JP7150206B2 - Manufacturing method of smoking article cartridge - Google Patents

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TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a cartridge for smoking articles.

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

In recent years, in order to meet the trend of health promotion including smoking cessation, smoking is enjoyed by heating a cartridge containing tobacco or non-tobacco components without using flame and inhaling these vaporized components. Products are starting to spread. As an example of a tobacco filling to be filled in such a heating type aroma cartridge, an example using a continuous sheet of homogenized tobacco is disclosed (Patent Document 1).

In addition, flavorings such as menthol are added to smoking articles to change their flavor. For example, a technique of encapsulating menthol and allowing it to exist in a filter has been disclosed (Patent Document 2).

Also disclosed is an article for smoking by inserting and heating a fragrance cartridge having a filling for the fragrance cartridge at its end (Patent Document 3). Furthermore, various inventions relating to heated aerosol-generating articles are known, and for example, an invention relating to a heated aerosol-generating article having a plurality of airflow paths has been disclosed (Patent Document 4).

Japanese Patent No. 6017546 Japanese Patent Publication No. 2017-506891 Japanese Patent Publication No. 2017-519915 Japanese Patent Publication No. 2016-538848

In recent years, in addition to the trend toward health promotion, with the diversification of individual user's tastes, there has been a demand for fragrance appliances that allow users to easily enjoy various fragrances and tastes.

In order to meet such demands, an object of the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing a smoking implement cartridge (fragrance cartridge) that allows users to easily enjoy various aromas and tastes.

In order to achieve the above object, one aspect of the present invention provides a packaging material comprising: a step of forming a cylindrical packaging member; dividing the interior of the member into an upstream space and a downstream space; directly filling the interior of the upstream space with an aerosol-forming substrate having a granular fragrance source material; and forming the aerosol in the upstream space. After filling the base material, the opening of the upstream space is closed with a lid, and a mouthpiece is placed at the end of the downstream space to cool between the support member and the mouthpiece. and defining an air gap.

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for manufacturing a cartridge for smoking implements that allows users to easily enjoy various aromas and tastes.

1 is a cross-sectional view of an example of a fragrance generator case for a fragrance cartridge; FIG. Fig. 2 is a cutaway perspective view of the fragrance product case shown in Fig. 1; FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a fragrance product to be filled in the fragrance product case shown in FIG. 1; 1. It is a figure which shows an example of the manufacturing method of the fragrance-producing body case shown in FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows an example of the manufacturing method of the fragrance-producing body case shown in FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows an example of the manufacturing method of the fragrance-producing body case shown in FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows an example of the manufacturing method of the fragrance-producing body case shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of an aroma cartridge in which the filling portion of the aroma generator case shown in FIG. 1 is filled with the aroma generator shown in FIG. 3; Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of an example of usage of the fragrance cartridge; FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of another example of a fragrance generator case; FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the main part of another example of the aroma generator; FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of another example of a fragrance generator case; FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing an example of a method of filling the fragrance-producing substance case shown in FIG. 9 with a fragrance-producing substance; FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing another example of a method of filling the fragrance-producing substance case shown in FIG. 9 with a fragrance-producing substance; It is a figure which shows the example of a shape of the heating part provided in a fragrance instrument. FIG. 4 shows another example of an aroma generator; FIG. 4 shows another example of an aroma generator; FIG. 4 shows another example of an aroma generator; FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generator; FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generator; FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generator; FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generator; FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generator; FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generator; FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generator; FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generator; FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generator; FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generator; FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a method of filling a fragrance-producing substance into a fragrance-producing case. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing another example of a method of filling the fragrance-producing substance into the fragrance-producing case. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing another example of a method of filling the fragrance-producing substance into the fragrance-producing case. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing another example of a method of filling the fragrance-producing substance into the fragrance-producing case. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generator; Figure 31 is a cross-sectional view of an aroma cartridge filled with the aroma generator shown in Figure 30; FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generator; Figure 33 is a cross-sectional view of an aroma cartridge filled with the aroma generator shown in Figure 32; FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of an example of a heating adapter, a fragrance generator, and a fragrance cartridge when a heating adapter is employed; FIG. 35 is a cross-sectional view similar to FIG. 3 4 showing an example of support for an irregularly shaped heating portion; FIG. 36 is a cross-sectional view of an example of the relationship between the heating unit and the aroma cartridge when the aroma cartridge of FIG. 35 is inserted into the aroma appliance via the heating adapter; FIG. 37 is a cross-sectional view similar to FIG. 36 showing another example with a different configuration of the heating adapter; FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another example of a method of filling a fragrance-producing agent case with an aroma-producing agent; FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing another example of a method of filling the fragrance-producing substance into the fragrance-producing case.

