Accessory for aerosol generating device and aerosol generating system including the same

Abstract

The accessory for an aerosol generating device includes a body, a guide member arranged to surround at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the body, and a first removal member arranged on one side of the body for removing an aerosol product remaining in a storage space of the aerosol generating device, wherein the first removal member is arranged to surround at least a region on one side of the body and includes a first end for insertion into the aerosol product remaining in the storage space, and a second end arranged in a region of the body spaced from the first end and supporting at least a portion of the aerosol product.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an accessory for an aerosol generating device for removing aerosol product remaining in the storage space of the aerosol generating device, and an aerosol generating system including the accessory. [Background technology]

[0002] Recently, there has been an increasing demand for technologies to replace the conventional method of burning cigarettes to supply aerosols. For example, research is being conducted into methods of supplying a flavored aerosol by generating aerosols from a liquid or solid aerosol-generating substance, or by generating vapor from a liquid aerosol-generating substance and then passing the generated vapor through a solid flavor carrier.

[0003] Recently, as an alternative to the method of burning a cigarette to supply an aerosol, an aerosol generating device capable of generating an aerosol by heating an aerosol-producing material has been proposed. For example, an aerosol generating device may refer to a device capable of generating an aerosol by heating an aerosol-producing material in a liquid or solid state to a predetermined temperature using a heater.

[0004] When using an aerosol generating device, smoking is possible without additional equipment such as a lighter, and users can smoke as they wish, which can improve the convenience of smoking for users, and so research into aerosol generating devices has been gradually increasing recently. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The aerosol generating device can generate aerosol by heating an aerosol product inserted into the storage space, and the user can smoke by inhaling the generated aerosol.

[0006] When a user has finished using an aerosol product, the user can continue smoking by replacing the aerosol product inserted in the storage space with a new aerosol product. However, during the process of replacing the aerosol product, some of the used aerosol product may remain in the storage space.

[0007] For example, in an aerosol generating device, when an aerosol product heated by high temperature is removed from the storage space, part of the aerosol product breaks, and part of the broken aerosol product remains in the storage space.

[0008] If aerosol product remains in the storage space of the aerosol generating device, new aerosol product cannot be inserted into the storage space, making it impossible to use the aerosol generating device. Therefore, there is a need for a method to easily remove aerosol product remaining in the storage space.

[0009] The present disclosure provides an accessory for an aerosol generating device that can remove aerosol product remaining in the storage space of the aerosol generating device, thereby allowing the user to easily remove aerosol product remaining in the storage space.

[0010] The problems to be solved through the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the problems described above, and problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present embodiments pertain from this specification and the accompanying drawings. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] An accessory for an aerosol generating device according to one embodiment includes a body, a guide member arranged to surround at least a portion of the outer surface of the body, and a first removal member arranged on one side of the body for removing an aerosol product remaining in the storage space of the aerosol generating device, wherein the first removal member is arranged to surround at least a region on one side of the body and includes a first end that is inserted into the aerosol product remaining in the storage space, and a second end that is arranged in a region of the body spaced from the first end and supports at least a portion of the aerosol product.

[0012] An aerosol generation system according to one embodiment includes an aerosol generation device having a storage space in which an aerosol product is stored and a heater for heating the aerosol product stored in the storage space, and an accessory for the aerosol generation device for removing the aerosol product remaining in the storage space, wherein the accessory for the aerosol generation device also includes a body, a guide member arranged to surround at least a portion of the outer surface of the body, and a first removal member arranged to surround at least a region on one side of the body and having a first end that is inserted into the aerosol product remaining in the storage space, and a second end that is arranged in a region of the body spaced from the first end and supports at least a portion of the aerosol product. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the accessory for the aerosol generating device can effectively remove aerosol product remaining in the storage space of the aerosol generating device.

[0014] The effects of this embodiment are not limited to the effects described above, and any effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which this embodiment pertains from this specification and the accompanying drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an accessory for an aerosol generating device according to one embodiment. [Figure 2] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating a process of removing aerosol product remaining in the storage space through a first removal member of an accessory for an aerosol generating device in an aerosol generating system according to one embodiment. [Figure 3] 3 is an enlarged view showing a first removal member of the accessory for the aerosol generating device shown in FIG. 2. FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a front view showing an accessory for an aerosol generating device inserted into the storage space of the aerosol generating device in an aerosol generating system according to one embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a front view showing an accessory for an aerosol generating device inserted into the storage space of the aerosol generating device in an aerosol generating system according to another embodiment. [Figure 6] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating the process of removing remaining aerosol product through a second removal member of an accessory for an aerosol generating device in an aerosol generating system according to one embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an accessory for an aerosol generating device according to another embodiment. [Figure 8] 8 is a diagram illustrating a process of removing aerosol product remaining in the storage space of the aerosol generating device through the first removal member of the accessory for the aerosol generating device shown in FIG. 7. FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an accessory for an aerosol generating device according to yet another embodiment. [Figure 10] 10 is a diagram illustrating a process of removing an aerosol product remaining in the storage space of the aerosol generating device through the first removal member of the accessory for the aerosol generating device shown in FIG. 9. FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an aerosol generating device according to one embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] The terms used in this embodiment are currently commonly used terms, and are selected as much as possible while taking into consideration the functions of the present invention. However, they may differ depending on the intentions of engineers in the field, legal precedents, or the emergence of new technologies. In addition, in certain cases, the applicant may arbitrarily select terms, and in such cases, their meanings will be described in detail in the description of the invention. Therefore, the terms used in this invention should be defined based on the meanings of the terms and the overall content of the present invention, rather than simply by their names.

[0017] Throughout the specification, when a part "includes" a certain element, it does not mean excluding other elements, but also means including other elements, unless otherwise specified. Furthermore, terms such as "module" and "unit" used in the specification mean a unit that processes at least one function or operation, and may be realized by hardware or software, or a combination of hardware and software.

[0018] As used herein, when phrases such as "at least one of," when preceding an array of elements, modify the entire array and not each individual element in the array. For example, the phrase "at least one of a, b, and c" should be interpreted as including a, b, c, a and b, a and c, b and c, or a, b, and c.

[0019] In one embodiment, the aerosol generating device is also a device that electrically heats a cigarette contained in the internal space to generate an aerosol.

[0020] The aerosol generating device also includes a heater. In one embodiment, the heater is an electrically resistive heater. For example, the heater may include a conductive track, and when an electric current is passed through the conductive track, the heater may be heated.

[0021] The heater may include a tubular heating element, a plate-shaped heating element, a needle-shaped heating element, or a rod-shaped heating element, and depending on the form of the heating element, the interior or exterior of the cigarette may be heated.

