TW202014108A - Method for manufacturing a smoking article - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a method for manufacturing a smoking article which has a tobacco segment comprised of a tobacco rod and a cooling segment, and a filter segment. Said method for manufacturing a smoking article comprises the steps as follows: (A) preparing a double length tobacco segment comprised of a double length tobacco rod having twice the length of said tobacco rod and being separable at a central portion in a lengthwise direction thereof, and two cooling segments abutting against two ends of said double length tobacco rod; (B) separating said double length tobacco segment at said central portion, and producing a separated pair of tobacco segments, where said pair of tobacco segments are reversed, such that the tobacco rod parts are disposed outside, the lengthwise axes of said pair of tobacco segments are in the same direction, and said cooling segments are arranged to be opposingly spaced apart from each other; (C) preparing a double length filter segment having twice the length of said filter segment, and producing a complex segment by arranging said double length filter segment between the foregoing spaced-apart portions in a manner where two ends of said double length filter segment abut against the ends of the cooling segments of said tobacco segments; (D) integrating said complex segment by wrapping it with a piece of tip paper so as to manufacture a double length smoking article having twice the length of said smoking article; and (E) cutting said double length smoking article at a central portion in a lengthwise direction thereof to produce smoking articles.

Description

吸煙物品的製造方法 Manufacturing method of smoking articles

本發明係關於一種吸煙物品的製造方法。 The invention relates to a method for manufacturing smoking articles.

具備煙草桿(tobacco rod)、冷卻節段(segment)、及過濾器節段(filter segment)之煙草等的吸煙物品，以往係使用複數層外層紙(tip paper)而製造。例如，在專利文獻1中，係揭示一種藉由複數層外層紙來捲住複數個構件之吸煙物品的製造方法。具體而言，專利文獻1係揭示一種將聚乳酸過濾器、中空過濾器、及煙草桿依序鄰接而配置，並將該等構件以第2外層紙予以捲住，接著在該捲住之構件之聚乳酸過濾端鄰接配置煙嘴過濾器(mouthpiece filter)，並將該等構件以第1外層紙予以捲住的方法。然而，該方法係當在構件彼此的接縫產生間隙時就會產生空氣洩漏等，因此未以第2外層紙將聚乳酸過濾器予以完全覆蓋，而是在聚乳酸過濾器的前端部設置非覆蓋部。 Smoking articles such as tobacco with a tobacco rod, cooling segment, and filter segment have previously been manufactured using multiple layers of tip paper. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a method for manufacturing a smoking article in which a plurality of members are wrapped by a plurality of layers of outer paper. Specifically, Patent Document 1 discloses a member in which a polylactic acid filter, a hollow filter, and a tobacco rod are sequentially arranged adjacent to each other, and these members are wound with a second outer layer of paper, and then the wound member A mouthpiece filter is arranged adjacent to the polylactic acid filter end, and these members are wrapped with a first outer layer of paper. However, in this method, air leakage or the like occurs when a gap occurs between the joints of the members. Therefore, the polylactic acid filter is not completely covered with the second outer layer of paper, but the tip of the polylactic acid filter is provided with Covering department.

[先前技術文獻] [Prior Technical Literature] [專利文獻] [Patent Literature]

專利文獻1：日本國際公開第2017/081144號 Patent Literature 1: Japanese International Publication No. 2017/081144

專利文獻1所記載的方法，必須精細控制外層紙的大小，而會有製造上的限制。尤其發明人等已發現在專利文獻1的方法中，當要經過使經由第2外層紙所捲住的構件反轉的步驟而製造吸煙物品時，若未極為嚴格地控制住外層紙的大小，則製造會變得極為困難。再者，當包含複數個要以外層紙連接的步驟時，亦有可能會使煙草桿損傷。有鑑於此情形，本發明之目的為提供一種可效率良好地製造吸煙物品的方法。 The method described in Patent Document 1 requires fine control of the size of the outer layer paper, and there are manufacturing limitations. In particular, the inventors have found that in the method of Patent Document 1, when a smoking article is to be manufactured through the step of reversing the member wound through the second outer paper, if the size of the outer paper is not strictly controlled, Then manufacturing becomes extremely difficult. Furthermore, when a plurality of steps to connect the outer paper are included, the tobacco rod may also be damaged. In view of this situation, an object of the present invention is to provide a method for efficiently manufacturing smoking articles.

發明人等係將藉由外層紙來連接的步驟設為1次，藉此解決上述課題。亦即，前述課題係藉由以下的本發明來解決。 The inventors solved the above-mentioned problem by making the step of connecting by the outer layer paper once. That is, the aforementioned problem is solved by the following invention.

[態樣1]一種吸煙物品的製造方法，該吸煙物品係具備包含煙草桿及冷卻節段的煙草節段、以及過濾器節段，該吸煙物品的製造方法係包括：(A)準備包含具有前述煙草桿之2倍長度且在其長邊方向中央部可分離之雙倍長度煙草桿、及抵接於該雙倍長度煙草桿之兩端之2個冷卻節段的雙倍長度煙草節段的步驟； (B)將前述雙倍長度煙草節段在前述中央部分離且製作分離後的一對煙草節段，使該一對煙草節段反轉，並以兩者的長邊方向軸成為相同且使前述冷卻節段彼此相對向之方式設隔開部而配置的步驟；(C)準備具有前述過濾器節段之2倍長度的雙倍長度過濾器節段，且以該雙倍長度過濾器節段之兩端與前述煙草節段之冷卻節段側之端抵接之方式配置於前述隔開部而製作複合節段的步驟；(D)藉由1片外層紙將前述複合節段予以包覆而一體化，以製造具有前述吸煙物品之2倍長度之雙倍長度吸煙物品的步驟；及(E)將前述雙倍長度吸煙物品在其長邊方向的中央部予以切斷，以作為吸煙物品的步驟。 [Aspect 1] A method of manufacturing a smoking article comprising a tobacco segment including a tobacco rod and a cooling segment, and a filter segment, the method of manufacturing the smoking article includes: (A) preparing to include The double-length tobacco rod of double length of the aforementioned tobacco rod and separable at the central part in the longitudinal direction thereof, and the double-length tobacco segment of two cooling segments abutting on both ends of the double-length tobacco rod A step of; (B) Separate the double-length tobacco segments at the central portion and make a separated pair of tobacco segments, invert the pair of tobacco segments, and make the longitudinal axes of both of them the same and make The step of arranging the partitions so that the aforementioned cooling segments face each other; (C) preparing a double-length filter segment having twice the length of the aforementioned filter segment, and using the double-length filter segment The step of making a composite segment by arranging both ends of the segment and the end of the cooling segment side of the tobacco segment in the spaced portion; (D) wrapping the composite segment with a piece of outer paper The process of manufacturing a double-length smoking article having twice the length of the aforementioned smoking article; and (E) cutting the double-length smoking article at the central part of the longitudinal direction thereof as smoking Item steps.

[態樣2]如態樣1所述的製造方法，其中，前述步驟(A)係更具備在前述雙倍長度煙草桿添加香料的步驟。 [Aspect 2] The production method according to aspect 1, wherein the step (A) further includes a step of adding flavor to the double-length tobacco rod.

[態樣3]如態樣1或2所述的製造方法，其中，前述步驟(A)係更具備：藉由包裝材料(wrapper)將前述雙倍長度煙草桿予以包覆的步驟。 [Aspect 3] The manufacturing method according to aspect 1 or 2, wherein the step (A) further includes a step of coating the double-length tobacco rod with a wrapper.

[態樣4]如態樣1至3中任一態樣所述的製造方法，其中，前述包裝材料係含有香料的外層紙。 [Aspect 4] The manufacturing method according to any one of aspects 1 to 3, wherein the packaging material is a fragrance-containing outer layer paper.

