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EP1528321B1 - Lighter for lighting pipes or cigarettes and flame deflector - Google Patents

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EP1528321B1
EP1528321B1 EP04001719A EP04001719A EP1528321B1 EP 1528321 B1 EP1528321 B1 EP 1528321B1 EP 04001719 A EP04001719 A EP 04001719A EP 04001719 A EP04001719 A EP 04001719A EP 1528321 B1 EP1528321 B1 EP 1528321B1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F23—COMBUSTION APPARATUS; COMBUSTION PROCESSES
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    • F23Q2/00—Lighters containing fuel, e.g. for cigarettes
    • F23Q2/16—Lighters with gaseous fuel, e.g. the gas being stored in liquid phase
    • F23Q2/167—Lighters with gaseous fuel, e.g. the gas being stored in liquid phase with adjustable flame
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F23—COMBUSTION APPARATUS; COMBUSTION PROCESSES
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    • F23Q2/165—Lighters with gaseous fuel, e.g. the gas being stored in liquid phase with more than one flame

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  • the present invention generally relates to lighters.
  • the present invention relates to a lighter which allows the direction in which the flame exits the lighter to change. For some applications it is helpful if the flame exits from a lighter in a conventional meadow at the top and in other applications it is useful if the flame exits sideways from a lighter.
  • lighters were developed with laterally exiting flame, which allow a nearly natural hand position when igniting a whistle.
  • Other applications for lighters such as lighting a tea-light in a warming device or the like, are usually accomplished by elongated rod-shaped lighters, the flame, even with a lighter down, not burning the hand of the person holding the lighter can.
  • a conventional lighter is used to light a pipe or tealight, the lighter must be held down with an upper end, causing the flame to curve upward toward the user's hand, thereby causing the risk of burns. If a horizontal position or an overhead position is maintained longer, it may cause heating and even damage to the lighter.
  • a known lighter uses a flame deflector which is designed to deflect or deflect a stream of a combustible fluid, so that the flame of the lighter can emerge not only upwards but also laterally aligned with the lighter.
  • a lighter according to claim 1 as by suitable flame device is capable of the flame either at the upper end as well as laterally emerge.
  • Lighters generally have a supply of combustible material and an igniter.
  • the combustible material is provided as a combustible fluid. In the case of fluid, this may be by a flame device such as a wick in the case of a liquid or a gas around a flame or burner nozzle.
  • the combustible material may in principle also be a solid such as, for example, a wick, a fidibus or a magnesium wire or strand or the like.
  • the ignition device can be made, for example, by a catalytic converter, by a flint (for example with a friction wheel), by piezo ignition, by electrical ignition (eg a glow wire), solar ignition (i e a concave mirror) or the like.
  • the ignition device may also be associated with a device which controls the supply of a combustible material.
  • the ignition device may also be assigned a mass control for the combustible material.
  • the ability to allow the flame to exit at the top or side of the lighter is provided by an upwardly and laterally orientable flame device such as a burner nozzle.
  • the ability to allow the flame to exit at the top or also laterally from the lighter is provided by a pivotable flame device.
  • the pivotable flame or burner nozzle is about an axis perpendicular to the flame device z.
  • the pivotable flame device is pivotable about an axis perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the lighter.
  • the pivotable Flammvorrictung be pivotable about an axis which is opposite to the flame device z.
  • a flame or burner nozzle is inclined by substantially 45 °.
  • the pivotable flame or burner nozzle may be pivotable about an axis which is inclined to a longitudinal axis of the lighter by substantially 45 °.
  • the lighter has (at least) a retractable flame device. This allows the size of the lighter even when using a
  • the flame device can be teilversenkbarbar.
  • the flame device can be extendable.
  • the retractable flame device can be rested.
  • the flame device in the retracted and in the non-recessed state can engage.
  • the detentability can be provided by a 'pen mechanism', wherein the sunken flame device can be extended by a pressure.
  • FIGS 1A and 1B show side views of a lighter with variable flame outlet.
  • the lighter shown is the variable flame outlet through a pivotable flame device, here a flame nozzle 12, implemented.
  • the lighter has a supply 4 on the combustible material, which may be designed as a gas tank as shown.
  • the lighter also has a flame height adjustment 6, with the mass flow of mass can be controlled on the combustible material.
  • the illustrated lighter also includes an ignition device 8 which, on the one hand, can provide a firing event and, on the other hand, can control the mass flow of the flammable material. When the igniter is depressed, a gas flow is released and ignited by a spark.
  • the vertical flame device 12 is pivotable and can be pivoted to the side about an axis perpendicular to the flame device or the longitudinal axis of the lighter or the drawing plane.
  • FIGS. 2A and 2B show partial views of an embodiment of a pivotable flame device.
  • FIG. 2A shows a partial view of a flame device 12 with a flame outlet opening 20, a bore 24 for a pivot axis and a toothing 26. For clarity, the axis was not shown.
  • FIG. 2B shows a partial supervision of a flame device 12 during a latching pivoting operation.
  • the flame device 12 can be seen from above with a view into the flame outlet opening 20.
  • a spring 28 presses the flame device 12 with the lateral toothing 26 against a, fixed to the lighter toothing 22.
  • the whole flame device 10 deviates upwards against the spring jumps one tooth each. After a number of jumps, the flame device is level 16 and is held by the spring 28 and the interlocking serrations 22,26.
  • FIG. 3A shows in the partial view also a flame device 12 with a flame outlet opening 20, a bore 24 for a pivot axis and a toothing 26.
  • the toothing 26 is radial and not designed axially.
  • FIG. 3B shows a partial view of a locking device, which is based on a ball 30 and a coil spring 32.
  • the ball 30 is pressed in a (not shown) guide against the toothing 26, so that the flame device can be pivoted in two stages by 90 °.
  • FIG. 3C shows a partial view of another locking device, which is based on a cam 30 and a leaf spring 32.
  • the cam 30 is guided by the leaf spring 32 and pressed against the teeth 26, so that the flame device can also be pivoted in two stages by 90 °.
  • FIGS. 4A, 4B and 4C show side views of an embodiment of a lighter with a pivotable and retractable flame device.
  • FIG. 4A shows a side view of an embodiment of a lighter with a pivotable and retractable flame device 36, wherein the flame device 36 is sunk.
  • the igniter 8 is depressed 10
  • an upward flame 14 is generated, as is known from a conventional lighter.
  • the flame device 36 can be extended out of the body of the lighter (similar to the mechanism as known from a ballpoint pen) with the movement 34.
  • a corresponding movement also allows retraction of the flame device 36.
  • Fig. 4B the flame device is extended, whereby rotary lever 42 is also extended and actuated on the flame device 36.
  • the flame device 36 can be pivoted about an axis 38 in a movement 40 which lies in the plane of the drawing and is inclined at substantially 45 ° to the longitudinal axes of the lighter and the flame device 36.
  • Fig. 4C the flame device 36 is also extended and pivoted in the horizontal.
  • horizontal flame device 36 exits sideward flame 18 with respect to the lighter.
  • the flame device 36 can be pivoted back in a movement 40 about an axis 38.

