Flavor aspirator and method for manufacturing a flavor aspirator

Abstract

Even if the dividing surface of the housing is offset from the surface capable of securing the largest opening, a placement portion for the object to be received is placed within the housing to receive the object. The flavor aspirator comprises a first housing having an opening and a receiving portion formed therein for receiving the object, and a placement portion disposed within the receiving portion having an outer shape along the inner surface of the receiving portion and an internal space in which the object to be received is placed, wherein the opening area of ​​the opening is smaller than the maximum cross-sectional area of ​​the receiving portion when the first housing is cut along a plane parallel to the opening, and the maximum cross-sectional area of ​​the placement portion including the internal space when the placement portion is cut along a plane parallel to the opening, and the placement portion has a first placement portion and a second placement portion combined with the first placement portion.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a flavor aspirator and a method for manufacturing a flavor aspirator. Background Technology

[0002] In flavor aspirators, a housing made of a metal, such as aluminum, is generally installed on the outermost part of the device for the purpose of improving aesthetics. Here, since it is difficult to form a structure that supports the object to be contained within the metal housing, it is necessary to accommodate the object by placing a storage section in which the object is placed inside the housing. In addition, since the flavor aspirator is intended to be used by gripping it tightly, it is desirable to make the housing rounded overall so that it is easy to grip.

[0003] It is known that, as such a flavor aspirator, for example, in a rounded housing, the housing is divided at the most protruding part of the housing so as to secure the largest opening, and a portion of the object to be received is inserted into the housing through this opening and placed therein (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Document 1: International Publication No. 2020 / 218885 The problem to be solved

[0005] However, in the flavor inhaler described in Patent Document 1, if the housing is divided at the most protruding part of the housing, the joint between the housings is visible, and at the same time, the joint may get caught on the hand during use, or, for example, when taking it out of a bag, the joint may get caught, causing discomfort to the user.

[0006] Therefore, in order to suppress the feeling of unease for the user, it is considered to divide the housing into two housings of a large and small size by forming the dividing surface of the housing away from the surface that can secure the largest opening. In this case, although the feeling of unease for the user is suppressed, the challenge is how to position the housing for the object to be received within the larger housing. That is, by positioning the dividing surface of the housing away from the surface that can secure the largest opening, the opening becomes smaller, so there are cases where the housing for the object to be received cannot be inserted through the opening of the housing.

[0007] The present invention is made to solve at least some of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to obtain a flavor aspirator capable of accommodating a substance to be accommodated and a method for manufacturing a flavor aspirator by placing a portion for accommodating a substance to be accommodated within the housing even when the dividing surface of the housing is offset from the surface capable of securing the largest opening. means of solving the problem

[0008] In a first embodiment of the present invention, a flavor aspirator is provided. The flavor aspirator comprises a first housing having an opening and a receiving portion formed therein for receiving a substance, and a placing portion disposed within the receiving portion having an outer shape along the inner surface of the receiving portion and having an internal space in which the substance is placed, wherein the opening area of ​​the opening is smaller than the maximum cross-sectional area of ​​the receiving portion when the first housing is cut in a plane parallel to the opening, and the maximum cross-sectional area of ​​the placing portion including the internal space when the placing portion is cut in a plane parallel to the opening, and wherein the placing portion has a first placing portion and a second placing portion combined with the first placing portion.

[0009] According to the first embodiment of the present invention, by dividing the placement portion in which the object to be received is placed into a first placement portion and a second placement portion combined with the first placement portion, the placement portion of the object to be received can be placed within the housing and the object to be received can be received even if the dividing surface of the housing is offset from the surface that can secure the largest opening.

[0010] In a second embodiment of the present invention, in the first embodiment, the first mounting portion has a first engaging portion formed at a combination location with the second mounting portion, and the second mounting portion has a second engaging portion formed at a combination location and engaged with the first engaging portion.

[0011] According to the second embodiment of the present invention, by fitting the first fitting part and the second fitting part together, the first mounting part and the second mounting part can be positioned relative to each other.

[0012] In the third embodiment of the present invention, in the second embodiment, with respect to the width direction, thickness direction, and height direction which are orthogonal to each other in the first housing, the first engagement part has a width direction first engagement part, a thickness direction first engagement part, and a height direction first engagement part, and the second engagement part has a width direction second engagement part, a thickness direction second engagement part, and a height direction second engagement part, and by engaging the width direction first engagement part and the width direction second engagement part with each other, the first placement part and the second placement part are positioned in the width direction, by engaging the thickness direction first engagement part and the thickness direction second engagement part with each other, the first placement part and the second placement part are positioned in the thickness direction, and by engaging the height direction first engagement part and the height direction second engagement part with each other, the first placement part and the second placement part are positioned in the height direction.

[0013] According to a third embodiment of the present invention, by engaging a first engagement part in the width direction and a second engagement part in the width direction with each other, engaging a first engagement part in the thickness direction and a second engagement part in the thickness direction with each other, and engaging a first engagement part in the height direction and a second engagement part in the height direction with each other, the first engagement part and the second engagement part in the height direction can be positioned relative to each other in the width direction, thickness direction, and height direction that are orthogonal to each other in the first housing.

[0014] In the fourth embodiment of the present invention, in the third embodiment, the first housing has a bottom portion and a wall portion formed upright from the outer edge of the bottom portion, and the first engagement portion in the width direction and the second engagement portion in the width direction face the bottom portion, the first engagement portion in the thickness direction and the second engagement portion in the thickness direction face the wall portion, and the first engagement portion in the height direction and the second engagement portion in the height direction face the wall portion.

[0015] According to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the first and second engagement portions in the width direction face the bottom portion, and the first and second engagement portions in the thickness direction and the first and second engagement portions in the height direction face the wall portion, so that the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion can be positioned relative to each other with respect to the width, thickness, and height directions of the first housing.

[0016] In the fifth embodiment of the present invention, in the fourth embodiment, the first engagement portion in the thickness direction and the second engagement portion in the thickness direction are formed on each of a pair of opposing walls, and the first engagement portion in the height direction and the second engagement portion in the height direction are formed on each of a pair of opposing walls.

[0017] According to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, by forming a first engagement portion in the thickness direction and a second engagement portion in the thickness direction, and a first engagement portion in the height direction and a second engagement portion in the height direction, on each of a pair of opposing wall portions, the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion can be positioned more firmly.

[0018] In the sixth embodiment of the present invention, in the fourth or fifth embodiment, a first engagement portion in the thickness direction and a first engagement portion in the height direction are integrally formed, and a second engagement portion in the thickness direction and a second engagement portion in the height direction are integrally formed.

