JPH0898673A - Portable ash tray - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide a portable ash tray which can always be carried by a person so that cigarette stubs or ash may be prevented from being cast and is kept clean. CONSTITUTION: An inner bag 15 made of flameproof paper is contained in a portable case 2 and the inner bag 15 is fixed to the inlet 10 of the case 2 with a frame 11. The ash and the cigarette stubs can be stored in the inner bag 15. When the bag 15 is filled with them, the frame 11 is detached and it is exchanged with another reserved inner bag 16 kept in a space 40. The inner bag 15 is combustible and simply disposable. In addition, since the ash tray is readily refreshed only by exchanging the inner bag 15, the portable ash tray 1 can always be kept clean and can be simply used.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable ashtray as a portable container into which ash such as cigarettes and cigarette butts can be put.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a portable ashtray, a bag-shaped one whose inside is made of aluminum foil is known, and this portable ashtray is normally closed. It is designed to be used. This bag-shaped ashtray is small and fits in your clothes pocket, making it highly portable. However, the capacity is small and the bag fills up quickly, and since the bag mouth is repeatedly opened and closed, the aluminum foil is torn in a relatively short time and cannot be used as an ashtray. Therefore, it is not an ashtray that can be used repeatedly. Furthermore, when this bag-shaped ashtray is incinerated, the cover made of vinyl or the like covering the aluminum foil burns and the aluminum foil remains, so that it is not suitable as a disposable type ashtray.

It is also possible to use an empty can such as a steel can or an aluminum can as a portable ashtray. However, since such an empty can cannot be incinerated, it is not suitable for a disposable type ashtray. On the other hand, it is not suitable for an ashtray that is continuously used because the inside of the can and the charging port become dirty during repeated use and cleaning is difficult.

[0004]

There is no end to the smokers who throw away cigarette butts and ash on the roadside. Cigarette butt and ash thrown away on the roadside and the like remain as garbage, which not only spoils the aesthetics, but also takes time and money for workers to collect them. Furthermore, butts and ash thrown away in forests may cause forest fires and destroy nature. To prevent such butts and ashes being thrown away,
Smokers should carry an ashtray and always use it. However, since the portable ashtray as described above cannot be repeatedly used, it is bothersome for smokers and difficult to spread. Also, ashtrays cannot be easily disposed of even if they are portable,
On the contrary, it will result in more garbage.

Therefore, in the present invention, there is provided a portable ashtray which a smoker can always carry with him and use it, which is easy to clean and can incinerate a bag for storing ash and butts with the cigarette butts and the like. It is intended to be provided. Another objective is to realize an ashtray that can be easily emptied even when the ashtray is full and prevents throwing of butts. In addition, a spare bag can be prepared so that smokers who smolder in an ashtray will not harm the smoker who is carrying it, and a function that can be used at night is also added, making it a convenient portable ashtray for smokers. It is also intended to provide. And, it is hoped that the smoker can prevent the throwing of the butts by always carrying such a portable ashtray.

[0006]

The portable ashtray according to the present invention comprises:
A portable case with an upper lid that closes the ash inlet, an inner bag made of flameproof paper that is stored in this case, and the mouth of this inner bag is fixed to match the inlet of the case. It has a frame, and this frame can be attached to and detached from the slot. Further, at least a part of this frame is extended to the inside of the charging port to form a fire extinguishing part.

[0007]

In the portable ashtray according to the present invention, the case can be made compact enough to be put in a pocket of clothes, a pochette or the like, and can be easily carried to any place. In addition, it is possible to hang it from the neck or shoulder by attaching a means of wearing the case, for example, by attaching a cord, and by attaching a hook or a belt loop, it can be attached to a belt or pants. If you do this,
You can take the ashtray with you wherever you go without getting in the way of walking or hiking.

