JP2008114140A - Device for generating scented atmosphere - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device for generating a scented atmosphere by which the scented atmosphere in a room is finely produced corresponding to the preference of users through everyday life. <P>SOLUTION: The device for generating the scented atmosphere comprises respective spray nozzles 1a-1d facing an indoor space, a plurality of perfume vessels 2a-2d for independently supplying a liquid perfume to the nozzles, an air compressor 3 for supplying compressed air to each of spray nozzles 1a-1d, solenoid valves 5a-5d for carrying out the supply and the stoppage of compressed air to each of spray nozzles 1a-1d by providing respective air supply passages 4a-4d between the air compressor and respective spray nozzles 1a-1d and a control part 7 for controlling the action of the compressor 3 and the opening and closing action of each of solenoid valves 5a-5d while linking to each other and the liquid perfume of the scent selected by the users is sprayed in the room to fill to the favorite scented atmosphere. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a scented atmosphere device that creates a tasteful scented atmosphere in a room and produces a feeling of relaxation, refreshment, refreshing awakening, etc. for a user throughout the day.

Conventionally, as a means of enjoying a scent in an indoor space such as a living room or bedroom, a volatile or sublimable room fragrance is placed in a suitable place in the room or a scent or scented candle is used. There is. Also, there are people who can enjoy the scent by arranging flowers and drinking fragrant tea. Applying perfume to your body or spraying is one way to enjoy the scent, and there are various ways to enjoy the scent in your life.
However, it is difficult for modern people to afford to enjoy the scent indoors, and in many cases, they use handy fragrance sprays or indoor fragrances that only need to be placed in a suitable place. With this, it is impossible to create a delicate mood through the scent, and many people have the desire to spend a pleasant and refreshing day by producing the scent according to their personal taste.
In addition, it is unknown about the existence of the literature regarding the apparatus which can create the atmosphere of a scent in the room and can produce the day more finely according to the user's preference.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described conventional circumstances, and its intended processing is as follows.
An object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for generating a scent atmosphere that finely produces a scent in a room according to the user's preference throughout the day.

The present invention employs the following technical means in order to achieve the above object.
The scent atmosphere generating device according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of spray nozzles directed to an indoor space, a plurality of fragrance containers for supplying liquid fragrances to the spray nozzles, and compressed air supplied to the spray nozzles. An air compressor, an electromagnetic valve that is provided in each air supply passage that communicates between the air compressor and each spray nozzle to supply and stop compressed air to each spray nozzle, the operation of the air compressor, and each electromagnetic The control unit is configured to control the opening / closing operation of the valve in association with each other.
Any of the above-described spray nozzles may be used as long as it is an existing spray nozzle. However, it is preferable that the liquid perfume can be sprayed over a wide range with a mist as fine as possible. It is preferable to select different types of liquid fragrance to be filled in the fragrance container that supplies the liquid fragrance to each of the jet nozzles described above according to the user's preference. Further, all the configurations of the present apparatus can be carried together in a compact manner so that the installation location can be freely changed, or can be placed at a specific location in the room.

The scent atmosphere generation device of the second invention is the scent atmosphere generation device of the first invention, wherein the control unit includes a timer corresponding to one day, and is predetermined at a predetermined time in the day. It is comprised so that the spraying time zone which sprays the liquid fragrance | flavor set from this spray nozzle for a predetermined time can be set.
The timer corresponds to, for example, 24 hours a day, and operates in the same manner as a normal clock according to the actual time. Moreover, a control part sprays a predetermined | prescribed liquid fragrance | flavor from a predetermined spray nozzle in the spraying time slot | zone which the user set based on this timer.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a scent atmosphere generating device, wherein the control unit includes an operation unit, and is configured such that a spray nozzle, a spray liquid fragrance, and a spray time zone can be set in advance by operation from the operation unit. Is.
The operation section preferably has an input function such as selection of a spray time zone and a spray nozzle, and a display function as a setting operation.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the scent atmosphere generating device, wherein each fragrance container has a mounting portion for mounting a replaceable cartridge, and the mounting portion is mounted with a cartridge containing a liquid fragrance. The liquid perfume is filled corresponding to each spray nozzle.
As the cartridge, any existing one may be used as long as it contains liquid fragrance and can be detachably mounted corresponding to each spray nozzle. In addition, it is preferable to prepare in advance cartridges that contain different types of liquid perfume than the number of spray nozzles.

