JP2023060433A - Aromatic cartridge - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an aromatic cartridge that can meet users' health orientation.SOLUTION: An aromatic cartridge composed of a non-tobacco plant is attached to a sucker having heating means and is heated by the heating means to generate aerosol. The aromatic cartridge has a cylindrical package, an aromatic substrate that is stored in the package at its one end side and is heated to generate aerosol containing an aromatic component, and an effective agent having a predetermined effect. The effective agent includes at least 5-aminolevulinic acid.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an aroma cartridge that is attached to an inhaler having an electric heating means and that can generate an aerosol containing an aroma component by being heated by the electric heating means.

In recent years, in order to meet the trend of smoking cessation of cigarettes, electronic cigarette products for enjoying cigarettes by heating a cartridge containing tobacco components and inhaling the vaporized tobacco components without using flames have become popular. starting. Further, as such a cartridge for electronic cigarettes, one using a non-tobacco plant has been developed (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-95

Cartridges using non-tobacco plants, such as those disclosed in Patent Document 1, pose less health hazards than cartridges containing tobacco plants. On the other hand, cartridges using non-tobacco plants have room for further improvement because users want to become healthier by smoking.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a fragrance cartridge that can meet the user's health consciousness.

The present invention provides an aroma cartridge made of a non-tobacco plant, which is attached to a suction device having a heating means and generates an aerosol when heated by the heating means, comprising: a tubular packaging member; and one end of the packaging member. a fragrance base that, when heated, generates an aerosol containing a fragrance component; and a benefit agent having a predetermined benefit, the benefit agent containing at least 5-aminolevulinic acid. It is characterized by

According to the aroma cartridge of the present invention, by smoking with the aroma cartridge using the aroma base material made of a non-tobacco material containing 5-aminolevulinic acid, the user can prevent health hazards caused by the tobacco material and 5 - It is possible to experience the predetermined effects of aminolevulinic acid, and to meet the user's health consciousness.

1 is a perspective view of an aroma cartridge according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is an expansion|deployment perspective view of a fragrance cartridge. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 1; FIG. It is a perspective view of an aroma cartridge. FIG. 2 is a flow diagram showing a manufacturing process of the aromatic base material of FIG. 1; FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a raw material (A2) manufacturing process in FIG. 5 ; 1. It is a flowchart which shows other manufacturing processes of the fragrance base material of FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a fragrance cartridge according to Embodiment 2. FIG. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a fragrance cartridge according to Embodiment 3; 14 is a perspective view of a fragrance cartridge according to Embodiment 4. FIG. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a fragrance cartridge according to Embodiment 5; FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a fragrance cartridge according to Embodiment 6; FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a fragrance cartridge according to Embodiment 7; FIG. 21 is a perspective view of an aroma cartridge according to Embodiment 8; FIG. 21 is a perspective view of a fragrance cartridge according to Embodiment 9; FIG. 21 is a perspective view of an aroma cartridge according to Embodiment 9 showing another capsule form;

[Embodiment 1]
Hereinafter, one embodiment of the fragrance cartridge according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a fragrance cartridge according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the fragrance cartridge. FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view along line AA of FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the fragrance cartridge according to this embodiment.

[Configuration of Aroma Cartridge 100]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the aroma cartridge 100 can be used in a heated tobacco cartridge. An example in which the aroma cartridge 100 is a cartridge used for a heated cigarette, which is a suction device having an electric heating means, will be described below.

The aroma cartridge 100 includes a cylindrical cover 10, an aroma base material 20 accommodated at one end of the cover 10, a filter 30 accommodated at the other end of the cover 10, and an aroma base contained in the cover 10. a support member 40 disposed between the material 20 and the filter 30; In this embodiment, the fragrance base material 20, the support member 40, and the filter 30 are arranged along the axial direction from one end side of the cover 10 toward the other end side.

The cover 10 includes a wrapping paper 11 that covers the aromatic base material 20, a base material 12 that covers the aromatic base material 20, the support member 40 and the filter 30 from the outside of the wrapping paper 11, and an outer peripheral portion of the filter 30 from the outside of the base material 12. It is composed of tip paper 13 for covering. The base material 12 is bonded to the wrapping paper 11 and the tipping paper 13 by means of adhesion, heat sealing, or the like.

The wrapping paper 11, base material 12, and tipping paper 13 can be made of, for example, paper, synthetic resin film, metal foil, or the like, and may be a composite sheet in which these are laminated. In addition, on the inner surfaces of the wrapping paper 11, the base material 12 and the tipping paper 13, an adhesive or fusible layer such as an adhesive layer or a hot-melt layer may be formed.

In this embodiment, the wrapping paper 11 serves to collectively form the aromatic base material 20 into a columnar shape. The base material 12 serves to connect the fragrance base material 20 , the support member 40 and the filter 30 . The tipping paper 13 serves to reinforce the portion (mouthpiece) where the user holds the fragrance cartridge 100 in his/her mouth. Note that the cover 10 is not limited to one in which the wrapping paper 11, the base material 12, and the tipping paper 13 are individually configured. sheet.

In this embodiment, as also shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the aromatic base material 20, the support member 40 and the filter 30 are arranged along the axial direction from one end side of the cover 10 to the other end side. ing.

The aromatic base material 20 is, for example, an aggregate of rod-shaped, strip-shaped, powder-shaped, granular, pellet-shaped, small piece-shaped, sheet-shaped, fibrous, porous, paste-shaped, or block-shaped components. be. In this embodiment, the fragrance base material 20 is formed in a cylindrical shape as a whole by strip-shaped components.

The aromatic base material 20 can generate an aerosol by being heated by the electric heating means of the heating smoking article. The aromatic base material 20 is not limited to a tobacco plant, and may include a pulverized and dried plant made from a non-tobacco plant, an aerosol former capable of generating an aerosol, and a heat-melting substance that melts when heated. and those containing are preferably used. The configuration of the fragrance base material 20 will be described later.

The filter 30 has a certain degree of permeability to the mainstream smoke or aerosol generated from the fragrance base material 20, captures solid particles contained in the mainstream smoke or aerosol, and has a function of adsorbing harmful components. is preferably used. The shape of the filter 30 is not particularly limited as long as it can be wrapped with the cover 10 .

As the filter 30, for example, an acetate filter using acetate fibers, a charcoal filter containing activated carbon in the acetate filter, and a plurality of grooves formed recessed from the outer peripheral surface of the filter 30 along the axial direction of the cover 10. AFT (Advanced Filter Technology) (registered trademark) or the like can be used. In this embodiment, the filter 30 is fixed to the inner peripheral surface of the base material 12 of the cover 10 by fixing means such as adhesion and welding.

The support member 40 is located between and adjacent to the fragrance substrate 20 and the filter 30, as also shown in FIGS. The support member 40 may have a shape having an outer peripheral surface corresponding to the shape of the inner peripheral surface of the cover 10 . In this embodiment, the support member 40 is formed in a cylindrical shape as a whole. The support member 40 is fixed to the cover 10 by a fixing means such as adhesion or welding, and is fixed to the inner peripheral surface of the base material 12 in this embodiment.

