Consumption-free simulation cigarette

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model 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 technical field of aerosol supply, and in particular to a non-consumable simulated cigarette. Background Art

[0002] For heat-not-burn aerosol supply devices (THP), the traditional methods for testing the temperature field of cigarettes are mainly the following:

[0003] 1. Attaching a thermocouple to the heat source. Firstly, simply attaching the thermocouple to the device prevents the insertion of a cigarette. Therefore, this method focuses on measuring the heating curve of the heating element and fails to reflect the actual temperature of the heated cigarette. Furthermore, this method only measures point temperatures and fails to reflect the temperature distribution. Furthermore, the test does not consider the puffing process, thus failing to account for the effects of convection on temperature.

[0004] 2. Disassemble the device, expose the heat source, and use infrared temperature measurement. Although this test method can display the temperature field, it lacks the suction process and therefore cannot include the impact of heat convection on temperature. Moreover, exposing the heating element to air makes the heat radiation and heat convection of the heating element far from the actual situation.

[0005] As can be seen from the above, both internal temperature measurement methods focus on testing the temperature of the heating element itself. In reality, the temperature of the heating element does not fully reflect the internal temperature of the cigarette. Factors such as the heating method, distance from the heating element, and airway flow all affect the actual temperature of the cigarette. The temperature field of the cigarette is the factor that directly influences taste. Therefore, the above two methods are not sufficient to evaluate the taste quality of THP equipment. Furthermore, inserting thermocouples into actual cigarettes presents the problem of difficult positioning. To eliminate the influence of these variables, a large number of samples must be tested, which undoubtedly significantly increases the cost of cigarette testing.

[0006] Therefore, there is an urgent need to produce a reusable "simulated cigarette" that is similar to a cigarette in structure, thermodynamic properties, and draw resistance to test the actual heating effects brought about by different devices in order to solve one or more of the above problems. Utility Model Content

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

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

[0009] A simulation segment for simulating atomized material, used for simulating a heating process of the atomized material without consumption, wherein the simulation segment is cylindrical;

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

[0011] The simulation section 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 section, and the second detection position is closer to the central axis of the cylindrical simulation section relative to the first detection position. Each detection position is provided with a first temperature measuring element.

[0012] Through the embodiment of the present application, the first detection position is set on the outer wall of the cylindrical simulation segment, and the second detection position is set closer to the central axis of the cylindrical simulation segment relative to the first detection position. Each detection position is provided with a first temperature measuring element. On the one hand, the first temperature measuring element is distributed in the simulation segment in a spatial lattice manner, so that the temperature change of the simulation segment can be tested to meet the test requirements. On the other hand, it can improve the test stability and repeatability.

[0013] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned non-consumable simulated cigarette, the cylindrical simulation section has a mounting structure extending from one axial end to the other end, and the first temperature measuring element extends from the mounting structure and reaches a designated detection position.

[0014] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned non-consumed simulated cigarette, the mounting structure includes an axial hole located inside the cylindrical simulation section, and the second detection position is located in the axial hole.

[0015] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned non-consumed simulated cigarette, the mounting structure includes a mounting groove located on the outer peripheral wall of the cylindrical simulation section and extending axially, and the first detection position is located in the mounting groove.

[0016] In a technical solution of the above-mentioned non-consumable simulated cigarette, the simulated cigarette also includes a circumferential bracket arranged outside the simulation segment, and the circumferential bracket is provided with ribs located on the inner wall surface and protruding toward the simulation segment. The ribs are inserted into the mounting groove to assist in fixing the first temperature measuring element.

[0017] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned non-consumed simulated cigarette, the mounting structure includes a mounting groove located on the outer peripheral wall of the cylindrical simulation section and extending along the axial direction, and the second detection position is located in the mounting groove.

[0018] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned non-consumable simulated cigarette, the simulated cigarette further includes a circumferential support sleeved outside the simulation section, the circumferential support having an axial groove on its inner wall, and the first detection position is located in the axial groove;

[0019] The circumferential bracket is further provided with a rib located on the inner wall surface and protruding toward the simulation section. The rib is inserted into the mounting groove to assist in fixing the first temperature measuring element.

[0020] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned non-consumable simulated cigarette, the first temperature measuring element is fixed in the corresponding axial hole or the mounting groove or the axial groove by adhesive.

[0021] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned non-consumable simulated cigarette, the simulated cigarette further includes:

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

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

[0024] The third temperature measuring element is used to detect the temperature of the filter segment. The filter segment is provided with at least one fourth detection position along the length direction of the simulated cigarette, and each of the fourth detection positions is provided with the third temperature measuring element.

[0025] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned non-consumable simulated cigarette, the simulated cigarette further comprises a cylindrical outer shell having a hollow hole, the outer shell being sleeved over the filter segment, the cooling segment and the simulated segment;

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

[0027] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned non-consumable simulated cigarette, a plurality of auxiliary grooves extending in the axial direction are provided on the inner peripheral wall of the shell, for each temperature measuring element to pass through in the axial direction and reach the corresponding detection position.

