Heated non-combustion appliance

Abstract

Embodiments of the present application provide a heat-not-burn appliance, comprising a housing, a heating member and a driving member, the housing has a containing cavity and a suction port in communication with the containing cavity, the containing cavity has a heating area and a storage area in communication with each other, the storage area is used for storing aerosol generating substrate, the heating area is arranged at one side of the storage area close to the suction port, the heating member is arranged in the heating area, and the driving member is used for driving the aerosol generating substrate to move from the storage area to the heating area. The heat-not-burn appliance of the embodiments of the present application can store multiple aerosol generating substrates, and only heat a part of the aerosol generating substrates each time. In this way, the heating area is reduced each time, the probability of problems such as uneven heating, local overheating and the like caused by the heating area being too large is reduced, thereby helping to improve the utilization rate of the aerosol generating substrate, and further improving the number of suction ports, and improving the consistency of the taste and concentration of each suction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of this application relate to the field of aerosol generation, and more particularly to a heated non-combustible appliance. Background Technology

[0002] Heated tobacco products (HTPs) generate smoke by heating an aerosol-generating matrix at low temperatures, preventing the tobacco from burning. The smoke produced in this way contains far fewer harmful components than that produced by ordinary cigarettes. Using HTPs can greatly avoid the adverse effects of cigarettes on the human body, making it a healthier way to smoke.

[0003] In related technologies, heated non-combustible appliances have a low utilization rate of aerosol generating media, resulting in a low number of suction ports. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present application aims to provide a heated non-combustible appliance that can improve the utilization rate of the aerosol generation matrix and thus increase the number of suction ports.

[0005] An embodiment of this application provides a heated non-combustible appliance, comprising: a housing having a receiving cavity and a suction port communicating with the receiving cavity, the receiving cavity having a heating zone and a storage zone communicating with each other, the storage zone being used to store an aerosol generating matrix, the heating zone being disposed on the side of the storage zone near the suction port; a heating element disposed in the heating zone; and a driving element for driving the aerosol generating matrix to move from the storage zone to the heating zone.

[0006] In some embodiments, the heated non-combustible appliance includes a guide disposed in the storage area and extending toward the heating area, and a drive member is used to drive the aerosol generating matrix to move along the guide.

[0007] In some embodiments, the guide and the heating element are both configured as columnar structures and are configured to pass through the aerosol generating matrix. The guide and the heating element are connected and coaxially arranged.

[0008] In some embodiments, the drive member is further configured to drive the aerosol generating matrix to detach from the heating member at one end away from the guide member; and / or along the axial direction of the guide member and the heating member, the size ratio of the guide member to the heating member is 2-20.

[0009] In some embodiments, the drive member includes an elastic portion for providing an elastic force to drive the movement of the aerosol generating matrix.

[0010] In some embodiments, the drive includes a locking portion connected to the elastic portion, the locking portion being configured to switch between a locked state that prevents the elastic portion from releasing elastic force and an unlocked state that allows the elastic portion to release elastic force.

[0011] In some embodiments, the heated non-combustible appliance further includes a stop member disposed between the heating zone and the storage zone, the stop member being configured to switch between a stop state that prevents the aerosol generating matrix in the storage zone from moving toward the heating zone and a pass state that allows the aerosol generating matrix in the storage zone to move toward the heating zone.

[0012] In some embodiments, the stop is configured to undergo elastic deformation under the driving force provided by the drive member, thereby switching between the stop state and the pass state.

[0013] In some embodiments, the housing has a mounting port communicating with the receiving cavity, the mounting port being configured to allow the aerosol generating matrix to pass through.

[0014] In some embodiments, the housing includes a body and a cover, the body forming the receiving cavity and the mounting port, the cover forming the suction port, and the cover being detachably mounted to the mounting port.

