Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
  • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
  • A24F1/00—Tobacco pipes
  • A24F1/30—Hookahs
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
  • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
  • A24F47/00—Smokers' requisites not otherwise provided for
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
  • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
  • A24F7/00—Mouthpieces for pipes; Mouthpieces for cigar or cigarette holders
  • A24F7/04—Mouthpieces for pipes; Mouthpieces for cigar or cigarette holders with smoke filters

Definitions

• the present invention relates to the field of hookahs which are used for smoking tobacco, in particular, flavored tobacco.
• a narghile 100 comprises a main vessel 101, in the form of a vase, in which water W is stored, a support 102 for receiving tobacco T and a chimney 103, generally vertical. , whose upper end is connected to the tobacco support 102 and whose lower end is immersed in the water W of the main enclosure 101.
• the hookah 100 further comprises a suction member 104 connected to an upper part of the main enclosure 101, one end of which is adapted to be worn in the mouth by a smoker.
• a hookah suction device 100 is a source of significant bacteriological contamination when the narghile 100 is used by several smokers.
• the invention therefore aims to overcome these disadvantages by proposing a new type of hookah suction device that improves the hygiene conditions.
• Another object of the invention is to reduce the toxicity of certain toxic components present in the smoke.
• the invention relates to a hookah suction device, said suction member comprising a connector adapted to be connected to a main enclosure of a hookah, a suction nozzle adapted to be put in the mouth by a user and a suction tube, adapted to be mounted between said connector and said suction tip.
• the suction tube comprises a longitudinal portion accordion so as to reduce its length during storage.
• a suction tube is easy to transport because of its small size, which allows to promote personal use. Indeed, each user can bring with him his own suction tube by storing it in a bag or a garment.
• Such a suction tube remains flexible and able to carry smoke.
• the use of the hookah is advantageously not modified.
• the suction tube is removably mounted between said connector and said suction tip.
• a suction tube may advantageously be disposable.
• the length of the suction tube is greater than 100 cm, preferably 140 cm, during its use.
• Such a suction tube thus has a length sufficient to allow a user to handle without difficulty the suction member when smoking.
• the length of the suction tube is less than 10 cm in the storage position.
• the length of the suction tube is between 5 and 7 cm.
• the suction tube is disposable to prevent contamination between smokers.
• the connector comprises at least one filter, preferably a carbon filter, for capturing harmful substances tobacco.
• the positioning of the filter in the connector advantageously prevents the circulation of toxic substances in the suction tube and the suction nozzle, which is advantageous.
• said filter is removably mounted in the connector so that it can be conveniently replaced.
• the connector comprises a valve adapted to prevent air circulation from the suction member to the main enclosure of the hookah. So, the smoker's bacteria can not enter the hookah, which limits the risk of hookah water contamination.
• the connector and the suction tip are adapted to be assembled directly together, preferably by screwing.
• the connector and the suction tip are held together, which prevents any loss.
• the suction member comprises a hood adapted to close said suction nozzle.
• a hood adapted to close said suction nozzle.
• the cover comprises a suspension means adapted to suspend the suction member when it is not in use, thus preventing the latter from being in contact with the ground.
• the suction tube is maintained in the storage state by a locking member having a fusible zone, preferably a breakable bar.
• the locking piece is adapted to be broken by torsion.
• the suction tube is mounted in a plastic casing in the storage position, preferably under vacuum.
• a plastic envelope is simple to tear to release the suction tube and thus allow its elongation.
• the inner surface of the suction tube is covered in whole or in part by an absorbent material non-toxic to human health, in particular cotton.
• the suction nozzle comprises a valve adapted to prevent air circulation from the suction member to the main enclosure of the hookah.
• the suction tip is telescopic in order to limit its bulk while having a maximum length in use.
• the invention further relates to a hookah suction device, said suction member having a connector adapted to be connected to a main enclosure of a hookah, a suction nozzle adapted to be put in the mouth by a user and a suction tube, adapted to be mounted between said connector and said suction nozzle, the suction member having at least one valve adapted to allow a flow of sucked air and to prohibit a flow of blown air .