According to the scented atmosphere generator of the present invention, the following excellent actions and effects can be expected.
The scent atmosphere generating apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of spray nozzles capable of spraying liquid fragrance, and can sequentially spray a plurality of different types of liquid fragrance from these spray nozzles.
Therefore, the user can fill the indoor atmosphere with a favorite scent at any time by directly operating the above control unit or by programming the spraying operation, so that the user can feel relaxed and refreshed. You can enjoy yourself while sleeping, comfortably while choosing your favorite fragrance in your life like never before, and you can heal and refresh your mind and body using the fragrance.

The scent atmosphere generation device of the second invention is the scent atmosphere generation device of the second invention, wherein the control unit is provided with a timer corresponding to one day in the scent atmosphere generation device of the first invention. Thus, the spray time zone in which the liquid perfume set from the predetermined spray nozzle for a predetermined time is sprayed for the predetermined time in the day can be set.
Therefore, the user can automatically fill the room with a favorite scent at a desired time of day, for example, to wake up refreshingly while feeling the scent in the morning, or to relax at night Enjoy the relaxing scent of flowers, change your mood with your favorite scent between hours, and live while watching the clock, but also enjoy the space to spend time while enjoying the production of various scents Obtainable.

  The scent atmosphere generating device of the third invention is configured such that an operation unit is provided in the control unit, and the spray nozzle, the spray liquid fragrance, and the spray time zone can be set in advance by operation from the operation unit. It is possible to quickly and easily set the spraying time zone where the scent is generated and the type of scent.

  The scent atmosphere generating device according to the fourth aspect of the present invention includes a mounting portion for mounting a replaceable cartridge as each fragrance container. Since the liquid fragrance is filled and replaced, the liquid fragrance can be easily replaced and filled, and a large number of different types of liquid fragrance can be stored. More scent can be enjoyed in a timely manner.

Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the scent atmosphere generating apparatus of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. FIG. 1 systematically shows the configuration of the scent atmosphere generator A of the present application.
The scent atmosphere generator A branches into four spray nozzles 1a to 1d, four fragrance containers 2a to 2d for separately supplying different types of liquid fragrances to these nozzles, and four systems. An air compressor 3 that supplies compressed air to the spray nozzles 1a to 1d through the air supply paths 4a to 4d and electromagnetic valves 5a to 5d that are installed one by one in each of the air supply paths 4a to 4d are provided.
These configurations are housed in a relatively compact main body case, and are installed at one corner of the indoor space b like the scented atmosphere generator A shown in FIG. In the case of the scented atmosphere generator A according to the present embodiment, it is portable and can be moved and installed anywhere as long as it has a power outlet.
As described above, the compressed air supplied from the air compressor 3 is configured to be supplied to the spray nozzles 1a to 1d via the four air supply paths 4a to 4d. The air supply paths 4a to 4d are formed of existing air pipes or the like, and are branched as shown in FIG. 1 by branching them using joint pipes or the like and connected to the spray nozzles 1a to 1d.

