JP5824159B2 - Flavor aspirator package - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a flavor inhaler package including at least a first non-burning type flavor inhaler and a second non-burning type flavor inhaler connected to each other.

  In general, a plurality of smoking articles such as cigarettes and cigars are provided to users. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a package that stores a plurality of smoking articles. Patent Document 2 discloses a cigarette unit in which a plurality of smoking articles are joined via glue.

  According to the package or the cigarette unit of Patent Literature 1 and Patent Literature 2, a plurality of smoking articles can be collectively provided to the user.

  However, the above-described prior art has the following problems. The packaging body of patent document 1 has accommodated the some smoking article in the box as a packaging body. Each smoking article is stored in an individually separated state. Therefore, since the smoking article can be moved in the box as the user consumes, the quality of the smoking article may deteriorate due to collision with the smoking articles or the inner wall of the box. Even when the smoking article is not easily moved in the box and is packed to a certain extent, when one smoking article is taken out, another smoking article may be taken out at the same time.

  Moreover, as for the tobacco unit of patent document 2, paste is attached to the outer peripheral surface of each smoking article. Since glue has adhered to the outer peripheral surface of a smoking article, it may adhere to a user's finger. It becomes difficult for the user to handle the smoking article, and the usability may be deteriorated. Furthermore, since the outer peripheral surface of the cigarette unit disclosed in Patent Document 2 is torn apart, it is necessary for the user to rewind the cigarette unit with a cigarette paper or the like, which is very complicated.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2000-109064 US Patent Publication No. 5526825

  A feature of the present invention is a flavor inhaler package including at least a first non-burning type flavor inhaler and a second non-burning type flavor inhaler connected to each other, wherein the first non-burning type flavor inhaler and the second non-burning type flavor inhaler are provided. Each of the non-combustion type flavor inhalers has a flavor generation source and a flexible holder capable of forming an air flow path extending along a predetermined direction, and the flavor generation source is controlled by the holder. In the state where the air flow path is formed, the air flow path is configured to be accommodated in the air flow path, and a part of the flavor generating source is joined to a part of the holder, The gist is that a separation line for separating the non-burning type flavor inhaler and the second non-burning type flavor inhaler is formed.

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a flavor inhaler package 1 according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is an AA cross-sectional view of the flavor inhaler package 1 shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of the flavor inhaler 10 according to the embodiment before deformation. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the flavor inhaler 10 shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view of the flavor inhaler 10 according to the embodiment after deformation. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the flavor inhaler 10 shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view of a flavor inhaler package 1A according to the first modification. FIG. 8 is a schematic perspective view of a flavor inhaler package 1B according to Modification 2. FIG. 9 is a schematic perspective view of a flavor inhaler package 1C according to Modification 3. FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view of a flavor inhaler package 1D according to Modification 4. FIG. 11 is a schematic perspective view of a flavor inhaler package 1E according to Modification 5. FIG. 12 is a schematic perspective view of the flavor inhaler 10 according to Modifications 6 to 9. FIG. 13 is a view showing a flavor inhaler 10 according to Modification Example 10. 14 is an EE cross-sectional view of the flavor inhaler 10 shown in FIG.

  Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following description of the drawings, the same or similar parts are denoted by the same or similar reference numerals. However, it should be noted that the drawings are schematic and ratios of dimensions and the like are different from actual ones.

  Accordingly, specific dimensions and the like should be determined in consideration of the following description. Moreover, it is a matter of course that portions having different dimensional relationships and ratios are included between the drawings.

(1) Configuration of flavor inhaler package The configuration of the flavor inhaler package will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a flavor inhaler package 1 according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is an AA cross-sectional view of the flavor inhaler package 1 shown in FIG. FIG. 3 to FIG. 6 are views showing an article (here, the flavor inhaler 10) constituting the flavor inhaler package 1.

  The flavor inhaler package 1 includes a plurality of flavor inhalers 10 and a support 20 that connects the plurality of flavor inhalers 10 and is a non-combustion type that sucks a flavor without burning a flavor generation source. Among a plurality of flavor suction devices 10 (the first flavor suction device 10A, the second flavor suction device 10B, the third flavor suction device 10C, the fourth flavor suction device 10D, and the fifth flavor suction device 10E), an adjacent pair The flavor inhalers 10 are connected to each other. In the first embodiment, each of the plurality of flavor inhalers 10 (holder 12 described later) is joined to the support 20. Each flavor inhaler 10 can be separated from the support 20 separately.

