Fragrance cartridge

Abstract

To provide an aroma device that enables various aromas and flavors to be easily enjoyed and an aroma cartridge used in the aroma device.SOLUTION: An aroma cartridge includes: an aroma generator 2; and an aroma generator case 101 including a filling part 20 having an air gap to be filled with the aroma generator 2, a base body part 30 that contacts the filling part 20, and a cartridge outer peripheral part 4 surrounding at least the outer periphery of the base body part 30. The aroma generator 2 includes a closing part 26 that closes the aromatic device side. An aroma source being the body of the aroma generator 2 is composed of a film-molded cellulosic polymer containing nicotine extract.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an aroma generating unit case for an aroma cartridge, an aroma generating unit for an aroma cartridge, an aroma cartridge provided with an aroma generating unit for an aroma cartridge, and an aroma device equipped with the aroma cartridge.

[0002] Herein, what are generally referred to as "smoking cartridges," "electronic cigarette cartridges," "electronic cigarette compatible cartridges," etc., are referred to as "flavor cartridges," because this also applies to cartridges that use non-tobacco materials that do not contain tobacco components as the source of flavor. Regardless of whether the material is tobacco or non-tobacco, the material that is the source of the aroma is referred to as the "aroma source material," the part of the aroma cartridge that is filled with this as the object to be heated to generate the "aerosol for aroma" is referred to as the "aroma generator," the product that is manufactured into a predetermined state (including solid, liquid, or gel) based on the "aroma source material" to generate the aroma and is placed as the main body of the "aroma generator" is referred to as the "aroma source," and the device that is equipped with a heating element and heats the aroma generator in the aroma cartridge is referred to as the "aroma device." These terms also apply to devices that use non-tobacco materials that do not contain tobacco components. "Aroma" means "a pleasant smell" and includes the scent that wafts from the material itself (fragrance), the scent that wafts into the air when heated (aroma), and the scent that wafts into the mouth when inhaled (flavor). "Smoking" generally means smoking cigarettes, but here it simply means "enjoying the smoke," "tasting the smoke," or "enjoying the smoke," and the source of smoke is not limited to cigarettes, but also applies to non-tobacco materials. Furthermore, "smoke" here also includes "something that looks like smoke" or "something smoke-like," such as droplets dispersed in the air, such as aerosols. [Background technology]

[0003] In recent years, in line with the trend toward health promotion, including smoking cessation, products that allow users to enjoy smoking by heating a cartridge containing tobacco or non-tobacco components without using a flame and inhaling the vaporized components, have begun to become popular. As an example of a tobacco filler to be filled into such a heated aroma cartridge, an example using a continuous sheet of homogenized tobacco has been disclosed (Patent Document 1).

[0004] Furthermore, flavorings such as menthol have also been added to smoking articles to change the flavor; for example, a technique has been disclosed in which menthol is encapsulated and placed inside a filter (Patent Document 2).

[0005] Also disclosed is an article that is smoked by inserting and heating an aroma cartridge having an aroma cartridge filler at the end (Patent Document 3). Furthermore, various inventions relating to heated aerosol-generating articles are known, and for example, an invention relating to a heated aerosol-generating article having a plurality of airflow paths has been disclosed (Patent Document 4). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6017546 [Patent Document 2] Special Publication No. 2017-506891 [Patent Document 3] Special Publication No. 2017-519915 [Patent Document 4] Special Publication No. 2016-538848 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] In recent years, in addition to the trend toward health promotion, the diversification of individual user preferences has led to a demand for fragrance devices that allow users to easily enjoy a variety of aromas and flavors.

