Heat-induced aroma-generating substrate for a cigarette cartridge and method and apparatus for producing same

Abstract

Disclosed is a heat-induced aroma-generating substrate for a cigarette cartridge, and a method and apparatus for manufacturing the same. The method includes: a first wet mixing process in which materials selected from among dried and pulverized non-tobacco materials, a first binder aqueous solution prepared by dissolving a first binder in pure water, an aerosol former, cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone, a flavoring agent, a non-tobacco material extract, beta-cyclodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, and a preservative are mixed; a second wet mixing process in which the materials prepared in the first wet mixing process are mixed with a second binder aqueous solution prepared by dissolving a second binder in pure water; a sheet forming process in which the materials prepared in the second wet mixing process are compressed to form a heat-induced aroma-generating sheet; and a sheet processing process in which the heat-induced aroma-generating sheet is cut or folded. According to the method, even if the amount of the binder is reduced, the mixture can be sufficiently dispersed, and the viscosity can be easily adjusted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a heated aroma-generating substrate for aroma-generating cartridges, a preparation method and equipment thereof. The heated aroma-generating substrate is used to prepare aroma-generating cartridges, which can be inserted into the cavity of a heated smoking device and come into contact with an electrically controlled heating element inside the cavity. Under the heating action of the heating element, smoke aerosol and aroma components are generated, allowing smokers to enjoy the pleasure of smoking. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, places where people gather (such as workplaces and restaurants) have implemented measures such as staggered smoking times and locations, and smoking bans. As a result, the number of smokers of traditional cigarettes (flame-burning cigarettes) has gradually decreased, while the number of smokers of e-cigarettes (heated smoking devices that use electric heaters or other electrically controlled heating elements to transfer heat energy and generate smoke) has surged. The reason for this is that when using traditional flame-burning cigarettes, both the smoker and the non-smokers around them inhale harmful substances produced by the thermal decomposition and combustion (above 600°C) of tobacco leaves and paper. In contrast, when using e-cigarettes, there is no need to rely on the thermal decomposition and combustion (200-350°C) of tobacco leaves to generate smoke. Smokers inhale harmless smoke and aromas produced by non-tobacco materials and aerosol forming agents. In addition to enjoying the pleasure of smoking, it also reduces the impact on non-smokers around them.

[0003] These electronic cigarettes can be divided into two categories (Non-Patent Documents 1 and 2). One category is capsule-type and stick-type electronic cigarettes, which produce vapor by heating capsules or sticks containing tobacco leaves, etc. The other category is liquid-type electronic cigarettes, which produce vapor by heating aromatic and flavored liquids, which are then inhaled by the smoker.

[0004] Of particular note are stick-shaped e-cigarettes, which are very similar to traditional cigarettes in shape, smoking method, and taste. Furthermore, compared to cigarettes, the amount of harmful substances inhaled is much smaller. Therefore, these e-cigarettes have a wide following, and there is considerable research and development activity in this field (e.g., patent documents 1-3). Specifically, these e-cigarettes consist of a thin stick made by attaching a mouthpiece to a stick-shaped aerosol forming body (processed from tobacco components, aerosol forming agents that produce smoke, flavorings, binders, etc.). This stick is then inserted into a heated smoking device to begin smoking. The principle of smoking: When the aerosol generator is installed, it is brought into contact with the heat source of the heated smoking device. After heating, the aerosol generator releases volatiles containing aerosol forming agents. At the same time, these volatiles, along with the air, are inhaled at the other end (i.e., the mouthpiece end) as the smoker inhales. During the transport of the volatiles, the volatiles of the aerosol forming agent condense to form smoke aerosols. Meanwhile, other volatiles impart a fragrant sensation to the smoker's mouth and nose, allowing the smoker to fully enjoy the pleasure of smoking (Patent Document 2). Based on this principle, when using heated smoking devices such as stick-type electronic cigarettes, since the volatilization temperature of aerosol forming agents such as glycerol or propylene glycol contained in the aerosol generator is 200-250°C, smoking can be performed simply by heating to this temperature (i.e., the temperature at which the tobacco begins to thermally decompose). Therefore, compared with flame smoking (which requires a temperature of at least 600°C to start burning and exceeds 900°C when smoking), it can effectively inhibit the formation of most harmful substances (because most harmful substances are formed at high temperatures), and has less adverse impact on human health.

[0005] Furthermore, liquid e-cigarettes differ from stick e-cigarettes and are a new type of smoking device. They do not contain tobacco components and allow users to enjoy various flavors while smoking, such as beverages (e.g., coffee, cola, Red Bull), desserts (e.g., chocolate, vanilla, cream), fruits (e.g., orange, lemon, cantaloupe), and cooling agents (e.g., menthol, mint, herbs) (Non-Patent Literature 2). Specifically, the liquid used in this type of e-cigarette is made by adding flavorings to propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin. Smokers inhale the volatile substances produced by the evaporation of this liquid when heated. Its biggest advantage is that it does not inhale any harmful substances, does not produce tar or nicotine, and allows users to enjoy a wide variety of flavors. Currently, various e-cigarette liquids are available on the market.

[0006] In recent years, various research institutions have been attempting to combine the characteristics of these two types of e-cigarettes to develop new products (Patent Document 4). As mentioned above, in the case of traditional stick-shaped e-cigarettes, the aerosol generator (processed into a thin stick shape, which is the heated part of the e-cigarette) contains tobacco components. Although the amount is small, it still produces harmful substances, including tar and nicotine. Therefore, Patent Document 4 invented a stick-shaped e-cigarette that does not contain tobacco components, solving a major problem of traditional stick-shaped e-cigarettes. That is, this stick-shaped e-cigarette uses an aerosol generator (formulated from non-tobacco materials, aerosol generating agents, binders, etc.) to replace tobacco components. During smoking, only aroma is produced, which has the effect of promoting physical and mental well-being, health, and beauty for smokers.

[0007] However, since this type of stick-shaped electronic cigarette requires the use of aerosol forming bodies made of non-tobacco materials, tobacco materials containing a large amount of fiber cannot be used in the aerosol forming body. Furthermore, in order to release a variety of flavors, a variety of non-tobacco materials need to be used, which has become a challenge in the manufacturing process.

[0008] Firstly, in aerosol forming bodies containing tobacco materials, the fibers of the tobacco material maintain its blocky shape, preventing the tobacco material from detaching and fusing. However, when using non-tobacco materials that do not contain a large amount of fiber, a large amount of fiber-functional binders are required to maintain the heated aroma-generating sheet or heated aroma-generating filler (hereinafter referred to as "heated aroma-generating substrate") in a stable blocky shape. Therefore, when the amount of binder increases, the density of the heated aroma-generating substrate also increases accordingly. The channels (hereinafter referred to as "gas channels") for the aerosol forming agent released upon heating and the volatile components (hereinafter referred to as "gases") released from the heated aroma-generating substrate of non-tobacco materials become blocked, making it difficult to inhale the smoke aerosol and the aroma components of the non-tobacco materials (hereinafter referred to as "inhalation components"), resulting in a reduction in inhalation volume.

[0009] Furthermore, the main components of aerosol forming agents are glycerol and propylene glycol, which are liquids at room temperature. Over time, these components can seep out from the heated aroma-generating substrate. The more binder present, the greater the likelihood that the heated aroma-generating substrates will fuse together. This can block the gas channels, making it difficult to inhale smoke and other components, thus reducing the amount inhaled. Additionally, if this fusion occurs, not only will the heating element be difficult to insert into the heated aroma-generating substrate, but it may also be damaged. Specifically, the heated aroma-generating substrate may adhere and harden during transportation or storage in warehouses or stores, making it difficult to insert the heating element and potentially damaging the cartridge or the heating element itself.

[0010] Conversely, reducing the amount of binders and other additives while ensuring unobstructed gas passages can cause non-tobacco materials to detach and generate dust, making it difficult to maintain the stability of the cartridge shape. Furthermore, it may damage the heating element when inserted. Additionally, these components may be inhaled into the mouth.

[0011] In other words, since it is essential to ensure the generation of smoke aerosols and the release of aroma components from non-tobacco materials, it is difficult to solve this problem by drastically altering the composition and proportions of the heated aroma-generating substrate. Therefore, we focus on factors that significantly influence inhalation volume, such as the structure of the mouthpiece, the manufacturing method of the heated aroma-generating substrate, and its filling state, in order to find solutions. Existing technical documents Patent documents

[0012] Patent Document 1: Invention Application Publication No. JP2010-520764 Patent Document 2: Invention Application Publication No. JP2013-519384 Patent Document 3: Invention Application Publication No. JP2016-538848 Patent Document 4: Patent No. JP6371928 Non-patent literature

[0013] Non-patent literature 1: "8 Best-Selling E-Cigarettes! Explaining E-Cigarette Types to New Users", Digmo homepage URL, https: / / digmo.infoseek.co.jp / articles-410 Non-patent literature 2: "Recommended e-cigarette liquid rankings | 15 popular products to make smoking more enjoyable", Customlife homepage URL, https: / / customlife-media.jp / electronic-cigarette-liquid Summary of the Invention

[0014] As described above, the present invention aims to provide an aromatic tobacco cartridge that solves the inherent problem of reduced inhalation volume when using only non-tobacco materials (without using any tobacco components). Specifically, the problem of reduced inhalation volume of smoke components is caused by blockage of gas channels within and between the heated aromatic generating substrate, and the problem of non-tobacco materials shedding and dust generation does not occur.

[0015] In addition, in this invention, it is named "aromatic tobacco cartridge", but it can also be called "smoking tobacco cartridge" or "electronic cigarette replacement tobacco cartridge".

[0016] Non-tobacco materials that do not contain tobacco components can also be used as a source of aroma.

[0017] "Fragrance" refers to "pleasant smells", including: the fragrance from the raw materials themselves, the aroma that permeates the space after being heated, and the pleasant aroma when inhaled.

[0018] "Smoking" generally refers to inhaling cigarettes made from tobacco, but in this invention, it refers to "enjoying cigarettes," "tasting cigarettes," or "appreciating cigarettes." The source of the smoke is not limited to tobacco; non-tobacco materials can also be used. Furthermore, the "smoke" in this invention also includes droplet-like substances diffused in the air, such as aerosols. These substances belong to "substances that look like smoke" or "smoke-like objects."

[0019] "Electronic cigarette replacement cartridges" are also simply defined as "cartridges that can be used interchangeably with electronic cigarette cartridges containing tobacco ingredients," without taking into account whether they contain tobacco ingredients.

[0020] More specifically, the purpose of this invention is to provide an aromatic tobacco cartridge with the following features: a cylindrical aromatic tobacco cartridge (with an electrically controlled heating element installed in the cavity of a heated smoking device; after the aromatic tobacco cartridge is inserted, it comes into contact with the heating element and, after being heated by the heating element, generates smoke aerosol and aroma components, allowing the smoker to enjoy the pleasure of smoking) is equipped with a filter mouthpiece, allowing smoke and aroma components to pass through; a heated aroma generator (made by rolling the heated aroma generator substrate from the outer packaging of the tobacco cartridge) is connected to the mouthpiece, which is in contact with the heating element. This structure has the function of increasing the amount of gas inhaled and filtering out non-tobacco material shedding and dust. In addition, in terms of material structure design, the heated aroma generator also has the characteristic of suppressing the generation of non-tobacco material shedding and dust without reducing the amount of gas inhaled. Methods for solving difficult problems

[0021] In other words, the aroma cartridge of the present invention employs at least one of the following designs: a heated aroma generator, made of a heated aroma generating substrate and in contact with a heating element, is fitted with a filter-type mouthpiece (for filtering the smoke aerosol and aroma components generated after the heating element is heated); and an outer packaging portion of the cartridge, which encloses the outer periphery and connects the heated aroma generator and the mouthpiece together. Furthermore, at least one of the heated aroma generator and the mouthpiece employs at least one of the following designs: a smoke and aroma component inhalation optimization device; and a smoke and aroma component sustaining gas generating material.

[0022] This suction optimization device and the gas-generating maintenance material refer to the following structures and materials, respectively. The suction optimization device has two structures that serve the following functions: increasing the intake volume of the mouthpiece; and preventing and capturing detached particles and dust from the heated aroma generator, such as non-tobacco materials. More specifically, the suction optimization device has the following structures: a chamber (which increases the intake volume by expanding the gas passage of the filter (attached to the mouthpiece)), a shape-reinforcing member (attached to the support element to prevent a decrease in intake volume due to deformation; the support element prevents the heated aroma generator (attached to the mouthpiece) from moving to one side of the mouthpiece), a heat-insulating material (attached to the mouthpiece to prevent damage to the joint caused by heat diffusion), a cover material (to prevent the generation of detached particles and dust from non-tobacco materials, etc.), and a spacer material (to capture detached particles and generated dust from non-tobacco materials, etc.). The gas-generating maintenance material is a material that will not block the gas passage (i.e., the passage through which gas is released from the heated aroma generator). More specifically, the present invention provides the following gas-generating materials: a heated aroma-generating substrate (with an improved internal structure through a manufacturing method), a heated aroma-generating substrate (with an optimized formulation and inserted into a heated aroma-generating body), inorganic particles (present in the interior and / or surface of the heated aroma-generating substrate (inserted into the heated aroma-generating body), and a heated aroma-generating substrate (with an improved filling rate). The structure and materials of the present invention will be described in detail below.

[0023] Firstly, in the aromatic tobacco cartridge of the present invention, the filter tip is a cylindrical filter tip made of fiber, and the filter tip constitutes the entirety or part of the aforementioned mouthpiece, while the smoking optimization device adopts a chamber design (not continuous along the length of the filter tip). This filter tip is made of commonly used polyester fibers such as cellulose acetate (CA) fiber and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). When using an aromatic tobacco cartridge equipped with a heated aroma generator (using non-tobacco materials), the gas flow rate inhaled by a typical smoker is insufficient; therefore, the chamber design helps to increase the smoker's inhalation volume.

[0024] Although the shape and number of chambers are not specifically limited and can be appropriately determined according to the type of heated aroma generator, given the effect of increasing the amount of inhaled gas for the average smoker and the ease of manufacturing the chambers, at least one chamber should be designed at one or both ends along the length of the filter tip.

[0025] In addition, the design of the chamber location should consider the following effect: when the smoker makes a puffing motion, the gas can flow evenly into the smoker's entire oral cavity. When designing a single chamber, it is suitable to arrange the chamber on the central axis of the cylinder along the length of the filter. When designing two chambers, it is suitable to arrange the chambers centered on the central axis of the cylinder along the length of the filter. Furthermore, when designing three or more chambers, it is suitable to arrange the chambers in the following positions: on the central axis of the cylinder along the length of the filter; on the central axis of the cylinder along the length of the filter; or in a rotationally symmetrical distribution centered on the central axis of the cylinder along the length of the filter.

[0026] Furthermore, from the perspective of increasing the amount of inhaled gas for ordinary smokers and the ease of manufacturing the chamber, a cylindrical or conical shape is preferable, although the shape of the base of the cylindrical or conical chamber is not limited. However, chambers can be quickly manufactured using general mechanical drilling, electrical discharge machining, and laser processing techniques, so from a processability point of view, a cylindrical or conical shape is preferred.

[0027] This filter tip can be used as a standalone part of the mouthpiece or as part of it. When the filter tip is only part of the mouthpiece, the remaining portion can be designed as a cavity (formed by the cartridge outer packaging). The arrangement of the filter tip and the cavity is not particularly restricted; a design can be used where the heated aroma compound is adjacent to the filter tip, or vice versa. The cartridge outer packaging is typically made of films and tissues made of polyolefin resins (such as PE and PP), PET resin, CA resin, and polylactic acid (PLA). When the cavity is formed by the cartridge outer packaging, although the material varies, the thickness of the cartridge outer packaging must be sufficient to maintain the strength of the mouthpiece.

[0028] In addition to the filter, incorporating high-quality functional components into the mouthpiece also enhances its functionality. These typical components usually include a support member (preventing the heated aroma generator from moving towards the mouthpiece) and a cooling member (cooling the smoke emitted from the aerosol-forming agent in the heated aroma generator, promoting smoke generation, and lowering the gas temperature). The mouthpiece is composed of the support member, cooling member, and filter. Only one of these components can be used, or a combination of both can be employed. When using only one component, it can be designed between the heated aroma generator and the filter. When using both, the support member and cooling member can be designed between the heated aroma generator and the filter in this order or the reverse order.

[0029] The purpose of lowering the gas temperature using a cooling component is twofold: to condense the volatilized aerosol forming agent to produce smoke; and to reduce the temperature of the gas itself within the extremely short gap between the heating element of the aromatic cartridge and the mouthpiece, allowing the smoker to enjoy a comfortable smoking experience in their mouth. Therefore, the cooling component is preferably designed for heat exchange, using a high-porosity cylindrical porous section with continuous pores or a cylindrical tube with multiple through holes. The porosity should be at least 50%, preferably 70-90%. Raw materials can include polyolefin resins (PE, PP, etc.), PET resin, CA resin, and polylactic acid (PLA), but materials made by winding metal foil (e.g., aluminum, characterized by high thermal conductivity) onto these materials, along with the metal itself, are preferred.

[0030] In this configuration, the mouthpiece includes essential components—a filter (which allows the smoker to hold the flavored cartridge in their mouth and filters the gas, making the flavor milder) and can be fitted with support and / or cooling components as needed. When using this structure, the filter restricts gas intake, so the intake volume can be increased by shortening the filter's length. Therefore, to replace the aforementioned chamber design, we investigated an alternative mouthpiece structure (increasing intake volume by shortening the filter).

[0031] The length of the aromatic cartridge and the length of the heated aromatic generator depend on the structure of the heated smoking device. Therefore, when the filter of the mouthpiece is shortened, the structure becomes one where a support member replaces part of the filter. Traditional support members can prevent the heated aromatic generator from moving in the mouthpiece direction, but they cannot obstruct gas passage. Therefore, a hollow columnar structure with thinner sides is used, and inexpensive polyolefin resins (such as polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP)), plastics (such as CA resin), and paper are used as materials. At the same time, to avoid obstructing gas passage, a cavity design and a thinner side support member are preferred. However, when the filter is shortened and the length of such support members increases, mouthpiece deformation is easily caused.

[0032] To address this problem, the support member of the present invention has the following structure: in an aromatic tobacco cartridge equipped with a mouthpiece (consisting of at least a filter and a support member), the mouthpiece will not deform even if the length of the support member increases and the thickness of the side becomes thinner, while ensuring that the inhalation volume does not decrease.

[0033] In other words, in this aromatic cartridge, the mouthpiece is equipped with a support member (which includes a through hole to prevent the heated aromatic generator from moving in the mouthpiece direction), and the cylindrical central axis of the support member and the through hole are substantially the same. The inhalation optimization device includes a shape-reinforcing member (which can be fixed or moved within the through hole). More specifically, this shape-reinforcing member is composed of at least one plate-like member, which is coplanar with the axis of the support member and its through hole, and contacts the inner wall of the through hole. By designing such a plate-like member within the cylindrical through hole of the support member, even if the length of the cylindrical support member increases and its side thickness decreases, the raw material does not need to be changed, and deformation of the support member can be prevented. The shape of the plate-like member is preferably a cross-section (i.e., rectangular) cut along the cylindrical axis. From the perspective of inhalation volume, the thinner the plate-like member and the fewer the number, the better. However, considering the issue of preventing deformation, a quantity of 2 to 4 pieces of polyolefin resin with a thickness of 0.1 to 0.5 mm is preferred.

[0034] Furthermore, from the perspective of preventing deformation of the supporting member, the shape-reinforcing member is preferably equipped with a concentric column (with a radius smaller than that of the through hole (whose axis is approximately the same as the cylindrical central axis of the supporting member and the through hole)) and a plate-like member (designed to contact the outer periphery of the concentric column and the inner wall of the through hole radially). However, from the perspective of gas intake, the shape-reinforcing member is preferably a hollow concentric column.

[0035] In this way, in an aromatherapy cartridge equipped with a support member (with a shape-reinforcing member adjacent to the heated aroma generator to prevent movement of the heated aroma generator in the mouthpiece direction) and a mouthpiece (equipped with a filter adjacent to the support member), gas inhalation can be optimized without causing deformation of the support member. However, for greater control over gas inhalation, the filter is preferably designed with an internal chamber. Alternatively, a cooling member (which effectively converts the volatilized aerosol forming agent into smoke aerosol) can be disposed between the filter and the support member. In both cases, the filter is preferably designed with an internal chamber to further optimize inhalation volume.

[0036] On the other hand, by improving the design of the filter and support components, the inhalation volume can be increased. Under the influence of convection, the heat energy of the gas can be easily transferred from the heating element to the filter, potentially reducing the bonding force between the components constituting the flavored cartridge. The location of this bonding surface varies depending on the structure of the flavored cartridge, and specific examples are as follows: the interface between the heated aroma generator and the filter, support component, cooling component, and cartridge outer packaging; the interface between the filter, support component, cooling component, and cartridge outer packaging; the interface between the support component, cooling component, and cartridge outer packaging; and the interface between the cooling component and cartridge outer packaging, etc.

[0037] When the bonding strength at the interfaces decreases, gas leakage will occur, adversely affecting the inhalation volume. Therefore, a heat insulation component is preferably designed between the heated aroma generator and the mouthpiece. Unlike the support component adjacent to the heated aroma generator, this heat insulation component cannot allow the high-temperature gas to diffuse completely. Therefore, a heat-insulating porous portion made of plastic (such as sponge with continuous pores in long channels) is preferred, as long as the material has the function of cooling after slight retention. Therefore, the length of the heat insulation component is extremely short, and it does not need to have a cooling function like a cooling component. It is preferred to be used as an alternative to the support component (to prevent the heated aroma generator from moving in the direction of the mouthpiece).

[0038] In addition, in such Figure 3 The heated smoking device shown uses a heating element covering the cavity (rather than a typical heated smoking device with a needle-shaped heating element at the bottom of the cavity). Figure 2 Since heat has a significant impact on the aroma cartridge, the bonding force between the interfaces of the aforementioned components decreases significantly. Therefore, it is necessary to design a heat insulation component to prevent the bonding force from decreasing (i.e., to prevent a reduction in inhalation volume). As mentioned above, from the perspective of preventing a reduction in inhalation volume by eliminating the heat effect of the heating element, the present invention provides an aroma cartridge in which a heat insulation component (as an inhalation optimization device) is placed between the heated aroma generator and the mouthpiece.

[0039] Furthermore, the heated aroma-generating substrate emits various aromas, which may result in a very low fiber content. In this situation, even with adjustments to the binder formulation, it is impossible to significantly reduce the proportion of non-tobacco materials to maintain the aroma. Moreover, compared to conventional practices, it is more likely to generate shedding particles and dust from non-tobacco materials. After a smoker inhales, these particles and dust are transported along the mouthpiece, clogging the gap between the filter and the cooling components, thus greatly reducing the amount inhaled. Additionally, when using a heated aroma-generating substrate formulated in this way, inserting the aroma cartridge into the needle-shaped heating element also easily leads to the generation of shedding particles or dust.

[0040] Therefore, the present invention relates to an aromatherapy cartridge equipped with the following inhalation optimization device: a cover material is provided at the heated aroma generator end (mouthpiece side), and a spacer material is provided at the other end (other side of the mouthpiece). Depending on the state of the heated aroma generator substrate and the heated aroma generator (covering the substrate), only one of the cover material and the spacer material may be installed, or both may be installed simultaneously. By installing such a cover material and / or spacer material, clogging of the filter and / or cooling components due to detached material and dust can be prevented, while ensuring a stable inhalation volume.

[0041] As described above, this invention presents a solution aimed at improving the gas inhalation optimization of aromatic tobacco cartridges from a structural perspective. However, to achieve optimized inhalation, improvements are also needed to the heated aromatic generator (which releases gas upon heating). The gas release rate of the heated aromatic generator is closely related to the inhalation volume, which will be explained below. In this invention, the material used to stabilize the gas release rate is referred to as a "gas-generating maintenance material."

[0042] Although we have already explained why it is impossible to further improve the amount of gas released after heating the heated aroma generator, this is a key point of this invention and will therefore be explained again below. The aerosol forming body containing tobacco material can maintain the blocky shape of the tobacco material, preventing it from falling off and fusing. However, when using non-tobacco materials that do not contain a large amount of fiber, a large amount of fibrous binders is required to maintain the stable blocky shape of the heated aroma generator substrate. Therefore, as the amount of binder added increases, the density of the heated aroma generator substrate also increases accordingly, leading to blockage of gas channels and making it difficult to inhale smoke and other components.

[0043] Furthermore, aerosol forming agents are composed of glycerol, propylene glycol, and other substances that are liquid at room temperature. Therefore, the more binder present, the easier it is for the aerosol forming agent to seep out of the heated aroma-generating substrate over time. Combined with the fusion of the heated aroma-generating substrates, this can easily lead to blockage of the pathways between them, making it difficult to inhale smoke and other components. In addition, if this fusion occurs, not only will the heating element be difficult to insert into the heated aroma-generating substrate, but it may also be damaged. Conversely, if the amount of binder is reduced to ensure unobstructed gas passages, non-tobacco materials may detach, generating dust, making it difficult to maintain the stability of the cartridge shape, and potentially damaging the heating element when it is inserted. Additionally, these components may also be inhaled into the mouth.

[0044] Therefore, in this invention, a method [apparatus] for manufacturing a heated aromatic generating substrate has been discovered to solve the aforementioned problems. In the following description, the manufacturing methods for each step will be primarily described. However, it has been clearly established that a manufacturing apparatus exists in which the overall manufacturing method can be implemented by providing means for carrying out each step. Therefore, we will describe them simultaneously as both "steps [means]" and "methods [apparatus]," rather than repeatedly describing the manufacturing method and manufacturing equipment.

