Smoking accessory cartridges

Abstract

A smoking device that uses a susceptor component to evenly heat the entire packing mass. Provide a cartridge. [Solution] A smoking device cartridge 1 used by being attached to an induction heating type smoking device 2. A packing aggregate 10 that generates an aerosol when heated, and a packing aggregate 10 It has a susceptor member 30 which is placed inside and is inductively heated from the outside, and the susceptor member The cartridge 1 for a smoking device is positioned such that the central axis of the filling aggregate 10 does not pass through it, and the susceptor members 30 are arranged at regular intervals on the surface of the sheet member and attached and fixed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a cartridge for a smoking device that is used by being attached to an induction heating type smoking device.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, tobacco products that heat a tobacco cartridge containing tobacco components without using a flame and suck the vaporized tobacco components are widely known. Also, due to the diversification of tastes, smoking devices using cartridge products for enjoying the aroma and taste of plants that do not contain tobacco components without using a flame like tobacco have begun to be known. In such a smoking device, aerosol is generated by heating a filler aggregate in which fillers are accumulated. As a method of heating the filler aggregate, a susceptor member made of a magnetic material is provided inside the filler aggregate, and the susceptor member is induction heated from the smoking device to heat the filler. As a cartridge for a smoking device provided with a susceptor member in such a filler aggregate, for example, there is one cited in Patent Document 1.

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Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] In the filler aggregate, the susceptor member is generally arranged at the central part. In this case, the filler aggregate is heated from the central part toward the periphery. Therefore, the filler aggregate The outer periphery may not be heated sufficiently. Also, a susceptor member may be present on the outer periphery of the packing material aggregate. Because it takes time for the heat from the source to reach the target, the amount of aerosol generated may be insufficient. be.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and the susceptor member completely packs the packing aggregate The objective is to provide a cartridge for smoking devices that can heat evenly across a wide area. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To solve the aforementioned problems, the cartridge for a smoking device according to the present invention is an induction heating type smoking device A cartridge for a smoking device that is attached to and used in a smoking device, which, when heated, generates an aerosol A packing aggregate that generates, and a unit placed inside the packing aggregate that is inductively heated from the outside. It has a susceptor member, and the central axis of the packing aggregate passes through the susceptor member. When placed in a certain position, and the volume of the packing material aggregate is divided equally between the central region and the outer peripheral region, At least half of the total volume of the susceptor member is located in the outer peripheral region. It is structured with the following characteristics:

[0008] Furthermore, the smoking device cartridge according to the present invention is used when attached to an induction heating type smoking device. A cartridge for smoking devices, comprising a filling material that generates an aerosol when heated. A stack, a susceptor member placed inside the stack of packing materials and inductively heated from the outside, The susceptor member is positioned so that the central axis of the packing aggregate does not pass through it. The aforementioned packing aggregate shares a central axis with the packing aggregate and has half the diameter of the packing aggregate. When divided into a central region having [it] and an outer peripheral region located outside the central region, At least half or more of the total volume of the susceptor member is located in the outer peripheral region. It is configured with the above as a feature.

[0009] Also, in the cartridge for a smoking device according to the present invention, the susceptor member has the filler aggregate It is characterized in that it has a length of 25% or more and 100% or less with respect to the total length of It is configured.

[0010] Also, in the cartridge for a smoking device according to the present invention, a plurality of the susceptor members are provided on the outer periphery It is configured to be arranged in the side region.

[0011] Also, in the cartridge for a smoking device according to the present invention, the ratio of the total volume of the susceptor member to the volume of the filler aggregate is 20% or more and 50% or less, and it is configured with this as a feature It is.

[0012] Also, in the cartridge for a smoking device according to the present invention, the susceptor member has the filler aggregate It is configured to be plate-shaped or columnar along the length direction of

[0013] Also, in the cartridge for a smoking device according to the present invention, the susceptor member has concavo-convex portions on its surface It is configured with this as a feature.

[0014] Also, in the cartridge for a smoking device according to the present invention, the susceptor member has the filler aggregate It is configured to have a sharp portion at the tip on the side where it is inserted into the smoking device .

