JP6606527B2 - Scent presentation device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a scent presentation device, and more particularly to a scent presentation device that makes it easy to experience the scent of products such as shampoos, rinses, and softeners.

  In recent years, for example, cosmetics such as shampoos, rinses, and antiperspirants, and daily necessaries such as softeners and room fragrances have been developed, and each product is differentiated from other products. It has been. Under such circumstances, differentiation from other products by fragrance is one of the important factors, and many products in which various fragrances are reproduced are sold.

  However, differentiation by scent has many parts that cannot be understood unless the consumer actually experiences the scent, and the consumer cannot open the product at the store and check the scent. Therefore, conventionally, it is common to display a sample of scent containing the same fragrance as that added to a product near the product so that consumers can freely experience the scent of the product. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

Registered Utility Model No. 3143644

  However, simply displaying a scent sample near a product often does not lead to the consumer picking up the scent sample. In particular, when a scent sample is placed in a normal storage container, the scent of the scent sample cannot be smelled unless the storage container lid is opened. In many cases, it does not reach the point of sniffing. In addition, if the container is left open so that the scent can be easily experienced, the fragrance will immediately stop, and many consumers cannot experience the scent.

  Therefore, the subject of this invention is providing the fragrance presentation apparatus which can eliminate the fault which the prior art mentioned above has.

  The present invention is a scent presentation device for storing a scent sample which is an aromatic liquid composition containing a fragrance and releasing the scent of the stored scent sample to the outside, and has a first opening and a scent sample. A container main body comprising a first accommodating portion capable of being accommodated, a second accommodating portion capable of accommodating a scent sample, and a constricted portion positioned between the first accommodating portion and the second accommodating portion; The one opening is provided at a position facing the constricted portion in the axial direction of the container body, and is sealed by a first breathable sheet that allows gas to pass but not liquid, When the second storage part is positioned upward, a scent sample flows down or drops from the second storage part to the first storage part via the constriction part, and the first storage part is positioned upward. And a scent sample from the first housing part to the second housing part. While falling or dripping through the serial constriction, fragrance is released to the outside from the scent sample attached to the first breathable sheet, there is provided a fragrance presentation device.

  According to the scent presentation device of the present invention, it becomes possible for a consumer to actively pick up the scent, and more consumers can experience the scent emitted from the scent sample.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a scent presentation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram showing a use state in which a scent sample is accommodated. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the scent presentation apparatus shown in FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the scent presentation apparatus shown in FIG. 1 taken along the line III-III. 4 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of a constricted portion of the scent presentation apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective view schematically showing a state in which the scent presentation device according to one embodiment of the present invention is placed on the product shelf. Fig.6 (a) is a front view of the fragrance presentation apparatus shown in FIG. 1, and FIG.6 (b) is a top view. Fig.7 (a) is a front view of a fragrance presentation apparatus, FIG.7 (b) is a top view of (a). FIG. 8 is a partially broken exploded perspective view of the first housing portion side according to another embodiment of the present invention.

  The present invention will be described below based on preferred embodiments with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a scent presentation device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 shows an exploded perspective view of the scent presentation device 1 shown in FIG. 3 shows a sectional view taken along line III-III of the scent presentation device 1 shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 shows a partially enlarged sectional view of the constricted portion 21 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 1-3, the fragrance presentation apparatus 1 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention is the container main body 2, 1st and 2nd air permeable sheet 3a, 3b, and 1st and 2nd latching member. 4a, 4b and first and second cover members 5a, 5b.

  The container body 2 includes a first storage portion 20a and a second storage portion 20b that can store a liquid scent sample 10 that is an aromatic liquid composition containing a fragrance, and is provided with a narrow and narrow constricted portion 21. The first housing portion 20a and the second housing portion 20b are coupled so as to be symmetrical on both sides in the axial direction X.

