JP7507555B2 - Aroma cartridges and aroma generators - Google Patents

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The present invention relates to an aroma generating body case for an aroma cartridge, an aroma generating body for an aroma cartridge, an aroma cartridge equipped with an aroma generating body for an aroma cartridge, and an aroma device equipped with an aroma cartridge.

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

In recent years, in line with the trend toward health promotion, including the elimination of smoking, products that allow users to enjoy smoking by heating a cartridge containing tobacco or non-tobacco ingredients without using a flame and inhaling the vaporized ingredients, have begun to become popular. One example of a tobacco filler that can be filled into such a heated aroma cartridge is one that uses a continuous sheet of homogenized tobacco (Patent Document 1).

Flavors such as menthol are also added to smoking articles to change their flavor; for example, a technology has been disclosed in which menthol is encapsulated and placed inside a filter (Patent Document 2).

Also, an article has been disclosed in which an aroma cartridge having an aroma cartridge filler at one end is inserted and heated to be smoked (Patent Document 3).
Furthermore, various inventions relating to heated aerosol generating articles are known. For example, an invention relating to a heated aerosol generating article having a plurality of airflow paths has been disclosed (Patent Document 4).

Japanese Patent No. 6017546 JP 2017-506891 A JP 2017-519915 A JP 2016-538848 A

In recent years, with the trend towards health promotion and the diversification of individual user preferences, there is a demand for fragrance devices that allow users to easily enjoy a variety of aromas and flavors.

In order to meet such demands, the object of the present invention is to provide an aroma device and an aroma cartridge for use therewith that allow users to easily enjoy a variety of aromas and flavors.

