JP2006180996A - Discharging vessel for volatile agent - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a discharging vessel for a volatile agent which is lightweight by which perfume test or others can be done by operating one hand without unsealing the vessel and a manufacturing cost can be reduced. <P>SOLUTION: The discharging vessel for a volatile agent is constituted of a cylindrical body and a lid body having a fitting portion slidable relative to the cylindrical body. The vessel has an elastomer which turns into a compressed state when it is completely fitted within it, and an impregnating material of the volatile agent within it, and has a vent hole arranged in any position other than the fitting portion. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  A container having a cylindrical body and a lid having a fitting portion slidable with the cylindrical body, the container having an impregnated material impregnated with a volatile agent such as perfume, and the container lid The present invention relates to a volatile agent releasing container capable of releasing a volatile agent by sliding.

  Conventionally, regarding the perfume fragrance characteristics, in order to confirm the contents at a store and promote sales at a store, in many cases, at least one of the products is opened and the product itself is tasted, or One was opened, perfume was applied to a strip of absorbent paper, etc., and it was tasted.

  However, according to this method, at least one of the products for sale is opened for each store, and the burden for the manufacturer or the store is for each store. Etc.

  In addition, if the purpose is to notify a large number of users over a certain period of time by direct distribution on the street, etc., or by delivery in the form of mail, etc., distribute it as a “sample” in small bottles. It is possible, but this method is expensive. In addition, when a cracked material is used, the risk of breakage is inevitable, so it is difficult to say that the material is highly safe and requires care.

  Therefore, as described in the following publicly known literature, a method of distributing a test strip made of absorbent paper soaked with perfume and covered with a plastic sheet is conceivable. Since the test strip is exposed, it cannot be denied that there is a possibility that the perfume liquid adheres to the clothing, and the user must be careful about this point. In addition, since it is assumed that such a tester needs to be operated with both hands, it is difficult for a user to handle it easily.

The patent literature is as follows.
JP-T-2004-514477

  In a store, when a store clerk confirms the contents of a product, it is possible to test a necessary amount of perfume when necessary without opening at least one of the products for sale. Moreover, since the store clerk is required to try various different products in a short time, it is desired that the tester is light and can be handled quickly with one hand in order to improve the work efficiency.

  In addition, when it is assumed that a large number of consumers will try out in product announcements to end consumers, in many cases, the end consumers will be targeted. Since mass production is premised on, it is a challenge to achieve a reduction in production costs.

The present invention according to claim 1 is a complete fitting in a container composed of a cylinder and a lid having a fitting part slidable with the cylinder as a volatile agent-dividing container such as a perfume tester. Provided with a volatile agent diffusion container characterized by having an elastic body in a compressed state inside, an volatile agent impregnating material inside, and a vent hole at any location other than the fitting portion By doing so, the above-mentioned problems are to be solved.

  Thus, in order to reduce the total weight, it is required to use a material as light as possible in each part. Many of the conventional volatile agent releasing containers have stored test strips made of absorbent paper impregnated with a volatile agent directly in the container, so the materials of other members constituting the tester including the container are as follows: I had to use materials that could withstand that. However, in the present invention, by covering the impregnating agent with a film, a volatile agent such as perfume liquid impregnated in the impregnating agent does not directly touch its surroundings, and thus does not impose restrictions on materials of other members. It is possible to select with a higher degree of freedom than emphasizing elements (safety, cost, weight, etc.) or preventing scent.

  In the present invention, the perfume tester takes a form in which a volatilizing agent such as a fragrance is ejected from a vent hole when the lid is pressed, instead of the conventional form of opening the container. Since the processing process after use is eliminated, complexity is reduced. In addition, since the volatile agent such as the perfume liquid or the member impregnated with the volatile agent such as the perfume liquid is not directly touched, the confirmation of the volatile agent such as the perfume test can be easily and quickly processed.