On the other hand, the fragrance containers 2a to 2d for supplying the liquid fragrance are individually connected to the spray nozzles 1a to 1d, and different types of liquid fragrance are supplied to the individual spray nozzles. Therefore, the liquid fragrance | flavor of the scent which a user desires is supplied from each spray nozzle 1a-1d, and it sprays toward the indoor space b with compressed air (FIG. 2). Each of the spray nozzles 1a to 1d is preferably supported in an obliquely upward direction, for example, upward 45 ° in order to spray the liquid fragrance over a wide range toward the indoor space b. In addition, you may comprise so that the direction of each spray nozzle 1a-1d can be changed arbitrarily.
Each of the spray nozzles 1a to 1d is preferably a precise type capable of spraying liquid perfume as fine particles as possible over a wide range. For example, a nozzle used for precise disinfection can be suitably used. The liquid fragrance sprayed as fine particles can be quickly vaporized to fill the indoor space b with a slight scent. Incidentally, depending on the type of nozzle, the particles are coarse, and the sprayed liquid fragrance may wet the floor, table, etc., so selection of the spray nozzle performance and spray type is very important.

Perfume containers 2a to 2d for supplying liquid fragrances are connected to the spray nozzles 1a to 1d, respectively. These fragrance containers 2a to 2d are of the cartridge type, and are constituted by cartridge mounting portions 21a to 21d that communicate with the spray nozzles 1a to 1d and fragrance cartridges 22a to 22d that are replaceably mounted to these. It is. Different types of liquid fragrances are enclosed in the fragrance cartridges 22a to 22d, and the fragrance cartridges 22a to 22d are attached to the cartridge mounting portions 21a to 21d of the arbitrary spray nozzles 1a to 1d. Liquid fragrance is configured to be supplied.
Although the fragrance cartridges 22a to 22d have the same external shape, four or more types of liquid fragrances to be enclosed and accommodated, for example, 8 to 10 kinds of liquid fragrances are prepared, and each fragrance cartridge is provided. It is preferable to put a display sticker such as the name of the fragrance so that the type of the liquid fragrance enclosed therein can be understood.
That is, the user selects four kinds of favorite fragrances from the liquid fragrances prepared in advance, and the fragrance cartridges 22a to 22d are mounted on the cartridge mounting portions 21a to 21d of the fragrance containers 2a to 2d. Keep it. In addition, the type of liquid fragrance sprayed from the spray nozzles 1a to 1d can be easily changed by replacing the fragrance cartridge with another one, and even when the liquid fragrance is used up, a new fragrance cartridge can be used. Refilling with liquid fragrance can be performed by exchanging it with a new one.

  As described above, the four air supply passages 4a to 4d that connect the air compressor 3 and the spray nozzles 1a to 1d are provided with solenoid valves 5a to 5d, respectively. These solenoid valves 5a to 5d turn on / off the supply of compressed air from the air compressor 3 toward the spray nozzles 1a to 1d. The opening / closing operation is performed at a predetermined timing based on the electrical signal sent from the unit 7. That is, the liquid fragrance is sprayed from the spray nozzles 1a to 1d opened in the electromagnetic valves 5a to 5d. The operations of the solenoid valves 5a to 5d and the operation of the air compressor 3 are synchronized by the control of the control unit 7.

  As long as the air compressor 3 is compact, any existing one may be used. For example, a compact linear compressor or the like is preferable because of its excellent quietness. The air compressor 3 is in electrical communication with the control unit 7, operates based on an electrical signal from the control unit 7, and stops. The compressed air supplied from the air compressor 3 to the base supply passage 4 serving as the basis of the four air supply passages 4 a to 4 d is supplied to the air supply passages 4 a to 4 d via the manual valve 8 installed in the base supply passage 4. Distributed. The above-described manual valve 8 adjusts the amount of compressed air supplied to the spray nozzles 1a to 1d via the air supply passages 4a to 4d to increase / decrease the spray amount of the liquid fragrance, and its opening degree is It is moderately adjusted by the user's hand.

