JP5372798B2 - Active ingredient supply equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an effective component supply device which reduces costs by decreasing a passage switching valve. <P>SOLUTION: An air gun 20 including a cylinder 21 and a piston 22 is installed. An emission port 23 is formed at one end of the cylinder 21, and a communication port 24 is formed at the other end of the cylinder 21. A perfume container 31 for generating a perfume component is installed, and the perfume container 31 communicates with an inlet 37 of the cylinder 21. An ozone generator 40 for generating ozone is installed, and the ozone generator 40 communicates with the communication port 24 of the cylinder 21. When air containing the perfume component is released from the emission port 23, the inlet 37 is communicated with the emission port 23 by moving the piston 22 to a retracted position, so that the front side of the piston 22 is filled with the perfume component. When deodorizing air containing a lingering scent of the perfume component, the inlet 37 is communicated with the communication port 24 by moving the piston 22 to the advanced position, so that the air is admitted through the communication port 24 to the ozone generator 40. Thus, the piston 22 functions as the passage switching valve. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an efficacy component supply device for supplying an efficacy component.

  In order to maintain a good indoor environment, a fragrance has been proposed in which a fragrance component (effective component) is diffused into the room. However, if the fragrance component is diffused in the room, the amount of the fragrance component used is increased. In view of this, a supply apparatus including an air cannon that fires a vortex ring containing an aromatic component has been proposed. Thereby, since a fragrance component can be supplied in a distance on a vortex ring, it becomes possible to reduce the usage amount of a fragrance component, raising a user's satisfaction. Also, a supply device has been proposed in which an ozone generator is incorporated into the supply device so that the remaining fragrance of the fragrance component is deodorized with ozone (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-195177 A

  By the way, in order to supply the generated ozone to a predetermined location in the apparatus, it is necessary to provide a flow path for ozone supply, a switching valve, a blower fan, and the like. However, the incorporation of an ozone supply flow path, a switching valve, a blower fan, and the like has been a factor in increasing the complexity and cost of the supply apparatus.

  The objective of this invention is achieving the cost reduction of an active ingredient supply apparatus.

  The active ingredient supply device of the present invention comprises an active ingredient generating means for generating an active ingredient, a deodorizing component generating means for generating a deodorizing component, and an intake port communicating with the active ingredient generating means, and is opened to the outside. A first discharge port is formed on one end side, and a second discharge port communicating with the deodorant component generating means is formed on the other end side. A piston that pushes out air taken in from the inlet toward the first outlet, and moves the piston toward the first outlet, thereby communicating the inlet to the second outlet. On the other hand, the intake port is communicated with the first discharge port by moving the piston toward the second discharge port.

  The efficacy component supply device of the present invention includes a blower fan that is provided between the efficacy component generation means and the cylinder and guides air from the efficacy component generation means toward the intake port of the cylinder. Features.

  The efficacy component supply device of the present invention is characterized in that an air vortex containing the efficacy component is discharged from the first discharge port by driving the blower fan and reciprocating the piston.

  The active ingredient supply device of the present invention drives the blower fan and holds the piston on the first discharge port side so that the air from the effective component generating means passes through the second discharge port and the deodorant. Guided by the component generating means.

  The active ingredient supply device of the present invention has a blowout opening for discharging the air supplied to the deodorant component generating means, and the air discharged from the blowout opening is discharged toward the windshield of the vehicle. It is characterized by.

  According to the present invention, by moving the piston in the cylinder, the flow path from the efficacy component generation means to the outside via the cylinder, and the flow path from the efficacy component generation means to the deodorization component generation means via the cylinder And can be switched. Thus, since the piston in the cylinder can function as a flow path switching valve, it is possible to reduce the flow path switching valve and reduce the cost of the active ingredient supply device.

