Consumption-free atomization heating simulation device and aerosol supply system

Abstract

The utility model discloses a consumption-free atomization heating simulation device and an aerosol supply system. The consumable-free atomization heating simulation device comprises an atomization material simulation part and a first temperature measurement element, the atomization material simulation part is used for simulating an aerosol generating material and reflecting a temperature field in a heating state, and the first temperature measurement element is arranged on the atomization material simulation part and used for detecting the temperature of the atomization material simulation part in the heating state. The atomization heating simulation device for simulating the aerosol generation product is designed to replace a real aerosol generation product in a heating body test of an aerosol supply device, so that waste and pollution can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of aerosol supply, in particular to a non-consumption atomization heating simulation device and an aerosol supply system. Background Art

[0002] The aerosol supply system includes an aerosol supply device and an aerosol generating product (such as a tobacco product). The aerosol generating product is inserted into the heating chamber of the aerosol supply device, and the aerosol generating product is heated by the aerosol supply device to obtain an aerosol.

[0003] At present, in the process of developing aerosol supply devices, it is necessary to use real aerosol generating products to test the effect of the heating element and debug the corresponding equipment system. There are many types of aerosol generating products on the market, but there are some problems in obtaining enough quantity for testing:

[0004] 1. Tobacco itself is a prohibited item for transportation, so it is subject to embargo restrictions whether it is imported or transported domestically;

[0005] 2. Aerosol-generating products need to be purchased at special places, and the purchase quantity is limited;

[0006] 3. During the test, aerosol generating products are consumables, which means that a large amount of aerosol generating products are required for each test, which is itself a huge waste and causes environmental pollution.

[0007] Therefore, in the process of researching heating equipment, we considered designing a simulated cigarette that can replace the regular real cigarette for testing without causing pollution and without the risk of embargo. Utility Model Content

[0008] The present disclosure aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. The present disclosure provides a non-consumption atomization heating simulation device and an aerosol supply system, which reduces waste and pollution by designing a device for simulating aerosol generation products.

[0009] The present disclosure provides a non-consumption atomization heating simulation device for testing the function of a heating element, comprising:

[0010] The atomized material simulation unit is used to simulate the aerosol-generating material and reflect the temperature field under heating, and

[0011] A first temperature measuring element is provided in the atomized material simulation part and is used for detecting the temperature of the atomized material simulation part in a heated state.

[0012] Optionally, there are at least two first temperature measuring elements, which are respectively arranged at different positions of the atomized material simulation part.

[0013] Optionally, at least two first temperature measuring elements are distributed at intervals along the length direction of the atomized material simulation part and / or are distributed at intervals from the center to the periphery of the atomized material simulation part.

[0014] Optionally, the heat-resistant temperature of the atomized material simulation part is higher than 350°C.

[0015] Optionally, the heat-resistant temperature of the atomized material simulation part is 350°C to 400°C.

[0016] Optionally, the material of the atomization material simulation part includes polyimide foam and / or ceramic.

[0017] Optionally, the simulation device is used to simulate a cigarette, and the simulation device further comprises:

[0018] The mouthpiece and the atomizing material simulation part are respectively located at two ends in the length direction;

[0019] The cooling part is communicated with the atomizing material simulation part and is used for cooling the airflow from the atomizing material simulation part.

[0020] Optionally, the cooling portion includes a hollow cavity and at least one through hole, the hollow cavity connects the atomizing material simulation portion and the cigarette holder portion, and the through hole connects the hollow cavity and external air.

[0021] Optionally, the heat-resistant temperature of the mouthpiece is higher than 80°C.

[0022] Optionally, the material of the mouthpiece includes regenerated cellulose acetate and / or polylactic acid.

[0023] Optionally, the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device further comprises a packaging material, wherein the packaging material circumferentially covers the atomization material simulation portion, the cooling portion and the mouthpiece portion.

[0024] Optionally, the hollow cavity is formed by wrapping the packaging material, and the through hole penetrates the wall of the packaging material.

[0025] Optionally, the heat-resistant temperature of the packaging material is higher than 150°C.

[0026] Optionally, the material of the packaging material includes polyetheretherketone.

[0027] Optionally, the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device further comprises:

[0028] A second temperature measuring element is provided in the cooling part and is used for detecting the temperature of the cooling part in a heating state.

[0029] Optionally, there are at least two second temperature measuring elements, which are respectively arranged at different positions of the cooling part.

[0030] Optionally, at least two second temperature measuring elements are distributed at intervals along the length direction of the cooling portion and / or are distributed at intervals from the center to the periphery of the cooling portion.

[0031] Optionally, the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device further comprises:

[0032] A third temperature measuring element is arranged at the mouthpiece and is used to detect the temperature of the mouthpiece in a heated state.

[0033] Optionally, there are at least two third temperature measuring elements, which are respectively arranged at different positions of the cigarette holder.

[0034] Optionally, at least two third temperature measuring elements are distributed at intervals along the length direction of the cigarette holder portion and / or are distributed at intervals from the center to the periphery of the cigarette holder portion.

[0035] Optionally, the difference between the draw resistance of the atomized material simulation portion and the draw resistance of the aerosol generating material of the simulated aerosol generating article is within a preset range.

[0036] Optionally, the non-consumption atomization and heating simulation device further comprises a resistance to draw adjuster, and the resistance to draw adjuster is configured to adjust the resistance to draw of the non-consumption atomization and heating simulation device.

[0037] Optionally, the absorption resistance regulator is arranged in the hollow cavity of the cooling part and is located between the atomization material simulation part and the through hole.

