Handheld ignition tool

Abstract

To provide a handheld ignition tool which is capable of considerably reduces risk of burning, igniting an intended place, does not require work when used, and is capable of securing 6 minutes or longer combustion time.SOLUTION: A handheld ignition tool for igniting a combustion object such as firewood and charcoal includes: a solid combustion part formed by using a combustion component; and a grip part fitted to the combustion part. The combustion part is provided with an overcoat member composed of combustible materials covering a part or the whole of the surface.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a handheld fire starter, and more particularly to a handheld fire starter that is equipped with a handle and has an improved combustion continuity of the combustion part. [Background technology]

[0002] Camping became popular as a popular leisure activity among the Japanese people in the 1990s, and in recent years has also been gaining attention as a form of "microtourism," a form of sightseeing in nearby areas. Camping requires creative action that breaks away from everyday life in the great outdoors, and many activities similar to survival activities can be enjoyed. Building a bonfire or cooking a meal is particularly important for enjoying something out of the ordinary, but even starting a fire can be difficult outdoors, where the wind can make it difficult.

[0003] For this reason, various combustion agents have been offered to ensure reliable outdoor fire starting. Specifically, fire starters made from wood chips solidified with wax have been offered, but the wax used is often paraffin, with a burn time of approximately 10 minutes, a flame size of approximately 1 cm, and, because they are individually packaged, they are prone to crumbling when hit. Solid fuels such as charcoal are also available, but they require time and heat to ignite, making them inconvenient to use. Charcoal can stain hands and clothing, and it also absorbs moisture, meaning its effectiveness as a fire starter can be lost if stored carefully after opening. Fire starters made by impregnating flammable materials with kerosene or other substances have also been offered. These can be ignited with weak fire sources such as matches, have strong flames, and are less susceptible to wind extinguishing. However, impregnated kerosene and other substances have a strong volatile odor and a high risk of spontaneous combustion, requiring careful storage. Furthermore, the kerosene evaporates quickly after opening, impairing their effectiveness as fire starters. Alcohol-based gel fire starters are easy to ignite and can be ignited with weak sparks such as matches, have a strong flame, and do not go out in the wind. However, since the main ingredient, alcohol, makes the flame difficult to see while burning, there is a risk of fire or burns if the gel ignites and splashes when added, and there is also a risk of leakage during storage, making them unsuitable for users who do not frequently engage in outdoor activities.

[0004] Above all, with these conventional combustion materials, it was difficult to ignite firewood or the like in the desired location, and the risk of burns could not be eliminated.

[0005] Therefore, Patent Document 1 (Utility Model Registration No. 3243202) proposes a rod-shaped fire starting tool that does not leak or bleed chemicals, proposing "a rod-shaped fire starting tool that uses a rod-shaped piece of wood 10 to 18 mm in diameter and 150 to 250 mm in length as the axis, with friction ignition type explosives applied within a 10 to 15 mm area of ​​the tip, and which combines ignition, tinder and kindling."

[0006] Furthermore, Patent Document 2 (JP 2021-31521 A) focuses on the issue that when ignition materials made from wood fibers such as wood chips and wax are ignited, the ignition material catches fire but the ignited flame falls off along with the melted wax, making it difficult to ignite the target, and proposes "an ignition material characterized by being a mixture of wood chips, rice bran, and wax in a volume ratio of 10:2:5." [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3243202 [Patent Document 2] Patent Publication No. 2021-31521 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] The fire-starting tool proposed in Patent Document 1 uses a rod-shaped piece of wood 10 to 18 mm thick and 150 to 250 mm long as a shaft, which is thought to significantly reduce the risk of burns and make it possible to start a fire in the desired location.However, when using it, it is necessary to create a tinder using a cutter knife or the like, and the burning time is only about 5 minutes.

[0009] Therefore, one of the objectives of the present invention is to provide a handheld ignition tool that significantly reduces the risk of burns, allows for ignition in the intended location, does not require any special handling when used, and can ensure a burning time of 6 minutes or more.

[0010] Furthermore, in Patent Document 2, the rice bran, which contains oil, catches fire and melts the surrounding wax, causing the rice bran to function like a candle wick, preventing the melted wax from falling along with the lit flame. However, this does not eliminate the risk of burns during use, and there is still room for improvement in the ignition time.

