JP2004065617A - Aromatic deodorizing device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an aromatic deodorizing device that can be adjusted in the intensity of the aromatic deodorizing action exhibited by the device. <P>SOLUTION: This aromatic deodorizing device is provided with a container 2 housing a liquid aromatic deodorant, a vaporizing section 3 which vaporizes the aromatic deodorant supplied from the container, and a fan 4 which discharges the vaporized aromatic deodorant to the outside of a case 1 in the case 1. The fan 4 is provided so that the fan 4 may promote the vaporization of the deodorant by blowing air toward the vaporizing section 3 from the upside. This deodorizing device is also provided with an adjusting mechanism 7 which controls the blown state of the air toward the vaporizing section 3 and the mechanism 7 and is constituted of a partition plate 71 which partitions the vaporizing section 3 and fan 4 from each other, an opening 72 formed in the plate 71, and a sliding plate 73 which is installed to partially block the opening 72 and, at the same time, to slide in the opening 72. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

【００２２】
表１からわかるように、Ｌ３が変われば、芳香消臭剤の減少量も変わっている。即ち、Ｌ３＝３ｃｍ（図８）の場合に減少量が最大となっており、Ｌ３＝４ｃｍ（図９）の場合、Ｌ３＝２ｃｍ（図７）の場合、Ｌ３＝１ｃｍ（図６）の場合の順に、減少量が小さくなっている。従って、例えば、図８の場合を「最大」、図９の場合を「大」、図７の場合を「中」、図６の場合を「小」と定めて、スライド板７３を設定すれば、それに対応して、芳香消臭作用の強さを、「最大」、「大」、「中」、「小」に調整できる。即ち、芳香消臭作用の強さを４段階に調整できる。
【００２３】
なお、スライド板７３のＬ２を、１０ｍｍ、２０ｍｍ、３０ｍｍとするとともに、Ｌ３を、上記と同様に、１ｃｍ、２ｃｍ、３ｃｍ、４ｃｍとした場合についても、同様に測定した。その結果を表２〜表４に示す。なお、表２〜表４でも、表１の図６の場合の減少量を１００として示した。
【００２４】
【表２】

【００２５】
【表３】

【００２６】
【表４】

【００２７】
表１〜表４からわかるように、スライド板７３のＬ２がいずれの場合においても、４段階の調整を行うことができるが、Ｌ２＝２５ｍｍの場合が、「最大」と「小」との差が大きいので、好ましいと言える。
【００２８】
（実施形態２）
本実施形態は、実施形態１に比して、上壁フード８１及び円弧フード８２が無く、調整機構７が異なっている。なお、本実施形態のその他の構成は実施形態１と同じである。図１０は、本実施形態の芳香消臭装置の縦断面部分図であり、図２に相当する図である。図１１は同じく要部斜視図である。本実施形態の調整機構７は、ファン４と同芯でファン４を覆うよう設けられた円筒フード７５と、円筒フード７５の一部に形成された切欠き部７６と、円筒フード７５を円周方向に任意の角度だけ回動させて固定する回動固定機構７７（図１２）と、で構成されている。
【００２９】
切欠き部７６は、円筒フード７５を例えば円周角３５度分だけ切り欠いて形成されている。
【００３０】
図１２は円筒フード７５及びモータ５を前方から見た図であるが、切欠き部７６は省略している。回動固定機構７７は、図１２及び図１２のＸＩＩＩ矢視図である図１３に示すように、モータ５に摺動可能に外嵌した筒体７７１と、筒体７７１の内面に等間隔に形成された溝７７２と、モータ５の外面に形成され且つ溝７７２に嵌る突起７７３と、で構成されている。溝７７２と突起７７３とは、例えば４５度置きに嵌り合うようになっている。なお、蒸発部３は、円筒フード７５の直下に、それぞれの中心が鉛直線上に揃うように、位置している。
【００３１】
次に、上記構成の芳香消臭装置の作動を主に図１０を参照しながら説明する。モータ５を作動させると、矢印Ａ方向にファン４が回転する。ファン４が回転すると、空気が、蓋１１の上面１１１のスリット１１２からケース１内に吸い込まれ、円筒フード７５を横から乗り越え、ファン４周辺にて水平軸回りの矢印Ｅに示すような流れとなり、切欠き部７６を通り、前面１１３のスリット１１４からケース１外へ放出される。一方、蒸発部３には容器２内の芳香消臭剤が行き渡っており、蒸発部３からは芳香消臭剤が自然蒸発している。従って、蒸発した芳香消臭剤は、ファン４の回転に伴う空気の流れに引っ張られるようにしてスリット１１４からケース１外へ放出される。これにより、上記構成の芳香消臭装置から、蒸発した芳香消臭剤が放出されて、芳香消臭作用が発揮されることとなる。
【００３２】
ところで、蒸発部３における芳香消臭剤の単位時間当たりの蒸発量が多いと、発揮される芳香消臭作用は強くなる。そして、蒸発部３における芳香消臭剤の単位時間当たりの蒸発量は、蒸発部３に対する空気の吹付け具合によって異なってくる。蒸発部３に対する空気の吹付け具合は、切欠き部７６の位置によって異なってくる。切欠き部７６の位置は、円筒フード７５を回動させて固定することにより、変えることができる。
【００３３】
従って、上記構成の芳香消臭装置においては、円筒フード７５を任意の角度だけ回動させて固定することにより、即ち、調整機構７によって調整を行うことにより、蒸発部３における芳香消臭剤の単位時間当たりの蒸発量を変えることができる。よって、上記構成の芳香消臭装置によれば、発揮される芳香消臭作用の強さを簡単に調整できる。
【００３４】
［実施例２］
実施形態２の芳香消臭装置による具体的な調整例を図１４〜図１６を用いて示す。なお、図１４〜図１６では、ファン４を模式的に示した。
・装置構成の具体値
・ファン４
・直径Ｄ（図１４）：５７ｍｍ
・幅：２３ｍｍ
・羽根４１の枚数：１２枚
・回転数：約６００回／分
・円筒フード７５
・直径Ｄ１（図１４）：７７ｍｍ
・切欠き部７６：円周角３５度分
・蒸発部３との距離ｄ３（図１５）：１ｃｍ
・蒸発部３
・奥行き：７０ｍｍ
・幅：７０ｍｍ
・ケース１
・縦２５ｃｍ×横９ｃｍ×奥行き９ｃｍ
・液状芳香消臭剤
・組成…・芳香消臭成分：１５重量％
・溶剤：３０重量％
・界面活性剤：５重量％
・水：５０重量％
【００３５】
・調整の具体値
図１４〜図１６に示すように、切欠き部７６の位置を３段階に設定した。即ち、図１４は切欠き部７６の位置が真下（即ち角度０度）である場合（第１調整例）、図１５は切欠き部７６の位置が真下に対して前方４５度（即ち角度４５度）である場合（第２調整例）、図１６は切欠き部７６の位置が真下に対して前方９０度（即ち角度９０度）である場合（第３調整例）である。
【００３６】
モータ５を作動させてから３．５時間後の容器２における芳香消臭剤の減少量を測定した。その結果を表５に示す。表５では、図１４の場合の減少量を１００として示した。なお、図１４〜図１６における矢印は空気の流れを示す。
【００３７】
【表５】