[0008] When the upper lid of the case is opened and the cigarette ash and cigarette butts are thrown away into the charging port, these cigarette butts and the like enter the inner bag.
Since this inner bag is flameproofed, it will not burn with ash or cigarette butts. In addition, a fire extinguishing unit is provided on the frame that holds the inner bag in the case so that the fire of the cigarette can be crushed. Furthermore, if the upper lid is closed, the fire will be extinguished even if some fire remains in the cigarette butt. It is also possible to prepare a dropper capable of supplying the held small amount of fire extinguishing liquid in units of one drop or several drops, and provide a space in the case for storing the dropper. As a result, the fire can be extinguished immediately even if there is a fire in the butts, which is convenient for preventing the generation of odors and smoke. In addition, since it is not necessary to throw away the contents of the ashtray when the fire is left in the butts, it is desirable to use a dropper or the like to actively extinguish the fire.

On the other hand, the inner bag filled with ash or the like can be taken out from the case by removing the frame, and since the inner bag is made of paper, it can be burned together with other incinerated dust. On the other hand, if you put a new inner bag in the case and stop it with a frame, you can refresh the ashtray, and you can always use it as a clean ashtray without trouble.
It is desirable to adopt a foldable inner bag, and to provide a space in the case for storing at least one folded inner bag as a spare. This is because if there is a spare inner bag, the portable ashtray can be cleaned at a convenient place such as a trash can, and the situation of throwing away the inner bag can be prevented.

Further, if a lighting for illuminating the vicinity of the charging port is provided, the portable ashtray can be safely used outdoors at night, so that the butts can be prevented from being thrown away.

Further, it is desirable to employ an upper lid capable of holding the opened state and the closed state. It is desirable that the top cover be closed to prevent ash and the like from popping out when carrying it, while the top cover is open so that ash and the like can be discarded without using the hand when using it. It is desirable to be held in.

[0012]

Embodiment FIG. 1 shows a portable ashtray 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is shown from the front, and FIG. 2 shows the portable ashtray 1 of this example seen from the rear. Further, FIG. 3 shows an exploded view of what is incorporated in the portable ashtray 1 of this example.

The portable ashtray 1 of the present example is assembled in a substantially rectangular case 2, the inside of the case 2 is hollow and has a bottom surface, and the upper side thereof is a rectangular opening 3. Further, the case 2 is provided with an upper lid 4 which turns around the long side of the opening 3 as an axis, and the upper lid 4 is opened by the front surface 5 of the case 2 and snaps 6a and 6b prepared on the upper lid 4.
It is designed so that it can be stopped in a state where it is blocked. Further, two thin metal leaf springs 8 are attached to a portion connecting the upper lid 4 and the case 2, and when the snap 6 is removed and the upper lid 4 is opened, the opened state of the lid can be maintained. . In this way, when the snap 6 is removed and the upper lid 4 is in the open state without being pressed by hand, the portable ashtray 1 can be held by holding the portable ashtray 1 with one hand or by attaching it to the waist or the like. The top lid does not get in the way when using.

The means for stopping the upper lid is not limited to the snap, and various means such as a magic tape and a hook can be adopted. Also, to keep the top lid open,
The spring is not limited to the leaf spring, and may be a coiled spring or the like, and the weight of the lid may be adjusted to hold the lid open.
Further, instead of the case where the upper lid extends from the case as in this example, a cylindrical upper lid independent of the case may be covered. When using an independent top lid, it is desirable to connect it to the case with a string or the like to prevent loss.

The opening 3 of the case 2 is divided into three parts, and the portion that occupies the main area at the center of the opening 3 is tobacco ash.
It is an inlet 10 for butts. The frame 11 attached to the charging port 10 is made of a highly heat-resistant material such as metal or plastic and can be attached to and detached from the case 2. A fire extinguishing section 12 extending from the frame 11 to the inside of the opening 3 is provided on one side of the charging port 10.
The fire extinguishing section 12 is composed of a dish-shaped member having a plurality of small holes through which ash can pass, and the tip of the cigarette can be applied to the fire extinguishing section 12 to rub the fire of the cigarette. The other side 13 of the charging port 10 is open so that ash and butts can be discarded. The ash and cigarette butts discarded in the fire extinguishing section 12 and the disposal port 13 are stored in the paper inner bag 15 housed in the case 2 through the charging port 10. The inner bag 15 made of paper is flameproofed so that it is not burned by the heat of ash or cigarette butts. Also, by closing the upper lid 4 of the case 2,
Even if the portable ashtray of this example is carried around, the ash and cigarette butts accumulated in the inner bag 15 will not spill.

