Electronic cigarette cartridge

Abstract

To provide an electronic cigarette cartridge capable of maintaining a stable smoking feeling by making an air flow uniform.SOLUTION: An electronic cigarette cartridge having a rod-like or cylindrical appearance, the electronic cigarette cartridge comprising: an aerosol-forming substrate; a lid disposed on an upstream side of the aerosol-forming substrate; and a support element, a transport member, and a mouthpiece disposed on a downstream side of the aerosol-forming substrate in this order; The aerosol-forming substrate includes a cylindrical packaging member 151 and a filler for an electronic cigarette, wherein the filler for an electronic cigarette is configured to have a sheet-shaped member, and when one direction in which the lid, the aerosol-forming substrate, the support element, the transfer member, and the mouthpiece are adjacently arranged is defined as a longitudinal direction of the electronic cigarette cartridge, the sheet-shaped member has a cut formed along the longitudinal direction, is folded in a direction along the longitudinal direction, and is filled in the packaging member, and areas of end shapes of the sheet observed from a central portion toward a peripheral portion of the aerosol-forming substrate when viewed from one end of the aerosol-forming substrate are substantially equal.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a filler for an electronic cigarette and an electronic cigarette cartridge. [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 cigarette products for this purpose are becoming popular. The tobacco filler is formed by crimping and assembling a sheet containing an aerosol former. In addition, a smoking sheet is folded and placed in a cylindrical body (Patent Document 1). Furthermore, a method for manufacturing a tobacco product using a gathered sheet of homogenized tobacco material is disclosed (Patent Document 2). The invention of a rod for a smoking article is known (see, for example, Patent Document 3). The smoking article rod is made by crimping and gathering a continuous sheet of homogenized tobacco material. The continuous rod is then surrounded by a wrapper to form a continuous rod, which is then cut into multiple individual rods. The rod for smoking articles described in Patent Document 3 is a rod containing fine fragments of homogenized tobacco material. It has a more uniform density than cellulose. [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] The object of the present invention is to prevent the filling from falling off and to make the airflow uniform during use. High-quality electronic cigarette filling materials and batteries suitable for electronic cigarettes that can maintain a stable smoking experience To provide a sub-cigarette cartridge. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to solve the above problem, the present invention provides an electronic cigarette having a sheet-like member. When the longitudinal direction is defined as a first direction and the in-plane direction perpendicular thereto is defined as a second direction, A filler for an electronic cigarette is provided, which has a cut formed along the first direction.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment, the cuts are formed to a depth that does not penetrate the sheet member. There are.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the sheet-like member has a plurality of the notches on one side of a rectangle as a whole. is formed.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the plurality of cuts are formed on one side of the sheet-like member in the second direction. The first cut is formed along the first direction from the side.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the plurality of cuts extend from the other side of the sheet-like member to the Second notches formed along one direction and arranged alternately with the first notches in the second direction Includes notches.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the length of the first direction component of the cut is It is arranged so that it is longer than it is long.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, it is fixed inside the packaging member.

[0012] In a more preferred embodiment, the air passage is filled to form an air passage in the first direction. .

[0013] In another preferred embodiment, the sheet-like member is folded or rolled, A passage for the air is formed.

[0014] In another preferred embodiment, the areas of the end shapes of the packings as viewed from one end are approximately equal.

[0015] In another preferred embodiment, the area of ​​the end shape of the packing as viewed from one end is The sizes increase from small to large towards the center.

[0016] In a further preferred embodiment, cut portions are present at predetermined intervals in the second direction, The entire sheet-like member is connected by a non-cut portion, and the sheet-like member is used When the aerosol-forming substrate is used, notches are formed on one end and the other end of the aerosol-forming substrate. There is.

[0017] In order to solve the above problems, as another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a filling device for an electronic cigarette according to any one of the above aspects. An electronic cigarette cartridge having an article is provided. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] According to the present invention, a high-quality electronic cigarette filler and a filler suitable for an electronic cigarette and an electronic cigarette are provided. It is possible to provide a tobacco cartridge. Specifically, it is possible to prevent the filling from falling out. When using an electronic cigarette cartridge, the cutouts guide the airflow direction to create an even air circulation. This creates a uniform passage, ensuring a stable drawing experience. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0019] [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 illustrates a filling of an aerosol-forming substrate. [Figure 4] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing examples of the filling form of the sheet. [Figure 5] 1 is a schematic flow chart showing a method for manufacturing a filler for an electronic cigarette according to an embodiment. [Figure 6-1] Figure 6A is a schematic perspective view of a portion of a sheet of non-tobacco plant composition with cuts made through its thickness, and Figure 6B is a schematic plan view of a sheet of non-tobacco plant composition with cuts made through its thickness. [Figure 6-2] FIG. 6C is a schematic plan view showing an electronic cigarette filler according to an embodiment, and FIGS. 6D and 6E are schematic plan views showing electronic cigarette fillers according to modified examples. [Figure 6-3] 6F to 6H are schematic plan views showing modified electronic cigarette fillers. [Figure 6-4] 6I and 6J are schematic plan views showing modified electronic cigarette fillers. [Figure 7] 1A-1C illustrate a method for making an electronic cigarette cartridge. [Figure 8] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating modified examples of electronic cigarette cartridges. [Figure 9] 10 is an example of a sheet having cuts formed therein. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the aerosol-forming substrate from its central portion to its peripheral portion. [Figure 11] This is an example in which a cut is formed in the diameter direction from one end side. [Figure 12]In this example, a cut is made from one end of the sheet at a substantially right angle to the ridge line of the folded sheet. [Figure 13] 10 is an example of a sheet having cuts formed therein. [Figure 14] This is an example of cutting a sheet with cuts. [Figure 15] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an apparatus for producing an aerosol-forming substrate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments. In the description of the drawings, the same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals. Duplicate explanations will be omitted. Also, the dimensional ratios in the drawings are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. In addition, for the sake of explanation, some parts may be exaggerated.

[0021] The sheet-like packing material used in this embodiment is prepared, for example, as follows: The materials for forming the aerosol forming material include a carrier for supporting the aerosol former, and optional flavor additives.

[0022] 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.

[0023] As a carrier or binder for carrying the aerosol former, the above-mentioned plant parts can be used. Other than these, guar gum, xanthan gum, gum arabic and locust bean gum gums, such as hydroxypropyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxy cellulose binders such as ethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose and ethyl cellulose; For example, glucomannan, starch, organic acids such as alginic acid, sodium alginate, Polysaccharides such as conjugate base salts of organic acids such as celery and pectin, and combinations thereof is also used.

[0024] Aerosol formers include glycerin, propylene glycol, sorbitol, Polyethylene 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 based on the filler for electronic cigarettes. It is preferable to use it in an amount of 0% by mass or less. It is more preferable that:

[0025] In addition to the aerosol former carrier and aerosol former, flavor may be added as needed. Flavoring additives such as mint, cocoa, and coffee are also preferably used. , black tea extract, etc.

[0026] Furthermore, when producing an aerosol-forming material using the above materials, in addition to the above, water, Various additives such as ethyl alcohol, thickeners, etc. may be added.

[0027] For example, when the filler is prepared as a sheet, a sheet containing the tobacco material as described above is used. and then adding an aerosol former to the prepared sheet, or 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.

[0028] In this example, cellulose fiber, a binder, black tea, an aerosol former, and a flavor additive were used. The additive is made into a slurry, which is cast onto a metal plate, and the cast slurry is dried to create the product. The sheet used in the present invention has a thickness of 0.1 mm. Preferably, the thickness is 0.5 mm or more.

[0029] The aerosol type used in this example is a sheet-like member having a slit as a filler. The following methods can be used to prepare the substrate.

[0030] As an example of one method, a sheet having predetermined cuts is processed into a desired shape, and the cuts are As shown in Figs. 3, 4 and 12, the sheet-like member having the above structure is then wrapped in a film. Another method is to fill the resin into the resin-filled material (151) or the like, as shown in Figs. After processing the sheet into a desired shape, a cut is formed in the sheet. For example, the material is made into a shaped member and then filled into a packaging sheet (150) or the like as a filler. Further, as an example of a possible method, the prepared sheet is processed into a desired shape and filled with a After that, cuts are formed, and a packaging sheet (150) or the like is produced as a sheet-like filling material having cuts. Another possible method is to fill the sheet with the desired shape. After processing it into a packaging sheet (150) or the like as a filler, a slit is formed in the sheet. For example, a method of forming a filler in the form of a sheet member having cuts can be used.