[0015] The heated non-combustible appliance of this application embodiment can store multiple aerosol generating substrates and heat only a portion of them at a time. This reduces the heating area each time, lowering the probability of uneven heating and local overheating caused by an excessively large heating area. This helps to improve the utilization rate of the aerosol generating substrate, thereby increasing the number of puffs and improving the consistency of taste and concentration of each puff. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a heated non-combustible appliance according to an embodiment of this application;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of one side plan of a heated non-combustible appliance according to an embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the AA cross section of a medium-heated non-combustible appliance.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0020] 1. Housing; 1a. Suction port; 1b. Mounting port; 11. Receiving cavity; 11a. Storage area; 11b. Heating area; 12. Body; 13. Cover plate; 2. Heating element; 3. Driving element; 31. Elastic part; 32. Locking part; 4. Guide element; 5. Stop element; 6. Controller. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0022] The specific technical features described in the specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. For example, different combinations of specific technical features can form different embodiments and technical solutions. To avoid unnecessary repetition, the various possible combinations of the specific technical features in this application will not be described separately.

[0023] In the following description, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used merely to distinguish different objects and do not indicate that the objects have the sameness or relationship. It should be understood that the directional descriptions "above," "below," "outside," and "inside" refer to the orientation under normal use conditions, while "left" and "right" refer to the left and right directions shown in the corresponding diagrams, which may or may not be the left and right directions under normal use conditions.

[0024] It should be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. "A plurality of" means two or more.

[0025] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical terms "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, operated or used in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.

[0026] 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.

[0027] 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.

[0028] Heated tobacco products (HNB) are a new type of product designed as "low-temperature cigarettes" based on the concept of "heating without burning". Specifically, HNB devices can heat the aerosol-generating matrix segment containing the aerosol-generating matrix to a certain temperature at a low temperature, causing the aerosol-generating matrix segment to develop flavor, thereby achieving an inhalation effect close to that of real cigarettes.

[0029] In related technologies, heated non-combustible appliances heat the entire aerosol generation matrix section, which results in uneven heating and low utilization of the aerosol generation matrix, thus limiting the number of suction ports.

[0030] To address the aforementioned problems, this application proposes a heated non-combustible appliance, referring to... Figures 1-3 The heated non-combustible appliance of this application includes a housing 1, a heating element 2, and a driving element 3.

[0031] The housing 1 has a receiving cavity 11 and a suction port 1a communicating with the receiving cavity 11. The specific structural form of the housing 1 is not limited, as long as it can form the aforementioned receiving cavity 11 and suction port 1a. Here, the suction port 1a is used for the user to suction aerosol. As an example, the housing 1 can have an air inlet communicating with the receiving cavity 11. In actual use, as the user suctions, the air in the atmospheric environment will enter the receiving cavity 11 through the air inlet under the action of the pressure difference between the air inlet and the suction port 1a, forming an airflow flowing towards the suction port 1a. The aerosol generating matrix in the receiving cavity 11 is heated and comes into contact with the airflow to generate aerosol.

[0032] The receiving cavity 11 has a heating zone 11b and a storage zone 11a that are interconnected. The storage zone 11a is used to store the aerosol generation matrix. The heating zone 11b is located on the side of the storage zone 11a near the suction port 1a. The heating element 2 is located in the heating zone 11b. The driving element 3 is used to drive the aerosol generation matrix to move from the storage zone 11a to the heating zone 11b.

[0033] Here, the aerosol-generating matrix is ​​specifically formed as a solid substance, such as solid particulate matter, solid filamentous matter, solid strip-shaped matter, etc. Taking solid particulate matter as an example, the aerosol-generating matrix can be spherical, cubic, columnar, irregular in shape, etc.

[0034] Here, storage area 11a and heating area 11b are two distinct regions within the receiving cavity 11. Storage area 11a and heating area 11b can have a physical boundary structure. For example, a partition wall can be provided within the receiving cavity 11, dividing the space within the cavity 11 into storage area 11a and heating area 11b, with a connecting port on the partition wall linking the storage area 11a and heating area 11b. Alternatively, storage area 11a and heating area 11b may not have a physical boundary structure. In this case, storage area 11a and heating area 11b can be defined specifically based on the location of the heating element 2. In other words, the area where the heating element 2 is located is heating area 11b, and the area where the heating element 2 is not located is storage area 11a.

