Multi-mode lighter
    1.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US06488492B2

    公开(公告)日:2002-12-03

    申请号:US09819021

    申请日:2001-03-27

    IPC分类号: F23D1136

    CPC分类号: F23Q2/164

    摘要: The present invention relates to a lighter which a user actuates by at least two different modes of operation. In the first mode, a plunger member is positioned to allow a biasing member to oppose movement of an actuating assembly so that a user releases fuel and ignites the lighter only if a high-actuation-force is applied to the actuator. In this first mode, the lighter resists operation by unintended users by requiring a user to have a predetermined level of strength to actuate the lighter. In the second mode, the plunger member is moved to a different position so that the biasing member does not oppose movement of the actuating assembly to the same extent as the first mode so that a user may release fuel and ignite the lighter if a low-actuation-force is applied to the actuator. Moving the plunger member from the first position to the second position preferably requires the user to have a predetermined level of cognitive abilities and/or physical characteristics in order to resist use by unintended users. The lighter further includes a pivotal wand assembly. The wand assembly is operatively associated with a cam follower to allow only partial depression of an actuator when the wand assembly is in a closed position. Full depression of the actuator increases difficulty when the wand assembly is partially or fully extended.

    Multi-mode lighter
    9.
    发明授权
    Multi-mode lighter 有权
    多模打火机

    公开(公告)号:US06491515B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-12-10

    申请号:US09704689

    申请日:2000-11-03

    IPC分类号: F23D1136

    CPC分类号: F23Q2/164

    摘要: The present invention relates to a lighter which a user actuates by at least two different modes of operation. In the first mode, a biasing member is positioned to oppose movement of an actuating assembly so that a user releases fuel and ignites the lighter only if a high-actuation-force is applied to the actuator. In this first mode, the lighter resists operation by unintended users by requiring a user to have a predetermined level of strength to actuate the lighter. In the second mode, the biasing member is moved to a different position which does not oppose movement of the actuating assembly to the same extent as the first mode so that a user may release fuel and ignite the lighter if a low-actuation-force is applied to the actuator. Moving the biasing element from the first position to the second position preferably requires the user to have a predetermined level of cognitive abilities and/or physical characteristics in order to resist use by unintended users.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种用户通过至少两种不同操作模式进行致动的打火机。 在第一模式中,偏置构件被定位成抵抗致动组件的运动,使得使用者仅当对致动器施加高致动力时才释放燃料并点燃打火机。 在该第一模式中,打火机通过要求使用者具有预定强度以致动打火机,防止意外使用者操作。 在第二模式中,偏置构件移动到不与驱动组件的移动相反的不同位置,与第一模式相同的程度,以便使用者可以释放燃料并点燃打火机,如果低致动力是 施加到致动器。 将偏置元件从第一位置移动到第二位置优选地要求用户具有预定级别的认知能力和/或物理特性,以抵抗非预期用户的使用。

    Multi-mode lighter
    10.
    发明授权
    Multi-mode lighter 有权
    多模打火机

    公开(公告)号:US07070408B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-04

    申请号:US11145306

    申请日:2005-06-03

    IPC分类号: F23D11/36

    CPC分类号: F23Q2/164

    摘要: A lighter includes a housing having a supply of fuel, an actuating member movably associated with the housing to selectively perform at least one ignition function, and a latch assembly associated with the housing for selectively changing the actuating member from a high-force mode to a low-force mode. The latch assembly preferably must be moved in at least two different directions to change the actuating member from the high-force mode to the low-force mode. The latch assembly may include a latch actuator movable mounted to a latch member. Various other features which improve the functioning of the lighter may be provided separately or in combination.

    摘要翻译: 打火机包括具有燃料供应的壳体,与所述壳体可移动地相关联以选择性地执行至少一个点火功能的致动构件以及与所述壳体相关联的闩锁组件,用于选择性地将致动构件从高力模式改变为 低力模式。 闩锁组件优选地必须在至少两个不同的方向上移动以将致动构件从高力模式改变为低力模式。 闩锁组件可以包括可移动地安装到闩锁构件的闩锁致动器。 可以单独地或组合地提供改善打火机功能的各种其它特征。