WO2013137084A1

WO2013137084A1 - Non-heating flavor inhaler

Info

Publication number: WO2013137084A1
Application number: PCT/JP2013/056137
Authority: WO
Inventors: 啓之久保田; 幸夫曽根; 貴久勝岡
Original assignee: 日本たばこ産業株式会社
Priority date: 2012-03-16
Filing date: 2013-03-06
Publication date: 2013-09-19
Also published as: TW201343092A; JP2015107056A

Abstract

Provided is a non-heating flavor inhaler that, by means of a simple and lightweight structure, imparts a new sensation of somasthesia resulting from vibration to a user and whereby the user can reliably obtain a sensation of flavor satisfaction. The non-heating flavor inhaler (1A) includes: a hollow, cylindrical inhalation holder (10); a flavor generation source (11) that is held at one end of the inhalation holder (10) and that imparts a flavor to the air (EA) flowing in from outside; and a intake opening (12) that is provided to the other end of the inhalation holder and that is for causing the user to inhale the airflow (Air) that has traversed the flavor generation source. The inhalation holder is provided with a vibrating structure (20) that generates vibrations that the user can sense on the basis of the airflow.

Description

Non-heated flavor aspirator

The present invention relates to a non-heating type flavor inhaler having no heat source. More specifically, the present invention relates to a non-heated flavor inhaler capable of tasting flavors such as cigarettes by inhalation without requiring ignition.

Cigarettes have been a favorite item for a long time. On the other hand, in recent years, sidestream smoke produced by cigarette combustion and the influence of the odor on the surroundings have been pointed out.
In recent years, many proposals have been made as techniques for dealing with such a situation. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a smokeless tobacco in which a cigarette raw material impregnated with a tobacco extract flavor containing nicotine is filled in a breathable container on both sides or the filled body is held in a holder. Patent Document 2 discloses a non-heated flavor inhaler in which the contact area between a flavor generating source such as a cigarette and the suction air is increased to obtain a flavor. Furthermore, Patent Document 3 discloses a device in which a smoking tool or cigarette is equipped with a vibration device and a battery, and vibration is generated by supplying battery current to the vibration device so that the vibration can be experienced. .

JP-A-2-2331 WO 2010/095660 JP 2002-209570 A

However, the smokeless tobacco and non-heated flavor inhalers disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2 tend to have a shortage of flavor components compared to conventional cigarettes. Therefore, there are cases where the user cannot obtain sufficient satisfaction, and there is room for improvement.
On the other hand, the device according to Patent Document 3 is equipped with a vibration device and a battery to generate vibration, and the user feels the vibration so that the preference is not lost. Device. However, since this apparatus includes a structure in which a vibration motor is driven by a battery, 1) the manufacturing cost becomes expensive, 2) the size or weight increases, and 3) the battery needs to be replaced. There are many obstructive elements as luxury items that give satisfaction to the user, such as forcing the user to be burdened with maintenance, and 4) further difficult to adjust the intensity of vibration.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a non-heated flavor inhaler that gives a new sense of somatic sensation due to vibration to a user with a simple and lightweight structure so that the user can reliably obtain flavor satisfaction. Is to provide.

The above-described object is to provide a user with a hollow cylindrical suction holder, a flavor generation source that imparts flavor to the air that is housed on one end side of the suction holder and flows in from the outside, and the air flow through the flavor generation source. A suction mechanism provided on the other end side of the suction holder for suction, and the suction holder is provided with a vibration mechanism that generates vibrations that can be felt by the user based on the air flow. Achieved by the featured non-heated flavor inhaler.

Moreover, it is preferable that the vibration mechanism includes a structure that is arranged between the flavor generation source and the mouthpiece and generates vibration by the air flow flowing from the flavor generation source to the mouthpiece.

The structure for generating the vibration includes a hollow portion having a space defined by a partition wall between the flavor generation source storage portion provided in the suction holder and the suction port portion for storing the flavor generation source. And a vibration generating member provided in the cavity.

Further, the suction port may be formed integrally with the other end of the cavity.

The vibration generating member may be a spherical object that moves in the cavity by the air flow, and the vibration generating member may be a propeller-like object that rotates in the cavity by the air flow. The generating member may be a valve-like structure that vibrates in the cavity when the air flow passes through.

