2.

[0077] Preferably, the first orifice 110 and the interface portion 510 are formed on the upper surface 500, which is an end face of the longitudinally extending housing 102. This reduces the distance traveled by the sliding cover 108 and allows for a simple or compact configuration of the flavor inhaler 100.

[0078] In the present embodiment, the sliding cover 108 is configured to be movable between the first position P1 and the second position P2, at which first position the sliding cover covers at least a part of the interface portion 510, particularly covering the second orifice 520, and at which second position the sliding cover covers at least a part of the first orifice 110. When the consumable material 120 is inserted into the first orifice 110, it may be difficult to form a connection between the connection portion 521 and an external device. Accordingly, the adverse effects on the interface portion 510 caused by foreign substances (such as second-hand smoke generated by heating the consumable 120 or smoke exhaled by the user) can be reduced. When the interface portion 510 is in use, such as when the terminal of an external device is connected to the connection portion 521, it may also be difficult for the user to insert the consumable material 120 into the first orifice 110. Accordingly, when the interface portion 510 is in use, the heating of the consumable material 120 can be prevented, and the generation of foreign substances (such as second-hand smoke) can be reduced. In this way, in the present embodiment, by making it difficult to insert the consumable material 120 and use the interface portion 510 simultaneously, the negative impact on the interface portion 510 caused by foreign substances can be reduced.

[0079] Preferably, when the sliding cover 108 is in the first position P1, it does not cover the first orifice 110. When the consumable material 120 is inserted into the first orifice 110, this can prevent the connection portion 521 from connecting to an external device. Accordingly, the adverse effects of foreign substances (such as secondhand smoke) on the interface portion 510 can be further reduced.

[0080] Preferably, when the sliding cover 108 is in the second position P2, it does not cover the interface portion 510, and particularly does not cover the second orifice 520. When the interface portion 510 is in use, this can prevent the user from inserting the consumable material 120 into the first orifice 110. For example, the connection between the connection portion 521 and the external device can be achieved only when the first orifice 110 is covered by the sliding cover 108. With this arrangement, when the interface portion 510 is in use, the consumable material 120 is not heated, thereby reducing the generation of foreign substances (such as secondhand smoke) and reducing the adverse effects of foreign substances on the interface portion 510.

[0081] In view of the foregoing, more preferably, the sliding cover 108 is configured to be movable between a first position P1 and a second position P2, in which first position, the sliding cover covers at least a part of the interface portion 510 and does not cover the first orifice 110, and in which second position, the sliding cover covers at least a part of the first orifice 110 and does not cover the interface portion 510.

[0082] Figure 10 is a conceptual view showing the connection of the flavor inhaler 100 to an external device 900. The connection portion 521 is electrically connected to the external device 900 via an external terminal 910 and a conductor 920. At least one of a computer, a power source, an input device, and a display device can be configured to be connected as the external device 900. This enables changing the settings of the flavor inhaler 100 or charging it, or displaying information about the flavor inhaler 100, etc. From the same perspective, the connection portion 521 is preferably electrically connected to at least one of a control unit 80 and a power supply unit 20 inside the flavor inhaler 100.

[0083] Preferably, the connection portion 521 includes a USB port capable of communicating according to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) standard. This enables various functions such as data input / output and charging, and takes advantage of the convenience of USB connection such as plug and play.

[0084] As Figure 8 and Figure 9 shown, the shapes of the first orifice 110 and the second orifice 520 are preferably different. This can reduce the risk of erroneously inserting the consumable material 120 into the second orifice 520 or inserting the external terminal 910 into the first orifice 110. This can prevent scratches and prevent foreign substances from entering the interior of the flavor inhaler 100.

[0085] The flavor inhaler 100 preferably includes a detector that detects whether the sliding cover 108 is in the first position P1 or the second position P2. Hereinafter, the detection of the sliding cover 108 including a magnet by a detector including a Hall sensor is described.

[0086] Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the Hall sensor 600 and the magnet 60 disposed in the sliding cover 108. Figure 11 corresponds to Figure 1 an enlarged view of the cross-section 3-3 at the top of the flavor inhaler 100, and some component illustrations are appropriately omitted according to the relevance described below. Figure 11 shows the sliding cover 108 in the first position P1, which covers the second orifice 520 on the upper surface 500 side of the connection portion 521.

