JP6695637B2 - Deodorant spray and method of using deodorant spray - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a deodorant spray for spraying a deodorant composition filled in an aerosol container, and a method of using such a deodorant spray.

  Generally, a product to which a deodorant composition is applied is widely used to care for the sweat odor of the human armpit.

  As a means for applying the deodorant composition, there are a roll-on type, a lotion type, a gel type, a cream type, a spray type and the like. Among them, the spray type (for example, see Patent Documents 1 to 3) is hygienic and has a non-sticky feel. It is preferably used because it is small.

  For example, in the spray type disclosed in Patent Document 1, a valve is installed in the opening of a bottomed cylindrical aerosol container that contains a deodorant composition and a propellant (compressed gas or liquefied gas, etc.), and a stem of this valve is installed. By attaching an injection button and pressing this injection button, the deodorant composition is injected from the injection port of the injection button in a direction orthogonal to the central axis direction of the aerosol container.

  For example, in the spray type disclosed in Patent Document 2, a valve is installed at the opening of a bottomed cylindrical aerosol container that contains a deodorant composition and a propellant (compressed gas or liquefied gas, etc.), and a stem of this valve is installed. A substantially conical nozzle is attached, and the deodorant composition is jetted obliquely outward from the tip of the nozzle by pushing down the nozzle obliquely with respect to the central axis of the aerosol container.

  For example, in the spray type disclosed in Patent Document 3, a valve is attached to the opening of a bottomed cylindrical aerosol container that contains a deodorant composition and a propellant (compressed gas or liquefied gas, etc.), and the aerosol container A tubular guide member is attached so as to cover the whole, and a jet outlet is provided at the center of a ceiling wall portion of the guide member, and the stem of the valve is arranged by pressing and displacing the aerosol container with respect to the guide member. The deodorant composition ejected from is ejected from the ejection port in a direction parallel to the central axis direction of the aerosol container.

JP-A-11-228943 JP-A-11-236083 JP, 2004-331517, A

  In Patent Document 1, when spraying the deodorant composition onto the axilla of the human body, when the arm is lowered and the axilla is used in a slightly opened state, it is necessary to use the aerosol container in a lying posture, which is difficult to use. In addition, there is a drawback in that the deodorant composition in the aerosol container is less likely to be ejected when it is laid down sideways. On the other hand, when using the aerosol container in an upright state, it is necessary to lift the arm above the shoulder and open the armpit greatly, which may make embarrassing use in public.

  In Patent Document 2 described above, it is necessary to perform a pressing operation so as to tilt the nozzle itself for injecting the deodorant composition, and since the nozzle is inclined, it is difficult for the user to grasp the injection destination of the deodorant composition. When the deodorant composition is sprayed on the armpit of the human body, there is a concern that it is difficult to spray the deodorant composition on the target position of the armpit.

  In Patent Document 3 described above, when the deodorant composition is sprayed, it is necessary to press the bottom of the aerosol container with one hand while supporting the guide container with one hand, and therefore, the posture becomes unreasonable during spraying. There is a concern that this operation is difficult.

  In view of such circumstances, it is an object of the present invention to provide a deodorant spray and a method of using the deodorant spray that can be easily sprayed on the axilla of a human body without taking an uncomfortable posture.

To solve the above problems, the deodorant spray described in the present application is a deodorant spray for injecting the deodorant composition filled in the aerosol container, the aerosol container is formed into a bottomed cylindrical shape, and The outer diameter size is set to φ20 mm to φ45 mm and the total length size is set to 45 mm to 150 mm, and a valve is mounted on the open side, the valve is equipped with an actuator, and the actuator is installed from the side of the aerosol container. In the case of not having a pressing operation, since it has a finger-holding operation part that can be pressed in the direction of the central axis of the valve, is attached to the stem of the valve, and ejects the deodorant composition in the aerosol container outward. A nozzle disposed so as to extend along the central axis of the aerosol container, and an operation lever that functions as a lever for displacing the stem to the bottom side of the aerosol container by receiving a pressing operation. The operation lever has the finger-holding operation portion as a pressing surface that receives a pressure from the side, and the finger-holding operation portion is supported so that it serves as a leverage point of the lever and the lower portion serves as a fulcrum of the lever. The operating portion is substantially parallel to the central axis of the aerosol container and the extending direction of the nozzle when the pressing operation is not performed, and the nozzle covers the stem of the valve and the internal flow path of the stem. A nozzle body having an insertion hole communicating with the nozzle body; and a protruding tube protruding upward from the nozzle body and communicating with the insertion hole of the nozzle body, the operation being performed by pressing the finger hook operation unit. lever is tilted, that said stem is displaced toward the bottom side of the aerosol container, injecting a deodorant composition in which the valve is filled in the aerosol container opens outwardly, characterized in that.

