JPH0560074A - Fragrant goods for pet - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To freely adjust extent of fragrance and improve economic performance by providing a discharge device at least composed of decoration, a fragrant liquid tank, a pump unit made up of piezoelectric elements and an integrated circuit on goods for pets such as a collar, a toilet, and a nest. CONSTITUTION:A fragrant goods for pets having decoration is provided with a minute amount discharge device composed of a fragrant liquid tank part 101, a pump part which has a ceramic or organic piezoelectric element (pump unit) 102, and an integrated circuit 105 integral with a power supply for driving the pump part 102. The fragrant liquid tank part 101 is connected to the pump part 102, while a goods for pets 103 is connected to a discharge side. Perfume in the tank part 101 is supplied to the goods for pets 103 by driving the pump part 102, and then pleasant fragrance is emitted from the goods for pets 103. Since the pump part 102 is composed of piezoelectric elements, the minute discharge device is reduced in its size, weight, thickness, and thereby in its occupation volume in the goods for pets 103.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to aromatic pet products.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, the number of households that keep pets indoors has increased with the diversification of hobbies. Therefore, the peculiar odor emitted by pets is kept indoors, which causes discomfort not only for the customer but also for the family. Therefore, a pet product that emits an aroma that relieves discomfort is desired.

In addition to this, it is possible to use a micro-pump. Conventionally, as a micropump device, as shown in FIG. 4, an electromagnetic actuator 401 is used as a driving force, and a transmission device 402 in which large and small gears are combined is coupled to the electromagnetic actuator 401,
As a result, the one in which the injection cylinder is directly pushed by the arm 404 is disclosed in JP-A-54-12191 and JP-A-61-22599.
Has been recommended to.

[0004]

However, the conventional methods of impregnating a fragrance have drawbacks in that the amount of aroma cannot be adjusted and the amount of impregnation cannot be used for a long time.
Further, if pumps are used, these drawbacks can be remedied, but since these pumps use electromagnetic actuators, they are weak against electromagnetic noise and consume large current. Further, since the gear is used, the discharge amount varies largely due to backlash, and the structure becomes complicated. In addition, the whole shape becomes large because the syringe is used,
There is a problem for pet supplies.

An object of the present invention is to provide an aromatic pet product which can be used for a long period of time and whose aroma amount can be adjusted.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A fragrant pet product according to the present invention has at least a decorative portion, an aromatic liquid tank portion, a pump unit having a ceramic or organic piezoelectric element, and a pump unit for operating the pump unit. Integrated circuits,
It is characterized in that it is composed of a micro discharge device composed of a power source for moving the integrated circuit, and the aromatic liquid tank part, the pump part and the pet product are connected by a hollow part.

The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to examples.

[0008]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, 101 is an aromatic liquid tank part, 102 is a pump unit part, 103 is a pet product, 104 is a hollow part, 105 is an integrated circuit part and a power supply part.

FIG. 2 shows the aromatic liquid tank portion, the pump unit portion, the hollow component, the integrated circuit portion, which are the components of the present invention.
It is an example of a component that integrates a power supply unit.

In FIG. 2, 201 is a pump unit, 20
2 is an integrated circuit for operating the pump unit, 20
3 is an integrated circuit, a circuit block including electric elements such as a boost coil and a condenser, a substrate, etc., 204 is a battery as a power source, 205 is an external operation switch, 206 is an aromatic liquid tank, 207 is a case, and 208 is a display body. , 209 are hollow parts, and 210 is a pet product.

FIG. 3 is a detailed view of the pump unit section.

In FIG. 3, 301 is a piezoelectric element, 302 is a diaphragm, 303 is a valve, 304 is an inlet, and 305 is an outlet. By expanding or contracting or bending the piezoelectric element by a known method, the diaphragm is vibrated and the liquid is transferred from the suction port to the discharge port.

By connecting the aromatic liquid tank part to the suction port side of this pump unit and the pet product to the discharge side, and driving the pump, the perfume in the tank part can be moved to the pet product side.

Although there are various ways of connecting the pet product and the pump part, a method of separating from the pump through a long hollow part,
Various methods such as a method of directly attaching the pump part to the back side so as not to be seen from the other party using a small number of hollow parts and a method of using a hollow part integrated with other parts can be considered. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and a monomorph piezoelectric element, a bimorph piezoelectric element, or the like can be used.

Various pet products such as a collar, a toilet, and a birdhouse can be considered.

[0017]

As described above, since a pump using a piezoelectric element is used as a micro discharge device, the number of constituent parts can be reduced as compared with a discharge device using an electromagnetic actuator. In addition, miniaturization is possible, especially when pump parts etc. are created by the lithography technology of Si wafer,
Since it is lightweight and thin, it is easy to carry and is suitable as a pet product.

Since the piezoelectric element is an actuator driven by voltage, the consumption current is about μA, so that the consumption current can be reduced, and an aromatic pet article having a long life even in a power source such as a lithium battery can be obtained.

Further, when an electromagnetic actuator is used, there is a drawback that expensive perfume or the like cannot be used because the discharge amount cannot be minutely adjusted. However, since it is possible to control on the order of nanoliters and the discharge cycle can be controlled, expensive perfume or the like can also be used. Like In addition, various aromas can be emitted by changing the aromatic liquid tank.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a discharge device.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a pump unit.

FIG. 4 is a view showing a conventional discharge device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 101 Aromatic Liquid Tank 102 Pump 103 Pet Supplies 104 Hollow Section 105 Integrated Circuit 201 Pump 202 Operating Integrated Circuit 203 Power Supply Circuit 204 Battery 205 External Operation Switch 206 Aromatic Liquid Tank 207 Case 208 Display Body 209 Hollow Parts 210 Pet Supplies 301 Piezoelectric element 302 Diaphragm 303 Valve 304 Inlet port 305 Outlet port 401 Electromagnetic actuator 402 Transmission device 403 Injection barrel 404 Arm

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A pump unit having at least a decorative portion, an aromatic liquid tank portion, a ceramic-based or organic-based piezoelectric element, an integrated circuit for operating the pump unit, and a power supply for operating the integrated circuit. An aromatic pet product characterized by comprising a micro-dispensing device configured.