In the present embodiment, the scent presentation device 1 is a so-called hourglass that can be placed on a horizontal table, a shelf, or the like in a state in which the first storage unit 20a is up and a state in which the second storage unit 20b is up. It is formed into a mold. By forming the scent presentation device 1 in an hourglass shape, it becomes possible to attract the consumer's interest. For example, the consumer is encouraged to take the scent presentation device 1 and turn it over. Is possible. That is, the scent presentation device 1 can be actively held by the consumer. From the same point of view, it is preferable that the scent presentation device 1 can be self-supporting on a horizontal plane even in a state where either the first storage unit 20a or the second storage unit 20b is positioned above in the vertical direction. (See FIG. 5).
In addition to the above-described viewpoint, the size of the scent presentation device 1 is, for example, from the viewpoint of allowing the consumer to easily see the moving state (flowing or dropping state), the amount thereof, and the like. It is preferable that the outer diameter of the second opening 22b of the portion 22a and the second housing portion 20b is 10 to 50 mm, the outer diameter of the constricted portion is 5 to 15 mm, and the length in the axial direction X is 40 to 100 mm. In both cases where the second accommodating portion 20b has the second opening 22b and the second accommodating portion 20b, the first accommodating portion 20a and the second accommodating portion 20b preferably have a maximum diameter of 10 to 50 mm. Each maximum diameter is preferably 1.5 times or more and 10 times or less, more preferably 2 times or more and 10 times or less of the outer diameter of the constricted portion 21. The outer diameter of the constricted portion 21 is the outer diameter of the minimum diameter portion. Further, when the contour shape orthogonal to the axial direction of the first housing portion 20a, the second housing portion 20b, and the constricted portion 21 is non-circular, the equivalent circle diameter (the diameter of a circle having the same area as the inner area of the contour) Is the outer diameter.

Moreover, in this embodiment, the container main body 2 is formed in the colored transparency which has the light transmittance which can visually recognize the inside. By forming the inside of the container body 2 so as to be visible, the moving state (the state of flowing down or dripping) of the liquid scent sample 10 stored in the first storage unit 20a and the second storage unit 20b, the amount thereof, etc. Can be easily observed, and can be made more interesting by the scent presentation device 1 that moves and moves like an hourglass. In this embodiment, the container body 2 is colored and transparent. However, the container body may be colorless and transparent, and is translucent if the contained aromatic liquid composition is visible to the consumer. Also good. In addition, the flow down of the liquid scent sample 10 includes flowing down in a streak shape. Moreover, when the container main body 2 is colored, it becomes easy to visually recognize a moving state by setting it as a color different from the color of the liquid scent sample 10.

  A first opening 22 a is formed in the first housing portion 20 a at a position facing the constricted portion 21 in the axial direction X of the container body 2. The first opening 22a communicates the internal space 23a of the first housing portion 20a with the outside. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the first accommodating portion 20 a is formed so that the internal space 23 a gradually decreases from the first opening 22 a toward the constricted portion 21. Specifically, the first accommodating portion 20a is formed so that the cross-sectional area perpendicular to the axial direction X of the internal space 23a gradually decreases from the first opening 22a toward the constricted portion 21. As the internal space 23a of the first housing portion 20a gradually decreases toward the constricted portion, the liquid scent sample 10 accommodated in the first housing portion 20a can easily flow toward the constricted portion 21.

  A first engaged portion 24a that can be engaged with the first locking member 4a described above is formed at the outer edge of the first opening 22a. The first engaged portion 24a is formed in an annular shape, and is formed so that the outer diameter is slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the first locking member 4a. In the present embodiment, the first engaged portion 24a sandwiches the first air permeable sheet 3a between the outer peripheral surface of the first engaged portion 24a and the inner peripheral surface of the first locking member 4a. The size is such that a possible gap is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the 1st screwing part 25a which can screw the 1st cover member 5a is formed in the downward direction (constriction part 21 side) of the 1st to-be-engaged part 24a. The first threaded portion 25a is located on the outer side perpendicular to the axial direction X of the container body 2 from the outer peripheral surface of the first engaged portion 24a, and from the outer peripheral surface of the first engaged portion 24a. Is also screwed with the first cover member 5a on the outer side.

  The first threaded portion 25a is formed with a first threaded groove 26a that can be threadedly engaged with a later-described threaded groove 53 formed on the inner surface of the first cover member 5a. The first threaded groove 26a is screwed into the first cover member 5a by rotating the first cover member 5a counterclockwise (counterclockwise), and the first cover member 5a is rotated clockwise (clockwise). By rotating, the first cover member 5a can be removed. As described above, the first screw member 25a and the first cover member 5a can be screwed or removed by rotating the first cover member 5a in the direction opposite to the general rotation direction. The first cover member 5a is not unnecessarily removed by the consumer.