The control unit 7 is configured using a microcomputer. The control unit 7 includes a timer 9 that operates continuously for 24 hours corresponding to the time of a day, as in a normal timepiece, and a control operation is executed based on the time that the timer 9 is set. Further, the control unit 7 includes a compact console 10 having an input button and a display unit that indicates setting contents such as time and spray nozzle specification, liquid fragrance type, and the like. The operation of the compressor 3 and the operation of the electromagnetic valves 5a to 5d are controlled based on the time series, and a spray time zone program is set.
That is, the function of the control unit 7 controls the liquid fragrance of the scent desired by the user to be sprayed for a predetermined time from the corresponding spray nozzle at a time desired by the user, and this spray time zone is changed a plurality of times during the day. It works to repeat. For example, it is possible to perform fine control such as selecting and spraying a favorite scent at morning, noon, night, before going to bed, and the like.
As described above, the fragrance spraying time zone program is automatically executed by setting in advance in the control unit 7. It is preferable that several kinds of spray time zone programs are set in the control unit 7 in advance, and a desired scent program is selected and executed according to the mood of the day. Moreover, the control part 7 can also spray the liquid fragrance | flavor of the kind desired directly from arbitrary spray nozzles 1a-1d by the manual operation from the console 10 separately from the program of a spray time slot | zone.
In addition, although it is also possible to spray simultaneously the liquid fragrance | flavor from which a fragrance differs from several spray nozzles 1a-1d, when a different kind of liquid fragrance | mist is sprayed and mixed indoors, it does not necessarily become a good fragrance. The perfume is preferably sprayed one by one.

By the way, it is widely known that aroma and mood are intimately related to each other as you can see from the fact that the term “aromatherapy” or “relaxation by aroma” is used as a matter of course. For example, it is known that the scent of lemon makes you feel refreshed and the smell of peppermint refreshes your head. In addition, the use of aromatic components produced by natural plants such as herbs to make the mind and body healthy is one of the natural remedies.
By using the scented atmosphere generating device A of the present invention configured as described above, it is possible to effectively incorporate a scented effect into life. An example of the operation will be described below.

  The user installs the scented atmosphere generator A at an appropriate location in the room. The place suitable for installation is the floor of the user's living space b, and the nozzles 1a to 1d are directed toward the center of the room. As an installation place, the place where the air conditioner c is installed above the four corners and the like of the floor which becomes a dead space is preferable (FIG. 2). As described above, when the liquid fragrance is sprayed under the air conditioner c, the vaporized scent is easily circulated through the air flow of the air conditioner, and an even scented atmosphere can be created throughout the indoor space b.

The user selects the type of scent according to the daily life, and mounts the liquid fragrance of the desired scent and the cartridges 22a to 22d on the cartridge mounting portions 21a to 21d corresponding to the spray nozzles 1a to 1d. In addition, the user operates the console 10 of the control unit 7 to select a desired fragrance type. That is, the spray nozzles 1a to 1d for spraying the liquid fragrance having a desired scent and the spray time zone are set. In this embodiment, it is set to morning, noon, night, and four times a day before going to bed. The length of the spraying time is set according to the size of the indoor space b and the scent density.
For example, in the morning, a liquid fragrance with a lemon scent that feels refreshing is sprayed from the spray nozzle 1a for 2 minutes from 6:45, a little before getting up. When the user wakes up at 7 o'clock by an alarm clock or the like, the indoor space is already filled with a light lemon scent and can be awakened with a refreshing feeling.

Daytime. For example, the liquid fragrance of peppermint scent is sprayed from the spray nozzle 1b for 2 minutes from 12:00. The user will know that it is noon due to the smell of peppermint, for example, stop working and prepare for lunch. Peppermint has a refreshing effect so you can refresh and move into the afternoon life.
At 6:00 pm, the liquid fragrance scented with herbs is sprayed from the spray nozzle 1c for 2 minutes. This time zone changes from day to night. The scent of the herb fills the room and the user is pleasantly transformed and moves to a relaxing day.
At 11:00 pm, the liquid fragrance smelling of lavender is sprayed from the spray nozzle 1c for 2 minutes. Lavender and roman chamomile can calm you down so you can fall asleep naturally.
In this way, by using the scented atmosphere generator A of the present invention, spending the day's life happily with a scent, healing, changing mood, refreshing, etc., always keeping your mood fresh and healthy You can spend it. Note that the above-described spray time zone program is an example of implementation, and the selection, order, spray time, and the like of the type of liquid perfume to be sprayed are freely set according to the user's preference.