[0045] The above-mentioned problems can be solved by the manufacturing method [apparatus] of the heated aroma-generating substrate as follows: The heated aroma-generating substrate is manufactured by using a composition (such as non-tobacco materials, aerosol forming agents, binders, anti-adhesion agents, fragrances, non-tobacco material extracts, preservatives, etc.) dispersed or dissolved in a medium (e.g., pure water, alcohol, etc.) and then drying and cutting the formed sheet using compression molding methods (e.g., papermaking, rolling, pressing, etc.) and casting methods. It can be considered that the internal structure of the heated aroma-generating substrate undergoes various changes through the manufacturing method [apparatus] in the forming and drying processes [means].

[0046] The basis for this is as follows: For example, in different types of polymer blends, the separation structure of the blends is affected by the manufacturing method [apparatus] and manufacturing conditions; when using emulsions and suspensions that disperse oil in water, whether they are oil-in-water or water-in-oil types is affected by various factors (e.g., type of oil, oil-to-water ratio, type of surfactant, etc.). Due to the complexity of the material systems involved, it is almost impossible to analyze the significant structural differences in the thermally aromatic substrate caused by differences in manufacturing methods [apparatus], and finding analytical methods would require a great deal of effort. The manufacturing methods [apparatus] of polymer blends or emulsions cause differences in internal structure because: due to the limited number of formulated substances and the long history of related research, analytical methods have been established, thus it can be clearly stated that the structural differences are caused by manufacturing conditions.

[0047] Various research institutions have conducted extensive studies on manufacturing methods [apparatus] for heat-generating aromatic substrates. One such manufacturing method [apparatus] will be described below. This example is a method [apparatus] for preparing heat-generating aromatic sheets using the following steps [means], and then cutting them to form heat-generating aromatic fillers: a non-tobacco material preparation step [means] (drying and pulverizing non-tobacco materials, followed by dry mixing), a raw material preparation step [means] (raw materials selected from aerosol forming agents, binders, anti-adhesion agents, fragrances, non-tobacco material extracts, preservatives, etc.), a pure water and alcohol preparation step [means], a wet mixing step [means] (mixing all the prepared materials together), a papermaking step [means] (using pulp (prepared after wet mixing) to manufacture a water-containing sheet), a sheet forming step [means] (rolling the water-containing sheet prepared by the papermaking method to manufacture a sheet), and a drying step [means] (drying the sheet prepared by the forming step [means].

[0048] However, the heated aroma-generating substrate prepared using this method [device] is difficult to maintain in a block shape, thus requiring the use of a large amount of binder. As a result, the aerosol forming agent seeps out, and the heated aroma-generating substrate also fuses. Therefore, over time, the gas release of the heated aroma generator (using the aforementioned filler) will change significantly, making it impossible for smokers to inhale a stable gas.

[0049] In the aromatic tobacco cartridge of the present invention, the material used to stabilize the gas release of the heated aromatic generator (i.e., the gas-generating material) is a heated aromatic generating substrate prepared by the following steps [means]: a dry mixing step [means] (for mixing non-tobacco materials that have been dried and pulverized), a first wet mixing step [means] (mixing a material selected from non-tobacco materials (prepared by the dry mixing step [means]), aerosol forming agent, binder or thickener, cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), fragrance, non-tobacco extract, β-cyclodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose and preservative with a mixture of alcohol and pure water), a second... The process involves two wet mixing steps (adding pure water and / or alcohol to a mixture of alcohol and pure water containing non-tobacco materials (made using the first wet mixing step) to produce a pulp containing non-tobacco materials), a papermaking process (using the pulp (made using the second wet mixing step) to produce a water-containing sheet), a sheet forming process (compressing the water-containing sheet to process it into a sheet), a drying process (drying the sheet (made using the forming process) to produce a heat-generating aroma sheet), and a sheet processing process (cutting or folding the heat-generating aroma sheet).

[0050] The manufacturing feature of this method [apparatus] lies in the second wet mixing. By adding pure water and an alcohol in the second wet mixing, the dispersion state of the aerosol forming agent and non-tobacco materials (e.g., polypropylene glycol, glycerin, etc.) can be improved, thereby stabilizing the bulk morphology of the heated aroma-generating substrate without increasing the amount of binder added, while reducing the exudation of the aerosol forming agent. In particular, the alcohol is preferably an effective lower monohydric alcohol (e.g., ethanol, propanol, etc.), and its addition amount is preferably 0.1 to 10 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of the non-tobacco materials.

[0051] In the second type of aromatic tobacco cartridge of the present invention, the gas-generating material used is a heated aromatic generating substrate prepared by the following process [means]: a dry mixing process [means] (mixing non-tobacco materials that have been dried and pulverized), a first wet mixing process [means] (mixing a material selected from non-tobacco materials (prepared by the dry mixing process [means]), aerosol forming agent, binder or thickener, cross-linked PVP, fragrance, non-tobacco extract, β-cyclodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose and preservative with a mixture of alcohol and pure water), and a second wet mixing process [means] (adding the above-mentioned non-tobacco materials with alcohol and pure water to a mixture containing the first wet mixing process [means]). The process involves: adding pure water and / or alcohol again to produce a pulp containing non-tobacco materials; papermaking process (using the pulp (made using a second wet mixing process [means]) to produce a water-containing sheet); sheet forming process (compressing or casting the water-containing sheet to process it into a sheet); absorption process (using the water-containing sheet (using the sheet forming process to reduce the water content to less than 50% by mass) to coat or impregnate it with an aerosol forming agent); drying process (drying the sheet (made using the aerosol absorption process [means]) to produce a heat-generating aroma sheet); and sheet processing process (cutting or folding the heat-generating aroma sheet).

[0052] The manufacturing feature of this method [apparatus] also lies in the second wet mixing, where the alcohol is preferably a lower monohydric alcohol (e.g., ethanol, propanol, etc.), and its addition amount is preferably 0.1 to 10 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the non-tobacco material. Similar to the first manufacturing method [apparatus], but characterized by the addition of an aerosol forming agent absorption step [means], namely: applying or impregnating an aerosol forming agent onto an aqueous sheet (moisture content reduced to less than 50% by mass). In this manufacturing method, the dispersion of the aerosol forming agent and the non-tobacco material is poor, and the aerosol forming agent and the non-tobacco material are free in the undried heated aroma-generating substrate sheet (moisture content less than 50% by mass), making it difficult for the aerosol forming agent to be absorbed. However, the second wet step [means] can improve the dispersion. Therefore, in the aerosol forming agent absorption process [means], the aerosol forming agent is absorbed into the interior of the sheet. Thus, even if the amount of aerosol forming agent and binder added is the same as in the first manufacturing method [apparatus], the block shape of the heated aroma generating substrate can still be stably maintained. In addition to reducing the exudation of the aerosol forming agent, the aerosol forming agent also becomes more volatile after being heated.

[0053] In the third type of aromatic tobacco cartridge of the present invention, the gas-generating material used is a heated aromatic generating substrate prepared by the following process [means]: a wet mixing process [means] (mixing dried and pulverized non-tobacco material with pure water to prepare a slurry containing non-tobacco material), a papermaking process [means] (using the above slurry (prepared by the wet mixing process [means]) to manufacture a water-containing sheet), a forming process [means] (compressing or casting the water-containing sheet to process it into a sheet), and a drying process [means] (reducing the moisture content of the sheet (prepared by the sheet forming process [means]) to less than 50%. (Amount %), absorption and adsorption process [means] (using a mixture (a material selected from aerosol forming agent, binder or thickener, cross-linked PVP, fragrance, non-tobacco extract, β-cyclodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, water concentrate (discharged from the sheet forming process [means]) and preservative mixed with alcohol and pure water) to coat or impregnate the sheet (made by the drying process [means])), drying process [means] (drying the sheet (made by the absorption and adsorption process [means]) to make a heated aroma-generating sheet), sheet processing process [means] (cutting or folding the heated aroma-generating sheet).

[0054] In the first and second manufacturing methods [apparatus], all materials, including non-tobacco materials, are wet-mixed with pure water and alcohol to obtain a slurry, which is then processed using a papermaking method to form a water-containing sheet. The third manufacturing method [apparatus] is characterized by using a single slurry (non-tobacco materials) to prepare the water-containing sheet, and absorbing and adsorbing other materials (e.g., aerosol forming agents) in the dried sheet. In the first and second manufacturing methods [apparatus], wet dispersion of all materials is inherently challenging to improve the dispersion of non-tobacco materials and aerosol forming agents. A manufacturing method [apparatus] that does not involve mixing and dispersing non-tobacco materials and aerosol forming agents was investigated. It was found that in the dried non-tobacco material sheet, the mixture of other materials (aerosol forming agents, etc.) with pure water and alcohol can rapidly penetrate, achieving absorption and adsorption, thus achieving the objective of this invention. The block morphology of the heated aroma-generating substrate produced using this method [apparatus] is stable, and the exudation of aerosol forming agents is also reduced.

[0055] In the fourth type of aromatic cartridge of the present invention, the gas-generating material is a heated aromatic generating substrate prepared by the following steps [means]: a non-tobacco material preparation step [means] (drying and pulverizing non-tobacco materials), a mixing step [means] of fragrance and / or non-tobacco extracts (mixing fragrance and / or non-tobacco extracts, cross-linked PVP and / or β-cyclodextrin with alcohol and / or leaving fragrance and / or non-tobacco extracts on cross-linked PVP and / or β-cyclodextrin), an aerosol forming agent dissolving step [means] (at least mixing aerosol forming agent, binder or thickener with pure water), a wet mixing step [means] (mixing the material prepared by the non-tobacco material preparation step [means], the material prepared by the fragrance and / or non-tobacco extract dissolving step [means], and the material prepared by the aerosol forming agent dissolving step [means]), a sheet forming step [means] (compressing the material (prepared by the wet mixing step [means]) to manufacture a heated aromatic generating sheet), and a sheet processing step [means] (cutting or folding the heated aromatic generating sheet).

[0056] The manufacturing methods [equipment] up to date are characterized by the formation of sheets from pulp of non-tobacco materials, etc., through a papermaking process [means]. However, given the results of the third manufacturing method [equipment], there are problems with casting sheets using pulps with various properties (e.g., non-tobacco materials, etc.). Therefore, sheets of heated aromatic-generating substrates are made using a mixture of a small amount of pure water and alcohol with high viscosity (rather than a large amount of pure water and alcohol pulp) (e.g., non-tobacco materials, etc.), through a rolling mill (e.g., a three-roll mill, etc.). In this method [apparatus], we believe that applying large shear and compressive forces to the mixture (e.g., non-tobacco materials, etc.) can uniformly mix and disperse all materials.

[0057] Here, the design includes a mixing process [means] (mixing flavorings and / or non-tobacco extracts, cross-linked PVP and / or β-cyclodextrin with alcohol and / or retaining flavorings and / or non-tobacco extracts on cross-linked PVP and / or β-cyclodextrin) and an aerosol-forming agent dissolving process [means] (at least mixing aerosol-forming agents, binders or thickeners with pure water). Importantly, materials soluble in pure water and alcohol (e.g., flavorings, non-tobacco material extracts, aerosol-forming agents, binders or thickeners, etc.) are pre-dissolved. In particular, when menthol and / or xylitol are used as flavorings, they can be stably present in the heated aroma-generating substrate under the adsorption of cross-linked PVP and / or β-cyclodextrin, and have the effect of inhibiting the exudation of aerosol-forming agents. Therefore, the mixing process [means] (mixing flavorings and / or non-tobacco extracts, cross-linked PVP and / or β-cyclodextrin with alcohol and / or retaining flavorings and / or non-tobacco extracts on cross-linked PVP and / or β-cyclodextrin) plays an extremely important role.

[0058] The manufacturing method [apparatus] has the following advantages: maintaining the stable block shape of the heated aroma generating substrate; significantly reducing the exudation of aerosol forming agents; preventing the heated aroma generating substrate from melting; accelerating the volatilization of gases after the heated aroma generator is heated; and preventing the inhalation amount from decreasing over time.

[0059] Furthermore, the sheet forming process of this manufacturing method [apparatus] preferably includes the following step [means]: adding a material selected from non-tobacco materials, aerosol forming agents, binders or thickeners, cross-linked PVP, flavorings, non-tobacco extracts, β-cyclodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, preservatives, and pure water. In the above-mentioned preferred sheet forming process [means], the mixing effect can be enhanced by applying shear and compression forces, the moisture content can be controlled, and the volatility of the aerosol forming agent can be enhanced.

[0060] In the fifth type of aromatic tobacco cartridge of the present invention, the gas-generating material is a heated aromatic generating substrate prepared by the following process [means]: a first wet mixing process [means] (mixing a material selected from non-tobacco materials (after drying and pulverizing), a first binder aqueous solution (prepared by dissolving the first binder in pure water), an aerosol forming agent, cross-linked PVP, fragrance, non-tobacco material extract, β-cyclodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose and preservative), a curing process [means] (maintaining the stable state of the mixture (prepared by the first wet mixing process [means]), a second wet mixing process [means] (mixing the cured mixture (prepared by the curing process [means]) with a second binder aqueous solution (prepared by dissolving the second binder in pure water), a sheet forming process [means] (compressing the material (prepared by the second wet mixing process [means]) to form a heated aromatic generating sheet), and a sheet processing process [means] (cutting or folding the heated aromatic generating sheet). In addition, in this manufacturing method [apparatus], similar to the fourth manufacturing method [apparatus], the sheet forming process [means] preferably includes the following step [means]: adding a material selected from non-tobacco materials, aerosol forming agents, binders or thickeners, cross-linked PVP, flavorings, non-tobacco extracts, β-cyclodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, preservatives, and pure water.

[0061] This manufacturing method [apparatus] is specifically designed with a curing process [means] for the mixture, and a process [means] for adding a binder twice, before and after the curing process [means]. As the binder, the first time a modified cellulose polymer is preferred, and the second time a polysaccharide polymer other than cellulose is preferred.

[0062] The curing process [means] means that the dispersion state of the mixture (non-tobacco materials, etc.) changes over time. It is speculated that this process will lead to the formation of a stable and uniform dispersion state with the lowest energy, and this change in state will help to promote the formation of a blocky morphology of the heated aromatic substrate.

[0063] Furthermore, by adding the binder in two stages, the mixture can be well dispersed and the viscosity can be easily adjusted even with a reduced amount of binder. However, this is closely related to the curing process. The first addition of the binder and the curing treatment promote a stable dispersion of the mixture, making the second addition of the binder easier, reducing the amount needed, and facilitating viscosity adjustment. Therefore, modified cellulose polymers with excellent dispersing ability are preferred for the first addition of the binder. For the second addition, polysaccharide polymers other than cellulose (thickeners with excellent viscosity-adjusting properties) are preferred.

[0064] Modified cellulose polymers preferably use at least one of the following: methylcellulose, ethylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, carboxyethylcellulose, hydroxymethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, and sodium, potassium, and calcium salts of carboxymethyl and carboxyethylcellulose. Polysaccharide polymers preferably use at least one of the following: konjac mannan oligosaccharide (glucomannan), guar gum, pectin, carrageenan, tamarind seed gum, gum arabic, soybean polysaccharides, locust bean gum, ark sylvestris gum, xanthan gum, and agar.

[0065] In addition, the preferred amounts of binder are 5 to 20 parts by weight (first addition) and 0.1 to 5 parts by weight (second addition) relative to 100 parts by weight of non-tobacco materials.

[0066] The curing process (to promote a stable dispersion of the mixture) also requires appropriate conditions, preferably a curing treatment at 15–30°C for 72–336 hours. The binder is a polymer with hydroxyl or carboxyl groups; therefore, the presence or absence of hydrogen bonds leads to differences in the molecular state when dissolved in pure water and alcohol, which can be considered a temperature-dependent phenomenon. Experimental results have yielded an optimal temperature range. The dispersion changes over time, and a minimum time is required to stabilize it. However, even exceeding the required time will not result in significant changes to the dispersion and may even lead to reduced productivity.

[0067] As described above, the present invention describes a solution for optimizing a heated aroma-generating substrate (a material that enables a heated aroma generator to stably release gas, i.e., a gas-generating material) through a manufacturing method [apparatus], and also considers a material that helps to release gas more actively and stably.

[0068] The gas-generating material used is inorganic particles. These inorganic particles serve two purposes, depending on their location. One is that they are present within the heated aromatic filler. Adding inorganic particles to the heated aromatic generator reduces the density of the heated aromatic substrate, maintains unobstructed gas channels, and improves the difficulty in inhaling the gas. The other is that they are present on the surface of the heated aromatic sheet or the heated aromatic substrate. Even if the aerosol forming agent seeps out of the heated aromatic substrate over time, the inorganic particles prevent fusion between the substrates and do not block the channels between the heated aromatic sheet or substrate, thus solving the problem of difficulty in inhaling components such as fumes. Once the fusion problem of the heated aromatic sheet or substrate is solved, the difficulty of inserting the heating element into the heated aromatic substrate is also naturally resolved. In addition, adding inorganic particles to the heated aroma generator can reduce the contact area between the heating element and the organic components of the heated aroma generator substrate, thereby reducing the pollution caused by the heating element to the heated smoke generator, regardless of the location of the inorganic particles (inside or on the surface of the heated aroma generator substrate).

[0069] To ensure the presence of these inorganic particles (as a gas-generating material) in the heated aroma-generating substrate, the inorganic particles can be added to the composition of the heated aroma-generating substrate as a raw material required for the manufacturing process. The method of adding the inorganic particles is not particularly limited, but the addition time is preferably before wet mixing of tobacco materials, etc.

[0070] On the other hand, in order to make inorganic particles exist on the surface of the heated aroma generating substrate, in the above five manufacturing methods [apparatus], the process [means] of sprinkling inorganic particles onto the heated aroma generating substrate can be set at the following times: after the process [means] of manufacturing the heated aroma generating sheet, after the process [means] of sprinkling inorganic particles onto the heated aroma generating sheet and after the sheet processing process [means] (manufacturing the heated aroma generating substrate).

[0071] The inorganic particles are preferably metal oxides (e.g., magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, titanium oxide, iron oxide, aluminum oxide, etc.), metal carbonates (e.g., magnesium carbonate, calcium carbonate, etc.), metal phosphates (e.g., calcium phosphate, etc.), titanates (e.g., potassium titanate, magnesium titanate, etc.), and silicon oxides (e.g., zeolites, colloidal silica, pyrolytic silica, etc.), with an average particle size of 1 to 100 μm being the most preferred. Furthermore, to effectively utilize the inorganic particles, the amount of inorganic particles added is preferably 0.1 to 10 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the non-tobacco material.

[0072] As described above, the aroma cartridge of the present invention comprises the following components: a heated aroma generator (formed by rolling a heated aroma generator substrate in contact with a heating element), a mouthpiece (equipped with a filter that can filter the smoke aerosol and aroma components generated by heating with the heating element), and an outer packaging part (connecting the heated aroma generator and the mouthpiece, and covering the outer periphery). The aroma cartridge is characterized by having a suction optimization device (for inhaling smoke and aroma components) and / or a gas generation maintenance material (for maintaining the generation of smoke and aroma components) installed at the heated aroma generator and / or the mouthpiece. The suction optimization device and gas generation maintenance material used in the present invention (i.e., the aroma cartridge) have been described above; further details regarding these inventions will be provided below.

[0073] First, to ensure stable inhalation of the gas, the filling ratio of the heated aroma-generating substrate (a material constituting the heated aroma generator) is preferably 60-90%. Exceeding the upper limit of this filling ratio makes it difficult for the smoker to inhale the gas. Below the lower limit, insufficient gas release occurs. In particular, to prevent continuous fusion of the heated aroma-generating substrate, the filling ratio is preferably 60-73%. When the filling ratio exceeds 73%, continuous fusion of the heated aroma-generating substrate becomes significant. However, this limitation does not apply to the following two types of heated aroma-generating substrates: heated aroma-generating substrates manufactured using the improved manufacturing method [apparatus] described above; and heated aroma-generating substrates containing inorganic particles internally or on their surface. Furthermore, when using these two types of heated aroma-generating substrates, even if the filling ratio exceeds 73%, continuous fusion will not be exacerbated.

[0074] Furthermore, the amount of aerosol forming agent included in the heated aroma generating substrate is preferably 50 to 80 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of non-tobacco materials. When the amount of aerosol forming agent added is lower than this formulation amount, insufficient volatilization of the aerosol forming agent (used to form aerosols) will occur. When the amount of aerosol forming agent added exceeds this formulation amount, the leakage of the aerosol forming agent from the heated aroma generating substrate will be accelerated, and the fusion of the heated aroma generating substrate will also be accelerated.

[0075] In addition, cross-linked PVP can stabilize the bulk morphology of the heated aroma-generating substrate and retain aroma components (e.g., menthol, xylitol, etc.), preferably 7 to 25 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of non-tobacco materials.

[0076] The preferred amount of microcrystalline cellulose is 7 to 25 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of non-tobacco materials. This microcrystalline cellulose is a free-flowing powder, insoluble in organic solvents (e.g., water, ethanol), and is used as an excipient in pharmaceutical tablet forming. This is because the flowability and high compressibility (manifested as large volume change) of microcrystalline cellulose effectively prevent cohesive failure during tablet forming using direct compression methods and prevent adhesion to molds. Similar effects are observed in heat-generating aroma-producing substrates, but this function is not achieved at amounts below the aforementioned concentration. Conversely, when the concentration exceeds this level, the proportions of other materials are relatively insufficient, adversely affecting the function of the heat-generating aroma-producing substrate.

[0077] Finally, relative to 100 parts by weight of non-tobacco materials, β-cyclodextrin is preferably 0.2 to 1.0 parts by weight. To enable cyclodextrin to retain aroma components (e.g., menthol, xylitol, etc.), its formulation amount should at least reach the above values; however, excessive cyclodextrin will inhibit its function as a base for heat-induced aroma generation. It is particularly preferable to add menthol when it is known to contain menthol, and menthol is an aroma component.

[0078] The following are specific examples of materials suitable for constituting the heated aroma-generating substrate of the present invention.

[0079] Parts that can be used as non-tobacco materials include: roots (including bulbs, tubers, tubers, etc.), stems, tubers, bark (including stem bark, bark, etc.), leaves, flowers (including petals, pistils, stamens, etc.), seeds, tree trunks and branches, etc.

[0080] Especially as bulbs, including: onions, lycoris radiata, tulips, hyacinths, garlic, scallions, and lilies. As corms, including: saffron, gladiolus, freesia, iris, taro, and konjac. As tubers, including: konjac, cyclamen, anemones, begonias, sweet potatoes, and taro. As rhizomes, including: canna lilies, lotus (lotus root), and ginger. As tuberous roots, including: dahlias, sweet potatoes, cassava, and Jerusalem artichokes. As rootstocks, including: Japanese yam (Japanese yam, wild yam, and other yam varieties). Other preferred varieties include: turnips, burdock, carrots, white radishes, kudzu, asparagus, bamboo shoots, angelica sinensis, white radishes, and snow lotus fruit.

[0081] Root vegetables (tubers) and the following listed plants contain carbohydrates, which are preferred for use as heat-sensitive aromatic filler sheets and fillers. Starches include corn starch (corn), potato starch (potato), sweet potato starch (sweet potato), and cassava starch (cassava), which can be used as thickeners and stabilizers. Furthermore, these starches can improve acid resistance, heat resistance, and shear resistance through cross-linking; improve storage stability and promote gelatinization through esterification and etherification; and improve transparency, film-forming properties, and storage stability through oxidation.

[0082] As seed fruits, the preferred choices are edible fruits (flesh) or seeds such as peaches, blueberries, lemons, oranges, apples, bananas, pineapples, mangoes, grapes, kumquats, melons, plums, almonds, cocoa, coffee beans, peanuts, sunflowers, olives, walnuts, and other nuts.

[0083] For seaweed, the preferred varieties include Ulva procumbens, Laminaria japonica, Laminaria serrata, Porphyra yezoensis, Laminaria japonica, Laminaria japonica, Gracilaria sanguinalis, Laminaria japonica var. thunbergii, Laminaria japonica root, Laminaria japonica ...

[0084] Non-tobacco materials are preferred for use as herbs and spices. These include: gardenia fruit, mandarin orange leaves, sansevieria, artemisia, sage, celery seeds, anise, alfalfa, purple coneflower, shallots, tarragon, immortelle, elderberry, allspice, orris root, oregano, orange peel, orange blossom, orange leaves, bell pepper, German chamomile, Roman chamomile, cardamom, curry leaves, garlic, catnip, caraway seeds, cinnamon, fennel, and cumin. Seeds, cloves, cardamom, green bell pepper, cornflower, saffron, cedarwood, cinnamon, jasmine, juniper berries, ghost pepper, ginger, star anise, spearmint, sumac, sage, mint, celery, celery seeds, turmeric, thyme, tamarind, tarragon, parsley, chives, dill, dill seeds, tomato (dried tomato), sage, dried coriander, nutmeg, hibiscus, habanero pepper. Mexican chili peppers, bird's eye peppers, basil, herbs, cilantro, parsley, red paprika, hyssop, espelt peppers, pink peppercorns, fenugreek seeds, fennel, brown mustard, black cardamom, black cumin, black pepper, vetiver, prawns, mint, horseradish, white pepper, white mustard, poppy seeds, porcini mushrooms, marjoram, mustard seeds, guinea pepper, marigolds, mallow flowers, nutmeg aril, yarrow flowers, eucalyptus, lavender, licorice, linden, red clover, red bell peppers, lemongrass, lemon verbena, lemon balm, lemon peel, roses, rosebuds (purple), rose hips, rose petals, rosemary, rose red, bay leaves, long pepper, sesame (raw sesame, roasted sesame), golden chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, three-eagle peppers, mountain peppers, chili peppers, grapefruit, etc. Alternatively, mixtures of various plants can be used in the form of blended spices (e.g., five-spice powder, galam masala, Moroccan blend, barigure, curry chicken masala, tandoori masala, four spices, Provençal herbs), or floral fragrances.