  A first stopper portion 27a that restricts the screwing position of the screwed first cover member 5a is provided below the first screwed groove 26a (on the constricted portion 21 side). The 1st stopper part 27a controls the screwing position of the 1st cover member 5 by latching the 1st cover member 5a.

  Since the 2nd accommodating part 20b is the structure similar to the 1st accommodating part 20a, the description is abbreviate | omitted here. In addition, as for each component of the second accommodating portion 20b, those having “first” in the description of the first accommodating portion 20a are denoted by “second” instead of “first”, and the first accommodating portion. In the description of the part 20a, those with “a” at the end of the reference numerals are used with “b” added instead of “a”.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the constricted portion 21 includes a first communication pipe 28 and a second communication pipe 29 that connect the internal space 23 a of the first storage section 20 a and the internal space 23 b of the second storage section 20 b. I have. The constricted portion 21 communicates the first accommodating portion 20a and the second accommodating portion 20b via the first communicating tube 28 and the second communicating tube 29.
The first communication pipe 28 and the second communication pipe 29 are arranged such that the axial direction is along the axial direction X of the container body 2, and the first communication pipe 28 and the second communication pipe 29 are in the axial direction X. They are arranged side by side in the orthogonal direction.

The first communication pipe 28 has a longitudinal cross-sectional shape on the inner surface side that is substantially frustoconical, and the first communication pipe 28 has a first fringe shape from the second storage portion 20b so that the stored liquid scent sample 10 moves at a suitable moving speed. It is formed so that the inner diameter gradually decreases toward the housing portion 20a. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the shape of the first communication pipe 28 is such that the length H1 in the direction of the central axis X1 along the axial direction X is 6 to 12 mm, and the inclination angle θ1 of the inner surface with respect to the central axis X1 is It is preferable that the diameter of the first opening portion 28a is 1.5 to 7 mm, and the diameter of the second opening portion 28b is 3 to 10 mm.
Here, a suitable moving speed is a speed at which the liquid scent sample 10 moves while flowing down or dripped. The moving speed at which the liquid scent sample 10 drops or flows down from the second container 20b toward the first container 20a is preferably 0.5 to 2 cc / sec. When the moving speed is set to 0.5 to 2 cc / sec, for example, the liquid scent sample 10 having an internal volume of 10 cc flows down or drops in about 9 seconds, so that the consumer can easily see the state of the liquid scent sample. be able to.

  Further, the first communication pipe 28 is provided at a position where the first opening portion 28a protrudes from the bottom surface 21a of the first housing portion 20a, and the second opening portion 28b is substantially the same as the bottom surface 21b of the second housing portion 20b. It is provided so that it may be located in. The bottom surface 21a of the first housing part 20a refers to the surface facing the first opening 22a, and the bottom surface 21b of the second housing part 20b refers to the surface facing the second opening 22b.

Similarly to the first communication pipe 28, the second communication pipe 29 has an inner surface formed in a substantially truncated cone shape so that the contained liquid scent sample 10 moves at a suitable moving speed. The inner diameter is formed so as to gradually decrease from the first accommodating portion 20a toward the second accommodating portion 20b. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the second communication pipe 29 has a shape in which the length H2 in the direction of the central axis X2 along the axial direction X is 6 to 12 mm, similar to the first communication pipe 28 described above. It is preferable that the inclination angle θ2 of the inner surface with respect to the central axis X2 is 0.5 to 6 degrees, the diameter of the second hole 29b is 1.5 to 7 mm, and the diameter of the first hole 29a is 3 to 10 mm. .
The shape of the first communication pipe 28 and the shape of the second communication pipe 29 may be the same or different. That is, the difference in shape between the two means that the moving speed at which the liquid scent sample 10 passes through the second communication pipe 29 and drops or flows down from the first housing portion 20a toward the second housing portion 20b is different. Preferably, the shapes of both are substantially the same, and it is preferable that the liquid scent sample 10 moves at the same speed regardless of which of the first storage portion 20a and the second storage portion 20b is up.

  Similarly to the first communication pipe 28, the second communication pipe 29 has the first opening 29a located at substantially the same position as the bottom surface 21a of the first housing part 20a, and the second opening 29b has the second opening 29b. 2 It arrange | positions so that it may be located in the position protruded from the bottom face 21b of the accommodating part 20b.

