An aerosol-generating article and aerosol-generating system

Abstract

The embodiment of the present application discloses an aerosol generating article and an aerosol generating system, wherein the aerosol generating article comprises a plurality of functional segments, the plurality of functional segments comprise two filter segments located at the axial two ends of the aerosol generating article, the filter segments have at least filtering function and temperature reduction function, and at least two functional segments are loaded with plant components and / or flavoring substances. The aerosol generating article of the embodiment of the present application is beneficial to improving the problems of material waste and low production efficiency of aerosol generating articles with different flavors during production, and is beneficial to controlling the production cost of aerosol generating articles with different flavors.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of smoke-generating products, and in particular to an aerosol-generating product and an aerosol-generating system. Background Technology

[0002] Smoking products are aerosol-generating products that form aerosols through ignition or heating without combustion. In related technologies, aerosol-generating products based on heating without combustion offer a relatively wide variety of flavors. Switching between different flavors in the production of aerosol-generated products is time-consuming and labor-intensive, resulting in waste of raw and finished materials, leading to decreased production efficiency, increased material loss, and ultimately, higher costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the embodiments of this application aim to provide an aerosol-generating product and an aerosol-generating system, which are intended to help improve the problems of material waste and low production efficiency in the production of aerosol-generated products with different flavors, and to help control the production cost of aerosol-generated products with different flavors.

[0004] To solve the above problems, the technical solution of this application embodiment is implemented as follows:

[0005] This application provides an aerosol generating article, which includes multiple functional segments arranged sequentially along the axial direction of the aerosol generating article.

[0006] The plurality of functional segments include two filter segments located at both ends of the aerosol generating product along the axial direction. The filter segments have at least a filtration function and a cooling function. At least two of the functional segments are loaded with plant components and / or fragrance substances.

[0007] In some embodiments, at least two of the functional segments respectively load the flavoring substances of different flavors; or,

[0008] At least two of the functional segments are loaded with different plant components; or,

[0009] At least two of the functional segments respectively load the plant components and the aroma substances.

[0010] In some embodiments, the number of functional segments is two, each of which is a filter segment, and both filter segments are loaded with the plant components and / or the fragrance substances.

[0011] In some embodiments, the plurality of functional segments further includes at least one intermediate segment located between two of the filter segments, each of the intermediate segments being loaded with the plant components and / or the aroma substances.

[0012] In some embodiments, the number of intermediate sections is one, and at least one of the filter sections is loaded with the plant components and / or the aroma substances.

[0013] In some embodiments, there are two intermediate sections, one of which carries the plant ingredients, and the other intermediate section and the two filter sections carry flavoring substances of different flavors respectively.

[0014] In some embodiments, the number of intermediate segments is three, one of which carries the plant component, and the other two intermediate segments carry flavoring substances of different flavors.

[0015] In some embodiments, at least one of the filter segments is loaded with the aroma substance, and the flavor of the aroma substance loaded in the filter segment is different from the flavor of the aroma substance loaded in any of the intermediate segments.

[0016] In some embodiments, the number of intermediate segments is four, one of which carries the plant component, and the other three of which carry flavoring substances of different flavors.

[0017] In some embodiments, the hardness of the functional segment is 500 gf to 3000 gf; and / or,

[0018] The suction resistance of the functional segment is 0 Pa to 1000 Pa.

[0019] In some embodiments, the aspect ratio of the functional segment is 4 to 16.67; and / or,

[0020] The heat resistance deformation temperature of the filter section is not less than 80℃.

[0021] In some embodiments, the functional segment loading the plant components and / or the fragrance substances is a matrix segment, and the heat resistance deformation temperature of the matrix segment is not less than 180°C.

[0022] In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating article further includes an encapsulation layer that encapsulates at least a portion of the peripheral sidewall of any of the functional segments.

[0023] In some embodiments, the thickness of the wrapping layer is 0.03 mm to 0.9 mm.

[0024] This application also provides an aerosol generation system, including:

[0025] Aerosol generating apparatus, including heating components;

[0026] The aerosol generating article according to any of the above embodiments generates aerosol under the action of the heating component.

[0027] The aerosol generating article of this application embodiment has two filter sections, both of which have filtration and cooling functions. This allows either filter section to be inserted into the aerosol generating device as an insertion end, while the other filter section serves as a suction end to draw in aerosols. Furthermore, at least two functional sections of the aerosol generating article are loaded with plant components and / or flavoring substances. By loading the at least two functional sections with plant components and flavoring substances respectively, or by loading the at least two functional sections with different plant components, or by loading the at least two functional sections with different flavoring substances, the aerosol generating article can generate aerosols of different flavors when the two filter sections are inserted into the aerosol generating device as insertion ends. That is, the aerosol-generated articles of the present application are easy to design as products that can provide at least two different flavors of aerosol. This helps to reduce the variety of aerosol-generated articles and reduce the number of times different flavors of aerosol-generated articles need to be switched during the production process. This helps to improve the problems of decreased production efficiency and increased material loss caused by time-consuming and labor-intensive processes, waste of starter materials and waste of tail materials during production conversion. It also helps to control the production cost of aerosol-generated articles with different flavors.