[0087] The magnet 60 is disposed inside the sliding cover 108. In the illustrated example, the magnet 60 is supported by a support member (not shown) and is configured to move integrally with the sliding cover 108. There are no particular limitations on the size of the magnet 60 and its relative position in the sliding cover 108 as long as the magnet moves with the movement of the sliding cover 108. There are no particular limitations on the type of the magnet, but a permanent magnet is preferred because no wiring is required.

[0088] There are no particular limitations on the embodiments of the sliding cover 108 as long as it can move between the first position P1 and the second position P2. In the illustrated example, a first protrusion 61 extending in the Z-axis direction is fixed to the upper surface 500 of the housing 102, a long hole extending in the X-axis direction is formed in a plate-like member (not shown in the drawing) fixed to the sliding cover 108 and extending along the XY plane, and the inner wall of the long hole slides along the first protrusion 61. The first orifice 110 and the second orifice 520 are formed at the center of the upper surface 500 in the Y-axis direction, and for improving stability, the first protrusion 61 and the long hole are formed on both sides (i.e., the outer sides of the first orifice 110 and the second orifice 520 in the Y-axis direction). However, a guiding member may be provided on the upper surface 500 of the housing 102, and the sliding cover 108 may slide along the guiding member. The plate-like member is preferably made of metal to increase strength.

[0089] In addition, in the illustrated example, a biasing member 63 is disposed in the sliding lid 108. The biasing member 63 includes an elastic member made of metal or the like, which extends in a plate shape in the X-axis direction, and a engaging portion 630 is formed at an end portion of the elastic member. When the sliding lid 108 moves to the second position P2, the second protrusion 62 fixed to the upper surface 500 engages with the negative Z-axis side of the engaging portion 630. The engaging portion 630 is provided with a stepped portion or the like so that the second protrusion 62 is difficult to move when engaging with the second protrusion 62. The assembly can be configured such that an audible click sound is generated when the second protrusion 62 engages with the stepped portion of the engaging portion 630. The biasing member 63 is configured to bias the second protrusion 62 such that the engaging portion 630 does not disengage from the second protrusion 62 under a slight force, but disengages when the user slides the sliding lid 108 by hand. This allows the sliding lid 108 to be more stably held in the second position P2. The flavor inhaler 100 may include another set of the second protrusion 62 and the biasing member 63 such that the sliding lid 108 can be stably held in this manner when in the first position P1. It should be noted that it is not essential to provide the second protrusion 62 and the biasing member 63 in the flavor inhaler 100.

[0090] The Hall sensor 600 is disposed at a position where it can detect that the magnet 60 is in the first position P1 or the second position P2. There is no particular limitation on the position of the Hall sensor 600 as long as the Hall sensor can detect different magnitudes of magnetic fields when the magnet 60 is in the first position P1 and the second position P2 or the Hall sensor can detect the magnetic field when in only one of these positions. In the illustrated example, the distance between the Hall sensor 600 and the first position P1 is less than the distance between the Hall sensor 600 and the second position P2. Therefore, the assembly can be implemented such that the Hall sensor 600 can detect the magnet 60 of the sliding lid 108 in the first position P1, while the Hall sensor 600 cannot detect the magnet 60 of the sliding lid 108 in the second position P2. The Hall sensor 600 is electrically connected to the control unit 80. Considering a simpler configuration, the Hall sensor 600 is preferably disposed on the plate 82 as in the illustrated example. In addition, from the perspective of detecting the magnetic field of the magnet 60 with high sensitivity, the Hall sensor 600 is preferably disposed at an end portion of the plate 82 on the upper surface 500 side.

[0091] In the present embodiment, the sliding lid 108 is configured to move along the upper surface 500 that extends substantially parallel to the XY plane, and the plate 82 is disposed along the YZ plane intersecting the upper surface 500. This arrangement allows the plate 82 to extend in the longitudinal direction of the flavor inhaler 100 and allows a wider plate 82 to be disposed in the compact flavor inhaler 100 while reducing the distance traveled by the sliding lid 108 and maintaining a simple configuration.

