JP2008067984A - Dehumidification implement for shoe - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a dehumidification implement for a shoe, which is inserted into a shoe for drying purpose, which can withstand repeated use and demonstrate superior dehumidifying effect for a long period, has excellent handleability for example in putting in and out of the shoes and is safely disposed of. <P>SOLUTION: A dehumidification implement body 2 for shoes is composed of a porous wood fiber plate having a density of less than 0.4 g/cm<SP>3</SP>, and is stored in a housing body 1 of a moisture-permeable nonwoven fabric and formed into a shoe dehumidification implement A sized and shaped so as to be arranged inside shoes. With the dehumidification implement body composed of the wood fiber plate, the inside of the entire shoes can be evenly dehumidify, and after the dehumidification, it can be dried in the sun or the like and reused. Further, when disposing of the dehumidification implement after a long time use, the wood fiber plate can be safely treated. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an improvement of a shoe dehumidifier that dehumidifies by being housed inside a shoe.

Since shoes are extremely poor in air permeability, moisture is easily generated and stuffiness is likely to occur, resulting in poor comfort and possible bad odors. Conventionally, deodorizers and dehumidifiers have not been installed in shoes after wearing. Inserted to deodorize and dehumidify. As such a dehumidifier for shoes, for example, as described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, as a deodorant and dehumidifier in a storage body such as a non-woven bag having air permeability and moisture permeability. What sealed silica gel is known. A box-like container having moisture permeability in which calcium chloride is contained in addition to silica gel is also known.
JP 2004-194696 A Utility Model Registration No. 3119385

  However, since calcium chloride absorbs moisture using deliquescence, it is difficult to reuse, and environmental problems arise because it must be disposed of as plastic dust when discarded. . Furthermore, since calcium chloride becomes a high-concentration aqueous solution when it absorbs moisture, it may ooze out or leak from the storage container, which may contaminate the shoes being dried. Therefore, there is a problem that versatility is lacking.

  On the other hand, when silica gel is used as a dehumidifying agent, silica gel can be reused by drying in the sun even if it absorbs moisture, but when it is discarded, it is disposed of as plastic dust like calcium chloride. Environmental load increases because it is necessary. In addition, calcium chloride and silica gel are fine particles, and the place where shoes are dried with this desiccant is usually in the home, so care and consideration should be taken so that infants and pets do not accidentally eat and drink or get into eyes. Is required. In addition, depending on how these desiccants are packed in a storage body such as a bag or a container, there is a problem that variations in contact with moisture occur and it becomes difficult to exhibit a predetermined moisture absorption performance throughout. .

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and the object of the present invention is to have an excellent moisture absorption function, and even if it absorbs moisture, it can be easily reused if it is dried by sun drying etc. It can be used for a long period of time as a shoe drying tool, and of course can exhibit uniform moisture absorption performance throughout, and also has good handleability and is suitable for infants, pets, etc. It is an object of the present invention to provide a dehumidifier for shoes that can be used without requiring consideration for safety and can be easily treated without causing any environmental problems at the time of disposal.

  In order to achieve the above object, a dehumidifier for shoes according to the present invention is formed in a size that can be stored in a shoe as described in claim 1, and is stored in the shoe to dehumidify the shoe. A dehumidifier for shoes to be performed, comprising a storage body and a dehumidifier main body housed in the storage body, and the storage body is formed of a material having moisture permeability such as a nonwoven fabric, while the main body of the dehumidifier is woody It is formed from a fiber plate material.

In the humidity control device for shoes configured as described above, the invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the dehumidifying device main body is formed of a wood fiber plate material having a density of less than 0.4 g / cm ^3. The invention according to No. 3 is characterized in that the storage body is formed in a bag shape or a box shape, and the dehumidifier main body is stored in the storage body so as to be able to be taken in and out.

  Furthermore, in the invention according to claim 4, at least one of a plurality of functions such as insect repellent, antifungal, antibacterial, antibacterial, deodorizing, deodorizing, and aroma is provided on at least one of the housing body and the dehumidifier main body. The invention according to claim 5 stores at least one medicine out of medicines having functions of fragrance, insect repellent, antibacterial, mold prevention and the like together with the main body of the dehumidifier. It is characterized by being. The invention according to claim 6 is characterized in that a humidity indicator is attached to the surface of the housing.