[0028] Furthermore, the aerosol generating articles of this application embodiment are designed to meet the different smoking preferences of users with a single aerosol generating article, thereby improving the adaptability of the aerosol generating articles to users. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a simplified schematic diagram of the structure of the aerosol-generating article according to the first embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a simplified schematic diagram of the structure of the aerosol-generating article according to the second embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 3 These are simplified schematic diagrams of the aerosol-generated articles of the third and fourth embodiments of this application;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a simplified structural diagram of the aerosol-generating article according to the fifth embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the first cooperation method between a heating component of one embodiment of this application and an aerosol generating article of the first embodiment.

[0034] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a second combination method between a heating component of one embodiment of this application and an aerosol generating article of the first embodiment.

[0035] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0036] 100. Aerosol generating product; 10. Filter section; 20. Matrix section; 30. Intermediate section; 40. Coating layer; 200. Heating component. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are therefore only examples, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0038] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first," "second," and "third" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0039] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0040] In the description of the embodiments in this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0041] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, technical terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0042] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the technical term "contact" should be interpreted broadly, and can be direct contact, contact through an intermediate medium layer, contact between two contacting parties with substantially no interaction force, or contact between two contacting parties with interaction force.

[0043] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0044] Please see Figures 1 to 4 This application provides an aerosol-generating product.

[0045] The shape of the aerosol generating article 100 is not limited. For example, the aerosol generating article 100 may be a cylindrical structure, a conical structure, or a frustum structure.

[0046] Preferably, the aerosol generating product 100 has a cylindrical structure. More preferably, the aerosol generating product 100 can have a cylindrical structure, which facilitates production and processing.

[0047] The aerosol generating article 100 of this application embodiment is suitable for suction by heating without combustion. The heated but non-combustible aerosol generating article 100 is used in conjunction with an aerosol generating device, which includes a heating component 200 and a power supply component. The power supply component provides electrical energy to the heating component 200, and the heating component 200 converts the electrical energy into other forms of energy and applies them to the aerosol generating article 100, thereby heating the aerosol generating article 100 to generate aerosols.

[0048] The heating component 200 can employ various heating methods. For example, the heating methods include peripheral heating and center heating. Please refer to... Figure 5 and Figure 6 Peripheral heating refers to the heating element 200 being positioned around the aerosol-generating product 100 to bake and heat the aerosol-generating product 100 from the outside in. Central heating refers to the heating element 200 being inserted into the aerosol-generating product 100 to bake and heat the aerosol-generating product 100 from the inside out. These heating methods can specifically include resistance heating, electromagnetic induction heating, infrared heating, microwave heating, laser heating, air heating, electric field heating, carbon source heating, plasma heating, etc., and are not specifically limited herein.

[0049] Aerosol generating devices are generally equipped with a containment chamber, where the aerosol generated product 100 is placed for use.

[0050] The aerosol generating article 100 includes multiple functional segments, which are arranged sequentially along the axial direction of the aerosol generating article 100. Here, the aerosol generating article 100 is composed of multiple segmental structures along its axial direction, each segment being referred to as a functional segment. In a preferred embodiment, the aerosol generating article 100 may have a cylindrical structure, and each functional segment is also cylindrical and coaxially arranged.

[0051] It should be noted that, in the embodiments of this application, "multiple" refers to any number of two or more.

[0052] The multiple functional segments include two filter segments 10 located at both ends of the aerosol generating article 100 along its axial direction. That is, there are two filter segments 10. It can be understood that when there are two functional segments, both of these functional segments are filter segments 10.

[0053] Filter section 10 is used for aspirating aerosols. Specifically, a user can hold any filter section 10 in their mouth to aspirate aerosols. For example, please refer to [link to example]. Figure 5 and Figure 6 The aerosol generating article 100 can be inserted into the receiving chamber with any one of the filter sections 10 as the insertion end, and the other filter section 10 as the suction end. The user can suck up the aerosol by holding the filter section 10 located outside the receiving chamber (i.e. the filter section 10 located at the suction end of the aerosol generating article 100) in their mouth.

