An assembler system for manufacturing vapor-generating articles may include a rotatable assembly drum including an outer face and a flute in the outer face. The flute is structured and arranged to hold a first section and a second section of the vapor-generating article. The system also includes a first mechanism that translates the first section relative to the second section while the first section and the second section are in the flute. The system additionally includes a second mechanism that rotates the first section relative to the second section while the first section and the second section are in the flute. The translating and the rotating connect the first section to the second section to form the vapor-generating article.

An assembler system for manufacturing vapor-generating articles may include a rotatable assembly drum including an outer face and a flute in the outer face. The flute is structured and arranged to hold a first section and a second section of the vapor-generating article. The system also includes a first mechanism that translates the first section relative to the second section while the first section and the second section are in the flute. The system additionally includes a second mechanism that rotates the first section relative to the second section while the first section and the second section are in the flute. The translating and the rotating connect the first section to the second section to form the vapor-generating article.

A system for transferring a group of components of electronic cigarettes from a first to a second operating station includes a conveyor extends from a feeding zone to a disengagement zone and has a plurality of seats. A feeding device receives the components and feeds them into the seats at a first mutual distance. A disengaging and transferring device operates to disengage the components from their seats and transfer the components to a collecting zone. A compacting device operates in the collecting zone to move the components closer together and place them at a second mutual distance that is smaller than the first mutual distance. A tray faces and receives from the collecting zone the group of components which have been placed close together. A pushing device pushes the components from the collecting zone into the tray. A movement device transfers the tray to the second operating station.

A system for transferring a group of components of electronic cigarettes from a first to a second operating station includes a conveyor extends from a feeding zone to a disengagement zone and has a plurality of seats. A feeding device receives the components and feeds them into the seats at a first mutual distance. A disengaging and transferring device operates to disengage the components from their seats and transfer the components to a collecting zone. A compacting device operates in the collecting zone to move the components closer together and place them at a second mutual distance that is smaller than the first mutual distance. A tray faces and receives from the collecting zone the group of components which have been placed close together. A pushing device pushes the components from the collecting zone into the tray. A movement device transfers the tray to the second operating station.

A multi-stage method of filling a container for storing a liquid makes use of a pre-loading process to insert a pre-fill portion of the liquid containing at least a flavorant, and in some embodiments both a flavorant and a sweetener. This creates a container that has been predosed with flavor and other components. Such a predosed container can be stored and shipped to be filled with the remaining components, before final packaging and distribution.

A multi-stage method of filling a container for storing a liquid makes use of a pre-loading process to insert a pre-fill portion of the liquid containing at least a flavorant, and in some embodiments both a flavorant and a sweetener. This creates a container that has been predosed with flavor and other components. Such a predosed container can be stored and shipped to be filled with the remaining components, before final packaging and distribution.

A vaporization device includes a body having first portion including a receptacle configured to receive a vaporizer cartridge, and a second portion configured to contain a power source. Various embodiments of the vaporizer device are described that include one or more features for a one-piece metal body. In some embodiments, the aspect ratio of the one-piece metal body is 11:1 or 12:1.

An automatic sheet inserting machine for inserting an electrode sheet into an atomizing base is provided. The automatic sheet inserting machine includes a feeding mechanism, a conveying mechanism arranged at one side of the feeding mechanism, and a sheet inserting mechanism, a bending mechanism, and a shaping mechanism that are arranged at one side of the conveying mechanism. The atomizing base is transported to the conveying mechanism by the feeding mechanism, and the conveying mechanism transports the atomizing base to the sheet inserting mechanism, so that the sheet inserting mechanism accurately inserts the electrode sheet into the atomizing base. The electrode sheet on the atomizing base is bent by the bending mechanism to form a contact surface, and the contact surface is closely attached to the atomizing base by the shaping mechanism. The waste material on the electrode sheet is removed by a waste removal mechanism.

A heating apparatus, a non-combusted heating device and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. In certain aspects, the heating apparatus includes a casing with an end for receiving a product to be heated, a heating element at least partially disposed within the casing, and an insulation layer formed between an internal surface of the casing and an external surface of the heating element. The insulation layer includes a polycrystalline material having a valve metal oxide.

A heating apparatus, a non-combusted heating device and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. In certain aspects, the heating apparatus includes a casing with an end for receiving a product to be heated, a heating element at least partially disposed within the casing, and an insulation layer formed between an internal surface of the casing and an external surface of the heating element. The insulation layer includes a polycrystalline material having a valve metal oxide.