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The flame deflector for cigarette lighters comprises a tube (16), through which fuel flows. This is mounted on a flexible base section (52) so that it can be bent through a right angle to produce a horizontal flame (18), rather than a vertical one. Alternatively it is in the form of a spoon-shaped lever with the same effect.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft im Allgemeinen Feuerzeuge. Insbesondere betrifft die vorliegende Erfindung ein Feuerzeug, welches es gestattet die Richtung in der die Flamme aus dem Feuerzeug austritt zu verändern. Für einige Anwendungen ist es hilfreich, wenn die Flamme aus einem Feuerzeug in herkömmlicher Wiese am oberen Ende austritt und bei anderen Anwendungen ist es nützlich, wenn die Flamme aus einem Feuerzeug seitlich austritt.The present invention generally relates to lighters. In particular, the present invention relates to a lighter which allows the direction in which the flame exits the lighter to change. For some applications it is helpful if the flame exits from a lighter in a conventional meadow at the top and in other applications it is useful if the flame exits sideways from a lighter.

Die Beschreibung wird sich im Folgenden auf ein Taschenfeuerzeug beziehen, wie es für Zigaretten bekannt ist, obgleich die vorliegende Erfindung sich auch auf alle andere Feuerzeugtypen wie beispielsweise Taschen-Lötbrenner anwenden lässt.The description will hereinafter refer to a pocket lighter, as is known for cigarettes, although the present invention is applicable to all other types of lighter, such as pocket soldering torches.

