JP2011224071A - Device for volatilizing volatile component, cartridge for volatilizing volatile component, and electronic equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To permit a volatile component to be quickly volatilized into air at a sufficient concentration even when a low volatility volatile component is used.SOLUTION: The device for volatilizing the volatile component includes at least a heating portion 40, a volatile component containing portion 10 arranged capably of relatively approaching and separating with respect to the heating portion 40 and having at least the volatile component and a shell member containing the volatile component, a volatile component removal means 50 to remove the volatile component out of the volatile component containing portion 10 by mechanically breaking the shell member, and has a function of volatilizing the volatile component by heating the volatile component removed out from the volatile component containing portion 10 by the volatile component removal means 50 by the heating portion 40. The cartridge for volatilizing the volatile component is used for the device, and the electronic equipment uses the cartridge.

Description

  The present invention relates to a volatile component volatilization apparatus, a volatile component volatilization cartridge, and an electronic apparatus.

  Conventionally, various fragrance products have been provided for the purpose of sedation, sleep falling, awakening, analgesic, antibacterial, deodorant and the like. Among these fragrance products, those using so-called essential oils include a heating system that heats essential oil (or a solution containing it or a sheet soaked with the solution) to volatilize the fragrance, and does not heat the essential oil. There is a non-heating method that volatilizes naturally.

  As an unheated fragrance product, one having a bottle filled with a solution in which a fragrance is dissolved and a volatilization part that sucks up the solution in the bottle and volatilizes it to the outside is known. In addition, a sheet-like fragrance product containing a fragrance (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “fragrance sheet”) is also known. As an aromatic sheet, for example, a sheet in which a microcapsule containing an aromatic component is attached to a substrate is known (Patent Document 1). In the fragrance sheet disclosed in Patent Document 1, the microcapsule is broken by applying pressure, whereby the fragrance component is volatilized to the outside of the fragrance sheet. Further, as a product having a function and configuration similar to an aromatic sheet, a so-called mosquito-removing mat that volatilizes a volatile insecticidal component soaked into the sheet by heating with an electric warmer is known.

JP 2002-265353 A

  However, in the fragrance sheet disclosed in Patent Document 1, the fragrance component is volatilized by a non-heating method such as applying pressure by pressing or rubbing the fragrance sheet by hand. For this reason, when an aromatic component with low volatility is used, it becomes difficult to volatilize the aromatic component in the air quickly or at a sufficient concentration. In addition, a sheet soaked with a volatile insecticidal component such as a mosquito-repelling mat must be stored in a state of being sealed and packed with an aluminum bag or the like for storage until just before use. Then, once the sheet is taken out of the packaging bag and made ready for use at any time, even when not in use, the insecticidal component is volatilized naturally and the volatility performance deteriorates.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and even when a volatile component having low volatility is used, the volatile component can be quickly and sufficiently volatilized in the air, even when not in use. It is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus for volatile component volatilization in which volatile performance does not deteriorate, a volatile component volatilization cartridge used in the volatile component volatilization apparatus, and an electronic device using the volatile component volatilization apparatus.

The above-mentioned subject is achieved by the following present invention. That is,
The apparatus for volatilization of volatile components according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a heating unit and an outer shell member that is disposed so as to be relatively close to and away from the heating unit and encloses the volatile component and the volatile component. Volatile component extraction means comprising at least a volatile component content part having at least a volatile component extraction means for taking out the volatile component to the outside of the volatile component content part by mechanically destroying the outer shell member It has the function to volatilize a volatile component by heating the volatile component taken out to the exterior of a volatile component containing part by a heating part.

  One embodiment of the volatile component volatilization device of the first aspect of the present invention is such that the volatile component extraction means has a needle-like member having a through hole penetrating in the axial direction, and at least a part of the outer shell member is rubber. It is preferable that the volatile component is taken out to the outside of the volatile component-containing portion through the through hole by piercing the needle-like member so as to penetrate the rubber member.

  Another embodiment of the volatile component volatilization apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention is the volatile component heating container in which the heating part is disposed at a position close to or in contact with the heating element and the heating element and has an opening. When the volatile component is taken out to the outside of the volatile component containing part by the volatile component take-out means, the volatile component flowing out to the outside of the volatile component containing part is removed. It is preferable to be introduced in the inside.

  In another embodiment of the apparatus for volatilization of volatile components of the first aspect of the present invention, at least a coil heater is used as the heating unit, and the volatile component is taken out to the outside of the volatile component containing unit by the volatile component extraction unit. In addition, the volatile component flowing out from the volatile component containing portion flows out in a substantially linear shape, and the outflow line of the volatile component flowing out in the substantially linear state and the central axis of the coil heater are approximately. It is preferable that the coil heater is disposed so as to match.

  The apparatus for volatilization of volatile components of the second aspect of the present invention includes a heating part and an outer shell member that is disposed so as to be relatively close to and away from the heating part and encloses the volatile component and the volatile component. At least a volatile component-containing part, and in a state where the heating part and the volatile component-containing part are close to each other, the volatile component-containing part is heated and destroyed by heating the volatile component-containing part. And a function of volatilizing volatile components.

  In another embodiment of the volatile component volatilization device according to the first and second aspects of the present invention, the volatile component may be at least one selected from a fragrance component, an insecticidal component, an antibacterial component, and a deodorizing component. preferable.

  Another embodiment of the volatile component volatilization apparatus of the first and second aspects of the present invention includes two or more volatile component-containing parts, and the composition of the volatile component contained in one volatile component-containing part. The composition of the volatile component contained in the other volatile component-containing part is preferably different.

  Other embodiments of the volatile component volatilization apparatus of the first and second inventions preferably have one heating part and two or more volatile component-containing parts.

  Other embodiments of the volatile component volatilization apparatus of the first and second inventions preferably have two heating parts and three or more volatile component-containing parts.

  Another embodiment of the apparatus for volatile component volatilization according to the first and second aspects of the present invention is a plate-like volatilization having two or more volatile component-containing parts and holding two or more volatile component-containing parts. Having two or more volatile component-containing parts, and two or more volatile component-containing parts are arranged at substantially equal intervals along the circumferential direction with respect to the central axis of the volatile component-containing part holder. preferable.

  Another embodiment of the apparatus for volatile component volatilization according to the first and second aspects of the present invention is at least one surface side of the volatile component-containing part holder, and two or more volatile component-containing parts are arranged. It is preferable that the heating unit is disposed at a position substantially opposite to the circumferential line.

  Another embodiment of the volatile component volatilization device of the first and second aspects of the present invention is such that at least one of the volatile component-containing part holder or the heating part is relative to the central axis of the volatile component-containing part holder. It is preferably rotatable in the circumferential direction.

  In another embodiment of the apparatus for volatilization of volatile components according to the first and second aspects of the present invention, the volatile component-containing part holding body is detachably provided to the apparatus main body having at least a heating part. Is preferred.

  Another embodiment of the volatile component volatilization device of the first and second aspects of the present invention is that the volatile component-containing unit holder has heating information when heating by the heating unit, and the device main body is volatilized. In a state where the sex component-containing unit holder is attached to the apparatus main body, it is preferable to include a reading unit that reads heating information.

  The cartridge for volatilization of volatile components according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a heating part and an outer shell member disposed so as to be relatively close to and away from the heating part and containing the volatile component and the volatile component. Volatile component extraction means comprising at least a volatile component content part having at least a volatile component extraction means for taking out the volatile component to the outside of the volatile component content part by mechanically destroying the outer shell member The volatile component volatilization device having a function of volatilizing the volatile component by heating the volatile component extracted to the outside of the volatile component-containing unit by the heating unit is an apparatus including at least a heating unit It is preferable that the main body and the cartridge that can be attached to and detached from the apparatus main body are included, and the cartridge has at least two or more volatile component-containing portions.

  The cartridge for volatile component volatilization according to the second aspect of the present invention includes a heating part and an outer shell member that is disposed so as to be relatively close to and away from the heating part and contains the volatile component and the volatile component. At least a volatile component-containing part, and in a state where the heating part and the volatile component-containing part are close to each other, the volatile component-containing part is heated and destroyed by heating the volatile component-containing part. A volatile component volatilization apparatus having a function of volatilizing a volatile component is composed of an apparatus main body provided with at least a heating unit and a cartridge detachable from the apparatus main body, and the cartridge includes two or more cartridges. It is preferable to have at least a volatile component-containing part.

  One embodiment of the volatile component volatilization cartridge according to the first and second aspects of the present invention has heating information when the cartridge performs heating by the heating unit, and the volatile component-containing unit holder is attached to the apparatus main body. In this state, the apparatus main body preferably includes a reading unit that reads heating information.

  The electronic device of the present invention is characterized by including the volatile component volatilization apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention or the volatile component volatilization apparatus of the second aspect of the present invention.

  As described above, according to the present invention, even if a volatile component having low volatility is used, the volatile component can be volatilized in the air quickly and at a sufficient concentration. It is possible to provide a volatile component volatilization apparatus that does not deteriorate, a volatile component volatilization cartridge used in the volatile component volatilization apparatus, and an electronic device using the volatile component volatilization apparatus.

It is a schematic cross section which shows an example of the volatile component containing part used for the apparatus for volatile component volatilization of 1st this embodiment. It is a schematic cross section which shows the other example of the volatile component containing part used for the apparatus for volatile component volatilization of 1st this embodiment. It is a schematic cross section which shows the other example of the volatile component containing part used for the apparatus for volatile component volatilization of 1st this embodiment. It is a schematic cross section which shows the other example of the volatile component containing part used for the apparatus for volatile component volatilization of 1st this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the apparatus for volatile component volatilization of 1st this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the different operation state of the apparatus for volatile component volatilization of 1st this embodiment shown in FIG. It is a schematic plan view which shows an example of the volatile component containing part holding body used for the apparatus for volatile component volatilization of this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows an example of arrangement | positioning relationship between the volatile component containing part holding body and heating part which are shown in FIG. It is a schematic plan view which shows the modification of the volatile component holding body shown to FIG. 7 and FIG. It is a schematic cross section which shows an example of the volatile component containing part used for the volatile component volatilization apparatus of 2nd this embodiment. It is a schematic cross section which shows the other example of the volatile component containing part used for the volatile component volatilization apparatus of 2nd this embodiment. It is a schematic cross section which shows the other example of the volatile component containing part used for the volatile component volatilization apparatus of 2nd this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the apparatus for volatile component volatilization of 2nd this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the different operation state of the apparatus for volatile component volatilization of 2nd this embodiment shown in FIG.

