Electronic cigarette cartridge

Abstract

This invention provides a filler for e-cigarette cartridges using non-tobacco plants that allows users to enjoy the aroma and taste of plants that do not contain tobacco components, and a method for manufacturing the same. [Solution] An electronic cigarette cartridge 100 is inserted into an electronic cigarette body for use, and comprises an aerosol-forming substrate 110, a support member 120, a cooling member 130, and a mouthpiece 140, arranged in this order and packaged by a packaging member 150, wherein the aerosol-forming substrate is a filler that generates an aerosol containing aromatic components from the original plant when heated, the filler is block-shaped, the support member has an airflow hole in the center, and when in use, the needle-shaped heating element of the electronic cigarette body pierces the aerosol-forming substrate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a filler for an electronic cigarette cartridge using a non-tobacco plant and a method for manufacturing the filler for an electronic cigarette cartridge using a non-tobacco plant.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, in order to conform to the trend of tobacco smoking bans, electronic cigarette products for enjoying tobacco without using a flame by heating a cartridge containing tobacco components and sucking the vaporized tobacco components have begun to spread. As a method for manufacturing a tobacco filler to be filled in such an electronic cigarette cartridge, there is a method of pulverizing tobacco leaves, mixing them with oil or glycerin, kneading them, and drying them in a flat plate shape (Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] By the way, due to the diversification of tastes, there is a demand for cartridge products for enjoying the aroma and taste of plants that do not contain tobacco components in the same way as electronic cigarettes without using a flame. However, the conventional technology does not disclose a filler for an electronic cigarette cartridge using a plant other than tobacco and a method for manufacturing the same.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a filler for an electronic cigarette cartridge using a non-tobacco plant and a method for manufacturing the filler for an electronic cigarette cartridge using a non-tobacco plant, which can enjoy the aroma and taste of plants that do not contain tobacco components.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A method for producing a filling for an electronic cigarette cartridge using a non-tobacco plant to achieve the above objective according to the present invention comprises the steps of: preparing an aqueous slurry containing a non-tobacco plant; forming a sheet from the aqueous slurry; reducing the water content of the sheet to less than 50% by weight; adding an aerosol former to the sheet at a temperature of less than 50°C; and drying the sheet.

[0007] The electronic cigarette cartridge filler using a non-tobacco plant for achieving the above objective according to the present invention comprises a non-tobacco plant and an aerosol former that coats at least a portion of the non-tobacco plant. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] The present invention provides a method for manufacturing electronic cigarette cartridge fillers using non-tobacco plants, which allows for the easy production of electronic cigarette cartridge fillers that provide natural aromas and flavors derived from non-tobacco plants.

[0009] The electronic cigarette cartridge filler using non-tobacco plants of the present invention allows users to easily enjoy the natural aroma and flavor derived from non-tobacco plants. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] This is a flowchart showing the steps of a method for manufacturing a filling material for an electronic cigarette cartridge in an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. [Figure 2] This is an external view of an e-cigarette cartridge. [Figure 3] This is a cross-sectional view of an e-cigarette cartridge. [Figure 4] This is a partial perspective view of an e-cigarette cartridge. [Figure 5] This is an example diagram of how to use an e-cigarette cartridge. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0011] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the attached drawings. The present invention is not limited to the following embodiments. In the description of the drawings, the same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations are omitted. Also, the dimensional ratios in the drawings are exaggerated for illustrative purposes and may differ from the actual ratios.

[0012] Figure 1 is a flowchart showing the steps of a method for manufacturing a filling material for an electronic cigarette cartridge in an embodiment to which the present invention is applied.

[0013] This method comprises the steps of: preparing an aqueous slurry containing non-tobacco plants that are the source of the fragrance (S1); forming a sheet from this aqueous slurry (S2); subsequently reducing the water content of the sheet to less than 50% by weight (S3); adding an aerosol former to the sheet at a temperature lower than the aerosol generation temperature (e.g., 50°C) (S4); subsequently drying the sheet (S5); and forming the dried sheet (S6).

[0014] Each step will be explained in order. Details of the non-tobacco plants used as raw materials will be provided later.

