JP2021090373A - Aroma generator case for aroma cartridge, aroma generator for aroma cartridge, aroma cartridge including aroma generator for aroma cartridge, and aroma device equipped with aroma cartridge - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an aroma device in which various aroma and taste can simply be enjoyed, and provide an aroma cartridge for use in the same.SOLUTION: An aroma generator 2 equipped in an aroma cartridge of an aroma device has multiple secondary aroma sources 21a-21e in which either one or more of materials and ingredients serving as a source of aroma and arrangement in an aroma generator 2 is different from each other. In this case, it is preferable that a portion of the secondary aroma sources 21a-21e, particularly the secondary aroma source including the ingredients being hard to volatilize, is arranged in a position where the heat of a heating part 51 is directly transmitted, when equipped in the aroma device as a portion of the aroma cartridge.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

The present invention relates to an aroma generator case for an aroma cartridge, an aroma generator for an aroma cartridge, an aroma cartridge provided with an aroma generator for an aroma cartridge, and an aroma appliance equipped with the aroma cartridge.

Here, what is generally referred to as a "smoking cartridge", an "electronic cigarette cartridge", an "electronic cigarette compatible cartridge" or the like is referred to as an "fragrance cartridge". This is because the source of aroma is also applicable to those using non-tobacco materials without tobacco components.
Regardless of whether it is a tobacco material or a non-cigarette material, the material that is the source of the fragrance is the "fragrance source material", which is filled as a heating target in the fragrance cartridge for producing the "aerosol for fragrance". The part name of is "aerosol", and it is manufactured in a predetermined state (including solid, liquid, gel) based on "aerosol" to generate aroma, and is stored as the main body of "aerosol". The state is called an "aroma source", and an appliance equipped with a heating element to heat an aerosol in an aroma cartridge is called an "aroma appliance". This is also because they also apply to those using non-tobacco materials without tobacco components.
"Aroma" means "good fragrance" and includes fragrance that drifts from the material itself (fragrance), fragrance that floats in the space when heated (aroma), fragrance that drifts in the mouth when inhaled (flavor), etc. ..
"Smoking" generally means smoking cigarettes, but here it simply means "enjoying smoke,""tastingsmoke," and "enjoying smoke," which is the source of smoke. Is not limited to cigarettes, but also applies to those using non-tobacco materials. Further, the "smoke" here includes "smoke-like" and "smoke-like" such as droplets dispersed in the air such as aerosol.

In recent years, in order to match the trend of health promotion including smoking cessation of tobacco, enjoy smoking by heating a cartridge containing tobacco component or non-tobacco component and sucking these vaporized components without using flame. Products are beginning to spread. As an example of a tobacco filling material to be filled in such a heated aromatic cartridge, an example using a continuous sheet of homogenized tobacco is disclosed (Patent Document 1).

Further, a fragrance such as menthol is added to a smoking article to change the flavor. For example, a technique for encapsulating menthol and allowing it to exist in a filter has been published (Patent Document 2).

Further, there is disclosed an article that smokes by inserting an fragrance cartridge having a filling for an fragrance cartridge at an end and heating the fragrance cartridge (Patent Document 3).
Further, various inventions relating to a heated aerosol-generating article are known, and for example, an invention relating to a heated aerosol-generating article having a plurality of airflow paths is disclosed (Patent Document 4).

Japanese Patent No. 6017546 Special Table 2017-506891 Special Table 2017-591915 Special Table 2016-538848

In recent years, in addition to the trend of improving health, with the diversification of individual users' tastes, there is a demand for fragrance appliances that can easily enjoy various fragrances and tastes.

In order to meet such a demand, an object of the present invention is to provide an fragrance device capable of easily enjoying various fragrances and tastes, and an fragrance cartridge used therefor.

