JP2005177230A - Ultrasonic atomizing aromatic apparatus and method for using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an ultrasonic atomizing aromatic apparatus that diffuses aroma and atomized solution into the air according to the preference of an user at arbitrary time and also has a visual effect resulted from the form and appearance of the apparatus and arrangement of a light source, and also to provide a method for using the same. <P>SOLUTION: An ultrasonic atomizing incense stick apparatus 1 is provided which comprises a container 10 for holding a solution 20 that, when atomized, emits the same aroma as an incense stick, an ultrasonic generator 11 arranged on the bottom of the container 10 for generating ultrasonic wave, and a hollow imitation incense stick 12 having a red lamp 12a on its leading end. When using the ultrasonic atomizing incense stick apparatus 1, the solution 20 is atomized by the ultrasonic generator 11 and the atomized solution 20 is passed through the hollow part of the imitation incense stick 12 arranged on the top surface of the container 10 and is emitted in the air from the leading end of the imitation incense stick 12. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an ultrasonic atomizing fragrance apparatus and method, and in particular, atomizes a solution using ultrasonic waves to emit a nebulized solution (atomized solution) and a scent into air in a specific direction and a predetermined direction. The present invention relates to an ultrasonic atomizing fragrance apparatus and method that can enhance the visual effect and adjust the scent of a solvent to the user's preference by chromatic light emission using a colored light source.

  Conventionally, an ultrasonic atomizing fragrance device has been used as a humidifying device, a fragrance device, or an effect device that emits fog. In particular, the use as a fragrance apparatus has a property that many of the fragrance solvents used are denatured by heat, and a non-heating diffusion method using ultrasonic waves is preferably used. Moreover, as a production | presentation apparatus, in order to take out the image in which fog has entered, the atomized water | moisture content or the solvent is discharge | released in the air from the wide opening part.

  However, none of the apparatuses is an application example utilizing the principle of ultrasonic atomization. Since the atomization apparatus is not heated, the degree of freedom in selecting a solvent is high, and it is possible to realize subtle preferences of the user by combining the solvents. If various visual effects are added to the shape, appearance, and arrangement of the light emitting source, an unprecedented atomizing device that integrates the humidifying effect, the aroma effect, and the effect can be proposed.

The inventor has proposed to use the ultrasonic atomizing fragrance device as a pseudo-incense stick. Since conventional incense sticks use fire, there is a risk of fire and the like, and safe electronic incense sticks that do not use fire have been developed.
As such an incense stick, there exist some which are indicated by the patent documents shown below, for example.
JP 2003-135255 A JP 2002-272592 A JP 2001-199860 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-80054

  Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-135255) includes an incense-like container having a red LED inside, and an incense stick-shaped rod inserted in the incense-like container, and the incense stick-shaped rod is opaque. An optical fiber having a coating layer and a small head for scattering light are provided, and the base end of the optical fiber in the incense-like container receives light from the red LED and emits light in a scattered manner from the small head of the optical fiber. Disclosed is a funeral apparatus configured as follows. However, a funeral instrument using such an optical fiber can emit light similar to an incense stick, but cannot emit smoke and scent similar to an incense stick.

  Patent Document 2 (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-272592) discloses that a base is placed on a commercially available incense base, the base end of the incense stick is inserted into the incense stick insertion hole, and the power switch is turned on. Disclosed is an electron incense lamp that is configured such that light emitted from a built-in light emitting diode is transmitted through the incense body and diffused and emitted from an overheat shrinkable tube placed on the tip of the incense body. However, such an electronic incense can emit light similar to an incense stick, but cannot emit smoke and scent similar to an incense stick, as in the funeral equipment using the above-mentioned optical fiber.

  The said patent document 3 (Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2001-199860) discloses the incense stick from which the incense and smoke which are near the conventional incense stick only by putting a tablet-like incense in water. However, incense sticks that use such tablet-like incense can produce a scent and smoke similar to conventional incense sticks, but operate for a certain period of time until all tablet-like incense melts, and operate arbitrarily. I can't stop.

