A lighter with ash collection and monitoring function

Abstract

This utility model discloses a lighter with ash collection and monitoring functions, including a lighter body, an ash collection chamber, and an ash monitoring component. The ash collection chamber is movably disposed on one side of the lower part of the lighter body, and a hinge is provided between the ash collection chamber and the lighter body, connecting the ash collection chamber and the lighter body respectively. An ash inlet is provided at the upper end of the ash collection chamber. The ash monitoring component includes a weight monitor, which is disposed on the lower inner side of the ash collection chamber. The weight monitor is used to monitor the weight of the ash in the ash collection chamber in real time. This utility model facilitates the collection of ash and can monitor the weight of the collected ash.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lighter technology, and in particular to a lighter with ash collection and monitoring functions. Background Technology

[0002] People use lighters to light cigarettes, producing ash during the smoking process. Traditionally, the ash is flicked into ashtrays or ash trays on top of trash cans. However, ashtrays and trash cans are not readily available, and some trash cans lack ash trays. When people smoke in areas without ashtrays or ash trays, the ash is difficult to collect effectively, potentially causing environmental damage. Furthermore, currently, people rely on their brains to remember the approximate number of cigarettes smoked within a given timeframe, or to estimate the number based on the remaining cigarettes in the pack. However, human memory is prone to error, and people sometimes don't smoke entire cigarettes, making it difficult to accurately calculate the amount smoked within a specific time, thus hindering effective tobacco control. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a lighter with ash collection and monitoring functions, which facilitates the collection of ash and enables the monitoring of the weight of the collected ash.

[0004] A lighter with ash collection and monitoring function according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0005] Lighter body;

[0006] The ash collection compartment is movably located on one side of the lower part of the lighter body. A hinge is provided between the ash collection compartment and the lighter body, and the hinge connects the ash collection compartment and the lighter body respectively. An ash inlet is provided at the upper end of the ash collection compartment.

[0007] The ash monitoring component includes a weight monitor, which is located on the lower inner side of the ash collection chamber and is used to monitor the weight of the ash in the ash collection chamber in real time.

[0008] A lighter with ash collection and monitoring function according to an embodiment of the present utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0009] This device effectively collects cigarette ash even in areas without ashtrays or ash trays, reducing environmental damage and contributing to a cleaner environment. It functions as both a lighter and an ash collector, offering convenience. The ash collection compartment is hinged to the lighter body, allowing for relative rotation around the hinge for easy opening. This ensures the ash collection compartment remains connected to the lighter body, preventing it from falling out and causing spills. An ash monitoring component tracks the weight of ash in the compartment in real time, allowing users to track the amount of ash produced within a specified timeframe. This provides a more accurate estimate of the number of cigarettes smoked within that time, eliminating the need for memorization. By quantifying the number of cigarettes smoked within a given time, users can compare the current ash weight with previous ash weights to determine if the current amount is greater than, equal to, or less than previous cigarettes, thus gradually reducing smoking and promoting tobacco control.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a lighter with ash collection and monitoring function includes a hinge part comprising a hinge shaft, a first hinge block disposed on the lighter body, and a second hinge block disposed on the ash collection chamber. The first hinge block is provided with a through hole, the hinge shaft passes through the through hole of the first hinge block, and the hinge shaft is fixedly connected to the second hinge block.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a lighter with ash collection and monitoring function is provided with a damping layer on the circumferential surface of the hinge shaft, and the hinge shaft is interference-fitted with the through hole of the first hinge block.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a lighter with ash collection and monitoring function is provided, wherein the ash collection chamber is provided with two second hinge blocks, and the two ends of the hinge shaft are respectively fixedly connected to the two second hinge blocks.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a lighter with ash collection and monitoring function is provided. The ash monitoring component further includes a display, which is disposed on one side of the lighter body and electrically connected to a weight monitor.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a lighter with ash collection and monitoring function is provided. The ash monitoring component also includes a battery. A power compartment is provided at the lower part of the lighter body, and the battery is placed in the power compartment. The battery is electrically connected to a weight monitor and a display.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a lighter with ash collection and monitoring function is provided on the side of the lighter body, and the charging interface is electrically connected to the battery.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a lighter with ash collection and monitoring function is provided. The lighter body includes an ignition component and a gas storage chamber. The gas storage chamber is disposed above the ash collection chamber, and the ignition component is disposed above the gas storage chamber.

