JPH04136082U - heating evaporator - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To obtain a heating evaporator that can finely adjust the volatilization state of volatile substances according to the surrounding conditions. [Structure] In a heating evaporator that combines a heater 1 and a container 30 containing a volatile substance, the space between the support part 7a of the heater 1 having a heating element and the bottom part 35 of the container 30 can be adjusted. Configure.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This device consists of a volatile substance storage container and a heater, and is designed to reduce the amount of volatile substances volatilized. This invention relates to a heating evaporator that can adjust the temperature.

0002

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, this type of heating evaporator has been designed to hold a volatile material in a container with an open end. This open-ended container can be combined with an electrically heated steam release device to release volatile materials. Those configured to diffuse into the atmosphere are known. (For example, JP-A-1-2 (Refer to Publication No. 80463) On the other hand, using an electrically heated steam emitter (corresponding to the heater in this invention), For controlling the amount of volatile materials released into the atmosphere, for example, This is shown in, for example, Japanese Patent No. 29764. What is shown in the same publication is two heaters. - (corresponding to the heat generating part in this invention), and at the initial stage of heating, the matte base material (corresponding to the heat generating part in this invention) is used. (corresponding to the volatile substance storage container in this invention) is at a low temperature, use two heaters. generates heat and rapidly heats the mat substrate, and when it reaches a predetermined temperature, the two heaters This device is designed to cut off power to one of the two.

0003

[Means to solve the problem]

However, the amount of volatilization of the volatile material using the two heaters described above is adjusted. The device is intended to rapidly increase the initial volatilization rate.

0004 In other words, it only obtains a certain amount of volatilization, and the degree of volatilization can be adjusted according to the user's preference. However, there were problems in that it was not easy to use and could not be used for various purposes.

[0005]

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to eliminate the above-mentioned drawbacks, this device has an opening on one side, and the area around the opening. is provided with an extension, and the opening is closed with a film that allows only gas to pass through. , a volatile substance storage container containing a volatile substance therein, and a support that supports the container. It consists of a holding part and a heater having a heat generating part that heats the container, and the bottom surface of the container A structure that allows the part and the heat generating part to be brought into direct contact or separated. The heating evaporator is characterized in that:

[0006]

[Effect]

The heating evaporator of this invention has the above-mentioned configuration, and includes a volatile substance storage container 10 and Depending on the combination with the heater 1, the bottom view 35 of the container 10 and the output of the heater 1 may differ. Do not heat it by bringing it into direct contact with the hot part 3 or by making sure that they cannot separate. can be done directly or indirectly, and the volatility of volatile substances can be adjusted.

[0007] The volatile substance storage container in this invention is made of a material that does not permeate volatile substances. There is no particular limitation as long as the structure is formed of a material and has an extending portion around it. And materials that are impermeable to volatile substances are determined depending on the volatile substances that are accommodated. However, it does not deform when heated by the heat generating part, has appropriate thermal conductivity, and has an internal structure. It must be capable of transmitting heat to the volatile substances contained.

[0008] These are polypropylene (hereinafter referred to as PP) and polyethylene (hereinafter referred to as PE). , polyacrylonitrile (hereinafter referred to as PAN), polyethylene-polyvinyl alcohol Single-layer and multi-layer materials such as coal copolymer (hereinafter referred to as EVOH) may be used. is preferable, for example PP/EVOH/PP, PE/EVOH/PP, EVOH/ Examples include PAN, PE/PAN, etc.

[0009] Next, in this idea, volatile substances include fragrances, insect repellents, deodorants, and insecticides. , acaricides, fungicides, and repellents can be used, and when using multiple volatile substances, In a dispersible substance storage container, a separate carrier is formed by forming a partition wall that is either integral with the container or separate from the container. It may be made to carry on.

0010 The carrier is determined by the volatile substance, but it is used to stabilize volatile substances. There are no limitations as long as it can be supported. For example, permiculite, silicic acid Salt, glass wool, filter paper, blotting paper, polyurethane foam, talc, woven fabric and Inactivation of adsorbents such as non-woven fabrics, polypropylene, fluorosilicates and carbonates I can give you sex materials. a film permeable to volatile substances of the volatile substance storage container; There is no particular limitation on the material as long as it can transmit volatile substances as described above.