The shape of the support member 40 is not limited as long as it has a structure that allows ventilation from one end side to the other end side and has the function of restricting the movement of the fragrance base material 20 to the other end side.

In this embodiment, the support member 40 has one or more air passages 41 extending axially therethrough. In this embodiment, the air passage 41 is defined by four concave grooves formed along the axial direction at regular intervals in the outer peripheral surface of the support member 20 and the inner peripheral surface of the cover 10. there is

Also, the air passage 41 may be composed of, for example, one or a plurality of through-holes formed so as to penetrate in the axial direction from one end face to the other end face of the support member 40 . The air passages 41 are, for example, a central air passage formed along the axis of the support member 40, and are arranged side by side in the circumferential direction so as to surround the central air passage, and also penetrate in the axial direction. It may be configured with a plurality of air passages formed in the same.

Further, the support member 40 may be configured by a honeycomb structure or the like having partition walls with hexagonal end faces and a plurality of air passages penetrating in the axial direction. Furthermore, the support member 40 may be made of, for example, a porous body in which open cells are formed.

When the support member 40 is inserted with the electric heating means of the suction device at one or both end faces in the axial direction of the cover 10, preferably at the end face arranged on the side of the aromatic base material 20, the aromatic base material 20 It is preferable that the cover 10 has a shape capable of regulating the movement of the cover 10 in the axial direction. Here, the shape that can restrict the movement of the fragrance base material 20 in the axial direction of the cover 10 may be, for example, a shape that can restrict the movement of the material of the fragrance base material 20 to the extent that there is no practical problem. .

Since the support member 40 is formed in this way, when the electric heating means for heating the aroma base material 20 of the heating-type smoking article is inserted from one end side of the aroma cartridge 100, the support member 40 will be attached to the aroma base material. It regulates the movement of the material 20 to the other end side. In other words, the support member 40 can support the fragrance substrate 20 .

In addition, the support member 40 can cool the high-temperature aerosol when the aerosol containing the aromatic component generated from the fragrance base material 20 passes through. Therefore, the support member 40 is made of a member having heat resistance corresponding to the combustion temperature or heating temperature of the fragrance cartridge 100 . For example, when the aroma cartridge 100 is a cartridge for heating smoking articles, the support member is preferably made of a member having heat resistance of about 200 to 350.degree.

Examples of such members include paper, resin, rubber, wood, metal, ceramics, and the like, but resins that can be molded into various shapes are more preferable.

The resin may be either a thermoplastic resin or a thermosetting resin, such as polyolefin resin, polyester resin, polystyrene resin, nylon resin, acrylic resin, silicon resin, fluorine resin, polyurethane resins, ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) resins, phenolic resins, amino resins, ABS resins, and biodegradable plastics. Among these resins, biodegradable plastics are preferable from the viewpoint of protecting the natural environment because the fragrance cartridge 100 becomes a waste product after being used.

Examples of biodegradable plastics include poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB), poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL), poly(butylene succinate) (PBS), and polylactic acid (PLA). mentioned.

The aroma base material 20 of the aroma cartridge 100 is heated from room temperature or outside temperature to a heating target temperature of 200° C. or higher by an electric heating means of a suction device (not shown). Therefore, the aromatic base material 20 undergoes a temperature rising process from room temperature or outside temperature to the heating target temperature. The user can inhale the aerosol emitted from the fragrance cartridge 100 immediately after the end of the temperature rising process.

[Configuration of fragrance base material 20]
The fragrance base material 20 includes a pulverized and dried plant that generates fragrance when heated, an aerosol former that generates an aerosol when heated, and a health-oriented agent (effect agent). Therefore, the fragrant base material 20 can generate an aerosol containing fragrant components by being heated. The aromatic base material 20 preferably contains at least one of a heat-meltable substance that melts when heated, crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone and/or polyvinylpyrrolidone, and perfume.

In addition to this, the aromatic base material 20 includes, for example, an aromatic agent that can assist the aroma emitted from the pulverized and dried plant material, a molding agent that can improve the moldability of the aromatic base material 20, A binder that contributes to binding and integrating the aerosol former and the pulverized dried product of the plant, a sorbent that allows the aromatic agent to reside in the aromatic base material 20, and improves the storage stability of the aromatic base material 20. It may contain preservatives that allow

As shown in FIG. 4, the fragrance base material 20 has a two-layer structure composed of a first base material 21 that does not contain a health-promoting agent and a second base material 22 that contains a health-promoting agent. It is formed by In this case, the first base material 21 is arranged on the distal end side. The second base material 22 is arranged on the proximal side.

In addition, the arrangement of the first base material 21 and the second base material 22 is not limited to such an example. may be placed proximally. Moreover, you may arrange|position multiple 1st base materials 21 and 2nd base materials 22. FIG. For example, the first substrates 21 and the second substrates 22 may be alternately arranged along the axial direction of the fragrance cartridge 100 . Furthermore, both the first base material 21 and the second base material 22 may contain the health-promoting agent, and the first base material 21 and the second base material 22 may be integrally formed.

(Pulverized dried product of plant)
Examples of pulverized and dried plants include tobacco leaves and stems, as well as non-tobacco plant leaves, stems, flowers, seeds, fruits, bark and roots.

Ground dried products of plants are used, in particular, for Chinese tea, black tea, roses, plants of the family Oleaceae Oleander spp. Plants (Sodium orange, Unshu mandarin, Natsudaidai, Ponkan, Hassaku, Iyokan, E-chan lemon, Trifoliate orange, Orange, Mandarin orange, Kabosu, Kishu mandarin, Quinot, Grapefruit, Koji, Sanbokan, Citron, Jabara, Sudachi, Tachibana, Tangor, Natsumikan, Yuzu, Hyuganatsu, Hirami Lemon (Shikwasa), Buntan (Pomelo), Yuzu, Lime, Lemon, Kaffir Citrus, etc.), Rosaceae Prunus Peach Plants, Apples, Pineapples, Mangoes, Kumquats, Melons, Pomegranates, Plums, Apricots, Blueberries , Rosaceae Rhododendron genus plants, raspberries, bananas, and grape fruits, Labiatae peppermint plants (peppermint, Japanese mint, apple mint, water mint, Corsican mint, pennyroyal mint, etc.), Labiatae mint Spearmint plants of the genus (spearmint, horsemint, green mint, chili peppermint, ginger mint, etc.), catnip, black peppermint (lemon balm), yellow peppermint (savory), willow mint (hyssop), and plants of the Solanaceae family Nicotiana tobacco species Including at least one or more selected from ground stems and leaves is suitable for providing a user with a pleasant fragrance, but is not limited thereto.

The pulverized and dried plants are the fragrance defined as the scent drifting from the fragrance cartridge 100 itself, the aroma defined as the scent drifting in the space when the fragrance cartridge 100 is heated, and the fragrance cartridge 100 heated and inhaled together with the aerosol. It is preferable to combine the three elements of flavor defined as odor on the palate.

Examples of pulverized and dried products of plants constituting fragrances (hereinafter also referred to as fragrance materials) include Chinese tea, black tea, roses, plants of the Oleaceae family Oleander genus Osmanthus spp., lavender, saffron flowers, Solanaceae Nicotiana spp. It is preferable to include at least one or more selected from above-ground stems and leaves.

