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EP2183987B1
EP2183987B1 EP09305977.2A EP09305977A EP2183987B1 EP 2183987 B1 EP2183987 B1 EP 2183987B1 EP 09305977 A EP09305977 A EP 09305977A EP 2183987 B1 EP2183987 B1 EP 2183987B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F13/00—Appliances for smoking cigars or cigarettes
    • A24F13/24—Cigar cutters, slitters, or perforators, e.g. combined with lighters
    • A24F13/26—Cigar cutters, slitters, or perforators, e.g. combined with lighters formed as pocket devices

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  • the present invention relates to a cigar cutter.
  • the blades have a rotational movement relative to each other.
  • cigar cutters in which the blades have a translation movement relative to each other, and in which one encounters the same difficulties of handling a lock.
  • a problem that the present invention proposes to solve is to facilitate the use of a cigar cutter.
  • an object of the invention is to provide a cigar cutter in which the blades can be unlocked easily and quickly.
  • the solution proposed by the invention is a cigar cutter comprising a housing having a cutting opening, a first blade module and a second blade module movable relative to said housing between a closed configuration, wherein the blades of the blade modules closing said cutting opening, and an open configuration, wherein the blades of said blade modules release said cutting opening, a locking mechanism being adapted, in a locked state, to hold said blade modules in said closed configuration and, in an unlocked state, to allow said blade modules to pass into said open configuration, characterized in that said blade modules are able to move one towards the other from said closed configuration to an actuation configuration, said locking mechanism being adapted to move from the locked state to the unlocked state and vice versa during the transition from the closed configuration to the actuation configuration.
  • the user can move the locking means from their locked state to their unlocked state only by pressing the blade modules to bring them closer to each other. After this unlocking, the blade modules can take their open configuration, for example under the action of a spring. The user can then press the blade modules again to cut a cigar. During these manipulations, it is not necessary for him to change the position of his hands. The use of the cigar cutter is fast and easy.
  • the first blade module comprises at least a first tab received in a first port of the housing and the second blade module comprises at least a second tab received in a second port of the housing.
  • said first orifice and said second orifice are adjacent and communicate by a slot.
  • the slot allows cooperation between the first tab and the second tab to form the locking mechanism.
  • said second tab has a rib which penetrates into said first orifice through said slot.
  • said first tab comprises a first toothed sleeve and a second toothed sleeve movable in rotation and in translation relative to the first toothed sleeve.
  • the first toothed sleeve has six teeth separated by six slots, the second toothed sleeve having three pairs of teeth separated by three slots.
  • the rib cooperates with the second toothed sleeve to maintain said closed configuration.
  • the rib when moving to the actuation configuration, the rib cooperates with the second toothed sleeve to rotate relative to the first sleeve and allow to move to the open configuration.
  • the aforementioned features are an exemplary embodiment of the locking mechanism.
  • said first orifice has two other ribs.
  • a game is present at a free end of said first tab.
  • the game allows the displacement of the closed configuration to the actuation configuration.
  • the cigar cutter 1 shown on the figure 1 comprises a housing 2 of substantially parallelepipedal shape, of small thickness, in the middle of which is a cutting opening 3.
  • the cigar cutter 1 also comprises a first blade module 4 and a second blade module 5.
  • the blade modules 4 and 5 can slide relative to the housing 1. On the figure 1 they are shown apart from each other in an open configuration. In this configuration, the blades of the blade modules 4 and 5 release the cutting aperture 3, in which it is possible to insert the end of a cigar. By bringing the blade modules 4 and 5 closer to one another, the user can move their blades in the cutting aperture 3 to cut in particular the end of the cigar or any other section.
  • the housing 2 comprises two half-shells 6 of complementary shape, between which is arranged a housing 7.
  • the half-shells 6 are fixed to one another by screws 8.
  • the housing 7 has four orifices 9 to 12, of circular section, and extending parallel to each other. As can be seen in particular on the figure 5 , the orifices 9 and 10 are separated by a wall 14, while a slot 15 allows communication between the orifices 11 and 12.
  • the casing 7 also comprises a central slot 13.
  • the first blade module 4 comprises a support 16, in the form of an elongate bar, as well as two tabs 17 and 18 fixed perpendicularly to the support 16.
  • the first blade module 4 also comprises a blade 19 fixed to the support 16.
