JP2008061813A - Aromatic device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a user-friendly aromatic device capable of improving aromatic property. <P>SOLUTION: This aromatic device 10 for storing solid objects A including aromatic components includes a storage body 11 composed of a storage case 12 having a space S capable of storing the solid objects A in its inside and a lid part 13 attached to an opening 16 for inserting the solid objects A, and an installation means 15 attached to the storage body 11; and at least a part of the storage body 11 is formed into a net shape for ventilating between the space S and the outside of the storage body 11. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a fragrance device that can contain a solid material containing a fragrance component, and more particularly, to a fragrance device that can be used as an accessory or detachable from a portable object.

The fragrance device is worn by the user himself / herself or attached to the user's belongings, so that the fragrance drifts around the user according to the user's preference and specific purpose. The purpose of the fragrance device is, for example, to disperse the odor emitted by other people in crowds, crowded trains, etc. by drifting fragrance around the user.
Therefore, the method of using the device of the present invention is basically any part where the user can feel the fragrance familiar. Specific examples include necklaces, chest pendants, wrists, straps attached to mobile phones that are close to the face when used, and straps that can be attached to mobile phones in addition to straps. Is not limited.

  A conventional fragrance device has a structure shown in FIG. 12, for example. The fragrance device 100 includes a main body case 103 and a main body cap 104. The main body cap 104 is attached with a chain 105 for hanging around the user's neck. The main body case 103 accommodates a dedicated filter 106 having oil absorption. At the time of use, essential oil 107 containing a predetermined amount (for example, 2 to 3 drops) of fragrance component from essential oil bottle 101 is soaked into dedicated filter 106, and main body case 103 is closed by main body cap 104. The essential oil 107 accommodated in the main body case 103 is volatilized by the body temperature of the user and is volatilized from the opening 105 formed in the main body cap 104 to the atmosphere around the fragrance device 100.

However, the conventional fragrance device 100 needs to supply essential oil again when the fragrance becomes weak. At this time, the user removes the main body cap 104 and injects the essential oil from the essential oil bottle 101. However, it is difficult to inject the essential oil into the dedicated filter 106 especially when going out, and there is room for improvement in terms of complexity. was there.
Moreover, since there is little fragrance amount volatilized from opening of the main body cap 104, it could not be said that fragrance performance was fully ensured depending on use environment.
Furthermore, since the essential oil is soaked into the special filter 106 accommodated in the main body case 103, the fragrance device 100 cannot distinguish what kind of essential oil is contained from the appearance, and what kind of kind the user himself / herself is. It may be difficult to know whether to use the essential oil, and it was not easy to use.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said situation, The objective is to provide a fragrance apparatus which can improve fragrance performance and is easy to use.

The above object of the present invention is achieved by the following configurations.
(1) A fragrance device for storing a solid material containing a fragrance component, comprising a storage case having a space capable of storing the solid material therein, and a lid attached to an opening into which the solid material is inserted. A container, and mounting means attached to the container, wherein at least a part of the container is formed in a mesh shape so as to ventilate the space and the outside of the container. A fragrance device.
(2) The fragrance device according to (1), wherein the mounting means is a string member that can be hung on a user's neck.
(3) The fragrance device according to (1), wherein the wearing means is a belt-like member that can be worn on a wrist or arm of a user.
(4) The fragrance according to (1) above, wherein the attachment means is a strap member that can be attached to a mobile phone, a member other than a strap, or a member that can be attached to a breast pocket or chest. apparatus.
(5) Any one of (1) to (4) above, wherein at least a part of the housing case is made of a transparent or translucent material so that the inside of the space can be visually recognized from the outside. A fragrance device according to claim 1.
(6) The fragrance device according to any one of (1) to (5), wherein the solid matter is in a gummy shape containing the fragrance component.
(7) The fragrance device according to any one of (1) to (6), wherein the fragrance component is an essential oil.