[0008] In order to meet such demands, an object of the present invention is to provide an aroma device and an aroma cartridge for use therein that allow a variety of aromas and flavors to be easily enjoyed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] A first aspect of the present invention is an aroma generating body case for filling an aroma generating body for an aroma cartridge to be attached to an aroma device capable of sensing aromas, comprising a filling section for filling the aroma generating body, a base section in contact with the filling section, and a cartridge outer periphery that surrounds at least the outer periphery of the base section. An aroma generating unit case according to a second aspect of the present invention is the aroma generating unit case of the first aspect, wherein the aroma cartridge is configured in a stick shape as a whole. In the aroma producing unit case according to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, the base portion includes a mouthpiece serving as a mouthpiece. The aroma producing body case according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the aroma producing body case of any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the base portion includes a support portion that supports the aroma producing body when the aroma producing body is filled into the filling portion. The aroma producing unit case according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the aroma producing unit case of any one of the first to fourth aspects, further comprising a partition wall between the filling portion and the base portion. The aroma producing agent according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is filled in the filling section of the aroma producing agent case for the aroma cartridge of any one of the first to fifth aspects. The aroma generating body for an aroma cartridge according to the seventh aspect of the present invention is filled into the filling section of an aroma generating body case having a filling section for filling the aroma generating body, a base section in contact with the filling section, and a cartridge outer periphery surrounding at least the outer periphery of the base section, and is attached to an aroma device capable of sensing aroma via the aroma generating body case. The aroma producing body for an aroma cartridge according to an eighth aspect of the present invention is the same as that of the sixth or seventh aspect, wherein the filling portion includes a space formed by extending the outer periphery of the cartridge in the opposite direction to the base portion, and the aroma source that forms the main body of the aroma producing body is directly placed in the space. The aroma generating body for an aroma cartridge according to a ninth aspect of the present invention is the sixth or seventh aspect, and comprises an aroma source which forms the main body of the aroma generating body, and an aroma source outer periphery which is provided separately from the cartridge outer periphery and surrounds only the outer periphery of the aroma source, and the aroma source outer periphery has a base joining portion which can be joined to the base portion for filling the aroma generating body. The aroma generating unit for an aroma cartridge according to a tenth aspect of the present invention is the aroma generating unit of the ninth aspect, wherein the base joining portion is detachably joinable to the base portion. An aroma generating unit for an aroma cartridge according to an eleventh aspect of the present invention is the aroma generating unit of the tenth aspect, wherein the joining strength with the base portion is strengthened by at least one of a screw and a fitting. The aroma generating agent for an aroma cartridge according to a twelfth aspect of the present invention is the aroma generating agent of any one of the ninth to eleventh aspects, which is configured so that at least a part of it can be filled into the outer circumferential portion of the cartridge. The aroma generating body for the aroma cartridge according to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention is the aroma generating body of the twelfth aspect, which is bonded to the base portion when filled in the outer peripheral portion of the cartridge. The aroma generating body for the aroma cartridge according to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention is the aroma generating body for the aroma cartridge according to the twelfth or thirteenth aspect, and when filled into the outer circumferential portion of the cartridge, the fixing force is strengthened by the internal pressure. The aroma generating body for an aroma cartridge according to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention is in any one of the ninth to eleventh aspects, and is joined to the base body outside the outer periphery of the cartridge. The aroma producing body for an aroma cartridge according to a 16th aspect of the present invention is any one of the eighth to fourteenth aspects, wherein the aroma source has a plurality of sub-aroma sources that differ from each other in at least one of the materials and components that form the source of the aroma and their arrangement within the aroma producing body. A seventeenth aspect of the present invention is an aroma generating unit for an aroma cartridge to be attached to an aroma device capable of sensing aroma, comprising an aroma source that forms the main body of the aroma generating unit, and the aroma source having a plurality of sub-aroma sources that differ from each other in at least one of the materials and components that form the source of the aroma and their arrangement within the aroma generating unit. An aroma generating unit for an aroma cartridge according to an 18th aspect of the present invention is the same as that of the 16th or 17th aspect, wherein the plurality of secondary aroma sources include secondary aroma sources to which heat is transferred from a heating section of the aroma device when the aroma generating unit is attached to the aroma device as part of the aroma cartridge. In a 19th aspect of the present invention, the aroma generating unit for an aroma cartridge is the same as in the 18th aspect, wherein the plurality of auxiliary aroma sources include auxiliary aroma sources arranged on the opposite side of the heating unit of the aroma device, across the auxiliary aroma source to which heat from the heating unit is transferred. The aroma producing body for an aroma cartridge according to the 20th aspect of the present invention is, in any one of the 16th to 19th aspects, the plurality of secondary aroma sources include secondary aroma sources arranged so as to prevent a portion of the plurality of secondary aroma sources from being exposed to the outside of the aroma cartridge. The aroma producing body for an aroma cartridge according to a 21st aspect of the present invention is any one of the 16th to 20th aspects, wherein the plurality of secondary aroma sources include secondary aroma sources arranged along the inner circumference of the outer periphery of the aroma source. The aroma producing body for an aroma cartridge according to a 22nd aspect of the present invention is, in any one of the 16th to 21st aspects, when the aroma device has a protruding or needle-shaped heating part, the plurality of auxiliary aroma sources include auxiliary aroma sources arranged around the heated part. The aroma generating unit for an aroma cartridge according to a 23rd aspect of the present invention is the aroma generating unit for an aroma cartridge according to any one of the 16th to 22nd aspects, wherein the plurality of auxiliary aroma sources include an auxiliary aroma source containing an aerosol former. The aroma generating agent for an aroma cartridge according to a 24th aspect of the present invention is the same as that of the 23rd aspect, and further comprises as the aerosol former one or more selected from propylene glycol, 1,3-butanediol, sorbitol, ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, glycerin, lactic acid, monoacetin (glycerin monoacetate), diacetin (glycerin diacetate), triacetin (glycerin triacetate), triethylene glycol diacetate, triethyl citrate, isopropyl myristate, methyl stearate, dimethyl dodecanedioate, and dimethyl tetradecanediol. The aroma producing body for an aroma cartridge according to a 25th aspect of the present invention is, in any one of the 16th to 24th aspects, wherein the plurality of auxiliary aroma sources include an auxiliary aroma source containing crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone or silica. The aroma producing body for an aroma cartridge according to a 26th aspect of the present invention is any one of the 16th to 25th aspects, wherein the plurality of auxiliary aroma sources include an auxiliary aroma source containing microcrystalline cellulose. The aroma generating body for an aroma cartridge according to a 27th aspect of the present invention is the aroma generating body for an aroma cartridge according to any one of the 16th to 26th aspects, wherein the plurality of secondary aroma sources include a secondary aroma source containing at least one polysaccharide selected from the group consisting of glucomannan, guar gum, pectin, carrageenan, locust bean gum, and agar. The aroma generating agent for an aroma cartridge according to a 28th aspect of the present invention is the same as that of the 27th aspect, wherein the polysaccharide comprises one or more selected from the group consisting of polysaccharide polymers such as konjac mannan (glucomannan), guar gum, pectin, carrageenan, tamarin seed gum, gum arabic, soybean polysaccharides, locust bean gum, karaya gum, xanthan gum and agar; cellulose polymers such as methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, carboxyethyl cellulose, hydroxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose and hydroxypropyl cellulose; and edible salts such as sodium salts, potassium salts and calcium salts of carboxymethyl cellulose or carboxyethyl cellulose. The aroma generating body for an aroma cartridge according to a 29th aspect of the present invention is, in any one of the 16th to 28th aspects, wherein the plurality of secondary aroma sources include a secondary aroma source containing at least one cellulose or an edible salt thereof selected from the group consisting of celluloses such as methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, carboxyethyl cellulose, hydroxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, and hydroxypropyl cellulose, and edible salts of these celluloses such as sodium salts, potassium salts, and calcium salts. The aroma producing body for an aroma cartridge according to a 30th aspect of the present invention is, in any one of the 16th to 29th aspects, wherein the plurality of secondary aroma sources have at least one of a solid, liquid, and gel form and include secondary aroma sources containing non-tobacco materials that are the source of the aroma. The aroma generating agent for an aroma cartridge according to a 31st aspect of the present invention is the 30th aspect, and comprises as the non-tobacco material at least one selected from the group consisting of stems and leaves of plants of the Linaceae family (Linumaceae), stems and leaves of plants of the Malvaceae family (Malvaceae), stems and leaves of plants of the Cannabaceae family (Rosales), stems and leaves of plants of the Musaceae family (Zingiberaceae), stems and leaves of plants of the Asparagaceae family (Asparagaceae), stems and leaves of plants of the Poaceae family (Gramineae), stems and leaves of plants of the Cyperaceae family (Gramineae), stems and leaves of plants of the Juncaceae family (Gramineae), stems and leaves of plants of the Eriocaulaceae family (Gramineae), stems and leaves of plants of the Typhaceae family (Gramineae), mushrooms, cotton, the bark of plants of the Thymelaeaceae family (Myrtaceae), and the bark of plants of the Moraceae family (Gramineae). The aroma producing body for an aroma cartridge according to a 32nd aspect of the present invention is the 30th or 31st aspect, wherein the non-tobacco material comprises one or more selected from the group consisting of seeds of fruits of angiosperms, pulp of fruits of angiosperms, pericarp of fruits of angiosperms, fruits of angiosperms, and stems and leaves of herbs. The aroma producing agent for an aroma cartridge according to a 33rd aspect of the present invention is the same as in the 32nd aspect, wherein the seeds of the fruit of angiosperms include at least one selected from macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, chestnuts, walnuts, almonds, pecan nuts, cashew nuts, pistachio nuts, Brazil nuts, coffee beans, cacao beans, vanilla beans, nutmeg, cola nuts, peanuts, dill, cumin, juniper, caraway, celery, cardamom, fennel, fenugreek, parsley, ajowan and anise seeds. The aroma generating agent for an aroma cartridge according to a 34th aspect of the present invention is the aroma generating agent of the 32nd or 33rd aspect, wherein the pulp of the fruit of angiosperm is one or more selected from the group consisting of pear, apple, Chinese pear, peach, fruits of plants of the genus Citrus, family Rutaceae, order Sapindales, apple, banana, pineapple, mango, passion fruit, kiwi fruit, guava, durian, mangosteen, papaya, star fruit, lychee, watermelon, pepino, apricot, cherry, quince, melon, Japanese cantaloupe, Dutch strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, black currant, grapes of the species Vitis vinifesca of the family Vitaceae, order Vitaceae, and grapes of the species Vitis labrusca of the family Vitaceae, order Vitaceae, The aroma generating body for an aroma cartridge according to a 35th aspect of the present invention is, in any one of the 27th to 31st aspects, characterized in that the fruit of angiosperm contains one or more selected from coriander, allspice, star anise and pepper fruit. The aroma generating agent for an aroma cartridge according to a 36th aspect of the present invention, in any one of the 32nd to 35th aspects, comprises, as the herb stems and leaves, one or more selected from the group consisting of stems and leaves of tarragon, basil, rosemary, and lavender, as well as leaves of allspice, oregano, thyme, dill, parsley, peppermint plants of the Lamiales, Lamiaceae, spearmint plants of the Lamiales, Lamiaceae, lemon balm, hyssop, savory, marjoram, lemongrass, bay leaf, sage, and lemon verbena. The aroma generating element for an aroma cartridge according to a 37th aspect of the present invention is in any one of the 16th to 36th aspects, and further comprises an aroma source peripheral part that surrounds only the aroma source. The aroma generating body for an aroma cartridge according to a 38th aspect of the present invention is the aroma generating body for an aroma cartridge according to the 37th aspect, wherein any one or more of the plurality of sub aroma sources is removably filled in the outer circumferential portion of the aroma source. The aroma generating unit for an aroma cartridge according to a 39th aspect of the present invention is the same as in the 38th aspect, and has a closing part that closes the aroma device side at least as part of the aroma cartridge until it is attached to the aroma device. The aroma producing element for an aroma cartridge according to a fortieth aspect of the present invention is the thirty-ninth aspect, wherein the closing portion is formed into a shape that follows the shape of the heat joint portion. The aroma generating body for an aroma cartridge according to a 41st aspect of the present invention is the 37th aspect, wherein the aroma source outer periphery has a plurality of separable sub-aroma source outer peripheries, and each of the sub-aroma source outer peripheries contains one or more of the plurality of sub-aroma sources therein. The aroma generating body for an aroma cartridge according to a 42nd aspect of the present invention is the aroma generating body for an aroma cartridge according to any one of the 37th to 41st aspects, wherein the aroma source outer periphery has an aroma source exposure part exposed to the outside of the cartridge outer periphery. In the aroma generating device for an aroma cartridge according to a 43rd aspect of the present invention, in the 42nd aspect, the aroma source exposure portion has a heating joint that, when attached to the aroma device as part of the aroma cartridge, joins with a heating part of the aroma device and is capable of heating at least a part of the aroma source exposure portion. The aroma producing body for an aroma cartridge according to a 44th aspect of the present invention, in any one of the 6th to 43rd aspects, is provided with a heating joint that, when attached to the aroma device as part of the aroma cartridge, is capable of joining with a heating part of the aroma device to heat at least a part of the aroma producing body. The aroma producing unit for an aroma cartridge according to a 45th aspect of the present invention is the aroma producing unit for an aroma cartridge according to the 43rd or 44th aspect, wherein the heating joint portion is formed in a shape that follows the shape of the corresponding heating portion. The aroma cartridge according to the 46th aspect of the present invention includes the aroma generating body for use in the aroma cartridge according to any one of the 6th to 45th aspects. The aroma cartridge according to the 47th aspect of the present invention has an aroma producing body case for an aroma cartridge, which comprises a filling section for filling with an aroma producing body, a base section in contact with the filling section, and a cartridge outer periphery surrounding the outer periphery of the filling section and the base section, and the aroma source that is the main body of the aroma producing body is directly filled into the filling section. The 48th aspect of the present invention is a heating unit adapter for an aroma device, which, when there is a different type of heating joint having a shape different from the shape of a predetermined heating joint, which is a heating joint of a predetermined aroma cartridge equipped with an aroma generating body for an aroma cartridge of any of the 6th to 47th aspects, transfers heat from a different type of heating unit capable of heating the different type of heating joint to the predetermined heating joint. A forty-ninth aspect of the present invention is an aroma device equipped with the aroma cartridge according to the forty-sixth or forty-seventh aspect. A 50th aspect of the present invention is an aroma device having the different heating unit according to the 48th aspect, and having the predetermined aroma cartridge attached via the heating unit adapter. The fragrance device according to a 51st aspect of the present invention is the fragrance device of the 49th or 50th aspect, which has a plurality of heating units capable of independently controlling the amount of heat generated as heating units for heating the fragrance-producing substance in the fragrance cartridge. The aroma generating unit for an aroma cartridge according to the 52nd aspect of the present invention has, in the 45th aspect, a plurality of sub-aroma sources, each of which differs from the other in at least one of the materials and components that form the source of the aroma in the portion of the aroma source corresponding to the plurality of heating sections when attached to the aroma generating device according to the 51st aspect. An aroma cartridge according to a fifty-third aspect of the present invention includes the aroma generating body for use in an aroma cartridge according to the fifty-second aspect. The fragrance device according to a 54th aspect of the present invention is the 51st aspect, wherein the fragrance cartridge according to the 53rd aspect is attached. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to one aspect of the present invention, there are provided an aroma device and an aroma cartridge used therein that allow users to easily enjoy a variety of aromas and flavors. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of an example of an aroma generating body case for an aroma cartridge. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a cutaway perspective view of the aroma generating unit case shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 3] 2 is a perspective view of an aroma generating unit filled in the aroma generating unit case shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 4A] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a method for producing the aroma generating case shown in FIG. [Figure 4B] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a method for producing the aroma generating case shown in FIG. [Figure 4C] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a method for producing the aroma generating case shown in FIG. [Figure 4D] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a method for producing the aroma generating case shown in FIG. [Figure 5]4 is a cross-sectional view of an aroma cartridge in which the filling portion of the aroma producing case shown in FIG. 1 is filled with the aroma producing substance shown in FIG. 3. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the main part of an example of how the aroma cartridge is used. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generating case. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the main part of another example of an aroma generating unit. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generating case. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the main part showing an example of a method for filling the aroma generating unit case shown in FIG. 9 with the aroma generating unit. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the main part showing another example of a method for filling the aroma generating unit case shown in FIG. 9 with the aroma generating unit. [Figure 12] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing examples of the shape of a heating unit provided in an aroma fragrance device. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of an aroma generating body. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of an aroma generating body. [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of an aroma generating body. [Figure 16] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generating unit. [Figure 17] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generating unit. [Figure 18] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generating unit. [Figure 19] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generating unit. [Figure 20] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generating unit. [Figure 21] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generating unit. [Figure 22] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generating unit. [Figure 23] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generating unit. [Figure 24] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generating unit. [Figure 25] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generating unit. [Figure 26]FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a method for filling an aroma generating unit into an aroma generating unit case. [Figure 27] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing another example of a method for filling an aroma generating unit into an aroma generating unit case. [Figure 28] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing another example of a method for filling an aroma generating unit into an aroma generating unit case. [Figure 29] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing another example of a method for filling an aroma generating unit into an aroma generating unit case. [Figure 30] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generating unit. [Figure 31] FIG. 31 is a cross-sectional view of the aroma cartridge filled with the aroma producing material shown in FIG. 30. [Figure 32] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generating unit. [Figure 33] FIG. 33 is a cross-sectional view of the aroma cartridge filled with the aroma producing material shown in FIG. 32. [Figure 34] 10 is a cross-sectional view of an example of a heating adapter, an aroma generating unit, and an aroma cartridge when a heating adapter is used. FIG. [Figure 35] FIG. 35 is a cross-sectional view similar to FIG. 34, showing an example of a method for dealing with a heating part having an irregular shape. [Figure 36] FIG. 36 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the relationship between the heating unit and the aroma cartridge when the aroma cartridge of FIG. 35 is inserted into the aroma device via a heating adapter. [Figure 37] FIG. 37 is a cross-sectional view similar to FIG. 36, showing another example of a heating adapter with a different configuration. [Figure 38] 10 is a cross-sectional view of another example of a method for filling an aroma generating unit into an aroma generating unit case. FIG. [Figure 39] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing another example of a method for filling an aroma generating unit into an aroma generating unit case. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The following description will show a schematic view of the scope necessary for the explanation of the object of the present invention, and will mainly focus on the scope necessary for the explanation of the relevant parts of the present invention. The omitted explanations will be based on known techniques. In the description of the drawings, the same elements are given the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations will be omitted. The dimensional proportions in the drawings may be exaggerated for the sake of explanation and may differ from the actual proportions.