The scent atmosphere generating apparatus A of the above embodiment includes four spray nozzles 1a to 1d and four fragrance containers 2a to 2d corresponding thereto. However, according to the gist of the present invention, the number of spray nozzles may be arbitrarily changed. For example, two to eight spray nozzles and a fragrance container may be provided, or a plurality of fragrances may be provided in one spray nozzle. You may comprise and connect a container.
Moreover, although the fragrance | flavor containers 2a-2d of the said Example were made into the cartridge type, you may comprise so that a fragrance | flavor container may be filled with the form added from another container containing a liquid fragrance | flavor as a container with a lid | cover. Even in this case, it is preferable that each fragrance container is removable from the main body so that the container can be inspected and cleaned.
The scent atmosphere generating device of the present invention is preferably made as compact as possible so that it can be easily carried. In this case, an outlet installed in the room may be used as the power source. However, a secondary power source that can be charged is provided in the main body of the apparatus and configured to operate as a power source. It can also be moved and used easily.
On the other hand, you may comprise the generator of the scent atmosphere of this invention so that it may be fixed in the optimal location in a room | chamber interior. In this case, it is reasonable to install it in the form of being embedded in the wall or floor of the room, or in the form of being attached under the table.

  The liquid fragrance used in the scented atmosphere generator of the present invention is harmless to the human body, and any existing liquid fragrance that can be sprayed with a spray nozzle may be used, but can be taken from plants. Natural fragrances that are highly aromatic and volatile are preferred. For example, there are a wide variety of things such as orange, chamomile, peppermint, lavender, rosemary. Moreover, the liquid fragrance | flavor to be used may be a liquid fragrance | flavor chemically refined other than the above-mentioned vegetable natural fragrance | flavor. In this case, there is an advantage that a non-natural scent can be made relatively easily.

The systematic diagram which shows the generator of the fragrance atmosphere which implemented this invention. The longitudinal front view which shows the indoor space which installed the apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS A ... Generation apparatus 1a-1d of fragrance atmosphere ... Spray nozzle 2a-2d ... Fragrance container 3 ... Air compressor 5a-5d ... Solenoid valve 7 ... Control part 9 ... Timer 10 ... Console (operation unit)

Claims (4)

  A plurality of spray nozzles directed to the indoor space, a plurality of fragrance containers for supplying liquid fragrance to the spray nozzles, an air compressor for supplying compressed air to the spray nozzles, the air compressor and each spray A solenoid valve for supplying and stopping compressed air to each spray nozzle provided in each air supply path communicating with the nozzle, the operation of the air compressor, and the opening / closing operation of each solenoid valve are linked and controlled. A device for generating a scent atmosphere composed of a control unit.   The control unit includes a timer corresponding to one day, and can set a spray time zone in which a liquid perfume set from a predetermined spray nozzle for a predetermined time is sprayed for a predetermined time during the day. The scent atmosphere generating device according to claim 1, which is configured as described above.   The scent generator according to claim 2, wherein the control unit includes an operation unit, and is configured so that a spray nozzle, a spray liquid fragrance, and a spray time zone can be set in advance by an operation from the operation unit.   Each fragrance container is provided with a mounting portion for mounting a replaceable cartridge, and by mounting a cartridge containing the liquid fragrance in the mounting portion, the liquid fragrance is filled corresponding to each spray nozzle. Item 4. The scent atmosphere generator according to any one of Items 1 to 3.

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