JP3311144B2 - Decorative body - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a decorative body for decorating an entrance, a room, a toilet or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Plants such as houseplants and dried flowers and ornaments in the shape of animals are generally known as ornaments such as entrances, rooms, and toilets. The decorative effect is not obtained.

[0003] Therefore, conventionally, a solution capable of forming a chemical crystal growth is absorbed in a substrate or the like imitating the shape of a plant, and crystals are precipitated and grown from the substrate to produce trees or trees. It has been proposed to form a decorative body imitating a form such as a flower. In the case of this decorative body, it is possible to enjoy the growth of a crystal body that changes every day, as if a plant grows, and to obtain a decorative effect that has never been seen before.

[0004] Further, it has been also practiced to further enhance the decorative effect by impregnating an aqueous solution of a dye into the edge of a base material and coloring the precipitated and grown crystals (for example, Japanese Patent Publication No. No. 61-14960).

[0005]

However, in the case of the above-described conventional decorative body, the base material must be pre-soaked with an aqueous solution of a dye, which causes inconvenience such that the operation is troublesome and the number of steps increases. . In addition, it is difficult to adjust the amount of the aqueous solution of the dye to be impregnated, which causes a disadvantage that a uniform color cannot be reproduced well.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a decorative body that can obtain an excellent decorative effect by coloring the decorative body to a desired color.

[0007]

Means for Solving the Problems A decorative body of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is provided with a water-absorbing substrate, a decoration stock solution in which an inorganic compound is dissolved, and a base end portion of the substrate, and the decoration is provided. A container adapted to be filled with the undiluted solution, wherein the decoration undiluted solution poured into the container is absorbed by the substrate, and the solvent is evaporated, whereby crystals are deposited and grown from the end of the substrate. In a decorative body, two or more kinds of dyes having different distribution coefficients with respect to the base material are added to the decoration stock solution, and the base material and the crystal are converted into a plurality of colors by the difference in the moving speed based on the difference in the distribution coefficient. It is made to be colored. In addition, a fragrance was added to this decoration stock solution.

[0008]

The decoration stock solution in which the inorganic compound is dissolved is sucked up to the upper portion of the base material by the capillary action, and the solvent evaporates, whereby crystals are precipitated and grown from the end of the base material.
At this time, the decoration stock solution has two different distribution coefficients for the base material.
Since more than two kinds of dyes are added, the substrate and the crystal are colored in a plurality of colors by the difference in the moving speed based on the difference in the distribution coefficient.

[0009] Further, by adding a fragrance to the undecorated stock solution, fragrance due to the fragrance is emitted.

[0010]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 schematically shows the overall structure of the decorative body 1.
FIG. 2 shows a use state of the decorative body 1.

That is, the decorative body 1 includes a water-absorbing base material 2, a decoration stock solution 3, and a container 4 in which the base end of the base material 2 is disposed and is filled with the decoration stock solution 3. ing.

The base material 2 includes two thin plates 20 each having a plurality of protruding ends 21 cut out in a tree shape, and a notch 22 provided in a central upper half portion of one of the thin plates 20 and a cutout 22 of the other thin plate 20. The tree is configured by combining with the notch 23 provided in the lower center part of the center. The shape of the base material 2 is not particularly limited to a shape that constitutes a tree, and various shapes can be used as needed. However, the evaporation of the decoration stock solution 3 absorbed by the base material 2 causes the inorganic compound to be deposited and grown as a crystal 30 at the evaporation site. By forming the protruding end 21 to face upward and evaporating from the protruding end 21 actively, the precipitation and growth of the crystal 30 at the protruding end 21 can be promoted. Therefore, when the position where the crystal 30 is deposited and grown is further clarified, a protective shell or a film film (not shown) for preventing the evaporation of the decoration stock solution 3 is provided at a position where the deposition and growth of the crystal 30 are not preferred. ) May be provided. The material constituting such a base material 2 is not particularly limited as long as it can effectively absorb the decoration stock solution 3 and satisfactorily separate the coloring matter. Examples thereof include filter paper and coaster paper. Absorbent paper materials, fibrous materials such as cloth and yarn, and cellulose materials can be used.

