本發明係關於用於保持煙品的裝置，煙品內配置有液體輸送構件。The present invention relates to a device for holding a smoking article in which a liquid conveying member is disposed.
煙品，尤其是香煙，大體上包含以端對端的關係，與搗碎之煙草棒或另一個氣溶膠成形基質對準的濾清器。典型地，濾清器包括藉由接裝紙附裝於煙草棒的乙酸纖維素絲束插塞。香煙係由用戶藉由點燃其一端並且燃燒搗碎之煙草棒而予以運用。用戶藉由在香煙的對端(嘴端或濾清器端)吸取而接收主流煙。可利用沿著濾清器之位置附近之接裝紙內的一或多排穿孔，達成主流煙的通風。其它已知的煙品包括將其中的煙草材料加熱而非燃燒以形成氣溶膠的煙品、其中的含尼古丁氣溶膠係產生自煙草材料、煙草萃取物、或其它尼古丁源而無需燃燒或加熱的煙品。Tobacco articles, particularly cigarettes, generally comprise a filter that is aligned end-to-end with a mashed tobacco rod or another aerosol-forming substrate. Typically, the filter comprises a cellulose acetate tow plug attached to the tobacco rod by tipping paper. Cigarettes are used by the user by igniting one end and burning the chopped tobacco rod. The user receives mainstream smoke by sucking at the opposite end (mouth end or filter end) of the cigarette. Ventilation of mainstream smoke can be achieved by using one or more rows of perforations in the tipping paper adjacent the location of the filter. Other known smoking articles include smoking articles in which the tobacco material is heated rather than combusted to form an aerosol, wherein the nicotine-containing aerosol is produced from tobacco material, tobacco extract, or other source of nicotine without burning or heating. Tobacco products.
所屬領域中已知的是含風味劑的煙品，風味劑係在燃燒期間予以釋放到煙品的主流煙內，以改變其冒煙特性。風味劑可用於增進加熱或燃燒煙草材料時產生的煙草香料、或提供附加的非煙草香料，如薄荷或薄荷腦。可將風味劑設於例如膠囊的液體輸送構件內，其含有封入風味劑的結構材料。囊封的風味劑可在抽吸煙品之前或期間，藉由以例如軋碎方式令囊封結構變形或破壞而釋出。Known in the art is a flavor-containing smoking article that is released into the mainstream smoke of the smoking article during combustion to alter its smoking characteristics. Flavoring agents can be used to enhance the tobacco flavor produced when heating or burning the tobacco material, or to provide additional non-tobacco flavors such as peppermint or menthol. The flavoring agent can be disposed in a liquid delivery member such as a capsule,Contains a structural material that encapsulates the flavor. The encapsulated flavor can be released prior to or during smoking, by deforming or destroying the encapsulated structure by, for example, crushing.
希望提供用於保持煙品的改良型裝置，此煙品包括液體輸送構件。It would be desirable to provide an improved device for holding a smoking article that includes a liquid delivery member.
根據本發明的第一態樣，有提供一種用於保持煙品的裝置，煙品內有配置液體輸送構件，本裝置包含：在抽吸煙品期間用於支撐煙品的支撐部、以及構造成用來對煙品內之液體輸送構件施加外力的軋碎機(crusher)。According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a device for holding a smoking article, wherein the smoking article is provided with a liquid conveying member, the device comprising: a support portion for supporting the smoking article during smoking of the smoking article, and configured A crusher for applying an external force to a liquid transporting member in a smoking article.
本裝置準備好將煙品內的液體輸送構件以直接、一致且可靠的方式軋碎。在本說明書中，詞彙「軋碎」係用於指利用外力按壓或擠壓。此軋碎導致液體輸送構件的變形或破壞。液體輸送構件可在軋碎後縮減尺寸。液體輸送構件可在一外力範圍裡穩定變形。或者，當外力達到門檻時，液體輸送構件可突然變形或破壞，例如，液體輸送構件可爆裂。The device is ready to crush the liquid transport member within the smoking article in a direct, consistent and reliable manner. In the present specification, the term "crushing" is used to mean pressing or pressing with an external force. This crushing causes deformation or destruction of the liquid transporting member. The liquid transport member can be downsized after crushing. The liquid conveying member can be stably deformed in an external force range. Alternatively, when the external force reaches the threshold, the liquid delivery member may suddenly deform or break, for example, the liquid delivery member may burst.
提供軋碎機是指，用戶無需為了對煙品內的液體輸送構件施加外力而碰觸煙品。這可減少用戶手指上的任何污跡或氣味。另外，相較於僅使用用戶手指所得到的結果，軋碎機可容許更輕易地軋碎液體輸送構件。軋碎機有助於操控液體輸送構件，並且容許用戶更輕易地施加外力。提供支撐部是指，用戶也無需在抽煙期間碰觸煙品。此外，這可減少用戶手指上的任何污跡或氣味。Providing a crusher means that the user does not need to touch the smoking article in order to apply an external force to the liquid conveying member in the smoking article. This can reduce any smudges or odors on the user's fingers. In addition, the crusher allows for easier crushing of the liquid delivery member as compared to results obtained using only the user's fingers. The crusher helps to manipulate the liquid delivery member and allows the user to apply an external force more easily. Providing a support means that the user does not need to touch the smoking article during smoking. In addition, this can reduce any smudges or odors on the user's fingers.
液體輸送構件較佳係包含封入一或多種液體的結構材料。所述液體可包含任何適當的物質，但較佳係包含在抽吸煙品期間用於給煙添香味的風味劑、或任何其它用於在抽吸煙品期間將煙變換的煙變換物質。液體輸送構件較佳係設置成用來在煙品遭受外力時，至少釋出一部分液體。可在抽煙之前或期間，施加外力並因此釋出液體。Preferably, the liquid transport member comprises a structural material enclosing one or more liquids. The liquid may comprise any suitable material, but preferably comprises a flavoring agent for flavoring the smoking during smoking, or any other smoke converting material for converting the smoke during smoking. Preferably, the liquid transport member is configured to release at least a portion of the liquid when the smoking article is subjected to an external force. An external force can be applied and the liquid can be released before or during smoking.
根據本發明的裝置，可有利地配合濾器香煙、以及其它為了形成煙而在其中燃燒煙草材料的煙品使用。根據本發明的裝置可配合為了形成氣溶膠，將煙草材料加熱而非燃燒的煙品交替地使用。根據本發明的裝置也可使用於含尼古丁氣溶膠係由煙草材料、煙草萃取物、或其它尼古丁源產生於其中，而不需要燃燒或加熱的煙品。本說明書裡使用的詞彙「抽煙(smoking)」，應以同樣廣泛的方式予以解讀。The device according to the invention can advantageously be used in conjunction with filter cigarettes, as well as other smoking articles in which tobacco material is burned in order to form smoke. The device according to the invention can be used interchangeably with tobacco products which heat the tobacco material rather than burn in order to form an aerosol. The device according to the invention can also be used in tobacco products containing nicotine aerosols derived from tobacco material, tobacco extract, or other nicotine source without the need for burning or heating. The term "smoking" as used in this manual should be interpreted in the same broad manner.
