JP2022020618A - Manufacturing method of electronic cigarette filler, manufacturing method of electronic cigarette cartridge and electronic cigarette cartridge - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a manufacturing method of an electronic cigarette filler using a non-tobacco plant, allowing a person to enjoy aroma and flavor of the plant containing no tobacco components, manufacturing method of an electronic cigarette cartridge and electronic cigarette cartridge.

SOLUTION: A manufacturing method of an electronic cigarette filler includes a mixing step M1 of mixing a non-tobacco plant including various types of tea and a raw material containing an aerosol former, and a curing step Y of curing the mixture obtained in the mixing step. A manufacturing method of an electronic cigarette cartridge includes: making a packaging member into a cylindrical shape; and inserting a mouthpiece with a filter, a support element and electronic cigarette fillers into the packaging member. An electronic cigarette cartridge includes the electronic cigarette fillers disposed on one side, and the mouthpiece with the filter disposed on the other side, and is wrapped with the packaging member.

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COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a filling for an electronic cigarette, a method for manufacturing an electronic cigarette cartridge, and an electronic cigarette cartridge.

In recent years, in order to match the tendency of smoking cessation of cigarettes, electronic cigarette products for enjoying cigarettes have become widespread by heating cartridges containing tobacco components and sucking vaporized tobacco components without using flames. I'm starting. As an example of a cigarette filling material to be filled in such a heat-not-burn electronic cigarette cartridge, an example using a continuous sheet of homogenized cigarettes is disclosed (Patent Document 1). As a manufacturing method, there is a method of pulverizing tobacco leaves into an aqueous slurry, forming a sheet, adding oil or glycerin to the sheet, and drying the sheet (Patent Document 1).

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By the way, due to the diversification of tastes, there is a demand for a cartridge product for enjoying the aroma and taste of plants containing no tobacco component without using a flame like an electronic cigarette. However, the prior art does not disclose a method for producing a filling for electronic cigarettes using a plant other than tobacco.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is a method for producing a filling for electronic cigarettes using a non-tobacco plant that can enjoy the aroma and taste of a plant that does not contain tobacco components, and an electronic cigarette using the filling for electronic cigarettes. It is a method of manufacturing a cartridge and providing an electronic cigarette cartridge.

In order to solve such a problem, the method for producing an electronic cigarette filler of the present invention comprises a mixing step of mixing raw materials containing a non-cigarette plant and an aerosol former, and a curing step of curing the mixture obtained in the mixing step. The aerosol former comprises at least one of glycerin and propylene glycol, and the non-cigarette plant comprises tea.

According to a preferred embodiment of the method for producing a filling for electronic cigarettes of the present invention, the raw material in the mixing step further contains a binder.

A more preferred embodiment includes a filling molding step of molding the mixture obtained by the mixing step and the curing step into a desired form, and in the filling molding step, the mixture is granulated.

The method for manufacturing an electronic cigarette cartridge of the present invention is a method for manufacturing an electronic cigarette cartridge using the filling for electronic cigarettes manufactured by the above method, in which a packaging member is previously made into a cylindrical shape and has a filter. The mouthpiece, the support element, and the electronic cigarette filling are inserted into the packaging member.

The e-cigarette cartridge of the present invention contains a non-tobacco plant and an aerosol former, has an e-cigarette filler composed of a cured mixture on one end side, and a mouthpiece with a filter on the other end side, and is packaged. Wrapped in a member, the aerosol former contains at least one selected from glycerin and propylene glycol, and the non-tobacco plant is characterized by containing teas.

The following aspects can be mentioned as more preferable embodiments of the present invention.
In the method for producing a non-tobacco plant composition, there is a first mixing step of mixing a non-tobacco plant, an aerosol former, and a first binder, and a second binder is added to the mixture and mixed. It has a second mixing step.

According to a preferred embodiment in this case, the first mixture obtained in the first mixing step has a curing step of curing at a predetermined temperature and a predetermined time under a hermetically sealed state, and the cured mixture is second. It has a second step of adding and mixing the binder of.

According to a more preferred embodiment, the first binder is celluloses.
In a more preferred embodiment, the second binder is a polysaccharide.
In a more preferred embodiment, the solution viscosity of the first binder is smaller than the solution viscosity of the second binder.
According to a further preferred embodiment, the predetermined time in the curing step is 72 hours or more and 336 hours or less. According to a further preferred embodiment, the predetermined temperature in the curing step is 15 ° C. or higher. It is characterized by being 30 ° C. or lower.
A further preferred embodiment comprises a filling step of molding the non-tobacco plant composition obtained by the method for producing the non-tobacco plant composition into a filling for electronic cigarettes.

Further, in the filling for electronic cigarettes, the filling for electronic cigarettes used for electronic cigarettes, which comprises a non-cigarette plant, an aerosol former, a first binder and a second binder, is the non-cigarette plant. The aerosol former mass is 50 or more and 80 or less, the first binder mass is 5 or more and 20 or less, and the second binder mass is 0.1 or more and less than 5 with respect to the mass 100.

According to a preferred embodiment in this case, the non-tobacco plant is tea and the aerosol former is selected from glycerin or propylene glycol.

A more preferred embodiment is characterized in that the first binder is a cellulose or the like.

A more preferred embodiment is characterized in that the second binder is a polysaccharide.

In a more preferred embodiment, the first binder is carboxymethyl cellulose sodium salt and the second binder is glucomannan.

Further, the filling for electronic cigarettes is a filling for electronic cigarettes used for electronic cigarettes, which comprises a non-tobacco plant, an aerosol former, a first binder and a second binder, and has a sheet strength of 4. It is formed from a composition for electronic cigarettes of .0 N or more.

Further, in an electronic cigarette cartridge, an electronic cigarette cartridge used for an electronic cigarette main body that heats an aerosol-forming base material to generate an aerosol, and the electronic cigarette cartridge is an aerosol-forming base material from one end to the other end. And a mouthpiece, the aerosol-forming substrate has the filling for an electronic cigarette.

According to the method for producing a filling for an electronic cigarette cartridge using a non-tobacco plant of the present invention, it is possible to produce a filling for an electronic cigarette in which the natural aroma and taste of the non-tobacco plant can be easily enjoyed.
Further, according to the method for manufacturing an electronic cigarette cartridge of the present invention, it is possible to manufacture an electronic cigarette cartridge that can easily enjoy the natural aroma and taste of non-tobacco plants.
Further, according to the electronic cigarette cartridge of the present invention, the natural aroma and taste of non-tobacco plants can be easily enjoyed.

It is a figure which illustrates the form 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 filler manufactured as the filler for electronic cigarettes. It is a figure which illustrates the manufacturing method of the electronic cigarette cartridge. It is a figure explaining the modification of the electronic cigarette cartridge. It is a flow chart which shows the process of the manufacturing method of the non-tobacco plant composition, the filler for electronic cigarettes in the embodiment to which this invention is applied. It is a figure which illustrates the further use form of an electronic cigarette cartridge. It is a figure which shows a further example of the structure of an electronic cigarette cartridge. It is a figure explaining the strength test of a sheet.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings. The present invention is not limited to the following embodiments. 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. 6 is a flow chart showing a process of manufacturing a non-tobacco plant composition and a filling for electronic cigarettes in an embodiment to which the present invention is applied.