[0011] For example, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, hydroxymethylcellulose, starch, Polymer films such as polyethylene, polypropylene, or polyvinyl chloride Mention may be made of any single layer and multilayer films made of multiple materials.

0012 In this way, when the opening is sealed with a film, the sealed air is caused by the diffusion of volatile substances. In order to prevent the film from bursting due to the reduced pressure between, ribs are formed, BHA, Addition of anti-decompression agents such as BHT, ascorbic acid, tocopherol, sorbic acid, etc. It is preferable to do this. In addition, when the volatile substance storage container is not in use, The product must be treated to prevent the volatilization of harmful substances, and the treatment must be removed when used. Must be. This process allows volatile substances to pass through the film or into the openings. It is also possible to provide the sealing layer with a material that does not contain any of the following materials. In this case, the volatile substance storage container This is advantageous because packaging can be simplified. And these films can be prepared by known means, e.g. Adhesives, heat sealing, crimp, etc. can be applied to the extensions or around the opening of the container. Can be installed.

[0013] The heat generating section of the heater of this invention may be heated by any known means. Not limited. The exothermic temperature is determined by volatile substances. for example If air fresheners are used, the temperature should be between 20°C and 70°C, and if insecticides are used, the temperature should be between 4°C and 70°C. It may be from 0°C to 350°C.

[0014]

【Example】

An example of the heating evaporator of this invention will be explained below with reference to the drawings, but it is not limited to these. It is not determined. In addition, the heating evaporator includes a heater 1 and a volatile substance storage container 30. (hereinafter simply referred to as container 30).

[0015] Example 1 Figures 1 and 2 show the state of use of the first embodiment of the heating evaporator of this invention. A side view and a plan view, FIG. 3 is a plan view showing another state of use, and FIG. 4 is a side cross section of the heater 1. 5 are partially cutaway front views, and the right half represents the BB' cross section of FIG. 6 is a front view of the container 30, and FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line AA' in FIG.

[0016] The heater 1 has a plug 2 that takes electricity into the heater, and the plug 2 has a heat generating part 3. Electricity is sent to the heating section 3, and the heat generating section 3 is caused to generate heat by the sent electricity. Generation of heat generating part 3 The entire surface of the back surface 7a of the support portion 7 is heated by heat conduction. i.e. support part The entire surface of 7a heats the container 30. Further, in this embodiment, the heat generating part 3 is Although it is buried in the entire surface of the holding portion 7a, it may be buried in a portion.

[0017] The support part 7 of the heater 1 that supports this container 30 is in contact with the bottom part 35 of the container 30. The back surface 7a of the support section mentioned above, and the side surface 7 of the support section that contacts the extension section 31 of the container 30. b, and a front surface 7c of the support part in contact with the surface having the opening 32 of the extension part 31 of the container, and an introduction part 16 for introducing the container 30 into the support part 7.

[0018] Further, the support part 7b, which is vertically provided with respect to the support part 7a, has protrusions 8 and 8'. A guide 9 for fixing the extending portion 31 of the container 30 is formed by the protrusions 8 and 8'. , 9' are formed. The guides 9 and 9' are arranged so that the container 30 is introduced into the heater 1. In this case, the bottom part 35 of the container 30 and the support part 7a can be locked so that they are parallel to each other. Ma When the container 30 is heated by the heater 1, volatile substances are stored in the supporting portion 7c. There is a window 4 for diffusion into the atmosphere.

[0019] Moreover, the bottom part 18 of the heater 1 is such that the plug 2 can be inserted into the socket and the heating evaporator can be inserted into the socket. Any shape is sufficient as long as it can stably hold the plug 2 in the inserted state. In this example Although only two stages of guides, 9 and 9', are shown, multiple guides are formed. By doing so, the amount of heat delivered to the container 30 can be adjusted more delicately.