It is explanatory drawing which shows the use condition of the active ingredient supply apparatus which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows an effect ingredient supply apparatus. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the internal structure of an effect ingredient supply apparatus. It is the schematic which shows the internal structure of an effect ingredient supply apparatus. (a) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the operation state in vortex ring mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation state in discharge | release mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation state in deodorizing mode. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement procedure of an effect ingredient supply apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other usage condition of an active ingredient supply apparatus.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the usage status of an active ingredient supply device 10 (hereinafter referred to as a supply device) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the supply device 10, and FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the internal structure of the supply device 10. Further, FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing the internal structure of the supply apparatus 10.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a supply device 10 that launches a vortex ring (air vortex) V toward an occupant D is installed on an instrument panel 12 of a vehicle 11. The vortex ring V contains a fragrance component as an effective component, and the fragrance component can be supplied far away by being placed on the vortex ring V. As shown in FIG. 2, the front cover 14 constituting the housing 13 of the supply device 10 is formed with a launch port 15 for launching the vortex ring V and a slot 16 for inserting a cartridge 33 described later. Yes. The front cover 14 is provided with a trigger switch 17 that is operated by the occupant D when the vortex ring V is launched. Furthermore, the upper surface cover 18 which comprises the housing | casing 13 of the supply apparatus 10 is formed with the blower outlet 19 which discharge | releases the ozone from the ozone generator 40 mentioned later upwards.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the supply device 10 is provided with an air gun 20. The air gun 20 includes a cylinder 21 and a piston 22 that is accommodated in the cylinder 21 so as to freely reciprocate. A launch port 23 as a first discharge port is formed at one end side of the cylinder 21, and a communication port 24 as a second discharge port is formed at the other end side of the cylinder 21. That is, the launch port 23 and the communication port 24 are respectively formed on both sides of the piston 22. A rod member 25 is fixed to the back side of the piston 22 and a spring member 26 that urges the piston 22 toward the launch port 23 is assembled. Further, a rotating member 28 driven by an electric motor 27 is assembled to the supply device 10. A plurality of engaging claws 29 are formed at a predetermined interval on the rotating member 28, and an engaging groove 30 corresponding to the engaging claws 29 is formed on the rod member 25 of the piston 22. Thus, by forming the engaging claw 29 and the engaging groove 30, it is possible to reciprocate the piston 22 by rotating the rotating member 28, and the air in the cylinder 21 is changed from the discharge port 23 to the vortex ring V. It becomes possible to fire. That is, by rotating the rotating member 28, the engaging claw 29 meshes with the engaging groove 30 and pulls the piston 22 to the retracted position in the direction of arrow A, and then the engaging claw 29 is released from the engaging groove 30 and the piston. 22 is pushed to the forward position in the direction of arrow B. This reciprocating motion of the piston 22 is repeated until the rotating member 28 stops.

  In order to fill the cylinder 21 of such an air cannon 20 with an aroma component, the supply device 10 is provided with an aroma device 31 as an effect component generating means. The fragrance device 31 has a housing portion 32 in which an electric heater (not shown) is incorporated. A cartridge 33 is inserted into the housing portion 32, and a sponge or the like infiltrated with an aromatic component is enclosed in the cartridge 33. Then, by energizing the electric heater of the housing portion 32, it is possible to warm the cartridge 33 and promote volatilization of the aroma component. That is, by applying power to the electric heater, the fragrance device 31 is controlled to a fragrance generation state that promotes volatilization of the fragrance component. On the other hand, by stopping energization of the electric heater of the housing part 32, it is possible to cool the cartridge 33 and suppress volatilization of the aroma component. That is, by stopping energization of the electric heater, the fragrance device 31 is controlled to a fragrance suppression state that suppresses volatilization of the fragrance component.

  A flow path cover 34 that guides air from the fragrance device 31 to the cylinder 21 is provided between the fragrance device 31 and the cylinder 21. In addition, a blower fan 35 that allows air to flow from the fragrance device 31 toward the cylinder 21 is assembled in the flow path cover 34. The blower fan 35 is driven by an electric motor 36, and the air volume of the blower fan 35 can be switched in two stages. That is, the blower fan 35 can be switched between a high-speed driving state in which the rotational speed is increased to increase the air volume and a low-speed driving state in which the rotational speed is decreased to decrease the air volume. Further, an intake port 37 is formed in the side portion of the cylinder 21, and the inside of the cylinder 21 and the flow path cover 34 communicate with each other through the intake port 37. By forming such an intake port 37, it is possible to drive the blower fan 35 and fill the cylinder 21 with the fragrance component in the flow path cover 34.

Further, the supply device 10 is provided with an ozone generator 40 as a deodorant component generating means for generating ozone. The ozone generator 40 includes a needle-like discharge electrode (not shown) and an annular counter electrode. Then, by applying a high voltage to the discharge electrode and the counter electrode to cause silent discharge, it is possible to generate ozone (O ₃ ) as a deodorant component. That is, the ozone generator 40 is controlled to be in an ozone generating state by applying a voltage between the electrodes, while the ozone generator 40 is controlled to be in an ozone stopped state by releasing the voltage application between the electrodes. .

