TW201507636A - Non-heating type flavor inhaler - Google Patents

Abstract

This invention provides a non-heating type flavor inhaler, comprising: a cylindrical member 10 having a cylindrical wall 11 with a cavity 15 extending in a predetermined direction; and a plate-shaped flavor source 30 filled in the cavity 15. The cylindrical member 10 has a first end 21 allowing the air to flow in, a second end 22 allowing the air to flow out and a first wall hole 40a penetrating through the wall 11 and communicated with the cavity 15, wherein the first end 21 is provided with a first filter wall 51 and the second end 22 is provided with a second filter wall 52. In a state that the flavor source 30 is filled in the cavity 15, the cavity 15 has a gap 15a, and, in a state that the predetermined direction is toward the vertical direction such that the second end 22 is located below, the first wall hole 40a is provided at a position adjacent to the flavor source 30 filled in the cavity 15.

Description

Non-heating fragrance applicator

The present invention relates to a non-heating type flavor extractor.

In the past, as a substitute for a general paper roll tobacco (cigarette), a non-heating type flavor extractor has been known (refer to Patent Document 1), which is provided with tobacco-filled tobacco or volatile aromatic mash (menthol, etc.). A tubular tubular member representing a small patch of flavor source and a mouthpiece that is sucked by a user.

In such a non-heating type flavor applicator, the cylindrical member has a cylindrical outer wall forming a cavity, and has a pair of filter walls in the cavity. Specifically, the cylindrical member has a filter wall provided on one side end side of the inflowing air, and a filter wall provided on the other end side of the outflowing air. Further, a source of fragrance is filled between the pair of filter walls. According to this non-heating type flavor extractor, the flavor component can be provided to the user without accompanying the burning of the flavor source.

However, in order to make the above-described conventional technology more appropriate, the inventors of the present invention have found a new problem in various beggings for improvement cases. Specifically, in the non-heated flavor absorbing device of the prior art, when the scent is started to be tasted, the scent is accompanied by the user's absorbing action. The source will move toward the suction side.

At this time, when the degree of movement of the flavor source is remarkable, the user receives a collision from the mouthpiece portion due to the collision of the flavor source with the filter wall, and therefore, compared with the case of smoking a general cigarette, there is a feeling that it is not felt. A comfortable subject.

(previous technical literature) (Patent Literature)

Patent Document 1: WO2010/095659

The non-heating type flavor applicator (non-heating type flavor applicator 1) of the present invention includes a cylindrical member (cylindrical member 10) having a cavity (cavity) extending in a predetermined direction (axis AX direction). a cylindrical outer wall (outer wall 11); and a flake-shaped fragrance source (flavor source 30) filled in the cavity; wherein the cylindrical member has a first end portion through which air flows in ( The first end portion 21) and the second end portion (second end portion 22) through which the air flows out are the pair of end portions in the predetermined direction, and the tubular member has a through-hole and communicates with the cavity. The first outer wall hole (the first outer wall hole 40a) is provided with a first filter wall (first filter wall 51) as a cover of the cavity at the first end, and is provided at the second end. In the second filter wall (the second filter wall 52) of the cover of the cavity, the cavity has a gap (void 15a) in a state in which the flavor source is filled in the cavity, and the first outer wall hole is The second end portion is located below, and the predetermined direction is oriented in a vertical direction. A position adjacent to the aforementioned flavor source filled in the aforementioned cavity.

1‧‧‧Unheated fragrance applicator

5‧‧‧Sucker

10‧‧‧Cylinder members

11‧‧‧ outer wall

15‧‧‧ hollow

15a‧‧‧ gap

21‧‧‧1st end

21a, 22a‧‧‧ protruding parts

22‧‧‧2nd end

30‧‧‧Scent source

30a, 52a‧‧‧ upper end

40a, 40a1 to 40a3‧‧‧1st outer wall hole

40b, 40b1 to 40b3‧‧‧2nd outer wall hole

51‧‧‧1st filter wall

52‧‧‧2nd filter wall

La, Lb‧‧‧ distance

AX‧‧‧ axis

Vd‧‧‧ vertical direction

Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a non-heating type flavor applicator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the axial direction of the non-heating type flavor applicator according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the axial direction in a state in which the tubular member according to the embodiment of the present invention is directed in the vertical direction.