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 surrounding at least the outer periphery of the base section.
In an aroma generating unit case according to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the aroma cartridge is configured in a stick shape as a whole.
In a third aspect of the present invention, in the aroma generating unit case according to the first or second aspect, the base portion includes a mouthpiece serving as a mouthpiece.
An aroma producing body case according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is 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 generating unit case according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is any one of the first to fourth aspects, further comprising a partition portion between the filling portion and the base portion.
The aroma generating agent according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is filled in the filling section of the aroma generating agent case for use in the aroma cartridge of any one of the first to fifth aspects.
The aroma generating agent for an aroma cartridge in the seventh aspect of the present invention is filled into the filling section of an aroma generating agent case having a filling section for filling the aroma generating agent, 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 via the aroma generating agent case to an aroma device capable of sensing aromas.
The aroma generating body for an aroma cartridge according to the eighth aspect of the present invention is the same as that of the sixth or seventh aspect, in which the filling portion includes a space portion 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 generating body is directly placed in the space portion.
The aroma generating body for an aroma cartridge in a ninth aspect of the present invention is, in the sixth or seventh aspect, provided with 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 for an aroma cartridge according to the ninth aspect, wherein the base joint portion is detachably joinable to the base portion.
The 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 between the aroma generating unit and the base portion is strengthened by at least one of a screw and a fitting.
The aroma generating body for an aroma cartridge according to a twelfth aspect of the present invention is configured in any one of the ninth to eleventh aspects so that at least a part of it can be filled into the outer circumferential portion of the cartridge.
The aroma generating body for an aroma cartridge according to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention is the aroma generating body for an aroma cartridge according to the twelfth aspect, which is joined to the base portion when filled in the outer circumferential portion of the cartridge.
The aroma generating material for the aroma cartridge according to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention is the aroma generating material for the aroma cartridge according to the twelfth or thirteenth aspect, in which, 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 generating unit for an aroma cartridge according to the sixteenth aspect of the present invention is, in any one of the eighth to fourteenth aspects, the aroma source has a plurality of sub-aroma sources which differ from each other in at least one of the materials and components which form the source of the aroma and their arrangement within the aroma generating unit.
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 which forms the main body of the aroma generating unit, and the aroma source having a plurality of sub-aroma sources which differ from each other in at least one of the materials and components which form the source of the aroma and their arrangement within the aroma generating unit.
The aroma generating unit for an aroma cartridge according to an 18th aspect of the present invention is the 16th or 17th aspect, wherein the plurality of secondary aroma sources include a secondary aroma source to which heat is transferred from a heating section of the aroma device when the secondary aroma source is attached to the aroma device as part of the aroma cartridge.
The aroma generating unit for an aroma cartridge according to a 19th aspect of the present invention is the 18th aspect, wherein the plurality of auxiliary aroma sources include an auxiliary aroma source 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 generating unit for an aroma cartridge according to a twentieth aspect of the present invention is, in any one of the sixteenth to nineteenth 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 generating unit for an aroma cartridge according to a twenty-first aspect of the present invention is, in any one of the sixteenth to twentieth aspects, the plurality of secondary aroma sources include secondary aroma sources arranged along an inner circumference of the outer periphery of the aroma source.
The aroma generating unit 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 protrusion-shaped or needle-shaped heating part, the multiple auxiliary aroma sources include auxiliary aroma sources arranged around the heated part.
The aroma generating unit for an aroma cartridge according to a twenty-third aspect of the present invention is any one of the sixteenth to twenty-second aspects, wherein the plurality of secondary aroma sources include a secondary aroma source containing an aerosol former.
The aroma generating agent for an aroma cartridge according to a twenty-fourth aspect of the present invention is the twenty-third 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 dodecanediate, and dimethyl tetradecanediate.
The aroma generating unit for an aroma cartridge according to a twenty-fifth aspect of the present invention is, in any one of the sixteenth to twenty-fourth aspects, characterized in that the plurality of secondary aroma sources include a secondary aroma source containing crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone or silica.
The aroma generating unit for an aroma cartridge according to a twenty-sixth aspect of the present invention is any one of the sixteenth to twenty-fifth aspects, wherein the plurality of secondary aroma sources include a secondary aroma source containing microcrystalline cellulose.
The aroma generating unit for an aroma cartridge according to a 27th aspect of the present invention is 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, in the 27th aspect, contains as the polysaccharide 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 unit 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 auxiliary aroma sources include an auxiliary 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 generating unit for an aroma cartridge according to a 30th aspect of the present invention is, in any one of the 16th to 29th aspects, 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 material that is the source of the aroma.
The aroma generating body for an aroma cartridge according to a thirty-first aspect of the present invention, in the thirtieth aspect, comprises as the non-tobacco material at least one selected from the group consisting of stems and leaves of plants of the Linaceae family of the Cannabis order, stems and leaves of plants of the Musaceae family of the Zingiberales order, stems and leaves of plants of the Asparagaceae family of the Asparagaceae order, stems and leaves of plants of the Poaceae family of the Poaceae order, stems and leaves of plants of the Cyperaceae family of the Poaceae order, stems and leaves of plants of the Juncaceae family of the Poaceae order, stems and leaves of plants of the Eriocaulaceae family of the Poaceae order, stems and leaves of plants of the Typhaceae family of the Poaceae order, mushrooms, cotton, the bark of plants of the Thymelaeaceae family of the Myrtaceae order, and the bark of plants of the Mulberry family of the Rosales order.
The aroma generating body for an aroma cartridge according to the thirty-second aspect of the present invention, in the thirty-first or thirty-first aspect, comprises, as the non-tobacco material, one or more selected from the group consisting of seeds of a fruit of an angiosperm, pulp of a fruit of an angiosperm, pericarp of a fruit of an angiosperm, the fruit of an angiosperm, and stems and leaves of herbs.
The aroma generating agent for an aroma cartridge according to a thirty-third aspect of the present invention is the thirty-second aspect, wherein the seeds of the fruit of the angiosperm are 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.
The aroma generating body for an aroma cartridge according to a thirty-fourth aspect of the present invention, in the thirty-second or thirty-third aspect, contains, as the pulp of the fruit of the angiosperm, one or more selected from the pulp of European pear, apple, banana, Chinese pear, peach, fruits of plants of the genus Citrus in the family Rutaceae of the orders 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, grape of the species Vitis vinifesca in the family Vitaceae of the orders Vitaceae, and grape of the species Vitis labrusca in the family Vitaceae of the orders Vitaceae.
The aroma generating body for an aroma cartridge according to a thirty-fifth aspect of the present invention is, in any one of the twenty-seventh to thirty-first aspects, characterized in that the fruit of angiosperm contains one or more selected from the group consisting of coriander, allspice, star anise and pepper fruit.
The aroma generating agent for an aroma cartridge according to a thirty-sixth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the thirty-second to thirty-fifth aspects, comprises, as the stems and leaves of the herbs, one or more selected from the stems and leaves of tarragon, basil, rosemary, and lavender, as well as the leaves of allspice, oregano, thyme, dill, parsley, peppermint plants of the Lamiaceae family, spearmint plants of the Lamiaceae family, lemon balm, hyssop, savory, marjoram, lemongrass, bay leaf, sage, and lemon verbena.
The aroma generating unit for an aroma cartridge according to a thirty-seventh aspect of the present invention is in any one of the sixteenth to thirty-sixth aspects, further comprising an aroma source peripheral part that surrounds only the aroma source.
The aroma generating unit for an aroma cartridge according to a thirty-eighth aspect of the present invention is the thirty-seventh aspect, wherein any one or more of the plurality of sub aroma sources are detachably filled inside the outer circumferential portion of the aroma source.
The aroma generating unit for an aroma cartridge according to a thirty-ninth aspect of the present invention is the thirty-eighth aspect, which has a closing portion that closes the aroma appliance side at least as part of the aroma cartridge until it is attached to the aroma appliance.
The aroma generating element for an aroma cartridge according to a fortieth aspect of the present invention is the aroma generating element for an aroma cartridge of the thirty-ninth aspect, wherein the closing portion is formed into a shape that fits the shape of the heating joint.
The aroma generating unit for an aroma cartridge according to a forty-first aspect of the present invention is the thirty-seventh aspect, wherein the aroma source outer periphery has a plurality of separable sub-aroma source outer peripheries, each of which 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 any one of the 37th to 41st aspects, wherein the outer periphery of the aroma source has an aroma source exposure portion exposed outside the outer periphery of the cartridge.
The aroma generating unit for an aroma cartridge according to a 43rd aspect of the present invention is, in the 42nd aspect, the aroma source exposing portion has a heating joint which, when attached to the aroma device as part of the aroma cartridge, joins with a heating part of the aroma device to heat at least a part of the aroma source exposing portion.
The aroma generating body for the aroma cartridge according to the 44th aspect of the present invention, in any one of the 6th to 43rd aspects, is provided with a heating joint which, 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 generating body.
The aroma generating unit for an aroma cartridge according to a forty-fifth aspect of the present invention is the aroma generating unit for an aroma cartridge according to the forty-third or forty-fourth aspect, wherein the heating joint portion is formed into a shape that follows the shape of the corresponding heating portion.
An aroma cartridge according to a forty-sixth aspect of the present invention comprises an aroma generating unit for use in an aroma cartridge according to any one of the sixth to forty-fifth aspects.
The aroma cartridge of the 47th aspect of the present invention has an aroma generating body case for an aroma cartridge, which comprises a filling section for filling with an aroma generating 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 forms the main body of the aroma generating body is directly filled into the filling section.
A 48th aspect of the present invention is a heating unit adapter for an aroma device for transferring heat from a different heating unit capable of heating a different heating unit to a specified heating unit, when there is a different heating unit having a shape different from the shape of a specified heating unit, which is a heating unit of a specified aroma cartridge equipped with an aroma generating body for use in an aroma cartridge of any of the 6th to 47th aspects.
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 fiftieth aspect of the present invention is an aroma device having the different heating unit according to the forty-eighth aspect, and having the specified aroma cartridge attached thereto via the heating unit adaptor.
The fragrance device according to a fifty-first aspect of the present invention is the fragrance device of the forty-ninth or fiftieth aspect, which has a plurality of heating parts capable of independently controlling the amount of heat generated, as heating parts for heating the fragrance generating substance in the fragrance cartridge.
The aroma generating unit for an aroma cartridge in the 52nd aspect of the present invention, in the 45th aspect, has a plurality of sub-aroma sources which, when attached to the aroma device described in the 51st aspect, are different from one another in at least one of the materials and components that form the source of the aroma in the parts of the aroma source corresponding to the plurality of heating sections.
An aroma cartridge according to a fifty-third aspect of the present invention includes the aroma generating unit for use in an aroma cartridge according to the fifty-second aspect.
The fragrance device according to a fifty-fourth aspect of the present invention is the fifty-first aspect, in which the fragrance cartridge according to the fifty-third aspect is attached.