[0019] According to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, by integrally forming a first engagement portion in the thickness direction and a first engagement portion in the height direction, and integrally forming a second engagement portion in the thickness direction and a second engagement portion in the height direction, the positioning of the first engagement portion and the second engagement portion can be realized with a simplified configuration.

[0020] In the seventh embodiment of the present invention, in any one of the second to sixth embodiments, the first fitting portion is one of the convex portion and the concave portion formed in the first fitting portion at the assembly location, and the second fitting portion is the other of the convex portion and the concave portion formed in the second fitting portion at the assembly location, and the concave portion has a shape corresponding to the convex portion.

[0021] According to the seventh embodiment of the present invention, by fitting one of the convex and concave portions formed in the first fitting portion with the other of the convex and concave portions formed in the second fitting portion, the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion can be positioned relative to each other.

[0022] In the eighth embodiment of the present invention, in any one of the second to seventh embodiments, the first housing has a communication hole in a wall formed upright from the outer edge of the bottom portion that communicates the inside and outside of the receiving portion, and at least one of the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion has a protrusion that can be engaged with the communication hole.

[0023] According to the eighth embodiment of the present invention, at least one of the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion can be positioned relative to the first housing by engaging a protrusion formed on at least one of the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion with a connecting hole formed on the wall of the first housing.

[0024] In the ninth embodiment of the present invention, in the eighth embodiment, the protrusion is formed on at least one of the end opposite to the first fitting portion formed at the end on the second fitting portion side in the first fitting portion, and the end opposite to the second fitting portion formed at the end on the first fitting portion side in the second fitting portion.

[0025] According to the ninth embodiment of the present invention, by forming a protrusion on at least one of the end opposite to the first engagement portion of the first mounting portion and the end opposite to the second engagement portion of the second mounting portion, at least one of the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion can be positioned more firmly with respect to the first housing.

[0026] In the 10th embodiment of the present invention, in the 8th or 9th embodiment, the first housing has a communication hole in each of a pair of opposing wall portions that communicates the inside and outside of the receiving portion, the first mounting portion has a first protrusion that is articulated with one side of the communication hole, and the second mounting portion has a second protrusion that is articulated with the other side of the communication hole.

[0027] According to the 10th embodiment of the present invention, the first protrusion formed in the first mounting portion and the second protrusion formed in the second mounting portion can be positioned with respect to the first housing by engaging them with a connecting hole formed in each of a pair of opposing wall portions of the first housing.

[0028] In the 11th embodiment of the present invention, in any one of the 2nd to 10th embodiments, a slide member formed to be slidably with respect to a first housing and a sensor for detecting the operation of the slide member are further provided, wherein the slide member is slidably formed in a first mounting portion and the sensor is fixed in a second mounting portion.

[0029] According to the 11th embodiment of the present invention, by engaging the first engagement part and the second engagement part with each other, the first placement part and the second placement part are positioned relative to each other, so the operation of the slide member can be accurately detected using a sensor.

[0030] In the 12th embodiment of the present invention, in any one of the 1st to 11th embodiments, a second housing covering an opening of the first housing and a cover portion covering at least a part of the second housing are further provided, and on the outer surface of the second housing, a mark related to a flavor aspirator is inscribed, and the cover portion covers the entire mark.

[0031] According to the 12th embodiment of the present invention, the appearance of the flavor inhaler can be improved by covering the markings written on the outer surface of the second housing with a cover part.

[0032] In the 13th embodiment of the present invention, a method for manufacturing a flavor inhaler is provided. The method for manufacturing a flavor inhaler comprises a housing having an opening and a receiving portion formed therein for receiving a substance to be received, and a placing portion having an outer shape along the inner surface of the receiving portion and disposed within the receiving portion for receiving a substance to be received, a first placing portion, and a second placing portion combined with the first placing portion. The method comprises inserting the first placing portion from the opening of the housing and rotating the first placing portion to place it at a predetermined position in the housing, and inserting the second placing portion from the opening of the housing while the second placing portion is deformed to place it at a predetermined position in the housing.

[0033] According to the 13th embodiment of the present invention, a placement portion in which a substance to be received is placed is divided into a first placement portion and a second placement portion combined with the first placement portion; by inserting the first placement portion from the opening of the housing and rotating the first placement portion to place it at a predetermined position in the housing, and at the same time inserting the second placement portion from the opening of the housing while the second placement portion is deformed and placed at a predetermined position in the housing, a flavor inhaler capable of receiving a substance to be received can be obtained by placing the placement portion of the substance to be received within the housing even when the dividing surface of the housing is offset from the surface that can secure the largest opening. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0034] FIG. 1a is a schematic front view of a flavor inhaler related to the present embodiment. FIG. 1b is a schematic top view of a flavor inhaler related to the present embodiment. FIG. 1c is a schematic bottom view of a flavor inhaler related to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of a flavor-generating article. Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the flavor inhaler in 3-3, viewed from the direction of the arrow shown in Figure 1b. Fig. 4a is a perspective view of the chamber. FIG. 4b is a cross-sectional view of the chamber at 4B-4B viewed from the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 4a. FIG. 5a is a cross-sectional view of the chamber at 5A-5A viewed in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 4b. FIG. 5b is a cross-sectional view of the chamber in 5B-5B viewed from the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 4b. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the chamber and the heating section. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view shown in FIG. 5b, in which a flavor-generating article is placed at a desired location within the chamber. FIG. 8 is a side view showing the outer housing disassembled. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the outer housing. FIG. 10 is a front view showing the first housing. FIG. 11 is a plan view showing the first housing. FIG. 12 is a side view showing the first housing. FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the first housing. FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing the mounting portion. Fig. 15 is a side view showing the reattachment. FIG. 16 is a front view showing the combination of the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion at a position corresponding to the bottom portion of the first housing. FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing the combination of the first mounting part and the second mounting part at a position corresponding to the wall part on the negative side of the X-axis of the first housing. FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing the combination of the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion at a position corresponding to the wall portion on both sides of the X-axis of the first housing. FIG. 19 is another perspective view showing the combination of the first mounting part and the second mounting part at a position corresponding to the wall part on the negative side of the X-axis of the first housing. FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing the first mounting portion. FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing the second mounting portion. FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing the attachment order of the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion to the first housing. FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing the order of attachment of the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion to the first housing. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0035] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings described below, identical or equivalent components are given the same reference numerals to omit redundant descriptions.