[0035] The heating element 2 is used to heat the aerosol generating matrix located in the heating zone 11b. The specific structure of the heating element 2 is not limited. As an example, the heating element 2 can be configured as a columnar structure, capable of penetrating within the aerosol generating matrix, thereby achieving central heating of the aerosol generating matrix. As another example, the heating element 2 may include a heating film or heating plate structure disposed on the inner surface of the cavity wall of the receiving cavity 11 corresponding to the position of the heating zone 11b, thereby achieving peripheral heating of the aerosol generating matrix. Those skilled in the art can determine the specific arrangement of the heating element 2 according to actual usage requirements, and there are no limitations on this.

[0036] The driving component 3 is used to drive the aerosol generating matrix from the storage area 11a to the heating area 11b. In actual use, the driving component 3 can drive a part of the aerosol generating matrix in the storage area 11a to the heating area 11b for heating. After the aerosol generating matrix has been released or basically released, the driving component 3 can drive another part of the aerosol generating matrix in the storage area 11a to the heating area 11b for heating.

[0037] As an example, during the movement of the aerosol generating matrix in the storage area 11a to the heating area 11b by the drive unit 3, the aerosol generating matrix originally located in the heating area 11b can be moved to other locations within the receiving cavity 11 under the action of compression (e.g., the receiving cavity 11 may have a waste area communicating with the heating area 11b), or leave the receiving cavity 11 (e.g., leaving the receiving cavity 11 via the suction port 1a or other openings). As another example, the user can remove the aerosol generating matrix located in the heating area 11b after suction is completed (e.g., remove it via the suction port 1a or other openings), and then control the drive unit 3 to move the aerosol generating matrix in the storage area 11a to the heating area 11b.

[0038] The specific structure of the driving component 3 is not limited, as long as it can drive the aerosol generation matrix to move from the storage area 11a to the heating area 11b. The driving component 3 may include a power-providing mechanism such as a motor or a spring, or the driving component 3 may be configured to be manually operated by the user to provide power; there are no restrictions on this.

[0039] In this embodiment, the specific relationship between the aerosol generating matrix capacity of storage area 11a and the aerosol generating matrix capacity of heating area 11b (that is, the amount of aerosol generating matrix heated each time) is not limited. As an example, the ratio of the capacity of storage area 11a to the capacity of heating area 11b is 2-20.

[0040] The heated non-combustible appliance of this application embodiment can store multiple aerosol generating substrates and heat only a portion of them at a time. This reduces the heating area each time, lowering the probability of uneven heating and local overheating caused by an excessively large heating area. This helps to improve the utilization rate of the aerosol generating substrate, thereby increasing the number of suction ports 1a and improving the consistency of taste and concentration of each puff.

[0041] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1-3 The heated non-combustible appliance includes a guide 4, which is disposed in the storage area 11a and extends toward the heating area 11b, and a drive 3 is used to drive the aerosol generating matrix to move along the guide 4.

[0042] Here, the specific structural form of the guide member 4 is not limited, as long as it can guide the movement of the aerosol generating matrix. As an example, the guide member 4 can be a columnar structure and configured to pass through the aerosol generating matrix, so that the aerosol generating matrix can slide along the guide member 4 under the drive of the drive member 3. As another example, the guide member 4 can be configured with a groove, in which the aerosol generating matrix is ​​slidably disposed.

[0043] The specific structural form of the driving component 3 can be determined based on the structural form of the guide component 4, as long as it can drive the aerosol generation matrix to move along the guide component 4.

[0044] In this embodiment, a guide 4 is added to guide the movement of the aerosol generating matrix. This improves the success rate of the aerosol generating matrix moving to the heating zone 11b, thereby helping to improve the reliability of the heated non-combustible appliance.

