Voice-enhancing flavoring tablets and smoking products containing them

Abstract

This disclosure provides a sound-generating flavoring tablet and a smoking article including the same. According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the smoking article may include a smoking material portion, a filter portion, and a wrapper surrounding at least a portion of the smoking material portion. In this case, the porous flavoring tablet, serving as a sound-generating element, is applied to at least a portion of the smoking material portion or the wrapper, thereby providing a better smoking experience for the smoker.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to sound-producing flavoring tablets and smoking articles including the same. More specifically, this disclosure relates to flavoring tablets capable of providing an improved smoking experience by adding olfactory (or gustatory) effects as well as auditory effects to smoking articles, smoking articles including the same, and methods of preparing the same. Background Technology

[0002] To provide smokers with a better smoking experience, various studies are underway to give tobacco products auditory effects.

[0003] Recently, cigarettes have been proposed that produce sound with each shake by inserting granules or capsules into the cavity filter. However, in the case of the proposed cigarettes, there is a drawback that since the sound is only produced when the filter is shaken, it is difficult to produce a continuous sound during smoking, and the smoker has to shake the filter directly.

[0004] On the other hand, the clove cigarettes (kretek) widely used in Indonesia are not a product of the aforementioned research, but rather a product that produces a burning sound during smoking. In clove cigarettes, the burning of the clove material during smoking produces a crackling sound, similar to a popping or crackling sound; the name "kretek" originates from this characteristic. This crackling sound can provide smokers with a better smoking experience by adding an auditory effect and making smoking seem more enjoyable. However, because the unique aroma of clove material can be unpleasant to smokers, its widespread application in tobacco products is difficult. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Technical issues

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by some embodiments of this disclosure is to provide a flavoring tablet and a method for preparing the same, which can add olfactory (or gustatory) and auditory effects to smoking products.

[0007] Another technical problem to be solved by some embodiments of this disclosure is to provide a smoking product and a method thereof that can provide a further improved smoking experience by generating sound during smoking.

[0008] The technical problem addressed in this disclosure is not limited to the technical problems described above. Other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art through the following description.

[0009] Solution to the problem

[0010] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, smoking articles according to some embodiments of the present disclosure may include: a smoking material portion; a filter portion; and a wrapper covering at least a portion of the smoking material portion, wherein a porous flavoring sheet serving as a sound-generating element may be applied to at least a portion of the smoking material portion or the wrapper.

[0011] In some embodiments, the above-mentioned fragrance tablets may include hydrocolloid substances and oily fragrances.

[0012] In some embodiments, based on a total weight of 100 parts by weight, the spice tablets may include 10 to 30 parts by weight of the aforementioned oily spice.

[0013] In some embodiments, the above-mentioned spice tablets may also contain plasticizers.

[0014] In some embodiments, the spice tablets may also contain a bulking agent.

[0015] In some embodiments, the spice tablets may be added to the smoking substance portion in the form of slices.

[0016] In some embodiments, the spice tablets may be arranged on the inside of the packaging paper.

[0017] The effects of the invention

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure described above, porous flavoring tablets can be prepared for use as sound-generating elements in smoking articles. The prepared flavoring tablets can provide smokers with a further improved smoking experience by adding olfactory (or gustatory) and auditory effects to the smoking articles.

[0019] Furthermore, by incorporating porous flavoring sheets, smoking products that produce sound during smoking can be easily prepared.

[0020] The effects of the technical concept of this disclosure are not limited to those described above. Other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram is provided to illustrate some embodiments of smoking articles according to this disclosure.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a method of applying a spice tablet according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating other application methods of the spice tablets according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0024] Figure 4 and Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating other application methods of the spice tablets according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0025] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of a smoking article according to some other embodiments of the present disclosure is provided for illustrative purposes.

[0026] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a smoking article according to some other embodiments of the present disclosure is provided for illustrative purposes. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The preferred embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The advantages and features of this disclosure, as well as the methods for implementing them, will become apparent from the accompanying drawings and the embodiments described in detail below. However, the technical concept of this disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described below, and can be implemented in various different forms. The following embodiments are only intended to ensure that this disclosure is fully disclosed so that those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains can fully understand the scope of this disclosure. The technical concept of this disclosure is defined by the scope of the claims of this disclosure.

[0028] When adding reference numerals to the components in the accompanying drawings, it should be noted that the same reference numerals refer to the same components, even if they are shown in different drawings. Furthermore, in the process of describing this disclosure, detailed descriptions of the relevant prior art components or functions may be omitted if it is believed that such detailed descriptions would obscure the gist of this disclosure.

