EP1906777B1 - Smoke-free cigarette - Google Patents

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EP1906777B1
EP1906777B1 EP06762717A EP06762717A EP1906777B1 EP 1906777 B1 EP1906777 B1 EP 1906777B1 EP 06762717 A EP06762717 A EP 06762717A EP 06762717 A EP06762717 A EP 06762717A EP 1906777 B1 EP1906777 B1 EP 1906777B1
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Christian Wengert
Thomas Philipp
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F42/00—Simulated smoking devices other than electrically operated; Component parts thereof; Manufacture or testing thereof
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
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  • the invention relates to a smoke-free cigarette according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • a smoke-free cigarette is described, the reusable cigarette body is formed with a thermo-plastic jacket with vapor-deposited, heat-reflecting coating and a heating source, which is introduced into the jacket so that air flow channels arise.
  • a non-reusable mouthpiece contains a nicotine aroma depot and a filter. Heat released by the heat source heats the air aspirated by a consumer through the air flow channels, which heats the nicotine aroma depot, thus releasing the depot's nicotine and flavorants that are taken up by the consumer or smoker after passing the filter.
  • the smokeless nicotine supply is in this way an intense nicotine consumption without residues of combustion products and without harassing the environment.
  • the cigarette body contains a battery-heated filament that heats air sucked by a smoker.
  • the aspirated air flows through a replaceable nicotine filter, the nicotine is released from the heated air, so that it can be inhaled by the consumer.
  • DE 40 06 887 A1 is a smoke-free cigarette described in the body as a heat source, a capsule is contained, in which a heat-generating reaction is triggered. By the heat can be released into an aerosol that can be inhaled through a filter mouthpiece.
  • a non-combustible cigarette which contains tobacco and a non-combustion-based heat source physically separated from the tobacco to heat the tobacco.
  • the EP 0 503 767 A describes a smokeless cigarette with a mouthpiece and a cigarette body.
  • the cigarette body contains a battery with which heating elements, which are provided in an end region of the cigarette body, can be heated, which laterally heat a region of the mouthpiece circumference when the mouthpiece is inserted into the cigarette body, which is provided with vaporizable stimulant.
  • the US 5,878,752 A describes a cigarette body with its own, electrical heating device, wherein the cigarette body is provided with a receiving opening into which a mouthpiece can be inserted.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a cost-effective and easy to handle way, with the smoker not on the intense enjoyment of nicotine or a stimulant with a flavor that is similar, for example, the conventional cigarettes, and do not have the environment by the smoker is impaired.
  • the inventive, reusable cigarette body that does not contain its own heat source is inexpensive and allows heating of the heat pipe rapid heating of the stimulant of sufficient duration.
  • the dependent claims 2 to 5 are directed to advantageous developments of the cigarette body according to the invention.
  • the claim 6 characterizes the cigarette according to the invention as a whole, which is further developed with the features of claims 7 to 10 in an advantageous manner.
  • the claims 11 to 13 characterize an assembly with an adapter, with which a cigarette according to the invention can be connected to a heat source.
  • a smoke-free cigarette according to the invention can be handled in a manner similar to a conventional cigarette.
  • the "lighting" of the cigarette with a lighter is a psychological component that resembles the usual handling of a conventional cigarette that is actually in the state of a smoldering fire.
  • the cigarette according to the invention can be "lit” or put into operation, like a conventional cigarette, by putting it into operation with a lighter.
  • the heat generated by the lighter causes evaporation or dissolution of the luxury foodstuff deposited in the luxury food depot, for example nicotine with aromatic substances, which enjoyment is quickly enjoyable and can be enjoyed intensively.
  • This enjoyment lacks the harmful substances of conventional smoking, such as tar and combustion products. Since no smoke is released into the environment, there is no passive smoking of the people in the area. If the smoke-free cigarette according to the invention cools with prolonged use without the stimulant being used up, it can be put back into operation in a simple manner by renewed "lighting" with the lighter so that the stimulant can be used up.
  • Fig. 1 shows side by side arranged cross sections through a mouthpiece 10, a cigarette body 12 and an adapter 14th
  • the overall cylindrical mouthpiece 10 consists of known per se filter material, as used for example for the filter mouthpieces of conventional cigarettes.
  • An end face of the mouthpiece 10 is designed as a suction opening 18.
  • the side facing away from the suction port 18 end face of the mouthpiece 10 is formed with a hollow cylindrical recess 20.
  • the surface 22 of the mouthpiece 10 is with the exception of the surface of the recess and the according to Fig. 1 closed front side formed pores.
  • the cigarette body 12 has a cylindrical shell or body 24 made of thermally insulating material, for example a ceramic material, which contains a heat pipe 26 of thermally highly conductive material, such as copper.
  • a heat pipe 26 of thermally highly conductive material, such as copper.
  • the according to Fig. 1 left end of the heat pipe 26 protrudes from the body 24, wherein the outer contour of the protruding portion 28 corresponds approximately to the contour of the recess 20.
  • the end face of the protruding portion 28 is open, and through holes 30 are preferably formed in the cylindrical wall of the protruding portion. It is also possible that the end face is closed and then formed with at least one further passage opening.
  • the body 24 is formed with a recess 32 in which the right end of the heat pipe 26 is exposed.
  • the right-side end of the body 24 forms, together with the opening of the heat pipe 26, an air inlet opening which is connected to an air inlet formed by the left-side end of the heat pipe 26 by means of an air passageway formed through the interior of the heat pipe 26.
  • the cigarette body 12 forms together with the mouthpiece 10, for example, a dummy whose appearance corresponds to that of a conventional filter cigarette.
  • the adapter 14 which is formed for example as a whole as a sheet metal part, according to Fig. 1 on the left side a sleeve 34 which has an insertion opening 36 for insertion of the according to Fig. 1 right end portion of the cigarette body 12 forms.
