WO2021233525A1

WO2021233525A1 - Cigarette preparation device

Info

Publication number: WO2021233525A1
Application number: PCT/EP2020/063863
Authority: WO
Inventors: Fritz Schmitt
Original assignee: Beamax S.A.
Priority date: 2020-05-18
Filing date: 2020-05-18
Publication date: 2021-11-25
Also published as: EP4152970A1; WO2021233580A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a cigarette preparation device (1) for applying an active substance to a cigarette (2), the cigarette preparation device (1) having a receptacle (4) for receiving a cigarette (2) to be inserted in the cigarette preparation device and an application device (5, 30) for applying the active substance to the cigarette (2) when the cigarette is inserted in and/or extracted from the receptacle (3) and/or when a cigarette (2) is received therein.

Description

Cigarette prep device

The invention relates to a cigarette preparation device for introducing an active ingredient into a cigarette.

From EP 2 253 233 A1, for example, a hand-portable device is known into which a cigarette can be inserted and with which the cigarette can be preheated before smoking. A similar device is known from US Pat. No. 5,591,368.

It has long been known to add an additive such as flavoring to cigarettes or to prepare cigarettes with additives. Cigarettes prepared in this way, for example cigarettes mixed with menthol, can be purchased. The cigarettes have usually been prepared by the cigarette manufacturer.

However, such additives are usually very volatile, so that the additives evaporate or evaporate or generally lose their effectiveness during storage of the cigarettes.

The present invention therefore provides a cigarette preparation device with which a smoker can prepare a cigarette quickly and easily with an additive or an active substance shortly before smoking it. Since the smoker can prepare the preparation immediately before smoking, a loss of effectiveness of the additive or the active ingredient is prevented or greatly reduced. The invention thus enables the smoker, among other things, to be unclouded Enjoyment experience. The invention enables the smoker to prepare cigarettes individually. The cigarette can be a cigarette not prepared by the manufacturer or it can be a hand-rolled one.

The cigarette preparation device according to the invention has a receiving space for receiving a cigarette to be inserted into the cigarette preparation device and an insertion unit for introducing an active ingredient into the cigarette when the cigarette is inserted and / or removed from the receiving space. Equally, the active ingredient can be introduced with the introduction unit into a cigarette accommodated in the receiving space.

The term “cigarette” can mean a commercially available cigarette. However, it can also generally mean a cylindrical object that can preferably be smokable or vaporizable, but does not necessarily have to contain tobacco and / or nicotine. The term “bring in” can mean applying, inserting, injecting, spraying, laminating, gluing or printing. An “introduction unit” can fulfill or carry out a corresponding function. The term “active ingredient” can mean an additive that can be added to a cigarette.

The cigarette preparation device can be dimensioned in such a way that it can be operated with one hand and / or can be held in or with one hand.

The receiving space can be essentially cylindrical and / or tubular. The receiving space can be adapted to the shape of the cigarette. It can be provided that the diameter of the receiving space, for example a cross section, is slightly larger than the diameter of a cigarette.

The introduction unit can have a roll with film or tape wound on the roll. The roller can be arranged on or in the receiving space and / or the introduction unit in such a way that the rolled-up film or tape can contact the cigarette when the cigarette is inserted and / or removed from the receiving space. The film can be or have an adhesive film and / or have an adhesive. The film or tape can have at least one active ingredient. The film or tape can have at least two layers or consist of at least two layers. At least one layer can have activated carbon particles. At least one layer, preferably an outer layer, can be gas-tight. At least one layer can have a catalyst, preferably a platinum foil.

The introduction unit can have a slide which can be coupled to the roller. When the slide is displaced, the roller can be or will be displaced essentially perpendicular to the receiving space.

The introduction unit can have a spring element coupled to the roller. When the roller is displaced, the spring element can exert a restoring force on the roller.

The introduction unit can have at least one cannula and at least one tank fluidically connected to the cannula. At least one active ingredient can be included in the tank. The cannula can be arranged on or in the receiving space and / or the introduction unit in such a way that when the cigarette is inserted and / or removed from the receiving space and / or the cigarette received therein, the cannula can penetrate the cigarette, so that the cigarette received in the tank Active ingredient can be injected into the cigarette through the cannula. The cannula can be movable relative to the receiving space.

In at least one embodiment, the cigarette preparation device can consist of the introduction unit. The cigarette preparation device can thus correspond to an active ingredient cap. The cigarette preparation device can have a sleeve into which the cigarette can be inserted or with which the cigarette preparation device can be attached to a cigarette. The cigarette preparation device can have a depot with an active ingredient received therein. The depot can be fluidically connected to the cannula. The cannula can be arranged in the sleeve in such a way that the cannula can penetrate the cigarette when the cigarette is inserted into the sleeve or the sleeve is pushed onto the cigarette. This allows the active ingredient to be injected into the cigarette from the depot via the cannula. The introduction unit have at least one application element and a cartridge and / or a tank. At least one active ingredient can be accommodated in the cartridge and / or the tank. The cartridge and / or the tank can be fluidically connected to the application element. The application element can be arranged on or in the receiving space and / or the introduction unit in such a way that when the cigarette is inserted or removed from the receiving space and / or the cigarette received therein, the application element contacts the cigarette, so that in the tank and / or the cartridge absorbed active ingredient can be applied to the cigarette by the application element.

The application element can have felt and / or plastic and / or consist of felt and / or plastic. The application element can preferably have a capillary.

The introduction unit can have an absorbent body. The absorbent body can preferably be arranged in the cartridge and / or the tank and connected to the application element.

The application element can have a spherical element. The ball element can preferably roll off on the cigarette when the cigarette is inserted or removed from the receiving space. The ball element can be in contact with the active substance received in the cartridge or the tank. In this way, active ingredient can be transferred or applied to the cigarette when rolling on the cigarette.

The introduction unit can have at least one printer which can be set up to print at least one metal wire or at least one metal foil on the cigarette when the cigarette is inserted and / or removed from the receiving space and / or when the cigarette is received therein. With the printer, a memory alloy can also be printed on the cigarette and / or the metal wire or the metal foil.

The metal wire and / or the metal foil can have a positive pole and the memory alloy can have a negative pole or vice versa, so that when the positive pole makes contact with the negative pole, a heating element can be formed. The cigarette preparation device can have a rotating device. The rotating device can be arranged on or in the receiving space. The rotating device can be designed to rotate the cigarette essentially about its longitudinal axis when a cigarette is inserted and / or removed from the receiving space and / or when the cigarette is received in the receiving space.

The rotating device can have a transport wheel. The transport wheel can preferably have teeth and / or cannulas with which the transport wheel can engage with the cigarette.

The transport wheel can have at least one cannula, wherein the cannula can be fluidically connected to a tank and can penetrate the cigarette when the cigarette is rotated, so that the active ingredient stored in the tank can be injected into the cigarette.

The cigarette preparation device can have at least one heating unit. The heating unit can be set up to heat or light an inner wall of the receiving space and / or, when the cigarette is received in the receiving space, the cigarette and / or the active substance incorporated on and / or into the cigarette.

The heating unit can have at least one heating coil, wherein the heating coil can be arranged in a spiral shape in the receiving space, so that a cigarette can be passed through the spiral heating coil or can be received in the heating coil. Alternatively or additionally, the heating coil can be guided and / or wound around the receiving space, so that the inner wall of the receiving space can be heated by the heating coil. The heating coil can be arranged outside of the receiving space. Alternatively or additionally, the heating coil can be arranged in a further space of the preparation device that is fluidically connected to the receiving space, so that active ingredient and / or air can be introduced into the receiving space via the heating coil with a fan.

The heating unit can have at least one heating plate, for example an induction plate or an induction element. The heating plate can be arranged on or in the receiving space. The heating unit can have at least one generator for generating electromagnetic waves and / or ultrasound, so that a cigarette accommodated in the receiving space can be heated or lighted by the waves generated by the generator.

The heating unit can have at least one laser. The laser can be aimed at the receiving space. The laser can be set up to heat or light a cigarette accommodated in the receiving space with a laser beam.

The heating unit can be exchangeable in a modular manner, wherein the cigarette preparation device can have at least one heating unit receptacle for receiving the modularly exchangeable heating unit.

The cigarette preparation device can have at least one ignition device and / or at least one lighter. The ignition device and / or the lighter can be arranged on or in the receiving space and set up to light a cigarette received in the receiving space. Alternatively or additionally, the ignition device and / or the lighter can be arranged on or near an outside of the cigarette preparation device.

