Electronic cigarette cartridge

Abstract

To provide an electronic cigarette cartridge having high productivity.SOLUTION: A cartridge for a smoking device having upstream and downstream ends of an aerosol, comprises a filter member, a base material, a lid on the upstream side of the base material, a support member provided between the filter member and the base material, the support member having an airflow through-hole in the central portion, and a transfer member which is a hollow tubular member; wherein the base material includes a filling material in which a tubular outer casing and sheet materials extending in a first direction and a second direction orthogonal to each other in the deployed state are packed inside the outer casing in a wound or folded state, and wherein the sheet material has a plurality of cut portions penetrating in the thickness direction, the cut portions being linearly formed along the first direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4A

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] In recent years, in response to the trend toward smoking cessation, electronic cigarettes have become popular. These products allow users to enjoy tobacco without using a flame by heating a cartridge containing tobacco components and inhaling the vaporized tobacco components. Patent Document 1 discloses a form of tobacco filler for filling such electronic cigarette cartridges, in which a sheet containing an aerosol former is crimped and gathered. Patent Document 2 also discloses a smoking article in which the sheet is folded and housed in a cylindrical container. Furthermore, a smoking article rod comprising a gathered sheet of homogenized tobacco material is known (see, for example, Patent Document 3). The smoking article rod described in Patent Document 3 is formed by crimping and gathering a continuous sheet of homogenized tobacco material, and then surrounding it with a wrapper to form a continuous rod. The continuous rod is then cut into multiple individual rods. The smoking article rod described in Patent Document 3 has a more uniform density than rods containing finely shredded homogenized tobacco material. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

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

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

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

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

[0007] [Figure 1] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing an example of how an electronic cigarette cartridge is used. [Figure 2] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing an example of the structure of an electronic cigarette cartridge. [Figure 3] 1 is a schematic flowchart showing a method for manufacturing a filler. [Figure 4A] FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view of a portion of a sheet material of a non-tobacco plant composition. [Figure 4B] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of cutting positions on a sheet material. [Figure 4C] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a cutting portion according to another embodiment. [Figure 4D] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a cutting portion according to yet another embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a filling (filled state) of an aerosol-forming substrate. [Figure 6] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing examples of the filling form of sheet-like filling material. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 shows an example of a method for making an electronic cigarette cartridge. [Figure 8] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of an apparatus for producing an aerosol-forming substrate. [Figure 8A] FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing a cutting portion forming device. [Figure 8B] 10 is a schematic view of the first roller and the second roller as viewed in the Z1 direction. FIG. [Figure 9A] 1 is an explanatory diagram of an example of use of an electronic cigarette cartridge. [Figure 9B] 10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams of other examples of use of the electronic cigarette cartridge. [Figure 9C] 10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams of yet another example of use of the electronic cigarette cartridge. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description of the drawings, the same elements are given the same reference numerals, and duplicate explanations will be omitted. Furthermore, the dimensional ratios in the drawings are merely examples and are not intended to be limiting. Furthermore, for the sake of explanation, some parts may be exaggerated.

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

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

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

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

[0013] Examples of aerosol formers that can be used include glycerin, propylene glycol, sorbitol, triethylene glycol, lactic acid, diacetin (glycerin diacetate), triacetin (glycerin triacetate), triethylene glycol diacetate, triethyl citrate, isopropyl myristate, methyl stearate, dimethyl dodecanedione, and dimethyl tetradecanedione, with glycerin and propylene glycol being particularly preferred. These are preferably used in an amount of 1% by mass or more and 80% by mass or less relative to the filler 111. A ratio of 10% by mass or more and 40% by mass or less is even more preferred.