[0028] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned non-consumable simulated cigarette, the through holes have a first array and a second array, the first array is located in the filter segment, and the second array is located in the cooling segment or the simulation segment.

[0029] In a technical solution of the above-mentioned non-consumable simulated cigarette, the simulated cigarette also includes a central bracket located in the outer shell and coaxial with the outer shell, the central bracket is inserted into the filter segment in the axial downstream section, and a first side groove extending in the axial direction is provided 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 to the first side groove.

[0030] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned non-consumable simulated cigarette, the central support also has an upstream section located at the cooling section, and a second side groove extending axially is provided on 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 to the second side groove.

[0031] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned non-consumable simulated cigarette, the central support is supported on the axial end face of the simulation section at the axial upstream end.

[0032] In a technical solution of the above-mentioned non-consumable simulated cigarette, the central bracket is further provided with an auxiliary fixing part in the middle part, and the auxiliary fixing part is axially located at the position of the through hole of the second array. The auxiliary fixing part is provided with an axially through 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.

[0033] In one technical solution of the above-mentioned non-consumable simulated cigarette, the simulated cigarette further includes:

[0034] The bottom cover is connected to one end of the shell where the simulation segment is provided, and is used to fix the simulation segment in the shell.

[0035] The above one or more technical solutions of this application have at least one or more of the following beneficial effects:

[0036] In the technical solution for implementing the present application, the non-consumable simulated cigarette includes: a simulation segment for simulating atomized material, which is used to simulate the heating process of the atomized material without consumption, and the simulation segment is cylindrical; a first temperature measuring element, which is used to detect the temperature of the simulation segment; 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 relative to the first detection position, and each detection position is provided with a first temperature measuring element. Through the solution of the present application, on the one hand, the first temperature measuring element is distributed in the simulation segment in a spatial lattice manner, so that the temperature change of the simulation segment can be tested to meet the test requirements, and on the other hand, the test stability and repeatability can be improved.

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

[0038] The disclosure of this application will be more easily understood with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that these drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Furthermore, similar numbers in the figures represent similar components, where:

[0039] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a non-consumable simulated cigarette provided in Example 1 of the present application;

[0040] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of a non-consumed simulated cigarette provided in Example 1 of the present application;

[0041] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a simulated cigarette without consumption provided in Example 1 of the present application;

[0042] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of a circumferential support for a non-consumable simulated cigarette provided in Example 1 of the present application;

[0043] Figure 5 This is a dot matrix diagram of the detection position of the unconsumed simulated cigarette provided in Example 1 of the present application;

[0044] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of the shell of the non-consumable simulated cigarette provided in Example 1 of the present application;

[0045] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of a simulated non-consumed cigarette provided in Example 2 of the present application;

[0046] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of a simulated cigarette without consumption provided in Example 2 of the present application;

[0047] Figure 9 This is a dot matrix diagram of the detection position of the unconsumed simulated cigarette provided in Example 2 of the present application.

[0048] Description of reference numerals:

[0049] 100, 100': simulation section; 110, 110': mounting structure; 111: mounting slot; 112': axial hole; 200, 200': cooling section; 300, 300': filter section; 400: housing; 410: hollow hole; 420: through hole; 421: first array; 422: second array; 430: first part; 440: second part; 450: auxiliary slot; 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 Position; 700, 700′: circumferential bracket; 710, 710′: axial groove; 720: rib; 721: groove; 800, 800′: central bracket; 810, 810′: upstream section; 811, 811′: second side groove; 812′: third side groove; 820, 820′: downstream section; 821, 821′: first side groove; 830, 830′: upstream end; 840: auxiliary fixing part; 841: auxiliary positioning hole; 850: end fixing member; 900, 900′: bottom cover; 910, 910′: first structural member; 920, 920′: second structural member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] Some embodiments of the present application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of the present application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application.

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

[0052] Combustible aerosol delivery systems, such as cigarettes, cigarillos, cigars, and tobacco for pipe smoking or for rolling or making your own cigarettes (whether based on tobacco, tobacco derivatives, expanded tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, tobacco substitutes or other smokeable material);

[0053] 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

[0054] Non-aerosol delivery systems that 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, 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.

[0055] 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.

[0056] In some embodiments, the delivery system is a combustible aerosol supply system, such as 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 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 wrap, a tipping paper, or a cigarette paper).

[0058] 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.

[0059] In some embodiments, the delivery system is a non-flammable aerosol supply system, for example, a powered non-flammable aerosol supply system.

[0060] 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), although it should be noted that the presence of nicotine in the aerosol-generating material is not required.

[0061] 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.

[0062] In some embodiments, the non-flammable aerosol delivery 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.

[0063] Generally, a non-flammable aerosol supply system may include a non-flammable aerosol supply system and consumables for use with the non-flammable aerosol supply system.

[0064] In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to consumables that include an aerosol-generating material and are configured for use with a non-flammable aerosol supply system. These consumables are sometimes referred to in this disclosure as articles of manufacture.