【００３８】
表５からわかるように、切欠き部７６の位置が変われば、芳香消臭剤の減少量も変わっている。減少量は、角度０度の場合（図１４）が最大となっており、角度９０度の場合（図１６）が最小となっている。従って、例えば、図１４の場合を「大」、図１５の場合を「中」、図１６の場合を「小」と定めて、切欠き部７６の位置を設定すれば、それに対応して、芳香消臭作用の強さを、「大」、「中」、「小」に調整できる。即ち、芳香消臭作用の強さを３段階に調整できる。
【００３９】
（別の実施形態）
（１）実施形態１，２では、液状の芳香消臭剤を用いているが、ゲル状又は固体状の芳香消臭剤を用いてもよい。
【００４０】
［実施例３］
本実施例は、実施形態１の芳香消臭装置において、ゲル状の芳香消臭剤を用いた場合である。図１７に示すように、ゲル状芳香消臭剤３１は、上に開いた横断面円形の容器９１内に入った状態で、実施形態１の蒸発部３及び容器２に代えて、設置されている。従って、本実施例における蒸発部３は、容器９１内のゲル状芳香消臭剤３１で構成されており、厳密には、ゲル状芳香消臭剤３１の空気に晒されている上面部分３１１である。
【００４１】
・装置構成の具体値
・ファン４、開口部７２、スライド板７３、及びケース１
・実施例１と同じ
・容器９１
・上開口直径：５６ｍｍ
・底面直径：５０ｍｍ
・高さ：５２ｍｍ
・仕切り板７１と上面部分３１１との距離ｄ２（図１７）：１ｃｍ
・ゲル状芳香消臭剤３１
・組成…・芳香成分：１５重量％
・溶剤：１０重量％
・水：７０重量％
・ゲル化剤：５重量％
【００４２】
・調整の具体値
Ｌ３を、１ｃｍ、２ｃｍ、３ｃｍ、４ｃｍの、４段階に設定した。
【００４３】
モータ５を作動させてから３．５時間後の容器９１におけるゲル状芳香消臭剤３１の減少量を測定した。その結果を表６に示す。表６では、Ｌ３＝１ｃｍの場合の減少量を１００として示した。
【００４４】
【表６】

【００４５】
表６からわかるように、Ｌ３が変われば、芳香消臭剤の減少量も変わっている。即ち、Ｌ３＝３ｃｍの場合に減少量が最大となっており、Ｌ３＝４ｃｍの場合、Ｌ３＝２ｃｍの場合、Ｌ３＝１ｃｍの場合の順に、減少量が小さくなっている。従って、実施例１の場合と同様に、芳香消臭作用の強さを４段階に調整できる。
【００４６】
［実施例４］
本実施例は、実施形態１の芳香消臭装置において、固体状の芳香消臭剤を用いた場合である。図１８に示すように、固体状の芳香消臭剤３２は、円板状のものであり、実施形態１の蒸発部３及び容器２に代えて、載置台９２上に設置されている。従って、本実施例における蒸発部３は、円板状の固体状芳香消臭剤３２で構成されており、厳密には、固体状芳香消臭剤３２の空気に晒されている上面部分３２１及び側面部分３２２である。
【００４７】
・装置構成の具体値
・ファン４、開口部７２、スライド板７３、及びケース１
・実施例１と同じ
・固体状芳香消臭剤３２
・直径：４５ｍｍ
・厚さ：７ｍｍ
・仕切り板７１との距離ｄ２（図１８）：１ｃｍ
・組成…・芳香成分：６０重量％
・ケイ酸カルシウム：４０重量％
【００４８】
・調整の具体値
Ｌ３を、１ｃｍ、２ｃｍ、３ｃｍ、４ｃｍの、４段階に設定した。
【００４９】
モータ５を作動させてから３．５時間後の固体状芳香消臭剤３２の減少量を測定した。その結果を表７に示す。表７では、Ｌ３＝１ｃｍの場合の減少量を１００として示した。
【００５０】
【表７】