[0015] First, in step 2 (S1) of preparing the aqueous slurry containing non-tobacco plants, the parts of the non-tobacco plants to be used as raw materials (details described later) are placed in a mixer or similar device, and water is added and mixed. At this time, it is preferable to crush relatively hard parts, such as seeds, dried fruits, stems, and bark, to some extent so that they can easily absorb water and swell when dry. On the other hand, leaves and fruits that contain moisture can be put into the mixer as they are, or they can be cut into appropriate sizes beforehand before being put into the mixer.

[0016] Next, in the step of forming a sheet from the aqueous slurry (S2), the aqueous slurry is separated into a soluble portion and a fibrous portion, and a sheet is formed from the fibrous portion, for example, using a papermaking process. The papermaking process uses, for example, a slat or mesh (wire mesh such as Ford linear wire) (hereinafter referred to as a slat, but the same applies when other meshes are used). In this papermaking process, the aqueous slurry is evenly dropped onto the slat or the slat is placed in the aqueous slurry and scraped off in the same way as papermaking, so that the portion remaining on the slat becomes the fibrous sheet.

[0017] Next, in step S3, which reduces the moisture content of the sheet to less than 50% by weight, the initial moisture content of the sheet remaining on the bamboo mat can be reduced from approximately 98-99% by weight to approximately 95% by weight at the stage when the aqueous slurry is dropped onto the bamboo mat in step S2. In step S3, the sheet is further dried. Drying can be done by natural drying, hot air drying or heated drying at a temperature of 50°C or less, or vacuum drying. In this drying process, the moisture content is reduced to less than 50% by weight, but it is preferable that it be greater than 30% by weight. In the case of hot air drying or heated drying, drying at a temperature exceeding 50°C is undesirable because the aromatic components of the plant may be lost due to heating. Below 40°C is more preferable. However, drying at a temperature exceeding 50°C may be used if the aromatic components are not lost.

[0018] Next, in the step of adding the aerosol former to the sheet at a temperature lower than the aerosol generation temperature (S4), the aerosol former can be applied to both sides of the sheet, for example, by passing the sheet through a size press containing the aerosol former solution. Alternatively, the aerosol former solution may be sprayed onto the sheet or the sheet may be immersed in the aerosol former solution. Furthermore, the aerosol former may be applied to only one side of the sheet.

[0019] In these steps, the aerosol former solution is added to the sheet at a temperature preferably below 50°C, more preferably below 40°C, and even more preferably below 30°C. This temperature is chosen to prevent the volatilization of the plant's aromatic components.

[0020] In this step, the aerosol former penetrates into the sheet, and at least a part of each fiber of the non-tobacco plant is coated with the aerosol former.

[0021] The aerosol former is heated in a state formed into a cartridge and decomposes together with the aromatic components emitted from the plant to generate volatile components such as water vapor. When the compounds released thereby cool down, they condense to form an aerosol that is inhaled by the user. The aerosol former is, for example, a polyhydric alcohol. Specifically, for example, glycerin, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, oleyl alcohol and the like can be mentioned. Among them, glycerin can be added to the sheet in the form of an aerosol glycerin solution containing 20% to 80% by volume of glycerin as a glycerin aerosol former. In addition, the glycerin solution may contain 50 to 80% by volume of glycerin. Further, the aqueous glycerin solution preferably contains glycerin between 75% and 80% by volume. A 100% glycerin solution may be used, but it is not suitable for mass production because the absorption into the sheet is not very good. In addition, food additives such as preservatives and antioxidants can be added, and when adding these, it is preferable to add them together with the aerosol former.

[0022] Next, the step (S5) of drying the sheet may be, for example, passing the sheet through a size press and then using it as a drying step as it is. This drying step is performed, for example, by passing the sheet through a tunnel or an apron dryer. Also, hot air drying or oven drying may be used. The temperature at this time should also be such that the aromatic components of the plant do not volatilize due to heating. For example, less than 50°C is preferable, and more preferably less than 40°C. When glycerin is used as the aerosol former, the degree of drying should be such that it does not stick during drying. Also, the amount of glycerin remaining in the dried sheet should be up to 50% by weight.