[0065] In some embodiments, a non-flammable aerosol supply system, such as a non-flammable aerosol supply system thereof, can include a power source and a controller. The power source can be, for example, an electrical source or an exothermic source. In some embodiments, the exothermic source comprises a carbon matrix that can 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.

[0066] In some embodiments, a non-flammable aerosol supply system may include an area for receiving a consumable product, an aerosol generator, an aerosol generating region, a housing, a mouthpiece, a filter, and / or an aerosol modifier.

[0067] In some embodiments, consumables for use with a non-flammable aerosol supply system may include an aerosol generating material, an aerosol generating material storage area, an aerosol generating material delivery component, an aerosol generator, an aerosol generating area, a housing, a wrapper, a filter, a mouthpiece, and / or an aerosol modifier.

[0068] In some embodiments, the delivery system is a non-aerosol 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.

[0069] 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.

[0070] In some embodiments, the substance 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, for example, be 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.

[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, active substances 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, husks, shells, and the like. Alternatively, the material may include an active compound naturally occurring in a plant, obtained synthetically. The material may be in the form of a liquid, gas, solid, powder, dust, crushed particles, granules, pellets, chips, strips, sheets, and the like.

[0073] 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, aniseed (fennel), basil, bay leaf, cardamom, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, oregano, paprika, rosemary, saffron, lavender, Grass, lemon peel, mint, juniper, elderberry, vanilla, wintergreen, perilla plant, turmeric, turmeric root powder, sandalwood, coriander leaf, bergamot, orange blossom, myrtle, black currant, valerian, Spanish bell pepper, nutmeg, damson, marjoram, olive, lemon mint, lemon basil, chives, parsley, verbena, tarragon, geranium, mulberry, ginseng, theanine, tetramethyluric acid, maca, Indian ginseng, damson, guana tea, chlorophyll, baobab tree 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, heartleaf spearmint, longleaf mint, pineapple mint, lip calyx mint, spearmint cv, and apple mint.

[0074] 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.

[0075] In some embodiments, the active substance 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 Camellia sinensis and Fennel.

[0076] In some embodiments, the substance to be delivered includes a flavoring. As used herein, the terms "flavoring" and "flavoring" refer to materials that can be used to produce a taste, fragrance, or other physical sensation desired by adult consumers in a product, where permitted by local regulations. It can include naturally occurring flavoring materials, plants, extracts of plants, 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, tangerine, lemon, lime, tropical fruits, papaya, rhubarb, grape Durian, dragon fruit, cucumber, blueberry, mulberry, citrus fruits, Durling, bourbon, scotch, whiskey, gin, tequila, rum, spearmint, mint, lavender, aloe vera, cardamom, celery, bitter bean peel, nutmeg, sandalwood, bergamot, geranium, khat, 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, yerba mate, orange peel, rose, tea (e.g., green or black), thyme, juniper, elderberry, basil, bay leaves, cumin, oregano, chili pepper, rosemary, saffron, lemon peel, mint, beefsteak, turmeric, coriander, myrtle, black currant, valerian, Spanish bell pepper, mace, dami The present invention also provides a kind of beverage that can be used to treat a variety of skin conditions, such as skin inflammation, rash ...

[0077] 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.

[0078] In some embodiments, in addition to or in place of aroma or taste nerves, flavoring agents may include sensates intended to achieve somatic sensations typically chemically induced and perceived by stimulation of the fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve), and these may include agents that provide heating, cooling, tingling, or 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.

[0079] An aerosol generating material is a material that is capable of generating an aerosol when heated, irradiated or energized in any other way. The aerosol generating material may, for example, be in the form of a solid, liquid or gel, 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 "monolithic 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) within it. In some embodiments, the aerosol generating material may, for example, include from about 50 wt%, 60 wt% or 70 wt% amorphous solid to about 90 wt%, 95 wt% or 100 wt% amorphous solid.

[0080] 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.

[0081] The aerosol-forming material may include one or more components capable of forming an aerosol. In some embodiments, the aerosol-forming 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 diacetic glycerides, benzyl benzoate, benzylphenyl acetate, tributyrin, lauryl acetate, lauric acid, myristic acid, and propylene carbonate.

[0082] 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.

[0083] The material may be present on or within a carrier to form a substrate. The carrier may be or include, for example, paper, cardboard, paperboard, reconstituted material, plastic material, ceramic material, composite material, glass, metal, or metal alloy. In some embodiments, the carrier includes the 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 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 region, 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, comprise a combustible material, a material that can be heated by electrical conduction, or a susceptor.

[0085] A susceptor is a material that can be heated by penetrating it with a varying magnetic field (e.g., an alternating magnetic field). The susceptor can be a conductive material, such that penetration by the varying magnetic field results in inductive heating of the heated material. The heated material can be a magnetic material, such that penetration by the varying magnetic field results in hysteresis heating of the heated material. A susceptor can be both conductive and magnetic, allowing it to be heated by both heating mechanisms. A device configured to generate a varying magnetic field is referred to herein as a magnetic field generator.

