JP2019088201A - Electronic cigarette cartridge and support element used therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

To address such a problem that, in the conventional electronic cigarette cartridge, when a heating element is inserted into an aerosol-forming base material, an excessive load is sometimes applied to the aerosol-forming base material, in that case, the insertion becomes hard due to the excessive load, further, the cartridge may be bent in the insertion and, sometimes, the heating element itself may be broken.SOLUTION: A support member used for supporting an aerosol-forming base material located at one end of the electronic cigarette cartridge includes a support face having a surface inclined to a surface perpendicular to a longitudinal central axis of the aerosol-forming base material.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic cigarette cartridge using tobacco plants or non-tobacco plants and its supporting element.

  In recent years, electronic cigarette products for enjoying tobacco have become popular by heating a cartridge containing tobacco components and sucking the vaporized tobacco components without using a flame to match the tendency to quit smoking. (For example, refer to the following patent document 1).

  In the electronic cigarette of U.S. Pat. No. 5,958,015, a heating element is inserted into the aerosol forming substrate of the cartridge to heat the aerosol forming substrate to produce an aerosol comprising a tobacco component. The cartridge has a hollow tubular support element that supports the aerosol forming substrate, which resists the force to which the cartridge is subjected when the heating element is inserted into the aerosol forming substrate. The tobacco component released from the aerosol-forming substrate upon heating is transferred through the hollow portion of the support element to the downstream positioned mouthpiece and aspirated by the user.

Patent No. 6000451 specification

  However, in the electronic cigarette of Patent Document 1, when the heating element is inserted into the aerosol forming substrate, the supporting surface supporting the aerosol forming substrate is perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis of the cartridge. The aerosol forming substrate may be overloaded. In this case, the excessive load not only makes insertion difficult but also may cause the cartridge to be bent at the time of insertion, and sometimes the heating element itself may be broken.

The present invention has been made to solve the problems associated with the above-mentioned prior art, and while securing a flow path through which the aerosol is transported in the electronic cigarette cartridge, the aerosol forming substrate can be stabilized when the heating element is inserted. It is an object of the present invention to provide a support element that does not cause a defect in the cartridge due to the insertion of the heating element and does not cause a problem in the electronic cigarette body.
A further object of the present invention is to facilitate the insertion of the cartridge during use of the electronic cigarette and to improve the operability.

The invention according to claim 1 to achieve the above object is a support element used for an electronic cigarette cartridge,
A support surface directly or indirectly supporting an aerosol forming substrate located at one end of the electronic cigarette cartridge, and a flow path for transferring aerosol generated from the aerosol forming substrate to the other end.
The support surface is characterized by having a surface inclined with respect to a surface perpendicular to the central axis in the longitudinal direction of the aerosol-forming substrate.

The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that, in the invention according to claim 1, the flow path transferred to the other end is a hollow through hole formed in the support element.

The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that the flow path transferred to the other end is a flow path formed in the peripheral portion of the support element.

The invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that, in the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the inclined surface has the flow path on the downstream side.

The invention according to a fifth aspect is the invention according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the inclined surface is symmetrical about a central axis in the longitudinal direction of the aerosol forming substrate. It is characterized by

In the invention according to a sixth aspect, in the invention according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the inclined surface is with respect to a plane perpendicular to the central axis in the longitudinal direction of the aerosol forming substrate. It is characterized in that the angle of inclination is 4 degrees or more.

The invention according to claim 7 has an aerosol generating substrate at one end and a mouthpiece at the other end, and a supporting element for supporting the aerosol generating substrate between the aerosol generating substrate and the mouthpiece. An electronic cigarette cartridge, characterized in that said support element is a support element according to claims 1-6.

The invention according to claim 8 is an electronic cigarette cartridge which inserts a heating element into an aerosol generating substrate at one end, heats it to generate an aerosol, and conveys the aerosol to the other end,
A support element having a support surface for supporting the aerosol generating substrate to resist insertion of the heating element into the aerosol generating substrate, the support element comprising an aerosol generated from the aerosol generating substrate; Have a flow path to transport to the end,
It is characterized in that the support surface has a surface inclined with respect to a surface perpendicular to the insertion direction of the heating element.

According to the present invention, while ensuring a flow path through which the aerosol is transported in the electronic cigarette cartridge, the insertion of the heating element causes a defect in the cartridge while stably supporting the aerosol forming substrate at the time of insertion of the heating element. A support element can be provided which does not cause it.
Furthermore, when using the electronic cigarette main body, the insertion of the cartridge can be facilitated, and the operability can be improved.

FIG. 5 illustrates an example of use of an electronic cigarette cartridge. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of an electronic cigarette cartridge. It is a figure which shows an example of the filling manufactured as an aerosol formation base material. FIG. 6 illustrates the method of making an electronic cigarette cartridge. It is a figure explaining the shape of a support element (301). It is a figure explaining the shape of a support element (302). It is a figure explaining the shape of a support element (303). It is a figure explaining the shape of a support element (304). It is a figure explaining the shape of a support element (305). It is a figure explaining the shape of a support element (306). It is a figure explaining the shape of a support element (307). It is a figure explaining the shape of a support element (308). It is a figure explaining the shape of a support element (309). It is a figure explaining the shape of a support element (310). It is a figure explaining the shape of a support element (311). It is a figure explaining the shape of a support element (312). It is a figure explaining the shape of a support element (313). It is a figure explaining the shape of a support element (314). It is a figure explaining the shape of a support element (315). It is a figure explaining the shape of a support element (316). It is a figure explaining the shape of a support element (317). It is a figure explaining the structure of an electronic cigarette cartridge.

Hereinafter, the electronic cigarette cartridge and the support element suitably used in the present invention will be described in detail.

FIG. 1 illustrates the form of use of the electronic cigarette cartridge of the present invention. The electronic cigarette cartridge (100) is attached to the electronic cigarette body (200) at the time of use of the user. The electronic cigarette body (200) is provided with a plug-in portion (210) for inserting the electronic cigarette cartridge (100).

A heating element (211) is provided at the central part of the bottom in the insertion part (210), and the heating element (211) has a pin-like or blade-like member with a pointed tip, and forms an aerosol Inserted into the substrate (110) to heat the aerosol forming substrate (110). More specifically, the heating element (211) is located in the center of the aerosol-forming substrate (110) when the electronic cigarette cartridge (100) is pierced into the insert (210) of the electronic cigarette body (200). Be inserted.

The heating element (211) generates heat directly or indirectly by electric power supplied from a battery (not shown) provided in the electronic cigarette body (200). The heat of the heating element (211) warms the aerosol-forming substrate (110) to generate an aerosol containing a fragrant component. Then, the generated aerosol is transferred to the mouthpiece (140) through the support element (300) and the aerosol transfer member (130) described below, and the user sucks in from the mouthpiece (140) side, whereby the aroma component is It will reach the user's mouth. Hereinafter, in order to explain the present invention, the aerosol forming substrate (110) side of the electronic cigarette cartridge is referred to as the upstream side (10), and the mouthpiece side is referred to as the downstream side (20).

Although FIG. 1 shows the case where the heating element (211) has one pin-like member, as another example, the heating element (211) has a plurality of pin-like members. You can illustrate what you are doing.

FIG. 2 shows an example of the structure of the electronic cigarette cartridge (100). From the inserted side of the heating element (211), ie from the upstream side (10) to the downstream side (20), the aerosol forming substrate (110), the support element (300), the transfer member (130), the mouse The construction of the piece 140 will be described.

The support element (300) supports an aerosol forming substrate (110). A support element (300) is disposed adjacent to the aerosol forming substrate (110), the side (160) of said support element (300) being a packaging member (150) located at the periphery of the electronic cigarette cartridge (100) I am in contact with The side portion (160) is fixed to the inner surface of the packaging member (150) by, for example, an adhesive.

Also, the support element (300) may suitably be formed, for example, using silicone, but is not limited to silicone, and other materials with excellent heat resistance may be used

As shown in FIG. 3, the filler (111) manufactured as the aerosol-forming substrate (110) preferably has a rod-like or strip-like shape, for example. It is packed along the longitudinal direction of the shape of. Here, the example which filled with the cylindrically formed packaging member (150) is shown. This stabilizes the air flow and makes it easier for the user to absorb the aroma components from the aerosol forming substrate (110).

  In the following embodiments, although specific dimensions are described and described for the support element and the like, the present invention is not limited to this.

FIG. 4 shows the aerosol-forming substrate (110) formed as described above, the transfer member (130), the mouthpiece (140) and the support element (300) exemplified below. , A support element (300), a transfer member (130), and a mouthpiece (140) are sequentially adjacent to form a wound rod with a packaging member (150) such as tobacco paper. At this time, the side (160) of the support element is an electronic cigarette cartridge (100) with some adhesive applied.
(First embodiment)

The first embodiment of the present invention will be described below.
The detailed shape of the support element (301) used as the support element (300) of the electronic cigarette cartridge of FIG. 1 is given in FIG. FIG. 5 shows a perspective view, a front view, a side view, and a bottom view. The diameter R of the bottom surface (301E) is 7.0 mm, and the diameter r of the central through hole (301F) is 3.0 mm. The bottom surface and the center point of the through hole are substantially the same. For the support surface (301A) of the aerosol-forming substrate of the support element, the cylinder is beveled. As illustrated, the distance (X) between the point (301C) farthest from the bottom and the bottom (301E) is 8.0 mm, and the distance (Y) between the bottom (301E) and the point (301D) closest to the bottom ) Is 6.5 mm.

