| 摘要 |
<p>A holding device (16) for holding a smoking article is disclosed, the device being arranged for removable engagement with a smoking port (14) of a smoking machine. The device (16) comprises a hole (28) through which a product of the smoking article (20) may be drawn, and a sealing member (30, 32) for sealing the hole. The sealing member (30, 32) is arranged to seal the hole (28) when the holding device (16) is disengaged from the smoking port (14), and to be urged away from the hole when the holding device is engaged with the smoking port. This can allow a compact and fast acting seal and release mechanism to be provided for automatic smoking or vaping of the smoking article.</p> |