[0092] Figure 21 It is a conceptual view showing the detection of the magnet 1060 in the sliding cover 1080 of a conventional flavor inhaler. Hereinafter, the direction passing through the two magnetic poles of the magnet is referred to as the magnet direction, and the direction of the magnetic field detected by the Hall sensor is referred to as the sensing direction. In a conventional flavor inhaler, the housing 1102 and the plate 1082 are arranged in parallel, and the magnet direction (arrow A1100) passing through the magnetic poles of the magnet 1060 is arranged perpendicular to the housing 1102. In this case, the sensing direction (arrow A1200) of the magnetic field at the Hall sensor 1600 and the magnet direction can be on a straight line, enabling efficient detection by the Hall sensor 1600. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the Hall sensor 600 is arranged on the plate 82 extending along the surface intersecting the upper surface 500 of the housing 102 (as Figure 11 shown), it is not easy to arrange the magnetic field sensing direction and the magnet direction on the same line.

[0093] Figure 12 It is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the configuration of the magnet 60 and the Hall sensor 600 at the first position P1 in the present embodiment. Figure 13 It is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the configuration of the magnet 60 and the Hall sensor 600 at the second position P2 in the present embodiment.

[0094] The sliding cover 108 is configured to be movable along the first surface S100, which corresponds to the upper surface 500 of the housing 102. The magnet 60 is arranged in the sliding cover 108 such that the magnet direction passing through the N pole and the S pole of the magnet 60 is along the first surface S100. In Figure 12 it, the magnet direction is schematically shown by the arrow A100. The angle between the first surface S100 and the magnet direction is preferably not more than 30 degrees, more preferably not more than 15 degrees. The smaller angle between the first surface S100 and the magnet direction makes it easier to arrange the longer magnet 60. The longer the magnet 60, the stronger the magnetic force, which further helps the Hall sensor 600 to detect the magnetic field.

[0095] The plate 82 is arranged to intersect the magnet direction. In other words, the plate 82 is arranged along the second surface S200, which is the surface intersecting the magnet direction. The angle between the magnet direction and the second surface S200 is preferably greater than or equal to 60 degrees and less than or equal to 120 degrees, more preferably greater than or equal to 75 degrees and less than or equal to 105 degrees, and still more preferably, the magnet direction and the second surface S200 are substantially perpendicular. The closer this angle is to perpendicular, the easier it is to configure the angle between the sensing direction and the magnetic field direction of the magnet 60 at the Hall sensor 600 to be smaller, and thus the easier it is to detect the magnetic field.

[0096] The Hall sensor 600 includes a Hall element and a processing circuit system for processing the output of the Hall element. The processing circuit system includes, for example, an operational amplifier for amplifying the output of the Hall element. In order to more easily detect the magnetic field of the magnet 60, the Hall sensor 600 and its Hall element are arranged to detect a magnetic field substantially parallel to the direction of the magnet. Preferably, the Hall sensor 600 is arranged on the plate 82 such that the sensing direction of the Hall sensor 600 is substantially perpendicular to the plate 82. This allows the Hall sensor 600 to be arranged on the plate 82 in a simpler or more compact configuration.

[0097] There is no particular limitation on the type and sensing method of the Hall sensor 600 as long as the magnetic field of the magnet 60 can be detected. However, the Hall sensor 600 is preferably not configured to perform bipolar detection. In the present embodiment, since both magnetic poles of the magnet 60 can approach the Hall sensor 600, the detected magnetic field changes in a complex manner, and if two magnetic poles are detected, a complex process may be required to determine the position of the sliding cover 108. For example, by configuring the Hall sensor 600 to perform only unipolar detection, this possibility can be reduced.

[0098] The angle between the first surface S100 and the second surface S200 is preferably greater than or equal to 60 degrees and less than or equal to 120 degrees, more preferably greater than or equal to 75 degrees and less than or equal to 105 degrees. The plate 82 preferably extends substantially perpendicular to the first surface S100. This allows the plate 82 to extend in a direction perpendicular to the moving direction even if the distance traveled by the sliding cover 108 is short, and a larger area of the plate 82 can be installed.