[0086] An aerosol modifier is a substance typically located downstream of an aerosol generation region that is configured to modify the generated aerosol, for example, by changing the taste, flavor, acidity, or another characteristic of the aerosol. The aerosol modifier can be disposed in an aerosol modifier release component that is operable to selectively release the aerosol modifier. For example, the aerosol modifier can be an additive or an adsorbent. For example, the aerosol modifier can include one or more of a flavoring, a colorant, water, and a carbon adsorbent. 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, string, or granules. The aerosol modifier can be free of filter material.

[0087] 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 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.

[0088] The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery systems (which may also be referred to as vapor delivery systems), such as atomizers or electronic cigarettes. 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 delivery systems / devices and electronic aerosol delivery systems / devices. In addition, as is common in the art, the terms "aerosol" and "vapor" and related terms such as "evaporation," "atomization," and "aerosolization" are often used interchangeably.

[0089] Aerosol delivery systems (electronic cigarettes) typically (although not always) include modular components that include a reusable device portion and a replaceable (disposable / consumable) cartridge component. Typically, the replaceable cartridge component will include an aerosol generating material and a vaporizer (which can be collectively referred to as an "atomizer"), and the reusable device portion will include a power supply (e.g., a rechargeable power supply) and a control circuit. It will be understood that these different parts may include additional elements depending on their function. For example, the reusable device portion will typically include a user interface for receiving user input and displaying operating status features, and the replaceable cartridge device portion in some cases includes a temperature sensor for helping to control temperature. 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 component and a replacement cartridge attached to its appropriate position. Systems and devices that conform to this type of two-piece modular configuration may generally be referred to as two-piece systems / devices.

[0090] 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 employing a disposable cartridge. However, it will be understood that the basic principles described herein can be equally applicable to different configurations, such as a one-piece system or a modular system comprising more than two components, refillable devices and single-use disposables, as well as 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 delivery system that is operatively 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.

[0091] As described in the background technology, for heat-not-burn aerosol supply devices (THP), traditional methods of testing the temperature field of cigarettes focus on testing the temperature of the heating element itself. In fact, the temperature of the heating element cannot fully reflect the temperature inside the cigarette. The heating method, the distance from the heating element, the airway, etc. will affect the actual temperature of the cigarette. The temperature field of the cigarette is the direct factor affecting the taste. Therefore, the traditional method of testing the temperature field of cigarettes is not sufficient to evaluate the taste quality brought by the THP device. If a thermocouple is to be inserted into the actual cigarette, the problem of difficult positioning of the thermocouple will be faced. In order to eliminate the influence of variables, a large number of samples are required for testing, which will undoubtedly greatly increase the cost of cigarette testing.

[0092] To address one or more of the aforementioned issues, embodiments of the present application creatively propose a non-consumable simulated cigarette, whose structure, thermodynamic properties, and draw resistance are similar to those of a cigarette, and which is reusable. This simulated cigarette includes at least a simulated segment simulating atomized material. Firstly, the first temperature measuring element is distributed in a spatial lattice within the simulated segment, thereby enabling measurement of temperature changes within the simulated segment, meeting testing requirements, and secondly, improving test stability and repeatability.

[0093] Example 1

[0094] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a non-consumable simulated cigarette provided in an embodiment of the present application. Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of a non-consumed simulated cigarette provided in an embodiment of the present application, Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a simulated cigarette without consumption provided in the embodiment of the present application, referring to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, it generally includes a simulation section 100, a cooling section 200, a filter section 300, a shell 400 and a temperature measuring element. Among them, a hollow hole 410 is formed inside the shell 400, and components such as the simulation section 100, the cooling section 200, the filter section 300 and the temperature measuring element are all accommodated in the hollow hole 410. The simulation section 100 is used to simulate the atomized material and simulate the heating process of the atomized material without consumption. The cooling section 200 is used to simulate the cooling process of the aerosol, and the filter section 300 is used to simulate the filter of the cigarette. The temperature measuring element includes multiple ones, each 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, and the first temperature measuring element 510 is used to detect the temperature of the simulation section 100.

[0095] It should be noted that the non-consumption of the simulated cigarette provided in the embodiments of the present application means that no atomized material is consumed during the heating process. The atomized material refers to the aerosol that can be formed for the user to inhale after being heated. The atomized material includes materials containing tobacco, materials that do not contain tobacco but contain nicotine, and materials that do not contain tobacco or nicotine, and are not specifically limited here. It is understood that the physical properties of certain components of the simulated cigarette will change with the number of uses, so the relevant components can be replaced when necessary.

[0096] It should be noted that the shape of the simulation segment 100 is not specifically limited in the embodiment of the present application. It can be set according to actual product requirements during specific implementation. The work is an exemplary but not restrictive description. The simulation segment 100 can be cylindrical, so that its structure is similar to the structure of the aerosol material of the cigarette.