In the fragrance device of the present invention, since at least a part of the container that contains the solid material containing the fragrance component is formed in a mesh shape, the fragrance component that volatilizes inside the container is volatilized to the outside through the mesh portion. be able to.
When using the fragrance apparatus, it is only necessary to insert a solid substance containing an fragrance component into the container in advance, and it is not necessary to perform a complicated operation of pouring essential oil as in the conventional case, and it is easy to handle.
In addition, compared to a structure in which a single or a plurality of openings are formed in the container, the amount of fragrance of the fragrance component to be volatilized can be increased by forming it in a mesh shape, and sufficient fragrance performance can be secured. it can.
Furthermore, since the user can determine the inside of the container body from the mesh-shaped part, and can determine whether or not solid matter is stored in the container body with the lid portion closed, Convenience is good.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, a fragrance performance can be improved and a user-friendly fragrance apparatus can be provided.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the first embodiment of the fragrance apparatus of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating another state of the fragrance device of the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a procedure for using the fragrance device of the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a usage pattern of the fragrance device of the first embodiment.

Initially, the structure of the fragrance apparatus of 1st Embodiment is demonstrated.
The fragrance device 10 has a structure that accommodates a solid A containing an fragrance component. The fragrance device 10 includes a container 11 including a storage case 12 having a space S in which a solid A can be stored, and a lid 13 attached to an opening 16 into which the solid is inserted. The aromatic component and the solid A will be described later.

  In the container 11 of the present embodiment, the storage case 12 and the lid portion 13 are each formed in a hemispherical shape. A thread groove 12a is formed on the inner edge of the housing case 12 on the lid 13 side. In addition, a thread groove 13 a is formed at the edge of the housing case 12 side outside the lid portion 13. As shown in FIG. 2, the housing case 12 and the lid portion 13 constitute a substantially spherical housing body 11 by being screwed together by respective screw grooves 12 a and 13 a. The configuration in which the housing case 12 and the lid portion 13 are combined is not limited to the configuration in which the housing case 12 and the lid portion 13 are screwed together by the thread grooves 12a and 13a as long as they can be combined reliably. For example, it is good also as a structure which provides an engagement protrusion in one among the storage case 12 and the cover part 13, and it fits in the other.

  A connecting jig 14 is formed on the upper portion of the outer surface of the lid 13, and a connecting hole 14 a is opened in the connecting jig 14.

  A long string member 15 as a mounting means is inserted into the connection hole 14a of the connection jig 14.

The material of the string member 15 is not particularly limited as long as the state of being connected to the connecting jig 14 can be maintained, and metal, synthetic fiber, wood, cloth, rubber, or the like can be used.
Further, the string member 15 may have a linear shape, a chain shape, a shape knitted into a braid, or the like.
Furthermore, the string member 15 may be formed of a plurality of string members.

  The string member 15 has a predetermined length in the longitudinal direction according to the form to be used. The string member 15 may have, for example, a belt and a buckle for fastening the belt so that the length of the string member 15 can be adjusted. It is good also as a structure provided with the latching | locking part to perform.

  In the present embodiment, the housing case 12 and the lid portion 13 are formed in a mesh shape so that the space S and the outside of the housing body 11 can be ventilated. Here, all of the storage case 12 and the lid portion 13 may be formed in a mesh shape, or at least a part of the storage case 12 and the lid portion 13 may be formed in a mesh shape.

  The material of the housing case 12 and the lid portion 13 is not particularly limited as long as at least a part thereof can be formed in a mesh shape, and for example, synthetic resin, metal, wood, cloth, paper, rubber, or the like can be used. .

  The shape of the mesh can be arbitrarily designed as long as it does not interfere with the fragrance of the solid matter inside the container 11 and can be visually recognized from the outside. For example, the shape of the mesh can be hexagonal, square, triangular. Such as a polygon, a circle, or a shape imitating a character or a symbol.

  The shape of the container 11 is not limited to the spherical shape of the present embodiment, and may be, for example, a cube, a rectangular parallelepiped, a cylinder, a rectangular cylinder, a triangular pyramid, a cone, a letter, or a symbol as long as a solid object can be accommodated therein. The shape imitating or a shape combining these.

  The mesh-like area formed in the container 11 is preferably in the range of 10% to 100% with respect to the total surface area of the container 11. Further, the opening ratio is preferably in the range of 10% to 90% of the entire surface area. By carrying out like this, the fragrance volatilized from the solid substance accommodated in the inside of the container 11 can be efficiently volatilized in the atmosphere around the fragrance device 10.

Next, the use procedure of the fragrance apparatus 10 of this embodiment is demonstrated.
As shown in FIG. 3, the solid material A is put through the opening 16 of the housing case 12 in a state where the lid portion 13 is removed from the housing case 12 before use. At this time, a plurality of fragrance solids having different fragrances and shapes may be added. Thereafter, the lid 13 is attached to the housing case 12. And as shown in FIG. 4, the user H hangs the string member 15 on the neck.

