Heating device, heating element and aerosol generating product

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a heating device suitable for heating an aerosol generating substrate without combusting the aerosol generating substrate, the heating device comprises a mouthpiece adapted for a user to consume aerosol generated by the aerosol generating substrate; a substrate holder for receiving an aerosol generating substrate; a heating element shaped and dimensioned to heat the aerosol generating substrate to produce aerosol; an aerosol delivery channel positioned to receive aerosol generated from heating the acrosol generating substrate and to direct the aerosol towards the mouthpiece; and a filter holder for receiving at least one consumable filter, the filter holder positioned proximate the mouthpiece in a manner such as to filter particulates from the generated aerosol before consumption.

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         22 . A heating device for heating an aerosol generating substrate below a combustion temperature of the aerosol generating substrate, the heating device comprises:
 a suction portion having an opening for a user to consume aerosol generated by the aerosol generating substrate;   a heating element to heat the aerosol generating substrate to produce aerosol; and   an elongate structure, the elongate structure comprises a plurality of compartments;   wherein at least one of the plurality of compartments is shaped and dimensioned to receive the aerosol generating substrate; and wherein at least one of the remaining other compartments is shaped and dimensioned to receive at least one filter or is shaped and dimensioned to receive a conductor for heat dissipation or is positioned vacant.   
     
     
         23 . The heating device of  claim 22 , wherein the elongate structure is shaped to be slidably received in the heating device. 
     
     
         24 . The heating device of  claim 22 , wherein the suction portion is coated with a heat dissipation material. 
     
     
         25 . The heating device of  claim 22 , wherein a plurality of O-rings are positioned at various joints to facilitate proper airflow within the heating device. 
     
     
         26 . The heating device of  claim 22 , wherein the at least one of the plurality of compartments comprising a first compartment, the first compartment comprising one or more heat conductors. 
     
     
         27 . The heating device of  claim 26 , wherein the first compartment comprises an opening for easy removal of residue of the aerosol generating substrate. 
     
     
         28 . The heating device of  claim 22 , further comprising an end portion arranged distally with respect to a mouthpiece wherein the end portion comprises a through-hole. 
     
     
         29 . A heating device for heating an aerosol generating substrate below a combustion temperature of the aerosol generating substrate, the heating device comprises:
 a suction portion having an opening for a user to consume aerosol generated by the aerosol generating substrate;   a heating element to heat the aerosol generating substrate to produce aerosol; and   a through-hole spanning across the device wherein a first end of the through-hole is shaped to slidably receive the suction portion and the aerosol generating substrate, wherein the suction portion is shaped and dimensioned to urge the aerosol generating substrate into the through-hole such that the aerosol generating substrate is positioned between a first cross-sectional side and a second cross-sectional side.   
     
     
         30 . The heating device of  claim 29 , wherein the suction portion comprises a heat dissipation element and is shaped to be slidably received in the heating device. 
     
     
         31 . The heating device of  claim 29 , wherein an air-seal is positioned on at least one of an outer periphery of the suction portion and an inner surface of the through-hole. 
     
     
         32 . The heating device of  claim 29 , wherein the heating element comprises a cylindrical hollow portion surrounding a part of the through-hole, such that there comprises a first cross-sectional side and second cross-sectional side configured to heat the aerosol generating substrate when the aerosol generating substrate is positioned therebetween. 
     
     
         33 . The heating device of  claim 29 , wherein the through-hole comprises a second end for at least one of the aerosol generating substrate and filter unit to be urged out of the through-hole after consumption. 
     
     
         34 . The heating device of  claim 29 , wherein the through-hole is dimensioned to receive a filter unit wherein the filter unit is positioned in operation such that heated aerosol is directed pass the filter unit before reaching the suction portion. 
     
     
         35 . The heating device of  claim 29 , further comprising an aerosol delivery channel arranged to receive aerosol generated from heating the aerosol generated substrate and to direct the aerosol towards the suction portion when the user apply a suction force via the suction portion. 
     
     
         36 . The heating device of  claim 29 , wherein the suction portion comprises a substrate holder that is integrated in a form of a jig having an elongate structure, the elongate structure comprises a plurality of compartments, wherein at least one of the plurality of compartments is shaped and dimensioned to receive the aerosol generating substrate, and wherein at least one of the remaining other compartments is shaped and dimensioned to receive at least one filter or is shaped and dimensioned to receive a conductor for heat dissipation or is positioned vacant.