Electronic cigarette cartridge

Abstract

To provide an aerosol-forming substrate for an electronic cigarette cartridge that is appropriately filled with a filling material.SOLUTION: A filling material 111 as an aerosol-forming substrate 110 used for an electronic cigarette cartridge, wherein the filling material contains a tobacco plant or a non-tobacco plant and an aerosol former, inorganic particles are present on a surface of the filling material as spacers, the inorganic particles are at least one selected from the group consisting of metal chlorides, metal oxides, metal carbonates, metal sulfates, metal phosphates, titanates, silicon oxide, diatomaceous earth, and vermiculite, alone or in combination, and the inorganic particles have a diameter of 1 μm to 1000 μm.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an electronic cigarette cartridge and a filler for use in an electronic cigarette. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, in order to comply with the trend towards non-smoking, tobacco products have been developed that do not use flames and instead extract the components of tobacco. The cartridge containing the tobacco is heated and the vaporized tobacco is inhaled to enjoy the tobacco. Electronic cigarettes are becoming popular as a means of smoking. An electronic cigarette cartridge using a sheet containing glycerin as a material has been proposed. Such e-cigarette cartridges have an aerosol-forming substrate heated by a heated blade. a smoking article configured to be penetrable by a heater and to be smoked by heating; It has been proposed (Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6000451 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In addition, the aerosol-forming base material of the present invention needs to be appropriately filled with a filler. For example, if the filling rate is less than 60%, and the filling amount is too small, sufficient air may not be released by heating. The sol generation is insufficient, and the resistance when inhaling is too low when the user smokes. Furthermore, if the ratio is more than 65%, the smoking comfort tends to improve. On the other hand, if the filling rate exceeds 90% and the amount of filling is too large, the filling material will become clogged. This can make it more difficult for the user to smoke, increase resistance when inserting the heating element, or increase the electrical The tobacco cartridge may be damaged. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to solve the above problem, the invention described in claim 1 is an electronic cigarette cartridge. The device has an aerosol-forming substrate at one end into which a heating element is inserted and a mouthpiece at the other end. The aerosol-forming substrate and the mouthpiece are enclosed by a packaging member, and at least The aerosol-forming substrate is characterized by having a filler surrounded by a containing member. do.

[0006] The invention described in claim 2 is the invention described in claim 1, wherein the filler is in the form of a rod or a strip. and at least one of fibrous shapes.

[0007] The invention described in claim 3 is the invention described in claim 1, wherein the filler is porous, flaky, or the like. Shaped, square, rectangular, diamond-shaped flat plates, powder, granules, pellets, blocks, granules and paste At least one of the shapes is a square.

[0008] The invention described in claim 4 is the invention described in claim 1, wherein the filling material is in a sheet form. and at least one of a wrinkled, pleated and gathered shape. .

[0009] The invention described in claim 5 is the invention described in claim 1, wherein the filling material is in a sheet form. Therefore, the electronic cigarette cartridge is folded along the longitudinal direction and the inside is wound At least one of the roll-type shapes is used.

[0010] The invention described in claim 6 is the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the covering member or has a lid on the heating element insertion side of the packaging member.

[0011] The invention described in claim 7 is the invention described in claim 1, wherein the filling is heated. The device has an aerosol former that generates an aerosol and supports the aerosol former. It has a support.

[0012] The invention described in claim 8 is the invention described in claim 7, wherein the carrier is made of rubber, cellulose, or the like. At least one of a binder and a polysaccharide is selected, and the filler comprises inorganic particles.

[0013] The invention described in claim 9 is the invention described in claim 8, wherein the inorganic particles contain diatomaceous earth. do. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] By attaching inorganic particles to the surface of the aerosol-forming material, it is possible to Even if the aerosol-forming materials are mixed, adhesion and sticking of the aerosol-forming materials to each other can be prevented. Furthermore, by attaching inorganic particles to the surface of the aerosol-forming material, the heating requirement of the electronic cigarette body is reduced. It can reduce the dirt on the surface. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating examples of use of an electronic cigarette cartridge. [Figure 2] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing an example of the structure of an electronic cigarette cartridge. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 shows an example of a filler manufactured as an aerosol-forming substrate. [Figure 4]1A-1C illustrate a method for making an electronic cigarette cartridge. [Figure 5] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating modified examples of electronic cigarette cartridges. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 shows an example of a filler manufactured as an aerosol-forming substrate. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 shows an example of a filler manufactured as an aerosol-forming substrate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described. The aerosol-forming material used in the present invention may be, for example, one produced as follows: In addition, as a material for forming the aerosol forming material, a material that supports the aerosol former is used. The components include a carrier for carrying the aerosol, an aerosol former, and optionally a flavor additive.

[0017] The carrier for the aerosol former may be a tobacco plant or a variety of non-tobacco plants. The parts used (e.g., roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, skin, seeds, tree trunks or tree branches, etc.) Preferably, the compound is used in a dry, pulverized form.

[0018] In addition to the above-mentioned plant parts, guar gums such as gum, xanthan gum, gum arabic and locust bean gum; Hydroxypropyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose cellulose binders such as starch, methyl cellulose and ethyl cellulose; , organic acids such as alginic acid, sodium alginate, agar and pectin Polysaccharides, such as conjugate base salts, and combinations thereof may also be used.

[0019] Aerosol formers include glycerin, propylene glycol, sorbitol, triglycerides, and Ethylene glycol, lactic acid, diacetin (glycerin diacetate), triacetin (glycerin diacetate) Glycerin triacetate), triethylene glycol diacetate, triethyl citrate , Isopropyl myristate, Methyl stearate, Dimethyl dodecanedioate, Tetra Dimethyl decanoate and the like can be used, but glycerin, propylene glycol, etc. are particularly preferred. These are preferably used in an amount of 1% by mass or more and 80% by mass or more of the aerosol forming material. It is used in an amount of 10% by mass or less and particularly preferably 10% by mass or more and 40% by mass or less.

[0020] In addition to the aerosol former carrier and the aerosol former, flavor may be added as needed. Flavoring additives such as mint, cocoa, coffee, Furthermore, the above-mentioned materials can be used to manufacture aerosol-forming materials. In addition to the above, water, ethyl alcohol, thickeners, etc. may be added to carry out the preferred production. Various additives may be added.

[0021] For example, when creating a filling material as a sheet, see, for example, JP2010-520764 As described above, a sheet containing the tobacco material was prepared, and the prepared sheet was then aerosolized. Adding a fluoropolymer or, as described in JP2017-529848A, aerosol A method of combining a former, cellulose fiber, and tobacco powder to form a slurry and then forming it into a sheet. Examples include the law.

