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EP2032900A1 - Lighter for heating up a smokeless cigarette - Google Patents

Lighter for heating up a smokeless cigarette

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EP2032900A1
EP2032900A1 EP07703574A EP07703574A EP2032900A1 EP 2032900 A1 EP2032900 A1 EP 2032900A1 EP 07703574 A EP07703574 A EP 07703574A EP 07703574 A EP07703574 A EP 07703574A EP 2032900 A1 EP2032900 A1 EP 2032900A1
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housing
lighter
burner nozzle
mouthpiece
cigarette
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Christian Wengert
Thomas Philipp
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Nicculto AG
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F23—COMBUSTION APPARATUS; COMBUSTION PROCESSES
    • F23Q—IGNITION; EXTINGUISHING-DEVICES
    • F23Q2/00—Lighters containing fuel, e.g. for cigarettes
    • F23Q2/28—Lighters characterised by electrical ignition of the fuel
    • F23Q2/285—Lighters characterised by electrical ignition of the fuel with spark ignition
    • F23Q2/287—Lighters characterised by electrical ignition of the fuel with spark ignition piezoelectric

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  • the invention relates to a lighter for heating a smokeless cigarette.
  • a generally cylindrical mouthpiece 10 consists of known per se filter material, as used for example for filter mouthpieces of conventional cigarettes.
  • An end face of the mouthpiece 10 is designed as Ansaugöffhung 18.
  • the facing away from the Ansaugöffhung 18 end face of the mouthpiece 10 is formed with a hollow cylindrical recess 20.
  • the surface 22 of the mouthpiece 10 is closed-pore except for the surface of the recess and the left-hand side according to FIG. 6.
  • the cigarette body 12 has a cylindrical shell 24 made of thermally insulating material, such as a ceramic material, on which a heater ear 26 of thermally highly conductive material, such as copper containing.
  • the left end of the heat pipe 26 shown in FIG. 1 protrudes from the jacket 24, wherein the outer contour of the protruding region 28 corresponds approximately to the contour of the recess 20.
  • the end face of the projecting portion and the cylindrical wall of the projecting portion are formed with through holes 30.
  • the front side of the projecting area can also be completely open.
  • the jacket 24 is formed with a recess 32 at the bottom of which the right end of the heat pipe 26 is exposed.
  • the right-hand end of the jacket 24 forms, together with the opening of the heat pipe 26, an air inlet opening which is connected to an air outlet formed by the left-side end of the heat pipe 26 and the end of the shell 24 by means of an air passageway formed through the interior of the heat pipe 26.
  • the mouthpiece 10 is coated on the inside of the recess 20 with a volatile flavoring agent 33, for example nicotine mixed with fragrances and / or flavorings.
  • a volatile flavoring agent 33 for example nicotine mixed with fragrances and / or flavorings.
  • the mouthpiece 10 is enclosed, for example, by a plastic film, so that the stimulant 33 can not evaporate.
  • the mouthpiece is attached to the projecting portion 28 of the cigarette body 12, so that an assembly is formed, which has the appearance of a conventional cigarette (mouthpiece with cigarette body).
  • the right end of the cigarette body 12 is inserted according to FIG. 6 in an adapter, via which it is connected to a lighter, so that the heat pipe 26 is heated by the flame of the lighter and the stimulant 33, the is in intensive contact with the heat pipe, heated to its or slightly above its dissolution or vaporization temperature of, for example, 50 degrees to 60 degrees C.
  • the heat capacity of the heat pipe 26 is sufficient to ensure that the cigarette is removed from the adapter during aspiration from air through the suction port 18, the vaporized components and other volatiles of the stimulant 33 are taken over a sufficiently long period of time, so that the stimulant can be enjoyed up to at least approximately its complete consumption in the mouth or by inhalation.
  • a cigarette which contains within a sleeve a flammable carbonaceous fuel element, which is in heat-conducting relationship with an aerosol-generating substrate.
  • the sleeve consists of a metal foil which is wrapped in paper.
  • a tobacco filling which is flowed through by the aerosol.
  • a protruding from the sleeve end of the fuel assembly is flammable. The end remote from the fuel element of the sleeve into which a filter body may be inserted, forms a mouthpiece.
  • DE 68 04 373 U describes a lighter for motor vehicles, in which a funnel is attached to the lighter, that when inserting the cigarette one end of the funnel is directed against the lighter flame.
  • a suitable especially for use in motor vehicles cigar lighter is known, the housing is inserted into a power supply socket and having an electrically heated ignition element, with one end face of a cigar to be ignited can be brought into contact.
  • the tubular device has at one end an approach that covers the mouth and nose of a smoker. At its other end, the device has a filter device which filters out harmful components of the smoke that escapes into the environment.
  • the US 53 96 907 A also describes a device that allows a recorded within the device conventional cigarette to smoke so that only filtered smoke enters the environment.
  • US Pat. No. 4,774,970 also describes an apparatus by means of which a conventional cigarette can be enjoyed in such a way that tobacco smoke is isomerized, oxidized and catalyzed before inhalation and in which the amount of smoke exiting into the environment is reduced.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a way with which the heating of the smoke-free cigarette can be done safely and comfortably.