The step (A) is a step of preparing a non-tobacco plant or the like that is a source of aroma. Includes drying and crushing steps to dry and crush as necessary. If the raw material can be used as it is, such a step can be omitted. In step (B1), the first binder is prepared. In step (C), an aerosol former is prepared, and in step (others), flavor additives, preservatives and the like used for preparing a non-tobacco plant composition are prepared. In this way, the first mixture is obtained through the first mixing step (M1).

The first mixture obtained after the first mixing step (M1) preferably goes through a curing step (Y) to a second mixing step (M2). In the second mixing step (M2), there is a step (B2) of preparing a second binder, and mixing is performed to obtain a second mixture. At this time, in addition to the second binder, a flavor additive, a preservative and the like can be added. After that, the second mixture can be formed into a desired shape through the filling molding step (F). The non-tobacco plant composition having a desired shape is subjected to the electronic cigarette cartridge manufacturing step (G) as a filler for electronic cigarettes to become an electronic cigarette cartridge.

Each process will be described in order. Although the description has been divided into the above steps for the purpose of explaining the invention, it also includes performing two or more steps at the same time. The details of the non-tobacco plant used as a raw material will be described later.

First, in step (A), the site of use of the non-tobacco plant as a raw material (for example, leaves, seeds, dried fruits, stems, bark, roots, etc.) is processed into a desired ground product to obtain a non-tobacco plant composition. Including the process of At that time, it is also preferable to adjust the amount of water so as to be convenient for absorbing or supporting the aerosol former, water or other components to be added.
The drying temperature is preferably 60 ° C. or higher and 80 ° C. or lower. Within this range, it is easy to reach the desired water content while avoiding the dissipation of the required flavor component. When the temperature is 65 ° C. or higher, the desired amount of water can be reached more easily, and when the temperature is 75 ° C. or lower, the required flavor component can be further prevented from being dissipated.

The water content after drying and crushing is preferably 5% by mass or less. By doing so, it becomes easy to form a slurry in a later process. It is more preferably 3% by mass or less. Further, when the water content is preferably 0.1% by mass or more, it is possible to maintain a state of good compatibility with water or the like.
Further, a sieving step for sieving the dried pulverized product can be provided, and the desired particle size can be added to the first mixing step (M1).
Examples of non-tobacco plants that can be used will be described in detail later.

In step (B1), the first binder is prepared. Examples of the first binder include celluloses, konjac mannan (glucomannan), guar gum, pectin, carrageenan, tamarin seed gum, arabic gum, soybean polysaccharide, locust bean gum, karaya gum, xanthan gum, and agar. Among these, especially when the solution viscosity is 300 mPa · s or more, the mixing with non-tobacco plants is good. Further, when the solution viscosity is 5000 mPa · s or more, it is suitable for binding non-tobacco plants.
The solution viscosity is the measured value when a 1% aqueous solution is prepared using a Brookfield type viscometer, the rotor starts to rotate at 10 to 30 rpm in an environment of 25 ° C., and the displayed value is stable. be.

In the present invention, celluloses include cellulose, cellulose derivatives and metal salts thereof, and those which are particularly water-soluble are preferably used for binding non-tobacco plants.

As examples of the celluloses used in the present invention, methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, carboxyethyl cellulose, hydroxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, and metal salts such as sodium, potassium, and calcium thereof can be used. ..
In particular, it is preferable to use a metal salt of cellulose, and in particular, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, which is easily available, is preferable.

Examples of the aerosol former used in the present invention include glycerin, propylene glycol, sorbitol, triethylene glycol, lactic acid, diacetin (glycerin diacetate), triacetin (glycerin triacetate), triethylene glycol diacetate, and triethyl citrate. Although isopropyl myristate, methyl stearate, dimethyl dodecandionate, dimethyl tetradecanthandionate and the like can be used, glycerin and propylene glycol are particularly preferably used. These are used in an amount of 1% by mass or more and 80% by mass or less with respect to the filling for electronic cigarettes, and particularly preferably 10% by mass or more and 40% by mass or less.

In addition to the above, flavor additives that add flavor as needed are also preferably used. Examples of the flavor additive include menthol, hakka, cocoa, coffee, black tea extract and the like. Food preservatives may be added as needed, and for example, sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, benzoic acid, sodium benzoate and the like may be added.

The materials prepared as described above are mixed in the first mixing step (M1). In the first mixing step (M1), a normal mixer can be used. For example, a form in which the materials in the mixing tank are mixed while applying a shearing force with a stirring blade is preferably used. It is also possible to further strengthen the mixing by kneading using a roll mill, a kneader, and an extruder. In this case, the temperature is preferably controlled to be kept at 40 ° C. or lower, more preferably 30 ° C. or lower, still more preferably about 25 ° C. This is because if excessive heat is applied during mixing, the flavor may be dissipated. It is also preferable to pass cooling water through the mixing tank to adjust the temperature.

It is preferable to have a curing step (Y) in which the first mixture obtained in the first mixing step (M1) is cured at a predetermined temperature and a predetermined time. When the filling for electronic cigarettes using the curing mixture that has undergone the curing step (Y) is smoked in the main body of the electronic cigarette, the flavor of the non-tobacco plant is improved. In particular, when tea is used as a non-tobacco plant, the effect is remarkable and it is preferable.

The temperature of the curing step (Y) is preferably 15 ° C. or higher and 30 ° C. or lower. This is because when the temperature is 15 ° C. or higher, the effect of improving the flavor is enhanced, and when the temperature is 30 ° C. or lower, the change in flavor is suppressed and the improvement in flavor is maintained. More preferably, it is 18 ° C. or higher and 24 ° C. or lower.

The time of the curing step (Y) is preferably 72 hours or more and 336 hours or less. This is because the improvement of the flavor is observed when the time is 72 hours or more, and the change of the flavor is suppressed and the improvement of the flavor is maintained when the time is 336 hours or less. More preferably, it is 96 hours or more and 192 hours or less.

In the curing step (Y), it is preferable to cure the first mixture in a hermetically sealed state. This is to prevent the dissipation of flavor.

The first mixture or the curing mixture is charged into the second mixing step (B2). The second mixing step (B2) is characterized in that a second binder is added and mixed. The addition of the second binder facilitates molding into a desired form in the filling molding step (F). Further, the reason why the second binder is added in the second mixing step is that the mixing becomes easier and the mixture becomes easier to adjust to an appropriate hardness than in the first step. Is.

Examples of the second binder include celluloses, konjac mannan (glucomannan), guar gum, pectin, carrageenan, tamarin seed gum, arabic gum, soybean polysaccharide, locust bean gum, karaya gum, xanthan gum, agar, starch, corn starch and the like. Can be exemplified. Among these, especially when the solution viscosity exceeds 50,000 mPa · s, it is suitable for strengthening the bond between non-tobacco plants.
The solution viscosity is the measured value when a 1% aqueous solution is prepared using a Brookfield type viscometer, the rotor starts to rotate at 10 to 30 rpm in an environment of 25 ° C., and the displayed value is stable. be. It should be noted that those exceeding 100,000 mPa · s, which is the upper limit of measurement of the Brookfield type viscometer, are also in this category.