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following, the range necessary for the description to achieve the object of the present invention is schematically shown, and the range necessary for the description of the relevant part of the present invention is mainly described. It shall be based on a well-known technique. In the description of the drawings, the same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions are omitted. Also, the dimensional ratios in the drawings are exaggerated for convenience of explanation and may differ from the actual ratios.

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of an example of an aroma generator case for an aroma cartridge (cartridge for smoking devices of the present invention), FIG. 2 is a cutaway perspective view of the aroma generator case shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a fragrance product to be filled in the fragrance product case shown in FIG.

The aroma generator case 101 includes a filling part 20 having a space filled with the aroma generator (aerosol-forming base material of the present invention) 2, a base part 30 in contact with the filling part 20, the filling part 20 and the base part 30. and a cartridge outer peripheral portion 4 that surrounds the outer periphery of the cartridge, and is configured in a stick shape as a whole.

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

The number of channels 311 provided in the support member 312 may be one or plural, and the cross-sectional shape of the channels 311 is not limited to circular as shown in FIG. 2, and may be polygonal, for example. The support member 312 is preferably formed using, for example, silicone resin, but is not limited to this, and any material having excellent heat resistance such as paper (heat-resistant paper such as paper containing a large amount of cellulose) can be used. etc.), glass, ceramics, synthetic resins such as plastics, and other resin materials.

As shown in FIG. 3, the fragrance generator 2 is provided separately from the fragrance source 21, which is the main body of the fragrance generator 2, and the cartridge outer peripheral portion 4 of the fragrance generator case 101, and only the outer periphery of the fragrance source 21 is provided. and a cylindrical fragrance source perimeter 22 surrounding the .

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

Aroma sources 21 include, for example, those containing non-tobacco materials and aerosol formers. Materials containing tobacco plants or nicotine extracts may also be used in place of non-tobacco materials.

Non-tobacco materials are not particularly limited as long as they are materials other than tobacco plants. Examples of plant parts used include roots (including scales (bulbs), tuberous roots (potatoes), bulbs, etc.), stems, tubers, skins (including stem bark, bark, etc.), leaves, flowers (petals, pistils, stamens, etc.), trunks and branches of trees, and various parts can be used.

Specifically, the stems and leaves of plants of the family Malvaceae of the order Malvaceae, the stems and leaves of plants of the family Malvaceae of the order Malvaceae, the stems and leaves of plants of the family Cannabis of the family Rosaceae, the stems and leaves of plants of the family Zingiberaceae and Musaceae, the stems and leaves of plants of the family Phasianaceae, Stems and leaves of plants belonging to the family Poaceae, stems and leaves of plants belonging to the family Cyperaceae, belonging to the family Gramineae, stems and leaves of plants belonging to the family Rutaceae, belonging to the order Gramineae, stems and leaves of plants belonging to the family Poaceae, mushrooms, cotton, Myrtaceae At least one selected from the bark of a plant belonging to the order Thymelaeaceae and the bark of a plant belonging to the family Moraceae of the order Rosaceae.

Bulb such as onion, amaryllidacea, tulip, hyacinth, garlic, shallot, lily, etc. Corm such as crocus, gladiolus, freesia, iris, taro, konnyaku, etc. Tuber such as cyclamen, anemone, begonia, Chinese artichoke, potato, etc. Apios, etc., as rhizomes: canna, lotus (lotus root), ginger, etc. Tuberous roots: dahlia, sweet potato, cassava, Jerusalem artichoke, etc. yams), etc.; Stems include konnyaku, asparagus, bamboo shoots, udo, Japanese radish, and yacon.

The non-tobacco material may also include one or more selected from angiosperm fruit seeds, angiosperm fruit pulp, angiosperm fruit pericarp, angiosperm fruits, and foliage of herbs.

Here, the fruit seeds of the angiosperms include macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, chestnuts, walnuts, almonds, pecan nuts, cashew nuts, pistachio nuts, Brazil nuts, coffee beans, cocoa beans, vanilla beans, nutmeg, cola nuts, peanuts, and dill. , cumin, juniper, caraway, celery, cardamom, fennel, fenugreek, parsley, ajwain, and anise seed.

In addition, the flesh of the fruits of the angiosperms includes pears, crocodiles, Chinese pears, peaches, fruits of plants belonging to the order Sapindaceae Rutaceae Mandarin genus, apples, bananas, pineapples, mangoes, passion fruits, kiwi fruits, guava, durian, Mangosteen, papaya, star fruit, lychee, watermelon, pepino, apricot, cherry, Chinese quince, melon, Japanese melon, Dutch strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, cassis, Vinifesca grapes of the genus Vinifesca of the family Grapeaceae, and the family Grapeaceae including one or more selected from the pulp of grapes of the genus Labrusca.

