Flavor inhaler

Abstract

Provided is a flavor inhaler. The flavor inhaler comprises: a body part having an internal space; and a sliding part that is attached to the body part and is slidable between a first position and a second position along a first direction. The sliding part has a first magnet and a second magnet arranged so as to be separated from each other in the first direction. The body part has a fixing member at least partially positioned between the first magnet and the second magnet and configured to receive an attractive force from the first magnet and the second magnet.

Description

flavor aspirator

[0001] The present invention relates to a flavor inhaler.

[0002] Conventionally, flavor inhalers for inhaling flavors and the like without burning a material have been known. The flavor inhalers have, for example, a chamber for accommodating a flavor-generating article and a heater for heating the flavor-generating article accommodated in the chamber (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 to 3).

[0003] Patent Publication No. 2001-521123 Patent Publication No. 5963375 International Publication No. 2016 / 207407 Chinese Utility Model No. 213307421

[0004] As disclosed in Patent Documents 3 and 4, flavor inhalers may have a sliding mechanism that slides relative to the housing, such as a lid that opens and closes an opening for inserting a flavor-generating article. In such a sliding mechanism, it is conceivable to use a magnet to fix the sliding mechanism between a first position and a second position. For example, a sliding mechanism that utilizes the repulsive force of a magnet requires a magnet to be installed on the housing side, which may reduce the design freedom of the flavor inhaler. Furthermore, for example, a sliding mechanism that utilizes the attractive force of a magnet requires three or more magnets, as disclosed in Patent Document 4, which may reduce the design freedom of the flavor inhaler and increase costs.

[0005] One of the objects of the present invention is to make the sliding mechanism of the flavor inhaler compact.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a flavor inhaler. The flavor inhaler includes a main body having an internal space and a sliding part attached to the main body so as to be slidable between a first position and a second position along a first direction. The sliding part includes a first magnet and a second magnet spaced apart from each other along the first direction. The main body includes a fixing member at least partially located between the first magnet and the second magnet and configured to receive attractive forces from the first magnet and the second magnet.

[0007] According to the first aspect, for example, the first magnet approaches the fixed member and applies an attractive force to urge the sliding part to be fixed in the first position, and the second magnet approaches the fixed member and applies an attractive force to urge the sliding part to be fixed in the second position. Therefore, the sliding mechanism can be configured by the first magnet and the second magnet provided in the sliding part, and the sliding mechanism can be made compact.

[0008] The first magnet may have a first end facing the internal space of the main body portion and a second end opposite the first end, and the fixing member may be positioned closer to the first end than an intermediate position between the first end and the second end.

[0009] When the fixed member is positioned closer to the second end than the intermediate position, the sliding part including the first magnet is positioned relatively closer to the internal space, which can increase the size of the main body. In contrast, when the fixed member is positioned closer to the first end than the intermediate position, the sliding part including the first magnet is positioned outside the main body, which can prevent the main body from becoming larger.

[0010] The first magnet may be configured to abut against the fixed member when the sliding portion is located at the first position, and the second magnet may be configured to abut against the fixed member when the sliding portion is located at the second position.

[0011] In this case, when the sliding part slides between the first position and the second position, the fixed member and the first magnet or the second magnet come into contact with each other, giving the user a clicking sensation and improving operability. In addition, because the first magnet and the second magnet function as contact members that come into contact with the fixed member, an increase in the number of parts can be suppressed.

[0012] The sliding portion may have an abutting portion that abuts against the fixed member at the first position or the second position.

[0013] In this case, when the sliding part slides between the first position and the second position, the fixed member and the abutting part abut against each other, giving the user a clicking sensation and improving operability. Also, since the sliding part has a contact part different from the first magnet and the second magnet, damage or displacement of the first magnet and the second magnet due to the first magnet and the second magnet abutting against the fixed member can be suppressed.

[0014] The fixing member may extend in a third direction perpendicular to both the first direction and the second direction connecting the internal space and the sliding portion.

[0015] In this case, the fixing member does not extend into the internal space of the main body, which prevents the main body from becoming large. Also, because the fixing member does not extend in the direction in which the first magnet and the second magnet are arranged (the first direction), it is possible to prevent the length of the sliding part in the first direction from becoming unnecessarily long.

[0016] The fixing member may extend to a length that exceeds the width of the sliding portion in the third direction.

[0017] In this case, the fixing member has a sufficient length to receive the attractive force of the first magnet and the second magnet, and can stably fix the sliding part to the first position or the second position. Also, in this case, both ends of the fixing member can protrude from the sliding part, and therefore both ends of the fixing member can be stably fixed to the main body part.

[0018] The magnet may further include a sensor for detecting the position of at least one of the first magnet and the second magnet.

[0019] In this case, the position of the sliding part can be detected by the sensor. Therefore, if the sliding part is, for example, a lid that opens and closes an opening for inserting a flavor-generating product, the sensor can detect whether the lid is open or closed.

[0020] The sliding portion may have a stopper portion that comes into contact with a third end of at least one of the first magnet and the second magnet, the third end facing the fixed member.

[0021] When a stopper is used to position the fourth end of the first or second magnet opposite the third end, the distance from the fixed member may vary due to dimensional tolerances of the first or second magnet. By positioning at least one of the first and second magnets with a stopper at the third end of at least one of the first and second magnets, the variation in the distance from the fixed member can be reduced. Furthermore, because the third end facing the fixed member contacts the stopper, even if at least one of the first and second magnets applies an attractive force to the fixed member, the movement of at least one of the first and second magnets toward the fixed member can be prevented.

[0022] The sliding portion may have a space that opens a fourth end opposite the third end of at least one of the first magnet and the second magnet.

[0023] When the third end and fourth end of the first or second magnet are fixed to the sliding part so as to be sandwiched between them, the dimensional tolerance of the first or second magnet may cause variation in its position. In contrast, by leaving the fourth end of at least one of the first and second magnets open, the position of at least one of the first and second magnets is determined only by the stopper part, and variation in the distance from the fixed member can be suppressed.

[0024] The sliding portion includes a bottom member located on the internal space side and a top member that sandwiches the first magnet and the second magnet together with the bottom member, and the bottom member and the top member may sandwich the first magnet and the second magnet in a second direction connecting the internal space and the sliding portion.

[0025] In this case, the first magnet and the second magnet are sandwiched between the bottom surface member and the top surface member from the second direction, so that the first magnet and the second magnet can be prevented from shifting in position in the second direction.