[0099] Preferably, in a state where the sliding cover 108 is in the first position P1 or the second position P2 (i.e., in the sensed position), the magnetic field direction and the second surface S200 intersect between the two magnetic poles of the magnet 60. More specifically, in Figure 12 the position of the plate 82 in the X-axis direction is preferably located between the positions of the magnetic poles of the magnet 60 in the X-axis direction. This allows the angle between the sensing direction and the magnetic field direction of the magnet 60 to be reduced at the first position P1 or the second position P2, thereby allowing the magnetic field of the magnet 60 to be detected more sensitively.

[0100] The control unit 80 controls the flavor inhaler 100 based on the output from the Hall sensor 600. The control unit 80 preferably controls the heating of the heating component 40 based on the output from the Hall sensor 600. For example, the Hall sensor 600 outputs a signal indicating the detection of a magnetic field (on-signal) or a signal indicating the non-detection of a magnetic field (off-signal) to the control unit 80. When the control unit 80 receives the on-signal, the sliding lid 108 is in the first position P1 and the first orifice 110 is in the open state, so heating is allowed. When the control unit 80 receives the off-signal, heating is prevented because the sliding lid 108 is not in the first position P1 and the first orifice 110 is in the closed state. With this arrangement, unnecessary heating can be prevented, and a more efficient and safer flavor inhaler can be provided.

[0101] The flavor inhaler 100 and the flavor inhalation system of the present embodiment include: a sliding lid 108 having a magnet 60 that can move along a first surface S100; and a plate 82 including a Hall sensor 600, wherein the magnet 60 is arranged in the sliding lid 108 such that the direction passing through its two magnetic poles is along the first surface S100, and the plate 82 is arranged along a second surface S200 intersecting with this direction. Thus, a flavor inhaler 100 and a flavor inhalation system can be provided such that even when the moving direction in which the sliding lid 108 moves together with the magnet 60 intersects the surface on which the plate 82 provided with the Hall sensor 600 extends, the flavor inhaler and the flavor inhalation system can detect the position of the sliding lid 108 with sufficiently high sensitivity.

[0102] (Variant 1-1)

[0103] In the above embodiment, the amount or properties of the adhesive of the bonding cover member 210 and the inner housing 103 at the adhesive surface 202 may be non-uniform depending on the position on the adhesive surface 202. For clarity, the following example is described for the case where the number of ventilation openings 220 is one.

[0104] Figure 14 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the ventilation opening 220A and the cover member 210 according to this variant. Figure 15 is a conceptual view showing the ventilation opening 220A and the adhesive layer 300, in which a cross-section 15-15 perpendicular to the central axis AX is shown ( Figure 14 ). The hatching of the lower housing 106 is omitted. In the example shown, the ventilation opening 220A is formed to be rotationally symmetric about the central axis AX, and when viewed from the side of the bottom surface 200, the ventilation opening is a circular through-hole.

[0105] As Figure 14As shown, the covering member 210 has a peripheral portion 215 facing the inner housing 103 along the central axis AX. In this variant, the peripheral portion 215 is a strip formed around the ventilation opening 220A, but the shape of the peripheral portion 215 is not particularly limited. Hereinafter, the "strip shape" includes the case where the covering member 210 is formed along a closed curve and is circular. Including the case where a plurality of ventilation openings 220 are formed in the flavor inhaler 100 as in the above-described embodiment, the peripheral portion of the covering member 210 facing the wall portion in which the ventilation opening 220 is formed along the central axis AX is referred to as the peripheral portion 215. The peripheral portion 215 faces the adhesive surface 202 of the inner housing 103. The peripheral portion 215 is arranged to surround one or more ventilation openings 220.