[0045] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the heating non-combustible appliance may not have the guide member 4. In some other embodiments, alternatively, the receiving cavity 11 may be configured as a cylindrical cavity with a diameter adapted to the diameter of the aerosol generating matrix (e.g., slightly larger than the diameter of the aerosol generating matrix), so that the cavity wall of the receiving cavity 11 can guide the movement of the aerosol generating matrix.

[0046] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 3 Both the guide component 4 and the heating component 2 are configured as columnar structures and are designed to penetrate the aerosol generation matrix. The guide component 4 and the heating component 2 are connected and coaxially arranged.

[0047] In this embodiment, specifically, the aerosol generating matrix can be configured as a solid granular structure, and through holes can be formed on the aerosol generating matrix for the guide 4 and the heating element 2 to pass through.

[0048] As an example, the guide 4 and the heating element 2 can be formed as an integral structure. For example, the wire and the heating element 2 can be an integral metal rod, with the portion of the metal rod located in the heating zone 11b connected to the heating circuit, thus forming the heating element 2, and the portion of the metal rod located in the storage zone 11a forming the guide 4.

[0049] As another example, the guide 4 and the heating element 2 can also be connected by means such as welding, bonding, snap-fitting, fastener connection, etc. In this case, the guide 4 can be made of a material with low thermal conductivity, thereby reducing the heat transferred to the aerosol generation matrix in the storage area 11a during the heating process of the heating element 2.

[0050] In this embodiment, the aerosol generating matrix can slide directly along the guide 4 to the heating element 2, which helps to further improve the heating success rate and thus further improve the reliability of the aerosol generating matrix.

[0051] It should be noted that the structural forms of the heating element 2 and the guide element 4 are not limited to this. For example, in some other embodiments, the guide element 4 is a columnar structure, with the first part of the guide element 4 located in the storage area 11a and the second part located in the heating area 11b. The heating element 2 is disposed on the outer surface of the second part of the guide element 4 to achieve central heating. Alternatively, the heating element 2 can be disposed along the circumference of the second part of the guide element 4 to achieve circumferential heating.

[0052] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 3 The driving component 3 is also used to drive the aerosol generating matrix to detach from the heating component 2 at the end away from the guide component 4.

[0053] Here, "detached from heating element 2" specifically means detached from heating element 2. The end of heating element 2 away from guide element 4 can be configured as an unobstructed structure. Thus, when the driving element 3 drives the aerosol generating matrix on guide element 4 to move towards heating element 2, it will be able to push the aerosol generating matrix originally located on heating element 2 to move away from heating element 2, thereby detaching from heating element 2.

[0054] In this embodiment, the end of the heating element 2 away from the guide 4 can be formed as a free end (i.e., not connected to other structures), so that the aerosol generating matrix can fall to other positions in the receiving cavity 11 after it detaches from the heating element 2. As another example, the housing 1 can form an opening at the position corresponding to the end of the heating element 2 away from the guide 4, so that the user can remove the aerosol generating matrix through the opening after it detaches from the heating element 2.

[0055] In this embodiment, the driving component 3 is further configured to drive the aerosol generating matrix to detach from the heating component 2, thereby continuously pushing the aerosol generating matrix in the storage area 11a to the heating area 11b for heating, improving ease of use.

[0056] In some embodiments, the ratio of the size of the guide 4 to the size of the heating element 2 along the circumferential direction of the guide 4 and the heating element 2 is 2-20.

[0057] For ease of description, unit length is defined here as the average particle size of aerosol-generating particles adapted to heated non-combustible appliances.

[0058] In this embodiment, specifically, the size of the heating element 2 can be set to one unit length, that is, the heating element 2 generates one aerosol matrix particle at a time. Correspondingly, the size of the guide 4 can be set to 2-20 unit lengths, that is, a total of 2-20 aerosol generating particles can be set on the guide 4.

[0059] Of course, the size of heating element 2 can also be set to two or more unit lengths.