<< Volatile Component Volatilization Device and Volatile Component Volatilization Cartridge of First Embodiment >>
The apparatus for volatilizing volatile components of the first embodiment is a heating unit and an outer shell member that is disposed so as to be relatively close to and away from the heating unit and encloses the volatile component and the volatile component. A volatile component containing portion having at least a volatile component extraction means for mechanically destroying the outer shell member and taking out the volatile component to the outside of the volatile component containing portion. The volatile component taken out to the outside of the volatile component-containing part by means is heated by the heating part, thereby having a function of volatilizing the volatile component.

  In the volatile component volatilization apparatus of the first embodiment, the volatile component is forcibly volatilized by heating. For this reason, when the volatility of the volatile component is low, in other words, even when the vapor pressure near the normal temperature of the volatile component or the boiling point of the volatile component is low, the volatile component can be quickly and sufficiently removed. It can be volatilized in the air at a concentration. Further, when not in use, the volatile component is contained in the outer shell member, so that the volatilization performance does not deteriorate.

  In addition, in the volatile component volatilization apparatus of the first embodiment, the volatile component-containing portion is disposed so as to be relatively close to and away from the heating portion. For this reason, especially when the apparatus for volatile component volatilization has two or more volatile component-containing parts, the individual volatile component-containing parts are sequentially approached relative to one heating unit, and then volatilized. The volatile component in each volatile component containing part can be volatilized by taking out the property component and heating. Therefore, it is not necessary to arrange a heating unit corresponding to each volatile component-containing unit. Therefore, the structure of the apparatus for volatilizing volatile components can be simplified, and the apparatus can be miniaturized. In this case, if the volatile component extraction means is also arranged in the vicinity of the heating part so as to form a pair with the heating part, it is not necessary to arrange the volatile component extraction means corresponding to each volatile component containing part. Therefore, the structure of the apparatus for volatilizing volatile components can be simplified, and the apparatus can be miniaturized.

  Next, the member of each part which comprises the apparatus for volatile component volatilization of 1st this embodiment is demonstrated in detail.

<Volatile component content part>
The volatile component-containing portion used in the volatile component volatilization apparatus of the first embodiment is not particularly limited as long as it has at least a volatile component and an outer shell member that encloses the volatile component. And a single capsule having a volatile component and an outer shell member containing the volatile component. The maximum length of this capsule exceeds at least 3 mm, and the minimum amount of volatile components contained exceeds 0.10 ml, preferably 0.13 ml or more. The maximum length is preferably in the range of 10 mm to 20 mm, and more preferably in the range of 7 mm to 10 mm. The minimum amount of volatile components contained is more preferably in the range of 0.13 ml to 0.21 ml, or in the range of 0.68 ml to 1.37 ml. Hereinafter, the capsule may be referred to as a “millicapsule”.

-Millicapsule-
The shape of the millicapsule is not particularly limited, and is not particularly limited as long as it can be encapsulated so as to substantially seal a volatile component therein. For example, a spherical shape, a spherical shape such as football, a columnar shape, a teardrop The shape etc. can be mentioned, and the shape which combined these simple shapes may be sufficient. The latter shape includes a typical shape of commercially available capsules for health foods and pharmaceuticals, such as a shape in which the central portion is cylindrical and both end portions are hemispherical or hemispherical.

  The main material constituting the outer shell member of the millicapsule is that it cannot be dissolved by a volatile component or a solvent used in combination with the volatile component if necessary, and can be secured with an appropriate strength as the outer shell member. If it does not specifically limit. Main materials include, for example, general hard plastics such as polycarbonate resin, polyethylene terephthalate resin (PET resin), acrylonitrile / butadiene / styrene copolymerized synthetic resin (ABS resin), or well-known health foods / medicines Typical capsule materials such as gelatin, pullulan, and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, which are used in capsules for medical use, can be used. In addition, when using a plurality of types of millicapsules having different compositions of volatile components to be included, for example, colorants such as dyes and pigments can be used in combination so that the difference between the types can be easily grasped visually. Further, when the main material is a transparent material, an opaque material such as titanium oxide can be used in combination. Furthermore, when it is desired to impart flexibility to the outer shell member, a plasticizer such as glycerin can be used in combination. Further, a rubber member made of a known rubber material such as silicone rubber or butyl rubber may be used as the outer shell member so as to constitute a part of the outer shell portion of the millicapsule. In this case, if the volatile component is taken out by mechanical destruction of the rubber member portion, the outer shell member other than the rubber member portion may be made of a metal material. Here, the shape of the rubber member is not particularly limited. For example, the rubber member may have a film shape having a thickness similar to that of the outer shell member other than the rubber member portion, and may be a disc shape, a cylindrical shape, or a cork stopper. It may be a block shape.

  Although it does not specifically limit as a manufacturing method of a millicapsule, (1) After filling the volatile component in the capsule main body which has a well-known health food and pharmaceutical hard type capsule, ie, an opening part, , A method of sealing the opening with a cap, or (2) a method of producing a known health food / medicament soft type capsule, that is, wrapping a volatile component in a film containing a main material, The method of crimping and forming can be used. In addition, when manufacturing a millicapsule using the method of said (1), it is preferable to use a plasticizer together with the said main material as a material which comprises an outer shell member.

-Volatile component-
The volatile component used in the volatile component volatilization apparatus of the first embodiment is a general temperature environment (about -10 ° C to 50 ° C) where the use of the volatile component volatilization apparatus is assumed. If it is a component which has volatility, the component will not be specifically limited, A well-known substance can be utilized. However, the volatile component is preferably at least one selected from a fragrance component, an arousal component, an insecticidal component, an antibacterial component and a deodorizing component, and two or more of these may be used in combination. Of these five kinds of volatile components, it is particularly preferable to use an aromatic component. Furthermore, the volatile component used may have two or more types of functions, such as having both an aroma function and an antibacterial function.

  As the fragrance component, any known fragrance component can be used without any particular limitation. For example, essential oils, synthetic fragrances, animal fragrances, active ingredients and simple compounds thereof can be mentioned as suitable ones. The active ingredient contained is preferred.

  Examples of essential oils include ylang ylang essential oil, geranium essential oil, lavender essential oil, jasmine essential oil, chamomile essential oil, lavantine essential oil, hyssop essential oil, rose essential oil, neroli essential oil, cedarwood essential oil, eucalyptus essential oil, cypress essential oil, cypress 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, Lemongrass Essential Oil, Lemon Essential Oil, Citronella Essential Oil, Bergamot Essential Oil, Peppermint Essential Oil, Rosemary Essential Oil, Clary Sage Essential Oil, Clove Essential Oil, Thyme Essential Oil, Examples include natural essential oils such as fennel essential oil, marjoram essential oil, Melissa essential oil, rosewood essential oil, basil essential oil, bate essential oil, and cinnamon essential oil. Among 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.

  Active ingredients contained in essential oils include, for example, linalool, linalyl acetate, 1-limonene, 1-menthol, α-pinene, β-pinene, citral, cineole, d-camphor, thymol, eugenol, keihyaldehyde, camazulene, tyranol -4, borneol, α-terpineol, β-terpineol, terpineol-4, geraniol, nerol, α-santalol β-santalol, carotol, cedrol, biridiflorol, sclareol, safrole, apiol, myristicin, methylcavicol, anethole, Examples include sclareol oxide, manoyl oxide, and citronellal. Moreover, you may use combining these active ingredients in multiple numbers.

As the insecticidal component, a known volatile insecticide can be appropriately selected depending on its use. Specific examples include pyrethroid insecticides such as fernothrin and phenpropatriline, organic phosphorus compounds such as fenitrothion, diphenylcarninol compounds such as kelsen, phenyl salicylate, etc., pentrin, 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro- 4-methoxymethylbenzyl 3- (1-propenyl) -2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate, 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-methylbenzyl 3- (1-propenyl) -2,2- Examples thereof include dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate and 2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzyl 3- (2,2-dichlorovinyl) -2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate, pyrethroids and the like.

  As the antibacterial component, a known volatile antibacterial agent can be appropriately selected depending on its use. Specific examples include hinokitiol, xanthone, phyton and the like.

  As the deodorizing component, a known material can be used as long as it is volatile and has a deodorizing effect. For example, a biological deodorizing function, a sensory deodorizing function, or a chemical deodorizing function. A volatile substance having a function can be used. The antibacterial component described above can be used as a deodorizing component as a substance having a biological deodorizing function that deodorizes bad odor caused by the propagation of bacteria such as garbage. In addition, the above-described fragrance component can be used as a substance having a sensory deodorizing function of a masking method that strengthens the fragrance component and chews malodor. Substances that have a chemical deodorizing function that chemically reacts with malodorous components and changes them to odorless components include, for example, plant leaves, petiole, fruits, stems, roots, and bark. Extracted plant deodorant ingredients, organic acids such as lactic acid, gluconic acid, succinic acid, glutamic acid, adipic acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, itaconic acid, citric acid, benzoic acid, salicylic acid, Various amino acids and salts thereof, glyoxal, oxidizing agent, flavonoids, catechins, polyphenols, and the like can be used. The type of plant for obtaining the plant-based deodorant component is not particularly limited. For example, honeybee, wolfberry, moth, ginkgo, black pine, larch, red pine, giraffe, holly mushroom, lilac, guinea pig, flounder, swallow Tea, forsythia and the like are preferable. In addition to these, as a plant for obtaining a plant deodorant component, a cedar family, a pine family plant, a camellia family plant, or a plant cell culture system induced and cultured from these plants may be used. it can.