在本說明書中，詞彙「上游」和「下游」係用於說明當主流煙係由煙品點燃端朝煙品嘴端抽離時，與該主流煙的方向有關，介於煙品或濾清器的元件之間的相對位置。主流煙大體上係順著縱向與煙品的長度平行而流動。煙品的橫向係與縱向垂直。In this specification, the terms "upstream" and "downstream" are used to indicate that when the mainstream smoke is pulled away from the mouth of the cigarette by the end of the smoke, it is related to the direction of the mainstream smoke, between the smoke or the filter. The relative position between the components of the device. Mainstream smoke generally flows in parallel with the length of the smoking article in the longitudinal direction. The transverse direction of the smoking article is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.
支撐部與軋碎機可互相分開或不可互相分開。例如，支撐部及軋碎機可由例如射出成型塑膠的單塊材料製成。或者，支撐部及軋碎機可由用戶將彼此分開。這可容許提供取代或備用支撐部或軋碎機。例如，可藉由螺絲配合、摩擦配合、卡扣配合、或任何其它適當的連接類型，將支撐部及軋碎機裝配在一起。The support and the crusher may be separated from each other or may not be separated from each other. For example, the support portion and the crusher can be made of a single piece of material such as injection molded plastic. Alternatively, the support and the crusher can be separated from each other by the user. This may allow for the provision of a replacement or backup support or crusher. For example, the support and the crusher can be assembled together by a screw fit, a friction fit, a snap fit, or any other suitable type of connection.
支撐部在抽煙期間支撐煙品，以致用戶無需碰觸煙品。支撐部可支撐煙品的任何部分。然而，支撐部較佳係支撐煙品的下游端。The support supports the smoking product during smoking so that the user does not need to touch the smoking article. The support can support any part of the smoking article. However, the support portion preferably supports the downstream end of the smoking article.
支撐部較佳係包含煙嘴。煙嘴為用戶在抽吸煙品期間，保持於嘴內的一個部分。煙嘴形成裝置的一部分，而非煙品本身的一部分。較佳的是，在抽煙期間，煙嘴收納煙品的最遠下游端(例如煙品濾清器)，並且用戶的嘴唇碰觸煙嘴，而非煙品。煙嘴較佳係包含用於收納煙品的上游孔隙、下游孔隙或在抽煙期間收納於用戶嘴內的出口、以及結合這兩個孔隙以將煙從煙品下游端傳送到用戶嘴內的通道或管件。The support portion preferably includes a mouthpiece. The mouthpiece is a portion of the user that remains in the mouth during smoking. The mouthpiece forms part of the device, not part of the smoking article itself. Preferably, during smoking, the mouthpiece houses the farthest downstream end of the smoking article (e.g., a smoking filter) and the user's lips touch the mouthpiece rather than the smoking article. The mouthpiece preferably includes an upstream aperture for containing the smoking article, a downstream aperture or an outlet received in the mouth of the user during smoking, and a channel that combines the two apertures to transfer the smoke from the downstream end of the smoking article into the mouth of the user or Pipe fittings.
裝置可包含用於煙嘴的可移除蓋。蓋體在未使用裝置時保護煙嘴。蓋體可在用戶想要使用裝置時予以移除。較佳的是，蓋體係設置成用來在未使用裝置時，覆蓋煙嘴的嘴端(下游端)。另外、或替代地，可將蓋體設置成用來在未使用裝置時，覆蓋煙嘴的上游端。這可降低污垢和碎屑進入煙嘴的機會。若煙嘴包含用於收納煙品的上游孔隙、以及在抽煙期間收納於用戶嘴內的下游孔隙，則蓋體較佳係設置成用來在未使用裝置時，至少覆蓋下游孔隙。The device can include a removable cover for the mouthpiece. The cover protects the mouthpiece when the device is not in use. The cover can be removed when the user wants to use the device. Preferably, the lid system is configured to cover the mouth end (downstream end) of the mouthpiece when the device is not in use. Additionally or alternatively, the cover may be configured to cover the upstream end of the mouthpiece when the device is not in use. This reduces the chance of dirt and debris entering the mouthpiece. If the mouthpiece includes an upstream aperture for containing the smoking article and a downstream aperture for receipt in the mouth of the user during smoking, the cover is preferably configured to cover at least the downstream aperture when the device is not in use.
裝置較佳係包括用於將裝置附裝於另一個物體的手段。例如，可將附裝手段設置成用來在未使用裝置時，將裝置附裝至煙品的包裝。較佳的是，煙品為可配合本裝置使用的煙品。這為用戶提供方便。替代地或另外，可將附裝手段設置成用來將裝置附裝於用戶(例如圍繞用戶的手腕)、附裝於用戶的衣物、或附裝於其它用戶物品或用戶物品的包裝，例如火柴、打火機、熄滅手段、呼吸清香劑或電子器具。Preferably, the device includes means for attaching the device to another object. For example, the attachment means can be arranged to attach the device to the package of the smoking article when the device is not in use. Preferably, the smoking article is a smoking article that can be used in conjunction with the device. This provides convenience for the user. Alternatively or additionally, the attachment means can be arranged to attach the device to the user (egA wrap around the user's wrist, attached to the user's clothing, or attached to other user or user items, such as matches, lighters, extinguishing means, breath fresheners, or electronic appliances.
附裝手段可具有任何適用於將裝置附裝於另一個物體的結構。附裝手段可與裝置的一部分一體成型、或可為固接於裝置一部分的分離組件。例如，附裝手段可包含兩個或更多個對置彈簧夾，其互相樞轉，並且係設置成用來夾持另一個物體，例如煙品的包裝或用戶衣物的一部分。或者，附裝手段可包含例如彈性帶的條帶，其設置成用來圍繞煙品的包裝、用戶的手腕、或另一個物體。或者，附裝手段可包含臂件或板件，其設置成用來在煙品包裝之一表面下滑動。或者，附裝手段可包含鍊條或其它裝飾性連接器，其容許將裝置像首飾般穿戴、或以裝飾方式附裝於衣物。The attachment means can have any structure suitable for attaching the device to another object. The attachment means may be integrally formed with a portion of the device or may be a separate component that is secured to a portion of the device. For example, the attachment means may comprise two or more opposed spring clips that pivot relative to each other and are configured to hold another object, such as a package of smoking articles or a portion of user clothing. Alternatively, the attachment means may comprise a strip, such as an elastic band, that is configured to surround the package of the smoking article, the wrist of the user, or another object. Alternatively, the attachment means may comprise an arm or panel that is configured to slide under the surface of one of the packages of the smoking article. Alternatively, the attachment means may comprise a chain or other decorative connector that allows the device to be worn like a jewelry or to be attached to the garment in a decorative manner.
煙嘴蓋可為裝置的附加部分。或者，裝置的另一部分也可當作煙嘴蓋。例如，軋碎機在裝置未使用時可當作煙嘴蓋。The mouthpiece cover can be an additional part of the device. Alternatively, another part of the device can also be used as a mouthpiece cover. For example, the crusher can be used as a mouthpiece cover when the device is not in use.
然而，在一較佳具體實施例中，用於將裝置附裝於另一個物體的手段包含用於煙嘴的可移除蓋。However, in a preferred embodiment, the means for attaching the device to another object includes a removable cover for the mouthpiece.