[0036] FIG. 1a is a schematic front view of a flavor aspirator (100) related to the present embodiment. FIG. 1b is a schematic top view of a flavor aspirator (100) related to the present embodiment. FIG. 1c is a schematic bottom view of a flavor aspirator (100) related to the present embodiment. In the drawings described herein, an XYZ orthogonal coordinate system may be attached for convenience of explanation. In this coordinate system, the Z-axis is oriented vertically upward, the XY plane is arranged to cut the flavor aspirator (100) in a horizontal direction, and the Y-axis is arranged to extend from the front of the flavor aspirator (100) to the back. The X-axis may be described as the width direction of the first housing (120) to be described later. The Y-axis may be described as the thickness direction of the first housing (120). The Z-axis may be the insertion direction of the flavor-generating article contained in the chamber (50) of the atomizing part (30) described later, the axial direction of the chamber (50), or the height direction of the first housing (120).

[0037] The flavor aspirator (100) related to the present embodiment is a device having a rounded exterior and is configured to generate an aerosol containing flavor by heating, for example, a stick-shaped flavor generating article having a flavor source including an aerosol source.

[0038] As shown in FIGS. 1a to 1c, the flavor aspirator (100) has an outer housing (101), a slide cover (102), a switch part (103), and a terminal (104). The outer housing (101) constitutes the outermost housing of the flavor aspirator (100) and has a size that fits in the user's hand. When the user uses the flavor aspirator (100), the user can hold the flavor aspirator (100) with their hand to inhale an aerosol. The outer housing (101) may be constructed by assembling a plurality of members described later. The outer housing (101) may be formed of a metal such as aluminum, for example. Additionally, the outer housing (101) may have a member formed of a resin, such as polycarbonate (PC), ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) resin, PEEK (polyetheretherketone), or a polymer alloy containing multiple types of polymers.

[0039] The outer housing (101) has an unillustrated inlet for receiving a flavor-generating article, and a slide cover (102) (corresponding to an example of a slide member) is slidably attached to the outer housing (101) to close the inlet. Specifically, the slide cover (102) is configured to be movable along the outer surface of the outer housing (101) between a closed position (a position shown in FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b) that closes the inlet of the outer housing (101) and an open position that opens the inlet. For example, a user can move the slide cover (102) between the closed position and the open position by manually operating the slide cover (102). This allows or restricts access of the flavor-generating article into the interior of the slide cover (102) and the flavor aspirator (100).

[0040] The switch unit (103) is used to switch the operation of the flavor aspirator (100) on and off. For example, by operating the switch unit (103) while the flavor-generating item is inserted into the flavor aspirator (100), power is supplied from an unillustrated power source to an unillustrated heating unit, thereby heating the flavor-generating item without burning it. Additionally, the switch unit (103) may be a switch installed outside the outer housing (101) or a switch located inside the outer housing (101). When the switch is located inside the outer housing (101), the switch is indirectly pressed by pressing the switch unit (103) on the surface of the outer housing (101). In this embodiment, an example in which the switch of the switch unit (103) is located inside the outer housing (101) is described.

[0041] The terminal (104) is an interface, such as a USB, that connects the flavor aspirator (100) to an external power source. If the power source provided by the flavor aspirator (100) is a rechargeable battery, the external power source can be connected to the terminal (104) to allow the external power source to flow current to the power source and charge the power source. Additionally, the flavor aspirator (100) can be configured to transmit data related to the operation of the flavor aspirator (100) to an external device by connecting a data transmission cable to the terminal (104).

[0042] Next, a flavor generating article used in the flavor aspirator (100) related to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of a flavor generating article (110). In the present embodiment, a smoking system can be formed by the flavor aspirator (100) and the flavor generating article (110). In the example shown in FIG. 2, the flavor generating article (110) has a smoking material (111), a tubular member (114), a hollow filter part (116), and a filter part (115).

[0043] The smoking material (111) is wrapped by the first roll (112). The tubular member (114), the hollow filter section (116), and the filter section (115) are wrapped by the second roll (113), which is different from the first roll (112). The second roll (113) also wraps a portion of the first roll (112) that wraps the smoking material (111). Thus, the tubular member (114), the hollow filter section (116), and the filter section (115) are connected to the smoking material (111). However, the second roll (113) may be omitted, and the tubular member (114), the hollow filter section (116), and the filter section (115) may be connected to the smoking material (111) using the first roll (112). A lip release agent (117) is applied to the outer surface near the end of the filter portion (115) of the second roll (113) to make it easier for the user's lips to detach from the second roll (113). The portion of the flavor-generating article (110) to which the lip release agent (117) is applied functions as the mouthpiece of the flavor-generating article (110).

[0044] The smoking material (111) may include a flavor source, such as tobacco, and an aerosol source. Additionally, the first roll (112) that wraps the smoking material (111) may be a sheet material having breathability. The tubular member (114) may be a paper tube or a hollow filter. In the illustrated example, the flavor generating article (110) comprises a smoking material (111), a tubular member (114), a hollow filter section (116), and a filter section (115), but the configuration of the flavor generating article (110) is not limited to this. For example, the hollow filter section (116) may be omitted, and the tubular member (114) and the filter section (115) may be arranged adjacent to each other.

[0045] Next, the internal structure of the flavor aspirator (100) will be described. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the flavor aspirator (100) in 3-3, viewed in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 1b. As shown in FIG. 3, a mounting portion (10) is formed on the inner side of the outer housing (101) of the flavor aspirator (100) to which a receiving material, such as a power supply unit (20) or an atomizing unit (30) to be described later, is mounted. The mounting portion (10) is, for example, made of resin, and in particular, may be formed of polycarbonate (PC), ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) resin, PEEK (polyetheretherketone), or a polymer alloy containing multiple types of polymers. In addition, the mounting portion (10) may include a part formed of a metal, for example, aluminum. Here, in terms of heat resistance, processability, and strength, the mounting portion (10) is preferably made of polycarbonate. A power supply portion (20) and an atomizing portion (30) are formed in the internal space (11) of the mounting portion (10). Furthermore, the power supply portion (20) and the atomizing portion (30) cannot be replaced after the flavor aspirator (100) is assembled. Additionally, the outer housing (101) and the mounting portion (10) are sometimes collectively referred to as a casing.

[0046] The power supply unit (20) has a power source (21). The power source (21) may be, for example, a rechargeable battery or a non-rechargeable battery. The power source (21) is electrically connected to the atomizing unit (30). Thus, the power source (21) can supply power to the atomizing unit (30) to properly heat the flavor-generating article (110).

