Aerosol generating device and method for manufacturing the aerosol generating device

Abstract

An aerosol generating device is disclosed, which includes a pipe forming an insertion space, a cover closing a lower part of the insertion space, a long heater pin having one side coupled to the cover and the other side located within the insertion space forming a long hollow therein, and a heater located within the hollow at a position higher than the cover.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an aerosol generating device and a method for manufacturing an aerosol generating device. [Background technology]

[0002] An aerosol generating device is used to extract a predetermined component from a medium or substance by forming 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, various research projects have been conducted on 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 can prevent the portion that fixes the heater pin from being thermally deformed.

[0005] Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide an aerosol generating device that can prevent foreign matter such as liquid from leaking to the lower side of the insertion space.

[0006] It is still another object of the present disclosure to provide an aerosol generating device in which a heater can be fixed without the need for bonding work.

[0007] Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide an aerosol generating device that can prevent the heater pins from breaking.

[0008] It is yet another object of the present disclosure to provide a method for manufacturing the aerosol generating device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] According to one aspect of the present disclosure for achieving the above-mentioned object, an aerosol generating device includes a pipe that forms an insertion space, a cover that closes a lower portion of the insertion space, a long heater pin that is connected to the cover on one side and is disposed within the insertion space on the other side, forming a long hollow therein, and a heater that is positioned within the hollow at a position higher than the cover. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide an aerosol generating device that can prevent the portion that fixes the heater pin from being thermally deformed.

[0011] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide an aerosol generating device that can prevent foreign matter such as liquid from leaking to the lower side of the insertion space.

[0012] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide an aerosol generating device in which a heater can be fixed without the need for a bonding operation.

[0013] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide an aerosol generating device that can prevent the heater pin from breaking.

[0014] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for manufacturing the aerosol generating device can be provided.

[0015] Further scope of applicability of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description. However, 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, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

[0016] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [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. [Figure 13] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 14] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 15] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 16]FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 17] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 18] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 19] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 20] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 21] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 22] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 23] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 24] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 25] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 26] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 27] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 28] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] 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.

[0019] 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.

[0020] 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.

[0021] 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.

[0022] 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.

[0023] The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0024] 1 and 2, the heater pin 10 may extend vertically. The heater pin 10 may have a cylindrical shape. The upper end of the heater pin 10 may be formed to be pointed. The heater pin 10 may provide a space therein into which a heater 30 (see FIG. 11) can be inserted. The heater pin 10 may be made of a ceramic material.

[0025] The heater pin 10 may include a pin body 11. The pin body 11 may extend vertically. The pin body 11 may have a cylindrical shape. The pin body 11 may have a hollow 14 formed therein. The lower portion of the heater pin 10 may be open and communicate with the hollow 14. The hollow 14 may extend vertically.

[0026] The heater pin 10 may include a pin tip 12. The pin tip 12 may form the upper end of the heater pin 10. The pin tip 12 may be formed integrally with the pin body 11 on the upper side of the pin body 11. The pin tip 12 may have a shape that gradually tapers toward the upper side. The pin tip 12 may have a pointed upper end. Therefore, the heater pin 10 can penetrate the stick S (see FIG. 27) and fix the stick S.

[0027] The flange 15 may protrude outward from the heater pin 10. The flange 15 may protrude laterally from the lower end of the heater pin 10. The flange 15 may protrude radially outward from the heater pin 10. The flange 15 may be formed integrally with the heater pin 10.

[0028] The flange 15 may be formed in multiple steps. For example, the flange 15 may be formed in two steps. For example, the flange 15 may include a first flange 151 and a second flange 152. The first flange 151 may be located at the top of the flange 15. The second flange 152 may be located at the bottom of the flange 15. Hereinafter, the flange 15 including the first flange 151 and the second flange 152 will be described, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the flange 15 may include more flanges. For example, the flange 15 may be formed in three or more steps (see FIGS. 9 and 10).

[0029] The first flange 151 may be disposed above the second flange 152. The first flange 151 may be formed integrally with the second flange 152. The first flange 151 may be disposed at the bottom of the pin body 11. The first flange 151 may protrude laterally or radially outward from the outer peripheral surface of the pin body 11. The first flange 151 may extend in the circumferential direction.

[0030] The second flange 152 may be disposed below the first flange 151. The second flange 152 may be disposed at the lower end of the heater pin 10. The second flange 152 may protrude laterally or radially outward from the outer peripheral surface of the pin body 11. The second flange 152 may protrude laterally or radially outward beyond the first flange 151.

[0031] Therefore, there may be a step between the first flange 151 and the second flange 152.

[0032] At least one of the first flange 151 and the second flange 152 may have a non-circular cross-section. For example, the first flange 151 may extend circumferentially and have a circular cross-sectional shape, and the second flange 152 may have a non-circular cross-sectional shape.

[0033] Therefore, the heater pin 10 coupled to the pipe 21 (see FIG. 6) can be prevented from rotating.

[0034] 3 and 4, the heater pin 10 and flange 15 may be inserted into a mold. The upper part of the heater pin 10 may be inserted into a first mold M1. The lower part of the heater pin 10 may be inserted into a second mold M2. The first mold M1 and the second mold M2 are joined to each other vertically to provide a space within which the heater pin 10 and flange 15 can be placed. The first mold M1 and the second mold M2 may be spaced apart from each other to form passages 101, 102, and 103 therebetween.