[0106] As Figure 15 shown, an adhesive layer 300 (which is a layer of adhesive) is formed between the peripheral portion 215 of the covering member 210 and the adhesive surface 202 of the inner housing 103. There is no particular limitation on the type of the adhesive in the adhesive layer 300, and it may be, for example, a resin or the like. The amount or property of the adhesive layer 300 on the adhesive surface 202 is preferably non-uniform. Therefore, a portion that can be easily peeled off is provided on the covering member 210, so that when the inside of the flavor inhaler 100 is at a desired pressure, the covering member 210 can be peeled off more easily. There is no particular limitation on the property of the adhesive (which varies depending on the position on the adhesive surface 202), as long as it can affect the ease with which the covering member 210 can be peeled off, and the property of the adhesive may be, for example, the adhesive strength.

[0107] (Variant 1-2)

[0108] In Variant 1-1 described above, the width of the adhesive layer 300 in contact with a part of the peripheral portion 215 may be different from the width of the adhesive layer 300 in contact with other parts of the peripheral portion 215.

[0109] Figure 16 is a conceptual view showing the adhesive layer 300A according to this variant. The adhesive layer 300A is formed in a strip shape having a first width W1. However, at two circumferential positions around the central axis AX, there are gaps 250 between the covering member 210 and the adhesive surface 202, which protrude into the adhesive layer 300A, and the portion of the adhesive layer 300A facing the gaps 250 constitutes a weak area 310 having a second width W2, which is smaller than the first width W1. In the example shown, the adhesive layer 300A has two weak areas 310, but there is no particular limitation on the number and position of the weak areas 310.

[0110] In the flavor inhaler 100 of this variant, the adhesive is arranged in a strip, wherein the width of the adhesive at a part of the peripheral portion 215 is smaller than the width of other parts of the peripheral portion 215. This can make it easier and more reliable to peel the covering member 210 when the interior of the flavor inhaler 100 is at the desired pressure.

[0111] (Variant 1-3)

[0112] In Variant 1-1, the flavor inhaler 100 may further include an adhesive-free area located between the peripheral portion 215 and the adhesive surface 202 of the housing 102, and the adhesive-free area is surrounded by the adhesive.

[0113] Figure 17 FIG. is a conceptual view showing the adhesive layer 300B according to this variant. The flavor inhaler 100 includes a first area 251 surrounded by the adhesive layer 300B in a plane perpendicular to the central axis AX. The first area 251 is an area where no adhesive is provided. The first area 251 is preferably an air layer. Also, in this case, when the interior of the flavor inhaler 100 is at the desired pressure, the covering member 210 can be peeled off more reliably.

[0114] (Variant 1-4)

[0115] In Variant 1-1, an air flow path communicating with the interior and exterior of the flavor inhaler 100 may be formed between the adhesive layers 300.

[0116] Figure 18 FIG. is a conceptual view showing the adhesive layer 300C according to this variant. The flavor inhaler 100 includes a second area 252. The second area 252 is an area where no adhesive is provided and extends radially between the covering member 210 and the adhesive surface 202. The second area 252 is an air flow path communicating with the interior and exterior of the flavor inhaler 100. In the example shown, since the adhesive layer 300C is annular, the second area 252 extends radially from the inside to the outside of the adhesive layer 300C. In this way, the flavor inhaler 100 further includes a non-adhesive second area 252 that extends along a surface (XY plane) such that the covering member 210 extends from one side of the ventilation opening 220A of the peripheral portion 215 to the other side on this surface. Therefore, the pressure increase inside the flavor inhaler 100 can be restricted.

[0117] (Variant 1-5)

[0118] In the embodiments described above, the adhesive of the adhesive layer 300 may be configured to be easily peeled off due to the action of heat when the battery 22 generates gas. For example, an adhesive such as the following may be used: when a temperature higher than the normal temperature range appears during flavor inhalation, the adhesive strength decreases. This can make it easier and more reliable for the covering member 210 to be peeled off when the interior of the flavor inhaler 100 is at the desired pressure.

[0119] (Variant 2-1)

[0120] In the embodiments described above, in addition to or as an alternative to the second orifice 520, an input portion (such as a button or the like) may be arranged on the upper surface 500.

[0121] Figure 19 FIG. schematically shows a plan view of a flavor inhaler 100A according to this variant. The flavor inhaler 100A has a configuration substantially similar to that of the flavor inhaler 100 described above, but is different from the flavor inhaler 100 in that an input portion 522 is provided as the interface portion 510 instead of the second orifice 520.

