Tobacco article with vibration element

Abstract

The present invention relates to a tobacco article (12) extending along an article axis (X) and configured to operate with a heating non-combustion aerosol generating device (11). The aerosol generating device (11) comprises a receiving cavity (36) configured to receive at least a portion of the tobacco article (12). The receiving cavity comprises or is associated with an electromagnetic wave generating device configured to generate heat to or in said portion of the tobacco article (12). The aerosol generating device (11) comprises an induction coil (40) disposed relative to the receiving cavity (36) to generate a magnetic field within the receiving cavity. The tobacco article (12) is configured to generate an aerosol when heated by the aerosol generating device (11). The tobacco article (12) comprises a vibration element (24) configured to vibrate when placed within the magnetic field generated by the induction coil (40) to generate tactile feedback to a user's lips.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a tobacco article. The present invention also relates to a heated non-combustion aerosol generating device associated with such a tobacco article. The present invention also relates to an aerosol generating assembly comprising such a tobacco article and such a heated non-combustion aerosol generating device.

[0002] In particular, the aerosol generation assembly comprises an aerosol generation device configured to operate with a tobacco article comprising a tobacco substrate capable of forming an aerosol when heated. Thus, such types of aerosol generation assemblies, also known as heat-non-combustion assemblies, are adapted to heat, rather than combust, the substrate by conduction, convection, and / or radiation to generate an aerosol for inhalation. [Background technology]

[0003] The popularity and use of risk reduction or risk modification devices (also known as vaporizers) has grown rapidly in recent years as an aid to assist habitual smokers wishing to quit smoking traditional tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, and roll-a-cigarettes. A variety of devices and systems are available that heat or warm a vaporizable substance, as opposed to burning tobacco in traditional tobacco products.

[0004] Commonly available risk reduction or risk modification devices are substrate heated aerosol generating devices or heated non-combustion devices. This type of device typically generates an aerosol or vapor by heating an aerosol substrate, which typically includes moist tobacco or other suitable vaporizable material, to a temperature typically ranging from 150°C to 350°C. By heating, rather than burning or combusting, the aerosol substrate releases an aerosol that includes the ingredients desired by the user, but does not include the toxic and carcinogenic by-products of combustion and burning. Furthermore, aerosols generated by heating tobacco or other vaporizable material typically do not include the burnt or bitter taste that can result from combustion and burning, which can be unpleasant to the user, and thus the substrate does not require sugars and other additives that are typically added to such materials to make the smoke and / or vapor more palatable to the user. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] One object of the present invention is to provide tobacco articles and related heated non-combustion aerosol generating devices that have an improved user experience, particularly during various vaping sessions. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] To this end, the present invention relates to a tobacco article extending along an article axis and configured to operate together with a heated non-combustion aerosol generating device, the aerosol generating device comprising a receiving cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the tobacco article, the receiving cavity comprising or associated with a heating module configured to generate heat on or in a portion of the tobacco article, the aerosol generating device comprising an induction coil arranged relative to the receiving cavity to generate a magnetic field within the receiving cavity, the tobacco article configured to generate an aerosol when heated by the aerosol generating device, and the tobacco article comprising a vibration element configured to vibrate when placed within the magnetic field generated by the induction coil to generate tactile feedback to a user's lips.

[0007] Due to these features, the tobacco article may be excited by the induction coil when the user is vaping to generate haptic feedback felt by the user's lips. In particular, the element (hereinafter referred to as the "vibration element") may vibrate when excited by the induction coil. The vibration of the vibration element propagates through the entire article to the lips of the user when the user is vaping. The vibration adds a new sensation to the user in addition to the taste of the generated aerosol. In this way, the user experience is improved when vaping.

[0008] According to some embodiments, the article comprises a tobacco portion designed to be received in a heating section of a receiving cavity comprising a heating module configured to generate heat at or within the tobacco portion, and a non-tobacco portion designed downstream of the tobacco portion, the vibration element being inserted within or attached to the non-tobacco portion. The heating module may be a heating element, for example a thin film heater surrounding or forming or abutting a sidewall of the cavity, or a blade or pin heater insertable into the tobacco portion.

[0009] These features allow the vibration element to be spaced apart from the heated portion of the receiving cavity. In this way, the vibration of the vibration element and the heating of the tobacco portion can be independently controlled by the device. Thus, if desired, it is possible to disable the vibration system without affecting the heating system of the device.