The first aspect of the present invention is an fragrance product case for filling an fragrance product for an fragrance cartridge mounted on an fragrance-sensitive fragrance device, and a filling portion for filling the fragrance product. A base portion in contact with the filling portion and at least an outer peripheral portion of a cartridge surrounding the outer periphery of the base portion are provided.
In the fragrance product case according to the second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the fragrance cartridge is formed in a stick shape as a whole.
In the fragrance product case according to the third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, the base portion includes a mouthpiece serving as a mouthpiece.
In the fragrance product case according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to third aspects, the base portion is the fragrance product when the filling portion is filled with the fragrance product. Includes a support to support.
The aromatic product case according to the fifth aspect of the present invention includes a partition wall portion between the filling portion and the base portion in any one of the first to fourth aspects.
The fragrance product according to the sixth aspect of the present invention is filled in the filling portion of the fragrance product case for the fragrance cartridge according to any one of the first to fifth aspects.
The fragrance generator for an fragrance cartridge according to a seventh aspect of the present invention includes a filling portion for filling the fragrance product, a base portion in contact with the filling portion, and at least an outer peripheral portion of the cartridge surrounding the outer periphery of the base portion. The fragrance product case is filled with the fragrance product case and is attached to an fragrance device capable of sensing the fragrance via the fragrance product case.
The fragrance generator for an fragrance cartridge according to an eighth aspect of the present invention is formed in the sixth or seventh aspect by extending the outer peripheral portion of the cartridge in the direction opposite to the substrate portion. The fragrance source, which is the main body of the fragrance product, is directly housed in the space portion.
In the sixth or seventh aspect, the fragrance generator for the fragrance cartridge according to the ninth aspect of the present invention is provided separately from the fragrance source which is the main body of the fragrance generator and the outer peripheral portion of the cartridge. The outer peripheral portion of the aroma source includes an outer peripheral portion of the aroma source that surrounds only the outer periphery of the aroma source, and the outer peripheral portion of the aroma source has a base joining portion that can be bonded to the base portion for filling the aroma product.
In the fragrance generator for the fragrance cartridge according to the tenth aspect of the present invention, in the ninth aspect, the substrate bonding portion can be detachably bonded to the substrate portion.
In the fragrance generator for the fragrance cartridge according to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the bonding force with the base portion is strengthened by at least one of the screw and the fitting in the tenth aspect.
In any one of the ninth to eleventh aspects, at least a part of the aroma generator for an aroma cartridge according to the twelfth aspect of the present invention is configured to be able to be filled in the outer peripheral portion of the cartridge.
In the twelfth aspect, the fragrance generator for the fragrance cartridge according to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention is joined to the substrate portion when it is filled in the outer peripheral portion of the cartridge.
In the twelfth or thirteenth aspect of the fragrance generator for the fragrance cartridge according to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, when the fragrance generator is filled in the outer peripheral portion of the cartridge, the fixing force is strengthened by the internal pressure thereof.
In any of the ninth to eleventh aspects, the fragrance generator for the fragrance cartridge according to the fifteenth aspect of the present invention is bonded to the substrate portion on the outside of the outer peripheral portion of the cartridge.
In the fragrance generator for the fragrance cartridge according to the sixteenth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the eighth to fourteenth aspects, the fragrance source is a material and a component that is a source of fragrance, and the fragrance generator. Any one or more of the arrangements have a plurality of sub-fragrance sources that differ from each other.
A seventeenth aspect of the present invention is an aroma generator for an aroma cartridge mounted on an aroma device capable of sensitive aroma, comprising an aroma source serving as a main body of the aroma generator, and the aroma source is an aroma. It has a plurality of sub-fragrance sources that differ from each other in any one or more of the materials and components that form the basis of the aroma and the arrangement in the aroma-producing body.
In the fragrance generator for the fragrance cartridge according to the eighteenth aspect of the present invention, in the sixteenth or seventeenth aspect, the plurality of sub-fragrance sources are attached to the fragrance appliance as a part of the fragrance cartridge. Occasionally, it contains a secondary fragrance source to which heat from the heating part of the fragrance appliance is transferred.
In the fragrance generator for the fragrance cartridge according to the nineteenth aspect of the present invention, in the eighteenth aspect, the plurality of sub-fragrance sources are the sub-fragrance sources to which heat from the heating portion of the fragrance appliance is transferred. It contains a sub-fragrance source arranged on the opposite side of the heating portion with the above-mentioned heating portion.
In any of the 16th to 19th aspects, the aroma generator for an aroma cartridge according to a twentieth aspect of the present invention is the plurality of sub-fragrance sources in which a part of the plurality of sub-fragrance sources is said. It contains a secondary fragrance source that is arranged to prevent exposure to the outside of the fragrance cartridge.
In the fragrance product for an fragrance cartridge according to the 21st aspect of the present invention, in any one of the 16th to 20th aspects, the plurality of sub-fragrance sources are formed along the inner circumference of the outer peripheral portion of the fragrance source. Contains sub-aromatic sources to be placed.
In any of the 16th to 21st aspects, the fragrance generator for the fragrance cartridge according to the 22nd aspect of the present invention is the plurality of fragrance generators when the fragrance device has a protrusion-shaped or needle-shaped heating portion. The sub-fragrance source includes a sub-fragrance source arranged around the heated portion.
In the fragrance product for an fragrance cartridge according to the 23rd aspect of the present invention, in any one of the 16th to 22nd aspects, the plurality of sub-fragrance sources include a sub-fragrance source containing an aerosol former. There is.
In the 23rd aspect, the fragrance product for the fragrance cartridge according to the 24th aspect of the present invention has propylene glycol, 1,3-butanediol, sorbitol, ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, and triethylene glycol as the aerosol former. , Tetraethylene glycol, glycerin, lactic acid, monoacetin (glycerin monoacetylate), diacetin (glycerin diacetate), triacetin (glycerin triacetate), triethylene glycol diacetate, triethyl citrate, isopropyl myristate, stearic acid Contains one or more selected from dimethyl methyl, dimethyl dodecanediate and dimethyl tetradecanesan diate.
In the fragrance product for an fragrance cartridge according to the 25th aspect of the present invention, in any one of the 16th to 24th aspects, the plurality of sub-fragrance sources are cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone or a sub-fragrance source containing silica. Includes.
In the fragrance product for an fragrance cartridge according to the 26th aspect of the present invention, in any one of the 16th to 25th aspects, the plurality of sub-fragrance sources include a sub-fragrance source containing microcrystalline cellulose. I'm out.
The fragrance product for an fragrance cartridge according to the 27th aspect of the present invention has the above-mentioned 16th to 26th aspects, wherein the plurality of sub-fragrance sources are glucomannan, guar gum, pectin, carrageenan, locust bean. It contains a sub-aromatic source containing at least one polysaccharide selected from the group consisting of gum and agar.
In the 27th aspect, the aromatic product for the aromatic cartridge according to the 28th aspect of the present invention has, as the polysaccharide, a polysaccharide polymer such as konjakmannan (glucomannan), guar gum, pectin, carrageenan, and the like. Tamarin seed gum, Arabic gum, soybean polysaccharide, locust bean gum, carrageenan gum, xanthan gum and agar, methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, carboxyethyl cellulose, hydroxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, and edible It contains one or more selected from the group consisting of the salts carboxymethyl cellulose or sodium salts of carboxyethyl cellulose, potassium salts and calcium salts.
In the fragrance product for an fragrance cartridge according to the 29th aspect of the present invention, in any one of the 16th to 28th aspects, the plurality of sub-fragrance sources are celluloses such as methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, and carboxymethyl cellulose. A sub-fragrance containing at least one cellulose selected from the group consisting of carboxyethyl cellulose, hydroxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose and hydroxypropyl cellulose, and sodium salt, potassium salt and calcium salt which are edible salts of these celluloses or edible salts thereof. Contains the source.
In the fragrance product for an fragrance cartridge according to the thirtieth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the 16th to 29th aspects, the plurality of sub-fragrance sources are at least one of solid, liquid and gel. It has the above-mentioned form and contains a sub-fragrance source containing a non-tobacco material which is the source of the aroma.
In the thirtieth aspect, the fragrance generator for the fragrance cartridge according to the thirty-first aspect of the present invention is, as the non-tobacco material, the foliage of a plant of the Poales family Poales, the foliage of a plant of the Poales family Poales, and roses. The foliage of plants of the family Poales, the foliage of plants of the family Poales, the foliage of plants of the family Poales, the foliage of plants of the family Poales, the foliage of plants of the family Poales, the plants of the family Poales. At least one selected from Poales, Poales, Poales, Poales, Poales, Poales, Poales, Poales, Poales, Poales, Poales, Poales, Poales, Poales, Poales, Poales, Poales, Poales, Poales Includes.
In the 30th or 31st aspect, the aroma generator for the aroma cartridge according to the 32nd aspect of the present invention, as the non-tobacco material, includes seeds of angiosperm fruits, pulp of angiosperm fruits, and angiosperms. Contains one or more selected from the flesh of the fruits of the angiosperms, the fruits of angiosperms and the foliage of herbs.
In the 32nd aspect, the aroma generator for the aroma cartridge according to the 33rd aspect of the present invention has macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, cumin, walnuts, almonds, pecan nuts, cashew nuts, and pistachios as seeds of the fruits of the angiosperms. At least selected from nuts, Brazilian nuts, coffee beans, cacao beans, vanilla beans, nutmeg, cola nuts, peanuts, dill, cumin, juniper, caraway, celery, cardamon, fennel, phenuglique, parsley, ajowan and anis seeds Contains one or more.
In the 32nd or 33rd aspect, the fragrance product for the fragrance cartridge according to the 34th aspect of the present invention has, as the flesh of the fruit of the anther plant, a pear, a crocodile, a vine, a peach, and a Sapindales. Fruits of plants of the genus Sapindales, apples, bananas, pineapples, mangoes, passion fruits, kiwi fruits, guava, dorian, mangostin, papaya, star fruit, lychee, watermelon, pepino, apricots, cherry, karin, melon, macwauri, Netherlands Contains one or more selected from the pulp of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cassis, Sapindales Vinifesca grapes and Sapindales Rabuluska grapes.
The aroma generator for the aroma cartridge according to the 35th aspect of the present invention is obtained from the fruits of coriander, all spice, star anise and pepper as the fruits of the angiosperms in any one of the 27th to 31st aspects. Contains one or more selected.
In any of the 32nd to 35th aspects, the fragrance product for the fragrance cartridge according to the 36th aspect of the present invention has, as the foliage of the herb, talagon, basil, rosemary, and lavender foliage. In addition, all spices, oregano, thyme, dill, parsley, peppermint plants of Lamiales Labiatae, Sparemint plants of Lamiales Labiatae, Lemon Balm, Hisop, Savory, Majorum, Lemongrass, Laurier, Sage and Contains one or more selected from the leaves of lemon verbena.
In any of the 16th to 36th aspects, the aroma generator for an aroma cartridge according to the 37th aspect of the present invention includes an outer peripheral portion of the aroma source that surrounds the outer periphery of only the aroma source.
In the fragrance generator for the fragrance cartridge according to the 38th aspect of the present invention, in the 37th aspect, any one or more of the plurality of sub-fragrance sources is detachably filled in the outer peripheral portion of the fragrance source. ing.
In the 38th aspect, the fragrance generator for the fragrance cartridge according to the 39th aspect of the present invention closes the fragrance appliance side at least until it is attached to the fragrance appliance as a part of the fragrance cartridge. Has a part.
In the fragrance generator for the fragrance cartridge according to the 40th aspect of the present invention, in the 39th aspect, the closed portion is formed in a shape conforming to the shape of the heat joint portion.
In the fragrance generator for an fragrance cartridge according to the 41st aspect of the present invention, in the 37th aspect, the fragrance source outer peripheral portion has a plurality of separable sub fragrance source outer peripheral portions, and each of the sub fragrance sources The outer peripheral portion of the fragrance source contains one or more of each of the plurality of sub-fragrance sources.
In any of the 37th to 41st aspects of the fragrance generator for an fragrance cartridge according to the 42nd aspect of the present invention, the fragrance source outer peripheral portion is an fragrance source exposed portion exposed to the outside of the cartridge outer peripheral portion. have.
In the fragrance generator for the fragrance cartridge according to the 43rd aspect of the present invention, in the 42nd aspect, when the fragrance source exposed portion is attached to the fragrance appliance as a part of the fragrance cartridge, the fragrance product is described. It has a heating joint that can heat at least a part of the exposed part of the fragrance source by joining with the heating part of the fragrance appliance.
The aroma generator for an aroma cartridge according to a 44th aspect of the present invention, when attached to the aroma device as a part of the aroma cartridge in any of the sixth to 43rd aspects, said the aroma. It is provided with a heating joint capable of joining with a heating portion of an instrument to heat at least a part of the aroma product.
In the fragrance generator for the fragrance cartridge according to the 45th aspect of the present invention, in the 43rd or 44th aspect, the heating joint portion is formed in a shape conforming to the shape of the corresponding heating portion.
The fragrance cartridge according to the 46th aspect of the present invention includes an fragrance product for the fragrance cartridge according to any one of the 6th to 45th aspects.
The fragrance cartridge according to the 47th aspect of the present invention has a filling portion for filling the fragrance product, a base portion in contact with the filling portion, and a cartridge outer peripheral portion surrounding the filling portion and the outer periphery of the base portion. The fragrance source, which is the main body of the fragrance product, is directly filled in the filling portion of the fragrance product case for the fragrance cartridge provided.
The 48th aspect of the present invention is different from the shape of the predetermined heat joint portion which is the heat joint portion of the predetermined fragrance cartridge provided with the fragrance generator for the fragrance cartridge according to any one of the sixth to 47th aspects. When there is a different type heating joint portion having a shape, it is a heating unit adapter for an aromatic device for transferring the heat of the different type heating portion capable of heating the different type heating joint portion to the predetermined heating joint portion.
A 49th aspect of the present invention is an fragrance device equipped with the fragrance cartridge according to the 46th or 47th aspect.
A 50th aspect of the present invention is an fragrance appliance having the different type of heating unit according to the 48th aspect and to which the predetermined fragrance cartridge is mounted via the heating unit adapter.
In the 49th or 50th aspect, the fragrance appliance according to the 51st aspect of the present invention has a plurality of heating units whose generated heat can be independently controlled as a heating unit for heating the fragrance product of the fragrance cartridge. have.
The aroma generator for an aroma cartridge according to a 52nd aspect of the present invention is the plurality of heating parts of the aroma source when attached to the aroma appliance according to the 51st aspect in the 45th aspect. Any one or more of the materials and components that are the source of the aroma of the portion corresponding to the above have a plurality of sub-fragrance sources that are different from each other.
The fragrance cartridge according to the 53rd aspect of the present invention includes the fragrance product for the fragrance cartridge according to the 52nd aspect.
The fragrance appliance according to the 54th aspect of the present invention is equipped with the fragrance cartridge according to the 53rd aspect in the 51st aspect.

