Aerosol Generator

Abstract

An aerosol generating device is provided, the aerosol generating device of the present disclosure includes a body, a container forming a storage space for accommodating a liquid and detachably coupled to the body, a wick that extends elongately and is disposed inside the container and a portion of which is connected to the liquid contained in the storage space, a first coil wound around at least a portion of the wick along a longitudinal direction of the wick, and a second coil disposed in the body and positioned relative to the first coil to inductively heat the first coil.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to aerosol generating devices. [Background technology]

[0002] An aerosol generating device is used to extract a predetermined component from a medium or substance via an aerosol. The medium may contain a variety of components. The components contained in the medium may be flavorings of a variety of components. For example, the components contained in the medium may include nicotine, herbal, and / or coffee components. In recent years, much research has been conducted on such aerosol generating devices. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] The present disclosure is directed to solving the above-mentioned problems and other problems.

[0004] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an aerosol generating device that allows for interchangeable containers containing aerosol generating materials.

[0005] Another object of the present disclosure is to eliminate the structure that electrically couples a power source to the container.

[0006] Another object of the present disclosure is to effectively inductively heat a susceptor inside the container. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] According to one aspect of the present disclosure for achieving the above-mentioned object, an aerosol generating device is provided, comprising: a main body; a container that forms a storage space for holding a liquid and is detachably connected to the main body; a wick that extends long and is disposed inside the container, a portion of which is connected to the liquid contained in the storage space; a first coil that is wound around at least a portion of the wick along the longitudinal direction of the wick; and a second coil that is disposed in the main body and positioned relative to the first coil to inductively heat the first coil. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the manufacturing process of the aerosol generating device can be simplified by eliminating the electrical connection structure between the power source and the container.

[0009] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the safety of the aerosol generating device can be improved by eliminating the electrical connection structure between the power source and the container.

[0010] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the coil for heating the susceptor is formed of a pan coil, so that the susceptor inside the container can be effectively inductively heated.

[0011] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the shape of the pan coil corresponds to the shape of the susceptor, thereby enabling effective induction heating of the susceptor inside the container.

[0012] Further scope of applicability of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description. However, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art, it should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, such as preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, are given by way of example only. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1]FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 5] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 8] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 9] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 10] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 11] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 12] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] Hereinafter, the embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. For the sake of simplicity of description with reference to the drawings, identical or similar components will be given the same reference numerals, and redundant description thereof will be omitted.

[0015] The suffixes "module" and "section" for components used in the following description are for ease of description only and do not have any special meaning or role.

[0016] In this disclosure, those well known to those skilled in the art will be omitted for the sake of brevity. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings are intended to facilitate understanding of various technical features, and that the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited to the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the present disclosure should be construed as including all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives in addition to those specifically disclosed in the accompanying drawings.

[0017] Terms including ordinal numbers such as "first," "second," etc. may be used to describe various components, but it should be understood that the components are not limited by the terms. The terms are used only to distinguish one component from another.

[0018] When a component is said to be "connected" to another component, it will be understood that there may be other components in between, whereas when a component is said to be "directly connected" to another component, it will be understood that there are no other components in between.

[0019] The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0020] Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an aerosol generation device 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the aerosol generation device 1 of Fig. 1.

[0021] 1 and 2, the aerosol generating device 1 can include a casing 30 including an upper part 31 and a lower part 32, a cap 20 connected to the upper part 31, a container 40 that generates an aerosol and is disposed inside the casing 30, and a body 50 that is disposed inside the casing 30 and to which the container is attached. The stick 10 can be inserted into the aerosol generating device 1 through the cap 20.

[0022] The casing 30, together with the cap 20, may form the outer shape of the aerosol generation device 1. The casing 30 may include an upper part 31 and a lower part 32. The upper part 31 and the lower part 32 may surround the periphery of the aerosol generation device 1. A container 40 and a main body 50 may be disposed inside the casing 30. The inner surface of the lower part 32 may be coupled with a protrusion 54 (see FIG. 3 ) of the main body 50. The outer surface of the upper part 31 and the outer surface of the lower part 32 may form a continuous surface. A user can hold the aerosol generation device 1 by grasping the outer surface of the casing 30.

