JP2016132468A - Storage container and aroma generating device using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a storage container for a volatile chemical agent efficiently providing constant strong aroma to a peripheral environment regardless of environments and to provide an aroma generating device using the same.SOLUTION: An aroma generating device comprises: a volatile chemical agent being a gel molding holding a volatile substance; a container body opening to one end side, gradually decreasing a cross sectional area toward the other end side and storing the volatile chemical agent inside; and an opening and closing lid body having an opening and closing mechanism having a rotation axis and consisting of a plurality of flaps rotating between a closing position closing an opening fitting with each other and an opening position opening the opening separating with each other and passing volatile ingredients volatilizing from the volatile chemical agent by connecting the inside of the container body to the outside of the container body.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a storage container and a scent generator using the same.

Exhaust of an electrophotographic image forming apparatus provided with a fan for forcibly exhausting the gas in the apparatus to the outside, a filter for reducing the concentration of ozone generated in the apparatus during processing, and an exhaust outlet for exhaust As a method, an exhaust method of an image forming apparatus having an fragrance between a fan and an exhaust port is known (Patent Document 1).
In the fragrance that volatilizes the contained medicine from the volatilization hole established in the container body,
There is also known a fragrance that is provided with an elastic body protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the container body, and that the elastic body is in contact with the inner surface of the door pocket while the container body is housed in the door pocket. (Patent Document 2).

JP-A-2-275969 JP 2014-50491 A

The gel body containing the fragrance component contained in the container has a constant scent with a change in surface area because the fragrance component volatilizes from the surface in contact with air and shrinks toward the center of the gel body surface over time. Could not provide.
An object of the present invention is to provide a container for a volatile drug that efficiently provides a constant intensity of scent to the surrounding environment regardless of the environment, and a scent generating apparatus using the container.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the container according to claim 1,
A container body that opens to one end side and gradually reduces the cross-sectional area toward the other end side and accommodates the volatile drug inside,
An openable / closable lid that covers the opening and allows a volatile component to evaporate from the volatile agent to pass through,
It is characterized by that.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the container according to claim 2,
A container body having a dividing member that is opened on one end side and divides the volatile drug and accommodates it inside;
An openable / closable lid that covers the opening and allows a volatile component to evaporate from the volatile agent to pass through,
It is characterized by that.

The invention according to claim 3 is the storage container according to claim 1 or 2,
The lid has an opening and closing mechanism for opening and closing the opening;
It is characterized by that.

The invention according to claim 4 is the storage container according to claim 3,
The opening / closing mechanism includes a flap that rotates between a closed position that has a rotating shaft to close the opening and an open position that opens the opening.
It is characterized by that.

The invention according to claim 5 is the storage container according to claim 3 or 4,
A plurality of the flaps are arranged, and end edges of the adjacent flaps overlap at a closed position that closes the opening,
It is characterized by that.

In order to solve the problem, the container according to claim 6 is:
A container that contains the volatile drug inside and has a lower end opening, and the upper end side is sealed and installed with the lower end opening facing downward,
A holding member that divides and opens the lower end opening and holds the volatile drug from the lower end opening side,
It is characterized by that.

The invention according to claim 7 is the storage container according to claim 6,
A partition film made of a breathable sheet is provided between the volatile chemical and the holding member,
It is characterized by that.

In order to solve the above problem, the scent generating device according to claim 8,
A volatile drug,
A storage container according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
It is characterized by that.

The invention according to claim 9 is the scent generator according to claim 8,
The volatile chemical is a gel molded body holding a volatile substance.
It is characterized by that.

The invention according to claim 10 is the scent generator according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
Installed on the downstream side in the flow direction of air exhausted from the apparatus main body, and used to release volatile substances selected from fragrances or deodorants,
It is characterized by that.

The invention according to claim 11 is the storage container according to claim 4 or 5,
The flap is inclined in a direction that guides the air downstream in the flow direction of the air at the open position.
It is characterized by that.

The invention according to claim 12 is the scent generator according to claim 6,
Installing the lower end opening of the container body downward in the apparatus main body, and releasing the volatile substance from the lower end opening;
It is characterized by that.