[態樣5]如態樣1至4中任一態樣所述的製造方法，其中，前述步驟(A)係準備包含具有前述煙草桿之2倍長度之雙倍長度煙草桿、及抵接於該雙倍長度煙草桿之兩端之2個冷卻節段的雙倍長度煙草節段，且將該雙倍長度煙 草節段在其長邊方向的中央部切斷，藉此準備雙倍長度煙草節段的步驟。 [Aspect 5] The manufacturing method according to any one of aspects 1 to 4, wherein the step (A) is to prepare a double-length tobacco rod having twice the length of the tobacco rod, and abutment Double-length tobacco segments at the two cooling segments at both ends of the double-length tobacco rod, and the double-length tobacco The grass segment is cut at the center in the longitudinal direction thereof, thereby preparing a step for doubling the length of the tobacco segment.

[態樣6]如態樣1至5中任一態樣所述的製造方法，其中，前述過濾器節段係具備醋酸鹽過濾器及中孔過濾器。 [Aspect 6] The manufacturing method according to any one of aspects 1 to 5, wherein the filter segment includes an acetate filter and a mesopore filter.

[態樣7]如態樣1至6中任一態樣所述的製造方法，其中，前述吸煙物品係在下游方向依序具備煙草桿、冷卻節段、及過濾器節段。 [Aspect 7] The manufacturing method according to any one of aspects 1 to 6, wherein the smoking article includes a tobacco rod, a cooling section, and a filter section in the downstream direction.

[態樣8]如態樣1至7中任一態樣所述的製造方法，其中，前述煙草桿的直徑係比鄰接之構件的直徑更大。 [Aspect 8] The manufacturing method according to any one of aspects 1 to 7, wherein the diameter of the tobacco rod is larger than the diameter of adjacent members.

[態樣9]如態樣8所述的製造方法，其中，前述煙草桿的直徑係比鄰接之構件的直徑大0.05至0.15mm。 [Aspect 9] The manufacturing method according to aspect 8, wherein the diameter of the tobacco rod is larger than the diameter of the adjacent member by 0.05 to 0.15 mm.

[態樣10]如態樣8所述的製造方法，其中，前述煙草桿的直徑係比鄰接之構件的直徑大0.5至2.5%。 [Aspect 10] The manufacturing method according to aspect 8, wherein the diameter of the tobacco rod is 0.5 to 2.5% larger than the diameter of the adjacent member.

[態樣11]如態樣1至10中任一態樣所述的製造方法，其中，與前述煙草桿鄰接之節段的剛性，係比該煙草桿之剛性更大。 [Aspect 11] The manufacturing method according to any one of aspects 1 to 10, wherein the rigidity of the segment adjacent to the tobacco rod is greater than the rigidity of the tobacco rod.

[態樣12]如態樣1至11中任一態樣所述的製造方法，其中，前述冷卻節段係具備在圓周方向具有複數個開孔的紙管。 [Aspect 12] The manufacturing method according to any one of aspects 1 to 11, wherein the cooling section is provided with a paper tube having a plurality of openings in the circumferential direction.

[態樣13]如態樣12所述的製造方法，係更具備：前述冷卻節段具有紙管且藉由雷射加工在該紙管之圓周方向設置複數個開孔的步驟。 [Aspect 13] The manufacturing method according to aspect 12, further comprising the step of providing the cooling section with a paper tube and providing a plurality of openings in the circumferential direction of the paper tube by laser processing.

[態樣14]如態樣1至13中任一態樣所述的製造方法，其中，前述(D)步驟係準備將前述外層紙之一部分接著 於前述複合節段之圓周面的前驅體，且將該前驅體配置在滾動轉筒(rolling drum)及與該滾動轉筒之圓周面相對向而設置之滾動手臂(rolling hand)之間，且藉由使該前驅體在該滾動轉筒之圓周面上旋轉而實施之步驟； 前述滾動轉筒或滾動手臂之與前述煙草桿部相對向的部分，係具備用以在與該煙草桿部之間形成空隙的凹部。 [Aspect 14] The manufacturing method according to any one of aspects 1 to 13, wherein the step (D) is to prepare a part of the outer layer paper A precursor on the circumferential surface of the aforementioned composite segment, and the precursor is arranged between a rolling drum and a rolling hand provided opposite to the circumferential surface of the rolling drum, and Steps performed by rotating the precursor on the circumferential surface of the rolling drum; The portion of the rolling drum or the rolling arm facing the tobacco rod is provided with a recess for forming a gap with the tobacco rod.

依據本發明，可提供一種可效率良好地製造吸煙物品的方法。 According to the present invention, a method for efficiently manufacturing smoking articles can be provided.

1‧‧‧煙草桿 1‧‧‧Tobacco rod

1w‧‧‧雙倍長度煙草桿 1w‧‧‧Double length tobacco rod

1w’‧‧‧可分離的雙倍長度煙草桿 1w’‧‧‧Separable double length tobacco rod

3‧‧‧冷卻節段 3‧‧‧cooling section

5‧‧‧過濾器節段 5‧‧‧Filter section

5w‧‧‧雙倍長度過濾器節段 5w‧‧‧Double length filter segment

7‧‧‧外層紙 7‧‧‧Outer paper

10‧‧‧煙草節段 10‧‧‧Tobacco Segment

10w‧‧‧雙倍長度煙草節段 10w‧‧‧Double length tobacco segment

51‧‧‧過濾器 51‧‧‧filter

53‧‧‧中孔 53‧‧‧Medium hole

80‧‧‧製造裝置 80‧‧‧Manufacturing device

81‧‧‧第1單元 81‧‧‧ Unit 1

81f‧‧‧供給裝置 81f‧‧‧Supply device

81s‧‧‧分離轉筒 81s‧‧‧separation drum

82‧‧‧第2單元 82‧‧‧ Unit 2

82a‧‧‧取回轉筒 82a‧‧‧ Take the rotary cylinder

82f‧‧‧供給裝置 82f‧‧‧Supply device

82p‧‧‧取出轉筒 82p‧‧‧ Take out the drum

82t‧‧‧移送轉筒 82t‧‧‧transfer drum

83‧‧‧第3單元 83‧‧‧ Unit 3

83c‧‧‧切削轉筒 83c‧‧‧cutting drum

83c’‧‧‧切削器 83c’‧‧‧Cutter

84‧‧‧第4單元 84‧‧‧ Module 4

84i‧‧‧反轉轉筒 84i‧‧‧reversing drum

84i’‧‧‧反轉轉筒 84i’‧‧‧reversing drum

85‧‧‧第5單元 85‧‧‧ Unit 5

85a‧‧‧取回轉筒 85a‧‧‧take rotary cylinder

85f‧‧‧外層紙供給裝置 85f‧‧‧Outer paper supply device

85p‧‧‧取出轉筒 85p‧‧‧ Take out the drum

86‧‧‧第6單元 86‧‧‧ Unit 6

86f‧‧‧外層紙供給裝置 86f‧‧‧Outer paper supply device

86h‧‧‧滾動手臂 86h‧‧‧Rolling arm

86r‧‧‧滾筒轉筒 86r‧‧‧Roller drum

86t‧‧‧移送轉筒 86t‧‧‧transfer drum

87‧‧‧第7單元 87‧‧‧ Unit 7

87a‧‧‧取回轉筒 87a‧‧‧take rotary cylinder

87c‧‧‧切削轉筒 87c‧‧‧cutting drum

87c’‧‧‧切削器 87c’‧‧‧Cutter

90‧‧‧複合節段 90‧‧‧complex segment

92‧‧‧前驅體 92‧‧‧Precursor

100‧‧‧吸煙物品 100‧‧‧Smoking items

100w‧‧‧雙倍長度吸煙物品 100w‧‧‧Double length smoking items

F‧‧‧香料添加部分 F‧‧‧Spices added part

F’‧‧‧倍含有香料之紙所包覆的部分 F’‧‧‧ times the part covered with spice-containing paper

第1圖係顯示吸煙物品之概要的圖。 Figure 1 is a diagram showing an overview of smoking articles.