Effects of the Invention

[0015] According to the smoking device cartridge of the present invention, the susceptor member is located closer to the outer periphery of the packing material aggregate. Since it is positioned at this location, it ensures that the filling material located on the outer periphery of the filling material aggregate is properly heated and filled. To efficiently generate aerosols by ensuring that the entire aggregate is heated evenly. It is possible. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0016] [Figure 1] This is a cross-sectional view of a smoking device cartridge having a filler aggregate according to this embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a cross-sectional view illustrating the usage configuration of a smoking accessory cartridge. [Figure 3] This is a partial perspective view of a susceptor member having a plate-like shape. [Figure 4] This is a front view of a cartridge for smoking accessories. [Figure 5] This is a cross-sectional view of a smoking device with a cartridge inserted into a smoking device that has a heating element for heating a packing material aggregate. [Figure 6] This is a front view of a smoking device cartridge when the susceptor component is positioned closer to the inner circumference than in Figure 4. [Figure 7] This is a partial perspective view of a susceptor member having a cylindrical shape. [Figure 8] This is a front view of a smoking device cartridge having a cylindrical susceptor member. [Figure 9] This is a perspective view of a modified susceptor member, where (a) shows a spherical susceptor member and (b) shows a chain-shaped susceptor member. [Figure 10] A perspective view of a packing aggregate having a susceptor member according to a modified example, where (a) shows a case having a spherical susceptor member and (b) shows a case having a chain-shaped susceptor member. [Figure 11] This is a side view of a susceptor member having an uneven surface. [Figure 12]This is a cross-sectional view showing the positional relationship between a susceptor member having a sharp portion and a heating element inserted into a packing mass. [Figure 13] This is a perspective view of a susceptor member according to another modified example. [Figure 14] Figure 13(c) is a perspective view of a filler aggregate having a susceptor member. [Figure 15] This is a front view of a modified smoking accessory cartridge. [Figure 16] This is a plan view of the sheet material. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0017] (Overall composition of a smoking accessory cartridge) Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 shows the embodiments of this invention. This shows a cross-sectional view of a smoking device cartridge 1 having a packing aggregate 10. Thus, the smoking cartridge 1 is a roughly cylindrical collection of fillings 20 filled with a large number of fillings 20. The assembly 10, the support member 12 that can allow airflow from the packing material assembly 10 to pass through, and a suction device at one end. A filter member 14 having an opening 14a is arranged along the longitudinal direction, and a sheet-like packaging portion It is formed by being wrapped in material 16 and integrated together. The packaging material 16 is made of paper or the like. It is possible.

[0018] In this embodiment, the smoking device cartridge 1 has a diameter of 4.0 mm to 7.5 mm, more preferably The diameter is formed to be 5.0mm to 7.0mm, and the length to be 40mm to 80mm. (For smoking accessories) If the outer diameter of cartridge 1 is set to a range of 6.5 to 7.5 mm, the smoking device 2 will have a smoking mechanism. The diameter is smaller than the insertion part 51 into which the smoking device cartridge 1 is inserted, and the smoking device cartridge Insertion of cartridge 1 into smoking device 2 becomes easier. The length of the smoking device cartridge 1 is 40-80 If set to a range of mm, the insertion into the smoking device 2 that accepts the smoking device cartridge 1 will be Since it will be longer than the length of the entry 51, even if you insert the smoking device cartridge 1 into the smoking device 2 The mouthpiece 14a can be exposed from the smoking device 2, and the length required for the smoker to smoke can be confirmed. It becomes possible to maintain it.

[0019] (Configuration of support members) The support member 12 suppresses the movement of the filling aggregate 10 toward the support member 12, and also The airflow containing aerosols generated in the packing aggregate 10 is circulated towards the filter member 14. The support member 12 is provided, for example, in a cylindrical and solid shape, with its axial direction aligned with the central axis. It is placed between the filler aggregate 10 and the filter member 14. The support member 12 is, for example, the outer diameter The structure is formed to be 4.0 mm to 7.5 mm in size, with a length of 50 mm or less along the central axis. The holding member 12 may have different dimensions from those described above, depending on its function and configuration.

[0020] The support member 12 is formed from a resin material. The resin material used to form the support member 12 is, for example, Examples include polypropylene, polylactic acid, and silicone. However, the support part Material 12 may be any other resin material, or wood or metal (such as aluminum) that increases the cooling effect. It may be formed from a material other than resin. Furthermore, the support member 12 is not necessarily required. If the packing aggregate 10 is configured not to move easily toward the filter member 14, then The support member 12 does not need to be provided.

[0021] (Configuration of filter components) The filter member 14 is formed in a cylindrical shape, for example, with a diameter of 4.0 mm to 7.5 mm, center The length along the axis is formed to be 50 mm or less. The filter member 14 is made of, for example, paper. It is formed. Also, the filter member 14 is formed by winding a sheet-like member, for example, made of paper, into a cylinder. It may be provided in a certain shape, or it may include a cellulose acetate filter or the like to remove fine particles. The filter member 14 is used to filter water vapor and aerosols generated in the packing aggregate 10. It has the function of filtering out some of the fine particles.

[0022] (Composition of the packing material aggregate) The packing aggregate 10 consists of long packing materials 20 bundled together along their length, forming a sheet-like structure. It is formed to be roughly cylindrical when wrapped with the packaging material 25. The filling material 20 is It is formed from a boxwood or non-tobacco plant. The filler 20 is not limited to elongated shapes, but can be granular. It may also be in a dust-like or other form. The packing aggregate 10 has a length of 10 to 25 mm. The smoking device cartridge 1 will be made to match the shape of the smoking device 2, and will have different dimensions than described above. They may have a law.

