1. Founding Purpose (First Launched at the 1938 Exhibition)

1. The original 1000 Zünder Base was bulky and awkward to carry in a pocket; the factory reduced the body size while retaining the full set of patented automatic side-lever mechanisms.

2. Solves the pain points of traditional lighters—dirty fingers from rubbing the flint wheel and rapid fuel evaporation. Features a push-down lever for automatic ignition; releasing it retracts the wick to seal and prevent wind interference.

3. The standardized housing supports batch installation of enamel crests, advertising patches, and etched patterns, making it ideal for the gift and tourism souvenir markets.

4. Name: "Bob" – A memorable choice for the overseas English market. As the flagship model strongly recommended by the factory's senior family manager, it effectively serves both domestic gifting and international export channels.

2. Target Audience

1. Local Market: Tourists from Baden-Württemberg, Germany; official municipal gifts (custom city seal editions for Göppingen, Stuttgart, and other cities, exclusively for local tourism).

2. Overseas Markets: Business and leisure travelers in Europe and the US, U.S. military personnel stationed in Germany, and overseas vaping enthusiasts;

3. General audience: Commuters who value portability and a fully automatic, hands-free umbrella design.

3. Complete production cycle

1. R&D Milestone: Bob prototype makes its debut at the 201938 German Industrial Trade Fair;

2. Pre-war domestic DRP Bob (stamped 1000 Zünder) mass production:1938–1944Your Göppingen City Crest Machine landed in this range 1930–1943, making it a rare early production commemorative edition of Bob's first generation.

3. Post-war West Germany Mylflam Bob (DBP base) production run: 1946–1958;

4. The Bob kerosene model was discontinued after 1958 years, with only a limited run of the Bob gas version continuing until 1962.