  The support 20 is composed of a single sheet material, and is folded in two with the fold line 20L as a base point. The support 20 has inner surfaces 20a and 20b that face each other in a folded state. Of the inner surfaces 20a and 20b, a part of one inner surface 20a and a part of the flavor inhaler 10 are joined. A separation line 16 (for example, perforation) is formed in the flavor suction device 10. The flavor inhaler 10 is configured to be separable from the support 20 by a separation line 16. 3 to 6 show the flavor inhaler 10 separated from the support 20.

  The flavor inhaler 10 includes an inner body 11 and a holder 12. The inner body 11 is a bag body that contains the flavor generation source 13. The inner body 11 is made of a material having air permeability and flexibility. Air permeability should just be comprised so that passage of the flavor component of the flavor generation source 13 included in the inner body 11 is possible. The flexibility only needs to be deformable when the user holds the flavor inhaler with a finger or the like.

  In addition, the inner body 11 should just have air permeability and the above-mentioned flexibility, and can use a nonwoven fabric, a textile fabric, and a porous sheet material.

  The holder 12 is configured by a single sheet material having flexibility. The flexibility only needs to be deformable when the user holds the flavor inhaler with a finger or the like. If the air permeability of the holder 12 is too high, air flows from the periphery of the holder 12 into the inner body 11 during suction, and there is a risk that the amount of air flowing to the flavor generation source will decrease. Therefore, the holder 12 only needs to have the above-described flexibility and low air permeability so as not to hinder the inflow of air to the flavor generating source. Paper, non-woven fabric, woven fabric, porous sheet Materials can be used.

  The holder 12 surrounds the inner body 11 by being folded based on two or more parallel folds (for example, the first fold L1 and the second fold L2). The inner circumference of the holder 12 is longer than the outer circumference of the inner body. A part of the holder 12 and a part of the inner body 11 are joined. In FIG. 2 etc., the joining part 14 in which a part of the holder 12 and a part of the inner body 11 are joined is illustrated.

  In the embodiment, the direction along the fold of the holder 12 is defined as the axial direction X, and the direction orthogonal to the axial direction X is defined as the width direction Y (see FIG. 1). Openings 19 are formed at both ends in the axial direction X of the holder 12. The opening 19 serves as a mouthpiece when the user sucks the flavor generation source. The holder 12 is a holder having a mouthpiece for sucking a flavor generation source contained in the inner body 11. The user sucks air from the outside of the inner body 11 through the opening 19 of the holder 12 and sucks the flavor component of the flavor generating source 13 included in the inner body 11.

  A part of the inner body 11 and a part of the holder 12 are joined at the joint 14. In other words, the flavor generating source 13 is joined to a part of the holder 12 at the joint 14 via a part of the inner body 11. The inner body 11 and the holder 12 are both flexible and can be appropriately deformed by the user. For example, when the inner body 11 and the holder 12 are not bonded, the inner body 11 is removed from the holder 12 or the positions of the holder 12 and the inner body 11 are shifted, so that the user can stably taste. The component may not be sucked. However, since the joint portion 14 is provided, the inner body 11 is prevented from coming off from the holder 12, and the positions of the holder 12 and the inner body 11 are prevented from being displaced, and stable suction can be performed. .

  The holder 12 is folded with the first fold L1 as a base point, and then is folded with a second fold L2 parallel to the first fold L1 as a base point. The holder 12 has a first area FA (see FIG. 4) located outside the first fold L1 in the width direction Y before being folded with the first fold line L1 and the second fold line L2 as the base points (deployed state). And a second region SA (see FIG. 2) located outside the second fold L2 in the width direction Y, and a central region CA (see FIG. 4) between the first fold L1 and the second fold L2. . The first area FA is an area that is folded around the first fold line L1. The second area SA is an area that is folded around the second fold line L2.

  In a state where the holder 12 is folded with the first fold line L1 and the second fold line L2 as the base points, the second area SA of the holder 12 is located outside the first area FA of the holder 12. The holder 12 has an overlapping area where the first area FA and the second area overlap. Preferably, the holders 12 are joined to each other in at least a part of the overlapping region. 3 and 4 show the joint 18 where the holders 12 are joined in the overlapping region. Thus, since the holders 12 are joined to each other in at least a part of the overlapping region, the holder 12 can be prevented from unintentionally expanding, and the internal body can be prevented from being exposed.