As the second binder, for example, a polysaccharide is preferably used. Among the polysaccharides, it is particularly preferable to use one that is water-soluble or that swells or gels with water. By using such a thing, it can contribute to molding.

Examples of such polysaccharides include glucomannan, guar gum, pectin, carrageenan, locust bean gum and agar. It is preferable that the solution viscosity is higher than that of the first binder. By selecting such a binder, the processability in the filling molding step (F) is improved. Polysaccharides are preferably used. In particular, glucomannan has good processability and is preferably used.

Further, flavor additives that add flavor as needed are also preferably used. Examples of the flavor additive include menthol, hakka, cocoa, coffee, black tea extract and the like. Food preservatives may be added as needed, and for example, sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, benzoic acid, sodium benzoate and the like may be added.

The materials prepared as described above are mixed in the second mixing step (M2). In the second mixing step (M2), a normal mixer can be used. For example, a form in which the materials in the mixing tank are mixed while applying a shearing force with a stirring blade is preferably used. It is also possible to further strengthen the mixing by kneading using a roll mill, a kneader, and an extruder. In this case, the temperature is preferably controlled to be kept at 40 ° C. or lower, more preferably 30 ° C. or lower, still more preferably about 25 ° C. This is because if excessive heat is applied during mixing, the flavor may be dissipated. It is also preferable to pass cooling water through the mixing tank to adjust the temperature.

The second mixture obtained as described above is put into the filling molding step (F) to obtain a desired filling form.

Next, in the filling molding step (F), a method of passing the non-tobacco plant composition through an orifice by pressure to form a rod, a method of molding into a thin sheet, or a method of drying and pulverizing the non-tobacco plant composition. It can be exemplified by making granules by doing the above.

In the present invention, a method of forming into a thin sheet and then forming by cutting will be described in detail. A three-roll mill was prepared to make a thin sheet. By using a three-roll mill, it is possible to obtain a sheet of the desired thickness by the doctor blade while performing kneading and dispersion by compression by being pushed between narrow rolls and shearing by the difference in roll speed. ,preferable. It is also preferable to use a press roller or a press machine. The present invention also discloses an example in which the second mixing step and the filling forming step (F) proceed at the same time because the mixing including kneading and dispersion is performed on three rolls and processed into a sheet shape. It becomes.

Further, in the filling molding step (F), flavor additives, preservatives, etc. such as non-tobacco plants, aerosol formers, binders or thickeners may be added, or water or the like may be added, if necessary. It may be added.

In the present invention, although it is described as water, it is preferable to use water obtained by sterilization or removal of microorganisms, and pure water obtained by reverse osmosis membrane or ion exchange is used. It is preferable to use it.

The thickness of the sheet obtained in the filler molding step (F) is preferably 0.1 mm or more and 1.0 mm or less, and more preferably 0.1 mm or more and 0.5 mm or less. The obtained sheet is cut into a desired shape, and examples thereof include a cutter and a rotary blade type rotary cutter for cutting.

As a specific example of the filling forming step (F), a sheet having a thickness of 0.3 mm is cut into a desired shape. For example, it is cut into a rectangle having a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm. This sheet is supplied to a rotary cutter and cut into a shape of 1.5 mm in length and 240 mm in width to obtain a sheet cut product. 50 sheets of the cut sheet are wrapped with tobacco paper to prepare a roll having an outer diameter of about 6.9 mm. The scroll can be cut to a length of 12.0 mm with a cutter to obtain an aerosol-forming substrate (110). At this time, the mass of the filler is 0.29 g. When the ratio of the volume of the filling material to the volume of the aerosol-forming base material (110) is referred to as a volume filling rate, the volume filling rate is 0.60 in the above case. Then, the density of the filling calculated from the mass of the filling obtained from the volume filling factor is 1.07 g / cm3.

In the case of the filling molding step (F) described above, a plurality of rod-shaped or strip-shaped fillings are arranged along the longitudinal direction of the electronic cigarette cartridge. Further, the plurality of rod-shaped or strip-shaped fillings are included by an inclusion member (151) such as tobacco paper along the axis of the scroll height to form an aerosol-forming base material (110).

The electronic cigarette cartridge manufacturing process (G) will be described. The aerosol-forming substrate (110) thus obtained, the support element (300) described in detail below, and the mouthpiece (140) are wound with the packaging member (150), or the packaging member (preliminarily). 150) is made into a cylindrical shape, and is made by inserting a mouthpiece (140) and a support element (300) filler (110).
Therefore, as an example of a suitable configuration of the present invention, an electronic cigarette having an aerosol-forming base material (110), a support element (300), and a mouthpiece (140) from the upstream side (10) to the downstream side (20). Examples include cartridges.

When the heating member of the electronic cigarette body of the present invention is inserted and used, the aroma of tea or the like tends to be good. As a preferable form of the filling for electronic cigarettes, a filling having a length of 10 mm or more and 20 mm or less, a width of 1.1 or more and 2.0 mm or less, and a thickness of 0.1 or more and 0.5 mm or less is given as an example. Can be done. Since such a shape has a relatively large surface area, it can be said that the shape tends to give a flavor when smoking.

Next, an example of using the manufactured electronic cigarette filler will be described.

FIG. 1 illustrates a form of use of an electronic cigarette cartridge. The electronic cigarette cartridge (100) is attached to the electronic cigarette body (200) at the time of use by the user. The electronic cigarette body (200) is provided with an insertion portion (210) for inserting the electronic cigarette cartridge (100).

A heating element (211) is provided in the central portion of the bottom of the insertion portion (210), and the heating element (211) has a pin-shaped or blade-shaped member having a sharp tip to form an aerosol. It is inserted into the substrate (110) and heats the aerosol-forming substrate (110). More specifically, the heating element (211) is placed in the central portion of the aerosol forming substrate (110) when the electronic cigarette cartridge (100) is inserted into the insertion portion (210) of the electronic cigarette body (200). Will be inserted.

The heating element (211) directly or indirectly generates heat by the electric power supplied from the battery (not shown) provided in the electronic cigarette body (200). The heat of the heating element (211) heats the aerosol-forming substrate (110) to generate an aerosol containing an aromatic component. Then, the generated aerosol is transferred to the mouthpiece (140) via the support element (300) and the aerosol transfer member (130) described below, and the user sucks the aerosol from the mouthpiece (140) side to release the aromatic component. It will reach the user's mouth. Hereinafter, for the sake of the description of the present invention, the aerosol-forming base material (110) side of the electronic cigarette cartridge is referred to as an upstream side (10), and the mouthpiece side is referred to as a downstream side (20). Further, the upstream side (10) may be referred to as one end side, and the downstream side (20) may be referred to as the other end side.

Note that FIG. 1 shows a case where the heating element (211) has one pin-shaped or blade-shaped member, but as another example of the form, the heating element (211) has a pin-shaped or blade-shaped member. An example is an example having a plurality of shaped members.

