Aroma cartridge

Abstract

To provide means allowing a person to enjoy a refreshing feeling of menthol in addition to aroma and taste of a heated aroma-generating base material and maintaining flavor of the menthol even in a long-term of storage.SOLUTION: An aroma cartridge includes: a heated aroma-generating body 20; a support element which is a cylindrical hollow tube; a cooling area defining member 40 which is a hollow tubular member; and a filter member 50, arranged adjacent to each other in this order, where the heated aroma generating body, the support element, the cooling area defining member, and the filter member are packaged in a packaging member 70. A lid is provided on an upstream side of the heated aroma generating body. In a state where the heated aroma generating body, the support element, the cooling area defining member, and the filter member are packaged in the packaging member, a length of the packaging member in a longitudinal direction of the aroma cartridge is shorter than a sum of longitudinal lengths of the heated aroma generating body, the support element, the cooling area defining member and the filter member. Paper with a basis weight of 32 g / m2 or more and 45 g / m2 or less is wrapped around a mouthpiece to substantially overlap the mouthpiece.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a heat-generating aromatic substrate suitable for an aromatic cartridge, a heat-generating aromatic substrate body obtained by winding the heat-generating aromatic substrate with a packaging member, an aromatic cartridge including the heat-generating aromatic substrate body, and a method and an apparatus for manufacturing the heat-generating aromatic substrate body.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, in order to conform to the trend of tobacco smoking bans, products that enjoy smoking by heating a cartridge containing tobacco components or non-tobacco plant components without using a flame and inhaling the vaporized components have begun to spread. As an example of a tobacco filling for such a heat-type aromatic cartridge, an example using a continuous sheet of homogenized tobacco is disclosed (Patent Document 1).

[0003] In addition, flavors such as menthol are added to smoking articles to change the flavor. For example, a technique of encapsulating menthol and making it present in a filter has been published (Patent Document 2).

[0004] In addition, an article for smoking by inserting and heating an aromatic cartridge having a heat-generating aromatic substrate at an end is disclosed (Patent Document 3).

[0005] Furthermore, various inventions related to heat-type aerosol-generating articles are known. For example, an invention related to a heat-type aerosol-generating article having a plurality of air flow paths is disclosed (Patent Document 4).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent No. 6017546 Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-506891 Patent Document 3: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-519915 Patent Document 4: Japanese Patent Publication No. 2016-538848

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] In a method for manufacturing a heat-generating aromatic substrate that constitutes a heat-generable aromatic body into which a heating element of an aromatic cartridge is inserted, when menthol is added to the filling, the flavor of menthol can indeed be added. However, there is a problem that if such a filling is left standing, the flavor of menthol will escape. For this reason, devices such as encapsulating menthol and making it present in the filter have been devised, but there are problems such as increased cost and a complicated manufacturing method.

[0008] Also, the prior art does not disclose a manufacturing method for a heat-generating aromatic substrate using a non-tobacco material. And when manufacturing a heat-generating aromatic substrate using a non-tobacco material, there is a problem that it is difficult to form and it is difficult to obtain one having sufficient strength.

[0009] Furthermore, when a user handles the device, such as when inserting an aromatic cartridge into a smoking device body or when removing the aromatic cartridge from the smoking device body after finishing smoking, the heat-generating aromatic substrate may fall off from the aromatic cartridge or a part of the heat-generating aromatic substrate may fall. As a result, there is a problem that the inside of the smoking device body may become dirty, and ultimately the smoking device body may malfunction.

[0010] The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and an object thereof is to provide a means capable of enjoying the refreshing feeling of menthol in addition to the aroma and taste of the heat-generating aromatic substrate, and maintaining the flavor of menthol even during long-term storage.

[0011] Another object of the present invention is to provide a means for preventing the heated fragrance generating base material and a part thereof from falling off or dropping from the fragrance cartridge before and after use when a user handles a fragrance cartridge provided with a heated fragrance generating body in which the heated fragrance generating base material is wound with a packaging member.

[0012] Furthermore, an object of the present invention is to provide a heated fragrance generating body wound with a packaging member, which is excellent in moldability when manufacturing the heated fragrance generating base material and secures a gas flow path for the gas generated by heating the heated fragrance generating base material, and to provide a method and an apparatus for manufacturing the heated fragrance generating body capable of securing the gas flow path.

[0013] And an object of the present invention is to provide a fragrance cartridge having the above-described heated fragrance generating body, which is of high quality and allows a user to enjoy natural fragrance and flavor regardless of whether it is a tobacco material or a non-tobacco material.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0014] In the present invention, what has generally been called an "electronic cigarette cartridge" is referred to as an "aromatic cartridge", but it may also be referred to as a "smoking cartridge" or an "electronic cigarette compatible cartridge". This is because it is also applicable to those using a non-tobacco material without tobacco components as the source of the aroma. Further, hereinafter, regardless of whether it is a tobacco material or a non-tobacco material, the raw material for manufacturing the heat-generating aromatic generating substrate is collectively referred to as an "aromatic substrate". And "aroma" means "pleasant smell", including the smell (fragrance) wafting from the material itself, the smell (aroma) wafting in the space when heated, the smell (flavor) wafting in the mouth when inhaled, etc. On the other hand, "smoking" generally means smoking tobacco, but here it simply means "enjoying smoke", "tasting smoke", "appreciating smoke", and the source of the smoke is not limited to tobacco and is also applicable to those using non-tobacco materials. Also, the "smoke" here includes, for example, "things that look like smoke" and "smoky things" such as droplets dispersed in the air like aerosol. An "electronic cigarette compatible cartridge" is defined simply as a "cartridge that can be mutually exchanged and used (compatible) with an electronic cigarette cartridge containing tobacco components", regardless of whether it contains tobacco components or not.

[0015] The heat-generating aromatic generating substrate according to the first aspect of the present invention contains an aromatic substrate and an aerosol former, is in the form of a strip or rod with a length of 10 to 70 mm, and the content of the aerosol former is 10 to 40% by mass.

[0016] The heat-generating aromatic generating substrate according to the second aspect of the present invention is such that, in the first aspect, the aromatic substrate may contain black tea or tea.

[0017] The heat-generating aromatic generating substrate according to the third aspect of the present invention further contains menthol and polyvinylpyrrolidone in the first or second aspect, the content of menthol is 0.1 to 10% by mass, the content of polyvinylpyrrolidone is 10% by mass or less, and it may be 0.5 to 6 times the content of menthol.

[0018] In the fourth aspect of the present invention, the heated aroma-generating substrate may have a polyvinylpyrrolidone content of 2% by mass or more in the third aspect.

[0019] In the fifth aspect of the present invention, the heated aroma-generating substrate may further contain microcrystalline cellulose and may have a microcrystalline cellulose content of 1 to 15% by mass in any one of the first to fourth aspects.

[0020] In the sixth aspect of the present invention, the heated aroma-generating substrate may further contain at least one polysaccharide selected from the group consisting of glucomannan, guar gum, pectin, carrageenan, locust bean gum, and agar, and may contain 0.1 to 5 parts by mass of the polysaccharide with respect to 100 parts by mass of the aroma substrate in any one of the first to fifth aspects.

[0021] In the seventh aspect of the present invention, the heated aroma-generating substrate may further contain at least one cellulose selected from the group consisting of methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, carboxyethyl cellulose, hydroxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, and hydroxypropyl cellulose, and their sodium salts, potassium salts, and calcium salts, and may contain 1 to 30 parts by mass of the cellulose with respect to 100 parts by mass of the aroma substrate in the sixth aspect.

[0022] In the eighth aspect of the present invention, the polysaccharide may be glucomannan in the sixth or seventh aspect.

[0023] In the ninth aspect of the present invention, the cellulose may contain at least one selected from the group consisting of sodium salt, potassium salt, and calcium salt of carboxymethyl cellulose in any one of the sixth to eighth aspects.

[0024] In the tenth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to ninth aspects, it is more preferable that the shape has a length of 54 mm or less.

[0025] The heated aromatic generating base material according to the 11th aspect of the present invention contains 30 to 90% by mass of the aromatic base material in any one of the 1st to 10th aspects, and contains 0.12 g or more of the aromatic base material and 0.02 g or more of the aerosol former.

[0026] The heated aromatic generator for the aromatic cartridge according to the 12th aspect of the present invention preferably has the heated aromatic generating base material in any one of the 1st to 11th aspects.

[0027] The aromatic cartridge according to the 13th aspect of the present invention may have the heated aromatic generator for the aromatic cartridge according to the 12th aspect at one end and a mouthpiece or a mouthpiece region at the other end.

[0028] The aromatic cartridge according to the 14th aspect of the present invention, in the 13th aspect, is disposed between the heated aromatic generator and the mouthpiece or the mouthpiece region, and has a cooling region for cooling the aerosol generated by the heated aromatic generator or a support region for preventing the movement of the heated aromatic generator toward the mouthpiece or the mouthpiece region side, and the longitudinal direction of the heated aromatic generating base material is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the aromatic cartridge.

[0029] The aromatic cartridge according to the 15th aspect of the present invention may be provided with a support region and a cooling region in this order from the heated aromatic generator between the former heated aromatic generator and the former mouthpiece or the mouthpiece region.

[0030] The aromatic cartridge according to the 16th aspect of the present invention is an aromatic cartridge characterized by having a filtration region having a filter member between the cooling region or the support region and the mouthpiece or the mouthpiece region.

[0031] The aromatic cartridge according to the 17th aspect of the present invention may be an aromatic cartridge in which the mouthpiece or the mouthpiece region is replaced with a filtration region having a filter member.

[0032] The aromatic cartridge according to the 18th aspect of the present invention is an aromatic cartridge provided with a filter member, and is characterized in that it has holes on its surface.

[0033] On the other hand, the heated aromatic generating substrate of the present invention is manufactured by being wound up with a packaging member, and the heated aromatic generation provided in the aromatic cartridge has the following characteristics.

[0034] First, the heated aromatic generating body of the present invention is provided in the aromatic cartridge and has a deformed gas flow path penetrating in the longitudinal direction of the heated aromatic generating body that coincides with the longitudinal direction thereof. The deformed gas flow path has a gas flow path of voids formed by a primary aggregate in which single bodies of the heated aromatic generating substrate are aggregated, or a secondary aggregate in which the primary aggregate or single bodies of the heated aromatic generating substrate and the primary aggregate are aggregated. Further, it is preferable that the heated aromatic generating substrate is manufactured by being wound up with a packaging material, and the deformed gas flow path is a heated aromatic generating body having a gas flow path of voids formed by contact between the heated aromatic generating substrate or the primary aggregate and the packaging material.

[0035] Second, the heated aromatic generating body of the present invention is characterized in that, in a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the heated aromatic generating body, when the central region and the outer peripheral region are equally divided by area, the central region has a higher porosity than the outer peripheral region.

[0036] Third, the heated aromatic generating substrate constituting the heated aromatic generating body of the present invention is a noodle-like body, has a long side with a long length in the longitudinal direction, and has a long axis side with a long axis length in the longitudinal direction and a short axis side with a short axis length in the short axis direction in a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Such a noodle-like body preferably has a ratio of the length of the long axis to the length of the short axis in a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of 1:1 to 30:1, and a ratio of the length in the longitudinal direction to the length of the short axis of 10:1 to 700:1.

[0037] Fourth, the irregular gas flow path formed by the heated aroma generating substrate having a long side with a long length in the longitudinal direction and having a long axis side with a long axis length and a short axis side with a short axis length in the cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction includes a gas flow path of the displacement gap between units generated between the primary aggregates or between the primary aggregate and other units due to the displacement in the longitudinal direction between the units adjacent to each other within the primary aggregate, and a gas flow path of the displacement gap between aggregates generated between the primary aggregates or between the primary aggregate and other units due to the deviation in the longitudinal direction between the primary aggregates or between the primary aggregate and other units.

[0038] Fifth, it is preferable that the above-mentioned long length is 10 to 70 mm, the above-mentioned short axis length is 0.1 to 1.0 mm, and the above-mentioned long axis length is 0.5 to 3.0 mm in forming the irregular gas flow path as shown in the fourth feature.

[0039] Sixth, the heated aroma generator of the present invention is characterized in that the long axis side surface formed by the long axis side in the longitudinal direction of the heated aroma generating substrate and the long side in the longitudinal direction has a higher contact rate with the adjacent long axis side surface than the short axis side surface formed by the short axis side in the short axis direction of the adjacent heated aroma generating substrate and the long side.

[0040] Seventh, the heated aroma generator of the present invention is characterized in that in the cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the heated aroma generator, the rate of arranging the longitudinal direction of the heated aroma generating substrate in the tangential direction of the circumference of the heated aroma generator is higher than the rate of arranging in the normal direction of the circumference.

[0041] Furthermore, the present invention also provides a method and an apparatus for manufacturing the above-mentioned heated aroma body.

[0042] The method for manufacturing the heated aromatic body of the present invention comprises: a first step of cutting a heated aromatic generation sheet containing at least an aerosol former and an aromatic base material into a sheet-like heated aromatic generation base material; a second step of placing a predetermined amount of the sheet-like heated aromatic generation base material on a heated aromatic generation body packaging member web having a predetermined width supported and conveyed by a belt so as to be parallel to the longitudinal direction of the heated aromatic generation body packaging member web; a third step of winding up the sheet-like heated aromatic generation base material with the heated aromatic generation body packaging member web into a columnar shape in the longitudinal direction by bending the belt; a fourth step of linearly bonding the heated aromatic generation body packaging member web of the rod-shaped heated aromatic generation body manufactured in the third step along the longitudinal direction; and a fifth step of cutting the rod-shaped heated aromatic generation body manufactured in the fourth step into a predetermined length.

[0043] Furthermore, it is preferable that the ratio of the length of the major axis to the length of the minor axis of the cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the sheet-like heated aromatic generation base material is 1:1 to 30:1, and the ratio of the length in the longitudinal direction to the length of the minor axis is 40:1 to 3600:1, and it is more preferable that the shape of the cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the sheet-like heated aromatic generation base material is substantially rectangular.

[0044] Also, in the third step, it is preferable to pass through a guide provided with grooves capable of stepwise bending the belt into a columnar shape.

[0045] And, in parallel with the first step, a step of applying a predetermined amount of hot melt adhesive to a predetermined position of the heated aromatic generation body packaging member web is added, and it is more preferable that the fourth step is a step of bonding with heating means.

[0046] Such a manufacturing method is realized by a manufacturing apparatus for a heated aroma generator that continuously drives a supply apparatus for a noodle-shaped heated aroma generating substrate obtained by cutting a heated aroma generating sheet containing at least an aerosol former and an aroma base material, a supply apparatus for a web of a heated aroma generator packaging member, a driving apparatus for an endless belt that supports and conveys the web of the heated aroma generator packaging member, a guide having a plurality of grooves provided in the endless belt conveyance path, an adhesion apparatus for the web of the heated aroma generator packaging member, and a cutting machine for a rod-shaped heated aroma generator in which the heated aroma generating substrate is wound up by the web of the heated aroma generator packaging member.

[0047] Furthermore, a method for manufacturing a heated aroma generator is also realized by a manufacturing apparatus for a heated aroma generator that continuously drives a supply apparatus for a noodle-shaped heated aroma generating substrate obtained by cutting a heated aroma generating sheet containing at least an aerosol former and an aroma base material, a supply apparatus for a web of a heated aroma generator packaging member to which a predetermined amount of hot melt adhesive is applied at a predetermined position, a driving apparatus for an endless belt that supports and conveys the web of the heated aroma generator packaging member, a guide having a plurality of grooves provided in the endless belt conveyance path, a heating apparatus for the web of the heated aroma generator packaging member, and a cutting machine for a rod-shaped heated aroma generator in which the heated aroma generating substrate is wound up by the web of the heated aroma generator packaging member.

Advantages of the Invention

[0048] According to the present invention, there is provided a heated aroma generating substrate that allows one to enjoy the aroma and taste of a filling and the refreshing feeling of menthol, and can maintain the flavor of menthol even during long-term storage.

[0049] Also, according to the present invention, when a user handles an aroma cartridge provided with a heated aroma generator in which a heated aroma generating substrate is wound with a packaging member, it is possible to prevent the heated aroma generating substrate and a part thereof from falling off or dropping from the aroma cartridge before and after use.

[0050] Furthermore, according to the present invention, there is provided a heatable aroma-generating body wound with a packaging member, which is excellent in moldability when manufacturing the heatable aroma-generating base material, and secures a gas flow path for the gas generated by heating the heatable aroma-generating base material. In addition, a method and an apparatus for manufacturing a heatable aroma-generating body capable of securing the gas flow path can be provided.

[0051] And, according to the present invention, there can be provided an aroma cartridge equipped with the above heatable aroma-generating body, which is of high quality and allows one to enjoy the natural aroma and taste of the aroma base material.

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0053] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following, the range necessary for the explanation for achieving the object of the present invention is schematically shown, and mainly the range necessary for the explanation of the relevant part of the present invention will be described, and the parts for which the explanation is omitted are assumed to be based on known techniques. In the explanation of the drawings, the same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the overlapping explanations are omitted. Also, the dimensional ratios in the drawings are exaggerated for the convenience of explanation and may be different from the actual ratios.

[0054] Figure 8 is a flow [connection] diagram showing the steps [means] of a method [apparatus] for manufacturing an aromatic base material composition and a heated aromatic generating base material according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the following, the description will mainly be along the lines of the manufacturing method with each step, but it is clear that there exists a manufacturing apparatus that can implement the overall manufacturing method by including the means for executing each step. For this reason, without duplicating the description of the manufacturing method and the manufacturing apparatus, the "steps [means]" and "method [apparatus]" will be explained simultaneously (overlappingly). Also, the manufacturing method [apparatus] described below shows a preferred example, and the manufacturing method [apparatus] for the aromatic base material composition and the heated aromatic generating base material according to the present invention is not limited to the following forms.

[0055] This manufacturing method [apparatus] has a drying and pulverizing step [means] (A) of drying and pulverizing an aromatic base material or the like that serves as the source of the aroma to obtain a dried and pulverized product. When the raw materials can be used as they are, such a step [means] can be omitted. Also, for other materials used in manufacturing the aromatic base material composition and the heated aromatic generating base material, a preparation step [means] (B) of performing pretreatment, weighing, etc. as necessary is included.

[0056] After going through the above drying and pulverizing step [means] (A) and preparation step [means] (B), these materials are mixed under predetermined conditions by a mixing step [means] (M) to become a heated aromatic generating base material.

[0057] The heated aromatic generating base material can be given a desired shape through a filling and forming step [means] (F). The heated aromatic generating base material with the desired shape is subjected to an aromatic cartridge manufacturing step [means] (G) to become an aromatic cartridge.

[0058] Hereinafter, each step [means] of the manufacturing method [apparatus] for the aromatic base material composition, the manufacturing method [apparatus] for the heated aromatic generating base material, and the manufacturing method [apparatus] for the aromatic cartridge will be described. The details of the aromatic base material as the raw material will be described later.

[0059] First, the drying and pulverizing step [means] (A) processes the used part of the aromatic base material as a raw material (for example, leaves, seeds, dried fruits, stems, barks, roots, etc.) into a desired pulverized product to make an aromatic base material composition. At this time, it is also preferable to adjust the moisture content to a convenient level for absorbing or carrying the aerosol former, water, and other components to be added later.

[0060] Note that the drying temperature is preferably 60°C or higher and 80°C or lower. Within this range, it becomes easier to reach the desired moisture content while avoiding the dissipation of the required flavor components. Furthermore, when it is 65°C or higher, it becomes even easier to reach the desired moisture content, and when it is 75°C or lower, the dissipation of the required flavor components can be further prevented.

[0061] The moisture content of the dried and pulverized product after drying and pulverizing is preferably 5% by mass or less. By doing so, slurrying in the subsequent step [means] becomes easy. The moisture content is more preferably 3% by mass or less. Also, when the above moisture content is 0.1% by mass or more, a state of good compatibility with water or the like can be maintained, which is preferable.

[0062] Furthermore, the drying and pulverizing step [means] (A) may include a sieving step [means] for sieving the dried and pulverized product, whereby the aromatic base material composition or the like can be provided to the mixing step [means] (M) with a desired particle size.

[0063] In the preparation step [means] (B), when preparing the aromatic base material composition and the heatable aromatic generating base material, necessary materials are prepared and weighed. The preparation step [means] includes step [means] (B1), step [means] (B2), and step [means] (C). Step [means] (B1) is a step [means] of preparing celluloses (the first binder) used as required, and is an optionally performed step [means]. Step [means] (B2) is a step [means] of preparing a polysaccharide (the second binder) prior to the second mixing step (M2) described later. Step [means] (C) is a step [means] of preparing an aerosol former. In addition to these, step [means] (E) is a step [means] of preparing flavor additives, preservatives, etc. used as required in the preparation of the aromatic base material composition, and is an optionally performed step [means].

[0064] The mixing step [means] (M) includes the first mixing step [means] (M1), the curing step [means] (Y), and the second mixing step [means] (M2). In the first mixing step [means] (M1), those prepared in the above-mentioned drying and pulverizing step [means] (A), step [means] (B1), step [means] (C), and step [means] (E) are mixed to obtain a first mixture. The first mixture is cured by the curing step [means] (Y), and in the second mixing step [means] (M2), a polysaccharide (the second binder) is added to and mixed with the above-mentioned first mixture to obtain a second mixture (aromatic base material composition). In the second mixing step [means] (M2), in addition to the polysaccharide (the second binder), flavor additives, preservatives, etc. may be added.

[0065] The second mixture (aromatic base material composition) can be formed into a desired shape through the filling molding process (F), and as the heatable aromatic generating base material, it is provided to the aromatic cartridge manufacturing process [means] (G) and becomes an aromatic cartridge. In the description, the process [means] described in multiple divided processes [means] may be carried out simultaneously or in parallel as necessary. For example, in the above description, a form is shown in which the materials respectively prepared in the process [means] (B1) and the process [means] (C) are premixed before the first mixing process [means] (M1), but it is not limited to this, and the materials respectively prepared in the process [means] (A), the process [means] (B1), the process [means] (C), and the process [means] (E) may be simultaneously mixed in the first mixing process (M1).

[0066] The heatable aromatic generating base material according to the present invention contains an aerosol former. 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 dodecanedioate, dimethyl tetradecanedioate, etc. can be used, and in particular, glycerin and propylene glycol are preferably used. These aerosol formers can be used alone or in a mixture of two or more.

[0067] The content of the aerosol former in the heatable aromatic generating base material is preferably 1% by mass or more and 80% by mass or less, more preferably 10% by mass or more and 40% by mass or less, and most preferably 20% by mass or more and 35% by mass or less with respect to the total amount of the heatable aromatic generating base material.

[0068] Also, the content of the aerosol former in the heatable aromatic generating base material is preferably 30 parts by mass or more and 100 parts by mass or less, and particularly preferably 50 parts by mass or more and 80 parts by mass or less with respect to 100 parts by mass of the aromatic base material.

[0069] Furthermore, flavor additives for adding flavors as needed are also preferably used. Examples of flavor additives include mint, cocoa, coffee, extracts of black tea, xylitol, and the like. Also, preservatives for foods, such as sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, benzoic acid, sodium benzoate, etc., may be added as needed. These components can be used alone or in combination of two or more.

[0070] As one embodiment of the present invention, the heated aroma-generating substrate contains microcrystalline cellulose.

[0071] Microcrystalline cellulose is, for example, obtained by partially depolymerizing α-cellulose obtained from fibrous plant pulp with an acid, removing the soluble portion, and appropriately crystallizing the insoluble portion, and is distinguished from celluloses used as binders or thickeners described later.

[0072] After various studies, the following was found about the heated aroma-generating substrate containing an aroma substrate, an aerosol former, and microcrystalline cellulose. That is, when the heated aroma-generating substrate is placed under dry conditions, even when the heated aroma-generating substrate loses water, it was found that the microcrystals of cellulose maintain the structure of the heated aroma-generating substrate and suppress structural changes such as volume shrinkage. Such an effect is considered to be obtained by using microcrystalline cellulose.

[0073] As one embodiment of the present invention, microcrystalline cellulose is weighed in the preparation step [means] (B) and then subjected to the mixing step [means] (M). Microcrystalline cellulose may remain in powder form or may be dispersed in a solvent such as water to form a suspension and then subjected to the mixing step [means] (M). In this case, the dispersion of microcrystalline cellulose in the solvent can be carried out using a high-speed stirrer, a high-pressure homogenizer, or the like.

[0074] The content of microcrystalline cellulose in the heat-generating aromatic substrate is preferably 1% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less, more preferably 3% by mass or more and 12% by mass or less, and still more preferably 5% by mass or more and 10% by mass or less with respect to the total amount of the heat-generating aromatic substrate.

[0075] By adding microcrystalline cellulose, effects such as improvement in the moldability of the heat-generating aromatic substrate and improvement in workability during kneading of each component by a roll mill can be obtained. In particular, it is effective in suppressing shrinkage and volume change of the heat-generating aromatic substrate. Therefore, the addition of microcrystalline cellulose is also effective from the viewpoints of quality control of the aromatic cartridge and homogenization of the usability.

[0076] The average particle diameter of the microcrystalline cellulose used in the present invention is preferably 30 μm or more and 200 μm or less, more preferably 50 μm or more and 150 μm or less, and still more preferably 70 μm or more and 120 μm or less. When the average particle diameter of the microcrystalline cellulose is 30 μm or more, the effect of suppressing shrinkage of the heat-generating aromatic substrate is excellent. When it is 200 μm or less, in addition to the effect of suppressing shrinkage of the heat-generating aromatic substrate, the moldability of the heat-generating aromatic substrate can be improved.

[0077] The average particle diameter of the microcrystalline cellulose is determined by a sieving method. The average particle diameter can be obtained by the method described in JIS K 0069:1992. The average particle diameter refers to the diameter corresponding to 50% of the mass obtained by integrating the masses from the sieve with the larger mesh size for the test results using a plurality of sieves.

[0078] Furthermore, for the microcrystalline cellulose, the amount of the residue on a sieve with an opening of 250 μm is preferably 8% by mass or less with respect to the total amount of the microcrystalline cellulose, and the amount of the residue on a sieve with an opening of 75 μm is preferably 45% by mass or more with respect to the total amount of the microcrystalline cellulose.

[0079] When the residue on a sieve with an opening of 250 μm is 8% by mass or less, microcrystalline cellulose is more likely to exhibit the effect of suppressing the shrinkage of the heated aroma-generating substrate. When the residue on a sieve with an opening of 75 μm is 45% by mass or more, it is more likely to exhibit the effect of improving the moldability of the heated aroma-generating substrate.

[0080] The mass average molecular weight (Mw) of the microcrystalline cellulose is preferably 10,000 or more and 200,000 or less. When it is 10,000 or more, it has an excellent effect of suppressing the shrinkage of the heated aroma-generating substrate, and when it is 200,000 or less, in addition to the effect of suppressing the shrinkage, the effect of improving the moldability can be further enhanced. More preferably, the mass average molecular weight is 20,000 or more and 60,000 or less.

[0081] The molecular weight of cellulose can be measured by gel permeation chromatography (GPC). For example, a measurement method as described in JP-A-6-109715 is adopted, and polyethylene glycol or the like is appropriately used as a standard sample.

[0082] As one embodiment of the present invention, the heated aroma-generating substrate contains menthol and polyvinyl polypyrrolidone (water-insoluble crosslinked polymer).

[0083] When containing menthol and polyvinyl polypyrrolidone, in the preparation step [means] (B), after weighing menthol, a lower alcohol, and polyvinyl polypyrrolidone (water-insoluble crosslinked polymer), the weighed menthol, lower alcohol, and polyvinyl polypyrrolidone are mixed to obtain a menthol solution. Here, menthol, a lower alcohol, and polyvinyl polypyrrolidone are mixed and dissolved. Preferably, menthol is dissolved in the lower alcohol and then polyvinyl polypyrrolidone is added and mixed.

[0084] Here, the menthol is not limited to those obtained from natural products and may be a synthetic compound. Also, mint, mint oil, peppermint oil, and other substances containing menthol may be used. The lower alcohol is a solvent for dissolving menthol, and ethyl alcohol is particularly preferably used.

[0085] In the present invention, the water-insoluble crosslinked polymer is intended to be a polymer obtained by crosslinking a non-crosslinked polymer that is soluble in water so that it becomes insoluble and swells in water. Of course, the water-insoluble crosslinked polymer preferably does not dissolve in the lower alcohol and swells, and such a polymer is selected and used in the present invention. Water-insoluble crosslinked polymers such as polyvinyl polypyrrolidone have a hydrophilic part and a hydrophobic part, and it is considered that the hydrophilic part contributes to swelling and the hydrophilic part is oriented toward menthol to exhibit the effect of the present invention.