One side of the opening 10 of the opening 3 is a space 25 into which the dropper 20 is inserted. Inner bag 1
5 and the butts in the fire extinguisher 12 are smoldering,
The dropper 20 is pulled out from this space 25, and the fire extinguishing liquid such as water stored in the dropper 20 can be dropped onto the butts to extinguish the fire. You can of course use a fire extinguisher in the dropper 20 to extinguish a cigarette.

A small illuminator 30 and a switch 31 for operating the illuminator 30 are provided on the side of the opening 3 opposite to the space 25 for the dropper. The lighting battery is stored in the space below the switch 31. When the switch 31 is pressed, the lighting 30 is moved to the lighting hole 14 formed in the frame 10.
The inlet 10 is illuminated via the, and ash and cigarette butts can be safely and reliably discarded even in the dark.

A thin pocket-shaped storage space 40 is prepared on the front surface 5 side of the case 2, and a plurality of, for example, about 10 inner bags 15 folded in this space 40 are provided.
It can be stored. The open space 41 of the storage space 40 is divided so that a match, a lighter or the like can be put therein.

As shown in FIG. 2, an elastic hook 50 is provided on the back surface 7 of the case 2 at approximately the center thereof. By passing a belt such as pants or a waistband through the hook 50, the portable ashtray 1 can be easily worn. Instead of the belt, the hook 50 may be fitted to the waist of the pants or the skirt to wear the portable ashtray 1.
Further, the portable ashtray 1 can be worn by various methods, such as attaching to the edge of the pocket of the garment using the hook 50, or being attached to the arm through a band or the like. Further, not limited to clothes, it may be attached to a back pocket, a shoulder belt, or the like. Further, since the portable ashtray 1 of this example is compactly integrated in the case 2, it can be put in a pocket of clothes or the like.

Further, the portable ashtray 1 of the present example has a case 2
Rings 55 are attached to both side surfaces 9 of the. For this reason,
By passing a string or the like through the ring 55, the portable ashtray 1 can be hung from the neck or shoulder. As described above, the portable ashtray 1 of this example is compactly assembled, and thus can be worn by various methods.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the portable ashtray 1 of this example, the frame 11 can be attached to and detached from the case 2.
The inner bag 15 can be replaced by removing 1. In addition, the frame 11 is provided with the opening 15a of the inner bag 15 and the opening 1 of the case 2
It also has the function of stopping at 0. Therefore, when ash or cigarette butts are accumulated in the inner bag 15, first, the frame 11 is removed from the case 2, and then the inner bag 15 is removed from the case 2. Further, a spare inner bag 1 stored in the space 40 of the case
Take one sheet out of 6, spread it out, and put it in the slot 10 of the case 2. When the frame 11 is fitted over the inner bag 1, the inner bag 1
5 can be attached to the charging port, and the exchange of the inner bag is completed. Frame 11
If the lower edge is slightly narrowed and finished in a smooth shape, the inner bag can be easily stopped at the inlet 10. As described above, the portable ashtray according to the present invention can be easily refreshed by changing the inner bag even if ash or cigarette butts are accumulated in the ashtray.
You don't have to wash the ashtray every time you throw away the ashes and cigarette butts, and you can always use the ashtray in a clean condition, so you can continue to use your favorite ashtray. Therefore, the portable ashtray according to the present invention can exhibit the individuality of the user and is economical.

On the other hand, the inner bag used in the portable ashtray of the present invention is disposable, and it does not take time to replace it. Further, since the inner bag is made of paper and is flameproofed, the spare inner bag can be supplied at a low cost. Furthermore, the inner bag containing ash and butts has a paper bag that is flameproofed, so it can be disposed of as incinerated waste. Therefore, it can be burned with other incinerated garbage at home or at a camping site, and no burnt residue such as aluminum remains.