FIG. 2 shows an example of the structure of the electronic cigarette cartridge (100). From the side where the heating element (211) is inserted, that is, from the upstream side (10) to the downstream side (20), the aerosol forming base material (110), the support element (300), the transfer member (130), and the mouth. The structure of the piece (140) will be described.

The support element (300) resists the force that the e-cigarette cartridge (100) receives when the heating element (211) is inserted into the aerosol-forming substrate (110). That is, the support element (300) supports the aerosol-forming substrate (110). The support element (300) is arranged adjacent to the aerosol-forming substrate (110), and the side portion (160) of the support element (300) is a packaging member (150) located on the peripheral edge of the electronic cigarette cartridge (100). In contact with. The side portion (160) is fixed to the inner surface of the packaging member (150) by, for example, an adhesive.

Further, the support element (300) can be preferably formed by using, for example, silicone, but the support element (300) is not limited to silicone, and other materials having excellent heat resistance may be used.

As shown in FIG. 3, the filler (111) manufactured as the aerosol-forming base material (110) preferably has a shape such as a rod shape or a strip shape, and the filler (111) is formed during filling. It is packed so as to follow the longitudinal direction of the shape of. Here, an example of filling the inclusion member (151) formed in a cylindrical shape is shown. As the inclusion member (151), a piece obtained by forming a paper such as a cigarette paper into a cylindrical shape can be used. Further, the packaging member (150) may also serve as the inclusion member (151). This stabilizes the air flow and makes it easier for the user to inhale the aromatic component from the aerosol-forming substrate (110).

In FIG. 4, the aerosol-forming base material (110), the transfer member (130), the mouthpiece (140) and the supporting element (300) exemplified below are shown in the aerosol-forming base material (110). , The support element (300), the transfer member (130), and the mouthpiece (140) are adjacent to each other in this order, and a winding rod is formed by a packaging member (150) such as tobacco paper. At this time, the electronic cigarette cartridge (100) has a slight adhesive applied to the side portion (160) of the support element.
Next, an example of using the electronic cigarette cartridge of the present invention will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 2, the electronic cigarette cartridge (100) has, for example, a rod-shaped or cylindrical appearance.

Inside the electronic cigarette cartridge (100), for example, as shown in FIG. 2, an aerosol forming base material (110) is provided at one end, and a support element (300) is transferred toward the mouthpiece (140) at the other end. The members (130) are arranged in this order. Then, these are packaged by the packaging member (150).

The aerosol-forming substrate (110) has a filling for electronic cigarettes. The aerosol-forming substrate (110) generates an aerosol containing an aromatic component contained in the plant that is the source of the filling by heating.

As shown in FIG. 3, the filler as the aerosol-forming base material (110) has a shape such as a piece shape in which the long side is about 2 to 20 times larger than the short side, a strip shape, a rod shape, or the like. In the case of, the filling (111) is packed so that the longitudinal direction of the shape is along the longitudinal direction of the cartridge at the time of filling. This makes it easier for the air flow to be sucked in well. Note that FIG. 3 is a view seen from the end of the electronic cigarette cartridge on the side where the aerosol-forming base material (110) is located, and is partially seen through so that the filler (111) inside the cartridge can be seen. However, in each case, it is preferable that the maximum length portion is about 1 to 20 mm. This is because if the maximum length portion is too large, it may be too large to handle when filling the cartridge. Of course, in addition to this, for example, if the filling is flat and has a substantially constant shape, it can be rolled up and packed, so that it is easy to handle.

As the other aerosol-forming base material, it is also preferable to use a sheet formed by wrinkling, folds, gathering or folding as the shape of the sheet.

The fibrous filling, like the rod-shaped one, is packed so that the length direction of the fiber is along the longitudinal direction of the cartridge to improve the flow of sucked air.

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

Flat plates such as flakes, squares, rectangles, or rhombuses, and fillings of powders, granules, and pellets can be easily packed by dropping into the cartridge opening. Further, it is preferable because it is easy to finely adjust the amount (filling amount) to be packed in the cartridge, and it is easy to adjust the air flow when sucked by the packing amount. It can be used more preferably by taking measures to prevent it from falling off, such as by covering the cartridge opening with a lid.

The block-shaped filling has good thermal conductivity and easily draws out aromatic components. It is one of the preferred forms. In addition, the size of the block may be increased to facilitate storage. In that case, at the time of filling, the block can be remolded into a small block, a rod shape, a granular shape, or the like.

The support element (300) supports the aerosol-forming substrate (110). The support element (300) was generated from the aerosol-forming substrate (110), arranged adjacent to the aerosol-forming substrate (110), having airflow through holes, notches, etc. in the center or sides. Aerosol can be flowed in the direction of the mouthpiece (140).

The mouthpiece (140) is adjacent to the transfer member (130) and is located at the other end of the electronic cigarette cartridge (100). The mouthpiece (140) may include, for example, a cellulose acetate filter as a filter for removing fine particles. The aroma component that has passed through the filter of the mouthpiece (140) is sucked by the user.

Comparing the presence or absence of the transfer member (130), it is easier to suck the generated aroma component because the air permeability is better when the transfer member (130) is not inserted. On the other hand, it is also preferable to add a function of inserting a transfer member (130) to cool the generated aerosol. Instead of adding the transfer member (130), it is also preferable to extend the mouthpiece so that it is adjacent to or in contact with the support element (300). This is because the filter used for the mouthpiece can also have a cooling function, and the number of parts can be reduced. As the transfer member (130), a hollow tubular member can be used, and one in which a crimped polymer sheet is wound in the longitudinal direction of the electronic cigarette cartridge can be used.

FIG. 5 (1) shows a configuration in which the aerosol-forming base material (110) and the supporting element (300) are in contact with each other, and is a preferable form because the aerosol-forming base material (110) can be stably supported. .. In addition, since the structure is simple, there is a great advantage in manufacturing.

In FIG. 5 (2), a partition wall member (160) is provided between the aerosol-forming base material (110) and the support element (300), and the partition wall member (160) is in contact with the partition wall member (160). The partition wall member (160) is preferably one that has good air permeability, such as a filter or paper, and is destroyed when the heating element (211) is inserted. Providing such a partition member is effective in preventing the aerosol-forming base material (110) from moving in the electronic cigarette cartridge due to the influence of physical distribution such as during transportation.

In FIG. 5 (3), it is also preferable to have a lid (170) on the side where the heating element (211) of the aerosol forming base material (110) is inserted. In this way, it is effective in preventing the dissipation of the fragrance of the aerosol-forming base material (110). Further, there is an effect that the aerosol forming base material (110) can be prevented from falling out from the electronic cigarette cartridge due to the influence of physical distribution such as during transportation. Examples of the material of the lid (170) include a filter, paper, and sponge. When the heating element is inserted, it is also preferable to make 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 granular materials such as powder, granules, flakes, and pellets are used as the aerosol-forming base material (110), it is preferable to provide a partition member (160) or a lid (170). Further, it is more preferable to provide both of them.
Hereinafter, the manufacturing process when black tea or the like is used will be described in detail, but it is needless to say that these are not limited to black tea and the like and can be applied to the tobacco plants and non-tobacco plants described in the present specification.