[0023] The cap 20 may have a hole into which the stick 10 is inserted. The cap 20 may be coupled to the upper part 31. The hole of the cap 20 may communicate with an insertion space 426 (see FIG. 4) into which the stick 10 is inserted. The upper part 31 may be disposed between the cap 20 and the lower part 32.

[0024] Aerosol can be generated inside the container 40. The container 40 can be detachably connected to the main body 50. The container 40 and the main body 50 can be connected to each other by a force-fastening structure. The container 40 can have an elongated shape. One end of the container can be provided with an opening 425 (see FIG. 3 ) through which the stick 10 is inserted. A portion of the container 40 can be covered by the casing 30.

[0025] The main body 50 may be provided with electronic components such as a battery 100 (see FIG. 4) and a PCB inside. When the container 40 is attached to the main body 50, the main body 50 may have a shape that extends long in the longitudinal direction of the container. A portion of the main body 50 may be covered by the casing 30.

[0026] 3 and 4 show a container 40 and a main body 50 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to Fig. 3 and 4, an aerosol generating device 1 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a container 40, a main body 50, a wick 60, a first coil 70, a second coil 80, a control unit 90, and a power source 100.

[0027] The container 40 may include a first part 42, a second part 41, and a stopper 43. An aerosol may be generated inside the container 40. The container 40 may contain a liquid 1. The container 40 may have a flow path formed therein.

[0028] The first part 42 may include an outer wall 422, an inner wall 423, an accommodating space 424, and an insertion space 426. The inner wall 423 of the first part 42 may be open at one end 427 and the other end 428. The inner wall 423 of the first part 42 may have the insertion space 426 formed therein. The inner wall 423 of the first part 42 may extend longitudinally in the longitudinal direction of the container 40. The outer wall 422 of the first part 42 may surround the inner wall 423 of the first part 42. The outer wall 422 of the first part 42 may form at least a portion of the outer surface of the container 40. At least a portion of the accommodating space 424 may be formed between the inner wall 423 and the outer wall 422 of the first part 42. At least a portion of the accommodating space 424 may be formed between the inner wall 415 of the second part 41 and the outer wall 422 of the first part 42.

[0029] The receiving space 424 can receive the aerosol-generating substance 1. The aerosol-generating substance 1 can be formed into a liquid state at room temperature. The aerosol-generating substance 1 can be referred to as a liquid substance.

[0030] The stick 10 can be inserted into the insertion space 426. The insertion space 426 can be in communication with the outside of the aerosol generating device 1. The stick 10 can be inserted into the insertion space 426 through the opening 425. The insertion space 426 can be formed inside the inner wall 423 of the first part 42. The insertion space 426 can be formed long along the inner wall 423.

[0031] The second part 41 may be connected to one end of the first part 42. The second part 41 may be integrally formed with the first part 42. The second part 41 may include an inner wall 415, a lateral wall 412, a bottom 413, a groove 411, and a flow space 414.

[0032] The inner wall 415, the side wall 412, and the bottom 413 of the second part 41 can form an internal flow space 414. The side wall 412 of the second part 41 can be formed with an inlet 412a that connects the flow space 414 with the outside of the container 40.

[0033] The inner wall 415 of the second part 41 may be connected to the inner wall 423 of the first part 42. The inner wall 415 of the second part 41 may be formed integrally with the inner wall 423 of the first part 42. The side wall 412 of the second part 41 may be connected to the outer wall 422 of the first part 42. The side wall 412 of the second part 41 may be formed integrally with the outer wall 422 of the first part 42.

[0034] The inlet 412a may be connected to the through holes 521 and 522 of the column 52. The air flowing into the inlet 412a through the through holes 521 and 522 of the column may flow to the outside of the container 40 by passing through the flow space 414 and the insertion space 426 in order.

[0035] The bottom 413 of the second part 41 can connect the inner wall 415 and the side wall 412 of the second part 41. The bottom 413 can include a recessed portion 413a. A portion of the bottom 413 can face the opening 425 of the first part 42. The recessed portion 413a can be formed on the inner surface of the bottom 413. Liquid leaking from the wick 60 can be contained in the recessed portion 413a. The recessed portion 413a can face the wick 60. The recessed portion 413a can face the opening 425. The recessed portion 413a can be curved and recessed at a predetermined curvature.