[0022] Cigarettes also include tobacco rods and filter rods. The tobacco rods may be made from sheets, strands, or shredded tobacco. The tobacco rods may also be surrounded by a heat-conducting material. For example, the heat-conducting material may be, but is not limited to, a metal foil such as aluminum foil.

[0023] The filter rod is also a cellulose acetate filter. The filter rod can be composed of at least one or more segments. For example, the filter rod can include a first segment that cools the aerosol and a second segment that filters a predetermined component contained in the aerosol.

[0024] In other embodiments, the aerosol generating device is also a device that generates the aerosol using a cartridge that holds the aerosol generating material.

[0025] The aerosol generating device also includes a cartridge that holds an aerosol-generating substance and a body that supports the cartridge. The cartridge may be detachably connected to the body, but is not limited to this. The cartridge may be formed integrally with the body, assembled, or fixed so that it cannot be detached by the user. The cartridge may be attached to the body with the aerosol-generating substance contained therein. However, without being limited to this, the aerosol-generating substance may be injected into the cartridge while the cartridge is connected to the body.

[0026] The cartridge can hold an aerosol-forming material in any one of a variety of states, such as a liquid, solid, gaseous, or gel state. The aerosol-forming material can also include a liquid composition. For example, the liquid composition can be a liquid containing a tobacco-containing substance including a volatile tobacco flavor component, or a liquid containing a non-tobacco substance.

[0027] The cartridge is activated by an electrical signal or a wireless signal transmitted from the main body to convert the phase of the aerosol-generating material inside the cartridge into a gas phase, thereby generating an aerosol. The aerosol may refer to a gas mixture of vaporized particles generated from the aerosol-generating material and air.

[0028] In yet another embodiment, the aerosol generating device can heat a liquid composition to generate an aerosol, and the generated aerosol can be transmitted through the cigarette to the user. That is, the aerosol generated from the liquid composition can travel along an airflow passage of the aerosol generating device, and the airflow passage can be configured to transmit the aerosol through the cigarette to the user.

[0029] In yet another embodiment, the aerosol generating device is a device that generates an aerosol from an aerosol-generating substance using an ultrasonic vibration method. In this case, the ultrasonic vibration method may mean a method of generating an aerosol by atomizing the aerosol-generating substance using ultrasonic vibrations generated by a vibrator.

[0030] The aerosol generating device includes a vibrator that generates short-period vibrations to atomize the aerosol-generating material. The vibrations generated by the vibrator are ultrasonic vibrations, and the frequency band of the ultrasonic vibrations may be, but is not limited to, about 100 kHz to about 3.5 MHz.

[0031] The aerosol generating device may further include a wick that absorbs the aerosol generating material, for example, the wick being positioned to surround or contact at least a region of the transducer.

[0032] When a voltage (e.g., an AC voltage) is applied to the vibrator, heat and / or ultrasonic vibrations are generated from the vibrator, and the heat and / or ultrasonic vibrations generated from the vibrator can be transferred to the aerosol-forming substance absorbed in the wick. The aerosol-forming substance absorbed in the wick can be converted into a gas phase by the heat and / or ultrasonic vibrations transferred from the vibrator, resulting in the generation of an aerosol.

[0033] For example, the heat generated by the vibrator reduces the viscosity of the aerosol-generating substance absorbed in the core, and the ultrasonic vibrations generated by the vibrator break the reduced viscosity aerosol-generating substance into fine particles, thereby generating an aerosol, but this is not limited to this.

[0034] In yet another embodiment, the aerosol generating device is a device that generates an aerosol by heating an aerosol product contained in the aerosol generating device by induction heating.

[0035] The aerosol generating device also includes a susceptor and a coil. In one embodiment, the coil can apply a magnetic field to the susceptor. When power is supplied from the aerosol generating device to the coil, a magnetic field can be formed inside the coil. In one embodiment, the susceptor is also a magnetic material that generates heat when an external magnetic field is applied. The susceptor is located inside the coil, and when a magnetic field is applied, the susceptor generates heat, thereby heating the aerosol product. Alternatively, the susceptor can be located inside the aerosol product.

[0036] In yet another embodiment, the aerosol generating device further comprises a cradle.

[0037] The aerosol generating device may be combined with a separate cradle to form a system. For example, the cradle may charge the battery of the aerosol generating device. Alternatively, the heater may be heated while the cradle and the aerosol generating device are coupled together.

[0038] Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail so that those skilled in the art can easily implement them. The present disclosure may be embodied in the aerosol generating device of the various embodiments described above, or may be embodied and implemented in various different forms, but is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0039] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0040] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an accessory for an aerosol generating device according to one embodiment.

[0041] 1, an accessory 100 for an aerosol generating device according to one embodiment includes a body 110, a guide member 120, a first removal member 130, and a second removal member 140. The components of the accessory 100 for an aerosol generating device are not limited thereto, and depending on the embodiment, other components may be added in addition to the aforementioned components, or at least one of the aforementioned components (e.g., the guide member 120 and / or the second removal member 140) may be omitted.

[0042] The body 110 extends along the longitudinal direction and can form the overall appearance of the aerosol generating device accessory 100. In this disclosure, the "longitudinal direction of the body" refers to the +z direction or the -z direction in Fig. 1, and this expression may be used in the same sense hereinafter.

[0043] According to one embodiment, a gripping groove 111 is formed in at least one region of the body 110, and a user can grip the aerosol generating device accessory 100 through the gripping groove 111. For example, the gripping groove 111 may be formed in a streamlined shape so that the user can easily grip the aerosol generating device accessory 100, but the shape of the gripping groove 111 is not limited thereto.

[0044] When the aerosol generation device accessory 100 is inserted into the accommodation space of the aerosol generation device, the guide member 120 can guide or direct the movement of the aerosol generation device accessory 100. For example, the guide member 120 can guide the movement of the aerosol generation device accessory 100 so that the aerosol generation device accessory 100 moves along the longitudinal direction of the accommodation space.

[0045] According to one embodiment, the guide member 120 is formed to protrude from the outer peripheral surface of the body 110 while being arranged to surround at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the body 110, and can guide the movement of the accessory 100 for the aerosol generating device, but the shape of the guide member 120 is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment.

[0046] The first removal member 130 is disposed on one side of the body 110 and serves to remove aerosol products (or "cigarettes") remaining in the accommodation space of the aerosol generating device. For example, in the process of replacing an aerosol product inserted into the accommodation space of the aerosol generating device with a new aerosol product, a situation may occur in which part of the inserted aerosol product breaks off and part of the aerosol product remains in the accommodation space.

[0047] The first removal member 130 is arranged on one side of the body 110 facing the -z direction, and can remove aerosol product remaining in the storage space when the accessory 100 for the aerosol generating device is inserted into the storage space.

[0048] According to one embodiment, the first removal member 130 also includes a first end 131 and a second end 132 for removing any aerosol product remaining within the receiving space.