A specific form preferable for the electronic cigarette cartridge is as follows. The erotic sol forming base material (110) has a substantially cylindrical shape in which a filler is encapsulated with cigarette paper or the like, and the diameter of the bottom surface or the upper surface of the substantially cylinder is 6.5 mm or more and 7.5 mm or less. The height of the substantially cylinder is 11.0 mm or more and 13.0 mm or less. Further, it is preferable that the filling is in the shape of a rod or a strip, is filled along the longitudinal direction of the electronic cigarette cartridge, and the length of the filling is substantially equal to the height of the cylinder. That is, it is preferably 11.0 mm or more and 13.0 mm or less.
Further, in the support element (300), it is preferable that the outer diameter is substantially equal to the diameter of the bottom surface or the top surface of the substantially cylindrical surface of the aerosol-forming base material (110). The length thereof is 9.0 mm or more and 11.0 mm or less.
Further, the mouthpiece (140) has a length of more than 20.0 mm, preferably 21.0 mm or more, and preferably 25.0 mm or less.
Further, the volume filling factor of the aerosol-forming substrate is preferably 0.55 or more and 0.65 or less.
The filler of the present invention can also be used for the following electronic cigarettes.

FIG. 7 illustrates a further mode of use of the electronic cigarette cartridge. The electronic cigarette cartridge (500) is attached to the electronic cigarette body (400) at the time of use by the user. The electronic cigarette body (400) is provided with an insertion portion (450) for inserting the electronic cigarette cartridge (500). There is an exterior part (410) of the electronic cigarette body (400), and the aerosol forming base material (110) of the electronic cigarette cartridge is heated by the heating member (440) surrounding the electronic cigarette cartridge to generate an aerosol and smoke. Tobacco. When smoking from the other end side (20), air flows in from the ventilation hole (431), and the generated aerosol passes through the hollow tubular member (530), the transfer member (130), and the mouthpiece (140) for smoking. Will be done. The control unit (420) has a built-in control device for a battery or a heating member. The lid (430) is opened when cleaning the inside of the main body of the electronic cigarette when smoking is finished.

FIG. 8 shows a further example of the structure of the electronic cigarette cartridge (500). From one end side (10) to the other end side (20), there are an aerosol forming base material (110), a hollow tubular member (530), a transfer member (130), a mouthpiece (140), and a packaging member (150). ) Wrapped in. Since the aerosol-forming base material (110) portion is heated by the electronic cigarette body, a hollow tubular member (530) is arranged for heat insulation. The transfer member (130) can also serve as a cooling member.

The preferred shape of the electronic cigarette cartridge (500) of FIG. 8 is an outer diameter of 4 mm or more and 6 mm or less, and in the longitudinal direction, the aerosol-forming base material (110) is 30 mm or more and 70 mm or less, and a hollow tubular member (530). ) Is 20 mm or more and 30 mm or less. The transfer member (130) is 5 mm or more and 15 mm or less, and the mouthpiece (140) is 10 mm or more and 25 mm or less.

The non-tobacco plant used as a raw material will be described. The non-tobacco plant that can be used in this embodiment is not particularly limited as long as it is a plant other than tobacco. The parts of the plant used include, for example, roots (including bulbs (bulbs), tubers (potatoes), bulbs, etc.), stems, tubers, bark (including stem bark, bark, etc.), leaves, flowers (petals, petals, etc.). Various parts such as female buds, male buds, etc.), tree trunks and branches can be used.

Bulbs include onion, higanbana, tulip, hyacinth, garlic, rakkyo, lily, bulbs include crocus, gradiolas, freesia, iris, satoimo, konjak, and tubers include cyclamen, anemone, begonia, chologi, potato, and apios. As a rhizome, canna, hasus (renkon), ginger, as a tuberous root, daria, sweet potato, cassaba, as a root-bearing body, yam genus (Yamanoimo, natural yam, yam such as Nagaimo), etc. Examples include cubs, gobos, carrots, dioscorea japonica, and scraps. Examples of the stem include konjac, asparagus, bamboo shoot, udo, radish, and yacon.

The potatoes or the plants listed below contain carbohydrates and are preferably used as a material for at least a part of the filling 111. For example, as starch, there are corn starch (corn), potato starch (potato), sweet potato (sweet potato), tapioca starch (tapioca) and the like, and there are examples of use as a thickener, a 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 property improvement, storage stability, etc. It is possible by improving it.

Obtain tamarind seed gum, guar gum, locust bean gum from plant seeds, arabic gum and karaya gum from sap, pectin from fruits, and cellulose and agarose-based konjac mannan and soybean polysaccharides from other plants. Can be done. Further, it can be modified and used like cationized guar gum.

From seaweed, carrageenan, agar, and alginic acid classified into three types, kappa carrageenan, iota carrageenan, and lambda carrageenan, can be obtained, and they are also used as salts for carrageenan metal salt, na alginate, and the like.

To give specific examples, for example, plants used as herbs and spices include chili peppers, pepper leaves, peppers, yomogi, wasabi, ajowan seeds, anis, alfalfa, echinacea, eshalot, estragon, and everlasting flowers. , Elder, All Spice, Oris Root, Olegano, Orange Peel, Orange Flower, Orange Leaf, Kaien Chili Pepper (Kaienne 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, tarragon, 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, Fennel, 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 petal, rosemary, rose red, laurel (laurier), long pepper, sesame (raw sesame, roasted sesame), golden You can use chili peppers, hoa jao, mitaka, sansho, chili peppers, yuzu, etc. Also, mixed spices (eg, five-spice powder, garam masala, rasuel hanuto, barigur, chicken curry masala, tandoori masala, cattle epis, herbes de provence) and a mixture of various plants used as poppies can be used.

Also, edible fruits such as peaches, blueberries, lemons, oranges, apples, bananas, pineapples, mangoes, grapes, kinkans, melons, plums, almonds, cacao, coffee beans, peanuts, sunflowers, olives, walnuts and other nuts. (Fruit part) and seeds can be used.

Also, tea can be used. 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, etc. Chamomile tea, chamomile tea, Kawahara deceased tea, karin tea, chrysanthemum tea, gymnema tea, guaba tea, kuko 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, vine tea, dokudami tea, tochu tea, natamame tea, niwatoko tea, Examples include rat mochi tea, hatomugi 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 tea and make effective use of it.

In the above, kelp was given as a specific example of plants that can be used, but other plants such as sea lettuce, sea lettuce, red seaweed, seaweed, arame, seaweed (rock seaweed), seaweed, seaweed, seaweed, kelp, seaweed, seaweed, and seaweed. , Kurome, Kombu, Susabinori, Darus, Chishimakuronori, Tsuruarame, Tengusa, Tororokonbu, Nekoashikonbu, Nori (Nori), Habanori, Hijiki, Hitoegusa, Hirome, Funori, Bowaonori, Makonbu, Mekabu, Mozuku, Wakame seaweed Can be done.

