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EP4152970B1
EP4152970B1 EP20727233.7A EP20727233A EP4152970B1 EP 4152970 B1 EP4152970 B1 EP 4152970B1 EP 20727233 A EP20727233 A EP 20727233A EP 4152970 B1 EP4152970 B1 EP 4152970B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/07—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles
    • B65D85/08—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular
    • B65D85/10—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes
    • B65D85/1081—Inserts or accessories added or joined to the container, e.g. coins, pens, cards, spacers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24C—MACHINES FOR MAKING CIGARS OR CIGARETTES
    • A24C5/00—Making cigarettes; Making tipping materials for, or attaching filters or mouthpieces to, cigars or cigarettes
    • A24C5/60—Final treatment of cigarettes, e.g. marking, printing, branding, decorating
    • A24C5/608—Treating cigarettes with a liquid or viscous solution
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24D—CIGARS; CIGARETTES; TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS; MOUTHPIECES FOR CIGARS OR CIGARETTES; MANUFACTURE OF TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS OR MOUTHPIECES
    • A24D1/00—Cigars; Cigarettes
    • A24D1/20—Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F15/00—Receptacles or boxes specially adapted for cigars, cigarettes, simulated smoking devices or cigarettes therefor
    • A24F15/02—Receptacles or boxes specially adapted for cigars, cigarettes, simulated smoking devices or cigarettes therefor for domestic use
    • A24F15/08—Receptacles or boxes specially adapted for cigars, cigarettes, simulated smoking devices or cigarettes therefor for domestic use combined with other objects
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00—Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
    • A24F40/30—Devices using two or more structurally separated inhalable precursors, e.g. using two liquid precursors in two cartridges
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00—Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
    • A24F40/40—Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F40/00—Electrically operated smoking devices; Component parts thereof; Manufacture thereof; Maintenance or testing thereof; Charging means specially adapted therefor
    • A24F40/40—Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
    • A24F40/46—Shape or structure of electric heating means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24D—CIGARS; CIGARETTES; TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS; MOUTHPIECES FOR CIGARS OR CIGARETTES; MANUFACTURE OF TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS OR MOUTHPIECES
    • A24D1/00—Cigars; Cigarettes
    • A24D1/002—Cigars; Cigarettes with additives, e.g. for flavouring

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  • the invention relates to a cigarette preparation device for introducing an active ingredient into a cigarette.
  • a cigarette preparation device according to the preamble of claim 1 is known from EP 3 292 771 A1
  • a similar device is also described by the EP 2 481 306 A1 .
  • Cigarettes prepared in this way for example cigarettes with menthol added, can be purchased.
  • the cigarettes are usually prepared by the cigarette manufacturer.
  • additives are usually very volatile, so that the additives can evaporate or evaporate or generally lose their effectiveness during storage of the cigarettes.
  • the present invention therefore provides a cigarette preparation device with which a smoker can prepare a cigarette quickly and easily with an additive or an active ingredient shortly before smoking it. Since the preparation can be carried out by the smoker immediately before smoking, a loss of effectiveness of the additive or active ingredient is prevented or greatly reduced.
  • the invention thus enables the smoker, among other things, to have an unadulterated enjoyment experience.
  • the invention enables the smoker to prepare cigarettes individually.
  • the cigarette can be a cigarette not prepared by the manufacturer or one that is hand-rolled.
  • the device according to the invention has a receiving space for receiving a cigarette to be inserted into the cigarette preparation device and an introduction unit for introducing an active ingredient into the cigarette when inserting and/or removing the cigarette into the receiving space.
  • cigarette can refer to a standard cigarette. It can also generally refer to a cylindrical object that can preferably be smoked or vaporized, but does not necessarily have to contain tobacco and/or nicotine.
  • introduction can refer to applying, introducing, injecting, spraying, laminating, sticking or printing.
  • An “introduction unit” can fulfil or perform a corresponding function.
  • active ingredient can refer to an additive that can be added to a cigarette.
  • the cigarette preparation device can be dimensioned such that it can be operated with one hand and/or held in or with one hand.
  • the receiving space can be essentially cylindrical and/or tubular.
  • the receiving space can be adapted to the shape of the cigarette. It can be provided that the diameter of the receiving space, for example a cross-section, is slightly larger than the diameter of a cigarette.
  • the insertion unit can have a roll with foil or tape wound on the roll.
  • the roll can be arranged on or in the receiving space and/or the insertion unit in such a way that when the cigarette is inserted and/or removed from the receiving space, the wound foil or tape can contact the cigarette.
  • the foil can be or have an adhesive foil and/or an adhesive.
  • the film or tape can have at least one active ingredient.
  • the film or tape can have at least two layers or consist of at least two layers.
  • At least one layer can have activated carbon particles.
  • At least one layer, preferably an outer layer, can be gas-tight.
  • At least one layer can have a catalyst, preferably a platinum foil.
  • the introduction unit can have a slider that can be coupled to the roller. When the slider is displaced, the roller can be displaced substantially perpendicular to the receiving space.
  • the insertion unit can have a spring element coupled to the roller. If the roller is displaced, the spring element can exert a restoring force on the roller.
  • the introduction unit can have at least one cannula and at least one tank fluidically connected to the cannula. At least one active ingredient can be accommodated in the tank.
  • the cannula can be arranged on or in the receiving space and/or the introduction unit in such a way that when the cigarette is inserted and/or removed into the receiving space and/or the cigarette accommodated therein, the cannula can penetrate into the cigarette so that active ingredient accommodated in the tank can be injected into the cigarette through the cannula.
  • the cannula can be movable relative to the receiving space.
  • the cigarette preparation device can consist of the insertion unit.
  • the cigarette preparation device can thus correspond to an active ingredient cap.
  • the cigarette preparation device can have a sleeve into which the cigarette can be inserted or with which the cigarette preparation device can be attached to a cigarette.
  • the cigarette preparation device can have a depot with active ingredient contained therein.
  • the depot can be fluidically connected to the cannula.
  • the cannula can be arranged in the sleeve in such a way that when the cigarette is inserted into the sleeve or the sleeve is attached to the cigarette, the cannula can penetrate the cigarette.
  • the active ingredient can thus be injected from the depot into the cigarette via the cannula.
  • the introduction unit has at least one application element and a cartridge and/or a tank. At least one active substance can be accommodated in the cartridge and/or the tank.
  • the cartridge and/or the tank can be fluidically connected to the application element.
  • the application element can be arranged on or in the receiving space and/or the introduction unit in such a way that when the cigarette is introduced or removed into the receiving space and/or the cigarette accommodated therein, the application element contacts the cigarette, so that in the The active ingredient absorbed from the tank and/or cartridge can be applied to the cigarette by the application element.
  • the application element can comprise felt and/or plastic and/or consist of felt and/or plastic.
  • the application element can preferably comprise capillaries.
  • the introduction unit can have a suction body.
  • the suction body can preferably be arranged in the cartridge and/or the tank and connected to the application element.
  • the application element can have a ball element.
  • the ball element can preferably roll along the cigarette when the cigarette is inserted or removed into the receiving space.
  • the ball element can be in contact with the active ingredient held in the cartridge or tank. This means that active ingredient can be transferred or applied to the cigarette when it is rolled along the cigarette.
  • the insertion unit can have at least one printer, which can be set up to print at least one metal wire or at least one metal foil onto the cigarette when it is inserted and/or removed into the receiving space and/or when the cigarette is received therein.
  • the printer can also be used to print a memory alloy onto the cigarette and/or the metal wire or the metal foil.
  • the metal wire and/or the metal foil may have a positive pole and the memory alloy may have a negative pole or vice versa, so that when the positive pole comes into contact with the negative pole, a heating element can be formed.
  • the cigarette preparation device can have a rotating device.
  • the rotating device can be arranged on or in the receiving space.
  • the rotating device can be designed to rotate the cigarette substantially about its longitudinal axis when a cigarette is introduced and/or removed into the receiving space and/or when a cigarette is received in the receiving space.