Fig. 4 is a graph showing the results of comparative evaluation of the embodiment of the present invention.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following description, the same or similar elements are assigned to the same or similar parts. However, the drawings are schematic, and it should be noted that the ratio of each size is different from the actual one.

Therefore, the specific dimensions and the like should be judged by referring to the following description. In addition, the drawings of course include portions having different sizes or ratios of each other.

(1) Overall outline of the non-heated flavor applicator

Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a non-heating flavor applicator 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the axis AX direction of the non-heating type flavor applicator 1. Fig. 2 is a view showing a state in which the axis AX direction of the non-heated flavor applicator 1 is oriented in the horizontal direction h.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the non-heating type flavoring device 1 includes a mouthpiece portion 5, a cylindrical member 10, and a patch-shaped flavor source 30. The non-heating type flavor extractor 1 is configured to absorb air containing a flavor component. Specifically, the user of the non-heating type flavoring device 1 absorbs the air supplied to the tubular member 10 through the mouthpiece 5, and can absorb the air containing the flavor component.

The mouthpiece portion 5 is attached to the tubular member 10 for use. Further, in the present embodiment, the mouthpiece portion 5 is configured to be attachable and detachable from the tubular member 10.

The cylindrical member 10 has a cylindrical outer wall 11 that forms a cavity 15 extending in a predetermined direction. Further, in the present embodiment, the predetermined direction is the axis AX direction of the non-heating flavor applicator 1.

The tubular member 10 guides the air flow generated in the cavity 15 of the tubular member 10 toward the mouthpiece 5 when the user of the non-heating type flavoring device 1 sucks. Specifically, the air flow generated by the user of the non-heated flavor applicator 1 through the mouthpiece 5 (see the arrow in FIG. 2) is guided toward the mouthpiece 5.

The cylindrical member 10 can be constituted, for example, by a paper tube or a plastic tube forming a hollow cylindrical body.

The cavity 15 of the tubular member 10 has a void 15a in a state where the flavor source 30 is filled in the cavity 15.

The tubular member 10 has a first end portion 21 through which air flows in, and a second end portion 22 through which air flows out, as a pair of end portions in the direction of the axis AX.

The first filter wall 51 as a cover of the cavity 15 is provided in the first end portion 21. The first filter wall 51 is composed of a mesh member having an opening smaller than the size of the patch-shaped fragrance source 30, and is ventilated by air. Further, the first end portion 21 has a protruding portion 21a that is engageable with the mouthpiece portion 5. Further, the protruding portion 21a may not be provided.

The second filter wall 52 as a cover of the cavity 15 is provided in the second end portion 22. The second filter wall 52 is composed of a mesh member having an opening smaller than the size of the patch-shaped fragrance source 30. The second end portion 22 has a protruding portion 22a that is engageable with the mouthpiece portion 5.

Further, in the first filter wall 51 and the second filter wall 52, in addition to the mesh member, a paper filter composed of paper or acetic acid composed of cellulose acetate may be suitably used. Ester filter, etc.

Further, the tubular member 10 has a wall hole penetrating the outer wall 11 and communicating with the cavity 15. Specifically, the first outer wall hole 40a and the second outer wall hole 40b that penetrate the outer wall 11 and communicate with the cavity 15 are provided. The detailed configuration of the first outer wall hole 40a and the second outer wall hole 40b will be described later.

The fragrance source 30 is filled in the cavity 15. Specifically, the flavor source 30 is filled between the first filter wall 51 which is the lid of the cavity 15 and the second filter wall 52 which is the lid of the cavity 15 .

In the present invention, as described above, the cavity 15 of the tubular member 10 has the void 15a in a state where the flavor source 30 is filled in the cavity 15. Therefore, the filled flavor source 30 is movable within the cavity 15 of the tubular member 10. Further, according to the findings of the present inventors, the fragrance source 30 can When the outer wall 11 is opened and the outer wall hole is opened, the fragrance introduced into the oral cavity of the user is supplied from the flavor source 30 disposed closer to the mouthpiece portion 5 than the outer wall hole. Therefore, as shown in the present embodiment, when the outer wall 11 is opened and the fragrance source 30 is filled, the fragrance source 30 in the vicinity of the mouthpiece 5 is circulated by, for example, the user shaking. Thereby, a sufficient amount of flavor can be supplied to the user for a long period of time.