或者，支撐部更可包含用於煙嘴的可移除蓋。在一此種具體實施例中，支撐部包含用於收納煙品的上游部以及含有煙嘴的下游部。在未使用裝置時，煙嘴可從支撐部的上游部取下、轉動180°、以及重新附裝，使得煙嘴的下游端係藉由支撐部的上游部覆蓋。Alternatively, the support portion may further comprise a removable cover for the mouthpiece. In a specific embodiment, the support portion includes an upstream portion for containing the smoking article and a downstream portion including the mouthpiece. When the device is not in use, the mouthpiece can be removed from the upstream portion of the support portion, rotated by 180°, and reattached such that the downstream end of the mouthpiece is covered by the upstream portion of the support portion.
在一具體實施例中，裝置更包含在抽吸煙品後，用於將煙品從支撐部退出的手段。提供退出手段使用戶在已抽吸煙品後，不需碰觸用過的煙品。這可減少用戶手指上的任何污跡或氣味。In a specific embodiment, the device further comprises means for withdrawing the smoking article from the support after smoking. The means of withdrawal is provided so that the user does not need to touch the used smoking article after smoking has been taken. This can reduce any smudges or odors on the user's fingers.
在一較佳具體實施例中，支撐部包含在抽吸煙品期間用於收納煙品的管部、以及用於伸入管部的插件，其中插件係構造成用來在抽吸煙品後予以插入管部，以便將煙品自管部移位以將煙品從支撐部退出。這使用戶在已抽吸煙品後，不需碰觸用過的煙品。用戶可單純地將插件推入管部，以便退出煙品。在那具體實施例中，支撐部憑藉管部與插件之間的相對移動，屬於伸縮式(亦即可伸展並且可壓縮)。較佳的是，支撐部在將煙品收納於管部時，採取伸展組態，插件從管部退回。較佳的是，支撐部在裝置未使用時，採取壓縮組態，插件係插入管部。In a preferred embodiment, the support portion includes a tube portion for containing the smoking article during smoking of the smoking article, and an insert for extending into the tube portion, wherein the insert is configured to be inserted after smoking the smoking article The tube portion is adapted to displace the smoking article from the tube portion to withdraw the smoking article from the support portion. This allows the user to avoid using the used smoking article after smoking. The user can simply push the insert into the tube to exit the smoking article. In that particular embodiment, the support portion is telescopic (i.e., stretchable and compressible) by virtue of relative movement between the tube portion and the insert. Preferably, the support portion adopts an extension configuration when the smoking article is stored in the tube portion, and the insert is retracted from the tube portion. Preferably, the support portion assumes a compressed configuration when the device is not in use and the insert is inserted into the tube portion.
較佳的是，支撐部係設置成用來支撐至少兩種不同尺寸的煙品。例如，支撐部可包含設置成用來支撐具第一尺寸之煙品的第一部位、以及設置成用來支撐具第二尺寸之煙品的第二部位。用戶可選擇要用的部位，端視煙品的尺寸而定。或者，支撐部可在至少第一尺寸與第二尺寸之間調整。用戶可手動調整支撐部，端視煙品的尺寸而定。Preferably, the support portion is configured to support at least two different sized smoking articles. For example, the support portion can include a first portion configured to support a first size smoking article and a second portion configured to support a second size smoking article. The user can select the part to be used, depending on the size of the smoking article. Alternatively, the support portion can be adjusted between at least a first size and a second size. The user can manually adjust the support depending on the size of the smoking article.
例如，可將支撐部設置成用來支撐具有直徑介於約7.0mm與約8.0mm之間的煙品、以及具有直徑介於約5.0mm與約7.0mm之間的煙品。For example, the support portion can be configured to support a smoking article having a diameter between about 7.0 mm and about 8.0 mm, and a smoking article having a diameter between about 5.0 mm and about 7.0 mm.
在一較佳具體實施例中，支撐部係設置成用來收納煙品的最遠下游端，並且支撐部包含具有第一內部尺寸之第一上游管部、以及具有第二內部尺寸之第二下游管部，第一內部尺寸大於第二內部尺寸。In a preferred embodiment, the support portion is configured to receive the farthest downstream end of the smoking article, and the support portion includes a first upstream tubular portion having a first internal dimension and a second having a second internal dimension The downstream tube portion has a first internal dimension that is greater than a second internal dimension.
因此，支撐部變錐狀以便支撐兩種不同尺寸的煙品。較佳的是，第一內部尺寸與具有第一尺寸之煙品的直徑實質相同，並且第二內部尺寸與具有第二尺寸之煙品的直徑實質相同。因此，若配合具第一、較大尺寸的煙品使用支撐部，則煙品的下游端僅伸入第一上游管部。可藉由摩擦配合將煙品固定在第一上游管部內。第二下游管部太小而無法容納煙品。另一方面，若配合具有第二、較小尺寸的煙品使用支撐部，則煙品的下游端穿過第一上游管部並且伸入第二下游管部。可藉由摩擦配合將煙品固定在第二下游管部內。Therefore, the support portion is tapered to support two different sizes of smoking articles. Preferably, the first inner dimension is substantially the same as the diameter of the smoking article having the first size, and the second inner dimension is substantially the same as the diameter of the smoking article having the second dimension. Therefore, if the support portion is used in conjunction with the first and larger size of the smoking article, the downstream end of the smoking article extends only into the first upstream tubular portion. The smoking article can be secured within the first upstream tubular portion by a friction fit. The second downstream tube is too small to accommodate smoking. On the other hand, if the support portion is used in conjunction with the tobacco having the second, smaller size, the downstream end of the smoking article passes through the first upstream tubular portion and extends into the second downstream tubular portion. The smoking article can be secured within the second downstream tubular portion by a friction fit.
軋碎機係設置成用來將外力施加至煙品，從而施加至煙品內的液體輸送構件。較佳的是，軋碎機可由用戶手動操作。較佳的是，軋碎機係偏位至非軋碎位置直到用戶施力為止。軋碎機可具有任何適用於對液體輸送構件施加必要外力的結構。軋碎機的結構，從而還有可施加的外力，可取決於液體輸送構件的形狀、尺寸、位置以及材料或材料組合。The crusher is configured to apply an external force to the smoking article to be applied to the liquid delivery member within the smoking article. Preferably, the crusher can be manually operated by a user. Preferably, the crusher is biased to a non-crushing position until the user applies a force. The crusher can have any structure suitable for applying the necessary external force to the liquid transport member. The structure of the crusher, and thus the external force that can be applied, can depend on the shape, size, location, and material or combination of materials of the liquid transport member.
較佳的是，軋碎機係設置成用來對液體輸送構件施加介於約5N與約24N之間的外力。更佳的是，軋碎機係設置成用來對液體輸送構件施加介於約8N與約20N之間的外力。還更佳的是，軋碎機係設置成用來對液體輸送構件施加介於約12N與約16N之間的外力。此力可對應於液體輸送構件之力與壓縮關係曲線中的峰值。Preferably, the crusher is configured to apply an external force between about 5 N and about 24 N to the liquid transport member. More preferably, the crusher is configured to apply an external force between about 8 N and about 20 N to the liquid transport member. Still more preferably, the crusher is set to be used toAn external force of between about 12 N and about 16 N is applied to the liquid delivery member. This force may correspond to a peak in the force versus compression curve of the liquid transport member.
用戶若需要，可在抽吸煙品之前或期間施加外力。外力可順著任何方向予以施加，但較佳係順著與煙品縱向垂直的方向施加。If necessary, the user can apply an external force before or during smoking. The external force can be applied in any direction, but is preferably applied in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the smoking article.
