Flavor inhaler and method for manufacturing flavor inhaler
The flavor inhaler's design addresses the challenge of accurate temperature measurement near the heat generating device by positioning the sensing unit close to the atomization unit with heat-insulated wiring, ensuring precise and comfortable user experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2023516967
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2021-04-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-14
- Estimated Expiration
- 2041-04-28
AI Technical Summary
Existing flavor inhalers face challenges in accurately measuring the temperature near the heat generating device, leading to user discomfort due to inadequate temperature sensing in areas heavily influenced by heat.
The flavor inhaler design includes a temperature sensing unit positioned near the atomization unit, with wiring extending away from the heat source, and is supported by additional members to minimize heat interference, ensuring accurate temperature measurement.
This configuration allows for precise temperature measurement near the atomization section, reducing heat influence on the wiring and enhancing measurement accuracy.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical field]
[0001] The present disclosure relates to a flavor inhaler and a method for manufacturing a flavor inhaler. [Background technology]
[0002] Conventionally, in the field of flavor inhalers, a temperature sensor is provided to monitor the temperature. For example, in Patent Document 1, a temperature sensor is disposed inside the flavor inhaler at a location away from a heating coil.
[0003] In a flavor inhaler having a built-in heat generating device, it is required to measure the temperature of the housing of the device with high accuracy so that the user does not feel uncomfortable while using the device. In particular, it is preferable to monitor the temperature of the housing near the heat generating device, which is greatly affected by the heat from the heat generating device. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]
[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6335251 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0005] The present disclosure provides a flavor inhaler that can accurately detect the temperature of a housing in the vicinity of a heat generating device, and a method for manufacturing the same. [Means for solving the problem]
[0006] A first aspect of the present disclosure is a flavor inhaler comprising a housing, a heat-generating atomization unit housed in the housing, a temperature detection unit disposed in the vicinity of the atomization unit, and a wiring unit electrically connected to the temperature detection unit, the wiring unit extending from the temperature detection unit so as to be spaced away from the atomization unit.
[0007] In the first aspect, the temperature detector is provided near the atomizing part that generates heat, and the wiring part connected to the temperature detector extends away from the atomizing part. Therefore, according to the first aspect, the temperature of the housing near the atomizing part where the heat of the atomizing part is easily transmitted can be measured, and the effect of the heat of the atomizing part on the wiring part can be suppressed, thereby enabling accurate temperature measurement.
[0008] A second aspect of the present disclosure is the flavor inhaler of the first aspect, wherein the vicinity of the atomization unit is a region in which the temperature detection unit is affected by temperature fluctuations of the atomization unit.
[0009] In the second aspect, the temperature detector that measures the temperature of the housing is disposed in an area that is affected by temperature fluctuations in the atomization unit. Therefore, according to the second aspect, it is possible to perform temperature measurement that appropriately reflects the temperature fluctuations in the atomization unit.
[0010] A third aspect of the present disclosure is the flavor inhaler according to the first and second aspects, wherein the region to which the wiring portion extends is a region having a lower temperature than the temperature detected by the temperature detection portion.
[0011] In the third aspect, the wiring connected to the temperature detector extends toward a region having a lower temperature than the temperature detected by the temperature detector disposed near the atomization unit. Thus, according to the third aspect, the influence of heat generated by the atomization unit on the wiring can be reliably suppressed.
[0012] A fourth aspect of the present disclosure is the flavor inhaler according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the wiring portion extends from the temperature detection portion in a direction substantially perpendicular to an extending direction of the atomization portion.
[0013] In the fourth aspect, the wiring extends from the temperature detection unit approximately perpendicular to the extension direction of the heat-generating atomization unit. Therefore, according to the fourth aspect, the wiring can be reliably separated from the atomization unit, and noise in temperature measurement can be reduced.
[0014] A fifth aspect of the present disclosure is a flavor inhaler according to the first to fourth aspects above, further comprising an additional member housed in the housing, and at least a portion of the wiring portion is sandwiched and held between a first inner wall of the housing and a surface of the additional member facing the first inner wall.
[0015] According to the fifth aspect, an additional member is disposed inside the housing, and the wiring portion is sandwiched and held between the first inner wall and a surface of the additional member facing the first inner wall of the housing. Therefore, according to the fifth aspect, the wiring portion extending from the temperature detection portion is held and extended by the surface of the additional member, so that the wiring portion can be more reliably separated from the atomization portion, and noise in temperature measurement can be further reduced.
[0016] A sixth aspect of the present disclosure is a flavor inhaler according to the fifth aspect, wherein a first wiring support including an adhesive layer is provided on the surface of the additional member facing the first inner wall, and at least a portion of the wiring is adhesively fixed to the first wiring support.
[0017] In the sixth aspect, the additional member has a first wiring support portion having an adhesive layer on a surface thereof, and the wiring portion is bonded to the first wiring support portion. Therefore, according to the sixth aspect, the extension direction of a part of the wiring portion can be fixed, and the wiring portion can be reliably separated from the atomization portion.
[0018] A seventh aspect of the present disclosure is the flavor inhaler according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein the temperature detection unit is disposed in contact with a first inner wall of the housing.
[0019] In the seventh aspect, the temperature detector that measures the temperature of the housing is disposed in contact with the first inner wall of the housing. Therefore, according to the seventh aspect, the temperature of the inner surface of the housing can be directly measured, and the temperature detector can be held in an appropriate position.
[0020] An eighth aspect of the present disclosure is a flavor inhaler according to the seventh aspect, further comprising a support member housed in the housing and supporting the atomization unit, and the temperature detection unit is held by being sandwiched between a first inner wall of the housing and the support member.
[0021] In the eighth aspect, a support member that supports the atomization unit is disposed inside the housing, and the temperature detection unit is sandwiched and held between the first inner wall of the housing and the support member. Thus, according to the eighth aspect, the temperature detection unit can be held near the atomization unit, and the temperature of the housing near the atomization unit can be stably measured.
[0022] A ninth aspect of the present disclosure is the flavor inhaler of the eighth aspect, wherein the temperature detection unit is in contact with the support member via a heat insulating member.
[0023] In the ninth aspect, the temperature detector is in contact with the support member via a heat insulating member. Therefore, according to the ninth aspect, the influence of heat generated by the atomizing unit on the temperature detector via the support member can be suppressed.