[0036] The main body 50 may include a mount 51, a column 52, a protrusion 54, and a housing 55. A power source 100 may be disposed inside the main body 50. A control unit 90 and a second coil 80 electrically connected to the power source 100 may be provided inside the main body 50.

[0037] The mount 51 may be disposed on the housing 55. The mount 51 may protrude from the housing 55. Alternatively, the mount 51 may be formed by recessing a portion of the outer surface of the housing 55. The mount 51 may have a mounting space 513 in which the container 40 is mounted. The mount 51 may be connected to a column 52.

[0038] The mount 51 may include an opposing surface 511 that faces the bottom 413 of the second part 41 of the container 40. The opposing surface 511 may include a recess 511a. The recess 511a of the opposing surface 511 may have a shape that corresponds to the recess 513a of the second part 42 of the container 40. The second coil 80 may have a shape that corresponds to the recess 511a of the opposing surface 511 and the recess 413a of the second part 42.

[0039] The depression 511a of the opposing surface 511 can be depressed in the same direction as the depression 413a of the second part 42 of the container 40. The depression 511a of the opposing surface 511 can be curved and depressed at a predetermined curvature.

[0040] The column 52 may extend from the housing 55 to the outside of the housing 55. The column 52 may be hollow. The column 52 may support the container 40 mounted in the mounting space 513. The column 52 may support the outer wall 422 of the first part 42 of the container 40. The column 52 may support the side wall 412 of the second part 41 of the container 40. The column 52 may include through holes 521, 522 that communicate between the outside and the inside of the column 52. The through hole 521 may communicate with the outside of the aerosol generation device 1. The through hole 521 may be located at one end of the column 52.

[0041] The housing 55 may have a mounting space 551 formed therein. The power source 100, the controller 90, and the second coil 80 may be disposed in the mounting space 551. The power source 100 may be electrically connected to the controller 90 and the second coil 80. The controller 90 may control the power supplied from the power source 100 to the second coil 80. The power source 100 may be a rechargeable battery or a disposable battery. For example, the power source 100 may be, but is not limited to, a lithium polymer (LiPoly) battery.

[0042] The wick 60 may be partially disposed in the receiving space 424. The wick 60 may absorb the liquid l. The wick 60 may be formed of a porous material. The wick 60 may penetrate the inner wall 415 of the second part 41 to be connected to the liquid l. The wick 60 may be elongated. The wick 60 may be formed in a cylindrical shape. The wick 60 may have a circular cross section.

[0043] The first coil 70 may be wound multiple times around the core 60. The first coil 70 may be disposed around the core 60. The first coil 70 may be in contact with the core 60. The first coil 70 may be wound around the core 60 along the longitudinal direction of the elongated core 60. The first coil 70 may be referred to as a susceptor coil.

[0044] The second coil 80 may be disposed in the main body 50. The second coil 80 may be disposed inside the housing 55. The second coil 80 may be disposed adjacent to the first coil 70. The opening 425, the insertion space 426, the first coil 70, and the second coil 80 may be arranged in this order. The second coil 80 may be formed as a pan coil (see FIG. 9) having multiple turns. The power source 100 may apply an alternating current (AC) voltage to the second coil 80. The second coil 80 may generate an induced magnetic field. The induced magnetic field generated by the second coil 80 may penetrate the first coil 70. The first coil 70 may be inductively heated by the second coil 80. The second coil 80 may be referred to as a heating coil.

[0045] 5 is a diagram illustrating an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, the second coil 80 may be disposed on the mount 51. The second coil 80 may be disposed on the bottom 511' of the mount 51. Unlike the aerosol generating device 1 illustrated in FIG. 4, the first coil 70 and the second coil 80 may be disposed close to each other. Therefore, the number of magnetic field lines induced by the second coil 80 and penetrating the first coil 70 increases, thereby enabling more effective induction heating of the first coil 70.

[0046] 6 shows the interior of a container 40 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The container 40 may include a stopper 43. The stopper 43 may protrude from the inner wall 423 of the first part 42 toward the insertion space 426. The stopper 43 may support the stick 10 inserted in the insertion space 426. The stopper 43 may be disposed at one end 427 of the inner wall 423 of the first part 42. The stopper 43 may be disposed between the insertion space 426 and the flow space 414.

