Flavor inhaler and method for manufacturing flavor inhaler

Abstract

Provided is a flavor inhaler comprising: a housing part that has an opening formed at one end thereof and houses at least a part of a consumption material via said opening; and a support part that has a first abutment surface provided so as to enclose the outer circumference of the opening in the housing part and has an extending section extending from the first abutment surface in a direction away from the opening, and that supports the housing part. The extending section of the support part and a portion, of the outer circumference of the housing part, opposing the extending section are separated from each other so as to create a space therebetween.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a flavor inhaler. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, in the field of electronic cigarettes, a mechanism for supporting a chamber that contains a consumable product within a device housing is known. For example, in the cited document 1, a resin washer supports a side wall at the upper end of a heating chamber. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] International Publication No. 2020 / 074612 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The present disclosure provides a flavor inhaler with improved retention and sealing within the device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] A first aspect of the present disclosure is a flavor inhaler comprising: a storage section having an opening formed at one end and configured to store at least a portion of a consumable product through the opening; a first abutment surface arranged to surround the outer periphery of the opening of the storage section; and an extension section extending from the first abutment surface in a direction away from the opening, and comprising a support section supporting the storage section, wherein the extension section of the support section and a portion of the outer periphery of the storage section facing the extension section are spaced apart from each other so as to form a space between them.

[0006] In the first aspect, in the flavor inhaler, a space is formed between the extension part extending from the first contact surface of the support part that supports the vicinity of the opening of the storage part that stores the consumable material from the outside and the outer periphery of the storage part. As a result, for example, when the first contact surface of the support part and the outer periphery of the storage part are bonded, the space can function as a pocket that collects the material that contributed to the bonding, etc., so that sufficient bonding can be achieved. Therefore, according to the first aspect, the retention, adhesion, and airtightness between the support part and the storage part can be improved, and the storage part can be stably supported by the support part.

[0007] A second aspect of the present disclosure is the flavor inhaler of the first aspect, wherein the first contact surface of the support part is adhered to an adhesive surface on an outer periphery of the storage part.

[0008] In the second aspect, the first contact surface provided to surround the outer periphery of the opening of the housing is bonded to the bonding surface of the outer periphery of the housing. During bonding, the space formed between the extension of the support and the outer periphery of the housing functions as a pocket that collects the material that contributes to the bonding. Thus, according to the second aspect, the bonding improves the retention and adhesion / airtightness between the support and the housing, and the support can stably support the housing.

[0009] A third aspect of the present disclosure is the flavor inhaler of the second aspect, wherein the first contact surface of the support part is adhered to the adhesive surface using an adhesive.

[0010] In the third aspect, the first contact surface provided to surround the outer periphery of the opening of the storage part is bonded to the bonding surface of the outer periphery of the storage part using an adhesive. During bonding, the space formed between the extension part of the support part and the outer periphery of the storage part functions as a pocket that collects the adhesive, and bonding can be achieved with a sufficient amount of adhesive. In particular, when the adhesive is a liquid adhesive, the function as a pocket can be more pronounced. Therefore, according to the third aspect, the retention, adhesion, and airtightness between the support part and the storage part can be further improved, and the storage part can be stably supported by the support part.

[0011] A fourth aspect of the present disclosure is a flavor inhaler according to the third aspect, wherein an adhesive reservoir in which the adhesive accumulates is formed in the space between the extension portion and the portion of the outer periphery of the storage portion that faces the extension portion.

[0012] In the fourth aspect, the outer periphery of the storage unit and the support unit are bonded to each other near the opening of the storage unit using an adhesive, and the space between the outer periphery of the storage unit and the extension of the support unit can function as an adhesive reservoir for the adhesive to accumulate. In particular, when the adhesive is a liquid adhesive, the function as an adhesive reservoir can be significant. Therefore, according to the fourth aspect, a sufficient amount of adhesive can be applied between the outer periphery of the storage unit and the support unit, improving the airtightness inside the flavor inhaler and enabling the support unit to stably support the storage unit.

[0013] A fifth aspect of the present disclosure is a flavor inhaler according to the first to fourth aspects, wherein the extension portion of the support portion faces an outer periphery of the storage portion and has a first tapered surface that is inclined away from the outer periphery of the storage portion.

[0014] In the fifth aspect, the extension of the support is provided with a first tapered surface that is inclined so as to be spaced apart from the opposing portion of the outer periphery of the housing, thereby making it possible to ensure a sufficient space between the outer periphery of the housing and the extension of the support.

[0015] A sixth aspect of the present disclosure is a flavor inhaler according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein a second tapered surface is provided on the outer periphery of the storage portion, facing the extension portion of the support portion and inclined away from the extension portion.

[0016] In the sixth aspect, a second tapered surface is provided at a portion of the outer periphery of the housing part facing the extension of the support part, the second tapered surface being inclined so as to move away from the extension. Thus, according to the sixth aspect, a larger separation space can be secured between the outer periphery of the housing part and the extension of the support part by the second tapered surface. As a result, when the first contact surface and the bonding surface of the outer periphery of the housing part are bonded to each other, a sufficient space can be formed to function as a pocket that collects materials that contribute to the bonding.

[0017] A seventh aspect of the present disclosure is a flavor inhaler according to any one of the second to sixth aspects, wherein a heating portion is provided on the outer periphery of the storage portion and spaced apart from the adhesive surface via a portion facing the extension portion of the support portion.