[0024] A tenth aspect of the present disclosure is the flavor inhaler of the ninth aspect, wherein the heat insulating member has an adhesive layer, and the temperature detection unit is adhesively fixed to the heat insulating member.
[0025] In the tenth aspect, the heat insulating member in contact with the temperature detection unit has an adhesive layer. Therefore, according to the tenth aspect, the temperature detection unit can be held in the vicinity of the atomization unit, and the temperature of the housing in the vicinity of the atomization unit can be stably measured.
[0026] An eleventh aspect of the present disclosure is the flavor inhaler according to any one of the eighth to tenth aspects, wherein the support member is provided with a second wiring support portion that supports the extending wiring portion.
[0027] In the eleventh aspect, the support member housed in the housing is provided with a second wiring support portion that supports the wiring portion extending from the temperature detection portion. Therefore, according to the eleventh aspect, the extension direction of the wiring portion can be guided in a predetermined direction, and the wiring portion can be reliably separated from the atomization portion.
[0028] A twelfth aspect of the present disclosure is a flavor inhaler according to any one of the first to eleventh aspects, wherein a third wiring support portion is provided on the first inner wall of the housing to support the wiring portion so as to extend away from the atomization portion.
[0029] In the twelfth aspect, a third wiring support is provided on a first inner wall of the housing that contacts the temperature detection unit, supporting the wiring extending from the temperature detection unit so that the wiring extends away from the atomization unit. Thus, according to the twelfth aspect, the extension direction of the wiring can be guided in a predetermined direction, and the wiring can be reliably separated from the atomization unit.
[0030] A thirteenth aspect of the present disclosure is a method for manufacturing a flavor inhaler, comprising: preparing a first housing element and a second housing element that are aligned opposite each other to form a housing; disposing a heat-generating atomization unit, a temperature detection unit, and a wiring unit electrically connected to the temperature detection unit at predetermined positions relative to the second housing element; extending the wiring unit from the temperature detection unit so as to be spaced away from the atomization unit; and aligning the first housing element with the second housing element so that the temperature detection unit is located near the atomization unit to form a housing.
[0031] In the thirteenth aspect, the wiring portion extends from the temperature detection portion so as to be separated from the heat-generating atomization portion, and the first housing element is aligned with the second housing element so that the temperature detection portion is located near the atomization portion, thereby forming a housing. Thus, according to the thirteenth aspect, it is possible to provide a flavor inhaler that can measure the temperature of the housing near the atomization portion where the heat generated by the atomization portion is easily transmitted, and can perform accurate temperature measurement by suppressing the effect of the heat generated by the atomization portion on the wiring portion.
[0032] A fourteenth aspect of the present disclosure is a method for manufacturing a flavor inhaler according to the thirteenth aspect, wherein the vicinity of the atomization unit is a region in which the temperature detection unit is affected by temperature fluctuations in the atomization unit.
[0033] In the above-mentioned 14th aspect, the temperature detection unit that measures the temperature of the housing is disposed in an area that is affected by the temperature fluctuation of the atomization unit. Therefore, according to the 14th aspect, it is possible to provide a flavor inhaler that can perform temperature measurement that appropriately reflects the temperature fluctuation of the atomization unit.
[0034] A fifteenth aspect of the present disclosure is a method for manufacturing a flavor inhaler, which in the thirteenth and fourteenth aspects above, further includes placing an additional member at a predetermined position relative to the second housing element, and aligning the first housing element with the second housing element, thereby sandwiching and holding the wiring portion between an inner wall of the first housing element and the additional member.
[0035] In the fifteenth aspect, an additional member is disposed inside the housing, and the wiring portion is sandwiched and held between the first inner wall of the first housing element and the additional member. Thus, according to the fifteenth aspect, the wiring portion extending from the temperature detection portion is held and extended on the surface of the additional member, so that the wiring portion is more reliably separated from the atomization portion, and a flavor inhaler that further reduces noise in temperature measurement can be provided. [Brief description of the drawings]
[0036] [Figure 1A] FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a flavor inhaler according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 1B] FIG. 2 is a schematic top view of a flavor inhaler. [Figure 1C] FIG. 2 is a schematic bottom view of the flavor inhaler. [Diagram 2] 1 is a schematic cross-sectional side view of a consumable product; [Figure 3A] FIG. 2 is a front view of the flavor inhaler with the outer housing removed. [Figure 3B] FIG. 2 is a side view of the flavor inhaler with the outer housing removed. [Figure 3C]FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the inner surface of the front housing element of the inner housing; [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the flavor inhaler taken along the arrow 4-4 shown in FIG. 1B. [Figure 5A] FIG. [Figure 5B] 5B is a cross-sectional view of the chamber taken along line 5B-5B of FIG. 5A. [Figure 6A] 6A is a cross-sectional view of the chamber taken along line 6A-6A of FIG. 5B. [Figure 6B] 6B is a cross-sectional view of the chamber taken along line 6B-6B of FIG. 5B. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a chamber and a heating unit. [Figure 8] FIG. 6C is the cross-sectional view shown in FIG. 6B with the consumable placed in a desired location within the chamber. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a partial cross-sectional view of the flavor inhaler taken along the arrows 9-9 in FIG. 1B. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of the flavor inhaler with the front cover and the front housing element removed. [Figure 11] FIG. [Figure 12] FIG. [Figure 13] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a heat insulating member for holding a thermistor. [Figure 14] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the thermistor is disposed on the chassis. [Figure 15] FIG. 13 is a front view of the inner surface of the front housing element, showing a state in which a thermistor is disposed on the inner surface of the front housing element. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0037] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings described below, the same or corresponding components are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicated descriptions will be omitted.
[0038] FIG. 1A is a schematic front view of a flavor inhaler 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 1B is a schematic top view of the flavor inhaler 100. FIG. 1C is a schematic bottom view of the flavor inhaler 100. In the drawings described in this specification, an XYZ Cartesian coordinate system may be attached for convenience of explanation. In this coordinate system, the Z axis faces vertically upward, the XY plane is arranged to cut the flavor inhaler 100 horizontally, and the Y axis is arranged to extend from the front side to the back side of the flavor inhaler 100. The Z axis can also be referred to as the insertion direction of the consumable goods contained in the chamber 50 of the atomization unit 30 described later. The Y axis can also be referred to as the direction perpendicular to the insertion direction of the consumable goods and in which the front housing element 10A and the rear housing element 10B described later face each other. The X axis direction can also be referred to as the device longitudinal direction in a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction of the consumer goods. The Y axis direction can also be referred to as the device lateral direction in a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction of the consumer goods.
