Aerosol inhalation device and aerosol generation system

Abstract

This aerosol inhalation device comprises: a housing; an accommodation part that has an opening and accommodates a consumable material so as to heat the same; a lid part that can move between a first position that completely covers the opening and a second position that uncovers the opening so as to allow the consumable material to be inserted therein; and a sealing member that is configured to seal the opening between the accommodation part and the lid part when the lid part is at the first position.

Description

Aerosol suction device and aerosol generation system

[0001] The present invention relates to an aerosol inhalation device and an aerosol generation system.

[0002] Conventionally, there have been known aerosol suction devices for generating aerosols without burning a material. Such aerosol suction devices may have a movable lid that covers at least a portion of an opening through which an aerosol-generating article can be inserted (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

[0003] Special table 2022-527088 publication Special table 2022-551379 publication

[0004] If foreign matter such as dust or water droplets enters the container that contains the aerosol-generating item, it may have adverse effects such as a decrease in heating efficiency. Patent Document 2 discloses an aerosol generating device in which a cover including a flow path through which inhalable vapor can flow from the consumable to the mouthpiece includes an elastic seal. However, the aerosol inhalation device of Patent Document 2 has a risk of foreign matter entering through the flow path formed in the cover.

[0005] One object of the present invention is to provide an aerosol suction device or an aerosol generation system that more reliably prevents foreign matter from entering the container when the lid is closed.

[0006] According to one aspect, an aerosol inhalation device is provided, the aerosol inhalation device comprising: a housing; a container having an opening for containing a consumable product for heating; a lid movable between a first position that completely covers the opening and a second position that opens the opening to allow the consumable product to be inserted; and a sealing member configured to seal the opening between the container and the lid when the lid is in the first position.

[0007] According to the above aspect, it is possible to provide an aerosol suction device that more reliably prevents foreign matter from entering the storage portion when the lid portion is in the closed state.

[0008] The cover may be configured to be movable between the first position and the second position by sliding.

[0009] In this case, the aerosol inhalation device can be made compact and less susceptible to breakage.

[0010] The lid portion may have a first edge portion that is positioned to overlap the storage portion in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction of the consumable product when the lid portion is in the first position, the storage portion may have a second edge portion that defines the opening, and the sealing member may be located on the first edge portion or the second edge portion.

[0011] In this case, the first edge and the second edge are structurally easy to access, which makes it easier to achieve an airtight seal between the lid and the container, and also makes it easier to make the aerosol inhalation device compact and simple in configuration.

[0012] The sealing member may be located at the first edge of the lid, and the sealing member and the lid may be integrally molded.

[0013] In this case, it is possible to prevent the sealing member from falling off from the lid portion.

[0014] The storage portion may have a connecting surface that contacts the lid portion or is connected to the lid portion via the sealing member when the lid portion is in the first position, and the connecting surface may be inclined with respect to the direction of movement of the lid portion when it reaches the first position.

[0015] In this case, a smooth seal between the container and the lid can be promoted.

[0016] The connecting surface may be inclined with respect to a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction of the consumable product so that the connecting surface and the lid portion face each other in the movement direction.

[0017] In this case, the sealing member is prevented from rubbing against the container or the lid portion that faces the sealing member, and a smooth seal between the container and the lid portion can be further promoted.

[0018] The lid portion may have a first engaging portion protruding in a direction intersecting the insertion direction of the consumable product, and the housing may have a first engaged portion that engages with the first engaging portion when the lid portion is in the first position and limits movement of the lid portion along the insertion direction.

[0019] In this case, when the lid is in the closed state, it is possible to prevent the lid from shifting in the insertion direction of the consumable product, and to more reliably seal the gap between the storage section and the lid.

[0020] The device may further include a first biasing member that biases the lid portion in a movement direction when the lid portion reaches the first position when the lid portion is in the first position.

[0021] In this case, the lid portion in the closed state can be sealed more reliably.

[0022] The lid portion is configured to be movable between the first position and the second position by rotation, and the aerosol inhalation device may further include a fixing portion that fixes the lid portion in the first position.

[0023] In this case, the rotatable lid portion can be stably held in the closed state, and foreign matter can be prevented from entering the storage portion.

[0024] The fixed portion may include a slider.

[0025] In this case, the aerosol suction device can be made compact or simple in configuration, and the rotating lid can be opened and closed easily by sliding.

[0026] The fixing portion is configured to be movable in a direction intersecting the insertion direction of the consumable product, and the fixing portion has a slider end configured to contact the lid portion in the second position, the slider end having a tapered portion that narrows in the direction of movement of the fixing portion, and the inner surface of the tapered portion in the insertion direction may be inclined with respect to a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction.

[0027] In this case, the distance from the fulcrum to the point of action in the principle of leverage becomes longer, so that the lid portion can be moved via the fixed portion with a smaller force.

[0028] The fixing portion may have a second engaging portion that protrudes in a direction intersecting the insertion direction of the consumable product, and the housing may have a second engaged portion that engages with the second engaging portion when the lid portion is in the first position and is configured to limit movement of the lid portion along the insertion direction.

[0029] In this case, when the fixing part is in the fixed position, deviation of the lid part and the fixing part in the closed state in the insertion direction can be suppressed, and the gap between the storage part and the lid part can be sealed more reliably.

[0030] The fixing portion is configured to be rotatable integrally with the lid portion and to be slidable between a third position and a fourth position that protrudes radially from the rotation axis of the lid portion further than the third position, and the housing may include a third engageable portion that engages with the fixing portion when the lid portion is in the first position and is configured to limit movement of the lid portion along the insertion direction of the consumable product.

[0031] In this case, it is possible to prevent the lid portion in the closed state from shifting in the insertion direction, and to more reliably seal the gap between the storage portion and the lid portion.

[0032] The device may further include a second biasing member that biases the lid portion toward the second position, and the lid portion may be configured to be movable by the rotation while being biased toward the second position by the second biasing member.

[0033] In this case, the user can easily handle the device by operating the fixing part, for example, by opening and closing the lid without directly operating the lid.

[0034] According to another aspect, there is provided an aerosol generating system comprising the aerosol inhalation device described above and the consumable product.

[0035] According to the above aspect, it is possible to provide an aerosol generating system that more reliably prevents foreign matter from entering the container when the lid is closed.