[0011] Therefore, another object of the present invention is to provide a handheld fire starter that can ignite the intended location of an object to be ignited, such as firewood or charcoal, while reducing the risk of burns and ensuring a long burning time.

[0012] Furthermore, since it can be difficult to start a fire outdoors, such as at a campsite, another object of the present invention is to provide a handheld fire starter that can be safely and easily handled by beginners even outdoors. [Means for solving the problem]

[0013] In order to solve at least one of the above problems, the present invention provides a handheld fire starter that is equipped with a handle, thereby enabling the combustion part that serves as the fire source to be moved safely and reliably.

[0014] In other words, the handheld ignition tool of the present invention is an ignition tool for igniting combustible materials such as firewood and charcoal, and is characterized in that it comprises a solid combustion part formed using a combustion component and a handle part attached to the combustion part, and the combustion part is provided with an outer covering member made of a flammable material that covers part or all of its surface.

[0015] In the handheld fire starter of the present invention, the combustion section is formed using a flammable material, and can be formed by impregnating or kneading a flammable material such as wax, alcohol, or petroleum into or with a combustion material such as wood, cloth, cotton, sawdust, or wood chips. In particular, considering low odor, high heat output, and long-lasting combustion, it is desirable to form the combustion section by solidifying a combustion component such as sawdust or wood chips with wax. Various wax materials such as beeswax, Japan wax, and paraffin can be used as the wax, but beeswax is preferable in terms of long-lasting combustion and strong flame.

[0016] The handheld fire starter of the present invention is provided with a mantle member that covers part or all of the surface of the burning portion. While this mantle member is preferably made of a flammable material, it can also be made of a non-flammable material, such as wire mesh, as long as it can ensure the continuity of combustion during combustion and prevent parts of the burning portion from falling off. This mantle member can be a sheet that covers part or all of the surface of the burning portion, or a box that houses the burning portion. When the mantle member is a sheet, it can be formed to surround the burning portion in an annular shape, or it can be left uncovered, leaving the burning portion exposed. However, it is preferable that the mantle member be formed so as to cover the surfaces that are located above and below the grip (in the direction of gravity) during use (i.e., when lighting the fire). Furthermore, when the mantle member is solid, it is preferable that the burning portion be housed within the box, and in particular, the box can be slidable or openable, allowing the internal burning portion to be exposed as desired.

[0017] Furthermore, it is desirable to provide an ignition unit in the combustion unit to improve ignition performance. Such an ignition unit may be provided with one or more wick materials for ignition, in addition to providing a combustible material in a portion of the combustion unit. The wick material may be, for example, a candle wick, which is also used in candles. Two or more ignition units made of combustible materials or candle wicks, of the same or different types, may be provided in one combustion unit.

[0018] The burning unit is provided with a handle that allows the burning unit to be held by hand. The handle is preferably long to allow the burning unit to be moved to any desired location and to prevent the user from getting burned. For example, the handle is formed to a length of 2 cm or more, preferably 5 cm or more, and particularly preferably 7 cm or more. The long handle can be formed into various shapes, including rod-shaped, plate-shaped, disc-shaped, and other shapes. However, considering the ease of handling the ignited burning unit, a rod or plate shape is preferable. The handle is also preferably formed to a width and thickness that can hold the burning unit, preferably a burning burning unit, even during combustion. For this reason, the handle is preferably formed to a width of 5 mm or more and a thickness of 1 mm or more.

[0019] In the handheld fire starter of the present invention, it is also preferable that two or more burning portions are provided at predetermined intervals on the long grip portion. Alternatively, the burning portions can be provided on the long grip portion so as to extend in the length direction, and cut portions such as notches can be provided at predetermined intervals.

[0020] To solve at least some of the above problems, the present invention provides a handheld fire starter made by heating and melting beeswax (made by melting beeswax from honeycombs), Japan wax (made from wax nuts), paraffin, etc., into a liquid, adding sawdust (large sawdust) and wood chips, etc., and stirring until the wax blends well with the wood chips to create a fire starter raw material, which is then molded and solidified at the same time as the handle. In this handheld fire starter, by attaching the handle to the fire starter, burns can be prevented during ignition, and hands do not get dirty because direct contact with the fire starter is avoided. The handle also makes it possible to position the fire starter in a position that makes it easy to ignite firewood or charcoal, and to move and adjust the fire starter.