[0085] Tea can also be used. Tea is preferably made from non-tobacco materials with different aroma components because tea varieties differ not only from the plant used (for tea), but also from the processing method [equipment] of the same plant. Specifically, these include: Japanese tea, black tea, angelica tea, sweet tea, gynostemma pentaphyllum tea, aloe vera tea, ginkgo leaf tea, oolong tea, turmeric tea, willow oak tea, eleutherococcus senticosus tea, plantain tea, pennywort tea, persimmon leaf tea, chamomile tea, chamomile tea, bean tea, cassia seed tea, papaya and crabapple tea, chrysanthemum tea, spoon vine tea, guava tea, wolfberry tea, mulberry leaf tea, black bean tea, geranium tea, brown rice tea, burdock tea, purple gromwell tea, kelp tea, cherry blossom tea. Saffron tea, shiitake mushroom tea, perilla tea, jasmine tea, ginger tea, horsetail tea, calamus tea, Japanese swert tea, buckwheat tea, Liaodong aralia tea, dandelion tea, sweet tea, houttuynia cordata tea, eucommia tea, sword bean tea, elderberry tea, golden privet tea, coix seed tea, cassia seed tea, loquat leaf tea, Pu-erh tea, safflower tea, pine needle tea, yerba mate tea, barley tea, hairy maple tea, artemisia tea, eucalyptus tea, monk fruit tea, rooibos tea, bitter melon tea, etc. For these teas, the leftover tea leaves can be used. Using tea leaves allows for the reuse and effective utilization of expensive teas.

[0086] As for rice varieties, preferred varieties include indica rice (Indian type, continental type, long grain), African rice (Oryzaglaberrima), Asian rice (O.Sativa L), Java rice (Java type, tropical island type, large grain), japonica rice (Japanese type, temperate island type, short grain), and African new rice (interspecific hybrid of Asian and African rice). It can also be used in the form of powder or bran.

[0087] The preferred barley varieties include millet, oats (cultivated varieties of wild wheat), barley, wild oats, sorghum, dayflower, wheat, sorghum stalks, teff, pearl millet, highland barley (a variety of barley), Job's tears (fruit, not seeds), Japanese barnyard grass, fennec rice, wild rice, glutinous wheat (glutinous variety of barley), sorghum (sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench, sorghum), corn, rye, Amaranthus (amaranthus), quinoa, and buckwheat.

[0088] Legumes (Fabaceae) are preferred, including adzuki beans, carob beans, common beans, wild peas (Lathyrus sativus), black beans, cowpeas, winged beans, underground hard-skinned beans, broad beans, soybeans, adzuki beans, sword beans, tamarind, broad-leaved beans, sword beans, peas (Mucuna pruriens), bamboo beans, chickpeas, lentils, lentils, macrotyloma uniflorum, black-leaved beans, lima beans, peanuts, mung beans, lupins, lentils, and small lentils.

[0089] The preferred types of mushrooms are matsutake, shiitake, lactus, chrysanthemum, rose spirea, button mushroom, and larch mushroom.

[0090] Alternatively, the trunks, branches, bark, leaves, and roots of aromatic trees such as sugarcane (or the residue from syrup pressing), beets (beetroot), Japanese cypress, pine, cedar, cypress, camellia, and sandalwood can also be used.

[0091] Ferns, mosses, and other similar plants can also be used as non-tobacco materials.

[0092] Alternatively, byproducts and residues from the production of fermented beverages such as sake and wine can be used (wine lees, grape residues (including grape skins, seeds, and stems)).

[0093] On the other hand, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) uses known medicinal herbs preferentially. Specifically, these include: *Indigofera tinctoria*, *Rubia cordifolia* root, *Ficus pumila*, *Achyranthes bidentata*, *Styrax benzoin*, *Clematis chinensis*, *Artemisia capillaris*, fennel, turmeric, dried plum, *Lindera strychnifolia*, *Quercus acutissima*, *Ardisia crenata*, *Corydalis yanhusuo*, *Eupatorium fortunei*, *Corydalis yanhusuo*, *Eupatorium fortunei*, *Astragalus membranaceus*, *Scutellaria baicalensis*, *Polygonatum sibiricum*, *Phellodendron chinense*, *Coptis chinensis*, cherry bark, *Forsythia suspensa*, *Polygala tenuifolia*, *Sophora japonica*, *Allium macrostemon*, *Prunella vulgaris*, *Terminalia chebula*, *Polygonum multiflorum*, *Curcuma zedoaria*, *Pogostemon cablin*, kudzu root, chrysanthemum, *Trichosanthes kirilowii* root, *Trichosanthes kirilowii* fruit, dried ginger, licorice root, *Tussilago farfara* flower, *Artemisia argyi* leaf, *Platycodon grandiflorus*, *Hovenia dulcis* fruit, *Citrus aurantium* peel, *Citrus aurantium* fruit, chrysanthemum, tangerine peel, *Notopterygium incisum*, apricot kernel, kumquat, honeysuckle, *Lysimachia christinae*, *Lycium barbarum* fruit, * Walnut, Melia bark, large-leaf camphor tree, Dianthus superbus, Schizonepeta tenuifolia, cinnamon, Cassia seed, Morning glory seed, Scrophularia ningpoensis, Maltose, Safflower, Albizia julibrissin bark, Dalbergia odorifera, Fermented soybean, Elsholtzia ciliata, Red ginseng, Cyperus rotundus, Japonica rice, Magnolia officinalis, Ligusticum striatum, Acanthopanax senticosus, Achyranthes bidentata, Evodia rutaecarpa, Polygonum cuspidatum root, Arctium lappa, Schisandra chinensis, Bupleurum chinense, Asarum heterotropoides, Saffron, Smilax china, Crataegus pinnatifida, Gardenia jasminoides, Cornus officinalis, Sophora tonkinensis root, Ziziphus jujuba seed, Zanthoxylum bungeanum, Smilax china, Dioscorea opposita, Rehmannia glutinosa, Aster tataricus, Lycium chinense root bark, Lithospermum erythrorhizon root, Perilla frutescens seed, Perilla frutescens leaf, Tribulus terrestris seed, Dioscorea opposita calyx, Kochia scoparia fruit, Paeonia lactiflora, Cnidium monnieri fruit, Adenophora stricta, Plantago asiatica seed, Plantago asiatica herb, Amomum villosum, Houttuynia cordata, Ginger. Palm fruit, palm leaves, Cimicifuga, wheat, calamus root, magnolia flower, privet fruit, fraxinus bark, medicated leaven, gentian root, leonurus seed, pepper seeds, green tangerine peel, calamus root, pomegranate peel, dendrobium, chuanxiong rhizome, angelica root, chuanxiong root, inula flower, elderberry, amomum fruit, twig, mulberry mistletoe, cocklebur fruit, atractylodes rhizome, arborvitae leaf, dipsacus root, mulberry bark, sappanwood, perilla leaf, soapberry, rhubarb, jujube, areca peel, alisma rhizome, salvia root, bamboo shavings, bamboo joint ginseng, bamboo leaves, anemarrhena rhizome, burnet root, clove, hookworm, tangerine peel, arisaema rhizome, gastrodia rhizome, asparagus root, winter melon seeds, angelica root, castor bean, codonopsis root, rush pith, peach kernel, orange peel, dodder seed. Japanese horse chestnut fruit, Eucommia ulmoides, Angelica pubescens root, Trichosanthes kirilowii root, Cistanche deserticola, Myristica fragrans, Lonicera japonica, Ginseng, Fritillaria cirrhosa, Malt, Platycladus orientalis seed, White hyacinth bean, Ophiopogon japonicus, Psoralea corylifolia, Mentha haplocalyx, Guava, Pinellia ternata, Viper, Isatis indigotica root, Scutellaria barbata, Lilium brownii root, Angelica dahurica, Hedyotis diffusa, Stemona japonica root, Atractylodes macrocephala, Areca catechu, Stephania tetrandra, Imperata cylindrica root, Saposhnikovia divaricata, Typha orientalis pollen, Taraxacum mongolicum root, Paeonia suffruticosa bark, Ephedra sinica, Cannabis sativa seed, Vitex trifolia seed, Pine resin, Akebia quinata, Chaenomeles speciosa, Saussurea costus, Myrrh, Equisetum hyemale, Belamcanda chinensis, Alpinia oxyphylla, Polygonum multiflorum, Siraitia grosvenorii, Orchid, Longan pulp, Gentiana scabra, Alpinia officinarum, Ganoderma lucidum, Forsythia suspensa, Lysimachia christinae, Nelumbo nucifera seed, Phragmites communis root.

[0094] Finally, extracts from non-tobacco materials can also be called extracts. Extracts can take the form of liquids, syrups, powders, granules, solutions, etc.

[0095] As aerosol forming agents, glycerol, propylene glycol, sorbitol, triethylene glycol, lactic acid, glyceryl diacetate, glyceryl triacetate, triethylene glycol diacetate, triethyl citrate, isopropyl myristate, methyl stearate, dimethyl dodecanoate, dimethyl tetradecanoate, etc., are particularly preferred.

[0096] As a crosslinked PVP, commercially available products such as Divergan (registered trademark) manufactured by BASF Europe and Polychlal (registered trademark) VT manufactured by ISP can be used directly. Invention Effects

[0097] The present invention relates to an aromatic tobacco cartridge equipped with a suction optimization device, which solves the inherent problem of aromatic tobacco cartridges made of non-tobacco materials (aromatic tobacco cartridges that do not use tobacco components at all, but use non-tobacco materials without a large amount of fiber) (i.e., the problem of reduced gas inhalation by the smoker due to blockage of gas channels within and between the heating aromatic generation substrate). On the other hand, in an aromatic tobacco cartridge equipped with a gas-generating material, the problem of reduced gas release due to gas channel blockage can be improved, and the shedding or dust generation of non-tobacco materials can be prevented.

[0098] Furthermore, in this invention, the heated aroma generator equipped with inorganic particles (used as a gas-generating material) not only prevents fusion between the heated aroma generator substrates, but also solves the following problems: long-term stored aroma cartridges cannot be installed on the heating element of a heated smoking device; the heating element is damaged; and contamination occurs. Attached Figure Description

[0099] [ Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the general structure and manufacturing method / apparatus of a cylindrical aromatic tobacco cartridge. The aromatic tobacco cartridge can be inserted into the cavity of a heated smoking device, coming into contact with an electrically controlled heating element within the cavity. Under the heating action of the heating element, it generates smoke aerosol and aroma components, allowing the smoker to enjoy the pleasure of smoking. [ Figure 2 (A) is a schematic diagram of a heated smoking device with a needle-shaped electrically controlled heating element at the bottom of the cavity. (B) is a schematic diagram of a cylindrical aromatic tobacco cartridge. This cylindrical aromatic tobacco cartridge is installed on the heated smoking device (A), and is heated by the heating element to generate smoke aerosol and aromatic components, allowing the smoker to enjoy the pleasure of smoking. (C) is a schematic diagram of the aromatic tobacco cartridge (B) installed on (A). [ Figure 3 (A) is a schematic diagram of a heated smoking device. The electrically controlled heating element is designed to enclose the aromatic tobacco cartridge around the periphery of the cavity. (B) shows the... Figure 2(B) is a schematic diagram of the aromatic tobacco cartridge installed on the heated smoking device shown in (A). [ Figure 4 [This is a schematic diagram of the process [means] of the manufacturing method [apparatus] of the present invention, which includes a mouthpiece structure with a suction optimization device and a method for manufacturing an aromatic tobacco cartridge by joining the mouthpiece with a heated aromatic generator (without a material to maintain gas generation). [ Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge made according to one embodiment of the present invention. The cylindrical aromatic tobacco cartridge consists of a mouthpiece (comprised of a filter with a separate chamber for filtering gas) adjacent to a heated aromatic generator. The chamber has the following design features: it is cylindrical in shape, installed inside the filter, and one end of the chamber contacts one end of the filter along its length (the heated aromatic generator side), while maintaining the central axes of the straight cylinders of the filter and the chamber being almost identical. [ Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge made according to one embodiment of the present invention. The cylindrical aromatic tobacco cartridge consists of a mouthpiece (composed of a filter (formed by two chambers for filtering gas)) adjacent to a heated aromatic generator. The chambers are designed to be cylindrical, fitted inside the filter, with one end of each chamber contacting both ends of the filter along its length, while maintaining the central axes of the cylindrical shape of the filter and the chambers approximately the same. [ Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge made according to one embodiment of the present invention. The cylindrical aromatic tobacco cartridge consists of a mouthpiece (composed of a filter (formed by four chambers for filtering gas)) adjacent to a heated aromatic generator. The chambers are designed to be cylindrical, housed within the filter, with one end of each chamber contacting one end of the filter along its length (the heated aromatic generator side), and maintaining a rotationally symmetrical distribution centered on a cylindrical central axis along the length of the filter. [ Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge made according to one embodiment of the present invention. The cylindrical aromatic tobacco cartridge consists of a mouthpiece (composed of a filter (formed by five chambers for filtering gas)) adjacent to a heated aromatic generator. The chambers are designed to be cylindrical. Four chambers are installed inside the filter, with one end of each chamber contacting one end of the filter along its length (the side of the heated aromatic generator), maintaining rotational symmetry around a central axis of the cylindrical shape along the length of the filter. Another chamber is installed inside the filter, with one end contacting the other end of the filter along its length (the opposite side of the heated aromatic generator), while maintaining the central axes of the cylindrical shape of the filter and the chamber being nearly identical. [ Figure 9This is a schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge made according to one embodiment of the present invention. The cylindrical aromatic tobacco cartridge consists of a mouthpiece (comprised of a filter (formed by a single chamber for filtering gas)) adjacent to a heated aromatic generator. The chamber is designed to be a straight conical shape, fitted inside the filter, with one end of the chamber contacting one end of the filter along its length (the heated aromatic generator side), while maintaining the cylindrical central axis of the filter and the conical central axis of the chamber nearly identical. [ Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge made according to one embodiment of the present invention. The cylindrical aromatic tobacco cartridge consists of a mouthpiece (composed of a filter (formed by three chambers for filtering gas)) adjacent to a heated aromatic generator. The chambers are designed to be straight conical in shape, fitted inside the filter, with one end of the chamber contacting one end of the filter along its length (the heated aromatic generator side), and maintaining a rotationally symmetrical distribution centered on the central axis of the straight cylinder along the length of the filter. [ Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge manufactured according to one embodiment of the present invention. The cylindrical aromatic tobacco cartridge consists of a mouthpiece (formed by a filter (consisting of a chamber for filtering gas) and a cavity formed by the cartridge's outer packaging) adjacent to a heated aroma generator and the filter. The chamber design has the following characteristics: it is cylindrical in shape, installed inside the filter, and one end of the chamber contacts one end of the filter along its length (the heated aroma generator side), while maintaining the central axis of the cylindrical shape of the filter and the chamber being almost identical. [ Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge manufactured according to one embodiment of the present invention. The cylindrical aromatic tobacco cartridge consists of a mouthpiece (formed by a filter (consisting of four chambers for filtering gas) and a cavity formed by the cartridge's outer packaging) adjacent to a heated aroma generator and the filter. The chamber design has the following characteristics: it is cylindrical in shape, installed inside the filter, with one end of the chamber contacting one end of the filter along its length (the heated aroma generator side), while maintaining a rotationally symmetrical distribution centered on the central axis of the cylindrical shape along the length of the filter. [ Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge manufactured according to one embodiment of the present invention. The aromatic tobacco cartridge consists of a mouthpiece and a heated aromatic body adjacent to each other. The mouthpiece comprises a cylindrical support member (for preventing the heated aromatic body from moving towards the mouthpiece (adjacent to the heated aromatic body)) and a filter (formed by a chamber (adjacent to the cylindrical support member) for filtering gas). The chamber design has the following characteristics: the central axis of the straight cylinder of the filter and the chamber is approximately the same at both ends along the length of the filter. [ Figure 14This is a schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge manufactured according to one embodiment of the present invention. The aromatic tobacco cartridge consists of a mouthpiece and a heated aromatic body adjacent to each other. The mouthpiece comprises a cylindrical support member (for preventing the heated aromatic body from moving towards the mouthpiece (adjacent to the heated aromatic body)), a cylindrical cooling member (for cooling the components volatilized by the heated aromatic body (adjacent to the support member) after heating), and a filter (formed by a chamber (adjacent to the cooling member) for filtering gas). The chamber design has the following characteristics: the central axis of the straight cylinder of the filter and the chamber is approximately the same at both ends along the length of the filter. [ Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge made according to one embodiment of the present invention. The aromatic tobacco cartridge consists of a mouthpiece and a heated aromatic body adjacent to each other. The mouthpiece comprises a cylindrical cooling member (used to cool the components volatilized after heating the heated aromatic body (adjacent to the heated aromatic body)) and a filter (formed by a chamber adjacent to the cooling member for filtering the gas). The chamber design has the following characteristics: the central axis of the straight cylinder of the filter and the chamber is approximately the same at both ends along the length of the filter. [ Figure 16 [A schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge made according to one embodiment of the present invention. The aromatic tobacco cartridge is made by connecting a mouthpiece to a heated aromatic body. The mouthpiece consists of a support member (for preventing the heated aromatic body from moving towards the mouthpiece (adjacent to the heated aromatic body)) and a filter (adjacent to the support member, for filtering the gas). The suction optimization device is a plate-shaped reinforcing member fitted into a through hole in the support member (the support member and the through hole are approximately aligned with the central axis of the straight cylinder) (the axes of the support member and the through hole are in the same plane), and in contact with the inner wall of the through hole, and can be fixed or movable.] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge made according to one embodiment of the present invention. The aromatic tobacco cartridge consists of a mouthpiece and a heated aromatic body adjacent to each other. The mouthpiece comprises a support member (for preventing the heated aromatic body from moving towards the mouthpiece (adjacent to the heated aromatic body)) and a filter (adjacent to the support member, for filtering the gas). The inhalation optimization device is a shape-reinforcing member formed by the intersection of two plate-shaped reinforcing members. These members are installed in a through-hole of the support member (the axis of the support member and the through-hole are approximately the same) and contact the inner wall of the through-hole, and can be fixed or moved. [ Figure 18This is a schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge manufactured according to one embodiment of the present invention. The aromatic tobacco cartridge consists of a mouthpiece adjacent to a heated aromatic body. The mouthpiece comprises a support member (for preventing the heated aromatic body from moving towards the mouthpiece (adjacent to the heated aromatic body)) and a filter (adjacent to the support member, for filtering the gas). The suction optimization device comprises a tubular reinforcing member (with a radius smaller than the radius of the through hole containing an axis approximately the same as the central axis of the support member and the straight cylinder) and four plate-shaped reinforcing members (located on the outer periphery of the concentric tube, contacting the inner wall of the through hole radially along the concentric tube), which can be fixed or movable. The tubular reinforcing member and the four plate-shaped reinforcing members are installed in the through hole of the support member (whose central axis is approximately the same as the straight cylinder). [ Figure 19 [A schematic diagram of an aromatherapy cartridge made according to one embodiment of the present invention. This aromatherapy cartridge uses a concentric columnar reinforcing member of a solid column, replacing...] Figure 18 The tubular reinforcing member of the hollow concentric column shown. [ Figure 20 [Image showing a schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge made according to one embodiment of the present invention.] The aromatic tobacco cartridge consists of a mouthpiece and a heated aromatic body adjacent to each other. The mouthpiece comprises a reinforcing support member (equipped with a shape-reinforcing member to prevent the heated aromatic body (adjacent to the heated aromatic body) from moving towards the mouthpiece) and a filter (formed by a chamber (adjacent to the reinforcing support member, used for filtering gas)). The chamber design features that one end of the chamber contacts one end of the filter in the length direction (the heated aromatic body side), while maintaining the central axis of the straight cylinder of the filter and the chamber approximately the same. The suction optimization device consists of a tubular reinforcing member (with a radius smaller than the radius of the through hole where the axis approximately the same as the central axis of the support member and the straight cylinder is located) with a hollow concentric cylindrical tube, and four plate-shaped reinforcing members (contacting the inner wall of the through hole radially along the outer periphery of the tubular reinforcing member), which can be fixed or movable. The tubular reinforcing member and four plate-shaped reinforcing members are installed in the through hole of the support member (the support member and the straight cylinder have roughly the same central axis). [ Figure 21This is a schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge manufactured according to one embodiment of the present invention. The aromatic tobacco cartridge consists of a mouthpiece and a heated aromatic body adjacent to each other. The mouthpiece comprises a reinforcing support member (equipped with a shape-reinforcing member to prevent the heated aromatic body (adjacent to the reinforcing support member) from moving towards the mouthpiece), a cylindrical cooling member (for cooling the components volatilized by the heated aromatic body (adjacent to the reinforcing support member) after heating), and a filter (formed by a chamber (adjacent to the reinforcing support member, for filtering gas)). The chamber design has the following characteristics: one end of the chamber contacts one end of the filter along its length (the side of the heated aromatic body), while maintaining the straight cylindrical central axis of the filter and the chamber approximately the same. The suction optimization device is installed in the through hole of the support member (designed to be approximately the same as the central axis of the support member and the straight cylinder), and consists of a tubular reinforcing member of a hollow concentric cylindrical tube (with a radius smaller than the radius of the through hole where the axis approximately the same as the central axis is located) and four plate-shaped reinforcing members (which are in radial contact with the inner wall of the through hole along the outer periphery of the concentric cylindrical tube). It can be fixed or moved. [ Figure 22 This is a schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge made according to one embodiment of the present invention. The aromatic tobacco cartridge is made by connecting a mouthpiece to a heated aromatic body. The mouthpiece consists of a heat-insulating member (adjacent to the heated aromatic body, serving as a suction optimization device) and a filter (adjacent to the heat-insulating member, for filtering the gas). [ Figure 23 This is a schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge made according to one embodiment of the present invention. The aromatic tobacco cartridge is made by connecting a mouthpiece to a heated aromatic body. The mouthpiece consists of a heat-insulating member (adjacent to the heated aromatic body, serving as a suction optimization device), a cylindrical cooling member (used to cool the components volatilized by the heated aromatic body (adjacent to the heat-insulating member) after heating), and a filter (adjacent to the cooling member, used to filter the gas). [ Figure 24 This is a schematic diagram of the heated aroma generator portion of an aroma cartridge manufactured using one embodiment of the present invention. In this aroma cartridge, a cover material and a spacer material, serving as a puff optimization device, are respectively provided at both ends of the heated aroma generator. [ Figure 25 (A) is a schematic diagram of a heat-generating aroma-producing sheet made according to one embodiment of the present invention. (B) is a schematic diagram of a heat-generating aroma-producing filler made according to one embodiment of the present invention. [ Figure 26(A-1) is a schematic diagram of a heated aroma generator made according to one embodiment of the present invention. The heated aroma generator is made by folding a heated aroma generating sheet. (A-2) is a schematic diagram of a heated aroma generator made according to one embodiment of the present invention. The heated aroma generator is made by rolling a heated aroma generating sheet. (B) is a schematic diagram of a heated aroma generator made according to one embodiment of the present invention. The heated aroma generator contains a heated aroma generating filler. [ Figure 27 [This is a schematic diagram of the process [means] for preparing a heated aroma-generating substrate using one embodiment of the present invention, and a schematic diagram of the process [means] for manufacturing a heated aroma-generating substrate. The required processes [means] are as follows: a dry mixing process [means] (for mixing non-tobacco materials after drying and pulverizing), a first wet mixing process [means] (mixing a material selected from non-tobacco materials (prepared using a dry mixing process [means]), aerosol forming agents, binders or thickeners, crosslinked PVP, fragrances, non-tobacco extracts, β-cyclodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose and preservatives with a mixture of alcohol and pure water), and a second wet mixing process [means] (mixing a material containing non-tobacco materials with a mixture of alcohol and pure water (prepared using a first wet mixing process [means]). The process involves: adding pure water and / or alcohol again in the mixing process (to produce a pulp containing non-tobacco materials); papermaking process (using the pulp (made using a second wet mixing process) to produce a water-containing sheet); sheet forming process (compressing the water-containing sheet to process it into a sheet); drying process (drying the sheet (made using the sheet forming process) to produce a heat-generating aroma sheet); and sheet processing process (cutting or folding the heat-generating aroma sheet). [ Figure 28[This is a schematic diagram of the process [means] for producing a heated aroma-generating substrate using one embodiment of the present invention, and a schematic diagram of the process [means] for manufacturing a heated aroma-generating substrate. The required processes [means] are as follows: a dry mixing process [means] (for mixing non-tobacco materials after drying and pulverizing), a first wet mixing process [means] (mixing a material selected from non-tobacco materials (prepared using the dry mixing process [means]), aerosol forming agents, binders or thickeners, crosslinked PVP, fragrances, non-tobacco extracts, β-cyclodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose and preservatives with a mixture of alcohol and pure water), and a second wet mixing process [means] (adding pure water and / or alcohol again to the alcohol and pure water mixture containing non-tobacco materials (prepared using the first wet mixing process [means]) to produce a non-tobacco-containing...] The process includes: pulping material, papermaking process (using pulp (made by a second wet mixing process [means]) to manufacture a water-containing sheet), sheet forming process (compressing or casting the water-containing sheet to process it into a sheet), aerosol forming agent absorption process (using the water-containing sheet (using the sheet forming process to reduce the water content to less than 50% by mass) to coat or impregnate it with an aerosol forming agent), drying process (drying the sheet (made by the aerosol absorption process [means]) to produce a heated aromatic generating sheet), and sheet processing process (cutting or folding the heated aromatic generating sheet). [ Figure 29 [This is a schematic diagram of the process [means] for making a heated aroma-generating substrate using one embodiment of the present invention, and a schematic diagram of the process [means] for manufacturing a heated aroma-generating substrate. The required processes [means] are as follows: wet mixing process [means] (mixing dried and pulverized non-tobacco material with pure water to make a pulp containing non-tobacco material), papermaking process [means] (using the pulp (made using the wet mixing process [means]) to manufacture a water-containing sheet), sheet forming process [means] (compressing or casting the water-containing sheet to process it into a sheet), drying process [means] (reducing the moisture content of the sheet (made using the sheet forming process [means]) to less than 50% by mass), absorption and adsorption process [means] (using...] The mixture (a mixture of materials selected from aerosol forming agents, binders or thickeners, cross-linked PVP, fragrances, non-tobacco extracts, β-cyclodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, water concentrate (discharged from the sheet forming process [means]) and preservatives, mixed with alcohol and pure water) is applied to or impregnated onto the sheet (made by a drying process [means]), the drying process [means] (drying the sheet (made by absorption and adsorption processes [means]) to produce a heated aroma-generating sheet), and the sheet processing process [means] (cutting or folding the heated aroma-generating sheet). [ Figure 30[A schematic diagram of the process [means] for making a heated aroma generating substrate using one embodiment of the present invention and a schematic diagram of the process [means] for manufacturing a heated aroma generating substrate.] The required processes [means] are as follows: Non-tobacco material preparation process [means] (drying and pulverizing non-tobacco materials), mixing process [means] of flavorings and / or non-tobacco extracts (mixing flavorings and / or non-tobacco extracts, cross-linked PVP and / or β-cyclodextrin with alcohol and / or retaining flavorings and / or non-tobacco extracts on cross-linked PVP and / or β-cyclodextrin), aerosol forming agent dissolution process [means] (at least mixing aerosol forming agents, binders or thickeners with pure water), wet mixing process [means] (mixing the materials prepared in the non-tobacco material preparation process [means], the materials prepared in the flavorings and / or non-tobacco extract dissolution process [means], and the materials prepared in the aerosol forming agent dissolution process [means]), sheet forming process [means] (compressing materials (made using the wet mixing process [means]) to manufacture heated aroma-generating sheets), and sheet processing process [means] (cutting or folding the heated aroma-generating sheets). [ Figure 31 This is a schematic diagram of the process [means] for making a heat-generating aroma-producing substrate using one embodiment of the present invention, and a schematic diagram of the process [means] for manufacturing a heat-generating aroma-producing substrate. The required processes [means] are as follows: a first wet mixing process [means] (mixing a material selected from non-tobacco materials (after drying and pulverizing), a first binder aqueous solution (prepared by dissolving the first binder in pure water), an aerosol forming agent, crosslinked PVP, fragrance, non-tobacco material extract, β-cyclodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, and a preservative), a curing process [means] (maintaining the stability of the mixture (prepared by the first wet mixing process [means]), a second wet mixing process [means] (mixing the cured mixture (prepared by the curing process [means]) with a second binder aqueous solution (prepared by dissolving the second binder in pure water), a sheet forming process [means] (compressing the material (prepared by the second wet mixing process [means]) to form a heat-generating aroma-producing sheet), and a sheet processing process [means] (cutting or folding the heat-generating aroma-producing sheet). [ Figure 32[A schematic diagram of the process [means] for making a heated aroma generating substrate using one embodiment of the present invention and a schematic diagram of the process [means] for manufacturing a heated aroma generating substrate.] The required processes [means] are as follows: Non-tobacco material preparation process [means] (drying and pulverizing non-tobacco materials, followed by dry mixing), raw material preparation process [means] (raw materials are selected from aerosol forming agents, binders, anti-adhesion agents, fragrances, non-tobacco material extracts, preservatives, etc.), pure water and alcohol preparation process [means], wet mixing process [means] (mixing all the prepared materials together), papermaking process [means] (using pulp (made after wet mixing) to manufacture water-containing sheets), sheet forming process [means] (compressing or casting the water-containing sheets made by the papermaking method to manufacture sheets), drying process [means] (drying the sheets prepared by the forming process [means]), inorganic particle spreading process [means] (spreading inorganic particles on the dried sheets), and sheet processing process [means] (cutting or folding the heated aromatic sheets with inorganic particles adhering to the surface). [ Figure 33 This is a schematic diagram of the process [means] of the manufacturing method [apparatus] of the aromatic tobacco cartridge of the present invention. The aromatic tobacco cartridge is formed by joining a mouthpiece (without a suction optimization device) to a heated aromatic generator (equipped with a gas-generating material). Detailed Implementation

