WO2006079674A1 - Cigar humidor container - Google Patents

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WO2006079674A1
WO2006079674A1 PCT/ES2006/000024 ES2006000024W WO2006079674A1 WO 2006079674 A1 WO2006079674 A1 WO 2006079674A1 ES 2006000024 W ES2006000024 W ES 2006000024W WO 2006079674 A1 WO2006079674 A1 WO 2006079674A1
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Daniel Maria Echevarria Anda
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24FSMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F25/00Devices used by the smoker for controlling the moisture content of, or for scenting, cigars, cigarettes or tobacco
    • A24F25/02Moistening devices

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  • the present invention is applied in the manufacture of containers for housing cigars, preferably pure, with the appropriate conditions to maintain the original quality of tobacco.
  • An object of the invention is to provide a container with a simple configuration that allows comfortable handling of the cigars as well as the simple operation of the humidifier, while fulfilling an ornamental function.
  • Another object of the invention is to guarantee the conditioning of the tobacco contained in the container with an adequate level of humidity in its interior and to allow the regulation of said degree of humidity conveniently in order to provide at all times an accommodation suitable for pure cigars.
  • a final object of the invention is to construct the container with the appropriate materials to improve or at least not interfere with the aroma of the lodged tobacco.
  • cigars and especially cigars are products that require optimal temperature and humidity conditions for their perfect preservation. From the point of view of the relative humidity necessary for cigars and cigars, the optimum levels are between 65% and 75%.
  • a good cigar or cigar smoker knows how to appreciate its flavor and the external appearance of the product, which is often subjected to the variations of the environment that surrounds it while it is stored, so it is essential that it be preserved with sufficient humidity to that the tobacco with which it has been made maintains its quality of origin.
  • cigars that have not been properly preserved can lose much of their appreciated quality due to a loss of moisture, which makes drying the tobacco leaves with which they are laboriously manufactured.
  • the majority of such packages incorporate removable lids, provided with moisturizing means.
  • the humectant material is found in the lid, each time the smoker removes it to take a cigar or cigar, the entire surface of said material is exposed to the air, whereby the humectant eventually dries out early, putting endangered cigars and cigars, which can be spoiled without timely moisture inside the package.
  • Another drawback is that, if the container, box or cover is made of wood, as usual, when treating it with varnishes or polishing it to protect the product, the natural aroma of tobacco is masked with other less pleasant ones.
  • the present invention solves, among others, the above-mentioned problem, in each and every one of the different aspects mentioned, constituting a package that, apart from satisfying its basic function of cigar and cigar container, offering an aesthetic that serves the user as ornamental piece, it meets the optimal conditions to conserve tobacco because the structure of the container has means that supply and regulate the humidity inside, while its construction characteristics give a good aroma to the breast of the container respecting the taste of tobacco.
  • the invention relates to a humidifier container of cigars, but also applicable to cigarettes, which has a series of particular structural features designed to offer optimal accommodation and conditioning of cigars and cigars, with a suitable and uniform degree of humidity for all contained tobacco, which makes it highly advantageous compared to other known humidifiers.
  • the construction materials of the package are chosen and treated in order not to spoil the taste of snuff, but respecting it or providing an aroma that improves the taste of cigars.
  • the proposed cigar and cigar container has a configuration in which not only the humidifying function and its manageability have been considered, as regards the exposure of the product with its easy extraction by the consumer, but also the decorative value that It has the container for the user.
  • Said configuration is constituted from a hollow body, preferably in the form of a parallelepiped, but it can adopt other sections such as circular or elliptical.
  • the humidifier package that is proposed comprises a hollow body intended to house cigars and / or cigars, complemented with a lid for closing said hollow body, housing inside a liquid absorbent element that provides moisture to pure cigars.
  • the interior of the hollow body comprises separating means, which may consist of multiple wooden slats or a single wooden separator plate, as described below, which define two chambers: an upper chamber capable of accommodating the cigars vertically and a lower chamber containing the liquid absorbent element.
  • the lid has on its upper face a projection that serves as a handle and includes a hygrometer, which allows the user to know at all times the level of humidity that exists inside the closed container, without needing to uncover it.
  • the projection with the hygrometer is movable with respect to the lid and is configured to allow the sealing and release of at least one conduit provided in said lid, to create air flow between the upper chamber and the outside. More specifically and according to a preferred embodiment, such projection has a free turning capacity with respect to the same cover.
  • the hollow body comprises at least one through hole that communicates the lower chamber with the outside, and a movable control with respect to the hollow body to occupy at least two positions, a first sealing position of the through hole and a second position of releasing the through hole , to cause an air flow between the duct of the lid and the through hole of the hollow body.
  • the body of the container can comprise transparent sides, usually of glass or other material that allows to see the cigars and cigars housed vertically inside, or be all of wood.
  • the humidifier has in its upper part a removable cover, preferably folding and also made of wood, and inferiorly a base made of solid wood.
  • the wood used can be neutral so as not to influence the aroma of the cigars themselves, or aromatic wood, preferably of cedar, can be used, which gives a pleasant aroma to the contained tobacco.
  • the body and the lid may be varnished externally but never on the inside so as not to damage the taste of the cigars.
  • the wood used is solid, conglomerates are not used, to facilitate a balanced medium within the container to achieve a properly damp interior with the means explained below.
  • the humidifier houses the absorbent element of water or other liquid, from which the precise humidity inside the package proceeds to prevent the snuff from becoming dry.
  • the bottom or the base of the body can be configured with internal recesses that act as extra deposits of the liquid, which the user can refill, for example, when a long period of time will pass without using the cigar humidifier, in forecast that there is always enough moisture inside during that period.
  • the walls of the container can be double, the transparent side being constituted with two parallel faces of glass or the like, between which an air chamber is created, in order to avoid the appearance of fog that prevents the clear visualization of the product contained in said container, due to the humid environment that persists inside for the benefit of cigars and pure contents.
  • ducts are provided in the humidifier container in order to cause an air flow between the interior and the exterior, thus resulting in the housing of the cigars being always conditioned and regulated with respect to ambient humidity, since external air can be introduced through the ducts of the container and renew the air inside.
  • both the handle and the lid have perforations made in correspondence, so that when the projection is rotated, the respective perforations coincide in extension and communicate with the interior of the container humidifier, producing a release of these upper air ducts, provided in the lid.
  • the inner face of said lid incorporates a mesh or grid to prevent undesirable elements from entering through said perforations or conduits that dirty inside and damage the cigars.
  • the liquid absorbent element or humectant medium conveniently provided on a tray or housed in a drain inside the base itself, instead of incorporating it into the lid, even when the consumer Open the container to remove the cigars, they maintain the appropriate level of humidity. Gradual evaporation at room temperature allows the maintenance of a certain degree of internal humidity, making it ideal for conditioning tobacco.
  • an electrical resistance can be incorporated, an electrical outlet having been provided in the body of the container to feed it, which is useful in cold environments to reach the appropriate temperature within said container.
  • a plate is divided that divides the interior into two parts or chambers, such plate being arranged multi-hole separator that communicate both cameras.
  • an opening is provided in at least one of the sides, configured in shape and dimensions to be able to introduce through the neck of a handle or knob, also made of wood.
  • the opening is practiced laterally and near the bottom, so that when it is pierced by said neck its end emerges inside the body inside the lower chamber, under the separator plate, where the moisturizing medium is located.
  • This handle or control has a through hole, practiced along the central axis of its neck, the emerging end of said neck being plugged by a small silicone button or other similar material that can be punctured with a needle and allow water to pass that is injected with said needle into the lower chamber of the body of this humidifier.
  • the control is constituted as a plug with a widening which is centrally extended in the neck of the remote and can be turned automatically or by user manual action.
  • the control In order to create a stream of air between the inside of the body of said humidifier and the outside, in the widening, the control has at least one other through hole, which is at the side of the central axis and, therefore, of the previously mentioned through hole plugged.
  • Each through hole provided in the broadening of the control when it is rotated to a certain position, coincides with at least one through hole provided in the area surrounding the side and bottom opening of the container.
  • the humid environment can be created and regulated simply by introducing water into the absorbent element deposited inside the body of the proposed humidifier container, directly or by means of a syringe that passes through the through hole of the lateral control.
  • the exchange of air between the exterior and the interior that is achieved through the holes of the lid or of the control contributes, by rotating one and / or the other as appropriate.
  • the humidifier has electronic devices capable of automatically activating the rotation of the lateral control or the top cover, based on the humidity measurements given by the hygrometer, to open or close the ducts and orifices in its right measure through of which the air flow is created with which the degree of humidity is controlled.
  • Another possible alternative embodiment is that, having emptied the base of the container to house the liquid absorbent element, on said emptying slats are incorporated, constructed with wood such as cedar whose aromatic properties are known to be convenient to enhance the flavor of the cigars, which are crossed by a tube which extends to the top of the container at a funnel-shaped end, through which water is poured or another suitable liquid towards the bottom absorbent element.
  • wood such as cedar whose aromatic properties are known to be convenient to enhance the flavor of the cigars
  • the arrangement of the product inside the package is very simple, since it is done simply by standing up the cigars and cigars resting on the slats of aromatic wood provided on the base.
  • the cigars and cigars are stored in the container in an upright position, resting on the aromatic slats and these, in turn, on the moisturizing element, the moisture is distributed evenly between them, obtaining an ideal preservation for all, contrary to what It occurs in containers where traditionally the product must be stored horizontally, the cigars that are furthest from the wet source being drier.
  • the wooden slats have several recesses that define windows through which the moisture from the liquid absorbent element is distributed evenly from the base between all cigars and cigars.
  • the tube through which the water reaches the absorbent element of the bottom incorporates at its upper end a support of profile bent downwards, of which the user, having previously opened the lid of the container, You can pull and spin freely until you rest it on the edge of the container, thus bringing up the slats with the product on them, so that the consumer can take the cigar or cigar they want more comfortably.
  • Another embodiment option to allow the extraction of cigarettes from inside the container is the placement of a spring or springs located at the bottom of the container, so that these springs they are retained by the action of the lid on the container and, when released from the lid, the cigars that are supported on the slats of aromatic wood provided on the base are moved upwards.
  • Figure 1. Shows an elevation view of the humidifier container object of the invention, according to a preferred embodiment, showing an exploded view of the package and in longitudinal section.
  • Figure 2. Shows a detail of the control mounted in the lateral opening of the package but without turning, representing a section along the axis A-A 'indicated in the previous figure and seen in plan.
  • Figure 3. Shows an elevation view of the humidifier, according to the preferred embodiment of the first figure, already mounted and represented in longitudinal section, with the side control turned to allow the exchange of air between the interior and the exterior.
  • Figure 4.- Shows an elevational view of the humidifier container of the invention, according to another preferred embodiment, with a longitudinal section to internally discover the right half of the container.