【００５１】
表７からわかるように、Ｌ３が変われば、芳香消臭剤の減少量も変わっている。即ち、Ｌ３＝３ｃｍの場合に減少量が最大となっており、Ｌ３＝２ｃｍの場合、Ｌ３＝４ｃｍの場合、Ｌ３＝１ｃｍの場合の順に、減少量が小さくなっている。従って、実施例１の場合と同様に、芳香消臭作用の強さを４段階に調整できる。
【００５２】
（２）ゲル状芳香消臭剤３１や固体状芳香消臭剤３２は、実施形態２の芳香消臭装置においても、実施例３，４の場合と同様に蒸発部３及び容器２に代えて、用いてもよい。
【００５３】
（３）実施形態１，２の蒸発部３として、図１９に示すような、容器２から露出した芯材３３の部分３３１を用いてもよい。芯材３３は、容器２内の液状芳香消臭剤に浸漬されており、液状芳香消臭剤を吸い上げるようになっている。
【００５４】
（４）実施形態１の実施例１においては、スライド板７３の位置を４段階に設定しているが、その他の複数段階に設定してもよい。また、Ｌ３やＬ４が０となる設定を含めてもよい。
【００５５】
（５）実施形態２の実施例２においては、切欠き部７６の位置を３段階に設定しているが、その他の複数段階に設定してもよい。例えば、角度１０度毎に１０段階に設定してもよい。また、角度０度〜９０度の範囲だけでなく、０度〜３６０度までの範囲で設定してもよい。
【００５６】
（６）実施形態１，２の構成においては、蒸発部３を、ファン４の直下に、それぞれの中心が鉛直線上に揃うように、位置させているが、蒸発部３を、その中心をずらして、ファン４の直下より前側又は後側に位置させてもよい。
【００５７】
（７）実施形態１の構成において、上壁フード８１及び円弧フード８２の一方又は両方を無くしてもよい。
【００５８】
（８）実施形態１の構成においては、穴７２５に突起７３４を嵌合させることにより、スライド板７３を位置決めしているが、その他の構成により位置決めしてもよい。
【００５９】
（９）実施形態１の構成において、スライド板７３を位置決めせず、発揮される芳香消臭作用の強さとの兼ね合いを適宜観察しながら、スライド板７３を適当な位置に設置するようにしてもよい。
【００６０】
（１０）実施形態２の構成において、回動固定機構７７を、例えば、筒体７７１と、筒体７７１を貫通してモータ５の表面に圧接する止めねじ７７５と、で構成してもよい。
【００６１】
【発明の効果】
請求項１記載の発明によれば、調整機構により、蒸発部に対するファンからの空気の吹付け具合を制御できるので、蒸発部からの芳香消臭剤の単位時間当たりの蒸発量を制御でき、従って、発揮される芳香消臭作用の強さを調整できる。
【００６２】
請求項２記載の発明によれば、スライド板をスライドさせて開口部内の任意の位置を部分的に塞ぐことにより、開口部を通過する空気の流れ具合を制御できるので、蒸発部に対する空気の吹付け具合を制御できる。従って、蒸発部からの芳香消臭剤の単位時間当たりの蒸発量を制御でき、それ故、発揮される芳香消臭作用の強さを調整できる。
【００６３】
請求項３記載の発明によれば、円筒フードを回動させて固定することにより切欠き部の位置を任意に設定できるので、切欠き部を通過して蒸発部に至る空気の流れ具合を制御でき、それ故、蒸発部に対する空気の吹付け具合を制御できる。従って、蒸発部からの芳香消臭剤の単位時間当たりの蒸発量を制御でき、それ故、発揮される芳香消臭作用の強さを調整できる。
【００６４】
請求項４又は５に記載の発明によれば、液状又はゲル状又は固体状の芳香消臭剤を用いた場合でも、発揮される芳香消臭作用の強さを調整できる。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図１】実施形態１の芳香消臭装置の内部構造を示す斜視図である。
【図２】実施形態１の芳香消臭装置の縦断面部分図である。
【図３】実施形態１における開口部の拡大斜視図である。
【図４】図３の分解図である。
【図５】図３のＶ−Ｖ矢視の分解断面図である。
【図６】実施例１における第１調整例を示す縦断面部分図である。
【図７】実施例１における第２調整例を示す縦断面部分図である。
【図８】実施例１における第３調整例を示す縦断面部分図である。
【図９】実施例１における第４調整例を示す縦断面部分図である。
【図１０】実施形態２の芳香消臭装置の縦断面部分図である。
【図１１】実施形態２の芳香消臭装置の要部斜視図である。
【図１２】実施形態２における円筒フード及びモータを前方から見た図である。
【図１３】図１２のＸＩＩＩ矢視図である。
【図１４】実施例２における第１調整例を示す縦断面部分図である。
【図１５】実施例２における第２調整例を示す縦断面部分図である。
【図１６】実施例２における第３調整例を示す縦断面部分図である。
【図１７】実施例３の芳香消臭装置の縦断面部分図である。
【図１８】実施例４の芳香消臭装置の縦断面部分図である。
【図１９】更に別の例の蒸発部を備えた芳香消臭装置の縦断面部分図である。
【符号の説明】
１　ケース
２　容器
３　蒸発部
３１　ゲル状芳香消臭剤
３２　固体状芳香消臭剤
４　ファン
７　調整機構
７１　仕切り板
７２　開口部
７３　スライド板
７５　円筒フード
７６　切欠き部
７７　回動固定機構[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an aroma deodorizing device that exhibits an aroma deodorizing effect by evaporating and releasing an aroma deodorant.
[0002]
[Prior art and its problems]
In the fragrance deodorizing apparatus which exerts the fragrance deodorizing action by evaporating and releasing the fragrance deodorant, a device which can easily adjust the strength of the exerted fragrance deodorizing action has not heretofore been known.
[0003]
An object of the present invention is to provide an aroma deodorizing device that can easily adjust the strength of an aroma deodorizing effect exerted.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The invention according to claim 1 includes an evaporator in a case in which the aroma deodorant can be evaporated, and a fan for discharging the evaporated aroma deodorant to the outside of the case. A deodorizing device, characterized in that a fan is provided so that air can be blown toward an evaporating unit to promote evaporation, and an adjusting mechanism for controlling a blowing condition of air to the evaporating unit is provided. I have.
[0005]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the adjusting mechanism partitions the partition between the evaporating section and the fan, an opening formed in the partition, and the opening. And a slide plate slidably mounted in the opening so as to slide in the opening.
[0006]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the adjusting mechanism includes a cylindrical hood provided so as to cover the fan coaxially with the fan, and a notch formed in a part of the cylindrical hood. And a rotation fixing mechanism for rotating and fixing the cylindrical hood by an arbitrary angle in the circumferential direction.