[0022] In addition, when the filler is prepared in the form of a rod or a strip, the above-mentioned aerosol particles are The carrier material that carries the marker is mixed with water, such as an aerosol former, to form a mixture that contains a moderate amount of moisture. The resulting sheet is then shaped or cut into a desired rod or strip shape.

[0023] The reason why inorganic particles are preferably used in the present invention is that the aerosol When the base material is heated, it is important to keep in mind that the inorganic material is not easily decomposed by the heat. That is why.

[0024] If inorganic particles exist on the surface of the packing, the packing containing the aerosol former will come into direct contact with each other. By creating such a situation, the electronic cigarette card of the present invention Vibration or high temperature conditions to which the ridge is exposed during transportation or storage may cause aerosol particles Even if the amount of the aerosol increases due to the aerosol seeping out onto the surface of the aerosol-forming material, This can prevent the aerosol-forming materials from adhering to each other.

[0025] In order to obtain such an effect, the inorganic particles have a diameter of about 1 μm or more and 1000 μm or less. Furthermore, if the diameter is 5 μm or more, it can be used as a spacer between the fillers. It is more preferable that the thickness is 10 μm or more because it functions more favorably. If the thickness is 50 μm or less, a sufficient spacer effect is obtained and the filler can be sufficiently filled. This is preferable because it is possible to

[0026] In the present invention, the diameter of inorganic particles is measured by optical microscope or, if necessary, electron microscope. The diameter of the circle equivalent of an image of the inorganic particles on the surface of the packing is measured using a microscope. The diameter of the particle is defined as the diameter of a circle having an area equal to the projected image of the inorganic particle. Furthermore, the presence of inorganic particles on the surface of the aerosol-forming material may, for example, decompose the aerosol-forming substrate. The surface of the aerosol-forming material is measured at a magnification of about 500, with a field of view of 100 μm × 100 μm. The results are based on observations of about 10 images. If necessary, the magnification may be increased. Scanning electron microscope equipped with XMA (X-ray microanalysis) to confirm the presence of It is also preferable to check with a microscope.

[0027] In the present invention, the particle size of the inorganic powder can be measured by, for example, a laser diffraction / scattering particle size analyzer. A particle size distribution measuring device is used. The powder sample is preferably measured in a wet state. For example, Microtrac MT3300III manufactured by Microtrac Bell is used. In the present invention, the average particle size is in the range of 0.02 μm to 2000 μm. The diameter at which the volume-based distribution is accumulated for the area of ​​the particle and reaches 50%.

[0028] As an example of a method for adhering inorganic particles to the surface of the aerosol-forming material, The inorganic powder to be added to the aerosol forming material can be mixed. In particular, the average particle size is preferably 1 μm or more, and more preferably 5 μm or more. If the average particle size is 10 μm or more, the effect of the present invention will be more pronounced, which is preferable. If it is 100 μm or less, it is easy to maintain adhesion to the surface of the aerosol-forming material, and if it is 40 μm or less, In this case, a sufficient spacer effect can be obtained and the filler can be sufficiently filled. So it is preferable.

[0029] The amount of the inorganic powder added is 0.001 to 100 parts by mass of the filler. It is preferably 0 parts by mass or less, and more preferably 0.01 parts by mass or more. A more preferable range is 0.05 parts by mass or more. Furthermore, when the amount is 5 parts by mass or less, a spacer effect is obtained and the filler is sufficiently packed. A more preferred range is 2 parts by mass or less.

[0030] In the present invention, an aerosol is produced by using an aerosol-forming material having inorganic particles on the surface. Forming the base material surprisingly reduces the amount of dirt that adheres to the heating element after use. It was found that it has the following properties.

[0031] In particular, it is preferable that the average particle size of the inorganic powder to be added is 1 μm or more and 40 μm or less. If the particle size is 5 μm or more, the effect of reducing adhesion is even greater. When the amount added is 0.01 parts by mass or more and 5 parts by mass or less, a good effect is obtained, and when it is 0.1 parts by mass or more, a good effect is obtained. If the temperature is more than this, there is an even greater effect of reducing adhesion. When desorption, inorganic particles have a polishing effect on the surface, scavenging dirt, Alternatively, the surface of the heating element and the aerosol forming material may be spaced apart by the spacer effect of the inorganic particles during heating. The mechanism by which contamination is reduced is thought to be due to the low probability of direct contact. It is fixed.

[0032] Examples of inorganic substances that can be used as inorganic particles of the present invention include sodium chloride. , metal chlorides such as potassium chloride, magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, titanium oxide, oxide Metal oxides such as iron and alumina, metal carbonates such as magnesium carbonate and calcium carbonate, sulfuric acid Metal sulfates such as magnesium and calcium sulfate, metal phosphates such as calcium phosphate, Titanates such as potassium titanate and magnesium titanate may also be used alone or in combination. The inorganic particles of the present invention can be used in the above-mentioned manner. The present invention is not limited to the inorganic materials mentioned above, but also includes salts with other metals. Silicon oxides such as colloidal silica and fumed silica can also be used. Magnesium, calcium carbonate, silicon oxide, and alumina can be preferably used.

[0033] Natural materials containing the above inorganic substances can also be used. Lights, etc.

[0034] In addition, the aerosol-forming substrate of the present invention needs to be appropriately filled with a filler. If the filling amount is too small, the aerosol generated by heating will not be sufficient, and the user may On the other hand, if the filling amount is too large, the filling may clog. This can make it difficult for the user to smoke and can increase resistance when inserting the heating element. This can cause the electronic cigarette cartridge to break.

[0035] In the present invention, the preferred shapes of the packing are as follows. For example, the aerosol-forming substrate may be in the form of a rod or a strip, and the inclusion may be arranged along the longitudinal direction of the aerosol-forming substrate. The state in which it is disposed in the member (151) is shown in FIG. 3. In addition, as another preferred embodiment, FIG. 1 is a view of the aerosol-forming substrate (110) as seen from one end side. 0) is in a sheet shape and is arranged along the longitudinal direction of the electronic cigarette cartridge. 6 shows the state in which the filling (112) is folded into the As another preferred embodiment, the aerosol-forming substrate (110) is shown in FIG. The aerosol-forming substrate (110) is sheet-shaped and extends in the longitudinal direction of the electronic cigarette cartridge. The packing material (113) is wound in the packing material (151) along the direction of the packing material (113) to form a roll. The state in which the ion exchange membrane is connected to the ion exchange membrane is shown in FIG.

