Consumption-free simulation cigarette

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention discloses a consumption-free simulation cigarette, which comprises a simulation section for simulating an atomization material, a heating section for simulating the heated process of the atomization material without consumption, and a heating section for heating the atomization material, the first temperature measuring element is used for detecting the temperature of the simulation section; the simulation section comprises at least one first detection position and at least one second detection position, the first detection position is located on the peripheral wall of the cylindrical simulation section, the second detection position is closer to the central axis of the cylindrical simulation section relative to the first detection position, and each detection position is provided with a first temperature measuring element. According to the scheme, on one hand, the first temperature measuring elements are distributed in the simulation section according to the space dot matrix mode, so that the temperature change of the simulation section can be tested, the test requirement is met, and on the other hand, the test stability and repeatability can be improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of aerosol provision technology, and in particular to a consumable-free simulated cigarette. BACKGROUND

[0002] For a heat-not-burn aerosol provision device (THP), the conventional methods for testing the temperature field of a cigarette mainly include the following ways:

[0003] 1. Paste a thermocouple to the heat source. On the one hand, when only a thermocouple is pasted into the device, the cigarette cannot be inserted, so this method focuses on testing the heating curve of the heating body, and cannot reflect the temperature when the actual cigarette is heated. Moreover, this testing method can only test the point temperature, and cannot reflect the temperature field. On the other hand, the test lacks the smoking process, and does not consider the influence of heat convection on the temperature.

[0004] 2. Disassemble the device, expose the heat source, and use infrared temperature measurement. Although this testing method can show the temperature field, it lacks the smoking process, so it cannot include the influence of heat convection on the temperature, and the exposure of the heating body in the air makes the heat radiation and heat convection of the heating body far away from the actual situation.

[0005] From the above content, it can be seen that the above two internal temperature measurement methods focus on testing the temperature of the heating body itself. In fact, the temperature of the heating body cannot completely reflect the temperature inside the cigarette. The heating method, the distance from the heating body, the airway, and the like will all affect the temperature of the actual cigarette. The temperature field of the cigarette is the direct factor affecting the taste. Therefore, the above two methods are not sufficient to evaluate the degree of taste brought by the THP device. If a thermocouple is inserted into the actual cigarette, the problem of positioning the thermocouple will be faced. In order to eliminate the influence of variables, a large number of samples need to be tested, which will undoubtedly greatly increase the cost of cigarette testing.

[0006] Therefore, it is urgent to make a "simulated cigarette" that is similar to a cigarette in structure, thermodynamic properties, and draw resistance, and can be reused to test the actual heating effect brought by different devices, so as to solve one or more of the above problems. SUMMARY

[0007] The present application aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present application provides an aerosol provision device and system to solve the technical problem of how to prevent the aerosol generating material from sticking to the heating needle.

[0008] In a first aspect, the present application provides a consumable-free simulated cigarette, the simulated cigarette comprising:

[0009] a simulated segment of simulated atomization material for simulating a heating process of the atomization material without consumption, the simulated segment being cylindrical;

[0010] a first temperature measuring element for detecting the temperature of the simulation section;

[0011] The simulation section comprises at least one first detection position and at least one second detection position, the first detection position is located on the outer peripheral wall of the simulation section, and the second detection position is closer to the central axis of the simulation section than the first detection position, and each detection position is respectively provided with a first temperature measuring element.

[0012] According to the embodiment of the present application, the first detection position is arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the simulation section, and the second detection position is arranged closer to the central axis of the simulation section than the first detection position, and each detection position is respectively provided with a first temperature measuring element, which can test the temperature change of the simulation section in the form of a spatial lattice, thereby meeting the test requirements and improving the test stability and repeatability.

[0013] In the technical scheme of the non-consumable simulation cigarette, the simulation section has a mounting structure extending from one end to the other end in the axial direction, and the first temperature measuring element extends from the mounting structure to the designated detection position.

[0014] In the technical scheme of the non-consumable simulation cigarette, the mounting structure comprises an axial hole in the interior of the simulation section, and the second detection position is located in the axial hole.

[0015] In the technical scheme of the non-consumable simulation cigarette, the mounting structure comprises a mounting groove extending in the axial direction on the outer peripheral wall of the simulation section, and the first detection position is located in the mounting groove.

[0016] In the technical scheme of the non-consumable simulation cigarette, the simulation cigarette further comprises a circumferential support arranged outside the simulation section, the circumferential support is provided with a rib arranged on the inner wall surface and protruding towards the simulation section, the rib is inserted into the mounting groove, and the rib is used for assisting in fixing the first temperature measuring element.

[0017] In the technical scheme of the non-consumable simulation cigarette, the mounting structure comprises a mounting groove extending in the axial direction on the outer peripheral wall of the simulation section, and the second detection position is located in the mounting groove.

[0018] In the technical scheme of the non-consumable simulation cigarette, the simulation cigarette further comprises a circumferential support arranged outside the simulation section, the circumferential support is provided with an axial groove on the inner wall surface of the circumferential support, and the first detection position is located in the axial groove.

[0019] The circumferential support is further provided with a rib located on the inner wall and protruding towards the simulation section, the rib is inserted into the mounting slot for assisting in fixing the first temperature measuring element.

[0020] In one of the technical solutions of the consumable-free simulation cigarette, the first temperature measuring element is fixed in the corresponding axial hole, mounting slot or axial slot by adhesive.

[0021] In one of the technical solutions of the consumable-free simulation cigarette, the simulation cigarette further comprises:

[0022] a filter section and a cooling section located between the filter section and the simulation section along the length direction of the simulation cigarette;

[0023] a second temperature measuring element for detecting the temperature of the cooling section, the cooling section is provided with at least one third detection position along the length direction of the simulation cigarette, and each third detection position is respectively provided with the second temperature measuring element;

[0024] a third temperature measuring element for detecting the temperature of the filter section, the filter section is provided with at least one fourth detection position along the length direction of the simulation cigarette, and each fourth detection position is respectively provided with the third temperature measuring element.

[0025] In one of the technical solutions of the consumable-free simulation cigarette, the simulation cigarette further comprises a cylindrical shell with a hollow hole, the shell is sleeved on the filter section, cooling section and simulation section;

[0026] A plurality of through holes are formed on the outer peripheral wall of the shell, and the output ends of the first, second and third temperature measuring elements respectively pass through the through holes to be connected to an external detection device.

[0027] In one of the technical solutions of the consumable-free simulation cigarette, a plurality of auxiliary slots extending in the axial direction are formed on the inner peripheral wall of the shell, and each temperature measuring element passes through the auxiliary slots in the axial direction and reaches the corresponding detection position.

[0028] In one of the technical solutions of the consumable-free simulation cigarette, the through holes have a first array and a second array, the first array is located in the filter section, and the second array is located in the cooling section or the simulation section.

[0029] In one of the technical solutions of the consumable-free simulation cigarette, the simulation cigarette further comprises a central support located in the shell and coaxial with the shell, the central support is inserted into the filter section at a downstream section in the axial direction, a first side edge slot extending in the axial direction is formed on the outer wall of the downstream section, and the third temperature measuring element passes through the through hole of the first array, extends into and is fixed in the first side edge slot.

