RU2271499C2 - Multimode lighter - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: lighters.

SUBSTANCE: the lighter has a body, having a fuel supply source, actuating component for a selective ignition of fuel connected to the body, fixing component made for actuation by the user between the first position and the second position, the user applies the first force for actuation of fuel ignition when the fixing component is set to the first position, and applies the second force to the actuating component when the fixing component is set to the second position, the first force for actuation exceeds the second force. In addition the lighter has a shifting component operatively coupled to the fixing component. The actuating component is a trigger connected to the body for motion, The lighter is made for actuation by means of two different transpositions. The fixing component is coupled to the body for turning and additionally has the front and rear ends, the front end is made for motion from the initial position, when the plunger component is in the first position, to the final position, when the plunger component is in the second position. In addition the actuating component has a wall, when the plunger component is in the first position, the fixing component is engageable with the wall. The plunger component is disengaged from the wall, when the fixing component is in the second position. The plunger component is operatively coupled to the actuating component when the fixing component is in the first position. In addition the lighter has a piston component that is coupled to the body for slipping, and a shifting component located between the piston component and the body supporting component, the plunger component is coupled to the piston component for turning, when the fixing component is in the first position, the piston component is shifted for compression of the shifting component for actuation of the lighter. When the fixing component is in the second position and the lighter is actuated, the shift of the plunger component and the piston component is insufficient for compression of the shifting component. The plunger component is coupled to the piston component for slipping. When the fixing component is set to the first position, for actuation of the actuating component it is necessary to apply a force of approximately 6.5 to 8.5 kg to this component, and when the fixing component is set to the second position, for actuation of the actuating component it is necessary to apply a force of approximately 3 to 5 kg to this component.

EFFECT: prevented use of the lighter by unauthorized persons.

115 cl, 41 dwg

Description

The present invention generally relates to lighters, for example, pocket lighters used to light cigarettes and cigars, or to universal lighters used to light candles, devices with a grill for frying meat, fireplaces and bonfires, and more specifically to such lighters that prevent the inadvertent execution of an operation or unwanted operation performed by those for whom the lighter is not intended.

Lighters used to ignite tobacco products, such as cigars, cigarettes or tubes, have been produced for many years. Typically, in such lighters use an element that provides friction of rotation, or a piezoelectric element to create a spark near the nozzle through which the fuel in the container is supplied. In general, the spread of piezoelectric mechanisms is increasing because they are easy to use. US Pat. No. 5,262,697 to Meury discloses one such piezoelectric assembly, the cited patent being incorporated herein by reference.

Lighters have gone from a small lighter for cigarettes or pocket lighters to some form of elongated or universal lighters. Such universal lighters are more suitable for general use, for example, for lighting candles, for devices with a grill for frying meat, fireplaces and bonfires. Previous attempts to create such structures were based on a simple extension of the drive handles so that they contained at their end a typical pocket lighter.

US patent No. 259059 and No. 4462791 contain examples of this concept.

Many pocket and universal lighters have a certain mechanism of resistance to their unwanted actuation by children. Often, these mechanisms are on / off switches that can cut off the fuel supply source or can prevent the actuator located on the lighter, such as a push button, from moving. The on and off switches that the user forcibly moves between the on and off positions can cause problems. For example, an adult user may forget to move the switch back to the off position after use, which makes this device ineffective.

Other pocket and universal lighters include a spring-displaced locking element for stopping movement or preventing movement of the actuator or push button. In US patent No. 5697775 in the name of Saito and No. 5145358 in the name of Shike and others disclosed examples of such lighters.

There remains a need for lighters that preclude their unintentional actuation or undesired actuation by those for whom they are not intended, but which allow each user for whom the lighter is intended to use a convenient way to operate the lighter so that the lighters are attractive to different users.

The present invention relates to lighters with at least two modes of operation. In any operating mode, it is preferable that the lighter act without a blocking mechanism (s) that stops or prevents the movement of the actuator when the receiver unit is in a partially or fully extended position.

The invention in one embodiment relates to a lighter that includes a housing having a fuel supply source, an actuator for selective ignition of fuel connected to the housing, a locking element configured to be actuated by a user between a first position and a second position, wherein the user applies the first actuating force to the actuator to ignite the fuel when the locking element is installed in the first position, and t to the actuator element a second actuating force to ignite the fuel when the locking member is in the second position, the first actuating force is greater than the second force.

The lighter further comprises a biasing element operatively connected to the locking element, and a plunger element operatively connected to the locking element.

In this lighter, a predetermined actuation force is needed to move the actuator to the lighter actuation position, wherein the first actuation force must be greater than a predetermined actuation force.

The second driving force is essentially zero. The actuating element is a trigger connected to the housing with the possibility of movement. The actuator is part of the actuator assembly.

The lighter is configured to be actuated by two different movements.

The lighter further comprises an ignition assembly for igniting the fuel, wherein the ignition assembly is a piezoelectric assembly.

The locking element is rotatably connected to the housing. The locking element further comprises front and rear ends, wherein the front end is movable from an initial position in which the plunger element is in a first position to an end position in which the plunger element is in a second position.

The lighter actuator further comprises a wall, wherein when the locking element is in the first position, the plunger element is in contact with the wall. The plunger element is disconnected from the wall when the locking element is in the second position. The plunger element is operatively connected to the actuating element when the locking element is in the first position.

The lighter further comprises a piston element, slidingly connected to the housing and a biasing element located between the piston element and the housing support element, wherein the plunger element is rotatably connected to the piston element, and when the locking element is in the first position, the piston element moved to compress the biasing element to actuate the lighter.

It should be noted that when the locking element is in the second position and the lighter is actuated, the movement of the plunger element and the piston element is not enough to compress the biasing element.

The lighter further comprises a piston element rotatably connected to the housing and a biasing element located between the piston element and the plunger element, wherein the plunger element is slidingly connected to the piston element.

After a large number of actuations of the lighter, the first actuation force substantially remains constant.

When the locking element is installed in the first position, to actuate the actuating element, it is necessary to apply a force of about 6.5 to 8.5 kg to this element, and when the locking element is installed in the second position, to actuate the actuating element, it is necessary to apply element force from about 3 to 5 kg

To actuate the lighter when the locking element is in the first position, it is necessary to use one finger of the user, and to actuate it when the locking element is in the second position, it is necessary to use the first and second fingers of the user.

The lighter is arranged and configured to be actuated by moving the locking element before moving the actuating element.

The lighter is arranged and configured to be actuated based on the physical characteristics of the user when the locking element is in the first position, and more so on the basis of recognition capabilities and dexterity of the user when the locking element is in the second position.

The lighter is a universal lighter.

Another embodiment of a lighter is a lighter comprising a housing having a fuel supply source, an actuator for selectively releasing fuel, an ignition assembly for igniting the released fuel, a fixing element connected to the housing for moving between the first position and the second position, a plunger element operatively connected to a locking element, a biasing element, operatively connected to the plunger element, while at least part of the plunger element is made with by resetting by means of the fixing element from the first position, which causes the biasing element to resist movement of the actuating element, to the second position, so that the biasing element does not resist the movement of the actuating element to the same extent as in the first position. The plunger element is separated from the locking element.

Another embodiment of the lighter is a lighter comprising a housing having a fuel supply source, an ignition assembly for igniting the released fuel, an actuator connected to the housing, a predetermined actuation force being required to move the actuator to the actuator's actuating position, a resettable plunger an element located in the housing, while in the first position the plunger element is connected to the actuating element so that the first force is required actuation, greater than a predetermined actuation force, to move the actuator to the actuation position.

The lighter plunger element is movable to a second position so that the user exerts a second actuation force to move the actuator to the actuation position, the second actuation force being less than the first force.

The actuator is at least one trigger.

Another embodiment of a lighter is a lighter comprising a housing having a fuel supply source, an actuator for selectively igniting the fuel connected to the housing, first and second obstructing elements, at least to increase the difficulty of moving the actuator to ignite the fuel, at least one of the obstructing elements allows the actuator to be moved and sufficiently limits its mobility to prevent I ignite the fuel.

The lighter further comprises a movable barrel unit, wherein the first obstructing element increases the difficulty of moving the actuator based on the position of the barrel unit. The second obstructing element comprises a plunger element.

The user applies to the actuator the first actuating force to ignite the fuel when the plunger element is in the first position, and applies to the actuator the second actuating force to ignite the fuel when the plunger element is in the second position, while the first actuating force in the action is greater than the second force.

Another embodiment of a lighter is a lighter comprising a housing having a fuel supply source, an actuator for selectively igniting the fuel connected to the housing, the actuator being movable to operate in a driving mode with great force and in a driving mode action - with little power.

According to another embodiment, the lighter comprises a housing having a fuel supply source, an actuator connected to the housing so as to be movable for selective ignition of the fuel, a fixing element movable between a first position in which the first element must be attached to ignite the fuel actuation force, and a second position in which, to ignite the fuel, a second force must be applied to the actuator act, and the first actuation force is different from the second force, while the force required to move the locking element between the first position and the second position varies depending on the sequence of operation of the actuating element and the locking element.

The first force is required on the locking element to move it from the first position to the second position when the locking element is moved before the actuator moves, the second force is required on the locking element to move it from the first position to the second position when the actuator moves by a predetermined amount before the actual the movement of the locking element, while the second force acting on the locking element is greater than the first force.

In the lighter, when the actuating element is moved a predetermined amount before actually moving the locking element, the movement of the locking element from the first position to the second position will essentially be prevented.

The first actuation force must be greater than the second force. In this case, the first driving force is between about 6.5 kg and about 8.5 kg, and the second driving force is between 3 kg and about 5 kg.

The lighter further comprises a first engagement surface coupled to the locking member, a second engagement surface coupled to the actuator, wherein when the actuator is moved a predetermined amount before the locking member is actually displaced, the first engagement surface engages with the second engagement surface.

The first engagement surface engages with the second engagement surface when the locking member is moved a predetermined distance after the actuator is moved a predetermined amount. When the locking element is moved before the actuator is moved, the first engagement surface substantially disengages from the second engagement surface.

The lighter further comprises a plunger element connected to the locking element, wherein a first engagement surface is formed on the plunger element.

The lighter actuator is a trigger, and a second engagement surface is formed on the trigger.

Another embodiment of a lighter is a lighter comprising a housing having a fuel supply source, an actuator connected to the housing so that it can be moved to selectively ignite the fuel, a locking element connected to the body to move between the first position in which the actuator is in large force, and the second position in which the actuating element is in a low-force mode, the first engagement surface connected to the locking element ohm, the second engagement surface coupled to the actuator, wherein the actuator while moving a predetermined distance before the actual execution of movement of the locking element engaging the first surface engages the second engagement surface for the displacement resistance of the fixing member from the first position to the second position.

It should be noted that when the actuator is in high power mode, to ignite the fuel, the first actuating force less than about 10 kg must be applied to the actuator, and when the actuator is in low power mode, the ignitor must be ignited by the actuator a second actuation force of less than about 5 kg should be applied.

When the actuating element is moved a predetermined distance before the locking element is moved, the first engagement surface engages with the second engagement surface substantially to prevent the locking element from moving from the first position to the second position.

When the locking element is moved before the actuating element is moved, the first engagement surface and the second engagement surface do not substantially resist the movement of the locking element from the first position to the second position. A first engagement surface is formed on the plunger member, and a second engagement surface is formed on the actuator.

The lighter further comprises a plunger element operatively connected to the actuating element, a biasing element operatively connected to the plunger element for selectively resisting movement of the actuating element, wherein at least a portion of the plunger element is movable from a first position in which the biasing element renders movement the actuator, in a second position in which the biasing element does not resist movement ADDITIONAL element to the same degree as that in the first position.

Another embodiment of the lighter is a lighter containing a housing having a fuel supply source, a trigger connected to the housing to move to selectively ignite the fuel, a locking element connected to the housing to move to selectively change the amount of force required to move the trigger from large mode forces to the low-power mode, while the first force is required on the locking element to switch the lighter from high-power to low-power When the locking member is moved before the trigger movement, it requires a second force exerted on the locking element to switch the lighter from the mode great strength in low power mode when the trigger is moved a predetermined amount before the movement of the locking member, wherein the second force exerted on the fixing element greater than the first force. When the trigger is moved a predetermined amount before the locking element is moved, the movement of the locking element between the high power mode and the low power mode is essentially blocked.

The lighter contains a plunger element operatively connected to the trigger, a displaceable element operatively connected to the plunger element for selectively resisting movement of the trigger, while when the lighter is in high power mode, the trigger moves the plunger element to compress the biasing element.

The lighter further comprises a first engagement surface formed on the plunger member, a second engagement surface formed on the trigger, wherein the second engagement surface is not in the normal state in engagement with the first engagement surface, wherein when the trigger moves a predetermined amount before the actual displacement the locking element, the first engagement surface is engaged with the second engagement surface.

Another embodiment of the lighter is a universal lighter containing a housing having a fuel supply source, wherein the housing includes a grip part, an elongated barrel extending from the grip part and having an outlet for releasing fuel at a distance from the grip part, a trigger connected to the casing with the possibility of sliding for selective ignition of the fuel, a locking element made with the possibility of movement between the first position in which to ignite the fuel to the trigger the first driving force must be applied, and the second position, in which, to ignite the fuel, the second driving force must be applied to the trigger, the first driving force being different from the second force, the force required to move the locking element between the first position and the second position, varies depending on the sequence of operation of the actuating element and the locking element.

In this lighter, a first force is required on the locking element to move it from the first position to the second position when the locking element is moved before the trigger moves, a second force is required on the locking element to move it from the first position to the second position when the trigger is moved a predetermined distance before the actual execution of the movement of the locking element, while the second force acting on the locking element is greater than the first force.

The barrel and the handle part of the lighter have a certain length, while the length of the barrel is approximately equal to the length of the handle.

Another embodiment of the lighter is a lighter comprising a housing having a fuel supply source, an actuator connected to the housing movably to selectively ignite the fuel, a locking element movable to change a force value required to move the actuator to ignite the fuel, while the movement of the actuating element by a predetermined amount before the actual execution of the movement of the locking element of the obstacle It changes the value of the force required to move the actuator to ignite the fuel.

In this lighter, when actually moving the locking element before moving the actuating element, the locking element can be moved to change the value of the force required to move the actuating element to ignite the fuel. The locking element is movable between the first position and the second position to change the force required to move the actuator to ignite the fuel, while moving the actuator by a predetermined amount before actually performing the movement of the locking element prevents the locking element from moving from the first position to the second position .

To ignite the fuel, the first actuating force must be applied to the actuator when the locking element is essentially installed in the first position, and to ignite the fuel, the second actuating force should be applied to the actuator when the locking element is essentially installed in the second position , while the first actuation force is greater than the second force.

The lighter further comprises a first engagement surface connected to the locking element, a second engagement surface connected to the actuating element and in normal condition not engaging with the first engagement surface, wherein when the actuating element is moved a predetermined distance before the locking element is actually moved , the first engagement surface engages with the second engagement surface.

The lighter further comprises a plunger element connected to the locking element, wherein the first engagement surface is formed on the plunger element, the actuator is a trigger, and the second engagement surface is formed on the trigger.

Another embodiment of the lighter is a lighter containing a housing having a fuel supply source, an actuator connected to the housing for movement to selectively ignite the fuel, while the actuator can operate in a high-power mode, in which, to ignite the fuel, the actuator must be the first driving force is applied, and in the low-power mode, in which a second force must be applied to the actuator to ignite the fuel actuation, wherein the first actuation force is different from the second force fixing element for switching the actuation element between the high force mode and the low force mode, while in the case of displacing the actuator a predetermined distance before the actual execution of the movement of the locking element, the switching block a fixing element of the actuating element from the high power mode to the low power mode.

In this lighter, when actually moving the locking element before moving the actuating element, the locking element is configured to switch the actuating element from the high power mode to the low power mode.

The lighter locking element is movable between the first position in which the actuating element is in the high-power position and the second position in which the actuating element is in the low-power position when the actuating element is moved a predetermined distance before actually performing the movement of the locking element in essence preventing the locking element from moving from the first position to the second position.

When the actuating element is moved a predetermined distance before the actual execution of the movement of the locking element, the movement of the locking element does not lead to the switching of the actuating element from the high power mode to the low power mode.