  • Figure 5. Shows a plan view from above of the humidifier, cross-sectioning part of the right half of the lid to show the pure cigars arranged on wooden slats, according to the embodiment represented in the previous figure.
  • Figure 6. Shows a sectional view in elevation of the lid of the container, according to another alternative of realization.
  • Figure 7. Shows a partial partial sectional view of the upper part of the humidifier, without the lid, with the cigars ready to be selected and extracted by the consumer, according to the embodiment represented in Figure 4.
  • Figure 8. Shows an elevational view of the humidifier of the invention, according to another embodiment option, with a longitudinal section where the right half of the container is discovered that has lower springs for the automatic lifting of the slats, when opening the lid .
  • a cigar humidifier constituted from a hollow body (1) of wood, preferably cedar, with a top opening that has an emerging edge (19) where a lid (20) fits, also made of cedar wood, constituting a container with dimensions adapted to store cigars vertically (P), further strengthened by the material itself because it provides a suitable aroma that Thanks the tobacco consumer.
  • the body (1) externally has a parallelepipedic configuration, while internally the emptying where the cigars are housed (P) is cylindrical, although obviously other shapes can be taken.
  • the upper face of the lid (20) incorporates a shoulder (21) that, on the one hand, acts as a handle of said lid (20), while on the other, it supports a hygrometer (25) to measure the level of humidity that exists inside the body (1).
  • the projection (21) can be rotatable to be able to seal or release air ducts (23) provided in the cover (20) that communicate the exterior with the interior of the body (1).
  • Such highlight (21) account with holes (22) which, being the lid (20) normally closing the body (1), when the user rotates manually or by some known mechanism said projection (21), the holes (22) coincide in extension with the respective ducts (23). In this way, an air flow is generated between the outside and the inside of the container, without opening it, to help restore the optimum level of moisture required by tobacco at the consumer's discretion.
  • a grid (24) is provided in the inner face of the lid (20 to prevent accidentally falling foreign particles through the ducts (23) into the body (1).
  • said body (1) contains a liquid absorbent element (2), such as a sponge or similar water absorbent material, arranged in a tray (3) provided at the bottom of the body (1).
  • a separator plate (4) is fitted, thus defining two chambers (6, 7) inside said hollow body (1): an upper chamber (6) where the cigars (P) are supported standing on the separator plate (4) and a lower chamber (7) that houses the tray (3) with the liquid absorbent element (2).
  • Said separator plate (4) has multiple perforations (5) that communicate each chamber (6, 7).
  • the hollow body (1) has an opening (8) that communicates Ia lower chamber (7) with the outside and is adapted to receive a control (10), comprising a widening (11), preferably circular, from which emerges a neck (12) attachable to the opening (8). The final end of the neck (12) emerges through the opening (8) to the lower chamber (7).
  • a control (10) comprising a widening (11), preferably circular, from which emerges a neck (12) attachable to the opening (8).
  • the final end of the neck (12) emerges through the opening (8) to the lower chamber (7).
  • a plug (15) of silicone or other convenient material Through a central hole (14) through the control (10) that reaches the end of the neck (12) topped with a plug (15) of silicone or other convenient material, the user can insert the needle of a Water syringe to pass it, puncturing the cap (15), to the lower chamber (7) and dropping the water to the tray (3), from where it is collected by the liquid absorbent element (2).
  • the widening (11) of the control (10) has at least one through hole (13) which, depending on the manual rotation position occupied by the control (10), coincides in its extension with at least one through hole (16) provided in the vicinity of the opening (8) and parallel to the central axis of said opening (8).
  • the control (10) is rotatable and, by manual or mechanical action, it can rotate with an axis of rotation that is the central axis of the opening (8), thus rotating the neck (12) inside said opening (8) .
  • Another alternative of realization consists of the control (10) is slidable by guides provided in the body (1). In any case, said control (10) can adopt at least two positions: a first position in which the through hole (16) is blocked by the control (10) and a second position in which said through hole (16) is free so that the external air flow passes to the lower chamber (7).
  • the through holes (16) are two and diametrically opposite, one being above and one below the opening (8).
  • Another embodiment is that the through holes (16) to the left and right of the central axis of the opening (8) are practiced, but always such through holes (16) are located in the area surrounding said opening (8), inside of the perimeter covered by the widening
  • an open washer or circlip (18) is provided that embraces the end of the neck (12), leaving it trapped inside the lower chamber (7) of the body (1).
  • a washer (17) of "aculon” type is used, arranged in a flaring (9) of the outer edge of
  • the washer (17) thus has an O-ring shape and a mesh configuration to allow the perspiration of the water vapor accumulated in the lower chamber (7).
  • the externally cigar and cigar humidifier container has an essentially parallelepipedic configuration, constituted from a base (30) and four columns (48), preferably of wood , which frame the four lateral faces (44), which can be of glass, another transparent material, to be able to appreciate the cigars and / or cigars (P), contained in the container, or of wood, which is closed by its upper area by means of the lid (20).
  • a recess is made for the fitting with the peripheral edge of the body (1), through hollow joints (38) that allow its perfect coupling without moisture leaks.
  • the center of the mentioned cover (20) is crossed by perforations (49) that continue to the projection (21), together with a central through hole (40), occupied by a threaded bolt, which serves to fix the projection (21 ) with the hygrometer (25) to the lid (20).
  • sealing gaskets (39) are optionally provided that also prevent moisture leaks from that area.
  • said ducts (23) are distributed forming 120 ° to each other with respect to the central hole (40) of the lid (20).
  • both the upper and lower periphery of the side faces (44) of the package are arranged a few strips of wood (45, 45 ').
  • a metal frame (47) sits, angled at its outer end for its exact adjustment with the body (1) of the container.
  • a drain (31) is carried out, inside which a container (32) containing the liquid absorbent element (2) is housed.
  • the transparent side faces (44) are fitted inferiorly, together with the lower wooden strip (45), plus elastic joints (46) also hollow for their tightness.
  • the base (30) can have at least one internal recess (50) that acts as an auxiliary reservoir of the liquid, to be subsequently accumulated, depending on the use made of its capacity, by the absorbent element (2).
  • a series of slats (33) of aromatic wood are arranged on the emptying (31), attached and joined together by means of rivets, which are supported on the edges of a step that is define at the edge of the recess (31).
  • cigars or cigars (P) sit on such slats (33), which are manufactured with a type of wood such that, in contact with moisture, it provides aromas that enhance the taste of pure cigars. burn.
  • An example of this kind of wood is cedar.
  • the wooden slats (33) are replaceable, and the user can replace them with replacement ones once, over time, the loss of their aromatic power is perceived.
  • an embodiment option is to build at least one double side face (44), configuring it from two crystals between which a chamber is created. air to prevent condensation.
  • the center of the slats (33) of aromatic wood is perforated, to introduce and fix the lower end of a tube (35), at whose upper end a support (37), with an angled profile, is coupled with the possibility of free rotation down, on which a piece (36) is placed, which has a funnel-shaped mouth.
  • a piece (36) is placed, which has a funnel-shaped mouth.

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The invention relates to a cigar humidor container comprising a hollow body (1), the bottom of which is closed with a base (30) and the top of which is open. Two chambers (6, 7) are defined inside the aforementioned body, namely an upper chamber (6) which is designed to house vertically-disposed cigars (P) and a lower chamber (7) which contains a liquid-absorbing element (2). The top of the hollow body (1) can be closed with a cover (20) comprising a pull flange (21) which is equipped with a hygrometer (25). The aforementioned flange (21) can be moved in relation to the cover (20) and is configured such that it can seal and uncover at least one conduit (23) provided in the cover (20). According to the invention, the user can introduce liquid into the absorbing element (2) using different means provided in the container in order to ensure that the tobacco is packaged with suitable level of moisture therein, with moisture level adjustment means being provided for said purpose.

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ENVASE HUMIDIFICADOR DE CIGARROS Y PUROS PIG AND CIGAR HUMIDIFIER CONTAINER
D E S C R I P C I Ó ND E S C R I P C I Ó N
OBJETO DE LA INVENCIÓNOBJECT OF THE INVENTION
La presente invención se aplica en Ia fabricación de envases para albergar cigarros, preferentemente puros, con las condiciones apropiadas para mantener Ia calidad original del tabaco.The present invention is applied in the manufacture of containers for housing cigars, preferably pure, with the appropriate conditions to maintain the original quality of tobacco.
Un objeto de Ia invención es proveer un envase con una configuración sencilla que permite una manipulación cómoda de los cigarros así como Ia operación simple del humificador, a Ia vez que cumple una función ornamental.An object of the invention is to provide a container with a simple configuration that allows comfortable handling of the cigars as well as the simple operation of the humidifier, while fulfilling an ornamental function.
Otro objeto de Ia invención es garantizar el acondicionamiento del tabaco contenido en el envase con un nivel adecuado de humedad en su interior y permitir Ia regulación de dicho grado de humedad convenientemente a fin de proporcionar en todo momento un alojamiento propicio para los cigarros puros.Another object of the invention is to guarantee the conditioning of the tobacco contained in the container with an adequate level of humidity in its interior and to allow the regulation of said degree of humidity conveniently in order to provide at all times an accommodation suitable for pure cigars.
Un último objeto de Ia invención es construir el envase con los materiales adecuados para mejorar o al menos no interferir en el aroma propio del tabaco alojado.A final object of the invention is to construct the container with the appropriate materials to improve or at least not interfere with the aroma of the lodged tobacco.
ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIÓNBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Es bien sabido que los cigarros y especialmente los puros son productos que requieren unas condiciones óptimas de temperatura y humedad para su perfecta conservación. Desde el punto de vista de Ia humedad relativa necesaria para los cigarros y puros, los niveles óptimos están entre un 65% y 75%.It is well known that cigars and especially cigars are products that require optimal temperature and humidity conditions for their perfect preservation. From the point of view of the relative humidity necessary for cigars and cigars, the optimum levels are between 65% and 75%.
Un buen fumador de cigarros o puros sabe apreciar su sabor y el aspecto exterior del producto, el cual se ve sometido muchas veces a las variaciones del medio ambiente que Io rodea mientras permanece almacenado, por Io que es imprescindible que esté conservado con suficiente humedad para que el tabaco con el que ha sido elaborado mantenga su calidad de origen.A good cigar or cigar smoker knows how to appreciate its flavor and the external appearance of the product, which is often subjected to the variations of the environment that surrounds it while it is stored, so it is essential that it be preserved with sufficient humidity to that the tobacco with which it has been made maintains its quality of origin.