[0030] In the technical scheme of the consumable-free simulated cigarette mentioned above, the center support further has an upstream section located upstream of the cooling section, and a second side slot extending in the axial direction is formed in the outer wall of the upstream section, and the second temperature measuring element passes through the through hole of the second array, extends into and is fixed in the second side slot.

[0031] In the technical scheme of the consumable-free simulated cigarette mentioned above, the center support is supported at the axial upstream end of the axial end surface of the simulated section.

[0032] In the technical scheme of the consumable-free simulated cigarette mentioned above, the center support further has an upstream section located upstream of the cooling section, and a second side slot extending in the axial direction is formed in the outer wall of the upstream section, and the second temperature measuring element passes through the through hole of the second array, extends into and is fixed in the second side slot.

[0033] In the technical scheme of the consumable-free simulated cigarette mentioned above, the simulated cigarette further comprises:

[0034] A bottom cover is connected to one end of the simulated section arranged in the shell, and is used to fix the simulated section in the shell.

[0035] The one or more technical schemes of the present application have at least one or more of the following beneficial effects:

[0036] In the technical scheme of the present application, the consumable-free simulated cigarette comprises: a simulated section of simulated atomized material, which is used to simulate the heating process of the atomized material without consumption, and the simulated section is in a cylindrical shape; a first temperature measuring element is used to detect the temperature of the simulated section; the simulated section comprises at least one first detection position and at least one second detection position, the first detection position is located on the outer peripheral wall of the simulated section in a cylindrical shape, and the second detection position is closer to the central axis of the simulated section in a cylindrical shape than the first detection position, and each detection position is respectively provided with a first temperature measuring element. Through the scheme of the present application, on the one hand, the first temperature measuring element is distributed in the simulated section in the form of a spatial point array, so that the temperature change of the simulated section can be tested, the testing requirements are met, and on the other hand, the testing stability and repeatability can be improved.

[0037] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in part in the following description, will become apparent from the following description, or will be learned by practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0038] The disclosure of the present application will become more fully understood from the detailed description given herein below, and the appended drawings. It is to be understood that the drawings are designed solely for purposes of illustration to be used in conjunction with the description. It is further understood that each of the drawings, and any combination thereof, does not limit the present application on its scope or spirit in any way. Like reference numerals in the drawings designate like parts throughout the various drawings.

[0039] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the non-consumable simulated cigarette provided by Embodiment One of the present application;

[0040] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the non-consumable simulated cigarette provided by Embodiment One of the present application;

[0041] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the non-consumable simulated cigarette provided by Embodiment One of the present application;

[0042] Figure 4 is a structural view of the circumferential support of the non-consumable simulated cigarette provided by Embodiment One of the present application;

[0043] Figure 5 is a dot matrix view of the detection position of the non-consumable simulated cigarette provided by Embodiment One of the present application;

[0044] Figure 6 is a structural view of the outer shell of the non-consumable simulated cigarette provided by Embodiment One of the present application;

[0045] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the non-consumable simulated cigarette provided by Embodiment Two of the present application;

[0046] Figure 8 is an exploded view of the non-consumable simulated cigarette provided by Embodiment Two of the present application;

[0047] Figure 9 is a dot matrix view of the detection position of the non-consumable simulated cigarette provided by Embodiment Two of the present application.

[0048] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS:

[0049] 100, 100': simulation section; 110, 110': mounting structure; 111: mounting groove; 112': axial hole; 200, 200': cooling section; 300, 300': filter section; 400: outer shell; 410: hollow hole; 420: through hole; 421: first array; 422: second array; 430: first part; 440: second part; 450: auxiliary groove; 510: first temperature measuring element; 520: second temperature measuring element; 530: third temperature measuring element; 610: first detection position; 620: second detection position; 630: third detection position; 640: fourth detection position; 700, 700': circumferential support; 710, 710': axial groove; 720: rib; 721: groove; 800, 800': central support; 810, 810': upstream section; 811, 811': second side edge groove; 812': third side edge groove; 820, 820': downstream section; 821, 821': first side edge groove; 830, 830': upstream end; 840: auxiliary fixing part; 841: auxiliary positioning hole; 850: end fixing part; 900, 900': bottom cover; 910, 910': first structural part; 920, 920': second structural part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] Some embodiments of the present application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The skilled person will appreciate that these embodiments are for the purpose of explanation only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present application.

[0051] As used herein, the term "delivery system" is intended to encompass a system which, in use, delivers at least one substance to a user, and includes:

[0052] Combustible aerosol provision systems, such as cigarettes, cigarillos, cigars, and tobacco for pipes or for self-rolled or for self-manufactured cigarettes (whether based on tobacco, tobacco derivatives, expanded tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, tobacco substitutes, or other smokable material);

[0053] Non-combustible aerosol provision systems which release compounds from an aerosol generating material without burning the aerosol generating material, such as electronic cigarettes, tobacco heating products, and hybrid systems to generate an aerosol using a combination of aerosol generating materials; and

[0054] Non-aerosol delivery systems which deliver at least one substance to a user orally, nasally, transdermally, or otherwise without forming an aerosol, including but not limited to lozenges, chewing gum, patches, articles including inhalable powders, and oral products (such as oral tobacco including snus or snus-like products), where the at least one substance can or can not include nicotine.

[0055] According to the present disclosure, a "combustible" aerosol provision system is an aerosol provision system in which the constituent aerosol generating material of the aerosol provision system (or a component thereof) is combusted or ignited during use in order to facilitate the delivery of at least one substance to a user.

[0056] In some embodiments, the delivery system is a combustible aerosol provision system, for example a system selected from the group consisting of a cigarette, a cigarillo and a cigar.

[0057] In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a component for use in a combustible aerosol provision system, for example a filter, a filter rod, a filter segment, a tobacco rod, an overflow, an aerosol modifier release component (for example a capsule, a thread or a bead), or a paper (for example plug wrap, tipping paper or cigarette paper).

[0058] According to the present disclosure, a "combustible" aerosol provision system is an aerosol provision system in which the constituent aerosol generating material of the aerosol provision system (or a component thereof) is combusted or ignited during use in order to facilitate the delivery of at least one substance to a user.

[0059] In some embodiments, the delivery system is a combustible aerosol provision system, for example a system selected from the group consisting of a cigarette, a cigarillo and a cigar.

[0060] In some embodiments, the combustible aerosol provision system is an electronic cigarette, also known as a vapour cigarette device or electronic nicotine delivery system (END), although it should be noted that the presence of nicotine in the aerosol generating material is not essential.

[0061] In some embodiments, the combustible aerosol provision system is an aerosol generating material heating system, also known as a heat-not-burn system. One example of such a system is a tobacco heating system.

[0062] In some embodiments, the combustible aerosol provision system is a hybrid system that uses a combination of aerosol generating materials to generate an aerosol, wherein one or more of the aerosol generating materials can be heated. Each of the aerosol generating materials can for example be in the form of a solid, a liquid or a gel, and can or can not contain nicotine. In some embodiments, the hybrid system comprises a liquid or gel aerosol generating material and a solid aerosol generating material. The solid aerosol generating material can comprise for example tobacco or a non-tobacco product.