[0047] As illustrated, the atomizing section (30) has a chamber (50) extending in the insertion direction (Z-axis direction) of the flavor-generating article (110), a heating section (40) covering part of the chamber (50), an insulating section (32), and a roughly tubular insertion guide member (34). The chamber (50) is configured to accommodate the flavor-generating article (110). The heating section (40) is configured to contact the outer surface of the chamber (50) to heat the flavor-generating article (110) accommodated in the chamber (50). As illustrated, a bottom member (36) may be formed on the bottom portion of the chamber (50). The bottom member (36) may function as a stopper for positioning the flavor-generating article (110) inserted into the chamber (50). The bottom member (36) has irregularities on the surface that contacts the flavor-generating article (110), and can define a space capable of supplying air to the surface that contacts the flavor-generating article (110). The bottom member (36) may be made of, for example, a resin, and in particular, may be formed of polycarbonate (PC), ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) resin, PEEK (polyetheretherketone), or a polymer alloy containing multiple types of polymers, or a metal such as aluminum. In addition, the bottom member (36) is preferably formed of a material with low thermal conductivity to suppress the transfer of heat to the insulation part (32), etc.

[0048] The insulation portion (32) is generally roughly tubular and is positioned to cover the chamber (50). The insulation portion (32) may include, for example, an aerogel sheet. An insertion guide member (34) is formed between the slide cover (102) in a closed position and the chamber (50). When the insertion guide member (34) is inserted into the casing from the opening of the outer housing (101), the claw is engaged with the casing, making it impossible to escape outside the casing. The insertion guide member (34) is made of, for example, a resin, and may be formed of, in particular, polycarbonate (PC), ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) resin, PEEK (polyetheretherketone), or a polymer alloy containing multiple types of polymers. Additionally, the insertion guide member (34) may be formed of metal, glass, ceramic, etc. Furthermore, from the perspective of heat resistance, it is preferable that the insertion guide member (34) be PEEK. The insertion guide member (34) communicates with the outside of the flavor aspirator (100) when the slide cover (102) is in the open position, and guides the insertion of the flavor-generating article (110) into the chamber (50) by inserting the flavor-generating article (110) into the through hole (34a) of the insertion guide member (34). When the slide cover (102) is in the open position, it is configured to cover at least a portion of the insertion guide member (34) in the axial direction of the chamber (50) while exposing the through hole (34a) of the insertion guide member (34) to the outside. In FIG. 3, the state in which the slide cover (102) is closed to cover the entire through hole (34a) of the insertion guide member (34) is indicated by a dotted line.

[0049] The flavor aspirator (100) additionally has a first retaining part (37) and a second retaining part (38) that retain both ends of the chamber (50) and the insulation part (32). The first retaining part (37) is positioned to retain the end on the negative side of the Z-axis of the chamber (50) and the insulation part (32). The second retaining part (38) is positioned to retain the end on the slide cover (102) side (positive side of the Z-axis) of the chamber (50) and the insulation part (32).

[0050] Next, the structure of the chamber (50) will be described. FIG. 4a is a perspective view of the chamber (50). FIG. 4b is a cross-sectional view of the chamber (50) at 4B-4B, viewed in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 4a. FIG. 5a is a cross-sectional view of the chamber (50) at 5A-5A, viewed in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 4b. FIG. 5b is a cross-sectional view of the chamber (50) at 5B-5B, viewed in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 4b. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the chamber (50) and the heating unit (40).

[0051] As shown in FIGS. 4a and 4b, the chamber (50) may have a cylindrical shape including an opening (52) into which a flavor-generating article (110) is inserted and a cylindrical side wall (60) that accommodates the flavor-generating article (110). A flange portion (52a) is formed at the end defining the opening (52) of the chamber (50). The chamber (50) is positioned so that the flange portion (52a) formed on the opposite side of the bottom portion (56) faces the opening of the outer housing (101). It is preferable that the chamber (50) be formed from a material that has heat resistance and a low coefficient of thermal expansion, such as stainless steel. In addition, the chamber (50) may be formed from a resin such as PEEK, glass, ceramic, etc., in addition to metal. This enables effective heating of the flavor-generating article (110) from the chamber (50). Additionally, the chamber (50) is not limited to a tubular shape and may have a cup shape.

[0052] As shown in FIGS. 4b and 5b, the side wall portion (60) includes a contact portion (62) and a separation portion (66). When the flavor-generating article (110) is placed at a desired location within the chamber (50), the contact portion (62) contacts or presses against a part of the flavor-generating article (110), and the separation portion (66) is separated from the flavor-generating article (110). Additionally, in this specification, "desired location within the chamber (50)" refers to a location where the flavor-generating article (110) is properly heated, or a location of the flavor-generating article (110) when the user smokes. The contact portion (62) has an inner surface (62a) and an outer surface (62b). The separation portion (66) has an inner surface (66a) and an outer surface (66b). As shown in FIG. 6, the heating portion (40) is disposed on the outer surface (62b) of the contact portion (62). It is preferable that the heating portion (40) be disposed on the outer surface (62b) of the contact portion (62) without a gap. Additionally, the heating portion (40) may include an adhesive layer. In that case, it is preferable that the heating portion (40) including the adhesive layer be disposed on the outer surface (62b) of the contact portion (62) without a gap.

[0053] As shown in FIGS. 4a and 5b, the outer surface (62b) of the contact portion (62) is flat. Since the outer surface (62b) of the contact portion (62) is flat, bending of the strip-shaped electrode (48) can be suppressed when the strip-shaped electrode (48) is connected to the heating portion (40) disposed on the outer surface (62b) of the contact portion (62) as shown in FIG. 6. As shown in FIGS. 4b and 5b, the inner surface (62a) of the contact portion (62) is flat. Also, as shown in FIGS. 4b and 5b, the thickness of the contact portion (62) is uniform.

[0054] As shown in FIGS. 4a, 4b and 5b, the chamber (50) has two contact portions (62) in the circumferential direction of the chamber (50), and the two contact portions (62) face each other so as to be parallel. It is preferable that at least a portion of the distance between the inner surfaces (62a) of the two contact portions (62) is smaller than the width of the location between the contact portions (62) of the flavor-generating article (110) inserted into the chamber (50).

[0055] As shown in FIG. 5b, the inner surface (66a) of the inter-part (66) may have an overall arc-shaped cross-section in a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction (Z-axis direction) of the chamber (50). Additionally, the inter-part (66) is positioned adjacent to the contact portion (62) in the circumferential direction.