[0097] Reference Figure 3 As shown, a plurality of detection positions are provided on the simulation section 100, and each detection position is provided with a first temperature measuring element 510. As a preferred embodiment, in the embodiment 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 provided on the outer peripheral 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 relative to 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 a spatial lattice manner, thereby making the first temperature measuring element 510 distributed in the simulation section 100 in a spatial lattice manner, so that the first temperature measuring element 510 can test the temperature changes in all directions of the simulation section 100 to meet the test requirements.

[0098] As a preferred embodiment, in the embodiment of the present application, a mounting structure 110 is provided on the simulation section 100, and the mounting structure 110 extends from one axial end to the other end of the simulation section 100. The first temperature measuring element 510 can extend through the mounting structure 110 and reach the designated detection position.

[0099] It is understandable that common heat-not-burn aerosol supply devices (THP) include two heating methods: central heating and circumferential heating. In the embodiment of the present application, the simulated cigarette used for the heat-not-burn aerosol supply device (THP) with central heating is taken as an example to illustrate the present application scheme. For the heat-not-burn aerosol supply device (THP) with central heating, the heating needle of the device needs to be inserted into the atomizing material section of the cigarette (corresponding to the simulated section of the simulated cigarette) for heating, so the temperature measuring element cannot be installed at the center axis position of the atomizing material section (corresponding to the simulated section of the simulated cigarette). Based on the above reasons, further reference is made to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the simulated cigarette also includes a circumferential bracket 700, which is sleeved on the outside of the simulation section 100. An axial groove 710 is provided on the inner wall surface of the circumferential bracket 700, and the first detection position 610 is located in the axial groove 710. The mounting structure 110 includes at least a mounting groove 111, wherein the mounting groove 111 is located on the outer peripheral wall of the simulation section 100 and extends axially, and the second detection position 620 is located in the mounting groove 111. It can be understood that the mounting groove 111 is closer to the central axis of the simulation section 100 than the axial groove 710. A first temperature measuring element 510 is provided at each first detection position 610 and second detection position 620.

[0100] As a preferred embodiment, in the embodiment of the present application, ribs 720 are further provided on the inner wall surface of the peripheral bracket 700. The ribs 720 protrude from the inner wall surface of the peripheral bracket 700 toward the simulation section 100. The ribs 720 are inserted into the mounting grooves 111 to assist in securing the first temperature measuring element 510. Preferably, the ribs 720 are provided with grooves 721, which cooperate with the mounting grooves 111 to form a receiving space for the first temperature measuring element 510 and confine the first temperature measuring element 510 within the receiving space.

[0101] It is understandable that in order to achieve the first detection position 610 and the second detection position 620 being distributed in the simulation section 100 in a spatial lattice manner, referring to Figure 5 As shown, the first detection position 610 and the second detection position 620 in the embodiment of the present application each include multiple, multiple first detection positions 610 are arranged in the axial groove 710 along the axial direction of the simulation section 100, and multiple second detection positions 620 are arranged in the mounting groove 111 along the axial direction of the simulation section 100. Figure 5 As shown, as an exemplary and non-limiting description, assuming that the first detection positions 610 in the embodiment of the present application include A1, B1, and C1, and the second detection positions 620 include A2, B2, and C2, it can be understood that a first temperature measuring element 510 is provided at each of the first detection positions 610 and the second detection positions 620. The radial temperature gradients (A1, A2), (B1, B2), and (C1, C2) and their time variations can be used to evaluate the heating depth and heating efficiency of the simulation segment 100 at a fixed height by the aerosol supply device. The axial temperature gradients (A1, B1, C1), (A2, B2, C2), and their time variations can be used to evaluate the axial heating uniformity of the simulation segment 100 by the aerosol supply device and the influence of the airway on the temperature of the simulation segment 100.

[0102] Further preferably, the mounting grooves 111 include a plurality of mounting grooves 111, which are spaced apart along the circumference of the simulation section 100 on the outer peripheral wall of the simulation section 100. The axial grooves 710 provided on the inner wall surface of the circumferential bracket 700 include a plurality of axial grooves 710, which are spaced apart along the circumference of the circumferential bracket 700 on the inner wall surface of the circumferential bracket 700. It should be noted that in the embodiment of the present application, the number of the first detection position 610, the second detection position 620, the mounting grooves 111, and the axial grooves 710 is not limited, and can be set according to actual product requirements without violating the inventive concept of the present application.

[0103] It should be noted that the specific connection method 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 violating the inventive concept of the present application. In some specific embodiments, the first temperature measuring element 510 can be fixed to the corresponding mounting groove 111 or axial groove 710 using adhesive (including but not limited to high-temperature glue). It is understood that using adhesive fixation makes the position of the first temperature measuring element 510 less likely to be displaced during the assembly process and is relatively stable. In other specific embodiments, the first temperature measuring element 510 can be fixed to the corresponding mounting groove 111 or axial groove 710 using a snap-fit method. It is understood that because the mounting groove 111 or axial groove 710 is respectively provided on the outer wall of the simulation section 100 and the inner wall of the circumferential bracket 700, it is possible to visually determine whether the first temperature measuring element 510 is properly installed. In other specific embodiments, the first temperature measuring element 510 can also be fixed to the corresponding mounting groove 111 or axial groove 710 using a combination of snap-fit and adhesive.