The pulverized dried product of the plant constituting the aroma (hereinafter also referred to as the aroma material) is selected from the underground stems of shallots, shallots, garlic, onions, and konnyaku, and the above-ground stems and leaves of plants belonging to the genus Nicotiana of the family Solanaceae. It is preferable to include at least one or more.

Examples of pulverized and dried plants (hereinafter also referred to as flavor materials) that make up the flavor include Chinese quince, plants belonging to the genus Citrus of the Rutaceae family (Citrus orange, Unshu mandarin, Natsudaidai, Ponkan, Hassaku, Iyokan, E-chan lemon, trifoliate orange, orange, mandarin). orange, kabosu, mandarin orange, quinotto, grapefruit, koji, sunbokan, citron, jabara, sudachi, tachibana, tangor, natsumikan, hanayuzu, hyuganatsu, hirami lemon (shikwasa), buntan (pomelo), yuzu, lime, lemon, kaffir lime, etc.) , Rosaceae peach genus peach species, apples, pineapples, mangoes, kumquats, melons, pomegranates, plums, apricots, blueberries, roses genus Raspberries, raspberries, bananas, grapes, mint peppermint plants (peppermint, Japanese mint, apple mint, water mint, Corsican mint, pennyroyal mint, etc.), spearmint plants of the mint family (spearmint, horsemint, green mint, chirimenmint, gingermint, etc.), catnip, black peppermint (lemon balm), mint (savory), willow mint (hyssop), and above-ground stems and leaves of plants belonging to the family Solanaceae, Nicotiana species.

(aerosol former)
Aerosol formers are added to generate an aerosol when the scented substrate 20 is heated. Examples of aerosol formers include glycerin, propylene glycol, sorbitol, triethylene glycol, lactic acid, diacetin (glycerin diacetate), triacetin (glycerin triacetate), triethylene glycol diacetate, triethyl citrate, and isopropyl myristate. , methyl stearate, dimethyl dodecanedioate, dimethyl tetradecanedioate and the like can be used, and glycerin and propylene glycol are particularly preferably used.

<Health Conscious Agent>
A health-conscious agent is a material containing a component that can meet the user's desired health-consciousness (predetermined effect). This health-oriented agent includes 5-aminolevulinic acid, preferably 5-aminolevulinic acid phosphate (hereinafter also referred to as “5-ALA”) in this embodiment. 5-ALA is infectious disease treatment, sterilization, hemophilus diagnosis, derivative raw material, hair removal, rheumatism treatment, cancer treatment, thrombosis treatment, cancer intraoperative diagnosis, animal cell culture, UV protection, heme metabolism research, hair growth, heavy metal poisoning. It is a drug that has effects (predetermined effects) such as diagnosis of porphyria and prevention of anemia, and is used for purposes of providing users with such effects.

This 5-ALA is the phosphate of 5-aminolevulinic acid. Here, in contrast to 5-ALA, hydrochloride of 5-aminolevulinic acid vaporizes to generate hydrogen chloride, which may corrode heated cigarettes, which are inhalers. Therefore, use of 5-ALA, which is a phosphate of 5-aminolevulinic acid, can reduce the corrosion of heat-not-burn cigarettes.

(Heat melting substance)
The heat-fusible material is added to melt at a relatively low temperature to dissolve and vaporize the fragrance components emanating from the fragrance substrate 20 to facilitate their exhalation together with the aerosol former. In addition, the heat-fusible substance also serves to fix the fragrance source material and/or the fragrance at room temperature.

The heat-melting substance has a melting point in the range of 50-100°C, preferably in the range of 50-80°C, more preferably in the range of 60-67°C. If the melting point of the heat-fusible material is less than 50°C, the heat-fusible material may melt during periods of high temperature such as summer, resulting in stickiness. Further, when the melting point of the heat-melting substance exceeds 100° C., the heat-melting substance is not sufficiently melted at the initial stage of the temperature rising process of the aromatic base material, and immediately after the end of the temperature rising process by the heating smoking article. aerosols tend to be deficient in fragrance.

The melting point of the heat-melting substance can be measured, for example, according to the method for measuring the melting point of paraffin wax specified in JIS K2235. That is, using a prescribed melting point tester, put the melted sample in the test tube, read the reading of the melting point thermometer every 15 seconds, and make sure that the temperature drop is within a certain range (the difference is within 0.1 ° C). 5 consecutive times) can be measured as the melting point.

The heat-melting substance is preferably in powder form. The average particle size of the heat-melting substance is preferably 125-355 μm, more preferably 150-300 μm, even more preferably 180-250 μm. The average particle diameter can be measured by, for example, a laser diffraction particle size distribution analyzer. The average particle diameter in the present invention shall mean the median diameter.

If the average particle size of the heat-melting material is too large, the total surface area of the material will be small, thereby reducing the chance of contact with the heat source. As a result, the heat-melting substance is not sufficiently melted, and the concentration of the aromatic component in the aerosol tends to decrease immediately after the end of the heating process.

If the outer diameter of the heat-melting substance is too small, it becomes difficult to form a sea-island structure in which the heat-melting substance is dispersed in the fragrance base material 20 described later. As a result, since each of the heat-melting substances is present in the fragrant base material 20 as aggregated masses, there is a region where the melting speed is reduced due to contact with the heat source, and the concentration of the fragrant component in the aerosol immediately after the end of the heating process tends to decrease. It is preferable that the heat-melting substance is contained in the aromatic base material 20 in an amount of 2 to 20% by mass, preferably 3 to 15% by mass, more preferably 5 to 15% by mass.

The blending amounts of the fragrance source material, the aerosol former, and the heat-melting substance are 55 to 75% by mass, 20 to 40% by mass, and 2 to 15% by mass, respectively, in order to balance the volatilization amount of the smoke component and the fragrance component. %, more preferably 60 to 70 mass %, 25 to 35 mass %, and 3 to 10 mass %.

The heat-melting substance is not particularly limited as long as it is "an organic compound that exhibits a melting point or softening point and becomes a non-Newtonian fluid when heated". The heat-melting substance is preferably an organic compound generally called wax, and typical waxes and waxes that can be used include petroleum-based natural waxes, synthetic waxes, plant-based natural waxes and animal-based natural waxes. . It is also possible to use various tackifiers of which waxes and rosins, which are also used as waxes, belong. These can be used singly or as a mixture containing at least one selected from them.

As the heat-melting substance, natural vegetable waxes and natural animal waxes are preferably used in terms of having a preferable melting point and imparting flavor. Examples of plant-based natural waxes that can be used include wax wax, sumac wax, carnauba wax, sugarcane wax, palm wax, candelilla wax, and the like. Moreover, beeswax, spermaceti, privet wax, wool wax, shellac, etc. can be used as animal-based natural waxes. These have a melting point in the range of 50 to 100° C. as defined in the present invention, and they themselves have a favorable flavor, so that they can enhance the aroma of the aerosol. Among these natural waxes, carnauba wax, beeswax, petrolatum, and paraffin wax are particularly preferred, and beeswax, which has a melting point of 62-65° C. and is rich in aromatic components, is most preferred.