Um herkömmlicherweise Objekte anzuzünden, ist es üblich die Flamme an einem Feuerzeug nach oben austreten zu lassen, was der natürlichen Neigung von Flammen sich nach oben auszubreiten entgegenkommt. Für besondere Anwendungen wie beispielsweise für Pfeifenraucher wurden Feuerzeuge mit seitlich austretender Flamme entwickelt, die eine nahezu natürliche Handhaltung beim Entzünden einer Pfeife gestatten. Andere Anwendungen für Feuerzeuge, die ein Anzünden beispielsweise eines Teelichts' in einer Warmhaltevorrichtung oder dergleichen wird üblicherweise durch lang gestreckte, stabförmige Feuerzeuge erreicht, wobei die Flamme, auch bei einem nach unten gehaltenen Feuerzeug, die Hand der Person, die das Feuerzeug hält nicht verbrennen kann.To conventionally light objects, it is common practice to flash the flame upwards, which accommodates the natural tendency of flames to spread upwards. For special applications such as for pipe smokers lighters were developed with laterally exiting flame, which allow a nearly natural hand position when igniting a whistle. Other applications for lighters, such as lighting a tea-light in a warming device or the like, are usually accomplished by elongated rod-shaped lighters, the flame, even with a lighter down, not burning the hand of the person holding the lighter can.

Wird ein herkömmliches Feuerzeug dazu verwendet eine Pfeife oder ein Teelicht anzuzünden, muss das Feuerzeug mit einem oberen Ende nach unten gehalten werden wodurch die Flamme sich nach oben in Richtung der Hand des Benutzers krümmt, wodurch die Gefahr von Verbrennungen entsteht. Wird eine waagerechte Position oder eine Überkopfposition länger aufrecht erhalten, kann es zu einer Erwärmung und sogar zu einer Beschädigung des Feuerzeuges kommen.If a conventional lighter is used to light a pipe or tealight, the lighter must be held down with an upper end, causing the flame to curve upward toward the user's hand, thereby causing the risk of burns. If a horizontal position or an overhead position is maintained longer, it may cause heating and even damage to the lighter.

Bei reinen Pfeifenrauchern ist es im Allgemeinen ausreichend, wenn ein Pfeifenfeuerzeug verwendet wird, dessen Flammendüse so ausgerichtet ist, das die Flamme an dem Feuerzeug seitlich austritt. Bei einem Pfeifenraucher kann jedoch davon ausgegangen werden, dass diese sein Feuerzeug nur für diesen einen Zweck gebraucht. Es ist weiterhin davon auszugehen, dass ein Feuerzeug dessen Flamme im Wesentlichen seitlich aus dem Feuerzeug austritt ohne weiteres auch dazu verwendet werden kann, um eine Kerze oder eine Zigarette anzuzünden.For pure pipe smokers, it is generally sufficient to use a pipe lighter whose flame nozzle is aligned so the flame exits sideways on the lighter. For a pipe smoker, however, it can be assumed that these used his lighter only for this one purpose. It should also be understood that a lighter whose flame exits substantially laterally from the lighter may also be readily used to light a candle or cigarette.

Ein aus der französischen Patentanmeldung FR1466589 (A ) bekanntes Feuerzeug nutzt dazu einen Flammenabweiser, der dazu ausgelegt ist, einen Strom von einem brennbaren Fluid so abzuweisen bzw. umzulenken, sodass die Flamme des Feuerzeuges nicht nur nach oben sondern auch seitlich ausgerichtet an dem Feuerzeug austreten kann.One from the French patent application FR1466589 (A For this purpose, a known lighter uses a flame deflector which is designed to deflect or deflect a stream of a combustible fluid, so that the flame of the lighter can emerge not only upwards but also laterally aligned with the lighter.