  Further, in the deodorant spray, in the circumferential direction of the outer peripheral surface of the aerosol container, the index finger, the middle finger, the ring finger, and the little finger of one hand of the user are wrapped, and the palm container and the finger are held to hold the aerosol container. Then, it is used in such a form that the thumb of the one hand is hooked on the finger-hanging operation portion so as to be along the central axis of the aerosol container.

  Furthermore, the method of using the deodorant spray described in the present application is the method of using the deodorant spray, wherein the aerosol container in a posture in which the injection destination of the deodorant composition is directed upward is four other than the thumb of one arm of the user. While grasping with fingers or three fingers other than the thumb and little finger, bend so that the lower part of the elbow crosses the body, while the other arm of the user is lowered and the lower part of the armpit is opened, and under the armpit, Inside the aerosol container, the valve is opened by pressing the finger hooking operation part of the actuator toward the central axis with the thumb of the one arm so as to insert the injection destination of the deodorant composition facing upward. The deodorant composition of 1. is sprayed on the axilla.

  In the deodorant spray described in the present application, the deodorant composition in the aerosol container is sprayed upward along the central axis of the aerosol container when the user performs a pressing operation on the finger-holding operation portion of the actuator.

  Then, the method of using the deodorant spray described in the present application, using the deodorant spray described in the present application, in a state where the other arm of the user is not lifted above the shoulder but is allowed to lightly open while being lowered, spraying the deodorant composition. The tip can be jetted toward the other armpit of the user. This makes it easier to use the deodorant spray and is less embarrassing than the conventional example in which the arm is lifted above the shoulder and the deodorant spray is used. It will be easier.

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can provide a deodorant spray that can be easily sprayed on the axilla of a human body without taking an uncomfortable posture and a method of using the deodorant spray.

It is a partially broken side view showing an example of the deodorant spray according to the present invention. It is an appearance perspective view showing an example of the deodorant spray concerning the present invention. It is an appearance perspective view showing an example of the deodorant spray concerning the present invention. It is an outline view showing an example of an actuator with which a deodorant spray concerning the present invention is provided. It is a side sectional view showing an example of an actuator with which a deodorant spray concerning the present invention is provided. It is an external view which shows an example of the deodorant spray which concerns on this invention. It is a side sectional view showing an example of the deodorant spray concerning the present invention. It is an external view which shows an example of the deodorant spray which concerns on this invention. It is a side sectional view showing an example of the deodorant spray concerning the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of how to hold when using the deodorant spray which concerns on this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the usage method of the deodorant spray which concerns on this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The following embodiments are examples embodying the present invention and are not of the nature to limit the technical scope of the present invention.

<Deodorant spray>
FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway side view showing an example of the deodorant spray according to the present invention. 2 and 3 are external perspective views showing an example of the deodorant spray according to the present invention. The figure shows the entire portable deodorant spray 1 as an example of the embodiment of the present invention.

  The deodorant spray 1 includes an aerosol container 2, an actuator 3 and a cap 4. 2 and 3 show the state in which the cap 4 is removed.

  The aerosol container 2 is formed in a cylindrical shape with a bottom, and is designed to have external dimensions of φ20 mm to φ45 mm and a total length of 45 mm to 150 mm. The aerosol container 2 has an opening on the upper bottom side, and a valve 21 (see FIG. 7, FIG. 9, etc.) described later is attached to the opening. Further, inside the aerosol container 2, a deodorant composition and a propellant (compressed gas or liquefied gas) are contained. An actuator 3 is attached to the upper end of the aerosol container 2, and the cap 4 can be attached to and detached from the actuator 3.

  FIG. 4 is an external view showing an example of the actuator 3 included in the deodorant spray 1 according to the present invention. 4 (a) is a front view, FIG. 4 (b) is a rear view, FIG. 4 (c) is a left side view, FIG. 4 (d) is a plan view, and FIG. 4 (e) is a bottom view. Is. FIG. 5 is a side sectional view showing an example of the actuator 3 included in the deodorant spray 1 according to the present invention. FIG. 5 shows a cross section taken along the line AB of FIG. The actuator 3 includes a nozzle 31 for injecting the deodorant composition in the aerosol container 2 upward along the central axis of the aerosol container 2, and a cylindrical protective cover 33 is arranged around the nozzle 31. ing. A part of the side wall on the front side of the protective cover 33 is open, and the operation lever 32 is arranged at the open position.