  Moreover, it becomes possible to use it with one hand by adopting a structure in which it is assumed that the user supports the cylinder with his palm and pushes the upper part of the lid with the thumb of the same arm.

  In addition, the production cost can be reduced by using low-priced materials and a simple design.

  The present invention according to claim 2 provides the volatile agent emanating container according to claim 1 by covering the periphery of the volatile agent impregnated material with a water-stopping packaging material. It is something to be solved.

  As a result, the volatile agent does not come into direct contact with the elastic body, and deterioration of the elastic body such as a sponge due to the volatile agent such as perfume liquid can be prevented.

  The present invention according to claim 3 intends to solve the above-mentioned problem by providing the volatilizing agent releasing container according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the elastic body is a sponge.

  That is, by using a lightweight and safe sponge material as a member used for the elastic body, the weight can be reduced and the safety can be improved.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the container, a vent hole is provided in an upper part of the lid, and the volatile agent emanating container according to any one of the first to third aspects is provided. It is something to try.

  This makes it convenient for smelling volatile agents such as perfume, and has a structure that does not easily cause problems such as the air holes being blocked by the hand gripped part. This means that the design cost can be reduced.

Thus, by implementing the present invention at the store, the store clerk can test the required amount of perfume when necessary without opening at least one of the products for sale when checking the product content. It becomes possible. In addition, since it is possible to perform a perfume test etc. by operating it with one hand without opening the container in a lightweight tester, it is easy to check different samples quickly. Contributes to work efficiency. In addition, since the volume of the fragrance spouted in one use is constant, unnecessary use can be avoided and waste can be saved. In addition, it can be used as a sample for the final consumer at the store after use.

On the other hand, by implementing the present invention, it is possible to enjoy the merits of the above contents even when used by the final consumer. In addition, when the final consumer is the target, a higher level of “safety” is pursued. However, according to the above-mentioned means, the safety of all members can be achieved without impairing the “functionality”. It is possible to use a highly specific material.

  In addition, as described above, by applying film processing to the test strip, there is no special restriction when selecting materials such as containers and elastic bodies, so it is possible to place importance on reducing the cost of each material. Become. In addition, the manufacturing cost can be reduced by a simple structure.

  Of the modes for carrying out the invention of the present invention, the mode that seems to be the best among the trials will be described below using the case where the volatilizer evaporating container is a perfume tester.

  As one form of this invention, what accommodated the test strip and the elastic body of the absorptive material property which permeated the perfume in the container comprised by a cylinder and a cover body can be considered.

  The container is constituted by a cylinder and a lid. The fitting portion between the cylinder and the lid is overlapped in a state where it is pushed in most and sealed, and the lid can slide in the axial direction with respect to the cylinder. At this time, the slidable range is not particularly limited, and a structure that can be completely separated may be used. However, it is not easy to prevent the cylinder body and the lid body from being fitted together after the separation. In that case, a stopper may be provided to prevent separation. In general, sliding in the rotational direction is often free, but if problems such as torsion occur, a rotation stopper or a guide guide may be provided.

  In addition, for the container body, the volatile agent is generally a liquid, but since it is less necessary and less likely to be directly touched, resistance to the liquid is often not required, and it is a material that is lighter than metal, glass, etc. It is also possible to use paper or the like. This not only reduces the weight of the perfume tester, but also has the properties suitable for fine printing on its surface. -It can be a tester that also serves as a sales promotion tool.

  The impregnating material is a material made of an absorbent material and impregnated with a volatile agent such as perfume. Generally, it is stored in a container and has a function of filling the container with a fragrance. This impregnating material can be applied to any part inside the container, but is preferably attached to an elastic body in order to prevent contact with the container and to efficiently diverge.