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an fragrance device capable of easily enjoying various fragrances and tastes, and an fragrance cartridge used therefor.

It is sectional drawing of an example of the fragrance product case for the fragrance cartridge. It is a breaking perspective view of the fragrance product case shown in FIG. It is a perspective view of the fragrance product packed in the fragrance product case shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the manufacturing method of the fragrance product case shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the manufacturing method of the fragrance product case shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the manufacturing method of the fragrance product case shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the manufacturing method of the fragrance product case shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing of the fragrance cartridge which packed the fragrance product shown in FIG. 3 in the filling part of the fragrance product case shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing of the main part of an example of the usage form of an aromatic cartridge. It is sectional drawing of another example of the fragrance product case. It is sectional drawing of the main part of another example of an aroma product. It is sectional drawing of another example of the fragrance product case. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing an example of a method of filling the aroma product case shown in FIG. 9 with the aroma product. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing another example of a method of filling the aroma product case shown in FIG. 9. It is a figure which shows the shape example of the heating part provided in the fragrance appliance. It is a figure which shows another example of the fragrance product. It is a figure which shows another example of the fragrance product. It is a figure which shows another example of the fragrance product. It is sectional drawing of another example of an aroma product. It is sectional drawing of another example of an aroma product. It is sectional drawing of another example of an aroma product. It is sectional drawing of another example of an aroma product. It is sectional drawing of another example of an aroma product. It is sectional drawing of another example of an aroma product. It is sectional drawing of another example of an aroma product. It is sectional drawing of another example of an aroma product. It is sectional drawing of another example of an aroma product. It is sectional drawing of another example of an aroma product. It is sectional drawing which shows an example of the method of filling the fragrance product in the fragrance product case. It is sectional drawing which shows another example of the method of filling the fragrance product in the fragrance product case. It is sectional drawing which shows another example of the method of filling the fragrance product in the fragrance product case. It is sectional drawing which shows another example of the method of filling the fragrance product in the fragrance product case. It is sectional drawing of another example of an aroma product. It is sectional drawing of the fragrance cartridge filled with the fragrance product shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing of another example of an aroma product. It is sectional drawing of the fragrance cartridge filled with the fragrance product shown in FIG. 32. It is sectional drawing of an example of a heating adapter, an aroma generator and an aroma cartridge when a heating adapter is adopted. It is the same cross-sectional view as FIG. 34 which shows an example corresponding to a deformed heating part. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of an example of the relationship between the heating portion and the fragrance cartridge when the fragrance cartridge of FIG. 35 is inserted into the fragrance appliance via the heating adapter. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view similar to FIG. 36 showing another example in which the configuration of the heating adapter is different. It is sectional drawing of another example of the method of filling the fragrance product in the fragrance product case. It is sectional drawing which shows another example of the method of filling the fragrance product in the fragrance product case.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following, the range necessary for the explanation for achieving the object of the present invention will be schematically shown, and the range necessary for the explanation of the relevant part of the present invention will be mainly described. It shall be based on a known technique. In the description of the drawings, the same elements are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate description will be omitted. In addition, the dimensional ratios in the drawings are exaggerated for convenience of explanation and may differ from the actual ratios.

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of an example of an fragrance product case for an fragrance cartridge, FIG. 2 is a broken perspective view of the fragrance product case shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is filled in the fragrance product case shown in FIG. It is a perspective view of the aroma product.

The aroma generator case 101 includes a filling portion 20 having a void in which the aroma generator 2 is filled, a base portion 30 in contact with the filling portion 20, and a cartridge outer peripheral portion 4 surrounding the filling portion 20 and the outer periphery of the base portion 30. It is configured as a stick as a whole.

The base portion 30 is composed of a support portion 31 that supports the aroma generator 2 (FIG. 3) and a mouthpiece portion 32 that serves as a mouthpiece. A support member 312 having an aerosol flow path 311 containing an aerosol component generated from the aroma generator 2 is inserted into the support portion 31, and a filter member 321 made of cellulose acetate or the like is inserted into the mouthpiece portion 32. It is filled.

The number of flow paths 311 provided in the support member 312 may be one or a plurality, and the cross-sectional shape of the flow paths 311 is not limited to the circular shape as shown in FIG. 2, and may be, for example, a polygon. The support member 312 is preferably formed by using, for example, a silicone resin, but is not limited to this, and any paper having excellent heat resistance (paper containing a large amount of cellulose or other heat-resistant paper) is used. Etc.), synthetic resin such as glass, ceramic, plastic, and other resin materials can also be used.

As shown in FIG. 3, the aroma generator 2 is provided separately from the aroma source 21 which is the main body of the aroma generator 2 and the outer peripheral portion 4 of the cartridge of the aroma generator case 101, and only the outer circumference of the aroma source 21 is provided. It is provided with a cylindrical fragrance source outer peripheral portion 22 that surrounds the fragrance source.

The shape of the fragrance source 21 is, for example, a strip or a rod, and is often packed along the longitudinal direction of the outer peripheral portion 22 of the fragrance source. However, the shape of the fragrance source 21 is, for example, a strip or a granule. It may have a shape other than a shape or a rod shape. Further, it is not limited to a solid, and may be in a gel state or a liquid state. As the outer peripheral portion 22 of the fragrance source, for example, a thin paper such as tobacco paper formed into a cylindrical shape is used.

Examples of the aroma source 21 include those containing a non-tobacco material and an aerosol former. Further, instead of the non-tobacco material, a material containing a tobacco plant or a nicotine extract may be used.

The non-tobacco material is not particularly limited as long as it is a material other than tobacco plants. The parts of the plant used include, for example, roots (including scale roots (scales), tubers (potatoes), bulbs, etc.), stems, tubers, bark (including stem bark, bark, etc.), leaves, flowers (petals, petals, etc.). Various parts such as pistil, male tuber, etc.), tree trunks and branches can be used.

Specifically, the foliage of plants of the family Poales, Poales, foliage of plants of the family Poales, foliage of plants of the family Poales, foliage of plants of the family Poales, foliage of plants of the family Poales, Poales, Poales, Poales, Poales, Poales, Poales, Poales, Poales, Poales, Poales, Poales, Poales, Poales, Poales, Poales At least one selected from the bark of a Poales plant and the bark of a Poales plant may be mentioned.