The lighter further comprises a plunger element, in a normal state, connected to the locking element, and when the actuating element is moved a predetermined distance before the locking element is actually displaced, the connection of the fixing element with the plunger element is interrupted.

In the normal state, the locking element is at least partially aligned with the plunger, and when the actuating element is moved a predetermined distance before the locking element is actually displaced, the locking element goes out of alignment with the plunger element.

The first driving force of the lighter is greater than the second driving force.

Another embodiment of the lighter is a lighter containing a housing having a fuel supply source, an actuator configured to move to selectively ignite the fuel, the actuator being connected to the housing, a movable barrel assembly connected to the housing and operatively connected to the actuating element so that when the receiver is in the first position, the actuator is stationary to the extent that is sufficient to prevent ignition fuel.

When the barrel unit is in at least one second position, the actuator has sufficient movement capability to ignite the fuel.

When the receiver unit is located between the first and second positions, the actuator has sufficient movement capability to ignite the fuel.

When the barrel unit is located between the first and second positions, the actuator is stationary enough to prevent ignition of the fuel.

The lighter actuator is essentially stationary when the barrel unit is in the first position.

The receiver unit is rotatably connected to the body.

The actuating element is made with the possibility of sliding.

When the barrel unit is in the first position, sliding of the actuator is at least partially prevented.

The lighter further comprises a cam follower operatively connected to the housing and including a first part for interacting with a barrel unit and a second part for interacting with an actuator.

The barrel assembly includes a cam friction surface, wherein the first cam follower part interacts with the cam friction surface.

The friction surface of the cam forms a first locking slot for engagement with the first part of the cam follower when the barrel unit is in the first position.

The friction surface of the cam additionally forms a second locking nest, spaced from the first locking nest to create resistance to movement of the barrel unit, the first part of the cam follower element meshing with the second locking nest when the barrel unit is in the second position.

The first position is a closed position, and the second position is an extended position, wherein the friction surface of the cam further forms at least one additional locking nest located between the first and second locking nests for engaging with the first part of the cam follower when the barrel unit is in at least one intermediate position between the first and second positions.

The actuator of the lighter is a trigger.

The actuator is part of the actuator assembly.

Another embodiment of a lighter is a lighter comprising a housing having a fuel supply source, an actuator configured to selectively ignite the fuel, the actuator being connected to the housing, a barrel assembly rotatably connected to the housing, and the barrel assembly has an impact position on the trunk of high strength and the position of the impact on the trunk of small force.

The turning force applied to the point of the barrel unit and sufficient to rotate the barrel unit is greater in the position of impact on the barrel of a large force than in the position of impact on the barrel of a small force.

The lighter further comprises a cam follower operatively connected to the housing and comprising a first hooking part, wherein the barrel unit includes a second hooking part and, in the position of impact on the barrel of high force, the first and second hooking parts are in contact with each other.

In the position of impact on the trunk of low force, the first and second hook parts are at a distance from each other. The first hook portion is an outer protrusion, and the second hook portion is a recess. The first hook portion is a recess, and the second hook portion is an outer protrusion.

The barrel unit is rotatable between the closed position and the extended position, while the positions of the impact on the trunk of a large force and the impact on the barrel of a small force are between the closed position and the extended position.

The barrel unit is made to slide between the closed position and the extended position, while the positions of the impact on the trunk of a large force and the impact on the trunk of a small force are between the closed position and the extended position.

In the position of impact on the trunk of a large force, the barrel unit is in the extended position, and in the position of the impact on the trunk of a small force, the barrel unit is in the closed position.

In the position of impact on the trunk of a large force, the barrel unit is in the closed position, and in the position of the impact on the trunk of a small force, the barrel unit is in the extended position.

Another embodiment of a lighter is a lighter comprising a housing having a fuel supply source, an actuator configured to selectively ignite the fuel, the actuator being connected to the housing, a receiver assembly movable between the closed position and the extended position, with the receiver assembly located and fixed with the possibility of release in relation to the housing in at least one intermediate position between the closed position and the extended position.

With the possibility of the release of the receiver is located in the extended position.

With the possibility of the release of the receiver node is located in the closed position.

The lighter further comprises a cam follower operatively connected to the housing, while the cam follower is adapted to receive a barrel assembly allowing release in at least one intermediate position.

The actuator is movable to selectively ignite the fuel, and when the barrel unit is in the closed position, the cam follower prevents the actuator from being movable so that this is sufficient to prevent ignition of the fuel.

When the barrel unit is in the extended position, the cam follower element makes it possible to move the actuator element that is sufficient to ignite the fuel.

When the receiver unit is placed in at least one intermediate position, the cam follower prevents the actuator from being movable so that this is sufficient to prevent ignition of the fuel.

The lighter body defines a longitudinal axis, and the barrel assembly rotates about a pivot axis extending in a transverse direction that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.

The housing forms a first side and a second side, with at least a portion of the barrel unit located between the first side and the second side.

Another embodiment of the lighter is a lighter containing a housing having a fuel supply source, an actuator configured to move to selectively ignite the fuel, the actuator being connected to the housing, a barrel connected to the housing and movable between the first position and the second position, this, when the receiver is in the first position, it is necessary that the first actuating force is applied to the actuator, and when the receiver is If it takes place in the second position, it is necessary that the second actuating force be applied to the actuating element, while the first actuating force is greater than the second force.

The receiver unit is rotatable between the first position and the second position.

The lighter further comprises a cam follower operatively connected to the housing and including a first part for interacting with a barrel unit and a second part for interacting with an actuator.

Another embodiment of a lighter is a lighter comprising a housing having a fuel supply source, an ignition assembly for igniting the fuel, a barrel assembly connected to the housing, a nozzle for releasing fuel, an actuator configured to selectively actuate the ignition assembly, a channel passing through the receiver assembly and including a tube forming a passage for moving fuel from the supply source to the nozzle, a spiral wound wire entering the channel and electrically connected first with incendiary unit and the nozzle.

The receiver assembly further includes a metal barrel, wherein the lighter further comprises an insulated wire providing electrical connection of the ignition assembly to the metal barrel.

The insulated wire is at least partially wound in a spiral around the tube.

Another embodiment of the lighter is a lighter containing a housing having a fuel supply source, an ignition unit for igniting the fuel, a barrel unit rotatably connected to the body and having a nozzle, an actuating element operable to selectively release fuel from the nozzle and actuate the igniter node, at least one element connecting the supply source to the nozzle with the possibility of passage of fluid, and at least one element is electrically connected It is connected to the incendiary unit and to the nozzle, while the barrel unit rotates around the axis of rotation, and at least one element is separated from the axis of rotation and passes, at least partially, through the barrel unit.

The barrel unit forms a hole spaced from the axis of rotation, and at least one element passes through the hole.

The receiver unit includes a hub that rotates around an axis, and an opening is formed in the hub that is spaced from the axis.

The lighter further comprises a first electrode operatively held by the housing, an electrically conductive element spaced from the first electrode and operatively held by the housing, a wire providing electrical connection of the first electrode to the electrically conductive element, a second electrode formed as part of the ignition assembly, an electrical conductor operatively connected to the actuator so that the movement of the actuator leads to the movement of the electrical conductor, while sky conductor electrically connected to the conductive element.

The electrical conductor is slidable along the electrical conductive member.

The lighter further includes a barrel assembly that is movably connected to the body, the barrel assembly comprising a first electrode at its free end, and the nozzle being the first electrode.

Preferred features of the present invention are disclosed in the accompanying drawings, moreover, in several views, similar elements are denoted by the same positions, while the drawings show the following:

Fig. 1 is a cross-sectional side view of a universal lighter according to one embodiment of the construction, with a number of lighter elements removed for clarity and better illustration of various internal parts; the lighter is in the initial state, the barrel unit is in the closed position, the trigger and the locking element are in the initial state, and the plunger element is in the position of a large actuating force;

on figa presents an enlarged, exploded perspective view of some elements of the node for supplying fuel intended for use in the lighter according to figure 1;

on figv presents an enlarged side view in section of the rear of the universal lighter according to figure 1;

figure 2 presents a partial side view of the lighter according to figure 1, and for clarity and better illustration of the various internal parts, such as the locking element, the plunger element and the biasing element, a number of elements are removed, while the trigger and the locking element are in initial conditions, and the plunger element is in a position of high driving force;

figure 3 presents an enlarged, exploded perspective view of the various elements of the lighter according to figure 1 without a housing;

on figa presents an enlarged, exploded perspective view of another embodiment of the design of the plunger element and the piston element for use with a lighter according to figure 1;

figure 4 presents an enlarged side view of the components according to figure 3;

figure 5 presents an enlarged, partial side view of the lighter according to figure 1, while the plunger element is in the position of a large driving force, and the trigger is in the initial position;

Fig.6 shows an enlarged, partial side view of the lighter according to Fig.1, while the plunger element is in the position of a large driving force, and the trigger is in the depressed position;

in Fig.7 shows an enlarged, partial side view of the lighter according to Fig.1, while the locking element is pressed, the plunger element is in the position of low driving force, and the trigger is in the initial position;

on Fig presents an enlarged, partial side view of the lighter according to figure 1, while the locking element is pressed, the plunger element is in the position of low driving force, and the trigger is in the pressed position;

figure 9 presents an exploded, partial perspective view of the lighter according to figure 1, separately showing the housing and receiver unit;

on figa presents an exploded, partial perspective view of the various elements of the receiver unit, intended for use in the lighter according to figure 1;

figure 10 presents an enlarged, partial side view of the front of the lighter according to figure 1, showing the receiver in the closed position;

on figa presents an enlarged, partial side view of the front of the lighter according to figure 10, showing the receiver unit, partially extended and rotated by about 20 °;

figure 11 presents an enlarged, partial side view of the front of the lighter according to figure 10, showing the receiver unit, partially extended and rotated by about 45 °;

FIG. 12 is an enlarged, partial side view of the front of the lighter of FIG. 10, showing a barrel unit partially extended and rotated by about 90 °;

FIG. 13 is an enlarged, partial side view of the front of the lighter of FIG. 10, showing a receiver assembly that is fully extended and rotated about 160 °;

FIG. 14 is an enlarged, partial side view of the front of the lighter of FIG. 10, showing a barrel unit partially extended and rotated by about 135 °;

FIG. 15 is an enlarged perspective view of a cam follower of the lighter of FIG. 1;

on Fig presents a partial side view in section of a second embodiment of the design of the lighter according to the present invention, while the trigger and the locking element are in their initial states, and the plunger element is in the position of a large actuating force;

on figa presents a schematic top view of part of the piston element, the plunger element and the spring with a large force in the lighter shown in Fig.16;

FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional partial perspective view of the lighter of FIG. 16, wherein the latching element is pressed in the lighter and the plunger element is in a position of low actuation force;

Fig. 18 is a cross-sectional partial perspective view of a third embodiment of a lighter construction according to the present invention, wherein the lighter is in an initial state and the plunger member is in a position of high driving force;

on figa presents a schematic top view of part of the piston element and the plunger element of the lighter shown in Fig;

on Fig in section is a partial perspective view of the lighter according to Fig.

Fig. 20 is a sectional view showing a partial side view of a fourth embodiment of a cigarette lighter according to the present invention, wherein the trigger and the locking element are in initial states, and the plunger element is in a position of high actuation force;

on Fig in section presents a partial lateral view of the lighter according to Fig.20, while in the lighter the locking element is pressed, and the plunger element is in the position of low driving force;

FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional side view of a fifth embodiment of a construction of a lighter according to the present invention, with the barrel unit in a closed position;

on Fig in section presents a partial side view of a sixth embodiment of the design of the lighter according to the present invention, while the receiver unit is in the closed position;

on Fig in section presents a partial side view of the lighter according to the present invention shown in Fig.23, while the receiver is in the extended position;

FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional side view of a seventh embodiment of a construction of a lighter according to the present invention, with the barrel unit in a closed position;

FIG. 26 is a cross-sectional side view of a lighter according to the present invention shown in FIG. 25, with the barrel unit in an extended position;

FIG. 27 is a cross-sectional partial side view of an eighth embodiment of a construction of a lighter according to the present invention, wherein the housing includes an electrically conductive strip;

on Fig presents a perspective view of the trigger, electrical contact and conductive strip according to Fig;

on Fig presents an enlarged, partial side view of a ninth embodiment of the structure according to the present invention, while the plunger element is in the position of a large driving force, and the trigger is in the initial position;

on figa presents an enlarged, partial side view of the lighter according to Fig, in which the plunger element is in the position of a large driving force, and the trigger is in the depressed position;

on Fig presents an enlarged, partial side view of a tenth embodiment of the design of the present invention, while the plunger element is in the position of a large driving force, and the trigger is in the initial position;

on figa presents an enlarged, partial side view of the lighter according to fig.30, while the plunger element is in the position of a large driving force, and the trigger is in the depressed position;

on Fig presents an enlarged, partial side view of an eleventh embodiment of the design of the present invention, while the trigger is in the initial position;

on figa presents an enlarged, partial side view of the lighter according to Fig, while the trigger is in the depressed position.

Figure 1 shows an embodiment of the design of a universal lighter made according to the present invention, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that numerous modifications and replacements can be made with respect to various elements. Although the invention will be described with reference to a universal lighter, those skilled in the art can easily apply the principles used to conventional pocket lighters and the like.

Lighter 2 generally includes a housing 4, which can be formed essentially of moldable rigid polymers or plastics, for example, a ternary copolymer of acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene, or the like. The housing 4 can also be formed of two parts that are connected to each other in a manner known to those skilled in the art, for example by ultrasonic welding.

The housing 4 includes various supporting elements, for example, a supporting element 4a, which will be described below. Other supporting elements are made in the lighter 2 for various purposes, for example, to hold the elements or to guide the elements along the path of their movement. The housing 4 further includes a handle 6, which forms a first end 8 and a second end 9 of the housing. The receiver unit 10, which will be described in detail below, is rotatably connected to the second end 9 of the housing.

1, 1A and 1B, it is shown that the handle 6 preferably comprises a unit 11 with a fuel supply source that includes a fuel supply container 12 or a main body, a valve actuator 14, an assembly 15 consisting of a nozzle and the valve, a spring 16, a guide 18 and a holder 20. The container 12 holds the other elements of the fuel supply unit 11 and forms a fuel compartment 12a and a chamber 12b, while it further includes a pair of spaced apart supporting elements 12c extending upwards from his ve the edge of the land. The support elements 12c form holes 12d. The compartment 12a contains fuel F, which may be a compressed hydrocarbon gas, for example, butane or a mixture of propane and butane, or the like.

On figa and 1B shows that the device 14 for actuating the valve with the possibility of rotation is held on the compartment 12A below the supporting element 12C. The device 14 is connected to a node 15, which comprises a valve pipe or shank 15a and an electrode 15b. An electrode 15b may be used as an embodiment. The nozzle and valve assembly 15 is a normally open valve structure that closes under the pressure of the spring element 16 on the device 14 for actuating the valve. Alternatively, a nozzle and valve assembly with a normally closed valve structure may also be used.

An acceptable fuel supply unit 11 is disclosed in US Pat. No. 5,934,895, which is incorporated herein by reference. An alternative device of block 11 with a fuel supply source that can be used is disclosed in US Pat. The fuel supply units disclosed in the aforementioned patents can be used with all of the elements disclosed, or when removing various elements such as wind protection, spring locking elements, locking elements and the like, if qualified specialists in the industry deem it desirable. Alternative block elements with a fuel supply source may be used.

On figa presents a guide 18 with walls for the formation of a slot 18A and protrusions 18b. When the lighter is assembled, the guide 18 will be located between the supporting elements 12c, while the supporting elements 12c are bent outwardly to fit them to the guide 18. Once the protrusions 18b are aligned with the holes 12d, the supporting elements 12c can be returned to their vertical, initial position. The interaction between the protrusions 18b and the holes 12d ensures that the guide 18 is held inside the main body 12.

1A and 1B show that the holder 20 includes a front portion 20a with an opening 20b formed therein and an L-shaped rear portion 20c. The connector 22 for fuel is located on the upper part of the pipe 15A, while the pipe 23 for the passage of fuel enters into it. However, the presence of the connector 22 is optional, and if it is not used, then the tube 23 can be located directly on the pipe 15A.