[0026] The first magnet and the second magnet may be adhered to one of the bottom surface member and the top surface member.

[0027] In this case, it is possible to prevent the first magnet and the second magnet from becoming misaligned or falling off when assembling the bottom surface member and the top surface member.

[0028] The sliding portion may include a buffer member provided between the first magnet and the second magnet and the other of the bottom surface member and the top surface member.

[0029] In this case, it is possible to prevent the first and second magnets from becoming misaligned or to prevent excessive pressure from the bottom and top members on the first and second magnets when assembling the bottom and top members, and it is also possible to reduce the impact on the first and second magnets when the flavor inhaler is dropped.

[0030] The main body may have an opening into which a flavor-generating article can be inserted, the first position being a closed position that covers the opening, and the second position being an open position that opens the opening.

[0031] In this case, the sliding portion can function as a lid that opens and closes the opening.

[0032] According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a flavor inhaler. The flavor inhaler includes a main body having an internal space and a sliding part attached to the main body so as to be slidable between a first position and a second position along a first direction. The main body includes a fixing member for attaching the sliding part to the main body. The sliding part has an elongated hole extending in the first direction. The fixing member is disposed so as to pass through the elongated hole in a third direction perpendicular to both a second direction connecting the internal space of the main body and the sliding part and the first direction.

[0033] According to the second aspect, since the fixing member is disposed to pass through the elongated hole of the sliding portion, it is possible to guide the sliding portion in the first direction while preventing the sliding portion from falling off the main body portion with a simple structure. Moreover, since the fixing member passes through the elongated hole in the third direction, the fixing member does not extend into the internal space of the main body portion, thereby preventing the main body portion from becoming large. Furthermore, since the fixing member does not extend in the first direction, it is possible to prevent the length of the sliding portion in the first direction from becoming unnecessarily long.

[0034] The sliding portion has a bottom surface portion located on the internal space side, a top surface portion facing the bottom surface portion, and a side surface portion located between the bottom surface portion and the top surface portion and extending in the first direction, and the long hole may be formed in the side surface portion, and the top surface portion and the side surface portion may be integrally molded.

[0035] In this case, since the top surface portion is integrally molded with the side surface portion in which the elongated hole is formed, it is possible to prevent the top surface portion from falling off the main body portion.

[0036] The sliding portion may have a bottom surface member located on the internal space side, and a top surface member configured to cover the bottom surface member.

[0037] In this case, when the sliding portion has a component inside, the component can be held by the bottom surface member and the top surface member.

[0038] The bottom member may be disposed between the main body portion and the fixing member.

[0039] In this case, the fixing member can prevent the bottom member from falling off the main body portion.

[0040] The top surface member may have a first end surface facing the internal space of the main body portion, and the first end surface may be disposed so as to be spaced apart from the main body portion.

[0041] In this case, no friction occurs between the main body and the top surface member, so that friction occurring between the sliding part and the main body when the sliding part slides can be reduced, thereby reducing wear on the sliding part and the main body.

[0042] The bottom member may be arranged so as to be able to come into contact with the fixing member.

[0043] In this case, since the fixing member is capable of coming into contact with the bottom member, rattling of the bottom member can be suppressed and the bottom member can be suppressed from falling off.

[0044] The bottom surface member may have a first surface located on the internal space side and a first convex portion provided on the first surface, and the bottom surface member may contact the main body portion via the first convex portion.

[0045] In this case, the contact area between the bottom member and the main body can be reduced, allowing the sliding portion to slide smoothly, and also reducing wear on the bottom member and the main body.

[0046] The bottom surface member may have a second surface extending in the first direction and the second direction and a second convex portion provided on the second surface, and the bottom surface member may contact the main body portion via the second convex portion.

[0047] In this case, the contact area between the bottom member and the main body portion is reduced, allowing the sliding portion to slide smoothly and suppressing rattle of the sliding portion in the third direction.

[0048] The fixing member may have a first end facing the internal space and a second end opposite the first end, and the second end may be positioned so as not to come into contact with the sliding portion.

[0049] In this case, friction between the fixed member and the sliding portion can be reduced, allowing the sliding portion to slide smoothly, and distortion of the fixed member due to contact with the sliding portion can be suppressed.

[0050] The main body may have a through hole, and the fixing member may be rod-shaped and fixed to the main body by passing through the through hole.

[0051] In this case, the fixing member can be firmly fixed to the main body portion.

[0052] The main body may have a recess, and one end of the fixing member may be accommodated in the recess and fixed to the main body.

[0053] In this case, the fixing member is inserted into the through-hole, with one end accommodated in the recess and the other end held in the through-hole, so that both ends of the fixing member are supported by the main body. This prevents excessive insertion of the fixing member in the longitudinal direction, facilitating positioning and preventing damage to the fixing member. As a result, it is possible to prevent the fixing member from being enlarged in diameter to improve rigidity, and therefore the main body from being enlarged.

[0054] The main body may have a housing that defines the internal space and a wall that defines the through-hole, and the wall may be integrally molded with the housing.

[0055] In this case, the wall portion in which the through hole is formed is not disassembled from the housing, so that the sliding portion can be reliably prevented from falling off from the housing together with the wall portion.

[0056] The through-hole may not communicate with the internal space of the main body.

[0057] In this case, it is possible to prevent foreign matter or liquid from entering the internal space of the main body through the through-hole, thereby reducing the occurrence of breakdowns in the flavor inhaler.

[0058] A panel may be provided to cover the through-hole so that the through-hole is not visible from the outside.

[0059] In this case, it is possible to prevent the through-hole from being visible, thereby preventing the appearance from being deteriorated, and also to prevent the user from disassembling the flavor inhaler.

[0060] The fixing member may have a first portion that can pass through the through hole and a second portion that cannot pass through the through hole, and the first portion may be arranged to pass through the elongated hole of the sliding portion.

[0061] In this case, excessive insertion of the fixing member in the length direction can be prevented, and positioning can be easily performed.

[0062] The sliding portion may have an edge portion that defines the slot, and the fixing member may be spaced apart from the edge portion when the sliding portion slides in the first direction.

[0063] In this case, friction between the fixed member and the sliding portion can be reduced, allowing the sliding portion to slide smoothly, and wear of the fixed member and the sliding portion due to contact between the fixed member and the sliding portion can be suppressed.

