Electronic cigarette cartridge

Abstract

To provide a highly productive electronic cigarette cartridge.SOLUTION: Provided is an electronic cigarette cartridge that has aerosol upstream and downstream ends, in which are adjacently disposed in the order of description from the upstream side to the downstream side and are formed into a rod-like shape: a lid; an aerosol-forming substrate for generating an aerosol by heating; a support element having an airflow through hole formed in a central portion thereof; a transport member in the form of a hollow tubular member; and a mouthpiece; wherein the aerosol forming substrate has a form in which a crimped sheet material for a smoking device is folded, the sheet material for the smoking device is in the form of a sheet extending in Y and X directions perpendicular to each other, with a plurality of cut portions each penetrating in a thickness direction and extending linearly along the Y direction, the plurality of cut portions are divided from each other by dividing portions in the Y direction, and lengths of the plurality of cut portions in the Y direction are not constant.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4A

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a sheet material for a smoking article, a substrate forming body for a smoking article, a cartridge for a smoking article, and a method for manufacturing a sheet material for a smoking article. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, in order to comply with the trend of smoking cessation, electronic cigarette products that allow users to enjoy tobacco by heating a cartridge containing tobacco components and inhaling the vaporized tobacco components without using a flame have become popular. As a form of tobacco filler to be filled into such electronic cigarette cartridges, a sheet having an aerosol former is disclosed that is crimped and assembled (Patent Document 1). Also, a smoking article in which a sheet is folded and housed in a cylinder is disclosed (Patent Document 2). Furthermore, an invention of a smoking article rod having a gathered sheet of homogenized tobacco material is known (see, for example, Patent Document 3). The smoking article rod described in Patent Document 3 is formed by crimping a continuous sheet of homogenized tobacco material, gathering it, and then surrounding it with a wrapper to form a continuous rod. The continuous rod is cut into a plurality of individual rods. The smoking article rod described in Patent Document 3 has a more uniform density than a rod containing fine pieces of homogenized tobacco material. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Special Publication No. 2017-524368 [Patent Document 2] International Publication No. WO2010 / 113702 [Patent Document 3] Special Publication No. 2014-515274 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] An object of the present invention is to increase the productivity of smoking articles formed from sheet materials. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, one aspect of the present invention is a sheet material for smoking articles, comprising: A sheet material is provided that is in a sheet-like form extending in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to each other, and has a plurality of cut portions that each penetrate the sheet in the thickness direction and are formed linearly along the first direction. Effect of the Invention

[0006] According to the present invention, it is possible to increase the productivity of smoking articles formed from sheet material. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a mode of use of an electronic cigarette cartridge. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the structure of an electronic cigarette cartridge. [Diagram 3] 4 is a schematic flowchart showing a method for producing a filling material. [Figure 4A] FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view of a portion of a sheet material of a non-tobacco plant composition. [Figure 4B] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of cutting locations for a sheet material. [Figure 4C] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a cutting portion according to another embodiment. [Figure 4D] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a cutting portion according to yet another embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a filling (filled state) of an aerosol-forming substrate. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a packing form of a sheet-like packing material. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 shows an example of a method for making an electronic cigarette cartridge. [Figure 8] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an apparatus for producing an aerosol-forming substrate. [Figure 8A] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a cut portion forming device. [Figure 8B] 11 is a schematic view of a first roller and a second roller viewed in the Z1 direction. FIG. [Figure 9A] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of an example of use of an electronic cigarette cartridge. [Figure 9B] 11A and 11B are explanatory diagrams of another example of use of the electronic cigarette cartridge. [Figure 9C] 13 is an explanatory diagram of yet another example of use of the electronic cigarette cartridge. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0008] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description of the drawings, the same elements are given the same reference numerals, and duplicated description will be omitted. In addition, the dimensional ratios in the drawings are merely examples, and are not limited thereto. In addition, for the convenience of explanation, some parts may be exaggerated.

[0009] In addition, in this specification, "smoking" generally means smoking a cigarette, but here it simply means "enjoying smoke," "tasting smoke," or "enjoying smoke," and the source of smoke is not limited to tobacco material, but also applies to non-tobacco materials. In addition, in this specification, "electronic cigarette" refers to a heated smoking device.

[0010] Filler 111 is prepared, for example, as follows: Materials for forming the aerosol forming material include a carrier for supporting an aerosol former, the aerosol former, and a flavor additive to be used as needed.

[0011] As a carrier for carrying the aerosol former, various parts of tobacco plants or non-tobacco plants (e.g., roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, skin, seeds, tree trunks, tree branches, etc.) can be used, preferably in a dried and ground form.

[0012] In addition to the above-mentioned plant parts, the carrier or binder for carrying the aerosol former may also be gums such as guar gum, xanthan gum, gum arabic, and locust bean gum; cellulose binders such as hydroxypropyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose, and ethyl cellulose; polysaccharides such as glucomannan, starch, organic acids such as alginic acid, sodium alginate, agar, and conjugate base salts of organic acids such as pectin; and combinations thereof.

[0013] As the aerosol former, glycerin, propylene glycol, sorbitol, triethylene glycol, lactic acid, diacetin (glycerin diacetate), triacetin (glycerin triacetate), triethylene glycol diacetate, triethyl citrate, isopropyl myristate, methyl stearate, dimethyl dodecanedione, dimethyl tetradecanedione, etc. can be used, but glycerin and propylene glycol are particularly preferred. These are preferably used in an amount of 1% by mass or more and 80% by mass or less with respect to the filling 111. It is more preferable to use 10% by mass or more and 40% by mass or less.

[0014] In addition to the aerosol former carrier and the aerosol former, flavor additives for adding flavor, as required, are preferably used, such as mint, cocoa, coffee, and black tea extracts.

[0015] Furthermore, when producing an aerosol forming material using the above-mentioned materials, various additives such as water, ethyl alcohol, thickeners, etc. may be added in addition to the above.

[0016] Furthermore, when the filler 111 and the packaging sheet 150 (an example of a cylindrical exterior part) (see Figs. 5 and 6) are fixed, this is effective in preventing the filler 111 from falling off after use, even when the electronic cigarette cartridge 100 is removed from the electronic cigarette body after use. After the electronic cigarette cartridge is used, the filler 111 deteriorates due to heating, and the filler 111 may stick to the heating element 211 shown in Fig. 1, which may lead to the filler 111 falling off after use. If such a drop occurs, it can soil the inside of the electronic cigarette body, requiring more frequent cleaning, resulting in usability issues.

[0017] [Electronic cigarette cartridge] 1 illustrates an example of how the electronic cigarette cartridge 100 is used. When used by a user, the electronic cigarette cartridge 100 is attached to an electronic cigarette body 200. The electronic cigarette body 200 is provided with an insertion portion 210 into which the electronic cigarette cartridge 100 is inserted.

[0018] A heating element 211 is provided at the center of the bottom of the insertion part 210, and the heating element 211 has a pin-shaped or blade-shaped member with a pointed tip, and is inserted into the aerosol-forming substrate 110 to heat the aerosol-forming substrate 110. More specifically, the heating element 211 is inserted into the center of the aerosol-forming substrate 110 when the electronic cigarette cartridge 100 is inserted into the insertion part 210 of the electronic cigarette body 200.

[0019] The heating element 211 generates heat directly or indirectly by power supplied from a battery (not shown) provided in the electronic cigarette body 200. The heat from the heating element 211 warms the aerosol-forming substrate 110, generating an aerosol containing an aromatic component. The generated aerosol is then transported through the support element 300 and the transport member 13, which will be described below. 0 to the mouthpiece 140, and the user inhales from the mouthpiece 140. This allows the aromatic components to reach the mouth of the user. The aerosol-forming substrate 110 side of the electronic cigarette cartridge is referred to as the upstream side 10, and the mouthpiece The upstream side 10 is referred to as one end side, and the downstream side 20 is referred to as the other end side. There is also a side.

[0020] In addition, FIG. 1 shows a case where the heating element 211 has one pin-shaped or blade-shaped member. However, in other embodiments, the heating element 211 may be a pin or blade. An example is one having a plurality of the above members.