[0023] The outer diameter of the packing aggregate 10 is equal to the outer diameter of the support member 12 and the filter member 14, and It maintains a roughly constant value along the central axis. The size of this outer diameter is, for example, 4.0 mm to 7 A range of 0.5 mm is preferred, and a range of 5.0 mm to 7.0 mm is more preferred.

[0024] A susceptor member 30 is provided inside the packing aggregate 10. The susceptor member 30 is It can be inductively heated by an external magnetic field. Therefore, the susceptor member 30 is It is made of a metallic material containing magnetic material. Magnetic materials are broadly classified into ferromagnetic materials, paramagnetic materials, and diamagnetic materials. Ferromagnetic materials, among magnetic materials, exhibit strong magnetism in the same direction as the external magnetic field when an external magnetic field is applied. Furthermore, it is a material that retains strong magnetism even when the external magnetic field is zero, such as iron, a ferromagnetic material. Ferritic iron, ferrite powder, ferrite particles, ferritic stainless steel, ferromagnetic steel Examples include stainless steel, nickel, or cobalt. The relative permeability of a ferromagnetic material is It is much larger than 1; for example, it is around 5000 for iron and 60 for nickel. It is around 0, around 250 for cobalt, and 1 for ferritic stainless steel. It is approximately between 000 and 1800.

[0025] Among magnetic materials, paramagnetic materials, when an external magnetic field is applied, become weakly magnetic in the same direction as the external magnetic field. These are materials that lose their magnetism when the external magnetic field is reduced to zero, such as aluminum and platinum. Examples include manganese. The relative permeability of paramagnetic materials is slightly greater than 1, for example, For aluminum, it's about 1.000021, and for platinum, it's about 1.000265. For manganese, it is approximately 1.000830. Also, among magnetic materials, diamagnetic materials When an external magnetic field is applied, it becomes weakly magnetized in the opposite direction to the external magnetic field, and when the external magnetic field is removed, it becomes magnetic. These are materials that do not become volatile, such as copper, graphite, chromium, and bismuth. The relative permeability of a diamagnetic material is slightly less than 1; for example, copper has a relative permeability of 0.99. It's around 9990, and for graphite it's around 0.99980, and for bismuth... It is approximately 0.999834.

[0026] In ferromagnetic materials, when an alternating magnetic field is generated, an induced current flows and Joule heating is generated, but Furthermore, heat (hysteresis loss) is generated due to friction and vibration between molecules, so paramagnetic materials and Compared to diamagnetic materials, it can be easily inductively heated, and the packing aggregate 10 can be sufficiently heated.

[0027] Furthermore, ferromagnetic materials have high Curie temperatures; for example, nickel has a Curie temperature of around 358°C. Therefore, when heating the smoking device cartridge 1 at a high temperature of, for example, 200°C, The temperature never reaches the Curie temperature, and it can maintain its properties as a ferromagnetic material, and the packing aggregate It can stably heat 10.

[0028] The susceptor member 30 is made of a ferromagnetic material, such as the aforementioned iron, ferrite iron, and ferrite. ferrite powder, ferrite particles, ferritic stainless steel, ferromagnetic steel, stainless steel, nickel Metal materials such as cobalt, or combinations thereof, may be used. For example, Ferrei Examples include a combination of stainless steel and nickel. Also, the susceptor member 30 It may be composed of a metallic material that mainly contains a ferromagnetic material, for example, the magnetic material A ferromagnetic alloy containing 60% or more, preferably 80% or more, may be used. Examples include nickel alloys or nickel-iron alloys, and more preferably iron and chromium alloys. It is an alloy combining aluminum. In this case as well, the ferromagnetic material is inductively heated. This allows the packing aggregate 10 to be sufficiently heated. Note that instead of a ferromagnetic material, a paramagnetic material can be used. Metal materials containing diamagnetic materials may also be used. Induction heating itself is still possible in this case. Furthermore, from the perspective of shortening heating time and reducing power consumption, metal materials containing ferromagnetic materials are used. It is preferable.

[0029] The susceptor member 30 may be made of a combination of ferromagnetic, paramagnetic, or diamagnetic materials. For example, a first susceptor member made of nickel, which is a ferromagnetic material, and a ferromagnetic material A second susceptor member made of iron, which is the material of the first, is physically attached to the first susceptor member, or the first The susceptor member and a third susceptor member made of aluminum, a paramagnetic material. These are physically attached, with the outer surface of the first susceptor member covered by the third susceptor member. These are some examples. The arrangement of the susceptor member 30 will be described later.

[0030] The susceptor member 30 occupies 100% of the total length of the packing aggregate 10. In other words, the susceptor member 30 has a length that extends over the entire length of the packing aggregate 10. The putter member 30 does not necessarily extend along the entire length of the filler aggregate 10, but rather the filler aggregate 10 The length must be between 25% and 100% of the total length. The septa member 30 can reliably raise the temperature of the filler 20.