  The fragrance is volatilized from the solid A stored in the inside of the container 11 due to the body temperature of the user H, passes through a mesh-shaped portion formed in the container 11, and the fragrance is volatilized outside the fragrance device 10. By carrying out like this, a fragrance can be volatilized to the atmosphere around user H.

Next, the fragrance component according to the present invention will be described.
Preferred examples of the fragrance component include essential oils, active ingredients contained in essential oils, synthetic fragrances, animal fragrances, these active ingredients and simple compounds, and essential oils or active ingredients contained in essential oils are preferred.

  The essential oils used in the present invention include, for example, ylang ylang essential oil, geranium essential oil, lavender essential oil, jasmine essential oil, chamomile essential oil, laventin essential oil, hyssop essential oil, rose essential oil, neroli essential oil, cedarwood essential oil, eucalyptus essential oil, cypress essential oil, hinoki essential oil , Sandalwood essential oil, juniper essential oil, tea tree essential oil, pine essential oil, patchouli essential oil, orange essential oil, grapefruit essential oil, lime essential oil, lemon essential oil, citronella essential oil, bergamot essential oil, peppermint essential oil, rosemary essential oil, clary sage essential oil, clove Examples include natural essential oils such as essential oil, thyme essential oil, fennel essential oil, marjoram essential oil, Melissa essential oil, rosewood essential oil, basil essential oil, butte essential oil, and cinnamon essential oil. Of these, ylang ylang essential oil, geranium essential oil, cedarwood essential oil, eucalyptus essential oil, cypress essential oil, orange essential oil, grapefruit essential oil, lime essential oil, peppermint essential oil and rosemary essential oil are preferred. A combination of these essential oils may be used.

  The active ingredients of essential oils include, for example, linalool, linalyl acetate, 1-limonene, 1-menthol, α-pinene, β-pinene, citral, cineol, d-camphor, thymol, eugenol, cinhydraldehyde, camazulene, tyranol-4 , Borneol, α-terpineol, β-terpineol, terpineol-4, geraniol, nerol, α-santalol Examples include all oxide, manoyl oxide, citronellal and the like. Moreover, you may use combining these active ingredients in multiple numbers.

  The solid A contains an aroma component. Although content of the fragrance | flavor component in the solid substance A can be adjusted suitably, 0.1-80 mass% is preferable, 1-70 mass% is more preferable, 5-60 mass% is especially preferable.

  The solid material A is not particularly limited as long as it does not have fluidity and does not spill out from the mesh portion of the container 11. The form of the solid A is gummy, granular, capsule, sheet, solid or the like. The shape of the solid object A is not particularly limited as long as it can be accommodated in the container 11, for example, a cubic shape, a rectangular parallelepiped shape, a triangular pyramid shape, a conical shape, a spherical shape, a shape imitating a letter or a symbol, or these It can be a combined shape.

  Here, the gummy shape means a shape having a certain shape and a certain degree of elasticity. As a gummy-like thing, you may have edible property by adjusting an additive suitably. In this way, it is possible to prevent harming the user even if the food is accidentally eaten. Moreover, by adjusting suitably with the additive of a predetermined taste beforehand, while using as an aromatic component, it is also possible for a user to eat intentionally during and after use.

As the gummy solid A, there is one in which a gelatin substance is immersed in a liquid containing an aromatic component, and a predetermined amount of the aromatic component is previously contained in the gelatin substance.
Further, there may be mentioned a solution in which a predetermined amount of an aromatic component is emulsified and dispersed in a solution containing a gelling polymer. Examples of the polymer having a gelling action include gelatin, carrageenan, agar, and pectin. A combination of these may also be used. The content of the polymer is preferably 5 to 25% by mass, more preferably 7 to 23% by mass, and particularly preferably 10 to 20% by mass. The method of emulsification dispersion is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include ultrasonic dispersion and homogenizer dispersion.
Moreover, the structure which enclosed the aromatic component in the capsule using gelatin is also mentioned. In the case of a capsule, a self-cut capsule or the like is preferably used.

  Further, the gelatin material may be colored by mixing predetermined coloring matters. By doing so, a colored gummy solid A can be produced. Examples of the colored product include pigments and dyes.