第2圖係顯示本發明之製造方法之一態樣的圖。 FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an aspect of the manufacturing method of the present invention.

第3圖係顯示本發明之製造方法之步驟(A)之一態樣的圖。 FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an aspect of step (A) of the manufacturing method of the present invention.

第4圖係顯示說明剛性之測量方法的圖。 Fig. 4 is a diagram illustrating a method of measuring rigidity.

第5圖係顯示實施本發明之製造方法之裝置之一態樣的圖。 Fig. 5 is a diagram showing an aspect of an apparatus for implementing the manufacturing method of the present invention.

第6圖係顯示步驟(B)之一態樣的圖。 Figure 6 is a diagram showing one aspect of step (B).

第7圖係顯示步驟(D)之一態樣的圖。 Figure 7 is a diagram showing one aspect of step (D).

第8圖係顯示步驟(D)之一態樣的圖。 Figure 8 is a diagram showing one aspect of step (D).

本發明係關於一種具備煙草桿、冷卻節段、 及過濾器節段之吸煙物品的製造方法。以下詳細說明本發明。在本發明中X至Y係包括屬於其端值的X及Y。 The invention relates to a tobacco rod, a cooling section, And the manufacturing method of smoking articles in the filter section. The present invention will be described in detail below. In the present invention, X to Y include X and Y belonging to their end values.

1、吸煙物品 1. Smoking items

本發明之吸煙物品係具備煙草桿、冷卻節段、及過濾器節段。第1圖(i)係顯示本發明之吸煙物品的一態樣。圖中，100係吸煙物品，1係煙草桿，3係冷卻節段，5係過濾器節段，7係外層紙。 The smoking article of the present invention includes a tobacco rod, a cooling section, and a filter section. Fig. 1(i) shows an aspect of the smoking article of the present invention. In the picture, 100 series smoking articles, 1 series tobacco rods, 3 series cooling sections, 5 series filter sections, and 7 series outer paper.

(1)煙草桿 (1) Tobacco rod

所謂煙草桿係指用以產生煙草原料中所含之吸嚐香味成分之大致圓柱狀的構件，具備煙草填充材及捲住其周圍的捲紙。煙草充填材並無限定，例如可使用煙絲、煙草片材(tabacco sheet)等。具體而言，係可在捲紙內充填將已乾燥的煙草葉裁切為寬度0.8至1.2mm而成的煙絲。此外，亦可將已乾燥的煙草葉經過粉碎而均勻化成平均粒徑為20至200μm左右者進行片材加工，且將其經過裁切成寬度0.8至1.2mm者予以充填於捲紙內。亦可不裁切該片材而進行積聚(gather)加工、摺疊、或作成漩渦狀而充填於捲紙內。亦可將該片材裁切成長條狀而將該等以同心圓狀或長條之長邊方向與煙草桿之長邊方向成為平行之方式充填於捲紙內。 The so-called tobacco rod refers to a substantially cylindrical member used to produce flavor components contained in tobacco raw materials, and is provided with a tobacco filler and a roll of paper wrapped around it. The tobacco filler is not limited, and for example, shredded tobacco, tabacco sheet, etc. can be used. Specifically, the rolled paper can be filled with cut tobacco obtained by cutting dried tobacco leaves into a width of 0.8 to 1.2 mm. In addition, the dried tobacco leaves can be crushed to homogenize to an average particle size of about 20 to 200 μm for sheet processing, and cut to a width of 0.8 to 1.2 mm to be filled in roll paper. It is also possible to gather, roll, or swirl the sheet without cutting the sheet, and fill it in the roll paper. The sheet may be cut into long strips, and these may be filled into the roll paper in such a manner that the long side direction of the concentric circle or the long side and the long side direction of the tobacco rod become parallel.

煙草桿1亦可伴隨著加熱而產生霧氣(aerosol)。為了促進霧氣的產生，係以在煙草充填材中 添加甘油(glycerin)、丙二醇(propylene glycol)、1,3-丁二醇(1,3-butanediol)等之多元醇(polyols)等之霧氣源為佳。霧氣源的添加量，較佳為相對於煙草充填劑的乾燥重量為5至50重量%，更佳為10至30重量%。此外，煙草桿亦可含有薄荷(menthol)等的香料。煙草桿1的長度雖無限定，但較佳為15至25mm。其直徑雖亦無限定，但較佳為6.5至7.5mm。然而，當鄰接之構件的剛性比該煙草桿的剛性更高時，煙草桿的直徑，較佳為比鄰接之構件的直徑更大。此係因為可減低煙草桿的變形之故。從此觀點而言，煙草桿的直徑較佳為比鄰接之構件的直徑大0.5至2.5%，且更佳為大1.0至2.0%。在實際尺寸上，煙草桿的直徑，較佳為比鄰接之構件之直徑大0.05至0.15mm左右。以鄰接的構件而言，係例如有冷卻節段及過濾器節段。 The tobacco rod 1 may also generate aerosol with heating. In order to promote the generation of mist, it is used in tobacco fillers It is better to add a mist source such as glycerin, propylene glycol, 1,3-butanediol and other polyols. The addition amount of the mist source is preferably 5 to 50% by weight relative to the dry weight of the tobacco filler, and more preferably 10 to 30% by weight. In addition, the tobacco rod may also contain spices such as menthol. Although the length of the tobacco rod 1 is not limited, it is preferably 15 to 25 mm. Although its diameter is not limited, it is preferably 6.5 to 7.5 mm. However, when the rigidity of the adjacent member is higher than the rigidity of the tobacco rod, the diameter of the tobacco rod is preferably larger than the diameter of the adjacent member. This is because the deformation of the tobacco rod can be reduced. From this viewpoint, the diameter of the tobacco rod is preferably 0.5 to 2.5% larger than the diameter of the adjacent member, and more preferably 1.0 to 2.0% larger. In actual size, the diameter of the tobacco rod is preferably larger than the diameter of the adjacent member by about 0.05 to 0.15 mm. For adjacent components, there are, for example, a cooling section and a filter section.

本發明之「剛性」係如日本特表2016-523565號公報說明書第0010至0014段落所揭示，意味構件變形時的阻力。從在將負荷F施加於煙草桿之側面之前與之後之直徑的變化，可求出剛性。在第6圖中，在將被施加負荷F之前之煙草桿的直徑設為Ds、施加負荷F之後的直徑設為Dd時，向下推壓量係d=Ds-Dd，剛性係以下列公式定義。關於其他構件亦同。 The "rigidity" of the present invention is as disclosed in paragraphs 0010 to 0014 of Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-523565, which means the resistance when the member is deformed. The rigidity can be determined from the change in diameter before and after the load F is applied to the side of the tobacco rod. In Figure 6, when the diameter of the tobacco rod before the load F is applied is set to Ds and the diameter after the load F is set to Dd, the amount of downward pressure is d=Ds-Dd, and the rigidity is given by the following formula definition. The same is true for other components.