[0036] The appropriate range of the amount of the filler is determined by the amount of the sheet-like aerosol in the cross section of the aerosol-forming substrate. It can be evaluated by calculating the area ratio occupied by the sol-forming material. This can be adopted when the state when viewed from one end of the hole-forming substrate is the same as the cross section.

[0037] For example, a digital microscope is used to evaluate the filler and the voids without filler. It can be calculated by the following method and measured as follows: A 100x magnification was used for the display. The image analysis range was limited to the filled material and the void area without the filled material. In this case, the area where the observation sample diameter is 7.0 mm is 3.5 mm wide and 2.6 mm long. Within the above range, image analysis was performed using the attached software, and the In the "Extraction Mode" section, set "Brightness". For measurement, select "Standard" and set "Extraction Parameters". " was set to "bright" and the "threshold" was selected so that the filling and voids to be observed could be separated. The filling rate is the ratio of the filling material to the entire area.

[0038] Thus, the filling rate is preferably 60% or more and 90% or less, and more preferably 65% ​​or more. The filling rate is preferably 70% or more, and more preferably 70% or more. Fillers often stick together, making the present invention useful.

[0039] The filling material prepared as above is used as an e-cigarette cartridge as follows: Used for the main body.

[0040] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of how an electronic cigarette cartridge is used. The electronic cigarette (100) is attached to the electronic cigarette body (200) when used by a user. The main body (200) has an insertion part for inserting the electronic cigarette cartridge (100). (210) is provided.

[0041] A heating element (211) is provided in the center of the bottom of the insert (210). The element (211) has a pin-like or blade-like member with a sharp tip, and It is inserted into the forming substrate (110) and heats the aerosol-forming substrate (110). Specifically, the heating element (211) is configured to heat the electronic cigarette cartridge (100) when the electronic cigarette body ( When the aerosol-forming substrate (110) is inserted into the insertion portion (210) of the aerosol-forming substrate (200), It is inserted in the center.

[0042] The heating element (211) is connected to a battery (not shown) provided in the electronic cigarette body (200). This heating element (211) generates heat directly or indirectly by the power supplied from the The aerosol-forming substrate (110) is heated by the heat of the air, and the aerosol-forming substrate (110) containing the aromatic component is heated by the heat of the air. Aerosols are generated. The generated aerosols are then directed to the support element (300) described below. ) and the aerosol transport member (130) to the mouthpiece (140), When the user inhales through the mouthpiece (140), the aromatic components reach the user's mouth. In the following, for the purpose of explaining the present invention, the aerosol-forming substrate of the electronic cigarette cartridge is The (110) side is referred to as the upstream side (10), and the mouthpiece side is referred to as the downstream side (20). The upstream side (10) may be referred to as one end side, and the downstream side (20) may be referred to as the other end side.

[0043] In addition, in FIG. 1, the heating element (211) has one pin-shaped or blade-shaped member. Although the heating element (211) is shown in the figure, other examples include a pin-shaped or blade-shaped heating element (211). An example is one having multiple board-shaped members.

[0044] Figure 2 shows an example of the structure of the electronic cigarette cartridge (100). Heating element (211) From the side where the aerodynamic force is inserted, that is, from the upstream side (10) to the downstream side (20), A sol-forming substrate (110), a support element (300), a transfer member (130), and a mouthpiece are included. This will be explained by taking the composition (140).

[0045] The support element (300) supports the aerosol-forming substrate (110). is disposed adjacent to the aerosol-forming substrate (110) and is attached to the side of the support element (300). (160) is a wrapping member (150) located around the periphery of the electronic cigarette cartridge (100) The side portion (160) is fixed to the inner surface of the packaging member (150) by, for example, an adhesive. are.

[0046] 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.

[0047] As shown in FIG. 3, the filler (111) manufactured as the aerosol-forming substrate (110) The shape of the filler (11) is preferably a rod or a strip. 1) The packaging is packed in a cylindrical shape along the longitudinal direction. The example shown is filled into a wrapping member (151). The wrapping member (151) may be a cigarette paper or the like. The wrapping member (150) may be formed into a cylindrical shape. This may serve as the aerosol forming material (151). This makes it easier to absorb the aromatic components from the material (110).

[0048] FIG. 4 shows the aerosol-forming substrate (110) and the transfer member (130) formed as described above. The mouthpiece (140) and the support element (300) illustrated below are attached to the aerosol-forming substrate ( 110), the support element (300), the transfer member (130), and the mouthpiece (140) are arranged adjacent to each other in this order. The figure shows how the wrapping material (150) such as cigarette paper is wound around the rod. The side (160) of the support element has some adhesive applied to it. 00). Next, an example of use of the electronic cigarette cartridge of the present invention will be described in detail.

[0049] 1, 2, 3 and 4 show examples of the use and appearance of an electronic cigarette cartridge.

[0050] The electronic cigarette cartridge (100) may be, for example, rod-shaped or cylindrical, as shown in FIG. It has a shape like appearance.

[0051] The inside of the electronic cigarette cartridge (100) has an air outlet at one end, as shown in FIG. A support element (110) is provided at the other end of the substrate (110) facing the mouthpiece (140). The element (300) and the transfer member (130) are arranged in this order. The container is enclosed by a packaging member (150).

[0052] The aerosol-forming substrate (110) is a filler for an electronic cigarette cartridge. The filling material (110) is heated to release aroma components from the plant that is the source of the filling. Generates aerosols.

[0053] As shown in FIG. 3, the filling material as the aerosol-forming substrate (110) has a shape of For example, in the case of flakes, strips, or rods whose long side is 2 to 20 times the short side, When filling, the longitudinal direction of the shape of the filler (111) should be aligned with the longitudinal direction of the cartridge. This allows for better airflow and makes it easier to inhale. 1 is a view of the cartridge from the end where the aerosol-forming substrate (110) is located; The drawings are partially perspective so that the filler (111) inside the ridge can be seen. It is preferable that the maximum length portion is about 1 to 20 mm. This is because the cartridge may be too large and difficult to handle when filling it. Of course, there are other packing materials besides this, such as flat packings with a nearly uniform shape. It can be rolled up and packed, making it easy to handle.

[0054] Other aerosol-forming substrates include sheets that are wrinkled, pleated, or gapped. It is also a preferred embodiment to use a material formed by zigzag or folding. .