In this configuration, the angle (Θ) between the support surface (301A) of the aerosol-forming substrate and the plane (1232) perpendicular to the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming substrate of the electronic cigarette cartridge is Become. The support surface of the aerosol-forming substrate thus formed is inclined to the vertical surface, and has the through hole on the downstream side of the inclined surface.

  Support element (301). As an aerosol formation base material, what filled the sheet-like filler formed in width 1 mm thickness 0.3 mm length 12 mm in the cylindrical paper cylinder of diameter about 7.0 mm (111). Further, as a transfer member, a gathered polymer sheet is paper-wound 130 so as to have a cylindrical shape of about 7.0 mm in diameter and a height of 18 mm (130). As a mouthpiece, a filter is wound into a cylindrical shape of about 7.0 mm in diameter and 7.0 mm in height (140). Using the above, an electronic cigarette cartridge as shown in FIG. 2 was made.

When inserted into the electronic cigarette body of FIG. 1 for use with the electronic cigarette cartridge, the heating element pushes the aerosol-forming substrate from the upstream side to the downstream side to strike the support surface. In this case, the resistance from the support surface makes it difficult to insert the heating element.

Therefore, when the support element (300) is incorporated into a shape having a sloped surface like the support element (301), the following effects can be achieved. The aerosol forming substrate is pushed from the upstream side, and the aerosol forming substrate downstream portion will abut against the support surface, but the downstream portion moves along the inclined surface of the support surface. Therefore, the drag from the support surface can be reduced. In this way, the insertion can be made smoother, the bending of the cartridge can be prevented, and the operability can be improved.
Also, the support element preferably supports the aerosol-forming substrate directly, but may also support it indirectly in contact.

Furthermore, it is further preferable that there is a space that can accommodate the downstream portion in a direction in which the downstream portion of the aerosol-forming substrate moves along the inclined surface, because the movement of the downstream portion is further facilitated. In this case, the through hole (301F) corresponds to the space.

In the case of the present embodiment, the effect of the present invention is exhibited by having the inclined surface of the supporting surface (301A) of the aerosol forming substrate, but in particular, on the central axis (1231) of the aerosol forming substrate of the electronic cigarette cartridge. When the angle formed with the vertical surface (1232) is 4.0 degrees or more, the effect of moving the downstream portion of the aerosol forming substrate along the inclined surface is large, and is 8.0 degrees or more. The effect is further enhanced, and it is further preferable that the angle is 12.0 degrees or more.

Furthermore, as another feature of the present embodiment, it is used for an electronic cigarette body having a configuration in which the heating element (211) is inserted along the central axis (1231) of the aerosol forming substrate of the electronic cigarette cartridge In particular, it is effective.

  As a modified example of the present embodiment, the forms shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 can be illustrated.

FIG. 6 shows the support element (302). FIG. 6 shows a front view, a bottom view, and a side view. It is an example which forms a field which inclines a support surface (302A) of an aerosol formation base material from two directions toward a penetration hole (302F). The angle (Θ) between the support surface (302A) of the aerosol forming substrate forming the inclined surface and the plane (1232) perpendicular to the central axis (1231) of the aerosol forming substrate is assumed to be 12 degrees or more There is. The support surface of the aerosol-forming substrate thus formed is inclined to the vertical surface, and has the through hole on the downstream side of the inclined surface.

The support element (302) was used to make an electronic cigarette cartridge as in FIG. 2 as described above.

  When the electronic cigarette cartridge using the support element (302) was inserted into the electronic cigarette body of FIG. 1 for use, the same effect as that obtained using the support element (301) was obtained.

FIG. 7 shows the support element (303). The supporting surface (303AA) of the aerosol forming substrate is inclined from one direction toward the through holes (303F), and the supporting surface (303AB) of the aerosol forming substrate is the central axis of the aerosol forming substrate ( 1231) is an example of setting parallel to a plane (1232) perpendicular to the plane. The angle (Θ) between the support surface (303AA) of the aerosol-forming substrate forming the inclined surface and the plane (1232) perpendicular to the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming substrate is 12 degrees or more There is. The support surface of the aerosol-forming substrate thus formed is inclined to the vertical surface, and has the through hole on the downstream side of the inclined surface.

The support element (303) was used to make an electronic cigarette cartridge as in FIG. 2 as above.

When the electronic cigarette cartridge using the support element (303) was inserted into the electronic cigarette body of FIG. 1 for use, the same effect as that obtained using the support element (301) was obtained.

In the case of this modification, while the downstream surface of the aerosol forming substrate is supported by the supporting surface (303AB) while abutting on the supporting surface (303AA) and the supporting surface (303AB), the abutting aerosol forming substrate downstream portion is the supporting surface The insertion can be made more reliable and smooth in order to move along the inclined plane formed by (303 AA).

The above example is an example in which in the shape seen from the side of the support element, the inclined surface is formed to project on the upstream side of the through hole.
Second Embodiment

The second embodiment of the present invention will be described below. It is described as a support element (300) for use in an electronic cigarette cartridge similar to the first embodiment.

FIG. 8 shows the support element (304) in detail. FIG. 8 shows a perspective view, a front view, a side view, and a bottom view. From the upstream side of the side (160), the support surface (304A) of an aerosol-forming substrate of a cylindrical support element with a R of the bottom of 7.0 mm and a diameter r of the through holes (304F) of 3.0 mm A face inclined in a mortar shape is formed toward the through hole (304F) located on the downstream side. The angle (Θ) between the support surface (304A) of the aerosol-forming substrate forming the inclined surface and the plane (1232) perpendicular to the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming substrate is 24 ° or more There is. The support surface of the aerosol-forming substrate thus formed is inclined to the vertical surface, and has the through hole on the downstream side of the inclined surface.

In the case of the present embodiment, the effect of the present invention is exhibited by having the inclined surface of the supporting surface (304A) of the aerosol forming substrate, but in particular, on the central axis (1231) of the aerosol forming substrate of the electronic cigarette cartridge. When the angle formed with the vertical surface (1232) is 4.0 degrees or more, the effect of moving the downstream portion of the aerosol forming substrate along the inclined surface is large, and is 8.0 degrees or more. The effect is further enhanced, and it is further preferable that the angle is 12.0 degrees or more.

  Support element (304). As an aerosol formation base material, what filled the sheet-like filler formed in width 1 mm thickness 0.3 mm length 12 mm in the cylindrical paper cylinder of diameter about 7.0 mm (111). Further, as a transfer member, a gathered polymer sheet is paper-wound 130 so as to have a cylindrical shape of about 7.0 mm in diameter and a height of 18 mm (130). As a mouthpiece, a filter is wound into a cylindrical shape of about 7.0 mm in diameter and 7.0 mm in height (140). Using the above, an electronic cigarette cartridge as shown in FIG. 2 was made.

When the electronic cigarette cartridge produced as described above is inserted into the electronic cigarette main body of FIG. 1, the following operation can be achieved. The aerosol forming substrate is pushed from the upstream side, and the aerosol forming substrate downstream portion will abut against the support surface, but the downstream portion moves along the inclined surface of the support surface. Therefore, the drag from the support surface can be reduced. In this way, the insertion can be made smoother, the bending of the cartridge can be prevented, and the operability can be improved.
Also, the support element preferably supports the aerosol-forming substrate directly, but may also support it indirectly in contact.

  With this configuration, a symmetrical slope can be formed around the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming substrate, so for example, a heating element having a non-symmetrical shape, for example, a blade shape, is used. However, the effects can be made uniform with the insertion direction of the cartridge.

Furthermore, as another feature of the present embodiment, it is used for an electronic cigarette body having a configuration in which the heating element (211) is inserted along the central axis (1231) of the aerosol forming substrate of the electronic cigarette cartridge In particular, it is effective.

  As a modification of the present embodiment, the form shown in FIG. 9 can be exemplified.

FIG. 9 shows the support element (305) in detail. FIG. 9 shows a perspective view, a front view, a side view, a bottom view, and a top view. The support surface of an aerosol-forming substrate of a cylindrical support element with a R of the bottom of 7.0 mm and a diameter r of the through hole (305F) of 3.0 mm is inclined like a mortar around the through hole (305F) Form the surface to be A support surface (305AA) is formed having a surface (1232) perpendicular to the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming substrate, a surface (305AB) having no inclination, and a surface inclined with the perpendicular surface. . The inclined surface (305AA) has the through hole on the downstream side. In this example, the width (W) of the non-inclined surface (305AB) is 1.0 mm, and the downstream surface (305AA) has a through hole (305F) which is a part of the support surface of the aerosol forming substrate The angle (Θ) with the plane (1232) perpendicular to the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming substrate is about 24 degrees. The support surface of the aerosol-forming substrate thus formed is inclined to the vertical surface, and has the through hole on the downstream side of the inclined surface.