[0063] Generally, the non-combustible aerosol provision system can comprise a non- combustible aerosol provision system and a consumable for use with the non-combustible aerosol provision system.

[0064] In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a consumable comprising an aerosol generating material and configured for use with a non-combustible aerosol provision system. These consumables are sometimes referred to in the present disclosure as articles.

[0065] In some embodiments, a non-combustible aerosol provision system, such as a non- combustible aerosol provision system thereof, can comprise a power source and a controller. The power source can be, for example, an electrical power source or a heat source. In some embodiments, the heat source comprises a carbon base that can be energised to dispense power in the form of heat to aerosol generating material or heat transfer material proximate to the heat source.

[0066] In some embodiments, a non-combustible aerosol provision system can comprise a region for receiving a consumable, an aerosol generator, an aerosol generating region, a housing, a mouthpiece, a filter, and / or an aerosol modifier.

[0067] In some embodiments, a consumable for use with a non-combustible aerosol provision system can comprise aerosol generating material, an aerosol generating material storage region, an aerosol generating material delivery component, an aerosol generator, an aerosol generating region, a housing, a wrapper, a filter, a mouthpiece, and / or an aerosol modifier.

[0068] In some embodiments, a delivery system is a non-aerosol delivery system that delivers at least one substance orally, nasally, transdermally, or in another manner to a user without forming an aerosol, including but not limited to lozenges, chewing gum, patches, articles comprising inhalable powder, and oral products (e.g. oral tobacco including snus or moist snuff), wherein the at least one substance can or can not include nicotine.

[0069] In some embodiments, the substance to be delivered can be an aerosol generating material or a material that is not intended to be aerosolised. Either material can include, as appropriate, one or more active components, one or more flavourants, one or more aerosol former materials, and / or one or more other functional materials.

[0070] In some embodiments, the substance to be delivered comprises an active substance. An active substance as used herein can be a physiologically active material, which is a material intended to achieve or enhance a physiological response. The active substance can be, for example, selected from a nutraceutical, a nootropic, a psychoactive substance. The active substance can be naturally occurring or synthetically obtained. The active substance can include, for example, nicotine, caffeine, taurine, theophylline, a vitamin (e.g. B6 or B12 or C), melatonin, or a component, derivative or combination thereof. The active substance can include one or more components, derivatives or extracts of tobacco or other plants.

[0071] In some embodiments, the active substance comprises nicotine. In some embodiments, the active substance comprises caffeine, melatonin or vitamin B12.

[0072] As described herein, the active can include or be derived from one or more plants or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof. As used herein, the term "plant" includes any material derived from a plant, including but not limited to extracts, leaves, bark, fibers, stems, roots, seeds, flowers, fruits, pollen, husks, hulls, and the like. Alternatively, the material can include active compounds that naturally occur in a plant, which are obtained synthetically. The material can be in the form of a liquid, gas, solid, powder, dust, crushed particles, granules, pellets, pieces, strips, tablets, and the like.

[0073] Examples of plants are tobacco, eucalyptus, anise, hemp, cocoa, aniseed, lemon grass, mint, spearmint, red leaf tea tree, chamomile, flax, ginger, ginkgo, hazel, hibiscus, laurel, licorice, matcha, mate, orange peel, papaya, rose, sage, tea (e.g., green tea or black tea), thyme, clove, cinnamon, coffee, anise (aniseed), basil, bay leaf, cardamom, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, oregano, cayenne pepper, rosemary, saffron, lavender, lemon peel, peppermint, juniper, sambucus nigra, vanilla, wintergreen, perilla, turmeric, turmeric root powder, sandalwood, tarragon, bergamot, orange flower, myrtle, black currant, valerian, bell pepper, mace, dammar, myrtle, olive, lemon balm, lemon basil, chives, parsley, verbena, tarragon, hibiscus, ginseng, theanine, tetramethyluric acid, maca, ashwagandha, damiana, yerba mate, chlorophyll, baobab, or any combination thereof. The mint can be selected from the following mint varieties: wild mint, mint c.v., Egyptian mint, peppermint, basil mint c.v., peppermint c.v., spearmint, heartleaf spearmint, long leaf mint, pineapple mint, lip mint, spearmint c.v., and apple mint.

[0074] In some embodiments, the active includes or is derived from one or more plants or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof, and the plant is tobacco. In some embodiments, the active includes or is derived from one or more plants or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof, and the plant is selected from eucalyptus, anise, cocoa.

[0075] In some embodiments, the active includes or is derived from one or more plants or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof, and the plant is selected from red leaf tea tree and anise.

[0076] In some embodiments, the substance to be delivered includes flavoring agents. As used herein, the terms "flavoring agent" and "spice" refer to materials that, where permitted by local regulations, can be used in a product to produce a taste, aroma, or other bodily sensation desired by an adult consumer. These can include naturally occurring flavoring materials, plants, plant extracts, synthetic materials, or combinations thereof (e.g., tobacco, licorice, hydrangea, eugenol, Japanese magnolia leaf, chamomile, fenugreek, clove, maple, matcha, menthol, Japanese mint, anise, cinnamon, turmeric, Indian spices, Asian spices, herbs, holly, cherry, berries, raspberries, cranberries, peach, apple, orange, mango, citrus, lemon, lime, tropical fruits, papaya, rhubarb, grape). Durian, dragon fruit, cucumber, blueberry, mulberry, citrus fruits, Durum Brand, bourbon whiskey, Scotch whisky, whiskey, gin, tequila, rum, spearmint, mint, lavender, aloe vera, cardamom, celery, bitter bean husk, nutmeg, sandalwood, bergamot, geranium, arabesque tea, sorghum, areca leaf, coriander, pine, honey extract, rose oil, vanilla, lemon oil, orange oil, orange blossom, cherry blossom, cinnamon, coriander, cognac, jasmine, ylang-ylang, sage, fennel Mustard, green bell pepper, ginger, coriander, coffee, peppermint oil from any type of mint, eucalyptus, star anise, cocoa, lemongrass, red beans, flax, ginkgo leaves, hazelnuts, hibiscus, bay leaves, yerba mate, orange peel, rose, tea (e.g., green or black tea), thyme, juniper, elderberry, basil, bay leaves, cumin, oregano, chili peppers, rosemary, saffron, lemon peel, mint, beefsteak, turmeric, cilantro, myrtle, blackcurrant, valerian, Spanish bell pepper, dried nutmeg, dami It may contain ingredients such as sucrose, marjoram, olive, lemon balm, lemon basil, scallion, parsley, verbena, tarragon, limonene, thymol, camphene, flavor enhancers, bitter receptor blockers, sensory receptor activators or stimulants, sugars and / or sugar substitutes (e.g., sucralose, acesulfame potassium, aspartame, saccharin, cyclosulfonates, lactose, sucrose, glucose, fructose, sorbitol, or mannitol), and other additives such as charcoal, chlorophyll, minerals, plants, or breath fresheners. It may be an analogue, synthetic, or natural ingredient or a mixture thereof. It may be in any suitable form, such as a liquid like an oil, a solid like a powder, or a gas.

