Aerosol generating article and aerosol generating system

The aerosol generating article and system address inefficiencies in airflow and heating by employing a medium rod with multiple airflow paths and a dual-heating element configuration, enhancing heating efficiency and user experience.

US20260182657A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-07-02KT&G CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
KT&G CO LTD
Filing Date
2026-02-20
Publication Date
2026-07-02

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Technical Problem

Existing aerosol generating devices face challenges in efficiently heating and distributing airflow and aerosol flow, leading to suboptimal performance and user experience.

Method used

The aerosol generating article and system incorporate a medium rod with multiple airflow paths and heating bodies, including a main airflow path and sub-airflow paths, along with a heater configuration that utilizes internal and external heating elements to enhance heating efficiency and airflow distribution.

Benefits of technology

This design allows for smooth airflow and aerosol flow, increasing heating efficiency and improving user experience by evenly heating the medium and distributing aerosol generation.

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Abstract

An aerosol generating device includes a medium rod and a filter rod aligned along a longitudinal direction of the aerosol generating device. The medium rod includes a medium portion that accommodates a medium and at least one airflow path formed through the medium portion in the longitudinal direction.
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