JP2006061015A - Ashtray of cigarette butt having fire-extinguishing function - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a portable ashtray having fire-extinguishing function, comprising a material which can be processed solely by burning treatment and disposable as burning waste together with cigarette butts, with which extinguishing/gathering are smoothly performed and giving little discomfortable feeling to others. <P>SOLUTION: This ashtray 1 of cigarette butts is formed of a paper material treated to be inflammable, and comprises a case 2 having an open port 3 for putting in cigarette butts and a member 4 for closely and tightly holding the case 2 by covering the open port 3. The open port 3 is opened and closed by sliding the member 4. The ashtray has a powdery fire extinguishing agent in the case 2. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a portable cigarette butt case. More specifically, the present invention relates to a cigarette butt case made of an environment-friendly material having a function of extinguishing cigarettes.

  Conventionally, cigarette fire extinguishers disclosed in Patent Document 1, portable cigarette fire extinguishers disclosed in Patent Document 2, portable ashtrays disclosed in Patent Document 3, and the like are known as cigarette butts for portable cigarettes having a fire extinguishing function.

The cigarette fire extinguisher of Patent Document 1 is a cigarette fire extinguisher for inserting a fired cylindrical cigarette to extinguish the fire. As the cigarette fire extinguisher advances from the opening having a diameter larger than the diameter of the cigarette to the back, At least one cylindrical portion with a gradually decreasing inner diameter is provided, and the inner diameter is smaller than the diameter of the cigarette at a certain distance from the opening toward the back. The length of the cigarette is smaller than the length of the cigarette, and at least the inner wall of the cylindrical member is made of metal.
If the cigarette fire extinguisher is used, by pushing the cigarette toward the back of the tubular portion, the heat of the portion where the cigarette is lit is taken away by the metal on the inner wall of the tubular portion, and the temperature of the fire Falls quickly and can extinguish a cigarette in seconds.

The portable cigarette fire extinguisher of Patent Document 2 contains a fire extinguisher main body containing a fire extinguishing agent in a pouch made of a heat-meltable resin provided on one surface of the planar body, and the fire extinguisher main body. The fire extinguisher main body is provided with a fire extinguisher storage part having an open upper surface and a box-shaped ashtray part formed hollow.
If the portable cigarette fire extinguisher is used, the cigarette can be easily extinguished with a sachet, the cigarette butt can be accommodated in a box-like ashtray, and it is convenient to use as a portable cigarette fire extinguisher, and can be discarded as it is.

The portable ashtray of Patent Document 3 is provided with an opening on the upper surface of a thin rectangular container using a slightly hard heat-resistant and fire-resistant material, and one end of the opening is locked to close the opening. An inner lid is provided, and an application portion that covers the surface of the inner lid and can adhere to the left and right and up and down, and a cover lid that holds a protrusion with a protruding piece formed by cutting at the upper end thereof. A portable ashtray configured as described above and provided with a fire extinguisher in a container.
According to the portable ashtray, it is normally flat like a pocket tissue and can be easily stored in a pocket or bag. When used, it is three-dimensionalized and secures sufficient space to store butts as an ashtray. The part can also be secured. In addition, there is the convenience that it can be used on the floor even if it is held in the hand, and the built-in water-containing fire extinguisher sheet is made into a jelly-like form other than water or contains a fire extinguisher so that fire extinguishing can be ensured. At the same time, if it has a deodorizing effect, the bad smell of cigarettes can be reduced.

Registered Utility Model No. 3050620 JP-A-11-290056 JP 2001-258536 A

  However, in the cigarette fire extinguisher of Patent Document 1 described above, at least the inner wall of the member forming the cylindrical portion is a metal. Therefore, it cannot be disposed of by incineration alone, and if it is discarded with the cigarette butts in use, it will harm the environment. Therefore, it is not suitable for single use. However, if it is configured to be used continuously, it is necessary to perform cleaning, and this time, there arises an environmental problem that harmful substances contained in cigarettes dissolve in waste water. Moreover, if used continuously, there is a problem that the smell of cigarettes permeates and the dirt adheres.