According to one aspect of the present invention, a fragrance device and a fragrance cartridge for use therewith are provided that allow users to easily enjoy a variety of fragrances and flavors.

FIG. 2 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 unit case shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an aroma generating unit filled in the aroma generating unit case shown in FIG. 1 . 2A to 2C are diagrams showing an example of a method for producing the aroma generating case shown in FIG. 1. 2A to 2C are diagrams showing an example of a method for producing the aroma generating case shown in FIG. 1. 2A to 2C are diagrams showing an example of a method for producing the aroma generating case shown in FIG. 1. 2A to 2C are diagrams showing an example of a method for producing the aroma generating case shown in FIG. 1. 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. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a main portion of an example of a usage form of the aroma cartridge. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generating case. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of another example of an aroma generating unit. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generating case. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing an example of a method for filling the aroma generating unit case shown in FIG. 9 with the aroma generating unit. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing another example of a method for filling the aroma generating unit case shown in FIG. 9 with the aroma generating unit. 1A to 1C are diagrams showing examples of shapes of a heating section provided in an aroma device. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another example of an aroma generating unit. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another example of an aroma generating unit. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another example of an aroma generating unit. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generating unit. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generating unit. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generating unit. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generating unit. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generating unit. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generating unit. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generating unit. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generating unit. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generating unit. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generating unit. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a method for filling an aroma generating unit case with an aroma generating unit. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing another example of a method for filling an aroma generating unit case with an aroma generating unit. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing another example of a method for filling an aroma generating unit case with an aroma generating unit. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing another example of a method for filling an aroma generating unit case with an aroma generating unit. FIG. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of another example of the aroma generating unit. FIG. 31 is a cross-sectional view of the aroma cartridge filled with the aroma generating material shown in FIG. 30. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of another example of an aroma generating unit. FIG. 33 is a cross-sectional view of the aroma cartridge filled with the aroma generating material shown in FIG. 32. 11 is a cross-sectional view of an example of a heating adapter, an aroma generating unit, and an aroma cartridge when the heating adapter is used. FIG. FIG. 35 is a cross-sectional view similar to FIG. 34, showing an example of a heater having an irregular shape. 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. 37 is a cross-sectional view similar to FIG. 36, showing another example in which the heating adapter has a different configuration. 11 is a cross-sectional view of another example of a method for filling an aroma generating unit into an aroma generating unit case. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing another example of a method for filling an aroma generating unit case with an aroma generating unit. FIG.

Below, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the following will show a schematic view of the scope necessary for the explanation of the present invention to achieve the object of the present invention, and will mainly explain the scope necessary for the explanation of the relevant parts of the present invention. The parts for which explanation is omitted will be based on known technology. Note that in the explanation of the drawings, the same elements are given the same reference numerals, and duplicate explanations will be omitted. Also, the dimensional ratios in the drawings may be exaggerated for the convenience of explanation and may differ from the actual ratios.

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

The aroma generating case 101 is configured in a stick shape as a whole and includes a filling section 20 having a gap into which the aroma generating substance 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.

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

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, silicone resin, but is not limited to this, and can also be formed using paper (paper with a high cellulose content, heat-resistant paper, etc.), glass, ceramic, synthetic resin such as plastic, other resin materials, etc., as long as they have excellent heat resistance.