[0031] (How to use smoking accessory cartridges) Figure 2 shows a cross-sectional view illustrating the usage of the smoking accessory cartridge 1. Cartridge 1 is used by being attached to smoking device 2. Smoking device 2 is a cartridge for smoking devices. It has an insertion part 51 into which 1 is inserted. The smoking device 2 is guided along the insertion part 51. A heating element 52 is provided. The induction heating element 52 includes an induction coil and is located in the insertion part 51. The susceptor member 30 contained in the inserted packing aggregate 10 is inductively coupled to the susceptor member 30 can be heated. When the susceptor member 30 is heated, the surrounding filler 20 It can be heated and generate an aerosol. In this state, the smoker can use the filter member 1 By inhaling from point 4, it is possible to draw in an airflow containing aerosols.

[0032] (Composition of the filling) The filling material 20 is an aerosol that generates an aerosol from dried and crushed non-tobacco plants. Forma, microcrystalline cellulose, flavoring additives, preservatives, thickeners or binders, etc. The mixture is formed into a sheet, and then cut to have a predetermined width and length. It is formed. Note that the filler 20 is not limited to a long shape, but may have various shapes. For example... It may be formed into a paste or into granules.

[0033] When the filler 20 is constructed in a long shape, the cross-section perpendicular to the central axis is approximately rectangular, The ratio of the long side to the short side of the cross-section is preferably in the range of 1:1 to 30:1, for example. The length is preferably in the range of 0.1 mm to 7.5 mm, and more preferably 0.1 mm to The range is 3.0 mm. The length of the shorter side is preferably in the range of 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm. Furthermore, it is preferably in the range of 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm. Also, the length of the filler 20 is The length of the packing material 20 is preferably approximately the same as the length of the aggregate 10. The length of the packing material 20 is 10 mm to 25 mm. A range of 10 mm to 20 mm is preferred. For example, the dimensions of object 20 are: long side 1.5 mm, short side 0.3 mm, and length 12 mm. That is the case.

[0034] Next, specific examples of raw materials used as filler 20 will be explained. Filler 20 is: It consists of any one or more combinations of the ingredients listed below.

[0035] The filling material 20 is made from tobacco plants or non-tobacco plants. As for tobacco plants, Examples include Baco leaves, tobacco stems, expanded tobacco, and homogenized tobacco. Non-tobacco plants include: Other plants besides tobacco plants are also included. Preferred parts of non-tobacco plants include leaves, fruit pulp, Seeds, roots (scaly roots, tubers, etc.), stems, tubers, skins (stem bark, bark, etc.), flowers (petals, stamens, pistils, etc.) Examples include the trunk, branches, etc.

[0036] In this specification, "plants" refers to a group of things as opposed to animals, such as grass and trees. Besides organisms that have roots and are fixed in place, there are also microalgae and seaweed, etc. This includes algae, fungi such as mushrooms, and other similar organisms.

[0037] The filling material 20 is, for example, dried and crushed non-tobacco plants, which generate an aerosol. Allosolformer, microcrystalline cellulose, flavor enhancers, preservatives, binders or additives. The appropriate amount of a viscous agent is mixed in, then crushed or classified to form a powder or granules, or molded into a paste. The aerosol-forming substrate 23 is formed into a sheet and then given a predetermined width and length. They are cut into strips or rods so that they have some thickness.

[0038] For example, if the part of a non-tobacco plant is the leaves, tea can preferably be used. Not only do different plants produce different teas, but even the same plant can produce different teas depending on the processing method. Specifically, for example, Japanese tea, black tea, Angelica keiskei tea, hydrangea tea, Gynostemma pentaphyllum tea, aloe vera tea, Ginkgo leaf tea, oolong tea, turmeric tea, evergreen oak tea, Eleutherococcus senticosus tea, plantain tea, Kiodoshi tea, persimmon leaf tea, chamomile tea, cassia seed tea, quince tea, chrysanthemum tea, Gymnema tea, guava tea, goji berry tea, yalanthus leaf tea, black bean tea, geranium tea, brown rice tea, burdock Tea, comfrey tea, hibi tea, cherry blossom tea, saffron tea, shiitake mushroom tea, perilla tea, jasmine tea, shi Ginger tea, horsetail tea, sweet flag tea, swertia tea, buckwheat tea, angelica tree tea, dandelion tea, sweet Tea, Houttuynia cordata tea, Eucommia ulmoides tea, Sword bean tea, Elderberry tea, Privet tea, Job's tears tea, Senna tea Loquat leaf tea, Pu-erh tea, safflower tea, pine needle tea, mate tea, barley tea, Japanese star anise tea, mugwort tea Examples include eucalyptus tea, monk fruit tea, rooibos tea, and bitter melon tea. You can also use the tea leaves after drinking. Using tea leaves allows you to reuse expensive tea. It can be put to good use.