[0049] When the first removal member 130 of the accessory 100 for the aerosol generating device is inserted into the storage space, the first end 131 can penetrate the aerosol product remaining in the storage space and be inserted into the inside of the aerosol product.

[0050] The second end 132 is arranged in a region of the body 110 spaced a specified distance from the first end 131, and can support at least a portion of the aerosol product located between the first end 131 and the second end 132 when the first removal member 130 is inserted into the aerosol product.

[0051] That is, the aerosol generation device accessory 100 according to one embodiment can be inserted into the aerosol product via the first end 131 and then support the aerosol product located between the first end 131 and the second end 132 via the second end 132. As a result, when the aerosol generation device accessory 100 is removed from the storage space, the aerosol product remaining in the storage space is supported by the first end 131 and the second end 132 of the first removal member 130 and can be removed from the storage space together with the aerosol generation device accessory 100.

[0052] The second removal member 140 is disposed on the other side of the body 110, opposite to one side thereof, and can function to remove aerosol product remaining in the accommodation space of the aerosol generating device. For example, the second removal member 140 is disposed on the other side of the body 110 facing the +z direction, and can remove aerosol product remaining in the accommodation space when the accessory 100 for the aerosol generating device is inserted into the accommodation space.

[0053] According to one embodiment, the second removal member 140 has at least one region formed in a hook shape, and when the second removal member 140 of the aerosol generating device accessory 100 is inserted into the storage space of the aerosol generating device, it can hook onto at least a portion of the aerosol product remaining in the storage space.

[0054] As a result, when the accessory 100 for the aerosol generating device is removed from the storage space, the aerosol product remaining in the storage space can be removed from the storage space together with the accessory 100 for the aerosol generating device while being hung on the second removal member 140.

[0055] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 2 to 6, a process of removing the aerosol product remaining in the storage space of the aerosol generating device via the accessory 100 for the aerosol generating device will be described in detail.

[0056] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a process of removing aerosol product remaining in a storage space through a first removal member of an accessory for an aerosol generating device in an aerosol generating system according to an embodiment.

[0057] 2, an aerosol generation system 1000 according to one embodiment also includes an aerosol generation device 10 and an aerosol generation device accessory 100 for removing an aerosol product 20 from the storage space 10i of the aerosol generation device 10. At least one of the components of the aerosol generation device accessory 100 is the same as or similar to at least one of the components of the aerosol generation device accessory 100 shown in FIG. 1, and therefore, a redundant description thereof will be omitted below.

[0058] The aerosol generating device 10 also includes a storage space 10i for storing at least a portion of the aerosol product 20, and a heater 12 for heating the aerosol product 20 stored or inserted in the storage space 10i.

[0059] The receiving space 10i is formed in a shape corresponding to the outer circumferential surface of the aerosol product 20 and can receive at least a portion of the aerosol product 20. For example, the receiving space 10i may be formed in a cylindrical or elliptical cylindrical shape corresponding to the shape of the outer circumferential surface of the aerosol product 20, but the shape of the receiving space 10i is not limited thereto.

[0060] The heater 12 generates heat when power is supplied from a battery (not shown), and can heat the aerosol production item 20 contained or inserted in the storage space 10i. When the aerosol production item 20 is heated by the heater 12, an aerosol is generated inside the storage space 10i, and the user can inhale the generated aerosol by bringing the mouth of the aerosol production item 20 into contact with the mouth.

[0061] According to one embodiment, the heater 12 also includes an induction heater. For example, the heater 12 also includes a coil (or "conductive coil") that generates an alternating magnetic field when power is supplied thereto, and a susceptor that generates heat by the alternating magnetic field generated by the coil. The susceptor is arranged to surround at least a portion of the outer periphery of the aerosol product product 20 contained or inserted into the containing space 10i, and can heat the inserted aerosol product product 20.

[0062] According to another embodiment, the heater 12 may include an electrical resistance heater. For example, the heater 12 may include a film heater arranged to surround at least a portion of the outer periphery of the aerosol product 20 inserted into the receiving space 10i. The film heater may include a conductive track, and when an electric current flows through the conductive track, the film heater generates heat and heats the aerosol product 20 inserted into the receiving space 10i.

[0063] According to yet another embodiment, the heater 12 may include at least one of a needle heater, a rod heater, and a tubular heater that can heat the interior of the aerosol product 20 inserted into the accommodation space 10i. For example, the heater 12 may be inserted into at least one region of the aerosol product 20 to heat the interior of the aerosol product 20.

[0064] However, the heater 12 of the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and may include other types of heaters as long as they are capable of heating the aerosol product 20 to a specified temperature. In the present disclosure, the "specified temperature" may refer to a temperature at which the aerosol-generating material contained in the aerosol product 20 can be heated to generate an aerosol. The specified temperature may be a preset temperature for the aerosol generation device 10, but may also be changed depending on the type of aerosol generation device 10 and / or user operation.

[0065] In order to continue smoking, the used aerosol product 20 needs to be replaced with a new aerosol product, but since the aerosol product 20 is heated to a high temperature during use of the aerosol generating device 10, a part of the aerosol product 20 may break off during the removal process.

[0066] The aerosol product 20 remaining in the receiving space 10i cannot be easily removed by the user alone, and a situation may arise in which a part of the broken aerosol product 20 remains in the receiving space 10i. If a part of the aerosol product 20 remains in the receiving space 10i, a new aerosol product cannot be inserted into the receiving space 10i. Therefore, in order for the user to continue smoking, a method for removing the aerosol product 20 remaining in the receiving space 10i is required.

[0067] In one embodiment, the aerosol generation system 1000 can provide an accessory 100 for an aerosol generation device that can remove aerosol product 20 remaining in the storage space 10i, so that the user can easily and efficiently remove the aerosol product 20 in the storage space 10i.

[0068] When the first removal member 130 of the accessory 100 for the aerosol generating device is inserted into the storage space 10i, it can penetrate at least a portion of the aerosol product 20 remaining in the storage space 10i and be inserted into the interior of the aerosol product 20.

[0069] According to one embodiment, the first removal member 130 also includes a first end 131 disposed on one side of the body 110 and a second end 132 disposed in a region of the body 110 spaced a specified distance from the first end 131.

[0070] The first end 131 can serve to pierce at least a region of the aerosol product 20 remaining in the storage space 10i when the first removal member 130 of the accessory 100 for the aerosol generating device is inserted into the storage space 10i.

[0071] The second end 132 is arranged in a region of the body 110 a specified distance away from the first end 131, and together with the first end 131, can serve to support the pressurized aerosol product 20 between the first end 131 and the second end 132 when the first removal member 130 is inserted into the aerosol product 20.

[0072] That is, the first removal member 130 can penetrate at least a region of the aerosol product item 20 remaining in the storage space 10i through the first end 131, and then support the aerosol product item 20 stored between the first end 131 and the second end 132 through the first end 131 and the second end 132.