[0018] In the seventh aspect, on the outer periphery of the storage section, from the end of the opening into which the consumable product is inserted, an adhesive surface that is adhered to the first contact surface of the support section, a portion that faces the extension portion of the support section, and a heat generating section are arranged in this order. That is, the heat generating section is separated from the pair of the first contact surface and adhesive surface by the pair of the extension portion of the support section and the corresponding portion of the storage section along the insertion direction of the consumable product. Therefore, according to the seventh aspect, it is possible to prevent the heat of the heat generating section provided on the outer periphery of the storage section from interfering with the adhesion between the support section and the storage section near the opening of the storage section, i.e., from having an adverse effect of weakening the adhesive strength.

[0019] An eighth aspect of the present disclosure is a flavor inhaler according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, further comprising a heat insulating part in contact with an outer periphery of the support part.

[0020] In the eighth aspect, the heat insulating portion is disposed so as to surround from the outside the support portion that supports the storage portion. Therefore, according to the eighth aspect, it is possible to block the transfer of heat generated from the storage portion to the outside.

[0021] A ninth aspect of the present disclosure is the flavor inhaler of the eighth aspect, wherein the heat insulating part abuts against an outer periphery of the extension part of the support part.

[0022] In the ninth aspect, the heat insulating part is arranged so as to surround the extension part of the support part from the outside. Meanwhile, the extension part of the support part and the opposing parts of the outer periphery of the housing part are separated from each other, and a space is formed between them. In addition, a heat generating part is provided on the outer periphery of the housing part. Then, a heat bridge, which is a path for the heat of the heat generating part to escape, can be formed between the outer periphery of the support part and the heat insulating part. In the ninth aspect, since the support part has the extension part, the path of the heat bridge that can be formed between the outer periphery of the support part and the heat insulating part is longer than when the support part does not have the extension part. Therefore, since the path required for the heat to escape from the heat generating part is long, the possibility that a heat bridge is formed and the heat reaches the outside is reduced. Therefore, according to the ninth aspect, it is possible to suppress the heat of the heat generating part from reaching the outside of the support part due to the formation of a heat bridge.

[0023] A tenth aspect of the present disclosure is a flavor inhaler according to any one of the first to ninth aspects above, further comprising a cylindrical guide portion having one end abutting against an opening surface of the opening of the storage portion, and the support portion further having a second abutment surface abutting against an outer periphery of the one end of the guide portion.

[0024] In the tenth aspect, a cylindrical guide is provided above the opening of the storage, and the support abuts against the outer periphery of the storage at the first abutment surface and also against the outer periphery of the guide at the second abutment surface. That is, the set of the storage and guide for storing the consumables in the flavor inhaler is supported by the support. Thus, according to the tenth aspect, the guide supporting the storage can be supported by the support, and an increase in the number of parts can be suppressed.

[0025] An eleventh aspect of the present disclosure is a method for manufacturing a flavor inhaler, comprising: forming a first abutment surface and a first tapered surface connected to the first abutment surface and inclined radially outwardly of the support portion on an inner periphery of a support portion; forming an adhesive surface on an outer periphery of a storage portion having an opening at one end and storing at least a portion of a consumable good through the opening; inserting the storage portion into the inner periphery of the support portion so that the first abutment surface and the adhesive surface abut against each other and a space is formed between the first tapered surface and a portion of the outer periphery of the storage portion facing the first tapered surface; and supplying adhesive between the first abutment surface and the adhesive surface through the space between the first tapered surface and the outer periphery of the storage portion, thereby adhering the inner periphery of the support portion and the outer periphery of the storage portion to each other.

[0026] In the eleventh aspect, when the container is inserted into the inner periphery of the support, a space is formed between the first tapered surface of the support, which is inclined radially outward, and the portion of the outer periphery of the container that faces the first tapered surface. An adhesive is supplied between the first abutment surface of the inner periphery of the support and the adhesive surface of the outer periphery of the container through the space. Thus, according to the eleventh aspect, the adhesive that bonds the inner periphery of the support and the outer periphery of the container can be appropriately supplied, and a flavor inhaler with improved retention, adhesion, and airtightness can be manufactured.

[0027] A twelfth aspect of the present disclosure is a method for manufacturing a flavor inhaler according to the eleventh aspect, further comprising forming a second tapered surface inclined away from the first tapered surface at a portion of the outer periphery of the storage portion opposite the first tapered surface.

[0028] In a twelfth aspect of the present disclosure, a tapered surface is provided on the outer periphery of the storage part so as to face the first tapered surface of the support part and to be inclined away from the first tapered surface. Therefore, according to the twelfth aspect, it is possible to manufacture a flavor inhaler having a sufficient separation space between the outer periphery of the storage part and the first tapered surface of the support part.

[0029] A thirteenth aspect of the present disclosure is a method for manufacturing a flavor inhaler according to the eleventh or twelfth aspect, which includes: positioning the accommodating part inserted into the inner circumference of the support part so that the one end of the accommodating part is vertically downward and the other end is vertically upward; and supplying adhesive between the first abutment surface and the adhesive surface through the space between the first tapered surface and the outer circumference of the accommodating part.

[0030] In the thirteenth aspect, with one end of the storage part where the opening is formed being arranged vertically downward and the other end of the storage part being arranged vertically on the other side, adhesive is supplied between the outer periphery of the storage part and the inner periphery of the support part through the space between the first tapered surface and the outer periphery of the storage part. In this case, the space between the first tapered surface and the outer periphery of the storage part functions as a pocket for collecting adhesive, and adhesion with a sufficient amount of adhesive can be achieved. Thus, according to the thirteenth aspect, a flavor inhaler with improved retention, adhesion, and airtightness can be manufactured. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0031] [Figure 1A] FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a flavor inhaler according to the present disclosure. [Figure 1B] FIG. 1 is a schematic top view of a flavor inhaler according to the present disclosure. [Figure 1C] FIG. 2 is a schematic bottom view of a flavor inhaler according to the present disclosure. [Diagram 2] 1 is a schematic cross-sectional side view of a consumable product; [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the flavor inhaler taken along the arrow 3-3 shown in FIG. 1B. [Figure 4A] FIG. [Figure 4B] 4B is a cross-sectional view of the chamber taken along line 4B-4B of FIG. 4A. [Figure 5A] 5A is a cross-sectional view of the chamber taken along line 5A-5A of FIG. 4B. [Figure 5B] 5B is a cross-sectional view of the chamber taken along line 5B-5B of FIG. 4B. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a chamber and a heating unit; [Figure 7]FIG. 5C is the cross-sectional view shown in FIG. 5B with the consumable placed in a desired location within the chamber. [Figure 8] FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a first holding portion. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a gasket and an O-ring. [Figure 10] FIG. 1 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the gasket and its periphery, showing the formation of a heat bridge. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0032] 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.