[0039] Furthermore, extracts of non-tobacco plants, so-called extracts and processed products, as exemplified above, can also be used. Yes, it is possible. The extract can take the form of liquid, syrup, powder, granules, solution, etc.

[0040] The aerosol former used as a raw material for filler 20 consists of glycerin and propylene glycol. , sorbitol, triethylene glycol, lactic acid, diacetin (glycerin diacetate) ), triacetin (glycerin triacetate), triethylene glycol diacetate Triethyl citrate, isopropyl myristate, methyl stearate, dodecandio Examples include dimethyl tetradecanedione and dimethyl tetradecanedione. Among them, glycerin Phosphorus and propylene glycol are preferred.

[0041] Microcrystalline cellulose as a raw material for the filler 20 is obtained, for example, from pulp of fibrous plants. It is obtained by partially depolymerizing α-cellulose with acid, and cellulose This is obtained by removing the soluble portion from the compound and crystallizing the insoluble portion as appropriate.

[0042] Microcrystalline cellulose can be used as a powder or dispersed in a solvent such as water to form a suspension solution. In this case, a high-speed stirrer or a high-pressure homogenizer can be used to disperse the mixture into the solvent.

[0043] Furthermore, flavor additives may be used as ingredients of the filling 20 as needed to add flavor. It can be used as a flavoring additive. The flavorings include mint, cocoa, coffee, black tea extract, and tea extract. Examples include powdered tetraquinone. For preservatives, those used in food are preferred, for example, Examples include sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, benzoic acid, and sodium benzoate.

[0044] The filling 20 contains menthol and a water-insoluble crosslinked polymer (preferably polyvinyl polypropylene). It may also contain rolidone. This involves combining menthol with a water-insoluble crosslinked polymer. This effectively suppresses the sublimation of menthol, allowing the menthol flavor to be preserved for a long period of time. Here, menthol is not limited to that obtained from natural sources; synthetic compounds are also acceptable. You may use peppermint, mint, peppermint oil, or other menthol-containing products.

[0045] The flavor additive is impregnated, for example, into the wall portion of the filter member 14. It is provided in material 14. The embodiment in which the flavor additive is provided in the filter member 14 is this The invention is not limited to such embodiments, but for example, the capsule containing the flavor additive may be filtered into a filter section. The flavor additive is provided to the filter member 14 by being embedded in the wall portion of material 14. Alternatively, a flavor additive may be placed between the filter member 14 and the packing aggregate 20. The enclosed capsules may be arranged in such a way. The flavor additives are enclosed in the capsules. If present, smokers can break the capsule by pressing it with their fingers. This makes it possible to volatilize the aromatic components of the flavor additive at the desired timing.

[0046] Furthermore, if the flavor additives are encapsulated in microcapsules, for example, they are enclosed in microcapsules. The microcapsules may be placed in the packing aggregate 10. The support member 12 may also be provided with it.

[0047] The binding agents or thickeners used as raw materials for the filling 20 include guar gum and xanthan gum. , rubbers such as gum arabic and locust bean gum, for example, hydroxypropyl cellulose Rerose, carboxymethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, methylcellulose Cellulose binders such as cellulose and ethylcellulose, for example, starch, alginic acid, etc. Organic acids, sodium alginate, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, caranagin, Polysaccharides such as conjugated base salts of organic acids like agar and pectin, and combinations thereof. These are some examples.

[0048] (Manufacturing process for fillings) The manufacturing process for the filling material 20 involves drying and grinding the tobacco plant or non-tobacco plant, which is the main raw material. The process includes a drying and grinding process that involves weighing, etc., and a preparation process that involves pre-treatment of other raw materials, weighing, etc. The process includes a mixing step of mixing materials to form a composition, and a filling molding step of molding the composition.

[0049] In the drying and grinding process, the main raw material is the tobacco plant or the part of the non-tobacco plant used (for example) The composition is made from (leaves, seeds, dried fruits, stems, bark, roots, etc.) and is processed into a predetermined pulverized material. At that time, the aerosol former, water, and other components to be added later are absorbed or supported. It is preferable to adjust the moisture content to a level that is convenient for this purpose. During drying, the temperature should be 60°C or higher and 80°C or higher. A temperature of ℃ or lower is preferable. By keeping it within this range, the desired flavor components are avoided from dissipating. It is easy to reach the desired moisture content. Furthermore, the drying and grinding process includes a sieving process to separate the ground material. A filter can also be provided, allowing the material to be adjusted to the desired particle size before being introduced into the mixing process.

[0050] In the preparation process, the raw materials necessary for producing the filler 20 can be prepared. The aforementioned microcrystalline cellulose is weighed in the preparation step and added to the mixing step.