  According to the dehumidifier for shoes of the present invention, the main dehumidifier is not only a safe material because the main component is made of a wood fiber board material, but also has good moisture absorption and desorption performance. Excellent dehumidifying function as a dehumidifier, and even if it absorbs a large amount of moisture, it can be easily dehumidified by drying with a dryer or sun-dried, reducing moisture absorption and desorption performance It can be reused over a long period of time. Further, since the wood fiber plate material is a combustible material, it can be treated easily and safely without causing any environmental problems when discarded.

  Furthermore, since the dehumidifier main body is formed from a material having moisture permeability such as a nonwoven fabric, it does not impair the moisture absorption / release characteristics of the dehumidifier main body made of wood fiber plate material. The dehumidifier main body can be dried in a state where the dehumidifier main body is stored, and even if fiber debris constituting the dehumidifier main body comes out during use, it is prevented from coming out of the storage body. Therefore, there is no possibility of soiling the shoes being dried by this dehumidifier.

  In addition, the main dehumidifier is made of wood fiber board, so it is not only excellent in handleability such as being shaped and easy to put in and out of the shoes. The area in contact with the space of the shoe hardly changes and can form a stable humidity control space with no variation, and it can efficiently dehumidify the inside of the shoe by exhibiting a uniform moisture absorption function over the entire surface, Furthermore, even if it is disposed in the shoe for a long time and absorbs a large amount of moisture, the shape can be maintained without any deformation. In addition, the dehumidifier main body made of a wood fiber plate material is not only excellent in handleability as described above, but also ensures safety for infants, pets and the like.

According to the invention of claim 2, since the dehumidifier main body is composed of a porous wood fiber board having a density of less than 0.4 g / cm ^3, it is possible to exhibit good moisture absorption and desorption, and the shape of the shoe Therefore, it is possible to provide a dehumidifying tool that can be easily cut according to the size and can be applied to shoes of various sizes with high productivity and at low cost.

  According to the invention of claim 3, the storage body is formed in a bag shape or a box shape, and the dehumidifier main body is stored in the storage body so that it can be taken in and out. Of course, the main body of the dehumidifier deteriorated by long-term use can be replaced with a new main body of the dehumidifier without taking any trouble.

  According to the invention of claim 4, at least one of a plurality of functions such as insect repellent, fungicidal, antibacterial, antibacterial, deodorizing, deodorizing, and aroma is provided on at least one of the container and the dehumidifier main body. Since it provides, the dehumidifier for shoes according to the function requested | required can be provided. According to the invention of claim 5, since the container contains at least one medicine among the medicines having functions such as aroma, insect repellent, antibacterial, mold prevention and the like together with the main body of the dehumidifier, the container Even if the function of insecticide, antibacterial, fragrance, etc. is not given to the main body of the dehumidifier or the dehumidifier, the dehumidifier can be provided by adding a drug having a desired function among these drugs or by freely combining two or more drugs. Each function can be exhibited together with the dehumidifying function by the main body.

  According to the invention according to claim 6, since the humidity indicator is attached to the surface of the storage body storing the main body of the dehumidifier, when the storage body is inserted into the shoe and used, The amount of moisture absorption can be accurately and easily recognized. Therefore, when the amount of moisture absorption is large, it can be taken out immediately and dried by the sun, etc., and the inside of the shoe is prevented from becoming humid. be able to.

  Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a dehumidifying tool A for shoes, in which a dehumidifying tool main body 2 is housed in a storage body 1. 2 is made of a wood fiber plate, and is formed in a size and shape that can be laid and stored by inserting into a shoe, and the shape is rectangular in the figure, but as shown in FIG. Further, it may be formed into a shoe sole shape or insole shape having a certain thickness, or may be two or more divided pieces.

Examples of the wood fiber plate material on which the dehumidifier main body 2 is formed are a class A insulation board and a tatami board stipulated in JIS A5905, mainly composed of wood fibers, and a density of less than 0.4 g / cm ³ The dehumidifier main body 2 is formed by cutting into a size and shape that can be stored in shoes. If the density of the wood fiber board is 0.4 g / cm ³ or more, the porous property is lost and the moisture absorption / release property of the wood fiber board itself is lowered.