In the above, brown rice was mentioned as a specific example of plants that can be used, but other varieties of rice include indica (Indica, continental, long grain), Graberima (African rice), Sativa (Asia rice), and Javanica. Species (Java type, tropical island type, large grain type), Japonica species (Japanese type, temperate island type, short grain type), NERICA (interspecies hybrid of Asian rice and African rice) can also be used naturally, and powder or It can also be used as a rice bran.

Furthermore, wheat was given as a specific example of plants that can be used, but other examples of wheat are awa, embaku (cultivated varieties of crow wheat, both oats), barley (barley), rye, millet, and kodora ( Cordonbie), Wheat (wheat), Shikokubie, Tef, Tojinbier, Hadakamugi (variant of barley), Hatomugi (fruit, not seed), Hie, Phonio, Makomo, Mochimugi (barley mochi species), Great Millet (Takakibi, Kouryan) , Sorgham), corn, and barley (barley) can of course be used.

Further, as a specific example of a plant that can be used, black beans are given, but other examples as rice grains (Fabaceae) are Azuki, locust bean, common bean, pea cluster bean cluster bean (English: Lathyrus sativus), horse gram, horse gram, and horse gram. Shikakumame, Zeokarumame, Sora-mame, Soybean, Ricebean, Tachinatamame, Tamarind, Tepary bean, Natamame, Hassho-mame (English: Mucuna pruiens), Bambara-mame, Hiyoko-mame, Fujimame, Benibanaingen, Horsegram Naturally, Ryokuto, Lupinus, bean, and bean (hento) can also be used.

Further, although buckwheat is given as a specific example of a plant that can be used, amaranth (amaranth, senninkoku), quinoa, and buckwheat can naturally be used as examples of other plants.

Further, specific examples of plants that can be used include shiitake mushrooms, and examples of mushrooms include matsutake mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, hattake mushrooms, shimeji mushrooms, shouro mushrooms, mushrooms, and agaricus mushrooms.

In addition, the trunks and branches of fragrant trees such as sugar cane (which may be molasses squeezed residue), tensai (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 plants. As a plant, for example, by-products and pomace (consisting of lees, grape pomace (consisting of grape skins, seeds, fruit stems, etc.)) in the production of 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.

Further, those known as Chinese herbs are also preferably used. For example: Ayakusa, Akanekon, Akamegashiwa, Asenyaku, Ansokukou, Ireisen, Inchinkou, Uikon, Turmeric ), Ubai, Uyaku, Urajirogashi, Uwaurushi, Agetsu, Engosaku, Enmeisou, Ougi, Ogon, Huangsei (Ousei), Huang Kashiwa (Oubaku), Huangren (Ouren), Sakurahide (Ouhi), Brother Kirisou (Otogirisou), Toshi (Onji), Euchresta (Kaika), Kagosou (Lycium chinense), Lycium chinense (Kashi), Kashu, Gajutsu, Lycium chinense, Lycium chinense, Kamitsure, Turmeric, Karonin, Kankyo, Kanzo , Kantouka, Gaiyou, Kikyo, Kigushi, Kikoku, Kijitsu, Kikuka, Kippi, Kyokatsu, Kyonin, Kinkan, Kinginka, Kinsensou, Kukoshi, Kukoyo, Kujin, Walnut, Klenpi , Black letters, Kuromoji, Kubaku, Keigai, Keihi, Ketsumeishi, Kengoshi, Genjin, Koui, Kouka, Gojo Skin (gokanpi), scent (wolfberry), scented drum (wolfberry), scented demand (kouju), red ginseng (koujin), scented ginseng (kobushi), turmeric rice (koubei), koboku (koboku), straw book (kohon) ), Gokahi, Goshitsu, Goshuyu, Gojokon, Goboushi, Gomiko, Psycho, Saishin, Saffron, Sankirai, Sanzashi, Sanshishi, Sanshuyu, Sanzukon, Sansounin, Sansho, Sanryo, Sanyaku (Sanryo) Sanyaku, Jiou, Zion, Jikoppi, Shikon, Shisoshi, Shisoyo, Shitsurishi, Shitei, Jifushi, Shakuyaku, Jashoushi, Shajin, Shazenshi, Shazensou, Shukusha , Juyaku, Ginger, Shrojitsu, Shuroyou, Shouma, Shobaku, Shobukon, Shini, Sadako (Joteishi), Hatahide (Shinpi), Shinkiku, Hata Gyo (Jingyo), Juuishi, Shokumoku, Seihi, Sekishokon, Ishigakumi (Sekiryujitsuhi), Ishibuki (Sekoku), Kawayumi (Senkoku), Maehu (Zenko), Riverbone (Senkotsu), Sempukuka, Osteopathic tree (Sekotsuboku), Grass fruit (Soka), Soukakushi ), Mulberry parasite (Sokisei), Soujishi, Soujutsu, Sokuhakuyo, Zokudan, Souhakuhi, Soboku, Soyo , Soukyo, Daio, Taisou, Daifukuhi, Takusha, Tanjin, Chikujo, Chikusetsu carrot, Bamboo Leaves (Chikuyo), Chimo (Chimo), Jiyu (Chiyu), Chome (Choudge), Tsurifuji (Atractylodes lanceolata), Chenpi (Chinpi), Tennansho (Tennansho), Tenma (Tenma), Tenmon Fuyu (Tenma) Tenmontou), Fuyugashi, Toki, Togoma, Tojin, Toshinsou, Tounin, Tohi, Toshishi, Tochinomi, Tochu, Dokkatsu, Dokakon, Nikujuyo, Nikuzuku, Nindou, Carrot, Baimo, Bakuga ), Hakushinin, Hakuhenzu, Bakumontou, Hakoshi, Hakka, Banka, Hange, Hanbi , Banrankon, Hanshiren, Yurine, Byakushi, Byakukajazetsusou, Hyakubukon, Byakujutsu, Keiko (Binrouji), Boui, Kayane (Boukon), Windbreak (Boufu), Gamo (Atractylodes lanceolata), Atractylodes lanceolata (Atractylodes lanceolata), Peony bark (Bontampi), Mao (Maou), Panax japonicus (Mashinin), Mankeishi, Matsuyani, Mokutsu, Mokka, Mokko, Motsuyaku, Mokuzoku, Yakan, Yakuchi, Night Koto (Ya) Luo Han Guo, Luo Han Guo, Lansou, Longan Niku, Longan, Ryokyo, Reishi, Forsythia, Forsythia, Lotus Meat (forsythia), lychee (locon).

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

Among the examples of the non-tobacco plants described above, those that do not require drying and crushing can be directly put into the mixing step or the like.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to Production Examples and Examples.

(Manufacturing Example 1)
100 parts by mass of xylitol More than 400 parts by mass of water was stirred and mixed to obtain xylitol / aqueous solution.

Next, black tea leaves were dried at 70 ° C., pulverized, and passed through an 80 mesh sieve. The water content was 2% by mass. Similarly, the dried Jiaogulan was crushed and passed through an 80 mesh sieve.

