JP3893556B2 - Dripping type aerator - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Industrial application fields]
The present invention provides means for maintaining a constant concentration of fragrance over time by dropping a certain amount of liquid fragrance material at regular intervals, and for replenishing fragrance by being easily replenished.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A conventional aroma device contains a solid or liquid aroma substance inside a container and is based on air flow, heat volatilization, and natural volatilization. For example, JP-A-11-197226, JP-A-11-197224, 11-155942 describes the "fragrance", but the one described in JP-A-11-197226 is due to air flow by a fan, and the one described in JP-A-11-197224 is due to a heating element. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-155942 uses a hygroscopic paper to absorb and evaporate.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, even if these fragrances contain any liquid fragrance material, the fragrance has a high concentration and a strong scent at start-up, and the concentration is reduced over time, so that a certain level of average fragrance cannot be obtained. It only transpires while reducing the fragrance intensity until the contained fragrance is lost.
[0004]
Accordingly, the present invention has been made paying attention to the above problems, and by dropping a certain amount of a fragrance substance contained in a container at a constant interval, a liquid fragrance substance can be produced at the time of starting. The aim is to provide a means of obtaining a certain level of average fragrance until it is lost and making it replenishable by facilitating its replenishment.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The object is achieved by the dripping type aroma device of the present invention. That is, the dripping type aroma device according to claim 1 includes a container in which a thin needle is inserted in a hole in the center of the bottom portion having a tapered inner bottom and an outer bottom, a lid for closing the container opening, and an impregnation portion. The installed receiver is formed with at least one support, and a liquid aroma substance is dropped at a constant amount from a hole at the bottom of the container.
[0006]
Further, the dropping type aroma device according to claim 2 is an arbitrary number of containers in which a fine needle is inserted into a hole in the center of the bottom portion having a tapered inner bottom and an outer bottom, and an arbitrary number for closing the container opening. And at least one receiver provided with an impregnation portion is formed with at least one support column.
[0007]
Furthermore, the dripping type aroma device according to claim 3 is provided with a lid, a container in which a thin needle is inserted into a hole in the center of the bottom having a tapered inner bottom and an outer bottom, and a lid for closing the container opening. The drop type aroma device according to claim 4, wherein the inner bottom and the outer bottom are tapered, and a fine needle is inserted into the hole in the center of the bottom. The dripping type aroma device according to claim 5, wherein the dripping type aroma device according to claim 5 is formed with at least one support column capable of fixing an arbitrary number of containers and an arbitrary number of lid bodies closing the container opening. A liquid aromatic substance is accommodated in the container.
[0008]
[Action]
In the dripping type aroma apparatus according to claim 1, the container in which the fine needle is inserted in the hole in the center of the bottom part having the tapered inner and outer bottoms, the lid for closing the container opening, and the impregnation part are installed. 3. The drop-type aroma device according to claim 2, wherein the receiver is formed with at least one support, and the inner bottom and the outer bottom are taper-shaped holes with a thin needle inserted in the center of the bottom. Since the number of containers and any number of lids for closing the container openings, and at least one receiver provided with the impregnation part is formed with at least one column, By applying an appropriate design to the external shape excluding the bottom of the container, it can be applied to a wide range of uses such as indoor interiors, baths, moving spaces such as automobiles, and streets.
[0009]
Further, in the dropping type aroma device according to claim 3, the container in which the fine needle is inserted into the hole in the center of the bottom portion whose inner bottom and outer bottom are tapered, the lid for closing the container opening, and the container The drop-type aroma device according to claim 4, wherein the inner bottom and the outer bottom are tapered, and a fine needle is inserted into the hole in the center of the bottom. Since the container is formed with any number of containers, any number of lids that close the container opening, and at least one support that can fix the container, By applying an appropriate design to the external shape excluding the bottom, it can be applied to applications such as around a bathtub that does not require a receiver.
[0010]
In addition, the dripping type aroma device according to claim 1 or claim 2 or claim 3 or claim 4 is inserted into the hole at the center of the bottom of the container by accommodating the liquid aroma substance in the container portion. The liquid aroma substance transmitted through the fine needle can be dripped at a constant amount and at a constant interval. Since the liquid aroma substance to be dropped is a constant amount and at a constant interval, naturally, the constant amount volatilizes and aromas at a constant interval. That is, a certain level of average fragrance is obtained in the space where the dripping fragrance is installed until the liquid fragrance material inside the container is lost from the start.
