Tobacco capsule that can be inserted into the bowl of a water pipe.

Abstract

The invention, which relates to a tobacco capsule that can be inserted into the bowl of a water pipe and which has a housing whose outer surface is compatible with a receiving opening in the bowl of the water pipe, is based on the objective of designing a tobacco capsule in such a way that smoking is not impaired, in particular by the distribution of the tobacco within the tobacco capsule. This is achieved by providing the interior of the housing with a means for fixing a tobacco filling.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a tobacco capsule that can be inserted into the bowl of a water pipe. This capsule has a housing. The outer surface of this housing is designed to be compatible with a receiving opening in the bowl of the water pipe.

[0002] Such a tobacco capsule is known from CH 707 222 A2. The capsule is made of aluminum and is perforated on its top and bottom, or can be perforated during use. This tobacco capsule simplifies the preparation of a shisha (water pipe of Arabic origin). It allows the user to easily, quickly, cleanly, and conveniently set up a water pipe. This tobacco capsule is placed in the shisha bowl, allowing smoking to begin immediately. The capsule contains tobacco in a variety of flavors, which may vary from capsule to capsule.

[0003] The function of a hookah is as follows: the tobacco capsule is placed in the hookah bowl and heated. The heat source is usually a piece of glowing charcoal, which is placed directly above the tobacco, in this case on the top of the tobacco capsule, or with a layer of foil or similar material in between. The heat causes the tobacco to smoke. This smoke is then drawn into the hookah's water chamber by a vacuum created by sucking on the hoses. It passes through the water and then enters the hoses for smoking.

[0004] The tobacco itself has a pasty consistency. Since the capsules are not filled with tobacco immediately before smoking, they are stored for a certain period of time in pre-packaged versions. During such storage, the tobacco capsules assume an undefined position relative to gravity. This causes the tobacco to shift within the capsule. This shifting alters the permeability of the tobacco capsule. The permeability can be very high, for example, if the tobacco shifts to the sides. This can result in very little smoke being produced or a large amount of air being drawn in, so that only a small amount of smoke reaches the suction tube. It is also possible that the tobacco covers the bottom of the capsule, thus significantly reducing the permeability. This can make smoking considerably more difficult.

[0005] The object of the invention is to design a tobacco capsule in such a way that smoking is not impaired, in particular by the distribution of the tobacco in the tobacco capsule.

[0006] This problem is solved by the invention with a tobacco capsule that can be inserted into the head of a water pipe and is provided with a housing whose outer surface is designed to be compatible with a receiving opening in the head of the water pipe, in that the inside of the housing is provided with a means for fixing a tobacco filling.

[0007] The fixing device can be designed in various ways.

[0008] In one embodiment, the means consists of a protrusion extending from a bottom to a top of the housing.

[0009] One possibility is that the raised area is connected to the underside. In this case, the raised area may form as a protrusion from the underside.

[0010] In one embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the housing is provided with a lid on its upper side.

[0011] If the means for fixing the tobacco is formed from a protrusion on the underside, the protrusion can reach up to the lid and penetrate it.

[0012] In a further embodiment, it is provided that the housing, at least with its outer surface, has a shape that is rotationally symmetrical to the vertical axis between the bottom and top surfaces.

[0013] The protrusion can be designed to be hollow and have an interior space. In this case, the interior of the protrusion can be opened to the outside through an opening in the underside.

[0014] It is also possible that the protrusion extends from the underside to the lid and that its interior is open to the outside via openings in the lid and the underside.

[0015] In a further embodiment, it can be provided that housings with lids have a torus (donut)-like shape.

[0016] It is also possible that the raised area is connected to the lid and directed towards the underside.

[0017] The protrusion(s) can be shaped like needles. In this case, it may be provided that several needles are arranged at intervals between them.

[0018] Particularly when placing a glowing piece of coal on top, it may be advantageous if the lid is made of heat-resistant material, preferably metal such as aluminum, copper or steel, glass or mineral material.

[0019] To improve permeability, it is advisable that the housing be perforated on its underside and / or, if applicable, the lid and / or the protrusion.

[0020] The invention will be explained in more detail using exemplary embodiments. The accompanying drawings show... Fig. 1. A tobacco capsule according to the state of the art a) in plan view and b) in cross-section, Fig. 2 a cross-section of a tobacco capsule with a protrusion extending towards the underside to the top of the casing, Fig. 3. a cross-section of a tobacco capsule showing a raised area on the underside of the casing, Fig. 4 a cross-section of a tobacco capsule with a protrusion from the underside, Fig. 5 a cross-section of a tobacco capsule with a lid, Fig. 6 a cross-section of a tobacco capsule with an open protrusion, Fig. 7 shows a perspective view of the embodiment according to Fig. 6, Fig. 8 a perspective view of the embodiment according to Fig. 6 with lids, Fig. 9 a cross-section of a tobacco capsule with a needle-shaped elevation, Fig. 9 a perspective view of an embodiment according to Fig. 8, Fig. 10 a perspective view with several elevations shaped like needles and Fig. 11 a cross-section through an embodiment according to Fig. 10.

[0021] The tobacco capsule 1, from which the invention is based, can be inserted into the bowl of a water pipe in a manner not shown in detail. As in Fig. As shown in Figure 1, the tobacco capsule 1 has a casing 2. Its outer surface 3 is designed to fit a receiving opening in the bowl of the water pipe. The capsule serves to hold tobacco 4.

[0022] According to the invention, the interior of the housing 2 is provided with a means for securing a filling of tobacco 4. This prevents the tobacco 4 from slipping towards the outer surface 3 during storage or from completely filling the housing 2. In both cases, the airflow through the housing 2 would be negatively affected, thus hindering a good smoking experience.