Natural vegetable waxes and natural animal waxes are mainly composed of esters of fatty acids and fatty alcohols. Natural plant waxes and natural animal waxes are mixtures of esters of fatty acids with various carbon numbers and fatty alcohols, and also include free fatty acids, free fatty alcohols, hydrocarbons, and the like. Therefore, natural plant waxes and natural animal waxes are characterized by a wide molecular weight distribution, a wide melting temperature range, and high viscosity when melted.

Since petroleum-based natural waxes are hydrocarbon compounds, they have the advantage of less interaction with aromatic components and aerosol formers, and less adverse effects on flavor. As the petroleum-based natural wax, for example, vaseline, paraffin wax, microcrystalline wax, etc. can be preferably used.

These petroleum natural waxes have different melting temperature ranges based on their molecular structures. Vaseline is a mixture of branched hydrocarbons and alicyclic hydrocarbons, and has a wide melting temperature range of 36 to 60°C.
Paraffin waxes are mainly composed of straight-chain hydrocarbons, have high crystallinity, and mostly exhibit a melting point of 40 to 70° C., with a narrow melting point temperature range.

Microcrystalline wax is a mixture of branched hydrocarbons and saturated cyclic hydrocarbons. It has low crystallinity but high molecular weight. is second only to Vaseline.

All of these petroleum-based natural waxes are hydrocarbon compounds extracted from crude oil. Paraffin waxes and microcrystalline waxes have low melt viscosities and low surface energies when hot melted, and have low interactions with aromatic components and aerosol formers.

Examples of such paraffin waxes include Paraffin Wax-115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150, and 155, which are standard products manufactured by Nippon Seiro Co., Ltd., any of which are preferably used. . In addition, special paraffin waxes, for example, HNP series products, which are high-purity refined paraffin waxes manufactured by Nippon Seiro Co., Ltd., SP series products for specific applications, and isoparaffins manufactured by special manufacturing methods are the main components. EMW series products are also preferably used. Any of the Hi-Mic series manufactured by Nippon Seiro Co., Ltd. is preferably used as the microcrystalline wax.

Synthetic waxes include, for example, Fischer-Tropsch wax, polyethylene (PE) wax, modified PE wax, polypropylene (PP) wax, modified PP wax, fatty acid amide, fatty acid, fatty alcohol, polyoxyalkylene glycol. , polyoxyethylene alkyl ether, polyoxyethylene alkylamine and the like can be preferably used.

In particular, since Fischer-Tropsch wax is a straight-chain hydrocarbon-based organic compound, it has low melt viscosity and surface energy when melted, and interacts little with aerosol formers and aromatic components. As the Fischer-Tropsch wax, medium melting point product C80 or the like (melting point: about 85 to 88° C.) or the like can be used.

PE wax and modified PE wax, and PP wax and modified PP wax are also hydrocarbon compounds and can be preferably used. Specifically, "High Wax (registered trademark)" manufactured by Mitsui Chemicals Co., Ltd., "Sun Wax" and "Viscol" manufactured by Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd., and "CERAFAK (registered trademark) 929, 950, 913, 914 manufactured by BYK , 915” and the like can be preferably used.

In particular, a metallocene-catalyzed polyolefin wax is more preferable because of its narrow molecular weight distribution. For example, "Excelex (registered trademark)" manufactured by Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., which is a metallocene-catalyzed PE wax, has a narrow molecular weight distribution and composition distribution, so it has a melting point of 89 to 128 ° C., but the melt viscosity at the time of heat melting is low. , It is very excellent as such a polyolefin wax.

In addition to the above, fatty acid amides, fatty acids, fatty alcohols, and the like can also be used as heat-melting substances. Monoamides and bisamides are suitable as fatty acid amides. As monoamides, stearic acid monoamide, oleic acid monoamide, and erucic acid monoamide are preferable because they have a melting point of about 72 to 105°C.

The aroma cartridge 100 of the present invention contains other physiologically active substances such as catechin, caffeine, and theanine, cooling agents such as menthol, flavoring agents such as coffee extract, fragrances, etc., in addition to health-conscious agents. can also be included.

(cooling agent)
Examples of cooling agents include menthol, menthol derivatives, menthone, menthone derivatives, menthanecarboxylic acid amide, 2,3-dimethyl-2-(2-propyl)-butyric acid derivatives, menthane, menthane derivatives, L-carvone, and xylitol. , eucalyptus essential oil, peppermint oil, spearmint essential oil, spilanthol and the like can be used.

(perfume)
Any of natural fragrances, synthetic fragrances, and compounded fragrances can be used as the fragrance. It can also be used as a flavor (food additive) or as a fragrance (cosmetic fragrance).

The types of scents of the perfume include citrus-based, floral-based, fruit-based, milk-based, chypre-based, oriental-based, (preferred) food and beverage-based, ready-made (preferred) smoking equipment-based, vanilla-based, mint-based, and sweetener-based. , spices, nuts, and alcoholic beverages.

Among them, citrus-based, fruit-based, mint-based fragrances that give a refreshing feeling; (preferred) food and drink-based flavors such as chocolate, milk, and coffee that give a relaxing feeling; vanilla-based, floral-based, sweetener-based, etc. sweeteners. Fragrance to be felt; and the like are preferable.

(sorbent)
In the present invention, it is preferable to use a sorbent in order to prevent volatilization of the cooling agent, perfume, etc. before the temperature of the fragrance base material 20 reaches the optimum temperature at which the aerosol former and the fragrance source material volatilize. . As described above, the sorbent can cause the heated fragrance-generating material 20 to retain fragrances such as cooling agents and fragrances.

As one preferred embodiment of the sorbent, it is possible to use a sorbent that retains the compound in the fragrance-generating substrate 20 by adsorbing it. For example, when the compound is menthol, menthol has a phenolic hydroxyl group. Therefore, as the sorbent, hydrophilic crosslinked polymers capable of adsorbing phenolic hydroxyl groups, such as crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVPP) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), can be used.

Also, for example, when the compound is nicotine, nicotine has a five-membered heterocyclic compound containing nitrogen. Therefore, crosslinked PVP, which is believed to form an interaction with a nitrogen-containing five-membered heterocyclic compound, can be used as the sorbent.

When crosslinked PVP and/or PVP is used as the sorbent, the sorbent preferably contains 4 to 25% by mass with respect to the total amount of 100% by mass of the fragrance source material, the aerosol former and the heat-melting substance. It is more preferably contained in an amount of up to 20% by mass.

As the sorbent, a sorbent that retains the compound in the fragrance-generating substrate 20 by encapsulating the compound can be used, and cyclodextrin can be used as such a sorbent.

Cyclodextrins are known to form inclusion compounds with chemical substances having hydroxyl groups and carboxyl groups of various sizes, and any of α, β, and γ-cyclodextrins can be used. In particular, β-cyclodextrin forms an inclusion compound with menthol and is most suitable as a sorbent for menthol.

When cyclodextrin is used as the sorbent, the sorbent preferably contains 0.1 to 1.2% by mass with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the fragrance source material, the aerosol former and the heat-melting substance. .2 to 1.0% by mass is more preferable.

The sorbent also plays a role of adsorbing and holding 5-ALA.
It is more preferable that the sorbent contains both PVPP and cyclodextrin.

