A portable and environmentally friendly ashtray

Abstract

This invention discloses a portable and environmentally friendly ashtray, specifically relating to the field of daily necessities technology. It includes a box body with a lid that slides along the side of the box body. The ashtray is hinged to the side of the box body away from the lid. The key feature is that a extinguishing assembly is provided at the opening of the box body and the lid. This extinguishing assembly consists of several elastic extinguishing strips and extinguishing ridges that interlock. When the lid is slid open, a cavity is formed between the elastic extinguishing strips and extinguishing ridges, allowing a lit cigarette butt to be placed inside. When the lid is closed, the elastic extinguishing strips and extinguishing ridges interlock and extinguish the cigarette butt. The elastic extinguishing strips spring back to their original shape, and the cigarette butt slides past the elastic extinguishing strips into the cavity of the box body. For cleaning, simply open the ashtray and empty it. When laid horizontally with the ashtray open, it can be used as a traditional ashtray. This invention features a simple structure, high efficiency in extinguishing cigarette butts, convenient portability and use, and environmental friendliness. It allows for the disposal of cigarette butts and ash anytime, anywhere, effectively solving the problem of littering cigarette butts and protecting the environment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of daily necessities technology, specifically a portable and environmentally friendly ashtray. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the number of smokers worldwide remains high, consuming large amounts of tobacco annually. This results in a proliferation of discarded cigarette butts and ashtrays, which are not only unsightly and pollute the environment but also pose significant safety hazards. People have continuously experimented and invented various ashtray and ashtray collection devices. The most typical and common are traditional ashtrays made of glass, ceramic, or metal, as well as ashtrays with added storage space. Some even incorporate motorized extinguishing mechanisms, water-based extinguishing systems, and air purification systems. Most of these solutions require manual pressing to extinguish the cigarette butt, while some ashtrays use a small, enclosed space to consume oxygen to extinguish the butt. However, regardless of the method, it's impossible to simultaneously achieve effective extinguishing, portability, and ease of use. Especially when smoking outdoors while walking, how to efficiently, conveniently, and environmentally extinguish and collect cigarette butts has long been a challenge.

[0003] Therefore, the inventors invented this portable environmentally friendly ashtray, taking into account both the effectiveness of extinguishing smoke and the convenience of use, carrying, and cleaning, while also being both environmentally friendly and economical. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A portable, environmentally friendly ashtray includes a box body, a lid that slides slidably on the side of the box body, and an ash cover that is hinged to the side of the box body away from the lid. An extinguishing component is provided at the opening of the box body and the lid. The extinguishing component consists of several elastic extinguishing strips and extinguishing ridges that interlock with each other. When the lid is slid open, a cavity is formed between the elastic extinguishing strips and extinguishing ridges, into which a lit cigarette butt can be placed. When the lid is closed, the elastic extinguishing strips and extinguishing ridges interlock and extinguish the cigarette butt. The elastic extinguishing strips spring back to their original position, and the cigarette butt slides past the elastic extinguishing strips into the cavity of the box body.

[0006] Preferably, the elastic extinguishing strips are arranged at the inner edge of the box lid, and the extinguishing ridges are fixedly arranged at the top of the inner side of the box.

[0007] Alternatively, the extinguishing spines are fixedly arranged on a detachable device, which includes a carrier plate and top buckles at both ends of the carrier plate. The inner walls of the box are provided with snap holes that match the top buckles, and the extinguishing spines are snapped into the box body through the detachable device.

[0008] Preferably, the inner sidewall of the box is provided with sliding grooves on both sides, and the box lid slides in the sliding grooves;

[0009] Alternatively, the outer side wall of the box has grooves on both sides, the lid is U-shaped, and the edge is folded inward to form a catch, and the lid slides in the groove through the catch.

[0010] Preferably, the extinguishing ridge is in the shape of a curved trapezoid. When a burning cigarette butt is placed in, the curvature of the upper part of the extinguishing ridge facilitates the placement of the cigarette butt. When the lid is closed, the curvature of the side of the extinguishing ridge facilitates engagement with the extinguishing strip. The trapezoidal shape helps to limit the cigarette butt, thereby better extinguishing the cigarette butt.

[0011] Preferably, it also includes a torsion spring, one end of which is fixed to the inner wall of the box and the other end of which is fixed to the inner wall of the lid. The elastic restoring force of the torsion spring causes the lid to close naturally. When the lid is slid open, the torsion spring is further compressed, which is beneficial for the lid to close after the cigarette is extinguished.