[0029] Unless otherwise specified, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used in this specification are to be used in a manner that is commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains. Furthermore, commonly used terms that are defined in dictionaries will not be interpreted in an unusual or excessive manner without explicit specific definition. The terminology used in this specification is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. In this specification, unless otherwise stated, singular nouns also include plural forms.

[0030] Furthermore, in describing the components of this disclosure, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), (b), etc., may be used. These terms are used only to distinguish a component from other components, and the nature, order, or sequence of the related components is not limited by the terms. It should be understood that if a component is described as "connected," "combined," or "linked" to another component, it may mean that the component is not only directly "connected," "combined," or "linked" to another component, but also indirectly "connected," "combined," or "linked" via a third component.

[0031] The terms “comprising” and / or “including” as used in this disclosure specify the presence of the described components, steps, operations and / or elements, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components, steps, operations and / or elements.

[0032] First, some terms used in the various embodiments of this disclosure will be explained.

[0033] In the following embodiments, "smoking article" can refer to any smokeable article or any article that provides a smoking experience, regardless of whether it is based on tobacco, tobacco derivatives, expanded tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, or tobacco substitutes. For example, smoking articles can include smokeable articles such as cigarettes, cigars, and cigarillos. As another example, smoking articles can include combustible smoking articles and heated smoking articles.

[0034] In the following embodiments, "smoking material" can refer to a substance that produces smoke and / or aerosol or is used for smoking. For example, smoking material can include tobacco material. For example, tobacco material can include tobacco leaves, tobacco stems, or substances processed therefrom. As a more specific example, tobacco material can include pulverized tobacco leaves, pulverized reconstituted tobacco, expanded pipe tobacco, expanded stems, and reconstituted tobacco. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0035] In the following embodiments, "upstream" or "upstream direction" can refer to a direction away from the smoker's mouth, while "downstream" or "downstream direction" can refer to a direction closer to the smoker's mouth. The terms "upstream" and "downstream" can be used to describe the relative positions of elements constituting a smoking article. For example, in... Figure 1 In the illustrated smoking article 100, the filter tip 120 is located downstream of or in the downstream direction of the smoking substance portion 110, while the smoking substance portion 110 is located upstream of or in the upstream direction of the filter tip 120.

[0036] In the following embodiments, "longitudinal direction" may refer to the direction corresponding to the longitudinal axis of the smoking product.

[0037] In the following embodiments, "puff" refers to the inhalation of a user (smoker), which means the state of inhaling into the user's oral cavity, nasal cavity, or lungs through the user's mouth or nose.

[0038] In the following embodiments, "sheet" can refer to a thin-layer element whose width and length are significantly greater than its thickness. In this art, the term "sheet" may be used interchangeably with terms such as web and film.

[0039] In the following embodiments, "flavor sheet" can refer to flavored material made into sheet form.

[0040] Various embodiments of this disclosure will be described below.

[0041] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, flavoring tablets capable of adding olfactory (or gustatory) and auditory effects to smoking articles can be provided. In other words, flavoring tablets that can be used as sound-generating elements in smoking articles can be provided. The provided flavoring tablets are made porous, thereby generating sound during combustion (or heating). For example, as combustion (or heating) occurs, the pores (or porous membranes) formed in the flavoring tablet rupture, thereby generating sound. Furthermore, the provided flavoring tablets can enhance the aroma expression and aroma persistence of smoking articles by gradually releasing the flavoring fixed inside during smoking.

[0042] Fragrance tablets according to embodiments can be prepared by a step of preparing a sheet composition in a liquid phase (e.g., a slurry) and a step of drying the prepared sheet composition. Here, the liquid phase can include a liquid state and a mixture of liquid and solid states (e.g., a slurry state). For example, fragrance tablets can be prepared by coating (casting) a sheet composition onto a predetermined substrate and drying the sheet composition. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the specific preparation method can be varied.

[0043] The detailed composition of sheet compositions can be designed in various ways.

[0044] In some embodiments, the sheet composition may include solvents such as distilled water and / or ethanol, hydrocolloidal substances, and oily fragrances. The fragrance sheets prepared from the above sheet compositions are porous and therefore can be used as sound-generating elements in smoking articles. For example, by combining a hydrophilic hydrocolloidal substance and an oleophilic fragrance with a solvent to form multiple pores in the composition, a porous fragrance sheet can be prepared as the sheet composition is dried. The constituent substances of the sheet composition will be described below.

[0045] Solvents such as distilled water and ethanol can be used to adjust the viscosity of slurry-sheet compositions.

