Water pipe arrangement

Abstract

The present invention relates to a water pipe assembly (1) comprising a water pipe with a bowl (2), a smoke column (4), an optional charcoal tray (5), and a head (6) mounted thereon, with an attachment (7) located on the head (6), wherein the attachment (7) laterally overlaps the head (6). According to the invention, the attachment (7) is detachably coupled to the head (6) in a form-fitting manner. The detachable locking mechanism is preferably implemented via a bayonet fitting or a coarse thread.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a water pipe arrangement according to the features in the preamble of one of claims 1 or 2.

[0002] It is known from current technology to use, smoke, or vape water pipes. A water pipe is also called a shisha or hookah.

[0003] A hookah consists of a base containing a liquid, usually water. A stem is positioned on top of the base. The stem has a downstem. The stem and downstem are typically connected by a central base. A hose is attached to the base, through which the hookah user draws or inhales smoke, usually with a mouthpiece. To produce smoke, the hookah uses burning charcoal. A bowl sits atop the stem, and the bowl has a heat source or other heat-generating device that heats the tobacco. Tobacco or other smoking materials are placed in the bowl, and charcoal is placed above it or on the heat-generating device. The charcoal is lit, generating the necessary heat.When inhaling through a water pipe, the heat energy from the charcoal is directed towards the tobacco, burning it and producing smoke. The optional charcoal tray catches burning particles, especially ash.

[0004] The bowl can be made of clay or a cement-like material, or it can be made of stone, ceramic, fireclay, glass, or silicone. Each clay bowl is sometimes handmade, so production tolerances may occur. Due to the heat generated, the chimney cap is usually made of a metallic material, and here too, production tolerances can occur. Production tolerances also arise in mass production using molds.

[0005] A chimney cowl typically has a hood-like section that sits on the head. The cowl thus partially overlaps or covers the top of the head. Sometimes this connection between the head and the chimney cowl is so prone to failure that the cowl can fall off on its own or with minimal external force.

[0006] From DE 20 2019 005 307 U1 and EP2 725 932 A1, a water pipe arrangement comprising a bowl, a smoke column, and a head is known. The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a secure connection with an optional adjustment mechanism for the combustion process between the head and the chimney attachment.

[0007] The aforementioned problem is solved in a water pipe arrangement with the features in claim 1 or 2.

[0008] Further advantageous design variants are the subject of the dependent claims.

[0009] According to the invention, this releasable locking mechanism is implemented in two ways. Firstly, the chimney attachment is locked to the clay head, for example, via a bayonet fitting.

[0010] An alternative design variant provides for the clay bowl to have a thread, particularly a coarse thread, and the chimney attachment also has a coarse thread, so that the chimney attachment is screwed onto the clay bowl. Alternatively, another support can be used, allowing the distance of the charcoal or heat source to the tobacco to be adjusted vertically, in particular by raising or lowering it. This also offers the advantage that by turning the threads, the distance of the chimney attachment to the clay bowl, or the distance of the charcoal in or on the chimney attachment to the tobacco in the clay bowl, can be adjusted. Thus, the user of a hookah can regulate, and in particular readjust, the combustion process for the tobacco while the hookah is in use.

[0011] A positive locking mechanism, in the context of the thread or coarse thread, means that the attachment cannot be lifted vertically from the bowl. A releasable locking mechanism also means that the attachment cannot slide sideways off the bowl or fall off, as the threads interlock, at least partially, preventing such lifting or sideways fall. However, while releasably locked, it is possible to turn the thread and thus adjust the vertical distance A as desired, thereby regulating the heat transfer from the charcoal to the tobacco.

[0012] The attachment is made of a metallic material, particularly steel or aluminum, and most preferably stainless steel. The attachment can be manufactured as a sheet metal forming component or as a cast component. In both versions, a thread, particularly an internal thread, can be incorporated during the manufacturing process.

[0013] The coarse thread preferably has a thread pitch spacing of at least 1 mm, preferably more than 2 mm, and most preferably more than 3 mm. However, the thread pitch spacing should not exceed 10 mm. This makes it possible to noticeably adjust the vertical distance with just a few, at least partial, turns. This thread spacing also allows the external thread on the head, particularly when made of clay-like material, to be manufactured in one piece and from a single piece of material. In the case of glass or stone, the thread is manufactured as a single piece from the glass or stone on the head. Furthermore, this prevents the thread from binding or becoming stiff during the turning process.

[0014] For the purposes of this invention, both smoking and vaping of the water pipe are used. Instead of tobacco, fruits or flavored stones can also be placed in the bowl and enjoyed via the water pipe through the corresponding smoke or flavor development.

[0015] For the purposes of the invention, the attachment is called a chimney attachment. However, it can also be any other attachment, support, or transmitter on which coal or another heat transfer medium is arranged.

[0016] For the purposes of this invention, the head is referred to as a clay head. However, the head can also be made of other materials. Heads made of glass, stone, or even silicone are also known.

[0017] Further advantages, features, properties, and aspects of the present invention are the subject of the following description. The accompanying figures serve to facilitate understanding of the invention. They show: Figure 1 a water pipe arrangement in perspective view, Figure 2 a clay bowl in side view with attached chimney, Figure 2 a top view of a clay bowl, Figure 2 a metallic ring, Figure 3 a clay bowl in side view with external thread, Figure 3 a chimney attachment in side view with internal thread and Figure 3 a clay bowl with attached chimney attachment with threads for adjusting the distance between coal and tobacco.