[0047] The stopper 43 may be formed in a ring shape. The stopper 43 may extend along the inner wall 423 of the first part 42. The stopper 43 may extend in a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of the inner wall 423 of the first part 42. For example, the stopper 43 may extend in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the inner wall 423 of the first part 42.

[0048] 7 shows an induction magnetic field M formed by the second coil 80 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 7, the power supply 100 can apply an AC voltage to the second coil 80 to generate the induction magnetic field M. The generated induction magnetic field M can penetrate the first coil 70 wound around the core 60. The induction magnetic field M can inductively heat the first coil 70.

[0049] Meanwhile, the second coil 80 may be disposed to face the core 60. The second coil 80 may be curved to correspond to the predetermined curvature of the recesses 413a and 511a. The induction magnetic field M generated by the curved second coil 80 may be concentrated closer to the first coil 70. Therefore, the second coil 80 may effectively inductively heat the first coil 70.

[0050] 8 shows a portion of the aerosol generating device 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 8, the second coil 80 may have a shape corresponding to the longitudinal cross section 611LS of a portion of the core 60.

[0051] The core 60 may include a winding portion 611 around which the first coil 70 is wound and an unwinding portion 612 around which the first coil 70 is not wound. The core 60 may be elongated. The core 60 may have two ends 62, 63 that extend elongatedly, and the two ends 62, 63 of the core 60 may be disposed in the receiving space 424. The core 60 may have an unwinding portion 612 on each side.

[0052] The winding portion 611 may be disposed in the middle of the non-winding portion 612 of the core 60. The winding portion 611 of the core 60 and the second coil 80 may be arranged in this order in the longitudinal direction of the container 40. The second coil 80 may have a shape corresponding to a longitudinal cross section 611LS of the winding portion 611 in the longitudinal direction of the core 60. The size of the second coil 80 facing the longitudinal cross section 611LS of the winding portion 611 may be larger than the longitudinal cross section 611LS of the winding portion 611.

[0053] Therefore, the second coil 80 can effectively inductively heat the first coil 70 disposed in the winding portion 611 .

[0054] 9 and 10 show a core 60, a first coil 70, and a second coil 80, 80' according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGS. 9 and 10 show portions of different embodiments of an aerosol generating device. Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, the second coil 80, 80' may be spaced apart from the core 60 in a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction LD of the core 60. The second coil 80, 80' may be spaced apart from the core 60 in a diameter direction DD of the core 60.

[0055] The second coil 80 may be wound multiple times from an innermost turn 82 to an outermost turn 83. The second coil 80 may include a first wire 81 connecting the innermost turn 82 to the power source 100 and a second wire 84 connecting the outermost turn 83 to the power source 100.

[0056] The second coil 80′ may be wound multiple times from an innermost turn 82′ to an outermost turn 83′. The second coil 80′ may include a third wire 81′ connecting the innermost turn 82′ to the power source 100 and a fourth wire 84′ connecting the outermost turn 83′ to the power source 100.

[0057] The second coil 80' may be bent along the circumferential direction CD of the core 60. The second coils 80, 80' may face the outer surface 61 of the core 60. The second coils 80, 80' may face the outer peripheral surface 61 of the core 60. The second coil 80' may be bent to correspond to the outer peripheral surface 61 of the core 60. The second coil 80' may have a shape that extends in the longitudinal direction LD of the core 60. Therefore, since the second coil 80' has a shape that corresponds to the core 60, the first coil 70 can be effectively inductively heated.

[0058] 11 and 12 show a core 60, a first coil 70, and a second coil 180, 180' according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGS. 11 and 12 show portions of different embodiments of an aerosol generating device. Referring to FIGS. 11 and 12, the second coil 180, 180' may be spaced apart from the core 60 in a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction LD of the core 60. The second coil 180, 180' may be spaced apart from the core 60 in a diameter direction DD of the core 60.

[0059] The second coil 180 may be wound multiple times from an innermost turn 182 to an outermost turn 183. The second coil 180 may include a fifth wire 181 connecting the innermost turn 182 to the power source 100 and a sixth wire 184 connecting the outermost turn 183 to the power source 100.