[0013] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of an example of an aroma generating body case for an aroma cartridge, FIG. 2 is a cutaway perspective view of the aroma generating body case shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the aroma generating body filled in the aroma generating body case shown in FIG. 1.

[0014] The aroma generating body case 101 comprises a filling section 20 having a void into which the aroma generating body 2 is filled, a base section 30 in contact with the filling section 20, and a cartridge outer periphery 4 surrounding the outer periphery of the filling section 20 and the base section 30, and is configured in a stick shape overall.

[0015] The base 30 is composed of a support 31 that supports the aroma producing unit 2 (Fig. 3) and a mouthpiece 32 that serves as a mouthpiece. A support member 312 having a flow path 311 for the aerosol containing the aroma components generated by the aroma producing unit 2 is inserted into the support 31, and the mouthpiece 32 is filled with a filter member 321 made of cellulose acetate or the like.

[0016] The number of flow paths 311 provided in the support member 312 may be one or more, and the cross-sectional shape of the flow path 311 is not limited to a circle as shown in Fig. 2 but may be, for example, a polygon. The support member 312 is preferably formed using, for example, a silicone resin, but is not limited to this and may also be formed using paper (heat-resistant paper such as paper containing a large amount of cellulose), glass, ceramic, synthetic resin such as plastic, other resin materials, or the like as long as it has excellent heat resistance.