[0104] Further references Figure 3 As shown, the filter segment 300 is positioned at the end of the simulated cigarette away from the simulated segment 100, and the cooling segment 200 is positioned between the simulated segment 100 and the filter segment 300 along the length of the simulated cigarette. That is, the simulated segment 100, the cooling segment 200, and the filter segment 300 are positioned sequentially along the length of the simulated cigarette. The temperature measuring element further includes a second temperature measuring element 520 and a third temperature measuring element 530. Correspondingly, the detection positions further include 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 segment 200, and the third temperature measuring element 530 is used to detect the temperature of the filter segment 300. In a specific implementation, the third detection position 630 is positioned along the length of the simulated cigarette in the cooling segment 200, and the fourth detection position 640 is positioned along the length of the simulated cigarette in the filter segment 300. Each third detection position 630 is provided with a second temperature measuring element 520, and each fourth detection position 640 is provided with a third temperature measuring element 530.

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

[0106] Further references Figure 3 As shown, the simulated cigarette further includes a central support 800, which is located within and coaxially with the outer shell 400. The central support 800 comprises an upstream section 810, a downstream section 820, and an upstream end 830, arranged along its axial direction. The upstream section 810 and the downstream section 820 are sequentially arranged along the airflow direction within the simulated cigarette, with the upstream end 830 located at the end of the upstream section 810 distal from the downstream section 820. The airflow direction refers to the direction from the simulated segment 100 to the filter segment 300. In a specific implementation, the upstream section 810 is located within the cooling section 200 of the simulated cigarette, the downstream section 820 is located within the filter segment 300 of the simulated cigarette, and the upstream end 830 is supported on the axial end surface of the simulated segment 100. A second side groove 811 extending axially is provided on the outer wall of the upstream section 810, and the second temperature measuring element 520 is fixed in the second side groove 811. A first side groove 821 extending axially is provided on the outer wall of the downstream section 820, and the third temperature measuring element 530 is fixed in the first side groove 821.

[0107] Reference Figure 6 As shown, a plurality of auxiliary grooves 450 are provided on the inner circumferential wall of the shell 400. The auxiliary grooves 450 extend axially on the inner circumferential wall of the shell 400. The auxiliary grooves 450 are used for each temperature measuring element (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 axially and reach the corresponding detection position.

[0108] Further references Figure 3As shown, a plurality of through holes 420 are provided on the outer peripheral wall of the housing 400. The plurality of through holes 420 respectively allow the output ends (not shown) of the first temperature measuring element 510, the second temperature measuring element 520, and the third temperature measuring element 530 to pass through for connection to an external detection device (not shown). The through holes 420 have a first array 421 and a second array 422. The first array 421 is located in the filter section 300, and the second array 422 is located in the cooling section 200 or the simulation section 100. For example, the second array 422 is located in the cooling section 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. 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 hole of the second array 422 , extends into, and is fixed in the corresponding mounting structure 110 .

[0110] As a preferred example, in the embodiment of the present application, both the first array 421 and the second array 422 are composed of a plurality of through holes 420. It should be noted that the specific number of 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 violating the inventive concept of the present application.

[0111] In some specific embodiments, the shell 400 consists of a first part 430 and a second part 440, the first part 430 is arranged on the outside of the filter segment 300, and the second part 440 is arranged on the outside of 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 references Figure 3 As shown, the central support 800 is further provided with an auxiliary fixing portion 840 in the middle. In a specific embodiment, the auxiliary fixing portion 840 is axially positioned on the central support 800 at the location where the through-holes 420 of the second array 422 are located. The auxiliary fixing portion 840 is provided with an auxiliary positioning hole 841, which axially extends through the auxiliary fixing portion 840. After the second temperature measuring element 520 and / or the first temperature measuring element 510 passes through the through-holes 420 of the second array 422 and into the housing 400, they pass through the auxiliary positioning hole 841 and extend into the corresponding detection position.

[0113] Further references Figure 3As shown, in some specific embodiments, the upstream end 830 of the center bracket 800 is also provided with an end fixing member 850, and the end fixing member 850 is arranged between the upstream end 830 of the center bracket 800 and the simulation section 100, and is used to assist the upstream end 830 of the center bracket 800 to be supported on the axial end face of the simulation section 100.

[0114] Further references Figure 3 As shown, in some specific embodiments, the simulated cigarette further includes a bottom cover 900, which is connected to one end of the housing 400 provided with the simulated segment 100, for fixing the simulated segment 100 in the housing 400. As an exemplary and non-restrictive explanation, in the embodiment of the present application, the bottom cover 900 includes a first structural member 910 and a second structural member 920. The first structural member 910 is sleeved on the outside of the second structural member 920, and the end of the first structural member 910 close to the housing 400 is connected to the housing 400, and one end of the second structural member 920 abuts against the simulated segment 100 to fix the simulated segment 100 in the housing 400. It should be noted that in the embodiment 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 violating the inventive concept of the present application.