[0064] The sliding portion may have a front end and a rear end that face each other in the first direction, and the front end and the rear end may be configured not to come into contact with the main body portion when the sliding portion is positioned in the first position or the second position.

[0065] In this case, the front end and rear end can be prevented from coming into contact with the main body and being damaged, and deterioration of the appearance of the sliding portion due to use can be prevented.

[0066] The main body may have an opening into which a flavor-generating article can be inserted, the first position being a closed position that covers the opening, and the second position being an open position that opens the opening.

[0067] In this case, the sliding portion can function as a lid that opens and closes the opening.

[0068] FIG. 1 is a schematic side cross-sectional view showing a smoking system according to the present embodiment; FIG. 2 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of the flavor inhaler shown in FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is a top view of the flavor inhaler; FIG. 4 is an enlarged partial perspective view of a sliding part of the flavor inhaler; FIG. 5 is an enlarged partial perspective view of the flavor inhaler with the sliding part of FIG. 4 removed; FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a fixing member; FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the sliding part; FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the sliding part; FIG. 9 is a side cross-sectional view of the sliding part; FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a bottom member; FIG. 11 is a bottom view of the sliding part with the bottom member removed.

[0069] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings described below, identical or corresponding components are designated by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted. FIG. 1 is a schematic side cross-sectional view showing a smoking system 100 according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of the flavor inhaler 120 shown in FIG. 1. For convenience of explanation, an X-Y-Z Cartesian coordinate system may be used in the drawings described in this specification. In this coordinate system, the Z axis faces vertically upward, the X-Y plane is positioned to cut the flavor inhaler 120 horizontally, and the Y axis is positioned to extend from the front to the back of the flavor inhaler 120. The Z axis can also be referred to as the insertion direction of the flavor generating article 110 housed in the heater assembly 30 (described later). The X axis direction can also be referred to as the device longitudinal direction in a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction of the flavor generating article 110, or the first sliding direction d1 of the sliding portion 40. The Y-axis direction can also be said to be the short-side direction of the device in a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction of the flavor inhaler 120.

[0070] 1, smoking system 100 includes flavor-generating article 110 having a smokable material and flavor inhaler 120 that heats and atomizes the smokable material. In this embodiment, a case where a puffing action is performed while a user holds flavor-generating article 110 in their mouth is illustrated. Air inhaled by the user is guided into the user's mouth in the order of airflow 100A, airflow 100C, and airflow 100B, for example.

[0071] Flavor-generating article 110 is a substrate containing a smokable substance such as tobacco that can generate a smokable flavor, and has, for example, a columnar shape extending along the longitudinal direction. Flavor-generating article 110 may be, for example, a tobacco stick.

[0072] As shown in FIG. 2 , the flavor inhaler 120 includes a main body 130 having an internal space 130a and a sliding part 40 slidably attached to the main body 130. The main body 130 may have a housing 131 defining the internal space 130a. The sliding part 40 is configured to be slidable relative to the main body 130 along a first direction d1 (the X-axis direction in the illustrated example) between a first position and a second position. As shown in FIG. 1 , the main body 130 may have an opening 130b into which the flavor-generating article 110 can be inserted. In this embodiment, the first position to which the sliding part 40 moves is a closed position that covers the opening 130b (see FIG. 2 ), and the second position is an open position that opens the opening 130b (see FIG. 1 ). That is, in this embodiment, the sliding part 40 can function as a lid that opens and closes the opening 130b. The sliding part 40 is not limited to this, and may be any component provided in the flavor inhaler 120.

[0073] The flavor inhaler 120 includes a battery 10, a control circuit 20, and a heater assembly 30, which are housed in the internal space 130a. The battery 10 stores power used by the flavor inhaler 120. For example, the battery 10 is a lithium-ion battery. The battery 10 may be rechargeable by an external power source.

[0074] The control circuit 20 is configured with a CPU, a memory, etc., and controls the operation of the flavor inhaler 120. For example, the control circuit 20 starts heating the flavor-generating article 110 in response to a user's operation on an input device such as a push button or a slide switch (not shown), and stops heating the flavor-generating article 110 after a certain time has elapsed. The control circuit 20 may stop heating the flavor-generating article 110 even before the certain time has elapsed since the start of heating the flavor-generating article 110 if the number of puffing actions by the user exceeds a certain value. For example, the puffing action is detected by a sensor (not shown).

[0075] Alternatively, the control circuit 20 may start heating the flavor-generating article 110 in response to the start of a puffing action, and may stop heating the flavor-generating article 110 in response to the end of the puffing action. The control circuit 20 may stop heating the flavor-generating article 110 when a certain time has elapsed since the start of a puffing action, even before the end of the puffing action. In the embodiment, the control circuit 20 is disposed between the battery 10 and the heater assembly 30, and suppresses heat transfer from the heater assembly 30 to the battery 10.

[0076] The heater assembly 30 is an assembly that heats the flavor generating article 110. The heater assembly 30 has a chamber 32 that receives the flavor generating article 110 and a heating unit (not shown). The heating unit (not shown) is configured to heat the flavor generating article 110 received in the chamber 32. The heating unit is a heating element that generates heat, i.e., its temperature increases, due to power from the battery 10. The heating unit may be a heater disposed in the flavor inhaler 120. The heater may include an electric heating wire. Alternatively, the heater may be configured to generate heat using an induction coil (not shown). The heater may be configured to heat the flavor generating article 110 received in the chamber 32 from the outside or inside of the flavor generating article 110. Instead of the heating unit, the flavor generating article 110 may have a susceptor therein. In this case, the susceptor may be inductively heated by the induction coil disposed in the flavor inhaler 120. Alternatively, the flavor inhaler 120 may have a microwave radiation source as a heating unit. In this case, a microwave absorber such as water or glycerin contained in the flavor-generating article 110 can be heated by microwaves from the microwave radiation source.

[0077] Next, the sliding part 40 shown in Figures 1 and 2 will be described in detail. Figure 3 is a top view of the flavor inhaler 120. Figure 4 is an enlarged partial perspective view of the sliding part 40 of the flavor inhaler 120. Figure 5 is an enlarged partial perspective view of the flavor inhaler 120 with the sliding part 40 of Figure 4 removed. As shown in Figure 3, the main body 130 has a housing 131 and a panel 132 attached to the housing 131. Note that Figures 4 and 5 show the flavor inhaler 120 with the panel 132 removed. The main body 130 has a recess 133 in which the sliding part 40 is disposed. In this embodiment, the recess 133 is formed in the upper part of the main body 130. The recess 133 has a bottom wall 133a and a side wall 133b. The opening 130b is formed in the bottom wall 133a. The sliding part 40 is configured to slide in the first direction d1 inside the recess 133. In the illustrated example, the side wall portion 133b extends around the entire circumference of the sliding portion 40, but the side wall portion 133b may be configured to surround a portion of the outer periphery of the sliding portion 40.