[0046] Secondly, hydrocolloids can be substances used to cover and fix fragrances, and can also be sheet-forming agents used to form sheets. Examples of hydrocolloids include, but are not limited to, gellan gum, pectin, guar gum, xanthan gum, glucomannan, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), methylcellulose (MC), ethylcellulose (EC), carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), and starches. Hydrocolloids are inherently viscous when in contact with solvents (e.g., distilled water, ethanol), thus requiring no separate adhesive to adhere to the packaging paper of smoking products, thereby simplifying the fragrance sheet placement process and eliminating the safety issues associated with adhesives.

[0047] In some embodiments, the sheet composition may include modified cellulose from various hydrocolloids. Here, "modified cellulose" refers to cellulose in which specific functional groups in the molecular structure are substituted. Examples of modified cellulose may include, but are not limited to, HPMC, MC, CMC, and EC. For example, HPMC can have grades ranging from about 4 to 40,000, depending on the ratio of hydroxypropyl and methyl (or methoxy) substitutions and the molecular weight. The viscosity of the modified cellulose can be determined based on the grade. More specifically, the physicochemical properties of HPMC are related to the ratio of methoxy groups, the ratio of hydroxypropyl groups, and the molecular weight. According to the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), HPMCs are classified into HPMC1828, HPMC2208, HPMC2906, and HPMC2910, etc., based on the ratio of methoxy to hydroxypropyl groups. Here, the first two numbers may represent the methoxy group ratio, and the last two numbers may represent the hydroxypropyl group ratio. The inventors have conducted continuous experiments and confirmed that the flavor sheets prepared from the sheet composition containing modified cellulose exhibit excellent sheet physical properties and aroma retention.

[0048] Secondly, examples of oily fragrances may include, but are not limited to, natural oils extracted from plants, trees and their fruits (e.g., Ceylon cinnamon, sage, vanilla, chamomile, kudzu, sweet tea, clove, lavender, cardamom, nutmeg, bergamot, geranium, honey essence, rose oil, lemon, orange, cinnamon, coriander, jasmine, ginger, coriander, vanilla extract, spearmint, peppermint, cinnamon, coffee, celery, West Indian bitter oak, sandalwood, cocoa, ylang-ylang, fennel, anise, licorice, carob, plum extract, peach extract, etc.).

[0049] On the other hand, in some embodiments, the sheet composition may also contain LM-pectin (low methoxylpectin). LM-pectin is a low-ester pectin or low-methoxylpectin with a low degree of esterification; specifically, it can refer to pectin with a carboxyl group content of less than about 50% in its molecular structure. Unlike carrageenan, LM-pectin does not gel upon cooling, thus reducing the viscosity of the slurry sheet composition (e.g., to about 600 cp to 800 cp). Furthermore, the slurry sheet composition can be prepared without the use of emulsifiers, thereby eliminating safety concerns arising from emulsifiers.

[0050] LM-pectin may contain less than about 50%, less than about 40%, less than about 30%, less than about 20%, or less than about 10% of carboxyl groups in its molecular structure. The lower the carboxyl group content in the LM-pectin molecular structure, the lower the viscosity of the slurry containing LM-pectin.

[0051] In addition, in some embodiments, the sheet composition may also include a bulking agent. The bulking agent may be a substance that increases the total mass (i.e., dry mass) of the components other than water to increase the volume of the prepared fragrance sheet, but it may not affect the original function of the fragrance sheet. Specifically, the bulking agent may have the characteristic of increasing the volume of the fragrance sheet without substantially increasing the viscosity of the slurry, and without adversely affecting the fragrance retention function of the fragrance sheet. Furthermore, the bulking agent can increase the pore size by increasing the volume of the fragrance sheet, thereby enhancing the sound-producing function of the fragrance sheet.

[0052] Preferably, the leavening agent can be a starch, modified starch, or starch hydrolysate. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0053] Here, modified starch refers to acetic starch, oxidized starch, hydroxypropyl distarch, hydroxypropyl starch, distarch phosphate, monosaccharide phosphate, phosphorylated distarch phosphate, etc.

[0054] Furthermore, starch hydrolysates refer to substances obtained through processes involving the hydrolysis of starch. For example, starch hydrolysates may include substances obtained by directly hydrolyzing starch (i.e., dextrin), or substances obtained by hydrolyzing starch after heat treatment (i.e., recalcitrant dextrin). For example, the leavening agent may be dextrin, and more specifically, cyclodextrin.

[0055] Typically, the starch hydrolysate can be a starch hydrolysate having a DE value in the range of about 2 to about 40, preferably a starch hydrolysate having a DE value in the range of about 2 to about 20. Examples of starch hydrolysates having a DE value in the range of about 2 to about 20 include Pinedex#100 (Matsutani Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Japan), Pinefiber (Matsutani Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Japan), and TK-16 (Matsutani Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Japan).