The invention according to claim 13 is the scent generating device according to claim 10,
The apparatus main body is an image forming apparatus that discharges heat generated in the apparatus to the outside by an exhaust unit provided in the apparatus main body.
It is characterized by that.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, even when the volatile substance contracts with the volatilization of the volatile substance, the surrounding environment is constant as compared with the case where the accommodating portion whose cross-sectional area is gradually reduced is not provided. A strong scent can be passed efficiently.
According to the second aspect of the present invention, even if the volatile agent contracts with the volatilization of the volatile substance, as compared with the case where the dividing member that divides and accommodates the volatile drug is not provided, the surrounding environment is reduced. It is possible to efficiently pass a scent having a constant intensity.
According to invention of Claim 3 thru | or 5, the intensity | strength of the discharge | released fragrance can be adjusted as needed.
According to invention of Claim 6 and 12, even if a volatile chemical | medical agent volatilizes, aggregation of a volatile chemical | medical agent can be suppressed and the fragrance of fixed intensity | strength can be passed to the surrounding environment.
According to invention of Claim 7, the leakage of a volatile chemical | medical agent can be suppressed.
According to the invention described in claim 8, it is possible to efficiently provide a scent having a constant intensity to the surrounding environment regardless of the environment.
According to invention of Claim 9, compared with the case where a volatile substance is not a gel molded object, conveyance, a preservation | save, and handling can be performed easily.
According to invention of Claim 10, a scent can be provided with the density | concentration stable to the surrounding environment containing the user of the apparatus in which the scent generator was installed.
According to the invention described in claim 11, it is possible to suppress the inflow of external air into the scent generator.
According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide the scent at a stable concentration to the surrounding environment including the user of the image forming apparatus in which the scent generating device is installed.

(A) is a perspective view which shows the whole external appearance of the fragrance generator 1, (b) is XX longitudinal cross-sectional view of the container body 20, (c) is YY longitudinal cross-sectional view of the container body 20. FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a configuration of an opening / closing mechanism of a lid body 30. FIG. (A) is a cross-sectional schematic diagram explaining the change of the gel molded body in the scent generating apparatus 100 having the container of the comparative example having a constant cross-sectional area, and (b) is the gel molding in the scent generating apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment. It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram explaining the change of a body. It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram explaining the function of the cover body 30 in the fragrance generating apparatus 1. (A) is a perspective view which shows the whole external appearance of 1 A of fragrance generators which concern on this embodiment, (b) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view, (c) is a cross-sectional view. (A) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of fragrance generator 1AB which concerns on a modification, (b) is a cross-sectional view. (A) is the perspective view which shows the whole external appearance which put the viewpoint on the lower surface side of fragrance generating apparatus 1B, (b) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view, (c) is a cross-sectional view. (A) is a perspective view which shows the whole external appearance which looked at the lower surface side of 1 C of fragrance generating apparatuses which concern on a modification, (b) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view, (c) is a cross-sectional view. 9A is a perspective view of the image forming apparatus 200 in which the scent generating apparatus 1 is installed, FIG. 9B is a perspective view of the image forming apparatus 200 in which the scent generating apparatus 1B is installed, and FIG. FIG. 4D is a partial cross-sectional view in plan view for explaining the exhaust gas, and FIG.

Next, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings with reference to embodiments and specific examples. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments and specific examples.
Also, in the description using the following drawings, it should be noted that the drawings are schematic and the ratio of each dimension and the like are different from the actual ones, and are necessary for the description for easy understanding. Illustrations other than the members are omitted as appropriate.
In order to facilitate understanding of the following description, in the drawings, the front-rear direction is the X-axis direction, the left-right direction is the Y-axis direction, and the up-down direction is the Z-axis direction.

“First Embodiment”
(1) Configuration of scent generating device FIG. 1 (a) is a perspective view showing the entire appearance of the scent generating device 1, (b) is an XX longitudinal sectional view, (c) is a YY longitudinal sectional view, FIG. FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a configuration of an opening / closing mechanism of the lid 30.
The scent generating device 1 is composed of a volatile drug 10, a container body 20 that houses the volatile drug 10 therein, and a lid body 30 that covers the opening of the container body 20.

(1.1) Container Body The container body 20 is a bottomed concave container body that is open at one end side, and is formed so that its cross-sectional area gradually decreases from the opening 22 toward the bottom 23.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1C, the inner wall surfaces 21 a facing each other in the XX cross section are formed so as to be inclined in a tapered shape so as to taper from the opening 22 toward the bottom 23. .
Similarly, in the YY cross section, the opposing inner wall surface 21b is formed so as to be tapered so as to taper from the opening 22 toward the bottom 23.