  • the adapter 14 is formed with an insert member 38, for example, two upwardly bent arms 40 (in Fig. 1 is only one visible), which are not closed to a complete sleeve, but are resiliently spreadable.
  • a bimetallic plate 42 is formed, which assumes the illustrated approximately axially parallel position at normal room temperature and bends upward when heated, so that it closes the sleeve 34.
  • a per se known lighter, as it is usable for a smoke-free cigarette according to the invention is in Fig. 2 sketched and designated 44 overall.
  • the lighter 44 has a body 46 in which fuel, such as LPG, is received.
  • a burner nozzle is arranged, which is supplied through air passages 50 air, so that after switching on the lighter by means of a handle 52, a sharp flame in the manner of the flame 54 from the projection 48 advances.
  • the mouthpiece 10 is coated on the inside of the recess 20 with a volatile stimulant 58, for example nicotine mixed with fragrances and / or flavorings.
  • a volatile stimulant 58 for example nicotine mixed with fragrances and / or flavorings.
  • the mouthpiece 10 is enclosed for example by a plastic film, so that the stimulant 58 can not evaporate.
  • the mouthpiece 10 is attached to the projecting portion 28 of the cigarette body 12, so that an assembly is formed, which has the appearance of a conventional cigarette (mouthpiece with cigarette body).
  • the deformation of the bimetal 42 on the heating of the heat pipe 26 and thus the heating of the stimulant 58 and held in the hand outside of the cigarette body 12 vote so that - with appropriate coordination of the thermal conductivity of the cigarette body - the outer surface only is slightly heated, although the stimulant 58 has safely reached its solution or evaporation temperature, for example, between 50 ° and 60 ° C.
  • the lighter With the handle 52, the lighter is then put into operation, whereby the flame 54 extends into the recess 32 and the left end portion of the heat pipe 26 is heated, so that the stimulant 58 evaporates or goes into the solution.
  • the bimetallic plate 42 With sufficient warming of the heat pipe 26, d. H. sufficient duration of the flame 54, the bimetallic plate 42 is heated and straightened so that a smoker, who already encloses the mouthpiece 10 with his lips, the lighter 44 can put out of operation and deduct.
  • the existing from the mouthpiece 10 and the cigarette body 12 cigarette is after removing the adapter 14 as a standard cigarette for the enjoyment available because the stimulant 58 of the heat pipe 26 as a result of its high heat capacity over a sufficiently long period on a for evaporation sufficient temperature is maintained.
  • the stimulant 58 of the heat pipe 26 as a result of its high heat capacity over a sufficiently long period on a for evaporation sufficient temperature is maintained.
  • this air flows through the heat pipe 26 and its through-hole 30 along the surface areas of the recess 20 coated or soaked with stimulant 58, so that the air absorbs the evaporated constituents and other volatiles of the stimulant 58 that can be enjoyed in the mouth or by inhalation.
  • the dimensions of the adapter 14 and the insertion lengths of the lighter in the adapter on the one hand and the cigarette in the adapter on the other hand are such that the tip of the Flame 54 concentric with the heat pipe 26 at a short distance from the according to Fig. 1 located on the right-hand end.
  • the insert member 38 is designed such that the air passages 50 remain substantially free.
  • the flame 54 is located substantially in the region between the sleeve 34 and the insert member 38.
  • the mouthpiece 10 does not necessarily contain filter material.
  • the recess 20 may be formed in the cigarette body 12, so that the mouthpiece is formed with a corresponding projection.
  • the body 24 and the heat pipe 26 may be integrally formed with each other by the shell is formed, for example, as a laminated body, which consists of a material of high thermal conductivity with the highest possible heat capacity and outside of a material with low thermal conductivity.
  • the body 24 may be multi-shelled with vacuum between the cups in the manner of a thermal container.
  • the heat pipe 26 may be formed solid as a heat conductor and heat storage with high heat capacity of a material with good thermal conductivity, according to Fig. 1 right end with the largest possible surface, for example by corrugation is formed.
  • An air duct is formed in this case, for example along the heat conductor at least by a groove in the "heat bar” and / or jacket and leads along ribs in the recess 20 and / or the projecting portion of the heat bar in the mouthpiece.
  • the adapter can also be designed differently, for example, be suitable for connection of the cigarette body 12 to a cigarette lighter of a motor vehicle.
  • the adapter then contains a heated component which comes into direct contact with the heat pipe 26 and is heated by inserting the adapter into the cigarette lighter until the heat pipe 26 or the recess 20 are sufficiently heated, for example to about 50 ° to 60 ° C.
  • Cigarette lighter Any other lighter may be used in place of the illustrated lighter, with long flame lighters being preferred.
  • a special on the Cigarette lighter according to the invention are offered, which burns with a predetermined flame and goes out after a predetermined period of time.
  • a stimulant liquids or powders can be used, which are introduced into the recess 20 and with which a part of the mouthpiece is coated or impregnated.
  • different stimulants can be used, for example nicotine enriched with flavorings and odors.
  • the stimulant can be contained in a separate stimulant body which is inserted as a tablet into the recess, but as a jacket lines the entire recess.
  • the stimulant carrier available as a separate component is porous or has through-holes and is arranged between the actual mouthpiece and the air outlet openings of the heat pipe.
  • the actual mouthpiece is reusable by it consists of a hygienic easy-to-clean material.
  • Fig. 3 shows a plan view of a box 60, in which the cigarette according to the invention can be stored in the manner of a conventional cigarette pack.
  • a compartment 62 the reusable, formed in different high quality cigarette body 12 can be stored.
  • a compartment 64 is provided for receiving an adapter.
  • Compartments 66 are provided for receiving the disposable, first preferably sealed, mouthpieces 10 for single use.
  • fourteen mouthpieces 10 can be accommodated in the box.
  • the mouthpieces 10 are purchased commercially or on machines and placed in the box 60.
  • the illustrated box 60 thus corresponds to a conventional box of fourteen conventional cigarettes.
  • the refilling of the box 60 which may be formed as a high quality box with a lid, not shown, is relatively inexpensive, since only the mouthpieces 10 must be renewed.
  • the mouthpiece 10 may be designed to be reusable.
  • the recess 20 is then repeatedly coated with semi-luxury agent, which is advantageously composed so that it is used up completely residue-free.