• the suction member is independent of the nature of the suction tube.
• the suction member comprises two valves, in particular a valve in the suction nozzle and a valve in the connector.
• the invention also relates to a hookah for smoking tobacco comprising:
• a main enclosure adapted to receive water having at least one opening and
• At least one suction member mounted in said opening.
• Such a hookah offers optimal hygiene conditions for smokers.
• the hookah comprises a ventilation system adapted to force a flow of air from the main enclosure of the hookah to the outside to evacuate the smoke from the main enclosure.
• a ventilation system is particularly advantageous when the suction member comprises at least one valve preventing the user from blowing into said suction member.
• the ventilation system is manually or automatically activated.
• the ventilation system comprises a smoke sensor adapted to measure the density of smoke in the upper part of the main enclosure and adapted to emit an alarm or activate the evacuation of smoke if the density of smoke or if the concentration, density or toxicity of carbon monoxide in smoke exceeds a predetermined threshold.
• the invention also relates to a hookah comprising a main enclosure adapted to be filled with water, said main enclosure comprising a pipe connecting the interior of said main enclosure to the outside of said main enclosure, the hookah comprises at least one system of ventilation mounted in said pipe and adapted to generate a forced air flow from the interior of the main enclosure to the outside of the main enclosure so as to evacuate the smoke from said main enclosure.
• the ventilation system is powered electrically or manually.
• the invention also relates to a method of assembling a suction member as presented above, the connector being assembled with the suction nozzle, the method comprising:
• Such a method makes it possible to quickly, conveniently and hygienically form a suction member without risk of losing the connector or the suction tip. This is particularly advantageous when the suction tube is disposable and is replaced systematically.
• the mounting of the suction nozzle advantageously allows to break the plastic casing and to release the suction tube which can then lie down.
• the plastic envelope is broken by torsion in the continuity of a screw connection.
• Figure 1 is a schematic representation of a narghile according to the prior art
• Figure 2 is a schematic representation of a narghile according to one embodiment of the invention
• Figure 3 is a schematic representation of a suction member according to one embodiment of the invention.
• Figure 4 is a schematic representation of a connector of the suction member of Figure 3;
• Figure 5 is a schematic representation of a filter mounted in the connector of Figure 4.
• Figure 6 is a schematic representation of a suction tube in the storage position in a plastic envelope
• Figure 7 is a schematic representation of a suction tube in the position of use
• Figure 8 is a schematic representation of a suction tip
• Figure 9 is a schematic representation of an assembly of a connector, a suction tip and a cap in the assembled state
• Figure 10 is a schematic representation of the assembly of Figure 9 with the detached connector
• Figure 1 1 is a schematic representation of a cabinet comprising a set of a connector and a suction tip and two brushes;
• Figures 12 and 13 are diagrammatic representations of a telescopic suction tip;
• Figure 14 is a schematic representation of a connector with a va Ive
• Figures 1 5 and 1 6 are schematic representations of a narghile according to the invention before and after the deployment of the suction tube;
• Figure 17 shows a narghile equipped with a ventilation system for drawing condensed air and smoke into the main enclosure
• Figure 18 shows a sectional view of the ventilation system in the activated state
• Figure 19 shows a sectional view of the ventilation system in the deactivated state
• Fig. 20 is a sectional view of an embodiment of a connector with a valve comprising a ball resting on a seat. It should be noted that the figures disclose the invention in detail to implement the invention, said figures can of course be used to better define the invention where appropriate. DESCRIPTION OF ONE OR MORE MODES OF REALIZATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
• a narghile 1 which comprises a main chamber 11, in the form of a vase, in which is stored water W, a support 12 for receiving tobacco T and a chimney 13, here vertical , whose upper end is connected to the tobacco support 12 and a lower end is immersed in the water W of the main enclosure 11.
• the hookah 1 further comprises a suction member 14 connected to an upper part of the main enclosure 11 and adapted to be worn in the mouth by a smoker.
• the suction member 14 is being mounted in one of the openings 15 of the main enclosure 11.