[0021] FIG. 2 shows an example of the structure of the electronic cigarette cartridge 100. The heating element 2 shown in FIG. From the side where the nozzle 11 is inserted, that is, from the upstream side 10 to the downstream side 20, the aerosol The forming substrate 110, the support element 300, the transfer member 130, and the mouthpiece 140, e.g. It has a rod-like or cylindrical appearance.

[0022] The support element 300 supports the aerosol-forming substrate 110. The support element 300 supports the aerosol-forming substrate 110. The support element 300 is disposed adjacent the sol-forming substrate 110, and the side 160 of the support element 300 is The side portion 160 is in contact with the packaging sheet 150 located on the periphery of the cartridge 100. It is fixed to the inner surface of the packaging sheet 150 by an adhesive.

[0023] The support element 300 may also be preferably formed using, for example, silicone. The material is not limited to ricone, and other materials having excellent heat resistance may be used.

[0024] The upstream end 10 of the electronic cigarette cartridge 100 includes an aerosol-forming substrate 110. At the downstream end 20, a mouthpiece 140 is disposed. The direction connecting the arrangement position of 110 and the arrangement position of the mouthpiece 140, that is, the direction of aerosol formation The four elements are a substrate 110, a support element 300, a transfer member 130, and a mouthpiece 140. The direction in which they are adjacently arranged is defined as the longitudinal direction of the electronic cigarette cartridge 100.

[0025] The aerosol-forming substrate 110, the support element 300, the transfer member 130, and the mouthpiece 1 The electronic cigarette cartridge 40 is wrapped in a wrapping sheet 150. The longitudinal direction of the aerosol-forming substrate 110 is, for example, parallel to the longitudinal direction of the electronic The longitudinal direction of the BACO cartridge 100 and the longitudinal direction of the aerosol-forming substrate 110 are, for example, In relation to the filler 111 shown in FIG. 4B, the direction is parallel to the Y direction.

[0026] The aerosol-forming substrate 110 includes a filler 111 and is heated, for example, to An aerosol containing aromatic components and the like possessed by the plant from which the filling material 111 is made is generated.

[0027] The support element 300 is formed, for example, from silicone and supports the aerosol-forming substrate 110. The sides of the support element 300 are fixed to the inner surface of the packaging sheet 150, for example by adhesive. The material of the support element 300 is not limited to silicone, but may be other materials having excellent heat resistance. It may be formed using

[0028] The illustrated support element 300 has an airflow hole in the center. The aerosol generated at 0 passes through the airflow hole and flows toward the mouthpiece 140. It is also possible to provide the support element 300 with airflow holes or cutouts on the sides. .

[0029] The transfer member 130 is a hollow tubular member or a member crimped in the longitudinal direction of the electronic cigarette cartridge 100. For example, the mouthpiece 140 is configured by rolling up a polymer sheet. Cool the aerosol flowing into the

[0030] The mouthpiece 140 is made of, for example, paper. Cellulose to remove fine particles The mouthpiece 140 may include an acetate filter or the like. The fragrance ingredients are inhaled by the user.

[0031] It is possible to omit the transport member 130 and reduce the number of components. If 30 is omitted, the ventilation is improved and the generated aerosols easily flow to the downstream side 20. This makes it easier for users to inhale the aromatic ingredients.

[0032] As an example, the transfer member 130 may be omitted, and the electronic cigarette cartridge 100 may be formed with a lengthwise direction. The mouthpiece 140, which has an increased length, is arranged adjacent to the support element 300. For example, a cellulose acetate filter can also serve as a cooling function.

[0033] Furthermore, the packaging sheet 150 may also function as a wrapping member for wrapping the filler 111. The aerosol airflow is stabilized, making it easier for users to inhale the aromatic ingredients.

[0034] [Manufacturing methods of electronic cigarette cartridges, etc.] FIG. 3 is a schematic flow chart showing a method for producing the filler 111. See FIG. Next, a method for producing the filler 111 will be described.

[0035] In the method for manufacturing the filler 111, a material is prepared in step S101. At 102, the prepared ingredients are mixed to form a non-tobacco plant composition; and In step S103, the non-tobacco plant composition formed in step S102 is processed. Thus, the filling 111 is obtained.

[0036] The filling material 111 obtained in step S103 is used to prepare an electronic cigarette cartridge. This process is referred to as step S104.

[0037] [Step S101] The process of preparing the material in step S101 includes steps S101a and S101b. Step S101a is a process for determining whether or not a non-volatile component is a source of fragrance. Step S101b is a step of dissolving menthol, and Step S102 is a step of drying and crushing the baco plant. Step S101c is a process of preparing materials such as an aerosol former. Steps 1a to S101c may be performed in any order, and may also be performed in parallel.

[0038] The step S101a of drying and crushing non-tobacco plants and the like will now be described. The plant is dried and then crushed. The drying is carried out, for example, by heating in an oven. Drying temperature The temperature is preferably 60° C. or higher and 80° C. or lower. In this temperature range, the required aroma is not obtained. It is easy to achieve the desired moisture content while avoiding the dissipation (sublimation) of ingredients. If the temperature is 75°C or lower, it is easier to achieve the desired moisture content. This makes it possible to further prevent dissipation.

[0039] The grinding is carried out, for example, using an agitation grinder. leaves, seeds, dried fruits, stems, bark, roots, etc.) to constitute a non-tobacco plant composition. In this case, for example, the aerosol particles prepared in step S101c are The moisture content is adjusted so that it is convenient for absorbing or supporting ingredients such as cellulose and water. is preferred.

[0040] In the case of non-tobacco plants that do not require drying, they can be crushed without drying. In addition, if the raw materials can be used as they are and do not need to be dried or crushed, step S10 It is possible to omit 1a and put the mixture directly into the mixing step of step S102.

[0041] In addition, it is preferable that the moisture content of non-tobacco plants, etc. after drying and crushing is 5% by mass or less. This makes it easier to form a slurry in the mixing step S102. It is more preferable that the moisture content of the non-tobacco plants, etc. after drying and crushing is 0.1 mass % or less. It is preferable that the content is 100% or more by volume, so that the material can maintain a good compatibility with water, etc.

[0042] The drying and pulverizing process in step S101a includes a sieving process for sieving the dried and pulverized material. By introducing a sieving process, non-tobacco plants, etc. can be sized to a desired particle size in step S10. It can be added to the mixing process of 2.

[0043] Next, the step of dissolving menthol in step S101b will be described. In 101b, menthol, a lower alcohol and a water-insoluble crosslinked polymer are weighed out. Mix to dissolve menthol. After dissolving menthol in lower alcohol, add non-water-soluble crosslinking agent. It is preferable to add the polymer and mix it. The incorporation of a bridge polymer has the effect of suppressing the dissipation of menthol.

[0044] Menthol is not limited to that obtained from natural products, but may be a synthetic product. Menthol, peppermint oil and other menthol-containing materials may also be used.

[0045] The lower alcohol is a solvent that dissolves menthol, and ethyl alcohol is particularly preferred. It is often used.

[0046] A water-insoluble crosslinked polymer is a polymer that is soluble in water and crosslinked to make it water-soluble. The crosslinked polymer is intended to become insoluble and swell. It is preferable that the water-insoluble crosslinked polymer is insoluble and swells, and such a water-insoluble crosslinked polymer is selected. Such water-insoluble crosslinked polymers have hydrophilic and hydrophobic portions, and the hydrophilic portions swell. The hydrophilic portion of the menthol contributes to the moistening of the skin, and the dissipation of menthol is suppressed by the orientation of the hydrophilic portion toward the menthol. A preferred example of the water-insoluble crosslinked polymer is polyvinylpyrrolidone. The cross-linked polyvinyl polypyrrolidone is a water-insoluble cross-linking agent made by cross-linking water-soluble polysaccharides. As bridge polysaccharides, polysaccharides are cross-linked with epoxy, ester, or ether. Examples of such cases include:

[0047] In addition, when menthol was used together with ethanol and polyvinylpolypyrrolidone, The effect of suppressing the dissipation of menthol was significantly obtained.