  In order to control the air cannon 20, the aroma device 31, the blower fan 35, and the ozone generator 40, the supply device 10 is provided with a control unit 41. The control unit 41 includes a microprocessor (CPU) (not shown), and a ROM, a RAM, and an I / O port are connected to the CPU via a bus line. The ROM stores control programs and various data, and the RAM temporarily stores data calculated by the CPU. The control unit 41 is connected to a position sensor 42 that detects the operating position of the piston 22, and an ignition switch 43 that is operated by the occupant D when the vehicle 11 is activated. Furthermore, a trigger switch 17 operated by the occupant D is connected to the control unit 41, and a series of control programs are executed in conjunction with the operation of the trigger switch 17.

  Next, the operation mode of the supply device 10 will be described. The supply device 10 has, as operation modes, a vortex ring mode in which the vortex ring V containing the fragrance component is emitted from the launch port 23, a discharge mode in which the air containing the fragrance component is discharged from the launch port 23, and a discharge mode in which ozone is released from the blowout port 19. Has an odor mode. Here, FIGS. 5A and 5B are explanatory views showing an operating state in the vortex ring mode. Moreover, FIG. 6 is explanatory drawing which shows the operation state in discharge | release mode, FIG. 7 is explanatory drawing which shows the operation state in deodorizing mode.

  5A and 5B, in the vortex ring mode, the electric motor 27 is driven to rotate the rotating member 28, whereby the piston 22 is reciprocated to continuously rotate the vortex ring V from the launch port 23. Is fired. At this time, the fragrance device 31 is controlled to a fragrance generation state, and the blower fan 35 is controlled to a high speed drive state. As a result, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), each time the piston 22 moves to the retracted position, the front side of the piston 22 can be filled with the fragrance component, and as shown in FIG. 5 (b), the fragrance component. It is possible to fire the vortex ring V including As described above, by supplying the fragrance component on the vortex ring V and supplying the fragrance component at a distance, it is possible to increase the satisfaction of the occupant D while reducing the amount of the fragrance component used.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the release mode, the piston 22 is held at the retracted position on the communication port 24 side by stopping the rotating member 28 at a predetermined angle. That is, by moving the piston 22 to the retracted position, the intake port 37 is in communication with the launch port 23 in the cylinder 21. At this time, the fragrance device 31 is controlled to a fragrance generation state, and the blower fan 35 is controlled to a low speed drive state. As a result, the air containing the fragrance component is sent into the cylinder 21 from the intake port 37, and this air can be discharged from the launch port 23 to the outside. In this way, not only can the fragrance component be supplied on the vortex ring V, but also the fragrance component can be continuously supplied, so that variations in the supply method can be increased.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 7, in the deodorization mode, the rotation member 28 is stopped at a predetermined angle, so that the piston 22 is held at the forward position on the firing port 23 side. In other words, the intake port 37 is in communication with the communication port 24 in the cylinder 21 by moving the piston 22 to the forward position. At this time, the fragrance device 31 is controlled to the fragrance suppression state, the blower fan 35 is controlled to the low speed drive state, and the ozone generator 40 is controlled to the ozone generation state. As a result, air containing the remaining scent is fed into the cylinder 21 from the intake port 37, and this air can be supplied from the communication port 24 to the ozone generator 40 through the housing 13. The air supplied to the ozone generator 40 is deodorized by ozone and then discharged to the outside from the outlet 19 of the top cover 18. Thus, in the deodorization mode, the remaining scent of the fragrance device 31 can be deodorized by ozone, and the remaining scent can be prevented from flowing out. Thereby, it can suppress that the passenger | crew D gets used to an aroma component, and it becomes possible to improve the supply effect of an aroma component.

  In the deodorization mode, air containing ozone is discharged from the outlet 19 of the top cover 18 to the outside. As shown by an arrow A in FIG. 10 is discharged upward. That is, when the supply device 10 is installed on the instrument panel 12 of the vehicle 11, air containing ozone is released toward the windshield 44. Thereby, as shown by the arrow B in FIG. 1, ozone can be put on the flow of air blown from the defroster device, and ozone is diffused to every corner of the room to enhance the deodorizing effect in the vehicle interior. It becomes possible. Further, by releasing the air containing ozone toward the windshield 44, the air having a high ozone concentration is not blown against plastic parts such as the instrument panel 12 which are easily affected by ozone. . In the case shown in the figure, the air containing ozone is released in a substantially vertically upward direction. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the emission direction of the air containing ozone is inclined toward the front side of the vehicle. Also good.