[0056] As shown in FIG. 4b, the chamber (50) may have a hole (56a) in its bottom portion (56) so that the bottom member (36) shown in FIG. 3 penetrates and is placed inside the chamber (50). The bottom member (36) may be fixed inside the bottom portion (56) of the chamber (50) by an adhesive or the like. Additionally, the adhesive interposed between the bottom member (36) and the bottom portion (56) may be composed of a resin material such as epoxy resin. Alternatively, inorganic adhesives such as cement or welding may also be used. The bottom member (36) formed in the bottom portion (56) may support a portion of the flavor-generating article (110) inserted into the chamber (50) so as to expose at least a portion of the cross-section of the flavor-generating article (110). Additionally, the bottom (56) can support a portion of the flavor-generating article (110) so that the cross-section of the exposed flavor-generating article (110) communicates with the void (67) described later (see FIG. 7).

[0057] As shown in FIGS. 4a, 4b and 5a, the chamber (50) preferably has a tubular non-stick portion (54) between the opening (52) and the side wall portion (60). When the flavor-generating article (110) is positioned at a desired location in the chamber (50), a gap may be formed between the non-stick portion (54) and the flavor-generating article (110). Additionally, as shown in FIGS. 4a and 4b, the chamber (50) preferably has a first guide portion (58) having a tapered surface (58a) that connects the inner surface of the non-stick portion (54) and the inner surface (62a) of the contact portion (62).

[0058] As shown in FIG. 6, the heating section (40) has a heating element (42). The heating element (42) may be, for example, a heating track. It is preferable that the heating element (42) be positioned to heat the contact section (62) without contacting the inter-section (66) of the chamber (50). In other words, it is preferable that the heating element (42) be positioned only on the outer surface of the contact section (62). The heating element (42) may have a difference in heating capacity between the part that heats the inter-section (66) of the chamber (50) and the part that heats the contact section (62). Specifically, the heating element (42) may be configured to heat the contact section (62) to a higher temperature than the inter-section (66). For example, the density of the heating track of the heating element (42) in the contact section (62) and the inter-section (66) can be adjusted. Additionally, the heating element (42) may have approximately the same heating capacity over the entire circumference of the chamber (50) and may be wrapped around the outer circumference of the chamber (50). As shown in FIG. 6, the heating unit (40) preferably has, in addition to the heating element (42), an electrical insulating member (44) covering at least one side of the heating element (42). In this embodiment, the electrical insulating member (44) is arranged to cover both sides of the heating element (42).

[0059] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view shown in FIG. 5b, in which a flavor-generating article (110) is placed at a desired location within a chamber (50). As shown in FIG. 7, when the flavor-generating article (110) is placed at a desired location within the chamber (50), the flavor-generating article (110) can be pressurized by contacting the contact portion (62) of the chamber (50). Meanwhile, a gap (67) is formed between the flavor-generating article (110) and the inter-part (66). The gap (67) can be in communication with the opening (52) of the chamber (50) and the cross-section of the flavor-generating article (110) positioned within the chamber (50). Thus, air introduced from the opening (52) of the chamber (50) can pass through the gap (67) and enter the interior of the flavor-generating article (110). In other words, an air passage (aeration (67)) is formed between the flavor-generating material (110) and the inter-part (66).

[0060] Next, the structure of the outer housing (101) will be described. FIG. 8 is a side view showing the outer housing (101) in disassembly. As shown in FIG. 8, the outer housing (101) has a first housing (120) having an opening (121), a second housing (130) covering the opening (121) of the first housing (120), and a cover portion (140) covering at least a part of the second housing (130). Each of the first housing (120), the second housing (130), and the cover portion (140) is a single, seamless structure. The second housing (130) is fixed to the first housing (120) by any fastening means. The cover portion (140) is fixed to the second housing (130) by a magnet or the like and can be attached or detached by a user. Here, the outer edge of the opening (121) of the first housing (120), the outer edge of the second housing (130), and the outer edge of the cover portion (140) substantially coincide. Therefore, when the first housing (120), the second housing (130), and the cover portion (140) are combined, the joint can be made into one place, thereby improving the aesthetics of the flavor inhaler (100).

[0061] FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an outer housing (101). FIG. 9 shows a state in which a second housing (130) is fixed to a first housing (120) together with a cover portion (140). As shown in FIG. 9, a display portion (131) containing performance indications or precautions related to the flavor inhaler (100) may be formed on the outer surface of the second housing (130). When the cover portion (140) is attached to the second housing (130), the display portion (131) cannot be seen from the outside, thereby improving the aesthetics when using the flavor inhaler (100). Additionally, since the cover portion (140) can be removed by the user, the user can check the display portion (131) as needed.

[0062] FIG. 10 is a front view showing the first housing (120). FIG. 11 is a top view showing the first housing (120). FIG. 12 is a side view showing the first housing (120). FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the first housing (120). As shown in FIG. 10 to FIG. 13, the first housing (120) is composed of a bottom portion (122) and a wall portion (123) formed upright from the outer edge of the bottom portion (122) to form an opening (121). The first housing (120) has a shape in which the width direction (X-axis direction) becomes shorter from the Z-axis direction toward the Z-axis negative direction.

[0063] Inside the first housing (120), a receiving portion (124) is formed to accommodate a receiving portion (124) such as a power supply portion (20) or atomizing portion (30) together with a placement portion (10). In the wall portion (123) on the Z-axis bidirectional side of the first housing (120), a communication hole (125) is formed that is opened and closed by a slide cover (102) as a communication hole connecting the inside and outside of the receiving portion (124). Additionally, in the wall portion (123) on the Z-axis negative side of the first housing (120), a communication hole (126) is formed that exposes a terminal (104) (see FIG. 1c) to the outside as a communication hole connecting the inside and outside of the receiving portion (124).

[0064] Here, the opening area of ​​the opening (121) is smaller than the maximum cross-sectional area of ​​the receiving portion (124) when the first housing (120) is cut in a plane parallel to the opening (121). Specifically, in FIG. 11, the length in the X-axis direction of the opening (121) is shorter than the maximum length in the X-axis direction of the first housing (120), and in FIG. 12, the length in the Z-axis direction of the opening (121) is shorter than the maximum length in the Z-axis direction of the first housing (120). That is, the dividing surface of the outer housing (101) is formed offset from the surface that can secure the largest opening.

[0065] Next, the structure of the mounting portion (10) will be described. FIG. 14 is a side view showing the mounting portion (10). FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing the mounting portion (10). In FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, the mounting portion (10) has an outer shape that follows the inner surface of the receiving portion (124) of the first housing (120). In addition, the opening area of ​​the opening (121) of the first housing (120) is smaller than the maximum cross-sectional area of ​​the mounting portion (10) including the internal space (11) when the mounting portion (10) is cut in a plane parallel to the opening (121). Therefore, if the mounting portion (10) is made of a single member, the mounting portion (10) cannot be inserted from the opening (121) of the first housing (120). Thus, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the mounting section (10) is divided into a first mounting section (150) and a second mounting section (160) that is combined with the first mounting section (150).