  • the rotating device can have a transport wheel.
  • the transport wheel can preferably have teeth and/or cannulas with which the transport wheel can engage with the cigarette.
  • the transport wheel can have at least one cannula, wherein the cannula can be fluidically connected to a tank and can penetrate into the cigarette when the cigarette is rotated, so that active ingredient held in the tank can be injected into the cigarette.
  • the cigarette preparation device has at least one heating unit.
  • the heating unit can be designed to heat or light an inner wall of the receiving space and/or, when a cigarette is received in the receiving space, the cigarette and/or the active ingredient introduced onto and/or into the cigarette.
  • the heating unit has at least one heating coil, the heating coil being arranged in a spiral shape in the receiving space so that a cigarette can be guided through the spiral-shaped heating coil or accommodated in the heating coil.
  • the heating coil can be guided and/or wound around the receiving space so that the inner wall of the receiving space can be heated by the heating coil.
  • the heating coil is arranged outside the receiving space.
  • the heating coil can be arranged in a further space of the preparation device that is fluidically connected to the receiving space so that active substance and/or air can be introduced into the receiving space via the heating coil using a blower.
  • the heating unit can have at least one heating plate, for example an induction plate or an induction element.
  • the heating plate can be arranged on or in the receiving space.
  • the heating unit can have at least one generator for generating electromagnetic waves and/or ultrasound, so that a cigarette received in the receiving space can be heated or ignited by the waves generated by the generator.
  • the heating unit can have at least one laser.
  • the laser can be directed towards the receiving space.
  • the laser can be designed to heat or light a cigarette received in the receiving space using a laser beam.
  • the heating unit can be modularly replaceable, wherein the cigarette preparation device can have at least one heating unit receptacle for receiving the modularly replaceable heating unit.
  • the cigarette preparation device can have at least one ignition device and/or at least one lighter.
  • the ignition device and/or the lighter can be arranged on or in the receiving space and can be designed to light a cigarette received in the receiving space.
  • the ignition device and/or the lighter can be arranged on or near an outside of the cigarette preparation device.
  • the ignition device and/or the lighter can be designed to generate an arc.
  • the lighter may have a gas lighter.
  • the insertion unit can be modularly exchangeable.
  • the cigarette preparation device can have at least one receptacle for receiving the modularly exchangeable insertion unit.
  • the cigarette preparation device can have a locking slide for releasing and/or closing the receptacle.
  • the cigarette preparation device can have a spring mechanism arranged in the receptacle, which can be designed to exert a restoring force on an insertion unit inserted into the receptacle.
  • the cigarette preparation device can have a seal arranged in the receiving space.
  • the receiving space can be sealed against the surroundings of the cigarette preparation device with the seal when a cigarette is inserted into the receiving space.
  • the seal can have a sealing ring through which a cigarette can be guided at least partially.
  • the cigarette preparation device can have at least one catalyst.
  • the catalyst can be arranged on or in the receiving space, preferably an inner wall.
  • the catalyst can have a platinum element or consist of platinum.
  • the catalyst can be arranged on or in a bypass channel.
  • the bypass channel can preferably fluidically connect the receiving space to a mouthpiece of the cigarette preparation device.
  • the catalyst may comprise a ceramic tube, preferably a coated ceramic tube and/or a honeycomb structure.
  • the cigarette preparation device can have a control unit.
  • the cigarette preparation device can have at least one sensor, preferably a temperature sensor, which can preferably be arranged in the receiving space.
  • the sensor can be connected to the control unit.
  • the control unit can be connected to an ignition device of the cigarette preparation device.
  • the control unit can be connected to a heating element of the cigarette preparation device.
  • the cigarette preparation device can have at least one operating element that can be connected to the control unit.
  • the cigarette preparation device can have at least one display that can be connected to the control unit.
  • the control unit can have a data memory.
  • the cigarette preparation device can have a mouthpiece, which can preferably be fluidically connected to the receiving space and/or a bypass channel.
  • the cigarette preparation device can have a nozzle, preferably a Venturi nozzle.
  • the nozzle can be fluidly connected to the receiving space so that ambient air can be introduced into the receiving space through the nozzle.
  • the active ingredient can be and/or contain or comprise one or more of the following: flavours of fruits, dried fruits, fruit pulp, fruit juice, concentrated fruit juice and/or fruit syrup, spices, liquorice, liquorice, coffee, nicotine, tobacco, tea and/or tea-like products, cocoa and/or cocoa products, spirits, wine and/or liqueur wine, honey, maple syrup, sugar, caramelised sugar, dextrins, molasses, starch, acid-treated and/or thin-boiled starch, oxidatively degraded starch, phosphate starch, starches in the form of pregelatinised starch, table salt and/or drinking water.
  • the active ingredient can contain one or more of a flavor enhancer, flavoring, food additive, minerals and/or trace elements, amino acids and/or vitamins.
  • the active ingredient can be and/or contain a medicinal ingredient, for example a drug.
  • the active ingredient can be liquid, solid, gaseous, gel-like or pasty.
  • FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of a cigarette preparation device according to the invention.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 has a receiving space 3.
  • the receiving space 3 can be or have a channel.
  • the receiving space 3 can additionally have a bypass channel 10 and/or bypass channel 22 and/or a catalyst channel.
  • the bypass channel 10 can be identical to the bypass channel 22 or correspond to it. However, it can also be provided that the cigarette preparation device 1 has more than one bypass channel 10, 22.
  • a cigarette 2 can be introduced into the receiving space 3 via an opening in the cigarette preparation device 1.
  • the receiving space 3 can be cylindrical.
  • the receiving space 3 can be adapted to the shape of the cigarette 2. It can be provided that the receiving space 3 tightly encloses a cigarette 2 received therein.
  • Cigarette 2 can also generally mean an active ingredient carrier, which does not necessarily have to contain nicotine.
  • the cigarette 2 can have a Filter 9.
  • the cigarette 2 can be cylindrical.
  • the cigarette 2 can be a tobacco-containing product or can have such a product.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 has an introduction unit for introducing active ingredient into the cigarette 2.
  • the introduction unit can have one or more functional units 5, which are described in more detail below.
  • Functional elements can be functional units or have such.
  • Functional units can be functional elements or have such.
  • Introducing active ingredient can mean that active ingredient is applied to a surface of the cigarette 2. For example, active ingredient can be applied or glued to the cigarette 2.
  • Introducing active ingredient can also mean that active ingredient is introduced into the interior of the cigarette 2, for example injected.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 and/or the receiving space 3 can consist at least partially of a plastic, metal, ceramic or have such.
  • the receiving space 3 can consist at least partially of a ceramic with a platinum coating that enables a catalytic effect or have such.
  • the inner diameter of the receiving space 3 should be larger than the diameter of the cigarette 2, so that the smoke produced during smoking or vaporization can be freed of carbon monoxide, for example, in this space.
  • the temperature possibly required for activation of the catalyst can be provided by the combustion or vaporization of the cigarette and/or a Peltier element and/or another energy source such as a piezo element or a capacitor.
  • the active ingredient can be and/or contain or have aromas of fruits, dried fruits, fruit pulp, fruit juice, concentrated fruit juice and/or fruit syrup, spices, liquorice, liquorice, coffee, tea and/or tea-like products, cocoa and/or cocoa products, spirits, wine and/or liqueur wine, honey, maple syrup, sugar, caramelised sugar, dextrins, molasses, starch, acid-treated and/or thin-boiled starch, oxidatively degraded starch, phosphate starch, starches in the form of pregelatinised starch, table salt and/or drinking water.
  • the active ingredient can be or have nicotine.
  • the active ingredient can also be a flavour enhancer, a flavouring, a food additive, minerals.
  • the active ingredient is and/or contains or has a medicinal active ingredient, for example a drug.
  • the active ingredient can be liquid, solid, gaseous, gel-like or pasty.
  • the active ingredient can be an aerosol.
  • the active ingredient can also be a mixture of several active ingredients.