Es ist eine Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ein Feuerzeug bereitzustellen, das sowohl die Belange von Pfeifenrauchern als auch die Belange von Zigarettenrauchern und herkömmlichen Feuerzeugbenutzern befriedigen kann. Dadurch könnten spezielle Pfeifenfeuerzeuge unnötig werden.It is an object of the present invention to provide a lighter that can satisfy both the concerns of pipe smokers and the concerns of cigarette smokers and conventional lighter users. This could make special pipe lighters unnecessary.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch ein Feuerzeug gemaß Anspruch 1 gelöst, as durch geeignete Flammvorrichtung in der Lage ist die Flamme wahlweise an dem oberen Ende als auch seitlich austreten zu lassen.This object is achieved by a lighter according to claim 1, as by suitable flame device is capable of the flame either at the upper end as well as laterally emerge.

Feuerzeuge weisen im Allgemeinen einen Vorrat an brennbarem Material und eine Zündvorrichtung auf. Im Allgemeinen wird das brennbare Material als ein brennbares Fluid bereitgestellt. Im Falle von Fluid kann das diese durch eine Flammvorrichtung wie einen Docht im Falle einer Flüssigkeit oder eines Gases um eine Flammen- oder Brennerdüse handeln. Es kann sich bei dem Brennbaren Material jedoch prinzipiell auch um einen Feststoff wie beispielsweise einen Docht, einen Fidibus oder einem Magnesium-Draht bzw. Litze oder dergleichen handeln.Lighters generally have a supply of combustible material and an igniter. In general, the combustible material is provided as a combustible fluid. In the case of fluid, this may be by a flame device such as a wick in the case of a liquid or a gas around a flame or burner nozzle. However, the combustible material may in principle also be a solid such as, for example, a wick, a fidibus or a magnesium wire or strand or the like.

Der Zündvorrichtung kann beispielsweise durch einen Katalysator, durch einen Feuerstein (z. B. mit einem Reibrad), durch Piezozündung, durch Elektrozündung (z. B. einen Glühdraht), Solarzündung (i. e. einen Hohlspiegel) oder dergleichen erfolgen.The ignition device can be made, for example, by a catalytic converter, by a flint (for example with a friction wheel), by piezo ignition, by electrical ignition (eg a glow wire), solar ignition (i e a concave mirror) or the like.

Der Zündvorrichtung kann auch eine Einrichtung zugeordnet sein, die die Zufuhr eines brennbaren Materials steuert. Der Zündvorrichtung kann ebenfalls eine Massenregelung für das brennbare Material zugeordnet sein.The ignition device may also be associated with a device which controls the supply of a combustible material. The ignition device may also be assigned a mass control for the combustible material.

Gemäß einer beispielhaften Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung wird die Fähigkeit die Flamme an dem oberen Ende oder auch seitlich an dem Feuerzeug austreten zu lassen durch eine nach oben und seitlich ausrichtbare Flammvorrichtung wie eine Flammen- bzw. Brennerdüse bereitgestellt.In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the ability to allow the flame to exit at the top or side of the lighter is provided by an upwardly and laterally orientable flame device such as a burner nozzle.

Gemäß der Erfindung wird die Fähigkeit die Flamme an dem oberen Ende oder auch seitlich an dem Feuerzeug austreten lassen durch eine schwenkbare Flammvorrichtug bereitgestellt.According to the invention, the ability to allow the flame to exit at the top or also laterally from the lighter is provided by a pivotable flame device.

Gemäß der Erfindung ist die schwenkbare Flammen- bzw. Brennerdüse um eine Achse senkrecht zu der Flammvorrichtung z. B. einer Flammen- bzw. Brennerdüse schwenkbar. In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist die schwenkbare Flammvorrichtung um eine Achse senkrecht zu einer Längsachse de Feuerzeuges schwenkbar.According to the invention, the pivotable flame or burner nozzle is about an axis perpendicular to the flame device z. B. a flame or burner nozzle pivotally. In a further preferred embodiment, the pivotable flame device is pivotable about an axis perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the lighter.

Gemäß der Erfindung kann die schwenkbare Flammvorrictung um eine Achse schwenkbar sein, die gegenüber der Flammvorrichtung z. B. einer Flammen- bzw. Brennerdüse um im Wesentlichen 45° geneigt ist. Die schwenkbare Flammen- bzw. Brennerdüse kann um eine Achse schwenkbar sein, die zu einer Längsachse de Feuerzeuges um im Wesentlichen 45° geneigt ist.According to the invention, the pivotable Flammvorrictung be pivotable about an axis which is opposite to the flame device z. B. a flame or burner nozzle is inclined by substantially 45 °. The pivotable flame or burner nozzle may be pivotable about an axis which is inclined to a longitudinal axis of the lighter by substantially 45 °.