[0056] Here, "DE" is an abbreviation for dextrose equivalent, and the DE value represents the degree of starch hydrolysis, i.e., the saccharification rate of starch. In this disclosure, the DE value can be a value determined by the Willstatter-Schudel method. The characteristics of hydrolyzed starch (starch hydrolysate), such as the molecular weight of the starch hydrolysate or the arrangement of the sugar molecules constituting the starch hydrolysate, are not constant for each molecule of the starch hydrolysate, but exist in the form of a certain distribution or variation. Depending on the distribution or variation of the characteristics of the starch hydrolysate or the differences in the cut intervals, each molecule of the starch hydrolysate may exhibit different physical properties (e.g., DE value). As mentioned above, starch hydrolysate is a collection of molecules exhibiting different physical properties, but the result of the Willstatter-Schudel method (i.e., the DE value) is considered a representative value representing the degree of starch hydrolysis.

[0057] Preferably, the starch hydrolysate can be selected from the group consisting of dextrin having a DE value of about 2 to about 5, non-digestible dextrin having a DE value of about 10 to about 15, and mixtures thereof. For example, Pinedex#100 (Matsuya Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Japan) can be used as a dextrin having a DE value of about 2 to about 5. For example, Pinefiber (Matsuya Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Japan) can be used as a non-digestible dextrin having a DE value of about 10 to about 15.

[0058] In addition, in some embodiments, the sheet composition may also contain a plasticizer. The plasticizer can improve the physical properties of the fragrance sheet by adding appropriate flexibility. For example, the plasticizer may include, but is not limited to, at least one of glycerol and propylene glycol.

[0059] In addition, in some embodiments, the sheet composition may also include an emulsifier. The emulsifier can improve the fragrance retention and longevity of the fragrance sheet by acting as a crosslinker between the highly fat-soluble fragrance and the water-soluble hydrocolloid. Examples of emulsifiers may include, but are not limited to, lecithin.

[0060] The flavored tablets prepared from the above-mentioned sheet composition can have various content ratios (composition ratios).

[0061] In some embodiments, based on a total weight of 100 parts by weight, the flavoring sheet may contain about 10 to 30 parts by weight of oily flavoring, preferably about 12 to 28 parts by weight, or about 14 to 26 parts by weight of oily flavoring. Within these ranges, an appropriate level of aroma expression and sound effect can be ensured, and the sheet can be formed smoothly. For example, if the content of oily flavoring is too low, the aroma expression will be poor, pores will not form smoothly, and therefore sound may not be produced smoothly. Conversely, when the content of oily flavoring is too high, the sheet may not form smoothly due to the presence of a large number of pores or a reduced content of sheet forming agent.

[0062] Furthermore, in some embodiments, based on a total weight of 100 parts by weight, the flavoring tablet may include about 2 parts by weight to about 15 parts by weight of water, about 25 parts by weight to about 90 parts by weight of modified cellulose, and about 10 parts by weight to about 30 parts by weight of oily flavoring.

[0063] In addition, in some embodiments, based on a total weight of 100 parts by weight, the flavoring tablet may include about 2 parts by weight to about 15 parts by weight of water, about 1 part by weight to about 60 parts by weight of hydrocolloidal substance, about 1 part by weight to about 60 parts by weight of LM-pectin and about 10 parts by weight to about 30 parts by weight of oily flavoring.

[0064] In some embodiments, the plasticizer content may be from about 0.1 parts by weight to 15 parts by weight, based on the total weight of 100 parts by weight of the flavoring tablets. Within the above range, a sheet with appropriate flexibility can be formed. For example, if too little plasticizer is added, the sheet will have poor flexibility and will be easily broken during the process; if too much plasticizer is added, the sheet may not be able to be formed smoothly.

[0065] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a smoking article that generates sound during smoking can be provided. Specifically, when the aforementioned porous flavoring sheet is applied to a smoking article, sound is generated during smoking, thereby providing a better smoking experience for the smoker. Hereinafter, various embodiments of smoking articles (e.g., 100) according to the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0066] Figure 1 A schematic diagram is provided to illustrate a smoking article 100 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0067] like Figure 1 As shown, the smoking article 100 may include a filter tip 120, a smoking material portion 110, and a wrapping paper 130. However, Figure 1 Only components relevant to embodiments of this disclosure are shown. Therefore, those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains will understand that other components may also be included. Figure 1 Other general-purpose components besides those shown. Furthermore, Figure 1 The examples of smoking articles according to various embodiments of this disclosure are shown only schematically, and the detailed structure of the smoking articles may vary. Figure 1 The differences are shown. For further examples of the detailed structures of smoking products, please refer to... Figure 6 and Figure 7 The components of the smoking product 100 will now be described.