  As described above, by moving the piston 22 of the air gun 20 to the retracted position on the communication port 24 side, the intake port 37 is communicated with the launch port 23 as shown in FIGS. It becomes possible to make it. On the other hand, the intake port 37 can be communicated with the communication port 24 as shown in FIG. That is, a flow path from the fragrance device 31 to the launch port 23 through the cylinder 21, that is, a flow channel used when supplying the fragrance component to the outside, and a flow from the fragrance device 31 to the ozone generator 40 through the cylinder 21. The flow path, that is, the flow path used when deodorizing the remaining fragrance of the fragrance component can be switched using the piston 22 of the air cannon 20. Thus, since the piston 22 of the air cannon 20 can function as a flow path switching valve, it is possible to reduce the flow path switching valve and reduce the cost of the supply device 10.

  Furthermore, since the blower fan 35 is provided between the fragrance device 31 and the cylinder 21, when the piston 22 is moved to the retracted position, the blower fan 35 can be used to fill the cylinder 21 with the fragrance component. Thus, when the piston 22 is moved to the forward movement position, the remaining scent can be guided to the ozone generator 40 using the same blower fan 35. That is, since the blower fan 35 can have two functions, the blower fan 35 can be reduced to one. In this way, it is possible to reduce the cost of the supply device 10 by reducing the blower fan 35.

  Subsequently, a series of operations of the supply apparatus 10 will be described. Here, FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the supply device 10. As shown in FIG. 8, in step S1, it is determined whether or not the ignition switch 43 is turned on. When the ignition switch 43 is turned on, the process proceeds to step S <b> 2 and the power supply device 10 is turned on in conjunction with the activated state of the vehicle 11. And it progresses to step S3 and pre-filling mode is performed over predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). In this pre-filling mode, the blower fan 35 is controlled to a low-speed drive state, the fragrance device 31 is controlled to a fragrance generation state, the ozone generator 40 is controlled to an ozone generation state, and the piston 22 of the air cannon 20 is in the retracted position. Retained. In this way, immediately after the supply device 10 is started, the flow path cover 34 is filled with the fragrance component in preparation for the launch of the vortex ring V.

  Subsequently, in step S4, it is determined again whether or not the ignition switch 43 is turned on. In step S4, when it is determined that the ON operation of the ignition switch 43 is continued, the process proceeds to step S5, and the deodorization mode is executed. In this deodorization mode, the blower fan 35 is controlled to the low speed driving state, the fragrance device 31 is controlled to the fragrance suppression state, the ozone generator 40 is controlled to the ozone generation state, and the piston 22 of the air cannon 20 is in the forward position. Retained. That is, the deodorization mode shown in FIG. 7 is executed. As described above, in the standby state waiting for the trigger switch 17 to be turned on, air is guided from the fragrance device 31 toward the ozone generator 40 so that the fragrance component does not leak unnecessarily. .

  Next, in step S6, it is determined whether or not the trigger switch 17 is turned on. When it is determined in step S6 that the trigger switch 17 is turned on, the process proceeds to step S7, and the vortex ring mode is executed. In this vortex ring mode, the blower fan 35 is controlled to a high-speed drive state, the fragrance device 31 is controlled to a fragrance generation state, the ozone generator 40 is controlled to an ozone generation state, and the piston 22 of the air cannon 20 is set a predetermined number of times ( The reciprocating motion is started over (for example, 6 times). That is, the vortex ring mode shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B is executed. In the vortex ring mode, in order to fill the cylinder 21 with a sufficient fragrance component, when the piston 22 is reciprocated, the piston 22 is temporarily stopped (for example, 0.5 seconds) in the retracted position. Further, in the vortex ring mode, the fragrance device 31 is switched to the fragrance-suppressed state after a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed in order to suppress the generation of an excessive fragrance component.

  After the vortex ring mode ends, the process proceeds to step S8, and the discharge mode is executed over a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes). In this discharge mode, the blower fan 35 is controlled to the low speed driving state, the fragrance device 31 is controlled to the fragrance suppression state, the ozone generator 40 is controlled to the ozone generation state, and the piston 22 of the air cannon 20 is in the retracted position. Retained. That is, the discharge mode shown in FIG. 6 is executed. In this way, after the vortex ring mode in which the vortex ring V is fired a plurality of times, the discharge mode in which the air containing the fragrance component is continuously discharged from the launch port 23 is executed, thereby generating in the fragrance device 31. It becomes possible to discharge the fragrance component without any excess into the passenger compartment.

