The lighter with spark nrad - sliding ring

摘要

The lighter (10) of the present invention provides a slip ring (60) which is concentrically mounted about the striking wheel assembly (50) of a conventional lighter. To operate the lighter, digital pressure is applied to frictionally couple the slip ring (60) and the striking wheel assembly (50) together to move in concert to create a spark. The slip ring (60) has disposed along its circumference an elongated slot (70). The ends (72, 74) of the slot engage the flint housing (15) to halt the movement of the ring, and, hence, the motion of the striking wheel assembly (50). Lastly, the slip ring (60) includes protrusions (80) which hold the slip ring (60) in a neutral position until force is applied in a backward direction to disengage the slip ring (60).