[0033] FIG. 1A is a schematic front view of the flavor inhaler 100 according to the present disclosure. FIG. 1B is a schematic top view of the flavor inhaler 100 according to the present disclosure. FIG. 1C is a schematic bottom view of the flavor inhaler 100 according to the present disclosure. 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 to the back of the flavor inhaler 100. The Z axis can also be referred to as the insertion direction of the consumable material contained in the chamber 50 of the atomization unit 30 described later, or the axial direction of the cylindrical chamber 50. In this specification, the Z axis direction may simply be referred to as the axial direction. The X axis can also be referred to as a first direction perpendicular to the axial direction, and the Y axis can also be referred to as a second direction perpendicular to the axial direction and the first direction. Furthermore, the X-axis direction can be referred to as the longitudinal direction of the flavor inhaler 100 in a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction of the consumer good, and the Y-axis direction can be referred to as the transverse direction of the flavor inhaler 100 in a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction of the consumer good.

[0034] The flavor inhaler 100 according to the present disclosure 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.

[0035] As shown in FIG. 1A to FIG. 1C, the flavor inhaler 100 has an outer housing 101, 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 a user's hand. When using the flavor inhaler 100, the user can inhale aerosol by holding the flavor inhaler 100 in his / her hand. The outer housing 101 may be constructed by assembling a plurality of members. The outer housing 101 may be formed of, for example, 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.

[0036] The outer housing 101 has an opening (not shown) for receiving consumables, and the slide cover 102 is slidably attached to the outer housing 101 to close the opening. 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 opening of the outer housing 101 is closed, and an open position in which the opening is opened. 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 consumables to the inside of the slide cover 102 and the flavor inhaler 100.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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 can be connected to the terminal to allow the external power source to pass a current through the power source and charge the power source. In addition, the flavor inhaler 100 may 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.

[0039] Next, a consumable material used in the flavor inhaler 100 according to the present disclosure 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 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] Next, the internal structure of the flavor inhaler 100 will be described. Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the flavor inhaler 100 taken along the line 3-3 in Figure 1B. As shown in Figure 3, an inner housing 10 is provided inside an outer housing 101 of the flavor inhaler 100. The inner housing 10 may be made of, for example, polycarbonate, ABS resin, PEEK, or a polymer alloy containing a plurality of types of polymers, or a metal such as aluminum, but the material of the inner housing 10 is not particularly limited. A power supply unit 20 and an atomization unit 30 are provided in the internal space of the inner housing 10.

[0042] The power supply unit 20 includes a power supply 21. The power supply 21 may be, for example, a rechargeable battery or a non-rechargeable battery. The power supply 21 is electrically connected to the atomization unit 30. This allows the power supply 21 to supply power to the atomization unit 30 so as to appropriately heat the consumable product 110.

[0043] As shown in Fig. 3, the atomization unit 30 has a chamber 50 extending in the insertion direction (Z-axis 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 heat the consumable product 110 accommodated in the chamber 50. Details of the chamber 50 will be described later. The chamber 50 is an example of a accommodating unit of the present disclosure. The insertion guide member 34 is an example of a guide unit of the present disclosure.

[0044] The heat insulating section 32 is generally cylindrical and is disposed so as to surround the chamber 50. 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 polycarbonate, PEEK, 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.

[0045] The flavor inhaler 100 further includes a first holding part 37 and a second holding part 38 that support both ends of the chamber 50 and the heat insulating part 32. The first holding part 37 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 side). The second holding 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 side. As shown in FIG. 3, a bottom member 36 may be provided at the bottom of the chamber 50. The bottom member 36 may function as a stopper for positioning the consumable product 110 inserted into the chamber 50. The bottom member 36 has an uneven surface that the consumable product 110 abuts against, and may define a space that can supply air to the surface that the consumable product 110 abuts against. The first holding part 37 will be described in detail later.

[0046] Next, the structure of the chamber 50 will be described. FIG. 4A is a perspective view of the chamber 50. FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view of the chamber 50 taken along the line 4B-4B of FIG. 4A. FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view of the chamber 50 taken along the line 5A-5A of FIG. 4B. FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view of the chamber 50 taken along the line 5B-5B of FIG. 4B. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the chamber 50 and the heating unit 40. As shown in FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B, the chamber 50 may be a cylindrical member including an opening 52 into which the consumable product 110 is inserted, a flange portion 52a, and a cylindrical side wall portion 60 that accommodates the consumable product 110. The chamber 50 is preferably made of a material that is heat resistant and has a small coefficient of thermal expansion, 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.

[0047] As shown in FIG. 4B and FIG. 5B, the side wall portion 60 includes a flat portion 62 and a curved portion 66. When the consumable product 110 is placed at a desired position in the chamber 50, the flat portion 62 contacts or presses a part of the consumable product 110, and the curved 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 flat portion 62 has a flat inner surface 62a and a flat outer surface 62b. The curved portion 66 has an inner surface 66a and an outer surface 66b. As shown in FIG. 6, the heating unit 40 is placed on the outer surface 62b of the flat portion 62. It is preferable that the heating unit 40 is placed on the outer surface 62b of the flat portion 62 without any gaps. The heating unit 40 may include an adhesive layer. In this case, it is preferable that the heating unit 40 including the adhesive layer is disposed on the outer surface 62b of the flat portion 62 without any gaps.