  The nozzle 31 is configured by providing a nozzle body 31a with a cylindrical protruding tube 31b. An injection port 31c is provided at the tip of the protruding pipe 31b. An insertion hole 31d into which the stem 21a of the valve 21 is inserted is provided below the nozzle body 31a. The insertion hole 31d, the nozzle body 31a, the projecting pipe 31b, and the injection port 31c are in communication with each other, and the content of the aerosol container 2 is ejected from the injection port 31c toward the upper outside.

  The side cross section of the operation lever 32 has a trapezoidal shape (lower base length> upper length) in which the outer peripheral side of the deodorant spray 1 is the lower bottom and the central axis side is the upper bottom. On the outer peripheral side (lower bottom) of the operation lever 32, a plate-like finger-holding operation portion 32a having an operation surface corresponding to the outer peripheral surface is formed. The surface on the outer peripheral side formed as the finger hanging operation portion 32a has a shape that is gently recessed toward the central axis side, so that when the user grips the deodorant spray 1, the thumb contacts the recessed portion. Has become. The central axis side (upper bottom) of the operation lever 32 is fixed and integrated with the nozzle 31 arranged along the central axis of the aerosol container 2. The operating lever 32 is pivotally supported by a support portion 32c at the lower end on the outer peripheral side so as to be swingable. Then, the user touches the finger-hanging operation portion 32a with a finger and performs a pressing operation toward the central axis direction of the aerosol container 2, whereby the operation lever 32 tilts in the central axis direction with the support portion 32c as the swing axis. (Swings).

  FIG. 6 is an external view showing an example of the deodorant spray 1 according to the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a side sectional view showing an example of the deodorant spray 1 according to the present invention. 6 and 7 show a state in which the operation lever 32 is not pressed on the upper portion of the deodorant spray 1. FIG. 8 is an external view showing an example of the deodorant spray 1 according to the present invention, and FIG. 9 is a side sectional view showing an example of the deodorant spray 1 according to the present invention. 8 and 9 show a state in which the operation lever 32 is pressed on the upper portion of the deodorant spray 1.

  The nozzle 31 injects the deodorant composition in the aerosol container 2 substantially upward along the central axis of the aerosol container 2, and is attached to the stem 21 a of the valve 21. The content of the aerosol container 2 sprayed from the stem 21a passes through the nozzle 31 and is sprayed substantially upward from the spray port 31c.

  As described above, the operation lever 32 includes the finger-holding operation portion 32a, the nozzle fixing portion 32b fixed to the nozzle 31, and the support portion 32c. When the finger-hanging operation section 32a receives a pressing operation, the finger-hanging operation section 32a tilts and presses the nozzle 31 from the side, and the stem 21a is pushed down to the bottom side of the aerosol container 2. As a result, the stem 21a is displaced to the bottom side of the aerosol container 2. At this time, the operation lever 32 functions as a lever having the finger-holding operation portion 32a as a force point, the nozzle fixing portion 32b as an action point, and the support portion 32c as a fulcrum.

  Then, the stem 21a is pushed down by pressing the finger hanging operation section 32a, so that the valve 21 is opened.

  When the valve 21 is opened, the deodorant composition is sprayed to the outside through the internal flow path of the stem 21a by the pressure of the propellant filled in the aerosol container 2. The jetting direction of this deodorant composition is substantially parallel to the central axis of the aerosol container 2 and is substantially upward.

  In the deodorant spray 1 having such a characteristic configuration, the outer diameter of the aerosol container 2 is designed to be φ20 mm to φ45 mm, preferably φ20 mm to φ35 mm. The overall length of the aerosol container 2 is designed to be 45 mm to 150 mm, preferably 45 mm to 120 mm, more preferably 45 mm to 100 mm. Furthermore, the capacity of the aerosol container 2 is designed to be 5 mL to 150 mL, preferably 10 mL to 100 mL, and more preferably 10 mL to 60 mL.

  The valve 21 having the stem 21a has a well-known configuration, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted. However, in a natural state where the stem 21a is not pushed down, the valve 21 is arranged above by the elastic restoring force (elastic stretching force) of the built-in coil spring. As a result, the valve is closed. When the stem 21a is pushed down against the elastic extension force of the coil spring, the pressure of the propellant contained in the aerosol container 2 causes the deodorant composition to be ejected to the outside through the internal flow path of the stem 21a, thereby opening the valve. Become.

<Deodorant composition>
Next, the deodorant composition filled in the aerosol container 2 will be described. The deodorant composition is not particularly limited as long as it is a composition that exhibits a sufficient deodorant effect, and examples thereof include a composition containing an antiperspirant component, a bactericidal component, a cooling sensation component, and the like.