[0100] The present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. The present invention is limited to implementation according to the technical concept described in the claims, but the embodiments are not limited thereto, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[0101] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the general structure and manufacturing method [apparatus] of a cylindrical aromatic tobacco cartridge. The cylindrical aromatic tobacco cartridge can be inserted into the cavity of a heated smoking device, contacting an electrically controlled heating element within the cavity. Under the heating action of the heating element, it generates smoke aerosol and aroma components, allowing the smoker to enjoy the pleasure of smoking. In the aromatic tobacco cartridge of this invention, the heated aroma generator (which releases aerosol after being heated) is also manufactured with essentially the same structure and assembly method (except that no tobacco components are used). In other words, after the aromatic tobacco cartridge of this invention comes into contact with the heated aroma generator (which is rolled from a heated aroma generator substrate (composed of non-tobacco materials, aerosol forming agents, etc.), the mouthpiece is adjacent in the longitudinal direction so that the heated aroma generator contacts the electrically controlled heating element, and the heated aroma generator and the outer side of the mouthpiece are connected to each other during the rolling of the tobacco cartridge's outer packaging.

[0102] Figure 2 and Figure 3The image shows two heating elements and a state of smoking by installing this aromatic tobacco cartridge on a heated smoking device. To clarify the features of the aromatic tobacco cartridge of the present invention, the principle by which an aromatic tobacco cartridge installed on a heated smoking device allows smokers to enjoy the pleasure of smoking will be briefly explained.

[0103] Figure 2 (A) is a schematic cross-sectional view of an electrically heated smoking device (1) 11. The electrically heated smoking device (1) 11 is equipped with a needle-shaped electrically controlled heating element 113 (located at the bottom of the chamber 112 in the outer casing 111). Figure 2 (B) is a schematic cross-sectional view of the aromatic cartridge 2. The heated aromatic generator 21 (made of inner packaging material 21-p rolled up) and the mouthpiece 22 (made of inner packaging material 22-p rolled up) are adjacent to each other along the length of the heated smoking device (1) 11 and are connected together by the winding action of the cartridge outer packaging 23. Furthermore, Figure 2 (C) shows the state of a smoker inhaling the smoke and other components of an aromatic tobacco cartridge 2 using an electrically heated smoking device (1) 11. Figure 2 (B) The heated aroma generator 21 of the aroma cartridge 2 shown is inserted into the chamber 112, and the heated aroma generator 21 is inserted into the electronically controlled heating element 113. When the smoker presses the switch (not shown), the electronic control unit (not shown) sends a signal, the electronically controlled heating element 113 is heated, and smoke aerosol and aroma components are released from the heated aroma generator 21 and inhaled by the smoker. When the smoker makes a puffing motion, as shown by arrow W, air enters from the inhalation port 115, passes through the gap between the outer shell 111 and the chamber 112, and the aerosol forming agent and aroma components volatilized from the heated aroma generator 21 are delivered to the mouthpiece 22 and inhaled into the smoker's mouth. After entering the mouthpiece 22, the smoke is cooled and inhaled by the smoker as an aerosol.

[0104] Figure 3 (A) is a schematic cross-sectional view of an electrically heated smoking device (2) 12. The electrically heated smoking device (2) 12 is equipped with an electrically controlled heating element 123 (located on the outer periphery of the chamber 122 in the outer casing 121). Figure 3 (B) shows the state of a smoker inhaling the smoke and other components of the aromatic tobacco cartridge 2 using an electrically heated smoking device (2) 12. Figure 3(B) As shown, after the heated aroma generator 21 of the aroma cartridge 2 is inserted into the chamber 122 through the aroma cartridge insertion port 124, the heated aroma generator 21 is enveloped by the electronically controlled heating element 123. When the switch (not shown in the figure) is pressed, the electronic control unit 1231 sends a signal, the electronically controlled heating element 123 is heated, and smoke aerosol and aroma components are released from the heated aroma generator 21 and inhaled by the smoker. When the smoker makes a puffing motion, as shown by arrow W, air enters from the inhalation port 125, and the aerosol forming agent and aroma components volatilized from the heated aroma generator 21 are delivered to the mouthpiece 22 and inhaled into the smoker's mouth. After the smoke enters the mouthpiece 22, it is cooled and inhaled by the smoker as an aerosol.

[0105] In this smoking process, flavored tobacco cartridges (composed solely of non-tobacco materials) offer the following advantages: they do not produce harmful substances, tar, or nicotine, and allow users to enjoy a variety of flavors while smoking, including beverages (such as coffee, cola, Red Bull), desserts (such as chocolate, vanilla, cream), fruits (such as oranges, lemons, cantaloupe), and cooling agents (such as menthol, peppermint, and herbs). However, an inherent challenge is that to release such a wide range of flavors, various non-tobacco materials are needed to replace the high-fiber tobacco materials.

[0106] Aerosol forming bodies (containing tobacco materials) can maintain the bulk morphology of tobacco material fibers and prevent the tobacco material from shedding and fusing. However, in order to maintain the stable bulk morphology of heated aroma-generating substrates containing non-tobacco materials (without a large amount of fiber), a large amount of binders with fiber functions needs to be formulated. Therefore, the density of the heated aroma-generating substrate increases, the gas channels are blocked, and it is difficult for smokers to inhale smoke and other components, resulting in a reduction in inhalation volume.

[0107] Furthermore, the main components of aerosol forming agents are glycerol and propylene glycol, which are liquids at room temperature. Over time, these components can seep out from the heated aroma-generating substrate. The more binder present, the greater the likelihood that the heated aroma-generating substrates will fuse together. This can block the gas channels, making it difficult for smokers to inhale smoke and other components, thus reducing the amount inhaled. Additionally, if this fusion occurs, not only will the heating element be difficult to insert into the heated aroma-generating substrate, but it may also be damaged.

[0108] Conversely, reducing the amount of binders and other additives while ensuring unobstructed gas passages can cause non-tobacco materials to detach and generate dust, making it difficult to maintain the stable shape of the cartridge. Furthermore, it may damage the heating element when inserted. Additionally, these components may be inhaled into the mouth.

[0109] This invention aims to provide a solution to these problems, namely, to provide a device that ensures unobstructed gas flow and prevents a reduction in inhalation volume. Furthermore, one solution addresses the aforementioned difficulties by significantly altering the composition and proportions of the heated aroma-generating substrate; however, this solution cannot be adopted because it requires maintaining the generation of smoke aerosols and the release of aroma components from non-tobacco materials. Therefore, this invention provides solutions from two different aspects compared to the solutions described above.

[0110] One physical solution focuses on the structure of the mouthpiece (which constitutes the aromatic cartridge and has a significant impact on the amount inhaled). Another chemical solution focuses on the manufacturing method [apparatus] of the heated aromatic-generating substrate and its filling state.

[0111] Among the aforementioned physical solutions, an aromatic tobacco cartridge is provided that incorporates a suction optimization device (for increasing inhalation volume) within a mouthpiece. This suction optimization device captures detached particles or dust from non-tobacco materials in the heated aromatic generator, thereby preventing a reduction in inhalation volume. More specifically, the present invention provides an aromatic tobacco cartridge having the following structure: a filter tip (attached to a mouthpiece), a support element (preventing the heated aromatic generator (attached to the mouthpiece) from moving to one side of the mouthpiece), a chamber serving as the suction optimization device (attached to the mouthpiece, increasing inhalation volume by expanding the major gas channels), a shape-reinforcing member (preventing a reduction in inhalation volume due to deformation), and a heat-insulating material (preventing damage to the joint due to heat diffusion). Furthermore, the present invention provides an aromatic tobacco cartridge equipped with a cover material and / or a spacer material (serving as a suction optimization device to prevent and capture detached particles and dust from non-tobacco materials in the heated aromatic generator).

[0112] The latter chemical solution aims to provide an aromatherapy cartridge equipped with a sustained gas-generating material (added within the heated aroma generator to ensure that the inhalation volume is not reduced). More specifically, the aforementioned aromatherapy cartridge is equipped with the following sustained gas-generating material: a heated aroma generator substrate (with an improved internal structure through a manufacturing method [apparatus]), a heated aroma generator substrate (with optimized formulation), inorganic particles (present within and / or on the surface of the heated aroma generator substrate), and a heated aroma generator substrate (with improved filling rate).

[0113] The aforementioned suction optimization device and the gas generation maintenance material can each function effectively on their own; therefore, Figure 4 The diagram shows an aromatic cartridge structure formed by combining a heated aroma generator (without a gas-generating material) with a mouthpiece (equipped with a suction optimization device). Figure 33This demonstrates an aromatherapy cartridge structure formed by combining a heated aroma generator (equipped with a material to sustain gas generation) with a mouthpiece (without a suction optimization device). However, combining these components can achieve better or wider-ranging effects, thus providing options such as... Figure 4 and Figure 33 The aromatic cartridges shown are the most numerous in all combinations of heated aromatic generators and mouthpieces.

[0114] First, the suction optimization device will be described in detail with the aid of the accompanying drawings. Figure 5 A schematic diagram of an aromatherapy cartridge 2-1 manufactured according to one embodiment of the present invention. In this aromatherapy cartridge 2-1, the mouthpiece 221-1 (which is separately composed of a filter 221-1 (equipped with a chamber 221-1-c1 for filtering gas)) is adjacent to the heated aroma generator 21, and then joined and rolled together with the cartridge outer packaging 23. The chamber 221-1-c1 has the following design features: it is installed inside the filter 221-1-1, and one end of the chamber 221-1-c1 is in contact with one end of the filter 221-1-1 in the length direction (the side of the heated aroma generator 21), while maintaining that the central axis o of the straight cylinder of the filter 221-1-1 and the chamber 221-1-c1 are almost the same. For example, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the outer diameters of the aromatic cartridge, the heated aromatic generator, and the mouthpiece depend on the heated smoking device (1) 11 and (2) 12, and can therefore be appropriately set. However, we will set the outer diameter j and length k of the aromatic cartridge to 6.9 mm and 45 mm respectively, the length a of the heated aromatic generator to 12 mm, and the length m (= f) of the mouthpiece (= filter) to 33 mm.

[0115] Although the size of the chamber can be increased by making it longer and wider, thereby increasing the intake volume, considering the strength of the mouthpiece, the preferred dimensions are 10–25 mm, 1–4 mm, and 34.54–326.54 mm², respectively. Figure 5 In one embodiment, the length c1 of the formed straight cylindrical chamber is 20 mm and the inner diameter is 3 mm. Furthermore, while a straight cylindrical shape is considered the optimal shape for the chamber in this embodiment, it is not limited to making the chamber obliquely cylindrical. Although holes that do not penetrate the filter tip can be used, considering uniform air intake in the oral cavity and processability, a symmetrically distributed shape centered on the central axis of the filter tip is preferred; that is, columnar (e.g., triangular prism, square prism, and pentagonal prism) and conical (e.g., conical) shapes are preferred. Figure 9 (triangular pyramidal, quadrangular pyramidal, and pentagonal pyramidal).

[0116] in addition, Figure 5The chamber shown is located at one end along the length of the filter tip (on the side of the heated aroma generator), but it can also be located at the other end (on the opposite side).

[0117] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge 2-2 manufactured according to one embodiment of the present invention is shown. The aromatic tobacco cartridge 2-2 consists of a mouthpiece 221-2 adjacent to a heated aromatic generator 21, which is then joined and rolled together with the outer packaging 23 of the cartridge. The mouthpiece 221-2 is composed of a filter 221-2 (with two chambers 221-2-c2 and 221-2-c3 for filtering gas). The chambers 221-2-c2 and 221-2-c3 have the following design features: they are installed inside the filter 221-2, with one end of each chamber contacting both ends of the filter 221-2 along its length, and the central axis o of the straight cylinder of the filter 221-2 and the chambers 221-2-c2 and 221-2-c3 is approximately the same. While a longer and wider chamber (for increasing inhalation volume) can increase inhalation volume, due to the strength requirements of the mouthpiece, the preferred dimensions for the chamber's length c1, inner diameter b1, and surface area are 10–25 mm, 1–4 mm, and 34.5 mm, respectively, with a preferred total surface area of ​​34.54–326.54 mm². The shape is as follows: Figure 5 As shown in the description.

[0118] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the aromatic cartridge 2-3. The cylindrical aromatic cartridge 2-3 consists of a mouthpiece 221-3 adjacent to a heated aromatic generator 21, which is then joined and rolled together with the outer packaging 23. The mouthpiece 221-3 is composed of a filter 221-3 (consisting of four chambers 221-3-c4 for filtering gas). The chambers 221-3-c4 have the following design features: they are cylindrical in shape, installed inside the filter 221-3, with one end of each chamber in contact with one end of the filter 221-3 along its length (the side of the heated aromatic generator 21), while maintaining a rotationally symmetrical distribution centered on the central axis of the cylindrical shape along the length of the filter 221-3. Figure 7 This is a preferred embodiment with four chambers, but the number of chambers is not limited to this; two or more chambers can be designed. (Similar to...) Figure 6 The instructions state that the number and size of the chambers should be appropriately designed after balancing the gas intake and filter strength, but the total surface area of ​​the chambers is preferably 34.54–326.54 mm². The shape is as follows... Figure 5 As shown in the description. Additionally... Figure 7 The chamber is also located at one end along the length of the filter tip (on the side of the heated aroma generator), but it can also be located at the other end (on the opposite side).

[0119] Figure 8This is a schematic diagram of the aromatic tobacco cartridge 2-4. The straight cylindrical aromatic tobacco cartridge 2-4 consists of a mouthpiece 221-4 adjacent to a heated aromatic generator 21, which is then joined and rolled together with the outer packaging 23. The mouthpiece 221-4 is separately composed of a filter 221-4 (with five chambers 221-4-c5 and 221-4-c6 for filtering the gas). The chamber design has the following characteristics: all chambers are straight cylindrical in shape. Four chambers 221-4-c5 are installed inside the filter nozzle 221-4, and one end of the chamber 221-4-c5 is in contact with one end of the filter nozzle 221-4 along its length (the side of the heated aroma generator 21). At the same time, they are rotate symmetrically distributed with the straight cylindrical central axis existing in the length direction of the filter nozzle 221-4 as the center. Another chamber 221-4-c6 is installed inside the filter nozzle 221-4, and one end of the chamber 221-4-c6 is in contact with one end of the filter nozzle 221-4 along its length (the side of the heated aroma generator 21). At the same time, the straight cylindrical central axes of the filter nozzle 221-4 and the chamber 221-4-c6 are approximately the same. Figure 8 An example of a chamber design. Four chambers 221-4-c5 are located at one end of the filter (on the heated aroma-generating body side), and a fifth chamber 221-4-c6 is located on the opposite side. But as... Figure 6 The description states that the number and size of the chambers are not limited to this design. A suitable design should be made after balancing the gas intake volume and filter strength, but the total surface area of ​​the chambers is preferably 34.54–326.54 mm². The shape is as follows... Figure 5 As shown in the description.

[0120] Figure 9 This is a modified example of the shape of a chamber. The chamber 221-5-d1 is a straight conical shape, located at... Figure 5 In the aromatic smoke cartridge 2-1 shown, in this example, to ensure that the surface area of ​​the chamber is also 34.54 to 326.54 mm2, the dimensions of the straight conical chamber can be appropriately designed. Figure 9 The chamber is located at one end along the length of the filter tip (on the side of the heated aroma generator), but it can also be located at the other end (on the opposite side).

[0121] Figure 10 This is also a variation of the chamber shape. There are three chambers 221-6-d2, all straight conical in shape, located at... Figure 7 In the aromatic smoke cartridges 2-3 shown, to ensure that the surface area of ​​the chambers is also 34.54–326.54 mm², the number and size of the straight conical chambers can be appropriately designed. In this example, the chambers are also located at one end along the length of the filter tip (on the side of the heated aromatic generator), but they can also be located at the other end (on the opposite side).

[0122] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge 2-7 manufactured according to one embodiment of the present invention. The cylindrical aromatic tobacco cartridge 2-7 comprises a mouthpiece 221-7, a heated aromatic generator 21, and a filter 2211 adjacent to each other, which are then joined and rolled together with the cartridge outer packaging 24. The mouthpiece 221-7 consists of a filter 2211 (formed by a chamber 221-7-c7 for filtering gas) and a cavity 221-7-v1 (formed by rolling the cartridge outer packaging 24). The chamber 221-7-c7 has the following design features: it is cylindrical in shape, installed inside the filter 2211, with one end of the chamber 221-7-c7 contacting one end of the filter 2211 along its length (the side of the heated aromatic generator 21), while maintaining the cylindrical central axes of the filter 2211 and the chamber 221-7-c7 approximately the same. Figure 11 In this design, the heated aroma generator is adjacent to the filter tip, but this placement is not limited; conversely, the heated aroma generator can also be adjacent to the cavity. In this example, by shortening the length f of the filter tip, the gas intake is increased, thus reducing the number of chambers (used to form the filter tip) and their size (i.e., reducing the surface area). Furthermore, the strength of the mouthpiece depends only on the outer packaging of the cartridge; therefore, the thickness of the raw materials for the outer packaging (e.g., polyolefin resins such as PE, PP, PET resin, CA resin, polylactic acid (PLA), and paper) can be appropriately increased depending on the material.

[0123] Figure 12 A schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge 2-8 manufactured according to one embodiment of the present invention. The cylindrical aromatic tobacco cartridge 2-8 is formed by adjacent components of a mouthpiece 221-8, a heated aromatic generator 21, and a filter 2212. The mouthpiece 221-8 is composed of a filter 2212 (formed by four chambers 221-8-c8 for filtering gas) and a cavity 221-8-v2 (formed by rolling the cartridge's outer packaging). The chambers 221-8-c8 have the following design features: they are cylindrical in shape, installed within the filter 2212, and one end of each chamber 221-8-c8 contacts one end of the filter 2212 along its length (the side of the heated aromatic generator 21), while maintaining a rotationally symmetrical distribution centered on the central axis of the cylindrical shape along the length of the filter 2212. In this example, with... Figure 11 Similar to the aforementioned description, a design where the heated aroma generator is adjacent to the cavity can also be used. By shortening the length f of the filter tip, the inhalation volume can be increased, thus reducing the number of chambers (used to form the filter tip) and their size (i.e., reducing the surface area). The strength of the outer packaging of the cartridge is also related to... Figure 11 same.

[0124] A filter tip equipped with this chamber is also an excellent suction optimization device, which can very effectively solve the problem of reduced inhalation volume of mouthpieces (equipped with conventional support components and / or cooling components).

[0125] Figure 13 A schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge 2-9 manufactured according to an embodiment of the present invention. The aromatic tobacco cartridge consists of a mouthpiece 222 adjacent to a heated aromatic generator 21, which is then joined and rolled together with the outer packaging 24. The mouthpiece 222 is composed of a cylindrical support member 2221 (to prevent the heated aromatic generator 21 from moving towards the mouthpiece 222) and a filter 2222 (formed by a chamber 2212-c1 (adjacent to the cylindrical support member 2221) for filtering gas). The chamber 2222-c1 has the following design features: it is installed inside the filter 2222, and one end of the chamber 2222-c1 contacts one end of the filter 2222 along its length (the support member 2221 side), while maintaining the straight cylindrical central axes of the filter 2222 and the chamber 2212-c1 approximately the same. In this example, the number, size, and shape of the chambers are not limited. Figure 13 The design shown can be adopted Figures 6-10 The design shown is as follows. However, the support components are basically designed with cavities, which greatly reduces the number of cavities and their size.

[0126] Figure 14 A schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge 2-10 manufactured according to an embodiment of the present invention. The aromatic tobacco cartridge consists of a mouthpiece 223 adjacent to a heated aromatic generator 21, which is then joined and rolled together with the outer packaging part 23 of the cartridge. The mouthpiece 223 is composed of a cylindrical support member 2231 (for preventing the heated aromatic generator 21 from moving towards the mouthpiece 223), a cylindrical cooling member 2232 (for cooling the components volatilized by the heated aromatic generator 21 (adjacent to the support member) after heating), and a filter tip 2223 (formed by a chamber 2223-c1 (adjacent to the cooling member 2232) for filtering gas). The chamber 2223-c1 has the following design features: it is installed inside the filter nozzle 2223, and one end of the chamber 2223-c1 contacts one end of the filter nozzle 2223 along its length (the cooling component 2232 side), while maintaining that the central axes of the straight cylinders of the filter nozzle 2223 and the chamber 2223-c1 are approximately the same. In this example, the number, size, and shape of the chambers are not limited to... Figure 14 The design shown can be adopted Figures 6-10 The design shown.

[0127] Figure 15A schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge 2-11 manufactured according to an embodiment of the present invention. The aromatic tobacco cartridge consists of a mouthpiece 224 adjacent to a heated aromatic generator 21, which is then joined and rolled together with the cartridge outer packaging 23. The mouthpiece 224 is composed of a cylindrical cooling member 2241 (which cools the components volatilized by the adjacent heated aromatic generator 21 after heating) and a filter 2242 (formed by a chamber 2242-c1 (adjacent to the cooling member 2241) for filtering gas). The chamber 2242-c1 has the following design features: it is installed inside the filter 2242, and one end of the chamber 2242-c1 contacts one end of the filter 2242 along its length (the cooling member 2241 side), while maintaining the straight cylindrical central axes of the filter 2242 and the chamber 2242-c1 approximately the same. In this example, the number, size, and shape of the chambers are not limited. Figure 15 The design shown can also be adopted Figures 6-10 The design is shown, and appropriate design is made according to the structure of the cooling components.