[0068] The filter tip 120 can perform a filtering function for smoke and / or aerosols generated in the smoking material section 110. For this purpose, the filter tip 120 may include a filtering material. Examples of filtering materials may include cellulose acetate fibers, paper, etc., but the scope of this disclosure is not limited thereto. The filter tip 120 may also include a wrapping paper 130 surrounding the filtering material (filter core).

[0069] The filter tip 120 may be located downstream of the smoking material portion 110 and may be connected to the downstream end of the smoking material portion 110. For example, the filter tip 120 and the smoking material portion 110 may have a cylindrical (rod) shape, be aligned in the longitudinal axis, and be connected by a tipping wrapper. The tipping wrapper may simultaneously wrap at least a portion of the filter tip 120 and at least a portion of the smoking material portion 110 to connect the filter tip 120 and the smoking material portion 110. When the filter tip 120 forms the downstream end of the smoking article 100, the filter tip 120 may also be used as a mouthpiece that contacts the smoker's mouth.

[0070] Since the filter tip 120 is made into a rod shape, it can be referred to as "filter rod 120" depending on the situation, and can be made into various shapes including cylindrical, hollow tubular, concave, etc.

[0071] Secondly, the smoking substance portion 110 may include a smoking substance that can produce smoke and / or aerosols when burned or heated. The smoking substance portion 110 may also include a wrapping paper 130 surrounding the smoking substance.

[0072] The smoking material portion 110 may be located upstream of the filter portion 120 and may be connected to the upstream end of the filter portion 120. Smoke and / or aerosol generated from the smoking material portion 110 can be delivered to the smoker's mouth through the filter portion 120 by inhalation.

[0073] The smoking substance part 110 is also made into a rod shape, so it may be referred to as "smoking substance rod 110" depending on the circumstances.

[0074] For example, smoking substances may include tobacco substances. Tobacco substances may include tobacco leaves, stems, or substances processed therefrom. More specifically, tobacco substances may include pulverized tobacco leaves, pulverized reconstituted tobacco, expanded pipe tobacco, expanded stems, and reconstituted tobacco. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto. Furthermore, tobacco substances may be in the form of tobacco shreds, tobacco particles, tobacco sheets, tobacco beads, tobacco granules, or tobacco extracts, but are not limited thereto.

[0075] In some embodiments, the smoking substance may also include additives such as humectants, flavoring agents, and / or organic acids. For example, humectants may include at least one of glycerin, propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, and oleyl alcohol. Humidifiers can maintain the moisture content of the tobacco substance at an appropriate level, soften the inherent flavor, and enrich the vaporization. Flavoring agents may include licorice, sucrose, fructose syrup, isosweet, cocoa, lavender, cinnamon, cardamom, celery, fenugreek, cascaraja, sandalwood, bergamot, geranium, honey essence, rose oil, vanilla, lemon oil, orange oil, peppermint oil, cinnamon, coriander, cognac, jasmine, chamomile, menthol, cinnamon, ylang-ylang, tanshinone, spearmint, ginger, coriander, clove extract (or clove compounds), or coffee, etc.

[0076] Secondly, wrapping paper 130 can mean wrapping at least a portion of the smoking material portion 110 and / or the filter portion 120. Wrapping paper 130 can refer to a single wrapping paper for the smoking material portion 110 or the filter portion 120, or it can refer to wrapping paper such as tipping paper that simultaneously surrounds at least a portion of the smoking material portion 110 and the filter portion 120, or it can refer to the general term for all wrapping papers used in the smoking article 100. Wrapping paper 130 can be made of porous or non-porous wrapping paper, but the scope of this disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, wrapping paper 130 can be formed from foil or a combination of wrapping paper and foil.

[0077] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, as shown in the figures, the flavoring tablet 10, used as a sound-generating element, can be applied to the smoking material portion 110 and / or the packaging paper 130. This allows sound to be generated during smoking and provides a better smoking experience for the smoker. However, the specific application may vary depending on the embodiment.

[0078] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2As shown, the slices 11 of the spice sheet 10 and the pipe tobacco shreds 111 (e.g., tobacco leaves, reconstituted tobacco leaves, etc.) are combined and fed into the smoking material section 110. In this case, since the slices 11 are evenly distributed in the smoking material section 110, a constant volume of sound can be continuously generated during smoking.