[0031] Although the sheet has cuts, it is connected by parts without cuts. do.

[0032] A preferred method for producing the sheet includes the steps of producing the sheet, forming the incisions, and The process of forming the sheet into a desired shape and the process of filling the sheet are carried out continuously, or two or more processes are carried out simultaneously. It is also a preferred method to simultaneously carry out the above steps. In this way, the production efficiency is improved. Because it's good.

[0033] The means used to form the incisions include a cutter blade, a razor blade, a rotor, These can be arranged in parallel to make the required number of cuts at once. The forming method is one of the preferred embodiments.

[0034] The interval W at which the cuts are formed (shown in Figs. 9, 13 and 14) is set to be larger than the thickness of the sheet. It is preferable that the thickness is large, for example, 0.5 mm or more and 10 mm or less. If the cut is 1 mm or more, the area divided by the cut is stable and does not tear off. mm or less, the area separated by the notches allows for filling during insertion of the heating element as shown in Figure 1. This can prevent the object from moving in the insertion direction, thereby making it possible to further demonstrate the effects of the present invention.

[0035] The length of the cuts to be made in the sheet is, for example, as shown in FIG. 9. If the length is 20% or more of the entire length of the sheet, it is possible to insert the heating element (211) shown in FIG. The effect of the present invention can be more effectively exhibited by this, and it is even more effective when it is 50% or more. If the filling is less than 90%, the filling may not be inserted in the direction of insertion of the heating element (211). If the ratio is less than 90%, it can prevent the e-cigarette from moving. Even when removing the cartridge from the electronic cigarette body after use, It is effective enough to prevent parts from falling off.

[0036] The spacing and length of the cuts made in the sheet have been explained, but the spacing W and The length may be varied within a single sheet.

[0037] In this embodiment, the filling material and the packaging member (1) shown in FIGS. 3, 4, 10 to 12 are 51) If the cartridge is fixed, it may be difficult to remove it from the electronic cigarette body after use. It is also effective in preventing the filling from falling off after use. After that, the filling deteriorates due to heating, and the filling sticks to the heating element (211) shown in FIG. This can lead to the filling falling off after use. The inside of the electronic cigarette body may become dirty, requiring more frequent cleaning, which can cause usability issues. A problem arises.

[0038] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of how an electronic cigarette cartridge (100) is used. The cartridge (100) is attached to the electronic cigarette body (200) when the user uses the electronic cigarette. The Bako body (200) has an insertion part ( 210) has been established.

[0039] A heating element (211) is provided in the center of the bottom of the insert (210). The element (211) has a pin-shaped or blade-shaped member with a pointed tip, and is an aerosol-forming element. The aerosol-forming substrate (110) is inserted into the aerosol-forming substrate (110) and heats the aerosol-forming substrate (110). The heating element (211) is inserted into the electronic cigarette cartridge (100) of the electronic cigarette body (200). When the aerosol-forming substrate (110) is inserted into the recess (210), the aerosol-forming substrate (110) is inserted into the center of the aerosol-forming substrate (110). .

[0040] The heating element (211) is connected to a battery (not shown) provided in the electronic cigarette body (200). The heating element (211) generates heat directly or indirectly by the power supplied from the Therefore, by heating the aerosol-forming substrate (110), an aerosol containing the aromatic component is generated. The generated aerosol is then transferred to the support element (300) and the transfer element (302) described below. The mouthpiece (140) is then transported to the mouthpiece (140) via the transport member (130). By inhaling from the 0) side, the aromatic components will reach the user's mouth. For the purpose of explaining the embodiment, the aerosol-forming substrate (110) side of the electronic cigarette cartridge is shown as an upstream side. The upstream side (10) is referred to as the one end side, and the mouthpiece side is referred to as the downstream side (20). The downstream side (20) is sometimes referred to as the other end side.

[0041] In addition, in FIG. 1, the heating element (211) has one pin-shaped or blade-shaped member. Although the figure shows a heating element (211), other examples include a pin-shaped or blade-shaped heating element (211). An example is one having multiple board-shaped members.

[0042] An example of the structure of an electronic cigarette cartridge 100 is shown in Figure 2. The heating element shown in Figure 1 From the insertion side of (211), that is, from the upstream side (10) to the downstream side (20), The aerosol-forming substrate (110), the support element (300), the transfer member (130), the mouthpiece (1 40), which may have a rod-like or cylindrical appearance, for example.

[0043] The support element (300) supports the aerosol-forming substrate (110). The support element (300) The aerosol-forming substrate (110) is disposed adjacent to the side (160) of the support element (300). ) contacts the wrapping sheet (150) located on the periphery of the electronic cigarette cartridge (100). The portion (160) is fixed to the inner surface of the packaging sheet (150) by, for example, an adhesive.

[0044] 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.

[0045] The upstream (10) end of the electronic cigarette cartridge (100) contains an aerosol-forming substrate (11 At the downstream (20) end, a mouthpiece (140) is disposed. The direction connecting the arrangement position of the hole-forming substrate (110) and the arrangement position of the mouthpiece (140), i.e., The aerosol-forming substrate (110), the support element (300), the transfer member (130), and the mouthpiece (140) are The four elements of the base (140) are arranged adjacent to each other in one direction. This is defined as the longitudinal direction.

[0046] An aerosol-forming substrate (110), a support element (300), a transfer member (130), and a mouthpiece The case (140) is wrapped in a wrapping sheet (150). The longitudinal direction of the cartridge (100) and the longitudinal direction of the aerosol-forming substrate (110) are, for example, parallel to each other. In addition, the longitudinal direction of the electronic cigarette cartridge (100) and the aerosol-forming substrate (110) ) is, for example, in the Y-axis direction in relation to the electronic cigarette packing shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C. The direction is parallel to the direction.

[0047] The aerosol-forming substrate (110) contains a filler for an electronic cigarette, and when heated, for example, Therefore, the aerosol containing the aromatic components of the plants used as the filling material for electronic cigarettes occurs.

[0048] The support element (300) is formed using, for example, silicone, and the aerosol-forming substrate (11) The sides of the support element (300) are attached to the packaging sheet (150) by, for example, adhesive. The support element (300) is not limited to silicone, but may be made of any material with excellent heat resistance. It may also be formed using other materials.

[0049] The illustrated support element (300) has an airflow hole in the center. The aerosol generated at (110) passes through the airflow hole and moves towards the mouthpiece (140). In addition, the support element (300) may have holes or notches on the side for air flow. is also possible.

[0050] The transfer member (130) is a hollow tubular member or a member extending longitudinally of the electronic cigarette cartridge (100). It is made up of a crimped polymer sheet wound around the mouthpiece (1 40) Cools the aerosol flowing in the direction

[0051] The mouthpiece (140) is made of, for example, paper. The mouthpiece (140) may contain a filter such as a glass acetate filter. The aromatic components that pass through are inhaled by the user.

[0052] The transfer member (130) can be omitted to reduce the number of components. If (130) is omitted, the ventilation is improved and the generated aerosol flows downstream (20). This makes it easier for users to inhale the aromatic ingredients.

[0053] As an example, the transfer member (130) may be omitted and the electronic cigarette cartridge (100) may be formed in the longitudinal direction. The mouthpiece (140) is extended in length in the direction of the mouthpiece, and is adjacent to the support element (300). In this case, for example, the cellulose acetate filter can also serve as a cooling function. It is Noh.

[0054] Furthermore, the wrapping sheet (150) is configured to also serve as a wrapping member for wrapping the electronic cigarette filler. The aerosol airflow is stabilized, making it easier for users to inhale the fragrance ingredients. .

[0055] As shown in FIG. 3, the filler (111) manufactured as the aerosol-forming substrate (110) is For example, a rolled sheet is used, and the rolled sheet is placed around the central axis (112) of the cross section of the electronic cigarette cartridge. Here, the sheet is rolled up and used as a filling material. This shows an example in which the material is packed into a cylindrical packaging member (151). For the packaging, a cylindrical paper such as cigarette paper can be used. The airflow from the air filter (150) can be stabilized and the user can easily use the air filter (151). This makes it easier to inhale the aromatic components from the aerosol-forming substrate (110).

[0056] 4(1) to 4(4) are diagrams for explaining examples of the form in which the sheets are filled as fillers. 4A and 4B are views of the aerosol-forming substrate (110) as viewed from the upstream side (10). It may also show a cross section taken along a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal centerline of the electronic cigarette cartridge. stomach.