[0038] Optionally, the absorption resistance of the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device is 90-110 mmWg.

[0039] A second aspect of the present disclosure provides an aerosol supply system, comprising an aerosol supply device and the non-consumable atomization heating simulation device of the first aspect,

[0040] The aerosol supply device comprises:

[0041] a receiving chamber configured to at least partially receive the non-consumable atomization heating simulation device;

[0042] A heating element is configured to heat the atomization material simulation part of the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device.

[0043] The above one or more technical solutions of the utility model have at least one or more of the following beneficial effects:

[0044] The present disclosure designs an atomization heating simulation device for simulating an aerosol generating product, which has the same function as a real aerosol generating product, is non-consumable during the heating process, and can be reused. In the heating body test of the aerosol supply device, the atomization heating simulation device is used instead of the real aerosol generating product, which can reduce waste, does not cause pollution, and also does not have the risk of embargo.

[0045] The atomizing material simulation part of the atomizing heating simulation device is also provided with a first temperature measuring element, which can detect the temperature of the atomizing material simulation part in the heating state, thereby accurately reflecting the temperature field distribution in the atomizing material simulation part and accurately feeding back the heating effect of the heating body.

[0046] Furthermore, the cooling part of the atomization heating simulation device is provided with a second temperature measuring element, and the mouthpiece is provided with a third temperature measuring element. The second temperature measuring element can detect the temperature of the cooling part in the heating state, and the third temperature measuring element is used to detect the temperature of the mouthpiece in the heating state. The temperature of each section inside the atomization heating simulation device is collected by the second temperature measuring element and the third temperature measuring element, and the temperature change of the aerosol when it flows inside the atomization heating simulation device can be accurately fed back. These temperature data are conducive to guiding the further improvement of the structure of the aerosol generating product.

[0047] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and in part will become apparent from the following description or will be learned through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0048] The disclosure of the present invention will become easier to understand with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that these drawings are only for illustrative purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, similar numbers in the drawings are used to represent similar components, among which:

[0049] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a non-consumption atomization heating simulation device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0050] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a non-consumption atomization heating simulation device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0051] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device shown;

[0052] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of another non-consumption atomization heating simulation device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0053] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device shown;

[0054] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of an aerosol supply device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0055] Figure 7 It is a cross-sectional view of another aerosol supply device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0056] Description of reference numerals:

[0057] 10 atomizing material simulation part, 101 a first temperature measuring element, 102 atomizing material simulation element, 103 a first fixer, 104 puncture cavity, 20 cooling part, 201 hollow cavity, 202 through hole, 203 a second temperature measuring element, 204 a second fixer, 30 a cigarette holder part, 301 a third temperature measuring element, 302 a filter element, 303 a cavity, 304 a third fixer, 40 a flow guide part, 50 an end part, 501 an end element, 502 an end plug, 60 a packaging material;

[0058] 701 housing, 702 receiving cavity, 703 insertion port, 704 puncture member, 705 coil, 706 cylinder, 707 battery module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0059] Some embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention.

[0060] As used herein, the term "supply system" is intended to encompass a system that, in use, delivers at least one substance to a user, and includes:

[0061] Combustible aerosol delivery systems such as cigarettes, cigarillos, cigars, and tobacco for pipes or for roll-your-own or self-made cigarettes (whether based on tobacco, tobacco derivatives, expanded tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, tobacco substitutes or other smokeable material);

[0062] non-flammable aerosol delivery systems that 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

[0063] An aerosol-free delivery system that delivers 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, products including inhalable powders, and oral products (e.g., oral tobacco including snuff or moist snuff), wherein the at least one substance may or may not include nicotine.

[0064] According to the present disclosure, a "combustible" aerosol supply system is an aerosol supply system in which the constituent aerosol generating material of the aerosol supply system (or components thereof) burns or ignites during use to facilitate delivery of at least one substance to a user.

[0065] In some embodiments, the delivery system is a combustible aerosol delivery system, such as a system selected from the group consisting of a cigarette, a cigarillo, and a cigar.

[0066] In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a component for use in a combustible aerosol delivery system, such as a filter, a filter rod, a filter segment, a tobacco rod, an overflow, an aerosol modifier release component (such as a capsule, a thread or a bead), or a paper (such as a plug paper, a tipping paper or a cigarette paper).

[0067] According to the present disclosure, a "non-flammable" aerosol supply system is an aerosol supply system in which the constituent aerosol generating materials of the aerosol supply system (or components thereof) do not burn or ignite to deliver at least one substance to a user.

[0068] In some embodiments, the supply system is a non-flammable aerosol supply system, for example, a powered non-flammable aerosol supply system.

[0069] In some embodiments, the non-flammable aerosol delivery system is an electronic cigarette, also known as a vapor device or an electronic nicotine delivery system (END), but it should be noted that the presence of nicotine in the aerosol generating material is not required.

[0070] In some embodiments, the non-flammable aerosol supply system is an aerosol generating material heating system, also known as a heat-not-burn system. An example of such a system is a tobacco heating system.

[0071] In some embodiments, the non-flammable aerosol supply 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 aerosol generating material can be, for example, in the form of a solid, liquid or gel, and may or may not contain nicotine. In some embodiments, the hybrid system includes a liquid or gel aerosol generating material and a solid aerosol generating material. The solid aerosol generating material can include, for example, tobacco or non-tobacco products.

[0072] Generally, a non-flammable aerosol supply system may include a non-flammable aerosol supply device and consumables for use with the non-flammable aerosol supply device.

[0073] In some embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to consumables that include an aerosol generating material and are configured for use with a non-flammable aerosol supply device. These consumables are sometimes referred to as articles in the present disclosure.