[0036] 6 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of an aerosol generation system according to a first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of an aerosol suction device showing the lid in a closed state. FIG. 6 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of an aerosol suction device showing the lid in an open state. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the lid according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a side view of the lid according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a plan view of an aerosol suction device showing the lid in an open state. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 7-7 of FIG. 6. FIG. 6 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of an aerosol suction device according to a second embodiment showing the lid in a closed state. FIG. 6 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of an aerosol suction device showing the lid in an open state. FIG. 6 is a plan view of an aerosol suction device showing the lid in a closed state. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a lid according to a second embodiment. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a fixing part according to the second embodiment. FIG. 6 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of an aerosol suction device according to a modified example of the second embodiment. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an aerosol suction device according to a third embodiment. FIG. 6 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of an aerosol suction device showing the lid in a closed state. FIG. 6 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of an aerosol suction device showing the lid in an open state. FIG. 6 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of an aerosol suction device showing the lid in a third position ...

[0037] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings described below, identical or corresponding components are designated by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted.

[0038] First Embodiment Fig. 1 is a schematic side cross-sectional view showing an aerosol generating system 100 according to a first embodiment. As shown in Fig. 1, the aerosol generating system 100 includes a consumable product 110 and an aerosol inhalation device 120 that heats the consumable product 110. The consumable product 110 is an aerosol-generating article that includes a flavor source and is configured to generate a flavored aerosol when heated. The aerosol inhalation device 120 may be a flavor inhaler that allows a user to inhale the flavor.

[0039] The aerosol inhalation device 120 has a housing 200, a cover 300, and a storage section 400 that stores the consumable product 110. The storage section 400 has an opening 201. The consumable product 110 is inserted into the storage section 400 through the opening 201. The consumable product 110 stored in the storage section 400 is heated by a heating section 40, which will be described later. In this manner, the storage section 400 is configured to store the consumable product 110 in order to heat it. Here, "storing the consumable product 110" includes storing at least a portion of the consumable product 110.

[0040] In the drawings described in this specification, an X-Y-Z Cartesian coordinate system may be used for ease of explanation. In this coordinate system, the Z axis points vertically upward, the X-Y plane is positioned so as to cut the aerosol suction device 120 horizontally, and the Y axis is positioned so as to extend from the front to the back of the aerosol suction device 120. The Z axis direction can also be referred to as the insertion direction of the consumable product 110 contained in the container 400. The X axis direction can also be referred to as the longitudinal direction of the device in a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction of the consumable product 110. The Y axis direction can also be referred to as the lateral direction of the device in a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction of the consumable product 110. The shape of the aerosol suction device 120 is not particularly limited as long as it can accommodate the lid 300 and container 400, and it may be, for example, stick-shaped.

[0041] In this embodiment, the consumable product 110 includes a flavor source such as tobacco capable of producing a smokable flavor, and has, for example, a columnar shape extending along the longitudinal direction. The flavor source included in the consumable product 110 is not particularly limited and may include at least one of natural materials such as plant materials and flavorings. The consumable product 110 may include a filler obtained by shredding or processing plant materials such as tobacco leaves into a sheet. Such a filler may be wrapped in paper. The consumable product 110 may be, for example, a tobacco stick. The consumable product 110 may have a cylindrical shape, a columnar shape with a polygonal cross section, a flat shape, or a capsule shape. The form of the consumable product 110 is not particularly limited and may be, for example, a cartridge containing a liquid having a flavor source.

[0042] As shown in FIG. 1 , the consumable product 110 may have an insertion end 111 that is inserted into the aerosol inhalation device 120 and a mouthpiece end 112. Air inhaled by a user is introduced into the consumable product 110 from or near the insertion end 111, flows through the interior of the consumable product 110 toward the mouthpiece end 112, and may be introduced into the user's oral cavity. The air flow path in the aerosol generation system 100 is not particularly limited, and may have a counterflow type air flow path or a bottom flow type air flow path. A counterflow type air flow path is configured so that air is introduced into the aerosol inhalation device 120 through a gap between the consumable product 110 and the storage unit 400 at the opening 201 and flows toward the insertion end 111. A bottom flow type air flow path is configured so that air is introduced into the aerosol inhalation device 120 from an air inlet (not shown) located in the housing 200 or the like, and then introduced into the storage unit 400 from the bottom of the storage unit 400 (near the insertion end 111 of the stored consumable product 110).

[0043] 1, the aerosol inhalation device 120 includes a power supply unit 10 and a control unit 20. The power supply unit 10 may include a battery that stores power used by the aerosol inhalation device 120. The battery is, for example, a lithium-ion battery. The battery may be rechargeable by an external power source.

[0044] The control unit 20 is configured with a CPU (Central Processing Unit), memory, etc., and controls the operation of the aerosol inhalation device 120. For example, the control unit 20 starts heating the consumable product 110 in response to a user operation on an input device (not shown), such as a button or a touch panel, and stops heating the consumable product 110 after a certain time has elapsed. The control unit 20 may stop heating the consumable product 110 even before the certain time has elapsed since the start of heating the consumable product 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).

[0045] Alternatively, the control unit 20 may start heating the consumable product 110 in response to the start of a puffing action, and may stop heating the consumable product 110 in response to the end of the puffing action. The control unit 20 may stop heating the consumable product 110 when a certain time has elapsed since the start of the puffing action, even before the end of the puffing action.

[0046] As shown in FIG. 1 , the aerosol suction device 120 has a heating unit 40. The heating unit 40 may be a heater disposed in the aerosol suction device 120. The heater may include an electric heating wire. The heater may heat the consumable product 110 from the outside as shown in FIG. 1 , or may heat the consumable product 110 from the inside, such as a pin-type or blade-type heater. The form of the heating unit 40 is not particularly limited. The heating unit 40 may be an induction coil that inductively heats a susceptor included in the consumable product 110, a susceptor installed in the container 400, or a susceptor that constitutes at least a part of the container 400.

[0047] 2 and 3 are schematic side cross-sectional views of the aerosol inhalation device 120, showing the lid 300 in a closed state and an open state, respectively. In the illustrated example, the vicinity of the opening 201 of the storage section 400 is formed integrally with the housing 200. In other words, the through-hole of the housing 200 constitutes the opening 201, and the inner wall or inner wall surface defining the through-hole constitutes part of the storage section 400. The material of the housing 200 is not particularly limited, and may include, for example, resins such as PC (polycarbonate), ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) resin, or PEEK (polyetheretherketone), or metals such as aluminum.

