JP6823855B2 - Electronic cigarette cartridge and support element - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an electronic cigarette cartridge using a tobacco plant or a non-tobacco plant and a supporting element thereof.

In recent years, in order to match the tendency of smoking cessation of cigarettes, electronic cigarette products for enjoying cigarettes have become widespread by heating cartridges containing tobacco components and sucking vaporized tobacco components without using flames. It has begun (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

In the electronic cigarette of Patent Document 1, a heating element is inserted into the aerosol-forming base material of the cartridge to heat the aerosol-forming base material to generate an aerosol containing a tobacco component. The cartridge has a hollow tubular support element that supports the aerosol-forming substrate, which resists the forces that the cartridge receives as the heating element is inserted into the aerosol-forming substrate. The tobacco component released from the aerosol-forming substrate by heating is transferred to the mouthpiece located downstream through the hollow portion of the support element and sucked by the user.

Japanese Patent No. 600451

However, in the electronic cigarette of Cited Document 1, since the support surface supporting the aerosol-forming base material is perpendicular to the central axis in the longitudinal direction of the cartridge, when the heating element is inserted into the aerosol-forming base material, An excessive load may be applied to the aerosol-forming substrate. In this case, the excessive load not only makes the insertion difficult, but also causes the cartridge to bend during insertion and sometimes the heating element itself to be damaged.

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

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is a support element used for an electronic cigarette cartridge, which directly or indirectly supports an aerosol-forming base material located at one end of the electronic cigarette cartridge. It has a support surface and a flow path for transferring the aerosol generated from the aerosol generating base material to the other end.
The support surface is characterized by having a first support surface and a second support surface on the downstream side of the first support surface.

The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that, in the invention according to claim 1, it is connected to the first support surface.

The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that, in the invention according to any one of claims 1 or 2, the second support surface is formed through a step. To do.

The invention according to claim 4 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first support surface or the second support surface is in the longitudinal direction of the aerosol-forming substrate. It is characterized by being symmetrical around the central axis of.

The invention according to claim 5 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the area ratio of the second support surface to the first support surface is 0.25. It is characterized in that it is more than double and 4.0 times or less.

The invention according to claim 6 has an aerosol-generating base material at one end and a mouthpiece at the other end, and has a support element for supporting the aerosol-generating base material between the aerosol-generating base material and the mouthpiece. An electronic cigarette cartridge, wherein the support element is the support element according to claims 1 to 5.

According to the present invention, while ensuring a flow path through which the aerosol is transferred in the electronic cigarette cartridge and stably supporting the aerosol-forming base material when the heating element is inserted, the cartridge is defective due to the insertion of the heating element. Supporting elements that do not occur can be provided.
Further, when using the electronic cigarette, the cartridge can be easily inserted and the operability can be improved.

It is a figure which illustrates the use form of an electronic cigarette cartridge. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of an electronic cigarette cartridge. It is a figure which shows an example of the packing manufactured as an aerosol forming base material. It is a figure which illustrates the manufacturing method of the electronic cigarette cartridge. It is a figure explaining the shape of the support element (301). It is a figure explaining the shape of the support element (302). It is a figure explaining the shape of the support element (303). It is a figure explaining the modification of the electronic cigarette cartridge.

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

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

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

The heating element (211) directly or indirectly generates heat by the electric power supplied from the battery (not shown) provided in the electronic cigarette body (200). The heat of the heating element (211) heats the aerosol-forming base material (110) to generate an aerosol containing an aromatic component.

Then, the generated aerosol is transferred to the mouthpiece (140) via the support element (300) and the aerosol transfer path (130) described below, and the user sucks the aerosol from the mouthpiece (140) side to release the aromatic component. It will reach the user's mouth. Hereinafter, for the purpose of explaining the present invention, the aerosol-forming base material (110) side of the electronic cigarette cartridge is referred to as an upstream side (10), and the mouthpiece side is referred to as a downstream side (20).

Note that FIG. 1 shows a case where the heating element (211) has one pin-shaped member, but as an example of another form, the heating element (211) has a plurality of pin-shaped members. You can exemplify what you are doing.