[0023] As in Fig. As shown in 2, the means consists of a protrusion 5 extending from a bottom to a top 7 of the casing.

[0024] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 3, the raised section 5 is connected to the underside 6 of the housing 2. This fixes the raised section 5 and allows freedom in the design of a cover for the top 7 of the housing 2.

[0025] One favorable option, and in particular a manufacturing-related solution, is to form the raised area 5 as a protrusion 8 from the underside 6, as shown in Fig. 4 is shown.

[0026] In Fig. 5. The tobacco capsule 1 is fitted with a lid 9. This lid 9 provides greater stability. It can also serve as a support for a piece of charcoal (not shown). The thicker the lid 9, the more even the heat distribution, thus improving the smoke quality. The lid 9 is made of heat-resistant material, preferably metal such as aluminum, copper, or steel, glass, or mineral material. As shown in Fig. As can be seen in 5, another means of fixing the tobacco 4, in this case a wire connection 14 to the underside 6 of the housing 2, can also be chosen.

[0027] As in Fig. 6 and Fig. As shown in Figure 7, the protrusion 8 is hollow and has an interior space 10. Fig. 6 and Fig. Figure 8 shows that the protrusion 8 extends to the lid 9 and penetrates it.

[0028] As in Fig. 7 and Fig. As can be seen in Figure 8, the housing 2 has a shape that is rotationally symmetrical about the vertical axis between the lower and upper surfaces 6 and 7. The protrusion 8 extends from the lower surface 6 to the lid 9, and its interior 10 is open to the outside via an opening 12 in the lid 9 and the opening 11 in the lower surface 6.

[0029] It is also possible that the elevation 5 is connected to the lid 9 and directed towards the underside 6.

[0030] As in Fig. 9 and Fig. As shown in Figure 10, the protrusion 5 is designed as a needle 13. This needle 13 serves to penetrate the tobacco 4 and thus fix it in place. Of course, the needle 13 or several needles 13 can be implemented as additional protrusions 5.

[0031] To increase the fixation effect, it is possible to arrange several needles 13 that are spaced apart from each other, as is done in Fig. 11 and Fig. Figure 12 shows that it is advantageous to connect the needles 13 to the underside 6. During manufacturing, the tobacco 4 is then pressed into the needles 13. If the needles 13 are connected to the lid 9, the tobacco 4 can be placed on the underside 6 during manufacturing and then fixed by closing the casing 2 with the lid 9 by piercing the needles 13.

[0032] As in the Fig. 5, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 10, Fig. 11 or Fig. As shown in Figure 12, the underside 6 and / or, if applicable, the lid 9 and / or the protrusion 8 may be perforated. This serves to reduce airflow resistance. By improving the supply of fresh air through the lid 9, the combustion of the tobacco 4 is intensified, and the perforation in the protrusion 8 and the underside 6 facilitates the smoke extraction. Reference symbol list 1 tobacco capsule 2 cases 3. Exterior of the case 4 Tobacco 5 Survey 6 Underside 7 Top 8 Protrusion 9 lids 10 Interior 11 Opening in the underside 12 Opening in the lid 13 needles 14 Connection QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] CH 707 222 A2

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Claims

[1] Tobacco capsule that can be inserted into the head of a water pipe, with a casing (2) the outer surface (3) of which is designed to be compatible with a receiving opening in the head of the water pipe, characterized by , that the interior of the casing (2) is provided with a means (5; 8; 13) to fix a filling of tobacco (4). [2] Tobacco capsule according to claim 1, characterized by , that the means consists of a protrusion (5) extending towards a bottom (6) to a top (7) of the casing (2). [3] Tobacco capsule according to claim 2, characterized by , that the elevation (5) is connected to the underside (6). [4] Tobacco capsule according to claim 3, characterized by , that the elevation (5) is formed as a protrusion (8) from the underside (6). [5] Tobacco capsule according to claim 2, characterized by , that the housing (2) is provided with a lid (9) on its upper side (7). [6] Tobacco capsule according to claims 4 and 5, characterized by, that the protrusion (8) extends to the ceiling (9)l and penetrates it. [7] Tobacco capsule according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the casing (2) has at least with its outer surface (3) a shape rotationally symmetrical to the perpendicular axis between the lower and upper surfaces (6; 7). [8] Tobacco capsule according to any one of claims 4 to 7, characterized by , that the protrusion (8) is hollow and has an interior (10). [9] Tobacco capsule according to claim 8, characterized by , that the interior (10) of the protrusion (8) is opened to the outside through an opening (11) in the underside (6). [10] Tobacco capsule according to claims 6 to 9, characterized by , that the protrusion (8) extends from the underside (6) to the lid (9) and its interior (10) is open to the outside via openings (12) in the lid (9) and in the underside (6). [11] Tobacco capsule according to claim 10, characterized by, that the housing (2) with lid (9) has a torus (donut)-like shape. [12] Tobacco capsule according to claim 5, characterized by , that the elevation (5) is connected to the lid (9) and is directed towards the underside (6). [13] Tobacco capsule according to claim 3 or 12, characterized by , that the elevation (5) is formed as a needle (13). [14] Tobacco capsule according to claim 13, characterized by , that several needles (13) are arranged, spaced apart from each other. [15] Tobacco capsule according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the lid (9) is made of heat-resistant material, preferably metal, such as aluminium, copper or steel, glass or mineral material. [16] Tobacco capsule according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the housing (2) is provided with a perforation on its underside (6) and / or, if applicable, the cover (9) and / or the protrusion (8).

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