  • the active ingredient can be prepared in such a way that it can take effect at certain temperatures.
  • the cigarette 2 inserted into the receiving space 3 of the cigarette reputation device can protrude or protrude from the cigarette preparation device 1.
  • the cigarette 2 can be completely inserted into the receiving space 3.
  • the dimensions of the cigarette preparation device 1 or the receiving space 3 can be adapted accordingly.
  • the functional units 5 can have a roll 7, e.g. a supply roll, for a film 37 or a tape.
  • the film 37 can be an adhesive film or have one.
  • the film or the tape can be wound onto the supply roll 7.
  • the film 37 or the tape can have one or more active ingredients.
  • the supply roll 7 can be movably mounted.
  • the supply roll 7 can be arranged in or on the receiving space 3 such that when the cigarette 2 is inserted and/or removed, the supply roll 7 engages with the cigarette 2 so that the adhesive film or the tape is stuck onto the cigarette 2 and/or unwound. It can also be provided that a film 37 or a tape is pressed onto the cigarette 2.
  • the receiving space 3 and/or the cigarette preparation device 1 can have a suitable recess in which the supply roll 7 can be received.
  • the film 37 or the tape can contain the active ingredient, so that the introduction of the active ingredient into the cigarette 2 can be achieved by applying or attaching the film 37 or the tape to the cigarette 2.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 has a slider 6 which is coupled to the roller 7. This allows the roller 7 to be moved relative to the receiving space 3 by actuating the slider 6, so that the roller 7 cannot engage with the cigarette 2 when the cigarette 2 is inserted and/or removed from the receiving space 3. This means that, for example, when the slider 6 is actuated accordingly, the film 37 or the tape can only be applied when the cigarette 2 is inserted or removed.
  • the slider 6 and/or the roller 7 has a spring 23 or a spring mechanism which returns the roller 7 to a certain position relative to the receiving space 3 or exerts a force opposite to the direction of actuation of the slider 6.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have a cutter 8 or a knife 8 with which, for example, adhesive film or tape stuck to the cigarette 2 can be removed from the Supply roll 7 can be separated.
  • the cutter 8 can be operated, for example, via a button or slider.
  • the cutter 8 can have a spring 76 or a spring mechanism that returns the cutter to a certain position relative to the roll 7 or exerts a force against the direction of actuation of the cutter 8.
  • the supply roll 7 can be as in Figure 1 shown in the vicinity of the insertion opening of the receiving space 3.
  • the supply roll 7 can be moved essentially perpendicular to the insertion direction of the cigarette 2 into the receiving space 3, for example via the slide 6.
  • the cutter 8 can be arranged as in Figure 1 shown at the insertion opening of the receiving space 3 and be displaceable essentially parallel to the insertion direction of the cigarette 2 in the direction of the roll 7.
  • the arrangement and displacement direction of the supply roll 7 and the cutter 8 are, however, not limited to the Figure 1 shown embodiment.
  • the cutter 8 can also be movable perpendicular to the insertion direction of the cigarette 2 and arranged behind the roller 7 in the insertion direction of the cigarette 2 into the receiving space 3.
  • the film 37 or the tape can consist of or have at least one layer.
  • the film 37 or the tape can have at least two layers 24, 25 or consist of two layers, whereby a first layer on the surface facing the cigarette can have or contain active ingredients. This can prevent the active ingredients from diffusing outwards.
  • the film 37 or the tape can have a cover film.
  • the cover film can be gas-tight in order to ensure that the active ingredients diffuse into the tobacco of the cigarette 2.
  • the film 37 or the tape and/or at least one layer 24, 25 can collect or bind harmful substances that arise during smoking or vaporization.
  • the film 37 or the tape and/or at least one layer 24, 25 can have activated carbon particles.
  • the film 37 or the tape can also have a cavity that can be applied to the cigarette 2 as a bypass.
  • the film 37 or tape and/or at least one layer 24, 25 can comprise absorbent paper as a carrier for active substances or can consist of such.
  • the film 37 or tape and/or at least one layer can comprise platinum, for example, for a catalytic effect or to serve as a catalyst.
  • the film 37 or tape and/or at least one layer 24, 25, for example the cover film, can comprise one or more zones 26, 27, whereby the zones can comprise different materials, compositions, coatings and/or active substances.
  • the functional units 5 can have at least one cannula 11.
  • the cannula 11 can be fluidically connected to a tank 12 in which the active ingredient 43 to be introduced can be stored.
  • the active ingredient 43 can be stored in the tank 12 in liquid or gaseous form. However, it can also be provided that more than one active ingredient 43 is stored in the tank 12.
  • the tank 12 can have several sub-tanks which can be connected to the same cannula 11 or different cannulas 11. It can be provided that different active ingredients 43 are stored in some of the sub-tanks.
  • the cannula 11 can be arranged relative to the receiving space 3 in such a way that it can be inserted into the cigarette 2 essentially perpendicular to the direction in which the cigarette 2 is inserted.
  • the cannula 11 is movable for this purpose.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 and/or the functional unit 5 can have suitable means for moving the cannula 11 relative to the receiving space 3 or a cigarette 2 received in the receiving space 3.
  • the cannula 11 can be designed to be movable perpendicular to the insertion direction of the cigarette 2.
  • active ingredient 43 can be injected from the tank 12 through the cannula 11 into the cigarette 2.
  • the active ingredient 43 can be conveyed from the tank 12 through the cannula 11 by an applied pressure or a pressure difference, wherein the pressure can be impressed on the active ingredient 43 held in the tank 12, for example, by a button to be actuated on the outside of the cigarette preparation device 1 and/or a pump or the like.
  • the active ingredient 43 is sprayed onto the cigarette 2, for example with a spray nozzle.
  • Further functional units 5 are described below with reference to Figure 3 and Figures 6 to 10 described. It can be provided that the functional units 5 are modular.
  • the functional units 5 can be inserted and/or exchanged in the cigarette preparation device 1 in a modular manner, for example.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have suitable receptacles 74 for this purpose. This allows a user to flexibly introduce various active ingredients 43 onto or into the cigarette 2, for example.
  • active ingredient 43 has been introduced onto or into the cigarette 2 received in the receiving space 3 using the introduction unit or the functional element or functional unit 5, 30, provision can be made to heat the introduced active ingredient.
  • the active ingredient 43 can thus be distributed onto or in the cigarette 2.
  • the active ingredient 43 can develop an effect depending on the temperature. It can be provided, for example, that the applied active ingredient is vaporized. If the cigarette 2 is accommodated in the receiving space 3, diffusion of the vaporized active ingredient into the tobacco of the cigarette 2 can be facilitated, for example, by the cigarette 2 being tightly enclosed by the inner walls of the receiving space 3.
  • a seal 69 preferably an annular seal, can be arranged in the receiving space 3, through which the cigarette 2 is pushed when inserted into the receiving space 3, compare e.g. Figure 11 This can reduce the escape of the vaporized active ingredient from the receiving space 3 or promote the penetration of the vaporized active ingredient into the tobacco of the cigarette 2.
  • the active ingredient does not necessarily have to be vaporized, but can be treated thermally, mechanically and/or chemically in a suitable manner.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have heating units, e.g. heating coils, heating elements, heating plates or the like, as described below, in order to be able to heat the introduced active ingredient accordingly.
  • This also makes it possible to apply substances that have a catalytic effect, such as ceramic masses or metal foils, to the cigarette 2 or the outer surface of the cigarette, e.g. to the cigarette paper.
  • the heating unit can have a temperature between 100°C and 400°C, preferably 200°C, in order to preheat the cigarette 2 or activate the active ingredient, for example.
  • the temperature of the heating unit can also be set such that the receiving space 3, preferably an inner wall of the receiving space 3, the cigarette 2 or the active ingredient introduced onto or into the cigarette can have a certain temperature from the range 100°C to 400°C, preferably 200°C. However, it can also be provided that the heating unit is brought to a temperature at which the cigarette is lit, for example to over 800°C.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 only serves to introduce an active ingredient into the cigarette 2 and, if necessary, subsequently heat the active ingredient, ie that the cigarette 2 is removed from the cigarette preparation device 1 after the active ingredient has been introduced and, if necessary, heated.