[0079] Furthermore, in some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the flavoring sheet 10 can be fed into the smoking material section 110 together with the tobacco sheet 20. Here, the tobacco sheet 20 is a sheet-shaped tobacco material, such as reconstituted tobacco leaves, but not limited to this. In this example, the flavoring sheet 10 can be appropriately mixed with the tobacco sheet 20 (e.g., the flavoring sheet 10 is stacked on the tobacco sheet 20 or rolled together with the tobacco sheet 20) and fed into the smoking material section 110.

[0080] Furthermore, in some embodiments, such as Figure 4 or Figure 5 As shown, the spice tablet 10 can be arranged (applied) on the inside of the wrapping paper 130. For example, as... Figure 4 As illustrated, the flavoring tablet 10 can be arranged to extend along the length of the smoking article 100. In this case, a constant volume of sound may be continuously generated during smoking. For example, as... Figure 5 As shown, multiple flavor tablets 10-1, 10-2, and 10-3 can be arranged separately on the inside of the wrapping paper 130. The spacing between them can be the same or different. In this case, sounds can be generated at predetermined time intervals during smoking, thus providing smokers with a unique smoking experience.

[0081] In a previous embodiment, when at least a portion of the packaging paper 130 is made of metal foil, the fragrance tablet 10 can be disposed inside the metal foil. In this case, the heat transferred by the metal foil can further enhance the aroma expression and sound production of the fragrance tablet 10.

[0082] There are many ways to arrange the spice chips 10 on the wrapping paper 130.

[0083] In some examples, packaging materials are prepared by a process of laminating (attaching) the fragrance tablet 10 to packaging paper, and the prepared packaging material can be used as packaging paper 130. In this case, when the fragrance tablet 10 comprises a hydrocolloidal substance, the fragrance tablet 10 can be attached to the packaging paper without a separate adhesive. For example, when a liquid such as water or ethanol is sprayed onto the fragrance tablet 10, the fragrance tablet 10 can adhere to the packaging paper without a separate adhesive because the hydrocolloidal substance is inherently viscous upon contact with the liquid in the example. In this case, there is an advantage in avoiding safety issues caused by adhesives.

[0084] In some other examples, packaging materials are prepared by coating a sheet composition, which is the raw material for the spice sheet 10, onto packaging paper and drying it, and the prepared packaging materials can be used as packaging paper 130.

[0085] On the other hand, in some examples, the flavoring tablet 10 can constitute at least a portion of the wrapping paper 130. That is, the flavoring tablet 10 itself can be used as the wrapping paper 130 of the smoking article 100. In this case, at least a portion of the wrapping paper 130 can be composed solely of the flavoring tablet 10, or it can be formed by integrating the flavoring tablet 10 and the wrapping paper. In this case, there is no need for processes (e.g., sticker process, coating process) to arrange the flavoring tablet 10 on the wrapping paper 130, thus further simplifying the manufacturing process of the smoking article 100.

[0086] On the other hand, in some embodiments of this disclosure, the sound generation pattern during smoking can be adjusted by changing the size (e.g., length, thickness), porosity, arrangement position, arrangement interval and / or arrangement shape of the flavoring sheet 10.

[0087] For example, such as Figure 5 As illustrated, by arranging the flavoring tablets 10-1, 10-2, and 10-3 at predetermined intervals, it is possible to produce sounds at predetermined intervals when smoking.

[0088] As another example, by increasing or decreasing the size of the flavoring tablets 10 arranged on the wrapper 130 towards the downstream direction, the sound can gradually increase or decrease as smoking continues. In this case, the effect of notifying the smoker to stop smoking can be achieved through changes in sound.

[0089] As another example, by increasing or decreasing the porosity of the flavoring tablet 10 arranged on the wrapping paper 130 towards the downstream direction, the sound can gradually increase or decrease as smoking continues. In this case, it is also possible to achieve the effect of notifying the smoker that smoking has ended through sound changes. In this example, the porosity of the flavoring tablet 10 can be adjusted according to factors such as the content of oily flavorings, the content of expanding agents, and drying conditions, but is not limited to these.

[0090] As another example, by increasing or decreasing the spacing of the spice chips 10 towards the downstream direction, the sound generation interval can gradually increase or decrease as smoking progresses.

[0091] At this point, we have referred to Figures 1 to 5 A smoking article 100 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is described. As described above, by applying the porous flavoring sheet 10, a smoking article 100 that generates sound during smoking can be easily prepared, and a better smoking experience can be provided to the smoker.

[0092] In the following text, reference will be made to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The following describes some other embodiments of smoking articles 200 and 300 according to this disclosure. However, for the sake of clarity of this disclosure, descriptions that are repeated in the description of the aforementioned smoking article 100 will be omitted.

[0093] Figure 6 A schematic diagram illustrating a smoking article 200 according to some other embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0094] like Figure 6 As shown, the smoking article 200 may include a smoking material portion 210 and a filter portion 220, and the filter portion 220 may include multiple segments 221, 222.