  The portable cigarette fire extinguisher of Patent Document 2 has a problem that it takes time and effort because the cigarette is extinguished with a small bag and then the cigarette butt is accommodated in the ashtray part. In addition, when the cigarette fire is pressed against the sachet, the sachet melts and the fire extinguishing agent in the inside comes out to extinguish the cigarette fire. There is a problem that occurs. Since many people who do not have a smoking habit feel uncomfortable with cigarettes, it is preferable to extinguish and store cigarettes without causing discomfort.

  Since the portable ashtray of Patent Document 3 has an application part that can adhere, there is a problem that tobacco ash or the like adheres to the application part and becomes dirty. In use, the thin rectangular parallelepiped container is kept in a three-dimensional shape with one hand and the butts are put in with the other hand, so that both hands are blocked and the opening cannot be kept exposed by hand. Therefore, it is necessary to turn the cover and stick the cover to the end of the container with the protruding piece on the protrusion to keep the opening exposed, but the adhesive application part will be exposed during use. Therefore, there is a problem that it may adhere to a hand or the like that puts the butts, and there is a problem that the ash in the ashtray may be shaken and the ash inside may be spilled when trying to remove it.

  The present invention solves the conventional problems as described above, is made of a material that can be processed only by incineration, and is a cigarette butt case that can be disposed of as combustible waste while containing the cigarette butt, Furthermore, to provide a portable cigarette butt holder that can be smoothly extinguished and stored, and does not pollute the surroundings or generate smoke when extinguishing cigarettes. Let it be an issue.

  The object of the present invention is a cigarette butt case formed of a paper material subjected to non-combustible treatment, and a case having an opening for inserting a butt, and the case is sealed by closing the opening A member that can be maintained at a distance, and the opening can be opened and closed by sliding the member, and a powdered fire extinguishing agent is provided in the case. It is solved by the butt case.

  After sucking the cigarette, the case opening can be exposed and the butt is put into the case. If the case is sealed with the above member, the supply of oxygen into the case can be cut off. . In addition, because the case contains powdered extinguishing agent, shaking the case allows the extinguishing agent to contact the fired part of the cigarette efficiently and extinguish the cigarette by suffocation and suppression. Can do. Because the case is sealed, cigarette ash and extinguishing agent will not come out of the case and there will be no supply of oxygen, so even if a complete extinguishing with a powdered extinguishing agent is not done, the fire will It disappears immediately. In addition, since it is made of a non-combustible paper material, there is no possibility that the cigarette case itself will burn.

  In addition, the butt can be extinguished and stored smoothly, and tobacco ash is not scattered. Moreover, since it is not the structure which extinguishes fire by pressing the front-end | tip of a cigarette against a fire extinguisher, smoke does not stand at the time of fire extinguishing. Therefore, unlike conventional tools, there is little discomfort for people who don't like tobacco. Further, by sliding the member, it is possible to open and close the opening for inserting the cigarette but easily open and close the opening, and the time required for extinguishing and storing is greatly reduced.

  Since the cigarette butt case according to the present invention is made of paper, it can be discarded as combustible waste with the butt after use. In other words, the paper constituting the cigarette butt case of the present invention is non-combustible, so it does not burn at the level of cigarette fire, but in a situation where it is incinerated at 800 ° C. or more like an incinerator in a garbage disposal facility. Will burn completely. Therefore, unlike metal, it remains undecomposed and does not cause environmental problems.

  Furthermore, you may put a flame-retardant or nonflammable powdery substance in the said case instead of the said extinguishing agent. In this case, the fire extinguishing action is not as direct as the above powdery extinguishing agent, but when the cigarette jar is shaken, the powdered material hits the fired part of the cigarette, cools it, and the powdered material has The ignition part is damaged by weight, and the case is sealed and the supply of oxygen is cut off.

