Aerosol generating device with aerosol generating article remover

Abstract

An aerosol generating article remover assembly (100) for an aerosol generating device comprises a heater (102) having a heating cavity configured to accommodate an aerosol generating article (106). An aerosol generating article remover (104) is coupled to the heater (102) to facilitate removal of aerosol generating article or parts from the heating cavity. At least one slot (108) configured at edge of the heater (102) to facilitate movement of the article remover (104) relative to the heater (102). The article remover (104) includes a cap portion (104-1), at least one side handle portion (104-2), and a bottom portion (104-3). The article remover (104) is coupled to the heating element through the engagement of the side handle portion (104-2) with the slot (108). The side handle portion (104-2) moves laterally along the slot (108) to facilitate the removal of aerosol generating article or parts thereof from the heating cavity.

Description

AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE WITH AEROSOL GENERATINGARTICLE REMOVERTECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of aerosol generating devices. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to the design of an aerosol generating article remover for an aerosol generating device which facilitates removal of aerosol generating article or parts thereof.BACKGROUND

[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced as prior art.

[0003] Aerosol generating devices have gained significant popularity as alternatives to traditional devices. These devices utilize aerosol generating article, which are designed to aerosolize at specific temperatures ranging up to 400°C. Effective and efficient heating methods are crucial to ensure optimal aerosolization of these articles, thus enhancing the user experience.

[0004] In many existing devices, the aerosol-generating article is heated using different approaches, including resistive and inductive heating. However, the effectiveness of these methods can vary based on the design and materials used, leading to differences in the efficiency of aerosolization and the quality of the aerosol produced. One prevalent method involves using a heating element in close contact with an aerosol-generating article. This configuration allows for direct thermal transfer, enabling the aerosol generating article to reach the required temperature for aerosolization rapidly. When an individual inhales, the airflow generated helps to carry the aerosolized particles towards the mouthpiece, facilitating the delivery of the desired substances.

[0005] Further, the users experience with these devices is generally significantly influenced by its user friendliness and maintenance requirements. As the aerosol generating article remains in close contact with a heater, the user often encounters issues such as the aerosol generating article adhering to the heater, condensation accumulating on its surface, or fragments of the aerosol generating article breaking-off and remaining within a heatingchamber. In these instances, manual cleaning of a heater cavity becomes necessary, which is undesirable for the users.

[0006] To address aforementioned issues, various innovative solutions have been emerged in the aerosol generating devices to simplify the extraction of spent aerosol generating article or parts thereof

[0007] A patent document WO2021256678A1 entitled, “Aerosol generating device including extractor for removing aerosol generating article” describes an aerosol generating device that includes a cover portion including an opening into which an aerosol generating article is to be inserted. Further, the aerosol generating device includes a main body including an accommodation portion for accommodating the aerosol generating article inserted through the opening. Furthermore, a heater is configured to heat the aerosol generating article accommodated in the accommodation portion. Moreover, the aerosol generating device includes an extractor integrally formed with the cover portion such that the extract moves together with the cover portion, and configured to extract the aerosol generating article from the accommodation portion. In addition, a driver is configured to move the cover portion with respect to the main body, and a processor configured to control the driver such the cover portion is moved after power supply to the heater is stopped.

[0008] Another patent document WO2016124550A1 entitled, “Improved extractor for an aerosol-generating device” describes an extractor for extracting an aerosol-forming article received in an elongated aerosol -generating device. A heater extends longitudinally with respect to the elongated aerosol-generating device and is configured for penetrating an internal portion of the aerosol-generating article. The extractor is movably coupled to the aerosol-generating device between a first position and a second position, where the first position being an operating position defined by the heater being in contact with the aerosolgenerating article, and the second position being an extraction position defined by the heater being separated from aerosol-generating article.

[0009] Yet another patent document WO2020126846A2 entitled, “Extractor for an aerosol-generating device” describes an extractor for extracting an aerosol-forming substrate from an aerosol-generating device. The extractor comprises a first component configured to connect to the aerosol-generating device. The first component includes a base and one or more side walls extending from the base to define a cavity for receiving an aerosol-forming substrate. The extractor further comprises a second component configured to connect to the first component. The second component defines a cylindrical cavity or circular aperture for receiving a mouthpiece article for the aerosol-generating device.