In the present invention, when the height of the cavity 15 when the cavity 15 is left in the vertical direction is set to 1 (reference 100%), the height of the cavity 15 is preferably filled to 0.2 to the height of the cavity 15. A height of 0.8 (20% to 80%), more preferably a height of 0.3 to 0.7 (30% to 70%).

The flavor source 30 is a tobacco powder containing tobacco tobacco to be cut or pulverized, or a molded body of tobacco leaves. In terms of the source of the fragrance, it may also contain a volatile fragrance having a flavor component. The flavor component may be, for example, menthol, nutmeg, orange, rose, jasmine or the like.

(2) The composition of the first outer wall hole and the second outer wall hole

Next, the configuration of the first outer wall hole 40a and the second outer wall hole 40b of the tubular member 10 will be described with reference to FIG. Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the tubular member 10 in a state in which the axis AX direction of the tubular member 10 is directed in the vertical direction Vd. Further, in the example of Fig. 3, the lower side of the figure is the vertical direction Vd, and the upper side of the figure is the opposite direction Vu of the vertical direction Vd.

Here, the flavor source 30 is movable within the cavity 15 of the tubular member 10. Therefore, as shown in Fig. 3, it is located at the second end 22 In the state in which the axis AX direction is directed to the vertical direction Vd, the flavor source 30 moves toward the second filter wall 52 side of the cavity 15. Thereby, a region where the flavor source 30 is dense is formed on the second filter wall 52 side of the cavity 15. In addition, the state in which the axis AX direction is directed in the vertical direction Vd so that the second end portion 22 is located downward can be said to be in the vertical direction from the first end portion 21 to the second end portion 22 along the axis AX. The state of Vd.

In the present embodiment, the tubular member 10 has the first outer wall hole 40a and the second outer wall hole 40b as the outer wall holes penetrating the outer wall 11 and communicating with the cavity 15. The first outer wall hole 40a is provided at a position adjacent to the flavor source 30 filled in the cavity 15 in a state where the axis AX direction is directed to the vertical direction Vd so that the second end portion 22 is located below.

Specifically, the first outer wall hole 40a is provided at a position that communicates with the region where the flavor source 30 is dense, in a state where the axis AX direction is directed to the vertical direction Vd so that the second end portion 22 is located below.

In addition, in other words, the first outer wall hole 40a is positioned on the upper side of the flavor source 30 in a state of being along the axis line AX of the tubular member 10 from the first end portion 21 toward the second end portion 22 in the vertical direction Vd. The end portion 30a is spaced between the upper end portion 52a of the second filter wall 52.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the tubular member 10 has a plurality of first outer wall holes 40a. Specifically, the tubular member 10 has a plurality of first outer wall holes 40a1 to 40a3. The plurality of first outer wall holes 40a1 to 40a3 are formed to have a symmetrical relationship with each other on both sides of the outer wall 11 of the cylindrical member 10 with respect to the axis AX of the tubular member 10. That is, in the present embodiment, the plurality of first outer wall holes 40a1 to 40a3 It is formed as a pair.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the tubular member 10 has three first outer wall holes 40a1 to 40a3 on one side of the outer wall 11, and three first outer wall holes 40a1 to 40a3 on the other side of the outer wall 11. .

Further, the number of the first outer wall holes 40a1 to 40a3 is not limited to this. Further, the first outer wall holes 40a1 to 40a3 may be formed only on one side of the outer wall 11 of the tubular member 10 with respect to the axis AX of the tubular member 10. In addition, each of the first outer wall holes 40a1 to 40a3 has the same configuration except for the position to be disposed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, only the first outer wall holes 40a1 to 40a3 are appropriately displayed as The first outer wall hole 40a.

In the non-heating type flavoring device 1 of the present embodiment, the axis AX direction is directed to the vertical direction V so that the second end portion 22 is positioned below, as shown in FIG. The distance La between the upper end portion 30a of the fragrance source 30 of the cavity 15 and the axis AX direction of the first outer wall hole 40a1 closest to the second filter wall 52 among the first outer wall holes 40a1 to 40a3 is preferably 1.5 mm to Within the range of 35.0mm. Further, the distance La is more preferably in the range of 10.0 to 31.0 mm.