The holder 20 provides an appropriate arrangement of the tube 23 for the passage of fuel, relative to the node 15 of the nozzle and valve by passing the tube 23 through the hole 20b, so that the tube 23 will be inside the connector 22. The details of the tube 23 will be described below. The rear portion 20c of the holder 20 is located inside the slot 18a of the guide 18. The holder 20 and the guide 18 can be configured so that these elements can be connected to each other by snap so that the tube 23 is appropriately located relative to the node 15 of nozzle and valve. The guide 18 and the holder 20 can be used as a design option, while the housing 4 or other elements of the lighter can be used to hold and position the connector 22 and the tube 23. In addition, the guide and holder 20 can be configured so that their function consisted in the location of the connector 22 and the tube 23 at the pipe 15A.

The container 12, the guide 18, the holder 20 and the connector 22 can be made of plastic. However, the valve actuator 14, the valve shank 15a, and the electrode 15b are preferably made of electrically conductive materials. Block 11 with a fuel supply source may be a pre-assembled block, which may contain a container 12 for supplying fuel, a node 15 of a pipe and valve, as well as a biased device 14 for actuating the valve. When the block 11 with the fuel supply source is located inside the lighter, the support element 4a of the housing helps to place and hold the block 11 in a certain position, as shown in Fig.1. The support element 4b of the housing facilitates the placement of the holder 20 in a certain position.

Referring again to FIG. 1, it shows that the lighter 2 also includes an actuator 25, which facilitates the movement of the valve actuator 14 to selectively release fuel F. In this embodiment, the actuator also selectively drives an ignition unit for igniting the fuel, for example, a piezoelectric unit 26, is activated. Alternatively, the actuating element can provide either a fuel release or an ignition function, while another tion can perform another mechanism or assembly. In the present embodiment, the actuator 25 comprises a trigger. In an alternative embodiment, which is described below, the actuator may be part of the actuator assembly.

FIG. 1B shows that the electric ignition assembly is the ignition assembly 26, which is preferably a piezoelectric assembly, although this is not necessary for all aspects of the invention. The ignition assembly, alternatively, may include other electronic ignition elements, for example, those shown in US Pat. fuel ignition. Alternatively, the incendiary assembly may include a battery having, for example, a coil connected through its terminals. The piezoelectric assembly may be a mechanism of the type disclosed in US Pat. No. 5,262,697. The piezoelectric assembly 26 is schematically represented in FIG. 1B and is partially described in US Pat. No. 5,262,697.

The piezoelectric assembly 26 includes an upper portion 26a and a lower portion 26b that slide relative to each other along a common axis. A coil or return spring 30 is located between the upper and lower parts 26a, 26b of the piezoelectric assembly. The return spring 30 serves to resist the compression of the piezoelectric assembly, and when it is located in the actuator 25, it resists pressing on the actuator 25. The lower part 26b of the piezoelectric node comes into interacting with her camera 12b in block 11 with a fuel supply source.

The piezoelectric assembly 26 further includes an electrical contact or a cam member 32 rigidly connected to the upper portion 26a. In the initial position, the parts 26a, b are separated from each other by the gap X. The cam member 32 is formed of an electrically conductive material. The upper part 26a is connected to the actuating element 25. The spark conductor or wire 28 is partially insulated and can be electrically connected to the electrical contact 29 of the piezoelectric assembly in any known manner.

As shown in FIG. 1, the locking element 34 is located on the upper side of the handle 6, and the actuating element 25 is opposite to the locking element 34 close to the lower side of the handle 6. FIGS. 2-4 show that the locking element 34 generally includes an unsupported movable front end 36, which includes a protrusion 36a extending in a lower direction, and the rear end 38 is rotatably attached to the hinge 40 of the housing 4. Qualified specialists in this field will easily understand that the locking element 34 can also be oedinen to the housing by other means, e.g. cantilevered slidably or rotation. When the locking element 34 can slide, a cam can be used with it.

Figures 3 and 4 show that the leaf spring 42 includes a front end 42a and a rear end 42b. The leaf spring 42 is curved, which is best shown in FIG. 4, with the front end 42a spaced upward from the rear end 42b. The shape of the leaf spring can be changed so that it is flat, depending on the location of the elements in the lighter and considerations regarding the required space. Alternatively, the leaf spring may be located in front of the locking element 34. In addition, the leaf spring may be replaced by a coil spring, a cantilever spring or any other biasing element suitable for biasing the locking element 34.

Figure 5 shows that the rear end 42b of the leaf spring 42 is located inside the housing 4 between the supporting elements 4c so that the end 42b is connected to the housing 4 and the spring 42 acts essentially like a cantilever element. Due to the configuration, dimensions and material of the spring 42, the front end 42a moves freely and moves upward to return the front end 36 of the locking element to its initial position, as shown in FIG. However, the unsupported front end 36 of the locking element 34 can be moved down together with the front end 42a of the spring 42.

Preferably, the locking element 34 is formed of plastic, and the leaf spring 42 is preferably made of a metal having elastic properties, such as spring steel, stainless steel or other types of materials. It should be noted that although the leaf spring 42 is shown attached to the housing 4, as an option, it can be connected to other elements of the lighter.

Next, with reference to FIG. 1, other details of the actuator or trigger 25 will be described. Preferably, the trigger is slidingly connected to the housing 4. The trigger 25 and the housing 4 can be sized and configured such that the movement of the trigger back and forth is restricted. For qualified specialists in this field it will be obvious that, as an option, the trigger can be connected or connected to the housing in another way, for example pivotally, rotatably or cantilever. So, the trigger can be a lever system or can be formed of two parts, while one part can be connected to the housing with the possibility of sliding, and the other part can be rotated.

Referring again to FIG. 3, according to it, the trigger 25 includes a lower portion 44 and an upper portion 46. FIGS. 3-4 show that the lower portion 44 includes a front surface 48 for actuation with a finger, a first camera 50 (shown by dashed lines) and a second chamber 52 (shown by dashed lines). When the trigger 25 is located inside the housing 4, the surface 48 for actuating a finger extends from the housing so that it will be accessible to the user's finger (not shown).

In this embodiment, the upper and lower parts of the trigger 25 are formed as a single part. Alternatively, the upper and lower parts may be two separate parts connected to each other, or the trigger may be part of a node consisting of a large number of parts.

According to figure 4 and 5, the first and second chambers 50 and 52 of the trigger 25 are located horizontally. The first chamber 50 is located below the second chamber 52, while the first chamber 50 is configured so that the trigger return spring 53 enters it. A spring 53 is located between the trigger 25 and the retaining part of the first spring or the supporting element 4d of the housing 4. FIG. 4 shows that the trigger 25 further includes an extension 54 extending in the rear direction from the bottom 44. The second chamber 52 extends into the extension 54 The second chamber 52 is configured so that incendiary unit 26 enters into it (as shown in FIG. 1).

Figure 3 and 4 shows that the upper part 46 of the trigger 25 includes two L-shaped guides. In this embodiment, the guides are made in the form of side cutouts, represented as side cuts 56 in the side wall 57. The cutout 56 includes a first part 56a and a second part 56b in communication with the first part 56a. The second portion 56b includes a wall 56c substantially parallel to the vertical axis V. The vertical axis V is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L and the transverse axis T (shown in FIG. 1). In this embodiment, the guides are cutouts, however, in another embodiment, the trigger may have solid side walls, and the guides may be formed on the inner surface of the side walls.

Figure 3 shows that the upper part 46 of the trigger also includes a rear cutout 58 and a slot 60 in the upper wall 61 of the trigger. The upper portion 46 further includes a forwardly extending engaging portion 62 with an engaging surface 62a. The function of the hook portion 62 will be described in detail below.

As shown in figures 1 and 3, in this embodiment, the upper part 46 of the trigger 25 and the guides 56 form part of a bimodal node. The dual-mode assembly also includes a plunger element 63 and a piston element 74. In this embodiment, the lower and upper parts 44 and 46 of the trigger are formed as a single part. In another embodiment, the lower and upper parts 44 and 46 may be formed as separate parts that are functionally connected to each other.

The plunger element 63, when installed in the lighter, will be located below the locking element 34. The plunger element 63 is essentially T-shaped with a longitudinally extending body portion 64 and transverse head parts 66. In FIG. 4, in the best way it is shown that the head parts 66 have a flat front surface 66a. The surface 66a is generally parallel to the vertical axis V when a plunger element 63 is mounted inside the trigger 25.

Referring again to FIG. 3, according to it, the body portion 64 includes two laterally extending fingers 68 at its rear end, a recess 70 on the upper surface, and a vertically extending protrusion 72 that extends from the lower surface of the body portion 64. The recess 70 may be performed as a design option.

Figures 3 and 4 show that in an alternative embodiment, the wall 56c of the trigger 25 and the wall 66a of the plunger element 63 may have a different configuration. Thus, the walls, alternatively, can be located at an angle with respect to the vertical axis V. For example, the walls 66a and 56c can be located at such an angle that they will essentially be parallel to the line A1, while the angular displacement from the vertical axis V will be make angle β. Walls 66a, 56c, alternatively, can be positioned at an angle so that they are substantially parallel to line A2, with the angle offset from the vertical axis V being an angle θ. Alternatively, wall 56c may be configured to include a V-shaped slot, and wall 66a may include a V-shaped protrusion to fit into the slot of wall 56c, or vice versa.

Figures 4 and 5 show that the piston element 74 includes a rear portion 76 and a front portion 78. The rear portion 76 includes a vertical rear wall 76a for contacting a spring or biasing element 80 acting with considerable force. A spring 80 is located between the wall 76a and the second locking part of the spring or the supporting element 4e of the housing 4. If we again refer to Fig. 4, then according to it, the rear part 76 further includes horizontal cutouts 76b that form the locking element 76c. The cutouts 76b and the locking element 76c allow the piston element 74 to be slidably mounted on rails (not shown) in the housing for sliding the piston element 74 in the longitudinal direction for a predetermined distance so that the plunger element 63 can function as described below.

Figures 3 and 4 show that the front part 78 of the piston element 74 includes two spaced apart arms 82. The shoulders 82 and the front part 78 form a cutout 84 into which the fingers 68 of the plunger element 63 extend. The cutout 84 and the fingers 68 the plunger element 63 is dimensioned and configured to allow rotation of the plunger element 63 with respect to the piston element 74, which is described in detail below. In this embodiment, the plunger element 63 is rotatably connected to the piston element 74, however, in another embodiment, the plunger element 63 can be rigidly connected to the piston element 74, but with the possibility of its elastic deformation.

The front portion 78 of the piston element 74 further includes a downwardly extending support portion 86, which comprises a horizontal platform 88 with an upwardly extending finger 90. Referring to FIGS. 3 and 5, when the piston element 74 is installed inside the lighter, the platform 88 will be located through the rear cutout 58 of the trigger 25, and the finger 90 can be aligned with the finger 72 of the plunger element 63, so that the fingers 72, 90 will hold the plunger return spring 92 between them. The plunger element 63 comes into contact with the lower surface of the upper wall 61 (as shown in FIG. 3) due to the return spring 92, which biases the plunger element up to its initial position.

The preferred embodiments of the plunger element 63 ′ and the piston element 74 ′ shown in FIG. 3A are for use with the lighter 2 of FIG. 1. The plunger element 63 'is similar to the plunger element 63, except that the body portion 64' includes one central finger portion 68 'and a slot 68' '. The piston element 74 'is similar to the piston element 74, except that the front portion 78' of the piston element 74 'includes one shoulder 82' for forming a cutout 84 'for holding the pin 68' of the plunger element 63 'for rotation. When the plunger member 63 'rotates downward, shoulder 82' enters the slot 68 ".

Below with reference to Fig.6-8 will be described in detail the operation of the actuating element 25. According to a further aspect regarding the lighter 2, it, as shown in Fig.9, may include a receiver unit 10, the details of which will be described below. Node 10 with mobility can be connected to the housing 4 and / or it can be formed separately from the housing 4. The node 10 can be rotated between the first or closed position shown in figures 1 and 10, and the second or open, or fully extended position shown in Fig.13. In the closed position, the barrel assembly 10 is tightly bent into the housing 4 for ease of transportation or storage of the lighter 2. In the fully extended position, the assembly 10 extends outward and further from the housing 4.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 9A, the barrel assembly 10 includes a barrel 101 rigidly connected to the base member 102. The barrel 101 is a cylindrical metal tube into which the channel 23 (as shown in FIG. 1) and the wire 28 enter. The barrel 101 also includes an eyelet 101a integral with it and located close to the free end of the barrel. Alternatively, a separate ear can be connected to the barrel.

Referring again to FIGS. 9 and 9A, according to them, the base element 102 can go into a recess 104 formed at the second end 9 of the housing 4. A recess 104 is formed between the sides of the housing 4 and therefore provides for the placement of the barrel assembly 10 between these by the parties.

The element 102 includes two body parts 106a and b, while it is generally cylindrical and forms an opening 108. According to the embodiment shown, the body parts 106a and b form a channel 106c, so that when the body parts 106a and b are connected, the channels 106c form a chamber 107 in them. One of the methods that can be used to connect the parts of the base element is ultrasonic welding. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration or design of the element 102.

A hole 109 is formed in the body portion 106b, and, as best shown in FIG. 10, the hole 109 is an arcuate slot that passes through the body portion 106b and communicates with the channel 106c and the chamber 107 formed therein (as shown in FIG. 9 ) The function of the arcuate slot 109 will be described below in detail.

Referring again to Fig. 9, according to it, the housing 4 includes a pair of axles 110a and 110b on its inner surface 112. The axis 110a is a male element, and the axis 110b is a female element. These axes 110a, b can be dimensioned and configured to snap into place when connected to each other. Alternatively, the axes 110a, b can be joined by ultrasonic welding or other joining methods known to those skilled in the art. In yet another embodiment, axes 110a, b may be spaced apart. When assembling, the axles 110a and 110b extend into the hole 108 for connecting the barrel assembly 10 to the housing 4 with the possibility of rotation. In this way, the axis 110 forms a pivot axis P around which the assembly 10 rotates. The pivot axis P preferably has a transverse direction (i.e., extends from one side of the housing 4 to its other side, but moves vertically away from it) and is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L, however other orientations of the pivot axis P are included in the scope of the present invention. The housing 4 may also include spacers 113 formed on the inner surface 112 of the housing 4 for holding the base member 102 in the recess 104. The member 102 may also include, as an embodiment, a pair of friction elements on its opposite sides. For example, a pair of rubber 0-rings can be mounted on opposite sides of the base element and rely on spacers 113. Friction elements installed in design variants can be used to create resistance to the rotation of the barrel unit 10 about the P axis.

Referring again to FIG. 1, according to it, the lighter body 4 further comprises a vertical wall 4f located at its front end 9. The base member 102 further includes a protrusion 106d generally extending radially from it. The interaction between the wall 4f and the protrusion 106d prevents the barrel 101 from moving in the direction W1 essentially beyond the fully extended position shown in FIG. 13. In addition, when the barrel unit 10 is in the fully extended position, there may be a slight gap between the vertical wall 4f and the protrusion 106d of the base member 102.

As shown in FIGS. 10-14, the lighter 2 may be provided with a cam element 116, which, with the possibility of releasing the barrel unit 10, determines the positions of this unit or holds it in different positions, from the closed (shown in FIG. 10) to the fully extended position ( shown in FIG. 13), and in different intermediate positions (shown in FIGS. 11 and 12) located between said positions. The follow-up cam element 116 can also impede the movement, and more specifically, the sliding of the trigger 25, carried out by the user, sufficient to ignite the lighter 2 when the barrel unit 10 is in the closed position according to FIG. 10, and continues to prevent this sufficient movement of the trigger 25 until the barrel the assembly 10 will not be rotated to a predetermined position, for example, to a position at about 40 ° to the closed position that was mentioned previously.

Such obstruction of the mobility of the trigger 25 can prevent ignition of the lighter by preventing the release of fuel or the formation of a flame. The formation of flame can be prevented, for example, by preventing the creation of a spark.