[0020] The container 30 then covers a tray 40 with an opening 32 on one side and the opening. It consists of a film 36. The tray 40 has an extension 31 surrounding the opening 32; The extending portion 31 has a shape that can be locked to the support portion 7 for holding the container 30 in the heater. Good to have. The thickness of the extending portion is determined by the guides 9 and 9' on the support portion 7b. The thickness may be sufficient as long as the container 30 can be locked onto the heater 1 when introduced. and In the illustrated embodiment, two locations for accommodating volatile substances 33 are formed, and two types of drugs are accommodated. However, by creating more storage spaces, it is possible to store multiple volatile substances. can be retained.

[0021] A film 36 that transmits only gas is fixed to the extending portion 31. to In the tray 40, the side surface portion 34 is perpendicular to the extension portion 31, and the bottom surface portion 35 is perpendicular to the extension portion 31. It is set parallel to the extension part 31, and the bottom part 35, the side part 34 and the filter The volatile substance 33 is retained by the system 36. Further, the side portion 34 is configured to attach the container to the guide 9. 30 is locked, the bottom part 35 of the container 30 comes into contact with the support part 7a, and the guide 9 When it is locked at ', the height is such that it does not come into contact with the support part 7a. and phil The shape of the tray 40 is sufficient as long as it can hold the volatile substance 33 in the tray 40. In this example, it has the same shape as the volatile substance 33.

[0022] In use, the container 30 is supported through the opening 16 of the heater 1 by the container extension 31. It is guided by the guide 9 or 9' in the holding part 7b and introduced into the support part 7, and into the heater 1. It is locked. After that, insert the plug 2 into the socket and energize the heat generating part 3 to generate heat. . Then, the container 30 is heated, and the volatile components in the volatile substance 33 inside the container 30 are removed through the opening. 32 and diffuses into the atmosphere through the window 4 of the heater 1. Ru. In addition, the state in which the container 30 is introduced into the support section 7 is controlled by the guides 9, 9' guided by the extension section. Therefore, two states shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 are taken.

[0023] As shown in FIG. 2, the container 30 is guided by the guide 9, introduced into the support part 7, When locked, as is clear from the figure, the bottom part 35 of the container 30 and the support body 7a is in contact and the container 30 is directly heated. On the other hand, as shown in Figure 3, the guide 9' and when introduced and locked in the support 7, the bottom part 35 of the container 30 A space is created between the support member 7a and the container 30, and the container 30 is indirectly heated.

[0024]

[Experiment example]

The temperature of the volatile substance 33 and the amount of volatilization of the volatile substance in the usage state of Example 1 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 were measured. The tray 40 was molded using PP/EVOH/PP, and the area of the bottom portion 35 was 8 cm ² . The film 36 was made of polyethylene and had a thickness of 100 microns. The surface temperature of the heat generating portion 3 of the heater 1 was approximately 70°C.

[0025] When the container 30 is inserted into the guide 9 of the heater 1 shown in FIG. Approximately 1 hour after heating, the temperature inside the volatile substance 33 was measured with a surface thermometer, and the result was approximately 7. It was 0°C. It was heated for about 10 more days, and the amount of volatile substances evaporated during that time was measured in the container 3. When measured as a zero weight loss, it was 2.5g. On the other hand, as shown in Figure 3, When the container 30 is inserted into the guide 9' of the heater 1, that is, the width is 2 mm from the support 7a. After about 1 hour of indirect heating with a space of It was. The weight loss of the container 30 after further heating for about 10 days was 1.7 g.

[0026] Example 2 Next, FIGS. 8 to 14 show a second embodiment. Figure 8 is a front view of the heater, Figure 9 10 is a plan view showing the heating evaporator in use, and FIG. 10 shows another usage state of the heating evaporator. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along line C-C' in FIG. 8, FIG. 12 is a front view of the container, and FIG. is a bottom view of the container, and FIG. 14 is a longitudinal sectional view of the container.