[0086] As one embodiment of the heated aroma-generating substrate of the present invention, it is preferable to use polyvinyl polypyrrolidone, which is a crosslinked product of polyvinylpyrrolidone, as the water-insoluble crosslinked polymer. If polyvinyl polypyrrolidone is included, the heated aroma-generating substrate of the present invention may contain other water-insoluble crosslinked polymers other than polyvinyl polypyrrolidone as the water-insoluble crosslinked polymer. Examples of other water-insoluble crosslinked polymers include crosslinked polysaccharides obtained by crosslinking water-soluble polysaccharides to make them water-insoluble. Examples of crosslinked polysaccharides include those obtained by epoxy crosslinking, ester crosslinking, ether crosslinking, etc. of polysaccharides.

[0087] Also, as another preferred embodiment of the heated aroma-generating substrate, other water-insoluble crosslinked polymers described above can be used instead of polyvinyl polypyrrolidone. Examples of the other water-insoluble crosslinked polymers include crosslinked polysaccharides obtained by crosslinking water-soluble polysaccharides to make them water-insoluble. Examples of crosslinked polysaccharides include those obtained by epoxy crosslinking, ester crosslinking, ether crosslinking, etc. of polysaccharides.

[0088] The content of menthol is sufficient if an amount targeting the desired flavor is added. For flavoring with menthol, it is a guideline that the content of menthol in the heat-generating aroma base material is 0.1% by mass or more and 10% by mass or less based on the total amount of the heat-generating aroma base material. Another guideline is that it is preferably 0.2% by mass or more and 5% by mass or less.

[0089] In the heat-generating aroma base material, the content of polyvinylpyrrolidone with respect to 100 parts by mass of menthol is 50 parts by mass or more and 600 parts by mass or less. In other words, the content of polyvinylpyrrolidone is 0.5 times or more and 6 times or less the content of menthol.

[0090] As another form of the present invention, in the heat-generating aroma base material, the content of polyvinylpyrrolidone (water-insoluble crosslinked polymer) with respect to 100 parts by mass of menthol is 10 parts by mass or more and 2000 parts by mass or less. In other words, the content of polyvinylpyrrolidone (water-insoluble crosslinked polymer) is 0.1 times or more and 20 times or less the content of menthol.

[0091] In order to achieve the effects of the present invention, it is preferable that the content of polyvinylpyrrolidone in the heat-generating aroma base material is 2% by mass or more based on the total amount of the heat-generating aroma base material, and more preferably 4% by mass or more. By being contained in such an amount, the effects of the present invention can be more exerted with respect to long-term storage stability. Further, the content of polyvinylpyrrolidone in the heat-generating aroma base material is in a range not exceeding 10% by mass (10% by mass or less). This is because when the content is 10% by mass or less, the flavor derived from polyphenols and the like derived from the aroma base material can be maintained.

[0092] The amount of the lower alcohol to be used is preferably 50 parts by mass or more with respect to 100 parts by mass of menthol. Further, when the amount of the lower alcohol used is 100 parts by mass or more, an effect that while dissolving menthol, the mixing of polyvinylpyrrolidone can be sufficiently carried out can be obtained. Also, when the amount of the lower alcohol used is 2000 parts by mass or less, the residue of the lower alcohol in the subsequent process [means] can be reduced, so that an efficient manufacturing process [means] can be achieved.

[0093] As one embodiment of the present invention, the heated aromatic generating substrate preferably contains a polysaccharide. As the polysaccharide, those that are particularly water-soluble, those that swell by containing water, or those that gel are preferably used, and using such polysaccharides can contribute to the moldability.

[0094] Examples of the polysaccharide contained in the heated aromatic generating substrate according to the present invention include konjac mannan (glucomannan), guar gum, pectin, carrageenan, locust bean gum, and agar. These polysaccharides can be used alone or in a mixture of two or more. In particular, from the viewpoint of improving the moldability, it is preferable to use konjac mannan (glucomannan) as the polysaccharide.

[0095] As one embodiment of the present invention, it is preferable to further add celluloses (first binder) to the heated aromatic generating substrate containing the above polysaccharide. The celluloses contained in the heated aromatic generating substrate according to the present invention include cellulose, cellulose derivatives, and metal salts thereof. As the celluloses, those that are particularly water-soluble are preferably used for binding (bonding) the aromatic substrate.

[0096] Examples of the celluloses used in the present invention include methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, carboxyethyl cellulose, hydroxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, and hydroxypropyl cellulose, as well as metal salts such as sodium salts, potassium salts, and calcium salts thereof. These celluloses can be used alone or in combination of two or more. In particular, it is preferable to use a metal salt of cellulose, and more preferably at least one selected from the group consisting of sodium salts, potassium salts, and calcium salts of carboxymethyl cellulose, and it is particularly preferable to use sodium carboxymethyl cellulose which is easily available.

[0097] The content of the celluloses in the heatable aroma-generating substrate is preferably 1 part by mass or more and 30 parts by mass or less, more preferably 2 parts by mass or more and 20 parts by mass or less, still more preferably 5 parts by mass or more and 20 parts by mass or less, and particularly preferably 10 parts by mass or more and 20 parts by mass or less with respect to 100 parts by mass of the aroma substrate.

[0098] When the heatable aroma-generating substrate contains celluloses, it is prepared as the step [means] (E) shown in FIG. 8. In this step [means] (E), other components other than the celluloses may be further prepared as other first binders. Examples of the first binder other than the celluloses include konjac mannan (glucomannan), guar gum, pectin, carrageenan, tamarind seed gum, gum arabic, soybean polysaccharides, locust bean gum, karaya gum, xanthan gum, and agar. These components can be used alone or in combination of two or more.

[0099] Next, the aroma substrate as a raw material will be described. As the plant parts to be used, for example, roots ( including bulbous roots (bulbs), tuberous roots (tubers), corms, etc.), stems, tubers, skins (including stem barks, tree barks, etc.), leaves, flowers (including petals, pistils, stamens, etc.), trunks and branches of trees, and various other parts can be used. ​​

[0100] As bulbs, there are onions, lilies, tulips, hyacinths, garlic, rakkyo, lilies, etc. As corms, there are crocuses, gladioli, freesias, irises, satimo, konjac, etc. As tubers, there are cyclamens, anemones, begonias, Chinese yams, potatoes, apios (hodo taro), etc. As rhizomes, there are cannas, lotus roots, gingers, etc. As tubers, there are cyclamens, anemones, begonias, Chinese yams, potatoes, apios (hodo taro), etc. As rhizomes, there are cannas, lotus roots, gingers, etc. As tubers, there are cyclamens, anemones, begonias, Chinese yams, potatoes, apios (hodo taro), etc. As rhizomes, there are cannas, lotus roots, gingers, etc. As tubers, there are cyclamens, anemones, begonias, Chinese yams, potatoes, apios (hodo taro), etc. As rhizomes, there are cannas, lotus roots, gingers, etc. As tuberous roots, there are dahlias, sweet potatoes, cassavas, arrowroots, etc. As stolons, there are Dioscorea (mountain yams, natural yams, nagaimo, etc. of the yam family), etc. As others, there are turnips, kohlrabi, carrots, daikons, kudzu, etc. As stolons, there are Dioscorea (mountain yams, natural yams, nagaimo, etc. of the yam family), etc. As others, there are turnips, kohlrabi, carrots, daikons, kudzu, etc. As stems, there are konjac, asparagus, bamboo shoots, aralia elata, daikons, yacon, etc. As stems, there are konjac, asparagus, bamboo shoots, aralia elata, daikons, yacon, etc.

[0101] The yams shown above or the plants listed below contain carbohydrates and are preferably used as at least part of the material of the heated aroma - generating substrate. For example, as starches, there are corn starch (maize), potato starch (potato), sweet potato starch (sweet potato), tapioca starch (tapioca), etc., and there are examples of use as thickeners, stabilizers, etc. The yams shown above or the plants listed below contain carbohydrates and are preferably used as at least part of the material of the heated aroma - generating substrate. For example, as starches, there are corn starch (maize), potato starch (potato), sweet potato starch (sweet potato), tapioca starch (tapioca), etc., and there are examples of use as thickeners, stabilizers, etc. The yams shown above or the plants listed below contain carbohydrates and are preferably used as at least part of the material of the heated aroma - generating substrate. For example, as starches, there are corn starch (maize), potato starch (potato), sweet potato starch (sweet potato), tapioca starch (tapioca), etc., and there are examples of use as thickeners, stabilizers, etc. The yams shown above or the plants listed below contain carbohydrates and are preferably used as at least part of the material of the heated aroma - generating substrate. For example, as starches, there are corn starch (maize), potato starch (potato), sweet potato starch (sweet potato), tapioca starch (tapioca), etc., and there are examples of use as thickeners, stabilizers, etc. These starches can be improved in acid resistance, heat resistance, shear resistance, etc. by cross - linking, improved in storage stability, promoted in gelatinization, etc. by esterification and etherification, and improved in transparency, film - forming property, storage stability, etc. by oxidation. These starches can be improved in acid resistance, heat resistance, shear resistance, etc. by cross - linking, improved in storage stability, promoted in gelatinization, etc. by esterification and etherification, and improved in transparency, film - forming property, storage stability, etc. by oxidation. These starches can be improved in acid resistance, heat resistance, shear resistance, etc. by cross - linking, improved in storage stability, promoted in gelatinization, etc. by esterification and etherification, and improved in transparency, film - forming property, storage stability, etc. by oxidation.

[0102] From plant seeds, there are tamarind seed gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, etc. From plant saps, there are gum arabic, karaya gum, etc. From fruits, there is pectin, etc. From other plants, there are cellulose, konjac mannan (glucomannan) mainly composed of agarose, soybean polysaccharides, etc. From plant seeds, there are tamarind seed gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, etc. From plant saps, there are gum arabic, karaya gum, etc. From fruits, there is pectin, etc. From other plants, there are cellulose, konjac mannan (glucomannan) mainly composed of agarose, soybean polysaccharides, etc. From plant seeds, there are tamarind seed gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, etc. From plant saps, there are gum arabic, karaya gum, etc. From fruits, there is pectin, etc. From other plants, there are cellulose, konjac mannan (glucomannan) mainly composed of agarose, soybean polysaccharides, etc. can be obtained and used as an aromatic base material. Furthermore, modifiers such as cationized guar gum can also be used. Modifiers can also be used.

[0103] From seaweed, carrageenans such as kappa-carrageenan, iota-carrageenan, and lambda-carrageenan, agar, alginic acid, etc. can be obtained and used as aromatic base materials. Also, salts such as carrageenan metal salts and sodium alginate can be used. can be obtained and used as an aromatic base material. Also, salts such as carrageenan metal salts and sodium alginate can be used. Salts such as carrageenan metal salts and sodium alginate can also be used.

[0104] Plants used as herbs and spices can also be used. Specific examples thereof include the fruits of Chinese quince, the leaves of loquat, ginger, mugwort, wasabi, ajowan seeds, anise, allspice, echinacea, shallots, tarragon, everlasting flower, elder, allspice, orris root, oregano, orange peel, orange flower, orange leaf, cayenne pepper (cayenne pepper), German chamomile, Roman chamomile, cardamom, curry leaf, garlic, catnip, caraway, caraway seeds, osmanthus, cumin, cumin seeds, cloves, green cardamom, green pepper, cornflower, saffron, cider, cinnamon, jasmine, juniper berries, jorokia, ginger, star anise, spearmint, sumac, sage, celery, celery seeds, turmeric, thyme, tamarind, tarragon, chervil, chives, dill, dill seeds, dried tomatoes, tonka beans, dried pakchi, nutmeg, hibiscus, habanero, jalapeno, bird's eye, bay fruits, loquat leaves, ginger, mugwort, wasabi, ajowan seeds, anise, allspice, echinacea, shallots, tarragon, everlasting flower, elder, allspice, orris root, oregano, orange peel, orange flower, orange leaf, cayenne pepper (cayenne pepper), German chamomile, Roman chamomile, cardamom, curry leaf, garlic, catnip, caraway, caraway seeds, osmanthus, cumin, cumin seeds, cloves, green cardamom, green pepper, cornflower, saffron, cider, cinnamon, jasmine, juniper berries, jorokia, ginger, star anise, spearmint, sumac, sage, celery, celery seeds, turmeric, thyme, tamarind, tarragon, chervil, chives, dill, dill seeds, dried tomatoes, tonka beans, dried pakchi, nutmeg, hibiscus, habanero, jalapeno, bird's eye, bay everlasting flower, elder, allspice, orris root, oregano, orange peel, orange flower, orange leaf, cayenne pepper (cayenne pepper), German chamomile, Roman chamomile, cardamom, curry leaf, garlic, catnip, caraway, caraway seeds, osmanthus, cumin, cumin seeds, cloves, green cardamom, green pepper, cornflower, saffron, cider, cinnamon, jasmine, juniper berries, jorokia, ginger, star anise, spearmint, sumac, sage, celery, celery seeds, turmeric, thyme, tamarind, tarragon, chervil, chives, dill, dill seeds, dried tomatoes, tonka beans, dried pakchi, nutmeg, hibiscus, habanero, jalapeno, bird's eye, bay everlasting flower, elder, allspice, orris root, oregano, orange peel, orange flower, orange leaf, cayenne pepper (cayenne pepper), German chamomile, Roman chamomile, cardamom, curry leaf, garlic, catnip, caraway, caraway seeds, osmanthus, cumin, cumin seeds, cloves, green cardamom, green pepper, cornflower, saffron, cider, cinnamon, jasmine, juniper berries, jorokia, ginger, star anise, spearmint, sumac, sage, celery, celery seeds, turmeric, thyme, tamarind, tarragon, chervil, chives, dill, dill seeds, dried tomatoes, tonka beans, dried pakchi, nutmeg, hibiscus, habanero, jalapeno, bird's eye, bay everlasting flower, elder, allspice, orris root, oregano, orange peel, orange flower, orange leaf, cayenne pepper (cayenne pepper), German chamomile, Roman chamomile, cardamom, curry leaf, garlic, catnip, caraway, caraway seeds, osmanthus, cumin, cumin seeds, cloves, green cardamom, green pepper, cornflower, saffron, cider, cinnamon, jasmine, juniper berries, jorokia, ginger, star anise, spearmint, sumac, sage, celery, celery seeds, turmeric, thyme, tamarind, tarragon, chervil, chives, dill, dill seeds, dried tomatoes, tonka beans, dried pakchi, nutmeg, hibiscus, habanero, jalapeno, bird's eye, bay everlasting flower, elder, allspice, orris root, oregano, orange peel, orange flower, orange leaf, cayenne pepper (cayenne pepper), German chamomile, Roman chamomile, cardamom, curry leaf, garlic, catnip, caraway, caraway seeds, osmanthus, cumin, cumin seeds, cloves, green cardamom, green pepper, cornflower, saffron, cider, cinnamon, jasmine, juniper berries, jorokia, ginger, star anise, spearmint, sumac, sage, celery, celery seeds, turmeric, thyme, tamarind, tarragon, chervil, chives, dill, dill seeds, dried tomatoes, tonka beans, dried pakchi, nutmeg, hibiscus, habanero, jalapeno, bird's eye, bay everlasting flower, elder, allspice, orris root, oregano, orange peel, orange flower, orange leaf, cayenne pepper (cayenne pepper), German chamomile, Roman chamomile, cardamom, curry leaf, garlic, catnip, caraway, caraway seeds, osmanthus, cumin, cumin seeds, cloves, green cardamom, green pepper, cornflower, saffron, cider, cinnamon, jasmine, juniper berries, jorokia, ginger, star anise, spearmint, sumac, sage, celery, celery seeds, turmeric, thyme, tamarind, tarragon, chervil, chives, dill, dill seeds, dried tomatoes, tonka beans, dried pakchi, nutmeg, hibiscus, habanero, jalapeno, bird's eye, bay everlasting flower, elder, allspice, orris root, oregano, orange peel, orange flower, orange leaf, cayenne pepper (cayenne pepper), German chamomile, Roman chamomile, cardamom, curry leaf, garlic, catnip, caraway, caraway seeds, osmanthus, cumin, cumin seeds, cloves, green cardamom, green pepper, cornflower, saffron, cider, cinnamon, jasmine, juniper berries, jorokia, ginger, star anise, spearmint, sumac, sage, celery, celery seeds, turmeric, thyme, tamarind, tarragon, chervil, chives, dill, dill seeds, dried tomatoes, tonka beans, dried pakchi, nutmeg, hibiscus, habanero, jalapeno, bird's eye, bay everlasting flower, elder, allspice, orris root, oregano, orange peel, orange flower, orange leaf, cayenne pepper (cayenne pepper), German chamomile, Roman chamomile, cardamom, curry leaf, garlic, catnip, caraway, caraway seeds, osmanthus, cumin, cumin seeds, cloves, green cardamom, green pepper, cornflower, saffron, cider, cinnamon, jasmine, juniper berries, jorokia, ginger, star anise, spearmint, sumac, sage, celery, celery seeds, turmeric, thyme, tamarind, tarragon, chervil, chives, dill, dill seeds, dried tomatoes, tonka beans, dried pakchi, nutmeg, hibiscus, habanero, jalapeno, bird's eye, bay everlasting flower, elder, allspice, orris root, oregano, orange peel, orange flower, orange leaf, cayenne pepper (cayenne pepper), German chamomile, Roman chamomile, cardamom, curry leaf, garlic, catnip, caraway, caraway seeds, osmanthus, cumin, cumin seeds, cloves, green cardamom, green pepper, cornflower, saffron, cider, cinnamon, jasmine, juniper berries, jorokia, ginger, star anise, spearmint, sumac, sage, celery, celery seeds, turmeric, thyme, tamarind, tarragon, chervil, chives, dill, dill seeds, dried tomatoes, tonka beans, dried pakchi, nutmeg, hibiscus, habanero, jalapeno, bird's eye, bay everlasting flower, elder, allspice, orris root, oregano, orange peel, orange flower, orange leaf, cayenne pepper (cayenne pepper), German chamomile, Roman chamomile, cardamom, curry leaf, garlic, catnip, caraway, caraway seeds, osmanthus, cumin, cumin seeds, cloves, green cardamom, green pepper, cornflower, saffron, cider, cinnamon, jasmine, juniper berries, jorokia, ginger, star anise, spearmint, sumac, sage, celery, celery seeds, turmeric, thyme, tamarind, tarragon, chervil, chives, dill, dill seeds, dried tomatoes, tonka beans, dried pakchi, nutmeg, hibiscus, habanero, jalapeno, bird's eye, bay everlasting flower, elder, allspice, orris root, oregano, orange peel, orange flower, orange leaf, cayenne pepper (cayenne pepper), German chamomile, Roman chamomile, cardamom, curry leaf, garlic, catnip, caraway, caraway seeds, osmanthus, cumin, cumin seeds, cloves, green cardamom, green pepper, cornflower, saffron, cider, cinnamon, jasmine, juniper berries, jorokia, ginger, star anise, spearmint, sumac, sage, celery, celery seeds, turmeric, thyme, tamarind, tarragon, chervil, chives, dill, dill seeds, dried tomatoes, tonka beans, dried pakchi, nutmeg, hibiscus, habanero, jalapeno, bird's eye, bay everlasting flower, elder, allspice, orris root, oregano, orange peel, orange flower, orange leaf, cayenne pepper (cayenne pepper), German chamomile, Roman chamomile, cardamom, curry leaf, garlic, catnip, caraway, caraway seeds, osmanthus, cumin, cumin seeds, cloves, green cardamom, green pepper, cornflower, saffron, cider, cinnamon, jasmine, juniper berries, jorokia, ginger, star anise, spearmint, sumac, sage, celery, celery seeds, turmeric, thyme, tamarind, tarragon, chervil, chives, dill, dill seeds, dried tomatoes, tonka beans, dried pakchi, nutmeg, hibiscus, habanero, jalapeno, bird's eye, bay Ginger, vanilla, pak choi (coriander), parsley, paprika, hyssop, pimentos des Pellets, pink pepper, fenugreek seeds, fennel, brown mustard, Black cardamom, black cumin, black pepper, vetiver, pennyroyal, Peppermint (mint), horseradish, white pepper, white mustard , poppy seeds, porcini, marjoram, mustard seeds, manigette, marigold Rud, mallow flower, mace, yarrow flower, eucalyptus, lavender, licorice, li nden, red clover, red pepper, lemongrass, lemon verbena, lemon ba rm, lemon peel, rose (rose), rose buds (purple), rose hip, ro se petals, rosemary, rose red, laurel (laurel), long pepper, sesame (raw sesame, fried sesame), golden pepper, Chinese prickly ash (huajiao), San Ying, sansho, pepper, pomelo, etc. can be mentioned. Also, mixed spices (for example, five-spice powder, garam masala, ras el hanu ter, barigoule, chicken curry masala, tandoori masala, catrouepis, herbes de Provence) and various plant mixtures used as popri, etc. can be used.

[0105] Also, for example, edible fruits (pulp part) and seeds such as peach, blueberry, lemon, orange, apple, banana, pineapple l, mango, grape, kumquat, melon, ume, almond, cacao, coffee beans, pea nuts, sunflower, olive, walnut, and other nuts can be used.

[0106] Furthermore, plants that are raw materials for the following teas can also be used. Specific examples include chi Mulberry, Ashitaba, Ama-cha, Aloe, Ginkgo, Turmeric, White Mustard, Hokkaido Bugbane, Cabbage, Oyster Plant, Persimmon, Chamomile, German Chamomile, Cassia occidentalis, Japanese Quince, Chrysanthemum, Gymnema, Guava, Cocoa, Mulberry, Black Soybean, Ganoderma lucidum, Brown Rice, Burdock, Houttuynia cordata, Kelp, Cherry Blossom, Saffron, Shiitake Mushroom, Perilla, Jasmine, Ginger, Japanese Pimpernel, Gypsum, Scutellaria baicalensis, Buckwheat , Japanese Holly, Dandelion, Saururus chinensis, Eucommia ulmoides, Lima Bean, Japanese Parsley, Oriental Bittersweet, Job's Tears, Coix lacryma-jobi, Loquat, Pine, Mate, Wheat, Japanese Holly, Mugwort, Eucalyptus, Luo Han Guo, Rooibos , Bitter Gourd, etc. can be mentioned.

[0107] In addition, teas can also be used. Teas not only differ in the plants that become tea, but also become different teas depending on the processing method even if they are the same plant. Specifically, for example, Japanese tea, black tea, Ashitaba tea, sweet tea, Ama-cha-tsuru tea, Aloe tea, Ginkgo leaf tea, Oolong tea, Turmeric tea, White Mustard tea, Hokkaido Bugbane tea, Cabbage tea, Oyster Plant tea, Persimmon leaf tea, Chamomile tea, German Chamomile tea, Cassia occidentalis tea, Japanese Quince tea, Chrysanthemum tea, Gymnema tea, Guava tea, Cocoa tea, Mulberry leaf tea , Black Soybean tea, Ganoderma lucidum tea, Brown Rice tea, Burdock tea, Comfrey tea, Kelp tea, Cherry Blossom tea, Saffron tea, Shiitake Mushroom tea, Perilla tea, Jasmine tea, Ginger tea, Japanese Pimpernel tea, Gypsum tea, Scutellaria baicalensis tea, Buckwheat tea, Japanese Holly tea, Dandelion tea, Sweet tea, Saururus chinensis tea, Eucommia ulmoides tea, Lima Bean tea, Japanese Parsley tea, Oriental Bittersweet tea, Job's Tears tea, Habu tea, Loquat leaf tea, Pu-erh tea, Red flower tea, Pine needle tea, Mate tea, Wheat tea, Japanese Holly tea, Mugwort tea, Eucalyptus tea, Luo Han Guo tea, Rooibos tea, Bitter Gourd tea, etc. can be mentioned. Regarding these teas, the tea leaves after drinking can also be used. If tea leaves, etc. are used, expensive teas, etc. can be reused and effectively utilized.

[0108] As a specific example of the plants that can be used above, kelp was mentioned, but green laver, green sea lettuce, wakame, etc. are also naturally applicable. wakame, kombu, susabi laver, dulce, chishima macro laver, tsuru arame, tengusa, tororo kombu, nekojasu kombu genus, laver, haba laver, hijiki, hitoegusa, hirome, funori, bowaonori, makombu, mekabu, mozuku, etc. can of course be used.

[0109] As a specific example of the plants that can be used above, brown rice was mentioned, but other varieties of rice such as indica species (Indian type, large land 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 type) , neriica (interspecific hybrid of Asian rice and African rice), etc. can of course be used, and can also be used as powder or bran.

[0110] As a specific example of the plants that can be used above, wheat was mentioned, but foxtail millet, emmer (cultivated variety of crow wheat, also known as oats), barley, crow wheat, proso millet, cordoba (cordon vie ), wheat, shikoku vie, teff, touzin vie, naked barley (variant of barley) , adlay (which is a fruit rather than a seed), panic grass, fonio, makomo, glutinous barley (glutinous variety of barley), sorghum (sorghum, kaoliang, sorgum), maize, rye wheat), etc. other types of wheat can of course be used.

[0111] As a specific example of the plants that can be used above, black soybeans were mentioned, but azuki beans, weaver beans, winged Adzuki bean, pea, chickpea, cluster bean, grass pea (Lathyrus sat ivus), cowpea, broad bean, cicer milkvetch, zeocarp bean, field bean, soybean, winged bean, sword bean, tamarind, tepary bean, velvet bean, stinging bean ( English: Mucuna pruriens), bambara groundnut, pigeon pea, hyacinth bean, red bean, horse gram (English: Macrotyloma uniflorum), moth bean, lima bean, chickpea, lupinus, lentil, adzuki bean, etc. Other legumes (seeds of leguminous crops) can of course be used.

[0112] As a specific example of the plants that can be used above, buckwheat was mentioned, but other plants such as amaranth (Amaranthus, Chenopodium album), quinoa, and tartary buckwheat can of course be used.

[0113] As a specific example of the plants that can be used above, shiitake mushroom was mentioned, but other mushrooms such as matsutake, shiitake, enokitake, shimeji, shoro, white mushroom, and hiratake can of course be used.

