CN112656031A

CN112656031A - Hookah smoking system

Info

Publication number: CN112656031A
Application number: CN202011098709.1A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 桑德拉·李; 明·冯
Original assignee: Awell GmbH
Current assignee: Awell GmbH
Priority date: 2019-10-16
Filing date: 2020-10-14
Publication date: 2021-04-16
Also published as: CA3092194A1; EP3808193A1; US20210112856A1

Abstract

A hookah smoking system is disclosed that includes a hookah including a water chamber having a threaded top with a first opening within the water chamber, wherein the threaded top is configured to removably connect with a cartridge cover. The water tobacco pipe also comprises a tobacco pipe and a percolator which are arranged in the water chamber. The first end of the smoke tube is connected with the wall of the water chamber, so that a second opening communicated with the first end of the smoke tube is formed in the water chamber, and the second end of the smoke tube is connected with the percolator.

Description

Hookah smoking system

Technical Field

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a hookah smoking system including a hookah with a removable lid. In addition, other embodiments are described.

Background

A hookah is a filter device used to smoke smokable substances, such as tobacco and the like. Hookah generally consists of three parts: the water chamber comprises a cigarette holder (or an opening) arranged at the top; a lower tobacco rod in the form of a thin tube having an opening into the bottom of the water chamber; a bowl containing smokable, type substances. During operation, the bowl (or the tube portion of the bowl) is inserted into the lower tobacco rod, and the bottom of the water chamber is filled with water capable of submerging at least a portion of the lower tobacco rod. After the user forms a seal by placing the mouth at the mouthpiece, the smokable substance is ignited with a flame. The user then inhales to cause smoke generated by the lit smokable substance in the bowl to pass through the lower tobacco rod and through the water, thereby effecting filtration and/or cooling of the smoke. The filtered and/or cooled smoke is collected in a water chamber. When the smokable substances are burnt out, the user can smoke the smoke collected in the water chamber after taking the smoke bowl down from the lower smoke rod.

Disclosure of Invention

The existing water tobacco pipe can be thick, large, delicate or both. For example, the water chamber of a hookah can generally include a straight tubular neck extending several inches or even feet in height from the bottom of the water chamber. The diameter of the mouthpiece at one end of the neck may be as large as 40mm to 60mm to cover the mouth of the user. The diameter of the neck may be equal to or greater than the diameter of the mouthpiece. The diameter of the bottom of the water chamber may even further be larger than the diameter of said tubular neck to accommodate the lower tobacco rod and the water. In addition, the coarser base may provide a large circular base to provide support for the hookah when it is placed on a flat surface. Furthermore, the hookah may be refined by providing multiple water chambers and/or different configurations (e.g., curved tubular neck, rather than straight tubular neck, etc.).

For the user, the hookah can be inconvenient to carry due to its thick and delicate design. For example, when a hookah cannot be conveniently packed into a case or bag, the user may have to hold it in his or her hand. In addition, the elegant design of some hookahs can make them susceptible to chipping when improperly placed. In addition to these inconveniences, the user may be embarrassed about carrying the hookah in public places. Accordingly, there is a need for a hookah smoking system designed to enable a user to safely carry it in a convenient and private manner.

The present disclosure relates to a hookah smoking system having a hookah formed like a water bottle. Specifically, the hookah includes a water chamber having a threaded top with a first opening in the water chamber and configured to removably connect with a cartridge cover. The water tobacco pipe also comprises a tobacco pipe and a percolator which are arranged in the water chamber. The first end of the flue tube is connected to the wall of the water chamber to form a second opening in the water chamber into which the first end of the flue tube (through which the flue bowl is configured to be received into the water chamber) and the second end of the flue tube is connected to the percolator. Since the bystander may at first glance think that the hookah is a water bottle, the design enables the user to obtain privacy while carrying the hookah. Additionally, the hookah smoking system may include a sleeve (e.g., a silicone sleeve) for at least partially covering the hookah, thereby further improving privacy.

The above summary of the invention does not list all aspects of the disclosure in an exhaustive manner. The present disclosure is intended to encompass all systems and methods that can be practiced according to all suitable combinations of the various aspects summarized above, disclosed in the detailed description section below, and particularly pointed out in the claims of the application. The specific advantages of such combinations are not specifically described in the summary section above.

Drawings

Embodiments of the present disclosure are described below, by way of non-limiting examples, with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, like numbering represents like elements. It should be noted that where "an embodiment" or "one embodiment" is referred to in this disclosure, this does not necessarily mean the same embodiment, but means at least one embodiment. Moreover, for the sake of brevity and reduction in the total number of figures, a figure may be used to illustrate features of more than one embodiment of the disclosure, and not all of the elements shown in a figure may be required for an embodiment.