  • the prepared cigarette 2 can then be smoked, for example, in a known manner.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can also have means with which the cigarette 2 that has been inserted and prepared with the active ingredient can be smoked.
  • the cigarette 2 can be smoked in its state inserted into the receiving space 3.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have one or more heating units.
  • the heating unit can have one or more heating coils 4.
  • the heating coil 4 can be arranged in the receiving space 3.
  • the heating coil 4 can be arranged in such a way that it spirally wraps around a cigarette 2 inserted into the receiving space 3. It can be provided that the heating coil 4 contacts an inserted cigarette 2. However, it can also be provided that the heating coil 4 is spaced apart from the inserted cigarette 2. However, it can also be provided that the heating coil 4 is arranged outside the receiving space 3 in such a way that it is guided spirally around the receiving space 3 and can heat the inner walls of the receiving space 3.
  • the cigarette 2 inserted into the receiving space 3 and possibly prepared with the active ingredient can be warmed or heated with the heating coil(s) 4.
  • the heating coil 4 is used to heat the active ingredient. If the cigarette preparation device 1 has more than one heating coil 4, it can be provided that the respective heating coils 4 can heat or warm the cigarette 2 to different degrees in certain areas or sections. It can be provided that the heating coil 4 only preheats the cigarette 2, for example to a temperature below the combustion temperature of the cigarette 2. For example, the temperature of the heated heating coil 4 can be between 100 °C and 400 °C, preferably approximately 200 °C. The heating coil 4 can thus facilitate the distribution of the active ingredient in or on the cigarette 2, for example.
  • the heating coil 4 is heated to a temperature of 800 °C or higher, for example in order to be able to light and/or burn the cigarette 2 locally. It can be provided that the cigarette 2 is not burned, but vaporized.
  • the heating coil 4 and/or other heating elements of the cigarette preparation device 1 can be set to a suitable temperature.
  • the inner wall of the receiving space 3 and/or the cigarette 2 and/or the active ingredient can also be treated with electromagnetic waves, ultrasound and/or laser.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have suitable means for this purpose.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 and/or the heating unit can have at least one heating element 13 or a heating plate.
  • the heating element 13 can, for example, have an induction element and/or infrared element.
  • the heating element 13 can have a heating plate.
  • the heating element 13 can be arranged relative to the receiving space 3 such that a cigarette 2 received in the receiving space 3 can be warmed and/or heated with the heating element 13.
  • the heating element 13 can contact a cigarette 2 received in the receiving space 3.
  • at least one heating element 13 can also be arranged outside the receiving space 3 and heat an inside of the receiving space 3 so that the heating element 13 does not have to be in direct contact with the cigarette.
  • the active ingredient introduced onto or into the cigarette 2 can be heated with the heating element 13.
  • the temperature of the heating element 13 can also be set such that the cigarette 2 vaporizes. It can be provided that the heating element 13 is arranged at the end opposite the opening of the receiving space 3. This means that a cigarette 2 received in the receiving space 3 can be lit at its end opposite the filter 9 with the cigarette preparation device 1.
  • Several heating elements 13 can also be arranged on or in the receiving space 3, wherein the respective heating elements 13 can each be heated to different temperatures.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have an ignition device 62 and/or a lighter.
  • the ignition device 62 can have the lighter or can be identical to the lighter.
  • the lighter can be designed to generate an arc with which the cigarette 2 can be lit.
  • the lighter can be or have a gas lighter.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have a gas tank for this purpose.
  • the lighter can be arranged on or near an outside of the cigarette preparation device 1.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have a button and/or an operating element 18 for operating the lighter or for generating the arc.
  • the Lighter can be covered with a flap 16.
  • the ignition device 62 or the lighter can also be arranged on or in the receiving space 3, preferably at the end opposite the inlet opening. This allows the cigarette 2 received in the receiving space 3 and, if necessary, prepared to be lit in the receiving space 3. The lit cigarette 2 can then be removed from the receiving space 3 and smoked in the usual way. Alternatively or additionally, the cigarette 2 prepared with the active ingredient can be lit and smoked without having to leave the receiving space 3.
  • the spread of smoke produced during smoking can be reduced. For example, passive smoking can be reduced.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have an air inlet 21 and a smoke outlet, for example to enable an air supply 21 to a cigarette 2 accommodated in the receiving space 3.
  • the air inlet 21 can have a Venturi nozzle. It can be provided that the air inlet 21 and smoke outlet are identical.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have a bypass channel 22 that can lead air from the air inlet 21 to the filter 9 of the cigarette 2.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have a catalyst 20.
  • the catalyst 20 can have a platinum element.
  • the platinum element can be heatable.
  • the temperature possibly required for activating the catalyst can be provided by the combustion or evaporation of the cigarette and/or a Peltier element and/or another energy source 14 such as a piezo element or a capacitor.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have a lid 15.
  • the lid 15 can be pivotable and/or removable.
  • the lid 15 can cover the receiving space 3 so that when the lid 15 is pivoted and/or removed, the receiving space 3 is accessible, for example, for cleaning purposes or for removing a cigarette 2.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have a control unit 17.
  • the control unit 17 can control and/or regulate the temperature of the heating units, for example heating coil 4, heating element 13 and the like.
  • the temperature set by the control unit 17 can depend on the type, amount and state of aggregation of the active ingredient.
  • the control unit 17 can be connected to the ignition unit 62 or the lighter and transmit control commands to it.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have at least one sensor connected to the control unit 17, for example a temperature sensor. At least one temperature sensor can be arranged in the receiving space 3, for example.
  • the control unit 17 can be connected to the functional element(s) 5, 30 and transmit control commands to them.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have buttons, keys, sliders, operating elements 18 or the like, which can be connected to the control unit 17.
  • a user can use these operating elements 18 to transmit commands to the control unit 17, for example to initiate the introduction of active ingredient through the cigarette preparation device 1, possibly with subsequent temperature adjustment of the heating elements and/or to activate the ignition device.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have a display 19 that can be connected to the control unit 17. For example, temperatures, measured values, temperature profiles, control commands or the like can be displayed on the display 19.
  • the display 19 can be a touch display or have one.
  • the touch display can be a control element or have such a control element.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 and/or the control unit 17 can have a radio interface for wireless connection to a mobile device, for example a smartphone.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 and/or functional elements or functional units 5, 30 can have corresponding sensors, storage media and/or data transmission interfaces in order to be able to receive and/or send data.
  • FIG. 2 A further embodiment of a cigarette preparation device 1 according to the invention is shown in Figure 2.
  • Functional elements 30 which correspond to the functional elements 5 of the Figure 1 or can have these, can be used modularly in the cigarette preparation device 1.
  • the functional elements 30 can have a guide groove 33, wherein the Cigarette preparation device 1 can have a corresponding engagement element for engagement in the guide groove 33.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have a lever 34 or a closure, which can serve to latch or fix the functional elements 30 in the cigarette preparation device 1.
  • the lever 34 can be pivoted via a hinge 35. It can also be provided that, alternatively or in addition to heating elements already present in the cigarette preparation device 1, e.g. heating coil 4, modular heating units 31 can be inserted into the cigarette preparation device 1.
  • the modular heating unit 31 can have a guide groove 33.
  • the modular heating unit 31 can have a heating element 32, which can be shaped such that, when the modular heating unit 31 is inserted, it can be adapted to the shape of a cigarette 2 or cigarette 2 received or to be received in the cigarette preparation device 1.
  • the heating element 32 can correspond to the heating element in Figure 13, for example it can be a heating plate 13 or have one.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have one or more receptacles for functional units 5 or 30 and/or modular heating units 31, so that if necessary several functional units 5 or 30 and/or modular heating units 31 can be inserted into the cigarette preparation device 1.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have one or more operating elements and/or buttons 29 and/or function switches 28 and/or sliders with which, for example, the functions of the functional elements 5, 30, the modular heating units 31 and/or the control unit 17 can be controlled.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have a display 19.