[0114] In addition, sugarcane (molasses residue is also acceptable), sugar beet, hinoki, pine, cedar, hiba, camellia, sandalwood, etc. The trunks and branches of aromatic trees, their barks, leaves, roots, etc. can also be used. Ferns, mosses, etc. can also be used as aromatic substrates. As plants, for example, by-products and squeezed residues (sake lees, grape squeezed residues (consisting of grape skins, seeds, fruit axes, etc.)) when producing fermented wines such as Japanese sake and wine can also be used. Furthermore, various plants mentioned above can be mixed and used. Of course, plants other than those listed here can also be used. ​​​​​​​

[0115] Furthermore, those known as traditional Chinese medicines are also used. Specific examples thereof include, for example, Isatis tinctoria , Rubia cordifolia, Thuja sutchuenensis, Acacia catechu , Styrax japonica, Clematis chinensis, Artemisia capillaris, Foeniculum vulgare , Curcuma longa, Prunus mume, Lindera aggregata, Rhododendron micranthum , Toxicodendron succedaneum, Rosa multiflora, Corydalis yanhusuo, Plectranthus amboinicus , Astragalus membranaceus, Scutellaria baicalensis, Polygonatum sibiricum, Phellodendron amurense , Forsythia suspensa, Prunus jamasakura, Viola yedoensis, Polygala tenuifolia , Sophora japonica, Allium macrostemon, Prunella vulgaris, Terminalia chebula , Fallopia multiflora, Curcuma zedoaria, Pogostemon cablin, Pueraria lobata , Matricaria recutita, Trichosanthes kirilowii, Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim , Artemisia argyi, Platycodon grandiflorus, Hovenia dulcis, Poncirus trifoliata , Citrus aurantium, Chrysanthemum morifolium, Citrus reticulata, Notopterygium incisum , Prunus citriodora, Lonicera japonica, Lysimachia christinae, Lycium barbarum , Lycium chinense, Sophora flavescens, Juglans regia, Melia azedarach , Saururus chinensis, Dianthus superbus, Nepeta cataria, Cinnamomum cassia , Cassia obtusifolia, Pharbitis nil, Scrophularia ningpoensis, Glutinous rice syrup , Cortex albiziae, Dalbergia odorifera, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Mosla chinensis , Panax ginseng, Cyperus rotundus, Oryza sativa, Magnolia officinalis ) Acanthopanax gracilistylus W. W. Smith, Achyranthes bidentata Blume, Evodia rutaecarpa (Juss.) Benth., Polygonum cuspidatum Sieb. et Zucc., Arctium lappa L., Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill., Bupleurum chinense DC., Asarum sieboldii Miq., Safflower Carthamus tinctorius L., Crataegus pinnatifida Bunge, Gardenia jasminoides Ellis, Cornus officinalis Sieb. et Zucc., Sophora flavescens Ait., Ziziphus jujuba Mill. var. spinosa (Bunge) Hu ex H. F. Chow, Zanthoxylum schinifolium Sieb. et Zucc., Sparganium stoloniferum Buch.-Ham. ex Juz., Dioscorea opposita Thunb., Rehmannia glutinosa (Gaertn.) Libosch. ex Fisch. et C. A. Mey., Aster tataricus L. f., Lycium chinense Mill., Lithospermum erythrorhizon Sieb. et Zucc., Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. var. acuta (Thunb.) Kudo, Tribulus terrestris L., Persimmon Calyx Kaki Thunb., Kochia scoparia (L.) Schrad., Paeonia lactiflora Pall., Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cuss., Adenophora stricta Miq., Plantago asiatica L., Plantago depressa Willd., Amomum villosum Lour., Polygonatum odoratum (Mill.) Druce, Zingiber officinale Rosc., Trachycarpus fortunei (Hook.) H. Wendl. Fruit, Trachycarpus fortunei (Hook.) H. Wendl. Leaf, Cimicifuga foetida L., Triticum aestivum L., Acorus calamus L., Magnolia liliflora Desr., Ligustrum lucidum W. T. Aiton, Fraxinus rhynchophylla Hance, Aspergillus oryzae (Ahlb.) Cohn, Gentiana scabra Bunge, Leonurus japonicus Houtt., Zanthoxylum schinifolium Sieb. et Zucc. Seed, Citrus reticulata Blanco Peel, Dendrobium nobile Lindl., Ligusticum wallichii Franch., Peucedanum praeruptorum Dunn, Ligusticum wallichii Franch. Rhizome, Inula japonica Thunb., Sambucus williamsii Hance, Tsaoko amomum K. Schum., Tsaoko amomum K. Schum. Fruit, Loranthus parasiticus (L.) Merr., Xanthium sibiricum Patrin ex Widder, Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC., Platycladus orientalis (L.) Franco Leaf, Dipsacus asperoides C. Y. Cheng et T. M. Ai, Morus alba L. Root Bark, Caesalpinia sappan L., Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. Leaf, Caesalpinia sappan L. Pod, Rheum palmatum L., Ziziphus jujuba Mill., Fructus Jujubae, Areca catechu L. Peel, Alisma orientale (Sam.) Juz., Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge, Phyllostachys nigra (Lodd.) Munro var. henonis (Mitf.) Stapf ex Rendle, Phyllostachys nigra (Lodd.) Munro var. henonis (Mitf.) Stapf ex Rendle Root, Polygonatum odoratum (Mill.) Druce, Anemarrhena asphodeloides Bunge, Sanguisorba officinalis L., Phyllostachys nigra (Lodd.) Munro var. henonis (Mitf.) Stapf ex Rendle Leaf, Anemarrhena asphodeloides Bunge, Sanguisorba officinalis L., )), Coptis chinensis, Uncaria rhynchophylla, Citrus reticulata Blanco, Arisaema heterophyllum Blume, Gastrodia elata Blume, Asparagus cochinchinensis (Lour.) Merr., Benincasa hispida (Thunb.) Cogn., Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels, Sesamum indicum L., Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf., Juncus effusus L., Prunus persica (L.) Batsch, Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck, Cuscuta chinensis Lam., Eriobotrya japonica (Thunb.) Lindl., Eucommia ulmoides Oliv., Angelica pubescens Maxim. f. biserrata Shan et Yuan, Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim., Cynomorium songaricum Rupr., Lonicera japonica Thunb., Panax ginseng C. A. Mey., Fritillaria thunbergii Miq., Hordeum vulgare L. var. nudum Hook. f., Platycladus orientalis (L.) Franco, Dolichos lablab L., Ophiopogon japonicus (Thunb.) Ker-Gawl., Psoralea corylifolia L., Mentha canadensis L., Solanum lycopersicum L., Pinellia ternata (Thunb.) Breit., Agkistrodon acutus (Guenther), Isatis indigotica Fortune, Scutellaria barbata D. Don, Lilium brownii F. E. Brown ex Miellez, Bletilla striata (Thunb.) Reichb. f., Hedyotis diffusa Willd., Stemona sessilifolia (Miq.) Miq., Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz., Areca catechu L., Stephania tetrandra S. Moore, Imperata cylindrica Beauv. var. major (Nees) C. E. Hubb., Saposhnikovia divaricata (Turcz.) Schischk., Typha angustata Bory et Chaub., Taraxacum mongolicum Hand.-Mazz., Paeonia suffruticosa Andr., Ephedra sinica Stapf., Cannabis sativa L., Vitex trifolia L. var. simplicifolia Cham., Pinus massoniana Lamb., Akebia quinata (Thunb.) Decne., Chaenomeles speciosa (Sweet) Nakai, Aucklandia lappa Decne., Commiphora myrrha Engl., Equisetum hiemale L., Belamcanda chinensis (L.) DC., Alpinia oxyphylla Miq., Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. var. thomsonii (Wall.) Stew., Momordica grosvenori Swingle, Cymbidium goeringii (Rchb. f.) Rchb. f., Dracocephalum moldavica L., Euphoria longan (Lour.) Steud., Gentiana scabra Bunge, Alpinia officinarum Hance, Ganoderma lucidum (Leyss. ex Fr.) Karst., Forsythia suspensa (Thunb.) Vahl., Glechoma longituba (Nakai) Kupr., Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. etc. can be mentioned. In addition, extracts of the aromatic base materials exemplified above, so-called extracts, can also be used. Extracts

[0116] Examples of the form include liquid, gummy, powder, granule, solution, etc.

[0117] The above-mentioned fragrance base materials can be used alone or in combination of two or more. Also, among the fragrance base materials, those that do not require drying and grinding can be directly fed into the mixing step [means] (M). Among the fragrance base materials, those that do not require drying and grinding can be directly fed into the mixing step [means] (M). This can also be done.

[0118] Next, the mixing step [means] (M) will be described. As described above, the mixing step [means] (M) includes the first mixing step [means] (M1), the curing step [means] (Y), and the second mixing step [means] (M2). The mixing step [means] (M) includes the first mixing step [means] (M1), the curing step [means] (Y), and the second mixing step [means] (M2). This includes the first mixing step [means] (M1), the curing step [means] (Y), and the second mixing step [means] (M2).

[0119] The raw material fragrance base materials are subjected to the drying and grinding step [means] (A) and the preparation step [means] (B), or are directly fed into the mixing step [means] (M). The raw material fragrance base materials are subjected to the drying and grinding step [means] (A) and the preparation step [means] (B), or are directly fed into the mixing step [means] (M).

[0120] In the mixing step [means] (M), a heated fragrance generating base material can be obtained by adding a fragrance base material, an aerosol former, and, if necessary, the aforementioned microcrystalline cellulose, menthol, polyvinyl polypyrrolidone (water-insoluble cross-linked polymer), water, etc. and mixing them. In the mixing step [means] (M), a heated fragrance generating base material can be obtained by adding a fragrance base material, an aerosol former, and, if necessary, the aforementioned microcrystalline cellulose, menthol, polyvinyl polypyrrolidone (water-insoluble cross-linked polymer), water, etc. and mixing them. ), water, etc. and mixing them.

[0121] When polysaccharides and celluloses are contained in the heated fragrance generating base material, first, in the step [means] (B1) shown in FIG. 8, the celluloses (first binder) that are used as necessary are prepared, and after mixing in the first mixing step [means] (M1) to obtain a first mixture, in the step [means] (B2), the polysaccharides (second binder) are prepared, and it is preferable to add the polysaccharides as the second binder in the second mixing step (M2). Further, after obtaining the first mixture, before adding the polysaccharides, the first mixture is held (cured) at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time in the curing step [means] (Y). When polysaccharides and celluloses are contained in the heated fragrance generating base material, first, in the step [means] (B1) shown in FIG. 8, the celluloses (first binder) that are used as necessary are prepared, and after mixing in the first mixing step [means] (M1) to obtain a first mixture, in the step [means] (B2), the polysaccharides (second binder) are prepared, and it is preferable to add the polysaccharides as the second binder in the second mixing step (M2). Further, after obtaining the first mixture, before adding the polysaccharides, the first mixture is held (cured) at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time in the curing step [means] (Y). ), and after mixing in the first mixing step [means] (M1) to obtain a first mixture, in the step [means] (B2), the polysaccharides (second binder) are prepared, and it is preferable to add the polysaccharides as the second binder in the second mixing step (M2). Further, after obtaining the first mixture, before adding the polysaccharides, the first mixture is held (cured) at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time in the curing step [means] (Y). ), and after mixing in the first mixing step [means] (M1) to obtain a first mixture, in the step [means] (B2), the polysaccharides (second binder) are prepared, and it is preferable to add the polysaccharides as the second binder in the second mixing step (M2). Further, after obtaining the first mixture, before adding the polysaccharides, the first mixture is held (cured) at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time in the curing step [means] (Y). ), and it is preferable to add the polysaccharides as the second binder in the second mixing step (M2). Further, after obtaining the first mixture, before adding the polysaccharides, the first mixture is held (cured) at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time in the curing step [means] (Y). ), and after obtaining the first mixture, before adding the polysaccharides, the first mixture is held (cured) at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time in the curing step [means] (Y). It is more preferable to add (Y).

[0122] When the solution viscosity of celluloses (the first binder) is 300 mPa·s or more, it is easy to mix with the aromatic base material, which is preferable. Further, when the solution viscosity of celluloses (the first binder) is 5,000 mPa·s or more, it is suitable for binding (bonding) the aromatic base material, which is preferable. On the other hand, when the solution viscosity of celluloses (the first binder) is 50,000 mPa·s or less, it is easy to adjust the degree of the strength of binding (bonding) of the aromatic base material when used together with the polysaccharide (the second binder), which is preferable. When the solution viscosity of celluloses (the first binder) is 300 mPa·s or more, it is easy to mix with the aromatic base material, which is preferable. Further, when the solution viscosity of celluloses (the first binder) is 5,000 mPa·s or more, it is suitable for binding (bonding) the aromatic base material, which is preferable. On the other hand, when the solution viscosity of celluloses (the first binder) is 50,000 mPa·s or less, it is easy to adjust the degree of the strength of binding (bonding) of the aromatic base material when used together with the polysaccharide (the second binder), which is preferable. When the solution viscosity of celluloses (the first binder) is 300 mPa·s or more, it is easy to mix with the aromatic base material, which is preferable. Further, when the solution viscosity of celluloses (the first binder) is 5,000 mPa·s or more, it is suitable for binding (bonding) the aromatic base material, which is preferable. On the other hand, when the solution viscosity of celluloses (the first binder) is 50,000 mPa·s or less, it is easy to adjust the degree of the strength of binding (bonding) of the aromatic base material when used together with the polysaccharide (the second binder), which is preferable. When the solution viscosity of celluloses (the first binder) is 300 mPa·s or more, it is easy to mix with the aromatic base material, which is preferable. Further, when the solution viscosity of celluloses (the first binder) is 5,000 mPa·s or more, it is suitable for binding (bonding) the aromatic base material, which is preferable. On the other hand, when the solution viscosity of celluloses (the first binder) is 50,000 mPa·s or less, it is easy to adjust the degree of the strength of binding (bonding) of the aromatic base material when used together with the polysaccharide (the second binder), which is preferable. When the solution viscosity of celluloses (the first binder) is 300 mPa·s or more, it is easy to mix with the aromatic base material, which is preferable. Further, when the solution viscosity of celluloses (the first binder) is 5,000 mPa·s or more, it is suitable for binding (bonding) the aromatic base material, which is preferable. On the other hand, when the solution viscosity of celluloses (the first binder) is 50,000 mPa·s or less, it is easy to adjust the degree of the strength of binding (bonding) of the aromatic base material when used together with the polysaccharide (the second binder), which is preferable. When the solution viscosity of celluloses (the first binder) is 300 mPa·s or more, it is easy to mix with the aromatic base material, which is preferable. Further, when the solution viscosity of celluloses (the first binder) is 5,000 mPa·s or more, it is suitable for binding (bonding) the aromatic base material, which is preferable. On the other hand, when the solution viscosity of celluloses (the first binder) is 50,000 mPa·s or less, it is easy to adjust the degree of the strength of binding (bonding) of the aromatic base material when used together with the polysaccharide (the second binder), which is preferable.

[0123] In the present specification, the "solution viscosity" is measured using a Brookfield viscometer. A 1 mass% aqueous solution of the component is prepared, and the measurement value is obtained at 25°C when the rotation of the rotor is started at 10 to 30 rpm (0.17 to 0.5 s-1) and the display value becomes stable. In the present specification, the "solution viscosity" is measured using a Brookfield viscometer. A 1 mass% aqueous solution of the component is prepared, and the measurement value is obtained at 25°C when the rotation of the rotor is started at 10 to 30 rpm (0.17 to 0.5 s-1) and the display value becomes stable. In the present specification, the "solution viscosity" is measured using a Brookfield viscometer. A 1 mass% aqueous solution of the component is prepared, and the measurement value is obtained at 25°C when the rotation of the rotor is started at 10 to 30 rpm (0.17 to 0.5 s-1) and the display value becomes stable.

[0124] In the second mixing step [means] (M2), an ordinary mixer can be used. For example, a mixer that mixes the materials in the mixing tank while applying a shearing force with stirring blades is preferably used. Further, it is also possible to knead using a roll mill, a kneader, an extruder, or the like to further enhance the mixing. In this case, the mixing temperature is preferably controlled to be 40°C or lower, more preferably 30°C or lower, and even more preferably about 25°C. This is because excessive heat may be applied during mixing, which may cause dissipation of the fragrance. Further, it is also preferable to adjust the temperature by passing cooling water through the mixing tank. For example, a mixer that mixes the materials in the mixing tank while applying a shearing force with stirring blades is preferably used. Further, it is also possible to knead using a roll mill, a kneader, an extruder, or the like to further enhance the mixing. In this case, the mixing temperature is preferably controlled to be 40°C or lower, more preferably 30°C or lower, and even more preferably about 25°C. This is because excessive heat may be applied during mixing, which may cause dissipation of the fragrance. Further, it is also preferable to adjust the temperature by passing cooling water through the mixing tank. For example, a mixer that mixes the materials in the mixing tank while applying a shearing force with stirring blades is preferably used. Further, it is also possible to knead using a roll mill, a kneader, an extruder, or the like to further enhance the mixing. In this case, the mixing temperature is preferably controlled to be 40°C or lower, more preferably 30°C or lower, and even more preferably about 25°C. This is because excessive heat may be applied during mixing, which may cause dissipation of the fragrance. Further, it is also preferable to adjust the temperature by passing cooling water through the mixing tank. For example, a mixer that mixes the materials in the mixing tank while applying a shearing force with stirring blades is preferably used. Further, it is also possible to knead using a roll mill, a kneader, an extruder, or the like to further enhance the mixing. In this case, the mixing temperature is preferably controlled to be 40°C or lower, more preferably 30°C or lower, and even more preferably about 25°C. This is because excessive heat may be applied during mixing, which may cause dissipation of the fragrance. Further, it is also preferable to adjust the temperature by passing cooling water through the mixing tank. For example, a mixer that mixes the materials in the mixing tank while applying a shearing force with stirring blades is preferably used. Further, it is also possible to knead using a roll mill, a kneader, an extruder, or the like to further enhance the mixing. In this case, the mixing temperature is preferably controlled to be 40°C or lower, more preferably 30°C or lower, and even more preferably about 25°C. This is because excessive heat may be applied during mixing, which may cause dissipation of the fragrance. Further, it is also preferable to adjust the temperature by passing cooling water through the mixing tank. For example, a mixer that mixes the materials in the mixing tank while applying a shearing force with stirring blades is preferably used. Further, it is also possible to knead using a roll mill, a kneader, an extruder, or the like to further enhance the mixing. In this case, the mixing temperature is preferably controlled to be 40°C or lower, more preferably 30°C or lower, and even more preferably about 25°C. This is because excessive heat may be applied during mixing, which may cause dissipation of the fragrance. Further, it is also preferable to adjust the temperature by passing cooling water through the mixing tank.

[0125] The heated aromatic generating base material produced through the curing step [means] (Y) is attached to the smoking device main body and smoked. When smoking, the flavor of the aromatic base material is improved. In particular, when using tea as the aromatic base material, the effect is remarkable and preferable. Therefore, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an aromatic base material, an aerosol former, and celluloses (the first binder) are mixed to obtain a first mixture in a first mixing step [means] (M1), the first mixture is kept at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time under sealing in a curing step [means] (Y), and a second mixing step [means] (M2) is carried out in which polysaccharides are added to and mixed with the first mixture that has undergone the curing step [means] (Y) as a second binder. There is provided a method [apparatus] for manufacturing a heatable aromatic generating base material.

[0126] The temperature of the curing step [means] (Y) is preferably 15°C or higher and 30°C or lower. When it is 15°C or higher, the flavor improvement effect is enhanced, and when it is 30°C or lower, the change in flavor is suppressed and the flavor improvement is maintained. More preferably, it is 18°C or higher and 24°C or lower.

[0127] The time of the curing step [means] (Y) is preferably 72 to 336 hours. When it is 72 hours or more, the flavor improvement can be seen, and when it is 336 hours or less, the change in flavor is suppressed and the flavor improvement is maintained. More preferably, it is 96 to 192 hours, particularly preferably 96 to 168 hours, and most preferably 125 to 150 hours.

[0128] Also, in the curing step [means] (Y), it is preferable to cure the first mixture under sealing. This is to prevent the dissipation of the fragrance.

[0129] In the second mixing step [means] (M2) of adding polysaccharides, other components other than the above polysaccharides may be further added as other second binders. Such other second binders include, Cellulose, tamarind seed gum, gum arabic, soy polysaccharide, karaya gum, xanthan gum, starch, corn starch, etc. can be exemplified. These components can be used alone or in a mixture of two or more.

[0130] When the solution viscosity of the polysaccharide (second binder) exceeds 50,000 mPa·s, it is preferable because it is suitable for strengthening the bond between the aromatic base materials. The solution viscosity of the polysaccharide is measured using the Brookfield viscometer described above. A 1% by mass aqueous solution of the component is prepared, and the rotation of the rotor is started at 10 - 30 rpm (0.17 - 0.5 s-1) in an environment of 25°C. The measured value is the value when the display value becomes stable. The polysaccharide (second binder) may exceed 100,000 mPa·s, which is the upper limit of the measurement of the Brookfield viscometer.

[0131] When the polysaccharide (second binder) is added to the heated aromatic generating base material, it becomes easier to form the heated aromatic generating base material into a desired shape in the following filling and molding step [stage] (F). That is, the obtained heated aromatic generating base material has sufficient strength and the moldability is improved. Also, the reason why it is preferable to add the polysaccharide (second binder) in the second mixing step [means] is that mixing becomes easier and it becomes easier to adjust the mixture to an appropriate hardness compared to adding it in the first mixing step [means]. However, the timing of mixing the polysaccharide (second binder) is not limited to this, and the polysaccharide (second binder) may be mixed in the first mixing step [means].

[0132] Also, the solution viscosity of the polysaccharide (second binder) is the solution viscosity of the first binder described above. It is preferably larger. By selecting such a polysaccharide (the second binder), the processability (formability) of the heatable aroma-generating base material is improved in the filler forming step [means] (F). In particular, glucomannan has good processability (formability) and is preferably used.

[0133] The content of the polysaccharide (the second binder) in the heatable aroma-generating base material is 0.1 to 5 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the aroma base material. By setting such a content, the formability of the heatable aroma-generating base material is improved, and also, the natural aroma and flavor of the aroma base material can be enjoyed to obtain a heatable aroma-generating base material. Further, the content of the polysaccharide (the second binder) in the heatable aroma-generating base material is preferably 0.2 to 3 parts by mass, more preferably 0.3 to 1 part by mass, with respect to 100 parts by mass of the aroma base material.

[0134] The mixture obtained as described above is subjected to the filler forming step [means] (F) to form a desired filler ( the heatable aroma-generating base material).

[0135] Examples of the forming method used in the filler forming step [means] (F) include a method of forming the aroma base material composition into a rod shape by passing it through an orifice under pressure, a method of forming the aroma base material composition into a thin sheet and then forming it by cutting, or a method of drying and pulverizing the aroma base material composition to make it granular, etc.

[0136] Hereinafter, the method of forming the aroma base material composition into a thin sheet and then forming it by cutting will be described in detail. To make the aroma base material composition into a thin sheet, a three-roll mill can be used. When using a three-roll mill, it is pushed into the narrow space between the rolls ​​​By compression and shearing due to the roll speed difference, kneading, dispersion, etc. are carried out while it is preferable because it is possible to form a sheet of a desired thickness with a doctor blade. Also it is also preferable to produce it using a press roller or a press machine.

[0137] Also, in the filler forming step [means] (F), if necessary, an aromatic base material, an aerosol foamer, a binder or thickener, a flavor additive, a preservative, etc. may be further added, or water etc. may be added.

[0138] As the water used in the present invention, it is preferable to use water from which bacteria or microorganisms have been removed, and it is more preferable to use pure water obtained by reverse osmosis membrane or ion exchange etc. .

[0139] In the filler forming step [means] (F), the thickness of the sheet of the obtained aromatic base material composition is 0.1 ~1.0 mm, preferably 0.1~0.5 mm. The obtained sheet is cut into a desired shape, and for cutting, a cutter, a rotary cutter of a rotary blade type, etc. are used.

[0140] As another form of the present invention, the thickness of the sheet of the obtained aromatic base material composition is 0.1~1.0 mm.

[0141] As a specific example of the filler forming step [means] (F), an example of producing a heat-generating aromatic base material by cutting a sheet of an aromatic base material composition having a thickness of 0.3 mm into a desired shape will be described. For example, a sheet of the aromatic base material composition is cut into a rectangle having a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm. This cut sheet is supplied to a rotary cutter and cut into a shape having a length of 1.5 mm and a width of 240 mm, Obtain a sheet cut product. Wrap 31 pieces of the sheet cut product with cigarette paper to form a roll with an outer diameter of 5.5 mm. Produce a roll. Cut the roll with a cutter to a length of 42.0 mm to obtain a strip-shaped heat-generating aromatic substrate-containing heat-generating aromatic body. At this time, the mass of the heat-generating aromatic substrate is 0.63 g. When the ratio of the volume of the heat-generating aromatic substrate to the volume of the heat-generating aromatic body is defined as the volume filling ratio, in the above case, the volume filling ratio is 0.59. Accordingly, the density of the heat-generating aromatic substrate calculated from the volume filling ratio and the mass of the heat-generating aromatic substrate is 1.07 g / cm becomes. Thus, the density of the heat-generating aromatic substrate calculated from the volume filling ratio and the mass of the heat-generating aromatic substrate is 1.07 g / cm becomes. 3

[0142] As a specific example of the filling material forming step [means] (F) according to another aspect of the present invention, a sheet of an aromatic substrate composition with a thickness of 0. 3 mm is cut into a desired shape to produce a heat-generating aromatic substrate. An example will be described. For example, a sheet of the aromatic substrate composition is cut into a rectangle with a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm. The cut sheet is fed to a rotary cutter and cut into a shape with a length of 1.5 mm and a width of 2 40 mm to obtain a sheet cut product. Wrap 50 pieces of the sheet cut product with cigarette paper to form a roll with an outer diameter of 6.9 mm. Cut the roll with a cutter to a length of 12.0 mm to obtain a strip-shaped heat-generating aromatic body having a heat-generating aromatic substrate. At this time, the mass of the heat-generating aromatic substrate is 0.29 g. When the ratio of the volume of the heat-generating aromatic substrate to the volume of the heat-generating aromatic body is defined as the volume filling ratio, in the above case, the volume filling ratio is 0.60. Accordingly, the density of the filling material calculated from the volume filling ratio and the mass of the heat-generating aromatic substrate is 1.07 g / cm becomes. Thus, the density of the filling material calculated from the volume filling ratio and the mass of the heat-generating aromatic substrate is 1.07 g / cm becomes. Accordingly, the density of the filling material calculated from the volume filling ratio and the mass of the heat-generating aromatic substrate is 1.07 g / cm becomes. becomes. 3

[0143] ​​The heated aroma generating body obtained in the above-described filling material forming step [means] (F) is in the form of a strip or a rod in which a plurality of heated aroma generating base materials are arranged along the longitudinal direction of the aroma cartridge and is in such a state. Further, the plurality of strip-shaped or rod-shaped heated aroma generating base materials (111 in FIG. 3) are wrapped by a packaging member (151 in FIG. 3) such as cigarette paper along the axis of the height of the scroll to form a heated aroma generating body (110 in FIG. 3).

[0144] In the present specification, the "rod-shaped heated aroma generating base material" has a shape having a longitudinal direction and is a heated aroma generating base material in which the cross section in the direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction is a perfect circle or an ellipse and is so-called. Further, in the "rod-shaped heated aroma generating base material", the "outer diameter" means the diameter when the cross section is a perfect circle and the length of the major axis when the cross section is an ellipse, respectively. Furthermore, in the present specification, even when the cross section in the direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction is a polygon it is a "rod-shaped heated aroma generating base material", and the diameter of the circumscribed circle having the largest diameter among one or more circles circumscribing the polygon is defined as the "outer diameter". Therefore, the "strip-shaped heated aroma generating base material" and the "rod-shaped heated aroma generating base material" are not strictly distinguished

[0145] and include the case where it is a "strip-shaped heated aroma generating base material" and also a "rod-shaped heated aroma generating base material". Next, the aroma cartridge manufacturing step [means] (G) will be described with appropriate reference to FIG. 1 as well

[0146] The heated aroma generating body (110) obtained as described above, a support element (300) to be described in detail below and a mouthpiece (140) are wound with a packaging member (150), or the packaging member (150) is previously formed into a cylindrical shape, and the mouthpiece (140), the support element (300), and the heated aroma generating body (110) are inserted into the cylindrical packaging member (150) in this order By sequentially inserting the element (300) and the filler (110), an aromatic cartridge can be produced.

[0147] Therefore, as an example of a preferred configuration of the present invention, an aromatic generator (110), a support element (300), and a mouthpiece (140) are sequentially arranged from the upstream side U to the downstream side D and an aromatic cartridge is provided.

[0148] According to the present invention, when an aromatic cartridge having a heat-generating aromatic base material is heated and used from around the heat-generating aromatic body, even in the form of the heat-generating aromatic base material as follows, when the user handles it, the heat-generating aromatic base material can be prevented from falling off or dropping from the aromatic cartridge before and after use, and the effect can be sufficiently exerted. As such a form, for example, the shape is a strip shape having a length of 10 to 70 mm, a width of 0.5 to 3 .0 mm, and a thickness of 0.1 to 0.5 mm, or a rod shape having a length of 10 to 70 mm and an outer diameter of 0.2 to 3.0 mm. When a heat-generating aromatic base material containing microcrystalline cellulose is used, even in the above-described shape, the following excellent effects can be obtained. That is, since microcrystalline cellulose has good compatibility with other components contained in the heat-generating aromatic base material, the mechanical strength and structure maintainability are improved, and the temporal changes in the length, width, thickness, and volume of the heat-generating aromatic base material are reduced. That is, it is effective in suppressing temporal changes in length, width, thickness, and volume due to shrinkage or the like of the heat-generating aromatic base material. Thereby, the moldability of the heat-generating aromatic base material is improved, and by using a roll mill or the like

[0149] This provides the effect of improving workability during kneading, etc.

[0150] In addition, the microcrystalline cellulose of the present invention having a predetermined particle size is added to the heated aroma-generating base material. As a result, even when the heated aroma-emitting substrate has the above-mentioned shape, the length, width, thickness, In addition to suppressing changes in volume over time, it also prevents the release of odor from the aroma cartridge that may occur during transportation. This can prevent the aroma-generating substrate from falling off when heated. By suppressing thermal changes, it is possible to make the feel of the product uniform regardless of the time that has passed since production. It is also effective in terms of quality maintenance and management.

[0151] The preferred form of the heated aroma-generating substrate is 10 to 70 mm in length and 0. Examples of such shapes include a diameter of 5 to 3.0 mm and a thickness of 0.1 to 0.5 mm. Since the surface area is relatively large, it can be said that the shape of this cigarette makes it easy for the flavor of the aromatic base material to come out when smoking.