[0054] The filter section 10 has at least two functions: filtration and cooling. Thus, the filter section 10 can lower the temperature of the aerosol, ensuring that the temperature of the aerosol flowing out of the filter section 10 is suitable and preventing the aerosol from being too hot to handle. Simultaneously, the filter section 10 can also filter the aerosol to remove at least some of the components harmful to the human body, thereby benefiting user health and improving the taste of the aerosol.

[0055] In some embodiments, the filter section 10 also has functions such as shaping, cleaning, and reducing tar and other functions.

[0056] The shaping function refers to the ability of the filter section 10 to maintain its own shape. By giving the filter section 10 a shaping function, it is beneficial to ensure the structural reliability of the filter section 10.

[0057] The cleaning function refers to the adsorption capacity of the filter section 10 for condensate. After the user finishes suction, some aerosols are prone to condensation and backflow under gravity, forming condensate in the containment chamber. By enabling the filter section 10 to have a cleaning function, it can effectively adsorb condensate, thereby improving the problem of aerosols flowing downwards after condensation and remaining in the containment chamber of the aerosol generation device, causing internal contamination and making it difficult to clean.

[0058] The harm reduction and tar reduction function refers to the ability of filter section 10 to adsorb harmful components such as tar in aerosols. By enabling filter section 10 to have the harm reduction and tar reduction function, it is beneficial to reduce the amount of harmful components in aerosols, thereby benefiting the health of users.

[0059] At least two functional segments are loaded with plant components and / or aroma substances.

[0060] It should be noted that the functional segment that carries plant components and / or aroma substances is the matrix segment 20.

[0061] That is, the substrate segment 20 is loaded with plant components and / or aroma substances. Thus, under the heating action of the heating component 200, the substrate segment 20 can generate aerosols with different flavors. This function of the substrate segment 20 is called the aroma-enhancing function.

[0062] It should be noted that any filter segment 10 may or may not be a substrate segment 20. It is understood that when any functional segment is loaded with plant components and / or aroma substances, that functional segment is considered a substrate segment 20. That is, as... Figure 1 As shown, once any filter segment 10 is loaded with plant components and / or fragrance substances, then that filter segment 10 also becomes a matrix segment 20.

[0063] It is understandable that when there are only two functional segments, both functional segments are filter segments 10 and matrix segments 20, meaning that each functional segment has both aerosol generation and filtration functions.

[0064] The specific type of plant ingredient is not limited. For example, the plant ingredient can be tobacco, tea leaves, flowers, nut shells, etc. The plant ingredient is heated by the heating component 200 to generate an aerosol with a flavor corresponding to the specific type of plant ingredient.

[0065] Plant components can be, for example, powdered substances prepared from solid plant materials.

[0066] The matrix segment 20 is also loaded with a smoke-generating agent. The smoke-generating agent includes, for example, propylene glycol, glycerol, polyols, etc., which helps to increase the amount of smoke generated by the aerosol-generating product 100.

[0067] The substrate segment 20 can also serve as a filter, cool, support, and mix, among other functions.

[0068] By providing a supporting function to the matrix segment 20, the structural stability of the aerosol generation product 100 is improved. By providing a mixing function to the matrix segment 20, it is easier to mix different flavored aerosols generated by the aerosol generation product 100. The mixing of different flavored aerosols is more uniform, which helps to improve the user's inhalation experience.

[0069] The aroma substance generates a corresponding aroma under the action of the heating component 200. For example, the aroma substance includes, but is not limited to, various flavorings, such as blueberry flavorings, strawberry flavorings, citrus flavorings, grape flavorings, and other fruit flavorings, or mint flavorings, etc.

[0070] Fragrance substances can be, for example, liquid fragrances and flavorings.

[0071] In some embodiments, at least two functional segments are loaded with flavoring substances of different flavors.

[0072] In some embodiments, at least two functional segments are loaded with different plant components.

[0073] In some embodiments, at least two functional segments are loaded with plant components and aroma substances, respectively.

[0074] Thus, when the two filter sections 10 are inserted into the receiving chamber as insertion ends, the aerosol generating product 100 can generate aerosols with different flavors.

[0075] In existing technologies, aerosol generators can only be used in a specific manner; that is, the insertion and suction ends of the aerosol generator are fixed. For a given aerosol generator, it can only generate a specific flavor of aerosol. Different flavors of aerosol require different types of aerosol generators. As the variety of flavors increases, frequent production changeovers become necessary. Each changeover requires cleaning all production stages, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and results in waste of starter and finish materials, leading to decreased production efficiency and increased material loss, ultimately increasing costs.