The ignition device and / or the lighter can be set up to generate an arc.

The lighter can comprise a gas lighter.

The introduction unit can be exchangeable in a modular manner. The cigarette preparation device can have at least one receptacle for receiving the modularly exchangeable insertion unit. the

The cigarette preparation device can have a locking slide for releasing and / or for closing the receptacle. The cigarette preparation device can have a spring mechanism arranged in the receptacle, which spring mechanism can be configured to exert a restoring force on an insertion unit inserted into the receptacle. The cigarette preparation device can have a seal arranged in the receiving space. With the seal, the receiving space can be sealed off from the surroundings of the cigarette preparation device when the cigarette is inserted into the receiving space. The seal can have a sealing ring through which a cigarette can at least partially be passed.

The cigarette preparation device can have at least one catalyst. The catalyst can be arranged on or in the receiving space, preferably an inner wall. The catalyst can have a platinum element or consist of platinum.

The catalyst can be arranged on or in a bypass duct. The secondary flow channel can fluidically connect the receiving space to a mouthpiece of the cigarette preparation device.

The catalyst can have a ceramic tube, preferably a coated ceramic tube and / or a honeycomb structure.

The cigarette preparation device can have a control unit. The cigarette preparation device can have at least one sensor, preferably a temperature sensor, which can preferably be arranged in the receiving space. The sensor can be connected to the control unit. Alternatively or additionally, the control unit can be connected to an ignition device of the cigarette preparation device. Alternatively or additionally, the control unit can be connected to a heating element of the cigarette preparation device. Alternatively or additionally, the cigarette preparation device can have at least one operating element which can be connected to the control unit. Alternatively or additionally, the cigarette preparation device can have at least one display which can be connected to the control unit. The control unit can have a data memory.

The cigarette preparation device can have a mouthpiece, which can preferably be fluidically connected to the receiving space and / or a secondary flow channel. The cigarette preparation device can have a nozzle, preferably a Venturi nozzle. The nozzle can be fluidically connected to the receiving space, so that ambient air can be introduced through the nozzle into the receiving space.

The active ingredient can be one or more of aromas from fruits, dried fruits, fruit pulp, fruit juice, concentrated fruit juice and / or fruit syrup, spices, liquorice, liquorice, coffee, nicotine, tobacco, tea and / or tea-like products, cocoa and / or cocoa products, Spirits, wine and / or liqueur wine, honey, maple syrup, sugar, caramelized sugar, dextrins, molasses, starch, acid-treated and / or thin-boiling starch, oxidatively degraded starch, phosphate starch, starches in the form of spring starch, table salt and / or drinking water and / or contain or have.

The active ingredient can have one or more of a flavor enhancer, a flavoring, a food additive, minerals and / or trace elements, amino acids and / or vitamins. The active ingredient can be and / or have a medicinal active ingredient, for example a medicament. The active ingredient can be liquid, solid, gaseous, gel-like or pasty.

Further details of the invention are further described with reference to the accompanying figures. Show it:

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a cigarette preparation device according to the invention;

FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of a further embodiment of a cigarette preparation device according to the invention;

Figure 3 exemplary embodiment of feeding units or

Functional elements according to the invention;

FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of a rotating device of an embodiment of a cigarette preparation device according to the invention; FIG. 5 shows a cross section of yet another embodiment of a cigarette preparation device according to the invention;

FIG. 6 shows a detailed view of an embodiment of an introduction unit or a functional element;

Figure 7 shows a detailed view of a further embodiment of a

Introduction unit or a functional element;

FIG. 8 shows a detailed view of yet another embodiment of a

Introduction unit or a functional element;

FIG. 9 shows a detailed view of an embodiment of a receiving space with a cigarette received therein;

FIG. 10 shows a detailed view of an embodiment of a heating element printed on a cigarette, and FIG

FIG. Li shows a perspective view of yet another embodiment of a cigarette preparation device according to the invention;

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of a cigarette preparation device according to the invention. The cigarette preparation device 1 has a receiving space 3. The receiving space 3 can be or have a channel. The receiving space 3 can additionally have a bypass duct 10 and / or bypass duct 22 and / or a catalyst duct. The bypass duct 10 can be identical to or correspond to the bypass duct 22. However, it can also be provided that the cigarette preparation device 1 has more than one secondary flow channel 10, 22. A cigarette 2 can be introduced into the receiving space 3 via an opening in the cigarette preparation device 1. The receiving space 3 can be cylindrical. The receiving space 3 can be adapted to the shape of the cigarette 2. It can be provided that the receiving space 3 tightly encloses a cigarette 2 received therein. Cigarette 2 can also generally mean an active ingredient carrier which does not necessarily have to contain nicotine. The cigarette 2 can one Have filter 9. The cigarette 2 can be cylindrical. The cigarette 2 can be or have a tobacco-containing product. The cigarette preparation device 1 has an introduction unit for introducing active substance into the cigarette 2. The introduction unit can have one or more functional units 5, which are further described below. Functional elements can be or have functional units. Functional units can be or have functional elements. The introduction of active substance can mean that active substance is applied to a surface of the cigarette 2. For example, active ingredient can be applied or glued to the cigarette 2. However, the introduction of active substance can also mean that active substance is brought into the interior of the cigarette 2, for example is injected. The cigarette preparation device 1 and / or the receiving space 3 can at least partially consist of or have a plastic, metal, ceramic. The receiving space 3 can at least partially consist of or have a ceramic with a platinum coating that enables a catalytic effect. The inner diameter of the receiving space 3 can be larger than the diameter of the cigarette 2, so that the smoke that is produced when smoking or vaporizing can be freed of carbon monoxide, for example, in this space. The temperature possibly required for activating the catalytic converter can be provided by the combustion or evaporation of the cigarette and / or a Peltier element and / or another energy source such as a piezo element or a capacitor.

The active ingredient can contain aromas of fruits, dried fruits, fruit pulp, fruit juice, concentrated fruit juice and / or fruit syrup, spices, liquorice, liquorice, coffee, tea and / or tea-like products, cocoa and / or cocoa products, spirits, wine and / or liqueur wine, Honey, maple syrup, sugar, caramelized sugar, dextrins, molasses, starch, acid-treated and / or thin-boiling starch, oxidatively degraded starch, phosphate starch, starches in the form of spring starch, table salt and / or drinking water can be and / or contain or have. The active ingredient can be or have nicotine. The active ingredient can also be and / or contain or have a flavor enhancer, a flavoring substance, a food additive, minerals and / or trace elements, amino acids and / or vitamins. It can also be provided that the active substance is and / or contains or has a medical active substance, for example a medicament. The active ingredient can be liquid, solid, gaseous, gel-like or pasty. The active ingredient can be an aerosol. The active ingredient can also be a mixture of several active ingredients. The active ingredient can be prepared in such a way that it can develop its effect at certain temperatures.

In some embodiments, the cigarette 2 introduced into the receiving space 3 of the cigarette reputation device can protrude or protrude from the cigarette preparation device 1. However, it can also be provided that the cigarette 2 can be completely inserted into the receiving space 3. The dimensions of the cigarette preparation device 1 or of the receiving space 3 can be adapted accordingly.

The functional units 5 can have a roll 7, for example a supply roll, for a film 37 or a tape. The film 37 can be or have an adhesive film. The film or the tape can be wound onto the supply roll 7. The film 37 or the tape can have one or more active substances. The supply roll 7 can be movably mounted. The supply roll 7 can be arranged in or on the receiving space 3 in such a way that when the cigarette 2 is inserted and / or removed, the supply roll 7 engages with the cigarette 2, so that the adhesive film or tape is stuck on and / or on the cigarette 2 is handled. It can also be provided that a film 37 or a tape is pressed onto the cigarette 2. The receiving space 3 and / or the cigarette preparation device 1 can have a suitable recess in which the supply roll 7 can be received. The film 37 or the tape can have the active substance, so that the introduction of the active substance into the cigarette 2 can be achieved by applying or attaching the film 37 or the tape to the cigarette 2. It can be provided that the cigarette preparation device 1 has a slide 6 which is coupled to the roller 7. Thus, by actuating the slide 6, the roller 7 can be moved relative to the receiving space 3, so that the roller 7 cannot be in engagement with the cigarette 2 when the cigarette 2 is inserted and / or removed from the receiving space 3. Thus, for example, when the slide 6 is actuated accordingly, the film 37 or the tape can only be applied when the cigarette 2 is inserted or removed. It can be provided that the slide 6 and / or the roller 7 has a spring 23 or a spring mechanism which returns the roller 7 to a certain position relative to the receiving space 3 or exerts a force against the actuation direction of the slide 6. The cigarette preparation device 1 can have a cutter 8 or a knife 8 with which, for example, the adhesive film or tape stuck onto the cigarette 2 is removed from the Supply roll 7 can be separated. The cutter 8 can be operated, for example, via a button or slide. The cutter 8 can have a spring 76 or a spring mechanism which returns the cutter to a specific position relative to the roller 7 or exerts a force against the direction of actuation of the cutter 8. As shown in FIG. 1, the supply roll 7 can be arranged in the vicinity of the insertion opening of the receiving space 3. The supply roll 7 can be moved essentially perpendicular to the direction of insertion of the cigarette 2 into the receiving space 3, for example via the slide 6. The cutter 8, as shown in FIG. 1, can be arranged at the insertion opening of the receiving space 3 and essentially parallel to the insertion direction the cigarette 2 in the direction of the roller 7 can be displaced. The arrangement and direction of displacement of the supply roll 7 and the cutter 8 are, however, not limited to the embodiment shown in FIG. For example, the cutter 8 can also be movable perpendicular to the direction of insertion of the cigarette 2 and can be arranged behind the roller 7 in the direction of insertion of the cigarette 2 into the receiving space 3.