[0007]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the invention, the aromatic deodorant is in a liquid state, and the evaporating section is constituted by causing the moisture absorbent to absorb the aromatic deodorant. The part is supplied with the aromatic deodorant contained in the container.
[0008]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the fragrance deodorant is in a gel or solid state, and the evaporating section installs the fragrance deodorant with the surface exposed. It is constituted by the following.
[0009]
In addition, an aromatic deodorant is an agent containing an aromatic component or a deodorant component or an aromatic deodorant component.
[0010]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the fragrance deodorizing device of the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a partial longitudinal sectional view of the device. This device is provided with a transpiration mechanism for transpirating an aromatic deodorant in a case 1 comprising a lid 11 and a main body 12. The lid 11 can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 12 by a hinge mechanism 13 at the rear edge of the upper surface 111. FIG. 1 shows a state where the lid 11 is removed from the main body 12. When the lid 11 is closed with respect to the main body 12, the evaporation mechanism is in a state housed in the case 1.
[0011]
The transpiration mechanism includes a container 2, an evaporator 3, a fan 4, a motor 5, a power supply 6, and an adjustment mechanism 7. The container 2 contains a liquid aromatic deodorant. The evaporating section 3 is configured by laying filter paper as a hygroscopic material in a shallow box plate, and is horizontally supported. Note that a moisture absorbing material other than filter paper may be used. A fiber bundle (not shown) hangs from the evaporator 3 into the container 2. The aromatic deodorant in the container 2 is sucked up by the fiber bundle and spreads to the evaporator 3. The fan 4 is fixed to a horizontal rotation axis of the motor 5 and rotates in the direction of arrow A about the horizontal axis to generate airflow around the horizontal axis. An upper wall hood 81 is provided above the fan 4, and an arc hood 82 along the circumference of the fan 4 is provided continuously behind (on the side of the main body 12). The motor 5 is fixed to the inner surface of the main body 12. The power source 6 is a battery.
[0012]
Then, the adjusting mechanism 7 includes a partition plate 71 for partitioning between the evaporator 3 and the fan 4, an opening 72 formed in the partition plate 71, partially closing the opening 72, and sliding in the opening 72. And a slide plate 73 installed as possible. The partition plate 71 extends horizontally continuously from the arcuate hood 82. The opening 72 is located immediately below the fan 4 and the evaporator 3 is located immediately below the opening 72 such that their centers are aligned on a vertical line.
[0013]
3 is an enlarged perspective view of the opening 72, FIG. 4 is an exploded view of FIG. 3, and FIG. 5 is an exploded cross-sectional view of FIG. The opening 72 is formed in a rectangular shape in a plan view. At both edges 723 of the opening 72 extending in the front-rear direction, a step portion 724 is formed along the edge 723. The slide plate 73 is slidably installed in the opening 72 by placing both edges 731 on the step 724. The installed slide plate 73 forms the same plane as the partition plate 71. From the front edge 732 of the slide plate 73, a knob 733 extends downward. A projection 734 is formed on the lower surface of the front end of each edge 731. On the other hand, a plurality of holes 725 into which the protrusions 734 are fitted are formed on the upper surface of the step portion 724 at appropriate intervals in the front-rear direction. The slide plate 73 is positioned by pinching the knob 733 and sliding the opening 72 in the front-rear direction (the direction of the arrow in FIG. 3) and fitting the projection 734 into the hole 725 at an arbitrary position. 72. By installing the slide plate 73, the dimension L3 of the opening 721 of the opening 72 and the dimension L4 of the opening 722 are set as shown in FIG.
