Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
  • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
  • A24F19/00—Ash-trays
  • A24F19/10—Ash-trays combined with other articles
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
  • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
  • A24F13/00—Appliances for smoking cigars or cigarettes
  • A24F13/18—Extinguishers for cigars or cigarettes
• • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
  • F23—COMBUSTION APPARATUS; COMBUSTION PROCESSES
  • F23Q—IGNITION; EXTINGUISHING-DEVICES
  • F23Q2/00—Lighters containing fuel, e.g. for cigarettes
  • F23Q2/32—Lighters characterised by being combined with other objects

Definitions

• the invention relates to the field of portable devices lighter type allowing a smoker to light a cigarette. It is more particularly a means for the user to store and transport a butt once the cigarette consumed.
• the object of the invention is to propose a lighter equipped with a compartment for storing ashes or a cigarette butt, which is both easily cleanable and interchangeable if necessary.
• the invention therefore relates to a portable lighter type device comprising an elongate body having, at a first end, an ignition member adapted to generate a flame.
• the invention is characterized in that it comprises, at a second end, a removable housing relative to the body of the lighter, said housing having an orifice intended to allow the introduction and storage to the inside the volume formed by said housing of at least one cigarette butt.
• the implementation of the butt can be done without detaching the removable housing lighter body.
• the reversible coupling is then used only for cleaning or replacing the housing.
• the removable housing and the body can be assembled relative to each other in a multitude of mechanical connections. Indeed, according to a first embodiment, the removable housing can be secured in pivot connection relative to the body of the lighter about an axis of rotation normal to a longitudinal axis of the lighter.
• the removable housing can pivot about the axis of rotation and tilt so as to make the orifice accessible to allow the introduction of a butt into the removable housing.
• the device may comprise a wheel secured to the body of the lighter adapted to rotate the removable housing about its axis.
• the actuation of the wheel makes it possible to pivot the mobile housing to position the opening in an accessible manner.
• the transmission of the rotational movement can be effected by means of a ring gear integral with the wheel and a toothed sector integral with the removable housing.
• the removable housing can be secured in sliding connection relative to the body of the lighter and move in translation in a direction normal to a longitudinal axis of the lighter.
• the removable body can slide in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the lighter.
• a slide connection may in particular be achieved by a complementary throat and outgrowth system, such as a dovetail connection.
• the removable housing can be secured in helical connection relative to the body of the lighter in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the lighter.
• each of the elements has a thread or tapping step and complementary shape.
• the removable housing can be secured in sliding pivot connection relative to the body of the lighter in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the lighter.
• the removable housing is assembled with the body by performing a translational movement along the longitudinal axis of the lighter body.
• This connection also makes it possible to rotate about this longitudinal axis, in particular to actuate a non-return means preventing the translation in the opposite direction and the accidental disconnection of the removable housing with the body of the lighter.
• the removable housing may include latching means cooperating with complementary non-return means arranged on the body of the lighter.
• the removable housing may include a closure valve of the orifice.
• a closure valve of the orifice thus makes it possible to prevent the exit of the butt or the ashes of the removable case.
• This arrangement is particularly useful in the case where the orifice is oriented opposite to the second end of the lighter body.
• the closure valve can be secured in different mechanical connections with the removable housing.
• the valve can be secured in sliding connection relative to the removable housing and move in translation in a direction normal to a longitudinal axis of the lighter.
• valve can slide inside a groove of complementary shape to allow the opening or closing of the orifice.
• valve may be secured in pivot connection relative to the removable housing about an axis of rotation normal to a longitudinal axis of the lighter. In this way, the valve pivots by lifting relative to the plane defined by the orifice about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the lighter.
• the valve may be secured in pivot connection relative to the removable housing about an axis parallel to a longitudinal axis of the lighter. In this case, the valve pivots in the plane defined by the orifice to be closed.
• Figures 1 to 11 show perspective views of different variants of a portable device lighter type according to the invention.
• the invention relates to a portable device lighter type.
• a lighter 1 comprises an elongate body 2.
• an ignition member 4 capable of generating a flame
• a removable housing 6 here shown uncoupled positon of the body 2 of the lighter.
• the removable housing 6 is secured in sliding pivot connection relative to the elongate body 2.
• latching means 10 can cooperate with complementary means 11 so as to prevent accidental opening of the removable housing 6.
• such a removable housing 6 comprises an orifice 7 intended to allow the introduction, storage and transport of a cigarette butt 8.
• this connection between the removable housing 16 and the body 12 can also be made by a helical connection. To do this, one proceeds to the screwing or unscrewing of the removable housing 16 which is, in this variant, provided with a tapping, while the body 12 is provided with a thread 14 of complementary pitch. Clamping at the stop prevents accidental opening.
• the removable housing 26 may be equipped with a valve 28.
• This valve may be arranged at an end opposite to the end cooperating with the body of the lighter 22.
• the valve 28 can pivot about an axis of rotation parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body 22. Thus, it allows the opening of the orifice 27 by rotating the valve in the defined plane through the orifice 27.
• the valve 38 may also be in the form of a tilting element.
• the valve 38 is arranged in pivot connection about an axis of rotation perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the body 32.
• the orifice 37 of the housing 36 can be accessed by raising the valve 38 of the plane defined by the orifice 37.
• the orifice 77 of the housing 76 can also be accessed by exerting a manual thrust force on a projection 79 of the valve 78 having the effect of flipping the valve 78 about its axis of rotation.
• An elastic return means such as a spring then makes it possible to automatically return the valve 78 to its closed position of the orifice 77.
• valve 48 can also be secured in sliding connection with the housing 46. In this way, the orifice 47 is opened by moving in a translational movement the valve 48 in the plane defined by this orifice 47.
• the removable housing 6 can pivot about an axis of rotation perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the body 52.
• This removable housing 56 can be rotated at by means of a wheel 53 located in a fixed zone 54 extending the body 52. Once arrived in the extreme position of rotation, the housing 56 can then be detached from the body 52 for cleaning in particular.
• the removable housing 66 may be secured in sliding connection with the body 62.
• This slide connection is made in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the body 62.
• slide connection may in particular be carried out by means of a groove and a groove of complementary shape, such as a dovetail connection in particular.
• a portable lighter type device has many advantages, and in particular: it allows cleaning of the removable housing after use; it allows the replacement of the removable housing if necessary.

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