  Sand can be used as the flame-retardant or non-flammable powdery substance. When sand is used, it can be made into a cigarette case that is inexpensive and has less environmental impact.

  Further, if the member or the case has a knob that can be held by a finger when the member is slid, the member can be slid more smoothly, and the time required for extinguishing and storing can be reduced. Further shortening is possible.

  The powdery extinguishing agent or the flame retardant or nonflammable powdery substance is preferably present in an amount of 3 to 20 vol% of the capacity of the case.

  As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, even if the cigarette is put into the case without extinguishing the fire, the case can be sealed with the above member, so that oxygen from the outside Supply can be cut off. Furthermore, since the powdered fire extinguishing agent is contained in the case, the cigarette butt and the fire extinguishing agent can be brought into contact with each other to shake the cigarette fire by shaking the sealed case. Moreover, since the cigarette butt case concerning this invention consists of a paper material and a powdery fire extinguisher, it can be processed only by incineration disposal after use. Furthermore, it is possible to extinguish a cigarette by using a flame retardant or non-flammable powder material instead of the powder fire extinguisher. Further, if sand is used as the powdery substance, the influence on the environment can be further reduced.

Further, by sliding the member, it is possible to open and close the opening for inserting the butts, so that the opening can be easily opened and closed.
Furthermore, if the member or the case has a knob that can be held by a finger when the member is slid, the opening can be opened and closed more smoothly.

  The non-combustible paper material is a paper material that is processed so that it is not immediately ignited by a small fire such as a cigarette fire. Examples include so-called flame retardant paper and non-flammable paper, such as paper material whose surface is hard to burn, and paper material manufactured in a composition in which paper itself is hard to burn. It is preferable that 310 to 350 g of paper material is subjected to a flame retardant treatment and a smoke proof treatment. The non-combustible paper material according to the present invention is burned when heated at a high temperature in an incineration facility or the like of a garbage disposal facility.

  The cigarette butt case of the present invention is preferably of a size suitable for carrying and of a size that can be easily swung in the hand. As an example, a box with about 20 cigarettes (about 8.5cm x about 5.5cm x about 2cm) that is generally available on the market can be mentioned. Since no length is required, a smaller size may be used. Further, the size can be arbitrarily formed according to the number of cigarette butts to be stored. To put the butts into contact with the fire extinguishing agent, it is necessary to determine the capacity with some margin. For example, when it is desired to store about 8 to 10 cigarette butts, the cigarette box may be formed slightly smaller than the cigarette box (about 7 cm × about 5 cm × about 2 cm). Further, the shape is not limited to a rectangular parallelepiped, and can be formed in an arbitrary shape.

  In the present invention, the sealed state means a state in which the gas inside and outside does not substantially flow. The term “substantially” means that the gas flow is not completely interrupted. That is, it need not be closed without a slight gap.

  Examples of the powder fire extinguishing agent according to the present invention include ammonium phosphate, urea, potassium hydrogen carbonate, sodium borate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, a water-containing water-absorbing polymer, and the like. The powder form includes not only a fine powder form but also a granular form such as a granular form.

  One kind of the powdery fire extinguisher may be used alone, or two or more kinds may be mixed and used. The amount to be used can be appropriately adjusted depending on the type of the fire extinguishing agent, but is preferably 1% to 30%, more preferably 3% to 20%, particularly preferably 5 to 10% of the capacity of the case.

  The powder-type fire extinguisher adheres to the cigarette more efficiently, so that it is preferable that the particle size is smaller. However, as described above, the cigarette butt case according to the present invention does not need to be closed without a slight gap, so if there is a slight gap, the particle size is such that it does not go out of the gap. Need to be used.