剛性(%)=Dd/Ds×100 Rigidity (%)=Dd/Ds×100

(2)冷卻節段 (2) Cooling section

冷卻節段係用以將在煙草桿1中所產生的吸嚐香味成 分或霧氣予以冷卻的構件。冷卻節段3係可為中空的紙管。紙管較佳為藉由剛性比捲紙或外層紙更高的紙板(cardboard)構成。在該紙管中，係可設有開孔(通風裝置(ventilation))。開孔較佳為沿著紙管的圓周設置複數個。從作業效率的觀點而言，開孔較佳為對於已完成之吸煙物品施以雷射加工之方式設置。此外，在冷卻節段3內，係可充填經過積聚而成的片材，以提高熱交換效率。冷卻節段3的尺寸雖不予限定，但長度較佳為15至25mm，直徑較佳為5.5至7.5mm。然而，當鄰接冷卻節段3之構件的剛性較冷卻節段3的剛性為低時，冷卻節段3的直徑較佳為相對於鄰接之構件的直徑小0.5至2.5%，且較佳為小1.0至2.0%。一般而言，當冷卻節段3具備由紙板所構成的紙管時，該節段的剛性係較煙草桿的剛性為高。 The cooling section is used to convert the smoking flavor produced in the tobacco rod 1 into Components that are cooled by mist or mist. The cooling section 3 can be a hollow paper tube. The paper tube is preferably made of cardboard having a higher rigidity than roll paper or outer paper. In the paper tube, an opening (ventilation) may be provided. Preferably, a plurality of openings are provided along the circumference of the paper tube. From the viewpoint of work efficiency, the opening is preferably provided by laser processing the finished smoking article. In addition, in the cooling section 3, the accumulated sheet can be filled to improve the heat exchange efficiency. Although the size of the cooling section 3 is not limited, the length is preferably 15 to 25 mm, and the diameter is preferably 5.5 to 7.5 mm. However, when the rigidity of the components adjacent to the cooling segment 3 is lower than the rigidity of the cooling segment 3, the diameter of the cooling segment 3 is preferably 0.5 to 2.5% smaller than the diameter of the adjacent component, and is preferably small 1.0 to 2.0%. Generally speaking, when the cooling segment 3 is provided with a paper tube made of cardboard, the rigidity of the segment is higher than that of the tobacco rod.

(3)過濾器節段 (3) Filter segment

過濾器節段係具備過濾器的構件。以過濾器而言，係可使用醋酸鹽過濾器或紙濾器(paper filter)等之公知的過濾器構件。所謂紙濾器係為將紙藉由縐紗滾筒(crepe roller)等加工賦予皺紋且將其藉由插塞(plug)捲取紙捲取而製作之充填有紙的過濾器。所謂醋酸鹽過濾器，係指充填有醋酸纖維素(acetylcellulose)纖維的過濾器。如第1圖(ii)所示，較佳為過濾器節段5係具備過濾器51與中孔53。以中孔而言，係例如可使用在醋酸鹽過濾器之中央部設有空間者。過濾器節段5的長度雖不予限定，但較 佳為10至20mm。當配置中孔與醋酸鹽過濾器之兩方作為過濾器節段時，該順序並無限定。此外，各個構件亦可藉由過濾器捲紙(過濾器內包裝材料(inner wrapper))而捲住，該等亦可藉由過濾器成型紙(過濾器外包裝材料(outer wrapper))而連接。過濾器節段的直徑雖無限定，但較佳為具有與煙草桿以外之其他的節段大致相同的直徑。此係因為可抑制外層紙之破損或皺紋的產生之故。 The filter segment is a member provided with a filter. As a filter, a well-known filter member, such as an acetate filter or a paper filter, can be used. The so-called paper filter is a paper-filled filter that is made by wrinkling paper with a crepe roller or the like and winding it by plugging the paper. The acetate filter refers to a filter filled with cellulose acetate (acetylcellulose) fibers. As shown in FIG. 1 (ii), it is preferable that the filter segment 5 includes a filter 51 and a middle hole 53. For the mesopores, for example, those having a space in the center of the acetate filter can be used. Although the length of the filter segment 5 is not limited, it is It is preferably 10 to 20 mm. When both the mesopore and the acetate filter are arranged as filter segments, the order is not limited. In addition, the various components can also be wound by the filter roll paper (inner wrapper of the filter), and these can also be connected by the filter forming paper (outer wrapper of the filter) . Although the diameter of the filter segment is not limited, it is preferable to have a diameter substantially the same as the segment other than the tobacco rod. This is because the occurrence of breakage or wrinkles of the outer paper can be suppressed.

(4)外層紙 (4) Outer paper

外層紙係指為了連接煙草桿、冷卻節段、過濾器節段中之2個以上所使用的紙。另一方面，捲紙係指用以捲住構成煙草桿、冷卻節段、或過濾器節段之各個構件的紙。例如，如前所述，當過濾器節段具備中孔與醋酸鹽過濾器時，捲住中孔的紙、捲住醋酸鹽過濾器的紙係分別為捲紙。 The outer paper refers to paper used for connecting two or more of tobacco rods, cooling sections, and filter sections. On the other hand, roll paper refers to paper used to wind up the various components that make up the tobacco rod, cooling section, or filter section. For example, as described above, when the filter segment is provided with a mesopore and an acetate filter, the paper that wraps around the mesopore and the paper system that wraps around the acetate filter are respectively roll paper.

使用於外層紙及捲紙的原紙並無限定，例如有使用了纖維素(cellulose)纖維者。以該種纖維素纖維而言，係可使用源自於植物者、經化學合成者的任一者，亦可為此等的混合物。以源自於植物的纖維而言，例如有亞麻纖維或木材纖維、種子纖維等的紙漿(pulp)，雖可設為未經漂白之有色的未漂白紙漿，但為了作成潔白且具清潔感的外觀，較佳為使用利用氧化劑、還原劑等之漂白劑予以漂白而成的漂白紙漿。 The base paper used for the outer layer paper and the roll paper is not limited, and there are, for example, those using cellulose fibers. For this type of cellulose fiber, any one derived from plants or those synthesized chemically may be used, or a mixture thereof may be used. For plant-derived fibers, for example, pulps including flax fibers, wood fibers, seed fibers, etc., although it can be set as unbleached colored unbleached pulp, but in order to make it white and clean The appearance is preferably bleached pulp bleached with bleaching agents such as oxidizing agents and reducing agents.

在一般之香煙用之捲紙的情形下，係使用檸檬酸鹼金屬鹽等作為對於捲紙之自然燃燒速度會造成影響 之一般的燃燒調節劑(助燃劑等)。在本發明中，較佳為設為加熱式吸煙物品而非燃燒式，此時不需要燃燒捲紙，因此捲紙亦可不包含燃燒調節劑。 In the case of general cigarette paper rolls, the use of alkali metal salts of citric acid etc. will have an effect on the natural burning rate of the paper roll The general combustion regulator (combustion aid, etc.). In the present invention, it is preferable to use a heating type smoking article instead of a burning type. In this case, it is not necessary to burn the roll paper, so the roll paper may not contain a burning regulator.

捲紙之基重的下限，較佳為30g/m²以上，尤佳為35g/m²以上，更佳為40g/m²以上。上限較佳為65g/m²以下，尤佳為50g/m²以下。此外，外層紙之基重的下限，較佳為20g/m²以上，尤佳為25g/m²以上，更佳為30g/m²以上。上限較佳為50g/m²以下，尤佳為45g/m²以下，更佳為40g/m²以下。基重係可藉由JIS P8124所規定的方法來測量。 The lower limit of the basis weight of the roll paper is preferably 30 g/m ² or more, particularly preferably 35 g/m ² or more, and more preferably 40 g/m ² or more. The upper limit is preferably 65 g/m ² or less, and particularly preferably 50 g/m ² or less. In addition, the lower limit of the basis weight of the outer layer paper is preferably 20 g/m ² or more, particularly preferably 25 g/m ² or more, and more preferably 30 g/m ² or more. The upper limit is preferably 50 g/m ² or less, particularly preferably 45 g/m ² or less, and more preferably 40 g/m ² or less. The basis weight can be measured by the method specified in JIS P8124.