  • the blade 19 is substantially flat and has a cutting edge arcuate. As shown by figures 5 and 6 , the tabs 17 and 18 can slide respectively in the orifices 10 and 11 of the housing 7, while the blade 19 can slide in the slot 13.
  • figure 2 represents additional assembly details of the first blade module 4, which do not require a detailed description.
  • the second blade module 5 comprises a support 20 and two lugs 21 and 22 fixed perpendicularly to the support 20.
  • the second blade module 5 also comprises a blade 23 fixed to the support 20.
  • the tabs 21 and 22 can slide respectively in the orifices 9 and 12 of the housing 7, while the blade 23 can slide in the slot 13.
  • Each lug 17, 18, 21, 22 has a central orifice 28, in which a spring 24 is arranged.
  • Each spring 24 is also guided by a rod 25 which has a head 26 received in a receptacle 27 formed in the casing 2.
  • spring 24 is supported on the one hand on the head 26 and on the other hand at the bottom of the central orifice 28.
  • the cigar cutter 1 also includes a locking mechanism, described below, which allows the modules to blade 4 and 5 close together, in a closed configuration shown in FIG. figure 5 .
  • the tabs 17 and 21 have a relatively simple structure, their function being mainly to guide the displacement of the blade modules 4 and 5 relative to the housing 2.
  • the structure of the legs 18 and 22 is more elaborate because, in addition to their guiding function, they form the locking mechanism that keeps the blade modules 4 and 5 in the closed configuration.
  • the tab 22 comprises a first part 29 fixed to the support 20, and a second part 30 fixed to the first part 29.
  • the part 30 has a rib 31 which protrudes, through the slot 15, into the orifice 11 of the casing 7. rib 31 can cooperate with the lug 18. This embodiment in two parts facilitates the manufacture and allows a suitable choice of material for each piece.
  • the lug 18 comprises a rod 35 fixed to the support 16.
  • the rod 35 has, on the opposite side of the support 16, a flange 36 in which is formed a slot 37 opposite the slot 15.
  • the lug 18 also comprises, surrounding the rod 35 and successively from the support 16, a cylinder 32, a first toothed sleeve 33, and second toothed sleeve 34 and a spring 42.
  • the cylinder 32 and the first toothed sleeve 33 are fixed relative to the rod 35, by force insertion. .
  • the second toothed sleeve 34 can slide along the rod 35 and rotate around it.
  • the spring 42 biases the second sleeve 34 to the first toothed sleeve 33.
  • the first toothed sleeve 33 is shown in perspective on the figure 3 . It comprises six teeth 38 distributed in a circle and separated by slots 39.
  • the second toothed sleeve 34 is shown on the figure 4 . It has three pairs of teeth 40, separated by three slots 41 distributed at 120 ° from each other. Each pair of teeth 40 has a first tooth 43 and a second tooth 44. As can be seen from FIG. figure 4 the tooth 43 is inclined towards the tooth 44, which is inclined towards a slot 41.
  • ribs In the orifice 11 of the housing 7 are also two ribs not visible in the figures. These ribs extend longitudinally about the same length as the rib 31 in the configuration of the figure 5 . These two ribs form, with the rib 31, a set of three ribs distributed at 120 ° from each other.
  • the operation of the cigar cutter 1 is as follows.
  • the rib 31 and the ribs of the orifice 11 pass through three slots 39 of the first toothed sleeve 33 and abut against the second toothed sleeve 34, each on a tooth 43.
  • the ribs push on the second toothed sleeve 34, and the latter is not in mesh with the first toothed sleeve 33.
  • the cooperation between the ribs and the teeth 43 rotates the toothed sleeve 34 until the ribs reach the bottom of the teeth 43.
  • the second toothed sleeve 34 moves to the right of the figure 5 until released from the rib 31 and the ribs of the orifice 11.
  • the teeth 38 of the first toothed sleeve 33 cooperate with the teeth 43 and 44 of the second toothed sleeve 34 and rotate the latter until the teeth 43 and 44 are offset by 60 ° relative to the teeth 38.
  • the user can place the end of a cigar or other section in the cut opening 3. Then he can press the blade modules 4 and 5 to bring them closer to each other. another and cut the end of the cigar with the blades 19 and 23. During this movement, the alignment of the slots 41 with the slots 39 is maintained by the ribs of the orifice 11. The rib 31 can therefore iron the left side (according to the view of the figure 5 ) of the second toothed sleeve 34.
  • the user By continuing to press the blade modules 4 and 5, the user reaches the operating position. This causes, in a manner similar to that described above, a rotation of the second sleeve 34. The teeth 43 are therefore again facing the ribs. In other words, the cigar cutter 1 is again in the closed configuration.
  • the locking mechanism is in a locked position. If the user presses the blade modules to move to the actuating position, the second sleeve 34 rotates and it is the teeth 44 which are found opposite the ribs. The transition to the open configuration is then possible. In other words, the locking mechanism is in an unlocked position.
  • the second sleeve 34 turns again and it is again the teeth 43 which are found again. next to the ribs.
  • the locking mechanism is again in a locked position.