  Support element (305). As an aerosol formation base material, what filled the sheet-like filler formed in width 1 mm thickness 0.3 mm length 12 mm in the cylindrical paper cylinder of diameter about 7.0 mm (111). Further, as a transfer member, a gathered polymer sheet is paper-wound 130 so as to have a cylindrical shape of about 7.0 mm in diameter and a height of 18 mm (130). As a mouthpiece, a filter is wound into a cylindrical shape of about 7.0 mm in diameter and 7.0 mm in height (140). Using the above, an electronic cigarette cartridge as shown in FIG. 2 was made.

When the electronic cigarette cartridge produced as described above is inserted into the electronic cigarette main body of FIG. 1, the following operation can be achieved. The aerosol-forming substrate is pushed from the upstream side, and the aerosol-forming substrate downstream portion will abut against the support surface, but while abut against the support surface (305AA) and the support surface (305AB), the support surface (305AB) To ensure the insertion is more reliable and smooth, as it supports the aerosol-forming substrate and moves along the sloping surface formed by the supporting surface (305AA) of the abutting aerosol-forming substrate downstream part thereof. Can.
Also, the support element preferably supports the aerosol-forming substrate directly, but may also support it indirectly in contact.

  With this configuration, a symmetrical slope can be formed around the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming substrate, so for example, a heating element having a non-symmetrical shape, for example, a blade shape, is used. However, the effects can be made uniform with the insertion direction of the cartridge.

The above example is an example in which the support element is formed such that the inclination does not protrude more than the upstream end of the support element in the shape viewed from the side. Since there is no protrusion, the shape becomes simple, the assemblability is improved, and the electronic cigarette cartridge can be made more compact.
The shape of the bottom surface may be flat, or may be the shape of the support surface.
Third Embodiment

  The third embodiment of the present invention will be described below. It is described as a support element (300) for use in an electronic cigarette cartridge similar to the first embodiment.

FIG. 10 shows the support element (306) in detail. FIG. 10 shows a perspective view, a front view, a bottom view, and a side view. The support surface (306A) of an aerosol-forming substrate of a cylindrical support element having a diameter R of the bottom surface (306E) of 7.0 mm and a diameter r of the through holes (306F) of 3.0 mm is conically inclined. It is formed on the surface. As illustrated, the distance (X) between the bottom surface (306E) and the point (306C) farthest from the bottom surface is 8.0 mm, and the distance between the bottom surface (306E) and the closest point (306D) from the bottom surface (306D) Y) is 7.25 mm.
An aerosol-forming substrate that forms a surface that inclines from the upstream end of the through hole (306F) to the side (160), and forms the inclined surface, of the conical-shaped inclined surface The angle (Θ) between the support surface (306A) of the above and the plane (1232) perpendicular to the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming substrate is 20 degrees or more.

In the case of the present embodiment, the effect of the present invention is exhibited by having the inclined surface of the supporting surface (306A) of the aerosol forming substrate, but in particular, on the central axis (1231) of the aerosol forming substrate of the electronic cigarette cartridge. When the angle formed with the vertical surface (1232) is 4.0 degrees or more, the effect of moving the downstream portion of the aerosol forming substrate along the inclined surface is large, and is 8.0 degrees or more. The effect is further enhanced, and it is further preferable that the angle is 12.0 degrees or more.

  Support element (306). As an aerosol formation base material, what filled the sheet-like filler formed in width 1 mm thickness 0.3 mm length 12 mm in the cylindrical paper cylinder of diameter about 7.0 mm (111). Further, as a transfer member, a gathered polymer sheet is paper-wound 130 so as to have a cylindrical shape of about 7.0 mm in diameter and a height of 18 mm (130). As a mouthpiece, a filter is wound into a cylindrical shape of about 7.0 mm in diameter and 7.0 mm in height (140). Using the above, an electronic cigarette cartridge as shown in FIG. 2 was made.

  When the e-cigarette cartridge is inserted for use in the e-cigarette body, the heating element pushes the aerosol-forming substrate to abut the support surface of the support element, but the support element (300) is shaped like the support element (306) And as it strikes the support surface (306A), it travels towards the side (160) of the support surface (306A) of the aerosol-forming substrate along the sloping surface of the aerosol-forming substrate downstream portion that strikes. To make the insertion smoother.

With this configuration, a symmetrical slope can be formed around the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming substrate, so for example, a heating element having a non-symmetrical shape, for example, a blade shape, is used. However, the effects can be made uniform with the insertion direction of the cartridge.

Furthermore, as another feature of the present embodiment, it is used for an electronic cigarette body having a configuration in which the heating element (211) is inserted along the central axis (1231) of the aerosol forming substrate of the electronic cigarette cartridge In particular, it is effective.

  As a modification of the present embodiment, the form shown in FIG. 11 can be illustrated.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the support element (307) in detail. FIG. 11 includes a perspective view, a front view, a side view, and a bottom view. A central axis of the aerosol forming substrate (1231) as a supporting surface of an aerosol forming substrate of a cylindrical support element in which the diameter R of the bottom surface (307E) is 7.0 mm and the diameter r of the through holes (307F) is 3.0 mm. ) From the side (160), forming a support surface (307AA) and a support surface (307AB). The distance (X) between the bottom surface (307E) and the point (307C) farthest from the bottom surface is 8.0 mm, and the distance (Y) between the bottom surface (307E) and the closest point (307D) from the bottom surface is 7. It is assumed to be 0 mm. The said support surface forms the surface which inclines toward a downstream from a through-hole (307F). The angles (Θ) between the support surface (307AA) and the support surface (307AB) and the surface (1232) perpendicular to the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming substrate are each about 16 degrees.

The support element (307) was used to make an electronic cigarette cartridge as in FIG. 2 as above.

  When the e-cigarette cartridge is inserted for use in the e-cigarette body, the heating element pushes the aerosol-forming substrate to abut the support surface of the support element, but the support element (300) is shaped like the support element (307) The bearing surface (307AA) and the bearing surface (307AB), but with the bearing surface (307AA) and the flank (160) downstream of the bearing surface (307AB) having the beveled downstream portion of the aerosol-forming substrate that strikes By moving to the side, the insertion can be made smoother.

As mentioned above, although the support element which is cylindrical and has a through hole has been described as an example as the first, second and third embodiments, for example, it is also possible to make the inclined surface uneven. It is in the range. Furthermore, when forming a through hole on the upstream side or downstream side of the inclined surface, it is also within the scope of the present invention to make the connecting portion between the through hole and the inclined surface a curved surface.
The through hole is a flow path for transporting the aerosol, and the through hole has been described as an example, but may have two or more holes. The shape of the bottom surface is arbitrary, may be flat, or may be the shape of the support surface.
Fourth Embodiment

  The fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described below. It is described as a support element (300) for use in an electronic cigarette cartridge similar to the first embodiment.

In the present embodiment, the support element has the following features as shown in FIG. Since the support element (308) has a central portion (308P), the filling (111) of the central portion of the aerosol-forming substrate (110) is by the heating element (211) inserted into the aerosol-forming substrate (110) The configuration is suitable for preventing extrusion of the aerosol-forming substrate in the direction of the central axis (1231). Thus, in the support element (308) of the present embodiment, the flow path (308K) of the aerosol is provided not at the central part where the force by the heating element (211) acts but at the peripheral part. Furthermore, it has a side (160) extending radially between the flow paths and contacting the package 150.

FIG. 12 gives the detailed shape of the support element (308). FIG. 12 shows a front view, a bottom view, a side view, and a top view. The diameter R of the bottom surface (308E) was 7.0 mm, and the dimensions of the width D and the depth d shown in the figure were 2.0 mm, respectively, as the shape of the aerosol flow channel (308 K). The support surface (308A) of the aerosol forming substrate has a shape in which the cylinder is cut off obliquely. As shown, the distance (X) between the bottom (308E) and the point (308C) farthest from the bottom is 8.0 mm, and the distance between the bottom (308E) and the closest point (308D) from the bottom (308D) Y) are each 6.5 mm.

In this configuration, the angle (Θ) between the support surface (308A) of the aerosol forming substrate and the plane (1232) perpendicular to the central axis (1231) of the aerosol forming substrate of the electronic cigarette cartridge is 12 degrees or more Become. The support surface of the aerosol-forming substrate thus formed has a slope with respect to the perpendicular surface, and has a flow path of the aerosol downstream of the sloped surface.

In the case of the present embodiment, the effect of the present invention is exhibited by having the inclined surface of the supporting surface (308A) of the aerosol forming substrate, but in particular, on the central axis (1231) of the aerosol forming substrate of the electronic cigarette cartridge. When the angle formed with the vertical surface (1232) is 4.0 degrees or more, the effect of moving the downstream portion of the aerosol forming substrate along the inclined surface is large, and is 8.0 degrees or more. The effect is further enhanced, and it is further preferable that the angle is 12.0 degrees or more.

  Support element (308). As an aerosol formation base material, what filled the sheet-like filler formed in width 1 mm thickness 0.3 mm length 12 mm in the cylindrical paper cylinder of diameter about 7.0 mm (111). Further, as a transfer member, a gathered polymer sheet is paper-wound 130 so as to have a cylindrical shape of about 7.0 mm in diameter and a height of 18 mm (130). As a mouthpiece, a filter is wound into a cylindrical shape of about 7.0 mm in diameter and 7.0 mm in height (140). Using the above, an electronic cigarette cartridge as shown in FIG. 2 was made.

