Aerosol generating consumables with rounded edges

Abstract

Aerosol generating consumable (100) for use in an aerosol generating device (200), comprising an aerosol precursor material (102) and one or more electrical conductors (104) in the aerosol precursor material (102), wherein the aerosol generating consumable (100) is disc-shaped and has a rounded peripheral edge.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to aerosol-generating consumables, a system including an aerosol-generating device and an aerosol-generating consumable, and a method of generating an aerosol.

Background Art

[0002] Rather than relying on burning an aerosol precursor material, various devices and systems are available that heat the material to release an aerosol / vapor for inhalation. However, in such devices, a heater needs to be part of the device, and thus an appropriate insulation material is required for the device to prevent the user from being exposed to high heater temperatures, which leads to further complexity and cost of the device.

[0003] A problem associated with heating rather than burning an aerosol precursor material is that the time to generate an aerosol from the aerosol precursor material increases. A further problem is that when the aerosol precursor material is heated to its vaporization temperature, aerosol may be continuously generated even when the user is not inhaling, thereby wasting energy and the aerosol precursor material.

[0004] In some conventional aerosol-generating devices, a resistive heater is used to generate an aerosol from an aerosol-generating consumable. However, a resistive heater requires good thermal contact between the heater and the aerosol-generating consumable being heated in order to generate a sufficient amount of aerosol. Thus, a relatively large resistive heater having a relatively large contact area between the resistive heater and the aerosol-generating consumable is required. Further, resistive heaters often require cleaning.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] The object of the present invention is to overcome at least one of the above problems or to provide an alternative solution. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present disclosure provides an aerosol generating consumable having features as detailed in the claims.

[0007] In the first example, an aerosol generating consumable for use in an aerosol generating device is provided, comprising an aerosol precursor material and one or more electrical conductors in the aerosol precursor material, and having a rounded periphery.

[0008] This form of aerosol-generating consumable improves consumer convenience and experience. Aerosol-generating consumables with rounded edges reduce the potential risk of undesirable experiences (such as consumable breakage in the oven and the need to remove residual parts from the heating chamber using special tools). This is especially common when the aerosol-generating consumable is disc-shaped.

[0009] Furthermore, the presence of one or more electrical conductors in the aerosol precursor material due to the aerosol-generating consumables allows for a reduction in the size of the device and consumable packages while maintaining a high level of aerosol generation.

[0010] Furthermore, this concept helps improve the experience of removing aerosol-generating consumables, which can be done without even touching them, and the required thermal insulation is significantly reduced by using conductive aerosol-generating consumables.

[0011] The rounded shape of the consumables helps to provide consumers with a higher level of convenience. In this case, how consumers grasp / remove the consumables from the packaging is not important, as the consumables always fit well into the aerosol generating device and function well.

[0012] In addition, having rounded edges contributes to the mechanical strength of the consumables (for example, reducing the possibility of breakage). It also ensures good alignment / fit with the aerosol generating device.

[0013] In one example, the aerosol generating consumable includes one or more electrical contacts configured to electrically couple to the electrodes of the aerosol generating device. The one or more electrical contacts may lead to more efficient electrical transfer from the electrodes to the consumable.

[0014] In one example, one or more contacts are located on a portion of the peripheral edge of the consumable. By locating one or more contacts on a portion of the peripheral edge, it becomes possible to provide electrodes on the side of the consumable, which can lead to efficient use of space within the device.

[0015] In one example, one or more electrical contacts are placed on a flat surface of the aerosol precursor material. This arrangement means that the device electrodes can effectively (to some extent) sandwich the aerosol generating consumables. One or more electrical contacts on a flat surface provide a larger contact surface area. Furthermore, higher pressure can be achieved, ensuring better electrical contact at the interface and lower total / equivalent electrical resistance. The flat surface is also more robust against aging of the consumables, contamination, and the presence of some residue.

[0016] In one example, one or more electrical contacts include a first sheet on a first surface of the aerosol precursor material and a second sheet positioned on a second surface of the aerosol precursor material.

[0017] One or more of the first and second sheets include one or more openings. Providing one or more openings in the first and / or second sheets means that the generated aerosols can flow through the first and / or second sheets, and that the generated aerosols can flow within the device in a desired direction. In other words, less aerosol may flow out from the sides (also called the periphery) of the aerosol generating consumable, and condensation within the device may increase.