[0057] Figure 4(1) shows a sheet rolled up like a nori roll to create a roll shape, which is then packaged. This shows an example in which the material (151) is filled with the filler (111).

[0058] In FIG. 4(2), the sheet is folded to a size approximately equal to or slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the packaging member (151). The sheet is folded and folded, and the direction of the folding lines is aligned with the direction of the electronic cigarette cartridge. The filling material (111) is filled into the packaging material (151) so that the direction is along the longitudinal direction. That is why.

[0059] In FIG. 4(3), the sheet is folded to a size larger than the inner diameter of the packaging member (151), and then The entire structure is folded or curved at approximately the center and filled. The tobacco is filled in a direction along the longitudinal direction of the cartridge.

[0060] In FIG. 4(4), the sheet is folded to a width smaller than the inner diameter of the packaging member (151), for example. This includes the so-called crimping process, but the direction of the folding line is along the longitudinal direction of the electronic cigarette cartridge. Of course, the crimped sheet is packed in the direction shown in Fig. 4 (1) to (3). As shown in the figure, it can be in the form of a scroll, a folded sheet, or a folded sheet. It may also be made into a sheet in a curved shape and used as a packing material as shown in Figs. 4(1) to (3). preferable.

[0061] FIG. 5 is a schematic flowchart showing a method for manufacturing a filler for an electronic cigarette according to an embodiment. A method for producing a filler for an electronic cigarette according to an embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

[0062] In the manufacturing method of the electronic cigarette filler according to the embodiment, in step S101, the material is prepared. In step S102, the prepared materials are mixed to form a non-tobacco plant composition. In step S103, the non-target data formed in step S102 is formed. The baco plant composition is processed to obtain a filler for an electronic cigarette.

[0063] The electronic cigarette cartridge is made using the electronic cigarette filler obtained in step S103. This step is referred to as step S104.

[0064] The process of preparing the material in step S101 includes steps S101a, S101b, Step S101a is a process for extracting non-tobacco products that are the source of the aroma. Step S101b is a step of dissolving menthol, and step S101c is a step of dissolving menthol. Step S101c is a process for preparing materials such as an aerosol former. Steps a to S101c may be performed in any order, and may be performed in parallel.

[0065] 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, the desired amount of moisture can be easily achieved. This makes it possible to further prevent loss of quality.

[0066] 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 can be adjusted to suit the absorption or retention of ingredients such as cellulose and water. It is preferable that:

[0067] 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.

[0068] 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.

[0069] 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 S1. It can be added to the mixing process of 02.

[0070] In the example, black tea leaves were dried at 70°C in an oven and then crushed in an agitator grinder. The powder was crushed using a sieve and passed through an 80-mesh sieve. The moisture content was 2% by mass.

[0071] Next, the step S101b of dissolving menthol will be described. In 01b, menthol, a lower alcohol, and a water-insoluble cross-linked polymer are weighed and mixed. After dissolving menthol in lower alcohol, add water-insoluble cross-linked polymer. It is preferable to add menthol, a lower alcohol, and a water-insoluble crosslinking agent to the mixture and mix them together. Mixing a polymer has the effect of suppressing the dissipation of menthol.

[0072] Menthol is not limited to that obtained from natural products, but may also be a synthetic product. Mint, peppermint oil, and other menthol-containing materials may also be used.

[0073] The lower alcohol is a solvent that dissolves menthol, and ethyl alcohol is particularly preferred. It is often used.

[0074] 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. Of course, it is intended to be insoluble and swell in lower alcohols. Such a water-insoluble cross-linked polymer is preferably selected. It has a hydrophilic part and a hydrophobic part, and the hydrophilic part contributes to swelling, and the hydrophobic part contributes to menthol. It is thought that the orientation of menthol prevents the dissipation of menthol. A preferred example of the polymer is polyvinyl polypyrrolidone, which is a crosslinked product of polyvinyl pyrrolidone. Polysaccharides are cross-linked to water-soluble polysaccharides to make them water-insoluble. Examples of the cross-linked polymer include hydroxy-cross-linked polymers, ester-cross-linked polymers, and ether-cross-linked polymers.

[0075] In addition, when menthol is used together with ethanol and polyvinylpolypyrrolidone, The effect of suppressing the dissipation of menthol was significantly achieved.

[0076] Menthol can be added in an amount that targets the desired flavor. One measure of flavoring is the menthol content of the electronic cigarette filler obtained in step S103. The content is 0.1% by mass or more and 10% by mass or less. % or less is more preferable.

[0077] When forming the filling material for electronic cigarettes, a water-insoluble The amount of the crosslinked polymer added is preferably in the range of 10 parts by mass or more and 2000 parts by mass or less, and more preferably 50 It is more preferable that the amount of the filling material for the electronic cigarette is 600 parts by mass or more and 600 parts by mass or less. The content of the water-insoluble cross-linked polymer in the product is 0.1 to 20 times the content of menthol. is preferable, and it is more preferable that it is 0.5 times or more and 6 times or less.

[0078] In order to prevent menthol from escaping, the filling material for electronic cigarettes must contain a non-water-soluble menthol. The crosslinked polymer is present in an amount of preferably 2% by mass or more, and more preferably 4% by mass or more. By having such an amount present, it is possible to suppress the dissipation of menthol while This allows for long-term storage, and you can still enjoy the refreshing feeling of menthol even after long-term storage. In addition, the content of the water-insoluble cross-linked polymer in the filling material for electronic cigarettes is 20% by mass or more. It is preferable that the content is less than 10% by mass, and more preferable that the content is not more than 10% by mass. This makes it possible to preserve the flavor derived from non-plant-derived polyphenols, etc.

[0079] 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 maintaining the water-insoluble If the amount is 2000 parts by mass or less, which allows the crosslinked polymer to be mixed sufficiently, This reduces the amount of residual lower alcohol, making the manufacturing process more efficient. is.

[0080] In the examples, Menthol 100 parts by mass, 200 parts by weight of ethyl alcohol, Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone 200 parts by mass, The menthol was dissolved in ethyl alcohol to prepare a menthol ethyl alcohol solution. After obtaining a solution, add polyvinylpolypyrrolidone to the menthol ethyl alcohol solution and stir. After stirring, a menthol / ethyl alcohol / polyvinylpolypyrrolidone mixture was obtained.

[0081] 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 etc. are prepared.

[0082] If necessary, food preservatives can be added. Usable examples include sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, benzoic acid, and sodium benzoate.

[0083] As a binder or thickener, guar gum, xanthan gum, gum arabic and loquat are used. Gums such as cellulose gum, e.g., hydroxypropyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose and ethyl cellulose Cellulose binders, such as starch, organic acids such as alginic acid, sodium alginate, of organic acids such as sodium carboxymethylcellulose, caramel, agar and pectin Polysaccharides such as conjugate base salts can be used. These can also be used in combination.

[0084] In the examples, glycerin, propylene glycol, carboxymethyl cellulose Sodium and methylcellulose were prepared. Furthermore, 100 parts by mass of xylitol and 40 parts by mass of water were prepared. 0 parts by mass of xylitol and glucomannan were prepared by stirring and mixing.

[0085] Next, step S102 will be described. The materials prepared in S101 are weighed and mixed to obtain, for example, a slurry of the non-tobacco plant composition. .

[0086] In the mixing step S102, a normal mixer can be used. For example, A mixer that mixes the materials in the mixing tank while applying shear force with an agitating blade is preferably used. can be done.

[0087] Ground dried non-tobacco plants, menthol solution, aerosol former, binder or thickener A thickener, and optionally water, etc. are mixed to obtain a non-tobacco plant composition.

[0088] In the examples, Dried ground black tea leaves 1 00 parts by mass, 25 parts by mass of menthol / ethyl alcohol / polyvinylpolypyrrolidone mixture, glycerin 30 parts by mass, Propylene glycol 30 parts by mass, Sodium carboxymethylcellulose 4 mass part, Methylcellulose 15 parts by mass, Xylitol aqueous solution 8 parts by mass, Glucomannan 1 part by mass, was added to a mixer and mixed for 15 minutes to form a non-tobacco plant composition.

[0089] 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 for an electronic cigarette.

[0090] In step S103, the non-tobacco plant composition obtained in step S102 is first seeded. The sheet may have any planar shape.

