JP2003111828A - Odor processor and stool therewith - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an excellent durability of antibacterial and deodorizing effects and freshness using a detergent, while avoiding an unsightly appearance. SOLUTION: This odor processor includes a liquid container 3 containing mixed solutions 2 including an antibacterial agent, a deodorant and a detergent; a bubble generator 5 having microscopic air nozzles 50 inside the mixed solutions 2; and an air feeding part 4 for feeding air into the bubble generator 5. The odor processor is also provided with a means for injecting the air fed from the air feeding part 4 into the mixed solutions 2 via the bubble generating part 5 to form bubbles of the mixed solutions 2 at the top of the mixed solutions 2 and supply the bubbles to the subject of odor processing.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an offensive odor processing device capable of processing an offensive odor emitted from a portable toilet, a garbage container, and the like, and a toilet equipped with the same.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art An offensive odor emitted from a portable toilet, a garbage container, a used paper diaper container, etc. is unbearable and deteriorates the living environment over a wide range. Various means have been conventionally provided as a method for treating the generated offensive odor. For example, although a deodorizer using ozone is provided, this deodorizer passes an offensive odor through a filter made of activated carbon and metal oxides, decomposes the passed offodor by ozone and a catalyst, and exhausts it. To do. However, this method has some effect in the case where the filth that causes an offensive odor is released, such as in a flush toilet, but the source of the offensive odor remains, such as in a portable toilet bowl or a garbage container. When attached to a container and used, there is little effect at present. Further, as another means, there is a system in which a deodorant antibacterial liquid is put in a waste container in a portable toilet in advance to decompose an offensive odor emitted from the waste or mask an offensive odor with an aromatic agent. However, by this means
There is a problem that the deodorizing antibacterial agent is diluted by filth such as urine or stool, so that its effect is reduced and the durability is short. Furthermore, there is a means to neutralize and eliminate the existing odor by storing and spraying the deodorant antibacterial agent, but it is difficult to completely eliminate the odor, and it is difficult to completely remove the odor. It will be masked by the strong fragrance.
There are also problems with this means. This is because the strong fragrance of the fragrance may cause discomfort.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION As described above, the conventional means have problems in their effect and sustainability. That is, in a container such as a portable toilet bowl, a garbage container, or a used paper diaper container, in which the odor or the garbage that is the source of the unpleasant odor remains, the unpleasant odor is emitted each time the lid is opened, It caused discomfort and deteriorated the living environment. This invention solves the problem by the conventional means, is excellent in the effect of treating an offensive odor, and provides an unpleasant odor treating device which can bring about a good durability against deodorant antibacterial effect and a cleanliness by a detergent. , To provide a toilet bowl that is functionally combined with this offensive odor treatment device.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is directed to a liquid container containing a mixed solution containing an antibacterial agent, a deodorant, and a detergent, an air delivery section for sending air into the liquid container, and a fine air jet. A bubble generating part having an outlet is provided, and the air sent from the air sending part is jetted into the mixed solution via the bubble generating part to generate a foamed body of the mixed solution in the upper part of the mixed solution. The object is sent to the object to be treated with an offensive odor.

In a preferred embodiment, the liquid container has an opening at an upper portion thereof, and a removable lid for closing the opening is provided, and the lid is an air outlet pipe for sending air to the bubble generating portion. And a foam outlet pipe for sending the foam to the object to be treated with the offensive odor.

Further, a level detecting means for recognizing the remaining amount of the mixed solution in the liquid container may be provided. Furthermore, the air delivery unit may be provided with a control unit so that the control unit can automatically control the air delivery amount and the air delivery timing of the air delivery unit.

The present invention also provides a toilet bowl equipped with the above-mentioned nasty odor treating device.

[0008]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIGS. 1 and 2 show one embodiment of the offensive odor treating device of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a front view with a part in section, FIG.
Shows its side view. The offensive odor processor 1 includes a liquid container (hereinafter simply referred to as “container”) 3, and the container 3
A mixed solution (hereinafter simply referred to as a “solution”) 2 in which an antibacterial agent, a deodorant, and a detergent are diluted with water is housed inside.

The components of the antibacterial agent and the deodorant are those having a surfactant, a plant extract, ethanol and the like as main components, and preferably the antibacterial and deodorant effect is obtained even when diluted several hundred times. It is better to have In addition, the detergent is a plant-based surfactant used for general household use, and it is preferable that it has a cleaning effect even when diluted several hundred times like the antibacterial deodorant. still,
Solution 2 is 1000 cc (100%), antibacterial agent 1-20 cc (0.1-2%), deodorant 1-30 cc
(0.1 to 3%), detergent 30 to 200 cc (3 to 20)
%) And water 750 to 968 cc (75 to 96.8%), the effect of the present invention can be obtained. As a preferred example, the antibacterial agent is 2 to 7 cc (0.2 to
0.7%), deodorant 3 to 7 cc (0.3 to 0.7%),
Detergent 50-100cc (5-10%) and water 886-9
50 cc (88.6 to 95%) is good, and in this embodiment,
Antibacterial agent 2cc (0.2%), deodorant 4cc (0.4%)
%), Detergent 50 cc (5%) and water 944 cc (94.
4%). These constituent ratios are not limited to the above description, and various constituent ratios are conceivable, and it goes without saying that the design can be appropriately changed. The inclusion of the detergent in the solution 2 utilizes the foaming action of the detergent by stirring, and the higher the composition ratio of the detergent to the entire solution 2, the finer the bubbles of the foam 8 described later. As a result, the surface area of the entire foam increases, and the deodorant and antibacterial effect also increases. Therefore, unless the amounts of the antibacterial agent and the deodorant are increased, the antibacterial deodorant effect is not increased, and the antibacterial agent, the deodorant, and the detergent are appropriately combined and are most suitable for the intended use, and The mixing ratio can be the most advantageous in terms of economy.