Further, in the present embodiment, the distance La is the longest distance between the plurality of first outer wall holes 40a1 to 40a3 and the upper end portion 30a of the flavor source 30. In other words, the distance La is the distance between the first outer wall hole 40a1 farthest from the upper end portion 30a of the flavor source 30 and the upper end portion 30a of the flavor source 30 among the plurality of first outer wall holes 40a1 to 40a3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the second filter wall 52, and The distance Lb in the direction of the axis AX of the first outer wall hole 40a is preferably in the range of 0.1 mm to 10.0 mm, more preferably 0.5 mm to 5.0 mm.

In the present embodiment, the distance Lb is the shortest distance between the plurality of first outer wall holes 40a and the second filter wall 52. That is, the distance from the first outer wall hole 40a1 closest to the second filter wall 52 among the plurality of first outer wall holes 40a1 to 40a3 from the Lb is the distance from the second filter wall 52.

In the present embodiment, a plurality of first outer walls 40a1 to 40a3 hole total area of 0.016mm ² or more preferably, 36.200mm ² or less. Further, the total area of the plurality of first outer wall holes means the sum of the opening areas of the plurality of first outer wall holes 40a1 to 40a3. By setting the total area to 0.016 mm ² or more, it is possible to more effectively alleviate the impact caused by the flavor source 30 when using the flavor suction device. Further, by setting it to 36.200 mm ² or less, it is possible to easily impart a ventilation resistance suitable for the flavor suction device to the user. Further, the total area of the plurality of first outer wall holes 40a is more preferably 0.141 mm ² or more and 20.370 mm ² or less.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of holes (the number of holes) of the plurality of first outer wall holes 40a1 to 40a3 formed in the outer wall 11 is preferably two or more and 72 or less, more preferably six or more and 64 or more. the following.

Further, in the present embodiment, each of the plurality of first outer wall holes 40a1 to 40a3 has a diameter (a diameter) of preferably 0.1 mm or more and 0.8 mm or less. Further, the diameter (pore diameter) is more preferably 0.3 mm or more and 0.6 mm or less.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the respective opening areas (pore areas) of the plurality of first outer wall holes 40a1 to 40a3 are preferably 0.01 mm ² or more and 0.50 mm ² or less. In addition, the opening area of 0.07mm ² or more preferably, 0.28mm ² or less.

Further, the number of the outer wall holes, the diameter, and the opening area of the plurality of first outer wall holes 40a1 to 40a3 may be appropriately adjusted in consideration of the total area described above within the above range.

Next, the configuration of the second outer wall hole 40b will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the second outer wall hole 40b is provided in the upper end portion of the flavor source 30 filled in the cavity 15 in a state where the axis AX direction is directed to the vertical direction Vd so that the second end portion 22 is located below. 30a is between the first filter wall 51.

Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of second outer wall holes 40b are provided. Specifically, the tubular member 10 has a plurality of second outer wall holes 40b1 to 40b3. The plurality of second outer wall holes 40b1 to 40b3 are formed on the both sides of the outer wall 11 of the tubular member 10 in a symmetrical relationship with respect to the axis AX of the tubular member 10. That is, in the present embodiment, the plurality of second outer wall holes 40b1 to 40b3 are formed in a pair.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the tubular member 10 has three second outer wall holes 40b1 to 40b3 on one side of the outer wall 11, and three second outer wall holes 40b1 to 40b3 on the other side of the outer wall 11. .

Further, the number of the second outer wall holes 40b is not limited to the above. Further, the second outer wall hole 40b may be formed only on one side of the outer wall 11 of the tubular member 10 with respect to the axis AX of the tubular member 10.

Further, the number of the outer wall holes, the diameter, and the opening area of the second outer wall hole 40b may be the same as or different from the first outer wall hole 40a. In addition, each of the second outer wall holes 40b1 to 40b3 is in addition to the position of the configuration. In the present embodiment, the second outer wall holes 40b1 to 40b3 are only appropriately displayed as the second outer wall holes 40b.

(3) role. effect

As described above, the non-heating flavor applicator 1 of the present embodiment includes the tubular member 10 having the outer wall 11 forming the cavity 15 and the flavor source 30 filled in the cavity 15 of the tubular member 10.