2、製造方法 2. Manufacturing method

第2圖係顯示本步驟的概要。圖中，「w」係顯示雙倍長度。例如，5w係顯示雙倍長度過濾器節段。本發明之製造方法雖可使用任意的裝置來實施，但較佳為具備例如第5圖所示之複數個轉筒，使用從上方供給各構件的裝置來實施。較佳為1個轉筒具有1種功能，而非具有複數種功能。以下，以使用該裝置之情形為例來說明各步驟。具有供給、接收、移送、或分離功能的轉筒，係可在各單元中為1個，亦可為複數個 Figure 2 shows the outline of this step. In the figure, "w" shows double length. For example, the 5w system displays double-length filter segments. Although the manufacturing method of the present invention can be implemented using any device, it is preferably provided with, for example, a plurality of drums as shown in FIG. 5 and using a device that supplies each component from above. It is preferable that one drum has one function instead of plural functions. In the following, each step will be explained by taking the case of using the device as an example. Drums with supply, reception, transfer, or separation functions can be one or more in each unit

(1)步驟A (1) Step A

在本步驟中，係準備包含具有煙草桿1之2倍長度且在其長邊方向中央部可分離之雙倍長度煙草桿1w’、及抵 接於該雙倍長度煙草桿1w’之兩端的雙倍長度煙草節段10w。該步驟亦可準備包含具有煙草桿之2倍長度之雙倍長度煙草桿1w’、及抵接於該雙倍長度煙草桿1w’之兩端之2個冷卻節段3的雙倍長度煙草節段，且藉由將該雙倍長度煙草節段，在其長邊方向的中央部切斷來實施。例如，此步驟係可在第5圖的第1單元81至第3單元83中來實施。81f係冷卻節段3的供給裝置，81p係取出轉筒，81s係分離轉筒。從供給裝置81f所供給的一對冷卻節段3，係被交遞至設於取出轉筒81p之圓周面的保持部。接著該一對煙草桿1係被交遞至分離轉筒81s且進行移送，並且在保持部中被隔開。 In this step, it is prepared to include a double-length tobacco rod 1w' which has twice the length of the tobacco rod 1 and is separable at the central portion in the longitudinal direction thereof, and Double length tobacco segments 10w connected to both ends of the double length tobacco rod 1w'. In this step, a double-length tobacco rod 1w' having a double-length tobacco rod double length and two cooling segments 3 abutting on both ends of the double-length tobacco rod 1w' can also be prepared Segment, and is implemented by cutting the double-length tobacco segment at the center in the longitudinal direction. For example, this step can be implemented in the first unit 81 to the third unit 83 in FIG. 5. 81f is the supply device for cooling section 3, 81p is the take-off drum, and 81s is the separation drum. The pair of cooling segments 3 supplied from the supply device 81f are delivered to the holding portion provided on the circumferential surface of the takeout drum 81p. Next, the pair of tobacco rods 1 are delivered to the separation drum 81s and transferred, and are separated in the holding portion.

在第2單元82中，82f係雙倍長度煙草桿1w的供給裝置，82t係移送轉筒，82p係取出轉筒，82a係取回轉筒。被隔開配置的一對冷卻節段3係直接被交遞至移送轉筒82t。另一方面，從供給裝置82f所供給的雙倍長度煙草桿1w係被交遞至設於取出轉筒82p之圓周面的保持部，接著被交遞至取回轉筒82a。此時，以雙倍長度煙草桿1w之兩端抵接於冷卻節段3之端之方式配置於被隔開配置的一對冷卻節段3的隔開部分。 In the second unit 82, 82f is a double-length tobacco rod 1w supply device, 82t is a transfer drum, 82p is a take-off drum, and 82a is a take-off drum. The pair of spaced-apart cooling segments 3 are directly delivered to the transfer drum 82t. On the other hand, the double-length tobacco rod 1w supplied from the supply device 82f is delivered to the holding portion provided on the circumferential surface of the takeout drum 82p, and then delivered to the takeoff drum 82a. At this time, the two ends of the double-length tobacco rod 1w are arranged at the partitions of the pair of partitioned cooling segments 3 so as to abut on the ends of the cooling segments 3.

在第3單元83中，83c係切削轉筒(cutter drum)，83c’係切削器(cutter)，83s係分離轉筒。在雙倍長度煙草桿1w之兩端具備一對冷卻節段3的節段，係被交遞至切削轉筒83c，且在雙倍長度煙草桿1w之長邊方向中的中央部中被切削器83c’切斷。 In the third unit 83, 83c is a cutter drum, 83c' is a cutter, and 83s is a separation drum. A segment having a pair of cooling segments 3 at both ends of the double-length tobacco rod 1w is delivered to the cutting drum 83c, and is cut in the central portion of the double-length tobacco rod 1w in the longitudinal direction The device 83c' is cut off.

在本步驟中，亦可藉由包裝材料將雙倍長度煙草桿1w’或可分離的雙倍長度煙草桿1w’予以包覆。所謂包裝材料係片(sheet)狀構件，例如有紙、聚合物片材(polymer sheet)等。以紙而言，係例如有外層紙等之公知者，以聚合物片材而言，係例如有聚乳酸片材等的生物分解性聚合物片材。例如，若以施有裝飾的包裝材料包覆，則可提供在上游部施有裝飾的吸煙物品(參照第3圖(2))。此外，亦可在雙倍長度煙草桿1w’或可分離的雙倍長度煙草桿1w’上添加香料。例如若以包含香料的包裝材料包覆雙倍長度煙草桿1w等，則可提供在上游部包含香料的吸煙物品(參照第3圖(1))。以香料而言並無限定，可使用薄荷等之公知的香料。所要添加的量並無限定，可設為公知的量。在第3圖中，F係添加有香料的部分，F’係含有香料的紙。如此，藉由本步驟，即可在設為吸煙物品時使上游部具有功能。 In this step, the double-length tobacco rod 1w' or the detachable double-length tobacco rod 1w' can also be covered by the packaging material. The so-called packaging material sheet-like members include, for example, paper and polymer sheets. For paper, it is a well-known one such as an outer layer paper, and for a polymer sheet, it is a biodegradable polymer sheet such as a polylactic acid sheet. For example, if it is covered with a decorative packaging material, a smoking article with a decoration on the upstream portion can be provided (see FIG. 3 (2)). In addition, flavor can be added to the double-length tobacco rod 1w' or the detachable double-length tobacco rod 1w'. For example, if a double-length tobacco rod 1w or the like is wrapped with a packaging material containing flavor, a smoking article containing flavor in the upstream portion can be provided (see FIG. 3 (1)). The fragrance is not limited, and well-known fragrances such as mint can be used. The amount to be added is not limited, and may be a known amount. In Fig. 3, F is a part to which a fragrance is added, and F'is a paper containing a fragrance. In this way, by this step, the upstream portion can be made to function when it is set as a smoking article.