[0018] In one example, one or more electrical contacts include a first electrical contact and a second electrical contact. The aerosol generating consumable may include an electrical insulator located at least partially between the first and second electrical contacts. The electrical insulator reduces the likelihood of power flowing directly from one electrode to the other due to insertion errors or manufacturing tolerances that could cause a short circuit in the device. In addition, the electrical insulator encourages power to flow through more aerosol precursor material during use.

[0019] Electrical insulators can be paper-based. Paper materials are widely used in this industry, are relatively inexpensive, and easy to use.

[0020] In one example, the aerosol generating consumable is disc-shaped. Having a disc-shaped consumable leads to space-saving efficiency, especially considering that the consumable contains one or more electrical conductors located inside it, and therefore does not require a separate heating means.

[0021] In one example, an aerosol-generating consumable has a polygonal shape with rounded corners. This shape provides clear "sides" that can be helpful for positioning or handling, while the rounded angles also help prevent the consumable from getting caught or stuck.

[0022] In one example, the thickness of the aerosol generating consumable is smaller than its width. This arrangement allows for more consumables to be stacked. Furthermore, it is easier to store the consumables themselves within the storage section of the aerosol generating device.

[0023] In one example, multiple aerosol-generating consumables arranged in a stacked configuration are provided. Stacking the consumables means that they can be efficiently housed in user-carrying packaging or efficiently housed within the device itself.

[0024] In one example, a system is provided that includes an aerosol generating device including at least one electrode configured to provide power, and an aerosol generating consumable as described in any one of the preceding claims. Since the aerosol generating consumable can contact a grounding element, only one electrode can be used. In some examples, the aerosol generating consumable can simply be connected to the grounding element, and thus only a single electrode (in addition to the grounding element) is required to complete the circuit and provide a current through the aerosol generating consumable. In other examples, the grounding element described above is considered an electrode, and thus the aerosol generating device includes a pair of electrodes.

[0025] That is, the at least one electrode can include a pair of electrodes.

[0026] In one example, a method of generating an aerosol is provided that includes positioning an aerosol generating consumable as described in any of the claims in electrical contact with an electrode of an aerosol generating device, and providing power to the aerosol generating consumable.

[0027] The different combinations of features referred to above can be combined together in various combinations.

[0028] Here, examples of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0029] [Figure 1] It is a schematic cross-sectional view of an aerosol generating consumable. [Figure 2] It is a schematic cross-sectional view of an aerosol generating consumable. [Figure 3A] It shows a schematic cross-sectional view of an aerosol generating consumable between electrodes. [Figure 3B] It shows a schematic plan view of an aerosol generating consumable. [Figure 3C] It shows a schematic side view of an aerosol generating consumable between electrodes. [Figure 3D] It shows a schematic side view of an aerosol generating consumable with an electrode electrically connected to a peripheral portion. [Figure 4A] A schematic plan view of the aerosol generating consumables is shown. [Figure 4B] A schematic plan view of the aerosol generating consumables is shown. [Figure 4C] A schematic plan view of the aerosol generating consumables is shown. [Figure 4D] A schematic plan view of the aerosol generating consumables is shown. [Figure 4E] A schematic plan view of the aerosol generating consumables is shown. [Figure 5] This is a schematic cross-sectional view of an aerosol generating device with consumables inserted inside. [Figure 6] This is a flowchart showing a method for generating aerosols. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0030] As used herein, the terms “aerosol precursor material,” “vapor precursor material,” or “vaporizable material” are used synonymously and refer to materials that release an aerosol when heated. Aerosol precursor materials may be solid materials and may contain nicotine and / or tobacco, as well as a vaporizer. Aerosol precursor materials are configured to release an aerosol when heated or mechanically stimulated in other ways (such as by vibration). Tobacco can take various forms, such as shredded tobacco, granular tobacco, tobacco leaves, and / or reconstituted tobacco. Nicotine may be in the form of nicotine salts. Suitable vaporizers 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, glycerin, or vegetable glycerin.