[0048] The shape of the storage unit 400 is not particularly limited as long as it can define a space inside which the consumable product 110 is placed. The storage unit 400 preferably includes a chamber that stores at least a portion of the consumable product 110. The material of the storage unit 400 is not particularly limited, and may include, for example, a resin such as PC, ABS, or PEEK, or a metal such as aluminum. Note that the storage unit 400 may be a chamber that is not formed integrally with the housing 200.

[0049] The storage unit 400 has a central axis AX1. The central axis AX1 is the long axis of the storage unit 400 that passes through the center of the space occupied by the stored consumable product 110 in the storage unit 400. However, if the storage unit 400 is longer in the direction perpendicular to the insertion direction of the consumable product 110 (parallel to the Z axis) than in the insertion direction of the consumable product 110, the central axis AX1 is assumed to extend in the insertion direction. Unless otherwise specified, in the aerosol suction device 120, the side where the opening 201 is located in the insertion direction of the consumable product 110 (positive side of the Z axis) will be referred to as the outside, and the bottom side of the storage unit 400 (negative side of the Z axis) will be referred to as the inside. Furthermore, when simply referred to as the insertion direction, it will refer to the insertion direction of the consumable product 110.

[0050] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the lid unit 300 is configured to be movable between a first position P1 where it covers the opening 201 and a second position P2 where it opens the opening 201 to allow the consumable product 110 to be inserted. In this embodiment, the lid unit 300 is configured to move linearly. In Figure 2, the point at which the lid unit 300 moves in the X-axis direction is schematically indicated by an arrow A1. In this embodiment, from the viewpoint of making the aerosol suction device 120 compact and less susceptible to breakage, the lid unit 300 is configured to be movable between the first position P1 and the second position P2 by sliding. Note that the path of movement of the lid unit 300 is not particularly limited, and the direction of movement may change.

[0051] As shown in FIG. 3 , the aerosol suction device 120 includes a sealing member 90. The sealing member 90 is configured to seal the opening 201 between the storage unit 400 and the lid 300 when the lid 300 is in the first position P1. If foreign matter such as dirt, dust, or water droplets enters the storage unit 400, it may have adverse effects such as reduced heating efficiency. While waterproofing treatments or mechanisms have been proposed for the outer surface of the housing of the aerosol suction device, improving the waterproofing of the storage unit 400 has not been fully discussed. In this embodiment, the sealing member 90 can more reliably prevent foreign matter from entering the storage unit 400 even when the lid 300 is closed, i.e., when the aerosol suction device 120 is not in use.

[0052] From the same viewpoint, it is preferable that the first position P1 is a position where the lid part 300 completely covers the opening 201. For example, it is preferable that the lid part 300 does not have a through-hole that communicates between the storage part 400 and the outside of the aerosol inhalation device 120, and it is preferable that the lid part 300 does not include a mouthpiece having a flow path that communicates between the inside of the storage part 400 and the outside of the aerosol inhalation device 120.

[0053] The sealing member 90 preferably includes a sealing material, and more preferably includes an elastic sealing material. In the illustrated example, the sealing member 90 is an annular packing. The material of the sealing member 90 is not particularly limited, and the sealing member 90 may include rubber such as silicone rubber. The Shore A hardness of the sealing member 90 is preferably 20 or more from the viewpoint of facilitating deformation by pressure. The Shore A hardness is preferably 60 or less, and more preferably 40 or less, from the viewpoint of improving airtightness due to softness.

[0054] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 , the lid portion 300 may have a first edge portion 310 and a first base portion 320. When the lid portion 300 is in the first position P1, the first edge portion 310 is positioned to overlap the storage portion 400 in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction (Z-axis direction) of the consumable product 110. In the illustrated example, when the storage portion 400 and the first edge portion 310 are projected onto the XY plane along the Z-axis, the projected storage portion 400 and the first edge portion 310 have an overlapping region. In the illustrated example, the first base portion 320 is formed in a plate shape extending in the movement direction of the lid portion 300, and the first edge portion 310 is formed on one end side of the movement direction of the first base portion 320 (the negative X-axis side). The first edge portion 310 and the first base portion 320 may be formed integrally. The cover portion 300 is preferably configured such that the first edge portion 310 is connected to the storage portion 400 via the sealing member 90 at the first position P1.

[0055] 2 and 3, the storage portion 400 may have a second edge 420 that defines the opening 201 through which the consumable product 110 is inserted. The second edge 420 may be an edge of the storage portion 400 on the outside in the insertion direction of the consumable product 110.

[0056] The sealing member 90 can be located on the first edge 310 or the second edge 420. The first edge 310 and the second edge 420 are structurally easy to access, which makes it easier to achieve an airtight seal between the lid 300 and the container 400 and makes the aerosol inhalation device 120 more compact and simple in configuration. In the illustrated example, the sealing member 90 is formed on the first edge 310 of the lid 300.

[0057] In this embodiment, it is preferable that the sealing member 90 and the lid portion 300 are integrally molded. This can prevent the sealing member 90 from falling off the lid portion 300. From the same viewpoint, or from the viewpoint of reducing the number of steps during manufacturing, it is preferable that the sealing member 90 and the lid portion 300 are formed by two-color molding. For example, the resin lid portion 300 and the silicone sealing member 90 can be integrally formed by two-color molding.

[0058] 2 and 3 , the storage portion 400 may have a coupling surface 425. Furthermore, the first edge portion 310 of the lid portion 300 may have a lid coupling surface 315 that couples with the coupling surface 425. When the lid portion 300 is in the first position P1, the coupling surface 425 contacts the lid coupling surface 315 or is coupled to the lid coupling surface 315 via the sealing member 90. When the lid portion 300 is in the second position P2, the coupling surface 425 is spaced apart from the lid portion 300.

[0059] The coupling surface 425 is preferably inclined with respect to the movement direction of the lid portion 300. When the movement direction of the lid portion 300 changes, i.e., when the movement of the lid portion 300 is not linear, the coupling surface 425 is preferably inclined with respect to the movement direction when the lid portion 300 reaches the first position P1. The coupling surface 425 is preferably inclined with respect to a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction of the consumable product 110 so that the coupling surface 425 and the lid portion 300 face each other in the movement direction of the lid portion 300. In the illustrated example, the coupling surface 425 is inclined so that it faces the positive X-axis direction from the XY plane perpendicular to the insertion direction (Z-axis direction). In other words, the coupling surface 425 is inclined so that the normal vector facing outward in the insertion direction of the coupling surface 425 faces the lid portion 300 that is about to reach the first position P1. If the movement directions of the connecting surface 425 of the container 400 and the cover 300 were parallel, the sealing member 90 would seal while moving parallel to the surface it seals, making it difficult for the sealing member 90 to rub against the opposing connecting surface 425 and achieve a smooth seal. In this embodiment, the connecting surface 425 is inclined, which promotes a smooth seal between the sealing member 90 and the cover 300.