  Specific antiperspirant components include, for example, aluminum chloride, potassium aluminum sulfate, aluminum sulfate, aluminum acetate, chlorohydroxyaluminum, allantoin chlorohydroxyaluminum, aluminum phenolsulfonate, acrylic resin-coated aluminum powder, allantoin dihydroxyaluminum, aluminum powder. Aluminum isostearate, Corn starch aluminum octenyl succinate, Sulfur-containing aluminum silicate, Aluminum magnesium silicate, Aluminum oxide, Aluminum dimyristate, Aluminum hydroxide, Aluminum stearate, Aluminum silicate, Aluminum myristate, Aluminum ammonium sulfate, Aluminum compounds such as dicetyl aluminum phosphate; zinc paraphenolsulfonate, zinc sulfate, zinc oxide, zinc chloride, zinc carbonate, zinc gluconate, zinc stearate, zinc undecylenate, zinc palmitate, zinc pyrithione, zinc myristate. Zinc compounds such as zinc laurate; zirconium compounds such as chlorohydroxyzirconium and zirconium oxide.

  Specific bactericidal components include, for example, isopropylmethylphenol, chlorhexidine gluconate, triclosan, trichlorocarbanilide, halocarban, phenoxyethanol, salicylic acid, sodium salicylate, methyl salicylate, glycol salicylate, phenol derivatives such as acetylsalicylic acid, and benzal chloride. Quaternary ammonium salts such as ruconium, benzethonium chloride, cetyltrimethylammonium chloride, and cetylpyridinium chloride; photosensitizers such as Photosensitizer No. 101, Photosensitizer 201, and Photosensitizer 401; sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, alkyldiamino chloride Examples thereof include ethylglycine solution, tea extract, hinokitiol and the like.

  Specific cooling sensation components include, for example, 1-menthol, menthyl glyceryl ether, menthyl lactate, 1-menthyl-3-hydroxybutyrate, dl-camphor, eugenol, menthone, mint, menthyl salicylate, and eucalyptus oil. Be done.

  Further, known components may be added to the deodorant composition. For example, silicone oil, fatty acid ester oil, insoluble powder, various plant extracts, fragrance, ethanol, purified water and the like can be appropriately blended according to the purpose.

  On the other hand, the propellant for injecting the deodorant composition is not particularly limited, but liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), dimethyl ether (DME), liquefied gas such as isopentane, or nitrogen gas, nitrous oxide gas, carbon dioxide gas. , And compressed gas such as compressed air.

  In addition, when the deodorant composition and the propellant are included, a part of the propellant may be dissolved in the deodorant composition to be completely compatible and uniform, or the propellant may be dissolved in the deodorant composition. Alternatively, both may exist in a non-uniform state. Further, the blending ratio of the deodorant composition and the propellant can be appropriately set based on the injection strength.

<How to use deodorant spray>
Next, a method of using the deodorant spray 1 will be described.

  FIG. 10: is explanatory drawing which shows an example of how to hold the deodorant spray 1 which concerns on this invention at the time of use. FIG. 11: is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the usage method of the deodorant spray 1 which concerns on this invention. As described above, when the outer diameter dimension and the overall length dimension of the aerosol container 2 are designed, as shown in FIG. 10, for example, as shown in FIG. Wrap a finger (index finger, middle finger, ring finger, little finger) or three fingers (index finger, middle finger, ring finger) other than the thumb and little finger, and place the thumb of the one hand along the central axis of the aerosol container 2. In this way, the action of hooking on the free end side of the finger hanging operation portion 32a can be performed relatively easily.

  In particular, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, it is preferable that the forefinger hold the protective cover 33 so that it touches the outer peripheral surface thereof. By gripping as shown in FIG. 10, since the opposite side can be supported by the index finger against the pressing operation by the thumb that presses the finger hanging operation section 32a from the side, the posture of the deodorant spray 1 is stable and can be used. Even if the person's grip strength is comparatively weak, the deodorant composition can be ejected relatively easily, and the ejection direction is stabilized. Moreover, since the movement of the user's hand is natural and the movement is natural, the aerosol container 2 can be handled relatively easily.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 11, in the case of spraying the deodorant spray 1 on the armpit of the human body, the nozzle 31 of the aerosol container 2 is directed upward and then inserted under the armpit of the other arm side of the human body, and sprayed from the nozzle 31. The deodorant composition to be sprayed can be sprayed on the armpit.