[0048] Menthol can be added in an amount that satisfies the desired flavor. One measure of flavoring is the menthol content of the filling 111 obtained in step S103. is 0.1% by mass or more and 10% by mass or less. 0.2% by mass or more and 5% by mass or less It is more preferable that:

[0049] In forming the filler 111, a water-insoluble crosslinked polymer is mixed with 100 parts by mass of menthol. The amount of the polymer added is preferably in the range of 10 parts by mass to 2000 parts by mass, and more preferably 50 parts by mass to 2000 parts by mass. More preferably, the content of the non-aqueous solvent in the filling 111 is 600 parts by mass or less. The content of the soluble cross-linked polymer must be between 0.1 and 20 times the content of menthol. It is preferable that the ratio is 0.5 to 6 times, and more preferable that the ratio is 0.5 to 6 times.

[0050] In order to suppress the dissipation of menthol, the filler 111 should contain a non-water-soluble crosslinked polymer. The polymer is preferably present in an amount of 2% by mass or more, and more preferably present in an amount of 4% by mass or more. By containing such an amount, it is possible to suppress the dissipation of menthol and to maintain the menthol content for a long period of time. This allows the product to be stored for a long period of time, allowing the user to enjoy the refreshing sensation of menthol even after long-term storage. In addition, the content of the water-insoluble crosslinked polymer in the filling material 111 is 20% by mass or less. It is preferable that the content does not exceed 10% by mass, and more preferable that the content does not exceed 10% by mass. It is possible to preserve the flavor derived from polyphenols derived from foods.

[0051] The amount of lower alcohol used is 50 parts by mass or more per 100 parts by mass of menthol. Furthermore, when the amount is 100 parts by mass or more, it is possible to dissolve menthol while preventing the formation of a non-aqueous solvent. When the amount of the crosslinking polymer is 2000 parts by mass or less, the post-process can be performed without causing the crosslinking polymer to be mixed sufficiently. This can reduce the amount of residual lower alcohol in the process, making it an efficient manufacturing process. It is possible.

[0052] The process of preparing materials such as the aerosol former in step S101c will be described. In step S101c, an aerosol former, a flavor additive, a preservative, a binder, or A thickener etc. is prepared.

[0053] If necessary, food preservatives can be added. Usable examples include sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, benzoic acid, and sodium benzoate.

[0054] As a binder or thickener, guar gum, xanthan gum, gum arabic and locust gum gums such as hydroxypropyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose and ethyl cellulose. cellulose binders, e.g., starch, organic acids such as alginic acid, sodium alginate, calcium Sodium carboxymethylcellulose, caramel, agar and pectin, etc. Polysaccharides such as saccharides having a basic base can be used. These can also be used in combination.

[0055] [Step S102] Next, step S102 will be described. The materials prepared in 101 are weighed and mixed to obtain, for example, a slurry of the non-tobacco plant composition.

[0056] In the mixing step S102, a normal mixer can be used. A mixer that applies shear force to the materials in the mixing tank using an agitating blade is preferably used. can be done.

[0057] Ground and dried non-tobacco plants, menthol solubilizers, aerosol formers, binders or thickeners The agent, and optionally water, etc. are mixed to obtain a non-tobacco plant composition.

[0058] [Step S103] Step S103 will now be described. In step S103, The non-tobacco plant composition formed in step 112 is processed to obtain a filler 111 .

[0059] In step S103, the non-tobacco plant composition obtained in step S102 is first seeded. The sheet material 70 is formed into a ball shape to obtain the sheet material 70. The planar shape and size of the sheet material 70 may be arbitrarily determined. It is.

[0060] For example, a three-roll mill is utilized to form the non-tobacco plant composition into a sheet. When a three-roll mill is used, the material is compressed by being pressed between narrow rolls, and The difference in roll speeds creates shear, which causes mixing and dispersion, while the doctor blade In addition, in order to form the non-tobacco plant composition into a sheet, In addition to a three-roll mill, a press roller or a press machine can also be suitably used.

[0061] In the step of forming the non-tobacco plant composition into a sheet, if necessary, , aerosol formers, flavor additives, preservatives, binders or thickeners, water, etc. may be added. .

[0062] The water used in the production of the filling 111 is sterilized or has had microorganisms removed. It is preferable to use pure water obtained by reverse osmosis or ion exchange. It is also preferable to

[0063] For example, the non-tobacco plant composition is placed in a three-roll mill, and purified water is added at 20°C while observing the condition. The process of adding a small amount of water, pressing a doctor blade against the roll, and collecting a sheet-like material was repeated eight times. This may then be returned to obtain the final non-tobacco plant composition sheet material 70 .

[0064] In the process of forming the non-tobacco plant composition into a sheet, the thickness of the resulting sheet material 70 is preferably Preferably, it is 0.1 mm or more and 1.0 mm or less, and more preferably, it is 0.1 mm or more and 0.5 mm or less. For example, the non-tobacco plant composition may be formed into a sheet having a thickness of about 0.3 mm. stomach.

[0065] The formed sheet of non-tobacco plant composition 70 is then subjected to a cutting section 72. The hole 72 is formed so as to penetrate the sheet material 70 in the thickness direction of the sheet material 70. That is, The cutting portion 72 is a through-type. The cutting portion 72 is formed by a cutter (for example, a rotary blade type cutter). This can be done using a tally cutter, a compression shear roller, or the like. As an example, the compression shear rollers (first roller 621 and second roller 622 in FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B ) may be used. The following describes the case where the compression shear roller is used. In this case, the formation of the cut portions 72 is performed simultaneously with the process of forming the non-tobacco plant composition into a sheet material 70. You may go.

[0066] FIG. 4A is a schematic plan view of a portion of a sheet of non-tobacco plant composition material 70. In FIG. 4A and other figures, for ease of viewing, multiple parts having the same attribute (e.g., cut portion 72) are shown. In some cases, only some of the components are labeled with reference symbols. In this regard, a Y1 side and a Y2 side are defined.

[0067] In the example shown in FIG. 4A, the thickness direction of the sheet material 70 is parallel to the Z direction. The sheet material 70 has a plurality of cuts 72 formed therethrough in the thickness direction. The cut portions 72 extend linearly in the Y direction (an example of the first direction). To distinguish between them, for example, 72-1, 72-2, " is added to the end of the code 72. Add "-k" (k is an integer).

[0068] In this embodiment, the multiple cut portions 72 are formed at multiple positions in the X direction. The plurality of cut portions 72 are formed at intervals Δ1 in the X direction. In this embodiment, the intervals Δ1 The distance is generally constant, but may vary. Note that the term "approximately constant" means that dimensional errors and manufacturing errors are allowed. It is a concept.

[0069] In this embodiment, the plurality of cut portions 72 are arranged alternately in the Y direction at the same position in the X direction. For example, in the portion of the sheet material 70 shown in FIG. 4A, X At position P1 in the Y direction, a plurality of cut portions 72-0 to 72-1 are provided so as to be spaced apart from each other in the Y direction. -4 (hereinafter referred to as "first cut portions 72-0 to 72-4"). At the position P2, a plurality of cut portions 72-5 to 72-9 are provided so as to be spaced apart from each other in the Y direction. (hereinafter referred to as "second cut portions 72-5 to 72-9") are formed. In this way, a plurality of portions of the sheet material 70 formed at the same position in the X direction are The portion between the cut portions 72 in the Y direction is also referred to as a divided portion 77 between the cut portions 72 .

[0070] The cut portion 77 is cut by a toothless portion 6210 (see FIG. 8B) of a cutting portion forming device 620 described later. In this case, the first cut portions 72-0 to 72-4 can be formed in a regular circumferential manner along the Y direction. The second cut portions 72-5 to 72-9 are formed at regular intervals along the Y direction. In FIG. 4A, the first cut portions 72-0 to 72-4 are alternately arranged in the Y direction and have the same length. The first cut portions 72-0, 72-2, and 72-4 each having a first length are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined pitch. D1, and the first cut portions 72-1 and 72-3 having a second length are formed at the same predetermined pitch. This is also true for the second cut portions 72-5 to 72-9. Since the length of the sheet material 70 in the Y direction is finite, the length at the end of the sheet material 70 in the Y direction is Different cuts 72 can be made.