[0073] As a result, when the first removal member 130 is removed from the storage space 10i, the aerosol production product 20 supported by the first end 131 and the second end 132 can also be removed from the storage space 10i together with the first removal member 130.

[0074] The guide member 120 of the aerosol generating device accessory 100 can guide the aerosol generating device accessory 100 to move along the longitudinal direction of the storage space 10i (e.g., the +z direction or the -z direction in Figure 2) when the aerosol generating device accessory 100 is inserted into the storage space 10i.

[0075] For example, if the accessory 100 for the aerosol generating device is inserted into the storage space 10i in a direction that forms a certain angle with the longitudinal direction of the storage space 10i, the accessory 100 for the aerosol generating device may damage the interior of the storage space 10i, or conversely, the accessory 100 for the aerosol generating device may be broken.

[0076] In one embodiment, the aerosol generating device accessory 100 is guided via a guide member 120 so that the aerosol generating device accessory 100 moves only along the longitudinal direction of the storage space 10i, regardless of the insertion direction of the aerosol generating device accessory 100, thereby preventing damage to the storage space 10i or the aerosol generating device accessory 100 that may occur during the insertion process.

[0077] Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 3, a process in which the first removal member 130 is inserted into the aerosol product 20 remaining in the receiving space 10i and supports the aerosol product 20 will be described.

[0078] Figure 3 is an enlarged view of the first removal member of the accessory for the aerosol generating device shown in Figure 2. At this time, Figure 3 shows a state in which the first removal member 130 is inserted into the aerosol product 20 remaining in the storage space 10i.

[0079] Referring to Figure 3, an accessory 100 for an aerosol generating device (e.g., accessory 100 for an aerosol generating device (Figure 1 or Figure 2)) according to one embodiment also includes a body 110 (e.g., body 110 (Figure 2)) and a first removal member 130 (e.g., first removal member 130 (Figure 1)) arranged on one side of the body 110 for removing the aerosol product 20.

[0080] The first removal member 130 includes a first end 131 and a second end 132, and can penetrate the aerosol production product 20 remaining in the storage space (e.g., storage space 10i (Figure 2)) of the aerosol generation device (e.g., aerosol generation device 10 (Figure 2)) and be inserted into the inside of the aerosol production product 20.

[0081] The first end 131 is located at one side end of the body 110, and when the first removal member 130 is inserted into the storage space 10i, it can penetrate the aerosol product 20 remaining in the storage space and be inserted into the inside of the aerosol product 20.

[0082] The first end 131 also includes a first inclined surface 131i that forms a first angle θ1 with the longitudinal direction L of the body 110 so as to effectively penetrate the aerosol product 20 remaining in the storage space.

[0083] The second end 132 is also spaced apart from the first end 131 and includes a second inclined surface 132i that forms a second angle θ2 with the longitudinal direction L of the body 110 so that when the first removal member 130 is inserted into the aerosol product product 20, it can support the aerosol product contained in the space (e.g., area A (Figure 3)) between the first end 131 and the second end 132.

[0084] [Table 1]

[0085] Table 1 shows the ratio of the volume of the aerosol product 20 contained in the space A between the first end 131 and the second end 132 to the volume of the space A depending on the magnitude of the first angle θ1 and the second angle θ2.

[0086] Referring to Table 1, when the second angle θ2 is between 30° and 50°, if the first angle θ1 is less than 10°, almost no aerosol product 20 is accommodated in the space A between the first end 131 and the second end 132. In contrast, if the first angle θ1 is greater than 50°, the first end 131 cannot penetrate the aerosol product 20, and no aerosol product 20 is accommodated in the space A between the first end 131 and the second end 132.

[0087] When the accessory 100 for the aerosol generating device is removed from the storage space, in order for the aerosol product 20 remaining in the storage space 10i to be removed as well, it is necessary that a specified amount or more of the aerosol product 20 be stored in the space A between the first end 131 and the second end 132.

[0088] In one embodiment of the aerosol generating device accessory 100, the first angle θ1 is approximately 10° to 50°, and the second angle θ2 is approximately 30° to 40°, so that a specified amount of the aerosol product 20 can be accommodated in the space A between the first end 131 and the second end 132. For example, the first angle θ1 can be 46° to 48°, and the second angle θ2 can be 42° to 44°, but is not limited thereto.

[0089] According to one embodiment, the second end 132 may be positioned in a region of the body 110 spaced a specified distance d from the first end 131 so that when the first removal member 130 is inserted into the aerosol product 20, a sufficient amount of the aerosol product 20 can be accommodated in the space A between the first end 131 and the second end 132.

[0090] The wider the space A between the first end 131 and the second end 132 and the larger the amount of aerosol product 20 accommodated in the space A, the stronger the support that the first end 131 and the second end 132 can provide for the aerosol product 20.

[0091] Furthermore, the stronger the first end 131 and the second end 132 support the aerosol product 20, the less the aerosol product 20 will be separated from the first removal member 130 when the first removal member 130 is removed from the storage space 10i, and the more likely it will be removed from the storage space 10i together with the first removal member 130.

[0092] In the aerosol generating device accessory 100 according to one embodiment, the second end 132 is spaced a specified distance d from the first end 131, thereby forming a sufficient space between the first end 131 and the second end 132. For example, the second end 132 may be spaced about 1 mm to 1.6 mm from the first end 131, thereby forming a sufficient space between the first end 131 and the second end 132.

[0093] In summary, one embodiment of the accessory 100 for an aerosol generating device has a first end 131 having a first inclined surface 131i, and a second end 132 arranged a specified distance d away from the first end 131 and having a second inclined surface 132i, so that a specified amount or more of aerosol product can be accommodated in the space A between the first end 131 and the second end 132.

[0094] As a result, when the first removal member 130 of the accessory 100 for an aerosol generating device according to one embodiment is removed from the storage space 10i, the aerosol product 20 remaining in the storage space 10i can be removed from the storage space 10i together with the first removal member 130, with at least a portion of the product 20 being contained in the first removal member 130.

[0095] In other words, the user can effectively remove the aerosol product 20 remaining in the storage space 10i that cannot be removed by the user's hands by inserting the first removal member 130 of the accessory 100 for the aerosol generating device into the storage space 10i and then removing the first removal member 130 from the storage space 10i.

[0096] FIG. 4 is a front view showing an accessory for an aerosol generating device inserted into the accommodation space of the aerosol generating device in an aerosol generating system according to one embodiment.

[0097] Referring to Figure 4, an aerosol generation system 1000 according to one embodiment also includes an aerosol generation device 10 including a storage space 10i, and an aerosol generation device accessory 100 for removing aerosol product remaining in the storage space 10i.