[0012] Preferably, the outer surface of the lid is provided with anti-slip texture.

[0013] Preferably, one side of the gray cover is hinged to the box body via one or more hinges.

[0014] Preferably, a sealing ring is provided on the inner edge of the gray cover.

[0015] Preferably, the ash cover and the box body are closed by snap-fit, fastening, or magnetic attraction.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0017] 1. This invention fully considers the different hardness of the burning part, unburned tobacco part, and cigarette butt part of the cigarette butt. It extinguishes the cigarette butt by interlocking several elastic extinguishing strips and extinguishing ridges. The elastic extinguishing strips are relatively independent and can undergo different deformations during the process of interlocking with the extinguishing ridges to extinguish the cigarette butt. They are not affected by the unburned tobacco part and cigarette butt part, and can better fit with the burning part of the cigarette butt, thereby efficiently extinguishing the burning part of the cigarette butt.

[0018] 2. This invention is simple and convenient to operate. The elastic cigarette extinguishing strip is set on the inner edge of the sliding lid. When the lid is slid open, a cavity is formed between the elastic cigarette extinguishing strip and the extinguishing ridge. A lit cigarette butt is placed in the cavity, and the lid is closed. The elastic cigarette extinguishing strip and the extinguishing ridge engage with each other to extinguish the cigarette butt. At the same time, the cigarette extinguishing strip itself is elastic, and the cigarette butt can slide through the elastic cigarette extinguishing strip into the cavity of the box. The process of extinguishing the cigarette and storing the cigarette butt can be completed with one hand without any extra steps.

[0019] 3. This invention can not only conveniently and efficiently extinguish and collect cigarette butts, but also be used as a traditional ashtray. Simply lay the box flat, open the ash cover, and you can easily flick the ash into the box cavity. You can also extinguish the cigarette butt on the bottom surface of the box cavity, put the cigarette butt into the cavity, and close the ash cover.

[0020] 4. This invention is easy to carry and clean. Because it is small and lightweight, the box and other components are an integral structure with no detachable parts, making it convenient for people to carry without adding burden. When cleaning, simply open the ash cover to empty it. It is reusable, environmentally friendly and economical. At the same time, both the inside and outside of the ash box can be washed with water, making it hygienic and clean.

[0021] 5. The present invention has good sealing performance. The lid closes naturally under the action of the assist torsion spring, and a sealing ring is provided on the inner edge of the ash cover. All of these can prevent the cigarette ash and cigarette butts stored in the box from spilling out. The good airtight space also helps the cigarette butts to extinguish faster.

[0022] 6. This invention has a simple structure and low production cost, making it suitable for large-scale production and easy to promote and apply. It can greatly reduce the workload of environmental protection workers and also help the public raise their environmental awareness. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The accompanying drawings are used to provide further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. They are used to explain the present invention together with the embodiments of the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Top view;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the smoke extinguishing component;

[0027] Figure 4 A three-dimensional structural diagram showing the opening of the box lid and the gray lid;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of structure A;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the groove on the outside of the box wall;

[0030] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified view of a portion of structure B;

[0031] Figure 8 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a detachable structure;

[0032] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the smoke extinguishing ridge, which has an overall curved trapezoidal shape;

[0033] Figure 10 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the smoke-extinguishing ridge;

[0034] Figure 11A perspective view of a portable, eco-friendly ashtray with a torsion spring;

[0035] Figure 12 for Figure 11 Top view;

[0036] Figure 13 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a portable, eco-friendly ashtray with anti-slip texture;

[0037] Figure 14 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a portable, environmentally friendly ashtray with a sealing ring.

[0038] In the diagram: 1-Portable eco-friendly ashtray body, 2-Lid, 3-Ash cover, 4-Smoke extinguishing component, 41-Elastic smoke extinguishing strip, 42-Smoke extinguishing ridge, 5-Detachable device, 51-Carrier plate, 52-Top buckle, 53-Hook hole, 6-Slide groove, 7-Claw, 8-Torsion spring, 9-Anti-slip texture, 10-Hinge, 11-Sealing ring. Detailed Implementation

[0039] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0040] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the invention as claimed, but rather merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments derived by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are also within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0041] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this invention can be combined with each other. It should also be noted that the various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments; similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably.