As shown in FIG. 3, the aroma generating unit 2 includes an aroma source 21, which is the main body of the aroma generating unit 2, and a cylindrical aroma source outer periphery 22 that is provided separately from the cartridge outer periphery 4 of the aroma generating unit case 101 and surrounds only the outer periphery of the aroma source 21.

The aroma source 21 is, for example, rectangular or rod-shaped, and is often packed along the longitudinal direction of the aroma source outer periphery 22, but the aroma source 21 may be in a shape other than rectangular or rod-shaped, such as powder or granules. It is not limited to being solid, and may also be in a gel or liquid form. The aroma source outer periphery 22 is, for example, a cylindrical form made of thin paper such as tobacco paper.

The aroma source 21 may, for example, contain 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.

There are no particular limitations on the non-tobacco material, so long as it is a material other than a tobacco plant. Various parts of the plant can be used, such as roots (including bulbs, tuberous roots (tubers), bulbs, etc.), stems, tubers, bark (including stem bark, bark, etc.), leaves, flowers (including petals, pistils, stamens, etc.), tree trunks and branches, etc.

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

Bulbs include onion, red spider lily, tulip, hyacinth, garlic, shallot, lily, etc.; corms include crocus, gladiolus, freesia, iris, taro, konjac, etc.; tubers include cyclamen, anemone, begonia, Chinese chive, potato, apios, etc.; rhizomes include canna, lotus (lotus root), ginger, etc.; tuberous roots include dahlia, sweet potato, cassava, Jerusalem artichoke, etc.; rhizophores include Dioscorea genus (yams such as Chinese yam, wild yam, and Chinese yam), etc.; and others include turnip, burdock, carrot, radish, and kudzu. Stems include konjac, asparagus, bamboo shoots, udo, radish, yacon, etc.

The non-tobacco material may also include one or more selected from the seeds of angiosperm fruits, the pulp of angiosperm fruits, the pericarp of angiosperm fruits, the fruits of angiosperm plants, and the stems and leaves of herbs.

The seeds of the fruits of the 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.

The pulp of the fruit of the angiosperm includes one or more selected from the pulp 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 melon, strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, black currant, grape of the species Vitis vinifesca, family Vitis, order Vitaceae, and grape of the species Vitis labrusca, family Vitis, order Vitaceae.

Fruits of the above-mentioned angiosperms include one or more selected from coriander, allspice, star anise, and pepper fruits.

The stems and leaves of the herbs include at least one 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 leaf, sage, and lemon verbena.
The above-mentioned plants and the plants listed below contain carbohydrates, and are preferably used as at least a part of the materials of the aroma source 21. For example, starch includes corn starch, potato starch, sweet potato starch, tapioca starch, etc., and examples of use include thickeners, stabilizers, etc. These starches can be crosslinked to improve acid resistance, heat resistance, shear resistance, etc., esterified and etherified to improve storage stability and promote gelatinization, etc., and oxidized to improve transparency, film formability, storage stability, etc.

In addition, tamarind seed gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, etc. can be obtained from plant seeds, gum arabic, karaya gum, etc. from sap, pectin, etc. from fruits, and konjac mannan (glucomannan) with cellulose and agarose as the main components, soybean polysaccharides, etc. can be obtained from other plants, and these can be used as non-tobacco materials. Furthermore, modified substances such as cationized guar gum can also be used.

From seaweed, carrageenan, classified into three types, kappa carrageenan, iota carrageenan, and lambda carrageenan, agar, alginic acid, etc. can be obtained and used as non-tobacco materials. Carrageenan metal salts, sodium alginate, and other salts can also be used.

Plants used as herbs and spices can also be used, including gardenia fruit, kaffir lime leaves, myoga, mugwort, wasabi, ajowan seeds, anise, alfalfa, echinacea, shallots, 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, ma Examples of spices 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, rose buds (purple), rose hips, rose petals, rosemary, rose red, laurel, long pepper, sesame (raw sesame, roasted sesame), golden pepper, Sichuan pepper, Mitaka, Japanese pepper, chili pepper, yuzu, etc. Also, a mixture of various plants used as mixed spices (e.g. five-spice powder, garam masala, ras el hanout, barigoule, chicken curry masala, tandoori masala, quatre épices, herbes de Provence) and potpourri can be used.

In addition, the following plants that are the raw materials for tea can also be used. Specific examples include tea plant, angelica tree, amacha tea, aloe, ginkgo, turmeric, oak, Siberian laurel, 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, Japanese laurel, Swertia japonica, buckwheat, elm, dandelion, dokudami, eucommia, sword bean, elderberry, ratzillacosme.com do, pigeon barley, cassia, loquat, pine, mate, wheat, megusuri tree, mugwort, eucalyptus, monk fruit, rooibos, bitter melon, etc.

Not only do different plants produce different kinds of tea, but even the same plant can be made into different teas depending on how it is processed. To be more specific, there are various types of tea, such as Japanese tea, black tea, angelica tea, sweet tea, gynostemma tea, aloe tea, ginkgo leaf tea, oolong tea, turmeric tea, salicylic acid tea, Eleuthero tea, plantain tea, kakiodoshi tea, persimmon leaf tea, chamomile tea, Kawara Kesmei 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, and sakura tea. Examples include flan tea, shiitake mushroom tea, perilla tea, jasmine tea, ginger tea, horsetail tea, sekisho tea, swertia tea, buckwheat tea, taranoki tea, dandelion tea, sweet tea, dokudami tea, eucommia tea, sword bean tea, elderberry tea, nelumbo gracilis tea, pearl barley tea, hub tea, loquat leaf tea, pu-erh tea, safflower tea, pine needle tea, mate tea, barley tea, megusurinoki tea, mugwort tea, eucalyptus tea, monk fruit tea, rooibos tea, and bitter melon tea. For these teas, tea leaves after drinking may be used. Using tea leaves allows expensive teas to be reused and put to good use.