The tubular member 10 has a first end portion 21 through which air flows in, a second end portion 22 through which air flows out, and a first outer wall hole 40a and a second outer wall hole 40b through which air flows. Further, the first filter wall 51 is provided at the first end portion 21, and the second filter wall 52 is provided at the second end portion 22.

When the non-heating flavor applicator 1 in the state shown in FIG. 2 starts to absorb the flavor, the flavor source 30 moves toward the second end 22 side of the air outflow destination. It is intended to be dense in the second filter wall 52.

In the non-heated flavor applicator 1 of the present embodiment, air flows from the first end portion 21, the first outer wall hole 40a, and the second outer wall hole 40b in the cavity 15 of the tubular member 10. Therefore, the flow of air toward the second filter wall 52 side is higher than when the air flows in only from the first end portion 21 of the tubular member 10, that is, when the air flows in only the direction along the axis AX. The flow of air in only the direction along the axis AX is suppressed.

Further, the first outer wall hole 40a is oriented such that the axis AX direction faces the vertical direction so that the second end portion 22 of the tubular member 10 is located below. In the state of Vd, it is disposed at a position adjacent to the fragrance source 30 filled in the cavity 15.

Here, the state in which the axis AX direction is directed in the vertical direction Vd so that the second end portion 22 is located downward is a state in which the simulated flavor source 30 is in the most dense state of the second filter wall 52. In other words, the first outer wall hole 40a is provided at a position adjacent to the flavor source 30 in a state where the simulated filled flavor source 30 is densely attached to the second end portion 22 side.

In the positional relationship described above, by providing the first outer wall hole 40a in the non-heating type flavoring device 1, it is possible to more reliably suppress the concentration of the flavor source 30 in the second filter wall 52. Specifically, by providing the first outer wall holes 40a1 to 40a3, in addition to the flow of air from the first end portion 21 only in the direction of the axis AX, along with the axis AX, when the flavor is absorbed, The flow of air in the direction of the direction of intersection. Further, by providing the first outer wall holes 40a1 to 40a3, the flow of air from the first outer wall holes 40a1 to 40a3 is advantageous, and as a result, the flow of the air supplied to the flavor source 30 can be imparted from the plural direction. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the fragrance source 30 from being densely distributed on the second filter wall 52 when the flavor is absorbed.

In other words, in the prior art, only the flow of the air in the direction of the axis AX is generated, so that the flavor source 30 is densely crowded in the second filter wall 52, but in the present embodiment, the first is set as described above. The outer wall holes 40a1 to 40a3 can generate a flow of air in a direction different from the direction of the axis AX, so that the fragrance source 30 can be effectively suppressed from being intensively dense.

As described above, according to the non-heating type flavor extractor 1, when the flavor is started to be sucked, the sharpness of the flavor source 30 to the second filter wall 52 can be suppressed. Moves or rushes to the vicinity of the second filter wall 52.

That is, according to the non-heating type flavor extractor 1, when the flavor is started to be sucked, the feeling of discomfort to the user due to the movement of the flavor source can be suppressed.

Further, as shown in Fig. 3, the distance Lb between the second filter wall 52 and the axis AX of the first outer wall hole 40a is preferably in the range of 0.5 mm or more and 5.0 mm or less, more preferably 0.7 mm. Above, 2.0mm or less.

Here, the air that has flowed into the cavity 15 of the tubular member 10 flows from the first end portion 21, the first outer wall hole 40a, and the second outer wall hole 40b, but the majority of the air that flows into the cavity 15 is plural from the first Among the outer wall holes 40a1 to 40a3, the first outer wall hole 40a1 which is located on the second filter wall 52 side flows in. Therefore, in order to alleviate the impact by the flavor source 30 at the time of suction, the first outer wall hole 40a is provided as close as possible to the second filter wall 52, and it is preferable to reduce the distance Lb.

On the other hand, by keeping the distance between the first outer wall hole 40a and the second filter wall 52 constant, the air flowing from the first outer wall hole 40a to the second filter wall 52 and the flavor source 30 are effective. contact. As a result, an appropriate amount of flavor can be supplied into the oral cavity. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the distance Lb is preferably 0.5 mm or more.