[0074] In some embodiments, a non-flammable aerosol supply system, such as a non-flammable aerosol supply device thereof, may include a power source and a controller. The power source may be, for example, an electrical source or an exothermic source. In some embodiments, the exothermic source includes a carbon matrix that may be powered to distribute power in the form of heat to an aerosol generating material or a heat transfer material proximate to the exothermic source.

[0075] In some embodiments, a non-flammable aerosol supply system may include an area for receiving a consumable product, an aerosol generator, an aerosol generating area, a housing, a mouthpiece, a filter, and / or an aerosol modifier.

[0076] In some embodiments, consumables for use with a non-flammable aerosol supply device may include an aerosol generating material, an aerosol generating material storage area, an aerosol generating material conveying component, an aerosol generator, an aerosol generating area, a shell, a wrapping paper, a filter, a mouthpiece, and / or an aerosol modifier.

[0077] In some embodiments, the delivery system is an aerosol-free delivery system that delivers at least one substance to a user orally, nasally, transdermally, or in another manner without forming an aerosol, including but not limited to lozenges, chewing gum, patches, products including inhalable powders, and oral products (e.g., oral tobacco including snuff or moist snuff), wherein the at least one substance may or may not include nicotine.

[0078] In some embodiments, the substance to be delivered can be an aerosol-generating material or a material not intended to be aerosolized. Either material can include one or more active ingredients, one or more flavoring agents, one or more aerosol-forming materials, and / or one or more other functional materials, as appropriate.

[0079] In some embodiments, the material to be delivered includes an active substance. As used herein, the active substance can be a physiologically active material, which is a material intended to achieve or enhance physiological reactions. The active substance can be, for example, selected from a nutrient, 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, caffeine, vitamins (such as B6 or B12 or C), melatonin, or components, derivatives or combinations thereof. The active substance can include one or more components, derivatives or extracts of tobacco or other plants.

[0080] In some embodiments, the active substance comprises nicotine. In some embodiments, the active substance comprises caffeine, melatonin, or vitamin B12.

[0081] As described herein, the active substance may 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, shells, husks, etc. Alternatively, the material may include an active compound naturally present in a plant, which is obtained by synthesis. The material may be in the form of a liquid, gas, solid, powder, dust, crushed particles, granules, pellets, fragments, strips, sheets, etc.

[0082] Examples of plants are tobacco, eucalyptus, star anise, hemp, cocoa, fennel, lemongrass, mint, spearmint, red tea tree, chamomile, flax, ginger, ginkgo, hazelnut, hibiscus, bay, licorice, matcha, mate, orange peel, papaya, rose, sage, tea (e.g., green or black), thyme, cloves, cinnamon, coffee, anise (fennel), basil, bay leaf, cardamom, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, oregano, red pepper, rosemary, saffron, lavender, Grass, lemon peel, mint, juniper, elderberry, vanilla, holly, basil plant, turmeric, turmeric root powder, sandalwood, coriander leaf, bergamot, orange blossom, myrtle, black currant, valerian, Spanish bell pepper, nutmeg, dammarin, marjoram, olive, lemon mint, lemon basil, chives, parsley, verbena, tarragon, geranium, mulberry, ginseng, theanine, tetramethyluric acid, maca, Indian ginseng, damson, Guanna tea, chlorophyll, baobab or any combination thereof. Mint can be selected from the following mint varieties: wild mint, mint cv, Egyptian mint, peppermint, basil mint cv, peppermint cv, spearmint, heart-leaf spearmint, long-leaf mint, pineapple mint, lip calyx mint, spearmint cv, and apple mint.

[0083] In some embodiments, the active substance comprises or is derived from one or more plants or components, derivatives or extracts thereof, and the plant is tobacco. In some embodiments, the active substance comprises or is derived from one or more plants or components, derivatives or extracts thereof, and the plant is selected from eucalyptus, star anise, cocoa.

[0084] In some embodiments, the active ingredient comprises or is derived from one or more plants or components, derivatives or extracts thereof, and the plants are selected from the group consisting of red leaf tea tree and fennel.

[0085] In some embodiments, the substance to be delivered includes flavorings. As used herein, the terms "flavorings" and "flavors" refer to materials that can be used to produce tastes, aromas, or other physical sensations desired by adult consumers in products, where permitted by local regulations. It can include naturally occurring flavoring materials, plants, plant extracts, synthetically obtained materials, or combinations thereof (e.g., tobacco, licorice, hydrangea, eugenol, Japanese magnolia leaves, chamomile, fenugreek, cloves, maple, matcha, menthol, Japanese mint, aniseed (fennel), cinnamon, turmeric, Indian spices, Asian spices, herbs, wintergreen, cherry, berry, cranberry, cranberry, peach, apple, orange, mango, citrus, lemon, lime, tropical fruits, papaya, rhubarb, grape , Durian, Pitaya, Cucumber, Blueberry, Mulberry, Citrus Fruit, Durian, Bourbon, Scotch, Whiskey, Gin, Tequila, Rum, Spearmint, Mint, Lavender, Aloe, Cardamom, Celery, Sophora flavescens, Nutmeg, Sandalwood, Bergamot, Geranium, Arabic Tea, Sorghum, Betel Leaf, Coriander, Pine, Honey Essence, Rose Oil, Vanilla, Lemon Oil, Orange Oil, Orange Blossom, Cherry Blossom, Cinnamon, Coriander, Cognac, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Sage, Fennel , mustard, green pepper, ginger, cilantro, coffee, mint oil from any species of the mint family, eucalyptus, star anise, cocoa, lemongrass, red beans, flax, ginkgo biloba, hazelnuts, hibiscus, laurel, mate, orange peel, rose, tea (e.g., green or black), thyme, juniper, elderberry, basil, bay leaf, cumin, oregano, chili pepper, rosemary, saffron, lemon peel, mint, beefsteak, turmeric, coriander, myrtle, black currant, valerian, Spanish bell pepper, mace, dami The invention relates to a composition comprising a flavor enhancer, a bitter taste receptor site blocker, a sensory receptor site activator or stimulator, a sugar and / or sugar substitute (e.g., sucralose, acesulfame potassium, aspartame, saccharin, cyclamate, lactose, sucrose, glucose, fructose, sorbitol or mannitol), and other additives such as charcoal, chlorophyll, minerals, plants, or breath fresheners. It may be an imitation, synthetic or natural ingredient or a mixture thereof. It may be in any suitable form, for example, a liquid such as an oil, a solid such as a powder, or a gas.