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A Cigarette body for a smoke-free cigarette, the cigarette body (12) of which has a cylindrical body with an air inlet at one end and an air outlet at the other end, an air channel linking the air inlet with the air outlet and a heating device (26) to warm the air passing through the channel, with the end designed with an air outlet attachable to the end of a cylindrical mouthpiece (10) containing a deposit for a pleasure-giving stimulant (58) and designed with a suction opening (18), so that following the application of negative pressure to the suction opening, the pleasure-giving stimulant is evaporated by the warmed air flowing through the channel and exits together with the air via the suction opening, with this characterized by the fact that the surface of the body (24) facing radially outwards contains thermal material which insulates it from the inside and encloses a structuring heat conductor (26) made from thermally conducting material, which is accessible through the air inlet and for which the end facing away from the air inlet is directly attached to the pleasure-giving stimulant deposit (38).

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine rauchfreie Zigarette gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a smoke-free cigarette according to the preamble of claim 1.

In der DE 103 21 379 A1 , von der im Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 ausgegangen wird, ist eine rauchfreie Zigarette beschrieben, deren wiederverwendbarer Zigarettenkörper mit einer Thermo-Kunststoff-Ummantelung mit aufgedampfter, wärmerückstrahlender Beschichtung und einer Heizquelle ausgebildet ist, die so in die Ummantelung eingebracht ist, dass Luftströmungskanäle entstehen. Ein nicht wiederverwendbares Mundstück enthält ein Nikotin-Aroma-Depot und einen Filter. Durch die Heizquelle freigesetzte Wärme erwärmt die von einem Konsumenten durch die Luftströmungskanäle angesaugte Luft, die das Nikotin-Aroma-Depot erwärmt und auf diese Weise das im Depot befindliche Nikotin und Aromastoffe freisetzt, die nach Passieren des Filters vom Konsumenten bzw. Raucher aufgenommen werden. Infolge der rauchfreien Nikotinzuführung ist auf diese Weise ein intensiver Nikotingenuss ohne Rückstände an Verbrennungsprodukten und ohne die Umgebung zu belästigen möglich.In the DE 103 21 379 A1 , is based on the preamble of claim 1, a smoke-free cigarette is described, the reusable cigarette body is formed with a thermo-plastic jacket with vapor-deposited, heat-reflecting coating and a heating source, which is introduced into the jacket so that air flow channels arise. A non-reusable mouthpiece contains a nicotine aroma depot and a filter. Heat released by the heat source heats the air aspirated by a consumer through the air flow channels, which heats the nicotine aroma depot, thus releasing the depot's nicotine and flavorants that are taken up by the consumer or smoker after passing the filter. As a result of the smokeless nicotine supply is in this way an intense nicotine consumption without residues of combustion products and without harassing the environment.

In der DE 297 13 866 U1 ist ein elektrischer Heizluftadapter für Zigaretten beschrieben, der rauchfreies Genießen einer Zigarette erlaubt, indem eine Zigarette in den hülsenförmigen Adapter gesteckt wird, der eine Wärmekammer und ein Heizelement enthält. Von einem Raucher angesaugte Zugluft wird in der Wärmekammer und dem Heizelement erhitzt und gelangt in die Zigarette, um dort, ohne dass der Tabak brennt, die Aromastoffe aus dem Tabak freizusetzen.In the DE 297 13 866 U1 For example, there is described an electric hot air adapter for cigarettes which allows smoking-free enjoyment of a cigarette by inserting a cigarette into the sleeve-shaped adapter containing a heating chamber and a heating element. Draft inhaled by a smoker is heated in the heating chamber and heating element and enters the cigarette to release the flavor from the tobacco without burning the tobacco.

In der DE 199 35 706 A1 ist eine rauchfreie Zigarette beschrieben, deren Zigarettenkörper einen batteriegeheizten Glühfaden enthält, der von einem Raucher angesaugte Luft erwärmt. Die angesaugte Luft durchströmt einen austauschbaren Nikotinfilter, dessen Nikotin von der erwärmten Luft gelöst wird, so dass es vom Konsumenten inhaliert werden kann.In the DE 199 35 706 A1 is a smoke-free cigarette described, the cigarette body contains a battery-heated filament that heats air sucked by a smoker. The aspirated air flows through a replaceable nicotine filter, the nicotine is released from the heated air, so that it can be inhaled by the consumer.

In der DE 40 06 887 A1 ist eine rauchfreie Zigarette beschrieben, in deren Körper als Heizquelle eine Kapsel enthalten ist, in der eine wärmeerzeugende Reaktion auslösbar ist. Durch die Wärme kann ein Aerosol freigesetzt werden, das durch ein Filtermundstück hindurch inhalierbar ist.In the DE 40 06 887 A1 is a smoke-free cigarette described in the body as a heat source, a capsule is contained, in which a heat-generating reaction is triggered. By the heat can be released into an aerosol that can be inhaled through a filter mouthpiece.

Aus der DD 298 347 A5 ist eine ohne Verbrennung arbeitende Zigarette bekannt, die Tabak und eine vom Tabak physisch getrennte, nicht auf Verbrennung basierende Wärmequelle zum Erhitzen des Tabaks enthält.From the DD 298 347 A5 For example, a non-combustible cigarette is known which contains tobacco and a non-combustion-based heat source physically separated from the tobacco to heat the tobacco.

Die EP 0 503 767 A beschreibt eine rauchfreie Zigarette mit einem Mundstück und einem Zigarettenkörper. Der Zigarettenkörper enthält eine Batterie, mit der in einem Endbereich des Zigarettenkörpers vorgesehen Heizelemente aufheizbar sind, die bei in den Zigarettenkörper eingestecktem Mundstück einen Bereich des Mundstückumfangs seitlich aufheizen, der mit verdampfbarem Genussmittel versehen ist.The EP 0 503 767 A describes a smokeless cigarette with a mouthpiece and a cigarette body. The cigarette body contains a battery with which heating elements, which are provided in an end region of the cigarette body, can be heated, which laterally heat a region of the mouthpiece circumference when the mouthpiece is inserted into the cigarette body, which is provided with vaporizable stimulant.

Die US 5,878,752 A beschreibt einen Zigarettenkörper mit einer eigenen, elektrischen Heizeinrichtung, wobei der Zigarettenkörper mit einer Aufnahmeöffnung versehen ist, in die ein Mundstück einsetzbar ist.The US 5,878,752 A describes a cigarette body with its own, electrical heating device, wherein the cigarette body is provided with a receiving opening into which a mouthpiece can be inserted.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrund, eine kostengünstige und bequem handhabbare Möglichkeit zu schaffen, mit der Raucher nicht auf den intensiven Genuss des Nikotins oder eines Genussmittels mit einem Aroma, das beispielsweise dem herkömmlicher Zigaretten ähnlich ist, verzichten müssen und die Umwelt durch die Raucher nicht beeinträchtigt wird.The invention has for its object to provide a cost-effective and easy to handle way, with the smoker not on the intense enjoyment of nicotine or a stimulant with a flavor that is similar, for example, the conventional cigarettes, and do not have the environment by the smoker is impaired.