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Domaine technique de l'inventionTechnical field of the invention

La présente invention se rapporte à un coupe-cigare.The present invention relates to a cigar cutter.

Etat de la techniqueState of the art

Le document US 5 937 523 décrit un coupe-cigare comprenant deux lames mobiles entre une configuration fermée, dans laquelle elles ferment l'ouverture de coupe du coupe-cigare, et une configuration ouverte, dans laquelle elles libèrent l'ouverture de coupe. Un verrou permet de maintenir les lames dans la configuration fermée. Pour couper un cigare, il est nécessaire de déplacer le verrou vers le bas, ce qui a pour effet de laisser passer les lames en configuration ouverte sous l'action d'un ressort, puis d'appuyer sur les lames.The document US 5,937,523 discloses a cigar cutter comprising two movable blades between a closed configuration, in which they close the cutter opening of the cigar cutter, and an open configuration, in which they release the cutting aperture. A latch keeps the blades in the closed configuration. To cut a cigar, it is necessary to move the lock downwards, which has the effect of letting the blades in open configuration under the action of a spring, then to press the blades.

L'utilisateur doit donc changer la position de ses mains en cours d'utilisation. L'utilisation du coupe-cigare n'est donc pas aisée et rapide.The user must change the position of his hands during use. The use of the cigar cutter is therefore not easy and fast.

Dans le document précité, les lames ont un mouvement de rotation l'une par rapport à l'autre. Il existe également des coupes-cigare dans lesquelles les lames ont un mouvement de translation l'une par rapport à l'autre, et dans lesquelles on rencontre les mêmes difficultés de manipulation d'un verrou.In the aforementioned document, the blades have a rotational movement relative to each other. There are also cigar cutters in which the blades have a translation movement relative to each other, and in which one encounters the same difficulties of handling a lock.

Résumé de l'inventionSummary of the invention

Un problème que la présente invention propose de résoudre est de faciliter l'utilisation d'un coupe-cigare. En particulier, un but de l'invention est de fournir un coupe-cigare dans lequel les lames peuvent être déverrouillées facilement et rapidement.A problem that the present invention proposes to solve is to facilitate the use of a cigar cutter. In particular, an object of the invention is to provide a cigar cutter in which the blades can be unlocked easily and quickly.

La solution proposée par l'invention est un coupe-cigare comprenant un boîtier présentant une ouverture de coupe, un premier module à lame et un deuxième module à lame mobiles par rapport audit boîtier entre une configuration fermée, dans laquelle les lames des modules à lame ferment ladite ouverture de coupe, et une configuration ouverte, dans laquelle les lames desdits modules à lame libèrent ladite ouverture de coupe, un mécanisme de verrouillage étant apte, dans un état verrouillé, à maintenir lesdits modules à lame dans ladite configuration fermée et, dans un état déverrouillé, à autoriser lesdits modules à lame à passer dans ladite configuration ouverte, caractérisé par le fait que lesdits modules à lame sont aptes à se déplacer l'un vers l'autre depuis ladite configuration fermée jusqu'à une configuration d'actionnement, ledit mécanisme de verrouillage étant apte à passer de l'état verrouillé à l'état déverrouillé et inversement lors du passage de la configuration fermée à la configuration d'actionnement.The solution proposed by the invention is a cigar cutter comprising a housing having a cutting opening, a first blade module and a second blade module movable relative to said housing between a closed configuration, wherein the blades of the blade modules closing said cutting opening, and an open configuration, wherein the blades of said blade modules release said cutting opening, a locking mechanism being adapted, in a locked state, to hold said blade modules in said closed configuration and, in an unlocked state, to allow said blade modules to pass into said open configuration, characterized in that said blade modules are able to move one towards the other from said closed configuration to an actuation configuration, said locking mechanism being adapted to move from the locked state to the unlocked state and vice versa during the transition from the closed configuration to the actuation configuration.

Grâce à ces caractéristiques, l'utilisateur peut faire passer les moyens de verrouillage de leur état verrouillé à leur état déverrouillé uniquement en appuyant sur les modules à lame pour les rapprocher l'un de l'autre. Après ce déverrouillage, les modules à lame peuvent prendre leur configuration ouverte, par exemple sous l'action d'un ressort. L'utilisateur peut alors appuyer à nouveau sur les modules à lame pour couper un cigare. Au cours de ces manipulations, il n'est pas nécessaire qu'il change la position de ses mains. L'utilisation du coupe-cigare est donc rapide et facile.With these features, the user can move the locking means from their locked state to their unlocked state only by pressing the blade modules to bring them closer to each other. After this unlocking, the blade modules can take their open configuration, for example under the action of a spring. The user can then press the blade modules again to cut a cigar. During these manipulations, it is not necessary for him to change the position of his hands. The use of the cigar cutter is fast and easy.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier, le premier module à lame comprend au moins une première patte reçue dans un premier orifice du boîtier et le deuxième module à lame comprend au moins une deuxième patte reçue dans un deuxième orifice du boîtier.According to a particular embodiment, the first blade module comprises at least a first tab received in a first port of the housing and the second blade module comprises at least a second tab received in a second port of the housing.

Avantageusement, ledit premier orifice et ledit deuxième orifice sont adjacents et communiquent par une fente.Advantageously, said first orifice and said second orifice are adjacent and communicate by a slot.

La fente permet une coopération entre la première patte et la deuxième patte pour former le mécanisme de verrouillage.The slot allows cooperation between the first tab and the second tab to form the locking mechanism.

De préférence, ladite deuxième patte présente une nervure qui pénètre dans ledit premier orifice par ladite fente.Preferably, said second tab has a rib which penetrates into said first orifice through said slot.