En particular, los puros que no han estado apropiadamente conservados pueden llegar a perder gran parte de su apreciada calidad debido a una pérdida de humedad, que hacer resecarse las hojas de tabaco con los cuales laboriosamente se manufacturan.In particular, cigars that have not been properly preserved can lose much of their appreciated quality due to a loss of moisture, which makes drying the tobacco leaves with which they are laboriously manufactured.
Como solución al citado problema, se conocen numerosos humificadores de cigarros, bien como amplios recipientes, cajas decorativas o fundas para un número reducido de cigarrillos o puros.As a solution to the aforementioned problem, numerous cigar humidifiers are known, as well as large containers, decorative boxes or covers for a small number of cigarettes or cigars.
En los envases humificadores tradicionales, los puros están colocados horizontalmente, unos encima de otros, con Io que el nivel de humedad que se consigue no es el mismo en todos ellos.In traditional humidifier containers, cigars are placed horizontally, one on top of the other, so that the level of humidity achieved is not the same in all of them.
Por otra parte, Ia mayoría de tales envases incorporan unas tapas amovibles, provistas de medios humectantes. Al hallarse el material humectante en Ia tapa, cada vez que el fumador Ia retira para coger un puro o cigarro, toda Ia superficie de dicho material queda expuesto al aire, con Io cual el humectante a Ia larga termina por secarse antes de tiempo, poniendo en peligro los cigarros y puros, que pueden echarse a perder sin Ia oportuna humedad en el interior del envase. Otro inconveniente es que, si el recipiente, caja o funda es de madera, como suele ser habitual, al tratarla con barnices o puliéndola para proteger el producto, se enmascara el aroma natural del tabaco con otros menos agradables.On the other hand, the majority of such packages incorporate removable lids, provided with moisturizing means. When the humectant material is found in the lid, each time the smoker removes it to take a cigar or cigar, the entire surface of said material is exposed to the air, whereby the humectant eventually dries out early, putting endangered cigars and cigars, which can be spoiled without timely moisture inside the package. Another drawback is that, if the container, box or cover is made of wood, as usual, when treating it with varnishes or polishing it to protect the product, the natural aroma of tobacco is masked with other less pleasant ones.
DESCRIPCIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓNDESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
La presente invención resuelve, entre otras, la problemática anteriormente expuesta, en todos y cada uno de los diferentes aspectos comentados, constituyendo un envase que, aparte de satisfacer su función básica de contenedor de cigarros y puros ofreciendo una estética que Ie sirve al usuario como pieza ornamental, reúne las condiciones óptimas para conservar el tabaco porque Ia estructura del envase dispone de medios que suministran y regulan Ia humedad en su interior, a Ia vez que sus características constructivas otorgan un buen aroma al seno del envase respetando el sabor del tabaco.The present invention solves, among others, the above-mentioned problem, in each and every one of the different aspects mentioned, constituting a package that, apart from satisfying its basic function of cigar and cigar container, offering an aesthetic that serves the user as ornamental piece, it meets the optimal conditions to conserve tobacco because the structure of the container has means that supply and regulate the humidity inside, while its construction characteristics give a good aroma to the breast of the container respecting the taste of tobacco.
En concreto, Ia invención se refiere a un envase humificador de puros, pero igualmente aplicable a cigarrillos, que presenta una serie de características estructurales particulares concebidas para ofrecer un alojamiento y acondicionamiento de los cigarros y puros óptimo, con un grado de humedad adecuado y uniforme para todo el tabaco contenido, que Io hacen altamente ventajoso respecto de otros humificadores conocidos. Además, los materiales de construcción del envase son elegidos y tratados en vistas a no estropear el sabor propio del tabaco, sino que respetándolo o bien aportando un aroma que viene a mejorar el gusto de los puros.Specifically, the invention relates to a humidifier container of cigars, but also applicable to cigarettes, which has a series of particular structural features designed to offer optimal accommodation and conditioning of cigars and cigars, with a suitable and uniform degree of humidity for all contained tobacco, which makes it highly advantageous compared to other known humidifiers. In addition, the construction materials of the package are chosen and treated in order not to spoil the taste of snuff, but respecting it or providing an aroma that improves the taste of cigars.
El envase de cigarros y puros propuesto presenta una configuración en Ia que no sólo se ha considerado Ia función humificadora y su manejabilidad, en cuanto a la exposición del producto con su fácil extracción por parte del consumidor, sino también el valor decorativo que tiene el envase para el usuario. Dicha configuración se constituye a partir de un cuerpo hueco, preferentemente en forma de paralelepípedo, pero puede adoptar otras secciones como circular o elíptica.The proposed cigar and cigar container has a configuration in which not only the humidifying function and its manageability have been considered, as regards the exposure of the product with its easy extraction by the consumer, but also the decorative value that It has the container for the user. Said configuration is constituted from a hollow body, preferably in the form of a parallelepiped, but it can adopt other sections such as circular or elliptical.
El envase humidificador que se propone comprende un cuerpo hueco destinado a alojar los cigarros y/o puros, complementado con una tapa para el cierre de dicho cuerpo hueco, albergando en su interior un elemento absorbente de líquido que aporta humedad a los cigarros puros. El interior del cuerpo hueco comprende unos medios separadores, que pueden constar de múltiples listones de madera o una sola placa separadora de madera, como se describe más adelante, los cuales definen dos cámaras: una cámara superior capacitada para alojar los puros en vertical y una cámara inferior que contiene el elemento absorbente de líquido.The humidifier package that is proposed comprises a hollow body intended to house cigars and / or cigars, complemented with a lid for closing said hollow body, housing inside a liquid absorbent element that provides moisture to pure cigars. The interior of the hollow body comprises separating means, which may consist of multiple wooden slats or a single wooden separator plate, as described below, which define two chambers: an upper chamber capable of accommodating the cigars vertically and a lower chamber containing the liquid absorbent element.
Adicionalmente, Ia tapa cuenta en su cara superior con un resalte que sirve de tirador e incluye un higrómetro, el cual permite al usuario conocer en todo momento el nivel de humedad que existe dentro del envase cerrado, sin necesidad de destaparlo. El resalte con el higrómetro es desplazable respecto a Ia tapa y está configurado para permitir Ia obturación y liberación de al menos un conducto previsto en dicha tapa, para crear corriente de aire entre Ia cámara superior y el exterior. Más concretamente y conforme una realización preferida, tal resalte tiene capacidad de giro libre respecto a Ia misma tapa.Additionally, the lid has on its upper face a projection that serves as a handle and includes a hygrometer, which allows the user to know at all times the level of humidity that exists inside the closed container, without needing to uncover it. The projection with the hygrometer is movable with respect to the lid and is configured to allow the sealing and release of at least one conduit provided in said lid, to create air flow between the upper chamber and the outside. More specifically and according to a preferred embodiment, such projection has a free turning capacity with respect to the same cover.
El cuerpo hueco comprende al menos un orificio pasante que comunica Ia cámara inferior con el exterior, y un mando desplazable respecto del cuerpo hueco para ocupar al menos dos posiciones, una primera posición de obturación del orificio pasante y una segunda posición de liberación del orificio pasante, para provocar una corriente de aire entre el conducto de Ia tapa y el orificio pasante del cuerpo hueco. Según una posible realización, el cuerpo del envase puede comprender unos laterales transparentes, normalmente de cristal u otro material que permite ver los cigarros y puros alojados verticalmente en el interior, o ser todo de madera. El humificador dispone en su parte superior de una tapa amovible, preferiblemente abatible y también de madera, e inferiormente de una base realizada en madera maciza. La madera empleada puede ser neutra para no influir en el aroma propio de los puros, o bien, se puede emplear madera aromática, preferiblemente de cedro, que confiere un agradable aroma al tabaco contenido. El cuerpo y Ia tapa pueden estar barnizados exteriormente pero nunca por el interior para no perjudicar el sabor de los cigarros. En cualquier caso, Ia madera utilizada es maciza, no se usan conglomerados, para facilitar un medio equilibrado en el seno del envase para conseguir un interior adecuadamente húmedo con los medios que se explican a continuación.The hollow body comprises at least one through hole that communicates the lower chamber with the outside, and a movable control with respect to the hollow body to occupy at least two positions, a first sealing position of the through hole and a second position of releasing the through hole , to cause an air flow between the duct of the lid and the through hole of the hollow body. According to a possible embodiment, the body of the container can comprise transparent sides, usually of glass or other material that allows to see the cigars and cigars housed vertically inside, or be all of wood. The humidifier has in its upper part a removable cover, preferably folding and also made of wood, and inferiorly a base made of solid wood. The wood used can be neutral so as not to influence the aroma of the cigars themselves, or aromatic wood, preferably of cedar, can be used, which gives a pleasant aroma to the contained tobacco. The body and the lid may be varnished externally but never on the inside so as not to damage the taste of the cigars. In any case, the wood used is solid, conglomerates are not used, to facilitate a balanced medium within the container to achieve a properly damp interior with the means explained below.
En el fondo interior del cuerpo, el humificador alberga el elemento absorbente de agua u otro líquido, del cual procede Ia humedad precisa en el interior del envase para impedir que llegue a resecarse el tabaco. Adicionalmente, el fondo o Ia base del cuerpo puede configurarse con unos rebajes interiores que actúan como depósitos extras del líquido, los cuales puede rellenar el usuario, por ejemplo, cuando va a pasar un largo período de tiempo sin utilizar el humificador de puros, en previsión a que siempre exista suficiente humedad en el interior durante ese período.At the inner bottom of the body, the humidifier houses the absorbent element of water or other liquid, from which the precise humidity inside the package proceeds to prevent the snuff from becoming dry. Additionally, the bottom or the base of the body can be configured with internal recesses that act as extra deposits of the liquid, which the user can refill, for example, when a long period of time will pass without using the cigar humidifier, in forecast that there is always enough moisture inside during that period.
Las paredes del envase, al menos si se opta porque uno de sus laterales sea transparente, pueden ser dobles, constituyéndose el lateral transparente con dos caras paralelas de cristal o similar, entre las cuales se crea una cámara de aire, a fin de evitar Ia aparición de vaho que impida Ia visualización clara del producto contenido en dicho envase, debido al entorno húmedo que persiste en el interior para beneficio de los cigarros y puros contenidos. De acuerdo a un objeto de Ia invención y según una alternativa de realización, en el envase humificador se prevén unos conductos a fin de originar una corriente de aire entre el interior y el exterior, resultando así que el alojamiento de los cigarros está siempre acondicionado y regulado con respecto a Ia humedad ambiental, ya que el aire externo puede introducirse por los conductos del envase y renovar el aire de su interior.The walls of the container, at least if one is chosen because one of its sides is transparent, can be double, the transparent side being constituted with two parallel faces of glass or the like, between which an air chamber is created, in order to avoid the appearance of fog that prevents the clear visualization of the product contained in said container, due to the humid environment that persists inside for the benefit of cigars and pure contents. According to an object of the invention and according to an alternative embodiment, ducts are provided in the humidifier container in order to cause an air flow between the interior and the exterior, thus resulting in the housing of the cigars being always conditioned and regulated with respect to ambient humidity, since external air can be introduced through the ducts of the container and renew the air inside.