Diese Aufgabe wird mit einem Zigarettenkörper gemäß dem Anspruch 1 gelöst.This object is achieved with a cigarette body according to claim 1.

Der erfindungsgemäße, wieder verwendbare Zigarettenkörper, der keine eigene Wärmequelle enthält, ist kostengünstig und ermöglicht durch Erwärmung des Wärmerohrs eine rasche Erwärmung des Genussmittels von ausreichender Dauer.The inventive, reusable cigarette body that does not contain its own heat source is inexpensive and allows heating of the heat pipe rapid heating of the stimulant of sufficient duration.

Die Unteransprüche 2 bis 5 sind auf vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen des erfindungsgemäßen Zigarettenkörpers gerichtet.The dependent claims 2 to 5 are directed to advantageous developments of the cigarette body according to the invention.

Der Anspruch 6 kennzeichnet die erfindungsgemäße Zigarette insgesamt, die mit den Merkmalen der Ansprüche 7 bis 10 in vorteilhafter Weise weitergebildet wird.The claim 6 characterizes the cigarette according to the invention as a whole, which is further developed with the features of claims 7 to 10 in an advantageous manner.

Die Ansprüche 11 bis 13 kennzeichnen eine Baugruppe mit einem Adapater, mit dem eine erfindungsgemäße Zigarette an eine Wärmequelle anschließbar ist.The claims 11 to 13 characterize an assembly with an adapter, with which a cigarette according to the invention can be connected to a heat source.

Bei Ausbilden der Baugruppe gemäß dem Anspruch 12 kann eine erfindungsgemäße, rauchfreie Zigarette in ähnlicher Weise gehandhabt werden wie eine konventionelle Zigarette. Insbesondere das "Anzünden" der Zigarette mit einem Feuerzeug ist eine psychologische Komponente, die der gewohnten Handhabung einer herkömmlichen, tatsächlich in den Zustand eines Glimmbrandes versetzten Zigarette gleicht.In forming the assembly according to claim 12, a smoke-free cigarette according to the invention can be handled in a manner similar to a conventional cigarette. Especially The "lighting" of the cigarette with a lighter is a psychological component that resembles the usual handling of a conventional cigarette that is actually in the state of a smoldering fire.

Mit der Erfindung wird eine Möglichkeit geschaffen, die subjektiven Genusskomponenten des konventionellen Zigarettenrauchens beizubehalten und insbesondere die mit dem herkömmlichen Rauchen verbunden Belästigungen der Umwelt zu vermeiden. Die erfindungsgemäße Zigarette kann "angezündet" bzw. in Betrieb gesetzt werden, wie eine konventionelle Zigarette, indem sie mit einem Feuerzeug in Betrieb gesetzt wird. Die durch das Feuerzeug erzeugte Hitze bewirkt eine Verdampfung bzw. Lösung des im Genussmitteldepot abgelegten Genussmittels, beispielsweise Nikotin mit Aromastoffen, welches Genussmittel rasch genussbereit ist und intensiv genossen werden kann. Bei diesem Genuss fehlen die schädlichen Stoffe herkömmlichen Rauchens, wie Teer und Verbrennungsprodukte. Da kein Rauch in die Umgebung abgegeben wird, kommt es zu keinem Passivrauchen der in der Umgebung befindlichen Personen. Wenn die erfindungsgemäße rauchfreie Zigarette bei längerem Gebrauch abkühlt, ohne dass das Genussmittel aufgebraucht ist, kann sie in einfacher Weise durch erneutes "Anzünden" mit dem Feuerzeug rasch wieder in Betrieb gesetzt werden, so dass das Genussmittel aufgebraucht werden kann.With the invention, a possibility is created to maintain the subjective pleasure components of conventional cigarette smoking and in particular to avoid the pollution of the environment associated with conventional smoking. The cigarette according to the invention can be "lit" or put into operation, like a conventional cigarette, by putting it into operation with a lighter. The heat generated by the lighter causes evaporation or dissolution of the luxury foodstuff deposited in the luxury food depot, for example nicotine with aromatic substances, which enjoyment is quickly enjoyable and can be enjoyed intensively. This enjoyment lacks the harmful substances of conventional smoking, such as tar and combustion products. Since no smoke is released into the environment, there is no passive smoking of the people in the area. If the smoke-free cigarette according to the invention cools with prolonged use without the stimulant being used up, it can be put back into operation in a simple manner by renewed "lighting" with the lighter so that the stimulant can be used up.

Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand schematischer Zeichnungen beispielsweise und mit weiteren Einzelheiten erläutert.The invention is explained below with reference to schematic drawings, for example, and with further details.

In den Figuren stellen dar:

Fig. 1
in auseinandergezogener Darstellung Querschnitte durch ein Mundstück, einen Zigarettenkörper und einen Adapter,
Fig. 2
eine Seitenansicht eines Feuerzeugs, und
Fig. 3
eine Aufsicht auf eine geöffnete Schachtel.
In the figures represent:
Fig. 1
in an exploded view cross sections through a mouthpiece, a cigarette body and an adapter,
Fig. 2
a side view of a lighter, and
Fig. 3
a view of an opened box.

Fig. 1 zeigt nebeneinander angeordnet Querschnitte durch ein Mundstück 10, einen Zigarettenkörper 12 und einen Adapter 14. Fig. 1 shows side by side arranged cross sections through a mouthpiece 10, a cigarette body 12 and an adapter 14th

Das insgesamt zylindrische Mundstück 10 besteht aus an sich bekanntem Filtermaterial, wie es beispielsweise für die Filtermundstücke konventioneller Zigaretten verwendet wird. Eine Stirnseite des Mundstücks 10 ist als Ansaugöffnung 18 ausgebildet. Die von der Ansaugöffnung 18 abgewandte Stirnseite des Mundstücks 10 ist mit einer hohlzylindrischen Aussparung 20 ausgebildet. Die Oberfläche 22 des Mundstücks 10 ist mit Ausnahme der Oberfläche der Aussparung sowie der gemäß Fig. 1 linken Stirnseite geschlossenporig ausgebildet.The overall cylindrical mouthpiece 10 consists of known per se filter material, as used for example for the filter mouthpieces of conventional cigarettes. An end face of the mouthpiece 10 is designed as a suction opening 18. The side facing away from the suction port 18 end face of the mouthpiece 10 is formed with a hollow cylindrical recess 20. The surface 22 of the mouthpiece 10 is with the exception of the surface of the recess and the according to Fig. 1 closed front side formed pores.