The film 37 or the tape can consist of or have at least one layer. The film 37 or the tape can have at least two layers 24, 25 or consist of two layers, wherein a first layer on the surface facing the cigarette can have or contain active substances. This can prevent the active ingredients from diffusing to the outside. The film 37 or the tape can have a cover film. The cover film can be gas-tight in order to ensure diffusion of the active substances into the tobacco of the cigarette 2. However, it can also be provided that the film 37 or the tape and / or at least one layer 24, 25 can collect or bind pollutants that arise during smoking or evaporation. The film 37 or the tape and / or at least one layer 24, 25 can have activated carbon particles. The film 37 or the tape can also have a cavity which can be applied to the cigarette 2 as a bypass.

The film 37 or tape and / or at least one layer 24, 25 can have or consist of absorbent paper as a carrier for active substances. The film 37 or tape and / or at least one layer can, for. B have platinum, for example serve for a catalytic effect or as a catalyst. The film or tape and / or at least one layer 24, 25, for example the cover film, can have one or more zones 26, 27, wherein the zones can have different materials, compositions, coatings and / or active substances. As an alternative or in addition, the functional units 5 can have at least one cannula 11. The cannula 11 can be fluidically connected to a tank 12 in which the active substance 43 to be introduced can be held. The active substance 43 can be held in liquid or gaseous form in the tank 12. However, it can also be provided that more than one active substance 43 is held in the tank 12. The tank 12 can have several sub-tanks which can be connected to the same cannula 11 or to different cannulas 11. Provision can be made for the active ingredients 43, which are sometimes different, to be stored in the. The cannula 11 can be arranged relative to the receiving space 3 in such a way that it can be pierced into the cigarette 2 essentially perpendicular to the direction of insertion of the cigarette 2. It can be provided that the cannula 11 is movable for this purpose. For example, the cigarette preparation device 1 and / or the functional unit 5 can have suitable means for moving the cannula 11 relative to the receiving space 3 or a cigarette 2 received in the receiving space 3. The cannula 11 can be designed to be movable perpendicular to the direction in which the cigarette 2 is inserted. With the cannula 11 inserted into the cigarette 2, active ingredient 43 can be injected from the tank 12 through the cannula 11 into the cigarette 2. In one embodiment, the active ingredient 43 can be conveyed from the tank 12 through the cannula 11 by means of an impressed pressure or a pressure difference, the pressure being conveyed, for example, by a button on the outside of the cigarette preparation device 1 and / or a pump or the like to the in the active substance 43 held in reserve can be impressed on the tank 12.

Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that the active substance 43 is sprayed onto the cigarette 2, for example with a spray nozzle. Further functional units 5 are described below with reference to FIG. 3 and FIGS. 6 to 10. It can be provided that the functional units 5 are modular. The functional units 5 can, for example, be inserted and / or exchanged in a modular manner in the cigarette preparation device 1. The cigarette preparation device 1 can have suitable receptacles 74 for this purpose. In this way, a user can, for example, flexibly introduce various active substances 43 onto or into the cigarette 2.

If active ingredient 43 has been introduced with the introduction unit or the functional element or functional unit 5, 30 on or into the cigarette 2 accommodated in the receiving space 3, provision can be made for the introduced active ingredient to be heated. The active substance 43 can thus be distributed on or in the cigarette 2. It can also be provided that the active substance 43 can develop an effect depending on the temperature. It can be provided, for example, that the active substance applied is vaporized. If the cigarette 2 is accommodated in the receiving space 3, then, for example, diffusion of the vaporized active ingredient into the tobacco of the cigarette 2 can be facilitated by the fact that the cigarette 2 can be tightly enclosed by the inner walls of the receiving space 3. A seal 69, preferably an annular seal, can be arranged in the receiving space 3, through which the cigarette 2 is pushed when it is inserted into the receiving space 3, see e.g. Penetration of the vaporized active ingredient into the tobacco of the cigarette 2 can be promoted. Depending on the type of active ingredient 43, the active ingredient does not necessarily have to be evaporated, but can be treated thermally, mechanically and / or chemically in a suitable manner. As described further below, the cigarette preparation device 1 can have heating units, for example heating coils, heating elements, heating plates or the like, in order to be able to correspondingly heat the active substance introduced. This means that substances that have a catalytic effect, such as ceramic compounds or metal foils, for example, can be applied to the cigarette 2 or the outer surface of the cigarette, for example to the cigarette paper. It can be provided that the heating unit can have a temperature between 100 ° C. and 400 ° C., preferably 200 ° C., in order, for example, to preheat the cigarette 2 or to activate the active ingredient. The temperature of the heating unit can also be set in such a way that the receiving space 3, preferably an inner wall of the receiving space 3, the cigarette 2 or the active substance introduced on or into the cigarette has a certain temperature from the interval 100 ° C to 400 ° C, preferably 200 ° C. However, it can also be provided that the heating unit is brought to a temperature at which the cigarette is lit, for example to over 800.degree.

It can be provided that the cigarette preparation device 1 is only used to introduce an active ingredient into the cigarette 2 and, if necessary, subsequently heat the active ingredient, ie that the cigarette 2 is removed from the cigarette preparation device 1 after the active ingredient has been introduced and, if necessary, heated. The prepared cigarette 2 can then be smoked in a known manner, for example. In at least one embodiment, however, the cigarette preparation device 1 can also have means with which the cigarette 2, which has been introduced and prepared with the active substance, can be smoked. In particular, it can be provided that the cigarette 2 can be smoked in its state inserted into the receiving space 3.

The cigarette preparation device 1 can have one or more heating units. The heating unit can have one or more heating coils 4. The heating coil 4 can be arranged in the receiving space 3. The heating coil 4 can be arranged in such a way that it wraps around a cigarette 2 introduced into the receiving space 3 in a spiral shape. It can be provided that the heating coil 4 makes contact with an inserted cigarette 2. However, it can also be provided that the heating coil 4 is spaced apart from the inserted cigarette 2. However, it can also be provided that the heating coil 4 is arranged outside the receiving space 3 in such a way that it is guided in a spiral around the receiving space 3 and can heat the inner walls of the receiving space 3. The cigarette 2 introduced into the receiving space 3 and optionally prepared with the active ingredient can be heated or heated with the heating coil 4 and / or the heating coils 4. In particular, it can be provided that the active ingredient is heated with the heating coil 4. If the cigarette preparation device 1 has more than one heating coil 4, it can be provided that the respective heating coils 4 can heat or heat the cigarette 2 to different degrees in areas or sections. It can be provided that the heating coil 4 merely preheats the cigarette 2, for example to a temperature below the combustion temperature of the cigarette 2. For example, the temperature of the heated heating coil 4 can be between 100 ° C and 400 ° C, preferably approximately 200 ° C . The heating coil 4 can thus facilitate the distribution of the active ingredient in or on the cigarette 2, for example. However, it can also be provided that the heating coil 4 is heated to a temperature of 800 ° C. or more, in order to be able to ignite and / or burn the cigarette 2 locally, for example. Provision can be made for the cigarette 2 not to be burned but to be vaporized. For this purpose, the heating coil 4 and / or other heating elements of the cigarette preparation device 1 can be set to a suitable temperature.

