JPH0632145A - Aroma emission and deodorization controller - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To materialize a comfortable aromatic space corresponding to taste inexpensively, compactly, and with simple operation by supplying the aroma of only the selected aromatic chamber out of chambers storing different aromatics intermittently together with the air after deodorization. CONSTITUTION:A deodorizing chamber 1 is made by filling up the chamber 20 of a cover 2 with activated carbon 21, and providing an opening for performing the intake and discharge of air and forming a filter 22 at the side. Moreover, cylindrical chambers 31 filled with different aromatics are formed in the rotatable disc member 30 inside the body 5, and the aroma of the aromatic 32 of the cylindrical chamber 31 at the position near the center of the center of the body 5 is supplied by the blasting of a fan 4. When the lock 24 of the cover 2 is released, the specified aroma is emitted by the fan 4 by driving a motor, and when the cover 2 is closed, the motor stops, and a deodorizing chamber works by the flow of the air inside a cabin. Accordingly, pure perfume can be supplied, and it becomes inexpensive and compact, and it can be operated simply.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an aroma and deodorization control device used in a vehicle interior or other spaces.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2-225125, there has been one that controls the opening and closing of a chamber containing a plurality of fragrances when a bad odor is detected by a gas sensor.

Further, there has been put into practical use a device for cleaning and deodorizing air containing an offensive odor by disposing an air purifier in the rear portion of a rear seat in the passenger compartment.

[0004]

In the conventional device, when the gas sensor senses a bad odor, the bad odor is masked only by the fragrance of the fragrance, and the odor is not fundamentally deodorized. There was a problem that some masks may react with a bad odor and have no masking effect.

Further, the air purifiers in practical use only purify and deodorize the air, do not actively control the supply of the scent, and add a scenting device to obtain the fragrance. There were problems in terms of cost, space and operation.

Therefore, the inventors of the present invention believe that a comfortable scent space can be realized by previously deodorizing the air in the vehicle interior or other spaces with one device and then adding a desirable fragrance to it. As a result of further research and development, the present invention has achieved the purpose of realizing a comfortable scent space according to taste, being inexpensive, compact, and easy to operate. .

[0007]

The aroma deodorizing control apparatus of the present invention (the first invention according to claim 1) is different from a deodorizing chamber in which a deodorizing agent is housed and constantly deodorizes, and a different aroma generating agent. And a supply device for intermittently supplying a selected fragrance in the fragrance chamber when necessary, in which only the chamber containing the selected fragrance agent is operable. It consists of and.

The odorizing and deodorizing control device of the present invention (the second invention according to claim 2) has a deodorizing chamber for accommodating a deodorizing agent and performing deodorization, and a chamber for accommodating a different odorant, A fragrance room where only the room containing the selected fragrance can be operated,
Supply with a flow switching mechanism that constantly supplies a flow to the deodorizing chamber to perform deodorization, and when a fragrance is required, supplies the selected fragrance by supplying a flow intermittently to the aroma chamber. It is composed of a device.

[0009]

The aroma and deodorization control device of the first aspect of the present invention, which has the above-mentioned structure, is a fragrance of a preferable aroma agent selected by the user who is accommodated in the aroma chamber in the air deodorized by the deodorant accommodated in the aroma chamber. Is intermittently added when necessary and supplied to a predetermined space.

In the aroma and deodorization control device of the second aspect of the present invention having the above-mentioned structure, the switching mechanism of the supply device constantly supplies a flow to the deodorization chamber containing the deodorant, so that a sufficient malodor, dirty odor, etc. can be obtained in advance. The fragrance of a preferable scenting agent selected by the user housed in the scenting chamber is intermittently added to the deodorized air when necessary, and is supplied to a predetermined space.

[0011]

EFFECT OF THE INVENTION In the perfume deodorizing control device of the first aspect of the present invention, the perfume is intermittently supplied to the deodorized air, so that a pure scent is supplied to a predetermined space. Since the deodorizer and the aroma generator are organically integrated, it is inexpensive, compact and easy to operate.

In the aroma deodorizing control device of the second aspect of the present invention, which has the above-described action, the supply device having the switching mechanism constantly deodorizes the air, so that the aroma is intermittently supplied to the sufficiently deodorized air. Therefore, in addition to the same effect as the first invention, there is an effect that a purer aroma can be supplied to the predetermined space as compared with the first invention.