Avantageusement, ladite première patte comprend un premier manchon denté et un deuxième manchon denté mobile en rotation et en translation par rapport au premier manchon denté.Advantageously, said first tab comprises a first toothed sleeve and a second toothed sleeve movable in rotation and in translation relative to the first toothed sleeve.

De préférence, le premier manchon denté présente six dents séparées par six fentes, le deuxième manchon denté présentant trois paires de dents séparées par trois fentes.Preferably, the first toothed sleeve has six teeth separated by six slots, the second toothed sleeve having three pairs of teeth separated by three slots.

Avantageusement, dans ladite configuration fermée, la nervure coopère avec le deuxième manchon denté pour maintenir ladite configuration fermée.Advantageously, in said closed configuration, the rib cooperates with the second toothed sleeve to maintain said closed configuration.

De préférence, lors du déplacement vers la configuration d'actionnement, la nervure coopère avec le deuxième manchon denté pour le faire tourner par rapport au premier manchon et permettre de passer à la configuration ouverte.Preferably, when moving to the actuation configuration, the rib cooperates with the second toothed sleeve to rotate relative to the first sleeve and allow to move to the open configuration.

Les caractéristiques précitées sont un exemple de réalisation du mécanisme de verrouillage.The aforementioned features are an exemplary embodiment of the locking mechanism.

Avantageusement, ledit premier orifice présente deux autres nervures.Advantageously, said first orifice has two other ribs.

Selon un mode de réalisation, un jeu est présent au niveau d'une extrémité libre de ladite première patte.According to one embodiment, a game is present at a free end of said first tab.

Le jeu permet le déplacement de la configuration fermée à la configuration d'actionnement.The game allows the displacement of the closed configuration to the actuation configuration.

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L'invention sera mieux comprise, et d'autres buts, détails, caractéristiques et avantages de celle-ci apparaîtront plus clairement au cours de la description suivante d'un mode de réalisation particulier de l'invention, donné uniquement à titre illustratif et non limitatif, en référence aux dessins annexés. Sur ces dessins :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un coupe-cigare selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention,
  • la figure 2 est une vue éclatée, en perspective, du coupe-cigare de la figure 1,
  • les figures 3 et 4 représentent, en perspective, deux pièces du mécanisme de verrouillage du coupe-cigare de la figure 1,
  • les figures 5 et 6 sont deux vues en coupe du coupe-cigare de la figure 1, respectivement en configuration fermée et en configuration ouverte.
The invention will be better understood, and other objects, details, features and advantages thereof will appear more clearly in the following description of a particular embodiment of the invention, given solely for illustrative purposes and not limiting, with reference to the accompanying drawings. On these drawings:
  • the figure 1 is a perspective view of a cigar cutter according to one embodiment of the invention,
  • the figure 2 is an exploded view, in perspective, of the cigar cutter of the figure 1 ,
  • the Figures 3 and 4 represent, in perspective, two parts of the locking mechanism of the cigar cutter of the figure 1 ,
  • the figures 5 and 6 are two sectional views of the cigar cutter of the figure 1 , respectively in closed configuration and in open configuration.

Description détaillée d'un mode de réalisation de l'inventionDetailed description of an embodiment of the invention

Le coupe-cigare 1 représenté sur la figure 1 comprend un boîtier 2 de forme sensiblement parallélépipédique, de faible épaisseur, au milieu duquel se trouve une ouverture de coupe 3. Le coupe-cigare 1 comprend également un premier module à lame 4 et un deuxième module à lame 5.The cigar cutter 1 shown on the figure 1 comprises a housing 2 of substantially parallelepipedal shape, of small thickness, in the middle of which is a cutting opening 3. The cigar cutter 1 also comprises a first blade module 4 and a second blade module 5.

Les modules à lame 4 et 5 peuvent coulisser par rapport au boîtier 1. Sur la figure 1, ils sont représentés écartés l'un de l'autre, dans une configuration ouverte. Dans cette configuration, les lames des modules à lame 4 et 5 libèrent l'ouverture de coupe 3, dans laquelle il est possible d'insérer l'extrémité d'un cigare. En rapprochant les modules à lame 4 et 5 l'un de l'autre, l'utilisateur peut déplacer leurs lames dans l'ouverture de coupe 3 pour couper notamment l'extrémité du cigare ou tout autre section.The blade modules 4 and 5 can slide relative to the housing 1. On the figure 1 they are shown apart from each other in an open configuration. In this configuration, the blades of the blade modules 4 and 5 release the cutting aperture 3, in which it is possible to insert the end of a cigar. By bringing the blade modules 4 and 5 closer to one another, the user can move their blades in the cutting aperture 3 to cut in particular the end of the cigar or any other section.

En référence aux figures 2 à 6, on décrit ci-dessous la structure et le fonctionnement du coupe-cigare 1 de manière plus détaillée.With reference to Figures 2 to 6 The structure and operation of the cigar cutter 1 is described below in more detail.