Der Zigarettenkörper 12 weist einen zylindrischen Mantel bzw. Körper 24 aus thermisch isolierendem Material, beispielsweise einem Keramikwerkstoff auf, der ein Wärmerohr 26 aus thermisch gut leitendem Material, beispielsweise Kupfer, enthält. Das gemäß Fig. 1 linke Ende des Wärmerohrs 26 steht aus dem Körper 24 vor, wobei die Außenkontur des vorstehenden Bereiches 28 etwa der Kontur der Aussparung 20 entspricht. Die Stirnseite des vorstehenden Bereichs 28 ist offen und in der zylindrischen Wandung des vorstehenden Bereiches sind vorzugsweise Durchgangsöffnungen 30 ausgebildet. Es ist auch möglich, dass die Stirnseite verschlossen und dann mit wenigstens einer weiteren Durchgangsöffnung ausgebildet ist.The cigarette body 12 has a cylindrical shell or body 24 made of thermally insulating material, for example a ceramic material, which contains a heat pipe 26 of thermally highly conductive material, such as copper. The according to Fig. 1 left end of the heat pipe 26 protrudes from the body 24, wherein the outer contour of the protruding portion 28 corresponds approximately to the contour of the recess 20. The end face of the protruding portion 28 is open, and through holes 30 are preferably formed in the cylindrical wall of the protruding portion. It is also possible that the end face is closed and then formed with at least one further passage opening.

An seinem rechtsseitigen Ende ist der Körper 24 mit einer Aussparung 32 ausgebildet, in der das rechte Ende des Wärmerohrs 26 frei liegt.At its right-hand end, the body 24 is formed with a recess 32 in which the right end of the heat pipe 26 is exposed.

Das rechtsseitige Ende des Körpers 24 bildet zusammen mit der Öffnung des Wärmerohrs 26 eine Lufteintrittsöffnung, die auf einer durch das linksseitige Ende des Wärmerohrs 26 gebildeten Lufteintrittsöffnung mittels eines durch das Innere des Wärmerohrs 26 gebildeten Luftdurchlasskanals verbunden ist.The right-side end of the body 24 forms, together with the opening of the heat pipe 26, an air inlet opening which is connected to an air inlet formed by the left-side end of the heat pipe 26 by means of an air passageway formed through the interior of the heat pipe 26.

Der Zigarettenkörper 12 bildet zusammen mit dem Mundstück 10 beispielsweise eine Attrappe, deren Aussehen dem einer konventionellen Filterzigarette entspricht.The cigarette body 12 forms together with the mouthpiece 10, for example, a dummy whose appearance corresponds to that of a conventional filter cigarette.

Der Adapter 14, der beispielsweise insgesamt als Blechteil ausgebildet ist, weist gemäß Fig. 1 linksseitig eine Hülse 34 auf, die eine Einschuböffnung 36 zum Einschieben des gemäß Fig. 1 rechten Endbereiches des Zigarettenkörpers 12 bildet. Im Abstand von der Hülse 34 ist der Adapter 14 mit einem Einsatzbauteil 38 ausgebildet, das beispielsweise zwei aufwärts gebogene Arme 40 (in Fig. 1 ist nur einer sichtbar) aufweist, die nicht zu einer vollständigen Hülse geschlossen sind, sondern federnd aufspreizbar sind.The adapter 14, which is formed for example as a whole as a sheet metal part, according to Fig. 1 on the left side a sleeve 34 which has an insertion opening 36 for insertion of the according to Fig. 1 right end portion of the cigarette body 12 forms. At a distance from the sleeve 34, the adapter 14 is formed with an insert member 38, for example, two upwardly bent arms 40 (in Fig. 1 is only one visible), which are not closed to a complete sleeve, but are resiliently spreadable.

Zwischen der Hülse 34 und dem Einsatzbauteil 38 ist ein Bimetallblech 42 ausgebildet, das bei normaler Zimmertemperatur die dargestellte etwa achsparallele Position einnimmt und bei Erwärmung sich aufwärts biegt, so dass es die Hülse 34 verschließt.Between the sleeve 34 and the insert member 38, a bimetallic plate 42 is formed, which assumes the illustrated approximately axially parallel position at normal room temperature and bends upward when heated, so that it closes the sleeve 34.

Ein an sich bekanntes Feuerzeug, wie es für eine erfindungsgemäße rauchfreie Zigarette verwendbar ist, ist in Fig. 2 skizziert und insgesamt mit 44 bezeichnet. Das Feuerzeug 44 weist einen Körper 46 auf, in dem Brennstoff, beispielsweise Flüssiggas, aufgenommen ist. In einem Ansatz 48 des Körpers 46 ist eine Brennerdüse angeordnet, der durch Luftdurchlässe 50 Luft zugeführt wird, so dass nach Anschalten des Feuerzeugs mittels einer Handhabe 52 eine spitze Flamme in Art der Flamme 54 aus dem Ansatz 48 vorschießt. Die Funktion der beschriebenen Bauteile ist folgende:A per se known lighter, as it is usable for a smoke-free cigarette according to the invention is in Fig. 2 sketched and designated 44 overall. The lighter 44 has a body 46 in which fuel, such as LPG, is received. In a projection 48 of the body 46, a burner nozzle is arranged, which is supplied through air passages 50 air, so that after switching on the lighter by means of a handle 52, a sharp flame in the manner of the flame 54 from the projection 48 advances. The function of the components described is the following:

Das Mundstück 10 wird auf der Innenseite der Aussparung 20 mit einem flüchtigen Genussmittel 58, beispielsweise mit Duft- und/oder Geschmacksstoffen versetztem Nikotin, beschichtet. Im Anlieferzustand ist das Mundstück 10 beispielsweise von einer Kunststofffolie umschlossen, so dass das Genussmittel 58 nicht abdampfen kann. Nach Entfernen der Kunststofffolie wird das Mundstück 10 auf den vorspringenden Bereich 28 des Zigarettenkörpers 12 aufgesteckt, so dass eine Baugruppe entsteht, die das Aussehen einer herkömmlichen Zigarette (Mundstück mit Zigarettenkörper) hat.The mouthpiece 10 is coated on the inside of the recess 20 with a volatile stimulant 58, for example nicotine mixed with fragrances and / or flavorings. In the delivery state, the mouthpiece 10 is enclosed for example by a plastic film, so that the stimulant 58 can not evaporate. After removal of the plastic film, the mouthpiece 10 is attached to the projecting portion 28 of the cigarette body 12, so that an assembly is formed, which has the appearance of a conventional cigarette (mouthpiece with cigarette body).