  In a state where force is applied, that is, in a state where the cylinder and the lid are completely fitted, the elastic body is subjected to an expansion and contraction restoring force that spreads in the axial direction inside the upper end of the lid and inside the lower end of the cylinder. Yes. On the other hand, in the free state where no force is applied, the cylinder and the lid are completely separated by the expansion / contraction restoring force of the elastic body, so that the cylinder and the lid other than this state are in an intermediate state fitted together. There is a need. In addition, when it is difficult to prevent or prevent the cylinder body and the lid body from being fitted after separation, it is preferable to fix the inside of the upper end of the lid body and the lower end of the cylinder body by various adhesive means such as an adhesive.

  This is because when the elastic body is a compressible elastic body such as a sponge or a spring, the elastic body length is the container length, that is, the inside of the upper end of the lid body in a state where the cylinder body and the lid body are completely fitted together. It can be simply configured by setting it to be larger than the interval (length) inside the lower end of the cylindrical body. Therefore, in the free state, that is, in the initial state, the lid body is lifted up by the difference by the elastic body.

  In this case, when the lid is pressed down by the user, the elastic body is compressed and stores a restoring force. Therefore, when the pressed state is released, it functions as providing a restoring force that pushes the lid up to the original position again. In order to effectively apply the energy of the restoring force, it is preferable that the distance between the elastic body and the cylinder inner diameter be as small as possible.

  About the installation position of a test strip, although it can install in any location in a cylinder, the structure pinched | interposed into two elastic bodies is also considered as one. In this case, the elastic body also has a function of fixing the test strip.

  As described in the previous section, when a structure in which a test strip is sandwiched between two elastic bodies is taken, if the perfume directly touches the elastic body, the elastic body may be deteriorated, but as shown in FIG. By wrapping the test strip with a film made of a water-repellent packaging material, it is possible to prevent the perfume liquid from flowing out to the surroundings and direct contact. By using this method and making the design such that the perfume does not directly touch the elastic body, it becomes possible to prevent the elastic body from deteriorating.

  Moreover, it becomes possible to adjust the divergence amount of the perfume in the container by changing the material and thickness of the film described in the preceding paragraph. The optimum film material / thickness can be selected according to the content required for the perfume testing machine, such as adjustment of the perfume fragrance or adjustment of the assumed usage period. For example, in consideration of resistance to perfume, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, and the like are conceivable.

  The vent hole is for ejecting the fragrance out of the container at the time of use. The user uses it to confirm the contents of the fragrance by smelling the fragrance that is ejected from the vent hole. The position, shape, number, etc. of the vents are not questioned. However, when the vents are provided at the top of the lid, it is convenient for sniffing volatile agents such as perfume and the vents are held by the hand-held part. Therefore, it is possible to realize a reduction in manufacturing cost because the structure is less likely to cause problems such as being blocked, and a low-cost material and a simple design are provided. However, it may be provided on the side. Moreover, when there is one vent hole, it is desirable that the aperture is as small as possible in order to suppress unnecessary transpiration of the fragrance. A plurality of holes may be provided in order to prevent complete blockage of the air holes.

  The volatile agent is generally in a liquid state before volatilization, but may be a solid that suddenly sublimes. In addition to various perfumes, the volatile agent is preferably an odor-emitting material, but other materials may be used.

Hereinafter, the method of use and the operation / function of the container corresponding thereto will be described.
In the container, a constant fragrance is always emitted from the test strip, and the air in the container is filled with the fragrance.

  The user first presses the lid in the container in the initial state, while fixing the cylinder, until the lower end of the lid moves to the lower end of the biting portion of the cylinder. As a result, the volume in the container is reduced, and a compressed volume of air is ejected from the vent hole.

  At that time, the air that is blown out is filled with fragrance, so the user can bring the nose close to the vent and sniff the air. Can be achieved.

  By releasing your hand from the pressed lid from the above state, the elastic body's restoring force pushes the lid up to its original position. As a result, the outer shape of the container does not depend on external energy and is initially Return to the state.

  When the outer shape of the container returns to the initial state, the lost volume of air due to the ejection from the vent hole is replenished into the container, so that it can be prepared for the next use.

  When the lid is pressed again by the user, the above flow is repeated.