[0048] Since the outer surface 62b of the flat portion 62 is flat, it is possible to prevent the band-shaped electrode 48 from bending when the band-shaped electrode 48 is connected to the heating unit 40 arranged on the outer surface 62b of the flat portion 62 as shown in Fig. 6. In addition, as shown in Fig. 4B and Fig. 5B, the thickness of the flat portion 62 is uniform.

[0049] 4A, 4B, and 5B, the chamber 50 has two flat portions 62 in the circumferential direction of the chamber 50, and the pair of flat portions 62 are parallel to each other. It is preferable that at least a part of the distance between the inner surfaces 62a of the pair of flat portions 62 is smaller than the width of the part of the consumable product 110 inserted into the chamber 50 that is disposed between the flat portions 62.

[0050] 5B, an inner surface 66a of the curved 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. Moreover, the curved portion 66 is disposed so as to be adjacent to the flat portion 62 in the circumferential direction. In other words, the curved portion 66 is configured to connect the respective ends of the pair of flat portions 62 to each other.

[0051] As shown in Fig. 4B, the chamber 50 may have a hole 56a in its bottom 56 so that the bottom member 36 shown in Fig. 3 can penetrate and be disposed inside the chamber 50. The bottom member 36 may be fixed to the inside of the bottom 56 of the chamber 50 by an adhesive or the like. The bottom member 36 provided on the bottom 56 may support a part of the consumable product 110 inserted into the chamber 50 so that at least a part of an end face of the consumable product 110 is exposed. The bottom member 36 has an uneven surface with which the consumable product 110 comes into contact, and may be formed of, for example, but is not limited to, a resin material such as PEEK, a metal, glass, or ceramic.

[0052] 4A and 4B, the chamber 50 preferably has a cylindrical 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 cylindrical portion 54 and the consumable product 110. Also, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the chamber 50 preferably has a guide portion 58 with a tapered surface 58a connecting the inner surface of the cylindrical portion 54 and the inner surface 62a of the flat portion 62.

[0053] As shown in FIG. 6, the heating unit 40 has a heating element 42. The heating element 42 may be, for example, a heating track. The heating element 42 may be provided on the outer surface or inner surface of the chamber 50. The heating element 42 is preferably arranged so as to heat the flat portion 62 without contacting the curved portion 66 of the chamber 50. In other words, the heating element 42 is preferably arranged only on the outer surface of the flat portion 62. The heating element 42 may have a portion that heats the curved portion 66 of the chamber 50 and a portion that heats the flat portion 62, and may have a difference in heating capacity. Specifically, the heating element 42 may be configured to heat the flat portion 62 to a higher temperature than the curved portion 66. For example, the arrangement density of the heating track of the heating element 42 in the flat portion 62 and the curved portion 66 may be adjusted. The heating element 42 may have approximately the same heating capacity around the entire circumference of the chamber 50 and may be wound around the outer circumference of the chamber 50. 6, in addition to the heating element 42, the heating unit 40 preferably has an electrical insulating member 44 covering at least one side of the heating element 42. In the present disclosure, the electrical insulating member 44 is disposed so as to cover both sides of the heating element 42. The heating element 42 is an example of a heat generating portion of the present disclosure.

[0054] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 5B in a state where the consumable product 110 is placed at a desired position in the chamber 50. As shown in FIG. 7, when the consumable product 110 is placed at a desired position in the chamber 50, the consumable product 110 can be pressed against the flat portion 62 of the chamber 50. Meanwhile, a gap 67 is formed between the consumable product 110 and the curved portion 66. The gap 67 can communicate with the opening 52 of the chamber 50 and an air flow path between the end surface of the consumable product 110 positioned in the chamber 50 and the bottom member 36. This allows the air flowing in from the opening 52 of the chamber 50 to pass through the gap 67 and flow into the inside of the consumable product 110. In other words, an air flow path (gap 67) is formed between the consumable product 110 and the curved portion 66.

[0055] Next, the structure of the first holding part 37 that holds the end of the chamber 50 (on the Z-axis positive side) inside the inner housing 10 will be described. Fig. 8 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the first holding part 37. Fig. 9 is a perspective view of a gasket 80 and an O-ring 90. Fig. 10 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the generation of a heat bridge near the gasket 80.

[0056] Specifically, the first holding part 37 has a gasket 80 and an O-ring 90. The gasket 80 is disposed around the cylindrical part 54 of the chamber 50 along the entire outer circumferential surface of the chamber 50, and is configured as an annular member that supports the chamber 50. The gasket 80 may be formed of a resin such as polycarbonate or PEEK. The gasket 80 is an example of a support part of the present disclosure.

[0057] The O-ring 90 is configured to engage with the insertion guide member 34 over the entire circumference of the insertion guide member 34 at a pressed portion 92 (described later), and to engage with the gasket 80 over the entire circumference of the gasket 80 to support them. The O-ring 90 may be made of an elastic material such as silicone. The O-ring 90 is configured to be positioned and fixed to a fixing portion 22 fixed to the inner housing 10.

[0058] Here, a seal surface 85 extending along the axial direction of the chamber 50 (i.e., the Z-axis direction) is formed at the contact point between the gasket 80 and the O-ring 90. The seal surface 85 is formed radially inward of the chamber 50 from the outer edge of the gasket 80. This allows the first holding part 37 having the gasket 80 and the O-ring 90 to seal smoke leaking into the inner housing from between the chamber 50 and the insertion guide member 34 at a position away from the chamber 50, i.e., at a position thermally separated from the chamber 50.