[0077] In some embodiments, the flavoring agent includes menthol, spearmint, and / or peppermint. In some embodiments, the flavoring agent includes flavoring components of cucumber, blueberry, citrus fruits, and / or cranberry. In some embodiments, the flavoring agent includes eugenol. In some embodiments, the flavoring agent includes flavoring components extracted from tobacco.

[0078] In some embodiments, in addition to or instead of olfactory or gustatory nerves, the flavouring can include a sensory agent which is intended to achieve somatosensory sensations normally induced and perceived by the fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve) by chemical stimulation and these can include agents which provide a heating, cooling, tingling, numbing effect. Suitable warming agents can be, but are not limited to, vanillyl ether, and suitable cooling agents can be, but are not limited to, eucalyptol, WS-3.

[0079] An aerosol generating material is a material that is capable of generating an aerosol, for example when heated, irradiated or energised in any other way. The aerosol generating material may, for example, be in the form of a solid, liquid or gel which can or can not contain an active substance and / or a flavourant. In some embodiments, the aerosol generating material can comprise an "amorphous solid", which can alternatively be referred to as a "monolithic solid" (i.e. non-fibrous). In some embodiments, the amorphous solid can be a dry gel. An amorphous solid is a solid material that can retain some fluid (e.g. liquid) within its interior. In some embodiments, the aerosol generating material may, for example, comprise from about 50wt%, 60wt% or 70wt% of an amorphous solid to about 90wt%, 95wt% or 100wt% of an amorphous solid.

[0080] The aerosol generating material can comprise one or more active substances and / or flavourants, one or more aerosol former materials, and optionally one or more other functional materials.

[0081] The aerosol former material can comprise one or more components capable of forming an aerosol. In some embodiments, the aerosol former material can comprise one or more of glycerol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, 1,3-butanediol, erythritol, meso-erythritol, ethyl vanillate, ethyl laurate, diethyl suberate, triethyl citrate, triacetin, glycerol diacetate mixture, benzyl benzoate, benzyl phenyl acetate, glycerol tributyrate, lauryl acetate, lauric acid, myristic acid and propylene carbonate.

[0082] The one or more other functional materials can comprise one or more of a pH adjuster, a colourant, a preservative, a binder, a filler, a stabiliser and / or an antioxidant.

[0083] The material can be present on or in a carrier to form a matrix. The carrier can be or comprise, for example, paper, card, paperboard, cardboard, reconstituted material, plastics material, ceramic material, composite material, glass, metal or metal alloy. In some embodiments, the carrier comprises a susceptor. In some embodiments, the susceptor is embedded within the material. In some alternative embodiments, the susceptor is on one or either side of the material.

[0084] A consumable is an article comprising or consisting of aerosol- generating material, part or all of which is intended to be consumed by a user during use. A consumable can comprise one or more other components, such as an aerosol-generating material storage region, an aerosol-generating material delivery component, an aerosol generation region, a housing, a wrapper, a mouthpiece, a filter, and / or an aerosol modifier. A consumable can also comprise an aerosol generator, such as a heater, which in use releases heat to cause the aerosol-generating material to generate an aerosol. The heater may, for example, comprise a combustible material, a material that is heatable by electrical conduction, or a susceptor.

[0085] A susceptor is a material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field, such as an alternating magnetic field. The susceptor can be an electrically conductive material, such that penetration with the varying magnetic field causes induction heating of the material. The susceptor can be a magnetic material, such that penetration with the varying magnetic field causes hysteresis heating of the material. The susceptor can be electrically conductive and magnetic, such that the susceptor is heatable by both heating mechanisms. In this document, a device configured to generate a varying magnetic field is referred to as a magnetic field generator.

[0086] An aerosol modifier is a substance, typically located downstream of the aerosol generation region, configured to modify the generated aerosol, for example by changing the taste, flavour, acidity, or another characteristic of the aerosol. The aerosol modifier can be provided in an aerosol modifier release component, which is operable to selectively release the aerosol modifier. For example, the aerosol modifier can be an additive or a sorbent. For example, the aerosol modifier can comprise one or more of a flavourant, a colourant, water, and a carbon sorbent. For example, the aerosol modifier can be a solid, a liquid, or a gel. The aerosol modifier can be in the form of a powder, a thread, or a granule. The aerosol modifier can be free of filter material.

[0087] An aerosol generator is a device configured to cause aerosol to be generated from aerosol-generating material. In some embodiments, the aerosol generator is a heater configured to subject the aerosol-generating material to thermal energy in order to release one or more volatilised substances from the aerosol-generating material to form an aerosol. In some embodiments, the aerosol generator is configured to cause aerosol to be generated from the aerosol-generating material without heating. For example, the aerosol generator can be configured to subject the aerosol-generating material to one or more of vibration, increased pressure, or electrostatic energy.

[0088] The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery systems (which can also be referred to as vapour delivery systems), such as nebulisers or electronic cigarettes. In the following description, the term "electronic cigarette" or "e-cigarette" can sometimes be used, but it will be understood that this terminology can be used interchangeably with aerosol delivery systems / devices and electronic aerosol delivery systems / devices. Furthermore, as is common in the art, the terms "aerosol" and "vapour" and related terms such as "vaporisation", "aerosolisation" and "aerosolise" can generally be used interchangeably.

[0089] Aerosol delivery systems (e-cigarettes) typically (although not always) comprise modular components, including a reusable device portion and a replaceable (disposable / consumable) cartridge component. Typically, the replaceable cartridge component will comprise aerosol generating material and a vaporiser (which can be collectively referred to as an "atomiser"), and the reusable device portion will comprise a power supply (e.g. a rechargeable power supply) and control circuitry. It will be understood that these different portions can comprise additional elements according to functionality. For example, the reusable device portion will typically comprise a user interface for receiving user input and displaying operational status features, and the replaceable cartridge device portion in some cases comprises a temperature sensor for assisting in temperature control. The cartridge is electrically and mechanically coupled to the control unit for use, for example using threads, a bayonet or a magnetic coupling with appropriately arranged electrical contacts. When the aerosol generating material in the cartridge is depleted, or the user wishes to switch to a different cartridge with a different aerosol generating material, the cartridge can be removed from the reusable portion and a replacement cartridge attached in its place. Systems and devices conforming to this type of two-piece modular configuration can generally be referred to as two-piece systems / devices.

[0090] Electronic cigarettes typically have a generally elongate shape. To provide a specific example, some embodiments of the present disclosure will be considered to comprise such generally elongate two-piece systems employing disposable cartridges. However, it will be understood that the underlying principles described herein can equally apply to different configurations, such as single-piece systems or modular systems comprising more than two components, refillable devices and single-use disposable items, and other overall shapes, such as high performance devices based on the so-called box mod which typically have a box-like shape. More generally, it will be understood that certain embodiments of the present disclosure are based on aerosol delivery systems which are operatively configured to provide functionality in accordance with the principles described herein, and that the configuration aspects of the systems which are configured to provide functionality in accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure are not of primary importance.

