Smoking cartridges

Abstract

The support, which is part of the cartridge for a smoking article, has a new structure that is not made of resin. [Solution] A cartridge for a smoking device comprising an aerosol-forming substrate (23), a mouthpiece (40) arranged coaxially with the aerosol-forming substrate, and a support (30) arranged between the aerosol-forming substrate and the mouthpiece and supporting the aerosol-forming substrate, wherein the support is composed of a cylindrical member (35) and a plurality of granular materials (31), the end of the plurality of granular materials facing the aerosol-forming substrate, the end on the mouthpiece side, and the plurality of granular materials arranged on the outer peripheral surface are partially adhered to each other, and the plurality of granular materials are filled inside the cylindrical member.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a cartridge for a smoking article. [Background technology]

[0002] Recently, a new type of tobacco vaporizer has been developed that uses a flameless method to heat a tobacco cartridge containing tobacco ingredients. Tobacco products that involve inhaling oxidized tobacco components are widely known. This allows you to enjoy the aroma and flavor of plants that do not contain tobacco components, just like cigarettes, without using flames. Cartridge products for this purpose are also becoming known.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 states that "the smoking article used in the aerosol generating device is a smoking article an aerosol-forming substrate located at the most upstream end and a support located immediately downstream of the aerosol-forming substrate; The support element abuts against the aerosol-forming substrate, and the aerosol-forming substrate is adapted to be smoke-resistant. between about 40 percent and about 7 percent of the diameter of the aerosol-forming substrate without substantially deforming the article. 0 percent of the diameter of the heating element of the aerosol-generating device. The support element is configured to support the aerosol-generating device in the aerosol-forming substrate. configured to resist downstream movement of the aerosol-forming substrate during insertion of the heating element. " (See summary) [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Special Publication No. 2015-519915 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The support element (support) described in Patent Document 1 is a resin molded product having a hollow structure, The manufacturing of the support element is laborious and leaves room for improvement.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its object is to provide a cartridge for a smoking article. The aim is to create a new structure for the support, which is part of the device, that is not made from resin molding. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, one aspect of the present invention is an aerosol-forming substrate, a mouthpiece disposed coaxially with the aerosol-forming substrate; a support disposed between the smoking piece and the aerosol-forming substrate, the support supporting the aerosol-forming substrate. a cartridge for aerosol spraying, the support being made up of a plurality of granular materials, The aerosol generated by heating the particle-forming substrate is released through the gaps between the particles. It is characterized by being passable. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, a support member that is a part of a cartridge for a smoking article is formed by a new method that is not based on resin molding. In addition, the problems, configurations and effects other than those described above can be achieved by the following implementations. This is made clear by the description of the form. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1 is a cross-sectional view of a cartridge for a smoking article according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] Cross-sectional view of II-II in Figure 1. [Figure 3] 2 is a cross-sectional view of the smoking article cartridge shown in FIG. 1 inserted into the smoking article. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a cartridge for a smoking article according to a second embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a modified example of the cartridge for a smoking article according to the second embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a cartridge for a smoking article according to a third embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0011] (First embodiment) FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a cartridge 1 for a smoking article according to a first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the cartridge 1 for a smoking article according to the first embodiment includes the heated body 20 and the support body 30. and a mouthpiece 40. The heated body 20, the support 30, and the mouthpiece 40 are , are arranged side by side on the central axis C1. The heated body 20, the support 30, and the mouthpiece 40 is wrapped and integrated with the sheet-like exterior body 10. The exterior body 10 is, for example, It is made of paper.

[0012] Here, the cartridge 1 for a smoking article shown in FIG. 1 has a diameter of, for example, 6.5 to 7.5 mm, The length is formed to be 40 to 60 mm. The heated body 20 has a length of 10 to 25 mm. Of course, the cartridge for the smoking article may be formed to other dimensions.