  As mentioned above, the perfume is soaked in the test strip of absorbent material, and the test strip is covered with a film, so that liquid does not flow around it, so the material used for the container is There is no particular limitation. Therefore, materials such as paper that cannot be used with a normal perfume tester can be selected, which is advantageous in terms of weight reduction, safety, and price.

  By using a lightweight material such as sponge for the elastic body, it contributes to the realization of weight reduction of the entire container, and it is possible to improve safety compared to the use of a metal material such as a spring.

  In addition, if a highly airtight material is used for the elastic material, the fragrance will be filled only in the area blocked by the two elastic bodies, so use a low airtight material for the entire container. Compared to the case where the fragrance is full, less fragrance is required for the purpose of use of the tester, and the amount of fragrance emitted by the film can be reduced. Therefore, as a result, it is possible to expect the effect of extending the lifetime of the fragrance.

  As for the material of the test strip, cotton is generally used, but the most appropriate material can be used as appropriate depending on the type of other perfume and volatile agent. In this case, when the material is a sponge, it may be shared with an elastic body. Furthermore, the size of the volatile material may be adjusted as appropriate in relation to the amount of divergence, but in order to extend the period of use, the holding amount is increased, and the coating film is adjusted to reduce the volatile amount. Life span is extended.

  Although the above description has been made assuming that there are two elastic bodies, a structure in which vent holes are provided laterally using one elastic body is also conceivable.

  Next, the usage method in a store in case this application volatile agent dispersion | distribution container is a perfume test device is demonstrated.

  With such a form of the perfume tester, it is possible to confirm the product content by trying the fragrance blown out from the vent hole at the store without opening the product when the clerk confirms the product content. it can. Also, in the method of using the tester, it is possible to work with one hand by supporting the cylinder part with a palm and pushing the lid part with the finger of the same arm, and it is possible to test various different products in a short time. This contributes to improving the work efficiency of the required store clerk. In addition, since the volume of the fragrance spouted in one use is constant, unnecessary use can be avoided and waste can be saved. In addition, it can be used as a sample for the final consumer at the store after use.

In addition, the usage method in the final consumer in such a case will be described below. If it is assumed that a large number of testers will be distributed to final consumers for the purpose of sampling for the purpose of advertising and sales promotion, it is possible to suppress a part of the cost by using an inexpensive material for the container. it can. In addition, as the benefit of the final consumer who is a user, there is no need to open and close the container with both hands as in the conventional case, and it has excellent “operability” just by pressing the lid part with one hand. Demonstrate high usability when comparing with other products. Further, since the perfume liquid stored inside the container and various members, such as test strips, are not structured to be exposed outside the container, the perfume liquid or the like is not likely to adhere to the coating and can be used easily. Functionality ". Furthermore, by using a safe and lightweight material such as paper for the container and a sponge for the elastic body, high safety and weight reduction are realized.

  An example in which the present invention is applied to a perfume tester will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  As one embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, a test strip 3 made of an absorbent material in which a perfume is soaked in a container constituted by a cylinder 1 and a lid 2, and a sponge 4 </ b> A that is an elastic body, Those having 4B are conceivable.

  The container is composed of a cylinder 1 and a lid 2. The fitting part of the cylinder and the lid overlaps in a sealed state. As for the container, paper is used, and a product name, an image, etc. are written on the outer surface of the container, so that it also serves as an advertising / promotion tool.

  The cylindrical body 1 has a cylindrical bottom surface 11 formed only at the lower end of the cylindrical body, has a cylindrical shape with an open top surface, and has a fitting portion 12 at the top. On the other hand, the lid body 2 has a lid top surface 21 only at the upper end of the lid body, and the bottom surface is open. However, a vent hole 23 is provided in the center of the lid top surface 21. The main body portion 13 other than the fitting portion 12 of the cylindrical portion of the cylindrical body 1 and the cylindrical portion 22 of the lid body 2 have the same diameter, and come into contact in a completely fitted state. Yes. On the other hand, the fitting portion 12 of the cylindrical portion of the cylindrical body 1 has a diameter smaller than that of the main body portion 13 by the thickness of the cylindrical portion 22 of the lid 2 and is in a fitted state.