[0086] In some embodiments, flavorings include menthol, spearmint and / or peppermint. In some embodiments, flavorings include flavoring components of cucumber, blueberry, citrus fruit and / or cranberry. In some embodiments, flavorings include eugenol. In some embodiments, flavorings include flavoring components extracted from tobacco.

[0087] In some embodiments, in addition to or in lieu of aroma or taste nerves, flavoring agents may include sensates that are intended to achieve somatic sensations that are typically chemically induced and sensed by stimulation of the fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve), and these may include agents that provide heating, cooling, tingling, numbing effects. Suitable thermal effect agents may be, but are not limited to, vanillyl ethyl ether, and suitable cooling agents may be, but are not limited to, eucalyptol, WS-3.

[0088] Aerosol generating materials are materials that can generate aerosols, for example, when heated, irradiated or energized in any other way. Aerosol generating materials can be, for example, in solid, liquid or gel form, which may or may not contain active substances and / or fragrances. In some embodiments, the aerosol generating material may include an "amorphous solid", which may alternatively be referred to as a "whole solid" (i.e., non-fibrous). In some embodiments, the amorphous solid may be a dry gel. An amorphous solid is a solid material that can retain some fluid (e.g., liquid) inside it. In some embodiments, the aerosol generating material may, for example, include from about 50wt%, 60wt% or 70wt% amorphous solid to about 90wt%, 95wt% or 100wt% amorphous solid.

[0089] The aerosol-generating material may comprise one or more active substances and / or flavouring agents, one or more aerosol-former materials, and optionally one or more other functional materials.

[0090] The aerosol forming agent material may include one or more components capable of forming an aerosol. In some embodiments, the aerosol forming agent material may include one or more of glycerol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, erythritol, meso-erythritol, ethyl vanillate, ethyl laurate, diethyl suberate, triethyl citrate, triacetin, a mixture of diacetyl glycerol, benzyl benzoate, benzylphenyl acetate, tributyrin, lauryl acetate, lauric acid, myristic acid, and propylene carbonate.

[0091] The one or more other functional materials may include one or more of a pH adjuster, a colorant, a preservative, a binder, a filler, a stabilizer and / or an antioxidant.

[0092] The material may be present on or in a carrier to form a substrate. The carrier may be or include, for example, paper, card, paperboard, cardboard, reconstituted material, plastic material, ceramic material, composite material, glass, metal or metal alloy. In some embodiments, the carrier includes a susceptor. In some embodiments, the susceptor is embedded in the material. In some alternative embodiments, the susceptor is on one or either side of the material.

[0093] A consumable is an article comprising or consisting of an aerosol generating material, some or all of which is intended to be consumed by a user during use. A consumable may include one or more other components, such as an aerosol generating material storage area, an aerosol generating material delivery component, an aerosol generating area, a housing, a wrapper, a mouthpiece, a filter and / or an aerosol modifier. A consumable may also include an aerosol generator, such as a heater, which releases heat during use to cause the aerosol generating material to generate an aerosol. The heater may, for example, include a combustible material, a material that can be heated by electrical conduction, or a susceptor.

[0094] A susceptor is a material that can be heated by being penetrated with a varying magnetic field (e.g., an alternating magnetic field). The susceptor can be a conductive material such that its penetration by the varying magnetic field results in inductive heating of the heated material. The heated material can be a magnetic material such that its penetration by the varying magnetic field results in hysteresis heating of the heated material. The susceptor can be both conductive and magnetic such that the susceptor can be heated by both heating mechanisms. In this article, a device configured to generate a varying magnetic field is referred to as a magnetic field generator.

[0095] Aerosol modifiers are substances typically located downstream of an aerosol generation region that are configured to modify the generated aerosol, for example by changing the taste, flavor, acidity, or another characteristic of the aerosol. The aerosol modifier may be disposed in an aerosol modifier release component that is operable to selectively release the aerosol modifier. For example, the aerosol modifier may be an additive or an adsorbent. For example, the aerosol modifier may include one or more of a flavoring, a coloring agent, water, and a carbon adsorbent. For example, the aerosol modifier may be a solid, a liquid, or a gel. The aerosol modifier may be in powder, string, or particle form. The aerosol modifier may be free of filter material.

[0096] An aerosol generator is a device configured to cause an aerosol to be generated from an aerosol generating material. In some embodiments, the aerosol generator is a heater configured to subject the aerosol generating material to thermal energy so as to release one or more volatiles from the aerosol generating material to form an aerosol. In some embodiments, the aerosol generator is configured to cause an 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.