(2)步驟B (2) Step B

在本步驟中，係將雙倍長度煙草桿1w在中央部分離，而設為分離的一對煙草節段10，且將此等予以反轉，且以煙草桿1部分位於外側而且兩者的長邊方向軸相同而且冷卻節段3彼此相對向之方式隔開而配置。本步驟係在第5圖的第4單元84中被實施。84i及84i’係反轉轉筒。茲參照第6圖來說明反轉的機構。反轉轉筒84i上的導件(guide)G，係保持煙草節段10的保持部，且設置為以一個角為中 心在轉筒上轉動。虛線所示之保持於導件G的煙草節段10，係反轉轉筒84i旋轉並且導件G轉動而移動至以實線所表示的位置。接著，煙草節段10係被交遞至反轉轉筒84i’之以虛線所示的導件G’。導件G’係滑動於反轉轉筒84i’之上，且移動至直到一對煙草節段10的隔開距離成為所期望之值為止之以實線所示的位置。藉由如此方式，使一對煙草節段10反轉。 In this step, the double-length tobacco rod 1w is separated at the center, and a pair of separated tobacco segments 10 is set, and this is reversed, with the tobacco rod 1 part located outside and both The longitudinal axis is the same, and the cooling segments 3 are arranged so as to be spaced apart from each other. This step is implemented in the fourth unit 84 of FIG. 5. 84i and 84i' are reversing drums. The mechanism of reversal will be described with reference to FIG. 6. The guide G on the reversing drum 84i is a holding portion that holds the tobacco segment 10, and is set to center at one angle The heart rotates on the drum. The tobacco segment 10 held by the guide G shown by the dotted line rotates the reversing drum 84i and the guide G rotates to move to the position indicated by the solid line. Next, the tobacco segment 10 is delivered to the guide G'shown by the broken line in the reversing drum 84i'. The guide G'slides on the reversing drum 84i' and moves to the position indicated by the solid line until the separation distance of the pair of tobacco segments 10 becomes the desired value. In this way, a pair of tobacco segments 10 is reversed.

(3)步驟C (3) Step C

在本步驟中，係準備具有過濾器節段5之2倍長度的雙倍長度過濾器節段5w，且以該雙倍長度過濾器節段5w之兩端抵接於煙草節段10之冷卻節段3側之端之方式配置於前述隔開部，而製作複合節段。本步驟係可藉由第5圖的第5單元85而實施。圖中，85f係雙倍長度過濾器節段5w的供給裝置，85p係取出轉筒，85a係取回轉筒。在前步驟中製作的節段，係被交遞至取回轉筒85a。另一方面，從供給裝置85f所供給的雙倍長度過濾器節段5w，係被交遞至設於取出轉筒85p之圓周面的保持部，接著被交遞至取回轉筒85a。此時，係以雙倍長度過濾器節段5w之兩端抵接於煙草節段10之端之方式配置在隔開配置的一對煙草節段10的隔開部分，以形成複合節段90。 In this step, a double-length filter segment 5w having twice the length of the filter segment 5 is prepared, and the two ends of the double-length filter segment 5w abut against the cooling of the tobacco segment 10 The end of the segment 3 side is arranged at the aforementioned partition to produce a composite segment. This step can be implemented by the fifth unit 85 of FIG. 5. In the figure, 85f is the supply device for the double-length filter segment 5w, 85p is the take-out drum, and 85a is the take-off drum. The segment created in the previous step is delivered to the take-up drum 85a. On the other hand, the double-length filter segment 5w supplied from the supply device 85f is delivered to the holding portion provided on the circumferential surface of the takeout drum 85p, and then delivered to the takeoff drum 85a. At this time, the double length filter segment 5w is disposed at the spaced portion of a pair of spaced tobacco segments 10 in such a manner that both ends of the double length filter segment 5w abut the tobacco segment 10 to form a composite segment 90 .

(4)步驟D (4) Step D

在本步驟中，係以一片外層紙7包覆複合節段而將之 一體化，而獲得雙倍長度吸煙物品100w。以外層紙而言，係可使用在該領域中通常所使用的紙。外層紙係可塗布公知的接著劑，而藉此使曾處於可分離之狀態的複合節段被一體化而成為不可分離的狀態。此時，外層紙7不須覆蓋煙草桿1的整個範圍。外層紙7所覆蓋的區域，較佳為係在將煙草桿1的長度設為X時，以煙草桿1與冷卻節段3的接合面為起點，且在煙草桿1的長邊方向以0.2X至0.4X為終點的區域。當外層紙7所覆蓋的區域為此範圍時，具有在從外部將煙草桿1加熱的情形下，可提高導熱性的優點。 In this step, the composite segment is covered with a piece of outer paper 7 to wrap it Integration, while obtaining double-length smoking items 100w. For the outer layer paper, the paper generally used in this field can be used. The outer layer paper can be coated with a well-known adhesive, whereby the composite segments that were in a detachable state are integrated into an inseparable state. At this time, the outer paper 7 need not cover the entire range of the tobacco rod 1. The area covered by the outer paper 7 is preferably set when the length of the tobacco rod 1 is set to X, starting from the joint surface of the tobacco rod 1 and the cooling segment 3, and 0.2 in the longitudinal direction of the tobacco rod 1 X to 0.4X is the end point area. When the area covered by the outer layer paper 7 is within this range, there is an advantage that the heat conductivity can be improved when the tobacco rod 1 is heated from the outside.

在以往的方法中，每當將複數個構件組合而製作節段就以外層紙包覆，因此需要複數層外層紙。然而，在本發明中，係包覆一片外層紙複合節段，因此可避免因為使用複數層外層紙所產生之製品上的段差，而可減低製造上的不良品產生率。 In the conventional method, the outer layer paper is covered whenever a plurality of members are combined to produce a segment, so a plurality of outer layer papers are required. However, in the present invention, a composite segment of an outer layer of paper is coated, so that the step difference in the product due to the use of multiple layers of outer layer of paper can be avoided, and the rate of defective products in manufacturing can be reduced.

本步驟係可藉由第5圖的第6單元86而實施。圖中，86f係外層紙7的供給裝置，86t係移送轉筒，86r係滾動轉筒，86h係滾動手臂。所謂滾動轉筒係具備保持構件於圓周面上之保持部的轉筒，該保持部係如同節段等之構件以其長邊方向中心軸為中心而可進行自轉的保持部。所謂滾動手臂係一種相對向於滾動轉筒的圓周面而配置，用以在與該面之間形成具有一定距離之間隙的手段。複合節段90係被交遞至移送轉筒86t，接著被交遞至滾動轉筒86r。另一方面，在滾動轉筒86r上之節段的圓周面， 係接著有從供給裝置86f所供給之外層紙7的一部分，且形成有前驅體92(參照第7圖)。前驅體92係具備如旗幟般接著於複合節段90的外層紙7。亦即，外層紙7的一部分雖接著於複合節段90的圓周面，但其他部分則自由。前驅體92係藉由空吸泵(suction)等被固定於滾動轉筒86r之圓周面的保持部，且被移送至滾動轉筒86r與滾動手臂85h之間所形成的間隙。前驅體92的圓周面整面係在通過該間隙時被外層紙7捲住，而形成雙倍長度吸煙物品100w(參照第7圖)。 This step can be implemented by the sixth unit 86 of FIG. 5. In the figure, 86f is the feeding device for the outer paper 7, 86t is the transfer drum, 86r is the rolling drum, and 86h is the rolling arm. The so-called rolling drum is a drum having a holding portion that holds a member on a circumferential surface. The holding portion is a holding portion that can rotate on a center axis in the longitudinal direction like a member such as a segment. The so-called rolling arm is a means arranged relative to the circumferential surface of the rolling drum to form a gap with a certain distance from the surface. The composite segment 90 is delivered to the transfer drum 86t, and then delivered to the rolling drum 86r. On the other hand, the circumferential surface of the segment on the rolling drum 86r, Next, a part of the outer layer paper 7 fed from the feeding device 86f is formed, and a precursor 92 is formed (see FIG. 7). The precursor 92 is provided with an outer paper 7 which is attached to the composite segment 90 like a flag. That is, although a part of the outer layer paper 7 follows the circumferential surface of the composite segment 90, the other part is free. The precursor 92 is fixed to the holding portion of the circumferential surface of the rolling drum 86r by a suction pump or the like, and is transferred to the gap formed between the rolling drum 86r and the rolling arm 85h. The entire circumferential surface of the precursor 92 is wrapped around the outer layer paper 7 when passing through the gap to form a double-length smoking article 100w (see FIG. 7).