[0122] The input portion 522 includes an input device. In the example shown, the input portion 522 is a button. However, the input portion 522 is not limited thereto and may include any input device that can be arranged on the upper surface 500. For example, the input portion 522 may include a touch panel or a switch or the like. The input portion 522 can serve as an operation portion for a user to operate components of the flavor inhaler 100A.

[0123] The flavor inhaler 100A is configured such that when the sliding cover 108 is in the first position P1, at least a part of the input portion 522 is covered by the sliding cover 108, and the user cannot operate the input portion 522. As Figure 19 shown, the flavor inhaler 100A is configured such that when the sliding cover 108 is in the second position P2, at least a part of the first orifice 110 is covered, and the consumable material 120 cannot be inserted into the first orifice 110. When the sliding cover 108 is in the second position P2, the user can operate the input portion 522.

[0124] This arrangement can make it difficult for the user to operate the input portion 522 when the consumable material 120 is inserted into the first orifice 110. In addition, when the input portion 522 is in use, it may be difficult for the user to insert the consumable material 120 into the first orifice 110. Therefore, the generation of foreign substances (such as second-hand smoke or smoke exhaled by the user) and the contact of the foreign substances with the input portion 522 can be reduced, and the adverse effects of the foreign substances on the input portion 522 can be reduced.

[0125] (Variant 2-2)

[0126] In the embodiments described above, in addition to or as an alternative to the second orifice 520, an indicator such as a display may be arranged on the upper surface 500.

[0127] Figure 20 FIG. schematically shows a plan view of the flavor inhaler 100B according to this variant. The flavor inhaler 100B has a configuration substantially similar to that of the flavor inhaler 100 described above, but is different from the flavor inhaler 100 in that an indicator 523 is provided as the interface portion 510 instead of the second orifice 520.

[0128] The indicator 523 includes a display device. In the example shown, the indicator 523 is a display such as a liquid crystal monitor. However, the indicator 523 is not limited thereto and may include any display device that can be arranged on the upper surface 500. For example, the indicator 523 may include a touch panel, light-emitting diodes, etc. If the indicator 523 is a light-emitting diode, the state of the flavor inhaler 100B can be indicated by whether the light-emitting diode is lit.

[0129] In the flavor inhaler 100B, when the sliding cover 108 is in the first position P1, at least a part of the indicator 523 is covered by the sliding cover 108. As Figure 20 shown, the flavor inhaler 100B is configured such that when the sliding cover 108 is in the second position P2, at least a part of the first orifice 110 is covered and the consumable material 120 cannot be inserted into the first orifice 110. The indicator 523 can be configured to be visible to the user when the sliding cover 108 is in the second position P2.

[0130] With this arrangement, when the consumable material 120 is inserted into the first orifice 110, the indicator 523 can be less exposed. In addition, when the indicator 523 is exposed, it may be difficult for the user to insert the consumable material 120 into the first orifice 110. Therefore, the generation of foreign substances (such as second-hand smoke or smoke exhaled by the user) and the contact between the foreign substances and the indicator 523 can be reduced, and the adverse effects of the foreign substances on the indicator 523 can be prevented.

[0131] The embodiments of the present invention have been described above, but the present invention is not limited to those embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the technical concepts disclosed in the claims, the specification, and the drawings. In addition, any shape or material not directly stated in the specification or the drawings is also within the scope of the technical concept of the invention of this application as long as it exhibits the functions and effects of the invention of this application.

[0132] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a flavor inhaler includes: a movable member having a magnet and movable along a first surface; and a plate on which a Hall sensor is disposed, wherein the magnet is disposed in the movable member such that the direction through its magnetic poles is along the first surface, and the plate is disposed along a second surface intersecting this direction.

[0133] According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the plate extends substantially perpendicular to the first surface.

[0134] According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect or the second aspect, the Hall sensor is arranged to detect a magnetic field substantially parallel to this direction.

[0135] According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect, the direction of the magnetic field to be detected is configured to be substantially perpendicular to the plate.