  • the lighter according to the invention is further developed with the features of claims 2 to 5 in an advantageous manner.
  • FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a lighter according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 shows a longitudinal section through the lighter according to FIG. 1
  • FIG. 3 shows a view similar to FIG. 2 of selected parts of the lighter in its still cold but already ignited state
  • FIG. 3 shows a view similar to Figure 3 in a state in which the lighter turns off automatically
  • Fig. 5 shows the parts of the lighter according to Figures 3 and 4 at rest and Fig. 6 is a longitudinal section through a smoke-free cigarette in an extended state.
  • a hole 74 is formed in the upper side, which leads into a receptacle 76 formed in the interior of the housing 70.
  • An area 78 of the wall of the housing 70 is transparent and formed with holes 79.
  • FIG. 2 shows a longitudinal section through the lighter according to FIG. 1.
  • a burner nozzle 86 of the burner assembly 84 is connected via a line 88 to a valve assembly 90 which is formed on an outlet pipe of a fuel storage container 92, which for example is formed in the take-up compartment 76 contains conventional liquefied gas and is refillable in a conventional manner.
  • the handle 72 is loosely connected via a rocker arm 94 with the valve assembly 90.
  • an ignition unit 96 for example a piezo ignition device, whose ignition electrodes 97 are located in the area adjacent to the burner nozzle 86.
  • the function of the lighter described so far is known per se and is therefore not explained in detail.
  • the sleeve 82 is dimensioned such that the cigarette body 12 (FIG. 6) can be pushed into the sleeve 82 as far as the stop 80.
  • a bimetallic strip 98 On the outside of the sleeve 82, a bimetallic strip 98, for example at its two ends intensively heat-conducting, attached in the lower region of the cigarette body 12, which extends with a spacer wire 100 to the valve assembly 90.
  • FIG. 3 shows the arrangement with the handle 72 and thus open valve of the valve assembly 90 and thus burning flame 102, but still cold sleeve 82.
  • the sleeve 82 is heated so far that the bimetallic strip 98 shown in FIG 4 bulges to the left and over the spacer wire 100, the valve of the valve assembly 90 closes.
  • the transparent area 78 of the housing 70 with the holes 79 formed therein is located in the area next to the burner nozzle 86. It is understood that the holes 79, which may also be slot-shaped, are formed in this way and optionally connected to channels in the burner assembly 84 such that sufficient fresh air is supplied to the flame.
  • the function of the described arrangement is as follows:
  • the cigarette body 12 of a cigarette to be "lit” or to be heated is pushed into the receiving compartment 76 as far as the stop 80.
  • the lighter is then activated by means of the handle 72, so that the heat pipe 26 is heated by the flame 102 thermally conductive jacket 24 and the temperature sensitivity of the bimetallic strip 98 are coordinated so that the bimetallic strip 98 closes the valve of the valve assembly 90 when the heat pipe 26, in particular its protruding from the jacket 24 region 28, has reached a predetermined temperature, the evaporation of the Stimulant 33 (Fig. 6) is sufficient, whereby the outside of the jacket is 24 still heated so little that their touch is perceived as pleasant.
  • the cigarette body 12 is then removed from the lighter.
  • a fresh mouthpiece 10 is plugged in and is available for consumption of the stimulant 33 by sucking in air through the mouthpiece 10, as with conventional cigarettes.
  • the enjoyment of the stimulant is intense for the "smoker" in this way, without the environment being bothered by any smoke.
  • the lighter By appropriate dimensioning of the receiving compartment 76 with the sleeve 82 and, if necessary, inserting an additional, temperature-insulating sleeve, the lighter can be used in a conventional manner by the flame, if necessary after adjustment by means of a protruding from the housing knurled screw (not shown) is set in that it burns to the outside of the housing. It is also possible that the valve assembly 90 closes when the handle 72 is no longer actuated and additionally closes when the handle 72 is pressed, when it is released by the bimetallic strip 98 to close. This release can for example be done by the bimetallic strip pushes the spacer wire under a head of a valve stem and thereby the valve is closed by a biased in the closed position spring.
  • the cigarette body 12 is conveniently heated with the mouthpiece 10 mounted on the lighter, since the heated air, including nicotine and flavoring, can then be inhaled through the heat pipe immediately, as with a conventional cigarette.
  • outflow holes similar to the outflow holes 30 according to FIG. 6 are additionally formed in the left-hand edge region of the jacket 24 according to FIG. 6 and extend radially through the heat pipe 26.

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Abstract

The lighter has a cigarette body (12) with an outside coat (24) made from a thermally isolating material and a heat pipe (26) made from a heat conducting material and surrounded by the coat. At an end of the cigarette body (12) is an attachable mouthpiece. A burner nozzle (86) is provided with an adjacent ignition mechanism (97). A hole (74) is accessible in the housing and inside the housing (70) is a subject (76) into which the end of the cigarette body can be inserted so that the burner nozzle is heatable at an end of the heat pipe (26) with a flame (102).