[0010] According to some embodiments, the non-tobacco portion comprises a filter portion and the vibration element is integrated into or attached to the filter portion.

[0011] According to some embodiments, the non-tobacco portion comprises a hollow tubular portion or segment, and the vibration element is inserted into or attached to the hollow tubular portion or segment.

[0012] According to some embodiments, the vibration element is positioned upstream of the non-tobacco portion within a portion or segment adjacent to the tobacco portion.

[0013] According to some embodiments, the non-tobacco portion comprises a transition portion or segment and the vibration element is disposed within the transition portion or segment, preferably the transition portion or segment comprises or is made essentially of a fibrous material, more preferably a cellulose acetate material.

[0014] According to some embodiments, the transition portion defines a longitudinal airflow hole that extends along, and preferably parallel to, the vibrating element.

[0015] Because of these features, the vibration elements are embedded in segments of textile material, preferably acetate material, which may define longitudinal airflow holes to allow air to flow unimpeded through the segments. In particular, the airflow holes provide a low pressure drop over the transition section or segment. Preferably, the holes have a diameter of 1.5 to 3.5 mm.

[0016] The transition section or segment may comprise cellulose acetate fibre bundles as a filler and a plasticiser such as triacetin to ensure the hardness of the segment by bonding between the cellulose acetate fibres. The cellulose acetate fibre bundles have a viscosity of 0.250 g / cm 3 ~0.450g / cm 3 For example, cellulose acetate fiber bundles may have a denier per filament of 4.0 to 12.0 and a total denier of 30,000 to 50,000. The plasticizer content may be between 6% and 25% by weight, preferably 10% to 24% by weight, of the combined weight of acetate fiber and plasticizer. The high packing density of the fibers may prevent air from flowing through the material; air flows through the segments essentially through the air flow holes.

[0017] According to some embodiments, the article comprises a tobacco portion designed to be received in a heating section of a receiving cavity comprising or associated with a heating module, the heating module being an electromagnetic wave generating device configured to provide an induced electromagnetic field, and a non-tobacco portion designed to be downstream of the tobacco portion, and a vibration element inserted or attached to the tobacco portion, the vibration element configured to heat the tobacco portion by the electromagnetic field of the electromagnetic wave generating device.

[0018] Because of these features, when the article is used in a device, the vibration element is disposed within or attached to the tobacco portion. In this manner, the vibration element is controlled by an electromagnetic wave generator, in particular an induction coil disposed around or adjacent to the receiving cavity. As a result, the vibration element is capable of both heating the tobacco portion to a temperature capable of aerosolizing the tobacco substrate and vibrating when excited by the induction coil, resulting in a simpler design of the article.

[0019] The present invention also provides a heating non-combustion aerosol generating device, comprising: - a receiving cavity configured to receive a portion of a tobacco article as described above; - an induction coil disposed around or adjacent to the receiving cavity and configured to generate a magnetic field; The present invention relates to a heating non-combustion aerosol generating device comprising:

[0020] According to some embodiments, the device further comprises a heating element disposed around or adjacent to at least a portion of the receiving cavity and configured to heat the tobacco portion of the tobacco article to generate the aerosol.

[0021] The heating element may be a thin film heater, a thick film heater, a coil heater, an infrared heater, a microwave heater, or any suitable heater.

[0022] According to some embodiments, the induction coil is located away from the heating element, and the induction coil is configured to induce vibration of the vibration element to generate tactile feedback to the user's lips.

[0023] These features allow the device to both heat the tobacco portion with a heating element and excite the vibration element with an induction coil, for example to cause the vibration element to vibrate when a user is vaping.

[0024] According to some embodiments, an induction coil is disposed around or adjacent a portion of the receiving cavity that receives the tobacco portion, the induction coil causing the element to vibrate to - heating the tobacco portion of the tobacco article with a carrier frequency; - Modulation frequency creates haptic feedback to the user's lips when aerosols are generated It is configured as follows.

[0025] These features enable the aerosol generating device to both heat and excite the vibration element with an induction coil by generating an electromagnetic signal that includes a carrier frequency that heats the element and a modulation frequency that excites the element, causing it to vibrate.