[0059] As shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the gasket 80 has a first surface 81a, a first jaw portion 81b, a second surface 82a, a second jaw portion 82b, a tapered surface 84, a protrusion 86, and a leg portion 88. Furthermore, the tapered surface 84 of the gasket 80 and the tapered surface 58a of the chamber 50 are arranged to face each other with a space between them, and a space is formed between the two tapered surfaces. An adhesive reservoir 87 is formed in the space. The gasket 80 and the O-ring 90 are arranged side by side along the axial direction of the chamber 50. The tapered surface 84 of the gasket 80 is an example of a first tapered surface of the present disclosure. The tapered surface 58a of the chamber 50 is an example of a second tapered surface of the present disclosure.

[0060] As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the O-ring 90 has a recess 91, a pressed portion 92, and a positioning portion 93.

[0061] As shown in Figures 8 and 9, on the inner surface of gasket 80, from the negative Z-axis side to the positive Z-axis side, a tapered surface 84, a first surface 81a, a first jaw portion 81b, a second surface 82a, a second jaw portion 82b, a sealing surface 85, and a convex portion 86 are formed in this order concentrically around the central axis of gasket 80 (which coincides with the central axis of chamber 50).

[0062] As shown in FIG. 8, the tapered surface 84 of the gasket 80 faces the tapered surface 58a of the chamber 50 and is a tapered surface that is inclined in a direction away from the tapered surface 58a (ie, toward the radial outside of the chamber 50).

[0063] Leg portion 88 of gasket 80 refers to a portion of gasket 80 whose inner circumferential surface is tapered surface 84. In other words, a region of gasket 80 that is located on the negative Z-axis direction side of first surface 81a is leg portion 88. Leg portion 88 of gasket 80 is an example of an extension portion of the present disclosure.

[0064] The first surface 81a of the gasket 80 is continuous with the tapered surface 84 along the Z-axis direction, abuts against the cylindrical portion 54 of the chamber 50, and is an annular surface extending substantially parallel to the Z-axis direction.

[0065] The first jaw portion 81b of the gasket 80 is continuous with the first surface 81a along the Z-axis direction and is configured to engage with the flange portion 52a of the chamber 50 to support the chamber 50.

[0066] As described below, the first surface 81a of the gasket 80 is bonded to the outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical portion 54 of the chamber 50 using an adhesive. Similarly, the first jaw portion 81b of the gasket 80 is bonded to the outer circumferential surface of the flange portion 52a of the chamber 50 using an adhesive. The pair of the first surface 81a and the first jaw portion 81b formed on the inner circumferential surface of the gasket 80 is an example of a first abutment surface of the present disclosure. The pair of the outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical portion 54 of the chamber 50 and the outer circumferential surface of the flange portion 52a is an example of an adhesive surface of the present disclosure.

[0067] The second surface 82a of the gasket 80 is continuous with the first jaw portion 81b along the Z axis direction, faces the outer circumferential surface near the Z axis negative side end of the insertion guide member 34, and is an annular surface extending approximately parallel to the Z axis direction. As shown in Fig. 8, the second surface 82a of the gasket 80 abuts against the outer circumferential portion of the Z axis negative side end of the insertion guide member 34 that abuts against the opening 52 of the chamber 50. The second surface 82a of the gasket 80 is an example of a second abutment surface of the present disclosure.

[0068] The second jaw portion 82b of the gasket 80 is formed to connect the second surface 82a and the sealing surface 85 along the Z-axis direction.

[0069] As described above, the sealing surface 85 of the gasket 80 is a contact point between the gasket 80 and the O-ring 90. Furthermore, the protrusion 86 of the gasket 80 is configured to be continuous with the sealing surface 85 along the Z-axis direction and to protrude from the main body of the gasket 80 along the axial direction of the chamber 50 toward the O-ring 90 in the positive direction of the Z-axis.

[0070] Specifically, the O-ring 90 is provided with a recess 91 that faces the protrusion 86 of the gasket 80. Here, the seal surface 85 is formed at a contact point between the surface of the protrusion 86 on the radially inner side of the chamber 50 and the surface of the recess 91 on the radially outer side of the chamber 50. As a result, the surface of the protrusion 86 and the surface of the recess 91 come into contact with each other at the contact point between the protrusion 86 of the gasket 80 and the recess 91 of the O-ring 90 to form the seal surface 85, thereby improving the sealing performance of the seal surface 85 and making it possible to further suppress the leakage of smoke generated in the chamber 50 into the inner housing.

[0071] Although it has been described that the sealing surface 85 is formed at the contact point between the convex portion 86 and the concave portion 91, the present invention is not limited to this. The gasket 80 and the O-ring 90 may have a first protruding portion and a second protruding portion that protrude toward the O-ring 90 and the gasket 80 along the axial direction of the chamber 50, respectively, and a sealing surface may be formed at the contact point between the surface of the first protruding portion on the inner side of the axial direction of the chamber 50 and the surface of the second protruding portion on the outer side of the axial direction of the chamber 50.

[0072] Even in this case, the surface of the first protrusion and the surface of the second protrusion come into contact with each other at the contact point between the first protrusion and the second protrusion to form a sealing surface, thereby improving the sealing property of the sealing surface and better preventing smoke generated in the chamber 50 from leaking into the interior of the inner housing 10.