Description

Feuerzeug zum Aufheizen einer rauchfreien ZigaretteLighter for heating a smoke-free cigarette
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Feuerzeug zum Aufheizen einer rauchfreien Zigarette.The invention relates to a lighter for heating a smokeless cigarette.
In der nicht vorveröffentlichten deutschen Patentanmeldung 10 2005 034 169.1 ist eine rauchfreie Zigarette beschrieben, wie sie in Fig. 6 im Querschnitt und auseinandergezogen dargestellt ist.In the non-prepublished German patent application 10 2005 034 169.1 a smoke-free cigarette is described, as shown in Fig. 6 in cross-section and exploded.
Ein insgesamt zylindrisches Mundstück 10 besteht aus an sich bekanntem Filtermaterial, wie es beispielsweise für Filtermundstücke konventioneller Zigaretten verwendet wird. Eine Stirnseite des Mundstücks 10 ist als Ansaugöffhung 18 ausgebildet. Die von der Ansaugöffhung 18 abgewandte Stirnseite des Mundstücks 10 ist mit einer hohlzylindrischen Aussparung 20 ausgebildet. Die Oberfläche 22 des Mundstücks 10 ist mit Ausnahme der Oberfläche der Aussparung sowie der gemäß Fig. 6 linken Stirnseite geschlossenporig ausgebildet.A generally cylindrical mouthpiece 10 consists of known per se filter material, as used for example for filter mouthpieces of conventional cigarettes. An end face of the mouthpiece 10 is designed as Ansaugöffhung 18. The facing away from the Ansaugöffhung 18 end face of the mouthpiece 10 is formed with a hollow cylindrical recess 20. The surface 22 of the mouthpiece 10 is closed-pore except for the surface of the recess and the left-hand side according to FIG. 6.
Der Zigarettenkörper 12 weist einen zylindrischen Mantel 24 aus thermisch isolierendem Material, beispielsweise einem Keramikwerkstoff, auf, der ein Wärmer ohr 26 aus thermisch gut leitendem Material, beispielsweise Kupfer, enthält. Das gemäß Fig. 1 linke Ende des Wärmerohrs 26 steht aus dem Mantel 24 vor, wobei die Außenkontur des vorstehenden Bereiches 28 etwa der Kontur der Aussparung 20 entspricht. Die Stirnseite des vorstehenden Bereiches sowie die zylindrische Wandung des vorstehenden Bereiches sind mit Durchgangsöffnungen 30 ausgebildet. Die Stirnseite des vorstehenden Bereiches kann auch vollständig offen sein. An seinem rechtsseitigen Ende ist der Mantel 24 mit einer Aussparung 32 ausgebildet, an deren Boden das rechte Ende des Wärmerohrs 26 frei liegt.The cigarette body 12 has a cylindrical shell 24 made of thermally insulating material, such as a ceramic material, on which a heater ear 26 of thermally highly conductive material, such as copper containing. The left end of the heat pipe 26 shown in FIG. 1 protrudes from the jacket 24, wherein the outer contour of the protruding region 28 corresponds approximately to the contour of the recess 20. The end face of the projecting portion and the cylindrical wall of the projecting portion are formed with through holes 30. The front side of the projecting area can also be completely open. At its right-hand end, the jacket 24 is formed with a recess 32 at the bottom of which the right end of the heat pipe 26 is exposed.
Das rechtsseitige Ende des Mantels 24 bildet zusammen mit der Öffnung des Wärmerohrs 26 eine Lufteintrittsöffnung, die mit einer durch das linksseitige Ende des Wärmerohrs 26 bzw. das Ende des Mantels 24 gebildeten Luftaustrittsöffnung mittels eines durch das Innere des Wärmerohrs 26 gebildeten Luftdurchlasskanals verbunden ist. Das Mundstück 10 wird auf der Innenseite der Aussparung 20 mit einem flüchtigen Genussmittel 33, beispielsweise mit Duft- und/oder Geschmacksstoffen versetztem Nikotin, beschichtet. Im Anlieferzustand ist das Mundstück 10 beispielsweise von einer Kunststofffolie umschlossen, so dass das Genussmittel 33 nicht abdampfen kann. Nach Entfernen der Kunststofffolie wird das Mundstück auf den vorspringenden Bereich 28 des Zigarettenkörpers 12 aufgesteckt, so dass eine Baugruppe entsteht, die das Aussehen einer herkömmlichen Zigarette (Mundstück mit Zigarettenkörper) hat.The right-hand end of the jacket 24 forms, together with the opening of the heat pipe 26, an air inlet opening which is connected to an air outlet formed by the left-side end of the heat pipe 26 and the end of the shell 24 by means of an air passageway formed through the interior of the heat pipe 26. The mouthpiece 10 is coated on the inside of the recess 20 with a volatile flavoring agent 33, for example nicotine mixed with fragrances and / or flavorings. In the delivery state, the mouthpiece 10 is enclosed, for example, by a plastic film, so that the stimulant 33 can not evaporate. After removing the plastic film, the mouthpiece is attached to the projecting portion 28 of the cigarette body 12, so that an assembly is formed, which has the appearance of a conventional cigarette (mouthpiece with cigarette body).