[0035] 4 and 5, the pin body 11 and the pin tip 12 may be inserted into grooves formed in a first mold M1. The first mold M1 may be closely fitted to the first flange 151. The second mold M2 may be closely fitted to the inner lower surface 152b of the second flange 152. The second mold M2 and the first mold M1 may be spaced apart from each other to form passages 101, 102, and 103 therebetween. The first passage 101 and the second passage 102 may surround the flange 15.

[0036] The pipe passage 103 may extend in the vertical direction. The pipe passage 103 may be formed in a cylindrical shape. The pipe passage 103 may surround the peripheral sides of the pin body 11 and the pin tip 12.

[0037] The first passage 101 may be connected to the pipe passage 103. The first passage 101 may extend laterally inward or radially inward from the lower end of the pipe passage 103. The first passage 101 may surround or cover the side surface 151b of the first flange 151. The first passage 101 may extend along the periphery of the side surface 151b of the first flange 151. The first passage 101 may cover the upper surface 152a of the second flange 152.

[0038] The second passage 102 may be in communication with the first passage 101. The second passage 102 may extend downward from the first passage 101. A side portion 1021 of the second passage 102 may surround the side surface 152b of the second flange 152. A lower portion 1022 of the second passage 102 may cover the outer lower portion 152c of the second flange 152. The second passage 102 may extend along the periphery of the second flange 152.

[0039] Molten extrudate 20a may be injected into passages 101, 102, 103 between first mold M1 and second mold M2. The extrudate 20a may fill passages 101, 102, 103. The extrudate 20a may harden to form body 20 (see FIG. 6).

[0040] The first mold M1 can be in close contact with the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151. A gap communicating with the first passage 101 is not formed between the first mold M1 and the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151.

[0041] Therefore, the injection material 20a cannot flow between the first mold M1 and the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151. Furthermore, even if tolerances a, a' occur between the first mold M1 and the pin body 11 in order to insert the pin body 11 into the groove of the first mold M1, the first mold M1 and the first flange 151 come into close contact with each other, so the injection material 20a cannot flow between the first mold M1 and the pin body 11.

[0042] Furthermore, since the injection material 20a does not harden after being injected outside the pin body 11, the heat conduction efficiency of the heater 30 (see FIGS. 12 and 27) increases, ensuring reliable heat conductivity.

[0043] 4 to 7, the body 20 may include a pipe 21. The body 20 may include covers 251 and 252. The covers 251 and 252 may include a first cover portion 251. The covers 251 and 252 may include a second cover portion 252. The extrusion 20a filling the passages 101, 102, and 103 may be hardened to form the body 20. The extrusion 20a filling the pipe passage 103 may be hardened to form the pipe 21. The extrusion 20a filling the first passage 101 may be hardened to form the first cover portion 251. The extrusion 20a filling the second passage 102 may be hardened to form the second cover portion 252. The covers 251 and 252 may be mated with the flanges 151 and 152.

[0044] The pipe 21 may extend vertically. The pipe 21 may be formed in a hollow cylindrical shape. The pipe 21 may provide an insertion space 24 that is open at the top. The pipe 21 may cover the sides of the insertion space 24. The insertion space 24 may be surrounded by the inner circumferential surface of the pipe 21. The cover parts 251 and 252 may close the lower part of the insertion space 24 and form a bottom. The upper end of the insertion space 24 may be open, and the lower end may be covered by the first cover part 251 and the first flange 151. The heater pin 10 may be disposed in the insertion space 24. The heater pin 10 may be disposed long toward the opening of the insertion space 24.

[0045] The first cover part 251 may be connected to the lower end of the pipe 21. The first cover part 251 may extend and protrude laterally inward or radially inward from the lower end of the pipe 21. The first cover part 251 may be in close contact with the side surface 151b of the first flange 151. The first cover part 251 does not have to cover the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151. The first cover part 251 may cover or be in close contact with the upper surface 152a of the second flange 152. The first cover part 251 may cover the bottom of the insertion space 24.

[0046] The upper surface 151a of the first flange 151 may face the bottom of the insertion space 24. Because the first mold M1 and the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151 are in close contact with each other, no gap communicating with the first passage 101 is formed, and therefore the injection material 20a cannot flow between the first mold M1 and the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151. Therefore, the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151 is not covered by the body 20, but may be exposed to the insertion space 24 or may cover the bottom of the insertion space 24.

[0047] The second cover portion 252 may be connected to the first cover portion 251. The second cover portion 252 may extend and protrude downward from the first cover portion 251. A side portion 2521 of the second cover portion 252 may extend downward from the first cover portion 251. A lower portion 252 of the second cover portion 252 may extend and protrude laterally inward or radially inward from a lower end of the side portion 2521 of the second cover portion 252.

[0048] The second cover part 252 may be in close contact with the side surface 152b and the outer lower part 152c of the second flange 152. The side surface 2521 of the second cover part 252 may be in close contact with the side surface 152b of the second flange 152. The lower part 2522 of the second cover part 252 may cover or be in close contact with the outer lower part 152c of the second flange 152. The second flange 152 is disposed between the first cover part 251 and the second cover part 252 and may be supported in the up and down direction.