[0091] In the examples, a three-roll mill is used to form the non-tobacco plant composition into a sheet. (Appendix to Example 7) was used. When a three-roll mill was used, the material was pressed between the narrow rolls. The material is compressed by the roll speed difference and sheared by the roll speed difference, and the material is kneaded and dispersed. The sheet can be cut into a desired thickness using a cutter blade. In order to form the material into a sheet, a three-roll mill, a press roller or a press is suitable. It can be used for.

[0092] 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. stomach.

[0093] The water used in the production of electronic cigarette fillings must be sterilized or have been treated to remove microorganisms. It is preferable to use purified water obtained by reverse osmosis or ion exchange. It is also preferable to use

[0094] In the examples, the non-tobacco plant composition was placed in a three-roll mill and the state of the sheet was observed. While stirring, 20 parts by mass of pure water was added, and a doctor blade was pressed against the roll to obtain a sheet. The collecting step was repeated eight times to obtain the final sheet-shaped non-tobacco plant composition.

[0095] In the step of forming the non-tobacco plant composition into a sheet, the thickness of the resulting sheet is preferably is 0.1 mm or more and 1.0 mm or less, and more preferably 0.1 mm or more and 0.5 mm or less In the examples, the non-tobacco plant composition is formed into a sheet having a thickness of about 0.3 mm. Ta.

[0096] As an example of one method, as shown in Figures 3, 4, 10 to 12, a packaging member (151) Another method is to fill the gap between the holes by cutting the holes in a predetermined manner as shown in Figs. The sheet having the notches is processed into a desired shape to form a sheet-like member having the notches, and then filled. The sheet prepared as the filling (111) is processed into a desired shape, and then a cut is formed. The sheet-like member is then filled into a packaging sheet (150) or the like as a filler (111). Another possible method is to process the sheet into a desired shape. After forming the shape for filling, cuts are formed, and the sheet-shaped filling material (11) having cuts is formed. 1) A method of filling a packaging sheet (150) or the like can be mentioned. Further possible methods include: In this case, the prepared sheet is processed into a desired shape and then used as a filler in a packaging sheet (150) or the like. After filling, a method of forming a notch in the sheet member-shaped filling material having the notch can be mentioned. In addition, although the sheet has cuts, it is connected by the parts without cuts. That is why.

[0097] Subsequently, incisions are made in the non-tobacco plant composition formed into a sheet. The thickness of the sheet is formed to a depth that does not penetrate the sheet, for example, to a depth of about half the thickness of the sheet. The cuts are formed using a cutter, for example, a rotary cutter with a rotary blade. This can be done using

[0098] The formation of the incisions is carried out simultaneously with the step of forming the non-tobacco plant composition into a sheet. Good too.

[0099] FIG. 6A shows a portion of a sheet of non-tobacco plant composition with a through-thickness cut. 6A is a schematic perspective view of the sheet, and the thickness direction of the sheet is parallel to the Z-axis direction. The sheet has multiple pores from the surface on the positive Z-axis side to the center in the thickness direction. Cuts (F) are formed. Each cut (F) extends in the Y-axis direction.

[0100] FIG. 6B shows a schematic plan view of a sheet of non-tobacco plant composition with cuts made through its thickness. In the example shown in FIG. 6B, multiple cuts with a length of about 12 mm are formed along the Y-axis direction. (F) is formed from the surface on the positive Z-axis side in such a manner that the ends are adjacent to each other along the X-axis direction. It has been done.

[0101] The electronic cigarette filler according to the embodiment may be, for example, as shown in FIG. 6B along the dotted line and the dashed line. The sheet can be obtained by cutting a sheet of the non-tobacco plant composition. A rotary cutter with a rotating blade is used.

[0102] 6C is a schematic plan view showing a filler for an electronic cigarette according to an embodiment. The filler for the electronic cigarette is a sheet whose length along the Z-axis, i.e., thickness, is approximately 0.3 mm. It is a roughly rectangular plane with a length of approximately 75 mm along the X-axis and a length of approximately 12 mm along the Y-axis. The electronic cigarette filler according to the embodiment has a shape extending in the thickness direction from the surface on the positive side of the Z axis. , and has a plurality of notches (F) each having a depth of about 0.15 mm. Each notch (F) is a rectangular From one long side of the filler for the excrement, i.e., the side along the X-axis direction, in the extending direction of the short side, i.e. The cuts (F) are formed in the Y-axis direction with a length of approximately 6 mm. They are placed at intervals.

[0103] The shape and size of the electronic cigarette filler can be changed in various ways. The planar shape can be a rectangle with a longer side approximately 2 to 20 times larger than the original.

[0104] 6D to 6J are schematic plan views of modified electronic cigarette fillers.

[0105] In the example shown in FIG. 6D, each notch (F) extends from the long side of the rectangular electronic cigarette packing to the other side. 6C in that the long side of the first electrode 11 is formed along the Y-axis direction.

[0106] In the example shown in FIG. 6E, in the half region on the negative X-axis side of the non-tobacco plant composition sheet, Each cut (F) is approximately 6 mm in the negative Y-axis direction from one long side, i.e., the long side on the positive Y-axis side. In the half region on the positive X-axis side, each notch (F) is formed in the other length. The point is formed at a length of about 6 mm in the positive direction of the Y axis from the long side on the negative side of the Y axis. , which differs from the embodiment shown in FIG. 6C.

[0107] In the example shown in FIG. 6F, the distance from one long side, i.e., the long side on the positive Y-axis side, to the negative Y-axis side is approximately 6 m. The notch (F) is formed with a length of m, and the other long side, i.e., the long side on the negative Y-axis side, is The notches (F) formed in the positive direction with a length of about 6 mm are arranged alternately in the X-axis direction. It is a filling material for baco.

[0108] In the example shown in FIG. 6G, the cut (F) along the Y-axis direction intersects both the X-axis and the Y-axis directions. The electronic cigarette filler is arranged along the diagonal direction.

[0109] The example shown in FIG. 6H differs from the examples shown in FIGS. 6C to 6G in that the Y axis direction is not parallel to the Y axis direction but is oblique. The electronic cigarette filler has a notch (F) formed along the direction. The length of the Y-axis component of (F) is longer than the length of the X-axis component.

[0110] In the examples shown in FIGS. 6C to 6H, the notches (F) are formed in the thickness direction from the surface on the positive side of the Z axis. However, it may be formed in the thickness direction from the surface (rear surface) on the negative Z-axis direction side.

[0111] In Figures 6I and 6J, the cuts (F) are formed on both the positive and negative Z-axis sides. In both figures, the notch (F) formed from the positive Z-axis direction is shown by a solid line, and the Z-axis The cut (F) formed from the negative side is shown by the dotted line.

[0112] In the example shown in FIG. 6I, a notch extending from one long side, i.e., the long side on the positive Y-axis side, (F) is formed from the surface on the positive side of the Z axis and extends from the other long side, i.e., the long side on the negative side of the Y axis. The notch (F) extending from the other long side is formed on the surface on the negative Z-axis direction side. is formed from the surface on the negative Z-axis direction side (the lower side with respect to the vertical axis), which is different from the example shown in FIG. 6F. .

[0113] Figure 6J shows a cut (F) formed obliquely from the positive Z-axis side and a cut (F) formed obliquely from the negative Z-axis side. An example is shown in Figure 6J, where the incisions (F) formed in the diagonal direction intersect in a plan view. In this case, the length of the Y-axis component of each cut (F) is longer than the length of the X-axis component.

[0114] Referring to FIG. 7, the process of manufacturing the electronic cigarette cartridge in step S104 will be described. FIG. 7 shows the aerosol-forming substrate (110) and the transfer member (111) formed as described above. 30), the mouthpiece (140) and the support element (300) exemplified below are attached to the aerosol-forming substrate ( 110), a support element (300), a transfer member (130), and a mouthpiece (140) are arranged adjacent to each other in this order. 1 shows how a wrapping sheet (150) such as tobacco paper is wound into a rod. The electronic cigarette cartridge (100) has a bare side (160) with some adhesive applied. In addition, adhesive is applied to the side of the aerosol-forming substrate (110) to fix it to the packaging sheet (150). It is also good to set

[0115] When manufacturing an electronic cigarette cartridge, for example, along the dotted line in FIG. 6B, The sheet of non-tobacco plant composition is cut and the cut sheet is wrapped in one or more wrapping pieces. For example, the outer diameter is about 6.9 mm and the roll is long in the Y-axis direction. Then, the roll was cut into a length of 12 mm with a cutter, and the aerosol-forming substrate was prepared. (110) is obtained. The roll is cut along the dashed line in Figure 6B.