[0017] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a lighter with ash collection and monitoring function is provided on the side of the lighter body, and the ash collection port is connected to the gas storage chamber.

[0018] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a lighter with ash collection and monitoring function is provided with a magnetic block on the body of the lighter, which is located on the side of the lighter body near the ash collection compartment.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a lighter with ash collection and monitoring function according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is another perspective view of a lighter with ash collection and monitoring function according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a lighter with ash collection and monitoring function according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the ash collection compartment of a lighter with ash collection and monitoring function in the open state, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the structure of a lighter with ash collection and monitoring function according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the cover, body, and battery of a lighter with ash collection and monitoring function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0028] Lighter body 100; power compartment 110; gas compartment 120; charging interface 130; gas filling port 140; magnetic block 150; ignition assembly 160; piezoelectric igniter 161; flame outlet channel 162; gas outlet pipe 163; gas outlet valve 164; magnetic ring 170;

[0029] Ash collection bin 200; Ash inlet 210;

[0030] Hinged part 300; hinge shaft 310; first hinge block 320; second hinge block 330;

[0031] Ash detection component 400; weight monitor 410; display 420; battery 430;

[0032] Cover 500. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationships based on the directional or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not 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 utility model.

[0035] In the description of a utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If the terms "first" and "second" are used, they are merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features or the order of the indicated technical features.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0037] Reference Figures 1 to 6This utility model embodiment provides a lighter with ash collection and monitoring functions, including a lighter body 100, an ash collection chamber 200, and an ash monitoring component 400. The lighter body 100 is used to light cigarettes. The ash collection chamber 200 is movably disposed on one side of the lower part of the lighter body 100. A hinge 300 is provided between the ash collection chamber 200 and the lighter body 100, connecting the ash collection chamber 200 and the lighter body 100 respectively. An ash inlet 210 is provided at the upper end of the ash collection chamber 200. The hinge 300 enables the hinge between the ash collection chamber 200 and the lighter body 100. Specifically, the ash inlet 210 is connected to the internal space of the ash collection chamber 200. When the ash collection chamber 200 is in the open state, refer to... Figure 4 Ash can be flicked into the ash collection chamber 200 through the ash inlet 210. Specifically, the lower part of the lighter body 100 is provided with a recess, and the ash collection chamber 200 can be movably matched with the recess at the lower part of the lighter body 100. When the ash collection chamber 200 is in the closed state, the ash collection chamber 200 fits against the recess at the lower part of the lighter body 100. At this time, the lighter body 100 and the ash collection chamber 200 match to form an approximately rectangular structure for easy carrying. The ash monitoring component 400 includes a weight monitor 410. A weight monitor 410 is disposed on the lower inner side of the ash collection bin 200. The weight monitor 410 is used to monitor the weight of the ash inside the ash collection bin 200 in real time. Specifically, the weight monitor 410 is a strain gauge pressure sensor, which is fitted into the lower inner side of the ash collection bin 200 to monitor the weight of the ash inside. The data monitored by the weight monitor 410 can be displayed in real time or transmitted to a mobile terminal via a transmission module, allowing people to know the current weight of the ash. The weight monitor 410 can also be a capacitive weighing sensor or other devices capable of weight measurement.