[0066] The first mounting section (150) and the second mounting section (160) are combined with each other after being inserted into the first housing (120) as described below. By dividing the mounting section (10) into the first mounting section (150) and the second mounting section (160) to which the first mounting section (150) is combined, even if the dividing surface of the outer housing (101) is offset from the surface that can secure the largest opening, the mounting section (10) on which the receiving section (20) or the atomizing section (30) is mounted can be placed within the first housing (120) to accommodate the receiving section.

[0067] Here, a slide cover (102) is slidably formed in the first mounting section (150). Additionally, an unillustrated sensor is fixed in the second mounting section (160) to detect the opening and closing operation of the slide cover (102). By detecting the opening and closing operation of the slide cover (102) by the sensor, the on / off of the heating section (40) is controlled. As described above, the mounting section (10) is preferably made of polycarbonate considering heat resistance and processability, but the first mounting section (150) is selected from a material with higher sliding properties than the second mounting section (160) in order to reduce the sliding resistance of the slide cover (102). Specifically, POM (polyoxymethylene) or a grade of polycarbonate (PC) with high sliding properties may be used. In this case, the first mounting portion (150) and the second mounting portion (160) are fixed to the first housing (120) by means of adhesive or double-sided tape, but considering the adhesive properties of the adhesive, it is preferable to use polycarbonate (PC) of a high grade with high sliding properties.

[0068] Additionally, the first mounting section (150) and the second mounting section (160) are separated at a position significantly offset toward the Z-axis direction rather than the center of the mounting section (10) in the Z-axis direction. This is to make the first mounting section (150) smaller, as the first mounting section (150) is formed from a material with higher sliding properties than the second mounting section (160), which increases the material cost. Furthermore, by dividing the first mounting section (150) and the second mounting section (160) in this manner, as described later, the first mounting section (150) can be inserted into the first housing (120), and then the first mounting section (150) can be rotated and positioned at a predetermined location in the first housing (120). Additionally, by dividing the first placement section (150) and the second placement section (160) in this manner, a heat extraction hole (170) for extracting heat can be formed at the combination location of the first placement section (150) and the second placement section (160), in the part of the heating section (40) that has a large amount of heat.

[0069] Here, it is preferable that the first mounting portion (150) and the second mounting portion (160) be positioned relative to each other. Thus, as shown in FIG. 15, a first fitting portion (151) is formed at the point of combination with the second mounting portion (160) of the first mounting portion (150), and a second fitting portion (161) that is fitted with the first fitting portion (151) is formed at the point of combination with the first mounting portion (160) of the second mounting portion (160). By fitting the first fitting portion (151) and the second fitting portion (152) relative to each other, the first mounting portion (150) and the second mounting portion (160) can be positioned relative to each other. By positioning the first mounting part (150) and the second mounting part (160) relative to each other, the positional precision of the slide cover (102) and the sensor can be improved, so that the opening and closing operation of the slide cover (102) can be accurately detected using the sensor.

[0070] Additionally, it is preferable that the first mounting portion (150) and the second mounting portion (160) be positioned relative to each other in the width direction, thickness direction, and height direction of the first housing (120). Therefore, the first fitting portion (151) and the second fitting portion (161) for realizing this are described in detail. FIG. 16 is a front view showing the combined location of the first mounting portion (150) and the second mounting portion (160) at a position corresponding to the bottom portion (122) of the first housing (120). FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing the combined location of the first mounting portion (150) and the second mounting portion (160) at a position corresponding to the wall portion (123) on the negative X-axis side of the first housing (120). FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing the combination of the first mounting portion (150) and the second mounting portion (160) at a position corresponding to the wall portion (123) on both sides of the X-axis of the first housing (120).

[0071] As shown in FIG. 16, the first mounting portion (150) has a first mounting portion (151) in the width direction and a first mounting portion (152), and the second mounting portion (160) has a second mounting portion (161) in the width direction and a second mounting portion (162). The first mounting portion (152) in the width direction and the second mounting portion (162) in the width direction face the bottom portion (122) of the first housing (120). Additionally, the first mounting portion (152) in the width direction is a convex portion extending from the first mounting portion (150), and the second mounting portion (162) in the width direction is a concave portion having a shape corresponding to the convex portion. Here, the convex portion and the concave portion may be interchangeable. By fitting the first fitting part (152) in the width direction and the second fitting part (162) in the width direction together, the first mounting part (150) and the second mounting part (160) can be positioned relative to each other in the width direction of the first housing (120).

[0072] As shown in FIG. 17, the first mounting portion (150) has a first mounting portion (151) having a first mounting portion (153) in the thickness direction and a first mounting portion (154) in the height direction, and the second mounting portion (160) has a second mounting portion (161) having a second mounting portion (163) in the thickness direction and a second mounting portion (164) in the height direction. The first mounting portion (153) in the thickness direction and the first mounting portion (154) in the height direction, and the second mounting portion (163) in the thickness direction and the second mounting portion (164) in the height direction are opposite to the wall portion (123) on the negative side of the X-axis of the first housing (120). Additionally, the second engagement portion (163) in the thickness direction and the second engagement portion (164) in the height direction are convex portions extending from the second mounting portion (160), and the first engagement portion (153) in the thickness direction and the first engagement portion (154) in the height direction are concave portions having a shape corresponding to the convex portions. Here, the convex portions and the concave portions may be interchanged. By engaging the first engagement portion (153) in the thickness direction and the second engagement portion (163) in the thickness direction with respect to the thickness direction of the first housing (120), the first mounting portion (150) and the second mounting portion (160) can be positioned relative to each other. In addition, the first height-direction fitting part (154) and the second height-direction fitting part (164) are fitted together, so that the first mounting part (150) and the second mounting part (160) can be positioned relative to each other in the height direction of the first housing (120).