As the decoration stock solution 3, a solution prepared by adding two or more kinds of dyes having different distribution coefficients to the base material 2 to a solution in which an inorganic compound is dissolved can be used. As the inorganic compound, an inorganic compound having a tetragonal crystal system and / or an inorganic compound containing phosphate ions are used. Among them, inorganic compounds having a tetragonal crystal system include, in particular, monopotassium phosphate,
Of monoammonium phosphate and ammonium nitrate,
It is preferable to use at least one or more types. As the inorganic compound containing a phosphate ion, it is particularly preferable to use at least one or more of monopotassium phosphate, monoammonium phosphate and monocalcium phosphate. These inorganic compounds are dissolved using water or the like as a solvent. The solvent is not limited to water, and an organic solvent such as alcohol or acetone may be used depending on the inorganic compound used. On the other hand, if the amount of the inorganic compound used is too large, it exceeds the saturation concentration and is wasted.
Since 0 is generated unevenly, it is used so as to be prepared within the saturation concentration range. However, it is preferable to adjust the concentration around the saturation concentration in order to generate the crystal 30. Further, when an inorganic compound having a tetragonal crystal system and an inorganic compound having phosphate ions are mixed and used, the amount of the inorganic compound having a tetragonal crystal system is reduced to phosphate ions. It is preferable to increase the amount of the inorganic compound to be used.

As the dye added to the stock solution 3, two or more kinds of dyes having different distribution coefficients with respect to the substrate 2 can be used. And, by using two or more kinds of dyes having different distribution coefficients with respect to the base material 2 as described above, the base material 2 and the crystal 30 are converted into a plurality of colors by the difference in the moving speed based on the difference in the distribution coefficient. Can be colored. For example, when two types of dyes, that is, a color A having a fast moving speed and a color B having a slow moving speed are used, the portion of the base material 2 is a mixed color of AB, and the portion of the crystal 30 is A.
It can be colored. Furthermore, in order to separate the dye well, it is necessary to consider the size of the base material 2, the concentration of the dye in the decoration stock solution 3 to be used, the amount of the decoration stock solution 3, and the like, in addition to the difference in the distribution coefficient with respect to the base material 2. preferable.

As the type of the dye, any of a water-soluble natural dye and a tar dye can be used. However, from the viewpoint of economy, it is preferable to use tar dyes which are cheaper than natural dyes and can be efficiently colored in a small amount.

Further, a fragrance 31 may be added to the decoration stock solution 3 if necessary. In this case, as the fragrance 31, if the amount is too small, the fragrance function is not exhibited, and if the amount is too large, the precipitation and growth of the crystal 30 will be inhibited. Amount is used. Examples of the fragrance 31 include geraniol, citral, terpineol, l-menthol,
Linalool, limonene and the like can be used. Moreover, in the case of the base material 2 in the shape of a tree, the fragrance 3
1. In the case of the base material 2 having a flower shape, a perfume 31 having a correlation with the base material 2 may be used, such as a perfume 31 having a flower scent. However, the decoration stock solution 3 prepared by adding the fragrance 31 is usually a fragrance 3
Since 1 is an oil component, the fragrance 31 is separated from the decoration stock solution 3 to form two solutions, but a surfactant and the like are added to the decoration stock solution 3 to form a uniform mixture. There may be. Also, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, in the case of the decoration stock solution 3 from which the fragrance 31 is separated, the decoration stock solution 3 is covered with a protective film 24 or the like except for the lower end portion of the outer peripheral portion of the base material 2 immersed in the decoration stock solution 3. As shown by the arrow C, the decorative stock solution 3 may be preferentially absorbed by the base material 2. In this case, the decoration stock solution 3 can be first absorbed into the base material 2 to precipitate and grow the crystal 30, and the crystal 3 having the intended shape can be obtained.
0 is easily formed. Thereafter, the perfume 31 is absorbed by the base material 2 and emits an aroma function, so that an excellent effect can be obtained from the viewpoint of sustainability of the aroma function.

The container 4 has a space 40 inside which the decoration solution 3 is filled. The base member 2 is formed in a square plate shape to support the base member 2 in a stable state, and a cross-shaped cut 41 for inserting the base member 2 is provided on the upper surface thereof. In addition, a circular opening is provided at the center of the cut 41. However, this opening 42
When the decoration solution 3 is too large, the decoration solution 3 evaporates from the container 4, and particularly when the decoration solution 3 is added with a fragrance, the fragrance intensity of the fragrance is increased. You. The shape of the container 4 is not particularly limited to a square plate, but may be a disk, a sphere, a pyramid, an ellipse, or the like.