Kelp has been mentioned above as a specific example of a plant that can be used, but of course other plants that can be used include Ulva, Green Laver, Akamoku, Asakusa Nori, Eisenia, Iwanori (rock seaweed), Egonori, Gracilaria, Gagome Kombu, Ecklonia, Ganiashi, Kubirezuta, Kurome, Laminaria, Susabinori, Dulse, Chishimaku Nori, Tsuruarame, Agarwood, Tororo Kombu, Laminaria spp., Nori (seaweed), Habanori, Hijiki, Hitoegusa, Hirome, Funori, Bou Aonori, Makonbu, Mekabu, Mozuku, and Wakame.

Brown rice is given above 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), glaberrima (African rice), sativa (Asian rice), javanica (Javanese type, tropical island type, large grain), japonica (Japanese type, temperate island type, short grain), and NERICA (interspecific hybrid between Asian rice and African rice) can also be used, and can be used as flour or bran.

Although wheat is given above as a specific example of a plant that can be used, other types of wheat can also be used, 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), pearl barley (a fruit, not a seed), barnyard millet, fonio, wild rice, glutinous barley (a glutinous variety of barley), sorghum (sorghum, sorghum, sorghum), corn, and rye.

Although black beans are given above as a specific example of a plant that can be used, other legumes (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, bambara beans, chickpeas, hyacinth beans, scarlet beans, horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum), moth beans, lima beans, groundnuts, mung beans, lupines, lentils, and gram can also be used.

Buckwheat was mentioned above as a specific example of a plant that can be used, but other plants such as amaranth (Amaranthus gracilis), quinoa, and tartary buckwheat can also be used.

Shiitake mushrooms were mentioned above as a specific example of a plant that can be used, but other mushrooms such as matsutake, shiitake, hattake, shimeji, shiro, mushrooms, and agarics can also be used.

Also usable are 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. Other usable plants include by-products and pomace (sake lees, grape pomace (made of grape skins, seeds, and stalks)) from the production of fermented alcoholic beverages such as sake and wine. Furthermore, the various plants mentioned above may be mixed and used. Of course, plants other than those listed here can also be used.

In addition, herbal medicines known as Chinese herbal medicines are also used. Specific examples include indigo grass (aisou), madder root (akanekon), red-eyed oak (akamegashiwa), asenyaku (asenyaku), benzoin (ansokukou), ireisen (ireisen), inchinko (inchinko), fennel (fennel), turmeric (turmeric), black plum (ubai), cuckoo herb (uyaku), urabashi (urajirogashi), uva-ursi (uwa-ursi), eijitsu (eijits), cordyceps saccharum (corbiculatus), enmeisou (enmeisou), astragalus root (ougi), scutellaria (scutellaria), yellow spirit (ousei), yellow bark (oubaku), ohren (ouren), cherry bark (ouhi), hypericum (otogirisou), onji, sophora flower (kaika), and gaihaku (gaihaku). ), Kagosou (summer withered grass), Kashi (oak seed), Polygonum multiflorum (kashu), Zedoary (gajutsu), Cuckoo spice (cuckoo), Kudzu root (pueraria), Chamomile, Cucurbit root (calocon), Cucurbit kernel (calonin), Kankyo (dried ginger), Glycyrrhiza gracilis (licorice), Kantouka (canto ka), Gaiyo (mango leaf), Platycodon grandiflorum (platycodon), and Citrus fructus (kikyo). Kikushi (chrysanthemum flower), Kikoku (wheat husk), Kijitsu (kijitsu fruit), Chrysanthemum flower, Tangerine peel, Kyokatsu (apricot kernel), Kumquat (kinkan), Kinginka (kinginka), Money grass (kinsenso), Goji nut (lycium bark), Goji leaf (lycium bark), Sophora ginseng (sophora rhizome), Walnut (jujube), Bitter ash bark (kurenpi) , Kuromoji (black gram), Barley (wheat), Thorn (thorn), Cinnamon bark), Cassia seed (cassia seed), Cow's seed (kengoshi), Genjin (black ginseng), Glue candy (koui), Safflower (kouka), Synthetic quince (gokanpi), Fragrance (koukou), Fragrance drum (koushi), Fragrance (koju), Red ginseng (koujin), Corn nut (koubushi), Non-glutinous rice (kobei), Magnolia officinalis (kouboku), Strawberry (kohon), Gokahi (gokahi), Goshitsu (goshitsu), Euonymus chinensis (goshuyu), Tiger stalk root (gojokon), Burdock fruit (goboushi), Schisandra berry (gomishi), Bupleurum chinense (saiko), Asarum (saishin), Saffron, Mountain hawthorn (sankirai), Chinese hawthorn (hanthorn), Gardenia berry, Chinese yarrow, wild pea root, sour jujube kernel, Japanese pepper, Sanryo, Chinese yam, Rehmannia, Astragalus, Bark of the earth, Purple root, Perilla frutescens, Perilla leaves, Scutellaria baicalensis, Persimmon petal, Peony, Snakeskin seed, Shajin, Prunus peduncle, Prunus peduncle, Shukusha, Jyaku, Ginger, Palm fruit, Palm leaves, Hemp Ma, wheat, iris root, magnolia, female sapling, Qin bark, divine koji, Qin ginseng, pepper seed, green bark, stone sapling root, pomegranate bark, Dendrobium, river bow, Chinese quince, river bone, spindle flower, bone tree, herb, mulberry horn, mulberry parasite, blue ear, blue atractylodes, lateral oak leaf, intermittent, mulberry bark Uhakuhi, Sobok, Soyou, Sokyo pod, Rhubarb, Taiso, Daifukuhi, Sedge, Red sage, Bamboo root, Bamboo joint ginseng, Bamboo leaves, Chimo, Elm tree, Clove, Wisteria sinensis, Unripe mandarin orange peel, Tiannansho, Tianma, Tianmen winter, Capsicum anguicum seed, Angelica, Sesame, Cosmetic sage, Lamproot, Peach kernel, Orange peel, Rabbit silk seed, Chestnut, Eucommia, Angelica, Soybean root, Cinnamon root, Nutmeg, Honeysuckle, Carrot, Fritillaria, Malt, Oak kernel, White bean, Ocimum gracilis, Peppermint, Banka, Pinellia, Snake root, Lily root, White stalk, White snake tongue, Hyakunbo root, White atractylodes macrocarpa, White atractylodes macrocarpa, White atractylodes macrocarpa, Areca nut, Bowie, Reed root These include boukon, boufu, houo, dandelion root, peony bark, ephedra, hemp seed, mankeishi, pine resin, mokutsu, quince, mokko, myrrh, mokuzoku, yakan, yakuchi, yakoutou, monk fruit, orchid grass, longan nut, gentian, ryukyou, lingzhi, forsythia fruit, rensenso, lotus root, and reed root.