Para Ia consecución de esta finalidad, según una posible realización de Ia invención, tanto el resalte tirador como Ia tapa poseen unas perforaciones practicadas en correspondencia, de forma que al girar el resalte, las respectivas perforaciones coinciden en prolongación y comunican con el interior del envase humificador, produciéndose una liberación de estos conductos de aire superiores, previstos en Ia tapa. Mientras, Ia cara interior de dicha tapa incorpora una malla o rejilla para impedir que, por dichas perforaciones o conductos coincidentes, penetren involuntariamente elementos indeseables que ensucien el interior y perjudiquen los cigarros.For the achievement of this purpose, according to a possible embodiment of the invention, both the handle and the lid have perforations made in correspondence, so that when the projection is rotated, the respective perforations coincide in extension and communicate with the interior of the container humidifier, producing a release of these upper air ducts, provided in the lid. Meanwhile, the inner face of said lid incorporates a mesh or grid to prevent undesirable elements from entering through said perforations or conduits that dirty inside and damage the cigars.
En Ia base del cuerpo del envase humificador, gracias a Ia presencia del elemento absorbente de líquido o medio humectante, convenientemente provisto sobre una bandeja o alojado en un vaciado dentro de Ia propia base, en vez de incorporarlo en Ia tapa, aún cuando el consumidor abre el envase para sacar los puros, éstos mantienen el nivel oportuno de humedad. La evaporación gradual a Ia temperatura ambiente permite el mantenimiento de un determinado grado de humedad interna, haciéndolo idóneo para acondicionar el tabaco. Bajo Ia bandeja con el medio humectante o en su base, puede incorporarse una resistencia eléctrica, habiéndose previsto una toma de electricidad en el cuerpo del envase para alimentarla, que resulta útil en ambientes fríos para alcanzar Ia temperatura adecuada dentro de dicho envase. Dentro del mismo cuerpo del humificador, en un plano superior al que va dispuesto el elemento absorbente de líquido, que puede ser una simple esponja, según una realización preferente, está encajada una placa que divide el interior en dos partes o cámaras, disponiendo tal placa separadora de múltiples orificios que comunican ambas cámaras. Al almacenar en el envase los cigarros puros en posición vertical, apoyados sobre dicha placa con agujeros y ésta, a su vez, dispuesta por encima del elemento humectante, se distribuye uniformemente Ia humedad entre los cigarros, al contrario de Io que ocurre en los envases donde tradicionalmente el producto debe guardarse en horizontal, dejando más secos los cigarros puros que quedan más alejados de Ia fuente húmeda. Para crear mejor "tiro" en los mismos cigarros, es deseable perforar con un palillo o utensilio similar el extremo de boquilla de los puros, como hacen los fumadores tradicionalmente, para dejar pasar más fácilmente el aire húmedo por todas las capas internas y externas de los cigarros puros.At the base of the body of the humidifier container, thanks to the presence of the liquid absorbent element or humectant medium, conveniently provided on a tray or housed in a drain inside the base itself, instead of incorporating it into the lid, even when the consumer Open the container to remove the cigars, they maintain the appropriate level of humidity. Gradual evaporation at room temperature allows the maintenance of a certain degree of internal humidity, making it ideal for conditioning tobacco. Under the tray with the humidifying medium or at its base, an electrical resistance can be incorporated, an electrical outlet having been provided in the body of the container to feed it, which is useful in cold environments to reach the appropriate temperature within said container. Within the same body of the humidifier, in a plane above which the liquid absorbent element is arranged, which can be a simple sponge, according to a preferred embodiment, a plate is divided that divides the interior into two parts or chambers, such plate being arranged multi-hole separator that communicate both cameras. By storing the cigars in the container in an upright position, resting on said plate with holes and this, in turn, arranged above the wetting element, moisture is evenly distributed between the cigars, contrary to what occurs in the containers where traditionally the product should be stored horizontally, leaving pure cigars that are further away from the wet source drier. To create a better "shot" on the same cigars, it is desirable to pierce with a stick or similar utensil the end of cigar nozzles, as smokers do traditionally, to more easily let moist air pass through all the inner and outer layers of Pure cigars
Para producir Ia humedad en el interior del envase, recargando líquido que se acumula en el elemento absorbente y/o en los rebajes internos del fondo, se prevé en al menos uno de los laterales una abertura, configurada en forma y dimensiones para poder introducir a su través el cuello de una maneta o mando, también de madera. La abertura está practicada lateralmente y cerca del fondo, de modo que al ser atravesada por dicho cuello su extremo emerge en el interior del cuerpo dentro de Ia cámara inferior, bajo Ia placa separadora, donde se encuentra el medio humectante.To produce the humidity inside the container, recharging liquid that accumulates in the absorbent element and / or in the internal recesses of the bottom, an opening is provided in at least one of the sides, configured in shape and dimensions to be able to introduce through the neck of a handle or knob, also made of wood. The opening is practiced laterally and near the bottom, so that when it is pierced by said neck its end emerges inside the body inside the lower chamber, under the separator plate, where the moisturizing medium is located.
Esta maneta o mando dispone de un orificio pasante, practicado a Io largo del eje central de su cuello, estando taponado el extremo emergente de dicho cuello por un pequeño botón de silicona u otro material similar que puede ser pinchado con una aguja y dejar pasar agua que se inyecte con dicha aguja a Ia cámara inferior del cuerpo de este humificador. El mando se constituye como un tapón con un ensanchamiento que centralmente se prolonga en el cuello del mando y susceptible de ser girado automáticamente o por acción manual del usuario.This handle or control has a through hole, practiced along the central axis of its neck, the emerging end of said neck being plugged by a small silicone button or other similar material that can be punctured with a needle and allow water to pass that is injected with said needle into the lower chamber of the body of this humidifier. The control is constituted as a plug with a widening which is centrally extended in the neck of the remote and can be turned automatically or by user manual action.
Con el objetivo de crear una corriente de aire entre el interior del cuerpo de dicho humificador y el exterior, en el ensanchamiento, el mando cuenta con al menos otro orificio pasante más, que queda a un lado del eje central y, por tanto, del anteriormente mencionado orificio pasante taponado. Cada orificio pasante previsto en el ensanchamiento del mando, cuando el mismo se hace girar hasta determinada posición, queda en coincidencia con al menos un agujero pasante previsto en Ia zona circundante a Ia abertura lateral e inferior del envase.In order to create a stream of air between the inside of the body of said humidifier and the outside, in the widening, the control has at least one other through hole, which is at the side of the central axis and, therefore, of the previously mentioned through hole plugged. Each through hole provided in the broadening of the control, when it is rotated to a certain position, coincides with at least one through hole provided in the area surrounding the side and bottom opening of the container.
Así, el ambiente húmedo se puede crear y regular sencillamente introduciendo agua hacia el elemento absorbente depositado en el interior del cuerpo del envase humificador propuesto, directamente o mediante una jeringuilla que atraviesa el orificio pasante del mando lateral. En Ia regulación del nivel de humedad contribuye el intercambio de aire entre el exterior y el interior que se consigue a través de los orificios de Ia tapa o del mando, haciendo girar uno y/u otro según convenga. Opcionalmente, el humificador dispone de dispositivos electrónicos capaces de accionar de modo automático el giro del mando lateral o Ia tapa superior, en base a las mediciones de humedad dadas por el higrómetro, para abrir o cerrar en su justa medida los conductos y orificios a través de los que se crea el caudal de aire con el que se controla el grado de humedad. Otra posible realización alternativa consiste en que, habiendo practicado un vaciado en Ia base del envase para albergar el elemento absorbente de líquido, sobre dicho vaciado se incorporan unos listones, construidos con madera como el cedro cuyas propiedades aromáticas se sabe son convenientes para ensalzar el sabor de los cigarros puros, que están atravesados por un tubo el cual se prolonga hasta Ia parte superior del envase en un extremo con forma de embudo, por el cual se echa el agua u otro líquido adecuado hacia el elemento absorbente del fondo. Esta es otra manera, pues, de proporcionar Ia humedad precisa en el interior del envase para impedir que llegue a resecarse el tabaco.Thus, the humid environment can be created and regulated simply by introducing water into the absorbent element deposited inside the body of the proposed humidifier container, directly or by means of a syringe that passes through the through hole of the lateral control. In the humidity level regulation, the exchange of air between the exterior and the interior that is achieved through the holes of the lid or of the control contributes, by rotating one and / or the other as appropriate. Optionally, the humidifier has electronic devices capable of automatically activating the rotation of the lateral control or the top cover, based on the humidity measurements given by the hygrometer, to open or close the ducts and orifices in its right measure through of which the air flow is created with which the degree of humidity is controlled. Another possible alternative embodiment is that, having emptied the base of the container to house the liquid absorbent element, on said emptying slats are incorporated, constructed with wood such as cedar whose aromatic properties are known to be convenient to enhance the flavor of the cigars, which are crossed by a tube which extends to the top of the container at a funnel-shaped end, through which water is poured or another suitable liquid towards the bottom absorbent element. This is another way, then, to provide the precise humidity inside the package to prevent the snuff from drying out.
La disposición del producto en el interior del envase es sumamente sencilla, ya que se realiza simplemente colocando de pié los cigarros y puros apoyados sobre los listones de madera aromática provistos en Ia base. Al almacenar en el envase los cigarros y puros en posición vertical, apoyados sobre los listones aromáticos y éstos, a su vez, sobre el elemento humectante, se distribuye uniformemente Ia humedad entre ellos, obteniendo una conservación idónea para todos, al contrario de Io que ocurre en los envases donde tradicionalmente el producto debe guardarse en horizontal, quedando más secos los cigarros puros que estén más alejados de Ia fuente húmeda.The arrangement of the product inside the package is very simple, since it is done simply by standing up the cigars and cigars resting on the slats of aromatic wood provided on the base. When the cigars and cigars are stored in the container in an upright position, resting on the aromatic slats and these, in turn, on the moisturizing element, the moisture is distributed evenly between them, obtaining an ideal preservation for all, contrary to what It occurs in containers where traditionally the product must be stored horizontally, the cigars that are furthest from the wet source being drier.
Los listones de madera cuentan con varios rebajes que definen unas ventanas a través de las cuales se distribuye uniformemente Ia humedad procedente del elemento absorbente de líquido desde Ia base entre todos los cigarros y puros.The wooden slats have several recesses that define windows through which the moisture from the liquid absorbent element is distributed evenly from the base between all cigars and cigars.