[0049] The second cover part 252 does not cover the inner lower part 152d of the second flange 152, and a cover hole 254 may be formed inside the lower part 2522 of the second cover part 252. The cover hole 254 may communicate with the hollow 14 of the heater pin 10.

[0050] Therefore, the injection material 20a does not adhere to the outer peripheral surface of the pin body 11, the heat conduction efficiency is increased, and the reliability of the heat conduction rate can be ensured. In addition, by sealing the gap between the covers 251, 252 and the flanges 151, 152, it is possible to prevent foreign matter such as liquid from leaking below the insertion space 24.

[0051] In addition, since the flanges 151 and 152 are engaged with and coupled to the covers 251 and 252 and supported in the vertical direction, the heater pin 10 can be prevented from coming off the pipe 21, improving structural safety.

[0052] 8, the rib 16 may be formed between the pin body 11 and the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151. The rib 16 may protrude upward from the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151 and extend obliquely upward toward the outer circumferential surface of the pin body 11. The rib 16 may be formed integrally with the pin body 11 and the first flange 151. The rib 16 may extend circumferentially along the outer circumferential surface of the pin body 11. Alternatively, a plurality of ribs 16 may be provided and arranged spaced apart from one another in the circumferential direction along the outer circumferential surface of the pin body 11.

[0053] Therefore, the rib 16 can support the pin body 11, and the pin body 11 can be prevented from breaking.

[0054] 9, the flange 15 can include a first flange 151'. The flange 15 can include a second flange 152'. The flange 15 can include a third flange 153'.

[0055] The first flange 151' may be located at the top of the flange 15. The second flange 152' may be located at the bottom of the flange 15. The third flange 153' may be located between the first flange 151' and the second flange 152'.

[0056] Between the first flange 151' and the second flange 152', the third flange 153' may be recessed inward. The third flange 153' may be referred to as a recessed portion 153'.

[0057] The heater pin 10 can be inserted into the first mold M1'. The first mold M1' can be closely attached to the upper surface 151a' of the first flange 151'. Since no gap communicating with the first passage 101' is formed between the first mold M1' and the upper surface 151a' of the first flange 151', the injection material 20a cannot flow in. The second mold M2' is spaced apart from the first mold M1', and passages 101', 102', 103', and 103 can be formed therebetween.

[0058] The first passage 101' may be in communication with the lower end of the pipe passage 103. The first passage 101' may surround a side surface 151b' of the first flange 151'. The second passage 102' may surround a side surface 152b' of the second flange 152'. The third passage 103' may surround a side surface 153b' of the third flange 153'. The third passage 103' may be located between the first passage 101' and the second passage 102'. The third passage 103' may be in communication with the first passage 101' and the second passage 102'.

[0059] 9 and 10, the body 20' may include a pipe 21. The body 20' may include a first cover portion 251'. The body 20' may include a second cover portion 252'. The body 20' may include a third cover portion 253'. The extrudate 20a may flow into the passages 101', 102', 103', and 103 and harden to form the body 20'.

[0060] The first cover portion 251' may extend inward from the lower end of the pipe 21. The first cover portion 251' may be closely coupled to a side surface 151b' of the first flange 151'. An upper surface 151a' of the first flange 151' may not be covered by the body 20' and may be exposed to the insertion space 24. The upper surface 151a' of the first flange 151' may cover the lower part of the insertion space 24 together with the first cover portion 251'.

[0061] The third cover portion 253' may protrude more inward than the first cover portion 251'. The third cover portion 253' may protrude more inward than the second cover portion 252'. The third cover portion 253' may be in close contact with the side surface of the recessed portion 153'. The third cover portion 253' may be referred to as a protrusion 253'.

[0062] The protrusion 253' may be inserted into the recess 153' between the first cover part 251' and the second cover part 252' in a tight contact state. The protrusion 253' may be supported by being in close contact with the lower part of the first cover part 251'. The protrusion 253' may be supported by being in close contact with the upper part of the second cover part 252'. The protrusion 253' may be supported in the up and down directions by the first cover part 251' and the second cover part 252'.

[0063] The first mold M1' can be in close contact with the upper surface 151a' of the first flange 151'. No gap communicating with the first passage 101' can be formed between the first mold M1' and the upper surface 151a' of the first flange 151'.

[0064] Therefore, the injection material 20a cannot flow between the first mold M1' and the upper surface 151a' of the first flange 151'. In addition, even if tolerances a, a' occur between the first mold M1 and the pin body 11 when inserting the pin body 11 into the groove of the first mold M1', the first mold M1' and the first flange 151' are in close contact with each other, so the injection material 20a cannot flow between the first mold M1' and the pin body 11. In addition, because the injection material 20a is injected outside the pin body 11 and does not harden, the thermal conduction efficiency of the heater 30 (see FIGS. 12 and 27) is increased, ensuring reliable thermal conduction efficiency.

[0065] Furthermore, by sealing between the covers 251', 252', 253' and the flanges 151', 152', 153', foreign matter such as liquid can be prevented from leaking below the insertion space 24.

[0066] In addition, since the flanges 151', 152', 153' are engaged with the covers 251', 252', 253' and supported in the vertical direction, the heater pin 10 can be prevented from coming off the pipe 21, and structural safety can be ensured.