[0071] The separation portion 77 is formed so that the sheet material does not separate into multiple pieces due to multiple cuts 72. This function of connecting the sheet material 70 to the sheet material 70 (hereinafter also referred to as a "separation prevention function"). The sheet material 70 is partially cut into strips by a plurality of cut portions 72 penetrating the sheet material 70 in the thickness direction (Z direction). It can be separated into separate parts while still maintaining its integrity as a whole.

[0072] The length of the cut-off portion 77 in the Y direction is the same at the same position in the X direction. The length of the divided portion 77 in the Y direction is determined according to the circumferential length of the divided portion 77. In order to enhance the function, it is advantageous to make it longer. Therefore, the length of the divided portion 77 in the Y direction is set to be short so as to avoid such a trade-off. For example, when the surface area is important, the Y direction of the divided portion 77 is The length of the wire should be at a level where the above-mentioned separation prevention function is realized to some extent (for example, more than 90% separation is possible). It should be noted that, at positions in the X direction such as positions P4 and P5, In addition, the two divided portions 77 overlap each other in the Y direction to form one divided portion 771. At such a position in the X direction, the length of the divided portion 771 is longer than the divided portion 77 at other positions in the X direction. The number of cut portions 72 is longer than that of the cut portions 72. The other cut portions 72 adjacent to each other in the direction form a divided portion 77 between them, and the divided portion The positions of both ends of the cut portion 77 in the Y direction are on one side (Y1 side or This corresponds to the end position of the Y2 side.

[0073] One side (Y1 side or The end positions of the second cut portions 72-5 to 72-9 (on the Y2 side) are For example, the first cutting portion 72-0 is offset in the Y direction from the end position on the same side of the first cutting portion 72-1. The end position on the Y2 side is offset in the Y direction from the end position on the Y2 side of the second cut portion 72-5. The other second cut portions 72-6 to 72-9 are offset by an offset amount Δ2. Even if the offset is larger than the offset amount Δ2, the offset Y2 of the first cutting portion 72-1 is larger than the offset amount Δ2. The end position of the second cut portion 72-6 on the Y2 side is offset in the Y direction from the end position of the second cut portion 72-6 on the Y2 side. The other second cut portions 72-5, 72-7 to 72-9 are offset by Δ3. The offset amount is also larger than the offset amount Δ3.

[0074] In the above description, the cut portions 72 are formed at two different positions in the X direction. The relationship between the first cut portions 72-0 to 72-4 and the second cut portions 72-5 to 72-9 will be described. However, substantially the same relationship holds true for the other two different positions of the cut portions 72.

[0075] Next, the sheet-shaped filler 111 is removed from the sheet material 70 (FIG. 4A) on which the cut portion 72 is formed. FIG. 4B shows the structure of the filling material 111 (in a state before filling). 13 is an explanatory diagram of cutting points (cut lines L61, L62) for a sheet material 70. FIG.

[0076] In this case, the sheet material 70 is cut in the Y direction along, for example, the cut line L61 in FIG. 4B. By this, a sheet-like filler 111 (filler 111 in a state before filling) is obtained. In another embodiment, the sheet material 70 is cut in the X direction along the cut line L62 in FIG. 4B. By cutting the sheet into smaller pieces, the sheet-like filling material 111 (the filling material 111 before filling) is obtained. In this case, the aerosol-forming substrate 1 may be formed at the stage of forming the roll described later. In the modified example, the sheet material 70 is formed with a length of 75 mm in the X direction. By forming the width, cutting in the Y direction (along the cut line L61) is not necessary. That is, the number of cut lines L61 and L62 in one sheet material 70 may be arbitrary. Both may be 0.

[0077] [Step S104] 5 to 7, in the process of manufacturing the electronic cigarette cartridge in step S104, We will explain about this.

[0078] When manufacturing an electronic cigarette cartridge, first, a single or multiple sheets of the sheet-like filler 111 are The cigarette is wrapped in tobacco paper, which is a packaging material, and has an outer diameter of about 6.9 mm, for example, and is oriented in a Y direction. A long roll (an example of a substrate forming body) is prepared in the direction of the aerosol. The substrate has a length of 110 minutes.

[0079] FIG. 5 shows an example of a roll filled into a packaging sheet 150 formed into a cylindrical shape. The sheet 150 may be a cylindrical piece of paper such as cigarette paper. In this embodiment, the filler 111 has the above-mentioned through-type cut portion 72, so that the filler 111 is formed in a strip shape. This allows the airflow to be stabilized, and the user can easily inhale the aerosol from the aerosol-forming substrate 110. This makes it easier to inhale the fragrance ingredients.

[0080] 6(1) to (4) are diagrams for explaining examples of the manner in which the sheet-like filler 111 is filled. 6 is a view of the aerosol-forming substrate 110 as viewed from the upstream side 10. shows a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal center line of the electronic cigarette cartridge. Good too.

[0081] FIG. 6(1) shows a sheet-like filling 111 rolled up like a nori roll. In this example, a packaging sheet 150 is filled with a filling material 111.

[0082] FIG. 6(2) shows a case in which the sheet-like filling material 111 is placed in a shape that is approximately equal to or slightly larger than the inner diameter of the packaging sheet 150. In the folded form, the direction of the folding lines is the same as the length of the electronic cigarette cartridge. The filling material 111 is filled into the packaging sheet 150 so that the direction is along the hand direction. be.

[0083] FIG. 6(3) shows a case in which a sheet-like filling material 111 is packed in a size larger than the inner diameter of the packaging sheet 150. The folded product is then folded or curved at approximately the center to fill the product. The filling was performed so that the folding line was aligned along the longitudinal direction of the electronic cigarette cartridge. It becomes something.

[0084] FIG. 6(4) shows a sheet-like filling 111 wrapped in a package with a width smaller than the inner diameter of the packaging sheet 150. The electronic cigarette cartridge is folded, for example by a so-called crimping process, and the direction of the folding line is changed to the electronic cigarette cartridge. The filling is done so that the direction is along the longitudinal direction of the sheet. The filler 111 may be wound or folded as shown in Figs. 6(1) to (3). The folded shape is folded or curved as shown in Fig. 6 (1) to (3). It is also preferable to use the filler 111 as shown in FIG.

[0085] Next, the roll was cut into 12 mm lengths using a cutter, and the 12 mm long aerosol-shaped The resulting substrate 110 is cut in the X direction along the cut line L62 in FIG. 4B. The length of the aerosol-forming substrate 110 may be other than 12 mm. For example, a sheet-like filling material 111 having a rectangular short side of less than 12 mm is placed on the aerosol-forming substrate 1. 10 in the longitudinal direction, or in a partially overlapping arrangement, etc., to form aerosol-forming groups. Material 110 can also be formed.

[0086] As described above, the aerosol-forming substrate 110 is a cylindrical inclusion body having the filler 111. The inside of the container is, for example, the filling member shown in FIG. The filler 111 is placed from one end to the other end of the aerosol-forming substrate 110 having a length of 12 mm. At this time, the filler 111 in the aerosol-forming substrate 110 is arranged in both longitudinal directions. The side has a rectangular shape separated by a plurality of cut portions 72 (see FIG. 5). As a result, the surface area of ​​the filler 111 is increased on both sides of the aerosol-forming substrate 110 in the longitudinal direction. can be effectively increased.

[0087] The mass of the aerosol-forming substrate 110 is, for example, about 0.29 g. The volumetric packing ratio of the filler 111 to the volume of the filler 110 is about 0.60. The filling rate is determined based on the strength of the fragrance given to the user and the ease of inhalation for the user. The volumetric filling rate of the filler 111 with respect to the volume of the aerosol-forming substrate 110 is , preferably 0.55 or more and 0.65 or less.

[0088] In addition to the aerosol-forming substrate 110 thus formed, a support element 300, A transfer member 130 and a mouthpiece 140 are prepared. These four elements are then The electronic cigarettes are arranged adjacent to each other in one direction and wrapped in a wrapping sheet 150 such as tobacco paper. A small amount of adhesive is placed on the side of the support element 300. Alternatively, the four elements may be inserted in order into a packaging sheet 150 that has been previously formed into a cylindrical shape.