Fig. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a hookah smoking system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a hookah according to one embodiment.

Figure 3 is another view of a hookah smoking system.

Figure 4 shows a sleeved hookah smoking system.

Detailed Description

Hereinafter, several embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, when shapes, relative positions, and other aspects of the components in the described embodiments are not explicitly defined, the illustrated components are only intended to be illustrative, and the scope of the present disclosure is not limited to the illustrated components. Furthermore, while numerous details are set forth herein, it will be understood that some embodiments of the disclosure may be practiced without these details. In other instances, certain structures and techniques have not been described in detail in order to avoid obscuring the understanding of this document. Moreover, all ranges given herein are to be considered inclusive of the endpoints unless explicitly stated to be exclusive of the endpoints. Additionally, the terms "above," "to," and "over" as used herein may refer to the relative position of one element with respect to another element. When an element is "on" or "over" or "joined to" another element, it is meant that the element may be in direct contact with the other element or intervening layers may be present. Further, relative positions or relative directions may be referred to herein by the relative words "top," above, "" upper, "" bottom, "" below, "or" lower. For example, the direction of the "top rim," "top end," or "top side" may be a first axial direction, while the direction of the "bottom rim," "bottom end," or "bottom side" may be a second axial direction opposite the first axial direction.

Fig. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a hookah smoking system 1 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The hookah smoking system 1 comprises a hookah 2, a lid 3 and a bowl 4. According to one aspect, the hookah 2 is in the form of (or is formed like) a water bottle or water container. The hookah comprises, inter alia, a water chamber 4, which is cylindrical and is intended to contain a fluid, such as water. Like the water container, (the water chamber 4 of) the hookah comprises a body 20, a shoulder 21 and a neck 22. According to one aspect, the water chamber 4 is shaped cylindrically such that at least a portion of the barrel 20 has the same diameter in the direction of the longitudinal axis (Y-axis) from the bottom of the barrel (e.g., the bottom of a hookah) to the top of the barrel (e.g., where the barrel joins the shoulder 21). The diameter of the water chamber 4 decreases (in the direction from the shaft to the neck 22) over the shoulder 21, wherein the neck diameter is smaller than the shaft diameter. In one embodiment, the water chamber 4 may have different shapes, such as a barrel diameter that varies along the longitudinal axis, or no neck (or shoulder) present. Hereinafter, with reference to fig. 2, the shape of the water chamber 4 is further described.

The neck 22 of the hookah 2 comprises a flange 9 provided above the shoulder 21, and a thread 8 (or thread top) provided above the flange 9, the thread 8 having an opening 10 (first opening) into the water chamber 4. In one embodiment, the flange 9 is a portion (also referred to as a lip) having a diameter greater than the hookah neck 22. In particular, the opening 10 is used for receiving water, and the received water is collected in (the bottom of) the water chamber 4. In one embodiment, threads 8 are used to removably couple with cartridge cover 3. Specifically, the cartridge cover 3 includes a threaded inner wall (not shown) for screwing to the thread 8. After engagement with the threads 8, the cartridge cover seals the water chamber 4, preventing water from escaping from the water chamber and the opening 10.

The hookah 2 further comprises a smoke tube 5 and a percolator 6, both of which are arranged inside the water chamber 4. The flue tube 5 is a hollow flue tube which (first end) is connected to the wall 21 of the water chamber, so that a (second) opening 11 into the flue tube is formed in the water chamber. That is, the opening 11 is an opening through which the hollow smoke tube 5 passes to the outside environment via the wall 21 of the water chamber 4. The second end of the pipe 5 is connected to the percolator and, as described herein, the pipe is used to connect (the pipe 16 of) the bowl 4 (when it is connected to the water pipe, as described herein) in fluid communication with the percolator 6 to create a path for smoke (and/or air from the external environment) generated by the smoking species within the bowl 4 to enter the percolator (and thus the water chamber 4).