  Specifically, first, as shown in FIG. 10, the aerosol container 2 in a posture in which the projecting tube 31b of the nozzle 31 is directed upward is provided with four fingers other than the thumb of one arm of the user or three fingers other than the thumb and the little finger. While grasping with a finger and bending from the elbow to below the torso, as shown in FIG. 11, the other arm of the user is lowered and separated from the torso to open the underarm to open the underarm. One side and the other arm are shaped in an inverted V shape in a front view, and the protruding tube 31b of the nozzle 31 is inserted under the armpit on the other arm side.

  Then, the thumb of one of the arms pushes the finger-holding operation portion 32a to open the valve 21 so that the deodorant composition in the aerosol container 2 is ejected toward the armpit.

  Thus, when using the deodorant spray 1, the other arm of the user is lowered, that is, the armpit is slightly opened without lifting above the shoulder, and the one arm of the user is used. The user holds the aerosol container 2 with his or her hand, inserts the valve 21 from under the armpit on the other arm side, and presses the finger hanging operation section 32a with the thumb of the one hand.

  In the process of such use, the user moves the arms and hands in a natural state without forcibly moving them to wrap the aerosol container 2 with the four fingers or the three fingers of the other hand. It becomes possible to grip the body so that it is easy to grip, and it becomes easy to direct the spray destination of the deodorant composition to the armpit of the user on one arm side.

  For this reason, compared to the case where one arm is lifted above the shoulder and the deodorant spray 1 is used, the act of using the deodorant spray 1 can be performed more easily, and it is less embarrassing. Easy to use without

  The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and can be implemented in various other forms. Therefore, the embodiments are merely examples in all respects, and should not be limitedly interpreted. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of the claims and is not bound by the text of the specification. Furthermore, all modifications and changes belonging to the equivalent scope of the claims are within the scope of the present invention.

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be suitably used for a deodorant spray for spraying a deodorant composition filled in an aerosol container and a method of using the deodorant spray.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Deodorant spray 2 Aerosol container 21 Valve 21a Stem 3 Actuator 31 Nozzle 31a Nozzle body 31b Projection pipe 31c Injection port 31d Insert hole 32 Operation lever 32a Finger hooking operation part 32b Nozzle fixing part 32c Support part 33 Protective cover 4 Cap

Claims (3)

A deodorant spray for injecting a deodorant composition filled in an aerosol container,
The aerosol container is formed in a cylindrical shape with a bottom, and the outer diameter dimension is set to φ20 mm to φ45 mm and the total length dimension is set to 45 mm to 150 mm, and a valve is attached to the open side.
An actuator is attached to the valve,
The actuator has a finger-holding operation portion that can be pressed from the side in the direction of the central axis of the aerosol container, is attached to the stem of the valve, and ejects the deodorant composition in the aerosol container outward. In order to displace the stem to the bottom side of the aerosol container by receiving the pressing operation, the nozzle is arranged to extend along the central axis of the aerosol container when the pressing operation is not performed. Including an operating lever that functions as a lever of
The operation lever has the finger hanging operation part as a pressing surface that receives a pressure from the side, the finger hanging operation part is a force point of the lever, and the lower part is supported so as to be a fulcrum of the lever,
The finger-holding operation section is substantially parallel to the center axis of the aerosol container and the extending direction of the nozzle when not being pressed.
The nozzle includes a nozzle body that covers the stem of the valve and has an insertion hole that communicates with the internal flow path of the stem, and an insertion hole that projects upward from the nozzle body and that is formed in the nozzle body. With a protruding tube that communicates,
The operation lever is tilted by the pressing operation on the finger-holding operation part , and the stem is displaced to the bottom side of the aerosol container, so that the valve is opened and the deodorant composition filled in the aerosol container is outwardly directed. To spray,
A deodorant spray that is characterized. The deodorant spray according to claim 1 ,
In the circumferential direction of the outer peripheral surface of the aerosol container, the index finger, the middle finger, the ring finger, and the little finger of one hand of the user are wrapped, and the palm and the fingers are held so as to hold the aerosol container, and then the one hand. Used in such a form that the thumb is hooked on the finger-holding operation part along the central axis of the aerosol container,
A deodorant spray that is characterized. A method of using the deodorant spray according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein
The aerosol container in a posture in which the injection destination of the deodorant composition is directed upward is grasped with four fingers other than the thumb of one arm of the user or three fingers other than the thumb and the little finger and cut across from the elbow to the body. While bending so that
With the other arm of the user lowered, the armpit is opened, and the injection destination of the upward deodorant composition is inserted under the armpit, and the thumb of the one arm is used to finger-operate the actuator. A method for using a deodorant spray, characterized in that the valve is opened by pressing the portion toward the central axis direction to inject the deodorant composition in the aerosol container into the axilla.

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