Para permitir Ia extracción de los cigarros con toda comodidad, el tubo por el que llega el agua al elemento absorbente del fondo incorpora en su extremo superior un soporte de perfil acodado hacia abajo, del cual el usuario, habiendo abierto previamente Ia tapa del envase, puede tirar y hacer girar libremente hasta dejarlo apoyado sobre el borde del envase, trayendo así hacia arriba los listones con el producto sobre ellos, con Io que el consumidor puede tomar el cigarro o puro que desee más cómodamente.In order to allow the extraction of the cigars with all comfort, the tube through which the water reaches the absorbent element of the bottom incorporates at its upper end a support of profile bent downwards, of which the user, having previously opened the lid of the container, You can pull and spin freely until you rest it on the edge of the container, thus bringing up the slats with the product on them, so that the consumer can take the cigar or cigar they want more comfortably.
Otra opción de realización para permitir Ia extracción de los cigarros del interior del envase, es Ia colocación de un resorte o unos muelles situados en el fondo del envase, de manera que estos muelles están retenidos por Ia acción de Ia tapa en el envase y, al liberarlo de Ia tapa, se desplazan hacia arriba los puros que están apoyados sobre los listones de madera aromática provistos en Ia base.Another embodiment option to allow the extraction of cigarettes from inside the container is the placement of a spring or springs located at the bottom of the container, so that these springs they are retained by the action of the lid on the container and, when released from the lid, the cigars that are supported on the slats of aromatic wood provided on the base are moved upwards.
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Para complementar Ia descripción que se está realizando y con objeto de ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características del invento, de acuerdo con un ejemplo preferente de realización práctica del mismo, se acompaña como parte integrante de dicha descripción, un juego de dibujos en donde con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo, se ha representado Io siguiente:To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical realization thereof, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description. Illustrative and not limiting, the following has been represented:
Figura 1.- Muestra una vista en alzado del envase humificador objeto de Ia invención, según una realización preferente, representando un despiece del envase y en sección longitudinal.Figure 1.- Shows an elevation view of the humidifier container object of the invention, according to a preferred embodiment, showing an exploded view of the package and in longitudinal section.
Figura 2.- Muestra un detalle del mando montado en Ia abertura lateral del envase pero sin girar, representando una sección por el eje A-A' indicado en Ia figura anterior y vista en planta. Figura 3.- Muestra una vista en alzado del humificador, conforme a Ia realización preferente de Ia primera figura, ya montado y representado en sección longitudinal, con el mando lateral girado para permitir el intercambio de aire entre el interior y el exterior.Figure 2.- Shows a detail of the control mounted in the lateral opening of the package but without turning, representing a section along the axis A-A 'indicated in the previous figure and seen in plan. Figure 3.- Shows an elevation view of the humidifier, according to the preferred embodiment of the first figure, already mounted and represented in longitudinal section, with the side control turned to allow the exchange of air between the interior and the exterior.
Figura 4.- Muestra una vista en alzado del envase humificador de Ia invención, según otra realización preferente, con una sección longitudinal para descubrir interiormente Ia mitad derecha del envase.Figure 4.- Shows an elevational view of the humidifier container of the invention, according to another preferred embodiment, with a longitudinal section to internally discover the right half of the container.
Figura 5.- Muestra una vista en planta desde arriba del humificador, seccionada transversalmente parte de Ia mitad derecha de Ia tapa para enseñar los cigarros puros dispuestos sobre listones de madera, según Ia realización representada en Ia figura anterior.Figure 5.- Shows a plan view from above of the humidifier, cross-sectioning part of the right half of the lid to show the pure cigars arranged on wooden slats, according to the embodiment represented in the previous figure.
Figura 6.- Muestra una vista seccionada en alzado de Ia tapa del envase, conforme a otra alternativa de realización.Figure 6.- Shows a sectional view in elevation of the lid of the container, according to another alternative of realization.
Figura 7.- Muestra una vista seccionada parcial lateral de Ia parte superior del humificador, sin Ia tapa, con los cigarros puros listos para ser seleccionados y extraídos por el consumidor, según Ia realización representada en Ia figura 4.Figure 7.- Shows a partial partial sectional view of the upper part of the humidifier, without the lid, with the cigars ready to be selected and extracted by the consumer, according to the embodiment represented in Figure 4.
Figura 8.- Muestra una vista en alzado del humificador de Ia invención, según otra opción de realización, con una sección longitudinal donde se descubre Ia mitad derecha del envase que dispone inferiormente de resortes para Ia elevación automática de los listones, al abrir Ia tapa.Figure 8.- Shows an elevational view of the humidifier of the invention, according to another embodiment option, with a longitudinal section where the right half of the container is discovered that has lower springs for the automatic lifting of the slats, when opening the lid .
REALIZACIÓN PREFERENTE DE LA INVENCIÓNPREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
A Ia vista de las Figuras 1 y 3 reseñadas, puede describirse como una posible realización de Ia invención un humificador de puros (P) constituido a partir de un cuerpo hueco (1) de madera, preferentemente cedro, con una embocadura superior que dispone de un borde emergente (19) donde encaja una tapa (20), también realizada en madera de cedro, constituyendo un recipiente con dimensiones adaptado para almacenar verticalmente los puros (P), fortalecido además por el propio material por cuanto que aporta un aroma adecuado que agradece el consumidor de tabaco. Según esta realización preferida, el cuerpo (1 ) tiene exteriormente una configuración paralelepipédica, mientras que interiormente el vaciado donde se alojan los puros (P) es cilindrico, aunque obviamente pueden adoptarse otras formas.In view of the figures 1 and 3 outlined, it can be described as a possible embodiment of the invention a cigar humidifier (P) constituted from a hollow body (1) of wood, preferably cedar, with a top opening that has an emerging edge (19) where a lid (20) fits, also made of cedar wood, constituting a container with dimensions adapted to store cigars vertically (P), further strengthened by the material itself because it provides a suitable aroma that Thanks the tobacco consumer. According to this preferred embodiment, the body (1) externally has a parallelepipedic configuration, while internally the emptying where the cigars are housed (P) is cylindrical, although obviously other shapes can be taken.
La cara superior de Ia tapa (20) incorpora un resalte (21 ) que, por una parte, actúa como asidero de dicha tapa (20), mientras que por otra, soporta un higrómetro (25) para medir el nivel de humedad que existe en el interior del cuerpo (1 ). El resalte (21 ) puede ser giratorio para poder obturar o liberar unos conductos (23) de aire previstos en Ia tapa (20) que comunican el exterior con el interior del cuerpo (1 ). Tal resalte (21) cuenta con unos taladros (22) que, estando Ia tapa (20) cerrando normalmente el cuerpo (1), cuando el usuario hace girar manualmente o mediante algún mecanismo conocido dicho resalte (21), los taladros (22) coinciden en prolongación con los respectivos conductos (23) . De esta manera, se genera un flujo de aire entre el exterior y el interior del recipiente, sin necesidad de abrirlo, para ayudar a restablecer el nivel óptimo de humedad que precisa el tabaco a criterio del consumidor.The upper face of the lid (20) incorporates a shoulder (21) that, on the one hand, acts as a handle of said lid (20), while on the other, it supports a hygrometer (25) to measure the level of humidity that exists inside the body (1). The projection (21) can be rotatable to be able to seal or release air ducts (23) provided in the cover (20) that communicate the exterior with the interior of the body (1). Such highlight (21) account with holes (22) which, being the lid (20) normally closing the body (1), when the user rotates manually or by some known mechanism said projection (21), the holes (22) coincide in extension with the respective ducts (23). In this way, an air flow is generated between the outside and the inside of the container, without opening it, to help restore the optimum level of moisture required by tobacco at the consumer's discretion.
En Ia cara interior de Ia tapa (20), se prevé una rejilla (24) para evitar que accidentalmente caigan partículas extrañas a través de los conductos (23) hacia el interior del cuerpo (1 ).In the inner face of the lid (20), a grid (24) is provided to prevent accidentally falling foreign particles through the ducts (23) into the body (1).
Por otro lado, dicho cuerpo (1 ) contiene un elemento absorbente de líquido (2), tal como una esponja o material similar absorbente de agua, dispuesto en una bandeja (3) prevista en el fondo del cuerpo (1 ). Por encima del elemento absorbente de líquido (2) y su bandeja (3), a una altura conveniente para dejar espacio a los puros (P), está encajada una placa separadora (4), que define así dos cámaras (6, 7) en el interior de dicho cuerpo hueco (1 ): una cámara superior (6) donde se disponen de pie los puros (P) apoyados en Ia placa separadora (4) y una cámara inferior (7) que alberga Ia bandeja (3) con el elemento absorbente de líquido (2). Dicha placa separadora (4) presenta múltiples perforaciones (5) que comunican sendas cámaras (6, 7). De esta forma y puesto que los puros (P) se asientan sobre Ia placa separadora (4) en posición erguida, Ia humedad ambiental alcanzada en el interior del cuerpo (1 ) se transmite homogéneamente entre cada cigarro puro, por las diferentes capas que forman los cigarros, consiguiendo una conservación ideal del tabaco para un grado de humedad preciso.On the other hand, said body (1) contains a liquid absorbent element (2), such as a sponge or similar water absorbent material, arranged in a tray (3) provided at the bottom of the body (1). Above the liquid absorbent element (2) and its tray (3), at a convenient height to make room for cigars (P), a separator plate (4) is fitted, thus defining two chambers (6, 7) inside said hollow body (1): an upper chamber (6) where the cigars (P) are supported standing on the separator plate (4) and a lower chamber (7) that houses the tray (3) with the liquid absorbent element (2). Said separator plate (4) has multiple perforations (5) that communicate each chamber (6, 7). In this way and since the cigars (P) settle on the separating plate (4) in an upright position, the environmental humidity reached inside the body (1) is transmitted homogeneously between each pure cigar, through the different layers that form cigarettes, achieving an ideal preservation of tobacco for a precise degree of humidity.
Con el objetivo de lograr ese grado de humedad idóneo y mantenerlo, el cuerpo hueco (1 ) tiene una abertura (8) que comunica Ia cámara inferior (7) con el exterior y está adaptada para recibir un mando (10), que comprende un ensanchamiento (11 ), preferentemente circular, del cual emerge un cuello (12) acoplable a Ia abertura (8). El extremo final del cuello (12) emerge por Ia abertura (8) a Ia cámara inferior (7). A través de un orificio central (14) pasante practicado en el mando (10) que llega hasta el extremo final del cuello (12) rematado con un tapón (15) de silicona u otro material conveniente, el usuario puede introducir Ia aguja de una jeringuilla de agua para pasarla, pinchando el tapón (15), a Ia cámara inferior (7) y cayendo el agua a Ia bandeja (3), desde donde es recogida por el elemento absorbente de líquido (2).In order to achieve that ideal degree of humidity and maintain it, the hollow body (1) has an opening (8) that communicates Ia lower chamber (7) with the outside and is adapted to receive a control (10), comprising a widening (11), preferably circular, from which emerges a neck (12) attachable to the opening (8). The final end of the neck (12) emerges through the opening (8) to the lower chamber (7). Through a central hole (14) through the control (10) that reaches the end of the neck (12) topped with a plug (15) of silicone or other convenient material, the user can insert the needle of a Water syringe to pass it, puncturing the cap (15), to the lower chamber (7) and dropping the water to the tray (3), from where it is collected by the liquid absorbent element (2).