Zum Aufheizen bzw. „Anzünden" wird das gemäß Fig. 6 rechte Ende des Zigarettenkörpers 12 in einen Adapter eingeschoben, über den es mit einem Feuerzeug verbunden wird, so dass das Wärmerohr 26 durch die Flamme des Feuerzeugs erwärmt wird und das Genussmittel 33, das in intensiver Berührung mit dem Wärmerohr ist, auf seine oder geringfügig über seine Lö- sungs- bzw. Verdampfungstemperatur von beispielsweise 50 Grad bis 60 Grad aufgeheizt wird. Die Wärmekapazität des Wärmerohrs 26 ist ausreichend dafür, dass auch nach Abziehen der Zigarette vom Adapter beim Einsaugen von Luft durch die Ansaugöffnung 18 hindurch die verdampften Bestandteile und sonstigen flüchtigen Bestandteile des Genussmittels 33 über einen genügend langen Zeitraum aufgenommen werden, so dass das Genussmittel bis zu zumindest annähernd seinem vollständigen Verbrauch im Mund oder durch Inhalation genossen werden kann.For heating or "lighting" the right end of the cigarette body 12 is inserted according to FIG. 6 in an adapter, via which it is connected to a lighter, so that the heat pipe 26 is heated by the flame of the lighter and the stimulant 33, the is in intensive contact with the heat pipe, heated to its or slightly above its dissolution or vaporization temperature of, for example, 50 degrees to 60 degrees C. The heat capacity of the heat pipe 26 is sufficient to ensure that the cigarette is removed from the adapter during aspiration from air through the suction port 18, the vaporized components and other volatiles of the stimulant 33 are taken over a sufficiently long period of time, so that the stimulant can be enjoyed up to at least approximately its complete consumption in the mouth or by inhalation.
Aus der DD 285 926 A5 ist eine Zigarette bekannt, die innerhalb einer Hülse ein entzündbares kohlenstoffhaltiges Brennelement enthält, das in wärmeleitender Beziehung mit einem ein Aerosol erzeugenden Substrat steht. Die Hülse besteht aus einer Metallfolie, die mit Papier umwickelt ist. Zur Anreicherung des Aerosols kann zusätzlich eine Tabakfüllung vorgesehen sein, die vom Aerosol durchströmt wird. Ein aus der Hülse vorstehendes Ende des Brennelements ist anzündbar. Das vom Brennelement abgewandte Ende der Hülse, in das ein Filterkörper eingesetzt sein kann, bildet ein Mundstück.From DD 285 926 A5 a cigarette is known, which contains within a sleeve a flammable carbonaceous fuel element, which is in heat-conducting relationship with an aerosol-generating substrate. The sleeve consists of a metal foil which is wrapped in paper. To enrich the aerosol may additionally be provided a tobacco filling, which is flowed through by the aerosol. A protruding from the sleeve end of the fuel assembly is flammable. The end remote from the fuel element of the sleeve into which a filter body may be inserted, forms a mouthpiece.
Die DE 68 04 373 U beschreibt ein Feuerzeug für Kraftfahrzeuge, bei dem ein Trichter so am Feuerzeug befestigt ist, dass beim Einschieben der Zigarette das eine Ende des Trichters gegen die Feuerzeugflamme gerichtet ist. Aus der GB 20 99 122 A ist ein insbesondere zur Verwendung in Motorfahrzeugen geeigneter Zigarrenanzünder bekannt, dessen Gehäuse in einen Stromversorgungssockel einsetzbar ist und der ein elektrisch beheiztes Anzündelement aufweist, mit dem eine Stirnseite einer anzuzündenden Zigarre in Berührung bringbar ist.DE 68 04 373 U describes a lighter for motor vehicles, in which a funnel is attached to the lighter, that when inserting the cigarette one end of the funnel is directed against the lighter flame. From GB 20 99 122 A a suitable especially for use in motor vehicles cigar lighter is known, the housing is inserted into a power supply socket and having an electrically heated ignition element, with one end face of a cigar to be ignited can be brought into contact.
In der US 54 72 001 A ist eine insgesamt rohrförmige Vorrichtung beschrieben, mittels der eine herkömmliche Zigarette derart genossen werden kann, dass kein Rauch in die Umgebung gelangt. Dazu weist die rohrförmige Vorrichtung an einem Ende einen Ansatz auf, der Mund und Nase eines Rauchers überdeckt. An ihrem anderen Ende weist die Vorrichtung eine Filter- einrichtung auf, die schädliche Bestandteile des in die Umgebung austretenden Rauches herausfiltert.In US 54 72 001 A a total tubular device is described, by means of which a conventional cigarette can be enjoyed in such a way that no smoke enters the environment. For this purpose, the tubular device has at one end an approach that covers the mouth and nose of a smoker. At its other end, the device has a filter device which filters out harmful components of the smoke that escapes into the environment.
Die US 53 96 907 A beschreibt ebenfalls eine Vorrichtung, die gestattet, eine innerhalb der Vorrichtung aufgenommene herkömmliche Zigarette derart zu rauchen, dass nur gefilterter Rauch in die Umgebung gelangt.The US 53 96 907 A also describes a device that allows a recorded within the device conventional cigarette to smoke so that only filtered smoke enters the environment.