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, embodiments of the first and second inventions will be described with reference to the drawings.

(First Embodiment) The perfume and deodorization control apparatus of the first embodiment is an embodiment of the first invention, and, for example, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, there is an air flow in the passenger compartment. A main body 5 that is disposed at an appropriate location and that includes a lid 2 having a deodorizing chamber 1 for storing a deodorant, a flavoring chamber 3 for storing a plurality of flavoring agents, and a fan 4 as a supply device. It consists of and.

The deodorizing chamber 1 is composed of a quadrangular pyramid-shaped chamber 20 formed in the lid 2 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
Activated carbon 21 is filled, and a filter 22 is formed on four side surfaces of the lid 2 (only one is representatively shown in FIG. 1) with a slit-shaped opening for taking in and discharging air, and then to the deodorizing chamber 1. It has a structure that allows the entry and exit of air. A hinge 23 is provided on one side surface of the lid body 2, and a lock 24 constituted by a magnet that also serves as a switch of a motor of the fan 4 described later is provided on the opposite side surface.

In the aroma chamber 3, an annular passage 31P is formed around the disc member 30 rotatably arranged at a position near one corner in the main body 5, and the passage 3P is formed.
Three cylindrical chambers 31 communicating with 1P on the outer circumference are formed, filled with different fragrances, and the disk member 30 is rotated by the user's setting to rotate the disc member 30 inside the cylindrical chamber 31. The fragrance of the fragrance 32 filled in is supplied when the flow in the annular passage 31P comes into contact with the fragrance 32 by the air blown by the fan 4 disposed therebelow. That is, since the other two cylindrical chambers 31 are covered and closed by the triangular plate member 33, the aroma of the two cylindrical chambers 31 does not flow out.

The fan 4 is disposed substantially coaxially with the cylindrical chamber 31 and the passage 31P at a position near the center of the main body 5 of the disk member 30, the lock 24 of the lid 2 is released, and the fan 4 is in the open state shown in FIG. Then, a switch connected to a power source (not shown) is turned on and driven by a motor (not shown) driven by a pulse signal as shown in FIG. 4, sucking air from the outer periphery and in the axial direction, that is, the cylindrical chamber 31. And passage 31
Air is supplied in the direction of P, and the aroma of the fragrance agent in the cylindrical chamber 31 is supplied upward from the outer circumference of the cylindrical chamber 31 in the passage 31P in FIG.

In the aroma and deodorization control system of the first embodiment having the above construction, the lid 2 is normally closed as shown in FIG. 2, and the filter 22 is driven by the flow of air in the passenger compartment.
The air that has entered the deodorizing chamber 1 via the is deodorized by the activated carbon 21 and is released to the outside.

In order to allow the user to enjoy the fragrance, when the lid 2 is opened as shown in FIG. 1, the motor is driven by the intermittent pulse signal, so that the fan 4 moves the deodorized air in the axial direction. The air is blown to supply the scent of the aroma chamber 31 selected by the user together with the air flowing in the passage 31P, and after a certain time has elapsed, the air supply is interrupted for a while, or the air is supplied for a certain time and then stopped. .

Since the aroma deodorizing control device of the first embodiment having the above-mentioned operation deodorizes the air in the vehicle compartment by the activated carbon 21 contained in the deodorization chamber 1 of the lid 2, the vehicle can be replaced every six months by changing the activated carbon. It has the effect of maintaining a comfortable space with no unpleasant odor.

Further, in the device of the first embodiment, the scent selected by the user is blown into the deodorized air to supply the scent, so that a pure scent space is realized, and the supply of the scent is intermittent, so that the sensation becomes familiar. The effect is that the fresh feeling lasts for a long time without the fatigue of the odor.

Further, in the apparatus of the first embodiment, the deodorizing chamber 1 and the scenting chamber 3 are integrated, the structure is simple and compact, and it can be put in the console box. Since it is possible to control the aroma generation, it has the effect of being easy to operate, and can be used in other homes, factories, etc. without being limited to the vehicle interior.

(Second Embodiment) The aroma and deodorization control apparatus of the second embodiment is an embodiment of the second invention, and as shown in FIG.
The passage 6 is divided into two upper and lower passages 61 and 62, an upper passage 61 is provided with a deodorizing chamber 7 filled with activated carbon and other deodorants, and a lower passage 62 is filled with an aromatic agent selected by a user. And the first and second rotary dampers 91 and 9 are provided upstream and downstream of the deodorizing chamber 7 and the aroma chamber 8.
2 is provided, and an axial fan 94 as a blower that is rotationally driven by a motor 93 controlled by a controller 95 is provided at the most downstream restricted discharge portion to form a flow in the passage 6. Consisting of a composition.