When the electronic cigarette cartridge produced as described above is inserted into the electronic cigarette main body of FIG. 1, the following operation can be achieved. The aerosol-forming substrate is pushed from the upstream side, and the aerosol-forming substrate downstream portion will abut the support surface (308A), but the downstream portion runs along the inclined surface of the support surface. Can reduce the drag from the support surface. In this way, the insertion can be made smoother, the bending of the cartridge can be prevented, and the operability can be improved.
Also, the support element preferably supports the aerosol-forming substrate directly, but may also support it indirectly in contact.

Furthermore, it is further preferable that there is a space that can accommodate the downstream portion in a direction in which the downstream portion of the aerosol-forming substrate moves along the inclined surface, because the movement of the downstream portion is further facilitated. In this case, the flow path (308K) of the aerosol corresponds to the space.

Furthermore, as another feature of the present embodiment, it is used for an electronic cigarette body having a configuration in which the heating element (211) is inserted along the central axis (1231) of the aerosol forming substrate of the electronic cigarette cartridge In particular, it is effective.

As a modification of the present embodiment, the forms shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 can be illustrated.

FIG. 13 shows the support element (309). FIG. 13 shows a perspective view, a front view, a side view, and a bottom view. In this example, the support surface of the aerosol forming substrate is inclined in two directions toward the flow path (309 K) of the through hole aerosol. The angle (Θ) between the support surface (309AA) and the support surface (309AB) having the inclined surfaces and the surface (1232) perpendicular to the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming substrate is each 12 degrees And The support surface of the aerosol-forming substrate thus formed has a slope with respect to the perpendicular surface, and has a flow path of the aerosol downstream of the sloped surface.

The support element (309) was used to make an electronic cigarette cartridge as in FIG. 2 as above.

When the electronic cigarette cartridge using the support element (309) was inserted into the electronic cigarette body of FIG. 1 for use, the same effect as that obtained using the support element (308) was obtained.

FIG. 14 shows the support element (310). FIG. 14 shows a perspective view, a front view, a side view, and a bottom view. A support surface (310AA) having a surface which inclines from one direction towards the aerosol flow path (310K) a portion of the support surface of the aerosol-forming substrate, and perpendicular to the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming substrate In this example, a support surface (310AB) parallel to the surface (1232) is set. The angle (Θ) between the support surface (310AA) and the plane (1232) perpendicular to the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming substrate is 12 degrees or more. The support surface of the aerosol-forming substrate thus formed has a slope with respect to the perpendicular surface, and has a flow path of the aerosol downstream of the sloped surface.

The support element (310) was used to make an electronic cigarette cartridge as in FIG. 2 as above.

  When the electronic cigarette cartridge using the support element (310) was inserted into the electronic cigarette body of FIG. 1 for use, the same effect as that obtained using the support element (308) was obtained.

In the case of this modification, while the downstream surface of the aerosol forming substrate is supported by the supporting surface (310AB) while abutting against the supporting surface (310AA) and the supporting surface (310AB), the abutting aerosol forming substrate downstream portion is the supporting surface Because it moves along the inclined plane formed by (310AA), the insertion can be made more reliable and smooth.

Furthermore, it is further preferable that there is a space that can accommodate the downstream portion in a direction in which the downstream portion of the aerosol-forming substrate moves along the inclined surface, because the movement of the downstream portion is further facilitated. In this case, the flow path (310K) of the aerosol corresponds to the space.

The above example is an example in which in the shape seen from the side of the support element, the inclined surface is formed to project on the upstream side of the flow path of the aerosol.
(Fifth embodiment)

The fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described below. It is described as a support element (300) for use in an electronic cigarette cartridge similar to the first embodiment.

  FIG. 15 shows the support element (311). FIG. 15 shows a perspective view, a front view, a side view, a bottom view, and a top view. In the present embodiment, the support element has the following features. Since the support element (311) has a central part (311P), the filling (111) of the central part of the aerosol-forming substrate (110) by the heating element (211) inserted into the aerosol-forming substrate (110) The configuration is suitable for preventing extrusion of the aerosol-forming substrate in the direction of the central axis (1231). Thus, in the support element (311) of the present embodiment, the flow path (311K) of the aerosol is provided not at the central part where the force by the heating element (211) acts but at the peripheral part.

The diameter R of the bottom surface was 7.0 mm, and the dimensions of the width D and the depth d shown in the figure were 2.0 mm, respectively, as the shape of the aerosol flow channel (311 K). With respect to the support surface of the aerosol-forming substrate, a surface inclined in a mortar shape from the side is formed, and a support surface (311AA) and a support surface (311AB) are formed. An aerosol flow path (311K) is located downstream of the support surface (311AA) and the support surface (311AB). The angle (Θ) between the support surface (311AA) or the support surface (311AB) and the plane (1232) perpendicular to the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming substrate is 12 degrees or more. The support surface of the aerosol-forming substrate thus formed has a slope with respect to the perpendicular surface, and has a flow path of the aerosol downstream of the sloped surface.

In the case of the present embodiment, the effects of the present invention are exhibited by the supporting surface (311AA) and the supporting surface (311AB) of the aerosol forming substrate having inclined surfaces, but in particular, the aerosol forming substrate of the electronic cigarette cartridge When the angle formed with the plane (1232) perpendicular to the central axis (1231) is 4.0 degrees or more, the effect of moving the downstream portion of the aerosol forming substrate along the inclined plane is large, and 8 The effect is further increased when the temperature is 0 ° or more, and more preferably 12.0 ° or more.

Support element (311). As an aerosol formation base material, what filled the sheet-like filler formed in width 1 mm thickness 0.3 mm length 12 mm in the cylindrical paper cylinder of diameter about 7.0 mm (111). Further, as a transfer member, a gathered polymer sheet is paper-wound 130 so as to have a cylindrical shape of about 7.0 mm in diameter and a height of 18 mm (130). As a mouthpiece, a filter is wound into a cylindrical shape of about 7.0 mm in diameter and 7.0 mm in height (140). Using the above, an electronic cigarette cartridge as shown in FIG. 2 was made.

When the electronic cigarette cartridge produced as described above is inserted into the electronic cigarette main body of FIG. 1, the following operation can be achieved. The aerosol-forming substrate is pushed from the upstream side, and the aerosol-forming substrate downstream portion collides with the support surface (311AA) or the support surface (311AB), but the downstream portion is the surface where the support surface is inclined. The drag from the support surface can be reduced because the downstream portion can move along. In this way, the insertion can be made smoother, the bending of the cartridge can be prevented, and the operability can be improved.

  Also, the support element preferably supports the aerosol-forming substrate directly, but may also support it indirectly in contact.

Furthermore, as another feature of the present embodiment, it is used for an electronic cigarette body having a configuration in which the heating element (211) is inserted along the central axis (1231) of the aerosol forming substrate of the electronic cigarette cartridge In particular, it is effective.
Sixth Embodiment

  The sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described below. It is described as a support element (300) for use in an electronic cigarette cartridge similar to the first embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a diagram representing the support element (312). FIG. 16 shows a front view, a side view, a bottom view, and a top view. In the present embodiment, the support element has the following features. Since the support element (312) has a central portion (312P), the filling (111) of the central portion of the aerosol-forming substrate (110) is by the heating element (211) inserted into the aerosol-forming substrate (110) The configuration is suitable for preventing extrusion of the aerosol-forming substrate in the direction of the central axis (1231). Thus, in the support element (312) of the present embodiment, the flow path (312K) of the aerosol is provided not at the central part where the force by the heating element (211) acts but at the peripheral part.

The diameter R of the bottom surface was 7.0 mm, and the dimensions of the width D and the depth d shown in the figure were 2.0 mm, respectively, as the shape of the aerosol flow channel (312 K). The support surface of the aerosol-forming substrate of the support element is formed with two support surfaces (312AA) and (312AB) from the center (312P) top end to the side (160) downstream. The distance (X) between the bottom surface (312E) and the point (312C) farthest from the bottom surface is 8.0 mm, and the distance (Y) between the bottom surface (312E) and the closest point (312D) from the bottom surface is each It is 7.0 mm. The support surfaces (312AA) and (312AB) form a surface that is inclined towards the downstream aerosol flow channel (312K). The angles (Θ) between the support surface (312AA) and the support surface (312AB) and the surface (1232) perpendicular to the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming substrate are each about 16 degrees. The support surface of the aerosol-forming substrate thus formed has a slope with respect to the perpendicular surface, and has a flow path of the aerosol downstream of the sloped surface.

Support element (312). As an aerosol formation base material, what filled the sheet-like filler formed in width 1 mm thickness 0.3 mm length 12 mm in the cylindrical paper cylinder of diameter about 7.0 mm (111). Further, as a transfer member, a gathered polymer sheet is paper-wound 130 so as to have a cylindrical shape of about 7.0 mm in diameter and a height of 18 mm (130). As a mouthpiece, a filter is wound into a cylindrical shape of about 7.0 mm in diameter and 7.0 mm in height (140). Using the above, an electronic cigarette cartridge as shown in FIG. 2 was made.