Bulbs include onions, higanbana, tulips, hyacinths, garlic, rakkyo, lilies, bulbs include crocus, gradiolas, freesia, iris, satoimo, konjak, and tubers include cyclamen, anemones, begonia, chologi, potatoes, etc. Apios, etc., as rhizomes, canna, hass (renkon), ginger, etc., as tuberous roots, dalia, sweet potato, cassaba, kikuimo, etc., as root-bearing bodies, yam genus (yamanoimo, natural yam, nagaimo, etc.) Other examples include yams), cubs, gobos, carrots, dioscorea japonica, and scraps. Examples of the stem include konjac, asparagus, bamboo shoot, udo, radish, yacon and the like.

Further, the non-tobacco material may contain one or more selected from angiosperm fruit seeds, angiosperm fruit pulp, angiosperm fruit skin, angiosperm fruit, and herb foliage.

Here, the seeds of the fruits of the angiosperms are macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, chestnuts, walnuts, almonds, pecan nuts, cashew nuts, pistachio nuts, Brazilian nuts, coffee beans, cacao beans, vanilla beans, nutmeg, cola nuts, peanuts and dills. Includes at least one selected from cumin, juniper, caraway, celery, cardamon, fennel, phenuglique, parsley, ajowan, and anis seeds.

The flesh of the fruits of the above-mentioned angios is the fruits of plants of the genus Grapevine, Sapindales, Sapindales, Grapevine, Mango, Passion fruit, Kiwi fruit, Guava, Dorian, Mangostin, papaya, star fruit, lychee, watermelon, pepino, apricot, sakurambo, karin, melon, macwauri, Dutch strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, cassis, Sapindales, Vinifesca grapes of the genus Grapevine, and Sapindales. Contains one or more selected from the pulp of Sapindales grapes of the genus Grapevine.

The angiosperm fruits also include one or more selected from coriander, all-spices, star anise, and pepper fruits.

The foliage of the above herbs includes foliage of taragon, basil, rosemary, and lavender, as well as all spices, oregano, thyme, dill, parsley, peppermint plants of the genus Lamiales, Lamiales, Lamiales. Includes one or more selected from the genus Peppermint, Lemon Balm, Hisop, Savory, Majorum, Lemongrass, Laurier, Sage, and Lemon Barbena Leaves.
The above-mentioned plants and the plants listed below contain carbohydrates and are preferably used as materials for at least a part of the aroma source 21. For example, starch includes corn starch (corn), potato starch (potato), kansho starch (sweet potato), tapioca starch (tapioca), and the like, and there are examples of use as a thickener, stabilizer, and the like. These starches have improved acid resistance, heat resistance, share resistance, etc. by cross-linking, storage stability improvement by esterification, etherification, gelatinization promotion, etc., transparency improvement by oxidation, film moldability improvement, storage stability, etc. It is possible to improve the performance.

In addition, from plant seeds, tamarind seed gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, etc., from sap, gum arabic, karaya gum, etc., from fruits, pectin, etc., from other plants, cellulose, agarose-based konjac mannan (gluco). Mannan), soybean polysaccharide, etc. can be obtained and can be used as a non-tobacco material. In addition, modified forms such as cationized guar gum can also be used.

Further, from seaweed, carrageenan, agar, alginic acid and the like classified into three types of kappa carrageenan, iota carrageenan and lambda carrageenan can be obtained and can be used as a non-tobacco material. In addition, salts such as carrageenan metal salt and sodium alginate can also be used.

Plants used as herbs and spices can also be used, such as chili peppers, pepper leaves, peppers, worms, wasabi, ajowan seeds, anis, alfalfa, echinacea, eshalot, estragon, everlasting flowers. , Elder, All Spice, Oris Root, Olegano, Orange Peel, Orange Flower, Orange Leaf, Caien Chili Pepper (Caienne Chili Pepper), Chamomile German, Chamomile Roman, Cardamon, Curry Leaf, Garlic (Niniku), Cat Nip, Caraway, Charaway Seed, Kinmokusei, Kumin, Kumin Seed, Clove, Green Cardamon, Green Pepper, Cornflower, Saffron, Cedar, Cinnamon, Jasmine, Juniper Berry, Jorokia, Ginger, Star Anis, Spare Mint, Smack, Sage, Seboli ( Savory), celery, celery seed, turmeric (pepper), thyme, tamarind, taragon, charville (selfille), chili, dill, dill seed, tomato (dried tomato), tonka bean, dried pakuchi, nutmeg, hibiscus, habanero, jalapeno , Bird's Eye, Basil, Vanilla, Pakuchi (Coriander), Parsley, Paprika, Hisop, Piments Death Pepper, Pink Pepper, Fene Greek Seed, Fennell, Brown Mustard, Black Cardamon, Black Cumin, Black Pepper, Vetiba, Penny Royal, Peppermint ( Hacka), Horse Radish, White Pepper, White Mustard, Poppy Seed, Porcini, Majorum, Mustard Seed, Maniget, Marigold, Malva Flower, Mace, Yarrow Flower, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Licoris, Linden, Red Clover, Red Pepper, Lemon Glass, lemon verbena, lemon balm, lemon peel, rose (rose), rose buds (purple), rose hips, rose petals, rose savory, rose red, laurel (laurier), long pepper, sesame (raw sesame, roasted sesame), golden Examples include chili peppers, savory peppers, Mitaka, savory peppers, chili peppers, and yuzu. Also, mixed spices (eg, five-spice powder, garam masala, Ras el hanout, Baligur, chicken curry masala, tandoori masala, cattle epis, Herbes de Provence) and a mixture of various plants used as poppies can be used.

Furthermore, the following plants as raw materials for teas can also be used. Specific examples include Chanoki, Ashitaba, Amacha, Aloe, Geranium, Ukon, Quercus salicina, Geranium thunbergii, Oobako, Kakiodoshi, Perilla, Chamomile, Chamomile, Kawahara Sadaaki, Karin, Chrysanthemum, Gymnema, Guava, Kuco, Mulberry, Black beans. Geranium thunbergii, brown rice, gobo, fin harrisou, kelp, cherry blossom, saffron, shiitake, shiso, jasmine, ginger, sugina, sekisho, swertia japonica, buckwheat, taranoki, dandelion, dokudami, tochu, natamame, sagebrush Examples include pine, mate, wheat, megusurinoki, mugwort, eucalyptus, Rakanka, Louis Boss, bitter gourd and the like.

Not only are the plants that make tea different, but even the same plants are different depending on the processing method. Specifically, for example, Japanese tea, tea, tomorrow's leaf tea, sweet tea, Amachazuru tea, aloe tea, ginkgo leaf tea, oolong tea, corn tea, urajirogashi tea, eleuthero tea, obaco tea, kakiodoshi tea, persimmon leaf tea, Chamomile tea, chamomile tea, Kawahara decision tea, karin tea, chrysanthemum tea, gymnema tea, guaba tea, kuco tea, mulberry leaf tea, black soybean tea, gennoshoko tea, brown rice tea, gobo tea, comfrey tea, kelp tea, Sakura tea, saffron tea, shiitake tea, shiso tea, jasmine tea, ginger tea, sugina tea, sekisho tea, senburi tea, buckwheat tea, taranoki tea, dandelion tea, jincha, dokudami tea, tochu tea, natamame tea, niwatoko tea, Examples include rat mochi tea, honeybee tea, hub tea, biwa leaf tea, puer tea, red flower tea, pine needle tea, mate tea, wheat tea, megusurinoki tea, yomogi tea, eucalyptus tea, rakan fruit tea, louis bosti, bitter gourd tea and the like. For these teas, tea leaves after drinking may be used. If you use tea leaves, you can reuse expensive teas and make effective use of them.

Specific examples of plants that can be used above include sea lettuce, sea lettuce, red sea bream, seaweed, seaweed, seaweed, seaweed, seaweed, seaweed, seaweed, seaweed, seaweed, seaweed, kelp, seaweed, seaweed, seaweed, seaweed, seaweed, seaweed. Naturally, Darus, Chishimakuronori, Tsuruarame, Tengusa, Tororokonbu, Nekoashikonbu, Nori (Nori), Habanori, Hijiki, Hitoegusa, Hirome, Funori, Sea lettuce, Macombus, Mechab, Mozuku, Wakame seaweed, etc. can also be used.