(molding agent)
Molding agents are used to reinforce the physical strength of the fragrance base material 20 . Examples of molding agents that can be used include cellulose fibers and microcrystalline cellulose.

Cellulose fibers such as sugarcane, bamboo, wheat, rice, esparto, jute, hemp, and wood are preferably used as cellulose fibers. These cellulose fibers preferably have a fiber diameter of 5 to 25 μm and a fiber length of 0.25 to 6 mm. By using cellulose fibers having a fiber diameter and fiber length within such ranges, it is possible to enhance the effect of binding the constituent components of the fragrance base material 20 .

Further, the microcrystalline cellulose preferably has an average particle size of 70 to 120 μm. If the average particle size of the microcrystalline cellulose is less than 70 μm, it tends to be difficult to suppress shrinkage of the aromatic base material 20 and prevent adhesion between the aromatic base material 20 and the molding machine. When the average particle diameter of microcrystalline cellulose exceeds 120 μm, the fragrance base material 20 tends to break easily. The average particle size of microcrystalline cellulose can be measured with a laser diffraction particle size distribution analyzer. The average particle diameter in the present invention shall mean the median diameter.

Further, the mass average molecular weight (Mw) of microcrystalline cellulose is preferably 20,000 to 60,000. If the mass average molecular weight (Mw) of the microcrystalline cellulose is less than 20,000, the effect of suppressing the shrinkage of the aromatic base material 20 tends to be poor. When the mass average molecular weight (Mw) of microcrystalline cellulose exceeds 60,000, the fragrance base material 20 tends to break easily.

The molding agent is preferably contained in an amount of 2 to 25% by mass, preferably 3 to 20% by mass, based on 100% by mass of the total amount of the fragrance source material, the aerosol foamer and the heat-melting substance. By containing the forming agent in the fragrance base material 20 in such a manner, it is possible to fulfill the above function and prevent the forming agent from being a detrimental factor in the generation of volatile substances in the fragrance source material and the aerosol former. .

(binder)
Binders are used to bind raw materials such as fragrance sources, aerosol formers, and heat-fusible substances that constitute the fragrance base material. Examples of binders that can be used include polysaccharide-based polymers, cellulose-based polymers, and calcium carbonate.

Examples of polysaccharide polymers that can be used include konjac mannan (glucomannan), guar gum, pectin, carrageenan, tamarin seed gum, gum arabic, soybean polysaccharides, locust bean gum, karaya gum, xanthan gum, and agar. Polysaccharide-based polymers are preferably glucomannan, guar gum, pectin, carrageenan, tamarin seed gum, locust bean gum, karaya gum, and xanthan gum from the viewpoint of strength and molding processability. Neutral polysaccharides glucomannan, Guar gum, tamarin seed gum and locust bean gum are more preferred.

Examples of cellulosic polymers include carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), carboxyethyl cellulose, hydroxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, CMC sodium salt, CMC potassium salt, CMC calcium salt, carboxyethyl cellulose sodium salt, carboxy A potassium salt of ethyl cellulose, a calcium salt of carboxyethyl cellulose, or the like can be used. The cellulosic polymer is preferably sodium salt of CMC, potassium salt of CMC, sodium salt of carboxyethylcellulose, or potassium salt of carboxyethylcellulose, from the viewpoint of the strength and moldability of the aromatic base material 20 .

As a binder, it is preferable to use a polysaccharide-based polymer and a cellulose-based polymer in combination. In this case, it is preferable to use glucomannan, guar gum, tamarin seed gum, and locust bean gum as the polysaccharide-based polymer. As the cellulosic polymer, it is preferable to use sodium salt of CMC, potassium salt of CMC, sodium salt of carboxyethyl cellulose, and potassium salt of carboxyethyl cellulose. Thus, by using a polysaccharide-based polymer and a cellulose-based polymer in combination, the strength and moldability of the aromatic base material 20 can be improved.

The binder is preferably contained in an amount of 5 to 30% by mass, more preferably 8 to 28% by mass, based on 100% by mass of the total amount of the fragrance source material, the aerosol former, and the heat-melting substance. . Since the binder is contained in the aromatic base material 20 in such a content, the strength and molding processability of the aromatic base material 20 can be improved, and the generation of volatile substances from the fragrance source material and the aerosol former, etc. can be avoided.

Moreover, it is preferable that both the binder and the molding agent are contained in the fragrance base material 20 of the present invention. In this case, the compounding ratio of the binder and the molding agent is preferably 1:1 to 1:25 in terms of the binding effect.

(Preservative)
A preservative may be used for long term storage of the heated fragrance generating cartridge. As preservatives, for example, potassium sorbate and/or sodium benzoate can be used. The preservative is preferably contained in an amount of 0.005 to 0.04% by mass with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of the fragrance source material, the aerosol former, and the heat-melting substance.

Next, a method for manufacturing the second base material 22 of the fragrance base material 20 will be described. FIG. 5 illustrates one embodiment of a manufacturing process for the second substrate 22 of the fragrance substrate 20 . As shown in FIG. 5, a raw material (A) containing a fragrance material that is a pulverized and dried product of a plant that constitutes a fragrance, a flavor material that is a pulverized and dried product of a plant that constitutes a flavor, and a pulverized and dried plant that constitutes an aroma. A mixing step is performed to mix the raw material (B) containing aroma materials and the like. The mixing step is performed below the melting point of the hot melt material. A mixing process can be performed using a well-known mixer, for example.

The raw material (A) contains a raw material (A1) containing a fragrance material that is a pulverized and dried plant material that constitutes a fragrance, a flavor material that is a pulverized and dried plant material that constitutes a flavor, a health-promoting agent, and a heat-melting substance. raw material (A2) containing microcrystalline cellulose alcohol aqueous solution, binder alcohol aqueous solution and sorbent alcohol aqueous solution (A3) and aerosol former, aromatic agent and molding agent (A4) are mixed. It is obtained by aging.

The mixing of the raw materials (A1) to (A4) is performed below the melting point of the heat-melting substance. Moreover, this mixing process can be performed using a well-known mixer, for example.

The raw material (A1) is obtained by pulverizing the fragrance material after sterilizing it.

The raw material (A2) is obtained by pulverizing a mixture of flavor material, health-promoting agent and heat-melting substance after sterilization. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the flavor material is sterilized and then pulverized into a predetermined size. Alternatively, the powdery heat-melting substance and the health-promoting agent are heated and mixed at a temperature above the melting point of the heat-melting substance, cooled, and then pulverized to a predetermined size. The pulverized product and the powdery flavoring material are mixed by compression and shearing, cooled, and then pulverized to prepare the raw material (A2).

Here, the raw material (A2) is preferably added so that 5-ALA, which is a health-promoting agent, is 0.2 to 3.0 mass % of the mass of the aromatic base material 20 . In this manner, by containing 0.2 to 3.0% by mass of 5-ALA in the fragrance base material 20, it is possible to allow the user to preferably ingest 5-ALA. In particular, it is preferable to add the raw material (A2) so that 5-ALA is 0.3 to 0.5 mass % of the mass of the aromatic base material 20 . In this way, by containing 0.3 to 0.7% by mass of 5-ALA in the fragrance base material 20, it is possible to prevent 5-ALA from changing the flavor and taste, and at the same time, the user can enjoy 5-ALA. - ALA can be ingested favorably.