[0116] The aerosol-forming substrate (110) may be, for example, a filling material for an electronic cigarette according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 6C. Specifically, the short side of the rectangle is 12 mm, and the cut (F) is parallel to the extension direction of the short side. a sheet of the non-tobacco plant composition having the composition formed thereon disposed within a cylindrical packaging member; The inside of the packaging member is filled with, for example, the electronic cigarette filler shown in FIG. are arranged from one end to the other end in the longitudinal direction of the aerosol-forming substrate (110) having a length of 12 mm. The direction in which the short sides of the rectangular packing for electronic cigarette extend is, for example, the same as that of the aerosol-forming substrate (1 10) is approximately parallel to the longitudinal direction.

[0117] In addition, a sheet of electronic cigarette filler with a rectangular shape and a short side of less than 12 mm is not permitted as an aerosol. The air is supplied to the substrate (110) by arranging the air filters adjacent to each other in the longitudinal direction of the substrate (110) or by arranging the air filters partially overlapping each other. A sol-forming substrate (110) can also be formed.

[0118] The mass of the aerosol-forming substrate (110) is, for example, about 0.29 g. The volumetric filling ratio of the electronic cigarette filler to the volume of the material (110) is about 0.60. The filling rate of the filler for the sub-cigarette depends on factors such as the strength of the aroma it gives to the user and how easy it is to smoke. The amount of electronic cigarettes per volume of the aerosol-forming substrate (110) can be determined by taking into consideration the following: The volumetric filling rate of the filler for the container is preferably 0.55 or more and 0.65 or less.

[0119] In addition to the aerosol-forming substrate (110), the support element (300), the transfer member (130), and the Prepare the mouthpiece (140). Then, place these four elements in this order adjacent to each other in one direction. The electronic cigarette cartridge is manufactured by wrapping the components in a wrapping sheet (150) such as tobacco paper. At this time, the aerosol-forming substrate (110) has a notch (F) for the electronic cigarette filler formed therein. The long side of the electronic cigarette cartridge is the end side, i.e., the opposite side to the support element (300). Also, some adhesive is placed on the side of the support element (300). The four elements may be inserted in order into a cylindrically formed packaging sheet (150) in advance. good.

[0120] In this way, the electronic cigarette cartridge according to the embodiment is manufactured.

[0121] The electronic cigarette filler according to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 6-1 to 6-4 is in a sheet form. A cut (F) is formed in the thickness direction to a depth that does not penetrate the sheet.

[0122] The aerosol-forming substrate (110) of the electronic cigarette cartridge (100) according to the embodiment is The electronic cigarette cartridge according to the embodiment is formed using the electronic cigarette filler. In the case of (100), the longitudinal direction of the electronic cigarette cartridge (100), i.e., the aerosol type The longitudinal direction of the substrate (110) and the extending direction of the incision (F) formed in the electronic cigarette filler are , for example, approximately parallel.

[0123] In addition, in the electronic cigarette cartridge (100) according to the embodiment, the electronic cigarette filler The side on which the notch (F) is formed is the upstream side (10) of the electronic cigarette cartridge (100), That is, the electronic cigarette cartridge (100) is attached to the electronic cigarette body (200) for use. When the aerosol-forming substrate (1) is inserted, the heating element (211) is positioned on the side where the aerosol-forming substrate (1) is inserted. 10) is provided.

[0124] Therefore, the electronic cigarette cartridge (100) according to the embodiment is attached to the electronic cigarette body (200). When installed, the heating element (211) is smoothly introduced into the aerosol-forming substrate (110). This can be done.

[0125] In addition, the aerosol generated in the aerosol-forming substrate (110) is directed toward the mouthpiece (140). It becomes easier to flow to

[0126] The electronic cigarette filler and electronic cigarette cartridge according to the embodiment are high-quality electronic cigarettes. Fillers and e-cigarette cartridges.

[0127] In addition, the electronic cigarette filler according to the modified example shown in FIG. 6H and FIG. 6J, i.e., the filler in the oblique direction , an electronic tag in which a cut (F) whose length in the Y-axis direction component is longer than that in the X-axis direction component is formed. When the electronic cigarette cartridge (100) is constructed using a vape pen, for example, The Y-axis direction of the filling material is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the electronic cigarette cartridge (100). The aerosol-forming substrate (110) and the electronic cigarette cartridge (100) are manufactured as follows. Construction is carried out.

[0128] The electronic cigarette cartridge (100) manufactured using the electronic cigarette filler according to the modified example In this case, the heating element (211) is smoothly introduced into the aerosol-forming substrate (110).

[0129] In the electronic cigarette cartridge (100), the electronic cigarette filler is inserted through the notch (F). The length of the cartridge in the longitudinal direction is longer than the length of the in-plane direction component perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The arrangement may be such that

[0130] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to examples, the present invention is not limited to these examples. stomach.

[0131] For example, in the examples, the notch (F) is formed in a straight line, but it may be formed in a curved line. As in the examples, the length of the Y-axis component of the cut (F) is set to be longer than the length of the X-axis component. To burn.

[0132] In addition, in the electronic cigarette cartridge (100) according to the embodiment, the aerosol-forming substrate ( A cap may be placed on the upstream side (10) of the electronic cigarette packing (110). It is possible to suppress the dissipation of the electronic cigarette cartridge (100), and to transport the electronic cigarette cartridge (100), for example. When the electronic cigarette cartridge (100) is inserted, the electronic cigarette filler is prevented from falling out of the electronic cigarette cartridge (100). It is possible.

[0133] The lid can be made of a filter, paper, sponge, etc. A few or more cuts can be made to facilitate insertion of the heating element (211). A circular or polygonal guide hole may be provided where the heating element (211) is inserted. stomach.

[0134] Furthermore, in the electronic cigarette cartridge (100) according to the embodiment, an aerosol-forming substrate A partition member may be provided between (110) and the support element (300). It can be made of a breathable filter, paper, etc. When the heating element (211) is inserted, By providing a partition member, the electronic cigarette cartridge (100) The electronic cigarette cartridge (100) is designed to prevent the filling material from moving inside during transportation. This can be prevented.

[0135] The electronic cigarette cartridge (100) according to the embodiment is an electronic cigarette cartridge without a heating element. It can also be attached to the main body when used.

[0136] Next, an example of the use of the electronic cigarette cartridge of the present invention will be described in detail. The ridge (100) may have the appearance of, for example, a rod or cylinder, as shown in FIG. The tobacco cartridge (100) has an aerosol-forming substrate (110) at one end thereof, The support element (300) and the transfer member (130) are arranged in this order toward the mouthpiece (140) at the other end. As shown in Figures 2 and 7, these are wrapped in a packaging sheet (150). It is packaged by.

[0137] The aerosol-forming substrate (110) contains a filler for an electronic cigarette. 110) emits an aerosol containing aromatic components of the plant that is the source of the filling when heated. To live.

[0138] The aerosol-forming substrate (110) is made of a sheet that is rolled or folded. When assembling sheets, they are rolled, folded or pressed. The contracted or shrunk state includes the rolled or folded state. It is also preferable that the fabric is wrinkled, pleated, or the like.

[0139] The support element (300) supports the aerosol-forming substrate (110). The support element (300) It is arranged adjacent to the aerosol-forming substrate (110) and has an airflow hole or cutout in the center or on the side. The aerosol generated from the aerosol-forming substrate (110) is It can be made to flow in the direction of the nozzle (140).

[0140] The mouthpiece (140) is adjacent to the transfer member (130) and is connected to the electronic cigarette cartridge (10). The mouthpiece (140) is a filter that removes particulates. The mouthpiece may contain, for example, a cellulose acetate filter. The aroma components that pass through the filter 140 are inhaled by the user.

[0141] Comparing the presence and absence of the transport member (130), the breathability is better without the transport member (130). On the other hand, the transfer member (130) is inserted and the generated aroma component is easily sucked. It is also preferable to add a function to cool the aerosol. Instead, the mouthpiece is extended to be adjacent to or in contact with the support element (300). It is also preferable that the filter used in the mouthpiece also has a cooling function. The reason is that the number of parts can be reduced. A crimped polymer sheet is wound around the length of the electronic cigarette cartridge using a material. etc. can be used.

[0142] FIG. 8(1) 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.