[0152] According to another aspect of the present invention, a heating element of a smoking article body has a heated aroma generating substrate. When using an aroma cartridge that emits aroma when heated, Even if the product is in the form of a fragrance cartridge, the user must handle it before and after use. The effect of preventing the heated aroma-emitting substrate from falling off or dropping off from the edge of the container is sufficient. Such a shape can be, for example, 10 to 70 mm in length and 0. The heated aroma-generating substrate is in the form of a strip or rod with a diameter of 5 to 3.0 mm and a thickness of 0.1 to 0.5 mm. Some examples include:

[0153] By using a heated aroma-generating substrate containing microcrystalline cellulose as in the present invention, A strip shape with a length of 10 to 70 mm, a width of 0.5 to 3.0 mm, and a thickness of 0.1 to 0.5 mm, or even a rod shape can obtain the following excellent effects. That is, microcrystalline cellulose has good compatibility with other components contained in the heated aroma-generating base material, so the mechanical strength and structural maintainability of the heated aroma-generating base material are improved, and the changes over time in the length, width, thickness, and volume of the heated aroma-generating base material are reduced. That is, it is effective in suppressing the changes over time in length, width, thickness, and volume due to shrinkage, etc. of the heated aroma-generating base material. Thereby, effects such as improvement in the formability of the heated aroma-generating base material and improvement in workability during kneading with a roll mill or the like can be obtained. Moreover, by adding microcrystalline cellulose with a predetermined particle size in the present invention to the heated aroma-generating base material, even when the heated aroma-generating base material has the above-described shape, it is possible to suppress the changes over time in length, width, thickness, and volume, and it is also possible to suppress the problem of the heated aroma-generating base material falling off from the aroma cartridge that may occur during transportation. Further, by suppressing the above-described changes over time, it is also effective in terms of quality maintenance management, such as being able to homogenize the feeling of use regardless of the passage of time after manufacture. Also, according to still another aspect of the present invention, when an aroma cartridge having a heated aroma-generating base material is inserted into the heating element of a smoking device body and used, even in the following form of the heated aroma-generating base material, during the user's handling, it is possible to sufficiently exert the effect of preventing the heated aroma-generating base material from falling off or dropping from the aroma cartridge before and after use. As such a form, for example, a length of 10 to 70 mm, a width In addition, by adding microcrystalline cellulose with a predetermined particle size in the present invention to the heated aroma-generating base material, even when the heated aroma-generating base material has the above-described shape, it is possible to suppress the changes over time in length, width, thickness, and volume, and it is also possible to suppress the problem of the heated aroma-generating base material falling off from the aroma cartridge that may occur during transportation. Further, by suppressing the above-described changes over time, it is also effective in terms of quality maintenance management, such as being able to homogenize the feeling of use regardless of the passage of time after manufacture. Moreover, by adding microcrystalline cellulose with a predetermined particle size in the present invention to the heated aroma-generating base material, even when the heated aroma-generating base material has the above-described shape, it is possible to suppress the changes over time in length, width, thickness, and volume, and it is also possible to suppress the problem of the heated aroma-generating base material falling off from the aroma cartridge that may occur during transportation. Further, by suppressing the above-described changes over time, it is also effective in terms of quality maintenance management, such as being able to homogenize the feeling of use regardless of the passage of time after manufacture.

[0154] In addition, by adding microcrystalline cellulose with a predetermined particle size in the present invention to the heated aroma-generating base material, even when the heated aroma-generating base material has the above-described shape, it is possible to suppress the changes over time in length, width, thickness, and volume, and it is also possible to suppress the problem of the heated aroma-generating base material falling off from the aroma cartridge that may occur during transportation. Further, by suppressing the above-described changes over time, it is also effective in terms of quality maintenance management, such as being able to homogenize the feeling of use regardless of the passage of time after manufacture. In addition, by adding microcrystalline cellulose with a predetermined particle size in the present invention to the heated aroma-generating base material, even when the heated aroma-generating base material has the above-described shape, it is possible to suppress the changes over time in length, width, thickness, and volume, and it is also possible to suppress the problem of the heated aroma-generating base material falling off from the aroma cartridge that may occur during transportation. Further, by suppressing the above-described changes over time, it is also effective in terms of quality maintenance management, such as being able to homogenize the feeling of use regardless of the passage of time after manufacture. and volume, and it is also possible to suppress the problem of the heated aroma-generating base material falling off from the aroma cartridge that may occur during transportation. Further, by suppressing the above-described changes over time, it is also effective in terms of quality maintenance management, such as being able to homogenize the feeling of use regardless of the passage of time after manufacture. Moreover, by adding microcrystalline cellulose with a predetermined particle size in the present invention to the heated aroma-generating base material, even when the heated aroma-generating base material has the above-described shape, it is possible to suppress the changes over time in length, width, thickness, and volume, and it is also possible to suppress the problem of the heated aroma-generating base material falling off from the aroma cartridge that may occur during transportation. Further, by suppressing the above-described changes over time, it is also effective in terms of quality maintenance management, such as being able to homogenize the feeling of use regardless of the passage of time after manufacture. In addition, by adding microcrystalline cellulose with a predetermined particle size in the present invention to the heated aroma-generating base material, even when the heated aroma-generating base material has the above-described shape, it is possible to suppress the changes over time in length, width, thickness, and volume, and it is also possible to suppress the problem of the heated aroma-generating base material falling off from the aroma cartridge that may occur during transportation. Further, by suppressing the above-described changes over time, it is also effective in terms of quality maintenance management, such as being able to homogenize the feeling of use regardless of the passage of time after manufacture. Moreover, by adding microcrystalline cellulose with a predetermined particle size in the present invention to the heated aroma-generating base material, even when the heated aroma-generating base material has the above-described shape, it is possible to suppress the changes over time in length, width, thickness, and volume, and it is also possible to suppress the problem of the heated aroma-generating base material falling off from the aroma cartridge that may occur during transportation. Further, by suppressing the above-described changes over time, it is also effective in terms of quality maintenance management, such as being able to homogenize the feeling of use regardless of the passage of time after manufacture.

[0155] In addition, according to still another aspect of the present invention, when an aroma cartridge having a heated aroma-generating base material is inserted into the heating element of a smoking device body and used, even in the following form of the heated aroma-generating base material, during the user's handling, it is possible to sufficiently exert the effect of preventing the heated aroma-generating base material from falling off or dropping from the aroma cartridge before and after use. Moreover, by adding microcrystalline cellulose with a predetermined particle size in the present invention to the heated aroma-generating base material, even when the heated aroma-generating base material has the above-described shape, it is possible to suppress the changes over time in length, width, thickness, and volume, and it is also possible to suppress the problem of the heated aroma-generating base material falling off from the aroma cartridge that may occur during transportation. Further, by suppressing the above-described changes over time, it is also effective in terms of quality maintenance management, such as being able to homogenize the feeling of use regardless of the passage of time after manufacture. Moreover, by adding microcrystalline cellulose with a predetermined particle size in the present invention to the heated aroma-generating base material, even when the heated aroma-generating base material has the above-described shape, it is possible to suppress the changes over time in length, width, thickness, and volume, and it is also possible to suppress the problem of the heated aroma-generating base material falling off from the aroma cartridge that may occur during transportation. Further, by suppressing the above-described changes over time, it is also effective in terms of quality maintenance management, such as being able to homogenize the feeling of use regardless of the passage of time after manufacture. Moreover, by adding microcrystalline cellulose with a predetermined particle size in the present invention to the heated aroma-generating base material, even when the heated aroma-generating base material has the above-described shape, it is possible to suppress the changes over time in length, width, thickness, and volume, and it is also possible to suppress the problem of the heated aroma-generating base material falling off from the aroma cartridge that may occur during transportation. Further, by suppressing the above-described changes over time, it is also effective in terms of quality maintenance management, such as being able to homogenize the feeling of use regardless of the passage of time after manufacture. Moreover, by adding microcrystalline cellulose with a predetermined particle size in the present invention to the heated aroma-generating base material, even when the heated aroma-generating base material has the above-described shape, it is possible to suppress the changes over time in length, width, thickness, and volume, and it is also possible to suppress the problem of the heated aroma-generating base material falling off from the aroma cartridge that may occur during transportation. Further, by suppressing the above-described changes over time, it is also effective in terms of quality maintenance management, such as being able to homogenize the feeling of use regardless of the passage of time after manufacture. A strip-shaped heat-generating aromatic substrate with a length of 0.5 to 3.0 mm and a thickness of 0.1 to 0.5 mm, or a length A rod-shaped heat-generating aromatic substrate with a length of 10 to 20 mm and an outer diameter of 0.2 to 3.0 mm can be mentioned. It is possible.

[0156] When using a heat-generating aromatic substrate containing microcrystalline cellulose as in the present invention, even with the above-mentioned shape, excellent effects as follows can be obtained. That is, microcrystalline cellulose has good compatibility with other components contained in the heat-generating aromatic substrate, so the mechanical strength and structure maintenance of the heat-generating aromatic substrate are improved, and the length, width, thickness, and volume of the heat-generating aromatic substrate over time are reduced. That is, it is effective in suppressing the change over time in length, width, thickness, and volume due to shrinkage, etc. of the heat-generating aromatic substrate. Thereby, effects such as improvement in the formability of the heat-generating aromatic substrate and improvement in workability during kneading with a roll mill, etc. can be obtained It can be done. It can be done.

[0157] Also, by adding microcrystalline cellulose with a predetermined particle size in the present invention to the heat-generating aromatic substrate, even when the heat-generating aromatic substrate has the above-mentioned shape, the change over time in length, width, thickness and volume can be suppressed, and it is possible to suppress the problem that the heat-generating aromatic substrate falls off from the aromatic cartridge that may occur during transportation. Also, by suppressing the above-mentioned change over time, the feeling of use can be homogenized regardless of the passage of time after manufacturing, etc., which is also effective in terms of quality maintenance management. It is also effective in terms of quality maintenance management. It is also effective in terms of quality maintenance management.

[0158] In one embodiment of the present invention, the heat-generating aromatic substrate is in a strip shape with a length of 10 to 70 mm, a width of 0.5 to 3.0 mm, and a thickness of 0.1 to 0.5 mm, or a length of 10 to 70 mm, an outer It is rod-shaped with a diameter of 0.2 to 3.0 mm, preferably with a length of 10 to 20 mm.

[0159] The characteristics of the heated aroma-generating substrate produced as described above can be confirmed by the following method. That is, it is a method of observing the changes in length, thickness, and volume of the sheet of the aroma substrate composition or the heated aroma-generating substrate before and after drying.

[0160] Specifically, the sheet of the produced aroma substrate composition or the heated aroma-generating substrate is dried using a halogen moisture meter (electronic halogen moisture meter), and the length, width, thickness, and volume of the sheet or the filler before and after drying are measured, and the rate of change is evaluated.

[0161] In the present invention, the length, width, thickness, and volume of the sheet of the aroma substrate composition or the heated aroma-generating substrate before drying are measured when the water content of the sheet of the aroma substrate composition or the heated aroma-generating substrate is 15 to 20% by mass. To adjust this water content, for example, it can be adjusted by storing in an atmosphere with a temperature of 28°C to 30°C and a relative humidity of about 40%RH.

[0162] The water content is measured using a halogen moisture meter (electronic halogen moisture meter), model number DHS-50-5 (manufactured by Bangxi Instrument Technology Co., Ltd.). In the automatic drying mode, the drying temperature is set to 105°C, and the water content (% by mass) is obtained from the water loss rate at the end of the automatic measurement. In the automatic measurement mode, the water loss rate is obtained by subtracting the sample mass at the end of the measurement from the sample mass before the measurement and dividing by the sample mass before the measurement. The change in the mass is taken as the water content.

[0163] ​​​​​​Rate of change in length, width, thickness, and volume of the sheet of the aromatic base material composition or the heated aromatic generating base material The value is obtained by subtracting the numerical values of the length, width, thickness, and volume after drying for a predetermined time from the numerical values of the length, width, thickness, and volume before drying, and dividing by the numerical values of the length, width, thickness, and volume before drying. That is what it is.

[0164] Specifically, evaluation is performed using a sample having a shape of 15 mm in width, 50 mm in length, and 0.3 mm in thickness. Each rate of change when measured using a sample of this shape will be described below.

[0165] Let the length of the sheet of the aromatic base material composition or the heated aromatic generating base material before drying be L0, and when the length of the sheet of the aromatic base material composition or the heated aromatic generating base material after 10 minutes of drying at 105°C is L10, the length change rate La (%) after 10 minutes of drying of the sheet of the aromatic base material composition or the heated aromatic generating base material is defined by the following formula. La(%) = (L0 - L10) / L0 × 100

[0166] Also, when the length of the sheet of the aromatic base material composition or the heated aromatic generating base material after 15 minutes of drying at 105°C is L15, the length change rate Lb (%) after 15 minutes of drying of the sheet of the aromatic base material composition or the heated aromatic generating base material is defined by the following formula. Lb(%) = (L0 - L15) / L0 × 100

[0167] Hereinafter, the width change rate Wa (%) after 10 minutes of drying, the width change rate Wb (%) after 15 minutes of drying, the thickness change rate Ta (%) after 10 minutes of drying, the thickness change rate Tb (%) after 15 minutes of drying, the volume change rate Va (%) after 10 minutes of drying, and the volume change rate after 15 minutes of drying ​​​​​​​​​Regarding the thickness change rate Vb (%) after a certain period, it is defined as shown in Table 2 below in the same manner.

[0168] In the present invention, when the length change rate La (%) of the sheet of the aromatic base material composition or the heated aromatic generating base material is 7.2% or less, the dropping of the filling material from the aromatic cartridge can be further suppressed, which is preferable. The La is more preferably 7.0% or less, and still more preferably 6 .5% or less.

[0169] Also, when the length change rate Lb (%) of the sheet of the aromatic base material composition or the heated aromatic generating base material is 8. 1% or less, the dropping of the filling material from the aromatic cartridge can be further suppressed, which is preferable. The Lb is more preferably 8.0% or less, and still more preferably 7.5% or less. There is.

[0170] In the present invention, when the volume change rate Va (%) of the sheet of the aromatic base material composition or the heated aromatic generating base material is 13.1% or less, the dropping of the filling material from the aromatic cartridge can be further suppressed, which is preferable. The Va is more preferably 13.0% or less, and still more preferably 12.5% or less.

[0171] Also, when the volume change rate Vb (%) of the sheet of the aromatic base material composition or the heated aromatic generating base material is 14 .3% or less, the dropping of the filling material from the aromatic cartridge can be further suppressed, which is preferable. The Vb is more preferably 14.0% or less, and still more preferably 13.5% or less.

[0172] In the present invention, when the width change rate Wa ([[]]END]] %) of the sheet of the aromatic base material composition or the heated aromatic generating base material is 5.0% or less, the dropping of the filling material from the aromatic cartridge can be further suppressed, It is preferable that it can be achieved. The Wa is more preferably 4.5% or less, and still more preferably 4. 0% or less.

[0173] Further, when the width change rate Wb (%) of the sheet of the aromatic base material composition or the heated aromatic generating base material is 5.1 %, the dropping of the filling material from the aromatic cartridge can be further suppressed, which is preferable. The Wb is more preferably 5.0% or less, and still more preferably 4.5% or less. .

[0174] In the present invention, when the thickness change rate Ta (%) of the sheet of the aromatic base material composition or the heated aromatic generating base material is 1.2% or less, the dropping of the filling material from the aromatic cartridge can be further suppressed, which is preferable. The Ta is more preferably 1.0% or less, and still more preferably 0 .8% or less.

[0175] Further, when the thickness change rate Tb (%) of the sheet of the aromatic base material composition or the heated aromatic generating base material is 1. 5% or less, the dropping of the filling material from the aromatic cartridge can be further suppressed, which is preferable. The Tb is more preferably 1.4% or less, and still more preferably 1.1% or less. .

[0176] Incidentally, the lower limit values of La, Lb, Wa, Wb, Ta, Tb, Va and Vb are 0.

[0177] Furthermore, as another method, there is a method of evaluating using a vial having a shape of 12.0 mm in length, 1.5 mm in width, and 0.3 mm in thickness. Each change rate when measuring using a sample of this shape will be described below. In order to distinguish from the case of using a sample having a shape of 15 mm in width, 50 mm in length, and 0.3 mm in thickness, a dash is attached to each symbol. .

[0178] Let the length of the sheet of the aromatic base material composition or the heated aromatic generating base material before drying be L’0, and when the length of the sheet of the aromatic base material composition or the heated aromatic generating base material after 10 minutes of drying at 105°C is L’10, the length change rate L’a(%) of the sheet of the aromatic base material composition or the heated aromatic generating base material after 10 minutes of drying is defined by the following formula: When the length of the sheet of the aromatic base material composition or the heated aromatic generating base material after 10 minutes of drying at 105°C is L’10, the length change rate L’a(%) of the sheet of the aromatic base material composition or the heated aromatic generating base material after 10 minutes of drying is defined by the following formula: L’a(%) = (L’0 - L’10) / L’0 × 100. L’a(%) = (L’0 - L’10) / L’0 × 100.

[0179] Also, when the length of the sheet of the aromatic base material composition or the heated aromatic generating base material after 15 minutes of drying at 105°C is L’15, the length change rate L’b(%) of the sheet of the aromatic base material composition or the heated aromatic generating base material after 15 minutes of drying is defined by the following formula. Also, when the length of the sheet of the aromatic base material composition or the heated aromatic generating base material after 15 minutes of drying at 105°C is L’15, the length change rate L’b(%) of the sheet of the aromatic base material composition or the heated aromatic generating base material after 15 minutes of drying is defined by the following formula. L’b(%) = (L’0 - L’15) / L’0 × 100 L’b(%) = (L’0 - L’15) / L’0 × 100

[0180] The width change rate W’a(%) after 10 minutes of drying, the width change rate W’ b(%) after 15 minutes of drying, the thickness change rate T’a(%) after 10 minutes of drying, the thickness change rate T’b(%) after 15 minutes of drying, the volume change rate V’a(%) after 10 minutes of drying, and the thickness change rate V’b(%) after 15 minutes of drying are similarly defined as shown in Table 5 below .

[0181] In the present invention, when the length change rate L’ a(%) of the sheet of the aromatic base material composition or the heated aromatic generating base material is 4.8% or less, the dropout of the filling material from the aromatic cartridge can be further suppressed, which is preferable. The L’a(%) is more preferably 4.3% or less, and still more preferably 3.8% or less.

[0182] Also, when the length change rate L’b(%) of the sheet of the aromatic base material composition or the heated aromatic generating base material is 5 When it is 0.8% or less, the dropout of the filling material from the fragrance cartridge can be further suppressed, which is preferable. The L'b is more preferably 5.0% or less, and still more preferably 4.1% or less.

[0183] In the present invention, when the volume change rate V'a (%) of the sheet of the fragrance base material composition or the heated fragrance generating base material is 11.9% or less, the dropout of the filling material from the fragrance cartridge can be further suppressed, which is preferable. The V'a (%) is more preferably 8.9% or less, and still more preferably 5.8% or less.

[0184] Also, when the volume change rate V'b (%) of the sheet of the fragrance base material composition or the heated fragrance generating base material is 16.9% or less, the dropout of the filling material from the fragrance cartridge can be further suppressed, which is preferable. The V'b (%) is more preferably 12.8% or less, and still more preferably 8.6% or less.

[0185] In the present invention, when the width change rate W'a (%) of the sheet of the fragrance base material composition or the heated fragrance generating base material is 6.1% or less, the dropout of the filling material from the fragrance cartridge can be further suppressed, which is preferable. The W'a is more preferably 3.8% or less, and still more preferably 1.4% or less.

[0186] Also, when the width change rate W'b (%) of the sheet of the fragrance base material composition or the heated fragrance generating base material is 10.4% or less, the dropout of the filling material from the fragrance cartridge can be further suppressed, which is preferable. The W'b (%) is more preferably 7.1% or less, and still more preferably 3. 7% or less.

[0187] ​​​​In the present invention, the thickness change rate T’ of the sheet of the aromatic base material composition or the heated aromatic generating base material When a(%) is 1.2% or less, the dropping of the filling material from the aromatic cartridge can be further suppressed which is preferable. The T’a is more preferably 1.0% or less, and still more preferably 0.8% or less.

[0188] Further, when the thickness change rate T’b(%) of the sheet of the aromatic base material composition or the heated aromatic generating base material is 1 .5% or less, the dropping of the filling material from the aromatic cartridge can be further suppressed, which is preferable. The T’b is more preferably 1.4% or less, and still more preferably 1.1% or less .

[0189] In addition, the lower limit values of L’a, L’b, W’a, W’b, T’a, T’b, V’a and V’b are 0.

[0190] As described above, the aromatic cartridge of the present invention using a heated aromatic generating base material containing microcrystalline cellulose suppresses temporal changes such as a decrease in length, width, thickness and volume after production . Thereby, in addition to being able to reduce defects such as the dropping of the heated aromatic generating base material from the aromatic cartridge, changes in aerosol fluidity that affect the usability of the aromatic cartridge etc. are suppressed, and it is effective also in terms of maintaining a suitable usability and homogenizing regardless of the passage of time after production .

[0191] Further, the characteristics of the heated aromatic generating base material containing menthol and polyvinyl polypyrrolidone (water-insoluble crosslinked polymer) can be confirmed by the following method. That is, it is a method of observing how the menthol contained in the aromatic base material composition or the heated aromatic generating base material is lost. ​​​​​

[0192] In the present invention, after precisely weighing about 5 g to 10 g of the produced heated aroma-generating substrate in an environment of 17°C and a relative humidity of 65% RH, it is sealed in a polyethylene bag and stored in an environment of 5°C for 24 hours or 48 hours. After 24 hours or 48 hours have elapsed, observe the surface of the heated aroma-generating substrate and observe the precipitation state of white crystals. The observation of white crystals means that menthol is sublimating from the heated aroma-generating substrate and crystallizing. Further, while remaining in the sealed state, place it in an environment of 17°C and a relative humidity of 65% RH for 3 hours, then open it and immediately precisely weigh the heated aroma-generating substrate and determine the change in mass. By this method, it becomes possible to quantitatively measure the loss of menthol. The reason for conducting the storage test at 5°C is that it is a condition for suppressing the dissipation of other components of the heated aroma-generating substrate and is a good condition for evaluating the dissipation state of menthol. In particular, preventing the precipitation of white crystals also has the effect of preventing consumers from feeling uncomfortable when they see the precipitated menthol when the aroma cartridge is packaged after production, placed on the market, and transported and stored. In the present invention, let the content of menthol in the heated aroma-generating substrate after precisely weighing about 5 g to 10 g in an environment of 17°C and a relative humidity of 65% RH be d(0), let the mass of the heated aroma-generating substrate after leaving it at 5°C for 24 hours be d(24), and let the mass of the heated aroma-generating substrate after leaving it at 5°C for 48 hours be d(48). The menthol reduction rate d is defined by the following formula. d = {(d(24) - d(48)} / d(0)

[0193] The reason for conducting the storage test at 5°C is that it is a condition for suppressing the dissipation of other components of the heated aroma-generating substrate and is a good condition for evaluating the dissipation state of menthol. In particular, preventing the precipitation of white crystals also has the effect of preventing consumers from feeling uncomfortable when they see the precipitated menthol when the aroma cartridge is packaged after production, placed on the market, and transported and stored. In the present invention, let the content of menthol in the heated aroma-generating substrate after precisely weighing about 5 g to 10 g in an environment of 17°C and a relative humidity of 65% RH be d(0), let the mass of the heated aroma-generating substrate after leaving it at 5°C for 24 hours be d(24), and let the mass of the heated aroma-generating substrate after leaving it at 5°C for 48 hours be d(48). The menthol reduction rate d is defined by the following formula. d = {(d(24) - d(48)} / d(0)

[0194] In the present invention, let the content of menthol in the heated aroma-generating substrate after precisely weighing about 5 g to 10 g in an environment of 17°C and a relative humidity of 65% RH be d(0), let the mass of the heated aroma-generating substrate after leaving it at 5°C for 24 hours be d(24), and let the mass of the heated aroma-generating substrate after leaving it at 5°C for 48 hours be d(48). The menthol reduction rate d is defined by the following formula. d = {(d(24) - d(48)} / d(0) d = {(d(24) - d(48)} / d(0) d = {(d(24) - d(48)} / d(0)

[0195] Here, the reason for subtracting d(48) from d(24) in the above formula is to take into account the dissipation components other than menthol, and the dissipation components from 24 hours to 48 hours better reflect the precipitation of the above white crystals. This is because the dissipation components from 24 hours to 48 hours better reflect the precipitation of the above white crystals.

[0196] In the present invention, when d is 0.60 or less, it is preferable because the precipitation of white crystals can be suppressed. It is more preferable that the d is 0.50 or less, even more preferable that it is 0.30 or less, and particularly preferable that it is 0.20 or less.

[0197] The above-described aromatic cartridge of the present invention has a relatively large surface area, so that the flavor of menthol is likely to come out during smoking, but it can be said that it has a shape in which menthol is likely to sublime. However, when a heat-generating aromatic generating substrate containing menthol and polyvinyl polypyrrolidone (water-insoluble crosslinked polymer) as in the present invention is used, even when the aromatic cartridge has the above-described shape, the sublimation of menthol can be effectively suppressed. Further, in the manufacturing process [means , by using a solution in which menthol is previously dissolved in a lower alcohol, preferably ethyl alcohol, a more excellent effect of suppressing the sublimation of menthol can be obtained. , even when the aromatic cartridge has the above-described shape, the sublimation of menthol can be effectively suppressed. Further, in the manufacturing process [means , by using a solution in which menthol is previously dissolved in a lower alcohol, preferably ethyl alcohol, a more excellent effect of suppressing the sublimation of menthol can be obtained.

[0198] Next, an example of the use of the manufactured heat-generating aromatic generating substrate will be described.

[0199] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the form of use of an aromatic cartridge. The aromatic cartridge (1 00) is attached to the smoking device main body (200) when the user uses it. The smoking device main body (200 ) is provided with an insertion portion (210) for inserting the aromatic cartridge (100).

[0200] ​​​​​​​At the center of the bottom inside the insertion part (210), a heating element (211) is provided, and the heating element (211) has a pin-shaped or blade-shaped member with a pointed tip, and is inserted into the heated aromatic generator (110) to heat the heated aromatic generator (110). More specifically, the heating element (211) is inserted into the central part of the heated aromatic generator (110) when the aromatic cartridge (100) is inserted into the insertion part (210) of the smoking device main body (200).

[0201] The heating element (211) generates heat directly or indirectly by the electric power supplied from a battery (not shown) provided in the smoking device main body (200). The heated aromatic generator (110) is warmed by the heat of this heating element (211), and an aerosol containing an aromatic component is generated. Then, the generated aerosol is transferred to the mouthpiece (140) through the support element (300) and the aerosol transfer member (130) described below, and the aromatic component reaches the user's mouth when the user sucks from the mouthpiece (140) side. Hereinafter, for the purpose of explaining the present invention, the side of the heated aromatic generator (110) of the aromatic cartridge is referred to as the upstream side U, and the mouthpiece (140) side is referred to as the downstream side D. Also, the upstream side U may be referred to as one end side U, and the downstream side D may be referred to as the other end side D.

[0202] Note that FIG. 1 shows the case where the heating element (211) has one pin-shaped or blade-shaped member, but as another example of a form, an example can be given in which the heating element (211) has a plurality of pin-shaped or blade-shaped members.

[0203] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the structure of the aromatic cartridge (100). The aromatic cartridge​ The cartridge (100) is inserted from the side where the heating element (211) is inserted, i.e., the upstream side U From the downstream side D, a heated aroma generating unit (110), a support element (300), a transport member (130) and a mouthpiece (140) are arranged in this order.

[0204] The support element (300) supports the heated aroma generating unit (110). is disposed adjacent to the heated aroma generating unit (110) and is attached to the side ( 160) is in contact with the packaging member (150) located on the periphery of the aroma cartridge (100). The side portion (160) is secured to the inner surface of the packaging member (150) by, for example, an adhesive.

[0205] The support element (300) may also be preferably formed using, for example, silicone. The material is not limited to silicone, and other materials having excellent heat resistance may be used.

[0206] As shown in FIG. 3, the aroma generating unit (110) to be heated is constituted by a heated aroma generating substrate (11 1) is a rectangular or rod-shaped material, and when filling, the longitudinal direction of the filler (111) is It is preferable that the packaging is packed in a cylindrical shape. The example shows a packaging material (151) filled with the liquid. The packaging material (151) is a paper such as tobacco paper. The wrapping member (150) may be a wrapping member. This may serve as the heating material (151). This stabilizes the air flow and allows the user to This makes it easier to absorb the aromatic components from the living body (110).

[0207] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a method for producing an aroma cartridge. The formed heated aroma generator (110), transfer member (130), and mouthpiece (140 ) and a support element (300) exemplified below are arranged in the order of the heated aroma generator (110), support element (300), transfer member (130), and mouthpiece (140), showing a state of forming a wrapped rod with a packaging member (150) such as cigarette paper. At this time, a small amount of adhesive is applied to the side portion (160) of the support element .

[0208] The aroma cartridge (100) having the above configuration can be manufactured, for example, by the following method. For example, a packaging member (150) such as a paper tube having an appropriate inner diameter is prepared, and an adhesive is applied to its inner surface ( side portion (160)). After inserting the support element (300) from one end side U of this packaging member (150), the heated aroma generator (110) is inserted. Also, from the other end side D, the mouthpiece (140) is inserted. At this time, if necessary, the transfer member (130) may be inserted before inserting the mouthpiece (1 40). D from the other end side, the mouthpiece (140) is inserted. At this time, if necessary, the transfer member (130) may be inserted before inserting the mouthpiece (1 40).