Also, the angiosperm fruits include one or more selected from coriander, allspice, star anise, and pepper fruits.

In addition, the stems and leaves of the above herbs include stems and leaves of tarragon, basil, rosemary, and lavender, allspice, oregano, thyme, dill, parsley, peppermint plants belonging to the genus Labiatae, Labiatae, Labiatae. leaves of the genus spearmint, lemon balm, hyssop, savory, marjoram, lemongrass, bay leaf, sage, and lemon verbena.
The plants described above and the plants listed below contain carbohydrates and are preferably used as at least part of the fragrance source 21 . For example, starches include corn starch, potato starch, sweet potato, tapioca starch, etc., and are used as thickeners and stabilizers. These starches are cross-linked to improve acid resistance, heat resistance, shear resistance, etc., esterification and etherification to improve storage stability, accelerated gelatinization, etc., and oxidation to improve transparency, film moldability, and storage stability. It is possible to improve

Tamarind seed gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, etc. from plant seeds; gum arabic, karaya gum, etc. from tree sap; pectin, etc. from fruits; mannan), soybean polysaccharides, etc., and can be used as non-tobacco materials. Additionally, modifications such as cationized guar gum can be used.

Also, from seaweed, carrageenans classified into three types of kappa carrageenan, iota carrageenan and lambda carrageenan, agar, alginic acid, etc. can be obtained and used as non-tobacco materials. Salts such as carrageenan metal salt and sodium alginate can also be used.

Plants used as herbs and spices can also be used, examples being gardenias, kaffir lime leaves, myoga, wormwood, wasabi, ajowan seed, anise, alfalfa, echinacea, shallots, estragon, and everlasting flowers. , Elder, Allspice, Orris Root, Oregano, Orange Peel, Orange Flower, Orange Leaf, Cayenne Chili Pepper (Cayenne Chili Pepper), Chamomile German, Chamomile Roman, Cardamom, Curry Leaf, Garlic, Catnip, Caraway, caraway seed, osmanthus, cumin, cumin seed, cloves, green cardamom, green pepper, corn flour, saffron, cedar, cinnamon, jasmine, juniper berry, jolokia, ginger, star anise, spearmint, sumac, sage, sevoli ( savory), celery, celery seed, turmeric, thyme, tamarind, tarragon, chervil (serfeille), chives, dill, dill seed, tomato (dried tomato), tonka bean, dried coriander, nutmeg, hibiscus, habanero, jalapeno , Birdseye, Basil, Vanilla, Coriander, Parsley, Paprika, Hyssop, Piment des Perrets, Pink Pepper, Fenugreek Seed, Fennel, Brown Mustard, Black Cardamom, Black Cumin, Black Pepper, Vetiver, Pennyroyal, Peppermint ( Mint), horseradish, white pepper, white mustard, poppy seed, porcini, marjoram, mustard seed, maniguet, marigold, malva flower, mace, yarrow flower, eucalyptus, lavender, licorice, linden, red clover, red pepper, lemon Grass, Lemon Verbena, Lemon Balm, Lemon Peel, Rose, Rose Buds (Purple), Rose Hip, Rose Petal, Rosemary, Rose Red, Laurel, Long Pepper, Sesame (Raw Sesame, Roasted Sesame), Golden Red pepper, Sichuan pepper (Huajao), Mitaka, Japanese pepper, red pepper, yuzu and the like. Mixed spices (e.g., five-spice powder, garam masala, ras el hanout, barigoule, chicken curry masala, tandoori masala, quatre épices, herbes de provence) and mixtures of various plants used as potpourri can also be used.

Furthermore, plants that are raw materials for the following teas can also be used. Specific examples include tea tree, Angelica keiskei, Gamacha, aloe, ginkgo biloba, turmeric, turmeric, eleuthero, plantain, persimmon, persimmon, chamomile, chamomile, Kazuaki Kawahara, Chinese quince, chrysanthemum, gymnema, guava, wolfberry, mulberry, black soybean, Japanese ginger, brown rice, burdock, comfrey, kelp, cherry blossoms, saffron, shiitake mushrooms, perilla, jasmine, ginger, horsetail, sekisho, assembly, buckwheat, taranogi, dandelion, houttuynia cordata, eucommia, jack bean, elderberry, mouse husk, pigeon barley, ketsumeishi, loquat, Pine, mate, barley, Megusurinoki, mugwort, eucalyptus, monk fruit, rooibos, bitter gourd and the like.