Alternatively or additionally, the inner wall of the receiving space 3 and / or the cigarette 2 and / or the active substance can also be operated with electromagnetic waves, ultrasound and / or laser heated. The cigarette preparation device 1 can have suitable means for this purpose.

Alternatively or additionally, the cigarette preparation device 1 and / or the heating unit can have at least one heating element 13 or a heating plate. The heating element 13 can for example have an induction element and / or infrared element. The heating element 13 can have a heating plate. The heating element 13 can be arranged relative to the receiving space 3 in such a way that a cigarette 2 received in the receiving space 3 can be heated and / or heated with the heating element 13. For example, the heating element 13 can contact a cigarette 2 accommodated in the receiving space 3. At least one heating element 13 can, however, also be arranged outside the receiving space 3 and heat an inside of the receiving space 3, so that the heating element 13 does not have to be in direct contact with the cigarette. The active substance introduced onto or into the cigarette 2 can be heated with the heating element 13. Provision can be made to preheat the cigarette 2 with the heating element 13 or to light / burn it locally. The temperature of the heating element 13 can also be set in such a way that the cigarette 2 evaporates. It can be provided that the heating element 13 is arranged at the end opposite the opening of the receiving space 3. In this way, a cigarette 2 accommodated in the receiving space 3 can be lit with the cigarette preparation device 1 at its end opposite the filter 9. A plurality of heating elements 13 can also be arranged on or in the receiving space 3, the respective heating elements 13 each being able to be heated to different temperatures.

As an alternative or in addition, the cigarette preparation device 1 can have an ignition device 62 and / or a lighter. The ignition device 62 may include the lighter or be identical to the lighter. The lighter can be set up to generate an arc with which the cigarette 2 can be lit. The lighter can be or have a gas lighter. The cigarette preparation device 1 can have a gas tank for this purpose. In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the lighter can be arranged on or near an outside of the cigarette preparation device 1. The cigarette preparation device 1 can have a button and / or an operating element 18 for actuating the lighter or for generating the arc. That Lighter can be covered with a flap 16. A cigarette 2 prepared with the active ingredient by the cigarette preparation device 1 can thus be lit with the lighter after removing it from the receiving space 3 and opening the flap 16, if necessary, and then smoking it in the conventional manner. Alternatively or additionally, the ignition device 62 or the lighter can also be arranged on or in the receiving space 3, preferably on the end opposite the inlet opening. In this way, the cigarette 2 received and possibly prepared in the receiving space 3 can be lit in the receiving space 3. The lit cigarette 2 can then be removed from the receiving space 3 and smoked in a conventional manner. Alternatively or additionally, the cigarette 2 prepared with the active substance can be lit and smoked without having to leave the receiving space 3.

If the cigarette 2 is smoked in the cigarette preparation device 1, then, for example, the spread of smoke produced during smoking can be reduced. For example, passive smoking can be reduced.

The cigarette preparation device 1 can have an air inlet 21 and a smoke outlet in order to enable, for example, an air supply 21 to a cigarette 2 accommodated in the receiving space 3. The air inlet 21 can have a venturi nozzle. It can be provided that the air inlet 21 and smoke outlet are identical. The cigarette preparation device 1 can have a secondary flow channel 22 which can guide air from the air inlet 21 to the filter 9 of the cigarette 2. The cigarette preparation device 1 can have a catalyst 20. The catalyst 20 may have a platinum element. The platinum element can be heated. The temperature possibly necessary for activating the catalytic converter can be provided by the combustion or evaporation of the cigarette and / or a Peltier element and / or another energy carrier 14 such as a piezo element or a capacitor.

The cigarette preparation device 1 can have a lid 15. The cover 15 can be pivotable and / or removable. The lid 15 can cover the receiving space 3 so that when the lid 15 is pivoted and / or removed, the receiving space 3 is accessible, for example, for cleaning purposes or for removing a cigarette 2. The cigarette preparation device 1 can have a control unit 17. The control unit 17 can control and / or regulate the temperature of the heating units, for example heating coil 4, heating element 13 and the like. The temperature set by the control unit 17 can depend on the type, amount and physical state of the active substance. The control unit 17 can be connected to the ignition unit 62 or the lighter and transmit control commands to it. The cigarette preparation device 1 can have at least one sensor connected to the control unit 17, for example a temperature sensor. At least one temperature sensor can be arranged in the receiving space 3, for example. The control unit 17 can be connected to the functional element or elements 5, 30 and can transmit control commands to them. The cigarette preparation device 1 can have buttons, buttons, sliders, operating elements 18 or the like, which can be connected to the control unit 17. A user can use these operating elements 18 to transmit commands to the control unit 17, for example initiate the introduction of active ingredient by the cigarette preparation device 1, possibly with a subsequent temperature setting of the heating elements and / or actuate the ignition device. The cigarette preparation device 1 can have a display 19 which can be connected to the control unit 17. For example, temperatures, measured values, temperature profiles, control commands or the like can be displayed via the display 19. The display 19 can be or have a touch display. The touch display can be or have an operating element. The cigarette preparation device 1 and / or the control unit 17 can have a radio interface for wireless connection to a mobile device, for example a smartphone.

The cigarette preparation device 1 and / or functional elements or functional units 5, 30 can have corresponding sensors, storage media and / or data transmission interfaces in order to be able to receive and / or send data.

Another embodiment of an inventive

Cigarette preparation device 1 is shown in FIG. Functional elements 30, which correspond to the functional elements 5 of FIG. 1 or can have them, can be inserted into the cigarette preparation device 1 in a modular manner. The functional elements 30 can have a guide groove 33, wherein the Cigarette preparation device 1 can have a corresponding engagement element for engagement in the guide groove 33. The cigarette preparation device 1 can have a lever 34 or a lock which can be used to latch or fix the functional elements 30 in the cigarette preparation device 1. The lever 34 can be pivoted via a hinge 35. It can also be provided that as an alternative or in addition to already in the cigarette preparation device

1 existing heating elements, e.g. heating coil 4, modular heating units 31 can be inserted into the cigarette preparation device 1. The modular heating unit 31 can have a guide groove 33. For example, the modular heating unit 31 can have a heating element 32 which can be shaped such that, in the inserted state of the modular heating unit 31, it conforms to the shape of a cigarette received or to be received in the cigarette preparation device 1

2 or cigarette 2 can be adapted. The heating element 32 can correspond to the heating element of FIG. 13, for example it can be or have a heating plate 13. The cigarette preparation device 1 can have one or more receptacles for functional units 5 or 30 and / or modular heating units 31, so that if necessary several functional units 5 or 30 and / or modular heating units 31 can be inserted into the cigarette preparation device 1. The cigarette preparation device 1 can have one or more operating elements and / or buttons 29 and / or function switches 28 and / or sliders with which, for example, the functions of the functional elements 5, 30, the modular heating units 31 and / or the control unit 17 can be controlled. The cigarette preparation device 1 can have a display 19.

Various functional elements according to the invention, functional units 5, 30 or possibilities implemented by the cigarette preparation device 1 and / or by the functional elements for introducing active ingredient into a cigarette 2 are shown in FIG. 3 and in FIGS. 6 to 10.

A film 37, for example a functional film or tape, can be applied or glued to a cigarette 2. The functional film 37 or the tape can have one or more active substances. The functional film 37 or tape can be rolled up on a carrier or supply roll 7, see also FIG. The cigarette preparation device 1 and / or the functional element 5, 30 can include the roll 7 and 37 or tape wound thereon exhibit. The film 37 can have a chamber or cavity preferably running in the longitudinal direction. In the chamber or the cavity, for example, active ingredient, a catalyst, or a pollutant absorbent can be accommodated. However, the active substance can also be applied to the film 37. The film 37 can be coated with active ingredient. The film 37 can have active substance.

Alternatively or additionally, the cigarette preparation device 1 and / or the functional element 5, 30 can have a cartridge 40 shown in FIG. 3 or a cartridge as well as an application element 38. Active substance 43, for example in liquid or gaseous form, can be held in the cartridge 40 or cartridge. Provision can also be made to hold more than one active substance 43 in the cartridge 40 or cartridge. The application element 38 can be fluidically connected to the cartridge 40. The application element 38 can be spongy. In this way, when a cigarette 2 is inserted into the receiving space 3, active ingredient 43 can be applied to the cigarette 2 by the application element 38, the application being able to be carried out as with a felt pen. Alternatively, it can also be provided that the application element 38 prints the active substance 43 onto the cigarette 2. The cartridge 40 may be or include a printer cartridge 42. Alternatively, the application element 38 can have a ball element 41 that can be in contact with the active ingredient stored in the cartridge 40, so that when the cigarette 2 is inserted into the receiving space 3, the ball element 41 rolls off the cigarette 2 and thus the active ingredient on the cigarette 2 can apply. The prepared cigarette 2 can thus have active substance 39 applied.