80 parts by mass of dried crushed tea leaves 20 parts by mass of dried crushed product of Amachazuru 20 parts by mass of methylcellulose 15 parts by mass of glycerin 30 parts by mass of propylene glycol 30 parts by mass of sodium carboxymethylcellulose 4 parts by mass of xylitol / aqueous solution 8 parts by mass is put into a mixer. , 15 minutes mixing to give the first mixture.

The obtained first mixture was put into the second mixing step (M2). While mixing 100 parts by mass of the first mixture in a three-roll mill, 0.5 parts by mass of glucomannan and 20 parts by mass of water were added. Then, the process of pressing the doctor blade against the roll and collecting the sheet-like material was repeated 8 times. It should be noted that this step is a step that serves as a part of the second mixing step (M2) and the filling forming step (F).

The non-tobacco plant composition is prepared into a sheet having a desired thickness by a three-roll mill while also kneading and dispersing.

The sheet of the non-tobacco plant composition thus obtained had a thickness of 0.3 mm. A sheet of the non-tobacco plant composition was cut into a rectangle having a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm and supplied to a rotary cutter to obtain a filling having a width of 1.5 mm, a length of 240 mm and a thickness of 0.3 mm. The 50 fillers were bundled and aligned in the longitudinal direction, wrapped in paper having a basis weight of 34 g / m ² , and glued to form a columnar one. The inner diameter of the cylinder was 6.9 mm. The work piece was made into a columnar shape and cut into a length of 12.0 mm to obtain an aerosol-forming base material (110). The mass of the aerosol-forming substrate is 0.29 g, and the volume filling rate of the filler is 0.60 with respect to the volume of the aerosol-forming substrate.

The sheet of the non-tobacco plant composition is extruded in the vertical direction so as to be parallel to the rotation axis of the roll, and in the horizontal direction, it is extruded in the rotation direction of the roll.

The solution viscosity of carboxymethyl cellulose sodium, which is a cellulose used in this production example, is 650 mPa · s (Brookfield type viscometer, 1% aqueous solution, 25 ° C.), and the solution viscosity of glucomannan, which is a polysaccharide, is 44000 mPa. -S (Brookfield type viscometer, 1% aqueous solution, 25 ° C.).

(Manufacturing Example 2)
Up to the first mixing step (M1), the first mixture was prepared in the same manner as in Production Example 1. The first mixture was placed in a polyethylene bag, sealed, and cured at a temperature of 20 ° C. for 6 days (144 hours). After the curing step (Y), the apparent volume increased by about 1.5 times. When the curing mixture after the curing step (Y) was confirmed, it was observed that the release of crushed tea was less than that before the curing.

The obtained non-tobacco plant composition was put into a second mixing step (M2), and an aerosol-forming base material (110) was obtained in the same manner as in Production Example 1 below.
(Manufacturing Example 3)
100 parts by mass of xylitol Water 400 parts by mass or more was stirred and mixed to obtain xylitol / aqueous solution.

Next, black tea leaves were dried at 70 ° C., pulverized, and passed through an 80 mesh sieve. The water content was 2% by mass. Similarly, the dried Jiaogulan was crushed and passed through an 80 mesh sieve.

80 parts by mass of dried crushed tea leaves 20 parts by mass of dried crushed product of Amachazuru 20 parts by mass of methylcellulose 15 parts by mass of glycerin 30 parts by mass of propylene glycol 30 parts by mass of sodium carboxymethylcellulose 4 parts by mass of xylitol / aqueous solution 8 parts by mass of glucomannan 0.5 parts by mass 20 parts by mass of water was put into a mixer and mixed for 15 minutes to obtain the first mixture.

The first mixture obtained was mixed in a three-roll mill, and the process of pressing the doctor blade against the roll to collect the sheet-like material was repeated eight times.

The non-tobacco plant composition is prepared into a sheet having a desired thickness by a three-roll mill while also kneading and dispersing.
The sheet of the non-tobacco plant composition thus obtained had a thickness of 0.3 mm. A sheet of the non-tobacco plant composition was cut into a rectangle having a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm and supplied to a rotary cutter to obtain a filling having a width of 1.5 mm, a length of 240 mm and a thickness of 0.3 mm. The 50 fillers were bundled and aligned in the longitudinal direction, wrapped in paper having a basis weight of 34 g / m ² , and glued to form a columnar one. The inner diameter of the cylinder was 6.9 mm. The work piece was made into a columnar shape and cut into a length of 12.0 mm to obtain an aerosol-forming base material (110). The mass of the aerosol-forming substrate is 0.29 g, and the volume filling rate of the filler is 0.60 with respect to the volume of the aerosol-forming substrate.

The sheet of the non-tobacco plant composition is extruded in the vertical direction so as to be parallel to the rotation axis of the roll, and in the horizontal direction, it is extruded in the rotation direction of the roll.

The solution viscosity of carboxymethyl cellulose sodium, which is a cellulose used in this production example, is 650 mPa · s (Brookfield type viscometer, 1% aqueous solution, 25 ° C.), and the solution viscosity of glucomannan, which is a polysaccharide, is 44000 mPa. -S (Brookfield type viscometer, 1% aqueous solution, 25 ° C.).

(Manufacturing Example 4)
A second mixture was obtained in the same manner as in Production Example 2. In the subsequent filling molding step (F), a sheet of a non-tobacco plant composition having a thickness of 0.1 mm was obtained. A sheet of the non-tobacco plant composition was cut into a rectangle having a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm and supplied to a rotary cutter to obtain a filling having a width of 1.0 mm, a length of 240 mm and a thickness of 0.1 mm. The 225 fillers were bundled and aligned in the longitudinal direction, wrapped in paper having a basis weight of 34 g / m ² , and glued to form a columnar one. The inner diameter of the cylinder was 6.9 mm. The work piece was made into a columnar shape and cut into a length of 12.0 mm to obtain an aerosol-forming base material (110). The mass of the aerosol-forming substrate is 0.29 g, and the volume filling rate of the filler is 0.60 with respect to the volume of the aerosol-forming substrate.

(Manufacturing Example 5)
A second mixture was obtained in the same manner as in Production Example 2. In the subsequent filling molding step (F), a sheet of a non-tobacco plant composition having a thickness of 0.5 mm was obtained. A sheet of the non-tobacco plant composition was cut into a rectangle having a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm and supplied to a rotary cutter to obtain a filling having a width of 1.0 mm, a length of 240 mm and a thickness of 0.1 mm. The 225 fillers were bundled and aligned in the longitudinal direction, wrapped in paper having a basis weight of 34 g / m ² , and glued to form a columnar one. The inner diameter of the cylinder was 6.9 mm. The work piece was made into a columnar shape and cut into a length of 12.0 mm to obtain an aerosol-forming base material (110). The mass of the aerosol-forming substrate is 0.29 g, and the volume filling rate of the filler is 0.60 with respect to the volume of the aerosol-forming substrate.

(Manufacturing Example 6)
In Production Example 3, a sheet, a filler, and an aerosol-forming base material of a non-tobacco plant composition were prepared in the same manner as in Production Ren 3 except that glucomannan was not added.