  As described above, the first communication pipe 28 and the second communication pipe 29 are arranged such that the positions of the holes in the first storage section 20a and the second storage section 20b are respectively in the first storage section 20a and the second storage section 20b. Located at different heights. Therefore, when the scent presentation device 1 is reversed, the liquid scent sample 10 is actively allowed to flow down or dripped from one of the first communication pipe 28 and the second communication pipe 29 (the one with the lower opening position). It becomes possible to move air from the other of the communication pipe 28 and the second communication pipe 29 (the one with the higher opening position). Thereby, the liquid scent sample 10 can be suitably flowed down or dropped from the first communication pipe 28 or the second communication pipe 29.

  The first air-permeable sheet 3a is configured by a sheet that allows gas to pass but does not allow liquid to pass. In the present embodiment, the first air-permeable sheet 3a is configured by a composite sheet in which the fiber layer 31 is bonded to one surface of the porous film 30. Yes. When sealing the 1st opening part 22a, the 1st air permeable sheet 3a is distribute | arranged so that the fiber layer 31 may face an outer surface. In the following, of the surfaces of the porous film 30, the bonding surface with the fiber layer 31 is referred to as an outer surface, and the surface opposite to the bonding surface with the fiber layer 31 is referred to as an inner surface.

The porous film 30 has a hydrophilic outer surface. By using the first air-permeable sheet 3a in which the outer surface of the porous film 30 is hydrophilic, for example, when the liquid scent sample 10 contacts the inner surface of the porous film 30, the liquid scent sample 10 is porous. The liquid scent sample 10 can be diffused in the plane direction of the outer surface before oozing out through the fine holes of the film 30. Since the liquid scent sample 10 diffused in the plane direction has an increased area in contact with air, the drying speed is increased and the fiber layer 31 can be kept in a dry state. Further, from the viewpoint of preventing the liquid scent sample 10 from exuding, the inner surface of the porous film 30 is preferably hydrophobic.
As the porous film 30, the same film as that normally used as a moisture-permeable sheet can be used without particular limitation. For example, a film obtained by uniaxially or biaxially stretching a molded sheet obtained from a resin composition containing a thermoplastic resin and a filler such as calcium carbonate can be used.

From the viewpoint of diffusing the liquid scent sample 10 in the planar direction on the outer surface of the porous film 30, the fiber layer 31 is preferably hydrophobic. From the same viewpoint, in addition to the fiber layer 31 being hydrophobic, the fiber layer 31 preferably has a basis weight of 20 g / m ² or more. Specifically, the basis weight of the fiber layer 31 is preferably ²⁰ to 50 g / m ² , more preferably 25 to 50 g / m ² , and still more preferably 28 to 40 g / m ² .
As the fiber layer 31, fibers made of various synthetic fibers, regenerated fibers such as rayon, natural fibers such as cotton and pulp, and the like can be used. When the fiber layer 31 is made hydrophobic, it is preferable to use fibers made of hydrophobic synthetic fibers. As a form of the fiber layer 31, a web, a nonwoven fabric obtained by fixing fiber improvement in the web, a woven fabric, a knitted fabric, and the like can be used without particular limitation.

In addition to the composite sheet described above, a single-layer breathable sheet can also be used as the first breathable sheet 3a. As the single-layer breathable sheet, a resin-made porous sheet or a resin- made sheet having a vent hole can be used. For example, a resin- made sheet such as polyethylene, polypropylene, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer or the like is used. be able to. Specifically, the resin-made porous sheet is obtained by forming a melt-kneaded product of a thermoplastic resin and an organic or inorganic filler incompatible with the resin into a film shape, and uniaxially or biaxially stretching. In other words, a fine porous structure can be used.
The thickness of the breathable sheet is preferably 5 μm or more and 1000 μm or less.

The air permeability of the first breathable sheet 3a is preferably 1000 seconds or more, more preferably 10,000 seconds or more, and preferably 100000 seconds or less from the viewpoint of odor quality, and 50000 seconds or less. It is more preferable that Air permeability of the first breathable sheet 3a, it rather is preferable is less than 1000 seconds 100 000 seconds, and more preferably 50000 seconds or less to 10,000 seconds. The air permeability is a value measured according to JIS P8117 (2009 revised edition), and is defined as the time required for 100 ml of air to pass through an area of 6.45 cm 2 under a constant pressure. The air permeability can be measured with a Oken type air permeability needle or a measuring device according to it.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the 1st air permeable sheet | seat 3a is pinched | interposed into the clearance gap between the outer peripheral surface of the 1st to-be-engaged part 24a, and the inner peripheral surface of the 1st latching member 4a. Although fixed, the first air permeable sheet 3a may be fixed by interposing an annular packing on each of the outer surface side and the inner surface side of the first air permeable sheet 3a. In this case, the first breathable sheet 3a and the packing may be fixed using the first locking member 4a, and the first breathable sheet 3a and the packing may be fixed using the first cover member 5a.