[0021] In this invention, the ignition material is placed in the inner box of a matchbox, and a candle wick is inserted so that the wick can be raised 1 to 2 cm. Furthermore, a handle is attached to the bottom of the inner box, allowing the ignition material to be pulled out of the outer matchbox with the handle, preventing it from collapsing during storage. As a result, the shape can be maintained even after ignition, preventing the ignition material from falling through the openings of the grill as it burns and the usable portion from separating.

[0022] In addition, in this invention, the ignition material is simultaneously molded into a shape where a handle is placed in the center and wrapped in cloth or U-shaped cloth. The cloth protects the ignition material during storage, preventing it from falling apart. Since the shape is maintained even after ignition, it is possible to prevent the usable portion from breaking apart and falling through the openings of the grill as the ignition material burns. Furthermore, by lifting the edge of the cloth around which the ignition material is wrapped, it can be reliably ignited even with a weak flame, such as that of a match.

[0023] In this invention, the ignition material is placed in the center of a hand-held stick, wrapped in cloth or U-shaped cloth, and has multiple burning parts attached in a ball shape to form a hand-held stick-attached ignition material. If the situation allows ignition with just one tip, the tip can be extinguished with water, saving the next ignition material and allowing it to be used. [Effects of the Invention]

[0024] The handheld fire starter of the present invention comprises a solid burning part formed from a burning component and a handle attached to the burning part, and the burning part is provided with a mantle member made of a combustible material that covers part or all of its surface, thereby minimizing the risk of flames dropping from the burning part. As a result, sufficient burning time can be ensured, allowing firewood, charcoal, and other combustible materials to be ignited safely.

[0025] Furthermore, if the outer member is made of a sheet, the handheld ignition tool can be easily manufactured, and if the outer member is made of a box, the burning part can be extinguished by closing the box. Furthermore, if the sheet or box outer member is made of a flammable material, the outer member can be used as the ignition part.

[0026] Furthermore, by providing a handle, there is no need to hold the burning part, and the smell of the burning part does not get on the fingers. Furthermore, by forming the handle into a long rod or plate shape, it is possible to prevent the user from getting burned during use and to reliably guide the burning part to the ignition point of the firewood or charcoal.

[0027] In addition, by providing a wick material (ignition part) for ignition in the combustion part, the ignition ability of the combustion part can be improved, and if two or more wick materials (ignition parts) are provided, the ignition of the combustion part can be ensured and it can be reused even if it is extinguished after being ignited. Furthermore, if the ignition parts are formed of different types (for example, a candle wick and a flammable material region), an ignition part that can be selected and used depending on the surrounding environment, such as whether there is wind or not, can be realized.

[0028] Furthermore, the combustion section can be formed by solidifying combustion components such as sawdust and wood chips with wax, thereby eliminating the odor associated with petroleum-based combustion components and improving combustion sustainability. Such waxes can include natural waxes such as carnauba wax, candelilla wax, rice bran wax, beeswax (beeswax), and wool wax (lanolin), mineral waxes such as paraffin wax, microcrystalline wax, and ozokerite, and synthetic waxes such as polyethylene wax and Fischer-Tropsch wax. In particular, when beeswax is used as the wax, it can be ignited even when wet and can maintain combustion even when immersed in water after ignition, resulting in a handheld fire starter. Furthermore, beeswax produces less soot when burned, making it safer than paraffin candles; it has natural antibacterial properties, allowing it to be stored for long periods of time; and it is biodegradable, preventing environmental pollution. Furthermore, its melting point is high at approximately 62-65°C, meaning the flame is stable when burned. Compared to paraffin wax, beeswax burns slowly and has a longer burning time, making it suitable for use as a handheld fire starter with improved ignition properties.