As shown in FIG. 15, the cam follower 116 may be rotatably mounted on a protrusion 117 (which is best shown in FIG. 9) formed on the housing 4. The cam follower 116 includes a hub 118 as well as a first and a second engaging portion 119, 120 extending approximately from opposite sides of the hub 118. The hub 118 includes an opening 118a for receiving the protrusion 117. The first part 119 includes an end 122 of the follower element for engagement with the cam friction surface 124 formed on element 102, which is the base (see Fig.9). The second part 120 includes a second engaging surface 126a for contacting the first engaging surface 62a (as shown in FIG. 10), which can be formed on the trigger 25. Although the first and second surfaces 62a, 126a are shown as parts of the hooks 62, 126, other forms of engagement surfaces known to those skilled in the art are also within the scope of the present invention. Alternatively, the hook 126 may engage with other elements of the lighter, such as a connecting element to prevent the formation of a flame.

Referring again to Fig. 10, according to it, the cam follower 116 is counterclockwise biased by the biasing member 128, which is a compression spring, so that the end 122 of the follower comes into contact with the friction surface 124 and tracks it. A seat 130 is formed on the housing 4, and a boss 132 (shown in FIG. 15) is formed on the first part 119 for locating the biasing element 128 in a proper place. In an alternative embodiment, the seat 130 and boss 132 may be formed on opposing elements. In addition, although the bias element 128 is in the form of a coil spring, it may alternatively be a torsion spring or leaf spring, or it may be another type of bias element known to those skilled in the art as an acceptable element. The end 122 of the follower may alternatively be biased towards the friction surface 124 of the cam by using the cam follower 116 with elastic properties. For example, the cam follower 116 may be an elastic member that is compressed in the housing 4 so that the end 122 is elastically biased against the cam friction surface 124.

The cam friction surface 124 is a wavy surface and includes a group of first engaging portions 134a-d, shown as retaining sockets 134a-d. The first engaging portions 134a-d may engage with the end 122 of the follower element of the engaging portion 119. The locking slots 134a-d are shown as recesses formed in the base member 102 into which an outer protrusion at the end 122 of the follower can fit, so that the end 122 of the follower will be radially displaced inward, causing the follower 116 to turn clockwise around the protrusion 117. In the shown embodiment, the first locking slot 134a is an inclined cutout larger than cial locking slot 134b-d, which are concave cutouts. The locking seat 134a includes an inclined surface portion 135 to provide a low pressure angle as the end 122 of the follower extends along the cam friction surface 124 within the first locking seat 134a. As a result of such a low pressure angle, the biasing member 128 is gradually compressed when the base member 102 rotates clockwise and the end of the cam member 122 moves from the first locking slot 134a to the second locking slot 134b, thereby creating a smooth and consistent feel for users, when the barrel unit 10 is rotated from the closed position. Such a low pressure angle also reduces wear and stresses arising on the cam follower 116 and on the base member 102.

The present invention is not limited to the shape and arrangement of the locking sockets 134a-d shown, therefore, as an option, the locking parts 134a-d may be bulges, ridges or protrusions formed on the element 102, which engage and offset the end 122 of the follower element in the radial direction, causing the cam follower to rotate counterclockwise. The present invention is also not limited by the number and location of the shown locking nests. In addition, the present invention is not limited to the shape and arrangement of the cam follower 116 and the ends 122 and 126. The cam follower 116, the ends 122, 126 and the locking slots 134a-d may vary, for example, to change the force required to move the barrel unit 10. The layout of the cam follower 116, the ends 122, 126 and the locking slots 134a-d can also be changed to, for example, change the force required to hold the barrel assembly in a closed or extended position, including intermediate positions and I.

If we again turn to figure 10, then on it the lighter 2 is shown with the receiver unit 10, which is in the closed position. In this position, the end 122 of the follower is biased into the first locking slot 134a and is located at a first radial distance R ₁ from the rotation axis P. Since the first locking nest 134a includes an inclined surface portion 135, the assembly 10 must be rotated a predetermined distance, preferably approximately 40 °, before the hook 126 disengages from the hook 62. When the assembly 10 is in the closed position or rotated by a distance less than a predetermined distance, the hook 126 will be aligned with the hook 62 of the trigger 25, so that the walls 62a and 126a of the hooks will mesh when the trigger 25 is pressed. The hooks 62, 126 can be spaced apart or they can be arranged differently, so that the trigger 25 could be partially pressed, but this pressing would not be sufficient to ignite the lighter 2, or, alternatively, the trigger 25 could not be pressed at all.

When the hooks 62, 126 engage with each other, the walls 62a and 126a of the hooks come into contact. The hook walls 62a, 126a are shown oriented substantially parallel to the vertical axis V, which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis L and the rotation axis P. This arrangement of hooks 62, 126 allows you to increase the force required to press the trigger 25, sufficient to ignite the lighter.

Alternatively, hook walls 62a, 126a may be angled. For example, the hook walls 62a, 126a may be angled so that they are substantially parallel to the line B1, which is offset from the vertical axis V by an angle γ, so that the hooks 62, 126 will be connected to each other. This arrangement of hooks will increase the force required to press the trigger 25, sufficient to ignite the lighter. The force required in the case of an arrangement involving mutual connection may be greater than the force required in the case of a vertical arrangement of the walls.

Alternatively, walls 62a, 126a may be angled so that they are substantially parallel to line B2, with an offset from the vertical axis V of the angle δ. When a predetermined force is applied, such hooks can be rejected and disconnected. Such a hook arrangement will increase the force necessary to press the trigger 25, sufficient to ignite the lighter, but to a lesser extent than when the walls 62a and 126a are vertical or pass at an angle γ.

According to an embodiment of the construction of the hooks 62 and 126 shown in FIG. 10, the trigger 25 can be pressed sufficiently to ignite the lighter 2 when the barrel unit 10 is in the closed position, but a larger force is required to do so when the assembly 10 is rotated to an extended position or to one of the intermediate positions due to the interaction between the hooks 62 and 126. The amount of additional force required to press the trigger 25 is sufficient to ignite the lighter 2 when the assembly 10 is in the closed position, can be changed, for example, by changing the angle of the walls 62a, 126a of the hooks and / or by changing the materials used to form the hooks 62, 126.

The barrel unit 10 creates resistance to inadvertent rotation when it is in the closed position, since the rotation of the node 10 in the extended position or in the first direction W1 leads to the passage of the end 122 of the follower along the inclined surface 135 and compression of the biasing element 128. Thus, for rotation the receiver node 10, when this node 10 is in the closed position, the user must exert sufficient force on the node 10 to ensure the passage of the end 122 of the follower on the inclined surface 135 and squeeze ue biasing member 128.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the magnitude of the required force can also be changed by selecting a biasing member 128, a spring with a specific index, and / or by changing the geometry of the cam friction surface 124. As a result of this distinguishing feature, the barrel unit 10 will be held in a closed position with the possibility of its release from this position. According to figure 1, the lighter 2 may further comprise protrusions (not shown) inside the recess 4f of the housing 4 to hold the barrel 101 in a closed position with the possibility of release from it.

On figa, 11 and 12, the lighter 2 is shown with the receiver unit 10, located in partially extended or intermediate positions. In the initial position, which is shown in FIG. 10, the barrel unit has a central axis Cw ₁ . In the first intermediate position, which is shown in FIG. 10A, the assembly 10 is rotated through an angle α of approximately 20 °. The rotation angle α is formed between the initial central axis Cw _{1 of the} barrel 101 and the central axis Cw _{20 of the} present position with the end 122 of the follower (dotted line) in the first locking slot 134a.

In the second intermediate position, which is shown in FIG. 11, the barrel assembly 10 is rotated through an angle α of approximately 45 °. The rotation angle α is formed between the initial central axis Cw _{1 of the} barrel 101 and the central axis C _{w45 of the} present position with the end 122 of the follower in the second locking slot 134b.

In the third intermediate position, which is shown in Fig. 12, the barrel unit 10 is rotated through an angle α of approximately 90 °. The rotation angle α is formed between the initial central axis Cw _{1 of the} barrel 101 and the central axis C _{w160 of the} present position with the end 122 of the follower in the third locking slot 134c.

In the fourth intermediate position shown in FIG. 14, the barrel assembly 10 is rotated through an angle α of approximately 135 °. The rotation angle α is formed between the initial central axis Cwi of the barrel 101 and the central axis C _{w135 of the} present position with the end 122 of the follower between the third locking slot 134c and the fourth locking socket 134d.

In the fully extended position, which is shown in FIG. 13, the barrel assembly 10 is rotated through an angle α of approximately 160 °. The rotation angle α is formed between the initial central axis Cw _{1 of the} barrel 101 and the central axis C _{w160 of the} present position with the end 122 of the follower in the fourth locking slot 134d.

10A, the cam follower 116 is shown by solid lines in its initial position and dotted lines in the radial displacement position. When the barrel 101 is rotated from the initial position by an angle of about 20 °, the end 122 of the cam element (shown by dashed lines) will be in contact with the inclined surface 135 inside the locking slot 134a and the cam follower 116 will be slightly rotated around the protrusion 117, however, the hook 126 (shown by the dashed line) and hook 62 will be aligned enough to engage with each other when the trigger 25 is pressed. Thus, in this position, the trigger 25 cannot be moved 43 sufficiently to ensure Ia ignition lighter 2 without applying a force greater than the force that is sufficient to ignite the lighter in the remaining intermediate positions (shown at 11-12 and 14) and a closed position (shown in Figure 13).

11 to 13, in these positions, the end 122 of the follower is located respectively in the second, third and fourth locking slots 134b, 134c, 134d, all of which are located at a second radial distance R2 from the rotation axis P. The second radial distance Rs is greater than the first radial distance Ri (shown in FIG. 10), as a result of which, when the barrel unit 10 is rotated from the closed position mentioned above, to the intermediate position or to the fully extended position, the end 122 of the follower will be shifted to the first the end 8 (shown in FIG. 1) of the housing 4, causing counterclockwise rotation of the cam follower 116 around the protrusion 117 and rotation of the hook 126 from the alignment position with the hook 62. Thus, in these three positions of the hook walls 62a and 126a will not engage with each other when the trigger 25 is fully pressed. In FIG. 11, the cam follower 116 is shown with dashed lines in the initial position and solid lines in the radial displacement position. 12-14, the cam follower 116 is shown at other offset positions in the radial direction.

The barrel unit 10 creates a variable resistance to rotation. When the node 10 is in one or another of the positions of the application to the trunk of a large force, for example, in the closed position (shown in FIG. 10), the extended position (shown in FIG. 13) and in some of the intermediate positions (shown in FIG. 11 -12) between the closed and extended positions, the end 122 of the follower will come into contact with one of the locking slots 134a-d. At any of these positions of application of a large force to the barrel, the rotation of the barrel assembly 10 will compress the first part 119 of the biasing element 128 when the end 122 of the follower extends along the cam friction surface 124 and is radially outwardly moved by means of the second, third or fourth locking sockets 134b, respectively 134c, 134d. The force required to move the barrel from the closed position is less than the force required to move the barrel from the positions shown in FIGS. 11-13, since the locking slot 134a has an inclined surface portion 135. Therefore, as mentioned above, the user must exert sufficient force on the assembly 10 to compress the biasing member 128 and move the follower 122 from the locking slot to rotate the assembly 10. Thus, the lighter 2 can be selectively and releasably located or held and stabilized in any of the intermediate positions or in the extended position, which is most acceptable. For example, intermediate positions may be acceptable for lighting candles in a vessel, and a fully extended position may be acceptable for lighting devices with a grill for frying meat. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the cam friction surface 124 can be provided with any number of locking slots 134a-d spaced apart at different intervals to create a locking assembly 10 with any number of combinations of different closed, intermediate, and fully extended positions provisions. Qualified specialists in this industry should understand that any number of positions of impact on the barrel of high strength and low force can be located between the closed and fully extended positions. In addition, the closed position may be the position of application to the trunk of a large force or the position of application to the trunk of a small force, and the fully extended position may also be the position of application to the trunk of a large or small force.

On Fig lighter 2 is shown with the receiver unit 10 in the position of impact on the barrel of small force. In the low-impact position, the assembly 10 is partially extended and located at an angle of about 135 ° with respect to the closed position. The end 122 of the follower is offset to the cam friction surface 124 between the third locking slot 134c and the fourth locking slot 134d at point A and is located at a third radial distance R ₃ from the pivot axis. The third radial distance R ₃ represents the normal radius of the cam friction surface 124, so the end 122 of the follower will be located at the third radial distance R ₃ from the pivot axis P in any case when the end 122 of the follower is not aligned with one of the locking slots 134a -d. The third radial distance R _{3 is} greater than the first radial distance R ₁ and the second radial distance R ₂ , whereby the end 122 of the follower will be positioned so that the hook 126 will be rotated and disengaged from the hook 62. Thus, when the end 122 of the follower is in contact with cam surface 124 between the locking slots 134a-d, trigger 25 can be pressed to ignite the lighter. Therefore, as mentioned above, the trigger 25 is deprived of mobility only to the extent that is sufficient to prevent ignition of the lighter 2 when the barrel unit 10 is in the closed position or about 40 ° from this position. In an alternative design, this angle may vary.

Referring again to FIG. 14, according to it, the barrel assembly 10 is depicted in a low-impact position on the barrel when the end 122 of the follower comes into contact with the cam friction surface 124 between the locking sockets 134c and d. Thus, the end 122 of the follower is not in contact with the locking slots 134c and d. In this position, less force is required to rotate the assembly 10 than in the position of impacting the barrel with a large force when the end 122 of the follower is located in the locking sockets 134a-d. In the case of the position of the impact on the trunk of low force, the barrel assembly 10 nevertheless creates some resistance to rotation, since the biasing element 128 is in a state of maximum compression and therefore moves the end 122 of the follower element to the friction surface 124 of the cam, creating friction forces between the end 122 of the follower and the surface of the friction of the cam when the node is rotated 10. Thus, when the barrel unit 10 is in the position of impact on the barrel of small force, the user must apply only a small force sufficient to overcoming the mentioned friction force to rotate the node 10. The position of the impact on the trunk of a large force requires a greater force to rotate the node 10 than in the position of the impact of small force, since the user must provide additional force for further compression of the biasing element 128 and the withdrawal of the tracking element 122 from the locking sockets 134a-d. The assembly 10 will be in positions of impact on the barrel of small force when the follower element 122 is located between the locking sockets 134 a and b and the locking sockets 134b and c.

The geometry of the locking slots 134 and the end 122 of the follower can be changed to increase or decrease the amount of force required to rotate the barrel unit 10 in the position of impact on the trunk of a large force. For example, the locking nests can be relatively deep, having such a size and such a shape as to fit snugly with the end 122 of the follower, and this requires a significant increase in force in the position of impact on the trunk of a large force. Alternatively, the locking nests may be relatively small and have an increased size with respect to the end 122 of the follower to provide a slight increase in force in the position of impact on the barrel of a large force.

10 and 13, moving the barrel 101 in a second direction W2 opposite to the direction W1 allows the barrel 101 to pass into the closed position. When moving to the closed position, the trunk 101 acts as described above, that is, it is held in intermediate positions during movement with the possibility of release (shown in Figs. 11 and 12).

If again refer to figa, it shows one of the embodiments of the design of the channel 23 for use with a lighter 2 according to figure 1. Channel 23 includes a flexible tube 140 defining a passage 142 for providing a fuel supply message of the assembly 11 containing the fuel supply source to the nozzle 143. Thus, the flexible tube 140 allows fuel F (as shown in FIG. 1) to move from the assembly 11 containing a source of fuel supply to the nozzle 143. A suitable material for the flexible tube 140 is plastic. An uninsulated electrical wire 144 is located in the channel 142, which extends from the first end 146 of the tube 140 to the second end 148 of the tube 140. Copper or the like is suitable material for the electric wire 144. In this embodiment, the wire 144, at least in part, can be wound in a spiral. The turns in some areas can be located more densely than in other areas. In an alternative embodiment, the wire 144 may not be wound in a spiral. The fuel passage connector 22 is connected to the first end 146 of the tube 140. The nozzle 143 is connected to the second end 148 of the tube 140 via the connector 147. Thus, the wire 144 acts as an electrical conductor for passing electric charge to the nozzle 143 to create a spark for igniting the fuel . Wire 144 may also reinforce flexible tube 140 to provide resistance to bending.