[0097] The present disclosure relates to an aerosol supply system (which may also be referred to as a vapor supply system), such as a sprayer or an electronic cigarette. In the following description, the term "electronic cigarette" or "electronic cigarette" may sometimes be used, but it will be understood that this term can be used interchangeably with aerosol supply system / device and electronic aerosol supply system / device. In addition, as is common in the art, the terms "aerosol" and "vapor" and related terms such as "evaporation", "aerosolization" and "aerosolization" are often used interchangeably.

[0098] Aerosol supply systems (electronic cigarettes) typically (although not always) include modular components, which include a reusable device part and a replaceable (disposable / consumable) cartridge part. Typically, the replaceable cartridge part will include an aerosol generating material and a vaporizer (which can be collectively referred to as an "atomizer"), and the reusable device part will include a power source (e.g., a rechargeable power source) and a control circuit. It will be understood that these different parts may include additional elements depending on the function. For example, the reusable device part will typically include a user interface for receiving user input and displaying operating status features, and the replaceable cartridge device part includes a temperature sensor for helping to control the temperature in some cases. The cartridge is electrically and mechanically connected to the control unit for use, for example, using a thread, a bayonet, or a magnetic connection with appropriately arranged electrical contacts. When the aerosol generating material in the cartridge is exhausted, or when the user wishes to switch to a different cartridge with a different aerosol generating material, the cartridge can be removed from the reusable part and the replacement cartridge is attached to its appropriate position. Systems and devices conforming to this type of two-piece modular configuration may generally be referred to as two-piece systems / devices.

[0099] Electronic cigarettes typically have a generally elongated shape. To provide a specific example, some embodiments of the present disclosure will be considered to include such a generally elongated two-piece system using a disposable cartridge. However, it will be understood that the basic principles described herein may be equally applicable to different configurations, such as a one-piece system or a modular system including more than two components, a refillable device and single-use disposables, and other overall shapes, such as high-performance devices based on so-called box-shaped models that typically have a box shape. More generally, it will be understood that certain embodiments of the present disclosure are based on an aerosol supply system that is operationally configured to provide functionality according to the principles described herein, and that the structural aspects of the system configured to provide functionality according to certain embodiments of the present disclosure are not primarily important.

[0100] The non-consumption atomization heating simulation device and aerosol supply system of the utility model will be described in detail below by way of specific embodiments.

[0101] See also Figure 1This embodiment provides a non-consumption atomization heating simulation device, which simulates a cigarette and can be used for functional testing of a heating element of an aerosol supply system. The non-consumption atomization heating simulation device includes an atomization material simulation unit 10 and a first temperature measuring element 101; the atomization material simulation unit 10 simulates an aerosol generating material and is used to reflect the temperature field under a heating state; the first temperature measuring element 101 is provided in the atomization material simulation unit 10 and is used to detect the temperature of the atomization material simulation unit 10 under a heating state.

[0102] Wherein, the atomizing material simulation part 10 is made of heat-resistant material. The heat-resistant temperature of the atomizing material simulation part 10 can be 350°C or higher, preferably 400°C or higher, and more preferably 350°C to 400°C. In some embodiments, the material of the atomizing material simulation part 10 can include one or both of polyimide foam and ceramic. In actual implementation, the material of the atomizing material simulation part 10 is not limited to the above-mentioned materials, but can also be other materials that can meet the heat resistance requirements.

[0103] In a possible implementation, there are at least two first temperature measuring elements 101, which are respectively arranged at different positions of the atomized material simulation part 10. In some embodiments, at least two first temperature measuring elements 101 are spaced apart along the length direction of the atomized material simulation part 10. In some embodiments, at least two first temperature measuring elements 101 are spaced apart from the center to the periphery of the atomized material simulation part 10. In some embodiments, at least two first temperature measuring elements 101 are not only spaced apart along the length direction of the atomized material simulation part 10, but also spaced apart from the center to the periphery of the atomized material simulation part 10.

[0104] Please continue to see Figure 1 , the atomization heating simulation device also includes a mouthpiece portion 30, a cooling portion 20 and a packaging material 60. The mouthpiece portion 30 and the atomization material simulation portion 10 are respectively located at both ends in the length direction. The cooling portion 20 is connected to the atomization material simulation portion 10, and is used to cool the airflow from the atomization material simulation portion 10. The packaging material 60 circumferentially covers the atomization material simulation portion 10, the cooling portion 20 and the mouthpiece portion 30. The flow path of the airflow in the atomization heating simulation device is: passing through the atomization material simulation portion 10 and the cooling portion 20 in sequence, and then flowing out of the mouthpiece portion 30. Optionally, a guide portion 40 is also provided between the cooling portion 20 and the atomization material simulation portion 10, and the guide portion 40 connects the atomization material simulation portion 10 and the cooling portion 20, and is used to transfer the gas in the atomization material simulation portion 10 to the cooling portion 20.

[0105] The heat-resistant temperature of the mouthpiece 30 is higher than 80°C. The material of the mouthpiece 30 includes but is not limited to RCA (Recycled Cellulose Acetate) and / or PLA (polylactic acid, also known as polylactide). The heat-resistant temperature of the packaging material 60 is higher than 150°C. The material of the packaging material 60 includes but is not limited to PEEK (poly(ether-ether-ketone)).