[0209] Next, an example of using the aroma cartridge of the present invention will be described in detail.

[0210] As shown in FIG. 2, the aroma cartridge (100) has, for example, a rod-shaped or cylindrical appearance.

[0211] Inside the aroma cartridge (100), for example, as shown in FIG. 2, a heated aroma generator (110) is provided at one end, and a support element ( 300) and a transfer member (130) are arranged in this order toward the mouthpiece (140) on the other end side D. And these are packaged by a packaging member (150).

[0212] ​The heated fragrance generator (110) has a heated fragrance generating substrate. The heated fragrance generator (1 10) generates an aerosol containing the fragrance components of the plant that has become the raw material of the heated fragrance generating substrate by heating.

[0213] As shown in FIG. 3, the heated fragrance generating substrate used for the heated fragrance generator (110) has a shape such that, for example, the long side is about 2 to 20 times the short side, or is strip-shaped, rod-shaped, or in any case, it is preferable to pack the heated fragrance generating substrate (111) with its longitudinal direction along the longitudinal direction of the fragrance cartridge. This makes it easier to suck in the flow of the air current. Note that FIG. 3 is a view seen from one end side of the heated fragrance generator (110) included in the fragrance cartridge, and is a partial perspective view so that the filling material (111) inside the cartridge can be seen. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the length of the strip-shaped or rod-shaped heated fragrance generating substrate is 10 to 70 mm. According to another aspect of the present invention, the length of the strip-shaped or rod-shaped heated fragrance generating substrate is 10 to 20 mm. With such a length, handling becomes easy when filling the cartridge.

[0214] According to another aspect of the present invention, if the heated fragrance generating substrate is flat and has a substantially constant shape, it can be rolled and packed, so it is easy to handle.

[0215] According to another aspect of the present invention, as a sheet of the fragrance substrate composition, one formed by wrinkling, pleating, gathering, or folding can be used to produce the heated fragrance generating substrate.

[0216] According to another aspect of the present invention, the heated fragrance generating substrate according to the present invention can be fibrous. It is possible. The fibrous heat-generating aromatic generating substrate can improve the flow of the sucked air by packing it so that the fiber length direction is along the longitudinal direction of the cartridge, similar to a strip shape or a rod shape. It is possible to improve the flow of the sucked air by packing it so that the fiber length direction is along the longitudinal direction of the cartridge, similar to a strip shape or a rod shape. It is possible.

[0217] According to another aspect of the present invention, the heat-generating aromatic generating substrate according to the present invention can be made porous. When the porous heat-generating aromatic generating substrate is packed in the cartridge and sucked, the air flow can be improved. As a method of making the heat-generating aromatic generating substrate porous, for example, a method of piercing a dried sheet with a plurality of needles several times can be mentioned, but other methods may also be used. When the porous heat-generating aromatic generating substrate is packed in the cartridge and sucked, the air flow can be improved. As a method of making the heat-generating aromatic generating substrate porous, for example, a method of piercing a dried sheet with a plurality of needles several times can be mentioned, but other methods may also be used. When the porous heat-generating aromatic generating substrate is packed in the cartridge and sucked, the air flow can be improved. As a method of making the heat-generating aromatic generating substrate porous, for example, a method of piercing a dried sheet with a plurality of needles several times can be mentioned, but other methods may also be used. When the porous heat-generating aromatic generating substrate is packed in the cartridge and sucked, the air flow can be improved. As a method of making the heat-generating aromatic generating substrate porous, for example, a method of piercing a dried sheet with a plurality of needles several times can be mentioned, but other methods may also be used. When the porous heat-generating aromatic generating substrate is packed in the cartridge and sucked, the air flow can be improved. As a method of making the heat-generating aromatic generating substrate porous, for example, a method of piercing a dried sheet with a plurality of needles several times can be mentioned, but other methods may also be used.

[0218] According to another aspect of the present invention, the heat-generating aromatic generating substrate according to the present invention can be in a flat shape such as a sheet, square, rectangle, or rhombus, powder shape, granular shape, or pellet shape. The heat-generating aromatic generating substrate having such a shape can be easily packed by dropping it into the cartridge opening. Also, the amount filled in the cartridge (filling amount) can be finely adjusted, and it is easy to adjust the air flow when sucked according to the filling amount. Furthermore, by taking measures to prevent dropping such as covering the cartridge opening, it becomes easier to use. The heat-generating aromatic generating substrate having such a shape can be easily packed by dropping it into the cartridge opening. Also, the amount filled in the cartridge (filling amount) can be finely adjusted, and it is easy to adjust the air flow when sucked according to the filling amount. Furthermore, by taking measures to prevent dropping such as covering the cartridge opening, it becomes easier to use. The heat-generating aromatic generating substrate having such a shape can be easily packed by dropping it into the cartridge opening. Also, the amount filled in the cartridge (filling amount) can be finely adjusted, and it is easy to adjust the air flow when sucked according to the filling amount. Furthermore, by taking measures to prevent dropping such as covering the cartridge opening, it becomes easier to use. The heat-generating aromatic generating substrate having such a shape can be easily packed by dropping it into the cartridge opening. Also, the amount filled in the cartridge (filling amount) can be finely adjusted, and it is easy to adjust the air flow when sucked according to the filling amount. Furthermore, by taking measures to prevent dropping such as covering the cartridge opening, it becomes easier to use. The heat-generating aromatic generating substrate having such a shape can be easily packed by dropping it into the cartridge opening. Also, the amount filled in the cartridge (filling amount) can be finely adjusted, and it is easy to adjust the air flow when sucked according to the filling amount. Furthermore, by taking measures to prevent dropping such as covering the cartridge opening, it becomes easier to use. The heat-generating aromatic generating substrate having such a shape can be easily packed by dropping it into the cartridge opening. Also, the amount filled in the cartridge (filling amount) can be finely adjusted, and it is easy to adjust the air flow when sucked according to the filling amount. Furthermore, by taking measures to prevent dropping such as covering the cartridge opening, it becomes easier to use. The heat-generating aromatic generating substrate having such a shape can be easily packed by dropping it into the cartridge opening. Also, the amount filled in the cartridge (filling amount) can be finely adjusted, and it is easy to adjust the air flow when sucked according to the filling amount. Furthermore, by taking measures to prevent dropping such as covering the cartridge opening, it becomes easier to use.

[0219] According to another aspect of the present invention, the block-shaped heat-generating aromatic generating substrate has good thermal conductivity and is easy to extract the aromatic components. Also, the size of the block can be increased to make it easier to store. In that case, at the time of filling, the large block-shaped heat-generating aromatic generating substrate can be reshaped into small block shapes or into shapes such as rod shapes or granular shapes. The block-shaped heat-generating aromatic generating substrate has good thermal conductivity and is easy to extract the aromatic components. Also, the size of the block can be increased to make it easier to store. In that case, at the time of filling, the large block-shaped heat-generating aromatic generating substrate can be reshaped into small block shapes or into shapes such as rod shapes or granular shapes. The block-shaped heat-generating aromatic generating substrate has good thermal conductivity and is easy to extract the aromatic components. Also, the size of the block can be increased to make it easier to store. In that case, at the time of filling, the large block-shaped heat-generating aromatic generating substrate can be reshaped into small block shapes or into shapes such as rod shapes or granular shapes. The block-shaped heat-generating aromatic generating substrate has good thermal conductivity and is easy to extract the aromatic components. Also, the size of the block can be increased to make it easier to store. In that case, at the time of filling, the large block-shaped heat-generating aromatic generating substrate can be reshaped into small block shapes or into shapes such as rod shapes or granular shapes.

[0220] As shown in FIG. 2, the support element (300) supports the heated aroma generator (110). The support element (300) is arranged adjacent to the heated aroma generator (110), and has air flow holes, notches, etc. in the central part or the side part, so that the aerosol generated from the heated aroma generator (110) can flow toward the mouthpiece (140).

[0221] The mouthpiece (140) is adjacent to the transfer member (130) and is arranged at the other end side D of the aroma cartridge (100 ). The mouthpiece (140) may include a filter for removing fine particles, for example, a cellulose acetate filter. The aroma components passing through the filter of the mouthpiece (14 0) are sucked by the user.

[0222] When comparing the presence or absence of the transfer member (130), the air permeability is better when there is no transfer member (130), and it is easier to suck the generated aroma components. On the other hand, it is also preferable to provide the transfer member (130) to add a function of cooling the generated aerosol. Instead of adding the transfer member (130), it is also preferable to extend the mouthpiece so that it is adjacent to or in contact with the support element (300). With such a configuration, the filter used for the mouthpiece can also serve as a cooling function, and the number of parts can be reduced. As the transfer member (1 30), a hollow tubular member can be used, and a member wound with a curled porous sheet in the longitudinal direction of the aroma cartridge can be used, etc.

[0223] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a modified example of the aroma cartridge.

[0224] (1) of FIG. 5 shows a configuration in which the heated aromatic generator (110) and the support element (300) are in contact, which is preferable because the heated aromatic generator (110) can be stably supported. Also, since the configuration is simple, there are great manufacturing advantages.

[0225] (2) of FIG. 5 shows a configuration in which a partition member (180) is provided between the heated aromatic generator (110) and the support element (300), and they are in contact via the partition member (180). As the partition member (180), for example, a highly breathable filter, paper, etc. are used, and it is preferable that it breaks when the heating element (211) is inserted. Providing such a partition member (180) can prevent the heated aromatic generator (110) from moving within the aromatic cartridge due to the influence of logistics during transportation, etc.

[0226] (3) of FIG. 5 shows a configuration in which a lid (170) is provided on the side where the heating element (211) of the heated aromatic generator (110) is inserted. Such a configuration is preferable because it is effective in preventing the dissipation of the aroma of the heated aromatic generator (110). Furthermore, it can also prevent the heated aromatic generator (110) from falling outside the aromatic cartridge due to the influence of logistics during transportation, etc. Examples of the material of the lid (170) include filters, paper, sponges, etc. When the heating element is inserted, it is also a preferable form to make one or more cuts in the lid (170), or to provide circular or polygonal guiding holes at the location where the heating element is inserted.

[0227] According to another aspect of the present invention, the heated aromatic generator filled in the heated aromatic generator (110) When granular materials such as powdery, granular, flaky, or pellet-shaped materials are used as the base material, it is preferable to provide at least one of the partition member (180) and the lid (170), and it is more preferable to provide both of them.

[0228] According to another aspect of the present invention, one specific form exemplified as the aromatic cartridge is as follows. In the heated aromatic generator (110), the heated aromatic generating base material is wrapped with a material such as tobacco paper to form a substantially cylindrical shape, and the diameter of the bottom surface or the top surface of the substantially cylinder is 6.5 to 7.5 mm, and the height of the substantially cylinder is 11.0 to 13.0 mm. Further, the heated aromatic generating base material is strip-shaped or rod-shaped, filled along the longitudinal direction of the aromatic cartridge, and the length is substantially equal to the height of the substantially cylinder, that is, the length is 11.0 to 13.0 mm.

[0229] According to another aspect of the present invention, the outer diameter of the support element (300) is substantially equal to the diameter of the bottom surface or the top surface of the substantially cylinder of the heated aromatic generator (1 10). Also, the length of the support element (300) is 9.0 to 11.0 mm.

[0230] According to another aspect of the present invention, the mouthpiece (140) has a length exceeding 20.0 mm, for example, the length is 21.0 to 25.0 mm.

[0231] According to another aspect of the present invention, the volume filling rate of the heated aromatic generator is 0.55 or more and 0.65 or less.

[0232] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing another usage form of the aromatic cartridge. Since there are parts that are different from the specific configuration of the aforementioned aromatic cartridge (100), the aromatic cartridge (500) This will be described below. Regarding the smoking device body to be used, since there are parts different from the aforementioned smoking device body (200 ), the smoking device body (400) will be described below.

[0233] During use by the user, the aroma cartridge (500) is attached to the smoking device body (400). The smoking device body (400) is provided with an insertion part (450) for inserting the aroma cartridge (500). The smoking device body (400) has an exterior part (410), and the heated aroma generating body (110) of the aroma cartridge is heated by a heating part (440) surrounding the aroma cartridge (500) to generate an aerosol, which is then smoked. During smoking from the other end side D, air flows in from the ventilation hole (431), and the generated aerosol passes through the hollow cylindrical member (530), the transfer member (130), and the mouthpiece (140) and is smoked. The control part (420) incorporates a battery or a control device for the heating part, etc. The opening / closing lid (430) is opened when cleaning the inside of the smoking device body after smoking has ended. and the generated aerosol passes through the hollow cylindrical member (530), the transfer member (130), and the mouthpiece (140) and is smoked. The control part (420) incorporates a battery or a control device for the heating part, etc. The opening / closing lid (430) is opened when cleaning the inside of the smoking device body after smoking has ended. During smoking from the other end side D, air flows in from the ventilation hole (431), and the generated aerosol passes through the hollow cylindrical member (530), the transfer member (130), and the mouthpiece (140) and is smoked. The control part (420) incorporates a battery or a control device for the heating part, etc. The opening / closing lid (430) is opened when cleaning the inside of the smoking device body after smoking has ended. and the generated aerosol passes through the hollow cylindrical member (530), the transfer member (130), and the mouthpiece (140) and is smoked. The control part (420) incorporates a battery or a control device for the heating part, etc. The opening / closing lid (430) is opened when cleaning the inside of the smoking device body after smoking has ended. The control part (420) incorporates a battery or a control device for the heating part, etc. The opening / closing lid (430) is opened when cleaning the inside of the smoking device body after smoking has ended. is for opening when cleaning the inside of the smoking device body when smoking has ended.

[0234] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing another example of the structure of the aroma cartridge (500). The aroma cartridge (500) has, from one end side U to the other end side D, the heated aroma generating body (110), the hollow cylindrical member (530), the transfer member (130), and the mouthpiece (140) arranged in order, and these are wrapped by a packaging member (150). Since the heated aroma generating body (110) part is heated by the smoking device body, the hollow cylindrical member (530) is arranged for heat insulation. The transfer member (130) can also serve as a cooling member. The aroma cartridge (500) has, from one end side U to the other end side D, the heated aroma generating body (110), the hollow cylindrical member (530), the transfer member (130), and the mouthpiece (140) arranged in order, and these are wrapped by a packaging member (150). Since the heated aroma generating body (110) part is heated by the smoking device body, the hollow cylindrical member (530) is arranged for heat insulation. The transfer member (130) can also serve as a cooling member. and these are wrapped by a packaging member (150). Since the heated aroma generating body (110) part is heated by the smoking device body, the hollow cylindrical member (530) is arranged for heat insulation. The transfer member (130) can also serve as a cooling member. Since the heated aroma generating body (110) part is heated by the smoking device body, the hollow cylindrical member (530) is arranged for heat insulation. The transfer member (130) can also serve as a cooling member. Since the heated aroma generating body (110) part is heated by the smoking device body, the hollow cylindrical member (530) is arranged for heat insulation. The transfer member (130) can also serve as a cooling member.

[0235] The preferred outer diameter of the aromatic cartridge (500) in FIG. 7 is 4 to 6 mm, and the preferred length of the heated aromatic generator biological body (110) is 10 to 70 mm, and the preferred length of the hollow cylindrical member (530) is 20 to 30 mm. Also, the preferred length of the transfer member (130) is 5 to 15 mm, and the preferred length of the mouthpiece (140) is 10 to 25 mm.

[0236] FIG. 9-1 is a diagram showing an example of a heated aromatic generator and a heated aromatic generating substrate. FIG. 9- The heated aromatic generator (20) shown in 1(A) includes a plurality of heated aromatic generating substrates (10) inside a cylindrical packaging member (30), and generates an aerosol containing, for example, the aromatic components of the plant that has become the material of the heated aromatic generating substrate (10) when heated from the surroundings. For example, the outer diameter of the heated aromatic generator (20) is 5.5 mm, and the length is 42 .0 mm. In one embodiment of the present invention, the length of the heated aromatic generator (20) is more than 20 mm, preferably 34 mm or more. Also, the length of the heated aromatic generator (20) is 70 mm or less, preferably 54 mm or less, more preferably 50 mm or less . In one embodiment of the present invention, the length of the heated aromatic generator (20) is 10 to 70 mm , preferably 34 to 54 mm, more preferably 34 to 50 mm. Similarly, in one embodiment of the present invention, the length of the heated aromatic generating substrate (10) is more than 10 mm

[0237] , preferably 34 mm or more. Also, the length of the heated aromatic generating substrate (10) is 70 mm or less, preferably 54 mm or less, more preferably 50 mm or less . In one embodiment of the present invention, the length of the heated aromatic generating substrate (10) is 10 to 70 mm . In one embodiment of the present invention, the length of the heated aromatic generating substrate (10) is 10 to 70 mm It is as follows, preferably 34 to 54 mm, more preferably 34 to 50 mm.

[0238] Each of the heated aroma generating substrates (1 0) filled in the heated aroma generating body (20) shown in Fig. 9-1(B) is, for example, in the shape of a strip with a length of 42.0 mm, a width of 1.5 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm and is arranged from one end to the other end in the longitudinal direction of the heated aroma generating body (20). Note that the longitudinal direction of the strip-shaped heated aroma generating substrate (10) is, as shown in Fig. 10, the longitudinal direction of the heated aroma generating body (20), the cooling region determining member (40), the filter member (50), the mouthpiece (60 ), and the aroma cartridge (80) is substantially parallel. For example, the heated aroma generating body (20) is a cylindrical member wound by 31 strip-shaped heated aroma generating substrates (10) with a length of 42.0 mm, a width of 1.5 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm with a packaging member (30). The longitudinal direction of the heated aroma generating substrate (10) arranged inside the packaging member (30) is substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the heated aroma generating body (20), for example.

[0239] The volume filling ratio of the heated aroma generating substrate (10) to the volume of the heated aroma generating body (20) is , for example, about 0.60. The volume filling ratio of the heated aroma generating substrate (10) can be determined in consideration of the strength of the aroma given to the user and the ease of suction by the user. The volume filling ratio of the heated aroma generating substrate (10) to the volume of the heated aroma generating body (20) is preferably 0.55 or more and 0.65 or less, for example.

[0240] In addition, for example, a heated aroma generating substrate (10) with a length of less than 42.0 mm is arranged adjacent to or partially overlapping in the longitudinal direction of the heated aroma generating body (20), etc. Alternatively, it can also constitute the heated aroma generator (20).

[0241] However, as can be seen from FIG. 3, the heated aroma generating substrate in the heated aroma generator depicted in FIG. 9-1 has the heated aroma generating substrates arranged in a grid pattern, and it is difficult to achieve both prevention of the detachment of the heated aroma generating substrates when attaching and detaching the aroma cartridge ridge and ensuring the gas flow path during smoking. Therefore, the inventor of the present invention further considered a solution in which the heated aroma generating substrate can be filled as the heated aroma generator to such an extent that there are no problems with detachment of the heated aroma generating substrate when attaching and detaching the aroma cartridge to the smoking device and no problems with combustion during suction. Even when the filling rate of the heated aroma generating substrate in the heated aroma generator is increased, a gas flow path is ensured for the gas generated by heating, comfortable suction is possible, and the number of suctions per stick is appropriately ensured, and studied a solution means for filling the heated aroma generating substrate as the heated aroma generator.

[0242] As a result, the shape and size of the heated aroma generating substrate, as well as the distribution and filling rate of the heated aroma generating substrates in the heated aroma generator, were optimized. In particular, it was found that a manufacturing method and a manufacturing apparatus for the heated aroma generator for achieving an optimal distribution were necessary. A heated aroma generator filled with a heated aroma generating substrate was completed, which has no problems with detachment of the heated aroma generating substrate and combustion during suction, ensures a gas flow path for the gas generated by heating, enables comfortable suction, and appropriately ensures the number of suctions per stick. Hereinafter, the heated aroma generating substrate constituting the heated aroma generator and the shape of the noodle-like heated aroma generating substrate as the raw material of the heated aroma generating substrate, the manufacturing method of the heated aroma generator, and its manufacturing apparatus will be specifically and detailedly described. Here, the heated aroma generating substrate constitutes the heated aroma generator. ​ The noodle-shaped heat-generating fragrance substrate is a raw material for manufacturing the heat-generating fragrance substrate, and is described as follows , and will be clearly distinguished and explained. However, the heat-generating fragrance substrate is simply the one obtained by cutting the noodle-shaped heat-generating fragrance substrate, and since they have the same chemical composition, when referring to both, it is simply denoted as the heat-generating fragrance substrate.

[0243] As a specific example, it will be described using a heat-generating fragrance substrate having the same cross-sectional shape as that shown in Fig. 9-1(B). First, the formed heat-generating fragrance sheet is cut into a rectangle with a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm. This rectangular heat-generating fragrance sheet is supplied to a rotary cutter and cut into a shape with a length of 1.5 mm and a width of 240 mm, and the sheet cut product, that is, the noodle-shaped heat-generating fragrance substrate (23) supplied for manufacturing the heat-generating fragrance body 21 is obtained. This noodle-shaped heat-generating fragrance substrate (23) is shown in Fig. 9-2(B). In this case, the length X of the minor axis of the cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the noodle-shaped heat-generating fragrance substrate ( 23) is 0.3 mm, the length Y of the major axis is 1. 5 mm, and the length Z in the longitudinal direction is 240 mm. The aspect ratio of the length of the major axis to the length of the minor axis is Y:X = 5:1, and the aspect ratio of the length in the longitudinal direction to the length of the minor axis is Z:X = 80 0:1. However, the noodle-shaped heat-generating fragrance substrate is not limited to the substantially cuboid shape shown in Fig. 9-2(B), and those with a cross-section perpendicular to the noodle-shaped heat-generating fragrance substrate as shown in Fig. 9-2(A) being substantially square, that is, having an aspect ratio of the length of the minor axis to the length of the major axis of 1:1 can also be used.

[0244] However, the noodle-shaped heat-generating fragrance substrate is not limited to the shape shown in Fig. 9-2(B). As shown in Fig. 9-3(A) and (B), the vertical cross-section of the noodle-shaped heat-generating fragrance substrate can also be substantially square, that is, having an aspect ratio of the length of the minor axis to the length of the major axis of 1:1.

[0245] Also, as shown in Fig. 9-3(A) and (B), the vertical cross-section of the noodle-shaped heat-generating fragrance substrate ​​​​​​It is also possible to use surfaces that are circular and elliptical, respectively. However, in the case of such shapes, it can be manufactured using an extrusion molding or an extrusion noodle-making machine using a circular and elliptical die with a heat-generating aromatic sheet.

[0246] Fig. 9-4 shows, for example, a noodle-shaped heat-generating aromatic body (23) having the shape shown in Fig. 9-2(B), using 50 pieces with Y:X = 5:1 and Z:X = 800:1, and shows a method and an apparatus for manufacturing the heat-generating aromatic body (21) provided in an aromatic cartridge. A noodle-shaped heat-generating aromatic base material (23) obtained by cutting a heat-generating aromatic sheet is placed in the longitudinal direction of a heat-generating aromatic body packaging member web (7 12), continuously wound up, and the wound rod-shaped heat-generating aromatic body ([[]] 25) can be cut to manufacture the heat-generating aromatic body (21).

[0247] When a noodle-shaped heat-generating aromatic base material (23) obtained by cutting a heat-generating aromatic sheet is fed onto a conveyor (81) of a noodle-shaped heat-generating aromatic base material supply unit (8) so that the longitudinal direction of the noodle-shaped heat-generating aromatic base material (23) is parallel to the moving direction of the conveyor (81), it is transferred onto a heat-generating aromatic body packaging member web (712) at a noodle-shaped heat-generating aromatic base material receiving portion (730) of a winding-up unit (7) so that the longitudinal direction of the noodle-shaped heat-generating aromatic base material (23) is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the heat-generating aromatic body packaging web (712) supplied from a heat-generating aromatic body packaging member supply unit (71) via the conveyor (81) and a noodle-shaped heat-generating aromatic base material transfer device (82). The heat-generating aromatic body packaging member web (712) is supported and conveyed by an endless garniture tape (721) supplied from a garniture tape supply unit (72). In this way, the garniture The heated aroma generating material packaging material web (712) supported and transported by the Nitchar tape (721) The noodle-shaped heated aroma-generating substrate (23) placed on the plate is covered with a garniture tape (721). The heating aroma generating material packaging material web (712) is folded in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction. The heated, cylindrical, aroma-emitting material passes through the winding guides (1) to (4) which have grooves. The aroma generating material is wound around the living body (25) and cut to a predetermined length at the cutting section (9). The aroma generating unit (25) is wrapped in a packing material in the shape of a line in the conveying direction. The method of bonding the heated aroma generating material to the packaging material web (712) is to first heat the aroma generating material to a predetermined position. After being rolled up, the sheet is passed through the heat-adhesive section (74). This is carried out by.

[0248] The heated aroma generating unit bundled in the heated aroma generating unit packaging member (22) thus produced is The packed structure of the heated aroma-generating substrate (21) inside the aroma-generating body (2), i.e., the irregular gas flow path The winding guides (1) (731) to (4) have grooves of different depths installed in the winding section (7). ) (734) together with the garniture tape (721) to form a noodle-shaped heated aroma-generating substrate (23). The heated aroma generating material packaging material web (712) on which the heated aroma generating material is placed passes through the do.

[0249] The aroma generating unit (2) to be heated bundled with the aroma generating unit packaging material (22) The formation of the irregular gas flow passages in the aroma-generating substrate (21) is shown in Figures 9-5(A) to (E). The winding guides (1)(731) to (4)(734) are cut perpendicular to the conveying direction. The cross-sectional shape of the roll guide (4) (731 ) is completely wound up.

[0250] FIG. 9-5(A) shows a state in which the noodle-shaped heat-generating aromatic generating substrate (23) is transferred onto the heat-generating aromatic generating body packaging member web (712) supplied from the supply section (71) onto the receiving section (730) of the heat-generating aromatic generating substrate in the winding section (7) via the noodle-shaped heat-generating aromatic generating substrate transfer device (82) from the conveyor (81) so that the longitudinal direction of the heat-generating aromatic generating body packaging web (712) and the longitudinal direction of the noodle-shaped heat-generating aromatic generating substrate (23) are parallel. Actually, although it is not as depicted in FIG. 9-5(A), the noodle-shaped heat-generating aromatic generating substrates (23) are stacked almost in alignment.

[0251] FIG. 9-5(B) shows a state in which it is passing through the winding guide (1) (731) having a groove as shallow as a crescent. When the noodle-shaped heat-generating aromatic generating substrates (23) stacked in alignment on the heat-generating aromatic generating body packaging web (712) pass through the groove together with the garniture tape (721), the garniture tape (721) and the heat-generating aromatic generating body packaging web (712) are bent in the direction perpendicular to the conveying direction along the groove, and the noodle-shaped heat-generating aromatic generating substrates (23) are about to collapse to form the noodle-shaped heat-generating aromatic generating substrate primary agglomerates (232), and the gas flow path for forming the noodle-shaped heat-generating aromatic generating substrate primary agglomerates starts to be generated.

[0252] Next, FIG. 9-5(C) shows a state in which it is passing through the winding guide (2) (732) having a groove as deep as about a half moon. When the garniture tape (721) and the heat-generating aromatic generating body packaging web (712) are bent greatly in the direction perpendicular to the conveying direction along the groove, the noodle-shaped heat-generating aromatic generating substrates (23) ​​​​​​​​​​​​​Aromatic generating base material primary aggregates (232) are successively formed, and each of them has a large number of noodle-shaped objects to be heated A hot aromatic generating base material primary aggregate forming gas flow path (233) is formed. At the same time, the noodle-shaped objects to be heated Among the hot aromatic generating base material primary aggregates (232), or between the noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base material primary aggregates ( 232) and the noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base material single bodies (231), etc., a noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base material secondary aggregate ( 234) is formed, and a large noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base material secondary aggregate forming gas flow path (235) begins to be formed between the noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base material primary aggregates (232) and between the noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base material primary aggregate (232) and the noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base material single body (231). Between the hot aromatic generating base material primary aggregates (232) and between the noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base material primary aggregate (232) and the noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base material single body (231) A large noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base material secondary aggregate forming gas flow path (235) begins to be formed. Also, in the outer peripheral region, a heated aromatic generating body packaging web forming gas flow path (241) is also formed between the noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base material single body (231) and the noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base material primary aggregate (232) and the heated aromatic generating body packaging web (712). Between the noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base material single body (231) and the noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base material primary aggregate (232) and the heated aromatic generating body packaging web (712). The heated aromatic generating body packaging web forming gas flow path (241) also comes to be formed.