[0042] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0043] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this invention is in use, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art. They are only used to facilitate the description of this invention and to simplify the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0044] In the description of this invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0045] Example 1

[0046] like Figures 1-7 As shown, the portable environmentally friendly ashtray disclosed in this embodiment includes a box body 1, a box cover 2 that is slidably disposed on the side of the box body 1, and an ash cover 3 that is hinged to the end away from the box cover 2 by one or more hinges 10.

[0047] A smoke extinguishing component 4 is provided at the opening of the box body 1 and the box cover 2. The smoke extinguishing component is composed of several elastic smoke extinguishing strips 41 and smoke extinguishing ridges 42, which are interlocked with each other.

[0048] The lid 2 can be slidably mounted on the box body 1 in the following two ways: 1. The inner side wall of the box body 1 is provided with sliding grooves 6 on both sides, and the lid 2 slides in the sliding grooves 6; 2. The outer side wall of the box body 1 is provided with sliding grooves 6 on both sides, the lid 2 is U-shaped, and the edge is snapped inward to form a catch 7, and the lid 2 slides in the sliding grooves 6 through the catch 7.

[0049] The closing methods of the gray cover 3 and the box body 1 include, but are not limited to, the following three: one is snap-fit; two is fastening; three is magnetic attraction.

[0050] How to use this embodiment:

[0051] When you need to extinguish a cigarette, hold the portable eco-friendly cigarette extinguishing box in your palm, press your thumb on the lid 2, and slide the lid 2 down using friction. At this time, the elastic cigarette extinguishing strip 41 slides down with the lid 2, forming a cavity between it and the cigarette extinguishing ridge 42.

[0052] Place the cigarette butt that needs to be extinguished into the cavity formed between the elastic extinguishing strip 41 and the extinguishing ridge 42, slide the lid 2 upwards, the elastic extinguishing strip 41 and the extinguishing ridge 42 engage with each other to extinguish the cigarette butt, continue to slide the lid 2 upwards, the elastic extinguishing strip 41 undergoes a large degree of deformation, and returns to its shape after passing over the cigarette butt, at the same time the cigarette butt enters the cavity of the box body 1, the lid 2 remains closed due to the friction between it and the box body 1.

[0053] When you need to clean up cigarette butts and ash, simply open the ash cover 3, pour out the cigarette butts and ash, and it can be reused. You can also rinse the entire portable and environmentally friendly ashtray with water.

[0054] When a traditional ashtray is needed, simply lay the portable eco-friendly ashtray flat, open the ash cover 3, and flick the ash into the cavity. When you need to extinguish the cigarette, simply press the cigarette butt out on the inner wall of the box 1, put the extinguished cigarette butt into the cavity, and close the ash cover 3.

[0055] Example 2

[0056] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that: Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the extinguishing spines 42 are fixedly arranged on the detachable device 5. The detachable device 5 includes a carrier plate 51 and top buckles 52 disposed at both ends of the carrier plate. The inner two walls of the box body 1 are provided with snap holes 53 that are adapted to the top buckles 52. The extinguishing spines 42 are snapped into the box body 1 through the detachable device 5.

[0057] The detachable device 5 reduces the manufacturing difficulty and production cost of the present invention.

[0058] Example 3

[0059] As a preferred embodiment of Examples 1 and 2, such as Figures 9-10 As shown, the extinguishing ridge 42 has an overall curved trapezoidal shape. When the lid 2 is opened, the curvature of the upper part of the extinguishing ridge 42 will facilitate the insertion of the cigarette butt into the cavity. When the lid 2 is closed, the curvature of the side of the extinguishing ridge 42 will facilitate the precise insertion of the extinguishing strip 41 into the gap between adjacent extinguishing ridges 52, thus achieving better engagement. At the same time, since the side of the extinguishing ridge 42 is trapezoidal, the extinguishing ridge 42, the inner wall of the box 1, and the elastic extinguishing strip 41 form a triangular structure. When the cigarette butt is extinguished, it can be confined to one side of the inner wall of the box 1, thus extinguishing the cigarette butt better and also facilitating the rebound and recovery of the elastic extinguishing strip 41.