When the electronic cigarette cartridge produced as described above is inserted into the electronic cigarette main body of FIG. 1, the following operation can be achieved. The aerosol-forming substrate is pushed from the upstream side, and the aerosol-forming substrate downstream portion collides with the support surface (312AA) or the support surface (312AB), but the surface where the downstream portion inclines the support surface The drag from the support surface can be reduced because the downstream portion can move along. In this way, the insertion can be made smoother, the bending of the cartridge can be prevented, and the operability can be improved.

Furthermore, it is further preferable that there is a space that can accommodate the downstream portion in a direction in which the downstream portion of the aerosol-forming substrate moves along the inclined surface, because the movement of the downstream portion is further facilitated. In this case, the aerosol flow channel (312K) corresponds to the space.

Furthermore, as another feature of the present embodiment, it is used for an electronic cigarette body having a configuration in which the heating element (211) is inserted along the central axis (1231) of the aerosol forming substrate of the electronic cigarette cartridge In particular, it is effective.
(Seventh embodiment)

The seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described below. It is described as a support element (300) for use in an electronic cigarette cartridge similar to the first embodiment.

FIG. 17 shows the support element (313) in detail. FIG. 17 shows a perspective view, a front view, a bottom view, a side view, and a top view. The diameter R of the bottom surface (313E) was 7.0 mm, and the dimensions of the width D and the depth d shown in the figure were 2.0 mm, respectively, as the shape of the aerosol flow channel (313K). The support surface (313A) of the aerosol-forming substrate of the cylindrically shaped support element was formed with a conically inclined surface. The distance (X) between the bottom surface (313E) and the point (313C) farthest from the bottom surface is 8.0 mm, and the distance (Y) between the bottom surface (313E) and the closest point (313D) from the bottom surface is each It is 7.25 mm. The support surface forms a surface that slopes from the top of the support surface towards the side (160) downstream and of the support surface and a plane (1232) perpendicular to the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming substrate The angle (Θ) is about 16 degrees. The support surface of the aerosol-forming substrate thus formed has a slope with respect to the perpendicular surface, and has a flow path of the aerosol downstream of the sloped surface.

Support element (313). As an aerosol formation base material, what filled the sheet-like filler formed in width 1 mm thickness 0.3 mm length 12 mm in the cylindrical paper cylinder of diameter about 7.0 mm (111). Further, as a transfer member, a gathered polymer sheet is paper-wound 130 so as to have a cylindrical shape of about 7.0 mm in diameter and a height of 18 mm (130). As a mouthpiece, a filter is wound into a cylindrical shape of about 7.0 mm in diameter and 7.0 mm in height (140). Using the above, an electronic cigarette cartridge as shown in FIG. 2 was made.

  When the electronic cigarette cartridge produced as described above is inserted into the electronic cigarette main body of FIG. 1, the following operation can be achieved. The aerosol-forming substrate is pushed from the upstream side, and the aerosol-forming substrate downstream portion will abut against the support surface (313A), but the downstream portion is along the inclined surface of the support surface. Can reduce the drag from the support surface. In this way, the insertion can be made smoother, the bending of the cartridge can be prevented, and the operability can be improved.

With this configuration, a symmetrical slope can be formed around the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming substrate, so for example, a heating element having a non-symmetrical shape, for example, a blade shape, is used. However, the effects can be made uniform with the insertion direction of the cartridge.

Furthermore, it is further preferable that there is a space that can accommodate the downstream portion in a direction in which the downstream portion of the aerosol-forming substrate moves along the inclined surface, because the movement of the downstream portion is further facilitated. In this case, the flow path (313K) of the aerosol corresponds to the space.

In the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh embodiments, the support element has a central portion and an example in which an aerosol flow channel is formed in the peripheral portion has been described. At this time, although an example in which two aerosol flow paths are provided and two sides are provided, the flow path and side of the aerosol may be three or four or more, and the same effect can be obtained. Play.
The shape of the bottom surface may be flat, or may be the shape of the support surface.

(Eighth embodiment)

The eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described below. It is described as a support element (300) for use in an electronic cigarette cartridge similar to the first embodiment.

FIG. 18 shows a modification of the support element described in FIG.

FIG. 18 shows the support element (314) in detail. FIG. 18 shows a front view, a bottom view, a side view, and a top view. The support element (314) of FIG. 18 has support surfaces (314AA) and (314AB) with sloping surfaces. The support surface (314AA) has a slope from the side (160A) upstream to the side (160B) downstream, while the support surface (314AB) is from the side (160B) upstream to the side (160A) ) It has a surface that slopes downstream. Each of the support surfaces has a through hole (314F) downstream. The support surface of the aerosol-forming substrate thus formed is inclined relative to the plane (1232) perpendicular to the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming substrate, said downstream side of said inclined plane It has an aerosol flow path.

  When the electronic cigarette cartridge produced as described above is inserted into the electronic cigarette main body of FIG. 1, the following operation can be achieved. The aerosol-forming substrate is pushed from the upstream side, and the aerosol-forming substrate downstream portion will strike the support surfaces (314AA) and (314AB), but the downstream portion is along the inclined surface of the support surface Since the downstream portion can move, the drag from the support surface can be reduced. In this way, the insertion can be made smoother, the bending of the cartridge can be prevented, and the operability can be improved.

Furthermore, it is further preferable that there is a space that can accommodate the downstream portion in a direction in which the downstream portion of the aerosol-forming substrate moves along the inclined surface, because the movement of the downstream portion is further facilitated. In this case, the through hole (314F) corresponds to the space.

In the above, the support element having the through holes (314F) has been described as an example, but in the example in which the flow path of the aerosol is formed at the peripheral portion, similarly inclined surfaces are formed to be symmetrical around the central axis. An inclined surface can be formed. This form is also within the scope of the present invention.

In the above, although the support element which has a through-hole and has two inclined surfaces was demonstrated, even if the number of the inclined surfaces is three or more, it is within the scope of the present invention.
The shape of the bottom surface may be flat, or may be the shape of the support surface.

Although the first to eighth embodiments have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, but includes the range derived therefrom.
(The ninth embodiment)

The ninth embodiment of the present invention will be described below. It is described as a support element (300) for use in an electronic cigarette cartridge similar to the first embodiment.

FIG. 19 shows a modification of the support element described in FIG.

FIG. 19 shows the support element (315) in detail. FIG. 19 shows a perspective view, a front view, a side view, and a bottom view. A support surface (315 AA) having a cylindrical support element in which R of the bottom is 7.0 mm and the diameter r of the through hole (315 F) is 3.0 mm, with a surface inclined around the downstream through hole (315 F) Form). The support surface of the aerosol-forming substrate thus formed is inclined relative to the plane (1232) perpendicular to the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming substrate, said downstream side of said inclined plane It has an aerosol flow path. In addition, a support surface (315AB) is also created having a surface that slopes towards the downstream side (106).

With respect to the support surface of the cylindrical support element of the aerosol-forming substrate, the inclined surface of the support surface (315AA) has through holes (315F) on the downstream side and the support surface (315AB) on the downstream side with the side Have a sloped surface. The width (W) of the support surface (315AB) is 1.0 mm. The angle (Θ1) between the support surface (315AA) and the plane (1232) perpendicular to the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming substrate is 24 degrees. The angle (Θ2) between the support surface (315AB) and the plane (1232) perpendicular to the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming substrate is 24 degrees.

Support element (315). As an aerosol formation base material, what filled the sheet-like filler formed in width 1 mm thickness 0.3 mm length 12 mm in the cylindrical paper cylinder of diameter about 7.0 mm (111). Further, as a transfer member, a gathered polymer sheet is paper-wound 130 so as to have a cylindrical shape of about 7.0 mm in diameter and a height of 18 mm (130). As a mouthpiece, a filter is wound into a cylindrical shape of about 7.0 mm in diameter and 7.0 mm in height (140). Using the above, an electronic cigarette cartridge as shown in FIG. 2 was made.

When the electronic cigarette cartridge of FIG. 1 is inserted for use with the electronic cigarette cartridge, the heating element pushes the aerosol-forming substrate to abut the support surface of the support element, but the support element (300) is the support element (315) And the supporting surface (315AB) supports the aerosol forming substrate while abutting on the supporting surface (315AA) and the supporting surface (315AB), and the downstream portion of the abutting aerosol forming substrate is the supporting surface. Insertion can be made more reliable and smooth in order to move along the sloping surfaces formed by (315AA) and (315AB).

With this configuration, a symmetrical slope can be formed around the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming substrate, so for example, a heating element having a non-symmetrical shape, for example, a blade shape, is used. However, the effects can be made uniform with the insertion direction of the cartridge.

Furthermore, as a form of the electronic cigarette cartridge in the present invention, the following is included in addition to the form described with reference to FIG. 2, but it is not limited thereto.
The shape of the bottom surface may be flat, or may be the shape of the support surface.
(The tenth embodiment)

In the present embodiment, the support element has a central portion, and an example in which an aerosol flow path is formed in a peripheral portion, and an example in which four aerosol flow paths are provided will be described.