Further, it is preferable to further include a vibration restricting structure that restricts the movement of the vibration generating member so as to change or stop the vibration.

Further, it is preferable that the vibration mechanism further includes a vibration adjustment mechanism that adjusts the strength of vibration.

The vibration adjustment mechanism includes a structure that rotates an opening position of an air inlet that introduces the air flow into the cavity and an opening position of an air outlet that outputs the air flow from the cavity around an axis. It is preferable to use it.

A perfume may be carried on a part of the vibration mechanism, and a structure for releasing the perfume when vibration is generated may be further included. The fragrance desirably contains menthol. And it is desirable for the said flavor generation source to contain a tobacco material.

The non-burning type flavor inhaler of the present invention includes a vibration mechanism that vibrates due to an air flow generated when a user sucks. Therefore, when the user enjoys the flavor from the flavor source, a new sense of somatic sensation due to vibration is added. Thereby, even when the flavor from a flavor generation source is light, the non-heating type flavor inhaler which complements the feeling given to a user and can obtain a reliable satisfaction can be provided.
Further, the non-combustion flavor inhaler of the present invention includes a simple vibration mechanism that vibrates using the air flow generated when the user sucks as described above, and is a large-sized battery or motor. Does not include structures that are heavy. Therefore, the non-heating type flavor suction device according to the present invention is lightweight and can be manufactured at low cost.

It is the figure which expanded and showed typically the side surface structure of the non-heating type flavor suction device which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which expanded and showed typically the side surface structure of the non-heating type flavor suction device which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which expanded and showed typically the side surface structure of the non-heating type flavor suction device which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the mode when a center angle was changed around an axial center about the air inflow port and air outflow port of a cavity part. It is the figure which showed the mode when a center angle was changed around an axial center about the air inflow port and air outflow port of a cavity part. It is the figure which showed the frequency change of the vibration which generate | occur | produces in a cavity part when changing the angle which consists of two openings and an axial center (center). It is the figure shown about the non-heating type flavor suction device of the modification provided with the cavity part which set the axial direction different from the axial direction of a suction holder. It is the figure shown about the non-heating type flavor suction device of the modification provided with a vibration adjustment mechanism. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. It is the figure shown about the non-heating type flavor suction device of the modification provided with the vibration control structure which controls a motion of a vibration generation member.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is an enlarged view schematically showing a side configuration of a non-heating type flavor inhaler 1A according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
This non-heating type flavor inhaler 1A is formed in a rod shape whose outer shape is similar to a cigarette or cigar. The non-heated flavor suction device 1A has a hollow cylindrical suction holder 10 that has an outer shape and functions also as a casing, and a flavor generation that imparts flavor to the air flow Air that is housed on one end side of the holder 10 and flows from the outside. In order to allow the user to suck the air flow Air via the flavor generation source 11 and the mouth 11, a suction port 12 provided on the other end side of the suction holder is included. The suction holder 10 is provided with a vibration mechanism 20 (described later) that generates vibrations that can be felt by the user using the non-heated flavor suction device based on the air flow Air.

The non-heating type flavor inhaler 1A shown in FIG. 1 has, as a preferred structure, a vibration mechanism 20 disposed between the flavor generation source 11 and the mouthpiece 12 and air flowing from the flavor generation source 11 to the mouthpiece 12. The case where vibration is generated by the flow Air is illustrated.
The vibration mechanism 20 includes a pair of partition walls (a first partition wall 21-1, a first partition wall 21) between a flavor generation source storage unit 13 and a suction port 12 provided in the suction holder 10 to store the flavor generation source 11. A hollow portion 22 having a space partitioned by providing two partition walls 21-2), and a spherical member that moves in the hollow portion 22 by an air flow Air as a vibration generating member disposed in the hollow portion. The structure in which the object 23 is provided is illustrated.
The partition wall 21 (21-1, 21-2) may be a structure having a wall surface that divides the cavity portion 22, and for example, the end surface of the suction port portion 12 becomes one partition wall 21-2. It may be a form.
The material of the spherical object 23 is not particularly limited. For example, a material that is lightweight, such as cork, wood, and resin, has moderate durability, and can be processed into a spherical shape is preferable. The size of the spherical object 23 may be any size as long as it can be accommodated in the hollow portion, but it must be at least large enough not to pass through the opening for airflow. Further, the spherical object 23 may be accommodated in a plurality of hollow objects 23 as long as it does not hinder movement.