[0010] Yet another patent document W02020240516A1 entitled “Monolith design of an aerosol generating device” describes an aerosol generating device with a monolithic design comprising of a single tube body structure closed at one end and open at other, a switch adapted to switch ON / OFF the aerosol generating device, a heating element, an extractor cap. The single tube body structure encloses the heating element and averts the exposure of the heating element to the outside environment. The open end is covered by the extraction cap when cleaning of the heating element is not needed.

[0011] Though the above referred documents disclose the devices equipped with an extractor designed to facilitate reception and removal of aerosol generating article within the heater cavity. However, the above referred documents are insufficient in providing solution for aerosol generating article remover which can be used to remove aerosol generating article or part thereof from an aerosol generating device comprising at least one periphery heater or combination of at least a periphery and core heater.

[0012] There is therefore a need in the art to develop an aerosol generating article remover assembly for an aerosol generating device facilitating removal of aerosol generating article or parts thereof in an aerosol generating device comprising of at least one periphery heater or combination of at least a periphery and core heater.OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE

[0013] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies, are as listed herein below.

[0014] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a remover for an aerosol generating article that is compatible with an aerosol-generating device, and facilitates the removal of the aerosol-generating article and its parts.

[0015] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an aerosol generating article remover for an aerosol generating device facilitating removal of aerosol-generating article and its parts.

[0016] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an aerosol generating article remover which ensures good surface contact between the peripheral heating element and an aerosol generating article for efficient heat transfer, while device is in use.

[0017] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an aerosol generating article remover assembly designed to facilitate easy movement between of the aerosol generating article remover in the heater cavity in the defined path within the heater cavity.

[0018] It is yet another object of the present disclosure to provide a method for removing aerosol generating article or parts thereof from the aerosol generating device in an easy and efficient manner.SUMMARY

[0019] Aspects of the present disclosure relate generally to the field of aerosol generating devices. In particular, the present disclosure pertains to an aerosol generating article remover assembly for an aerosol generating device facilitating removal of aerosol generating article or parts thereof from aerosol generating device.

[0020] According to an aspect of the present disclosure, the disclosed aerosol generating article remover assembly (referred simply as “assembly” hereinafter) for an aerosol generating device (also referred as device herein) comprises a heater having a heating cavity configured to accommodate an aerosol generating article, the heater is configured to heat a side of the aerosol generating article from outside to inside. Further, the assembly comprises of an aerosol generating article remover removably coupled to a heating element of the heater. The article remover is configured to facilitate removal of aerosol generating article or parts thereof from the heating cavity.

[0021] In one or more embodiments, the heater is a periphery heater.

[0022] In addition, the periphery heater includes at least one slot configured at the edge of the periphery heater body. The at least one slot is configured to facilitate movement of the aerosol generating article remover relative to the periphery heater. The aerosol generating article remover includes a cap portion, at least one side handle portion, and a bottom portion. The aerosol generating article remover is coupled to the heating element through the engagement of the at least one side handle portion with the at least one slot. The at least one side handle portion of the aerosol generating article remover moves laterally along the at least one slot to facilitate the removal of aerosol generating article or parts thereof from the heating cavity.

[0023] In one or more embodiments, the article remover can have surface contact with the aerosol generating article for efficient heat transfer during operation of the device.

[0024] In one or more embodiments, the cap portion include a cavity configured to receive the aerosol generating article.

[0025] In one or more embodiments, the article remover can be removably coupled to the periphery heater via a magnetic coupling mechanism.

[0026] In one or more embodiments, the magnetic coupling mechanism can include at least one magnet or magnetic metal embedded in the cap portion, and at least one magnetic element, corresponding to the at least one magnet or magnetic metal, integrated into the main body of the device.

[0027] In one or more embodiments, the periphery heater can be electrically connected to a power source of the aerosol generating device to receive power to heat- up the aerosol generating article.

[0028] In one or more embodiments, the periphery heater can be used along with a second heater selected from either a base heater, or a core heater.

[0029] In one or more embodiments, the aerosol generating article can be made of multiple segments.