  The test strip 3 is composed of a test strip main body 31 and a packaging film 32 in which perfume is impregnated using a material made of an absorbent material. It is stored in a container and has a function of filling the container with a fragrance.

  The sponges 4A and 4B, which are elastic bodies, are fixed to the inside of the lid top surface 21 and the inside of the cylinder bottom surface 11 with an adhesive. At this time, the length of the sponges 4A and 4B is longer than the container length, that is, the distance between the lid top surface 21 in a completely fitted state and the bottom end of the cylindrical body bottom. Therefore, in the initial state, the lid body is lifted up by the difference by the sponges 4A and 4B.

  When the lid 2 is pressed by the user, the sponges 4A and 4B are compressed and accumulate restoring force. Therefore, when the pressed state is released, it functions as providing a restoring force that pushes the lid up to the original position again. In order to effectively apply the energy of the restoring force, the gap between the sponges 4A and 4B and the inner diameter of the cylinder is as small as possible so that the bending is minimized.

  As for the installation position of the test strip 3, as shown in FIG. 1, a structure sandwiched between two elastic bodies, that is, the sponge 4A and the sponge 4B, can be considered. In this case, the sponge 4 </ b> A and the sponge 4 </ b> B also have a function of fixing the test strip 3.

As described above, when the test strip is sandwiched between the two sponges 4A and 4B as shown in FIG. 1, when the perfume directly touches the sponges 4A and 4B, the sponges 4A and 4B are deteriorated. Although there is a fear, by wrapping the test strip main body 31 with the film 32 as shown in FIG. 3, the perfume liquid can be prevented from flowing out to the surroundings. By using this method so that the perfume does not directly touch the sponges 4A and 4B, the sponges 4A and 4B can be prevented from deteriorating.

  Moreover, it becomes possible by adjusting the raw material and thickness of a description film to adjust the divergence amount of the perfume in a container. The optimum film material / thickness is selected according to the content required for the testing machine, such as adjustment of perfume fragrance or adjustment of assumed usage period.

  The vent hole 23 is for ejecting the fragrance out of the container when used. The user confirms the content of the fragrance by smelling the fragrance that is ejected from the vent hole.

  The usage method and the operation / function of the device corresponding to it will be described below.

  In the container, a constant fragrance is constantly emanating from the test strip 3, and the air in the container is filled with the fragrance.

  First, the user presses the lid 2 in the initial state container while fixing the cylinder 1 until the lid lower end 24 moves until it contacts the fitting portion lower end 14 of the cylinder. As a result, the volume in the container is reduced as shown in FIG. 2, and compressed air volume is ejected from the vent hole 23.

  At that time, the air blown out is filled with fragrance, so the user achieves the original purpose of perfume tasting by bringing the nose close to the vent and sniffing the air It becomes possible to do.

  From the above state as shown in FIG. 2, by releasing the pressed lid 2, the restoring force of the sponges 4 </ b> A and 4 </ b> B pushes up the lid 2 to the original position. As a result, the outer shape of the container is It returns to the initial state as shown in FIG. 1 without depending on external energy.

  When the outer shape of the container returns to the initial state, the volume of air lost by the ejection from the vent hole is replenished in the container, and can be prepared for the next use.

  If the user presses the lid again as shown in FIG. 2, the above flow is repeated.

  As described above, the perfume is soaked into the test strip main body 31 made of absorbent material, and the test strip is covered with a film, so that the liquid does not flow out to the periphery of the test strip. The material is not particularly limited. Therefore, materials such as paper that cannot be used with a normal perfume tester can be selected, which is advantageous in terms of weight reduction, safety, and price.