[0029] By providing two or more combustion sections on one grip, it becomes possible to use the device multiple times, or to create a handheld ignition tool in which the range of combustion can be adjusted as desired. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0030] [Figure 1] 1A is an exploded perspective view showing a handheld ignition tool according to a first embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a perspective view showing the assembled state. [Figure 2] 1A is a perspective view of a handheld fire starter according to a first embodiment, FIG. 1B is a perspective view of the handheld fire starter according to a first embodiment, and FIG. 1C is an enlarged view of a cross section taken along the line CC. [Figure 3] 1A and 1B are exploded perspective views showing a handheld fire starter according to a second embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 4] 10A and 10B are exploded perspective views showing a handheld fire starter according to a third embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 5] 1 is a process diagram showing the manufacturing process of the handheld ignition tool shown in the second and third embodiments. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a handheld fire starter according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 7] 5A is a plan view showing a handheld ignition tool according to a fifth embodiment, FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line YY, and FIG. 5C is a cross-sectional view taken along the line YY according to another embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0031] Hereinafter, the handheld fire starter 10 according to this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In particular, this embodiment shows an example in which the combustion part 40 is formed by solidifying combustible components such as sawdust or wood chips with wax (preferably beeswax), but the combustion part 40 can also be formed from other materials as long as they are combustible.

[0032] 1 shows a handheld fire starter 10 according to a first embodiment, with (A) an exploded perspective view and (B) a perspective view showing the assembled state, and shows a configuration in which a combustion unit 40 is housed within a mantle member 30 made of a box (30). That is, this embodiment shows a handheld fire starter for igniting combustible materials such as firewood or charcoal, and comprises a solid combustion unit 40 formed using a combustion component and a handle 20 attached to the combustion unit 40, with the combustion unit 40 being provided with a mantle member 30 made of a combustible material that covers part or all of its surface, and the mantle member 30 is a box (30) that houses the combustion unit 40 inside.

[0033] In this embodiment, a sleeve box that opens by sliding sideways like a matchbox is used as the box body (30), but other types of boxes can also be used: A-type boxes that are sealed at the top and bottom like mandarin orange boxes, B-type boxes with a lid that can be inserted like caramel boxes, C-type boxes that are separated into two parts, top and bottom, and are used with a lid placed over the main body (body), and N-type boxes, which are one-piece boxes with the lid and body integrated.The box body (30) is preferably made of flammable materials such as paper or wood, but non-flammable materials such as metal can also be used if they are made into a wire mesh or mesh shape.

[0034] The box (30) contains a combustor 40, formed by solidifying combustible materials such as sawdust or wood chips with a combustible material such as beeswax, within its main body 31. The combustor 40 can also be made of other materials as long as they have good ignition properties and a sufficient burn time. For example, combustible materials such as wax, alcohol, or petroleum can be impregnated or mixed with combustible materials such as wood, cloth, cotton, sawdust, wood chips, hemp, or resin. The combustor 40 can be molded by filling it into the box (30), or it can be pre-formed to a size that can be accommodated and inserted into the box (30). Containing the combustor 40 within the box (30) prevents the ignition agent from crumbling or cracking during storage. Furthermore, the combustor maintains its shape after ignition and combustion, preventing the remaining usable portion of the combustor 40 from cracking and falling off as the combustion progresses.

[0035] It is desirable to provide the combustion unit 40 with an ignition unit 41 as a wick material. That is, since the solid body itself is made of a flammable material such as paper, it can be used as the ignition unit 41 itself, but it is also desirable to provide the combustion unit 40 with an ignition unit 41 as a wick material made of a fuse or the like. Such ignition unit 41 can be formed by using a candle wick or the like, or by providing a flammable material such as wax in a partial area of ​​the combustion unit 40. By providing such an ignition unit 41, the combustion unit 40 can be reliably ignited even with a weak flame such as a match, and anyone can easily ignite it without needing a strong flame such as a lighter or burner.

[0036] The box (30) containing the combustion unit 40, particularly the bottom of the main box (body) 31, is provided with a grip 20 for the user to hold and operate the unit. While the grip 20 can be formed in various shapes and sizes as long as its functionality is maintained, it is preferable to form it in a long rod shape, as shown in this embodiment. This improves the operability of the combustion unit 40 and ensures a sufficient length, preferably 5 cm or more, to eliminate the risk of burns. The tip of the grip 20 can be integrated with the bottom of the box (30) using adhesive or tape, allowing the box (30) containing the combustion unit 40 to be held by hand. The grip 20 can also be formed by extending a portion of the box (30) that contains the combustion unit 40. More specifically, in a sleeve box that opens by sliding sideways like a matchbox, a portion of the body 31 or sleeve 32 housing the combustion unit 40 can be extended in the sliding direction of the sleeve 32 to form the grip 20. Providing such a grip 20 can prevent burns during ignition, improve ignition ease, and eliminate the need to directly touch the fire starter, so your hands won't get dirty. Above all, it makes it possible to place the fire starter (combustion unit 40) in a position that makes it easy to ignite firewood or charcoal, and to move and adjust the fire starter (combustion unit 40) to any desired position, without using tools such as tongs.

