WO2020013339A1 - Substance de base émettant un parfum chauffé appliquée à une cartouche de parfum, substrat émettant un parfum chauffé, cartouche de parfum comprenant un substrat émettant un parfum chauffé, et procédé et appareil de fabrication de substrat émettant un parfum chauffé - Google Patents

Substance de base émettant un parfum chauffé appliquée à une cartouche de parfum, substrat émettant un parfum chauffé, cartouche de parfum comprenant un substrat émettant un parfum chauffé, et procédé et appareil de fabrication de substrat émettant un parfum chauffé Download PDF

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WO2020013339A1
WO2020013339A1 PCT/JP2019/027819 JP2019027819W WO2020013339A1 WO 2020013339 A1 WO2020013339 A1 WO 2020013339A1 JP 2019027819 W JP2019027819 W JP 2019027819W WO 2020013339 A1 WO2020013339 A1 WO 2020013339A1
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  • the present invention relates to a heated fragrance generating substrate suitable for a fragrance cartridge, a heated fragrance generating substrate obtained by winding the heated fragrance generating substrate by a packaging member, and an fragrance cartridge provided with the heated fragrance generating substrate.
  • the present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for manufacturing the heated fragrance generating substrate.
  • Patent Document 1 An example using a continuous sheet of homogenized tobacco is disclosed (Patent Document 1).
  • Flavors such as menthol are also added to smoking articles to change the flavor.
  • a technique has been disclosed in which menthol is encapsulated and present in a filter (Patent Document 2).
  • Patent Document 3 an article in which smoking is performed by inserting and heating an aroma cartridge having a heated aroma generating base material at an end portion.
  • Patent Document 4 an invention relating to a heated aerosol-generating article having a plurality of airflow paths is disclosed.
  • the prior art does not disclose a method for producing a heated aroma generating substrate using a non-tobacco material.
  • a non-tobacco material is used to produce a heated fragrance-generating substrate, there is a problem that molding is difficult and it is difficult to obtain one having sufficient strength.
  • the heated fragrance generating base material may fall off the fragrance cartridge, A part of the heated fragrance generating base material may fall off.
  • the inside of the smoking article main body may become dirty, and eventually the smoking article main body may become defective.
  • the present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and in addition to the fragrance and taste of the heated fragrance generating base material, can enjoy the refreshing feeling of menthol, and can be stored for a long time. It is another object of the present invention to provide means for maintaining the flavor of menthol.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide a fragrance cartridge having a heated fragrance generating body in which a heated fragrance generating base material is wrapped by a packaging member. It is an object of the present invention to provide a means for preventing a material and a part thereof from falling off or falling.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide a heated fragrance-generating base material with excellent moldability and to secure a flow path of gas generated by heating the heated fragrance-generating base material, and to form a winding member with a wrapping member. It is an object of the present invention to provide a method and an apparatus for manufacturing a heated fragrance generator capable of providing a heated fragrance generator mounted thereon and securing a gas flow path thereof.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a fragrance cartridge provided with the above-mentioned heated fragrance generator, which can enjoy natural fragrance and taste regardless of tobacco material or non-tobacco material. .
  • the “electronic cigarette cartridge” that has been generally referred to as “fragrance cartridge” may be referred to as “smoking cartridge” or “electronic cigarette compatible cartridge”. This is because, as a source of aroma, it is also applied to a non-tobacco material using no tobacco component.
  • scent base materials raw materials for producing a heated fragrance-generating base material, regardless of whether they are tobacco materials or non-tobacco materials, are collectively referred to as “fragrance base materials”.
  • fragmentation means "good scent", such as a scent floating from the material itself (fragrance), a scent floating in space when heated (aroma), a scent floating in the mouth when inhaled (flavor), etc. Including.
  • “smoking” generally means smoking, but here it simply means “smoke,” “smoke,” and “smoke.”
  • the source of smoke is not limited to tobacco, but is also applied to those using non-tobacco materials.
  • the “smoke” here includes, for example, “smoke-like” and “smoke-like” like liquid droplets dispersed in the air such as aerosol.
  • An “electronic cigarette compatible cartridge” is also defined simply as a “compatible cartridge” that can be used interchangeably with an electronic cigarette cartridge containing a tobacco component, whether or not it contains a tobacco component.
  • the heated fragrance generating base material according to the first aspect of the present invention contains a fragrance base material and an aerosol former, is a strip or a rod having a length of 10 to 70 mm, and has a content of the aerosol former of 10 to 70 mm. 4040% by mass.
  • the heated fragrance-generating base material according to the second aspect of the present invention may be arranged such that, in the first aspect, the fragrance base material includes black tea or teas.
  • the heated fragrance-generating base material according to the third aspect of the present invention in the first or second aspect, further comprises menthol and polyvinyl polypyrrolidone, and the menthol content is 0.1 to 10% by mass.
  • the content of polyvinyl polypyrrolidone may be 10% by mass or less, and may be 0.5 to 6 times the content of menthol.
  • the heated fragrance-generating base material according to the fourth aspect of the present invention in the third aspect, may have a polyvinylpolypyrrolidone content of 2% by mass or more.
  • the heated fragrance generating substrate according to the fifth aspect of the present invention is the substrate according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, further comprising microcrystalline cellulose, wherein the content of the microcrystalline cellulose is 1 to 15% by mass. There may be.
  • the heated fragrance-generating substrate according to the sixth aspect of the present invention is selected from the group consisting of glucomannan, guar gum, pectin, carrageenan, locust bean gum and agar in any of the first to fifth aspects. It may further contain at least one kind of polysaccharide, and may contain 0.1 to 5 parts by mass of the polysaccharide with respect to 100 parts by mass of the aroma base material.
  • the heated fragrance-generating base material according to the seventh aspect of the present invention is directed to the sixth aspect, wherein, in the sixth aspect, methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, carboxyethyl cellulose, hydroxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose and hydroxypropyl cellulose, and their sodium and potassium salts , And at least one cellulose selected from the group consisting of calcium salts, and may contain 1 to 30 parts by mass of cellulose based on 100 parts by mass of the aromatic base material.
  • the polysaccharide may be glucomannan.
  • the heated fragrance generating substrate according to the ninth aspect of the present invention is the substrate according to any one of the sixth to eighth aspects, wherein the cellulose is selected from the group consisting of sodium salt, potassium salt and calcium salt of carboxymethylcellulose. May be contained.
  • the shape is more preferably 54 mm or less in length.
  • the heated fragrance-generating base material according to the eleventh aspect of the present invention in any one of the first to tenth aspects, comprises 30 to 90% by mass of the fragrance base material and 0.12 g or more of the fragrance base material. , And 0.02 g or more of an aerosol former.
  • the heated fragrance generator for an aroma cartridge according to the twelfth aspect of the present invention preferably has the heated fragrance generating base material according to any one of the first to eleventh aspects.
  • the fragrance cartridge according to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention may have the heated fragrance generator for the fragrance cartridge of the twelfth aspect at one end and a mouthpiece or a mouthpiece area at the other end.
  • a fragrance cartridge according to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention is the fragrance cartridge according to the thirteenth aspect, wherein the fragrance cartridge is disposed between the heated fragrance generator and a mouthpiece or a mouthpiece region, and cools the aerosol generated by the heated fragrance generator. It has a cooling region or a support region that prevents the heated fragrance generator from moving toward the mouthpiece or the mouthpiece region side, and the longitudinal direction of the heated fragrance generating base material and the longitudinal direction of the fragrance cartridge are It is characterized by being parallel.
  • the fragrance cartridge according to the fifteenth aspect of the present invention may be provided with a support region and a cooling region in this order from the heated fragrance generator between the heated fragrance generator and the front mouthpiece or the mouthpiece region. Good.
  • a scent cartridge according to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the scent cartridge is provided with a filtration area having a filter member between the cooling area or the support area and the mouthpiece or the mouthpiece area.
  • the fragrance cartridge according to the seventeenth aspect of the present invention may be a fragrance cartridge in which a mouthpiece or a mouthpiece region is replaced with a filtration region having a filter member.
  • the fragrance cartridge according to an eighteenth aspect of the present invention is a fragrance cartridge provided with a filter member, wherein holes are provided on the surface thereof.
  • the heated fragrance generating substrate of the present invention is manufactured by being wound up with a packaging member, and the heated fragrance generating provided in the fragrance cartridge has the following features.
  • the heated fragrance generator of the present invention has a deformed gas flow channel provided in the fragrance cartridge and penetrating in the longitudinal direction of the heated fragrance generator corresponding to the longitudinal direction thereof. Is a gas flow in the voids formed by the primary agglomerates in which a single unit of the heated fragrance-generating base material is aggregated or the secondary aggregates in which the primary aggregate or the single unit of the heated fragrance-generating substrate and the primary aggregate are aggregated It is characterized by having a road. Further, the heated fragrance-generating base material is produced by being wound up with a packaging material, and the deformed gas flow path is a gas flow path in a void formed by contacting the heated fragrance-generating base material or the primary aggregate with the packaging material.
  • the heated fragrance generator has the following formula:
  • the heated fragrance generator of the present invention is such that, in a section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the heated fragrance generator, the central region and the outer peripheral region are equally divided by area, and the central region is more void than the outer peripheral region. It is characterized by a high rate.
  • the heated fragrance-generating base material constituting the heated fragrance-generating body of the present invention is a noodle-like body, has a long side in a long direction, and is perpendicular to the long direction. It is characterized by having a long section along the long axis in the long axis direction and a short side along the short axis in the short axis direction in a simple cross section.
  • the ratio of the length of the long axis to the length of the short axis in a cross section perpendicular to the long direction is 1: 1 to 30: 1. Is preferably 10: 1 to 700: 1.
  • the length of the long piece is 10 to 70 mm
  • the length of the short axis is 0.1 to 1.0 mm
  • the length of the long axis is 0.5 to 3.0 mm. This is preferable in forming a deformed gas flow path as shown in the fourth feature.
  • the heated fragrance generating body of the present invention is characterized in that the heated fragrance-generating base material has a major axis side formed by a major axis in the major axis direction and a major side in the elongated direction. It is characterized by a higher rate of contact with the adjacent long axis side face than the short axis side face formed by the short axis side and the long side in the short axis direction of the generating base material.
  • the heated fragrance generating body of the present invention is such that, in a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the heated fragrance generating body, the long axis direction of the heated fragrance generating base material is tangential to the circumference of the heated fragrance generating body. It is characterized in that the ratio of arrangement in the direction is greater than the ratio of arrangement in the normal direction of the circumference.
  • the present invention also provides a method and an apparatus for producing the above-mentioned heated fragrance.
  • the method for producing a heated aroma body of the present invention includes a first step in which a heated aroma generating sheet containing at least an aerosol former and an aroma base material is cut into a noodle-like heated aroma generation base material, A fixed amount of the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material is supported by a belt, and is parallel to a longitudinal direction of the heated fragrance generating body packaging member web on a heated fragrance generating body packaging member web having a predetermined width to be conveyed.
  • the noodle-like heated fragrance-generating base material is rolled up in the elongate direction into a cylindrical shape in the heated fragrance-generating body packaging member web by bending the belt in the second step of mounting and the belt.
  • the manufactured rod-shaped heated fragrance generator is It is characterized by comprising a fifth step of cutting.
  • the ratio of the length of the major axis to the length of the minor axis of the noodle-like heated fragrance generating substrate cut in the first step is 1: 1 to 30: 1.
  • the ratio of the length in the long direction to the length of the short axis is preferably 40: 1 to 3600: 1, and the cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the long direction of the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material is substantially rectangular. More preferably, there is.
  • the belt is passed through a guide provided with a groove capable of gradually bending the belt into a cylindrical shape.
  • a step of applying a predetermined amount of hot melt adhesive to a predetermined position of the heated fragrance generator packaging member web is added, and the fourth step is a step of bonding by a heating means. Is more preferable.
  • Such a manufacturing method includes a supply device for a noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material cut from a heated fragrance generating sheet including at least an aerosol former and an aroma base material, and a supply device for a heated fragrance generating body packaging member web.
  • An endless belt driving device that supports and transports the heated fragrance generating body packaging member web, a guide having a plurality of grooves provided in the endless belt transport path, and a bonding device for the heated fragrance generating body packaging member web.
  • the present invention is realized by a manufacturing apparatus for a heated fragrance generator in which a heated fragrance generating base material is continuously wound with a bar-shaped heated fragrance generator cutting machine wound by the heated fragrance generator packaging member web.
  • a method for producing a heated fragrance body, a supply device for a noodle-like heated fragrance generation base material cut from a heated fragrance generation sheet containing at least an aerosol former and a fragrance base material, and a predetermined amount of hot melt adhesive A supply device for the heated fragrance generating body packaging member web coated at a predetermined position, an endless belt driving device for supporting and transporting the heated fragrance generating body packaging member web, and a plurality of endless belt transport paths provided A guide having a groove, a heating device for the heated fragrance generating body packaging member web, and a cutting machine for a bar-shaped heated fragrance generating body in which the heated fragrance generating base material is wound up by the heated fragrance generating body packaging member web are continuous.
  • the present invention is also realized by a manufacturing apparatus for a heated fragrance generator which is driven in a dynamic manner.
  • ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION in addition to the aroma and taste of a filler, it is a heated fragrance generation base material which can enjoy the refreshing feeling of menthol, and can maintain the flavor of menthol even during long-term storage. .
  • the heated aroma generating base is removed from the aroma cartridge before and after use.
  • the material and a part thereof can be prevented from falling off or falling.
  • the fragrance-generating base material to be heated is excellent in formability, and a flow path of a gas generated by heating the heated fragrance-generating base material is secured, and the packaging member is used for winding. It is possible to provide a method and an apparatus for manufacturing a heated fragrance generator capable of providing a mounted heated fragrance generator and securing a gas flow path thereof.
  • FIG. 1 It is a figure showing an example of the mode of use of a fragrance cartridge. It is a figure showing an example of the structure of a fragrance cartridge. It is a figure showing an example of a heated fragrance generating object which has a heated fragrance generating base material. It is a figure showing an example of a manufacturing method of a fragrance cartridge. It is a figure showing a modification of a fragrance cartridge. It is a figure showing other forms of use of a fragrance cartridge. It is a figure which shows another example of the structure of a fragrance cartridge. It is a flow [connection] figure showing a process [means] of a manufacturing method [apparatus] of a fragrance base material composition and a heated fragrance generating base material.
  • FIG. 1 It is a figure which shows an example of a heated fragrance generator and a heated fragrance generating base material. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the shape of the noodle-shaped heated fragrance generating base material wound up by the heated fragrance generating body packaging member web roll in order to manufacture the heated fragrance generating body having the deformed gas flow path of the present invention.
  • (I) is a schematic view of the side surface on the long axis side as viewed from a direction perpendicular to the long direction of the noodle body
  • (II) is a schematic view of a cross section cut at right angles to the long direction of the noodle body. It is.
  • (A) is an example in which the cross section is substantially square
  • (B) is an example in which the cross section is substantially rectangular.
  • It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the shape of the noodle-shaped heated fragrance generating base material wound up by the heated fragrance generating body packaging member web in order to manufacture the heated fragrance generating body which has the deformed gas flow path of this invention.
  • (I) is a schematic view of the side surface on the long axis side as viewed from a direction perpendicular to the long direction of the noodle body
  • (II) is a schematic view of a cross section cut at right angles to the long direction of the noodle body. It is. It is a front view of a tobacco filler aggregate.
  • (A) is an example in which the cross section is substantially circular
  • (B) is an example in which the cross section is substantially elliptical.
  • It is a schematic diagram which shows the outline of the method and apparatus which wind up a noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material by a heated fragrance generating body packaging member web, and manufactures a heated fragrance generating body.
  • It is a schematic diagram showing a mechanism in which a noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material forms a deformed gas flow channel in a step of winding the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material with a heated fragrance generating body packaging member web.
  • FIG. 1 It is a schematic diagram showing a mechanism in which a noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material forms a deformed gas flow channel in a step of winding the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material with a heated fragrance generating body packaging member web.
  • the heated fragrance generating body having the deformed gas flow path is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.
  • FIG. 8 is a flow [connection] diagram showing steps [means] of a method [apparatus] for manufacturing a fragrance base material composition and a heated fragrance generation base material according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • a description will be given mainly along a manufacturing method including each step.
  • the manufacturing method and the manufacturing apparatus will be described simultaneously (overlapping) as “step [means]” and “method [apparatus]” without overlapping.
  • the production method [apparatus] described below is a preferred example, and the production method [apparatus] of the fragrance base composition and the heated fragrance generation base material according to the present invention is limited to the following embodiments. Not done.
  • This production method [apparatus] has a drying / crushing step [means] (A) of drying and grinding a fragrance base material or the like from which fragrance is generated to obtain a dry crushed product. If the raw materials can be used as they are, such a step [means] can be omitted. In addition, other materials for producing the fragrance base material composition and the heated fragrance generation base material have a preparation step (means) (B) for performing pretreatment, weighing, and the like, as necessary.
  • the heated fragrance-generating substrate can be formed into a desired shape through a filling molding step [means] (F).
  • the heated fragrance-generating base material having a desired shape is subjected to the fragrance cartridge manufacturing step (means) (G) to become a fragrance cartridge.
  • the drying and pulverizing step (means) (A) is performed in order to use a site (eg, leaves, seeds, dried fruits, stems, bark, roots, etc.) of an aromatic base material as a raw material to obtain an aromatic base composition.
  • a site eg, leaves, seeds, dried fruits, stems, bark, roots, etc.
  • the drying temperature is preferably from 60 ° C. to 80 ° C. Within this range, it is easy to reach a desired water content while avoiding the required flavor components from being dissipated. Further, when the temperature is 65 ° C. or more, it becomes easier to reach a desired water content, and when the temperature is 75 ° C. or less, the required flavor components can be further prevented from being dissipated.
  • the moisture content of the dried and pulverized product after drying and pulverization is preferably 5% by mass or less. This facilitates the formation of a slurry in the subsequent step [means]. More preferably, the water content is 3% by mass or less. In addition, it is preferable that the water content is 0.1% by mass or more, since it is possible to maintain a state of being compatible with water or the like.
  • drying / pulverizing step [means] (A) may include a sieving step [means] for sieving the dried and pulverized product, whereby the aroma base composition and the like are mixed to a desired particle size.
  • a sieving step [means] for sieving the dried and pulverized product whereby the aroma base composition and the like are mixed to a desired particle size.
  • the preparation step [means] includes a step [means] (B1), a step [means] (B2), and a step [means] (C).
  • Step [means] (B1) is a step [means] for preparing celluloses (first binder) to be used as necessary, and is an optional step [means].
  • Step [means] (B2) is a step [means] for preparing a polysaccharide (second binder) prior to a second mixing step (M2) described below.
  • Step [means] (C) is a step [means] of preparing an aerosol former.
  • the step [Means] (E) is a step [Means] of preparing a flavor additive, a preservative, and the like used as necessary in producing the aroma base composition, and is an optional step. [Means].
  • the mixing step [means] (M) includes a first mixing step [means] (M1), a curing step [means] (Y), and a second mixing step [means] (M2).
  • first mixing step [means] (M1) the drying / crushing step [means] (A), the step [means] (B1), the step [means] (C) and the step [means] (E) are performed.
  • the prepared materials are mixed to obtain a first mixture.
  • the first mixture is cured in the curing step [means] (Y), and in the second mixing step [means] (M2), a polysaccharide (second binder) is added to the first mixture and mixed.
  • a second mixture fragment base composition
  • a flavor additive, a preservative, and the like may be added in addition to the polysaccharide (the second binder).
  • the second mixture (fragrance base composition) can be formed into a desired shape through the filling molding step (F), and is used as a heated fragrance generating base in the fragrance cartridge manufacturing step [means] (G).
  • the steps [means] described in the plurality of divided steps [means] may be performed simultaneously or in parallel as necessary.
  • a mode is shown in which the materials prepared in the step [means] (B1) and the step [means] (C) are mixed in advance before the first mixing step [means] (M1).
  • the materials prepared in the step [means] (A), the step [means] (B1), the step [means] (C), and the step [means] (E) are not limited to the above, and the first mixture is performed. You may mix simultaneously in a process (M1).