  In addition, when the apparatus for volatile component volatilization has two or more volatile component containing parts, the composition of the volatile component contained in one volatile component containing part and the volatilization contained in the other volatile component containing part The composition of the sex component may be the same or different. When the composition of a volatile component contained in one volatile component-containing part and the composition of a volatile component contained in another volatile component-containing part are the same, volatilize at a desired timing in two or more times. Sexual components can be volatilized. In addition, when the composition of a volatile component contained in one volatile component-containing part is different from the composition of a volatile component contained in another volatile component-containing part, the volatile components having various compositions can be added at a desired timing. Can be volatilized.

-Specific examples of millicapsules-
1 to 4 are schematic cross-sectional views showing an example of a volatile component-containing unit used in the apparatus for volatile component volatilization of the present embodiment, specifically, millicapsules constituting the volatile component-containing unit. It shows about sectional drawing. 1 to 4, members having substantially the same function / structure are denoted by the same reference numerals. A millicapsule 10A (10) shown in FIG. 1 includes a volatile component 20 and an oval outer shell member 30A (30) that encloses and encloses the volatile component 20 therein. The millicapsule 10A can be produced by using, for example, the above-described method for producing a soft type capsule. In this case, the outer shell member 30A includes a plasticizer as an additive component and has flexibility.

  The millicapsule 10B (10) shown in FIG. 2 includes a volatile component 20 and an outer shell member 30B (30) that encloses and encloses the volatile component 20 therein. The outer shell member 30B has a shape in which the central portion is cylindrical and both end portions are hemispherical. The outer shell member 30B has a cylindrical body with one end forming a hemispherical bottom and the other end having an opening, and a cylindrical body with one end forming a hemispherical bottom and the other end opening. And a cap 34B having a portion. The millicapsule 10B can be produced by using, for example, the above-described method for producing a hard capsule. The capsule main body 32B and the cap 34B may be fixed so as to seal the inside using an adhesive (not shown in FIG. 2), and in the circumferential direction of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion of the capsule main body 32B. A concave portion (not shown in FIG. 2) is provided, and a convex portion (not shown in FIG. 2) that fits into the concave portion is provided in the circumferential direction of the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion of the cap 34B, thereby sealing the inside. It may be fixed to do.

  A millicapsule 10C (10) shown in FIG. 3 includes a volatile component 20 and an outer shell member 30C (30) that encloses and encloses the volatile component 20 therein. The outer shell member 30 </ b> C has a shape in which a central portion is cylindrical and both end portions are hemispherical. The outer shell member 30C has a cylindrical body with one end forming a hemispherical bottom and the other end having an opening, and a cylindrical body with one end forming a hemispherical bottom and the other end opening. It is comprised from the cap 34C which has a part. In the points described above, the millicapsule 10C shown in FIG. 3 is the same as the millicapsule 10B shown in FIG. 2, but in the millicapsule 10C shown in FIG. 3, the hemispherical end of the capsule body 32C is formed. It is characterized in that a part is composed of a rubber film 36C which is a rubber member.

  A millicapsule 10D (10) shown in FIG. 4 includes a volatile component 20 and an outer shell member 30D (30) that encloses and encloses the volatile component 20 therein. The outer shell member 30D is a semi-elliptical capsule body 32D having an opening at one end, and a substantially disc or substantially columnar block rubber arranged to seal the opening of the capsule body 32D. It is comprised from member 36D. Here, the capsule body 32D is preferably made of a hard plastic such as an ABS resin or a metal from the viewpoint of ensuring strength during assembly and handling of the millicapsule 10D. Furthermore, from the viewpoint of facilitating confirmation of the remaining amount of the volatile component 20, the capsule body 32D is more preferably made of a transparent or translucent hard plastic. In addition, the rubber member 36D may have the same thickness in the diametrical direction. However, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the central axis side portion is more than the outer peripheral side portion so that the needle-like member can easily penetrate. The thickness may be reduced, or a cut C (part indicated by a dotted line C in FIG. 4) penetrating in the central axis direction may be provided. Since the block-like rubber member 36D is thicker than the rubber film 36C, even if a cut is provided, the passage of the cut portion is completely closed due to the elastic deformation of the rubber. It is very easy to prevent the sex component 20 from flowing out. The thickness (thickness in the central axis direction) of the rubber member 36D is not particularly limited, but can be, for example, in the range of about 0.05 mm to 0.25 mm.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, it is preferable that the internal space of the millicapsule 10 is completely filled with the volatile component 20. However, the internal space of the millicapsule 10 may not be completely filled with the volatile component 20, as shown in FIGS. Further, in the millicapsule 10, another solvent such as an organic solvent may be included in a state of being mixed with the volatile component 20 for the purpose of adjusting the viscosity, concentration, and the like of the volatile component 20. Further, in consideration of the viscosity, surface tension, and the like of the volatile component 20, the outer shell member 30 has a minute through-hole that does not flow out to the outside, and from the outside of the millicapsule 10 to the inside. A valve that allows air to flow in only one direction may be provided. Thereby, it becomes easier for the volatile component 20 inside the millicapsule 10 to smoothly flow out to the outside by the volatile component extraction means.

<Volatile component extraction means>
The volatile component extraction means used in the volatile component volatilization apparatus according to the first embodiment is configured to mechanically destroy the outer shell member 30 to the outside of the volatile component-containing portion configured from the millicapsule 10. The structure is not particularly limited as long as it has a function of taking out the volatile component 20. However, as the volatile component extraction means, for example, a blade-like member or a needle-like member having a solid structure (solid needle-like member) can be used. In these members, the volatile component 20 can be taken out of the millicapsule 10 by providing the outer shell member 30 with a tear or a through hole. In addition, a needle-like member (pipe-type needle-like member) having a through-hole penetrating in the axial direction can also be used as the volatile component extraction means. In the pipe-type needle-like member, the volatile component 20 can be taken out from the inside of the millicapsule 10 to the outside through the through-hole while the pipe-type needle-like member is pierced into the outer shell member 30.

  The volatile component extraction means can mechanically destroy the outer shell member 30 by pressing or piercing the outer shell member 30 constituting the millicapsule 10 at an arbitrary position. . However, when a pipe-type needle-like member is used as the volatile component extracting means, as illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4, at least a part of the outer shell member 30 is composed of a rubber film 36C and a block-like rubber member 36D. It is preferable that In this case, by piercing the pipe needle member so as to penetrate the rubber coating 36C or the block rubber member 36D, the volatile component 20 is transferred to the outside of the millicapsule 10 through the through hole of the pipe needle member. And can be taken out. The tip shape and outer diameter of the pipe-shaped needle-like member can be the same as those of a general injection needle. In addition, when penetrating a pipe-type needle-like member so as to penetrate the block-like rubber member 36D, a stronger penetrating force is required. Therefore, in order to prevent the pipe-type needle-like member from being deformed or broken, the outer diameter of the pipe-type needle-like member may be a large diameter in the range of about 0.30 mm to 1.00 mm. Further, when the cut-out C is provided in the block-shaped rubber member 36D, the tip shape of the pipe-type needle-shaped member does not necessarily need to be a pointed shape, for example, a pipe-shaped needle-shaped shape such as a rounded shape. There is no particular limitation as long as the member can be easily pierced into the cut C.

  The needle-like member is usually made of metal, but may be made of resin as necessary. For example, in order to pierce the block-like rubber member 36D, a pipe-type needle-shaped member made of a resin such as silicone resin can be used as long as the above-described pipe-shaped needle-shaped member having a large diameter is used.

  Note that the outer shell member 30 needs to have a certain degree of rigidity in order to maintain the shape of the millicapsule 10. For this reason, when the outer shell members 30A and 30B of the millicapsules 10A and 10B not having the rubber coating 36C shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 are mechanically destroyed by the volatile component extraction means, the outer shell members 30A and 30B The generated fracture mark is likely to be excessively large or excessively small than necessary. In this case, a large amount of the volatile component 20 flows out of the millicapsules 10A and 10B in a short time, or the volatile component 20 hardly flows out of the millicapsules 10A and 10B. For this reason, it may become difficult to volatilize the volatile component 20 stably by the heating by a heating part.

  However, when a pipe-type needle-like member is pierced into the rubber film 36C, the fracture mark generated in the rubber film 36C is always kept constant due to the elasticity and flexibility of the rubber film 36C. For this reason, generation | occurrence | production of the above problems can be suppressed more reliably. In addition, by appropriately selecting the thickness / elasticity of the rubber coating 36C, the outer diameter of the pipe needle member, and the like, after the pipe needle member piercing the rubber coating 36C is pulled out from the rubber coating 36C, Due to the elastic deformation of 36C, it is possible to spontaneously close the fracture mark generated in the rubber film 36C. In this case, the volatile component 20 in the millicapsule 10C can be taken out to the outside of the millicapsule 10C and heated by a necessary amount when necessary. For this reason, it is easy to volatilize the volatile component 20 outside multiple times using one millicapsule 10C.

  The arrangement position of the volatile component extraction means in the volatile component volatilization apparatus is not particularly limited, but is preferably fixedly arranged in the vicinity of the millicapsule 10 or in the vicinity of the heating unit. In this case, the outer shell member 30C can be mechanically destroyed by the volatile component extraction means when the heating unit and the millicapsule 10 move relatively so as to approach each other.

<Heating section>
In a heating part, the volatile component 20 is volatilized by heating the volatile component 20 taken out of the millicapsule 10 by the volatile component extraction means. The heating unit includes at least a heating element. As this heating element, a known heating element can be used. For example, as an electric heating element, a heating chip using a ceramic heating element or a heating wire such as a nichrome wire is wound in a coil shape. Coil heaters can be used. In addition to this, as a chemical reaction type heating element, a heating element that slowly oxidizes a hydrocarbon-based fuel such as benzine by using the catalytic action of platinum can be used.