  On the other hand, the container 1 containing the dehumidifier main body 2 is a sheet material having moisture permeability, flexibility and flexibility such as nonwoven fabric, hemp, cotton, paper, etc., or a synthetic resin sheet material having no moisture permeability. The sheet material is provided with moisture permeability by providing a large number of small holes, and is formed in a bag shape or a box shape. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the dehumidifier main body 2 may be formed as a storage body 1 in a rectangular bag which is sealed so that it cannot be put in and out. However, as shown in FIG. A drawstring bag shape in which an opening 1 a into which the dehumidifying tool main body 2 can be taken in and out is formed on one end side in the direction, and the opening 1 a may be closed by tying the string-like object 3. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, one end opening 1a of the storage body 1 in which the dehumidifier main body 2 can be taken in and out may be configured to be opened and closed by a fastener 4, and as shown in FIG. The body 1 may be formed in a box shape, and one end of the box shape may be used as an opening / closing lid.

  The dehumidifier main body 2 is formed as a single piece in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, but as shown in FIG. 6, a large number of small pieces 2a made of wood fiber formed in a dice shape, The dehumidifying tool A may be stored in the storage body 1 and inserted into the shoe. In this case, the moisture-permeable container 1 may be formed in a cylindrical shape other than the box shape or the flat bag shape, and the wood fiber piece 2a may be a spherical shape or the like other than the dice shape. You may form in the shape of. As described above, when the small pieces 2a made of wood fiber stored in the storage body 1 are inserted into the shoe, they move according to the shape of the inside of the shoe, and the entire shape is moved along the inner surface of the shoe. It can be deformed together with the storage body 1, the moisture absorbing action can be efficiently performed with the increase of the moisture absorbing surface area, and the dehumidifying treatment of the shoes can be efficiently performed in a short time.

  In addition, the dehumidifier main body 2 or 2a made of the above-mentioned wood fiber plate material may be provided with at least one function among functions such as insect repellent, fungicidal, antibacterial, sterilizing, deodorizing, deodorizing and aroma. Good. In order to give these functions to the dehumidifier main body 2 and 2a, at the time of manufacturing the wood fiber board material, a desired drug among insecticide, mold, antibacterial, antibacterial, deodorant, deodorant, aroma and the like is added. You may add, and you may apply | coat a chemical | medical agent on the surface of a board | plate material made from a wood fiber. About the chemical | medical agent, a kind, and usage-amount, it can select suitably.

  Further, the storage body 1 may be provided with functions such as antibacterial, sterilization, and deodorization. In order to provide such a function, for example, a photocatalyst such as titanium oxide can be kneaded into the fibers forming the housing 1.

  In addition to providing functions such as insect protection, antibacterial, sterilization, and deodorization to the container 1 and the dehumidifier main body 2 and 2a as described above, the container 1 has an aroma, together with the dehumidifier main body 2 and 2a, You may store at least 1 chemical | medical agent among the chemical | medical agents which have functions, such as insect repellent, antibacterial, and mold prevention. Examples of such agents include fragrances such as resin fragrance beads, insect repellents such as pyrethroids, antibacterial agents such as metal ion complexes, and fungicides such as phenols.

  The housing 1 has a humidity indicator 5 attached to one corner on the surface thereof. The humidity indicator 5 is impregnated with, for example, cobalt chloride, and from blue to pink as the amount of moisture absorbed by the dehumidifier main bodies 2 and 2a in the storage body 1 increases through the storage body 1 having moisture permeability. It is configured to change color.

  The shoe dehumidifier A configured as described above is stored and used in a state of being laid in the shoe B as shown in FIG. 7, and the moisture in the shoe B passes through the storage body 1 having moisture permeability and dehumidifies. Moisture is absorbed by the ingredient main body 2. At this time, the surface of the main body 2 of the dehumidifying tool is in a state of being completely opposed to the space in the shoe B so that moisture can be uniformly absorbed therein, and the inside of the shoe B can be efficiently dehumidified. The moisture absorption amount of the dehumidifier main body 2 can be confirmed by visually observing the humidity indicator 5 attached to one corner of the surface of the storage body 1. In this case, the dehumidifier A is disposed in the shoe B so that the humidity indicator 5 is exposed to the outside of the shoe B's mouth, so that the dehumidifier A is not taken out from the shoe B. Confirmation can be done easily. When the moisture absorption amount of the dehumidifying tool main body 2 becomes large, the dehumidifying tool A is taken out from the shoe B, dried in the sun, etc., and used again as a humidity control tool. Next, specific examples of the present invention and comparative examples will be shown.