  • the heated fragrance generating base material according to the present invention includes an aerosol former.
  • Aerosol formers include glycerin, propylene glycol, sorbitol, triethylene glycol, lactic acid, diacetin (glycerin diacetate), triacetin (glycerin triacetate), triethylene glycol diacetate, triethyl citrate, isopropyl myristate, stearin Methyl acid, dimethyl dodecandionate, dimethyl tetradecandandionate and the like can be used, and glycerin and propylene glycol are particularly preferably used. These aerosol formers can be used alone or in combination of two or more.
  • the content of the aerosol former in the heated fragrance-generating substrate is preferably 1% by mass or more and 80% by mass or less, and more preferably 10% by mass or more and 40% by mass or less based on the total amount of the heated fragrance-generating substrate. More preferably, it is most preferably 20% by mass or more and 35% by mass or less.
  • the content of the aerosol former in the heated fragrance-generating base material is preferably 30 parts by mass or more and 100 parts by mass or less with respect to 100 parts by mass of the fragrance base material, and is preferably 50 parts by mass or more and 80 parts by mass or less. It is particularly preferred that there is.
  • flavor additives that add flavor as needed are preferably used.
  • Flavor additives include seaweed, cocoa, coffee and tea extracts, xylitol and the like. If necessary, a preservative for food, for example, sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, benzoic acid, sodium benzoate and the like may be added. These components can be used alone or in combination of two or more.
  • the heated fragrance generating base material contains microcrystalline cellulose.
  • microcrystalline cellulose is obtained by, for example, partially depolymerizing ⁇ -cellulose obtained from fibrous plant pulp with an acid, removing a soluble portion, and appropriately crystallizing an insoluble portion. And celluloses used as a binder or a thickener described below.
  • microcrystalline cellulose is weighed in a preparation step [means] (B), and then subjected to a mixing step [means] (M).
  • the microcrystalline cellulose may be in the form of powder, or may be dispersed in a solvent such as water and provided as a suspension to the mixing step (means) (M).
  • the microcrystalline cellulose can be dispersed in the solvent using a high-speed stirrer, a high-pressure homogenizer, or the like.
  • the content of microcrystalline cellulose in the heated fragrance-generating base material is preferably 1% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less, preferably 3% by mass or more and 12% by mass or less based on the total amount of the heated fragrance-generating base material. Is more preferable, and the content is more preferably 5% by mass or more and 10% by mass or less.
  • microcrystalline cellulose By the addition of microcrystalline cellulose, the effect of improving the moldability of the heated fragrance-generating base material and improving the workability at the time of kneading each component with a roll mill is obtained. It is effective in suppressing volume change. Therefore, the addition of microcrystalline cellulose is also effective from the viewpoint of quality control of the aroma cartridge and homogenization of the feeling of use.
  • the average particle size of the microcrystalline cellulose used in the present invention is preferably 30 ⁇ m or more and 200 ⁇ m or less, more preferably 50 ⁇ m or more and 150 ⁇ m or less, and even more preferably 70 ⁇ m or more and 120 ⁇ m or less.
  • the average particle size of the microcrystalline cellulose is 30 ⁇ m or more, the effect of suppressing the shrinkage of the heated fragrance-generating base material is excellent, and when it is 200 ⁇ m or less, in addition to the effect of suppressing the shrinkage of the heated fragrance-generating base material.
  • the moldability of the heated fragrance generating substrate can be improved.
  • the average particle size of microcrystalline cellulose is determined by a sieving method.
  • the average particle size can be obtained by the method described in JIS K 0069: 1992.
  • the average particle diameter refers to a diameter corresponding to 50% by mass of the test results obtained by a plurality of sieves, for example, by integrating the mass from the larger opening.
  • the amount of the residue on the sieve having an opening of 250 ⁇ m is preferably 8% by mass or less based on the total amount of the microcrystalline cellulose, and the amount of the residue on the sieve having the opening of 75 ⁇ m is preferably It is preferably at least 45% by mass based on the total amount.
  • the mass average molecular weight (Mw) of the microcrystalline cellulose is preferably 10,000 or more and 200,000 or less. When it is 10,000 or more, the effect of suppressing the shrinkage of the heated fragrance-generating base material is excellent, and when it is 200,000 or less, the effect of improving the moldability in addition to the effect of suppressing the shrinkage is more improved. Can be improved.
  • the mass average molecular weight is more preferably from 20,000 to 60,000.
  • the molecular weight of cellulose can be measured by gel permeation chromatography (GPC).
  • GPC gel permeation chromatography
  • a measuring method as described in JP-A-6-109715 is adopted, and polyethylene glycol or the like is appropriately used as a standard sample.
  • the heated fragrance-generating substrate includes menthol and polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (a water-insoluble crosslinked polymer).
  • menthol, a lower alcohol and polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (a water-insoluble crosslinked polymer) are weighed in the preparation step (means) (B), and then the weighed menthol, lower alcohol and polyvinyl Polypyrrolidone is mixed to obtain a menthol solution, in which menthol, a lower alcohol and polyvinylpolypyrrolidone are mixed and dissolved.
  • menthol is dissolved in a lower alcohol, and then polyvinylpolypyrrolidone is added and mixed.
  • menthol is not limited to those obtained from natural products, but may be synthetic products. Moreover, you may use what contains menthol, such as a light load, mint, mint oil, and the like.
  • the lower alcohol is a solvent for dissolving menthol, and ethyl alcohol is particularly preferably used.
  • the water-insoluble crosslinked polymer is intended to be a polymer in which a non-crosslinked polymer that is soluble in water undergoes crosslinking and becomes insoluble in water and swells.
  • the water-insoluble crosslinked polymer preferably swells without dissolving in the lower alcohol, and such a polymer is selected and used in the present invention.
  • a water-insoluble cross-linked polymer such as polyvinylpolypyrrolidone has a hydrophilic portion and a hydrophobic portion, and the hydrophilic portion contributes to swelling, and the hydrophilic portion is oriented to menthol, so that the effect of the present invention can be improved. It is considered to be effective.
  • the heated fragrance-generating substrate of the present invention it is preferable to use polyvinylpolypyrrolidone which is a crosslinked product of polyvinylpyrrolidone as the water-insoluble crosslinked polymer.
  • the heated fragrance-generating base material of the present invention may contain a water-insoluble crosslinked polymer other than polyvinylpolypyrrolidone as the water-insoluble crosslinked polymer.
  • Other water-insoluble crosslinked polymers include crosslinked polysaccharides which are made water-insoluble by crosslinking water-soluble polysaccharides. Examples of the crosslinked polysaccharide include those obtained by subjecting the polysaccharide to epoxy cross-linking, ester cross-linking, and ether cross-linking.
  • the above-mentioned other water-insoluble crosslinked polymer can be used in place of polyvinyl polypyrrolidone.
  • the other water-insoluble cross-linked polymers include cross-linked polysaccharides obtained by cross-linking a water-soluble polysaccharide to make it water-insoluble.
  • the crosslinked polysaccharide include those obtained by subjecting the polysaccharide to epoxy cross-linking, ester cross-linking, and ether cross-linking.
  • the content of menthol is sufficient if it is added in an amount targeting a desired flavor.
  • the content of menthol in the heated fragrance-generating base material should be 0.1% by mass or more and 10% by mass or less based on the total amount of the heated fragrance-generating base material. It becomes.
  • Another standard is preferably 0.2% by mass or more and 5% by mass or less.
  • the content of polyvinyl polypyrrolidone with respect to 100 parts by mass of menthol is 50 parts by mass or more and 600 parts by mass or less.
  • the content of polyvinylpolypyrrolidone is 0.5 times or more and 6 times or less with respect to the content of menthol.
  • the content of polyvinyl polypyrrolidone (water-insoluble crosslinked polymer) in the heated fragrance-generating base material is 10 parts by mass or more and 2,000 parts by mass or less based on 100 parts by mass of menthol.
  • the content of polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (water-insoluble crosslinked polymer) is 0.1 to 20 times the menthol content.
  • the content of polyvinylpolypyrrolidone in the heated fragrance-generating substrate is preferably 2% by mass or more based on the total amount of the heated fragrance-generating substrate, and is preferably 4% by mass or more. Is more preferable. By being contained in such an amount, the effects of the present invention can be further exhibited with respect to long-term storage stability. Further, the content of polyvinyl polypyrrolidone in the heated fragrance-generating substrate is in a range not exceeding 10% by mass (10% by mass or less). If the content is 10% by mass or less, flavor derived from polyphenols and the like derived from the aromatic base material can be maintained.
  • the amount of the lower alcohol used is preferably 50 parts by mass or more based on 100 parts by mass of menthol. Further, when the amount of the lower alcohol is at least 100 parts by mass, the effect of sufficiently mixing the polyvinyl polypyrrolidone while dissolving the menthol can be obtained. Further, when the amount of the lower alcohol used is 2,000 parts by mass or less, the residual of the lower alcohol can be reduced in the subsequent step [means], so that an efficient production step [means] can be achieved.
  • the heated fragrance-generating substrate contains a polysaccharide.
  • the polysaccharide it is particularly preferable to use a water-soluble one, a water-swellable one or a gelled one, and use of such a one can contribute to moldability.
  • Examples of the polysaccharide contained in the heated fragrance-generating substrate according to the present invention include konjac mannan (glucomannan), guar gum, pectin, carrageenan, locust bean gum, and agar.
  • these polysaccharides can be used alone or in combination of two or more.
  • a cellulose first binder
  • the celluloses contained in the heated fragrance generating substrate according to the present invention include cellulose, cellulose derivatives and metal salts thereof.
  • the celluloses those which are particularly water-soluble are preferably used in order to bind (bond) the aromatic substrate.
  • celluloses used in the present invention include methylcellulose, ethylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, carboxyethylcellulose, hydroxymethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, and hydroxypropylcellulose, and metal salts such as sodium salt, potassium salt, and calcium salt thereof. Can be.
  • these celluloses can be used alone or in combination of two or more.
  • the content of the celluloses in the heated fragrance-generating substrate is preferably 1 part by mass or more and 30 parts by mass or less, and more preferably 2 parts by mass or more and 20 parts by mass or less based on 100 parts by mass of the fragrance substrate. More preferably, it is 5 parts by mass or more and 20 parts by mass or less, particularly preferably 10 parts by mass or more and 20 parts by mass or less.
  • the heated fragrance-generating base material contains celluloses
  • components other than the celluloses may be further prepared as another first binder.
  • the first binder other than celluloses include konjac mannan (glucomannan), guar gum, pectin, carrageenan, tamarin seed gum, gum arabic, soybean polysaccharide, locust bean gum, karaya gum, xanthan gum, and agar. These components can be used alone or in combination of two or more.
  • the aromatic base material as a raw material will be described.
  • the site where the plant is used include roots (including roots (bulbs), tubers (potatoes), bulbs, etc.), stems, tubers, bark (including stem bark, bark, etc.), leaves, flowers (petals, Various parts such as pistils and stamens), tree trunks and branches can be used.
  • starches include corn starch (corn), potato starch (potato), potato starch (sweet potato), tapioca starch (tapioca), and the like, and there are examples of use as thickeners and stabilizers. These starches improve acid resistance, heat resistance, and shear resistance by crosslinking, improve storage stability by esterification and etherification, promote gelatinization, improve transparency by oxidation, improve film formability, and improve storage stability. It is possible to improve the performance.
  • Tamarind seed gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, etc. from plant seeds, gum arabic, karaya gum, etc. from sap, pectin etc. from fruits, and konjac mannan (glucomannan) containing cellulose and agarose as main components from other plants
  • konjac mannan glucomannan
  • soybean polysaccharides can be obtained, and can be used as an aromatic base material. Further, modified products such as cationized guar gum can also be used.
  • carrageenan From seaweed, carrageenan, agar, alginic acid, and the like classified into three types, kappa carrageenan, iota carrageenan, and lambda carrageenan, can be obtained and used as an aromatic substrate. Salts such as carrageenan metal salts and sodium alginate can also be used.
  • Plants that are used as herbs and spices can also be used, and specific examples include glutinous berries, kobuki orange leaves, ginger, wormwood, wasabi, ajowanseed, anise, alfalfa, echinacea, shallots, estragon, and everlasting flowers.
  • a mixture of various plants used as mixed spices for example, five flavored powder, garam masala, ras el hanuto, bari gur, chicken curry masala, tandoori masala, cattle epis, elves de provence
  • potpourri can be used.
  • edible fruits such as peach, blueberry, lemon, orange, apple, banana, pineapple, mango, grape, kumquat, melon, plum, almond, cacao, coffee beans, peanut, sunflower, olive, walnut, and other nuts (Pulp portion) and seeds can be used.
  • the following plants can be used as raw materials for teas.
  • Specific examples include tea tree, ashitaba, amacha, aloe, ginkgo, turmeric, vladinki, elephant tree, psyllium, oyster, persimmon, chamomile, chamomile, Kawahara Sadaaki, karin, chrysanthemum, gymnema, guava, wolfberry, mulberry, black beans, Gennoshoko, brown rice, burdock, filefish, kelp, cherry, saffron, shiitake mushroom, perilla, jasmine, ginger, cedar, sekisho, Sil, buckwheat, taro dandelion, dandelion, dokudami, morinaka, natamame, elderberry, moss Pine, mate, wheat, Meguslinoki, mugwort, eucalyptus, Arhat, Rooibos, bitter gourd and the like.
  • ⁇ Tea can also be used.
  • teas not only the plants that make tea are different, but even the same plant becomes different teas depending on the processing method.
  • Kelp was mentioned as a specific example of the plant that can be used in the above, but Aosa, Aonori, Akamoku, Asakusanori, Alame, Iwanori (seaweed), Egonori, Ogonori, Gagome kelp, Kajime, Ganashi, Kubireta, Krome, Kombu, Susabinori, Naturally, Dulse, Chisimakuronori, Tsuruarame, Tengusa, Trolocomb, Necosicum genus, Nori (seaweed), Habanori, Hijiki, Himeugusa, Hirome, Funori, Bouaonori, Macomb, Mekabu, Mozuku, Wakame can also be used.
  • Brown rice is mentioned as a specific example of a plant that can be used above.
  • Indica Indian, continental, long grain
  • Gravelima African rice
  • Sativa African rice
  • Javanica Javanica type, tropical islands
  • Japonica Japanese type, temperate island type, short grain type
  • NERICA internal hybrid between Asian rice and African rice
  • Wheat is mentioned as a specific example of the plant that can be used in the above. Millets, oats (cultivated varieties of oats, both oats), barley (barley), oats, millet, kodora (cordbier), wheat (wheat), Silk millet, teff, pearl millet, pearl barley (varieties of barley), barley (fruits rather than seeds), barley, phonio, makomo, barley (barley barley seeds), sorghum (pterocarpus, kouryan, sorghum), corn (rye) Rye) and other wheats can of course be used.
  • black beans are mentioned, but red bean, locust bean, kidney bean, peas, pigeonpea, cluster bean, grape pea (English: Lathyrus sativus), ketsuru adzuki, cowpea, stag bean, zeocarpa bean, fava bean, soybean and soybean , Bean bean, tamarind, tepali bean, bean, bean sprouts (Mucuna pruriens), Bambara bean, chickpea, Fuji bean, safflower bean, horse gram (British: Macrotyloma uniflorum, etc. Naturally, other grains (legume crop seeds) can also be used.
  • buckwheat is mentioned as a specific example of a plant that can be used in the above, other plants such as amaranth (amaranthus, senninkok), quinoa, and buckwheat can also be used.
  • shiitake was mentioned as a specific example of the plant that can be used in the above, other mushrooms such as matsutake, shiitake, hatstake, shimeji, shouro, mushroom, and agaric can also be used.
  • tree trunks and branches having aroma such as sugar cane (may be molasses pomace), sugar beet, hinoki, pine, cedar, hiba, camellia, sandalwood, and the like, bark, leaves, and roots thereof can also be used. Ferns, mosses and the like can also be used as the aroma base.
  • by-products and pomace as a plant, for example, by-products and pomace (sake lees, grape pomace (consisting of grape skins, seeds, fruit shafts, etc.)) used in the production of fermented sake such as sake and wine can also be used.
  • fermented sake such as sake and wine
  • extracts can also be used.
  • the form of the extract include liquids, syrups, powders, granules, and solutions.
  • fragrance base materials can be used alone or in combination of two or more. Further, among the fragrance base materials of the sill, those that do not require drying and pulverization can be directly subjected to the mixing step [means] (M).
  • the mixing step [means] (M) includes the first mixing step [means] (M1), the curing step [means] (Y), and the second mixing step [means] (M2).
  • celluloses (first binder) to be used as necessary are prepared in the step [B1] shown in FIG.
  • a polysaccharide (second binder) is prepared, It is preferable to add a polysaccharide as a second binder in the second mixing step (M2).
  • a curing step [means] (Y) for holding (curing) the first mixture at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time may be added. More preferred.
  • the solution viscosity of the cellulose (first binder) is 300 mPa ⁇ s or more, it is easy to mix with the aromatic base material, which is preferable. Further, it is preferable that the cellulose (first binder) has a solution viscosity of 5,000 mPa ⁇ s or more because it is suitable for binding (binding) the aromatic base material. On the other hand, when the solution viscosity of the celluloses (first binder) is 50,000 mPa ⁇ s or less, when used together with the polysaccharide (second binder), the binding (bonding) of the aromatic base material is reduced. This is preferable because the degree of strength can be easily adjusted.
  • the “solution viscosity” is measured using a Brookfield viscometer, and a 1% by mass aqueous solution of the component is prepared, and is subjected to 10 to 30 rpm (0.17 to 0.5s-1) is a measured value when the displayed value is stabilized after the rotation of the rotor is started.
  • an ordinary mixer can be used.
  • a mixer that mixes the materials in the mixing tank with a stirring blade while applying a shearing force is preferably used. It is also possible to knead using a roll mill, kneader, extruder or the like to further enhance the mixing. In this case, it is preferable to control the mixing temperature to be kept at 40 ° C. or lower, more preferably 30 ° C. or lower, and still more preferably about 25 ° C. If excessive heat is applied during mixing, the flavor may be dissipated. It is also preferable to control the temperature by passing cooling water through the mixing tank.
  • the first mixture is passed through a curing step [means] (Y) for holding the first mixture at a predetermined temperature and for a predetermined time in a sealed state for a predetermined time, and 2.
  • the temperature of (Y) is preferably from 15 ° C to 30 ° C. When the temperature is 15 ° C. or higher, the effect of improving the flavor is increased, and when the temperature is 30 ° C. or lower, the change in the flavor is suppressed, and the improvement in the flavor is maintained. More preferably, the temperature is from 18 ° C to 24 ° C.
  • the curing step [means] (Y) is preferably performed for 72 to 336 hours.
  • the time is 72 hours or more, the flavor is improved, and when the time is 336 hours or less, the change in the flavor is suppressed, and the improvement in the flavor is maintained. It is more preferably from 96 to 192 hours, particularly preferably from 96 to 168 hours, and most preferably from 125 to 150 hours.
  • the first mixture is preferably cured in a sealed state. This is to prevent the flavor from being dissipated.
  • a component other than the above-mentioned polysaccharide may be further added as another second binder.
  • second binders include celluloses, tamarin seed gum, gum arabic, soybean polysaccharides, karaya gum, xanthan gum, starch, corn starch and the like. These components can be used alone or in combination of two or more.
  • the polysaccharide (second binder) is preferably used when the solution viscosity thereof is more than 50,000 mPa ⁇ s because it is suitable for strengthening the bond between the aromatic base materials.
  • the solution viscosity of the polysaccharide is measured using the above-mentioned Brookfield viscometer, and a 1% by mass aqueous solution of the component is prepared, and is subjected to 10 to 30 rpm (0.17 to 0.5 s-1) in an environment at 25 ° C. ) Is a measured value when the displayed value is stabilized after the rotation of the rotor is started.
  • the polysaccharide (second binder) may exceed 100,000 mPa ⁇ s, which is the measurement upper limit of the Brookfield viscometer.
  • the polysaccharide (second binder) When the polysaccharide (second binder) is added to the heated fragrance generating base material, it becomes easy to form the heated fragrance generating base material into a desired form in the next filling material forming step [means] (F). That is, the obtained heated fragrance generating base material has sufficient strength, and the moldability is improved.