  In addition, the structure of the junction part 14 is not limited to the form shown in FIG.3 and FIG.4. For example, the joint portion 14 may be provided in parallel with the fold line of the holder 12. Moreover, the shape of the junction part 14 is not limited to a rectangle, A line shape may be sufficient and a dot shape may be sufficient.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the length in the width direction Y of the second region SA of the holder 12 is greater than the length in the width direction Y of the center region CA of the holder 12 in a state before separation through the separation line 16. long. Therefore, in the state where the holder 12 is folded with the first fold line L1 and the second fold line L2 as base points, the outer end portion in the width direction Y of the second region of the holder 12 is wider than the second fold line L2 and the central region CA. It extends outward in the direction Y. A part of the second area SA of the holder 12 and a part of the inner surface 20a of the support body 20 are joined in the outer area OA located outside the second fold line L2 and the central area CA in the width direction Y. In FIG. 2, a joint portion 17 in which a part of the holder 12 and a part of the support 20 are joined is illustrated.

  A separation line 16 as a separation line is formed in the second region SA of the holder 12. The separation line 16 is formed in parallel with the fold line. The holder 12 can be separated into two in the width direction Y via the separation line 16. A part of the holder 12 separated through the separation line 16 is joined to the support 20. The other part of the holder 12 is separated from the support in a state in which the inner body and the flavor generation source are included. The user uses the flavor inhaler 10 separated from the support.

  In addition, the joining method of the support body 20 and the holder 12 and the joining method of the inner body 11 and the holder 12 can illustrate heat welding (heat sealing) and an adhesive agent, and can use various joining methods. For example, when using a support or a holder 12 made of a laminate film in which a thermoplastic resin is laminated on the surface of a base material such as paper, it is easily joined by thermal welding in a state of being in contact with the joined body. be able to.

  The first flavor inhaler 10A to the fifth flavor inhaler 10E are joined to the support 20 adjacent to each other in the width direction Y in a partially overlapping state. Part of the first flavor inhaler 10A and part of the second flavor inhaler 10B overlap. Specifically, in the thickness direction of the flavor inhaler 10, the outer region OA that is a part of the second region of the first flavor inhaler 10A includes the support 20 and the central region of the second flavor inhaler 10B. Located between. Similarly, a part of 2nd flavor suction device 10B and a part of 3rd flavor suction device 10C have overlapped, a part of 10C of 3rd flavor suction devices, and a part of 4th flavor suction device 10D And a part of the fourth flavor inhaler 10D and a part of the fifth flavor inhaler 10E overlap.

  The flavor inhaler 10 is longer in the axial direction X than in the width direction Y. Therefore, when the plurality of flavor inhalers 10 are adjacent to each other in the axial direction X, the dimension of the flavor inhaler package 1 in the axial direction X is long and may be difficult to store in a pocket or the like. However, since a plurality of flavor suction devices are adjacent to each other in the width direction Y, relatively long flavor suction devices can be gathered in a well-balanced manner, and the flavor suction device package 1 can be downsized.

  In addition, the inner bodies 11 that house the flavor generation sources 13 adjacent in the width direction Y (for example, the inner body 11 of the first flavor inhaler 10A and the inner body 11 of the second flavor inhaler 10B) are arranged in the width direction Y. They are spaced apart. A flavor generating source 13 is accommodated in the inner body 11. The thickness of the portion storing the flavor generation source 13 is thicker than the thickness of the portion not storing the flavor generation source 13. Therefore, when the inner bodies 11 overlap with each other, the thickness increases, and the thickness of the flavor inhaler package 1 as a whole may increase. However, since the flavor suction device 10 is arranged so that the inner bodies 11 do not overlap with each other, an increase in thickness due to the overlapping of the inner bodies 11 can be suppressed.

(2) Usage Mode of Non-Heating Type Flavor Inhaler Next, the usage mode of the flavor inhaler 10 will be described based on FIGS. 3 to 6. FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of the flavor inhaler 10 separated from the support 20 and before use, and FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB shown in FIG. In the state shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the holder 12 and the inner body 11 are in close contact with each other in the thickness direction.

  When using the flavor suction device 10, for example, the user holds the first fold line L1 and the second fold line L2 of the folded holder 12 with a finger, and the first fold line L1 and the second fold line L2 approach each other. Then, the holder 12 is pressed. By pressing the holder 12 with the finger in this way, the holder 12 and the inner body 11 are deformed, and a gap is formed between the center area CA of the holder 12 and the first area FA of the holder 12. By deforming in this way, the cross-sectional shape of the holder 12 and the cross-sectional shape of the inner body 11 become substantially circular. A gap between the center area CA of the holder 12 and the first area FA of the holder 12 serves as an air flow path through which air can pass.

  At this time, the inner body 11 is adhered to the center area CA between the first fold line L1 and the second fold line L2 of the holder 12 and the first area FA between the first fold line L1 and the second fold line L2. ing. Accordingly, the inner body 11 is also deformed following the deformation of the center area CA and the first area FA of the holder 12. Therefore, the inner body 11 is disposed along the inner surface of the holder 12.