Le boîtier 2 comprend deux demi-coques 6 de forme complémentaire, entre lesquelles est agencé un carter 7. Les demi-coques 6 sont fixées l'une à l'autre par des vis 8.The housing 2 comprises two half-shells 6 of complementary shape, between which is arranged a housing 7. The half-shells 6 are fixed to one another by screws 8.

Le carter 7 présente quatre orifices 9 à 12, de section circulaire, et s'étendant parallèlement les uns aux autres. Comme on peut le voir notamment sur la figure 5, les orifices 9 et 10 sont séparés par une paroi 14, alors qu'une fente 15 permet la communication entre les orifices 11 et 12. Le carter 7 comprend également une fente 13 centrale.The housing 7 has four orifices 9 to 12, of circular section, and extending parallel to each other. As can be seen in particular on the figure 5 , the orifices 9 and 10 are separated by a wall 14, while a slot 15 allows communication between the orifices 11 and 12. The casing 7 also comprises a central slot 13.

Le premier module à lame 4 comprend un support 16, en forme de barre allongée, ainsi que deux pattes 17 et 18 fixées perpendiculairement au support 16. Le premier module à lame 4 comprend également une lame 19 fixée au support 16. La lame 19 est sensiblement plane et présente un bord de coupe en arc de cercle. Comme le montrent les figures 5 et 6, les pattes 17 et 18 peuvent coulisser respectivement dans les orifices 10 et 11 du carter 7, alors que la lame 19 peut coulisser dans la fente 13. La figure 2 représente des détails d'assemblage supplémentaires du premier module à lame 4, qui ne nécessitent pas une description détaillée.The first blade module 4 comprises a support 16, in the form of an elongate bar, as well as two tabs 17 and 18 fixed perpendicularly to the support 16. The first blade module 4 also comprises a blade 19 fixed to the support 16. The blade 19 is substantially flat and has a cutting edge arcuate. As shown by figures 5 and 6 , the tabs 17 and 18 can slide respectively in the orifices 10 and 11 of the housing 7, while the blade 19 can slide in the slot 13. figure 2 represents additional assembly details of the first blade module 4, which do not require a detailed description.

De manière similaire, le deuxième module à lame 5 comprend un support 20 ainsi que deux pattes 21 et 22 fixées perpendiculairement au support 20. Le deuxième module à lame 5 comprend également une lame 23 fixée au support 20. Comme le montrent les figures 5 et 6, les pattes 21 et 22 peuvent coulisser respectivement dans les orifices 9 et 12 du carter 7, alors que la lame 23 peut coulisser dans la fente 13.Similarly, the second blade module 5 comprises a support 20 and two lugs 21 and 22 fixed perpendicularly to the support 20. The second blade module 5 also comprises a blade 23 fixed to the support 20. As shown by FIG. figures 5 and 6 , the tabs 21 and 22 can slide respectively in the orifices 9 and 12 of the housing 7, while the blade 23 can slide in the slot 13.

Chaque patte 17, 18, 21, 22 présente un orifice central 28, dans lequel est agencé un ressort 24. Chaque ressort 24 est également guidé par une tige 25 qui présente une tête 26 reçue dans un réceptacle 27 ménagé dans le boîtier 2. Le ressort 24 prend appui d'une part sur la tête 26 et d'autre part au fond de l'orifice central 28.Each lug 17, 18, 21, 22 has a central orifice 28, in which a spring 24 is arranged. Each spring 24 is also guided by a rod 25 which has a head 26 received in a receptacle 27 formed in the casing 2. spring 24 is supported on the one hand on the head 26 and on the other hand at the bottom of the central orifice 28.

Ainsi, les quatre ressorts 24 ont pour effet de pousser les modules à lame 4 et 5 à distance l'un de l'autre, dans la configuration ouverte de la figure 6. Le coupe-cigare 1 comprend également un mécanisme de verrouillage, décrit ci-dessous, qui permet de maintenir les modules à lame 4 et 5 rapprochés l'un de l'autre, dans une configuration fermée représentée sur la figure 5.Thus, the four springs 24 have the effect of pushing the blade modules 4 and 5 away from each other, in the open configuration of the figure 6 . The cigar cutter 1 also includes a locking mechanism, described below, which allows the modules to blade 4 and 5 close together, in a closed configuration shown in FIG. figure 5 .

Comme on peut le voir notamment sur la figure 2, les pattes 17 et 21 présentent une structure relativement simple, leur fonction étant principalement de guider le déplacement des modules à lame 4 et 5 par rapport au boîtier 2. Au contraire, la structure des pattes 18 et 22 est plus élaborée car, outre leur fonction de guidage, elles forment le mécanisme de verrouillage qui permet de maintenir les modules à lames 4 et 5 dans la configuration fermée.As can be seen in particular on the figure 2 , the tabs 17 and 21 have a relatively simple structure, their function being mainly to guide the displacement of the blade modules 4 and 5 relative to the housing 2. On the contrary, the structure of the legs 18 and 22 is more elaborate because, in addition to their guiding function, they form the locking mechanism that keeps the blade modules 4 and 5 in the closed configuration.