[0091] As described in the background, for a heat-not-burn aerosol provision device (THP), the conventional methods of testing the temperature field of a cigarette all focus on testing the temperature of the heating element itself. In fact, the temperature of the heating element does not fully reflect the temperature inside the cigarette. The heating method, the distance from the heating element, the airway, and so on, all affect the actual temperature of the cigarette. And the temperature field of the cigarette is the direct factor affecting the taste. Therefore, the conventional method of testing the temperature field of the cigarette is not sufficient to assess how good or bad the taste is brought by the THP device. And if a thermocouple is inserted in the actual cigarette, it will face the problem of difficult positioning of the thermocouple. In order to eliminate the influence of variables, a large number of samples need to be tested, which will undoubtedly greatly increase the cost of cigarette testing.

[0092] To solve one or more of the above problems, the embodiments of the present application creatively provide a consumable-free simulated cigarette, which has similar structure, thermodynamic properties, and suction resistance to a cigarette and is reusable. The simulated cigarette at least includes a simulated segment simulating an atomized material. On the one hand, the first temperature measuring element is distributed in the simulated segment in a spatial lattice manner, so that the temperature change of the simulated segment can be tested, meeting the testing requirements. On the other hand, the testing stability and repeatability can be improved.

[0093] Embodiment one

[0094] Figure 1 is a perspective structural schematic diagram of the consumable-free simulated cigarette provided by the embodiments of the present application, Figure 2 is a sectional view of the consumable-free simulated cigarette provided by the embodiments of the present application, Figure 3 is an exploded view of the consumable-free simulated cigarette provided by the embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figures 1 to 3 , which generally includes a simulated segment 100, a cooling segment 200, a filter segment 300, a shell 400, and a temperature measuring element, and the like. The shell 400 has a hollow hole 410 formed inside, and the simulated segment 100, the cooling segment 200, the filter segment 300, and the temperature measuring element, and the like are all accommodated in the hollow hole 410. The simulated segment 100 is used to simulate an atomized material and to simulate the heating process of the atomized material without consumption. The cooling segment 200 is used to simulate the cooling process of the aerosol, and the filter segment 300 is used to simulate the filter of the cigarette. The temperature measuring element includes a plurality of temperature measuring elements, which are respectively used to detect the temperature of different parts of the simulated cigarette. In some specific embodiments, the temperature measuring element includes a first temperature measuring element 510, which is used to detect the temperature of the simulated segment 100.

[0095] It should be noted that the consumable-free simulation cigarette provided by the embodiments of the present application is consumable-free in the heating process, that is, no atomization material is consumed. The atomization material refers to the material that can form an aerosol for a user to smoke after being heated. The atomization material includes a tobacco-containing material, a non-tobacco-containing material containing nicotine, and a non-tobacco-containing and non-nicotine-containing material, which is not limited here. It can be understood that some components of the simulation cigarette will change in physical properties as the number of uses increases, and therefore the relevant components can be replaced when necessary.

[0096] It should be noted that the shape of the simulation section 100 is not limited in the embodiments of the present application, and can be set according to actual product requirements during implementation. The simulation section 100 can be in a cylindrical shape, so that its structure is similar to that of the aerosol material of the cigarette.

[0097] Referring to Figure 3 As shown in FIG. 1, the simulation section 100 is provided with a plurality of detection positions, and each detection position is respectively provided with a first temperature measuring element 510. As a more preferred embodiment, in the embodiments of the present application, the detection positions include at least one first detection position 610 and at least one second detection position 620, and the first detection position 610 is arranged on the outer circumferential wall of the cylindrical simulation section 100, and the second detection position 620 is closer to the central axis of the cylindrical simulation section 100 than the first detection position 610, so that the first detection position 610 and the second detection position 620 are distributed in the simulation section 100 in the form of a spatial lattice, so that the first temperature measuring element 510 is distributed in the simulation section 100 in the form of a spatial lattice, so that the first temperature measuring element 510 can test the temperature changes in all directions of the simulation section 100 to meet the testing requirements.

[0098] As a more preferred embodiment, in the embodiments of the present application, the simulation section 100 is provided with a mounting structure 110 extending from one end to the other end of the simulation section 100. The first temperature measuring element 510 can extend from the mounting structure 110 to the designated detection position.

[0099] It can be understood that the common heat-not-burn aerosol supply device (THP) includes two heating methods of center heating and circumferential heating. In the embodiments of the present application, the simulation cigarette of the heat-not-burn aerosol supply device (THP) for the center heating method is taken as an example to illustrate the present application. For the heat-not-burn aerosol supply device (THP) of the center heating method, the heating needle of the device needs to be inserted into the atomization material section (corresponding to the simulation section of the simulation cigarette) of the cigarette for heating, so the central axis position of the atomization material section (corresponding to the simulation section of the simulation cigarette) cannot be installed with a temperature measuring element. Based on the above reasons, further referring to Figure 3 andFigure 4 As shown in FIG. 7, the simulated cigarette further comprises a circumferential support 700, which is sleeved outside the simulated segment 100, and an axial slot 710 is arranged on the inner wall surface of the circumferential support 700, and the first detection position 610 is located in the axial slot 710. The mounting structure 110 at least comprises a mounting slot 111, wherein the mounting slot 111 is located on the outer circumferential wall of the simulated segment 100 and extends in the axial direction, and the second detection position 620 is located in the mounting slot 111. It can be understood that the mounting slot 111 is closer to the central axis of the simulated segment 100 than the axial slot 710. A first temperature measuring element 510 is arranged at each of the first detection position 610 and the second detection position 620.

[0100] As a preferred embodiment, the inner wall surface of the circumferential support 700 further comprises a rib 720, which protrudes in the direction of the simulated segment 100 on the inner wall surface of the circumferential support 700, and the rib 720 is inserted into the mounting slot 111 to assist in fixing the first temperature measuring element 510. Preferably, a groove 721 is arranged on the rib 720, and the groove 721 cooperates with the mounting slot 111 to form a containing space for containing the first temperature measuring element 510 and to limit the first temperature measuring element 510 in the containing space.

[0101] It can be understood that, in order to realize the distribution of the first detection position 610 and the second detection position 620 in the form of a spatial dot array at the simulated segment 100, with reference to Figure 5 As shown in FIG. 7, the first detection position 610 and the second detection position 620 in the embodiment of the present application each comprise a plurality of first detection positions 610, which are arranged in the axial slot 710 and spaced apart along the axial direction of the simulated segment 100, and a plurality of second detection positions 620, which are arranged in the mounting slot 111 and spaced apart along the axial direction of the simulated segment 100. With further reference to Figure 5 As an exemplary and non-limiting illustration, it is assumed that the first detection position 610 in the embodiment of the present application comprises A1, B1, C1, and the second detection position 620 comprises A2, B2, C2, and it can be understood that a first temperature measuring element 510 is arranged at each of the first detection position 610 and the second detection position 620. Then, through the radial temperature gradient (A1, A2), (B1, B2), (C1, C2) and the change in time, the heating depth and the heating efficiency of the aerosol supply device equipment on the simulated segment 100 at a fixed height can be evaluated; and through the axial temperature gradient (A1, B1, C1), (A2, B2, C2) and the change in time, the heating uniformity of the aerosol supply device equipment on the simulated segment 100 in the axial direction and the influence of the airway on the temperature of the simulated segment 100 can be evaluated.