Die US 47 74 970 beschreibt ebenfalls eine Vorrichtung, mittels der eine herkömmliche Zigarette derart genossen werden kann, dass Tabakrauch vor dem Inhalieren isomerisiert, oxydiert und katalysiert wird und bei der die Menge von in die Umgebung austretendem Rauch vermin- dert wird.US Pat. No. 4,774,970 also describes an apparatus by means of which a conventional cigarette can be enjoyed in such a way that tobacco smoke is isomerized, oxidized and catalyzed before inhalation and in which the amount of smoke exiting into the environment is reduced.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Möglichkeit zu schaffen, mit der das Aufheizen der rauchfreien Zigarette möglichst sicher und komfortabel erfolgen kann.The invention has for its object to provide a way with which the heating of the smoke-free cigarette can be done safely and comfortably.
Diese Aufgabe wird mit einem Feuerzeug gemäß dem Anspruch 1 gelöst.This object is achieved with a lighter according to claim 1.
Das erfindungsgemäße Feuerzeug wird mit den Merkmalen der Ansprüche 2 bis 5 in vorteilhafter Weise weitergebildet.The lighter according to the invention is further developed with the features of claims 2 to 5 in an advantageous manner.
Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand schematischer Zeichnungen beispielsweise und mit weiteren Einzelheiten erläutert. In den Figuren stellen dar:The invention is explained below with reference to schematic drawings, for example, and with further details. In the figures represent:
Fig. 1 eine perspektivische Ansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Feuerzeugs, Fig. 2 einen Längsschnitt durch das Feuerzeug gemäß Fig. 1, Fig. 3 eine Ansicht ähnlich der Fig. 2 ausgewählter Teile des Feuerzeugs in dessen noch kaltem, aber bereits gezündetem Zustand, Fig. 4 eine Ansicht ähnlich der Fig. 3 in einem Zustand, in dem sich das Feuerzeug selbsttätig abschaltet,1 shows a perspective view of a lighter according to the invention, FIG. 2 shows a longitudinal section through the lighter according to FIG. 1, FIG. 3 shows a view similar to FIG. 2 of selected parts of the lighter in its still cold but already ignited state, FIG a view similar to Figure 3 in a state in which the lighter turns off automatically,
Fig. 5 die Teile des Feuerzeugs gemäß den Figuren 3 und 4 im Ruhezustand und Fig. 6 einen Längsschnitt durch eine rauchfreie Zigarette in auseinandergezogenem Zustand.Fig. 5 shows the parts of the lighter according to Figures 3 and 4 at rest and Fig. 6 is a longitudinal section through a smoke-free cigarette in an extended state.
Gemäß Fig. 1 ragt aus der Oberseite eines Gehäuses 70 eines Feuerzeugs eine Handhabe 72 zum Betätigen des Feuerzeugs vor. Weiter ist in der Oberseite ein Loch 74 ausgebildet, das in ein im Inneren des Gehäuses 70 ausgebildetes Aufnahmefach 76 führt. Ein Bereich 78 der Wandung des Gehäuses 70 ist durchsichtig und mit Löchern 79 ausgebildet.1 protrudes from the top of a housing 70 of a lighter before a handle 72 for actuating the lighter. Furthermore, a hole 74 is formed in the upper side, which leads into a receptacle 76 formed in the interior of the housing 70. An area 78 of the wall of the housing 70 is transparent and formed with holes 79.
Fig. 2 zeigt einen Längsschnitt durch das Feuerzeug gemäß Fig. 1.FIG. 2 shows a longitudinal section through the lighter according to FIG. 1. FIG.
In dem Aurnahmefach 76 befindet sich eine an ihrem unteren Ende mit einem Anschlag 80 aus- gebildete Hülse 82. Eine Brennerdüse 86 der Brennerbaugruppe 84 ist über eine Leitung 88 mit einer Ventilbaugruppe 90 verbunden, die an einem Auslassrohr eines Brennstoffvorratsbehältnisses 92 ausgebildet ist, das beispielsweise übliches Flüssiggas enthält und in an sich bekannter Weise nachfüllbar ist.A burner nozzle 86 of the burner assembly 84 is connected via a line 88 to a valve assembly 90 which is formed on an outlet pipe of a fuel storage container 92, which for example is formed in the take-up compartment 76 contains conventional liquefied gas and is refillable in a conventional manner.
Die Handhabe 72 ist über einen Kipphebel 94 mit der Ventilbaugruppe 90 lose verbunden.The handle 72 is loosely connected via a rocker arm 94 with the valve assembly 90.
Gemäß Fig. 2 ist unterhalb der Handhabe 72 eine Zündeinheit 96, beispielsweise eine Piezo- zündeinrichtung, angeordnet, deren Zündelektroden 97 sich im Bereich neben der Brennerdüse 86 befinden. Die Funktion des bisher beschriebenen Feuerzeugs ist an sich bekannt und wird daher nicht im Einzelnen erläutert. Beim Abwärtsbewegen der Handhabe 72 wird die Ventilbaugruppe 90 geöffnet, so dass Brenngas aus der Brennerdüse 86 strömt und dort von den Zündelektroden 97 der Zündeinheit 96 gezündet wird.According to FIG. 2, below the handle 72 there is an ignition unit 96, for example a piezo ignition device, whose ignition electrodes 97 are located in the area adjacent to the burner nozzle 86. The function of the lighter described so far is known per se and is therefore not explained in detail. When moving down the handle 72, the valve assembly 90 is opened, so that fuel gas flows from the burner nozzle 86 and is ignited there by the ignition electrodes 97 of the ignition unit 96.