  In a state where the cross-sectional shapes of the holder 12 and the inner body 11 are substantially circular, the user sucks air using one opening 19 of the holder 12 as a mouthpiece. Thereby, air flows into the space | gap of the holder 12 from the other opening. Since the inner body 11 is bonded to the inner surface of the holder via the joint portion 14, the air passing through the gap of the holder 12 passes through the inner body 11 and is a flavor generation source disposed in the inner body 11. Thirteen flavor components are given to the user.

  According to the flavor inhaler package 1 according to the present embodiment, each of the plurality of flavor inhalers 10 is joined to the support 20, and flavor suction is performed via the separation line 16 formed in each flavor inhaler 10. Each vessel 10 can be separated from the support 20. Therefore, when one flavor suction device 10 is taken out, the other flavor suction devices 10 are not taken out at the same time, and each flavor suction device 10 can be separated separately.

  Moreover, each flavor suction device 10 has a part of the inner body 11 in which the flavor generating source 13 is accommodated and a part of the holder 12, and the constituent members are integrated. Therefore, after separating the flavor inhaler 10 from the support 20, it is not necessary to wrap other members or store them in other members. After the user separates the flavor inhaler 10 from the support 20, the user can use it without requiring complicated work, and can suppress deterioration in usability.

  Further, the separation line 16 of the flavor suction device 10 is located between the first fold L1 and the second fold L2 in a state where the holder is folded at the crease base. Since the separation line 16 is disposed between the first fold line L1 and the second fold line L2, the separation line 16 of the holder 12 is located between the first fold line L1 and the second fold line L2.

  When the user uses the flavor suction device 10, the pair of folds of the flavor suction device 10 may be gripped. If the separation line 16 of the holder 12 overlaps with the pair of folds or is positioned on the outer side in the width direction Y than the pair of folds, the user's finger may hit the separation line 16 of the holder 12 and give a stimulus to the user. However, since the separation line 16 of the holder 12 is located between the first fold line L1 and the second fold line L2, it is possible to suppress the separation line 16 of the holder 12 from directly hitting the user's finger.

  As described above, the flavor inhaler package 1 according to the first embodiment includes a plurality of non-combustion type flavor inhalers 10 (first non-combustion type flavor inhaler and second non-combustion type flavor inhaler) connected to each other. ) At least. Each of the first non-combustion type flavor inhaler and the second non-combustion type flavor inhaler extends along the flavor generation source 13 (the inner body 11 housing the flavor generation source 13) and a predetermined direction (axial direction X). And a flexible holder 12 capable of forming an air flow path. The flavor generation source 13 (the inner body 11 that stores the flavor generation source 13) is configured to be stored in the air flow path in a state where the air flow path is formed by the holder 12. A part of the flavor generation source 13 (the inner body 11 accommodating the flavor generation source 13) is joined to a part of the holder 12. A separation line 16 is formed for separating the first non-burning type flavor inhaler and the second non-burning type flavor inhaler.

  In addition, in the flavor inhaler package 1 according to the first embodiment, the holder 12 is configured to be folded with two or more folds (fold line L1 and fold line L2) extending along a predetermined direction (axial direction X) as a base point. Sheet shape. In the state where the holder 12 is folded using two or more folds as a base point, an air flow path is formed.

(3) Flavor Inhaler Package According to Modification 1 Next, a flavor inhaler package 1A according to the modification will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view of a flavor inhaler package 1A according to the first modification. In the following description of the modified example, only the configuration different from the flavor inhaler package of the embodiment will be described, and the same reference numerals will be used for the same configurations as those of the embodiment, and description thereof will be omitted.

  The flavor inhaler package 1A according to Modification 1 does not include the support 20, and a plurality of flavor inhalers 10 are directly connected to each other. Specifically, the holder 12 of the first flavor inhaler 10 </ b> A and the holder 12 of the second flavor inhaler 10 </ b> B are connected via a disconnection line 16. The first flavor suction device 10A and the second flavor suction device 10B are adjacent to each other in the width direction Y. The separation line 16 is located at the boundary between the first flavor suction device 10A and the second flavor suction device 10B, and is parallel to the fold line of the holder 12.

  According to the flavor inhaler package 1A according to the modified example 1, since the support is not provided, the size can be further reduced. Further, the flavor inhaler package 1A according to the modified example 1 can be folded with the separation line 16 as a base point in a state where a plurality of flavor inhalers are connected, and when folded in a state in which a plurality of flavor inhalers are connected. Not affected by the support. Therefore, the user can easily transform the flavor inhaler package 1A into a desired shape and size.