[0013] The object to be heated 20 is a container in which an aerosol-forming base material 23, which is a filler, is wrapped in a sheet-like packaging material 25. The aerosol-forming substrate 23 is exposed at both ends of the cylindrical container 21. That is, both ends of the object to be heated 20 are not covered with a lid member (for example, paper). 25 is made of paper, for example, but any material can be used as long as it is a sheet-like member.

[0014] The aerosol-forming substrate 23 is made from a tobacco plant or a non-tobacco plant, which will be described in detail later. The aerosol-forming substrate 23 is made of, for example, a bundle of strip-shaped members. The longitudinal direction of the shaft is arranged along the central axis C1.

[0015] When the aerosol-forming substrate 23 is configured as a strip-shaped member, the cross section perpendicular to the central axis C1 is approximately It has a rectangular shape, and the ratio of the long side to the short side of the cross section is, for example, in the range of 1.5:1 to 30:1. In addition, it is preferable that the length of the aerosol-forming substrate 23 is approximately the same as the length of the object to be heated 20. As an example of the dimensions of the aerosol-forming substrate 23, the long side is preferably 1.5. mm, the short side is 0.3 mm, and the length is 12 mm.

[0016] Of course, the aerosol-forming substrate 23 is not limited to a strip-shaped member. For example, a rod-shaped member Alternatively, the aerosol-forming substrate 23 may be a powder-like material. is a combination of strip-shaped materials and granular materials, and a combination of strip-shaped materials and rod-shaped materials. , a combination of rod-shaped members and granular members, or a combination of strip-shaped members, rod-shaped members and granular members. In these cases, the amount of raw material for each component may be as small as possible. However, if some of the ingredients are different, the aroma and flavor are improved, which is preferable.

[0017] The mouthpiece 40 is a part that constitutes the mouthpiece of the cartridge 1 for smoking articles, and is made of, for example, paper. The mouthpiece 40 is made of cellulose acetate, which removes fine particles. The heated body 20 may include a filter or the like. A portion of the particulate matter is filtered out by the filter in the mouthpiece 40 .

[0018] The support 30 is made up of a plurality of particles 31. The particles 31 are made of, for example, plastic. The outer casing 10 is made of aerosol particles and is sandwiched between the aerosol-forming substrate 23 and the mouthpiece 40. The shape of the granular material 31 is not particularly limited, and for example, the cross section may be a circle or an oval. The shape may be a circle or a polygon. The granular material 31 may be solid or hollow. The particle size is, for example, 0.5 mm to 1 mm.

[0019] The granular matter 31 is not limited to plastic particles, but may be any specific matter mixed in the aerosol. Activated carbon, which can remove chemical substances (such as tar), ceramics, glass, etc. The particles may be made of inorganic materials such as those mentioned above, or may be a mixture of multiple types of particles. Furthermore, the above chemicals (e.g., formaldehyde) may be added to a part or all of the plurality of particles 31. Addition of a remover (e.g., chitosan) capable of removing aldehydes such as aldehydes That's fine.

[0020] Alternatively, the granular material 31 may be coffee grounds after coffee extraction or tea leaves after extraction. It is also possible to use plant-based materials such as used tea leaves after they have been scrubbed. These plant-based materials are porous and highly Since the material has a strong deodorizing effect, it is possible to realize a support 30 with a deodorizing effect. In addition, when the plurality of granular materials 31 are made of coffee grounds, the coffee grounds may be granular if left as they are. Because the diameter is small, it is recommended to use it in a ball-like shape using starch or the like. When the granular material 31 is made of used tea leaves, if the aerosol-forming substrate 23 is made of used tea leaves, Both the sol-forming substrate 23 and the support 30 can be made of the same material.

[0021] The support 30 is a porous structure having gaps S between the plurality of particles 31. The aerosol-forming substrate 23 functions as a passage for the aerosol generated by heating the aerosol-forming substrate 23. One end 30a of the support 30 is connected to one end of the aerosol-forming substrate 23. The other end 30b faces the mouthpiece 40. One end 30a of the support 30 is an aerosol-forming element when a heating element is inserted. The other end 30b of the support 30 is in contact with the support member 23 and supports it, and the other end 30b of the support member 30 is connected to the mouthpiece 40. It abuts and supports it.