[0031] Aerosol generating devices are configured to aerosolize aerosol precursor materials without combustion in order to facilitate the delivery of aerosols to the user. Furthermore, as is common in this art, the terms “vapor” and “aerosol,” as well as related terms such as “vaporize,” “volatilize,” and “aerosolize,” can generally be used interchangeably.

[0032] As used herein, the term “aerosol generating device” is synonymous with “aerosol generating device” or “device.” A device may be portable. “Portable” may mean a device used when held by a user. A device may be adapted to generate a variable amount of aerosol that can be controlled by user input.

[0033] An aerosol generating consumable having a rounded shape and containing one or more electrical conductors is provided. The presence of one or more electrical conductors within the aerosol generating consumable means that aerosols can be generated more efficiently and quickly compared to conventional external heaters. Surprisingly, a synergistic effect is achieved by providing a "conductive" aerosol generating consumable means containing one or more electrical conductors together with a rounded periphery in the aerosol precursor material. For example, by matching the shape of the consumable to the shape of the device's electrodes, more efficient power transfer between the device's electrodes and the consumable can be provided, resulting in more efficient power transfer to the consumable. In addition, the fact that "conductive" consumables are more efficient at generating aerosols means that they can be manufactured in a relatively small size, and therefore multiple consumables can be housed within the device. Having rounded edges on the consumables is beneficial in this case because they can be more conveniently housed within the consumable device, are less likely to be subjected to high stress when loading / removing the consumables between the device's electrodes, and therefore less likely to be damaged or get stuck / clogged within the chamber or storage area of ​​the aerosol generating device.

[0034] Figure 1 shows a schematic example of an aerosol generating consumable 100. The aerosol generating consumable 100 includes an aerosol precursor material 102 and one or more electrical conductors 104. The aerosol precursor material 102 is configured to release an aerosol when heated. In one example, the aerosol precursor material 102 is a solid aerosol precursor material or a semi-solid aerosol precursor material. That is, the aerosol precursor material is not configured to flow when not heated.

[0035] As will be detailed later, one or more electrical conductors 104 are configured to conduct electricity received from the aerosol generating device. The size and arrangement of the one or more electrical conductors 104 are set such that when power is passed through the one or more electrical conductors 104, the temperature of the electrical conductors 104 rises and heats the aerosol precursor material. In other words, the aerosol precursor material 102 contains one or more electrical conductors at least partially embedded within it in order to conduct electricity. The one or more electrical conductors 104 may include a plurality of distinct electrical conductors dispersed throughout the aerosol precursor material 102. The aerosol generating consumable 100 can be considered a conductive aerosol generating consumable. By providing one or more electrical conductors in the aerosol precursor material, the time required to generate aerosol for the user during use is significantly reduced.

[0036] One or more electrical conductors 104 may be located within one or more dedicated heating layers, as shown in Figure 1. One or more dedicated heating layers may be regions where high levels of electrical conductors exist, or regions where relatively higher levels of conductivity exist due to the properties or number of electrical conductors 104.

[0037] In another example, as shown in Figure 2, the electrical conductor 104 is dispersed throughout the aerosol precursor material 102.

[0038] One or more electrical conductors 104 may exist in particulate form in the aerosol precursor material 102 (note that Figures 1 and 2 are schematic examples and are not shown to scale). One or more electrical conductors 104 may take the form of graphite or charcoal particles. The material may take the form of powder, free, or aggregated particles. It is also conceivable to use other conductive materials that are approved, in particular, in the tobacco or food industries.

[0039] Figure 3A shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the aerosol generating consumable 100 between two electrodes 202 (or one electrode and a ground element). The aerosol generating consumable 100 is configured to electrically connect the electrodes 202 located between them. As will be described later, the electrodes 202 are part of the aerosol generating device 200. In this case, providing power to at least one electrode 202 is used interchangeably with providing power to the aerosol generating consumable 100.

[0040] In one example, at least one electrode 202 includes a first electrode and a second electrode spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance indicated by "x" in Figure 3A. In another example, at least one electrode 202 includes a first electrode set and a second electrode set. The first electrode set is spaced apart from the second electrode set by a predetermined distance, preferably substantially the same as the thickness of the aerosol generating consumable 100.