[0095] The smoking substance section 210 can correspond to the smoking substance section 110 described above. Therefore, its description will be omitted.

[0096] Secondly, the filter tip 220 can be composed of a first segment 221 and a second segment 222. Of course, the filter tip 220 may also include a third segment (not shown in the figure).

[0097] The first section 221 can perform a cooling function for the smoke and / or aerosol generated in the smoking material section 210. Therefore, depending on the situation, the first section 221 can be referred to as "cooling section 221" or "cooling unit 221".

[0098] The first segment 221 can be prepared in various shapes. As an example, the first segment 221 can be formed from paper material and include a hollow cylindrical paper tube. As another example, the first segment 221 can be made from a polymeric material or a biodegradable polymeric material. For example, the first segment 221 can be made from polylactic acid (PLA) fibers, but is not limited thereto. As another example, the first segment 221 can be made into a cellulose acetate filter tip with multiple perforations. As another example, the first segment 221 can be a hollow tubular filter tip. For example, the first segment 221 can be a hollow cellulose acetate filter tip. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the first segment 221 can be prepared in forms other than those illustrated, as long as a cooling function can be performed.

[0099] Secondly, the second segment 222 can perform a filtering function on the smoke and / or aerosol passing through the first segment 221. Therefore, depending on the situation, the second segment 222 can be referred to as "filter segment 222" or "filter section 222". Alternatively, since the second segment 222 is located in the mouthpiece portion, it can also be referred to as "mouthpiece section 222" or "mouthpiece portion 222".

[0100] In some embodiments, the second segment 222 may include at least one capsule 240. Here, the capsule 240 may perform the function of generating a fragrance or the function of generating an aerosol. For example, the capsule 240 may have a structure in which a liquid containing a fragrance is surrounded by a membrane. Furthermore, the capsule 240 may be spherical or cylindrical, but is not limited thereto.

[0101] Secondly, the wrapping paper 230 can correspond to the wrapping paper 130 described above. Therefore, its description will be omitted.

[0102] As described above, the porous flavoring sheet 10, used as a sound-generating element, can be applied to the smoking material portion 210 and / or the packaging paper 230. This enhances the flavor expression and persistence of the smoking product 200, and provides smokers with an even better smoking experience by emitting sound during smoking.

[0103] On the other hand, despite Figure 6 The smoking article 200 may include an insert (not shown) disposed at its end. For example, the insert may be disposed at the upstream end of the smoking article 200 to perform the function of appropriately adjusting the overall length of the smoking article 200. Furthermore, when the smoking article 200 is inserted into an aerosol generating device (not shown), the insert may perform the function of adjusting the smoking material portion 210 to be disposed at an appropriate position within the aerosol generating device.

[0104] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a smoking article 300 according to some other embodiments of the present disclosure is provided for illustrative purposes.

[0105] like Figure 7 As shown, the smoking article 300 may include a smoking material portion 310 and a filter portion 320, and the smoking material portion 310 and the filter portion 320 may each include multiple segments 311, 312, 321, and 322.

[0106] As shown in the figure, the smoking material section 310 can be composed of a first segment 311 and a second segment 312. Of course, the smoking material section 310 may also include a third segment (not shown in the figure).

[0107] The first paragraph 311 may include a humectant. For example, the first paragraph 311 may include a roll of paper impregnated with a humectant. For example, the humectant may include at least one of glycerin, propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, and oleyl alcohol.

[0108] Secondly, the second segment 312 may include a nicotine-generating matrix such as tobacco substances. For example, the nicotine-generating matrix may include pipe tobacco, tobacco particles, tobacco sheets, tobacco beads, and tobacco granules. As another example, the nicotine-generating matrix may include rolled paper impregnated with tobacco extract. When the nicotine-generating matrix is ​​heated, nicotine can be generated from the nicotine-generating matrix, and the nicotine can be transferred to the filter tip 320.

[0109] Secondly, the filter nozzle portion 320 may also include multiple segments 321, 322. For example, the filter nozzle portion 320 may include a third segment 321 that performs a cooling function and a fourth segment 322 that performs a filtering function. Due to the above... Figure 6 The contents of the filter tip 220 can be applied to the filter tip 320 in the same way, so further explanation will be omitted.

[0110] Secondly, the wrapping paper 330 can correspond to the wrapping paper 130 described above. Therefore, its description will be omitted.

[0111] As described above, the flavoring tablet 10, used as a sound-generating element, can be applied to the smoking material portion 310 and / or the packaging paper 330. This enhances the flavor expression and persistence of the smoking product 300, and provides smokers with an even better smoking experience by emitting sound during smoking.