[0055] The fibrous filler, like the rod-shaped one, should be aligned so that the length of the fiber is parallel to the length of the cartridge. Packing the air in this way improves the flow of the sucked air.

[0056] The porous filling material is porous when packed into the cartridge, so when it is sucked This is one of the preferred forms because it improves air flow. For example, it can be formed by piercing a dried sheet with multiple needles several times, but other The method may be as follows.

[0057] It can be in the shape of a flake, square, rectangle, or diamond, or in the form of a powder, granule, or pellet. The filler can be easily loaded by dropping it into the cartridge opening. The amount of liquid to be filled into the cartridge can be easily adjusted, and the amount of liquid sucked can be adjusted by adjusting the amount of liquid. This is preferable because it is easy to adjust the air flow when the cartridge is opened. By taking measures to prevent the device from falling off, it can be used even more effectively.

[0058] Block-shaped fillings have good thermal conductivity and are easy to extract aromatic components. Also, the size of the block may be increased to make it easier to store. In this case, when filling, the block is reshaped into small blocks, rods, granules, etc. can be done.

[0059] The effects of the present invention can be achieved by having inorganic particles on the surface of the various shapes of packing materials exemplified above. can be obtained.

[0060] The paste-like filling material can be squeezed into the cartridge. For example, paste is applied to the packaging member (150) in an unfolded state, and the packaging member (15 0) can be rolled up to form a cartridge.

[0061] The support element (300) supports the aerosol-forming substrate (110). ) is disposed adjacent to the aerosol-forming substrate (110) and has an airflow passage at the center or side. The aerosol generated from the aerosol-forming substrate (110) is It can be directed towards the mouthpiece.

[0062] The mouthpiece (140) is adjacent to the transfer member (130) and is connected to the electronic cigarette cartridge ( The mouthpiece (140) is a filter that removes particulates. The mouthpiece may include, for example, a cellulose acetate filter. The aroma components that pass through the filter (140) are inhaled by the user.

[0063] When comparing the presence and absence of the transfer member (130), the one without the transfer member (130) is more breathable. On the other hand, the transfer member (130) is inserted and the generated aromatic components are easily absorbed. It is also preferable to add a function to cool the aerosol. Instead of adding, the mouthpiece may be extended to be adjacent or in contact with the support element (300). It is also preferable to use a filter in the mouthpiece that also functions as a cooler. This is because the number of parts can be reduced. A hollow tubular member is used, or a crimped polymer shell is used in the longitudinal direction of the electronic cigarette cartridge. A rolled up rope or the like can be used.

[0064] FIG. 5(1) shows a configuration in which the aerosol-forming substrate (110) and the support element (300) are in contact with each other. This is preferred because it can stably support the aerosol-forming substrate (110). In addition, the simple structure offers great advantages in terms of manufacturing.

[0065] FIG. 5(2) shows a partition member ( ) between the aerosol-forming substrate (110) and the support element (300). The separator 160 is provided so that the separator 160 is in contact with the separator 160. The member (160) may be, for example, a breathable filter, paper, etc., and the heating element (2 It is preferable that the partition member be one that breaks when the separator 11 is inserted. Due to the influence of logistics such as transportation, the aerosol-forming substrate (110) may become flammable in the electronic cigarette cartridge. This is effective in preventing movement.

[0066] FIG. 5(3) shows the side of the aerosol-forming substrate (110) where the heating element (211) is inserted. A configuration in which a lid (170) is attached is also preferable. In this way, the aerosol-forming substrate (110) It is also effective in preventing the fragrance from escaping during transportation and other logistics processes. (110) can be prevented from falling out of the electronic cigarette cartridge. The lid (170) can be made of a filter, paper, sponge, etc. If a heating element is inserted, one or more slits should be made in the lid (170). or providing circular or polygonal guide holes where the heating element is inserted. This is also a preferred form.

[0067] In particular, the aerosol-forming substrate (110) may be a powder, granules, flakes, pellets, or other particles. When a tubular container is used, it is preferable to provide a partition member (160) or a lid (170). Furthermore, it is more preferable to provide both of them.

[0068] Next, non-tobacco plants that can be used as raw materials will be described. There are no particular limitations on the plant, as long as it is a plant other than tobacco. , roots (including bulbs, tuberous roots, bulbs, etc.), stems, tubers, bark (stem bark, tree bark, etc.) Various parts of the plant are used, including the stems, leaves, flowers (including petals, pistils, stamens, etc.), trunks and branches of trees, etc. Can be used.

[0069] 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.

[0070] The above-mentioned tubers and the following plants contain carbohydrates, and at least one of the filling materials 111 For example, starch is preferably corn starch (and Corn), potato starch, sweet potato starch, tapioca Starch (tapioca) is used as a thickener, stabilizer, etc. Crosslinking improves acid resistance, heat resistance, and shear resistance, while esterification and etherification improve Improved storage stability, gelatinization promotion, etc. Improved transparency, film properties, and storage stability due to oxidation This is possible by taking measures such as the following.

[0071] 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.

[0072] 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 Also used as a salt such as sodium acid

[0073] To give specific examples, plants used as herbs and spices include: China pear fruit, kaffir lime leaves, myoga, mugwort, wasabi, ajowan seeds, anise, Alfalfa, Echinacea, Shallot, Estragon, Everlasting Flower , elder, allspice, orris root, oregano, orange peel, orange fruit Lawrence, orange leaf, cayenne pepper, chamomile Le German, Roman chamomile, cardamom, curry leaves, garlic ), catnip, caraway, caraway seeds, osmanthus, cumin, kumi cinnamon seeds, cloves, green cardamom, green pepper, cornflower, saffron citrus, cedar, cinnamon, jasmine, juniper berry, jolokia, ginger (salt) Garlic, star anise, spearmint, sumac, sage, savory, and celery Li, celery seed, turmeric, thyme, tamarind, tarragon, charred Cherfeuille, chives, dill, dill seeds, tomatoes (dried tomatoes), tomato Beans, dried coriander, nutmeg, hibiscus, habanero, jalapeno, bird's eye , basil, vanilla, cilantro, parsley, paprika, hyssop, pimento Death pellets, pink pepper, fenugreek seeds, fennel, brown mustard Black cardamom, black cumin, black pepper, vetiver, pennyroyal peppermint, horseradish, white pepper, white mustard edible seeds, poppy seeds, porcini mushrooms, marjoram, mustard seeds, maniettes, marie Gold, malva flower, mace, yarrow flower, eucalyptus, lavender, licorice , Linden, Red Clover, Red Pepper, Lemongrass, Lemon Verbena, Lemon Balm, lemon peel, rose, rose buds (purple), rose hips, Rose petal, rosemary, rose red, laurel, long pepper, Sesame (raw sesame, roasted sesame), golden chili pepper, Sichuan pepper, Mitaka pepper, Japanese pepper, chili pepper, yuzu You can also use mixed spices (e.g., five-spice powder, garam masala, rassala, etc.). El Hanout, Barigoule, Chicken Curry Masala, Tandoori Masala, Quatre Epices, It uses a mixture of various plants used as a base for perfumes, such as Rube de Provence, and potpourri. can.