較佳的是，軋碎機包含至少一用於將用戶所施力放大的槓桿，以在煙品內的液體輸送構件上提供外力。此一使用槓桿作用施加外力的設置，減少用戶需施加的力。這容許比採用其它方式更得以輕易地軋碎液體輸送構件。Preferably, the crusher includes at least one lever for amplifying the force applied by the user to provide an external force on the liquid transport member within the smoking article. This uses a lever to apply an external force setting to reduce the force that the user needs to apply. This allows the liquid delivery member to be crushed more easily than otherwise.
槓桿可具有槓桿臂在其中圍繞樞紐或支軸樞轉的任何適當結構，以便放大用戶施加的力。例如，為了提供最大機械利益，大體上可將液體輸送構件與槓桿中間對準，用戶的力可在液體輸送構件之一側施加，並且可在液體輸送構件的另一側置放槓桿的樞紐。槓桿的結構應恰當，以使用來自用戶的合理力量對液體輸送構件施加必要外力。The lever can have any suitable structure in which the lever arm pivots about the pivot or fulcrum to amplify the force applied by the user. For example, to provide maximum mechanical advantage, the liquid delivery member can generally be aligned intermediate the lever, the user's force can be applied on one side of the liquid delivery member, and the hub of the lever can be placed on the other side of the liquid delivery member. The structure of the lever should be appropriate to apply the necessary external force to the liquid delivery member using reasonable force from the user.
在一較佳具體實施例中，軋碎機包含兩個用於在液體輸送構件各自相對側施力的相對部。在液體輸送構件的兩個相對側提供力，可導致液體輸送構件以更直接、一致且可靠的方式軋碎。此亦可準備於整個煙品截面以均勻方式釋出液體。In a preferred embodiment, the crusher includes two opposing portions for applying force on respective opposite sides of the liquid transport member. Providing forces on opposite sides of the liquid transport member can result in the liquid transport member being crushed in a more direct, consistent, and reliable manner. This can also be prepared to release the liquid in a uniform manner throughout the cross section of the smoking article.
較佳的是，這兩個相對部係偏位至非軋碎位置直到施力為止。這兩個相對部可包含兩個用於將用戶所施加的線性壓縮力轉移至液體輸送構件的對立構件。因此，用戶無需為了軋碎液體輸送構件而碰觸煙品。然而，更佳的是，軋碎機包含用於在液體輸送構件的各自相對側施力的兩個對置槓桿。槓桿將用戶施加的力矩放大。較佳的是，槓桿係設置成用來圍繞共用樞紐樞轉。兩個槓桿較佳係設置成用來將用戶於各自槓桿上施加的兩個向內力量放大。Preferably, the two opposing portions are biased to the non-crushing position until the force is applied. These two opposite parts can contain two for the userThe applied linear compressive force is transferred to the opposing member of the liquid transport member. Therefore, the user does not need to touch the smoking article in order to crush the liquid conveying member. More preferably, however, the crusher includes two opposing levers for applying forces on respective opposite sides of the liquid transport member. The lever amplifies the torque applied by the user. Preferably, the lever is configured to pivot about a common hub. The two levers are preferably arranged to amplify the two inward forces exerted by the user on the respective levers.
然而，或者，軋碎機可僅包含用於對液體輸送構件施加外力的單一部位。例如，軋碎機可包含單一槓桿臂，其容許用戶僅用一手或一指即可直接軋碎。或者，軋碎機可包含複數個用於施加外力的部位。Alternatively, however, the crusher may only contain a single portion for applying an external force to the liquid transport member. For example, a crusher can include a single lever arm that allows the user to directly crush with only one or one finger. Alternatively, the crusher may comprise a plurality of locations for applying an external force.
較佳的是，軋碎機包含至少一用於對液體輸送構件施加外力的突起部。此至少一突起部與液體輸送構件接合，並且係置於軋碎機的內側(液體輸送構件側)。較佳的是，此至少一突起部為尖頭狀。若經由此至少一突起部的小區域施加外力，則可增加在液體輸送構件上施加的壓力。這減少了用戶需施加的力。這容許比採用其它方式更得以輕易地軋碎液體輸送構件。這也容許將外力施加於一或數個特定的理想位置。Preferably, the crusher includes at least one protrusion for applying an external force to the liquid transport member. The at least one protrusion is engaged with the liquid conveying member and is placed inside the crusher (liquid conveying member side). Preferably, the at least one protrusion is pointed. If an external force is applied via the small area of the at least one protrusion, the pressure applied on the liquid transport member can be increased. This reduces the amount of force the user has to apply. This allows the liquid delivery member to be crushed more easily than otherwise. This also allows an external force to be applied to one or several specific ideal positions.
較佳的是，軋碎機包含至少一槓桿，此槓桿包括至少一構造成用來與液體輸送構件接合的突起部。較佳的是，此至少一突起部為尖頭狀。槓桿作用連同突起部減少需由用戶施加的力。為了提供最大機械利益，大體上可將此至少一突起部(用於與液體輸送構件對準)與槓桿中間對準，用戶的力可在突起部之一側施加，並且可在突起部的另一側置放樞紐。Preferably, the crusher includes at least one lever including at least one protrusion configured to engage the liquid transport member. Preferably, the at least one protrusion is pointed. Leverage, along with the protrusions, reduces the force that needs to be applied by the user. In order to provide maximum mechanical advantage, the at least one protrusion (for alignment with the liquid transport member) can be generally aligned with the middle of the lever, the force of the user can be applied on one side of the protrusion, and the other portion of the protrusion can be Place the hub on one side.
還更佳的是，軋碎機包含兩個用於在液體輸送構件各自相對側施力的對置槓桿，每一個槓桿都包括一構造成用來與液體輸送構件接合的突起部。較佳的是，每一個突起部都為尖頭狀。較佳的是，槓桿係設置成用來圍繞共用樞紐樞轉，每一個突起部大體上都與各自的槓桿的中間對準，可將用戶的力施加於突起部的一側，並且樞紐係置放於突起部的另一側。Still more preferably, the crusher includes two opposing levers for applying force on respective opposite sides of the liquid transport member, each lever including a projection configured to engage the liquid transport member. Preferably, each of the protrusions has a pointed shape. Preferably, the levers are arranged to pivot about a common pivot, each of the projections being substantially aligned with the middle of the respective lever, the user's force being applied to one side of the projection, and the pivoting Place on the other side of the protrusion.
無論軋碎機的特定結構如何，軋碎機都可包括一個以上用於與用戶手指接觸的接觸墊。這可容許用戶與軋碎機穩固接觸，而可有助於施力。較佳的是，接觸墊係為了與用戶手指接觸良好而設定尺寸並且調整形狀。Regardless of the particular configuration of the crusher, the crusher can include more than one contact pad for contacting the user's fingers. This allows the user to have a firm contact with the crusher and can contribute to the application of force. Preferably, the contact pads are sized and shaped to provide good contact with the user's fingers.