  • a film 37 e.g. a functional film or tape
  • the functional film 37 or tape can contain one or more active ingredients.
  • the functional film 37 or tape can be rolled up on a carrier or supply roll 7, see also Figure 6
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 and/or the functional element 5, 30 can hold the roll 7 and the 37 or tape wound on it.
  • the film 37 can have a chamber or cavity that preferably runs in the longitudinal direction. The chamber or cavity can accommodate, for example, an active ingredient, a catalyst, or a pollutant absorption agent. However, the active ingredient can also be applied to the film 37.
  • the film 37 can be coated with an active ingredient.
  • the film 37 can have an active ingredient.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 and/or the functional element 5, 30 may have a Figure 3 shown cartridge 40 or a cartridge and an application element 38.
  • Active ingredient 43 can be stored in the cartridge 40 or cartridge, e.g. in liquid or gaseous form. It can also be provided to store more than one active ingredient 43 in the cartridge 40 or cartridge.
  • the application element 38 can be fluidically connected to the cartridge 40.
  • the application element 38 can be sponge-like. This means that when a cigarette 2 is inserted into the receiving space 3, active ingredient 43 can be applied to the cigarette 2 by the application element 38, wherein the application can be carried out in the same way as with a felt-tip pen. Alternatively, it can also be provided that the application element 38 prints the active ingredient 43 onto the cigarette 2.
  • the cartridge 40 can be or have a printer cartridge 42.
  • the application element 38 can have a ball element 41 that can be in contact with the active ingredient held in the cartridge 40, so that when the cigarette 2 is inserted into the receiving space 3, the ball element 41 can roll along the cigarette 2 and thus apply active ingredient to the cigarette 2.
  • the prepared cigarette 2 can thus have the active ingredient 39 applied.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 and/or the functional elements 5, 30 may have a Figure 3 shown cannula 11 and a capsule 44, see also Figure 7
  • the capsule 44 can correspond to the tank 12 or can have the tank 12.
  • the cannula 11 can be fluidically connected to a capsule 44 in which the active ingredient 43 can be held in liquid or gaseous form. It can be provided that one or more active ingredients 43 are held in the capsule 44.
  • the capsule 44 can be made of silicone, for example.
  • the capsule 44 can have a piercing plug 77.
  • the cannula 11 can be pierced into a cigarette 2 inserted into the receiving space 3 and inject active ingredient into the cigarette 2.
  • air holes can be created in the cigarette 2.
  • the active ingredient 43 injected into the cigarette can be distributed and/or diffused in the cigarette. It can be provided that when inserting the cigarette 2, the cannula 11 is applied once or several times into the cigarette 2 and to inject the active ingredient.
  • the time interval between two puncture and injection processes can be selected depending on the speed at which the cigarette 2 is inserted, so that adjacent punctures can be a certain distance from one another.
  • active ingredient can be introduced into a cigarette 2 with an active ingredient cap 45.
  • An embodiment of an active ingredient cap 45 is also shown in Figure 7 shown.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can be the active ingredient cap 45 or can have it. In one embodiment, the cigarette preparation device 1 can consist of the active ingredient cap 45, see also Figure 8 .
  • the active ingredient cap 45 can be pushed onto one end of the cigarette 2, for example the filter 9.
  • the active ingredient cap 45 can have a depot 46 with a filling 47 containing an active ingredient 43 and a cannula 48. More than one active ingredient 43 or filling 47 can also be accommodated in the depot 46.
  • the active ingredient cap 45 can have one or more locking lugs 49.
  • the active ingredient cap 45 can have an air inlet 50.
  • the cannula 48 can penetrate into the cigarette 2.
  • the cannula 48 can be a nozzle or have one.
  • the active ingredient of the filling 47 of the depot 46 can then be introduced or injected into the cigarette 2 through the cannula.
  • the locking lugs 49 can engage or stand with the end of the cigarette 2 so that a cavity can be formed between the end of the cigarette 2 and the depot 46.
  • the cannula 48 can be dimensioned such that it protrudes from the depot 46 over the locking lug 49.
  • An air inlet 50 can be arranged on the active ingredient cap 45 such that ambient air can be introduced into the cavity formed by the locking lug 49 when it is placed on.
  • the active ingredient cap 45 can be a mouthpiece or have one. This means that the cigarette 2 prepared with the active ingredient 43 by means of the active ingredient cap 45 can be smoked with the active ingredient cap 45 attached.
  • the active ingredient cap 45 can have a filter 51 or a membrane. The filter 51 or the membrane can be arranged on a front side facing away from the cigarette 2 in the attached state. This means that filterless cigarettes can also be smoked without any problem with the active ingredient cap 45; the filter 51 of the active ingredient cap 45 can replace or support a filter 9 of the cigarette 2.
  • a metal wire 53 and/or a metal foil is glued or attached to the cigarette 2 by the functional elements 5, 30 and/or the cigarette preparation device 1 when the cigarette 2 is inserted into the receiving space 3.
  • the cigarette is already provided with a corresponding metal wire 53 and/or a metal foil before insertion.
  • the metal wire 53 or the metal foil can be or have a platinum wire and/or a platinum foil.
  • the platinum wire or the platinum foil can be a catalyst or have one.
  • the metal wire 53 can have one or more active ingredients, for example be coated with an active ingredient.
  • the metal wire 53 can be or have a positive pole.
  • a corresponding negative pole can be provided by a metal 54.
  • the metal 54 can be or have a bimetal and/or a two-component alloy.
  • the metal 54 can be or comprise a shape memory alloy and/or a memory metal or memory alloy.
  • the metal 54 can deform under the influence of heat and contact the positive pole. It can be provided that the metal wire 53 is heated when it comes into contact with the negative pole and serves as a heating element. This can warm and/or heat the cigarette 2.
  • the metal 54 cools down, the metal 54 can return to its original position. If necessary, this can be used to break contact with the positive pole.
  • a holding element 55 can also be provided. When the cigarette 2 is lit, a holding element 55 can melt or come loose under the influence of heat and the metal 54 can make contact with the positive pole.
  • the holding element 55 can, for example, comprise a paper loop or adhesive.
  • the metal wire or metal foil 53 and the metal or memory alloy 54 which can be electrically conductive and can serve as a heating element, are printed onto the cigarette 2 as an imprint 52 using a suitable functional element similar to a printer or a printer cartridge, which can be able to apply liquids or gel to the cigarette 2.
  • a memory alloy can be printed in such a way that the Fig. 3 shown arrangement 53, 54 or the print 52. It can be provided that the metal foil 53 and the memory alloy 54 are printed one after the other. However, it can also be provided that the metal foil 53 and the memory alloy 54 can form the print 52 before printing, whereby the print 52 can be printed on the cigarette 2 in one step with the printer.
  • the Memory alloy 52 can be a foil or foil-like. Contact points can be shaped or arranged in such a way that when the cigarette 2 burns or vaporizes, insulating points 55 burn or melt, so that contacts between the two poles (negative pole and positive pole in Figure 3 or Figure 10 ) can be closed to form a heating element or heating unit.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have a rotating device for rotating a cigarette 2 when it is inserted into the receiving space 3 and/or a cigarette 2 inserted into the receiving space 3. If, for example, a film 37 or a tape is to be glued or applied to the cigarette 2, the film or tape can be glued or applied to the cigarette 2 at least partially all the way around by rotating the cigarette 2 when it is inserted through the rotating device. Likewise, it can also be provided to rotate the cigarette 2 accordingly when the active ingredient 43 is introduced by piercing it with the cannula 11, 48 or by applying it with the application element 38.
  • the rotating device can preferably rotate the cigarette 2 about its longitudinal axis.
  • the rotating device can have a transport wheel 56.
  • the transport wheel 56 can engage the cigarette 2 in a force-fitting or form-fitting manner and thus rotate the cigarette 2.
