Aerosol-generating article, and apparatus and method for producing medium segments

EP4516128A4Pending Publication Date: 2025-10-29KT&G CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
EP2023868315
Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2022-09-23
Filing Date
2023-06-02
Publication Date
2025-10-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing aerosol generating devices face challenges in reducing heat loss during heating, which affects the efficiency and performance of the device.

Method used

The aerosol generating article incorporates a medium segment with a cylindrical frame and a medium portion exposed to the outside, utilizing a laser heating source to minimize heat loss. A device and method for manufacturing this medium segment involve a frame forming unit, medium coating unit, extrusion unit, drying unit, and cutting unit to create the aerosol generating article.

Benefits of technology

The solution effectively reduces heat loss during heating, enhancing the performance and efficiency of the aerosol generating article, while also allowing the medium to be exposed to the outside for optimal operation.

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Abstract

An aerosol-generating article according to various embodiments includes a first end face, a second end face opposite the first end face, a side face formed between the first and second end faces, a medium segment, a first segment, and a second segment, wherein the first segment is disposed on the downstream side of the medium segment, the second segment is disposed on the upstream side of the medium segment, the medium segment includes a cylindrical frame and a medium portion surrounding the outer surface of the frame, and the medium portion may be exposed to the outside through the side surface of the aerosol-generating article.
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