[0022] 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II-II of FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the aerosol-forming substrate 23 and At the end 30a of the support 30 on the opposing side, the plurality of particles 31 are bonded to each other with adhesive 32. Therefore, the end 3 of the support 30 facing the aerosol-forming substrate 23 is adhered to the support 30. The strength of the aerosol-forming substrate 23 is increased even when a heating member is inserted. The end portion 23a can be firmly supported.

[0023] In addition to the one end 30a of the support 30, the other end 30b and the outer peripheral surface side are also The plurality of granular materials 31 may be partially bonded to each other. If the supporting strength of the aerosol-forming substrate 23 is ensured, all of the granular materials 31 do not need to be adhered. Furthermore, all the particulate matter 31 including the particulate matter 31 on the aerosol-forming substrate 23 side may be The support 30 may be bonded to the support member 30, which increases the overall strength of the support member 30. At this time, all of the gaps S between the granular materials 31 are filled with adhesive. Then, the porous structure of the support 30 is damaged, and the gap S through which the aerosol can pass is reduced. It needs to be attached securely.

[0024] Next, specific examples of the raw material used as the aerosol-forming substrate 23 will be described. The sol-forming substrate 23 is composed of any one or a combination of the following raw materials: will be done.

[0025] The aerosol-forming substrate 23 is made from a tobacco plant or a non-tobacco plant. Examples of tobacco include tobacco leaves, tobacco stems, expanded tobacco, homogenized tobacco, etc. Examples of suitable parts of non-tobacco plants include plants other than tobacco plants. , leaves, pulp, seeds, roots (scaly roots, tuberous roots, etc.), stems, tubers, skin (stem bark, bark, etc.), flowers (petals, male Examples include stamens, pistils, trunks, branches, etc.

[0026] In this specification, "plants" refers to a group of plants, such as grass and trees, as opposed to animals. In addition to organisms that have roots and live in fixed locations, there are also organisms such as microalgae and seaweed. This also includes algae, mushrooms, and other fungi.

[0027] The aerosol-forming substrate 23 is, for example, a dried and crushed non-tobacco plant material. Aerosol former, microcrystalline cellulose, flavor additives, preservatives, The mixture is mixed with an adhesive or thickener, and then crushed or classified to form powder or granules, or paper. The aerosol-forming substrate 23 is formed into a sheet shape and then is The sheet is then cut into strips or rods having a width and length of 100 mm.

[0028] For example, when the non-tobacco plant part is a leaf, tea can be preferably used. Not only are the plants that produce tea different, but even the same plants can produce different teas depending on how they are processed. Specifically, for example, Japanese tea, black tea, Angelica keiskei tea, sweet tea, Gynostemma tea, aloe tea, Ginkgo leaf tea, oolong tea, turmeric tea, salicylic acid tea, Eleuthero tea, plantain tea, Kiodoshi tea, persimmon leaf tea, chamomile tea, chamomile tea, Kawara Ketsumei tea, quince tea, chrysanthemum tea, Gymnema tea, guava tea, wolfberry tea, soft leaf tea, black bean tea, gennoshoko tea, brown rice tea, burdock Tea, comfrey tea, bifu tea, cherry blossom tea, saffron tea, shiitake tea, shiso tea, jasmine tea, Ginger tea, horsetail tea, lily of the valley tea, Swertia japonica tea, buckwheat tea, elm tea, dandelion tea, sweet Tea, Houttuynia cordata tea, Eucommia tea, Sword bean tea, Elderberry tea, Licorice 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 These teas include eucalyptus tea, monk fruit tea, rooibos tea, and bitter melon tea. You can use used tea leaves after drinking. If you use used tea leaves, you can reuse expensive tea. It can be used effectively.