[0073] As shown in FIG. 18, the first mounting portion (150) has a first mounting portion (151) having a first mounting portion (153) in the thickness direction and a first mounting portion (154) in the height direction, and the second mounting portion (160) has a second mounting portion (161) having a second mounting portion (163) in the thickness direction and a second mounting portion (164) in the height direction. The first mounting portion (153) in the thickness direction and the first mounting portion (154) in the height direction, and the second mounting portion (163) in the thickness direction and the second mounting portion (164) in the height direction are opposite to the wall portion (123) on the X-axis bidirectional side of the first housing (120). Additionally, the second engagement portion (163) in the thickness direction and the second engagement portion (164) in the height direction are convex portions extending from the second mounting portion (160), and the first engagement portion (153) in the thickness direction and the first engagement portion (154) in the height direction are concave portions having a shape corresponding to the convex portions. Here, the convex portions and the concave portions may be interchanged. By engaging the first engagement portion (153) in the thickness direction and the second engagement portion (163) in the thickness direction with respect to the thickness direction of the first housing (120), the first mounting portion (150) and the second mounting portion (160) can be positioned relative to each other. In addition, the first height-direction fitting part (154) and the second height-direction fitting part (164) are fitted together, so that the first mounting part (150) and the second mounting part (160) can be positioned relative to each other in the height direction of the first housing (120).

[0074] Additionally, the first engagement portion (153) in the thickness direction and the first engagement portion (154) in the height direction, and the second engagement portion (163) in the thickness direction and the second engagement portion (164) in the height direction are respectively formed on the wall portion (123) on the X-axis bidirectional side and the wall portion (123) on the X-axis negative side of the first housing (120) facing each other. By doing so, the first mounting portion (150) and the second mounting portion (160) can be positioned more firmly.

[0075] Additionally, FIGS. 17 and 18 show a first engagement portion (153) in the thickness direction and a first engagement portion (154) in the height direction, and a second engagement portion (163) in the thickness direction and a second engagement portion (164) in the height direction, but the first engagement portion (153) in the thickness direction and the first engagement portion (154) in the height direction may be formed integrally, and the second engagement portion (163) in the thickness direction and the second engagement portion (164) in the height direction may be formed integrally. FIG. 19 is another perspective view showing a combination of the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion at a position corresponding to the wall portion on the negative side of the X-axis of the first housing. As shown in FIG. 19, the second mounting portion (160) has a second mounting portion (161) and a second mounting portion (165) extending in an inclined direction (YZ direction) from the second mounting portion (160), and the first mounting portion (150) has a first mounting portion (151) and a first mounting portion (155) in an inclined direction. By the first mounting portion (155) in an inclined direction and the second mounting portion (165) in an inclined direction being fitted together, the first mounting portion (150) and the second mounting portion (160) can be positioned relative to each other with a simple configuration in the thickness direction and height direction of the first housing (120).

[0076] In addition, it is desirable for the first housing (120) and the first mounting portion (150) to be positioned relative to each other. Therefore, a configuration for realizing this is described. FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing the first mounting portion (150). As shown in FIG. 20, a first protrusion (156) is formed on the first mounting portion (150) that protrudes from the first mounting portion (150) in both directions of the Z-axis. The first protrusion (156) is fitted into the inner surface of the communication hole (125) (see FIG. 13) of the first housing (120). By doing so, the first mounting portion (150) can be positioned relative to the first housing (120).

[0077] In addition, it is preferable that the first housing (120) and the second mounting portion (160) be positioned relative to each other. Therefore, a configuration for realizing this is described. FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing the second mounting portion (160). As shown in FIG. 21, a second protrusion (166) is formed on the second mounting portion (160) and protrudes from the second mounting portion (160) in the Z-axis positive / negative direction. The second protrusion (166) is fitted into the inner surface of the communication hole (126) (see FIG. 13) of the first housing (120). By doing so, the second mounting portion (160) can be positioned relative to the first housing (120). Additionally, a terminal (104) (see FIG. 1c) may be accommodated within the second protrusion (166). By realizing the structure that accommodates the terminal (104) as the second protrusion (166), there is no need to form the second protrusion (166) solely for the purpose of fitting with the connecting hole (126), so the structure of the flavor aspirator (100) can be simplified and miniaturized.

[0078] Here, in the first mounting section (150), a first engaging section (151) is formed at the end facing the second mounting section (160), and a first protrusion (156) is formed at the end facing the opposite side of the second mounting section (160). Thus, the positions of both ends of the first mounting section (150) are determined, so that misalignment does not easily occur. Additionally, in the second mounting section (160), a second engaging section (161) is formed at the end facing the first mounting section (150), and a second protrusion (166) is formed at the end facing the opposite side of the first mounting section (150). Thus, the positions of both ends of the second mounting section (160) are determined, so that misalignment does not easily occur. Therefore, the first mounting portion (150) and the second mounting portion (160) can be positioned more firmly with respect to the first housing (120). Additionally, only one of the first protrusion (156) and the second protrusion (166) may be formed.

[0079] Next, a method for attaching the first mounting portion (150) and the second mounting portion (160) to the first housing (120) will be described. FIGS. 22 and 23 are explanatory diagrams showing the order of attachment of the first mounting portion (150) and the second mounting portion (160) to the first housing (120). As shown in FIG. 22, (a) first, the first mounting portion (150) is inserted into the first housing (120) in a transverse direction, and the first mounting portion (150) is rotated within the first housing (120). (b) Next, the first protrusion (156) of the first mounting portion (150) is engaged with the connecting hole (125) of the first housing (120) to position the first mounting portion (150). (c) Next, the second mounting portion (160) is inserted into the first housing (120). At this time, since the first housing (120) has a shape in which the width direction (X-axis direction) becomes shorter from the Z-axis direction toward the Z-axis negative direction (see FIG. 10), when inserting the second mounting portion (160) into the first housing (120), the narrow side of the second mounting portion (160) is inserted first and slid toward the Z-axis negative direction, and the upright parts formed on both sides of the second mounting portion (160) in the X-axis direction are grasped and tilted inward to be inserted into the first housing (120).

[0080] At this time, as shown in FIG. 23, (a) by grasping the upright portions formed on both sides of the second mounting portion (160) in the X-axis direction and tilting them inward, the second mounting portion (160) is deformed so that it can be inserted into the first housing (120). (b) Next, the second mounting portion (160) is fully inserted into the first housing (120). (c) Subsequently, by releasing the second mounting portion (160), the second mounting portion (160) expands according to the principle of a leaf spring, and the first fitting portion (151) and the second fitting portion (161) are fitted together. Additionally, thereafter, the first mounting portion (150) and the second mounting portion (160) may be fixed to the first housing (120) by adhesive. Thus, even if the dividing surface of the outer housing (101) is positioned away from the surface that can secure the largest opening, the receiving portion (10) in which the receiving portion, such as the power supply portion (20) or the atomizing portion (30), is placed is positioned within the first housing (120) to receive the receiving portion.

[0081] Although 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 technical concept described in the claims, specification, and drawings. Furthermore, any shape or material not directly described in the specification and drawings is within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention as long as it exhibits the operation and effect of the present invention.

