Multi-functional cigar cutter

By designing a multi-functional cigar cutter that integrates the functions of a cigar cutter, a hole opener, and a squeegee, the problem of limited functionality in existing cigar cutters is solved, providing a better user experience and appearance.

CN224522364UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21WENZHOU YIBAO CRAFT HARDWARE CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WENZHOU YIBAO CRAFT HARDWARE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-11
Publication Date
2026-07-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing cigar cutters are limited in function, only having the function of making holes, and cannot meet diverse usage needs.

Method used

A multifunctional cigar cutter was designed, comprising a housing, a cigar cutter assembly, an automatic telescopic locking mechanism, a hole opener, and a cigar needle component. It has the functions of a cigar cutter, a hole opener, and a cigar needle, and the automatic telescopic locking mechanism enables the locking and unlocking of the cigar cutter assembly. The housing has a cigar holder for easy placement of cigars.

Benefits of technology

It achieves multiple functions of a cigar cutter, including a cigar cutter, hole opener, and cigar spit, making it easy to use, aesthetically pleasing, and improving the user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a multifunctional cigar cutter, including casing and cigar cutter assembly, the casing middle department has the cigar hole that leads to front and back, the cigar cutter assembly places in the casing, and can move along the cavity of casing, make the cigar cutter assembly present open or close state, the casing is configured with at least one trepanning device and needle part component, the cigar cutter assembly is configured with automatic telescopic locking mechanism, to make the cigar cutter assembly present locking or unlocking state. The cigar cutter is various in function, beautiful in appearance and convenient to use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cigar cutter technology, and in particular to a multifunctional cigar cutter. Background Technology

[0002] To preserve the flavor inside the cigar, the inhalation end is completely sealed when the cigar is wrapped in wrapper at the factory. To smoke it, a portion of the cigar head must be cut off or a hole must be drilled. As a result, various cigar cutters have appeared on the market. However, existing cigar cutters have only one function: opening a hole in the cigar. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a multifunctional cigar cutter with diverse functions and simple structure.

[0004] This utility model is achieved by the following technical solution: a multifunctional cigar cutter, including a housing and a cigar cutter assembly, wherein the housing has a cigar hole with front and rear through-holes in the middle, the cigar cutter assembly is placed inside the housing and can move along the inner cavity of the housing, so that the cigar cutter assembly is in an open or closed state, the cigar cutter assembly is provided with an automatic telescopic locking mechanism, and the housing has at least one guide rod that cooperates with the automatic telescopic locking mechanism, the guide rod cooperates with the automatic telescopic locking mechanism, so that the cigar cutter assembly is in a locked or unlocked state.

[0005] Furthermore, the housing is provided with at least one hole opener and a needle component.

[0006] Furthermore, the cigar cutter assembly includes a blade, a spring sleeve assembly, a locking sleeve assembly, and a handheld end. The upper ends of the blade, the spring sleeve assembly, and the locking sleeve assembly are fixed to the handheld end. The spring sleeve assembly and the locking sleeve assembly are located on both sides of the blade. The spring sleeve assembly has a second spring inside. The automatic telescopic locking mechanism is disposed on the locking sleeve assembly.

[0007] Furthermore, the housing is provided with an inner support, the cigar cutter assembly is placed in the inner support and can move along the inner cavity of the inner support, the inner support has a blade groove in the middle, guide grooves are provided on both sides of the inner support, a cigar hole is provided in the middle of the blade groove, the blade is placed in the blade groove and can move along the blade groove, the spring sleeve assembly and the locking sleeve are respectively sleeved in the corresponding guide grooves and can move along the guide grooves, and multiple guide rods are provided in the corresponding guide grooves of the locking sleeve assembly.