[0128] like Figure 13 and 14 As shown, a filter tip and support member and / or cooling member are attached to the mouthpiece, and when the inhalation volume is increased by extending the length of the support member, the mouthpiece deforms. The solution proposed in this invention will now be described in detail to address this problem. In this example, by preventing mouthpiece deformation, it can be ensured that the gas inhalation volume does not decrease; therefore, the mouthpiece shape-reinforcing member is used as a suction optimization device.

[0129] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge 2-12 (for preventing mouthpiece deformation) manufactured according to one embodiment of the present invention. The aromatic tobacco cartridge consists of a mouthpiece 225-1 adjacent to a heated aromatic generator 21, which is then joined and rolled together with the outer packaging 23 of the cartridge. The mouthpiece 225-1 is composed of a support member 2251-1 (for preventing the heated aromatic generator 21 from moving towards the mouthpiece 225-1) and a filter 2252-1 (adjacent to the support member 2251-1, for filtering gas). In this example, the suction optimization device employs a plate-shaped reinforcing member 2252-1-s1 that contacts the inner wall of the through hole 2251-1-h, and this plate-shaped reinforcing member is installed within the through hole 2251-1-h. The support member 2251-1 is approximately the same as the central axis of the straight cylinder and lies in the same plane as the central axis, and can be fixed or moved. In this way, the plate-shaped reinforcing member can support the support member through the through hole, preventing deformation of the support member and thus preventing a reduction in suction volume. For example, this plate-shaped reinforcing member can be inserted into a groove in the through hole and fixed with adhesive, or it can be simply embedded in the through hole (movable), but it is not limited to these methods.

[0130] Figure 17 A schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge 2-13 (for preventing mouthpiece deformation) manufactured according to one embodiment of the present invention is shown. The aromatic tobacco cartridge consists of a mouthpiece 225-2 adjacent to a heated aromatic generator 21, which is then joined and rolled together with the outer packaging of the cartridge. The mouthpiece 225-2 is composed of a support member 2251-2 (for preventing the heated aromatic generator 21 from moving towards the mouthpiece 225-2) and a filter 2252-2 (adjacent to the support member 2251-2, for filtering gas). The suction optimization device employs a shape-reinforcing member 2251-2-s2 formed by the intersection of two plate-shaped members (added within the reinforcing support member 225-2 and in contact with the inner wall of the through hole 2251-2-h). This plate-shaped reinforcing member is installed within the through hole 2251-2-h. The support member 2251-2 is substantially the same as and in the same plane as the central axis of the straight cylinder, and can be fixed or moved. Figure 16 Compared to the plate-shaped reinforcing member shown, the aforementioned plate-shaped reinforcing member has a more significant effect in preventing deformation of the support member, thus allowing for a further extension of the support member's length and preventing a reduction in suction volume. As a fixed or movable design method, for example, it can be directly adopted... Figure 16 The design shown is not limited to this.

[0131] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge 2-14 (for preventing mouthpiece deformation) manufactured according to one embodiment of the present invention. The aromatic tobacco cartridge consists of a mouthpiece 225-3 adjacent to a heated aromatic generator 21, which is then joined and rolled together with the outer packaging 23 of the cartridge. The mouthpiece 225-3 is composed of a support member 2251-3 (for preventing the heated aromatic generator 21 from moving towards the mouthpiece 225-3) and a filter tip 2252-3 (adjacent to the support member 2251-1, for filtering gas). The suction optimization device employs a reinforced support member 2251-3, which includes a tubular reinforcing member 2251-3-s4 and four plate-shaped reinforcing members 2251-3-s3, and can be fixed or moved. The tubular reinforcing member 2251-3-s4 is a concentric circular tube installed within the through hole 2251-3-h of the supporting member 2251-3 (designed such that the central axis of the supporting member 2251-3 is approximately the same as the central axis of the straight cylinder), and the radius of this concentric circular tube is smaller than the radius of the through hole 2251-3-h (the central axis of the through hole is approximately the same as the aforementioned central axis). Furthermore, four plate-shaped reinforcing members 2251-3-s3 are disposed on the outer periphery of the tubular reinforcing member 2251-3-s4 and contact the inner wall of the through hole 2251-3-h radially. Figure 17Compared to the plate-shaped reinforcing member shown, the shape-reinforcing member composed of this tubular and plate-shaped reinforcing member has a more significant reinforcing effect and can further extend the length of the supporting member. In this example, the fixed or movable design method is similar to... Figure 16 same.

[0132] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of the aromatherapy cartridge 2-15. The cartridge uses a solid (non-hollow) columnar reinforcing member, 2251-4-s4 (concentric cylinder), rather than... Figure 18 The tubular reinforcing member shown is 2251-3-s4 (concentric circular tube). Regarding the question of whether to use a hollow circular tube or a solid cylindrical design, an appropriate replacement should be made after balancing the reinforcing effect and the intake volume.

[0133] Figures 16-19 The reinforcing support member in the middle can be connected with the filter nozzle (made by...) Figures 5-10 The aforementioned chambers together form the mouthpiece, and can even be connected to cooling components to form the mouthpiece as well.

[0134] Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge 2-15. The cartridge consists of a mouthpiece and a heated aromatic body connected together. The mouthpiece is reinforced with a supporting member (such as...). Figures 16-19 (as shown) and filter tip (made by) Figures 5-10 The chambers shown are connected together. The aromatic cartridge consists of a mouthpiece 225-5 adjacent to a heated aromatic generator 21, which is then joined and rolled together with the cartridge outer packaging 23. The mouthpiece 225-5 is composed of a reinforcing support member 2251-5 (equipped with shape reinforcing members 2251-3-s3 and 2251-3-s4 (to prevent the adjacent heated aromatic generator 21 from moving towards the mouthpiece 225-5)) and a filter 2252-5 (formed by a chamber (adjacent to the reinforcing support member 2251-5 for filtering gas)).

[0135] The chamber 2252-5-c1 has the following design features: it is installed inside the filter nozzle 2252-5, with one end of the chamber 2252-5-c1 contacting one end of the filter nozzle 2252-5 along its length (the side of the heated aroma generator 21), while maintaining the straight cylindrical central axes of the filter nozzle 2252-5 and the chamber 2252-5-c1 approximately the same. The suction optimization device in this example uses a reinforcing support member 2251-5, which can be fixed or moved. The shape-reinforcing member consists of a hollow concentric circular tubular reinforcing member 2252-5-s4 (installed within the through hole 2251-5-h of the support member 2251-5 (designed so that the support member 2251-5 is approximately the same as the central axis of the straight cylinder), and the radius of the concentric circular tube is smaller than the radius of the through hole 2251-5-h (the central axis of the through hole is approximately the same as the aforementioned central axis)) and four plate-shaped reinforcing members 2251-5-s3 (located on the outer periphery of the tubular reinforcing member 2251-5-s4 and in radial contact with the inner wall of the through hole 2251-5-h). This structure is not limited to this; it can be combined with a filter nozzle (formed by various reinforcing support members and various chambers).

[0136] Figure 21 This is a schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge 2-15. The cartridge consists of a mouthpiece and a heated aromatic body connected together. The mouthpiece is reinforced with a supporting member (such as...). Figures 16-19 (as shown) and filter tip (made by) Figures 5-10 The chambers shown are connected together. The aromatic cartridge consists of a mouthpiece 226 adjacent to a heated aromatic generator 21, which is then joined and rolled together with the cartridge outer packaging 23. The mouthpiece 226 is composed of a reinforcing support member 2261 (equipped with shape reinforcing members 2261-s3 and 2261-s4 (for preventing the heated aromatic generator 21 from moving towards the mouthpiece 226)), a cooling member 2262 (for cooling the gas released by the heated aromatic generator 21), and a filter 2263 (formed by a chamber adjacent to the cooling member 2262 for filtering the gas).

[0137] The chamber 2263-c1 has the following design features: it is installed inside the filter nozzle 2263, with one end of the chamber 2263-c1 contacting one end of the filter nozzle 2263 along its length (the side of the heated aroma generator 21), while maintaining the straight cylindrical central axes of the filter nozzle 2263 and the chamber 2263-c1 approximately the same. The suction optimization device in this example uses a reinforcing support member 2261 that can be fixed or moved. The shape-reinforcing member consists of a tubular reinforcing member 2261-s4, a hollow concentric circular tube (installed within the through hole 2261-h of the support member 2261 (designed such that the support member 2261 is approximately aligned with the central axis of the straight cylinder), and the radius of the concentric circular tube is smaller than the radius of the through hole 2261-h (whose central axis is approximately aligned with the aforementioned central axis)) and four plate-shaped reinforcing members 2261-s3 (located on the outer periphery of the tubular reinforcing member 2261-s4 and in radial contact with the inner wall of the through hole 2261-h). This example is not limited to this structure and can be designed in combination with a filter nozzle (formed by various reinforcing support members, including cooling members, and various chambers).

[0138] As mentioned above, by improving the design of the filter and support components, the inhalation volume is increased. However, the gas heat energy is easily transferred from the heating element to the filter under convection, which may reduce the bonding force between the components (the constituent parts of the aromatherapy cartridge), leading to gas leakage and adversely affecting the inhalation volume. The following section will introduce an aromatherapy cartridge provided by this invention. This aromatherapy cartridge has a heat-insulating component between the heated aroma generator and the mouthpiece, which solves this problem.

[0139] Figure 22 A schematic diagram of an aromatic tobacco cartridge 2-18 made according to an embodiment of the present invention. The inhalation optimization device in this example is equipped with a heat insulation member 2271. The aromatic tobacco cartridge consists of a mouthpiece 227 adjacent to a heated aroma generator 21, which is then joined and rolled together with the cartridge outer packaging 23. The mouthpiece 227 is composed of a heat insulation member 2271 (adjacent to the heated aroma generator 21) and a filter 2272 (adjacent to the heat insulation member 2271, for filtering gas).

[0140] in addition, Figure 23 A schematic diagram of an aromatherapy cartridge 2-19 made according to one embodiment of the present invention. In this example, the inhalation optimization device is also equipped with a heat insulation member 2281. The aromatherapy cartridge consists of a mouthpiece 228 adjacent to a heated aroma generator 21, which is then joined and rolled together with the cartridge outer packaging 23. The mouthpiece 228 is composed of a heat insulation member 2281 (adjacent to the heated aroma generator 21), a cylindrical cooling member 2282 (adjacent to the heat insulation member 2281, used to cool the gas released by the heated aroma generator 21), and a filter 2283 (adjacent to the cooling member 2282, used to filter the gas).

[0141] Unlike the support member adjacent to the heated aromatic element, this heat insulation member cannot completely diffuse the high-temperature gas. Therefore, it is preferable to use a heat-insulating porous part made of plastic (such as sponge with continuous pores of long channels) or a design that allows for cooling after slight retention (not requiring a cooling function like a cooling member), and can also serve as an alternative to the support member (preventing the heated aromatic element from moving towards the mouthpiece). Therefore, although the length s of the heat insulation member depends on the material used, a length of approximately 1 to 5 mm is sufficient.

[0142] The cap and spacer materials will now be explained with reference to the accompanying drawings. These materials serve as a suction optimization device, preventing a significant reduction in inhalation volume due to blockage of the gap between the filter and the cooling components (caused by non-tobacco material debris and dust).

[0143] Figure 24 This is a schematic diagram of the heated aroma generator portion of an aroma cartridge manufactured according to one embodiment of the present invention. The inhalation optimization device in this example includes: a cover material 211 disposed at both ends of the heated aroma generator (end side of the aroma cartridge) and a spacer material 212 at the other end of the heated aroma generator. Regarding the cover material 211 and the spacer material 212, it is preferable to use ultra-thin sliced ​​materials (e.g., raw materials such as filter tips), non-woven fabrics, and mesh materials that do not cause a reduction in gas inhalation, and they can be fixed to the heated aroma generator 21 using adhesives or the like.

[0144] The type of cover and spacer material depends on the state of the heated aroma-generating substrate and the heated aroma-generating body (encasing the substrate); one or both can be used. By adding this cover and / or spacer material, clogging of the filter and / or cooling components due to debris and dust can be prevented, while ensuring a stable inhalation volume. Additionally, it also prevents the generation of debris or dust when the aroma cartridge is inserted into the needle-shaped heating element.

[0145] As described above, to ensure the amount of gas inhaled by smokers when using the aromatherapy cartridge, the physical solution (improved through structural design) has been explained in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following will explain, with reference to the accompanying drawings, the gas-generating material (equipped in the heated aroma generator to address the problem of reduced gas inhalation). Conventional heated aroma generators have the following problem: as the amount of gas released gradually decreases, the amount of gas inhaled during smoking also decreases. The aromatherapy cartridge of the present invention is equipped with a heated aroma-generating substrate (composed of a heated aroma generator made using an applied chemical solution, serving as a gas-generating material to prevent a reduction in gas inhalation).

[0146] first, Figure 25A schematic diagram (A) of a heated aroma generating sheet (composed of a heated aroma generating body) made for applying one embodiment of the present invention and a schematic diagram (B) of a heated aroma generating filler (comprising a heated aroma generating body) made for applying one embodiment of the present invention.

[0147] Although the heated aroma-generating substrate is made using various manufacturing processes, it is ultimately rolled into sheets or fillers to form the heated aroma-generating matrix. For example... Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the length directions of heated smokers (1) 11 and (2) 12 correspond to the length z direction, and are cut to length z according to the heated smoker. However, as a material for maintaining gas generation, it should have a suitable width w and thickness y. As an example, Figure 25 Showing with Figure 5 The dimensions corresponding to the heated aroma generator are shown. The length direction of the aroma cartridge corresponds to the length z direction. The heated aroma generator substrate is rolled with paper along this direction to form the heated aroma generator. In the heated aroma generator sheet (A) (wrapped in the heated aroma generator), the length z of the heated smoking device is preferably 12 mm, the width w and the thickness y are preferably 60-90 mm and 0.1-1.0 mm, respectively. The heated aroma generator filler (B) has a length z of 12 mm, a width x and a thickness y are preferably 1.0-2.0 mm, and a thickness is preferably 0.1-1.0 mm. The heated aroma generator sheet is further cut to form the heated aroma generator filler.

[0148] Figure 25 (A) One sheet of heated aroma-generating material is folded and then rolled up using heated aroma-generating inner packaging material 21-p to produce... Figure 26 The heated aromatic generator shown in (A-1) is a heat-generating material. Figure 25 (A) is made by winding one sheet of heated aroma generator into a roll using heated aroma generator inner packaging material 21-p. Figure 26 The heated aromatic generator shown in (A-2) is also mentioned. Figure 26 (B) is a schematic diagram of the heated aroma generator. The heated aroma generator is made by rolling 50 heated aroma generator fillers using the internal material 21-p. Their outer diameters are appropriately designed according to the heated smoker (1) 11 and (2) 12, and correspond to Figure 5 The heated aroma generator shown has an outer diameter of 6.9 mm and a filler ratio of 60–90%. Particularly when the filler ratio is 60–73%, no intense continuous fusion was observed in the heated aroma generator substrate. This filler ratio depends on the width w of the heated aroma generator sheet and the amount of heated aroma generator filler, but is not limited to this when equipped with a gas-generating support material.

[0149] The following will describe the gas-generating material in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The gas-generating material (i.e., the heated aroma-generating substrate made using a chemical solution) functions to: prevent a reduction in the amount of gas inhaled during smoking; prevent a reduction in the amount of gas released from the closely related heated aroma generator; and ensure the amount of gas inhaled. The aroma cartridge of the present invention is equipped with a heated aroma-generating substrate (used as a gas-generating material in the heated aroma generator (made using a chemical solution)).

[0150] Traditional heated aromatic generating substrates are manufactured using various methods [apparatus], one example being... Figure 33 As shown. An example of this method [apparatus] includes the following steps [means]: a non-tobacco material preparation step [means] (drying and pulverizing the non-tobacco material, followed by dry mixing), a raw material preparation step [means] (raw materials selected from aerosol forming agents, binders, anti-adhesion agents, fragrances, non-tobacco material extracts, preservatives, etc.), a pure water and alcohol preparation step [means], a wet mixing step [means] (mixing all the prepared materials together), a papermaking step [means] (using pulp (prepared after wet mixing) to manufacture a water-containing sheet), a sheet forming step [means] (compressing or casting the water-containing sheet made by the papermaking method to manufacture a sheet), a drying step [means] (drying the sheet prepared by the forming step [means]), and a sheet processing step [means] (cutting or folding the heated aromatic sheet).

[0151] Specific examples are as follows (manufacturing example 1):

[0152] (Manufacturing Example 1) The following pulverized material (used as a non-tobacco material) is put into a dry mixer and dry-mixed for 5 minutes. 100 parts by weight of dried and pulverized black tea leaves 20 parts by weight of dried and pulverized legume licorice 10 parts by weight of dried and pulverized lotus leaves

[0153] Add the above dry mixture and the following materials into a wet mixer and wet mix for 15 minutes.

[0154] In the process [means] of forming a sheet using the slurry prepared in this way, the slurry is added in a specified amount to a sieve equipped with a suitable bamboo screen to produce a water-containing sheet. In this manufacturing example, when the water content of the slurry is 100%, the water content of the water-containing sheet is approximately 95%.

[0155] Next, the above-mentioned water-containing sheet is subjected to three roll forming processes (with a specified roller spacing). Then, for every 100 parts by weight of the water-containing sheet (after the above three roll forming processes), 7 parts by weight of pure water are added to the water-containing sheet again, and the above roll forming processes are performed five more times.

[0156] In addition, the shaped aqueous sheet prepared by the above method is dried at 35°C for 300 minutes to prepare a heated aroma-generating sheet with a moisture content of 20% by mass. To maintain flavor, a drying temperature below 50°C is preferred. A drying temperature below 45°C, or even below 40°C, is preferred for achieving better results. Although the thickness of the sheet can be adjusted appropriately, in this manufacturing example, the sheet thickness is set to 0.5 mm. The sheet is cut into rectangular heated aroma-generating sheets (240 mm long × 75 mm wide) and heated aroma-generating fillers (240 mm long × 1.5 mm wide). The length direction of the sheet and fillers (made by cutting the heated aroma-generating sheet) is parallel to the rotation axis of the roll, and their width direction is in the rotation direction of the roll.

[0157] One sheet of heated aroma-generating material (made in this way) and 50 strips of heated aroma-generating filler were rolled up and cut into 12mm lengths to produce the following: Figure 26 (A-1) and Figure 26 (B) shows the heated aroma generator. It is then prepared as follows: Figure 13 The illustrated flavored tobacco cartridge contains a heated aroma generator connected to a mouthpiece (equipped with a support member and a filter). The support member is a PE tube with a through hole (4.0 mm inner diameter) in a cylinder (6.9 mm outer diameter). The filter is made of acetylcellulose fiber in a cylindrical shape and is wound to a length of 23 mm using paper with a basis weight of 34 g / m². The outer packaging of the cartridge is made of paper with a basis weight of 38 g / m², wound two and a half times with an inner diameter of 6.9 mm, and then glued together. When using paper with a basis weight of 32–45 g / m² wound two and a half times to form a paper cylinder, and using this as the outer packaging of the cartridge, it is suitable for flavored tobacco cartridges used as the heating element of a heated smoking device where the heated aroma generator is inserted. Then, a support member and a filter tip (used as a mouthpiece) are inserted from one end of the outer packaging of the cartridge, and a heated aroma generator is inserted from the other end. Then, paper with a basis weight of 40 g / m² is wound to partially overlap with the mouthpiece to form the aroma cartridge. However, to clarify the influence of the manufacturing method [apparatus] on the heated aroma generator substrate (i.e., maintaining the functional difference of the gas-generating material), the filter tip used in this invention is not formed by a chamber (as a suction optimization device).

[0158] The following evaluation was conducted on the heated aroma generator and aroma cartridge manufactured in this way.

[0159] Evaluation 1 The prepared aromatic cartridges were filled into cardboard boxes (70mm long, 14mm short, 45mm high) with the heated aroma generator facing down. The boxes containing the aromatic cartridges were then placed in polyethylene bags at 40°C for two weeks. The aromatic cartridges that were then removed and left at room temperature and humidity for one day were evaluated as follows: The filling material was removed from the heated aroma generator, and its solidification was checked. Simultaneously, five subjects participated in a smoking experiment, and sensory evaluations of the inhalation volume and flavor were performed. Grade A: The aromatic cartridge loosens when removed with tweezers. Four or more people can fully appreciate the inhalation volume and flavor of the aromatic tobacco cartridges. Grade B: Press with tweezers to release the aromatic smoke cartridge. Two or more fully experience the inhalation volume and flavor of the aromatic tobacco cartridges. Grade C: Even when pressed with tweezers, lumps of residue remain in the flavored e-cigarette cartridge. No one fully experienced the inhalation volume and flavor of the flavored tobacco cartridges. Grade C aromatic tobacco cartridges are more likely to be difficult to insert into the heating element of heated tobacco devices due to long-term storage.

[0160] (Manufacturing Example 1) The aromatic tobacco cartridge produced was rated as Grade C. The heated aromatic generating sheet and the heated aromatic filler fused continuously, resulting in a reduction in the amount of gas released during smoking (i.e., the amount of gas inhaled), and the flavor also changed, making it unable to perform its function as a material for maintaining the gas generation of the heated aromatic body.

[0161] This problem was solved through an improvement in the manufacturing method [apparatus]. The manufacturing method [apparatus] is characterized by: […]. Figure 27As shown, a second wet mixing process [means] is introduced as a manufacturing process [means]. As shown, the heated aroma-generating substrate is clearly made using the following processes [means]: dry mixing process [means] Z1 (for mixing non-tobacco materials after drying and pulverizing), first wet mixing process [means] M2 (mixing a mixture of materials selected from non-tobacco materials (made using the dry mixing process [means]), aerosol forming agents, binders or thickeners, crosslinked PVP, fragrances, non-tobacco extracts, β-cyclodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, and preservatives with alcohol and pure water), and second wet mixing process [means] M3 (mixing alcohol and pure water containing non-tobacco materials). The mixture (made using the first wet mixing process) is further mixed with pure water and / or alcohol to produce a pulp containing non-tobacco materials, papermaking process S1 (using the pulp (made using the second wet mixing process) to produce a water-containing sheet), sheet forming process S2 (compressing the water-containing sheet to process it into a sheet), drying process S3 (drying the sheet (made using the sheet forming process) to produce a heat-generating aroma sheet), and sheet processing process H1 (cutting or folding the heat-generating aroma sheet).

[0162] Specific examples are as follows (manufacturing example 2):

[0163] (Manufacturing Example 2) Black tea leaves are dried at 70°C until the moisture content reaches 2% by mass, and then pulverized. Similarly, licorice root, lotus leaf, and ginseng are dried and pulverized. The preferred drying temperature is below 60–80°C. At this temperature range, the loss of desired flavor components is prevented, while the desired moisture content is easily achieved. A drying temperature above 65°C makes it easier to achieve the desired moisture content. A temperature below 75°C further prevents the loss of desired aroma components.

[0164] The moisture content after pulverization is preferably 5% by mass or less. This facilitates slurry preparation in subsequent processes. More preferably, the moisture content is 3% by mass or less. Furthermore, a moisture content of 0.1% by mass or more maintains good compatibility with water and the like.

[0165] The material dried and pulverized in this manner is passed through an 80-mesh sieve. The resulting product is used as a non-tobacco material and is added to a dry mixer in the following proportions for 5 minutes of dry mixing.

[0166] The above dry mixture and the following materials are put into a wet mixer and subjected to a first wet mixing process for 15 minutes.

[0167] Next, 180 parts by weight of pure water and 10 parts by weight of ethanol are added again to a wet mixer containing the above slurry for a second wet mixing process of 10 minutes. Ethanol is added here because the dispersion of the dried pulverized material in polypropylene glycol and glycerin is significantly improved. If a lower monohydric alcohol is available, the alcohol is not limited to ethanol. The amount of this lower monohydric alcohol added relative to 100 parts by weight of the dried pulverized material is preferably 0.1 to 10 parts by weight. When the amount of lower monohydric alcohol added is 0.1 parts by weight or more, the dispersion is improved; when the amount of lower monohydric alcohol added is 10 parts by weight or less, the residue of the lower monohydric alcohol is suppressed. This effect is even more pronounced when the amount of lower monohydric alcohol added is 0.5 to 5 parts by weight.

[0168] The reason for adding pure water first to form a mixture is that by pre-dispersing the mixture and then adding water again during dispersion to dilute and mix it, a slurry with good dispersibility can be obtained. Water can also be added in multiple stages. When adding water in multiple stages, start with a small amount of water and then increase the amount added. The reason for this is that adding water at the beginning results in a high degree of improvement in dispersibility, while increasing the amount of water later yields a homogeneous slurry.

[0169] In the process [means] of forming a sheet using the slurry prepared in this way, a specified amount of the slurry is fed into a sieve equipped with a suitable bamboo screen to produce a water-containing sheet. In this manufacturing example, when the water content of the slurry is 100%, the water content of the water-containing sheet is approximately 95%.

[0170] Next, the aforementioned moisture-containing sheet is subjected to three roll forming processes (with a specified roll spacing). Then, for every 100 parts by weight of the moisture-containing sheet (after the three roll forming processes), 7 parts by weight of pure water are added, and the roll forming process is repeated five more times. The amount of water added is preferably 2 parts by weight or more and 15 parts by weight or less for every 100 parts by weight of the moisture-containing sheet. By performing multiple forming processes on the moisture-containing sheet in this manner, adding water during the forming process facilitates adjusting the water content of the sheet to a certain range, providing the conditions required for subsequent drying processes, and ensuring the quality of the final product.