[0029] Furthermore, extracts of non-tobacco plants, so-called extracts and processed products, can also be used. The extract may be in the form of liquid, syrup, powder, granules, solution, etc.

[0030] The aerosol former used as the raw material for the aerosol-forming base material 23 is glycerin, propylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylene glycol ether ... Glycol, Sorbitol, Triethylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Diacetin (Glycerin diacetate), triacetin (glycerin triacetate), triethylene glycol diacetate, triethyl citrate, isopropyl myristate, methyl stearate, Examples include dimethyl dodecanedionate and dimethyl tetradecanedione. However, glycerin and propylene glycol are preferred.

[0031] The microcrystalline cellulose used as the raw material for the aerosol-forming substrate 23 is, for example, a fibrous plant cellulose. It is obtained by partially depolymerizing α-cellulose obtained from pulp with acid. It is obtained by removing the soluble portion from cellulose and, if necessary, crystallizing the insoluble portion. .

[0032] The microcrystalline cellulose may be in the form of powder or may be dispersed in a solvent such as water to form a suspension. In this case, a high-speed stirrer or a high-pressure homogenizer can be used to disperse the material in the solvent.

[0033] Furthermore, if necessary, a flavor additive may be used as a raw material for the aerosol-forming base material 23 to add flavor. Flavoring additives include mint, cocoa, coffee, and black tea extracts, Examples include powdered catechins from tea extract. Preservatives that are used in food are preferred. Examples of suitable benzoates include sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, benzoic acid, and sodium benzoate. It can be obtained.

[0034] The aerosol-forming substrate 23 contains menthol and a water-insoluble cross-linked polymer (preferably poly It may contain vinyl polypyrrolidone. By combining these ingredients, the sublimation of menthol can be effectively suppressed, and the menthol flavor can be maintained for a long period of time. Here, menthol is not limited to that obtained from natural products, but may be a synthetic product. You can also use peppermint, mint, peppermint oil, or other menthol-containing products. good.

[0035] The flavor additive may be added to the mouthpiece 40 by, for example, impregnating the walls of the mouthpiece 40. The flavor additive is provided in the mouthpiece 40. The present invention is not limited to such an embodiment, and may be embodied, for example, by placing a capsule containing the flavor additive in a mouthpiece. The flavor additive is provided in the mouthpiece 40 by being embedded in the wall of the mouthpiece 40. Alternatively, a flavor additive may be enclosed between the mouthpiece 40 and the heated object 20. A capsule containing a flavor additive may be placed in the container. In this case, the smoker can destroy the capsule by pressing it with his / her finger. It is possible to volatilize the aromatic components of the flavor additive at a desired timing.

[0036] Furthermore, the flavor additive may be, for example, encapsulated in a microcapsule. Microcapsules containing the microcapsules may be provided on the heated body 20. It may also be provided on the holder 30.

[0037] Examples of binders or thickeners used as raw materials for the aerosol-forming base material 23 include guar gum, chitosan, and the like. Gums such as santa gum, gum arabic and locust bean gum, e.g. hydroxy Propyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, Cellulose binders such as starch, aluminum, cellulose, ethyl cellulose, and ethyl cellulose Organic acids such as acetic acid, sodium alginate, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, Polysaccharides such as conjugate base salts of organic acids such as caramel, agar and pectin, and A combination of the following is included.

[0038] (Method of manufacturing an aerosol-forming substrate) The method for producing the aerosol-forming substrate 23 will be explained below in detail, with each step being explained separately. The manufacturing process of the sol-forming substrate 23 is to dry and powder the tobacco plant or non-tobacco plant that is the main raw material. The drying and grinding process involves crushing and weighing, and the preparation process involves pre-processing and weighing of other raw materials. The method includes a mixing step of mixing raw materials to form a composition, and a filling molding step of molding the composition. do.