[0037] Furthermore, by providing the box body (30) with a sleeve 32 and a lid, the sleeve 32 and the lid can be used to extinguish the ignited combustion unit 40. That is, after the desired firewood or charcoal is ignited using the combustion unit 40, the combustion unit 40 can be put into the sleeve or covered with a lid to extinguish the fire and be reused. In this case, it is desirable that the sleeve 32 and the lid be made of a flame-retardant or non-combustible material.

[0038] FIG. 2 shows the handheld fire starter according to the first embodiment configured as described above. (A) A perspective view of the stored state, (B) A perspective view of the unfolded state, and (C) An enlarged view of the CC cross section. When storing the handheld fire starter according to this embodiment, the combustion unit 40 housed in the main box (body) is covered by the sleeve 32. Since it is not exposed, it can be stored for a long period of time without deterioration due to ultraviolet rays or moisture absorption. When using the fire starter, the sleeve 32 of the box body (30) is slid toward the handle to expose the combustion unit 40. The ignition unit 41 provided on the combustion unit 40 is ignited with a match or lighter, allowing the combustion unit 40 to burn quickly. The presence of the sleeve 32 on the handle side prevents unintended flames from reaching the handle, improving safety during use. In the handheld ignition tool of this embodiment, the gripping portion 20 is arranged to support the bottom surface of the assembly box (body) 31 of the sleep box, so that the burning combustion portion 40 can be held securely and for a long period of time.

[0039] 3A and 3B are exploded and perspective views, respectively, of a handheld fire starter according to a second embodiment. In particular, the handheld fire starter according to this embodiment uses a sheet member (30) as the outer covering member 30. This handheld fire starter is for igniting combustible materials such as firewood and charcoal, and comprises a solid combustion unit 40 formed using a combustion component and a handle 20 attached to the combustion unit 40. The combustion unit 40 is provided with an outer covering member 30 made of a combustible material that covers part or all of its surface, and the outer covering member 30 is a sheet member (30) that covers part or all of the surface of the combustion unit 40.

[0040] The mantle member 30, which is made of the sheet body (30), can be formed from a flammable material, such as a woven, knitted, or nonwoven fabric, or a sheet material. However, the mantle member 30 may also be formed from a non-flammable or flame-retardant material as long as the flammability of the combustion portion 40 is ensured. For example, the mantle member 30 can be formed using wire mesh. Such a mantle member 30 functions to prevent the combustion portion 40 from splitting or collapsing, and is formed so as not to impede the combustion of the combustion portion 40. Rather, the mantle member 30 can be formed from a flammable material, such as a cloth made of a natural material such as hemp or cotton, to promote the combustion of the combustion portion 40. Furthermore, the ignition ability of the cloth can be enhanced by impregnating the cloth with wax such as beeswax or paraffin. Furthermore, the ignition ability of the combustion portion 40 can be enhanced by impregnating it with a flammable component, such as beeswax, contained in the combustion portion 40. Furthermore, by floating at least a portion of the outer member 30 made of such a sheet body 30 above the combustion portion 40, the floating portion can be used as the ignition portion 41. To achieve this, a portion of the outer member 30 made of the sheet body 30 can be extended, or a torn portion can be formed as a free end. By forming the ignition portion 41 using the outer member 30 in this way, a handheld ignition tool that is easy to manufacture yet has improved ignition performance can be realized.

[0041] In this embodiment, the outer member 30 made of the sheet body (30) is formed with a U-shaped cross section that covers the surfaces that exist above and below the gripping portion 20 in the burning portion 40 and one of the side surfaces, and holds the burning portion 40.