  As described above, in the flavor inhaler flavor inhaler package 1A according to the modified example 1, the plurality of non-combustion type flavor inhalers 10 (first non-combustion type flavor inhaler and second non-combustion type flavor inhaler) are , Orthogonal to the predetermined direction (axial direction X) so that the predetermined direction (axial direction X) of the first non-burning type flavor inhaler and the predetermined direction (axial direction X) of the second non-burning type flavor inhaler are parallel. It is lined up in the direction (width direction Y). The holder 12 of the first non-burning type flavor inhaler and the holder 12 of the second non-burning type flavor inhaler are connected to each other. The separation line 16 is formed at the boundary between the holder 12 of the first non-burning type flavor inhaler and the holder 12 of the second non-burning type flavor inhaler, and extends along a predetermined direction (axial direction X).

  According to the first modification, since the separation line 16 is not formed at the portion where the holder 12 overlaps, the flavor suction is performed when the flavor inhaler 10 is separated along the separation line 16 as compared with the third modification described later. It should be noted that the vessel 10 is easy to separate.

  (4) Flavor inhaler package according to Modification 2

  Next, a flavor inhaler package 1B according to Modification 2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a schematic perspective view of a flavor inhaler package 1B according to Modification 2. In the flavor inhaler package 1B according to the modified example 2, the first flavor inhaler 10A and the second flavor inhaler 10B are connected via the support 20, and the separation line 16 is a holder of the first flavor inhaler. And it is formed in the holder of a 2nd flavor suction device.

  The separation line 16 is formed in at least one of the openings 19 provided at both ends of the holder 12. The opening 19 is shorter than the end of the holder 12 parallel to the fold. Therefore, the flavor inhaler package 1B according to the modified example 2 has a shorter part to be separated through the separation line 16 than the flavor inhaler package in which the separation line 16 is formed at the end of the holder 12 parallel to the fold line, and the user Can easily separate the flavor inhaler from the support 20.

As described above, in the engagement Ru flavor inhaler package 1A in the first modification, a plurality of non-combustion type flavor suction device 10 (first non-combustion type flavor inhaler and the second non-combustion type flavor inhaler) is first A direction orthogonal to the predetermined direction (axial direction X) so that the predetermined direction (axial direction X) of the first non-burning type flavor inhaler and the predetermined direction (axial direction X) of the second non-burning type flavor inhaler are parallel to each other ( Aligned in the width direction Y). The holder 12 of the first non-burning type flavor inhaler and the holder 12 of the second non-burning type flavor inhaler are connected to each other. The separation line 16 is formed at the boundary between the holder 12 of the first non-burning type flavor inhaler and the holder 12 of the second non-burning type flavor inhaler, and extends along a predetermined direction (axial direction X).

  (5) Flavor inhaler package according to modification 3

  Next, a flavor inhaler package 1C according to Modification 3 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a schematic perspective view of a flavor inhaler package 1C according to Modification 3. The flavor inhaler package 1 </ b> C according to the modification 3 does not include the support body 20, and the plurality of flavor inhalers 10 are connected to each other through the separation line 16. The separation line 16 is formed at both ends of the holder 12 in the axial direction X. The plurality of flavor inhalers 10 are arranged adjacent to each other in the axial direction X without the support 20 interposed therebetween. Therefore, the flavor inhaler package 1 </ b> C according to Modification 3 does not include the support 20, and thus can be further downsized. The flavor inhaler package 1C according to the modified example 3 can be folded with the separation line 16 as a base point in a state in which the plurality of flavor inhalers 10 are connected, and when folded in a state in which the plurality of flavor inhalers 10 are connected. It is not affected by the support 20. Therefore, the user can easily transform the flavor inhaler package 1C into a desired shape and size.

  As described above, in the flavor inhaler package 1C according to the modified example 3, the plurality of non-burning type flavor inhalers 10 (the first non-burning type flavor inhaler and the second non-burning type flavor inhaler) are the first. The predetermined direction (axial direction X) of the non-combustion type flavor inhaler and the predetermined direction (axial direction X) of the second non-combustion type flavor inhaler are arranged in the predetermined direction (axial direction X) so as to be provided on the same extension line. It is out. The holder 12 of the first non-burning type flavor inhaler and the holder 12 of the second non-burning type flavor inhaler are connected to each other. The separation line 16 is formed at the boundary between the holder 12 of the first non-burning type flavor inhaler and the holder 12 of the second non-burning type flavor inhaler, and is orthogonal to the predetermined direction (axial direction X) (width direction Y). ).