[0078] As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 , the main body 130 includes a fixing member 90 for attaching the sliding portion 40 to the main body 130. The fixing member 90 extends in a third direction (Y-axis direction) perpendicular to both the second direction d2 (Z-axis direction) and the first direction d1 connecting the internal space 130a of the main body 130 and the sliding portion 40. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5 , the fixing member 90 is rod-shaped, the main body 130 has a through-hole 134, and the rod-shaped fixing member 90 is preferably fixed to the main body 130 by passing through the through-hole 134. In this case, the fixing member 90 can be firmly fixed to the main body 130. In the examples shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 , the through-hole 134 is circular, but the through-hole 134 may have any shape. Note that the fixing member 90 may be arranged to extend from the internal space 130a of the main body 130 to the inside of the recess 133, for example, along the second direction d2. In this case, the sliding portion 40 can be guided by the portion of the fixed member 90 that protrudes into the recess 133 and slide in the first direction d1.

[0079] As shown in FIG. 5 , the main body 130 may have a recess 135. In this case, it is preferable that one end of the fixing member 90 is accommodated in the recess 135 and fixed to the main body 130. In this case, the fixing member 90 is inserted into the through-hole 134, with one end accommodated in the recess 135 and the other end held in the through-hole 134, so that both ends of the fixing member 90 are supported by the main body 130. This prevents excessive insertion of the fixing member 90 in the longitudinal direction, facilitates positioning, and prevents the fixing member 90 from being damaged. As a result, it is possible to prevent the fixing member 90 from being enlarged in diameter to improve rigidity, and therefore the main body 130 from being enlarged in size. In the illustrated example, the recess 135 is formed in the side wall 133b of the recess 133. Instead of the recess 135, the main body 130 may have a through-hole into which one end of the fixing member 90 is inserted.

[0080] The main body 130 has a wall 136 that defines the through-hole 134, and the wall 136 is preferably molded integrally with the housing 131. In this case, the wall 136 in which the through-hole 134 is formed cannot be disassembled from the housing 131, thereby reliably preventing the sliding part 40 from falling off the housing 131 together with the wall 136. In the illustrated example, the wall 136 is the same part as the side wall 133b of the recess 133. It is preferable that the through-hole 134 does not communicate with the internal space 130a of the main body 130. In this case, foreign matter, liquid, etc. can be prevented from entering the internal space 130a of the main body 130 through the through-hole 134, thereby reducing the occurrence of malfunctions of the flavor inhaler 120. In the example shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 , the panel 132 is attached to the housing 131, thereby preventing communication between the through-hole 134 and the internal space 130a. In other words, the panel 132 is configured to separate the through-hole 134 and the internal space 130a into separate spaces. The panel 132 preferably covers the through-hole 134 so that the through-hole 134 is not visible from the outside. In this case, deterioration of the appearance due to the through-hole 134 being visible can be suppressed, and the user can be prevented from disassembling the flavor inhaler 120.

[0081] As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 , the sliding part 40 has a front end 40a and a rear end 40b that face each other in the first direction d1. In this case, it is preferable that the front end 40a and the rear end 40b do not contact the main body part 130 when the sliding part 40 is in the first position (the closed position shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 ) or the second position (the open position). Specifically, it is preferable that the front end 40a does not contact the side wall part 133b closer to the front end 40a when the sliding part 40 is in the closed position shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 , and that the rear end 40b does not contact the side wall part 133b closer to the rear end 40b when the sliding part 40 is in the open position. In this case, the front end 40a and the rear end 40b are prevented from coming into contact with the main body part 130 and being damaged, thereby preventing deterioration of the appearance of the sliding part 40 due to use.

[0082] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the fixing member 90. As shown in FIG. 6, the fixing member 90 has a first portion 90a and a second portion 90b having a diameter larger than that of the first portion 90a. In the illustrated example, the first portion 90a and the second portion 90b have circular cross sections, and the first portion 90a is longer than the second portion 90b. As shown in FIG. 5, the first portion 90a is configured to be able to pass through the through-hole 134 of the wall portion 136, while the second portion 90b is configured to be unable to pass through the through-hole 134. In this case, excessive insertion of the fixing member 90 in the longitudinal direction can be suppressed, making positioning easier. Specifically, if the through-hole 134 is circular, the second portion 90b may have a diameter larger than that of the through-hole 134. Alternatively, the second portion 90b may have a different shape (e.g., a rectangular cross section) from that of the through-hole 134 so as not to pass through the through-hole 134. As shown in FIG. 5, the end of the first portion 90a of the fixing member 90 is inserted into the recess 135.

[0083] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the sliding portion 40. The fixed member 90 is also shown in FIG. 7 to facilitate understanding of the positional relationship between the fixed member 90 and the sliding portion 40. As shown in FIG. 7 , the sliding portion 40 is a generally plate-shaped member that is elongated in the first direction d1. The sliding portion 40 has an elongated hole 41 extending in the first direction d1 (X-axis direction), and the fixed member 90 is disposed so as to penetrate the elongated hole 41 toward the third direction (Y-axis direction). More specifically, the first portion 90a (see FIG. 6 ) of the fixed member 90 is disposed so as to penetrate the elongated hole 41 of the sliding portion 40. This allows for a simple structure to guide the sliding portion 40 in the first direction d1 while preventing the sliding portion 40 from falling off the main body portion 130. Furthermore, because the fixed member 90 penetrates the elongated hole 41 in the third direction, the fixed member 90 does not extend into the internal space 130a of the main body portion 130, thereby preventing the main body portion 130 from becoming large. Furthermore, since the fixed member 90 does not extend in the first direction d1, the length of the sliding portion 40 in the first direction d1 can be prevented from becoming unnecessarily long.