[0042] The ignition part 41 held by the outer member 30 can be formed by solidifying a combustion component such as sawdust or wood chips with a combustible component such as beeswax, as in the first embodiment. In particular, in this embodiment, the exterior of the molded combustion part 40 is surrounded by the outer member, preventing collapse or fragmentation during storage. Even during combustion, the combustion part 40 does not fragment during combustion, maintaining sufficient heat. While the ignition part 41 is formed as a flat rectangular parallelepiped in this embodiment, it may be cubic or cylindrical, or may have various design shapes such as a star or heart. Furthermore, to enhance the ignition ability of the tip, it may be formed as a cone with a pointed tip. It is desirable for the outer member 30 made of the sheet body 30 to be arranged to cover the exterior of the combustion part 40 formed in such various shapes, at least the vertical surfaces and areas of the grip part 20 inserted into the combustion part 40.

[0043] The burning unit 40 is provided with a long, rod-shaped handle 20 that is held by the user during use. It is desirable that the handle 20 be rod-shaped and long enough to extend to the tip of the burning unit 40. This is to ensure that the burning unit 40 is held securely. From this perspective, the handle 20 can be formed with a wider area embedded within the burning unit 40. In other words, the handle 20 can be formed with a wider portion for holding the burning unit 40 than the handle 20 itself. By using such a handle 20, it is possible to reliably prevent the burning unit 40 from falling during combustion.

[0044] FIG. 4 shows (A) an exploded perspective view and (B) a perspective view of a handheld fire starter according to a third embodiment. In particular, in this embodiment, the outer jacket 30 is configured to surround the entire side of the combustion unit 40. By surrounding the entire side of the combustion unit 40 with the outer jacket 30 in this manner, collapse or fragmentation of the combustion unit 40 during storage and use (burning) can be reliably prevented, improving storage stability and safety during use. In this embodiment, the outer jacket 30 can also be configured to wrap around the side of the combustion unit 40 more than once, for example, two or more times, so that the flame during combustion can be distributed throughout the entire combustion unit 40.

[0045] FIG. 5 is a process diagram showing the manufacturing process of the handheld ignition tool shown in the second and third embodiments. When manufacturing such a handheld ignition tool, a mold 50 is used to mold the combustion section 40 and to install the grip section 20 within the combustion section 40. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5(A), a mold 50 having a combustion section 40 housing area 51 for molding the combustion section 40 and a grip section 20 housing area 52 for housing the grip section 20, and a sheet body (30) serving as the outer shell member are prepared. Then, as shown in FIG. 5(B), one end region of the sheet body (30) is placed on the bottom of the combustion section 40 housing area in the mold, and the other end region is positioned outside the combustion section 40 housing area. Then, as shown in FIG. 5(C), the combustion section 40 housing area with the sheet body (30) laid inside is filled with the material constituting the combustion section 40 up to half its height. The material for the combustion section 40 filled at this stage may be temporarily shaped.

[0046] Then, as shown in FIG. 5(D), a rod-shaped handle 20 is placed. At this time, it is desirable that the long, rod-shaped handle 20 be placed so that it extends to the vicinity of the tip of the burning part 40. By having such a handle 20 extending over a wide area along the length of the burning part 40, it is possible to reliably prevent the burning part 40 from falling off during combustion. Then, after the handle 20 is placed in the mold, the material that will make up the burning part 40 is again filled and molded (FIG. 5(E)). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 5(F), the other end region that was located outside the area housing the burning part 40 is covered and molded to produce a handheld fire starter.

[0047] Figure 5 shows the manufacturing process for the handheld ignition tool shown in the second embodiment, but by adjusting the length of the outer sheet member 30 and the installation range of the outer sheet member 30 within the area accommodating the combustion section 40, it is also possible to manufacture the handheld ignition tool shown in the third embodiment.

[0048] FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a handheld ignition tool according to a fourth embodiment. This handheld ignition tool has a long, rod-shaped handle 20 with multiple combustion sections 40 attached. That is, two or more combustion sections 40 are attached to the long handle 20 at predetermined intervals. In this embodiment, multiple combustion sections 40 are provided, similar to those of the handheld ignition tool shown in the third embodiment. However, they may also be those of the handheld ignition tools shown in the first or second embodiment. The multiple combustion sections 40 may be any combination of these. Furthermore, the size and shape of one of the multiple combustion sections 40 may differ from the other combustion sections 40. Therefore, in this embodiment, two or more combustion sections 40 are provided on one grip section 20, and at least one of the combustion sections 40 can be made into a handheld ignition tool that is different from the other combustion sections 40 in at least one of its shape, size, and material.