[0060] Taking the initial state as an example where the guide 4 is filled with aerosol generating matrix particles and the heating element 2 is not equipped with the aerosol generating matrix shell 1, this setting will make the mass of the matrix heated each time 1 / 2 to 1 / 20 of the total matrix. This will help to further improve the utilization rate of the aerosol generating matrix and help control the overall size of the heated non-combustible appliance.

[0061] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 3 The driving component 3 includes an elastic part 31, which provides elastic force to drive the movement of the aerosol generation matrix.

[0062] Here, the elastic part 31 may specifically include a spring, an elastic pad or other elastic structure. The elastic part 31 may be located in the storage area 11a away from the heating area 11b and opposite to the heating area 11b. When there is an aerosol generating matrix in the storage area 11a, the elastic part 31 accumulates elastic force. When the elastic force is released, it can drive the aerosol generating matrix to move toward the heating area 11b.

[0063] Taking the guide member 4 as a columnar structure as an example, the elastic part 31 may include a spring. The spring is sleeved on the guide member 4 and located on the side of the guide member 4 away from the heating element 2. The spring is in a compressed state under the action of the aerosol generating matrix on the guide member 4.

[0064] In this embodiment, the driving component 3 uses elastic force as its power source, which improves user convenience while reducing operating costs. Of course, in other embodiments, as mentioned above, the driving component 3 can also be configured to be powered manually by the user, or the driving component 3 may include a motor, etc.

[0065] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 3 The driving member 3 further includes a locking part 32 connected to the elastic part 31. The locking part 32 is configured to switch between a locked state that prevents the elastic part 31 from releasing elastic force and an unlocked state that allows the elastic part 31 to release elastic force.

[0066] As an example, the locking part 32 may include a ratchet, the teeth of which engage with a spring. In the locked state, the ratchet cannot rotate, thereby preventing the elastic part 31 from releasing its elastic force. In the unlocked state, the ratchet can rotate, thereby allowing the elastic part 31 to release its elastic force.

[0067] As another example, the locking part 32 may include a stop, which in the locked state abuts against the elastic part 31 (e.g., against the side end face of the elastic part 31 facing the heating area 11b) to prevent the elastic part 31 from releasing its elastic force. In the unlocked state, the stop moves toward the heating area 11b to allow the elastic part 31 to release its elastic force.

[0068] In this embodiment, the switching between the locked and unlocked states of the locking part 32 can be achieved by manual operation by the user. Alternatively, the heating non-combustible appliance may include a controller 6, and the switching between the locked and unlocked states of the locking part 32 can be automatically controlled by the controller 6. For example, after the heating element 2 finishes heating once, the controller 6 controls the locking part 32 to switch to the unlocked state.

[0069] It is understood that, although in this embodiment, the elastic part 31 can be controlled to release elastic force by providing the locking part 32, and the amount of elastic force released when the elastic part 31 releases elastic force can be controlled (for example, by controlling the number of teeth of the ratchet rotating each time, or by controlling the distance of the stop moving each time, the amount of elastic force released can be controlled). In this way, a set amount of aerosol generating matrix can be delivered into the heating zone 11b each time, thereby further improving the reliability of the heating non-combustible appliance.

[0070] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 As a supplement or alternative, the heated non-combustible appliance may include a stop 5 disposed between the heating zone 11b and the receiving cavity 11. The stop 5 is configured to switch between a stop state that prevents the aerosol generating matrix in the storage zone 11a from moving toward the heating zone 11b and a pass state that allows the aerosol generating matrix in the storage zone 11a to move toward the heating zone 11b.

[0071] It is understood that in embodiments where the driving member 3 includes the elastic part 31, the stop member 5 also indirectly functions to allow or prevent the elastic part 31 from releasing elastic force. The difference is that the locking part 32 acts directly on the elastic part 31, and can relatively accurately control the amount of elastic force released each time the elastic part 31 releases elastic force. Those skilled in the art can provide one of the two in embodiments where the driving member 3 includes the elastic part 31, or provide both simultaneously, according to actual usage requirements.