[0014]
Next, the operation of the fragrance deodorizing device having the above configuration will be described mainly with reference to FIG.
When the motor 5 is operated, the fan 4 rotates in the direction of arrow A. When the fan 4 rotates, air is sucked into the case 1 from the slit 112 on the upper surface 111 of the lid 11, passes over the upper wall hood 81 and the arc hood 82 from the side, and becomes an arrow B around a horizontal axis around the fan 4. The flow is as shown, and is discharged out of the case 1 through the slit 114 of the front surface 113. At this time, a part of the flow of air is blown from above into the evaporator 3 through the openings 721 and 722 as shown by arrows C and D. The fragrance deodorant in the container 2 is distributed to the evaporator 3, and the blasted air promotes the evaporation of the fragrance deodorant from the evaporator 3. The evaporated aromatic deodorant is released from the slit 114 to the outside of the case 1 along with the flow of air. Thus, the evaporated fragrance deodorant is released from the fragrance deodorizing device having the above-described configuration, and the fragrance deodorizing action is exhibited.
[0015]
The air flow indicated by the arrow B is efficiently generated because of the presence of the upper wall hood 81 and the arc hood 82. Therefore, the air flows indicated by arrows C and D are also efficiently generated.
[0016]
By the way, when the amount of evaporation of the fragrance deodorant in the evaporating section 3 per unit time is large, the fragrance deodorizing effect exerted becomes stronger. The amount of evaporation of the aromatic deodorant in the evaporating section 3 per unit time differs depending on how air is blown onto the evaporating section 3. The blowing condition of the air to the evaporating section 3 depends on the dimensions L3 and L4 (FIG. 3) of the openings 721 and 722. The dimensions L3, L4 of the openings 721, 722 can be changed by installing the slide plate 73 by sliding it in the opening 72.
[0017]
Therefore, in the fragrance deodorizing apparatus having the above-described configuration, the slide plate 73 is slid in the opening 72 and set at an arbitrary position, that is, the fragrance in the evaporating section 3 is adjusted by the adjusting mechanism 7. The amount of evaporation of the deodorant per unit time can be changed. Therefore, according to the fragrance deodorizing device having the above-described configuration, the strength of the fragrance deodorizing effect exerted can be easily adjusted.
[0018]
[Example 1]
Specific examples of adjustment by the fragrance deodorizing device of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 9, the fan 4 is schematically shown.
・ Specific value of device configuration ・ Fan 4
-Diameter D (Fig. 6): 57mm
・ Width: 23mm
-Number of blades 41: 12-Number of rotations: about 600 times / minute-Distance d1 (Fig. 6) to partition plate 71: 0.2cm
・ Opening 72
・ Depth L1 (FIG. 4): 70 mm
・ Width W1 (FIG. 4): 25 mm
・ Slide plate 73
・ Length L2 (FIG. 4): 25 mm
・ Evaporation unit 3
・ Depth: 70mm
・ Width: 70mm
・ Distance d2 from partition plate 71 (FIG. 6): 1 cm
・ Case 1
・ 25cm × 9cm × 9cm
・ Liquid aromatic deodorant ・ Composition ... ・ Aromatic deodorant component: 15% by weight
・ Solvent: 30% by weight
-Surfactant: 5% by weight
・ Water: 50% by weight
[0019]
Specific values of adjustment As shown in FIGS. 6 to 9, L3 was set in four stages. 6 is a case where L3 is 1 cm (first adjustment example), FIG. 7 is a case where L3 is 2 cm (second adjustment example), FIG. 8 is a case where L3 is 3 cm (third adjustment example), and FIG. This is a case where L3 is 4 cm (fourth adjustment example).
[0020]
3.5 hours after the motor 5 was operated, the amount of decrease in the aromatic deodorant in the container 2 was measured. Table 1 shows the results. In Table 1, the amount of reduction in the case of FIG. The arrows in FIGS. 6 to 9 indicate the flow of air.
[0021]
[Table 1]