The shape of the suction holder 10 is not particularly limited as long as the shape is a rod shape similar to a cigarette or the like, but it is desirable to consider the ease of holding the user. From such a viewpoint, the length in the axial direction (LD) of the non-heating type flavor inhaler 1A is about 25 to 100 mm, and the height dimension and the width dimension in the transverse shape are about 5 to 20 mm. desirable.
When the length is 25 mm and the width is 5 mm, the size is considerably smaller than that of a normal cigarette, but it is still possible to enjoy the flavor, and portability and impact that were not available in the past. It becomes a rich non-heated flavor inhaler.
The material for the suction holder 10 is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include POM resin (polyoxymethylene (polyacetal resin)), acrylic, elastic rubber, and wood. The suction holder 10 may be opaque, or may be formed of a semi-transparent or completely transparent material.

A flavor generation source 11 is stored in a flavor generation source storage section 13 provided on one end side (left side in FIG. 1) of the suction holder 10.
The flavor generation source storage unit 13 is provided with an air inlet 14 for taking an air flow (outside air) into the stored flavor generation source 11. The air inlet 14 is an opening formed by cutting out a part of the outer peripheral wall of the suction holder 10 that is generally cylindrical.
Further, on the downstream side of the flavor generation source storage unit 13, an air inlet 15 for sending the air flow Air via the flavor generation source storage unit 13 into the cavity 22 is provided. The air inlet 15 is formed in the first partition wall 21-1 that partitions between the flavor source storage unit 13 and the cavity 22. The air inflow port 15 becomes an air outflow port when viewed from the flavor generation source storage unit 13 side.

In addition, although the air inlet 14 mentioned above which takes in external air to the flavor generation source accommodating part 13 may be provided in a suitable position, it is designed so that the flavor generation source accommodated in the inside may be in contact with outside air reliably. It is desirable to leave. For example, as the air inlet 14, a structure in which a plurality of openings provided in a slit shape are arranged in parallel can be suitably employed.
Moreover, the flavor generation source accommodation part 13 is good also as the whole cylindrical space, and the remaining space is good also as a space where the airflow Air passes as a limited space part directly under which the air inflow port 14 is arrange | positioned. What is necessary is just to change the accommodation volume of the flavor generation source accommodating part 13 suitably according to the flavor generation source employ | adopted.

Further, the size and shape of the air inlet 15 for sending the air flow Air toward the cavity portion 22 may be appropriately determined if the cross-sectional area is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the internal cavity 22.
The hollow portion 22 is provided with an air outlet 16 through which the air flow Air flows out to the inlet portion 12 located on the downstream side. The air outlet 16 is formed in the above-described second partition wall 21-2 that partitions the cavity portion 22 and the suction port portion 12. The air outlet 16 serves as an air inlet when viewed from the suction port 12 side.
As will be described later, in order to move the spherical object 23 in the cavity 22, it is preferable to generate a strong and quick air flow, from the air outlet 16 on the suction port 12 side, the flavor generation source. The one where the air inflow section cross-sectional area (after-mentioned) of the air inflow port 15 by the side of the accommodating part 13 is small is preferable. Thereby, the linear velocity of the air flowing into the cavity portion 22 can be increased.
Further, in order to generate the air flow Air that moves the spherical object 23, it is preferable to avoid the arrangement in which the air inlet 15 and the air outlet 16 face each other (facing each other). For example, as shown in the drawing, when both the air outlet 16 and the air inlet 15 are on the peripheral side shifted from the axis, and further shifted in the circumferential direction (different positions around the axis of the suction holder 10), The air flow Air for moving the spherical object 23 can be reliably generated.

The flavor generation source 11 accommodated in the flavor generation source storage unit 13 has a flavor such as tobacco leaf, tea leaf, herb, odor bulb, etc., which can relax the user and provide it to the user safely. Any material can be used. In order to efficiently release the flavor, it is desirable that cigarettes and the like be wrapped in a non-woven fabric or the like and placed in close contact with the air inlet 14 or the air inlet 15 of the flavor generating source storage unit 13.