[0038] By incorporating an ash collection bin 200, people can effectively collect cigarette ash even when smoking in areas without ashtrays or ash trays, reducing the environmental impact of ash and contributing to a cleaner environment. It also functions as a lighter and ash collector, providing convenience. The ash collection bin 200 is hinged to the lighter body 100 via a hinge 300, allowing the bin to rotate relative to the lighter body 100 for easy opening. This ensures the ash collection bin 200 remains firmly attached to the lighter body 100, preventing it from falling out when opened and avoiding any loss due to forgetting to use it. An ash monitoring component 400 monitors the weight of the ash in the bin 200 in real time, allowing users to track the amount of ash produced within a specified timeframe and accurately determine the number of cigarettes smoked without requiring memory. By quantifying the number of cigarettes smoked by smokers within a specified time period, smokers can compare the current ash weight with previous cigarettes to determine whether the current number of cigarettes smoked is greater than, equal to, or less than the previous number of cigarettes smoked, thus gradually reducing the amount of cigarettes smoked and facilitating tobacco control.

[0039] According to some embodiments of this application, refer to Figure 5 The hinge part 300 includes a hinge shaft 310, a first hinge block 320 disposed on the lighter body 100, and a second hinge block 330 disposed on the ash collection chamber 200. The first hinge block 320 is provided with a through hole, and the hinge shaft 310 passes through the through hole of the first hinge block 320. The hinge shaft 310 and the second hinge block 330 are fixedly connected to realize the hinge between the lighter body 100 and the ash collection chamber 200.

[0040] Furthermore, a damping layer is provided on the circumferential surface of the hinge shaft 310, and the hinge shaft 310 is interference-fitted with the through hole of the first hinge block 320. This enables damped rotation between the first hinge block 320 and the hinge shaft 310, thereby enabling damped rotation between the lighter body 100 and the ash collection chamber 200, allowing the ash collection chamber 200 to be maintained at any angle after being opened.

[0041] Furthermore, the ash collection chamber 200 is provided with two second hinge blocks 330, and the two ends of the hinge shaft 310 are fixedly connected to the two second hinge blocks 330 respectively. Specifically, after the hinge shaft 310 is inserted into the through hole of the first hinge block 320, the two ends of the hinge shaft 310 are fixedly connected to the two second hinge blocks 330 respectively by welding, pressing, or gluing. This improves the reliability of the connection between the ash collection chamber 200 and the lighter body 100.

[0042] According to some embodiments of this application, refer to Figure 1The ash detection component 400 also includes a display 420, which is disposed on one side of the lighter body 100 and electrically connected to the weight monitor 410. Specifically, the display 420 is a liquid crystal display, a light-emitting diode display, or other device capable of display. The display 420 displays the data monitored by the weight monitor 410 in real time.

[0043] Furthermore, referring to Figure 6 The ash detection component 400 also includes a battery 430. A power compartment 110 is located at the lower part of the lighter body 100, and the battery 430 is disposed within the power compartment 110. The battery 430 is electrically connected to the weight monitor 410 and the display 420, respectively. The battery 430 is disposed within the power compartment 110, which separates the battery 430 from ash, fuel gas sources, etc., thereby improving reliability.

[0044] Furthermore, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 6 The lighter body 100 has a charging port 130 on its side, which is electrically connected to the battery 430. Specifically, the battery 430 includes a charging control circuit and an energy storage module, and the charging control circuit is electrically connected to the charging port 130. Specifically, the charging port 130 is a Type-C interface, allowing the battery 430 to be charged using conventional charging equipment, thus improving convenience.

[0045] According to some embodiments of this application, refer to Figure 3 The lighter body 100 includes an ignition assembly 160 and a gas reservoir 120. The gas reservoir 120 is positioned above the ash collection chamber 200, and the ignition assembly 160 is positioned above the gas reservoir 120. Specifically, refer to... Figure 3 The ignition assembly 160 includes a piezoelectric igniter 161, an ignition channel 162, an exhaust pipe 163, and an exhaust valve 164. The gas storage chamber 120, exhaust pipe 163, exhaust valve 164, and ignition channel 162 are sequentially connected. The ignition end of the piezoelectric igniter 161 extends into the ignition channel 162. The piezoelectric igniter 161 controls the opening and closing of the exhaust valve 164 via a lever. The ignition assembly 160, gas storage chamber 120, and ash collection chamber 200 are arranged sequentially from top to bottom, improving the space utilization of the lighter.