[0039] In the drying and grinding process, the main raw material, tobacco plant or non-tobacco plant parts (e.g. (e.g., leaves, seeds, dried fruits, stems, bark, roots, etc.) are processed into a specified crushed material to make a composition. At that time, the aerosol former, water, and other components that will be added later will be absorbed or supported. It is preferable to adjust the moisture content to a level that is convenient for drying. By setting the temperature in this range, it is possible to avoid the scattering of the necessary flavor components while maintaining the desired flavor. It is easy to achieve the desired moisture content. Furthermore, the drying and grinding process includes a sieving process to sift the ground material. It is also possible to provide a powder with a desired particle size and then add it to the mixing step.

[0040] In the preparation step, raw materials necessary for producing the aerosol-forming substrate 23 are prepared. The microcrystalline cellulose can be weighed in the preparation step and added to the mixing step. It will be entered.

[0041] In the mixing step, a conventional mixer can be used. For example, A preferred mixing method is to mix the ingredients while applying shear force with a stirring blade.

[0042] In the filling molding process, the composition of the various raw materials is formed into a thin sheet, which is then cut. By cutting, a strip-shaped or rod-shaped aerosol-forming substrate 23 is formed. In order to make a thin sheet, multiple roll mills are used. When the material is pressed between the narrow rolls, it is compressed and sheared by the difference in roll speed. While kneading and dispersing, a doctor blade can be used to form a sheet of the desired thickness. It is also possible to prepare the film by using a press roller or a press machine. Cut.

[0043] In order to prepare the powdery or granular aerosol-forming base material 23, the above composition is preferably It is preferable to crush or classify the powder or granular aerosol-forming base material 23. The average particle size is preferably, for example, 0.1 to 3.0 mm, and is preferably 0.5 mm or less. The average particle size is more preferably, for example, In other words, this average particle size is determined by the sieving method described in Regarding the test results, the mass of the larger opening was calculated and 50% of that mass was used. It also refers to the diameter of the particle that is the cumulative value of 50 in the particle size distribution obtained by the laser diffraction / scattering method. The particle size in % may be used as the average particle size.

[0044] In the filling molding process, the composition is forced through an orifice under pressure to form a shape similar to other processes. In the filling forming step, non-tobacco plants, aerobic plants, etc. may be used as needed. Solformer, binder or thickener, flavor additive, preservative, etc. may be further added. Water or the like may be added.

[0045] The thickness of the sheet obtained in the filling molding step is preferably in the range of 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm. The thickness is preferably in the range of 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm. The sheet is then cut to a predetermined width using a rotary cutter or the like.

[0046] Here, when the surface of the aerosol-forming substrate 23 is to be made adhesive, There is no particular limitation on the means as long as the binder is attached to at least a part of the surface. By providing adhesiveness, it is possible to combine a strip-shaped or rod-shaped aerosol-forming substrate 23 with a powder, granular or When combined with a strip-shaped or rod-shaped aerosol-forming base material 23 or a paste-shaped aerosol-forming base material 23, The aerosol-forming substrate 23 is applied to the surface of the aerosol-forming substrate 23 in the form of powder, granules, or paste. It can be held stably.

[0047] (How to use smoking cartridges) The method of using the cartridge 1 for smoking articles will be described. 1 is a cross-sectional view of the cartridge 1 inserted into a smoking article 70. The smoking tool 70 is used by being attached to the smoking tool cartridge 1. The insertion part 72 is provided with a needle-shaped or blade-shaped heating part 75. When the cartridge 1 for a smoking article is inserted into the insertion portion 72, the heating portion 75 generates heat. In this state, the aerosol is generated from the aerosol-forming substrate 23. When the subject holds the mouthpiece 40 in his mouth and inhales, the aerosol enters the gap S of the support 30, The air flows through the nozzle 40 and into the smoker's mouth.

[0048] The cartridge 1 for a smoking article according to the first embodiment configured as described above has the following advantages. It can bear fruit.

[0049] Since the support 30 is made up of a plurality of granules 31, it is possible to This simplifies manufacturing and reduces the manufacturing cost of the support 30.

