GB2401790A

GB2401790A - Fragrance dispenser for use with computers

Info

Publication number: GB2401790A
Application number: GB0311833A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Yu Fu Huang
Original assignee: First International Computer Inc
Current assignee: First International Computer Inc
Priority date: 2003-05-22
Filing date: 2003-05-22
Publication date: 2004-11-24
Also published as: GB0311833D0

Abstract

A fragrance generation device for use with information products, such as a computer or personal digital assistant. The fragrance generation device comprises a CPU 21, which gives out heat, a heat radiating sheet, or heat sink 22 and a heat radiating fan 23. Clamping arms 231 are formed on the cooling fan 23 to clamp two sides of the heat sink 22. One end of each of the clamping arms forms a hook portion 232, to provide a firm connection with the heat sink. A disk body 24 can be firmly clamped by the clamping arms, forming a receiving space 242. A fragrance sheet (242, Fig. 4) can be received into the receiving space 241. The fragrance sheet can be a highly absorptive article, such as a sponge. The fragrance sheet can therefore emit a fragrance through the activity of the heat-radiating fan to mask foul smells like scorching when the information product operates.

Description

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FRAGRANCE GENERATION DEVICE

The present invention relates to a fragrance generation device for electronic appliances and, more particularly, to a fragrance generation device capable of letting the appliance emit a fragrance when in use.

As shown in Fig. 1, the inside of an information product like a computer generally comprises a motherboard 10, a central processing unit (CPU) 11, a heat-radiating sheet 12 and a heat-radiating fan 13, all stacked together.

Along with continual progress of science and technology, operational to speeds of information products become higher and higher. Heat generated therein increases therewith. The above components may easily generate foul smells due to high temperatures after the power source is activated. Some people may even feel discomfort such as allergies due to the foul smells.

Accordingly, the above conventional information products like computers are inconvenient and have drawbacks in practical installation and use. The present invention aims to alleviate the problems in the prior art.

The primary object of the present invention is to provide a fragrance generation device for information products, which lets an information product emit a fragrance when in use to accomplish the effect of aromatherapy.

so To achieve the above object, in one embodiment, the present invention provides a fragrance generation device for information products. A receiving space is formed at the bottom of a disk body to receive a fragrance sheet like a sponge so that a fragrance can be successfully generated by activity of, for example, a heat-radiating fan inside an information product such as, for example, a computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA) or an electric appliance. Foul smells like scorching can thus be masked when the information product operates.

The various objects and advantages of the present invention will be more readily understood from the following detailed description of preferred so embodiment by way of example only when read in conjunction with the appended drawing, in which: Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view of the inside of a conventional information product; Fig. 2 is a schematic, exploded perspective view of the present invention; Fig. 3 is a schematic, perspective assembly view of the present invention; s Fig. 4 is a schematic, cross-sectional view of the present invention; Fig. 5 is another schematic, cross-sectional view of the present invention; and Fig. 6 is a schematic, perspective assembly view according to another embodiment of the present invention.

to As shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the present invention provides a fragrance generation device for information products, which lets an information product such as, for example, a computer, a PDA or an electric appliance emit a fragrance when in use. The fragrance generation device comprises a CPU 21, which gives out heat, a heat-radiating sheet 22 and a heatradiating fan 23,all stacked together.

The CPU 21 is firmly inserted into a motherboard 20. The heat-radiating sheet 22 and the heat-radiating fan 23 are used to quickly radiate heat generated by the CPU 21 so that the information product can operate normally under permissible temperatures. As this structure is well known in the prior art, details thereof will not be further described below.

Reference is made to Figs. 2 to 5. In this embodiment, corresponding clamping arms 231 are formed on the heat-radiating fan 23 to clamp two sides of the heat-radiating sheet 22. One end of each of the clamping arms 231 forms a hook portion 232. The hook portions 232 are used to firmly hook the two sides of the heat-radiating sheet 22 to provide a firm connection, as shown in Fig. 3.

A disk body 24 can be directly or separately formed on the heat-radiating fan 23. The disk body 24 can be firmly clamped by the clamping arms 231. A receiving space 242 is formed at the bottom of the disk body 24. A fragrance sheet 242 can be received in the receiving space 241, as shown in Fig. 4. The so fragrance sheet 242 can be an article having a high absorption capability like a sponge 243, as shown in Fig. 6. The fragrance sheet 242 can thus successfully emit a fragrance through the activity of the heat-radiating fan 23 to mask foul smells like scorching when the information product operates, as shown in Fig. 5.

To sum up, the fragrance generation device of the present invention has the following advantages: 1. Foul smells like scorch can be masked when an information product operates.

2. A user can select different fragrances according to his or her liking.

3. The effect of aromatherapy for stabilizing emotions can be accomplished to enhance work efficiency.

to Although the present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiment thereof, it will be understood that the invention is not limited to the details thereof. Various substitutions and modifications have been suggested in the foregoing description, and others will occur to those of ordinary skill in the art. Therefore, all such substitutions and modifications are intended to Is be embraced within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Claims

CLAIMS: 1. In an electronic appliance having a cooling fan, a fragrance

generation device comprising a holder located in a flowpath downstream of the cooling fan s and arranged in use to warm fragrance - emitting material and thereby to mask odours from the appliance.
2. A fragrance generation device for information products, comprising: a device giving out heat and disposed inside an information product; to a heat-radiating sheet stacked upon said device giving out heat; a heatradiating fan with a holder disposed thereon, corresponding clamping arms being formed at two sides of said heat-radiating fan, said clamping arms being used to firmly clamp two sides of said heat-radiating sheet; and Is a fragrance sheet received supported by said holder; whereby a fragrance is emitted through activity of said heat-radiating fan inside said information product.
3. The fragrance generation device for information products as claimed in ho claim 2, wherein said information product is an electronic appliance, for example a computer or a personal digital assistant.
4. The fragrance generation device for information products as claimed in claim 2 or claim 3, wherein said fragrance sheet is a sponge.
5. The fragrance generation device as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein said material or fragrance sheet is replaceable.
6. A fragrance generation device substantially as described hereinabove with so reference to Figs. 2 to 5 optionally as modified in accordance with Fig. 6 of the accompanying drawings.