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

[0116] It should be noted that in the embodiment of the present application, the materials of the circumferential bracket and the central bracket are not limited, and can be selected according to actual product requirements without violating the inventive concept of the present application. As a preferred embodiment, in the embodiment of the present application, the materials of the circumferential bracket and the central bracket must meet the requirements of being non-conductive, having a thermal conductivity similar to that of a cigarette (0.03–0.07W / (M*K)), having good heat resistance, not deforming when assembled at a temperature greater than 250°C, and having certain strength and rigidity. It is understandable that any single material or composite material that meets the above conditions can be used to make the circumferential bracket and the central bracket, such as polyetheretherketone PEEK, polyetherketoneketone PEKK, phenolic resin, etc., which are not listed here one by one.

[0117] Example 2

[0118] The difference from the first embodiment is that, in the embodiment of the present application, the simulated cigarette of the heat-not-burn aerosol supply device (THP) for circumferential heating is used as an example to illustrate the present application scheme. It can be understood that the heat-not-burn aerosol supply device (THP) for circumferential heating does not have a heating needle that needs to be inserted into the atomizing material section of the cigarette (corresponding to the simulated section of the simulated cigarette) for heating, so the central axis position of the atomizing material section (corresponding to the simulated section of the simulated cigarette) can be installed with a temperature measuring element. Based on this, further reference is made to Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in an embodiment of the present application, a mounting structure 110' is provided on the simulation section 100', and the mounting structure 110' extends from one axial end to the other end of the simulation section 100'. The first temperature measuring element 510 can extend from 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 inside 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' relative to the mounting groove (not shown). A first temperature measuring element 510 is provided at each first detection position 610 and the second detection position 620. As a preferred embodiment, in the embodiment of the present application, ribs (not shown) are further provided on the inner wall surface of the circumferential bracket 700'. The ribs (not shown) protrude from the inner wall surface of the circumferential bracket 700' toward the simulation section 100'. The ribs (not shown) are inserted into the mounting grooves (not shown) to assist in fixing the first temperature measuring element 510. Preferably, the ribs (not shown) are provided with grooves (not shown), which cooperate with the mounting grooves (not shown) to form a storage space for accommodating the first temperature measuring element 510 and confine the first temperature measuring element 510 within the storage space. The specific implementation of the mounting grooves and ribs can be referred to the relevant content in Example 1 and will not be elaborated here.

[0119] In other specific embodiments, further reference is made to Figure 8 As shown, the mounting structure 110′ includes an axial hole 112′. The axial hole 112′ is located inside the simulation section 100′ and extends axially, and the second detection position 620 is located in the axial hole 112′. An axial groove 710′ is provided on the inner wall surface of the circumferential bracket 700′, 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′. A first temperature measuring element 510 is provided at each first detection position 610 and the second detection position 620.

[0120] It is understandable that in order to achieve the first detection position 610 and the second detection position 620 being distributed in the simulation section 100' in a spatial lattice manner, referring to Figure 9 As shown, the first detection position 610 and the second detection position 620 in the embodiment of the present application each include multiple, multiple first detection positions 610 are arranged in the axial groove 710 along the axial direction of the simulation section 100, and multiple second detection positions 620 are arranged in the mounting groove 111 along the axial direction of the simulation section 100. Figure 9 As shown, as an exemplary and non-limiting description, assuming that the first detection positions 610 in the embodiment of the present application include A1, B1, and C1, and the second detection positions 620 include A2, B2, and C2, it can be understood that a first temperature measuring element 510 is provided at each of the first detection positions 610 and the second detection positions 620. The radial temperature gradients (A1, A2), (B1, B2), and (C1, C2) and their time variations can be used to evaluate the heating depth and heating efficiency of the simulation segment 100 at a fixed height by the aerosol supply device. The axial temperature gradients (A1, B1, C1), (A2, B2, C2), and their time variations can be used to evaluate the axial heating uniformity of the simulation segment 100 by the aerosol supply device and the influence of the airway on the temperature of the simulation segment 100.

[0121] Further preferably, the inner wall surface of the circumferential bracket 700' is provided with a plurality of axial grooves 710', and the plurality of axial grooves 710' are spaced apart along the circumference of the circumferential bracket 700' on the inner wall surface of the circumferential bracket 700'. It should be noted that in the embodiment of the present application, the number of the first detection position 610, the second detection position 620, the axial hole 112', and the axial grooves 710' is not limited and can be set according to actual product requirements without violating 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. Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, in the embodiment of the present application, the central support 800' still has an upstream section 810', a downstream section 820' and an upstream end 830' arranged along its axial direction. The upstream section 810' and the downstream section 820' are arranged in sequence along the airflow direction inside the simulated cigarette, and the upstream end 830' is located at the end of the upstream section 810' away from the downstream section 820'. The difference from the first embodiment is that the upstream section 810' in the embodiment of the present application is located in the cooling section 200' and the simulation 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'. A second side groove 811′ extending along the axial direction is provided on the outer wall of the upstream section 810′ located at the cooling section 200′, and the second temperature measuring element 520 is fixed in the second side groove 811′. A third side groove 812′ extending along the axial direction is provided on the outer wall of the upstream section 810′ located at the simulation section 100′, and the first temperature measuring element 510 is fixed in the third side groove 812′. A first side groove 821′ extending along the axial direction is provided on the outer wall of the downstream section 820′, and the third temperature measuring element 530 is fixed in the first side groove 821′.