[0014] In addition to the aerosol former carrier and the aerosol former, flavor additives may also be used to add flavor as needed, such as mint, cocoa, coffee, and black tea extracts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0024] The upstream end of the electronic cigarette cartridge 100 includes an aerosol-forming substrate 110. At the downstream end 20, a mouthpiece 140 is disposed. The direction connecting the position of the nozzle 110 and the position of the mouthpiece 140, i.e., the direction of aerosol formation The four elements are the substrate 110, the support element 300, the transfer member 130, and the mouthpiece 140. The direction in which the cartridges 100 are arranged adjacent to each other is defined as the longitudinal direction of the cartridge 100.

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

[0026] The aerosol-forming substrate 110 includes a filler 111 and is heated, for example, to An aerosol containing aromatic components and the like of the plant that is the material of the filler 111 is generated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0034] [Electronic cigarette cartridge manufacturing method, etc.] FIG. 3 is a schematic flow chart showing a method for manufacturing the filler 111. See FIG. 3. Next, a method for manufacturing the filler 111 will be described.

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

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

[0037] [Step S101] The process of preparing the material in step S101 includes steps S101a and S101b. Step S101a is a process of extracting non-volatile substances that are the source of fragrance. Step S101b is a step of dissolving menthol, and Step S101c is a step of drying and crushing the baco plant. Step S101c is a process of preparing materials such as an aerosol former. Steps 1a to S101c may be performed in any order, and may also be performed in parallel.

[0038] The step S101a of drying and crushing non-tobacco plants and the like will now be described. The plant is dried and then crushed. The drying is carried out by heating in an oven, for example. The temperature is preferably between 60°C and 80°C. It is easy to achieve the desired moisture content while avoiding the dissipation (sublimation) of ingredients. If the temperature is below 75°C, it is easier to achieve the desired moisture content. This makes it possible to further prevent dissipation.

[0039] The grinding is carried out using, for example, an agitator grinder. leaves, seeds, dried fruits, stems, bark, roots, etc.) to form non-tobacco plant compositions. At this time, for example, the aerosol powder prepared in step S101c is The moisture content is adjusted to make it convenient for absorbing or supporting ingredients such as cellulose and water. is preferred.

[0040] In the case of non-tobacco plants that do not require drying, they can be crushed without drying. In addition, if the raw material can be used as it is and does not need to be dried or crushed, step S10 1a can be omitted and the mixture can be introduced into the mixing step of step S102.

[0041] It is preferable that the moisture content of non-tobacco plants, etc. after drying and crushing is 5% by mass or less. This makes it easier to form a slurry in the mixing step of step S102. It is more preferable that the moisture content of the non-tobacco plants after drying and crushing is 0.1 mass % or less. It is preferable that the content is 50% by volume or more, so that the surface can be kept in a state where it is compatible with water, etc.

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

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

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

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

[0046] A water-insoluble cross-linked polymer is a non-cross-linked polymer that is soluble in water and cross-linked to make it water-soluble. The water-insoluble cross-linked polymer is intended to become insoluble and swell. It is preferable that the water-insoluble crosslinked polymer is insoluble and swells, and such a water-insoluble crosslinked polymer is selected. Such a water-insoluble cross-linked polymer has a hydrophilic portion and a hydrophobic portion, and the hydrophilic portion swells. The hydrophilic portion contributes to the moistening of the skin, and the orientation of the hydrophilic portion toward the menthol prevents the dissipation of menthol. A preferred example of the water-insoluble cross-linked polymer is polyvinylpyrrolidone. The cross-linked polyvinyl polypyrrolidone is a water-soluble cross-linked polysaccharide. As cross-linked polysaccharides, polysaccharides are epoxy-cross-linked, ester-cross-linked, and ether-cross-linked. Examples include:

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

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

[0049] In forming the filler 111, a water-insoluble crosslinked polymer is used for 100 parts by mass of menthol. The amount of polymer added is preferably in the range of 10 parts by mass to 2000 parts by mass, and more preferably 50 parts by mass It is more preferable that the content of the non-aqueous solvent in the filler 111 is not less than 600 parts by mass. The content of the soluble cross-linked polymer must be 0.1 to 20 times the content of menthol. It is preferable that the ratio is 0.5 times or more and 6 times or less.