[0039] The flavor inhaler 100 is configured to generate an aerosol containing a flavor, for example, by heating a stick-shaped consumable product having a flavor source containing an aerosol source.
[0040] As shown in Figures 1A to 1C, the flavor inhaler 100 has an outer housing 101 composed of a front cover 101A and a rear cover 101B, a slide cover 102, and a switch unit 103. The outer housing 101 constitutes the outermost housing of the flavor inhaler 100 and has a size that fits in the user's hand. When using the flavor inhaler 100, the user can inhale aerosol by holding the flavor inhaler 100 in their hand. With regard to the outer housing 101, the front cover 101A can be made of resin such as polycarbonate, and the rear cover 101B can be made of metal such as aluminum. However, the material of the outer housing 101 is not limited to these and can be formed, for example, from resin, in particular, polycarbonate (PC), ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) resin, PEEK (Polyether Ether Ketone), or a polymer alloy containing multiple types of polymers, or a metal such as aluminum, and can be selected as desired.
[0041] The outer housing 101 has a first through hole (not shown) for receiving a consumable product, and the slide cover 102 is slidably attached to the outer housing 101 so as to close the first through hole. Specifically, the slide cover 102 is configured to be movable along the outer surface of the outer housing 101 between a closed position (position shown in Figs. 1A and 1B) in which the slide cover 102 closes the first through hole of the outer housing, and an open position in which the slide cover 102 opens the first through hole. For example, a user can manually operate the slide cover 102 to move the slide cover 102 between the closed position and the open position. This allows or restricts the access of the consumable product to the inside of the slide cover 102 and the flavor inhaler 100.
[0042] 1B and 1C show the flavor inhaler 100 with the rear cover 101B thicker than the front cover 101A, but the configuration of the outer housing 101 is not limited to this. The front cover 101A and the rear cover 101B may be configured to have approximately the same thickness.
[0043] The switch unit 103 is used to switch the operation of the flavor inhaler 100 on and off. For example, as described below, a user can supply power from the power source 21 to the heating unit 40 and heat the consumable material without burning it by operating the switch unit 103 while the consumable material is inserted into the flavor inhaler 100. Note that the switch unit 103 may be a switch provided outside the outer housing 101, or may be a switch located inside the outer housing 101. When the switch is located inside the outer housing 101, the switch is indirectly pressed by pressing the switch unit 103 on the surface of the outer housing 101. In the present disclosure, an example in which the switch of the switch unit 103 is located inside the outer housing 101 will be described.
[0044] The flavor inhaler 100 may further have a terminal (not shown). The terminal may be an interface for connecting the flavor inhaler 100 to, for example, an external power source. If the power source of the flavor inhaler 100 is a rechargeable battery, the external power source may be connected to the terminal to allow current to flow from the external power source to the power source and charge the power source. The flavor inhaler 100 may also be configured to transmit data related to the operation of the flavor inhaler 100 to an external device by connecting a data transmission cable to the terminal.
[0045] Next, the consumable material used in the flavor inhaler 100 will be described. FIG. 2 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of the consumable material 110. In the present disclosure, the flavor inhaler 100 and the consumable material 110 may constitute a smoking system. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the consumable material 110 has a smokable article 111, a tubular member 114, a hollow filter portion 116, and a filter portion 115. The smokable article 111 is wrapped with a first wrapping paper 112. The tubular member 114, the hollow filter portion 116, and the filter portion 115 are wrapped with a second wrapping paper 113 that is different from the first wrapping paper 112. The second wrapping paper 113 also wraps a part of the first wrapping paper 112 that wraps the smokable article 111. This connects the tubular member 114, the hollow filter portion 116, and the filter portion 115 to the smokable article 111. However, the second cigarette paper 113 may be omitted, and the tubular member 114, hollow filter portion 116, and filter portion 115 may be connected to the smokable article 111 using the first cigarette paper 112. A lip release agent 117 is applied to the outer surface of the second cigarette paper 113 near the end portion on the filter portion 115 side to prevent the user's lips from sticking to the second cigarette paper 113. The portion of the consumable product 110 to which the lip release agent 117 is applied functions as the mouthpiece of the consumable product 110.
[0046] The smokable article 111 may include a flavor source, such as tobacco, and an aerosol source. Furthermore, the first wrapping paper 112 that wraps the smokable article 111 may be a breathable sheet member. The tubular member 114 may be a paper tube or a hollow filter. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the consumable product 110 includes the smokable article 111, the tubular member 114, the hollow filter portion 116, and the filter portion 115, but the configuration of the consumable product 110 is not limited thereto. For example, the hollow filter portion 116 may be omitted, and the tubular member 114 and the filter portion 115 may be disposed adjacent to each other.
[0047] Fig. 3A is a front view of the flavor inhaler 100 with the outer housing 101 removed. Fig. 3B is a side view of the flavor inhaler 100 with the outer housing 101 removed. Fig. 3C is a front view of the inner surface of the front housing element 10A that constitutes the front surface of the inner housing 10.
[0048] As shown in FIG. 3A, when the outer housing 101 is removed, the inner housing 10 is exposed. The inner housing 10 houses the atomizing unit 30, the power supply unit 20, etc., which will be described later, and is made of, for example, resin, and in particular, may be made of polycarbonate (PC), ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) resin, PEEK (Polyetheretherketone), or a polymer alloy containing a plurality of types of polymers, or a metal such as aluminum. From the viewpoint of heat resistance and strength, it is preferable that the inner housing 10 is made of PEEK. However, the material of the inner housing 10 is not limited thereto. The inner housing 10 is an example of a housing of the present disclosure.
[0049] Fig. 3B is a side view of the flavor inhaler 100 from which the outer housing 101 shown in Fig. 3A has been removed, as viewed from the X-axis positive direction. As shown in Fig. 3B, the inner housing 10 is composed of a front housing element 10A disposed on the front side (Y-axis negative direction side) of the flavor inhaler 100, and a rear housing element 10B disposed on the inner side (Y-axis positive direction side) of the flavor inhaler 100. The front housing element 10A of the inner housing 10 is an example of the first housing element of the present disclosure, and the rear housing element 10B of the inner housing 10 is an example of the second housing element of the present disclosure.