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform weist das Feuerzeug (mindestens) eine versenkbare Flammvorrichtung auf. Dadurch kann die Baugröße des Feuerzeuges auch bei Verwendung einesIn a further embodiment, the lighter has (at least) a retractable flame device. This allows the size of the lighter even when using a

Schwenkmechanismus klein gehalten werden. Die Flammvorrichtung kann teilversenkbar sein. Die Flammvorrichtung kann ausziehbar sein.Swing mechanism be kept small. The flame device can be teilversenkbarbar. The flame device can be extendable.

Die versenkbare Flammvorrichtung kann rastbar sein. Damit lässt sich die Flammvorrichtung in dem versenkten und in dem nicht versenkten Zustand einrasten. Die Rastbarkeit kann durch eine ,Kugelschreiber-Mechanik' bereitgestellt werden, wobei die versenkte Flammvorrichtung durch einen Druck ausgefahren werden kann.The retractable flame device can be rested. Thus, the flame device in the retracted and in the non-recessed state can engage. The detentability can be provided by a 'pen mechanism', wherein the sunken flame device can be extended by a pressure.

In Folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand von nicht beschränkenden beispielhaften Ausführungsformen beschrieben.

  • Figuren 1A und 1B zeigen Seitenansichten eines Feuerzeugs mit veränderbarem Flammenaustritt.
  • Figuren 2A und 2B zeigen Teilansichten einer Ausführungsform einer schwenkbaren Flammvorrichtung.
  • Figuren 3A, 3B und 3C zeigen Teilansichten einer Ausführungsform einer schwenkbaren Flammvorrichtung.
  • Figuren 4A, 4B und 4C zeigen Seitenansichten einer Ausführungsform eines Feuerzeuges mit einer schwenkbaren und versenkbaren Flammvorrichtung.
The invention will now be described by way of non-limiting example embodiments.
  • Figures 1A and 1B show side views of a lighter with variable flame outlet.
  • FIGS. 2A and 2B show partial views of an embodiment of a pivotable flame device.
  • Figures 3A, 3B and 3C show partial views of an embodiment of a pivotable flame device.
  • FIGS. 4A, 4B and 4C show side views of an embodiment of a lighter with a pivotable and retractable flame device.

Sowohl in den Figuren als auch in der Beschreibung werden gleiche oder ähnliche Elemente mit gleichen oder ähnlichen Bezugszeichen bezeichnet.Both in the figures and in the description, the same or similar elements are denoted by the same or similar reference numerals.

Figuren 1A und 1B zeigen Seitenansichten eines Feuerzeugs mit veränderbarem Flammenaustritt. Bei dem, in Figur 1A dargestellten Feuerzeug ist der veränderbare Flammenaustritt durch eine schwenkbare Flammvorrichtung, hier eine Flammendüse 12, umgesetzt. Das Feuerzeug weist einen Vorrat 4 am brennbarem Material auf, der wie abgebildet als ein Gastank ausgeführt sein kann. Das Feuerzeug weist darüber hinaus noch eine Flammenhöhenverstellung 6 auf, mit der der Massenduchfluss am brennbarem Material gesteuert werden kann. Das dargestellte Feuerzeug weist außerdem eine Zündvorrichtung 8 auf, die einerseits ein Zündereignis bereitstellen und andererseits den Massenduchfluss am brennbarem Material steuern kann. Wenn die Zündvorrichtung niedergedrückt 10 wird, wird ein Gasstrom freigegeben und durch einen Zündfunken entzündet. Bei niedergedrückter Zündvorrichtung und nach oben ausgerichteter Flammvorrichtung 12 wird eine nach oben gerichtete Flamme 14 erzeugt. Die senkrechte Flammvorrichtung 12 ist schwenkbar und kann um eine Achse senkrecht zur Flammvorrichtung bzw. der Längsachse des Feuerzeugs bzw. der Zeichenebene zur Seite geschwenkt werden. Figures 1A and 1B show side views of a lighter with variable flame outlet. In which, in Figure 1A The lighter shown is the variable flame outlet through a pivotable flame device, here a flame nozzle 12, implemented. The lighter has a supply 4 on the combustible material, which may be designed as a gas tank as shown. The lighter also has a flame height adjustment 6, with the mass flow of mass can be controlled on the combustible material. The illustrated lighter also includes an ignition device 8 which, on the one hand, can provide a firing event and, on the other hand, can control the mass flow of the flammable material. When the igniter is depressed, a gas flow is released and ignited by a spark. With the ignition device depressed and the flame device 12 upwardly oriented, an upward flame 14 is created. The vertical flame device 12 is pivotable and can be pivoted to the side about an axis perpendicular to the flame device or the longitudinal axis of the lighter or the drawing plane.