[0102] Further preferably, the mounting slots 111 include a plurality of mounting slots 111 arranged along the circumference of the simulation section 100. The inner wall surface of the girdle 700 is provided with a plurality of axial slots 710 arranged along the circumference of the girdle 700. It should be noted that the number of the first detection position 610, the second detection position 620, the mounting slots 111 and the axial slots 710 is not limited in the embodiments of the present application, and can be set according to actual product requirements without departing from the concept of the present application.

[0103] It should be noted that the specific connection manner of the first temperature measuring element 510 in the simulated cigarette is not limited in the embodiments of the present application, and can be set according to actual product requirements without departing from the concept of the present application. In some specific embodiments, the first temperature measuring element 510 can be fixed in the corresponding mounting slot 111 or axial slot 710 by adhesive (including but not limited to high-temperature glue and the like). It can be understood that the position of the first temperature measuring element 510 is difficult to be moved during assembly when fixed by adhesive, and is relatively stable. In other specific embodiments, the first temperature measuring element 510 can be fixed in the corresponding mounting slot 111 or axial slot 710 by clamping. It can be understood that since the mounting slots 111 or the axial slots 710 are respectively formed on the outer wall of the simulation section 100 and the inner wall of the girdle 700, the installation of the first temperature measuring element 510 can be visually determined. In other specific embodiments, the first temperature measuring element 510 can also be fixed in the corresponding mounting slot 111 or axial slot 710 by clamping and adhesive.

[0104] Further referring to Figure 3 It can be seen that the filter section 300 is arranged at one end of the simulated cigarette away from the simulation section 100, and the cooling section 200 is arranged between the simulation section 100 and the filter section 300 along the length direction of the simulated cigarette, i.e., the simulation section 100, the cooling section 200 and the filter section 300 are arranged in sequence along the length direction of the simulated cigarette. The temperature measuring element further includes a second temperature measuring element 520 and a third temperature measuring element 530, and the detection position further includes at least one third detection position 630 and at least one fourth detection position 640. The second temperature measuring element 520 is used to detect the temperature of the cooling section 200, and the third temperature measuring element 530 is used to detect the temperature of the filter section 300. In specific implementation, the third detection position 630 is arranged on the cooling section 200 along the length direction of the simulated cigarette, and the fourth detection position 640 is arranged on the filter section 300 along the length direction of the simulated cigarette. Each third detection position 630 is respectively provided with a second temperature measuring element 520, and each fourth detection position 640 is respectively provided with a third temperature measuring element 530.

[0105] Further referring toFigure 5 As shown, as an exemplary but non-limiting illustration, it is assumed that the third detection positions 630 in the embodiments of the present application include D1, F1, G1, and the fourth detection positions 640 include H1, I1, J1. It can be understood that each of the third detection positions 630 is provided with a second temperature measuring element 520, and each of the fourth detection positions 640 is provided with a third temperature measuring element 530. Then, by measuring the temperatures of the points at a series of different heights from D1 to J1, the cooling process of the aerosol generated by the atomized material with the airflow can be evaluated.

[0106] Further referring to Figure 3 As shown, the simulated cigarette further includes a central support 800, which is located in the shell 400 and coaxially arranged with the shell 400. The central support 800 has an upstream segment 810, a downstream segment 820 and an upstream end 830 arranged along the axial direction thereof, the upstream segment 810 and the downstream segment 820 are sequentially arranged along the airflow direction inside the simulated cigarette, and the upstream end 830 is located at one end of the upstream segment 810 away from the downstream segment 820, wherein the airflow direction refers to the direction from the simulated segment 100 to the filter segment 300. In a specific implementation, the upstream segment 810 is located in the cooling segment 200 of the simulated cigarette, the downstream segment 820 is located in the filter segment 300 of the simulated cigarette, and the upstream end 830 is supported on the axial end face of the simulated segment 100. The outer wall of the upstream segment 810 is provided with a second side slot 811 extending in the axial direction, and the second temperature measuring element 520 is fixed in the second side slot 811. The outer wall of the downstream segment 820 is provided with a first side slot 821 extending in the axial direction, and the third temperature measuring element 530 is fixed in the first side slot 821.

[0107] Referring to Figure 6 As shown, the inner peripheral wall of the shell 400 is provided with a plurality of auxiliary slots 450, which extend in the axial direction on the inner peripheral wall of the shell 400, and the auxiliary slots 450 are used for the temperature measuring elements (including at least one of the first temperature measuring element 510, the second temperature measuring element 520 and the third temperature measuring element 530) to pass through in the axial direction and reach the corresponding detection positions.

[0108] Further referring to Figure 3As shown, the outer peripheral wall of the shell 400 is provided with a plurality of through holes 420, which are respectively for the output ends (not shown in the figure) of the first temperature measuring element 510, the second temperature measuring element 520 and the third temperature measuring element 530 to pass through to be connected to an external detection device (not shown in the figure). The through holes 420 have a first array 421 and a second array 422, the first array 421 is located at the filter segment 300, and the second array 422 is located at the cooling segment 200 or the simulation segment 100, and exemplarily, the second array 422 is located at the cooling segment 200. In a specific implementation, the second temperature measuring element 520 passes through the through holes of the second array 422, extends into and is fixed in the second side groove 811, and the third temperature measuring element 530 passes through the through holes of the first array 421, extends into and is fixed in the first side groove 821.

[0109] In some specific embodiments, the first temperature measuring element 510 also passes through the through holes of the second array 422, extends into and is fixed in the corresponding mounting structure 110.

[0110] As a more preferred example, in the embodiment of the present application, the first array 421 and the second array 422 are both composed of a plurality of through holes 420. It should be noted that the specific number of the through holes 420 included in the first array 421 and the second array 422 is not limited in the embodiment of the present application, and can be set according to actual product requirements without departing from the inventive concept of the present application.

[0111] In some specific embodiments, the shell 400 is composed of a first part 430 and a second part 440, the first part 430 is sleeved outside the filter segment 300, the second part 440 is sleeved outside the simulation segment 100 and the cooling segment 200, the first array 421 is arranged on the first part 430, and the second array 422 is arranged on the second part 440.

[0112] Further referring to Figure 3 As shown, the center support 800 is further provided with an auxiliary fixing part 840 at the middle part. In a specific implementation, the auxiliary fixing part 840 is arranged in the axial direction at the position of the center support 800 located at the through holes 420 of the second array 422. The auxiliary fixing part 840 is provided with an auxiliary positioning hole 841, which penetrates the auxiliary fixing part 840 in the axial direction, and the second temperature measuring element 520 and / or the first temperature measuring element 510 passes through the auxiliary positioning hole 841 after passing through the through holes 420 of the second array 422 to extend into the corresponding detection position.