[0076] The aerosol generating article 100 of this application embodiment has two filter sections 10, both of which have filtration and cooling functions. This allows either filter section 10 to be inserted into the aerosol generating device as an insertion end, while the other filter section 10 serves as a suction end to draw in aerosols. Furthermore, at least two functional sections of the aerosol generating article 100 are loaded with plant components and / or flavoring substances. By loading the at least two functional sections with plant components and flavoring substances respectively, or by loading the at least two functional sections with different plant components, or by loading the at least two functional sections with different flavoring substances, the aerosol generating article 100 can generate aerosols with different flavors when the two filter sections 10 are inserted into the aerosol generating device as insertion ends. That is, the aerosol generating article 100 of this application embodiment is easy to design to provide at least two different flavors of aerosol. This helps to reduce the variety of aerosol generating articles 100 and reduce the number of times different flavors of aerosol generating articles 100 need to be switched during the production process. This helps to improve the problems of decreased production efficiency and increased material loss caused by time and labor consumption, waste of starter materials and waste of tail materials during the production conversion process. It also helps to control the production cost of aerosol generating articles 100 with different flavors.

[0077] Furthermore, the aerosol generating article 100 of this application embodiment is designed to meet the different smoking taste requirements of users, thereby improving the adaptability of the aerosol generating article 100 to users.

[0078] In some embodiments, the hardness of the functional segment is 500gf to 3000gf. For example, it is 500gf, 600gf, 700gf, 800gf, 900gf, 1000gf, 1100gf, 1200gf, 1300gf, 1400gf, 1500gf, 1600gf, 1700gf, 1800gf, 1900gf, 2000gf, 2100gf, 2200gf, 2300gf, 2400gf, 2500gf, 2600gf, 2700gf, 2800gf, 2900gf, 3000gf, etc.

[0079] "gf" stands for "gram force," a unit used to measure the hardness of an object. It represents the force required to withstand the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.8 meters per second) of a 1-gram object. 2 The magnitude of the force exerted on a 1-gram object at the Earth's surface. Specifically, 1 gf equals the gravitational force exerted on a 1-gram object at the Earth's surface.

[0080] The hardness of the functional segments can be tested using a texture analyzer.

[0081] It should be noted that the hardness of different functional segments can be the same or different, and this application does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0082] In this embodiment, the hardness of the functional segment is suitable. On the one hand, the functional segment has a certain hardness, which can effectively ensure the plasticity of the functional segment and help reduce the probability of problems such as increased suction resistance and difficulty in suction caused by shrinkage of the functional segment. On the other hand, when the functional segment is extruded, it is continuously extruded into a continuously extended long strip functional segment by an extrusion equipment. The long strip functional segment is then cut into functional segments of the required size by a slitting equipment. The hardness of the functional segment does not exceed 3000gf, which is beneficial to the slitting of the long strip functional segment and helps to improve the breakage problem that occurs during the slitting process. This facilitates the production of the functional segment and helps to improve the yield of the functional segment.

[0083] In some embodiments, the pull-in resistance of the functional segment is 0 Pa to 1000 Pa. For example, it is 0 Pa, 50 Pa, 100 Pa, 150 Pa, 200 Pa, 250 Pa, 300 Pa, 350 Pa, 400 Pa, 450 Pa, 500 Pa, 550 Pa, 600 Pa, 650 Pa, 700 Pa, 750 Pa, 800 Pa, 850 Pa, 900 Pa, 950 Pa, 1000 Pa, etc.

[0084] It should be noted that the pull-in resistance of different functional segments can be the same or different, and this application does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0085] A suction resistance of 0 Pa for a functional segment means that the functional segment has an airflow channel running through both ends of its axis, and the suction resistance test point is located within the airflow channel. It is understandable that, based on this functional segment, if the test point is located on a different physical structure of the functional segment than the airflow channel, the measured suction resistance will not be 0 Pa.

[0086] In this embodiment, the suction resistance of the functional section is suitable. The suction resistance of the functional section will not exceed 1000 Pa, thus facilitating the flow of aerosol through the functional section and making it convenient for the user to draw in the aerosol.

[0087] In some embodiments, the aspect ratio of the functional segment is 4 to 16.67. For example, it is 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 16.67, etc.

[0088] The aspect ratio of a functional section refers to the ratio of its axial length to its diameter.

[0089] It should be noted that the aspect ratios of different functional sections can be the same or different, and this application does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0090] In this embodiment, the aspect ratio of the functional segment is suitable. On the one hand, the aspect ratio of the functional segment is not less than 4. Therefore, under the condition that the axial length of the functional segment is fixed, the diameter of the functional segment will not be too large, which is conducive to controlling the radial dimension of the functional segment. When the functional segment is used as the filter segment 10, it is convenient for the user to perform oral suction. On the other hand, the aspect ratio of the functional segment is not greater than 16.67. Under the condition that the diameter of the functional segment is fixed, the axial length of the functional segment will not be too large, which is conducive to ensuring the bending resistance of the functional segment, thereby improving the structural stability of the aerosol generating product 100.