  Furthermore, the cigarette butt case according to the present invention may be constituted by using a flame retardant or non-flammable powdery substance (for example, sand) instead of the powdery extinguishing agent. The powder form includes not only a fine powder form but also a granular form having a larger particle diameter. The flame-retardant or non-flammable powdery substance preferably has a large particle size and a high weight so that it can efficiently extinguish the tobacco fire.

  The amount of the flame-retardant or non-flammable powdery substance can be appropriately adjusted depending on the type, but is preferably 1% to 30%, more preferably 3% to 20%, particularly preferably the case capacity. Is 5-10%.

  Moreover, you may put both the said powdery fire extinguishing agent and the said flame-retardant or nonflammable powdery substance in the case. As the flame-retardant or non-flammable powdery substance, an inexpensive substance (for example, sand) having a weight that can efficiently drop ash is preferable. If such a substance is put together with the powdered extinguishing agent, when the cigarette is put and shaken, the substance hits the cigarette and drops ash, so that the powdered extinguishing agent easily comes into contact with the fired part. Therefore, fire extinguishing can be performed more efficiently. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the amount of extinguishing agent.

  Hereinafter, the cigarette butt case according to the present invention will be described in more detail by way of examples.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a cigarette butt case according to the present invention. A is a view in a state where the opening 3 is exposed, and B is a view in a state where the opening 3 is closed and the case is sealed. The cigarette butt case 1 of Example 1 is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape of about 7 cm × about 5 cm × about 2 cm (excluding the knob). The case 2 and the member 4 are made of non-combustible paper material (330 g), and an ABC fire extinguishing agent (monobasic ammonium phosphate), which is a powdered fire extinguisher, is contained in the case capacity. Contains 5 vol%.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the member 4 has a shape obtained by obliquely cutting a rectangular parallelepiped, and is configured as an outer box in close contact with the rectangular parallelepiped case 2. As shown in A and B, the member 4 is formed to be slidable with respect to the case 2. At this time, the case 2 can be fixed and the member 4 can be easily slid by picking the knob 5 provided in the case 2 with a finger. By sliding the member, it is possible to easily shift from the state where the opening is exposed (A) to the state where the opening is closed (B).

  Since the cigarette butt case shown in Example 1 is small, it can be carried in a pocket or the like. When carrying, keep the opening closed (B). In use, the member 4 is slid to expose the opening 3 (state A) while holding the knob 5 with fingers, and the butts are put into the case 2 from the opening 3. Thereafter, the member 4 is slid to return to the state where the opening is closed (state B). Next, lightly shake the butt case 1 several times.

  Since the opening 3 of the case 2 is completely covered and closed by the member 4, the case 2 is kept in a sealed state. For this reason, the supply of oxygen to the case is cut off, and even if the cigarette jar 1 is shaken, ash does not scatter out of the case. Since the paper material constituting the cigarette butt case is non-combustible, the butt case itself does not burn. In addition, by shaking the cigarette jar 1, the powdered extinguishing agent in the case comes into contact with the part where the cigarette is lit, and the cigarette is extinguished. The product of Example 1 is large enough to fit in the hand and is made of paper, so it is very light and can be shaken easily. Also, even when the swinging is inadequate and the fire extinguishing agent is not completely extinguished, the fire is immediately extinguished completely because the supply of oxygen is cut off.

  As described above, according to the present invention, since it is not necessary to extinguish a cigarette when extinguishing, smoke does not stand and ash does not stain the surroundings. Moreover, since the opening is completely closed, even if the cigarette is carried while the cigarette butt is put in, the ash does not come out and the cigarette butt cannot be seen from the outside. Furthermore, fire extinguishing can be performed very smoothly because the fire can be extinguished simply by putting a butt and shaking lightly. Therefore, the complicated feeling accompanying disposal of a cigarette butt becomes small, and the discomfort given to the person who dislikes a surrounding cigarette also becomes small. Further, since it is made of paper, it is easy to process, and it can be formed so that it is not known from the appearance that it is a cigarette case by design such as shape and pattern.