  • the transport wheel 56 can, for example, have teeth 57 or the like. It can be provided that the transport wheel 56 perforates the cigarette 2 or provides it with perforations 59 when rotating. In one embodiment, when the cigarette 2 is rotated by the transport wheel 56, active ingredient can be injected into the cigarette 2, for example by suitable teeth 57 or cannulas of the transport wheel 56.
  • the transport wheel 56 can be driven by a motor or a drive mechanism 58.
  • FIG. 5 shows a further embodiment of a cigarette preparation device 1 according to the invention.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 has a receiving space 3 for a cigarette 2 to be prepared with an active ingredient.
  • the active ingredient 43 held in the cartridge 40 can be applied to the cigarette 2 via the application element 38.
  • the active ingredient 43 can be liquid.
  • the application element 38 can comprise felt or plastic, for example, and can be soaked with active ingredient 43 from the cartridge 40 by a capillary effect, so that the active ingredient is applied to the cigarette 2 by contacting the application element 38 with the cigarette 2 when the cigarette 2 is inserted or when the cigarette 2 is guided along the application element 38.
  • the application element 38 and/or the cartridge 40 can be of the type described above with reference to Figure 3 described.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have a cannula 11 which is fluidically connected to a capsule 44.
  • the cannula 11 can be inserted into a cigarette 2 introduced into the receiving space 3 and active ingredient 43 received in the capsule 44 can be injected into the cigarette 2 through the inserted cannula 11.
  • the cannula 11 and/or the capsule 44 can be of the type described above with reference to Figure 3 described.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have an active ingredient cap 45 which can be placed on the cigarette 2 inserted into the receiving space 3.
  • an active ingredient cap 45 can be placed on the cigarette 2 inserted into the receiving space 3.
  • a cannula 48 can be inserted into the cigarette 2 when the active ingredient cap 45 is put on. Active ingredient can be injected from a depot 46 into the cigarette 2 via the inserted cannula 48.
  • the active ingredient cap 45 can be used as described above with reference to Figure 3 described.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 may comprise a transport wheel 56 which is similar to that described above with reference to Figure 4 described.
  • the transport wheel 56 can be used to rotate the cigarette 2 when it is inserted into the receiving space 3 and/or the cigarette 2 inserted into the receiving space 3.
  • the cigarette 2 can be rotated about its longitudinal axis. This allows the active ingredient 43 to be applied all around the cigarette 2, for example by the application element 38 and/or the cannula 11.
  • the speed at which the cigarette 2 is inserted into the receiving space 3 is adapted to the rotation speed of the transport wheel 56 or the rotation speed of the cigarette 2.
  • this adaptation is selected such that the cigarette 2 is or is completely or at least substantially on its outer circumference prepared with active ingredient 43, or active ingredient 43 is or will be injected.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have a Peltier element 61.
  • the Peltier element 61 can generate electrical energy through the heat emitted by a lit cigarette 2.
  • the electrical energy generated can be fed, for example, into an energy source 75, a battery or an accumulator of the Cigarette preparation device 1.
  • the battery or accumulator can be replaceable.
  • the battery or accumulator can provide energy for the ignition device 62 or the lighter, functional element 5, 30, heating unit, control unit 17 and/or display 19.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have an ignition device 62 for lighting a cigarette 2.
  • the ignition device 62 can be or have an arc lighter.
  • the ignition device 62 can be electrically operated. Alternatively or additionally, the ignition device 62 can be or have a gas lighter.
  • the ignition device 62 can be arranged at the rear end of the receiving space 3, e.g. opposite the insertion opening of the receiving space 3.
  • a cigarette 2 inserted into the receiving space 3 can be lit with the ignition device 62.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have a nozzle 63 through which air can enter the cigarette preparation device 1.
  • the air required for the combustion or vaporization of the cigarette 2 is provided through the nozzle 63, e.g. from the environment of the cigarette preparation device 1.
  • the receiving space 3 can be fluidically connected to the nozzle 63 for this purpose. It can be provided that the receiving space 3 has a corresponding opening at the rear end.
  • the nozzle 63 can be a Venturi nozzle or have one.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have one or more heating coils 64.
  • the heating coil 64 can be arranged in an adjacent room of the receiving space 3. Air can be sucked in from the environment, for example, via a fan 65, passed over the heating coil 64 and introduced into the receiving space 3.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have a heating coil 4, which as in Figure 1 shown can be arranged in a spiral shape in the receiving space 3 or around it, so that it can wrap around and/or contact and/or at least heat a cigarette 2 inserted into the receiving space 3.
  • the heating coil 4 can at least partially heat or warm one or more inner walls of the receiving space 3, which in turn can warm or heat the cigarette 2.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have a reservoir 67 in which the active ingredient can be stored, for example in gel form.
  • a heating coil 66 stored in the reservoir 67, an aerosol can be formed with the active ingredient 43, which can be introduced into the receiving space 3.
  • the aerosol can be mixed with the air flow through the nozzle 63.
  • Figure 6 shows a detailed view of an embodiment of a related to Figure 3 described functional unit with roll 7 and film 37 or tape.
  • the film 37 can have at least one layer 24, 25.
  • the film 37 can have at least one zone 26, 27.
  • the zones can be arranged one behind the other and/or alternately along the film.
  • the length of the respective zones can be adapted to the dimensions, in particular the length, of the cigarette 2.
  • Different layers 24, 25 and/or different zones 26, 27 can, for example, consist of different materials or have such a material and/or have different active ingredients.
  • Layers 24, 25 and zones 26, 27 preferably consist of a combustible or vaporizable material or have such a material.
  • the combustible or vaporizable material is preferably harmless to health.
  • Figure 7 shows a detailed view of an embodiment of a related to Figure 3 described functional element with application element 38 and cartridge 40.
  • the printer cartridge 42 can also have more than one application element.
  • the cartridge 40 can also have more than one application element 38, for example more than one ball element 41.
  • Figure 8 shows a detailed view of a related to Figure 3 described functional element with active ingredient cap 45.
  • an active ingredient cap 45 can be put over the cigarette 2 or filter 9 as a filter with active ingredient depot 46.
  • the active ingredient cap 45 can be used to condition a cigarette 2 or prepare it with an active ingredient in a simple and inexpensive way.
  • the active ingredient cap 45 can have a sleeve whose inner diameter can essentially correspond to that of the cigarette.
  • the active ingredient cap 45 can be or will be attached to the cigarette 2 with the sleeve.
  • a depot 47 can be arranged at the rear end of the sleeve, in which active ingredients or filter materials can be introduced.
  • the depot 47 can have or consist of silicone.
  • the active ingredient cap 45 can have a cannula 48 which can be fluidically connected to the depot 46. When the sleeve is put on, the cannula 48 can penetrate into the cigarette 2 and/or the filter 9 of the cigarette 2, whereby the depot 46 can be compressed.
  • the active ingredient cap 45 can have air outlets 50 which can be arranged to the side of or to the depot 46.
  • the active ingredient or filling 47 accommodated in the depot 46 can be or have a zeolite material.
  • the zeolite material can be used to absorb cigarette pollutants.
  • the depot 46 can contain or have an absorption material, or such a material can be accommodated in the depot 46.
  • the depot 46 can be closed at the end with a cellulose acetate filter so that the smoke can flow through the depot 46 and possibly the absorption material accommodated therein.
  • the active ingredient cap 45 can correspond to the cigarette preparation device 1.
  • the sleeve and/or its interior can correspond to the receiving space 3.
  • the introduction of an active ingredient into a cigarette 2 can thus only be carried out by placing the active ingredient cap 45 on the cigarette 2 and injecting the active ingredient or filling 47 received in the depot 46 into the cigarette 2 using the cannula 48.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can thus be very compact and easy to operate, so that a cigarette 2 can be prepared with active ingredient very quickly and with little effort.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 and/or the active ingredient cap 45 can be a disposable article.
  • the active ingredient cap 45 is combined with a cigarette preparation device 1 and/or the cigarette preparation device 1 has an active ingredient cap 45, cf. e.g. Figure 5 .