煙品在抽煙期間相對於裝置的位置，較佳係與煙品在軋碎期間相對於裝置的位置相同。亦即，裝置較佳係設置成當煙品係為了抽吸煙品而藉由支撐部予以支撐時，軋碎機係定位成用來將外力施加至液體輸送構件。然後，用戶若需要，可在抽煙之前或期間將液體輸送構件軋碎。The position of the smoking article relative to the device during smoking is preferably the same as the position of the smoking article relative to the device during the crushing. That is, the apparatus is preferably arranged such that when the smoking article is supported by the support portion for smoking articles, the crusher is positioned to apply an external force to the liquid delivery member. The user can then crush the liquid delivery member before or during smoking if desired.
然而，情況不必然如此。例如，可將裝置設置成用來將煙品保持在用於抽煙的第一位置、以及用於對液體輸送構件施加外力的第二位置。若用戶想要在抽煙之前將液體輸送構件軋碎，則用戶可將煙品定位在第二位置，在該第二位置軋碎機係與液體輸送構件適度對準。然後，可由軋碎機對液體輸送構件施加外力。然後，用戶可將煙品定位在第一位置，在該第一位置藉由支撐部支撐煙品。用戶接著可抽吸煙品。或者，若用戶想要在抽煙期間將液體輸送構件軋碎，則用戶可將煙品定位在藉由支撐部支撐煙品於其中的第一位置。用戶接著可部分抽吸煙品。然後，用戶可將煙品定位在軋碎機與液體輸送構件適度對準的第二位置。然後，可由軋碎機對液體輸送構件施加外力。然後，用戶可令煙品回到第一位置，以便繼續抽吸煙品。However, this is not necessarily the case. For example, the device can be configured to hold the smoking article in a first position for smoking and a second position for applying an external force to the liquid delivery member. If the user wants to crush the liquid delivery member prior to smoking, the user can position the smoking article in a second position in which the crusher system is properly aligned with the liquid delivery member. Then, an external force can be applied to the liquid delivery member by the crusher. The user can then position the smoking article in a first position, at which support by the first positionThe Ministry supports smoking. The user can then smoke smoking. Alternatively, if the user wants to crush the liquid delivery member during smoking, the user can position the smoking article in a first position in which the smoking article is supported by the support portion. The user can then partially smoke the smoking article. The user can then position the smoking article in a second position in which the crusher is properly aligned with the liquid delivery member. Then, an external force can be applied to the liquid delivery member by the crusher. The user can then return the smoking article to the first location in order to continue smoking.
根據本發明的裝置可配合具有任何期望的尺寸的煙品使用，例如，但不限於具有直徑介於約5.0mm與約8.0mm之間、或介於約7.0mm與約8.0mm之間(例如，標準香煙)、或介於約5.0mm與約7.0mm之間(例如，細長或超細長香煙)的煙品。煙品可具有任何期望的長度，例如介於約70mm與約100mm之間。The device according to the present invention can be used with smoking articles having any desired size, such as, but not limited to, having a diameter between about 5.0 mm and about 8.0 mm, or between about 7.0 mm and about 8.0 mm (eg, , a standard cigarette), or a smoking article between about 5.0 mm and about 7.0 mm (eg, an elongated or ultra-slim cigarette). The smoking article can have any desired length, such as between about 70 mm and about 100 mm.
可將液體輸送構件定位於煙品內的任何適當位置。液體輸送構件的位置以及裝置的設置，係使得軋碎機可相對於液體輸送構件予以適度定位，以便可施加外力。較佳的是，液體輸送構件係朝煙品的下游端配置。更佳的是，液體輸送構件係配置在煙品的濾清器(filter)內。可將液體輸送構件嵌入濾清器的濾材內，例如濾材的插塞內，如乙酸纖維素絲束。或者，可將液體輸送構件設於濾清器內的凹腔中，例如插塞-空間-插塞型濾清器中。或者，可將液體輸送構件配置在煙品的煙草棒中。The liquid delivery member can be positioned at any suitable location within the smoking article. The position of the liquid transport member and the arrangement of the device are such that the crusher can be properly positioned relative to the liquid transport member so that an external force can be applied. Preferably, the liquid transport member is disposed toward the downstream end of the smoking article. More preferably, the liquid transport member is disposed within a filter of the smoking article. The liquid transport member can be embedded in the filter material of the filter, such as a plug of a filter material, such as a cellulose acetate tow. Alternatively, the liquid delivery member can be placed in a cavity in the filter, such as a plug-space-plug type filter. Alternatively, the liquid transport member can be disposed in the tobacco rod of the smoking article.
詞彙「液體輸送構件」係關於任何用於輸送一或多種液體的輸送系統。所述液體可包含任何適當的物質，但較佳係包含在抽吸煙品期間用於給煙添香味的風味劑、或任何其它用於在抽吸煙品期間將煙變換的煙變換物質。較佳的是，液體輸送構件包含封入一或多種液體的結構材料。煙品遭受來自軋碎機之外力時，將至少一部分液體釋出的液體輸送構件，其提供容許用戶以可控制的方式釋出液體。可在使用煙品之前或期間，施加外力從而釋出液體。液體輸送構件上的外力容許液體從液體輸送構件逸出、以及與煙品交互作用且改變其特性，因而自其衍生出煙。由於液體僅在施加外力時才得以釋出，這降低了例如儲存期間，液體移動或分解的機會。The term "liquid delivery member" relates to any delivery system for delivering one or more liquids. The liquid may comprise any suitable substance, but is preferably included to impart flavor to the smoke during smoking.A flavoring agent, or any other smoke converting substance used to convert smoke during smoking. Preferably, the liquid transport member comprises a structural material enclosing one or more liquids. A liquid delivery member that releases at least a portion of the liquid when the smoking article is subjected to forces from the crusher, which provides for the user to release the liquid in a controlled manner. An external force can be applied to release the liquid before or during the use of the smoking article. The external force on the liquid transport member allows liquid to escape from the liquid transport member, and interact with the tobacco product and change its characteristics, thereby deriving smoke therefrom. Since the liquid is released only when an external force is applied, this reduces the chance of liquid movement or decomposition, for example during storage.
若液體包含風味劑(flavourant)，則風味劑可包含任何香料化合物(flavour compound)，其係適用於以可釋出的方式，以液態形式配置在液體輸送構件的結構材料內。適當的香料包括，但不限於薄荷腦、薄荷，如薄荷油與綠薄荷、尤加利樹、鼠尾草、巧克力、甘草、柑橘與其它水果香料、伽瑪八內酯(gamma octalactone)、香草醛、乙基香草醛、呼吸清香劑香料、如肉桂之類的香辛料香料、水楊酸甲酯、沈香醇、香柑油、天竺葵油、檸檬油、薑油、以及煙草香料。其它適當香料可包括選自下列所組成群組的液態化合物：酸、乙醇、酯類、乙醛、酮類、吡嗪、其組合或混合物以及諸如此類。If the liquid comprises a flavourant, the flavoring agent may comprise any flavour compound suitable for being disposed in a liquid form in the structural material of the liquid transport member in a releasable manner. Suitable flavors include, but are not limited to, menthol, mint, such as peppermint oil and spearmint, eucalyptus, sage, chocolate, licorice, citrus and other fruit flavors, gamma octalactone, vanillin , ethyl vanillin, breath freshener fragrance, spice spices such as cinnamon, methyl salicylate, linalool, citrus oil, geranium oil, lemon oil, ginger oil, and tobacco flavor. Other suitable perfumes can include liquid compounds selected from the group consisting of acids, ethanols, esters, acetaldehydes, ketones, pyrazines, combinations or mixtures thereof, and the like.