[0084] The sliding part 40 has a bottom surface part 42 located on the internal space 130a side, a top surface part 43 facing the bottom surface part 42, and a side surface part 44 located between the bottom surface part 42 and the top surface part 43 and extending in the first direction d1. The front end part 40a and the rear end part 40b are configured to connect the pair of side surface parts 44. Here, it is preferable that the elongated hole 41 is formed in the side surface part 44, and the top surface part 43 and the side surface part 44 are integrally molded. In this case, because the top surface part 43 is integrally molded with the side surface part 44 in which the elongated hole 41 is formed, it is possible to prevent the top surface part 43 from falling off the main body part 130.

[0085] The sliding portion 40 has an edge portion 41a that defines the elongated hole 41. Here, it is preferable that the fixed member 90 is separated from the edge portion 41a when the sliding portion 40 slides in the first direction d1. In other words, it is preferable that the fixed member 90 does not come into contact with the edge portion 41a when the sliding portion 40 slides in the first direction d1. In this case, friction between the fixed member 90 and the sliding portion 40 is reduced, allowing the sliding portion 40 to slide smoothly. In addition, wear of the fixed member and the sliding portion 40 due to contact between the fixed member 90 and the sliding portion 40 can be suppressed.

[0086] FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the sliding unit 40. In FIG. 8, the fixing member 90 is also shown to facilitate understanding of the positional relationship between the fixing member 90 and the sliding unit 40. FIG. 9 is a side cross-sectional view of the sliding unit 40. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the sliding unit 40 may have a bottom member 60 and a top member 50. As shown in FIG. 9, when the sliding unit 40 is attached to the flavor inhaler 120, the bottom member 60 is positioned on the internal space 130a side, and the top member 50 is configured to cover the bottom member 60. In this case, when the sliding unit 40 has a component therein, the bottom member 60 and the top member 50 can hold the component. When the top member 50 covers the bottom member 60, the top member 50 and the bottom member 60 may be engaged with each other to form a single unit. Alternatively, the top member 50 and the bottom member 60 may be detachable from each other.

[0087] The top surface member 50 has an upper wall portion 51 that constitutes the top surface portion 43 of the sliding portion 40, and a side wall portion 52 that constitutes the side surface portion 44 of the sliding portion 40 and extends from the upper wall portion 51. In the illustrated example, the side wall portion 52 extends around the entire periphery of the top surface member 50, but the side wall portion 52 may be configured to surround a portion of the top surface member 50.

[0088] The top surface member 50 has an elongated hole portion 53 that constitutes part or all of the elongated hole 41 of the sliding portion 40. In the illustrated example, the top surface member 50 has an upper edge portion 53a and a lower edge portion 53b that define the elongated hole portion 53. The upper edge portion 53a is an edge portion closer to the upper wall portion 51 than the lower edge portion 53b, and the lower edge portion 53b is an edge portion closer to the bottom surface member 60 than the upper edge portion 53a. Because the top surface member 50 has the elongated hole portion 53, specifically the lower edge portion 53b, it is possible to prevent the top surface member 50 from falling off the main body portion 130 when the fixing member 90 passes through the elongated hole portion 53. However, this is not limited to this, and the top surface member 50 does not necessarily have to have the lower edge portion 53b. In other words, the top surface member 50 may have a notch without the lower edge portion 53b instead of the elongated hole portion 53. In this case, the oblong hole 41 of the sliding part 40 can be formed by the upper edge part 53a of the top surface member 50 and the bottom surface member 60. Although one oblong hole 41 is shown in Figures 7 and 8, an oblong hole into which the fixing member 90 is inserted is provided in the side wall part 52 at a position opposite the oblong hole 41. That is, a pair of oblong holes 41 are formed in the side wall part 52 so as to face each other.

[0089] As shown in the figure, the top surface member 50 has a first end surface 54 facing the internal space 130a of the main body 130. The first end surface 54 is preferably positioned so as to be spaced apart from the main body 130. More specifically, the first end surface 54 is preferably positioned so as to be spaced apart from the bottom wall 133a of the recess 133. In this case, friction between the main body 130 and the top surface member 50 is not generated, thereby reducing friction generated between the main body 130 and the sliding portion 40 when the sliding portion 40 slides, and reducing wear between the sliding portion 40 and the main body 130. In the example shown in the figure, the side wall 52 of the top surface member 50 has the first end surface 54. The side wall 52 also has a notch 52a for partially accommodating a second protrusion 62 (described later) of the bottom surface member 60. The notch 52a is provided in the first end surface 54 of the side wall 52.

[0090] As shown in Fig. 8 , the bottom member 60 is a generally plate-shaped member and is arranged so as to be at least partially surrounded by the side wall portion 52 of the top member 50, as shown in Fig. 9 . The bottom member 60 may define a portion of the elongated hole 41 shown in Fig. 7 . That is, by assembling the bottom member 60 and the top member 50, a portion of the edge portion 41a defining the elongated hole 41 may be defined by the upper edge portion 53a of the top member 50, and another portion of the edge portion 41a defining the elongated hole 41 may be defined by the bottom member 60. As shown in Fig. 9 , the bottom member 60 is preferably arranged between the main body portion 130 and the fixing member 90 in a state in which the sliding portion 40 is attached to the flavor inhaler 120. This allows the fixing member 90 to prevent the bottom member 60 from falling off the main body portion 130.

[0091] As shown in FIG. 9 , the sliding portion 40 is disposed in the recess 133 so that the bottom member 60 contacts the main body 130. More specifically, the bottom member 60 has a first surface 63 located on the internal space 130a side, and the sliding portion 40 is disposed in the recess 133 so that the first surface 63 of the bottom member 60 contacts the bottom wall 133a. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the bottom member 60. As shown in FIG. 10 , the bottom member 60 preferably has a first protrusion 64 provided on the first surface 63. In this case, the bottom member 60 preferably contacts the main body 130 via the first protrusion 64. This reduces the contact area between the bottom member 60 and the main body 130, allowing the sliding portion 40 to slide smoothly. Furthermore, wear between the bottom member 60 and the main body 130 can be reduced. In the example shown in FIG. 10, a plurality of first protrusions 64 are provided at approximately the center and both ends of the first surface 63 in the first direction d1.

[0092] As shown in FIG. 8 , the bottom member 60 preferably has a second surface 61 extending in the first direction d1 (X-axis direction) and the second direction d2 (Z-axis direction), and a second convex portion 62 provided on the second surface 61. In this case, the bottom member 60 preferably contacts the main body portion 130 via the second convex portion 62. More specifically, the bottom member 60 preferably contacts the side wall portion 133b (see FIG. 5 ) of the recess 133 via the second convex portion 62. This reduces the contact area between the bottom member 60 and the main body portion 130, allowing the sliding portion 40 to slide smoothly and suppressing rattle of the sliding portion 40 in the third direction (Y-axis direction).