Alternatively or additionally, the cigarette preparation device 1 and / or the functional elements 5, 30 can have a cannula 11 shown in FIG. 3 and a capsule 44, see also FIG. 7. The capsule 44 can correspond to the tank 12 or have the tank 12. The cannula 11 can be fluidically connected to a capsule 44 in which the active ingredient 43 can be received in liquid or gaseous form. It can be provided that one or more active substances 43 are accommodated in the capsule 44. The capsule 44 can consist of silicone, for example. The capsule 44 can have a piercing stopper 77. The cannula 11 can be pierced into a cigarette 2 inserted into the receiving space 3 and inject active substance into the cigarette 2. By perforating the cigarette 2 with the cannula 11, air holes can be created in the cigarette 2. The active ingredient 43 injected into the cigarette can be distributed and / or diffused in the cigarette. It can be provided that when the cigarette 2 is inserted, the cannula 11 is applied to the cigarette 2 once or several times Inject drug. The time interval between two puncturing and injection processes can be selected as a function of the speed at which the cigarette 2 is inserted, so that adjacent punctures can be at a certain distance from one another.

Alternatively or additionally, active ingredient can be introduced into a cigarette 2 with an active ingredient cap 45. An embodiment of an active substance cap 45 is also shown in FIG. The cigarette preparation device 1 can be or have the active substance cap 45. In one embodiment, the cigarette preparation device 1 can consist of the active substance cap 45, see also FIG. 8. The active substance cap 45 can be pushed onto one end of the cigarette 2, for example the filter 9. The active substance cap 45 can have a depot 46 with a filling 47 having an active substance 43 and a cannula 48. It is also possible for more than one active ingredient 43 or a filling 47 to be accommodated in the depot 46. The active substance cap 45 can have one or more latching lugs 49. The drug cap 45 can have an air inlet 50. If the active substance cap 45 is pushed onto a cigarette 2, the cannula 48 can penetrate into the cigarette 2. The cannula 48 can be or have a nozzle. The active substance of the filling 47 of the depot 46 can then be introduced or injected into the cigarette 2 through the cannula. When the active substance cap 45 is plugged or pushed onto the cigarette 2, the latching lugs 49 can engage or stand with the end of the cigarette 2, so that a cavity can be formed between the end of the cigarette 2 and the depot 46. The cannula 48 can be dimensioned in such a way that, starting from the depot 46, it protrudes beyond the latching lug 49. An air inlet 50 can be arranged on the active substance cap 45 in such a way that ambient air can be introduced into the cavity formed by the locking lug 49 when it is plugged on. The active ingredient cap 45 can be or have a mouthpiece. The cigarette 2 prepared with the active substance 43 by means of the active substance cap 45 can thus be smoked with the active substance cap 45 attached. The active substance cap 45 can have a filter 51 or a membrane. The filter 51 or the membrane can be arranged on an end face facing away from the cigarette 2 in the attached state. This means that filterless cigarettes can also be smoked with the active ingredient cap 45 without any problems; The filter 51 of the active substance cap 45 can replace or support a filter 9 of the cigarette 2. Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that a metal wire 53 and / or a metal foil is glued or attached to the cigarette 2 by the functional elements 5, 30 and / or the cigarette preparation device 1 when the cigarette 2 is inserted into the receiving space 3. However, it can also be provided that the cigarette is provided or has a corresponding metal wire 53 and / or a metal foil before it is inserted. The metal wire 53 or the metal foil can be or have a platinum wire and / or a platinum foil. The platinum wire or the platinum foil can be or have a catalyst. The metal wire 53 can have one or more active substances, for example it can be coated with an active substance. The metal wire 53 can be or have a positive pole. A corresponding negative pole can be given by a metal 54. The metal 54 can be or comprise a bimetal and / or a two-component alloy. The metal 54 can be or have a shape memory alloy and / or a memory metal or a memory alloy. If the cigarette 2 is lit, the metal 54 can deform under the action of heat and contact the positive pole. It can be provided that the metal wire 53 is heated when it makes contact with the negative pole and serves as a heating element. The cigarette 2 can thus be heated and / or heated. When the metal 54 cools, the metal 54 can return to its original position. If necessary, the contact to the positive pole can be released. Alternatively or additionally, however, a holding element 55 can also be provided. If the cigarette 2 is lit, a holding element 55 can melt or become detached under the action of heat and the metal 54 can establish contact with the positive pole. The holding element 55 can have a paper loop or adhesive, for example.

In at least one other embodiment, however, it can also be provided that the metal wire or metal foil 53 and the metal or memory alloy 54, which can be electrically conductive and can serve as a heating element, with a suitable functional element similar to a printer or a printer cartridge, which in may be able to apply liquids or gel to the cigarette 2, to be printed on the cigarette 2 as an imprint 52. In one embodiment, a memory alloy can be or will be imprinted in such a way that the arrangement 53, 54 or the imprint 52 shown in FIG. 3 can result. It can be provided that the metal foil 53 and the memory alloy 54 are printed on one after the other. However, it can also be provided that the metal foil 53 and memory alloy 54 can form the imprint 52 even before the imprint, the imprint 52 being able to be printed onto the cigarette 2 in one step with the printer. the Memory alloy 52 can be a foil or foil-like. Contact points can be shaped or arranged in such a way that when the cigarette burns or vaporizes 2 insulation points 55 burn or melt, so that contacts between the two poles (negative pole and positive pole in FIG. 3 and FIG. 10) can be closed and a heating element can thus be formed or a heating unit can result.

As shown in FIG. 4, the cigarette preparation device 1 can have a rotating device for rotating a cigarette 2 when it is inserted into the receiving space 3 and / or a cigarette 2 inserted into the receiving space 3. If, for example, a film 37 or a tape is to be glued or applied to the cigarette 2, the film or the tape can be glued or attached at least partially circumferentially to the cigarette 2 by rotating the cigarette 2 when it is inserted through the rotating device. Likewise, provision can also be made for the cigarette 2 to be rotated accordingly when the active substance 43 is introduced by piercing it with the cannula 11, 48 or by applying it with the applicator element 38. The rotating device can preferably rotate the cigarette 2 about its longitudinal axis. The rotating device can have a transport wheel 56. The transport wheel 56 can engage with the cigarette 2 in a force-fitting or form-fitting manner and thus rotate the cigarette 2. The transport wheel 56 can have teeth 57 or the like, for example. It can be provided that the transport wheel 56 perforates the cigarette 2 or provides it with perforations 59 when it is rotated. In one embodiment, when the cigarette 2 is rotated, the transport wheel 56 can inject active substance into the cigarette 2, for example through suitable teeth 57 or cannulas of the transport wheel 56. The transport wheel 56 can be driven by a motor or a drive mechanism 58.

FIG. 5 shows a further embodiment of a cigarette preparation device 1 according to the invention. The cigarette preparation device 1 has a receiving space 3 for a cigarette 2 to be prepared with active substance. When the cigarette 2 is inserted into the receiving space 3, the active substance 43 held in the cartridge 40 can be applied to the cigarette 2 via the application element 38. The active ingredient 43 can be liquid. The application element 38 can comprise, for example, felt or plastic and the active ingredient 43 from the cartridge 40 can be soaked through a capillary action, so that when the application element 38 comes into contact with the cigarette 2 when the cigarette 2 is inserted or when the cigarette 2 is guided along the application element 38 Active ingredient on the cigarette 2 can be applied. The application element 38 and / or the cartridge 40 can correspond to that described above with reference to FIG.

As an alternative or in addition, the cigarette preparation device 1 can have a cannula 11 which is fluidically connected to a capsule 44. The cannula 11 can be pierced into a cigarette 2 inserted into the receiving space 3, and the active substance 43 received in the capsule 44 can be injected into the cigarette 2 through the pierced cannula 11. The cannula 11 and / or the capsule 44 can correspond to that described above with reference to FIG.

As an alternative or in addition, the cigarette preparation device 1 can have an active substance cap 45 which can be attached to the cigarette 2 inserted in the receiving space 3. As described above with reference to FIG. 3, when the active substance cap 45 is put on, a cannula 48 can be pierced into the cigarette 2. Active ingredient can be injected from a depot 46 into the cigarette 2 via the inserted cannula 48. The active substance cap 45 can correspond to that described above with reference to FIG.