[0060] 4 and 5 are perspective and side views, respectively, of the lid 300. The lid coupling surface 315 is preferably substantially parallel to the coupling surface 425. As shown in FIG. 5, the first edge 310 of the lid 300 preferably has a protruding portion 313 that protrudes in a direction perpendicular to the movement direction, and the lid coupling surface 315 is preferably formed on the front side of the protruding portion 313 in the movement direction. This promotes smooth sealing between the lid coupling surface 315 and the storage portion 400. As shown in FIG. 5, the lid 300 has an outer surface 340. The outer surface 340 may be the surface of the first edge 310 and the first base 320 on the outer side in the insertion direction. The front and rear of the lid 300 are defined as the first position P1 and the second position P2, respectively, along the movement direction.

[0061] 2 to 5, the cover 300 may have a first engaging portion 311. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the housing 200 may have a first engaged portion 211, and the first engaging portion 311 may be configured to engage with the first engaged portion 211 when the cover 300 is in the first position P1.

[0062] FIG. 6 is a plan view of the aerosol inhalation device 120, showing the lid unit 300 in an open state. As shown in FIGS. 2 to 6 , the first engagement portion 311 protrudes in a direction intersecting the insertion direction of the consumable product 110. In the illustrated example, the first engagement portion 311 protrudes in the movement direction of the lid unit 300. The first engagement portion 311 is disposed on the front side of the lid unit 300 in the movement direction when the lid unit 300 reaches the first position P1. The first engagement portion 311 may be a convex portion constituting the tip of the first edge portion 310. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5 , the first engagement portion 311 may have a first opposing surface 81 that faces the first engaged portion 211 in the insertion direction when the lid unit 300 is in the first position P1. The first opposing surface 81 may extend approximately perpendicular to the insertion direction.

[0063] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 , the first engaged portion 211 may be a step or recess formed on the inner surface of the housing 200. The first engaged portion 211 is configured to engage with the first engaging portion 311 when the lid portion 300 is in the first position P1 and limit movement of the lid portion 300 along the insertion direction of the consumable product 110. The first engaged portion 211 may have a shape corresponding to the first engaging portion 311. For example, if the first engaging portion 311 is a convex portion, the first engaged portion 211 may be a concave portion that can fit into the convex portion. As shown in FIG. 2 , the first engaged portion 211 may have a second opposing surface 82 that faces the first opposing surface 81 of the first engaging portion 311 in the insertion direction when the lid portion 300 is in the first position P1. With this configuration, when the lid portion 300 is in the first position P1, it is possible to suppress deviation of the insertion direction of the lid portion 300, such as the lid portion 300 floating toward the outside of the aerosol inhalation device 120. By suppressing deviation of the insertion direction, the sealing member 90 can more stably seal the lid portion 300 in the closed state.

[0064] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the aerosol inhalation device 120 may have a first biasing member 500. As shown in Figure 2, the first biasing member 500 is configured to bias the lid portion 300 in the direction of movement when the lid portion 300 reaches the first position P1 when the lid portion 300 is in the first position P1. This biasing force further presses the sealing member 90, allowing the lid portion 300 to be more reliably sealed in the closed state. The first biasing member 500 may be configured to contact the inner surface of the first base portion 320 of the lid portion 300. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the first biasing member 500 may include a spring.

[0065] As shown in FIG. 4 , the lid 300 may have a biased portion 321 and a pressed portion 322 formed on a first base inner surface 329, which is the inner surface of the first base 320. The biased portion 321 is configured to be biased by a first biasing member 500 when the lid 300 is in the first position P1. As shown in FIG. 4 , the biased portion 321 may be a step or recess formed on the first base inner surface 329. The biased portion 321 preferably has an inclined surface that allows the first biasing member 500 to bias the biased portion 321 in the movement direction. As shown in FIG. 2 , in this embodiment, the first biasing member 500 biases the inclined surface of the biased portion 321, and the lid 300 is biased in the movement direction by a component of the force applied to the inclined surface that is parallel to the movement direction. By forming the biased portion 321 as a step or a recess, displacement of the cover portion 300 from the first position P1 in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction can be suppressed.

[0066] The pressed portion 322 is configured to be pressed by the first biasing member 500 when the lid portion 300 is in the second position P2. As shown in FIG. 4 , the pressed portion 322 may be a recess formed on the first base inner surface 329. At the second position P2, the lid portion 300 is biased outward in the insertion direction by the first biasing member 500 pressing the pressed portion 322, while outward movement in the insertion direction may be limited by contact between ribs 331A and 331B (described later) and the housing 200. Because the pressed portion 322 is a recess, displacement of the lid portion 300 from the second position P2 in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction may be suppressed.

[0067] As shown in FIG. 3 , the lid unit 300 may have a rail unit 330. The rail unit 330 includes a rail and may move while being guided by the inner wall of the housing 200. As shown in FIG. 4 , the rail unit 330 may have a pair of rails 330A and 330B. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 , the rails 330A and 330B may each have ribs 331A and 331B that protrude from the sides of the lid unit 300 substantially perpendicular to the insertion direction of the consumable product 110 and the movement direction of the lid unit 300. The ribs 331A and 331B are configured to contact the housing rib 231 ( FIG. 2 ) formed on the inner surface of the housing 200, thereby limiting the movement of the lid unit 300 outward in the insertion direction.

[0068] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the aerosol suction device 120 taken along line 7-7 of FIG. 6 , showing a cross section parallel to the YZ plane. FIG. 7 is a view from the positive side of the X axis relative to the first biasing member 500, looking toward the negative side of the X axis. As shown in FIG. 7 , the upper surface of the rib 331A protruding laterally from the rail 330A faces the housing rib 231A in the insertion direction of the consumable product 110. When the upper surface of the rib 331A contacts the housing rib 231A, outward movement of the lid portion 300 in the insertion direction is suppressed. Similarly, the upper surface of the rib 331B protruding laterally from the rail 330B faces the housing rib 231B in the insertion direction. In this way, the lid portion 300 contacts the housing 200 at three points: the first engagement portion 311, the rib 331A, and the rib 331B. This restricts outward movement of the lid portion 300 in the insertion direction, allowing the sealing member 90 to more stably seal the lid portion 300 in the closed state.