[0023] Next, in the process of forming the dried sheet (S6), the dried sheet is formed into a shape that makes it easy to fill the cartridge and that facilitates the inhalation of the aerosol generated when using the e-cigarette. For example, it is preferable to form it into a flat shape such as a square, rectangle, or rhombus, or into a flake shape where the long side is about 2 to 20 times the short side, or into a strip, rod, fibrous shape (including straight, wavy, etc.), or into an irregular flake shape. The size may be almost uniform or random. However, it is preferable that the maximum length portion be about 1 to 20 mm in all cases. This is because if the maximum length portion is too large, it may become too large and difficult to handle when filling the cartridge.

[0024] During the molding process, the non-tobacco plant material is cut, but in step S4, the aerosol former is applied to the sheet-like non-tobacco plant material, so that at least a portion of the fiber surface of each cut piece is covered with the aerosol former.

[0025] Furthermore, the shape of the filling material may be, for example, powder, granules, pellets, strands, or porous material. To create a porous material, for example, a dry sheet can be repeatedly punctured with multiple needles (other methods may also be used).

[0026] Alternatively, it can be formed into blocks, or a little water or oil can be added to make a paste.

[0027] The molded filler is then filled into a cartridge, providing it as a cartridge made from non-tobacco plants for use in an e-cigarette device.

[0028] Next, we will describe the non-tobacco plants that can be used as raw materials. In this embodiment, there are no particular restrictions on the non-tobacco plants that can be used, as long as they are plants other than tobacco. Various parts of the plant can be used, such as roots (including bulbs, tubers, and bulbs), stems, tubers, bark (including stem bark and tree bark), leaves, flowers (including petals, pistils, and stamens), and tree trunks and branches.

[0029] Examples of bulbs include onions, spider lilies, tulips, hyacinths, garlic, shallots, and lilies; examples of corms include crocuses, gladiolus, freesias, irises, taro, and konjac; examples of tubers include konjac, cyclamen, anemones, begonias, Chinese artichokes, potatoes, and apios; examples of rhizomes include cannas, lotus (lotus root), and ginger; examples of tubers include dahlias, sweet potatoes, cassava, and Jerusalem artichokes; examples of rhizomes include the genus Dioscorea (Japanese yam, wild yam, Chinese yam, and other yam species); and examples of other plants include turnips, burdock, carrots, radishes, and kudzu; and examples of stems include asparagus, bamboo shoots, Japanese angelica tree, radishes, and yacon.

[0030] The above-mentioned tubers or the plants listed below contain carbohydrates and are preferably used as at least a part of the filling material 111. For example, starches include corn starch (corn), potato starch (potato), sweet potato starch (sweet potato), tapioca starch (tapioca), etc., and have been used as thickeners, stabilizers, etc. These starches can be improved by crosslinking to enhance acid resistance, heat resistance, and shear resistance, etc., by esterification and etherification to improve storage stability and accelerate gelatinization, etc., and by oxidation to improve transparency, film properties, and storage stability, etc.

[0031] From plant seeds, tamarind seed gum, guar gum, and locust bean gum can be obtained; from tree sap, gum arabic and karaya gum; from fruits, pectin; and from other plants, konjac mannan (mainly composed of cellulose and agarose) and soybean polysaccharides can be obtained. Furthermore, these can be modified and used, such as cationized guar gum.

[0032] From seaweed, carrageenan, classified into three types (kappa-carrageenan, iota-carrageenan, and lambda-carrageenan), agar, and alginic acid can be obtained, and these are also used as salts such as carrageenan metal salts and sodium alginate.