[0098] The aerosol generating device accessory 100 also includes a guide member 120 that guides the movement of the aerosol generating device accessory 100 when inserted into the accommodation space 10i.

[0099] The guide member 120 is arranged to surround the outer peripheral surface of the aerosol generating device accessory 100 and can guide the aerosol generating device accessory 100 to move along the longitudinal direction of the storage space 10i regardless of the direction in which the aerosol generating device accessory 100 is inserted into the storage space 10i.

[0100] A guide groove 11 having a shape corresponding to the outer circumferential surface of the guide member 120 may be formed in the accommodation space 10i of the aerosol generating device 10. The guide groove 11 may serve to prevent the guide member 120 from coming out of the accommodation space 10i when the accessory 100 for the aerosol generating device is inserted into the accommodation space 10i.

[0101] According to one embodiment, the diameter D1 of the guide member 120 of the aerosol generating device accessory 100 is smaller than the diameter D2 of the accommodation space 10i. In this disclosure, the "diameter D1 of the guide member" refers to the diameter of an imaginary circle connecting the outermost periphery of the guide member 120, and the "diameter D2 of the accommodation space" refers to the diameter of the inner surface of the accommodation space 10i. In this case, these expressions may be used with the same meaning hereinafter.

[0102] For example, the diameter D1 of the guide member 120 is about 7 mm to 8 mm, and when the aerosol generating device accessory 100 is inserted into the center of the storage space 10i, the distance between the outermost edge of the guide member 120 and the inner surface of the storage space 10i is about 0.1 mm to 0.2 mm. However, the diameter D1 of the guide member 120 and / or the diameter D2 of the storage space 10i are not limited to those in the above-described embodiment.

[0103] According to one embodiment, the guide member 120 also includes at least one rib 121 protruding from the body (eg, body 110 (FIG. 2)) of the aerosol generating device accessory 100.

[0104] At least one rib 121 protrudes from the outer surface of the body in a direction toward the inner surface of the storage space 10i, and can guide the aerosol generating device accessory 100 to move along the longitudinal direction of the storage space 10i when the aerosol generating device accessory 100 is inserted into the storage space 10i.

[0105] For example, the at least one rib 121 may be arranged radially with respect to the longitudinal direction of the accessory 100 for an aerosol generating device, but the arrangement structure of the at least one rib 121 is not limited thereto.

[0106] In one embodiment, the accessory 100 for the aerosol generating device guides the movement direction of the accessory 100 for the aerosol generating device within the storage space 10i via a guide member 120, so that the first removal member (e.g., first removal member 130 (Figure 1)) and / or the second removal member (e.g., second removal member 140 (Figure 1)) is inserted in a specified direction into the aerosol product remaining in the storage space 10i.

[0107] FIG. 5 is a front view showing an accessory for an aerosol generating device inserted into the accommodation space of the aerosol generating device in an aerosol generating system according to another embodiment.

[0108] Referring to Figure 5, another embodiment of an aerosol generating system 1000 also includes an aerosol generating device 10 including a storage space 10i and an accessory 100 for the aerosol generating device for removing aerosol product remaining in the storage space 10i.

[0109] The aerosol generating system 1000 according to another embodiment is a system in which only the shape of the guide member 120 is changed from the aerosol generating system 1000 of FIG. 4, and therefore, a duplicated description will be omitted below.

[0110] The guide member 120 also includes at least one rib 121 for guiding the movement of the aerosol generating device accessory 100 when the aerosol generating device accessory 100 is inserted into the accommodation space 10i.

[0111] At least one rib 121 protrudes from the outer surface of the body in a direction toward the inner surface of the storage space 10i, and can guide the aerosol generating device accessory 100 to move along the longitudinal direction of the storage space 10i when the aerosol generating device accessory 100 is inserted into the storage space 10i.

[0112] According to one embodiment, the at least one rib 121 may be arranged in a "+" shape relative to the body when viewed from the top end of the aerosol generation system 1000 (eg, in the z direction (FIG. 2)).

[0113] In addition, the guide groove 11 of the receiving space 10i may have a recess groove 11h formed therein to accommodate at least one rib 121 arranged in a "+" shape. For example, the recess groove 11h may be formed in a shape corresponding to the at least one rib 121, and may accommodate the at least one rib 121.

[0114] When the accessory 100 for the aerosol generating device is inserted into the storage space 10i, at least one rib 121 of the guide member 120 is accommodated in the recess groove 11h, allowing the accessory 100 for the aerosol generating device to move along the longitudinal direction of the storage space 10i without coming out of the storage space 10i.

[0115] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a process of removing remaining aerosol product through a second removal member of an accessory for an aerosol generating device in an aerosol generating system according to an embodiment.

[0116] 6, an aerosol generation system 1000 according to one embodiment also includes an aerosol generation device 10 and an accessory 100 for an aerosol generation device for removing an aerosol product 20 from the storage space 10i of the aerosol generation device 10. At least one of the components of the aerosol generation system 1000 is the same as or similar to at least one of the components of the aerosol generation system 1000 shown in FIG. 2, and therefore, a duplicated description will be omitted below.

[0117] The aerosol generation system 1000 can provide an accessory 100 for an aerosol generation device that can remove aerosol product 20 remaining in the storage space 10i, so that the user can easily and efficiently remove aerosol product 20 in the storage space 10i that cannot be removed by hand.

[0118] According to one embodiment, the aerosol generating device accessory 100 also includes a body 110 and a second removal member 140 disposed on the other side of the body 110 (e.g., one side in the -z direction (FIG. 1)).

[0119] The second removal member 140 may serve to remove the aerosol product 20 remaining in the accommodation space 10i of the aerosol generation device 10. For example, the second removal member 140 may be formed in a hook shape and may be hooked onto at least a portion of the aerosol product 20 remaining in the accommodation space 10i, but the shape of the second removal member 140 is not limited thereto as long as it can be hooked onto the aerosol product 20.

[0120] As a result, when the aerosol generating device accessory 100 is removed from the storage space 10i, the aerosol product 20 remaining in the storage space 10i can be removed from the storage space 10i together with the aerosol generating device accessory 100 while still hanging on the second removal member 140.

[0121] In particular, when there is only a small amount of aerosol product remaining in the storage space 10i, not enough to require the insertion of the first removal member, the user can effectively remove the aerosol product 20 remaining in the storage space 10i through the second removal member 140 of the accessory 100 for the aerosol generating device.

[0122] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an accessory for an aerosol generating device according to another embodiment.

[0123] Referring to FIG. 7, an accessory 100 for an aerosol generating device according to another embodiment also includes a body 110, a guide member 120, a first removal member 130, a second removal member 140, and at least one protrusion 150.

[0124] Another embodiment of the accessory 100 for an aerosol generating device is an accessory in which at least one protrusion 150 is added to the accessory 100 for an aerosol generating device shown in Figure 1, and duplicate explanations will be omitted below.