[0074] Also, for example, peaches, blueberries, lemons, oranges, apples, bananas, and pinenuts. Plum, mango, grape, kumquat, melon, plum, almond, cacao, coffee bean, pea Nuts, sunflower, olive, walnut, and other edible fruits (flesh) and seeds You can use children.

[0075] Tea can also be used. Tea is not just made from different plants, but from the same plant. The tea leaves vary depending on the processing method. , sweet tea, Gynostemma tea, Aloe tea, Ginkgo leaf tea, Oolong tea, Turmeric tea, White tea Shi tea, Eleuthero tea, Plantain tea, Okiodoshi tea, Persimmon leaf tea, Chamomile tea, Chamomile tea , Kawara Kakemyō tea, Quince tea, Chrysanthemum tea, Gymnema tea, Guava tea, Goji berry tea, Mulberry leaf tea, Black bean tea , Gennoshoko tea, Genmaicha, Burdock tea, Comfrey tea, Kombucha, Cherry blossom tea, Saffron tea, Itake mushroom tea, shiso tea, jasmine tea, ginger tea, horsetail tea, Japanese laurel tea, Swertia japonica tea, Buckwheat tea, elm 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, Yerba 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 allows you to reuse and make effective use of expensive tea and other items.

[0076] 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.

[0077] 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 (interspecific hybrid between Asian rice and African rice) are also used. It can also be used as flour or bran.

[0078] Furthermore, wheat was mentioned as a specific example of a plant that can be used, but other examples of wheat include foxtail millet, Mbaku (a cultivated variety of oats, also known as oats), barley, oats, millet, Kodora (cordon millet), wheat (wheat), finger millet, teff, pearl millet, hadakam Gi (a variety of barley), Job's tears (a fruit, not a seed), barnyard millet, fonio, and wild rice , glutinous wheat (waxy barley), sorghum (sorghum, sorghum, rice), Sorghum and rye can also be used, of course.

[0079] Furthermore, black soybeans were mentioned as a specific example of plants that can be used, but in addition to being cereals (legumes), Examples are adzuki beans, carob, kidney beans, peas, cluster beans, and grass peas ( English: Lathyrus sativus) black gram, cowpea, winged bean, zeocarpa Beans, broad beans, soybeans, jack beans, tamarind, tepary beans, Potato beans, Mucuna pruriens, Bambara groundnut, chickpea Beans, Hyacinth beans, Rustic beans, Horse gram (Macrotylomania florum), moth bean, lima bean, peanut, mung bean, lupine, lentil Of course, lentils (hento) can also be used.

[0080] Furthermore, buckwheat was mentioned as a specific example of a plant that can be used, but other examples include flax. Naturally, amaranth, quinoa, and tartary buckwheat can also be used. can.

[0081] Furthermore, although shiitake mushrooms were mentioned as a specific example of plants that can be used, pine mushrooms are also Examples include bamboo, shiitake, hattake, shimeji, shiro, mushroom, and agaric. .

[0082] 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, grapes) produced when fermenting alcoholic beverages such as sake and wine. The pomace (consisting of grape skins, seeds, stems, etc.) can also be used. You can also use a mixture of various plants that are not listed here. It can also be used.