  By using a lightweight material such as sponge for the elastic body, it contributes to the realization of weight reduction of the entire container, and it is possible to improve safety compared to the use of a metal material such as a spring.

  In addition, if a highly airtight material is used for the elastic material, the fragrance will be filled only in the area blocked by the two elastic bodies, so use a low airtight material for the entire container. Compared with the case where the fragrance is full, less fragrance is required for the purpose of use of the tester, and the film 32 can reduce the amount of fragrance emitted. Therefore, as a result, it is possible to expect the effect of extending the lifetime of the fragrance.

  Use cotton for the test strip material.

  The position of the vent hole may be any place other than the meshing portion. Although the lid top surface is desirable, it may be provided on the side surface. Moreover, it is desirable that the diameter is as small as possible in order to suppress unnecessary transpiration of the fragrance.

  Although the above description has been made assuming that there are two elastic bodies, a structure in which vent holes are provided laterally using one elastic body is also conceivable.

  As for the method of manufacturing such a perfume tester, first, an outer diameter cylinder and an inner diameter cylinder having a diameter that can be fitted to the inner surface of the cylinder are prepared. First, one end portion is rounded inward, and then cut by the length of the main body portion 13. A circular bottom plate having a diameter equal to the inner diameter of the outer diameter cylinder is cut out, inserted from the cut portion, and pushed toward the rounding portion. Further, the cylinder for the inner diameter is manufactured by pushing the inner diameter cylinder from the cutting portion and cutting the inner diameter cylinder so that the length protruding from the outer diameter cylinder becomes the length of the fitting portion.

  Next, another cylinder for an outer diameter is prepared, one end is rounded inward, and cut by the length of the lid 2 therefrom. A circular bottom plate having the diameter of the inner diameter of the outer diameter cylinder is cut out, and a hole for a vent hole is formed at the center thereof, and then inserted into the cut portion and pushed toward the rounding portion.

  In addition, two sponges of natural length are prepared, and a test strip body is also prepared. Here, after impregnating the test strip main body with liquid fragrance, prepare a film wider than the height of the test strip main body as shown in FIG. Wrap the package so that it covers the four sides of the back and sides, and then apply adhesive on the front and back, and then glue the front and back to the center of the sponge, with test strips at the center as shown in Figure 3. Sponge can be made.

  In this state, apply adhesive to both ends of the sponge with the test strip at the center, insert it inside the cylinder, and fit the lid to the cylinder at the fitting part to completely fit the lid. And a perfume tester was manufactured.

  The present invention has an impregnated material impregnated with a volatile agent such as a fragrance that volatilizes perfume and the like, and can emit the volatile agent by sliding the lid of the container. The present invention relates to a volatilizer evaporating container such as a perfume tester used in the above.

It is a perspective view at the time of applying this invention to a perfume tester. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the perfume test device of FIG. 1 fitted completely. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a sponge with a test strip at the central portion in the perfume tester of FIG. 1. It is a perspective view which shows the state in the middle of manufacture of the test strip in the perfume tester of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1: Cylindrical body 11: Cylindrical bottom face 12: Mating part 13: Main-body part 14: Lower end of fitting part 2: Lid body 21: Lid top surface 22: Cylindrical part 23: Vent 24: Lid lower end 3: Test strip 31: Test strip body 32: Film 4A, 4B: Sponge

Claims (4)

  In a container composed of a cylindrical body and a lid having a fitting portion that can slide with the cylindrical body, the container has an elastic body that is in a compressed state in a completely fitted state and is impregnated with a volatile agent. A volatilizing agent diffusion container characterized by having a material and providing a vent hole at any location other than the fitting portion.   2. The volatilizer emission container according to claim 1, wherein the volatile agent impregnating material is covered with a water-stopping packaging material.   3. The volatile agent-dividing container according to claim 1, wherein the elastic body is a sponge.   The volatilizer emitting container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the container is provided with a vent hole in an upper part of the lid.

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