[0008] Furthermore, the locking sleeve assembly includes a pressure rod and a locking outer sleeve, the locking outer sleeve being sleeved on the pressure rod, the top of the pressure rod being fixedly connected to the hand-held end, and the automatic telescopic locking mechanism being disposed between the pressure rod and the locking outer sleeve. The automatic telescopic locking mechanism includes a transmission component, a locking component, and a first spring, the transmission component being connected to the end of the locking outer sleeve away from the hand-held end, the locking component being sleeved on the pressure rod, and the first spring being sleeved on the pressure rod with its two ends respectively abutting against the pressure rod and the locking component. The transmission component is circumferentially provided with transmission blocks, and guide grooves are formed between adjacent transmission blocks. The guide groove is always fitted onto the guide rod and can move along the guide rod. The end face of the transmission block that mates with the locking component is a sliding end face. The locking component has multiple locking blocks circumferentially arranged, and an unlocking groove is formed between adjacent locking blocks. The end face of the locking block that mates with the transmission block has a ramp groove and a beveled end. When the cigar cutter assembly is in the locked state, the sliding end face is engaged in the unlocking groove, causing the guide rod and the unlocking groove to be misaligned. When the cigar cutter assembly is in the open state, the sliding end face of the locking block leaves the unlocking groove, and the unlocking groove and the guide groove are in a conductive state. The unlocking groove is fitted onto the guide rod and moves along the guide rod to the upper end of the guide rod.

[0009] Furthermore, the spring sleeve assembly includes a spring sleeve, a spring post, and a second spring. The spring post is fixed in a guide groove corresponding to the spring sleeve assembly, and the second spring is sleeved on the spring post, with the second spring located between the spring sleeve and the spring post.

[0010] Furthermore, both sides of the housing are provided with receiving grooves, and each receiving groove is equipped with an opening device. The housing includes an upper housing and a lower housing, which are fixed together by fasteners located in the receiving grooves.

[0011] Furthermore, the hole opener includes a hollow cutter head and a connector. One end of the connector is engaged with the receiving groove, and the other end of the connector is hinged to one side of the receiving groove. An elastic device is provided at the hinge point between the hole opener and the receiving groove. The hollow cutter head is installed on the mounting through hole of the connector. The receiving groove has a guide head adapted to the hollow cutter head. When the hole opener is stored in the receiving groove, the guide head is placed in the hollow part of the hollow cutter head.

[0012] Furthermore, the bottom of the housing is provided with a needle receiving groove, and the needle component includes at least one needle and a handle. The needle is placed in the needle receiving groove, and the handle is placed at the opening end of the receiving groove.

[0013] Furthermore, the outer end face of the housing is provided with a smoke trap.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] 1. The fasteners used for securing the upper and lower housings are hidden in the receiving groove, making the overall appearance more aesthetically pleasing and enhancing the overall quality.

[0016] 2. The locking sleeve assembly of the cigar cutter is equipped with an automatic telescopic locking mechanism. By pressing down on the handle of the cigar cutter assembly, the cigar cutter assembly can be switched between locking and unlocking, making it convenient to use. Simultaneously, with the cooperation of the spring sleeve assembly, the cigar cutter assembly can easily pop outwards after unlocking.

[0017] 3. The cigar cutter assembly is equipped with hole openers on both sides, and the hollow blades of the hole openers on both sides are of different sizes, so that the appropriate size hole opener can be selected according to the user's hole size requirements.

[0018] 4. The housing is also equipped with a needle assembly for unclogging cigar smoke passages.

[0019] 5. The outer surface of the housing is provided with a cigar holder for holding and supporting cigars.

[0020] 6. This cigar cutter is multifunctional, not only serving as a cigar cutter and hole opener, but also as a cigar spitter and cigar holder. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a multi-functional cigar cutter;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the open state of a multi-functional cigar cutter;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the multi-functional cigar cutter opening device in its open state.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the cigar cutter assembly of a multi-functional cigar cutter in its open state;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lower casing of a multi-functional cigar cutter;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the upper casing of a multi-functional cigar cutter;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the internal support structure of a multi-functional cigar cutter;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the locking sleeve assembly of a multi-functional cigar cutter.