Incidentally, in FIG. 1, the suction port 12 is connected to the downstream side of the cavity 22 as a structure clearly distinguished in the drawing, but even if the suction port 12 is integrated with the holder 10, It may be a separate body. In addition, the shape of the mouthpiece 12 is preferably a circular cross section, an ellipse, or a flat shape from the viewpoint of easy grip on the lips when the user uses it. In the example, the suction port 12 has the same diameter as the holder 10, but the present invention is not limited to this, and appropriate modifications such as forming the suction port 12 side narrower than the holder 10 may be added as necessary. Further, the suction port 12 may be integrally provided at the other end (right side in FIG. 1) of the cavity 22. For example, if the length of the portion related to the occurrence of flavor before the cavity portion 22 is about 10 to 70 mm and the total length from the cavity portion 22 to the mouthpiece portion 12 is 15 mm or more, the user can use the non-heated flavor inhaler 1A. It can be used smoothly without any problems.
In addition, you may arrange | position a filter in the air flow path of the said inlet part 12 as needed. As such a filter, a cigarette or a common acetate fiber, a paper or a non-woven fabric may be employed.

In the non-heating type flavor inhaler 1A described above, when the user holds the suction port 12 and sucks it (with the lips applied), the outside air EA enters through the air inlet 14 and passes through the flavor generation source 11 Air. It becomes. This air flow Air enters the cavity 22 via the air inlet 15 of the first partition wall 21-1, and further toward the suction port 12 via the air outlet 16 of the second partition wall 21-2. Leaked. At this time, when the air flow Air passes through the cavity 22, the spherical object 23 rides on the air flow Air and moves inside to collide with the inner wall, and at that time, the center of gravity of the main body axis is constantly rising. The vibration is excited by the change, and the user can feel an appropriate vibration.
In the non-heating type flavor inhaler 1A, by giving a new sense of somatic sensation by vibration in this way, the satisfaction of the user who enjoys the flavor of the flavor generation source can be complemented, so with a simple and lightweight structure, The user can be surely satisfied.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view schematically showing a side configuration of the non-heating type flavor inhaler 1B according to the second embodiment of the present invention. About the site | part similar to FIG. 1, the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted by attaching | subjecting the same code | symbol, and a different part is demonstrated.
In this non-heating type flavor inhaler 1B, instead of the spherical object 23 employed in the above-mentioned non-heating type flavor inhaler 1A, a propeller-like object 25 rotating by the air flow Air is arranged in the space of the cavity portion 22. It is. The propeller-like object 25 may have a blade structure that rotates when the air flow Air passes through the cavity 22 to generate vibration by the air flow. For example, when the propeller-like object 25 has a structure including a plurality of blades as shown in the drawing, a configuration may be adopted in which vibration is generated when the propeller-like object 25 is rotated by changing some of the blades or changing the weight. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a structure may be adopted in which a contact member 26 is disposed in the cavity, and the propeller-like object 25 collides when it rotates, thereby generating vibration. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which a spherical object (not shown) is arranged in the space of the cavity portion 22 and vibration is generated by the propeller-like object 25 moving (repelling) the spherical object.
The same effect as that of the non-heating type flavor inhaler 1A can also be obtained by the non-heating type flavor inhaler 1B shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view schematically showing a side configuration of the non-heating type flavor inhaler 1C according to the third embodiment of the present invention. Regarding this non-heating type flavor inhaler 1C, the same parts as those in FIG. 1 will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted, and differences will be described.
This non-heating type flavor inhaler 1C is provided with a valve-like structure that vibrates when the air flow Air passes through the space of the cavity 22 instead of the spherical object 23 described above. The valve-like structure illustrated here is constituted by a barrier 27 for the airflow Air provided in the cavity portion 22 and a valve portion (slit) 28 for passing the airflow Air provided in the barrier 27. .
The barrier 27 may be integrally formed when the suction holder 10 including the cavity portion 22 is formed of a resin material or the like, and the valve portion 28 may be set at a place where the air flow Air is to pass. Since the air flow Air is structured to generate vibration when it passes through the valve portion 28, the barrier 27 here is preferably formed of a resin having flexibility and moderate durability.
Even with the non-heating type flavor inhaler 1C shown in FIG. 3, the same effect as the non-heating type flavor inhaler 1A can be expected.