[0123] In addition to the above contents, the other structures of the non-consumable simulated cigarette provided by the present application are the same as the relevant structures in Example 1. For specific contents, please refer to the relevant contents in Example 1 and will not be repeated here.

[0124] Each embodiment in this specification is described in a progressive manner. The same or similar parts between the embodiments can be referred to each other. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. In particular, for system or system embodiments, since they are basically similar to method embodiments, the description is relatively simple. For relevant parts, refer to the partial description of the method embodiment. The system and system embodiments described above are merely schematic, wherein the units described as separate components may or may not be physically separated, and the components displayed as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place, or they may be distributed on multiple network units. Some or all of the modules can be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the solution of this embodiment. A person of ordinary skill in the art can understand and implement it without expending creative work.

[0125] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in conjunction with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0126] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0127] In this application, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on 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 limitations on the present application. Ordinary technicians in this field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A non-consumable simulated cigarette, characterized in that: The simulated cigarette comprises: A simulation segment for simulating atomized material, used for simulating a heating process of the atomized material without consumption, wherein the simulation segment is cylindrical; a first temperature measuring element, for detecting the temperature of the simulation segment; The simulation section 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 section, and the second detection position is closer to the central axis of the cylindrical simulation section relative to 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 section has a mounting structure extending from one axial end to the other end, and the first temperature measuring element extends from the mounting structure and reaches 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 simulation section, 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 simulation section and extending in the axial direction, and the first detection position is located in the mounting groove.

5. The non-consumable simulated cigarette according to claim 4, characterized in that: The simulated cigarette also includes a circumferential bracket mounted outside the simulation section. The circumferential bracket is provided with ribs located on the inner wall surface and protruding toward the simulation section. The ribs are inserted into the mounting groove to assist in fixing 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 simulation section and extending in the axial direction, and the second detection position is located in the mounting groove.

7. The non-consumable simulated cigarette according to claim 5, characterized in that: The simulated cigarette further includes a circumferential support sleeved outside the simulation section, the circumferential support having an axial groove on its inner wall, and the first detection position is located in the axial groove; The circumferential bracket is further provided with a rib located on the inner wall surface and protruding toward the simulation section. The rib is inserted into the mounting groove to assist in fixing the first temperature measuring element.

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

9. The non-consumable simulated cigarette according to claim 8, characterized in that: The simulated cigarette further comprises a cylindrical shell having a hollow hole, the shell being sleeved over the filter segment, the cooling segment and the simulation segment; A plurality of through holes are provided on the outer peripheral wall of the housing, through which the output ends of the first, second and third temperature measuring elements pass respectively to be connected to external detection equipment.

10. The non-consumable simulated cigarette according to claim 9, characterized in that: A plurality of auxiliary grooves extending in the axial direction are provided on the inner peripheral wall of the shell, for each temperature measuring element to pass through in the axial direction and reach the corresponding detection position.

11. The non-consumable simulated cigarette according to claim 9, characterized in that: The through holes have a first array and a second array, the first array is located in the filter segment, and the second array is located in the cooling segment or the simulation segment.

12. The non-consumable simulated cigarette according to claim 11, characterized in that: The simulated cigarette also includes a central bracket located in the shell and coaxial with the shell, the central bracket is inserted into the filter segment in the axial downstream section, and a first side groove extending in the axial direction is provided 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 to the first side groove.

13. The non-consumable simulated cigarette according to claim 12, characterized in that: The central support also has an upstream section located at the cooling section, and a second side groove extending axially is provided on the outer wall of the upstream section. The second temperature measuring element passes through the through hole of the second array, extends into and is fixed to the second side groove.

14. The non-consumable simulated cigarette according to claim 12, characterized in that: The central support is supported on the axial end surface of the simulation section at the upstream end in the axial direction.

15. The non-consumable simulated cigarette according to claim 12, characterized in that: The central bracket is also provided with an auxiliary fixing portion in the middle, and the auxiliary fixing portion is axially located at the position of the through hole of the second array. The auxiliary fixing portion is provided with an axially through 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 shell and then through the auxiliary positioning hole, and then extend into the corresponding detection position.

16. The non-consumable simulated cigarette according to claim 9, characterized in that: The simulated cigarette also includes: The bottom cover is connected to one end of the shell where the simulation segment is provided, and is used to fix the simulation segment in the shell.

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