[0029] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the locking sleeve assembly in the closed state of a multi-functional cigar cutter;

[0030] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the locking sleeve assembly in the open state of a multi-functional cigar cutter.

[0031] Markings: 1. Housing; 2. Cigar cutter assembly; 3. Cigar hole; 4. Cigar slot; 5. Needle assembly; 6. Receiving groove; 7. Fastener; 8. Inner support; 9. Guide head; 10. Upper housing; 11. Lower housing; 12. Upper threaded post; 13. Upper threaded hole; 14. Lower threaded post; 15. Lower threaded hole; 16. Slot; 17. Needle receiving groove; 18. Blade; 21. Spring sleeve assembly; 22. Locking sleeve assembly; 23. Handheld end; 24. Automatic telescopic locking mechanism; 25. Hollow cutter head; 51. Connector; 52. Elastic device; 53. Needle; 61. Handheld part; 62. Upper receiving groove; 71. Lower receiving groove; 72. Slot; 73. Blade. Groove 91, first guide groove 92, second guide groove 93, cigar hole 94, pressure rod 231, locking outer sleeve 232, guide rod 921, pressure rod transmission component 252, locking component 251, first spring 253, transmission block 254, guide groove 255, locking block 256, unlocking groove 257, ramp groove 258 and ramp end 259, guide sliding end face 260, first inclined guide sliding surface 2601, second inclined guide sliding surface 2602, spring sleeve 221, spring column 222, second spring 223, mounting through hole 521, abutment part 522, third spring 531, sleeve 532, spring seat 533. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by this utility model in order to achieve the intended utility model purpose, the following detailed description of the specific implementation methods, structure, features and effects of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0033] Reference Figures 1-10 As shown, this utility model provides a multifunctional cigar cutter, including a housing 1 and a cigar cutter assembly 2. The housing has a cigar hole 3 with front and rear through-holes in the middle. The cigar cutter assembly 2 is placed inside the housing 1 and can move along the inner cavity of the housing 1. The cigar cutter assembly 2 is equipped with an automatic telescopic locking mechanism. The housing has at least one guide rod 921 that cooperates with the automatic telescopic locking mechanism. The guide rod cooperates with the automatic telescopic locking mechanism to make the cigar cutter assembly in a locked or unlocked state, so that the cigar cutter assembly 2 is in an open or closed state. The outer end face of the housing 1 is provided with a cigarette holder 4, which is preferably located at the cigar hole 3 for holding and supporting cigars.

[0034] The inner cavity of the housing is equipped with at least one hole opener 5 and a needle component 6. At least one side of the housing has a receiving groove 7 for accommodating the hole opener, preferably two, with the number of receiving grooves matching the number of hole openers. Specifically, receiving grooves 7 are provided on both sides of the housing, and each receiving groove is equipped with a hole opener 5. The hole sizes of the hole openers on both sides are different, allowing users to select the appropriate size hole opener according to their hole size requirements. This cigar cutter not only functions as a cigar cutter and hole opener but also as a needle and cigarette holder, offering versatility and ease of use.

[0035] The housing 1 includes an upper housing 11 and a lower housing 12, which are fixed together by fasteners 8 located within a receiving groove 7. Specifically, the receiving groove 7 consists of an upper receiving groove 71 in the upper housing and a lower receiving groove 72 in the lower housing. At least one outwardly extending upper threaded post 13 is provided at the end of the inner cavity of the housing near the bottom of the upper receiving groove, and the bottom of the receiving groove has an upper threaded hole 14. The lower receiving groove has a lower threaded post 15 adapted to the upper threaded hole and a lower threaded hole 16 adapted to the upper threaded hole. Fasteners 8 are sequentially threaded into the threaded hole and the threaded post (i.e., the upper threaded post 13 and the lower threaded hole 16 are threaded together by fasteners 8, and the lower threaded post 15 and the upper threaded hole 14 are threaded together by fasteners 8), completing the installation of the upper housing 11 and the lower housing 12. Preferably, the fastener is a screw. The fasteners are concealed within the receiving groove 7, making the overall appearance more aesthetically pleasing and enhancing the overall quality.