Channel 23, connector 147 and nozzle 143 are held within a pair of guides and insulating elements 145, one of which is shown in the drawing. When a pair of elements 145 are arranged around these components, an insulator 146 is placed over the end of the elements 145. Thereafter, the barrel 101 is mounted.

As shown in figures 1, 1A and 9A, the tube 140 is held inside the hole 20b of the holder 20 and connected to the connector 22 for the passage of fuel, while the wire 144 passes through the connector 22 and is in electrical contact with the electrode 15b. The second end 148 of the tube 140 is connected to a nozzle 143 located close to the apex 152 of the barrel 101. In this case, the tube 140 provides the movement of fuel F from the node 11 with a fuel supply source to the nozzle 143 at the apex 152 of the barrel assembly 10 through the channel 142. Alternatively, the nozzle 143 may include a diffuser 154, preferably in the form of a coil spring.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 11, the channel 23 and the wire 28 extend from the inside of the housing 4 through at least a portion of the barrel assembly 10. The wire 28 is electrically connected close to the end of the metal barrel 101 connected to the base member 102. The wire 28 may be at least partially spirally wound around the tube 140. The channel 23 extends to the nozzle 143. To facilitate rotation of the barrel assembly 10 with respect to the housing 4, the channel 23 and the wire 28 pass through an opening 109 in the base member 102 and through the chamber 107 (as shown in FIG. 9) inside the element 102. It is preferable that the hole 109 is spaced from the pivot axis P. In this case, when the barrel unit 10 is rotated with respect to the housing 4, the channel 23 and the wire 28 slide inside the arcuate slot 109 from the end 109a to the end 109b. The length of the channel 23 and the wire 28 also provide the ability to rotate the barrel 101.

Once the barrel unit 10 is moved to a partially or fully extended position, the lighter 2 can be powered in two different modes. According to figure 5, each mode involves the creation of resistance in different ways to the undesirable activation of the lighter by those for whom it is not intended. The first operating mode or switching mode with high power (i.e., the high power mode) and the second operating mode or switching mode with low power (i.e., the low power mode) provide in such a way that one or another mode can be used. The lighter on mode 2 with great strength provides resistance to undesirable operation of the lighter by those for whom it is not intended, based on physical differences, and more precisely, on the power characteristics of those for whom the lighter is not intended, unlike users who can operate the lighter. In this mode, the user exerts a large actuating force or a large working force to the trigger 25 to turn on the lighter. Alternatively, the force required to bring the lighter 2 into operation in this mode may be greater than the force that can be exerted by someone for whom the lighter is not intended, but will be in the range of values that can be exerted by users for whom the lighter is intended.

The low-power driving mode of the lighter 2 provides resistance to the unwanted turning on of the lighter by those for whom it is not intended, more based on the recognition capabilities of the users for whom the lighter is intended than in the case of the high-power operating mode. More precisely, in the second mode, resistance will be provided through a combination of recognition capabilities and physical differences, and more precisely - based on the difference in characteristics regarding the size and dexterity of those for whom the lighter is designed and those who should not use it.

The mode of operation with low force can be based on the use by the user of two elements of the lighter to change the force, the application of which to the trigger is required to turn on the lighter - from high power to low power. The low-power operation mode can be based on the user resetting the plunger element 63 from the high-power on position to the low-power on position. The user can move the plunger element 63 by pressing on the locking element 34. After moving the plunger element, the user can power the lighter by applying less force to the trigger. The mode of operation with low power can be based on a combination of physical and cognitive differences between users for whom the lighter is intended and those for whom it is not intended, by changing the shape, size or position of the locking element with respect to the trigger, or, as an option, or as a supplement, by changing the force and distance required to actuate the locking element and trigger. The requirement that the trigger and the locking element work in a specific sequence can also be used to provide the desired level of resistance to unintended actuation.

Next, with reference to figure 5 will be described one of the embodiments of the design of the lighter 2, which can operate in high power mode and in low power mode. The lighter according to figure 3 and 5 has a movable plunger element 63, operatively connected to the locking element 34.

In the initial or resting position in the driving mode with great force, as shown in FIG. 5, the plunger element 63, or rather the portion 66, is located inside the portion 56b of the cutout 56 formed in the trigger 25. The wall 66 of the plunger element 63 is in contact with the vertical wall 56c of the slot 56 and is thus in the on position with great force. When the user tries to actuate the trigger 25, the vertical wall 66c applies force to the vertical wall 66a, which exerts force on the piston element 74, which, through the wall 76a, moves to the compression spring 80. The spring 80 exerts a force F _S that is opposite to the movement of the trigger 25. In the initial position, the spring 80 is not compressed and has a length D1.

In this embodiment, the length D1 is substantially equal to the gap between the support 4d and the end wall 76a of the piston element 74. In another embodiment, the length D1 may be greater than this gap so that the spring 80 is compressed and preloaded when it is installed, or the length D1 can be smaller than this gap.

To actuate the lighter in this mode of high force, that is, when the parts 66 are located in the slot part 56b, the user applies at least a first force F _t1 to the trigger 25, which is essentially equal to the sum of the spring force F _S and all the additional opposing forces Fop (not shown), or more than this amount. The spring force Fs can be the force necessary to compress the spring 80. Opposite forces Fop can be the forces exerted by various other elements and assemblies that will move and be used to turn on the lighter, for example, the force of the return spring 30 (see FIG. 1B ) in the piezoelectric assembly 26, the force of the compression spring 53 and the friction forces generated by the movement of the actuator, as well as any other forces created by the springs and biased elements that make up part or Supplement No. drive element, the drive assembly or a fuel container, or the forces which overcome to activate the lighter. The specific opposing forces Fop in the lighter will depend on the layout and design of the lighter and, thus, will vary from one design of the lighter to another. In this mode, if the force applied to the trigger is less than the first FTI force exerted on the trigger, ignition of the lighter will not occur.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the user exerts a force at least substantially equal to or greater than the first force F _t1 on the trigger on the trigger 25, the trigger 25 moves a distance d, and the plunger element 63 and the piston element 74 compress the spring 80. This movement of the trigger 25, as shown in FIG. 1B, causes the upper and lower parts 26a, b of the piezoelectric assembly 26 to compress each other, which causes the cam member 32 to move on the upper part 26a, which moves the valve actuator 14 to act on the patter assembly 15 a can and a valve for moving the valve shank 15a forward to release fuel F from the compartment 12a. When the cam member 32 comes into contact with the valve actuator 14, electrical communication will be provided between the piezoelectric assembly 26 and the wire 144 (as shown in FIG. 9A). Further pressing the trigger 25 causes the hammer (not shown) located inside the piezoelectric assembly to hit the piezoelectric element (not shown) also located inside the piezoelectric assembly. The impact on the piezoelectric element or crystal generates an electrical impulse that passes through the wire 28 (shown in FIG. 1) to the barrel 101 and the eyelet to form a spark gap with the nozzle 143. The spark also passes from the cam element 32 to the valve actuator 14, then to the valve shank 15a and then to the electrode 15b, wire 144, connector 150 and nozzle 143. An arc is formed in the gap between nozzle 143 and barrel 101, which ignites the fuel.

In the driving mode with great force, when the trigger 25 is pressed, the spring 80 has a length D2 (shown in FIG. 6) less than the length D1 (shown in FIG. 5). During this mode of operation, the locking element 34 is essentially in its initial position and the protrusion 36a does not interfere with the movement of the trigger 25 due to its location and moving forward into the slot 60.

When the trigger 25 is released, the return spring 30 (shown in FIG. 1B) inside the piezoelectric assembly 26 and the springs 53 and 80 move the piston element 74, the plunger element 63 and the trigger 25 to their initial rest positions or facilitate this movement. Spring 16 (shown in FIG. 1B) biases the actuator 14 of the valve to close the assembly 15 of the pipe and valve and the fuel cutoff. This extinguishes the flame emitted by the lighter. As a result, when the trigger 25 is released, the lighter will automatically be returned to its initial state, while the plunger element 63 remains in the on position with great force (as shown in FIG. 5), which requires a large trigger on force.

The lighter can be made in such a way that the user will have to have a predetermined force to ignite the lighter in the mode of driving it with great force. Alternatively, the lighter can be arranged in such a way that in the on mode with great force, the user will be able to ignite the lighter with one movement or with one finger.

Alternatively, if the user for whom the lighter is intended does not want to use it by applying a large first force F _T1 (that is, a large switching force) to the trigger, he can use the lighter 2 in the switching mode with low force (i.e. in the low power mode) ), as shown in Fig.7. This mode of operation contains a large number of movements to enable, and in the shown embodiment, the user performs two movements to move two elements in the lighter to bring it into action. If the rotary barrel unit 10 (shown in FIG. 1) and the cam follower 116 are integrated in the lighter, then the operation of the lighter in the driving mode with great force can include three movements, including moving the barrel unit to the extended position.

In the lighter of FIG. 7, the low power mode includes reinstalling the plunger element 63 in a lower direction so that the spring 80 does not oppose the movement of the trigger 25 to the same extent as in the high power mode. In the low-power mode, a force substantially equal to the second force F _{T2 of the} action on the trigger (i.e., a small actuating force), or greater than that, is applied to the trigger 25 to ignite the lighter when the locking element is pressed. In this mode of operation, the second force F _T2 on the trigger is preferably less and, alternatively, significantly less than the first force F _T1 applied to the trigger.

As shown in FIG. 7, the operation of the lighter 2 in the low-power mode in this embodiment includes pressing the free end 36 of the locking element 34 from the initial position (shown by the dotted line) in the direction of the trigger 25 to the pressed position. Due to the functional connection between the locking element 34 and the plunger element 63, the downward movement of the locking element 34 allows the protrusion 36a to move, which in turn leads to the lower end of the plunger element 63 moving. When the locking element 34 and the plunger element 63 are in the depressed position, the protrusion 36a of the locking element enters the recess 70 (shown in FIG. 3) and the recess 70 provides in this position a horizontal contact surface for the protrusion.

The locking element may be partially or fully pressed to obtain different results. Depending on the configuration of the lighter elements, if the locking element is partially pressed, the wall 66a may be in contact with or near the vertical wall 56c. If the locking element 34 is pressed so that the wall 66a is in contact with or near the vertical wall 56c of the trigger 25, the lighter 2 will still be in high power mode. If the locking element 34 is pressed so that the wall 66a is aligned with or below the wall 56c, then the lighter can be switched to low power mode or will be in this mode. In the case of some arrangements, the lighter will be designed so that when the locking element 34 is fully depressed, the plunger element 63 completely leaves the contact state (for example, will be lower) with the upper part 46 (shown in figure 4) of the trigger 25.

The force applied to the trigger for actuating the lighter in the low power mode, that is, the second force F _T2 , at least must overcome the opposite force Fop mentioned above to actuate the lighter. In addition, if the plunger element 63 is in contact with the trigger 25, the second force exerted on the trigger must also overcome the frictional forces created by this contact during the movement of the actuator. However, the user may not overcome the additional force Fs (shown in FIG. 5) exerted by the spring 80, depending on whether the user has fully or partially pressed the locking element. If partial pressing occurs, the lighter mode will depend on whether the vertical wall 66a has come into contact with the vertical wall 56c or the trigger 25. In the event that the vertical wall 66a has come into contact with the vertical wall 56c, the user still has to overcome significant spring force due to the fact that the extension 66 is still inside the slot portion 56b.

According to FIG. 8, if the element 63 is in contact with the upper surface of the slot part 56a, the forces due to the contact must be overcome. When fully pressed, the user may not overcome any spring forces, since the wall 66a is out of contact with the wall 56c. As a result, the second trigger force F _T2 required for the low force operation mode will be less than the first trigger force F _T1 required for the high force operation mode. If the lighter is designed so that a full pressure on the locking element 34 brings the plunger element 63 out of contact with the trigger 25, the force Fs of the spring (shown in FIG. 5) can essentially be zero. Thus, a predetermined switching force in the presence of a spring force F _S without taking other forces into account can essentially be zero. However, the user must exert a force sufficient to overcome the other forces acting in the lighter to ignite it.

In the mode of operation of the lighter with low power, as shown in Fig. 8, when the trigger 25 is pressed, the gap q (shown in Fig. 7) is reduced. In addition, as shown in Fig. 8, the spring 80 is not compressed and has an initial length D1, the piston 74 remains in its initial position, the spring 53 is compressed, and the trigger 25 moves with respect to the extensions 66. This makes it possible to ignite the lighter in the small mode strength. When the trigger 25 and the locking element 34 are released, the spring 30 inside the piezoelectric mechanism and the return spring 53 move the trigger 25 to its initial position or facilitate this movement. In addition, the leaf spring 42 and the spring 92 move the locking element 34 and the plunger element 63 back to their initial position. Thus, the lighter automatically returns to its initial position, while the plunger element 63 is in the actuation position with high force, therefore, a large force is required to turn on the lighter.

To provide a mode of operation with low power, it is preferable that the user possesses a given level of dexterity and cognitive ability, so that pressing on the locking element 34 and moving the trigger 25 are performed in the correct sequence. In the case of low power mode, the user can use the thumb to press on the locking element 34, and use other fingers to apply force to the trigger. The lighter may be configured such that a force is applied to the trigger, preferably after depressing the locking member 34, to bring the lighter into operation in the proper sequence. Alternatively, a different sequence may be used for inclusion, and the present invention is not limited to the disclosed sequences, and includes such variants that can be worked out by qualified specialists in this field. For example, the sequence may involve a partial application of pulling force to the trigger, pressure on the locking element and subsequent application of pulling force to the trigger on the rest of the stroke. The operation of the lighter in the low-power mode can also be based on physical differences between users for whom the lighter is intended and those for whom it is not intended, for example, by controlling the gap between the trigger and the locking element, or by adjusting the operating forces or the shape and size of the locking element, trigger, or lighter.

To make the lighter so that it is not too difficult to operate it for some users for whom it is intended, it is preferable that the large switching force F _T1 does not exceed a predetermined value. It can be assumed that for the lighter of FIG. 5, the preferred value of F _T1 will be approximately less than 10 kg and more than 5 kg, and more preferably approximately less than 8.5 kg and more than 6.5 kg. It can be considered that such a range of power will not essentially adversely affect the use of the lighter by those for whom it is intended, and at the same time, will create the desired resistance when working with the lighter to those for whom it is not intended. These values are given as an example, therefore, the operating force in high-power mode can be more or less than the above ranges. Skilled artisans in this industry will easily realize that various factors can increase or decrease the greater actuating power that the user for whom the lighter is designed can comfortably attach to the trigger. These factors may, for example, include a lever for applying or exerting a pulling force on the trigger provided by the design of the lighter, friction or stiffness coefficients of the spring in the lighter elements, the layout of the trigger, the complexity of the movement to actuate the trigger, location, size and the shape of the elements, the estimated speed of actuation, and the characteristics of the intended user. For example, the location of the trigger and the locking element and / or the relationship between them, as well as which hands of the intended user are large or small.

The design of internal components, such as the layout of the actuating unit, the layout of any connecting mechanism, as described below, the number of springs and the forces generated by the springs, all this affects the force that the user exerts on the trigger to use the lighter. For example, the requirements regarding the force of action on a trigger that moves along a linear path of inclusion do not coincide with the requirements regarding the force of action on a trigger to move along a non-linear path of inclusion. For inclusion, it may be necessary for the user to move the trigger along a large number of paths, which may make inclusion difficult. Although a preferred linear trigger path trigger is shown in the disclosed structural embodiments, those skilled in the art will appreciate that non-linear paths are also contemplated in the present invention.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 7, the second trigger force F _T2 for the low-power mode of operation is at least 2 kg less than the first trigger force, but this is not necessary. Preferably, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 7, the low actuation force F _T2 is approximately less than 5 kg but more than 1 kg, and more preferably about more than 3.0 kg. As described above, such values are given as an example and the present invention is not limited to these values, and the specific desired values will depend on a certain number of factors mentioned above regarding the design of the lighter, as well as on the desired level of resistance to working with the lighter for those who are not should use it.