[0113] Further referring to Figure 3As shown in the drawings, in some specific embodiments, the upstream end 830 of the center support 800 is further provided with an end fixing member 850, which is arranged between the upstream end 830 of the center support 800 and the simulation section 100, for assisting the upstream end 830 of the center support 800 to be supported on the axial end face of the simulation section 100.

[0114] Further referring to Figure 3 As shown in the drawings, in some specific embodiments, the simulation cigarette further comprises a bottom cover 900, which is arranged at one end of the simulation section 100 and the shell 400, for fixing the simulation section 100 in the shell 400. As an exemplary but non-limiting illustration, in the embodiments of the present application, the bottom cover 900 comprises a first structural member 910 and a second structural member 920, the first structural member 910 is sleeved outside the second structural member 920, one end of the first structural member 910 is connected with the shell 400, and one end of the second structural member 920 abuts against the simulation section 100, so as to fix the simulation section 100 in the shell 400. It should be noted that in the embodiments of the present application, the structures of the first structural member 910 and the second structural member 920 are not specifically limited, and can be set according to actual product requirements without departing from the inventive concept of the present application.

[0115] It should be noted that in the embodiments of the present application, the specific implementation of the first, second and third temperature measuring elements is not limited, and can be selected according to actual product requirements without departing from the inventive concept of the present application. As an exemplary but non-limiting illustration, the first, second and third temperature measuring elements can adopt thermocouples.

[0116] It should be noted that in the embodiments of the present application, the materials of the peripheral support and the center support are not limited, and can be selected according to actual product requirements without departing from the inventive concept of the present application. As a preferred embodiment, in the embodiments of the present application, the materials of the peripheral support and the center support need to meet the requirements of non-conductivity, thermal conductivity and cigarette approximation (0.03-0.07 W / (M*K)), good heat resistance, no deformation when assembled at more than 250°C, certain strength and rigidity, etc. It can be understood that any single material or composite material that meets the above conditions can be used to make the peripheral support and the center support, such as polyether ether ketone PEEK, polyether ketone ketone PEKK, phenolic resin, etc., which are not listed one by one here.

[0117] Embodiment two

[0118] The difference between the embodiment one is that, in the embodiment of the present application, the simulation cigarette of the heating non-combustion aerosol supply device (THP) for the peripheral heating mode is taken as an example to illustrate the scheme of the present application. It can be understood that, for the heating non-combustion aerosol supply device (THP) of the peripheral heating mode, there is no heating needle to heat the atomization material section (corresponding to the simulation section of the simulation cigarette) which needs to be inserted into the cigarette, so the central axis position of the atomization material section (corresponding to the simulation section of the simulation cigarette) can be installed with a temperature measuring element. Based on this, further referring to the simulation cigarette shown in Figure 7 and Figure 8 In the embodiment of the present application, the simulation section 100' is provided with a mounting structure 110', which extends from one end of the simulation section 100' to the other end. The first temperature measuring element 510 can extend into the mounting structure 110' and reach the designated detection position. In some specific embodiments, the mounting structure 110' includes a mounting groove (not shown) and an axial hole 112'. The mounting groove (not shown) is located on the outer peripheral wall of the simulation section 100' and extends axially, and the first detection position 610 is located in the mounting groove (not shown). The axial hole 112' is located in the interior of the simulation section 100' and extends axially, and the second detection position 620 is located in the axial hole 112'. It can be understood that the axial hole 112' is closer to the central axis of the simulation section 100' than the mounting groove (not shown). Each of the first detection position 610 and the second detection position 620 is provided with a first temperature measuring element 510. As a preferred implementation, in the embodiment of the present application, the inner wall surface of the peripheral support 700' is also provided with a rib (not shown), which protrudes in the direction of the simulation section 100' on the inner wall surface of the peripheral support 700', and the rib (not shown) is inserted into the mounting groove (not shown) to assist in fixing the first temperature measuring element 510. Preferably, the rib (not shown) is provided with a groove (not shown), which cooperates with the mounting groove (not shown) to form a containing space for the first temperature measuring element 510 and limits the first temperature measuring element 510 in the containing space. The specific implementation of the mounting groove and the rib can be referred to the related contents in the embodiment one, which will not be described here.

[0119] In other specific embodiments, further referring to the simulation cigarette shown in Figure 8 The mounting structure 110' includes an axial hole 112'. The axial hole 112' is located in the interior of the simulation section 100' and extends axially, and the second detection position 620 is located in the axial hole 112'. The inner wall surface of the peripheral support 700' is provided with an axial groove 710', and the first detection position 610 is located in the axial groove 710'. It can be understood that the axial hole 112' is closer to the central axis of the simulation section 100' than the axial groove 710'. Each of the first detection position 610 and the second detection position 620 is provided with a first temperature measuring element 510.

[0120] It can be understood that, in order to realize the distribution of the first detection position 610 and the second detection position 620 in the simulation section 100' in the manner of spatial dot matrix, it is referred to Figure 9 It is shown that the first detection position 610 and the second detection position 620 in the embodiment of the present application each include a plurality, the plurality of first detection positions 610 are arranged in the axial slot 710 along the axial direction of the simulation section 100, and the plurality of second detection positions 620 are arranged in the installation slot 111 along the axial direction of the simulation section 100. It is further referred to Figure 9 It is shown that, as an exemplary but not limited description, it is assumed that the first detection position 610 in the embodiment of the present application includes A1, B1, C1, and the second detection position 620 includes A2, B2, C2, it can be understood that one first temperature measuring element 510 is arranged on each of the first detection position 610 and the second detection position 620. Then, through the radial temperature gradient (A1, A2), (B1, B2), (C1, C2) and the time change, the heating depth and the heating efficiency of the aerosol supply device equipment to the simulation section 100 at a fixed height can be evaluated; and through the axial temperature gradient (A1, B1, C1), (A2, B2, C2) and the time change, the heating uniformity of the aerosol supply device equipment to the simulation section 100 in the axial direction and the influence of the airway to the temperature of the simulation section 100 can be evaluated.

[0121] Further preferably, the inner wall surface of the circumferential support 700' is provided with a plurality of axial slots 710', and the plurality of axial slots 710' are arranged on the inner wall surface of the circumferential support 700' along the circumferential direction of the circumferential support 700'. It should be noted that the number of the first detection position 610, the second detection position 620, the axial hole 112' and the axial slot 710' in the embodiment of the present application is not limited, and can be set according to the actual product demand without departing from the inventive concept of the present application.