[0083] Furthermore, herbal medicines known as Chinese herbal medicines are also preferably used. For example, the following: Grass (Isou), Madder Root (Akanekon), Red-Eyed Oak (Mallotus japonicus), Asenia japonica , Benzoin (Ansokukou), Wei Ling Xian (Ireisen), Inchinkou (Inchinkou), Fennel (U Ikyou, turmeric, Ubai, Uyaku, Ura-shiroku Quercus japonica, Uva-ursi, Eijitsu, Corydalis globulus, Enmei grass Astragalus, Astragalus Root, Scutellaria Root, Scutellaria Baicalensis, Phellodendron Bark, Yellow Coptis japonica, cherry bark, St. John's wort, Onji, Sophora japonica Squid), gaibaku (Gaihaku), summer withered grass (Kagosou), kashi (oak), Polygonum multiflorum (Kashu), Zedoary, Cuckoo Root, Pueraria Root, Chamomile, Cucurbit Root ), Gua Lu Ren (Caronin), Dried Ginger, Licorice, Winter Flower ), mugwort leaves (gaiyo), bellflowers (platycodon), citrus fruits (kigusi), citrus shells (kikoku), citrus fruits ( Pheasant), chrysanthemum (Kikuka), orange peel (Kippi), Qianghu (Kyokatsu), apricot kernel (Kyonin) , kumquat, goldenrod, money plant, wolfberry ), Goji leaf (Luciflora sieboldii), Sophora chinensis (Kujin), Walnut (Juglans japonica), Bitter alder bark (Kurempi), Black gram Kuromoji, Barley, Thorns, Cinnamon, Cassia Seed Ishi), Kengoshi, Genjin, Glue candy, Safflower, Huanpi (Gokanpi), Kokou (Koukou), Koushi (Koushi), Koju (Koju), Red Ginseng (Ko Ujin, Kobushi, Kobei, Magnolia, Kohon ), Gokahi (five-leaved bark), Goshitsu (five-leaved knee), Goshuyu (five-leaved stalk), Gojokon (five-leaved stalk root) , Burdock fruit (Goboushi), Schisandra chinensis (Gomishi), Bupleurum chinensis (Saiko), Asarum chinensis (Saishin), Safra Hawthorn, Gardenia, Cornus serrata Yuyu), wild bean root (Sanzukon), sour jujube seed (Sansonin), Japanese pepper (Zanthoxylum piperitum), Sanriku ( Sanryo, Sanyaku, Rehmannia glutinosa, Astragalus radix, Jikoppi ), Lithospermum root, Perilla berries, Perilla leaves, Lithospermum seeds, Persimmon Shitei (Chinese legume), Jifushi (Earth skin berry), Peony (Shakuyaku), Jashoushi (Snake berry), Shasm (Shajin), psyllium, psyllium, shriveled sand, Juyaku (herb), ginger (ginger), palm fruit (shurojitsu), palm leaves (shuroyo) U), Shouma (Chinese sedge), Wheat (Shobaku), Iris root (Shobukon), Magnolia (Shin'i) ), Jotei-shi (female sect), Qinpi (sinpi), Shinkiku (sinki), Qingyō (singyō) ), Juishi (Juisi), Shokumoku (Shokumoku), Seihi (Seihi), Acorus root (Sekisho) Cone), pomegranate peel, Dendrobium, Cnidium, and Oriental husk (Zenko), river bone (Senkotsu), spiral flower (Senpukuka), bone tree (Sekkotsuboku), herbaceous fruit (Soka), soy horns (Sokakushi), mulberry parasite (Sokisei), blue ears (Sojishi), blue Atractylodes macrocarpa (Soujutsu), Lateral Oak Leaf (Sokuhakuyo), Intermittent Cut (Zokudan), Mulberry Bark (Sohakuhi) , Sobok, Soybean leaf, Soybean pod, Rhubarb, Jujube Taiso, Daifukuhi, Takusha, Danshen, Chikuru Jo), Bamboo joint ginseng, Bamboo leaf, Anemone rhizome, Elm tree ), cloves, fishing hooks, dried orange peel, and celestial star Angelica sinensis, Tenma, Tenmonto, Togashi, Angelica acutiloba Uki), sesame seeds (castor bean), party ginseng (toujin), lamp wick (toushinso), peach kernel (to Nin), orange peel (spruce), rabbit seed (toshishi), chestnut (tochinomi), Eucommia, German Dokkatsu (live), Dokakon (root of earth melon), Nikujuyo (meat-bearing), Myrrh, Honeysuckle Dough), ginseng (carrot), Fritillaria muscaria (Fritillaria spp.), malt (barley), oak kernel (barley), White beans (Hakuhenzu), Ophiopogon chinensis (Bakumontou), broken paper (Hakoshi), mint (Mentha chinensis), Bangka, Hange, Hanbi, Banlangkon, Hanzhiren ( Lily of the valley, lily root, white angelica, white snake tongue grass U), Hyakubukon (Hyakubukon), White Atractylodes (Byakujutsu), Areca nut (Betel nut), Boi ( Bowie, reed root, windbreak, dandelion root Ikon, Peony bark, Ephedra, Hemp seed, Manke Ishi), pine resin, wood sapling, quince, wood incense, death Medicine (Motsuyaku), Horse chestnut (Mokzoku), Archery (Yakan), Wisdom (Yakuchi), Night-crossing Wisteria (Yakou) Luo Han Guo (Monk fruit), Orchid grass (Langsou), Longan Niku (Longan fruit), Gentian (Lindarin) Licorice, ginger, reishi, forsythia, and lily of the valley Lotus root, lotus flesh, and reed root.

[0084] Furthermore, extracts of the above-mentioned non-tobacco plants, so-called extracts, can also be used. The form of the exudate may be liquid, syrup, powder, granules, solution, or the like.

[0085] The present invention will be described in detail below. (Production Example 1) 100 parts by weight of dried and crushed black tea leaves 20 parts by weight of dried and crushed licorice 10 parts by weight of dried and crushed lotus leaves were charged into a mixer and dry mixed for 5 minutes.

[0086] The dry mixture is Polypropylene glycol 25 parts by mass Glycerin 25 parts by mass Carboxymethylcellulose sodium salt 5 parts by mass Menthol 3 parts by weight 3 parts by mass of ethanol 200 parts by mass of water were charged into the mixer and wet-mixed for 15 minutes.

[0087] In the step of forming a sheet from the slurry obtained as described above, the slurry is suitably The specified amount was poured into a frame equipped with a suitable tray to create a water-absorbent sheet. The moisture content of the water-containing sheet is approximately 95% if the moisture content of the above slurry is 100%. It becomes quantity.

[0088] Subsequently, the water-containing sheet is passed through a press roll with a predetermined clearance three times. Then, 7 parts by mass of the water-containing sheet was added to 100 parts by mass of the water-containing sheet that had been passed three times. Parts of water was added to the water-containing sheet, and the sheet was passed through the press rolls five more times.

[0089] Furthermore, the formed water-containing sheet obtained as described above was dried in an environment of 35°C for 300 minutes. A molded sheet for electronic cigarette filler with a moisture content of 20% by mass was prepared. The drying temperature was 5 A temperature of less than 0°C is preferred to maintain the flavor, and a temperature of less than 45°C is even more preferred. The temperature is less than 40°C. The thickness of the sheet is adjusted as appropriate, but in this example, the thickness is 0.5 mm. did. The above sheet was cut into pieces 12 mm long, 1.5 mm wide, and 0.5 mm thick. It was used as a sol-forming material.

[0090] In (Production Example 2), the sheet thickness was 1 mm, the length was 12 mm, the width was 1 mm, and the thickness was 1 The aerosol was formed into a size of 1 mm and used as an aerosol forming material.

[0091] (Production Example 3) 50 parts by mass of wood fiber 50 parts by mass of dried black tea leaves 5000 parts by mass of water The above was mixed to form a slurry.

[0092] This slurry was cast into a sheet having a thickness of 0.2 mm. The water is concentrated and stored for use in the next step.

[0093] The sheet was dried and the following was added per 100 parts by mass of the sheet: Polypropylene glycol 10 parts by mass Glycerin 20 parts by mass 2 parts by mass of carboxymethylcellulose sodium salt Menthol (50% ethanol solution) 3 parts by weight 50 parts by weight of concentrated cast residue water was added and dried to form a sheet. The sheet is cut to form a sheet of 120 mm width, 12 mm length and approximately 0.2 mm thickness. Ta.