[0089] FIG. 7 shows an electronic cigarette cartridge with the packaging sheet 150 unfolded so that the inside can be seen. 7 is a perspective view showing the aerosol-forming substrate 110, the transfer member 130, and the like. The mouthpiece 140 and the support element 300, which will be exemplified below, are attached to the aerosol-forming substrate 110, the support The holding element 300, the transfer member 130, and the mouthpiece 140 are arranged adjacent to each other in this order, and a wrapping such as tobacco paper is placed on the holding element 300. The sheet 150 is shown forming a wound rod, with the side 160 of the support element 300 being wound around the sheet 150. The electronic cigarette cartridge 100 has a small amount of adhesive applied to the inside. It is also possible to apply an adhesive to the side of the hole-forming base material 110 to fix it to the packaging sheet 150.

[0090] In this manner, the electronic cigarette cartridge 100 is manufactured.

[0091] [Aerosol-forming substrate manufacturing equipment] Next, an example of an apparatus for producing an aerosol-forming substrate will be described with reference to FIG. 8 to FIG. 8B. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of an apparatus 600 for producing an aerosol-forming substrate. However, the non-tobacco plant composition is formed into a sheet upstream of the sheet feeder 610. To do this, a three roll mill is used.

[0092] To form a sheet material 70 from a sheet feeder 610 having a rotatable bobbin The sheet material is fed to the cut-out forming device 620, where it is The cut portion 72 as shown in FIG. 4A is formed in the cut sheet material, so that the sheet material 70 The sheet material 70 on which the cut portion 72 is formed is supplied to the cutting device 625. At 625, the sheet is cut along the cut line L61 shown in FIG. The filler 111 is formed in a shape such that cutting along the cut line L61 is not required. In this case, the cutting device 625 may be omitted. Each of the packings 111 is wound or folded in sequence by the collecting device 630, The rolled or folded filling material is then fed to the wrapping device 640. 111 is a wrapping member provided with a roll of wrapping paper to be used as a wrapping member in the wrapping device 640; The product is wrapped in a wrapping paper supplied from a supply device 670. In the wrapping device 640, the filling 111 is wrapped in a wrapping sheet. The wrapping paper is wrapped around the end of the wrapping paper, and the end of the wrapping paper is heat-sealed by applying adhesive. The adhesive and cooling are performed, and the filler 111 is continuously wrapped in the wrapping paper. (An example of a base material forming body) is continuously formed, and the cutting device 650 cuts the base material into the cut pieces shown in FIG. The aerosol-forming substrate 110 is cut along the line L62. The cutting along the cut line L62 shown in FIG. 4B is performed upstream of the inclusion device 640. It may be expressed.

[0093] The filling 111 in each aerosol-forming substrate 110 thus formed is a plurality of cut pieces. By providing the cutout 72, a relatively large surface area can be provided.

[0094] In this embodiment, the sheet material 70 separated along the cut line L61 has multiple through holes. Although the cut portions 72 are connected to each other by the disconnection portions 77 between the cut portions 72, Therefore, the sheet material 70 having the plurality of cut portions 72 formed therein is wrapped around the wrapping device 6. Although it has been subjected to various treatments up to 40, due to the separation prevention function of the divided part 77, some In this manner, in the present embodiment, the plurality of cutting portions that penetrate the The cutout 72 provides a relatively large surface area compared to, for example, a non-through cut. While using a sheet material 70 capable of forming a filler 111 having the above structure, the sheet material 70 is heated to a high temperature. Therefore, according to this embodiment, the sheet material 70 can be wrapped by the wrapping device 640 with high productivity. This allows for increased productivity of the electronic cigarette cartridge 100 formed from the above.

[0095] In this embodiment, the sheet material 70 is made of polysaccharide polymer, cellulose, as described above. Since the fiber contains a polymer and cellulose fibers, the fiber has a plurality of cut portions 72 penetrating the fiber. The viscosity of polysaccharide polymers, cellulosic polymers, and cellulose fibers (relatively As a result, the sheet material 70 can be wrapped by the wrapping device 6 with high productivity. The sheet material 70 can be wrapped in the polysaccharide-based polymer, cellulose, etc. It has moderate viscosity due to the polymer and cellulose fibers, making it difficult to separate. In the state where the filling material 111 is filled in the packaging sheet 150, substantially all of the cut The cut portion 72 is separated into strips (see FIG. 5). The cut portion 72 is dried and separated into strips at substantially all of the cut portions 72 (see FIG. 5). ). As a result, when the filling material 111 is packed in the packaging sheet 150, the surface of the filling material 111 The product can be effectively increased.

[0096] The manufacturing apparatus 600 shown in FIG. 8 is merely an example. 20 may be installed offline. Also, any or all of the steps may be partially or It may also be implemented entirely manually.

[0097] FIG. 8A is a schematic diagram showing a cutting portion forming device 620. In FIG. 1, Y1, and Z1 axes) are shown.

[0098] The cutting section forming device 620 includes a first roller 621 and a second roller 622 which function as compression shear rollers. The first roller 621 and the second roller 622 each have a cylindrical shape. The first roller 621 and the second roller 622 are in a rotating state and have a rotation axis parallel to the Y1 direction. In the X1 direction, the first roller 621 and the second roller 622 are in contact with each other, and a nip between the first roller 621 and the second roller 622 is provided. The sheet material 70 is passed through the sheet material 70 with the Y direction aligned with the direction of the arrow R800. , and is passed between a first roller 621 and a second roller 622.

[0099] FIG. 8B is a schematic diagram of first roller 621 and second roller 622 viewed in the Z1 direction.

[0100] The first roller 621 has teeth 6211 for compressive shearing that extend continuously in the circumferential direction. The second roller 622 has a tooth portion 6221 for compressive shearing that extends continuously in the circumferential direction. The teeth 6211 and 6221 of the first roller 621 and the second roller 622 are A plurality of the teeth are provided at intervals in the Y1 direction so as to be in mesh with each other. The first roller 621 has grooves between a plurality of teeth 6211 arranged at intervals along the Y1 direction. The second roller 622 has a plurality of teeth arranged at intervals along the Y1 direction. A groove 6222 is formed between the teeth 6221. The teeth 6211 are inserted into the groove 6222. The first roller 621 and the second roller 622 are rotated in such a manner that the teeth 6221 are inserted into the grooves 6212. 2 fits together.

[0101] The pair of first roller 621 and second roller 622 rotate in this manner while meshing with each other. When the sheet material 70 is passed through the nip between the sheet material 70 and the sheet material 70 as described above, the sheet material 70 is compressed. The cut portion 72 (see FIG. 4A) is formed by cutting. When passing through the nip between the first roller 621 and the second roller 622, the teeth 6211 and the groove 6222 and between the tooth portion 6221 and the groove portion 6212. At that time, the sheet material 70 The tooth portion 6211 and the tooth portion 6221 are subjected to shearing forces at their respective edge positions on both sides in the circumferential direction. In this way, the teeth 6211 and the teeth 6221 are cut at the edge position. The edges on both sides in the circumferential direction function as "shear blades" in the relationship of upper blade and lower blade.

[0102] In this embodiment, each of the tooth portions 6211 and 6221 is continuous in the circumferential direction as described above. 6210 in a circumferential section. As shown in FIG. 8A, 0 is formed in a portion of each of the teeth 6211 in the circumferential direction. At the same time, the toothless portion 6210 is formed in a part of the circumferential direction of each of the grooves 6212. In this case, the above-mentioned divided portion 77 of the cut portion 72 in the sheet material 70 is formed. The cut portion 72 of the cut sheet material 70 is divided into two divided portions 771 (where the two divided portions 77 overlap each other). In the portion (part), the toothless portion 6210 of the first roller 621 and the toothless portion 6210 of the second roller 622 are It is formed just at the moment when they intersect at the nip.