[0082] For example, the flavor aspirator (100) of the present embodiment has a so-called counter-flow air passage in which air introduced from the opening (52) of the chamber (50) is supplied to the cross-section of the flavor-generating article (110), but is not limited to this and may have a so-called bottom-flow air passage in which air is supplied into the chamber (50) from the bottom portion (56) of the chamber (50). In addition, the heating element (42) is not limited to a resistance heating type and may be an induction heating type. In that case, the heating element (42) can heat the chamber (50) by induction heating. In addition, if the flavor-generating article (110) has a susceptor, the heating element (42) can heat the susceptor of the flavor-generating article (110) by induction heating. Additionally, although a structure has been described for raising the temperature of a flavor-generating article (110) inside the chamber (50) by placing a heating element (42) around the chamber (50), the method for raising the temperature of the flavor-generating article (110) inside the chamber (50) may be to bring the heating element (42) into direct contact with the flavor-generating article (110), or to generate frictional heat by vibration between materials within the flavor-generating article (110). Explanation of the symbols

[0083] 10: Witty Department 11: Interior space 20: Power supply 30: Fig 100: Flavor inhaler 101: Outer Housing 102: Slide Cover 110: Flavor-generating products 120: 1st Housing 121: Frog 122: Bottom part 123: Wall 124: Reception Department 125: Connecting hole 126: Connecting hole 130: 2nd Housing 131: Marking and entry section 140: Cover part 150: 1st Witness Division 151: First fitting section 152: First joint in the width direction 152: Second fitting section 153: Direction 1st engagement part 154: Direction 1st engagement part 155: Direction 1st engagement part 156: First protrusion 160: 2nd Wit Department 161: Second fitting section 162: Second joint in the width direction 163: Direction 2nd fitting part 164: Direction 2nd engagement part 165: Direction 2nd fitting part 166: Second protrusion 170: Waste heat

Claims

Claim 1 A flavor aspirator having a first housing having an opening and a receiving portion formed therein for receiving a substance, and an outer shape along the inner surface of the receiving portion and an internal space in which the substance to be received is placed, and a placing portion disposed within the receiving portion, wherein the opening area of ​​the opening is smaller than the maximum cross-sectional area of ​​the receiving portion when the first housing is cut in a plane parallel to the opening, and the maximum cross-sectional area of ​​the placing portion including the internal space when the placing portion is cut in a plane parallel to the opening, and wherein the placing portion has a first placing portion and a second placing portion combined with the first placing portion. Claim 2 A flavor aspirator according to claim 1, wherein the first mounting portion has a first engaging portion formed at a combination location with the second mounting portion, and the second mounting portion has a second engaging portion formed at the combination location and engaged with the first engaging portion. Claim 3 In claim 2, with respect to mutually orthogonal width, thickness, and height directions in the first housing, the first fitting part has a width direction first fitting part, a thickness direction first fitting part, and a height direction first fitting part, and the second fitting part has a width direction second fitting part, a thickness direction second fitting part, and a height direction second fitting part, and by the width direction first fitting part and the width direction second fitting part are fitted together, the first fitting part and the second fitting part are positioned in the width direction, by the thickness direction first fitting part and the thickness direction second fitting part are fitted together, the first fitting part and the second fitting part are positioned in the thickness direction, and by the height direction first fitting part and the height direction second fitting part are fitted together, the first fitting part and the second fitting part are positioned in the height direction, a flavor aspirator. Claim 4 In claim 3, the first housing has a bottom portion and a wall portion formed upright from the outer edge of the bottom portion, the first engagement portion in the width direction and the second engagement portion in the width direction are opposite to the bottom portion, the first engagement portion in the thickness direction and the second engagement portion in the thickness direction are opposite to the wall portion, and the first engagement portion in the height direction and the second engagement portion in the height direction are opposite to the wall portion, flavor aspirator. Claim 5 A flavor aspirator according to claim 4, wherein for each of the pair of opposing wall sections, the first engagement portion in the thickness direction and the second engagement portion in the thickness direction are formed to face the wall section, and for each of the pair of opposing wall sections, the first engagement portion in the height direction and the second engagement portion in the height direction are formed to face the wall section. Claim 6 A flavor aspirator according to claim 4, wherein the first engagement portion in the thickness direction and the first engagement portion in the height direction are integrally formed, and the second engagement portion in the thickness direction and the second engagement portion in the height direction are integrally formed. Claim 7 A flavor absorber according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the first fitting part is one of the convex part and the concave part formed in the first fitting part at the combination location, the second fitting part is the other of the convex part and the concave part formed in the second fitting part at the combination location, and the concave part has a shape corresponding to the convex part. Claim 8 A flavor aspirator according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the first housing has a communication hole in a wall portion formed upright from the outer edge of the bottom portion that communicates the inside and outside of the receiving portion, and at least one of the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion has a protrusion that can be engaged with the communication hole. Claim 9 A flavor aspirator according to claim 8, wherein the protrusion is formed on at least one of the end opposite to the first engaging part formed at the end on the second engaging part side in the first engaging part, and the end opposite to the second engaging part formed at the end on the first engaging part side in the second engaging part. Claim 10 A flavor aspirator according to claim 8, wherein the first housing has a communication hole in each of a pair of opposing wall portions communicating the inside and outside of the receiving portion, the first mounting portion has a first protrusion that can be engaged with one side of the communication hole, and the second mounting portion has a second protrusion that can be engaged with the other side of the communication hole. Claim 11 A flavor aspirator according to any one of claims 2 to 6, further comprising a slide member slidably formed with respect to the first housing and a sensor for detecting the operation of the slide member, wherein the slide member is slidably formed in the first mounting portion and the sensor is fixed in the second mounting portion. Claim 12 A flavor aspirator according to any one of claims 2 to 6, further comprising a second housing covering the opening of the first housing and a cover portion covering at least a part of the second housing, wherein a mark related to the flavor aspirator is inscribed on the outer surface of the second housing, and the cover portion covers the entire mark. Claim 13 A method for manufacturing a flavor aspirator comprising: a housing having an opening and a receiving portion formed therein for receiving a substance to be received; a receiving portion having an outer shape along the inner surface of the receiving portion and disposed within the receiving portion for receiving a substance to be received, a first receiving portion and a second receiving portion combined with the first receiving portion, wherein the first receiving portion is inserted from the opening of the housing and the first receiving portion is rotated to be placed at a predetermined position of the housing; and, while the second receiving portion is deformed, the second receiving portion is inserted from the opening of the housing and placed at a predetermined position of the housing.

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