Further, other applicable configurations of the non-heating type flavor inhaler 1 (1A to 1C) will be further described.
As the vibration mechanism 20, those that generate vibrations by various structures other than those described above can be adopted. However, the generated vibrations are comfortable to the user, and a new sense of somatic sensation is given to satisfy the flavor. There is a need for a viewpoint that complements the feeling and ensures that the user can obtain satisfaction. From such a viewpoint, the frequency generated by the non-heated flavor inhaler of the present invention is preferably, for example, 40 Hz to 200 Hz, and more preferably 60 Hz to 120 Hz. The reason is that some people feel weak as vibrations at 60 Hz or lower, and feel numb at 120 Hz or higher, which may cause discomfort. Note that the measurement of the frequency can be confirmed by photographing with a high-speed camera the state when the user sucks and vibrates by the vibration mechanism.

The interior of the cavity 22 described above is desirably a cylindrical or conical space in consideration of the point that a spherical object is accommodated therein or a propeller-like object is provided. When a spherical object is housed inside, as will be described below, the position of the air inlet 15 of the first partition wall 21-1 through which the air flow Air passes and the position of the second partition wall 21-2. Different vibrations can be obtained by changing the angle of the position of the air outlet 16 about the axis CE (shifting the relative position of the air inlet 15 and the air outlet 16). FIGS. 4 and 5 are views for explaining a case where the air inlet 15 and the air outlet 16 are provided by changing the central angle of the axis CE. 4A and 4B show the case where the central angle is 70 degrees, in which FIG. 4A is an enlarged schematic side view, and FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA and BB in FIG. is there. Similarly, FIG. 5 is a case where the central angle is 220 degrees, (a) is a diagram schematically showing an enlarged side configuration, and (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA and BB in (a). It is sectional drawing.
In addition, these FIG. 4, FIG. 5 has illustrated as a case where it applies to 1 A of non-heating type flavor suction devices of FIG. 1 mentioned above. In the case of FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, not only the difference in vibration intensity is given, but also a different vibration sensation is given. Therefore, it is preferable to search for vibration that is comfortable for the user by shifting the relative positions of the air inlet 15 and the air outlet 16.

6 is related to FIGS. 4 and 5, and the central angle formed by two openings (the air inlet 15 and the air outlet 16) when sucked at the same air amount (for example, 130 ml / sec). It is the figure which showed collectively the change of the frequency (rotation speed rps of the circumferential direction) of the vibration which generate | occur | produces from the vibration mechanism of the cavity part 22 by the difference in (degree). It can be confirmed that the vibration changes when the relative positions of the two openings shift.
Referring to FIG. 6, the central angle is preferably 20 to 160 degrees (°) and 200 to 340 degrees (°), more preferably 50 to 120 degrees (°) and 240 to 310 degrees (°). . The reason is that the spherical object does not rotate outside the range of 20 to 160 degrees (°) and 200 to 340 degrees (°), and is stable within the range of 50 to 120 degrees (°) and 240 to 310 degrees (°). This is because the vibration is given.
As described above, the present invention includes a configuration in which vibration is generated by rotating a spherical object in a direction different from the flow of the air flowing in by changing the center angle of the two openings (shifting the relative position). This is one of the features.
In addition, it is as follows when the specific form of the non-heating type flavor suction device used in order to confirm the vibration change shown in FIG. 6 is specified. The whole was formed using the POM resin including the suction port. The total length was 95 mm, and the diameter of the holder (10) was 15 mm. The suction port (12) is integral with the holder, but has a smaller cross-sectional area than the holder, and is formed in a flat and hollow shape (land track type shape). The length of the suction port was 15 mm. The overall weight of the holder was 9.9 g.
In the hollow portion (22) of the holder 10, wood having a spherical diameter of 5.5 mm and a weight of 0.07 g was accommodated as a spherical object (23) that generates vibration. The thickness of the POM resin was 2 mm, and the inner diameter of the cavity was 11 mm.
The air inlet (15) provided in the first partition wall (21-1) on the flavor generating source side has a diameter of 1.5 mm and an opening area of about 1.77 mm ² , and the second partition wall on the suction port side The air outlet (16) provided in (21-2) is flat according to the shape of the suction port, and the opening area is about 19.9 mm ^2, which is larger than the air inlet and about 11 times as large. Formed.
Furthermore, the air inlet (14) provided in the upper part of the holder was formed by arranging three slit openings in parallel. A main slit opening having a slit width of 2 mm and a length of 50 mm was arranged at the center, and one sub-slit opening having a slit width of 1 mm and a length of 50 mm was arranged on both sides of the main slit opening.
In addition, as the flavor generating source (11), a tobacco engraved with a nonwoven fabric was adopted. The overall length was 64 mm, and a sealing portion of 5 mm was provided at the front and back, and the length of the engraved storage portion was 54 mm, the width was 10 mm, and the nonwoven fabric bag was made thick. The total weight of this flavor generating source was 0.43 g, and the weight of the tobacco cut was 0.37 g.