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

The support element (300) supports the aerosol-forming substrate (110). The support element (300) is arranged adjacent to the aerosol-forming substrate (110), and the side portion (160) of the support element (300) is located on the peripheral edge of the electronic cigarette cartridge (100). In contact with. The side portion (160) is fixed to the inner surface of the packaging member (150) by, for example, an adhesive.

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

As shown in FIG. 3, the filler (111) produced as the aerosol-forming base material (110) preferably has a shape such as a rod shape or a strip shape, and the filler (111) is filled during filling. It is packed so as to follow the longitudinal direction of the shape of. This stabilizes the airflow and makes it easier for the user to inhale the aromatic component from the aerosol-forming substrate (110).

In the following embodiments, specific dimensions of the support element and the like are described and described, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

In FIG. 4, the aerosol-forming base material, the transfer member, and the mouthpiece formed as described above are adjacent to each other in the order of the aerosol-forming base material, the support element, the transfer member, and the mouthpiece. A state in which a winding rod is formed by a packaging member (150) such as cigarette paper is shown. At this time, the electronic cigarette cartridge (100) has a slight adhesive applied to the side portion (160) of the support element.
(First Embodiment)

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the support element has the following features. The support element (301) has a first support surface (301A) located on the upstream side of the support element and a second support surface (301B) on the downstream side of the first support surface. The support surface (301A) and the support surface (301B) are connected to each other. Further, the connecting portion has a step (301C), and it can be said that the connecting portion is connected through the step.

In this configuration, since the support surface (301B) also serves as the central portion, the filling (111) in the central portion of the aerosol-forming base material (110) is provided by the heating element (211) inserted into the aerosol-forming base material (110). Is a configuration suitable for preventing the aerosol-forming substrate from being extruded in the direction of the central axis (1231). As described above, in the support element (301) of the present embodiment, the aerosol flow path (301K) is provided not in the central portion where the force acts when the heating element (211) is inserted, but in the peripheral portion. Further, there is a side portion (160) extending radially between the flow paths and in contact with the package (150).

This will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 shows a front view, a bottom view, a side view, and a top view. The diameter R of the bottom surface (301E) was set to 7.0 mm. As the shape of the aerosol flow path (301K), the dimensions of the width D and the depth d shown in the figure were set to 1.5 mm, respectively. The distance (X) between the support surface (301A) and the bottom surface (301E) of the aerosol-forming substrate is 13.0 mm. The distance (Y) between the support surface (301A) and the support surface (301B) connected via the step (301C) is 1.0 mm. The surface (1232A) perpendicular to the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming substrate includes the support surface (301A), and the surface (1232B) perpendicular to the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming substrate includes the support surface (301B). It is configured to include.

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

The electronic cigarette cartridge created above is inserted into the electronic cigarette body of FIG. The aerosol-forming base material is pushed from the upstream side by the heating element, the downstream portion of the aerosol-forming base material abuts on the support surface (301A) of the support element, and receives drag from the support surface (301A). At this time, in the portion of the support surface (301B) connected via the step (301C), the downstream portion of the aerosol-forming base material has not yet received drag. Subsequently, when the aerosol-forming base material is pushed by the heating element, drag is received from the support surface (301B) connected via the step (301C). In this way, the insertion of the electronic cigarette cartridge into the electronic cigarette body is completed. As described above, the drag force received from the support surface of the support member is dispersed, and the insertion is facilitated. In this way, the insertion can be made smoother, the cartridge can be prevented from bending, and the operability can be improved.

Further, the supporting element preferably directly supports the aerosol-forming base material, but may indirectly contact and support the aerosol-forming base material. The shape of the bottom surface is the same as the support surface of the aerosol-forming base material, but it may be a flat surface or another shape.

Further, the area ratio of the support surface connected to the upstream support surface via the step on the downstream side is 0 for the support surface connected to the upstream support surface via the step. It is preferably .25 times or more and 4.0 times or less. When it is 0.25 times or more, it is effective in insertability, and when it is 4.0 times or less, it is excellent in supporting ability to support the aerosol-forming base material. More preferably, when it is 0.40 times or more and 3.0 times or less, the balance between insertability and supporting capacity is excellent.