[0136] According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first aspect to the fourth aspect, the Hall sensor is configured not to perform bipolar detection.

[0137] According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first aspect to the fifth aspect, when the movable member is in the position detected by the Hall sensor, this direction and the second surface intersect between the magnetic poles of the magnet.

[0138] According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, any one of the first aspect to the sixth aspect further includes a housing, wherein the movable member is configured to slide along the housing.

[0139] According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, any one of the first aspect to the seventh aspect further includes a control unit and a heating component for heating a consumable material, wherein the movable member can move between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the movable member does not cover the orifice into which the consumable material is inserted. In the second position, the movable member covers the orifice, and the control unit is configured to control the heating component based on the output from the Hall sensor.

[0140] According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, a flavor inhalation system includes a flavor inhaler according to any one of the first aspect to the eighth aspect, and a consumable material.

[0141] List of reference numerals

[0142] 20... Power supply unit

[0143] 21... Power supply

[0144] 28... Bluetooth interface

[0145] 30... Atomization unit

[0146] 32…Heat insulation component

[0147] 34…Insertion guide member

[0148] 40…Heating component

[0149] 50…Chamber

[0150] 60, 1060…Magnet

[0151] 70…Thermal diffusion sleeve

[0152] 80…Control unit

[0153] 82, 1082…Plate

[0154] 100, 100A, 100B…Flavor inhaler

[0155] 102, 1102…Housing

[0156] 103…Inner housing

[0157] 104…Upper housing

[0158] 106…Lower housing

[0159] 108, 1108…Sliding cover

[0160] 110…First orifice

[0161] 120…Consumable material

[0162] 200…Bottom surface

[0163] 201…Housing bottom surface

[0164] 202…Adhesive surface

[0165] 203…Inner surface of housing

[0166] 210…Covering member

[0167] 211…Outer surface of covering member

[0168] 215…Peripheral part

[0169] 220, 220A…Ventilation opening

[0170] 230…First recess

[0171] 251…First region

[0172] 252…Second region

[0173] 300, 300A, 300B…Adhesive layer

[0174] Upper surface of the 500… flavor inhaler

[0175] 510… Interface portion

[0176] 520… Second orifice

[0177] 521… Connection portion

[0178] 522… Input portion

[0179] 523… Indicator

[0180] 600, 1600… Hall element

[0181] 900… External device

[0182] 910… External terminal

[0183] AX… Central axis of the ventilation opening

[0184] D1… Depth of the first recess

[0185] P1… First position

[0186] P2… Second position

[0187] SP1… First region

[0188] S100… First surface

[0189] S200… Second surface

[0190] T1… Thickness of the covering member

[0191] W1… First width

[0192] W2… Second width

Claims

1. A flavor inhaler, comprising: A movable member having a magnet and capable of moving along a first surface; and a plate on which a Hall sensor is arranged, wherein, the magnet is arranged in the movable member such that the direction through the two magnetic poles of the magnet is along the first surface, and the plate is arranged along a second surface intersecting the direction.

2. The flavor inhaler according to claim 1, wherein The plate extends substantially perpendicular to the first surface.

3. The flavor inhaler according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein, The Hall sensor is arranged to detect a magnetic field substantially parallel to the direction.

4. The flavor inhaler according to claim 3, wherein, The direction of the magnetic field to be detected is configured to be substantially perpendicular to the plate.

5. The flavor inhaler according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The Hall sensor is configured not to perform bipolar detection.

6. The flavor inhaler according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, When the movable member is in the position detected by the Hall sensor, the direction and the second surface intersect between the two magnetic poles of the magnet.

7. The flavor inhaler according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising: A housing, wherein the movable member is configured to slide along the housing.

8. The flavor inhaler according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising: A control unit; and a heating component for heating a consumable material, wherein, the movable member is capable of moving between a first position and a second position, in the first position, the movable member does not cover the orifice into which the consumable material is inserted, in the second position, the movable member covers the orifice; and the control unit is configured to control the heating component based on the output from the Hall sensor.

9. A flavor inhalation system comprising a flavor inhaler according to any one of claims 1 to 8, and a consumable material.

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