[0050] In order to achieve the effect of preventing menthol from scattering, the filler 111 contains a non-water-soluble cross-linked polymer. The polymer is preferably present in an amount of 2% by mass or more, and more preferably present in an amount of 4% by mass or more. By including such an amount, it is possible to suppress the dissipation of menthol and maintain the menthol content for a long period of time. This allows for storage of 100ml of menthol, allowing you to enjoy the refreshing feeling of menthol even after long-term storage. In addition, the content of the water-insoluble cross-linked polymer in the filler 111 is 20% by mass or less. It is preferable that the content does not exceed 10% by mass, and more preferable that the content does not exceed 10% by mass. It is possible to preserve the flavor derived from polyphenols and other ingredients derived from the food.

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

[0052] The process of preparing materials such as an aerosol former in step S101c will be described. In step S101c, an aerosol former, a flavor additive, a preservative, a binder or Thickeners and the like are prepared.

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

[0054] As a binder or thickener, guar gum, xanthan gum, gum arabic and locust gums such as hydroxypropyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose and ethyl cellulose cellulose binders, e.g., starch, organic acids such as alginic acid, sodium alginate, calcium carbonate, Co-formulation of carboxymethylcellulose sodium, caramel, agar and organic acids such as pectin Polysaccharides such as disaccharides containing carboxylic acids can be used. These can also be used in combination.

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

[0056] In the mixing step S102, a normal mixer can be used. A mixer that mixes the materials in the mixing tank while applying shear force with a stirring blade is preferably used. can be done.

[0057] Ground dried non-tobacco plants, menthol solution, aerosol former, binder or thickener The agent, and optionally water, etc. are mixed to obtain a non-tobacco plant composition.

[0058] [Step S103] Step S103 will now be described. In step S103, step S102 The non-tobacco plant composition formed in step 1 is processed to obtain a filler 111.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0065] Subsequently, cuts 72 are placed into the formed sheet of non-tobacco plant composition material 70. The hole 72 is formed so as to penetrate the sheet material 70 in the thickness direction of the sheet material 70. The cutting portion 72 is a through-type. The cutting portion 72 is formed by a cutter (for example, a rotary blade type This can be done using a tally cutter, a compression shear roller, or the like. As an example, the compression shear rollers (first roller 621 and second roller 622 in FIGS. 8A and 8B) 22) is used. In addition, when a compression shear roller is not used, In this case, the cut portions 72 are formed simultaneously with the process of forming the non-tobacco plant composition into the sheet material 70. You may go.

[0066] Figure 4A is a schematic plan view of a portion of a sheet material 70 of non-tobacco plant composition. In FIG. 4A etc., for ease of viewing, multiple parts with the same attribute (for example, cut part 72) are shown. In some cases, only some of the components are given reference symbols. Regarding this, a Y1 side and a Y2 side are defined.

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

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

[0069] In this embodiment, the plurality of cut portions 72 are arranged alternately in the Y direction at the same position in the X direction. For example, in the portion of the sheet material 70 shown in FIG. 4A, X At a position P1 in the Y direction, a plurality of cut portions 72-0 to 72-2 are provided so as to be spaced apart from each other in the Y direction. -4 (hereinafter referred to as "first cut portions 72-0 to 72-4"). At the position P2, a plurality of cut portions 72-5 to 72-9 are provided so as to be spaced apart from each other in the Y direction. (hereinafter referred to as "second cut portions 72-5 to 72-9") are formed. In this way, a plurality of portions of the sheet material 70 formed at the same position in the X direction are The portions between the cut portions 72 in the Y direction are also referred to as divided portions 77 between the cut portions 72 .

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

[0071] The separation portion 77 prevents the sheet material from separating into multiple pieces due to the multiple cuts 72. This prevents the sheet material 70 from being separated from the sheet material 70. The sheet material 70 is partially cut into strips by a plurality of cut portions 72 that penetrate the sheet material 70 in the thickness direction (Z direction). It can separate into parts while maintaining its unity as a whole.