[0050] Fig. 3C is a front view of the inner surface of the front housing element 10A, illustrating the front housing element 10A alone. Figs. 3B and 3C illustrate the front housing element 10A being thinner than the rear housing element 10B in the inner housing 10, but the configuration of the inner housing 10 is not limited to this. It is also possible to configure the front housing element 10A and the rear housing element 10B to have approximately the same thickness.
[0051] Next, a description will be given of the internal structure of the flavor inhaler 100. Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the flavor inhaler 100 taken along the arrow 4-4 shown in Figure 1B.
[0052] 4, a power supply unit 20 and an atomization unit 30 are provided in the internal space of the inner housing 10 of the flavor inhaler 100. Furthermore, a circuit unit (not shown) is provided in the internal space of the inner housing 10.
[0053] The circuit unit includes, for example, a microprocessor, and can control the supply of power from the power supply unit 20 to the atomization unit 30. In this way, the circuit unit can control the heating of the consumable product 110 by the atomization unit 30.
[0054] The power supply unit 20 has a power source 21 electrically connected to a circuit unit (not shown). The power source 21 may be, for example, a rechargeable battery or a non-rechargeable battery. The power source 21 is electrically connected to the atomization unit 30 via the circuit unit. This allows the power source 21 to supply power to the atomization unit 30 so as to appropriately heat the consumable product 110. The power supply unit 20 is an example of an additional member of the present disclosure.
[0055] 4, the atomization unit 30 has a chamber 50 extending in the longitudinal direction of the consumable product 110, a heating unit 40 surrounding a part of the chamber 50, a heat insulating unit 32, and a substantially cylindrical insertion guide member 34. The chamber 50 is configured to accommodate the consumable product 110. The heating unit 40 is configured to contact the outer peripheral surface of the chamber 50 and to heat the consumable product 110 accommodated in the chamber 50. Details of the chamber 50 and the heating unit 40 will be described later.
[0056] The heat insulating section 32 is disposed so as to surround the chamber 50 and the heating section 40. The heat insulating section 32 may include, for example, an aerogel sheet. The insertion guide member 34 is formed of a resin material such as PEEK, PC, or ABS, and is provided between the slide cover 102 in the closed position and the chamber 50. When the slide cover 102 is in the open position, the insertion guide member 34 communicates with the outside of the flavor inhaler 100, and guides the insertion of the consumable product 110 into the chamber 50 by inserting the consumable product 110 into the insertion guide member 34.
[0057] The flavor inhaler 100 further includes a first support part 35 and a second support part 38 that support both ends of the chamber 50 and the heat insulating part 32. The first support part 35 is arranged to support the ends of the chamber 50 and the heat insulating part 32 on the slide cover 102 side (Z-axis positive direction side). Furthermore, an O-ring 37 that supports the insertion guide member 34 is installed on the first support part 35. The second support part 38 is arranged to directly or indirectly support the ends of the chamber 50 and the heat insulating part 32 on the Z-axis negative direction side. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, a bottom member 36 may be provided on the bottom of the chamber 50. The bottom member 36 may function as a stopper that positions the consumable product 110 inserted in the chamber 50. The bottom member 36 may define a space that can supply air to the surface that the consumable product 110 abuts against. The bottom member 36 has an uneven surface with which the consumable product 110 comes into contact, and may be made of, for example, but not limited to, a resin material such as PEEK, metal, glass, or ceramic. The first support part 35 and the second support part 38 may be made of, for example, an elastomer such as silicone rubber. When joining the bottom member 36 to the bottom of the chamber 50, an adhesive may be used that may be made of a resin material such as epoxy resin or an inorganic material.
[0058] Next, the chamber 50 and the heating unit 40 will be described in detail. Fig. 5A is a perspective view of the chamber 50. Fig. 5B is a cross-sectional view of the chamber 50 taken along line 5B-5B in Fig. 5A. Fig. 6A is a cross-sectional view of the chamber 50 taken along line 6A-6A in Fig. 5B. Fig. 6B is a cross-sectional view of the chamber 50 taken along line 6B-6B in Fig. 5B. Fig. 7 is a perspective view of the chamber 50 and the heating unit 40. Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view of Fig. 6B in which the consumable product 110 has been placed at a desired position in the chamber 50.
[0059] 5A and 5B, the chamber 50 may be a cylindrical member including an opening 52 into which the consumable product 110 is inserted and a cylindrical side wall portion 60 that houses the consumable product 110. A flange portion 52A is formed around the opening 52 of the chamber 50. The chamber 50 is preferably made of a material that is heat resistant and has a small thermal expansion coefficient, and may be made of, for example, a metal such as stainless steel, a resin such as PEEK, glass, or ceramic. This allows for effective heating of the consumable product 110 from the chamber 50.
[0060] As shown in FIG. 5B and FIG. 6B, the side wall portion 60 includes a contact portion 62 and a separation portion 66. When the consumable product 110 is placed at a desired position in the chamber 50, the contact portion 62 contacts or presses a part of the consumable product 110, and the separation portion 66 is separated from the consumable product 110. In this specification, the "desired position in the chamber 50" refers to a position where the consumable product 110 is appropriately heated, or a position of the consumable product 110 when a user smokes. The contact portion 62 has an inner surface 62a and an outer surface 62b. The separation portion 66 has an inner surface 66a and an outer surface 66b. As shown in FIG. 7, the heating portion 40 is placed on the outer surface 62b of the contact portion 62. It is preferable that the heating portion 40 is placed on the outer surface 62b of the contact portion 62 without any gaps. The heating portion 40 may include an adhesive layer. In this case, it is preferable that the heating portion 40 including the adhesive layer is disposed on the outer surface 62b of the contact portion 62 without any gaps.
[0061] As shown in Figures 5A and 6B, the outer surface 62b of the contact portion 62 is flat. Because the outer surface 62b of the contact portion 62 is flat, when the strip-shaped electrode 48 is connected to the heating unit 40 arranged on the outer surface 62b of the contact portion 62 as shown in Figure 7, it is possible to prevent the strip-shaped electrode 48 from bending. As shown in Figures 5B and 6B, the inner surface 62a of the contact portion 62 is flat. Also, as shown in Figures 5B and 6B, the thickness of the contact portion 62 is uniform.