[0103] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8A, each toothless portion 6210 of the first roller 621 is Y1 In other words, each toothless portion 6210 of the first roller 621 is disposed inclined with respect to the direction. The outer circumferential surface of the first roller 621 is formed to be inclined when it is expanded. Each toothless portion 6210 of the roller 622 is inclined when the outer circumferential surface of the second roller 622 is expanded. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4A, each divided portion of the sheet material 70 The forming area of ​​the division 77 is in the form of a band and is oblique. The forming area 77 corresponds to the forming area of ​​each toothless portion 6210 of the first roller 621 and the forming area of ​​each toothless portion 6210 of the second roller 4A and the formation area for each toothless portion 6210 of 622. The first and second strips are inclined in opposite directions and cross each other. For this purpose, each of the toothless portions 6210 of the second roller 622 is The first roller 621 and the second roller 622 are inclined to the same side as the toothless portion 6210 of the first roller 621. The axial direction of the toothless portion 6210 that reaches the nip between the first and second rollers 622 changes as follows: The roller 621 and the second roller 622 are reversed. As a result, the sheet material 70 is At any position, there is at least one disconnected portion 77. In other words, When the line is moved in the Y direction, the line is on the divided portion 77 at any position in the Y direction. In this way, according to this embodiment, the arrangement of the divided parts 77 can be changed not only in the X direction but also in the , can be dispersed in the Y direction as well. As a result, as shown in FIG. 4B, Even if the sheet material 70 is cut at the cut line L62 at the position, the cut sheet material 70 On both sides (both sides in the Y direction), the cut portion 72 is separated into a strip shape. According to this embodiment, the end (longitudinal direction) of the filler 111 that may occur due to the cut line L62 This reduces the difference in shape (and the quality difference associated therewith) between the ends of the plates.

[0104] However, in another embodiment, the toothless portion 6210 is located between the first roller 621 and the second roller 62 In this case, the sheet material 70C shown in FIG. In this other embodiment, the divided portion 77 is formed, and the above-mentioned The same effects as those of the above embodiment can be obtained.

[0105] In yet another embodiment, the toothless portion 6210 is located on the first roller 621 and / or the second roller 622. The roller 622 may be arranged parallel to the Y1 direction. In this case, the sheet material shown in FIG. 70D is formed. In this other embodiment, the divided portion 77 is also formed. As a result, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

[0106] [Examples of using electronic cigarette cartridges] Next, a usage example of the electronic cigarette cartridge 100 will be described in detail.

[0107] As shown in FIG. 2, the electronic cigarette cartridge 100 has, for example, a rod-like or cylindrical appearance. The inside of the electronic cigarette cartridge 100 includes an aerosol-forming substrate 110 at one end. A support element 300 and a transfer member 130 are provided toward the mouthpiece 140 at the other end. As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 7, the above-mentioned components are arranged in the packaging sheet 15. It is wrapped by 0.

[0108] The aerosol-forming substrate 110 has a filler 111, and the filler 111 is converted into a liquid by heating. It generates an aerosol containing the aromatic components of the plants.

[0109] The support element 300 supports the aerosol-forming substrate 110. The support element 300 supports the aerosol-forming substrate 110. The sol-forming substrate 110 is disposed adjacent to the sol-forming substrate 110, and has an airflow hole or a notch at the center or side. The aerosol generated from the aerosol-forming substrate 110 is directed toward the mouthpiece 140. It can be diverted to.

[0110] The mouthpiece 140 is adjacent to the transfer member 130 and is disposed below the electronic cigarette cartridge 100. The mouthpiece 140 is disposed on the flow side 20 as a filter for removing particulates, e.g. For example, the mouthpiece 140 may include a cellulose acetate filter. The aroma components that pass through are inhaled by the user.

[0111] Comparing the presence or absence of the transport member 130, the one without the transport member 130 has better breathability. On the other hand, when the transfer member 130 is inserted, the generated aerosol It is also preferable to add a function to cool the transfer member 130. It is also preferred that the mouthpiece 140 be extended so that it is adjacent to or in contact with the support element 300. It is preferable that the filter used in the mouthpiece 140 also has a cooling function. This is because the number of parts can be reduced. The crimped polymer sheet is wound in the longitudinal direction of the electronic cigarette cartridge. It can be used.

[0112] FIG. 9A shows a configuration in which the aerosol-forming substrate 110 and the support element 300 are in contact with each other; This is a preferred form since it can stably support the aerosol-forming substrate 110. In addition, the simple structure offers great advantages in terms of manufacturing.

[0113] FIG. 9B shows a case where a partition member 180 is provided between the aerosol-forming substrate 110 and the support element 300. The contact is made via a partition member 180. The partition member 180 is, for example, The material may be a filter, paper, or other material that is breathable and will break when the heating element 211 is inserted. It is preferable to provide such a partition member 180 so as to prevent the influence of physical distribution during transportation, etc. to prevent the aerosol-forming substrate 110 from moving within the electronic cigarette cartridge. This is effective.

[0114] FIG. 9C shows a case where a lid 170 is placed on the side of the aerosol-forming substrate 110 where the heating element 211 is inserted. This is a preferred configuration. In this way, the fragrance of the aerosol-forming substrate 110 is prevented from dissipating. Furthermore, the aerosol-forming substrate 110 is effectively prevented from being damaged by the influence of logistics such as transportation. The effect is that the lid 1 can be prevented from falling out of the BACO cartridge. The material of the heating element 70 may be a filter, paper, sponge, etc. If a heating element is inserted, one or more cuts may be made in the lid 170 or the heating element may be inserted. It is also a preferred embodiment to provide a circular or polygonal guide hole at the location where the element 211 is inserted. .

[0115] A specific embodiment of an electronic cigarette cartridge is as follows.

[0116] The aerosol-forming substrate 110 has a substantially cylindrical shape with the filling material enclosed in cigarette paper or the like. The diameter of the bottom or top surface of the approximately cylindrical body is 6.5 mm or more and 7.5 mm or less, The height of the cylinder is 10.0 mm or more and 15.0 mm or less, preferably 11.0 mm or more. It is 13.0 mm or less.

[0117] Furthermore, the filler 111 is in the form of a strip and is arranged along the longitudinal direction of the electronic cigarette cartridge. It is preferable that the length of the packing is approximately equal to the height of the cylinder. That is, 10.0 mm or more and 15.0 mm or less, and 11.0 mm or more and 13.0 mm or less. It is preferable that

[0118] In addition, in the support element 300, the outer diameter is the bottom diameter of the substantially cylindrical aerosol-forming substrate 110. It is preferable that the length of the periphery is approximately equal to the diameter of the upper or lower surface of the periphery. .0mm or less.

[0119] Also, the mouthpiece 140 has a length of more than 20.0 mm, preferably 21.0 mm or less. It is preferable that the thickness is 25.0 mm or more and 25.0 mm or less.

[0120] Furthermore, the volume filling rate of the aerosol-forming base material is 0.55 or more and 0.65 or less. preferable.

[0121] [Examples of materials that produce aromas when heated] In addition, non-tobacco plants (materials that produce an aroma when heated) are used as aerosol-forming substrates. The fees include, but are not limited to, the following:

[0122] The non-tobacco plants that can be used as raw materials are described below. There are no particular limitations as long as it is a plant other than tobacco. The parts of the plant that can be used include, for example, roots (scales) and Roots (bulbs), tuberous roots (including tubers, bulbs, etc.), stems, tubers, bark (including stem bark, bark, etc.) ), leaves, flowers (including petals, pistils, stamens, etc.), tree trunks and branches, and various other parts can be used. .

[0123] Bulbs include onions, red spider lilies, tulips, hyacinths, garlic, and lacries. Lilies, crocuses, gladioli, freesia, irises, and taro. , Konjac, tubers include konjac, cyclamen, anemone, begonia, Chinese burdock , potatoes, apios (hodoimo), and rootstocks such as canna, lotus (lotus root), and pepper. As for tuberous roots, dahlia, sweet potato, cassava, Jerusalem artichoke are used. As for rhizophores, Yamano Potatoes (yams such as Chinese yam, Japanese yam, and Chinese yam), turnips, gobos, etc. Examples of stems include asparagus, bamboo shoots, and kudzu. Examples include radish, daikon, and yacon.