[0091] In some embodiments, the heat resistance deformation temperature of the filter section 10 is not less than 80°C. That is, under conditions where the temperature is less than 80°C, the filter section 10 does not undergo significant deformation (morphological collapse, shrinkage rate greater than 25%) within 2-10 minutes.

[0092] In this embodiment, it is beneficial to ensure the heat resistance of the filter section 10. During use, the aerosol generating product 100 is beneficial to reduce the probability of problems such as increased suction resistance and difficulty in suction caused by the heat shrinkage of the filter section 10.

[0093] In some embodiments, the heat resistance deformation temperature of the matrix segment 20 is not less than 180°C. That is, under conditions where the temperature is less than 180°C, the matrix segment 20 does not undergo significant deformation (morphological collapse, shrinkage rate greater than 25%) within 2-10 minutes.

[0094] It should be noted that in the embodiment where the filter section 10 is also the matrix section 20, the heat resistance deformation temperature of the filter section 10 needs to be no less than 180°C.

[0095] It is understandable that the substrate segment 20 will be heated by the heating component 200, and the temperature on the substrate segment 20 is relatively high. Therefore, it is necessary to appropriately increase the heat resistance deformation temperature of the substrate segment 20 in order to improve the stability of the substrate segment 20 under the heating effect of the heating component 200.

[0096] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 The aerosol-generating article 100 also includes a coating layer 40, which coats at least a portion of the peripheral sidewall of any functional segment.

[0097] The specific type of wrapping layer 40 is not limited. For example, wrapping layer 40 may include, but is not limited to, cigarette paper, forming paper, custom paper tube, tipping paper, or a thin tube formed by extrusion, casting, pressing, or other methods.

[0098] The encapsulation layer 40 is located on the outer layer of the aerosol generating article 100, thereby encapsulating and combining the various functional segments together, assisting in the construction of air channels, which helps to reduce the probability of disordered and large-scale leakage of heated aerosols, and also helps to ensure the cleanliness of the aerosol generating article 100.

[0099] In some embodiments, the functional segments may be wrapped together by a wrapping layer 40.

[0100] In some embodiments, each functional segment is wrapped by multiple wrapping layers 40.

[0101] In some embodiments, different functional segments may also be wrapped with different numbers of wrapping layers 40.

[0102] In some embodiments, the thickness of the encapsulation layer 40 is 0.03 mm to 0.9 mm. For example, it is 0.03 mm, 0.05 mm, 0.1 mm, 0.15 mm, 0.2 mm, 0.25 mm, 0.3 mm, 0.35 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.45 mm, 0.5 mm, 0.55 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.65 mm, 0.7 mm, 0.75 mm, 0.8 mm, 0.85 mm, 0.9 mm, etc.

[0103] In this embodiment, the thickness of the wrapping layer 40 is suitable. On the one hand, the thickness of the wrapping layer 40 is not less than 0.03 mm. Therefore, the wrapping layer 40 has a certain thickness, which is beneficial to ensuring the structural reliability of the wrapping layer 40. The wrapping layer 40 can also wrap and connect the various functional segments relatively stably and reliably. On the other hand, the thickness of the wrapping layer 40 is not greater than 0.9 mm. Under the condition that the total diameter of the aerosol generating product 100 is fixed, it is beneficial to ensure the diameter size of the functional segments, thereby facilitating each functional segment to more fully implement its corresponding function.

[0104] Furthermore, when the heating component 200 uses a peripheral heating method, the thickness of the coating layer 40 is controlled within a range of no more than 0.9 mm, which facilitates the energy of the heating component 200 penetrating the coating layer 40 to act on the aerosol generating article 100. This allows the aerosol generating article 100 to generate aerosols more quickly under the action of the heating component 200.

[0105] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 The number of functional sections is two, each of which is a filter section 10, and both filter sections 10 are loaded with plant components and / or fragrance substances.

[0106] It should be noted that in this embodiment, both functional segments are filter segments 10, and both filter segments 10 serve as matrix segments 20.

[0107] In this embodiment, the number of segmented structures in the aerosol generating article 100 is relatively small, which helps to reduce the number of parts that need to be assembled during the production process of the aerosol generating article 100, thereby improving the production efficiency of the aerosol generating article 100.