Furthermore, extracts of the non-tobacco materials exemplified above, so-called extracts, can also be used. The extracts may be in the form of liquid, starch syrup, powder, granules, solution, etc.

Next, examples of aerosol formers that can be used include 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, and dimethyl tetradecanedione, with glycerin and propylene glycol being particularly preferred. These aerosol formers can be used alone or in combination of two or more.

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, based on the total amount of the aroma source 21.

The content of the aerosol former in the aroma source 21 is preferably 30 parts by weight or more and 100 parts by weight or less, and particularly preferably 50 parts by weight or more and 80 parts by weight or less, per 100 parts by weight of the non-tobacco material.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the aroma source 21 contains microcrystalline cellulose. Microcrystalline cellulose is obtained, for example, by partially depolymerizing α-cellulose obtained from the pulp of a fibrous plant with an acid, removing the soluble portion, and appropriately crystallizing the insoluble portion, and is distinguished from celluloses used as binders or thickeners, which will be described later. When microcrystalline cellulose is added to the aroma source 21, even if the aroma source 21 loses water under dry conditions, the cellulose microcrystals maintain the structure of the aroma source 21, and have the effect of suppressing structural changes such as volumetric shrinkage.

Flavor additives that add flavor as needed are also preferably used. Examples of flavor additives include mint, cocoa, coffee, black tea extract, xylitol, etc. Also, food preservatives such as sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, benzoic acid, sodium benzoate, etc. may be added as needed. These ingredients may be used alone or in combination of two or more.

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

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

As the water-insoluble crosslinked polymer, it is preferable to use polyvinyl polypyrrolidone, which is a crosslinked product of polyvinyl pyrrolidone. 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 that are made water-insoluble by crosslinking water-soluble polysaccharides. Examples of crosslinked polysaccharides include polysaccharides that are epoxy crosslinked, ester crosslinked, or ether crosslinked.

The amount of menthol added should be sufficient to achieve the desired flavor. To impart menthol flavor, the menthol content in aroma source 21 should be approximately 0.1% by mass to 10% by mass relative to the total amount of aroma source 21. Another guideline is that the menthol content should preferably be approximately 0.2% by mass to 5% by mass.

In the aroma source 21, the content of polyvinyl polypyrrolidone 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 polyvinyl polypyrrolidone is 0.5 times or more and 6 times or less the content of menthol.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the aroma source 21 preferably 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 can contribute to moldability.

Examples of polysaccharides include 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, 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 kinds. In particular, from the viewpoint of improving moldability, it is preferable to use konjac mannan (glucomannan) as the polysaccharide.

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 celluloses, those that are particularly water-soluble are preferably used in order to bind (bond) non-tobacco materials.

Specific examples of the celluloses that can be used include 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. These celluloses can be used alone or in combination of two or more. In particular, it is preferable to use metal salts of celluloses, 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.

The content of cellulose in the aroma source 21 is preferably 1 part by mass or more and 30 parts by mass or less, 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, per 100 parts by mass of the non-tobacco material.