[0017] As shown in Figure 3, the aroma producing unit 2 comprises an aroma source 21, which is the main body of the aroma producing unit 2, and a cylindrical aroma source outer peripheral portion 22 that is provided separately from the cartridge outer peripheral portion 4 of the aroma producing unit case 101 and surrounds only the outer periphery of the aroma source 21.

[0018] The aroma source 21 is often shaped like a strip or a rod, and is packed along the longitudinal direction of the aroma source outer periphery 22. However, the aroma source 21 may be in a form other than a strip or a rod, such as a powder or granules. Furthermore, it is not limited to a solid, and may also be in a gel or liquid form. The aroma source outer periphery 22 may be, for example, a cylindrical piece of thin paper such as tobacco paper.

[0019] The aroma source 21 may contain, for example, a non-tobacco material and an aerosol former. Alternatively, a material containing a tobacco plant or nicotine extract may be used instead of the non-tobacco material.

[0020] The non-tobacco material is not particularly limited as long as it is a material other than a tobacco plant. Various parts of the plant can be used, for example, roots (including bulbs, tuberous roots, bulbs, etc.), stems, tubers, bark (including stem bark, bark, etc.), leaves, flowers (including petals, pistils, stamens, etc.), tree trunks and branches, etc.

[0021] Specific examples include at least one selected from the group consisting of stems and leaves of plants in the Linaceae family of the Malvaceae order, stems and leaves of plants in the Malvaceae family of the Malvaceae order, stems and leaves of plants in the Cannabaceae family of the Rosales order, stems and leaves of plants in the Musaceae family of the Zingiberales order, stems and leaves of plants in the Asparagaceae family of the Asparagaceae order, stems and leaves of plants in the Poaceae family of the Gramineae order, stems and leaves of plants in the Cyperaceae family of the Gramineae order, stems and leaves of plants in the Juncaceae family of the Gramineae order, stems and leaves of plants in the Eriocaulaceae family of the Gramineae order, stems and leaves of plants in the Typhaceae family of the Gramineae order, mushrooms, cotton, the bark of plants in the Thymelaeaceae family of the Myrtaceae order, and the bark of plants in the Moraceae family of the Rosales order.

[0022] Bulbs include onions, red spider lilies, tulips, hyacinths, garlic, shallots, and lilies; corms include crocuses, gladioli, freesias, irises, taro, and konjac; tubers include cyclamen, anemones, begonias, Chinese artichokes, potatoes, and apios; rhizomes include cannas, lotus roots, and ginger; tuberous roots include dahlias, sweet potatoes, cassava, and Jerusalem artichokes; rhizobis include the Dioscorea genus (yams such as yam, wild yam, and Chinese yam); and others include turnips, burdocks, carrots, radishes, and kudzu. Stems include konjac, asparagus, bamboo shoots, burdock, radishes, and yacon.

[0023] The non-tobacco material may also include one or more selected from the group consisting of seeds of the fruit of angiosperms, pulp of the fruit of angiosperms, pericarp of the fruit of angiosperms, fruits of angiosperms, and stems and leaves of herbs.

[0024] Here, the seeds of the fruits of angiosperms include at least one selected from the group consisting of macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, chestnuts, walnuts, almonds, pecan nuts, cashew nuts, pistachio nuts, Brazil nuts, coffee beans, cacao beans, vanilla beans, nutmeg, cola nuts, peanuts, dill, cumin, juniper, caraway, celery, cardamom, fennel, fenugreek, parsley, ajowan, and anise seeds.

[0025] In addition, the pulp of the fruit of the angiosperm includes one or more selected from the pulp of European pear, apple, Chinese pear, peach, fruits of plants of the genus Citrus, family Rutaceae, order Sapindales, apple, banana, pineapple, mango, passion fruit, kiwi fruit, guava, durian, mangosteen, papaya, star fruit, lychee, watermelon, pepino, apricot, cherry, quince, melon, Japanese cantaloupe, Dutch strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, black currant, grapes of the species Vitis vinifesca, family Vitaceae, and grapes of the species Vitis labrusca, family Vitaceae, order Vitaceae.

[0026] The fruits of the angiosperms include one or more selected from the group consisting of coriander, allspice, star anise, and pepper fruits.

[0027] The stems and leaves of the herbs include one or more selected from the stems and leaves of tarragon, basil, rosemary, and lavender, as well as allspice, oregano, thyme, dill, parsley, peppermint plants of the Lamiales, Lamiaceae, spearmint plants of the Lamiales, Lamiaceae, lemon balm, hyssop, savory, marjoram, lemongrass, bay leaves, sage, and lemon verbena. The plants mentioned above and those listed below contain carbohydrates, which are preferably used as at least a portion of the materials for the aroma source 21. For example, starches include corn starch, potato starch, sweet potato starch, tapioca starch, etc., and are used as thickeners, stabilizers, etc. These starches can be crosslinked to improve acid resistance, heat resistance, shear resistance, etc., esterified or etherified to improve storage stability and promote gelatinization, etc., and oxidized to improve transparency, film formability, storage stability, etc.

[0028] In addition, plant seeds can produce tamarind seed gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, etc., tree sap can produce gum arabic and karaya gum, fruit can produce pectin, and other plants can produce konjac mannan (glucomannan) and soybean polysaccharides, which are primarily composed of cellulose and agarose, and these can be used as non-tobacco materials. Furthermore, modified forms such as cationized guar gum can also be used.

[0029] In addition, carrageenan (classified into three types: kappa-carrageenan, iota-carrageenan, and lambda-carrageenan), agar, alginic acid, etc. can be obtained from seaweed and used as non-tobacco materials. Carrageenan metal salts and salts such as sodium alginate can also be used.

[0030] Plants used as herbs and spices can also be used, and specific examples include gardenia fruit, kaffir lime leaves, myoga, mugwort, wasabi, ajowan seeds, anise, alfalfa, echinacea, shallot, estragon, everlasting flower, elder, allspice, orris root, oregano, orange peel, orange flower, orange leaf, cayenne chili pepper, German chamomile, Roman chamomile, cardamom, curry leaves, and garlic. Garlic, catnip, caraway, caraway seeds, osmanthus, cumin, cumin seeds, cloves, green cardamom, green pepper, cornflower, saffron, cedar, cinnamon, jasmine, juniper berries, jolokia, ginger, star anise, spearmint, sumac, sage, savory, celery, celery seeds, turmeric, thyme, tamarind, tarragon, chervil, chives, dill, dill seeds, Tomato (dried tomato), tonka bean, dried coriander, nutmeg, hibiscus, habanero, jalapeno, bird's eye, basil, vanilla, coriander, parsley, paprika, hyssop, pimento d'espelette, pink pepper, fenugreek seed, fennel, brown mustard, black cardamom, black cumin, black pepper, vetiver, pennyroyal, peppermint, horseradish, white pepper, white mustard, poppy seed, porcini, macaroni These include joram, mustard seed, maniette, marigold, malva flower, mace, yarrow flower, eucalyptus, lavender, licorice, linden, red clover, red pepper, lemongrass, lemon verbena, lemon balm, lemon peel, rose, purple rosebuds, rose hips, rose petals, rosemary, red rose, laurel, long pepper, sesame (raw sesame, roasted sesame), golden chili pepper, Sichuan pepper, Mitaka, Japanese pepper, chili pepper, and yuzu.Mixed spices (e.g., five-spice powder, garam masala, ras el hanout, barigoule, chicken curry masala, tandoori masala, quatre épices, herbes de Provence) and mixtures of various plants used in potpourri can also be used.

[0031] Furthermore, the following plants that are used as raw materials for tea can also be used. Specific examples include tea plant, angelica tree, amacha tea, aloe, ginkgo, turmeric, oak, Siberian ginseng, plantain, persimmon, chamomile, chamomile, kahara ketsumei, quince, chrysanthemum, gymnema, guava, wolfberry, mulberry, black soybean, geranium herb, brown rice, burdock, comfrey, kelp, cherry blossom, saffron, shiitake mushroom, perilla, jasmine, ginger, horsetail, red clover, Swertia japonica, buckwheat, elm, dandelion, Houttuynia cordata, Eucommia ulmoides, sword bean, elderberry, Licorice tree, Job's tears, Cassia japonica, loquat, pine, mate, wheat, Japanese beetle, mugwort, eucalyptus, monk fruit, rooibos, and bitter melon.