Specific examples of plants that can be used above include brown rice, but indica (Indica, continental, long grain), Graberima (African rice), Sativa (Asia rice), Japonica (Java, tropical island). , Large grain), Japonica (Japanese, temperate island, short grain), Nerika (interspecies of Asian and African rice), and other rice varieties can of course be used as flour or bran. Can also be used.

Specific examples of plants that can be used above include wheat, sorghum, sorghum (cultivated varieties of crow wheat, both oats), barley (barley), sorghum, millet, sorghum (cordombie), wheat (wheat), Shikokubie, Tef, Tojinbie, Hadakamugi (variant of barley), Hatomugi (fruit, not seed), Hie, Phonio, Makomo, Mochimugi (barley mochi), Sorghum (Takakibi, Kouryan, Sorghum), Corn, Rye ( Of course, other barley with (rye) can also be used.

As specific examples of plants that can be used above, black beans are mentioned, but bean, bean, green bean, pea, bean, cluster bean, grasspie (English: Lathyrus sativus), moth bean, scorpionfish, deer bear, zeocalpamame, soramame, soybean, ricebean. , Tachinatamame, Tamarind, Tepary bean, Natamame, Hasshomame (English: Mucuna pruiens), Bambara groundnut, Hiyokomame, Fujimame, Runner bean, Horsegram (English: Macrotyloma uniflorum) Of course, other rice beans (seed of legumes) can also be used.

Although buckwheat is mentioned as a specific example of the plant that can be used above, other plants such as amaranth (Amaranthus, Senninkoku), quinoa, and buckwheat can also be used as a matter of course.

As a specific example of the plant that can be used above, shiitake mushrooms have been mentioned, but other mushrooms such as matsutake mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, hattake mushrooms, shimeji mushrooms, shouro, mushrooms, and agaricus mushrooms can also be used as a matter of course.

In addition, fragrant tree trunks and branches such as sugar beet (may be molasses squeezed residue), sugar beet, cypress, pine, cedar, hiba, camellia, and ebony, and their bark, leaves, and roots can also be used. Ferns, moss, etc. can also be used as non-tobacco materials. As a plant, for example, by-products and pomace (consisting of sake lees, grape pomace (consisting of grape skins, seeds, fruit stems, etc.)) in producing fermented sake such as sake and wine can also be used. Furthermore, the various plants described above may be mixed and used. Of course, plants other than those listed here can also be used.

In addition, what is known as a Chinese herbal medicine is also used. Specific examples include, for example, indigo grass (iso), madder root (Akanekon), red-eyed kashiwa (akamega wrinkle), Asenyaku (Asenyaku), lycium chinense (Ansokukou), Wereisen (Ireisen), Aoi Chenkou (Inchinkou), etc. Uikyo, Ukon (Turmeric), Karasuume (Ubai), Karasuyaku (Uyaku), Urajirogashi, Uwaurushi, Ajitsu, Engosaku, Enmeisou, Ougi , Huang now (Ougon), Huangsei (Ousei), Huangkashi (Oubaku), Huangren (Ouren), Sakurabare (Ohi), Brother Kirisou (Otogirisou), Toshi (Onji), Makihana (Kaika), Sohaku (Gaihaku), Kagosou, Kashi, Kashu, Gajutsu, Kakko, Katsune, Kamitsure, Karonin, Karonin, Inui (Kankyo), licorice (Kanzo), Fuyuhana (Kantoka), Achyranthes bidentata (Gaiyou), Kikyo (Kikyo), Kigushi (Kigushi), Kikoku, Kikuka, Kikuka, Tachibana bark (Kikuka) Kippi, Kyokatsu, Kyonin, Kinkan, Kinginka, Kinsensou, Kukoshi, Kukoyo, Kujin, Kumomo Walnut, Kurempi, Kuromoji, Kubaku, Keigai, Keihi, Ketsumeishi, Kengoshi, Genjin, Koui ), Benihana (Kouka), Gokanpi, Kouko, Koushi, Koju, Kojin, Kobushi, Koubei, Koboku (Koboku), straw book (Kouhon), Gokahi (Gokahi), Ushiknee (Goshitsu), Wu 茱萸 (Goshuyu), Tiger cane root (Gojokon), Beef 蒡子 (Goboushi), Gomiko (Gomishi), Shibahu (Psycho) ), Saishin, Saffron, Sankirai, Sanzashi, Sanshishi, Sanshuyu, Sanzukon, Sansounin, Sansho, San Ridge, Sanyaku, Jio, Zion, Jikoppi, Shikon, Shisoshi, Shisoyo, Shitsurishi ), Persimmon 蒂 (Sitei), Jifushi, Shakuyaku, Jashoshi, Shajin, Shazenshi, Shaze Nso, Shukusha, Juyaku, Ginger, Shrojitsu, Shiroyou, Shouma, Wheat (Shobaku), Iris root (Shobukon) , Shini, Joteishi, Shinpi, Shinkiku, Jingyo, Juuishi, Shokumoku, Seihi, Ishisho root (Sekishokon), Sekiryujitsuhi, Ishibuki (Sekoku), Kawayumi (Senkyu), Maehu (Zenko), Riverbone (Senkotsu), Sempukuka, Osteopathic tree (Sekotsuboku), Fruits and vegetables (Soka), Sou Kakushi, Mulberry parasite (Sokisei), Aoi child (Sojishi), Soujutsu, Sokuhakuyo, Sokuhakuyo, Zokudan, Souhakuhi, Soki (Souhakuhi) Soboku, Soyo, Sokyo, Daiou, Taisou, Daifukuhi, Takusha, Tanjin, Chikujo, Takebushi Ginseng, bamboo leaves, chimo, chiyu, choji, chotokou, chinpi, tennansho, Tenma, Tenmon Fuyu, Tougashi, Toki, Tougoma, Tojin, Toshinsou, Tounin, Tohi , Rabbit 絲 子 (Toshishi), Tochinomi (Tochinomi), Tochu (Tochu), Dokkatsu (Dokakon), Ginger root (Dokakon), Meat obedience (Nikujuyo), Nikuzuku, Shinobu (Nindou), Ginseng (Carrot), Shellfish Mother (baimo), malt (bakuga), Kashiwakojin (hakushinin), white sardine (hakuhenzu), barley gate winter (bakumontou), husk paper (hakoshi), light load (hakka), bud fruit (banka), half-summer ( Hange, Hanbi, Banrankon, Hanshiren, Yurine, Byakushi, Byakukajazetsusou, Hyakubukon , Byakujutsu, Binrouji, Bowie, Bowcon, Windbreak, Houou, Houeikon, Bontampi, Maou , Mashinin, Mankeishi, Matsuyani, Mokutsu, Mokka, Mokko, Motsuyaku, Mokuzoku, Yakan , Yakuchi, Yakouto, Luo Han Guo, Lansou, Longannik, Ryutan, Ryokyo, Reishi, Renho Examples include longan, longan, lotus, and lychee.

Further, the non-tobacco material extract, so-called extract, exemplified above can also be used. Examples of the form of the extract include liquid, starch syrup, powder, granules, and solution.

Next, as the aerosol former, glycerin, propylene glycol, 1,3-butanediol, sorbitol, ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, lactic acid, monoacetin (glycerin monoacetylate), diacetin (glycerin diaceter). G), triacetin (glycerin triacetate), triethylene glycol diacetate, triethyl citrate, isopropyl myristate, methyl stearate, dimethyl dodecandionate, dimethyl dodecandidiate, dimethyl tetradecanesandioate, etc. can be used. In particular, glycerin and propylene glycol are preferably used. These aerosol formers can be used alone or in admixture of two or more.

The content of the aerosol former in the aroma source 21 is preferably 1% by mass or more and 80% by mass or less, more preferably 10% by mass or more and 40% by mass or less, based on the total amount of the aroma source 21. Most preferably, it is 20% by mass or more and 35% by mass or less.

The content of the aerosol former in the aroma source 21 is preferably 30 parts by mass or more and 100 parts by mass or less, and particularly preferably 50 parts by mass or more and 80 parts by mass or less with respect to 100 parts by mass of the non-tobacco material. preferable.