[0026] According to some embodiments, the device further comprises a control module configured to control power supply to the induction coil.

[0027] According to some embodiments, the control module is further configured to adapt a current modulation in the induction coil to modify the type of vibration of the element.

[0028] Because of these features, it is possible to modify the type of vibration of the element, for example by modifying its amplitude, its frequency, or its pattern, and a user may select the type of vibration that they prefer to further enhance their vaping experience.

[0029] According to some embodiments, the control module is further configured to detect a user puff and activate the induction coil during the user's puff according to a predetermined power delivery profile.

[0030] These features enable the device to vibrate the element when the user is puffing, coordinating the vibration with each user's puff and thus enhancing the user's sensation.

[0031] The present invention also provides an aerosol generating assembly comprising: - a heated non-combustion aerosol generating device as described above; - tobacco articles as described above; The present invention also relates to an aerosol generation assembly comprising:

[0032] The invention and its advantages will be better understood on reading the following description, given by way of non-limiting example only and made with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: [Brief description of the drawings]

[0033] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic side view of an aerosol generating assembly according to the present invention comprising a tobacco article and a heated non-combustion aerosol generating device. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the aerosol generation assembly of FIG. 1 according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 3] 3 is a perspective view of a transition portion or vibration segment of the article of FIG. 2. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the aerosol generation assembly of FIG. 1 according to a second embodiment. [Diagram 5] A diagram of the electromagnetic field generated by the induction coil of the aerosol generating device of Figure 4. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0034] Before the present invention is described, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the details of construction set forth in the following description, as it will be apparent to one skilled in the art having the benefit of this disclosure that the invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or carried out in various ways.

[0035] As used herein, the term "aerosol generating device" or "device" may include a vaping device that delivers an aerosol to a user, including an aerosol for vaping, using a heater element, which will be described in more detail below. The device may be portable. "Portable" may refer to a device for use when held by a user. The device may be adapted to generate a variable amount of aerosol (as opposed to a fixed amount of aerosol), for example, by activating the heater element for a variable amount of time, which may be controlled by a trigger. The trigger may be user-activated, such as a vaping button and / or an inhalation sensor. The inhalation sensor may be sensitive to the intensity of the inhalation as well as the duration of the inhalation, and may allow for providing a variable amount of vapor (to mimic the smoking effect of a conventional combustible smoking article, such as a cigarette, cigar, or pipe). The device may include a temperature regulation control for driving the temperature of the heater and / or heated aerosol-generating material (aerosol precursor) to a specific target temperature and then maintaining the temperature at the target temperature that allows for efficient generation of aerosol.

[0036] As used herein, the term "aerosol" may include a suspension of vaporizable material as one or more of solid particles, liquid droplets, and gas. The suspension may be in a gaseous state, including air. Aerosol herein may generally refer to or include a vapor. Aerosol may include one or more components of vaporizable material.

[0037] As used herein, the term "vaporizable material" or "aerosol substrate" or "tobacco substrate" may refer to a material that is designed to deliver an aerosol when heated in an aerosol generating device and may comprise, for example, nicotine or tobacco and an aerosol forming agent. Tobacco may take the form of various materials, such as cut tobacco, granulated tobacco, tobacco leaves, and / or reconstituted tobacco. Reconstituted tobacco can be produced in the form of a sheet by any suitable process, such as a papermaking process, cast sheet, extrusion / lamination, etc. The sheet can then be collected, cut or shredded, and optionally mixed with cellulose or other fillers, tobacco flakes, stems, aerosol forming agents, additives, flavors (e.g., menthol), acids (e.g., benzoic acid), and applied to a wrapper to form a tobacco portion. The packing density of the tobacco portion is not particularly limited, but is usually 250 mg / cm3 in terms of ensuring the performance of the tobacco portion and imparting a good flavor. 3 ~900mg / cm 3Suitable aerosol forming agents include polyols (e.g., sorbitol, glycerol, and glycols such as propylene glycol or triethylene glycol), non-polyols (e.g., monohydric alcohols, acids such as lactic acid, glycerol derivatives, esters such as triacetin, triethylene glycol diacetate, triethyl citrate, 1,3-butanediol, glycerin, or vegetable glycerin). A suitable amount of the aerosol forming agent may be, for example, between 5% and 50% by weight of the substrate. In some embodiments, the aerosol generating agent may be glycerol, propylene glycol, or a mixture of glycerol and propylene glycol. The substrate may also include at least one of a gelling agent, a binder, a stabilizing agent, and a humectant.