By the way, in the place shown in the above-mentioned, it showed about the structure where the axial direction LD of the cylindrical suction holder 10 which comprises the main structure of the non-heating type flavor suction device 1 and the axial direction of the cavity part 22 correspond. However, it is not limited to such a structure.
That is, in the above-described structure example, the hollow portion 22 is generally cylindrical, and the axial direction thereof is the same as the axial direction of the suction holder 10, but it is not necessary to be limited to such a structure.
The non-heating type flavor inhaler shown in FIG. 7 is shown about the non-heating type flavor inhaler 1Aa of the modification which changed the cavity part 22 of the non-heating type flavor inhaler 1A. A cylindrical hollow portion 22 is provided so as to extend in the width direction (perpendicular to the axial direction).
In this non-heating type flavor inhaler 1Aa, the axial direction LD of the suction holder 10 and the axial direction CD of the cavity 22 do not match (not parallel) and are orthogonal. In this way, also by changing the axial direction LD of the suction holder 10 and the axial direction of the cavity 22, the direction of rotation of the spherical object 23 is changed to change the intensity of vibration to be generated. Therefore, you may make it give a user a different vibration feeling by changing the setting of the cavity part 22 suitably.

Furthermore, with reference to FIG. 8, FIG. 9, the example of a structure with which the non-heating type flavor suction device of this invention is preferable is demonstrated.
FIG. 8 shows a vibration adjustment mechanism provided with a structure that deforms the non-heating type flavor inhaler 1A described above to rotate (move) the suction portion and the cavity portion relative to each other. A non-heating type flavor inhaler 1Ab which is a modification of the non-heating type flavor inhaler 1A of FIG. 1 will be described.
In the above-described example, the cavity portion 22 and the suction port portion 12 are simply connected. However, in FIG. 8, a structure that can rotate relative to each other at the connecting portion is added.
The partition wall 21-2 between the cavity portion 22 and the mouthpiece portion 12 rotates with the mouthpiece portion 12. At this time, the left end surface of the suction port portion 12 functions as the partition wall 21-2.
In addition, in the lower part of FIG. 8, it is the figure which took out a part so that the mode of the connection part of non-heating type flavor suction device 1Ab could be confirmed, and divided and showed the periphery of the connection part. FIGS. 9A and 9B are left and right sectional views taken along the line CC of the non-heating type flavor inhaler 1Ab.

With reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, a structure in which the cavity 22 and the suction port 12 are relatively rotated (moved) will be described. Pins 31 (four illustrated at an interval of 90 degrees are illustrated here) projecting upstream from the peripheral edge on the suction port 12 side.
On the other hand, an annular groove 33 is provided on the end surface 32 on the downstream side (right side in FIG. 8) of the cavity 22 so as to receive the pin 31 and rotate the suction port 12 about the axis CE.