La patte 22 comprend une première pièce 29 fixée au support 20, et une deuxième pièce 30 fixée à la première pièce 29. La pièce 30 présente une nervure 31 qui dépasse, par la fente 15, dans l'orifice 11 du carter 7. La nervure 31 peut donc coopérer avec la patte 18. Cette réalisation en deux pièces facilite la fabrication et permet un choix approprié du matériau pour chaque pièce.The tab 22 comprises a first part 29 fixed to the support 20, and a second part 30 fixed to the first part 29. The part 30 has a rib 31 which protrudes, through the slot 15, into the orifice 11 of the casing 7. rib 31 can cooperate with the lug 18. This embodiment in two parts facilitates the manufacture and allows a suitable choice of material for each piece.

La patte 18 comprend une tige 35 fixée au support 16. La tige 35 présente, du côté opposé au support 16, une collerette 36 dans laquelle est ménagée une fente 37 en regard de la fente 15. La patte 18 comprend également, entourant la tige 35 et successivement depuis le support 16, un cylindre 32, un premier manchon denté 33, et deuxième manchon denté 34 et un ressort 42. Le cylindre 32 et le premier manchon denté 33 sont fixes par rapport à la tige 35, par insertion à force. Au contraire, le deuxième manchon denté 34 peut coulisser le long de la tige 35 et tourner autour de celle-ci. Le ressort 42 sollicite le deuxième manchon 34 denté vers le premier manchon denté 33.The lug 18 comprises a rod 35 fixed to the support 16. The rod 35 has, on the opposite side of the support 16, a flange 36 in which is formed a slot 37 opposite the slot 15. The lug 18 also comprises, surrounding the rod 35 and successively from the support 16, a cylinder 32, a first toothed sleeve 33, and second toothed sleeve 34 and a spring 42. The cylinder 32 and the first toothed sleeve 33 are fixed relative to the rod 35, by force insertion. . On the contrary, the second toothed sleeve 34 can slide along the rod 35 and rotate around it. The spring 42 biases the second sleeve 34 to the first toothed sleeve 33.

Le premier manchon denté 33 est représenté en perspective sur la figure 3. Il comprend six dents 38 réparties en cercle et séparées par des fentes 39.The first toothed sleeve 33 is shown in perspective on the figure 3 . It comprises six teeth 38 distributed in a circle and separated by slots 39.

Le deuxième manchon denté 34 est représenté sur la figure 4. Il présente trois paires de dents 40, séparées par trois fentes 41 réparties à 120° l'une de l'autre. Chaque paire de dents 40 présente une première dent 43 et une deuxième dent 44. Comme on peut le voir sur la figure 4, la dent 43 est inclinée vers la dent 44, qui est inclinée vers une fente 41.The second toothed sleeve 34 is shown on the figure 4 . It has three pairs of teeth 40, separated by three slots 41 distributed at 120 ° from each other. Each pair of teeth 40 has a first tooth 43 and a second tooth 44. As can be seen from FIG. figure 4 the tooth 43 is inclined towards the tooth 44, which is inclined towards a slot 41.

Dans l'orifice 11 du carter 7 se trouvent également deux nervures non visibles sur les figures. Ces nervures s'étendent longitudinalement environ sur la même longueur que la nervure 31 dans la configuration de la figure 5. Ces deux nervures forment, avec la nervure 31, un ensemble de trois nervures réparties à 120° les unes des autres.In the orifice 11 of the housing 7 are also two ribs not visible in the figures. These ribs extend longitudinally about the same length as the rib 31 in the configuration of the figure 5 . These two ribs form, with the rib 31, a set of three ribs distributed at 120 ° from each other.

Le fonctionnement du coupe-cigare 1 est le suivant.The operation of the cigar cutter 1 is as follows.

Dans la configuration fermée représentée sur la figure 5, la nervure 31 et les nervures de l'orifice 11 traversent trois fentes 39 du premier manchon denté 33 et buttent contre le deuxième manchon denté 34, chacune sur une dent 43. Sous l'effet des ressorts 24, les nervures poussent sur le deuxième manchon denté 34, et ce dernier n'est donc pas engrené avec le premier manchon denté 33. La coopération entre les nervures et les dents 43 fait tourner le manchon denté 34 jusqu'à ce que les nervures atteignent le fond des dents 43. La coopération entre les nervures et le deuxième manchon denté 34 empêche donc, d'une part, la nervure 31 de coulisser vers la droite de la figure 5 et, d'autre part, le deuxième manchon denté 34 de coulisser vers la gauche de la figure 5. Ainsi, les modules à lames 4 et 5 ne peuvent pas se déplacer sous l'effet des ressorts 24 et sont maintenus dans la configuration fermée de la figure 5.In the closed configuration shown on the figure 5 , the rib 31 and the ribs of the orifice 11 pass through three slots 39 of the first toothed sleeve 33 and abut against the second toothed sleeve 34, each on a tooth 43. Under the effect of the springs 24, the ribs push on the second toothed sleeve 34, and the latter is not in mesh with the first toothed sleeve 33. The cooperation between the ribs and the teeth 43 rotates the toothed sleeve 34 until the ribs reach the bottom of the teeth 43. cooperation between the ribs and the second toothed sleeve 34 thus prevents, on the one hand, the rib 31 from sliding to the right of the figure 5 and, on the other hand, the second toothed sleeve 34 to slide to the left of the figure 5 . Thus, the blade modules 4 and 5 can not move under the effect of the springs 24 and are maintained in the closed configuration of the figure 5 .