[0072] The length of the divided portion 77 in the Y direction is the same at the same position in the X direction. The length of the divided portion 77 in the Y direction is determined in accordance with the circumferential length of the divided portion 77. In order to improve the function, it is advantageous to make it longer. Therefore, the length of the divided portion 77 in the Y direction is set to a value that can overcome this trade-off. For example, when the surface area is important, the Y direction of the divided portion 77 is The length of the wire is set to a level that achieves the above-mentioned separation prevention function to some extent (for example, more than 90% separation It should be noted that at positions in the X direction, such as positions P4 and P5, The two divided portions 77 overlap in the Y direction to form one divided portion 771. At such a position in the X direction, the length of the divided portion 771 is longer than the divided portion 77 at other positions in the X direction. The number of cut portions 72 is also set to Y. The other cut portions 72 adjacent to each other in the direction form a divided portion 77 therebetween, and the divided portion The positions of both ends of the cut portion 77 in the Y direction are on one side (Y1 side or It corresponds to the end position of the Y2 side.

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

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

[0075] Next, the sheet-shaped filler 111 is removed from the sheet material 70 (FIG. 4A) on which the cut portion 72 is formed. FIG. 4B shows the filling material 111 in the state before filling. 6 is an explanatory diagram of cutting points (cut lines L61, L62) on the concrete material 70. FIG.

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

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

[0078] When manufacturing an electronic cigarette cartridge, first, a single sheet of the filler 111 is The outer diameter of the cigarette is approximately 6.9 mm, and the Y-shaped A long roll (an example of a substrate forming body) is prepared. The substrate has a length of 110 minutes.

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

[0080] 6(1) to (4) are diagrams for explaining examples of filling forms of the sheet-like filler 111. 6A and 6B are views of the aerosol-forming substrate 110 as viewed from the upstream side 10. indicates a cross section of the electronic cigarette cartridge taken along a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal centerline. Good too.

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

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

[0083] FIG. 6(3) shows a case where a sheet-like filler 111 is placed in a container with a size larger than the inner diameter of the packaging sheet 150. The folded product is then folded or curved at approximately the center and filled. The filling was carried out so that the folding line was aligned with the longitudinal direction of the electronic cigarette cartridge. It becomes something.

[0084] FIG. 6(4) shows a case in which a sheet-like filler 111 is packed in a container with a width smaller than the inner diameter of the packaging sheet 150. The folding process includes, for example, so-called crimping, and the folding line direction is aligned with the electronic cigarette cartridge. Of course, the crimped sheet is filled in the direction along the longitudinal direction of the sheet. The filler 111 may be wound or folded as shown in Figs. 6(1) to (3). The folded shape is then folded or curved, as shown in Figures 6(1) to 6(3). It is also preferable to use the filler 111 as shown above.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0093] The filler 111 in each aerosol-forming substrate 110 thus formed is a plurality of cut pieces. By providing the cut portion 72, it is possible to provide a relatively large surface area.

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

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

[0096] The manufacturing apparatus 600 shown in FIG. 8 is merely an example. For example, the cutting portion forming apparatus 6 20 may be installed offline. Also, any or all of the steps may be partially or It may also be implemented entirely manually.

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

[0098] The cutting section forming device 620 includes a first roller 621 and a second roller 622 which function as compression shear rollers. The first roller 621 and the second roller 622 each have a cylindrical shape. The first roller 621 and the second roller 622 are in a rotating state, and have a rotation axis parallel to the Y1 direction. , and abut against each other in the X1 direction, and a nip between the first roller 621 and the second roller 622 is The sheet material 70 is passed through the hole 71. The sheet material 70 is oriented so that the Y direction coincides with the direction of the arrow R800. , and is passed between a first roller 621 and a second roller 622.