[0072] Here, the specific structural form of the stop member 5 is not limited. As an example, the stop member 5 can be movably connected to the housing 1, thereby allowing the stop member 5 to switch between a stop state and a pass state. As another example, the stop member 5 can be configured to undergo elastic deformation, thereby allowing the stop member 5 to switch between a stop state and a pass state.

[0073] The stop component 5 can be configured to automatically switch between a stop state and a pass state under the driving force provided by the drive component 3, or it can be configured to switch between a stop state and a pass state under the manual operation of the user, or it can be configured to switch between a stop state and a pass state under the control of the controller 6. There are no restrictions on this.

[0074] In this embodiment, by setting the stopper 5, the probability of the aerosol generation matrix in the storage area 11a accidentally entering the heating area 11b can be reduced, thereby further improving the reliability of the heating non-combustible appliance.

[0075] In some embodiments, the stop member 5 is configured to undergo elastic deformation under the driving force provided by the drive member 3, thereby switching between a stop state and a pass state.

[0076] Taking the guide member 4 and the heating member 2 as examples where both are columnar structures, the stop member 5 may include one or more elastic sheets. One end of the elastic sheet is connected to the housing 1, and in the stop state, the other end of the elastic sheet abuts against the connection between the guide member 4 and the heating member 2. During the process of the driving member 3 driving the aerosol generating matrix to move along the guide member 4 towards the heating member 2, the aerosol generating matrix pushes the elastic sheet to rotate towards the heating member 2, so that a gap appears between the end of the elastic sheet and the heating member 2 and the guide member 4. The state in which this gap expands to allow the aerosol generating matrix to pass is the passing state. After the aerosol generating matrix passes, the elastic sheet returns to the above-mentioned stop state under the action of its own elastic restoring force.

[0077] In this embodiment, by configuring the stop member 5 to undergo elastic deformation under the driving force provided by the drive member 3, the cost can be further reduced and the ease of operation can be improved while realizing the stopping function of the stop member 5.

[0078] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 3 The housing 1 has a mounting port 1b communicating with the receiving cavity 11, and the mounting port 1b is configured to allow the aerosol generating matrix to pass through. Thus, in actual use, the user can fill the storage area 11a with the aerosol generating matrix through the mounting port 1b and / or remove the heated aerosol generating matrix from the heating area 11b, thereby enabling the repeated use of the heated non-combustible appliance and reducing the cost of use.

[0079] In some embodiments, specifically, referring to Figure 3 The housing 1 includes a body 12 and a cover. The body 12 forms a receiving cavity 11 and a mounting port 1b. The cover forms a suction port 1a and is detachably mounted to the mounting port 1b.

[0080] Here, the cover can be specifically configured as a suction nozzle. The specific shape of the suction nozzle can be referred to the relevant technology in this field, and will not be described in detail here.

[0081] The cover plate 13 can be connected to the body 12 by means such as magnetic attraction or snap-fit, so that the cover can be detachably installed in the installation port 1b. Alternatively, the cover plate 13 can be rotatably connected to the body 12 or slidably connected, so that the cover can be detachably installed in the installation port 1b.

[0082] In this embodiment, it can be understood that the installation port 1b is actually located near the heating zone 11b. After the suction is completed, the user can remove the cover plate 13, take out the aerosol generation matrix in the heating zone 11b, and then reinstall the cover plate 13. Thus, the receiving cavity 11 does not need to set up additional storage space for the aerosol generation matrix after heating is completed, which helps to save space and increase the capacity of the storage zone 11a.

[0083] Of course, in some other embodiments, the mounting port 1b can also be located at any suitable position on the housing 1.

[0084] The following provides a more detailed and specific description of the heating non-combustible appliance mentioned above, using a specific embodiment as an example.

[0085] Reference Figures 1-3 The heating non-combustible appliance in this application includes a housing 1, a heating element 2, a driving element 3, a guide element 4, and a stop element 5.