The ring member 35 is disposed so as to straddle the cavity 22 and the suction port 12. The ring member 35 has a predetermined width LW in the axial direction so as to cover the connection surface between the cavity portion 22 and the suction port portion 12. The base end side of the ring member 35 is fixed to the outer peripheral surface 22f of the cavity portion 22, and a locking claw 34 is provided at the tip of the other end side along the inner periphery. A groove portion 35 is provided on the outer peripheral surface 12f of the suction port portion 12 to receive the locking claw 34 and prevent it from coming off in the axial direction LD, but to allow the axial center CE to rotate in the circumferential direction CL.

The non-heating type flavor inhaler 1Ab to which the above-described mechanism is added rotates the cavity 22 and the mouthpiece 12 relative to each other to thereby rotate the air inlet to the cavity 22 and the air flow to the mouthpiece. The central angle of the exit position can be changed. As can be understood from FIGS. 4 and 5 described above, the intensity of vibration to be generated can be changed by changing the flow of the air flow Air to the cavity 22.

Furthermore, FIG. 10 demonstrates the structural example of the vibration control structure which controls the motion of the vibration generation member with which the non-heating type flavor suction device of this invention is preferable. Here, it explains as non-heating type flavor suction device 1Ac which is a modification of non-heating type flavor suction device 1A of FIG.
The cavity 22 of the non-heating type flavor inhaler 1Ac is provided with a vibration restricting structure 40 that restricts the movement of the spherical object 23 that is a vibration generating member and can change or stop the vibration.
The vibration restricting structure 40 is configured to restrict the movement of the spherical object 23 by operating the restricting member 42 via an elongated hole-shaped opening 41 in which a part of the hollow portion 22 is notched.

The regulating member 42 is disposed in the cavity 22 and extends along the outer periphery of the head 42h, the cavity 22 and the flavor source storage part 13 which can be separated from the spherical object 23, and is operated by the user. It is a crank-shaped rod-like member provided with a portion 42m and a neck portion 42n connecting the head portion 42h and the main body portion 42m. The neck portion 42n is disposed so as to move in the slot 41.
Even if the long hole-shaped opening 41 as described above is provided in the hollow portion 22, it is not preferable that outside air flows into the hollow portion 22 in addition to the air flow Air described above. Therefore, a sealing plate 43 that closes the opening 41 is disposed on the regulating member 42.
The regulating member 42 slides in the axial direction LD as shown in the figure when the user operates the main body 42m. The seal plate 43 moves together with the restricting member 42 and always closes the long hole-shaped opening 41.
The non-heating type flavor inhaler 1Ac to which the above-described mechanism is added can stop the vibration by operating the regulating member 42. Therefore, when there is a user that the vibration is unnecessary or the vibration is uncomfortable. Can meet the request.

The restricting member 42 may be used not to completely hold the spherical object 23 but to restrict the movement range in the cavity. In this case, the air flow described above is changed. As in the case, it functions as a structure for appropriately changing the strength of vibration.
FIG. 10 is a modified example based on the non-heating type flavor inhaler 1A shown above, and shows a structure example for regulating the spherical object 23, but the non-heating type flavor inhaler 1B in FIG. A restricting member that gradually stops the rotation of the propeller may be formed in the same manner as shown in FIG.

As described above, the non-burning type flavor inhaler of the present invention includes a vibration mechanism that vibrates due to an air flow generated when a user sucks. Therefore, when the user enjoys the flavor from the flavor generation source, a new sense of somatic sensation due to vibration can be obtained, and even if the flavor from the flavor generation source is light, the sense given to the user is complemented. Thus, it is possible to provide a non-heated flavor inhaler that satisfies the user with certainty.
The non-combustion flavor inhaler of the present invention includes a simple vibration mechanism that vibrates using the air flow generated when the user sucks as described above. Does not include large and heavy structures such as motors and motors. Therefore, the non-heating type flavor inhaler by this invention is lightweight and can be manufactured at low cost.

The present invention described above is not limited to the embodiment described above. The present invention can be implemented with various modifications without departing from the scope of the invention.
In the non-heating type flavor inhaler according to the present invention, the flavor generation source can be exchanged, and the other suction holder and mouthpiece can be used repeatedly, so that it can be used economically.
Moreover, although the example which concerns on embodiment mentioned above demonstrated the case where a vibration mechanism was arrange | positioned between the said flavor generation source and the said suction mouth part, it is not restricted to such a form. It is good also as a form etc. which the front end side of a suction holder vibrates.