[0049] According to the handheld ignition tool of this embodiment, the combustion section 40 can be used in order from the tip side, realizing a handheld ignition tool that can be used multiple times.

[0050] 7A, 7B, and 7C show a handheld ignition tool according to a fifth embodiment, each showing (A) a plan view, (B) a cross-sectional view taken along the line YY, and (C) a cross-sectional view taken along the line YY according to another embodiment. In particular, handheld ignition tool 10 according to this embodiment is provided with a band-shaped ignition part 41, which improves the ignition performance of the handheld ignition tool. That is, handheld ignition tool 10 according to this embodiment, as shown in the third embodiment, is formed by covering all or part of the surface of combustion part 40, which is formed by solidifying combustion components such as sawdust or wood chips with a combustible component such as beeswax, with sheet-like outer member 30 made of a combustible material. At the tip of the outer member 30, a band-shaped ignition part 41 made of the same or a different combustible material is provided, extending from the combustion part. The width of the strip-shaped ignition part 41 is preferably 5 mm or more, and is formed to be the same as the width of the burning part 40 (the length in the direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the grip part 20) or to be 10% or more, preferably 40% or more, of the width of the burning part 40. By forming the ignition part 41 in this manner, the ignited fire will not go out and the burning part 40 can be reliably burned even when used outdoors in windy conditions.

[0051] As shown in Figure 7(B), the ignition part 41 can be held between the combustion part 40 and the outer member 30, or as shown in Figure 7(C), it can be embedded in the combustion part 40 when molding it so that it exists within the combustion part. Furthermore, the ignition part 41 can be formed so that a part of the outer member 30 extends, and the extended part of the outer member 30 can be used as the ignition part.

[0052] Furthermore, the ignition part 41 can be positioned between the combustion part 40 and the outer jacket member 30 and configured to be retractable as desired. For example, the ignition part 41 can be configured to be the same length as the combustion part 40 or longer than the combustion part 40, allowing the ignition part 41 to be retracted for use each time. In this configuration, after lighting a combustible material such as firewood or charcoal, the fire in the handheld fire starter 10 can be extinguished, and the ignition part 41 can be retracted and reused the next time.

[0053] The ignition part 41 can be made of a flammable material, but is preferably made of wax-impregnated cloth, like the outer jacket member 30. This improves ignition performance outdoors and improves ignition performance in rainy weather by increasing water repellency. Furthermore, impregnating the ignition part with wax increases its shape retention, making it easier to ignite. Therefore, the handheld ignition tool according to the fifth embodiment can be a handheld ignition tool 10 with improved ignition performance in windy and rainy environments. [Industrial Applicability]

[0054] The handheld fire starter 10 of the present invention can be used to start firewood, charcoal, etc., and can also be used as an ignition agent for burning materials in industrial and agricultural fields. Therefore, this handheld fire starter is not limited to use in bonfires, barbecues, etc., but can be widely used as an ignition agent for burning materials in various industries and everyday life. [Explanation of symbols]

[0055] 10 Fire starting equipment 20 Gripping part 30 Mantle parts (box body, sheet body) 31 Box (body) 32 sleeve 40 Combustion section 41 Ignition part (core material)

Claims

1. An ignition tool for igniting combustible materials such as firewood and charcoal, The device comprises a solid combustion part formed using a combustion component and a grip part attached to the combustion part, A handheld fire starter, characterized in that the combustion section is provided with an outer covering member made of a combustible material that covers part or all of the surface.

2. 2. The handheld fire starter according to claim 1, wherein the outer cover member is a sheet member that covers a part or all of the surface of the combustion unit, or a box member that houses the combustion unit therein.

3. 2. The handheld fire starter according to claim 1, wherein the grip portion is formed in a rod or plate shape, and the combustion portion is provided with one or more wicks for ignition.

4. 4. The handheld fire starter of claim 3, wherein the core material is formed to a width that is 10% or more of the width of the burning portion, and the burning portion is formed by solidifying burning components such as sawdust and wood chips with wax.

5. 2. The handheld ignition tool of claim 1, wherein the core material and the outer jacket member are formed from cloth impregnated with wax, the handle portion is formed long, and two or more burning portions are provided at predetermined intervals on the long handle portion.

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