Further, when the distance Lb is 5.0 mm or less, the air that has flowed in from the first end portion 21 and the air that has flowed in from the first outer wall hole 40a do not merge at a position away from the second filter wall 52, and the air is directed toward the axis AX. Air flowing in the direction in which the directions intersect is easily generated near the second filter wall 52, and The flow of air only in the direction of the axis AX can be more reliably reduced. That is, in order to effectively disperse the flow of the air concentrated on the second filter wall 52, the distance Lb is preferably 5.0 mm or less.

(4) Comparative evaluation 1

Next, a comparative evaluation of the non-heating flavor applicator of the present embodiment will be described. First, the non-heating type flavor pickers of Examples 1 to 2 and the non-heating type flavor pickers of Comparative Example 1 were prepared.

In the first embodiment, a non-heating type flavor extractor having the shape shown in Figs. 1 and 2 was produced. Specifically, a molded body of plastic is used as the tubular member 10, and a mesh member is used as the first filter wall 51 and the second filter wall 52. Further, the tubular member 10 is provided with a cylindrical outer wall 11 having a length of 42 mm in the vertical direction (AX direction) and protruding portions 21a and 22A each having a length of 4 mm in the vertical direction. Further, as the flavor source, tobacco powder particles which form tobacco leaves are used. When the second end portion 22 is placed below the vertical direction, the fragrance source is filled so that the distance from the second filter wall 52 to the upper end of the fragrance source is 25 mm.

Further, in the first embodiment, a plurality of first outer wall holes 40a and a plurality of second outer wall holes 40b are provided in the tubular member 10. Further, the first outer wall hole 40a1 (hereinafter also referred to as the nearest first outer wall hole 40) and the second filter wall 52 which are closest to the second filter wall 52 among the plurality of first outer wall holes 40a are provided. The first outer wall hole 40a1 is formed in the tubular member 10 so that the distance Lb becomes 1.0 mm. Further, while forming the nearest first outer wall hole 40a1, the nearest first outer wall hole 40a1 Before the first filter wall 51, a plurality of first outer wall holes 40a and a plurality of second outer wall holes 40b other than the nearest first outer wall hole 40a1 are formed along the axis AX direction of the tubular member 10. The distance (pitch) between the centers of the holes of the plurality of first outer wall holes 40a and the plurality of second outer wall holes 40b is set to have an interval of 2.0 mm. In this manner, a plurality of first outer wall holes 40a and a plurality of second outer wall holes 40b are provided in a predetermined region of the tubular member 10. Similarly, the plurality of first outer wall holes 40a and the plurality of second outer wall holes 40b are provided on the opposite side of the outer wall 11 of the cylindrical member 10 with respect to the axis AX of the tubular member 10 as a reference. That is, the non-heating type flavoring device of the first embodiment has a plurality of first outer wall holes 40a and a plurality of second outer wall holes 40b in two rows. Further, the diameter (aperture) of each of the plurality of first outer wall holes 40a and the plurality of second outer wall holes 40b was 0.5 mm.

In the second embodiment, a non-heating type flavor absorber that changes the position of the nearest first outer wall hole 40a1 so that the distance Lb from the second filter wall 52 becomes 10.0 mm is produced. Further, the second embodiment has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment except for the configuration of the distance Lb.

Further, in Comparative Example 1, a non-heating type flavor extractor in which the first outer wall hole 40a and the second outer wall hole 40b were not formed was produced. Further, Comparative Example 1 has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment except that the first outer wall hole 40a and the second outer wall hole 40b are not formed.

(Measurement of ventilation resistance)

The ventilation resistance of the non-heated flavor applicators of Examples 1 and 2 and Comparative Example 1 described above was measured by the method according to ISO 6565-1997 Draw resistance of cigarettes and pressure drop of filter rods. With The body is connected to the device in the order of the non-heated flavor absorber, the differential pressure gauge, the mass flow controller, and the vacuum pump, as viewed from the upstream side of the circulating air. Then, suction was performed at 1050 ml/sec using a vacuum pump to measure the ventilation resistance of each of the non-heated flavor absorbers. The measurement results are shown in Table 1.

(sensory evaluation of the impact when sucking)

Using the flavor pickers of Examples 1 and 2 and Comparative Example 1, the scent suction operation was performed on 20 evaluators to perform a sensory evaluation test for each non-heating flavor absorbing device. Specifically, a sensory evaluation test for evaluating the impact caused by the fragrance source at the time of the non-heated flavor suction operation was performed. The results are shown in Table 1.