[0033] To give specific examples, plants used as herbs and spices include gardenia fruit, kaffir lime leaves, Japanese ginger, mugwort, wasabi, ajwain seeds, anise, alfalfa, echinacea, shallots, tarragon, everlasting flower, elderflower, allspice, orris root, oregano, orange peel, orange blossom, orange leaf, cayenne chili pepper, German chamomile, Roman chamomile, cardamom, curry leaf, and garlic. Garlic, catnip, caraway, caraway seeds, osmanthus, cumin, cumin seeds, cloves, green cardamom, green pepper, cornflower, saffron, cedar, cinnamon, jasmine, juniper berries, julokia, ginger, star anise, spearmint, sumac, sage, savory, celery, celery seeds, turmeric, thyme, tamarind, tarragon, chervil, chives, dill, dill seeds, Tomato (sun-dried tomato), tonka bean, dried cilantro, nutmeg, hibiscus, habanero, jalapeño, bird's eye, basil, vanilla, coriander, parsley, paprika, hyssop, piments despelette, pink pepper, fenugreek seeds, fennel, brown mustard, black cardamom, black cumin, black pepper, vetiver, pennyroyal, peppermint, horseradish, white pepper, white mustard, poppy seeds, porcini, ma You can use ingredients such as joram, mustard seeds, maniguette, marigold, malba flower, mace, yarrow flower, eucalyptus, lavender, licorice, linden, red clover, red pepper, lemongrass, lemon verbena, lemon balm, lemon peel, rose, purple rosebuds, rosehip, rose petals, rosemary, rose red, laurel, long pepper, sesame (raw and roasted), golden chili pepper, Sichuan pepper, Mitaka pepper, Japanese pepper, chili pepper, and yuzu.Additionally, you can use mixed spices (for example, five-spice powder, garam masala, ras el hanout, barigoul, chicken curry masala, tandoori masala, quatre épices, herbes de Provence) or various plant mixtures used in potpourri.

[0034] Additionally, edible fruits (the flesh) and seeds of fruits such as peaches, blueberries, lemons, oranges, apples, bananas, pineapples, mangoes, grapes, kumquats, melons, plums, almonds, cocoa, coffee beans, peanuts, sunflowers, olives, walnuts, and other nuts can be used.

[0035] In addition, various types of tea can be used. These teas differ not only in the plants used to make them, but also in the processing methods used, even from the same plant. 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, Glechoma hederacea tea, persimmon leaf tea, chamomile tea, Cassia obtusifolia tea, quince tea, chrysanthemum tea, Gymnema sylvestris tea, guava tea, goji berry tea, mulberry leaf tea, black bean tea, Geranium thunbergii tea, brown rice tea, burdock tea, comfrey tea, kelp tea, cherry blossom tea, Examples include saffron tea, shiitake mushroom tea, perilla tea, jasmine tea, ginger tea, horsetail tea, sweet pepper tea, gentian tea, buckwheat tea, angelica tree tea, dandelion tea, sweet tea, houttuynia cordata tea, eucommia 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 laurel tea, mugwort tea, eucalyptus tea, monk fruit tea, rooibos tea, and bitter melon tea. For these teas, the used tea leaves can also be used after brewing. Using used tea leaves allows for the effective reuse of expensive teas.

[0036] While kelp was listed above as a specific example of a usable plant, other plants such as sea lettuce, green laver, sea lettuce, asakusa laver, arame, rock laver, egonori, ogonori, gagome kelp, kajime, ganiashi, kubirezuta, kurome, kelp, susabinori, dulse, chishima kuronori, tsuruarame, tengusa, tororo kelp, Nekoashi kelp, nori (seaweed), baba nori, hijiki, hitoegusa, hirome, funori, bouaonori, makonbu, mekabu, mozuku, and wakame can also be used.

[0037] As mentioned above, brown rice was listed as a specific example of a plant that can be used, but other varieties of rice such as Indica (Indian type, continental type, long grain), Glaberima (African rice), Sativa (Asian rice), Javanica (Javan type, tropical island type, large grain), Japonica (Japanese type, temperate island type, short grain), and NERICA (interspecific hybrid of Asian rice and African rice) can also be used, and can be used as flour or bran.

[0038] Furthermore, while wheat was given as a specific example of a usable plant, other examples of grains that can be used include millet, oats (a cultivated variety of wild oats), barley, oats, foxtail millet, cordo millet, wheat, finger millet, teff, pearl millet, hulless barley (a variety of barley), adlay (the fruit, not the seed), barnyard millet, fonio, wild rice, glutinous barley (a glutinous variety of barley), sorghum (sorghum, corn, sorghum), maize, and rye.