As one embodiment of the present invention, the aroma source 21 contains microcrystalline cellulose. Microcrystalline cellulose is obtained, for example, by partially depolymerizing α-cellulose obtained from the pulp of a fibrous plant with an acid, removing the soluble portion, and appropriately crystallizing the insoluble portion. , Distinguished from celluloses used as binders or thickeners, described below. When microcrystalline cellulose is added to the aroma source 21, the microcrystalline cellulose maintains the structure of the aroma source 21 and suppresses structural changes such as volume shrinkage even when the aroma source 21 loses water under dry conditions. Has the effect of

Further, flavor additives that add flavor as needed are also preferably used. Examples of the flavor additive include hakka, cocoa, coffee, black tea extract, xylitol and the like. Further, if necessary, food preservatives such as sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, benzoic acid, sodium benzoate and the like may be added. These components can be used alone or in admixture of two or more.

In one embodiment of the invention, the aroma source 21 includes menthol and a water-insoluble crosslinked polymer.

Here, menthol is not limited to those obtained from natural products, but may be synthetic products. In addition, lightly loaded, mint, peppermint oil, and other substances containing menthol may be used. The lower alcohol is a solvent that dissolves menthol, and ethyl alcohol is particularly preferably used.

Further, as the water-insoluble crosslinked polymer, polyvinylpolypyrrolidone, which is a crosslinked product of polyvinylpyrrolidone, is preferably used. As long as it contains polyvinylpolypyrrolidone, the water-insoluble crosslinked polymer may include other water-insoluble crosslinked polymers other than polyvinylpolypyrrolidone. Examples of other water-insoluble crosslinked polymers include crosslinked polysaccharides obtained by cross-linking a water-soluble polysaccharide to make it water-insoluble. Examples of the crosslinked polysaccharide include epoxy-crosslinked polysaccharides, ester-crosslinked polysaccharides, and ether-crosslinked polysaccharides.

As for the content of menthol, it is sufficient to add an amount targeting the desired flavor. In order to flavor menthol, the content of menthol in the aroma source 21 is 0.1% by mass or more and 10% by mass or less with respect to the total amount of the aroma source 21 as a guide. Another guideline is preferably 0.2% by mass or more and 5% by mass or less.

In the aroma source 21, the content of polyvinylpolypyrrolidone with respect to 100 parts by mass of menthol is 50 parts by mass or more and 600 parts by mass or less. In other words, the content of polyvinylpolypyrrolidone is 0.5 times or more and 6 times or less the content of menthol.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the aroma source 21 preferably contains a polysaccharide. As the polysaccharide, it is particularly preferable to use a polysaccharide that is water-soluble, one that swells with water, or one that gels, and the use of such a polysaccharide can contribute to moldability.

Polysaccharides include polysaccharide-based polymers such as konjak mannan (glucomannan), guar gum, pectin, carrageenan, tamarin seed gum, arabic gum, soybean polysaccharide, locust bean gum, karaya gum, xanthan gum, and agar. , Methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, carboxyethyl cellulose, hydroxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, which are cellulose-based polymers, and sodium salt, potassium salt, and calcium salt of carboxymethyl cellulose and carboxyethyl cellulose can be exemplified. These polysaccharides can be used alone or in admixture of two or more. In particular, from the viewpoint of improving moldability, it is preferable to use konjac mannan (glucomannan) as the polysaccharide.

In one embodiment of the present invention, it is preferable to further add celluloses (binders) to the aromatic source 21 containing the polysaccharide. Here, the celluloses include cellulose, cellulose derivatives and metal salts thereof. As the celluloses, those which are particularly water-soluble are preferably used in order to bind (bond) non-tobacco materials.

Specifically, methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, carboxyethyl cellulose, hydroxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose and hydroxypropyl cellulose, and metal salts such as sodium salts, potassium salts and calcium salts thereof can be used. These celluloses can be used alone or in admixture of two or more. In particular, it is preferable to use a metal salt of celluloses, and among them, it is more preferable to use at least one selected from the group consisting of sodium salt, potassium salt, and calcium salt of carboxymethyl cellulose, and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose which is easily available is used. Especially preferred to use.

The content of cellulose in the aroma source 21 is preferably 1 part by mass or more and 30 parts by mass or less, and more preferably 2 parts by mass or more and 20 parts by mass or less with respect to 100 parts by mass of the non-tobacco material. It is more preferably 5 parts by mass or more and 20 parts by mass or less, and particularly preferably 10 parts by mass or more and 20 parts by mass or less.

FIG. 4A shows an example of a method for producing the aroma product case 101 shown in FIG. In order to produce the aroma product case 101, first, as shown in FIG. 4A (A), a dummy member 29A having the same shape and the same dimensions (the length may be the same or more) as the filling portion 20, and a support member. The 312 and the filter member 321 are arranged in a row and wrapped with a packaging member 4A such as tobacco paper. An adhesive is applied to the inner surface of the packaging member 4A in advance except for the area in contact with the dummy member 29A. Next, as shown in FIG. 4A (B), the aroma product case 101 is completed by pulling out the dummy member 29A from one end of the packaging member 4A.

In the above example, an example in which the aroma product case 101 is produced one by one is given, but as shown in FIG. 4B (A), the filter member 321B having a length equivalent to two of the filter members 321 and the filter member 321B are used. A total of two support members 312, one on each side, and one on each side, a total of two support members 312 and a dummy member 29A, are arranged in a row and two members are arranged. Wrap around the packaging member 4B which is the outer peripheral portion 4 of the cartridge (FIG. 4B (B)), prepare two fragrance generator cases 101 (FIG. 4B (C)), and finally divide the cartridge into two at the center. Therefore, two aroma product cases 101 can be completed at the same time. In these cases, the fragrance source 21 can be manufactured independently and in parallel with the fragrance product case 101, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost and the manufacturing period of the fragrance cartridge 11 (see FIG. 5). It becomes possible. Further, by preparing a variety of aroma sources 21 having different aroma flavors and the like, smokers can enjoy the aroma of their favorite flavor according to their mood.

As another example, as shown in FIG. 4C (A), for example, a dummy member 29B having a length equal to or longer than the combined length of the support member 312 and the filling portion 20 is prepared, and the above-mentioned filter member 321B and the above-mentioned filter member 321B are prepared. A total of two dummy members 29B, one on each side, are arranged in a row and wound around the packaging member 4B which is the outer peripheral portion 4 of the two cartridges (FIG. 4C (B)), and then the dummy member 29B is wound. After removing and (FIG. 4C (C)), a total of two support members 312, one for each, are inserted into the gaps 20B on both sides of the filter member 321B to accommodate two aroma generator cases 101. (Fig. 4B (C)), and finally divided into two at the center, two aroma product cases 101 can be completed at the same time. In this case, not only the fragrance source 21 but also the support member 312 can be manufactured independently and in parallel, and then the fragrance cartridge 11 can be manufactured.

As yet another example, as shown in FIG. 4D (A), for example, a dummy member 29C having a length of two or more of the aroma generator case 101 is prepared, and the cartridge outer peripheral portion 4 (2) wound around the packaging member 4B. (Fig. 4D (B)), after removing the dummy member 29C (Fig. 4D (C)), insert two filter members 321B into the gap 20C (Fig. 4C (C)). Further, two support members 312 are inserted to prepare two fragrance product cases 101 (FIG. 4B (C)), and finally the fragrance product case 101 is divided into two at the center. Can be completed at the same time. In this case, the fragrance source 21, the support member 312, and the filter member 321B can be manufactured independently and in parallel, and then the fragrance cartridge 11 can be manufactured.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of an aroma cartridge 11 in which the filling portion 20 of the aroma generator case 101 shown in FIG. 1 is filled with the aroma generator 2 shown in FIG.

The fragrance cartridge 11 has a configuration in which the fragrance generator 2 filled in the filling portion 20 of the fragrance generator case 101 can be detachably joined to the base portion 30. Therefore, by preparing various kinds of aroma generators 2 having different components of the aroma source 21 and filling the aroma generator case 101 with a favorite aroma generator 2 from among them, one aroma cartridge 11 can be used. You can enjoy a variety of fragrances.

FIG. 6 shows an example of a usage pattern of the fragrance cartridge 11. The fragrance cartridge 11 is inserted into the insertion portion 53 of the fragrance appliance 5 when used by the user. Inside the fragrance appliance 5, a needle-shaped heating portion 51 that directly or indirectly generates heat by electric power supplied from a battery (not shown) built in the fragrance appliance 5 is provided.