  • the reason why it is preferable to add the polysaccharide (the second binder) in the second mixing step [means] is that mixing is easier than in the first mixing step [means], and the mixture is appropriately mixed. This is because it becomes easy to adjust the hardness to an appropriate level.
  • the timing of mixing the polysaccharide (second binder) is not limited to this, and the mixing of the polysaccharide (second binder) may be performed in the first mixing step [means].
  • the solution viscosity of the polysaccharide (second binder) is higher than the solution viscosity of the first binder described above.
  • the processability (moldability) of the heated fragrance generating base material in the filling molding step [means] (F) is improved.
  • glucomannan has good processability (moldability) and is preferably used.
  • the content of the polysaccharide (second binder) in the heated fragrance generating substrate is 0.1 to 5 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the fragrance substrate. With such a content, the moldability of the heated fragrance-generating substrate is improved, and the heated fragrance-generating substrate capable of enjoying the natural fragrance and taste of the fragrance substrate is obtained. Further, the content of the polysaccharide (second binder) in the heated fragrance-generating substrate is preferably 0.2 to 3 parts by mass, and more preferably 0.3 to 3 parts by mass, based on 100 parts by mass of the fragrance substrate. More preferably, it is 1 part by mass.
  • the mixture obtained as described above is subjected to a filling molding step [means] (F) to obtain a desired filling (a heated fragrance generating base material).
  • the molding method used in the filling molding step [Means] (F) includes a method in which the aromatic substrate composition is passed through an orifice under pressure to form a rod, and a method in which the aromatic substrate composition is molded into a thin sheet. Examples thereof include a method of molding by cutting, and a method of drying and crushing the fragrance base material composition to obtain granules.
  • a three-roll mill can be used to make the aromatic substrate composition into a thin sheet.
  • a three-roll mill it is possible to form a sheet having a desired thickness by a doctor blade while performing kneading and dispersion by compression by being pressed between narrow rolls and shearing by a difference in roll speed. Therefore, it is preferable. It is also preferable to use a press roller or a press machine.
  • an aromatic substrate In the filling molding step [means] (F), an aromatic substrate, an aerosol former, a binder or a thickener, a flavor additive, a preservative, and the like may be further added as necessary. , Water and the like may be added.
  • water used in the present invention it is preferable to use water after sterilization or removal of microorganisms, and it is more preferable to use pure water obtained by a reverse osmosis membrane or ion exchange.
  • the sheet thickness of the aromatic substrate composition obtained in the step (F) is 0.1 to 1.0 mm, preferably 0.1 to 0.5 mm.
  • the obtained sheet is cut into a desired shape, and a cutter, a rotary blade type rotary cutter or the like is used for cutting.
  • the thickness of the sheet of the obtained aromatic base composition is 0.1 to 1.0 mm.
  • a sheet of the fragrance base material composition having a thickness of 0.3 mm is cut into a desired shape to prepare a heated fragrance generation base material.
  • a sheet of the aromatic base composition is cut into a rectangle having a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm.
  • the cut sheet is supplied to a rotary cutter, and cut into a shape of 1.5 mm in length and 240 mm in width to obtain a cut sheet.
  • Thirty-one pieces of the cut sheet are wound with tobacco paper to prepare a roll having an outer diameter of 5.5 mm.
  • the roll is cut into a length of 42.0 mm with a cutter to obtain a heated fragrance generator having a strip-shaped heated fragrance generating base material.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generating substrate is 0.63 g.
  • the ratio of the volume of the heated fragrance generating base material to the volume of the heated fragrance generating body is the volume filling rate, in the above case, the volume filling rate is 0.59.
  • the density of the heated fragrance generating substrate calculated from the volume filling rate and the mass of the heated fragrance generating substrate is 1.07 g / cm 3 .
  • a sheet of the fragrance base material composition having a thickness of 0.3 mm is cut into a desired shape, and the heated fragrance generation base material is cut.
  • An example of manufacturing will be described.
  • a sheet of the aromatic base composition is cut into a rectangle having a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm.
  • the cut sheet is supplied to a rotary cutter, and cut into a shape of 1.5 mm in length and 240 mm in width to obtain a cut sheet.
  • Fifty cut sheets are wound with tobacco paper to produce a roll having an outer diameter of 6.9 mm.
  • the roll is cut to a length of 12.0 mm with a cutter to obtain a heated fragrance generator having a strip-shaped substrate for heating fragrance generation.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generating substrate is 0.29 g.
  • the ratio of the volume of the heated fragrance generating base material to the volume of the heated fragrance generating body is the volume filling rate, in the above case, the volume filling rate is 0.60.
  • the density of the filler calculated from the volume filling rate and the mass of the heated fragrance generating base material is 1.07 g / cm 3 .
  • the heated fragrance generating body obtained in the above-mentioned filling molding step [means] (F) has a form in which a plurality of strip-shaped or rod-shaped heated fragrance generating substrates are arranged along the longitudinal direction of the fragrance cartridge. It becomes. Further, the plurality of strip-shaped or rod-shaped heated fragrance generating substrates (111 in FIG. 3) are wrapped by a packaging member (151 in FIG. 3) such as tobacco paper along the axis of the height of the scroll. , A heated fragrance generator (110 in FIG. 3).
  • the "rod-shaped heated fragrance-generating base material” is a shape having a longitudinal direction, and a cross section in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction is a perfect circular or elliptical heated fragrance-generating base material.
  • the “outer diameter” means the diameter when the cross section is a perfect circle, and the length of the major axis when the cross section is an ellipse.
  • the cross section in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is a polygon, it is a “rod-shaped heated fragrance-generating base material” and one or more circles circumscribing the polygon.
  • the diameter of the circumscribed circle having the largest diameter is referred to as “outer diameter”.
  • the “strip-shaped heated fragrance generating base material” and the “rod-shaped heated fragrance generating base material” are not distinguished from each other. It also includes the case of being a "substrate.”
  • the fragrance generator to be heated (110), the support element (300) described in detail below, and the mouthpiece (140) obtained as described above are wound with a packaging member (150) or By forming the packaging member (150) into a cylindrical shape and inserting the mouthpiece (140), the support element (300), and the filler (110) in order, a fragrance cartridge can be produced.
  • a fragrance in which the heated fragrance generator (110), the support element (300), and the mouthpiece (140) are arranged in order from the upstream side U to the downstream side D Cartridges.
  • the fragrance generating base material when the fragrance cartridge having the heated fragrance generating base material is used while being heated from around the heated fragrance generating body, the fragrance generating base material may be in the following form.
  • the effect of preventing the heated fragrance-generating base material from dropping or falling from the fragrance cartridge before and after use can be sufficiently exhibited.
  • a heated fragrance-generating substrate having a rod shape of 2 to 3.0 mm.
  • the microcrystalline cellulose has good compatibility with other components contained in the heated fragrance-generating substrate, so that the mechanical strength and the structure retention are improved, and the length, width, and thickness of the heated fragrance-generating substrate are improved. Changes over time in volume and volume are reduced. In other words, it is effective in that the temporal change of the length, width, thickness and volume due to shrinkage of the heated fragrance generating base material can be suppressed. Thereby, effects such as improvement of the moldability of the heated fragrance-generating base material and improvement of workability at the time of kneading with a roll mill or the like can be obtained.
  • the length, width, and thickness are obtained even when the heated fragrance-generating base material has the above-described shape.
  • a preferred form of the heated fragrance generating substrate includes a shape having a length of 10 to 70 mm, a width of 0.5 to 3.0 mm, and a thickness of 0.1 to 0.5 mm. Since such a shape has a relatively large surface area, it can be said that the flavor of the fragrance base material is easy to appear during smoking.
  • a fragrance cartridge having a heated fragrance-generating base material when inserted into a heating element of a smoking article main body and used, Even in the form, during handling by the user, it is possible to sufficiently exert the effect of preventing the heated fragrance generating base material from falling off or falling from the fragrance cartridge before and after use. it can.
  • a heated fragrance-generating base material having a length of 10 to 70 mm, a width of 0.5 to 3.0 mm, and a thickness of 0.1 to 0.5 mm in a strip shape or a rod shape can be given. .
  • the substrate for heating aroma generation containing microcrystalline cellulose as in the present invention When the substrate for heating aroma generation containing microcrystalline cellulose as in the present invention is used, the length of 10 to 70 mm, the width of 0.5 to 3.0 mm, and the thickness of 0.1 to 0.5 mm as described above is used. Even in the shape of a strip or a rod, the following excellent effects can be obtained. That is, since microcrystalline cellulose has good compatibility with other components contained in the heated fragrance generating base material, the mechanical strength and structure retention of the heated fragrance generating base material are improved, and the heated fragrance generating base material is improved. Changes in length, width, thickness and volume over time are reduced. In other words, it is effective in that the temporal change of the length, width, thickness and volume due to shrinkage of the heated fragrance generating base material can be suppressed. Thereby, effects such as improvement of the moldability of the heated fragrance-generating base material and improvement of workability at the time of kneading with a roll mill or the like can be obtained.
  • the length, width, and thickness are obtained even when the heated fragrance-generating base material has the above-described shape.
  • the following heated fragrance generating base material is used. Even in the case of the above-mentioned embodiment, it is possible to sufficiently exert the effect of preventing the heated fragrance generating base material from dropping or falling from the fragrance cartridge before and after use during handling by the user. Can be.
  • a strip-shaped heated fragrance generating substrate having a length of 10 to 70 mm, a width of 0.5 to 3.0 mm, and a thickness of 0.1 to 0.5 mm, or a length of 10 to 20 mm,
  • a rod-shaped heated fragrance generating substrate having an outer diameter of 0.2 to 3.0 mm can be mentioned.
  • ⁇ ⁇ The following excellent effects can be obtained by using a heated fragrance-generating substrate containing microcrystalline cellulose as in the present invention, even in the above-mentioned shape. That is, since microcrystalline cellulose has good compatibility with other components contained in the heated fragrance generating base material, the mechanical strength and structure retention of the heated fragrance generating base material are improved, and the heated fragrance generating base material is improved. Changes in length, width, thickness and volume over time are reduced. In other words, it is effective in that the temporal change of the length, width, thickness and volume due to shrinkage of the heated fragrance generating base material can be suppressed. Thereby, effects such as improvement of the moldability of the heated fragrance-generating base material and improvement of workability at the time of kneading with a roll mill or the like can be obtained.
  • the length, width, and thickness are obtained even when the heated fragrance-generating base material has the above-described shape.
  • the heated fragrance generating base material has a length of 10 to 70 mm, a width of 0.5 to 3.0 mm, and a thickness of 0.1 to 0.5 mm, or a length of 10 to 70 mm. It has a rod shape of 10 to 70 mm and an outer diameter of 0.2 to 3.0 mm, and preferably has a length of 10 to 20 mm.
  • the characteristics of the heated fragrance generating substrate produced as described above can be confirmed by the following method. That is, it is a method of observing changes in the length, thickness, and volume of the sheet of the fragrance base material composition or the heated fragrance generation base material before and after drying.
  • the prepared sheet of the aroma base composition or the heated aroma generation base is dried using a halogen moisture meter (electronic halogen moisture meter), and the length of the sheet or the filler before and after the drying, This is a method of measuring width, thickness and volume and evaluating the rate of change.
  • a halogen moisture meter electronic halogen moisture meter
  • the length, width, thickness, and volume of the sheet of the fragrance base material composition or the heated fragrance generation base material before drying is the same as that of the sheet of the fragrance base composition or the heated fragrance generation base material. It is measured when the water content is 15 to 20% by mass. In order to adjust the water content, for example, it can be adjusted by storing at a temperature of 28 ° C. to 30 ° C. in an atmosphere having a relative humidity of about 40% RH.
  • the moisture content is measured using a halogen moisture meter (electronic halogen moisture meter), model number DHS-50-5 (Bangxi Instrument Technology Co. Ltd.).
  • the drying temperature is set to 105 ° C.
  • the water content (% by mass) is determined from the water loss at the end of the automatic measurement.
  • the water loss rate is obtained by subtracting the sample mass at the end of the measurement from the sample mass before the measurement and dividing by the sample mass before the measurement. The change in the mass is defined as the water content.
  • the value of the rate of change of the length, width, thickness, and volume of the sheet of the fragrance substrate composition or the heated fragrance generating substrate is determined from the values of the length, width, thickness, and volume before drying. Each value of the length, width, thickness, and volume after time drying is subtracted, and the result is divided by each value of the length, width, thickness, and volume before drying.
  • evaluation is performed using a sample having a shape of 15 mm in width, 50 mm in length, and 0.3 mm in thickness.
  • the respective rates of change when measured using the sample of this shape will be described below.
  • the length of the sheet of the fragrance base composition before heating or the length of the fragrance generating base to be heated is set to L0, and the length of the sheet of the fragrance base composition or the base to be heated after lapse of 10 minutes at 105 ° C.
  • the length change rate La (%) of the sheet of the fragrance base material composition or the heated fragrance generation base material after a lapse of 10 minutes of drying is defined by the following equation.
  • La (%) (L0 ⁇ L10) / L0 ⁇ 100
  • the sheet of the fragrance base composition or the heated fragrance-generating base material after the drying time of 15 minutes at 105 ° C. is L15
  • the length change rate La (%) of the sheet of the fragrance base material composition or the heated fragrance generation base material is 7.2% or less, the falling off of the filler from the fragrance cartridge is further suppressed.
  • the La is more preferably at most 7.0%, furthermore preferably at most 6.5%.
  • Lb is more preferably 8.0% or less, and further preferably 7.5% or less.
  • the volume change rate Va (%) of the sheet of the fragrance base material composition or the heated fragrance generation base material is 13.1% or less, the falling off of the filler from the fragrance cartridge is further suppressed.
  • the Va is more preferably 13.0% or less, still more preferably 12.5% or less.
  • volume change rate Vb (%) of the sheet of the fragrance base material composition or the heated fragrance generation base material is 14.3% or less, it is possible to further suppress the falling off of the filler from the fragrance cartridge, preferable.
  • the Vb is more preferably 14.0% or less, and still more preferably 13.5% or less.
  • the width change rate Wa (%) of the sheet of the fragrance base material composition or the heated fragrance generation base material is 5.0% or less, the falling off of the filler from the fragrance cartridge is further suppressed.
  • the Wa is more preferably 4.5% or less, and still more preferably 4.0% or less.
  • width change rate Wb (%) of the sheet of the fragrance base material composition or the heated fragrance generation base material is 5.1% or less, it is possible to further suppress the falling off of the filler from the fragrance cartridge, preferable.
  • the Wb is more preferably 5.0% or less, and still more preferably 4.5% or less.
  • the thickness change rate Ta (%) of the sheet of the fragrance base material composition or the heated fragrance generation base material is 1.2% or less, the falling off of the filler from the fragrance cartridge is further suppressed.
  • the Ta is more preferably at most 1.0%, further preferably at most 0.8%.
  • the thickness change rate Tb (%) of the sheet of the fragrance base material composition or the heated fragrance generation base material is 1.5% or less, the falling off of the filler from the fragrance cartridge can be further suppressed. ,preferable.
  • the Tb is more preferably 1.4% or less, and still more preferably 1.1% or less.
  • the length of the sheet of the fragrance base composition before drying or the length of the fragrance generating base to be heated is L'0, and the sheet of the fragrance base composition or the base for heating the fragrance generation after 105 minutes at 105 ° C.
  • L′ 15 the sheet of the fragrance base composition or the heated fragrance generating group after 105 minutes of the drying time at 105 ° C.
  • L′ 15 the sheet of the fragrance base composition or the heated fragrance generating group.
  • Width change rate W'a (%) after 10 minutes drying time, width change rate W'b (%) after 15 minutes drying time, thickness change rate T'a (%) after 10 minutes drying time ), Thickness change rate T'b (%) after 15 minutes drying time, volume change rate V'a (%) after 10 minutes drying time, and thickness change rate V after 15 minutes drying time 'b (%) is similarly defined as shown in Table 5 below.
  • the length change rate L'a (%) of the sheet of the fragrance base material composition or the heated fragrance generation base material is 4.8% or less, the falling off of the filler from the fragrance cartridge is improved. It can be suppressed and is preferable.
  • the L'a (%) is more preferably 4.3% or less, and still more preferably 3.8% or less.
  • the length change rate L'b (%) of the sheet of the fragrance base material composition or the heated fragrance generation base material is 5.8% or less, it is possible to further suppress the falling off of the filler from the fragrance cartridge. Is preferred.
  • the L'b is more preferably 5.0% or less, and still more preferably 4.1% or less.
  • the volume change rate V'a (%) of the sheet of the fragrance base material composition or the heated fragrance generation base material is 11.9% or less, the falling off of the filler from the fragrance cartridge is further suppressed.
  • the V'a (%) is more preferably 8.9% or less, and still more preferably 5.8% or less.
  • volume change rate V′b (%) of the sheet of the fragrance base composition or the heated fragrance generation base is 16.9% or less, it is possible to further suppress the falling off of the filler from the fragrance cartridge. Yes, it is preferable.
  • the V'b (%) is more preferably 12.8% or less, and still more preferably 8.6% or less.
  • the width change rate W'a (%) of the sheet of the fragrance base material composition or the heated fragrance generation base material is 6.1% or less, the falling off of the filler from the fragrance cartridge is further suppressed.
  • the W'a is more preferably at most 3.8%, even more preferably at most 1.4%.
  • width change rate W'b (%) of the sheet of the fragrance base material composition or the heated fragrance generation base material is 10.4% or less, it is possible to further suppress the falling off of the filler from the fragrance cartridge. Yes, it is preferable.
  • the W'b (%) is more preferably 7.1% or less, and still more preferably 3.7% or less.
  • the thickness change rate T'a (%) of the sheet of the fragrance base material composition or the heated fragrance generation base material is 1.2% or less, it is more likely that the filler will fall off the fragrance cartridge. It can be suppressed and is preferable.
  • the T'a is more preferably 1.0% or less, and further preferably 0.8% or less.
  • T'b thickness change rate of the sheet of the fragrance base material composition or the heated fragrance generation base material
  • T'b thickness change rate of the sheet of the fragrance base material composition or the heated fragrance generation base material
  • T'b is more preferably 1.4% or less, and still more preferably 1.1% or less.
  • the fragrance cartridge of the present invention using the heated fragrance-generating base material containing microcrystalline cellulose can suppress changes over time such as a decrease in length, width, thickness and volume after production. it can. In this way, in addition to being able to reduce problems such as falling off of the heated fragrance generating base material from the fragrance cartridge, it also suppresses changes in aerosol fluidity that affect the feeling of use of the fragrance cartridge, regardless of the lapse of time after production. It is also effective in that a suitable feeling of use can be maintained and homogenized.
  • the characteristics of the heated fragrance-generating substrate containing menthol and polyvinyl polypyrrolidone can be confirmed by the following method. That is, it is a method of observing a state in which menthol contained in the aroma base composition or the heated aroma generation base is lost.
  • the prepared fragrance-generating substrate to be heated is precisely weighed in an environment of 17 ° C. and a relative humidity of 65% RH in an amount of about 5 g to 10 g, and then sealed in a polyethylene bag for 24 hours or 48 hours at 5 ° C. Store in an environment. After a lapse of 24 hours or 48 hours, the surface of the heated fragrance generating base material is observed, and the precipitation state of white crystals is observed. Observation of white crystals means that menthol is crystallized while sublimating from the heated aroma generating substrate. Further, the sealed fragrance-generating base material is precisely weighed for 3 hours under an environment of 17 ° C. and a relative humidity of 65% RH for 3 hours, and the heated fragrance-generating base material is immediately weighed to obtain a change in mass. This method makes it possible to quantitatively measure how menthol is lost.
  • the reason for performing the storage test in an environment of 5 ° C. is that the conditions are such that the dissipation of the other components of the heated fragrance generating base material is suppressed and that the conditions for evaluating the dissipation of menthol are good.
  • avoiding precipitation of white crystals may cause consumers to feel discomfort when seeing the precipitated menthol when the fragrance cartridge is packaged after manufacture and placed on the market, and transported and stored. It also has the effect of eliminating it.