[0073] Further, the inner circumferential surface of the O-ring 90 is formed with a pressed portion 92 configured as a lip-shaped member that engages with the insertion guide member 34. When the insertion guide member 34 is attached during the manufacture of the flavor inhaler 100, the pressed portion 92 of the O-ring 90 is pressed by the insertion guide member 34 and bent toward the negative Z-axis direction. This forms a seal between the insertion guide member 34 and the pressed portion 92, so that it is possible to prevent smoke generated in the chamber 50 from leaking into the inner housing 10. For convenience of explanation, FIG. 8 shows the pressed portion 92 of the O-ring 90 in an unbent state.

[0074] At this time, it is preferable that the O-ring 90 is configured so as to be biased against the gasket 80 by the pressure-receiving portion 92 being pressed by the insertion guide member 34. In this way, the O-ring 90 is biased against the gasket 80, and therefore the sealing performance of the seal surface 85 can be improved.

[0075] The positioning portion 93 of the O-ring 90 protrudes outward from the main body of the O-ring 90 and is configured to engage with a positioning claw 22a formed on the fixed portion 22. This allows the O-ring 90 to be held by the fixed portion 22, and the O-ring 90 and the gasket 80 work together to prevent the chamber 50 from shifting position within the inner housing. This allows the insertion guide member 34 to be easily attached.

[0076] Next, the arrangement of the gasket 80 with respect to components other than the chamber 50 will be described. As shown in Fig. 8, an adhesive reservoir 87 formed between a tapered surface 84 of the gasket 80 and a tapered surface 58a of the chamber 50 is arranged on the positive Z-axis direction side and spaced apart from the heating element 42 provided on the outer circumferential surface of the chamber 50. Also, as shown in Fig. 8, the outer circumferential surface of the gasket 80 is arranged so as to abut against the heat insulating portion 32 arranged to surround the chamber 50.

[0077] The generation of a heat bridge HB between the gasket 80 and the heat insulating part 32 will be described with reference to FIG. 10. In the present disclosure, the heat bridge refers to a phenomenon in which a heat path is formed between the outer circumferential surface of the gasket 80 and the heat insulating part 32, and the heat generated in the heating element 42 reaches the outside of the area sealed by the gasket 80 and the heat insulating part 32. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 10, the gasket 80 has the legs 88, so that the length along the Z axis of the area where the outer circumferential surface of the gasket 80 and the heat insulating part 32 abut is larger than that in the case where the gasket 80 does not have the legs 88. In the flavor inhaler 100 of the present disclosure, the heat path between the outer circumferential surface of the gasket 80 and the heat insulating part 32 through which the heat generated in the heating element 42 passes to reach the outside of the area sealed by the gasket 80 and the heat insulating part 32 is longer than that in the case where the gasket 80 does not have the legs 88. Therefore, in the flavor inhaler 100 of the present disclosure, the formation of a heat bridge HB is suppressed compared to when the gasket 80 does not have the leg portion 88, and the heat generated in the heating element 42 is prevented from reaching outside the area sealed off by the gasket 80 and the insulating portion 32.

[0078] [Manufacturing process of first holding portion 37] The manufacturing process of the first retaining portion 37 will be described below. In the first step, the O-ring 90 is fitted into the gasket 80. Specifically, the recess 91 of the O-ring 90 is engaged with the protrusion 86 of the gasket 80. As described above, in this case, the positioning portion 93 of the O-ring 90 is engaged with the positioning claw 22a of the fixing portion 22 fixed to the inner housing 10.

[0079] In the second step, the outer periphery of the chamber 50 is fitted into the inner periphery of the gasket 80 engaged with the O-ring 90. Specifically, the chamber 50 is inserted into the inner periphery of the gasket 80 from vertically above (i.e., from the positive Z-axis direction). In this case, the flange portion 52a of the chamber 50 engages with the first jaw portion 81b of the gasket 80, so that the chamber 50 is supported by the gasket 80. Also in this case, the cylindrical portion 54 of the chamber 50 abuts against the first surface 81a of the gasket 80. Furthermore, in this case, the tapered surface 58a of the chamber 50 and the tapered surface 84 of the gasket 80 face each other with a space therebetween, and a space is formed between them. This space is the area where the adhesive reservoir 87 will be formed later.

[0080] In a third step, the insertion guide member 34 is attached to the chamber 50 supported by the gasket 80 engaged with the O-ring 90. Specifically, the insertion guide member 34 is inserted into the inner peripheral surfaces of the O-ring 90 and the gasket 80 from vertically above (i.e., from the Z-axis positive direction side), and the end of the insertion guide member 34 on the Z-axis negative direction side is brought into contact with the opening 52 of the chamber 50. As described above, in this case, the pressed portion 92 of the O-ring 90 is pressed by the insertion guide member 34 and bent toward the Z-axis negative direction side, and the O-ring 90 is urged against the gasket 80.

[0081] In the fourth step, the outer periphery of the chamber 50 and the inner periphery of the gasket 80 are bonded together using an adhesive. Specifically, the chamber 50, to which the insertion guide member 34 is attached and which is supported by the gasket 80 engaged with the O-ring 90, is turned upside down and placed on the ground surface. In this case, the end of the insertion guide member 34 on the positive Z-axis direction side shown in FIG. 8 comes into contact with the ground surface. In this state, adhesive is injected from vertically above the ground surface into the gap between the tapered surface 84 of the gasket 80 and the tapered surface 58a of the chamber 50. In this case, the injected adhesive bonds the flange portion 52a of the chamber 50 and the first jaw portion 81b of the gasket 80. Similarly, the injected adhesive bonds the cylindrical portion 54 of the chamber 50 and the first surface 81a of the gasket 80. Furthermore, by appropriately selecting the amount of adhesive to be injected, the above-mentioned adhesive pool 87 is formed between the tapered surface 84 of the gasket 80 and the tapered surface 58a of the chamber 50.