[0051] In the mixing process, a standard mixer can be used. For example, raw materials in a mixing tank A preferred method involves mixing the mixture using stirring blades while applying shear force.

[0052] In the filling molding process, the composition, which is a mixture of various raw materials, is formed into a thin sheet, and then cut. By cutting, a strip-shaped or rod-shaped filler 20 is formed. In this embodiment, a thin sheet To make it a lot, prepare multiple roll mills. Using multiple roll mills makes it possible to make it a lot in a narrow lot. Compression caused by being pressed between the rollers and shearing due to the difference in roller speeds result in kneading and dispersion. While performing these steps, it is possible to create a sheet of the desired thickness using a doctor blade. This is preferable. Alternatively, it can be manufactured using a press roller or a press machine.

[0053] Furthermore, in order to obtain a powder or granular filling 20, the above composition may be appropriately crushed or... Classification is preferable. The average particle size in the powdered or granular packing 20 is, for example, The thickness is preferably 0.1 to 3.0 mm, and more preferably 0.5 mm or less. The average particle size is determined, for example, by the sieving method described in JIS K 0069:1992. This is how it is determined. In other words, this average particle size is calculated from the results of tests using multiple sieves, based on the mesh opening. The diameter is defined as the diameter corresponding to 50% of the mass obtained by integrating the masses from the larger of the two sides. The particle size at 50% of the integrated value in the particle size distribution determined by the Zer diffraction-scattering method is defined as the average particle diameter. You can.

[0054] In the filling molding process, the composition is molded by passing it through an orifice under pressure, and other processes are also involved. The means may be used. In addition, in the filling molding process, non-tobacco plants and aero may be used as needed. You may also add solformer, binders or thickeners, flavorings, and preservatives. You may add water or other liquids.

[0055] The thickness of the sheet obtained in the filling molding process is preferably in the range of 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm. More preferably, the thickness is in the range of 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm. The resulting sheet is cut with a cutter. The material is then cut to a predetermined width using a rotary cutter or the like.

[0056] Here, if tackiness is to be imparted to the surface of the filler 20, any means capable of imparting tackiness is used. While not particularly limited, it is sufficient to attach the aforementioned binder to at least a portion of it. By adding the strip-shaped or rod-shaped filler 20 and the powdered, granular, or paste-like filler 2 When combined with 0, the surface of the strip-shaped or rod-shaped filling 20 is covered with powder, granules or a paste. The string-shaped filler 20 can be held stably.

[0057] (Shape and arrangement of susceptor components) Figure 3 shows a partial perspective view of the susceptor member 30, and Figure 4 shows a front view of the smoking device cartridge 1. These are shown respectively. As shown in Figure 3, the susceptor member 30 is formed in an elongated plate shape. The susceptor member 30 has the same rectangular cross-sectional shape throughout its entire length. In this case, the susceptor member 30 has a width greater than 0.1 mm and preferably 6.0 mm or less. The range is 1.5mm to 4.0mm, and the thickness is greater than 0.1mm and less than or equal to 2.0mm. Preferably in the range of 0.2 mm to 1.0 mm. The susceptor member 30 is a packing aggregate The length of part 10 can be between 25% and 100% of the total length of part 10.

[0058] As shown in Figure 4, there are multiple susceptor members 30 inside the packing aggregate 10; in this example, there are five. A susceptor member 30 is provided with the packing aggregate 10 comprising a central region α and an outer peripheral region β. When the volume is divided equally, at least half of the total volume of the susceptor member 30 is the outer peripheral region. It is positioned to be located in region β. In Figure 4, the dashed line represents the central region α and the outer region. This is the boundary line with β. Also, the susceptor member 30 is through which the central axis C of the packing aggregate 10 passes. It is positioned in a location where there is no other object. In Figure 4, the susceptor member 30 is positioned in the outer peripheral region β. Therefore, the susceptor member 30 is positioned closer to the outer circumference in the radial direction of the packing aggregate 10. It is positioned at this location. This ensures that the filler 20 located on the outer periphery of the filler aggregate 10 is secure. It is heated thoroughly so that the entire packing aggregate 10 is heated evenly, and efficiently aero It can generate a sol.

[0059] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 5, the smoking device 3 has an insertion part 61 for heating the filling material aggregate 10. There are types that have a heating element 60. Such smoking device 3 has a cartridge for smoking device Even if the 1 is inserted, the susceptor member 30 does not rest on the central axis of the packing aggregate 10, Furthermore, because the susceptor member 30 is positioned in the outer peripheral region β, the heating element 60 and the susceptor Damage to the component 30 can be prevented, and the heating element 60 heats the filler aggregate 10 to generate aerosols. It can be made to generate heat. An example of a heating element 60 is that it includes the central axis of the packing material aggregate 10. Since the width is 5 mm, the susceptor member 30 is 2.5 mm from the central axis of the packing aggregate 10. It is desirable that they be placed at a distance of at least 1 mm from each other.