  If the number of butts increases and the butts and fire extinguishing agent do not move much when shaken, the butts 1 can be discarded as combustible waste while the butts are still in place. There is no need to separate the waste when it is discarded, and there is no need to remove and clean the butts. The cigarette butt case is made of a paper material, and since only the cigarette butt and the extinguishing agent or sand are contained in the cigarette butt, it can be processed only by incineration.

  FIG. 2 is a view showing another embodiment of the cigarette butt case according to the present invention, in which A is an exploded perspective view, and B is an enlarged sectional view of the combined state seen from the side. 3 is a perspective view showing the cigarette butt case (combined state) of FIG. 2, wherein A is a state in which the opening is exposed, and B is a state in which the opening is closed and the case is sealed. FIG.

  The cigarette butt case of Example 2 is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape of about 8 cm × about 5 cm × about 2 cm (excluding the knob). The case 2, the member 4 and the auxiliary member 6 are formed of a non-combustible paper material (330g), and sand is contained in the case 2 at 5 vol% of the case capacity.

  As shown in FIG. 2A, the member 4 is a rectangular plate member having a knob portion 5, and the auxiliary member 6 has a box shape in which one end of a rectangular parallelepiped is cut perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction. The length in the longitudinal direction is somewhat shorter than the case 2. An opening 3 is formed on one surface of the case 2, and a hole 7 having the same size and shape as the opening 3 is formed on one surface of the auxiliary member 6. 2A is an exploded view, and in order to obtain a combined state (FIG. 2B), the member 4 is overlapped on the surface of the case 2 where the opening 3 is present, and both are inserted into the auxiliary member 6. As shown in FIG. 2B, the opening 3 of the case and the hole 7 of the auxiliary member are formed so as to completely overlap when combined. Therefore, when the member 4 is interposed between the opening 3 and the hole 7, the opening 3 is blocked, and when the member 4 is not interposed, the opening 3 is exposed. As shown in FIG. 2B, the auxiliary member 6 is formed so as to be in close contact with the member 4 and the case 2 in a combined state.

  As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the member 4 is formed so as to be slidable with respect to the case 2 and the auxiliary member 6. By sliding the member 4, the opening is exposed from the state (A) where the opening is exposed. It is possible to easily shift to the state (B) in which is closed. At this time, the member 4 can be easily slid by holding the knob 5 provided on the member 4 with a finger.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a cigarette butt case according to the present invention. A is a view of the state where the opening is exposed, and B is a view of the state where the opening is closed and the case is sealed. FIG. 2 is a view showing another embodiment of the cigarette butt case according to the present invention, in which A is an exploded perspective view, and B is an enlarged sectional view of the combined state seen from the side. 3 is a perspective view showing the cigarette butt case (combined state) of FIG. 2, wherein A is a state in which the opening is exposed, and B is a state in which the opening is closed and the case is sealed. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Cigarette butt case 2 Case 3 Opening part 4 Member 5 Picking part 6 Auxiliary member 7 Hole

Claims (5)

A cigarette butt case made of non-combustible paper material,
A case having an opening for inserting a cigarette butt, and a member capable of closing the opening and keeping the case in a sealed state, and sliding the member to open and close the opening. A cigarette butt case characterized in that it can be made and has a powdered extinguishing agent in the case. A cigarette butt case made of non-combustible paper material,
A case having an opening for inserting a cigarette butt, and a member capable of closing the opening and keeping the case in a sealed state, and sliding the member to open and close the opening. A cigarette butt case, characterized in that it has a flame-retardant or non-flammable powdery substance in the case.   The cigarette butt case of claim 2, wherein the flame retardant or non-flammable powdered material is sand.   The cigarette butt case according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the member or the case has a knob that can be held by a finger when the member is slid.   The cigarette butt case according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the powdery extinguishing agent or the powdery substance is present in an amount of 3 vol% to 20 vol% of the volume of the case.

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