[0253] Furthermore, in Fig. 9-5(D), as it passes through the groove winding guide (3) (733) of a groove close to a full moon, and as the state of Fig. 9-5(C) progresses, the garniture tape (721) and the heated aromatic generating body packaging web (712) come to draw a circle in the direction perpendicular to the conveying direction along the groove. In the outer peripheral region thereof, the noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base material primary aggregate (232) and the noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base material (23) constituting the noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base material secondary aggregate (234) move while slipping. In the outer peripheral region thereof, the noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base material primary aggregate (232) and the noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base material (23) constituting the noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base material secondary aggregate (234) move while slipping. In the outer peripheral region thereof, the noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base material primary aggregate (232) and the noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base material (23) constituting the noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base material secondary aggregate (234) move while slipping. The noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base material (23) constituting the noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base material secondary aggregate (234) moves while slipping. The surface in the major axis direction of the cross-section perpendicular to the noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base material (23) comes into contact with the surface in the major axis direction of the cross-section perpendicular to the adjacent noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base material (23) with a higher frequency. The surface in the major axis direction of the cross-section perpendicular to the noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base material (23) comes into contact with the surface in the major axis direction of the cross-section perpendicular to the adjacent noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base material (23) with a higher frequency. At the same time, the number of noodle-shaped hot aromatic generating base materials (23) whose major axis direction is arranged in the tangential direction of the circle also increases. and the filling rate of the noodle-shaped heat-generating fragrance-generating base material (23) in the outer peripheral region begins to increase. On the other hand, In the central region, the noodle-shaped heat-generating fragrance-generating base material primary aggregate (232) and the noodle-shaped heat-generating fragrance-generating base material secondary aggregate (234) remain, and the gas flow path for forming the noodle-shaped heat-generating fragrance-generating base material primary aggregate (233) and the gas flow path for forming the noodle-shaped heat-generating fragrance-generating base material secondary aggregate (235) are not greatly reduced, and the number of voids begins to increase more than in the outer peripheral region.

[0254] And in Fig. 9-5(E), the garniture tape (721) and the heat-generating fragrance-generating body packaging web (712) are completely wound up in the direction perpendicular to the conveyance direction along the groove, and the rod-shaped heat-generating fragrance generating body (25) is formed. In this state, the state of Fig. 9-5(D) further progresses, and the internal structure of the rod-shaped heat-generating fragrance-generating body (25) is fixed. That is, in the central region of the rod-shaped heat-generating fragrance-generating body (25), the bulky noodle-shaped heat-generating fragrance-generating base material primary aggregate (232) and the noodle-shaped heat-generating fragrance-generating base material secondary aggregate (234) remain, and the noodle-shaped heat-generating fragrance-generating base material primary aggregate formation gas flow path (233) and the noodle-shaped heat-generating fragrance-generating base material secondary aggregate formation gas flow path (235) result in a high porosity and an irregular gas flow path is ensured. On the other hand, in the outer peripheral region, a gas flow path (241) for forming the heat-generating fragrance-generating body packaging web is also formed between the noodle-shaped heat-generating fragrance-generating base material single body (231) and the noodle-shaped heat-generating fragrance-generating base material primary aggregate (232) and the heat-generating fragrance-generating body packaging web (712), but the noodle-shaped heat-generating fragrance-generating base material primary aggregate (232) and the noodle-shaped heat-generating fragrance-generating base material secondary aggregate (234) move while sliding, and a cross section perpendicular to the noodle-shaped heat-generating fragrance-generating base material (23) (23) The major axis direction surface of has a higher frequency of contact with the major axis direction surface of the vertical cross-section of the adjacent planar heat-generating aromatic substrate (23), and as the number of planar heat-generating aromatic substrates (23) arranged in the tangential direction of the circumference increases and the filling rate of the planar heat-generating aromatic substrates (23) in the outer peripheral region becomes higher, a stable and strong structure is formed.

[0255] The internal structure of the rod-shaped heat-generating aromatic body (25) is the structure of the cross-section perpendicular to its longitudinal direction. Since the cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the planar heat-generating aromatic substrate (23) is uniformly generated in the longitudinal direction, the structure of the cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the rod-shaped heat-generating aromatic body (25) is uniform. At the same time, the irregular gas flow paths of the planar heat-generating aromatic substrate primary aggregate formation gas flow path (233), the planar heat-generating aromatic substrate secondary aggregate formation gas flow path (235), and the heat-generating aromatic body packaging web forming gas flow path (241) penetrate through the longitudinal direction of the rod-shaped heat-generating aromatic body (25). Therefore, the internal structure of the heat-generating aromatic body (2) manufactured by cutting this rod-shaped heat-generating aromatic body (25) is substantially the same as that of the rod-shaped heat-generating aromatic body (25).

[0256] Fig. 9-6 shows an enlarged view of the cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the heat-generating aromatic body (2). This is the same as the cross-sectional view of Fig. 9-5(E), and a structure substantially the same in the longitudinal direction is formed. Therefore, when smoking is carried out using the aromatic cartridge provided with this heat-generating aromatic body (2), the problems of the conventional aromatic cartridge are solved, and the aerosol smoke and aroma can be sufficiently sucked into the smoker's oral cavity. Not only can a comfortable smoking experience be achieved, but also, due to the higher filling rate of the heat-generating aromatic substrates in the outer peripheral region than in the central region, the end portions of the heat-generating aromatic body In order to form a structure that is strong against the pressure from the outer peripheral part, when the aromatic cartridge is detached, the heated aromatic generating base material does not fall off, ensuring an appropriate number of puffs, and there is no problem of combustion of the heated aromatic generating base material during suction. In addition, since the filling rate of the central region is low, the aromatic cartridge can be easily inserted into the heating element of the heated aromatic device. The heated aromatic generating base material does not fall off, ensuring an appropriate number of puffs, and there is no problem of combustion of the heated aromatic generating base material during suction. In addition, since the filling rate of the central region is low, the aromatic cartridge can be easily inserted into the heating element of the heated aromatic device.

[0257] Note that the heated aromatic generating body (2) manufactured in this embodiment has 50 noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base materials (23) wound up by the heated aromatic generating body packaging member web (712) and cut by the cutting part (9), and is finished to have an outer shape of about 6.9 mm and a length of 12.0 mm, and its mass is 0.29 g. The volume filling rate of the heated aromatic generating base material (21) with respect to the volume of the heated aromatic generating body (2) is about 0.60, and the density of the heated aromatic generating body (2) is 1.07 g / cm<3>. And using the heated aromatic generating body manufactured in this way, it can be applied to the aromatic cartridges depicted in FIGS. 1, 2, 4 to 7, and 10 to 17, and is well-suited for commercially available heated aromatic devices.

[0258] As described above, regarding the problem of the heated aromatic generating base material falling off when the aromatic cartridge is attached to and detached from the smoking device and the problem of combustion during suction, even if the filling rate of the heated aromatic generating base material in the heated aromatic generating body is increased to the extent that there is no such problem, a flow path for the gas generated by heating is ensured, comfortable suction is possible, and the number of suctions per stick is appropriately ensured. The heated aromatic generating body has been specifically described, but is not limited thereto. The heated aromatic generating body of the present invention includes all those encompassed by the following technical concept.

[0259] That is, in the heated fragrance generator of the present invention, the heated fragrance generating substrate is wound up by a packaging member, the heated fragrance generating substrate has a gas flow path of voids formed by aggregating into primary aggregates, and the heated fragrance generating substrate and its primary aggregates have a gas flow path of voids formed by aggregating into secondary aggregates, and the heated fragrance generating substrate and its primary aggregates have a gas flow path of voids formed by contacting the packaging member, and are provided with a gas flow path of voids formed by contacting the packaging member, and these gas flow paths have an irregular gas flow path penetrating the heated fragrance generator. The heated fragrance generator having such an irregular gas flow path is characterized in that. Since such an irregular gas flow path ensures a sufficient gas flow path, it solves the problem of combustion of the heated fragrance generating substrate during suction, and sufficient aerosol smoke and fragrance can be inhaled comfortably, and it can be easily inserted into the heating element of the heating type fragrance device. On the other hand, since the filling rate of the heated fragrance generating substrate is high, an appropriate number of puffs can be ensured, and the problem of dropping of the heated fragrance generating substrate during detachment of the fragrance cartridge does not occur. Moreover, such an irregular gas flow path is preferably such that when the central region and the outer peripheral region are equally divided by area in a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the heated fragrance generator, the central region has a higher porosity than the outer peripheral region in order to exhibit the above effects. And the heated fragrance generating substrate constituting such a heated fragrance generator has a cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the longitudinal direction that is uniform in the longitudinal direction, and the aspect ratio of the length of the major axis to the length of the minor axis of the cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is preferably 1:1 to 30:1, more preferably 2:1 to 20:1, and even more preferably 5:1 to 20:1. However, when the aspect ratio of the length of the major axis to the length of the minor axis is greater than 30:1, it is difficult to secure a gas flow path. Furthermore, such an irregular gas flow path is preferably such that when the central region and the outer peripheral region are equally divided by area in a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the heated fragrance generator, the central region has a higher porosity than the outer peripheral region in order to exhibit the above effects. And the heated fragrance generating substrate constituting such a heated fragrance generator has a cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the longitudinal direction that is uniform in the longitudinal direction, and the aspect ratio of the length of the major axis to the length of the minor axis of the cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is preferably 1:1 to 30:1, more preferably 2:1 to 20:1, and even more preferably 5:1 to 20:1. However, when the aspect ratio of the length of the major axis to the length of the minor axis is greater than 30:1, it is difficult to secure a gas flow path. Moreover, such an irregular gas flow path is preferably such that when the central region and the outer peripheral region are equally divided by area in a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the heated fragrance generator, the central region has a higher porosity than the outer peripheral region in order to exhibit the above effects. And the heated fragrance generating substrate constituting such a heated fragrance generator has a cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the longitudinal direction that is uniform in the longitudinal direction, and the aspect ratio of the length of the major axis to the length of the minor axis of the cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is preferably 1:1 to 30:1, more preferably 2:1 to 20:1, and even more preferably 5:1 to 20:1. However, when the aspect ratio of the length of the major axis to the length of the minor axis is greater than 30:1, it is difficult to secure a gas flow path.

[0260] Furthermore, such an irregular gas flow path is preferably such that when the central region and the outer peripheral region are equally divided by area in a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the heated fragrance generator, the central region has a higher porosity than the outer peripheral region in order to exhibit the above effects. Moreover, such an irregular gas flow path is preferably such that when the central region and the outer peripheral region are equally divided by area in a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the heated fragrance generator, the central region has a higher porosity than the outer peripheral region in order to exhibit the above effects. And the heated fragrance generating substrate constituting such a heated fragrance generator has a cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the longitudinal direction that is uniform in the longitudinal direction, and the aspect ratio of the length of the major axis to the length of the minor axis of the cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is preferably 1:1 to 30:1, more preferably 2:1 to 20:1, and even more preferably 5:1 to 20:1. However, when the aspect ratio of the length of the major axis to the length of the minor axis is greater than 30:1, it is difficult to secure a gas flow path.

[0261] And the heated fragrance generating substrate constituting such a heated fragrance generator has a cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the longitudinal direction that is uniform in the longitudinal direction, and the aspect ratio of the length of the major axis to the length of the minor axis of the cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is preferably 1:1 to 30:1, more preferably 2:1 to 20:1, and even more preferably 5:1 to 20:1. However, when the aspect ratio of the length of the major axis to the length of the minor axis is greater than 30:1, it is difficult to secure a gas flow path. And the heated fragrance generating substrate constituting such a heated fragrance generator has a cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the longitudinal direction that is uniform in the longitudinal direction, and the aspect ratio of the length of the major axis to the length of the minor axis of the cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is preferably 1:1 to 30:1, more preferably 2:1 to 20:1, and even more preferably 5:1 to 20:1. However, when the aspect ratio of the length of the major axis to the length of the minor axis is greater than 30:1, it is difficult to secure a gas flow path. And the heated fragrance generating substrate constituting such a heated fragrance generator has a cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the longitudinal direction that is uniform in the longitudinal direction, and the aspect ratio of the length of the major axis to the length of the minor axis of the cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is preferably 1:1 to 30:1, more preferably 2:1 to 20:1, and even more preferably 5:1 to 20:1. However, when the aspect ratio of the length of the major axis to the length of the minor axis is greater than 30:1, it is difficult to secure a gas flow path. And the heated fragrance generating substrate constituting such a heated fragrance generator has a cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the longitudinal direction that is uniform in the longitudinal direction, and the aspect ratio of the length of the major axis to the length of the minor axis of the cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is preferably 1:1 to 30:1, more preferably 2:1 to 20:1, and even more preferably 5:1 to 20:1. However, when the aspect ratio of the length of the major axis to the length of the minor axis is greater than 30:1, it is difficult to secure a gas flow path. And the heated fragrance generating substrate constituting such a heated fragrance generator has a cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the longitudinal direction that is uniform in the longitudinal direction, and the aspect ratio of the length of the major axis to the length of the minor axis of the cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is preferably 1:1 to 30:1, more preferably 2:1 to 20:1, and even more preferably 5:1 to 20:1. However, when the aspect ratio of the length of the major axis to the length of the minor axis is greater than 30:1, it is difficult to secure a gas flow path. It becomes like this.

[0262] Also, as can be seen from this aspect ratio, the cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the heated aromatic generating substrate is not particularly limited, and it may be isotropic, a regular polygon such as an equilateral triangle, a square, and a regular pentagon, and a circle, etc., and there is no problem even if it is an irregular shape, but in order to secure an irregular gas flow path, it is preferable that the aspect ratio is 2:1 or more, and it is preferably substantially rectangular or substantially elliptical. In particular, it is most preferable that the cross-sectional shape of the heated aromatic generating substrate is a substantially rectangular cuboid in terms of forming voids and securing a gas flow path. Specifically, the length of the minor axis of the cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of such a cuboid is preferably 0.1 to 1.0 mm, and more preferably 0.1 to

[0263] 0.5 mm. The length of the major axis of the cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the cuboid is preferably 0.5 to 3.0 mm, and more preferably 0.5 to 2.0 mm. It is more preferable. Also, it is most preferable that the cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the heated aromatic generating substrate is uniform in the longitudinal direction in terms of ensuring the uniformity in the longitudinal direction of the heated aromatic generating body wound up by the packaging member and in terms of the gas flow path passing through the heated aromatic generating body.

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[0265] On the other hand, the ratio of the length of the minor axis to the length in the longitudinal direction of the cross-section perpendicular to the heated aromatic generating substrate constituting the heated aromatic generating body depends on the size of the chamber of the heating type aromatic device where the aromatic cartridge is used, etc., and the porosity in the cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the heated aromatic generating body and ​has poor causal relationship. However, by using the heated aromatic generator with the deformed gas flow path of the present invention To achieve a comfortable suction, there is an appropriate length, and the ratio of the length in the long axis direction to the length in the short axis direction is preferably 10:1 to 700:1. Also, the specific length in the long axis direction of the most preferred substantially rectangular parallelepiped as the heated aromatic generating substrate is, similarly, preferably 10 to 70 mm is preferred

[0266] Such a heated aromatic generator having anisotropy in the cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the long axis direction has a surface in the long axis direction in the cross-section perpendicular to the long axis direction that is adjacent to the heated aromatic generating substrate The surface in the long axis direction in the cross-section perpendicular to the long axis direction is more frequently in contact with the surface in the long axis direction in the cross-section perpendicular to the long axis direction of the adjacent heated aromatic generating substrate than the surface in the short axis direction of the cross-section perpendicular to the long axis direction of the adjacent heated aromatic generating substrate, and it is possible to increase the filling rate while ensuring the gas flow path in the cross-section perpendicular to the long axis direction of the adjacent heated aromatic generating substrate while ensuring the gas flow path

[0267] Furthermore, such a heated aromatic generator having anisotropy in the cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the long axis direction has a longer axis direction in the cross-section perpendicular to the long axis direction of the heated aromatic generating substrate The number of heated aromatic generating substrates arranged in the tangential direction around the heated aromatic generator is larger than the number of heated aromatic generating substrates arranged in the normal direction around the heated aromatic generator, and it is possible to increase the filling rate while ensuring the gas flow path in the cross-section perpendicular to the long axis direction of the heated aromatic generating substrate while ensuring the gas flow path

[0268] Therefore, when smoking with a heating type aromatic device using such an aromatic cartridge equipped with such a heated aromatic generator comfortable aerosol smoke and aromatic suction can be performed. At the same time, the filling rate of the heated aromatic generating substrate is increased, an appropriate number of smoking is ensured, and the problems of combustion of the heated aromatic generating substrate during suction and dropping of the heated aromatic generating substrate during detachment of the aromatic cartridge are solved while ensuring the gas flow path ​​​​, it becomes easier to insert the aromatic cartridge into the heating element provided in the chamber of the heating type aromatherapy device. .

[0269] Even though the filling rate of such a heated aromatic generating substrate is high, a gas flow path is secured. In order to form a heated aromatic generating body having a deformed gas flow path, the following method for manufacturing a heated aromatic generating body plays an important role.

[0270] That is, the method for manufacturing the heated aromatic generating body of the present invention is such that the heated aromatic generating sheet has a cross-sectional shape that is uniform in the longitudinal direction when cut perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and is longer than twice the length of the heated aromatic generating body. It is cut into a noodle-like heated aromatic generating substrate. The first step is to place a predetermined amount of the noodle-like heated aromatic generating substrate on a web of a heated aromatic generating body packaging member supported and conveyed by a belt, in parallel with the longitudinal direction of the web of the heated aromatic generating body packaging member. The second step is to wind up the noodle-like heated aromatic generating substrate with the web of the heated aromatic generating body packaging member so as to form a cylindrical shape in the longitudinal direction by bending the belt. The third step is to adhesively bond the web of the heated aromatic generating body packaging member of the rod-shaped heated aromatic generating body manufactured in the third step along the longitudinal direction. The fourth step is to cut the rod-shaped heated aromatic generating body manufactured in the fourth step into a predetermined length. The fifth step is characterized by comprising the above steps. The third step of the method for manufacturing the heated aromatic generating body is the most important step in forming a deformed gas flow path in the heated aromatic generating body. In this step, the noodle-like heated aromatic generating substrate is aligned in the longitudinal direction of the heated aromatic generating body and placed in the longitudinal direction of the web of the heated aromatic generating body packaging member supported and conveyed by the belt. By bending the belt, the noodle-like heated aromatic generating substrate is wound up with the web of the heated aromatic generating body packaging member so as to form a cylindrical shape in the longitudinal direction.

[0271] The web of the heated aromatic generating body packaging member is supported and conveyed, and the noodle-like heated aromatic generating substrate is wound up with the web of the heated aromatic generating body packaging member so as to form a cylindrical shape in the longitudinal direction by bending the belt. The web of the heated aromatic generating body packaging member is supported and conveyed, and the noodle-like heated aromatic generating substrate is wound up with the web of the heated aromatic generating body packaging member so as to form a cylindrical shape in the longitudinal direction by bending the belt. The heated aromatic generator packaging member web forms a long rod-shaped heated aromatic generator in a cylindrical shape in the longitudinal direction. An aromatic generator is formed, and the internal structure of the heated aromatic generator is determined. The formation of a highly porous irregular gas flow path is due to the bending of the belt, causing the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating substrate to move and aggregate, forming voids in the primary aggregates. Further, the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating substrate alone or its primary aggregates move and aggregate to form secondary aggregates that generate voids, and these penetrate the heated aromatic generator to form an irregular gas flow path. At the same time, voids are generated between the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating substrate alone and its primary aggregates and the packaging member, which forms an irregular gas flow path penetrating the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generator. On the other hand, the high filling rate is due to the bending of the belt in the latter stage of this process, causing the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating substrate to be wrapped by the packaging member from a direction perpendicular to its longitudinal direction, forming a long cylindrical rod-shaped heated aromatic generator. The closer it approaches a cylindrical shape, the more smoothly the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating substrates constituting the primary and secondary aggregates of the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating substrate move, and the frequency of contact between the long-axis direction surfaces of the cross-sections perpendicular to the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating substrate and the long-axis direction surfaces of the cross-sections perpendicular to the adjacent noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating substrates increases. At the same time, the number of noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating substrates arranged in the tangential direction of the circumference of the cylinder in this long-axis direction also increases. And the filling state of the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating substrate in such an outer peripheral region forms a stable and strong structure. Conversely, in the central region of the rod-shaped heated aromatic generator, the above-mentioned bulky primary and secondary aggregates remain, so the irregular gas flow paths formed in the primary and secondary aggregates remain, and the porosity of the central region is higher than that of the outer peripheral region. The heated aromatic generator used in the aromatic cartridge is a rod-shaped heated aromatic generator whose internal structure is formed in this way. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ It is cut and has the same internal structure as such an internal structure.

[0272] That is, it is longer than the length in the longitudinal direction of the heated aromatic generator, and the cross-sectional shape is substantially the same. Place the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material in the longitudinal direction of the web of the heated aromatic generator packaging member in the form of a roll. In order to roll it up so as to be cylindrical in the longitudinal direction, the irregular gas flow path of the rod-shaped heated aromatic generator becomes a through hole. In the process of rolling it up, the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material forms a cylinder. Therefore, primary aggregates and secondary aggregates are generated, forming irregular gas flow paths by themselves, and at the same time, irregular gas flow paths can be formed between the packaging members. Also, in this process, the primary aggregates and secondary aggregates remain in the central region of the cylindrical rod-shaped heated aromatic generating substrate, but in the outer peripheral region, the long axis direction of the vertical cross-section of the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material is adjacent to the vertical cross-section of the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material. The frequency of contact with the long axis direction of the cross-section increases, and the ratio of arrangement in the tangential direction around the cylinder increases, resulting in a higher filling rate. Therefore, primary aggregates and secondary aggregates are generated, forming irregular gas flow paths by themselves, and at the same time, irregular gas flow paths can be formed between the packaging members. Also, in this process, the primary aggregates and secondary aggregates remain in the central region of the cylindrical rod-shaped heated aromatic generating substrate, but in the outer peripheral region, the long axis direction of the vertical cross-section of the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material is adjacent to the vertical cross-section of the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material. The frequency of contact with the long axis direction of the cross-section increases, and the ratio of arrangement in the tangential direction around the cylinder increases, resulting in a higher filling rate. Therefore, primary aggregates and secondary aggregates are generated, forming irregular gas flow paths by themselves, and at the same time, irregular gas flow paths can be formed between the packaging members. Also, in this process, the primary aggregates and secondary aggregates remain in the central region of the cylindrical rod-shaped heated aromatic generating substrate, but in the outer peripheral region, the long axis direction of the vertical cross-section of the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material is adjacent to the vertical cross-section of the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material. The frequency of contact with the long axis direction of the cross-section increases, and the ratio of arrangement in the tangential direction around the cylinder increases, resulting in a higher filling rate. Therefore, primary aggregates and secondary aggregates are generated, forming irregular gas flow paths by themselves, and at the same time, irregular gas flow paths can be formed between the packaging members. Also, in this process, the primary aggregates and secondary aggregates remain in the central region of the cylindrical rod-shaped heated aromatic generating substrate, but in the outer peripheral region, the long axis direction of the vertical cross-section of the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material is adjacent to the vertical cross-section of the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material. The frequency of contact with the long axis direction of the cross-section increases, and the ratio of arrangement in the tangential direction around the cylinder increases, resulting in a higher filling rate. Therefore, primary aggregates and secondary aggregates are generated, forming irregular gas flow paths by themselves, and at the same time, irregular gas flow paths can be formed between the packaging members. Also, in this process, the primary aggregates and secondary aggregates remain in the central region of the cylindrical rod-shaped heated aromatic generating substrate, but in the outer peripheral region, the long axis direction of the vertical cross-section of the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material is adjacent to the vertical cross-section of the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material. The frequency of contact with the long axis direction of the cross-section increases, and the ratio of arrangement in the tangential direction around the cylinder increases, resulting in a higher filling rate. Therefore, primary aggregates and secondary aggregates are generated, forming irregular gas flow paths by themselves, and at the same time, irregular gas flow paths can be formed between the packaging members. Also, in this process, the primary aggregates and secondary aggregates remain in the central region of the cylindrical rod-shaped heated aromatic generating substrate, but in the outer peripheral region, the long axis direction of the vertical cross-section of the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material is adjacent to the vertical cross-section of the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material. The frequency of contact with the long axis direction of the cross-section increases, and the ratio of arrangement in the tangential direction around the cylinder increases, resulting in a higher filling rate. Therefore, primary aggregates and secondary aggregates are generated, forming irregular gas flow paths by themselves, and at the same time, irregular gas flow paths can be formed between the packaging members. Also, in this process, the primary aggregates and secondary aggregates remain in the central region of the cylindrical rod-shaped heated aromatic generating substrate, but in the outer peripheral region, the long axis direction of the vertical cross-section of the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material is adjacent to the vertical cross-section of the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material. The frequency of contact with the long axis direction of the cross-section increases, and the ratio of arrangement in the tangential direction around the cylinder increases, resulting in a higher filling rate.

[0273] In order to control such behavior, the shape of the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material is important. The noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material cut in the first step has an aspect ratio of the length of the long axis to the length of the short axis of the vertical cross-section in the longitudinal direction of 1:1 to 30:1, and the aspect ratio of the length in the longitudinal direction to the length of this short axis is preferably 40:1 to 3600:1. In particular, the aspect ratio of the length of the long axis to the length of the short axis is more preferably 2:1 to 20:1, and even more preferably 5:1 to 20:1. These aspect ratios are such that the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base materials arranged in the longitudinal direction are formed into a cylindrical shape so as to wrap from the longitudinal direction and the direction perpendicular thereto. In order to control such behavior, the shape of the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material is important. The noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material cut in the first step has an aspect ratio of the length of the long axis to the length of the short axis of the vertical cross-section in the longitudinal direction of 1:1 to 30:1, and the aspect ratio of the length in the longitudinal direction to the length of this short axis is preferably 40:1 to 3600:1. In particular, the aspect ratio of the length of the long axis to the length of the short axis is more preferably 2:1 to 20:1, and even more preferably 5:1 to 20:1. These aspect ratios are such that the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base materials arranged in the longitudinal direction are formed into a cylindrical shape so as to wrap from the longitudinal direction and the direction perpendicular thereto. In order to control such behavior, the shape of the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material is important. The noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material cut in the first step has an aspect ratio of the length of the long axis to the length of the short axis of the vertical cross-section in the longitudinal direction of 1:1 to 30:1, and the aspect ratio of the length in the longitudinal direction to the length of this short axis is preferably 40:1 to 3600:1. In particular, the aspect ratio of the length of the long axis to the length of the short axis is more preferably 2:1 to 20:1, and even more preferably 5:1 to 20:1. These aspect ratios are such that the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base materials arranged in the longitudinal direction are formed into a cylindrical shape so as to wrap from the longitudinal direction and the direction perpendicular thereto. In order to control such behavior, the shape of the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material is important. The noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material cut in the first step has an aspect ratio of the length of the long axis to the length of the short axis of the vertical cross-section in the longitudinal direction of 1:1 to 30:1, and the aspect ratio of the length in the longitudinal direction to the length of this short axis is preferably 40:1 to 3600:1. In particular, the aspect ratio of the length of the long axis to the length of the short axis is more preferably 2:1 to 20:1, and even more preferably 5:1 to 20:1. These aspect ratios are such that the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base materials arranged in the longitudinal direction are formed into a cylindrical shape so as to wrap from the longitudinal direction and the direction perpendicular thereto. In order to control such behavior, the shape of the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material is important. The noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material cut in the first step has an aspect ratio of the length of the long axis to the length of the short axis of the vertical cross-section in the longitudinal direction of 1:1 to 30:1, and the aspect ratio of the length in the longitudinal direction to the length of this short axis is preferably 40:1 to 3600:1. In particular, the aspect ratio of the length of the long axis to the length of the short axis is more preferably 2:1 to 20:1, and even more preferably 5:1 to 20:1. These aspect ratios are such that the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base materials arranged in the longitudinal direction are formed into a cylindrical shape so as to wrap from the longitudinal direction and the direction perpendicular thereto. In order to control such behavior, the shape of the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material is important. The noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material cut in the first step has an aspect ratio of the length of the long axis to the length of the short axis of the vertical cross-section in the longitudinal direction of 1:1 to 30:1, and the aspect ratio of the length in the longitudinal direction to the length of this short axis is preferably 40:1 to 3600:1. In particular, the aspect ratio of the length of the long axis to the length of the short axis is more preferably 2:1 to 20:1, and even more preferably 5:1 to 20:1. These aspect ratios are such that the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base materials arranged in the longitudinal direction are formed into a cylindrical shape so as to wrap from the longitudinal direction and the direction perpendicular thereto. In order to control such behavior, the shape of the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material is important. The noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base material cut in the first step has an aspect ratio of the length of the long axis to the length of the short axis of the vertical cross-section in the longitudinal direction of 1:1 to 30:1, and the aspect ratio of the length in the longitudinal direction to the length of this short axis is preferably 40:1 to 3600:1. In particular, the aspect ratio of the length of the long axis to the length of the short axis is more preferably 2:1 to 20:1, and even more preferably 5:1 to 20:1. These aspect ratios are such that the noodle-shaped heated aromatic generating base materials arranged in the longitudinal direction are formed into a cylindrical shape so as to wrap from the longitudinal direction and the direction perpendicular thereto. is closely related to the mobility during the process, and while ensuring the gas flow path, the filling rate can be increased. Therefore, the aspect ratio of the length of the major axis to the length of the minor axis in the cross-section perpendicular to the long axis direction exceeds 30:1, and the aspect ratio of the length in the long axis direction to the length of the minor axis exceeds 3600:1. As a result, the frequency of contact of the noodle-shaped heat-generating aromatic body on the plane in the long axis direction increases, and the mobility extremely decreases, making it difficult to form primary and secondary aggregates. Also, when the aspect ratio of the length of the major axis to the length of the minor axis is 1:1, depending on the manufacturing conditions, the noodle-shaped heat-generating aromatic body may be arranged in a close-packed structure.