[0143] FIG. 8(3) shows a partition member (180) between the aerosol-forming substrate (110) and the support element (300). The partition wall member (180) is provided to contact the inner wall of the tank. 0) is, for example, a breathable filter, paper, etc., and the heating element (211) is inserted. It is preferable that the partition member be one that breaks when it is broken. Due to the effects of logistics, the aerosol-forming substrate (110) may move within the e-cigarette cartridge. This is effective in avoiding this.

[0144] FIG. 8(3) shows the aerosol-forming substrate (110) with the lid (110) on the side where the heating element (211) is inserted. In this way, the fragrance of the aerosol-forming substrate (110) can be easily absorbed. It is effective in preventing scattering. Furthermore, it is effective in preventing the aerosol-forming base material (11 0) can be prevented from falling out of the electronic cigarette cartridge. The lid (170) may be made of a material such as a filter, paper, or sponge. If a heating element is to be inserted, make one or more notches in the lid (170). Alternatively, it is also preferable to provide a circular or polygonal guide hole at the location where the heating element is inserted. It is a form.

[0145] A specific preferred form of the electronic cigarette cartridge is as follows.

[0146] The aerosol-forming substrate (110) is a cylindrical container with the contents wrapped 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 less. or more and 13.0 mm or less.

[0147] Furthermore, the filler is rod-shaped or strip-shaped, and is arranged in 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 the length is m or less.

[0148] In addition, the outer diameter of the support element (300) is approximately the same as that of the aerosol-forming substrate (110). It is preferable that the diameter of the bottom or top surface of the The upper limit is 11.0 mm.

[0149] Also, the mouthpiece (140) has a length greater than 20.0 mm, preferably 21.0 mm. It is preferable that the thickness is 25.0 mm or less.

[0150] Furthermore, the volume filling ratio of the aerosol-forming base material is 0.55 or more and 0.65 or less. preferable.

[0151] Non-tobacco plants that can be used as aerosol-forming substrates in the present invention include the following: Below.

[0152] The non-tobacco plants that can be used as raw materials are described below. There are no particular restrictions on the plant parts that can be used, as long as they are plants other than tobacco. Roots (bulbs), tuberous roots (including tubers, bulbs, etc.), stems, tubers, bark (including stem bark, bark, etc.), leaves Various parts can be used, such as flowers (including petals, pistils, stamens, etc.), tree trunks and branches.

[0153] 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, ginger, As tuberous roots, dahlia, sweet potato, cassava, Jerusalem artichoke, as rhizophores, yam Genus (yams such as Dioscorea japonica, Japanese yam, and Chinese yam), and others such as turnip, burdock, and Examples of stems include asparagus, bamboo shoots, burdock, and kudzu. Examples include icon and yacon.

[0154] The above mentioned tubers and the following plants contain carbohydrates and have a low content of filler (111). For example, starch is preferably corn starch ( Corn), potato starch, sweet potato starch, tapioca starch These starches are used as thickeners and stabilizers. Improved acid resistance, heat resistance, and shear resistance are achieved by esterification and etherification. Improved stability, gelatinization promotion, etc., improved transparency by oxidation, improved film properties, improved storage stability, etc. This is possible by planning.

[0155] From plant seeds, tamarind seed gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, and from tree sap Gum arabic, karaya gum, pectin from fruits, cellulose from other plants, Konjac mannan and soybean polysaccharides containing agarose as the main component can be obtained. It can be used after being modified as follows: cationized guar gum.

[0156] 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 of Na acid.

[0157] 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 chili pepper, chamomile German, Roman chamomile, cardamom, curry leaves, garlic, Chatnip, caraway, caraway seeds, osmanthus, cumin, cumin seed cloves, green cardamom, green pepper, cornflower, saffron, Dar, cinnamon, jasmine, juniper berry, jolokia, ginger, Star anise, spearmint, sumac, sage, savory, celery Seeds, turmeric, thyme, tamarind, tarragon, chervil (self-sufficient) (Corn, chives, dill, dill seeds, tomatoes (dried tomatoes), tonka beans, dried peppers Quercus, nutmeg, hibiscus, habanero, jalapeno, bird's eye, basil, Chives, coriander, parsley, paprika, hyssop, pimento d'espelette, Pink pepper, fenugreek seeds, fennel, prawn mustard, black currant Ludamom, black cumin, black pepper, vetiver, pennyroyal, peppermint Mint, horseradish, white pepper, white mustard, poppy seeds , porcini, marjoram, mustard seeds, maniettes, marigolds, malva Flower, mace, yarrow flower, eucalyptus, lavender, licorice, linden, red Clover, red pepper, lemongrass, lemon verbena, lemon balm, lemon Peel, Rose, Purple Rosebuds, Rosehips, Rose Petals, Rose Marie, Rose Red, Laurel, Long Pepper, Sesame (Raw Sesame, Roasted Sesame) , golden chili pepper, Sichuan pepper, Mitaka pepper, Japanese pepper, chili pepper, yuzu, etc. can be used. , Mixed spices (e.g., five-spice powder, garam masala, ras el hanout, barigoul, Chicken curry masala, Tandoori masala, Quatre Epices, Herbes de Provence) and A mixture of various plants used as potpourri etc. can be used.

[0158] Also, for example, peaches, blueberries, lemons, oranges, apples, bananas, and pineapples lemon, mango, grape, kumquat, melon, plum, almond, cacao, coffee, peanut It uses edible fruits (pulp) and seeds such as cherries, sunflowers, olives, walnuts, and other nuts. Can be used.

[0159] 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.

[0160] 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, Eisenia brasiliensis, Iwanori (rock laver), Stingray laver, Gracilaria , Gagome kelp, Kajime, Ganiashi, Kubirezuyu, Kurome, kelp, Susabinori, Dulse , Chishima black laver, Tsuruarame, Agar, Tororo kelp, Laminaria genus, Nori (seaweed) Moss), Habanori, Hijiki, Hitoegusa, Hirome, Funori, Bowaonori, Laminaria japonica, Mecha Of course, seaweed, mozuku seaweed, and wakame seaweed can also be used.

[0161] 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 (African rice) Aine), Javanica species (Java type, tropical island type, large seed type), Japonica species (Japanese type, temperate island type) It is natural that rice varieties such as NERICA (an interspecific hybrid between Asian and African rice) can also be used. It can also be used as flour or bran.

[0162] 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, corn Dora (cordon millet), wheat (wheat), finger millet, teff, pearl millet, naked barley (o A variety of barley), Job's tears (a fruit, not a seed), barnyard millet, fonio, wild rice, glutinous rice Grain (glutinous barley), sorghum (sorghum, sorghum, corn), Of course, rye can also be used.

[0163] 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, zeoca Lupa beans, broad beans, soybeans, bamboo beans, jack beans, tamarind, tepary beans , sword beans, Mucuna pruriens, Bambara groundnut, Corn pea, Hyacinth bean, Scarlet runner bean, Horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum), moth bean, lima bean, peanut, mung bean, lupine, Of course, beans and lentils can also be used.

[0164] Furthermore, buckwheat was mentioned as a specific example of a plant that can be used, but other examples of plants include: Naturally, amaranth, quinoa, and tartary buckwheat should also be used. can be done.

[0165] 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.

[0166] Also, sugarcane (molasses pomace is acceptable), sugar beet (beet), cypress, pine, cedar, and cypress are also acceptable. The trunks and branches of aromatic trees such as oak, 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, squeezed grapes) produced when fermenting alcoholic beverages such as sake and wine. Pomace (consisting of grape skins, seeds, stalks, etc.) can also be used. Of course, you can use plants other than those listed here. It can also be done as follows.

[0167] 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), Almond 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, Banlangkong, 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.

[0168] 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.

[0169] The present invention will be described in detail below. The electronic cigarette cartridges prepared in the following examples will be described in detail. The evaluation will be carried out using the electronic cigarette shown in Figure 1. explain.

[0170] The heating element (211) is 4.5 mm wide, 12 mm long to the tip, and 0.4 mm thick. The inner diameter of the insertion part (210) is 7 mm, which is approximately the same as the outer diameter of the electronic cigarette cartridge. The heating element (211) is a battery provided in the electronic cigarette body (200). The power supplied from the power supply (not shown) generates heat, reaching approximately 370°C. The control system ensures that one e-cigarette cartridge is consumed in 14 puffs. When the electronic cigarette cartridge of this embodiment is inserted, the downstream The part of the e-cigarette cartridge that appears from the side is approximately 20 mm.