液體輸送構件可具有任何適當結構，較佳的是，結構材料將液體封入於此適當結構中。液體輸送構件可包含界定複數個領域的基質結構，液體係遭補獲於這些領域內，直到煙品經由軋碎機遭受外力而遭釋出為止。然而，更佳的是，液體輸送構件包含膠囊。較佳的是，膠囊包括外殼以及含液體的內核。較佳的是，外殼實質上呈連續狀。較佳的是，外殼是在施加外力之前予以密封，但易碎或易破而容許液體在施加外力時遭到釋出。可將膠囊形成為各種實體構造，包括但不限於單部膠囊、多部膠囊、單壁膠囊、多壁膠囊、大型膠囊、以及小型膠囊。The liquid transport member can have any suitable structure, and preferably, the structural material encloses the liquid in the appropriate structure. The liquid transport member may comprise a matrix structure defining a plurality of domains, and the liquid system is replenished in these fields until the tobacco product is subjected to external force by the crusher and is released asstop. More preferably, however, the fluid delivery member comprises a capsule. Preferably, the capsule comprises a housing and a liquid containing core. Preferably, the outer casing is substantially continuous. Preferably, the outer casing is sealed prior to application of an external force, but is brittle or fragile to allow the liquid to be released upon application of an external force. Capsules can be formed into a variety of physical configurations including, but not limited to, single capsules, multiple capsules, single wall capsules, multi-walled capsules, large capsules, and small capsules.
若液體輸送構件包含界定複數個將液體封入之領域的基質結構，則液體輸送構件可在煙品經由軋碎機遭受範圍至少5N之力時釋出液體。或者，若液體輸送構件係一種設置成用來在煙品遭受外力時斷裂或爆裂而釋出液體的膠囊(例如但不限於，若膠囊包含外殼及內核)，則膠囊可具有任何期望的爆裂強度。爆裂強度為將令膠囊爆裂的力(從煙品外側經由軋碎機在膠囊上施加)。爆裂強度可為膠囊之力與壓縮關係曲線中的峰值。較佳的是，膠囊具有介於約5N(0.5kgf)與約24N(2.4kgf)之間的爆裂強度。更佳的是，膠囊具有介於約8N(0.8kgf)與約20N(2.0kgf)之間的爆裂強度。還更佳的是，膠囊具有介於約12N(1.2kgf)與約16N(1.6kgf)之間的爆裂強度。液體輸送構件的力與壓縮關係曲線可具有介於約5N與約24N之間的峰值。If the liquid delivery member comprises a matrix structure defining a plurality of fields in which the liquid is enclosed, the liquid delivery member can release the liquid when the smoking article is subjected to a force ranging from at least 5 N via the crusher. Alternatively, if the liquid delivery member is a capsule that is configured to rupture or burst when the smoking article is subjected to an external force to release the liquid (such as, but not limited to, if the capsule comprises a shell and a core), the capsule can have any desired burst strength. . The burst strength is the force that will cause the capsule to burst (applied from the outside of the cigarette to the capsule via the crusher). The burst strength can be the peak in the force versus compression curve of the capsule. Preferably, the capsule has a burst strength between about 5 N (0.5 kgf) and about 24 N (2.4 kgf). More preferably, the capsule has a burst strength between about 8 N (0.8 kgf) and about 20 N (2.0 kgf). Still more preferably, the capsule has a burst strength between about 12 N (1.2 kgf) and about 16 N (1.6 kgf). The force versus compression curve of the liquid delivery member can have a peak between about 5N and about 24N.
外力的施加提供較佳地令膠囊破裂之擠壓或壓縮力，其按順序至少造成一部分液體遭釋放到煙品內。或者，擠壓或壓縮力在一力範圍內持續釋出液體。液體接著可為通過煙品的煙添加香味或將其改變。The application of an external force provides a compressive or compressive force that preferably ruptures the capsule, which in sequence causes at least a portion of the liquid to be released into the smoking article. Alternatively, the squeezing or compressive force continues to release the liquid over a range of forces. The liquid can then be flavored or altered by the smoke of the smoking article.
液體輸送構件可具有任何適當形狀，例如球形、似球體、或橢球體。然而，較佳的是，液體輸送構件大體上為球形。The liquid delivery member can have any suitable shape, such as a sphere, a sphere, or an ellipsoid. Preferably, however, the liquid transport member is generally spherical.
液體輸送構件可具有任何期望的尺寸。例如，液體輸送構件可為球形，其直徑介於約2.5mm與約4.5mm之間，較佳係介於約3.0mm與約3.5mm之間，更佳係約3.5mm。液體輸送構件相對於煙品直徑的尺寸應恰當，以致當軋碎機施加外力時，液體可從液體輸送構件釋出。例如，可配合本裝置使用的煙品其直徑介於約5.0mm與約8.0mm之間、或介於約7.0mm與約8.0mm之間(例如，標準香煙)、或介於約5.0mm與約7.0mm之間(例如，細長或超細長香煙)。The liquid delivery member can have any desired dimensions. For example, the liquid transport member can be spherical with a diameter between about 2.5 mm and about 4.5 mm, preferably between about 3.0 mm and about 3.5 mm, and more preferably about 3.5 mm. The size of the liquid delivery member relative to the diameter of the smoking article should be such that when the crusher applies an external force, the liquid can be released from the liquid delivery member. For example, a smoking article that can be used with the device has a diameter between about 5.0 mm and about 8.0 mm, or between about 7.0 mm and about 8.0 mm (eg, a standard cigarette), or between about 5.0 mm and Between about 7.0 mm (for example, slender or super-slim cigarettes).
液體輸送構件可包含任何適當材料或材料組合，例如那些用於藥物輸送之膠囊中所使用的材料、液態囊封膠囊、或其它囊封材料。液體輸送構件可根據任何如本發明領域的技術人員將了解的適當方法(例如，藉由共擠壓)予以製造。The fluid delivery member can comprise any suitable material or combination of materials, such as those used in capsules for drug delivery, liquid encapsulated capsules, or other encapsulating materials. The liquid delivery member can be fabricated according to any suitable method known to those skilled in the art (e.g., by co-extrusion).
裝置可包含任何適當材料或材料組合，例如，但不限於聚丙烯、丙烯睛-丁二烯-苯乙烯(ABS)、金屬、紙、橡膠及其組合。在一較佳具體實施例中，裝置的煙嘴包含紙。當用戶的嘴唇接觸紙煙嘴時，此提供如同直接觸煙品濾清器的感覺。裝置的全部或一部分可印刷、浮凸、凹陷、另或裝飾有製造商或品牌標誌、商標、標語及其它用戶資訊及標記。The device may comprise any suitable material or combination of materials such as, but not limited to, polypropylene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), metal, paper, rubber, and combinations thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the mouthpiece of the device contains paper. This provides the feeling of being in direct contact with the smoking filter when the user's lips touch the cigarette holder. All or a portion of the device may be printed, embossed, recessed, or decorated with manufacturer or brand logos, trademarks, slogans, and other user information and indicia.
裝置可有任何適當尺寸，這容許裝置是可攜帶的且適用於支撐具有液體輸送構件配置於其中的煙品。The device can be of any suitable size, which allows the device to be portable and adapted to support smoking articles having a liquid delivery member disposed therein.