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

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

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

[0102] In this embodiment, each of the tooth portions 6211 and 6221 is circumferentially continuous as described above. The tooth-missing portion 6210 extends in a circumferential direction. As shown in FIG. 8A, 0 is formed on a part of the circumferential direction of each tooth portion 6211. The toothless portion 6210 is formed in a part of the circumferential direction of each groove portion 6212. In this case, the divided portion 77 of the cut portion 72 in the sheet material 70 is formed. The cut portion 771 of the cut portion 72 in the cut sheet material 70 (the two cut portions 77 overlap each other) The toothless portion 6210 of the first roller 621 and the toothless portion 6210 of the second roller 622 are It is formed just as it intersects at the nip.

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

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

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

[0106] [Example of using electronic cigarette cartridges] Next, an example of how the electronic cigarette cartridge 100 can be used will be described in detail.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0113] FIG. 9B shows a configuration in which a partition member 180 is provided between the aerosol-forming substrate 110 and the support element 300. The contact is made via a partition member 180. The partition member 180 is, for example, The material may be a filter, paper, or other material that is breathable and breaks when the heating element 211 is inserted. If such a partition member 180 is provided, it may cause problems in terms of physical distribution during transportation, etc. to prevent the aerosol-forming substrate 110 from moving within the electronic cigarette cartridge. This is particularly effective.

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

[0115] A specific preferred form of the electronic cigarette cartridge is as follows.

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

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

[0118] In addition, the outer diameter of the support element 300 is the same as the bottom of the approximately cylindrical aerosol-forming substrate 110. It is preferable that the length of the hole is approximately equal to the diameter of the face or top face. .0mm or less.

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

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

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

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

[0123] Bulbs include onions, red spider lilies, tulips, hyacinths, garlic, and rakki. Lilies, crocuses, gladioli, freesias, irises, and taros. , konjac, tubers such as konjac, cyclamen, anemone, begonia, Chinese holly , potatoes, apios (hodoimo), and rhizomes such as canna, lotus root, and pepper. As for tuberous roots, dahlia, sweet potato, cassava, Jerusalem artichoke, as for rhizophores, Yamano Potatoes (yams such as yam, wild yam, and Chinese yam), as well as turnips and burrs Examples of stems include asparagus, bamboo shoots, and kudzu. Examples include radish, yacón, and daikon.

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

[0125] From plant seeds, tamarind seed gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, and from tree sap These include gum arabic and karaya gum, pectin from fruits, and cellulose from other plants. Konjac mannan and soybean polysaccharides, which are mainly composed of agarose, can be obtained. In addition, it can be used after being modified, such as cationized guar gum.

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

[0127] To give a specific example, plants used as herbs and spices include Pear fruit, kaffir lime leaves, myoga, mugwort, wasabi, ajowan seeds, anise, Rufalfa, Echinacea, Shallot, Estragon, Everlasting Flower , elder, allspice, orris root, oregano, orange peel, orange flavor War, orange leaf, cayenne pepper, chamomile German, Roman chamomile, cardamom, curry leaves, garlic , catnip, caraway, caraway seeds, osmanthus, cumin, cumin Seeds, cloves, green cardamom, green pepper, cornflower, saffron , Cedar, Cinnamon, Jasmine, Juniper Berry, Jolokia, Ginger ), star anise, spearmint, sumac, sage, savory, celery , celery seed, turmeric, thyme, tamarind, tarragon, chervil (chervil), chives, dill, dill seeds, tomato (dried tomato), tonka Beans, dried coriander, nutmeg, hibiscus, habanero, jalapeno, bird's eye, Basil, vanilla, cilantro, parsley, paprika, hyssop, pimento Spellette, pink pepper, fenugreek seeds, fennel, brown mustard , black cardamom, black cumin, black pepper, vetiver, pennyroyal , peppermint, horseradish, white pepper, white mustard , poppy seeds, porcini, marjoram, mustard seeds, manigettes, marigos Gold, malva flower, mace, yarrow flower, eucalyptus, lavender, licorice, Linden, red clover, red pepper, lemongrass, lemon verbena, lemon Balm, lemon peel, rose, rosebuds (purple), rosehip, Rose petal, rosemary, rose red, laurel, long pepper, pepper Hemp (raw sesame, roasted sesame), golden chili pepper, Sichuan pepper, Mitaka pepper, Japanese pepper, chili pepper, yuzu Mixed spices (e.g., five-spice powder, garam masala, rasuel) can also be used. Hanout, Barigoule, Chicken Curry Masala, Tandoori Masala, Quatre Epices, Herbes You can use a mixture of various plants used in potpourri, such as Provence. do.