[0108] In addition, the aerosol-generated article 100 has a relatively small axial dimension, which facilitates packaging. Furthermore, its relatively small length-to-diameter ratio helps ensure the bending resistance of the aerosol-generated article 100, thereby improving the structural stability of the aerosol-generated article 100.

[0109] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the two filter sections 10 can be loaded with plant components and flavoring substances respectively, or they can be loaded with different plant components, or they can be loaded with flavoring substances of different flavors respectively. In this way, when the aerosol is inhaled by holding the two filter sections 10 in the mouth respectively, the aerosol inhaled will have different flavors.

[0110] In this embodiment, the filter section 10 serves as the matrix section 20, and its preparation slurry includes at least one of the following: plant components (such as tobacco, tea leaves, flowers, nut shells, etc.), auxiliary components (such as cellulose, calcium carbonate, etc.), binder components (such as carboxymethyl cellulose, guar gum, pullulan, konjac gum, etc.), smoke-generating agents (such as propylene glycol, glycerol, polyols, etc.), flavoring substances (such as various flavorings, etc.), and physiologically satisfying substances (such as nicotine, nicotine salts, etc.). These preparation slurries are then molded into filter sections 10 of specific required shapes using methods such as extrusion, die casting, or casting.

[0111] Plant-based ingredients are the core source of fragrance. The endogenous substances in plant-based ingredients can give users a sense of physiological satisfaction. Endogenous substances, such as alkaloids, enter the human bloodstream and promote the pituitary gland to produce dopamine, thereby obtaining a sense of physiological satisfaction.

[0112] The adjuvant components can provide skeletal support for the plant components, and at the same time, the adjuvant components also have micropores, which can increase the porosity of the filter section 10, thereby increasing the aerosol release rate.

[0113] The adhesive component comes into close contact with the component raw material through wetting at the interface, generating intermolecular attraction, thereby playing the role of binding the component raw material, such as powder, liquid, etc.

[0114] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 2 to 4 The multiple functional segments also include at least one intermediate segment 30, which is located between the two filter segments 10. Each intermediate segment 30 is loaded with plant components and / or aroma substances. That is, each intermediate segment constitutes a matrix segment 20.

[0115] The forming method of the middle section 30 is not restricted.

[0116] For example, the intermediate segment 30 is formed into a specific desired shape by means of extrusion, die casting, or casting of a slurry. The slurry of the intermediate segment 30 includes at least one of the following: plant components (such as tobacco, tea leaves, flowers, nut shells, etc.), auxiliary components (such as cellulose, calcium carbonate, etc.), binder components (such as carboxymethyl cellulose, guar gum, pullulan, konjac gum, etc.), smoke-generating agents (such as propylene glycol, glycerol, polyols, etc.), flavoring substances (such as various flavorings, etc.), and physiologically satisfying substances (such as nicotine, nicotine salts, etc.).

[0117] For example, the middle section 30 can be formed by rolling and cutting tobacco shreds and stem shreds.

[0118] For example, the middle section 30 can be formed by pressing, rolling, and cutting tobacco or plant flakes.

[0119] For example, the middle section 30 may be filled and sealed with granular plant ingredients.

[0120] In this embodiment, at least one intermediate section 30 is used to load plant components and / or fragrance substances. Therefore, the filter section 10 can determine whether it needs to be loaded with plant components and / or fragrance substances as needed. This frees up the filter section 10, allowing it to better perform functions other than fragrance enhancement, such as filtration and cooling.

[0121] In some embodiments, there is one intermediate section 30, and at least one filter section 10 is loaded with plant components and / or fragrance substances.

[0122] Here, there may be only one filter section 10 loaded with plant components and / or fragrance substances, or there may be two filter sections 10 both loaded with plant components and / or fragrance substances.

[0123] It is understood that one intermediate segment 30 serves as the matrix segment 20, and at least one filter segment 10 also serves as the matrix segment 20. Therefore, in this embodiment, there are at least two matrix segments 20.

[0124] Furthermore, in this embodiment, at least two matrix segments 20 are loaded with plant components and flavoring substances respectively, or at least two matrix segments 20 are loaded with different plant components, or at least two matrix segments are loaded with flavoring substances of different flavors. In this way, when the aerosol is inhaled by holding the two filter segments 10 in the mouth respectively, the aerosol inhaled will have different flavors.

[0125] By setting the number of intermediate segments 30 to one, the total number of segmented structures in the aerosol generating article 100 is three. This allows for the inclusion of two matrix segments 20 in the aerosol generating article 100, eliminating the need for one of the filter segments 10 to function as a matrix segment 20. This approach minimizes the total number of segmented structures in the aerosol generating article 100 while freeing up one filter segment 10 to better perform functions other than aroma enhancement, such as filtration and cooling.