[0038] As used herein, the terms "upstream" and "downstream" refer to locations relative to the direction of flow in the article toward the mouth end.

[0039] Description of the First Embodiment of the Invention 1 shows an aerosol generating assembly 10 comprising a heated non-combustion aerosol generating device 11 and a tobacco article 12. The aerosol generating device 11 is intended to operate together with the tobacco article 12 to generate an aerosol.

[0040] The tobacco article 12 presents, for example, a cylindrical shape extending along an article axis X. In a variant, the tobacco article 12 may present a flattened rectangular parallelepiped shape.

[0041] In an exemplary embodiment, the length L of the article 12 according to the article axis X is comprised between 10 and 80 mm, for example approximately 60 mm. According to different embodiments, the value L may be chosen within a range of, for example, ±40%.

[0042] The tobacco article 12 comprises a tobacco portion 14 and a non-tobacco portion 16 disposed along an article axis X. The tobacco portion 14 may, for example, be slightly longer than the non-tobacco portion 16. For example, the ratio of lengths of the tobacco portion 14 to the non-tobacco portion 16 may be between 1:3 and 1:1.5, preferably about 1:2. The tobacco portion 14 defines an abutting end 20 of the article 12 and the non-tobacco portion 16 defines a mouth end 22 of the article 12. The abutting end 20 is generally uncovered to allow airflow into the tobacco portion 14. The tobacco portion 14 and the non-tobacco portion 16 may be secured one to the other by a wrapper.

[0043] As will be explained in more detail below, the tobacco portion 14 is intended to be heated by the device 11. The tobacco portion 14 comprises a vaporizable material as defined above. In some embodiments, the tobacco portion 14 further comprises one or several susceptors, e.g. mixed with the vaporizable material.

[0044] The non-tobacco portion 16, and in particular the mouth end 22 of the article 12, is intended to be placed in the mouth of a user when the user inhales. The non-tobacco portion 16 forms a cooling and / or filtering portion. The non-tobacco portion 16 is intended to function, for example, as a cooler and / or filter to slightly cool and / or filter the vapour before it is inhaled by the user. The non-tobacco portion 16 must be designed to have a flow path of sufficient length and a sufficient surface to ensure the heat transfer of the hot vapour to the portion. The non-tobacco portion 16 may therefore comprise a tube surface, such as a paper tube, and / or a filtering material, such as paper and / or cellulose acetate fibres.

[0045] The tobacco article 12 comprises a vibration element 24. The vibration element 24 is in particular a susceptor. The vibration element 24 has, for example, a cylindrical shape extending along the article axis X. As seen in FIG. 2, the vibration element 24 is integrated in the non-tobacco part 16. Advantageously, the vibration element 24 is arranged at the upstream end of the non-tobacco part 16 adjacent to the tobacco part 14. As seen in FIG. 3, the non-tobacco part 16 may comprise a transition part 26. The transition part 26 may be arranged adjacent to the tobacco part 14 and may extend the cooling and / or filtering part described above. The transition part 26 may therefore comprise or be made of the same material as the cooling and / or filtering part. For example, the transition part 26 may comprise or be a segment made of an acetate material, such as cellulose acetate fibers. According to another embodiment, the transition part 26 may comprise paper or be essentially made of paper. As seen in FIGS. 2 and 3, the vibration element 24 is arranged in the transition part 26. The transition portion 26 further defines a longitudinal airflow hole 28 that extends along the article axis X along, and preferably parallel to, the vibration element 24. The airflow hole 28 allows aerosol generated in the tobacco portion 14 to flow toward the non-tobacco portion 16 to the mouth end 22.

[0046] The vibration element 24 is configured to vibrate when placed within the magnetic field generated by the induction coil to generate tactile feedback to the user's lips when an aerosol is generated. In particular, the vibration of the vibration element 24 propagates throughout the article 12, to the oral end 22 and to the user's lips when the user is vaping.

[0047] The vibration element 24 is made in particular from: - copper and copper alloys, - Brass, - Aluminum, - iron, - steel and stainless steel, - Tungsten, - Chrome, - Nickel and nickel alloys, - Cobalt, - Carbon fiber, - Graphite, - silicon, - Platinum, - Silver and / or - Gold.