如前所述，在本發明中，煙草桿1的直徑較佳為比與其鄰接之冷卻節段3的直徑更大。此時，當滾動轉筒86r及滾動手臂86h的面為平坦時，該面與煙草桿1會過度接觸(第8圖(1))，因此會有衝擊施加在煙草桿1上而使充填物落下之所謂先落下的問題。再者，會產生因為圓周差所導致的扭曲，且產生會在產品出現皺紋等的不良。因此，在本發明中，如第8圖(2)及(3)所示，較佳為在滾動轉筒86r或滾動手臂86h之與煙草桿1相對向的面設置凹部，且在與煙草桿1之間形成空隙。在第8圖(2)及(3)中，雖顯示在滾動手臂86h設置凹部的態樣，但凹部亦可設置於滾動轉筒86r，亦可設置於雙方。凹部的深度(第8圖(2)及(3)中的T)雖可適當調整，但較佳為0.05至0.15mm。此凹部不須設在與煙草桿1相對向之面的整面。如第8圖所示，凹部只要設在與煙草桿1相對向之面的一部分即可。然而，為了藉由外層紙將煙草 桿與其他構件確實地接著，較佳為凹部不存在於2個構件的交界附近。 As described above, in the present invention, the diameter of the tobacco rod 1 is preferably larger than the diameter of the cooling section 3 adjacent thereto. At this time, when the surfaces of the rolling drum 86r and the rolling arm 86h are flat, the surface will be in excessive contact with the tobacco rod 1 (Figure 8 (1)), so an impact will be exerted on the tobacco rod 1 to make the filler The so-called problem of falling first. In addition, distortion due to the difference in circumference may occur, and defects such as wrinkles may occur in the product. Therefore, in the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 8(2) and (3), it is preferable to provide a concave portion on the surface of the rolling drum 86r or the rolling arm 86h facing the tobacco rod 1, and to A gap is formed between 1. In Figs. 8 (2) and (3), although the recessed portion is shown in the rolling arm 86h, the recessed portion may be provided in the rolling drum 86r or both. The depth of the recess (T in FIGS. 8 (2) and (3)) can be adjusted as appropriate, but is preferably 0.05 to 0.15 mm. This recess need not be provided on the entire surface of the surface facing the tobacco rod 1. As shown in FIG. 8, the recessed portion may be provided in a part of the surface facing the tobacco rod 1. However, in order to use The rod and the other member are surely followed, and it is preferable that the concave portion does not exist near the boundary between the two members.

(4)步驟E (4) Step E

在本步驟中，係將雙倍長度吸煙物品100w在其長邊方向的中央部切斷。藉由此步驟可製造一對吸煙物品100。本步驟係亦可更包括使一方的吸煙物品100反轉，而使2個吸煙物品100的方向一致的步驟。 In this step, the double-length smoking article 100w is cut at the central portion in the longitudinal direction. By this step, a pair of smoking articles 100 can be manufactured. This step may further include the step of reversing one smoking article 100 and aligning the directions of the two smoking articles 100.

本步驟係可藉由第5圖的第7單元87實施。圖中87c係切削轉筒，87c’係切削器，87a係取回轉筒。雙倍長度吸煙物品100w係被交遞至切削轉筒87c，且在其長邊方向的中央部被切斷，以形成吸煙物品100。吸煙物品100係被交遞至取回轉筒87a，且被分離而被隔開成為製品。 This step can be implemented by the seventh unit 87 in FIG. 5. In the figure, 87c is a cutting drum, 87c' is a cutter, and 87a is a rotary drum. The double-length smoking article 100w is delivered to the cutting drum 87c, and is cut at the central portion in the longitudinal direction thereof to form the smoking article 100. The smoking article 100 is delivered to the pick-up drum 87a, and is separated and separated into products.

在本發明中，係即使在將具有直徑比煙草桿更小之其他構件連接配置於煙草桿的情形下，亦可避免滾動卡住等的不良，因此可實施良好的滾動。此外，由於使用一片外層紙，因此在成本上較為有利。再者，由於在使用複數層外層紙的習知方法中會在吸煙物品產生段差，故必須要有在轉筒設置段差等的對策，但在本發明之製造方法中，則不需要該種對策。 In the present invention, even when another member having a smaller diameter than the tobacco rod is connected to the tobacco rod, defects such as rolling jamming can be avoided, and therefore good rolling can be performed. In addition, since a piece of outer paper is used, it is more cost-effective. Furthermore, since the conventional method using a plurality of layers of outer paper will cause a step difference in smoking articles, it is necessary to have a countermeasure such as providing a step difference in the drum. However, in the manufacturing method of the present invention, such a countermeasure is not necessary. .

[實施例1] [Example 1]

茲準備下列構件。 The following components are hereby prepared.

直徑7.0mm、長度40.0mm的雙倍長度煙草桿(日本煙草產業股份有限公司製) Double-length tobacco rod with a diameter of 7.0 mm and a length of 40.0 mm (manufactured by Japan Tobacco Industry Co., Ltd.)

直徑6.9mm、長度20.0mm的紙管作為冷卻節段 A paper tube with a diameter of 6.9 mm and a length of 20.0 mm is used as a cooling section

由直徑6.9mm之中孔(8.0mm)/雙倍長度醋酸鹽過濾器(14.0mm)/中孔(8.0mm)所構成的雙倍長度過濾器節段 Double length filter segment consisting of 6.9mm diameter middle hole (8.0mm)/double length acetate filter (14.0mm)/medium hole (8.0mm)

24.0mm×80.0mm的外層紙 24.0mm×80.0mm outer paper

載置在長邊方向中央部可分離的雙倍長度煙草桿，且在其兩端分別配置紙管而獲得可分離之雙倍長度煙草節段(步驟A)。將該可分離之雙倍長度煙草桿在前述中央部分離，而製作分離的一對煙草節段，且將此等煙草節段予以反轉，並且隔開配置(步驟B)。此時，係設為煙草桿部分位於外側而且兩者的長邊方向軸相同。將雙倍長度過濾器節段，以該兩端與煙草節段之冷卻節段側之端抵接之方式配置於該隔開部而獲得複合節段(步驟C)。藉由一片外層紙將複合節段予以包覆而一體化，而獲得具有吸煙物品之2倍長度的雙倍長度吸煙物品(步驟D)。將雙倍長度吸煙物品在其長邊方向的中央部切斷，而獲得2個吸煙物品(步驟E)。 A double-length tobacco rod separable at the center in the longitudinal direction is placed, and paper tubes are respectively arranged at both ends thereof to obtain a separable double-length tobacco segment (step A). The separable double-length tobacco rods are separated at the aforementioned central portion to produce a separated pair of tobacco segments, and these tobacco segments are reversed and spaced apart (step B). At this time, it is assumed that the tobacco rod portion is located outside and the longitudinal axis of both is the same. The double-length filter segment is arranged at the partition portion such that both ends abut the end of the tobacco segment on the cooling segment side to obtain a composite segment (step C). The composite segment is covered and integrated by a piece of outer layer paper to obtain a double-length smoking article having twice the length of the smoking article (step D). The double-length smoking article is cut at the central portion in the longitudinal direction to obtain two smoking articles (Step E).