Further, a structure in which a fragrance is supported on a part of the structure related to the vibration mechanism and the fragrance is released when vibration is generated may be employed. For example, if the vibration mechanism includes the spherical object illustrated in FIG. 1, the surface of the spherical object, the propeller-shaped object illustrated in FIG. 2 on the propeller (blade), and further illustrated in FIG. 3. A configuration in which a fragrance is applied in advance to the valve portion (flap) of the valve-like structure and is released when a certain level of vibration occurs is employed. If it does in this way, while a user strengthens suction and enlarges a vibration, since the flavor component discharged | emitted increases, it can further improve so that high satisfaction can be obtained.
In the case of the spherical object, the spherical object itself may be a fragrance capsule. And it may comprise so that a fragrance | flavor may be attracted | sucked when a fragrance | flavor capsule bursts when it becomes more than a fixed frequency. For example, if a menthol flavor is supported on a spherical object, it is possible to provide a change in which the flavor of non-menthol is first tasted and then the flavor of menthol is added.
Furthermore, you may apply | coat the microcapsule containing a fragrance | flavor to a spherical object or a cavity inner wall surface. In this case, each time the spherical object moves, the microcapsule is crushed and the fragrance of the released fragrance can be enjoyed.

1 (1A, 1B, 1C) Non-heated flavor inhaler 10 Suction holder 11 Flavor source 12 Suction part 13 Flavor source storage part 14 Air inlet 15 Air inlet 16 Air outlet 20 Vibration mechanism 21 (21-1 21-2) Partition wall 22 Cavity 23 Spherical object (vibration generating member)
25 Propeller-

like object

27, 28 Valve-like structure 27 Barrier 28 Valve part Air Air flow CE Axle LD Axial direction CL Circumferential direction

Claims

A hollow cylindrical suction holder, a flavor generation source that imparts flavor to the air that is housed on one end side of the suction holder and flows in from the outside, and an air flow through the flavor generation source to cause the user to suck the air flow, And including a suction port provided on the other end side of the suction holder,
The non-heated flavor inhaler according to claim 1, wherein the suction holder is provided with a vibration mechanism that generates vibration that a user can feel based on the air flow.
The said vibration mechanism is arrange | positioned between the said flavor generation source and the said suction part, and contains the structure which generate | occur | produces a vibration based on the said airflow which flows from the said flavor generation source to the said suction part. Item 2. The non-heated flavor inhaler according to Item 1.
The structure for generating the vibration includes a hollow portion having a space partitioned by a partition wall between a flavor generation source storage portion provided in the suction holder and the suction portion to store the flavor generation source, The non-heating type flavor suction device according to claim 2, further comprising a vibration generating member disposed in the cavity.
The non-heated flavor inhaler according to claim 3, including the case where the suction port is formed integrally with the other end of the cavity.
The non-heated flavor inhaler according to claim 3, wherein the vibration generating member includes a spherical object that moves in the cavity by the air flow.
The non-heating type flavor inhaler according to claim 3, wherein the vibration generating member includes a propeller-like object that rotates in the hollow portion by the air flow.
The non-heated flavor inhaler according to claim 3, wherein the vibration generating member includes a valve-like structure that vibrates in the cavity when the air flow passes.
The non-heated flavor inhaler according to any one of claims 3 to 6, further comprising a vibration restricting structure that restricts the movement of the vibration generating member to change or stop the vibration. .
The non-heated flavor inhaler according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the vibration mechanism further includes a vibration adjustment mechanism that adjusts the strength of vibration.
The vibration adjustment mechanism includes a structure that rotates an opening position of an air inlet that introduces the air flow into the cavity and an opening position of an air outlet that outputs the air flow from the cavity about an axis. The non-heating type flavor inhaler of Claim 9 characterized by the above-mentioned.
The non-heated flavor inhaler according to any one of claims 1 to 10, further comprising a structure in which a fragrance is supported on a part of the vibration mechanism and the fragrance is released when vibration is generated.
The non-heated flavor inhaler according to claim 11, wherein the flavor includes menthol.
The non-heating type flavor inhaler according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the flavor generation source includes a tobacco material.