  As the heat generating chip used as the heating element, a chip using a material that generates heat when energized, such as a low-purity semiconductor material, can be used. The electrical characteristics of such a heat generating chip are not particularly limited as long as it can be used for resistance heating, but in consideration of the size of the volatile component containing portion to be heated, the voltage 3. The resistance is preferably 15Ω to 33Ω at 3V to 5.0V. The shape of the heat generating chip is not particularly limited, but usually a flat plate shape such as a disk shape or a square plate shape is preferable, and from the viewpoint of the availability of a commercially available product in addition to the surface mountability, it is a square plate shape. It is preferable that The size of the heat generating chip is selected according to the size of the heating unit. For example, in the case of a square plate-shaped heat generating chip, the vertical 0.4 mm × width 0.2 mm to the vertical 3.2 mm × width It is preferable to use the one of about 1.6 mm. A newly produced chip can be used as the heat generating chip, but a commercially available chip resistor may be used.

  As the heating wire constituting the coil heater used as the heating element, a known heating wire can be used as long as it generates heat when an electric current is passed. For example, a nichrome wire can be used. The diameter of the heating wire is not particularly limited, but is preferably in the range of 12 μm to 200 μm, and more preferably in the range of 20 μm to 100 μm. If the diameter is less than 12 μm, a sufficient amount of heat generation may not be obtained, or disconnection may occur easily. If the diameter exceeds 200 μm, heat generation control may be difficult. Note that the heat generation amount of the heating wire can be adjusted by appropriately selecting the electrical resistance of the heating wire, the amount of current, the diameter of the heating wire, and the like.

  In order to efficiently heat the volatile component 20, for example, a heating unit includes a heating element and a container for heating a volatile component that is disposed near or in contact with the heating element and has an opening. It is preferable to have. In this case, when the volatile component 20 is taken out of the millicapsule 10 (volatile component-containing part) by the volatile component take-out means, the volatilization that flows out of the millicapsule 10 (volatile component-containing part). The sexual component 20 is introduced into a volatile component heating container. Thereby, the volatile component 20 collected in the volatile component heating container is efficiently heated. In addition, the volatile component 20 taken out from the millicapsule 10 is introduced into the volatile component heating container through the opening. Thereafter, the heated volatile component 20 is volatilized from the opening to the outside. In order to increase heat transfer efficiency, the volatile component heating container is preferably made of a metal material such as aluminum or stainless steel.

  Further, when the volatile component 20 is taken out of the volatile component containing part constituted by the millicapsule 10 by the volatile component taking-out means, the volatile component 20 flowing out from the volatile component containing part is substantially linear. In this case, the coil heater is preferably arranged so that the outflow line of the volatile component 20 flowing out in the substantially linear state substantially coincides with the central axis of the coil heater. In this case, since the volatile component 20 flowing out linearly along the central axis of the coil heater passes, the volatile component 20 can be efficiently heated. Note that “the volatile component 20 flows out in a substantially linear shape” simply means, for example, (1) downward in the vertical direction from a mechanical destruction mark formed on the outer shell member 30 of the millicapsule 10. In addition to the case where the volatile component 20 flows out in the form of a thread, for example, (2) the case where the volatile component 20 flows out through the surface of the solid needle-shaped member, or (3) the pipe-shaped needle-shaped member The case where a volatile component flows out through the through hole is also included. In the case of (2) and (3) above, the needle-like member is arranged so that the central axis of the coil heater and the central axis of the needle-like member substantially coincide. The heating of the volatile component 20 flowing out along the central axis of the coil heater as described above may be a preheating treatment for easily volatilizing the volatile component 20, or the volatile component 20 is volatilized. Heat treatment for the purpose may be used. When the heating by the coil heater is intended for preheating treatment, the volatile component 20 preheated by passing through the coil heater is introduced into the volatile component heating container, and the volatile component is introduced. The volatile component 20 can also be volatilized by performing further heat treatment in the heating container.

  The heating unit heats the millicapsule 10 directly or indirectly in addition to heating the volatile component 20 taken out of the millicapsule 10 by the volatile component take-out means. Also good. When the millicapsule 10 is directly heated by the heating unit, the heating unit may be disposed in the vicinity of the millicapsule 10 at least when heating. In addition, when the millicapsule 10 is indirectly heated by the heating unit, the millicapsule 10 can be heated via a volatile component extraction unit that is disposed in proximity to or in contact with the heating unit. For example, if the volatile component extraction means is a metallic needle-like member, when one end of the needle-like member pierces the millicapsule 10, the other end side and / or the center of the needle-like member is heated. By heating with the element, the millicapsule 10 can be indirectly heated through the needle-like member. In this case, since the internal pressure in the millicapsule 10 is increased and / or the viscosity of the volatile component 20 in the millicapsule 10 is decreased by heating the millicapsule 10, the volatile component in the millicapsule 10 is reduced. It becomes easier to flow 20 to the outside. In addition, in order to acquire the same effect, you may provide the 2nd heating part aiming only at the heating of the millicapsule 10. FIG.

  Note that the energy (electricity, chemical fuel, etc.) for generating heat from the heating element may use an energy source (battery, fuel tank, etc.) incorporated in the volatile component volatilization device, and from the outside of the device. It may be supplied.

<Overall configuration of device for volatilization of volatile components>
Next, the whole structure of the apparatus for volatile component volatilization of 1st this embodiment is demonstrated from the surface of the number of heating parts, a volatile component containing part, and a volatile component extraction means, and arrangement | positioning relationship.

  The number of the volatile component-containing parts composed of the heating unit and the millicapsule 10 included in the volatile component volatilization apparatus of the first embodiment is not particularly limited, and may be at least one each. However, in the volatile component volatilization apparatus according to the first embodiment, the volatile component-containing portion is disposed so as to be relatively close to and away from the heating portion. The containing part can be moved relatively to a position near the heating part, and the volatile component containing part after the heat treatment can be relatively moved to a position away from the heating part. Considering this point, it is particularly preferable that the number of heating parts is basically only one. Hereinafter, the case where there is only one heating part may be referred to as a “single heating method”. In this case, the number of volatile component-containing parts is particularly preferably 2 or more, more preferably 3 or more, and even more preferably 5 or more. When such a configuration is adopted, it is possible to sequentially extract and heat volatile components from each volatile component-containing portion with one heating unit. For this reason, it can divide into the frequency | count according to the number of the volatile component containing part which the apparatus for volatile component volatilization of 1st this embodiment has at least, and can volatilize a volatile component when needed. In addition to this, by making the compositions of the volatile components in the respective volatile component-containing portions different from each other, volatile components having various compositions can be volatilized when necessary. In addition, although the upper limit of the number of the volatile component containing part which the apparatus for volatile component volatilization of 1st this embodiment has is not specifically limited, It is ten or less practically.

  The number of heating units may be two. Hereinafter, the case where there are only two heating units may be referred to as a “double heating method”. In this case, the number of volatile component-containing parts is particularly preferably 3 or more, more preferably 4 or more, and even more preferably 5 or more. When such a configuration is employed, in the case where the volatile component is volatilized using only one heating part of the two heating parts, the same effect as that of the single heating method can be obtained. Moreover, when using two heating parts, among the 1st heating mode which heats two volatile component containing parts in the state which can be heated with these two heating parts simultaneously, and two volatile component containing parts It is possible to selectively use the second heating mode in which only one of the two is heated.

  Here, when the compositions of the volatile components in the two volatile component-containing portions that can be heated by the two heating portions are different from each other, the volatile components having these two kinds of compositions are mixed. Can be volatilized. Furthermore, even when the heating condition by the heating unit is fixed to only one condition, by combining the first heating mode and the second heating mode, the volatile component of one volatile component-containing unit, It is possible to volatilize the volatile component in the volatile component-containing part, the volatile component in which the volatile components in both volatile component-containing parts are mixed, and the above three kinds of volatile components. In addition, when the composition of the volatile components in the two volatile component-containing parts that are heatable by the two heating parts is the same, even when the heating condition by the heating part is fixed to only one condition, By combining the first heating mode and the second heating mode, the volatile component can be volatilized at a two-stage concentration.

  In addition, volatilization of the volatile component in various aspects substantially similar to the above-described double heating method can be realized by providing as many heating units as the number corresponding to each volatile component-containing unit. However, in this case, the number of heating sections increases, the structure of the volatile component volatilization apparatus becomes complicated, and the apparatus becomes large. However, if the number of heating parts is two, the problems as described above can be suppressed.

  The volatile component-containing part can be moved closer to and away from the heating part. Such approaching movement and separation movement are (1) a first movement mode in which the volatile component containing part is fixedly arranged at a predetermined position and the heating part moves, and (2) the heating part is predetermined. And a second movement mode that is performed by moving the volatile component-containing part, and (3) a third movement that is performed by moving both the volatile component-containing part and the heating part. It is implemented in any movement mode selected from the movement modes. However, from the viewpoint of simplification of the structure of the volatile component volatilization apparatus of the first embodiment and suppression of enlargement of the apparatus, the second movement mode is adopted among the three types of movement modes described above. More preferably. Further, the approaching movement and the separation movement may be performed automatically using a driving device such as a motor, or may be performed manually. In addition, in the following description, unless it mentions especially, it demonstrates on the assumption of a 2nd movement aspect, However, The apparatus for volatile component volatilization of 1st this embodiment is not limited to this.

  When the apparatus for volatile component volatilization of 1st this embodiment has two or more volatile component containing parts, these volatile component containing parts are arrange | positioned so that an approaching movement and separation movement are possible with respect to a heating part. In this case, the arrangement pattern is not particularly limited. For example, two or more volatile component-containing parts can be arranged on a straight line at substantially equal intervals, or four or more volatile component-containing parts can be arranged in a lattice pattern. These configurations are suitable for manufacturing a large-sized volatile component volatilization device having a large number of volatile component-containing parts. In addition, when an electric heating element is used as a heating part, an outlet, etc. This is suitable when using an external power source. Here, for example, by assigning an index number to each volatile component-containing part and selecting an index number, one volatile component-containing part is selected from a large number of volatile component-containing parts, You may make it move automatically to a heating part, and you may make it move automatically from a heating part to the original position.