In one embodiment, the smoke tube 5 may comprise multiple sections. For example, as shown, the smoke tube 5 includes a first smoke tube portion 15, a joint 12, and a second smoke tube portion 15. The first flue pipe section 15 connects the wall 21 of the water chamber 4 to the joint 12, while the second flue pipe section 15 connects the joint 12 to the percolator. In particular, the first flue pipe section extends from the opening 11 to the joint, while the second flue pipe section extends from the joint to the percolator 6. As shown, the first flue pipe portion 15 is connected to the joint 12 and the header wall 214 along an axis (X-axis) that is (substantially) perpendicular to the longitudinal Y-axis of the header 4. The second flue pipe section 15 is (substantially) connected to the adapter 12 and the percolator 6 along the longitudinal Y axis. Specifically, the second flue pipe portion 15 extends downward from the joint portion 12 in a direction perpendicular to the first flue pipe portion 15. In this way, the flue tube 5 is bent at the joint 12 at an angle of substantially 90 ° towards the bottom of the water chamber 4. In another embodiment, the flue pipe portion may have a different form/location. For example, the first chimney portion 15 may extend in a direction at an angle to the X-axis, rather than directly along the axis. In another embodiment, the smoke tube 5 may add or subtract components it comprises. For example, the smoke tube may be bent directly downward without the joint 12. In another example, the smoke tube 5 may include a plurality of joints. In yet another example, the smoke tube may reduce the portion of the smoke tube that it includes. For example, the percolator 6 can be directly connected to the joint 12 without the need for an intermediate flue pipe section such as the flue pipe section 15.

The percolator 6 is of cylindrical configuration comprising at least one percolator chamber 13 for the passage of the second end of said hollow flue pipe (or of the second flue pipe portion 15), and the percolator 6 comprises a plurality of hollow arms 14 extending away from the percolator, each hollow arm having at least one opening into the water chamber 4. In particular, each of said arms may be a hollow tube arranged along the circumference of the bottom of the percolator, which hollow tube is used to connect the percolation chamber 13 in fluid communication with the water chamber 4, so as to allow the passage of fumes and/or air from the percolation chamber 13 of the percolator 6 into the water chamber 4. In one embodiment, the percolator 6 can have any number of hollow arms, for example the ten arms shown in the figures. In another embodiment, the percolator may be any type of percolator used to diffuse smoke and/or air received from a smoking bowl into a water chamber (e.g., the water of the water chamber) during use.

In one embodiment, the hookah may not include a percolator, but rather (or in addition to) one or more other structures for effecting diffusion of smoke. For example, the hookah may include one or more diffusers, which are hollow structures having one end provided with one or more openings configured to be at least partially submerged in water and fluidly communicate the water chamber with the bowl (e.g., via the pipe 5).

In one embodiment, the hookah 2 is constructed or formed (or made) of any type of material, such as glass (e.g., heat-resistant borosilicate glass, etc.), plastic, or metal such as aluminum, stainless steel, or brass. In another embodiment, the cylindrical water chamber 4, the flue tube 5 and the percolator 6 can form an integrated unit, that is, each of the parts is joined or fixedly connected together. For example, each component may be formed from a single piece of glass (by the glass blowing technique), or may be formed from different pieces of glass bonded to one another (e.g., by heat, or by an adhesive). In one embodiment, the parts are permanently bonded together and can only be separated from each other upon crushing. In another embodiment, at least some of the components may be made of different materials. For example, the water chamber 4 may be plastic (made of plastic), while the flue tube and percolator are glass. In one embodiment, the components, although made of different materials, may still be made as an integral unit.

The hookah smoking system 1 further includes a bowl 4 for holding smokable substances, the bowl being configured to be connected to the hookah by being disposed inside the pipe 5 through the opening 11. In particular, the first chimney portion 15 is for receiving (at least a part of) the chimney bowl 4 via the opening 11. The bowl 4 comprises a pipe 16, an aperture 17, a stem portion 18 and a stem portion 19. The top of the pipe 16 is provided with an opening for receiving smokable substances. An aperture 17 is provided in the bottom of the pipe 16 and separates the stem 18 from the pipe 16. The shank portion 18 is connected to a stem portion 19 which is adapted to be received within the first chimney portion 15 via the opening 11. In one embodiment, the bowl 4 may be formed (or made) of the same material as the hookah 2. In another embodiment, the bowl may be made of a different material than at least one of the components of the hookah 2. For example, the bowl, pipe and percolator may be glass, while the water chamber may be plastic. In another embodiment, the bowl 4 may add or subtract components it comprises, for example, the handle 18 may not be provided.

In one embodiment, the stem portion 19 may be configured such that when the bowl 4 is disposed within the hookah pipe 2, the stem portion 19 is received within the first chimney portion 15 without entering the fitting 12. As shown, the stem portion 19 has a length L1, and the first flue tube portion 15 has a length L2. In one embodiment, L1 is equal to L2. In another embodiment, the stem portion 19 and the first flue pipe portion 15 may be tapered to removably connect the flue bowl into the water chamber. Specifically, the taper of the shaft 19 may be such that the distal end of the shaft has a first outer diameter and the proximal end of the shaft has a second outer diameter that is greater than the first outer diameter. Similarly, the tapering of the first chimney portion 15 may be such that the end of the portion adjacent the fitting 12 has a first internal diameter, while the opening 11 has a second internal diameter greater than said first internal diameter. In one embodiment, the first outer diameter is the same as (or similar to) the first inner diameter and/or the second outer diameter is the same as (or similar to) the second inner diameter.