The raw material (A3) is obtained by mixing an aqueous alcohol solution of microcrystalline cellulose, an aqueous alcohol solution of a binder, and an aqueous alcohol solution of a sorbent (crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone and/or polyvinylpyrrolidone). The aqueous alcohol solution is a mixture of pure water and ethanol.

Raw material (A4) is obtained by mixing an aerosol former, fragrance and shaping agent.

Aging is preferably carried out, for example, at a temperature of 15 to 30° C. for 3 to 14 days. Aging is more preferably carried out at a temperature of 20±2° C. for 4 to 7 days from the viewpoint of retaining aromatic components. If the temperature exceeds 30° C. or the aging period exceeds 14 days, there is a tendency for the possibility of mold and spoilage to increase.

The raw material (B) is obtained by mixing the raw material (B1) containing aroma materials, which are pulverized and dried plants constituting aroma, and the raw material (B2) containing preservatives. The raw materials (B1) and (B2) can be mixed using, for example, a known mixer.

The raw material (B1) is obtained by pulverizing an aroma material after sterilization.
Raw material (B2) is obtained by dissolving a preservative in pure water.

By performing the mixing step of mixing the raw material (A) and the raw material (B) in this way, it is possible to form a sea-island structure in which the powder of the heat-melting substance mixed with the fragrance source material is dispersed in the fragrance base material 20. can.

Next, the mixture obtained in the mixing step is compressed and sheared to form a sheet. Compression/shearing can be performed using, for example, three rolls. By compressing and shearing with three rolls, it is possible to form a sheet while entraining air and evaporating water.

The sheet thus obtained has a porous structure containing air therein. As a result, it becomes possible to obtain the aromatic base material 20 with a low density. Also, since the rolls of the three rolls have extremely flat surfaces, the surface of the sheet is formed flat.

That is, the aromatic base material 20 has a porous structure containing air in the compression/shearing process, so that it has a low density and a flat surface without unevenness.

The mixture formed into a sheet by compressing and shearing is cut into a predetermined shape and size, and a cutting process is performed. A sheet-shaped mixture is processed into strip shape, for example.

The first base material 21 can be produced by the above-described manufacturing method except for the health-promoting agent from the raw materials of the second base material 22 . The fragrance base material 20 including the first base material 21 and the second base material 22 thus produced is placed on the cover 10 together with the filter 30 and the support member 40 . Next, the cover 10 is rolled up so as to enclose them, and the ends of the cover 10 are fixed to each other to manufacture the fragrance cartridge 100 .

In this way, the mixing process, compression/shearing process, and cutting process are performed below the melting point of the heat-melting substance, thereby preventing the melting of the heat-melting substance from spreading throughout the aromatic base material 20, and preventing the aromatic base material 20 from spreading. It becomes possible to maintain the sea-island structure of the heat-melting substance.

When a sea-island structure is formed in which the powder of the heat-melting substance mixed with the fragrance source material is dispersed in the fragrance base material 20, the heat-melting substance is dispersed and arranged in the form of islands in the fragrance base material 20. - 特許庁

When the heat-melting substance is dispersed in the form of islands on the fragrance base material 20, it flows more easily when melted than when it is impregnated with the fragrance source material, and is generated from the fragrance source material. Fragrance components are likely to be contained. In addition, the flowing heat-melting substance contacts with the aerosol former, and the aromatic component becomes an aerosol together with the aerosol former and can be easily volatilized.

As a result, it is possible to efficiently volatilize the aromatic component of the fragrance source material. Therefore, the user can more fully enjoy the aroma when inhaling the aerosol emitted from the aroma cartridge 100 immediately after the end of the heating process of the heating type smoking article.

Incidentally, the health-conscious agent may be added to the raw material (B). FIG. 7 shows another embodiment of the manufacturing process of the fragrance base material 20. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, when the health-promoting agent is added to the raw material (B), it may be added to the raw material (B1), for example.
In this case, the raw material (B1) should be prepared in the manner shown in FIG. 7, that is, by replacing the flavor material with the aroma material.

As described above, according to the aroma cartridge 100 of the present invention, the health-promoting agent 5-ALA is in a liquid or solid state, or is encapsulated, and is contained in any one part of the aroma cartridge 100. As a result, the aerosol generated from the aromatic base material 20 can contain 5-ALA. As a result, the user can inhale the fragrant component and the vaporized 5-ALA generated from the fragrant base material 20 together with the aerosol, and expect various effects of 5-ALA while enjoying the scent of the fragrant component. can be done.

[Embodiment 2]
The fragrance cartridge 100 of Embodiment 2 differs from the fragrance cartridge 100 of Embodiment 1 in that the health-promoting agent is encapsulated. The same components as those of the fragrance cartridge 100 of Embodiment 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof are omitted.

FIG. 8 shows a fragrance cartridge 100 according to Embodiment 2. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, a capsule 50 enclosing a health-promoting agent is encased in a fragrant base material 20. As shown in FIG. More specifically, the capsule 50 is arranged axially in the middle of the fragrance cartridge 100 on the fragrance base 20 .

The fragrance base material 20 may be appropriately adjusted according to the shape and size of the capsule 50 . When enclosing the capsules 50, the aromatic base material 20 is preferably formed into a granular, powdery, paste-like, or the like form. By configuring the fragrance base material 20 in this manner, the capsule 50 can be easily encapsulated.

Capsule 50 is, for example, a seamless capsule. The capsule 50 releases the liquid 5-ALA enclosed inside when it is crushed by the user by applying an external force during smoking or when it is heated by the electrical heating means of the inhaler. For example, when the user presses the cover 10 containing the capsule 50 , the capsule 50 breaks and the liquid 5-ALA enclosed within the capsule 50 is released. In addition, by pressing the capsule 50 with the electric heating means, the coating of the capsule is broken and the liquid 5-ALA enclosed in the capsule 50 is released. Alternatively, the scented substrate 20 is heated by the electrical heating means of the inhalation device, thereby melting or breaking the shell of the capsule 50 to release the liquid 5-ALA enclosed within the capsule 50 .

Various materials can be used for the shell (outer shell) that encloses 5-ALA in the capsule 50 . For example, various shells commonly utilized in the pharmaceutical industry can be used, such shells can be, for example, gelatin-based or formed of polymeric materials such as modified cellulose. good.

As the health-conscious agent to be enclosed in the capsule 50, it is possible to use a liquid agent in which 5-ALA is dissolved in the above-described oil, fat, or alcoholic solvent.

For example, if the capsule 50 is arranged in a position close to the electric heating means when the fragrance cartridge 100 is inserted into an inhaler, 5-ALA dissolved in an alcoholic solvent may be used. When the electric heating means is heated, the alcoholic solvent volatilizes, enabling the user to ingest 5-ALA more effectively.

For example, if the capsule 50 is placed away from the electric heating means when the fragrance cartridge 100 is inserted into an inhaler, 5-ALA dissolved in a fat solvent may be used. The user can ingest 5-ALA along with the aroma of oils and fats. Instead of dissolving 5-ALA in an alcoholic solvent or a fat solvent, emulsified 5-ALA or finely divided 5-ALA may be used.