• the mounting of the upper part of the hookah 1 in the main enclosure 11 is made by means of clips to prevent the upper part from separating.
• the suction member 14 according to the invention is shown in detail in FIG. 3.
• the suction member 14 comprises a connector 2, a suction tube 3 and a nozzle.
• the suction tube 3 is in the retracted storage position.
• the connector 2, the suction tube 3 and the suction nozzle 4 are connected by screwing, but it is obvious that a connection by interlocking or snapping could also be suitable.
• a suction member 14 of modular structure has the advantage of being easily cleaned. In addition, this makes it possible to conveniently replace the suction tube 3 which is preferably for single use.
• the connector 2 has a hollow longitudinal body and comprises a first connection end 21 to the main enclosure 1 1 of the narghile 1 and a second connection end 22 to the suction tube 3.
• the body of the connector 2 is flared from its first connecting end 21 to its second connecting end 22 so as to facilitate its insertion and fixing in the upper part of the main enclosure 1 1 of the hookah 1.
• the second connection end 22 is threaded so as to attach to the suction tube 3.
• the diameter of the first connection end 21 is between 7 and 15 mm while the diameter the second connection end 22 is between 20 and 25 mm.
• the length of the connector 2 is between 5 and 10 cm.
• the connector 2 can be made of different materials, preferably the same as the suction tip 4 as will be presented later.
• the connector 2 comprises on its outer surface a coating of synthetic material, preferably rubber, so as to allow a hermetic connection when the first connection end 21 is introduced into an opening 15 of the main enclosure 1 1 .
• the smoke circulates without loss between the main enclosure 1 1 and the connector 2.
• the connector 2 and manufactured value it is preferably protected by a rubber cover elastic.
• the connector 2 comprises an internal cavity in which a filter 5 is mounted, preferably a carbon filter so as to absorb the moisture which is conducted with the smoke during suction. when cooled in the water of the hookah 1.
• a carbon filter 5 captures toxic tobacco elements, for example, hydrogen cyanide, acrolein, nicotine, tar and the like. Research, particularly in Japan, has shown that smoking cigarettes with a charcoal filter helps to reduce the risk of lung cancer for a smoker.
• the filter 5 is in the form of a cylindrical cartridge comprising pieces of carbon so as to form a porous structure capable of allowing the smoke to pass.
• the cylindrical cartridge preferably has a diameter D2 of between 5 mm and 15 mm and a length L 2 of between 1 cm and 3 cm.
• the connector 2 comprises a housing Inside to receive the filter 5. The use of a filter 5 in the connector 2 is advantageous but remains optional.
• Such a connector 2 advantageously makes it possible to mount the suction member 14 quickly and conveniently in an opening 15 of a narghile 1 with or without a suction tube 3.
• the connector 2 comprises a valve 8 adapted, on the one hand, to open when air is sucked into the suction member 14 and adapted, on the other hand, to close when air is blown by a user in the suction member 14.
• a valve 8 advantageously prevents the spread of microbes and bacteria in the main enclosure 1 1 hookah 1, in particular in the water Hargah 1 water, without disturbing the user when smoking.
• the valve 8 is made of metal or rubber or any other non-toxic material for human health.
• a connector 2 comprising a valve 8 comprising a seat 81 and a ball 82 adapted to rest on said seat and prevent any communication.
• the ball 82 is a massive metal ball quite heavy non-oxidizable and nontoxic to humans.
• the seat 81 has a frustoconical shape to form a funnel.
• the seat 81 is made of metal or hard plastic.
• FIG. 6 there is shown a suction tube 3 in reduced storage position ( Figure 6) and extended use position (Figure 7).
• the suction tube 3 comprises a hollow longitudinal body which comprises a longitudinal portion 30 in accordion so as to reduce its length during storage.
• the longitudinal portion 30 forms a bellows in order to lengthen or reduce the length.
• the wall of the portion 30 is zigzag.
• the suction tube 3 in the storage position (FIG. 6), has a length L3S of less than 10 cm, preferably between 5 cm and 7 cm, in the position of use (FIG. L3U greater than 140 cm, preferably greater than 150 cm.