  • the content of menthol in the heated fragrance-generating base material after precisely weighing about 5 g to 10 g in an environment of 17 ° C. and a relative humidity of 65% RH is defined as d (0), and 24 hours at 5 ° C.
  • the reason for subtracting d (48) from d (24) in the above equation is to take into account the dissipative components other than menthol. This is because it better reflects the precipitation.
  • d is preferably 0.60 or less, because precipitation of white crystals can be suppressed.
  • the value of d is more preferably 0.50 or less, further preferably 0.30 or less, and particularly preferably 0.20 or less.
  • the fragrance cartridge of the present invention described above has a relatively large surface area, so that menthol can easily be flavored during smoking, but menthol can be sublimated.
  • the use of the heated fragrance-generating base material containing menthol and polyvinyl polypyrrolidone (a water-insoluble crosslinked polymer) as in the present invention effectively enables the fragrance cartridge to have the above-mentioned shape.
  • Sublimation of menthol can be suppressed.
  • a more excellent menthol sublimation suppressing effect can be obtained.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a mode of use of the fragrance cartridge.
  • the fragrance cartridge (100) is mounted on the smoking article main body (200) when used by a user.
  • the smoking article main body (200) is provided with an insertion portion (210) for inserting the fragrance cartridge (100).
  • a heating element (211) is provided at the center of the bottom in the insertion portion (210), and the heating element (211) has a pin-shaped or blade-shaped member having a sharp tip, and is heated.
  • the fragrance generator (110) is inserted into the fragrance generator (110) to heat the fragrance generator (110) to be heated. More specifically, the heating element (211) is located at the center of the heated fragrance generator (110) when the fragrance cartridge (100) is stabbed into the insertion portion (210) of the smoking article main body (200). Inserted.
  • the heating element (211) directly or indirectly generates heat by electric power supplied from a battery (not shown) provided in the smoking article main body (200).
  • a battery not shown
  • the heated fragrance generator (110) is heated by the heat of the heating element (211)
  • an aerosol containing a fragrance component is generated.
  • the generated aerosol is transferred to the mouthpiece (140) via the support element (300) and the aerosol transfer member (130) described below, and when the user inhales from the mouthpiece (140) side, the aroma component is removed. It will reach the mouth of the user.
  • the heated fragrance generator (110) side of the fragrance cartridge is referred to as the upstream side U
  • the mouthpiece (140) side is referred to as the downstream side D.
  • the upstream side U may be referred to as one end side U
  • the downstream side D may be referred to as the other end side D.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a case where the heating element (211) has one pin-shaped or blade-shaped member
  • another example of the heating element (211) is a pin-shaped or blade-shaped member. Can be exemplified.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the structure of the fragrance cartridge (100).
  • the fragrance cartridge (100) shown in FIG. 2 includes a heated fragrance generator (110) and a support element (300) from the side where the heating element (211) is inserted, that is, from the upstream side U to the downstream side D. , The transfer member (130), and the mouthpiece (140).
  • the support element (300) supports the heated fragrance generator (110).
  • the support element (300) is arranged adjacent to the heated fragrance generator (110), and the side (160) of the support element (300) has a packaging member (150) located at the periphery of the fragrance cartridge (100). ).
  • the side part (160) is fixed to the inner surface of the packaging member (150) by, for example, an adhesive.
  • the support element (300) can be preferably formed using, for example, silicone, but is not limited to silicone, and another material having excellent heat resistance may be used.
  • the heated fragrance generating base material (110) constituting the heated fragrance generating body (110) has a strip-like or rod-like shape. Is preferably packed along the longitudinal direction.
  • a cylindrical packaging member (151) is filled.
  • the packaging member (151) a member formed of paper such as tobacco paper in a cylindrical shape can be used.
  • the packaging member (150) may also serve as the packaging member (151). This stabilizes the airflow and makes it easier for the user to inhale the fragrance component from the heated fragrance generator (110).
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a method for producing an aroma cartridge.
  • FIG. 4 shows the heated fragrance generator (110), the transfer member (130), and the mouthpiece (140) formed as described above, and the supporting element (300) exemplified below.
  • the generator (110), the support element (300), the transfer member (130), and the mouthpiece (140) are arranged in this order, and the winding rod is formed by a wrapping member (150) such as tobacco paper. .
  • a small amount of adhesive is applied to the side (160) of the support element.
  • the fragrance cartridge (100) having the above configuration can be manufactured, for example, by the following method.
  • a packaging member (150) such as a paper cylinder having an appropriate inner diameter is prepared, and an adhesive is applied to the inner surface (side portion (160)).
  • the heated fragrance generator (110) is inserted.
  • the mouthpiece (140) is inserted from the other end D.
  • the transfer member (130) may be inserted before inserting the mouthpiece (140).
  • the fragrance cartridge (100) has, for example, a rod-like or cylindrical appearance.
  • the inside of the fragrance cartridge (100) is provided with a heated fragrance generator (110) at one end, and the support element (300) is directed toward the mouthpiece (140) at the other end D. ) And the transfer member (130) are arranged in this order. These are packaged by a packaging member (150).
  • the heated fragrance generator (110) has a heated fragrance generating base material.
  • the heated fragrance generator (110) generates an aerosol containing a fragrance component of a plant used as a raw material of the heated fragrance generating base material by heating.
  • the heated fragrance generating base material used in the heated fragrance generating body (110) has, for example, a flaky shape in which the long side is about 2 to 20 times longer than the short side.
  • the shape of the heated fragrance generating base material (111) is packed along the longitudinal direction of the fragrance cartridge. Thereby, the flow of the air current is easily sucked.
  • FIG. 3 is a view seen from one end of the heated fragrance generator (110) included in the fragrance cartridge, and is partially transparent so that the filler (111) inside the cartridge can be seen.
  • the length of the strip-shaped or rod-shaped heated fragrance generating substrate is 10 to 70 mm.
  • the length of the strip-shaped or rod-shaped heated fragrance generating substrate is 10 to 20 mm. Such a length facilitates handling when filling the cartridge.
  • a flat plate-shaped substrate to be heated and having a substantially uniform shape can be wound and packed, so that it is easy to handle.
  • a heated fragrance-generating substrate is produced by using a sheet formed by wrinkling, creasing, gathering, or folding as a sheet of the fragrance-based composition. be able to.
  • the heated fragrance generating base material according to the present invention can be fibrous.
  • the fibrous heated fragrance-generating base material like the strip-shaped or rod-shaped one, can improve the flow of the sucked air by packing the fiber length direction along the longitudinal direction of the cartridge. it can.
  • the heated fragrance generating substrate according to the present invention can be made porous.
  • the porous fragrance generating substrate to be heated is packed in a cartridge and sucked, the flow of air can be improved.
  • Examples of a method for making the heated fragrance generating base material porous include a method of piercing a dried sheet several times with a plurality of needles, but other methods may be used.
  • the heated fragrance generating substrate according to the present invention may be in the form of a plate, a plate, such as a square, a rectangle, or a diamond, a powder, a granule, or a pellet. it can.
  • the heated fragrance generating base material having such a shape can be easily packed by dropping it into the cartridge opening.
  • by taking measures to prevent the cartridge from dropping off, such as by covering the cartridge opening it becomes easier to use.
  • the block-shaped heated fragrance generating base material has good thermal conductivity and is easy to draw out the fragrance component. Further, the size of the block may be increased to make it easier to save. In this case, at the time of filling, the heated block fragrance generating base material having a large block shape can be reshaped into a small block shape, or a rod shape, a granular shape, or the like.
  • the support element (300) supports the heated fragrance generator (110).
  • the support element (300) is disposed adjacent to the heated fragrance generator (110), and has a through hole or a cutout for airflow at the center or the side, so that the support element (300) is separated from the heated fragrance generator (110).
  • the generated aerosol can flow toward the mouthpiece (140).
  • the mouthpiece (140) is arranged on the other end D of the fragrance cartridge (100), adjacent to the transfer member (130).
  • the mouthpiece (140) may include, for example, a cellulose acetate filter as a filter for removing fine particles.
  • the fragrance component passed through the filter of the mouthpiece (140) is sucked by the user.
  • the absence of the transfer member (130) has better air permeability and facilitates suction of the generated fragrance component.
  • the mouthpiece be extended so that it is adjacent or touching the support element (300). With such a configuration, the filter used for the mouthpiece can also have a cooling function, and the number of parts can be reduced.
  • a hollow tubular member may be used in which a crimped polymer sheet is wound in the longitudinal direction of the fragrance cartridge.
  • FIG. 5 is a view showing a modification of the fragrance cartridge.
  • FIG. 5A shows a configuration in which the heated fragrance generator (110) and the support element (300) are in contact with each other, and can stably support the heated fragrance generator (110). This is a preferred form. Further, since the configuration is simple, there is a great advantage in manufacturing.
  • FIG. 5B shows a configuration in which a partition member (180) is provided between the heated fragrance generator (110) and the support element (300), and is in contact with the partition member (180). is there.
  • the partition member (180) for example, a filter or paper having good air permeability, which is crushed when the heating element (211) is inserted, is preferable. Providing such a partition member (180) has an effect of preventing the heated fragrance generator (110) from moving in the fragrance cartridge due to the influence of the physical distribution during transportation or the like.
  • ⁇ Circle around (3) ⁇ in FIG. 5 shows a configuration in which a lid (170) is provided on the side of the heated fragrance generator (110) into which the heating element (211) is inserted.
  • a lid (170) is provided on the side of the heated fragrance generator (110) into which the heating element (211) is inserted.
  • Such a configuration is preferable because it is effective in preventing the fragrance of the heated fragrance generator (110) from dissipating. Further, an effect of preventing the heated fragrance generating body (110) from falling out of the fragrance cartridge to the outside due to the influence of physical distribution during transportation or the like can be obtained.
  • the material of the lid (170) include a filter, paper, and sponge.
  • a granular material such as a powder, a granule, a flake, and a pellet is used as the heated fragrance generating base filled in the heated fragrance generating body (110).
  • a granular material such as a powder, a granule, a flake, and a pellet is used as the heated fragrance generating base filled in the heated fragrance generating body (110).
  • the heated fragrance generating body (110) has a substantially cylindrical shape in which the heated fragrance generating base material is enclosed by tobacco paper or the like, and the diameter of the bottom surface or the top surface of the substantially cylindrical shape is 6.5 to 7.5 mm. And the height of the substantially cylindrical shape is 11.0 to 13.0 mm. Further, the heated fragrance generating base material is in the shape of a strip or a rod, is filled along the longitudinal direction of the fragrance cartridge, and has a length substantially equal to the height of the substantially cylinder, that is, the length is 11.1. It is 0 to 13.0 mm.
  • the outer diameter of the support element (300) is approximately equal to the diameter of the bottom or top surface of the substantially cylindrical body of the heated fragrance generator (110). Also, the length of the support element (300) is between 9.0 and 11.0 mm.
  • the mouthpiece (140) has a length of more than 20.0 mm, for example, a length of 21.0 to 25.0 mm.
  • the volume filling rate of the heated fragrance generator is 0.55 or more and 0.65 or less.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram showing another use form of the fragrance cartridge. Since there is a difference in the specific configuration from the above-described fragrance cartridge (100), the fragrance cartridge (500) will be described below.
  • the smoking article main body to be used also differs from the above-described smoking article main body (200), and will be described below as a smoking article main body (400).
  • the fragrance cartridge (500) is mounted on the smoking article main body (400).
  • the smoking article main body (400) is provided with an insertion portion (450) for inserting the fragrance cartridge (500).
  • the smoking article main body (400) has an exterior part (410), and the heated fragrance generator (110) of the fragrance cartridge is heated by the heating part (440) surrounding the fragrance cartridge (500), and the aerosol is heated. Occurs and is smoked.
  • the control unit (420) includes a battery or a control unit for the heating unit.
  • the opening / closing lid (430) is opened when cleaning the inside of the smoking article main body when smoking is finished.
  • FIG. 7 is a view showing another example of the structure of the fragrance cartridge (500).
  • the fragrance cartridge (500) includes a heated fragrance generator (110), a hollow cylindrical member (530), a transfer member (130), and a mouthpiece (140) in order from one end side U to the other end side D. And they are wrapped in a packaging member (150). Since the heated fragrance generator (110) is heated by the smoking article body, the hollow cylindrical member (530) is arranged for heat insulation.
  • the transfer member (130) can also function as a cooling member.
  • the preferred outer diameter of the fragrance cartridge (500) in FIG. 7 is 4 to 6 mm
  • the preferred length of the heated fragrance generator (110) is 10 to 70 mm
  • the preferred length of the hollow cylindrical member (530) is 20 to 30 mm.
  • the preferred length of the transfer member (130) is 5 to 15 mm
  • the preferred length of the mouthpiece (140) is 10 to 25 mm.
  • FIG. 9-1 is a diagram illustrating an example of the heated fragrance generating body and the heated fragrance generating base material.
  • the heated fragrance generating body (20) shown in FIG. 9-1 (A) includes a plurality of heated fragrance generating base materials (10) inside a cylindrical packaging member (30).
  • an aerosol containing an aroma component or the like of a plant used as a material of the heated fragrance generating base material (10) is generated.
  • the heated fragrance generator (20) has an outer diameter of 5.5 mm and a length of 42.0 mm.
  • the length of the heated fragrance generator (20) is greater than 20 mm, preferably at least 34 mm.
  • the length of the heated fragrance generator (20) is 70 mm or less, preferably 54 mm or less, and more preferably 50 mm or less. In one embodiment of the present invention, the length of the heated fragrance generator (20) is 10 to 70 mm, preferably 34 to 54 mm, more preferably 34 to 50 mm.
  • the length of the heated fragrance generating base material (10) is more than 10 mm, and preferably 34 mm or more.
  • the length of the heated fragrance generating base material (10) is 70 mm or less, preferably 54 mm or less, and more preferably 50 mm or less.
  • the length of the heated fragrance generating substrate (10) is 10 to 70 mm or less, preferably 34 to 54 mm, more preferably 34 to 50 mm.
  • Each of the heated fragrance generating substrates (10) filled in the heated fragrance generating body (20) shown in FIG. 9-1 (B) has, for example, a length of 42.0 mm, a width of 1.5 mm, and a thickness of 0. It is formed in a strip shape of 0.3 mm, and is arranged from one end to the other end in the longitudinal direction of the heated fragrance generator (20).
  • the longitudinal direction of the strip-shaped heated fragrance generating base material (10) is, as shown in FIG. 10, the heated fragrance generating body (20), the cooling region determining member (40), the filter member (50), and the mouse. It is substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the piece (60) and the fragrance cartridge (80).
  • the heated fragrance generating body (20) has 31 strip-shaped heated fragrance generating substrates (10) having a length of 42.0 mm, a width of 1.5 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm, and is packaged.
  • the longitudinal direction of the heated fragrance generating substrate (10) arranged inside the packaging member (30) is substantially parallel to, for example, the longitudinal direction of the heated fragrance generating body (20).
  • the volume filling ratio of the heated fragrance generating base material (10) with respect to the volume of the heated fragrance generating body (20) is, for example, about 0.60.
  • the volume filling rate of the heated fragrance generating base material (10) can be determined in consideration of the strength of the fragrance given to the user, the ease of suction by the user, and the like.
  • the volume filling ratio of the heated fragrance generating base material (10) to the volume of the heated fragrance generating body (20) is preferably, for example, 0.55 or more and 0.65 or less.
  • the heated fragrance generating base material (10) having a length of less than 42.0 mm is disposed adjacent to the heated fragrance generating body (20) in the longitudinal direction, or partially overlapped.
  • the heated fragrance generator (20) can be formed.
  • the heated fragrance generating base material in the heated fragrance generating body illustrated in FIG. 9-1 has the heated fragrance generating base materials arranged in a grid pattern. It is difficult to achieve both the falling off of the heated fragrance-generating base material when attaching and detaching the cartridge and the securing of the gas flow path during smoking. Then, the present inventor further determined that the heated fragrance-generating body in the heated fragrance-generating body had such a problem that the heated fragrance-generating base material did not drop off when the fragrance cartridge was attached to or detached from the smoking article and there was no problem of burning during suction.
  • the shape and size of the heated fragrance-generating base material and the distribution and filling rate of the heated fragrance-generating base material in the heated fragrance-generating body are optimized, and in particular, the distribution of the heated fragrance-generating base material is optimized.
  • a method for producing a heated fragrance generator and a device for producing the heated fragrance generator were necessary, and there was no problem of falling off of the heated fragrance generating substrate and no problem of combustion during suction, and a flow path for gas generated by heating was secured.
  • a heated fragrance generator filled with a heated fragrance generating base material capable of providing comfortable suction and appropriately securing the number of suctions per tube has been completed.
  • the heated fragrance generating base material constitutes the heated fragrance generating body, but the noodle-shaped heated fragrance generating base material is a raw material for producing the heated fragrance generating base material,
  • the heated fragrance-generating base material is simply obtained by cutting the noodle-like heated fragrance-generating base material, and is the same chemical composition. write.
  • the formed heated fragrance generating sheet is cut into a rectangle having a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm.
  • This rectangular heated fragrance-generating sheet is supplied to a rotary cutter, cut into a shape of 1.5 mm in length and 240 mm in width, and a sheet cut material, that is, a noodle shape supplied for manufacturing the heated fragrance-generating body 21
  • a heated fragrance generating substrate (23) is obtained.
  • This noodle-like heated fragrance generating substrate (23) is shown in FIG. 9-2 (B).
  • the length X of the short axis of the cross section perpendicular to the long direction of the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material (23) is 0.3 mm
  • the length Y of the long axis is 1.5 mm
  • the long direction is the same.
  • the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material is not limited to the substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape shown in FIG. 9B, and the noodle-shaped heated fragrance generating base material shown in FIG.
  • a substrate having a substantially square vertical cross section that is, a substrate having an aspect ratio of the length of the minor axis to the length of the major axis of 1: 1 can also be used.
  • FIGS. 9A and 9B it is also possible to use a noodle-like heated fragrance-generating base material whose vertical cross section is circular or elliptical, respectively.
  • a noodle-like heated fragrance-generating base material whose vertical cross section is circular or elliptical, respectively.
  • it can be manufactured using an extruded noodle-making machine or the like using a circular or elliptical die using a heated fragrance generating sheet.
  • a method and apparatus for producing a heated fragrance generator (21) provided in a fragrance cartridge using the present invention will be described.
  • the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material (23) from which the heated fragrance generating sheet was cut was placed in the longitudinal direction of the heated fragrance generating body packaging member web (712), and was continuously rolled up and rolled up.
  • the heated fragrance generator (21) can be manufactured by cutting the rod-shaped heated fragrance generator (25).
  • the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material (23) from which the heated fragrance generating sheet is cut is placed on the conveyor (81) of the noodle-shaped heated fragrance generating base material supply section (8). (23) When the long direction and the moving direction of the conveyor (81) are put in parallel with each other, the conveyer (81) and the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material transfer device (82) The long direction of the heated fragrance generator packaging web (712) supplied from the heated fragrance generator packaging member supply unit (71) is parallel to the long direction of the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material (23). As described above, the noodle-like heated fragrance-generating base material receiving portion (730) of the winding portion (7) is transferred onto the heated fragrance-generating body packaging member web (712).
  • the heated fragrance generator packaging member web (712) is supported and transported by an endless garniture tape (721) supplied from a garniture tape supply unit (72).
  • the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material (23) placed on the heated fragrance generating material packaging member web (712) supported and conveyed by the garniture tape (721) is a garniture tape (721).
  • the heated fragrance generator packaging member web (712) pass through the winding guides (1) to (4) having grooves formed so as to be bent in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction, and are thereby provided with a cylindrical rod-shaped cover.
  • the heated fragrance generator (25) is wound up around the heated fragrance generator (25) and cut to a predetermined length at the cutting section (9) to produce the heated fragrance generator (2).
  • the method of bonding the packaging member of the rod-shaped heated fragrance generator (25) linearly in the transport direction is to apply a hot melt adhesive to a predetermined position of the heated fragrance generator packaging member web (712) in advance. After being wound up, it is performed by passing through a heat bonding portion (74).
  • the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base together with the garniture tape (721) includes the winding guides (1) (731) to (4) (734) having different depths of the grooves provided in the winding section (7). It is formed by passing the heated fragrance generator packaging member web (712) on which the material (23) is placed.