[0122] It should be noted that the central support 800' in the embodiment of the present application is also different from the central support in the first embodiment. It is further referred to Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, in the embodiment of the present application, the center support 800' still has an upstream section 810', a downstream section 820' and an upstream end 830' arranged along the axial direction thereof, the upstream section 810' and the downstream section 820' are arranged in sequence along the direction of the airflow inside the simulated cigarette, and the upstream end 830' is located at one end of the upstream section 810' away from the downstream section 820'. Different from the first embodiment, in the embodiment of the present application, the upstream section 810' is located in the cooling section 200' and the simulated section 100' of the simulated cigarette, the downstream section 820' is located in the filter section 300' of the simulated cigarette, and the upstream end 830' is supported on the axial end face of the bottom cover 900'. Specifically, the upstream end 830' is supported on the axial end face of the second structural member 920' of the bottom cover 900'. The outer wall of the upstream section 810' at the cooling section 200' is provided with a second side slot 811' extending in the axial direction, the second temperature measuring element 520 is fixed in the second side slot 811', the outer wall of the upstream section 810' at the simulated section 100' is provided with a third side slot 812' extending in the axial direction, the first temperature measuring element 510 is fixed in the third side slot 812', and the outer wall of the downstream section 820' is provided with a first side slot 821' extending in the axial direction, and the third temperature measuring element 530 is fixed in the first side slot 821'.

[0123] In addition to the above, the other structures of the consumable-free simulated cigarette provided by the present application are the same as the relevant structures in the first embodiment, and the specific content can be referred to the relevant content in the first embodiment, which will not be described here.

[0124] Each of the embodiments in the specification is described in a progressive manner, and the same and similar parts between the embodiments can be referred to each other. Each embodiment mainly describes the difference from other embodiments. Especially, for the system or system embodiment, since it is basically similar to the method embodiment, it is described more simply, and the relevant part can be referred to the part of the method embodiment. The above-described system and system embodiment are only illustrative, and the units described as separate components can be or can not be physically separated, and the components displayed as units can be or can not be physical units, that is, they can be located in one place or distributed on multiple network units. According to the actual needs, part or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of the embodiment. Those skilled in the art can understand and implement without creative labor.

[0125] In the description of the specification, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "an example", "a specific example", or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the specification, the illustrative description of the above terms does not necessarily mean the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0126] In addition, the terms "first", "second" are only for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined with "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality of" is at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited.

[0127] In the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connection", "fixing" and other terms should be understood in a broad sense, for example, can be fixedly connected, can also be detachably connected, or integrated; can be mechanically connected, can also be electrically connected; can be directly connected, can also be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise explicitly limited. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0128] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limiting the present application, and those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, replacements and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A non-consumable simulated cigarette, characterized in that, The simulated cigarette includes: A simulated section for simulating atomized materials, used to simulate the heating process of atomized materials without consumption, wherein the simulated section is cylindrical; The first temperature sensing element is used to detect the temperature of the simulated section; The simulation segment includes at least one first detection position and at least one second detection position. The first detection position is located on the outer peripheral wall of the cylindrical simulation segment, and the second detection position is closer to the central axis of the cylindrical simulation segment than the first detection position. Each detection position is provided with a first temperature measuring element.

2. The non-consumable simulated cigarette according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cylindrical simulation segment has a mounting structure extending axially from one end to the other, and the first temperature sensing element extends from the mounting structure to a designated detection position.

3. The non-consumable simulated cigarette according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting structure includes an axial hole located inside the cylindrical simulated segment, and the second detection position is located in the axial hole.

4. The non-consumable simulated cigarette according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting structure includes a mounting groove located on the outer peripheral wall of the cylindrical simulated segment and extending axially, with the first detection position located in the mounting groove.

5. The non-consumable simulated cigarette according to claim 4, characterized in that, The simulated cigarette also includes a peripheral support sleeved outside the simulated section. The peripheral support has ribs located on the inner wall surface and protruding towards the simulated section. The ribs are inserted into the mounting groove to help fix the first temperature measuring element.

6. The non-consumable simulated cigarette according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting structure includes a mounting groove located on the outer peripheral wall of the cylindrical simulated segment and extending axially, with the second detection position located in the mounting groove.

7. The non-consumable simulated cigarette according to claim 5, characterized in that, The simulated cigarette also includes a peripheral support sleeved outside the simulated section. The peripheral support has an axial groove on the inner wall of the peripheral support, and the first detection position is located in the axial groove. The peripheral support is also provided with ribs located on the inner wall surface and protruding towards the simulation section. The ribs are inserted into the mounting groove to help fix the first temperature measuring element.

8. The non-consumable simulated cigarette according to any one of claims 3-7, characterized in that, The first temperature sensing element is fixed in the corresponding axial hole, mounting groove, or axial groove by adhesive.

9. The non-consumable simulated cigarette according to claim 1, characterized in that, The simulated cigarette also includes: The filter section and the cooling section located between the filter section and the simulated section along the length of the simulated cigarette; The second temperature sensing element is used to detect the temperature of the cooling section. The cooling section is provided with at least one third detection position along the length of the simulated cigarette, and each of the third detection positions is provided with the second temperature sensing element. The third temperature sensing element is used to detect the temperature of the filter segment. The filter segment has at least one fourth detection position along the length of the simulated cigarette, and the third temperature sensing element is provided at each of the fourth detection positions.

10. The non-consumable simulated cigarette according to claim 9, characterized in that, The simulated cigarette also includes a cylindrical outer shell with hollow holes, which is fitted over the filter section, cooling section and simulation section; The outer peripheral wall of the housing has multiple through holes, through which the output ends of the first, second, and third temperature measuring elements pass to connect to external detection equipment.

11. The non-consumable simulated cigarette according to claim 10, characterized in that, The inner peripheral wall of the housing is provided with multiple auxiliary grooves extending along the axial direction, which are used for each temperature measuring element to pass through along the axial direction and reach the corresponding detection position.

12. The non-consumable simulated cigarette according to claim 10, characterized in that, The through-hole has a first array and a second array, the first array being located in the filter section and the second array being located in the cooling section or the simulation section.

13. The non-consumable simulated cigarette according to claim 12, characterized in that, The simulated cigarette also includes a central support located inside the housing and coaxial with the housing. The filter section is inserted into the downstream section of the central support in the axial direction. A first side groove extending in the axial direction is formed on the outer wall of the downstream section. The third temperature measuring element passes through the through hole of the first array, extends into and is fixed to the first side groove.

14. The non-consumable simulated cigarette according to claim 13, characterized in that, The central support also has an upstream section located in the cooling section, and a second side groove extending axially is provided on the outer wall of the upstream section. The second temperature sensing element passes through the through hole of the second array, extends into and is fixed to the second side groove.

15. The non-consumable simulated cigarette according to claim 13, characterized in that, The central support is axially supported on the axial end face of the simulated segment at its upstream end.

16. The non-consumable simulated cigarette according to claim 13, characterized in that, The central support is also provided with an auxiliary fixing part in the middle. The auxiliary fixing part is located axially at the position of the through hole of the second array. The auxiliary fixing part is provided with an axially penetrating auxiliary positioning hole, which is used for the second and first temperature measuring elements to pass through the through hole of the second array into the outer shell and then through the auxiliary positioning hole, and then extend into the corresponding detection position.

17. The non-consumable simulated cigarette according to claim 1, characterized in that, The simulated cigarette also includes: The bottom cover is connected to one end of the outer shell where the simulation section is located, and is used to fix the simulation section in the outer shell.

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