[0124] The above-mentioned tubers or the plants listed below contain carbohydrates, and at least one of the filling 111 For example, corn starch (cornstarch) is preferably used as a starch. Corn), potato starch, sweet potato starch, tapioca starch These starches are used as thickeners and stabilizers. Bridges improve acid resistance, heat resistance, and shear resistance, and esterification and etherification improve the Improved storage stability, gelatinization promotion, etc., improved transparency due to oxidation, improved film properties, improved storage stability, etc. This is possible by aiming at the following.

[0125] From the seeds of plants, tamarind seed gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, and from the sap, These include gum arabic and karaya gum, pectin from fruits, and cellulose from other plants. As a result, it is possible to obtain konjac mannan and soybean polysaccharides, which are mainly composed of agarose. In addition, it can be used after being modified, such as cationic guar gum.

[0126] Seaweed is divided into three types: kappa carrageenan, iota carrageenan, and lambda carrageenan. Carrageenan, agar, and alginic acid, which are similar to carrageenan, can be obtained. Carrageenan metal salts, alginic acid, etc. It is also used as a salt such as sodium acid.

[0127] To give a specific example, plants used as herbs and spices include Pear fruit, kaffir lime leaves, myoga, mugwort, wasabi, ajowan seeds, anise, Rufalfa, Echinacea, Shallot, Estragon, Everlasting Flower , elder, allspice, orris root, oregano, orange peel, orange fruit Wart, orange leaf, cayenne pepper, chamomile German, Roman chamomile, cardamom, curry leaves, garlic , catnip, caraway, caraway seeds, sweet osmanthus, cumin, cumin Seeds, Cloves, Green Cardamom, Green Pepper, Cornflower, Saffron , Cedar, Cinnamon, Jasmine, Juniper Berry, Jolokia, Ginger ), star anise, spearmint, sumac, sage, savory, celery , celery seed, turmeric, thyme, tamarind, tarragon, chervil (chervil), chives, dill, dill seeds, tomato (dried tomato), tonka Beans, dried coriander, nutmeg, hibiscus, habanero, jalapeno, bird's eye, Basil, vanilla, coriander, parsley, paprika, hyssop, pimento Spellett, pink pepper, fenugreek seeds, fennel, brown mustard , black cardamom, black cumin, black pepper, vetiver, pennyroyal , peppermint, horseradish, white pepper, white mustard , poppy seeds, porcini, marjoram, mustard seeds, maniguettes, marigo gold, malva flower, mace, yarrow flower, eucalyptus, lavender, licorice, Linden, Red Clover, Red Pepper, Lemongrass, Lemon Verbena, Lemon Balm, lemon peel, rose, rosebuds (purple), rosehip, rose Rose Petal, Rosemary, Rose Red, Laurel, Long Pepper, Humulus Hemp (raw sesame, roasted sesame), golden chili pepper, Sichuan pepper, Mitaka pepper, Japanese pepper, chili pepper, yuzu Mixed spices (e.g., five-spice powder, garam masala, rasuel) can also be used. Hanout, Barigoule, Chicken Curry Masala, Tandoori Masala, Quatre Epices, Herbes You can use a mixture of various plants used as a spice, such as spices, spices, etc. do.

[0128] Also, for example, peaches, blueberries, lemons, oranges, apples, bananas, and pineapples. le, mango, grape, kumquat, melon, plum, almond, cacao, coffee bean, peanut Edible fruits (flesh) and seeds such as tuna, sunflower, olive, walnut, and other nuts can be used.

[0129] Tea can also be used. Tea is not only made from different plants, but also from the same plant. Depending on the processing method, different teas can be made. For example, Japanese tea, black tea, angelica tea, Sweet tea, Gynostemma tea, Aloe tea, Ginkgo leaf tea, Oolong tea, Turmeric tea, Quercus salicina tea Tea, Eleuthero tea, Plantain tea, Oyster tea, Persimmon leaf tea, Chamomile tea, Chamomile tea , Kawara Keming tea, Quince tea, Chrysanthemum tea, Gymnema tea, Guava tea, Wolfberry tea, Mulberry leaf tea, Black bean tea, Gennoshoko tea, brown rice tea, burdock tea, comfrey tea, kelp tea, cherry blossom tea, saffron tea, chinquapin tea Bamboo tea, perilla tea, jasmine tea, ginger tea, horsetail tea, Japanese laurel tea, Swertia japonica tea, Ba tea, taranoki tea, dandelion tea, sweet tea, dokudami tea, eucommia tea, sword bean tea, elderberry tea, Ragwort tea, Job's tears tea, Habu tea, Loquat leaf tea, Pu'er tea, Safflower tea, Pine needle tea, Mate tea , barley tea, megusurinoki tea, mugwort tea, eucalyptus tea, monk fruit tea, rooibos tea, bitter melon tea, etc. For these teas, tea leaves after drinking may be used. This will allow expensive items such as tea to be reused and put to good use.

[0130] Above, we mentioned kelp as a specific example of a plant that can be used, but there are other plants such as Ulva. , green laver, akamoku, asakusanori, arame, iwanori (rock seaweed), egonori, ogo Ribs, Gagome kelp, Kajime, Ganiashi, Kubirezuta, Kurome, Kelp, Susabinori, Dal , Chishima black laver, Tsuruarame, Agar, Tororo kelp, Cat kelp, Nori ( Nori), Habanori, Hijiki, Hitoegusa, Hirome, Funori, Boaonori, Makonbu, Me Turnip, mozuku seaweed, and wakame seaweed can also be used.

[0131] Brown rice was given above as a specific example of a plant that can be used. Other varieties of rice include Indian rice, Dica species (Indian type, continental type, long grain type), Glaberrima species (African rice), Sativa species ( Asian rice), Javanica species (Java type, tropical island type, large grain type), Japonica species (Japanese type , temperate island type, short grain variety), and NERICA (interspecific hybrid between Asian rice and African rice) are also used. It can also be used as flour or bran.

[0132] Furthermore, wheat was given as a specific example of a plant that can be used, but other examples of wheat include foxtail millet, Oats (a cultivar of oats, also known as oats), barley, oats, millet , Kodora (cordon millet), wheat (wheat), finger millet, teff, pearl millet, naked millet Wheat (a variety of barley), pearl barley (a fruit, not a seed), barnyard millet, fonio, mako Mochi, glutinous barley (glutinous barley), sorghum (sorghum, sorghum, sorghum), Corn and rye can of course also be used.

[0133] In addition, black beans were given as a specific example of a plant that can be used, but as a cereal (legume family) Other examples are adzuki beans, carob, kidney beans, peas, cluster beans and grass peas. (English: Lathyrus sativus) Black gram, cowpea, winged bean, zeoca Rupa beans, broad beans, soybeans, bamboo beans, jack beans, tamarind, tepary beans , sword beans, Mucuna pruriens, Bambara groundnut, Chickpea, hyacinth bean, scarlet bean, horse gram (Macrotylom a uniflorum), moth bean, lima bean, peanut, mung bean, lupine , Lentils and lentils (hento) can of course also be used.

[0134] In addition, buckwheat was given as a specific example of a plant that can be used, but other examples include alfalfa. Of course, amaranth, quinoa, and buckwheat should also be used. can be done.

[0135] Furthermore, although shiitake mushrooms were given as a specific example of plants that can be used, other types of mushrooms include maize, Examples include tsutake, shiitake, hattake, shimeji, shōro, mushrooms, and agaric. do.

[0136] Also, sugar cane (molasses pomace is acceptable), sugar beet (beet), cypress, pine, and cedar. The trunks and branches of aromatic trees such as Japanese cypress, camellia, and sandalwood, as well as the bark, leaves, and roots of these trees can also be used. Ferns, mosses, etc. can also be used as non-tobacco plants. For example, by-products and pomace (sake lees, grape pomace) produced during the production of fermented alcoholic beverages such as sake and wine. Pomace (made up of grape skins, seeds, stalks, etc.) can also be used. You may use a mixture of different plants. Of course, you may use plants other than those listed here. It is also possible.