An opening 30 is provided in the upper portion of the container 3, and the opening 30 is sealed by fitting the lid 9. The upper wall 9 of this lid 9
Two pipes 6 and 7 are attached to 0 so that they are integrated with each other. One of these tubes 6 and 7 is an air introduction tube (hereinafter simply referred to as “introduction tube”) 7 for guiding air into the container 3, and the other is a foam (hereinafter simply referred to as “foam”) 8. It is a foam-like body outlet pipe (hereinafter simply referred to as “outlet pipe”) 6 for sending to an object to be treated with an offensive odor (for example, dirt) outside the container 3. The introduction pipe 7 is composed of a flexible hose, one end of which is connected to the air delivery unit 4, and the other end of which is provided with a bubble generation unit 5 having a large number of air ejection ports 50. The air delivery unit 4 is composed of an air pump, and the pump is driven by a DC motor, whereby air is taken in from the air introduction unit 40 and sent into the introduction pipe 7. The bubble generating portion 5 has a hollow cylindrical shape made of ceramic, and the side wall thereof is provided with a large number of air jet outlets 50 having a minute diameter.
The air sent into the introduction pipe 7 is finally the bubble generation part 5
The air is discharged into the inside of the air bubble generation unit 5 and air is discharged from the air ejection port 50 of the bubble generation unit 5.

Next, the usage state of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The bubble generating part 5 is used while being submerged in the solution 2, and the air ejection port 5
By discharging a large amount of air from 0, the solution 2 is generated as bubbles 8 on the upper surface 20 of the solution 2. Further, the inlet 60 of the outlet pipe 6 is the same as the lower surface of the upper wall 90 of the lid body 9, and the bubbles 8 flow from the upper surface of the solution 2 to the lid body 9.
When the lower surface of the pipe 8 is filled, the bubbles 8 are pushed out and flow into the inside of the pipe 6 from the inlet 60, and the bubbles 8 flow out from the outlet 61 of the pipe 6. Then, the bubbles 8 that have flowed out are arranged so as to fall on the object to be treated with an offensive odor, such as dirt that emits an offensive odor, and the object to be treated with an offensive odor is covered with the bubbles 8.

The air delivery section 4 is also provided with a control means. This control means includes a timer circuit and is electrically connected to the DC motor included in the air delivery unit 4. Then, the DC motor is driven by turning on the switch, and after the fixed time set in the timer circuit has elapsed, the driving of the DC motor is automatically stopped. Therefore, the air sending part 4 can send a fixed amount of air to the bubble generating part by a single switch operation, thereby sending a fixed amount of bubbles 8 to the object to be treated with an offensive odor. Further, the offensive odor processor 1 is provided with a level detecting means. The level detecting means includes a sensor and a buzzer, and they are electrically connected to each other. The sensor is installed in the container 3, the sensor detects the remaining amount of the mixed solution 2, and when the remaining amount of the mixed solution 2 becomes low, the sensor sends an electric signal to the buzzer, so that the buzzer sounds. Emits a warning sound, and the user can recognize the remaining amount of the mixed solution 2. And when the user hears this warning sound,
By replenishing the mixed solution 2, it is possible to constantly send a fixed amount of foam 8 to the object to be treated with an offensive odor.

Since the foam 8 contains an antibacterial agent, a deodorant, and a detergent, the odor is decomposed and neutralized by the deodorant.
Deodorize. Also, the detergent makes it easy to wash the dirt. Furthermore, since the dirt is covered with the bubbles 8, the discomfort in appearance can be eliminated. By forming the mixed solution 2 into the foamed body 8, the surface area can be increased, and by forming the foamed body, the dirt can be covered for a long time, so that the mixed solution 2 is simply in the liquid form. The antibacterial and deodorant effect is much better than sending the mixed solution 2 to the object to be treated with an offensive odor, and since it directly covers the dirt, there is no visual discomfort.

In this embodiment, the outlet pipe 6 is made of plastic, is bent in a U shape, and is attached with its U-shaped opening side facing downward. The width of the opening is sized to fit the width of the toilet seat 100 of the toilet and the side wall of the garbage container, so that it can be fitted in or removed from the toilet seat 100 or the side wall. It has become. Therefore, it is possible to carry the offensive odor processor 1 and attach it to various toilets, and the structure has a very wide range of application. The container 3 is made of transparent plastic so that the remaining amount of the solution 2 can be visually recognized. And solution 2
Remove the lid 9 when the remaining amount of the
Can be used semi-permanently by replenishing.

FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of a portable toilet having an offensive odor treating device different from the above-mentioned embodiment, wherein A is a perspective view and B is a longitudinal sectional view. As shown in B, a filth container 101 for accommodating filth is provided in the lower part of the portable toilet, and the offensive odor processor 1'is installed at a position adjacent to it. FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the offensive odor treating device of the second embodiment.
Since the configuration is almost the same as that of the embodiment, the description of the same contents will be omitted.

This offensive odor processor 1'is provided with a door 11 that can be opened and closed.
It is included inside the body 10 with the switch, and the switch is outside for easy operation. Further, the outlet of the outlet pipe 6'is connected to the inside of the waste container 101, and the bubbles discharged from the outlet cover the waste. Further, the door 11 is provided with a window 12 so that the solution 2'in the container 3'can be visually observed even when the door 11 is closed, and the remaining amount of the solution 2'can be visually recognized. When the remaining amount of the solution 2'is low, the door 11 can be opened to replenish the solution 2 '. Therefore, at least the container 3 ′ is provided in the body 10.
The air delivery unit 4 ′, the drive source for driving the air delivery unit 4 ′, and the like may be outside the housing 10.
Further, as the antibacterial agent, the deodorant, etc., a deodorant having an antibacterial agent or an antibacterial agent having a deodorant function may be appropriately used.

The offensive odor treatment device 1, 1'in the above embodiment
Then, the outlet tubes 6, 6'and the inlet tube 7,
7'are integrally attached, but they may not be separately attached to the lids 9 and 9 '.
As shown in FIG.
It may be attached to the upper surfaces of the liquid containers 2 and 2 ', and the lids 9 and 9'may be provided at other places. Further, since the outlet pipes 6 and 6'and the inlet pipes 7 and 7'are for the purpose of introducing and leading air and bubbles 8 into and out of the liquid containers 2 and 2 ', they are the same as in the above embodiment. It is needless to say that it may not be attached to the upper surface of the container 2 or 2 ′, and may be a side surface or a lower surface, and the design can be changed appropriately.

[0019]

As described above, according to the present invention, since the foam containing the antibacterial deodorant and the detergent is directly covered with the offensive odor source such as dirt and garbage, the offensive odor is decomposed by It suppresses the growth of microorganisms in the object to be treated with an offensive odor that causes an offensive odor due to the antibacterial action contained in the antibacterial agent. Then, the offensive odor source such as dirt and garbage and the container wall are washed with a detergent. According to the experimental results, this foam continues to exist for about 1 hour or more, so the deodorant antibacterial effect continues during that time, compared to the momentary antibacterial deodorant measures such as conventional deodorizers and sprays. Exert. Further, since the dirt is covered with bubbles, it is possible to eliminate the unpleasant appearance that is not taken into consideration in the conventional example. With conventional mere liquid deodorant antibacterial agents,
The deodorizing and antibacterial effect weakens as the amount of filth increases as the amount of filth increases, and the protruding part of the deodorizing antibacterial agent may give off a strange odor and the deodorizing and antibacterial effect may not work. However, according to this invention,
Since about 60 cm of solution covers the entire dirt with bubbles of about 5 cm in thickness, the antibacterial and deodorant effect and the cleaning effect can be maintained for more than 1 hour, and the deodorant and antibacterial effect is higher than the conventional one and the durability is high. It also works economically.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partial sectional front view of a first embodiment of an offensive odor processor according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows a side view of FIG.

FIG. 3 shows a schematic diagram of use of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 shows a portable toilet bowl provided with an offensive odor processor according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the offensive odor processor according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the offensive odor processor according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Offensive odor processor 2 mixed solution 3 liquid containers 4 Air delivery section 5 Bubble generator 6 Air introduction pipe 7 Foamed body discharge tube 8 foam 9 lid 10 body 11 doors 12 windows

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Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A liquid container accommodating a mixed solution containing an antibacterial agent, a deodorant, and a detergent, a bubble-generating portion having a fine air ejection port in the mixed solution, and air in the bubble-generating portion. The air sent from the air sending part is jetted into the mixed solution through the bubble generating part to generate a foam of the mixed solution on the upper part of the mixed solution. An offensive odor processor, characterized in that it also comprises means for supplying the body to the object to be processed for offensive odor. 2. An upper part of the liquid container is provided with an opening and a detachable lid for closing the opening, and an air introduction pipe for sending air to the bubble generating portion. 2. The offensive odor processor according to claim 1, further comprising a foam outlet pipe for guiding the foam to the object to be treated for offensive odor. 3. The offensive odor processor according to claim 1, further comprising level detection means for recognizing the remaining amount of the mixed solution in the liquid container. 4. The air delivery unit is provided with a control unit, and the control unit controls the air delivery amount of the air delivery unit to a preset amount. Nasty odor processor. 5. A toilet bowl provided with the offensive odor treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the foam outlet pipe is connected to a waste container of the toilet bowl. .