  Patent Document 4 (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-80054) discloses a suction core that contacts a ceramic heater and protrudes from a container containing a fragrance or a deodorant, and an electric circuit that controls the heating action of the ceramic heater; An incense stick comprising a switch that opens and closes this, and a suction core that is conductively heated by a ceramic heater to evaporate the scent and the like and is combined with a pseudo incense stick is disclosed. However, with such an incense stick, it is possible to emit a scent similar to an incense stick, but since a minimal lamp is used as a pseudo incense stick, it is not possible to emit light similar to an incense stick. In recent years, various scents have appeared in incense sticks, and user preferences have also diversified. Therefore, there are types of scents that cannot be generated by transpiration of scents using a heat source.

  An object of the present invention is to emit an aroma and a mist solution according to the user's preference at any time into the air and to apply various visual effects depending on the shape and appearance of the device and the arrangement of the light source, etc. It is to provide an atomizing fragrance apparatus and method.

The ultrasonic atomizing fragrance device of the present invention comprises a main body (10, 110, 210, 310) in which a solution (20, 120, 220, 320) that emits a scent similar to a component when stored is contained, An ultrasonic generator (11) provided in the body and emitting ultrasonic waves to atomize the solution, and a solution provided in the main body and atomized in the main body by the ultrasonic generator A hollow cylindrical portion (12, 111, 212, 311) for discharging into the air, and a light emitting source (12a, 130, 230, 330) having a predetermined color provided in the main body, The light emitting source is caused to emit light, and the ultrasonic generator generates the solution to atomize the atomized solution to the air through the cylindrical portion.
Here, the cylindrical part (12) includes a hollow main body part (12b) of the same color as the incense stick, and an ash part (12c) provided at the tip of the main body part (12b) and made of a white fiber material. , A light emitting source (12a) having a color provided between a tip of the main body portion (12b) and the ash portion (12c), and the cylindrical portion (12) is connected to the main body (12). 10), a lead wire for supplying a voltage to the colored light source (12a) is wired in the hollow portion of the main body portion (12b), and the solution is It may consist of essential oils collected from plants of the pine family, sandalwood family, orchid family or perilla family.
Further, the main body (110) has a steam locomotive shape, the cylindrical portion (12) is provided on the upper surface of the main body, and the space in which the solution (120) of the main body is accommodated. A chimney (111) through which a hollow portion is communicated, and the colored light source (12a) is a red light source and is provided inside the main body, and on the side surface of the main body so that the light source can be seen from the outside. A window (112) is provided, and the solution may consist of an essential oil collected from a cypress plant.
Furthermore, the main body (210) has an ashtray part (211) in which the solution (220) is accommodated, and a cigarette part (212) that is placed on the ashtray part and is the cylindrical part (12). And
The colored light emitting source (12a) is a red light source and is provided at the tip of the cigarette part, and the cigarette part is a space in which the solution (120) in the ashtray part is accommodated. And a hole (213) for emitting the solution atomized by the ultrasonic wave generator provided in the tip of the light emitting source into the air. It may consist of essential oils collected from plants.
In addition, the main body (310) has a fireplace shape, and has a chimney (311) for emitting the solution atomized by the ultrasonic generator into the air, and the light emitting source with the color ( 12a) is provided on the main body so that it can be seen from the outside, and the solution may consist of an essential oil collected from a plant of the family Nymphalaceae, Egoniaceae or Apiaceae.

In the ultrasonic atomizing aroma method of the present invention, when atomized, the solution (20, 120, 220, 320) that emits the same scent as the components is atomized with ultrasonic waves, and the atomized solution is removed from the main body (10, 110, 210, 310) through the hollow part of the cylindrical part (12) from the tip of the cylindrical part into the air,
A light emitting source (12a, 130, 230, 330) having a predetermined color provided in the main body emits light.
Here, the solution may be composed of an essential oil collected from a plant of a pine family, a sandalwood family, an orchid family, or a perilla family.
The solution may be composed of an essential oil collected from a plant of the cypress family.
Furthermore, the solution may consist of an essential oil collected from a grass family plant.
Furthermore, the solution may consist of an essential oil collected from a plant of the family Nymphalaceae, Egoniaceae or Apiaceae.