[0039] Furthermore, while black beans were given as a specific example of plants that can be used, other examples of legumes (Fabaceae) that can be used include adzuki beans, carob beans, kidney beans, pea beans, cluster beans, grass peas (Lathyrus sativus), black beans, cowpeas, winged beans, zeocarpa beans, broad beans, soybeans, bamboo beans, sword beans, tamarind, teparie beans, sword beans, mung beans (Mucuna pruriens), bambara beans, chickpeas, hyacinth beans, safflower beans, horse beans (Macrothloma uniflorum), moss beans, lima beans, peanuts, mung beans, lupines, lentils, and lentils (Hentou).

[0040] Furthermore, while buckwheat was given as a specific example of a plant that can be used, other examples of plants that can be used include amaranth, quinoa, and Tartary buckwheat.

[0041] Furthermore, while shiitake mushrooms were given as a specific example of plants that can be used, other types of mushrooms include matsutake, shiitake, hatsutake, shimeji, truffle, button mushroom, and agaricus.

[0042] Additionally, the trunks and branches of aromatic trees such as sugarcane (including the molasses residue), sugar beets, cypress, pine, cedar, hinoki cypress, camellia, and sandalwood, as well as their bark, leaves, and roots, can be used. Ferns and mosses can also be used as non-tobacco plants. Furthermore, by-products and residues from the production of fermented alcoholic beverages such as sake and wine (sake lees, grape pomace (consisting of grape skins, seeds, and stalks)) can also be used. Moreover, various plants as described above can be mixed and used. Of course, other plants not listed here can also be used.

[0043] Furthermore, herbs known as Chinese medicines are also favored. For example, the following: Indigo, Madder root, Red-eyed oak, Centrop, Benzoin, Weiling sen, Senna, Fennel, Turmeric, Senna, Ophiopogon, Quercus serrata, Arctium, Corydalis, Corydalis, Astragalus, Scutellaria, Polygonatum, Phellodendron, Coptis japonica, Prunus serrulata, Hypericum erectum, Polygala tenuifolium, Sophora japonica, Prunus nipponica, Quercus dentata, Polygonum multiflorum, Curcuma longa, Phellodendron bark, Pueraria lobata, Chamomile, Melon root, Melon kernel, Dried ginger, Licorice, Coltsfoot, Mugwort, Platycodon grandiflorus, Citrus aurantium, Citrus fruit, Citrus fruit ( Kijitsu), chrysanthemum, tangerine peel, kyokatsu, apricot kernel, kumquat, honeysuckle, money grass, goji berry, goji berry leaves, kujin, walnut, bitter neem bark, kuromoji, kubaku, schizonepeta, cinnamon bark, cassia seed, henbit, scrophularia, maltose, safflower, mimosa bark, Koukou, Koushi, Kouju, Koujin, Koubushi, Koubei, Kouboku, Kouhon, Gokahi, Goshitsu, Goshuyu, Gojokon, Goboshi, Goboshi, Gomishi, Saiko, Saishin, Saffron, Sankirai, Sanzashi, Sanshishi, Sanshuyu, Sanzukon, Suanjuin (Prunus serrulata), Japanese pepper (Sansho), Sanryo, Dioscorea japonica, Rehmannia glutinosa, Aster tataricus, Lithospermum erythrorhizon, Lithospermum erythrorhizon, Perilla frutescens (Shisoshi), Perilla frutescens (Shisoyou), Lithospermum erythrorhizon, Perilla frutescens (Shitsurishi), Perilla frutescens (Shitei), Dioscorea japonica, Peony (Shakuyaku), Scutellaria baicalensis (Jashōshi), Adenophora triphylla (Shajin), Plantago asiatica (Shazenshi), Plantago asiatica (Shazensō), Amomum erythrorhizon, Houttuynia cordata (Jūyaku), Zingiber officinale (Shokyo), Palm fruit (Shurojitsu) ), palm leaves (Turmeric), Cimicifuga, wheat (Wheat), sweet flag root (Camellia japonica), magnolia (Magnolia bark), Ligustrum lucidum (Ligustrum lucidum), Qinzi (Camellia japonica), Shenjiku (Chrysanthemum hupehensis), Qingyō (Chinese quince), Jūishi (Chinese cinnamon), Chimo (Chrysanthemum pulp), Qingji (Chinese quince), Sekkoku (Dendrobium orientale), Cnidium officinale, Qianhu (Chinese lily), Senna (Soka), Scarlet hornberry, Sanghisei, Sangjishi, Sangjutsu, Sokuhakuyou, Zokudan, Sangbaihi, Sappanwood, Sappanwood, Sappanwood leaf, Sappanwood seed, Sappanwood seed, Rhubarb, Jujube, Suganobuta, Alisma orientale, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Zhuru, Zhusetsuninjin, Zhuyou, Zhimo, Diyu, Clove, Uncaria rhynchophylla (Lactuca indica), dried tangerine peel (Chenpi), Arisaema, Gastrodia elata, Asparagus cochinchinensis, winter melon seeds (Togashi), Angelica sinensis, Castor bean, Codonopsis pilosula, Lamproot, Peach kernel (Tonin), Orange peel (Tohi), Rabbit seed (Toshishi), Horse chestnut (Tochinomi), Eucommia ulmoides, Angelica pubescens, Cucumis jelly, Nutmeg, Honeysuckle, Ginseng, Fritillaria baicalensis, Malt (Bakuga), Thuja chinensis ( Hakushinin, Hakuhenzu, Bakumonto, Hakoshi, Hakka, Banka, Hange, Hanbi, Banlangen, Hanshiren, Yurine, Byakushi, Byakukajazetsusou, Hyakubukon, Byakujutsu, Binrouji, Boui, Boukon, Bofu, Houou, Houeikon, Paeonia suffruticosa, Paeonia suffruticosa (Botanpi), Ephedra, Hemp Seed, Viburnum, Pine Resin, Akebia, Quince, Saussurea, Myrrh, Horsetail, Ilex crenata, Yixi, Night-blooming Vine, Monk Fruit, Orchid Grass, Longan Fruit, Gentian, Galangal, Reishi Mushroom, Forsythia, Gentiana, Lotus Seed, Reishi Root.