[0019]

Example 1 As shown in FIG. 4 (a), the fiber direction of a substrate 2 (SS0.5 mm, manufactured by Shinfuji Paper Co., Ltd.) is oriented in the height (up and down) direction. Height 150mm,
It was cut to a size of 150 mm in width. A drop of a 1% by weight aqueous solution of each of the dyes a to g was dropped at a position 10 mm from the bottom of the base material 2 with a spoid at intervals of 20 mm.
Leave to dry. The dyes used were Kirisin L-conc, Orange Color 100 (both manufactured by Kiriya Chemical Co., Ltd.) as natural dyes, Blue No. 1 and Yellow No. 4 as tar dyes.
Red No. 104, Red No. 106 and Green No. 401 were used.

As shown in FIG. 4 (b), the substrate 2 is immersed in a 15% by weight aqueous solution of monopotassium phosphate so as to be immersed to a position 5 mm from the bottom of the dried substrate 2 for 24 hours. I left it. After 24 hours, the distances La to Lg in which the dyes a to g traveled were measured. Table 1 shows the results.

[0021]

[Table 1]

[0022]

Examples 2 to 4, Comparative Example 1 From the results of Example 1, Table 2
The dyes were added to the decoration stock solution in the combination and the addition amount as shown in the above, and the mixture was stirred well to prepare the decoration stock solutions of Examples 1 to 3 according to the present invention and the decoration stock solution of Comparative Example 1 as a comparative object. did.

[0023]

[Table 2]

However, the added amount of the dye in Table 2 indicates the added weight of the dye diluted in a 1% by weight aqueous solution.

The decoration stock solution had the following composition.

Mono-potassium phosphate 15 parts by weight Sodium chloride 2 parts by weight Water 79 parts by weight Fragrance 4 parts by weight And, as shown in FIG. 1, coaster paper cut into a tree shape (SS0.5 mm, manufactured by Shinfuji Paper). To form a self-supporting base material 2, and a plurality of the base materials 2 arranged in a container 4 were prepared. Next, 20 ml of the stock solution 3 of Examples 1 to 3 and Comparative Example 1 was poured into each of the containers 4.

This was left in a room at room temperature, and a crystal 30 was deposited and grown from the substrate 2 as shown in FIG. After 48 hours and 96 hours, the color of the base material 2 and the crystal 30 was observed. Table 3 shows the results.

[0028]

[Table 3]

As a result, in each of Examples 1 to 3, the portion of the base material 2 and the portion of the crystal body 30 could be colored in different colors, but in the comparative example, Since the moving speeds of the dyes used were substantially the same, no color difference was observed with time and location.
In addition, the fragrance was confirmed by actually smelling after two weeks, and the fragrance was confirmed for any of the decorative bodies 1 of Examples 1 to 3 and Comparative Example 1.

[0030]

As described above, according to the present invention, the base material and the crystal can be colored with a plurality of colors by the dye by the difference in the moving speed based on the difference in the distribution coefficient. Can be made more varied.

Since the coloring is caused by the difference in the moving speed based on the difference in the distribution coefficient, the substrate and the crystal are colored while the plurality of colors change every moment as the crystal precipitates and grows. You can enjoy the process of going.

Further, since the pigment is simply added to the decoration stock solution in advance, and no troublesome work of adding the pigment to the substrate is required, the cost of the decorative body can be reduced.

In addition, when a fragrance is added to the decoration stock solution, an aroma function can be obtained in addition to the above-mentioned decoration function, and a pigment and a fragrance having a correlation with the crystal and the base material are used in combination. Thereby, a fragrance function having a synergistic effect matched with the decorative body can be obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a state before a decorative body is used.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a use state of the decorative body.

FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view showing an example of a state in which a base material is immersed in a stock solution for decoration.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a measurement state of a moving distance of each dye according to the first embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Decorative body 2 Base material 3 Decorative stock solution 31 Fragrance 4 Container

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Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] 1. A decoration comprising a water-absorbing base material, a decoration stock solution in which an inorganic compound is dissolved, and a container in which a base end portion of the base material is arranged so as to fill the decoration stock solution. A decorative body in which the undiluted solution is absorbed by the base material and the solvent evaporates, whereby crystals are precipitated and grown from the end of the base material. A decorative body, characterized in that two or more kinds of pigments are added, and the base material and the crystal are colored in a plurality of colors by a difference in a moving speed based on the difference in the distribution coefficient. 2. A fragrance is added to the decoration stock solution.
A decorative body as described.