FIG. 20 gives the detailed shape of the support element (316). FIG. 20 shows a front view, a bottom view, a side view, and a top view. The diameter R of the bottom surface (316E) was 7.0 mm. Four aerosol flow paths (316 K) were created, but the dimensions of width D and depth d shown in FIG. 20 were 2.0 mm and 1.0 mm, respectively, as their shapes. As illustrated, the distance (X) between the bottom (316E) and the point (316C) farthest from the bottom is 8.0 mm, and the distance between the bottom (316E) and the point closest to the bottom (308D) (308D) Y) are each 6.5 mm.

In this configuration, the angle (Θ) between the supporting surface (316A) of the aerosol forming substrate and the plane (1232) perpendicular to the central axis (1231) of the aerosol forming substrate of the electronic cigarette cartridge is about 24 degrees. Become. The support surface (316A) has a surface inclined with respect to the vertical surface, and has the flow path of the aerosol downstream of the inclined surface. The shape of the bottom surface is the shape of the support surface.

Furthermore, a modification of the present embodiment is an example using the support member (317) of FIG.
FIG. 21 shows a front view, a bottom view, a side view, and a top view. The diameter R of the bottom surface (317E) was 7.0 mm. Four aerosol flow channels (317 K) were created, but the dimensions of width D and depth d shown in the figure were 2.0 mm and 1.0 mm, respectively. As illustrated, the distance (X) between the bottom surface (317E) and the point (317C) farthest from the bottom surface is 8.0 mm, and the distance between the bottom surface (317E) and the point closest to the bottom surface (317D) (317D) Y) are each 6.5 mm.

In this configuration, the angle (Θ) between the supporting surface (317A) of the aerosol forming substrate and the plane (1232) perpendicular to the central axis (1231) of the aerosol forming substrate of the electronic cigarette cartridge is about 24 degrees. Become. The support surface of the aerosol-forming substrate thus formed has a surface inclined with respect to the vertical surface, and the flow path of the aerosol is provided downstream of the inclined surface. The shape of the bottom surface is the shape of the support surface.

The production method, effects, etc. when using the support member (316) or the support member (317) will be described below.
An electronic cigarette cartridge using the support member (316) as described above and an electronic cigarette cartridge using the support member (317) were produced. As an aerosol formation base material, what filled the sheet-like filler formed in width 1 mm thickness 0.3 mm length 12 mm in the cylindrical paper cylinder of diameter about 7.0 mm (111). Further, as a transfer member, a gathered polymer sheet is paper-wound 130 so as to have a cylindrical shape of about 7.0 mm in diameter and a height of 18 mm (130). As a mouthpiece, a filter is wound into a cylindrical shape of about 7.0 mm in diameter and 7.0 mm in height (140). Using the above, an electronic cigarette cartridge as shown in FIG. 2 was made.

When the electronic cigarette cartridge of FIG. 1 is inserted for use in an electronic cigarette cartridge, the heating element pushes the aerosol-forming substrate into contact with the support surface of the support element, but with the support surface (316A) and the support surface (317A) While the support surface (316A) and the support surface (317A) support the aerosol-forming substrate, the inclination formed by the support surface (316A) and the support surface (317A) of the downstream portion of the aerosol-forming substrate that strikes The insertion can be made more reliable and smooth in order to move along the surface.

Furthermore, it is further preferable that there is a space that can accommodate the downstream portion in a direction in which the downstream portion of the aerosol-forming substrate moves along the inclined surface, because the movement of the downstream portion is further facilitated. In this case, the aerosol flow paths (316K) and (317K) correspond to the space.

Furthermore, as another feature of the present embodiment, it is used for an electronic cigarette body having a configuration in which the heating element (211) is inserted along the central axis (1231) of the aerosol forming substrate of the electronic cigarette cartridge In particular, it is effective.

FIG. 22 (1) shows a configuration in which the aerosol forming substrate (110) and the support element (300) are in contact with each other, which is a preferable form because the aerosol forming substrate (110) can be stably supported. . In addition, since the configuration is simple, the manufacturing advantages are also large.

In FIG. 22 (2), a partition wall member (160) is provided between the aerosol-forming substrate (110) and the support element (300), and is configured to be in contact via the partition wall member (160). The partition member (160) is preferably, for example, a breathable filter, paper or the like which is broken when the heating element (211) is inserted. Providing such a partition wall member is effective in avoiding that the aerosol forming substrate (110) is moved by the electronic cigarette cartridge due to the influence of physical distribution during transportation or the like.

In FIG. 22 (3), a configuration is also preferable in which a lid (170) is provided on the side of the aerosol forming substrate (110) where the heating element (211) is inserted. In this way, it is effective to prevent the dissipation of the aroma of the aerosol forming substrate (110). Furthermore, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent the aerosol forming substrate (110) from falling out of the electronic cigarette cartridge due to the influence of physical distribution such as transportation.

The material of the lid (170) may be a filter, paper, sponge or the like. In addition, when the heating element is inserted, it is also preferable to put one or more cuts in the lid (170) or to provide a circular or polygonal guide hole at the place where the heating element is inserted. It is a form.

In particular, when a granular material such as powder, granules, flakes or pellets is used as the aerosol forming substrate (110), it is preferable to provide a partition member (160) or a lid (170). Furthermore, it is more preferable to provide both of them.

  Next, an application example of the electronic cigarette cartridge using the above-mentioned support element will be described.

Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4 are examples of aspects and appearance of use of the electronic cigarette cartridge.

  The electronic cigarette cartridge (100) has, for example, a rod-like or cylindrical appearance as shown in FIG. The interior of the electronic cigarette cartridge (100) is provided with an aerosol-forming substrate (110) at one end, for example as shown in FIG. 2, and towards the mouthpiece (140) at the other end, a support element (300), transfer The members (130) are arranged in this order. And these are packaged by the packaging member (150).

  The aerosol forming substrate (110) is a fill for an electronic cigarette cartridge. The aerosol-forming substrate (110) generates an aerosol comprising the aroma component of the plant from which the filling was produced by heating.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the filling as the aerosol-forming substrate (110) has, for example, a strip-like shape, a strip-like shape, a rod-like shape having a long side about 2 to 20 times the short side. In the case of filling, packing is carried out so that the longitudinal direction of the shape of the packing (111) is along the longitudinal direction of the cartridge. This makes it easy for the flow of air flow to be sucked well. FIG. 3 is a view seen from the end of the electronic cigarette cartridge on which the aerosol-forming substrate (110) is located, and is partially transparent so that the filling (111) inside the cartridge can be seen. Of course, other than this, for example, in the case of a flat filler having a substantially constant shape, it can be rolled and packed, so that handling is easy.

As another aerosol formation base material, it is also a preferable form to use what was formed by half-cut, crease, crease, gather, or fold as a sheet shape.

As a method of producing the aerosol-forming substrate (110), for example, it is produced by pulverizing tobacco or non-tobacco plant material, mixing it with glycerin and oil, kneading it, and drying it in a sheet or rod shape. . Alternatively, it is produced by making a paste containing water without drying.

  A fibrous or porous filler is one of the preferred forms because it is porous when packed in a cartridge and improves the flow of air when sucked. In order to make it porous, it can be formed, for example, by piercing the dried sheet with a plurality of needles several times, but other methods may be used.

  The packing of flakes, squares, rectangles, or lozenges, powders, granules, and pellets can be easily packed by dropping into the cartridge opening. In addition, it is preferable because it is easy to finely adjust the amount (filling amount) to be packed into the cartridge and to easily adjust the flow of air when suctioned by the amount to be packed. It is possible to use it more preferably by taking measures against dropout, such as closing the cartridge opening.

  The block-like packing has good thermal conductivity and is easy to extract an aromatic component. It is one of the preferred forms. Also, the size of the block may be increased to facilitate storage. In that case, at the time of filling, it is possible to reshape the block into a small block, a rod-like shape, a granular shape or the like.

  The paste-like filling can be squeezed into the cartridge for filling. Therefore, for example, it is possible to form the cartridge by applying the paste to the expanded packaging member (150) and rolling up the packaging member (150).

  The support element (300) supports an aerosol forming substrate (110). The support element (300) is disposed adjacent to the aerosol-forming substrate (110) and is generated from the aerosol-forming substrate (110) with through holes or notches in the air flow in the center or side The aerosol can flow towards the mouthpiece.

  A mouthpiece (140) is disposed adjacent the transfer member (130) and at the other end of the electronic cigarette cartridge (100). The mouthpiece (140) may include, for example, a cellulose acetate filter as a filter to remove particulates. The aroma components passed through the filter of the mouthpiece (140) are aspirated by the user.

  When the presence or absence of the transfer member (130) is compared, air permeability is better if the transfer member (130) is not inserted, and it is easier to suction the generated aroma component. On the other hand, it is also preferable to insert the transfer member (130) and add a function capable of cooling the generated aerosol. Instead of adding the transfer member (130), it is also preferable to extend the mouthpiece so as to be adjacent to or in contact with the support element (300). This is because the filter used for the mouthpiece can also serve as a cooling function and the number of parts can be reduced.

  The non-tobacco plants used as an aerosol forming substrate used in the present invention are as follows.