[0069] Second Embodiment Fig. 8 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of an aerosol suction device 120A according to a second embodiment, showing the lid portion 300A in a closed state. Fig. 9 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of the aerosol suction device 120A, showing the lid portion 300A in an open state. Fig. 10 is a plan view of the aerosol suction device 120A. As shown in Figs. 8 and 9, the aerosol suction device 120A has a housing 200, a lid portion 300A, a storage portion 400A that stores the consumable product 110, and a fixing portion 600.

[0070] As shown in Figures 8 and 9, the lid portion 300A is configured to be movable between a first position P1 where it covers the opening 201 and a second position P2 where it opens the opening 201 to allow the consumable product 110 to be inserted. In this embodiment, the lid portion 300A is configured to be movable by rotation. In Figure 9, the direction in which the lid portion 300A rotates is schematically indicated by arrow A2. In this embodiment, the fixing portion 600 is configured to fix the lid portion 300A at the first position P1 in order to stably hold the rotatable lid portion 300A at the first position P1 and prevent foreign matter from entering the storage portion 400A.

[0071] As shown in Figure 8, in this embodiment, the connecting surface 425A of the storage section 400A may be a surface that is approximately perpendicular to the insertion direction of the consumable product 110, but is not limited to this and can be configured according to the position of the lid section 300A or the range of rotation of the lid section 300A, etc.

[0072] 10 , when the lid part 300A is in the first position P1, the fixing part 600 in the fixing position P10 may completely cover the outer side of the lid part 300A in the insertion direction of the consumable product 110. Note that, as long as the fixing part 600 can fix the lid part 300A, the fixing part 600 may cover a part of the outer side of the lid part 300A in the insertion direction in the first position P1.

[0073] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the lid 300A. The lid 300A has a lid body 301. The lid body 301 may be plate-shaped. The surface of the lid body 301 that contacts or connects with the connecting surface 425A of the storage unit 400A when the lid 300A is in the first position P1 is the lid connecting surface 315. In the illustrated example, the sealing member 90 is disposed on the lid connecting surface 315, but the sealing member 90 may also be disposed on the connecting surface 425A of the storage unit 400A. The lid 300A is configured to be rotatable around a rotation axis AX2.

[0074] As shown in FIG. 11 , the lid unit 300A may have a second biasing member 350 and a rotation shaft 360. The second biasing member 350 is configured to bias the lid unit 300A from the first position P1 to the second position P2. The second biasing member 350 may include a torsion coil spring. In the illustrated example, the second biasing member 350, which is a torsion coil spring, is wound around the outer circumferential surface of the rotation shaft 360 extending in the direction of the rotation axis AX2. One end of the torsion coil spring is attached to the lid unit main body 301, and the torsion coil spring is configured to bias the lid unit main body 301 to rotate about the rotation axis AX2.

[0075] The force with which second biasing member 350 biases lid portion 300A toward second position P2 is set to a level that does not prevent a user from moving lid portion 300A to first position P1 via fixing portion 600. Therefore, lid portion 300A is configured to be movable by rotation while being biased toward second position P2 by second biasing member 350. This makes it easier to open lid portion 300A.

[0076] As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 , the fixing part 600 is configured to be movable between a fixing position P10, where the lid part 300A is fixed to a first position P1, and an unlocked position P20, where the lid part 300A is not fixed. The unlocked position P20 is preferably a position of the fixing part 600 where the lid part 300A can open the opening 201 to allow the consumable product 110 to be inserted. In this embodiment, the fixing part 600 is configured to move linearly. In the illustrated example, the fixing part 600 is configured to be movable in the X-axis direction, which is a direction intersecting the insertion direction of the consumable product 110. In FIG. 8 , the direction in which the fixing part 600 moves in the Y-axis direction is schematically indicated by arrow A3. In this embodiment, in order to facilitate sliding the rotating lid part 300A to open and close it, the fixing part 600 includes a slider configured to slide between the fixing position P10 and the unlocked position P20. The path of movement of the fixing part 600 is not particularly limited, and does not have to be linear.

[0077] In this embodiment, the fixing part 600 is configured to press the surface of the lid part 300A at the first position P1 opposite to the lid part coupling surface 315, thereby urging the lid part 300A toward the storage part 400A in the insertion direction of the consumable product 110. This presses the sealing member 90 in the insertion direction, improving airtightness and further preventing foreign matter from entering the storage part 400A.

[0078] The second biasing member 350 of the lid portion 300A may be configured to bias the lid portion 300A to move from the first position P1 to the second position P2 when the fixed portion 600 is in the unlocked position P20. This allows the lid portion 300A to be in a closed state when the fixed portion 600 is in the locked position P10, and to move to the second position P2 when the fixed portion 600 is in the unlocked position P20 without the need for a user to operate the lid portion 300A. In this case, the user can easily open and close the lid portion 300A by operating the fixed portion 600, without directly operating the lid portion 300A.

[0079] FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing the fixed part 600. As shown in FIGS. 8, 9, and 12, the fixed part 600 may have a slider end 610 and a second base 620. When the fixed part 600 is in the fixed position P10, the slider end 610 is positioned so as to overlap the storage part 400A and the lid part 300A in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction (Z-axis direction) of the consumable product 110. In the illustrated example, the second base 620 is formed in a plate shape extending in the movement direction of the fixed part 600, and the slider end 610 is formed on one end side of the movement direction of the second base 620 (the negative X-axis side). The slider end 610 and the second base 620 may be formed integrally.

[0080] 8, the slider end 610 of the fixing part 600 at the fixing position P10 is preferably configured to contact the lid part 300A at the first position P1. In the illustrated example, the inner surface of the slider end 610 in the insertion direction contacts the surface of the lid part 300A opposite the lid part coupling surface 315, so that the slider end 610 is configured to limit the movement of the lid part 300A in the insertion direction.