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

[0129] Tea can also be used. Tea is not just made from different plants, but from the same plant. The tea leaves are different depending on the processing method. Sweet tea, Gynostemma tea, Aloe tea, Ginkgo leaf tea, Oolong tea, Turmeric tea, Quercus salicina tea Tea, Eleuthero tea, Plantain tea, Oyster tea, Persimmon leaf tea, Chamomile tea, Chamomile tea , Kawara Kakemyo tea, Quince tea, Chrysanthemum tea, Gymnema tea, Guava tea, Goji tea, Mulberry leaf tea, Black bean tea, Gennoshoko tea, brown rice tea, burdock tea, comfrey tea, kelp tea, cherry blossom tea, saffron tea, shii tea Bamboo tea, perilla tea, jasmine tea, ginger tea, horsetail tea, Japanese laurel tea, Swertia japonica tea, Ba tea, taranoki tea, dandelion tea, sweet tea, Houttuynia tea, Eucommia tea, sword bean tea, elderberry tea, Ligustrum tea, Job's tears tea, Habu tea, Loquat leaf tea, Pu'er tea, Safflower tea, Pine needle tea, Mate tea , barley tea, megusurinoki tea, mugwort tea, eucalyptus tea, monk fruit tea, rooibos tea, bitter melon tea For these teas, tea leaves can be used after drinking. This will allow you to reuse and make effective use of expensive items such as tea.

[0130] Above, we mentioned kelp as a specific example of a plant that can be used, but there are other plants such as sea lettuce, , green laver, Akamoku, Asakusa laver, Arame, Iwanori (rock laver), Stingray laver, Gracilis laver Ribs, Gagome kelp, Kajime, Ganiashi, Kubirezuta, Kurome, Kelp, Susabinori, Daru , Chishima black laver, Tsuruarame, Agar, Tororo kelp, Laminaria genus, Nori ( Nori), Habanori, Hijiki, Hitoegusa, Hirome, Funori, Bowaonori, Laminaria japonica, Me Turnips, mozuku seaweed, and wakame seaweed can also be used.

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

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

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

[0134] Furthermore, buckwheat was mentioned as a specific example of a plant that can be used, but other examples include alfalfa, Naturally, amaranth, quinoa, and tartary buckwheat should also be used. can be done.

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

[0136] Also, sugarcane (molasses pomace is acceptable), sugar beet (beet), cypress, pine, and cedar The trunks and branches of fragrant trees such as Japanese cypress, camellia, and sandalwood, as well as the bark, leaves, and roots of these trees can also be used. Ferns, mosses, etc. can also be used as non-tobacco plants. For example, by-products and pomace (sake lees, grape lees) produced when fermenting alcoholic beverages such as sake and wine. Pomace (consisting of grape skins, seeds, stems, etc.) can also be used. Of course, you can use plants other than those listed here. You can also do this.