  As the sheet-like solid A, for example, a sheet having at least one aroma component-containing layer can be used. The sheet may be formed with at least one fragrance component transmission layer laminated on the fragrance component-containing layer.

  As the solid object A, a solid object containing an aromatic component can be used. As the solid object, cloth, wood, synthetic resin, inorganic porous material, or the like can be used. What contains an aromatic component beforehand may be shape | molded, and after shaping | molding, it may be immersed in the liquid containing an aromatic component and an aromatic component may be contained.

  When the solid A containing the fragrance component is stored, it can be stored and stored in the storage container 1 as shown in FIG. The storage container 1 is preferably formed with a hermetic seal portion 1a such as a vacuum chuck in order to seal the contained solid material A from the outside atmosphere.

  The material of the storage container 1 is not particularly limited as long as the fragrance component of the solid A can be shielded, but a bag or a container obtained by processing a polyester film, a polyethylene film, a polypropylene film, an aluminum film or the like into a bag shape is preferably used. Is done. Moreover, the bag and container which processed the multilayer film which combined these are used suitably.

  FIG. 5 shows a second embodiment of the fragrance device according to the present invention. In the embodiments described below, members having the same configuration / action as those already described are denoted by the same or corresponding reference numerals in the drawings, and description thereof is simplified or omitted.

  In the fragrance device 20 of the present embodiment, the housing case 22 constituting the housing body 21 is made of a transparent or translucent material. Further, at least a part of the housing case 22 may be made of a transparent or translucent material.

  Here, the transparent or translucent material is not particularly limited as long as the inside of the container 21 can be visually recognized from the outside, and for example, glass, synthetic fiber, or the like can be used. The color of the transparent or translucent material is not particularly limited as long as the solid A inside the container 21 can be visually recognized from the outside, and can be colorless or any color.

  In the fragrance device 20 of the present embodiment, since at least a part of the housing case 22 constituting the housing body 21 is made of a transparent or translucent material, the user closes the lid portion 13 of the housing body 21. In this state, the solid substance A accommodated in the container 21 can be visually recognized through a portion made of a transparent or translucent material.

  FIG. 6 shows a third embodiment of the fragrance device according to the present invention. Fig.6 (a) is a perspective view which shows the fragrance apparatus of this embodiment. FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating a state in which FIG.

  The fragrance device 30 of this embodiment includes a substantially cylindrical container 31 including a housing case 32 having a substantially cylindrical shape and a lid portion 33 that can be attached to and detached from an end surface of the housing case 32.

  A connecting jig 34 is formed in the lid portion 33 of the container 31, and a string member 35 that functions as a mounting means is inserted into a connecting hole 34 a formed in the connecting jig 34. The connecting jig 34 and the string member 35 can be the same as those in the above embodiment.

  The side surface of the housing case 32 is formed in a mesh shape, and the space inside the housing body 31 and the outside of the housing body 31 can be ventilated. Note that at least a part of the side surface of the housing case 32 may be formed in a mesh shape. Further, at least a part of the lid portion 33 may be formed in a mesh shape.

  FIG. 7 shows a fourth embodiment of the fragrance device according to the present invention. Fig.7 (a) is a perspective view which shows the fragrance apparatus of this embodiment. FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating a state in which FIG.

  The fragrance device 40 is provided with a substantially triangular pyramid-shaped housing body 41 including a housing case 42 having a substantially triangular pyramid shape and a detachable lid portion 43 in the vicinity of the apex portion of the housing case 42.

    A connecting jig 44 is formed in the lid portion 43 of the container 41, and a string member 45 that functions as a mounting means is inserted into a connecting hole 44 a formed in the connecting jig 44. The connecting jig 44 and the string member 45 can be the same as those in the above embodiment.

  The side surface of the housing case 42 is formed in a mesh shape, and the space inside the housing body 41 and the outside of the housing body 41 can be ventilated. Note that at least a part of the side surface of the housing case 42 may be formed in a mesh shape. Further, at least a part of the lid 43 may be formed in a mesh shape.

  8 and 9 show a fifth embodiment of the fragrance device according to the present invention. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the fragrance device of the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of use of the fragrance device of the present embodiment.

  The fragrance device 50 of the present embodiment is configured to be used by being attached to the mobile phone P. The basic configuration of the fragrance device 50 is the same as that of the above embodiment. However, in the fragrance device 50, a strap member 55 that functions as a mounting means is connected to the container 51. A part of the strap member 55 is formed with an attachment portion 55a for attaching to the mobile phone P.