Para contribuir a Ia regulación del nivel de humedad creado, el ensanchamiento (11 ) del mando (10) posee al menos un agujero pasante (13) que, en función de Ia posición manual de giro que ocupe el mando (10), coincide en su prolongación con al menos un orificio pasante (16) previsto en las proximidades de Ia abertura (8) y paralelo al eje central de dicha abertura (8). El mando (10) es giratorio y, por acción manual o mecánica, puede rotar con un eje de giro que es el eje central de Ia abertura (8), rotando así el cuello (12) en el interior de dicha abertura (8). Otra alternativa de realización consiste en el mando (10) es deslizable por unas guías previstas en el cuerpo (1 ). De cualquier forma, dicho mando (10) puede adoptar al menos dos posiciones: una primera posición en Ia que el orificio pasante (16) está obturado por el mando (10) y una segunda posición en Ia que dicho orificio pasante (16) queda libre para que el caudal de aire externo pase a Ia cámara inferior (7).To contribute to the regulation of the humidity level created, the widening (11) of the control (10) has at least one through hole (13) which, depending on the manual rotation position occupied by the control (10), coincides in its extension with at least one through hole (16) provided in the vicinity of the opening (8) and parallel to the central axis of said opening (8). The control (10) is rotatable and, by manual or mechanical action, it can rotate with an axis of rotation that is the central axis of the opening (8), thus rotating the neck (12) inside said opening (8) . Another alternative of realization consists of the control (10) is slidable by guides provided in the body (1). In any case, said control (10) can adopt at least two positions: a first position in which the through hole (16) is blocked by the control (10) and a second position in which said through hole (16) is free so that the external air flow passes to the lower chamber (7).
En el ejemplo de realización de las Figuras 1 y 3, los orificios pasantes (16) son dos y diametralmente opuestos, quedando uno arriba y otro debajo de Ia abertura (8). Con el mando (10) en primera posición, no girado y según Ia realización preferida representada en las mencionadasIn the example of embodiment of Figures 1 and 3, the through holes (16) are two and diametrically opposite, one being above and one below the opening (8). With the control (10) in the first position, not turned and according to the preferred embodiment represented in the aforementioned
Figuras 1 y 3, los orificios pasantes (16) quedan cerrados por dicho mando (10) porque no coinciden con los agujeros pasantes (13). Al girar el mandoFigures 1 and 3, the through holes (16) are closed by said command (10) because they do not match the through holes (13). Turning the knob
(10) hasta su segunda posición, sus agujeros pasantes (13) coinciden con los orificios pasantes (16) circundantes a Ia abertura (8) y, estando también girado el resalte (21 ) coincidiendo sus taladros (22) con los conductos (23) de Ia tapa (20), se origina una corriente de aire que distribuye entre los puros (P) colocados en vertical Ia humedad de modo uniforme, como se ilustra en Ia Figura 3.(10) to its second position, its through holes (13) coincide with the through holes (16) surrounding the opening (8) and, while the shoulder (21) is also rotated coinciding with its holes (22) with the ducts (23) ) of the lid (20), a stream of air is generated that distributes between the cigars (P) placed vertically the humidity uniformly, as illustrated in Figure 3.
Otra opción de realización es que se practiquen los agujeros pasantes (16) a izquierda y derecha del eje central de Ia abertura (8), pero siempre tales orificios pasantes (16) se sitúan en Ia zona circundante a dicha abertura (8), dentro del perímetro abarcado por el ensanchamientoAnother embodiment is that the through holes (16) to the left and right of the central axis of the opening (8) are practiced, but always such through holes (16) are located in the area surrounding said opening (8), inside of the perimeter covered by the widening
(11 ) del mando (10) donde se disponen los correspondientes agujeros pasantes (13) en concordancia al girar el mando (10).(11) of the control (10) where the corresponding through holes (13) are arranged in accordance with turning the control (10).
Para Ia sujeción del mando (10) y evitar que su cuello (12) pueda sacarse del encaje en Ia abertura (8), se prevé una arandela abierta o circlip (18) que abraza el extremo final del cuello (12), dejándolo atrapado dentro de Ia cámara inferior (7) del cuerpo (1). Además, se usa una arandela (17) de tipo "aculon", dispuesta en un abocardado (9) del borde exterior deTo secure the control (10) and prevent its neck (12) from being removed from the socket in the opening (8), an open washer or circlip (18) is provided that embraces the end of the neck (12), leaving it trapped inside the lower chamber (7) of the body (1). In addition, a washer (17) of "aculon" type is used, arranged in a flaring (9) of the outer edge of
Ia abertura (8) y perforada centralmente para ser atravesada por el cuello (12), que garantiza Ia estanqueidad en el acoplamiento del mando (10) en dicha abertura (8). La arandela (17) tiene así forma de corona tórica y una configuración de malla para permitir Ia transpiración del vapor de agua acumulado en Ia cámara inferior (7).The opening (8) and centrally perforated to be crossed by the neck (12), which guarantees the tightness in the coupling of the control (10) in said opening (8). The washer (17) thus has an O-ring shape and a mesh configuration to allow the perspiration of the water vapor accumulated in the lower chamber (7).
De acuerdo a otra forma de realización diferente, que se representa en Ia Figura 4, el envase humificador de cigarros y puros exteriormente presenta una configuración esencialmente paralelepipédica, constituida a partir de una base (30) y cuatro columnas (48), preferiblemente de madera, que enmarcan las cuatro caras laterales (44), las cuales pueden ser de cristal, otro material transparente, para poder apreciar los cigarros y/o puros (P), contenidos en el envase, o de madera, que se cierra por su zona superior mediante Ia tapa (20).According to another different embodiment, which is represented in Figure 4, the externally cigar and cigar humidifier container has an essentially parallelepipedic configuration, constituted from a base (30) and four columns (48), preferably of wood , which frame the four lateral faces (44), which can be of glass, another transparent material, to be able to appreciate the cigars and / or cigars (P), contained in the container, or of wood, which is closed by its upper area by means of the lid (20).
En Ia cara inferior de Ia tapa (20), se practica un vaciado para el encaje con el borde periférico del cuerpo (1 ), a través de unas juntas huecas (38) que permiten su perfecto acople sin fugas de humedad.In the lower face of the lid (20), a recess is made for the fitting with the peripheral edge of the body (1), through hollow joints (38) that allow its perfect coupling without moisture leaks.
El centro de Ia mencionada tapa (20) es atravesado por unas perforaciones (49) que continúan hasta el resalte (21 ), junto con un agujero pasante central (40), ocupado por un bulón roscado, que sirve de fijación del resalte (21 ) con el higrómetro (25) a Ia tapa (20).The center of the mentioned cover (20) is crossed by perforations (49) that continue to the projection (21), together with a central through hole (40), occupied by a threaded bolt, which serves to fix the projection (21 ) with the hygrometer (25) to the lid (20).
Entre Ia tapa (20) y su resalte (21 ), se prevén opcionalmente unas juntas de estanqueidad (39) que evitan igualmente las fugas de humedad por esa zona.Between the cover (20) and its projection (21), sealing gaskets (39) are optionally provided that also prevent moisture leaks from that area.
Otra opción prevista en cuanto a Ia apertura de Ia tapa (20), según se muestra en Ia Figura 6, es que el resalte (21 ) es giratorio con respecto a un eje emergente (41 ), fijado a un lado de Ia base del resalteAnother option provided for the opening of the lid (20), as shown in Figure 6, is that the projection (21) is rotatable with respect to an emerging axis (41), fixed to one side of the base of the stand out
(21 ), Ia cual encaja con posibilidad de giro en dicha tapa (4). De esta forma, en el caso de que hubiera exceso de humedad en el interior del envase, se permite su paso hacia el exterior a través de los conductos (23) practicados en el centro de Ia tapa (4), bajo Ia base del resalte (21 ), una vez girado dicho resalte (21) para dejar libres los conductos (23) de escape de Ia humedad.(21), which fits with the possibility of rotation in said cover (4). Thus, in the event that there is excess moisture inside the container, it is allowed to pass outward through the ducts (23) made in the center of the lid (4), under the base of the shoulder (21), once said projection (21) is turned to free the exhaust ducts (23) from moisture.
Según Ia realización representada en Ia Figura 6, dichos conductos (23) se distribuyen formando 120° entre sí respecto al agujero central (40) de Ia tapa (20).According to the embodiment represented in Figure 6, said ducts (23) are distributed forming 120 ° to each other with respect to the central hole (40) of the lid (20).
En las Figuras 4 y 8, se aprecia que tanto en Ia periferia superior como inferior de las caras laterales (44) del envase, se disponen unas tiras de madera (45, 45'). Sobre los bordes superiores de dichas caras laterales (44) y de Ia tira superior (45) de madera, se asienta un marco metálico (47), acodado en su extremo exterior para su ajuste exacto con el cuerpo (1 ) del envase. Según Ia realización ilustrada en estas Figuras 4 y 8, dentro de Ia base (30), se practica un vaciado (31 ), en cuyo interior se aloja un recipiente (32) que contiene el elemento absorbente de líquido (2). En parte de dicho vaciado (31 ), van encajadas inferiormente las caras laterales (44) transparentes, junto con Ia tira inferior (45) de madera, más unas juntas elásticas (46) también huecas para su estanqueidad.In Figures 4 and 8, it can be seen that both the upper and lower periphery of the side faces (44) of the package are arranged a few strips of wood (45, 45 '). On the upper edges of said lateral faces (44) and of the upper strip (45) of wood, a metal frame (47) sits, angled at its outer end for its exact adjustment with the body (1) of the container. According to the embodiment illustrated in these Figures 4 and 8, inside the base (30), a drain (31) is carried out, inside which a container (32) containing the liquid absorbent element (2) is housed. In part of said recess (31), the transparent side faces (44) are fitted inferiorly, together with the lower wooden strip (45), plus elastic joints (46) also hollow for their tightness.