[0060] The second coil 180′ may be wound multiple times from an innermost turn 182′ to an outermost turn 183′. The second coil 180′ may include a seventh wire 181′ connecting the innermost turn 182′ to the power source 100 and an eighth wire 184′ connecting the outermost turn 183′ to the power source 100.

[0061] The second coil 180' may be bent along the circumferential direction CD of the core 60. The second coils 180, 180' may face the outer peripheral surface 61 of the core 60. The second coil 180' may be bent to correspond to the outer peripheral surface 61 of the core 60. The second coil 180' may have a shape that extends in the longitudinal direction LD of the core 60. Therefore, the second coil 180' having a shape that corresponds to the core 60 can effectively inductively heat the first coil 70.

[0062] Meanwhile, the second coils 180, 180' may have a rectangular shape. The longitudinal cross section 611LS of the winding portion 611 of the cylindrical core 60 has a rectangular shape, and the second coils 180, 180' may have a rectangular shape corresponding to the longitudinal cross section 611LS of the winding portion 611. Therefore, the first coil 70 wound around the winding portion 611 can be effectively induction heated.

[0063] Meanwhile, when the second coils 80, 80', 180, 180' face the outer peripheral surface 61 of the core 60, it may be that the magnetic field generated by the second coils 80, 80', 180, 180' penetrates the core 60 and the first coil 70, as shown in Fig. 7. Figs. 9 to 12 show examples in which the second coils 80, 80', 180, 180' face the outer peripheral surface 61 of the core 60.

[0064] Referring to Figures 1 to 12, an aerosol generating device 1 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a main body 50, a container 40 that contains liquid l and is detachably connected to the main body, a wick 60 that is arranged inside the container 40 and extends long, with a portion of the wick 60 connected to the liquid l, a first coil 70 that is wound around the wick 60 along the longitudinal direction of the wick 60, and a second coil 80 that is arranged in the main body 50 and inductively heats the first coil 70.

[0065] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the container 40 may include inner walls 423, 415, a portion 423 of which extends to form an insertion space 426 therein, and an outer wall 422 that surrounds the inner walls 423, 415 to form a storage space 424 between the inner walls 423, 415 in which the liquid is stored.

[0066] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the container 40 includes a first part 42 having an elongated inner wall 423 and open ends 427 and 428 to form an insertion space 426 therein, and a second part 41 connected to one end of the first part 42 and having an inner wall 415 forming a flow space 414 therein that communicates with the insertion space 426, and the core 60 can be connected to the storage space 424 by passing through the inner wall 415 of the second part 41.

[0067] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the aerosol generating device 1 may further include a stopper 43 protruding from the inner wall 423 of the first part 42 toward the insertion space 426 and positioned adjacent to one end of the first part 42 adjacent to the wick 60.

[0068] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the container 40 may further include an inlet 412a provided on an outer wall 422 of the container 40 and connecting the flow space 414 to the outside of the container 40.

[0069] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the main body 50 may include a housing 55 that houses a power source 100 electrically connected to the second coil 80, and a mount 51 that is disposed in the housing 55, to which the container 40 is detachably coupled and to which the second coil 80 is disposed.

[0070] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the core 60 has one end 62 and the other end 63 extending elongately, and includes an outer peripheral surface 61 connecting the one end 62 and the other end 63, and the second coil 80 is formed as a pan coil wound multiple times from the innermost turn 82 to the outermost turn 83, and may face the outer peripheral surface 61 of the core 60.

[0071] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the second coil 80 may be spaced apart in a direction DD intersecting the longitudinal direction LD of the core 60 from a portion 611 of the outer circumferential surface 61 of the core 60 around which the first coil 70 is wound.

[0072] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the second coil 80 may have a shape corresponding to a longitudinal cross section 611LS of the portion 611 of the core 60 around which the first coil 70 is wound.

[0073] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the core 60 may be formed in a cylindrical shape, and the second coil 80 may be curved along the circumferential direction CD of the core 60 so as to correspond to the outer circumferential surface 61 of the core 60 .