[0036] The housing 1 has an inner support 9, and the cigar cutter assembly 2 is placed inside the inner support 9 and can move along the inner cavity of the inner support. Specifically, the inner support has a blade groove 91 in the middle, and a first guide groove 92 and a second guide groove 93 on both sides of the inner support. A cigar hole 94 is provided in the middle of the blade groove, and the cigar hole 94 of the blade groove is correspondingly arranged with the cigar hole 3 of the housing. The cigar cutter assembly 2 includes a blade 21, a spring sleeve assembly 22, a locking sleeve assembly 23, and a handheld end 24, wherein the blade 21 is preferably a V-shaped blade. The upper ends of the blade 21, the spring sleeve assembly 22, and the locking sleeve assembly 23 are fixed to the handheld end 24. The spring sleeve assembly 22 and the locking sleeve assembly 23 are located on both sides of the blade 21. The blade 21 is placed in the blade groove 91 and can move along the blade groove 91. The spring sleeve assembly 22 and the locking sleeve assembly 23 are respectively sleeved in the corresponding guide grooves and can move along the guide grooves. The locking sleeve assembly 23 is equipped with an automatic telescopic locking mechanism 25. Multiple guide rods 921 are located within the first guide groove 92 corresponding to the locking sleeve assembly. The automatic telescopic locking mechanism 25 cooperates with the guide rods 921 to lock or unlock the cigar cutter assembly, thus allowing the cigar cutter assembly 2 to be in an open or closed state. The spring sleeve assembly 22 is equipped with a second spring 223, which causes the cigar cutter assembly to pop outwards when in the unlocked state. The housing 1 has a slot 17 for accommodating the handheld end. When the cigar cutter assembly is locked, the handheld end is placed within the slot 17, and the outer contour of the handheld end 24 is flush with the outer contour of the housing.

[0037] The locking sleeve assembly 23 includes a pressure rod 231 and a locking outer sleeve 232. The locking outer sleeve 232 is sleeved on the pressure rod 231, and the top of the pressure rod is fixedly connected to the handheld end 24. The automatic telescopic locking mechanism 25 is disposed between the pressure rod 231 and the locking outer sleeve 232. The automatic telescopic locking mechanism 25 includes a locking element 251, a transmission element 252, and a first spring 253. The transmission element 252 is connected to the end of the locking outer sleeve 232 away from the handheld end. The locking element 251 is sleeved on the pressure rod 231, and the first spring 253 is sleeved on the pressure rod with its two ends abutting against the pressure rod 231 and the locking element 251, respectively. Through the cooperation of the transmission element 252 and the locking element 251, the automatic telescopic locking mechanism cooperates with the guide rod to make the cigar cutter open or closed. Specifically, the transmission component 252 is circumferentially provided with a transmission block 254. The end face of the transmission block that mates with the locking component is an inclined sliding end face 260, which includes a first inclined sliding surface 2601 and a second inclined sliding surface 2602. A guide groove 255 is formed between adjacent transmission blocks. The guide groove 255 is always sleeved on the guide rod 921 and can move along the guide rod 921. The locking component 251 is circumferentially provided with multiple locking blocks 256. An unlocking groove 257 is formed between adjacent locking blocks. The end face of the locking block 251 that mates with the transmission block is provided with a ramp groove 258 and an inclined end 259. The outer end of the inclined end is lower than the outer end of the ramp groove of the adjacent locking block (i.e., the outer end of the ramp groove and the outer end of the inclined end of the adjacent locking block form a height difference). The transmission component and the locking component maintain a rotational force in opposite directions under the action of the second spring and the first spring. When the cigar cutter assembly is in the locked state, the guide sliding end face 260 is engaged with the unlocking groove 257, the second inclined guide sliding surface 2602 abuts against the outer end of the ramp groove, and the guide rod 921 is misaligned with the unlocking groove (e.g., Figure 9 (As shown). When the cigar cutter assembly needs to be opened, press the handle. The second inclined guide sliding surface 2602 moves along the outer end of the ramp groove and away from the unlocking groove 257. The first inclined guide sliding surface 2601 slides in conjunction with the ramp groove 258 until the guide rod 921 is engaged in the unlocking groove 257. The unlocking groove 257 and the guide groove 255 are in a conductive state. With the cooperation of the spring sleeve assembly 22, the unlocking groove 257 and the guide groove 255 move along the guide rod to the upper end of the guide rod 921, thereby opening the cigar cutter assembly (as shown). Figure 10 (As shown); When it is necessary to close the cigar cutter assembly, press the handle 62, and the locking sleeve assembly moves downward along the first guide groove 92. When the unlocking groove 257 disengages from the guide rod 921, the locking member 251 rotates, and the locking block 256 is locked in the unlocking groove. The locking sleeve assembly is in a locked state, that is, the cigar cutter assembly is in a closed state.