[0106] In some embodiments, the cooling unit 20 includes a hollow cavity 201, which connects the atomizing material simulation unit 10 and the mouthpiece unit 30. The aerosol from the atomizing material simulation unit 10 reaches the mouthpiece unit 30 after passing through the hollow cavity 201. The aerosol formed in the atomizing material simulation unit 10 has a high temperature. When the high-temperature aerosol enters the hollow cavity 201, it mixes with the low-temperature gas in the hollow cavity 201 to cool down, and the temperature of the aerosol reaching the mouthpiece unit 30 is controlled within the inhalable temperature range. In other embodiments, the cooling unit 20 includes a hollow cavity 201 and at least one through hole 202, wherein the hollow cavity 201 connects the atomizing material simulation unit 10 and the mouthpiece unit 30, and the through hole 202 connects the hollow cavity 201 with the external air. The external low-temperature air can enter the hollow cavity 201 through the through hole 202 and mix with the aerosol in the hollow cavity 201, thereby reducing the temperature of the aerosol flowing into the mouthpiece section. In some embodiments, the packaging material 60 circumferentially covers the atomizing material simulation part 10 and the mouthpiece part 30, and fixes the relative position between the atomizing material simulation part 10 and the mouthpiece part 30, and a hollow cavity 201 is formed between the atomizing material simulation part 10 and the mouthpiece part 30, and the through hole 202 passes through the wall of the packaging material 60 and communicates with the hollow cavity 201.

[0107] In a possible implementation, the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device further includes a second temperature measuring element 203, and the second temperature measuring element 203 is disposed in the cooling part 20, and is used to detect the temperature of the cooling part 20 in the heating state.

[0108] There are at least two second temperature measuring elements 203, which are respectively arranged at different positions of the cooling part 20. In some embodiments, at least two second temperature measuring elements 203 are spaced apart along the length direction of the cooling part 20. In some embodiments, at least two second temperature measuring elements 203 are spaced apart from the center to the periphery of the cooling part 20. In some embodiments, at least two second temperature measuring elements 203 are spaced apart along the length direction of the cooling part 20 and spaced apart from the center to the periphery of the cooling part 20.

[0109] In a possible implementation, the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device further includes a third temperature measuring element 301 , and the third temperature measuring element 301 is disposed at the mouthpiece 30 and is used to detect the temperature of the mouthpiece 30 in a heating state.

[0110] There are at least two third temperature measuring elements 301, which are respectively arranged at different positions of the mouthpiece portion 30. In some embodiments, at least two third temperature measuring elements 301 are spaced apart along the length direction of the cooling portion 20. In some embodiments, at least two third temperature measuring elements 301 are spaced apart from the center to the periphery of the cooling portion 20. In some embodiments, at least two third temperature measuring elements 301 are spaced apart along the length direction of the cooling portion 20 and spaced apart from the center to the periphery of the cooling portion 20.

[0111] In one possible implementation, the difference between the inhalation resistance of the atomizing material simulation unit 10 and the inhalation resistance of the aerosol generating material of the simulated aerosol generating product is within a preset range. Exemplarily, the difference between the inhalation resistance of the non-consumable atomizing heating simulation device and the inhalation resistance of the simulated aerosol generating product can be between ±40 mmWg. According to the inhalation resistance value of the current main aerosol generating product, the inhalation resistance of the non-consumable atomizing heating simulation device can be set to 90 mmWg to 110 mmWg, so that it is close to the inhalation resistance value of the real aerosol generating product.

[0112] In one possible implementation, if the atomizing material simulation part 10 is looser than the aerosol-forming matrix of the real aerosol-generating product, it will cause the inhalation resistance to be too low. In this regard, the present embodiment provides an inhalation resistance regulator in the atomizing and heating simulation device, and the inhalation resistance regulator is used to adjust the inhalation resistance of the non-consumable atomizing and heating simulation device, so that the difference between the inhalation resistance of the non-consumable atomizing and heating simulation device and the inhalation resistance of the aerosol-generating material of the simulated aerosol-generating product is within a preset range. In one possible implementation, the difference between the inhalation resistance of the non-consumable atomizing and heating simulation device and the inhalation resistance of the simulated aerosol-generating product is between ±40 mmWg. Specifically, the inhalation resistance regulator can be used to control the inhalation resistance of the atomizing and heating simulation device to 90 mmWg to 110 mmWg, so that it is close to the inhalation resistance value of the real aerosol-generating product.

[0113] The inhalation resistance regulator can be arranged in the atomization heating simulation device or outside the atomization heating simulation device. In some embodiments, the inhalation resistance regulator can be arranged in the cooling part 20 of the atomization heating simulation device, for example, in the hollow cavity 201 of the cooling part 20, and between the atomization material simulation part 10 and the through hole 202. In some embodiments, the inhalation resistance regulator can also be arranged in the mouthpiece part 30. In other embodiments, the inhalation resistance regulator can also be arranged outside the non-consumable atomization heating simulation device, for example, the inhalation resistance regulator can be arranged between the non-consumable atomization heating simulation device and the suction machine, which is used to simulate the suction action of the user when using an electronic cigarette. In this embodiment, the suction machine can be connected to the mouthpiece part 30 of the non-consumable atomization heating simulation device, and the airflow is driven through the atomization material simulation part 10 and the cooling part 20 in sequence through the suction action, and then flows out from the mouthpiece part 30.