[0081] As shown in Figures 9 and 12, the slider end 610 may have a tapered portion 611. As shown in Figure 9, the slider end 610 is preferably configured to contact the lid portion 300A when it is in the second position P2, and more preferably, the tapered portion 611 is configured to contact the lid portion 300A when it is in the second position P2. The tapered portion 611 preferably has a shape that narrows in the movement direction of the fixed portion 600. In the example shown, the tapered portion 611 is disposed on the front side of the fixed portion 600 in the movement direction when the fixed portion 600 reaches the fixed position P10. The tapered portion 611 may form the tip of the slider end 610.

[0082] As shown in FIGS. 8, 9, and 12, the tapered portion 611 may have an inclined surface 613. The inclined surface 613 may be the surface of the tapered portion 611 on the inner side in the insertion direction. The inclined surface 613 is preferably inclined with respect to a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction. The inclined surface 613 may be substantially parallel to a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction and the movement direction (the Y-axis direction). With this configuration, the fixing portion 600 contacts the lid portion 300A at a position farther away from the rotation axis AX2 (see FIG. 11) than when the tapered portion 611 is not present, as shown in FIG. 9. Therefore, since the distance from the fulcrum (rotation axis AX2) to the point of application of the lever principle is longer, the lid portion 300A can be moved via the fixing portion 600 with a smaller force, making it easier to close the lid portion 300A.

[0083] 8 and 9, the aerosol suction device 120A may have a third biasing member 530. As shown in Fig. 8, the third biasing member 530 is configured to bias the fixing part 600 in the insertion direction so that the fixing part 600 does not shift in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction of the consumable product 110 when the fixing part 600 is in the fixing position P10. The third biasing member 530 may be configured to contact an inner surface of the second base part 620 of the fixing part 600. As shown in Figs. 8 and 9, the third biasing member 530 may include a spring.

[0084] As shown in FIG. 12 , the fixed portion 600 may have a first pressed portion 621 and a second pressed portion 622 formed on a second base inner surface 629, which is the inner surface of the second base 620. The first pressed portion 621 is configured to be pressed by the third biasing member 530 when the fixed portion 600 is in the fixed position P10. As shown in FIG. 12 , the first pressed portion 621 may be a recess formed on the second base inner surface 629. At the fixed position P10, the fixed portion 600 is biased outward in the insertion direction by the third biasing member 530 pressing the first pressed portion 621. However, contact between ribs 631A and 631B (described later) and the housing 200 may limit outward movement in the insertion direction. The recessed first pressed portion 621 may suppress deviation of the fixed portion 600 from the fixed position P10 in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction.

[0085] The second pressed portion 622 is configured to be pressed by the third biasing member 530 when the fixed portion 600 is in the unlocked position P20. As shown in FIG. 12 , the second pressed portion 622 may be a recess formed on the second base inner surface 629. At the unlocked position P20, the fixed portion 600 is biased outward in the insertion direction by the third biasing member 530 pressing the second pressed portion 622, while outward movement in the insertion direction may be restricted by ribs 631A and 631B, which will be described later. Because the second pressed portion 622 is a recess, deviation of the fixed portion 600 from the unlocked position P20 in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction may be suppressed.

[0086] As shown in Fig. 9, the fixed part 600 may have a rail part 630. The rail part 630 includes a rail and can move while being guided by the inner wall of the housing 200. As shown in Fig. 12, the rail part 630 may have a pair of rails 630A and 630B. As shown in Fig. 12, the rails 630A and 630B may each have ribs 631A and 631B that protrude from the sides of the fixed part 600 substantially perpendicular to the insertion direction of the consumable product 110 and the movement direction of the fixed part 600. The ribs 631A and 631B are configured to contact housing ribs 231 (Fig. 8) formed on the inner surface of the housing 200, thereby limiting the movement of the fixed part 600 outward in the insertion direction.

[0087] Fig. 13 is an enlarged side cross-sectional view schematically illustrating an aerosol inhalation device 120A according to a modified example of the second embodiment. Fig. 13 shows the fixing part 600 before it reaches the fixing position P10. The lid part 300A is fixed at the first position P1 by the fixing part 600, but the fixing part 600 is located at a position away from the fixing position P10 in the X-axis direction.

[0088] 13 , the housing 200 may have a second engaged portion 212, and the fixed portion 600 may have a second engaging portion 612 configured to engage with the second engaged portion 212 when the fixed portion 600 is in the fixed position P10. The second engaging portion 612 is preferably included in the tapered portion 611.

[0089] As shown in FIG. 13 , the second engagement portion 612 protrudes in the X-axis direction, which is a direction intersecting the insertion direction of the consumable product 110. In the illustrated example, the second engagement portion 612 protrudes in the movement direction of the fixing portion 600. The second engagement portion 612 is disposed on the front side of the fixing portion 600 in the movement direction when the fixing portion 600 reaches the fixing position P10. The second engagement portion 612 may constitute the tip of the slider end portion 610. As shown in FIG. 13 , the second engagement portion 612 may have a first opposing surface 81A that faces the second engaged portion 212 in the insertion direction when the fixing portion 600 is at the fixing position P10. The first opposing surface 81A may extend approximately perpendicular to the insertion direction.

[0090] As shown in FIG. 13 , the second engaged portion 212 may be a step or recess formed on the inner surface of the housing 200. The second engaged portion 212 is configured to engage with the second engaging portion 612 and limit movement of the fixed portion 600 along the insertion direction of the consumable product 110 when the fixed portion 600 is in the fixed position P10, in other words, when the lid portion 300A is in the first position P1. The second engaged portion 212 may have a shape corresponding to the second engaging portion 612. For example, if the second engaging portion 612 is a convex portion, the second engaged portion 212 may be a concave portion that can fit with the convex portion. As shown in FIG. 13 , the second engaged portion 212 may have a second opposing surface 82A that faces the first opposing surface 81A of the second engaging portion 612 in the insertion direction when the fixed portion 600 is in the fixed position P10. With this configuration, when the fixing part 600 is at the fixing position P10, it is possible to suppress deviation of the fixing part 600 in the insertion direction, such as floating of the fixing part 600 toward the outside of the aerosol inhalation device 120A. By suppressing deviation of the fixing part 600, the sealing member 90 can more stably seal the lid part 300A in the closed state.

[0091] 14 and 15 are a perspective view and a schematic side cross-sectional view, respectively, of an aerosol inhalation device 120B according to a third embodiment, showing the lid 300B in a closed state. Fig. 16 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of the aerosol inhalation device 120B, showing the lid 300B in an open state. As shown in Figs. 14 to 16, the aerosol inhalation device 120B has a housing 200, a lid 300B, and a storage section 400A.