Not only are tea plants different in tea, but even the same plant can be made into different teas depending on the processing method. Specifically, for example, Japanese tea, black tea, Angelica keiskei tea, sweet tea, Gynostemma tea, aloe tea, ginkgo biloba tea, oolong tea, turmeric tea, oak tea, eleuthero tea, plantain tea, persimmon tea, persimmon leaf tea, Chamomile tea, chamomile tea, Kawahara tea, quince tea, chrysanthemum tea, gymnema tea, guava tea, wolfberry tea, mulberry leaf tea, black soybean tea, gennoshoko tea, brown rice tea, burdock tea, comfrey tea, kelp tea, Cherry blossom tea, saffron tea, shiitake mushroom tea, perilla tea, jasmine tea, ginger tea, horsetail tea, sekisho tea, assembly tea, buckwheat tea, taranogi tea, dandelion tea, sugar bean tea, houttuynia tea, eucommia tea, soybean tea, elderberry tea, Mouse wax tea, pearl barley tea, habu tea, loquat leaf tea, pu-erh tea, koi flower tea, pine leaf tea, mate tea, barley tea, megusurinoki tea, mugwort tea, eucalyptus tea, monk fruit tea, rooibos tea, bitter gourd tea, and the like. For these teas, tea leaves after drinking may be used. Expensive teas can be reused and effectively utilized by using used tea leaves.

As a specific example of the plants that can be used above, kelp was mentioned, but sea lettuce, green laver, red moku, asakusanori, arame, iwanori (rock seaweed), egonori, ogonori, gagome kelp, Ecklonia japonicus, ganiashi, kubirezuta, kurome, kelp, sasabinori, Dullus, Chishima Kuronori, Tsuruarame, Tengusa, Tororokonbu, Nekoashikonbu, Nori (seaweed), Habanori, Hijiki, Hitegusa, Hirome, Funori, Bouaonori, Maconbu, Mekabu, Nemacystus decipiens, Wakame seaweed, etc. can also be used.

Specific examples of the plants that can be used above include brown rice, but indica species (Indian type, continental type, long grain type), glaberrima species (African rice), sativa species (Asian rice), Javanica species (Java type, tropical island type). Of course, other varieties of rice such as Japonica (Japanese type, temperate island type, short grain type), NERICA (interspecific hybrid between Asian rice and African rice) can also be used, either as flour or as bran. can also be used.

As specific examples of plants that can be used above, wheat was mentioned, but foxtail millet, oats (a cultivar of oats, also known as oats), barley (barley), oats, millet, codora (cordonbie), wheat (wheat), finger millet, teff, pearl millet, naked barley (variety of barley), pearl barley (fruit, not seed), barnyard millet, fonio, rice bran, waxy barley (barley glutinous species), sorghum (millet, sorghum, sorghum), maize, rye ( rye) and other barleys can of course also be used.

Specific examples of the plants that can be used above include black soybeans, adzuki beans, carob, kidney beans, peas, pigeon peas, cluster beans, grass peas (Lathyrus sativus), black beans, cowpeas, winged beans, zeocalpa beans, fava beans, soybeans, and bamboo beans. , Jack Bean, Tamarind, Tepari Bean, Jack Bean, Mucuna pruriens, Bambara Bean, Chick Bean, Fuji Bean, Safflower Bean, Horse Gram, Moss Bean, Lime Bean, Groundnut, Mung Bean, Lupine, Lentil, Hentou, etc. Other cereals (seeds of leguminous crops) can of course also be used.

As a specific example of the plant that can be used above, buckwheat was mentioned, but naturally other plants such as amaranth (amaranth, hemlock), quinoa, and tartary buckwheat can also be used.

As a specific example of the plant that can be used above, shiitake mushrooms are mentioned, but naturally other mushrooms such as matsutake, shiitake, hatsutake, shimeji, shoro, mushrooms and agaricus can also be used.

In addition, the trunks and branches of fragrant trees such as sugarcane (or molasses residue may be used), beet, cypress, pine, cedar, hiba, camellia, sandalwood, etc., and their bark, leaves, and roots can also be used. Ferns, mosses and the like can also be used as non-tobacco materials. Plants can also be used, for example, by-products and pomace (sake lees, grape pomace (consisting of grape skins, seeds, fruit stalks, etc.)) in the production of fermented beverages such as sake and wine. Furthermore, you may mix and use various plants mentioned above. Of course, plants other than those listed here can also be used.

