JPH0438337A - Deodorizing method and deodorizer - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To display a deodorizing function by adsorption efficiently by atomizing a liquefied deodorant having a gelled inorganic matter by an ultrasonic atomizer, discharging the deodorant into air and adsorbing an odor to the gelled inorganic matter. CONSTITUTION:An ultrasonic type atomizer 4 is installed to the back section of a stool body 1 while the front ends of fog introducing pipes 5, 5 annexed to the atomizer 4 are mounted so as to be opened to both sides on the inside of the stool body 1. A liquid deodorant L is injected to a liquid tank 6, and an ultrasonic vibrator 7 and an air supply blower 10 are supplied with electricity. The liquid deodorant L in the liquid tank 6 is atomized, and the atomized deodorant is discharged into the stool body 1 from the opening sections of the pipes through the fog introducing pipes 5, 5. An odor in a stool 3 is brought into contact with the fog drips of the deodorant and deodorized. A non-aromatic liquid deodorant containing a gelled inorganic matter adsorbing water is adopted as the liquid deodorant L at that time.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Field of Application] The present invention relates to a deodorizing method and a deodorizing device in which a deodorant is supplied while being atomized.

[Conventional technology]

Conventional techniques for eliminating bad odors include deodorization using activated carbon, deodorization by sublimation of solid fragrances, and deodorization of liquid fragrances by pressurized gas glue.

Regarding deodorization of toilets, for example, a pressure-sensitive spray device installed on the toilet seat detects when a person is seated on the toilet and sprays an air freshener into the room using a pressurized gas spray device. Related to this, there is a device in which a case containing a solid fragrance can be moved in and out.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

In deodorizing using activated carbon in the conventional technology described above, it is important to actively bring the activated carbon into contact with the odor when it is necessary to deodorize indoors or quickly within a short period of time. It requires large equipment such as forced ventilation for filters, and deodorizing with air fresheners is only effective at deodorizing because it replaces or masks the odor with the air freshener. However, it is difficult to choose because there are individual differences in likes and dislikes for aromatic deodorants themselves.

Therefore, the purpose of the present invention is to improve the efficiency of the deodorizing function by adsorption.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a deodorizing method and a deodorizing device that have the same effect, and another object of the present invention is to provide a deodorizing device that uses mist droplets that have an adsorption effect.

[Means to solve the problem]

A liquid deodorizer containing an inorganic substance that absorbs water and turns into a gel is used and is sprayed using an ultrasonic atomizer. It is preferable to emit the water to
Power is supplied in connection with sitting on the toilet seat, or power is supplied by a manual switch.

[For production]

A liquid deodorant containing a gelled inorganic substance is atomized into fine particles by an ultrasonic atomizer and released into the air, and the gelled inorganic substance in this atomized deodorant absorbs and deodorizes the odor. When supplied into the toilet bowl, the odor is effectively deodorized before it diffuses, and when the atomized deodorizer is supplied by controlling the power supply to the atomizer using a controller or switch, deodorization is performed appropriately when necessary.

〔Example〕

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

In the embodiments shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the present invention is applied to a Western-style toilet bowl. An ultrasonic atomizer 4 is provided, and mist guide tubes 5, 5 attached to the atomizer 4 are passed between the toilet body 1 and the toilet seat 2 so that the tips of the tubes open on both sides of the toilet body l. For example, as shown in FIG.
An ultrasonic vibrator 7 such as a piezoelectric ceramic vibrator is fixed at the bottom of the liquid tank 6, and an air supply port 8 and an air outlet 9 are opened above the liquid level at the top of the liquid tank 6. The air supply pipe 11 from the air supply fan 10 is connected to 8, and the mist guide pipe 5.5 is connected to the air outlet 9, whereby liquid deodorizer is injected into the liquid tank 6. In addition, by supplying power to the ultrasonic vibrator 7 and the air supply fan 10, the liquid deodorant in the liquid tank 6 is atomized into tin particles, and the atomized deodorizer is passed through the atomizing pipe 5,
5, the deodorizer is discharged from the opening of the pipe to the inside of the toilet bowl main body 1, so that the odor in the toilet bowl 3 comes into contact with the deodorant mist droplets and is deodorized. 1
2 is a liquid supply tank.

Regarding the liquid deodorant mentioned above, a non-scented liquid deodorant containing an inorganic substance that adsorbs water and turns into a gel is selected, preferably having a composition as shown in the following table.

The inorganic substances in the table above are substances such as bentonite, anhydrous silicic acid, aluminum silicate, and activated alumina (boehmite) that absorb water, swell, and gel, and when atomized and released into the air. Odorous substances are taken into the porous house structure and adsorbed, deodorizing the air.The organic acid salts in the composition are naturally occurring substances such as sodium citrate and sodium tartrate. The carboxylic acid that acts as a mask and activates the mineral, and the ethanol acts as a dispersant for the mineral.