  • an active substance cap 45 can be placed on a receiving space 3 of the respective Figure 1 , Figure 2 or in Figure 11 shown embodiments of a cigarette preparation device 1 inserted cigarette 2 can be plugged on. This allows additional and/or different active ingredients to be introduced into the cigarette 2 using the active ingredient cap 45.
  • Figure 9 shows a detailed view of a receiving space 3 with a cigarette 2 and nozzle 63.
  • Air introduced from the outside through the nozzle 63 can be mixed with smoke formed by combustion or vaporization of the cigarette and can be fed through a secondary channel 22 outside the receiving space 3 to the filter 9 and/or Mouthpiece of the cigarette preparation device 1.
  • the smoke created or created by combustion or vaporization of the cigarette 2 can be fed to the user of the cigarette preparation device 1 not through the receiving space 3 but exclusively through the secondary channel 22.
  • the secondary flow channel can be fluidically connected to a mouthpiece 68.
  • the catalyst can be arranged in the secondary flow channel 22 and/or the receiving space 3. However, it can also be provided that the catalyst is arranged in a separate catalyst channel.
  • the catalyst can have a ceramic tube with corresponding coatings and honeycomb structure. If the catalyst should or must be heated, the catalyst can be heated, for example, using electrical energy.
  • an ignition device 62 and/or a lighter or an arc lighter can be arranged at the end of the receiving space 3, which can be essentially tubular, in order to ignite the cigarette 2 or to generate heat or a temperature that can be introduced into the space between the cigarette and the receiving space 3 when air is sucked in.
  • the sucked-in air can pass from the outside through a nozzle 63, e.g. a Venturi nozzle, through the ignition device 62 or the arc lighter into the cavity between the cigarette and the receiving space 3.
  • the air inlet can have a smaller cross-sectional bore to the receiving space 3 of the cigarette 2. The Venturi effect can thus dilute outside air with smoke or fumes from the cigarette 2 during the smoking process.
  • the receiving space 3, the relatively long bypass channel 22 and/or the catalyst channel can consist of a material or have one that can become statically charged. This can ensure that no tar can reach the mouthpiece 68. It can also be provided that the bypass channel 22, the catalyst channel and/or the receiving space 3 can be coated on an inner side in order to bind certain pollutants. This can reduce pollutants. It can also be provided to spray active substances into the nozzle 63 which have an effect on the resulting air-nicotine mixture.
  • Figure 10 shows an embodiment of a heating unit and/or a print 52 or a metal foil or metal wire 53 and a metal or a memory alloy 54, which corresponds to the one with reference to Figure 3 described.
  • FIG 11 shows a further embodiment of a cigarette preparation device 1 according to the invention.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 has a receiving space 3.
  • the receiving space 3 can be tubular and/or cylindrical or have a shape of this kind.
  • a heating coil 4 can be arranged in a spiral around the receiving space 3.
  • the heating coil 4 can be used to heat an inner wall of the receiving space 3 at least in sections.
  • the temperature of the inner wall or the heating coil 4 can be controlled, e.g. by the control unit 17.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 has an introduction element for introducing active ingredient 73 into or onto a cigarette 2 inserted into the receiving space 3.
  • the receiving space 3 can be essentially tubular and/or cylindrical.
  • the receiving space 3 can have a seal 69.
  • the seal 69 can be annular or have a sealing ring. It can be provided that the cigarette 2 is guided through the seal 69 when inserted into the receiving space 3.
  • the insertion element can be used as in Figure 11 shown have an application element 38, a cartridge 70 and an absorbent body 71 and/or be a corresponding modular functional element.
  • the cartridge 70 can hold, for example, liquid active ingredient 43.
  • the active ingredient 43 held in the cartridge 70 can be transported to the application element 38 by the absorbent body 71.
  • the absorbent body 71 can be arranged in the cartridge 70.
  • the application element 38 can have or consist of felt and/or plastic.
  • the application element 388 can have capillaries. When a cigarette 2 is inserted into the receiving space 3, the application element 38 can stroke or be guided over the surface of the cigarette 2 and thus apply active ingredient 43 to the cigarette 2.
  • the active ingredient 43 can be applied with the application element 38 essentially like with a felt-tip pen.
  • the application element 38, the suction body 71 and/or the cartridge 70 can be components of a functional element or a functional unit 5 or can be arranged in such a unit. It can be provided that a functional element 5 has the application element 38, the suction body 71 and/or the cartridge 70.
  • the functional element 5 can be modular.
  • the functional element 5 can be exchangeable in the cigarette preparation device 1 be accommodated or inserted.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have one or more suitable receptacles 74 for functional elements 5.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have a locking slide 73, which can be designed to fix a functional element accommodated in a receptacle 74 of the cigarette preparation device 1.
  • the locking slide 73 in order to insert the functional element 5, which as described can have an application element 38, an absorbent body 71 and/or a cartridge 70, the locking slide 73 can be moved from a locking position to a release position, so that the receptacle 74 of the cigarette preparation device 1 is exposed for the functional element. After inserting the functional element into the receptacle 74, the locking slide 73 can be returned from the release position to the locking position and thus fix the functional element in the receptacle 74.
  • a functional element with application element 38 is fixed in the receptacle, it can be provided that the application element 38 is as in Figure 11 shown protrudes into the receiving space 3 or is at least arranged such that the surface of the application element 38 is flush with an inner wall of the receiving space 3.
  • the receiving space 3 can have a suitable opening for this purpose.
  • a spring element 72 is arranged in the receptacle 74 of the cigarette preparation device 1 for the functional element and/or the receptacle has a spring element 72.
  • the spring element 72 can be arranged as in Figure 11 shown in such a way that it is compressed when the functional element is inserted into the receptacle 74, so that the functional element can be pressed against the locking slide 73. This can result in a particularly secure fit of the functional element in the receptacle 74.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have an ignition device 62.
  • the ignition device 62 can be arranged at the rear end of the receiving space 3.
  • the ignition device 62 can be designed to light a cigarette 2 received in the receiving space 3 with an electric arc.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have an electrical energy source 74, for example a battery or an accumulator.
  • the electrical energy source 74 can be permanently connected in the cigarette preparation device 1.
  • the electrical energy source 74 can also be exchangeable.
  • the electrical energy source 74 can provide the ignition device 62 with energy to generate the electric arc.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have a Control unit 17.
  • the control unit 17 can be supplied with energy from the electrical energy source 74.
  • the control unit can be connected to the heating coil 4 and/or the ignition device 62.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have buttons, knobs, sliders or operating elements that can be connected to the control unit 17. For example, when a button is actuated, a control signal can be transmitted from the control unit 17 to the ignition device 62, whereupon the ignition device 62 can generate an arc. It can also be provided that the control unit 17 controls and/or regulates the heating coil 4, for example by adjusting its temperature, for example depending on the active ingredient 43 accommodated in the cartridge 70.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have one or more sensors connected to the control unit 17, e.g. temperature sensors. For example, a temperature sensor can be arranged in the receiving space 3.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have a display 19.
  • the display can be connected to the control unit 17.
  • the display can be a touch display or have one.
  • the touch display can be a control element or have one.
  • the cigarette preparation device 1 can have a catalyst.
  • the catalyst can be arranged on or in an inner wall of the receiving space 3 or a bypass channel.
  • the catalyst can be, for example, a platinum wire or a platinum foil or can have these.
  • a cigarette 2 prepared with active ingredient can be lit and smoked with the ignition device 62 without having to leave the receiving space 3.
  • the receiving space 3 can be dimensioned such that a cigarette 2 accommodated in the receiving space 3 protrudes from the receiving space 3.
  • a cigarette 2 accommodated with its filter 9 can protrude from the receiving space 3.
  • the cigarette 2 prepared with active ingredient is removed from the receiving space 3 after being lit with the ignition device 62 and smoked in the conventional manner.