[0038] The spring sleeve assembly 22 includes a spring sleeve 221, a spring post 222, and a second spring 223. The spring post 222 is fixed in a second guide groove 93 corresponding to the spring sleeve assembly. The second spring 223 is sleeved on the spring post 222, and the spring sleeve 221 is sleeved on the spring post 222. The top of the spring sleeve 221 is fixed to the handheld end 24. The second spring 223 is located between the spring sleeve 221 and the spring post 222. When the cigar cutter assembly is closed, the second spring 223 is compressed and placed inside the spring sleeve 221. When the cigar cutter assembly is unlocked, the second spring 223 causes the spring sleeve 221 to pop outward, causing the cigar cutter assembly to pop out.

[0039] The perforator 5 includes a hollow cutter head 51 and a connector 52. One end of the connector 52 is hinged to one side of the receiving groove 7, and the other end of the connector is snapped into the receiving groove. The connector 52 has a mounting through hole 521, and the hollow cutter head 51 is mounted on the mounting through hole 521. The bottom of the receiving groove 7 has a guide slot 73, and guide heads 10 are fixed on both sides of the inner support 9. The guide heads 10 pass through the guide slot 73 and are located inside the receiving groove 7. The guide heads 10 are adapted to the hollow cutter head 51. When the perforator 5 is stored in the receiving groove 7, the guide heads 10 are placed in the hollow part of the hollow cutter head 51. After the perforator 5 makes a hole in the cigar, the remaining cigar inside the hollow cutter head can be pushed out through the guide heads 10. An elastic device 53 is provided at the hinge joint between the hole opener and the receiving groove. The elastic device 53 includes a third spring 531 and a sleeve 532. The inner support is provided with a spring seat 533 adapted to the elastic device. The elastic device is placed on the spring seat 533. The third spring 531 is located between the sleeve 532 and the spring seat 533. The abutting part 522 of the hinge end of the hole opener abuts against the sleeve.

[0040] The bottom of the housing 1 is provided with a needle receiving groove 18. The needle assembly 6 includes at least one needle 61 and a handle 62. The needle 61 is placed in the needle receiving groove 18, and the handle 62 is placed at the opening end of the receiving groove. The shape of the end of the handle 62 exposed in the receiving groove is adapted to the housing.

[0041] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A multi-functional cigar cutter, comprising a housing and a cigar cutter assembly, wherein the housing has a cigar opening at the center and is disposed within the housing and movable along the inner cavity of the housing, thereby allowing the cigar cutter assembly to be in an open or closed state, characterized in that: The cigar cutter assembly is equipped with an automatic telescopic locking mechanism. The housing has at least one guide rod that cooperates with the automatic telescopic locking mechanism. The guide rod cooperates with the automatic telescopic locking mechanism to make the cigar cutter assembly in a locked or unlocked state.

2. The multi-functional cigar cutter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing is equipped with at least one hole opener and a needle component.