  If it is determined in step S4 described above that the ignition switch 43 is turned off, the process proceeds to step S9, and the deodorization mode is executed for a predetermined time (for example, 30 minutes). In this deodorization mode, the blower fan 35 is controlled to the low speed driving state, the fragrance device 31 is controlled to the fragrance suppression state, the ozone generator 40 is controlled to the ozone generation state, and the piston 22 of the air cannon 20 is in the forward position. Retained. That is, the deodorization mode shown in FIG. 7 is executed. As described above, by executing the deodorization mode for a predetermined time (for example, 30 minutes), ozone can be released from the outlet 19 into the vehicle interior. It becomes possible to perform sterilization. Then, when the deodorizing mode ends, the process proceeds to step S10, and the power supply of the supply device 10 is automatically turned off.

  In the above description, the case where the supply device 10 is installed in the vehicle 11 has been described. However, the use environment of the supply device 10 is not limited to the vehicle interior, and the supply device 10 may be used indoors. . Here, FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing another use situation of the supply device 10. As shown in FIG. 9, the vortex ring V containing the fragrance component may be supplied to the worker W by installing the supply device 10 on the desk 45. The installation location of the supply device 10 is not limited to the desk 45, and the supply device 10 may be installed on the ceiling or wall of the room, or the supply device 10 may be installed on the TV stand. .

  It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, in the illustrated case, the piston 22 is driven using the power of the electric motor 27. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the piston 22 may be driven by combining an electromagnetic coil and a movable iron core. . In addition, the formation position of the communication port 24 is not limited to the back side of the cylinder 21, and the position on the opposite side of the launch port 23 with the piston 22 interposed between the piston 22 and the intake port 37 as long as it can communicate with the intake port 37 by the movement of the piston 22. You may form in the side surface side of the cylinder 21. FIG. Moreover, although the ventilation fan 35 is assembled | attached in the flow-path cover 34 provided between the fragrance device 31 and the cylinder 21, it is not restricted to such an installation position, The fragrance component produced | generated from the fragrance device 31 is included. As long as the air can flow toward the cylinder 21, a blower fan may be provided upstream from the fragrance device 31, or a blower fan may be provided at a position where air containing a fragrance component is sucked from the cylinder 21 side. . Further, in the above description, the fragrance component is supplied as the active ingredient, but the active ingredient is not limited to the fragrance component, and the capsaicin component or the isothiocyanate component having an arousal effect is supplied as the active ingredient. Also good. Furthermore, the fragrance component provided in the supply device 10 is not limited to one type, and a plurality of fragrance components may be switched and supplied. Further, in the above description, a series of control programs are executed in conjunction with the ON operation of the trigger switch 17, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation modes may be selected and executed individually.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Active ingredient supply apparatus 19 Blowout port 21 Cylinder 22 Piston 23 Launch port (1st discharge port)
24 Communication port (second outlet)
31 Fragrance (Effective ingredient generating means)
35 Blowing fan 37 Intake port 40 Ozone generator
44 Windshield V Vortex ring (air vortex)

Claims (5)

An active ingredient generating means for generating an active ingredient;
Deodorant component generating means for generating deodorant components;
A first discharge port that opens to the outside is formed on one end side, while a second discharge port that communicates with the deodorant component generation unit is formed on the other end side. A cylinder to be
A piston that is reciprocally accommodated in the cylinder and pushes air taken in from the intake port toward the first discharge port;
While moving the piston to the first discharge port side, the intake port communicates with the second discharge port,
An active ingredient supply apparatus characterized in that the intake port is communicated with the first discharge port by moving the piston toward the second discharge port. In the active ingredient supply device according to claim 1,
An active ingredient supply device comprising a blower fan provided between the active ingredient generating means and the cylinder and guiding air from the active ingredient generating means toward the intake port of the cylinder. In the active ingredient supply device according to claim 2,
The active ingredient supply apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the air vortex containing the active ingredient is discharged from the first discharge port by driving the blower fan and reciprocating the piston. In the active ingredient supply device according to claim 2 or 3,
By driving the blower fan and holding the piston on the first discharge port side, air from the efficacy component generating unit is guided to the deodorant component generating unit through the second discharge port. A characteristic ingredient supply device. In the efficacy ingredient supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Having a blow-out port for discharging air supplied to the deodorant component generating means;
The active ingredient supply device according to claim 1, wherein the air discharged from the outlet is discharged toward a windshield of the vehicle.

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