The ultrasonic atomizing fragrance device and method of the present invention have the following effects.
(1) Since the solution is atomized using ultrasonic waves, the generation of the atomized solution similar to incense smoke can be controlled by turning on / off the switch of the ultrasonic generator, so any time A scent similar to incense and an atomizing solution can be emitted.
(2) By changing the frequency of the ultrasonic wave, for example, the size of the particles of the atomizing solution resembling the incense smoke can be changed, and the atomizing solution resembling the incense smoke according to the size of the altar The size of can be adjusted.
(3) By increasing the frequency of the ultrasonic wave, for example, particles of the atomizing solution resembling incense smoke can be made finer, so that the surrounding objects are prevented from getting wet by the atomizing solution. it can.
(4) By using ultrasonic waves, mixed solutions having different boiling points can be atomized simultaneously.
(5) Since the temperature is not applied to the solution by using ultrasonic waves, the properties of the solution can be prevented from changing.
(6) By using ultrasonic waves, it is possible to avoid generating audible sounds, to save on electricity bills, and to eliminate the risk of burns and fires due to heat, such as the heater type.

  The purpose is to release a scent and mist solution according to the user's preference at any time into the air and to add various visual effects depending on the device shape and appearance, as well as the arrangement of the light source, etc. It was realized by atomizing a solution that emits the same scent as the component using ultrasonic waves and arranging the light emission source according to the application.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the ultrasonic atomizing fragrance device and method of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
The ultrasonic atomizing fragrance device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is an ultrasonic atomizing incense device 1 used as a pseudo-incense device, and as shown in FIG. 1, a main body 10 for containing a solution 20. On / off of the ultrasonic generator 11 provided on the bottom surface of the main body 10 and emitting ultrasonic waves, the pseudo incense stick 12 provided with the red lamp 12a at the tip, the red lamp 12a and the ultrasonic generator 11 And a power cord 14 for supplying a voltage to the red lamp 12 a and the ultrasonic generator 11 via the switch 13.

Here, on the upper surface of the main body 10, an insertion hole 10a for inserting and standing the base portion of the pseudo incense stick 12 is provided. The pseudo incense stick 12 is a hollow fiber material of the same color as the incense stick or a main body portion 12b made of a resin such as plastic or a metal such as aluminum, and a white fiber material provided at the tip of the main body portion 12b. The ash portion 12c has a red lamp 12a provided between the tip of the main body portion 12b and the ash portion 12c, and a lead wire (not shown) for supplying voltage to the red lamp 12a is provided on the main body portion 12b. It is wired in the hollow part.
The solution 20 is made of an essential oil collected from a plant of the pine family, sandalwood family, lantern family or perilla family, and emits a scent similar to an incense when atomized by the ultrasonic generator 11. As such an essential oil, for example, an essential oil having a trade name “Cedarwood Atlas”, “Sandalwood”, “Frankincense” or “Patchouli” sold from a limited company Harvest Season can be used.

In the ultrasonic atomizing incense device 1 configured as described above, when the red lamp 12 a and the ultrasonic generator 11 are turned on by the switch 13, the red lamp 12 a is turned on or blinked and generated by the ultrasonic generator 11. The solution 20 is atomized by the ultrasonic waves. The atomized solution (mist solution) 20 is emitted from the tip of the pseudo incense stick 12 into the air through the main body portion 12b of the pseudo incense stick 12, the red lamp 12a and the hollow portion of the ash part 12c. As a result, a scent similar to the scent of the incense stick is emitted from the tip of the pseudo incense stick 12 into the air, and the atomized solution 20 similar to the smoke of the incense stick is emitted into the air. Can appear to be.
Instead of the red lamp 12a, for example, a light emitting source (colored light emitting source) that emits a color that can be seen as if an incense stick such as a red LED is burned may be used.