The opening 22 has a substantially rectangular opening (see FIG. 1B), and a flange 22a is formed on the periphery of the opening 22. The flange portion 22 a receives the inner surface of the lid body 30 and is joined to the lid body 30 to seal the container body 20 in which the volatile drug 10 is accommodated.
In addition, as a planar shape planarly viewed from the opening part 22 of the container body 20, circular, an oval, and other shapes may be sufficient besides a rectangle.

  The container body 20 is not particularly limited as long as it can fill and hold the gel molded body in the accommodating portion S1 of the container body 20, but is formed by injection molding or the like using a synthetic resin. Synthetic resins are mainly high density polyethylene (HDPE), low density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene (PP), polycarbonate (PC), polystyrene (PS), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyamide (PA), acrylonitrile butadiene. -Examples include styrene (ABS) and bioplastics.

(1.2) Lid The lid 30 is a plate-like body having a substantially rectangular shape in plan view, joined to the flange portion 22a formed on the periphery of the opening 22 of the container body 20, and is attached to the upper surface 31 of the lid 30. A movable flap mechanism 35 is provided as an example of an opening / closing mechanism.
As shown in FIG. 2, the movable flap mechanism 35 switches between a closed position for closing the opening 22 and an open position for opening the opening 22 apart from each other.

  Specifically, the movable flap mechanism 35 includes a plurality of plate-like flaps 36 that are rotatably supported around the support shaft 37, and each of the flaps 36 rotates around the support shaft 37, so that adjacent flaps 36 The closed position (see FIG. 2 (a)) where the end edges overlap each other to close the opening 22 and the open position (FIG. 2 (b)) where the end edges of adjacent flaps 36 are separated from each other. ))).

In the present embodiment, a plurality of (seven) flaps 36 are provided, and the movable flap mechanism 35 is rotated from the closed position to the open position in the use state, and the opening 22 is opened.
In addition, when installed and used in the apparatus main body provided with the drive source, it may be opened and closed by an actuator or the like (not shown) provided in the apparatus main body.

  As shown in FIG. 2B, the movable flap mechanism 35 is restricted from rotating so that the air passages 38 formed by the respective flaps 36 are inclined and stopped in a constant direction in a sectional view as shown in FIG. As a result, when the air flow circulates above the lid body 30 with the scent generating device 1 installed, the scent component volatilized from the inside of the container body 20 through the air passage 38 is the flow direction of the air flow. To spread.

(1.3) Volatile Agent The volatile agent 10 is a gel molded body that holds a volatile substance and is filled and held in the housing part S1 of the container body 20. The volatile substance held in the gel molded body is a substance that is diffused from the gel molded body through the air passage 37 of the lid body 30 by volatilization, such as a volatile fragrance, a fragrance, and a deodorant. Is mentioned. These volatile substances may be water-soluble or oil-soluble, but those which are uniformly dissolved or dispersed in the gel to form a gel molded body and are volatilized from the surface of the gel are preferable.

  The gel molded body is formed from a gel that dissolves and holds a volatile substance, and the gel component may be a known gel such as gelatin, oil gel, water-absorbing polymer, polycondensation gel of polyfunctional acid and polyol. The opening 22 side is formed so as to have shape retaining properties so that it can be used in any direction up and down.

(2) Action of scent generating device Fig. 3 (a) is a schematic cross-sectional view for explaining the change of the gel molded body in the scent generating device 100 having a container body of a comparative example having a constant cross-sectional area. FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the function of the lid 30 in the scent generating apparatus 1. FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the change of the gel molded body in the scent generating apparatus 1 according to the embodiment.
In the use state of the scent generating apparatus 1, the gel molded body in the container body 20 comes into contact with air through the air passage 38 of the lid body 30, and a fragrance, a fragrance, and the like as a volatile substance contained in the gel molded body. Volatile components such as a deodorant volatilize from the surface of the gel molded body to the outside, and function as a scent generator.

  Immediately after the start of use, the volatile substance is released only from the surface on the opening 22 side of the gel molded body filled in the container body 20, but when the volatilization progresses and the gel molded body contracts (see the arrow in the figure). The gel molded body has an increased volatilized surface area (see A1 and B1 in FIGS. 3A and 3B).