[Example 1]
A non-woven fabric made of polypropylene forms a flat drawstring bag with a width of 70 mm, a length of 200 mm, and a thickness between the front and back surfaces of 15 mm, and a wood fiber board material with a density of 0.34 g / cm ³ A dehumidifier for shoes was obtained by housing a rectangular dehumidifier main body having a width of 50 mm, a length of 180 mm, and a thickness of 10 mm. On the other hand, after preparing only one athletic shoe for men and measuring the weight of this athletic shoe, store the above two dehumidifiers for shoes in this athletic shoe in a stacked state and put it in a plastic bag in this state. And was allowed to stand in a temperature environment of 25 ° C. for 24 hours. After that, taking out the athletic shoes storing the dehumidifier for shoes from the plastic bag, removing the dehumidifier for shoes from this athletic shoe and measuring the weight change of the athletic shoes, the moisture absorption by the dehumidifier for shoes was calculated. However, the moisture absorption was 5.8 g.

[Comparative Example 1]
A shoe dehumidifier was obtained by storing 160 g of B-type silica gel as a dehumidifying material in the same container as in Example 1 above. The shoe dehumidifier was housed in the same athletic shoe as in Example 1, and the athletic shoe was put in a beryl bag and sealed, and left in this state at 25 ° C. for 24 hours. After that, taking out the athletic shoes containing the shoe dehumidifier from the plastic bag, removing the shoe dehumidifier from the athletic shoes and measuring the weight change of the athletic shoes, the amount of moisture absorbed by the shoe dehumidifier was calculated. However, the moisture absorption was 5.8 g.

[Comparative Example 2]
A shoe dehumidifier was obtained by storing 22 g of calcium chloride as a dehumidifying material in the same container as in Example 1 above. The shoe dehumidifier was housed in the same athletic shoe as in Example 1, and the athletic shoe was put in a beryl bag and sealed, and left in this state at 25 ° C. for 24 hours. After that, taking out the athletic shoes containing the shoe dehumidifier from the plastic bag, removing the shoe dehumidifier from the athletic shoes and measuring the weight change of the athletic shoes, the amount of moisture absorbed by the shoe dehumidifier was calculated. However, the moisture absorption was 5.4 g.

  As mentioned above, in the Example of this invention, it was confirmed that the moisture absorption amount equivalent to the comparisons 1 and 2 or more is obtained. In addition, since the dehumidifier is mainly made of wood fiber board, not only can the shoe dehumidifier be taken in and out of the shoe, but it can also be disposed of safely after long-term use without causing any environmental problems. can do.

The partial notch perspective view of the dehumidification tool for shoes. The perspective view which shows the modification of the dehumidifier for shoes. The perspective view of the dehumidifier for shoes formed by accommodating the main body of the dehumidifier in the drawstring bag-like storage body. The perspective view which shows another embodiment of a storage body. The perspective view of the dehumidifier for shoes which stores a dehumidifier main body in a box-shaped storage body. The perspective view of the dehumidifier for shoes using the dehumidifier main body which consists of many small pieces made from a wood fiber. The perspective view of the state which stored the dehumidification tool for shoes in shoes.

Explanation of symbols

A Dehumidifier for shoes B Shoes 1 Storage body 2 Dehumidifier main body 5 Humidity indicator

Claims (6)

  A shoe dehumidifier having a size that can be stored in a shoe and dehumidifying the shoe by storing it in the shoe, comprising a storage body and a dehumidifier main body housed in the storage body. The shoe dehumidifier is characterized in that the container is made of a material having moisture permeability such as a nonwoven fabric, while the dehumidifier is mainly made of a wood fiber plate material. The shoe dehumidifier according to claim 1, wherein the dehumidifier mainly comprises a wood fiber plate having a density of less than 0.4 g / cm ³ .   The shoe dehumidifier according to claim 1, wherein the container is formed in a bag shape or a box shape, and the main body of the dehumidifier is detachably stored in the container.   At least one of a plurality of functions such as insect repellent, fungicidal, antibacterial, sterilizing, deodorizing, deodorizing, and aroma is imparted to at least one of the container and the dehumidifying tool main body. The dehumidifier for shoes according to claim 1, claim 2 or claim 3.   Claim rain 1, claim 2 or claim 3 characterized in that at least one medicine among the medicines having functions such as fragrance, insect repellent, antibacterial, mold prevention and the like is housed together with the main body of the dehumidifier. Dehumidifier for shoes described in 1.   The dehumidifier for shoes according to claim 1, 3, 4, or 5, wherein a humidity indicator is attached to a surface of the storage body.

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