[0094] Example 1 For 100 parts by mass of the aerosol-forming material prepared in (Production Example 1), One part by mass of calcium carbonate powder was added and mixed. Microscopic observation revealed that the particles had a diameter of 10 μm or more. Calcium carbonate particles smaller than 50 μm are attached. 0.29 g of an aerosol-forming material having calcium carbonate particles on its surface was used as a filler. The aerosol was filled into a paper tube containing the aerosol-forming base material (11 0). The electronic cigarette cartridge shown in FIG. 4 was used. A hollow tube with a through hole in the center is used. The diameter of the bottom of the tube is 7 mm. The diameter of the through hole forming the support portion is 3 mm, and the material is cellulose acetate. The element (300) is configured to resist the force of insertion when the heating element (211) is inserted. The sol-forming substrate (110) has a function of supporting the substrate, and the generated aerosol is It has a through hole that guides the water from the upstream side (10) to the downstream side (20) so that it can reach the mouth of the The transfer member (130) is a gathered polymer sheet with a bottom diameter of 7 mm. The transport member (130) is wrapped in paper to form a cylindrical shape with a height of 18 mm. The generated aerosol is guided from the upstream side (10) to the downstream side (20) so that it reaches the user's mouth. It has the function of keeping the temperature of the aerosol at an appropriate level. The filter (140) is cylindrical with a base diameter of 7 mm and a height of 7 mm. The filling rate was measured and found to be 81%.

[0095] Example 2 For 100 parts by mass of the aerosol-forming material prepared in (Production Example 2), One part by mass of calcium carbonate powder was added and mixed. Microscopic observation revealed that the particles had a diameter of 10 μm or more. Calcium carbonate particles of 50 μm or less are observed adhering to the surface. 0.29 g of aerosol-forming material having particles on its surface was used as a filling material in a container with an inner diameter of 6.9 mm and a height of The mixture was filled into a 12 mm paper tube, which was a packaging member, and an electronic cigarette cartridge was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1. The filling rate was measured and found to be 83%.

[0096] Example 3 The aerosol-forming material prepared in (Production Example 3) was placed on a table. 1 part by mass of calcium carbonate powder with a diameter of 15 μm was evenly distributed on 100 parts by mass of the sheet. Then, the sheet was rolled up with the top surface facing inward, and the diameter was approximately 6.5 mm, and the height was 1 The sheet was rolled into a 2 mm cylinder. Microscopic observation revealed that the diameter of the cylinder was between 10 μm and 50 μm. The underlying calcium carbonate particles are observed to be attached. 0.29 g of an aerosol-forming material having calcium carbonate particles on its surface was used as a filler. The contents were packed into a paper tube as a packaging member having a diameter of 6.9 mm and a height of 12 mm, and the contents were then packed into an electronic cigarette container in the same manner as in Example 1. A cartridge was created and the filling rate was measured to be 74%.

[0097] Example 4 For 100 parts by mass of the aerosol-forming material prepared in (Production Example 1), One part by mass of magnesium carbonate powder was added and mixed. Microscopic observation revealed that the particles were 10 μm or smaller in diameter. Magnesium carbonate particles of 50 μm or less adhere to the surface. 0.29 g of aerosol-forming material with calcium carbonate particles on the surface was used as a filler. The container was filled into a paper tube having a diameter of 6.9 mm and a height of 12 mm, and the electronic tag was inserted in the same manner as in Example 1. We created a Baco cartridge and measured the filling rate, which was 80%.

[0098] Example 5 For 100 parts by mass of the aerosol-forming material prepared in (Production Example 1), One part by mass of silicon oxide powder was added and mixed. Silicon oxide particles of less than μm in size are attached. 0.29 g of aerosol-forming material with silicon oxide particles on its surface was used as the filling material in a 6. The contents were packed into a paper tube, which was a packaging member, with a diameter of 9 mm and a height of 12 mm, and then placed in an electronic cigarette carton in the same manner as in Example 1. The filling rate was measured and found to be 80%.

[0099] Example 6 For 100 parts by mass of the aerosol-forming material prepared in (Production Example 1), One part by mass of Lumina was added and mixed. Microscopic observation revealed that the diameter was between 10 μm and 50 μm. Alumina particles are attached. 0.29 g of aerosol-forming material with alumina particles on the surface was used as the packing material in a 6. The contents were packed into a paper tube, which was a packaging member, with a diameter of 9 mm and a height of 12 mm, and then placed in an electronic cigarette carton in the same manner as in Example 1. The filling rate was measured and found to be 81%.

[0100] Example 7 For 100 parts by mass of the aerosol-forming material prepared in (Production Example 1), One part by mass of Lumina was added and mixed. Microscopic observation revealed that the diameter was between 10 μm and 50 μm. No alumina particles were observed. 0.29 g of an aerosol-forming material having silicon oxide particles on the surface was used as a filler. The contents were packed into a paper tube as a packaging member having a diameter of 6.9 mm and a height of 12 mm, and the contents were then packed into an electronic cigarette container in the same manner as in Example 1. A cartridge was created and the filling rate was measured to be 81%.

[0101] Example 8 For 100 parts by mass of the aerosol-forming material prepared in (Production Example 1), an average particle diameter of 0.5 μm One part by mass of silicon oxide powder was added and mixed. No silicon oxide particles smaller than 0 μm were observed. 0.29 g of an aerosol-forming material having silicon oxide particles on its surface was used as a filler. The contents were packed into a paper tube, which was a packaging member, with a diameter of 6.9 mm and a height of 12 mm, and the contents were used to make an electronic cigarette in the same manner as in Example 1. We created a cartridge and measured the filling rate, which was 81%.

[0102] Example 9 For 100 parts by mass of the aerosol-forming material prepared in (Production Example 1), One part by mass of silicon oxide powder was added and mixed. It is covered with silicon oxide particles of less than μm in size. 0.29 g of an aerosol-forming material having silicon oxide particles on its surface was used as a filler. We tried to fill a paper tube, which is a packaging material with a diameter of 6.9 mm and a height of 12 mm, but there were difficulties in filling it. The amount was reduced to 0.23 g. An electronic cigarette cartridge was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1. The filling rate was measured and found to be 65%.

[0103] (Comparative Example 1) The aerosol-forming material prepared in (Production Example 1) was used as a filler as is. It is an electronic cigarette cartridge.

[0104] (Comparative Example 2) The aerosol-forming material prepared in (Production Example 2) was used as a filler as is. It is an electronic cigarette cartridge.

[0105] (Comparative Example 3) The aerosol-forming material prepared in (Production Example 3) was used as a filler as is. It is an electronic cigarette cartridge.