  Further, by providing a frequency converter for converting the frequency of the AC voltage supplied to the ultrasonic generator 11 and changing the frequency of the ultrasonic wave generated by the ultrasonic generator 11, the size of the mist particles similar to incense sticks. Mist particles resembling incense by adjusting the size of smoke resembling incense according to the size of the altar, or by increasing the frequency of ultrasonic waves generated by the ultrasonic generator 11 It is possible to prevent the surrounding objects from getting wet by this fog.

Next, an ultrasonic atomizing fragrance device and method according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
The ultrasonic atomizing fragrance apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment is used as a figurine of a steam locomotive. As shown in FIG. 2, the steam locomotive contains a solution 120 inside and a pedestal. A main body 110 having a mounted shape, an ultrasonic generator (not shown) provided on the bottom surface of the main body 110 and emitting ultrasonic waves, a red lamp 130 provided in the main body 110, and a base of the main body 110 A switch 140 is provided for turning on / off the red lamp 130 and the ultrasonic generator, and a power cord 150 for supplying a voltage to the red lamp 130 and the ultrasonic generator via the switch 140.

Here, on the upper surface of the main body 110, a chimney 111 for releasing the solution 120 atomized by the ultrasonic generator into the air is provided. A window 112 is provided on the side surface of the main body 110 so that the red lamp 130 can be seen.
The solution 120 is made of an essential oil collected from a plant of the cypress family and emits a scent similar to the scent of steam locomotive firewood or charcoal when atomized by an ultrasonic generator. . In addition, as such an essential oil, the essential oil of the brand name "Cedarwood Virginian" sold from the limited company harvest season, for example can be used.

In the ultrasonic atomizing fragrance device 100 according to the present embodiment configured as described above, when the red lamp 130 and the ultrasonic generator are turned on by the switch 140, the red lamp 130 is turned on or blinked, and the ultrasonic generator is used. The solution 120 is atomized by the generated ultrasonic waves. Accordingly, the red lamp 130 that is lit or blinked can be seen from the outside through the window 112 provided on the side surface of the main body 110, so that it can be seen as if burning firewood or charcoal. Further, when the atomized solution (mist solution) 120 is emitted into the air from the chimney 111 provided on the upper surface of the main body 110, a scent similar to the scent of burning smoke or charcoal from the chimney 111 is in the air. And the atomized solution 120 similar to the steam locomotive smoke is emitted from the chimney 111 into the air, so that it can appear as if a real steam locomotive is running with smoke. .
Instead of the red lamp 130, for example, a light emitting source (colored light emitting source) that emits a color that can be seen as burning firewood or charcoal, such as a red LED, may be used.

Next, an ultrasonic atomizing fragrance device and method according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
The ultrasonic atomizing fragrance device 200 according to the present embodiment is used as a figurine in which an lit cigarette is placed on an ashtray, and as shown in FIG. 3, an ashtray in which a solution 220 is accommodated. A main body 210 composed of a cigarette section 212 mounted on the ashtray section 211, an ultrasonic generator (not shown) that emits ultrasonic waves and is provided on the bottom surface inside the ashtray section 211 of the main body 210, and a main body A red lamp 230 provided at the tip of the cigarette portion 212 of 210, a switch 240 provided on the side surface of the ashtray portion 211 of the main body 210 and for turning on / off the red lamp 230 and the ultrasonic generator, and a red lamp 230 and a power cord 250 for supplying a voltage to the ultrasonic generator via the switch 240.

Here, the tobacco part 212 of the main body 210 is hollow, and the hollow part of the tobacco part 212 communicates with the space part inside the ashtray part 211. Further, a hole 213 for discharging the solution 220 atomized by the ultrasonic generator into the air is provided on the top surface of the tip of the tobacco part 212. Thereby, the solution atomized by the ashtray part 211 is discharged | emitted in the air from the hole 213 through the space part inside the ashtray part 211, and the hollow part of the tobacco part 212. FIG.
The solution 220 is made of essential oil collected from a grass family plant and emits a scent similar to that of tobacco when atomized by an ultrasonic generator. In addition, as such an essential oil, the essential oil of the brand name "Paloma Rosa" sold from the joint stock company Nonome can be used, for example.