[0126] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 There are two intermediate segments 30, and the two intermediate segments 30 serve as two matrix segments 20.

[0127] In this way, plant components and / or flavoring substances are loaded through the two intermediate sections 30. The two intermediate sections 30 can each load plant components and flavoring substances separately, or they can each load different plant components, or they can each load flavoring substances with different flavors. Thus, when the aerosol is inhaled by holding the two filter sections 10 in the mouth, the inhaled aerosol will have different flavors.

[0128] Here, neither of the two filter sections 10 needs to be loaded with plant components and / or fragrance substances. Therefore, both filter sections 10 can be freed up, making it easier to perform other functions besides fragrance enhancement, such as filtration and cooling.

[0129] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 There are two intermediate sections 30. One intermediate section 30 is loaded with plant ingredients, while the other intermediate section 30 and the two filter sections 10 are loaded with different flavoring substances.

[0130] In this way, when any filter section 10 is inserted into the container for use, the aerosol generating product 100 can produce an aerosol with a mixture of two flavors, which is beneficial to improving the richness of the aerosol's taste.

[0131] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 There are three intermediate segments 30, one of which is loaded with plant ingredients, and the other two intermediate segments 30 are loaded with different flavoring substances.

[0132] In this way, regardless of which filter section 10 is inserted into the container for use, the plant components and / or flavoring substances loaded in the middle section 30 of the three intermediate sections 30 can all be heated by the heating component 200. This allows the aerosol-generated product 100 to meet the user's demand for aerosols with specific flavors.

[0133] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 At least one filter section 10 is loaded with aroma substances, and the flavor of the aroma substances loaded in the filter section 10 is different from the flavor of the aroma substances loaded in any intermediate section 30.

[0134] Thus, when the filter section 10 is inserted into the receiving chamber as the insertion end, the aerosol generating product 100 can produce an aerosol composed of three flavors. This not only helps the aerosol generating product 100 meet users' demands for specific flavors of aerosol, but also further enhances the richness of the aerosol's flavor profile.

[0135] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 There are four intermediate segments 30, one of which is loaded with plant ingredients, and the other three intermediate segments 30 are loaded with different flavor compounds.

[0136] In this way, even if neither of the filter sections 10 is loaded with plant components or flavoring substances, when the aerosol generating product 100 is inserted into the receiving chamber at either end, it can still produce an aerosol with a mixture of two flavors. This is beneficial for improving the richness of the aerosol's flavor while also allowing the filter section 10 to better perform other functions besides flavor enhancement, such as filtration and cooling.

[0137] Of course, at least one filter section 10 may also be loaded with plant components and / or flavoring substances. When the filter section 10 is inserted into the receiving chamber as the insertion end, the aerosol generating product 100 can produce an aerosol with three flavors mixed together, which is beneficial to further enrich the taste of the aerosol.

[0138] The aerosol generating article 100 of this application will be further described below with reference to five specific embodiments.

[0139] First Embodiment

[0140] Please see Figure 1 The aerosol generating product 100 consists of two filter sections 10 and a coating layer 40. One filter section 10 is loaded with blueberry flavoring, and when this end is placed in the heating element 200 and heated, it produces blueberry flavored aerosol; the other filter section 10 is loaded with tobacco-based plant components, and when this end is placed in the heating element 200 and heated, it produces tobacco flavored aerosol.

[0141] Second Embodiment

[0142] Please see Figure 2The aerosol generating product 100 consists of two filter sections 10, two intermediate sections 30, and a coating layer 40. One filter section 10 is loaded with blueberry flavoring, and the intermediate section 30 near this filter section 10 is loaded with tobacco-based plant components. When this end is placed in the heating element 200 for heating, a tobacco + blueberry flavored aerosol is generated. The other filter section 10 is loaded with strawberry flavoring, and the intermediate section 30 near this filter section 10 is loaded with mint flavoring. When this end is placed in the heating element 200 for heating, a mint + strawberry flavored aerosol is generated.

[0143] Third Embodiment

[0144] Please see Figure 3 The aerosol generating product 100 consists of two filter sections 10, three intermediate sections 30, and a coating layer 40. Neither of the two filter sections 10 carries plant components or flavoring substances. The two intermediate sections 30 adjacent to the two filter sections 10 carry tobacco-based plant components and mint-flavored flavorings, respectively, while the other intermediate section 30 carries citrus-flavored flavorings. The two filter sections 10 are respectively inserted into the heating element 200 and heated to produce tobacco + citrus-flavored aerosols and mint + citrus-flavored aerosols, respectively.