[0106] The electronic cigarette cartridge obtained as described above was evaluated as follows. The outline of the electronic cigarette body is explained. The heating element (211) is 4.5 mm in width and 1.5 mm in length. The length is 12 mm and the thickness is 0.4 mm. The inner diameter of the insertion part (210) is 7 mm. The heating element (211) is approximately the same size as the electronic cigarette cartridge. The body (200) generates heat by power supplied from a battery (not shown). The temperature reaches approximately 350°C. The built-in control system then controls the temperature by 14 times. The consumption of the electronic cigarette cartridge is completed. When the device is inserted, the electronic cigarette cartridge appears from the downstream side of the electronic cigarette body. The portion is approximately 20 mm. Evaluation 1: The electronic cigarette cartridge we created was 70mm long, 14mm short, and 45mm high. A paper box was filled with the aerosol-forming substrate facing downwards. The box containing the e-cigarette cartridges was placed in a plastic bag and left at 40°C for two weeks. After that, the product is taken out and left in a normal temperature and humidity environment for one day, and then the following evaluation is carried out. The charges are removed from the aerosol-forming substrate and checked to see if they have solidified. Rank A: The item falls apart when removed with tweezers. Rank B: Can be loosened by pressing with tweezers Rank C: When pressed with tweezers, lumps remain Rank C items may become difficult to insert into the electronic cigarette body due to long-term storage. It has a high potential.

[0107] Evaluation 2: In each example and comparative example, when preparing an electronic cigarette cartridge This is a comparison of the ease and difficulty of creation. It means there is no problem.

[0108] Evaluation 3: The heating requirements when using the electronic cigarette cartridge of each example as shown in Figure 1 The evaluation was carried out as follows. Using the Baco cartridge, 14 suctions are performed per cartridge. A total of 10 cartridges, 20 cartridges, 30 cartridges, After suctioning 40 or 50 bottles, the dirt on the heating element was soaked in ethanol. The degree of contamination increased as the number of suction tubes increased.

[0109] In contrast, the dirt after smoking 50 e-cigarette cartridges made in this example was The samples were collected, the degree of staining was compared, and an evaluation was made based on how many pieces of Comparative Example 1 the sample corresponded to.

[0110] The evaluation results are summarized in Table 1. [Table 1]

[0111] As described above, in the present invention, the presence of inorganic particles on the surface of the aerosol-forming material Therefore, even if the e-cigarette cartridge has been transported or stored in various environments, there is no problem. It can be made usable without any problems. Another advantage of the present invention is that it reduces contamination of the heating element with use, making it cleaner. It can also increase the frequency of cleaning and the lifespan of the e-cigarette itself.

[0112] The above-described embodiment provides the following advantages. In the present invention, by having inorganic particles present on the surface of the aerosol-forming material, various E-cigarette cartridges that have been transported or stored in an unsafe environment can still be used without any problems. It can be of the following type.

[0113] Another advantage of the present invention is that it reduces contamination of the heating element with use, making it cleaner. It can also increase the frequency of cleaning and the lifespan of the e-cigarette itself.

[0114] However, the aerosol-forming base material formed in a sheet form uses glycerin, etc. Therefore, they may stick together and harden during transportation or storage in a warehouse or store. Once hardened, it becomes difficult to penetrate with a heating blade. This may damage the electronic cigarette cartridge and the heating blade. Therefore, the object of the present invention is to prevent the materials from sticking together and hardening during transportation or storage in a warehouse or store. Prevents damage to the e-cigarette cartridge or the heating blade of the e-cigarette body. To do this.

[0115] 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. [Explanation of symbols]

[0116] 100 e-cigarette cartridges 110 Aerosol-forming substrate 111 filling 120 support member 130 Cooling element 140 mouthpiece 150 packaging materials 151 Enclosure 200 e-cigarettes 210 Insertion part 211 heating element 300 supporting elements

Claims

1. The aerosol-forming material is formed by crinkling, pleating, gathering, or folding a sheet of the aerosol-forming material; An aerosol-forming substrate for an electronic cigarette cartridge, the substrate having inorganic particles present on its surface.

2. The aerosol-forming material is formed by crinkling, pleating, gathering, or folding a sheet of the aerosol-forming material; An aerosol-forming substrate for an electronic cigarette cartridge, having inorganic particles with a diameter of 1 μm or more and 50 μm or less present on its surface.

3. The aerosol-forming material is formed by crinkling, pleating, gathering, or folding a sheet of the aerosol-forming material; An aerosol-forming substrate for an electronic cigarette cartridge, having inorganic particles present on its surface in an amount of 0.001 parts by mass or more and 10 parts by mass or less per 100 parts by mass of the aerosol-forming material.

4. The aerosol-forming material is formed by crinkling, pleating, gathering, or folding a sheet of the aerosol-forming material; An aerosol-forming substrate for an electronic cigarette cartridge, having inorganic particles present on its surface in an amount of 0.01 parts by mass or more and 5 parts by mass or less per 100 parts by mass of the aerosol-forming material.

5. The aerosol-forming substrate for an electronic cigarette cartridge according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the inorganic particles have a diameter of 1 μm or more and 50 μm or less.

6. The aerosol-forming substrate for an electronic cigarette cartridge according to claim 1 , wherein the inorganic particles are calcium carbonate.

7. The aerosol-forming substrate for an electronic cigarette cartridge according to claim 1 , wherein the inorganic particles are silicon oxide.

8. The aerosol-forming substrate for an electronic cigarette cartridge according to claim 1 , wherein the inorganic particles are alumina.

9. The aerosol-forming substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the aerosol-forming material includes an aerosol former.

10. A first member that serves as a lid; a second member including the aerosol-forming substrate according to claim 1 , the second member being disposed downstream of the first member; a third member disposed downstream of the second member and having an airflow passage hole at its center; a fourth member that is a hollow tubular member and is disposed downstream of the third member; and a fifth member that serves as a mouthpiece and is disposed downstream of the fourth member.

11. The second member is filled into a packaging member, The electronic cigarette cartridge of claim 10, further comprising a packaging member separate from the wrapping member that packages the second member, the third member, the fourth member, and the fifth member.

12. The electronic cigarette cartridge of claim 11 , wherein the third member is fixed to the packaging member.

13. a downstream end of the second member adjacent to an upstream end of the third member; a downstream end of the third member adjacent to an upstream end of the fourth member; 13. The electronic cigarette cartridge of claim 10, wherein the downstream end of the fourth member is adjacent to the upstream end of the fifth member.

14. The electronic cigarette cartridge according to claim 10 , wherein the fifth member is a cylindrical filter.

15. An electronic cigarette body comprising an insertion portion into which the electronic cigarette cartridge according to any one of claims 10 to 14 is inserted, the insertion portion having an inner diameter substantially equal to the outer diameter of the electronic cigarette cartridge.

16. An electronic cigarette cartridge comprising the aerosol-forming substrate according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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