[0046] Furthermore, referring to Figure 2 The lighter body 100 has a gas filling port 140 on its side, which is connected to the gas storage chamber 120. Specifically, the gas filling port 140 is a push-button type and is equipped with a push-button valve. The gas filling port 140 can be used to replenish the gas storage chamber 120, so that the lighter can be used repeatedly for a long time.

[0047] According to some embodiments of this application, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The lighter body 100 is equipped with a magnetic block 150, which is located on the side of the lighter body 100 near the ash collection chamber 200. Specifically, the ash collection chamber 200 is made of a magnetic material. When the ash collection chamber 200 is closed, the magnetic block 150 guides the ash collection chamber 200 to adhere to the lighter body 100. The magnetic block 150 can also hold the ash collection chamber 200 in place to prevent it from rotating and opening arbitrarily.

[0048] It is understood that, in some other embodiments, reference is made to... Figure 2 The lighter body 100 is also equipped with a magnetic ring 170, which is located on the side of the lighter body 100 away from the ash collection chamber 200. The magnetic ring 170 allows the lighter to be easily attached to objects such as refrigerators and metal tabletops, improving the ease of use of the lighter.

[0049] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0050] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A lighter with ash collection and monitoring function, characterized in that, include: Lighter body (100); An ash collection chamber (200) is movably disposed on one side of the lower part of the lighter body (100). A hinge (300) is provided between the ash collection chamber (200) and the lighter body (100). The hinge (300) connects the ash collection chamber (200) and the lighter body (100) respectively. An ash inlet (210) is provided at the upper end of the ash collection chamber (200). The ash monitoring component (400) includes a weight monitor (410) which is located on the inner side of the lower end of the ash collection bin (200) and is used to monitor the weight of the ash in the ash collection bin (200) in real time.

2. A lighter with ash collection and monitoring function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hinge part (300) includes a hinge shaft (310), a first hinge block (320) disposed on the lighter body (100), and a second hinge block (330) disposed on the ash collection chamber (200). The first hinge block (320) is provided with a through hole, and the hinge shaft (310) passes through the through hole of the first hinge block (320). The hinge shaft (310) is fixedly connected to the second hinge block (330).

3. A lighter with ash collection and monitoring function according to claim 2, characterized in that, The hinge shaft (310) has a damping layer on its circumferential surface, and the hinge shaft (310) is interference-fitted with the through hole of the first hinge block (320).

4. A lighter with ash collection and monitoring function according to claim 3, characterized in that, The ash collection bin (200) is provided with two second hinge blocks (330), and the two ends of the hinge shaft (310) are fixedly connected to the two second hinge blocks (330) respectively.

5. A lighter with ash collection and monitoring function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ash monitoring component (400) also includes a display (420) disposed on one side of the lighter body (100) and electrically connected to the weight monitor (410).

6. A lighter with ash collection and monitoring function according to claim 5, characterized in that, The ash monitoring component (400) also includes a battery (430). A power compartment (110) is provided at the lower part of the lighter body (100). The battery (430) is located in the power compartment (110). The battery (430) is electrically connected to the weight monitor (410) and the display (420).

7. A lighter with ash collection and monitoring function according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lighter body (100) is provided with a charging interface (130) on its side, and the charging interface (130) is electrically connected to the battery (430).

8. A lighter with ash collection and monitoring function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lighter body (100) includes an ignition assembly (160) and a gas storage chamber (120). The gas storage chamber (120) is located above the ash collection chamber (200), and the ignition assembly (160) is located above the gas storage chamber (120).

9. A lighter with ash collection and monitoring function according to claim 8, characterized in that, The lighter body (100) has an inflation port (140) on its side, which is connected to the gas storage chamber (120).

10. A lighter with ash collection and monitoring function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lighter body (100) is provided with a magnetic block (150), which is located on the side of the lighter body (100) near the ash collection chamber (200).

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