[0137] Furthermore, herbal medicines are also preferably used, for example: Indigo grass (Isou), Madder root (Akanekon), Red-eyed Oak (Mallotus japonicus), Asarum ), benzoin (Ansokukou), Ireisen (Ireisen), Inchinkou (Inchinkou), fennel ( Fennel, turmeric, Ubai, Uyaku, Ushioba Quercus radiata, Uva-ursi, fruiting plants, Corydalis globulus, and longevity plants Isoo), Astragalus, Scutellaria, Scutellaria, Phellodendron bark, Coptis Rhizome, Cherry Bark, Hypericum perforatum, Onji, Sophora flower ( Kaika (squid), Gaihaku (sweet alder), Kagosou (summer-withered grass), Kashi (oak), Polygonum multiflorum (kashu) , Zedoary, Cuckoo Root, Pueraria Root, Chamomile, Cucurbit Root , cucumber kernel (caronin), dried ginger (kankyo), licorice (kanzo), winter lily (kanto) Ka), mugwort leaves, bellflowers, citrus fruits, citrus shells, citrus fruits (Pheasant), Chrysanthemum (Kikuka), Orange peel (Kippi), Qianghu (Kyokatsu), Apricot kernel (Kyonin) ), kumquat, goldenrod, money plant, wolfberry Shi), Goji leaf (Luciflora sieboldii), Sophora ginseng (Sophora ginseng), Walnut (Juglans japonica), Bitter alder bark (Kurempi), Black Characters (kuromoji), barley (kubaku), thorns (keigai), cinnamon bark (cinnamon), cassia seeds (kettsu) Meishi), Kengoshi, Genjin, Glue candy, Safflower, Gokanpi (Gokanpi), Kokou (Koukou), Koushi (Koushi), Koju (Koju), Red Ginseng ( Red ginseng, sweet aconite root, japonica rice, Magnolia officinalis, strawberry , Gokahi, Goshitsu, Goshuyu, Gojokon ), Burdock fruit (Goboushi), Schisandra chinensis (Gomishi), Bupleurum chinensis (Saiko), Asarum chinensis (Saishin), Saf Orchids, mountain laurel, hawthorn, gardenia, and Chinese quince Shuyu), wild bean root (Sanzukon), sour jujube seed (Sansonin), Japanese pepper (Zanthoxylum piperitum), Sanriyo (Sanryo), Chinese yam (Sanyaku), Rehmannia glutinosa (Rehmannia glutinosa), Astragalus radix (Shion), Jikoku skin (Jikoku Pi), Lithospermum root, Perilla seeds, Perilla leaves, Shisō seeds, Persimmon stem (shitei), earthworm seed (jifushi), peony (shakuyaku), snake seed (jashoushi), sand Shajin (Chinese ginseng), Shazenshi (Prunus persica), Shazensou (Prunus persica), Shukusha (Dried sand) , Juyaku (Juyaku), Ginger (Shokyo), Palm Fruit (Shurojitsu), Palm Leaves (Shuro) Yo), Shouma, Wheat, Iris root, Magnolia Yi), Jotei-shi, Shinpi, Shinkiku, Jingyo U), Juishi (Corn Root), Shokumoku (Pepper Eye), Seihi (Green Bark), Sekisho (Acorus Root) Turmeric), pomegranate peel, Dendrobium, Cnidium, Zenko, Senkotsu, Senpukuka, Setsukotsubok, Grass Fruit, horn fruit, mulberry parasite, blue ear fruit, Sojutsu, lateral holly leaf, intermittent root, mulberry bark ), Perilla Root, Perilla Leaf, Perilla Pod, Rhubarb, Jujube (Taiso), Daifukuhi, Takusha, Danshen, Zhuru Ginseng, bamboo joint ginseng, bamboo leaves, Anemone rhizome, Elm tree Yu), clove, fishing hook, dried tangerine peel, Tiannan star Nansho), Tianma (Tenma), Tianmen Dong (Tenmon), Togashi (Capsicum annuum), Angelica sinensis ( Angelica acutiloba, sesame seeds (castor bean), party ginseng (dang ginseng), lamp wick (tōshinsō), peach kernel (tō Sea cucumber), orange peel (spruce), rabbit seed (tosi), chestnut (horse chestnut), Eucommia ulmoides, Angelica sinensis (Dokkatsu), cucumber root (Dokakon), meat-bearing (Nikujuyo), nutmeg, honeysuckle (Nikuzuku) Beans, carrots, fritillaria, malt, and oak kernels , white beans, Ophiopogon chinensis, broken paper, mint , Bangka, Hange, Hanbi, Banlangkon, Hanjiren (Hanshiren), Lily root, White Angelica sinensis, White snake tongue grass Sou), Hyakubukon (Hyakubukon), White Atractylodes (Byakujutsu), Areca nut (Betel nut), Boi (Bowie), reed root (Boukon), windbreak (Bofu), dandelion root (Ho-oh), dandelion root (Ho Echinacea, Peony bark, Ephedra, Hemp seed, Manchurian fruit Keishi (Cypress), pine resin (pine resin), wood sapling (Mokutsu), Japanese quince (Mokka), wood incense (Mokko), Myrrh, horse chestnut, yakan, yakuchi, yako Auklet), Monk fruit, Orchid grass, Longan fruit, Gentian ( Littan), Good ginger (Ryōkyō), Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), Forsythia fruit (Forsythia spp.), Forsythia japonica ( Lotus root, lotus flesh, and reed root.