[0093] As described in relation to FIG. 7 , it is preferable that the fixing member 90 does not come into contact with the edge 41 a that defines the elongated hole 41 of the sliding portion 40 when the sliding portion 40 slides in the first direction d1. Similarly, it is preferable that the bottom member 60 does not come into contact with the fixing member 90 when the sliding portion 40 slides in the first direction d1. On the other hand, the bottom member 60 may be arranged so as to be able to come into contact with the fixing member 90. Specifically, for example, the bottom member 60 may come into contact with the fixing member 90 when the sliding portion 40 is pulled in the second direction d2 (Z-axis direction). This can suppress rattling of the bottom member 60 and prevent the bottom member 60 from falling off.

[0094] As shown in FIG. 9 , the fixing member 90 has a first end 91 facing the internal space 130a and a second end 92 opposite the first end 91. More specifically, the first portion 90a (see FIG. 6 ) of the fixing member 90 has the first end 91 close to the bottom member 60 and a second end 92 opposite the first end 91 and close to the upper wall portion 51 of the top member 50. Here, it is preferable that the second end 92 is positioned so as not to come into contact with the sliding portion 40. In this case, friction between the fixing member 90 and the sliding portion 40 is reduced, allowing the sliding portion 40 to slide smoothly. Furthermore, distortion of the fixing member 90 due to contact between the fixing member 90 and the sliding portion 40 can be suppressed.

[0095] As shown in FIG. 8 , the sliding unit 40 has a first magnet 81 and a second magnet 82 spaced apart from each other along the first direction d1. The fixing member 90 is configured so that at least a portion thereof is located between the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82 and receives an attractive force from the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82. For example, the first magnet 81 approaches the fixing member 90 and applies an attractive force to bias and fix the sliding unit 40 to the first position (closed position). The second magnet 82 approaches the fixing member 90 and applies an attractive force to bias and fix the sliding unit 40 to the second position (open position). Therefore, the sliding mechanism can be configured by the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82 provided in the sliding unit 40, thereby making the sliding mechanism compact. The fixing member 90 can be formed of a ferromagnetic material such as stainless steel or steel.

[0096] When the user operates the sliding unit 40 to slide from the first position (closed position) to the second position (open position), the fixed member 90, which has been attracted to the first magnet 81, moves away from the first magnet 81, thereby changing the load required to slide the sliding unit 40. As the sliding unit 40 approaches the second position, the fixed member 90 moves closer to the second magnet 82. At this time, as the fixed member 90 moves closer to the second magnet 82, the load required to slide the sliding unit 40 changes. This change in the load required to slide the sliding unit 40 gives the user a clicking sensation, thereby improving operability. Specifically, this clicking sensation allows the user to sense that the sliding unit 40 is approaching the open position. Similarly, when the user operates the sliding unit 40 to slide from the second position (open position) to the first position, the fixed member 90, which has been attracted to the second magnet 82, moves away from the second magnet 82, thereby changing the load required to slide the sliding unit 40. As the sliding part 40 approaches the first position, the fixed member 90 approaches the first magnet 81. At this time, the load for sliding the sliding part 40 changes as the fixed member 90 approaches the first magnet 81. This change in the load for sliding the sliding part 40 gives the user a clicking sensation, which can improve operability. Specifically, this clicking sensation can make the user feel that the sliding part 40 is approaching the closed position.

[0097] As shown in FIG. 9 , the bottom member 60 and the top member 50 preferably sandwich the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82 in the second direction d2. In this case, misalignment of the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82 in the second direction d2 can be suppressed. The first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82 are preferably adhered to one of the bottom member 60 and the top member 50. In this case, misalignment or detachment of the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82 can be suppressed when assembling the bottom member 60 and the top member 50. In this embodiment, the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82 are adhered to the upper wall portion 51 of the top member 50 with, for example, adhesive tape or an adhesive. As shown in FIG. 9 , the sliding portion 40 preferably includes a buffer member 88 provided between the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82 and the other of the bottom member 60 and the top member 50. In this case, it is possible to prevent the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82 from becoming misaligned or to prevent excessive pressure from the bottom member 60 and the top member 50 on the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82 when assembling the bottom member 60 and the top member 50. It is also possible to reduce the impact on the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82 when the flavor inhaler 120 is dropped. In this embodiment, the buffer member 88 is provided between the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82 and the bottom member 60. The first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82 may be bonded to the bottom member 60, and the buffer member 88 may be provided between the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82 and the top member 50.

[0098] As shown in Figures 8 and 9, the first magnet 81 has a first end 81a facing the internal space 130a of the main body 130 and a second end 81b opposite the first end 81a. Here, as shown in Figure 9, the fixing member 90 is preferably positioned closer to the first end 81a than the intermediate position between the first end 81a and the second end 81b. When the fixing member 90 is positioned closer to the second end 81b than the intermediate position, the sliding part 40 including the first magnet 81 is positioned closer to the internal space 130a, which may increase the size of the main body 130. In contrast, when the fixing member 90 is positioned closer to the first end 81a than the intermediate position as shown in Figure 9, the sliding part 40 including the first magnet 81 is positioned outside the main body 130, which may prevent the main body 130 from becoming larger. 8 and 9, the second magnet 82 has a first end 82a facing the internal space 130a of the main body 130 and a second end 82b opposite the first end 82a. Here, as shown in Fig. 9, it is preferable that the fixing member 90 be positioned closer to the first end 82a than to an intermediate position between the first end 82a and the second end 82b.

[0099] 9, the flavor inhaler 120 may include a sensor 72 that detects the position of at least one of the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82. In this case, the sensor 72 can detect the position of the sliding part 40. Therefore, if the sliding part 40 is, for example, a lid that opens and closes the opening 130b through which the flavor-generating product 110 is inserted, the sensor 72 can detect the open / closed state of the lid. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the sensor 72 is a Hall sensor, a type of magnetic detection element, and is disposed inside the bottom wall 133a of the main body 130. The sensor 72 is configured to detect the magnetic field of the first magnet 81 when the sliding part 40 is in the second position (open position). The sensor 72 may be located in any position and may be configured to detect the magnetic field of the second magnet 82 when the sliding part 40 is in the first position or the second position. The flavor inhaler 120 may also include multiple sensors 72, each of which detects the positions of the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82.