In addition, what is known as herbal medicine is also used. Specific examples thereof include, for example, indigo plant (Iso), madder root (Akanekon), Akame Kashiwa (Akamegashiwa), Asenyaku (Asenyaku), Benzoin (Ansokukou), Ireisen (Ireisen), Inchinkou (Inchinkou), Fennel, turmeric, Ubai, Uyaku, Urajirogashi, Uwaurushi, Eijitsu, Engosaku, Enmeisou, Astragalus , Ougon, Ousei, Oubaku, Oren, Cherry bark, Otogirisou, Onji, Flower, Gaihaku, Summer Dry grass, oak, kashu, zedoary, cuckoo, kudzu root, chamomile, urion root, urionin, dried ginger ( Glycyrrhiza, licorice, licorice, kantouka, mussel leaf, bellflower, bellflower, kigushi, kikoku, pheasant, chrysanthemum, tachibana peel ), kyoukatsu, apricot kernel, kumquat, kumquat, gold-silver flower, calendula officinalis, lycium biloba, kukoyo, bitter gourd, walnut ), kurenpi, kuromoji, kubaku, keigai, cinnamon bark, ketsumeishi, kengoshi, genjin, koi , safflower, goukanpi, fragrant incense, incense drum, koju, red ginseng, kobushi, glutinous rice, thick magnolia Kouboku), Kōhon, Gokahi, Goshitsu, Goshuyu, Gojokon, Burdock, Gomishi, and Psycho , saishin, saffron, sankirai, hawthorn, sanshishi, sanshuyu, sanzukon, sansounin, Japanese pepper, sanryo Sanryo, Sanyaku, Jiou, Shion, Jikoppi, Shikon, Shisoshi, Shiso leaf, Shitsurishi , Shitei, Jifushi, Peony, Jashoushi, Shajin, Shazenshi, Shazen Nso), Shuksha, Jyuyaku, Ginger, Shrojitsu, Palm leaf, Shouma, Wheat, Shobukon , Shinyi, Joteishi, Shinpi, Shinkiku, Jingyo, Jyuishi, Shokumoku, Seihi, Ishitsukon (Sekishokon), pomegranate skin (Sekiryujitsuhi), stone lily (Sekkoku), river bow (Senkyu), front hu (Zenko), river bone (Senkotsu), circling flower (Sempukuka), bone grafting tree (Sekkotsuboku), grass and fruit Souka, Soukakushi, Soukisei, Soujishi, Sojutsu, Lateral oak leaf, Zokudan, Souhakuhi, Soki Sobok), Soyou, Sokyou, Sokyou, Rhubarb, Taisou, Daifukuhi, Takusha, Danshen, Chikujo, Bamboo Bushi Ginseng, Chikuyo, Chimo, Chiyu, Clove, Choutoukou, Chimpi, Tennansho, Tenma, Tenmonto, Winter melon, Touki, Tou sesame, Tojin, Toshinso, Peach kernel, Spruce , Toshishi, Tochinomi, Eucommia, Dokatsu, Dokakon, Nikujuyo, Nikuzuku, Nindou, Carrot, Shellfish Mother (Baimo), Malt (Bakuga), Kashirin (Hakushinin), White flat beans (Hakuhenzu), Wheat gate winter (Bakumontou), Broken paper (Hakoshi), Mint (Mint), Banka (Banka), Half summer ( Hange), Hanbi, Banrankon, Hanshiren, Lily root, Byakushi, White flower snake tongue grass, Hyakubukon , Byakujutsu, Betel nut, Bowie, Bokon, Windbreak, Bohu, Hoou, Hoeikon, Bontanpi, Ephedra , Machinin, Mankeishi, Matsuyani, Mokutsu, Mokka, Mokko, Myrrh, Mokuzoku, Yakan ), Yakuchi, Yakoutou, Rakanka, Ranso, Longan Meat, Ryūtan, Ryoukyo, Ganoderma, Reishi (forsythia), lotus root (lotus root), lotus flesh (renniku), reed root (rokon), and the like.

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

Examples of aerosol formers include glycerin, propylene glycol, 1,3-butanediol, sorbitol, ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, lactic acid, monoacetin (glycerin monoacetate), diacetin (glycerin diacetate). triacetin (glycerin triacetate), triethylene glycol diacetate, triethyl citrate, isopropyl myristate, methyl stearate, dimethyl dodecanedioate, dimethyl dodecane didioate, dimethyl tetradecane didioate, etc. can be used. In particular, glycerin and propylene glycol are preferably used. These aerosol formers can be used alone or in combination of two or more.

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

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

In one embodiment of the present invention, fragrance source 21 includes microcrystalline cellulose. Microcrystalline cellulose is obtained, for example, by partially depolymerizing α-cellulose obtained from fibrous plant pulp with an acid, removing the soluble portion, and appropriately crystallizing the insoluble portion. , celluloses used as binders or thickeners, which will be described later. When microcrystalline cellulose is added to the fragrance source 21, even if the fragrance source 21 loses water under dry conditions, the cellulose microcrystals maintain the structure of the fragrance source 21 and suppress structural changes such as volumetric shrinkage. have the effect of

Furthermore, flavor additives are also preferably used to add flavor as necessary. Flavoring agents include mint, cocoa, coffee, tea extract, xylitol, and the like. Food preservatives such as sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, benzoic acid, and sodium benzoate may also be added as necessary. These components can be used alone or in combination of two or more.