[0112] At this point, we have referred to Figure 6 and Figure 7 Smoking articles 200 and 300 according to some other embodiments of the present disclosure are described.

[0113] The structure and effects of the above-described spice tablet 10 will be described in more detail below through examples and comparative examples. However, the following examples are merely some examples of this disclosure, and therefore the scope of this disclosure is not limited to these examples.

[0114] Examples 1 to 2

[0115] The sheet composition disclosed in the crude liquid of Table 1 below is coated onto a substrate and dried to prepare a fragrance sheet having the composition disclosed in the finished product of Table 1 below.

[0116] Table 1

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[0119] Comparative Examples 1 to 3

[0120] The sheet composition disclosed in the crude liquid in Table 2 below is coated onto a substrate and dried to prepare a fragrance sheet having the composition disclosed in the finished product in Table 2 below.

[0121] Table 2

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[0124] Experimental Example: Evaluation of the workability, quality, and sound performance of flavoring tablets prepared based on their oil content.

[0125] For the fragrance tablets according to Examples 1 to 2 and Comparative Examples 1 to 3, experiments were conducted to evaluate the workability (ease of preparation) of the fragrance tablets by coating the tablet composition (crude liquid) onto the substrate, the quality of the prepared fragrance tablets, and whether they could produce sound.

[0126] Regarding the quality of the spice chips, we evaluated whether the porosity and flexibility formed within the chips were suitable for use. The experimental results are shown in Table 3 below.

[0127] When a spice tablet has excellent workability, is of suitable quality, and produces sound, it is indicated by ○; conversely, when it has poor workability, is of unsuitable quality, and does not produce sound, it is indicated by ×.

[0128] Table 3

[0129] Classification Sheet preparation workability Sheet quality Does a sound occur? Example 1 ○ ○ ○ Example 2 ○ ○ ○ Comparative Example 1 ○ ○ × Comparative Example 2 × × × Comparative Example 3 ○ ○ ×

[0130] Referring to Table 3, it can be confirmed that in Examples 1 and 2, which contain 14.9% by weight and 25.3% by weight of oily fragrance respectively, the sheet preparation workability, sheet quality and sound performance are all excellent.

[0131] On the other hand, in Comparative Examples 1 and 3, which contained 2.8% by weight of oily fragrance or no oily fragrance, no sound was produced. In Comparative Example 2, which contained 34.5% by weight of oily fragrance, it was confirmed that the workability of the preparation was poor, the sheet quality was unsuitable for use, and no sound was produced. Based on these results, it was determined that by adding an appropriate amount of oily fragrance, the workability and physical properties of the fragrance sheet could be improved, as well as the sound performance could be improved.

[0132] Thus far, the structure and effects of the above-mentioned spice tablet 10 have been described in more detail through examples and comparative examples.

[0133] While embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will understand that other specific forms can be implemented without altering the technical concept or essential features of the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and non-limiting in all respects. The scope of protection of this disclosure should be determined by the claims, and all interpretations of the technical spirit within the equivalent scope should fall within the scope of the technical concept defined by this disclosure.

Claims

1. A smoking product, characterized in that, include: Smoking Substances Department; Filter tip; and Wrapping paper, covering at least a portion of the aforementioned smoking substance. The porous flavoring sheet used as a sound-generating element is applied to at least a portion of the aforementioned smoking substance or the aforementioned packaging paper. The aforementioned flavoring tablets include hydrocolloid substances and oily flavorings. Based on a total weight of 100 parts by weight, the above-mentioned spice slices include 10 to 30 parts by weight of the above-mentioned oily spices.

2. The smoking product according to claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned flavoring tablets also contain plasticizers.

3. The smoking product according to claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned spice tablets also contain a leavening agent.

4. The smoking article according to claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned spice flakes are added to the aforementioned smoking substance in slice form.

5. The smoking article according to claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned spice flakes are arranged on the inside of the aforementioned packaging paper.

6. The smoking article according to claim 5, characterized in that, The aforementioned spice slices comprise multiple slices. The aforementioned multiple pieces are arranged separately on the inside of the aforementioned packaging paper.

7. The smoking article according to claim 5, characterized in that, The aforementioned spice slices comprise multiple slices. The size of the aforementioned multiple pieces increases or decreases as they move downstream of the smoking product.

8. The smoking article according to claim 5, characterized in that, The aforementioned spice slices comprise multiple slices. The porosity of the aforementioned multiple sheets increases or decreases as they move downstream of the smoking product.

9. The smoking article according to claim 1, characterized in that, The porous spice chip has multiple pores formed inside.

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