Zum "Anzünden" wird das gemäß Fig. 1 rechte Ende des Zigarettenkörpers 12 in die Einschuböffnung 36 des Adapters 14 eingeschoben. Anschließend wird der Adapter 14 mit seinem Einsatzbauteil 38 auf den Ansatz 48 des Feuerzeugs 44 aufgeschoben. Es versteht sich, dass der Adapter 14 zunächst auch auf das Feuerzeug 44 aufgeschoben werden kann und die Zigarette anschließend in die Einschuböffnung 36 eingeschoben wird. Die gegenseitigen Einschubbewegungen des Zigarettenkörpers 12 in die Hülse 34 sowie des Ansatzes 48 des Feuerzeugs in das Einsatzbauteil 38 sind vorteilhafterweise durch am Adapter 14 ausgebildete Anschläge begrenzt, so dass die geometrische Zuordnung von Feuerzeug zu Zigarettenkörper 12 und damit der Flamme 54 zum Wärmerohr 26 wohl definiert ist, wenn die Flamme 54 eine vorbestimmte Form hat. Auf diese Weise lässt sich die Verformung des Bimetallblechs 42 auf die Erwärmung des Wärmerohrs 26 und damit auch der Erwärmung des Genussmittels 58 und der in der Hand gehaltenen Außenseite des Zigarettenkörpers 12 abstimmen, so dass - bei entsprechender Abstimmung der Wärmeleitfähigkeit des Zigarettenkörpers - dessen Außenfläche nur leicht erwärmt wird, obwohl das Genussmittel 58 sicher seine Lösungs- bzw. Verdampfungstemperatur von beispielsweise zwischen 50° und 60° C erreicht hat.To "ignite" this is in accordance with Fig. 1 right end of the cigarette body 12 is inserted into the insertion opening 36 of the adapter 14. Subsequently, the adapter 14 is pushed with its insert member 38 on the lug 48 of the lighter 44. It is understood that the adapter 14 can first be pushed onto the lighter 44 and the cigarette then inserted into the insertion opening 36. The mutual insertion movements of the cigarette body 12 into the sleeve 34 and the lug 48 of the lighter in the insert member 38 are advantageously limited by stops formed on the adapter 14 so that the geometric assignment of lighter to cigarette body 12 and thus the flame 54 to the heat pipe 26 well defined is when the flame 54 has a predetermined shape. In this way, the deformation of the bimetal 42 on the heating of the heat pipe 26 and thus the heating of the stimulant 58 and held in the hand outside of the cigarette body 12 vote so that - with appropriate coordination of the thermal conductivity of the cigarette body - the outer surface only is slightly heated, although the stimulant 58 has safely reached its solution or evaporation temperature, for example, between 50 ° and 60 ° C.

Mit der Handhabe 52 wird das Feuerzeug dann in Betrieb gesetzt, wodurch die Flamme 54 in die Aussparung 32 hinein reicht und der linke Endbereich des Wärmerohrs 26 erwärmt wird, so dass das Genussmittel 58 verdampft bzw. in die Lösung geht. Bei genügender Erwärmung des Wärmerohrs 26, d. h. ausreichender Dauer der Flamme 54, wird das Bimetallblech 42 erwärmt und richtet sich auf, so dass ein Raucher bzw. eine Raucherin, die das Mundstück 10 bereits mit den Lippen umschließt, das Feuerzeug 44 außer Betrieb setzen und abziehen kann.With the handle 52, the lighter is then put into operation, whereby the flame 54 extends into the recess 32 and the left end portion of the heat pipe 26 is heated, so that the stimulant 58 evaporates or goes into the solution. With sufficient warming of the heat pipe 26, d. H. sufficient duration of the flame 54, the bimetallic plate 42 is heated and straightened so that a smoker, who already encloses the mouthpiece 10 with his lips, the lighter 44 can put out of operation and deduct.

Die aus dem Mundstück 10 und dem Zigarettenkörper 12 bestehende Zigarette steht nach dem Abziehen des Adapters 14 wie eine übliche Zigarette für den Genuss zur Verfügung, da das Genussmittel 58 von dem Wärmerohr 26 in Folge dessen hoher Wärmekapazität über einen ausreichend langen Zeitraum auf einer zur Verdampfung ausreichenden Temperatur gehalten wird. Beim Einsaugen von Luft durch die Ansaugöffnung 18 hindurch strömt diese Luft durch das Wärmerohr 26 hindurch und dessen Durchgangsöffnung 30 längs der mit Genussmittel 58 beschichteten bzw. getränkten Oberflächenbereiche der Aussparung 20, so dass die Luft die verdampften Bestandteile und sonstigen flüchtigen Bestandteile des Genussmittels 58 aufnimmt, die im Mund oder durch Inhalation genossen werden können.The existing from the mouthpiece 10 and the cigarette body 12 cigarette is after removing the adapter 14 as a standard cigarette for the enjoyment available because the stimulant 58 of the heat pipe 26 as a result of its high heat capacity over a sufficiently long period on a for evaporation sufficient temperature is maintained. When air is drawn in through the suction opening 18, this air flows through the heat pipe 26 and its through-hole 30 along the surface areas of the recess 20 coated or soaked with stimulant 58, so that the air absorbs the evaporated constituents and other volatiles of the stimulant 58 that can be enjoyed in the mouth or by inhalation.