[0171] Furthermore, by drying the moisture-containing sheet obtained as described above at 35°C for 300 minutes, a molded sheet for electronic cigarette filling with a moisture content of 20% by mass was obtained. To maintain flavor, a drying temperature below 50°C is preferred. A drying temperature below 45°C, or even below 40°C, is preferred for achieving better results. The sheet thickness is 0.5 mm. This sheet is cut into heated aroma-generating sheets (length z = 240 mm, width x = 75 mm) and heated aroma-generating fillers (length z = 240 mm, width x = 1.5 mm), which are then wound to form a heated aroma-generating body.

[0172] One sheet of heated aroma-generating material and 50 strips of heated aroma-generating filler, manufactured using this method [device], are wound together and then cut into 12mm lengths (z) to form the following... Figure 26 (A-1) and Figure 26 (B) shows the heated aroma generator. Next, as in (Manufacturing Example 1), it is prepared as shown... Figure 13 The illustrated aromatic cartridge contains a heated aroma generator connected to a mouthpiece (equipped with a support member and a filter). However, to clarify the influence of the manufacturing method [apparatus] on the heated aroma generator substrate (i.e., maintaining the functional differences of the gas-generating material), the present invention uses a filter that is not formed by a chamber (as a suction optimization device).

[0173] Next, similar to the aromatic tobacco cartridge manufactured in (Manufacturing Example 1), Evaluation 1 was conducted, yielding an evaluation result of Grade A. It can be concluded that, over time, the fusion within and between the heated aromatic generating substrates manufactured using this method [apparatus] is minimal, the change in the amount of gas released after heating is small, and the amount of gas inhaled can be maintained while the smoker is smoking. In other words, the heated aromatic generating substrate manufactured using this method [apparatus] functions as a gas-generating material that sustains the heating aromatic generating substrate.

[0174] about Figure 27 The manufacturing method [apparatus] shown, such as Figure 28 As shown, the manufacturing method [apparatus] has been improved. Figure 28 The manufacturing method [apparatus] shown is characterized in that: Figure 27In the manufacturing method [apparatus] shown, in the sheet forming process [means] S2, when the sheet moisture content is below 50%, the aerosol forming agent addition process [means] S3 is performed again. Specifically, the amount of propylene glycol in the first wet mixing in (Manufacturing Example 2) is reduced by 10 parts by mass, and propylene glycol (50% ethanol solution) is sprayed at a temperature below 40°C to allow the sheet to absorb the propylene glycol, thereby replenishing the propylene glycol reduced in the first wet mixing. Here, from the perspective of aerosol forming agent absorbability and alcohol drying properties, the alcohol solution concentration of the aerosol forming agent is preferably 20-80%. When the alcohol solution concentration is high, the aerosol forming agent is not easily absorbed; when the alcohol solution concentration is low, drying the alcohol takes time. From the perspective of aerosol forming agent absorbability, the suitable temperature for absorbing the aerosol forming agent is preferably 20-50°C. If the temperature is too high, the evaporation of the aerosol forming agent will be accelerated. If the temperature is too low, the aerosol forming agent will not be easily absorbed.

[0175] The dispersion state in the second wet mixing is good, so the absorption of propylene glycol in this process [means] is relatively fast. Similarly, the heated aroma generating substrate with a thickness of 0.5 mm manufactured using this method [apparatus] is cut into the same size as (Manufacturing Example 2) to make aroma cartridges, and Evaluation 1 is performed, obtaining an evaluation result of Grade A. Moreover, the heated aroma generating sheet manufactured using this method [apparatus] also clearly performs its function as a gas-generating material that sustains the heated aroma generating substrate.

[0176] Figure 27 and Figure 28 The manufacturing method [apparatus] shown has the following common improvement: improved mixing and dispersion of non-tobacco materials and aerosol forming agents. In view of this, the present invention discovers a manufacturing method [apparatus] that does not involve a mixing and dispersion step [means] of non-tobacco materials and aerosol forming agents (i.e., Figure 29 The process [means] for manufacturing a heated aromatic substrate is shown.

[0177] In other words, the gas-generating material used is a heated aroma-generating substrate prepared by the following processes: wet mixing process M1 (mixing dried and pulverized non-tobacco material with pure water to prepare a pulp containing non-tobacco material), papermaking process S1 (using the pulp (prepared by the wet mixing process) to manufacture a water-containing sheet), sheet forming process S2 (compressing or casting the water-containing sheet to process it into a sheet), and drying process S3 (reducing the moisture content of the sheet (prepared by the sheet forming process) to less than 50% by mass). Absorption and adsorption process [means] S4 (using a mixture (a material selected from aerosol forming agent, binder or thickener, cross-linked PVP, fragrance, non-tobacco extract, β-cyclodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, water concentrate (discharged from the sheet forming process [means]) and preservative mixed with alcohol and pure water) to coat or impregnate the sheet (made by the drying process [means])), drying process [means] S5 (drying the sheet (made by the absorption and adsorption process [means]) to produce a heated aroma-generating sheet), sheet processing process [means] H1 (cutting or folding the heated aroma-generating sheet).

[0178] A specific example of the manufacturing method [apparatus] is shown in (Manufacturing Example 3).

[0179] (Manufacturing Example 3) 50 parts by weight of wood fiber 50 portions of dried black tea leaves 5000 parts by weight of water The above materials are mixed to obtain a slurry.

[0180] The above slurry is cast into a sheet with a thickness of 0.5 mm. In addition, the water remaining in the casting process is concentrated and stored, and used in the next process [means].

[0181] After drying the above-mentioned sheets, add to every 100 parts by weight of the sheets It is dried and made into sheets.

[0182] In the manufactured sheet, a heated aroma generator was produced in the same manner as in (Manufacturing Example 2), and an aroma cartridge was made using the heated aroma generator. Then, Evaluation 1 was performed, and an evaluation result of Grade A was obtained. Moreover, the heated aroma generating sheet manufactured using this method [apparatus] also clearly functioned as a gas-generating material that sustains the heated aroma generating matrix.

[0183] The manufacturing methods [equipment] used to date are characterized by the fact that the heated aromatic material is produced by first manufacturing a pulp of non-tobacco materials, etc., and then performing papermaking processing. However, as... Figure 29 As shown, a method [device] that processes pulp (containing only non-tobacco materials) into a water-containing sheet using a papermaking process, and then utilizes this water-containing sheet to absorb aerosol forming agents, fragrances, binders, etc., has achieved good results. Therefore, it can be concluded that processing pulp (containing various materials with different properties) using a papermaking process [means] is not feasible. After discussion, it was determined that a papermaking process [means] is unnecessary, and at the same time, it was discovered that... Figure 30 The method [apparatus] shown applies large shear and compressive forces to a mixture (including non-tobacco materials, etc.) using a three-roll mill or similar device.

[0184] In other words, the process [means] for manufacturing the heated aroma-generating substrate is as follows: non-tobacco material preparation process [means] Z1 and Z2 (drying and pulverizing non-tobacco materials), fragrance and / or non-tobacco extract dissolution process [means] M1 (mixing fragrance and / or non-tobacco extract, cross-linked PVP and / or β-cyclodextrin with alcohol and / or leaving fragrance and / or non-tobacco extract on cross-linked PVP and / or β-cyclodextrin), aerosol forming agent dissolution process [means] M2 (at least mixing aerosol forming agent, binder or thickener with pure water), wet mixing process [means] M3 (mixing the material prepared in the non-tobacco material preparation process [means], the material prepared in the fragrance and / or non-tobacco extract dissolution process [means], and the material prepared in the aerosol forming agent dissolution process [means]), sheet forming process [means] S1 (compressing the material (made using the wet mixing process [means]) to manufacture a heated aroma-generating sheet), and sheet processing process [means] (cutting or folding the heated aroma-generating sheet).

[0185] A specific example of the manufacturing method [apparatus] is shown in (Manufacturing Example 4).

[0186] (Manufacturing Example 4) In the non-tobacco material preparation process [means] Z1 and Z2 (drying and pulverizing non-tobacco material), black tea leaves are used as non-tobacco material and are placed in an oven at 70°C for drying. Then, they are pulverized using a stirring pulverizer and passed through an 80-mesh sieve to prepare non-tobacco material with a moisture content of 2% by mass.

[0187] In the menthol dissolution step [means] M1, menthol, lower alcohol, and insoluble crosslinking polymer are weighed and mixed to dissolve menthol. Preferably, menthol is dissolved in the lower alcohol first, and then the insoluble crosslinking polymer is added and mixed with it. By mixing menthol, lower alcohol, and insoluble crosslinking polymer, the release of menthol can be suppressed.

[0188] Here, menthol is not limited to being obtained from natural products; synthetic forms may also be used. Additionally, peppermint, peppermint trees, peppermint oil, and other materials containing menthol may also be used.

[0189] Lower alcohols are solvents used to dissolve menthol, with ethanol being particularly preferred.

[0190] In this invention, the insoluble crosslinked polymer refers to a non-crosslinked polymer that is soluble in water, which is then crosslinked to become a substance that is insoluble in water but swells in water. Preferably, it is a substance that swells in lower alcohols but does not dissolve in them. This insoluble crosslinked polymer is considered to have both hydrophilic and hydrophobic portions; the hydrophilic portion facilitates swelling, and the hydrophilic portion is oriented towards menthol, thereby inhibiting the release of menthol. Preferred examples of hydrophilic crosslinked polymers include: polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) crosslinked with polyvinylpyrrolidone, and insoluble crosslinked polysaccharides prepared by epoxy crosslinking, ester crosslinking, or ether crosslinking of water-soluble polysaccharides. In particular, when ethanol and crosslinked PVP are used with menthol, the release of menthol is significantly suppressed.

[0191] Regarding menthol, it is sufficient to add only the amount intended for the desired flavor, but the content of menthol in the heated aroma-generating substrate is preferably 0.1 to 10 by mass, or even 0.2 to 5 by mass.

[0192] When preparing a heated aroma-generating substrate, the amount of hydrophilic crosslinking polymer added is preferably 10 to 2000 parts by weight, or even 50 to 600 parts by weight, relative to 100 parts by weight of menthol.

[0193] To effectively suppress menthol dissipation, the hydrophilic crosslinking polymer preferably contains 2% by mass or more, and even 4% by mass or more, in the heated aroma-generating substrate. This amount of hydrophilic crosslinking polymer suppresses menthol dissipation and preserves menthol for an extended period. Furthermore, the cooling sensation of menthol can still be enjoyed even after prolonged storage. Additionally, the content of the hydrophilic crosslinking polymer in the heated aroma-generating substrate is preferably 20% by mass or less, and even 10% by mass or less. When the content of the hydrophilic crosslinking polymer is 10% by mass or less, the flavor emitted from non-plant-derived polyphenols, etc., can be preserved.

[0194] The content of the lower alcohol used is preferably 50 parts by mass or more, relative to 100 parts by mass of menthol. Moreover, when the content of the lower alcohol is 100 parts by mass or more, menthol can be dissolved and the hydrophilic crosslinked polymer can be thoroughly mixed. When the content of the lower alcohol is 2000 parts by mass or less, the residue of the lower alcohol can be reduced in subsequent processes, thus enabling efficient manufacturing processes.

[0195] The above is an example of how... 100 parts by weight of menthol 200 parts by weight of ethanol 200 parts by weight of polyvinylpyrrolidone Weigh the menthol and dissolve it in ethanol to obtain a menthol ethanol solution. Then add cross-linked PVP to the menthol ethanol solution and stir to mix. Finally, a menthol / ethanol / cross-linked PVP mixture is obtained.

[0196] Next, in the dissolution process [means] M2 of materials such as aerosol forming agents, aerosol forming agents, flavor additives, preservatives, binders or thickeners are dissolved in pure water.

[0197] Here, the following substances can be used as aerosol forming agents: glycerol, propylene glycol, sorbitol, triethylene glycol, lactic acid, glyceryl diacetate, glyceryl triacetate, triethylene glycol diacetate, triethyl citrate, isopropyl myristate, methyl stearate, dimethyl dodecanoate, dimethyl tetradecanoate, etc. Glycerol and propylene glycol are particularly preferred. The amount used relative to the heated aroma-generating substrate is preferably 1-80% by mass, or even 10-40% by mass.

[0198] Use flavorings (e.g., extracts of mint, cocoa, coffee, black tea, etc.) as needed.

[0199] If necessary, food preservatives (such as sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, benzoic acid, sodium benzoate, etc.) may be added.

[0200] As binders or thickeners, gums (e.g., guar gum, xanthan gum, gum arabic, and locust bean gum), modified cellulose polymers (e.g., hydroxypropyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose, and ethyl cellulose), organic acids (e.g., starch, alginic acid), polysaccharides (e.g., sodium alginate, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, carrageenan, agar, and pectin, etc.), and combinations thereof can also be used.

[0201] They were used to prepare a 20% aqueous solution of glycerol, propylene glycol, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose, glucomannan, and xylitol.

[0202] Next, in the wet mixing process [means] M3 (wet mixing of materials prepared using each of the non-tobacco material preparation processes [means] Z1 and Z2, the fragrance dissolution process [means] M1, and the aerosol forming agent dissolution process [means] M2), a conventional wet mixer is used to prepare a composition for a heat-generating aroma-producing substrate for non-tobacco materials by mixing for 15 minutes while applying shear force using stirring blades, according to the following formulation amounts.

[0203] In the sheet forming process [means] S1, a three-roll mill is used. The above-mentioned components are fed into the three-roll mill, and while observing the sheet's condition, 20 parts by weight of pure water are added. A doctor blade is pressed onto the rolls to form a sheet, and this process [means] is repeated 8 times to obtain the final sheet-like non-tobacco material composition. When using a three-roll mill, the compressive force generated by squeezing into the narrow space between the rolls and the shear force generated by the difference in roll speeds enable mixing and dispersion, while simultaneously using a doctor blade to form a sheet of the desired thickness, resulting in a more uniform sheet than that prepared using the pulp papermaking process [means]. In addition to the three-roll mill, pressure rolls and presses are also preferred.

[0204] In the sheet forming process [means] S1, non-tobacco plants, aerosol forming agents, fragrances, preservatives, binders or thickeners, water, etc. may also be added as needed.

[0205] The pure water used in this invention is preferably water that has been sterilized or treated to remove microorganisms, but pure water obtained through reverse osmosis membranes or ion exchange can also be used.

[0206] In the sheet forming process [means] S1, a formed sheet with a thickness of approximately 0.5 mm is obtained. The sheet thickness is preferably 0.1 to 1.0 mm or 0.1 to 0.5 mm.

[0207] Next, similar to (Manufacturing Example 2), a 0.5 mm thick heated aroma-generating sheet was cut into heated aroma-generating sheets and heated aroma-generating fillers, then processed into a heated aroma-generating body, and assembled into an aroma cartridge. Evaluation 1 was performed as before, yielding an evaluation result of Grade A. Furthermore, the heated aroma-generating sheet manufactured using this method [apparatus] clearly functioned as a material for maintaining the gas generation within the heated aroma-generating matrix.

[0208] As described above, in the heated aroma-generating substrate (using non-tobacco materials), its components (i.e., the substances constituting the heated aroma-generating substrate) and their properties vary, and they exhibit inhomogeneity in mixed, dispersed, and dissolved states. This leads to variations in the amount of aerosol-forming agent released from the heated aroma-generating substrate over time, while simultaneously reducing the amount of gas released from the heated aroma-generating substrate, ultimately resulting in a reduction in the amount of gas inhaled during smoking. Therefore, by improving this inhomogeneity, the problem of variations in the amount of gas inhaled over time can be solved.

[0209] Furthermore, it was found that the inherent problems of aromatic cartridges (using non-tobacco materials) stem from the fact that binders or thickeners are components of the heated aromatic generating substrate (using non-tobacco materials). They are added to prevent damage to the bulk shape of the heated aromatic generating substrate due to the inability to contain large amounts of fiber, and to prevent fusion within and between the substrates. However, increasing their amount increases the density of the heated aromatic generating substrate. While the substrate can maintain its bulk shape, it shrinks over time, simultaneously exacerbating the exudation of the aerosol forming agent. Therefore, after examining the amount, method [apparatus], and type of binder, it was found that using... Figure 31 The heated aromatic generating substrate produced by the method [apparatus] shown can solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0210] In other words, the heated aroma-generating substrate prepared using the following processes [means] can maintain a stable blocky state and ensure that the gas channels are not blocked: non-tobacco material preparation processes [means] Z1 and Z2 (drying and pulverizing non-tobacco materials), first binder aqueous solution preparation process [means] M1 (dissolving the first binder in pure water), first wet mixing process [means] M1 (mixing the pre-prepared material using material preparation processes [means] Z4 and Z5, selecting from aerosol forming agents, crosslinked PVP, fragrances, non-tobacco material extracts, β-cyclodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, and preservatives). The process involves several steps: mixing the materials, a curing process (Y1, maintaining the stability of the mixture), a second wet mixing process (M2, mixing the cured mixture with a second adhesive aqueous solution (dissolved in pure water), a sheet forming process (S1, compressing the material to form a heated aromatic generating sheet), and a sheet processing process (H1, cutting or folding the heated aromatic generating sheet). Furthermore, no migration or fusion phenomenon was observed between the heated aromatic generating substrates over time.

[0211] A specific example of the manufacturing method [apparatus] (manufacturing example 5) is shown below.

[0212] (Manufacturing Example 5) In step Z1, which involves drying and pulverizing non-tobacco materials used as raw materials, the moisture content is preferably adjusted to facilitate the absorption or adsorption of aerosol forming agents, pure water, and other components. Simultaneously, the drying temperature is preferably 60–80°C or lower. At this temperature range, the loss of desired flavor components can be prevented, and the desired moisture content is easily achieved. If the drying temperature is 65°C or higher, the desired moisture content is more easily achieved. If it is 75°C or lower, the loss of desired aroma components can be further prevented. Furthermore, the moisture content after drying and pulverizing is preferably 5% by mass or lower, which facilitates pulping in subsequent steps. The moisture content is more preferably 3% by mass or lower. However, if the moisture content is less than 0.1% by mass or higher, the compatibility with water and the like deteriorates. In addition, by providing a sieving step to screen the dried and pulverized material, non-tobacco plants can be fed into the first wet mixing step M3 at the desired particle size, facilitating pulping.

[0213] The first binder (used in step [means] Z3, which involves dissolving the first binder in pure water) includes: cellulose, konjac mannan oligosaccharide (glucomannan), guar gum, pectin, carrageenan, tamarind seed gum, gum arabic, soybean polysaccharides, locust bean gum, ebony gum, xanthan gum, agar, corn starch, etc., but cellulose is preferred. Regarding viscosity, a solution viscosity of 300 mPa·s or higher allows for good mixing with non-tobacco materials. A solution viscosity of 5000 mPa·s or higher is suitable for bonding non-tobacco materials together. Solution viscosity refers to the measured value obtained by preparing a 1% aqueous solution using a Brookfield viscometer, rotating the rotor at 10–30 rpm at 25°C, and observing when the displayed value stabilizes. Here, the upper limit of measurement for the Brookfield viscometer is 100,000 mPa·s, but viscosities exceeding this limit are also within the aforementioned viscosity range.

[0214] Preferred cellulose as a first binder typically includes cellulose, cellulose derivatives, and their metal salts; however, in this invention, water-soluble cellulose is more preferred from the perspective of binding non-tobacco materials together. Such celluloses include: methylcellulose, ethylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, carboxyethylcellulose, hydroxymethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, and their sodium, potassium, and calcium salts. Among these, cellulose-based metal salts are more preferred, but sodium carboxymethylcellulose is even more desirable.

[0215] The aerosol forming agent used in step [means] Z4 of preparing the aerosol forming agent may include the following substances: glycerol, propylene glycol, sorbitol, triethylene glycol, lactic acid, glyceryl diacetate, glyceryl triacetate, triethylene glycol diacetate, triethyl citrate, isopropyl myristate, methyl stearate, dimethyl dodecanoate, dimethyl tetradecanoate, etc., with glycerol and propylene glycol being particularly preferred. Their content ranges from 1% to 80% by mass relative to the composition of the heated aroma-generating substrate, but is particularly preferred from 10% to 40% by mass.

[0216] In step [means] Z5, which prepares materials other than those described above, flavorings for adding flavor (e.g., extracts of menthol, peppermint, cocoa, coffee, black tea, etc.), cross-linked PVP and β-cyclodextrin that can retain flavor, microcrystalline cellulose that is easy to peel from and form in molds, etc., and food preservatives that can ensure preservation stability (e.g., sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, benzoic acid, and sodium benzoate, etc.) can be used as needed.

[0217] The material prepared according to the above-described process is mixed using a first wet mixing step [means] M1. No special mixer is required. For example, a mixer that uses stirring blades to agitate the material in the mixing tank while applying shear force can be selected, and further mixing and blending can be performed using a roller mill, blade mixer, or extruder. The mixing temperature in this step [means] is preferably below 40°C, but more preferably below 30°C, and even more preferably maintained at approximately 25°C. This is because applying excessively high temperatures during mixing may cause aroma components to disperse and escape. Therefore, it is necessary to control the temperature of the mixing tank.

[0218] Preferably, the first mixture prepared by the first wet mixing process M1 preferably undergoes a curing process Y1 (placed at a specific temperature for a specific time), but this is not a necessary process. However, the binder must be added separately in the first mixing process and the second mixing process. In this way, the non-tobacco material mixture (without undergoing the curing process Y1 with separate addition of binder) and the cured mixture (after the curing process Y1) have the following effect: by processing the heated aroma-generating substrate into an aromatic tobacco cartridge, for example, using such as Figure 2The heated smoking device shown was evaluated for smoking performance, which improved initial inhalation volume and flavor. Even when evaluating storage stability under high temperature and humidity conditions, no fusion occurred within or between the heated aroma-generating substrates, and the release of aroma components from the smoke aerosol and non-tobacco materials (i.e., inhalation volume) did not change over time during initial smoking, nor were any changes in flavor observed. This effect was particularly pronounced when tea was used as a non-tobacco material, therefore, using tea as a non-tobacco material is preferred. However, the curing process [means] Y1 can further enhance these effects.

[0219] The temperature of the curing process [means] Y1 is preferably 15–30°C, or even 18–24°C. When the temperature is above 15°C, the aforementioned flavor improvement effect is enhanced. When the temperature is below 30°C, the aforementioned changes in absorption volume and flavor over time are suppressed, and the flavor improves over time. These effects are more pronounced when the temperature is 18–24°C. The curing process [means] Y1 is preferably 72–336 hours, or even 96–192 hours. When the time is above 72 hours, the flavor is improved. When the time is below 336 hours, the aforementioned changes in absorption volume and flavor over time are suppressed, and the flavor improves over time. These effects are more pronounced when the time is 96–192 hours. Curing is preferably carried out in a sealed state of the mixture (prepared after the first wet mixing treatment) to prevent aroma dissipation.

[0220] The mixture obtained after the first wet mixing process and the mixture obtained after curing following the first wet mixing process [means] are fed into the second wet mixing process [means] M2. The second wet mixing process [means] M2 is characterized by the addition of a second binder and subsequent mixing. In this way, adding the first and second binders separately has the following effects: improved initial absorption and flavor; reduced changes in absorption and flavor over time; and easier acquisition of the desired sheet shape during sheet forming process [means] H1. This is because mixing becomes easier compared to adding them in the first process [means], shortens the time required for the mixture's viscosity to become uniform, and makes viscosity easier to adjust.

[0221] As a second binder, the same binders as the first binder can be used, including: cellulose, konjac glucomannan, guar gum, pectin, carrageenan, tamarind seed gum, gum arabic, soybean polysaccharides, locust bean gum, ebony gum, xanthan gum, agar, starch, corn starch, etc., but polysaccharides other than cellulose are preferred. Similarly, regarding viscosity, as with the first binder, when the solution viscosity is 300 mPa·s or higher, it can mix well with non-tobacco plants. When the solution viscosity is 5000 mPa·s or higher, it is suitable for binding non-tobacco materials together. This viscosity can also be measured using the method [apparatus] described above. Here, the upper limit of measurement for the Brookfield viscometer is 100,000 mPa·s, but viscosities exceeding this limit are also within the aforementioned viscosity range.

[0222] Polysaccharides are preferably used as the second type of binder. Among polysaccharides, water-soluble polysaccharides, water-swellable polysaccharides, and gel polysaccharides are particularly preferred. By using the above materials, sheet damage and non-tobacco material detachment are reduced in the sheet forming process [means] H1 because the heated aromatic substrate after forming can maintain its block shape, and the processability is improved. Such polysaccharides include glucomannan, guar gum, pectin, carrageenan, locust bean gum, and agar. When adding a binder, the above-mentioned binders with a solution viscosity superior to the first binder are preferred. Using the binder in this way further improves the processability in the sheet forming process [means] 11. Among these, glucomannan is most preferred.

[0223] In the second wet mixing step M2, sometimes, as needed, a manufacturing method [apparatus] can be used to prepare and add the following materials in the same manner as in step [means] Z5: flavorings for adding flavor (e.g., extracts of menthol, peppermint, cocoa, coffee, black tea, etc.), cross-linked PVP and β-cyclodextrin that can retain flavor, microcrystalline cellulose that is easy to peel from and form in molds, etc., and food preservatives that can ensure preservation stability (e.g., sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, benzoic acid, and sodium benzoate, etc.).

[0224] When mixing the material prepared above in the second wet mixing step [means] M2, a conventional wet mixer can be used, similar to the first wet mixing step [means] M1. For example, a mixer that uses stirring blades to stir the material in the mixing tank and mixes it while applying shear force can also be selected, and further mixing and blending can be performed using a roller mill, a blade mixer, and an extruder. The mixing temperature in this step [means] is preferably below 40°C, but more preferably below 30°C, and even more preferably maintained at about 25°C. The reason for this is that if too high a temperature is applied during the mixing process, it may cause aroma components to disperse and escape. Therefore, it is necessary to control the temperature of the mixing tank.