One of the distinguishing features of the lighter 2 is that in the high power mode, a large number of actuation operations can be performed while the user creates the necessary actuation force. Another distinctive feature of the lighter 2 is that in the low-power mode, a large number of actuation operations can be performed while the user presses the locking element and creates the necessary actuation force and movements required to ignite the lighter. In particular, if the lighter does not work on the first try, the user can try again to create a flame, again actuating the trigger in low power mode, if the user continues to press the locking element.

16 and 16A, as an alternative embodiment, the lighter 202 is shown. The lighter 202 is similar to the lighter 2 shown in FIGS. 1-4. The lighter 202 includes a trigger 225 with an upper portion 246 in the form of a rib, which extends in the longitudinal direction. The trigger 225 further includes engaging portions 126 on each side of the rib portion 246 that cooperate with the engaging portions 126 on the cam follower 216. The lighter 202 further includes a plunger member 263 (which is shown in FIG. 16A), sliding connected to the piston element 274. The plunger element 263 includes a U-shaped front part and cylindrical elements 263a extending in the rear direction, into which two springs 280 enter, predetermining a large actuating force e. Springs 280 extend into piston element 274. Springs 280 bias the plunger element 263 toward the front end 209 of the lighter. The piston element 274 is rotatably connected to the housing 204 and biased upward by a spring 292.

In the position of the large actuation force or in the initial position, which is shown in Figs. 16 and 16A, the piston element 274 and the plunger element 263 are aligned with the upper part 246 in the form of a rib, so if the trigger 225 is pressed in this mode, then spring 280 acts on plunger member 263 with force Fs. To ignite a lighter, this force must be overcome.

In the low actuation force position or in the low force mode, which is shown in FIG. 17, the locking element 234 is moved down, which causes the front end of the piston element 274 to move down, and as a result the plunger element 263 (as shown in FIG. 16A), while the plunger element 263 enters the gap q (shown in FIG. 16). Thus, when the trigger 225 is pressed, the upper part 246 in the form of a rib moves to the rear end 208 of the lighter without counteraction from the side of the spring 280 (as shown in figa). When the locking element 234 and trigger 225 are released, the trigger returns to its original position under the action of the return spring in the piezoelectric assembly and a spring similar to spring 53 (in FIG. 1). In addition, the piston element 274 and the plunger element 263 return to their initial positions under the action of the spring 292 (shown in Fig. 16). As described above with respect to the lighter 2 according to FIG. 1, an additional spring of influence on the locking element can also be introduced into the structure, which facilitates the return of the locking element 234 to its initial position. Thus, in the position of the low actuation force, a smaller force is required on the trigger than in the position of the high actuation force to ignite the lighter, since the spring 280 significantly opposes the movement of the trigger 225 only when the upper part 246 in the form of a rib adjoins the plunger element 263 in the position of a large driving force. In the position of the low driving force, the movement of the trigger, as described above, can withstand frictional forces and other forces. In another embodiment, the lighter 202c may be modified so that it contains a number of springs 280, but it may also contain one such spring.

On Fig as an alternative embodiment, the lighter 302 is presented. The lighter 302 is similar to the lighter 202 shown in Fig.16-17. The lighter 302 includes a trigger 325 with an upper portion 346 in the form of a rib that extends in the longitudinal direction. The trigger 325 further includes engaging portions 362 on each side of the rib portion 346 that cooperate with the engaging portions 326 on the cam follower 316.

As shown in FIG. 18A, the lighter 302 further includes a substantially U-shaped plunger element 363 and a piston element 374. The plunger element 363 is slidably connected to the piston element 374. A spring 380 predetermining a large actuating force is located between a piston member 374 and a housing support member 304e. The piston element 374 is slidably connected to the housing 304. The plunger element is biased upward by the action of the spring 392.

In the position of the large actuation force or in the initial position shown in Fig. 18, the plunger element 363 is aligned with the upper part 346 in the form of a rib, so if the trigger 325 is pressed in this mode, then the plunger element 363 and the piston element 374 move backward to compress the biasing element 380, which exerts a force Fs on the piston element 374, the plunger element 363 and the trigger 325. To ignite the lighter, this force must be overcome.

In the low actuation force position or in the low force mode shown in FIG. 19, the locking element 334 is moved downward, which causes the plunger element 363 to move downstream of the piston element 374, so that when the trigger 325 is pressed, the upper part 346 in the form of a rib moves to the rear end 308 of the lighter throughout the plunger element 363. As a result, the part 346 does not move the piston element 374 and the biasing element 380 does not counteract the movement of the trigger 325.

When the locking element 334 is released, this element 334 and the plunger element 363 return to their initial positions under the action of the spring 392 (shown in Fig. 18). An additional spring of the locking element may also be integrated into the structure, as described above with respect to the lighter 2 of FIG. 1, which facilitates the return of the locking element 334 to its initial position. Thus, in the position of the low actuation force, to ignite the lighter, a lower force on the trigger is needed than in the position of the high actuation force, since the spring 380 significantly opposes the movement of the trigger 325 only when the rib part adjoins 346 to the plunger element 363. In the position of a low driving force, the friction forces and other forces described above can counteract the trigger movement.

In Fig. 20, as an alternative embodiment, a lighter 402 is shown. Lighter 402 is similar to lighter 1 shown in Fig. 1. The lighter 402 includes a fixed barrel and an actuator assembly that includes a trigger 425 slidably connected to the housing 404. The actuator assembly further includes a pivot member 425a and a connecting rod 425b. The connecting rod 425b comprises an upper portion 425c in the form of a rib that forms a gap. The actuation assembly is further described in US Patent Application No. 09/704688. In lighter 402, incendiary assembly 426 is located in front of trigger 425.

Lighter 402 further includes a dual-mode assembly that includes a plunger element 463, the configuration of which is similar to the configuration of the plunger element 63 of FIG. 3, and a piston element 474, the configuration of which is similar to the configuration of the piston element 74 of FIG. 3. The plunger element 463 is pivotally connected to the piston element 474. A spring 480, which determines a large driving force, is located between the piston element 474 and the supporting element 404e. The piston element 474 is slidably connected to the housing 404, and the plunger element 463 is biased upward by the action of the spring 492.

In the position of the large actuation force or in the initial position, which is shown in Fig. 20, the plunger element 463 is aligned with the upper part 425c of the connecting rod 425b made in the form of a rib, so that if the trigger 425 is pressed in this mode, the hinge element 425a moves the connecting rod 425b forward to contact the plunger element 463. As a result, the plunger element 463 and the piston element 474 are moved in the rear direction to compress the biasing element 480, and the biasing element 480 acts with force F _S on the piston element 474, the plunger element 463, the connecting rod 425b, the hinge element 425a and the trigger 425. To ignite the lighter, this force must be overcome.

In the low actuation force position or in the low force mode, which is shown in FIG. 21, the locking element 434 is moved down from its initial position (shown by a dotted line), which causes the plunger element 463 to move downstream of the piston element 474, so that when the trigger 425 is pressed, the rib-shaped upper portion 425c of the connecting rod 425b moves forward without counteraction from the side of the element 480, since the rib-shaped portion 425c does not move the piston element 474 and the plunger element 463 enters the gap q (showing n in FIG. 20). When the locking element 434 is released, this element 434 and the plunger element 463 return to their initial position under the action of the spring 492 (shown in FIG. 20). Thus, in the position of low actuation force, ignition of the lighter requires a lower force on the trigger than in the position of high actuation force, since the spring 480 counteracts the movement of the trigger 425 only when the upper part 425c in the form of a rib is adjacent to the plunger element 463.

22, as an alternative embodiment, a lighter 502 is depicted. Lighter 502 is similar to lighter 2 shown in FIG. The lighter 502 includes an actuation unit that includes a trigger 525 that is slidably connected to the housing 504. The actuation unit further includes a hinge element 525a and a connecting rod 525b. The connecting rod 525b has a rib-shaped upper portion 525c and an engaging end 525d. The actuation unit is further described in US patent application No. 09/704688. In the lighter 502, the ignition unit 526 is located in front of the trigger 525.

The lighter 502 further includes a barrel unit 510, which is similar in layout to the node 10 of FIGS. 9-14, as well as a cam follower 516 with a hook end 516a and an end 516b, similar in configuration to the cam follower 116 according to FIGS. 9-15 . Like the lighter 2, according to FIGS. 9-14, the barrel assembly 510 includes a cam friction surface 524 and locking seats 534a-d.

When the barrel unit 510 is in the closed position or close to it, then, as shown, the end 516b of the cam follower 516 enters the first locking slot 534a, and the end 516a of the cam follower 516 will be aligned with the hook end 525d of the connecting rod 525b. Thus, the cam follower 516 prevents the sliding of the connecting rod 525b and the trigger 525 that would be enough to ignite the lighter 502. In the lighter 502, the cam follower 516 can rotate counterclockwise when the barrel unit is extended.

At various intermediate positions and in the fully extended position of the barrel assembly 510, which have been described above with respect to the lighter 2, the cam follower 516 is rotated so that the end 516a is out of alignment with the hooking end 525d of the connecting rod 525b. In this position, the cam follower 516 allows the connecting rod 525b and trigger to be moved enough to compress the ignition unit 526 and ignite the lighter.

On Fig as an alternative design shows a lighter 602. The lighter 602 is similar to the lighter 2 shown in figure 1. Lighter 602 includes a trigger 625 with a hook portion 662 that includes an opening 662a. The lighter 602 further includes a cam follower 616 that includes a portion with a hook portion 616a. In the closed position and in the various intermediate positions described above with respect to the lighter 2, the cam follower 616 is configured and sized such that the engaging portion 616a engages with the hole 662a to prevent the trigger 625 from sliding enough to ignite the lighter 602.

In various intermediate positions and in the fully extended position (shown, for example, in FIG. 24) of the barrel assembly 610 described above with reference to FIG. 2, the cam follower 616 rotates counterclockwise so that the end 616 exits the opening 662. In this position, the cam follower 616 allows the trigger 625 to be moved enough to ignite the lighter.

25, as an alternative embodiment, a lighter 702 is depicted. Lighter 702 is similar to lighter 2 shown in FIG. Lighter 702 includes an actuator assembly that includes a trigger 725 that is slidably connected to housing 704. Lighter 702 further includes a barrel assembly 710 that is slidable with respect to housing 704. Like lighter 2 of FIG. 9-14, the barrel assembly 710 includes a cam friction surface 724 and locking seats 734a-d. Lighter 702 also includes a cam follower 716 with an engaging end 716a and an end 716b. The cam follower 716 has a configuration similar to that of the cam follower 116 of FIGS. 9-15.

When the barrel unit 710 is in the closed position shown in FIG. 25, the end 716b of the cam follower 716 extends into the first locking slot 734a, while the hook end 716a of the cam follower 716 will align with the hook part 762 of the trigger 725. Thus, when the barrel unit 710 is in the closed position, the cam follower 716 prevents the trigger 725 from sliding enough to ignite the lighter 702. Ignition occurs when the piezoelectric unit 72b and b is activated children allocated fuel from the fuel assembly 711. In the lighter 702, the cam follower 716 may rotate clockwise when an extension of the barrel assembly.

At various intermediate positions and in the fully extended position of the barrel unit 710 (shown in FIG. 26), the cam follower 716 is rotated so that the end 716b will be inside one of the locking slots 734b-d, and the hooking end 716a will come out of alignment with the hook the end 762 of the trigger 725. At these positions of the barrel assembly 710, the cam follower 716 allows the trigger 725 to be moved enough to compress the ignition assembly 726 and ignite the lighter 702. As described above, when the end 716a is located Inside the locking sockets 734a-d, the barrel assembly 710 will be in the exposure position on the barrel of great strength. The lighter 702 may be configured such that, at various intermediate positions of the barrel assembly 710, the trigger 725 cannot move enough to ignite the lighter 702.

On Fig as an alternative embodiment, the lighter 802 is depicted. Lighter 802 is similar to lighter 2 shown in FIG. Lighter 802 includes a housing 804 with support elements 804a for holding, providing for the possibility of releasing, a conductive strip or element 890 in the housing 804. Before connecting the strip 890 to the housing 804, the wire 28 (which is shown in FIG. 1B) is placed so that it is insulated the end was in electrical contact with the strip 890. An uninsulated end may be located between the strip 890 and the housing 804. Thus, the strip 890 holds the wire 28 in this place inside the housing 804.

A trigger 825, similar to trigger 25, which was described above, is connected to the piezoelectric assembly 826 and includes an electrical conductor 892 connected to the electrode 29 (shown in FIG. 1A) of the piezoelectric assembly.

According to FIGS. 27 and 28, the electrical conductor 892, when installed, has the ability to slide along the conductive strip 890, while the strip 890 and the conductor 892 electrically connect the wire 28 to the electrode 29 (as shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B).

On Fig and 29A presents an alternative embodiment of a lighter 2. Lighter 902 is essentially similar to the lighter 2 shown in Fig.1-4, but with the differences that are described in detail here. The lighter 902 is made in such a way and with such dimensions that the amount of force required to press the locking element 934 varies depending on the sequence of operation of the locking element 934 and the trigger 925. More precisely, the amount of force required to press the locking element 934 may be increased if the user presses the trigger 925 before pressing the locking element 934. In Fig. 29, the lighter 902 is shown in high power mode, with the trigger 925 in its initial position. In this mode, if the user presses the locking element 934 before pressing the trigger 925, a first force F _{L1 is} required to act on the locking element to press the locking element 934 and switch the lighter 902 from the high power mode to the low power mode. According figa, if the user presses the trigger 925 before trying to click on the locking element 934, you will need a second force F _L2 impact on the locking element (which can be more, and preferably more than the first force F _L1 impact on the locking element) to press on the locking element 934 and switching the lighter 902 from high power mode to low power mode. Thus, if the user tries to press the trigger 925 when the lighter 902 is in high power mode, and then tries to press the locking element 934 to switch the lighter 902 to low power, the force F _L acting on the locking element will be increased and may prevent pressing on the locking element 934.

One illustrative example of a structure that provides such a change in the force F _L acting on the locking element is shown in FIGS. 29 and 29A. They show that the first engagement surface 967 may be associated with the locking member 934, and the second engagement surface 927 may be associated with a portion of the trigger 925 (e.g., wall 956c). For illustrative purposes, the first engagement surface 967 is shown as an inclined surface formed on the plunger element 963, and the second engagement surface 927 is shown in the form of a mating inclined surface formed on the trigger 925, although other arrangements are possible. For example, the first engagement surface 967 may be formed on the locking member 934 or on the piston element 974, and the second engagement surface 927 may be formed on the housing 904. When the lighter 902 is in high power mode and the trigger 925 is in the initial position, as shown on Fig, the first engagement surface 967 and the second engagement surface 927 are made so that if the user tries to press on the locking element 934 to switch the lighter 902 in the low position, created as a result At that, moving the plunger 963 will actually lead to the engagement of the first engagement surface 967 with the second engagement surface 927. Thus, in this state, the force F _L1 required to press the locking element 934 and switch the lighter 902 to low power should be sufficient only for in order to overcome the force of the spring 992, as a variant of the leaf spring 942, and any secondary frictional forces. In the lighter of FIG. 29, the first engagement surface 967 and the second engagement surface 927 are spaced apart from each other by a distance X that is sufficient to move the locking element 934 to a low position by means of the first force F _L1 acting on the locking element.

If the user presses the trigger 925 before pressing on the locking element 934, as shown in figa, the distance between the first engagement surface 967 and the second engagement surface 927 is reduced (this decrease in distance is indicated by X). As a result, the first engagement surface 967 may engage with the second engagement surface 927 when the user presses the locking element 934. This engagement provides resistance to pressing on the locking element 934 in addition to the resistance created by the spring 922, as an alternative to the leaf spring 942, and which or secondary frictional forces, as a result of which the force F _L2 acting on the locking element will be greater than the force F _L1 . More precisely, the interaction between the first engagement surface 967 and the second engagement surface 927 (for example, the relative sliding of the inclined mating surfaces) created by pressing the locking element 934, can cause the plunger 963 to move to the piston element 974 and compress the spring 980. This compression of the spring 980 provides additional resistance to movement of the locking element 934. As an option or as a complement, the interaction between the first engagement surface 967 and the second engagement surface 927 can can cause the trigger 925 and / or the locking element 934 to move towards the user's finger and create additional resistance to the movement of the locking element 934.