[0048] The aerosol generating device 11 comprises a housing 30 along a device axis Y. The housing 30 defines an interior space of the device 11 that accommodates various elements designed to perform different functions of the device 11. The housing 30 may further comprise an air passage and / or an inlet for the introduction of air into the tobacco article 12. In particular, the device 11 comprises a power supply 32, a control module 34, a receiving cavity 36 for receiving the tobacco article 12, and at least one heating module that produces energy towards the cavity 36 that enables heat to be generated in the tobacco article 12 within the vaporization range of the aerosol substrate.

[0049] In one embodiment, the heating module comprises a heating element 38. The device 11 further comprises an inductive coil 40 configured to interact with the vibration element 24, as described further below. In some embodiments, the device 11 may further comprise an external communications module 42.

[0050] The receiving cavity 36 presents a shape complementary to the shape of the article 12. In particular, the receiving cavity 36 presents a cylindrical sidewall. The receiving cavity 36 is designed to receive a portion of the article 12, in particular the tobacco portion 14. In particular, a heating portion for the receiving cavity 36 is capable of receiving the tobacco portion 14.

[0051] The receiving cavity 36 may be surrounded by a heating element 38. The non-tobacco portion 16 is preferably designed to overlap as little as possible or is spaced apart from the receiving cavity 36 surrounded by the heating element 38.

[0052] The heating element 38 is configured to heat the tobacco portion 14 to generate an aerosol that flows through the article towards the mouth end 22. The heating element 38 may be disposed in abutment with the sidewall. For example, the heating element 38 may comprise a thin film heater that extends along substantially the entire length of the tobacco portion 14 along the article axis X, or along only a portion of this length, and is adapted to heat the tobacco portion 14 by convection or conduction. For example, the thin film comprises a resistive metal track on a polyimide film or between two polyimide films.

[0053] According to another embodiment, the heating module is an electromagnetic wave generator, comprising a coil configured to be placed around the tobacco portion 14. In this embodiment, the heat is generated by one or several susceptors provided in the tobacco portion 14. This coil of the electromagnetic wave generator may be separate from the induction coil 40, which will be described in more detail below.

[0054] According to both embodiments, the electromagnetic wave generator is powered by a power supply 32 and controlled by a control module 34. The sidewalls of the receiving cavity 36 may be made from a thin conductive material, preferably a metal such as stainless steel. In one variation, the sidewalls of the receiving cavity include or are made from a heat resistant polymer such as PEEK.

[0055] The induction coil 40 for the vibration element 24 is disposed around or adjacent to the receiving cavity 36 and is specifically configured to generate a magnetic field within the receiving cavity 36. As seen in FIG. 2, the induction coil 40 is preferably disposed axially spaced from the heating element 38 and / or within a region of the receiving cavity 36 that is not substantially heated by the heating element 38. The induction coil 40 is specifically positioned to surround the transition portion 26 when the article 12 is in an insertion position within the device 11. The induction coil 40 is configured to generate an electromagnetic field and cause vibration of the vibration element 24. At least a portion of the vibration is transmitted to the oral end 22 or its wrapper to generate tactile feedback to the user's lips. The vibration may be emitted in response to a particular event, such as when an aerosol is generated. The induction coil 40 is powered by the power supply 32 and controlled by the control module 34.

[0056] The power supply 32 comprises a battery, such as a rechargeable lithium ion battery as known in the art, and is configured to provide power to the control module 34, the heating module, and the induction coil 40.

[0057] The control module 34 is configured, for example, to control the voltage supplied by the power supply 32 to the heating module. The control module 34 is further configured to control the power supply of the induction coil 40. In particular, the control module 34 is configured to adapt the current modulation in the induction coil 40 to modify the type of vibration of the vibration element 24. The type of vibration is defined, for example, by its magnitude, its frequency, its pattern, etc. The control module 34 is configured to modify the type of vibration of the vibration element 24 by modifying the generated electromagnetic field.