[0100] FIG. 11 is a bottom view of the sliding part 40 excluding the bottom member 60. In FIG. 11 , the fixing member 90 is also shown to facilitate understanding of the positional relationship between the fixing member 90 and the sliding part 40. As shown in FIG. 11 , the sliding part 40 preferably has contact portions 57 a, 57 b that contact the fixing member 90 in the first position (closed position) or the second position (open position). In this case, when the sliding part 40 slides between the first position and the second position in response to a user's operation, the fixing member 90 and the contact portions 57 a, 57 b contact each other, providing a clicking sensation to the user and improving operability. Specifically, this clicking sensation allows the user to sense that the sliding part 40 has opened or closed. Furthermore, by having the contact portions 57a and 57b of the sliding portion 40 that are different from the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82, damage to or displacement of the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82 due to the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82 coming into contact with the fixed member 90 can be suppressed. In the example shown in FIG. 11 , the contact portion 57a ​​comes into contact with the fixed member 90 in the first direction d1 when the sliding portion 40 is in the first position, and the contact portion 57b comes into contact with the fixed member 90 in the first direction d1 when the sliding portion 40 is in the second position. Furthermore, in the example shown in FIG. 11 , the contact portions 57a and 57b are provided on the top surface member 50, but at least one of the contact portions 57a and 57b may be provided on the bottom surface member 60.

[0101] Alternatively, the first magnet 81 may be configured to abut against the fixed member 90 when the sliding part 40 is located in the first position (closed position), and the second magnet 82 may be configured to abut against the fixed member 90 when the sliding part 40 is located in the second position (open position). In this case, when the sliding part 40 slides between the first position and the second position, the fixed member 90 abuts against the first magnet 81 or the second magnet 82, giving the user a clicking sensation and improving operability. Furthermore, because the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82 function as abutting members that abut against the fixed member 90, an increase in the number of parts can be suppressed.

[0102] As shown in FIG. 11 , the fixing member 90 preferably extends in a third direction (Y-axis direction) perpendicular to both the second direction d2 (Z-axis direction) connecting the internal space 130a and the sliding portion 40 and the first direction d1. In this case, since the fixing member 90 does not extend into the internal space 130a of the main body 130, the main body 130 can be prevented from becoming large. Furthermore, since the fixing member 90 does not extend in the direction in which the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82 are arranged (first direction d1), the length of the sliding portion 40 in the first direction d1 can be prevented from becoming unnecessarily long. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 11 , the fixing member 90 preferably extends a length that exceeds the width of the sliding portion 40 in the third direction (Y-axis direction). In this case, since the fixing member 90 has a sufficient length, it can fully receive the attractive forces of the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82 and stably fix the sliding portion 40 to the first position or the second position. In this case, both ends of the fixing member 90 can protrude from the sliding portion 40 , so that both ends of the fixing member 90 can be stably fixed to the main body portion 130 .

[0103] 11 , the first magnet 81 has a third end 81c facing the fixed member 90 and a fourth end 81d opposite the third end 81c. Similarly, the second magnet 82 has a third end 82c facing the fixed member 90 and a fourth end 82d opposite the third end 82c. Here, it is preferable that the sliding part 40 has stopper parts 55a, 55b that contact the third ends 81c, 82c of at least one of the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82. When positioning the fourth ends 81d, 82d of the first magnet 81 or the second magnet 82 using an optional stopper part, the distance from the fixed member 90 may vary due to dimensional tolerances of the first magnet 81 or the second magnet 82. 11 , by positioning at least one of the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82 by stopper portions 55a and 55b at the third ends 81c and 82c of at least one of the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82, it is possible to suppress variation in the distance from the fixed member 90. Furthermore, because the third ends 81c and 82c facing the fixed member 90 come into contact with the stopper portions 55a and 55b, even if at least one of the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82 applies an attractive force to the fixed member 90, it is possible to prevent at least one of the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82 from moving toward the fixed member 90. In the example shown in FIG. 11 , the sliding portion 40 has a stopper portion 55a that comes into contact with the third end 81c of the first magnet 81 and a stopper portion 55b that comes into contact with the third end 82c of the second magnet 82. In the example shown in FIG. 11, the stopper portion 55 a and the stopper portion 55 b are provided on the top surface member 50 , but at least one of the stopper portion 55 a and the stopper portion 55 b may be provided on the bottom surface member 60 .

[0104] On the other hand, it is preferable that the sliding part 40 has a space S1 that exposes the fourth ends 81d, 82d of at least one of the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82. When the first magnet 81 or the second magnet 82 is fixed to the sliding part 40 so that the third ends 81c, 82c and the fourth ends 81d, 82d of the first magnet 81 or the second magnet 82 are sandwiched between them, variation in the position of the magnet may occur due to dimensional tolerances of the first magnet 81 or the second magnet 82. In contrast, by opening the fourth ends 81d, 81d of at least one of the first magnet 81 or the second magnet 82 as shown in FIG. 11 , the position of at least one of the first magnet 81 or the second magnet 82 is determined only by the stopper parts 55a, 55b, and variation in the distance from the fixed member 90 can be suppressed.

[0105] The first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82 each have magnetic poles (north and south poles). The north and south poles of the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82 may be oriented in any direction. Specifically, the first magnet 81 may be oriented such that its north and south poles are aligned along the first direction d1, the second direction d2, or the third direction (the Y-axis direction). Similarly, the second magnet 82 may be oriented such that its north and south poles are aligned along the first direction d1, the second direction d2, or the third direction (the Y-axis direction). Furthermore, the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82 may be oriented such that their north and south poles are aligned along the same direction, or may be oriented in different directions. That is, the first magnet 81 and the second magnet 82 may be oriented in any direction that can generate an attractive force on the fixing member 90.

[0106] When the first magnet 81 and / or the second magnet 82 are arranged so that their north and south poles are aligned along the first direction d1, i.e., the sliding direction, the magnetic force at the third end 81c of the first magnet 81 and / or the third end 82c of the second magnet 82 can be stronger than when the first magnet 81 and / or the second magnet 82 are arranged so that their north and south poles are aligned along the second direction d2 or the third direction (Y-axis direction). Therefore, even if the first magnet 81 and / or the second magnet 82 are made smaller, a relatively strong attractive force can be generated on the fixed member 90, allowing the sliding part 40 to be made compact. Furthermore, the direction of the magnetic field passing through the sensor 72 changes depending on the orientation of the first magnet 81 or the second magnet 82. Therefore, the type or orientation of the sensor 72 can be appropriately set depending on the orientation of the first magnet 81 or the second magnet 82. In other words, the orientation of the first magnet 81 or the second magnet 82 and the arrangement of the north and south poles may be appropriately set depending on the type or orientation of the sensor 72.