[0011]
Furthermore, in the dropping type aroma device in which the receiver having the impregnated portion according to claim 1 and 2 is formed with at least one support, cotton, urethane, wood processed into a spherical shape in the receiver Since the impregnation part with a permeable material such as paper is installed, the surface area involved in the volatilization of the dropped liquid aroma substance is expanded, and even if the amount of liquid aroma substance dripped at a constant amount and at a constant interval is extremely small, The fragrance is fully promoted. That is, even if the first drop loses transpiration, the same fragrance can be obtained by the next drop dripping at regular intervals, so that the average fragrance at a certain level is continuously maintained until the liquid fragrance inside the container is lost. Is obtained. In addition, even if the next drop is dropped before the first drop is lost due to the properties of the liquid aromatic substance to be stored, the receiver is provided with an impregnation part made of permeable material such as cotton, urethane, wood, paper, etc. Therefore, it penetrates and is retained in the impregnation part, and the aromatic substance does not accumulate in the receiver in a liquid state. Thereby, even after the liquid aroma substance inside the container is lost, the aroma is not lost as soon as possible, and replenishment can be easily performed by detaching the lid that closes the container.
The lid, container, receiver, and support used in the present invention refer to an aromatic device made of metal such as stainless steel, earthenware, unglazed glass, plastics, or wood, and has a design suitable for interior. Or a combination thereof. The bottom part, the hole part, and the impregnated part may be formed by excavation or by a convex mold.
[0012]
In addition, the liquid fragrance contained in the container of the dripping fragrance may be a synthetic chemical, but it can give a sense of security to the fragrance by using essential oils, and can be applied to so-called aromatherapy. Can be spread. Incidentally, examples of essential oils include lavender, rosemary, peppermint, grapefruit, orange, bergamot, cedarwood, sandalwood, patchouli, mandarin, lemongrass, eucalyptus and cypress.
[0013]
【Example】
Hereinafter, the dripping type aroma device of the present invention will be described based on examples.
First, FIG. 1 shows an embodiment relating to a drop type aroma apparatus according to claim 1. The dripping type aroma device 10 includes a container 15 in which a thin needle 14 is inserted into a hole 13 in the center of the bottom portion having an inner bottom 11 and an outer bottom 12 that are tapered, a lid 16 that closes an opening of the container 15, and cotton , A receiver 18 provided with an impregnation portion 17 made of a permeable material such as urethane, wood, paper, and support columns 19 and 20.
[0014]
Since the lid 16 that closes the container 15 is easily removable, the liquid aroma substance 21 can be easily replenished. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the inner bottom 11 and the outer bottom 12 of the container 15 are formed in a tapered shape, a hole 13 is formed in the center of the bottom, and a fine needle 14 is further inserted. For this reason, after the start of the dropping type aroma device 10, the stored liquid aroma substance 21 passes through the fine needle 14 in an amount that can pass through the inner diameter of the hole portion 13, and the cotton set in the receiver 18. Then, it is precisely dropped onto the top of the spherical impregnated portion 17 made of a permeable material such as urethane, wood or paper. Further, since the inner bottom 11 and the outer bottom 12 of the container 15 are formed in a taper shape, the liquid aroma substance 21 accommodated in the container 15 is completely dropped and does not remain inside the container 15. Further, the spherical impregnated portion 17 promotes volatility by increasing the surface area of the received liquid aroma substance 21 in an amount that can pass through the inner diameter of the hole portion 13 along the spherical surface. At the same time, since the impregnation part 17 is made of a permeable material such as cotton, urethane, wood, paper, etc., the liquid aroma substance 21 that has been dropped is impregnated. The liquid fragrance 21 does not remain liquid in the vessel 18.
[0015]
Such a dripping type aroma device 10 drops a certain amount of liquid aroma substance 21 that can pass through the inner diameter of the hole portion 13 at regular intervals. Accordingly, by appropriately adjusting the inner diameter of the hole 13, the amount and interval of dropping can be adjusted, and thereby it is possible to obtain an average fragrance having an arbitrary concentration at a certain level. In addition, the adjustment of the dropping amount and the dropping interval can be performed by the outer diameter of the fine needle 14. In short, by adjusting the inner diameter of the hole 13 and both outer diameters of the fine needle 14 or any one of the outer diameters, an arbitrary dropping amount and dropping interval can be realized.
[0016]
Moreover, since such a dripping type aroma device 10 is accompanied by a lid 16 that closes the opening of the container 15, the aroma from the main body of the container 15 is limited and is accommodated in the container 15. It aromas over time until the liquid aroma 21 is lost. Since the lid 16 is attached, the liquid aroma substance 21 unexpectedly accommodated from the container 15 does not leak, and the liquid aroma substance 21 dropped on the receiver 18 is also installed in the receiver 18. Since it is impregnated in the impregnation portion 17 of a permeable material such as cotton, urethane, wood, paper, etc., it does not leak out from the receiver 18.