[0125] At least one protrusion 150 extends in a direction toward the first removal member 130 in one region of the guide member 120 and, together with the first removal member 130, can support the aerosol product remaining in the storage space of the aerosol generating device.

[0126] In another embodiment, the accessory 100 for an aerosol generating device can, together with the first removal member 130, prevent the aerosol product remaining in the storage space from detaching from the accessory 100 for the aerosol generating device via at least one protrusion 150 that can support the aerosol product.

[0127] Below, with reference to Figure 8, the process of removing aerosol product in the storage space through the first removal member 130 and at least one protrusion 150 of the accessory 100 for an aerosol generating device according to another embodiment will be described in detail.

[0128] FIG. 8 is a view for explaining a process of removing the aerosol product remaining in the storage space of the aerosol generating device through the first removing member of the accessory for the aerosol generating device shown in FIG.

[0129] Referring to FIG. 8, an accessory 100 for an aerosol generating device according to another embodiment also includes a body 110, a guide member 120, a first removal member 130, and at least one protrusion 150.

[0130] When the accessory 100 for the aerosol generating device is inserted into the storage space 10i of the aerosol generating device (e.g., the aerosol generating device 10 (Figure 2)), the first removal member 130 and the at least one protrusion 150 can penetrate at least a portion of the aerosol product 20 remaining in the storage space 10i and be inserted into the interior of the aerosol product 20.

[0131] When the aerosol generating device accessory 100 is inserted into the storage space 10i, the first end 131 and the second end 132 of the first removal member 130 can support at least a portion of the aerosol product 20 stored in the space between the first end 131 and the second end 132 (e.g., area A (Figure 3)).

[0132] Furthermore, during the process of inserting the aerosol generating device accessory 100 into the accommodation space 10i, the at least one protrusion 150 pressurizes the aerosol product item 20 remaining in the accommodation space 10i in a direction toward the body 110 (e.g., the direction of the arrow (FIG. 8)), so that at least a portion of the aerosol product item 20 can be accommodated between the body 110 and the at least one protrusion 150. The body 110 and the at least one protrusion 150 can support at least a portion of the aerosol product item 20 accommodated between the body 110 and the at least one protrusion 150.

[0133] That is, in another embodiment of the accessory 100 for an aerosol generating device, the aerosol product 20 remaining in the storage space 10i can be supported even more strongly via at least one protrusion 150 that supports the aerosol product 20 together with the first removal member 130.

[0134] As a result, in the aerosol generating device accessory 100 according to other embodiments, when the aerosol generating device accessory 100 is removed from the storage space 10i, the aerosol product 20 is not detached from the aerosol generating device accessory 100, but is removed from the storage space 10i together with the aerosol generating device accessory 100.

[0135] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an accessory for an aerosol generating device according to yet another embodiment.

[0136] Referring to Figure 9, an accessory 100 for an aerosol generating device according to yet another embodiment also includes a body 110, a guide member 120, a first removal member 130, a second removal member 140, at least one protrusion 150, and a connecting portion 160.

[0137] An accessory 100 for an aerosol generating device according to yet another embodiment is an accessory in which a connecting portion 160 is added to the accessory 100 for an aerosol generating device shown in Figure 7, and duplicated explanations will be omitted below.

[0138] The connecting portion 160 is arranged to connect the body 110 and the at least one protrusion 150, and the body 110 and the at least one protrusion 150 can firmly support the aerosol product. For example, one end of the connecting portion 160 is connected to the body 110, and the other end is connected to the at least one protrusion 150, so that the body 110 and the at least one protrusion 150 can be connected to each other via the connecting portion 160.

[0139] In addition, the connecting portion 160 can prevent the at least one protrusion 150 from being damaged by the aerosol product during the process of inserting the at least one protrusion 150 into the aerosol product remaining in the storage space.

[0140] For example, during the process of inserting at least one protrusion 150 into the aerosol product remaining in the storage space, the aerosol product may apply stress (e.g., bending stress) to one end of the at least one protrusion 150, causing the at least one protrusion 150 to bend or break.

[0141] In yet another embodiment, the accessory 100 for an aerosol generating device connects the body 110 and at least one protrusion 150 via a connecting portion 160, thereby preventing the at least one protrusion 150 from warping during the process of inserting the accessory 100 for an aerosol generating device into the storage space.

[0142] Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 10, a process of removing the aerosol product remaining in the accommodation space of the aerosol generating device using the accessory 100 for the aerosol generating device according to yet another embodiment will be described in detail.

[0143] FIG. 10 is a view for explaining a process of removing the aerosol product remaining in the storage space of the aerosol generating device through the first removing member of the accessory for the aerosol generating device shown in FIG.

[0144] Referring to FIG. 10, an accessory 100 for an aerosol generating device according to yet another embodiment also includes a body 110, a guide member 120, a first removal member 130, at least one protrusion 150, and a connecting portion 160.

[0145] When the accessory 100 for the aerosol generating device is inserted into the storage space 10i of the aerosol generating device (e.g., the aerosol generating device 10 (Figure 2)), the first removal member 130 and the at least one protrusion 150 can penetrate at least a portion of the aerosol product 20 remaining in the storage space 10i and be inserted into the interior of the aerosol product 20.

[0146] In the process of at least one protrusion 150 penetrating the aerosol product 20 remaining in the storage space 10i, bending stress may be applied to the at least one protrusion 150, which may cause the at least one protrusion 150 to bend or break.

[0147] In yet another embodiment, the accessory 100 for an aerosol generating device can prevent the at least one protrusion 150 from warping due to bending stress applied to the at least one protrusion 150 via a connecting portion 160 that connects the at least one protrusion 150 to the body 110.

[0148] In addition, when the aerosol generating device accessory 100 is inserted into the storage space 10i, the connecting portion 160 can pressurize the aerosol product 20 remaining in the storage space 10i into the space between the body 110 and at least one protrusion 150, and can store at least a portion of the aerosol product 20 between the body 110 and the at least one protrusion 150.

[0149] This allows a larger amount of aerosol product 20 to be accommodated in the space between the body 110 and the at least one protrusion 150, and the body 110 and the at least one protrusion 150 can support the aerosol product 20 more strongly.

[0150] That is, according to yet another embodiment, the accessory 100 for the aerosol generating device can prevent at least one protrusion 150 from warping during use of the accessory 100 for the aerosol generating device via the connecting portion 160, and can prevent the aerosol product 20 contained in the storage space 10i from detaching from the accessory 100 for the aerosol generating device.

[0151] 11 is a block diagram of an aerosol generating device according to one embodiment, where the aerosol generating device 1100 of FIG. 11 is substantially identical to or similar to the aerosol generating device 10 of the aerosol generating system 1000 shown in FIG.