When the fragrance cartridge 11 is inserted into the fragrance appliance 5, a part of the heating unit 51 is inserted into the inside of the fragrance generator 2 (fragrance source 21). Then, when the user turns on the power of the battery, the aroma source 21 is heated by the heat generated by the heating unit 51, and an aerosol containing an aroma component is generated. Next, when the user grabs the mouthpiece portion 32 of the fragrance cartridge 11 exposed from the insertion portion 53 of the fragrance appliance 5 and sucks it in, the aerosol containing the fragrance component generated from the fragrance source 21 enters the flow path 311 of the support member 312. It passes through the filter member 321 of the mouthpiece portion 32 and reaches the user's oral cavity.

FIG. 7 shows another example of the aroma product case 101. In FIG. 7A, a partition wall portion 313 is provided between the filling portion 20 and the supporting portion 31, and the aroma source 21 of the aroma generator 2 filled in the filling portion 20 vibrates or the like to cause the flow path 311 of the supporting member 312. This is an example of trying to prevent the problem of moving inward. As the partition wall portion 313, a material through which an aerosol containing an aromatic component generated from the aromatic source 21 of the aromatic product 2 easily passes, for example, a filter having good air permeability, thin paper, or the like is used.

FIG. 7B is an example in which a gap portion 314 without a filter member 321 is provided in a part of the mouthpiece portion 32 to cool a high-temperature aerosol flowing from the support portion 31 to the mouthpiece portion 32. Further, instead of providing the gap portion 314 in a part of the mouthpiece portion 32, as shown in FIG. 7C, the support portion 31 is provided with an aerosol cooling function by increasing the length of the support portion 31. You may. As a result, the air permeability in the aromatic product case 101 is improved, and the effect that the aromatic component in the aerosol is easily sucked can be obtained.

FIG. 8 shows that the outer peripheral portion 22 of the aroma source of the aroma generator 2 is provided with a base joining portion 24 that can be detachably joined to the base portion 30 of the aroma generator case 101, and the aroma generator 2 and the base portion 30 are formed. Here is an example of strengthening the bonding force of. The structure of the base joint portion 24 includes a structure having protrusions 241 fitted to the support member 312 (see FIG. 8A) and a structure including screws 242 screwed into the support member 312 (FIG. 8). (See (B)) and the like can be exemplified.

FIG. 9 shows another example of the aroma product case 101. The fragrance product case 101 shown in FIG. 9 is composed of a base portion 30 including a support portion 31 and a mouthpiece portion 32, and a cartridge outer peripheral portion 4 surrounding the outer circumference of the base portion 30. In the fragrance product case 101 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the void portion (space portion) was provided as the filling portion 20, but here, the end portion (of the fragrance generator case 101) on the fragrance generator 2 side. The space portion) is provided as the filling portion 20A.

When the aroma generator case 101 shown in FIG. 9 is filled with the aroma generator 2, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the aroma source outer peripheral portion 22 of the aroma generator 2 is filled with the cartridge outer peripheral portion 4 of the aroma generator case 101. A base joining portion 24 that can be detachably joined is provided. Further, as another structure of the base joint portion 24, a structure having a protrusion 241 fitted to the support member 312 (see FIG. 11A) and a structure having a screw 242 screwed to the support member 312. (See FIG. 11B) and the like can be exemplified.

As shown in FIG. 12, the shape of the tip of the heating portion 51 provided in the fragrance appliance 5 (FIG. 6) can have various forms such as a needle shape and a protrusion shape. Further, although not shown, it may be in the shape of a blade, for example.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 to 15, a heat joining portion 23 capable of joining with the heating portion 51 and heating at least a part of the aroma source 21 is provided at one end of the aroma generator 2 in contact with the heating portion 51. May be good. As a result, the heat of the heating unit 51 can be quickly transferred to the aroma source 21 in the aroma generator 2.

The heating joint portion 23 is preferably formed in a shape that conforms to the shape of the corresponding heating portion 51. Further, a closed portion 26 that suppresses the dissipation of the aromatic component from the aromatic source 21 before use may be provided in a part of the heat joint portion 23. The closing portion 26 may be formed of a material such as wax so as to be closed before heating and to allow a part of the heating portion 51 to penetrate during heating so as to follow the shape of the heating joint portion 23. preferable.

As shown in FIGS. 16 to 25, the aroma generator 2 has two or more sub-fragrance sources 21a to which one or more of the materials and components that are the source of the aroma and the arrangement in the aroma generator 2 are different from each other. It may have 21e. As a result, the user can enjoy various fragrances in which a plurality of types of fragrances are mixed.

In this case, when a part of the sub-fragrance sources 21a to 21e, particularly the sub-fragrance source containing a component that is hard to volatilize, is attached to the fragrance appliance 5 as a part of the fragrance cartridge 11, the heat of the heating unit 51 is directly transferred. It is preferable to place it in the position where it is (for example, the sub-fragrance sources 21a and 21e in FIG. Further, a part of the sub-fragrance sources 21a to 21e, particularly the sub-fragrance source containing a component that easily volatilizes by heating, is located on the opposite side of the sub-fragrance source 51 to which the heat from the heating unit 51 is transferred. It is preferable to arrange it (for example, the sub-fragrance source 21d in FIG. 16).

Further, a part of the sub-fragrance sources 21a to 21e may be arranged so as to prevent the other part of the sub-fragrance sources 21a to 21e from being exposed to the outside of the fragrance generator 2 (for example, the sub-fragrance in FIG. 16). Sources 21a, 21b).

Further, a part of the sub-fragrance sources 21a to 21e may be arranged along the inner circumference of the outer peripheral portion 22 of the aroma source of the aroma generator 2 (for example, the sub-fragrance source 21c in FIG. 16).

The sub-fragrance sources 21a to 21e may be integrally formed in advance and filled in the fragrance product 2 when the fragrance product 2 is filled in the fragrance product case 101. For example, FIGS. 26 and 27 show. As shown, the filling may be divided into a plurality of sub-fragrance sources. In the figure, the shape is matched to the shape shown in FIG. 16 (A), but the shape shown in FIG. 17 (A) can be used in the same manner.

Further, when the heating unit 51 provided in the fragrance appliance 5 (FIG. 6) is a type that heats from the outside (surroundings) (see FIG. 29 (A)), or a type in which this and a heating needle are combined (see FIG. 29 (A)). 28 (A)), for example, as shown in FIGS. 28 and 29.
It is also possible to configure the aroma generator 2 so that a part of the aroma generator 2 is exposed to the outside of the aroma generator case 101 to ensure sufficient heating.

FIG. 30 shows an example of the aroma generator 2 having the closing portion 26 that matches the shape of the heating portion 51 (FIG. 6) of the aroma appliance 5, and shows the heating portion while closing the heating joint portion 23 side of the aroma generator 2. A closed portion 26 matching the shape of 51 is prepared (FIGS. (A) and (B)), and for example, in addition to the configurations of a plurality of sub-fragrance sources 21a to 21e (FIG. (C)), the aroma generator 2 is added. It is configured (the figure (D)). FIG. 31 shows an aroma cartridge 11 in which an aroma generator case 101 is filled with an aroma generator 2 (FIGS. (A) and (B)) having a closing portion 26 that matches the shape of the heating portion 51 shown in FIG. 30 (FIG. 31). The figure (C).

As another example, FIG. 32 shows an example of an aroma generator 2 having a closed portion 26 having a shape that allows the heating portion 51 to be easily inserted according to the shape of the heating portion 51, and FIG. 33 shows the closed portion 26 shown in FIG. 32. The fragrance cartridge 11 in which the fragrance product 2 having the above is filled in the fragrance product case 101 is shown.

FIG. 34 shows an example of the fragrance cartridge 11 configured by inserting the heating adapter 27 into the fragrance generator 2 and indirectly transferring the heat of the heating unit 51 to the fragrance source. Further, FIG. 35 is a different example from FIG. 34, in which the shape of the heating portion 51 is a type that heats from the periphery, and when the shape is different from each of the above examples, a heating adapter 27 capable of corresponding to the heating adapter 27 is fragrantly generated. An example of an fragrance cartridge inserted into the body 2 and configured to indirectly transfer the heat of the heating unit 51 to the fragrance source is shown. FIG. 36 shows an example of the relationship between the heating unit 51 and the fragrance cartridge 11 when the fragrance cartridge 11 of FIG. 35 is inserted into the heating unit 51 of the fragrance appliance 5 via the heating adapter 27.