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

In the above example, the aroma generating case 101 is produced one by one, but as shown in FIG. 4B(A), a filter member 321B having a length equivalent to two filter members 321, two support members 312 on either side of the filter member 321, and two support members 312 and a dummy member 29A are arranged in a row and wrapped with a packaging member 4B that will become two cartridge outer peripheries 4 (FIG. 4B(B)), to produce two aroma generating cases 101 (FIG. 4B(C)), and finally divided in two in the middle, thereby completing two aroma generating cases 101 at the same time. In these cases, the aroma source 21 can be produced independently and in parallel with the aroma generating case 101, which makes it possible to reduce the manufacturing cost and shorten the manufacturing period of the aroma cartridge 11 (see FIG. 5). In addition, by providing a wide variety of aroma sources 21 with different aromatic flavors, smokers can enjoy the aroma of their choice depending on their mood.

As another example, as shown in FIG. 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 above-mentioned filter member 321B and two dummy members 29B, one on each side, are arranged in a row and wrapped with packaging material 4B that will become two cartridge outer peripheries 4 (FIG. 4C(B)). After that, the dummy member 29B is removed (FIG. 4C(C)), and two support members 312, one on each side, are inserted into the gaps 20B on both sides, sandwiching the filter member 321B, to produce two aroma generating cases 101 (FIG. 4B(C)). Finally, two aroma generating cases 101 can be completed at the same time by dividing the case in two in the center. In this case, not only the aroma source 21 but also the support members 312 are manufactured independently and in parallel, and then the aroma cartridge 11 can be manufactured.

As yet another example, as shown in FIG. 4D(A), a dummy member 29C with a length equal to or greater than two aroma generating cases 101 is prepared, and a cartridge outer periphery 4 (for two units) is produced by wrapping the packaging member 4B around it (FIG. 4D(B)). After removing the dummy member 29C (FIG. 4D(C)), two filter members 321B are inserted into the gap 20C (FIG. 4C(C)), and two support members 312 are inserted to produce two aroma generating cases 101 (FIG. 4B(C)). Finally, the two aroma generating cases 101 can be completed at the same time by dividing them in half in the middle. 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.

Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of an aroma cartridge 11 in which the filling section 20 of the aroma generating case 101 shown in Figure 1 is filled with the aroma generating agent 2 shown in Figure 3.

The aroma cartridge 11 is configured so that the aroma generator 2 filled in the filling section 20 of the aroma generator case 101 can be detachably joined to the base section 30. Therefore, by preparing many different types of aroma generators 2 with different aroma source 21 components and filling the aroma generator case 101 with a preferred aroma generator 2 from among them, a variety of aromas can be enjoyed with one aroma cartridge 11.

Figure 6 shows an example of how the aroma cartridge 11 is used. When used by a user, the aroma cartridge 11 is inserted into an insertion part 53 of the aroma device 5. Inside the aroma 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 the aroma device 5.

When the aroma cartridge 11 is inserted into the aroma device 5, part of the heating section 51 is inserted into the interior of the aroma generating unit 2 (aroma source 21). When the user then turns on the battery, the heat generated by the heating section 51 warms the aroma source 21, generating an aerosol containing the aromatic components. Next, when the user holds the mouthpiece section 32 of the aroma cartridge 11, exposed from the insertion section 53 of the aroma device 5, in their mouth and inhales, the aerosol containing the aromatic 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 section 32, and reaches the user's oral cavity.

Figure 7 shows another example of the aroma generating unit case 101. Figure 7 (A) shows an example in which a partition 313 is provided between the filling section 20 and the support section 31 to prevent the aroma source 21 of the aroma generating unit 2 filled in the filling section 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 the aerosol containing the aroma components generated from the aroma source 21 of the aroma generating unit 2, such as a breathable filter or tissue paper.

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

Figure 8 shows an example in which a base joint 24 that can be removably joined to the base 30 of the aroma generating case 101 is provided on the aroma source outer periphery 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 the support member 312 (see Figure 8 (A)) and a structure with a screw 242 that screws into the support member 312 (see Figure 8 (B)).

Figure 9 shows another example of an aroma generating case 101. The aroma generating 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. The aroma generating case 101 shown in Figures 1 and 2 had a void part (space part) as the filling part 20, but here the end part (space part) of the aroma generating case 101 on the aroma generating body 2 side is used as the filling part 20A.

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

As shown in FIG. 12, the tip of the heating unit 51 provided in the aroma device 5 (FIG. 6) can have various shapes, such as a needle shape or a protrusion shape. Although not shown in the figure, it may also be, for example, a blade shape.

Also, as shown in Figs. 13 to 15, a heating joint 23 capable of joining the heating unit 51 and heating at least a part of the aroma source 21 may be provided at one end of the aroma generating unit 2 that contacts the heating unit 51. This allows the heat of the heating unit 51 to be rapidly transferred to the aroma source 21 in the aroma generating unit 2.

The heat joint 23 is preferably formed in a shape that matches the shape of the corresponding heating part 51. A blocking part 26 may be provided in part of the heat joint 23 to prevent the fragrance component from dissipating from the fragrance source 21 before use. The blocking part 26 is preferably formed in a shape that matches the shape of the heat joint 23, using a material such as wax, so that it is blocked before heating and can be penetrated by part of the heating part 51 when heated.

As shown in Figures 16 to 25, the aroma generating 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 within the aroma generating unit 2. This allows the user to enjoy a variety of aromas that are a mixture of multiple types of aromas.