[0067] 11 and 12, the hollow 14 inside the pin body 11 may extend vertically and open downward. The hollow 14 may communicate with a cover hole 254. The heater 30 may extend vertically. The heater 30 may be inserted and fixed into the hollow 14 through the cover hole 254. The heater 30 may be in close contact with the inner circumferential surface of the pin body 11 through the hollow 14.

[0068] The heater lead wire 31 may be connected to the heater 30. The heater lead wire 31 may be provided as a pair. The heater lead wire 31 may be exposed to the underside of the pipe 21 and the covers 251, 252 through the cover hole 254. The heater lead wire 31 may receive power from a power supply source and transmit it to the heater 30. The heater lead wire 31 may transmit a control signal to the heater 30. The heater 30 may receive current through the heater lead wire 31 and generate heat. The heater 30 may generate heat and transmit the heat to the outside of the heater pin 10. The heater 30 may heat the insertion space 24 or the stick S (see FIG. 27) inserted into the insertion space 24. The heater pin 10 may have a higher heat resistance than the injection object 20a or the body 20.

[0069] The heater 30 may be disposed above the bottom of the insertion space 24. The heater 30 may be disposed above the first cover part 251. The heater 30 may be disposed above the first flange 151. The first line L1-L1' may be defined as an imaginary line on the same plane as the bottom of the insertion space 24 or the upper surface of the first cover part 251. The second line L2-L2' may be defined as an imaginary line on the same plane as the bottom of the heater 30 and parallel to the first line L1-L1'. The second line L2-L2' may be spaced upward from the first line L1-L1' by a predetermined distance d. The predetermined distance d may be 0 mm or more.

[0070] The pin body 11 and the first flange 151 may be disposed between the heater 30 and the first cover portion 251. The first cover portion 251 may be spaced farther from the heater 30 by the pin body 11 and the first flange 151.

[0071] The reinforcing member 40 can be inserted into the hollow 14 of the heater pin 10 through the cover hole 254 and fixed therein. The reinforcing member 40 can be disposed below the heater 30. The reinforcing member 40 can support the lower part of the heater 30. The reinforcing member 40 can be fixed in close contact with the inner surface of the heater pin 10 in the hollow 14. The reinforcing member 40 can fill the hollow 14. The heater lead wire 31 can pass through the hole in the reinforcing member 40 and be exposed to the outside of the heater pin 10. The rigidity of the reinforcing member 40 may be the same as or greater than that of the heater pin 10. The reinforcing member 40 can be made of a highly heat-resistant material.

[0072] The reinforcing member 40 may overlap the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151. The reinforcing member 40 may extend vertically. The upper end of the reinforcing member 40 may be located at a height higher than the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151. The lower end of the reinforcing member 40 may be located at a height lower than the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151. The reinforcing member 40 can reinforce the rigidity of the pin body 11 around the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151 inside the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151.

[0073] Therefore, it is possible to reduce the influence of heat generated from the heater 30 on the first cover part 251. In addition, it is possible to prevent the first cover part 251 from being thermally deformed, which would cause a gap between the heater pin 10 to be generated or widen, and to prevent foreign matter such as liquid from leaking through the gap.

[0074] In addition, the reinforcing material 40 can prevent the heater pin 10 from breaking around the first flange 151.

[0075] 13, the method for manufacturing an aerosol generating device includes a step (S1) of inserting heater pins 10 into molds M1 and M2. In step S1, the first mold M1 and the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151 can be brought into close contact with each other. In step S1, no gap communicating with the first passage 101 is formed between the first mold M1 and the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151. Therefore, the injection material 20a cannot flow between the first mold M1 and the pin body 11 from the first passage 101.

[0076] The method for manufacturing the aerosol generating device may include a step (S2) of injecting the injection material 20a into the passages formed in the molds M1 and M2 to form the pipes 21. The covers 251 and 252 formed in step S2 may be engaged with and coupled to the flanges 151 and 152 to support the flanges 151 and 152 in the vertical direction. In step S2, the cover holes 254 may be formed to communicate with the hollows of the heater pins 10.

[0077] The method for manufacturing the aerosol generating device may include the step (S3) of inserting the heater 30 into the heater pin 10. In step S3, the heater 30 may be inserted into the hollow 14 in the heater pin 10. In step S3, the heater 30 may be disposed higher than the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151. This reduces the effect of heat generated by the heater 30 on the first cover part 251.

[0078] The method for manufacturing the aerosol generating device may include a step (S4) of inserting a reinforcing member 40 into the heater pin 10. In step S4, the reinforcing member 40 may overlap and be fixed to the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151. In step S4, the reinforcing member 40 may be located inside the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151 to reinforce the rigidity of the pin body 11 around the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151.

[0079] Referring to FIG. 14, the body 20″ can include a first space 255. The body 20″ can include a second space 256. The body 20″ can include a third space 257. The second space 256 can be referred to as a groove 256.

[0080] The first space 255 may be formed between the insertion space 24 and the second space 256. The first space 255 may be located below the insertion space 24 and communicate with the insertion space 24. The first space 255 may be located above the second space 256 and communicate with the second space 256. The first space 255 may be located above the upper part 2523 of the second cover part 252 and the second space 256.

[0081] The lower portion 2522 of the second cover portion 252 may surround a side of the cover hole 254. The side portion 2521 of the second cover portion 252 may surround a side of the second space 256. The lower portion 2522 of the second cover portion 252 may protrude inward from a lower end of the side portion 2521 of the second cover portion 252.