Depuis la configuration fermée représentée sur la figure 5, l'utilisateur peut appuyer sur les modules à lame 4 et 5 pour les rapprocher l'un de l'autre, jusqu'à une configuration d'actionnement non représentée. Ce déplacement est possible grâce au jeu J qui existe au niveau des extrémités des pattes 17 et 18. Dans une variante, un jeu existe aussi au niveau des extrémités des pattes 21 et 22.Since the closed configuration shown on the figure 5 , the user can press the blade modules 4 and 5 to bring them closer to one another, until an actuation configuration not shown. This displacement is possible thanks to the game J which exists at the ends of the legs 17 and 18. Alternatively, a game also exists at the ends of the legs 21 and 22.

Au cours de ce déplacement vers la position d'actionnement, le deuxième manchon denté 34 se déplace vers la droite de la figure 5 jusqu'à être libéré de la nervure 31 et des nervures de l'orifice 11. De plus, sous l'action du ressort 42, les dents 38 du premier manchon denté 33 coopèrent avec les dents 43 et 44 du deuxième manchon denté 34 et font tourner ce dernier jusqu'à décaler de 60° les dents 43 et 44 par rapport aux dents 38.During this movement towards the actuating position, the second toothed sleeve 34 moves to the right of the figure 5 until released from the rib 31 and the ribs of the orifice 11. In addition, under the action of the spring 42, the teeth 38 of the first toothed sleeve 33 cooperate with the teeth 43 and 44 of the second toothed sleeve 34 and rotate the latter until the teeth 43 and 44 are offset by 60 ° relative to the teeth 38.

Lorsque l'utilisateur relâche simultanément la pression qu'il exerçait sur les modules à lame 4 et 5, ceux-ci vont se déplacer dans des directions opposées sous l'action des ressorts 24. Au cours de ce déplacement, les nervures entrent en butée sur le deuxième manchon denté 34, mais cette fois au niveau des dents 44, en raison de la rotation de 60° précitée. Puis, les nervures poussent sur les dents 44 jusqu'à désengrener les deux manchons dentés. Le deuxième manchon denté 34 peut alors tourner jusqu'à alignement des nervures et des fentes 38 avec les fentes 41. Grâce à cet alignement, la coopération précitée entre nervures et deuxième manchon denté 34 est supprimée, ce qui permet aux modules à lame 4 et 5 de se déplacer jusqu'à atteindre la configuration ouverte représentée sur la figure 6. La fente 37 de la tige 35 permet le passage de la nervure 31 au-delà de la collerette 36.When the user simultaneously releases the pressure he exerted on the blade modules 4 and 5, they will move in opposite directions under the action of the springs 24. During this movement, the ribs come into abutment on the second toothed sleeve 34, but this time at the teeth 44, due to the above 60 ° rotation. Then, the ribs grow on the teeth 44 to disengage the two toothed sleeves. The second toothed sleeve 34 can then rotate until the ribs and slots 38 are aligned with the slots 41. By virtue of this alignment, the aforementioned cooperation between the ribs and the second toothed sleeve 34 is eliminated, which allows the blade modules 4 and 5 to move to the open configuration shown on the figure 6 . The slot 37 of the rod 35 allows the rib 31 to pass beyond the collar 36.

On peut voir sur la figure 6 que les pattes 17, 18, 21 et 22 présentent des épaulements qui viennent buter sur le boîtier 2, définissant ainsi la position des modules à lame 4 et 5 dans la configuration ouverte.We can see on the figure 6 that the lugs 17, 18, 21 and 22 have shoulders which abut on the housing 2, thus defining the position of the blade modules 4 and 5 in the open configuration.

Dans la configuration ouverte, l'utilisateur peut placer notamment l'extrémité d'un cigare ou toute autre section dans l'ouverture de coupe 3. Puis il peut appuyer sur les modules à lame 4 et 5 pour les rapprocher l'un de l'autre et couper l'extrémité du cigare avec les lames 19 et 23. Au cours de ce déplacement, l'alignement des fentes 41 avec les fentes 39 est maintenu par les nervures de l'orifice 11. La nervure 31 peut donc repasser du côté gauche (selon la vue de la figure 5) du deuxième manchon denté 34.In the open configuration, the user can place the end of a cigar or other section in the cut opening 3. Then he can press the blade modules 4 and 5 to bring them closer to each other. another and cut the end of the cigar with the blades 19 and 23. During this movement, the alignment of the slots 41 with the slots 39 is maintained by the ribs of the orifice 11. The rib 31 can therefore iron the left side (according to the view of the figure 5 ) of the second toothed sleeve 34.