[0171] Example 1 Cellulose fibers, a binder, black tea, an aerosol former, and a flavor additive are formed into a slurry; The slurry was cast onto a metal plate and dried to form a sheet. The thickness of the obtained sheet was 0.2 mm. The sheet was cut into a length of 12 mm and a width of 120 mm. The amount was 0.29 g. As shown in Figure 9, from the two-thirds point (A) in the vertical direction (Y direction) Using a paper cutting cutter, make vertical cuts of 8mm length (equivalent to two-thirds of the width) at intervals of W4mm. This was repeated in the horizontal direction (X direction) to make cuts (F).

[0172] The electronic cigarette cartridge is an aerosol type having the configuration shown in Figures 2 and 7. The base material (110) is a cylindrical packaging member (151) with a diameter of 7 mm and a height of 12 mm. The support element (300) is formed by filling a hollow having a through hole in its center. The diameter of the bottom of the tube is 7 mm, and the diameter of the through hole forming the hollow part is 3 mm. The support element (300) is made of cellulose acetate. When the aerosol-forming substrate (110) is inserted, it has a function of supporting the aerosol-forming substrate (110) against the insertion force. and a nozzle (10) extending from the upstream side (10) to the downstream side (11) so that the generated aerosol reaches the user's mouth. (20) has a through hole for guiding the aerosol.

[0173] The transfer member (130) is a gathered polymer sheet with a base diameter of 7 mm and a height of The transport member (130) is wrapped in paper to form a cylindrical shape with a diameter of 18 mm. The aerosol has a function of guiding the aerosol from the upstream side (10) to the downstream side (20) so that the aerosol reaches the mouth of the user. It also has the function of maintaining the aerosol at an appropriate temperature.

[0174] The mouthpiece (140) is a cylindrical filter with a base diameter of 7 mm and a height of 7 mm. The above was wrapped in a wrapping sheet (150) as shown in Figs. It is rolled into an electronic cigarette cartridge.

[0175] The filler (111) with the slits (F) is wound into a roll, and the package is The material (151) was filled as a filler to form the aerosol-forming substrate (110). The aerosol-forming substrate (110) thus formed has gaps between the sheets that serve as air passages. Thus, the air passage is formed in the longitudinal direction of the electronic cigarette cartridge. When filling, adhesive is applied to the side of the filling material, so it adheres to the packaging material (151). The side where the notch (F) is made is the upstream side (10) of the filling. In this way, an electronic cigarette cartridge was obtained.

[0176] In this embodiment, the edge shape of the sheet that appears at one end has a long side of 4 mm and a short side of 0 mm. The approximately rectangular surface of 0.2 mm is deformed and slightly curved. As shown in Fig. 0, the aerosol-forming substrate is viewed from one end thereof from the center (B) to the periphery (C). The area of ​​the edge shape of the sheet observed from the front is approximately equal. There are signs.

[0177] This feature allows the heating element (211) to be inserted in a manner that is consistent with the orientation of the insertion. It can be attached with a certain resistance. However, the air passages formed are uniform, resulting in a consistent smoking experience. Furthermore, after use, no part of the filling material fell off, and no filling material fell off.

[0178] Example 2 A filler (111) with the same notches as in Example 1 was prepared. The sheet is folded and filled into the packaging member (151) to form a filling. The filling material has air passages between the sheets, and the air passages are used by electronic cigarettes. The cartridge is formed in the longitudinal direction. Since an adhesive is applied, it is adhered to the packaging material (151). The side where the fuel was added was the upstream side. The electronic cigarette cartridge was obtained.

[0179] In this embodiment, the edge shape of the sheet that appears at one end has a long side of 4 mm and a short side of 0 mm. However, as shown in Figure 10, the approximately rectangular surface of 0.2 mm is deformed. As shown, from the center (B) to the periphery (C) of the aerosol-forming substrate as viewed from one end of each. A feature of this method is that the areas of the observed edge shapes of the sheet are approximately equal.

[0180] This feature allows the heating element (211) to be inserted in a manner that is consistent with the orientation of the insertion. It can be attached with a certain resistance. However, the air passages formed are uniform, resulting in a consistent smoking experience. Furthermore, after use, no part of the filling material fell off, and no filling material fell off.

[0181] Example 3 Cellulose fibers, a binder, black tea, an aerosol former, and a flavor additive are formed into a slurry; The slurry was cast onto a metal plate and dried to form a sheet. The cut sheet was rolled up into a roll and placed in the packaging member (151). The filling thus formed was a packing with air passing between the sheets. The electronic cigarette cartridge has a plurality of nozzles, each nozzle being configured to have a nozzle for opening and closing the nozzle. In addition, when filling, adhesive is applied to the side of the contents, so the packaging material (151) This means that the parts are glued together.

[0182] Then, make cuts (D1, D2, D3) in the diameter direction from one end using a paper cutting cutter. The cuts (D1, D2, D3) were made at three equal intervals in the diameter direction as shown in Figure 11. The cutting depth was approximately 8 mm. In this manner, an electronic cigarette cartridge was obtained.

[0183] In this example, the distance from the center (B) of the aerosol-forming substrate as viewed from one end of each substrate to the periphery The area of ​​the edge shape of the sheet observed toward the side (C) changes from small to large. In this structure, when inserting the heating element (211), the resistance of the center The unique effect of this configuration is that the resistance is small. There was no shedding and no shedding of the filling.

[0184] Example 4 Cellulose fibers, a binder, black tea, an aerosol former, and a flavor additive are formed into a slurry; The slurry was cast onto a metal plate and dried to form a sheet. The thickness of the obtained sheet was 0.2 mm. The sheet was cut into a length of 12 mm and a width of 120 mm. The cut sheet was folded and packed into the packaging member (151) to form a packed product. The formed packing has air passages between the sheets, and the air passages are electrically The filling material is formed in the longitudinal direction of the tobacco cartridge. The side surfaces are provided with adhesive, so that the container is adhered to the packaging material (151).

[0185] Then, a cutter was used to make a cut from one end of the folded filling (1 11), make three cuts (G1, G2, G3) as shown in Figure 12 so that they are approximately perpendicular to the ridge line of 3) was inserted. The cutting depth was approximately 8 mm. In this way, The electronic cigarette cartridge was obtained. After use, no part of the filling material fell off. There was no loss of filling material.

[0186] Example 5 Cellulose fibers, a binder, black tea, an aerosol former, and a flavor additive are formed into a slurry; The slurry was cast onto a metal plate and dried to form a sheet. The sheet obtained above was cut into a length of 12 mm and a width of 120 mm. The crimping was carried out so that the crimped fabric had a waveform substantially parallel to the Y direction. One period of the waveform was 4 mm. The crimped sheet is wound into a roll, and the packaging member (15 The filling material thus formed was filled with voids between the sheets. The electronic cigarette cartridge has an air passage, and the air passage is formed in the longitudinal direction of the electronic cigarette cartridge. In addition, when filling, adhesive is applied to the side of the contents, so the packaging material ( 151) and adhere to each other.

[0187] Cuts (D1, D2, D3) were made in the diameter direction from one end using a paper cutting cutter. As shown in Figure 11, insert the inserts (D1, D2, D3) so that they are evenly spaced in the diameter direction. The cutting depth was approximately 8 mm. Thus, an electronic cigarette cartridge was obtained in the same manner as in Example 1.

[0188] In this example, the distance from the center (B) of the aerosol-forming substrate as viewed from one end of each substrate to the periphery The area of ​​the edge shape of the sheet observed toward the side (C) changes from small to large. In this structure, when inserting the heating element (211), the resistance of the center The small resistance is an advantage specific to this configuration.

[0189] Furthermore, after use, no part of the filling material fell off, and no filling material fell off. This is probably because the heating element (211) is inserted in the wrong direction. It can be attached with a certain amount of resistance regardless of the pressure, and the sucking sensation is stable.

[0190] Example 6 Cellulose fibers, a binder, black tea, an aerosol former, and a flavor additive are formed into a slurry; The slurry was cast onto a metal plate and dried to form a sheet. The sheet obtained above was cut into a length of 12 mm and a width of 120 mm. The crimping was carried out so that the crimped fabric had a waveform substantially parallel to the Y direction. One period of the waveform was 4 mm. The crimped sheet is folded and packed into the packaging member (151). The packing thus formed has air passages between the sheets. This forms an air passage in the longitudinal direction of the electronic cigarette cartridge. When filling, adhesive is applied to the side of the contents, so it adheres to the packaging material (151). This means that...