And since the contact area with air | atmosphere becomes large and the volatile substance in a gel molded object is disperse | distributing substantially uniformly, the volatilization efficiency of a volatile substance will become high by the part which the surface area which contacts air | atmosphere increases.
Occurrence of scent aimed at refreshing and healing causes comfortable feelings to surrounding users, but the volatilization amount of volatile substances is not stable, and if the concentration of scent component becomes too high, the surroundings There is a risk of user discomfort.

In the scent generating apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, the cross-sectional area of the container 20 containing the gel molded body holding the volatile substance as the volatile drug 10 is gradually reduced from the opening 22 toward the bottom 23. Is formed.
Therefore, compared with the case where the cross-sectional area has a constant accommodating portion, even if the gel molded body contracts, an increase in the surface area (B1) to be volatilized is suppressed, and a change in volatilization efficiency can be suppressed ( (Refer FIG.3 (b)).

A movable flap mechanism 35 is provided on the upper surface 31 of the lid 30. The movable flap mechanism 35 is configured to be able to take a closed position (see FIG. 2A) for closing the opening 22 and an open position (see FIG. 2B) for opening the opening 22 indicated by a broken line. ing.
Then, the flap 36 is driven between, for example, an externally provided actuator (not shown) to stop between the closed position and the open position, and the flap 36 forms an outside of the air passage 38 formed. The opening area can be changed.
As a result, it is possible to change the passing amount of the scent component evaporating from the surface of the gel molded body to the outside.

  The rotation is regulated so that the air passages 38 formed by the respective flaps 36 are inclined and stopped in a certain direction in a cross-sectional view. As a result, when an air flow (see arrow R in FIG. 4) flows through the lid 30 with the scent generating device 1 installed, the inflow of the air flow into the container body 20 is suppressed, A change in volatilization efficiency of the volatile material can be suppressed.

“Second Embodiment”
(1) Configuration of the scent generating device FIG. 5A is a perspective view showing the entire appearance of the scent generating device 1A according to this embodiment, FIG. 5B is a longitudinal sectional view, and FIG. 5C is a transverse sectional view.
1 A of fragrance | flavor apparatuses are comprised from the volatile chemical | medical agent 10, the container body 20A which accommodates the volatile chemical | medical agent 10, and the cover body 30 which covers the opening of 20 A of container bodies.

The scent generating apparatus 1A of the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that it includes a container body 20A having a dividing member 25 that opens to one end side and divides the volatile drug 10 and accommodates it inside.
Hereinafter, although the structure of 1 A of fragrance generating apparatuses of this embodiment is demonstrated using FIG. 5, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same component as the fragrance generating apparatus 1 which concerns on 1st Embodiment, and the detailed Description is omitted.

(1.1) Container body 20 A of container bodies are the bottomed concave container bodies which the one end side opened, and have the division member 25 which divides | segments the volatile chemical | medical agent 10 and accommodates it in an inside.
Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, a plurality of dividing members 25 are erected in a strip shape from the bottom 23 </ b> A, and the volatile drug 10 is contained by the dividing members 25. It is accommodated in the state divided | segmented into part S2.
The dividing member 25 may be integrally formed from the bottom 23A of the container body 20A or may be placed on the bottom 23A as a separate body.

The opening 22A has a substantially rectangular opening surface (see FIG. 5B), and a flange 22Aa is formed on the periphery of the opening 22A. The flange portion 22Aa receives the inner surface of the lid body 30 and is joined to the lid body 30 to seal the container body 20A in which the volatile chemical 10 is accommodated.
In addition, as a planar shape planarly viewed from the opening 22A of the container body 20A, a circular shape, an oval shape, or other shapes may be used in addition to a rectangular shape.

  The container body 20A and the dividing member 25 are not particularly limited as long as they can fill and hold the gel molded body in the accommodating portion S2 formed in the container body 20A, but are injection molded using a synthetic resin. Etc. are formed. Synthetic resins are mainly high density polyethylene (HDPE), low density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene (PP), polycarbonate (PC), polystyrene (PS), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyamide (PA), acrylonitrile butadiene. -Examples include styrene (ABS) and bioplastics.