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

Here, menthol is not limited to those obtained from natural products, and may be synthetic products. Mint, mint, peppermint oil and others containing menthol may also be used. A lower alcohol is a solvent that dissolves menthol, and ethyl alcohol is particularly preferably used.

As the water-insoluble crosslinked polymer, polyvinylpolypyrrolidone, which is a crosslinked product of polyvinylpyrrolidone, is preferably used. If polyvinylpolypyrrolidone is contained, water-insoluble crosslinked polymers other than polyvinylpolypyrrolidone may be contained as the water-insoluble crosslinked polymer. Other water-insoluble crosslinked polymers include crosslinked polysaccharides that are water-insoluble by cross-linking water-soluble polysaccharides. Examples of crosslinked polysaccharides include epoxy-crosslinked polysaccharides, ester-crosslinked polysaccharides, ether-crosslinked polysaccharides, and the like.

As for the content of menthol, it is sufficient to add an amount that targets the desired flavor. For menthol flavoring, the content of menthol in the fragrance source 21 should be 0.1% by mass or more and 10% by mass or less with respect to the total amount of the fragrance source 21 . Another criterion is that the content is preferably 0.2% by mass or more and 5% by mass or less.

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

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

Examples of polysaccharides include polysaccharide polymers such as konjac mannan (glucomannan), guar gum, pectin, carrageenan, tamarin seed gum, gum arabic, soybean polysaccharides, locust bean gum, karaya gum, xanthan gum, and agar. , cellulosic polymers such as methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, carboxyethyl cellulose, hydroxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, and sodium, potassium and calcium salts of carboxymethyl cellulose and carboxyethyl cellulose. These polysaccharides can be used alone or in combination of two or more. In particular, konjac mannan (glucomannan) is preferably used as the polysaccharide from the viewpoint of improving moldability.

In one embodiment of the present invention, it is preferable to further add celluloses (binders) to the fragrance source 21 containing polysaccharides. Here, cellulose includes cellulose, cellulose derivatives and metal salts thereof. Celluloses that are particularly water-soluble are preferably used in order to bind (bond) non-tobacco materials.

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

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

FIG. 4A shows an example of a method of making the fragrance generator case 101 shown in FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 4A(A), a dummy member 29A having the same shape and dimensions as the filling portion 20 (the length may be the same or longer), and a support member. 312 and the filter member 321 are arranged in a line and wrapped with a wrapping member 4A such as tobacco paper. Adhesive is applied in advance to the inner surface of the packaging member 4A except for the area in contact with the dummy member 29A. Next, as shown in FIG. 4A(B), the fragrance generator case 101 is completed by removing the dummy member 29A from one end of the packaging member 4A.

In the above example, the case 101 of the fragrance generator is manufactured one by one. However, as shown in FIG. A total of two support members 312, one each on both sides of that, and a total of two support members 312, one each on both sides of them, and a dummy member 29A are arranged in a line, and two pieces are arranged. After winding with a packaging member 4B that will be the cartridge outer peripheral portion 4 (Fig. 4B (B)), two fragrance generator cases 101 are produced (Fig. 4B (C)), and finally divided into two at the center. , two fragrance generator cases 101 can be completed at the same time. In these cases, the fragrance source 21 can be manufactured independently and in parallel with the fragrance generator case 101, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost and shortening the manufacturing period of the fragrance cartridge 11 (see FIG. 5). becomes possible. In addition, by preparing a wide variety of fragrance sources 21 having different fragrance flavors, etc., smokers can enjoy the fragrance of their favorite flavor according to their mood.

As another example, for example, as shown in FIG. 4C(A), a dummy member 29B having a length equal to or longer than the combined length of the support member 312 and the filling portion 20 is prepared, and the filter member 321B and the filter member 321B are provided. two dummy members 29B, one on each side of the cartridge, are arranged in a row and wrapped with the packaging member 4B that will be the outer peripheral portion 4 of the two cartridges (FIG. 4C (B)), and then the dummy member 29B (Fig. 4C(C)), two support members 312 are inserted into the gaps 20B on both sides of the filter member 321B, thereby forming two fragrance generator cases 101. (FIG. 4B(C)), and finally, by dividing it into two at the center, two aroma generator cases 101 can be completed at the same time. In this case, the fragrance cartridge 11 can be manufactured after not only the fragrance source 21 but also the supporting member 312 are independently manufactured in parallel.