(Example 1)
An aerosol-forming base material prepared in Production Example 1, a support element (300) which is a cylindrical hollow tube, and a filter (140) which becomes a mouthpiece were prepared. As the support element (300), the diameters of the bottom surface and the upper surface, that is, the outer diameter were set to φ6.9 mm, and the hollow portion was set to a through hole of φ4 mm. As the filter (140) used as a mouthpiece, a filter (140) having a length of 23 mm was used. Further, as a packaging member, a paper having a basis weight of 38 g / m ² was used, wound two and a half turns so as to have an inner diameter of 6.9 mm, and glued. In this way, a paper cylinder with a basis weight of 32 g / m ² or more and 45 g / m ² is wound two and a half turns to create a paper cylinder, which is used for the electronic cigarette body used by inserting a heating element. It is suitable as an electronic cigarette cartridge.

An adhesive is applied to the inside of the paper cylinder, a filter is inserted from the other end side (20) to form a mouthpiece (140), a support element (300) is inserted from one end side (10), and then an aerosol is inserted. The forming substrate was inserted. Further, a paper having a basis weight of 40 g / m ² was wrapped around the mouthpiece so as to substantially overlap with the mouthpiece (140).
In this way, the electronic cigarette cartridge was created.

(Example 2)
An electronic cigarette cartridge was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the aerosol-forming substrate prepared in Production Example 2 was used.

(Example 3)
An electronic cigarette cartridge was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the aerosol-forming substrate prepared in Production Example 4 was used.

(Example 4)
An electronic cigarette cartridge was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the aerosol-forming substrate prepared in Production Example 5 was used.

(Example 5)
An electronic cigarette cartridge was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the aerosol-forming substrate prepared in Production Example 3 was used.

(Comparative Example 1)
An electronic cigarette cartridge was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the aerosol-forming substrate prepared in Production Example 6 was used. However, it was difficult to make a sheet when molding using three rolls. Although it was made into a sheet, the following evaluation 1 could not be measured. Furthermore, when making the cartridge, the filling for electronic cigarettes was too soft and it was difficult to make.

As described above, the obtained non-tobacco plant composition sheet and electronic cigarette cartridge were evaluated as follows.
Evaluation 1: The strength test of the sheet was performed. Details of the test will be described in FIG. For the non-tobacco plant composition sheet prepared in each production example, a set of clamps (600) having a width X of 10.0 cm was prepared, and a tensile test was conducted in which the distance Y between the clamps (600) was set to 20.0 cm. went. The thickness is 0.3 mm. The test environment is 20 ° C. and 50%. One clamp was fixed (630), the other clamp was pulled in the direction of the arrow (640) via the push-pull gauge (610), and the evaluation was performed by the force at which the sheet (620) was torn. Here, the force of tearing is defined as the time when a crevice or the like enters the sheet and begins to tear. The greater the tearing force of the sheet, the more tough the filling material is, which is preferable.
Insufficient toughness is likely to cause the filling to fall after smoking. For the test on the sheet, a set of clamps (600) having a width of 10.0 cm was prepared, and a tensile test was performed with a distance of 20.0 cm between the clamps (600). The thickness of the test sample is 0.3 mm, width 10.0 cm, and length 22.0 cm. The force when the sheet is torn when such a test is performed is called the sheet strength. It was found that the sheet strength is preferably 3.9 N or more, preferably 5.0 N or more.

Evaluation 2: The outline of the electronic cigarette body to be used will be described. The main body of the electronic cigarette used was Aikos (registered trademark), which is a heated electronic cigarette manufactured by Philip Maurice. The outline of the electronic cigarette is as follows. The heating element (211) has a width of 4.5 mm, a length to the tip of 12 mm, and a thickness of 0.4 mm. The inner diameter of the insertion portion (210) is 7 mm, which is substantially equal to the outer diameter of the electronic cigarette cartridge. The heating element (211) generates heat by electric power supplied from a battery (not shown) provided in the electronic cigarette body (200), and reaches about 350 ° C. And by the built-in control system, the consumption of one electronic cigarette cartridge is finished by sucking 14 times. When the electronic cigarette cartridge of this embodiment is inserted, the electronic cigarette cartridge portion that appears from the downstream side to the outside of the electronic cigarette body is about 20 mm.
The electronic cigarette cartridge manufactured in this example and the comparative example was inserted into the electronic cigarette body, and a smoking test was conducted. The point of the test is to evaluate the aroma of tea when smoking. The sensory test was conducted by 5 smokers.
The evaluation criteria are
Rank A: The scent of tea can be enjoyed when smoking.
Rank B: The scent of tea is unsatisfactory when smoking.
Evaluation 3: The drop of the filling material after smoking was evaluated as follows. One end side (10) of the electronic cigarette cartridge after smoking was turned vertically downward, and the presence or absence of the filling was observed.
Rank A: No falling objects were found Rank B: Some of the filling material was dropped The test results are listed below in Table 1.

According to the present embodiment described above, the following effects are obtained.
A method for producing an electronic cigarette filling using a non-tobacco plant and a filling for an electronic cigarette using a non-tobacco plant can be obtained, in which the aroma and taste of a plant containing no tobacco component can be enjoyed.

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.

10 Upstream side (one end side)
20 Downstream side (other end side)
100 Electronic Cigarette Cartridge 110 Aerosol Forming Base Material 111 Filling 130 Transfer Member 140 Mouthpiece 150 Packaging Member 151 Inclusion Member 170 Lid 180 Partition Member 200 Electronic Cigarette Body 210 Insertion Part 211 Heating Element 300 Supporting Element 201 Electronic Cigarette Body 410 Exterior Part 420 Control unit 430 Opening / closing lid 431 Vent hole 440 Heating unit 450 Insertion unit 101 Electronic cigarette cartridge 530 Hollow cylinder member 600 Clamp 610 Push-pull gauge 620 Sheet

Claims (5)

A mixing step of mixing raw materials containing non-tobacco plants and aerosol formers,
A curing step of curing the mixture obtained in the mixing step, and a curing step of curing the mixture.
Including
The aerosol former contains at least one of glycerin and propylene glycol and contains.
A method for producing a filling for an electronic cigarette, wherein the non-tobacco plant contains tea. The method for producing an electronic cigarette filling according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the raw material in the mixing step further contains a binder. A filling molding step of molding the mixture obtained by the mixing step and the curing step into a desired form is included.
The method for producing a filling for an electronic cigarette according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein in the filling molding step, the mixture is granulated. A method of manufacturing an electronic cigarette cartridge using the filling for electronic cigarette manufactured according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the packaging member is made into a cylindrical shape in advance, and the mouthpiece has a filter. , A method for manufacturing an electronic cigarette cartridge, which comprises inserting the electronic cigarette filling into the packaging member. An e-cigarette filler containing a non-tobacco plant and an aerosol former and consisting of a cured mixture is placed on one end side and a mouthpiece with a filter is placed on the other end side and wrapped in a packaging member.
The aerosol former contains at least one selected from glycerin and propylene glycol and contains.
The non-tobacco plant is an electronic cigarette cartridge characterized by containing tea.

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