  However, in a configuration in which two or more volatile component-containing parts are arranged at substantially equal intervals on a straight line, the device for volatile component volatilization tends to be vertically or horizontally long as the number of volatile component-containing parts increases. And the degree of freedom of design becomes very small. Further, in the configuration in which four or more volatile component-containing parts are arranged in a lattice shape, when the first movement mode is adopted, the movement of the heating part relative to the volatile component-containing part is in two directions, the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. Therefore, the structure of the device tends to be complicated. Therefore, these configurations may be disadvantageous in terms of miniaturization, simplification, and cost reduction of the volatile component volatilization apparatus. Considering this point, it is preferable to arrange two or more volatile component-containing parts at equal intervals along the circumferential direction. In this case, the apparatus for volatile component volatilization of the first embodiment has a plate-like volatile component containing part holding body for holding two or more volatile component containing parts, and two or more volatile components. It is particularly preferable that the component-containing parts are arranged at substantially equal intervals along the circumferential direction with reference to the central axis of the volatile component-containing part holder.

  When such a configuration is adopted, heating is performed at a position that is at least one surface side of the volatile component-containing part holding body and is substantially opposed to a circumferential line on which two or more volatile component-containing parts are arranged. Parts can be arranged. Alternatively, when the volatile component-containing part holding body is disk-shaped and the volatile component-containing part holding body is disposed on the outermost peripheral side of the disk-like volatile component-containing part holding body, the heating unit is You may arrange | position along the position facing the outer peripheral end surface of a volatile component containing part holding body. In such a configuration, if the volatile component-containing unit holder can rotate in the circumferential direction with respect to the central axis of the volatile component-containing unit holder, the second movement mode can be realized, and the volatile component If the heating unit can rotate in the circumferential direction with respect to the central axis of the containing unit holder, the first movement mode can be realized.

  In addition, as for the arrangement pattern of the two or more volatile component containing parts which the volatile component containing part holding body has, other arrangement patterns other than the arrangement pattern arranged along the circumferential direction as described above are also necessary. May be adopted. In addition, the volatile component-containing unit holder may be provided integrally with the device for volatile component volatilization, but the cartridge provided detachably with respect to the device main body provided with at least the heating unit. (Volatile component volatilization cartridge) may be used. In the latter case, the main body of the apparatus can be reused many times by replacing the cartridge that has consumed volatile components with a new cartridge. The volatile component take-out means may be provided on the cartridge side so as to be paired with the volatile component-containing portion, but is usually preferably provided on the apparatus main body side so as to be paired with the heating portion. .

  As described above, the volatile component volatilization apparatus of the first embodiment can be used by exchanging the cartridge when the cartridge system is adopted. For this reason, it is possible to use cartridges using various volatile components. However, among the members constituting the cartridge, if the type of consumable member consumed by use; that is, the type of volatile component used in the cartridge is different, it is necessary to adjust the heating conditions according to the type of these materials.

  This is because, for example, when a cartridge using only one type of volatile component that volatilizes at low temperature is replaced with a cartridge that uses only one type of volatile component that volatilizes at high temperature, the heating conditions are the same. For example, volatilization of the former volatile component may be excessive, or volatilization of the latter volatile component may be insufficient (first problem). In addition, when the volatile components of the individual volatile component containing parts mounted on the cartridge are different in volatility, when heating the volatile components taken out from one volatile component containing part, When volatile components taken out from other volatile component-containing parts are heated, volatilization of volatile components may be insufficient (second problem). Here, in order to cope with the first problem, it is possible to manually reset the heating condition in accordance with the consumable member used in the cartridge every time the cartridge is replaced. Further, in order to cope with the second problem, the heating condition is manually reset every time the volatile component-containing portion is moved closer to a position where the volatile component can be heated by the heating portion. It is also possible. However, such measures require labor, and if the heating conditions are set incorrectly, the volatile component may be excessively volatilized or the volatile component may be hardly volatilized. is there.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the cartridge has heating information when performing the heating process by the heating unit, and the apparatus main body reads the heating information when the cartridge is attached to the apparatus main body. It is preferable to provide.

  Here, the “heating information” means heat treatment conditions such as a heating temperature and a heating time for setting the volatilization amount of the volatile component within a desired optimum range, or information corresponding to these. Note that the “corresponding information” is, for example, i) information indicating the amount of current flowing through the heating element, or ii) primary information read by the reading unit, and the primary information is converted and decoded. By doing this, it means a case where heat treatment conditions (secondary information) consisting of specific heating temperature, heating time, and the like are obtained. When primary information is used as heating information, for example, a number assigned to each volatile component such as No. 1 for jasmine and No. 2 for rose can be used as the primary information. In this case, the primary information read through the reading unit is the secondary information (current) for specifically controlling the heating element assigned in advance according to the number indicating each volatile component in the control means. Amount, energization time, etc.).

  The cartridge can hold heating information as intangible information and / or tangible information. Here, when the heating information is intangible information, the cartridge includes at least one recording medium selected from an electric recording medium, a magnetic recording medium, and an optical recording medium; for example, a semiconductor memory. The heating information is stored in the recording medium as at least one signal selected from an electrical signal, a magnetic signal, and an optical signal. In this case, when the cartridge is attached to the apparatus main body, the apparatus main body is selected from a reading unit that electrically reads the heating information recorded on the recording medium, a magnetic reading unit, and an optical reading unit. At least one kind of reading unit is provided.

  On the other hand, when the heating information is tangible information, the cartridge has a tangible portion made of a shape, a structure, or a combination thereof representing the heating information. Here, examples of the tangible portion representing the heating information include the number of pins, the shape, or a combination thereof. In this case, the apparatus main body includes a fitting portion that fits with the pin so that the tangible information can be read, and at least a reading portion that converts the presence or absence of the fitting between the pin and the fitting portion into an electrical signal. Provided. The tangible information is represented by the number of 0 to 10 pins arranged in a row in the horizontal direction, and when the reading unit is fitted with these pins, the function of converting the presence or absence of fitting into an electrical signal is provided. If equipped, if the cartridge to be replaced is limited to a type using only one kind of volatile component, for example, the heating temperature is allocated to the number of the first to fifth pins from the left, and from the left The heating time can be assigned to the number of pins from the sixth to the tenth.

<Specific example of volatile component volatilization device>
Next, the specific example of the apparatus for volatile component volatilization of 1st this embodiment is demonstrated in detail using drawing. 5 and 6 are schematic schematic views showing an example of a volatile component volatilization apparatus according to the first embodiment. Specifically, (1) Volatile components made up of millicapsules 10 in the apparatus. (2) Removal of the volatile component from the volatile component-containing portion by the volatile component extraction means, (3) Volatilization by heating of the extracted volatile component, and ( 4) It is a schematic diagram explaining an example of the separation movement from the heating part of the volatile component containing part after complete | finishing volatilization of a volatile component. 5 and 6, the specific cross-sectional structure of the millicapsule 10 is not shown. 5 and 6, the X direction indicated by arrows X1 and X2 means the horizontal direction, the Y direction indicated by Y1 and Y2 means the vertical direction, and in the drawings, the Y2 direction is the upper side, Y1 The direction means the lower side.

  First, as shown in FIG. 5, the volatile component-containing portion composed of the millicapsules 10 held by a volatile component-containing portion holder (not shown) moves in the direction of the arrow X1, thereby causing the heating unit 40 and the volatilization. It reaches directly above the needle-like member 50 that is the sex component extraction means. Here, the heating unit 40 fixedly arranged in the volatile component volatilization apparatus includes a first heating element 42 made of a plate-like heat generating chip and a volatile element arranged in contact with the upper surface side of the heating element 42. The component heating container 44 and a second heating element 46 made of a coil heater disposed above the volatile component heating container 44 so that the central axis direction of the circular coil portion coincides with the vertical direction are configured. The The first heating element 42 and the second heating element 46 are connected to a power source and a heating element control circuit (not shown). Further, a needle-like member 50 made of a needle-like member is arranged on the inner peripheral side of the second heating element 46 so that the axial directions thereof coincide with each other. The needle-like member 50 is fixedly arranged by a member (not shown), and the upper end has a sharp pointed shape.

  Next, as the millicapsule 10 moves in the direction of the arrow Y1 so as to further approach the heating unit 40, the tip of the needle-like member 50 pierces the lower end side of the millicapsule 10 (FIG. 6). At this time, when the needle-like member 50 is made of a solid needle-like member, the volatile component 20 in the millicapsule 10 flows out along the surface of the solid needle-like member. When the needle-like member 50 is a pipe-type needle-like member, the volatile component 20 in the millicapsule 10 flows out through the through-hole of the pipe-type needle-like member. Here, when a pipe-type needle-like member is used as the needle-like member 50, the millicapsule 10C in which a part of the outer shell member 30C as illustrated in FIG. Is used. Then, the pipe-shaped needle-like member is pierced so as to penetrate the rubber film 36C.

  Subsequently, the volatile component 20 that has flowed out of the millicapsule 10 is heated by the second heating element 46. The heating at this time may directly volatilize the volatile component 20 or may be a simple preheating that hardly causes volatilization. In the case where the volatile component 20 is directly volatilized, at least the first heating element 42 can be omitted. In this case, the volatile component heating container 44 is omitted, or the volatile component 20 dropped from the lower end side of the needle-like member 50 without being volatilized by heating by the second heating element 46 is contained in the apparatus. It can be used as a collection container for preventing splashing.