[0060] As shown in Figure 6, the susceptor member 30 holds the packing aggregate 10 A central region α2 that shares a central axis C and has half the diameter of the packing aggregate 10, and the center When the susceptor member 30 is divided into the outer peripheral region β2 located outside the side region α2, the entire At least half of the volume may be located in the outer region β2. (See Figure 6) The dashed line is the boundary between the central region α2 and the outer region β2. In Figure 6, the susceptible The entire volume of the susceptor member 30 is located in the outer peripheral region β2. In this case as well, the susceptor member 30 Since it is positioned towards the outer periphery in the radial direction of the packing aggregate 10, the outer periphery of the packing aggregate 10 The filling material 20 located in the section can be reliably heated.

[0061] The susceptor member may be in a form other than a plate. As shown in Figure 7, susceptor member 3 1 may be cylindrical. In this case, the susceptor member 31 has a diameter greater than 0.1 mm. The size is also generally 2.0 mm or less, preferably in the range of 0.5 mm to 2.0 mm, and the filler accumulation is large. The length of the body 10 can be between 25% and 100% of its total length.

[0062] As shown in Figure 8, the cylindrical susceptor member 31 is located in the packing aggregate 10 in terms of its total volume. More than half of them are positioned in the outer peripheral region β. Furthermore, the susceptor member 31 is, It is positioned so that the central axis C of the packing aggregate 10 does not penetrate it.

[0063] Inside the packing aggregate 10, which has a diameter of 7 mm and a length of 12 mm, there is a plate-shaped susceptible as shown in Figure 3. The smoking device 2 is provided with a pusher member 30 and a cylindrical susceptor member 31 as shown in Figure 7. Induction heating was performed to test whether the filling material 20 was sufficiently heated. The frequency is 450 kHz. In the plate-shaped susceptor member 30, the volume is 7.2 mm 3 The filling material 20 has now been sufficiently heated. In the cylindrical susceptor member 31, the volume is 5 0.7mm 3 The packing material 20 has now been sufficiently heated. From this result, the packing material aggregate 10 The ratio of the volume of the susceptor members 30 and 31 to the total volume can be arbitrarily set within the range of 1 to 50%. It is possible.

[0064] (Modified example of a susceptor component) Another form of the susceptor member will be described. As shown in Figure 9(a), the susceptor member 3 2 may be spherical. In this case, the diameter of the susceptor member 32 is 0.01 mm to 2.0 mm. The size is mm, preferably in the range of 0.05 mm to 2.0 mm. Also, as shown in Figure 9(b) Furthermore, the susceptor member 33 may be in the form of a chain connecting spheres along a certain direction. When the chain-shaped susceptor members 33 are arranged along the length direction of the packing aggregate 10, The susceptor member 33 occupies a proportion of 25% to 100% of the total length of the packing aggregate 10. The length can be as follows:

[0065] As shown in Figure 10(a), the spherical susceptor member 32 is divided inside the packing aggregate 10. They can be scattered and arranged. In particular, the spherical susceptor member 32 has the filler 20 in granular form. When molded, it is easy to place inside the packing aggregate 10. Also, as shown in Figure 10(b) The chain-shaped susceptor member 33 is arranged along the length direction of the packing aggregate 10. This is possible. In these cases as well, the susceptor members 32 and 33 have the packing aggregate 10 in the central side area When the volume is equally divided between region α and the outer region β, at least half of the total volume is in the outer region. Located in region β, or the packing aggregate 10 is connected to the central axis C. A central region α2 that is shared and has half the diameter of the packing aggregate 10, and the central region α2 When divided into the outer peripheral region β2 and the outer peripheral region, at least half of the total volume is It is positioned so as to be located in the outer peripheral region β2. In the case of the chain-shaped susceptor member 33, The susceptor member 33 occupies a proportion of 25% to 100% of the total length of the packing aggregate 10. The length can be as follows:

[0066] As shown in Figure 11, even if an uneven portion 34a is formed on the surface of the susceptor member 34 Good. Multiple uneven portions 34a are formed along the length direction of the susceptor member 34. As a result of 34a, the filler material 20 gets caught on the uneven portion 34a within the filler aggregate 10. Therefore, the susceptor member 34 can be effectively prevented from falling off the filler aggregate 10. The shape, number, dimensions, and arrangement of part 34a are not limited to the example in Figure 11, but can be set arbitrarily. The uneven portion 34a is, for example, the distance from the surface of the susceptor 34 to the highest protruding apex. The distance should be 1.0 mm or less, and the deepest part located from the surface of susceptor 34 toward the center. The distance can be set to a range of 1.0 mm or less.