[0050] The support 30 has a porous structure with gaps S between the plurality of granular materials 31. The gap S functions as a passage for the aerosol, so the aerosol is uniformly distributed through the gap S. As it flows, it cools, improving the aroma and taste of the aerosol.

[0051] In addition, a plurality of granular materials 31 are disposed between the aerosol-forming substrate 23 and the mouthpiece 40. Among them, the plurality of granular materials 31 arranged on the side facing the aerosol-forming substrate 23 are Since the end 23a of the aerosol-forming substrate 23 is adhered to the substrate 23, the end 23a can be firmly supported. In addition to the one end 30a of the support 30, the other end 30b and the outer peripheral surface side are also The plurality of granular materials 31 placed may be partially bonded to each other, or all of the granular materials 31 may be bonded to each other. They may also be glued together.

[0052] (Second embodiment) Next, a cartridge for a smoking article according to a second embodiment will be described. The cartridge 2 for a smoking article is basically the same as the cartridge 1 for a smoking article according to the first embodiment. The structure is the same, but the support 30 is made of a mixture of first granular material 33 and second granular material 34. Therefore, the following explanation will focus on this difference, and the first embodiment will be explained. Explanations that overlap with the embodiment will be omitted.

[0053] Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a cartridge 2 for a smoking article according to the second embodiment. The support 30 is made up of a first granular material 33 made up of plastic particles or the like and a capsule. 4, the first granular material 33 and the second granular material 34 are In order to easily distinguish and recognize the first granular material 33 from the granular material 34, the first granular material 33 is shown in white, and the second granular material 34 is shown in white. The particles 34 are hatched.

[0054] The first granular material 33 constitutes the support 30 of the cartridge 1 for a smoking article according to the first embodiment. The second granules 34 are made of plastic particles and inorganic materials, just like the first granules 31. The capsule consists of a shell layer that contains a flavor additive. It is designed to melt when heated and release the flavor additives inside to the outside, but it can be crushed by hand. The flavor additive inside may be released to the outside by doing so. The flavor additives enclosed in the cells contain flavoring ingredients such as fragrance ingredients and tea leaves. In addition, it may contain a tar removal component, an aerosol former, etc.

[0055] The shape of the second granular material 34 is not particularly limited, and may be a sphere or a polygonal shape. It is preferable that the capsule has a similar shape to the first granular material 33. The mixing ratio of the second granular material 34 is not particularly limited, but the second granular material 34 melts when heated. Therefore, it is preferable that the first granular material 33 accounts for at least half of the total. .

[0056] According to the cartridge 2 for a smoking article according to the second embodiment configured in this manner, The same effects as those of the first embodiment can be achieved. Of the first granules 33 and the second granules 34, the second granules 34 are capsules containing a flavor additive. The capsules are designed to dissolve when heated and release the flavor additives inside. Since the second granular material 34 is configured as described above, the second granular material 34 enclosed in the capsule is not consumed during smoking. By mixing the flavor additive with the first granules 33, a new flavor or aroma or a complex flavor can be obtained. You can taste the complex flavors and aromas.

[0057] Next, a modified example of the cartridge 2 for a smoking article according to the second embodiment will be described.

[0058] (Variation) FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a smoking article cartridge 2-1 according to a modified example inserted into a smoking article 70. As shown in FIG. 5, the cartridge 2-1 for a smoking article according to the modified example is The axial dimension of the forming substrate 23 is set to be short, and the other configuration is the same as that of the second embodiment shown in FIG. The form is the same as that of the cartridge 2 for a smoking article.

[0059] When the cartridge 2-1 for a smoking article according to the modified example is inserted into the heated smoking article 70, the heating section 75 penetrates the short aerosol-forming substrate 23 and enters the inside of the support 30. The first granular material 33 and the second granular material 34 that make up the body 30 come into contact with the heating portion 75. In this state, when the heating unit 75 generates heat, the capsules of the second granular material 34 are heated by the heat of the heating unit 75. The cell dissolves and the flavor additive inside is released to the outside. In the cartridge 2-1 for a smoking article, the heat of the heating section 75 heats the second granular material 3 made of a capsule. 4, the capsules of the second granules 34 can be dissolved more reliably. .