[0032] Not only do different tea plants come from different sources, but even the same plant can be made into different teas depending on how it is processed. Specific examples of teas include Japanese tea, black tea, Angelica keiskei tea, sweet tea, Gynostemma pentaphyllum tea, aloe tea, ginkgo leaf tea, oolong tea, turmeric tea, Quercus salicina tea, Eleuthero tea, plantain tea, persimmon leaf tea, chamomile tea, chamomile tea, Kawara Kesseki tea, quince tea, chrysanthemum tea, gymnema tea, guava tea, wolfberry tea, mulberry leaf tea, black bean tea, Gennoshoko tea, brown rice tea, burdock tea, comfrey tea, kelp tea, cherry blossom tea, saffron tea, shiitake mushroom tea, perilla tea, jasmine tea, ginger tea, horsetail tea, Japanese laurel tea, Swertia japonica tea, buckwheat tea, Aralia aralia tea, dandelion tea, sweet tea, Houttuynia cordata tea, Eucommia ulmoides tea, sword bean tea, elderberry tea, Licorice tea, Job's tears tea, Examples of teas include Habu tea, loquat leaf tea, Pu'er tea, safflower tea, pine needle tea, mate tea, barley tea, megusuri tea, mugwort tea, eucalyptus tea, monk fruit tea, rooibos tea, and bitter melon tea. Used tea leaves can be used for these teas after drinking. Using used tea leaves allows for the effective reuse of expensive teas.

[0033] Kelp has been mentioned above as a specific example of a plant that can be used, but other plants that can also be used include Ulva lettuce, Green laver, Akamoku, Asakusa nori, Eisenia bicolor, Iwanori (rock seaweed), Stingray laver, Gracilaria verrucosa, Gagome kelp, Ecklonia cava, Ganashi, Caulerpa lentillifera, Kurome, Laminaria spp., Susabinori, Dulse, Chishimakuro nori, Tsuruarame, Gelidium spp., Tororo kelp, Laminaria spp., Laminaria spp., Nori (nori), Habanori, Hijiki, Hitoegusa, Hirome, Funori, Bowaonori, Laminaria japonica, Mekabu, Mozuku, and Undaria pinnatifida.

[0034] Although brown rice has been mentioned above as a specific example of a plant that can be used, other varieties of rice such as Indica (Indian type, continental type, long grain), Glaberrima (African rice), Sativa (Asian rice), Javanica (Java type, tropical island type, large grain), Japonica (Japanese type, temperate island type, short grain), and NERICA (an interspecific hybrid between Asian rice and African rice) can also be used, and can be used as flour or bran.

[0035] Although wheat has been mentioned above as a specific example of a plant that can be used, other wheat species such as foxtail millet, oats (a cultivated variety of oats, also known as oats), barley, oats, millet, cordon millet, wheat, finger millet, teff, pearl millet, naked barley (a variety of barley), Job's tears (a fruit, not a seed), barnyard millet, fonio, wild rice, glutinous barley (a glutinous variety of barley), sorghum (sorghum millet, kaoliang, sorghum), corn, and rye can also naturally be used.

[0036] Although black beans have been mentioned above as specific examples of plants that can be used, other pulses (seeds of legume crops) such as adzuki beans, carob, kidney beans, peas, pigeon peas, cluster beans, grass peas (Lathyrus sativus), black gram, cowpeas, winged beans, zeocarpa beans, broad beans, soybeans, bamboo beans, jack beans, tamarind, tepary beans, sword beans, Mucuna pruriens (Mucuna pruriens), bambara groundnuts, chickpeas, hyacinth beans, scarlet runner beans, horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum), moth beans, lima beans, groundnuts, mung beans, lupines, lentils, and mann's beans can also be used.

[0037] Buckwheat has been mentioned above as a specific example of a plant that can be used, but other plants such as amaranth (Amaranthus globulus), quinoa, and tartary buckwheat can also be used.

[0038] Although shiitake mushrooms have been mentioned above as a specific example of plants that can be used, other mushrooms such as matsutake mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, hattake mushrooms, shimeji mushrooms, shiro mushrooms, mushrooms, and agaric mushrooms can also be used.

[0039] Other materials that can be used include the trunks and branches of aromatic trees such as sugarcane (or molasses pomace), sugar beets (beets), cypress, pine, cedar, Japanese cypress, camellia, and sandalwood, as well as the bark, leaves, and roots of these trees. Ferns and mosses can also be used as non-tobacco materials. Plants that can also be used include by-products and pomace (sake lees, grape pomace (consisting of grape skins, seeds, stalks, etc.)) produced when fermented alcoholic beverages such as sake and wine are produced. Furthermore, the various plants mentioned above can be mixed and used. Of course, plants other than those listed here can also be used.