Fig. 2 is a front view of a hookah 2 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In particular, the figure shows the hookah 2 with the opening 11 facing the front and at least part of its dimensions. As described herein, the hookah 2 is shaped similar to a common water container. In one embodiment, the hookah 2 may be of similar size or similar dimensions to the water container. As such, the hookah 2 may be carried and/or housed in a manner similar to a water container, except for having a similar appearance. Thus, unlike prior art hookahs that are bulky, the present disclosure provides a hookahs that can be carried in a convenient manner (e.g., in a backpack, or in an automobile cup holder) similar to a water container.

The hookah 2 has a height ('H') from the top of the thread 8 to the bottom of the hookah 2₁”)。H₁Between 13 inches and 6 inches, such as between 11 inches and 8 inches, or between 10 inches and 9 inches. In one embodiment, H₁And 9.5 inches. The (body of the) hookah 2 has a diameter ('D')₁") wherein D₁Between 4 inches and 1 inch, such as between 3.5 inches and 1.5 inches, or between 3 inches and 2 inches. In one embodiment, D₁Is 2.55 inches. The opening 11 may be located at a height ('H') from the bottom of the hookah 2₂") is used. H₂Between 4 inches and 1.5 inches, such as between 3.5 inches and 2 inches, or between 3.25 inches and 2.25 inches. In one embodiment, H₂Is 2.5 inches. The opening 11 has a diameter D₂Wherein D is₂Between 0.2 inches and 1 inch, such as between 0.3 inches and 0.9 inches, or between 0.4 inches and 0.8 inches. In one embodiment, D₂Is 0.6 inches.

This fig. 2 further illustrates the neck 22 and at least part of its dimensions. For example, neck 22 has a height ("H") from shoulder 21 to the top of thread 8₂”)。H₂Between 0.25 inches and 2 inches, such as between 0.5 inches and 1.75 inches, or between 0.75 inches and 1.5 inches. In one embodiment, H₂Is 1 inch. The thread 8 has a diameter ("D₃") which is the outer diameter of the thread at its outer edge along a line passing through the centre of the thread. In one embodiment, D₃It may also be an inner diameter, which is the diameter of the opening 10. D₃Between 0.4 inches and 1.5 inches, such as between 0.6 inches and 1.3 inches, or between 0.8 inches and 1.1 inches. In one embodiment, D₃Is 0.9 inches. In another embodiment, D₃May be the diameter (e.g., outer diameter) of the lid 3 of the hookah smoking system 1. The figure also shows the dimensions of the flange 9. Specifically, the flange has a diameter ("D₄") wherein D₄Between 0.8 inches and 2 inches, such as between 1 inch and 1.8 inches, or between 1.2 inches and 1.6 inches. In one embodiment, D₄Is 1.365 inches. Height of the flange (' H)₃") is between 0.1 inches and 0.4 inches, such as between 0.15 inches and 0.35 inches, or between 0.2 inches and 0.3 inches. In one embodiment, H₃Is 0.25 inches.

Figure 3 is another view of a hookah smoking system. Specifically, the figure shows a state in which the hookah smoking system 1 is ready for use. The water 30 contained in the water chamber 4 is at a level up to about half the percolator 6. In one embodiment, in order to use the hookah smoking system, the water level must be at least higher than (the opening of) the arm 14 of the percolator. The use of the hookah smoking system is as follows. After the smokable substance (not shown) is placed in the pipe 16 of the bowl 4, the bowl is placed in the hookah. Specifically, the rod portion 19 is received by the opening 11 and is disposed within the first flue pipe portion 15. After the user places the mouth on the threads 8, the smokable substance is ignited. The user inhales to cause smoke (and air) generated by the ignited smokable substance to enter the pipe 5 through the handle 18 and the stem 19. Subsequently, the smoke further enters the percolator and passes through the openings of the arms 14 of the percolator into the water 30. The smoke and air cause the water 30 to bubble, thereby effecting filtration of the smoke and extraction of heat from the smoke. The smoke is collected in the space of the water chamber 4 above the water level line. When the smoking article is consumed, the user removes the bowl 4 from the hookah 2 and draws smoke from the water chamber. When the user finishes using the water pipe, the water 30 can be poured out, and the cover 3 can be connected with the thread 8 in a thread connection mode for storage.