"Modification"
Fig.6 (a) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of fragrance generator 1AB which concerns on a modification, (b) is a cross-sectional view. As for container body 20AB, division member 25AB is standingly arranged by the planar view lattice shape. According to the container body 20AB of the modified example, the volatile drug 10 is accommodated in the respective accommodating portions S3 defined in a lattice shape.

(2) Operation of the scent generating device The container body 20A according to the present embodiment and the container body 20AB as a modified example thereof have the accommodating portions S2 and S3 defined by the divided members 25 and 25AB, respectively, and the divided members 25 and 25AB. The contact area with the gel molded body formed by each inner wall is expanded compared with the container body which does not have.
Therefore, even when volatilization progresses from the surface on the opening 22 side of the gel molded body and the gel molded body contracts, the contraction on the inner wall surfaces defined by the divided members 25 and 25AB of the housing portions S2 and S3. Is suppressed, and the change in the volatilization efficiency of the volatile material is suppressed.

“Third Embodiment”
(1) Configuration of scent generating device FIG. 7 (a) is a perspective view showing the entire appearance with the viewpoint on the lower surface side of the scent generating device 1B, (b) is a longitudinal sectional view, (c) is a transverse sectional view, FIG. 8 (a) is a perspective view showing the entire appearance with a viewpoint on the lower surface side of the fragrance generating apparatus 1C according to the modification, (b) is a longitudinal sectional view, and (c) is a transverse sectional view.
The scent generating apparatus 1B includes a volatile drug 10, a container body 20B that houses the volatile drug 10 inside, a holding member 26 that divides the opening of the container body 20B and holds the volatile drug 10 from below. It is composed of

(1.1) Container body The container body 20B has a lower end opening, and the lower end opening is closed by a holding member 26 divided into a number of openings in a state where the volatile drug 10 is accommodated therein. Yes.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7B, the holding member 26 is a lid member on a flat plate having an opening, and the lower end opening is constituted by a large number of divided openings.
The opening shown as an example in FIG. 7B includes a large number of openings divided in a lattice shape, but the shape of the opening is not limited to this, and may be a circle, an oval, a polygon, or the like. .

The container body 20B and the holding member 26 can be joined by adhesion, welding, snap-fit, or the like in a state where the volatile drug 10 is accommodated from the opened lower surface side of the container body 20B. In addition, the scent generating device 1B is installed so that the volatile substance is allowed to pass outside from the lower surface side closed by the holding member 26 divided into a large number of openings.
Therefore, a known fixture for installation is provided on the upper surface side of the container body 20B.

(1.2) Partition Film As shown in FIG. 8B, a partition film 27 made of a breathable sheet may be provided on the surface of the holding member 26 that contacts the volatile chemical 10. Suitable breathable sheets include nonwoven fabrics.
By providing the partition film 27, leakage of the volatile drug 10 from a large number of openings of the holding member 26 can be suppressed.

(2) Operation of the scent generating device The scent generating device 1B has a container body 20B having a lower end opening, and the lower end opening is divided into a large number of openings in a state where the volatile drug 10 is accommodated therein. The member 26 is closed.
The gel molded body accommodated in the container body 20B is in contact with the atmosphere through a large number of openings formed in the holding member 26 on the lower surface side.
Therefore, even when volatilization progresses from the surface of the opening side of the holding member 26 and shrinks, the gel molded body hangs down to the opening on the lower surface side due to the weight of the gel molded body and comes into contact with the atmosphere to volatilize the substance. The increase of the area where volatilization is suppressed is suppressed, and the change of the volatilization efficiency of the volatile substance is suppressed.

“Fourth Embodiment”
9A is a perspective view of the image forming apparatus 200 in which the scent generating apparatus 1 is installed, FIG. 9B is a perspective view of the image forming apparatus 200 in which the scent generating apparatus 1B is installed, and FIG. 9C is an image forming process. The partial cross-sectional view in plan view for explaining the exhaust of the apparatus 200, (d) is a partial cross-sectional view on the exhaust side.
As shown in FIGS. 9C and 9D, a ventilation duct 210 provided with an exhaust fan F is disposed in the housing on the back side of the image forming apparatus 200, and the inside of the image forming apparatus 200 is heated. Air is discharged outside the image forming apparatus 200. An air inlet 210A on the air suction side of the ventilation duct 210 is located above the side of the fixing device (not shown), and an air outlet 210B on the exhaust side of the ventilation duct 210 is located on the exterior cover 220 side. Yes.