1‧‧‧煙草桿 1‧‧‧Tobacco rod

1w’‧‧‧可分離的雙倍長度煙草桿 1w’‧‧‧Separable double length tobacco rod

3‧‧‧冷卻節段 3‧‧‧cooling section

5‧‧‧過濾器節段 5‧‧‧Filter section

5w‧‧‧雙倍長度過濾器節段 5w‧‧‧Double length filter segment

7‧‧‧外層紙 7‧‧‧Outer paper

10‧‧‧煙草節段 10‧‧‧Tobacco Segment

10w‧‧‧雙倍長度煙草節段 10w‧‧‧Double length tobacco segment

100‧‧‧吸煙物品 100‧‧‧Smoking items

100w‧‧‧雙倍長度吸煙物品 100w‧‧‧Double length smoking items

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一種吸煙物品的製造方法，該吸煙物品係具備包含煙草桿及冷卻節段的煙草節段、以及過濾器節段，該吸煙物品的製造方法係包括：(A)準備包含具有前述煙草桿之2倍長度且在其長邊方向中央部可分離之雙倍長度煙草桿、及抵接於該雙倍長度煙草桿之兩端之2個冷卻節段的雙倍長度煙草節段的步驟；(B)將前述雙倍長度煙草節段在前述中央部分離且製作分離後的一對煙草節段，使該一對煙草節段反轉，並以兩者的長邊方向軸成為相同且使前述冷卻節段彼此相對向之方式設隔開部而配置的步驟；(C)準備具有前述過濾器節段之2倍長度的雙倍長度過濾器節段，且以該雙倍長度過濾器節段之兩端與前述煙草節段之冷卻節段側之端抵接之方式配置於前述隔開部而製作複合節段的步驟；(D)藉由1片外層紙將前述複合節段予以包覆而一體化，以製造具有前述吸煙物品之2倍長度之雙倍長度吸煙物品的步驟；及(E)將前述雙倍長度吸煙物品在其長邊方向的中央部予以切斷，以作為吸煙物品的步驟。 A method of manufacturing a smoking article comprising a tobacco segment including a tobacco rod and a cooling section, and a filter segment, the method of manufacturing the smoking article includes: (A) preparing to include 2 having the aforementioned tobacco rod Steps of double-length tobacco rods of double length and separable at the central part in the longitudinal direction, and double-length tobacco segments of two cooling segments abutting on both ends of the double-length tobacco rod; (B ) Separate the double-length tobacco segments at the central part and make a pair of separated tobacco segments, invert the pair of tobacco segments, and make the longitudinal axis of the two the same to cool the aforesaid The step of arranging the partitions in such a way that the segments face each other; (C) preparing a double-length filter segment having twice the length of the aforementioned filter segment, and using the double-length filter segment The step of making a composite segment by arranging both ends in contact with the end of the tobacco segment on the cooling segment side; (D) covering the composite segment with a piece of outer paper Integrate the steps of manufacturing a double-length smoking article having twice the length of the aforementioned smoking article; and (E) cutting the double-length smoking article at the central portion in the longitudinal direction thereof as a smoking article step. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之吸煙物品的製造方法，其中，前述步驟(A)係更具備在前述雙倍長度煙草桿添加香料的步驟。 The method for manufacturing a smoking article as described in item 1 of the patent application, wherein the step (A) further includes the step of adding flavor to the double-length tobacco rod. 如申請專利範圍第1項或第2項所述之吸煙物品的製造方法，其中，前述步驟(A)係更具備：藉由包裝材料將前述雙倍長度煙草桿予以包覆的步驟。 The method for manufacturing a smoking article as described in item 1 or 2 of the patent application, wherein the step (A) further includes the step of coating the double-length tobacco rod with a packaging material. 如申請專利範圍第1項至第3項中任一項所述之吸煙物品的製造方法，其中，前述包裝材料係含有香料的外層紙。 The method for manufacturing a smoking article according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the packaging material is an outer paper containing fragrance. 如申請專利範圍第1項至第4項中任一項所述之吸煙物品的製造方法，其中，前述步驟(A)係準備包含具有前述煙草桿之2倍長度之雙倍長度煙草桿、及抵接於該雙倍長度煙草桿之兩端之2個冷卻節段的雙倍長度煙草節段，且將該雙倍長度煙草節段在其長邊方向的中央部切斷，藉此準備雙倍長度煙草節段的步驟。 The method for manufacturing a smoking article according to any one of the first to fourth patent applications, wherein the step (A) is to prepare a double-length tobacco rod having twice the length of the tobacco rod, and Double-length tobacco segments abutting the two cooling segments at both ends of the double-length tobacco rod, and cutting the double-length tobacco segment at the central portion in the longitudinal direction thereof, thereby preparing double Steps to double the length of the tobacco segment. 如申請專利範圍第1項至第5項中任一項所述之吸煙物品的製造方法，其中，前述過濾器節段係具備醋酸鹽過濾器及中孔過濾器。 The method for manufacturing a smoking article according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the filter segment is provided with an acetate filter and a medium pore filter. 如申請專利範圍第1項至第6項中任一項所述之吸煙物品的製造方法，其中，前述吸煙物品係在下游方向依序具備煙草桿、冷卻節段、及過濾器節段。 The method for manufacturing a smoking article according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the smoking article includes a tobacco rod, a cooling section, and a filter section in the downstream direction. 如申請專利範圍第1項至第7項中任一項所述之吸煙物品的製造方法，其中，前述煙草桿的直徑係比鄰接之構件的直徑更大。 The method for manufacturing a smoking article according to any one of the first to seventh patent claims, wherein the diameter of the tobacco rod is larger than the diameter of adjacent members. 如申請專利範圍第8項所述之吸煙物品的製造方法，其中，前述煙草桿的直徑係比鄰接之構件的直徑大0.05至0.15mm。 The method for manufacturing a smoking article according to item 8 of the patent application scope, wherein the diameter of the tobacco rod is larger than the diameter of the adjacent member by 0.05 to 0.15 mm. 如申請專利範圍第8項所述之吸煙物品的製造方法，其中，前述煙草桿的直徑係比鄰接之構件的直徑大0.5至2.5%。 The method of manufacturing a smoking article as described in item 8 of the patent application range, wherein the diameter of the tobacco rod is 0.5 to 2.5% larger than the diameter of the adjacent member. 如申請專利範圍第1項至第10項中任一項所述之吸煙物品的製造方法，其中，與前述煙草桿鄰接之節段的剛性，係比該煙草桿之剛性更大。 The method for manufacturing a smoking article according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the rigidity of the segment adjacent to the tobacco rod is greater than the rigidity of the tobacco rod. 如申請專利範圍第1項至第11項中任一項所述之吸煙物品的製造方法，其中，前述冷卻節段係具備在圓周方向具有複數個開孔的紙管。 The method for manufacturing a smoking article according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the cooling section is provided with a paper tube having a plurality of openings in the circumferential direction. 如申請專利範圍第12項所述之吸煙物品的製造方法，係更具備：前述冷卻節段具有紙管且藉由雷射加工在該紙管之圓周方向設置複數個開孔的步驟。 The method for manufacturing a smoking article as described in item 12 of the scope of the patent application further includes the step of providing a paper tube in the cooling section and providing a plurality of openings in the circumferential direction of the paper tube by laser processing. 如申請專利範圍第1項至第13項中任一項所述之吸煙物品的製造方法，其中，前述(D)步驟係準備將前述外層紙之一部分接著於前述複合節段之圓周面的前驅體，且將該前驅體配置在滾動轉筒及與該滾動轉筒之圓周面相對向設置之滾動手臂之間，且藉由使該前驅體在該滾動轉筒之圓周面上旋轉而實施之步驟；前述滾動轉筒或滾動手臂之與前述煙草桿部相對向的部分，係具備用以在與該煙草桿部之間形成空隙的凹部。 The method for manufacturing a smoking article according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the step (D) is to prepare a precursor for following a part of the outer layer paper on the circumferential surface of the composite segment Body, and the precursor is arranged between the rolling drum and the rolling arm opposite to the circumferential surface of the rolling drum, and is implemented by rotating the precursor on the circumferential surface of the rolling drum Step; the portion of the rolling drum or the rolling arm that faces the tobacco rod is provided with a recess for forming a gap with the tobacco rod.

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