Qualified specialists in this field will understand that the lighter 902 can be made in such a way that the trigger 925 can be partially pressed before engaging with each other the first engagement surface 967 and the second engagement surface 927 (for example, the distance X may be sufficient to partially press on the trigger 925 did not lead to the contact of the first engagement surface 967 with the second engagement surface 927 when the locking element 934 was pressed initially). In this case, the user can move the trigger 925 by a predetermined distance before pressing the locking element 934, while the force required to press the locking element 934 and switch the lighter 902 to low power remains the same force F _L1 acting on the locking element, however when the trigger 925 is moved a distance greater than a predetermined one, the force required to press the locking element 934 increases to a second value F _L2 .

30 and 30A, as a variant of the lighter 902, a lighter 1002 is depicted. The lighter 1002 is substantially similar to the lighter 902, except that the pressing of the locking element 1034 by the user can essentially be prevented if the trigger 1025 is pressed before pressing the locking element 1034. Thus, if the user pressed the trigger 1025 when the lighter 1002 was in high power mode, and after that an attempt is made to press the locking element 1034 to switch the lighter 1002 to low power mode, then the first surface is the heel 1067 will engage with the second surface of the engagement 1027 to actually prevent or block the movement of the locking element 1034 in the low position. This can be done, for example, by forming the first engagement surface 1067 and the second engagement surface 1027 in the form of surfaces or protrusions that will overlap or adjoin each other when the trigger 1025 is pressed before pressing the locking element 1034. As shown in 30 and 30A, there may be a small gap between the first and second engagement surfaces 1067, 1027, so that the first and second engagement surfaces 1067, 1027 will engage with each other only after moving the locking lementa 1034 a predetermined distance after moving a predetermined distance trigger 1025. As an alternative, in fact there may be no gap between the first and second engagement surfaces 1027, 1067, so that these surfaces will be in contact prior to movement of the locking member 1034 a predetermined distance.

In the illustrative embodiments of the construction shown in FIGS. 30 and 30A, the first and second engagement surfaces 1067, 1027 are shown substantially parallel to each other, however, alternatively, the first and second engagement surfaces 1067, 1027 may be angled with respect to each other to friend. In addition, although the first and second engagement surfaces 1067, 1027 are essentially shown as horizontal surfaces (that is, they are substantially parallel with respect to the direction of movement Z of the actuator 1025), they may alternatively be surfaces extending under a small angle (i.e. at an angle to the Z direction). In one illustrative embodiment, the first engagement surface 1067 and / or the second engagement surface 1027 may extend at an angle to the Z direction of about 5 °, but other angles are possible. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the first engagement surface 1067 and the second engagement surface 1027 are not limited to the presented configurations and other configurations are possible. For example, a first engagement surface 1067 may be formed on the piston element 1074, and a second engagement surface 1027 may be formed on the housing 1004. In addition, the first engagement surface 1067 and / or the second engagement surface 1027 may be hooked or some other shape providing engagement known to those skilled in the art.

When the lighter 1002 is in high power mode and the trigger 1025 is in the initial position, which is shown in FIG. 30, the first engagement surface 1067 and the second engagement surface 1027 are spaced apart from each other. The distance Y will be sufficient to in the event of a user attempting to press on the locking element 1034 to switch the lighter 1002 to the low power position, the resulting movement of the plunger 1063 would not actually lead to the engagement of the first engagement surface 1067 with the second engagement surface 1027. Kim, in this state, the user can press the fixing 1034 element to switch lighter 1002 in low power mode until the force F _L, acts on the locking member sufficient to overcome the force of the spring action 1092, as an embodiment of the leaf spring 1042 and any accompanying minor friction forces.

If the user presses the trigger 1025 before pressing on the locking element 1034, as shown in FIG. 30A, then the first engagement surface 1067 is superimposed on the second engagement surface 1027. As a result, the first engagement surface 1067 adjoins the second engagement surface 1027 when the user presses on the locking element 1034. This will essentially prevent or block pressing on the locking element 1034. For pressing the locking element 1034, when the first engagement surface 1067 adjoins the second of the engagement surface 1027, the user would have to exert a force that would be sufficient to break or deform one or more elements of the lighter 1002. Thus, according to this embodiment, the user will actually prevent the locking element 1034 from moving to low power mode if before pressing The trigger 1025 is pressed on the locking element 1034.

Qualified specialists in this field will understand that the lighter 1002 can be made in such a way that the trigger 1025 can be partially pressed before engaging with each other the first engagement surface 1067 and the second engagement surface 1027. In this case, the user can move the trigger 1025 by a predetermined distance before pressing on the locking element 1034 and at the same time can press on the locking element 1034 and switch the lighter 1002 to low power mode, however, when the trigger 1025 is moved to a distance that is longer than At this distance, the first and second engagement surfaces 1067 and 1027 will mesh with each other, effectively preventing or blocking the movement of the locking element 1034.

FIGS. 31 and 31A show another embodiment of the lighter 902 in the form of a lighter 1102. In this embodiment, moving the trigger 1125 a predetermined distance before moving the locking element 1134 can block the function of the locking element 1134 [i.e., the locking element 1134 can still move from the first position to the second position, however, this movement will not lead to the fixing element 1134 performing its function (that is, switching the lighter from high power to low power)]. This can be done, for example, by making the locking element 1134 and / or plunger 1163 such that the locking element 1134 essentially loses contact with the plunger 1163 when the trigger 1125 moves a predetermined distance before pressing the locking element 1134. More precisely, as shown in Fig. 31, when the trigger 1125 is in the initial position (i.e., not in the pressed position), the protrusion 1136a and the plunger 1163 will at least partially coincide with each other (that is, they will slightly overlap each other), while pressing the lock The sealing element 1134 can provide movement transfer to the plunger 1163 from a position of high force (shown) to a position of low force (not shown). In the state shown in Fig.31, the force F _L1 , which is required to press the locking element 1134 and switch the lighter 1102 to low power, should be sufficient only to overcome the forces created by the spring 1192, as an option leaf spring 1142 , and any secondary friction forces. However, as shown in FIG. 31A, when the trigger 1125 is moved a predetermined distance before pressing on the locking element 1134, the protrusion 1136a and the plunger 1163 come out of alignment with each other (for example, they will not overlap with each other), resulting in pressing the locking element 1134 will not cause the plunger 1163 to move from the high force position to the low force position. In the state shown in figa, the force F _L2 required to press the locking element 1134, should be sufficient only to overcome the force of the leaf spring 1142, used as a design option, and any secondary friction forces, however, as was described above, moving the locking element 1134 will not cause the lighter 1102 to switch to low power mode.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the lighter 1102 is not limited to the structures shown and described, and that any number of elements can be developed to block the function of the locking element 1134 by moving the trigger 1125 by a predetermined amount before pressing the locking element 1134.

Qualified specialists in this industry will understand that the lighters 902, 1002, 1102 are not limited to the structures shown and described, and that any number of structures can be developed to change the force of action on the locking element.

Qualified specialists in this field will understand that the locking element 934, 1034, 1134 is not limited to the "dual-mode locking element" described here, and, as an option or as an addition, the locking element can control other functions of the lighter.

Although various embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it should be borne in mind that the various distinguishing features of each embodiment of the structure can be used both individually and in combination with each other. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein. In addition, it should be borne in mind that those skilled in this field who may be interested in the present invention may have ideas for creating variants and modifications that are within the essence and scope of the present invention. For example, the insulated wire 28 (shown in FIG. 1B) can be replaced, at least in part, by a coil-wound spring concentrically located outside of channel 23, in which case the coil-wound spring is preferably at least partially insulated to prevent the formation of an arc from the spring to other elements of the lighter. Another example is that the receiver unit, as an option, can be made with the possibility of rotation relative to the housing around a different axis or, in addition, with the possibility of movement or sliding with respect to the housing. Another example is that in all these embodiments, the locking element can be used together with a separate biasing element to return the locking element to its initial position after pressing it, or without such a biasing element. When a separate biasing element is not used, it is recommended that the locking element be resiliently deformable. Such a modification may require additional changes that are known to those skilled in the art to provide electrical communication between the piezoelectric assembly and the nozzle.

In addition, although in the design embodiments described here, the low-power mode is based on the user's work with two elements (for example, a trigger and a locking element), in the alternative, the low-power mode can be based on the user's work with additional elements (for example, a trigger and two fixing elements or trigger, locking element and button for gas release).

According to another example, the plunger element in any of the above embodiments may be configured in such a way that a part of the plunger element driven by a finger is on the outside of the housing and the rest of the plunger element is inside the housing. Thus, the plunger element can be moved from the position of the high driving force to the position of the low driving force by touching the user's finger with the drive portion of the plunger element. In the case of this embodiment, the lighter may not contain a locking element.

According to another example, a spring 53 may not be present in the lighter 2 (FIG. 1). In such an embodiment, the plunger element 63 may be configured to include a protrusion, and the housing 4 or another element may interact with the protrusion, so that In high power mode, spring 80 can be compressed to prevent ignition of the lighter. When the trigger is released after ignition in high power mode, the spring 80 returns it to its initial position. However, in the low-power mode, interaction with the protrusion prevents compression of the spring, which determines a large force, to the same extent as in the high-power mode, so less force is required to ignite the lighter. In such a lighter, the trigger, after being pressed, can be returned to its initial position by means of a return spring in the piezoelectric assembly.

In addition, the lighter may individually or in combination include such distinctive features as described above, such as operating in two modes, the presence of a rotary barrel unit, a cam follower, and a channel. As a result, the distinguishing features of the lighter 2 can be used on their own or in combination with some of the other known distinguishing features.

Accordingly, all suitable modifications can easily be created by qualified specialists in this field on the basis of the content provided here, while all of them will be within the scope and essence of the present invention and should be included in the present invention as additional options for its implementation. In addition, the hallmarks of design options can be combined to provide additional results regarding cognitive ability, for example, a more complex way to trigger the trigger to make it difficult to turn on the lighter. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is defined as indicated in the attached claims.