[0086] The housing 1 includes a body 12 and a cover plate 13. The body 12 has a receiving cavity 11, an air inlet and a mounting port 1b communicating with the receiving cavity 11. The cover plate 13 has a suction port 1a and is detachably mounted to the mounting port 1b.

[0087] The receiving cavity 11 has a storage area 11a and a heating area 11b that are interconnected. The storage area 11a is used to store the aerosol generation matrix, and the heating area 11b is located on the side of the storage area 11a near the suction port 1a.

[0088] Heating element 2 is disposed in heating zone 11b, and guide element 4 is disposed in storage zone 11a. Both heating element 2 and guide element 4 are columnar structures and are coaxially arranged. The aerosol generating matrix is ​​specifically configured as a solid particle structure. Heating element 2 and guide element 4 can penetrate into the aerosol generating matrix. Heating element 2 is configured to heat one aerosol generating matrix at a time (that is, the length of heating element 2 is one unit length).

[0089] The driving component 3 is used to drive the aerosol generating matrix to move along the guide 4 toward the heating component 2. Specifically, the driving component 3 includes an elastic part 31 and a locking part 32. The elastic part 31 includes a spring, which is sleeved on the end of the guide 4 away from the heating component 2. The locking part 32 is configured to switch between a locked state that prevents the elastic part 31 from releasing elastic force and an unlocked state that allows the elastic part 31 to release elastic force. Specifically, the locking part 32 is configured to allow the elastic part 31 to release a certain amount of elastic force each time, and this elastic force is just enough to drive an aerosol generating matrix to move past the stop 5 and toward the heating component 2.

[0090] The stop 5 is configured to switch between a stop state that prevents the aerosol generating matrix in the storage area 11a from moving toward the heating area 11b and a pass state that allows the aerosol generating matrix in the storage area 11a to move toward the heating area 11b.

[0091] Specifically, the stop 5 includes one or more elastic sheets. One end of the elastic sheet is connected to the housing 1. In the stop state, the other end of the elastic sheet abuts against the connection between the guide 4 and the heating element 2. When the elastic part 31 releases its elastic force, the aerosol generating matrix on the guide 4 moves toward the heating element 2, pushing the elastic sheet to rotate toward the heating element 2. This creates a gap between the end of the elastic sheet and the heating element 2 and the guide 4. The gap widens to allow the aerosol generating matrix to pass through, which is the passing state. The aerosol generating matrix moves to the heating element 2 through the stop 5, pushing the aerosol generating matrix originally located on the heating element 2 to a position away from the heating element 2. Under the action of its own elastic restoring force, the elastic sheet returns to the stop state, thus allowing one aerosol generating matrix to pass through at a time.

[0092] After one suction cycle, the user can first open the cover plate 13, and then operate the locking part 32 to release the elastic force of the elastic part 31. The aerosol generating matrix on the guide member 4 moves to the heating member 2 through the stop member 5. The aerosol generating matrix that was originally in the heating member 2 is detached from the heating member 2 and exposed to the mounting port 1b. The user can remove the aerosol generating matrix through the mounting port 1b, and then install the cover plate 13 for the next suction cycle.

[0093] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 3 The heated non-combustible appliance includes a controller 6, which is electrically connected to the heating element 2, thereby controlling the heating temperature of the heating element 2.

[0094] In some embodiments, specifically, during each heating, the controller 6 controls the heating element 2 to perform the following actions: preheating stage: preheating the aerosol generating matrix at a first set temperature for a first set duration; heating stage: heating the aerosol generating matrix at a second set temperature for a second predetermined duration; maintenance stage: continuously heating the aerosol generating matrix at a third set temperature until the effective cost of the aerosol generating matrix is ​​fully released, wherein the second set temperature is greater than the first set temperature and less than the second set temperature.