  • FIG. 9-5 shows how the deformed gas flow path of the heated fragrance generating base material (21) inside the heated fragrance generating body (2) bundled by the heated fragrance generating body packaging member (22) is shown in FIG. (A) to (E).
  • the hoisting guides (1) (731) to (4) (734) have cross-sectional shapes cut perpendicular to the conveying direction, and the depth of the groove increases in the conveying direction. Completely rolled up.
  • FIG. 9-5 (A) shows the length of the heated fragrance generating body packaging web (712) in which the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material (23) is supplied from the heated fragrance generating body packaging member supply section (71). Winding from the conveyor (81) via the noodle-shaped heated fragrance generating substrate transfer device (82) such that the length direction is parallel to the lengthwise direction of the noodle-shaped heated fragrance generating substrate (23). The state in which the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material receiving portion (730) of the portion (7) is transferred onto the heated fragrance generating body packaging member web (712) is shown. Actually, the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material (23) is piled up almost aligned, though not so much as illustrated in FIG. 9-5 (A).
  • FIG. 9-5 (B) shows a state where the sheet passes through the winding guides (1) and (731) of a shallow groove of about crescent moon.
  • the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material (23) which has been aligned and stacked on the heated fragrance generating material packaging web (712) passes through the groove together with the garniture tape (721), the garniture tape (721) and The noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material primary aggregates are bent so that the heated fragrance generating body packaging web (712) is bent in the vertical direction of the conveying direction along the groove and the noodle-shaped heated fragrance generating base material (23) collapses. (232) is formed, and a noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material primary aggregate forming gas flow path has begun to be generated.
  • FIG. 9-5 (C) shows a state in which the groove passes through the winding guides (2) (732) having a depth of about half a month.
  • the garniture tape (721) and the heated fragrance generator packaging web (712) are largely bent in the vertical direction in the transport direction along the groove, and the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material primary aggregates (232) are successively formed.
  • a large number of noodle-like heated fragrance-generating base material primary aggregate forming gas flow paths (233) are formed in each of them.
  • the noodle-like heated fragrance-generating base material primary aggregates (232), or the noodle-like heated fragrance-generating base material primary aggregates (232) and the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material single body (231) are included.
  • a noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material secondary aggregate (234) is formed, and the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material primary aggregate (232) and a noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material primary aggregate (232) are formed.
  • a large noodle-like heated fragrance generating substrate secondary aggregate forming gas flow path (235) starts to be formed between the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material alone (231).
  • the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material alone (231) and the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material primary aggregate (232) and the heated fragrance generating material packaging web (712) are covered.
  • a heated aroma generator packaging web forming gas flow path (241) is also formed.
  • FIG. 9-5 (D) when passing the winding guides (3) and (733) of the groove near the full moon, the state of FIG. 9-5 (C) progresses and the garniture tape (721) and the cover
  • the heated fragrance generator packaging web (712) draws a circumference in the vertical direction of the conveying direction along the groove, and in the outer peripheral region, the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material primary aggregate (232) and the noodle-like
  • the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material (23) constituting the heated fragrance generating base material secondary aggregate (234) moves while sliding, and has a cross-sectional length perpendicular to the noodle-shaped heated fragrance generating base material (23).
  • the frequency at which the surface in the axial direction comes into contact with the surface in the longitudinal direction of the vertical cross section of the adjacent noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material (23) increases, and the longitudinal direction is arranged in the tangential direction of the circumference.
  • the number of noodle-like heated fragrance generating substrates (23) increases, and the noodle-like heated Filling rate of incense generation substrate (23) starts to become high.
  • the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material primary aggregate (232) and the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material secondary aggregate (234) remain, and the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material
  • the primary agglomerate forming gas flow path (233) and the noodle-like heated fragrance-generating base material secondary agglomerate forming gas flow path (235) are not greatly reduced, and the gaps are beginning to increase more than in the outer peripheral region.
  • the noodle-like heated fragrance-generating base material primary agglomerate forming gas flow path (233) and the noodle-like heated fragrance-generating base material secondary agglomerate forming gas flow path (235) are included in these, High efficiency and a deformed gas flow path are secured.
  • the outer peripheral region is covered between the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material alone (231) and the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material primary aggregate (232) and the heated fragrance generating material packaging web (712).
  • a heated aroma generator package web forming gas flow path (241) is also formed, but the noodle-like heated aroma generating base material primary aggregate (232) and the noodle-like heated aroma generating base material secondary aggregate (234)
  • the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material (23) moves while sliding, and the surface in the long axis direction of the cross section perpendicular to the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material (23) is adjacent to the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material.
  • the frequency of contact with the surface of the vertical cross section of the generation base material (23) in the long axis direction increases, and the long axis direction of the noodle-like heated fragrance generation base material (23) arranged in the tangential direction of the circumference.
  • the filling rate of the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material (23) in the outer peripheral region is high, To form a rigid structure.
  • the internal structure of the rod-shaped heated fragrance generator (25) has a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and the noodle-shaped heated fragrance generating base material (23) has a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Since the rod-shaped heated fragrance generator (25) is uniformly generated in the longitudinal direction, the structure of the cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the rod-shaped heated fragrance generator (25) is uniform, and the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material primary aggregate forming gas flow.
  • the channel (233), the noodle-shaped heated fragrance generating base material secondary agglomerate forming gas flow path (235), and the deformed gas flow path of the heated fragrance generating body packaging web forming gas flow path (241) are rod-shaped heating.
  • the fragrance generator (25) penetrates in the longitudinal direction. Accordingly, the internal structure of the heated fragrance generator (2) manufactured by cutting the rod-shaped heated fragrance generator (25) and the rod-shaped heated fragrance generator (25) is substantially the same.
  • FIG. 9-6 is an enlarged view of a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the heated fragrance generator (2). This is the same as the cross-sectional view of FIG. 9E, and substantially the same structure is formed in the longitudinal direction. Therefore, when smoking is performed using the fragrance cartridge provided with the heated fragrance generator (2), the problem of the conventional fragrance cartridge is eliminated, and the smoke and aroma of the aerosol are sufficiently sucked into the mouth of the smoker. Not only can comfortable smoking be performed, but also the filling rate of the heated fragrance generating base material in the outer peripheral region is higher than that in the central region, so that the pressure from the end portion and the outer peripheral portion of the heated fragrance generating body can be reduced.
  • the fragrance-generating base material does not fall off when the fragrance cartridge is attached and detached, ensuring an appropriate number of smokes and the problem of burning the fragrance-generating base material during suction. Will not occur.
  • the fragrance cartridge can be easily inserted into the heating element of the heated fragrance.
  • the heated fragrance generator (2) manufactured in the present embodiment 50 noodle-like heated fragrance generating substrates (23) are wound up by the heated fragrance generator packaging member web (712), By cutting at the cutting section (9), the outer shape is finished to about 6.9 mm and length 12.0 mm, the mass is 0.29 g, and the generation of the heated fragrance with respect to the volume of the heated fragrance generator (2)
  • the volume filling ratio of the base material (21) was about 0.60, and the density of the heated fragrance generator (2) was 1.07 g / cm 3 .
  • the thus-produced fragrance generator to be heated can be applied to the fragrance cartridges shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 4 to 7, and 10 to 17, and a commercially available fragrance cartridge can be used. It was suitable for the fragrance type.
  • the filling rate of the heated fragrance-generating base material in the heated fragrance-generating body is set to such an extent that there is no problem of falling off of the heated fragrance-generating base material when attaching / detaching the fragrance cartridge to / from the smoking article and no problem of burning at the time of suction. Even if it is higher, the flow path of the gas generated by heating is ensured, comfortable suction is possible, and the number of suction per one is appropriately secured, but the heated fragrance generator has been specifically described, It is not limited to this.
  • the heated fragrance generator of the present invention includes all that are included in the following technical concept.
  • the heated fragrance generating base material is wound up by the packaging member, and the heated fragrance generating base material is formed into a primary aggregate to form a gas flow path in a void.
  • the heated fragrance-generating base material and its primary agglomerate form a gas flow path of a void formed by assembling into a secondary aggregate, and the heated fragrance-generating base material and its primary agglomerate come into contact with the packaging member.
  • the heated fragrance generating body having such a deformed gas flow path can sufficiently solve the problem of burning of the heated fragrance generating base material at the time of suction because the gas flow path is sufficiently ensured, and can provide sufficient aerosol smoke.
  • the fragrance can be easily sucked and easily inserted into the heating element of the heated fragrance.
  • the filling rate of the heated fragrance-generating base material is high, an appropriate number of smokes can be secured, and there is no problem that the heated fragrance-generating base material drops off when the fragrance cartridge is detached.
  • the heated fragrance-generating base material constituting such a heated fragrance-generating body has a uniform cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the elongate direction in the elongate direction, and a longitudinal axis of the cross-section perpendicular to the elongate direction.
  • the aspect ratio of the length to the length of the minor axis is preferably 1: 1 to 30: 1, more preferably 2: 1 to 20: 1, and more preferably 5: 1 to 20: 1. More preferred. However, if the aspect ratio between the length of the long axis and the length of the short axis is more than 30: 1, it becomes difficult to secure the gas flow path.
  • the cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the heated fragrance generating substrate is not particularly limited, and isotropic, equilateral triangle, square, and regular pentagon, etc. There is no problem even if the shape is a regular polygon or a circle, but in order to secure a deformed gas flow path, the aspect ratio is preferably 2: 1 or more, and the shape is substantially rectangular and substantially elliptical. Is preferred.
  • the heated fragrance generating base material be a substantially rectangular parallelepiped having a substantially rectangular cross section in order to form a void and secure a gas flow path.
  • the length of the short axis of the cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of such a rectangular parallelepiped is preferably 0.1 to 1.0 mm, more preferably 0.1 to 0.5 mm. preferable.
  • the length of the major axis of the cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the rectangular parallelepiped is preferably 0.5 to 3.0 mm, more preferably 0.5 to 2.0 mm.
  • the fact that the heated fragrance generating base material has a uniform cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the longitudinal direction in the longitudinal direction means that the heated fragrance generating base material is wound up by the packaging member. It is most preferable to ensure uniformity in the longitudinal direction and to allow the gas flow passage to penetrate the heated fragrance generator.
  • the ratio between the length of the short axis of the cross section perpendicular to the heated fragrance generating base material constituting the heated fragrance generating body and the length in the longitudinal direction is different from that of a heating type fragrance chamber or the like in which the fragrance cartridge is used. It depends on the size, and has a poor causal relationship with the porosity in a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the heated fragrance generator. However, in order to perform comfortable suction using the heated fragrance generator having the deformed gas flow path of the present invention, there is an appropriate length, and the ratio of the length in the long direction to the length in the short axis direction is 10%. : 1 to 700: 1. Also, the specific length of the substantially rectangular parallelepiped, which is the most preferable as the heated fragrance generating base material, in the longitudinal direction is likewise preferably from 10 to 70 mm.
  • Such a heated fragrance generator having anisotropy in a cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the elongate direction is such that a surface in a long axis direction in a cross section perpendicular to the elongate direction has a length of an adjacent heated fragrance generating base material.
  • the frequency of contact with the surface in the long axis direction in the cross section perpendicular to the long direction of the adjacent heated fragrance generating base material is higher than the surface in the short axis direction of the cross section perpendicular to the direction, while securing the gas flow path,
  • the filling rate can be increased.
  • the long axis direction of the cross section perpendicular to the long direction of the heated fragrance generating base material is such that the heated fragrance generation
  • the number of heated fragrance generating substrates arranged in the tangential direction of the body circumference is longer than the number of heated fragrance generating substrates arranged in the long axis direction in the normal direction of the circumference of the heated fragrance generating body.
  • the filling rate can be increased while securing the gas flow path.
  • the fragrance cartridge provided with such a heated fragrance generator is smoked with a heated fragrance, comfortable aerosol smoke and fragrance suction can be performed, and at the same time, the filling rate of the heated fragrance generating base material is increased, and an appropriate
  • the heated fragrance generating sheet has a uniform cross-sectional shape cut perpendicular to the longitudinal direction in the longitudinal direction, and is at least twice as large as the heated fragrance generating body.
  • the third step of winding up to be cylindrical in the longitudinal direction, and the heated fragrance generator packaging member web of the rod-like heated fragrance generator produced in the third step is elongated in the longitudinal direction.
  • the Jo heated aromatic generator is characterized in that comprising a fifth step of cutting a predetermined length.
  • the third step of the method for producing a heated fragrance generator is the most important step in forming a deformed gas flow path in the heated fragrance generator.
  • the noodle-shaped heated fragrance generating base material is aligned in the longitudinal direction of the heated fragrance generating body, and is placed in the longitudinal direction of the heated fragrance generating body packaging member web supported and transported by the belt.
  • a long rod-shaped heated fragrance generating body is formed by bending the belt so that the noodle-shaped heated fragrance generating base material becomes a cylindrical shape in the longitudinal direction on the heated fragrance generating body packaging member web, and is heated.
  • the internal structure of the fragrance generator is determined.
  • the deformed gas flow path having a high porosity is formed because, due to the bending of the belt, the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material moves and aggregates to form a primary aggregate to form a void, and further, the noodle-like heated fragrance is formed.
  • the generated base material alone or the secondary aggregates in which the primary aggregates are moved and aggregated form voids, which form a deformed gas flow path that penetrates the heated fragrance generator, and the noodle-like heated fragrances. This is because the generated base material alone, its primary aggregate, and the packaging member form a void, which forms a deformed gas flow path penetrating the noodle-like heated fragrance generator.
  • the filling rate is increased because the noodle-like heated fragrance-generating base material is rolled up by a packaging member from a direction perpendicular to its long direction by bending of the belt in a later stage of this step, and a long column-shaped rod is formed. Since the heated fragrance generating body is formed, the closer to the columnar shape, the more the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material constituting the primary and secondary aggregates of the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material slides.
  • the frequency of the long-axis direction of the cross section perpendicular to the noodle-like heated fragrance-generating base material comes into contact with the long-axis direction surface of the vertical cross section of the adjacent noodle-shaped heated fragrance-generating base material, and This is because the number of noodle-like heated fragrance-generating base materials whose major axis direction is arranged in the tangential direction of the circumference of the cylinder increases. Then, the filling state of the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material in the outer peripheral region forms a stable and strong structure.
  • the heated fragrance generator used in the fragrance cartridge is obtained by cutting the rod-shaped heated fragrance generator having the internal structure formed as described above, and has the exact same internal structure as such an internal structure. ing.
  • a noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material having a cross-sectional shape that is longer than the length of the heated fragrance generating body in the longitudinal direction is converted into a roll-shaped heated fragrance generating body packaging member web.
  • the deformed gas flow path of the rod-shaped heated fragrance generator becomes a through hole, and in the process of rolling, the noodle-shaped heated fragrance generating base material is cylindrical.
  • a primary aggregate and a secondary aggregate are generated, and a deformed gas flow path can be formed between them and the packaging member.
  • the primary aggregate and the secondary aggregate remain in the central region of the cylindrical rod-shaped heated fragrance generating substrate, but in the outer peripheral region, the vertical cross section of the noodle-shaped heated fragrance generating substrate is formed.
  • the frequency at which the long axis direction is in contact with the long axis direction of the vertical cross section of the adjacent noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material increases, and the ratio of arrangement in the tangential direction of the circumference of the cylinder increases, and the filling rate increases. .
  • the shape of the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material is important, and the noodle-shaped heated fragrance generating base material cut in the first step is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.
  • the aspect ratio of the length of the major axis to the length of the minor axis of the cross section is 1: 1 to 30: 1, and the aspect ratio of the length in the longitudinal direction to the length of the minor axis is 40: 1 to 3600: 1. It is preferred that there be.
  • the aspect ratio of the length of the major axis to the length of the minor axis is more preferably 2: 1 to 20: 1, and even more preferably 5: 1 to 20: 1.
  • the aspect ratio of the length of the major axis to the length of the minor axis in the cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction exceeds 30: 1
  • the aspect ratio of the length in the longitudinal direction to the length of the minor axis exceeds 3600: 1.
  • the frequency of contact of the noodle-like heated fragrance generator on the surface in the long axis direction increases, and the mobility decreases extremely, making it difficult to form a primary aggregate and a secondary aggregate.
  • the aspect ratio of the length of the major axis to the length of the minor axis is 1: 1, the noodle-like heated fragrance generator may be arranged like a close-packed structure depending on the manufacturing conditions. .
  • the shape of the cross section perpendicular to the long direction of the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material is isotropic, equilateral triangle, square, and regular polygon such as regular pentagon, and even if circular, there is no problem.
  • the shape is a rectangle having a short axis and a long axis, an ellipse, or the like, and it is further preferable that the shape is substantially a rectangle.
  • the present invention is characterized in that the noodle-like heated fragrance-generating base material supported and transported by the belt and the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material placed on the packaging member are passed through.
  • the belt may also utilize, for example, garniture tape used in cigarettes.
  • the central region in the cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the rod-shaped heated fragrance generator, when the central region and the outer peripheral region are equally divided by the area, the central region has a higher porosity than the outer peripheral region. This state is directly reflected on the heated fragrance generator provided in the fragrance cartridge.
  • the noodle-like heated fragrance-generating base material having anisotropy in a cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is rolled up by a packaging member, and in a process of forming a primary aggregate and a secondary aggregate, the noodle-like heated aroma generating substrate is elongated.
  • the surface of the long axis direction in the cross section perpendicular to the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material of the adjacent noodle-shaped heated fragrance generating base material There is a close relationship with the fact that the frequency of contact with the surface in the long axis direction in the cross section perpendicular to the long direction increases.
  • the long axis direction of the cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the noodle-shaped heated fragrance generating base is arranged in the tangential direction of the circumference of the rod-shaped heated fragrance generating base. Is also closely related to that the major axis direction can be larger than the number of noodle-like heated fragrance generating substrates arranged in the normal direction of the circumference of the rod-shaped heated fragrance generating body. .
  • the shape of the noodle-shaped heated fragrance generating base material has a great effect on the structure of the cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of such a rod-shaped heated fragrance generating body. , And the shape of the guide.
  • a predetermined amount of hot water is placed at a predetermined position of the heated fragrance generating body packaging member web in parallel with the first step. It is preferable to add a step of applying a melt adhesive, and to provide a heating means in the fourth step.
  • the apparatus for producing a heated fragrance generator of the present invention includes a supply device for a noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material from which a heated fragrance generating sheet is cut, and a supply device for a heated fragrance generator packaging member web.
  • An endless belt driving device that supports and transports the heated fragrance generator packaging member web, a guide having a plurality of grooves provided in the endless belt transport path, a bonding device for the heated fragrance generator packaging member web, and noodles
  • the heating fragrance-generating base material is rolled up by the heated fragrance-generating body packaging member web, and the cutting machine for the rod-shaped heated fragrance-generating body is continuously driven.
  • the grooves of the plurality of guides are provided with three to four different guides so as to gradually become cylindrical, from a groove of about a crescent moon, a groove of about a half moon, to a groove close to a full moon. Is preferred.
  • the apparatus for manufacturing a heated fragrance generator facilitates the bonding process of the heated fragrance generator packaging member and supplies the noodle-like heated fragrance generating base material from which the heated fragrance generating sheet is cut.
  • FIGS. 10 to 14 show examples of various fragrance cartridges in which a heated fragrance generator (20), a cooling member (40), a filter member (50), and a mouthpiece (60) are connected in this order.
  • 15 and 16 depict examples of fragrance cartridges in which the mouthpiece is replaced by a filter member (50).
  • the cooling region determining member (40) shown in FIG. 10 is wound in a cylindrical shape having an outer diameter of 5.5 mm and a length of 25 mm adjacent to the heated fragrance generator (20) on the upstream side U. Cardboard.
  • the filter member (50) shown in FIG. 10 is adjacent to the cooling region determining member (40) on the upstream side U.
  • the filter member (50) is, for example, a cellulose acetate fiber formed into a cylindrical shape having an outer diameter of 5.5 mm and a length of 8 mm.
  • the mouthpiece (60) shown in FIG. 10 is adjacent to the filter member (50) on the upstream side U.