  Explain the non-tobacco plant that is the raw material. The non-tobacco plants that can be used in the present embodiment are not particularly limited as long as they are plants other than tobacco. As a use site of a plant, for example, root (including vine roots (stalks), tuberous root (including potatoes), bulbs, etc.), stem, tubers, peels (including stem bark, bark etc.), leaves, flowers (petals, A variety of sites can be used, such as female moths, male moths, etc., tree trunks and branches.

  As bulbs, onions, higanbanans, tulips, hyacinths, garlic, raccoon, lilies, as corms, crocuses, gladiolus, freesia, irises, taros, taros, konjacs, as tubers, konjacs, cyclamen, anemones, begonia, chorogis, potatoes, Apios (almost), rhizome as canna, lotus (ringcorn), ginger as tuber, dahlia, sweet potato, cassava, as a raccoon root body, yamanoimo (Yamanoimo, natural potato, yams such as yam), Others include turnips, burdocks, carrots, Japanese radish, and kudzu. As a stalk, asparagus, a bamboo shoot, Udo, a Japanese radish, a yacon are mentioned.

  The above potatoes and plants mentioned below contain a carbohydrate and are preferably used as a material of at least a part of the filler (111). For example, as starch, there are corn starch (corn), potato starch (potato), potato starch (sweet potato), tapioca starch (tapioca) and the like, and there are examples of use as thickeners, stabilizers and the like. These starches are improved in acid resistance, heat resistance, shear resistance and the like by crosslinking, storage stability is improved by esterification and etherification, transparency promotion by gelatinization, etc. are promoted by gelatinization, film properties are improved, storage stability It is possible by improving etc.

  To obtain tamarind seed gum, guar gum, locust bean gum from plant seeds, gum arabic and karaya gum from sap, pectin from fruits, and cellulose and agarose-based konjac mannan and soybean polysaccharide from other plants Can. Further, it can be used after being denatured like cationized guar gum.

From seaweed, carrageenan classified into three types of kappa carrageenan, iota carrageenan and lambda carrageenan, agar, alginic acid can be obtained, and it is also used as a carrageenan metal salt, salts such as sodium alginate.
As specific examples, for example, plants used as herbs and spices, such as botanical fruits, ginseng leaves, apricot leaves, mistlets, wormwood, wasabi, wasabi, ajowanseed, anise, alfalfa, echinacea, shallot, estragone, everlasting flower , Elder, Allspice, Oris Root, Oregano, Orange Peel, Orange Flower, Orange Leaf, Cayenne Chili Pepper (Cayenne Chili Pepper), Chamomile German, Chamomile roman, Cardamom, Curry Leaf, Garlic (garlic), Catnip, Callaway, Caraway Seed, Persimmon, Cumin, Cumin Seed, Clove, Green Cardamom, Green Pepper, Cornflower, Saffron, Cedar, Cinnamon, Jas , Juniper berry, jorokia, ginger (starch), star anise, spearmint, smack, sage, seboli (savory), celery, celery seed, turmeric (turmeric), thyme, tamarind, tarragon, charbil (selves), chives, dill , Dill seed, tomato (dried tomato), tonka bean, dried pakuchi, nutmeg, hibiscus, habanero, jalapeno, bird's eye, basil, vanilla, pakchi (coriander), parsley, paprika, hysop, pimentes des pellet, pink pepper, fenugreek Seed, fennel, brown mustard, black cardamom, black cumin, black pepper, vetiver, penny royal, peppermint (head pepper), horseradish, white Pepper, white mustard, poppy seed, porcini, marjoram, mustard seed, marigold, marigold, malba flower, mace, yarrow flower, eucalyptus, lavender, licorice, linden, red clover, red pepper, lemongrass, lemon verba, lemon balm, Lemon peel, rose (rose), rose buds (purple), rose hip, rose petal, rosemary, rose red, laurel (laurie), long pepper, sesame seeds (fresh sesame seeds, roasted sesame seeds), golden chili peppers, flower buds (Hoaja Jao), You can use Mitaka, yam, chili pepper, dumplings and so on. In addition, a mixture of various plants used as mixed spices (for example, five spice powders, garam masala, ras el hanuto, bali gur, chicken curry masara, tandoori masala, cutle epis, elve de provence), potpourri and the like can be used.

  Also, for example, edible fruits such as peaches, blueberries, lemons, oranges, apples, bananas, pineapples, mangoes, persimmons, kumquats, melons, plums, almonds, cocoa, coffee beans, peanuts, sunflowers, olives, walnuts and other nuts. You can use (fruit) and seeds.

  Also, tea can be used. Teas differ not only in the plant which becomes tea, but even in the same plant, they become different teas depending on the processing method. Specifically, for example, Japanese tea, black tea, Asuka leaf tea, sweet tea, amacha tea, aloe tea, ginkgo leaf tea, oolong tea, turmeric tea, eel green tea, eel gong tea, obago tea, pomegranate tea, persimmon leaf tea, Chamomile tea, chamomile tea, Kawahara tea tea, Karin tea, chrysanthemum tea, gymnema tea, guava tea, guco tea, mulberry tea, black leaf tea, black bean tea, genno shouko tea, brown rice tea, burdock tea, comfrey tea, kelp tea, Cherry Tea, Saffron Tea, Shiitake Tea, Sesame Tea, Jasmine Tea, Ginger Tea, Sugina Tea, Sekisho Tea, Sesquicha Tea, Shrimp Tea, Soba Tea, Taro Tea, Dandelion Tea, Ginseng Tea, Dokdami Tea, Ginseng Tea, Sata Bean Tea, Elderberry Tea, Mouse mochi tea, hem barley tea, hub tea, loquat leaf tea, puer's tea, safflower tea, pine leaf tea, yerba mate, oat tea, megsu inoki tea, mugwort tea, eucalyptus tea, luohan fruit tea, Louis Stay, and the like bitter gourd tea. You may use the tea shell after drinking about these teas. If you use tea shells etc., you can reuse expensive tea etc. effectively.

  As mentioned above, kelp has been mentioned as specific examples of usable plants, but other plants such as aosa, aonorii, akamoku, asakusanoori, alame, Iwanori (Iwakai-ori), anemone, an ogonori, a gagome konbu, a kajime, a ganiasi, a kubirezuta , ク ロ 、, ブ, Susabori, Daruss, Chissima chronoli, Tsuruarame, Tengusa, ロ ロ ロ コ ン, ネ コ ア リ 、, リ リ (苔), バ, バ, Hijiki, エ, サ ヒ ロ, メ, メ, ア オ, コ ン, ブ, ブ, ブCan.

  Above, brown rice was mentioned as a specific example of the plant which can be used, but as the other varieties of rice, Indica species (Indian type, continental type, long grain type), gravelima species (African rice), Sativa species (Asian rice), Javanica Species (Java type, tropical island type, large particle type), Japonica type (Japanese type, temperate island type, short particle type), nerica (interspecific hybrid between Asian rice and African rice) can also be used naturally, and flour or It can also be used as a kite.

  Furthermore, barley is given as a specific example of a plant that can be used, but other examples of barley are millet, oats (cultivars of oats and oats), barley (barley), oats, millet, codola ( Barley), wheat (wheat), millet millet, tef, pearl millet, larch bean (variety of barley), castor bean (fruit rather than seed), barnyard grass, ponio, grain mochi (mochi barley), sorghum (type of mochi barley), sorghum (Takakibi, koulian) , Sorghum), corn, rye (rye) can also be used naturally.

Furthermore, black beans are given as specific examples of plants that can be used, but other examples as cereals (legumes) include azuki beans, locust bean, kidney beans, peas bean cluster bean grass pea (British: Lathyrus sativus) rattle azuki bean, cowpea, Shikakumame, Zeocarpa bean, Broad bean, Soy bean, Take azuki bean, Tabata bean, Tamarind, tepary bean, nata bean (British: Mucuna pruriens), Bambara bean, Chickpea, Fuji bean, Safflower bean, Horse gram (British: Macrotyloma uniflorum), Moss bean, Lama bean Mung bean, lupine, lentils, lentils (Hentou) can of course also be used.

Furthermore, specific examples of plants that can be used include buckwheat, but as examples of other plants, amaranth (amaranthus, sennin kok), quinoa, tartan buckwheat can be naturally used.

Furthermore, although a shiitake mushroom was mentioned as a specific example of the plant which can be used, as mushrooms, a matsutake mushroom, a shiitake mushroom, a mushroom, a shiitake mushroom, a shoji, a mushroom, a haratake mushroom are mentioned.

  In addition, sugarcane (candied molasses), sugar beet, beard, cypress, pine, cedar, hiba, birch, birch, fragrant tree trunks and branches, bark, leaves, roots and the like can be used. Ferns, mosses and the like can also be used as non-tobacco plants. As a plant, for example, by-products and pomace (sake lees, pomace of persimmon (consisting of peels, seeds, fruit axis, etc. of persimmon) etc.) when producing fermented liquor such as sake or wine can be used. Furthermore, various plants described above may be mixed and used. Of course, plants other than those listed here can also be used.