Further, another feature of the present embodiment is that it is used for an electronic cigarette body having a configuration in which a heating element (211) is inserted along the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming base material of the electronic cigarette cartridge. In some cases, it is particularly effective.
(Second embodiment)

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the support element has the following features. The support element (302) has a first support surface (302A) located on the upstream side of the support element and a second support surface (302B) on the downstream side of the first support surface. The support surface (302A) and the support surface (302B) are connected to each other. Further, the connecting portion has a step (302C), and it can be said that the connecting portion is connected via the step.

Since this configuration has a support surface (302A) that also serves as a central portion, the filler (111) in the central portion of the aerosol-forming substrate (110) is provided by the heating element (211) inserted into the aerosol-forming substrate (110). Is a configuration suitable for preventing the aerosol-forming substrate from being extruded in the direction of the central axis (1231). As described above, in the support element (302) of the present embodiment, the aerosol flow path (302K) is provided not in the central portion where the force by the heating element (211) acts, but in the peripheral portion. Further, there is a side portion (160) extending radially between the flow paths and in contact with the package (150).

This will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 shows a front view, a bottom view, a side view, and a top view. The diameter R of the bottom surface (302E) was set to 7.0 mm. As the shape of the aerosol flow path (302K), the dimensions of the width D and the depth d shown in the figure were set to 1.5 mm, respectively. The distance (X) between the support surface (302A) and the bottom surface (302E) of the aerosol-forming substrate is 13.0 mm. The distance (Y) of the support surface (302B) that is connected to the support surface (302A) via a step is 1.0 mm. The surface (1232A) perpendicular to the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming substrate includes the support surface (302A), and the surface (1232B) perpendicular to the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming substrate includes the support surface (302B). It is configured to include.

Support element (302). The aerosol-forming base material is a cylindrical paper cylinder having a diameter of about 7.0 mm filled with a sheet-like filling having a width of 1 mm, a thickness of 0.3 mm, and a length of 12 mm (111). Further, as a transfer member, a gathered polymer sheet is wrapped in paper so as to have a cylindrical shape with a diameter of about 7.0 mm and a height of 18 mm (130). As a mouthpiece, a filter is paper-wrapped so as to have a cylindrical shape with a diameter of about 7.0 mm and a height of 7.0 mm (140). Using the above, an electronic cigarette cartridge as shown in FIG. 2 was created.

The electronic cigarette cartridge created above is inserted into the electronic cigarette body of FIG. The aerosol-forming base material is pushed from the upstream side by the heating element, and the downstream portion of the aerosol-forming base material abuts on the support surface (302A) of the support element and receives drag from the support surface (302A). At this time, at the portion of the support surface (302B) connected via the step (302C), the downstream portion of the aerosol-forming base material has not yet received drag. Subsequently, when the aerosol-forming base material is pushed by the heating element, drag is received from the support surface (302B) connected via the step (302C). In this way, the insertion of the electronic cigarette cartridge into the electronic cigarette body is completed. As described above, the drag force received from the support surface of the support member is dispersed, and the insertion is facilitated. In this way, the insertion can be made smoother, the cartridge can be prevented from bending, and the operability can be improved.

Further, the supporting element preferably directly supports the aerosol-forming base material, but may indirectly contact and support the aerosol-forming base material. The shape of the bottom surface is the same as the support surface of the aerosol-forming base material, but it may be a flat surface or another shape.

Further, the area ratio of the support surface connected to the upstream support surface via the step on the downstream side is 0 for the support surface connected to the upstream support surface via the step. It is preferably .25 times or more and 4.0 times or less. When it is 0.25 times or more, it is effective in insertability, and when it is 4.0 times or less, it is excellent in supporting ability to support the aerosol-forming base material. More preferably, when it is 0.40 times or more and 3.0 times or less, the balance between insertability and supporting capacity is excellent.