[0027] The guide 9 on the side wall 6 of the heater 1 and the extension on the container 30 in this embodiment 2 The protruding parts 31 have a shape that allows them to be locked together. The height of the side wall 6 is the height of the container 30. and its length is determined by the position of the guide 9 and the extension 31, respectively. Further, the length of the guide 9 is determined by the extension portion 31, and its position is determined by the side surface of the container 30. 34. The slope of the side view 34, 34' of the container 30 is The bottom part 35 is in contact with the heat generating part 3, and the bottom part 35 is in contact with the heat generating part 3 in the other state of use. It is sufficient if the bottom surface portion 35 can be formed so as not to come into contact with each other.

[0028] In use, the container 30 is placed such that its bottom portion 35 is in contact with the support portion 7a or the heat generating portion 3. The extending portion 31 is inserted into the guide 9 of the side wall 6 and held in the heater 1 so as to be held in the heater 1. the The rear plug 2 is inserted into the socket and the heat generating part 3 is energized to generate heat. and container 30 is heated, and the volatile components in the volatile substance 33 of the container 30 are removed by the filter in the opening 32. It passes through the membrane 36 and diffuses into the atmosphere. The introduction state of the support part 7 of the container 30 is Depending on the insertion direction of the container 30, two states shown in FIG. 9 or FIG. 10 are taken.

[0029] In this case, depending on the position of the bottom surface 35 of the container 30 on the support section 7a, the heating section 3 The heating state of the container 30 can be easily changed to direct heating or indirect heating. Ru. That is, in the direction shown in FIG. In this case, the container 30 is indirectly heated. On the other hand, in the direction shown in FIG. In other words, when the container 30 is introduced into the support part 7 in a direction in which the bottom part 35 is in contact with the heat generating part 3 , the container 30 is directly heated. In either case, the container 30 has support parts 7a, 7b, 7 It is supported from three directions (c) and stably held within the heater 1.

[0030] Example 3 15 to 18 show a third embodiment of this invention, FIG. 15 is a front view of the heater, FIG. 16 is a cross-section of FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view similar to FIG. 16 showing a usage state different from FIG. 16, and FIG. 18 is a sectional view taken along line DD' in FIG. 15.

[0031] In this embodiment, the back surface 7a and front surface portion 7c of the support portion 7 are not parallel to each other. or The side surface 7b has a movable projection 12, 12' forming a guide 9, which is connected to the opening groove 1. 3 to the handle 10. Furthermore, the heat generating part 3 in the heater 1 is supported part 7a and biased toward the support part 7b having movable protrusions 12, 12'. formed in position. Furthermore, the container 30 has a single storage location for the volatile substance 33. It is the same as that of Example 1 except that.

[0032] In use, the container 30 is formed by the movable projections 12, 12' of the heater 1. After being guided through the opening 16 by the guide 9 and introduced into the support 7, the plug 2 is inserted. It is inserted into an outlet, and the heat generating section 3 is energized to generate heat. Then heat the container 30 , the volatile substance 33 in the container 30 is heated, passed through the film 36, and the volatile substance 33 is heated. Diffusion of substances into the atmosphere.

[0033] Also, by moving the handle 21 on the support part 7b of the heater 1, The type protrusions 12, 12' are moved in a direction perpendicular to the support part 7a, and the bottom of the container 30 is The position of the surface portion 18 can be changed. This allows the movable protrusions 12, 12' to be connected to the opening groove 13. The height of the guide 9 can be adjusted by moving a handle 10 on the outside of the heater 1. In other words, when the handle 10 is located in the opening groove 13 at a position that is twice as close to the support portion 7a, the capacity is The bottom part 35 of the vessel 30 comes into contact with the heat generating part 3 and is directly heated. Then move the handle 10 up. By moving the container 30 in the direction of the support part 7c from the position shown in FIG. It is heated indirectly away from 7a. Moving the handle 10 in the direction of the support part 7c By doing so, the amount of heating to the container 30 can be reduced, and the amount of volatilization of volatile substances can be reduced. this place The position of the handle 10, that is, the position of the movable projections 12, 12', relative to the support part 7a. It can be adjusted steplessly. As a result, the amount of volatile substances evaporated can be reduced to an indirect heating state. It can be adjusted in a stepless manner, making it possible to make delicate adjustments when a small amount of volatile substances are evaporated. It is.