[0274] The shape of the cross-section perpendicular to the long axis direction of the noodle-shaped heat-generating aromatic substrate may be isotropic, an equilateral triangle, a square shape, a regular polygon such as a regular pentagon, and a circle, and there is no problem, but in forming a non-uniform gas flow path it is more preferable to be a rectangle, an ellipse, etc. having a minor axis and a major axis, and even more preferably a substantially rectangular shape.

[0275] Also, the third step of rounding the noodle-shaped heat-generating aromatic substrate of the present invention into a cylinder in the long axis direction is to provide a guide having a groove capable of gradually bending the belt into a cylindrical shape, together with the belt, supporting and conveying the packaging member supported by the belt and the noodle-shaped heat-generating aromatic substrate placed on the packaging member through it. This belt can use, for example, a garniture tape used in cigarette paper rolls.

[0276] As is clear from the above, in the cross-section perpendicular to the long axis direction of the rod-shaped heat-generating aromatic body, when the central region and the outer peripheral region are equally divided by area, the central region has a higher porosity than the outer peripheral region. ​​It can be, and this state is directly reflected in the heated aroma generating body provided in the aroma cartridge. It is.

[0277] This is because the noodle-shaped heated aroma generating base material having anisotropy in the cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is rolled up by the packaging member, and in the process of forming the primary aggregate and the secondary aggregate, the plane in the major axis direction in the cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is more frequently in contact with the plane in the major axis direction in the cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the adjacent noodle-shaped heated aroma generating base material than the plane in the minor axis direction in the cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the adjacent noodle-shaped heated aroma generating base material. Further, in this process the number of noodle-shaped heated aroma generating base materials whose major axis direction in the cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the noodle-shaped heated aroma generating base material is arranged in the tangential direction around the rod-shaped heated aroma generating body is larger than the number of noodle-shaped heated aroma generating base materials whose major axis direction in the cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the noodle-shaped heated aroma generating base material is arranged in the normal direction around the rod-shaped heated aroma generating body This is also closely related to the fact that it can be. And, in the structure of the cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of such a rod-shaped heated aroma generating body, as described above the shape of the noodle-shaped heated aroma generating base material has a great influence, but it can also be controlled by the conveying speed of the belt, the shape of the guide, etc.

[0278] And, in the structure of the cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of such a rod-shaped heated aroma generating body, as described above the shape of the noodle-shaped heated aroma generating base material has a great influence, but it can also be controlled by the conveying speed of the belt, the shape of the guide, etc.

[0279] Furthermore, in order to simplify and facilitate the linear adhesion in the longitudinal direction of the heated aroma generating body packaging member, in parallel with the first step, a step of applying a predetermined amount of hot melt adhesive to a predetermined position of the web of the heated aroma generating body packaging member is added, and it is preferable to provide heating means in the fourth step.

[0280] And, the manufacturing method of the above-mentioned heated aroma generating body is continuously manufactured by the following device It becomes possible. That is, the manufacturing apparatus of the heated aroma generator of the present invention is the supply apparatus of the noodle-shaped heated aroma generation base material in which the heated aroma generation sheet is cut, and the heated aroma generator packaging member web supply apparatus, the drive apparatus of the endless belt that supports and conveys the heated aroma generator packaging member web, the guide having a plurality of grooves provided in the endless belt conveyance path, and the heated aroma generation body packaging member web adhesion apparatus, and a cutter for the rod-shaped heated aroma generator in which the noodle-shaped heated aroma generation base material is wound up by the heated aroma generator packaging member web are continuously driven. Here, the grooves of the plurality of guides are provided with 3 to 4 different guides so as to be stepwise cylindrical from a groove of about a crescent moon, through a groove of about a half moon, to a groove close to a full moon. It is preferable that Furthermore, the manufacturing apparatus of the heated aroma generator of the present invention aims at simplifying the adhesion process of the heated aroma generator packaging member, and the supply apparatus of the noodle-shaped heated aroma generation base material in which the heated aroma generation sheet is cut, and the supply apparatus of the heated aroma generator packaging member web in which a predetermined amount of hot melt adhesive is applied to a predetermined position, the drive apparatus of the endless belt that supports and conveys the heated aroma generator packaging member web, and the endless belt conveyance path A guide having a plurality of grooves provided therein, a heating device for the heated aroma generator packaging member web, and a cutter for the rod-shaped heated aroma generator in which the noodle-shaped heated aroma generation base material is wound up by the heated aroma generator packaging member web are continuously driven. It is more preferable that

[0281] The heated aroma generator as described above is used as the heated aroma generator (20, 110) depicted in FIGS. 1, 2, 4 to 7, and 10 to 17. In particular, FIGS. 10 to 14 show the heated aroma generation body

[0282] As described above, the heated aroma generator is used as the heated aroma generator (20, 110) depicted in FIGS. 1, 2, 4 to 7, and 10 to 17. In particular, FIGS. 10 to 14 show the heated aroma generation body (20, 110). In particular, FIGS. 10 to 14 show the heated aroma ​​​​​​Fragrance generator (20), cooling member (40), filter member (50), mouthpiece (60) Examples of various fragrance cartridges connected in this order are shown in FIGS. 15 and 16. FIG. 15 depicts an example of a fragrance cartridge in which the mouthpiece is replaced with a filter member (50).

[0283] The cooling region defining member (40) shown in FIG. 10 is adjacent to the heated fragrance generator (20) on the upstream side U. For example, it is a cardboard wound in a cylindrical shape with an outer diameter of 5.5 mm and a length of 25 mm. It is cardboard.

[0284] The filter member (50) shown in FIG. 10 is adjacent to the cooling region defining member (40) on the upstream side U. The filter member (50) is, for example, cellulose acetate fibers formed into a cylindrical shape with an outer diameter of 5.5 mm and a length of 8 mm. It is cellulose acetate fibers formed into a cylindrical shape with an outer diameter of 5.5 mm and a length of 8 mm.

[0285] The mouthpiece (60) shown in FIG. 10 is adjacent to the filter member (50) on the upstream side U. The mouthpiece (60) is, for example, a cardboard wound in a cylindrical shape with an outer diameter of 5.5 mm and a length of 8 mm. It is cardboard wound in a cylindrical shape with an outer diameter of 5.5 mm and a length of 8 mm.

[0286] The outer diameters of the heated fragrance generator (20), the cooling region defining member (40), the filter member (50), and the mouthpiece (60) are preferably 4.7 to 6.1 mm. Since the heated fragrance generator having such an outer diameter is preferably used for a smoking device that heats from the periphery of the heated fragrance generator, the heat obtained from the periphery is efficiently transmitted to the entire heated fragrance generator. Since the cross-section of a smoking article is usually circular, the term "outer diameter" is used, but assuming that the cross-section is, for example, rectangular, it is expressed as the peripheral length. Although it is expressed as "outer diameter", assuming that the cross-section is, for example, rectangular, it is expressed as the peripheral length. It is preferably done, in which case the peripheral length is 14.8 to 19.2 mm.

[0287] The heated aroma generator (20), the cooling region defining member (40), the filter member (50), and also, the mouthpiece (60) is packaged by the packaging member (70).

[0288] Note that each dimension shown in FIGS. 9-1 and 10 is merely an example, and dimensions other than these may also be acceptable.

[0289] FIG. 11 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a usage mode of the aroma cartridge (80).

[0290] The aroma cartridge (80) is used by being attached to the smoking device main body (90). The smoking device main body (90) uses the electric power supplied from a battery (not shown) disposed inside the smoking device main body (90) to heat the heated aroma generator (20) portion of the aroma cartridge (80) from its surroundings. An aerosol containing an aroma component is generated from the heated aroma generator (20), and the generated aerosol moves from the upstream U side to the downstream D side and is suctioned by the user from the mouthpiece (60) portion.

[0291] The aerosol is cooled when passing through the inside of the cooling region defining member (40) which is a cardboard wound in a cylindrical shape. That is, the inside of the cooling region defining member (40) is a cooling region for cooling the aerosol. The cooling region is defined by the cooling region defining member (40). The filter member (50) removes, for example, fine particles contained in the gas suctioned by the user.

[0292] FIGS. 12 to 16 are schematic perspective views showing an aroma cartridge according to a modification.

[0293] ​​​ One of the embodiments will be described with the first modification. FIG. 12 shows a schematic perspective view of an aroma cartridge according to the first modification.

[0294] The aroma cartridge according to the first modification has a plurality of holes (ventilation regions) (50a) formed at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the filter member (50) at the corresponding positions of the packaging member (70) and the filter member (50) in the aroma cartridge (80) in the embodiment. The holes ( 50a) penetrate the packaging member (70), and recesses are formed in the filter member (50). The holes (50a) are drilled at a position 2 mm away from one end side of the filter member (50). The number of the holes (50a) is, for example, 12 to 36, and as an example, 24.

[0295] Since the holes (50a) are formed in the filter member (50), the user can more easily suck the aerosol containing the aromatic component. When the user sucks from the mouthpiece (60), the aerosol containing the natural aroma of the aromatic substrate staying in the cooling region determined by the cooling region determining member (40) is cooled together with the outside air flowing in from the holes (50a). As a result, it is expected that the aerosol particles will be well dispersed in the intake air sucked by the user, and the aerosol generated in this way is expected to be well suited for enjoying the aroma. In addition, the user can more easily suck the aerosol containing the aromatic component, and can further avoid the user from sucking the high-temperature aerosol. Therefore, it becomes an aroma cartridge that can further enjoy the natural aroma of the aromatic substrate.

[0296] ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​One of the embodiments will be described with the second modification. In FIG. 8, a schematic perspective view of an aromatic cartridge according to the second modification is shown. ridge

[0297] In the first modification, a plurality of holes (50a) are formed at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the filter member (50) at the corresponding positions of the packaging member (70) and the filter member (50). ridge However, in the second modification, a plurality of holes (ventilation area) (50b) are formed at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the cooling area defining member (40) at the corresponding positions of the packaging member (70) and the cooling area defining member (40). ridge The holes (50b) are through holes that penetrate the cardboard constituting the packaging member (70) and the cooling area defining member (40). The holes (50b) are drilled at a position 2 mm away from the other end side of the cooling area defining member (40). The number of the holes (50b) is, for example, 12 to 36, and as an example, 24. ridge ridge ridge

[0298] Since the holes (50b) are formed in the filter member (50), when the user sucks through the mouse piece, the aerosol containing the natural fragrance of the fragrance base material staying in the cooling area defined by the cooling area defining member (40) flows in through the holes (50b) and is strongly stirred and cooled together with the outside air, resulting in a finer aerosol being more favorably dispersed in the intake air that the user inhales. The aerosol thus generated is expected to be more suitable for enjoying the fragrance. Also, the user can more easily inhale the aerosol containing the fragrance component, and can further avoid inhaling the high-temperature aerosol by the user, so that it becomes an aromatic cartridge that can more enjoy the natural fragrance of the fragrance base material. ridge ridge ridge ridge ridge ridge ridge ridge

[0299] In another embodiment of the second modification, the aromatic cartridge according to the second modification does not include a mouthpiece (60) made of cardboard wound in a cylindrical shape. For example, referring to FIG. 15, the mouthpiece area (50m) where the user puts their mouth and sucks is defined in the downstream D-side area of the filter member (50). The length of the filter member (50) made of cellulose acetate fibers formed in a cylindrical shape is 8 mm in the second modification, while in another embodiment of the second modification, it is set to 16 mm. Also, in another embodiment of the second modification, the aromatic cartridge according to the second modification does not include a mouthpiece (60) made of cardboard wound in a cylindrical shape. For example, referring to FIG. 15, the mouthpiece area (50m) where the user puts their mouth and sucks is defined in the downstream D-side area of the filter member (50). In the second modification, the cooling area defining member (40) is 25 mm, while in another embodiment of the second modification, it is 30 - 35 mm,

[0300] for example, 31 mm, and the length of the filter member (50) is, for example, 10 mm. Since the cooling area defining member (40) can be made longer, there is an advantage that even if a large amount is inhaled, the natural aroma and taste of the aromatic base material can be stably obtained. Also, in another embodiment of the second modification, the aromatic cartridge according to the second modification does not include a mouthpiece (60) made of cardboard wound in a cylindrical shape. For example, referring to FIG. 15, the mouthpiece area (50m) where the user puts their mouth and sucks is defined in the downstream D-side area of the filter member (50). In the second modification, the cooling area defining member (40) is 25 mm, while in another embodiment of the second modification, it is 30 - 35 mm, (40) is 25 mm, while in another embodiment of the second modification, it is 30 - 35 mm, for example, 31 mm, and the length of the filter member (50) is, for example, 10 mm. Since the cooling area defining member (40) can be made longer, there is an advantage that even if a large amount is inhaled, the natural aroma and taste of the aromatic base material can be stably obtained. One embodiment will be described with the third modification. FIG. 14 shows a schematic perspective view of an aromatic cartridge according to the third modification. The aromatic cartridge according to the third modification is the same as the aromatic cartridge (80) in the example,

[0301] except that at the corresponding positions of the packaging member (70) and the filter member (50), a filter member (5 is shown.

[0302] In the aromatic cartridge according to the third modification, at the corresponding positions of the packaging member (70) and the filter member (50) in the aromatic cartridge (80) in the example, a filter member (5 is provided. A plurality of holes (50a) are formed at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of (0), and the packaging member (70) and at the corresponding positions of the cooling region determining member (40), a plurality of holes (50b) are formed at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the cooling region determining member (40) are formed. The hole (50a) is drilled at a position 2 mm away from one end side of the filter member (5 0). The hole (50b) is drilled at a position 2 mm away from the other end side of the cooling region determining member (40).

[0303] Therefore, when the user sucks from the mouthpiece, the aerosol containing the natural fragrance of the fragrance base material staying in the cooling region determined by the cooling region determining member (40) is strongly stirred and cooled together with the outside air flowing in from the hole (50 b), and as a result of being cooled together with the outside air flowing in from the hole (50a), the user inhales the finer aerosol particles into the inhaled air in a very good dispersed state. The synergistic effect is expected, and the aerosol generated in this way is expected to be very suitable for enjoying the fragrance. Also, the user is more likely to suck the aerosol containing the fragrance component, and it becomes possible to further avoid the user from inhaling the high temperature aerosol. Therefore, in the first and second modifications, it becomes a fragrance cartridge that can further enjoy the natural fragrance of the fragrance base material more. One embodiment will be described with the fourth modification. Fig. 15 shows a schematic perspective view of a fragrance cartridge according to the fourth modification.

[0304] One embodiment is described with the fourth modification. Fig. 15 shows a schematic perspective view of a fragrance cartridge according to the fourth modification.

[0305] The fragrance cartridge according to the fourth modification is composed of cardboard wound in a cylindrical shape in the embodiment ​​​​​It does not include the mouthpiece (60). The mouthpiece area (50m) where the user puts the mouth and sucks is defined as the downstream D-side area of the filter member (50). In the fourth modification example, it is defined in the downstream D-side area of the filter member (50). In the fourth modification example, the filter member (50) made of cellulose acetate fibers formed into a cylindrical shape has a length of, for example, 16 mm. The length of the filter member (50) made of cellulose acetate fibers formed into a cylindrical shape is, for example, 16 mm.

[0306] The aromatic cartridge according to the fourth modification example includes a heated aromatic generator (20), a cooling area defining member (40), and a filter member (50) arranged adjacent to each other in order. The aromatic cartridge includes a heated aromatic generator (20), a cooling area defining member (40), and a filter member (50) arranged adjacent to each other in order. It has a cylindrical appearance with an outer diameter of 5.5 mm and a length of 83 mm.

[0307] By not including the mouthpiece (60) made of cardboard wound in a cylindrical shape and substituting it with the filter member (50), the number of parts can be reduced and the man-hours for assembly can be reduced in creating the aromatic cartridge. By not including the mouthpiece (60) made of cardboard wound in a cylindrical shape and substituting it with the filter member (50), the number of parts can be reduced and the man-hours for assembly can be reduced in creating the aromatic cartridge. Also, as another embodiment of the fourth modification example, there is an embodiment in which the cooling area defining member (40) is 31 mm and the length of the filter member (50) is, for example, 10 mm. Since the cooling area defining member (40) can be made longer, there is an advantage that the natural aroma and taste of the aromatic base material can be stably obtained even if a large amount is inhaled.

[0308] Also, as another embodiment of the fourth modification example, there is an embodiment in which the cooling area defining member (40) is less than 10 to 15 mm. For example, there is an embodiment in which the cooling area defining member (40) is 14 mm and the length of the filter member (50) is, for example, 27 mm. Shortening the cooling area defining member (40) has the advantage that the natural aroma and taste of the aromatic base material can be sufficiently obtained from the first smoking operation. Also, as another embodiment of the fourth modification example, there is an embodiment in which the cooling area defining member (40) is less than 10 to 15 mm. For example, there is an embodiment in which the cooling area defining member (40) is 14 mm and the length of the filter member (50) is, for example, 27 mm. Shortening the cooling area defining member (40) has the advantage that the natural aroma and taste of the aromatic base material can be sufficiently obtained from the first smoking operation. Since the cooling area defining member (40) can be made longer, there is an advantage that the natural aroma and taste of the aromatic base material can be stably obtained even if a large amount is inhaled. Since the cooling area defining member (40) can be made longer, there is an advantage that the natural aroma and taste of the aromatic base material can be stably obtained even if a large amount is inhaled.

[0309] Also, as another embodiment of the fourth modification example, there is an embodiment in which the cooling area defining member (40) is less than 10 to 15 mm. For example, there is an embodiment in which the cooling area defining member (40) is 14 mm and the length of the filter member (50) is, for example, 27 mm. Shortening the cooling area defining member (40) has the advantage that the natural aroma and taste of the aromatic base material can be sufficiently obtained from the first smoking operation. Also, as another embodiment of the fourth modification example, there is an embodiment in which the cooling area defining member (40) is less than 10 to 15 mm. For example, there is an embodiment in which the cooling area defining member (40) is 14 mm and the length of the filter member (50) is, for example, 27 mm. Shortening the cooling area defining member (40) has the advantage that the natural aroma and taste of the aromatic base material can be sufficiently obtained from the first smoking operation. For example, there is an embodiment in which the cooling area defining member (40) is 14 mm and the length of the filter member (50) is, for example, 27 mm. Shortening the cooling area defining member (40) has the advantage that the natural aroma and taste of the aromatic base material can be sufficiently obtained from the first smoking operation. Shortening the cooling area defining member (40) has the advantage that the natural aroma and taste of the aromatic base material can be sufficiently obtained from the first smoking operation. Shortening the cooling area defining member (40) has the advantage that the natural aroma and taste of the aromatic base material can be sufficiently obtained from the first smoking operation.

[0310] One embodiment will be described with a fifth modification. FIG. 16 shows a schematic perspective view of an aromatic cartridge according to the fifth modification.

[0311] The aromatic cartridge according to the fifth modification is different from the aromatic cartridge according to the fourth modification in that a plurality of holes (50a) are formed at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the filter member (50) at the corresponding positions of the packaging member (70) and the filter member (50). The holes (50a) are formed near the end portion on the side of the cooling region determining member (40). Due to the holes (50a), the packaging member (70) is penetrated and a recess is formed in the filter member (50). The holes (50a) are drilled at a position 2 mm away from one end of the filter member (50). The number of the holes (50a) is, for example, 12 to 36, and as an example, 24.

[0312] Since the holes (50a) are formed in the filter member (50), it becomes easier for the user to suck the aerosol containing the aromatic component. When the user sucks from the mouthpiece, the natural aroma of the aromatic base material staying in the cooling region determined by the cooling region determining member (40) is cooled together with the outside air flowing in from the holes (50a), and as a result, finer aerosol particles are expected to be well dispersed in the intake air sucked by the user. The aerosol generated in this way is expected to be well suited for enjoying the aroma. In addition, since it becomes easier for the user to suck the aerosol containing the aromatic component and it is possible to further avoid the user from sucking the high-temperature aerosol, an aromatic cartridge that allows the user to further enjoy the natural aroma of the aromatic base material can be expected. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​ It will trigger.

[0313] Exclude the mouthpiece (60) composed of cardboard wound in a cylindrical shape, and substitute it with the filter member (50). This can reduce the number of parts and the man-hours for assembly when creating the aromatic cartridge. Moreover, as another embodiment of the fifth modification, there is an embodiment in which the cooling region determining member (40) is 31 mm and the length of the filter member (50) is, for example, 10 mm. Since the cooling region determining member (40) can be made longer, there is an advantage that the natural aroma and taste of the aromatic base material can be stably obtained even if a large amount is inhaled.

[0314] Also, as another embodiment of the fifth modification, there is an embodiment in which the cooling region determining member (40) is less than 10 to 15 mm. For example, there is an embodiment in which the cooling region determining member (40) is 14 mm and the length of the filter member (50) is, for example, 27 mm. Shortening the cooling region determining member (40) has the advantage that the natural aroma and taste of the aromatic base material can be sufficiently obtained from the first smoking operation.

[0315] Furthermore, as another embodiment of the fifth modification, there is an embodiment in which the cooling region determining member (40) is less than 10 to 15 mm. For example, there is an embodiment in which the cooling region determining member (40) is 14 mm and the length of the filter member (50) is, for example, 27 mm. Shortening the cooling region determining member (40) has the advantage that the natural aroma and taste of the aromatic base material can be sufficiently obtained from the first smoking operation.

[0316] As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, in the aromatic cartridge according to the fourth and fifth modifications, the length of the cooling region determining member (40) is 25 mm and the length of the filter member (50) is 16 mm. However, the lengths of the cooling region determining member (40) and the filter member (50) can be appropriately changed. For example, under the condition that the total of the length of the cooling region determining member (40) and the length of the filter member (50) is 41 mm, the length of the cooling region determining member (40) is 10 to 35 mm, and the f The length of the filter member (50) can be set to 6 to 31 mm or the like. Also, it is possible to independently set the length of the cooling region determination member (40) to 10 mm or more. This is because when the length of the cooling region determination member (40) is 10 mm or more, sufficient cooling capacity can be ensured. When the length of the cooling region determination member (40) is 10 mm or more and less than 15 mm, there is an advantage that the natural aroma and flavor of the aromatic base material can be sufficiently obtained from the first smoking operation. When it is 15 to 30 mm, the natural aroma and flavor of the aromatic base material can be stably obtained during the smoking operation after the initial smoking. When it is more than 30 mm,

[0317] even if a large inhalation is made, there is an advantage that the natural aroma and flavor of the aromatic base material can be stably obtained. However, when it is more than 30 mm, it is preferably 45 mm or less, and more preferably 35 mm or less. When the length of the cooling region determination member (40) is 45 mm or less, a preferable cooling state can be obtained, and when it is 35 mm or less, an even more preferable cooling state can be obtained. Regarding the position where the hole (50a) is drilled in the filter member (50), if it is provided in a region within 4 mm from one end side of the filter member (50), as a result of being cooled together with the outside air flowing in from the hole (50a), it is easy to make the finer aerosol particles well dispersed in the intake air inhaled by the user. If it is provided in a region within 2.5 mm, a more effectively dispersed state can be achieved, which is preferable. Regarding the position where the hole (50b) is drilled in the cooling region determination member (40), if it is provided in a region within 4 mm from the other end side of the cooling region determination member (40), the outside air flowing in from the hole (50b) can be cooled, and the same effect as that of the filter member (50) can be obtained.

[0318] For the position where the hole (50a) is drilled in the filter member (50), if it is provided in a region within 4 mm from one end side of the filter member (50), as a result of being cooled together with the outside air flowing in from the hole (50a), it is easy to make the finer aerosol particles well dispersed in the intake air inhaled by the user. If it is provided in a region within 2.5 mm, a more effectively dispersed state can be achieved, which is preferable. Regarding the position where the hole (50b) is drilled in the cooling region determination member (40), if it is provided in a region within 4 mm from the other end side of the cooling region determination member (40), the outside air flowing in from the hole (50b) can be cooled, and the same effect as that of the filter member (50) can be obtained.

[0319] For the position where the hole (50b) is drilled in the cooling region determination member (40), if it is provided in a region within 4 mm from the other end side of the cooling region determination member (40), the outside air flowing in from the hole (50b) As a result of being strongly stirred and cooled together with the outside air, finer aerosol is more likely to be dispersed better in the intake air inhaled by the user, and it is preferable to provide it within 2.5 mm from the other end, so that a more effectively well-dispersed state can be achieved. It is more likely to be in a better dispersed state, and it is preferable to provide it within 2.5 mm from the other end, so that a more effectively well-dispersed state can be achieved. It is preferable because a more effectively well-dispersed state can be achieved.

[0320] As described above, the present invention has been described along with examples and modified examples, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, in the examples and modified examples, a strip-shaped heat-generating aromatic generating substrate (10) having a length of 42 mm, a width of 1.5 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm was used. As an example, a strip-shaped heat-generating aromatic generating substrate having a length of 20 to 54 mm, a width of 0.5 to 3.0 mm, and a thickness of 0.1 to 0.5 mm can be used. Also, when it is rod-shaped, it can be a heat-generating aromatic generating substrate having a length of 20 to 54 mm and an outer diameter of 0.2 to 3.0 mm. As another example, it is also possible to set the length of the strip-shaped or rod-shaped filler to 34 mm or more, preferably 50 mm or less, and preferably 34 to 50 mm. The strip-shaped or rod-shaped filler as described above is preferable because when heated by the smoking device main body, it is easy to generate an aerosol containing the aromatic component of the aromatic substrate. For example, in the examples and modified examples, a strip-shaped heat-generating aromatic generating substrate (10) having a length of 42 mm, a width of 1.5 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm was used. However, as an example, a strip-shaped heat-generating aromatic generating substrate having a length of 20 to 54 mm, a width of 0.5 to 3.0 mm, and a thickness of 0.1 to 0.5 mm can be used. Also, when it is rod-shaped, it can be a heat-generating aromatic generating substrate having a length of 20 to 54 mm and an outer diameter of 0.2 to 3.0 mm. As another example, it is also possible to set the length of the strip-shaped or rod-shaped filler to 34 mm or more, preferably 50 mm or less, and preferably 34 to 50 mm. The strip-shaped or rod-shaped filler as described above is preferable because when heated by the smoking device main body, it is easy to generate an aerosol containing the aromatic component of the aromatic substrate. Also, as another example, it is also possible to set the length of the strip-shaped or rod-shaped filler to 34 mm or more, preferably 50 mm or less, and preferably 34 to 50 mm. The strip-shaped or rod-shaped filler as described above is preferable because when heated by the smoking device main body, it is easy to generate an aerosol containing the aromatic component of the aromatic substrate. When the strip-shaped or rod-shaped filler is heated by the smoking device main body, it is easy to generate an aerosol containing the aromatic component of the aromatic substrate, so it is preferable. It is preferable because it is easy to generate an aerosol containing the aromatic component of the aromatic substrate.

[0321] Furthermore, the heat-generating aromatic generating substrate contains an aromatic substrate that is the source of the aroma and an aerosol former, contains 30% by mass or more and 90% by mass or less of the aromatic substrate that is the source of the aroma, and contains 5% by mass or more and 40% by mass or less of the aerosol former. When the heat-generating aromatic generating body having the heat-generating aromatic generating substrate contains 0.12 g or more of the aromatic substrate that is the source of the aroma and 0.02 g or more of the aerosol former, in particular, an aromatic cartridge capable of enjoying the natural aroma of the aromatic substrate can be obtained. Furthermore, the heat-generating aromatic generating substrate contains an aromatic substrate that is the source of the aroma and an aerosol former, contains 30% by mass or more and 90% by mass or less of the aromatic substrate that is the source of the aroma, and contains 5% by mass or more and 40% by mass or less of the aerosol former. When the heat-generating aromatic generating body having the heat-generating aromatic generating substrate contains 0.12 g or more of the aromatic substrate that is the source of the aroma and 0.02 g or more of the aerosol former, in particular, an aromatic cartridge capable of enjoying the natural aroma of the aromatic substrate can be obtained. Furthermore, the heat-generating aromatic generating substrate contains an aromatic substrate that is the source of the aroma and an aerosol former, contains 30% by mass or more and 90% by mass or less of the aromatic substrate that is the source of the aroma, and contains 5% by mass or more and 40% by mass or less of the aerosol former. When the heat-generating aromatic generating body having the heat-generating aromatic generating substrate contains 0.12 g or more of the aromatic substrate that is the source of the aroma and 0.02 g or more of the aerosol former, in particular, an aromatic cartridge capable of enjoying the natural aroma of the aromatic substrate can be obtained. In particular, an aromatic cartridge capable of enjoying the natural aroma of the aromatic substrate can be obtained.