Further, another feature of the present embodiment is that it is used for an electronic cigarette body having a configuration in which a heating element (211) is inserted along the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming base material of the electronic cigarette cartridge. In some cases, it is particularly effective.
(Third embodiment)

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the support element has the following features. The support element (303) has a first support surface (303A) located on the upstream side of the support element and a second support surface (303B) on the downstream side of the first support surface. The support surface (303A) and the support surface (303B) are connected to each other. Further, the connecting portion has a step (303C), and it can be said that the connecting portion is connected through the step.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the support element (303) in detail. FIG. 7 shows a perspective view, a front view, a side view, a bottom view, and a top view. A cylindrical support element having a diameter R of the bottom surface (303E) of 7.0 mm and a diameter r of the through hole (303F) of 3.0 mm was used. The width (WA) of the support surface (303A) of the aerosol-forming base material is 1.0 mm, and the width (WB) of the support surface (303B) connected to the bottom surface (303E) side via the step (303C) is 1. It is set to 0 mm. The through hole (303F) serves as a flow path for transferring the aerosol. The distance (X) between the support surface (303A) and the bottom surface (303E) of the aerosol-forming base material is 13.0 mm. The distance (Y) of the support surface (303B) that is connected to the support surface (303A) via a step is 1.0 mm. The surface (1232A) perpendicular to the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming substrate includes the support surface (303A), and the surface (1232B) perpendicular to the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming substrate includes the support surface (303B). It is configured to include.

As the support element (303) and the aerosol-forming base material, a cylindrical paper cylinder having a diameter of about 7.0 mm is filled with a sheet-like filling having a width of 1 mm, a thickness of 0.3 mm and a length of 12 mm (111). Further, as a transfer member, a gathered polymer sheet is wrapped in paper so as to have a cylindrical shape with a diameter of about 7.0 mm and a height of 18 mm (130). As a mouthpiece, a filter is paper-wrapped so as to have a cylindrical shape with a diameter of about 7.0 mm and a height of 7 mm (140). Using the above, an electronic cigarette cartridge as shown in FIG. 2 was created.

The electronic cigarette cartridge created above is inserted into the electronic cigarette body of FIG. The aerosol-forming base material is pushed from the upstream side by the heating element, and the downstream portion of the aerosol-forming base material abuts on the support surface (303A) of the support element and receives drag from the support surface (303A). At this time, at the portion of the support surface (303B) connected via the step (303C), the downstream portion of the aerosol-forming base material has not yet received drag. Subsequently, when the aerosol-forming base material is pushed by the heating element, drag is received from the support surface (303B) connected via the step (303C). In this way, the insertion of the electronic cigarette cartridge into the electronic cigarette body is completed. As described above, the drag force received from the support surface of the support member is dispersed, and the insertion is facilitated. In this way, the insertion can be made smoother, the cartridge can be prevented from bending, and the operability can be improved.

Further, the supporting element preferably directly supports the aerosol-forming base material, but may indirectly contact and support the aerosol-forming base material. Although the shape of the bottom surface is flat, it may be the same as the support surface of the aerosol-forming base material, or it may have another shape. Further, in the present embodiment, the through hole has been described as an example, but it may have two or more through holes.

Further, the area ratio of the support surface connected to the upstream support surface via the step on the downstream side is 0 for the support surface connected to the upstream support surface via the step. It is preferably .25 times or more and 4.0 times or less. When it is 0.25 times or more, it is effective in insertability, and when it is 4.0 times or less, it is excellent in supporting ability to support the aerosol-forming base material. More preferably, when it is 0.40 times or more and 3.0 times or less, the balance between insertability and supporting capacity is excellent.

With this configuration, a symmetrical support surface can be formed around the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming substrate. Therefore, for example, a heating element having a non-symmetrical shape, for example, a blade-shaped one can be used. Even if it is used, the effect can be made uniform depending on the insertion direction of the cartridge.

Further, another feature of the present embodiment is that it is used for an electronic cigarette body having a configuration in which a heating element (211) is inserted along the central axis (1231) of the aerosol-forming base material of the electronic cigarette cartridge. In some cases, it is particularly effective.

Although the embodiments have been described above, in the present invention, the steps may be formed so as to be parallel to the central axis of the aerosol-forming base material, or may be inclined with respect to the central axis. You may have. Further, the first support surface or the second support surface may have a surface that is inclined with respect to a plane perpendicular to the central axis of the aerosol-forming base material, or may have irregularities. Good.

FIG. 8 (1) shows a configuration in which the aerosol-forming base material (110) and the supporting element (300) are in contact with each other, and is a preferable form because the aerosol-forming base material (110) can be stably supported. .. In addition, since the structure is simple, there is a great advantage in manufacturing.