[0022]
As can be seen from Table 1, when L3 changes, the amount of reduction in the aromatic deodorant also changes. That is, when L3 = 3 cm (FIG. 8), the amount of reduction is maximum. When L3 = 4 cm (FIG. 9), L3 = 2 cm (FIG. 7), and L3 = 1 cm (FIG. 6). , The amount of decrease is smaller. Therefore, for example, if the slide plate 73 is set by defining the case of FIG. 8 as “maximum”, the case of FIG. 9 as “large”, the case of FIG. 7 as “medium”, and the case of FIG. Correspondingly, the intensity of the fragrance deodorizing action can be adjusted to "maximum", "large", "medium", and "small". That is, the strength of the aroma deodorizing action can be adjusted in four stages.
[0023]
In addition, when L2 of the slide plate 73 was set to 10 mm, 20 mm, and 30 mm, and L3 was set to 1 cm, 2 cm, 3 cm, and 4 cm in the same manner as above, measurement was similarly performed. The results are shown in Tables 2 to 4. In Tables 2 to 4, the amount of decrease in the case of FIG.
[0024]
[Table 2]

[0025]
[Table 3]

[0026]
[Table 4]

[0027]
As can be seen from Tables 1 to 4, in any case where the L2 of the slide plate 73 is any of four levels, the adjustment can be performed in four stages, but when L2 = 25 mm, the difference between the “maximum” and the “small” Can be said to be preferable.
[0028]
(Embodiment 2)
This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the upper wall hood 81 and the arc hood 82 are not provided, and the adjustment mechanism 7 is different. Other configurations of the present embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a partial vertical cross-sectional view of the fragrance deodorizing device of the present embodiment, and is a diagram corresponding to FIG. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the main part. The adjusting mechanism 7 of the present embodiment includes a cylindrical hood 75 provided concentrically with the fan 4 so as to cover the fan 4, a notch 76 formed in a part of the cylindrical hood 75, And a rotation fixing mechanism 77 (FIG. 12) that rotates and fixes an arbitrary angle in the direction.
[0029]
The notch 76 is formed by cutting the cylindrical hood 75 by, for example, a circumferential angle of 35 degrees.
[0030]
FIG. 12 is a view of the cylindrical hood 75 and the motor 5 as viewed from the front, but the notch 76 is omitted. As shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 which is a view taken in the direction of arrow XIII in FIG. 12, the rotation fixing mechanism 77 is provided at equal intervals on the inner surface of the cylindrical body 771 and the cylindrical body 771 slidably fitted to the motor 5. It comprises a groove 772 formed and a projection 773 formed on the outer surface of the motor 5 and fitted in the groove 772. The groove 772 and the protrusion 773 are fitted at, for example, every 45 degrees. The evaporating section 3 is located directly below the cylindrical hood 75 such that the centers thereof are aligned on a vertical line.
[0031]
Next, the operation of the fragrance deodorizing device having the above configuration will be described mainly with reference to FIG. When the motor 5 is operated, the fan 4 rotates in the direction of arrow A. When the fan 4 rotates, air is sucked into the case 1 from the slit 112 on the upper surface 111 of the lid 11, passes over the cylindrical hood 75 from the side, and flows around the fan 4 as indicated by an arrow E around a horizontal axis. , Through the notch 76, and is discharged out of the case 1 from the slit 114 of the front surface 113. On the other hand, the fragrance deodorant in the container 2 is distributed to the evaporator 3, and the fragrance deodorant is naturally evaporated from the evaporator 3. Therefore, the evaporated fragrance deodorant is released from the slit 114 to the outside of the case 1 by being pulled by the flow of air accompanying the rotation of the fan 4. Thus, the evaporated fragrance deodorant is released from the fragrance deodorizing device having the above-described configuration, and the fragrance deodorizing action is exhibited.
[0032]
By the way, when the amount of evaporation of the fragrance deodorant in the evaporating section 3 per unit time is large, the fragrance deodorizing effect exerted becomes stronger. The amount of evaporation of the aromatic deodorant in the evaporating section 3 per unit time differs depending on how air is blown onto the evaporating section 3. The blowing condition of the air to the evaporating section 3 differs depending on the position of the notch 76. The position of the notch 76 can be changed by rotating and fixing the cylindrical hood 75.
[0033]
Therefore, in the fragrance deodorizing device having the above configuration, the cylindrical hood 75 is rotated and fixed by an arbitrary angle, that is, adjusted by the adjusting mechanism 7, so that the fragrance deodorant in the evaporating unit 3 is adjusted. The amount of evaporation per unit time can be changed. Therefore, according to the fragrance deodorizing device having the above-described configuration, the strength of the fragrance deodorizing effect exerted can be easily adjusted.
[0034]
[Example 2]
A specific example of adjustment by the fragrance deodorizing apparatus according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 16, the fan 4 is schematically illustrated.
・ Specific value of device configuration ・ Fan 4
-Diameter D (Fig. 14): 57mm
・ Width: 23mm
-Number of blades 41: 12-Number of rotations: about 600 times / minute-Cylindrical hood 75
-Diameter D1 (Fig. 14): 77mm
-Notch 76: 35 degree circumferential angle-Distance d3 from evaporator 3 (Fig. 15): 1 cm
・ Evaporation unit 3
・ Depth: 70mm
・ Width: 70mm
・ Case 1
・ 25cm × 9cm × 9cm
・ Liquid aromatic deodorant ・ Composition ... ・ Aromatic deodorant component: 15% by weight
・ Solvent: 30% by weight
-Surfactant: 5% by weight
・ Water: 50% by weight
[0035]
Specific values of adjustment As shown in FIGS. 14 to 16, the position of the notch 76 was set in three stages. That is, FIG. 14 illustrates a case where the position of the notch 76 is directly below (ie, an angle of 0 degree) (first adjustment example), and FIG. FIG. 16 shows a case where the position of the notch portion is 90 degrees forward (that is, an angle of 90 degrees) with respect to immediately below (a third adjustment example).
[0036]
3.5 hours after the motor 5 was operated, the amount of decrease in the aromatic deodorant in the container 2 was measured. Table 5 shows the results. In Table 5, the amount of reduction in the case of FIG. The arrows in FIGS. 14 to 16 indicate the flow of air.
[0037]
[Table 5]