Thus, by containing the capsule 50 enclosing the health-promoting agent in the fragrance cartridge 100, the user can break the capsule 50 immediately before using the fragrance cartridge 100 and inhale the 5-ALA. . Therefore, the user can expect various effects of 5-ALA while enjoying the scent of the aromatic component. In addition, by filling and retaining 5-ALA in a capsule, denaturation of 5-ALA during storage can be easily prevented.

[Embodiment 3]
The aroma cartridge 100 of Embodiment 3 differs from the aroma cartridge 100 of Embodiment 2 in the position where the capsule 50 enclosing 5-ALA is arranged. The same components as those of the fragrance cartridge 100 of the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof are omitted.

FIG. 9 shows a fragrance cartridge 100 according to Embodiment 3. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the 5-ALA-encapsulated capsule 50 is encased in the fragrance base 20 . More specifically, the capsules 50 are arranged in the vicinity of the support member 40 in the fragrance base material 20 .

This facilitates mixing of the fragrant component volatilized by heating the fragrant base material 20 with the 5-ALA released from the capsule 50, making it easier to inhale the 5-ALA together with the fragrant component. In addition, the volatilized 5-ALA is generated in the aerosol flow path, allowing the user to ingest 5-ALA at a high concentration.

[Embodiment 4]
The fragrance cartridge 100 of Embodiment 4 differs from the fragrance cartridge 100 of Embodiment 2 in the aspect of the capsule 50 enclosing 5-ALA. The same components as those of the fragrance cartridge 100 of the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof are omitted.

FIG. 10 shows a fragrance cartridge 100 according to Embodiment 4. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10 , a plurality of capsules 50 enclosing health-promoting agents are enclosed in a fragrance base 20 . More specifically, six capsules 50 are distributed in the fragrance base material 20 . At least one of the plurality of capsules 50 may contain 5-ALA. The capsule 50 may contain the aforementioned cooling agent, perfume, and the like.

As a result, 5-ALA flows out from each of the plurality of capsules 60, so that 5-ALA can flow out uniformly into the fragrance base material 20. FIG.

[Embodiment 5]
The fragrance cartridge 100 of Embodiment 5 differs from the fragrance cartridge 100 of Embodiment 2 in the position where the capsule 50 enclosing the health-promoting agent is arranged. The same components as those of the fragrance cartridge 100 of the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof are omitted.

FIG. 11 shows a fragrance cartridge 100 according to Embodiment 5. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, the capsule 50 enclosing 5-ALA is arranged between the fragrance substrate 20 and the support member 40 in the axial direction of the fragrance cartridge 100 . More specifically, in this embodiment, the capsule 50 is shaped like an ellipsoid. A space for accommodating the capsule 50 is formed between the aromatic base material 20 and the support member 40 .

According to this, the health-conscious agent flowing out of the capsule comes into contact with the aerosol and the aromatic component generated from the fragrance base material 20, and 5-ALA is likely to be contained in the aerosol at a high concentration. can be effectively aspirated.

[Embodiment 6]
The aroma cartridge 100 of Embodiment 6 differs from the aroma cartridge 100 of Embodiment 5 in the manner in which capsules 50 enclosing health-promoting agents are arranged. The same components as those of the fragrance cartridge 100 of Embodiment 5 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof are omitted.

FIG. 12 shows a fragrance cartridge 100 according to Embodiment 6. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, a gap is provided between the aroma base material 20 and the support member 40 in the axial direction of the aroma cartridge 100, and the plurality of capsules 50 enclosing health-promoting agents and the mixing spheres 60 are separated from each other by the gap. is distributed to More specifically, in this embodiment, two spherical capsules 50 and one mixing sphere 60 are arranged. At least one of the two capsules 50 may contain a health-promoting agent. The capsule 50 may contain the aforementioned cooling agent, perfume, and the like.

The mixing sphere 60 has the same size as the capsule 50 and is made of a harder material than the capsule 50, such as resin.

Therefore, for example, when the user shakes the fragrance cartridge 100, the capsule 50 and the mixing sphere 60 collide in the gap. Capsule 50 breaks upon impact with mixing sphere 60, releasing the health-promoting agent 5-ALA.

Arranging the capsule 50 and the mixing sphere 60 in this way makes it easier for the user to destroy the capsule 50 .

[Embodiment 7]
The aroma cartridge 100 of Embodiment 7 differs from the aroma cartridge 100 of Embodiment 5 in the position where the capsule 50 enclosing the health-promoting agent is arranged. The same components as those of the fragrance cartridge 100 of Embodiment 5 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof are omitted.

FIG. 13 shows a fragrance cartridge 100 according to Embodiment 7. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 13 , a gap is formed between the support member 40 and the filter 30 in the axial direction of the fragrance cartridge 100 . A capsule 50 enclosing a health-promoting agent is placed in the void. In this embodiment, the capsule 50 is shaped like an ellipsoid.

By arranging the capsule 50 between the support member 40 and the filter 30 in this way, when the capsule 50 is broken, the health-promoting agent is easily impregnated into the filter 30 and passes through the filter 30 to a high concentration. of 5-ALA can be inhaled. That is, since the capsule 50 is arranged near the filter 30 on the mouthpiece side, the user can ingest 5-ALA at a higher concentration.

[Embodiment 8]
The fragrance cartridge 100 of Embodiment 8 differs from the fragrance cartridge 100 of Embodiment 1 in the way in which health-promoting agents are contained. The same components as those of the fragrance cartridge 100 of Embodiment 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof are omitted.

FIG. 14 shows the fragrance cartridge 100 according to the eighth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 14, the health-promoting agent is contained in filter 30 .
The filter 30 can be produced, for example, by impregnating the filter 30 with a liquid health-promoting agent and then drying it. The filter 30 is not limited to such a mode, and can be made by, for example, dispersing a powdered health-conscious agent in the filter 30 .

Thus, by including the health-oriented agent in the filter 30, the 5-ALA generated from the health-oriented agent can be sucked while avoiding the influence of the heat of the aromatic base material 20 heated to a high temperature as much as possible.

Incidentally, the health-conscious agent may be provided on the cover 10 that covers the outer peripheral portion of the filter 30 . In this case, the health-promoting agent is preferably provided on the tipping paper 13 of the cover 10 .

When the tipping paper 13 is provided with the health-promoting agent, the tipping paper 13 is preferably impregnated with the liquid health-promoting agent and dried.

Therefore, when the user holds the fragrance cartridge 100 in his or her mouth, the lips touch the chipping paper 13 impregnated with the health-promoting agent. At that time, 5-ALA is taken into the user's body through the lips. Thus, even if 5-ALA is ingested through the user's skin, that is, through the lips, various effects of 5-ALA can be expected.

When the chipping paper 13 is provided with a health-promoting agent, it is preferable to use a filter 30 impregnated with the health-promoting agent. When using such a fragrance cartridge 100, the user can ingest 5-ALA contained in mainstream smoke, and can also ingest 5-ALA from the lips. In addition, 5-ALA volatilized from the filter 30 soaks into the tipping paper 13, thereby increasing the concentration of 5-ALA in the tipping paper 13 and promoting the uptake of 5-ALA from the skin.