When packing is arranged on the outer surface side and the inner surface side of the first air-permeable sheet 3a, the inner diameters of the outer surface side packing and the inner surface side packing may be the same or different. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the inner diameter of the first packing 6a on the inner surface side may be larger than the inner diameter of the second packing 7a on the outer surface side, and the inner diameter of the second packing 7a on the outer surface side may be set to the first inner side. It may be larger than the inner diameter of the packing 6a.
Thus, by arranging the first packing 6a and the second packing 7a having different inner diameters on the outer surface side and the inner surface side of the first breathable sheet 3a, the intensity and volatilization amount of the scent sample 10 can be adjusted. it can.

  Moreover, the joining method of the 1st air permeable sheet 3a and the 1st packing 6a can be performed by a heat seal, an adhesive agent, or ultrasonic fusion. Similarly, the joining method of the 1st air permeable sheet 3a and the 2nd packing 7a can be performed by a heat seal, an adhesive agent, or ultrasonic fusion.

As the first packing 6a and the second packing 7a, a resin foam sheet having a closed cell structure can be used. For example, a foam resin sheet obtained by firing a polyolefin resin such as polyethylene can be used. The firing magnification of the foamed resin sheet using gas is preferably 2 to 3 times. The first packing 6a and the second packing 7a can be resin-molded ones as they are, but those that have been laminated using PET, PP, PE, AL, Teflon (registered trademark) or the like are preferable. . It is preferable that the thickness of the 1st packing 6a and the 2nd packing 7a is 0.5 mm or more and 3 mm or less.
Further, two or more ventilation sheets having the same or different air permeability can be used in a stacked manner. When two or more ventilation sheets are used, only the ventilation sheets may be stacked, or the above-described packing may be sandwiched between the ventilation sheets.

  Since the 2nd air permeable sheet 3b is the structure similar to the 1st air permeable sheet 3a, the description is abbreviate | omitted here. In addition, as for each component of the second air permeable sheet 3b, those having “first” in the description of the first air permeable sheet 3a are given “second” instead of “first”, 1 In the description of the air-permeable sheet 3a, those with “a” at the end of the reference numerals are used with “b” added instead of “a”. Further, regarding the second air permeable sheet 3b, the second air permeable sheet 3b may be fixed by interposing the above-described packing on each of the outer surface side and the inner surface side of the second air permeable sheet 3b or on the outer surface side. .

As shown in FIG. 2, the first locking member 4 a includes the first engaged portion 24 a described above so that the first air-permeable sheet 3 a that seals the first opening 22 a can be locked to the container body 2. It is formed in an annular shape so that it can be engaged. The first locking member 4a is engaged with the outer surface engaging portion 40 formed to be engageable with the outer peripheral surface of the first engaged portion 24a and the outer edge portion of the first locking member 4a. And an outer edge engaging portion 41.
When the first engaging member 4a is engaged with the first engaged portion 24a via the first air-permeable sheet 3a, the outer surface engaging portion 40 is connected to the outer peripheral surface of the first engaged portion 24a. The first air-permeable sheet 3a is formed so as to be fixed in a sandwiched state. That is, the outer surface engaging portion 40 is fixed so as to press the first air-permeable sheet 3a from a direction orthogonal to the outer peripheral surface of the first engaged portion 24a.
The outer edge engaging portion 41 extends inward from the end portion of the outer surface engaging portion 40, and the first locking member 4a is connected to the first engaged portion 24a via the first air-permeable sheet 3a. When engaged, the first air-permeable sheet 3a is sandwiched between the outer edge portion of the first engaged portion 24a and can be fixed. That is, the outer edge engaging portion 41 fixes the first breathable sheet 3a so as to be pressed from above.