[0062] 5A, 5B, and 6B, the chamber 50 has two contact portions 62 in the circumferential direction of the chamber 50, and the two contact portions 62 face each other so as to be parallel to each other. It is preferable that at least a part of the distance between the inner surfaces 62a of the two contact portions 62 is smaller than the width of the portion of the consumable product 110 inserted into the chamber 50 that is disposed between the contact portions 62.
[0063] 6B, an inner surface 66a of the spaced portion 66 may have an overall arc-shaped cross section in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber 50. In addition, the spaced portion 66 is disposed adjacent to the contact portion 62 in the circumferential direction.
[0064] As shown in Fig. 5B, the chamber 50 may have a hole 56a in its bottom 56 so that the bottom member 36 shown in Fig. 4 may penetrate and be disposed inside the chamber 50. The bottom member 36 provided on the bottom 56 supports a portion of the consumable product 110 inserted into the chamber 50 so that at least a portion of an end surface of the consumable product 110 is exposed. The bottom 56 may also support a portion of the consumable product 110 so that the exposed end surface of the consumable product 110 communicates with a second gap 67B (see Fig. 8) described below.
[0065] 5A and 5B, the chamber 50 preferably has a cylindrical non-holding portion 54 between the opening 52 and the side wall portion 60. When the consumable product 110 is positioned at a desired position in the chamber 50, a gap may be formed between the non-holding portion 54 and the consumable product 110. Also, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the chamber 50 preferably has a first guide portion 58 having a tapered surface 58a connecting the inner surface of the non-holding portion 54 and the inner surface 62a of the contact portion 62.
[0066] As shown in FIG. 7, the heating unit 40 has a heating element 42. The heating element 42 may be, for example, a heating track. The heating element 42 is preferably arranged so as to heat the contact portion 62 without contacting the spaced portion 66 of the chamber 50. In other words, the heating element 42 is preferably arranged only on the outer surface of the contact portion 62. The heating element 42 may have a difference in heating capacity between a portion that heats the spaced portion 66 of the chamber 50 and a portion that heats the contact portion 62. Specifically, the heating element 42 may be configured to heat the contact portion 62 to a higher temperature than the spaced portion 66. For example, the arrangement density of the heating track of the heating element 42 in the contact portion 62 and the spaced portion 66 may be adjusted. In addition, the heating element 42 may have substantially the same heating capacity around the entire circumference of the chamber 50 and be wound around the outer circumference of the chamber 50. As shown in FIG. 7, the heating unit 40 preferably has, in addition to the heating element 42, an electrically insulating member 44 that covers at least one surface of the heating element 42. Electrically insulating material 44 is disposed over both sides of heating element 42 .
[0067] As shown in Fig. 8, when the consumable product 110 is placed at a desired position in the chamber 50, the consumable product 110 may be pressed against the contact portion 62 of the chamber 50. Meanwhile, a second gap 67B may be formed between the consumable product 110 and the spaced portion 66. The second gap 67B may be in communication with the opening 52 of the chamber 50 and an end face of the consumable product 110 positioned in the chamber 50. This allows air flowing in from the opening 52 of the chamber 50 to pass through the second gap 67B and flow into the inside of the consumable product 110. In other words, an air flow path (second gap 67B) is formed between the consumable product 110 and the spaced portion 66.
[0068] Next, a description will be given of the position and arrangement of the atomization unit 30 in the inner housing 10. Fig. 9 is a partial cross-sectional view of the flavor inhaler 100 taken along the arrows 9-9 in Fig. 1B, showing a state in which the consumable product 110 is inserted into the insertion guide member 34 and the chamber 50.
[0069] The insertion guide member 34 has a second through hole 34A and a first engagement claw 34B formed on the outer periphery. The insertion guide member 34 is inserted from the outside of the outer housing 101 through a first through hole for receiving a consumable product provided in the outer housing 101, and the first engagement claw 34B engages with an engagement portion (not shown) of the inner housing 10, so that the second through hole 34A is exposed to the outside of the flavor inhaler while preventing the insertion guide member 34 from coming off the flavor inhaler 100. The second through hole 34A of the insertion guide member 34 is formed to have a size that forms a first gap 67A between the second through hole 34A and the outer periphery of the consumable product 110 when the consumable product 110 is inserted into the second through hole 34A.
[0070] The first support portion 35 has a third through hole 35A, a circular first rib 35B, and a circumferential portion 35C. The third through hole 35A of the first support portion 35 is formed to a size that the flange portion 52A (see FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B) formed at the tip of the chamber 50 cannot pass through. Therefore, when the flange portion 52A is passed through the third through hole from the bottom side of the chamber 50, the first support portion 35 holds the flange portion 52A. The chamber 50 is positioned relative to the insertion guide member 34 by abutting the tip of the insertion guide member 34 against the flange portion 52A of the chamber 50. The first rib is pressed into the recess of the O-ring 37 to hold the O-ring 37. The circumferential portion of the first support portion 35 holds the inner diameter side of the cylindrical heat insulating portion 32.
[0071] As described above, the chamber 50 has a hole 56a in its bottom 56 so that the bottom member 36 shown in FIG. 4 can penetrate and be disposed inside the chamber 50 (see FIG. 5B). The bottom member 36 provided on the bottom 56 supports a part of the consumable product 110 inserted into the chamber 50 so that at least a part of the end face of the consumable product 110 is exposed. The bottom 56 of the chamber 50 also supports a part of the consumable product 110 so that the exposed end face of the consumable product 110 forms a third gap 67C between the bottom member 36 and the bottom member 36, and the third gap 67C supports a part of the consumable product 110 so that it communicates with a second gap 67B (see FIG. 8) described later. Note that in FIG. 9, for convenience of explanation, the bottom member 36 is illustrated with a different concave and convex shape from that in FIG. 4.
[0072] Spacer 39A is formed in a ring shape, with bottom member 36 inserted into a hole provided in the center, and further with second support part 38 fitted into bottom member 36 protruding from this central hole, so that spacer 39A is fixedly attached between bottom member 36 and second support part 38. The outer shape of spacer 39A faces the inner surface of heat insulating part 32 and determines the position of heat insulating part 32.