[0114] Figure 2 and Figure 3 The structure of a non-consumption atomization heating simulation device is shown in FIG. Figure 2 and Figure 3 The atomization heating simulation device includes an end 50, an atomization material simulation part 10, a cooling part 20, a mouthpiece part 30 and a packaging material 60. The end 50, the atomization material simulation part 10, the cooling part 20 and the mouthpiece part 30 are arranged along the length direction of the atomization heating simulation device, and the packaging material 60 is coated on the outside of the atomization material simulation part 10, the cooling part 20 and the mouthpiece part 30. The end 50 includes an end plug 502 and an end element 501. The end plug 502 is connected to the packaging material 60. The end element 501 is accommodated in the end plug 502. The end element 501 is made of porous material, and external air can enter the atomization material simulation part 10 through the end element 501. The atomization material simulation part 10 is provided with an atomization material simulation element 102, a first fixture 103 and at least one first temperature measuring element 101. The first fixture 103 surrounds and / or embeds the atomization material simulation element 102. The first temperature measuring element 101 is arranged on the first fixture 103. The cooling part 20 is provided with a hollow cavity 201, a second fixture 204, at least one through hole 202 and at least one second temperature measuring element 203. The through hole 202 penetrates the packaging material 60 to connect the external air with the hollow cavity 201. The second fixture 204 is arranged in the hollow cavity 201, and the second temperature measuring element 203 is arranged on the second fixture 204. The mouthpiece part 30 includes a filter element 302, a cavity 303, a third fixture 304 and at least one third temperature measuring element 301. The filter element 302 is made of porous material. The gas in the hollow cavity 201 can enter the cavity 303 through the filter element 302. The third fixture 304 is located at the cavity 303 of the mouthpiece part 30. The third temperature measuring element 301 is arranged on the third fixture 304.

[0115] Figure 3The atomization heating simulation device shown is suitable for a circumferentially heated aerosol supply device. The heating element of the circumferentially heated aerosol supply device is generally cylindrical. When the atomization heating simulation device is received in the aerosol supply device, the atomization material simulation part 10 enters the cylindrical heating element. The first fixture 103 can be arranged around the outer surface of the atomization material simulation element 102, or can be embedded in the atomization material simulation element 102.

[0116] Figure 4 and Figure 5 The structure of a non-consumption atomization heating simulation device is shown in FIG. Figure 4 and Figure 5 The atomization heating simulation device comprises an atomization material simulation part 10, a cooling part 20, a mouthpiece part 30 and a packaging material 60. The atomization material simulation part 10, the cooling part 20 and the mouthpiece part 30 are arranged along the length direction of the atomization heating simulation device, and the packaging material 60 covers the atomization material simulation part 10, the cooling part 20 and the mouthpiece part 30. The atomization material simulation part 10 comprises an atomization material simulation element 102, a first fixture 103 and at least one first temperature measuring element 101. The first fixture 103 surrounds and / or embeds the atomization material simulation element 102. The first temperature measuring element 101 is arranged on the first fixture 103. The cooling part 20 is provided with a hollow cavity 201, a second fixture 204, at least one through hole 202 and at least one second temperature measuring element 203. The through hole 202 penetrates the packaging material 60 to connect the external air with the hollow cavity 201. The second fixture 204 is arranged in the hollow cavity 201, and the second temperature measuring element 203 is arranged on the second fixture 204. The mouthpiece part 30 includes a filter element 302 and a cavity 303. The filter element 302 is made of porous material. The gas in the hollow cavity 201 can enter the cavity 303 through the filter element 302.

[0117] Figure 5 The atomization heating simulation device shown is suitable for a centrally heated aerosol supply device. The heating element of the centrally heated aerosol supply device is generally a puncture member, and the atomized material simulation part 10 is provided with a puncture cavity 104 for the puncture member to enter. The first fixture 103 can also be arranged in the puncture cavity 104, can also be arranged around the outer surface of the atomized material simulation element 102, and can also be embedded in the atomized material simulation element 102.

[0118] This embodiment replaces the materials of each part on the basis of retaining the structure of the real aerosol generating product to form an atomization heating simulation device. The durability of each part of the atomization heating simulation device is enhanced, especially the atomization material simulation part 10 will not be carbonized after heating, so it can be used repeatedly. The atomization heating simulation device of this embodiment has almost no consumption during the heating process. In the heating body test of the aerosol supply device, the atomization heating simulation device is used instead of the real aerosol generating product, which can reduce waste, does not cause pollution, and does not have the risk of embargo. In addition, after the atomization heating simulation device replaces the real aerosol generating product and is inserted into the aerosol supply device, the heating of the aerosol generating product can be simulated to a certain extent, and the temperature distribution inside the atomization heating simulation device can be truly detected, rather than the temperature distribution on the surface of the atomization heating simulation device, which is of great significance in practical research.

[0119] This embodiment provides an aerosol supply system, including an aerosol supply device and the above-mentioned non-consumption atomization and heating simulation device.

[0120] See also Figure 6 and Figure 7 The aerosol supply device includes a shell 701 and a heating module and a battery module 706 arranged in the shell 701. The battery module 706 is used to power the heating module. The heating module can heat the atomization heating simulation device received therein when the electricity is turned on, thereby generating an aerosol. Among them, the shell 701 is provided with a receiving cavity 702, and the surface of the shell 701 is provided with an insertion port 703, the insertion port 703 is connected to the receiving cavity 702, and the atomization heating simulation device can enter the receiving cavity 702 through the insertion port 703. The heating method of the heating element can be a central heating method or a circumferential heating method. When the central heating method is adopted, the heating module includes a heating element, and the heating element is a puncture member 704 arranged in the receiving cavity. After the atomization heating simulation device enters the receiving cavity, the puncture member 704 pierces the atomization material simulation part of the atomization heating simulation device, and the heating element generates heat to heat the atomization material simulation part from the inside to the outside. When the circumferential heating method is adopted, the heating module includes a heating element and a coil 705. The heating element is arranged in the receiving cavity and is made of magnetic induction material. The heating element is constructed as a cylinder 706, and the coil 705 is arranged around the receiving cavity 702. After the atomization heating simulation device enters the receiving cavity 702, the heating element surrounds the atomization material simulation part of the atomization heating simulation device. When the coil 705 is energized, an electromagnetic field is generated, and the heating element generates heat in the electromagnetic field, thereby being able to heat the atomization material simulation part from the outside to the inside.