[0041] The aerosol generating consumable 100 may include one or more electrical contacts 106 configured to electrically couple to the electrodes 202 of the aerosol generating device 200. In other examples, the consumable 100 does not include electrical contacts separate from one or more electrical conductors 104 (for example, one or more electrical conductors may be directly electrically connected to the electrodes themselves).

[0042] In Figure 3A, one or more electrical contacts 106 are located on the surface of the aerosol precursor material 102. For example, the aerosol precursor material 102 may include two flat surfaces, and one or more electrical contacts 106 are located on these two flat surfaces. That is, there may be a first electrical contact provided on a first flat surface of the aerosol precursor material 102 and a second electrical contact provided on a second flat surface of the aerosol precursor surface. One or more electrical contacts 106 can be formed from any material that is a good electrical conductor, such as aluminum or carbon.

[0043] One or more electrical contacts 106 may include a first metal sheet on a first surface of the aerosol precursor material 102 and a second metal sheet disposed on a second surface of the aerosol precursor material 102.

[0044] Figure 3B shows a schematic plan view of an aerosol generating consumable 100 including a perforated electrical contact 106. In practice, a portion of the aerosol precursor material 102 may extend beyond the extent of the electrical contact 106, but for clarity this is not shown in Figure 3B. The perforations 110 (also known as openings) of the electrical contact 106, positioned on the surface of the aerosol precursor material 102, can provide a path for the aerosol to flow from the aerosol precursor material 102 through the flat surface. In other examples, the generated aerosol may simply flow through the sides of the consumable 100. The perforations 110 can be pre-fabricated or can be done by the consumer using a cheese grid. The perforations 110 allow the generated aerosol to flow in the desired direction and reduce runoff from the periphery of the consumable, which can result in unwanted condensation within the aerosol generating device 100 and unnecessary cleaning effort for the consumer.

[0045] Figure 3C shows a schematic side view of the consumable 100 shown in Figure 3A. As shown in these examples, the aerosol generating consumable 100 may include an electrical insulator 108 located in at least a portion of the middle of the electrical contacts 106. That is, one or more electrical contacts 106 may include a first electrical contact and a second electrical contact, and the aerosol generating consumable 102 includes an electrical insulator 108 located in at least a portion of the middle between the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact. The purpose of the electrical insulator 108 is to provide an additional barrier between the electrodes 202 when in use. That is, when the aerosol generating consumable 100 is in place and making electrical contact with the electrodes 202, the electrical insulator 108 provides some protection against the electrodes 202 making direct contact with each other and encourages current / power to flow through the aerosol generating consumable when in use.

[0046] In one example, the electrical insulator 108 is substantially ring-shaped. That is, the electrical insulator may be annular and have an opening extending through the center. This shape means that power flows from one electrode to the other through substantially the entire aerosol precursor material 102, aerosolizing most of the aerosol precursor material 102.

[0047] The electrical insulator 108 can compensate for manufacturing tolerances and positioning tolerances of the aerosol generating consumables 100 within the aerosol generating device 200.

[0048] In one example, the electrical insulator 108 is paper-based. In other examples, the electrical insulator is a polymer-based material, such as polypropylene or a nonwoven fabric.

[0049] Figure 3D shows an alternative example of the aerosol generating consumable 100. In this alternative example, one or more electrical contacts 106 are located on a portion of the periphery of the consumable 100. In this case, the electrodes 202 of the device 200 are configured to electrically couple with one or more electrical contacts on the periphery of the consumable 100. Similarly, in this example, the consumable 100 may include an electrical insulator 108 that extends at least partially between a first electrical contact and a second electrical contact (of the one or more electrical contacts). In some examples, one electrode 202 may be configured to electrically couple with a surface of the aerosol generating consumable 100, and another electrode 202 (or grounding element) may be configured to electrically couple with the periphery of the aerosol generating consumable 100.