In the ultrasonic atomizing fragrance device 200 according to the present embodiment configured as described above, when the red lamp 230 and the ultrasonic generator are turned on by the switch 240, the red lamp 230 is turned on or blinked, and the ultrasonic generator is used. The solution 220 is atomized by the generated ultrasonic waves. As a result, the red lamp 230 that is lit or blinked can make it appear as if the cigarette is on fire. In addition, the atomized solution (mist-like solution) 220 is emitted into the air from the hole 213 provided on the upper surface of the tip of the tobacco part 212, so that a scent similar to the scent of tobacco is introduced into the air from the hole 213. As it is emitted, an atomized solution (atomizing solution) 220 similar to cigarette smoke is emitted from the hole 213 into the air, so that the lit cigarette is placed on the ashtray. Can show.
Instead of the red lamp 230, for example, a light emitting source (colored light emitting source) that emits a color that can make a cigarette appear to be lit, such as a red LED, may be used.

Next, an ultrasonic atomizing fragrance device and method according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
The ultrasonic atomizing fragrance device 300 according to this embodiment is used as a fireplace figurine. As shown in FIG. 4, a main body 310 having a solution 320 contained therein and a fireplace shape, and a main body The ultrasonic generator (not shown) provided on the bottom surface of 310 and emitting ultrasonic waves, the red lamp 330 provided on the main body 310, and the red lamp 330 and the ultrasonic generator provided on the main body 310 are turned on. A switch 340 for turning on / off, and a power cord 350 for supplying a voltage to the red lamp 330 and the ultrasonic generator via the switch 340.

Here, the main body 310 is provided with a chimney 311 for releasing the solution 220 atomized by the ultrasonic generator into the air. The red lamp 330 is provided in the main body 310 so that it can be seen from the outside.
The solution 320 is made of an essential oil collected from a plant of the family Cistaceae, Egoniaceae, or Apiaceae. When the solution 320 is atomized by an ultrasonic generator, the scent (eg, cinnamon) It has a scent similar to that of orange. In addition, as such an essential oil, the essential oil of the brand name "Nutmeg", "Benzoin", or "Carrot seed" sold from the limited company Harvest season can be used, for example.

In the ultrasonic atomizing fragrance device 300 according to the present embodiment configured as described above, when the red lamp 330 and the ultrasonic generator are turned on by the switch 340, the red lamp 330 is turned on or blinked, and the ultrasonic generator is used. The solution 320 is atomized by the generated ultrasonic waves. As a result, the red lamp 330 that is lit or blinked can be seen from the outside, so that it can be seen as if the firewood firewood is burning. In addition, since the atomized solution (mist-like solution) 320 is emitted from the chimney 311 provided in the main body 310 into the air, the scent resembles the scent when the fireplace firewood is burned from the chimney 311. The atomized solution 320 resembling fireplace smoke is emitted into the air from the chimney 311 as it is emitted into the air, making it appear as if the firewood was burned in a real fireplace.
Instead of the red lamp 330, for example, a light emission source (colored light emission source) that emits a color that can appear to burn firewood in a fireplace such as a red LED may be used.

  As described above, the ultrasonic atomizing fragrance apparatus and method of the present invention can be used as a safe incense stick that does not use fire, or as an ornament resembling a real steam locomotive, cigarette, and fireplace. be able to.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the ultrasonic atomization fragrance apparatus by 1st Example of this invention. (Example 1) It is a figure which shows the structure of the ultrasonic atomization fragrance apparatus by the 2nd Example of this invention. (Example 2) It is a figure which shows the structure of the ultrasonic atomization fragrance apparatus by the 3rd Example of this invention. Example 3 It is a figure which shows the structure of the ultrasonic atomization fragrance apparatus by the 4th Example of this invention. (Example 4)