Die Hülse 82 ist derart bemessen, dass der Zigarettenkörper 12 (Fig. 6) bis zum Anschlag 80 in die Hülse 82 einschiebbar ist. An der Außenseite der Hülse 82 ist im unteren Bereich des Zigarettenkörpers 12 ein Bimetallstreifen 98, beispielsweise an seinen beiden Enden intensiv wärmeleitend, befestigt, der mit einem Distanzdraht 100 zur Ventilbaugruppe 90 reicht.The sleeve 82 is dimensioned such that the cigarette body 12 (FIG. 6) can be pushed into the sleeve 82 as far as the stop 80. On the outside of the sleeve 82, a bimetallic strip 98, for example at its two ends intensively heat-conducting, attached in the lower region of the cigarette body 12, which extends with a spacer wire 100 to the valve assembly 90.
Fig. 3 zeigt die Anordnung bei gedrückter Handhabe 72 und damit offenem Ventil der Ventilbaugruppe 90 und somit brennender Flamme 102, jedoch noch kalter Hülse 82. Bei der Darstellung gemäß Fig. 4 ist die Hülse 82 so weit erwärmt, dass der Bimetallstreifen 98 gemäß Fig. 4 nach links ausgewölbt ist und über den Distanzdraht 100 das Ventil der Ventilbaugruppe 90 schließt.Fig. 3 shows the arrangement with the handle 72 and thus open valve of the valve assembly 90 and thus burning flame 102, but still cold sleeve 82. In the illustration of FIG. 4, the sleeve 82 is heated so far that the bimetallic strip 98 shown in FIG 4 bulges to the left and over the spacer wire 100, the valve of the valve assembly 90 closes.
Der durchsichtige Bereich 78 des Gehäuses 70 mit den darin ausgebildeten Löchern 79 befindet sich, wie aus Fig. 2 ersichtlich, in dem Bereich neben der Brennerdüse 86. Es versteht sich, dass die Löcher 79, die auch schlitzförmig ausgebildet sein können, derart ausgebildet sind und gegebenenfalls mit Kanälen in der Brennerbaugruppe 84 derart verbunden sind, dass der Flamme ausreichend Frischluft zugeführt wird. Die Funktion der beschriebenen Anordnung ist wie folgt:As can be seen in FIG. 2, the transparent area 78 of the housing 70 with the holes 79 formed therein is located in the area next to the burner nozzle 86. It is understood that the holes 79, which may also be slot-shaped, are formed in this way and optionally connected to channels in the burner assembly 84 such that sufficient fresh air is supplied to the flame. The function of the described arrangement is as follows:
Der Zigarettenkörper 12 einer „anzuzündenen" bzw. aufzuheizenden Zigarette wird in das Aufnahmenfach 76 bis zum Anschlag 80 eingeschoben. Mittels der Handhabe 72 wird das Feuerzeug dann in Betrieb gesetzt, so dass das Wärmerohr 26 von der Flamme 102 erwärmt wird. Die Wärmeleitfähigkeit des schlecht wärmeleitenden Mantels 24 und die Temperaturempfindlichkeit des Bimetallstreifens 98 sind derart aufeinander abgestimmt, dass der Bimetallstreifen 98 das Ventil der Ventilbaugruppe 90 schließt, wenn das Wärmerohr 26, insbesondere dessen aus dem Mantel 24 vorstehender Bereich 28, eine vorbestimmte Temperatur erreicht hat, die zum Verdampfen des Genussmittels 33 (Fig. 6) genügt. Dabei ist die Außenseite des Mantels 24 noch so wenig erwärmt, dass ihre Berührung als angenehm empfunden wird. Der Zigarettenkörper 12 wird anschließend aus dem Feuerzeug herausgenommen. Ein frisches Mundstück 10 wird aufgesteckt und steht für einen Genuss des Genussmittels 33 zur Verfügung, indem, wie bei herkömmlichen Zigaretten, durch das Mundstück 10 hindurch Luft angesaugt wird. Der Genuss des Genussmittels ist auf diese Weise für den „Raucher" intensiv, ohne dass die Umwelt durch irgendwelchen Rauch belästigt wird.The cigarette body 12 of a cigarette to be "lit" or to be heated is pushed into the receiving compartment 76 as far as the stop 80. The lighter is then activated by means of the handle 72, so that the heat pipe 26 is heated by the flame 102 thermally conductive jacket 24 and the temperature sensitivity of the bimetallic strip 98 are coordinated so that the bimetallic strip 98 closes the valve of the valve assembly 90 when the heat pipe 26, in particular its protruding from the jacket 24 region 28, has reached a predetermined temperature, the evaporation of the Stimulant 33 (Fig. 6) is sufficient, whereby the outside of the jacket is 24 still heated so little that their touch is perceived as pleasant. The cigarette body 12 is then removed from the lighter. A fresh mouthpiece 10 is plugged in and is available for consumption of the stimulant 33 by sucking in air through the mouthpiece 10, as with conventional cigarettes. The enjoyment of the stimulant is intense for the "smoker" in this way, without the environment being bothered by any smoke.