The composition of the above liquid deodorant is harmless even if the mist is inhaled by humans; for example, Sumels IJ Soba (trade name) manufactured by Sumitomo Tsusan Co., Ltd. is diluted 2 to 5 times with water. A solution is suitable.

In supplying power to the atomizer 4, a power supply controller 13
For example, a pressure-sensitive sensor 14 may be provided between the toilet main body 1 and the toilet seat 2 to detect when the toilet seat is seated, and the power may be supplied via the controller 13. In addition, it is desirable to continue supplying power for a suitable short period of time, for example, several tens of seconds, even after the user leaves the toilet seat 2 after use. After the pressure on the pressure sensor 14 is released, the timer 15 is activated to continue power supply for a preset short time.

Further, unlike the automatic power supply using the pressure sensor 14, a pushbutton switch may be provided and the pushbutton switch may be opened and closed manually as necessary. In this case, a timer may also be provided to switch the pushbutton switch. It is desirable that the power supply be activated when the power supply is shut off so that the power supply continues for a preset short time, and power supply using a manual switch is suitable for Japanese-style toilets.

In the embodiments shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the mist guide pipe 5 from the atomizer 4 is opened inside the back of the toilet main body 1.

In the above embodiment, the atomizer 4 is attached to the peripheral side of the toilet bowl 3, but the installation position is not limited to this, and any convenient position can be selected. The deodorant mist may be provided not only within the toilet bowl 3 but also around the toilet bowl 3, or the mist guide pipe 5 may be opened at an appropriate position within the toilet to supply deodorant mist to the entire room.

Although the above example is applied to deodorizing a toilet,
It goes without saying that the present invention can be applied to deodorizing various other malodors and foreign odors.

〔effect〕

As explained above, according to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

(a) Since the unscented liquid deodorizer is atomized using an ultrasonic type tinizer and supplied to the area to be deodorized, it is possible to atomize ultra-fine particles using a small atomizer with a simple configuration. In addition, it is possible to effectively atomize liquids containing gelled inorganic substances, and is suitable for deodorizing toilets, garbage storage areas, kitchens, sewage areas, and other places where bad or strange odors occur.

(b) By adopting a non-scented liquid deodorant that contains gelled inorganic substances, it is possible to physically adsorb and deodorize odors, thus eliminating odors by replacing them with fragrances. The deodorizing function and the deodorizing feeling are remarkable compared to the conventional technology that gives a sense of smell, and the fragrance can be used without any preference towards the fragrance itself.

(c) When atomized deodorizer is supplied into the toilet bowl to deodorize the toilet, the deodorizer is sprayed closest to the source of the odor, effectively deodorizing it before it spreads. I can do it.

(d) By providing a power supply controller or a manual switch so that the atomizer is operated in a timely manner only when necessary, the deodorizing function can be exerted economically and efficiently.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The drawings show an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 1 and 2 are a side view and a partially cutaway view showing a toilet bowl equipped with a deodorizing device in one embodiment, respectively, and FIG. 3 is a partially cutaway view. A vertical sectional side view of the atomizer, and FIGS. 4 and 5 are a side view and a partially cutaway view showing different embodiments, respectively. 3...Toilet bowl 4 -Atomizer 5...Mist guiding pipe 6- -Liquid tank 7...Ultrasonic vibrator 8- -Air supply port 9...Blowout port 10- -Air supply 7 An 11 ...Air supply pipe
13. ・Controller L...Deodorant

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A liquid deodorant is atomized using an ultrasonic atomizer using a piezoelectric vibrator, and the atomized deodorant is supplied to the area to be deodorized. In addition, the deodorizer is a non-scented liquid deodorant containing an inorganic substance that absorbs water and gels, and the odor is absorbed by the gelled inorganic substance in the atomized deodorant to deodorize. A deodorizing method characterized by: 2. An ultrasonic vibrator (7) is provided in the liquid tank (6), and
At the top of the liquid tank (6), an air supply port (8) and an air outlet (9) are opened above the liquid level, and the air supply port (8) is connected to an air supply pipe from an air supply fan (10). In addition to connecting (11),
The air outlet (9) is provided with an ultrasonic atomizer (4) connected to a mist guide pipe (5), and the tip of the mist guide pipe (5) is opened at a position corresponding to the object to be deodorized. Furthermore, a non-scented liquid deodorizer containing an inorganic substance that absorbs water and gels is placed in the liquid tank (6) so as to be atomized, and the deodorant mist is passed through the atomization pipe (5). What is claimed is: 1. A deodorizing device characterized in that the deodorizing device is configured to supply deodorizing to a portion to be deodorized. 3. The deodorizing device for a toilet according to claim 2, wherein the tip of the mist guide pipe (5) is opened into the toilet bowl (3). 4. The deodorizing device according to claim 2, further comprising a controller (13) or a switch for timely supplying power so that the atomizer (4) is operated when necessary.