[0073] The second support portion 38 has a protrusion 39B (not shown) that fits into a hole provided in the inner housing 10, and is positioned relative to the inner housing 10 by fitting the protrusion 39B into the hole. The periphery of the protrusion 39B is compressed and abuts against the inner housing 10. That is, the second support portion 38 is arranged compressed, and the reaction force urges the insertion guide member 34 via the spacer 39A and the bottom member 36. Therefore, the end of the insertion guide member 34 in the positive Z-axis direction and the flange portion 52A of the chamber 50 are configured to be in close contact with each other. As a result of the above configuration, the first gap 67A, the second gap 67B, and the third gap 67C form a connected space.
[0074] As described above, an air flow path (second gap 67B) is formed between the separated portion 66 and the consumable product 110, so that air passing through the air flow path can absorb heat from the separated portion 66 and cool the separated portion 66.
[0075] As described above, the heating element 42 of the heating unit 40 is disposed so as to heat the contact portion 62 without contacting the spaced portion 66 of the sidewall portion 60 of the chamber 50. That is, since the spaced portion 66 is not directly heated by the heating unit 40, heating of the spaced portion 66 by the heating unit 40 can be suppressed.
[0076] As shown in Fig. 9, the outer housing 101 accommodates the inner housing 10 therein. The inner surface (surface on the Y-axis positive direction side) of the front cover 101A of the outer housing 101 faces the outer surface (surface on the Y-axis negative direction side) of the front housing element 10A of the inner housing 10. Since the front housing element 10A of the inner housing 10 is covered by the front cover 101A of the outer housing 10, it is possible to prevent the heat from the atomization unit 30 transferred to the front housing element 10A of the inner housing 10 from being transferred to the outside of the flavor inhaler 100. As a result, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling uncomfortable when holding the flavor inhaler 100.
[0077] Hereinafter, the details of temperature detection on the inner surface (surface on the Y-axis positive side) of the front housing element 10A of the inner housing 10 will be described. When the atomization unit 30 operates inside the flavor inhaler 100, the atomization unit 30 generates heat due to the operation of the heating unit 40, and the heat is transferred to a location in the inner housing 10 close to the atomization unit 30. In the flavor inhaler 100 of the present disclosure, a thermistor 72 is disposed in contact with the inner surface of the front housing element 10A near the atomization unit 30 to monitor the heat transferred from the atomization unit 30 to the front housing element 10A. The inner surface of the front housing element 10A is an example of the first inner wall of the housing and the inner wall of the first housing element of the present disclosure.
[0078] Fig. 10 is a schematic front view of the flavor inhaler 100 with the front cover 101A and the front housing element 10A removed. Fig. 11 is a perspective view of the thermistor 72. Fig. 12 is a perspective view of the chassis 80. Fig. 13 is a perspective view of a heat insulating member 90 for holding the thermistor 72. Fig. 14 is a perspective view showing a state in which the thermistor 72 is arranged on the chassis 80. Fig. 15 is a front view of the inner surface of the front housing element 10A showing a state in which the thermistor 72 is arranged on the inner surface of the front housing element 10A.
[0079] As shown in FIG. 10, when the front cover 101A and the front housing element 10A are removed from the flavor inhaler 100, the internal configuration of the flavor inhaler 100 described above in detail is exposed. Specifically, the atomizing unit 30, the power supply unit 20, and the chassis 80 housed in the rear cover 101B and the rear housing element 10B are exposed. The chassis 80 is a member that divides the atomizing unit 30 and the power supply unit 20 inside the flavor inhaler 100 and holds them. Furthermore, the thermistor 72 is attached to the chassis 80 via the heat insulating member 90. As described with reference to FIG. 4, the chamber 50 and the heating unit 40 of the atomizing unit 30 are surrounded by the heat insulating unit 32. The chassis 80 is an example of a support member of the present disclosure.
[0080] As shown in FIG. 11, the thermistor 72 includes a detection section 72A and a wiring section 72B that connects the detection section 72A to the circuit section (not shown). The detection section 72A is a temperature sensor. The wiring section 72B of the thermistor 72 has two conductors covered with an insulating coating. The detection section 72A of the thermistor 72 is formed of an element whose electrical resistance changes with a change in temperature and glass that covers the element. The thermistor 72 is configured by connecting one end of the two conductors of the wiring section 72B to the detection section 72A. The other end (not shown) of the two conductors of the wiring section 72B is connected to the circuit section (not shown). A constant weak current is supplied to the thermistor 72 from the power source 21 of the power source section 20 through the circuit section. When the temperature of the part of the thermistor 72 that the element of the detection section 72A of the thermistor 72 abuts changes, the electrical resistance of the element changes, and the voltage of the thermistor 72 changes. Since the magnitude of the current supplied to thermistor 72 is constant, the electrical resistance value of the element can be calculated from the measured voltage according to Ohm's law. Meanwhile, the relationship between temperature and electrical resistance value is known for the element of detection unit 72A of thermistor 72. Therefore, by measuring the voltage value of thermistor 72, the temperature of the element of detection unit 72A can be calculated. Detection unit 72A of thermistor 72 is an example of a temperature detection unit of the present disclosure.
[0081] As shown in FIG. 10, the detection unit 72A of the thermistor 72 is attached to the front surface of the chassis 80 near the atomization unit 30 via a heat insulating member 90. The wiring unit 72B of the thermistor 72 extends from the detection unit 72A in a direction substantially parallel to the positive direction of the X-axis. Since the atomization unit 30 extends along the Z-axis, the wiring unit 72B of the thermistor 72 extends from the detection unit 72A in a direction substantially perpendicular to the extension direction of the atomization unit 30, i.e., away from the atomization unit 30. The region from which the wiring unit 72B extends is away from the atomization unit 30, and therefore has a lower temperature than the temperature near the atomization unit 30 detected by the detection unit 72A of the thermistor 72. The wiring unit 72B extending from the detection unit 72A is bent at a bent portion 72C and extends vertically downward. The detection unit 72A is not in direct contact with the chassis 80, and the heat insulating member 90 is interposed between the detection unit 72A and the chassis 80, thereby preventing the influence of heat generated by the atomization unit 30 from reaching the detection unit 72A through the chassis 80. In the present disclosure, the "vicinity" of the atomization unit 30 refers to a region where the detection unit 72A of the thermistor 72 is affected by the temperature fluctuation of the atomization unit 30 and is close to the atomization unit 30. For example, the vicinity in this embodiment is preferably a region where an air layer of 2 mm or more is not formed to suppress convection between the atomization unit 30 and the detection unit 72A, or a region where the distance between the atomization unit 30 and the detection unit 72A is 10 mm or less so that temperature fluctuations can be detected when a resin member or the like is interposed between the atomization unit 30 and the detection unit 72A. However, the above conditions are not necessarily limited, and the detection unit 72A may be disposed in any suitable manner according to the design as long as it is disposed in a region near the atomization unit 30 where the housing temperature can be measured in conjunction with the temperature fluctuation of the atomization unit 30.