From the evaluation results of the above Table 1, it was found that in Comparative Example 1, the evaluator who answered the intentional impact impact was a majority, and on the other hand, in Examples 1 and 2, the evaluator who answered the unintentional impact was a majority. As described above, in Examples 1 and 2, compared with Comparative Example 1, it was confirmed that the effect of suppressing the uncomfortable feeling due to the impact is preferable. In addition, Embodiment 1 is related to Embodiment 2 In comparison, it has been proved that the uncomfortable feeling caused by the impact at the time of the sucking action can be more effectively suppressed.

Further, as a result of the measurement of the ventilation resistance, when the mesh was used as the first and second filter walls, it was found that the non-heated flavor absorber having the first outer wall hole 40a and the second outer wall hole 40b has Ventilation resistance below 15.0 mmH ₂ O.

(Measurement of fluctuation in ventilation resistance during suction operation)

Next, using the non-heating type flavor extractor of the first embodiment and the non-heating type flavor extractor of Comparative Example 1, the change in the ventilation resistance at the time of the suction operation of each non-heating type flavor extractor was measured.

First, prepare a test device. Specifically, a mass flow controller (SEC-B40, manufactured by Horiba STEC Co., Ltd.) is disposed in order from the vacuum pump side (the downstream side of the line) between the vacuum pump (manufactured by linicon 1v660 Nitto Co., Ltd.) and the scented suction device. A solenoid valve (manufactured by AG-43-02-4 CDK) and a differential pressure gauge (made by DP45-28 validyine engineering corporAtion) are connected by a differential pressure gauge and a data logger (NR600, manufactured by NR600) and a PC. A test device that visualizes changes in ventilation resistance over time is produced.

Further, in a state where the solenoid valve of the test device is closed, that is, the air is prevented from flowing into the vacuum pump from each of the non-heating type flavor absorbers, the output of the air suction of the vacuum pump is stabilized at 5 L/min. Then, by liberating the solenoid valve, air suction from the scented suction device is performed. At this time, the time-dependent change in the ventilation resistance after the suction air was instantaneously measured by a differential pressure gauge. The measurement results are shown in Fig. 4.

From Fig. 4, the non-heated fragrance of Comparative Example 1 is known. In the suction device, within a period of 0.1 seconds from the start of the suction, a large reduction in the ventilation resistance and a recovery action of the reduction can be seen. On the other hand, in the non-heating type flavor extractor of the first embodiment, it was found that there was no such large fluctuation in the ventilation resistance, and the extremely stable ventilation resistance was exhibited after the start of the suction. The impact from the scent source is generated immediately after the start of the suction, so it can be said that the difference in the temporal change of the ventilatory resistance leads to the difference in the sensory evaluation results described above. That is, it has been confirmed that the present invention is excellent in suppressing the amount of fluctuation in the ventilation resistance during a very short period of time within 0.1 second after the start of the suction.

(5) Comparative evaluation 2

Next, the configuration of the first filter wall and the second filter wall was changed, and a sensory evaluation test for the non-heated flavor absorbing device was performed. First, the non-heating type flavor extractors of Examples 3 and 4 and Comparative Example 2 were prepared.

Specifically, in the third embodiment, the first filter wall and the second filter wall were made of a non-heated flavor absorber using an acetate filter. The third embodiment has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment described above except for the configuration of the first filter wall and the second filter wall.

Next, in Example 4, a non-heating type flavor extractor using an acetate filter was used for the first filter wall and the second filter wall. The fourth embodiment has the same configuration as that of the above-described second embodiment except for the configuration of the first filter wall and the second filter wall.

Next, in Comparative Example 2, a non-heating type flavoring device using an acetate filter for the first filter wall and the second filter wall was produced. Comparative Example 2 has the same configuration as Comparative Example 1 described above except for the configuration of the first filter wall and the second filter wall.

Further, in Examples 3 to 4 and Comparative Example 2, the acetate filters used in the first and second filter walls were used to have a thickness of 5 mm with respect to the axis AX direction of the non-heated flavor absorber. By.