[0058] The control module 34 is further configured to detect a user's puff and activate the induction coil 40 during the user's puff according to a predefined power delivery profile. The power delivery profile is associated with a desired type of vibration for the vibration element 24. To this end, the device 11 may comprise a puff sensor 44. The puff sensor 44 is configured to detect and provide data regarding the aerosol flow generated within the article 12. The puff sensor 44 is configured to detect, for example, a differential pressure or flow rate change caused by the user puffing and creating an aerosol flow through the article 12. Advantageously, the detection of a puff is triggered only when the detected change in flow exceeds or reaches a predefined threshold. The threshold may be set above noise that does not correspond to an actual puff. The control module 34 is configured to receive a signal from the puff sensor 44 as an input when a puff is detected and activate the induction coil 40 as an output to generate haptic feedback for the user while he or she is vaping. In one variation, the control module 34 is configured to activate the induction coil 40 when the heating element 38 reaches a vaping temperature to indicate to the user that they may begin vaping.

[0059] The external communication module 42 is configured to communicate with an external electronic system, such as a user communication device, via an antenna. Advantageously, the external communication module is configured to communicate with the external electronic system via an NFC protocol (near field communication protocol), an RFID protocol (radio frequency identification protocol), a Bluetooth protocol, or any other available protocol. The user may select which type of vibration he prefers via the electronic system, which transfers the relevant settings via the external communication module 42 to the control module 34. The user may also disable or activate the haptic feedback via the external communication module 42 and the control module 34 whenever the user wishes.

[0060] Operation of the Invention The operation of the aerosol generation assembly 10 will now be described.

[0061] Initially, a tobacco article 12 is inserted into the device 11. The user is not vaping and the control module 34 does not activate the heating module, e.g., the heating element 38 and the induction coil 40.

[0062] The user then initiates a vaping session by activating the heating element 38 , via the control module 34 , which heats the tobacco portion 14 .

[0063] The user then takes a puff, which is detected by puff sensor 44. Control module 34 then activates induction coil 40, which generates an electromagnetic field that causes vibrating element 24 to vibrate.

[0064] The vibrations of the vibrating element 24 propagate through the article 12 to the mouthpiece end 22 of the article 12 and to the user's lips while the user is vaping.

[0065] When the user stops puffing, the puff sensor 44 detects the end of the puff and sends a signal to the control module 34. The control module 34 deactivates the induction coil 40. The generated electromagnetic field disappears and the vibrating element 24 stops vibrating.

[0066] Description of the second embodiment of the present invention FIG. 4 shows an aerosol generation assembly 10 according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0067] The aerosol generation assembly 10 according to the second embodiment is similar to the aerosol generation assembly 10 according to the first embodiment described above, except for the features described below.

[0068] As can be seen in FIG. 4, the vibration element 24 is now integrated into the tobacco portion 14 of the article 12 .

[0069] In this embodiment, the vibration element 24 is configured to vibrate and heat the tobacco portion 14 when placed within a magnetic field generated by an induction coil 40. In this embodiment, the induction coil 40 is also a heating module.

[0070] The heating element 38 is here formed by an induction coil 40 capable of heating the tobacco portion 14 and generating an aerosol.

[0071] The induction coil 40 induces vibration of the vibration element 24, - heating the tobacco portion 14 of the article 12 with a carrier frequency; - Modulated frequency creates haptic feedback to the user's lips It is configured as follows.

[0072] With particular reference to Figure 5, the induction coil 40 is configured to generate an electromagnetic field as shown in part (C) of Figure 5. A slow sine wave (A) is utilized to modulate or impress itself onto a faster "carrier" sine wave (B). When the slow modulation signal is imposed by varying the carrier amplitude, the result is as shown in signal (C). The carrier component (B) causes the vibrating element 24 to heat up, while the modulation component (A) causes the vibrating element 24 to vibrate.

[0073] The control module 34 is configured to control the heating and vibration of the vibration element 24 by adjusting the electromagnetic field generated by the induction coil 40, and in particular the carrier and modulation components.

[0074] Description of Other Embodiments of the Invention In a possible embodiment, the vibration element of the present invention can be attached to the wrapper, for example to the inner surface of the wrapper. For example, the vibration element can be partially glued to the wrapper. The vibration element can be in contact with the vibration transmission element. For example, the vibration transmission element can be a stiffer element than the wrapper. The element can be elongate, like a thread or wire, and can extend in the longitudinal direction. The vibration transmission element can extend towards the mouth end. It can extend up to the mouth end. It can extend along the length of the non-tobacco portion. It can be connected to the wrapper, for example.