[0017]
In other words, in order to safely provide a certain level of average fragrance without fear of leakage, such a drop-type fragrance device 10 is provided with an appropriate design on the external shape excluding the bottom of the container. It can be applied to a wide range of uses such as a moving space such as a car, a street.
[0018]
Furthermore, the example of a change of the dripping type aroma device 10 is shown in FIG. The dripping type aroma device 30 includes a container 35 in which a thin needle 34 is inserted into a hole 33 at the center of the bottom portion having an inner bottom 31 and an outer bottom 32 that are tapered, a lid 36 that closes an opening of the container 35, and cotton. , A receiver 38 provided with an impregnation portion 37 made of a permeable material such as urethane, wood, paper, etc., and support columns 39 and 40. The dripping fragrance 30 further has an exterior 42 for housing the main body of the dripping fragrance 30 and a lid 43 for closing the main body of the exterior 42, so that the dripping fragrance is particularly suitable for outdoor use in streets, parks and the like. A container 30 is obtained. That is, the dripping-type aroma device 30 drops a certain amount of aroma substance that can pass through the hole 33 in the center of the bottom portion at regular intervals, and provides a certain level of average aroma without fear of leakage. By giving durability and strength to the body 43, an fragrance that can withstand use in an outdoor public space is obtained.
[0019]
Next, FIG. 3 shows an embodiment relating to a drop type aroma apparatus according to claim 2. This dripping type aroma device 50 has an inner bottom 51, 52, 53 and an outer bottom 54, 55, 56 having an arbitrary shape in which fine needles 60, 61, 62 are inserted into holes 57, 58, 59 in the center of the bottom. Receiving provided with a number of containers 63, 64, 65, any number of lids 66, 67, 68 closing the container opening, and an impregnation part 69 made of a permeable material such as cotton, urethane, wood, paper, etc. It is formed with a connecting portion 73 that connects the container 70 to the columns 71 and 72 and the containers 63, 64 and 65.
[0020]
Since such dripping type aroma device 50 has any number of containers 63, 64, 65, the liquid aroma substances 74, 75, 76 to be accommodated can accommodate any kind of different liquid aroma substances. It will be possible to enjoy any kind of favorite fragrance. For example, the container 63 stores a citrus liquid aromatic substance 74, the container 64 stores a flower-scented liquid aromatic substance 75, and the container 65 stores a tree-scented liquid aromatic substance 76. Thus, a single fragrance housed in each container and a complex fragrance by mixing them in a natural state can be obtained. Of course, each liquid fragrance material 74, 75, 76 has a quantity of liquid fragrance material that can pass through the inner diameters of the holes 57, 58, 59 and the fine needles 60, 61, 62. It will still be possible to drop accurately on the vessel 70 and obtain a certain level of average fragrance safely without fear of leakage.
[0021]
Furthermore, the example of a change of the dripping type aroma device 50 is shown in FIG. This dripping type aroma device 80 is an arbitrary one in which thin needles 90, 91, 92 are inserted into holes 87, 88, 89 in the center of the bottom of the inner bottom 81, 82, 83 and outer bottom 84, 85, 86 having a tapered shape. Receiving provided with a number of containers 93, 94, 95 and any number of lids 96, 97, 98 closing the container opening, and an impregnation part 99 of permeable material such as cotton, urethane, wood, paper, etc. It is formed with a vessel 100 and support columns 101 and 102. In this case, the columns 101 and 102 have insertion grooves 103 and 104, and the containers 93, 94, and 95 are provided with insertion columns 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, and 110, respectively. , 94 and 95 can be easily detached from the support column, and can store different liquid fragrance substances 111, 112 and 113 in the same manner as the dropping fragrance 50, and can enjoy any kind of fragrance. is there.
[0022]
Furthermore, the example of a change of the dripping type aroma device 50 is shown in FIG. This dripping type aroma device 120 is an arbitrary one in which thin needles 130, 131, 132 are inserted into holes 127, 128, 129 in the center of the bottom portion with inner bottoms 121, 122, 123 and outer bottoms 124, 125, 126 being tapered. A number of containers 133, 134, 135, any number of lids 136, 137, 138 that close the container openings, and impregnated parts 139, 140, 141 with a permeable material such as cotton, urethane, wood, paper, etc. Are formed by connecting portions 146 for connecting the receivers 142, 143, and 144, the support columns 145, and the containers 133, 134, and 135 installed therein. Also in this case, any number of lids 136, 137, and 138 that close the openings of the containers 133, 134, and 135 can be easily detached and the liquid aroma substance 146, which is different from the drop-type aroma device 50, 147 and 148 can be accommodated, and it is possible to enjoy any kind of favorite fragrance.