[0082] The second space 256 may be formed between the cover hole 254 and the first space 255. The second space 256 may be open at the top and bottom. The second space 256 may be located above the cover hole 254 and communicate with the cover hole 254. The second space 256 may be located below the first space 255 and communicate with the first space 255. The perimeter of the second space 256 may be larger than the perimeter of the cover hole 254.

[0083] The upper portion 2523 of the second cover portion 252 may be connected to the pipe 21. The upper portion 2523 of the second cover portion 252 may extend from the lower end of the pipe 21 to the upper end of the side portion 2522 of the second cover portion 252. The upper portion 2523 of the second cover portion 252 may extend circumferentially along the inner circumferential surface of the pipe 21.

[0084] The third space 257 may be formed by opening the upper portion 2523 of the second cover portion 252. The third space 257 may be formed at an edge of the upper portion 2523 of the second cover portion 252 adjacent to the inner circumferential surface of the pipe 21. The third space 257 is located below the first space 255 and may connect the first space 255 to the outside of the body 20″. A plurality of third spaces 257 may be provided. The plurality of third spaces 257 may be arranged spaced apart from each other along the circumferential direction. The third spaces 257 may be referred to as slots 257.

[0085] 14 and 15, the flanges 151 and 152 may be inserted into the second space 256. The upper side of the heater pin 10 or the pin body 11 may be disposed in the insertion space 24 in the vertical direction.

[0086] The second flange 152 may be inserted into the second space 256 and may be surrounded by the second cover portion 252. The second cover portion 252 may surround the side and outer lower portion of the second flange 152. The cover hole 254 may communicate with the hollow 14 of the heater pin 10.

[0087] The first flange 151 may protrude above the second cover portion 252. The first flange 151 may protrude higher than the upper portion 2523 of the second cover portion 252. The first flange 151 may be disposed in the first space 255. The first space 255 may surround the first flange 151. The first flange 151 may be disposed below the insertion space 24.

[0088] The second space 256 and the second flange 252 may have shapes corresponding to each other. The second space 256 and the second flange 252 are formed in a non-circular shape and cannot be rotated in the circumferential direction.

[0089] Referring to Figures 16 and 17, the pin body 11 and the pin tip 12 can be inserted into grooves formed in a first mold M1" which can be inserted into the insertion space 24. The first mold M1" can cover the top of the first space 255.

[0090] The second cover part 252 may be inserted into a second mold M2″. The second mold M2″ may surround and closely fit the outside of the second cover part 252. The second mold M2″ may closely fit the lower surface of the second flange 152. The second mold M2″ may cover the lower end of the third space 257.

[0091] The first space 255 may be located between the first mold M1'' and the second mold M2''. The third space 257 may be located between the first mold M1'' and the second mold M2''.

[0092] The injection port I may be formed by opening one of the first mold M1" and the second mold M2". The injection port I may be in communication with at least one of the first space 255 and the third space 257. For example, the injection port I may be formed by opening the second mold M2". For example, the injection port I may be in communication with the third space 257.

[0093] The injection material 20a can be injected between the first mold M1″ and the second mold M2″ through the injection port I. The injection material 20a can flow into the first space 255 and the third space 257. The injection material 20a can fill the first space 255 and the third space 257. The injection material 20a that has filled the first space 255 and the third space 257 can be hardened to form the first cover portion 251″ (see FIGS. 18 and 19). The injection material 20a that has filled the first space 255 can be hardened to form the first cover plate 2515 (see FIG. 19). The injection material 20a that has filled the third space 257 can be hardened to form the first cover protrusion 2517 (see FIG. 19).

[0094] The first mold M1'' can be in close contact with the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151. No gap communicating with the first space 255 is formed between the first mold M1'' and the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151.

[0095] Therefore, the injection material 20a does not flow between the first mold M1'' and the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151. In addition, the injection material 20a does not flow between the first mold M1 and the pin body 11.

[0096] 18 and 19, the first cover portion 251 ″ may include a first cover plate 2515 . The first cover portion 251 ″ may include a first cover protrusion 2517 .

[0097] The first cover portion 251" may fill the first space 255 (see FIG. 17) and the third space 257 (see FIG. 17). The first cover plate 2515 may fill the first space 255 (see FIG. 17). The first cover protrusion 2517 may fill the third space 257 (see FIG. 17). The first cover plate 2515 and the first cover protrusion 2517 may be integrally formed. The first cover protrusion 2517 may protrude from the first cover plate 2515.

[0098] The first cover plate 2515 may cover the lower portion of the insertion space 24 together with the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151. The first cover plate 2515 may have a disk shape. The upper surface of the first cover plate 2515 may be located parallel to and on the same plane as the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151.

[0099] The first cover plate 2515 may be coupled to the pipe 21, a side surface of the first flange 151, and an upper portion 2523 of the second cover portion 252. The first cover plate 2515 may be coupled to a lower end of the pipe 21. The first cover plate 2515 may be coupled to a side surface of the first flange 151 in close contact with the side surface. The first cover plate 2515 may be coupled to cover an upper side of the upper portion 2523 of the second cover portion 252. The first cover plate 2515 may be coupled to cover an upper surface of the second flange 152.