[0145] Fourth embodiment

[0146] Please see Figure 3 The difference between this embodiment and the third embodiment is that in this embodiment, one of the filter sections 10 is loaded with blueberry flavoring. The filter section 10 is close to the middle section 30 loaded with tobacco-like plant components. When the filter section 10 is heated in the heating component 200, it produces an aerosol with tobacco, citrus and blueberry flavors.

[0147] Fifth Embodiment

[0148] Please see Figure 4 The aerosol generating product 100 consists of two filter sections 10, four intermediate sections 30, and a coating layer 40. Neither of the two filter sections 10 carries plant components or flavoring substances. The two intermediate sections 30 adjacent to the two filter sections 10 carry tobacco-based plant components and grape-flavored flavorings, respectively. The other intermediate section 30 adjacent to the section carrying tobacco-based plant components carries citrus-flavored ingredients, and the other intermediate section 30 adjacent to the section carrying grape-flavored ingredients carries mint-flavored ingredients. The two filter sections 10 are inserted into the heating element 200 and heated to produce tobacco + citrus-flavored aerosols and mint + grape-flavored aerosols, respectively.

[0149] This application also provides an aerosol generation system. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 5 and Figure 6 The aerosol generation system includes an aerosol generation device and an aerosol generation article 100 according to any embodiment of this application.

[0150] The aerosol generating device includes a heating component 200, and the aerosol generating product 100 generates aerosol under the action of the heating component 200.

[0151] It should be noted that when the aerosol generation system adopts the aerosol generation article 100 of any embodiment of this application, the aerosol generation system has all the advantages of the aerosol generation article 100 of that embodiment, and the specific advantages will not be repeated here.

[0152] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit it. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims and specification of this application. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the various technical features mentioned in the embodiments can be combined in any way. This application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An aerosol-generating product, characterized in that, The aerosol generating article includes multiple functional segments, and each of the functional segments is arranged sequentially along the axial direction of the aerosol generating article; The plurality of functional segments include two filter segments located at both ends of the aerosol generating product along the axial direction. The filter segments have at least a filtration function and a cooling function. At least two of the functional segments are loaded with plant components and / or fragrance substances.

2. The aerosol-generating product according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least two of the functional segments respectively load the flavor compounds of different flavors; or, At least two of the functional segments are loaded with different plant components; or, At least two of the functional segments respectively load the plant components and the aroma substances.

3. The aerosol-generating product according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of functional segments is two, and each functional segment is a filter segment. Both filter segments are loaded with the plant components and / or the fragrance substances.

4. The aerosol-generating product according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plurality of functional segments further includes at least one intermediate segment located between the two filter segments, each of the intermediate segments being loaded with the plant components and / or the aroma substances.

5. The aerosol-generating product according to claim 4, characterized in that, The number of intermediate sections is one, and at least one of the filter sections is loaded with the plant components and / or the aroma substances.

6. The aerosol-generating product according to claim 4, characterized in that, The number of intermediate sections is two, one of which is loaded with the plant ingredients, and the other intermediate section and the two filter sections are loaded with flavoring substances of different flavors.

7. The aerosol-generating product according to claim 4, characterized in that, The number of intermediate segments is three, one of which carries the plant ingredients, and the other two intermediate segments carry flavoring substances of different flavors.

8. The aerosol-generating product according to claim 7, characterized in that, At least one of the filter sections is loaded with the aroma substance, and the flavor of the aroma substance loaded in the filter section is different from the flavor of the aroma substance loaded in any of the intermediate sections.

9. The aerosol-generating product according to claim 4, characterized in that, The number of intermediate segments is four, one of which carries the plant component, and the other three intermediate segments carry flavoring substances of different flavors.

10. The aerosol-generating article according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The hardness of the functional segment is 500 gf to 3000 gf; and / or, The suction resistance of the functional segment is 0 Pa to 1000 Pa.

11. The aerosol-generating article according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The aspect ratio of the functional segment is 4 to 16.67; and / or, The heat resistance deformation temperature of the filter section is not less than 80℃.

12. The aerosol-generating product according to claim 1, characterized in that, The functional segment loading the plant components and / or the aroma substances is a matrix segment, and the heat resistance deformation temperature of the matrix segment is not less than 180°C.

13. The aerosol-generating article according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The aerosol-generating article further includes an encapsulation layer that encapsulates at least a portion of the peripheral sidewall of any of the functional segments.

14. The aerosol-generating article according to claim 13, characterized in that, The thickness of the wrapping layer is 0.03mm to 0.9mm.

15. An aerosol generation system, characterized in that, include: Aerosol generating apparatus, including heating components; The aerosol generating article according to any one of claims 1-14, wherein the aerosol generating article generates aerosol under the action of the heating component.

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