本發明的第二態樣是針對裝置的使用，係用於保持內有配置液體輸送構件的煙品，此裝置包含用於在抽吸煙品期間支撐煙品的支撐部、以及構造成用來對煙品內之液體輸送構件施加外力的軋碎機。A second aspect of the present invention is directed to the use of a device for holding a smoking article having a liquid delivery member therein, the device comprising a support portion for supporting the smoking article during smoking of the smoking article, and configured to A crusher that applies an external force to the liquid transporting member in the smoking article.
關於本發明一態樣所述的特徵也可適用於本發明的另一態樣。Features described in relation to one aspect of the invention are also applicable to another aspect of the invention.
100‧‧‧裝置100‧‧‧ device
101‧‧‧支撐部101‧‧‧Support
103‧‧‧軋碎機103‧‧‧Crusher
105‧‧‧管部105‧‧‧ Department of Management
107‧‧‧煙嘴107‧‧‧ cigarette holder
109‧‧‧嘴端109‧‧‧ mouth
111‧‧‧插件111‧‧‧plugin
113‧‧‧通道113‧‧‧ channel
115a‧‧‧槓桿臂115a‧‧‧Leverage arm
115b‧‧‧槓桿臂115b‧‧‧Leverage arm
117‧‧‧樞紐117‧‧‧ hub
119a‧‧‧接觸墊119a‧‧‧Contact pads
119b‧‧‧接觸墊119b‧‧‧Contact pads
121a‧‧‧突起部121a‧‧‧Protruding
121b‧‧‧突起部121b‧‧‧Protruding
300‧‧‧蓋體300‧‧‧ cover
301‧‧‧閉管301‧‧‧ Closed
303‧‧‧彈簧夾303‧‧ ‧ spring clip
400‧‧‧煙品400‧‧‧Smoking
401‧‧‧煙草棒401‧‧‧Tobacco stick
403‧‧‧濾清器403‧‧‧Filter
405‧‧‧香料膠囊405‧‧‧ Spice Capsules
將參照附圖僅以實施例的方式進一步說明本發明，其中：第1圖為根據本發明一具體實施例之裝置的側視圖；第2圖為第1圖所示裝置的端視圖；第3圖為第1和2圖所示裝置用蓋體的側視圖；第4圖為第1和2圖所示裝置的截面圖，附有收納於裝置內的煙品；第5圖為第1和2圖所示裝置的端視圖，附有收納於裝置內的煙品；第6圖為第1和2圖所示裝置的截面圖，附有待退出之用過的煙品；以及第7圖為第1和2圖所示裝置在退出用過的煙品時之截面圖。The invention will be further described by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: FIG. 1 is a side view of the apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention; FIG. 2 is an end view of the apparatus shown in Fig. 1; Figure 1 is a side view of the device cover shown in Figures 1 and 2; Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the device shown in Figures 1 and 2, with the smoking article contained in the device; Figure 5 is the first and 2 is an end view of the device shown with the smoking article contained in the device; Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the device shown in Figures 1 and 2, with the used smoking article to be withdrawn; and Figure 7 is Sections 1 and 2 show a cross-sectional view of the device as it exits the used smoking article.
第1圖為根據本發明一具體實施例之煙品用裝置的側視圖。第2圖為第1圖所示裝置的端視圖。請參閱第1和2圖，裝置100包含位於裝置下游端的支撐部101以及位於裝置上游端的軋碎機103。Fig. 1 is a side view of a device for smoking articles according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is an end view of the device shown in Figure 1. Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the apparatus 100 includes a support portion 101 at the downstream end of the device and a crusher 103 at the upstream end of the device.
支撐部101包含上游管部105及下游煙嘴107(在第1和2圖中以陰影表示)。煙嘴107包含設計成用來在抽煙期間予以保持於用戶嘴內的嘴端109、以及伸入管部105的插件111。通道113穿過插件111及嘴端109延伸。The support portion 101 includes an upstream tube portion 105 and a downstream mouthpiece 107 (shaded in Figures 1 and 2). The mouthpiece 107 includes a mouth end 109 designed to be retained within the mouth of the user during smoking, and an insert 111 that extends into the tube portion 105. Channel 113 extends through insert 111 and mouth end 109.
軋碎機103包含兩個設置成用來圍繞樞紐117樞轉的對立槓桿臂(lever arms)115a、115b。在第1圖中，僅槓桿臂115b可見。槓桿臂115a、115b的每一者在離樞紐117最遠端處分別包含接觸墊119a、119b。在第1圖中，槓桿臂115a、115b係顯示於關閉位置，而在第2圖中，槓桿臂115a、115b係顯示於打開位置。槓桿臂115a、115b的每一者在其內面更分別包含突起部121a、121b。突起部121a、121b在第1圖中不可見。在第1和2圖所示的具體實施例中，樞紐117將軋碎機103連接至支撐部101。The crusher 103 includes two opposing arms 115a, 115b that are configured to pivot about a pivot 117. In Fig. 1, only the lever arm 115b is visible. Each of the lever arms 115a, 115b includes a contact pad 119a, 119b at a distal end from the pivot 117, respectively. In Fig. 1, the lever arms 115a, 115b are shown in the closed position, and in Fig. 2, the lever arms 115a, 115b are shown in the open position. Each of the lever arms 115a, 115b further includes protrusions 121a, 121b on its inner surface. The protrusions 121a and 121b are not visible in the first figure. In the specific embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the hub 117 connects the crusher 103 to the support portion 101.
第3圖表示第1和2圖所示裝置100之煙嘴107用的蓋體300。蓋體300亦作用為用於將裝置附裝於另一個物體之手段。蓋體300包含閉管301，其係設置成用來收納煙嘴107的嘴端109。此係由介於第1與3圖之間的箭頭予以表示。管件301的內徑實質匹配嘴端109的直徑，以便可藉由摩擦配合將煙嘴107固定在蓋體300內。此在其未使用時保護煙嘴107。蓋體300於閉管301的外表面上更包含兩個彈簧夾303。彈簧夾303互相樞轉，並且係設置成用來夾持另一個物體。因此，彈簧夾303可在裝置100未使用時，將裝置100固定於另一個物體。例如，彈簧夾303可將裝置100固定在煙品的包裝上或用戶的衣物上。Fig. 3 shows a cover 300 for the mouthpiece 107 of the apparatus 100 shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The cover 300 also functions as a means for attaching the device to another object. The cover 300 includes a closed tube 301 that is configured to receive the mouth end 109 of the mouthpiece 107. This is indicated by the arrow between the 1st and 3rd figures. The inner diameter of the tube 301 substantially matches the mouth endThe diameter of 109 is such that the mouthpiece 107 can be secured within the cover 300 by a friction fit. This protects the mouthpiece 107 when it is not in use. The cover 300 further includes two spring clips 303 on the outer surface of the closed tube 301. The spring clips 303 are pivoted to each other and are configured to hold another object. Thus, the spring clip 303 can secure the device 100 to another object when the device 100 is not in use. For example, the spring clip 303 can secure the device 100 to the package of the smoking article or to the user's clothing.