[0100] The first cover projection 2517 may protrude from an edge of the first cover plate 2515. The first cover projection 2517 may be provided in a plurality. The plurality of first cover projections 2517 may be arranged circumferentially along the edge of the first cover plate 2515.

[0101] The first cover protrusion 2517 may be coupled to the lower end of the pipe 21. The first cover protrusion 2517 may be coupled to a side of the upper part 2523 of the second cover part 252. The first cover protrusion 2517 may be arranged to be offset in the vertical direction from the lower end of the pipe 21. The first cover protrusion 2517 and the pipe 21 may have surfaces that contact each other in the vertical direction. The first cover protrusion 2517 may be hung upward by the pipe 21.

[0102] The second flange 152 may be coupled between the first cover portion 251″ and the second cover portion 252. The second flange 152 may be supported in the vertical direction by the lower portion 2522 of the first cover portion 251″ and the first cover plate 2515.

[0103] Therefore, it is possible to prevent the first cover part 251'' from coming off or the heater pin 10 from coming off.

[0104] 20, the rib 16 may be formed between the pin body 11 and the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151. The rib 16 may protrude upward from the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151 and extend obliquely upward toward the outer circumferential surface of the pin body 11. The rib 16 may be formed integrally with the pin body 11 and the first flange 151. The rib 16 may extend circumferentially along the outer circumferential surface of the pin body 11. Alternatively, a plurality of ribs 16 may be provided and arranged spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction along the outer circumferential surface of the pin body 11.

[0105] Therefore, the rib 16 can support the pin body 11, and the pin body 11 can be prevented from breaking.

[0106] 21 and 22, the heater 30 can be inserted and fixed into the hollow 14 through the cover hole 254. The reinforcing member 40 can fill the hollow 14. The heater lead wire 31 can be exposed to the outside of the heater pin 10 by passing through the hole in the reinforcing member 40, as described above (see FIGS. 11 and 12).

[0107] 23, the method for manufacturing the aerosol generating device may include the step (S10) of inserting the second flange 152 into the groove 256 formed in the second cover part 252. In step S10, the second flange 152 may be inserted into the second space 256 and surrounded and supported by the second cover part 252. In step S10, the first flange 151 may protrude into the first space 255. In step S10, the pin body 11 may be placed in the insertion space 24.

[0108] The method for manufacturing the aerosol generating device may include a step (S20) of inserting the pipe 21 and the heater pin 10 into the molds M1" and M2". In step S20, the first space 255 and the third space 257 may be located between the first mold M1" and the second mold M2". In step S20, the first mold M1" may cover the upper part of the first space 255. In step S20, the second mold M2" may cover the lower part of the third space 257.

[0109] The method for manufacturing the aerosol generating device may include a step (S30) of forming a first cover part 251″ by injecting the injection material 20a into the first space 255 and the third space 257 located in the molds M1″ and M2″. In step S30, the injection material 20a may fill the second space 255 and the third space 257. The first cover part 251″ formed in step S30 may be closely attached to the side of the first flange 151. The cover part 251″ formed in step S30 may be closely attached to the upper surface of the second flange 152.

[0110] Therefore, the first flange 151 and the second flange 152 are supported in the vertical direction, and the heater pin 10 can be prevented from coming off.

[0111] The method for manufacturing the aerosol generating device may include the step (S3) of inserting the heater 30 into the heater pin 10. In step S3, the heater 30 may be inserted into the hollow 14 in the heater pin 10. In step S3, the heater 30 may be disposed higher than the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151. This reduces the effect of heat generated by the heater 30 on the first cover part 251".

[0112] The method for manufacturing the aerosol generating device may include a step (S4) of inserting a reinforcing member 40 into the heater pin 10. In step S4, the reinforcing member 40 may overlap and be fixed to the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151. In step S4, the reinforcing member 40 may be located inside the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151 to reinforce the rigidity of the pin body 11 around the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151.

[0113] Referring to FIG. 24, the heater 300 may be inserted into the hollow 14 of the heater pin 10 (see FIG. 2). The heater 300 may extend in the vertical direction. The heater 300 is a magnetic material and can generate heat by induced current. The heater 300 may have a shape of a wound thin plate. The lead wire 31 connected to the heater 300 may not be present (see FIG. 11).

[0114] The sensor 50 may be inserted into the hollow 14 (see FIG. 2). The sensor 50 may be disposed below the heater 300. The sensor 50 may sense the temperature of the heater 300. The sensor lead wire 51 may be connected to the sensor 50. The sensor lead wire 51 may be provided as a pair. The sensor lead wire 51 may transmit power supplied from a power supply source to the sensor 50. The sensor lead wire 51 may transmit a control signal to the sensor 50.

[0115] The reinforcing member 40 may be inserted into the hollow 14 (see FIG. 2) of the heater pin 10. The reinforcing member 40 may be disposed below the sensor 50. The reinforcing member 40 may support the lower part of the sensor 50. The reinforcing member 40 may be fixed in close contact with the inner surface of the heater pin 10 in the hollow 14. The reinforcing member 40 may fill the hollow 14. The sensor lead wire 51 may pass through the reinforcing member 40 and be exposed to the outside of the heater pin 10.

[0116] 25, the heater 300 may extend vertically. The heater 300 may have a cylindrical shape. The heater 300 may be flexible. The heater 300 may have a shape in which a thin plate is rolled or bent into a cylindrical shape. The bending direction BD in which the heater 300 bends may intersect with the longitudinal direction LD of the heater 300. For example, the bending direction BD of the heater 300 may be perpendicular to the longitudinal direction LD of the heater 300.