  When the volatile component 20 flowing out from the millicapsule 10 is preheated by the second heating element 46, the volatile component 20 is dropped from the lower end side of the needle-like member 50 after being preheated, and the volatile component heating container 44. The volatile component 20 introduced into the volatile component heating container 44 is volatilized by being heated by the first heating element 42. In addition, when the volatile component 20 is heated and volatilized using the first heating element 42, the second heating element 46 may be omitted.

  Thereafter, the millicapsule 10 moves in the arrow Y2 direction so as to be separated from the heating unit 40. Thereby, the needle-like member 50 pierced on the lower end side of the millicapsule 10 is removed from the lower end side of the millicapsule 10 (FIG. 5). Thereafter, the millicapsule 10 positioned immediately above the heating unit 40 and the needle-like member 50 that is the volatile component extraction means moves in the direction of the arrow X2 so as to be further away from the heating unit 40. In conjunction with this movement, if the new millicapsule 10 is moved in the direction of the arrow X1, it is possible to prepare for the next volatilization process. As the needle-like member 50 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a blade-like member having an upper end portion of the needle-like member having a blade shape may be used.

  FIG. 7 is a schematic plan view showing an example of a volatile component-containing unit holder used in the apparatus for volatile component volatilization of the present embodiment. Specifically, four millicapsules 10 are arranged in the circumferential direction. The volatile component containing part holding body arrange | positioned every 90 degree | times is shown. A volatile component-containing portion holding body 60A (60) shown in FIG. 7 is a disk-shaped member that holds four four millicapsules 10. Here, the four millicapsules 10 are located at equidistant positions in the radial direction from the central axis (rotating axis) 62 of the volatile component-containing portion holding body 60A and at 0 degrees along the clockwise direction R. Position P1, 90 degree position P2, 180 degree position P3, and 270 degree position P4 are arranged. Here, the volatile component-containing portion holding body 60A can rotate every 90 degrees with respect to the clockwise direction R, and the millicapsule 10 located at the position P1 has the positions P2, P3, and P4. You can move sequentially. Here, the heating unit 40 and the needle-like member 50 (not shown in FIG. 7) are at any one or two positions selected from the positions P1 to P4 and face the millicapsule 10. Thus, it can arrange | position to the upper side or the lower side of the paper surface of FIG. In addition, when arrange | positioning the heating part 40 and the needle-shaped member 50 in any two positions selected from the position P1-position P4, respectively, the position which comprises point symmetry with respect to a central axis, ie, position P1, and A combination of positions P3 or a combination of positions P2 and P4 can be selected.

  FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating an example of an arrangement relationship between the volatile component-containing unit holder and the heating unit illustrated in FIG. 7. In FIG. 8, the specific configuration of the heating unit 40 and the volatile component extraction means 50 are not shown. As shown in FIG. 8, the heating unit 40 is a line corresponding to a circumferential line in which the millicapsules 10 constituting the volatile component-containing unit are disposed on one surface side of the volatile component extraction means 50 (in FIG. 8). Are arranged on the ring-shaped dotted line 64). And in the example shown in FIG. 8, the state by which the one heating part 40 is arrange | positioned in the position facing the position P4 is shown. FIG. 9 is a schematic plan view showing a modification of the volatile component holder shown in FIGS. 7 and 8. Here, in FIG. 9, the same components as those shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 are denoted by the same reference numerals. In FIG. 9, the specific configuration of the heating unit 40 and the volatile component extraction means 50 are not shown. The volatile component holding body 60B (60) shown in FIG. 9 has the volatile component holding shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 except that the millicapsule 10 is held on the outermost peripheral side of the volatile component holding body 60B. It has the same configuration as the body 60A. Here, the heating unit 40 can be disposed at a position facing the outer peripheral end surface of the volatile component holder 60B. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the heating unit 40 is disposed at a position facing the millicapsule 10 disposed at the position P4. The state where 40 is arranged is shown.

<< Volatile Component Volatilization Device and Volatile Component Volatilization Cartridge of Second Embodiment >>
Next, the apparatus for volatile component volatilization of 2nd this embodiment is demonstrated. The apparatus for volatilizing volatile components of the second embodiment is a heating unit and an outer shell member that is disposed so as to be relatively close to and away from the heating unit and encloses the volatile component and the volatile component. A volatile component-containing portion having at least a volatile component-containing portion, and in a state where the heating portion and the volatile component-containing portion are close to each other, the volatile component-containing portion is heated and destroyed by heating the outer shell member. And has a function of volatilizing volatile components.

  In the volatile component volatilization apparatus of the second embodiment, the volatile component is forcibly volatilized by heating. For this reason, when the volatility of the volatile component is low, in other words, even when the vapor pressure near the normal temperature of the volatile component or the boiling point of the volatile component is low, the volatile component can be quickly and sufficiently removed. It can be volatilized in the air at a concentration. Further, when not in use, the volatile component is contained in the outer shell member, so that the volatilization performance does not deteriorate.

  In addition to this, in the volatile component volatilization apparatus of the second embodiment, the volatile component-containing portion is disposed so as to be relatively close to and away from the heating portion. For this reason, in particular, when the apparatus for volatile component volatilization has two or more volatile component-containing portions, the individual volatile component-containing portions are sequentially brought closer to one heating portion in order, and then the outside By performing heat destruction of the shell member and heating of the volatile component, the volatile component in each volatile component-containing part can be volatilized. Therefore, it is not necessary to arrange a heating unit corresponding to each volatile component-containing unit, the structure of the volatile component volatilization device can be simplified, and the device can be miniaturized.

  Note that the volatile component volatilization apparatus of the second embodiment is different from the volatile component volatilization apparatus of the first embodiment mainly in that the outer shell member is attached not by the volatile component extraction means but by the heating unit. It is different in that it can be destroyed and a microcapsule described later can be used as a member constituting the volatile component-containing part. In addition, about the others, the apparatus for volatile component volatilization of 2nd this embodiment can be made the same as the apparatus for volatile component volatilization of 1st this embodiment. About this point, it is the same also about the cartridge for volatile component volatilization used for the apparatus for volatile component volatilization of 2nd this embodiment. Next, the member of each part which comprises the apparatus for volatile component volatilization of 2nd this embodiment is demonstrated in detail.

<Volatile component content part>
The volatile component-containing portion used in the volatile component volatilization apparatus of the second embodiment is not particularly limited as long as it has at least an outer shell member that encloses the volatile component and the volatile component. It has a millicapsule 10, one metal container filled with a volatile component 20, or one or more microcapsules. Here, when the millicapsule 10 is used as the volatile component-containing part, a material that is thermally destroyed by heating by the heating part is used as the main material constituting the outer shell member 30. As such a material, it is particularly preferable to use a material similar to an outer shell member constituting a microcapsule to be described later, or another material having a heat fracture property similar to this material. Except for this point, the millicapsule 10 used in the volatile component volatilization apparatus of the second embodiment is the same as the millicapsule 10 used in the volatile component volatilization apparatus of the first embodiment. It is. Moreover, when using a metal container, the thing similar to the millicapsule 10 can be utilized in size. The metal container is provided with an opening and a sealing film for sealing the opening. Here, as the sealing film, one that is thermally decomposed or dissolved by heating can be used, and specifically, the same one as an outer shell member of a microcapsule described later can be used. In the case of using a plate-like volatile component-containing part holding body that holds the volatile component-containing part, the volatile component-containing part holding body has a volatile property as having a function corresponding to the metal container. It is preferable to provide a recess for storing the component. In this case, a sealing film is provided in the opening of the recess, and a part or the whole of the inner wall surface of the recess is made of a metal in order to efficiently transfer the heat of the heating part to the volatile component or the sealing film. Consists of

  On the other hand, when a microcapsule is used as the volatile component-containing part, the volatile component-containing part may be composed of at least one microcapsule. However, when the volatile component-containing part is composed of one microcapsule, it is often necessary to use a large microcapsule in order to increase the content of the volatile component contained in the volatile component-containing part. Become. However, in this case, it may be difficult to manufacture the microcapsules or it may be difficult to ensure the mechanical strength of the microcapsules. Therefore, the volatile component-containing part is usually preferably composed of two or more microcapsules, and more preferably composed of five or more microcapsules. The upper limit of the number of microcapsules constituting the volatile component-containing part is not particularly limited, but is practically 50 or less. Here, when the number of microcapsules constituting the volatile component-containing part is two or more, the volatile component-containing part is separated from at least two or more microcapsules and these two or more microcapsules. It is preferable that it is comprised from the decomposition | disassembly prevention member which prevents that a volatile-component content part decomposes | disassembles apart. The decomposition preventing member is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a binding material that binds the microcapsules to each other and a container that stores the microcapsules. Here, as the binding material, a material for the outer shell member constituting the microcapsule can be used, but a known material can be used as long as the material exhibits adhesiveness. Note that the outer shell members of the microcapsules may be bound together without using the binding material. On the other hand, as the storage container for storing the microcapsules, it is preferable to use a metal storage container in order to efficiently transfer the heat from the heating unit to the microcapsules. In addition, when using the plate-shaped volatile component containing part holding body which hold | maintains a volatile component containing part, it is also preferable to provide the recessed part which accommodates this volatile component containing part holding body so that a microcapsule may not be scattered. In this case, it is not necessary to use a binder or a storage container.

-Microcapsules-
Here, the microcapsule used in the apparatus for volatile component volatilization according to the second embodiment means that the average particle diameter is 3000 μm or less and the maximum internal volume of the volatile component is 0.10 ml or less. To do. The average particle size is preferably in the range of 10 μm to 3000 μm, more preferably in the range of 150 μm to 2000 μm, and still more preferably in the range of 250 μm to 550 μm. When the average particle size is less than 10 μm, the content ratio of the volatile component in the total mass of the microcapsules becomes too small, and it may be difficult to volatilize the volatile component at a sufficient concentration. In addition, when the average particle size exceeds 3000 μm, the mechanical strength of the microcapsules decreases, and therefore, when an unexpected impact or pressure is applied to the microcapsules, the microcapsules are easily destroyed and become volatile at an unintended timing. The component is easily volatilized to the outside.