[0152] The aerosol generating device 1100 also includes a control unit 1110, a sensing unit 1120, an output unit 1130, a battery 1140, a heater 1150, a user input unit 1160, a memory 1170, and a communication unit 1180. However, the internal structure of the aerosol generating device 1100 is not limited to that shown in Fig. 11. That is, a person having ordinary skill in the art related to this embodiment would understand that some of the components shown in Fig. 11 may be omitted or new components may be added depending on the design of the aerosol generating device 1100.

[0153] The sensing unit 1120 can sense the state of the aerosol generating device 1100 or the state around the aerosol generating device 1100 and transmit the sensed information to the control unit 1110. Based on the sensed information, the control unit 1110 can control the aerosol generating device 1100 to perform various functions such as controlling the operation of the heater 1150, restricting smoking, determining whether or not to insert an aerosol product (e.g., cigarette, cartridge, etc.), and displaying notifications.

[0154] The sensing unit 1120 may include at least one of a temperature sensor 1122, an insertion sensor 1124, and a puff sensor 1126, but is not limited thereto.

[0155] The temperature sensor 1122 can sense the temperature to which the heater 1150 (or the aerosol-generating substance) is heated. The aerosol-generating device 1100 can include a separate temperature sensor that senses the temperature of the heater 1150, or the heater 1150 itself can function as a temperature sensor. Alternatively, the temperature sensor 1122 can be disposed around the battery 1140 to monitor the temperature of the battery 1140.

[0156] The insertion detection sensor 1124 can detect the insertion and / or removal of the aerosol product. For example, the insertion detection sensor 1124 can include at least one of a film sensor, a pressure sensor, an optical sensor, a resistive sensor, a capacitive sensor, an inductive sensor, and an infrared sensor, and can detect a change in signal due to the insertion and / or removal of the aerosol product.

[0157] The puff sensor 1126 can sense a user's puff based on various physical changes in the airflow passage or airflow channel, such as a temperature change, a flow change, a voltage change, or a pressure change.

[0158] The sensing unit 1120 may further include at least one of a temperature / humidity sensor, an air pressure sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a position sensor (e.g., a global positioning system (GPS)), a proximity sensor, and an RGB (red-green-blue) (illuminance) sensor, in addition to the above-mentioned sensors (temperature sensor 1122, insertion sensor 1124, and puff sensor 1126). The function of each sensor can be intuitively inferred by a person skilled in the art from its name, so detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0159] The output unit 1130 can output information related to the status of the aerosol generating device 1100 and provide it to a user. The output unit 1130 may include at least one of a display unit 1132, a haptic unit 1134, and an audio output unit 1136, but is not limited to these. When the display unit 1132 and the touchpad have a layered structure and are configured as a touch screen, the display unit 1132 can be used as an input device in addition to an output device.

[0160] The display unit 1132 can visually provide a user with information related to the aerosol generating device 1100. For example, the information related to the aerosol generating device 1100 refers to various information such as the charging / discharging status of the battery 1140 of the aerosol generating device 1100, the preheating status of the heater 1150, the insertion / removal status of an aerosol product, or a status in which use of the aerosol generating device 1100 is restricted (e.g., abnormal item detection), and the display unit 1132 can output the information to the outside. The display unit 1132 can be, for example, a liquid crystal display panel (LCD), an organic light emitting display panel (OLED), etc. The display unit 1132 can also be in the form of an LED light emitting element.

[0161] The haptic unit 1134 can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical or electrical stimulus and provide the user with tactile information related to the aerosol generating device 1100. For example, the haptic unit 1134 may include a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0162] The acoustic output unit 1136 can audibly provide the user with information related to the aerosol generation device 1100. For example, the acoustic output unit 1136 can convert an electrical signal into an acoustic signal and output it to the outside.

[0163] The battery 1140 can supply power used to operate the aerosol generating device 1100. The battery 1140 can supply power so that the heater 1150 can be heated. The battery 1140 can also supply power necessary for the operation of other components included in the aerosol generating device 1100 (e.g., the sensing unit 1120, the output unit 1130, the user input unit 1160, the memory 1170, and the communication unit 1180). The battery 1140 can be a rechargeable battery or a single-use battery. For example, the battery 1140 can be a lithium polymer (LiPoly) battery, but is not limited thereto.

[0164] The heater 1150 is supplied with power from the battery 1140 and can heat the aerosol-generating material. Although not shown in Fig. 11, the aerosol-generating device 1100 also includes a power conversion circuit (e.g., a DC (direct current) / DC converter) that converts the power of the battery 1140 and supplies it to the heater 1150. Furthermore, when the aerosol-generating device 1100 generates aerosol by an induction heating method, the aerosol-generating device 1100 also includes a DC / AC (alternating current) converter that converts the direct current power supply of the battery 1140 into alternating current power supply.

[0165] The control unit 1110, the sensing unit 1120, the output unit 1130, the user input unit 1160, the memory 1170, and the communication unit 1180 can perform their functions by receiving power from a battery 1140. Although not shown in FIG. 11 , the device may further include a power conversion circuit, such as an LDO (low drop out) circuit or a voltage regulator circuit, that converts the power of the battery 1140 and supplies it to each component.

[0166] In one embodiment, the heater 1150 may be formed from any suitable electrically resistive material, such as, but not limited to, a metal or metal alloy, including titanium, zirconium, tantalum, platinum, nickel, cobalt, chromium, hafnium, niobium, molybdenum, tungsten, tin, gallium, manganese, iron, copper, stainless steel, nichrome, etc. The heater 1150 may also be embodied as, but not limited to, a metal hot wire, a metal hot plate with conductive tracks, a ceramic heating element, etc.

[0167] In another embodiment, heater 1150 is an induction heater, for example, heater 1150 may include a susceptor that generates heat via a magnetic field applied by a coil to heat the aerosol-generating material.

[0168] The user input unit 1160 can receive information input by a user or output information to a user. For example, the user input unit 1160 can be, but is not limited to, a keypad, a dome switch, a touchpad (touch-type capacitance type, pressure-type resistive film type, infrared sensing type, surface ultrasonic conduction type, integral tension measurement type, piezoelectric effect type, etc.), a jog wheel, a jog switch, etc. Although not shown in FIG. 11 , the aerosol generating device 1100 can further include a connection interface such as a USB (universal serial bus) interface, and can be connected to another external device via the connection interface such as the USB interface to transmit and receive information or charge the battery 1140.

[0169] The memory 1170 is hardware that stores various data processed within the aerosol generating device 1100 and can store data processed by the control unit 1110 and data to be processed by the control unit 1110. The memory 1170 may include at least one type of recording medium selected from the group consisting of flash memory, hard disk, micro multimedia card, card-type memory (e.g., secure digital (SD) memory or extreme digital (XD) memory), random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), magnetic memory, magnetic disk, and optical disk. The memory 1170 can store data related to the operating time of the aerosol generating device 1100, the maximum number of puffs, the current number of puffs, at least one temperature profile, and the user's smoking pattern.