[0121] During the heating of the atomization heating simulation device, the first temperature measuring element detects the temperature of the atomization material simulation part in the heating state, the second temperature measuring element detects the temperature of the cooling part in the heating state, and the third temperature measuring element detects the temperature of the mouthpiece in the heating state. The second temperature measuring element and the third temperature measuring element collect the temperature of each section inside the atomization heating simulation device, which can accurately feedback the temperature change of the aerosol when it flows inside the atomization heating simulation device. These temperature data are conducive to guiding the further improvement of the structure of the aerosol generating product and the aerosol supply device.

[0122] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to 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.

[0123] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0124] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0125] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations of the present invention. Ordinary technicians in the field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A non-consumption atomization heating simulation device for heating element function testing, characterized in that: include: The atomized material simulation unit is used to simulate the aerosol-generating material and reflect the temperature field under heating, and A first temperature measuring element is provided in the atomized material simulation part and is used for detecting the temperature of the atomized material simulation part in a heated state.

2. The non-consumption atomization heating simulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are at least two first temperature measuring elements, which are respectively arranged at different positions of the atomized material simulation part.

3. The non-consumption atomization heating simulation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: At least two first temperature measuring elements are distributed at intervals along the length direction of the atomized material simulation part and / or are distributed at intervals from the center to the periphery of the atomized material simulation part.

4. The non-consumption atomization heating simulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat-resistant temperature of the atomized material simulation part is higher than 350°C.

5. The non-consumption atomization heating simulation device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The heat-resistant temperature of the atomized material simulation part is 350°C to 400°C.

6. The non-consumption atomization heating simulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material of the atomized material simulation part includes polyimide foam and / or ceramic.

7. The non-consumption atomization heating simulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The simulation device is used to simulate a cigarette, and the simulation device also includes: The mouthpiece and the atomizing material simulation part are respectively located at two ends in the length direction; The cooling part is communicated with the atomizing material simulation part and is used for cooling the airflow from the atomizing material simulation part.

8. The non-consumption atomization heating simulation device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cooling part comprises a hollow cavity and at least one through hole, the hollow cavity communicates with the atomizing material simulation part and the cigarette holder part, and the through hole communicates with the hollow cavity and external air.

9. The non-consumption atomization heating simulation device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The heat-resistant temperature of the mouthpiece is higher than 80°C.

10. The non-consumption atomization heating simulation device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The material of the mouthpiece includes regenerated cellulose acetate and / or polylactic acid.

11. The non-consumption atomization heating simulation device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The non-consumption atomization heating simulation device also includes a packaging material, which circumferentially covers the atomization material simulation part, the cooling part and the mouthpiece part.

12. The non-consumption atomization heating simulation device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The hollow cavity is formed by wrapping the packaging material, and the through hole penetrates the wall of the packaging material.

13. The non-consumption atomization heating simulation device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The heat-resistant temperature of the packaging material is higher than 150°C.

14. The non-consumption atomization heating simulation device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The material of the packaging material includes polyetheretherketone.

15. The non-consumption atomization heating simulation device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The non-consumption atomization heating simulation device also includes: A second temperature measuring element is provided in the cooling part and is used for detecting the temperature of the cooling part in a heating state.

16. The non-consumption atomization heating simulation device according to claim 15, characterized in that: There are at least two second temperature measuring elements, which are respectively arranged at different positions of the cooling part.

17. The non-consumption atomization heating simulation device according to claim 16, characterized in that: At least two second temperature measuring elements are distributed at intervals along the length direction of the cooling portion and / or are distributed at intervals from the center to the periphery of the cooling portion.

18. The non-consumption atomization heating simulation device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The non-consumption atomization heating simulation device also includes: A third temperature measuring element is arranged at the mouthpiece and is used to detect the temperature of the mouthpiece in a heated state.

19. The non-consumption atomization heating simulation device according to claim 18, characterized in that: There are at least two third temperature measuring elements, which are respectively arranged at different positions of the cigarette holder.

20. The non-consumption atomization heating simulation device according to claim 19, characterized in that: At least two third temperature measuring elements are distributed at intervals along the length direction of the mouthpiece and / or are distributed at intervals from the center to the periphery of the mouthpiece.

21. The non-consumption atomization heating simulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The difference between the draw resistance of the atomized material simulation portion and the draw resistance of the aerosol generating material of the simulated aerosol generating article is within a preset range.

22. The non-consumption atomization heating simulation device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The non-consumption atomization and heating simulation device further comprises a draw resistance adjuster, and the draw resistance adjuster is configured to adjust the draw resistance of the non-consumption atomization and heating simulation device.

23. The non-consumption atomization heating simulation device according to claim 22, characterized in that: The absorption resistance regulator is arranged in the hollow cavity of the cooling portion and is located between the atomizing material simulation portion and the through hole.

24. The non-consumption atomization heating simulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The non-consumption atomization heating simulation device has a draw resistance of 90 to 110 mmWg.

25. An aerosol supply system, characterized in that: comprising an aerosol supply device and a non-consumable atomization heating simulation device as described in any one of claims 1 to 24, The aerosol supply device comprises: a receiving chamber configured to at least partially receive the non-consumable atomization heating simulation device; A heating element is configured to heat the atomization material simulation part of the non-consumption atomization heating simulation device.

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