[0038]
As can be seen from Table 5, if the position of the notch 76 changes, the amount of reduction in the aromatic deodorant also changes. The amount of reduction is maximum when the angle is 0 degree (FIG. 14), and is minimum when the angle is 90 degrees (FIG. 16). Therefore, for example, if the case of FIG. 14 is set to “large”, the case of FIG. 15 is set to “medium”, and the case of FIG. 16 is set to “small”, and the position of the notch 76 is set, The strength of the fragrance deodorizing action can be adjusted to "large", "medium", and "small". That is, the strength of the aroma deodorizing action can be adjusted in three stages.
[0039]
(Another embodiment)
(1) In Embodiments 1 and 2, a liquid fragrance deodorant is used, but a gel-like or solid fragrance deodorant may be used.
[0040]
[Example 3]
This example is a case where a gel-like aromatic deodorant is used in the aromatic deodorant apparatus of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 17, the gel-like aroma deodorant 31 is installed in place of the evaporating unit 3 and the container 2 of the first embodiment in a state where the gel-like aromatic deodorant 31 is contained in a container 91 having a circular cross section opened upward. I have. Therefore, the evaporating section 3 in the present embodiment is constituted by the gel-like aromatic deodorant 31 in the container 91, and strictly speaking, the upper surface portion 311 of the gel-like aromatic deodorant 31 which is exposed to the air. is there.
[0041]
-Specific values of device configuration-Fan 4, opening 72, slide plate 73, and case 1
-Same as in Example 1-Container 91
-Upper opening diameter: 56 mm
・ Bottom diameter: 50mm
・ Height: 52mm
・ Distance d2 between partition plate 71 and upper surface portion 311 (FIG. 17): 1 cm
-Gel-like aromatic deodorant 31
-Composition ...-Aroma component: 15% by weight
・ Solvent: 10% by weight
・ Water: 70% by weight
・ Gelling agent: 5% by weight
[0042]
-The specific value L3 of the adjustment was set in four stages of 1 cm, 2 cm, 3 cm, and 4 cm.
[0043]
3.5 hours after the motor 5 was operated, the decrease amount of the gel-like aromatic deodorant 31 in the container 91 was measured. Table 6 shows the results. In Table 6, the reduction amount when L3 = 1 cm is shown as 100.
[0044]
[Table 6]

[0045]
As can be seen from Table 6, if L3 changes, the amount of reduction in the aromatic deodorant also changes. That is, the amount of reduction is maximum when L3 = 3 cm, and decreases in the order of L3 = 4 cm, L3 = 2 cm, and L3 = 1 cm. Therefore, similarly to the case of the first embodiment, the strength of the fragrance deodorizing action can be adjusted in four stages.
[0046]
[Example 4]
The present embodiment is a case where a solid fragrance deodorant is used in the fragrance deodorizer of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 18, the solid aromatic deodorant 32 has a disk shape, and is provided on a mounting table 92 instead of the evaporator 3 and the container 2 of the first embodiment. Therefore, the evaporating section 3 in the present embodiment is formed of the disc-shaped solid fragrance deodorant 32, and strictly speaking, the upper surface portion 321 and the solid fragrance deodorant 32 that are exposed to the air. It is a side surface portion 322.
[0047]
-Specific values of device configuration-Fan 4, opening 72, slide plate 73, and case 1
-Same as in Example 1-Solid aromatic deodorant 32
・ Diameter: 45mm
・ Thickness: 7mm
・ Distance d2 from partition plate 71 (FIG. 18): 1 cm
-Composition ...-Aroma component: 60% by weight
・ Calcium silicate: 40% by weight
[0048]
-The specific value L3 of the adjustment was set in four stages of 1 cm, 2 cm, 3 cm, and 4 cm.
[0049]
3.5 hours after the operation of the motor 5, the amount of decrease in the solid aromatic deodorant 32 was measured. Table 7 shows the results. In Table 7, the amount of reduction when L3 = 1 cm is shown as 100.
[0050]
[Table 7]