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1. A lighter comprising a housing having a fuel supply source, an actuator for selective ignition of fuel connected to the housing, a locking element configured to be actuated by a user between a first position and a second position, wherein the user exerts a first driving force on the actuator in action for igniting the fuel when the locking element is installed in the first position, and applies a second driving force to the actuating element in action for igniting the fuel when the locking element is installed in the second position, the first driving force being greater than the second force. 2. The lighter according to claim 1, further comprising a biasing element operatively connected to the locking element. 3. The lighter according to claim 1, additionally containing a plunger element operatively connected to the locking element. 4. The lighter according to claim 1, in which a predetermined actuation force is required to move the actuator to the lighter actuation position, wherein the first actuation force is greater than the predetermined actuation force. 5. The lighter according to claim 1, wherein the second actuation force is substantially zero. 6. The lighter according to claim 1, in which the actuating element is a trigger connected to the housing with the possibility of movement. 7. The lighter according to claim 1, in which the actuating element is part of the actuating unit. 8. The lighter according to claim 1, which is configured to be actuated by two different movements. 9. The lighter according to claim 1, further comprising an ignition assembly for igniting the fuel, wherein the ignition assembly is a piezoelectric assembly. 10. The lighter according to claim 1, in which the locking element is rotatably connected to the housing. 11. Lighter according to claim 3, in which the locking element further comprises front and rear ends, while the front end is movable from an initial position in which the plunger element is in a first position to an end position in which the plunger element is in second position. 12. Lighter according to claim 3, in which the actuating element further comprises a wall, while when the locking element is in the first position, the plunger element is in contact with the wall. 13. Lighter according to item 12, in which the plunger element is disconnected from the wall when the locking element is in the second position. 14. Lighter according to claim 3, in which the plunger element is operatively connected to the actuating element when the locking element is in the first position. 15. The lighter according to claim 3, further comprising a piston element, slidingly connected to the housing and a biasing element located between the piston element and the housing support element, wherein the plunger element is rotatably connected to the piston element, and when the fixing element is in the first position, the piston element is moved to compress the biasing element to actuate the lighter. 16. The lighter according to clause 15, in which, when the locking element is in the second position and the lighter is actuated, the movement of the plunger element and the piston element is not enough to compress the biasing element. 17. The lighter according to claim 3, further comprising a piston element rotatably connected to the housing and a biasing element located between the piston element and the plunger element, wherein the plunger element is slidingly connected to the piston element. 18. The lighter according to claim 1, in which, after a large number of actuations, the first actuation force substantially remains constant. 19. The lighter according to claim 3, in which, when the locking element is installed in the first position, to actuate the actuating element, it is necessary to apply a force of about 6.5 to 8.5 kg to this element, and when the locking element is installed in the second position , to actuate the actuating element, it is necessary to apply a force of about 3 to 5 kg to this element. 20. Lighter according to claim 3, in which to bring the lighter into action when the locking element is in the first position, you need to use one finger of the user, and to bring it into action when the locking element is in the second position, you must use the first and second user's fingers. 21. The lighter according to claim 3, which is arranged and configured to be actuated by moving the locking element before moving the actuating element. 22. The lighter according to claim 1, which is arranged and configured to be actuated based on the physical characteristics of the user when the locking element is in the first position, and more so on the basis of recognition capabilities and dexterity of the user when the locking element is in the second position . 23. The lighter according to claim 1, which is a universal lighter. 24. A lighter comprising a housing having a fuel supply source, an actuator for selectively releasing fuel, an ignition assembly for igniting the released fuel, a locking element coupled to the housing for moving between the first position and the second position, a plunger element operatively connected to the fixing element, a biasing element operatively connected to the plunger element, while at least part of the plunger element is configured to reinstall ohm of the locking element from the first position, which causes the resistance of the biasing element to the movement of the actuating element, in the second position, so that the biasing element does not resist the movement of the actuating element to the same extent as in the first position. 25. Lighter according to paragraph 24, in which the plunger element is separated from the locking element. 26. A lighter comprising a housing having a fuel supply source, an ignition assembly for igniting the released fuel, an actuator connected to the housing, a predetermined actuation force being required to move the actuator to the actuator's actuating position, a resettable plunger element located in the housing, while in the first position, the plunger element is connected to the actuating element so that the first actuating force is required, greater than predetermined actuation force to move the actuator to the actuation position. 27. The lighter of claim 26, wherein the plunger member is movable to a second position, so that a user exerts a second actuation force to move the actuator to the actuation position, wherein the second actuation force is less than the first force. 28. The lighter of claim 26, wherein the actuator is at least one trigger. 29. A lighter comprising a housing having a fuel supply source, an actuator for selective ignition of fuel connected to the housing, first and second obstructing elements at least to increase the difficulty of moving the actuator for igniting the fuel, at least one of the obstructing elements provides the ability to move the actuator and sufficiently limits its mobility to prevent ignition of the fuel. 30. The lighter according to clause 29, further comprising a movable barrel unit, wherein the first obstructing element increases the difficulty of moving the actuator based on the position of the barrel unit. 31. The lighter according to clause 29, in which the second obstructing element contains a plunger element. 32. The lighter according to clause 29, in which the user applies to the actuator the first actuating force to ignite the fuel when the plunger element is in the first position, and applies to the actuator the second actuating force to ignite the fuel when the plunger element is in the second position, while the first driving force is greater than the second force. 33. A lighter comprising a housing having a fuel supply source, an actuator for selectively igniting fuel connected to the housing, the actuator being movable to operate in a driving mode with high force and in a driving mode with low force . 34. A lighter comprising, a housing having a fuel supply source, an actuator connected to the housing so as to move for selective ignition of the fuel, a locking element configured to move between a first position in which the first element must be attached to ignite the fuel actuation force, and a second position in which, to ignite the fuel, a second actuation force must be applied to the actuator The action, wherein the first actuating force is different from the second force, the force required to move the locking member between a first position and a second position varies depending on the sequence of work and the actuating element of the locking element. 35. The lighter according to clause 34, in which the first force is required to act on the locking element to move it from the first position to the second position when the locking element is moved before the actuator is moved, the second force is required to act on the locking element to move it from the first position to the second the position when moving the actuating element by a predetermined amount before actually performing the movement of the locking element, while the second force acting on the fixing e ement greater than the first force. 36. The lighter according to clause 34, in which when moving the actuating element by a predetermined amount before actually performing the movement of the locking element, essentially, the movement of the locking element from the first position to the second position will be prevented. 37. The lighter of claim 34, wherein the first actuation force is greater than the second force. 38. The lighter of claim 34, wherein the first actuation force is between about 6.5 and about 8.5 kg, and the second actuation force is between 3 and about 5 kg. 39. The lighter according to clause 34, further comprising a first engagement surface connected to the locking element, a second engagement surface connected to the actuating element, while when moving the actuating element by a predetermined amount before actually performing the movement of the locking element, the first engagement surface engages with second engagement surface. 40. Lighter according to § 39, in which the first engagement surface engages with the second engagement surface when the locking element is moved a predetermined distance after the actuator is moved a predetermined amount. 41. Lighter according to § 39, in which when moving the locking element before moving the actuating element, the first engagement surface essentially disengages from the second engagement surface. 42. A lighter according to claim 39, further comprising a plunger element connected to the locking element, wherein a first engagement surface is formed on the plunger element. 43. Lighter according to § 39, in which the actuating element is a trigger, and the second engagement surface is formed on the trigger. 44. A lighter comprising a housing having a fuel supply source, an actuator connected to the housing so as to move for selective ignition of the fuel, a locking element connected to the body to move between the first position in which the actuator is in high power mode, and the second position, in which the actuating element is in the low-power mode, the first engagement surface connected to the locking element, the second engagement surface, connected to the actuating element, while moving the actuating element a predetermined distance before actually performing the movement of the locking element, the first engagement surface is engaged with the second engagement surface to resist movement of the locking element from the first position to the second position. 45. The lighter according to item 44, in which, when the actuator is in high power mode, to ignite the fuel, the first actuating force less than about 10 kg must be applied to the actuator, and when the actuator is in low power mode, in order to ignite the fuel, a second actuating force of less than about 5 kg must be applied to the actuator. 46. The lighter according to item 44, in which when the actuating element is moved a predetermined distance before the locking element is moved, the first engagement surface engages with the second engagement surface, essentially to prevent the locking element from moving from the first position to the second position. 47. The lighter according to item 44, in which when the locking element is moved before the actuating element is moved, the first engagement surface and the second engagement surface do not substantially resist the movement of the locking element from the first position to the second position. 48. The lighter according to item 44, further comprising a plunger element operatively connected to the actuator element, a biasing element operatively connected to the plunger element for selectively resisting movement of the actuator element, wherein at least a portion of the plunger element is movable from the first position, in which the biasing element resists the movement of the actuating element to a second position in which the biasing element does not resistance to movement of the actuator to the same extent as in the first position. 49. The lighter of claim 48, wherein the first engagement surface is formed on the plunger member and the second engagement surface is formed on the actuator. 50. A lighter containing a housing having a fuel supply source, a trigger connected to the housing to move to selectively ignite the fuel, a locking element connected to the housing to move to selectively change the amount of force required to move the trigger from high power mode to low force, and the first force is required on the locking element to switch the lighter from high power mode to low power mode, when the locking element is moved to trigger displacement requires a second force exerted on the locking element to switch the lighter from the high power mode to low power mode when the trigger is moved a predetermined amount before the movement of the locking member, wherein the second force exerted on the fixing element greater than the first force. 51. The lighter according to claim 50, wherein when the trigger is moved a predetermined amount before the locking element is moved, the movement of the locking element between the high power mode and the low power mode is essentially blocked. 52. A lighter according to claim 50, comprising a plunger element operatively connected to the trigger, a displaceable element operatively connected to the plunger element for selectively resisting movement of the trigger, while when the lighter is in high power mode, the trigger moves the plunger element to compress the biasing element . 53. The lighter according to paragraph 52, further comprising a first engagement surface formed on the plunger member, a second engagement surface formed on the trigger, the second engagement surface being in the normal state not engaged with the first engagement surface, wherein when the trigger moves by a predetermined amount before actually performing the movement of the locking element, the first engagement surface engages with the second engagement surface. 54. A universal lighter comprising a housing having a fuel supply source, wherein the housing includes a grip part, an elongated barrel extending from the grip part and having an outlet for releasing fuel at a distance from the grip part, a trigger that is slidingly connected to the housing for selective ignition of fuel, a fixing element configured to move between a first position in which a first force must be applied to the trigger to ignite the fuel actuation, and a second position, in which, to ignite the fuel, a second actuation force must be applied to the trigger, the first actuation force being different from the second force, the force required to move the locking element between the first position and the second position , varies depending on the sequence of operation of the actuating element and the locking element. 55. The universal lighter according to item 54, in which a first force is required to act on the locking element to move it from the first position to the second position when the locking element is moved before the trigger is moved, a second force is required to act on the locking element to move it from the first position to the second position when the trigger is moved a predetermined distance before actually performing the movement of the locking element, while the second force acting on the locking element is greater than the first s. 56. The universal lighter according to item 54, in which the barrel and grip part have a certain length, while the length of the barrel is approximately equal to the length of the handle. 57. A lighter comprising a housing having a fuel supply source, an actuator connected to the housing movably to selectively ignite the fuel, a locking element movable to change a force value required to move the actuator to ignite the fuel, while the actuating element by a predetermined amount before the actual execution of the movement of the locking element prevents the force value from changing, required to move the actuator to ignite the fuel. 58. The lighter according to clause 57, in which when actually moving the locking element before moving the actuating element, the locking element can be moved to change the value of the force required to move the actuating element to ignite the fuel. 59. The lighter according to clause 57, in which the locking element is arranged to move between the first position and the second position to change the value of the force required to move the actuator to ignite the fuel, while moving the actuator by a predetermined amount before actually performing the movement of the locking element prevents the locking element from moving from the first position to the second position. 60. The lighter of claim 59, wherein a first actuation force must be applied to the actuator to ignite the fuel when the locking element is substantially installed in the first position, and a second actuator force must be applied to ignite the fuel to the actuator in action, when the locking element is essentially installed in the second position, while the first actuating force is greater than the second force. 61. The lighter according to clause 57, further comprising a first engagement surface connected to the locking element, a second engagement surface connected to the actuating element and in normal condition not engaging with the first engagement surface, wherein when the actuating element is moved to a predetermined the distance before actually performing the movement of the locking element, the first engagement surface engages with the second engagement surface. 62. The lighter of claim 61, further comprising a plunger member connected to the locking member, wherein the first engagement surface is formed on the plunger member, the actuator is a trigger, and the second engagement surface is formed on the trigger. 63. A lighter comprising a housing having a fuel supply source, an actuator connected to the housing for movement to selectively ignite the fuel, the actuator may operate in a high-power mode in which a first force must be applied to ignite the fuel actuation, and in the mode of low power, in which, to ignite the fuel, a second actuation force must be applied to the actuator, p In this case, the first actuating force is different from the second force, the fixing element for switching the actuating element between the high-power mode and the low-power mode, in this case, when the actuating element is moved a predetermined distance before the actual execution of the movement of the locking element, the switching block of the locking element of the actuating element from high power mode to low power mode. 64. The lighter according to item 63, in which when the movement of the locking element is actually performed before the movement of the actuating element, the locking element is configured to switch the actuating element from the high power mode to the low power mode. 65. Lighter according to item 63, in which the locking element is arranged to move between the first position in which the actuating element is in the high-power position and the second position in which the actuating element is in the low-power position when the actuating element is moved to a predetermined the distance before actually performing the movement of the locking element is essentially prevented from moving the locking element from the first position to the second position. 66. The lighter according to item 63, in which when moving the actuating element a predetermined distance before actually performing the movement of the locking element, moving the locking element does not cause the actuator to switch from the high power mode to the low power mode. 67. The lighter according to claim 66, further comprising a plunger element, normally connected to the locking element, and when the actuating element is moved a predetermined distance before the locking element is actually displaced, the connection of the fixing element with the plunger element is interrupted. 68. The lighter according to item 67, in which the locking element in the normal state is at least partially aligned with the plunger, and when the actuating element is moved a predetermined distance before the locking element is actually moved, the locking element is out of alignment with the plunger element. 69. The lighter of claim 63, wherein the first actuation force is greater than the second actuation force. 70. A lighter comprising a housing having a fuel supply source, an actuator configured to move to selectively ignite the fuel, the actuator being connected to the housing, a movable barrel assembly connected to the housing and operatively connected to the actuating element so that when the barrel unit is in the first position, the actuator is stationary to the extent that is sufficient to prevent ignition of the fuel. 71. The lighter according to item 70, in which, when the receiver unit is in at least one second position, the actuating element has sufficient movement to ignite the fuel. 72. The lighter according to Claim 71, wherein, when the barrel unit is located between the first and second positions, the actuator has sufficient travel capability to ignite the fuel. 73. The lighter according to claim 71, wherein when the barrel unit is located between the first and second positions, the actuator is stationary enough to prevent ignition of the fuel. 74. Lighter according to item 70, in which the actuating element is essentially stationary when the receiver is in the first position. 75. The lighter according to item 70, in which the barrel unit is rotatably connected to the housing. 76. Lighter according to item 70, in which the actuating element is made with the possibility of sliding. 77. The lighter according to item 76, in which, when the barrel unit is in the first position, the sliding of the actuating element is at least partially prevented. 78. The lighter according to item 70, further comprising a cam follower, operatively connected to the housing and including a first part for interacting with a receiver unit and a second part for interacting with an actuator. 79. The lighter of claim 78, wherein the barrel assembly includes a cam friction surface, wherein the first cam follower part interacts with the cam friction surface. 80. The lighter according to item 79, in which the friction surface of the cam forms a first locking slot for engagement with the first part of the cam follower element when the barrel unit is in the first position. 81. The lighter of claim 80, wherein the cam friction surface further forms a second locking slot that is spaced apart from the first locking slot to resist movement of the barrel assembly, the first part of the cam follower meshing with the second locking slot when the barrel assembly is in second position. 82. The lighter of claim 81, wherein the first position is a closed position and the second position is an extended position, wherein the friction surface of the cam further forms at least one additional locking slot located between the first and second locking slots for engagement with the first part of the cam follower element when the barrel unit is in at least one intermediate position between the first and second positions. 83. Lighter according to item 70, in which the actuating element is a trigger. 84. Lighter according to item 70, in which the actuating element is part of the actuating unit. 85. A lighter comprising a housing having a fuel supply source, an actuator configured to selectively ignite the fuel, the actuator being connected to the housing, a barrel assembly rotatably connected to the housing, the barrel assembly having a large impact position on the barrel forces and position of impact on the trunk of small force. 86. The lighter of Claim 85, wherein the turning force applied to the point of the barrel assembly and sufficient to rotate the barrel assembly is greater in the position of impact on the barrel of high force than in the position of impact on the barrel of small force. 87. The lighter of claim 85, further comprising a cam follower operatively coupled to the housing and comprising a first engaging portion, wherein the barrel assembly includes a second engaging portion and, in the position of impact on the barrel of high force, the first and second engaging portions are in contact together. 88. The lighter according to claim 87, wherein in the position of impact on the barrel of small force, the first and second hook parts are spaced apart from each other. 89. The lighter of claim 87, wherein the first hook portion is an outer protrusion and the second hook portion is a recess. 90. The lighter of claim 87, wherein the first hook portion is a recess and the second hook portion is an outer protrusion. 91. The lighter of Claim 85, wherein the barrel assembly is rotatable between a closed position and an extended position, wherein the positions of impacting the trunk of high force and impact on the trunk of small force are between the closed position and the extended position. 92. The lighter of claim 85, wherein the barrel assembly is slidable between a closed position and an extended position, wherein the positions of impacting the trunk of high force and impact on the trunk of small force are between the closed position and the extended position. 93. The lighter according to claim 85, wherein in the position of impact on the trunk of a large force, the barrel unit is in the extended position, and in the position of the impact on the trunk of a small force, the barrel unit is in the closed position. 94. The lighter of claim 85, wherein in the position of impact on the trunk of a large force, the barrel unit is in the closed position, and in the position of the impact on the barrel of a large force, the barrel unit is in the extended position. 95. A lighter comprising a housing having a fuel supply source, an actuator configured to selectively ignite the fuel, the actuator being connected to the housing, a receiver assembly movable between the closed position and the extended position, the receiver assembly being positioned and secured to release with respect to the housing in at least one intermediate position between the closed position and the extended position. 96. The lighter of Claim 95, wherein the barrel-releasing receiver assembly is located in an extended position. 97. The lighter of Claim 95, wherein the barrel-releasing receiver assembly is located in a closed position. 98. The lighter of claim 95, further comprising a cam follower operatively coupled to the housing, the cam follower being configured to accommodate a receiver assembly capable of being released in at least one intermediate position. 99. The lighter of claim 98, wherein the actuator is movable to selectively ignite the fuel, wherein when the barrel assembly is in the closed position, the cam follower prevents the actuator from being movable so that this is sufficient to prevent ignition of the fuel. 100. The lighter according to claim 99, in which when the barrel unit is in the extended position, the cam follower provides the possibility of such movement of the actuator, which will be sufficient to ignite the fuel. 101. The lighter according to claim 100, wherein when the barrel assembly is positioned in at least one intermediate position, the cam follower prevents the actuator from being movable so that this is sufficient to prevent ignition of the fuel. 102. The lighter of Claim 95, wherein the housing defines a longitudinal axis and the barrel assembly rotates about a pivot axis extending in a transverse direction that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. 103. The lighter of claim 102, wherein the body forms a first side and a second side, wherein at least a portion of the barrel assembly is located between the first side and the second side. 104. A lighter comprising a housing having a fuel supply source, an actuator configured to move to selectively ignite the fuel, the actuator being connected to the housing, a barrel connected to the housing and movable between the first position and the second position, wherein when the barrel unit is in the first position, it is necessary that the first actuating force is applied to the actuator, and when the barrel unit is in the second position, it is necessary it is necessary that a second actuation force be applied to the actuator, with the first actuation force greater than the second force. 105. The lighter of claim 104, wherein the barrel unit is rotatable between a first position and a second position. 106. The lighter of claim 104, further comprising a cam follower operatively coupled to the body and including a first part for interacting with a barrel unit and a second part for interacting with an actuator. 107. A lighter comprising a housing having a fuel supply source, an ignition assembly for igniting fuel, a barrel assembly coupled to the housing, a fuel nozzle, an actuator configured to selectively actuate the ignition assembly, a channel passing through the barrel assembly, and including a tube forming a passage for moving fuel from the supply source to the nozzle, a spiral-wound wire entering the channel and electrically connected to the ignition unit and the nozzle. 108. The lighter of claim 107, wherein the barrel unit further includes a metal barrel, wherein the lighter further comprises an insulated wire providing electrical connection of the ignition unit to the metal barrel. 109. The lighter of claim 108, wherein the insulated wire is at least partially wound in a spiral around the tube. 110. A lighter comprising a housing having a fuel supply source, an ignition assembly for igniting fuel, a barrel assembly rotatably connected to the housing and having a nozzle, an actuator operable to selectively release fuel from the nozzle and actuate the ignition assembly, at least one element connecting the supply source to the nozzle with the possibility of passage of fluid, and at least one element is electrically connected to the ignition unit and nozzle, the barrel assembly is rotated about the pivot axis, and at least one element is spaced from the pivot axis and extends at least partially through the barrel assembly. 111. The lighter according to claim 110, in which the receiver assembly forms a hole spaced from the axis of rotation, and at least one element passes through the hole. 112. The lighter according to Claim 111, wherein the barrel unit includes a hub that rotates about an axis, wherein an opening is formed in the hub that is spaced apart from the axis. 113. The lighter according to claim 110, further comprising a first electrode operatively held by the housing, an electrically conductive element spaced from the first electrode and operatively held by the housing, a wire providing electrical connection of the first electrode with the electrically conductive element, the second electrode formed as part of the ignition assembly, electric a conductor operatively connected to the actuating element in such a way that the movement of the actuating element leads to the movement of the electrical the superconductor, the electric conductor electrically connected with the electrically conductive element. 114. The lighter according to p, in which the electrical conductor is made with the possibility of sliding along the electrically conductive element. 115. The lighter according to Claim 113, further comprising a barrel assembly movably connected to the housing, wherein the barrel assembly includes a first electrode at a free end, and the nozzle is a first electrode.

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