[0092] As shown in Figures 15 and 16, the lid portion 300B is configured to be movable between a first position P1 where it covers the opening 201 and a second position P2 where it opens the opening 201 to allow the consumable product 110 to be inserted. In this embodiment, the lid portion 300B is configured to be movable by rotation. In Figure 16, the direction in which the lid portion 300B rotates is schematically indicated by arrow A4. As shown in Figures 15 and 16, the lid portion 300B is preferably biased to the second position P2 by a second biasing member 350A. In this embodiment, a fixing portion 600A is provided on the lid portion 300B to stably hold the rotatable lid portion 300B in the first position P1 and prevent foreign matter from entering the storage portion 400A.

[0093] 15 and 16 , the fixing part 600A is configured to be rotatable integrally with the lid part 300B. The lid part 300B has a lid part main body 301A. The lid part main body 301A may be plate-shaped and extend radially relative to the rotation axis AX3 of the lid part 300B (see FIG. 18 ). In the illustrated example, the fixing part 600A is a plate-shaped member configured to be able to protrude from a surface on the radially outer side relative to the rotation axis AX3 of the lid part 300B.

[0094] FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view of the lid 300B showing the fixing portion 600A at the third position P3. FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the lid 300B showing the fixing portion 600A at the fourth position P4. FIG. 18 shows a sealing member 90 disposed on the inner surface of the lid 300B. The sealing member 90 seals between the lid 300B at the first position P1 and the housing 400A. FIG. 17 shows a cross-section including the fixing portion 600A perpendicular to the rotation axis AX3 of the lid 300B. The fixing portion 600A is preferably configured to be slidable between the third position P3 and a fourth position P4 that protrudes radially from the rotation axis AX3 beyond the third position P3. The third position P3 is preferably a position where the outer surface of the fixing portion 600A does not face the housing 200 in the insertion direction when the lid 300B is at the first position P1. The fourth position P4 is preferably a position where the fixing part 600A protrudes from the surface of the cover part 300B on the radially outer side relative to the rotation axis AX3.

[0095] 15 and 16 , the housing 200 may have a third engaged portion 213. The third engaged portion 213 may be a recess or a step formed on the inner surface of the housing 200. The third engaged portion 213 may also be a through-hole formed in the housing 200. As shown in FIG. 15 , the aerosol suction device 120B is configured such that when the cover portion 300B is in the first position P1, the fixing portion 600A is in the fourth position P4.

[0096] As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 , the cover 300B may include a fourth biasing member 370. The fixing portion 600A is biased radially outward relative to the rotation axis AX3 by the fourth biasing member 370. When the cover 300B is in the first position P1, the fixing portion 600A is biased by the fourth biasing member 370, protruding from the radially outer surface of the cover 300B and entering the through-hole or recess in the housing 200 defined by the third engaged portion 213. At this time, a first opposing surface 81B, which is the outer surface of the fixing portion 600A in the insertion direction, faces a second opposing surface 82B, which is the inner surface of the third engaged portion 213 in the insertion direction. When the cover 300B shifts outward in the insertion direction, the first opposing surface 81B and the second opposing surface 82B come into contact, preventing further movement of the cover 300B in the insertion direction. In this way, the third engaged portion 213 is configured to engage with the fixing portion 600A when the lid portion 300B is in the first position P1, and to limit the movement of the lid portion 300B in the insertion direction, thereby preventing the lid portion from shifting in the insertion direction when in the first position P1.

[0097] As shown in FIG. 16 , the fixing portion 600A may have a contact portion 690. As shown in FIG. 16 , when the cover portion 300B moves from the second position P2 to the first position P1, a portion of the housing 200 on the outer side of the third engaged portion 213 in the insertion direction may come into contact with the fixing portion 600A. At this time, the fixing portion 600A is configured to come into contact with the above-mentioned portion of the housing 200 at the contact portion 690. As shown in FIG. 18 , the contact portion 690 has a sloped or curved surface, and contact with the housing 200 pushes the fixing portion 600A toward the radial rotation axis AX3. With this configuration, the user can rotate the cover portion 300B to the first position P1 simply by pushing it.

[0098] 14 to 16, the aerosol inhalation device 120B may have a button 700 for pushing the fixing part 600A from the fourth position P4 to the third position P3 when the cover part 300B is in the first position P1. The button 700 is configured to be operable by a user. This configuration allows the user to release the closed state of the cover part 300B with a simple operation. When the cover part 300B is in the first position P1 and fixed by the fixing part 600A in the fourth position P4, the user presses the button 700 from outside the aerosol inhalation device 120B. The pressed button 700 presses the fixed portion 600A, which is located at the fourth position P4, toward the third position P3, i.e., toward the radial rotation axis AX3, moving the fixed portion 600A to a position where the outer surface of the fixed portion 600A, which is located when the cover portion 300B is located at the first position P1, does not face the second opposing surface 82B of the third engaged portion 213. At this time, the second biasing member 350A biases the cover portion 300B, causing it to rotate and move to the second position P2. This allows the user to transition the cover portion 300B from the closed state to the open state simply by pressing the button 700, without directly operating the cover portion 300B. Note that the user may also transition the cover portion 300B from the closed state to the open state by directly operating the button 700 and the cover portion 300B, without using the second biasing member 350A.

[0099] 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.