[0051]
As can be seen from Table 7, when L3 changes, the amount of reduction in the aromatic deodorant also changes. That is, the amount of reduction is maximum when L3 = 3 cm, and decreases in the order of L3 = 2 cm, L3 = 4 cm, and L3 = 1 cm. Therefore, similarly to the case of the first embodiment, the strength of the fragrance deodorizing action can be adjusted in four stages.
[0052]
(2) The gel-like aroma deodorant 31 and the solid-state aroma deodorant 32 are used in the aroma deodorizer of the second embodiment in place of the evaporator 3 and the container 2 in the same manner as in Examples 3 and 4. , May be used.
[0053]
(3) As the evaporator 3 of the first and second embodiments, a portion 331 of the core 33 exposed from the container 2 as shown in FIG. 19 may be used. The core material 33 is immersed in the liquid fragrance deodorant in the container 2, and sucks up the liquid fragrance deodorant.
[0054]
(4) In Example 1 of the first embodiment, the position of the slide plate 73 is set in four steps, but may be set in other plural steps. Further, a setting in which L3 and L4 become 0 may be included.
[0055]
(5) In the example 2 of the second embodiment, the position of the notch 76 is set at three levels, but may be set at other levels. For example, it may be set in 10 steps every 10 degrees. Further, the angle may be set not only in the range of 0 to 90 degrees but also in the range of 0 to 360 degrees.
[0056]
(6) In the configurations of the first and second embodiments, the evaporating unit 3 is positioned directly below the fan 4 so that their centers are aligned on a vertical line. Thus, the fan 4 may be located on the front side or the rear side immediately below.
[0057]
(7) In the configuration of the first embodiment, one or both of the upper wall hood 81 and the arc hood 82 may be omitted.
[0058]
(8) In the configuration of the first embodiment, the slide plate 73 is positioned by fitting the protrusion 734 into the hole 725, but the slide plate 73 may be positioned by another configuration.
[0059]
(9) In the configuration of the first embodiment, the slide plate 73 may be set at an appropriate position without positioning the slide plate 73 and appropriately observing the balance with the strength of the aroma deodorizing action to be exhibited. Good.
[0060]
(10) In the configuration of the second embodiment, the rotation fixing mechanism 77 may be configured by, for example, a cylinder 771 and a set screw 775 that penetrates the cylinder 771 and presses against the surface of the motor 5.
[0061]
【The invention's effect】
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the degree of air blowing from the fan to the evaporator can be controlled by the adjusting mechanism, so that the amount of evaporation of the aromatic deodorant from the evaporator per unit time can be controlled. In addition, the strength of the deodorant effect exerted can be adjusted.
[0062]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the slide plate is slid to partially block an arbitrary position in the opening, the flow of air passing through the opening can be controlled. The degree of attachment can be controlled. Therefore, the amount of evaporation of the fragrance deodorant from the evaporator per unit time can be controlled, and therefore, the strength of the fragrance deodorant effect exerted can be adjusted.
[0063]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the position of the notch can be arbitrarily set by rotating and fixing the cylindrical hood, the flow of air passing through the notch and reaching the evaporator is controlled. It is possible to control the degree of air blowing to the evaporating section. Therefore, the amount of evaporation of the fragrance deodorant from the evaporator per unit time can be controlled, and therefore, the strength of the fragrance deodorant effect exerted can be adjusted.
[0064]
According to the invention as set forth in claim 4 or 5, even when a liquid, gel, or solid aromatic deodorant is used, the strength of the exhibited aromatic deodorant action can be adjusted.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of an aroma deodorizing device according to a first embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a vertical cross-sectional partial view of the fragrance deodorizing device of the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view of an opening according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 4 is an exploded view of FIG.
FIG. 5 is an exploded cross-sectional view taken along the line VV of FIG. 3;
FIG. 6 is a partial longitudinal sectional view illustrating a first adjustment example according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a partial vertical cross-sectional view illustrating a second adjustment example according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a partial longitudinal sectional view showing a third adjustment example in the first embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a partial longitudinal sectional view illustrating a fourth adjustment example according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a partial vertical cross-sectional view of the fragrance deodorizing apparatus according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a main part of the fragrance deodorizing apparatus according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 12 is a front view of a cylindrical hood and a motor according to a second embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a view taken in the direction of the arrow XIII in FIG. 12;
FIG. 14 is a partial vertical cross-sectional view illustrating a first adjustment example according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 15 is a partial vertical cross-sectional view illustrating a second adjustment example according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 16 is a partial vertical cross-sectional view illustrating a third adjustment example according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 17 is a partial vertical cross-sectional view of the fragrance deodorizing apparatus according to the third embodiment.
FIG. 18 is a partial vertical cross-sectional view of the fragrance deodorizing apparatus according to the fourth embodiment.
FIG. 19 is a partial vertical cross-sectional view of a fragrance deodorizing apparatus provided with a still another example of an evaporating section.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Case 2 Container 3 Evaporation part 31 Gel-like fragrance deodorant 32 Solid fragrance deodorant 4 Fan 7 Adjustment mechanism 71 Partition plate 72 Opening part 73 Slide plate 75 Cylindrical hood 76 Notch part 77 Rotation fixing mechanism

Claims (5)

An aroma deodorizing device comprising: an evaporating section in which a fragrance deodorant can be evaporated in a case; and a fan for discharging the evaporated fragrance deodorant to the outside of the case,
An aroma deodorizing device comprising a fan provided so that air can be blown toward an evaporator to promote evaporation, and an adjusting mechanism for controlling a degree of air blowing to the evaporator is provided. The adjusting mechanism, a partition plate that partitions between the evaporator and the fan, an opening formed in the partition plate, and a slide plate that partially covers the opening and is slidably installed in the opening. The fragrance deodorizing device according to claim 1, wherein The adjustment mechanism is a cylindrical hood provided so as to cover the fan concentrically with the fan, a notch formed in a part of the cylindrical hood, and rotating the cylindrical hood by an arbitrary angle in a circumferential direction. The fragrance deodorizing device according to claim 1, further comprising: a rotation fixing mechanism for fixing. The aromatic deodorant is liquid,
The evaporator is configured by absorbing the aromatic deodorant with a moisture absorbent, and the evaporator is supplied with the aromatic deodorant contained in a container. The fragrance deodorizer according to the above. The aromatic deodorant is in a gel or solid state,
The fragrance deodorizing device according to claim 1, wherein the evaporating unit is configured by installing the fragrance deodorizing agent in a state where the surface is exposed.

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