  According to the third modification, it should be noted that the entire length of the separation line 16 is shorter than that of the first modification described above.

  (6) Flavor inhaler package according to modification 4

  Next, a flavor inhaler package 1D according to Modification 4 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view of a flavor inhaler package 1D according to Modification 4. In the flavor inhaler package 1 </ b> D according to the modified example 4, the separation line 16 is formed on the support 20. The first flavor inhaler 10A and the second flavor inhaler 10B are arranged adjacent to each other in the width direction Y. The support 20 is composed of a single sheet material disposed across the plurality of flavor inhalers 10. The support and each flavor suction device 10 are joined to each other. The separation line 16 of the support 20 is formed at a position corresponding to the boundary between the first flavor suction device 10A and the second flavor suction device 10B. The support separating line 16 is formed along the axial direction X of the holder 12. When the support 20 is separated via the separation line 16, one flavor suction device 10 can be separated from the other flavor suction device 10 and the other portion of the support 20 together with a part of the support 20.

  By providing the separation line 16 in the support body 20 in this way, the separation line 16 after separation is formed in the support body 20 and is not formed in the flavor inhaler 10 itself. For example, when the separation line 16 after separation is formed on the flavor inhaler 10 itself, a finger or the like may hit the separation line 16 when the user uses the flavor inhaler 10. However, by providing a separation line on the support 20, it is possible to prevent the cut portion after separation from hitting the user.

  As described above, in the flavor inhaler package 1D according to the modified example 4, the plurality of non-burning type flavor inhalers 10 (the first non-burning type flavor inhaler and the second non-burning type flavor inhaler) are the first. The non-burning type flavor inhaler and the second non-burning type flavor inhaler are connected to each other via a support 20 that supports the non-burning type flavor inhaler and the second non-burning type flavor inhaler. The separation line 16 is formed on the support 20.

  (7) Flavor inhaler package according to modification 5

  Next, a flavor inhaler package 1E according to Modification 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a schematic perspective view of a flavor inhaler package 1E according to Modification 5. In the flavor inhaler package 1 </ b> E according to the modified example 5, the separation line 16 is formed on the support 20. The support 20 is formed with a cutting part 21 and a cutting line 16 that connects the cutting part 21. The cutting part 21 is previously formed on the support. The part surrounded by the cutting part 21 and the separation line 16 of the support is separated from the part around the support 20. Each flavor suction device 10 is joined to a portion surrounded by the cutting portion 21 and the separation line 16 of the support 20. Therefore, when the support 20 is separated through the separation line 16, one flavor suction device 10 can be separated from the other flavor suction device 10 and the other portion of the support 20 together with a part of the support 20.

  By providing the separation line 16 in the support body 20 in this way, the separation line 16 after separation is formed in the support body 20 and is not formed in the flavor inhaler 10 itself. For example, when the separation line 16 after separation is formed on the flavor inhaler 10 itself, a finger or the like may hit the separation line 16 when the user uses the flavor inhaler 10. However, by providing the separation line 16 on the support 20, it is possible to prevent the separation line 16 after separation from hitting the user.

  As described above, in the flavor inhaler package 1E according to the modified example 5, the plurality of non-burning type flavor inhalers 10 (the first non-burning type flavor inhaler and the second non-burning type flavor inhaler) are the first. The non-burning type flavor inhaler and the second non-burning type flavor inhaler are connected to each other via a support 20 that supports the non-burning type flavor inhaler and the second non-burning type flavor inhaler. The separation line 16 is formed on the support 20.

(8) Flavor inhaler according to modification Note that the holder 12 of the flavor inhaler is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a view showing a flavor inhaler 10 according to a modification. FIG. 12 is a side view of the flavor inhaler 10 with reference to the arrow D shown in FIG. 3, and shows the flavor inhaler 10 in a state of being separated via the separation line 16.

  Fig.12 (a) has shown the flavor suction device 10F which concerns on the modification 6. FIG. In the state in which the holder 12 of the flavor inhaler 10F according to the modified example 6 is separated through the separation line 16, the length a in the width direction Y of the second region is the length in the width direction Y of the central region (first Longer than the distance between the first fold L1 and the second fold L2.

  When using the flavor inhaler 10F which concerns on the modification 6, the 2nd area | region of the holder 12 is folded on the basis of the position which overlaps with the 1st fold L1. The holder 12 is folded based on the first fold line L1, the second fold line, and the third fold line (the fold line at a position overlapping the first fold line L1). In this state, when the user presses the third fold line and the second fold line L2 closer, the flavor inhaler 10F is deformed into a cylindrical shape.