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  1. Dispositif de préparation de cigarettes (1) pour l'introduction d'un principe actif dans une cigarette (2), dans lequel le dispositif de préparation de cigarettes (1) comprend un espace de logement (3) pour le logement d'une cigarette (2) à introduire dans le dispositif de préparation de cigarettes (1) et une unité d'introduction (5, 30) pour l'introduction d'un principe actif dans une cigarette (2), dans lequel l'unité d'introduction (5, 30) est conçue pour introduire le principe actif dans une cigarette lors de l'introduction de la cigarette (2) dans l'espace de logement (3) et/ou lors de la sortie de la cigarette (2) hors de l'espace de logement (3),
    caractérisé en ce que
    le dispositif de préparation de cigarettes (1) comprend au moins une unité de chauffage qui est conçue pour chauffer et/ou allumer une paroi interne de l'espace de logement (3) et/ou, lorsque la cigarette (2) est logée dans l'espace de logement (3), pour chauffer et/ou allumer la cigarette (2) et/ou un principe actif introduit sur et/ou dans la cigarette (2), dans lequel l'unité de chauffage comprend au moins une spirale chauffante (4, 64, 66), dans lequel la spirale chauffante (4, 64, 66)
    a. est disposée en spirale dans l'espace de logement (3), de sorte qu'une cigarette (2) peut être guidée à travers la spirale chauffante (4, 64, 66) en forme de spirale et peut être logée dans la spirale chauffante (4, 64, 66) et/ou
    b. est guidée et/ou enroulée autour de l'espace de logement (3), de sorte qu'une paroi interne de l'espace de logement (3) peut être chauffée par la spirale chauffante (4, 64, 66) et/ou
    c. est disposée dans une autre chambre, reliée de manière fluidique avec l'espace de logement (3), du dispositif de préparation de cigarettes (1), de sorte que, avec un ventilateur (65), un principe actif et/ou de l'air peut être introduit, par l'intermédiaire de la spirale chauffante (4, 64, 66), dans l'espace de logement (3).
  2. Dispositif de préparation de cigarettes (1) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel l'unité d'introduction (5, 30) comprend un rouleau (7), avec un film (37), un ruban ou une bande adhésive, enroulé sur le rouleau (7), dans lequel le rouleau (7) est disposé sur ou dans l'espace de logement (3) et/ou l'unité d'introduction (5, 30) de sorte que, lors de l'introduction et/ou de la sortie de la cigarette (2) hors de l'espace de logement (3), le film (37) ou le ruban enroulé entre en contact avec la cigarette (2).
  3. Dispositif de préparation de cigarettes (1) selon la revendication 2, dans lequel le film (37), la bande adhésive ou le ruban comprend au moins deux couches (24, 25) ou est constitué d'au moins deux couches (24, 25), dans lequel au moins une des couches (24, 25) comprend de préférence des particules de charbon actif et dans lequel, plus particulièrement de préférence, au moins une couche (24, 25), de préférence une couche externe (7a), est étanche aux gaz.
  4. Dispositif de préparation de cigarettes (1) selon la revendication 3, dans lequel au moins une des couches (24, 25) comprend un catalyseur, de préférence un film de platine.
  5. Dispositif de préparation de cigarettes (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel l'unité d'introduction (5, 30) comprend au moins une canule (11, 48) et au moins un réservoir (12), relié de manière fluidique avec la canule (11, 48), dans lequel au moins un principe actif est logé dans le réservoir (12) et la canule (11, 48) est disposée sur ou dans l'espace de logement (3) et/ou l'unité d'introduction (5, 30) de sorte que, lors de l'introduction et/ou de la sortie de la cigarette (2) dans ou hors de l'espace de logement (3) et/ou lorsque la cigarette (2) y est logée, la canule (11, 48) pénètre dans la cigarette (2), de sorte qu'un principe actif logé dans le réservoir (12) peut être injecté à travers la canule (11, 48) dans la cigarette (2).
  6. Dispositif de préparation de cigarettes (1) selon la revendication 5, dans lequel la canule (11, 48) est mobile par rapport à l'espace de logement (3), de préférence radialement par rapport à l'espace de logement (3).
  7. Dispositif de préparation de cigarettes (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel l'unité d'introduction (5, 30) comprend au moins un élément applicateur (38) et une cartouche et/ou un réservoir, dans lequel, dans la cartouche et/ou le réservoir, est logé au moins un principe actif (43), dans lequel la cartouche et/ou le réservoir est relié de manière fluidique avec l'élément applicateur (38), dans lequel l'élément applicateur (38) est disposé sur ou dans l'espace de logement (3) et/ou l'unité d'introduction (5, 30) de sorte que, lors d'introduction ou de la sortie de la cigarette (2) dans ou hors de l'espace de logement (3) et/ou lorsque la cigarette (2) y est logée, l'élément applicateur (38) entre en contact avec la cigarette (2), de sorte qu'un principe actif logé dans le réservoir et/ou la cartouche peut être appliqué sur la cigarette (2) par l'élément applicateur (38).
  8. Dispositif de préparation de cigarettes (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel l'unité d'introduction (5, 30) comprend au moins un poussoir qui est conçu pour pousser, lors de l'introduction et/ou de la sortie de la cigarette (2) dans/hors de l'espace de logement (3) et/ou lorsque la cigarette (2) y est logée, au moins un fil métallique ou au moins une couche métallique ou un film métallique (53) sur la cigarette (2).
  9. Dispositif de préparation de cigarettes (1) selon la revendication 8, dans lequel le poussoir est conçu pour pousser un alliage à mémoire de forme (54) sur la cigarette (2) et/ou sur un fil métallique ou un film métallique (53) sur la cigarette (2).
  10. Dispositif de préparation de cigarettes (1) selon la revendication 9, dans lequel le fil métallique et/ou le film métallique (53) comprend un pôle positif et l'alliage à mémoire de forme (54) comprend un pôle négatif ou inversement, dans lequel le fil métallique et/ou le film métallique (53) et l'alliage à mémoire de forme (54) forment de préférence un élément chauffant et plus particulièrement de préférence un élément à effet Peltier.
  11. Dispositif de préparation de cigarettes (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, qui comprend un dispositif rotatif, dans lequel le dispositif rotatif est disposé sur ou dans l'espace de logement (3) et est conçu pour faire tourner, lors de l'introduction et/ou de la sortie d'une cigarette (2) dans ou hors de l'espace de logement (3) et/ou lorsque la cigarette (2) est logée dans l'espace de logement (3), la cigarette (2) globalement autour de son axe longitudinal.
  12. Dispositif de préparation de cigarettes (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, qui comprend au moins un catalyseur (20).
  13. Dispositif de préparation de cigarettes (1) selon la revendication 12, dans lequel le catalyseur (2a) est disposé sur ou dans l'espace de logement (3), de préférence une paroi interne.
  14. Dispositif de préparation de cigarettes (1) selon la revendication 12 ou 13, dans lequel le catalyseur (20) est disposé sur ou dans un canal d'écoulement secondaire (22), dans lequel le canal d'écoulement secondaire (22) relie l'espace de logement (3), de manière fluidique, de préférence avec une embouchure (68) du dispositif de préparation de cigarettes (1).
  15. Dispositif de préparation de cigarettes (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, qui comprend une unité de commande (17), dans lequel
    a. le dispositif de préparation de cigarettes (1) comprend au moins un capteur, de préférence un capteur de température, qui est disposé de préférence dans l'espace de logement (3), dans lequel le capteur est relié avec l'unité de commande (17) et/ou
    b. l'unité de commande (17) est reliée avec un dispositif d'allumage du dispositif de préparation de cigarettes (1) et/ou
    c. l'unité de commande (17) est reliée avec une unité de chauffage du dispositif de préparation de cigarettes (1) et/ou
    d. le dispositif de préparation de cigarettes (1) comprend au moins un élément de commande (18) qui est relié avec l'unité de commande (17) et/ou
    e. le dispositif de préparation de cigarettes (1) comprend au moins un affichage (19) qui est relié avec l'unité de commande (17).
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