• the diameter of the suction tube 3 is between 1 cm and 2 cm.
• the suction tube 3 has a first connection end 31 to the connector 2 and a second connection end 32 to the suction tip 4.
• the first connection end 31 is threaded and the second connection end 32 is tapped or vice versa.
• the suction tube 3 is made of any non-toxic material, for example plastic.
• the inner surface of the suction tube 3 is covered, in whole or in part, by an absorbent material 33, in particular cotton or other absorbent material non-toxic to human health.
• an absorbent material 33 advantageously absorbs the moisture present in the outgoing smoke from the water as well as other toxic materials.
• the absorbent material 33 is advantageously complementary to the carbon filter.
• the suction tube 3 is disposable and is replaced with each new use.
• the suction tube 3 is held in the storage position (shortened tube) by a locking piece 39 having a fusible zone 390.
• the suction tube 3 is packaged in a plastic envelope 38 in order to hold the tube suction 3 in the storage position ( Figure 6) while ensuring total hygiene.
• the plastic envelope 38 is closed "under vacuum".
• the plastic wrap 38 can be easily torn to allow a user to unpack the suction tube 3 and lengthen it for use. Following the exit of the suction tube 3, it is attached to the suction nozzle 4 and the connector 2 while remaining in the storage position as shown in Figure 6.
• the plastic casing 38 does not cover the ends 31, 32 of the suction tube 3 so as to allow its mounting in the suction member 14 in the storage position.
• the locking member 39 is in the form of a bar holding the ends of the suction tube 3 comprising a zone fuse 390 (black in Figure 6) adapted to break in case of torsion.
• the fuse zone 390 is in the form of a portion of reduced thickness in order to have a lower mechanical strength.
• the suction tubes 3 can be packaged in boxes of large capacity.
• the suction tip 4 which is hollow and extends longitudinally.
• the suction nozzle 4 has a first connection end 41 to the suction tube 3 and a second end 42 adapted to be introduced into the mouth of the smoker.
• the suction tip 4 has a warhead shape but it goes without saying that it could be of different shape.
• the length of the suction nozzle 4 is between 10 cm and 20 cm. More preferably, its inner diameter is between 0.5 mm and 1.5 mm.
• the suction nozzle 4 comprises a valve to prevent air circulation to the main enclosure 1 1.
• a valve, of the same type as for the connector 2, is adapted.
• the suction nozzle 4 is monoblock in this embodiment.
• the suction nozzle 4 is made of any non-toxic material during its contact with the mouth of a user, for example, plastic, wood, metal, stone, etc..
• the suction nozzle 4 can also be covered with precious stones.
• a protective cap 6 is mounted at the second end 42 of the suction nozzle 4 to prevent the introduction of particles or foreign bodies into the suction member 14.
• the connector 2 and the cap 6 are separated from the suction nozzle 4.
• the cap 6 is equipped with a suspension means 60, for example, a handle or a handle to suspend the suction tip 4 to a pocket, a hookah or other.
• the means of suspension 60 could be of shape and various structures to meet aesthetic wishes.
• the gripping means may be of precious or semi-precious material when only the suction tube 3 is disposable. By way of example, there is shown in FIG.
• a box of a smoking suction member which comprises a set of a connector 2 and a suction nozzle 4 (monobloc or telescopic) as well as brushes 7, in particular, for cleaning and drying.
• a cabinet advantageously allows a smoker to keep the perennial elements of its suction member 14 (connector 2 and nozzle 4) and to clean them to prevent bacteriological contamination.
• the suction tubes 3 are, for their part, packaged in a unitary manner and are discarded after use.
• the suction nozzle 4 may be telescopic so as to have a reduced length during its storage, for example around 10 cm, and a long length when its use, for example between 25 and 30 cm, which facilitates its handling.
• the suction member 14 is sold in an assembled manner, that is to say, with the connector 2, the suction tube 3 and the suction nozzle 4 connected together. .
• the suction member 14 is protected by a plastic envelope 38 in order to avoid any contamination.