[0117] Referring to FIG. 25(a), the heater 300 may be bent in the bending direction BD. One side of the heater 300 may be cut along the longitudinal direction LD of the heater 300. The heater 300 may have a cutout gap 303 extending longitudinally in the longitudinal direction LD on one side of the cylindrical shape. The heater 300 may have a C-shaped cross section. The heater hole 304 may be defined as a space formed inside the heater 300. The heater 300 may surround the sides of the heater hole 304. The heater hole 304 may extend vertically inside the heater 300. The heater hole 304 may be in communication with the cutout gap 303. The heater hole 304 may be open at the top and bottom.

[0118] 25(b), as another example, the heater 300 may have a cylindrical shape that is circumferentially rolled. The heater 300 may have a helical cross section. In this case, the heater hole 304 may be formed inside the heater 300. In this case, the heater hole 304 may also have a cutout gap 303 that extends long in the longitudinal direction LD on one side.

[0119] The curvature of the heater 300 in the second state 300b may be smaller than the curvature of the heater 300 in the first state 300a. The radius of curvature of the heater 300 in the second state 300b may be larger than that of the heater 300 in the first state 300a. The heater 300 in the second state 300b may have larger heater holes 304 and larger incision gaps 303 than the heater 300 in the first state 300a.

[0120] The heater 300 may be formed of an elastic body. The heater 300 may have a property of restoring from a first rolled state 300a to a second state 300b in which the heater 300 expands outward due to an elastic force. The heater 300 may have a restoring force or elastic force in a direction in which the curvature of the heater 300 decreases. The heater 300 may have a restoring force or elastic force in a direction in which the radius of curvature of the heater 300 increases. The heater 300 may have a restoring force or elastic force in a direction in which the size of the heater holes 304 and the incision gaps 303 increases.

[0121] 25 and 26, the heater 300 in the first state 300a may be inserted into the hollow 14 of the heater pin 10. The diameter D1 of the outer circumferential surface of the heater 300 in the first state 300a may be smaller than the diameter D3 of the hollow 14. The diameter D2 of the outer circumferential surface of the heater 300 in the second state 300b may be larger than the diameter D3 of the hollow 14.

[0122] Within the hollow 14, the heater 300 may have an elastic force or restoring force to move from the first state 300a to the second state 300b. Within the hollow 14, the diameter D1 of the outer circumferential surface of the heater 300 may be the same as the diameter D2 of the hollow 14. Within the hollow 14, the curvature of the outer circumferential surface of the heater 300 may be the same as the curvature of the hollow 14. Within the hollow 14, the heater 300 may press the inner circumferential surface of the heater pin 10 by its elastic force, and may press against the inner circumferential surface of the heater pin 10.

[0123] Therefore, the outer circumferential surface of the heater 300 can be closely attached and fixed to the inner circumferential surface of the heater pin 10 within the hollow 14. Also, a bonding process for fixing the heater 300 inside the heater pin 10 is not required, and a lead wire for the heater 300 is not required, simplifying the manufacturing process. Also, problems of tangled or broken lead wires do not occur.

[0124] 13 and 23, in step S3, the heater 300 shown in FIGS. 25 and 26 may be inserted into the heater pin 10. The step S3 of inserting the heater 300 may include bending the heater 300 into a first state 300a. Step S3 may include inserting the heater 300 in the first state 300a into the hollow 14 of the heater pin 10 through the opening. In step S3, the heater 300 may be inserted into the hollow 14 while being bent into the first state 300a. In step S3, the heater 300 may be fixed inside the heater pin 10 by pressing against the inner circumferential surface of the heater pin 10 in the hollow 14. In step S3, the heater 300 may be positioned higher than the cover portion 251.

[0125] 27, the induction coil 60 may be wound multiple times around the outer periphery of the pipe 21. The induction coil 60 may surround the heater 300. The heater 300 may generate heat through the induction coil 60 in an induction heating manner.

[0126] The heater 300 may be disposed above the bottom of the insertion space 24. The heater 300 may be disposed above the first cover part 251. The heater 300 may be disposed above the first flange 151. The first line L1-L1' may be defined as an imaginary line on the same plane as the bottom of the insertion space 24 or the upper surface of the first cover part 251. The second line L2-L2' may be defined as an imaginary line on the same plane as the bottom of the heater 300 and parallel to the first line L1-L1'. The second line L2-L2' may be spaced upward from the first line L1-L1' by a predetermined distance d. The predetermined distance d may be 0 mm or more.

[0127] Therefore, it is possible to reduce the influence of heat generated from the heater 300 on the first cover part 251. In addition, it is possible to prevent the first cover part 251 from being thermally deformed, which would cause a gap between the heater pin 10 to be generated or widen, and to prevent foreign matter such as liquid from leaking through the gap.

[0128] Referring to FIG. 28, the sensor 50' may be inserted into the heater hole 304 (see FIG. 26). The sensor 50' may have a shape corresponding to the heater hole 304. The sensor 50' may extend vertically. For example, the sensor 50' may have a long cylindrical shape. The sensor 50' may be surrounded by the heater 300. The sensor 50' may sense the temperature of the heater 300 inside the heater 300.