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Ultrasonic atomizing incense device 10, 110, 210, 310 Main body 10a Insertion hole 11 Ultrasonic generator 12 Pseudo incense 12a, 130, 230, 330 Red lamp 12b Main body part 12c Ash part 13,140,240,340 Switch 14 , 150, 250, 350 Power cord 20, 120, 220 Solution 100, 200, 300 Ultrasonic atomization fragrance device 111, 311 Chimney 112 Window 211 Ashtray part 212 Cigarette part 213 Hole

Claims (10)

A main body (10, 110, 210, 310) in which a solution (20, 120, 220, 320) that emits the same scent as the components is stored when atomized;
An ultrasonic generator (11) provided in the main body and emitting an ultrasonic wave to atomize the solution;
A hollow cylindrical portion (12, 111, 212, 311) provided in the main body and for releasing the solution atomized in the main body by the ultrasonic generator into the air;
A light emitting source (12a, 130, 230, 330) having a predetermined color provided in the main body;
With
The light source is caused to emit light, the solution is atomized by the ultrasonic generator, and the atomized solution is emitted into the air through the cylindrical portion.
An ultrasonic atomizing fragrance device characterized by that. The tubular portion (12)
A hollow body (12b) of the same color as the incense stick,
An ash part (12c) provided at the tip of the main body part (12b) and made of a white fiber material;
A light emitting source (12a) having the color provided between the tip of the main body (12b) and the ash (12c);
The cylindrical portion (12) is erected on the upper surface of the main body (10),
Lead wires for supplying a voltage to the colored light source (12a) are wired in the hollow portion of the main body (12b),
The solution consists of an essential oil collected from a plant of the pine family, sandalwood family, olivine family or perilla family,
The ultrasonic atomizing fragrance device according to claim 1, wherein: The body (110) has the shape of a steam locomotive;
The cylindrical part (12) is a chimney (111) provided on the upper surface of the main body and communicating with a space in which the solution (120) of the main body is accommodated and a hollow part,
The colored light source (12a) is a red light source and provided inside the main body, and a window (112) is provided on a side surface of the main body so that the light source can be seen from the outside.
The solution consists of an essential oil collected from a cypress plant;
The ultrasonic atomizing fragrance device according to claim 1, wherein: The main body (210) has an ashtray part (211) in which the solution (220) is accommodated, and a cigarette part (212) that is placed on the ashtray part and is the cylindrical part (12),
The colored light source (12a) is a red light source and provided at the tip of the cigarette portion;
The cigarette part has a hollow part communicating with the space in which the solution (120) of the ashtray part is accommodated, and a solution provided at the tip of the light emission source and atomized by the ultrasonic generator in the air. A hole (213) for emitting,
The solution comprises an essential oil collected from a grass family plant,
The ultrasonic atomizer according to claim 1, wherein The main body (310) has a fireplace shape and a chimney (311) for emitting the solution atomized by the ultrasonic generator into the air,
The colored light source (12a) is provided on the main body so as to be visible from the outside,
The solution consists of an essential oil collected from a plant of the family Nymphalidae, Egoniaceae or Apiaceae,
The ultrasonic atomizer according to claim 1, wherein When atomized, the solution (20, 120, 220, 320) that emits the same scent as the component is atomized with ultrasound,
The atomized solution is emitted into the air from the tip of the cylindrical part through the hollow part of the cylindrical part (12) of the main body (10, 110, 210, 310),
Causing a light emitting source (12a, 130, 230, 330) having a predetermined color provided in the main body to emit light;
An ultrasonic atomizing incense aroma method characterized by the above.   The ultrasonic atomizing incense method according to claim 6, wherein the solution comprises an essential oil collected from a plant of the pine family, sandalwood family, olivine family, or perilla family.   The ultrasonic atomizing incense method according to claim 6, wherein the solution comprises an essential oil collected from a plant of the cypress family.   The ultrasonic atomizing incense method according to claim 6, wherein the solution comprises an essential oil collected from a grass family plant. The ultrasonic atomizing incense method according to claim 6, wherein the solution is made of an essential oil collected from a plant belonging to the family Nymphalaceae, Egoniaceae or Apiaceae.

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