[0074] The specific embodiments or other embodiments of the present disclosure described above are not mutually exclusive or distinct, and the structure or function of any or all elements of the embodiments of the present disclosure described above can be combined with other elements or combined with each other.

[0075] For example, configuration A described in one embodiment of the present disclosure and drawings and configuration B described in another embodiment of the present disclosure and drawings can be combined with each other. That is, even if a combination between configurations is not directly described, the combination is possible unless it is described that the combination is not possible.

[0076] While the embodiments have been described above in accordance with a number of exemplary embodiments, it should be understood that many other variations and embodiments are possible for those skilled in the art that fall within the scope of the principles of the present disclosure. More particularly, various modifications and variations are possible in the components and / or arrangements of the subject combinations within the scope of the present disclosure, the drawings, and the appended claims. In addition to the modifications and variations of the components and / or arrangements, other uses will also be apparent to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. The main body and a container that defines a storage space for containing a liquid and is detachably coupled to the body; a wick formed in an elongated cylindrical shape and disposed within the container, a portion of which is in communication with the liquid contained in the storage space; a first coil wound around at least a portion of the core along the longitudinal direction of the core; a second coil disposed on the body and positioned relative to the first coil to inductively heat the first coil; Including, the core and the second coil are arranged along the longitudinal direction of the container, The aerosol generating device, wherein the second coil is formed as a pan coil and is bent along the circumferential direction of the wick so as to correspond to the outer peripheral surface of the wick.

2. The container comprises: An inner wall that extends long and partially forms an insertion space therein; an outer wall surrounding the inner wall and forming a storage space for storing the liquid between the outer wall and the inner wall; The aerosol generating device according to claim 1 , comprising:

3. The container comprises: a first part having an elongated inner wall and one end and the other end of the first part being formed together to form an opening; a second part having an inner wall, connected to one end of the first part, and forming an internal flow space communicating with the insertion space; The wick penetrates the inner wall of the second part and is connected to the liquid contained in the containing space. The aerosol generating device according to claim 2 .

4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 3 , further comprising a stopper protruding from the inner wall of the first part toward the insertion space and positioned adjacent to one end of the first part adjacent to the wick.

5. The aerosol generating device according to claim 3 , wherein the second part includes a side wall that is connected to an inner wall of the second part and forms an inlet that connects the flow space with the outside of the container.

6. The body includes: a housing containing a power source electrically connected to the second coil; a mount disposed in the housing, removably coupled to the container, and having the second coil disposed thereon; The aerosol generating device according to claim 1 , comprising:

7. the core has one end and the other end extending long, and includes the outer circumferential surface connecting the one end and the other end; The second coil is wound multiple times from the innermost turn to the outermost turn and faces the outer circumferential surface of the core. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1 .

8. The aerosol generating device according to claim 7 , wherein the second coil is spaced apart from a portion of the outer circumferential surface of the core around which the first coil is wound, in a direction intersecting with the longitudinal direction of the core.

9. The aerosol generating device according to claim 8 , wherein the second coil has a shape corresponding to a longitudinal cross section of a portion of the core around which the first coil is wound.

10. The main body and a power source located in the body; a container that defines a storage space for containing a liquid and is detachably coupled to the body; a wick formed in a cylindrical shape, a portion of which is connected to the liquid contained in the storage space; a first coil wound around at least a portion of the core along the longitudinal direction of the core; a second coil disposed on the body, electrically connected to the power source, and positioned relative to the first coil; a control unit that controls the power supplied to the second coil by the power source to generate an induction magnetic field by the second coil that penetrates the first coil and heats the first coil; Including, the core and the second coil are arranged along the longitudinal direction of the container, The aerosol generating device, wherein the second coil is formed as a pan coil and is bent along the circumferential direction of the wick so as to correspond to the outer peripheral surface of the wick.

11. The container comprises: An inner wall that extends long and partially forms an insertion space therein; an outer wall surrounding the inner wall and forming a storage space for storing the liquid between the outer wall and the inner wall; a first part having an elongated inner wall and one end and the other end of the first part being formed together to form an opening; a second part having an inner wall, positioned at one end of the first part, and defining a flow space therein that communicates with the insertion space; The wick penetrates the inner wall of the second part and is connected to the liquid contained in the containing space. The aerosol generating device according to claim 10.

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