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

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

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

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

When the fragrance cartridge 11 is inserted into the fragrance device 5, a part of the heating part 51 is inserted into the interior of the fragrance generator 2 (fragrance source 21). When the user turns on the power of the battery, the heating unit 51 heats the fragrance source 21 to generate an aerosol containing the fragrance component. Next, when the user holds the mouthpiece 32 of the fragrance cartridge 11 exposed from the insertion portion 53 of the fragrance device 5 in his/her mouth and inhales, the aerosol containing the fragrance components generated from the fragrance source 21 is released into the flow path 311 of the support member 312 . , and passes through the filter member 321 of the mouthpiece portion 32 to reach the oral cavity of the user.

FIG. 7 shows another example of the fragrance generator case 101 . In FIG. 7A, a partition wall portion 313 is provided between the filling portion 20 and the support portion 31, and the fragrance source 21 of the fragrance generating body 2 filled in the filling portion 20 is moved to the flow path 311 of the support member 312 by vibration or the like. This is an example of preventing the problem of moving inside. As the partition wall 313, a material through which the aerosol containing the aromatic components generated from the fragrance source 21 of the fragrance generator 2 easily passes, such as a filter with good air permeability or thin paper, is used.

FIG. 7B shows an example in which a gap 314 without the filter member 321 is provided in a part of the mouthpiece 32 to cool the high-temperature aerosol flowing from the support 31 to the mouthpiece 32 . Further, instead of providing the cavity 314 in a part of the mouthpiece 32, the length of the support 31 is increased as shown in FIG. may As a result, the air permeability in the fragrance generator case 101 is improved, and the effect of facilitating the absorption of the fragrance component in the aerosol can also be obtained.

In FIG. 8, the fragrance source outer peripheral portion 22 of the aroma generator 2 is provided with a base joint portion 24 that can be detachably joined to the base portion 30 of the aroma generator case 101, so that the aroma generator 2 and the base portion 30 are connected. This shows an example of strengthening the joining force of As the structure of the base joint portion 24, there is a structure having a projection 241 fitted to the support member 312 (see FIG. 8A), or a structure having a screw 242 screwed to the support member 312 (see FIG. 8). (B) reference) etc. can be illustrated.

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

When the aroma generator case 101 shown in FIG. 9 is filled with the aroma generator 2, for example, as shown in FIG. A substrate joint portion 24 is provided which can be detachably joined to the substrate. Further, as other structures of the base joint portion 24, a structure including a protrusion 241 fitted to the support member 312 (see FIG. 11A), and a structure including a screw 242 screwed to the support member 312. (See FIG. 11B).

As shown in FIG. 12, the shape of the tip of the heating part 51 provided in the fragrance device 5 (FIG. 6) can be various forms such as a needle shape and a projection shape. Moreover, although illustration is omitted, for example, a blade shape may be used.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 to 15, a heating joint 23 capable of joining with the heating unit 51 to heat at least a part of the fragrance source 21 is provided at one end of the aroma generator 2 in contact with the heating unit 51. good too. Thereby, the heat of the heating part 51 can be rapidly transferred to the fragrance source 21 in the fragrance generator 2 .

It is preferable that the heating joint portion 23 is formed in a shape that follows the shape of the corresponding heating portion 51 . Also, a part of the heating joint 23 may be provided with a blocking part 26 that suppresses the diffusion of the aromatic component from the fragrance source 21 before use. The closing portion 26 may be made of a material such as wax and formed in a shape along the shape of the heating joint portion 23 so that it closes before heating and allows a portion of the heating portion 51 to pass through during heating. preferable.

As shown in FIGS. 16 to 25, the aroma generator 2 includes two or more secondary aroma sources 21a to 21a which are different from each other in at least one of the materials and components that give rise to the aroma and the arrangement within the aroma generator 2. 21e. As a result, the user can enjoy various fragrances in which multiple types of fragrances are mixed.

In this case, when some of the secondary fragrance sources 21a to 21e, especially the secondary fragrance sources containing less volatile components, are attached to the fragrance device 5 as part of the fragrance cartridge 11, the heat of the heating unit 51 is directly transferred. (eg, secondary fragrance sources 21a, 21e in FIG. 16). Some of the secondary fragrance sources 21a to 21e, particularly the secondary fragrance sources containing components that easily volatilize by heating, are arranged on the opposite side of the heating section 51 with the secondary fragrance sources to which the heat from the heating section 51 is transferred interposed. A placement is preferred (eg secondary fragrance source 21d in FIG. 16).

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

Also, some of the secondary fragrance sources 21a to 21e may be arranged along the inner periphery of the fragrance source outer peripheral portion 22 of the fragrance generator 2 (for example, the secondary fragrance source 21c in FIG. 16).