[0082] The two conductors included in the wiring portion 72B of the thermistor 72 are made of a material having high rigidity at least in the vicinity of the detection portion 72A. Therefore, the wiring portion 72B set in a predetermined shape can continue to maintain its initial shape despite the action of external forces such as the gravity of the earth. Specifically, the wiring portion 72B set in the shape shown in Figures 10 and 11 maintains its initial shape without being deformed into a straight line when pulled vertically downward (Z-axis negative direction).
[0083] As shown in FIG. 10, a wiring support part 24 is provided on the front surface (surface on the Y-axis negative direction side) of the power supply part 20. An adhesive layer is provided on the wiring support part 24. The wiring part 72B passes directly above the front surface of the power supply part 20 between the bent part 72C and a guide part 84 of the chassis 80 described below. A predetermined part of the wiring part 72B is adhered and fixed to the wiring support part 24. A part of the wiring part 72B is fixed to and extends from the wiring support part 24, so that the wiring part 72B is reliably separated from the atomization part 30. The wiring support part 24 is an example of a first wiring support part of the present disclosure.
[0084] 12, the chassis 80 includes a first holding portion 80A that holds the atomization unit 30, and a second holding portion 80B that holds a member below the atomization unit 30 (Z-axis negative direction). The chassis 80 also includes a third holding portion 80C that holds the power supply unit 20 on the back side of the first holding portion 80A and the second holding portion 80B. The chassis 80 also includes an attachment portion 82 on the front side to which a heat insulating member 90 is attached. The chassis 80 also includes a guide portion 84 that guides the wiring portion 72B of the thermistor 72. The guide portion 84 is an example of a second wiring support portion of the present disclosure.
[0085] FIG. 13 shows a heat insulating member 90 inserted between the mounting portion 82 of the chassis 80 and the detection portion 72A of the thermistor 72. The heat insulating member 90 is configured in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and has a first surface 90A that contacts the detection portion 72A of the thermistor 72 and a second surface 90B that faces the first surface 90A and is attached to the mounting portion 82 of the chassis 80. An adhesive layer is provided on each of the first surface 90A and the second surface 90B of the heat insulating member 90. By bonding the second surface 90B of the heat insulating member 90 to the mounting portion 82 of the chassis 80 and bonding the detection portion 72A of the thermistor 72 to the first surface 90A of the heat insulating member 90, the detection portion 72A of the thermistor 72 can be easily disposed at a desired location inside the inner housing 10. The material of the heat insulating member 90 is not particularly limited, but is preferably an elastic material. By inserting an elastic heat insulating member 90 between the mounting portion 82 of the chassis 80 and the detection portion 72A of the thermistor 72, the detection portion 72A can be stably held without being damaged.
[0086] 14 shows the configuration of the main parts of chassis 80 to which thermistor 72 is attached. Wiring portion 72B of thermistor 72 extends from detection portion 72A of thermistor 72 attached to attachment portion 82 of chassis 80 via heat insulating member 90 in a direction approximately perpendicular to the extension direction of first holding portion 80A of chassis 80 to which atomization portion 30 is attached. Wiring portion 72B extending from detection portion 72A curves downward at bent portion 72C and extends so as to pass through guide portion 84 of chassis 80. Guide portion 84 functions to support the extending wiring portion 72B.
[0087] The flavor inhaler 100 of the present disclosure is configured by sealing the configuration shown in FIG. 10 with the front housing element 10A and further attaching the front cover 101A. In this case, the detection unit 72A of the thermistor 72 shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 14 abuts against a predetermined location on the inner surface of the front housing element 10A. Furthermore, the detection unit 72A is sandwiched and held between the mounting portion 82 of the chassis 80 to which the heat insulating member 90 is adhered and the inner surface of the front housing element 10A. With this configuration, the detection unit 72A of the thermistor 72 is stably held at a predetermined location on the inner surface of the front housing element 10A. In addition, the wiring portion 72B of the thermistor 72 is sandwiched and held between the surface of the power supply unit 20 including the wiring support portion 24 and a predetermined location on the inner surface of the front housing element 10A. With this configuration, the wiring portion 72B of the thermistor 72 is stably held at a position separated from the atomization unit 30.
[0088] FIG. 15 is a diagram of the flavor inhaler 100 configured as described above, omitting members other than the thermistor 72 and the heat insulating member 90 abutted against the inner surface of the front housing element 10A. In FIG. 15, the detection unit 72A of the thermistor 72 is hidden under the heat insulating member 90. Also, in FIG. 15, the second surface 90B of the heat insulating member 90 is shown. As shown in FIG. 15, protrusions 12 and 14 can be provided on the inner surface of the front housing element 10A. The protrusions 12 and 14 function to guide the wiring portion 72B of the thermistor 72 and assist in maintaining it in a desired shape. In particular, the protrusion 14 is inscribed in the bent portion 72C of the wiring portion 72B. Specifically, the protrusions 12 and 14 support the wiring portion 72B so that it extends away from the atomization portion 30. The protrusions 12 and 14 are an example of a third wiring support portion of the present disclosure.