[0040] Furthermore, herbal medicines known as Chinese herbal medicines are also used. Specific examples thereof include indigo grass (Isou), madder root (Akanekon), red-eyed oak (Mallotus japonicus), asparagus root (Acacia serrata), benzoin (Ansokukou), Ireisen (Ireisen), Inchinko (Inchinko), fennel (Fennel), turmeric (Turmeric), Japanese plum (Ubai), Locust stalk (Uyaku), Quercus salicina (Quercus salicina), Uva-ursi, Eijitsu (Eijitsu), Corydalis rotundifolia (Corydalis serrata), Enmeiso (Enmeiso), Astragalus root (Astragalus chinensis), Scutellaria root (Scutellaria chinensis), Astragalus bark (Oubaku), Coptis chinensis (Coptis chinensis), cherry bark (Ouhi), St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum), Onji (sunflower), Sophora flower (Kaika), Gaihaku (sunflower), Summer withered grass (Kagosou), Quercus sieboldii (oak), Polygonum multiflorum (Kashu), Atractylodes zedoaria (Zejut), Cuckoo spice (Cuckoo root), Pueraria root (pueraria), Chamomile, Cucurbit root (Kalocon), Cucurbit kernel (Karonin), Dried ginger (Kankyo), Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) ), winter lilies (kantouka), mugwort leaves (gaiyou), bellflowers (platycodon), citrus fruits (kigusi), citrus shells (kikoku), citrus fruits (kijitsu), chrysanthemum flowers (kikuka), mandarin orange peel (kippi), citrus fruit (kyokatsu), apricot kernels (kyonin), kumquats (kinkan), gold and silver flowers (kinginka), money grass (kinsenso) ), Goji berries (Lycium bark), Goji leaves (Lycium bark), Sophora ginseng (Kurumi), Walnuts (Juglans japonica), Bitter alder bark (Kurempi), Kuromoji (Kuromoji), Barley (Kubaku), Mustard greens (Keigai), Cinnamon bark (Kenhi), Cassia seeds (Ketsumeishi), Cowpea seeds (Kengoshi), Xanthan gum (Genjin), Glue candy (Koui), Red Flower (kouka), Hemerocallis bark (gokanpi), Fragrance (koukou), Fragrance drum (koushi), Fragrance root (koju), Red ginseng (kojin), Coptis frutescens (koubushi), Japonica rice (kobei), Magnolia officinalis (kouboku), Strawberry (kohon), Five-leaved bark (gokahi), Brussels grove (goshitsu), Eujus frutescens (goshuyu), Tiger jasmine root (go Root, Burdock fruit, Schisandra chinensis, Bupleurum chinensis, Asarum chinense, Saffron, Hawthorn fruit, Gardenia chinensis, Cornus officinalis, Wild pea root, Jujube kernel, Japanese pepper, Sansho, Sanryo, Chinese yam, Rehmannia root, Asparagus root, Asparagus root, Lithospermum chinense, Lithospermum root, Perilla frutescens, Perilla leaves, Lithospermum chinense, Persimmon stem, Lithospermum chinense, Peony, Snake seed,Shajin (Shrimp), Shazenshi (Plantaria), Shazensou (Plantaria), Shrub, Ten-herb, Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Palm Fruit (Shurojitsu), Palm Leaf (Shuroyo), Citronellol (Citric acid), Wheat (Shoubaku), Iris Root (Sanshobukon), Magnolia (Shin'i), Nasturtium (Jotei-shi), Qinpi (Shinpi), Kiko (Shinkiku), Qingyō (Jingyō), Cranberry Seed (Juishi), Pepper Eye (Shokumoku), Green Bark (Seihi), Acorus Root (Sekishokon), Pomegranate Bark (Sekiryujitsuhi), Dendrobium (Dendrocium), Cnidium (Cnidium), Oriental Husk (Zenko), River bone (Senkotsu), Spiral flower (Senpukuka), Bone wood (Sekkotsubok), Grass fruit (Soka), Sokakushi (Sokakushi), Mulberry parasite (Sokisei), Blue ear fruit (Sojishi), Atractylodes rhizome (Soujutsu), Side oak leaf (Sokuhakuyou), Segmented leaf (Zokudan), Mulberry bark (Sohakuhi), Soboku (Soboku), Soyo (Souyou), Sokyo (Soukyo) pod (Sokyou), Rhubarb (Rhubarb), Jujube (Taiso), Large belly bark (Daifukuhi), Sedge root (Takusha), Red sage (Tanjin), Bamboo root (Chikujo), Bamboo joint ginseng (Chikusetsuninjin), Bamboo leaf (Chikuyou), Anemone rhizome (Zimo), Elm tree (Chiyu), Clove (Chouji), Wisteria Hook, dried orange peel, star anise, tian ma, tian men tang, winter melon seed, angelica tree, sesame seed, rosa canadensis, lamp wick, peach kernel, orange peel, rabbit eye, chestnut, eucommia, angelica tree, angelica root, cinnamon root, nutmeg, honeysuckle, ginseng, Fritillaria muscaria, malt, holly kernel, white pea, Ophiopogon japonicus , broken paper (hakoshi), mint (mentha), banana fruit (banka), pinecone (hange), chinese ginseng (hanbi), isatlantic root (banlankon), chinese ginseng (hanshiren), lily root (lily of the valley), white angelica (byakushi), white snake tongue grass (byakukajazetsuso), hundred-leaf root (hyakubukon), white atractylodes (byakuzu), areca nut (areca), bamboo shoots (boui), reed root (boukon), windbreak (bofu), dandelion root (houeikon), peony bark (bontampi), ephedra (mahuang), hemp seed (masinin), vine thorn (mankeishi), pine resin (matsusani), wood stalk (mokutsu), quince (mokka),Examples include: mokko (wood fragrance), myrrh (motsuyaku), kasuri (siberian sedge), yakan (shrimp stalk), yakuchi (sweet rice), yakoutou (night-walking wisteria), monk fruit (single vine), orchid grass (ransou), longan (longan nut), gentian (ryutan), ginger (ryokyou), lingzhi (reishi), forsythia (forsythia), rensenso (lotus seed), and reed root (lokon).

[0041] Furthermore, extracts of the above-mentioned non-tobacco materials, so-called extracts, can also be used. The extracts may be in the form of liquid, starch syrup, powder, granules, solution, or the like.

[0042] Next, as the aerosol former, glycerin, propylene glycol, 1,3-butanediol, sorbitol, ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, lactic acid, monoacetin (glycerin monoacetate), diacetin (glycerin diacetate), triacetin (glycerin triacetate), triethylene glycol diacetate, triethyl citrate, isopropyl myristate, methyl stearate, dimethyl dodecanedione, dimethyl dodecanedione, dimethyl tetradecanedione, etc. can be used, but glycerin, propylene glycol, 1,3-butanediol, sorbitol, ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, tri ...ethylene glycol diacetate, triethyl citrate, isopropyl myristate, methyl stearate, dimethyl dodecanedione, dimethyl dodecanedione, dimethyl tetradecanedione, etc. can be used, Glycol is preferably used. These aerosol formers can be used alone or in combination of two or more.

[0043] The content of the aerosol former in the aroma source 21 is preferably 1% by mass or more and 80% by mass or less, more preferably 10% by mass or more and 40% by mass or less, and most preferably 20% by mass or more and 35% by mass or less, relative to the total amount of the aroma source 21.

[0044] The content of the aerosol former in the aroma source 21 is preferably 30 to 100 parts by weight, particularly preferably 50 to 80 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the non-tobacco material.

[0045] In one embodiment of the present invention, aroma source 21 includes microcrystalline cellulose. Microcrystalline cellulose is obtained, for example, by partially depolymerizing α-cellulose obtained from the pulp of fibrous plants with acid, removing the soluble portion, and optionally crystallizing the insoluble portion, and is distinguished from celluloses used as binders or thickeners, as described below. When microcrystalline cellulose is added to aroma source 21, the cellulose microcrystals maintain the structure of aroma source 21 and suppress structural changes such as volumetric shrinkage, even when aroma source 21 loses moisture under dry conditions.

[0046] Furthermore, flavor additives that add flavor are also preferably used as needed. Examples of flavor additives include mint, cocoa, coffee, and black tea extracts, and xylitol. Furthermore, food preservatives such as sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, benzoic acid, and sodium benzoate may also be added as needed. These ingredients may be used alone or in combination.

[0047] In one embodiment of the present invention, the fragrance source 21 includes menthol and a water-insoluble cross-linked polymer.

[0048] Here, menthol is not limited to that obtained from natural products, but may also be a synthetic product. Also, peppermint, mint, peppermint oil, and other menthol-containing substances may be used. The lower alcohol is a solvent that dissolves menthol, and ethyl alcohol is particularly preferred.

[0049] Furthermore, it is preferable to use polyvinyl polypyrrolidone, which is a crosslinked product of polyvinyl pyrrolidone, as the water-insoluble crosslinked polymer. As long as polyvinyl polypyrrolidone is contained, the water-insoluble crosslinked polymer may contain a water-insoluble crosslinked polymer other than polyvinyl polypyrrolidone. Examples of other water-insoluble crosslinked polymers include crosslinked polysaccharides made water-insoluble by crosslinking water-soluble polysaccharides. Examples of crosslinked polysaccharides include epoxy-crosslinked, ester-crosslinked, and ether-crosslinked polysaccharides.

[0050] The content of menthol need only be an amount that achieves the desired flavor. To impart menthol flavor, the content of menthol in aroma source 21 should be approximately 0.1% by mass to 10% by mass, based on the total amount of aroma source 21. Another guideline is that the content should preferably be approximately 0.2% by mass to 5% by mass.

[0051] In the aroma source 21, the content of polyvinylpolypyrrolidone per 100 parts by mass of menthol is 50 parts by mass or more and 600 parts by mass or less. In other words, the content of polyvinylpolypyrrolidone is 0.5 times or more and 6 times or less the content of menthol.

[0052] In one embodiment of the present invention, it is preferable that the aroma source 21 contains a polysaccharide. It is particularly preferable to use a polysaccharide that is water-soluble, swells when it absorbs water, or gels, as the use of such a polysaccharide contributes to moldability.

[0053] Examples of polysaccharides include polysaccharide polymers such as konjac mannan (glucomannan), guar gum, pectin, carrageenan, tamarind seed gum, gum arabic, soybean polysaccharides, locust bean gum, karaya gum, xanthan gum, and agar, as well as cellulose polymers such as methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, carboxyethyl cellulose, hydroxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, and sodium, potassium, and calcium salts of carboxymethyl cellulose and carboxyethyl cellulose. These polysaccharides can be used alone or in combination of two or more. In particular, from the viewpoint of improving moldability, it is preferable to use konjac mannan (glucomannan) as the polysaccharide.