  • the mouthpiece (60) is, for example, thick paper wound in a cylindrical shape having an outer diameter of 5.5 mm and a length of 8 mm.
  • the outer diameter of the heated fragrance generator (20), the cooling region determining member (40), the filter member (50), and the mouthpiece (60) is preferably 4.7 to 6.1 mm.
  • the heated fragrance generator having such an outer diameter is preferably used for a smoking article main body that is heated from around the heated fragrance generator. This is because the heat obtained from the surroundings is efficiently transmitted to the entire heated fragrance generator.
  • the cross section of a smoking article is usually described as ⁇ outer diameter '' because it is generally circular, but assuming that the cross section is, for example, rectangular, it is preferable to express it as a perimeter. In that case, the perimeter is 14.8 to 19.2 mm.
  • the heated fragrance generator (20), the cooling region determining member (40), the filter member (50), and the mouthpiece (60) are packaged by the packaging member (70).
  • FIGS. 9-1 and 10 are merely examples, and other dimensions may be used.
  • FIG. 11 is a schematic sectional view showing a use form of the fragrance cartridge (80).
  • the fragrance cartridge (80) is used by being attached to the smoking article main body (90).
  • the smoking article main body (90) uses electric power supplied from a battery (not shown) disposed in the smoking article main body (90) to clean the heated fragrance generator (20) portion of the fragrance cartridge (80). Heat from around.
  • An aerosol containing an aroma component is generated from the heated fragrance generator to be heated (20), and the generated aerosol moves from the upstream U side to the downstream D side, and from the mouthpiece (60) to the user. It is sucked.
  • the aerosol is cooled when passing through the inside of the cooling area determining member (40), which is a cardboard wound in a cylindrical shape. That is, the inside of the cooling region determining member (40) is a cooling region for cooling the aerosol.
  • the cooling area is defined by a cooling area determining member (40).
  • the filter member (50) removes, for example, fine particles contained in a gas sucked by a user.
  • FIGS. 12 to 16 are schematic perspective views showing a fragrance cartridge according to a modification.
  • FIG. 12 is a schematic perspective view of the fragrance cartridge according to the first modification.
  • the scent cartridge according to the first modification is different from the scent cartridge (80) in the embodiment in that a plurality of scent cartridges are provided at positions corresponding to the packaging member (70) and the filter member (50) at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the filter member (50).
  • Hole (ventilation area) (50a) is formed.
  • the hole (50a) penetrates the packaging member (70), and a recess is formed in the filter member (50).
  • the hole (50a) is formed at a distance of 2 mm from one end of the filter member (50).
  • the number of holes (50a) is, for example, 12 to 36, for example, 24.
  • the filter member (50) Since the filter member (50) has the holes (50a) formed therein, the user can more easily inhale the aerosol containing the aroma component, and when the user inhales from the mouthpiece (60), the cooling region determining member is formed.
  • the aerosol containing the natural fragrance of the fragrance substrate which resides in the cooling zone defined by (40), is cooled together with the outside air flowing from the holes (50a), so that the user inhales finer aerosol particles. It is expected that it will be in a state of being well dispersed therein, and the aerosol thus generated is expected to be well suited for enjoying aroma.
  • the user can more easily inhale the aerosol containing the fragrance component, and can further prevent the user from inhaling the high-temperature aerosol, thereby further enjoying the natural fragrance of the fragrance base material. It becomes a fragrance cartridge that can be used.
  • FIG. 8 is a schematic perspective view of an aroma cartridge according to the second modification.
  • a plurality of holes (50a) are formed at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the filter member (50) at corresponding positions of the packaging member (70) and the filter member (50).
  • a plurality of holes (ventilation areas) (50b) are provided at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the cooling area determining member (40) at positions corresponding to the packaging member (70) and the cooling area determining member (40). ) Is formed.
  • the hole (50b) is a through hole that penetrates the cardboard forming the packaging member (70) and the cooling region determining member (40).
  • the hole (50b) is drilled at a distance of 2 mm from the other end of the cooling area defining member (40).
  • the number of holes (50b) is, for example, 12 to 36, for example, 24.
  • the hole (50b) is formed in the filter member (50), so that when a user sucks from the mouthpiece, the natural fragrance base material that stays in the cooling area defined by the cooling area defining member (40).
  • the aerosol containing aroma is expected to be more well-dispersed in the inhaled air that the user inhales, as a result of being strongly stirred and cooled together with the outside air flowing in from the hole (50b). It is expected that the aerosols generated will be better suited for enjoying the aroma.
  • the user can more easily inhale the aerosol containing the fragrance component, and can further prevent the user from inhaling the high-temperature aerosol, thereby further enjoying the natural fragrance of the fragrance base material. It becomes a fragrance cartridge that can be used.
  • the mouthpiece (60) made of cardboard wound in a cylindrical shape in the fragrance cartridge according to the second modified example is not included.
  • the mouthpiece area (50m) where the user puts on the mouth and sucks is defined as the downstream D-side area of the filter member (50).
  • the length of the filter member (50) formed of a cellulose acetate fiber formed into a cylindrical shape is set to 8 mm in the second modified example, but is set to 16 mm in another embodiment of the second modified example.
  • the mouthpiece (60) formed of cardboard wound in a cylindrical shape in the fragrance cartridge according to the second modification is not included.
  • the mouthpiece area (50m) where the user puts on the mouth and sucks is defined as the downstream D-side area of the filter member (50).
  • the cooling region determining member (40) is set to 25 mm.
  • the cooling region determination member (40) is set to 30 to 35 mm, for example, 31 mm, and the length of the filter member (50) is set to, for example, 10 mm.
  • An embodiment is described. Since the cooling region determining member (40) can be made long, there is an advantage that the natural fragrance and taste of the fragrance base material can be stably obtained even if the fragrance base material is sucked largely.
  • FIG. 14 is a schematic perspective view of an aroma cartridge according to the third modification.
  • the fragrance cartridge according to the third modification is different from the fragrance cartridge (80) in the embodiment in that a plurality of fragrance cartridges are provided at positions corresponding to the packaging member (70) and the filter member (50) at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the filter member (50). Are formed, and a plurality of holes (50b) are formed at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the cooling region determining member (40) at positions corresponding to the packaging member (70) and the cooling region determining member (40). ) Is formed.
  • the hole (50a) is formed at a distance of 2 mm from one end of the filter member (50).
  • the hole (50b) is drilled at a distance of 2 mm from the other end of the cooling area defining member (40).
  • the aerosol containing the natural fragrance of the fragrance base material that stays in the cooling area defined by the cooling area defining member (40) together with the outside air flowing from the hole (50b)
  • the effect of being cooled together with the outside air flowing in from the holes (50a) results in a very good dispersion state of finer aerosol particles in the inhaled air inhaled by the user.
  • the aerosol thus generated is expected to be very suitable for enjoying aroma.
  • the user can more easily inhale the aerosol containing the fragrance component, and can further prevent the user from inhaling the high-temperature aerosol.
  • a fragrance cartridge that allows the user to further enjoy the natural fragrance of the material.
  • FIG. 15 is a schematic perspective view of an aroma cartridge according to the fourth modification.
  • the fragrance cartridge according to the fourth modification does not include a mouthpiece (60) formed of cardboard wound in a cylindrical shape in the embodiment.
  • the mouthpiece area (50m) to which the user puts his mouth and sucks is defined in the downstream D-side area of the filter member (50).
  • the length of the filter member (50) formed of the cellulose acetate fiber formed into a cylindrical shape is, for example, 16 mm.
  • the fragrance cartridge according to the fourth modification includes a heated fragrance generator (20), a cooling region determining member (40), and a filter member (50) which are arranged adjacent to each other in order.
  • the fragrance cartridge has a cylindrical appearance with an outer diameter of 5.5 mm and a length of 83 mm.
  • the mouthpiece (60) made of cardboard wound in a cylindrical shape is not included, and the filter member (50) is used instead of the mouthpiece (60), the number of parts is reduced and the number of assembling steps is reduced in creating an aroma cartridge. Can be.
  • the cooling region determining member (40) is set to 31 mm and the length of the filter member (50) is set to, for example, 10 mm. Since the cooling region determining member (40) can be made long, there is an advantage that the natural fragrance and taste of the fragrance base material can be stably obtained even if the fragrance base material is sucked largely.
  • the cooling region determining member (40) is set to be less than 10 to 15 mm.
  • the cooling region determining member (40) is 14 mm and the length of the filter member (50) is, for example, 27 mm.
  • the shortening of the cooling region determining member (40) is advantageous in that the natural aroma and taste of the aroma base material can be sufficiently obtained from the first smoking operation.
  • FIG. 16 is a schematic perspective view of a fragrance cartridge according to the fifth modification.
  • the fragrance cartridge according to the fifth modified example is different from the fragrance cartridge according to the fourth modified example in that a plurality of fragrance cartridges are provided at equal positions along the circumferential direction of the filter member (50) at positions corresponding to the packaging member (70) and the filter member (50). It differs from the fourth modification in that a hole (50a) is formed.
  • the hole (50a) is formed near the end of the cooling region defining member (40).
  • the hole (50a) penetrates the packaging member (70), and a recess is formed in the filter member (50).
  • the hole (50a) is formed at a distance of 2 mm from one end of the filter member (50).
  • the number of holes (50a) is, for example, 12 to 36, for example, 24.
  • the filter member (50) Since the filter member (50) has the holes (50a) formed therein, the user can more easily inhale the aerosol containing the aroma component, and when the user inhales from the mouthpiece, the cooling region determining member (40).
  • the aerosol containing the natural fragrance of the fragrance substrate which resides in the cooling zone defined by the air, is cooled during the inhalation by the user, as a result of being cooled with the outside air flowing through the holes (50a).
  • the aerosol thus generated is expected to be well suited for enjoying aroma.
  • the user can more easily inhale the aerosol containing the fragrance component, and can further prevent the user from inhaling the high-temperature aerosol, thereby further enjoying the natural fragrance of the fragrance base material. It becomes a fragrance cartridge that can be used.
  • the mouthpiece (60) made of cardboard wound in a cylindrical shape is not included, and the filter member (50) is used instead of the mouthpiece (60), the number of parts is reduced and the number of assembling steps is reduced in creating an aroma cartridge. Can be.
  • the cooling region determining member (40) is set to 31 mm and the length of the filter member (50) is set to, for example, 10 mm. Since the cooling region determining member (40) can be made long, there is an advantage that the natural fragrance and taste of the fragrance base material can be stably obtained even if the fragrance base material is sucked largely.
  • the cooling region determining member (40) is set to be less than 10 to 15 mm.
  • the cooling region determining member (40) is 14 mm and the length of the filter member (50) is, for example, 27 mm.
  • the shortening of the cooling region determining member (40) is advantageous in that the natural aroma and taste of the aroma base material can be sufficiently obtained from the first smoking operation.
  • the length of the cooling region determining member (40) is 25 mm, and the length of the filter member (50) is 16 mm.
  • the lengths of the cooling region determining member (40) and the filter member (50) can be appropriately changed. For example, on condition that the sum of the length of the cooling region determining member (40) and the length of the filter member (50) is 41 mm, the length of the cooling region determining member (40) is 10 to 35 mm and the length of the filter member (50) is The length can be 6 to 31 mm or the like. It is also possible to independently set the length of the cooling region determining member (40) to 10 mm or more. If the length of the cooling region determining member (40) is 10 mm or more, sufficient cooling capacity can be ensured.
  • the length of the cooling region determining member (40) is 10 mm or more and less than 15 mm, there is an advantage that the natural fragrance and taste of the fragrance base material can be sufficiently obtained from the first smoking operation, and when the length is 15 to 30 mm.
  • the natural fragrance and taste of the fragrance base material can be obtained stably during the smoking operation after the beginning of smoking. There is an advantage that it can be.
  • it is more than 30 mm, it is preferably 45 mm or less, more preferably 35 mm or less.
  • the length of the cooling region determining member (40) is 45 mm or less, a preferable cooling state is obtained, and when it is 35 mm or less, a more preferable cooling state is obtained.
  • the filter member (50) is provided with a hole (50a) in a region within 4 mm from one end of the filter member (50), the filter member (50) is cooled together with the outside air flowing from the hole (50a). It is preferable that finer aerosol particles be easily dispersed in the inhaled air inhaled by the user, and if the aerosol particles are provided in a region within 2.5 mm, the dispersed state can be more effectively achieved.
  • the strip-shaped heated fragrance generating base material (10) having a length of 42 mm, a width of 1.5 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm was used, but as an example, a length of 20 to 54 mm, A strip-shaped heated fragrance generating substrate having a width of 0.5 to 3.0 mm and a thickness of 0.1 to 0.5 mm can be used. In the case of a rod shape, a heated fragrance generating substrate having a length of 20 to 54 mm and an outer diameter of 0.2 to 3.0 mm can be used.
  • the length of the strip-shaped or rod-shaped filler can be 34 mm or more, preferably 50 mm or less, and more preferably 34 to 50 mm.
  • the strip-shaped or rod-shaped filler as described above is preferable because it is easy to generate an aerosol containing the fragrance component of the fragrance base material when heated with the smoking article body.
  • the heated fragrance-generating base material contains an aroma base material and an aerosol former as an aroma source, and contains the aroma base material as an aroma source in an amount of 30% by mass or more and 90% by mass or less and the aerosol.
  • An aerosol former containing at least 0.12 g of a fragrance base material as a source of fragrance in the heated fragrance generator having the heated fragrance generation substrate. Is contained so as to be 0.02 g or more, in particular, it is possible to obtain a fragrance cartridge that can enjoy the natural fragrance of the fragrance base material.
  • the "rod-shaped heated fragrance-generating base material” is a shape having a longitudinal direction, and a cross section in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction is a perfect circular or elliptical heated fragrance-generating base material.
  • the “outer diameter” means the diameter when the cross section is a perfect circle, and the length of the major axis when the cross section is an ellipse.
  • the cross section in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is a polygon, it is a “rod-shaped heated fragrance-generating base material” and one or more circles circumscribing the polygon.
  • the diameter of the circumscribed circle having the largest diameter is referred to as “outer diameter”.
  • the heated fragrance generating body (20) in which the heated fragrance generating base material (10) is wound by the packaging member (30) is used. It is good also as composition which also serves as a packaging member (30) which winds a fragrance generating substrate (10).
  • the stable aerosol airflow makes it easier for the user to inhale the aroma components.
  • a lid may be arranged on the upstream U side of the heated fragrance generator (20).
  • the lid can be formed of a filter, paper, sponge, or the like. Furthermore, it is also possible to arrange the lid on the downstream D side of the heated fragrance generator (20).
  • first and second binders may be configured to also serve as the fragrance base material for the fragrance.
  • the heated fragrance generator (20), the cooling area determining member (40), the filter member (50), and the mouthpiece (60) are arranged adjacent to each other in this order, and the packaging member such as cigarette paper is arranged.
  • the fragrance cartridge was manufactured by winding the fragrance cartridge in (70).
  • the fragrance cartridge according to the fourth modified example see FIG.
  • a filter member (50) having a length of 16 mm can be inserted and manufactured.
  • the heated fragrance generator (20) (length 42 mm), the cooling region determining member (40) (length 25 mm), the filter member (50) (length 8 mm), And the mouthpiece (60) (length 8 mm) was wound with a packaging member (70) having a length of 83 mm, which is the sum of the lengths of these members, but a length shorter than the sum of the lengths of these members. Wrapping member (70). For example, as shown in FIG. 17, all of the mouthpiece (60) (8 mm in length), the filter member (50) (8 mm in length), and the cooling region determining member (40) (25 mm in length) and the fragrance to be heated.
  • the fragrance cartridge can be manufactured by wrapping with a wrapping member (70) long enough to cover a part of the generator (20).
  • the fragrance generating device is heated in a smoking article main body
  • the problem that the heated fragrance-generating substrate (10) included in the item (20) is broken and hinders use is reduced.
  • the heated fragrance generating base material (10) is in the shape of a strip
  • nine or more fragrance generating members (20) are included in the heated fragrance generating body (20)
  • the fragrance generating body (20) is formed in a rod shape. In some cases, it is preferable to include 15 or more in the heated fragrance generator (20).
  • the microcrystalline cellulose of Production Example 1 had an average particle diameter of 90 ⁇ m and a mass average molecular weight (Mw) of 36,000. Furthermore, the on-screen residue of microcrystalline cellulose having an opening of 75 ⁇ m is 52% by mass relative to the total amount of microcrystalline cellulose, and the on-screen residue of microcrystalline cellulose having an opening of 250 ⁇ m is less than the total amount of microcrystalline cellulose. On the other hand, it was 1% by mass.
  • the obtained aromatic base material composition was subjected to a filling molding step [means] (F).
  • the aromatic substrate composition was formed into a sheet having a desired thickness by a three-roll mill while also performing kneading and dispersion.
  • a step of charging the aromatic substrate composition into a three-roll mill, adding 20 parts by mass of pure water while observing the state of the sheet, pressing a doctor blade against the roll to collect a sheet-like material [means] was repeated eight times.
  • the sheet of the aromatic substrate composition thus obtained had a thickness of 0.3 mm.
  • the sheet of the aroma base composition was cut into a rectangle having a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm.
  • the cut product was processed into a rectangular shape having a width of 15 mm, a length of 50 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm.
  • the weight of the processed sheet of the aroma base composition was about 0.30 g. This sample is a sample to be subjected to evaluation 1 described later.
  • the inner diameter of the cylinder was 6.9 mm.
  • the columnar material (roll) was cut into a length of 12.0 mm to obtain a heated fragrance generator. That is, a heated fragrance generator including a heated fragrance generating substrate having a shape of 1.5 mm in width, 12.0 mm in length, and 0.1 mm in thickness was obtained.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generator was 0.29 g, and the volume filling ratio of the filler with respect to the volume of the heated fragrance generator was 0.60.
  • the inner diameter of the cylinder was 6.9 mm.
  • the columnar material (roll) thus obtained was cut into a length of 12.0 mm to obtain a heated fragrance generator. That is, a heated fragrance generator including a heated fragrance generating substrate having a shape of 1.5 mm in width, 12.0 mm in length, and 0.3 mm in thickness was obtained.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generator was 0.29 g, and the volume filling ratio of the filler with respect to the volume of the heated fragrance generator was 0.60.
  • the inner diameter of the cylinder was 6.9 mm.
  • the columnar material (roll) thus obtained was cut into a length of 12.0 mm to obtain a heated fragrance generator. That is, a heated fragrance generator including a heated fragrance generating substrate having a shape of 1.5 mm in width, 12.0 mm in length, and 0.5 mm in thickness was obtained.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generator was 0.29 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated fragrance generating base material with respect to the volume of the heated fragrance generator was 0.60.
  • the sheet of the aroma base composition was cut into a rectangle having a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm.
  • the cut product was further processed into a rectangular shape having a width of 15 mm, a length of 50 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm.
  • the weight of the processed sheet of the aroma base composition was about 0.30 g. This sample is a sample to be subjected to evaluation 1 described later.
  • the inner diameter of the cylinder was 6.9 mm.
  • the cylinder (roll) was cut into a length of 12.0 mm to obtain a heated fragrance generator. That is, a heated fragrance generator including a heated fragrance generating substrate having a shape of 1.5 mm in width, 12.0 mm in length, and 0.1 mm in thickness was obtained.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generator was 0.29 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated fragrance generating base material with respect to the volume of the heated fragrance generator was 0.60.
  • the cylindrical shape was cut into a length of 12.0 mm to obtain a heated fragrance generating body including a heated fragrance generating substrate having a shape of 1.5 mm in width, 12.0 mm in length and 0.3 mm in thickness.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generator was 0.29 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated fragrance generating base material with respect to the volume of the heated fragrance generator was 0.60.
  • the inner diameter of the cylinder was 6.9 mm.
  • the cylinder (roll) was cut into a length of 12.0 mm to obtain a heated fragrance generator. That is, a heated fragrance generator including a heated fragrance generating substrate having a shape of 1.5 mm in width, 12.0 mm in length, and 0.5 mm in thickness was obtained.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generator was 0.29 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated fragrance generating base material with respect to the volume of the heated fragrance generator was 0.60.