[0322] In addition, in this specification, the "rod-shaped heat-generating aromatic substrate" has a shape with a longitudinal direction and is a heat-generating aromatic substrate whose cross-section in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is a perfect circle or an ellipse . Also, in the "rod-shaped heat-generating aromatic substrate", the "outer diameter" means the diameter when the cross-section is a perfect circle shape, and the length of the major axis when the cross-section is an ellipse shape. Furthermore, in this specification, even when the cross-section in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is a polygon, it is still a "rod-shaped heat-generating aromatic substrate", and the diameter of the circumscribed circle having the largest diameter among one or more circles circumscribing the polygon is defined as the "outer diameter".

[0323] Also, in the examples and modified examples, the heat-generating aromatic body (20) obtained by winding the heat-generating aromatic substrate (10) with the packaging member (30) was used, but the packaging member (70) may also serve as the packaging member (30) that winds the heat-generating aromatic substrate (10). Since the airflow of the aerosol is stabilized , it becomes easier for the user to inhale the aromatic component.

[0324] Furthermore, in the aromatic cartridge according to the examples and modified examples, a lid may be arranged on the upstream U side of the heat-generating aromatic body (20). Thereby, the dissipation of the aroma of the heat-generating aromatic substrate (10) can be suppressed, and at the same time, for example, when transporting the aromatic cartridge, it is possible to prevent the heat-generating aromatic substrate (10) from falling off from the aromatic cartridge. The lid can be formed of a filter , paper, sponge, etc. Furthermore, it is also possible to arrange the lid on the downstream D side of the heat-generating aromatic body (20).

[0325] Also, the first and second binders may be configured to also serve as the aromatic substrate that is the source of the aroma. ​​​​​​​

[0326] Furthermore, in the embodiment, the heated aroma generator (20), the cooling region defining member (40), the filter member (50), and the mouthpiece (60) are arranged adjacent to each other in this order, and a packaging member such as cigarette paper is wound around them to manufacture the aroma cartridge. However, they may be inserted into a pre-formed cylindrical packaging member (70) so that the heated aroma generator (20), the cooling region defining member (40), the filter member (50), and the mouthpiece (60) are arranged in this order for manufacturing. It is also possible to manufacture by winding some of the members with the packaging member (70) and then inserting the remaining members. As an example, the aroma cartridge according to the fourth modification example (see FIG. 15) can be manufactured by winding a heated aroma generator (20) having a length of 42 mm and a cooling region defining member (40) having a length of 25 mm with a packaging member (70) having a length of 83 mm, and then inserting a filter member (50) having a length of 16 mm.

[0327] Also, in the manufacture of the aroma cartridge according to the embodiment, the heated aroma generator (20) ( length 42 mm), the cooling region defining member (40) (length 25 mm), the filter member (50) (length 8 mm), and the mouthpiece (60) (length 8 mm) are wound with a packaging member (70) having a length equal to the sum of the lengths of these members, which is 83 mm. However, it may be wound with a packaging member (70) having a length shorter than the sum of the lengths of these members. For example, as shown in FIG. 17, the mouthpiece (60) (length 8 mm), the filter member (50) (length 8 mm), and all of the cooling region defining member (40) (length 25 mm) and a length of the packaging member (70) covering a part of the heated aroma generator (20) can be wound to manufacture the aroma cartridge.

[0328] In addition, in the embodiment where a plurality of strip-shaped heat-generating aromatic substrates are arranged with their longitudinal directions aligned, and in the aromatic cartridge according to the modification example, for example, when attached to the smoking implement main body, the heat-generating aromatic substrate (10) contained in the aromatic generator (20) is broken, which causes a problem in use is reduced. In order to make the heat-generating aromatic substrate (10) less likely to break, when the heat-generating aromatic substrate (10) is strip-shaped, it is preferable to include 9 or more in the heat-generating aromatic generator (20), and when it is rod-shaped, it is preferable to include 15 or more in the heat-generating aromatic generator (20). .

[0329] Also, the length of such a rod-shaped or strip-shaped filler being substantially equal to the length of the heat-generating aromatic generator (20) makes it even less likely to break.

[0330] In addition, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that various changes, improvements, combinations, etc. are possible.

[0331] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to production examples and examples. However, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited only to the following examples. In the following examples, unless otherwise specified, the operations were carried out at room temperature (25 °C). Also, unless otherwise specified, “%” and “parts” mean “mass %” and “parts by mass”, respectively.

[0332] (Production Example 1) The tea leaves were dried at 70 °C, pulverized, and those passing through an 80-mesh sieve were used. The water content was 2 mass %. 100 parts by mass of the dried and pulverized tea leaves 30 parts by mass of glycerin 30 parts by mass of propylene glycol 5 parts by mass of menthol 15 parts by mass of microcrystalline cellulose 10 parts by mass of polyvinyl polypyrrolidone 4 parts by mass of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose 1.5 parts by mass of xylitol 1 part by mass of glucomannan They were put into a mixer and mixed for 15 minutes to obtain an aromatic base material composition.

[0333] The microcrystalline cellulose in Production Example 1 had an average particle diameter of 90 μm and a mass average molecular weight (Mw ) of 36,000. Furthermore, the residue on a sieve with an opening of 75 μm of the microcrystalline cellulose was 52% by mass based on the total amount of the microcrystalline cellulose, and the residue on a sieve with an opening of 250 μm of the microcrystalline cellulose was 1% by mass based on the total amount of the microcrystalline cellulose.

[0334] The obtained aromatic base material composition was subjected to a filler forming step [means] (F). The aromatic base material composition was made into a sheet with a desired thickness by a three-roll mill while kneading and dispersing. In this production example the aromatic base material composition was put into a three-roll mill, and while observing the state of the sheet, 20 parts by mass of pure water was added, and the step [means] of pressing a doctor blade against the roll to collect a sheet-like material was repeated 8 times.

[0335] The sheet of the aromatic base material composition thus obtained had a thickness of 0.3 mm. The sheet of the aromatic base material composition was cut into a rectangle with a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm. Then, this cut piece was processed into a rectangle with a width of 15 mm, a length of 50 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm. The mass of the processed sheet of the aromatic base material composition was about 0.30 g. This sample was used for Evaluation 1 described later and is the sample to be used.

[0336] (Production Example 2) In the same manner as in Production Example 1, an aromatic base material composition was prepared. Subsequently, in the filler molding step [means] (F), a sheet of the aromatic base material composition with a thickness of 0.1 mm was obtained. The sheet of the aromatic base material composition was cut into a rectangle with a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm. Next, this cut piece was fed into a rotary cutter and processed into a shape with a width of 1.5 mm, a length of 240 mm, and a thickness of 0.1 mm to obtain a sheet cut piece. 150 of the sheet cut pieces were bundled, aligned in the longitudinal direction, and then wrapped with paper having a basis weight of 34 g / m2, glued, and formed into a cylindrical shape (rolled product). The inner diameter of the cylinder was set to 6.9 mm. The cylindrical object (rolled product) thus obtained was cut into pieces with a length of 12.0 mm to obtain a heatable aromatic generator. That is, a heatable aromatic generator containing a heatable aromatic generating base material having a shape with a width of 1.5 mm, a length of 12.0 mm, and a thickness of 0.1 m m was obtained. The mass of the heatable aromatic generator was 0.29 g, and the volume filling ratio of the filler with respect to the volume of the heatable aromatic generator was 0 .60. .

[0337] (Production Example 3) In the same manner as in Production Example 1, an aromatic base material composition was prepared. Subsequently, in the filler molding step [means] (F), a sheet of the aromatic base material composition with a thickness of 0.3 mm was obtained. The sheet of the aromatic base material composition was cut into a rectangle with a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm. Next, this cut piece was fed into a rotary cutter and processed into a shape with a width of 1.5 mm, a length of 240 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm to obtain a sheet cut piece. 50 of the sheet cut pieces were bundled, aligned in the longitudinal direction, and then wrapped with paper having a basis weight of 34 g / m2, glued, and formed into a cylindrical shape (rolled product). The inner diameter of the cylinder was set to 6.9 mm. The cylindrical object (rolled product) thus obtained was cut into pieces with a length of 12.0 mm ​​Thus, a heated aromatic generator was obtained. That is, a heated aromatic generator containing a heated aromatic generating substrate having a shape of 1.5 mm in width, 12.0 mm in length, and 0.3 mm in thickness was obtained. The mass of the heated aromatic generator was 0.29 g, and the volume filling ratio of the filler with respect to the volume of the heated aromatic generator was 0.60.

[0338] (Production Example 4) In the same manner as in Production Example 1, an aromatic substrate composition was prepared. In the subsequent filler forming step [means] (F), a sheet of the aromatic substrate composition with a thickness of 0.5 mm was obtained. The sheet of the aromatic substrate composition was cut into a rectangle with a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm. Next, this cut piece was supplied to a rotary cutter and processed into a sheet cut piece having a shape of 1.5 mm in width, 240 mm in length, and 0.5 mm in thickness. Thirty of the sheet cut pieces were bundled and aligned in the longitudinal direction, and then wound and wrapped with paper having a basis weight of 3 4 g / m2 and glued to form a cylindrical shape (rolled product). The inner diameter of the cylinder was 6.9 mm. The thus formed cylindrical shape (rolled product) was cut into a length of 12.0 mm to obtain a heated aromatic generator. That is, a heated aromatic generator containing a heated aromatic generating substrate having a shape of 1.5 mm in width, 12.0 mm in length, and 0.5 m m in thickness was obtained. The mass of the heated aromatic generator was 0.29 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated aromatic generating substrate with respect to the volume of the heated aromatic generator was 0.60.

[0339] (Production Example 5) An aromatic substrate composition was prepared in the same manner as in Production Example 1, except that microcrystalline cellulose was not used. The obtained aromatic substrate composition was subjected to the filler forming step [means](F). The aromatic substrate composition was made into a sheet with a desired thickness while kneading and dispersing it using a three-roll mill. In this production example, the aromatic base material composition was put into a three-roll mill, and while observing the state of the sheet, 20 parts by mass of pure water was added, and the process [means] of pressing a doctor blade against the roll to collect a sheet-like material was repeated 8 times. The sheet of the aromatic base material composition thus obtained had a thickness of 0.3 mm. The sheet of the aromatic base material composition was cut into a rectangle with a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm. Next, this cut piece was further processed into a rectangle with a width of 15 mm, a length of 50 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm. The mass of the processed sheet of the aromatic base material composition was about 0.30 g. This sample is the sample to be used in Evaluation 1 described later.

[0340] (Production Example 6) In the same manner as in Production Example 5, an aromatic base material composition was prepared. In the subsequent filler molding process [means] (F), a sheet of the aromatic base material composition with a thickness of 0.1 mm was obtained. The sheet of the aromatic base material composition was cut into a rectangle with a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm. Next, this cut piece was supplied to a rotary cutter and processed into a sheet cut piece with a width of 1.5 mm, a length of 240 mm, and a thickness of 0.1 mm. 150 of the sheet cut pieces were bundled, aligned in the longitudinal direction, and then wrapped and pasted with paper having a basis weight of 34 g / m2 to form a cylindrical shape (rolled product). The inner diameter of the cylinder was 6.9 mm. The cylindrical shape (rolled product) was cut into a length of 12.0 mm to obtain a heated aromatic generator. That is, a heated aromatic generator containing a heated aromatic generating base material with a width of 1.5 mm, a length of 12.0 mm, and a thickness of 0.1 mm was obtained. The mass of the heated aromatic generator was 0 .29 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated aromatic generating base material to the volume of the heated aromatic generator was 0.60.

[0341] (Production Example 7)​​​​​ In the same manner as in Production Example 5, an aromatic base material composition was prepared. Subsequently, in the filling material forming step [means] (F), a sheet of the aromatic base material composition with a thickness of 0.3 mm was obtained. The sheet of the aromatic base material composition was cut into a rectangle with a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm. Next, it was fed to a rotary cutter and processed into a sheet cut product with a width of 1.5 mm, a length of 240 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm Fifty of the sheet cut products were bundled and aligned in the longitudinal direction, and then wrapped with paper having a basis weight of 34 g / m2 and glued to form a cylindrical shape. The inner diameter of the cylinder was 6.9 mm. The cylindrical product was cut into a length of 12.0 mm to obtain a heated aromatic generating body containing a heated aromatic generating base material having a shape of a width of 1.5 mm, a length of 12.0 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm. The mass of the heated aromatic generating body was 0.29 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated aromatic generating base material with respect to the volume of the heated aromatic generating body was 0.60.

[0342] (Production Example 8) In the same manner as in Production Example 5, an aromatic base material composition was prepared. Subsequently, in the filling material forming step [means] (F), a sheet of the aromatic base material composition with a thickness of 0.5 mm was obtained. The sheet of the aromatic base material composition was cut into a rectangle with a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm. Next, this cut product was fed to a rotary cutter and processed into a sheet cut product with a width of 1.5 mm, a length of 240 mm, and a thickness of 0.5 mm Thirty of the sheet cut products were bundled and aligned in the longitudinal direction, and then wound and wrapped with paper having a basis weight of 3 4 g / m2 and glued to form a cylindrical shape (rolled product). The inner diameter of the cylinder was 6.9 mm. The cylindrical product (rolled product) was cut into a length of 12.0 mm to obtain a heated aromatic generating body. That is, a heated aromatic generating body having a shape of a width of 1.5 mm, a length of 12.0 mm, and a thickness of 0.5 mm was obtained. ​​A heated aroma-generating body containing a heated aroma-generating substrate was obtained. The mass of the heated aroma-generating body was 0. 29 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated aroma-generating substrate to the volume of the heated aroma-generating body was 0.60.

[0343] (Production Example 9) An aroma substrate composition was prepared in the same manner as in Production Example 1, except that methyl cellulose was used instead of microcrystalline cellulose. Thereafter, in the filling molding step [means] (F), a sheet of the aroma substrate composition with a thickness of 0 .3 mm was obtained. The sheet of the aroma substrate composition was cut into a rectangle with a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm. Next, this cut piece was supplied to a rotary cutter, and processed into a sheet cut piece with a width of 1.5 mm, a length of 240 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm. Fifty of the sheet cut pieces were bundled and aligned in the longitudinal direction, and then wound with paper having a basis weight of 34 g / m2 and wrapped and glued to form a cylindrical shape (rolled product). The inner diameter of the cylinder was 6.9 mm . The cylindrical product (rolled product) was cut into a length of 12.0 mm to obtain a heated aroma-generating body. That is, a heated aroma-generating body containing a heated aroma-generating substrate having a width of 1.5 mm, a length of 12.0 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm was obtained. The mass of the heated aroma-generating body was 0.29 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated aroma-generating substrate to the volume of the heated aroma-generating body was 0.60. Also, separately, the sheet of the aroma substrate composition used in this production example was cut into a rectangle with a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm, and further processed into a rectangular shape with a width of 15 mm, a length of 50 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm. The mass of the processed sheet of the aroma substrate composition was about 0.30 g. This sample is a sample to be used in Evaluation 1 described later.

[0344] (Production Example 10)

[0344] (Production Example 10) An aromatic base material composition was prepared in the same manner as in Production Example 1, except that the addition amount of microcrystalline cellulose was 4 parts by mass. In the subsequent filler forming step [means] (F), a sheet of the aromatic base material composition with a thickness of 0.3 mm was obtained. The sheet of the aromatic base material composition was cut into a rectangle with a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm. Next, this cut piece was supplied to a rotary cutter and processed into a sheet cut piece with a width of 1.5 mm, a length of 240 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm. Fifty of the sheet cut pieces were bundled and aligned in the longitudinal direction, then wrapped with paper having a basis weight of 34 g / m2 and glued to form a cylindrical shape (rolled product). The inner diameter of the cylinder was 6.9 mm. The cylindrical product (rolled product) was cut into pieces with a length of 12.0 mm to obtain a heated aromatic generator. That is, a heated aromatic generating body containing a heated aromatic generating base material with a width of 1.5 mm, a length of 12.0 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm was obtained. The mass of the heated aromatic generating body was 0.29 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heated aromatic generating base material to the volume of the heated aromatic generating body was 0.60. Separately, the sheet of the aromatic base material composition of this production example was cut into a rectangle with a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm, and further processed into a rectangle with a width of 15 mm, a length of 50 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm. The mass of the processed sheet of the aromatic base material composition was about 0.30 g. This sample is the sample used for Evaluation 1 described later. The volume filling ratio of the heated aromatic generating base material to the volume of the heated aromatic generating body was 0.60. Also, separately, the sheet of the aromatic base material composition of this production example was cut into a rectangle with a length of 150 mm and a width of 240 mm, and further processed into a rectangle with a width of 15 mm, a length of 50 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm. The mass of the processed sheet of the aromatic base material composition was about 0.30 g. This sample is the sample used for Evaluation 1 described later. The mass of the processed sheet of the aromatic base material composition was about 0.30 g. This sample is the sample used for Evaluation 1 described later. This sample is the sample used for Evaluation 1 described later.

[0345] (Production Example 11) The sheet of the aromatic base material composition obtained in Production Example 2 was cut into a rectangular shape with a length of 150 mm and a width of 210 mm using a cutter. Next, this cut piece was further cut using a rotary cutter with a rotary blade method to obtain a sheet cut piece with a length of 1.5 mm and a width of 210 mm. The sheet cut piece was obtained by cutting so that the length was 1.5 mm and the width was 210 mm using a rotary cutter with a rotary blade method. These 93 sheet cuttings were wound with cigarette paper as a packaging member to form a roll with an outer diameter of 5.5 mm. Finally, this roll was cut with a cutter to a length of 42.0 mm, obtaining a heat-generating aromatic body containing a heat-generating aromatic substrate having a width of 1.5 mm, a length of 42.0 mm, and a thickness of 0.1 mm. The mass of the heat-generating aromatic body was 0.63 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heat-generating aromatic substrate with respect to the volume of the heat-generating aromatic body was 0.59.

[0346] (Production Example 12) The sheet of the aromatic substrate composition obtained in Production Example 3 was cut with a cutter into a rectangular shape with a length of 150 mm and a width of 210 mm. Next, this cut piece was further cut with a rotary cutter of the rotary blade type to a length of 1.5 mm and a width of 210 mm to obtain a sheet cut piece. These 31 sheet cuttings were wound with cigarette paper as a packaging member to form a roll with an outer diameter of 5.5 mm. Finally, this roll was cut with a cutter to a length of 42.0 mm, obtaining a heat-generating aromatic body containing a heat-generating aromatic substrate having a width of 1.5 mm, a length of 42.0 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm. The mass of the heat-generating aromatic body was 0.63 g, and the volume filling ratio of the heat-generating aromatic substrate with respect to the volume of the heat-generating aromatic body was 0.59.

[0347] (Production Example 13) The sheet of the aromatic substrate composition obtained in Production Example 4 was cut with a cutter into a rectangular shape with a length of 150 mm and a width of 210 mm. Next, this cut piece was further cut with a rotary cutter of the rotary blade type to a length of 1.5 mm and a width of 210 mm to obtain a sheet cut piece. These 19 sheet cuttings were wound with cigarette paper as a packaging member to form a roll with an outer diameter of 5.5 mm. It was produced. Finally, this roll was cut to a length of 42.0 mm with a cutter, and a heated aroma-generating body containing a heated aroma-generating base material having a width of 1.5 mm, a length of 42.0 mm, and a thickness of 0.5 mm was obtained. The mass of the heated aroma-generating body was 0.64 g, and the volume filling rate of the heated aroma-generating base material with respect to the volume of the heated aroma-generating body was 0.60.

[0348] (Production Example 14) The sheet of the aroma base material composition obtained in Production Example 10 was cut into a rectangular shape with a length of 150 mm and a width of 210 mm with a cutter. Next, this cut piece was further cut to a length of 1.5 mm and a width of 210 mm using a rotary cutter of the rotary blade type to obtain a sheet cut piece. Thirty-one of these sheet cut pieces were wound with cigarette paper as a packaging member to produce a roll with an outer diameter of 5.5 mm. Finally, this roll was cut to a length of 42.0 mm with a cutter, and a heated aroma-generating body containing a heated aroma-generating base material having a width of 1.5 mm, a length of 42.0 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm was obtained. The mass of the heated aroma-generating body was 0.63 g, and the volume filling rate of the heated aroma-generating base material with respect to the volume of the heated aroma-generating body was 0.59.

[0349] (Production Example 15) The sheet of the aroma base material composition obtained in Production Example 7 was cut into a rectangular shape with a length of 150 mm and a width of 210 m m with a cutter. Next, this cut piece was further cut to a length of 1.5 mm and a width of 210 mm using a rotary cutter of the rotary blade type to obtain a sheet cut piece. Thirty-one of these sheet cut pieces were wound with cigarette paper as a packaging member to produce a roll. Finally, this roll was cut to a length of 42.0 mm with a cutter, and a width of 1.5 mm, length ​​​​​​​​A heated aroma - generating body containing a heated aroma - generating base material having a length of 42.0 mm, a width of 1.5 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm was obtained. The mass of the heated aroma - generating body was 0.63 g, and with respect to the volume of the heated aroma - generating body, the volume filling ratio of the heated aroma - generating base material was 0.59.

[0350] (Production Example 16) The sheet of the aroma - generating base material composition obtained in Production Example 9 was cut with a cutter into a rectangular shape with a length of 150 mm and a width of 210 mm. Next, this cut piece was further cut using a rotary cutter of the rotary blade type to have a length of 1.5 mm and a width of 210 mm, obtaining a sheet cut piece. Thirty - one of these sheet cut pieces were wound with cigarette paper, which is a packaging member, to produce a roll with an outer diameter of 5.5 mm. Finally, this roll was cut with a cutter to a length of 42.0 mm, obtaining a heated aroma - generating body containing a heated aroma - generating base material having a width of 1.5 mm, a length of 42.0 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm. The mass of the heated aroma - generating body was 0.63 g, and with respect to the volume of the heated aroma - generating body, A heated aroma - generating body containing a heated aroma - generating base material having a length of 42.0 mm, a width of 1.5 mm, and a thickness of 0.3 mm was obtained. The mass of the heated aroma - generating body was 0.63 g, and with respect to the volume of the heated aroma - generating body, the volume filling ratio of the heated aroma - generating base material was 0.59.

[0351] The width, length, thickness, and number of the heated aroma - generating base materials contained in the heated aroma - generating bodies obtained in each production example are shown in Table 1 below.

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Table 1

[0353] (Reference Example 1) A heated aroma - generating body produced in Production Example 2, a support element which is a cylindrical hollow tube, and a filter serving as a mouthpiece were prepared. The diameters of the bottom surface and the upper surface of the support element, that is, the outer diameter, was set to φ6.9 mm, and for the hollow part, a through - hole with a diameter of φ4 mm was provided. The filter serving as a mouthpiece was set to have a diameter of φ6.9 mm. For the filter, one with a length of 23 mm was used. Also, as the packaging member, paper with a basis weight of 38 g / m2 was used, wound two and a half turns so that the inner diameter became 6.9 mm, and glued one was used. In this way, when a paper tube is made by winding paper with a basis weight of 32 g / m2 or more and 45 g / m2 two and a half turns and used as the packaging member, it becomes suitable as an aromatic cartridge to be used in a smoking device body into which a heating element is inserted and used An adhesive was applied inside the paper tube, a filter was inserted from the other end side to serve as a mouthpiece, a support element was inserted from one end side, and then the heated aromatic generator was inserted. Further, paper with a basis weight of 40 g / m2 was used for the mouthpiece part wound so as to substantially overlap the mouthpiece. In this way, an aromatic cartridge was manufactured .

[0354] (Reference Example 2) An aromatic cartridge was manufactured in the same manner as in Reference Example 1, except that the heated aromatic generator produced in Production Example 3 was used instead of the heated aromatic generator of Production Example 2 .

[0355] (Reference Example 3) An aromatic cartridge was manufactured in the same manner as in Reference Example 1, except that the heated aromatic generator produced in Production Example 4 was used instead of the heated aromatic generator of Production Example 2 .

[0356] (Reference Example 4) An aromatic cartridge was manufactured in the same manner as in Reference Example 1, except that the heated aromatic generator produced in Production Example 10 was used instead of the heated aromatic generator of Production Example 2 .

[0357] (Reference Comparative Example 1) An aromatic cartridge was manufactured in the same manner as in Reference Example 1, except that the heated aromatic generator produced in Production Example 6 was used instead of the heated aromatic generator of Production Example 2 Except for this, an aroma cartridge was produced in the same manner as in Reference Example 1.

[0358] (Reference Comparative Example 2) Instead of the heated aroma generating body of Production Example 6, the heated aroma generating body prepared in Production Example 7 was used. Except for this, an aroma cartridge was produced in the same manner as in Reference Comparative Example 1.

[0359] (Reference Comparative Example 3) Instead of the heated aroma generating body of Production Example 6, the heated aroma generating body prepared in Production Example 8 was used. Except for this, an aroma cartridge was produced in the same manner as in Reference Comparative Example 1.

[0360] Example 1 The heated aroma generating body produced in Production Example 11 and a 5.5 mm outer diameter and 25 mm length A cooling area determining member (40) formed into a cylindrical shape by rolling up cardboard to a thickness of 0.5 mm; The molded product was in a cylindrical shape with an outer diameter of 5.5 mm, a length of 8 mm, and a thickness of 0.5 mm. A filter member (50) made of cellulose acetate fiber and having an outer diameter of 5.5 mm. The mouthpiece (60) is a cylindrical mouthpiece made by rolling up cardboard so that the length is 8 mm, and the A paper packaging member (70) measuring 80 mm in length and 83 mm in width was prepared.

[0361] From the upstream side U to the downstream side D, the aroma generating unit to be heated (20), the cooling area defining member (4 0), a filter member (50), and a mouthpiece (60) are arranged adjacent to each other in this order. The container was then wrapped in a packaging material (70) with adhesive to complete the aroma cartridge (80). The aromatic cartridge of the embodiment has a cylindrical appearance with an outer diameter of about 5.5 mm and a length of 83 mm. There are.

[0362] The heated aroma generator (20), the cooling region defining member (40), the filter member (50), and the mouthpiece (60) are packaged by a packaging member (70). The longitudinal directions of the heated aroma generator (20), the cooling region defining member (40), the filter member (50), the mouthpiece (60 ), and the aroma cartridge (80) are parallel to each other. Note that the direction connecting the arrangement position of the heated aroma generator (20) and the arrangement position of the mouthpiece (60), that is, the direction in which the four elements of the heated aroma generator (20), the cooling region defining member (40), the filter member (50), and the mouthpiece (60) are arranged adjacent to each other is the longitudinal direction of the aroma cartridge (80). Along the longitudinal direction of the aroma cartridge (80), the side where the heated aroma generator (20) is arranged is defined as the upstream side U, and the side where the mouthpiece (60) is arranged is defined as the downstream D side.

[0363] (Example 2) An aroma cartridge was produced in the same manner as in Example 1, except that the heated aroma generator produced in Production Example 12 was used instead of the heated aroma generator of Production Example

[0364] (Example 3) An aroma cartridge was produced in the same manner as in Example 1, except that the heated aroma generator produced in Production Example 13 was used instead of the heated aroma generator of Production Example

[0365] (Example 4) An aroma cartridge was produced in the same manner as in Example 1, except that the heated aroma generator produced in Production Example 14 was used instead of the heated aroma generator of Production Example

[0366] (Comparative Example 1) Instead of the heated aroma generator of Production Example 11, the heated aroma generator produced in Production Example 15 was used, and an a...

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[Claim 1] a heated aroma generating unit, a support element which is a cylindrical hollow tube, a cooling area determining member which is a hollow tubular member, and a filter member are disposed adjacent to each other in this order, and the heated aroma generating unit, the support element, the cooling area determining member, and the filter member are packaged in a packaging member; A lid is provided on the upstream side of the heated aroma generating body, a length in a longitudinal direction of the aroma cartridge of the packaging member in a state in which the heated aroma-generating unit, the support element, the cooling area determining member, and the filter member are packaged in the packaging member is shorter than a sum of lengths in the longitudinal direction of the heated aroma-generating unit, the support element, the cooling area determining member, and the filter member; A paper having a basis weight of 32 g / m2 or more and 45 g / m2 or less is wrapped around the mouthpiece so as to overlap the mouthpiece. The aromatic cartridge is characterized by:

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