  Since the 2nd latching member 4b is the structure similar to the 1st latching member 4a, the description is abbreviate | omitted here. In addition, as for each constituent member of the second locking member 4b, those having “first” in the description of the first locking member 4a are given “second” instead of “first”, and second In the description of the one locking member 4a, those with “a” added to the end of the reference numerals are used with “b” added instead of “a”.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the first cover member 5a can be screwed into the covering portion 50 covering the surface of the first air-permeable sheet 3a covering the first opening 22a and the first screwing portion 25a described above. And a threaded portion 51.

  A plurality of through holes 52 penetrating the covering portion 50 are formed in the covering portion 50. In the present embodiment, each of the plurality of through holes 52 is mainly formed of a honeycomb shape. Specifically, in this embodiment, through holes other than the through holes arranged in the outer peripheral direction are formed in a honeycomb shape (see FIG. 6B).

  In the present embodiment, the plurality of through holes 52 are mainly formed in a honeycomb shape. However, in the present invention, a plurality of through holes may be used to simulate a predetermined pattern or the like. For example, when the scent of the liquid scent sample is the same as that of a predetermined shampoo, a plurality of through holes 52 may be used to simulate the brand logo of the predetermined shampoo. By imitating a brand logo or the like on the covering portion 50 using the plurality of through holes 52, it becomes possible to make the consumer more interested. In addition, it is possible to recognize which brand scent is just by looking at the covering portion, and it can be expected that the consumer can have the scent presentation apparatus 1 in hand.

  A screwing groove 53 that can be screwed with the first screwed groove 26a formed in the first screwing part 25a is formed in the screwing part 51. The first cover member 5a is fixed to the first screwing portion 25a by screwing the screwing groove 53 into the first screwing groove 26a and restricting the screwing position to the first stopper portion 27a. . The screwing direction in the screwing part 51 is as described above.

  Since the 2nd cover member 5b is the structure similar to the 1st cover member 5a, the description is abbreviate | omitted here. In addition, as for the constituent members of the second cover member 5b, those having “first” in the description of the first cover member 5a are given “second” instead of “first”, and the first cover In the description of the member 5a, those with “a” at the end of the reference numerals are used with “b” added instead of “a”.

As the liquid scent sample 10 accommodated in the scent presentation device 1, a solution obtained by diluting a solvent with the same fragrance as the target product of the scent sample is used. Solvents include propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, tripropylene glycol, ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, glycerin, triethyl citrate, triacetin, benzyl myristate, isopropyl myristate, isopropyl palmitate, diethyl phthalate, benzyl benzoate, farnesene, etc. Is used. When water is used as a solvent, a surfactant, a solubilizer and a combination thereof can be emulsified or solubilized in an aqueous solvent. In addition, by diluting the product itself or a solvent that does not have a scent such as water, or by dissolving it if it is a solid substance, it is possible to experience a scent closer to the product. In addition, in the case of products that foam when diluted with water, such as cleaning agents, by diluting by adding alcohol, such as ethanol, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerin, etc. with water, or adding a small amount of silicone Further, foaming can be suppressed. Furthermore, as a liquid scent sample, as long as the scent does not change, a fragrance component that itself is not so strong and contributes to a decrease in viscosity can be blended. Specific examples include limonene, phenylethyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol and the like.
The viscosity of the liquid scent sample 10 is preferably 0.1 mPa · s to 100 mPa · s with a TV10 viscometer (VISCOMETER, rotor No. 1, 30 rpm, 30 ° C.), preferably 0.1 mPa · s to 50 mPa · s. More preferably, it is s.

In the present embodiment, a solvent containing a fragrance is used. However, when a color is given to the liquid scent sample 10, a coloring liquid scent sample may be obtained by adding a pigment. In the case of containing a dye, it is preferable to further add water to dissolve the dye.
In addition, as a fragrance | flavor, various well-known things can be used and any of a mixing | blending fragrance | flavor and a natural fragrance | flavor may be sufficient. Specifically, "Fundamentals of perfumes and fragrances" (by Nakajima Motoki, edited by Sangyo Tosho Co., Ltd., June 21, 1995), "Synthetic perfumes-Chemistry and product knowledge" (by Motoichi Into, Chemical Industry) Nikkansha, March 25, 2005, revised edition), "Perfume and Flavor Chemicals" (by Stefan Arctender, self-published, 1969) can be used.