[0030] In one or more embodiments, the aerosol generating article remover is attached to the cap through handles which extends within the slots of the periphery heater. A user inserts the aerosol generating article from the top hole of the cap. The article gets inserted within the cap till it reaches base of the aerosol generating article remover. The aerosol generating article remover positions itself inside the slots provided in the periphery heater. Further, the user activates the aerosol generating device to heat the aerosol generating article. The used aerosol generating article or parts thereof are removed from the aerosol generating device by pulling out the aerosol generating article remover from the slots of periphery heater.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0031] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIGs. 1A-1D illustrate an exemplary representation of a periphery heater with at least on slot, an aerosol generating article, an aerosol generating article remover, and an aerosol generating article remover assembly, in accordance with a first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIGs. 2A-2D illustrate an exemplary representation of a periphery heater with two slots, an aerosol generating article remover, an aerosol generating article, an aerosol generating article remover assembly, in accordance with a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] FIGs. 3A-3D illustrate an exemplary representation of a periphery heater in combination with a core heater, an aerosol generating article remover, an aerosol generating article, an aerosol generating article remover assembly, in accordance with a third embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary block digaram of a proposed method for removing aerosol generating article or parts thereof from an aerosol generating device, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

[0037] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.

[0038] If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or “might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.

[0039] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0040] The use of “including”, “comprising” or “having” and variations thereof herein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items. The terms “a” and “a” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced items. Further, the use of terms “first”, “second”, and “third”, and the like, herein do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but rather are used to distinguish one element from another.

[0041] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimedindividually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and / or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all groups used in the appended claims.

[0042] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. These embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those of ordinary skill in the art. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the invention, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure).

[0043] The present disclosure relates to the field of aerosol generating devices. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to an aerosol generating article remover assembly for an aerosol generating device facilitating removal of aerosol generating article or parts thereof.

[0044] Existing aerosol-generating devices utilize various heating methods, including resistive and inductive heating techniques, to efficiently produce aerosols; however, they often suffer from significant drawbacks. Users frequently encounter issues such as the aerosol-generating article adhering to the heating element, condensation buildup, and fragments breaking off and remaining in the heating chamber. These maintenance challenges require manual cleaning of the heater cavity, which detracts from the overall user experience and convenience of the devices.

[0045] To address the aforesaid issue, the proposed aerosol generating article remover has been developed for an aerosol generating device, aiming to facilitate the removal of the used aerosol generating article or part thereof from an aerosol generating device comprising at least one periphery heater or combination of at least one core heater and periphery heater.

[0046] FIGs. 1A-1D illustrate an exemplary representation of an article remover assembly, a periphery heater with at least on slot, an aerosol generating article, and an aerosol generating article remover, in accordance with a first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0047] As illustrated, in an embodiment, referring to FIGs. 1A-1D, the proposed aerosol generating article remover assembly 100 for an aerosol generating device (also referred as device herein) includes a periphery heater 102 having a heating cavity configured to accommodate an aerosol generating article 106. The periphery heater 102 is configured to heat a side of the aerosol generating article 106. Further, the periphery heater 102 includes at least one slot configured at edge of the periphery heater 102.

[0048] In an embodiment, the aerosol generating article remover assembly 100 includes an aerosol generating article remover 104 (referred simply as “article remover 104” hereinafter) coupled to a heating element of the periphery heater 102. The aerosol generating article remover 104 is configured to facilitate removal of aerosol generating article or parts thereof from the heating cavity. The aerosol generating article remover 104 includes a cap portion 104-1, at least one side handle portion 104-2, and a bottom portion 104-3. The article remover 104 is coupled to the heating element through the engagement of the at least one side handle portion 104-2 with the at least one slot 108. The at least one side handle portion 104-2 of the article remover 104 moves laterally along the at least one slot 108 to facilitate the removal of aerosol generating article or parts thereof from the heating cavity. In an embodiment, the aerosol generating article remover 104 can have surface contact with the aerosol generating article 106 for efficient heat transfer during operation of the device.

[0049] In an embodiment, the article remover 104 can be removably coupled to main body of the aerosol generating device via a magnetic coupling mechanism. The magnetic coupling mechanism can include at least one magnet or magnetic metal embedded in the cap portion 104-1, and at least one magnetic element, corresponding to the at least one magnet or magnetic metal, integrated into the main body of the device.

[0050] In an embodiment, the periphery heater 102 can be electrically connected to a power source of the aerosol generating device to receive power to heat- up the aerosol generating article 106. The power source can be a battery, including, without limitations, a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, a lithium polymer battery, Nickel-metal Hydride (NiMH) battery, and the like. The battery provides an electric current required to heat-up the heating device and aerosolize the aerosol generating article 106.

[0051] In an embodiment, the aerosol generating article 106 can include, but not limited to: a flavor, an active compound which is derived from natural (e.g. plant alkaloids) and / or synthetic sources, and the like in varying concentrations. In an embodiment, the aerosol generating article 106 can be in form selected from but not limited to a group consisting of: film, mats, flakes, cut, or recon materials.