• the suction member 14 is disposable and can be discarded after use.
• the suction tube 3 is not removable.
• the connection ends 31, 32 of the suction tube 3 are mounted permanently between the connector 2 and the suction nozzle 4 (monobloc or telescopic).
• a ventilation system 9 adapted to create a circulation of air between the upper part of the hookah tank 1 and the outside as shown in Figure 17.
• the ventilation system 9 is adapted to be activated manually.
• the hookah 1 has a cap portion 1 6 of the main enclosure 1 1 in which is mounted the chimney 13 (also called pipe).
• This plug portion 1 6 comprises a channel 1 60 connecting the upper part of the main enclosure 1 1 (emerging portion) via a first opening 1 6a outside through a second opening 1 6b.
• the ventilation system 9 in the activated state ( Figure 18) and the deactivated state ( Figure 19).
• the ventilation system 9 comprises a pipe 90 in which is mounted a fan 91, a supply battery 92 of said fan 91 and a switch 93 adapted to activate the battery pack and consequently activate the fan 91.
• the pipe 90 is mounted in the second opening 16b to the outside so that it can be actuated by a user.
• the ventilation system 9 also comprises springs 94 adapted to drive the switch 93 in the deactivated position. In this example, the springs 94 extend laterally. It goes without saying that other spacing means could be suitable to disable the fan 91 in the absence of manual effort.
• the battery pack 92 is advantageously removable.
• the springs 94 are attached at one end to the switch 93 by a paddle 95 and at the other end to the pipe 90, in particular by means of a stop disk 96.
• the paddle 95 is pierced with holes so as to allow the evacuation of the smoke through said pallet 95.
• the switch 93 is integral with a shutter 97 adapted to close the outlet of the pipe 90 when the switch is not activated, preventing the smoke of escape. On the contrary, during a support, the shutter 97 opens the outlet of the pipe 90 to allow the evacuation of smoke.
• the pipe 90 is preferably made of stainless metal or hard plastic and adapted to withstand heat.
• the pipe 90 is fluidly connected to the upper part of the main enclosure 1 1 so as to collect the fumes located above the water level.
• the ventilation system 9 is removable or integrated into the narghile 1. As indicated above, such a ventilation system is particularly advantageous when the suction member comprises at least one valve preventing air circulation towards the narghile 1.
• the ventilation system 9 comprises a smoke sensor adapted to measure the density of smoke in the upper part of the main enclosure 1 January.
• the smoke sensor is adapted to emit an alarm (visual of the diode or sound type) or to command an activation of the fan 91 if the smoke density or if the concentration, the density or the toxicity of the carbon monoxide in the smoke exceeds a threshold predetermined.
• a user first assembles its suction member 14. For this purpose, it separates the connector 2 of the suction nozzle 4, by unscrewing or the like, and removes the possible cap of protection 6 mounted on said suction nozzle 4 as illustrated in Figure 10.
• a carbon filter 5 is mounted in the connector 2 (it remains optional).
• the user seizes a suction tube 3 packaged in a plastic envelope 38 (vacuum or not) which is maintained in the storage state by a locking member 39 with a fusible zone 390. Also, the user can mount the suction tube 3 between the connector 2 and the suction nozzle 4 as illustrated in Figure 15. The connector 2 is then depressed hermetically in an opening 15 in the base of the upper part of the hookah 1.
• the hookah 1 has several openings 15 to receive a plurality of suction members 14 to share the smoke hookah under optimal hygiene conditions.
• the locking member 39 is able to break when connecting the suction nozzle 4 and / or connector 2 on the tube suction 3.
• the connector 2 and the suction nozzle 4 contain valves to prevent the smoker from blowing to clear smoke from the body of the narghile 1 above the water level.
• the user uses the ventilation system 9 presented above. By simply pressing with his index finger, the user can evacuate the smoke conveniently without resorting to the suction member.
• the latter After smoking, the latter removes the suction member 14 and sends to the rébus the suction tube 3 for single use. If the suction nozzle 4 and the connector 2 are also disposable, they are also discarded.

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