[0050] Figures 4A to 4E show several exemplary shapes of the aerosol generating consumable 100. Each example relates to an aerosol generating consumable 100 having a rounded periphery. As mentioned above, the aerosol generating consumable 100 has a rounded periphery, which allows it to be more efficiently housed so that it is less susceptible to high stress when moving and less likely to "get caught" on other elements when transitioning to or disengaging from contact with the electrode 202 of the aerosol generating device 200. In the examples, the height (also called thickness) of the aerosol generating consumable 100 is smaller than the width of the aerosol generating consumable 100. For example, the width may be the diameter of the aerosol generating consumable 100. In one example, the height of the aerosol generating consumable 100 is 1 mm to 3 mm, more preferably 2 mm. In some examples, the width of the aerosol generating consumable 100 may be 5 mm to 12 mm, more preferably 7 mm to 10 mm, more preferably 8.5 mm.

[0051] The aerosol generating consumable 100 shown in Figure 4A is disc-shaped or substantially disc-shaped. This shape of the aerosol generating consumable is the least likely to break during transport. Figure 4B shows an elliptical or substantially elliptical consumable. In some examples, the aerosol generating consumable 100 is coin-shaped.

[0052] Figures 4C to 4E show a polygonal aerosol generating consumable 100 with rounded corners.

[0053] Figure 4C shows a square-shaped consumable with rounded edges. Figure 4D shows a substantially pentagonal shape with rounded edges. Figure 4E shows a substantially hexagonal shape with rounded edges.

[0054] The rounded periphery means that, when viewed in a plan view, for example, in the diagrams shown in Figures 4A to 4E, the aerosol generating consumable 100 does not have sharp corners. In other words, the outer surface of the aerosol generating consumable does not have sharp corners. The external boundary of the aerosol generating consumable may have a smooth curved surface.

[0055] Figure 5 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the aerosol generating device 200 for use with the aerosol generating consumable 100 as described above. The aerosol generating device 200 may include a chamber 204 into which the aerosol generating consumable 100 is received.

[0056] As described above, the aerosol generating device 200 includes at least one electrode 202 configured to supply power to the aerosol generating consumable 200 during use. In one example, at least one electrode 202 is integral with the inner wall of the chamber 104. In other examples, at least one electrode 202 extends into the chamber 104. At least one electrode 202 is configured to make direct contact with the aerosol generating consumable 100 during use. In one example, the aerosol generating consumable 100 is pressed between at least two electrodes 202 (or one electrode and a grounding element). In some examples, the planar shape of the electrode 202 is substantially identical to the planar shape of the aerosol generating consumable 100.

[0057] The aerosol generating device 200 may include a mouthpiece 206 through which the user inhales the generated aerosol. The mouthpiece 206 includes a vent or channel 208 connected to an area adjacent to the aerosol generating consumable 100 for the passage of aerosol generated from the aerosol generating consumable 100 during use. For example, the channel 208 may extend between an opening in the mouthpiece 206 and a chamber 204 capable of receiving the aerosol generating consumable 100. The mouthpiece 206 is positioned to be received in the user's mouth during use.

[0058] The aerosol generating device 200 may include a control unit 210 (or control circuit) for electronically managing the device. The control unit 210 may include a PCB, etc. (not shown). The control unit 210 is configured to control the amount of power supplied to the aerosol generating consumable 100 by controlling the amount of power supplied to the electrodes 202, and thus, for example, the amount of power supplied to the electrodes 202. In other words, each of the electrodes 202 is arranged to provide (e.g., different) electrode potentials in order to control the amount of power supplied to the aerosol generating consumable 100. One electrode potential can be zero potential or ground potential. The control unit 218 may be configured to receive data from various sensors / inputs and to control the operation of the aerosol generating device 200 based on the received data.

[0059] In one example, the aerosol generating device 200 includes an activation input sensor 212. The activation input sensor 212 may be a button, touchpad, or the like for sensing user input, such as a tap or swipe. In another example, the activation input sensor 212 includes an aerosol generating consumable sensor configured to detect whether an aerosol generating consumable 100 is inserted into the aerosol generating device 200. For example, the input sensor 212 may include a truth detector configured to detect whether an aerosol generating consumable 100, which includes one or more electrical conductors 104, is inserted into the aerosol generating device 200. The input sensor 212 may detect whether the presence of the aerosol generating consumable 100, which includes one or more electrical conductors 104 (or a circuit between at least one electrode and a ground element), completes a circuit between at least two electrodes 202. User input may also include inhalation by the user.