[0138] Furthermore, extracts of the non-tobacco plants exemplified above, so-called extracts, can also be used. The extract may be in the form of liquid, syrup, powder, granules, solution, or the like.

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

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

[0141] The aerosol-forming base 110 contains guar gum, xanthan gum, etc. as a first binder. gums such as gum arabic and locust bean gum, e.g., hydroxypropyl cellulose; cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose cellulose, particularly microcrystalline cellulose, such as cellulose and ethyl cellulose, as a secondary binder; For example, starch, organic acids such as alginic acid, sodium alginate, carboxymethylcellulose Various conjugate base salts of organic acids such as sodium cellulose, caramel, agar, and pectin The first binder and / or the second binder may be included. The cut area is relatively well-organized, and even the parts that do not overlap the cutting area do not come apart carelessly. It does not crack and is extremely easy to handle.

[0142] The aerosol-forming substrate 110 is made of cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVPP), menthol, Contains oil-soluble aromatic ingredients, coffee beans, and vanilla beans. The combination of cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVPP) and menthol makes it a good choice for heated tongues. When used in a baguette, the menthol aroma can be felt from the relatively low temperature range to the high temperature range. It is possible to highlight the fragrance, reduce deterioration over time during storage, and prolong the fragrance life. It is made of a material containing cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVPP) and oil-soluble fragrance ingredients. When used in combination with hee beans and vanilla beans in a heated tobacco product, the heating temperature It is stable from relatively low to high temperatures and enhances the aroma of coffee and other beverages for a long period of time. It is possible. [Explanation of symbols]

[0143] 10 Upstream side (one end) 20 Downstream side (other end side) 70, 70C, 70D sheet material 72 Cut section 77 Divided part 100 e-cigarette cartridges 110 Aerosol-forming substrate 111 Filling 130 Transfer member 140 mouthpiece 150 packaging sheets 170 Lid 180 Partition member 200 e-cigarettes 210 Insertion part 211 Heating Element 300 Support Elements 600 Aerosol-forming substrate manufacturing equipment 610 Sheet feeding device 620 Cut section forming device 625 Cutting device 630 Collection device 640 Encapsulating Device 650 Cutting device 670 Encapsulating material supply device 160 Side

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[Claim 1] 1. A cartridge for a smoking device having an aerosol upstream and downstream ends, comprising: A filter member; A substrate; a lid on the upstream side of the substrate; A support member having an airflow hole at its center and a transfer member which is a hollow tubular member are provided between the filter member and the base material, the base material includes a cylindrical exterior portion and a filler formed by a sheet material that extends in a first direction and a second direction that are orthogonal to each other in an unfolded state and is filled in the exterior portion in a rolled or folded state, The sheet material has a plurality of cut portions each penetrating in a thickness direction and linearly formed along the first direction. A cartridge for a smoking article.

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