  In FIG. 8, the structure of the first embodiment is used as the container 51, but the shape of the container 51 is not particularly limited as long as the strap member 55 can be attached. For example, the container 51 is substantially cylindrical as in the third and fourth embodiments. It may be a shape or a triangular pyramid shape.

  The material of the strap member 55 is not particularly limited, but a material made of synthetic fiber, cloth, rubber, wood, metal, or a combination thereof can be used.

  10 and 11 show a sixth embodiment of the fragrance device according to the present invention. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the fragrance device of the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of use of the fragrance device of the present embodiment.

  The fragrance device 60 of the present embodiment is configured to be used by being worn on a user's wrist or arm. The basic configuration of the fragrance device 60 is the same as that of the above embodiment. In the fragrance device 60, a belt-like member 65 that functions as a mounting means is connected to the container 61. A belt fastening jig such as a buckle (not shown) may be formed on a part of the belt-like member 65.

  In FIG. 10, the container 61 has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment. However, if the belt-like member 65 is attached, the shape of the container 61 is not particularly limited. For example, as in the third and fourth embodiments. A substantially cylindrical shape or a triangular pyramid shape may be used.

  The material of the belt-shaped member 65 is not particularly limited, but a material made of synthetic fiber, cloth, rubber, wood, metal, or a combination thereof can be used.

  The fragrance device according to the present invention may be a safety pin or the like whose mounting means is formed on a part of the container. For example, the fragrance device can be mounted by attaching the safety pin to a breast pocket or chest of a user's clothes. It may be a brooch type.

In the fragrance device of the present invention, since at least a part of the container that contains the solid material containing the fragrance component is formed in a mesh shape, the fragrance component that volatilizes inside the container is volatilized to the outside through the mesh portion. be able to.
When using the fragrance apparatus, it is only necessary to insert a solid substance containing an fragrance component into the container in advance, and it is not necessary to perform a complicated operation of pouring essential oil as in the conventional case, and it is easy to handle.
In addition, compared to a structure in which a single or a plurality of openings are formed in the container, the amount of fragrance of the fragrance component to be volatilized can be increased by forming it in a mesh shape, and sufficient fragrance performance can be secured. it can.
Furthermore, since the user can determine the inside of the container body from the mesh-shaped part, and can determine whether or not solid matter is stored in the container body with the lid portion closed, Convenience is good.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to embodiment mentioned above, A suitable deformation | transformation, improvement, etc. are possible.

It is a figure explaining the structure of 1st Embodiment of the fragrance apparatus of this invention. It is a figure which shows another state of the fragrance apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the use procedure of the fragrance apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the usage pattern of the fragrance apparatus of 1st Embodiment. 2nd Embodiment of the fragrance apparatus concerning this invention is shown. 3rd Embodiment of the fragrance apparatus concerning this invention is shown. 4 shows a fourth embodiment of an aroma apparatus according to the present invention. It is a figure which shows 5th Embodiment of the fragrance apparatus concerning this invention. It is a figure explaining the usage example of the fragrance apparatus of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows 6th Embodiment of the fragrance apparatus concerning this invention. It is a figure explaining the usage example of the fragrance apparatus of 6th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the structure of the conventional fragrance apparatus.

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10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 Fragrance device 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61 Container 15, 35, 45, 55, 65 Mounting means A Solid

Claims (7)

A fragrance device for containing a solid substance containing a fragrance component,
A container comprising a housing case having a space capable of housing the solid material therein, and a lid portion attached to an opening into which the solid material is inserted;
Mounting means attached to the container,
At least a part of the container is formed in a mesh shape so as to ventilate the space and the outside of the container.   The fragrance device according to claim 1, wherein the attachment means is a string member that can be hung on a user's neck.   The fragrance device according to claim 1, wherein the wearing means is a belt-like member that can be worn on a wrist or arm of a user.   The fragrance device according to claim 1, wherein the attachment means is a strap member that can be attached to a mobile phone, a member other than a strap, or a member that can be attached to a breast pocket or a chest.   The fragrance device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein at least a part of the housing case is made of a transparent or translucent material so that the inside of the space can be visually recognized from the outside.   The fragrance device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the solid is in a gummy shape containing the fragrance component.   The fragrance device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the fragrance component is an essential oil.

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