  FIG. 12B is a view showing a flavor inhaler 10G according to the modified example 7. The flavor inhaler 10G according to the modified example 7 is separated from the support 20 or the other flavor inhaler 10 via the separation line 16, and the length a in the width direction Y of the second region and the central region The length in the width direction Y (the distance between the first fold line L1 and the second fold line L2) b is the same length.

  The flavor inhaler 10G according to the present embodiment is joined to the support 20 in a state where the holder 12 is folded with the first fold line L1 and the second fold line L2 as base points, but is not limited to this configuration.

  FIG.12 (c) is the figure which showed the flavor suction device 10H which concerns on the modification 8. As shown in FIG. The flavor inhaler 10H according to the modified example 8 is folded from the support 20 or the other flavor inhaler 10 via the separation line 16, and the holder 12 is folded only on the first fold line L1. According to the flavor inhaler 10H according to the modified example 8, the thickness before use can be reduced as compared with the form in which the first and second folds are folded at the base point.

  FIG.12 (d) is the figure which showed the flavor suction device 10J which concerns on the modification 9. As shown in FIG. In the flavor inhaler 10J according to the modification 9, the holder 12 is not folded in a state where the flavor inhaler 10J is separated from the support 20 or the other flavor inhaler 10 through the separation line 16. According to the flavor inhaler 10J according to the modified example 9, the thickness before use can be further reduced.

  As another form, the flavor suction device 10J is separated from the support 20 or the other flavor suction device 10 via the separation line 16, and the holder 12 is parallel to the first fold line L1 and the second fold line L2. The third fold may be folded at the base point.

  Moreover, although the flavor suction device which concerns on embodiment has accommodated the flavor generation source 13 in the bag body as the inner body 11, it is not restricted to this structure. 13 and 14 are diagrams showing a flavor inhaler 10K according to Modification Example 10. FIG. 13 is a schematic perspective view of a flavor inhaler 10K according to Modification Example 10, and FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken along line EE shown in FIG.

  A flavor inhaler 10K according to Modification 10 includes an inner body 11A made of a plate-like flavor generation source. The holder 12A is composed of three sheet materials (a first sheet material 12c, a second sheet material 12d, and a third sheet material 12e). The three sheet materials are laminated in the thickness direction of the flavor suction device. Openings (first opening 19A and second opening 19B) are formed at both ends in the axial direction X of the holder 12A.

  The first opening 19A is formed by the first sheet material 12c and the second sheet material 12d. The outer edges of the first sheet material 12c and the second sheet material 12d are joined except for the first opening 19A. The second opening 19B is formed by the second sheet material 12d and the third sheet material 12e. The outer edges of the second sheet material 12d and the third sheet material 12e are joined except for the second opening 19B.

  A vent opening 12f is formed at the center in the axial direction X and the width direction Y of the second sheet material 12d. The inner body 11A and the second sheet material 12d are joined so as to close the ventilation opening 12f.

When using the flavor inhaler configured as described above, the user first sandwiches both ends in the width direction Y of the holder 12A with fingers, and compresses the holder 12A in the width direction Y. Thereby, the first sheet material 12c and the third sheet material 12e constituting the holder are deformed so as to be separated from the second sheet material 12d. When the first sheet material 12c and the third sheet material 12e are deformed, the holder 12A is formed into a cylindrical shape as indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. In this state, between the first sheet material and second sheet material, the first air flow path having a first opening 19A is formed, and between the second sheet member and a third sheet member, the second opening A second air flow path having 19 B is formed.

  In this state, the user gives the second opening 19B as a suction port and sucks it through the second opening 19B, so that the first air flow path from the first opening 19A to the holder 12A, as indicated by the arrow in FIG. An air flow toward the ventilation opening 12f, the inner body 11A, the second air flow path, and the second opening 19B is generated. Since the flow of air contains the fragrance component released from the flavor generation source, the user can taste the fragrance component.

  As a flavor suction device package provided with the flavor suction device which concerns on the modification 10, the structure which provides the cutting | disconnection line 16 in the edge part of the axial direction X of a 1st sheet material, or the edge part of the axial direction X of a 2nd sheet material, A configuration in which the separation line 16 is provided at the end in the width direction Y of the holder 12A and a configuration in which the outer peripheral surface of the holder 12 and the support are joined and the separation line 16 is provided in a part of the support 20 can be exemplified.

(9) Other Modifications In the present embodiment, the perforation line is cited as the separation line 16, but the configuration is not limited to this, and any weak part having a lower strength than the surrounding area may be used. It may be provided. As other configurations of the separation line, in the case where the holder 12 or the support 20 is a nonwoven fabric, a low-weight area in which the basis weight of the fiber is lower than that in the surrounding area, or a stretched area in which the strength is lower than that in the surrounding area due to stretching. Can be mentioned.