  Next, the effect at the time of using the fragrance presentation apparatus 1 which concerns on this embodiment mentioned above is demonstrated. The perspective view which shows typically the state by which the fragrance presentation apparatus 1 which concerns on embodiment of this invention was mounted in the goods shelf is shown by FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the scent presentation device 1 according to this embodiment is a product 11 such as a shampoo, rinse, detergent, or softener containing the same fragrance as the liquid scent sample 10 accommodated in the scent presentation device 1. Is displayed near the merchandise shelf 12 on display. For example, the holder 13 is arranged in the front part of the merchandise shelf 12 and is displayed in a state of being placed on the holder 13. The holder 13 is printed with characters for urging the consumer to reverse the scent presentation device 1 such as “Please reverse it” so that the consumer can actively take it in hand. Yes.

  When the consumer picks up the scent presentation device 1, the first breathable sheet 3a that seals the first opening 22a located above or the second breathable sheet 3b that seals the second opening 22b. The consumer can smell the scent of the liquid scent sample 10 adhering to the surface in an impregnated state, and the consumer can easily experience the same scent as the product 11 displayed on the product shelf 12. Thereby, it can be expected that the willingness to purchase the product 11 is improved.

  Moreover, when a consumer picks up the scent presentation apparatus 1 and returns it to the holder 13 in an inverted state, for example, the upper first storage portion 20a is positioned lower and positioned lower. The 2nd accommodating part 20b will be in the state located above. Thereby, the liquid scent sample 10 accumulated in the second accommodating portion 20b located below moves to the constricted portion 21 side along the inner wall of the second accommodating portion 20b. The liquid scent sample 10 that has moved to the side of the constricted portion 21 is transferred to the first accommodating portion 20a via the second opening portion 28b of the first communication pipe 28 that is located at substantially the same position as the bottom surface of the second accommodating portion 20b. Flowing down or dripping.

  When the liquid scent sample 10 of the second storage part 20 b flows down or drops into the first storage part 20 a via the first communication pipe 28, the air in the first storage part 20 a becomes the first via the second communication pipe 29. 2 Moves to the accommodating portion 20b. Thereby, the liquid scent sample 10 of the 2nd accommodating part 20b is further extruded to the 1st accommodating part 20a via the 1st communicating pipe 28. FIG. By repeating this, the liquid scent sample 10 flows down or is dropped at an appropriate moving speed into the first storage portion 20a.

  Moreover, the air which moved to the 2nd accommodating part 20b from the 1st accommodating part 20a with the flow | fall or dripping of the liquid scent sample 10 moves toward the 2nd opening part 22b along the axial direction X, and 2nd ventilation | gas_flowing By contacting the permeable sheet 3b, the liquid scent sample adhering to the second breathable sheet 3b in an impregnated state is released to the outside. Thus, when the scent presentation device 1 is inverted by the first and second communication pipes 28 and 29 and the first and second openings 22a and 22b being opposed to each other in the axial direction X, the scent The scent of the liquid scent sample 10 accommodated in the presentation device 1 can be suitably released from the first breathable sheet 3a or the second breathable sheet 3b.

  As described above, according to the scent presentation device 1 according to the present embodiment, it becomes possible for the consumer to actively take the scent presentation device 1 in hand, and the scent of the scent presentation device 1 can be further increased. It can be enjoyed by many consumers.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated based on the preferable embodiment, this invention is not limited to embodiment mentioned above.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the container main body 2 including the first accommodating portion 20a having the first opening 22a and the second accommodating portion 20b having the second opening 22b is used. A configuration in which an opening is provided in either one of the first housing portion 20a and the second housing portion 20b may be employed. When providing an opening in either one of the first storage part 20a and the second storage part 20b, after inverting the scent presentation device 1, the scent presentation device 1 is returned to its original posture and the storage part with no opening is provided downward. It is good to place it.

  In this embodiment, the constricted part 21 having two communication pipes (the first communication pipe 28 and the second communication pipe 29) is used. However, in the present invention, the constriction part has three or more communication pipes. You may do it. Even in the case of having three or more communication pipes, the same effects as in the present embodiment can be obtained.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the fragrance presentation apparatus 1 was formed so that mounting was possible in each of the state which turned up the 1st accommodating part 20a, and the state which turned up the 2nd accommodating part 20b, the 1st accommodating part 20a In the case of a configuration in which a support member that can support the state with the upper side and the state with the second storage portion 20b on the upper side is provided separately, the scent presentation device 1 is not configured to be mountable as in this embodiment. May be.