In FIG. 8 (2), a partition wall member (160) is provided between the aerosol-forming base material (110) and the support element (300), and is configured to be in contact with the partition wall member (160). The partition wall member (160) is preferably one that has good air permeability, such as a filter or paper, and that breaks when the heating element (211) is inserted. Providing such a partition member is effective in preventing the aerosol-forming base material (110) from moving with the electronic cigarette cartridge due to the influence of physical distribution such as during transportation.

In FIG. 8 (3), it is also preferable to have a lid (170) on the side where the heating element (211) of the aerosol-forming base material (110) is inserted. In this way, it is effective in preventing the dissipation of the aroma of the aerosol-forming base material (110). Further, there is an effect that the aerosol-forming base material (110) can be prevented from falling out from the electronic cigarette cartridge due to the influence of physical distribution such as during transportation. Examples of the material of the lid (170) include a filter, paper, and sponge. When the heating element is inserted, it is also preferable to make one or more cuts in the lid (170), or to provide a circular or polygonal guide hole at the place where the heating element is inserted. It is a form.

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

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

1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 are examples of usage and appearance of the electronic cigarette cartridge.

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 3, the filler as the aerosol-forming base material (110) has a shape such as a piece shape in which the long side is about 2 to 20 times as large as the short side, a strip shape, a rod shape, or the like. In the case of, the filling material (111) is packed so that the longitudinal direction of the shape is along the longitudinal direction of the cartridge. As a result, the flow of airflow is good and it becomes easy to suck in. Note that FIG. 2 is a view seen from the end of the electronic cigarette cartridge on the side where the aerosol-forming base material (110) is located, and is partially viewed through so that the filler (111) inside the cartridge can be seen. Of course, in addition to this, for example, if the filling is flat and has a substantially constant shape, it can be rolled up and packed, so that it is easy to handle.

As the other aerosol-forming base material, it is also preferable to use a sheet formed to be half-cut, wrinkled, pleated, gathered or folded as the shape of the sheet.

As a method for producing the aerosol-forming base material (110), for example, tobacco or non-tobacco plant material is powdered, mixed with glycerin or oil, kneaded, and then made into a sheet or rod and dried. .. Alternatively, it is produced by making a paste containing water without drying.

The fibrous and porous fillings are one of the preferred forms because they are porous when packed in a cartridge and thus improve the flow of air when sucked. In order to make it porous, for example, it can be formed by piercing a dried sheet several times with a plurality of needles, but other methods may also be used.

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

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

The paste-like filling can be squeezed out and filled in the cartridge. Therefore, for example, it is possible to form a cartridge by applying a paste to the unfolded packaging member (150) and winding it together with the packaging member (150).

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

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

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

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

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

As scales, onions, higanbana, tulips, hyacinths, garlic, rakkyo, lilies, as bulbs, crocus, gradiolas, freesia, iris, satoimo, konjak, as tubers, konjak, cyclamen, anemone, begonia, chologi, potatoes, Apios, rhizomes are canna, hass (renkon), ginger, tuberous roots are dalia, sweet potato, cassaba, and tuberous roots are yam (Yamanoimo, natural yam, yam, etc.), Other examples include cubs, yams, carrots, yams, and scraps. Examples of stems include asparagus, bamboo shoots, udo, radish, and yacon.

The potatoes or the plants listed below contain carbohydrates and are preferably used as a material for at least a part of the filling (111). For example, starch includes corn starch (corn), potato starch (potato), kansho starch (sweet potato), tapioca starch (tapioca), and the like, and there are examples of use as a thickener, stabilizer, and the like. These starches have improved acid resistance, heat resistance, share resistance, etc. by cross-linking, storage stability improvement by esterification, etherification, gelatinization promotion, etc., transparency improvement by oxidation, film property improvement, storage stability, etc. It is possible by improving it.