(sensory evaluation of the impact when sucking)

Using the flavor pickers of Examples 3 and 4 and Comparative Example 2 described above, 20 persons of the evaluator were subjected to a flavor picking action to perform a sensory evaluation test for each of the non-heated flavor pickers. Specifically, a sensory evaluation test for evaluating the impact caused by the fragrance source at the time of the non-heated flavor suction operation was performed. The results are shown in Table 2.

As is apparent from the results of the above Table 2, in the case of the first and second filter walls, even in the case of using the acetate filter, in Examples 3 and 4, it was proved that the suction operation can be extremely effectively reduced. The impact of time. That is, it has been confirmed that the non-heating type flavoring device having the first outer wall hole 40a and the second outer wall hole 40b can extremely effectively reduce the impact at the time of the suction operation. Further, in the third embodiment, as compared with the fourth embodiment, it was confirmed that the uncomfortable feeling caused by the impact at the time of the suction operation can be more effectively suppressed. Further, when the acetate filter was used as the first and second filter walls, it was found that the non-heated flavor absorber having the first outer wall hole 40a and the second outer wall hole 40b has a ventilation of 25.0 mmH ₂ O or less. resistance.

(6) Other embodiments

As described above, the disclosure of the present invention is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Various alternative embodiments are apparent to those skilled in the art.

For example, in the embodiment of the present invention described above, the case where the mouthpiece portion 5 and the tubular member 10 are individually configured will be described as an example. However, the mouthpiece portion 5 and the tubular member 10 may also be integrally formed. At this time, the second end portion 22 of the tubular member 10 may have a configuration in which the mouthpiece portion 5 is provided.

As such, the present invention naturally includes various embodiments and the like not described herein. Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention is defined by the specific matters of the invention as set forth in the appended claims.

In addition, the full contents of the Japanese Patent Application No. 2013-70563 (filed on March 28, 2013) are incorporated into the present specification.

(industrial availability)

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a non-heating type flavor extractor which can suppress the uncomfortable feeling to the user when sucking the flavor.

5‧‧‧Sucker

10‧‧‧Cylinder members

11‧‧‧ outer wall

15‧‧‧ hollow

15a‧‧‧ gap

21‧‧‧1st end

21a, 22a‧‧‧ protruding parts

22‧‧‧2nd end

30‧‧‧Scent source

40a, 40a1 to 40a3‧‧‧1st outer wall hole

40b, 40b1 to 40b3‧‧‧2nd outer wall hole

51‧‧‧1st filter wall

52‧‧‧2nd filter wall

AX‧‧‧ axis

Claims (5)

A non-heating type flavor applicator comprising: a cylindrical member having a cylindrical outer wall forming a cavity extending in a predetermined direction; and a flake-shaped fragrance source filled in the cavity; wherein The tubular member has a first end portion through which air flows in and a second end portion through which air flows out, and is a pair of end portions in the predetermined direction, and the cylindrical member has a through-hole and communicates with the cavity. The first outer wall hole is provided with a first filter wall as a cover of the cavity at the first end, and a second filter wall as a cover of the cavity is provided at the second end, the cavity A gap is formed in a state in which the flavor source is filled in the cavity, and the first outer wall hole is provided in the hole in a state in which the predetermined direction is oriented in a vertical direction so that the second end portion is positioned downward. The position where the aforementioned flavor source is adjacent to each other. The non-heating type flavoring device according to the first aspect of the invention, wherein the distance between the second filter wall and the first outer wall hole in the predetermined direction is in a range of 0.5 mm to 5.0 mm. The non-heating type flavoring device according to the first or second aspect of the invention, wherein the predetermined direction is oriented in a vertical direction so that the second end portion is located below, and is filled in the space The distance between the upper end portion of the fragrance source and the first outer wall hole closest to the second filter wall side in the predetermined direction is in the range of 1.5 mm to 35.0 mm. The non-heating type flavor absorber according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the tubular member further has a second outer wall hole penetrating the outer wall and communicating with the cavity. The second outer wall hole is provided in an upper end portion of the flavor source filled in the cavity and the first filter wall in a state in which the predetermined direction is directed in a vertical direction so that the second end portion is located downward. between. The non-heating type flavor absorber according to any one of the first to fourth aspect, wherein the first outer wall hole has a diameter of 0.1 mm or more and 0.8 mm or less.