[0107] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims and the technical idea described in the specification and drawings. Note that any shape or material not directly described in the specification or drawings is within the scope of the technical idea of ​​the present invention as long as it achieves the functions and effects of the present invention.

[0108] Some aspects disclosed in this specification are described below. (1) A flavor inhaler comprising: a main body having an internal space; and a sliding part attached to the main body so as to be slidable between a first position and a second position along a first direction, the sliding part having a first magnet and a second magnet arranged spaced apart from each other along the first direction, the main body having a fixing member at least a portion of which is located between the first magnet and the second magnet and configured to receive attractive forces from the first magnet and the second magnet. (2) The flavor inhaler described in (1), wherein the first magnet has a first end facing the internal space of the main body and a second end opposite the first end, and the fixing member is arranged closer to the first end than an intermediate position between the first end and the second end. (3) The flavor inhaler described in (1) or (2), wherein the first magnet is configured to abut against the fixed member when the sliding part is located at the first position, and the second magnet is configured to abut against the fixed member when the sliding part is located at the second position. (4) The flavor inhaler described in (1) or (2), wherein the sliding part has an abutment part that abuts against the fixed member at the first position or the second position. (5) The flavor inhaler described in any of (1) to (4), wherein the fixed member extends in a third direction perpendicular to both the second direction connecting the internal space and the sliding part and the first direction. (6) The flavor inhaler described in (5), wherein the fixed member extends a length that exceeds the width of the sliding part in the third direction. (7) The flavor inhaler according to any one of (1) to (6), further comprising a sensor for detecting the position of at least one of the first magnet and the second magnet. (8) The flavor inhaler according to any one of (1) to (7), further comprising a stopper portion in contact with a third end of at least one of the first magnet and the second magnet, the third end facing the fixed member.(9) The flavor inhaler described in (8), wherein the sliding part has a space that opens a fourth end opposite the third end of at least one of the first magnet and the second magnet. (10) The flavor inhaler described in any of (1) to (9), wherein the sliding part includes a bottom member located on the internal space side and a top member that sandwiches the first magnet and the second magnet together with the bottom member, and the bottom member and the top member sandwich the first magnet and the second magnet in a second direction connecting the internal space and the sliding part. (11) The flavor inhaler described in (10), wherein the first magnet and the second magnet are adhered to one of the bottom member and the top member. (12) The flavor inhaler described in (11), wherein the sliding portion has a buffer member provided between the first magnet and the second magnet and the other of the bottom member and the top member. (13) The flavor inhaler described in any of (1) to (12), wherein the main body portion has an opening into which a flavor-generating article can be inserted, the first position is a closed position that covers the opening, and the second position is an open position that opens the opening.

[0109] 40: Sliding portion 42: Bottom surface portion 43: Top surface portion 50: Top surface member 55a: Stopper portion 55b: Stopper portion 57a: Contact portion 57b: Contact portion 60: Bottom surface member 72: Sensor 81: First magnet 81a: First end 81b: Second end 81c: Third end 81d: Fourth end 82: Second magnet 82a: First end 82b: Second end 82c: Third end 82d: Fourth end 88: Cushioning member 90: Fixing member 110: Flavor-generating article 120: Flavor inhaler 130: Main body portion 130a: Internal space 130b: Opening S1: Space d1: First direction d2 :Second direction

Claims

1. A main body having an internal space, It has a sliding part that is attached to the main body so as to be slidable between a first position and a second position along a first direction, The sliding portion has a first magnet and a second magnet that are spaced apart from each other along the first direction, The main body portion has a fixing member that is positioned at least partially between the first magnet and the second magnet and is configured to receive attractive forces from the first magnet and the second magnet, in the aroma inhaler.

2. In the flavor inhaler described in claim 1, The first magnet has a first end facing the internal space of the main body and a second end opposite to the first end. The flavor suction device wherein the fixing member is positioned closer to the first end than to an intermediate position between the first and second ends.

3. In the flavor inhaler described in claim 1, The first magnet is configured to contact the fixing member when the sliding portion is in the first position. The second magnet is configured to contact the fixed member when the sliding portion is in the second position, in a flavor inhaler.

4. In the flavor inhaler described in claim 1, Flavor suction device, wherein the sliding portion has a contact portion that contacts the fixed member at the first position or the second position.

5. In the flavor inhaler described in claim 1, The aforementioned fixing member extends in a third direction perpendicular to both the second direction and the first direction that connect the internal space and the sliding part, and is a flavor suction device.

6. In the flavor inhaler described in claim 5, The fixing member is a flavor suction device that extends to a length exceeding the width of the sliding portion in the third direction.

7. In the flavor inhaler described in claim 1, A flavor inhaler having a sensor for detecting the position of at least one of the first magnet and the second magnet.

8. In the flavor inhaler described in claim 1, Flavoring inhaler, wherein the sliding portion has a stopper portion that contacts the third end of at least one of the first magnet and the second magnet that faces the fixing member.

9. In the flavor inhaler described in claim 8, The sliding portion has a space that opens up at least one of the first magnet and the second magnet, the fourth end opposite to the third end, in the flavor inhaler.

10. In the flavor inhaler described in claim 1, The sliding portion includes a bottom member located on the internal space side and a top member that, together with the bottom member, sandwiches the first magnet and the second magnet. The bottom member and the top member sandwich the first magnet and the second magnet in a second direction connecting the internal space and the sliding part, respectively, in a flavor inhaler.

11. In the flavor inhaler described in claim 10, A flavor inhaler in which the first magnet and the second magnet are bonded to one of the bottom member and the top member.

12. In the flavor inhaler described in claim 11, The sliding portion has a cushioning member provided between the first magnet and the second magnet and the other of the bottom member and the top member, in the flavor inhaler.

13. In a flavor inhaler according to any one of claims 1 to 12, The main body has an opening into which a flavor-generating article can be inserted. The first position is a closed position that covers the opening, The second position is an open position that opens the opening, in the flavor aspirator.