[0129] The sensor lead wire 51 may extend from the sensor 50' to the underside of the heater 300. The sensor lead wire 51 may pass through the reinforcing member 40 and extend to the underside of the second cover portion 252.

[0130] The reinforcing member 40 may overlap the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151. The reinforcing member 40 may extend vertically. The upper end of the reinforcing member 40 may be located at a height higher than the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151. The lower end of the reinforcing member 40 may be located at a height lower than the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151. The reinforcing member 40 can reinforce the rigidity of the pin body 11 around the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151 inside the upper surface 151a of the first flange 151.

[0131] Therefore, it is possible to reduce the influence of heat generated from the heater 30 on the first cover part 251. In addition, it is possible to prevent the first cover part 251 from being thermally deformed, which would cause a gap between the heater pin 10 to be generated or widen, and to prevent foreign matter such as liquid from leaking through the gap.

[0132] In addition, the reinforcing material 40 can prevent the heater pin 10 from breaking around the first flange 151.

[0133] Referring to Figures 1 to 28, the aerosol generating device may include a pipe that forms an insertion space, a cover that closes the bottom of the insertion space, a long heater pin that has one side connected to the cover and the other side located within the insertion space and forms a long hollow inside, and a heater that is located within the hollow at a position higher than the cover.

[0134] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the aerosol generating device may further include an induction coil surrounding a portion of the pipe and inducing heat in the heater.

[0135] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the hollow may have an opening on one side of the heater pin.

[0136] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the heater has a long cylindrical shape, is flexible, and can be cut on one side along the longitudinal direction LD.

[0137] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the heater may have a C-shaped cross section.

[0138] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the heater has an elongated cylindrical shape, is configured to be flexible, and can be circumferentially wound.

[0139] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the heater may be formed of an elastic material.

[0140] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the heater may be located within the hollow and held in place by a resilient force.

[0141] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the aerosol generating device may further include a sensor located within the heater for sensing the temperature of the heater.

[0142] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the aerosol generating device may further include a sensor located within the hollow space for sensing the temperature of the heater.

[0143] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the aerosol generating device may further include a reinforcing member that fills a portion of the hollow space below the heater and supports the heater pin around the periphery of the cover.

[0144] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the aerosol generating device may further include a flange that protrudes laterally from one side of the heater pin, is formed integrally with the heater pin, and is coupled to the cover to separate the cover from the heater pin.

[0145] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the aerosol generating device may further include a rib extending from the flange to an outer circumferential surface of the heater pin adjacent to the flange to support the heater pin.

[0146] Furthermore, a method for manufacturing an aerosol generating device according to one aspect of the present disclosure may include inserting the heater into the heater pin, and during the inserting step, the heater may be positioned at a higher position than the cover.

[0147] In addition, in a method for manufacturing an aerosol generating device according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the heater has a long, flexible plate shape, and the method for manufacturing the aerosol generating device includes a step of inserting the heater into the heater pin, and the step of inserting the heater may include a step of bending the heater circumferentially to form a cylindrical shape, and a step of inserting the heater into the hollow through the opening.

[0148] 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.

[0149] 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.

[0150] 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. a pipe forming an insertion space; a cover that closes a lower portion of the insertion space; a long heater pin having one side coupled to the cover and the other side positioned within the insertion space, forming a long hollow therein; a heater located within the hollow at a position higher than the cover.

2. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1 , further comprising an induction coil surrounding a portion of the pipe and inducing heat in the heater.

3. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1 , wherein the hollow defines an opening on one side of the heater pin.

4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 3 , wherein the heater has a long cylindrical shape, is flexible, and has one side cut along the longitudinal direction LD.

5. The aerosol generating device of claim 4 , wherein the heater has a C-shaped cross section.

6. 4. The aerosol generating device according to claim 3, wherein the heater has an elongated cylindrical shape, is flexible, and is wound circumferentially.

7. The aerosol generating device according to claim 4 or 6, wherein the heater is formed of an elastic material.

8. The aerosol generating device according to claim 7 , wherein the heater is located within the hollow and is fixed in place by an elastic force.

9. The aerosol generating device according to claim 4 or 6, further comprising a sensor located within the heater for sensing the temperature of the heater.

10. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1 , further comprising a sensor located within the hollow space for sensing the temperature of the heater.

11. The aerosol generating device according to claim 1 , further comprising a reinforcing material that fills a portion of the hollow below the heater and supports the heater pin around the periphery of the cover.

12. 2. The aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising a flange protruding laterally from one side of the heater pin, integrally formed with the heater pin, and coupled to the cover to space the cover from the heater pin.

13. The aerosol generating device according to claim 12 , further comprising a rib extending from the flange to an outer circumferential surface of the heater pin adjacent to the flange to support the heater pin.

14. A method for manufacturing the aerosol generating device of claim 1, comprising: inserting the heater into the heater pin; The method for manufacturing an aerosol generating device, wherein in the step of inserting the heater, the heater is positioned at a higher position than the cover.

15. A method for manufacturing the aerosol generating device according to claim 3, comprising the steps of: The heater has an elongated, flexible plate shape, and the method for manufacturing the aerosol generating device includes: inserting the heater into the heater pin; The step of inserting the heater includes: bending the heater circumferentially to form a cylindrical shape; and inserting the heater into the hollow through the opening.

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