[0225] Next, the composition of the heat-generating aroma-producing substrate (containing non-tobacco materials) prepared in the second wet mixing M2 is fed into the sheet forming process [means] H1 for forming to obtain the desired sheet shape. For the purpose of using this composition as a heat-generating aroma-producing substrate, sheet forming (e.g., roll forming, compression forming, etc.) is preferred, but the processing method is not limited to this. Alternatively, the following method [apparatus] can be used: the composition is forced through a hole under pressure to form a rod-shaped object; after drying, it is pulverized into granules.

[0226] Here, a sheet forming process suitable for manufacturing a heated aromatic-generating substrate will be described. As one method [apparatus], the present invention uses a three-roll mill for sheet forming. When using a three-roll mill, mixing and dispersion can be performed by the compressive force generated by squeezing into the narrow space between the rolls and the shear force generated by the difference in roll speeds, while simultaneously forming a sheet of desired thickness using a scraper, and various materials with different properties can be mixed. Therefore, it is particularly preferred for use in the sheet forming process of the components of the present invention. It can also be produced by combining pressure rollers or a press. In this manner, by using a three-roll mill for mixing and dispersion, simultaneously processing it into a sheet shape, and then performing the first and second wet mixing steps, a more preferred mixed and dispersed state can be obtained. Therefore, when a three-roll mill is used in the second wet mixing step [means] M2, the apparatus used in the second wet mixing step [means] M2 and the sheet forming step [means] H1 are the same, and mixing and forming are performed according to the same process.

[0227] In this manner, mixing and dispersion can be carried out in the sheet forming process using a three-roll mill, and the following manufacturing method [apparatus] can also be used: adding non-tobacco materials, aerosol forming agents, binders or thickeners, fragrances, cross-linked PVP, β-cyclodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, preservatives and pure water as needed.

[0228] To clarify the characteristics of the method [apparatus] for manufacturing a heated aroma-generating substrate by adding a first binder and a second binder in this manner, the present invention uses the same materials and defines the form of the heated aroma-generating substrate as a filler, and then compares and evaluates it with conventional manufacturing methods [apparatus]. The content of the present invention will be described below through manufacturing examples and embodiments.

[0229] (Manufacturing Example A) 100 parts by weight of xylitol 400 parts by weight of water By stirring and mixing the above materials, xylitol / aqueous solution is obtained.

[0230] Next, black tea leaves were used as follows: the black tea leaves were dried at 70°C, pulverized, and passed through an 80-mesh sieve. The moisture content was 2% by mass. Similarly, Gynostemma pentaphyllum was used as follows: the dried Gynostemma pentaphyllum was pulverized and passed through an 80-mesh sieve.

[0231] The above materials are put into a mixer and mixed for 15 minutes (first wet mixing step [means] M1) to obtain a first mixture.

[0232] The resulting first mixture is fed into a second wet mixing process [means] M2. 100 parts by weight of the first mixture are fed into a three-roll mill, along with 0.5 parts by weight of glucomannan and 20 parts by weight of water. A scraper is then pressed onto the rollers to form a sheet, and this process [means] is repeated 8 times. In this process [means], the second wet mixing process [means] M2 and the sheet forming process [means] H1 are performed using the same apparatus; the first half of the mixing process is the second mixing process [means] M2, and the second half is the sheet forming process [means] H1. Then, the mixture is kneaded and dispersed using a three-roll mill, simultaneously producing a sheet of the desired thickness.

[0233] The heated aroma-generating sheet (made using these processes) is formed into a sheet with a thickness of 0.3 mm. This sheet is cut into rectangles with a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm, and then fed to a rotary cutter to form a shape with a width of 1.5 mm, a length of 240 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm, thus obtaining the heated aroma-generating filler. Fifty strips of this filler are bundled together along their length and wound with paper with a basis weight of 34 g / m², and then glued to obtain a cylindrical heated aroma-generating processed product. The inner diameter of the resulting processed product is 6.9 mm. It is then cut into 12.0 mm lengths to obtain the heated aroma-generating body. The mass of this heated aroma-generating body is 0.29 g, and the volumetric filling rate of the filler relative to this volume is 0.60. The rectangles obtained by cutting the heated aroma-generating sheet are parallel to the rotation axis of the roller in the longitudinal direction, and their transverse direction is the rotation direction of the roller (the same applies below).

[0234] The aqueous solution of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose used in this manufacturing example has a viscosity of 650 mPa·s (Brookfield viscometer, 1% aqueous solution, 25°C), and the aqueous solution of glucomannan (as a polysaccharide) has a viscosity of 44000 mPa·s (Brookfield viscometer, 1% aqueous solution, 25°C).

[0235] (Manufacturing Example B) Before the first wet mixing process [means] M1, a first mixture is prepared according to the same method as in (Manufacturing Example A). The first mixture is placed in a polyethylene bag and sealed, and cured at 20°C for 6 days (144 hours) to prepare a cured mixture. After the curing process [means] Y1, the apparent volume of the mixture becomes approximately 1.5 times its original size. When confirming the state of the second cured mixture after curing process [means] Y1, it was found that compared with before curing, there was less free tea powder, and its dispersion state was stable and uniform after curing. The mixture prepared in the curing process [means] Y1 is fed into the second wet mixing process [means] M2, and a heated aroma generator is prepared in the same manner as in (Manufacturing Example A).

[0236] (Manufacturing Example C) Similar to (Manufacturing Example B), the cured mixture is fed into the second wet mixing process [means] M2, and then formed into a heated aroma-generating sheet via the sheet forming process [means] H1. However, in this manufacturing example, the processing conditions are changed during the second wet mixing process [means] and the sheet forming process [means] H1, and the sheet is formed to a thickness of 0.1 mm to obtain the heated aroma-generating sheet. This sheet is cut into rectangles of 150 mm in length and 240 mm in width, and then fed to a rotary cutter to form a shape of 1.0 mm wide, 240 mm long, and 0.1 mm thick, obtaining a heated aroma-generating filler. 225 of these fillers are bundled together along their length and wound with paper of 34 g / m², and then glued to obtain a cylindrical heated aroma-generating processed product. The inner diameter of the resulting processed product is 6.9 mm. It is then cut into 12.0 mm lengths to obtain a heated aroma-generating body. The mass of this heated aroma generator is 0.29g, and the volumetric fill rate of the filler is 0.60 relative to this volume.

[0237] (Manufacturing Example D) Similar to (Manufacturing Example B), the cured mixture is fed into the second wet mixing process [means] M2, and then formed into a heated aroma-generating sheet via the sheet forming process [means] H1. However, in this manufacturing example, the processing conditions in the second wet mixing process [means] and the sheet forming process [means] H1 are changed, and the sheet is formed to a thickness of 0.1 mm to obtain the heated aroma-generating sheet. The heated aroma-generating sheet is cut into rectangles of 150 mm in length and 240 mm in width, and then fed to a rotary cutter to form a shape of 1.0 mm wide, 240 mm long, and 0.5 mm thick, to obtain a heated aroma-generating filler. 225 of these fillers are bundled together along their length and wound with paper of 34 g / m², and then glued to obtain a cylindrical heated aroma-generating processed product. The inner diameter of the resulting processed product is 6.9 mm. It is then cut into 12.0 mm lengths to obtain a heated aroma-generating body. The mass of this heated aroma generator is 0.29g, and the volumetric fill rate of the filler is 0.60 relative to this volume.

[0238] For comparison, methylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose (used as a first binder), and glucomannan (used as a second binder) were added simultaneously to obtain a heated aromatic generator.

[0239] (Compare with manufacturing examples) 100 parts by weight of xylitol 400 parts by weight of water By stirring and mixing the above materials, xylitol / aqueous solution is obtained.

[0240] Next, black tea leaves were used as follows: the black tea leaves were dried at 70°C, pulverized, and passed through an 80-mesh sieve. The moisture content was 2% by mass. Similarly, Gynostemma pentaphyllum was used as follows: the dried Gynostemma pentaphyllum was pulverized and passed through an 80-mesh sieve.

[0241] Put the above materials into a mixer and mix for 15 minutes to obtain a mixture containing all the materials (e.g., glucomannan).

[0242] The mixture prepared in this way is poured into a three-roll mill for mixing, and then a scraper is pressed onto the rolls to form a sheet. This process is repeated 8 times to produce a heated aromatic sheet with a thickness of 0.3 mm while mixing and dispersing. However, it is difficult to form sheets when using a three-roll mill. Although they are made into thin sheets, it is impossible to measure the A-grade.

[0243] The prepared heat-generating aroma sheet was cut into rectangles measuring 150mm in length and 240mm in width. These rectangles were then fed to a rotary cutter to form shapes 1.0mm wide, 240mm long, and 0.3mm thick, yielding the heat-generating aroma filler. Fifty strips of this filler were bundled together along their length and wound with paper weighing 34g / m², then glued together to obtain a cylindrical heat-generating aroma product. The inner diameter of the resulting product was 6.9mm. This product was then cut into 12.0mm lengths to obtain the heat-generating aroma generator. This heat-generating aroma generator had a mass of 0.29g, and the filler volume percentage relative to its volume was 0.60.

[0244] (Example A) Using the heated aroma generator prepared in (Manufacturing Example A), a product is made as follows: Figure 13 The illustrated flavored tobacco cartridge contains a heated aroma generator connected to a mouthpiece (equipped with a support member and a filter). The support member is a PE tube with a through hole (4.0 mm inner diameter) in a cylinder (6.9 mm outer diameter). The filter is made of acetylcellulose fiber in a cylindrical shape and is wound to a length of 23 mm using paper with a basis weight of 34 g / m². The outer packaging of the cartridge is made of paper with a basis weight of 38 g / m², wound two and a half times with an inner diameter of 6.9 mm, and then glued together. When using paper with a basis weight of 32–45 g / m² wound two and a half times to form a paper cylinder, and using this as the outer packaging of the cartridge, it is suitable for flavored tobacco cartridges used as the heating element of a heated smoking device where the heated aroma generator is inserted. Then, a support member and a filter tip (used as a mouthpiece) are inserted from one end of the outer packaging of the cartridge, and a heated aroma generator is inserted from the other end. Then, paper with a basis weight of 40 g / m² is wound to partially overlap with the mouthpiece to form the aroma cartridge. However, to clarify the influence of the manufacturing method [apparatus] on the heated aroma generator substrate (i.e., maintaining the functional difference of the gas-generating material), the filter tip used in this invention is not formed by a chamber (as a suction optimization device).

[0245] (Example B) Except for using the heated aroma generator made in (Manufacturing Example B), the aroma smoke cartridge is made in the same manner as in (Example A).

[0246] (Example C) Except for using the heated aroma generator made in (Manufacturing Example C), the aroma smoke cartridge is made in the same manner as in (Example A).

[0247] (Example D) Except for using the heated aroma generator made in (Manufacturing Example D), the aroma smoke cartridge is made in the same manner as in (Example A).

[0248] (Comparative Example) Except for using the heated aroma generator prepared in (Comparative Manufacturing Example), the aroma cartridge was manufactured in the same manner as in (Example A). However, when manufacturing the aroma cartridge, the heated aroma generator filler was too soft, making it difficult to manufacture the aroma cartridge.

[0249] The heated aromatic generating sheets and aromatic smoke cartridges prepared as described above were evaluated as follows. In addition to the evaluations described below, Evaluation 1 was also conducted.

[0250] Rating A Tensile strength tests were conducted using heated aroma-generating sheets. A conventional tensile strength testing machine was used for the tensile strength tests. The heated aroma-generating sheets were cut into samples 10.0 cm wide and 22.0 cm long. In the tensile strength test, the clamping distance was set to 20.0 cm, and the crosshead speed was set to 10 cm / min. The test environment was room temperature 20°C and humidity 50%. By comparing the breaking strength, the heated aroma-generating sheets manufactured using various methods [devices] were evaluated. Considering factors such as forming and processing, aroma cartridge preparation, initial inhalation volume, initial flavor, and changes in inhalation volume and flavor over time, a breaking strength of 3.9 N / mm² or higher, and even 5.0 N / mm² or higher, was preferred.

[0251] Evaluation B Heated smokers use, for example Figure 2 (A) shows the Philip Morris IQOS (registered trademark) heated electronic cigarette device. The heating element is 4.5 mm wide, 12 mm long to the front end, and 0.4 mm thick. The chamber diameter is 7 mm; therefore, the outer diameter of the flavored tobacco cartridge is set to 6.9 mm to allow for proper insertion. The heating element is powered by a battery (located within the heated electronic cigarette body) and reaches a temperature of approximately 350°C. Then, through the built-in control system, one conventional electronic flavored tobacco cartridge is consumed after 14 puffs. It should be noted that when inserting the tobacco cartridge of this embodiment, the portion of the flavored tobacco cartridge appearing on the outer side from the downstream side of the electronic cigarette device body is approximately 20 mm. Then, flavored tobacco cartridges prepared in this embodiment and the comparative embodiment are inserted into the chamber of the electronic cigarette device for smoking tests. Inhalation volume and flavor are sensory evaluation items within the oral cavity during smoking; in particular, the tea flavor was evaluated on freshly made flavored tobacco cartridges and flavored tobacco cartridges after evaluation 1 and placement. It should be noted that the sensory test was conducted by 5 smokers. The evaluation criteria are as follows. Level A: When smoking, the inhalation volume is sufficient, the inhalation action is unobstructed, and the aroma of tea can be enjoyed. Level B: When smoking, the inhalation volume is insufficient, the inhalation action is obstructed, and the tea aroma is insufficient.

[0252] Evaluation C The issue of filler falling off after smoking is evaluated. In the evaluation method [device], the smoked aromatic cartridge is placed vertically downwards towards the heated aromatic generator, and it is observed whether the heated aromatic generator filler falls off. The evaluation criteria are as follows. Level A: No loot found Tier B: Some filler material drops.

[0253] The experimental results are shown in Table 1. Table 1 clearly shows that, from any aspect of molding and processing, aromatic cartridge preparation, initial inhalation volume, initial flavor, changes in inhalation volume and flavor over time, and the fusion of the heated aromatic generator filler over time, the effect of separately adding the binder is evident, and curing further enhances this effect. Therefore, it is clear that both the heated aromatic generator substrate prepared by separately adding the binder and the heated aromatic generator substrate prepared by further curing can function as a sustaining gas generating material for aromatic cartridges.

[0254] [Table 1] Effect of manufacturing method on the persistence of gas generation in heated aromatic generator substrate

[0255] As described above, the manufacturing method [apparatus] affects the internal structure of the heated aroma-generating substrate, and the heated aroma-generating substrate (made using a suitable manufacturing method [apparatus]) can function as a sustaining gas-generating material for the aroma cartridge thus manufactured. Furthermore, the present invention also discovers a substance that can be used as a sustaining gas-generating material—inorganic particles.

[0256] The effects of inorganic particles will be explained below through specific examples. Therefore, using (Manufacturing Example 1) as a conventional manufacturing method [apparatus], the effects of various inorganic particles on the gas generation persistence of a heated aroma-generating substrate (manufactured using this manufacturing method [apparatus]) will be evaluated as follows.

[0257] According to the method described in (Manufacturing Example 1), a heated aroma generator is manufactured, and aroma cartridges are assembled. However, in this embodiment, as... Figure 32As shown in the spreading process [means] H2, the heated aroma-generating sheet prepared in (Manufacturing Example 1) is cut into sheets of 12mm (length) × 1.5mm (width) (thickness). After preparing the heated aroma-generating filler, a specified amount of various inorganic particles are added, and then spread and coated to ensure uniform adhesion to the surface of the heated aroma-generating filler. The purpose of this process [means] is to ensure uniform adhesion of inorganic particles to the surface of the heated aroma-generating filler. In this process [means], the surface of the heated aroma-generating filler is observed using a microscope to confirm whether inorganic particles are adhered to the surface of the heated aroma-generating filler. Next, the heated aroma-generating filler with these inorganic particles is processed into a heated aroma-generating body and assembled into an aroma cartridge according to the method in (Manufacturing Example 1). In addition, the filling rate is increased to clarify the effect of inorganic particles. The aroma cartridge thus prepared is evaluated in "Evaluation 1". In addition, the heated electronic cigarette device described in "Evaluation B" is used to conduct the following "Evaluation 2".

[0258] Evaluation 2 like Figure 2 As shown in (C), when using the aromatic cartridges, if dirt is found adhering to the heating element 113, the following evaluation is performed. First, using the aromatic cartridges from Comparative Example 1, each aromatic cartridge is puffed 14 times. After puffing 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 cartridges, the dirt adhering to the heating element is wiped with gauze (soaked in ethanol), and the degree of dirt is recorded. Next, 50 aromatic cartridges of various embodiments (made using heated aromatic generating filler (with various inorganic particles adhering to the surface)) are puffed. As with Comparative Example 1, dirt is collected and compared with the degree of dirt recorded in Comparative Example 1. The evaluation index is the number of aromatic cartridges, that is, the number of aromatic cartridges whose degree of dirt observed when puffing 50 of various aromatic cartridges (in this embodiment) is the same as the degree of dirt observed when puffing aromatic cartridges (Comparative Example 1). Therefore, the fewer the number of aromatic cartridges, the better.

[0259] (Example I) One part by weight of calcium carbonate powder (average particle size 15 μm) was sprinkled and coated onto the entire surface of the heat-generating aroma generator filler (made by cutting the heat-generating aroma generator sheet prepared in (Manufacturing Example 1) as described above, relative to 100 parts by weight of the heat-generating aroma generator filler. Microscopic observation revealed that calcium carbonate particles (diameter 10–50 μm) adhered to the heat-generating aroma generator filler. Then, 0.29 g of the heat-generating aroma generator filler (with calcium carbonate particles adhering to its surface) was used to manufacture a heat-generating aroma generator. The resulting heat-generating aroma generator and a mouthpiece were then assembled into an aroma cartridge. Here, the filler filling rate was measured to be 81%.

[0260] (Example II) One part by weight of magnesium carbonate powder (average particle size 10 μm) was sprinkled and coated onto the entire surface of the heat-generating aroma generator filler (made by cutting the heat-generating aroma generator sheet prepared in (Manufacturing Example 1) as described above, relative to 100 parts by weight of the heat-generating aroma generator filler. Microscopic observation revealed that magnesium carbonate particles (diameter 10 μm to 50 μm) adhered to the heat-generating aroma generator filler. Then, 0.29 g of the heat-generating aroma generator filler (with magnesium carbonate particles adhering to its surface) was used to manufacture a heat-generating aroma generator. The resulting heat-generating aroma generator and a mouthpiece were then assembled into an aroma cartridge. Here, the filler filling rate was measured to be 80%.

[0261] (Example III) One part by weight of silica particles (average particle size 20 μm) was sprinkled and coated onto the entire surface of the heat-generating aroma generator filler (made by cutting the heat-generating aroma generator sheet prepared in (Manufacturing Example 1) as described above, relative to 100 parts by weight of the heat-generating aroma generator filler. Microscopic observation revealed that silica particles (diameter 10 μm to 50 μm) adhered to the heat-generating aroma generator filler. Then, 0.29 g of the heat-generating aroma generator filler (with silica particles adhering to its surface) was used to manufacture a heat-generating aroma generator. The resulting heat-generating aroma generator and a mouthpiece were then assembled into an aroma cartridge. Here, the filler filling rate was measured to be 80%.

[0262] (Example IV) One part by weight of alumina particles (average particle size 5 μm) was sprinkled and coated onto the entire surface of the heat-generating aroma generator filler (made by cutting the heat-generating aroma generator sheet prepared in (Manufacturing Example 1) as described above, relative to 100 parts by weight of the heat-generating aroma generator filler. Microscopic observation revealed that the alumina particles (diameter 10 μm to 50 μm) adhered to the heat-generating aroma generator filler. Then, 0.29 g of the heat-generating aroma generator filler (with alumina particles adhering to its surface) was used to manufacture a heat-generating aroma generator. The resulting heat-generating aroma generator and a mouthpiece were then assembled into an aroma cartridge. Here, the filler filling rate was measured to be 81%.

[0263] (Example V) One part by weight of alumina particles (average particle size 2 μm) was sprinkled and coated onto the entire surface of the heat-generating aroma generator filler (made by cutting the heat-generating aroma generator sheet prepared in (Manufacturing Example 1) as described above, relative to 100 parts by weight of the heat-generating aroma generator filler. Microscopic observation revealed no alumina particles (diameter 10 μm to 50 μm) adhering to the heat-generating aroma generator filler, but 0.29 g of the heat-generating aroma generator filler (coated with alumina particles) was still used to manufacture the heat-generating aroma generator. The resulting heat-generating aroma generator and a mouthpiece were then assembled into an aroma cartridge. Here, the filler filling rate was measured to be 81%.

[0264] (Example VI) One part by weight of silica particles (average particle size 5 μm) was sprinkled and coated onto the entire surface of the heat-generating aroma generator filler (made by cutting the heat-generating aroma generator sheet prepared in (Manufacturing Example 1) as described above) for every 100 parts by weight of the heat-generating aroma generator filler. Microscopic observation revealed no silica particles (diameter 10 μm to 50 μm) adhering to the heat-generating aroma generator filler, but 0.29 g of the heat-generating aroma generator filler (coated with silica particles) was still used to manufacture the heat-generating aroma generator. The resulting heat-generating aroma generator and mouthpiece were then assembled into an aroma cartridge. The filler filling rate was measured to be 81%.

[0265] (Example VII) One part by weight of silica particles (average particle size 47 μm) was sprinkled and coated onto the entire surface of the heat-generating aroma generator filler (made by cutting the heat-generating aroma generator sheet prepared in (Manufacturing Example 1) as described above, relative to 100 parts by weight of the heat-generating aroma generator filler. Microscopic observation revealed that silica particles (diameter 10 μm to 50 μm) adhered to the heat-generating aroma generator filler. Then, 0.29 g of the heat-generating aroma generator filler (with silica particles adhering to its surface) was used to manufacture a heat-generating aroma generator. The resulting heat-generating aroma generator and a mouthpiece were then assembled into an aroma-generating cartridge. Here, the filler filling rate was measured to be 65%.

[0266] (Compare with Example I) A heated aroma generator was manufactured using 0.29g of heated aroma generator filler (cut from the heated aroma generator sheet prepared in (Manufacturing Example 1) as described above). The resulting heated aroma generator and mouthpiece were then assembled into an aroma cartridge. Here, the filler filling rate was measured to be 81%.

[0267] The evaluation results are shown in Table 2. It is clear from the table that the inorganic particles (with a wider particle size) functioned as a gas-generating material, regardless of their material composition. The results from Evaluation 1 clearly show that the heated aroma-generating filler does not fuse over time, and the changes in gas release (i.e., gas inhalation) and flavor over time are minimal. The reason for this effect is unclear, but it is speculated that when inorganic particles are present on the surface of the filler, they act as spacers, reducing the contact area between the fillers. Even under prolonged high temperatures, this can inhibit the fusion of fillers caused by aerosol-forming agent exudation and suppress aerosol-forming agent exudation.

[0268] [Table 2] The Influence of Inorganic Particles on the Persistence of Gas Generation in Heated Aromatic Generating Substrates

[0269] Furthermore, Evaluation 2 clearly shows that inorganic particles have the effect of preventing contamination of the heating element. Especially when the average particle size of the added inorganic powder is 1–50 μm, a good effect is observed. The anti-contamination effect is even better when the average particle size is 5 μm or larger. The effect is good when the amount of inorganic powder added is 0.01–5 parts by weight. The anti-contamination effect is even better when the amount is 0.1 parts by weight or larger. The reason why inorganic particles prevent contamination of the heating element is not yet certain, but it is speculated as follows: Inorganic materials are difficult to thermally decompose; when the aromatic cartridge is installed on / removed from the heating element, polishing the surface of the inorganic particles removes contaminants; inorganic particles can reduce the contact area between the surface of the heating element and the heated aromatic filling material, etc.

[0270] To achieve this effect, the average particle size of the inorganic particles is preferably 1–100 μm. When the average particle size is less than 1 μm, the effect of the inorganic particles weakens. On the other hand, an average particle size of 5 μm or more is more preferred because it enhances the effect of the inorganic particles. For similar reasons, an average particle size of 10 μm or more is even more preferred. Although the filler filling rate decreases with increasing inorganic particle size, the effect of the inorganic particles is stronger when the particle size is 50 μm or less, and the required minimum filling rate can be ensured.

[0271] Here, the minimum fill ratio is closely related to the amount of gas (generated after heating) inhaled. When the fill ratio is less than 60%, insufficient gas is released after heating, resulting in insufficient gas inhalation and a poor smoking experience for the smoker. Therefore, a fill ratio of 65% or higher, or even 70% or higher, is preferable. Conversely, when the fill ratio exceeds 90%, the gaps between the fillers are too small, making smoking difficult and the fillers difficult to insert into the heating element.

[0272] Furthermore, the filling rate can be evaluated by calculating the area ratio of the heated aroma-generating substrate to the cross-section of the heated aroma-generating body. The evaluation was conducted using a digital microscope to examine the filled and unfilled void regions. A digital microscope (KEYENCE VHX-2000) was used, with magnification set to 100x, and the image was projected onto the display screen. The image analysis range refers to the area containing only filled and unfilled void regions. Here, the sample diameter (7.0 mm) was set to 3.5 mm wide and 2.6 mm high. Within this range, image analysis was performed using the accompanying software, and the "Extraction Mode" in "Automatic Measurement Mode" was set to "Brightness." During measurement, "Standard" was selected, and the "Extraction Parameter" was set to "Brightness." Simultaneously, to distinguish between the observed filler and voids, a "Threshold" was selected. The ratio of filler to the entire measurement area was defined as the filling rate.

