A device

The non-combustible aerosol provision device according to anyone of the preceding claims, wherein the plug is configured to provide both conduction and convection heating.

The non-combustible aerosol provision device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plug is configured to electrically insulate the heating element from the article, during use.

The non-combustible aerosol provision device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plug comprises a shoulder portion configured to receive a wrapper of an article.

The non-combustible aerosol provision device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plug is formed from a material which enables efficient heat transfer from the heating element to a conductor of an article.

The non-combustible aerosol provision device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plug is configured to abut an inner surface of a heating apparatus receiving chamber of an article.

The non-combustible aerosol provision device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plug is formed from a material which protects the rest of the device from radiative heating.

The non-combustible aerosol provision device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plug material is inert and/or does not thermally decompose at temperatures of up to 700 deg C.

The non-combustible aerosol provision device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the plug is formed from one of ceramic, fibre glass, or anodised or enamelled metal.

The non-combustible aerosol provision device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating element is spaced from the plug.

The non-combustible aerosol provision device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating element is a resistive heating element, for example, a coil, mesh, ribbon, matrix, or an inductive heater.

The non-combustible aerosol provision device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating element is configured to be a sensor for determining when there is airflow through the device.

The non-combustible aerosol provision device according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a pressure sensor or an airflow sensor configured to allow the heating apparatus to be activated via puff activation.