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

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

To give specific examples, for example, plants used as herbs and spices include chinashi nuts, humpper leaves, Japanese pepper, YOMOGI, wasabi, Ajowan seed, anis, alfalfa, echinacea, eshalot, estragon, and everlasting flower. , Elder, All Spice, Oris Root, Olegano, Orange Peel, Orange Flower, Orange Leaf, Kaien Chili Pepper (Kaienne Chili Pepper), Chamomile German, Chamomile Roman, Cardamon, Curry Leaf, Garlic (Niniku), Cat Nip, Caraway, Caraway Seed, Kinmokusei, Kumin, Kumin Seed, Clove, Green Cardamon, Green Pepper, Cornflower, Saffron, Cedar, Cinnamon, Jasmine, Juniper Berry, Jorokia, Ginger, Star Anis, Spare Mint, Smack, Sage, Seboli ( Savory), celery, celery seed, turmeric (Ukon), thyme, tamarind, tarragon, charville (selfille), chives, dill, dill seed, tomato (dried tomato), tonka bean, dried coriander, nutmeg, hibiscus, habanero, jalapeno , Bird's eye, basil, vanilla, pakuchi (coriander), parsley, paprika, hissop, piments death pellet, pink pepper, phenuglique seed, fennel, brown mustard, black cardamon, black cumin, black pepper, vetiver, penny royal, peppermint ( Hacka), Horse Radish, White Pepper, White Mustard, Poppy Seed, Porcini, Majorum, Mustard Seed, Maniget, Marigold, Malva Flower, Mace, Yarrow Flower, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Licoris, Linden, Red Clover, Red Pepper, Lemon Glass, lemon verbena, lemon balm, lemon peel, rose (rose), rose buds (purple), rose hips, rose petal, rosemary, rose red, laurel (laurier), long pepper, sesame (raw sesame, roasted sesame), golden Peppers, cilantro, Mitaka, Japanese pepper, peppers, yuzu, etc. can be used. You can also use mixed spices (eg, five-spice powder, garam masala, rasuel hanuto, barigur, chicken curry masala, tandoori masala, cattle epis, herbes de provence) and a mixture of various plants used as poppies.

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

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

In the above, kelp was given as a specific example of plants that can be used, but other plants include sea lettuce, seaweed, red seaweed, seaweed, arame, seaweed (rock seaweed), egonori, ogonori, gagome kelp, kajime, ganiashi, and kubirezuta. , Kurome, Kombu, Susabinori, Darus, Chishimakuronori, Tsuruarame, Tengusa, Tororokonbu, Nekoashikonbu, Nori (Nori), Habanori, Hijiki, Hitoegusa, Hirome, Funori Can be done.

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

Furthermore, wheat was given as a specific example of plants that can be used, but other examples of wheat include awa, oats (cultivated varieties of crow wheat, both oats), barley (barley), sorghum, sorghum, and sorghum. Cordonbie), wheat (wheat), sorghum, tef, sorghum, barley (variant of barley), sorghum (fruit, not seed), sorghum, phonio, makomo, mochimugi (barley mochi), sorghum (barley, sorghum) , Sorghum), corn and rye (barley) can of course be used.

Furthermore, black beans were given as a specific example of plants that can be used, but other examples of cereals (Fabaceae) include adzuki beans, green beans, common beans, pea cluster bean graspy (English: Lathyrus sativus), vigna mungolia, horse gram, and horse gram. Deer bear, Zeocalpamame, Soramame, Soybean, Takeazuki, Tachinatamame, Tamarind, Tepary bean, Natamame, Hassho bean (English: Mucuna pruiens), Bambara groundnut, Hiyokomame, Fujimame, Benibanaingen, Horse gram (English: M Naturally, Ryokuto, Lupinus, Lens beans, and Lens beans (Hentou) can also be used.