[0137] Furthermore, herbal medicines are also preferably used. For example, the following are listed below. Indigo grass (Isou), Madder root (Akanekon), Red-eyed oak (Akamegashiwa), Asenyaku (Asenyaku) ), benzoin, Ireisen, Inchinkou, fennel ( Fennel, turmeric, Ubai, Uyaku, Ura-shiraku Quercus serrata, Uva-ursi, Eijitsu, Corydalis globulus, Enmei grass Isoo), Astragalus Root, Scutellaria Root, Scutellaria Baicalensis, Phellodendron Bark, Coptis Rhizome, Cherry Bark, Hypericum Perforatum, Onji, Sophora Flower Kaika, Gaihaku, Kagosou, Kashi, and Kashu , Zedoary, Cuckoo Root, Pueraria Root, Chamomile, Cucurbit Root , Calonin, Dried Ginger, Licorice, Winter Flower Ka), Artemisia leaf, Chinese bellflower, Citrus fruit, Citrus shell, Citrus fruit (Pheasant), Chrysanthemum (Kikuka), Orange peel (Kippi), Qianghu (Kyokatsu), Almond kernel (Kyonin) ), kumquat, goldenrod, money plant, goji berry Shi), Goji leaf (Kukoyo), Sophora Root (Kujin), Walnut (Kurumi), Bitter alder bark (Kurempi), Black Characters (Kuromoji), Barley (Kubaku), Thorns (Keigai), Cinnamon (Kenhi), Cassia seeds (Ketsu) Meishi, Kengoshi, Genjin, Koui, Safflower, Gokanpi, Kokou, Koushi, Koju, Red Ginseng Red ginseng, sweet ginger, non-glutinous rice, Magnolia officinalis, strawberry , Gokahi, Goshitsu, Goshuyu, Gojokon ), Burdock fruit, Schisandra chinensis, Bupleurum chinense, Asarum chinense, Saf Orchid, Mountain hawthorn, Gardenia, Cornus officinalis Shuyu), wild bean root, sour jujube seed, Japanese pepper, Sansho, Sanriyou (Sanryo), Sanyaku (Sanyaku), Rehmannia (Rehmannia), Astragalus (Shion), Jikok Pi), Shikon (Lithospermum officinalis), Shiso (Perilla frutescens), Shiso (Perilla frutescens) leaves, Shitsurishi (Citrus serrata), Persimmon stalk, Earth skin, Peony, Snakeskin, Sand Shajin, Shazenshi, Shazensou, Shukusha , Juyaku (Juyaku), Ginger (Shokyo), Palm Fruit (Shurojitsu), Palm Leaf (Shurojitsu) , Japanese hemp, wheat, iris root, magnolia I), Jotei-shi, Shinpi, Shinkiku, and Jingyo U), Juishi, Shokumoku, Seihi, Acorus root Turmeric), pomegranate skin, Dendrobium tschonoskii, Cnidium sieboldii, Zenko, Senkotsu, Senpukuka, Sekkotsubok, Grass Fruit, horn of mulberry, parasitic mulberry, blue-eared mulberry, Sojutsu, Side Oak Leaf, Intermittent Cut, Mulberry Bark ), Sophora japonica, Sophora leaf, Sophora pod, Rhubarb, Jujube (Taiso), Daifukuhi, Takusha, Tanjin, Zhuru Chinese ginseng, bamboo leaf, ginseng, Chinese elm, Chinese elm Yu), clove, fishing hook, dried tangerine peel, and star anise Nansho), Tenma, Tenmonto, Tougashi, Angelica ( Angelica acutiloba, sesame seeds (castor bean), party sage (toujin), lamp wick (toushinso), peach kernel (to Sea cucumber), orange peel (Picea tosi), rabbit seed (Tosi), chestnut (Aesculus oryzae), Eucommia ulmoides, Angelica, Medicago sativa, Meatballs, Nutmeg, Honeysuckle Bean, carrot, Fritillaria, malt, Chinese oak kernel , white peas, wheat germ, paper, peppermint , Bangka, Hange, Hanbi, Banlangkong, Hanjiren (Hanshiren), Lily root, White angelica tree, White snake tongue plant Sou), Hyakubukon, Byakujutsu, Areca nut, Bouillon (Bowie), reed root, windbreak, dandelion root Acorn, Peony bark, Ephedra, Hemp seed, Manchurian fruit Keishi (pine resin), mokutsu (wood), mokka (Japanese quince), mokko (wood incense), Myrrh, horse chestnut, yakan, yakuchi, yako Aconite), Monk fruit, Orchid grass, Longan, Gentian Littan), Good Ginger, Ganoderma lucidum, Forsythia fruit, Forsythia forsythia Lotus root, lotus flesh, and reed root.

[0138] Furthermore, extracts of non-tobacco plants, such as those exemplified above, can also be used. The extract may be in the form of liquid, starch syrup, powder, granules, solution, etc.

[0139] Although the embodiments to which the present invention is applied have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. The present invention can be modified in various ways based on the configuration described in the claims. These are also within the scope of the present invention. It will be obvious to one skilled in the art that this is possible.

[0140] For example, while the above-described embodiments relate to electronic cigarettes, other types of cigarettes (e.g., flame-activated cigarettes) may also be used. For example, the sheet material according to the above embodiment can be applied to cigarettes using the above-mentioned method. 70, 70C, and 70D can be used in flame-fired tobacco (so-called cigarettes). In this case, for example, the roll before being cut at the cut line L62 may be used. .

[0141] The aerosol-forming base material 110 contains guar gum, xanthan gum, etc. as a first binder. gums such as gum arabic and locust bean gum, e.g. hydroxypropyl cellulose; cellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, methylcellulose cellulose, such as cellulose and ethyl cellulose, especially microcrystalline cellulose, as a second binder; For example, starch, organic acids such as alginic acid, sodium alginate, carboxymethylcellulose, Various conjugate base salts of organic acids such as sodium cellulose, caramel, agar and pectin. By including the first binder and / or the second binder, The cut area is relatively well-organized, and even the parts that are not cut off do not come apart carelessly. It does not break and is extremely easy to handle.

[0142] The aerosol-forming substrate 110 is made of cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVPP), menthol, Contains oil-soluble aromatic substances, coffee beans, and vanilla beans. The combination of cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVPP) and menthol makes it a hot-type tumbler. When used in a baco, the menthol aroma is preserved from relatively low to high heating temperatures. It is possible to accentuate the fragrance, reduce deterioration over time during storage, and prolong the fragrance. It is a material containing cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVPP) and oil-soluble fragrance ingredients. When combined with hee beans and vanilla beans and used in a heat-not-burn cigarette, the heating temperature It is stable from low to high temperatures and enhances the aroma of coffee and other beverages for a long period of time. It is possible. [Explanation of symbols]

[0143] 10 Upstream side (one end) 20 Downstream side (other end side) 70, 70C, 70D sheet material 72 Cut section 77 Divided Part 100 E-Cigarette Cartridges 110 Aerosol-forming substrate 111 Filling 130 Transfer member 140 Mouthpiece 150 Packaging Sheets 170 Lid 180 Partition member 200 Electronic cigarette body 210 Insertion part 211 Heating Element 300 Supporting Elements 600 Aerosol-forming substrate manufacturing equipment 610 Sheet Feeder 620 Cut section forming device 625 Cutting device 630 Collection device 640 Encapsulating Device 650 Cutting device 670 Packaging material supply device 160 Side

Claims

1. 1. An electronic cigarette cartridge having an aerosol upstream and downstream end, The electronic cigarette cartridge is formed in a rod shape, and includes, from the upstream side to the downstream side, a lid, an aerosol-forming base material that generates an aerosol by heating, a support element having an airflow hole formed in the center, a transport member that is a hollow tubular member, and a mouthpiece, which are adjacently arranged in this order along one direction, The aerosol-forming substrate is in the form of a folded crimped sheet material for smoking articles, The sheet material for smoking articles is in the form of a sheet extending in a Y direction and an X direction perpendicular to each other, and a plurality of cut portions each penetrating in a thickness direction extend linearly along the Y direction, The plurality of cut portions are separated from each other by dividing portions in the Y direction, and lengths of the plurality of cut portions in the Y direction are not constant. An electronic cigarette cartridge comprising:

2. The intervals between the plurality of cut portions in the X direction are substantially constant or different.

2. The electronic cigarette cartridge according to claim 1 .

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