[0054] In one embodiment of the present invention, it is preferable to further add celluloses (binders) to the aroma source 21 containing the polysaccharides. Here, celluloses include cellulose, cellulose derivatives, and metal salts thereof. As the celluloses, those that are particularly water-soluble are preferably used in order to bind (bond) non-tobacco materials.

[0055] Specifically, methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, carboxyethyl cellulose, hydroxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, and hydroxypropyl cellulose, as well as metal salts thereof such as sodium salts, potassium salts, and calcium salts, can be used. These celluloses can be used alone or in combination of two or more. In particular, it is preferable to use a metal salt of a cellulose, and it is more preferable to use at least one selected from the group consisting of sodium salts, potassium salts, and calcium salts of carboxymethyl cellulose, and it is particularly preferable to use sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, which is easily available.

[0056] The content of cellulose in the aroma source 21 is preferably 1 part by mass or more and 30 parts by mass or less per 100 parts by mass of non-tobacco material, more preferably 2 parts by mass or more and 20 parts by mass or less, even more preferably 5 parts by mass or more and 20 parts by mass or less, and particularly preferably 10 parts by mass or more and 20 parts by mass or less.

[0057] 4A shows an example of a method for producing the aroma generating unit case 101 shown in FIG. 1. To produce the aroma generating unit case 101, first, as shown in FIG. 4A(A), a dummy member 29A having the same shape and dimensions as the filling part 20 (the length may be the same or greater) are arranged in a line, a support member 312, and a filter member 321, and then wrapped in a packaging member 4A such as tobacco paper. An adhesive is applied in advance to the inner surface of the packaging member 4A, except for the area that will come into contact with the dummy member 29A. Next, as shown in FIG. 4A(B), the dummy member 29A is removed from one end of the packaging member 4A, thereby completing the aroma generating unit case 101.

[0058] In the above example, the aroma generating case 101 is produced one by one. However, as shown in Fig. 4B(A), it is also possible to arrange a filter element 321B, which is twice the length of the filter element 321, two support members 312 (one on each side of the filter element 321), and two support members 312 (one on each side of the filter element 321), one support member 312 (one on each side of the filter element 321), and a dummy member 29A (one on each side of the filter element 321B), in a row, and wrap the resulting package 4B, which will form two cartridge outer peripheries 4 (Fig. 4B(B)), to produce two aroma generating case 101 (Fig. 4B(C)), and then finally divide the package in half in the middle, thereby completing two aroma generating case 101 simultaneously. In this case, the aroma source 21 can be produced separately from and in parallel with the aroma generating case 101, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost and time for the aroma cartridge 11 (see Fig. 5). Furthermore, by preparing a wide variety of aroma sources 21 with different aromatic flavors, etc., smokers can enjoy the aroma of their preferred flavor depending on their mood.

[0059] 4C(A), a dummy member 29B longer than the combined length of the support member 312 and the filling section 20 is prepared, and the filter member 321B and two dummy members 29B, one on each side of it, are arranged in a row and wrapped in packaging material 4B that will form two cartridge outer peripheries 4 (FIG. 4C(B)). The dummy member 29B is then removed (FIG. 4C(C)), and two support members 312 are inserted into the gaps 20B on both sides of the filter member 321B, forming two aroma producing unit cases 101 (FIG. 4B(C)). Finally, the two aroma producing unit cases 101 can be completed simultaneously by dividing the case in two in the center. In this case, not only the aroma source 21 but also the support member 312 can be manufactured independently and in parallel before the aroma cartridge 11 is manufactured.

[0060] As another example, as shown in Fig. 4D(A), a dummy member 29C having a length equivalent to at least two aroma producing unit cases 101 is prepared, and two cartridge outer peripheries 4 (for two units) are produced by wrapping the dummy member 29C in a packaging member 4B (Fig. 4D(B)). After removing the dummy member 29C (Fig. 4D(C)), two filter members 321B are inserted into the gaps 20C (Fig. 4C(C)), and two support members 312 are inserted to produce two aroma producing unit cases 101 (Fig. 4B(C)). Finally, the two aroma producing unit cases 101 can be divided in half in the middle, thereby completing two aroma producing unit cases 101 simultaneously. In this case, the aroma source 21, support member 312, and filter member 321B are each produced independently and in parallel, and then the aroma cartridge 11 can be produced.

[0061] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the aroma cartridge 11 in which the aroma producing substance 2 shown in FIG. 3 is filled into the filling section 20 of the aroma producing substance case 101 shown in FIG.

[0062] The aroma cartridge 11 is configured so that the aroma producing substance 2 filled in the filling portion 20 of the aroma producing substance case 101 can be detachably joined to the base portion 30. Therefore, by preparing many different types of aroma producing substances 2 each having different aroma source 21 components and filling the aroma producing substance case 101 with a preferred aroma producing substance 2 from among them, a variety of aromas can be enjoyed with one aroma cartridge 11.

[0063] Figure 6 shows an example of how fragrance cartridge 11 is used. When a user uses fragrance cartridge 11, it is inserted into insertion part 53 of fragrance device 5. Inside fragrance device 5 is provided a needle-shaped heating part 51 that generates heat directly or indirectly using power supplied from a battery (not shown) built into fragrance device 5.

[0064] When the aroma cartridge 11 is inserted into the aroma device 5, part of the heating element 51 is inserted into the interior (aroma source 21) of the aroma generating unit 2. When the user turns on the battery, the heat generated by the heating element 51 warms the aroma source 21, generating an aerosol containing the aroma components. Next, when the user holds the mouthpiece 32 of the aroma cartridge 11, exposed from the insertion part 53 of the aroma device 5, in their mouth and inhales, the aerosol containing the aroma components generated from the aroma source 21 passes through the flow path 311 of the support member 312 and the filter member 321 of the mouthpiece 32, and reaches the user's oral cavity.

[0065] Figure 7 shows another example of the aroma producing unit case 101. Figure 7(A) shows an example in which a partition 313 is provided between the filling unit 20 and the support unit 31 to prevent the aroma source 21 of the aroma producing unit 2 filled in the filling unit 20 from moving into the flow path 311 of the support member 312 due to vibration or the like. The partition 313 is made of a material that allows easy passage of aerosol containing aroma components generated from the aroma source 21 of the aroma producing unit 2, such as a breathable filter or tissue paper.

[0066] Figure 7(B) shows an example in which a gap 314 without a filter member 321 is provided in part of the mouthpiece part 32, thereby cooling the high-temperature aerosol flowing from the support part 31 to the mouthpiece part 32. Alternatively, instead of providing a gap 314 in part of the mouthpiece part 32, the length of the support part 31 may be increased, as shown in Figure 7(C), to give the support part 31 an aerosol cooling function. This improves the air permeability inside the aroma-producing case 101, which has the effect of making it easier to inhale the aroma components in the aerosol.

[0067] 8 shows an example in which a base joint 24 that can be detachably joined to the base 30 of the aroma generating case 101 is provided on the aroma source outer circumferential portion 22 of the aroma generating unit 2, thereby strengthening the joining strength between the aroma generating unit 2 and the base 30. Examples of the structure of the base joint 24 include a structure with a protrusion 241 that fits into a support member 312 (see FIG. 8(A)), and a structure with a screw 242 that screws into the support member 312 (see FIG. 8(B)).

[0068] Figure 9 shows another example of an aroma producing unit case 101. The aroma producing unit case 101 shown in Figure 9 is composed of a base part 30 consisting of a support part 31 and a mouthpiece part 32, and a cartridge outer peripheral part 4 surrounding the outer periphery of the base part 30. While the aroma producing unit case 101 shown in Figures 1 and 2 has a void part (space part) as the filling part 20, here the end part (space part) of the aroma producing unit case 101 on the aroma producing unit 2 side serves as the filling part 20A.

[0069] When the aroma generating unit case 101 shown in Fig. 9 is filled with the aroma generating unit 2, as shown in Fig. 10, for example, an aroma source outer periphery 22 of the aroma generating unit 2 is provided with a base joint 24 that can be detachably joined to the cartridge outer periphery 4 of the aroma generating unit case 101. Other examples of the structure of the base joint 24 include a structure having a protrusion 241 that fits into a support member 312 (see Fig. 11(A)), and a structure having a screw 242 that screws into the support member 312 (see Fig. 11(B)).