[0060] Example 4

[0061] Based on the above-described portable and environmentally friendly ashtray structure, the difference between this embodiment and the previous embodiment is as follows: Figures 11-12As shown, in this embodiment, a torsion spring 8 is added. One end of the torsion spring 8 is fixed to the inner wall of the box body 1, and the other end is fixed to the inner wall of the box cover 2. The elastic restoring force of the torsion spring 8 causes the box cover 2 to close naturally. When the box cover 2 is slid open, the torsion spring 7 is further compressed, which is beneficial for the box cover 2 to close when the cigarette is extinguished.

[0062] Example 5

[0063] Based on the above-described portable and environmentally friendly ashtray structure, the difference between this embodiment and the previous embodiment is as follows: Figure 13 As shown, in this embodiment, anti-slip texture 9 is provided on the outer surface of the lid 2, which increases the coefficient of friction between the hand and the lid 2 when sliding the lid 2, making it easier to open and close the lid 2.

[0064] Example 6

[0065] Based on the above-described portable and environmentally friendly ashtray structure, the difference between this embodiment and the previous embodiment is as follows: Figure 14 As shown, in this embodiment, a sealing ring 11 is provided on the inner edge of the ash cover 3. The sealing ring 11 is made of fireproof material, which can effectively improve the sealing performance of the ash cover 3 and prevent soot leakage.

Claims

1. A portable, environmentally friendly ashtray, comprising a body (1), a lid (2) slidably disposed on the side of the body, and an ash cover (3) hinged to the side of the body away from the lid (2), characterized in that: A extinguishing component (4) is provided at the opening of the box body (1) and the lid (2). The extinguishing component (4) consists of several elastic extinguishing strips (41) and extinguishing ridges (42). The elastic extinguishing strips (41) and extinguishing ridges (42) engage with each other. When the lid (2) is slid open, a cavity is formed between the elastic extinguishing strips (41) and extinguishing ridges (42), into which a burning cigarette butt can be placed. When the lid (2) is closed, the elastic extinguishing strips (41) and extinguishing ridges (42) engage with each other to extinguish the cigarette butt. The elastic extinguishing strips (41) spring back to their original position, and at the same time, the cigarette butt slides through the elastic extinguishing strips (41) and enters the cavity of the box body (1).

2. The portable environmentally friendly ashtray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic extinguishing strips (41) are arranged on the inner edge of the box lid (2), and the extinguishing ridges (42) are fixedly arranged on the top of the inner side of the box body (1); Alternatively, the extinguishing spines (42) are fixedly arranged on the detachable device (5). The detachable device (5) includes a carrier plate (51) and top buckles (52) at both ends of the carrier plate. The inner two walls of the box body (1) are provided with snap holes (53) that are compatible with the top buckles (52). The extinguishing spines (42) are snapped into the box body (1) through the detachable device (5).

3. The portable environmentally friendly ashtray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner sidewall of the box body (1) is provided with sliding grooves (6) on both sides, and the box lid (2) slides in the sliding grooves (6); Alternatively, the outer side wall of the box body (1) is provided with grooves (6) on both sides, the lid (2) is U-shaped, and the edge is snapped inward to form a catch (7), and the lid (2) slides in the groove (6) through the catch (7).

4. The portable environmentally friendly ashtray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The extinguishing ridge (42) is a curved trapezoidal shape. When a burning cigarette butt is placed in, the curvature of the upper part of the extinguishing ridge (42) is conducive to the placement of the cigarette butt. When the lid (2) is closed, the curvature of the side of the extinguishing ridge (42) is conducive to engagement with the extinguishing strip (41). The trapezoidal shape is conducive to limiting the cigarette butt, thereby better extinguishing the cigarette butt.

5. The portable environmentally friendly ashtray according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a torsion spring (8), one end of which is fixed to the inner wall of the box body (1) and the other end is fixed to the inner wall of the lid (2). The elastic restoring force of the torsion spring (8) causes the lid (2) to close naturally. When the lid (2) is slid open, the torsion spring (8) is further compressed, which is beneficial for the lid (2) to close when the cigarette is extinguished.

6. The portable environmentally friendly ashtray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the lid (2) is provided with anti-slip texture (9).

7. The portable environmentally friendly ashtray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gray cover (3) is hinged to the box body (1) on one side by one or more hinges (10).

8. The portable environmentally friendly ashtray according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing ring (11) is provided on the inner edge of the gray cover (3).

9. The portable environmentally friendly ashtray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gray cover (3) and the box body (1) are closed by either snap-fit, fastening or magnetic attraction.

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