[0060] (Third embodiment) Next, a cartridge for a smoking article according to a third embodiment will be described. The cartridge 3 for a smoking article is basically the same as the cartridge 1 for a smoking article according to the first embodiment. It has the same structure, but the difference is that the support 30 has a cylindrical member filled with a plurality of granular materials 31. Different.

[0061] Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a cartridge 3 for a smoking article according to the third embodiment. The support 30 has a cylindrical member 35 covered with an outer casing 10, and the plurality of granular materials 31 are The inside of the cylindrical member 35 is filled with the liquid. The cylindrical member 35 is a sheet-like member made of, for example, paper. The cylindrical member 35 is made of a material wound into a cylindrical shape, but may be made of a material other than paper. is interposed between the aerosol-forming substrate 23 and the mouthpiece 40, The aerosol-forming substrate 23 is brought into contact with the end face of the packaging member 25 that covers the aerosol-forming substrate 23, thereby preventing the aerosol-forming substrate 23 from moving in the axial direction. It regulates movement.

[0062] According to the cartridge 3 for a smoking article according to the third embodiment configured in this manner, The same effects as those of the first embodiment can be achieved. The cylindrical member 35 is filled with the aerosol-forming substrate 23. Since the axial movement is restricted, when inserting the cartridge 3 for the smoking article into the smoking article 70, , the aerosol-forming substrate 23 is prevented from being displaced. Since the exterior body 10 is supported by the surface, the diameter of the cartridge 3 for a smoking article when grasped with fingers is small. It is possible to prevent deformation in the direction.

[0063] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. The invention is possible in the form of a patent, and all of the technical matters included in the technical idea described in the claims are included in the invention. The above embodiment shows a preferred example, but a person skilled in the art would understand the present invention. To realize various alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements from the contents disclosed in the specification. These are within the scope of the appended claims.

[0064] For example, in the cartridge 3 for a smoking article according to the third embodiment, the cylindrical member 35 is filled with The plurality of granular materials 31 are not particularly limited, and may be plastic particles or inorganic particles as in the first embodiment. It may be made of a single type of substance, or a mixture containing capsules as in the second embodiment. Also, a cylindrical member 35 in which a plurality of granular materials 31 are packed and an aerosol-forming substrate may be provided. The packaging member 25 that covers the casing 23 does not necessarily have to be a separate body, and the two may be formed integrally. Alternatively, a plurality of granular materials 31 may be stored in a storage member such as a case in advance, and the storage member The material is wrapped in a cylindrical member 35, or if the cylindrical member 35 is omitted, the container member is used as an exterior body. Furthermore, the packaging member 25 and the cylindrical member 35 may be omitted, and the aerosol may be used. The sol-forming substrate 23, the plurality of granular materials 31, and the mouthpiece 40 are wrapped in an exterior body 10. In this case, after the aerosol-forming substrate 23 is wrapped in the outer casing 10, a plurality of granular materials may be 31 is poured into the exterior body 10 by dropping it therein, and finally the mouthpiece 40 is inserted into the exterior body 1 Simply insert it into the 0 to manufacture a cartridge for your smoking device. [Explanation of symbols]

[0065] 1,2,3 Smoking Cartridges 10. Exterior body 20 Heated object 23 Aerosol-forming substrate 25 Packaging materials 30 Support 40 mouthpiece 31 Particulate matter 32 Adhesive 33 First Granular Material 34 Second Granular Material 35 Cylindrical member S Gap

Claims

[Claim 1] A support for a cartridge for a smoking article, comprising: the support is composed of a plurality of particles, Not all of the plurality of granular materials are adhered to each other, but the plurality of granular materials arranged on the end or outer peripheral surface side of the support are partially adhered to each other. A support characterized by:

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