[0191] Then, a cutter was used to make a cut from one end of the folded filling ( As shown in Figure 12, make three cuts (G1, G2, G3) at approximately right angles to the 111) The cutting depth was approximately 8 mm. A tobacco cartridge was obtained. After use, no part of the filling material fell off, and the filling material was There was no falling off of the material. This is probably due to the crimping process, but the heating element (211) was inserted. When inserted, it can be attached with a certain resistance regardless of the direction of insertion, and the sucking comfort is improved. It has become stable.

[0192] Example 7 In this embodiment, a sheet having a notch at one end is particularly suitable for continuous production. The composition is as follows: Cellulose fiber, binder, black tea, aerosol former and flavor. The additive is made into a slurry, which is cast onto a metal plate, and the cast slurry is dried and cast onto a metal plate. The sheet obtained above was cut into a continuous sheet with a width of 120 mm and rolled. From the roll, a continuous sheet was fed to a roll rotary cutter, A partial incision was made.

[0193] The method of making the cuts in this example is shown in Figure 13. Cuts are made in the X direction at intervals of W. Cut-free areas H1 and cut-out areas H2 are made at intervals of length H in the Y direction. The notches H2 are periodically formed. In addition, the adjacent notches are formed with a shift of H3. An example of cutting the sheet formed in this way into a length H cycle is shown in Figure 14.

[0194] In FIG. 14, in the X direction, there are notched and unnotched portions at intervals of width W. The entire formed sheet is connected without any cuts. In the Y direction, there are two sides in the X direction, but there are notches on the two sides. That is, the sheet with the notches of this embodiment is used to fill the packaging member (151). When the aerosol-forming substrate is used, both the upper and lower surfaces are filled with a filler having a notch. According to the method for forming the aerosol-forming substrate in this way, continuous production is possible. Either orientation of the aerosol-forming substrate may be used. This is because it is suitable for automated assembly of electronic cigarette cartridges.

[0195] In this embodiment, the above-mentioned specific example has been described, but the present invention is not limited to such a method. In continuous production, the formed sheet is connected by no cuts throughout the entire sheet. To achieve this, the length of the cut H2 must be smaller than the width of the sheet in the Y direction. The notches are arranged so as to form notches on both one end side and the other end side. This can be achieved by: i.e., transverse to the longitudinal axis of the e-cigarette cartridge. A sheet-like member having cut portions at predetermined intervals in a direction in which the sheet is The entire member is connected by a non-cut portion, and the sheet-like member is used to When the aerosol-forming substrate is formed, the aerosol-forming substrate has cuts on one end and the other end. You can create something like this.

[0196] Here, the interval W is 4 mm, the length H is 12 mm, H1 is 4 mm, H2 is 8 mm, and H In this example, the length H is set to 2 mm. The length of the electronic cigarette cartridge in the longitudinal direction is made to be equal to the length of the filling material in the longitudinal direction. In this way, the electronic cigarette card was manufactured in the same manner as in Example 1. After use, no part of the filling fell off, and no filling fell off. This is probably due to the crimping process, but when the heating element (211) was inserted, Regardless of the orientation, the device can be attached with a certain resistance, providing a stable sucking sensation. It has become.

[0197] A preferred manufacturing method for the embodiment of Example 7 will be described. As an example, manufacturing of an aerosol-forming substrate will be described. The outline of the device (600) is shown in Figure 15. The sheet supply device (6) has a rotatable bobbin. 10) A sheet is fed from the rotary car and a predetermined cut is made in the fed sheet. The desired cuts are made using a cut forming device (620) such as a cutter. The sheet containing the ingredients is guided to a collecting device (630) such as a funnel, where it is rolled up, folded, The sheets are compressed or shrunk to form a group. The group of sheets thus formed is The air passage between the sheets is used to insert the electronic cigarette into the It is preferable that the sheet is formed along the longitudinal direction of the ridge. A packaging material supply device is provided with a roll of packaging paper to be filled into the material (151). The wrapping paper is supplied from the unit (670) and the collected sheets are wrapped in the collecting device (630). This packaging process is carried out by a packaging device (640). The collected sheets are wrapped in the wrapping sheet, and the overlapping portion of the end of the wrapping paper is The adhesive for heat welding is applied, the adhesive is heated, and the material is cooled, and the packaging material is then continuously A paper-wrapped, collected sheet is continuously formed and separated into individual sheets by a cutting device (650). The aerosol-forming substrate (110) is made of a sheet supply device (6) (not shown). 10) upstream of which a three-roll mill is used to form the non-tobacco plant composition into a sheet. Use.

[0198] The collected sheet made by the collecting device (630) or the packaging device (640) is wrapped in a packaging material. The packaged product is transported from the collecting device (630) to the cutting device (65) by a belt drive device (660). The belt used in the belt drive device (660) is a garniture belt. The aerosol-forming substrate (110) thus formed has one end and the other end The side has a notch formed, and the entire formed sheet has no notch. It is in a connected state.

[0199] As described above, the present invention provides the following effects. The heating element (211) can be inserted into the electronic cigarette cartridge stably. This results in a stable smoking experience, which in turn reduces the risk of damage to the e-cigarette cartridge and the need for heating. This can prevent damage to the element (211).

[0200] In addition, after using the e-cigarette cartridge, the filling material of the aerosol-forming substrate falls off. It is also possible to prevent the following.

[0201] 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. [Industrial Applicability]

[0202] For example, the electronic cigarette cartridge (100) according to the embodiment is an electronic cigarette cartridge equipped with a heating element. It is suitable for use as a cartridge for a gasoline engine. [Explanation of symbols]

[0203] 10 Upstream side (one end) 20 Downstream side (other end side) 100 e-cigarette cartridges 110 Aerosol-forming substrate 111 Filling 130 Transfer member 140 mouthpiece 150 packaging sheets 151 Packaging materials 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 Notch forming device 630 Collection device 640 Encapsulating Device 650 Cutting device 660 Belt Drive 670 Encapsulating material supply device 160 Side 112 Approximately central axis F Cut W Cutting interval D1~D3 Cutting depth G1~G3 depth of cut B. Center of aerosol-forming substrate C. Periphery of the aerosol-forming substrate

Claims

1. An electronic cigarette filler for an electronic cigarette cartridge, comprising: The sheet-like member is configured to have the sheet-like member has a first surface and a second surface opposing each other in a thickness direction; The first surface is divided into a plurality of regions extending in the longitudinal direction of the electronic cigarette cartridge, An air passage exists between one area and an adjacent area, This air passage does not reach the second surface.

2. An electronic cigarette filler for an electronic cigarette cartridge, comprising: The sheet-like member is configured to have the sheet-like member has a first surface and a second surface opposing each other in a thickness direction; An electronic cigarette filler, wherein the first surface is divided into multiple regions extending in the longitudinal direction of the electronic cigarette cartridge by air passages that run from the first surface to the second surface but do not reach the second surface.

3. 3. The electronic cigarette filler according to claim 1, wherein the air passage extends from one side of the sheet-like member to the other side.

4. The thickness of the sheet-like member is 0.1 mm or more and 0.5 mm or less, 4. A filler for an electronic cigarette according to claim 1, wherein the distance between an air passage and an adjacent air passage is greater than the thickness of the sheet-like member.

5. A first member that serves as a lid; a second member disposed downstream of the first member and containing the electronic cigarette filler according to any one of claims 1 to 4; 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.

6. The second member is filled into a packaging member, The electronic cigarette cartridge according to claim 5 , further comprising a packaging sheet separate from the packaging member, which packages the second member, the third member, the fourth member, and the fifth member.

7. The electronic cigarette cartridge according to claim 6 , wherein the third member is fixed to the packaging sheet.

8. 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; The electronic cigarette cartridge of claim 5 , wherein the downstream end of the fourth member is adjacent to the upstream end of the fifth member.

9. The electronic cigarette cartridge according to claim 5 , wherein the fifth member is a cylindrical filter.

10. 10. An electronic cigarette cartridge as described in any one of claims 5 to 9, which is for an electronic cigarette body that does not have a heating element that is inserted into the second member and generates heat using power supplied from a battery provided in the electronic cigarette body.

11. An electronic cigarette body comprising an insertion portion having an inner diameter substantially equal to the outer diameter of the electronic cigarette cartridge into which the electronic cigarette cartridge according to claim 10 is inserted.

12. An electronic cigarette cartridge comprising the electronic cigarette filler according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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