The cigarette preparation device 1 can have a transport wheel 56 which can correspond to that described above with reference to FIG. With the transport wheel 56, the cigarette 2 can be rotated when it is inserted into the receiving space 3 and / or the cigarette 2 inserted into the receiving space 3. The cigarette 2 can be rotated about its longitudinal axis. In this way, the active ingredient 43 can be applied circumferentially to the cigarette 2, for example by the application element 38 and / or the cannula 11. It can be provided that the speed at which the cigarette 2 is introduced into the receiving space 3 is adapted to the speed of rotation of the transport wheel 56 or the speed of rotation of the cigarette 2. In at least one embodiment it can be provided that this adaptation is selected such that the cigarette 2 is or is completely or at least substantially on its outer circumference prepared with active ingredient 43, or active ingredient 43 is or is injected.

The cigarette preparation device 1 can have a Peltier element 61. The Peltier element 61 can generate electrical energy through the heat given off by a lit cigarette 2. The generated electrical energy can for example in an energy source 75, a battery or an accumulator of the Cigarette preparation device l are fed. The battery or the accumulator can be exchangeable. The battery or the accumulator can provide energy for the ignition device 62 or the lighter, functional element 5, 30, heating unit, control unit 17 and / or display 19.

The cigarette preparation device 1 can have an ignition device 62 for lighting a cigarette 2. The igniter 62 may be or include an arc lighter. The ignition device 62 can be operated electrically. Alternatively or additionally, the ignition device 62 can be or have a gas lighter. The ignition device 62 can be arranged at the rear end of the receiving space 3, for example opposite to that of the insertion opening of the receiving space 3. A cigarette 2 introduced into the receiving space 3 can be lit with the ignition device 62. The cigarette preparation device 1 can have a nozzle 63 via which air can enter the cigarette preparation device 1. In particular, it can be provided that the air necessary for the combustion or vaporization of the cigarette 2, for example from the surroundings of the cigarette preparation device 1, is provided through the nozzle 63. For this purpose, the receiving space 3 can be fluidically connected to the nozzle 63. It can be provided that the receiving space 3 has a corresponding opening at the rear end. The nozzle 63 can be or have a Venturi nozzle.

The cigarette preparation device 1 can have one or more heating coils 64. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the heating coil 64 can be arranged in an adjoining space of the receiving space 3. Air can be sucked in from the environment, for example, via a fan 65, passed over the heating coil 64 and introduced into the receiving space 3. As described further above, by heating the cigarette 2 or the active ingredient applied or introduced onto the cigarette 2, the active ingredient in or on the cigarette 2 can, for example, be thermally activated or distributed. Alternatively or additionally, the cigarette preparation device 1 can have a heating coil 4 which, as shown in FIG can at least warm up. For example, the heating coil 4 can, at least in sections, heat or heat one or more inner walls of the receiving space 3, which in turn can heat or heat the cigarette 2. As an alternative or in addition, the cigarette preparation device 1 can have a reservoir 67 in which the active ingredient can be received, for example in gel form. With a heating coil 66 received in the reservoir 67, an aerosol can be formed with the active substance 43, which aerosol can be introduced into the receiving space 3. For example, the aerosol can be mixed into the air flow through the nozzle 63.

FIG. 6 shows a detailed view of an embodiment of a functional unit described with reference to FIG. 3 with roll 7 and film 37 or tape. The film 37 can have at least one layer 24, 25. As shown in FIG. 6, the film 37 can have at least one zone 26, 27. The zones can be arranged one behind the other and / or alternately along the film. The length of the respective zones can be adapted to the dimensions, in particular the length, of the cigarette 2. Different layers 24, 25 and / or different zones 26, 27 can consist of or have different materials and / or different active substances, for example. Layers 24, 25 and zones 26, 27 preferably consist of a combustible or vaporizable material or have such a material. The combustible or vaporizable material is preferably not harmful to health.

FIG. 7 shows a detailed view of an embodiment of a functional element described with reference to FIG. 3 with application element 38 and cartridge 40. As shown in FIG. 7, printer cartridge 42 can also have more than one application element. The cartridge 40 can also have more than one application element 38, for example more than one ball element 41.

FIG. 8 shows a detailed view of a functional element with active substance cap 45 described with reference to FIG.

With the active substance cap 45, a cigarette 2 can be conditioned or prepared with active substance simply and with little effort. The active ingredient cap 45 can have a sleeve, the inside diameter of which can essentially correspond to that of the cigarette. The active substance cap 45 can be attached to the cigarette 2 with the sleeve. A depot 47 can be arranged at the rear end of the sleeve, in which active substances or filter materials can be introduced. The depot 47 can comprise or consist of silicone. The active ingredient cap 45 can have a cannula 48 which can be fluidically connected to the depot 46. When the sleeve is put on, the cannula 48 can penetrate into the cigarette 2 and / or the filter 9 of the cigarette 2, whereby the depot 46 can be compressed. The active substance cap 45 can have air outlets 50 which can be arranged to the side of or to the depot 46. The active substance or filling 47 received in the depot 46 can be or comprise a zeolite material. The zeolite material can serve to absorb cigarette pollutants. The depot 46 can contain or have an absorption material, or such an absorbent material can be received in the depot 46. The end of the depot 46 can be closed with a cellulose acetate filter so that the smoke can flow through the depot 46 and, if applicable, the absorption material contained therein.

In at least one embodiment, the active ingredient cap 45 can correspond to the cigarette preparation device 1. In this case, the sleeve and / or its interior can correspond to the receiving space 3. The introduction of an active ingredient into a cigarette 2 can thus only take place by placing the active ingredient cap 45 on the cigarette 2 and injecting the active ingredient or filling 47 received in the depot 46 with the cannula 48 into the cigarette 2. The cigarette preparation device 1 can thus be very compact and easy to use, so that a cigarette 2 can be prepared with active substance very quickly and with little effort. The cigarette preparation device 1 and / or the active substance cap 45 can be a disposable item.

However, it can also be provided that the active substance cap 45 is combined with a cigarette preparation device 1 and / or the cigarette preparation device 1 has an active substance cap 45, see e.g. FIG 1, FIG. 2 or the embodiments shown in FIG. 11 of a cigarette preparation device 1 inserted into a cigarette 2. In this way, additional and / or another active ingredient can be introduced into the cigarette 2 with the active ingredient cap 45.

FIG. 9 shows a detailed view of a receiving space 3 with a cigarette 2 and nozzle 63 received. Air introduced from outside through the nozzle 63 can be mixed with smoke formed by combustion or evaporation of the cigarette and through a secondary channel 22 outside the receiving space 3 to the filter 9 and /or Mouthpiece of the cigarette preparation device l are guided. In at least one embodiment, the smoke that has arisen or arises from the combustion or evaporation of the cigarette 2 cannot be supplied to the user of the cigarette preparation device 1 through the receiving space 3 but exclusively through the secondary channel 22. For example, the secondary flow channel can be fluidically connected to a mouthpiece 68. It can be provided that the smoke supplied is cleaned with a catalyst. The catalytic converter can be arranged in the bypass duct 22 and / or the receiving space 3. However, it can also be provided that the catalyst is arranged in a separate catalyst channel. The catalyst can have a ceramic tube with appropriate coatings and a honeycomb structure. If the catalytic converter is or has to be heated, the catalytic converter can be heated, for example, by electrical energy.

In at least one further embodiment, an ignition device 62 and / or a lighter or an arc lighter can be arranged at the end of the receiving space 3, which can be essentially tubular, in order to ignite the cigarette 2 or to generate heat or a temperature, which can be introduced into the space between the cigarette and the receiving space 3 when air is sucked in. The sucked in air can pass from the outside through a nozzle 63, for example a Venturi nozzle, through the ignition device 62 or the arc lighter into the cavity between the cigarette and the receiving space 3. The air inlet can have a bore to the receiving space 3 of the cigarette 2, which is smaller in cross section. As a result of the Venturi effect, outside air can be diluted with smoke or smoke from the cigarette 2 during the smoking process. The receiving space 3, the relatively long bypass duct 22 and / or the catalyst duct can consist of a material or have such a material that can become statically charged. This can ensure that no tar can get to the mouthpiece 68. It can also be provided that the bypass duct 22, the catalyst duct and / or the receiving space 3 can be appropriately coated on an inside in order to bind certain pollutants. A reduction in pollutants can be achieved in this way. Provision can also be made for active substances to be sprayed into the nozzle 63 which have an effect on the resulting air-nicotine mixture. FIG. 10 shows an embodiment of a heating unit and / or an imprint 52 or a metal foil or metal wire 53 and a metal or a memory alloy 54, which can correspond to that described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 11 shows a further embodiment of a cigarette preparation device 1 according to the invention. The cigarette preparation device 1 has a receiving space 3. The receiving space 3 can be tubular and / or cylindrical or have such a shape. A heating coil 4 can be arranged in a spiral around the receiving space 3. With the heating coil 4, an inner wall of the receiving space 3 can be heated at least in sections. The temperature of the inner wall or the heating coil 4 can be controlled, e.g. by the control unit 17. The receiving space 3 can be essentially tubular and / or cylindrical. The receiving space 3 can have a seal 69. The seal 69 can be ring-shaped or have a sealing ring. It can be provided that the cigarette 2 is guided through the seal 69 when it is inserted into the receiving space 3.