En continuant à appuyer sur les modules à lame 4 et 5, l'utilisateur atteint la position d'actionnement. Cela provoque, de manière similaire à ce qui est décrit ci-dessus, une rotation du deuxième manchon 34. Les dents 43 se trouvent donc de nouveau en regard des nervures. Autrement dit, le coupe-cigare 1 est de nouveau dans la configuration fermée.By continuing to press the blade modules 4 and 5, the user reaches the operating position. This causes, in a manner similar to that described above, a rotation of the second sleeve 34. The teeth 43 are therefore again facing the ribs. In other words, the cigar cutter 1 is again in the closed configuration.

On comprend de ce qui précède que, quand les nervures de l'orifice 11 et la nervure 31 se trouvent en regard des dents 43, le passage à la configuration ouverte de la figure 6 est empêché. Autrement dit, le mécanisme de verrouillage est dans une position verrouillée. Si l'utilisateur appuie sur les modules à lame pour passer à la position d'actionnement, le deuxième manchon 34 tourne et ce sont les dents 44 qui se retrouvent en regard des nervures. Le passage à la configuration ouverte est alors possible. Autrement dit, le mécanisme de verrouillage est dans une position déverrouillée.It is understood from the above that when the ribs of the orifice 11 and the rib 31 are opposite the teeth 43, the transition to the open configuration of the figure 6 is prevented. In other words, the locking mechanism is in a locked position. If the user presses the blade modules to move to the actuating position, the second sleeve 34 rotates and it is the teeth 44 which are found opposite the ribs. The transition to the open configuration is then possible. In other words, the locking mechanism is in an unlocked position.

Si, depuis la configuration ouverte, l'utilisateur appuie sur les modules à lame 4 et 5 pour passer à la configuration fermée puis à la configuration d'actionnement, le deuxième manchon 34 tourne encore et ce sont de nouveau les dents 43 qui se retrouvent en regard des nervures. Le mécanisme de verrouillage est de nouveau dans une position verrouillée.If, since the open configuration, the user presses the blade modules 4 and 5 to go to the closed configuration and then to the actuation configuration, the second sleeve 34 turns again and it is again the teeth 43 which are found again. next to the ribs. The locking mechanism is again in a locked position.

Bien que l'invention ait été décrite en liaison avec un mode de réalisation particulier, il est bien évident qu'elle n'y est nullement limitée et qu'elle comprend tous les équivalents techniques des moyens décrits ainsi que leurs combinaisons si celles-ci entrent dans le cadre de l'invention.Although the invention has been described in connection with a particular embodiment, it is obvious that it is not limited thereto and that it comprises all the technical equivalents of the means described and their combinations if they are within the scope of the invention.

Claims (10)

  1. Cigar cutter (1) that comprises a housing (2) that has a cutting opening (3), a first movable blade module (4), and a second movable blade module (5) relative to said housing between a closed configuration, in which the blades (19, 23) of the blade modules close said cutting opening, and an open configuration, in which the blades of said blade modules release said cutting opening, whereby a locking mechanism is able, in a locked state, to keep said blade modules within said closed configuration, and, in an unlocked state, to allow said blade modules to switch to said open configuration, characterized by the fact that said blade modules are able to move toward one another from said closed configuration to an actuation configuration, whereby said locking mechanism is able to switch from the locked state to the unlocked state and vice versa during the switching from the closed configuration to the actuation configuration.
  2. Cigar cutter according to claim 1, wherein the first blade module (4) comprises at least one first foot (18) that is received in a first opening (11) of the housing and the second blade module (5) comprises at least one second foot (22) that is received in a second opening (12) of the housing.
  3. Cigar cutter according to claim 2, wherein said first opening and said second opening are adjacent and communicate via a slot (15).
  4. Cigar cutter according to claim 3, wherein said second foot (22) has a rib (31) that penetrates said first opening (11) via said slot (15).
  5. Cigar cutter according to one of claims 2 to 4, wherein said first foot comprises a first toothed socket (33) and a second toothed socket (34) that moves in rotation and in translation relative to the first toothed socket.
  6. Cigar cutter according to claim 5, wherein the first toothed socket has six teeth (38) that are separated by six slots (39), whereby the second toothed socket has three pairs of teeth (40) that are separated by three slots (41).
  7. Cigar cutter according to claim 5 or 6 combined with claim 4, wherein, in said closed configuration, the rib (31) works with the second toothed socket (34) to preserve said closed configuration.
  8. Cigar cutter according to claim 7, wherein during the movement toward the actuation configuration, the rib (31) works with the second toothed socket (34) to make it rotate relative to the first socket (33) and to make it possible to switch to the open configuration.
  9. Cigar cutter according to one of claims 4 to 8, wherein said first opening has two other ribs.
  10. Cigar cutter according to one of claims 2 to 9, wherein play (J) is present at the level of a free end of said first foot (18).
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