  • the 50 cut sheets were bundled, aligned in the longitudinal direction, wrapped and wrapped with paper having a basis weight of 34 g / m2, and then glued to form a columnar (roll).
  • the inner diameter of the cylinder was 6.9 mm.
  • the cylinder (roll) was cut into a length of 12.0 mm to obtain a heated fragrance generator. That is, a heated fragrance generator including a heated fragrance generating substrate having a shape of 1.5 mm in width, 12.0 mm in length, and 0.3 mm in thickness was obtained.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generator was 0.29 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated fragrance generating base material with respect to the volume of the heated fragrance generator was 0.60.
  • the sheet of the aromatic base composition used in this production example was cut into a rectangle of 150 mm in length and 240 mm in width, and further processed into a rectangular shape having a width of 15 mm, a length of 50 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm. .
  • the weight of the processed sheet of the aroma base composition was about 0.30 g. This sample is a sample to be subjected to evaluation 1 described later.
  • the 50 cut sheets were bundled, aligned in the longitudinal direction, wrapped and wrapped with paper having a basis weight of 34 g / m2, and then glued to form a columnar (roll).
  • the inner diameter of the cylinder was 6.9 mm.
  • the cylinder (roll) was cut into a length of 12.0 mm to obtain a heated fragrance generator. That is, a heated fragrance generator including a heated fragrance generating substrate having a shape of 1.5 mm in width, 12.0 mm in length, and 0.3 mm in thickness was obtained.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generator was 0.29 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated fragrance generating base material with respect to the volume of the heated fragrance generator was 0.60.
  • a sheet of the aromatic substrate composition of this production example was cut into a rectangle having a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm, and further processed into a rectangular shape having a width of 15 mm, a length of 50 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm.
  • the weight of the processed sheet of the aroma base composition was about 0.30 g. This sample is a sample to be subjected to evaluation 1 described later.
  • Table 1 shows the width, length, thickness, and number of the heated fragrance generating base materials included in the heated fragrance generating body obtained in each of the production examples.
  • a heated fragrance generator produced in Production Example 2 a support element which is a cylindrical hollow tube, and a filter which becomes a mouthpiece were prepared.
  • the diameter of the bottom surface and the top surface of the support element, that is, the outer diameter was 6.9 mm, and the through hole was 4 mm in the hollow portion.
  • the filter used as the mouthpiece had a length of 23 mm.
  • a paper having a basis weight of 38 g / m2, two and a half turns wound so as to have an inner diameter of 6.9 mm, and glued was used as a packaging member.
  • the fragrance used for the smoking article body used by inserting the heating element is used. It becomes suitable as a cartridge.
  • An adhesive was applied to the inside of the paper cylinder, a filter was inserted from the other end to form a mouthpiece, a support element was inserted from one end, and then a heated fragrance generator was inserted. Further, paper having a basis weight of 40 g / m2 was wound around the mouthpiece so as to substantially overlap the mouthpiece. Thus, an aroma cartridge was produced.
  • Example 1 A heating area fragrance generator produced in Production Example 11 and a cooling area determining member (40) formed by winding cardboard into a cylindrical shape so as to have an outer diameter of 5.5 mm, a length of 25 mm and a thickness of 0.5 mm (40) And a filter member (50) made of a cellulose acetate fiber formed into a cylindrical shape having an outer diameter of 5.5 mm, a length of 8 mm, and a thickness of 0.5 mm, and a filter member having an outer diameter of 5.5 mm and a length of 5.5 mm.
  • a mouthpiece (60) formed by winding cardboard into a cylindrical shape so as to have a thickness of 8 mm, and a paper packaging member (70) having a length of 20 mm and a width of 83 mm were prepared.
  • the heated fragrance generator (20), the cooling region determining member (40), the filter member (50), and the mouthpiece (60) are arranged in this order adjacent to each other and then bonded. It was rolled up with the packaging member (70) to which the agent was attached to form an aroma cartridge (80).
  • the fragrance cartridge of this embodiment has a cylindrical appearance with an outer diameter of approximately 5.5 mm and a length of 83 mm.
  • the heated fragrance generator (20), the cooling region determining member (40), the filter member (50), and the mouthpiece (60) are packaged by a packaging member (70).
  • the longitudinal directions of the heated fragrance generator (20), the cooling area defining member (40), the filter member (50), the mouthpiece (60), and the fragrance cartridge (80) are parallel to each other.
  • the direction in which the four elements of the mouthpiece (60) and the mouthpiece (60) are arranged adjacent to each other is the longitudinal direction of the aroma cartridge (80).
  • the side where the heated fragrance generator (20) is arranged is defined as the upstream side U
  • the side where the mouthpiece (60) is arranged is defined as the downstream D side.
  • Example 2 An fragrance cartridge was produced in the same manner as in Example 1, except that the heated fragrance generator of Production Example 11 was used instead of the heated fragrance generator of Production Example 11.
  • Example 3 An fragrance cartridge was produced in the same manner as in Example 1, except that the heated fragrance generator of Production Example 11 was used instead of the heated fragrance generator of Production Example 11.
  • Example 4 An fragrance cartridge was produced in the same manner as in Example 1, except that the heated fragrance generator of Production Example 11 was used instead of the heated fragrance generator of Production Example 11.
  • the heating temperature was 105 ° C., and the length, width, thickness, and volume of the sheet of the fragrance substrate composition after a predetermined drying time had elapsed were measured.
  • the drying time was set to 0 minute, 10 minutes, and 15 minutes, and the measurement was performed after each lapse.
  • Table 2 below shows the definition formulas and symbols for the rate of change of length, width, thickness, and volume.
  • the sample was placed on a sample dish of a halogen moisture analyzer, and the sample was heated from above the sample dish by a halogen lamp installed in a heater cover.
  • the heating temperature was 105 ° C., and the length, width, thickness, and volume of the sheet of the fragrance substrate composition after a predetermined drying time had elapsed were measured.
  • the drying time was set to 0 minute, 10 minutes, and 15 minutes, and the measurement was performed after each lapse.
  • Table 5 below shows the definition formulas and symbols for the rate of change of length, width, thickness, and volume.
  • the control unit (420) includes a battery or a control unit for the heating unit.
  • the aroma cartridges manufactured in Examples 1 to 4 and Comparative Examples 1 and 2 were inserted into the smoking article main body, and a smoking test was performed. The smoking test was performed as follows. Twenty pieces of the prepared fragrance cartridges were filled into a paper box having a long side of 55 mm, a short side of 12 mm, and a height of 85 mm so that the heated fragrance generator was directed to the bottom. The prepared fragrance cartridge was left in an environment of 45 ° C.
  • rank A is practical. Rank A: There is no deformation of the fragrance cartridge at the time of insertion or removal, and there is no protrusion of the filler. Rank B: At the time of insertion or removal, the fragrance cartridge has some deformation or the filler has popped out.
  • a heated fragrance generating substrate used for a smoking article using a fragrance substrate that can enjoy the fragrance and taste of a plant that does not contain the components of tobacco, over time during production or storage Shrinkage and volume change can be reduced. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a means for preventing the heated fragrance generating base material from dropping or falling from the fragrance cartridge before and after use during handling by the user. it can. Further, according to the present invention, by reducing the shrinkage and volume change of the heated fragrance-generating substrate, regardless of the storage period and the temperature conditions after production, the space of the heated fragrance-generating substrate through which the aerosol passes is reduced. It can be maintained at a certain size, and a suitable feeling of use can be maintained.
  • the obtained aromatic base material composition was subjected to a filling molding step [means] (F).
  • the aromatic substrate composition was formed into a sheet having a desired thickness by a three-roll mill while also performing kneading and dispersion.
  • a step [means] of charging the aroma base composition into a three-roll mill, adding 20 parts by mass of pure water while observing the state of the sheet, and pressing a doctor blade against the roll to collect a sheet-like material is included. Repeated eight times.
  • the sheet of the aromatic substrate composition thus obtained had a thickness of 0.3 mm.
  • the sheet of the aroma base composition was cut into a rectangle having a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm.
  • the cut material was supplied to a rotary cutter to obtain a cut sheet processed into a shape having a width of 1.5 mm, a length of 240 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm.
  • the 50 cut sheets were bundled, aligned in the longitudinal direction, wrapped and wrapped with paper having a basis weight of 34 g / m2, and then glued to form a columnar (roll).
  • the inner diameter of the cylinder was 6.9 mm.
  • the columnar material (roll) thus obtained was cut into a length of 12.0 mm to obtain a heated fragrance generator. That is, a heated fragrance generator including a heated fragrance generating substrate having a shape of 1.5 mm in width, 240 mm in length, and 0.3 mm in thickness was obtained.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generator was 0.29 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated fragrance generating base material with respect to the volume of the heated fragrance generator was 0.60.
  • the ratio d is shown in Table 8 below.
  • the inner diameter of the cylinder was 6.9 mm.
  • the columnar material (roll) thus obtained was cut into a length of 12.0 mm to obtain a heated fragrance generator. That is, a heated fragrance generator including a heated fragrance generating substrate having a shape of 1.0 mm in width, 12.0 mm in length, and 0.1 mm in thickness was obtained.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generator was 0.29 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated fragrance generating base material with respect to the volume of the heated fragrance generator was 0.60.
  • the ratio d is shown in Table 8 below.
  • the inner diameter of the cylinder was 6.9 mm.
  • the cylinder (roll) was cut into a length of 12.0 mm to obtain a heated fragrance generator. That is, a heated fragrance generator including a heated fragrance generating substrate having a shape of 2.0 mm in width, 12.0 mm in length, and 0.5 mm in thickness was obtained.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generator was 0.29 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated fragrance generating base material with respect to the volume of the heated fragrance generator was 0.60.
  • the ratio d is shown in Table 8 below.
  • the 225 sheet cut materials were bundled, aligned in the longitudinal direction, wound around paper having a basis weight of 34 g / m 2, wrapped, and glued to form a columnar shape (roll).
  • the inner diameter of the cylinder was 6.9 mm.
  • the cylinder (roll) was cut into a length of 12.0 mm to obtain a heated fragrance generator. That is, a heated fragrance generator including a heated fragrance generating substrate having a shape of 1.0 mm in width, 12.0 mm in length, and 0.1 mm in thickness was obtained.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generating body was 0.29 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated fragrance generating base material with respect to the volume of the heated fragrance generating body was 0.60.
  • the ratio d is shown in Table 8 below.
  • the 50 cut sheets were bundled, aligned in the longitudinal direction, wrapped and wrapped with paper having a basis weight of 34 g / m2, and then glued to form a columnar (roll).
  • the inner diameter of the cylinder was 6.9 mm.
  • the cylindrical shape was cut into a length of 12.0 mm to obtain a heated fragrance generating body including a heated fragrance generating base material having a shape of 1.5 mm in width, 240 mm in length and 0.3 mm in thickness.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generator was 0.29 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated fragrance generating base material with respect to the volume of the heated fragrance generator was 0.60.
  • the rates d are listed in Table 8.
  • the obtained aromatic base material composition was subjected to a filling molding step [means] (F).
  • the aromatic substrate composition was formed into a sheet having a desired thickness by a three-roll mill while also performing kneading and dispersion.
  • a step of charging the aromatic substrate composition into a three-roll mill, adding 20 parts by mass of pure water while observing the state of the sheet, pressing a doctor blade against the roll, and collecting a sheet-like material is included. Repeated eight times.
  • the sheet of the aromatic substrate composition thus obtained had a thickness of 0.3 mm.
  • the sheet of the aroma base composition was cut into a rectangle having a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm.
  • the cut material was supplied to a rotary cutter to obtain a cut sheet processed into a shape having a width of 1.5 mm, a length of 240 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm.
  • the 50 cut sheets were bundled, aligned in the longitudinal direction, wrapped and wrapped with paper having a basis weight of 34 g / m2, and then glued to form a columnar (roll).
  • the inner diameter of the cylinder was 6.9 mm.
  • the thus-formed column (roll) is cut into a length of 12.0 mm, and heated to include a heated fragrance generating base material having a width of 1.5 mm, a length of 12.0 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm.
  • An aroma generator was used.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generator was 0.29 g, and the volume filling ratio of the filler with respect to the volume of the heated fragrance generator was 0.60.
  • the menthol content d (0) of the heated fragrance-generating substrate, the mass d (24) after standing at 5 ° C for 24 hours, the mass d (48) after standing at 5 ° C for 48 hours, and the menthol reduction rate d is shown in Table 8 below.
  • the 225 sheet cut materials were bundled, aligned in the longitudinal direction, wound around paper having a basis weight of 34 g / m 2, wrapped, and glued to form a columnar shape (roll).
  • the inner diameter of the cylinder was 6.9 mm.
  • the thus-formed column (roll) is cut to a length of 12.0 mm, and heated to include a heated fragrance generating base material having a width of 1.0 mm, a length of 12.0 mm, and a thickness of 0.1 mm.
  • An aroma generator was used.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generator was 0.29 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated fragrance generating base material with respect to the volume of the heated fragrance generator was 0.60.
  • the ratio d is shown in Table 8 below.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generating body was 0.63 g, and the volume filling rate of the heated fragrance generating base material was 0.59 with respect to the volume of the heated fragrance generating body.
  • the menthol content d (0) of the heated fragrance-generating substrate, the mass d (24) after standing at 5 ° C. for 24 hours, the mass d (48) after standing at 5 ° C. for 48 hours, and the reduction of menthol is shown in Table 9 below.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generating body was 0.64 g, and the volume filling rate of the heated fragrance generating base material was 0.59 with respect to the volume of the heated fragrance generating body.
  • the menthol content d (0) of the heated fragrance-generating substrate, the mass d (24) after standing at 5 ° C. for 24 hours, the mass d (48) after standing at 5 ° C. for 48 hours, and the reduction of menthol is shown in Table 9 below.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generating body was 0.63 g, and the volume filling rate of the heated fragrance generating base material was 0.59 with respect to the volume of the heated fragrance generating body.
  • the menthol content d (0) of the heated fragrance-generating substrate, the mass d (24) after standing at 5 ° C. for 24 hours, the mass d (48) after standing at 5 ° C. for 48 hours, and the reduction of menthol is shown in Table 9 below.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generating body was 0.64 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated fragrance generating base material with respect to the volume of the heated fragrance generating body was 0.60.
  • the menthol content d (0) of the heated fragrance-generating substrate, the mass d (24) after standing at 5 ° C. for 24 hours, the mass d (48) after standing at 5 ° C. for 48 hours, and the reduction of menthol is shown in Table 9 below.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generating body was 0.63 g, and the volume filling rate of the heated fragrance generating base material was 0.59 with respect to the volume of the heated fragrance generating body.
  • the menthol content d (0) of the heated fragrance-generating substrate, the mass d (24) after standing at 5 ° C. for 24 hours, the mass d (48) after standing at 5 ° C. for 48 hours, and the reduction of menthol is shown in Table 9 below.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generating body was 0.63 g, and the volume filling rate of the heated fragrance generating base material was 0.59 with respect to the volume of the heated fragrance generating body.
  • the menthol content d (0) of the heated fragrance-generating substrate, the mass d (24) after standing at 5 ° C. for 24 hours, the mass d (48) after standing at 5 ° C. for 48 hours, and the reduction of menthol is shown in Table 9 below.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generating body was 0.64 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated fragrance generating base material with respect to the volume of the heated fragrance generating body was 0.60.
  • the menthol content d (0) of the heated fragrance-generating substrate, the mass d (24) after standing at 5 ° C. for 24 hours, the mass d (48) after standing at 5 ° C. for 48 hours, and the reduction of menthol is shown in Table 9 below.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generating body was 0.63 g, and the volume filling rate of the heated fragrance generating base material was 0.59 with respect to the volume of the heated fragrance generating body.
  • the menthol content d (0) of the heated fragrance-generating substrate, the mass d (24) after standing at 5 ° C. for 24 hours, the mass d (48) after standing at 5 ° C. for 48 hours, and the reduction of menthol is shown in Table 9 below.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generating body was 0.63 g, and the volume filling rate of the heated fragrance generating base material was 0.59 with respect to the volume of the heated fragrance generating body.
  • the menthol content d (0) of the heated fragrance-generating substrate, the mass d (24) after standing at 5 ° C. for 24 hours, the mass d (48) after standing at 5 ° C. for 48 hours, and the reduction of menthol is shown in Table 9 below.
  • Table 10 shows the width, length, thickness, and number of the heated fragrance generating substrates contained in the heated fragrance generating bodies obtained in the respective production examples.
  • a heated fragrance generator produced in Production Example 17, a support element (300 in FIG. 2), which is a cylindrical hollow tube, and a filter (140 in FIG. 2) to be a mouthpiece were prepared.
  • the diameter of the bottom surface and the top surface of the support element (300 in FIG. 2), that is, the outer diameter was 6.9 mm, and the hollow portion was a 4 mm through hole.
  • a filter (140 in FIG. 2) serving as a mouthpiece a filter having a length of 23 mm was used.
  • a paper having a basis weight of 38 g / m2, two and a half turns wound so as to have an inner diameter of 6.9 mm, and glued was used.
  • a paper cylinder is manufactured by winding a paper having a basis weight of 32 g / m2 or more and 45 g / m2 or less and two and a half turns to be a packaging member, it is used for a smoking article main body in which a heating element is inserted. It is suitable as an aroma cartridge.
  • An adhesive is applied to the inside of a paper cylinder as a packaging member (150 in FIG. 2), a filter is inserted from the other end D to form a mouthpiece, and a support element (300 in FIG. 2) is inserted from one end U. ) And then the heated fragrance generator (110 in FIG. 2). Further, paper having a basis weight of 40 g / m 2 was wound around the mouthpiece so as to substantially overlap the mouthpiece (140 in FIG. 2). Thus, an aroma cartridge was produced.
  • Example 5 A heating area fragrance generator produced in Production Example 11 and a cooling area determining member (40) formed by winding cardboard into a cylindrical shape so as to have an outer diameter of 5.5 mm, a length of 25 mm and a thickness of 0.5 mm (40) And a filter member (50) made of a cellulose acetate fiber formed into a cylindrical shape having an outer diameter of 5.5 mm and a length of 8 mm, and a filter member (50) having an outer diameter of 5.5 mm, a length of 8 mm, and a thickness
  • a mouthpiece (60) formed by winding cardboard into a cylindrical shape so as to be 0.5 mm, and a paper packaging member (70) having a length of 20 mm and a width of 83 mm were prepared.
  • the heated fragrance generator (20), the cooling region determining member (40), the filter member (50), and the mouthpiece (60) are arranged in this order adjacent to each other and then bonded. It was rolled up with the packaging member (70) to which the agent was attached to form an aroma cartridge (80).
  • the fragrance cartridge of this embodiment has a cylindrical appearance with an outer diameter of approximately 5.5 mm and a length of 83 mm.
  • the heated fragrance generator (20), the cooling area defining member (40), the filter member (50), and the mouthpiece (60) are packaged by a packaging member (70).
  • the longitudinal directions of the heated fragrance generator (20), the cooling area defining member (40), the filter member (50), the mouthpiece (60), and the fragrance cartridge (80) are parallel to each other.
  • the direction in which the four elements of the mouthpiece (60) and the mouthpiece (60) are arranged adjacent to each other is the longitudinal direction of the aroma cartridge (80).
  • the side where the heated fragrance generator (20) is arranged is defined as the upstream side U
  • the side where the mouthpiece (60) is arranged is defined as the downstream side D.
  • Example 6 An fragrance cartridge was produced in the same manner as in Example 5, except that the heated fragrance generator produced in Production Example 27 was used instead of the heated fragrance generator of Production Example 26.
  • Example 7 A fragrance cartridge was produced in the same manner as in Example 5, except that the heated fragrance generator produced in Production Example 28 was used instead of the heated fragrance generator of Production Example 26.
  • Example 8 An fragrance cartridge was produced in the same manner as in Example 5, except that the heated fragrance generator produced in Production Example 30 was used instead of the heated fragrance generator of Production Example 26.
  • Example 9 An fragrance cartridge was produced in the same manner as in Example 5, except that the heated fragrance generator produced in Production Example 31 was used instead of the heated fragrance generator of Production Example 26.