As shown in FIG. 11, the introduction element can have an application element 38, a cartridge 70 and an absorbent body 71 and / or be a corresponding modular functional element. Liquid active ingredient 43, for example, can be accommodated in the cartridge 70. The active substance 43 received in the cartridge 70 can be transported to the application element 38 through the absorbent body 71. The absorbent body 71 can be arranged in the cartridge 70. The application element 38 can comprise or consist of felt and / or plastic. The application element 388 can have capillaries. When a cigarette 2 is inserted into the receiving space 3, the application element 38 can be brushed or guided over the surface of the cigarette 2 and thus the active substance 43 can be applied to the cigarette 2. The active substance 43 can be applied with the application element 38 essentially as with a felt-tip pen. The application element 38, the absorbent body 71 and / or the cartridge 70 can be components of a functional element or a functional unit 5 or can be arranged in such. It can be provided that a functional element 5 has the application element 38, the absorbent body 71 and / or the cartridge 70. The functional element 5 can be modular. The functional element 5 can be exchanged in the cigarette preparation device 1 be included or used. The cigarette preparation device 1 can have one or more suitable receptacles 74 for functional elements 5.

The cigarette preparation device 1 can have a locking slide 73 which can be configured to fix a functional element received in a receptacle 74 of the cigarette preparation device 1. In at least one embodiment, to insert the functional element 5, which as described can have an application element 38, an absorbent body 71 and / or a cartridge 70, the locking slide 73 can be moved from a locking position into a release position, so that the receptacle 74 of the cigarette preparation device 1 is exposed for the functional element. After the functional element has been inserted into the receptacle 74, the locking slide 73 can be returned from the release position to the locking position and thus fix the functional element in the receptacle 74. If a functional element with application element 38 is fixed in the receptacle, it can be provided that the application element 38 protrudes into the receptacle 3, as shown in FIG. The receiving space 3 can have a suitable opening for this purpose. It can be provided that a spring element 72 is arranged in the receptacle 74 of the cigarette preparation device 1 for the functional element and / or the receptacle has a spring element 72. As shown in FIG. 11, the spring element 72 can be arranged such that it is compressed when the functional element is inserted into the receptacle 74, so that the functional element can be pressed against the locking slide 73. This can result in a particularly secure fit of the functional element in the receptacle 74.

The cigarette preparation device 1 can have an ignition device 62. The ignition device 62 can be arranged at the rear end of the receiving space 3. The ignition device 62 can be set up to light a cigarette 2 accommodated in the receiving space 3 with an arc. The cigarette preparation device 1 can have an electrical energy source 74, for example a battery or an accumulator. The electrical energy source 74 can be permanently connected in the cigarette preparation device 1. The electrical energy source 74 can, however, also be exchangeable. The electrical energy source 74 can be used to provide the ignition device 62 with energy for generating the arc. The cigarette preparation device 1 can be a Have control unit 17. The control unit 17 can be supplied with energy from the electrical energy source 74. The control unit can be connected to the heating coil 4 and / or the ignition device 62. It can also be provided that the control unit 17 is connected to the functional element. The cigarette preparation device 1 can have buttons, buttons, sliders or operating elements which can be connected to the control unit 17. For example, when a button is pressed, a control signal can be transmitted from the control unit 17 to the ignition device 62, whereupon the ignition device 62 can generate an arc. Provision can also be made for the control unit 17 to control and / or regulate the heating coil 4, for example setting its temperature, for example as a function of the active substance 43 received in the cartridge 70. The cigarette preparation device 1 can have one or more sensors connected to the control unit 17, for example temperature sensors. For example, a temperature sensor can be arranged in the receiving space 3. The cigarette preparation device 1 can have a display 19. The display can be connected to the control unit 17. The display can be or have a touch display. The touch display can be or have an operating element.

The cigarette preparation device 1 can have a catalyst. The catalyst can be arranged on or in an inner wall of the receiving space 3 or a bypass duct. The catalyst can be or have, for example, a platinum wire or a platinum foil.

A cigarette 2 prepared with active substance can be lit and smoked with the ignition device 62 without having to leave the receiving space 3. The receiving space 3 can be dimensioned such that a cigarette 2 received in the receiving space 3 protrudes from the receiving space 3. For example, a cigarette 2 that has been picked up can protrude with its filter 9 from the receiving space 3. However, it can also be provided that the cigarette 2 prepared with active ingredient is removed from the receiving space 3 after lighting with the ignition device 62 and smoked in a conventional manner.

The features disclosed in the description, the figures and claims can be essential for realizing the invention individually or in any combination.

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List of reference symbols

Cigarette prep device

Cigarette

Recording room

Heating coil

Functional unit

Slider

role

cutter

filter

Sidestream channel

Cannula

tank

Heating element

Energy source

lid

flap

Control unit

Control element

Display

catalyst

Air inlet

Sidestream channel

feather

layer

Zone

Function switch

Button

Functional element

Heating unit

Heating element

Guide groove

lever

hinge

foil

Application element applied active ingredient

cartridge

Spherical element

Printer cartridge

Active ingredient

capsule

Active ingredient cap

depot

filling

Cannula

Locking lug

Air inlet

Filter or membrane

imprint

Metal foil

Memory alloy Retaining element

Transport wheel

tooth

Drive mechanism

perforation

cavity

Peltier element

Ignition device

jet

Heating coil

fan

Heating coil

Storage

Mouthpiece

poetry

cartridge

Absorbent body

Spring element

Locking slide

recording

Energy source

feather

Piercing stopper

Claims

1. Cigarette preparation device (l) for introducing an active ingredient into a cigarette (2), the cigarette preparation device (1) having a receiving space (3) for receiving one into the

Cigarette preparation device (1) to be introduced cigarette (2) and an introduction unit (5, 30) for introducing an active ingredient into a cigarette (2), wherein the introduction unit (5, 30) is set up when the cigarette (2) is introduced into the Receiving space (3) and / or to introduce the active ingredient into a cigarette when the cigarette (2) is removed from the receiving space (3).

2. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the receiving space (3) is essentially cylindrical and / or tubular.

3. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the introduction unit (5, 30) has a roll (7) with film (37), tape or adhesive tape wound on the roll (7), the roll (7) is arranged on or in the receiving space (3) and / or the insertion unit (5, 30) in such a way that when the cigarette (2) is inserted and / or removed from the receiving space (3), the wound film (37) or tape removes the cigarette (2) contacted.

4. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to claim 3, in which the film (37) is or has an adhesive film and / or has an adhesive or other adhesion promoter.

5. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of claims 3 to 4, in which the film (37), the adhesive tape or the tape has at least one active ingredient.

6. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of claims 3 to 5, in which the film (37), the adhesive tape, or the tape has at least two layers (24, 25) or consists of at least two layers (24, 25).

7. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to claim 6, wherein at least one of the layers (24, 25) has activated carbon particles.

8. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to claim 6 to 7, in which at least one layer (24, 25), preferably an outer layer (7a), is gas-tight.

9. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of claims 6 to 8, in which at least one of the layers (24, 25) has a catalyst, preferably a platinum foil.

10. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of claims 3 to 9, in which the introduction unit (5, 30) has a slide (6) which is coupled to the roller (7) and via which the roller (7) is substantially perpendicular or is adjustable radially to the receiving space (3).

11. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of claims 3 to 10, in which the introduction unit (5, 30) has a spring element (23) coupled to the roller (7), with which the roller (7) in the radial direction of the receiving space (3 ) is acted upon by a restoring force.

12. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the introduction unit (5, 30) has at least one cannula (11, 48) and at least one tank (12) fluidly connected to the cannula (11, 48), wherein at least an active ingredient is received in the tank (12) and the cannula (11, 48) is arranged on or in the receiving space (3) and / or the introduction unit (5, 30) in such a way that when the cigarette is introduced and / or discharged (2) the cannula (11, 48) penetrates the cigarette (2) into the receiving space (3) and / or when the cigarette (2) is received therein, so that an active substance contained in the tank (12) can be injected into the cigarette (2) through the cannula (11, 48).

13. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to claim 12, wherein the cannula (11, 48) is movable relative to the receiving space (3), preferably radially to the receiving space (3).

14. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to claim 12 or 13, in which the cigarette preparation device (1) consists of the introduction unit (45).

15. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the introduction unit (5, 30) has at least one application element (38) and a cartridge and / or a tank, with at least one active ingredient ( 43), the cartridge and / or the tank being fluidically connected to the application element (38), the application element (38) being arranged in this way on or in the receiving space (3) and / or the introduction unit (5, 30) that when the cigarette (2) is inserted or removed from the receiving space (3) and / or the cigarette (2) received therein, the application element (38) contacts the cigarette (2), so that one received in the tank and / or the cartridge Active ingredient can be applied to the cigarette (2) through the application element (38).

16. The cigarette preparation device (1) according to claim 15, wherein the application element (38) has felt and / or plastic and / or consists of felt and / or plastic, the application element (38) preferably having a capillary.

17. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of claims 15 to 16, in which the introduction unit (5, 30) has an absorbent body, the absorbent body preferably being arranged in the cartridge and / or the tank and connected to the application element (38).

18. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of claims 15 to 17, in which the applicator element (38) has a ball element (41), the ball element (41) when inserting into the receiving space (3) or when removing the cigarette (2) unrolls from the receiving space (3) on the cigarette (2).

19. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the introduction unit (5, 30) has at least one printer which is set up to print the cigarette (2) into / out of the receiving space ( 3) and or with the cigarette (2) received therein on the cigarette (2) to print at least one metal wire or at least one metal layer or metal foil (53).

20. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to claim 19, wherein the printer is set up to print a memory alloy (54) on the cigarette (2) and / or on a metal wire or a metal foil (53) on the cigarette (2).

21. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to claim 20, wherein the metal wire and / or the metal foil (53) has a positive pole and the memory alloy (54) has a negative pole or vice versa, wherein the metal wire and / or the metal foil (53) and the memory alloy (54) preferably form a heating element and particularly preferably a Peltier element.

22. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, which has a rotating device, wherein the rotating device is arranged on or in the receiving space (3) and is set up for the insertion and / or removal of a cigarette (2) into the receiving space ( 3) and / or to rotate the cigarette (2) essentially about its longitudinal axis when the cigarette (2) is accommodated in the receiving space (3).

23. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to claim 22, wherein the rotating device has a transport wheel (56), the transport wheel (56) preferably having teeth (57) and / or cannulas with which the transport wheel (56) with the cigarette (2 ) can intervene.

24. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to claim 23, wherein the transport wheel (56) has at least one cannula, wherein the cannula is fluidically connected to a tank and penetrates the cigarette (2) when the cigarette (2) is rotated, so that in The active ingredient held in the tank can be injected into the cigarette (2).

25. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, which has at least one heating unit, wherein the heating unit is designed to support an inner wall of the receiving space (3) and / or the cigarette (2) when the cigarette (2) is received in the receiving space (3). 2) and / or to heat or ignite an active ingredient introduced onto and / or into the cigarette (2).

26. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to claim 25, wherein the heating unit has at least one heating coil (4, 64, 66), wherein the heating coil (4, 64, 66) a. is arranged spirally in the receiving space (3) so that a cigarette (2) can be passed through the spiral heating coil (4, 64, 66) or can be received in the heating coil (4, 64, 66), and / or b. is guided and / or wound around the receiving space (3) so that an inner wall of the receiving space (3) can be heated by the heating coil (4, 64, 66), and / or c. is arranged in a further space of the cigarette preparation device (1) fluidically connected to the receiving space (3) so that active ingredient and / or air can be introduced into the receiving space (3) via the heating coil (4, 64, 66) with a fan (65) is.

27. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of claims 25 to 26, in which the heating unit has at least one heating plate (13), for example an induction plate or an induction element, the heating plate (13) being arranged on or in the receiving space (3).

28. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of claims 25 to 27, wherein the heating unit has at least one generator for generating electromagnetic waves and / or ultrasound, so that a cigarette (2) received in the receiving space (3) by the Generator generated waves can be heated or ignited.

29. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of claims 25 to 28, wherein the heating unit has at least one laser, wherein the laser is aligned with the receiving space (3) and is set up with a Laser beam to heat or light a cigarette (2) accommodated in the receiving space (3).

30. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of claims 25 to 29, in which the heating unit is modularly interchangeable and is accommodated in the cigarette preparation device (1), for which purpose the cigarette preparation device (1) has at least one heating unit receptacle for receiving at least one of a plurality of modularly interchangeable heating units .

31. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, which has at least one ignition device (62) and / or at least one lighter, wherein the ignition device and / or the lighter either a. is arranged on or in the receiving space (3) and is set up to light a cigarette (2) received in the receiving space (3) and / or b. is arranged on or at an outside of the cigarette preparation device (1).

32. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to claim 31, wherein the ignition device (62) and / or the lighter is set up to generate an arc.

33. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of claims 31 to 32, in which the lighter is or has a gas lighter.

34. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the insertion unit (5, 30) is modularly replaceable, the cigarette preparation device (1) having at least one receptacle (74) for receiving the modularly replaceable insertion unit (5, 30).

35. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to claim 34, which has a locking slide (73) for releasing and / or for closing the receptacle (74).

36. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of claims 34 to 35, which has a spring mechanism (76) arranged in the receptacle (74), which is set up to exert a restoring force on an insertion unit (5, 30) inserted into the receptacle (74).

37. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, which has a seal (69) arranged in the receiving space (3), with which the receiving space (3) against the surroundings of the cigarette (2) when in the receiving space (3) is inserted Cigarette preparation device (1) is sealed.

38. The cigarette preparation device (1) according to claim 37, wherein the seal (69) has a sealing ring through which a cigarette (2) can at least partially be passed.

39. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, which has at least one catalyst (20).

40. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to claim 39, in which the catalyst (2a) is arranged on or in the receiving space (3), preferably an inner wall.

41. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of claims 39 to 40, in which the catalyst (20) has a platinum element or consists of platinum.

42. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of claims 39 to 41, in which the catalyst (20) is arranged on or in a bypass flow channel (22), the bypass flow channel (22) preferably having a mouthpiece (68) the cigarette preparation device (1) fluidly connects.

43. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of claims 39 to 43, in which the catalyst (20) has a ceramic tube, preferably a coated ceramic tube and / or a honeycomb structure.

44. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, which has a control unit (17), wherein a. The cigarette preparation device (1) has at least one sensor, preferably a temperature sensor, which is preferably arranged in the receiving space (3), the sensor being and / or connected to the control unit (17) b. the control unit (17) is connected to an ignition device of the cigarette preparation device (1) and / or c. the control unit (17) is connected to a heating unit of the cigarette preparation device (1) and / or d. The cigarette preparation device (1) has at least one operating element (18) which is connected to the control unit (17) and / or e. The cigarette preparation device (1) has at least one display (19) which is connected to the control unit (17).

45. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, which has a mouthpiece (68) which is preferably fluidically connected to the receiving space (3) and / or a bypass channel (22).

46. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, which has a nozzle (63), preferably a Venturi nozzle, wherein the nozzle is fluidically connected to the receiving space (3) so that ambient air through the nozzle (63) in the receiving space (3) can be inserted.

47. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the active ingredient is one or more of aromas of fruits, dried fruits, fruit pulp, fruit juice, concentrated fruit juice and / or fruit syrup, spices, liquorice, liquorice, coffee, nicotine, tobacco, Tea and / or tea-like products, cocoa and / or cocoa products, spirits, wine and / or liqueur wine, honey, maple syrup, sugar, caramelized sugar, dextrins, molasses, starch, acid-treated and / or thin-boiling starch, oxidatively degraded starch, phosphate starch Be and / or contain or have starches in the form of spring starch, table salt and / or drinking water.

48. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the active ingredient has one or more of a flavor enhancer, flavor, food additive, minerals and / or trace elements, amino acids and / or vitamins.

49. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the active ingredient is and / or has a medicinal active ingredient, for example a medicament.

50. Cigarette preparation device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the active ingredient is liquid, solid, gaseous, gel-like or pasty.