  The scent presentation device shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b) can be used as a scent presentation device according to an embodiment of the present invention by accommodating a scent sample, or is it a scent sample? Irrespective of whether or not, it is possible to contain and use an aromatic liquid composition containing a fragrance or a liquid fragrance. That is, it can be used as a fragrance container. The rear view, right side view, and left side view of the scent presentation device or fragrance container shown in FIG. 6 (a) appear the same as the front view shown in FIG. 6 (a), and the scent presentation shown in FIG. 6 (b) The bottom view of the device or the fragrance container appears the same as the plan view shown in FIG. Moreover, as for the fragrance presentation apparatus or fragrance | flavor container shown in FIG. 6, the part which forms a 1st accommodating part and a 2nd accommodating part is transparent or translucent.

The scent presentation device shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B can be used as a scent presentation device according to an embodiment of the present invention by accommodating a scent sample, or is it a scent sample? Irrespective of whether or not, it is possible to contain and use an aromatic liquid composition containing a fragrance or a liquid fragrance. That is, it can be used as a fragrance container. The rear view, right side view, and left side view of the scent presentation device or fragrance container shown in FIG. 7 (a) appear the same as the front view shown in FIG. 7 (a), and the scent presentation shown in FIG. 7 (b) The bottom view of the device or the fragrance container appears the same as the plan view shown in FIG. Moreover, as for the fragrance presentation apparatus or fragrance | flavor container shown to Fig.7 (a) and FIG.7 (b), the part which forms a 1st accommodating part and a 2nd accommodating part is transparent or translucent.
FIG. 8 is a partially broken exploded perspective view of the scent presentation device or the fragrance container shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B on the first housing portion side. The scent presentation device or the fragrance container shown in FIG. 8 mainly shows the configuration on the first housing portion side, but the second housing portion side also has the same configuration as the first housing portion side.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Fragrance presentation apparatus 2 Container main body 20a 1st accommodating part 20b 2nd accommodating part 21 Constricted part 22a 1st opening part 22b 2nd opening part 3a 1st air permeable sheet 3b 2nd air permeable sheet 30 Porous film 31 Fiber layer 4a First locking member 4b Second locking member 5a First cover member 5b Second cover member 52 Through hole 10 Liquid scent sample X Axial direction

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A scent presentation device for storing a scent sample which is an aromatic liquid composition containing a fragrance, and releasing the scent of the stored scent sample to the outside,
A first housing portion that has a first opening and can contain a scent sample; a second housing portion that has a second opening and can contain a scent sample; the first housing portion and the second housing portion; A container body provided with a constricted portion located between
The first opening is provided at a position facing the constricted portion in the axial direction of the container body, and is sealed by a first breathable sheet that allows gas to pass but does not allow liquid to pass through,
The second opening is provided at a position facing the constricted portion in the axial direction of the container body, and is sealed by a second air permeable sheet that allows gas to pass but does not allow liquid to pass through.
The container body, upon positioning the second housing portion fragrance sample is accommodated in the upper, the fragrance sample is falling or dripping through the constricted portion to the first housing portion from said second housing part The scent is released from the scent sample attached to the second breathable sheet,
When the first storage part in which the scent sample is stored is positioned upward, the scent sample flows down or drops from the first storage part to the second storage part via the constricted part, and the first air permeability is provided. A scent presentation device that releases scent from the scent sample attached to the sheet.   The scent presentation device according to claim 1, further comprising a first locking member that locks the first air-permeable sheet sealing the first opening to the container body.   The scent presentation device according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a first cover member having a plurality of through holes and covering the surface of the first breathable sheet in a state where the first opening is sealed. The constricted portion has a plurality of communication pipes,
The plurality of communication pipes are arranged side by side in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction in a state where the first storage portion and the second storage portion of the container main body are in communication with each other. The scent presentation device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the scent presentation device is located at different heights in each of the first storage portion and the second storage portion. The scent presentation device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a second locking member that locks the second air-permeable sheet sealing the second opening to the container body. A plurality of through holes, according to claim 1, further comprising a second cover member that covers the surface of the second breathable sheet of a second state where the opening sealed Scent presentation device. The scent presentation device according to claim 4 , wherein the plurality of communication pipes are arranged to face the first opening and the second opening. The scent presentation device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , wherein the container body is formed so as to be able to visually recognize a scent sample that flows down or drops.

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