[0052] FIGs. 2A-2D illustrate an exemplary representation of an aerosol generating article remover assembly, a periphery heater with two slots, an aerosol generating article remover, and an aerosol generating article, in accordance with a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0053] Referring to FIGs. 2 A to 2D and according to a second embodiment, the article remover assembly 100 can include the periphery heater 102 having two slots 108-1, 108-2 extending longitudinally. The two slots 108-1, 108-2 can be configured opposite to each other. The aerosol generating article remover 104 includes the cap portion 104-1, two side handle portions 104-2, and the bottom portion 104-3. The article remover 104 is coupled to the heating element through the engagement of the two side handle portions 104-2 with the two slots 108-1, 108-2 (collectively referred as slots 108 herein). The two side handle portions 104-2 of the article remover 104 move laterally along the two slots to facilitate the removal of aerosol generating article or parts thereof from the heating cavity.

[0054] FIGs. 3A-3D illustrate an exemplary representation of an aerosol generating article remover assembly, a periphery heater in combination with core heater, an aerosol generating article remover, and an aerosol generating article, in accordance with a third embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0055] In a third embodiment and referring to FIGs, 3A to 3D, the article remover assembly 100 can include the periphery heater 102 combined with a second heater, where the second heater is a core heater 302 positioned at a centre of the periphery heater 102. Here, the periphery heater 102 can surround the aerosol generating article 106 and provide uniform heat distribution. The periphery heater 102 can heat up an outer layer of the aerosol generating article 106, thereby ensuring consistent temperature across the surface and initiating aerosol generating process. The core heater 302 can be positioned within or at a centre of the aerosol generating article 106 in the article remover assembly 100. The core heater 302 can facilitate target heating to an inner core of the aerosol generating article 106, thereby allowing for quick and more efficient heat transfer to the centre of the aerosol generating article 106.

[0056] In an embodiment, the aerosol generating article remover 104 can be detachably attached to the main body through an attachment mechanism, thus facilitate easy detachment for cleaning or replacement. The attachment mechanism can be any one of but not limited to threaded connection, snap-fit connection, bayonet connection, magnetic connection, press-fit connection, and the like. In one or more embodiments, the aerosol generating article removal 104 can be made of materials which include, but are not limited to a plastic, a metal, asilicone, medical-grade materials, and the like, which are safe for oral contact with the mouth of the user and easy to clean.

[0057] In some embodiments, the aerosol generating device 100 can include the Light Emitting Diode (LED) positioned on the main body. The LED can display a light indicating one or more state of the aerosol generating device. The one or more state can include, but are not limited to: a usage state, a charging state, a low battery state, and the like.

[0058] In another embodiment, the main body can include a control unit. The control unit may include one or more processors (interchangeably referred to as processor, hereinafter). The processor may be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, edge or fog microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, logic circuitries, and / or any devices that process data based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the processor may be configured to fetch and execute computer- readable instructions stored in a memory of the control unit. The memory may be configured to store one or more computer-readable instructions or routines in a non-transitory computer readable storage medium, which may be fetched and executed to actuate the periphery heater 102, upon detection of airflow by at least one inhalation sensor, thereby generating the aerosol for inhalation by the user.

[0059] In an embodiment, the memory may comprise any non-transitory storage device including, for example, volatile memory such as Random Access Memory (RAM), or nonvolatile memory such as Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EPROM), flash memory, and the like.

[0060] In another embodiment, the main body of the aerosol generating device can include the power source. The power source can be a battery, including, without limitations, a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, a lithium polymer battery, Nickel-metal Hydride (NiMH) battery, and the like. The battery provides an electric current required to heat-up the periphery heater 102 and aerosolize the aerosol generating article 106. In another embodiment, the periphery heater 102 can be connected to the power source. Upon actuation of the aerosol generating device, the power source can transmit the electric current through the periphery heater 102, which results in heating -up of the aerosol generating article 106 to generate aerosol.

[0061] In another embodiment, the aerosol generating device can include a feedback unit to provide users with information about their usage state. The feedback unit can include a display configured on an outer surface of the main body to display the usage state of the user.