[0095] As an example, the first set temperature is 200-220℃, the second set temperature is 250-280℃, and the third set temperature is 230-250℃. The first set time is 20-30s, and the second set time is 30-40s. The specific values ​​of the first, second, and third set temperatures, as well as the first and second set times, can be determined based on the specific composition and properties of the aerosol-generating matrix being heated, and are not limited thereto.

[0096] In this embodiment, the aerosol generating matrix is ​​first preheated at a relatively low temperature during each heating process, then heated at a relatively high temperature, and finally continuously heated at an intermediate temperature. This heating method helps to further improve the utilization rate of the aerosol generating matrix. At the same time, through the preheating and heating stages, a better taste can be obtained in the early stages of vaping, improving the vaping experience.

[0097] The technical effects of the above heating method will be explained below with reference to two specific embodiments.

[0098] Example 1

[0099] A certain brand of tobacco particles was selected as the aerosol generation matrix. The preheating stage temperature was 210℃ for 25 seconds; the heating stage temperature was 260℃ for 35 seconds; and the maintenance stage temperature was 240℃. Ultimately, 35 effective puffs were achieved, with stable aerosol composition and good taste during the puffing process.

[0100] Example 2

[0101] By switching to a different herbal granule medium and adjusting the segmented heating parameters—preheating stage temperature 205℃, time 30 seconds; heating stage temperature 270℃, time 40 seconds; and maintenance stage temperature 235℃—32 effective puffs were achieved, with the effective ingredient release rate reaching the expected target.

[0102] In the description of this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this application, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine different embodiments or examples described in this application, as well as features of different embodiments or examples.

[0103] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A heating non-combustible appliance, characterized in that, The heated non-combustible appliance includes: The housing has a receiving cavity and a suction port communicating with the receiving cavity. The receiving cavity has a heating zone and a storage zone communicating with each other. The storage zone is used to store the aerosol generation matrix. The heating zone is located on the side of the storage zone near the suction port. A heating element is disposed in the heating zone; and A driving component is used to drive the aerosol generating matrix to move from the storage area to the heating area.

2. The heating non-combustible appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heated non-combustible appliance includes a guide member disposed in the storage area and extending toward the heating area, and the driving member is used to drive the aerosol generating matrix to move along the guide member.

3. The heating non-combustible appliance according to claim 2, characterized in that, Both the guide and the heating element are configured as columnar structures and are designed to penetrate the aerosol generating matrix. The guide and the heating element are connected and coaxially arranged.

4. The heating non-combustible appliance according to claim 3, characterized in that, The driving element is also used to drive the aerosol generating matrix to detach from the heating element at the end away from the guide element; and / or Along the axial direction of the guide and the heating element, the ratio of the size of the guide to the size of the heating element is 2-20.

5. The heating non-combustible appliance according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The driving component includes an elastic portion for providing elastic force to drive the movement of the aerosol generating matrix.

6. The heating non-combustible appliance according to claim 5, characterized in that, The drive member includes a locking part connected to the elastic part, the locking part being configured to switch between a locked state that prevents the elastic part from releasing elastic force and an unlocked state that allows the elastic part to release elastic force.

7. The heating non-combustible appliance according to any one of claims 1-4 and 6, characterized in that, The heated non-combustible appliance further includes a stop member disposed between the heating zone and the storage zone. The stop member is configured to switch between a stop state that prevents the aerosol generating matrix in the storage zone from moving toward the heating zone and a pass state that allows the aerosol generating matrix in the storage zone to move toward the heating zone.

8. The heating non-combustible appliance according to claim 7, characterized in that, The stop member is configured to undergo elastic deformation under the driving force provided by the drive member, thereby switching between the stop state and the pass state.

9. The heating non-combustible appliance according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The housing has a mounting port communicating with the receiving cavity, the mounting port being configured to allow the aerosol generation matrix to pass through.

10. The heating non-combustible appliance according to claim 9, characterized in that, The housing includes a body and a cover. The body forms the receiving cavity and the mounting port, and the cover forms the suction port. The cover is detachably mounted to the mounting port.

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