[0100] According to a first aspect of the present invention, an aerosol inhalation device includes a housing, a storage section having an opening for storing a consumable product to be heated, a lid section movable between a first position that completely covers the opening and a second position that opens the opening to allow the consumable product to be inserted, and a sealing member configured to seal the opening between the storage section and the lid section when the lid section is in the first position. In a second aspect of the present invention, the lid section is configured to be movable between the first and second positions by sliding. In a third aspect of the present invention, the lid section is configured to have a first edge that overlaps with the storage section in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction of the consumable product when the lid section is in the first position, and the storage section has a second edge that defines the opening, and the sealing member is located on either the first edge or the second edge. In a fourth aspect of the present invention, the sealing member is located on the first edge of the lid in the third aspect, and the sealing member and the lid are integrally molded. In a fifth aspect of the present invention, the storage section is in any of the second to fourth aspects, and the storage section has a connecting surface that contacts the lid or is connected to the lid via the sealing member when the lid is in the first position, and the connecting surface is inclined with respect to the movement direction when the lid reaches the first position. In a sixth aspect of the present invention, the connecting surface is inclined with respect to a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction of the consumable product so that the connecting surface and the lid face each other in the movement direction. In a seventh aspect of the present invention, the lid is in any of the second to sixth aspects, and the lid has a first engaging portion that protrudes in a direction intersecting the insertion direction of the consumable product, and the housing has a first engaged portion that engages with the first engaging portion when the lid is in the first position and limits movement of the lid along the insertion direction. In an eighth aspect of the present invention, in any of the second to seventh aspects, a first biasing member is further provided that biases the lid portion in the direction of movement when the lid portion reaches the first position when the lid portion is in the first position.In a ninth aspect of the present invention, the lid portion of the first aspect is configured to be movable between the first position and the second position by rotation, and the aerosol inhalation device further includes a fixing portion that fixes the lid portion at the first position. In a tenth aspect of the present invention, the fixing portion of the ninth aspect includes a slider. In an eleventh aspect of the present invention, the fixing portion of the tenth aspect is configured to be movable in a direction intersecting the insertion direction of the consumable product, and the fixing portion has a slider end configured to contact the lid portion in the second position, the slider end having a tapered portion that narrows in the movement direction of the fixing portion, and an inner surface of the tapered portion in the insertion direction is inclined with respect to a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction. In a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in any of the ninth to eleventh aspects, the fixing portion includes a second engaging portion that protrudes in a direction intersecting the insertion direction of the consumable product, and the housing includes a second engaged portion that engages with the second engaging portion when the lid portion is in the first position and limits movement of the lid portion along the insertion direction. In a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in the ninth or tenth aspect, the fixing portion is configured to be rotatable integrally with the lid portion and to be slidable between a third position and a fourth position that protrudes radially from the rotation axis of the lid portion further than the third position, and the housing includes a third engaged portion that engages with the fixing portion when the lid portion is in the first position and limits movement of the lid portion along the insertion direction of the consumable product. In a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the aerosol generating system according to any one of the ninth to thirteenth aspects further includes a second biasing member that biases the lid portion toward the second position, and the lid portion is configured to be movable by the rotation while being biased toward the second position by the second biasing member. According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the aerosol generating system includes the aerosol inhalation device according to any one of the first to fourteenth aspects and the consumable product.

[0101] DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 40: Heating portion 81, 81A, 81B: First opposing surface 82, 82A, 82B: Second opposing surface 90: Sealing member 100: Aerosol generating system 110: Consumable product 120, 120A, 120B: Aerosol suction device 200: Housing 201: Opening 211: First engaged portion 212: Second engaged portion 213: Third engaged portion 300, 300A, 300B: Lid portion 310: First edge portion 311: First engaging portion 315: Lid portion connecting surface 350, 350A: Second urging member 400, 400A: Storage portion 420: Second edge portion 425, 425A: Connecting surface 500: First urging member 600, 600A: Fixed portion 610: Slider end 611: Tapered portion 612: Second engagement portion AX1: Central axis of accommodation portion AX2, AX3: Rotation axis P1: First position P2: Second position P3: Third position P4: Fourth position P10: Fixed position P20: Non-fixed position

Claims

1. An aerosol inhalation device comprising: a housing; a storage section having an opening for storing a consumable product to be heated; a lid section movable between a first position that completely covers the opening and a second position that opens the opening to allow the consumable product to be inserted; and a sealing member configured to seal the opening between the storage section and the lid section when the lid section is in the first position.

2. The aerosol inhalation device according to claim 1, wherein the lid portion is configured to be movable between the first position and the second position by sliding.

3. The aerosol inhalation device of claim 2, wherein the lid portion has a first edge portion that is positioned to overlap the storage portion in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction of the consumable product when the lid portion is in the first position, the storage portion has a second edge portion that defines the opening, and the sealing member is positioned on the first edge portion or the second edge portion.

4. The aerosol inhalation device according to claim 3, wherein the sealing member is located on the first edge of the lid, and the sealing member and the lid are integrally molded.

5. An aerosol inhalation device described in any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the storage section has a connecting surface that contacts the lid section when the lid section is in the first position or that is connected to the lid section via the sealing member, and the connecting surface is inclined with respect to the direction of movement of the lid section when it reaches the first position.

6. The aerosol inhalation device according to claim 5, wherein the connecting surface is inclined with respect to a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction of the consumable product so that the connecting surface and the lid portion face each other in the movement direction.

7. An aerosol inhalation device described in any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the lid portion has a first engaging portion that protrudes in a direction intersecting the insertion direction of the consumer product, and the housing has a first engaged portion that engages with the first engaging portion when the lid portion is in the first position and limits movement of the lid portion along the insertion direction.

8. An aerosol inhalation device described in any one of claims 2 to 7, further comprising a first biasing member that biases the lid portion in the direction of movement when the lid portion reaches the first position when the lid portion is in the first position.

9. The aerosol inhalation device of claim 1, wherein the lid portion is configured to be movable between the first position and the second position by rotation, and the aerosol inhalation device further includes a fixing portion that fixes the lid portion in the first position.

10. The aerosol inhalation device according to claim 9, wherein the fixed portion includes a slider.

11. The aerosol inhalation device described in claim 10, wherein the fixing part is configured to be movable in a direction intersecting the insertion direction of the consumable product, the fixing part has a slider end configured to contact the lid part in the second position, the slider end has a tapered part that narrows in the movement direction of the fixing part, and the inner surface of the tapered part in the insertion direction is inclined with respect to a plane perpendicular to the insertion direction.

12. An aerosol inhalation device described in any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein the fixing portion has a second engaging portion that protrudes in a direction intersecting the insertion direction of the consumer product, and the housing has a second engaged portion that engages with the second engaging portion when the lid portion is in the first position and is configured to limit movement of the lid portion along the insertion direction.

13. An aerosol inhalation device as described in claim 9 or 10, wherein the fixing part is configured to be rotatable integrally with the lid part and slidable between a third position and a fourth position protruding radially from the rotation axis of the lid part further than the third position, and the housing has a third engaging part configured to engage with the fixing part when the lid part is in the first position and limit movement of the lid part along the insertion direction of the consumable product.

14. An aerosol inhalation device described in any one of claims 9 to 13, further comprising a second biasing member that biases the lid portion toward the second position, wherein the lid portion is configured to be movable by the rotation while being biased toward the second position by the second biasing member.

15. An aerosol generating system comprising: an aerosol inhalation device according to any one of claims 1 to 14; and the consumable material.

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