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

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

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

Further, those known as Chinese herbs are also preferably used. For example: Indigo grass (Isou), Akane (Akanekon), Akame Kashiwa (Akamega wrinkle), Asenyaku (Asenyaku), Ansokukou (Ansokukou), Coptis chinensis (Ireisen), Akane Chen (Fennel), Akane (Fennel), Turmeric (Turmeric) ), Ubai, Uyaku, Urajirogashi, Uwaurushi, Agetsu, Engosaku, Coptis chinensis, Coptis chinensis, Coptis chinensis, Coptis chinensis (Osei), Coptis chinensis, Coptis chinensis, Coptis chinensis, Ohi, Otogirisou, Onji, Kaika, Gaihaku, Kagosou, Lycium chinense (Kashi), Kashu, Gajutsu, Kakko, Katsune (Kakkon), Coptis chinensis, Coptis chinensis, Coptis chinensis, Karonin, Kankyo, Kanzo , Fennel, fennel, turmeric, turmeric, wolfberry, wolfberry, wolfberry, chrysanthemum, cornatum Kyonin, Kinkan, Kinginka, Kinsensou, Kukoshi, Lycium chinense, Kujin, Coptis chinensis, Coptis chinensis (Coptis chinensis), Coptis chinensis (Coptis chinensis) , Black letters (Kuromoji), Baku (Kubaku), 荊芥 (Keigai), Katsura bark (Keihi), Ketsumeishi (Ketsumeishi), Coptis chinensis (Kengoshi), Coptis chinensis (Genjin), Coptis chinense (Kouika), Red flower (Kouka) Skin (gokanpi), fragrance (wolfberry), scented drum (wolfberry), scented demand (kouju), red ginseng (kojin), koubushi (kobushi), turmeric rice (koubay), koboku (koboku), straw book (kouhon) ), Gokahi, Goshitsu, Goshuyu, Gojokon, Goboushi, Gomiko, Saiko, Saishin, Saffron, Sankirai, Sanzashi, Sanshishi, Sanshuyu, Sanzukon, Sansounin, Sansho, Sanryo, Sanyaku (Sanryo) Sanyaku, Jiou, Zion, Jikoppi, Shikon, Shisoshi, Shisoyo, Shitsurishi, Shitei, Jifushi, Shakuyaku, Jashoushi, Shajin, Shazenshi, Shazensou, Shukusha , Juyaku, Ginger, Shurojitsu, Shiroyou, Shouma, Shobaku, Shobukon, Shini, Sadako (Joteishi), Qinpi, Shinkiku, Jingyo, Juuishi, Shokumoku, Seihi, Sekishokon, Ishibane (Sekiryujitsuhi), Ishibuki (Sekoku), Kawayumi (Senkyu), Maehu (Zenko), Riverbone (Senkotsu), Carrot flower (Sempukuka), Osteopathic tree (Sekkotsuboku), Grass fruit (Soka), Sou Kakushi ), Mulberry parasite (Sokisei), Aoiko (Sojishi), Soujutsu, Side Kashiwaba (Sokuhakuyo), Sequel (Zokudan), Mulberry bark (Sohakuhi), Soki (Soboku), Souha (Souyou) , Soukyo, Daiou, Taisou, Daifukuhi, Takusha, Tanjin, Chikujo, Chikusetsu carrot, Bamboo Leaves (Chikuyo), Chimo (Chimo), Jiyu (Chiyu), Chome (Choji), Tsurifuji (Choutokou), Chenpi (Chinpi), Tennansei (Tennansho), Tenma (Tenma), Tenmon Fuyu (Tenma) Tenmontou, Tougashi, Touki, Tougoma, Toujin, Toshinsou, Tounin, Tohi, Toshishi, Tochinomi, Tochu, Dokkatsu, Dokakon, Nikujuyo, Nikuzuku, Nindou, Carrot, Baimo, Bakuga ), Kashiwakojin (carrot), white bean (hakuhenzu), wheat gate winter (bakumontou), hukou paper (hakoshi), light load (hakka), bud fruit (banka), half-summer (hange), anti-nose (hanbi) , Banlancon, Hansilen, Yurine, Byakushi, Shirahana Jazetsusou, Hyakubukon, Byakujutsu, Eiko (Binrouji), Defensive (Bowie), Kayane (Boukon), Windbreak (Boufu), Gamo (Houou), Gamo Koeikon (Hoeikon), Peony skin (Buttonpi), Maou (Maou), Asakojin (Mashinin), Carrot, Matsuyani, Mokutsu, Mokka, Mokko, Motsuyaku, Mokuzoku, Yakan, Yakuchi, Night Carrot (Yako) Uto, Luo Han Guo, Lansou, Longannik, Ryutan, Ryokyo, Reishi, Forsythia, Forsythia, Lotus Meat (lentian), lychee (locon).