Die Dimensionierungen des Adapters 14 und der Einschublängen des Feuerzeugs in den Adapter einerseits und der Zigarette in den Adapter andererseits sind derart, dass die Spitze der Flamme 54 sich konzentrisch zum Wärmerohr 26 in kurzem Abstand von dessen gemäß Fig. 1 rechtsseitigem Ende befindet. Damit die Luftversorgung der Flamme durch den Adapter nicht gestört wird, ist das Einsatzbauteil 38 derart gestaltet, dass die Luftdurchlässe 50 im Wesentlichen frei bleiben. Die Flamme 54 befindet sich im Wesentlichen in dem Bereich zwischen der Hülse 34 und dem Einsatzbauteil 38.The dimensions of the adapter 14 and the insertion lengths of the lighter in the adapter on the one hand and the cigarette in the adapter on the other hand are such that the tip of the Flame 54 concentric with the heat pipe 26 at a short distance from the according to Fig. 1 located on the right-hand end. Thus, the air supply of the flame is not disturbed by the adapter, the insert member 38 is designed such that the air passages 50 remain substantially free. The flame 54 is located substantially in the region between the sleeve 34 and the insert member 38.

Die Erfindung kann in vielfältiger Weise abgeändert werden. Beispielsweise muss das Mundstück 10 nicht zwingend Filtermaterial enthalten. Die Aussparung 20 kann im Zigarettenkörper 12 ausgebildet sein, so dass das Mundstück mit einem entsprechenden Vorsprung ausgebildet wird. Der Körper 24 und das Wärmerohr 26 können einteilig miteinander ausgebildet werden, indem der Mantel beispielsweise als Schichtkörper ausgebildet ist, der innen aus einem Material hoher Wärmeleitfähigkeit mit möglichst hoher Wärmekapazität besteht und außen aus einem Material mit geringer Wärmeleitfähigkeit besteht. Alternativ kann der Körper 24 in Art eines Thermobehälters mehrschalig mit Vakuum zwischen den Schalen ausgebildet sein.The invention can be modified in many ways. For example, the mouthpiece 10 does not necessarily contain filter material. The recess 20 may be formed in the cigarette body 12, so that the mouthpiece is formed with a corresponding projection. The body 24 and the heat pipe 26 may be integrally formed with each other by the shell is formed, for example, as a laminated body, which consists of a material of high thermal conductivity with the highest possible heat capacity and outside of a material with low thermal conductivity. Alternatively, the body 24 may be multi-shelled with vacuum between the cups in the manner of a thermal container.

Das Wärmerohr 26 kann massiv als Wärmeleiter und Wärmespeicher mit hoher Wärmekapazität aus einem Material mit gutem Wärmeleitvermögen ausgebildet sein, wobei das gemäß Fig. 1 rechte Ende mit möglichst großer Oberfläche, beispielsweise durch Riffelung, ausgebildet ist. Ein Luftkanal ist in diesem Fall beispielsweise längs des Wärmeleiters wenigstens durch eine Nut im "Wärmestab" und/oder Mantel gebildet und führt längs Rippen in der Aussparung 20 und/oder dem vorstehenden Bereich des Wärmestabs in das Mundstück.The heat pipe 26 may be formed solid as a heat conductor and heat storage with high heat capacity of a material with good thermal conductivity, according to Fig. 1 right end with the largest possible surface, for example by corrugation is formed. An air duct is formed in this case, for example along the heat conductor at least by a groove in the "heat bar" and / or jacket and leads along ribs in the recess 20 and / or the projecting portion of the heat bar in the mouthpiece.

Der Adapter kann auch anders aufgebaut sein, beispielsweise zum Anschluss des Zigarettenkörpers 12 an einen Zigarettenanzünder eines Kraftfahrzeugs geeignet sein. Der Adapter enthält dann ein beheiztes Bauteil, das in unmittelbare Berührung mit dem Wärmerohr 26 gelangt und durch Einschieben des Adapters in den Zigarettenanzünder solange aufgeheizt wird, bis das Wärmerohr 26 bzw. die Aussparung 20 genügend weit aufgeheizt sind, beispielsweise auf etwa 50° bis 60° C.The adapter can also be designed differently, for example, be suitable for connection of the cigarette body 12 to a cigarette lighter of a motor vehicle. The adapter then contains a heated component which comes into direct contact with the heat pipe 26 and is heated by inserting the adapter into the cigarette lighter until the heat pipe 26 or the recess 20 are sufficiently heated, for example to about 50 ° to 60 ° C.

Anstelle des geschilderten Feuerzeugs kann jedwelches andere Feuerzeug verwendet werden, wobei Feuerzeuge mit langer Flamme bevorzugt sind. Als Zubehör kann ein speziell auf die erfindungsgemäße Zigarette abgestimmtes Feuerzeug angeboten werden, das mit vorbestimmter Flamme brennt und nach vorbestimmter Zeitdauer erlischt.Any other lighter may be used in place of the illustrated lighter, with long flame lighters being preferred. As an accessory, a special on the Cigarette lighter according to the invention are offered, which burns with a predetermined flame and goes out after a predetermined period of time.

Als Genussmittel können Flüssigkeiten oder Pulver verwendet werden, die in die Aussparung 20 eingebracht werden bzw. mit denen ein Teil des Mundstücks beschichtet oder getränkt wird. Je nach Geschmack der Konsumenten können unterschiedliche Genussmittel verwendet werden, beispielsweise mit Geschmacks- und Geruchsstoffen angereichertes Nikotin usw. Alternativ kann das Genussmittel in einem eigenen Genussmittelkörper enthalten sein, der als Tablette in die Aussparung eingesetzt wird, aber als Mantel die gesamte Aussparung auskleidet. Es versteht sich, dass der als getrenntes Bauteil verfügbare Genussmittelträger porös oder mit Durchgangslöchern ausgebildet ist und zwischen dem eigentlichen Mundstück und den Luftaustrittsöffnungen des Wärmerohrs angeordnet ist. Insbesondere bei Einsatz solcher Genussmittelträger ist das eigentliche Mundstück wiederverwendbar, indem es aus einem hygienisch leicht zu reinigenden Material besteht.As a stimulant liquids or powders can be used, which are introduced into the recess 20 and with which a part of the mouthpiece is coated or impregnated. Depending on the tastes of the consumers, different stimulants can be used, for example nicotine enriched with flavorings and odors. Alternatively, the stimulant can be contained in a separate stimulant body which is inserted as a tablet into the recess, but as a jacket lines the entire recess. It is understood that the stimulant carrier available as a separate component is porous or has through-holes and is arranged between the actual mouthpiece and the air outlet openings of the heat pipe. In particular, when using such stimulants the actual mouthpiece is reusable by it consists of a hygienic easy-to-clean material.