[0082] The above steps form the first holding portion 37 shown in FIG. 8. However, as described above, FIG. 8 shows a state in which the pressed portion 92 of the O-ring 90 is not bent. The manufacturing process of the first holding portion 37 is not limited to the above, and the details can be changed as appropriate. For example, the O-ring 90 and the insertion guide member 34 can be attached after the adhesive injection step. If the insertion guide member 34 is not attached when the adhesive is injected, for example, when both the gasket 80 and the adhesive are made of resin material and there is a problem such as the adhesive not flowing easily, it is also possible to perform a more suitable adhesion process on the insertion guide 34 and the gasket 80 in a later step.

[0083] [Function of first holding portion 37] The function of the first holding portion 37 of the present disclosure will be described below. In the first holding portion 37 of the present disclosure, the gasket 80 supporting the chamber 50 faces the tapered surface 58a of the chamber 50 and has legs 88 defined by tapered surfaces 84 that are inclined in a direction away from the tapered surface 58a of the chamber 50. Therefore, the outer peripheral surface of the chamber 50 and the inner peripheral surface of the gasket 80 are separated near the opening 52 of the chamber 50. Therefore, a separation space can be secured between the outer peripheral surface of the chamber 50 and the inner peripheral surface of the gasket 80 inside the inner housing 10.

[0084] In the first retaining portion 37 of the present disclosure, the first surface 81a and the first jaw portion 81b of the gasket 80 are bonded to the outer circumferential surfaces of the cylindrical portion 54 and the flange portion 52a of the chamber 50. During bonding, a space formed between the leg portion 88 of the gasket 80 and the tapered surface 58a of the chamber 50 can function as a pocket that collects the members that contribute to the bonding. This can improve the retention, adhesion, and airtightness between the gasket 80 and the chamber 50.

[0085] In particular, in the first retaining portion 37 of the present disclosure, the first surface 81a and the first jaw portion 81b of the gasket 80 are bonded to the outer peripheral surfaces of the cylindrical portion 54 and the flange portion 52a of the chamber 50 using an adhesive. During bonding, a space formed between the leg portion 88 of the gasket 80 and the tapered surface 58a of the chamber 50 functions as a pocket that collects the adhesive. This makes it possible to improve the retention, adhesion, and airtightness between the gasket 80 and the chamber 50.

[0086] In the first holding portion 37 of the present disclosure, an adhesive reservoir 87 is formed between the tapered surface 84 of the gasket 80 and the tapered surface 58a of the chamber 50. Therefore, a sufficient amount of adhesive can be applied between the outer peripheral surface of the chamber 50 and the inner peripheral surface of the gasket 80. As a result, the airtightness inside the inner housing 10 is improved, and the gasket 80 can stably support the chamber 50.

[0087] In the first retaining portion 37 of the present disclosure, a tapered surface 84 that is inclined in a direction away from the outer circumferential surface of the chamber 50 is provided on the inner periphery of the gasket 80. Thus, a sufficient separation space can be secured between the outer circumferential surface of the chamber 50 and the inner circumferential surface of the gasket 80.

[0088] In the first retaining portion 37 of the present disclosure, the tapered surface 58a of the chamber 50 is disposed at a location facing the tapered surface 84 of the gasket 80 so as to be spaced apart from each other. Thus, a sufficient space can be secured between the outer peripheral surface of the chamber 50 and the inner peripheral surface of the gasket 80.

[0089] In the first retaining portion 37 of the present disclosure, the tapered surface 58a of the chamber 50 facing the tapered surface 84 of the gasket 80 is disposed between the outer peripheral surfaces of the cylindrical portion 54 and flange portion 52a of the chamber 50, which are bonded to the first surface 81a and first jaw portion 81b of the gasket 80 using an adhesive, and the heating element 42 provided on the outer peripheral surface of the chamber 50. Thus, it is possible to prevent heat generated by the heating element 42 from interfering with the adhesion between the inner peripheral surface of the gasket 80 and the outer peripheral surface of the chamber 50 in the vicinity of the opening 52.

[0090] In the first holding portion 37 of the present disclosure, the heat insulating portion 32 is disposed so as to abut against the outer periphery of the gasket 80 supporting the chamber 50. This makes it possible to block the transfer of heat generated from the heating element 42 provided on the outer periphery of the chamber 50 to other members in the inner housing 10.

[0091] Furthermore, in the first holding portion 37 of the present disclosure, the heat insulating portion 32 abuts against the outer periphery of the leg portion 88 extending toward the negative Z-axis side in the gasket 80. As described above, since the gasket 80 has the leg portion 88, the length along the Z-axis of the region where the outer periphery of the gasket 80 and the heat insulating portion 32 abut is greater than when the leg portion 88 does not exist. As a result, the heat path between the outer periphery of the gasket 80 and the heat insulating portion 32, through which the heat generated in the heating element 42 passes to reach the outside of the region sealed by the gasket 80 and the heat insulating portion 32, is longer than when the gasket 80 does not have the leg portion 88. Therefore, in the flavor inhaler 100 of the present disclosure, the formation of a heat bridge HB is suppressed compared to when the gasket 80 does not have the leg portion 88, and the heat generated in the heating element 42 is suppressed from reaching the outside of the region sealed by the gasket 80 and the heat insulating portion 32.

[0092] Furthermore, in the first retaining portion 37 of the present disclosure, the end portion on the negative Z-axis direction side of the insertion guide member 34 abuts against the opening 52 of the chamber 50, and the second jaw portion 82b of the gasket 80 abuts against the outer periphery of the abutment end portion. A set of the chamber 50 for accommodating the consumable product 110 and the insertion guide member 34 is supported by a single gasket 80. In other words, both the chamber 50 and the insertion guide member 34 can be supported by the gasket 80, and an increase in the number of parts can be suppressed.