Further, the extracts of non-tobacco plants exemplified above, so-called extracts, can also be used. Examples of the forms of the extracts include liquids, starch syrup, powders, granules, and solutions.

According to the present embodiment described above, the following effects are obtained.

When inserted for use with an e-cigarette cartridge, the aerosol-forming substrate is pushed against the heating element and hits the support surface of the support element, but when it has a second support surface, the aerosol-forming member has a weak hit and the insertion is done. It can be made smoother.

As a result, while ensuring a flow path through which the aerosol is transferred in the electronic cigarette cartridge and stably supporting the aerosol-forming base material when the heating element is inserted, the insertion of the heating element does not cause a malfunction in the cartridge. Supporting elements can be provided.

Further, it is possible to provide an electronic cigarette cartridge with improved operability by facilitating the insertion of the cartridge when using the electronic cigarette.

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

100 Electronic Cigarette Cartridge 110 Aerosol Forming Base Material 111 Filling 130 Transfer Member 140 Mouthpiece 150 Packaging Member 160 Side 200 Electronic Cigarette Body 210 Insertion 211 Heating Element 300 Supporting Element

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Aerosol-forming substrates, filled with fillers containing tobacco or non-tobacco materials,
Mouthpiece,
A support element arranged between the aerosol-forming base material and the mouthpiece, and a packaging member formed into a tubular shape and packaging the aerosol-forming base material, the mouthpiece, and the support element are provided.
The supporting element is
A first surface perpendicular to the central axis of the tubular shape,
A second surface that connects from the first surface via a step,
Facing the second surface, the second surface parallel to the third surface and,
A through hole that reaches the third surface from the second surface,
The first surface is an electronic cigarette cartridge that directly or indirectly supports the aerosol-forming substrate . The support element has a recess formed by the step .
The electronic cigarette cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the recess is arranged so that the central axis passes through the recess. The electronic cigarette cartridge according to claim 2, wherein the recess and the through hole overlap when the second surface is observed along the central axis. The electronic cigarette cartridge according to claim 2 or 3 , wherein both the recess and the through hole have a circular shape in a cross section parallel to the second surface . The electronic cigarette cartridge according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the support element is arranged so that the first surface is in contact with the aerosol-forming substrate. The electronic cigarette cartridge according to claim 2 or 3 , wherein the area of the recess on the second surface is larger than the area of the through hole. The electronic cigarette cartridge according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , wherein the supporting element is made of a single material. The electronic cigarette cartridge according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the filling has at least one of a granular shape, a strip shape, a rod shape, and a sheet shape. The electronic cigarette cartridge according to claim 8 , wherein the filler having a granular shape is in the shape of at least one of powder, granules, flakes, and pellets. With a lid
Any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the lid is provided in the opening on the side where the aerosol-forming base material is arranged in the electronic cigarette cartridge, and holds the aerosol-forming base material inside the packaging member . The electronic cigarette cartridge according to paragraph 1 . The electronic cigarette cartridge according to claim 10 , wherein the material of the lid is a filter, paper or sponge. A support element configured to be placed between an aerosol-forming substrate and a mouthpiece filled with a filler containing a tobacco material or a non-tobacco material within a tubular molded packaging member.
The supporting element is
A first surface perpendicular to the central axis of the tubular shape when placed in the packaging member,
A second surface that connects from the first surface via a step,
Facing the second surface, the first surface and parallel to the third surface and,
A through hole that reaches the third surface from the second surface,
The first surface is a support element that directly or indirectly supports the aerosol-forming substrate . Further having a recess formed by the step
The support element according to claim 12 , wherein the recess is arranged in the packaging member so that the central axis passes therethrough. The support element according to claim 13 , wherein the recess and the through hole overlap when the second surface is observed along the central axis. The support element according to claim 13 or 14 , wherein both the recess and the through hole have a circular shape in a cross section parallel to the second surface . The support element according to claim 14, wherein the first surface is configured to be in contact with the aerosol-forming substrate in the packaging member. The support element according to claim 13 or 14 , wherein the area of the recess on the second surface is larger than the area of the through hole. The support element according to any one of claims 13 to 16, which comprises a single material.

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