As described above, the portable ashtray according to the present invention is
The disposable part and the part that can be used continuously are separated. The disposable inner bag is designed to be completely incinerated, so it is easy to dispose of and does not cause any trouble at home or at the campsite, so it does not damage nature. On the other hand, in the case that can be used continuously, a space for storing a spare inner bag, a dropper for extinguishing fire, or lighting for nighttime is compactly integrated so that ash and cigarette butts of cigarettes can be efficiently disposed. ing. In addition, the inner bag can be easily replaced by simply removing and attaching the frame, so that the user does not get his hands dirty and the time for replacement is low. It is also possible to provide lighting so that it can be used even at night. Further, it is possible to equip a dropper containing a fire extinguishing liquid for immediately extinguishing the fire even when the cigarette smolder is smoldering and preventing the generation of unpleasant smoke and odor.
Therefore, if you carry around the portable ashtray of the present invention,
You can easily and reliably dispose of cigarette ash and cigarette butts,
It can be prevented from being thrown away on the road.

In the above example, the portable ashtray provided with the dropper and the illumination is taken as an example, but the portable ashtray according to the present invention is provided without adding either or both of these functions. It is also effective to make it compact. Further, the illumination may be incorporated in the case as in the above example, or the case may be provided with a space for storing a commercially available product such as a small pencil light. In addition, it is not always necessary to prepare a hook for wearing on the back surface of the case, only the ring may be used, or another wearing means such as a belt loop may be prepared for the case. Further, the portable ashtray according to the present invention can be assembled in a sufficiently compact size without providing such a means for wearing it, so that it can be stored in a pocket, a pochette or the like and carried.

Further, the case forming the portable ashtray of the present invention can be designed in various ways by using various materials such as leather, paper, wood, metal, or plastic. Therefore, it is possible to use a portable ashtray of the user's favorite design and enjoy it as a smoking tool.

[0026]

As described above, the portable ashtray according to the present invention is an ashtray that can be always carried when hiking or working outdoors, and can easily treat the ash and cigarette butts accumulated in the ashtray. Moreover, the ashtray can always be kept clean. Therefore, the portable ashtray according to the present invention is continuously kept upright, so that it can be easily used even when smoking outside the ashtray, such as outdoors. In addition, it can be used as a portable ashtray of the user's preference for a long time, making it an excellent smoking tool. Further, by using the portable ashtray of the present invention, it is not necessary to throw away cigarette butts and ash on the roadside or in the grass, so that smoking can be enjoyed without polluting public places such as roads and parks. In addition, it is also a portable ashtray that is suitable for enjoying leisure outdoors and when going out for work, because it can eliminate causes such as forest fires.

In the portable ashtray according to the present invention, since the cigarette butt and the like can be collected and disposed in a disposable flameproof paper inner bag, it is possible to dispose of the butt without keeping hands. Furthermore, since the inner bag can be incinerated, it does not increase the amount of garbage. As described above, the portable ashtray according to the present invention is a user-friendly ashtray that is also friendly to the natural environment.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a portable ashtray according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from the front.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the portable ashtray shown in FIG. 1 viewed from the back side.

3 is a development view showing the configuration of the portable ashtray shown in FIG. 1. FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 ・ ・ Portable ashtray 2 ・ ・ Case 3 ・ ・ Case opening 4 ・ ・ Top lid 5 ・ ・ Case front 6 ・ ・ Snap 7 ・ ・ Case back 8 ・ ・ Spring 10 ・ ・ Inlet 11 ・ ・ Frame 12 ..Fire extinguishing section 15..Inflammable paper inner bag 20..Syringe 30..Lighting 40..Space for storing spare inner bag 50..Hook 55..Ring

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A portable case having an upper lid for closing an inlet for ashes or cigarette butts, an inner bag made of flameproofed paper contained in the case, and an opening of the inner bag for the case. A frame which is fixed according to the input port of the portable ashtray, the frame being detachable from the input port. 2. The portable ashtray according to claim 1, wherein at least a part of the frame extends inside the charging port to form a fire extinguishing part. 3. The portable ashtray according to claim 1, further comprising means for wearing the case. 4. The portable device according to claim 1, wherein the inner bag is foldable, and the case has a space for storing at least one folded inner bag as a spare. ashtray. 5. The dropper according to claim 1, further comprising a dropper capable of supplying the held small amount of fire extinguishing liquid in units of one drop or several drops, and the case is provided with a space capable of accommodating the dropper. And portable ashtray. 6. The portable ashtray according to claim 1, further comprising an illumination that illuminates the vicinity of the charging port. 7. The portable ashtray according to claim 1, wherein the upper lid can maintain an open state and a closed state.