[0023]
Next, FIG. 6 shows an embodiment relating to the drop type aroma apparatus according to the third aspect. The dripping type aroma device 150 includes a container 155 in which a thin needle 154 is inserted into a hole 153 in the center of the bottom part having a tapered inner bottom 151 and an outer bottom 152, and a lid 156 that closes the container opening. And a support column 157. In the dropping fragrance device 150, the liquid fragrance material 158 contained in the dropping fragrance device 150 drops the initial droplet in an amount that can pass through the inner diameter of the hole 153 through the fine needle 154 after starting the dropping fragrance device 150. For example, when it is desired to enjoy fragrance in the bathroom, it is possible to easily enjoy fragrance repeatedly by simply installing the drop type aroma device 150.
[0024]
Furthermore, the Example concerning the dripping type aroma device of Claim 4 is shown in FIG. This dripping type aroma device 160 is an arbitrary one in which thin needles 170, 171 and 172 are inserted into holes 167, 168 and 169 in the center of the bottom portion having inner bottoms 161, 162 and 163 and outer bottoms 164, 165 and 166 having a tapered shape. It is formed by a number of containers 173, 174, 175, an arbitrary number of lids 176, 177, 178 that close the container opening, and a column 179 that connects the containers 173, 174, 175. Since the drop fragrance device 160 has any number of containers 173, 174, and 175, the liquid fragrance materials 180, 181 and 182 to be stored can store any kind of different liquid fragrance materials. It will be possible to enjoy any kind of favorite fragrance. Similar to the drop-type aroma device 150 shown in FIG. 6, the present invention can be applied to a case where it is desired to enjoy any kind of aroma in a bathroom, for example.
[0025]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the dropping type aroma apparatus according to claim 1 and claim 2 of the present invention includes both a container and a container in which a thin needle is inserted into the hole in the center of the bottom part having a tapered inner bottom and outer bottom. Since a lid body for closing the vessel opening and a receiver with an impregnation portion are formed with at least one support column, a certain amount of liquid aroma substance is dropped at regular intervals. It is possible to safely provide a certain level of average fragrance without fear of leakage, and by applying an appropriate design to the external shape excluding the bottom of the container, it is possible to move indoor spaces, bathing areas, moving spaces such as automobiles, Applicable to a wide range of uses such as streets.
[0026]
Further, the drop type aroma apparatus according to claim 3 and claim 4 is a container in which a thin needle is inserted into a hole in the center of the bottom part having a tapered inner bottom and outer bottom, and a lid for closing the container opening. It is characterized by being formed with a body and at least one strut capable of fixing the container, so that a certain amount of liquid fragrance material is dropped at regular intervals to obtain a certain level of average fragrance. It can be provided and is suitable for uses such as a bathhouse.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a view showing a dripping type aroma apparatus according to one embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a view showing a dripping type aroma apparatus according to another embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a view showing a dripping type aroma apparatus according to another embodiment.
4 is a view showing a modification of the dripping type aroma device shown in FIG. 3; FIG.
FIG. 5 is a view showing another embodiment of the dripping type aroma device shown in FIG. 3;
FIG. 6 is a view showing a dripping type aroma device according to another embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a view showing a dripping type aroma device according to another embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a view showing a cross section of a drop type aroma device of an example.
[Explanation of symbols]
10, 50, 150 Drip-type fragrance 11, 51, 151 Tapered inner bottom 12, 54, 152 Tapered outer bottom 13, 57, 153 Aromatic hole 14, 60, 154 Fine needle 15, 63, 155 Lid 16, 66, 156 Container 17, 70 Impregnation part 18, 71 Receiver 19, 72, 157 Post 21, 75, 158 Liquid aromatic substance 22 Initial drop 54 Connection part

Claims (5)

A container with a thin needle inserted in a hole in the center of the bottom with a tapered inner and outer bottom, a lid that closes the container opening, and a receiver with an impregnation part are formed with at least one column. A dripping type aroma device characterized by the above. Any number of containers with a thin needle inserted into the hole in the center of the bottom with a tapered inner and outer bottom, any number of lids closing the container opening, and at least one with an impregnation part installed A drop-type aroma device, wherein the receiver is formed with at least one support. The inner bottom and the outer bottom are formed with a container having a tapered needle inserted in a hole in the center of the bottom, a lid for closing the container opening, and at least one strut capable of fixing the container. A drop type aroma device characterized by comprising An arbitrary number of containers in which a thin needle is inserted into a hole in the center of the bottom having a tapered inner bottom and an outer bottom, an arbitrary number of lids closing the container opening, and at least these containers can be fixed. A dripping type aroma device formed by a single support. 5. A dripping type aroma apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the liquid aroma substance is accommodated in the container and the liquid aroma substance is dropped from the hole.

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