In FIG. 37, a heating adapter 27 provided with a cover 27a covering a part of the aroma generator case 101 is inserted into the aroma generator 2, and the heat of the heating unit 51 is indirectly transferred to the aroma source via the heating adapter 27. An example of the aroma product case 101 configured as described above is shown.

As a method of filling the filling portion 20 of the aroma generator case 101 with the aroma generator 2, as shown in FIG. 38, a method of directly filling the aroma source 21 which is the main body of the aroma generator 2 may be adopted. Further, in this case, the shape of the aroma source 21 may be a shape other than, for example, a powder shape, a granule shape, a strip shape, a rod shape, or the like. Further, it is not limited to a solid, and may be in a gel state or a liquid state. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 39, it is possible to fill the product so as to have the various sub-fragrance sources 21a to 21e described above without having the outer peripheral portion 22 of the fragrance source.

Further, as the content of the fragrance source 21, various materials (fragrance source materials) can be combined, so that the fragrance source 21 can be prepared so that it can be selected according to the preference of each user. In addition, by combining the configurations, it is possible to configure the configuration according to the change in time and the setting of the heating temperature of the fragrance appliance.

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 modified in various ways based on the configurations described in the claims, and these are also within the scope of the present invention.

2: Fragrance generator 4: Cartridge outer circumference 4A, 4B: Packaging member 5: Fragrance appliance 5
11: Fragrance cartridge 20: Filling part (space part, void part)
20A: Filling part (space part)
20B, 20C: Void part (space part)
21: Aroma source 21a: Secondary fragrance source 21b: Secondary fragrance source 21c: Secondary fragrance source 21d: Secondary fragrance source 21e: Secondary fragrance source 22: Aroma source outer periphery 23: Heat joint 24: Base junction 26: Closure 27 : Heating adapter 27a: Covers 29A to 29C: Dummy member 30: Base part 31: Support part 32: Mouthpiece part 51: Heating part 53: Insertion part 101: Fragrance generator case 241: Protrusion 242: Screw 311: Flow path 312 : Support member 313: Partition part 321 and 321B: Filter member

Claims (31)

An aroma generator case that fills an aroma generator for an aroma cartridge that is attached to an aroma-sensitive fragrance device.
A filling part for filling the aroma product and
The base part in contact with the filling part and
At least the outer peripheral portion of the cartridge surrounding the outer peripheral portion of the base portion and
Fragrance generator case for fragrance cartridges. The fragrance generator case for the fragrance cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the fragrance cartridge is formed in a stick shape as a whole. The fragrance generator case for an fragrance cartridge according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the substrate portion includes a mouthpiece serving as a mouthpiece. The fragrance product case for an fragrance cartridge according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the substrate portion includes a support portion that supports the fragrance product when the filling portion is filled with the fragrance product. The fragrance generator case for an fragrance cartridge according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a partition wall portion is provided between the filling portion and the substrate portion. The fragrance generator for the fragrance cartridge according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The filling portion of the aroma product case having a filling portion for filling the aroma product, a base portion in contact with the filling portion, and at least an outer peripheral portion of the cartridge surrounding the outer periphery of the base portion is filled.
An aroma generator for an aroma cartridge that is attached to an aroma device capable of sensitive aroma via the aroma generator case. The filling portion includes a space portion formed by extending the outer peripheral portion of the cartridge in the direction opposite to that of the base portion.
The fragrance generator for an fragrance cartridge according to claim 6 or 7, which is formed by directly housing the fragrance source which is the main body of the fragrance product in the space. The fragrance source, which is the main body of the fragrance product,
It is provided separately from the outer peripheral portion of the cartridge, and includes an outer peripheral portion of the fragrance source that surrounds only the outer peripheral portion of the fragrance source.
The aroma generator for an aroma cartridge according to claim 6, wherein the outer peripheral portion of the aroma source has a substrate joining portion that can be bonded to the base portion for filling the aroma product. The fragrance generator for an fragrance cartridge according to claim 9, wherein the substrate bonding portion is detachably bonded to the substrate portion. The fragrance generator for an fragrance cartridge according to claim 10, wherein the bonding force with the substrate portion is strengthened by at least one of a screw and a fitting. The fragrance generator for an fragrance cartridge according to any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein at least a part thereof is configured to be fillable in the outer peripheral portion of the cartridge. The fragrance generator for an fragrance cartridge according to claim 12, which is joined to the substrate portion when the outer peripheral portion of the cartridge is filled. The aroma generator for an aroma cartridge according to claim 12 or 13, wherein when the outer peripheral portion of the cartridge is filled, the fixing force is strengthened by the internal pressure thereof. The fragrance generator for an fragrance cartridge according to any one of claims 9 to 11, which is bonded to the substrate portion on the outside of the outer peripheral portion of the cartridge. The fragrance cartridge according to any one of claims 8 to 14, wherein the fragrance source has a plurality of sub-fragrance sources in which any one or more of the materials and components that are the source of the fragrance and the arrangement in the fragrance producer are different from each other. Aroma generator for. An fragrance generator for fragrance cartridges that is mounted on fragrance-sensitive fragrance appliances.
It is provided with an aroma source that is the main body of the aroma product.
The aroma source is an aroma generator for an aroma cartridge, which has a plurality of sub-fragrance sources in which any one or more of the materials and components that are the source of the aroma and the arrangement in the aroma generator are different from each other. 16 or 17, wherein the plurality of sub-fragrance sources include a sub-fragrance source to which heat from a heating portion of the fragrance appliance is transferred when attached to the fragrance appliance as a part of the fragrance cartridge. Aroma generator for the described aromatic cartridges. The 18th aspect of the present invention, wherein the plurality of sub-fragrance sources include a sub-fragrance source arranged on the opposite side of the heating portion so as to sandwich the sub-fragrance source to which heat is transferred from the heating portion of the fragrance appliance. Aroma generator for fragrance cartridges. The plurality of sub-fragrance sources according to any one of claims 16 to 19, wherein the plurality of sub-fragrance sources include a sub-fragrance source arranged so as to prevent a part of the plurality of sub-fragrance sources from being exposed to the outside of the fragrance cartridge. Aroma generator for the described aromatic cartridges. The fragrance generator for an fragrance cartridge according to any one of claims 16 to 20, wherein the plurality of sub-fragrance sources include a sub-fragrance source arranged along the inner circumference of the outer peripheral portion of the fragrance source. The invention according to any one of claims 16 to 21, wherein when the fragrance device has a protruding or needle-shaped heating portion, the plurality of sub-fragrance sources include a sub-fragrance source arranged around the heated portion. Aroma generator for aroma cartridges. An fragrance cartridge comprising the fragrance generator for the fragrance cartridge according to any one of claims 6 to 22. The filling of an aroma generator case for an aroma cartridge including a filling portion for filling the aroma product, a base portion in contact with the filling portion, and a cartridge outer peripheral portion surrounding the filling portion and the outer periphery of the base portion. A fragrance cartridge in which the fragrance source, which is the main body of the fragrance product, is directly filled in the portion. There is another type of heat joint having a shape different from the shape of the predetermined heat joint which is the heat joint of the predetermined fragrance cartridge provided with the fragrance generator for the fragrance cartridge according to any one of claims 6 to 24. In the case, a heating unit adapter for a fragrance appliance for transferring the heat of the different type heating unit capable of heating the different type heating joint portion to the predetermined heating joint portion. An fragrance appliance equipped with the fragrance cartridge according to claim 23 or 24. An fragrance appliance having a different type of heating unit according to claim 25, to which the predetermined fragrance cartridge is mounted via the heating unit adapter. The fragrance appliance according to claim 26 or 27, which has a plurality of heating units capable of independently controlling the generated heat as a heating unit for heating the fragrance product of the fragrance cartridge. A plurality of sub-fragrances in which any one or more of the materials and components that are the source of the fragrance of the portion of the fragrance source corresponding to the plurality of heating portions when attached to the fragrance appliance according to claim 28 are different from each other. An aroma generator for an aroma cartridge that has a source. An fragrance cartridge comprising the fragrance generator for the fragrance cartridge according to claim 29. The fragrance appliance according to claim 28, to which the fragrance cartridge according to claim 30 is attached.

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