In this case, it is preferable to place a part of the sub-fragrance sources 21a to 21e, particularly the sub-fragrance sources containing components that are difficult to volatilize, in a position where the heat of the heating unit 51 is directly transferred when the sub-fragrance sources 21a to 21e are attached to the fragrance device 5 as part of the fragrance cartridge 11 (for example, the sub-fragrance sources 21a and 21e in FIG. 16). It is also preferable to place a part of the sub-fragrance sources 21a to 21e, particularly the sub-fragrance sources containing components that are easily volatilized by heating, on the opposite side of the sub-fragrance source to which the heat from the heating unit 51 is transferred (for example, the sub-fragrance source 21d in FIG. 16).

In addition, a portion of the secondary fragrance sources 21a-21e may be positioned to prevent the other portions of the secondary fragrance sources 21a-21e from being exposed to the outside of the fragrance generating unit 2 (for example, the secondary fragrance sources 21a, 21b in Figure 16).

In addition, a portion of the secondary fragrance sources 21a to 21e may be arranged along the inner circumference of the fragrance source outer periphery 22 of the fragrance generating unit 2 (for example, the secondary fragrance source 21c in Figure 16).

When the aroma generating unit 2 is filled into the aroma generating unit case 101, the sub aroma sources 21a to 21e may be formed as a single unit in advance and filled into the aroma generating unit 2, or they may be divided into a number of sub aroma sources and filled, as shown in Figures 26 and 27. Note that in the illustration, the shape is that of Figure 16(A), but the shape of Figure 17(A) can also be used in the same way.

In addition, when the heating unit 51 provided in the aroma device 5 (FIG. 6) is of the type that heats from the outside (ambient) (see FIG. 29(A)), or when this is combined with a heating needle (see FIG. 28(A)), for example, as shown in FIGS. 28 and 29,
The aroma generating unit 2 may be configured so that a part of the aroma generating unit 2 is exposed to the outside of the aroma generating unit case 101, thereby ensuring sufficient heating.

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

Figure 32 shows, as another example, an aroma generating unit 2 having a blocking portion 26 shaped to easily insert the heating unit 51 according to the shape of the heating unit 51, and Figure 33 shows an aroma cartridge 11 in which the aroma generating unit case 101 is filled with the aroma generating unit 2 having the blocking portion 26 shown in Figure 32.

Figure 34 shows an example of an aroma cartridge 11 configured to indirectly transfer heat from the heating unit 51 to the aroma source by inserting a heating adapter 27 into the aroma generating unit 2. Figure 35 shows an example of an aroma cartridge configured to indirectly transfer heat from the heating unit 51 to the aroma source by inserting a compatible heating adapter 27 into the aroma generating unit 2 when the shape of the heating unit 51 is a type that heats from the periphery and is a different shape from the above examples, which is another example from Figure 34. 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.

Figure 37 shows an example of an aroma generating unit case 101 configured such that a heating adapter 27 with a cover 27a covering a part of the aroma generating unit case 101 is inserted into the aroma generating unit 2, and the heat of the heating unit 51 is indirectly transferred to the aroma source via the heating adapter 27.

As a method for filling the filling section 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 FIG. 38. In this case, the shape of the aroma source 21 may be a shape other than, for example, powder, granules, strips, rods, etc. Also, it is not limited to being solid, and may be in the form of a gel or liquid. Also, as shown in FIG. 39, for example, it is possible to fill the aroma generating body 2 so as to have the various sub-aroma sources 21a to 21e, etc., described above, but without having the aroma source outer periphery 22.

In addition, the fragrance source 21 can be a combination of various materials (fragrance source materials), so it can be prepared so that each user can select according to their preferences. In addition, the configuration can be combined to create a configuration that matches the change in time or the heating temperature setting of the fragrance device.

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 configuration described in the claims, and these modifications are also within the scope of the present invention.

2: Aroma generating body 4: Cartridge outer periphery 4A, 4B: Packaging member 5: Aroma device 5
11: Fragrance cartridge 20: Filling section (space section, void section)
20A: Filling section (space section)
20B, 20C: gap (space)
21: Fragrance source 21a: Sub fragrance source 21b: Sub fragrance source 21c: Sub fragrance source 21d: Sub fragrance source 21e: Sub fragrance source 22: Fragrance source outer periphery 23: Heating joint 24: Base joint 26: Closure 27: Heating adapter 27a: Cover 29A-29C: Dummy member 30: Base 31: Support 32: Mouthpiece 51: Heating member 53: Insert 101: Fragrance generating body case 241: Protrusion 242: Screw 311: Flow path 312: Support member 313: Partition 321, 321B: Filter member

Claims (3)

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 aroma source which is the main body of the aroma generating body is made of a cellulose-based polymer containing a nicotine extract,
The fragrance is packed in a cylindrical shape along the outer periphery in the longitudinal direction.
The aroma generating body can be removably attached to the base portion .
The aromatic cartridge is characterized by: The aroma cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the base portion includes a mouthpiece that serves as a mouthpiece. the aroma generating agent is filled into the filling section of an aroma generating agent case, the filling section having a space for filling the aroma generating agent, a base section in contact with the filling section, and a cartridge outer periphery surrounding at least the outer periphery of the base section;
The aroma source which is the main body of the aroma generating body is made of a cellulose-based polymer containing a nicotine extract,
The aroma is packed in a cylindrical shape along the outer periphery in the longitudinal direction.
The fragrance generating unit is attached to the fragrance device via the fragrance generating unit case,
The base portion can be detachably joined to the base portion .
An aroma generating body for an aroma cartridge, comprising:

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