[0060] The aerosol generating device 200 may include a power source (not shown), such as a battery. The power source may provide electrical energy to the aerosol generating device 200, providing a voltage in the range of 1V to 8V. In a preferred embodiment, the voltage source is a lithium-ion battery providing a value of 3.7V. Such a voltage source is particularly advantageous for modern aerosol generating devices in terms of rechargeability.

[0061] In one example, the aerosol generating consumables 100 may be arranged such that multiple aerosol generating consumables 100 are arranged in a stacked configuration. In this example, multiple stacked consumables may be inserted into the storage section of the aerosol generating device 200. The rounded edges of the aerosol generating consumables 100 mean that they are less prone to damage when stored in the aerosol generating device 200. In addition, having rounded edges on the aerosol generating consumables means that multiple aerosol generating consumables 100 can be conveniently stored in a substantially cylindrical arrangement, whether within the packaging or inside the aerosol generating device 200 itself, especially if they are disc-shaped. Alternatively, the aerosol generating consumables 100 may be stored individually in separate compartments of the packaging. This is particularly relevant for consumables 100 that have a small height (distance between flat surfaces) compared to their width (e.g., diameter) with rounded edges. Such aerosol-generating consumable design allows for easy stacking of multiple consumables within the device 100, and in certain implementation configurations, all consumables may be located within the device, thus eliminating, for example, the need for the user to carry separate packages of consumables.

[0062] Figure 6 shows a flowchart of the process for generating an aerosol. In step 300, the method includes positioning the aerosol generating consumable 100 in electrical contact with the electrode 202 of the aerosol generating device 200. For example, the user may manually move the aerosol generating consumable 100 to a position where it is in electrical contact with the electrode 202 of the aerosol generating device 200. Alternatively, an actuator of the aerosol generating device 200 may move the aerosol generating consumable 100 to be in electrical contact with the electrode of the aerosol generating device 200. In some examples, the electrode 202 of the aerosol generating device is movable from a first position in contact with the aerosol generating consumable 100 to a second position where it is not in contact with the aerosol generating consumable 100. Step 302 relates to providing power to the aerosol generating consumable 100. The aerosol is generated by the aerosol generating consumable 100 when power is applied.

[0063] While preferred embodiments have been illustrated and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications and alterations can be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims and described above.

Claims

1. Aerosol generating consumable (100) for use in an aerosol generating device (200), Aerosol precursor material (102), One or more electrical conductors (104) in the aerosol precursor material (102) and Includes, It has a rounded periphery, A disc-shaped aerosol generating consumable (100).

2. The aerosol generating consumable (100) according to claim 1, comprising one or more electrical contacts (106) configured to be electrically coupled to the electrodes (202) of the aerosol generating device (200).

3. The aerosol generating consumable (100) according to claim 2, wherein the one or more electrical contacts (106) are arranged on a part of the peripheral edge of the consumable (100).

4. The aerosol generating consumable (100) according to claim 2, wherein the one or more electrical contacts (106) are arranged on the flat surface of the aerosol precursor material (102).

5. The aerosol generating consumable (100) according to claim 4, wherein the one or more electrical contacts (106) include a first sheet on a first surface of the aerosol precursor material (102) and a second sheet disposed on a second surface of the aerosol precursor material (102).

6. The aerosol generating consumable (100) according to claim 5, wherein one or more of the first sheet and the second sheet include one or more openings.

7. The aerosol generating consumable (100) according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the one or more electrical contacts (106) include a first electrical contact and a second electrical contact, and the aerosol generating consumable includes an electrical insulator (108) located in the middle of at least a portion between the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact.

8. The aerosol generating consumable (100) according to claim 7, wherein the electrical insulator (108) is paper-based.

9. The aerosol generating consumable (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the thickness of the aerosol generating consumable (100) is smaller than the width of the aerosol generating consumable (100).

10. A plurality of aerosol generating consumables (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, arranged in a stacked configuration.

11. an aerosol generating device (200) including at least one electrode (202) configured to provide power, an aerosol generating consumable (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, configured to receive the power provided, and A system that includes this.

12. A method for generating aerosols, Positioning the aerosol generating consumable (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 9 by bringing it into electrical contact with at least one electrode (202) of the aerosol generating device (200), To provide power to the aerosol generating consumable (100) and A method that includes this.

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