The secondary fragrance sources 21a to 21e may be integrally formed in advance and filled in the fragrance generator 2 when the fragrance generator 2 is filled in the fragrance generator case 101. For example, as shown in FIGS. As shown, multiple secondary fragrance sources may be separately charged. 16(A) is shown, the shape shown in FIG. 17(A) can also be used.

Also, if the heating unit 51 provided in the fragrance device 5 (FIG. 6) is of a type that heats from the outside (surroundings) (see FIG. 29A), or if this is combined with a heating needle ( 28(A)), for example, as shown in FIGS. can also be ensured.

FIG. 30 shows an example of the aroma generator 2 having a closing part 26 that matches the shape of the heating part 51 (FIG. 6) of the aroma appliance 5. 51 is prepared ((A) and (B) in the same figure), for example, in addition to the configuration of a plurality of secondary fragrance sources 21a to 21e ((C) in the figure), the fragrance generator 2 is ((D) in the figure). FIG. 31 shows a fragrance cartridge 11 in which a fragrance generator case 101 is filled with a fragrance generator 2 ((A) and (B) in FIG. 30) having a closed part 26 that matches the shape of the heating part 51 shown in FIG. (C) in the same figure.

FIG. 32 shows, as another example, an example of the aroma generator 2 having a closed portion 26 having a shape that matches the shape of the heating portion 51 so that the heating portion 51 can be easily inserted. The fragrance cartridge 11 is shown in which the fragrance generator case 101 is filled with the fragrance generator 2 having

FIG. 34 shows an example of a fragrance cartridge 11 configured such that a heating adapter 27 is inserted into the fragrance generator 2 to indirectly transmit the heat of the heating section 51 to the fragrance source. FIG. 35 shows another example different from FIG. 34, in which the shape of the heating unit 51 is of a type that heats from the periphery. An example of a fragrance cartridge that is inserted into the body 2 and configured to indirectly transmit the heat of the heating part 51 to the fragrance source is shown. FIG. 36 shows an example of the relationship between the heating section 51 and the fragrance cartridge 11 when the fragrance cartridge 11 of FIG.

In FIG. 37, a heating adapter 27 having a cover 27a covering a portion of the fragrance generator case 101 is inserted into the fragrance generator 2, and the heat of the heating part 51 is indirectly transferred to the fragrance source via the heating adapter 27. An example of the fragrance generator case 101 configured as above is shown.

As a method of filling the filling portion 20 of the aroma generator case 101 with the aroma generator 2, a method of directly filling the aroma source 21, which is the main body of the aroma generator 2, as shown in FIG. 38 may be employed. Moreover, in this case, the shape of the fragrance source 21 may be, for example, a shape other than powder, granules, strips, and rods. Moreover, it is not limited to a solid, and may be in the form of gel or liquid. Further, as shown in FIG. 39, for example, it is possible to fill so as to have the above-described various auxiliary fragrance sources 21a to 21e, etc., without simply having the fragrance source peripheral portion 22. FIG.

In addition, since various materials (fragrance source materials) can be combined as the content of the fragrance source 21, it is possible to prepare the fragrance source 21 so that it can be selected according to individual user's preference. Also, by combining the configurations, it is possible to make a configuration that matches the change in time and the setting of the heating temperature of the fragrance appliance.

Although embodiments to which the present invention is applied have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. Various modifications are possible for the present invention based on the configuration described in the claims, and these are also within the scope of the present invention.

2: Fragrance generator (aerosol-forming substrate)
4: Cartridge outer peripheral portion 4A, 4B: Packaging member 5: Fragrance device 5
11: Fragrance cartridge (cartridge for smoking equipment)
20: Filling part (space part, void part)
20A: Filling part (space part)
20B, 20C: void (space)
21: Fragrance source 21a: Secondary fragrance source 21b: Secondary fragrance source 21c: Secondary fragrance source 21d: Secondary fragrance source 21e: Secondary fragrance source 22: Peripheral portion of fragrance source 23: Heating joint 24: Base joint 26: Closing portion 27 : heating adapter 27a: cover 29A to 29C: dummy member 30: base portion 31: support portion 32: mouthpiece portion 51: heating portion 53: insertion portion 101: fragrance-producing body case 241: projection 242: screw 311: flow path 312 : Support member 313: Partition wall 321, 321B: Filter member

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forming a cylindrical packaging member;
a step of partitioning the interior of the packaging member into an upstream space and a downstream space by arranging a support member at a position including the longitudinal central portion inside the packaging member;
directly filling the interior of the upstream space with an aerosol-forming substrate having a granular fragrance source material;
After filling the upstream space with the aerosol-forming substrate, closing the opening of the upstream space with a lid;
positioning a mouthpiece at the end of the downstream space to define a cooling cavity between the support member and the mouthpiece;
A method for manufacturing a smoking article cartridge, comprising:

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