Conforme a una opción de realización y volviendo a Ia Figura 1 , Ia base (30) puede disponer de al menos un rebaje interior (50) que actúa como depósito auxiliar del líquido, a ser acumulado ulteriormente, en función del uso que se haga de su capacidad, por el elemento absorbente (2).According to an embodiment option and returning to Figure 1, the base (30) can have at least one internal recess (50) that acts as an auxiliary reservoir of the liquid, to be subsequently accumulated, depending on the use made of its capacity, by the absorbent element (2).
En Ia realización de las Figuras 4 y 8, sobre el vaciado (31 ) se disponen una serie de listones (33) de madera aromática, adosados y unidos entre sí por medio de remaches, que se apoyan en los bordes de un escalón que se define en el borde del vaciado (31 ). Conforme ilustra Ia Figura 5, los cigarros o puros (P) se asientan sobre tales listones (33), los cuales se fabrican con un tipo de madera tal que, en contacto con Ia humedad, aporta aromas que potencian el sabor del cigarro puro al quemarse. Un ejemplo de esta clase de madera es el cedro.In the embodiment of Figures 4 and 8, a series of slats (33) of aromatic wood are arranged on the emptying (31), attached and joined together by means of rivets, which are supported on the edges of a step that is define at the edge of the recess (31). As Figure 5 illustrates, cigars or cigars (P) sit on such slats (33), which are manufactured with a type of wood such that, in contact with moisture, it provides aromas that enhance the taste of pure cigars. burn. An example of this kind of wood is cedar.
Los listones (33) de madera son reemplazables, pudiendo el usuario sustituirlos por otros de recambio una vez que, con el tiempo, se percibe Ia pérdida de su poder aromático.The wooden slats (33) are replaceable, and the user can replace them with replacement ones once, over time, the loss of their aromatic power is perceived.
Al unirse dichos listones (33), se enfrentan unos rebajes internos (34), practicados de manera equidistante cada dos listones (33), originando unas ventanas que se disponen en posición vertical y comunican Ia cámara inferior (7) donde, en esta realización se dispone del vaciado (31 ), con Ia cámara superior (6). De este modo, Ia humedad que emana del recipiente (32) contenedor del elemento absorbente de líquido (2), se distribuye por todo el interior del cuerpo hueco (1), en el cual se almacenan los cigarros y puros (P).When joining said slats (33), internal recesses (34) face each other, practiced in an equidistant manner every two slats (33), originating windows that are arranged vertically and communicate The lower chamber (7) where, in this embodiment, the emptying (31) is available, with the upper chamber (6). Thus, the moisture that emanates from the container (32) container of the liquid absorbent element (2), is distributed throughout the interior of the hollow body (1), in which cigars and cigars (P) are stored.
Para evitar Ia condensación debido al ambiente húmedo que se genera en el interior del envase de Ia invención, una opción de realización es construir al menos una cara lateral (44) doble, configurándola a partir de dos cristales entre los cuales se crea una cámara de aire para impedir Ia condensación.To avoid condensation due to the humid environment that is generated inside the container of the invention, an embodiment option is to build at least one double side face (44), configuring it from two crystals between which a chamber is created. air to prevent condensation.
EI centro de los listones (33) de madera aromática está agujereado, para introducir y fijar el extremo inferior de un tubo (35), en cuyo extremo superior se acopla, con posibilidad de giro libre, un soporte (37), de perfil acodado hacia abajo, sobre el que se sitúa una pieza (36), Ia cual cuenta con una embocadura en forma de embudo. Por dicha embocadura de Ia pieza (36) de embudo, el usuario puede verter el líquido, generalmente agua, que cae por el tubo (35) hasta depositarse en el elemento absorbente (2), alojado en el recipiente (32) de Ia base (30).The center of the slats (33) of aromatic wood is perforated, to introduce and fix the lower end of a tube (35), at whose upper end a support (37), with an angled profile, is coupled with the possibility of free rotation down, on which a piece (36) is placed, which has a funnel-shaped mouth. By said mouth of the funnel piece (36), the user can pour the liquid, generally water, that falls through the tube (35) until it is deposited in the absorbent element (2), housed in the container (32) of the base (30).
Para que el consumidor pueda extraer del envase de Ia invención, una vez abierta su tapa (20), uno o más cigarros (P) con facilidad, manualmente se tira del extremo superior de dicho tubo (35), hasta que su soporte (37) sobrepasa el borde de las caras laterales (44) del envase y, mediante un giro manual de 90°, el extremo acodado del soporte (37) se apoya sobre el marco metálico (47), quedando suspendido el conjunto de listones (33) con los cigarros (P), como indica Ia Figura 7.So that the consumer can extract from the container of the invention, once opened its lid (20), one or more cigars (P) with ease, manually pull the upper end of said tube (35), until its support (37 ) exceeds the edge of the side faces (44) of the container and, by a manual 90 ° rotation, the angled end of the support (37) rests on the metal frame (47), the set of slats (33) being suspended with the cigars (P), as indicated in Figure 7.
En otra opción de realización, representada en Ia Figura 8, al abrir Ia tapa (20), el conjunto de listones (33) de madera, sobre los que se apoyan los cigarros (P), se desplazan automáticamente hacia arriba por medio de unos resortes (42) insertados en Ia base (30).In another embodiment, represented in Figure 8, when opening the lid (20), the set of slats (33) of wood, on which support the cigarettes (P), automatically move upwards by means of springs (42) inserted in the base (30).
La invención ha sido descrita según algunas realizaciones preferentes de Ia misma, pero el experto en Ia materia podrá entender que múltiples variaciones pueden ser introducidas y combinarse de múltiples maneras, dentro del objeto de Ia invención reivindicada. Todos los detalles y elementos accesorios, así como las formas, dimensiones y los materiales del envase que se ha descrito en Ia presente memoria, podrían ser reemplazados adecuadamente por otros que sean técnicamente equivalentes, sin apartarse del ámbito definido por las reivindicaciones que se incluyen seguidamente. The invention has been described according to some preferred embodiments thereof, but the person skilled in the art will be able to understand that multiple variations can be introduced and combined in multiple ways, within the object of the claimed invention. All the details and accessory elements, as well as the shapes, dimensions and materials of the package described herein, could be suitably replaced by others that are technically equivalent, without departing from the scope defined by the claims included below. .

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1.- Envase humidificador de cigarros y puros que comprende un cuerpo hueco (1) destinado a alojar unos puros (P), cerrado inferiormente por una base (30) y abierto superiormente, una tapa (20) para cerrar superiormente el cuerpo hueco (1) y un elemento absorbente de líquido (2) que aporta humedad a los cigarros puros (P), caracterizado porque comprende unos medios separadores (4, 33) previstos en el interior del cuerpo hueco (1) para definir dos cámaras (6, 7), una cámara superior (6) capacitada para alojar los puros (P), en vertical, y una cámara inferior (7) que contiene el elemento absorbente de líquido (2).1.- Cigarette and cigar humidifier container comprising a hollow body (1) intended to accommodate cigars (P), closed inferiorly by a base (30) and opened superiorly, a lid (20) to close the hollow body ( 1) and a liquid absorbent element (2) that provides moisture to the pure cigars (P), characterized in that it comprises separating means (4, 33) provided inside the hollow body (1) to define two chambers (6, 7), an upper chamber (6) capable of accommodating cigars (P), vertically, and a lower chamber (7) containing the liquid absorbing element (2).
2.- Envase humidificador de cigarros y puros según reivindicación 1 , caracterizado porque Ia tapa (20) comprende un resalte (21 ) tirador montado de forma desplazable respecto de Ia tapa (20) y configurado para permitir Ia obturación y liberación de al menos un conducto2. Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to claim 1, characterized in that the lid (20) comprises a shoulder (21) handle movably mounted with respect to the lid (20) and configured to allow the sealing and release of at least one conduit
(23) previsto en dicha tapa (20).(23) provided in said cover (20).
3.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según reivindicación 2, caracterizado porque el resalte (21 ) tiene capacidad de giro con respecto a Ia tapa (20) y cuenta con al menos un taladro (22) que coincide en su prolongación con el conducto (23), en al menos una posición girada del resalte (21), para crear corriente de aire entre Ia cámara superior (6) y el exterior.3. Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to claim 2, characterized in that the projection (21) has rotation capacity with respect to the lid (20) and has at least one hole (22) that coincides in its extension with the conduit (23), in at least one rotated position of the shoulder (21), to create air flow between the upper chamber (6) and the outside.
4.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 2 ó 3, caracterizado porque el resalte (21) Ia tapa (20) incorpora un higrómetro (25).4. Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to any of claims 2 or 3, characterized in that the projection (21) the lid (20) incorporates a hygrometer (25).
5.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 2 a 4, caracterizado porque entre Ia tapa (20) y el resalte (21) se incorporan unas juntas de estanqueidad (39) que evitan las fugas de humedad.5. Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to any of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that between the lid (20) and the Highlight (21) sealing gaskets (39) are incorporated to prevent moisture leaks.
6.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 2 a 5, caracterizado porque el resalte (21 ) se une a la tapa (20) a través de un bulón roscado, que atraviesa un agujero pasante (40) practicado en el centro de dicha tapa (20) y su resalte (21 ).6. Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to any of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the shoulder (21) joins the lid (20) through a threaded bolt, which passes through a through hole (40) made in the center of said cover (20) and its projection (21).
7,- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 2 a 6, caracterizado porque el resalte (21) se une a Ia tapa (20) mediante al menos un eje emergente (41) practicado en un lado del resalte (21), que encaja con posibilidad de giro en dicha tapa (20), de modo que Ia humedad escapa por los conductos (23) al girar dicho resalte (21 ).7, - Cigarette and cigar humidifier container according to any of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that the shoulder (21) joins the lid (20) by means of at least one emergent shaft (41) made on one side of the shoulder (21 ), which fits with the possibility of rotation in said cover (20), so that moisture escapes through the ducts (23) when said projection (21) turns.
8.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 2 a 7, caracterizado porque Ia tapa (20) aloja una rejilla (24) que cubre al menos un extremo del conducto (23).8. Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to any of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that the lid (20) houses a grid (24) that covers at least one end of the duct (23).
9.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 2 a 8, caracterizado porque el cuerpo hueco (1) comprende al menos un orificio pasante (16), que comunica Ia cámara inferior (7) con el exterior, y un mando (10) desplazable respecto del cuerpo hueco (1) para ocupar al menos dos posiciones, una primera posición de obturación del orificio pasante (16) y una segunda posición de liberación del orificio pasante (16), para provocar una comente de aire entre el conducto (23) y el orificio pasante (16).9. Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to any of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that the hollow body (1) comprises at least one through hole (16), which communicates the lower chamber (7) with the outside, and a control (10) movable with respect to the hollow body (1) to occupy at least two positions, a first sealing position of the through hole (16) and a second position of releasing the through hole (16), to cause an air flow between the conduit (23) and the through hole (16).