The exterior cover 220 is formed with a louver portion 221 that is open so as to be connected to the outside of the image forming apparatus 200, and is connected to the exhaust port 210 </ b> B of the ventilation duct 210.
As shown in FIG. 9A, a recess 222 is formed on the outer side of the louver portion of the exterior cover 220, and the scent generating device 1 is placed on the bottom surface 222a of the recess 222 with the movable flap mechanism 35 of the lid 30 on the upper side. is set up.

When the exhaust fan F rotates in the operating state, the image forming apparatus 200 sucks the air inside the image forming apparatus 200 from the air inlet 210A of the ventilation duct 210 and passes through the louver portion 221 of the exterior cover 220 from the air outlet 210B. Exhausted to the outside.
The air flow exhausted from the louver unit 221 circulates above the movable flap mechanism 35 of the scent generating device 1, and the scent component volatilized from the inside of the container body 20 through the communication path 37 diffuses in the direction of the air flow. To do. As a result, it is possible to provide a scent at a stable concentration to the surrounding environment including the user of the image forming apparatus 200.

As shown in FIG. 9B, the scent generator 1B is installed on the upper surface 222b of the recess 222 so as to connect the opening on the lower surface side to the atmosphere.
The air flow exhausted from the louver unit 221 circulates below the scent generator 1B, and the scent component volatilized through a large number of openings formed in the holding member 26 diffuses in the air flow direction. As a result, it is possible to provide a scent at a stable concentration to the surrounding environment including the user of the image forming apparatus 200.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 1A, 1AB, 1B, 1C, 100 ... Fragrance generator 10 ... Volatile chemical | medical agent 20, 20A, 20AB, 20B ... Container body 21a, 21b ... Inner wall surface 22, 22A ... Opening 22a, 22Aa ... Flange 23, 23A ... Bottom 25, 25AB ... Splitting member 26 ... Holding member 27 ... Partition membrane 30 ... Lid 35 ... Movable flap mechanism 36 ... Flap 37 ... Support shaft 38 ... Ventilation path 200 ... Image forming apparatus 210 ... Ventilation duct 220 ... Exterior cover 221 ... Louvre part 222 ... Concavity F ...・ Exhaust fan

Claims (13)

A container body that opens to one end side and gradually reduces the cross-sectional area toward the other end side and accommodates the volatile drug inside,
An openable / closable lid that covers the opening and allows a volatile component to evaporate from the volatile agent to pass through,
A container characterized by that. A container body having a dividing member that is opened on one end side and divides the volatile drug and accommodates it inside;
An openable / closable lid that covers the opening and allows a volatile component to evaporate from the volatile agent to pass through,
A container characterized by that. The lid has an opening and closing mechanism for opening and closing the opening;

The container according to claim 1, wherein the container is a container. The opening / closing mechanism includes a flap that rotates between a closed position that has a rotating shaft to close the opening and an open position that opens the opening.
The container according to claim 3. A plurality of the flaps are arranged, and end edges of the adjacent flaps overlap at a closed position that closes the opening,
The container according to claim 3 or 4, characterized by the above. A container that contains the volatile drug inside and has a lower end opening, and the upper end side is sealed and installed with the lower end opening facing downward,
A holding member that divides and opens the lower end opening and holds the volatile drug from the lower end opening side,
A container characterized by that. A partition film made of a breathable sheet is provided between the volatile chemical and the holding member,
The storage container according to claim 6. A volatile drug,
A storage container according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
A scent generating device characterized by that. The volatile chemical is a gel molded body holding a volatile substance.
The scent generator according to claim 8. Installed on the downstream side in the flow direction of air exhausted from the apparatus main body, and used to release volatile substances selected from fragrances or deodorants,
The scent generating device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein The flap is inclined in a direction that guides the air downstream in the flow direction of the air at the open position.
The storage container according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that. Installing the lower end opening of the container body downward in the apparatus main body, and releasing the volatile substance from the lower end opening;
The scent generator according to claim 6. The apparatus main body is an image forming apparatus that discharges heat generated in the apparatus to the outside by an exhaust unit provided in the apparatus main body.
The scent generator according to claim 10.

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