Fig. 3 zeigt eine Aufsicht auf eine Schachtel 60, in der die erfindungsgemäße Zigarette in Art einer konventionellen Zigarettenpackung aufbewahrt werden kann. In einem Fach 62 kann der wiederverwendbare, in unterschiedlicher Hochwertigkeit ausgebildete Zigarettenkörper 12 aufbewahrt werden. Ein Fach 64 ist zur Aufnahme eines Adapters vorgesehen. Fächer 66 sind zur Aufnahme der zum einmaligen Gebrauch vorgesehenen, zunächst vorzugsweise versiegelten Mundstücke 10 vorgesehen. Im dargestellten Beispiel können in der Schachtel vierzehn Mundstücke 10 untergebracht werden. Die Mundstücke 10 werden im Handel oder an Automaten erworben und in die Schachtel 60 eingebracht. Die dargestellte Schachtel 60 entspricht somit einer herkömmlichen Schachtel mit vierzehn herkömmlichen Zigaretten. Die Wiederbefüllung der Schachtel 60, die als hochwertige Schachtel mit einem nicht dargestellten Deckel ausgebildet sein kann, ist verhältnismäßig preiswert, da nur die Mundstücke 10 erneuert werden müssen. Fig. 3 shows a plan view of a box 60, in which the cigarette according to the invention can be stored in the manner of a conventional cigarette pack. In a compartment 62, the reusable, formed in different high quality cigarette body 12 can be stored. A compartment 64 is provided for receiving an adapter. Compartments 66 are provided for receiving the disposable, first preferably sealed, mouthpieces 10 for single use. In the example shown fourteen mouthpieces 10 can be accommodated in the box. The mouthpieces 10 are purchased commercially or on machines and placed in the box 60. The illustrated box 60 thus corresponds to a conventional box of fourteen conventional cigarettes. The refilling of the box 60, which may be formed as a high quality box with a lid, not shown, is relatively inexpensive, since only the mouthpieces 10 must be renewed.

In einer abgeänderten Ausführungsform kann das Mundstück 10 wiederverwendbar konzipiert sein. Die Aussparung 20 wird dann wiederholt mit Genussmittel beschichtet, das vorteilhaft derart zusammengesetzt ist, dass es völlig rückstandsfrei aufgebraucht wird.In a modified embodiment, the mouthpiece 10 may be designed to be reusable. The recess 20 is then repeatedly coated with semi-luxury agent, which is advantageously composed so that it is used up completely residue-free.

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Zigarettenkörpercigarette body
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Adapteradapter
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Filtermaterialfilter material
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Ansaugöffnungsuction
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Aussparungrecess
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Oberflächesurface
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Körperbody
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Wärmerohrheat pipe
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BereichArea
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DurchgangsöffnungenThrough openings
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Aussparungrecess
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Hülseshell
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Einschuböffnunginsertion opening
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Einsatzbauteilapplication component
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Armpoor
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Bimetallblechbimetallic
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Feuerzeuglighter
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Körperbody
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Ansatzapproach
5050
LuftdurchlassAir passage
5252
Handhabehandle
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Flammeflame
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Claims (13)

  1. A cigarette body for a smokeless cigarette, said cigarette body (12) comprising a cylindrical body (24) having an air inlet opening on its one face side and an air outlet opening on its other face side, an air passage connecting the air inlet opening with the air outlet opening, and a heating device (26) for heating the air flowing through the air passage, and being attachable to a face side of a cylindrical mouth piece (10) with its face side that is formed with the air outlet opening, said mouth piece comprising a storage for a stimulant (58) and being formed with a suction opening (18), so that the stimulant vaporizes due to heated air flowing through the air passage as a result of negative pressure that is applied to a suction opening of the mouth piece, and leaves the suction opening together with the air,
    characterized in that the body (24) comprises a heat conductor (26) that is made of a thermally well-conductive material and axially crosses said body, said heat conductor being accessible via the air inlet opening at one axial end of the body, and being in heat-transmitting contact with the stimulant (58) at the other axial end of the body, wherein the body is configured such that its radially outward directed surface is thermally insulated from the head conductor (26).
  2. The cigarette body according to claim 1, characterized in that the body (24) comprises thermally insulating material.
  3. The cigarette body according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the heat conductor is formed as a heat pipe (26), the inside of said heat pipe forming the air passage.
  4. The cigarette body according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a heat pipe (26) end portion (28), which comprises the air outlet opening, protrudes from the body (12) and can be inserted into a recess (20) of the mouth piece (10), which recess comprises the storage for the stimulant (58).
  5. The cigarette body according to claim 4, characterized in that the end of the heat pipe (26), which end protrudes from the body (12), has openings (30) formed on its surface area.
  6. A cigarette comprising a mouth piece (10) and a cigarette body (12) according to one of claims 1 to 5.
  7. The cigarette according to claim 6, characterized in that the mouth piece (10) comprises filter material (16), in which filter material condensing smoke of the stimulant, as well as particles contained in the smoke, deposit.
  8. The cigarette according to claim 7, characterized in that a face side of the mouth piece (10), which face side faces away from an outlet opening (18), is formed with a recess (20) for inserting an end portion of the heat pipe (26).
  9. The cigarette according to claim 8, characterized in that at least part of the inner wall of the recess is provided with a stimulant (58).
  10. The cigarette according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the stimulant is contained in a stimulant carrier arranged between the heat pipe (26) and the mouth piece (10).
  11. An assembly comprising a cigarette (10, 12) according to one of claims 6 to 10 and an adapter for connecting the face side of a cigarette body according to one of claims 1 to 5 of the cigarette, which face side is formed with an air inlet opening, to a heat source (44), characterized in an insertion opening (36) for inserting the end portion of the cigarette body (12), which end portion is formed with the air inlet opening, and an insertion component (38) for connecting the adapter (14) to the heat source (44) such that the heat conductor (26) can be heated by the heat source (44).
  12. The assembly according to claim 11, characterized in that the insertion component (38) is adapted to be connected to a lighter (44) so that a flame heated by the lighter can heat an end portion of the heat conductor (26), which end portion faces said flame.
  13. The assembly according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in a switching device (42) that terminates the heat supply to the heat conductor (26) after a predetermined heating treatment.
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