[0075] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that other embodiments may be implemented in various ways by combining the previous embodiments.

[0076] For example, the article 12 may comprise several elements 24 arranged along the article axis X of the article 12 and configured to vibrate and / or heat.

Claims

**Claim 1** A tobacco article (12) extending along an article axis (X) and configured to operate with a heat non-combustion aerosol generating device (11), wherein the aerosol generating device (11) comprises a receiving cavity (36) configured to receive at least a portion of the tobacco article (12), and the receiving cavity (36) comprises or is associated with a heating module configured to generate heat to or in the portion of the tobacco article (12), the aerosol generating device (11) comprises an induction coil (40) disposed relative to the receiving cavity (36) to generate a magnetic field within the receiving cavity (36), the tobacco article (12) is configured to generate an aerosol when heated by the aerosol generating device (11), the tobacco article (12) comprises a vibration element (24) configured to vibrate when placed within the magnetic field generated by the induction coil (40) to generate tactile feedback to the user's lips, Tobacco article (12). **Claim 2** The tobacco article (12) comprises a tobacco portion (14) designed to be received within the receiving cavity (36) and a non-tobacco portion (16) designed to be downstream of the tobacco portion (14), the vibration element (24) is inserted or attached to the non-tobacco portion (16), The tobacco article (12) according to claim 1. **Claim 3** The tobacco article (12) according to claim 2, wherein the vibration element (24) is disposed at an upstream end of the non-tobacco portion (16) adjacent to the tobacco portion (14). **Claim 4** The non-tobacco portion (16) comprises a transition portion or segment (26), and the vibration element (24) is inserted or attached to the transition portion or segment (26), preferably, the transition portion or segment (26) comprises or is substantially made of a fibrous material, more preferably a cellulose acetate material. The tobacco article (12) according to claim 2. **Claim 5** The tobacco article (12) according to claim 4, wherein the transition portion or segment (26) defines longitudinal air flow holes (28) extending along, preferably parallel to, the element (24). **Claim 6** The article (12) includes a tobacco portion (14) designed to be received in a heating portion of the receiving cavity (36) that includes the heating module, which is an electromagnetic wave generating device configured to provide an induced electromagnetic field, and a non-tobacco portion (16) designed to be downstream of the tobacco portion (14). The vibrating element (24) is inserted into or attached to the tobacco portion (14), and the vibrating element (24) is configured to heat the tobacco portion (14) by the electromagnetic field of the electromagnetic wave generating device. The tobacco article (12) according to claim 1.

7. A heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (11), comprising a receiving cavity (36) configured to receive at least a part of the tobacco article (12) according to claim 1, and an induction coil (40) disposed around or adjacent to the receiving cavity (36) and configured to generate a magnetic field The heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (11) comprising the above.

8. The heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 7, further comprising a heating module including a heating element (38) disposed around or adjacent to at least a part of the receiving cavity (36) and configured to heat the tobacco portion (14) of the tobacco article (14) to generate an aerosol.

9. The induction coil (40) is disposed spaced apart from the heating element (38). The induction coil (40) is configured to cause vibration of the vibrating element (24) to generate tactile feedback to the user's lips. The heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 8.

10. The induction coil (40) is disposed around or adjacent to the part of the receiving cavity (36) that receives the tobacco portion (14). The induction coil (40) causes vibration of the element (24). The tobacco portion (14) of the tobacco article (12) is heated by a carrier frequency. It is configured to generate tactile feedback to the user's lips by a modulation frequency. The heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 8.

11. The heat-not-burn aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 7, further comprising a control module (34) configured to control the power supply of the induction coil (40).

12. The heat non-combustion aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 11, wherein the control module (34) is further configured to modify the type of vibration of the element (24) by adapting the current modulation in the induction coil (40).

13. The heat non-combustion aerosol generating device (11) according to claim 11, wherein the control module (34) is further configured to detect a puff of a user and operate the induction coil (40) during the puff of the user according to a predetermined power supply profile.

14. An aerosol generating assembly, the heat non-combustion aerosol generating device (11) according to any one of claims 7 to 13, and the tobacco article (12) according to any one of claims 1 to 6 comprising an aerosol generating assembly.

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