  The microcapsule can be produced using a known microcapsule manufacturing method. The microcapsule production method can be roughly classified into a chemical method, a physicochemical method, and a mechanical method. And (1) chemical methods include, for example, suspension polymerization method, miniemulsion polymerization method, emulsion (emulsion) polymerization method, precipitation polymerization method, dispersion polymerization method, interfacial polymerization method, submerged curing method, (2) Examples of the physicochemical method include a submerged drying method, a phase inversion emulsification method, and a coacervation method. (3) Examples of the mechanical method include a spray drying method and a heteroaggregation method. (For example, see “Key Points for Nano / Microcapsule Adjustment”, Tanaka Hayato, Techno System Co., Ltd.).

  Among these microencapsulation methods, the interfacial polymerization method and the coacervation method are usually preferred. When the interfacial polymerization method is used, the microcapsules can be manufactured, for example, as follows. First, an oil phase prepared by dissolving or dispersing a volatile component in a hydrophobic organic solvent as a raw material constituting the core material of the microcapsule is prepared. Next, this oil phase is put into an aqueous phase in which a water-soluble polymer is dissolved, and emulsified and dispersed by a stirring means such as a homogenizer. The obtained emulsion is heated to cause a polymer formation reaction at the oil droplet interface. Thereby, the microcapsule by which the core material containing a volatile component was coat | covered with the outer shell member can be obtained.

  As the outer shell member constituting the microcapsule, a material that is dissolved and / or thermally destroyed by heating is used. As such a material, an organic material having a melting point of about 85 ° C. to about 135 ° C. is preferably used. In addition, melting | fusing point has the more preferable range of 85 to 105 degreeC. By setting the melting point to 85 ° C. or higher, the second volatile component volatilization device and the cartridge having the volatile component-containing part holder provided to be removable from the device as needed can be used in a high temperature environment. Even when left alone, the outer shell member of the microcapsule is spontaneously dissolved, and the volatile component can be more reliably suppressed from being volatilized to the outside. In addition, when the melting point is set to 135 ° C. or lower, the volatile component can be surely volatilized to the outside by reliably dissolving the outer shell member of the microcapsule when heated by the heating unit.

  Specific examples of the outer shell member include gelatin, rosin, gum arabic, shellac, sodium alginate, polyvinyl alcohol, epoxy, polyurethane, polystyrene, polyacrylamide, polyester, polyamide, urea, and the like. In the microcapsule, the volatile component 20 similar to that used for the millicapsule 10 is used as the core material encompassed by the outer shell member, but a hydrophobic organic solvent can be used in combination with the volatile component 20. The organic solvent is preferably an organic solvent having a boiling point of 300 ° C. or lower. For example, in addition to esters, dimethylnaphthalene, diethylnaphthalene, diisopropylnaphthalene, dimethylbiphenyl, diisopropylbiphenyl, diisobutylbiphenyl, 1-methyl-1-dimethylphenyl- 2-phenylmethane, 1-ethyl-1-dimethylphenyl-1-phenylmethane, 1-propyl-1-dimethylphenyl-1-phenylmethane, triallylmethane (eg, tritoluylmethane, toluyldiphenylmethane), terphenyl compound (Eg terphenyl), alkyl compounds, alkylated diphenyl ether (eg propyl diphenyl ether), hydrogenated terphenyl (eg hexahydroterphenyl), diphenyl ether Etc. The.

  Next, specific examples of the volatile component-containing portion used in the volatile component volatilization apparatus of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12, the same components as those shown in FIGS. 1 to 7 are denoted by the same reference numerals. FIG. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an example of a volatile component-containing unit used in the volatile component volatilization apparatus of the second embodiment, and specifically shows a cross-sectional view of a microcapsule. . As shown in FIG. 10, the microcapsule 70 includes a volatile component 20 and an outer shell member 80 that encloses the volatile component 20 in a hermetically sealed manner. In addition, this microcapsule 70 alone may constitute one volatile component-containing part, but usually, one or more microcapsules 70 may constitute one volatile component-containing part. preferable.

  FIG. 11 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing another example of the volatile component-containing unit used in the volatile component volatilization apparatus of the second embodiment. A volatile component-containing portion 90A (90) shown in FIG. 11 includes a metal container 100 having an opening, and a plurality of microcapsules 70 filled in the metal container 100. In the example shown in FIG. 11, the metal container 100 efficiently transfers the heat of the heating unit to the outer shell member 80 of the microcapsule 70, and the individual microcapsules 70 are scattered and scattered. Has a function to prevent.

  FIG. 12 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing another example of a volatile component-containing unit used in the volatile component volatilization apparatus of the second embodiment. 12 includes a metal container 102, a sealing film 104 that seals the opening 102A of the metal container, and the volatility filled in the metal container 102. Component 20. In the example shown in FIG. 12, the metal container 102 and the sealing film 104 function as an outer shell member of the volatile component 20. The heat of the heating unit is transferred to the volatile component 20 through the metal container 102 and is also transferred to the sealing film 104. For this reason, when the metal container 102 is heated, the sealing film 104 is destroyed by heating, and the heated volatile component 20 is volatilized to the outside through the opening 102A.

<Heating section>
The heating part heats the volatile component-containing part to seal the outer shell member 30 of the millicapsule 10, the outer shell member 80 of the microcapsule 70, or the opening 102A of the metal container 102. While destroying 104 by heating, the volatile component 20 in the inside of these millicapsules 10 and microcapsules 70 (hereinafter, both may be collectively referred to as “capsules”) or in the metal container 102 is volatilized. The heating unit includes at least a heating element. As a heating element, the thing similar to what is used as a heating part of the apparatus for volatile component volatilization of 1st this embodiment can be utilized. In addition, in order to efficiently heat the volatile component 20 that has flowed out of the capsules 10 and 70 or the metal container 102 due to the heat destruction of the outer shell members 30 and 80 or the sealing film 104, a volatile component heating container 44 can also be used. In addition, the heating unit (1) has both a function of heating and destroying the outer shell members 30 and 80 or the sealing film 104 and a function of evaporating the volatile component 20 in the capsules 10 and 70 or the metal container 102. (2) a heating element for heating only for the purpose of heat destruction of the outer shell members 30 and 80, and the capsules 10 and 70 or the metal container 102 The heating element which heats only for the purpose of volatilizing the volatile component 20 may be included. In addition, when the heating unit has only one heating element, the heat generated by the heating element is transferred to the outer shell members 30 and 80 or the sealing film 104, so that the outer shell members 30 and 80 or the sealing film are transferred. You may use the metal heat-transfer member which heat-breaks 104. FIG.

<Specific example of volatile component volatilization device>
Next, the specific example of the apparatus for volatile component volatilization of 2nd this embodiment is demonstrated in detail using drawing. FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are schematic schematic diagrams showing an example of the volatile component volatilization apparatus of the second embodiment. Specifically, in the apparatus, (1) to the heating part of the volatile component containing part (2) After the heat destruction of the outer shell member 30, 80 or the sealing film 104 and the volatilization of the volatile component 20 by the heating of the heating unit, and (3) the volatilization of the volatile component 20 are finished. It is a schematic diagram explaining an example of the separation movement from the heating part of a volatile component containing part. In FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the description of the specific cross-sectional structure of the volatile component-containing part is omitted. Moreover, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the thing similar to what is shown in FIGS.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, the volatile component-containing unit 90 held by a volatile component-containing unit holder (not shown) moves in the direction of the arrow X1 to reach directly above the heating unit 40. Here, the heating part 40 fixedly arranged in the apparatus for volatile component volatilization is comprised from the heating element 42 which consists of a plate-shaped exothermic chip. The heating element 42 is connected to a power source and a heating element control circuit (not shown).

  Next, the volatile component-containing unit 90 moves in the direction of arrow Y1 so as to further approach the heating unit 40, whereby the bottom surface of the volatile component-containing unit 90 and the heating element 42 come into contact with each other (FIG. 14). Here, the volatile component-containing portion 90 is heated by the heating element 42. At this time, if the volatile component containing portion 90 shown in FIG. 14 is the volatile component containing portion 90A shown in FIG. 11, the outer shell member 80 of the microcapsule 70 is destroyed by heating and the volatile component 20 is heated. Thus, the volatile component 20 is volatilized to the outside. Further, if the volatile component-containing portion 90 shown in FIG. 14 is the volatile component-containing portion 90B shown in FIG. 12, the sealing film 104 that seals the opening 102A is destroyed by heating and the volatile component. 20 is heated and the volatile component 20 is volatilized to the outside.

  Thereafter, the volatile component-containing unit 90 moves in the arrow Y2 direction so as to be separated from the heating unit 40 (FIG. 13). Thereafter, the volatile component-containing unit 90 located immediately above the heating unit 40 moves in the arrow X2 direction so as to be further away from the heating unit 40. If the new volatile component-containing unit 90 is moved in the direction of the arrow X1 in conjunction with this movement, it can be prepared for the next volatilization process.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, a heating element made of a coil heater having an inner diameter larger than the outer diameter of the volatile component containing portion 90 is used instead of the heating element 42 made of a plate-like heat generating chip. May be. In addition, as the volatile component-containing unit 90, the millicapsule 10 illustrated in FIG. However, in this case, the outer shell member 30 of the millicapsule 10 is made of a material that can be heated and destroyed at least at a portion heated by the heating unit 40. In addition, (1) the volatile component 20 flows out and scatters to the outside of the volatile component-containing portion 90 due to thermal destruction of the outer shell members 30 and 70 and the member functioning as the outer shell member (such as the sealing film 104). In the case where there is a possibility that the inside of the apparatus may be contaminated, or (2) when volatilization treatment by heating destruction and heating of the volatile component 20 are performed separately, the volatile component 20 flowing out from the volatile component containing unit 90 You may provide the container which collect | recovers and hold | maintains in one place. For example, in the case shown in (2) above, the volatile component heating container 44 illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6 may be disposed on the heating element 42.