In Figuren 1B ist die Flammvorrichtung 16 zur Seite geschwenkt, was einen seitlichen Flammenaustritt 18 bei niedergedrückter Zündvorrichtung 10 bewirkt.In Figures 1B the flame device 16 is pivoted to the side, causing a lateral flame outlet 18 when the igniter 10 is depressed.

Figuren 2A und 2B zeigen Teilansichten einer Ausführungsform einer schwenkbaren Flammvorrichtung. Figur 2A zeigt eine Teilansicht auf eine Flammvorrichtung 12 mit einer Flammenaustrittsöffnung 20, einer Bohrung 24 für eine Schwenkachse und einer Zahnung 26. Zur Klarheit wurde die Achse nicht dargestellt. FIGS. 2A and 2B show partial views of an embodiment of a pivotable flame device. FIG. 2A shows a partial view of a flame device 12 with a flame outlet opening 20, a bore 24 for a pivot axis and a toothing 26. For clarity, the axis was not shown.

Figur 2B zeigt eine Teilaufsicht auf eine Flammvorrichtung 12 während eines rastenden Schwenkvorgangs. Links in Fig. 2B ist die Flammvorrichtung 12 von oben zu sehen mit Blick in die Flammenaustrittsöffnung 20 zu sehen. Eine Feder 28 presst die Flammvorrichtung 12 mit der seitlichen Zahnung 26 gegen eine, an dem Feuerzeug fest angebrachte Zahnung 22. Beim Schwenken der Flammvorrichtung 12 weicht die ganze Flammvorrichtung 10 nach oben gegen die Feder aus springt jeweils einen Zahn weiter. Nach einer Anzahl von Sprüngen ist die Flammvorrichtung waagerecht ausgerichtet 16 und wird durch die Feder 28 und die ineinander greifenden Zahnungen 22, 26 gehalten. FIG. 2B shows a partial supervision of a flame device 12 during a latching pivoting operation. Left in Fig. 2B the flame device 12 can be seen from above with a view into the flame outlet opening 20. A spring 28 presses the flame device 12 with the lateral toothing 26 against a, fixed to the lighter toothing 22. When pivoting the flame device 12, the whole flame device 10 deviates upwards against the spring jumps one tooth each. After a number of jumps, the flame device is level 16 and is held by the spring 28 and the interlocking serrations 22,26.

Figuren 3A, 3B und 3C zeigen Teilansichten einer anderen Ausführungsform einer schwenkbaren Flammvorrichtung. Figur 3A zeigt in der Teilansicht ebenfalls eine Flammvorrichtung 12 mit einer Flammenaustrittsöffnung 20, einer Bohrung 24 für eine Schwenkachse und einer Zahnung 26. Im Gegensatz zu Fig. 2A ist die Zahnung 26 radial und nicht axial ausgeführt. Figures 3A, 3B and 3C show partial views of another embodiment of a pivotable flame device. FIG. 3A shows in the partial view also a flame device 12 with a flame outlet opening 20, a bore 24 for a pivot axis and a toothing 26. In contrast to Fig. 2A the toothing 26 is radial and not designed axially.

Figur 3B zeigt eine Teilansicht einer Rastvorrichtung, die auf einer Kugel 30 und einer Schraubenfeder 32 beruht. Die Kugel 30 wird in einer (nicht gezeigten) Führung gegen die Zahnung 26 gedrückt, sodass die Flammvorrichtung in zwei Stufen um 90° verschwenkt werden kann. FIG. 3B shows a partial view of a locking device, which is based on a ball 30 and a coil spring 32. The ball 30 is pressed in a (not shown) guide against the toothing 26, so that the flame device can be pivoted in two stages by 90 °.