[0273] Furthermore, the average particle size of the inorganic particles in this invention is determined using laser diffraction scattering. The particle size distribution was measured using a wet method. In this invention, the Microtrac MT3300 III manufactured by Microtrac Corporation was used. Furthermore, the average particle size in this invention refers to the median diameter D50 when the cumulative volumetric distribution accounts for 50% of the total particle size distribution within the range of 0.02–2000 μm.

[0274] Furthermore, the presence of inorganic particles in this invention was determined not only by microscopic observation during the manufacturing process, but also by observation of the filler surface using an optical microscope or electron microscope. Microscopic or electron microscope observation also revealed residues generated after the thermal decomposition of the filler. At an appropriate magnification, with one field of view set to 100 μm × 100 μm, approximately 10 images were observed. Additionally, observation using a scanning electron microscope (equipped with X-ray microanalysis (XMA)) revealed inorganic particle residues within the inorganic particles.

[0275] To investigate the role of inorganic particles, the amount of inorganic particles added should be at least 0.001 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of filler, more preferably 0.01 parts by mass or more, and even more than 0.05 parts by mass. Conversely, if the amount of inorganic particles added exceeds 10 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of filler, the filler filling rate will be reduced, thereby affecting the gas intake and flavor. From this perspective, the amount of inorganic particles added is more preferably 5 parts by mass or less, and even less than 2 parts by mass.

[0276] The inorganic materials that can be used as inorganic particles in this invention are not particularly limited, but one or more of the following can be used: metal chlorides (e.g., sodium chloride, potassium chloride, etc.), metal oxides (e.g., magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, titanium oxide, iron oxide, aluminum oxide, etc.), metal carbonates (e.g., magnesium carbonate, calcium carbonate, etc.), metal sulfates (e.g., magnesium sulfate, calcium sulfate, etc.), metal phosphates (e.g., calcium phosphate, etc.), and titanates (e.g., potassium titanate, magnesium titanate, etc.). Silica (e.g., zeolite, colloidal silica, pyrolytic silica, etc.), as well as diatomaceous earth, vermiculite, etc., which are natural products, can also be used. Magnesium carbonate, calcium carbonate, silica, and aluminum oxide are particularly preferred.

[0277] In this way, inorganic particles can... Figure 32 The spreading process [means] H2 shown is applied to the heated aromatic generating substrate, and can also be performed as follows: Figure 32 Adhesion is achieved in the spreading process [means] S4 shown. Additionally, as... Figures 28-31 As shown, inorganic particles can be added to the heated aroma-generating composition to prepare a heated aroma-generating substrate containing inorganic particles. Using this method [apparatus], it was found that inorganic particles are not only present on the surface of the heated aroma-generating substrate, but also play a role. Therefore, the reason why inorganic particles can act as a gas-generating material is speculated as follows: inorganic particles not only act as spacers (inhibiting fusion between heated aroma-generating substrates) to reduce the contact area, but also inhibit the movement of constituent materials (e.g., aerosol forming agents, non-tobacco materials, binders, etc.) in the heated aroma-generating substrate. This speculation is based on the fact that when inorganic particles are used as fillers in polymer materials, they can act as cross-linking points, thereby improving chemical properties (e.g., heat resistance, chemical resistance, etc.) and physical properties (e.g., tensile strength, elastic modulus, etc.).

[0278] The present invention improves the manufacturing method [apparatus] and can provide a heated aroma generator in which two substances act as a gas-generating material: a heated aroma-generating substrate and inorganic particles. Therefore, as Figure 33As shown, aromatic tobacco cartridges can also be provided without the need for a gas extraction optimization device on the mouthpiece. Alternatively, aromatic tobacco cartridges can be provided that are assembled from a heated aromatic generator (equipped with a material to maintain gas generation) and a mouthpiece (equipped with a gas extraction optimization device). The above descriptions are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the concept described herein through the above teachings or related technical or knowledge. Modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be within the protection scope of the appended claims. Industry applicability

[0279] This invention relates to a novel smoking device. This device releases tobacco leaves (from the genus *Nicotiana* of the Solanaceae family) and related plants, as well as harmless aromas derived from plants, without these components. Therefore, this is an aromatic tobacco cartridge that allows novice smokers to enjoy smoking, in addition to those with experience in flame smoking. This aromatic tobacco cartridge has no adverse health effects on the smoker or non-smokers, allowing smokers to enjoy smoking, induce an alpha wave state in the brain, and achieve therapeutic, health-promoting, and beauty-enhancing effects. Furthermore, this aromatic tobacco cartridge is equipped with a gas extraction optimization device and a gas generation maintenance material, so even after long-term storage, the amount and flavor of the smoke and aroma components remain unchanged. Therefore, the technology related to the aromatic tobacco cartridge of this invention can be widely applied to incense sticks, burning incense, applying incense, and aromatherapy. Symbol Explanation

[0280] 11. Electric heating type smoke extractor (1) 111 casing 112 cavity 113 Electrically controlled heating element 1131 Electrical Control Device 114 Aromatic Smoke Cartridge Insert 115 air intake 12. Electric heating type smoke extractor (2) 121 casing 122 cavities 123 Electrically controlled heating element 1231 Electrical Control Device 124 Aromatic Smoke Cartridge Insert 125 intake port 2 aromatic smoke cartridges 2-1~2-19 Aromatic Smoke Cartridges (1)~(19) 21 Heated Aromatic Generator 21-p Heated Aromatic Hair Inner Packaging Material 211 cover material 212 spacer material 213 Heated Aromatic Generating Sheets 214 Heated Aromatic Generating Filler 22 cigarette holder 22-p cigarette holder inner packaging material 221 cigarette holder (with chamber) 221-1 Cigarette mouthpiece (with a cylindrical chamber) (1) 221-1-c1 Cylindrical chamber (1) 221-2 Cigarette mouthpiece (with a cylindrical chamber) (2) 221-2-c2 Cylindrical chamber (2) 221-2-c3 Cylindrical chamber (3) 221-3 Cigarette mouthpiece (with a cylindrical chamber) (3) 221-3-c4 Cylindrical chamber (4) 221-4 Cigarette mouthpiece (with a cylindrical chamber) (4) 221-4-c5 Cylindrical chamber (5) 221-4-c6 Cylindrical chamber (6) 221-5 mouthpiece (with a conical chamber) (1) 221-5-d1 Conical chamber (1) 221-6 Cigarette mouthpiece (with a conical chamber) (2) 221-6-d2 Conical chamber (2) 221-7 Cigarette mouthpiece (with a cavity and a cylindrical chamber) (1) 2211 Filter tip (with chamber) (1) 221-7-c7 Cylindrical chamber (7) 221-7-v1 cavity (1) 221-8 mouthpiece (with a cavity and a cylindrical chamber) (2) 2212 Filter Tip (with Chamber) (2) 221-8-c8 Cylindrical chamber (8) 221-8-v2 cavity (2) 222 cigarette holder (with supporting components) 222-1 Cigarette mouthpiece (with supporting components) (1) 2221 Supporting Components 22212-h through hole 2222 filter tip (with chamber) (3) 2222-c1 chamber (1) 223 Cigarette mouthpiece (equipped with support / cooling components) 2231 Supporting Components 2231-h through hole 2232 Cooling Components 2233 filter tip (with chamber) (4) 2233-c1 chamber (1) 224 cigarette holder (equipped with cooling components) 2241 Cooling Components 2242 filter tip (with chamber) (5) 2242-c1 chamber (1) 225 cigarette holder (with reinforced support components) 225-1 Cigarette mouthpiece (with reinforced support components) (1) 2251-1 Reinforced Support Components (1) 2251-1-s1 Plate-shaped reinforcing material 2251-1-h Through Hole 2252-1 Filter Tip (1) 225-2 Cigarette mouthpiece (equipped with reinforcing support components) (2) 2251-2 Reinforced Support Components (2) 2251-2-s2 Plate-shaped Reinforcing Material 2251-2-h through hole 2252-2 filter tip (2) 225-3 Cigarette mouthpiece (equipped with reinforced support components) (3) 2251-3 Reinforced Support Components (3) 2251-3-s3 Plate-shaped Reinforcing Material 2251-3-s4 Tubular Reinforcing Member 2252-3 filter tip (3) 225-4 Cigarette Mouthpiece (with Reinforcing Support Components) (4) 2251-4-s3 Plate-shaped Reinforcing Material 2251-4-s4 columnar reinforcing material 2252-4 filter tip (4) 225-5 Cigarette Mouthpiece (with Reinforcing Support Components) (5) 2251-5-s3 Plate-shaped Reinforcing Material 2251-s4 tubular reinforcing material 2251-5-h through hole 2252-5 filter tip (5) 2252-5-c1 chamber 226 mouthpiece (equipped with reinforcing support / cooling components) 2261 Reinforced Support Component 2261-s3 Plate-shaped Reinforcing Material 2261-s6 tubular reinforcing material 2262 Cooling Components 2263 filter tip (with chamber) (6) 2263-c1 chamber (1) 227 cigarette holder (with heat insulation component) 2271 Thermal Insulation Components 2272 filter tip 228 cigarette holder (equipped with heat insulation and cooling components) 2281 Thermal Insulation Components 2282 Cooling Components 2283 filter tip 23. Packaging of e-cigarette cartridges (1) 24. Packaging of e-cigarette cartridges (2) W airflow o Aromatic smoke cartridge's straight cylindrical central axis j-fragrant smoke cartridge outer diameter K-fragrant smoke cartridge length a. Length of heated aromatic generator m cigarette holder length f filter length Inner diameter of the bottom surface of chamber b c. Height of the cylindrical chamber d Conical chamber height v Cavity length s support member length r Cooling component length x Width of heated aromatic filling y Heated Aromatic Generation Substrate Thickness z Length of the heated aromatic substrate

Claims

1. A heated aroma-generating substrate for use in aroma-generating cartridges, characterized in that: The heated aroma-generating substrate refers to a heated aroma-generating substrate manufactured using a manufacturing method that includes the following steps: The first wet mixing process involves mixing materials selected from dried and pulverized non-tobacco materials, an aqueous solution of the first binder prepared by dissolving the first binder in pure water, an aerosol forming agent, cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone, flavorings, non-tobacco material extracts, β-cyclodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, and preservatives. In the second wet mixing process, the material prepared by the first wet mixing process described above is mixed with an aqueous solution of the second adhesive prepared by dissolving the second adhesive in pure water. In the sheet forming process, the material produced in the second wet mixing process is compressed to produce a heated aromatic sheet. The sheet processing step involves cutting or folding the aforementioned heated aromatic sheets.

2. A heated aroma-generating substrate for use in aroma-generating cartridges, characterized in that: The heated aroma-generating substrate refers to a heated aroma-generating substrate manufactured using a manufacturing method that includes the following steps: The first wet mixing process involves mixing materials selected from dried and pulverized non-tobacco materials, an aqueous solution of the first binder prepared by dissolving the first binder in pure water, an aerosol forming agent, cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone, flavorings, non-tobacco material extracts, β-cyclodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, and preservatives. The curing process maintains the stability of the mixture prepared in the first wet mixing process described above; In the second wet mixing process, the cured mixture prepared in the curing process is mixed with the second adhesive aqueous solution prepared by dissolving the second adhesive in pure water; In the sheet forming process, the material produced in the second wet mixing process is compressed to form a heated aromatic sheet; The sheet processing step involves cutting or folding the aforementioned heated aromatic sheets.

3. The heated aroma-generating substrate for aroma-producing cartridges according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that: In the sheet forming process, an additional step is added: adding a material selected from non-tobacco materials, aerosol forming agents, binders or thickeners, cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone, fragrances, β-cyclodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, preservatives, and pure water.

4. The heated aroma-generating substrate for aroma-producing cartridges according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that: The first type of binder is a modified cellulose polymer; the second type of binder is a polysaccharide polymer.

5. The heat-receiving flavor generating substrate for a flavor cartridge according to claim 4, wherein: The modified cellulose polymers mentioned are at least one of the following: methylcellulose, ethylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, carboxyethylcellulose, hydroxymethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, and sodium salts, potassium salts, and calcium salts of carboxymethylcellulose and carboxyethylcellulose; The polysaccharide polymers mentioned are at least one of the following: konjac mannan oligosaccharide, guar gum, pectin, carrageenan, tamarind seed gum, gum arabic, soybean polysaccharides, locust bean gum, ebony gum, xanthan gum, and agar.

6. The heat-receiving flavor generating substrate for a flavor cartridge according to claim 4, wherein: Relative to 100 parts by weight of the non-tobacco material, the first adhesive is 5 to 20 parts by weight and the second adhesive is 0.1 to 5 parts by weight.

7. The heat-receiving flavor generating substrate for a flavor cartridge according to claim 2, wherein: The curing process involves curing at 15–30°C for 72–336 hours.

8. The heat-activated flavor-releasing substrate for a cigarette cartridge according to any one of claims 1 or 2, wherein: The aforementioned heated aroma-generating substrate refers to a heated aroma-generating substrate made by adding inorganic particles.

9. The heat-treated flavor-emitting substrate for a tobacco cartridge according to claim 8, wherein: After the sheet forming process, an additional process is adopted to sprinkle inorganic particles onto the heated aromatic generating sheet to produce a heated aromatic generating sheet.

10. The heat-treated flavor-emitting substrate for a cigarette cartridge according to claim 8, wherein: Following the sheet processing step, a further step is taken to sprinkle inorganic particles onto the aforementioned heated aromatic generating sheet to produce a heated aromatic generating substrate.

11. The heat-treated flavor-emitting substrate for a tobacco cartridge according to claim 8, wherein: The inorganic particles mentioned above are metal oxides, metal carbonates, metal phosphates, titanates, and silicon dioxide.

12. The heat-treated flavor-emitting substrate for a tobacco cartridge according to claim 8, wherein: The average particle size of the aforementioned inorganic particles is 1–100 μm.

13. The heat-treated flavor-emitting substrate for a tobacco cartridge according to claim 8, wherein: The amount of inorganic particles added is 0.1 to 10 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the non-tobacco materials mentioned above.

14. The heat-activated flavor-releasing substrate for a cigarette cartridge according to any one of claims 1 or 2, wherein: The content of the above-mentioned aerosol forming agent is 50 to 80 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of non-tobacco materials.

15. The heat-activated flavor-releasing substrate for a cigarette cartridge according to any one of claims 1 or 2, wherein: The content of the above-mentioned cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone is 7 to 25 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of non-tobacco materials.

16. The heat-activated flavor-releasing substrate for a cigarette cartridge according to any one of claims 1 or 2, wherein: The content of the above-mentioned microcrystalline cellulose is 7 to 25 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of non-tobacco materials.

17. The heat-activated flavor-releasing substrate for a cigarette cartridge according to any one of claims 1 or 2, wherein: The content of the above-mentioned β-cyclodextrin is 0.2 to 1.0 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of non-tobacco materials.

18. A method for preparing a heated aroma-generating substrate for an aromatic tobacco cartridge, characterized in that: The process includes the following steps: The first wet mixing process involves mixing materials selected from dried and pulverized non-tobacco materials, an aqueous solution of the first binder prepared by dissolving the first binder in pure water, an aerosol forming agent, cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone, flavorings, non-tobacco material extracts, β-cyclodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, and preservatives. In the second wet mixing process, the material prepared by the first wet mixing process described above is mixed with an aqueous solution of the second adhesive prepared by dissolving the second adhesive in pure water. In the sheet forming process, the material produced in the second wet mixing process is compressed to form a heated aromatic sheet; The sheet processing step involves cutting or folding the aforementioned heated aromatic sheets.

19. A method for producing a heat-induced aroma-generating substrate for a cigarette cartridge, characterized by: The process includes the following steps: The first wet mixing process involves mixing materials selected from dried and pulverized non-tobacco materials, an aqueous solution of the first binder prepared by dissolving the first binder in pure water, an aerosol forming agent, cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone, flavorings, non-tobacco material extracts, β-cyclodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, and preservatives. The curing process maintains the stability of the mixture prepared in the first wet mixing process described above; In the second wet mixing process, the cured mixture prepared in the curing process is mixed with the second adhesive aqueous solution prepared by dissolving the second adhesive in pure water; In the sheet forming process, the material produced in the second wet mixing process is compressed to form a heated aromatic sheet; The sheet processing step involves cutting or folding the aforementioned heated aromatic sheets.

20. The method for producing a heat-affected flavor generating substrate for a cigarette cartridge according to any one of claims 18 or 19, characterized by: In the sheet forming process, an additional step is added: adding a material selected from non-tobacco materials, aerosol forming agents, binders or thickeners, cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone, fragrances, β-cyclodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, preservatives, and pure water.

21. The method for producing a heat-affected flavor generating substrate for a cigarette cartridge according to any one of claims 18 or 19, characterized by: The first type of binder is a modified cellulose polymer; the second type of binder is a polysaccharide polymer.

22. The method for preparing a heat-activated flavor-emitting substrate for a cigarette cartridge according to claim 21, wherein: The modified cellulose polymers mentioned are at least one of the following: methylcellulose, ethylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, carboxyethylcellulose, hydroxymethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, and sodium salts, potassium salts, and calcium salts of carboxymethylcellulose and carboxyethylcellulose; The polysaccharide polymers mentioned are at least one of the following: konjac mannan oligosaccharide, guar gum, pectin, carrageenan, tamarind seed gum, gum arabic, soybean polysaccharides, locust bean gum, ebony gum, xanthan gum, and agar.

23. The method for preparing a heated aroma-generating substrate for an aromatic smoke cartridge according to claim 21, characterized in that: Relative to 100 parts by weight of the non-tobacco material, the first adhesive is 5 to 20 parts by weight and the second adhesive is 0.1 to 5 parts by weight.

24. The method of claim 19, wherein the heated flavor generating substrate is a tobacco flavor generating substrate. The curing process involves curing at 15–30°C for 72–336 hours.

25. The method for producing a heat-affected flavor generating substrate for a cigarette cartridge according to any one of claims 18 or 19, characterized by: The aforementioned heated aroma-generating substrate refers to a heated aroma-generating substrate made by adding inorganic particles.

26. The method for producing a heat-activated flavor-emitting substrate for a cigarette cartridge according to claim 25, wherein: After the sheet forming process, an additional process is adopted to sprinkle inorganic particles onto the heated aromatic generating sheet to produce a heated aromatic generating sheet.

27. The method for preparing a heated aroma-generating substrate for an aromatic smoke cartridge according to claim 25, characterized in that: Following the sheet processing step, a further step is taken to sprinkle inorganic particles onto the aforementioned heated aromatic generating sheet to produce a heated aromatic generating substrate.

28. The method for preparing a heated aroma-generating substrate for an aromatic smoke cartridge according to claim 25, characterized in that: The inorganic particles mentioned above are metal oxides, metal carbonates, metal phosphates, titanates, and silicon dioxide.

29. The method for preparing a heated aroma-generating substrate for an aromatic smoke cartridge according to claim 25, characterized in that: The average particle size of the aforementioned inorganic particles is 1–100 μm.

30. The method for preparing a heated aroma-generating substrate for an aromatic smoke cartridge according to claim 25, characterized in that: The amount of inorganic particles added is 0.1 to 10 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the non-tobacco materials mentioned above.

31. The method for preparing a heated aroma-generating substrate for an aromatic smoke cartridge according to any one of claims 18 or 19, characterized in that: The content of the above-mentioned aerosol forming agent is 50 to 80 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of non-tobacco materials.

32. The method for preparing a heated aroma-generating substrate for an aromatic smoke cartridge according to any one of claims 18 or 19, characterized in that: The content of the above-mentioned cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone is 7 to 25 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of non-tobacco materials.

33. The method for preparing a heated aroma-generating substrate for an aromatic smoke cartridge according to any one of claims 18 or 19, characterized in that: The content of the above-mentioned microcrystalline cellulose is 7 to 25 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of non-tobacco materials.

34. The method for preparing a heated aroma-generating substrate for an aromatic smoke cartridge according to any one of claims 18 or 19, characterized in that: The content of the above-mentioned β-cyclodextrin is 0.2 to 1.0 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of non-tobacco materials.

35. An apparatus for preparing a heated aroma-generating substrate for aromatic tobacco cartridges, characterized in that: This equipment refers to a manufacturing apparatus that uses methods to produce a heated aroma-generating substrate for use in aroma-filled cigarette cartridges: The first wet mixing method involves mixing materials selected from dried and pulverized non-tobacco materials, an aqueous solution of a first binder prepared by dissolving a first binder in pure water, an aerosol forming agent, cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone, a fragrance, a non-tobacco material extract, β-cyclodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, and a preservative. The second wet mixing method involves mixing the material prepared by the first wet mixing method described above with an aqueous solution of the second adhesive prepared by dissolving the second adhesive in pure water. A sheet forming method is used to compress a material prepared by the second wet mixing method described above to produce a heat-generating aromatic sheet. Sheet processing methods involve cutting or folding the aforementioned heated aromatic sheets.

36. An apparatus for preparing a heated aroma-generating substrate for aromatic tobacco cartridges, characterized in that: This equipment refers to a manufacturing apparatus that uses methods to produce a heated aroma-generating substrate for use in aroma-filled cigarette cartridges: The first wet mixing method involves mixing materials selected from dried and pulverized non-tobacco materials, an aqueous solution of a first binder prepared by dissolving a first binder in pure water, an aerosol forming agent, cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone, a fragrance, a non-tobacco material extract, β-cyclodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, and a preservative. A curing method is used to maintain the stable state of the mixture prepared by the first wet mixing method described above; The second wet mixing method involves mixing a cured mixture prepared by a curing method with an aqueous solution of a second adhesive prepared by dissolving a second adhesive in pure water. A sheet forming method is used to compress a material produced by a second wet mixing method to produce a heated aromatic sheet. Sheet processing methods involve cutting or folding the aforementioned heated aromatic sheets.

37. The apparatus for preparing a heated aroma-generating substrate for an aromatic tobacco cartridge according to any one of claims 35 or 36, characterized in that: In the sheet forming method described above, another method is added: adding a material selected from non-tobacco materials, aerosol forming agents, binders or thickeners, cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone, fragrances, β-cyclodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, preservatives, and pure water.

38. The apparatus for preparing a heated aroma-generating substrate for an aromatic tobacco cartridge according to any one of claims 35 or 36, characterized in that: The first type of binder is a modified cellulose polymer; the second type of binder is a polysaccharide polymer.

39. The apparatus for preparing a heated aroma-generating substrate for aromatic tobacco cartridges according to claim 38, characterized in that: The modified cellulose polymer is at least one of the following: methylcellulose, ethylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, carboxyethylcellulose, hydroxymethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, and sodium salts of carboxymethylcellulose and carboxyethylcellulose, potassium salts of carboxyethylcellulose, and calcium salts of carboxyethylcellulose. The polysaccharide polymers mentioned are at least one of the following: konjac mannan oligosaccharide, guar gum, pectin, carrageenan, tamarind seed gum, gum arabic, soybean polysaccharides, locust bean gum, ebony gum, xanthan gum, and agar.

40. The apparatus for preparing a heated aroma-generating substrate for aromatic tobacco cartridges according to claim 38, characterized in that: Relative to 100 parts by weight of the non-tobacco material, there are 5 to 20 parts by weight of the first adhesive and 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of the second adhesive.

41. The apparatus for preparing a heated aroma-generating substrate for aromatic tobacco cartridges according to claim 36, characterized in that: The curing method is as follows: curing treatment at 15-30°C for 72-336 hours.

42. The apparatus for preparing a heated aroma-generating substrate for an aromatic tobacco cartridge according to any one of claims 35 or 36, characterized in that: The aforementioned heated aroma-generating substrate refers to a heated aroma-generating substrate made by adding inorganic particles.

43. The apparatus for preparing a heated aroma-generating substrate for aromatic tobacco cartridges according to claim 42, characterized in that: The sheet forming method is further followed by the method of sprinkling inorganic particles onto the above-mentioned heated aromatic generating sheet to produce a heated aromatic generating sheet.

44. The apparatus for preparing a heated aroma-generating substrate for aromatic tobacco cartridges according to claim 42, characterized in that: The sheet processing method is further followed by the method of sprinkling inorganic particles onto the above-mentioned heated aromatic generating substrate to produce a heated aromatic generating substrate.

45. The apparatus for preparing a heated aroma-generating substrate for an aromatic tobacco cartridge according to claim 42, characterized in that: The inorganic particles mentioned above are metal oxides, metal carbonates, metal phosphates, titanates, and silicon dioxide.

46. ​​The apparatus for preparing a heated aroma-generating substrate for aromatic tobacco cartridges according to claim 42, characterized in that: The average particle size of the aforementioned inorganic particles is 1–100 μm.

47. The apparatus for preparing a heated aroma-generating substrate for aromatic tobacco cartridges according to claim 42, characterized in that: The amount of inorganic particles added is 0.1 to 10 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the non-tobacco materials mentioned above.

48. The apparatus for preparing a heated aroma-generating substrate for an aromatic tobacco cartridge according to any one of claims 35 or 36, characterized in that: The content of the above-mentioned aerosol forming agent is 50 to 80 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of non-tobacco materials.

49. The apparatus for preparing a heated aroma-generating substrate for an aromatic tobacco cartridge according to any one of claims 35 or 36, characterized in that: The content of the above-mentioned cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone is 7 to 25 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of non-tobacco materials.

50. The apparatus for preparing a heated aroma-generating substrate for an aromatic tobacco cartridge according to any one of claims 35 or 36, characterized in that: The content of the above-mentioned microcrystalline cellulose is 7 to 25 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of non-tobacco materials.

51. The apparatus for preparing a heated aroma-generating substrate for an aromatic tobacco cartridge according to any one of claims 35 or 36, characterized in that: The content of the above-mentioned β-cyclodextrin is 0.2 to 1.0 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of non-tobacco materials.

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