Mit der Erfindung ist eine sichere und komfortable Möglichkeit zum Aufheizen von Zigaretten der beschriebenen Art geschaffen. Es versteht sich, dass die Zigarette erneut aufgeheizt werden kann, wenn sie vor dem vollständigen Aufbrauchen des Genussmittels abkühlt.With the invention, a safe and comfortable way to heat cigarettes of the type described is created. It is understood that the cigarette can be reheated if it cools before the consumption of the stimulant is exhausted.
Durch entsprechende Dimensionierung des Aufnahmefaches 76 mit der Hülse 82 sowie erforderlichenfalls Einsetzen einer zusätzlichen, temperaturisolierenden Hülse kann das Feuerzeug in an sich bekannter Weise benutzt werden, indem die Flamme, gegebenenfalls nach Verstellen mittels einer aus dem Gehäuse vorstehenden Rändelschraube (nicht dargestellt) so eingestellt wird, dass sie bis nach außerhalb des Gehäuses brennt. Weiterhin ist möglich, dass die Ventilbaugruppe 90 schließt, wenn die Handhabe 72 nicht mehr betätigt wird und bei gedrückter Handhabe 72 zusätzlich schließt, wenn sie durch den Bimetallstreifen 98 zum Schließen freigegeben wird. Diese Freigabe kann beispielsweise dadurch geschehen, dass der Bimetallstreifen den Distanzdraht unter einem Kopf eines Ventilschaftes herausschiebt und dadurch das Ventil von einer in Schließstellung vorgespannten Feder geschlossen wird.By appropriate dimensioning of the receiving compartment 76 with the sleeve 82 and, if necessary, inserting an additional, temperature-insulating sleeve, the lighter can be used in a conventional manner by the flame, if necessary after adjustment by means of a protruding from the housing knurled screw (not shown) is set in that it burns to the outside of the housing. It is also possible that the valve assembly 90 closes when the handle 72 is no longer actuated and additionally closes when the handle 72 is pressed, when it is released by the bimetallic strip 98 to close. This release can for example be done by the bimetallic strip pushes the spacer wire under a head of a valve stem and thereby the valve is closed by a biased in the closed position spring.
Der Zigarettenkörper 12 wird voteilhafterweise mit aufgesetztem Mundstück 10 vom Feuerzeug erwärmt, da die erhitzte Luft einschließlich Nikotin und Aromastoffen durch das Wärme- röhr hindurch dann unter leichtem Zug, wie bei einer herkömmlichen Zigarette, sofort inhaliert werden kann.The cigarette body 12 is conveniently heated with the mouthpiece 10 mounted on the lighter, since the heated air, including nicotine and flavoring, can then be inhaled through the heat pipe immediately, as with a conventional cigarette.
Bei einer abgeänderten Ausführungsform sind Ausströmlöcher ähnlich den Ausströmlöchern 30 gemäß Fig. 6 zusätzlich im gemäß Fig. 6 linksseitigen Randbereich des Mantels 24 ausgebildet und führen radial durch das Wärmerohr 26 hindurch. Damit kann die Zigarette bei aufgestecktem Mundstück aufgeheizt werden, ohne dass Luft durch das Mundstück hindurch angesaugt werden muss. In a modified embodiment, outflow holes similar to the outflow holes 30 according to FIG. 6 are additionally formed in the left-hand edge region of the jacket 24 according to FIG. 6 and extend radially through the heat pipe 26. Thus, the cigarette can be heated with attached mouthpiece without sucking air through the mouthpiece must become.
BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS
10 Mundstück 94 Kipphebel10 Mouthpiece 94 Rocker Arm
12 Zigarettenkörper 96 Zündeinheit12 cigarette body 96 ignition unit
14 Adapter 97 Zündelektroden14 adapters 97 ignition electrodes
16 Filtermaterial 98 Bimetallstreifen16 Filter material 98 Bimetallic strip
18 Ansaugöffhung 100 Distanzdraht18 suction opening 100 spacer wire
20 Aussparung 102 Flamme20 recess 102 flame
22 Oberfläche22 surface
24 Mantel24 coat
26 Wärmerohr26 heat pipe
28 Bereich28 area
30 Durchgangsöffhungen30 passage openings
32 Aussparung32 recess
33 Genussmittel33 stimulants
70 Gehäuse70 housing
72 Handhabe72 handle
74 Loch74 holes
76 Aufnahmefach76 Storage compartment
78 durchsichtiger Bereich78 transparent area
79 Löcher79 holes
80 Anschlag80 stop
82 Hülse82 sleeve
84 Brennerbaugruppe84 burner assembly
86 Brennerdüse86 burner nozzle
88 Leitung88 line
90 Ventilbaugruppe90 valve assembly
92 Brennstoffvorratsbehältnis 92 fuel storage container

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1. Feuerzeug zum Aufheizen einer rauchfreien Zigarette, welche Zigarette einen Zigarettenkörper (12) mit einem äußeren Mantel (24) aus einem ther- misch isolierenden Material und ein von dem Mantel (24) umgebenes Wärmerohr (26) aus einem wärmeleitenden Material enthält, wobei an einem Ende des Zigarettenkörpers (12) ein Mundstück (10) derart anbringbar ist, dass ein zwischen dem Mundstück (10) und dem ihm zugewandten Ende des Wärmerohres (26) anordenbares Genussmittel (33) in Berührung mit dem Mundstück (10) ist, welches Genussmittel (33) durch Erhitzen des vom Mundstück (10) abgewandten Endes des Wärmerohrs (26) auf eine zum Verdampfen des Genussmittels (33) ausreichende Temperatur aufheizbar ist, welches Feuerzeug ein Gehäuse (70) aufweist, das enthält: ein Brennstoffvorratsbehältnis (92), das über ein Ventil (90) mit einer Brennerdüse (86) verbunden ist, eine im Bereich der Brennerdüse (86) ausgebildete Zündeinrichtung (97), wobei mittels einer am Gehäuse (70) vorgesehenen Handhabe (72) das Ventil (90) offenbar und mittels der Zündeinrichtung (97) eine Flamme zündbar ist, sowie ein an die Brennerdüse (86) und die Zündeinrichtung (97) angrenzendes, durch ein Loch (74) im Gehäuse hindurch zugängliches, im Inneren des Gehäuses (70) ausgebildetes Aufnah- mefach (76), in das das vom Mundstück (10) abgewandte Ende des Zigarettenkörpers einschiebbar ist, so dass das zugehörige, der Brennerdüse (86) zugewandte Ende des Wärmerohrs (26) mit der Flamme zum Verdampfen des Genussmittels erhitzbar ist und der Zigarettenkörper (12) bei verdampfendem Genussmittel aus dem Aufnahmefach (76) herausnehmbar ist.A lighter for heating a smokeless cigarette, the cigarette containing a cigarette body (12) with an outer shell (24) made of a thermally insulating material and a jacket (24) surrounded by the heat pipe (26) made of a thermally conductive material a mouthpiece (10) can be attached to one end of the cigarette body (12) in such a way that a stimulant (33) that can be arranged between the mouthpiece (10) and the end of the heat pipe (26) facing it is in contact with the mouthpiece (10), which stimulant (33) can be heated to a temperature sufficient to evaporate the stimulant (33) by heating the end of the heat pipe (26) remote from the mouthpiece (10), which lighter comprises a housing (70) which contains: a fuel storage container (92 ), which is connected via a valve (90) with a burner nozzle (86), an ignition device (97) formed in the region of the burner nozzle (86), wherein by means of a housing (70) (72) the valve (90) is evidently and by means of the ignition device (97) a flame ignited, as well as to the burner nozzle (86) and the ignition device (97) adjacent, through a hole (74) accessible in the housing through, receiving compartment (76) formed in the interior of the housing (70), into which the end of the cigarette body facing away from the mouthpiece (10) can be pushed, so that the associated end of the heat pipe (26) facing the burner nozzle (86) engages with the flame for evaporation of the stimulant is heated and the cigarette body (12) is removable with evaporating stimulant from the receiving compartment (76).
2. Feuerzeug nach Anspruch 1, wobei in dem Gehäuse (70) Öffnungen (79) für einen Zutritt von Frischluft in den Bereich der Brennerdüse (86) ausgebildet sind.2. Lighter according to claim 1, wherein in the housing (70) openings (79) for an access of fresh air in the region of the burner nozzle (86) are formed.
3. Feuerzeug nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, wobei ein Bereich (78) des Gehäuses (70) durchsichtig ist, so dass die von der Brennerdüse (86) ausgehende Flamme (102) von außerhalb des Gehäuses (70) sichtbar ist. A lighter according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a portion (78) of the housing (70) is transparent so that the flame (102) emanating from the burner nozzle (86) is visible from outside the housing (70).
4. Feuerzeug nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, wobei ein Thermosensor (98) vorgesehen ist, der die Temperatur des Zigarettenkörpers (12) in dessen der Brennerdüse (86) zugewandtem Endbereich erfasst und bei Überschreiten einer Schwellentemperatur das Ventil (90) schließt.4. Lighter according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a thermal sensor (98) is provided, which detects the temperature of the cigarette body (12) in which the burner nozzle (86) facing the end region and closes the valve (90) when a threshold temperature is exceeded.
5. Feuerzeug nach Anspruch 4, wobei der Thermosensor einen die Temperatur einer den Endbereich des Zigarettenkörpers (12) aufnehmenden Hülse (82) erfassenden Bimetallstreifen (98) enthält, durch dessen Verformung das Ventil (90) geschlossen wird. 5. Lighter according to claim 4, wherein the thermal sensor includes a temperature of the end portion of the cigarette body (12) receiving sleeve (82) detecting bimetallic strip (98), by the deformation of the valve (90) is closed.
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