3. A multi-functional cigar cutter according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The cigar cutter assembly includes a blade, a spring sleeve assembly, a locking sleeve assembly, and a handheld end. The upper ends of the blade, the spring sleeve assembly, and the locking sleeve assembly are fixed to the handheld end. The spring sleeve assembly and the locking sleeve assembly are located on both sides of the blade. The spring sleeve assembly has a second spring inside. The automatic telescopic locking mechanism is disposed on the locking sleeve assembly.

4. A multi-functional cigar cutter according to claim 3, characterized in that: The housing is provided with an inner support, the cigar cutter assembly is placed in the inner support and can move along the inner cavity of the inner support, the inner support has a blade groove in the middle, the inner support has guide grooves on both sides, the blade groove has a cigar hole in the middle, the blade is placed in the blade groove and can move along the blade groove, the spring sleeve assembly and the locking sleeve are respectively sleeved in the corresponding guide grooves and can move along the guide grooves, and the guide rod is located in the corresponding guide groove of the locking sleeve assembly.

5. A multi-functional cigar cutter according to claim 4, characterized in that: The locking sleeve assembly includes a pressure rod and a locking outer sleeve. The locking outer sleeve is sleeved on the pressure rod, and the top of the pressure rod is fixedly connected to the hand-held end. The automatic telescopic locking mechanism is located between the pressure rod and the locking outer sleeve. The automatic telescopic locking mechanism includes a transmission component, a locking component, and a first spring. The transmission component is connected to the end of the locking outer sleeve away from the hand-held end. The locking component is sleeved on the pressure rod. The first spring is sleeved on the pressure rod, and its two ends abut against the pressure rod and the locking component, respectively. The transmission component is circumferentially provided with transmission blocks, and a guide groove is formed between adjacent transmission blocks. The cigar cutter assembly is finally fitted onto the guide rod and can move along the guide rod. The end face of the transmission block that mates with the locking component is a guide sliding end face. The locking component has multiple locking blocks circumferentially arranged, and an unlocking groove is formed between adjacent locking blocks. The end face of the locking block that mates with the transmission block has a ramp groove and a bevel end. When the cigar cutter assembly is in the locked state, the guide sliding end face is engaged in the unlocking groove, causing the guide rod and the unlocking groove to be misaligned. When the cigar cutter assembly is in the open state, the guide sliding end face of the locking block leaves the unlocking groove, and the unlocking groove and the guide groove are in a conductive state. The unlocking groove is fitted onto the guide rod and moves along the guide rod to the upper end of the guide rod.

6. A multi-functional cigar cutter according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that: The spring sleeve assembly includes a spring sleeve, a spring post, and a second spring. The spring post is disposed in a guide groove corresponding to the spring sleeve assembly, and the second spring is sleeved on the spring post. The second spring is located between the spring sleeve and the spring post.

7. A multi-functional cigar cutter according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Both sides of the housing are provided with receiving grooves, and each receiving groove is equipped with an opening tool. The housing includes an upper housing and a lower housing, which are fixed together by fasteners located in the receiving grooves.

8. A multi-functional cigar cutter according to claim 7, characterized in that: The hole opener includes a hollow cutter head and a connector. One end of the connector is engaged with a receiving groove, and the other end of the connector is hinged to one side of the receiving groove. An elastic device is provided at the hinge point between the hole opener and the receiving groove. The hollow cutter head is installed on the mounting through hole of the connector. The receiving groove has a guide head adapted to the hollow cutter head. When the hole opener is stored in the receiving groove, the guide head is placed in the hollow part of the hollow cutter head.

9. A multi-functional cigar cutter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the housing is provided with a needle receiving groove. The needle component includes at least one needle and a handle. The needle is placed in the needle receiving groove, and the handle is placed at the opening end of the receiving groove.

10. A multi-functional cigar cutter according to claim 1, 2, 5, 8, or 9, characterized in that: The outer end face of the housing is provided with a smoke trap.