In the apparatus of the second embodiment having the above-mentioned structure, the axial fan 94 is rotationally driven by the motor 93 controlled by the controller 95 at a certain rotation speed during steady deodorization. Moreover, the rotary dampers 91 and 92
Is controlled to the state shown by the chain double-dashed line in FIG. 5 so that the fragrance chamber 8 is closed, so that flow occurs only in the deodorizing chamber 7, and the odor, dirty odor, and other odors contained in the air by the deodorant are generated. Is deodorized and discharged from the discharge portion into the vehicle cabin and other spaces.

In the apparatus of the second embodiment, when the deodorization is switched to the fragrance (fragrance operation ON state), the rotary dampers 91 and 92 are deodorized by the control signal from the controller 95 as shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. The chamber 7 is closed to stop the deodorizing action, and the fragrance of the fragrance chamber 8 is added to the flow formed around the fragrance chamber 8 and is discharged from the discharge portion by the axial fan 94 into the vehicle interior or other spaces. . At this time, the degree of the deodorizing action at the time of fragrance is controlled by changing the opening degree of the rotary dampers 91 and 92 to the angle shown by the broken line in FIG. 5 or the neutral position shown by the solid line by adjusting according to the taste of the user. can do.

The device of the second embodiment having the above-mentioned action has the same effect as that of the device of the first embodiment described above, and since it actively forms a flow in the deodorizing chamber containing the deodorant, it has an effective deodorizing effect. In addition to being realized, it has an effect that the deodorizing action at the time of aroma can be adjusted according to preference.

In the second embodiment, instead of intermittently driving the motor 93, the motor 93 is always driven at a constant speed,
It is also possible to control the opening degree of the rotary damper so that the density pattern shown in FIG. 4 is obtained, and fragrance and deodorization are switched, so that a change in scent with good damping close to the characteristics of FIG. 4 can be enjoyed. In addition to the effect that the rotation speed is constant, there is no noise due to the rotation fluctuation.

The above-mentioned embodiments are given as examples for the purpose of explanation, and the present invention is not limited to them. The technique of the present invention that can be recognized by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims. Modifications and additions are possible as long as they do not go against the idea.

In each of the above-mentioned embodiments, an example in which the deodorizing chamber and the scenting chamber are arranged side by side has been described. However, the deodorizing chamber is disposed upstream and the scenting chamber is disposed downstream to form a series relationship. It is also possible to add aroma to the deodorized air and supply it.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, the example of arranging in the vehicle compartment has been described, but it may be arranged in the ventilation in the dashboard or in the air duct of the air-conditioning system, and also in the room in the home and the factory or the like. It can also be used by placing it in space.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a scented state of a device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a deodorizing state (aroma generation stopped state) of the apparatus of the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a main body of the first embodiment device.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing changes in the concentration of scents and odors in the vehicle compartment during operation of the first embodiment device.

FIG. 5 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a second embodiment device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1, 7 Deodorization chamber 2 Lid 3, 8 Perfume chamber 4 Fan 5 Main body 6 Passage 7 Deodorization chamber 8 Perfume chamber 20 Room 21 Activated carbon 22 Filter 23 Hinge 24 Lock 30 Disc member 31 Cylindrical chamber 31P Annular passage 32 Fragrance Agent 33 Plate member 61 Upper passage 62 Lower passage 91 First rotary damper 92 Second rotary damper 93 Motor 94 Axial fan 95 Controller

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A deodorizing chamber for accommodating a deodorant to constantly deodorize, and a chamber accommodating a different flavoring agent, and only the chamber containing the selected flavoring agent is operable. And a supply device for intermittently supplying the selected fragrance in the fragrance chamber when necessary. 2. A scenting system comprising a deodorizing chamber containing a deodorant for deodorizing and a chamber containing a different fragrance, and only the chamber containing a selected fragrance can be operated. A chamber and a deodorizing chamber by constantly supplying a flow to deodorize, and when aroma is required, a flow switching mechanism that intermittently supplies a flow to the aroma chamber to supply a selected aroma. A perfume and deodorization control device comprising a supply device provided.