[Embodiment 9]
The aroma cartridge 100 of the ninth embodiment differs from the aroma cartridge 100 of the eighth embodiment in the manner in which health-promoting agents are contained. The same components as those of the fragrance cartridge 100 of the eighth embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof are omitted.

FIG. 15 shows the fragrance cartridge 100 according to the eighth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 15, a capsule 50 enclosing a health-promoting agent is enclosed in a filter 30. As shown in FIG. More specifically, the capsule 50 is arranged axially in the middle of the fragrance cartridge 100 in the filter 30 .

Although the size of the capsule 50 arranged in the filter 30 is not particularly limited, it can be set to be larger than the capsules of the above-described embodiments. That is, when the size of the capsules 50 arranged in the fragrance base material 20 is increased, the amount of the fragrance base material 20 is decreased. Further, when the capsule 50 is arranged in the above-described gap, if the size of the capsule is increased, the gap is also widened accordingly, so that the length of the fragrance cartridge 100 in the axial direction is increased. However, when the capsule 50 is placed in the filter 30, this problem does not arise, and a larger capsule can be placed than the capsules placed in other positions.

By enclosing the capsule 50 in the filter 30 in this way, the filter 30 can be pinched to make it easier to break the capsule 50, and the filter 30 is effectively impregnated with the health-conscious agent that flows out when the capsule 50 is broken. can be made

The shape of the capsule 50 is not limited to a spherical shape, and may be an elliptical shape as shown in FIG. 16, for example. By making the shape of the capsule 50 ellipsoid, more health-promoting agents can be enclosed in the capsule 50 . Moreover, since the length of the capsule 50 is increased, the capsule 50 can be easily burst when pressed with a finger.

The health-conscious agent may be contained in materials other than capsules. For example, a sponge material such as polyurethane or a porous material such as pumice stone may be impregnated with a liquid health-promoting agent. By impregnating the sponge material or the porous material with the health-conscious agent in this way, it is possible to impregnate the health-conscious agent more than when the aromatic base material 20 is impregnated. In addition, it is possible to manufacture the fragrance cartridge 100 more easily than in the case of encapsulating the health-conscious agent in the capsule 50 .

<Example>
[Test Example 1] (sensory evaluation of flavor)
An aromatic base material containing a health-promoting agent and crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone was prepared as an example, and an aromatic base material that did not contain at least one of the health-promoting agent and crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone was prepared as a comparative example, and the flavors of both aerosols were evaluated. bottom.

(Preparation of sample: Example 1)
A fragrance cartridge 100 of Example 1 was produced with the formulation shown in Table 1. Specifically, the basic composition was the composition of fragrance source materials (aroma materials, fragrance materials and flavor materials), health-promoting agents, aerosol formers and heat-melting substances. In Example 1, the basic composition was 65% by mass of the fragrance source material and the health-promoting agent, 25% by mass of the aerosol former, and 10% by mass of the heat-melting substance. The concentration of 5-ALA in this Example 1 was 0.4% by mass.

15 parts by mass of aromatic agent, 23 parts by mass of binder, 21 parts by mass of sorbent, 0.005 part by mass of preservative and 20 parts by mass of pure water are added to 100 parts by mass of the basic composition. A fragrance cartridge 100 of Example 1 was produced. Although pure water is added for molding, it is removed from the aromatic base material by drying after molding.

As the aroma source material, konjac powder was used as the aroma material of the raw material (B1), black tea and osmanthus flower were used as the fragrance material of the raw material (A1), and Jiaogulan was used as the flavor material of the raw material (A3).

Glycerin and propylene glycol were used as the raw material (A4) aerosol former.
Beeswax was used as the heat-melting substance of the raw material (A2).
Peppermint oil and menthol were used as the aromatic agent as the raw material (A4).
CMC sodium salt and sugarcane fiber were used as the binder of raw material (A3).
Crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone and β-cyclodextrin were used as the raw material (A3) sorbent.
Potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate were used as preservatives for the raw material (B2).

Raw materials (A1) and (A2) were prepared in the manner shown in FIG. Specifically, the raw material (A1) was obtained by pulverizing the fragrance material into powder after sterilization. The raw material (A2) was prepared by coarsely mixing the flavor material, the health-promoting agent and the heat-melting substance in a Henschel mixer, compressing and shearing the mixture, cooling the mixture to 0° C. or below, and pulverizing the mixture. The raw materials (A1) and (A2) were screened with an 80-mesh sieve to have an average particle size of about 250 μm.

Also, in the mode shown in FIG. 6, the fragrance cartridge 100 was produced using the raw materials (A) and (B). Specifically, a mixing step of mixing raw materials (A) and (B) with a kneader was performed.

Next, a compression/shearing process was carried out to form the mixture into a sheet using three rolls. In the compressing/shearing process, it was formed into a sheet having a thickness of 0.28±0.02 mm. The compression and shearing process was performed below the melting point of beeswax.
After that, a cutting process for cutting the sheet was performed. In the cutting step, the sheet was cut to have a width of 1.5±0.1 mm and a length of about 240 mm.

The fragrant base material thus obtained was wrapped in paper so as to have a predetermined filling rate. Next, the fragrance cartridge 100 was manufactured by cutting the wound fragrance base material to a length of 11.5 to 12.0 mm and then drying it.

(Creation of Comparative Example 1)
A fragrance cartridge 100 of Comparative Example 1 was produced with the formulation shown in Table 4. Comparative Example 1 differs from Example 1 in that the raw material (A2), a health-promoting agent, is not included. Others are the same as those of Examples 1 to 3, so the description of the raw materials and manufacturing method is omitted.

With the configuration as described above, the fragrance cartridge 100 according to the present invention is attached to a suction device having a heating means and is heated by the heating means to generate an aerosol. an aromatic base material 20 made of a non-tobacco material that generates an aerosol containing an aromatic component when heated, and a health-conscious agent having a predetermined effect, which are accommodated at one end of the cover 10. and the health-conscious agent comprises at least 5-aminolevulinic acid.

Thus, by smoking using the aroma cartridge 100 using the aroma base material 20 containing 5-aminolevulinic acid and made of a non-tobacco material, the user can prevent health hazards caused by tobacco materials and You can experience various benefits.

In addition, since the 5-aminolevulinic acid contained in the health-conscious drug is 5-aminolevulinic acid phosphate, it is possible to prevent the heat-not-burn cigarette, which is a suction device, from being corroded.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 100 fragrance cartridge 10 cover 20 fragrance substrate 30 filter 40 support member 50 capsule

Claims (2)

An aroma cartridge made of a non-tobacco plant, which is attached to a suction device having a heating means and generates an aerosol by being heated by the heating means,
a cylindrical packaging member;
a fragrant base that generates an aerosol containing a fragrant component when heated, and is housed at one end of the packaging member;
and a benefit agent having a predetermined benefit,
A fragrance cartridge, wherein the benefit agent contains at least 5-aminolevulinic acid. 2. The fragrance cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the 5-aminolevulinic acid contained in said benefit agent is 5-aminolevulinic acid phosphate.

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