  Further, as a method of separating one flavor suction device and the support or other flavor suction device through the separation line 16, not only a method of cutting the separation line 16 but also a method of peeling or pulling it out. included. A flavor generation source generates a flavor component and is not particularly limited. Specifically, for example, tobacco leaf can be used, and tobacco materials such as general chopped tobacco used for cigarettes (cigarettes), granular tobacco used for snuff, rolled tobacco, or molded tobacco are adopted. be able to. In addition to tobacco leaves, flavor components such as menthol may be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, the holder 12 is folded into a shape surrounding the inner body by folding the two or more folds at the base point. However, the shape is not limited to this configuration, and the shape surrounding the inner body is changed by deforming into a cylindrical shape. Included in the deformed configuration.

  As described above, the present invention naturally includes various embodiments that are not described herein. Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention is defined only by the invention specifying matters according to the scope of claims reasonable from the above description.

  Note that the entire content of Japanese Patent Application No. 2012-197871 (filed on September 7, 2012) is incorporated herein by reference.

  According to a feature of the present invention, there is a flavor inhaler package in which a plurality of articles are gathered, and each flavor inhaler can be separated separately, and the flavor suction that can suppress deterioration of the usability of the flavor inhaler Container package can be provided.

Claims (6)

A flavor inhaler package comprising at least a first non-burning flavor inhaler and a second non-burning flavor inhaler coupled to each other,
Each of the first non-burning type flavor inhaler and the second non-burning type flavor inhaler includes a flavor generating source and a flexible holder capable of forming an air flow path extending along a predetermined direction. And
The flavor generating source is configured to be accommodated in the air flow path in a state where the air flow path is formed by the holder,
A part of the flavor generating source is joined to a part of the holder,
A flavor inhaler package, wherein a separation line for separating the first non-combustion type flavor inhaler and the second non-combustion type flavor inhaler is formed. The holder has a sheet shape configured to be folded with two or more folds extending along the predetermined direction as a base point;
The flavor inhaler package according to claim 1, wherein the air flow path is formed in a state where the holder is folded with the two or more folds as base points. In the first non-burning type flavor inhaler and the second non-burning type flavor inhaler, the predetermined direction of the first non-burning type flavor inhaler and the predetermined direction of the second non-burning type flavor inhaler are parallel to each other. Are arranged in a direction orthogonal to the predetermined direction,
The holder of the first non-burning type flavor inhaler and the holder of the second non-burning type flavor inhaler are connected to each other;
The separation line is formed at a boundary between the holder of the first non-burning type flavor inhaler and the holder of the second non-burning type flavor inhaler, and extends along the predetermined direction. The flavor suction device package of Claim 1 or Claim 2. In the first non-burning flavor inhaler and the second non-burning flavor inhaler, the predetermined direction of the first non-burning flavor inhaler and the predetermined direction of the second non-burning flavor inhaler are on the same extension line. Are arranged in the predetermined direction,
The holder of the first non-burning type flavor inhaler and the holder of the second non-burning type flavor inhaler are connected to each other;
The separation line is formed at a boundary between the holder of the first non-burning type flavor inhaler and the holder of the second non-burning type flavor inhaler, and extends along a direction orthogonal to the predetermined direction. The flavor inhaler package according to claim 1 or 2. The first non-burning type flavor inhaler and the second non-burning type flavor inhaler are connected to each other via a support that supports the first non-burning type flavor inhaler and the second non-burning type flavor inhaler. And
The flavor inhaler package according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the separation line is formed on the support. In the first non-burning type flavor inhaler and the second non-burning type flavor inhaler, the predetermined direction of the first non-burning type flavor inhaler and the predetermined direction of the second non-burning type flavor inhaler are parallel to each other. Are arranged in a direction orthogonal to the predetermined direction,
The first non-burning type flavor inhaler and the second non-burning type flavor inhaler are connected to each other via a support that supports the first non-burning type flavor inhaler and the second non-burning type flavor inhaler. And
The support supports one end of the holder of the first non-burning type flavor inhaler and one end of the holder of the second non-burning type flavor inhaler,
The separation line is formed in the holder of the first non-burning type flavor inhaler at the boundary between the holder of the first non-burning type flavor inhaler and the support, and the second non-burning type flavor inhaler. Formed in the holder of the second non-burning flavor inhaler at the boundary between the holder of the suction device and the support,
The flavor inhaler package according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the separation line extends along a direction orthogonal to the predetermined direction.

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