[0089] As shown in Fig. 10, the detection unit 72A of the thermistor 72 is disposed near the atomization unit 30 and abuts against the inner surface of the front housing element 10A, so that the temperature of the inner housing 10 can be measured at a location where heat transfer from the heated atomization unit 30 is large. Also, as shown in Fig. 10, the wiring unit 72B of the thermistor 72 is disposed in the inner housing 10 so as to be spaced apart from the atomization unit 30. Specifically, the wiring unit 72B extends from the detection unit 72A in the positive direction of the X-axis, bends at a bent portion 72C, and extends in the negative direction of the Z-axis through the front surface of the power supply unit 20, which is separated from the atomization unit 30 by the chassis 80. If the wiring unit 72B is in contact with or in close proximity to the atomization unit 30, the wiring unit 72B may be affected by the heat generated by the atomization unit 30, which may reduce the accuracy of the temperature measurement by the detection unit 72A. In the flavor inhaler 100 of the present disclosure, the wiring section 72B is disposed so as to be spaced apart from the atomization section 30, so that noise to the wiring section 72B can be suppressed and the detection section 72A can perform accurate temperature measurement.
[0090] Although the embodiment of the present disclosure has been described above, the present disclosure is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the technical ideas described in the claims, the specification, and the drawings. Any shape or material not directly described in the specification and drawings is within the scope of the technical ideas of the present disclosure as long as it achieves the function of the present disclosure. For example, the flavor inhaler 100 of the present disclosure has a so-called counter-flow type air flow path in which air flowing in from the opening 52 of the chamber 50 is supplied to the end face of the consumable product 110, but is not limited to this, and may have a so-called bottom-flow type air flow path in which air is supplied into the chamber 50 from the bottom 56 of the chamber 50. In addition, the heating element 42 is not limited to a resistance heating type, and may be an induction heating type. In that case, the heating element 42 can heat the chamber 50 by induction heating. In addition, if the consumable product 110 has a susceptor, the heating element 42 can heat the susceptor of the consumable product 110 by induction heating. [Explanation of symbols]
[0091] 10…Inner housing 10A…Front housing element 10B…Rear housing element 10a…First wall 10b…Second wall 10c...Side wall 12...Protrusion 14...Protrusion 20...Power supply section 21…Power supply 24...Wiring support part 30...Atomization section 32…Insulation section 34...Insertion guide member 34A…Second through hole 34B…1st engagement claw 35...First support part 35A…Third through hole 35B…First rib 35C…Circumference 36...Bottom member 37...O-ring 37A…Main unit 37B...Extension part 38…Second support part 39A…Spacer 39B…Protrusion 40...Heating part 42...Heating element 44...Electrical insulating material 48...Electrode 50…Chamber 52...Aperture 52A…Flange section 54…Non-holding part 56...Bottom 56a…hole 58…First guide section 58a...Tapered surface 60…Side wall 62…Contact part 62a…Inside 62b…External surface 66…Separation part 66a…Inner surface 66b…External surface 67A…First gap 67B…Second gap 67C…Third gap 72…Thermistor 72A…Detection section 72B…Wiring section 72C…Bending part 80…Chassis 80A…1st holding part 80B…Second holding part 80C...Third holding part 82…Mounting part 84…Guide section 90…Heat insulation material 90A…First page 90B…Second side 100...Flavor aspirator 101…Outer housing 101A…Front cover 101B…Rear cover 102...Slide cover 103...Switch section 110…Consumables 111...Smoking permitted 112…First scroll 113…Second Scroll 114...Cylindrical member 115...Filter section 116…Hollow filter section 117...Lip release agent
Claims
1. A housing and an atomization unit that is housed in a housing and generates heat; A temperature detection unit disposed near the atomization unit; A wiring portion electrically connected to the temperature detection portion; A power supply unit accommodated in the housing; Equipped with the wiring portion extends from the temperature detection portion in a direction substantially perpendicular to an extension direction of the atomization portion so as to be spaced apart from the atomization portion, at least a portion of the wiring unit is sandwiched and held by a first inner wall of the housing and a surface of the power supply unit facing the first inner wall; Flavor aspirator.
2. The flavor inhaler according to claim 1, The vicinity of the atomization unit is a region where the temperature detection unit is affected by temperature fluctuations of the atomization unit. Flavor aspirator.
3. The flavor inhaler according to claim 1 or 2, The region where the wiring portion extends is a region where the temperature is lower than the temperature detected by the temperature detection portion. Flavor aspirator.
4. The flavor inhaler according to any one of claims 1 to 3, a first wiring support portion including an adhesive layer is provided on the surface of the power supply portion facing the first inner wall; At least a portion of the wiring portion is adhesively fixed to the first wiring support portion. Flavor aspirator.
5. The flavor inhaler according to any one of claims 1 to 4, The temperature detection unit is disposed in contact with a first inner wall of the housing. Flavor aspirator.
6. The flavor inhaler according to claim 5, The atomizer further includes a support member that is housed in the housing and supports the atomization unit. The temperature detection unit is sandwiched and held between the first inner wall of the housing and the support member. Flavor aspirator.
7. The flavor inhaler according to claim 6, The temperature detection unit is in contact with the support member via a heat insulating member. Flavor aspirator.
8. The flavor inhaler according to claim 7, The heat insulating member has an adhesive layer, The temperature detection unit is fixed to the heat insulating member by adhesion. Flavor aspirator.
9. The flavor inhaler according to any one of claims 6 to 8, The support member is provided with a second wiring support portion that supports the extending wiring portion. Flavor aspirator.
10. A flavor inhaler according to any one of claims 1 to 9, a third wiring support portion that supports the wiring portion and extends away from the atomization portion, the third wiring support portion being provided on the first inner wall of the housing; Flavor aspirator.
11. preparing a first housing element and a second housing element that are aligned opposite each other to form a housing; a heat generating atomizing unit, a temperature detecting unit, a wiring unit electrically connected to the temperature detecting unit, and a power supply unit are disposed at predetermined positions relative to the second housing element; The wiring portion is extended from the temperature detection portion in a direction substantially perpendicular to an extension direction of the atomization portion so as to be spaced apart from the atomization portion; The first housing element is aligned with the second housing element so that the temperature detection unit is located near the atomization unit and the wiring unit is sandwiched and held between an inner wall of the first housing element and the power supply unit to form a housing. Including, A method for manufacturing a flavor inhaler.
12. A method for producing the flavor inhaler according to claim 11, comprising the steps of: The vicinity of the atomization unit is a region in which the temperature detection unit is affected by temperature fluctuations of the atomization unit. A method for manufacturing a flavor inhaler.
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