10.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según reivindicación 9, caracterizado porque el mando (10) comprende un ensanchamiento (11) dotado de al menos un agujero pasante (13) que coincide en prolongación con el orificio pasante (16), en Ia segunda posición del mando (10), de forma que en dicha posición se crea una corriente de aire entre el exterior y el interior de Ia cámara inferior (7).10. Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to claim 9, characterized in that the control (10) comprises a widening (11) provided with at least one through hole (13) that coincides in extension with the through hole (16), in the second position of the control (10), so that in this position an air flow is created between the exterior and the interior of the lower chamber (7).
11.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 9 ó 10, caracterizado porque el cuerpo hueco (1) tiene una abertura (8) adaptada para recibir el mando (10) y que comunica Ia cámara inferior (7) con el exterior.11. Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to any of claims 9 or 10, characterized in that the hollow body (1) has an opening (8) adapted to receive the control (10) and communicating the lower chamber (7) with the outside.
12.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según reivindicación 11 , caracterizado porque el orificio pasante (16) es circundante a Ia abertura (8) y paralelo al eje central de dicha abertura (8).12. Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to claim 11, characterized in that the through hole (16) is surrounding the opening (8) and parallel to the central axis of said opening (8).
13.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 11 ó 12, caracterizado porque el mando (10) tiene capacidad de giro respecto al eje central de Ia abertura (8).13. Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to any of claims 11 or 12, characterized in that the control (10) has the capacity to rotate with respect to the central axis of the opening (8).
14.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 11 , 12 ó 13, caracterizado porque el mando (10) cuenta con un cuello (12) acoplable a Ia abertura (8) y que emerge del ensanchamiento (11), disponiendo de un orificio central (14) pasante hasta el extremo final del cuello (12), donde incorpora un tapón (15) de material traspasable por una aguja para inyectar líquido a Ia cámara inferior (7).14. Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to any of claims 11, 12 or 13, characterized in that the control (10) has a neck (12) attachable to the opening (8) and emerges from the widening (11), having a central hole (14) through to the end of the neck (12), where it incorporates a plug (15) of material transferable by a needle to inject liquid into the lower chamber (7).
15.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según reivindicación 14, caracterizado porque el tapón (15) es de silicona.15. Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to claim 14, characterized in that the cap (15) is silicone.
16.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 14 ó 15, caracterizado porque Ia abertura (8) dispone de un abocardado (9) adaptado para alojar una arandela (17) con configuración de disco transpírable perforado centralmente para recibir el cuello (12).16.- Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to any of claims 14 or 15, characterized in that the opening (8) has a flare (9) adapted to accommodate a washer (17) with centrally perforated transpirable disk configuration to receive the neck (12).
17.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según reivindicación 16 caracterizado porque Ia arandela (17) se configura como una malla.17. Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to claim 16 characterized in that the washer (17) is configured as a mesh.
18.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 14 a 17, caracterizado porque adicionalmente comprende una arandela de tipo circlip (18) ajustada al extremo final del cuello (12) y adaptada para sujetarlo al lado de Ia abertura (8) interior al cuerpo (1 ).18. Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to any of claims 14 to 17, characterized in that it additionally comprises a washer of the circlip type (18) adjusted to the end end of the neck (12) and adapted to hold it next to the opening (8 ) inside the body (1).
19.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores caracterizado porque los medios separadores de las dos cámaras (6, 7) consisten en una placa separadora19. Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that the separating means of the two chambers (6, 7) consist of a separating plate
(4), que constituye una base de apoyo para los puros (P), dotada de una pluralidad de perforaciones (5) que comunican sendas cámaras (6, 7).(4), which constitutes a support base for cigars (P), equipped with a plurality of perforations (5) that communicate each chamber (6, 7).
20.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores caracterizado porque el cuerpo (1 ) es de madera maciza.20. Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that the body (1) is made of solid wood.
21.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según reivindicación 20, caracterizado porque el cuerpo (1) es de madera aromática.21. Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to claim 20, characterized in that the body (1) is aromatic wood.
22.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores caracterizado porque el elemento absorbente de líquido (2) está dispuesto en una bandeja (3) prevista sobre Ia base (30) del cuerpo hueco (1). 22.- Cigar and cigar humidifier container according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that the liquid absorbing element (2) is arranged in a tray (3) provided on the base (30) of the hollow body (1).
23.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según reivindicación 22, caracterizado porque incorpora una resistencia eléctrica en las proximidades de Ia base de Ia bandeja (3).23.- Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to claim 22, characterized in that it incorporates an electrical resistance in the vicinity of the base of the tray (3).
24.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 1 a 21 , caracterizado porque el elemento absorbente de líquido (2) está dispuesto en un recipiente (32) alojado dentro de un vaciado (31 ) practicado en Ia base (30) del cuerpo (1 ).24. Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to any of claims 1 to 21, characterized in that the liquid absorbent element (2) is disposed in a container (32) housed inside a drain (31) practiced in the base (30) ) of the body (1).
25,- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 9 a 24, caracterizado porque adicionalmente comprende medios electrónicos de regulación automática de Ia corriente de aire en el interior de dicho humificador.25, - Cigar and cigar humidifier container according to any one of claims 9 to 24, characterized in that it additionally comprises electronic means for automatically regulating the air flow inside said humidifier.
26.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según reivindicación 24, caracterizado porque los medios separadores consisten en una pluralidad de listones (33) de madera, apoyados en los bordes de un escalón que define el borde del vaciado (31 ), los cuales disponen de unos rebajes internos (34) que determinan unas ventanas verticales comunicantes entre el recipiente (32) del vaciado (31) y el interior del envase, para distribuir uniformemente Ia humedad que emana del recipiente (32) entre los cigarros y puros (P) del interior.26.- Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to claim 24, characterized in that the separating means consist of a plurality of wooden slats (33), supported on the edges of a step that defines the edge of the emptying (31), which have of internal recesses (34) that determine communicating vertical windows between the container (32) of the emptying (31) and the interior of the container, to evenly distribute the moisture that emanates from the container (32) between cigars and cigars (P) inland.
27.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según reivindicación 26, caracterizado porque los listones (33) están adosados y se unen entre sí por medio de remaches, disponiéndose los rebajes internos (34) enfrentados entre sí y equidistantes cada dos listones (33).27. Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to claim 26, characterized in that the slats (33) are attached and joined together by means of rivets, with the internal recesses (34) facing each other and equidistant each two slats (33) .
28.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque los medios separadores (4, 33) presentan un orificio central en el que se introduce y fija el extremo inferior de un tubo (35), cuyo extremo superior dispone de una pieza en forma de embudo (36), a través de Ia cual se vierte el líquido por el tubo (35) hasta el elemento absorbente de líquido (2).28.- Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the separating means (4, 33) have a central hole in which it is inserted and fixed. the lower end of a tube (35), whose upper end has a funnel-shaped part (36), through which the liquid is poured through the tube (35) to the liquid absorbing element (2).
29.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según reivindicación 28, caracterizado porque Ia pieza en embudo (36) se sitúa en un soporte (37), acoplado en el extremo superior del tubo (35), con posibilidad de giro libre y de perfil acodado hacia abajo, de modo que para sacar los cigarros y puros (P) fácilmente, se tira de dicho soporte (37) y se gira para que apoye sobre el borde periférico del envase, dejando suspendidos los listones (33) con los cigarros y puros (P) dispuestos en posición vertical.29.- Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to claim 28, characterized in that the funnel piece (36) is placed in a support (37), coupled to the upper end of the tube (35), with the possibility of free rotation and profile layered down, so that to remove the cigars and cigars (P) easily, said support (37) is pulled and rotated so that it rests on the peripheral edge of the container, leaving the slats (33) suspended with the cigars and cigars (P) arranged in an upright position.
30.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque en Ia cara inferior de Ia tapa (20) se dispone un vaciado con unas juntas huecas (38) que permiten un perfecto encaje con el borde periférico del envase sin fugas de humedad.30.- Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the lower face of the lid (20) there is an emptying with hollow joints (38) that allow a perfect fit with the peripheral edge of the container No moisture leakage
31.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 2 a 30, caracterizado porque Ia tapa (20) aloja una rejilla (24) que cubre al menos un extremo del conducto (23).31. Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to any of claims 2 to 30, characterized in that the lid (20) houses a grid (24) that covers at least one end of the duct (23).
32.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque Ia tapa (20) es de madera maciza.32.- Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lid (20) is made of solid wood.
33.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según reivindicación 32, caracterizado porque Ia tapa (20) es de madera aromática. 33.- Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to claim 32, characterized in that the lid (20) is aromatic wood.
34.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 26 a 33, caracterizado porque Ia base (30) incorpora en su vaciado (31 ), resortes (42), que empujan hacia arriba, al levantar Ia tapa (20), los listones (33) con los cigarros y/o puros (P), mientras que tales resortes (42) se mantienen comprimidos bajo los listones (33) apoyados en el borde del vaciado (31 ), cuando Ia tapa (20) permanece cerrada.34. Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to any of claims 26 to 33, characterized in that the base (30) incorporates springs (42), which push upwards, when lifting the lid (20) , the slats (33) with the cigars and / or cigars (P), while such springs (42) are kept compressed under the slats (33) supported on the edge of the emptying (31), when the lid (20) remains closed.
35.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque comprende unas caras laterales (44) de material transparente para dejar visible los cigarros y puros (P) contenidos en el interior del envase.35. Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises lateral faces (44) of transparent material to make visible the cigars and cigars (P) contained inside the package.
36.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según reivindicación 35, caracterizado porque dichas caras laterales (44) son de cristal.36.- Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to claim 35, characterized in that said lateral faces (44) are made of glass.
37.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 35 ó 36, caracterizado porque al menos una de dichas caras laterales (44) es doble, disponiendo entremedias de una cámara de aire, para evitar Ia condensación por Ia humedad del interior.37.- Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to any one of claims 35 or 36, characterized in that at least one of said lateral faces (44) is double, having an air chamber in between, to avoid condensation by the humidity of the interior .
38.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque Ia base (30) es de madera maciza. 38.- Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base (30) is made of solid wood.
39.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según reivindicación 38, caracterizado porque Ia base (30) es de madera aromática.39.- Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to claim 38, characterized in that the base (30) is made of aromatic wood.
40.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores caracterizado porque Ia base (30) dispone de al menos un rebaje interior (50) que actúa como depósito auxiliar del líquido.40.- Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that the base (30) has at least one internal recess (50) that acts as an auxiliary tank of the liquid
41.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque los medios separadores (4, 33) son de madera aromática.41. Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the separating means (4, 33) are made of aromatic wood.
42.- Envase humificador de cigarros y puros según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque los medios separadores (4, 33) son reemplazables. 42.- Humidifier container of cigars and cigars according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the separating means (4, 33) are replaceable.
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