[0070] As shown in Fig. 12, the tip of the heating unit 51 provided in the fragrance device 5 (Fig. 6) can have various shapes, such as a needle shape, a protrusion shape, etc. Although not shown, it may also be, for example, a blade shape.

[0071] 13 to 15, a heating joint 23 that can join with the heating part 51 and heat at least a part of the aroma source 21 may be provided at one end of the aroma producing unit 2 that contacts the heating part 51. This allows the heat from the heating part 51 to be quickly transferred to the aroma source 21 in the aroma producing unit 2.

[0072] The heat joint 23 is preferably formed in a shape that follows the shape of the corresponding heating part 51. A blocking part 26 that prevents the fragrance component from escaping from the fragrance source 21 before use may be provided in a part of the heat joint 23. The blocking part 26 is preferably made of a material such as wax and formed in a shape that follows the shape of the heat joint 23 so that it closes before heating and allows part of the heating part 51 to pass through when heated.

[0073] 16 to 25, the aroma producing unit 2 may have two or more sub aroma sources 21a to 21e that differ from one another in one or more of the materials and components that are the source of the aroma and the arrangement thereof within the aroma producing unit 2. This allows the user to enjoy a variety of aromas that are a mixture of multiple types of aromas.

[0074] In this case, it is preferable that some of the secondary fragrance sources 21a to 21e, especially those containing components that are difficult to volatilize, are positioned in a position where heat from the heating unit 51 is directly transferred when they are attached to the fragrance device 5 as part of the fragrance cartridge 11 (for example, the secondary fragrance sources 21a and 21e in Figure 16). In addition, it is preferable that some of the secondary fragrance sources 21a to 21e, especially those containing components that are easily volatilized by heating, are placed on the opposite side of the secondary fragrance source to which heat from the heating unit 51 is transferred (for example, secondary fragrance source 21d in Figure 16).

[0075] Furthermore, some of the secondary fragrance sources 21a to 21e may be arranged so as to prevent other parts of the secondary fragrance sources 21a to 21e from being exposed to the outside of the aroma producing body 2 (for example, the secondary fragrance sources 21a and 21b in FIG. 16).

[0076] Furthermore, some of the secondary aroma sources 21a to 21e may be arranged along the inner periphery of the aroma source outer periphery 22 of the aroma producing unit 2 (for example, the secondary aroma source 21c in FIG. 16).

[0077] When the aroma producing unit 2 is filled into the aroma producing unit case 101, the auxiliary aroma sources 21a to 21e may be formed as a single unit in advance and then filled into the aroma producing unit 2, or they may be divided into a plurality of auxiliary aroma sources and filled, as shown in Figures 26 and 27. In the illustration, the shape is that of Figure 16(A), but the shape of Figure 17(A) can also be used.

[0078] Furthermore, if the heating unit 51 provided in the fragrance device 5 (Figure 6) is of the type that heats from the outside (surroundings) (see Figure 29(A)), or is of the type that combines this with a heating needle (see Figure 28(A)), the fragrance producing unit 2 can be configured so that a part of the fragrance producing unit 2 is exposed to the outside of the fragrance producing unit case 101, as shown in Figures 28 and 29, to ensure sufficient heating.

[0079] Figure 30 shows an example of an aroma producing unit 2 having a closing part 26 that matches the shape of the heating unit 51 (Figure 6) of the aroma device 5. The closing part 26 is prepared to match the shape of the heating unit 51 while closing the heating joint 23 side of the aroma producing unit 2 (Figures 30(A) and 30(B)), and is added to the configuration of, for example, multiple secondary aroma sources 21a to 21e (Figure 30(C)), to form the aroma producing unit 2 (Figure 30(D)). Figure 31 shows an aroma cartridge 11 in which the aroma producing unit case 101 is filled with aroma producing units 2 (Figures 30(A) and 30(B)) that have a closing part 26 that matches the shape of the heating unit 51 shown in Figure 30 (Figure 30(C)).

[0080] Figure 32 shows another example of an aroma producing unit 2 having a closing portion 26 shaped to easily fit the shape of the heating unit 51 for insertion, and Figure 33 shows an aroma cartridge 11 in which an aroma producing unit 2 having the closing portion 26 shown in Figure 32 is filled into an aroma producing unit case 101.

[0081] Figure 34 shows an example of an aroma cartridge 11 configured such that a heating adapter 27 is inserted into the aroma producing unit 2 and heat from the heating unit 51 is indirectly transferred to the aroma source. Figure 35 shows an example of an aroma cartridge different from that shown in Figure 34, in which the heating unit 51 is of a type that heats from the periphery and has a shape different from that of the examples described above, and a compatible heating adapter 27 is inserted into the aroma producing unit 2 and heat from the heating unit 51 is indirectly transferred to the aroma source. Figure 36 shows an example of the relationship between the heating unit 51 and the aroma cartridge 11 when the aroma cartridge 11 of Figure 35 is inserted into the heating unit 51 of the aroma device 5 via the heating adapter 27.

[0082] Figure 37 shows an example of an aroma producing unit case 101 configured such that a heating adapter 27 having a cover 27a that covers part of the aroma producing unit case 101 is inserted into the aroma producing unit 2, and the heat of the heating unit 51 is indirectly transferred to the aroma source via the heating adapter 27.

[0083] As a method for filling the filling portion 20 of the aroma generating case 101 with the aroma generating body 2, a method of directly filling the aroma source 21, which is the main body of the aroma generating body 2, may be employed, as shown in Figure 38. In this case, the shape of the aroma source 21 may be other than powder, granules, strips, or rods, for example. It is not limited to being solid, and may also be in the form of a gel or liquid. Alternatively, as shown in Figure 39, it is also possible to fill the aroma generating body 2 so as to have the various sub-aroma sources 21a to 21e described above, but without having the aroma source outer peripheral portion 22.

[0084] Furthermore, the fragrance source 21 can be a combination of various materials (fragrance source materials), so it can be prepared so that it can be selected according to the preferences of each individual user. Furthermore, by combining the components, it can be configured to match the change in time or the heating temperature setting of the fragrance device.

[0085] Although the embodiments to which the present invention is applied have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. The present invention can be modified in various ways based on the configurations described in the claims, and these modifications are also within the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0086] 2: Aroma generator 4: Cartridge outer periphery 4A, 4B: Packaging materials 5: Aromatic equipment 5 11: Aromatic cartridge 20: Filling section (space, gap) 20A: Filling section (space section) 20B, 20C: Void (space) 21: Fragrance source 21a: Secondary aroma source 21b: Secondary aroma source 21c: Secondary aroma source 21d: Secondary aroma source 21e: Secondary aroma source 22: Aroma source outer periphery 23: Heating joint 24: Base joint 26: Occlusion 27: Heating adapter 27a: Cover 29A to 29C: Dummy parts 30: Base part 31: Support part 32: Mouthpiece section 51: Heating part 53: Insertion part 101: Aroma generator case 241: Protrusion 242: Screw 311: Flow path 312: Support member 313: Partition wall part 321, 321B: filter member

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[Claim 1] An aroma cartridge to be attached to an aroma device, an aroma generator; an aroma generating unit case including a filling unit having a space for filling the aroma generating unit, a base unit in contact with the filling unit, and a cartridge outer periphery surrounding at least the outer periphery of the base unit; Equipped with the fragrance generating unit has a closing portion that closes the fragrance device side, The aroma source that is the main body of the aroma generating body is made from a tobacco plant or a solid containing nicotine extract, a heating joint portion is formed in the aroma generating body in a shape that conforms to the shape of the heating portion of the aroma device; The aroma source is in contact with the heating section, The blocking portion is formed to be blocked before heating and to be able to allow a part of the heating portion to penetrate when heated. A fragrance cartridge characterized by:

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