Furthermore, those known as traditional Chinese medicine are also preferably used. For example, Sesame herb (Isoou), Sone (Akanekon), Akameshi (Akamegashiwa), Aniseyl (Asenyak), Benzo (Ansokkou), Weiei Sen (Ireisen), Yin Chen (Inchinkou), Mochi (Wycho), Turmeric (turmeric) ), Ume apricot (Ubayashi), glaze (Uyak), Urahaku (Urayaku), Uwaurushi, Umeurai (agetsu), gyoza (Engosaku), long-lived herb (Emisomu), jaundice (Oougi), yellow now (Ougon), yellowish (Ousai), jaundice (Ouchaku), Huangren (Ouren), cherry bark (Ouhi), younger brother's cut grass (Ohigiri), Toshi (onji), flowering flower (Kaika), flowering white (Guihak), summer hay (Shrimp), eggplant (Kashi), What kind of cashew (Kashu), Gum (gajutsu), Gum (Cuckoo), Gum (Cuckon), Gumquat, Gum lucon (carocone), Gum luo (caronin), Persimmon (Kankyo), licorice (persimmon), Sub-winter flower (Kantouka), Persimmon leaf (Gaiyou), Chinese bellflower (Kikyo), Persimmon (Kigushi), Persimmon (Kikushi), Persimmon (Phyllus), Chrysanthemum flower (Kikuka), Tachibana peel (Kippi), Koji (Kyokatsu), Ginseng (Kyounin), Kinkan (Kinkan), Gold and Silver Flower (Kinjinka), Money Grass (Kinseng), Ginko (Kukoshi), Koji (Kukoyo), Ginseng (Kujin), Walnut (Walnut), bitter melon (Klempi), Kuroji (Kuroji), Soba (Kubaku), Koji (Keigai), Cinnamon (Keihi), Decidence (Ketsumeishi), Kureushiko (Kengoshi), Ginseng (Genjin), Gloss ( Koui), safflower (Kouka), gossip (Gow kampi), incense (Ko Kou), incense (Koushi), incense (Kouji), red ginseng (Koujin), Kodushi (Koubushi), rice (kobayashi), thick (Kobok), Kushimoto (Kouhon), Gokahi (Gokahi), Cow Knee (Goshitsu), Gojiyu (Goshuyu), Tiger Cane Root (Gojoukon), Beef Dumpling (Goboshi), Gojiko (Gomboshi), Gojishi (Psycho) ), Thin spicy (Saishin), Saffron, Sankirai, Sanjiko (Sangashi), Sanjiko (Sanshishi), Sanjiyu (Sanshuyu), Yamazukon (Sansukon), Acidic quince (Sansuinin), Sanjo (Sanshoi), Sansho Ginseng (Sang Ryo), Sanyaku (San Yak), Gion (Zioux), Shion (Zion), Earth Bone Peel (Zikopi), Shikon (Shikon), Shisoko (Shisoshi), Shisofu (Shisoyou), Shipko (Shisurishi) ), Ginseng (Shifushi), Silkworm (Gifushi), Glaze (Shakuyaku), Serpenthesus (Jashoshi), Satsuma (Shasjin), Car Apricot (Shazenshi), Car Apricot (Scissus), Shrimp (Skussya) , Dohyoyaku (shouyak), ginger (shukyo), mulberry (shurojitsu), mulberry leaf (shuroyo), flax (shoma), wheat (shobak), mulberry root (shobukon), red pepper (shiny), female dumplings (Joteishi), Ginseng (Shinpi), Shinjiku (Shinkik), Ginseng (Zingyo), Ginseng (Juishi), Lepidoptera (Shokoku), Blue rind (Seihi), Stone rind (Sekishokon), Ishizaka real peel (Sekiryuujitsuhi), stone cocoon (Sekkoku), Kawabumi (Senkyu), Forehu (Zenko), River bone (Senkotsu), Turned flower (Sempokuka), Grafted tree (Sokokkoboku), Grassroots (Souka), Saw Kyoko (Souka Koshi) ), Parasitism (Sorbella), Auricle (Sorbichus), Persimmon (Sorusujitsu), Scoliosis (Sokuhakuyou), Secondary Cut (Zokdan), Persimmon White Skin (Souhaku), Suoki (Sobok), Suio (Sokoboshi) (Yo), Seochu (Saukyo), Daio (Sayu), Daisio (Taiso), Large belly skin (Daifukahi), Sawashi (Takusha), Tanjin (Tangjin), Bamboo leaves (Chikujo), Bamboo shoots (Ginseng carrot) , Takeba (chikuyou), Chimo (chimo), Chichi (shrimp), clove (chowage), Chotohi (chowtokou), Chen skin (chimpe), Tennan star (tennan sho), Tenma (tenma), Tenmon Winter (Tenmon Tou), Winter Gyoza (Togashi), Toki (Tokii), Sesame Seed (Tung Sesame), Ginseng (Toujin), Kerinous Grass (Trousin), Peach In (Tonin), Orange Peel (Spruce), Dumpling (Toshishi) ), Berry (Tochimi), Tochu (Tochi), Solitary (Dokkatsu), Do-jikone (Dokkon), Bony (Nikujyou), Nikizuku, Ninju (Nindou), Ginseng (Carrot), Shellfish Mother (Baimo), Malt (The Moths), hapticun (haxinin), white-toned beans (haquan's), bakumonto (bakumonto), コ paper (jakoshi), light load (hamka), crown (banca), semi-summer (hange), anti-nose (hanbi) ), Bankonkon (vanlancone), Hanunren (Hansilene), Lily-root (Yurine), White-handed (biracus), White-flowered serpentine (Chrysanthemum japonicum), Chinese cabbage root (Cyperus japonicus), Birch (Cyperus vulgaris), Birch Child (Birlowee), Anti-Boy (Bowie), Sone (Boukon), Windbreak (Bow Hou), Hui Huang (Hou Woo), Bong Ying Gong (Hou Aikon), Peony Skin (Banipi), Mao (Maow), Makohito (Mashinin),蔓 荊 マ ン シ 、 松 松 ヤ 松 松 松 松 松 松 松 松 マ ツ マ ツ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ モ (、 ッ カ 、 ッ カ ッ カ ッ カ ッ カ ッ カ ッ カ ッ カ ッ カ ッ カ ッ カ ッ カ). Night at night (Yako (Uto), Luo Hanka (Lankan), Orchid Grass (Lanso), Longan (Ryugannik), Ryubile (Ryutan), Good Liao (Ryokou), Reishi (Reishi), Reimu (Renrei), Rion Senso (Lensori), Lotus Meat (Rennik), Sone (Rokon).

Furthermore, extracts of non-tobacco plants exemplified above, so-called extracts, can also be used, and examples of the form of the extract include liquid, syrup, powder, granules, solution and the like.

  According to the embodiment described above, the following effects can be obtained.

When the electronic cigarette cartridge is inserted for use, the heating element pushes the aerosol-forming substrate into contact with the support surface of the support element, but if the support surface has a slope, the contact with the support surface may occur Insertion may be smoother as the aerosol-forming substrate downstream portion moves along the sloping surface.

As a result, while ensuring a flow path through which the aerosol is transported in the electronic cigarette cartridge, the insertion of the heating element does not cause a defect in the cartridge while stably supporting the aerosol forming substrate at the time of insertion of the heating element. Support elements can be provided.

Furthermore, the insertion of the cartridge when using the electronic cigarette main body can be facilitated, and the electronic cigarette cartridge with improved operability can be provided.

  Although the embodiments to which the present invention is applied have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. The present invention can be variously modified based on the configuration described in the claims, and is also within the scope of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Electronic cigarette cartridge 110 Aerosol formation base material 111 Filling 130 Transfer member 140 Mouthpiece 150 Packaging member 160 Side 200 Electronic cigarette main body 210 Insertion part 211 Heating element 300 Support element

Claims (8)

A support element used in an electronic cigarette cartridge,
A support surface directly or indirectly supporting an aerosol forming substrate located at one end of the electronic cigarette cartridge, and a flow path for transferring aerosol generated from the aerosol forming substrate to the other end.
A support element characterized in that the support surface has a surface which is inclined with respect to a plane perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis of the aerosol-forming substrate.   The support element according to claim 1, characterized in that the flow path transferred to the other end is a hollow through hole formed in the support element.   The support element according to claim 1, wherein the flow path transferred to the other end is a flow path formed at a peripheral portion of the support element.   The support element according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the inclined surface has the flow path downstream.   5. A support element according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inclined surface is symmetrical about a central axis in the longitudinal direction of the aerosol-forming substrate.   The angle which the said support surface inclines with respect to a surface perpendicular | vertical to the central axis of the longitudinal direction of the said aerosol formation base material is 4 degrees or more, The any one of the Claims 1-5 characterized by the above-mentioned. Support element.   An electronic cigarette cartridge comprising an aerosol generating substrate at one end and a mouthpiece at the other end, and a support element for supporting the aerosol generating substrate between the aerosol generating substrate and the mouthpiece, the support An electronic cigarette cartridge, characterized in that the element is a support element according to claims 1-6. An electronic cigarette cartridge which inserts a heating element into an aerosol generating substrate at one end and heats it to generate an aerosol and transports the aerosol to the other end,
A support element having a support surface for supporting the aerosol generating substrate to resist insertion of the heating element into the aerosol generating substrate, the support element comprising an aerosol generated from the aerosol generating substrate; Have a flow path to transport to the end,
An electronic cigarette cartridge characterized in that the supporting surface is inclined with respect to a surface perpendicular to the insertion direction of the heating element.