  5 and 6, instead of the needle-shaped member indicated by reference numeral 50, a metal rod-shaped member (for the purpose of transmitting the heat of the heating element and destroying the outer shell member 30 by heating) (Heat transfer member) may be used. In this case, for example, the rod-shaped member is disposed in a heating element 46 formed of a coil heater as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, or on the side opposite to the end in contact with the outer shell member 30. It is preferable that the end is disposed so as to be in contact with the heating element 42 made of a heat generating chip. In addition, when using the needle-shaped member 50 also as a heat-transfer member, both heat destruction and mechanical destruction of the outer shell member 30 can be performed substantially simultaneously.

<< Usage mode of apparatus for volatilization of volatile components >>
The volatile component volatilization apparatuses of the first and second embodiments can be used for any purpose as long as the desired volatile component is volatilized in a desired space at a desired timing. Moreover, although the apparatus for volatile component volatilization of 1st and 2nd this embodiment may be utilized by this apparatus single-piece | unit, it can be provided integrally with an electronic device. The electronic device is not particularly limited as long as it is a known electronic device. For example, i) so-called white goods such as a refrigerator and a washing machine, ii) AV equipment such as a TV and audio, iii) an air conditioner and a humidity controller, Air-conditioning equipment such as negative ion generators, iv) OA equipment such as personal computers, v) Mobile electronic devices such as mobile phones, notebook personal computers, headphones, PDAs (personal digital assistants), and portable music players Can be mentioned. For example, a device for volatile component volatilization may be disposed in the casing of the electronic device, and the volatile component may be volatilized in conjunction with a predetermined operation or operation of the electronic device.

  Moreover, you may make it arrange | position a volatile component volatilization apparatus on a wall, a floor, etc., and volatilize an aroma component in conjunction with an infrared sensor. In this case, when a human is detected by the infrared sensor, the fragrance component can be volatilized. Thereby, the person who entered the room where the apparatus for volatile component volatilization is arranged can enjoy a comfortable scent. In addition, when there is no one in the room, since the fragrance component is not volatilized, useless consumption of the fragrance component can be prevented. Similarly, the insecticidal component may be volatilized in conjunction with the sound sensor. In this case, for example, an insecticidal component to be volatilized may be selected and automatically volatilized according to the frequency peculiar to the flapping sound of insects having flying ability to be insecticidal (mosquitoes, flies, moths, etc.) .

  Moreover, you may arrange | position the apparatus for volatile component volatilization in the vicinity of the driver's seat of vehicles, such as a car, a truck, and a bus. In this case, the awakening component and / or the fragrance component may be volatilized automatically in conjunction with the driving state of the vehicle or the physiological state of the driver sitting in the driver's seat. For example, as a condition for volatilizing the awakening component and / or the fragrance component in accordance with the driving state of the vehicle, for example, when traveling at a speed within a predetermined range on a highway or the like continues for a certain time or more. Can be mentioned. In addition, as conditions for volatilizing the awakening component and / or the fragrance component in conjunction with the physiological state of the driver sitting in the driver's seat, for example, the number of blinks within the unit time of the driver monitored by the camera, For example, the degree of eyelid opening or the number of yawns is quantified by image analysis, and this value exceeds a certain threshold.

10, 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D Millicapsule (volatile component-containing part)
20 Volatile component 30 30A, 30B, 30C, 30D Shell member 32B, 32C, 32D Capsule body (part of shell member)
34B, 34C Cap (part of outer shell member)
36C Rubber coating (rubber member forming part of outer shell member)
36D Block-shaped rubber member (rubber member forming part of outer shell member)
40 heating unit 42 (first) heating element 44 volatile component volatilization heating container 46 (second) heating element 50 needle-like member (volatile component extraction means)
60, 60A, 60B Volatile component-containing part holder 62 Central axis (rotary axis)
64 Ring-shaped dotted line 70 Microcapsule (volatile component-containing part or part thereof)
80 Outer shell member 90, 90A, 90B Volatile component containing part 100 Metal container 102 Metal container (part of outer shell member)
102A Opening 104 Sealing film (part of outer shell member)

Claims (18)

A heating unit;
A volatile component-containing portion that is disposed so as to be relatively close to and away from the heating portion and has at least a volatile component and an outer shell member containing the volatile component;
Volatile component extraction means for taking out the volatile component to the outside of the volatile component containing part by mechanically destroying the outer shell member,
It has a function of volatilizing the volatile component by heating the volatile component taken out to the outside of the volatile component-containing unit by the volatile component extraction means by the heating unit. Equipment for volatilization of volatile components. In the apparatus for volatilization of volatile components according to claim 1,
The volatile component extraction means has a needle-like member having a through hole penetrating in the axial direction,
At least a part of the outer shell member is composed of a rubber member,
The volatile component is taken out to the outside of the volatile component-containing portion through the through hole by piercing the needle-like member so as to penetrate the rubber member. Volatilization equipment. In the apparatus for volatilization of volatile components according to claim 1 or 2,
The heating unit includes a heating element, and a container for heating a volatile component that is disposed in a position close to or in contact with the heating element and has an opening.
When the volatile component is taken out by the volatile component take-out means to the outside of the volatile component-containing portion, the volatile component flowing out to the outside of the volatile component-containing portion is used for heating the volatile component. An apparatus for volatilization of volatile components, which is introduced into a container. In the apparatus for volatile component volatilization as described in any one of Claims 1-3,
Using at least a coil heater as the heating unit,
When the volatile component is taken out to the outside of the volatile component-containing portion by the volatile component extraction means, the volatile component flowing out from the volatile component-containing portion flows out in a substantially linear shape, An outflow line of volatile components flowing out in the substantially linear state;
A central axis of the coil heater;
The apparatus for volatilizing volatile components is characterized in that the coil heater is arranged so that they substantially coincide. A heating unit;
A volatile component-containing portion that is disposed so as to be relatively close to and away from the heating portion and has at least a volatile component and an outer shell member containing the volatile component;
Comprising at least
In the state where the heating part and the volatile component-containing part are close to each other, the volatile component-containing part is heated by the heating part, so that the outer shell member is destroyed by heating and the volatile component is volatilized. A device for volatilizing volatile components, characterized by having a function. In the apparatus for volatile component volatilization as described in any one of Claims 1-5,
The volatile component volatilization apparatus is characterized in that the volatile component is at least one selected from an aromatic component, an insecticidal component, an antibacterial component, and a deodorizing component. In the apparatus for volatile component volatilization as described in any one of Claims 1-6,
Having two or more volatile component-containing parts,
The apparatus for volatile component volatilization characterized by the composition of the volatile component contained in one volatile component containing part and the composition of the volatile component contained in another volatile component containing part differing. In the apparatus for volatile component volatilization as described in any one of Claims 1-7,
A volatile component volatilization apparatus having one heating unit and two or more volatile component-containing units. In the apparatus for volatile component volatilization as described in any one of Claims 1-7,
The apparatus for volatile component volatilization characterized by having two said heating parts and having three or more said volatile component containing parts. In the apparatus for volatile component volatilization as described in any one of Claims 1-9,
While having two or more volatile component-containing parts,
It has a plate-like volatile component containing part holding body that holds the two or more volatile component containing parts,
Volatile component volatilization characterized in that the two or more volatile component-containing parts are arranged at substantially equal intervals along the circumferential direction with reference to the central axis of the volatile component-containing part holder apparatus. In the apparatus for volatile component volatilization according to claim 10,
The heating unit is arranged at a position substantially opposite to a circumferential line where the two or more volatile component containing parts are arranged, on at least one surface side of the volatile component containing part holding body. An apparatus for volatilizing volatile components. In the apparatus for volatilization of volatile components according to claim 11,
For volatile component volatilization, wherein at least one of the volatile component-containing unit holder or the heating unit is rotatable in the circumferential direction with respect to a central axis of the volatile component-containing unit holder apparatus. In the apparatus for volatile component volatilization as described in any one of Claims 10-12,
The apparatus for volatilizing volatile components, wherein the volatile component-containing part holding body is detachably provided to the apparatus main body including at least the heating unit. In the apparatus for volatilization of volatile components according to claim 13,
The volatile component-containing part holding body has heating information when heating by the heating part,
The apparatus main body is provided with a reading unit that reads the heating information in a state where the volatile component-containing unit holder is attached to the apparatus main body. A heating unit;
A volatile component-containing portion that is disposed so as to be relatively close to and away from the heating portion and has at least a volatile component and an outer shell member containing the volatile component;
Volatile component extraction means for taking out the volatile component to the outside of the volatile component-containing part by mechanically destroying the outer shell member,
Comprising at least
For volatilization of volatile components having a function of volatilizing the volatile components by heating the volatile components taken out to the outside of the volatile component-containing unit by the volatile component extraction means by the heating unit. The device
An apparatus main body provided with at least the heating unit, and a cartridge removable from the apparatus main body,
The cartridge for volatile component volatilization, wherein the cartridge has at least two or more volatile component-containing portions. A heating unit;
A volatile component-containing portion that is disposed so as to be relatively close to and away from the heating portion and has at least a volatile component and an outer shell member containing the volatile component;
Comprising at least
In the state where the heating part and the volatile component-containing part are close to each other, the volatile component-containing part is heated by the heating part, so that the outer shell member is destroyed by heating and the volatile component is volatilized. A device for volatilization of volatile components having a function
An apparatus main body provided with at least the heating unit, and a cartridge removable from the apparatus main body,
The cartridge for volatile component volatilization, wherein the cartridge has at least two or more volatile component-containing portions. In the cartridge for volatilization of volatile components according to claim 15 or 16,
The cartridge has heating information when heating by the heating unit,
A volatile component volatilization cartridge, wherein the apparatus main body includes a reading unit that reads the heating information in a state where the volatile component-containing unit holder is attached to the apparatus main body.   An electronic apparatus comprising the volatile component volatilization device according to claim 1.

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