Figur 3C zeigt eine Teilansicht einer anderen Rastvorrichtung, die auf einer Nocke 30 und einer Blattfeder 32 basiert. Die Nocke 30 wird durch die Blattfeder 32 geführt und gegen die Zahnung 26 gedrückt, sodass die Flammvorrichtung ebenfalls in zwei Stufen um 90° verschwenkt werden kann. FIG. 3C shows a partial view of another locking device, which is based on a cam 30 and a leaf spring 32. The cam 30 is guided by the leaf spring 32 and pressed against the teeth 26, so that the flame device can also be pivoted in two stages by 90 °.

Figuren 4A, 4B und 4C zeigen Seitenansichten einer Ausführungsform eines Feuerzeuges mit einer schwenkbaren und versenkbaren Flammvorrichtung. FIGS. 4A, 4B and 4C show side views of an embodiment of a lighter with a pivotable and retractable flame device.

Figur 4A zeigt eine Seitenansicht einer Ausführungsform eines Feuerzeuges mit einer schwenkbaren und versenkbaren Flammvorrichtung 36, wobei die Flammvorrichtung 36 versenkt ist. Wird die Zündvorrichtung 8 niedergedrückt 10, wird eine nach oben gerichtete Flamme 14 erzeugt, wie es von einem herkömmlichen Feuerzeug bekannt ist. Durch einen Druck auf die Flammvorrichtung 36 kann die Flammvorrichtung 36 aus dem Körper des Feuerzeugs (ähnlich der Mechanik wie sie von einem Kugelschreiber bekannt ist) mit der Bewegung 34 ausgefahren werden. Eine entsprechende Bewegung (nicht dargestellt) gestattet ebenfalls das Einfahren der Flammvorrichtung 36. FIG. 4A shows a side view of an embodiment of a lighter with a pivotable and retractable flame device 36, wherein the flame device 36 is sunk. When the igniter 8 is depressed 10, an upward flame 14 is generated, as is known from a conventional lighter. By applying pressure to the flame device 36, the flame device 36 can be extended out of the body of the lighter (similar to the mechanism as known from a ballpoint pen) with the movement 34. A corresponding movement (not shown) also allows retraction of the flame device 36.

In Fig. 4B ist die Flammvorrichtung ausgefahren, wodurch Drehhebel 42 an der Flammvorrichtung 36 ebenfalls ausgefahren und betätigbar ist. Mit dem Drehhebel 42 kann die Flammvorrichtung 36 um eine Achse 38 in einer Bewegung 40 geschwenkt bzw. gedreht werden, die in der Zeichenebene liegt und im Wesentlichen 45° zu den Längsachsen des Feuerzeuges und der Flammvorrichtung 36 geneigt ist.In Fig. 4B the flame device is extended, whereby rotary lever 42 is also extended and actuated on the flame device 36. With the rotary lever 42, the flame device 36 can be pivoted about an axis 38 in a movement 40 which lies in the plane of the drawing and is inclined at substantially 45 ° to the longitudinal axes of the lighter and the flame device 36.

In Fig. 4C ist die Flammvorrichtung 36 ebenfalls ausgefahren und in die Waagerechte geschwenkt. Bei Betätigung der Zündvorrichtung tritt aus der waagerechten Flammvorrichtung 36 eine, in Bezug auf das Feuerzeug, seitwärts gerichtete Flamme 18 aus. Mit dem Drehhebel 42 kann die Flammvorrichtung 36 in einer Bewegung 40 um eine Achse 38 zurückgeschwenkt werden.In Fig. 4C the flame device 36 is also extended and pivoted in the horizontal. Upon actuation of the igniter, horizontal flame device 36 exits sideward flame 18 with respect to the lighter. With the rotary lever 42, the flame device 36 can be pivoted back in a movement 40 about an axis 38.

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  1. A lighter, characterized in that the lighter encompasses a flame device (12, 36), which can be pivoted about an axis (24), which is oriented at right angles or substantially inclined by 45° to the flame device (12, 36), so that the flame of the lighter can escape from the lighter at the upper end (14) or on the side (18).
  2. The lighter according to claim 1, characterized in that the lighter encompasses a retractable flame device (36).
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