[0067] As shown in Figure 12, the susceptor member 35 is inserted into the smoking device 2 when the filling aggregate 10 is inserted into the smoking device 2. The tip of the side may have a sharp portion 35a. This reduces the size of the susceptor member 35. When one of them is located in a region close to the center of the packing aggregate 10, the packing aggregate 1 This makes it easier to insert the heating element 60 into 0. Furthermore, the shape and dimensions of the sharp part 35a are also important. The angle can be set arbitrarily, not limited to the example in Figure 12.

[0068] The susceptor member may be in the form of a thin plate. As shown in Figure 13(a), another modified example is possible. The susceptor member 40 may be a thin plate with a rectangular shape. Also, as shown in Figure 13(b) Furthermore, the susceptor member 41 may be a thin triangular plate. Also, as shown in Figure 13(c) The susceptor member 42 may also be a thin, circular plate. Also, as shown in Figure 13(d) The susceptor member 43 may also be a thin plate in the shape of a star. The thin plate-shaped susceptor member is Other shapes such as polygons, ellipses, and geometric figures can also be used.

[0069] As shown in Figure 14, the thin plate-shaped susceptor member 42 runs in the packing aggregate 10. It is distributed in a dispersed manner across the dam. The packing aggregate 10 mixes the packing material 20 and the susceptor member 42. Susceptor Since component 42 is fine, it can be mixed in the filler 20 at a constant density. Therefore, during manufacturing, the susceptor members 42 are distributed at a constant density in each filler aggregate 10. This makes it possible to easily manufacture a filler aggregate 10 with a certain level of quality. Figure 14 shows the circular susceptor member 42 shown in Figure 13(c), but other shapes are also shown. The same applies to thin plate-shaped susceptor members. Furthermore, when using susceptor members of multiple shapes as a packing material... It may be enclosed within the stack 10. Furthermore, the susceptor member may be a three-dimensional shape having thickness rather than being a thin plate. It can also be described as a shape, for example, a cone shape, a polygonal pyramidal shape, or a rectangular prism shape.

[0070] A modified example of the smoking device cartridge 1 will be described. As shown in Figure 15, the susceptor part Material 30 may be held by the sheet member 36. The sheet member 36 is a sheet of nonmagnetic material. It is formed in a T-shape. The material of the sheet member 36 is aluminum, stainless steel, etc. Non-magnetic metals can be used. However, the material of the sheet member 36 may be other than these. That's fine.

[0071] As shown in Figure 16, the susceptor members 30 are arranged at regular intervals on the surface of the sheet member 36. And it is attached and fixed. When manufacturing the smoking device cartridge 1, the susceptor member 30 A sheet member 36 having the above characteristics is placed on the packaging member 16 in a flat state and wound together with the filling 20. It deforms into a cylindrical shape when it is wound. When wound, there is a gap between both ends of the sheet member 36. The sheet member 36 is positioned in an open state.

[0072] The susceptor member 30 is held by the sheet member 36, which heats the susceptor member 30. When this happens, the temperature of the sheet member 36 rises due to heat conduction, and the sheet member 36 becomes a smoking device car The packing material 20 can be continuously heated along the circumferential direction of the tridge 1. The filling material 20 can be heated more uniformly.

[0073] Within the scope of the concept of this invention, a person skilled in the art could conceive of various modifications and alterations. It is understood that such modifications and alterations also fall within the scope of the present invention. For example, a person skilled in the art may, as appropriate, add or delete components to each of the embodiments described above. This also applies to those that have undergone design changes, or those that have had processing added, omitted, or conditions changed. Insofar as it embodies the essence of the invention, it falls within the scope of the present invention.

[0074] In each embodiment of the present invention, the smoking device cartridge 1 is provided with a support member 12. Although an example has been shown, the present invention is not limited thereto. [Example of filling material accumulation in a smoking device cartridge 1] Body 10 prevents movement toward the filter member 14 even without the support member 12. If it is fixed between the inner circumferential surface of the smoking device cartridge 1 and the filling aggregate 10, The support member 12 is not required. [Explanation of symbols]

[0075] 1. Smoking accessory cartridge 2. Smoking accessories 3. Smoking accessories 10. Packing aggregate 12 Support members 12a Through hole 14 Filter component 14a Mouthpiece 16 Packaging components 20 fillings 25 Packaging materials 30 Susceptor component 31 Susceptor component 32 Susceptor component 33 Susceptor component 34 Susceptor component 34a Uneven part 35 Susceptor component 35a Sharp part 51 Insertion part 52 Induction heating section 60 Heating element 61 Insertion part

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[Claim 1] A cartridge for a smoking device that is used attached to an induction heating type smoking device, A packing aggregate that generates an aerosol when heated, The packing aggregate comprises a susceptor member that is disposed inside the packing aggregate and is inductively heated from the outside, The susceptor member is positioned so that the central axis of the packing aggregate does not pass through it. The susceptor members are arranged at regular intervals on the surface of the sheet member and are attached and fixed thereto. A cartridge for smoking accessories that features [specific characteristics].

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