[0093] In the manufacturing process of the first retaining portion 37 of the present disclosure, when the outer periphery of the chamber 50 is fitted into the inner periphery of the gasket 80 engaged with the O-ring 90, a space is formed between the tapered surface 84 of the gasket 80 inclined radially outward and the tapered surface 58a of the chamber 50 inclined radially inward. An adhesive is supplied between the first surface 81a and the first jaw portion 81b of the gasket 80 and the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion 54 and the flange portion 52a of the chamber 50 through the space. Therefore, the adhesive for bonding the inner periphery of the gasket 80 and the outer periphery of the chamber 50 can be appropriately supplied, and a flavor inhaler with improved retention, adhesion, and airtightness can be manufactured.

[0094] In the manufacturing process of the first holding portion 37 of the present disclosure, the chamber 50, to which the insertion guide member 34 is attached and which is supported by the gasket 80 engaged with the O-ring 90, is turned upside down and placed on the ground surface. In this state, one end of the chamber 50 in which the opening 52 is formed is in contact with the ground surface, and the other end of the chamber 50 is located above the ground surface. In this state, adhesive is supplied between the outer peripheral surface of the chamber 50 and the inner peripheral surface of the gasket 80 through the space between the tapered surface 84 of the gasket 80, which is inclined radially outward, and the tapered surface 58a of the chamber 50, which is inclined radially inward. In this case, the space functions as a pocket for collecting the adhesive, and a sufficient amount of adhesive can be used for bonding.

[0095] 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]

[0096] 10…Inner housing 20...Power supply section 21…Power supply 22…Fixed part 22a…Positioning claw 30...Atomization section 32…Insulation section 34...Insertion guide member 36...Bottom member 37...First holding part 38…Second holding part 40…Heating unit 42...Heating element 44...Electrical insulating material 48...Electrode 50…Chamber 52...Aperture 52a...Flange section 54...Cylindrical part 56...Bottom 56a…hole 58…Guide section 58a...Tapered surface 62...Flat area 62a…Inside 62b…External surface 66…Bend 66a…Inner surface 66b…External surface 67...Void 80…Gasket 81a…Side 1 81b…First jaw 82a…Second side 82b…Second jaw 84...Tapered surface 85…Sealing surface 86…Convex part 88...legs 90…O-ring 91…Recess 92...Pressed part 93... Positioning part 100...Flavor aspirator 101…Outer housing 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 HB…Heat Bridge

Claims

1. a storage section having an opening at one end and configured to store at least a portion of the consumable product through the opening; a support portion that supports the accommodation portion and has a first contact surface that is provided so as to surround an outer periphery of the opening of the accommodation portion and an extension portion that extends from the first contact surface in a direction away from the opening; Equipped with the extension portion of the support portion and a portion of the outer periphery of the housing portion facing the extension portion are spaced apart from each other so that a space is formed therebetween; A second tapered surface is provided on an outer periphery of the housing portion, the second tapered surface facing the extension portion of the support portion and inclined away from the extension portion. Flavor aspirator.

2. The flavor inhaler according to claim 1, The first contact surface of the support portion is bonded to an adhesive surface of an outer periphery of the housing portion. Flavor aspirator.

3. The flavor inhaler according to claim 2, The first contact surface of the support portion is bonded to the bonding surface using an adhesive. Flavor aspirator.

4. The flavor inhaler according to claim 3, an adhesive reservoir in which the adhesive is accumulated is formed in the space between the extension portion and the portion of the outer periphery of the housing portion that faces the extension portion; Flavor aspirator.

5. The flavor inhaler according to any one of claims 2 to 4, a heat generating portion is provided on an outer periphery of the housing portion and is spaced from the adhesive surface via a portion facing the extension portion of the support portion; Flavor aspirator.

6. The flavor inhaler according to claim 5, Further comprising a heat insulating part in contact with the outer periphery of the support part, Flavor aspirator.

7. The flavor inhaler according to claim 6, The heat insulating portion is in contact with an outer periphery of the extension portion of the support portion. Flavor aspirator.

8. The flavor inhaler according to any one of claims 1 to 7, The extension portion of the support portion faces an outer periphery of the housing portion and has a first tapered surface that is inclined so as to move away from the outer periphery of the housing portion. Flavor aspirator.

9. A flavor inhaler according to any one of claims 1 to 8, a cylindrical guide portion having one end that abuts against an opening surface of the opening of the storage portion, The support portion further has a second abutment surface that abuts against an outer periphery of the one end portion of the guide portion. Flavor aspirator.

10. A first contact surface and a first tapered surface connected to the first contact surface and inclined radially outward of the support portion are formed on an inner periphery of the support portion, a container having an opening at one end and configured to accommodate at least a portion of the consumer product through the opening, and an adhesive surface formed on the outer periphery of the container; a second tapered surface inclined away from the first tapered surface is formed at a portion of the outer periphery of the housing portion opposite the first tapered surface; the housing portion is inserted into the inner periphery of the support portion such that the first contact surface and the adhesive surface come into contact with each other and a space is formed between the first tapered surface and a portion of the outer periphery of the housing portion that faces the first tapered surface; an adhesive is supplied between the first contact surface and the adhesive surface through the space between the first tapered surface and the outer periphery of the accommodation portion, thereby adhering the inner periphery of the support portion and the outer periphery of the accommodation portion to each other; Including, A method for manufacturing a flavor inhaler.

11. A method for producing the flavor inhaler according to claim 10, comprising the steps of: a housing portion inserted into an inner periphery of the support portion such that the one end of the housing portion is on a vertically downward side and the other end is on a vertically upward side, and adhesive is supplied between the first contact surface and the adhesive surface through the space between the first tapered surface and an outer periphery of the housing portion; Including, A method for manufacturing a flavor inhaler.

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