  • Example 10 A fragrance cartridge was produced in the same manner as in Example 5, except that the heated fragrance generator produced in Production Example 33 was used instead of the heated fragrance generator of Production Example 26.
  • Example 11 A fragrance cartridge was produced in the same manner as in Example 5, except that the heated fragrance generator produced in Production Example 34 was used instead of the heated fragrance generator of Production Example 26.
  • Rank A No white crystals are recognized
  • Rank B 1-4 white crystals
  • Rank C 5 or more white crystals
  • Rank C loses menthol due to long-term storage, etc., and impairs the refreshing feeling It is likely.
  • a rank A and a rank B are practical.
  • the outline of the used smoking article main body will be described.
  • ICOS registered trademark
  • the smoking article has a configuration as shown in FIG. Specifically, the heating element (211) is 4.5 mm wide, 12 mm long to the tip, and 0.4 mm thick.
  • the inner diameter of the insert (210) is 7 mm, approximately equal to the outer shape of the fragrance cartridge.
  • the heating element (211) generates heat at about 370 ° C. by electric power supplied from a battery (not shown) provided in the smoking article main body (200). With the built-in control system, consumption of one fragrance cartridge is completed by 14 suctions.
  • the fragrance cartridge portion that appears outside from the smoking article main body is approximately 20 mm.
  • the aroma cartridges manufactured in Reference Examples 5 to 11 and Reference Comparative Examples 4 to 5 were inserted into the smoking article main body, and a smoking test was performed.
  • the smoking test was performed as follows. Twenty pieces of the prepared fragrance cartridges were filled in a paper box having a long side of 70 mm, a short side of 14 mm, and a height of 45 mm so that the heated fragrance generator was directed to the bottom.
  • a sensory test was performed on the flavor of menthol using a sample in which the thus prepared aroma cartridge was left for 2 weeks in an environment of 25 ° C. and a sample immediately after the preparation.
  • the sensory test was performed by five smokers, and the evaluation criteria (detailed evaluation) were as follows. The most frequent evaluation was shown in the column of comprehensive evaluation. If the rank of the comprehensive evaluation is A, it is practical. Rank A: The menthol flavor of the sample after standing is not changed as compared to immediately after the preparation. Rank B: The sample of menthol after storage is slightly weaker than the one immediately after the preparation. Rank C: Leaving as compared to immediately after the preparation. The later sample has a distinctly weaker menthol flavor.
  • the outline of the used smoking article main body will be described.
  • Glow registered trademark which is a heating-type smoking device manufactured by British American Tobacco Inc. was used as the smoking device main body.
  • the smoking article has a configuration as shown in FIG. Specifically, the smoking article main body (400) is provided with an insertion portion (450) for inserting the fragrance cartridge (500).
  • the control unit (420) includes a battery or a control unit for the heating unit.
  • the aroma cartridges produced in Examples 5 to 11 and Comparative Examples 3 to 4 were inserted into the smoking article main body, and a smoking test was conducted. The smoking test was performed as follows. Twenty pieces of the prepared fragrance cartridges were filled into a paper box having a long side of 55 mm, a short side of 12 mm, and a height of 85 mm so that the heated fragrance generator was directed to the bottom.
  • the following effects can be obtained.
  • the present invention in addition to the aroma and taste of plants that do not contain tobacco components, in a smoking article using an aromatic base material that can enjoy the refreshing feeling of menthol, even after long-term storage, It is possible to provide a heated fragrance generating base material and a fragrance cartridge that can maintain the flavor.
  • an aromatic base composition capable of maintaining the flavor of menthol can be produced.
  • an aroma base composition that can maintain the flavor of menthol even after long-term storage can be easily manufactured at low cost.
  • the leaves of the black tea were dried at 70 ° C., pulverized, and passed through an 80-mesh sieve.
  • the water content of the obtained dry pulverized product was 2% by mass.
  • the dried product of Amazurazu was pulverized and used after passing through an 80-mesh sieve.
  • 80 parts by mass of dried and crushed tea leaves 20 parts by mass of dried and crushed Amachazuru 20 parts by mass of methyl cellulose 15 parts by mass of glycerin 30 parts by mass of propylene glycol 30 parts by mass 4 parts by mass of sodium carboxymethylcellulose 8 parts by mass of xylitol / aqueous solution are put into a mixer. For 15 minutes to obtain a first mixture.
  • the obtained first mixture was subjected to a second mixing step [means]. While mixing 100 parts by mass of the first mixture with a three-roll mill, 0.5 part by mass of glucomannan and 20 parts by mass of water were added. Thereafter, the step [means] of pressing a doctor blade against a roll to collect a sheet-like material was repeated eight times to obtain a second mixture (fragrance base material composition).
  • This step [means] is a step [means] that also serves as a part of the second mixing step [means] and the filling molding step [means] (F).
  • the second mixture (fragrance base material composition) was formed into a sheet having a desired thickness by kneading and dispersing with a three-roll mill.
  • the sheet of the aromatic substrate composition thus obtained had a thickness of 0.3 mm.
  • the sheet of the aroma base composition was cut into a rectangle having a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm.
  • the cut material was supplied to a rotary cutter to obtain a cut sheet processed into a shape having a width of 1.5 mm, a length of 240 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm.
  • the 50 cut sheets were bundled, aligned in the longitudinal direction, wrapped and wrapped with paper having a basis weight of 34 g / m2, and then glued to form a columnar (roll).
  • the inner diameter of the cylinder was 6.9 mm.
  • the columnar material (roll) thus obtained was cut into a length of 12.0 mm to obtain a heated fragrance generator. That is, a heated fragrance generating body including a heated fragrance generating base material having a length of 12.0 mm, a width of 1.5 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm was obtained.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generating body is 0.29 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated fragrance generating base material to the volume of the heated fragrance generating body is 0.60.
  • the heated fragrance-generating base material contains 0.9 parts by mass of a polysaccharide (glucomannan), 19 parts by mass of celluloses, and 60 parts by mass of aerosol based on 100 parts by mass of the fragrance base material. Including former.
  • the sheet of the aromatic base composition was extruded in the longitudinal direction so as to be parallel to the rotation axis of the roll, and extruded in the lateral direction in the rotation direction of the roll.
  • the solution viscosity of sodium carboxymethylcellulose which is a cellulose used in this production example, is 650 mPa ⁇ s (Brookfield viscometer, 1% by mass aqueous solution, 25 ° C.), and the solution viscosity of glucomannan, a polysaccharide, is It was 44,000 mPa ⁇ s (Brookfield viscometer, 1% by mass aqueous solution, 25 ° C.).
  • a heated fragrance generator including a heated fragrance generating substrate was obtained in the same manner as in Production Example 35 below. That is, a heated fragrance generating body including a heated fragrance generating base material having a length of 12.0 mm, a width of 1.5 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm was obtained. The mass of the heated fragrance generating body is 0.29 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated fragrance generating base material to the volume of the heated fragrance generating body is 0.60.
  • the leaves of the black tea were dried at 70 ° C., pulverized, and passed through an 80-mesh sieve.
  • the water content of the obtained dry pulverized product was 2% by mass.
  • the dried product of Amazurazu was pulverized and used after passing through an 80-mesh sieve.
  • Dry and crushed black tea leaves 80 parts by mass Dry and crushed amachazaru 20 parts by mass Methylcellulose 15 parts by mass Glycerin 30 parts by mass Propylene glycol 30 parts by mass Carboxymethylcellulose sodium 4 parts by mass Xylitol / aqueous solution 8 parts by mass Glucomannan 0.5 mass Part 20 parts by mass of water were charged into a mixer and mixed for 15 minutes to obtain a first mixture.
  • the obtained first mixture was mixed with a three-roll mill, and a step [means] of pressing a doctor blade against a roll to collect a sheet-like material was repeated eight times.
  • the aromatic substrate composition was formed into a sheet having a desired thickness by a three-roll mill while also performing kneading and dispersion.
  • the sheet of the aromatic substrate composition thus obtained had a thickness of 0.3 mm.
  • the sheet of the aroma base composition was cut into a rectangle having a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm. Next, the cut material was supplied to a rotary cutter to obtain a cut sheet processed into a shape having a width of 1.5 mm, a length of 240 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm.
  • the 50 cut sheets were bundled, aligned in the longitudinal direction, wrapped and wrapped with paper having a basis weight of 34 g / m2, and then glued to form a columnar (roll).
  • the inner diameter of the cylinder was 6.9 mm.
  • the columnar material (roll) thus obtained was cut into a length of 12.0 mm to obtain a heated fragrance generator. That is, a heated fragrance generating body including a heated fragrance generating base material having a length of 12.0 mm, a width of 1.5 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm was obtained.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generating body is 0.29 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated fragrance generating base material to the volume of the heated fragrance generating body is 0.60.
  • the heated fragrance-generating base material contains 0.5 parts by mass of a polysaccharide (glucomannan), 19 parts by mass of celluloses, and 60 parts by mass of aerosol based on 100 parts by mass of the fragrance base material. Including former.
  • the sheet of the aromatic base composition was extruded in the longitudinal direction so as to be parallel to the rotation axis of the roll, and extruded in the lateral direction in the rotation direction of the roll.
  • the solution viscosity of sodium carboxymethylcellulose which is a cellulose used in this production example, is 650 mPa ⁇ s (Brookfield viscometer, 1% by mass aqueous solution, 25 ° C.), and the solution viscosity of glucomannan, a polysaccharide, is It was 44,000 mPa ⁇ s (Brookfield viscometer, 1% by mass aqueous solution, 25 ° C.).
  • the 225 sheet cut materials were bundled, aligned in the longitudinal direction, wound around paper having a basis weight of 34 g / m 2, wrapped, and glued to form a columnar shape (roll).
  • the inner diameter of the cylinder was 6.9 mm.
  • the columnar material (roll) thus obtained was cut into a length of 12.0 mm to obtain a heated fragrance generator. That is, a heated fragrance generator including a heated fragrance generating substrate having a length of 12.0 mm, a width of 1.0 mm, and a thickness of 0.1 mm was obtained.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generating body is 0.29 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated fragrance generating base material to the volume of the heated fragrance generating body is 0.60.
  • a heated fragrance generating body including a heated fragrance generating base material having a length of 12.0 mm, a width of 2.0 mm, and a thickness of 0.5 mm was obtained.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generating body is 0.30 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated fragrance generating base material to the volume of the heated fragrance generating body is 0.62.
  • a heated fragrance generating body including a heated fragrance generating base material having a length of 42.0 mm, a width of 1.5 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm was obtained.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generating body is 0.63 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated fragrance generating base material to the volume of the heated fragrance generating body is 0.59.
  • a heated fragrance generating body including a heated fragrance generating base material having a length of 42.0 mm, a width of 1.5 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm was obtained.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generating body is 0.63 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated fragrance generating base material to the volume of the heated fragrance generating body is 0.59.
  • a heated fragrance generating body including a heated fragrance generating base material having a length of 42.0 mm, a width of 1.5 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm was obtained.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generating body is 0.63 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated fragrance generating base material to the volume of the heated fragrance generating body is 0.59.
  • a heated fragrance generating body including a heated fragrance generating base material having a length of 42.0 mm, a width of 1.0 mm, and a thickness of 0.1 mm was obtained.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generating body is 0.64 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated fragrance generating base material to the volume of the heated fragrance generating body is 0.60.
  • a heated fragrance generating body including a heated fragrance generating base material having a length of 42.0 mm, a width of 2.0 mm, and a thickness of 0.5 mm was obtained.
  • the mass of the heated fragrance generating body is 0.63 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated fragrance generating base material to the volume of the heated fragrance generating body is 0.59.
  • Production Example 46 A heated fragrance-generating substrate and a heated fragrance-generating body were produced in the same manner as in Production Example 43, except that the sheet of the aroma base composition obtained in Production Example 40 was used. However, it was difficult for the aromatic substrate composition produced in Production Example 46 to be formed into a sheet shape during molding using a three-roll mill. For a time, although the aroma base composition was formed into a sheet, only an aroma base composition sheet that could not be evaluated by the following evaluation 9 was obtained.
  • a heated fragrance generator produced in Production Example 35, a support element (300 in FIG. 2) as a hollow cylindrical tube, and a filter (140 in FIG. 2) to be a mouthpiece were prepared.
  • the diameter of the bottom surface and the top surface of the support element (300 in FIG. 2), that is, the outer diameter was 6.9 mm, and the hollow portion was a 4 mm through hole.
  • a filter (140 in FIG. 2) serving as a mouthpiece a filter having a length of 23 mm was used.
  • a packaging member (150 in FIG. 2) a paper having a basis weight of 38 g / m 2, two and a half turns wound so as to have an inner diameter of 6.9 mm, and glued was used.
  • a paper cylinder is produced by winding paper having a basis weight of 32 g / m2 or more and 45 g / m2 or less for two and a half turns, and the paper cylinder is used as a packaging member, smoking using a heating element inserted is used. It is suitable as a fragrance cartridge used for the ingredient body.
  • An adhesive is applied to the inside of a paper cylinder as a wrapping member (150 in FIG. 2), and a filter is inserted from the other end D to form a mouthpiece (140 in FIG. 2).
  • the element (300 in FIG. 2) was inserted, followed by the heated fragrance generator (110 in FIG. 2).
  • paper having a basis weight of 40 g / m 2 was wound around the mouthpiece so as to substantially overlap the mouthpiece (140 in FIG. 2).
  • an aroma cartridge was produced.
  • Example 12 A heating region fragrance generator produced in Production Example 41 and a cooling region determining member formed by winding cardboard into a cylindrical shape having an outer diameter of 5.5 mm, a length of 25 mm, and a thickness of 0.5 mm (FIG. 10) 40), a filter member (50 in FIG. 10) formed of a cellulose acetate fiber formed into a cylindrical shape having an outer diameter of 5.5 mm and a length of 8 mm, and a filter member having an outer diameter of 5.5 mm.
  • the fragrance cartridge of this embodiment has a cylindrical appearance with an outer diameter of approximately 5.5 mm and a length of 83 mm. As illustrated by FIG.
  • the heated fragrance generator (20), the cooling area defining member (40), the filter member (50), and the mouthpiece (60) are wrapped by a wrapping member (70). .
  • the longitudinal directions of the heated fragrance generator (20), the cooling area defining member (40), the filter member (50), the mouthpiece (60), and the fragrance cartridge (80) are parallel to each other.
  • the direction connecting the arrangement position of the heated fragrance generator (20) and the arrangement position of the mouthpiece (60), that is, the heated fragrance generator (20), the cooling region determining member (40), and the filter member (50) , And the direction in which the four elements of the mouthpiece (60) are arranged adjacent to each other is the longitudinal direction of the fragrance cartridge (80).
  • the side where the heated fragrance generator (20) is arranged is defined as the upstream side U
  • the side where the mouthpiece (60) is arranged is defined as the downstream side D.
  • Example 13 An fragrance cartridge was produced in the same manner as in Example 12, except that the heated fragrance generator produced in Production Example 42 was used.
  • Example 14 An fragrance cartridge was produced in the same manner as in Example 12, except that the heated fragrance generator produced in Production Example 44 was used.
  • Example 15 An fragrance cartridge was produced in the same manner as in Example 12, except that the heated fragrance generator produced in Production Example 45 was used.
  • Example 16 An fragrance cartridge was produced in the same manner as in Example 12, except that the heated fragrance generator produced in Production Example 43 was used.
  • One clamp is fixed by the fixing member (630), and the other clamp is pulled in the direction of the arrow (640) via the push-pull gauge (610) to break the sheet (620) of the aromatic base composition.
  • Power was evaluated.
  • the greater the force when the sheet is torn the greater the toughness as a heated fragrance-generating substrate.
  • the strength at which the sheet of the fragrance base composition breaks when performing the above test in which the possibility of the filler falling after smoking is high is referred to as "sheet strength".
  • the sheet strength is preferably 3.9N or more, more preferably 5.0N or more.
  • the sheets of the fragrance base composition obtained in Production Examples 6 and 12 were very soft, and the sheet strength could not be evaluated by the above method.
  • the outline of the used smoking article main body will be described.
  • ICOS registered trademark
  • the smoking article has a configuration as shown in FIG. Specifically, the heating element (211) is 4.5 mm wide, 12 mm long to the tip, and 0.4 mm thick.
  • the inner diameter of the insert (210) is 7 mm, approximately equal to the outer shape of the fragrance cartridge.
  • the heating element (211) generates heat by electric power supplied from a battery (not shown) provided in the smoking article main body (200), and reaches about 350 ° C. With the built-in control system, the consumption of one fragrance cartridge is completed by 14 suctions.
  • the fragrance cartridge of this reference example when the fragrance cartridge of this reference example is inserted, the fragrance cartridge portion that appears outside from the smoking article main body is approximately 20 mm.
  • the test was performed by inserting the fragrance cartridges produced in Reference Examples 12 to 16 and Reference Comparative Example 6 into the smoking article main body and smoking.
  • the aroma of teas during smoking was evaluated by a sensory test based on the following evaluation criteria. The sensory test was conducted by five smokers. -Evaluation criteria- Rank A: A level at which the scent of tea can be enjoyed when smoking.
  • Rank B The level at which the smell of tea is unsatisfactory during smoking.
  • the smoking article main body (Evaluation 10-2) The outline of the used smoking article main body will be described.
  • Glow registered trademark which is a heating-type smoking device manufactured by British American Tobacco Inc. was used as the smoking device main body.
  • the smoking article has a configuration as shown in FIG. Specifically, the smoking article main body (400) is provided with an insertion portion (450) for inserting the fragrance cartridge (500).
  • the control unit (420) includes a battery or a control unit for the heating unit.
  • the test was performed by inserting the fragrance cartridges produced in Examples 12 to 16 and Comparative Example 5 into the smoking article main body and smoking.
  • the aroma of teas during smoking was evaluated by a sensory test based on the following evaluation criteria. The sensory test was conducted by five smokers. -Evaluation criteria- Rank A: A level at which the scent of tea can be enjoyed when smoking. Rank B: The level at which the smell of tea is unsatisfactory during smoking.
  • the heated fragrance-generating base material according to the present invention has sufficient strength, so that the user-handling property in using the fragrance cartridge is good. Further, according to the heated fragrance-generating base material of the present invention, the fragrance and taste can be enjoyed regardless of whether or not tobacco components are contained. Further, according to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method [apparatus] for producing a heated fragrance generating substrate using a fragrance substrate, regardless of whether the material is a tobacco material or a non-tobacco material.

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La présente invention concerne une substance de base émettant un parfum chauffé qui est appliquée à une cartouche de parfum, qui est une cartouche qui peut être utilisée (est compatible) dans le remplacement d'une cartouche de cigarette électronique qui contient un constituant de tabac, la substance (substance de base de parfum) dans la substance de base émettant un parfum chauffé étant utilisée indépendamment du fait que ladite substance contienne ou non un constituant de tabac, la substance de base émettant un parfum chauffé contenant : la substance de base de parfum ; un agent moussant pour aérosol ; et au moins un polysaccharide choisi dans le groupe constitué par le glucomannane, la gomme de guar, la pectine, le carraghénane, la gomme de caroube et l'agar-agar, la substance de base émettant un parfum chauffé ayant également une forme d'une longueur allant de 10 à 70 mm, d'une largeur allant de 0,5 à 3,0 mm, et d'une profondeur allant de 0,1 à 0,5 mm, ou ayant une forme d'une longueur allant de 10 à 70 mm et d'un diamètre extérieur allant de 0,2 à 3,0 mm, et contenant en outre de 0,1 à 5 parties en masse du polysaccharide par rapport à 100 parties en masse de la substance de base de parfum. La présente invention concerne en outre un corps émettant un parfum chauffé dans lequel une substance de base émettant un parfum chauffé est enveloppée dans un matériau d'emballage et un trajet d'écoulement de gaz variant est assuré. La présente invention permet de fabriquer une cartouche de parfum qui présente une aptitude au moulage exceptionnelle lorsqu'elle est transformée en une substance de base émettant un parfum chauffé, et qui permet de profiter d'un parfum ou d'un arôme naturel de la substance de base de parfum dans laquelle le trajet d'écoulement de gaz est assuré sans problème en termes de combustion ou d'évacuation de la substance de base émettant un parfum chauffé hors du corps émettant un parfum chauffé.
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