[0044] Furthermore, extracts of non-tobacco plants, as exemplified above, can also be used. These extracts may take the form of liquid, syrup, powder, granules, or solution.

[0045] Next, we will describe examples of how the manufactured e-cigarette cartridge fillers can be used.

[0046] Figure 2 is an external view of the e-cigarette cartridge, Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the e-cigarette cartridge (section AA in Figure 2), Figure 4 is a partial perspective view of the e-cigarette cartridge, and Figure 5 is an example of how the e-cigarette cartridge is used.

[0047] As shown in Figure 2, the electronic cigarette cartridge 100 has an appearance such as a rod or a cylindrical shape.

[0048] Inside the electronic cigarette cartridge 100, as shown in Figure 3(a), for example, an aerosol-forming substrate 110, a support member 120, and a mouthpiece 140 are arranged in this order in the X direction. These are then packaged by a packaging member 150.

[0049] The aerosol-forming substrate 110 is a filler for an electronic cigarette cartridge manufactured by the manufacturing method according to this embodiment. When heated, the aerosol-forming substrate 110 generates an aerosol containing aromatic components from the plant that formed the basis of the filler.

[0050] As shown in Figure 4, when the filler material manufactured as the aerosol-forming substrate 110 has a shape such as a strip or a rod, it is packed so that the longitudinal direction of the filler material 111 is aligned with the longitudinal direction (X direction) of the cartridge. This improves the airflow and makes it easier to inhale. Figure 4 is a view from the end of the e-cigarette cartridge where the aerosol-forming substrate 110 is located, and is partially a perspective view so that the filler material 111 inside the cartridge is visible. Of course, other types of filler materials, such as a flat plate with a nearly uniform shape, can also be rolled up and packed, making them easier to handle.

[0051] The flake, strand, and piece-shaped fillers allow for precise adjustment of the amount packed into the cartridge, and the amount packed allows for easy adjustment of the airflow when inhaled.

[0052] Porous fillers improve airflow when inhaled because they are porous when packed into the cartridge.

[0053] Similar to rod-shaped materials, fibrous fillers are packed so that the length of the fibers aligns with the longitudinal direction of the cartridge, thereby improving the airflow of the inhaled air.

[0054] Powder, granule, and pellet fillings can be easily packed into the cartridge by dropping them into the opening.

[0055] Block-shaped fillers have good thermal conductivity and easily extract aromatic components. The block size can also be increased for easier storage. In that case, the blocks can be reshaped into smaller blocks, rods, granules, or other forms during filling.