[0170] The communication unit 1180 also includes at least one component for communication with other electronic devices, such as a short-range wireless communication unit 1182 and a wireless communication unit 1184.

[0171] The short-range communication unit 1182 may include, but is not limited to, a Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication unit, a BLE (Bluetooth (registered trademark) Low Energy) communication unit, a near field communication unit, a WLAN (wireless local area network) (Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity)) communication unit, a Zigbee (registered trademark) communication unit, an IrDA (infrared data association) communication unit, a WFD (Wi-Fi Direct) communication unit, a UWB (ultra-wideband) communication unit, an Ant+ communication unit, and the like.

[0172] The wireless communication unit 1184 may include, but is not limited to, a cellular network communication unit, an Internet communication unit, a computer network (e.g., a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN)) communication unit, etc. The wireless communication unit 1184 may also use subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) to identify and authenticate the aerosol generating device 1100 within the communication network.

[0173] The control unit 1110 can control the overall operation of the aerosol generating device 1100. In one embodiment, the control unit 1110 also includes at least one processor. The processor may be realized by an array of multiple logic gates, or by a combination of a general-purpose microprocessor and a memory storing a program that can be executed by the microprocessor. Those skilled in the art will understand that the processor may also be realized by other forms of hardware.

[0174] The control unit 1110 can control the temperature of the heater 1150 by controlling the supply of power from the battery 1140 to the heater 1150. For example, the control unit 1110 can control the power supply by controlling the switching of switching elements between the battery 1140 and the heater 1150. In another example, a heating direct circuit can also control the power supply to the heater 1150 in response to a control command from the control unit 1110.

[0175] The controller 1110 may analyze the results sensed by the sensing unit 1120 and control subsequent processing. For example, the controller 1110 may control the power supplied to the heater 1150 so that the operation of the heater 1150 is started or stopped based on the results sensed by the sensing unit 1120. As another example, the controller 1110 may control the amount of power supplied to the heater 1150 and the time for which the power is supplied so that the heater 1150 is heated to a predetermined temperature or maintained at an appropriate temperature based on the results sensed by the sensing unit 1120.

[0176] The control unit 1110 can control the output unit 1130 based on the result sensed by the sensing unit 1120. For example, if the number of puffs counted via the puff sensor 1126 reaches a preset number, the control unit 1110 can notify the user via at least one of the display unit 1132, the haptic unit 1134, and the audio output unit 1136 that the aerosol generating device 1100 will soon be shut down.

[0177] An embodiment may also be embodied in the form of a recording medium containing computer-executable instructions, such as a program module executed by a computer. Computer-readable media are any available media that can be accessed by a computer, including both volatile and nonvolatile media, and both detachable and non-detachable media. Computer-readable media also include both computer recording media and communication media. Computer recording media include both volatile and non-volatile, detachable and non-detachable media embodied in any method or technology for storing information, such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data. Communication media typically include computer-readable instructions, data structures, other data in a modulated data signal, such as a program module, or other transmission mechanism, and include any information delivery media.

[0178] The above description of the embodiments is merely illustrative, and those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent embodiments are possible. Therefore, the true scope of protection of the invention is defined by the claims, and all differences within the scope equivalent to the contents described in the claims should be construed as being included in the scope of protection defined by the claims.

Claims

1. In an accessory for an aerosol generating device, Body and a guide member disposed so as to surround at least a portion of an outer circumferential surface of the body; a first removal member disposed on one side of the body for removing aerosol product remaining in the storage space of the aerosol generating device; the guide member guides the movement of the aerosol generation device accessory when the aerosol generation device accessory is inserted into the accommodation space; The first removal member is a first end portion that is disposed to surround at least one region of one side of the body and is inserted into the aerosol product remaining in the receiving space; a second end disposed in a region of the body spaced from the first end and configured to support at least a portion of the aerosol product article.

2. the first end includes a first inclined surface that forms a first angle with a longitudinal direction of the body; The accessory for an aerosol generating device according to claim 1 , wherein the second end includes a second inclined surface that forms a second angle with the longitudinal direction of the body.

3. The accessory for an aerosol generating device according to claim 2 , wherein the first angle is between 10° and 50°.

4. The accessory for an aerosol generating device according to claim 3 , wherein the second angle is between 30° and 40°.

5. 2. The accessory for an aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the second end is spaced a specified distance from the first end along the longitudinal direction of the body so that an aerosol product is contained between the first end and the second end.

6. The accessory for an aerosol generating device according to claim 5 , wherein the specified distance is between 1 mm and 1.6 mm.

7. The accessory for an aerosol generating device according to claim 1 , further comprising a second removal member disposed on the other side of the body opposite to the one side for removing aerosol product remaining in the storage space.

8. The accessory for an aerosol generating device according to claim 7 , wherein the second removal member has a hook shape that can hook onto at least one region of the aerosol product remaining in the storage space.

9. The accessory for an aerosol generating device described in claim 1, wherein the guide member includes at least one rib that protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the body and guides the movement of the accessory for the aerosol generating device when the accessory for the aerosol generating device is inserted into the storage space.

10. 2. The accessory for an aerosol generating device according to claim 1, wherein the diameter of the guide member is between 7 mm and 8 mm.

11. The accessory for an aerosol generating device according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one protrusion extending from a region of the guide member in a direction toward the first removal member.

12. The at least one protrusion is configured to direct the aerosol product in the accommodation space toward the first removal member when the aerosol generating device accessory is inserted into the accommodation space. The accessory for an aerosol generating device according to claim 11, wherein pressure is applied in a direction opposite to the direction of the arrow.

13. an aerosol generating device including a storage space for storing an aerosol product and a heater for heating the aerosol product stored in the storage space; an accessory for the aerosol generating device for removing the aerosol product remaining in the storage space; The accessory for the aerosol generating device comprises: Body and a guide member that is arranged to surround at least a portion of the outer circumferential surface of the body and that guides the movement of the accessory when the accessory is inserted into the storage space; An aerosol generation system comprising: a first removal member arranged to surround at least a region on one side of the body and including a first end that is inserted into the aerosol product remaining in the storage space, and a second end that is arranged in a region of the body spaced from the first end and supports at least a portion of the aerosol product.

14. The aerosol generation system according to claim 13 , wherein the storage space includes a guide groove formed in a shape corresponding to the outer peripheral surface of the guide member.

15. The aerosol generating system according to claim 13 , wherein the guide member is positioned 0.1 mm to 0.2 mm away from the inner surface of the accommodating space when the accessory for the aerosol generating device is inserted into the accommodating space.

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