[0034] Example 4 Embodiment 4 is shown in FIGS. 19 to 23. Figure 19 is a front view of the heating evaporator, Figure 20 is a sectional view taken along the line E-E' in FIG. 19, FIG. 21 is a similar sectional view showing another state of use, and FIG. 23 is a front view of the heater, and FIG. 23 is a sectional view taken along line FF' in FIG. 22.

[0035] In this fourth embodiment, the heater 1 has a screw 14, and the heat generating part 3 has a support part 7a. The heat generating part 3 and the screw 14 are formed separately from each other, and are screwed together so that they can move relative to each other. support The holding part 7 is the same as that in Example 1 except that it has a size that can hold the container 30. be. Further, the container 30 is the same as that of the third embodiment. In the figure, 15 indicates a threaded rod. are doing.

[0036] In use, the container 30 is introduced into the support 7 through the opening 16 and the container 30 is introduced into the support 7a. , 7b, 7c. Also, the heat generating part 3 is set by the screw 14. The position of the heat generating part 3 is moved parallel to the support part 7a by the screw 14. . That is, as shown in FIG. 20, when the heat generating part 3 is on the same plane as the support part 7a, the capacity The bottom part 35 of the container 30 comes into contact with the heat generating part 3, and the container 30 is directly heated. And then When the heat generating part 3 is pulled back from the support part 7a by rotating the screw 14, as shown in FIG. 1, the heat generating part 3 is separated from the bottom part 35 of the container 30, and the container 30 is heated.

[0037] In this embodiment, since the container 30 itself is fixedly supported by the support part 7, volatile substances are held in the container, which is supported from three sides and placed stably within the heater. It is advantageous because it is maintained.

[0038]

[Effect of the idea]

The heating evaporator of this invention has the above-mentioned configuration, and has the bottom part 35 of the container 30. The distance between the It can be changed to heating and indirect heating, and the amount of heat to volatile substances 33 can be adjusted, so the temperature The degree of volatilization of volatile substances can be adjusted according to changes in the environment and the location of use. At the same time, it has the excellent effect of being able to be used for various purposes depending on the type of volatile substance. It is something to play.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing one embodiment of the heating evaporator of this invention in use.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing how the heating evaporator is used.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing how the heating evaporator is used.

FIG. 4 is a side sectional view of the heater.

FIG. 5 is a partially cutaway front view of the heater.

FIG. 6 is a front view of the container.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA' in FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a front view of a heater according to another embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a plan view showing the state of use.

FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the state of use.

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC' of the heater in FIG. 8;

FIG. 12 is a front view of the container.

FIG. 13 is a bottom view of the container.

FIG. 14 is a side sectional view of the container.

FIG. 15 is a front view of a heater according to yet another embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a plan view showing the state of use.

FIG. 17 is a plan view showing the state of use.

FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view taken along line DD' of the heater in FIG. 15;

FIG. 19 is a front view of a heating evaporator according to another embodiment.

20 is a diagram illustrating a state of use taken along the line EE' in FIG. 19;

21 is a diagram illustrating a state of use taken along the line EE' in FIG. 19;

FIG. 22 is a front view of the heater.

FIG. 23 is a sectional view taken along line FF' in FIG. 22;

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Heater 2 plug 3 Heat generating part 4 Window section 7 Support part 8,8' protrusion 9,9' guide 10 Handle 12 Movable protrusion 13 Opening groove 14 Screw 15 Threaded rod 16 Opening 18 Bottom 30 Container 31 Extension part 32 Opening 33 Volatile substances 34 Side part 35 Bottom part 36 Film

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Claim 1: An opening 32 is provided on one side, an extension 31 is provided around the opening, and the opening 32 is closed with a film 36 that transmits only gas, and a volatile substance is contained inside the opening 32. 33, a heater 1 having a support part 7 that supports the container 10, and a heat generating part 3 that heats the container 10. , directly contacting the heat generating part 3,
A heating evaporator characterized in that it has a configuration that allows it to be pulled out and removed.