[0062] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary block digaram of a proposed method for removing aerosol generating article or parts thereof from an aerosol generating device, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0063] Referring to FIG. 4, the proposed method 400 for removing aerosol generating article or parts thereof from an aerosol generating device is disclosed. At block 402, the method 400 includes positioning an aerosol generating article 106 on a cap portion 104-1 of an aerosol generating article remover 104. At block 404, the method 400 includes aligning at least one side handle portion 104-2 of the aerosol generating article remover 104 with at least one slot 108 configured over a periphery heater 102.

[0064] At block 406, the method 400 includes activating the device to initiate heating of the aerosol generating article 106.

[0065] At block 408, the method 400 includes detaching the aerosol generating article remover 104 from the periphery heater 102 by disengaging the at least one side handle portion 104-2 from the at least one slot 108. Further, at block 410, the method 400 includes removing the aerosol generating article or parts thereof from the cap portion 104-1 to facilitate cleaning of the device.

[0066] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION

[0067] The present invention provides an aerosol generating article remover assembly for an aerosol generating device to facilitate removal of aerosol generating article or parts and a method thereof.

[0068] The present invention provides an aerosol generating article remover assembly which ensures good surface contact between a heating element and an aerosol generating article for efficient heat transfer, while the device is in use.

[0069] The present invention provides an aerosol generating article remover assembly designed to facilitate easy cleaning of the heater cavity.

[0070] The present invention provides a method for removing aerosol generating article or parts thereof from the aerosol generating device in an easy and efficient manner.

Claims

We Claim:

1. An aerosol generating article remover assembly (100) for an aerosol generating device, wherein the aerosol generating article remover assembly (100) comprising: a heater (102) having a heating cavity configured to accommodate an aerosol generating article (106), wherein the heater (102) is configured to heat at least one side of the aerosol generating article (106); an aerosol generating article remover (104) removably coupled to the heater (102), wherein the aerosol generating article remover (104) is configured to facilitate removal of the aerosol generating article (106) or parts thereof from the heating cavity, wherein the heater (102) comprises at least one slot (108) configured at an edge of a body of heater (102), wherein the at least one slot (108) is configured to facilitate movement of the aerosol generating article remover (104) relative to the heater (102) to facilitate the removal of aerosol generating article (106) or parts thereof from the heating cavity.

2. The aerosol generating article remover assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the heater (102) is a peripheral heater.

3. The aerosol generating article remover assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating article remover (104) comprises a cap portion (104-1), at least one side handle portion (104-2), and a bottom portion (104-3), wherein the at least one side handle portion (104-2) moves laterally along the at least one slot (108) to facilitate the removal of aerosol generating article (106) or parts thereof from the heating cavity.

4. The aerosol generating article remover assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1 and 3, wherein the aerosol generating article remover (104) is coupled to the heating element through engagement of the at least one side handle portion (104-2) with the at least one slot (108).

5. The aerosol generating article remover assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating article remover (104) has a surface contact with the aerosol generating article (106) for efficient heat transfer during operation of the aerosol generating device.

6. The aerosol generating article remover assembly (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the cap portion (104-1) comprising a cavity configured to receive the aerosol generating article (106).

7. The aerosol generating article remover assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating article remover (104) is removably coupled to the heater (102) via a magnetic coupling mechanism.

8. The aerosol generating article remover assembly (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the magnetic coupling mechanism comprises at least one magnet or magnetic metal embedded in the cap portion (104-1), and at least one magnetic element, corresponding to the at least one magnet or magnetic metal, integrated into a main body of the aerosol generating device.

9. The aerosol generating article remover assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1 and 2, wherein the heater (102) is electrically connected to a power source of the aerosol generating device to receive power to heat- up the aerosol generating article (106).

10. The aerosol generating article remover assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1 and 2, wherein the heater (102) is configured with a second heater selected from either a base heater, or a core heater (302).

11. A method (400) for removing aerosol generating article (106) or parts thereof from an aerosol generating device, wherein the method comprising the steps of: positioning (402), an aerosol generating article (106) on a cap portion (104-1) of an aerosol generating article remover (104); aligning (404) at least one side handle portion (104-2) of the aerosol generating article remover (104) with at least one slot (108) configured over a heater (102); activating (406) the aerosol generating device to initiate heating of the aerosol generating article (106); and detaching (408) the aerosol generating article remover (104) from the heater (102) by disengaging the at least one side handle portion (104-2) from the at least one slot (108); and removing (410) the aerosol generating article (106) or parts thereof from the cap portion (104-1) to facilitate cleaning of the aerosol generating device.

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