Figure 4 shows a hookah smoking system with a sleeve at least partially covering the hookah. The hookah smoking system 1 shown in the figure has a lid 3 which is screwed into the hookah, and a bowl which is arranged in the hookah. The figure also shows a sleeve 30 that surrounds at least a portion of the hookah 2. Specifically, the sleeve 30 wraps around the body 20 and a portion of the shoulder 21 of the hookah 2. Further, the sleeve may wrap around at least a portion of the bottom of the hookah. The sleeve 30 includes a plurality of rows of hexagonal openings. In one embodiment, the sleeve may have one or more openings of any shape. In another embodiment, the sleeve may surround (or cover) other parts of the hookah, such as (at least a part of) the neck. As shown, the bowl is positioned inside the hookah with its stem extending through one of the openings (not shown) in the sleeve and into the opening 11 of the hookah. The sleeve 30 is used to provide cushioning and/or to conceal or obscure from view components within the hookah (e.g., the percolator 6 and the pipe 5). In one embodiment, the sleeve 30 may be constructed of any material such as silicone, rubber, or cloth.

While certain embodiments have been described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that such embodiments are merely illustrative of and not restrictive on the broad invention, and that this disclosure not be limited to the specific constructions and arrangements shown and described, since various other modifications may occur to those ordinarily skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A hookah, comprising:

a water chamber having a threaded top with a first opening therein, wherein the threaded top is configured to removably connect with a cartridge cover; and

a smoke tube and a percolator arranged in the water chamber,

wherein a first end of the smoke tube is connected with the wall of the water chamber, thereby forming a second opening in the water chamber leading into the first end of the smoke tube, and a second end of the smoke tube is connected with the percolator.

2. The hookah of claim 1, wherein said percolator comprises:

the second end of the hollow smoke tube is communicated into the infiltration chamber; and

a plurality of hollow arms extending away from said percolator, each of said hollow arms having an opening for placing said percolation chamber in fluid communication with said water chamber.

3. The hookah of claim 2, wherein said plurality of hollow arms comprises ten arms.

4. The hookah pipe of claim 2, wherein said smoke tube comprises a first smoke tube portion extending from said second opening to said connector, a second smoke tube portion extending from said connector to said percolator, and a connector.

5. The hookah according to claim 4, wherein the second chimney portion extends downward from the joint in a direction perpendicular to the first chimney portion.

6. The hookah pipe of claim 4, wherein said first pipe portion is adapted to receive a bowl of cigarettes through said second opening.

7. The hookah according to claim 1, wherein the water chamber, smoke tube, and percolator form an integral unit.

8. The hookah of claim 7, wherein said integral unit is made of glass.

9. The hookah of claim 1, wherein said threaded top has a diameter between 0.6 inches and 1.3 inches.

10. The hookah of claim 1, wherein said second opening has a diameter between 0.4 inches and 0.8 inches.

11. A hookah smoking system, comprising:

the water pipe comprises a water chamber with a threaded top, and the threaded top is provided with a first opening communicated into the water chamber; the first end of the hollow smoke tube is connected with the water chamber, so that a second opening communicated with the first end of the hollow smoke tube is formed in the water chamber, and the second end of the hollow smoke tube is connected with the percolator;

a bowl configured to be removably received through the second opening to protrude through the second opening into the hollow chimney; and

a cartridge cover configured to removably couple with the threaded top to seal the water chamber when it is threadably coupled with the threaded top.

12. The hookah smoking system of claim 11, wherein the percolator comprises:

13. The hookah smoking system of claim 12, wherein said hollow pipe comprises a first pipe portion extending from said second opening to said adapter, a second pipe portion extending from said adapter to said percolator, and a fitting.

14. The hookah smoking system of claim 13, wherein said second smoke tube portion extends downward from said joint in a direction perpendicular to said first smoke tube portion.

15. The hookah smoking system of claim 13, wherein said first pipe portion is configured to receive said bowl through said second opening.

16. The hookah smoking system of claim 11, wherein said water chamber, said hollow smoke tube, and percolator form an integral unit.

17. The hookah smoking system of claim 16, wherein at least one of said integral unit and said bowl is made of glass.

18. The hookah smoking system of claim 11, wherein the diameter of the threaded top is between 0.6 inches and 1.3 inches.

19. The hookah smoking system of claim 11, wherein said second opening has a diameter between 0.4 inches and 0.8 inches.

20. The hookah smoking system of claim 11, further comprising a sleeve for at least partially covering the hookah.