第4圖表示第1和2圖的裝置100，附有收納於裝置100內的煙品。在本具體實施例中，煙品400包含煙草棒401、以及與煙草棒401之下游軸向對準的濾清器403。呈香料膠囊形式405的液體輸送構件係配置於濾清器403內。香料膠囊(flavor capsule)405封入液態風味劑(圖未示)，用於在抽吸煙品400期間改變主流煙的味道。Fig. 4 shows the apparatus 100 of Figs. 1 and 2 with smoking articles housed in the apparatus 100. In the present embodiment, the smoking article 400 includes a tobacco rod 401 and a filter 403 that is axially aligned with the downstream of the tobacco rod 401. The liquid delivery member in the form of a fragrance capsule 405 is disposed within the filter 403. A flavor capsule 405 is enclosed in a liquid flavor (not shown) for changing the taste of the mainstream smoke during smoking of the smoking article 400.
為了如第4圖所示將煙品400定位(當用戶想要抽吸煙品時)，軋碎機103的槓桿臂115a、115b係如第2圖所示被定位於打開位置。煙品400的下游、濾清器端係插入槓桿臂115a、115b之間以及支撐部101的管部105內。當煙品400插入管部105時，插件111係順著下游方向從管部105推出。當煙品400被正確定位時(如第4圖所示)，擋止件(圖未示)令煙品400免於進一步伸入管部105，並且令插件111免於遭到進一步退出。此時，用戶可點燃並且抽吸煙品400。用戶將嘴端109保持在嘴內，並且通道113將煙從已點燃煙品400的下游端傳送到用戶嘴內。用戶在抽煙期間不需要碰觸煙品。In order to position the smoking article 400 as shown in Fig. 4 (when the user wants to smoke the smoking article), the lever arms 115a, 115b of the crusher 103 are positioned in the open position as shown in Fig. 2. Downstream of the smoking article 400, the filter end is inserted between the lever arms 115a, 115b and the tube portion 105 of the support portion 101. When the smoking article 400 is inserted into the tube portion 105, the insert 111 is pushed out from the tube portion 105 in the downstream direction. When the smoking article 400 is properly positioned (as shown in Figure 4), the stop member (not shown) frees the smoking article 400 from further extending into the tubular portion 105 and protects the insert 111 from further withdrawal. At this point, the user can ignite and smoke the smoking article 400. The user holds the mouth end 109 within the mouth and the channel 113 transfers the smoke from the downstream end of the ignited smoking article 400 into the user's mouth. Users do not need to touch smoking during smoking.
第5圖為第4圖的端視圖。如可在第4圖中查看者，當煙品400正確定位在裝置100內時，配置在煙品濾清器403內的香料膠囊405係與裝置100的軋碎機103對準。用戶若需要(在抽煙之前或期間任一者)，用戶可使用軋碎機103將膠囊405軋碎。此係在第5圖中予以示意性表示。用戶的手指係置於槓桿臂115a、115b的接觸墊119a、119b上。當用戶施加擠壓力時(如第5圖的箭頭所示)，槓桿臂115a、115b圍繞樞紐117向內樞轉。隨著槓桿臂115a、115b樞轉，槓桿臂115a、115b內面上的突起部121a、121b將定向壓力施加在與膠囊405對準之濾清器403的外表面上。膠囊405上的外力造成膠囊將封入膠囊內的至少一部分液態風味劑釋出。用戶可接著開始或繼續抽煙，並且將藉由從膠囊405釋出的液態風味劑改變主流煙。Figure 5 is an end view of Figure 4. As can be seen in FIG. 4, when the smoking article 400 is properly positioned within the device 100, the fragrance capsule 405 disposed within the smoking filter 403 is aligned with the crusher 103 of the device 100. If desired by the user (either before or during smoking), the user can use a crusher 103 to crush the capsule 405. This is shown schematically in Figure 5. The user's fingers are placed on the contact pads 119a, 119b of the lever arms 115a, 115b. When the user applies a pressing force (as indicated by the arrow in Fig. 5), the lever arms 115a, 115b pivot inwardly about the hinge 117. As the lever arms 115a, 115b pivot, the projections 121a, 121b on the inner faces of the lever arms 115a, 115b exert a directional pressure on the outer surface of the filter 403 that is aligned with the capsule 405. The external force on the capsule 405 causes the capsule to release at least a portion of the liquid flavor encapsulated within the capsule. The user can then start or continue to smoke and will change the mainstream smoke by the liquid flavor released from the capsule 405.
用戶不需為了軋碎膠囊405而碰觸煙品400。另外，由於槓桿臂115a、115b的槓桿機制(lever mechanism)，用戶僅需少許力即可軋碎膠囊405。此軋碎導致膠囊變形或破壞，而造成液態風味劑釋出。在第1至5圖所示的具體實施例中，膠囊包括外殼以及含液態風味劑的內核。一旦施加外力，液態風味劑即在外殼破裂時突然釋出。然而，例如，若以含基質結構之液體輸送構件取代膠囊，則或可在一力範圍裡逐漸釋出液態風味劑，此基質結構界定複數個封入液態風味劑的領域。The user does not need to touch the smoking article 400 in order to crush the capsule 405. In addition, due to the lever mechanism of the lever arms 115a, 115b, the user can crush the capsule 405 with only a small amount of force. This crushing causes the capsule to deform or break, causing the liquid flavor to be released. In the specific embodiment illustrated in Figures 1 through 5, the capsule comprises an outer shell and an inner core comprising a liquid flavor. Once an external force is applied, the liquid flavor is suddenly released when the outer casing is broken. However, for example, if the capsule is replaced by a liquid delivery member comprising a matrix structure, the liquid flavor can be gradually released over a range of forces defining a plurality of fields enclosing the liquid flavor.
第6和7圖表示如何在抽煙後將用過的煙品從裝置100退出。一旦用戶已完成抽吸煙品400，即可將用過的煙品400從裝置100退出，用戶無需碰觸用過的煙品400。如第6圖所示，用戶抓住裝置100，並且將煙嘴107的嘴端109推向管部105。此係由第6圖中的箭頭表示。插件111係推入管部105，並且順著上游方向將用過的煙品400從管部105推出。如第7圖所示，一旦插件111完全伸入管部105，用過的煙品400便不再由裝置100支撐，並且係從裝置100退出。將用過的煙品400退出時，用戶可無需碰觸煙品。請注意，第6和7圖表示濾器香煙，其中煙草棒的長度在抽煙後已縮短。然而，本裝置可配合任何煙品予以使用，包括不在其中燃燒煙草材料的那一些，使得在長度方面，用過的煙品如同未用過的煙品。Figures 6 and 7 show how the used smoking article is withdrawn from the device 100 after smoking. Once the user has completed smoking smoking 400,The used smoking article 400 is withdrawn from the device 100 without the user having to touch the used smoking article 400. As shown in Fig. 6, the user grasps the device 100 and pushes the mouth end 109 of the mouthpiece 107 toward the tube portion 105. This is indicated by the arrows in Figure 6. The insert 111 is pushed into the tube portion 105 and the used smoking article 400 is pushed out of the tube portion 105 in the upstream direction. As shown in Fig. 7, once the insert 111 has fully inserted into the tube portion 105, the used smoking article 400 is no longer supported by the device 100 and is withdrawn from the device 100. When the used smoking article 400 is withdrawn, the user does not need to touch the smoking article. Please note that Figures 6 and 7 show filter cigarettes in which the length of the tobacco rod has been shortened after smoking. However, the device can be used with any smoking article, including those in which the tobacco material is not burned, such that in terms of length, the used smoking article is like an unused smoking article.
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