[0056] The paste-like filling can be squeezed into the cartridge. For example, the paste can be applied to the unfolded packaging member 150, and the cartridge can be formed by rolling up the packaging member 150 together.

[0057] The support member 120 supports the aerosol-forming substrate 110. The support member 120 is positioned adjacent to the aerosol-forming substrate 110 and has airflow holes or notches 121 in its center or on its side, allowing the aerosol generated from the aerosol-forming substrate 110 to flow towards the mouthpiece.

[0058] The mouthpiece 140 is adjacent to the cooling member 130 and positioned at the other end of the e-cigarette cartridge 100. The mouthpiece 140 may include a filter to remove fine particles, such as a cellulose acetate filter. The fragrance components that pass through the filter of the mouthpiece 140 are inhaled by the user.

[0059] Furthermore, the inside of the electronic cigarette cartridge 100 may be arranged in the X direction in this order, for example, as shown in Figure 3(b), with the aerosol forming substrate 110, support member 120, cooling member 130, and mouthpiece 140. In other words, the cooling member 130 is added to the configuration of Figure 3(a). The cooling member 130 cools the aerosol that has passed through the support member 120.

[0060] Comparing the configuration with and without the cooling element 130, the configuration in Figure 3(a) without the cooling element 130 has better airflow and makes it easier to inhale the generated aromatic components. On the other hand, in the configuration in Figure 3(b) with the cooling element 130, the generated aerosol can be cooled, but because the cooling element 130 acts as air resistance, it is more difficult to inhale than in the case of Figure 3(a).

[0061] The e-cigarette cartridge 100 is attached to the e-cigarette body 200, as shown in Figure 5. Figure 5 explains the case using the e-cigarette cartridge 100 with the configuration shown in Figure 3(a) as an example, but the same applies to the e-cigarette cartridge 100 with the configuration shown in Figure 3(b).

[0062] The e-cigarette body 200 is provided with an insertion section 210 for inserting an e-cigarette cartridge 100. A heating element 211 is provided at the bottom of the insertion section 210. The heating element 211 is needle-shaped and pierces the aerosol-forming substrate 110 when the e-cigarette cartridge 100 is inserted into the insertion section 210. The heating element 211 generates heat directly or indirectly from power supplied from a battery located inside the body (not shown). The heat from this heating element 211 warms the aerosol-forming substrate 110, generating an aerosol containing aromatic components. When the user inhales from the mouthpiece side, the aromatic components reach the user.

[0063] Although the heating element 211 is shown as a single element in the illustration, there may be multiple elements, and the heating element 211 may not be needle-shaped as shown here, but rather the entire bottom or side surface of the insertion part 210 may generate heat.

[0064] The embodiment described above provides the following effects.

[0065] Non-tobacco plants can be used to easily manufacture fillers for e-cigarette cartridges. In particular, because non-tobacco plants are mixed with water to prepare an aqueous slurry, component extraction is unnecessary, similar to aroma liquids used as natural liquid fragrances, making it easy to manufacture fillers for e-cigarette cartridges.

[0066] Furthermore, since the non-tobacco plant-based fillers are used in e-cigarette cartridges, users can easily enjoy a variety of non-tobacco plant aromas and flavors simply by replacing the cartridge in their e-cigarette device.

[0067] Although embodiments applying the present invention 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 configuration described in the claims, and these modifications also fall within the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0068] 100 e-cigarette cartridges 110 Aerosol-forming substrate 111 Filling 120 Support member 130 Cooling component 140 mouthpieces 150 Packaging components 200 e-cigarette devices 210 Insertion part 211 Heating Element

Claims

[Claim 1] This is an e-cigarette cartridge that is inserted into an e-cigarette device. Aerosol-forming substrate and Support member and Cooling component, The mouthpiece and the other components are arranged in this order and packaged by the packaging material. The aerosol-forming substrate is a filler that generates an aerosol containing aromatic components from the original plant upon heating. The aforementioned filler is in the shape of a block, The support member has an airflow hole in its center, During use, the needle-shaped heating element of the e-cigarette body pierces the aerosol-forming substrate. An electronic cigarette cartridge characterized by the following features.

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