[0018] In the figures, the same reference symbols are used for identical or similar components, even if a repeated description is omitted for the sake of simplicity.

[0019] Figure 1Figure 1 shows a water pipe arrangement 1 according to the invention. The water pipe arrangement 1 has a bowl 2 and a base 3 located on the bowl 2. A smoke column 4 is arranged on the base 3. Above the smoke column 4 are an optional charcoal plate 5 and a bowl 6 or clay bowl located on the charcoal plate 5. A chimney attachment 7 is arranged above the bowl 6.

[0020] The Figures 2a - 2c Show a side view, a top view and a detail view of the bayonet connection according to the invention. Figure 2aThe head 6 with the attached attachment 7, hereinafter also referred to as the chimney attachment, is shown in a side view. For this purpose, the head 6 has at least one laterally projecting extension 8, into which a corresponding recess 9 in the chimney attachment 7 engages, thus enabling a bayonet-like locking mechanism for a positive-locking connection between the chimney attachment 7 and the head 6. Coal, not shown in detail, can therefore be placed on the chimney attachment 7. The chimney attachment 7 is firmly connected to the head 6 and cannot fall off sideways, which provides an additional safety feature.

[0021] In order for the positive locking to take place with the head 6, in particular made of clay-like material, according to Figure 2cA metal ring 10 with laterally projecting extensions 8 is embedded in an upper area of ​​the clay-like material of the head 6. This can be done during the manufacture of the head 6, i.e., the metal ring 10 can be embedded during the pottery process or during the production of the clay-like head 6. Alternatively, a continuous rod 18 can also be used, as is shown in Figure 2b is shown such that on two opposite sides the processes 8 protrude laterally from the head.

[0022] An alternative embodiment of the invention is presented in the Figures 3a - 3c. Figure 3a Figure 6 shows the head. An external thread 11 is arranged at an upper end in an external area. This external thread 11 is specifically designed as a coarse thread. The coarse thread can also be referred to as a motion thread.

[0023] For this purpose, in particular a metallic attachment 12 or a cap or a metallic ring can be arranged on the clay-like head 6 to form the external thread 11. This metallic attachment 12 can, for example, be glued onto the head 6 made of clay-like material.

[0024] Figure 3b Figure 7 then shows the chimney cap 7 in side view. An internal thread 13 is arranged in the chimney cap 7. The internal thread 13 fits the one in Figure 3a The external thread 11 shown is shown. A handle 17 may be formed projecting laterally from the chimney cap 7. This handle 17 can then be used to, in Figure 3c As shown, the distance A can be adjusted by rotating the chimney attachment 7 relative to the head 6. This also makes it possible to move the chimney attachment 7 relative to the head 6 via the handle 17 during operation of the water pipe, even if it becomes very hot.

[0025] In particular, the chimney cap 7 is manufactured as a sheet metal forming component. An internal thread 13 can be directly stamped into it. According to Figure 3c Thus, with the bowl 6 and chimney attachment 7 on top, a distance A can be adjusted by turning the threaded section. This allows the distance A between the charcoal 14 on the chimney attachment 7 and the tobacco 15 in the bowl 6 to be adjusted, thereby regulating the combustion process. A screen 16, shown by the dashed line, is located in the chimney attachment 7 itself. The charcoal 14 rests on the screen 16. Reference symbol:

[0026] 1 - Hookah assembly 2 - Bowl 3 - Base 4 - Smoke column 5 - Coal tray 6 - Head 7 - Attachment 8 - Extension 9 - Recess 10 - Metal ring 11 - External thread 12 - Metal attachment 13 - Internal thread 14 - Coal 15 - Tobacco 16 - Screen 17 - Handle 18 - Stem A - distance

Claims

1. Water pipe arrangement (1) having a water pipe with a bowl (2), a smoke column (4), a charcoal plate (5) and a head (6), placed on the smoke column (4) and an attachment (7), located on the head (6), for example a chimney attachment (7), wherein the attachment (7) laterally overlaps the head (6) and the attachment (7) is positively coupled to the head (6) in a releasably-locked manner, characterized in that the head (6) has at least one, preferably two or more extensions (8) projecting laterally, such that recesses (9) of the attachment (7) engage behind the extensions (8) at least in sections, wherein the head (6) is made of a glass, stone, clay or silicone material, and that a metal ring (10) is embedded, such that the extensions (8) are configured to protrude from the metal ring (10).

2. Water pipe arrangement (1), having a water pipe with a bowl (2), a smoke column (4), a charcoal plate (5) and a head (6), placed on the smoke column (4) and and an attachment (7), located on the head (6), for example a chimney attachment (7), wherein the attachment (7) laterally overlaps the head (6) and the attachment (7) is positively coupled to the head (6) in a releasably-locked manner, characterized in that the head (6) is screwed onto the attachment (7) via a thread, wherein the distance (A) between the tobacco (15), located in the head (6), and the charcoal (14), located on or in the attachment (7) is adjustable via the positive coupling and the distance (A) is adjustable via the thread3. Water pipe arrangement (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the head (6) is coupled to the attachment (7) via a bayonet lock.

4. Water pipe arrangement (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the head (6) has a coarse thread on its outside.

5. Water pipe arrangement (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that the attachment (7) has an internal thread (13) on its inside.

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