JPH10137635A - Water discharge tool having aromatic - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make perfume diffuse as the need arises and to extend the life of an aromatic as long as possible by setting the aromatic near a water discharge opening and making the perfume diffuse by a water flow. SOLUTION: In a shower head 1, a water discharge cap 3 is screwed to the open end of a water discharge opening 2, from which water is showered. A diffusion chamber 5 containing an aromatic 4 is formed on the back side of the opening 2, and a bearing hole 2b which communicates with the chamber 5 is bored in the bottom part of the opening 2. A rotary blade 6 and a diffusion blade 7 are pivoted freely rotatably on the opening 2 side and in the chamber 5, respectively, and both blades 6, 7 are connected by an axis 8. When the blade 7 is rotated in the arrow direction by a water flow from the opening 2, air convection is formed in the chamber 5 so that the perfume of the aromatic 4 is diffused and mixed with outside air introduced from a vent hole 5b to be released from a vent hole 5c.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a water discharging device for a shower head or a hand washing faucet (hereinafter referred to as water discharged from a water discharging device, for example, a hot water from a water heater or a hot and cold water mixing tap). (Including mixed hot and cold water).

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, stationary air fresheners have been arranged in rooms, toilets, and entrances to eliminate unpleasant odors in various parts and to create a relaxed mood. In the bathroom, the fragrance may be diffused into the bath by mixing the fragrance into the bath water to enjoy the bath.

[0003]

However, the stationary type fragrance requires not only a place for disposing the fragrance but also a conspicuous one, and the fragrance is constantly diffused into a room which enters for a short time, for example, during bathing. Reduces the life of the fragrance. Furthermore, the above-mentioned fragrance was unsuitable for placement in a bathroom or the like where a large amount of water is expected. In addition, when an air freshener is mixed with hot water of a bathtub, it is necessary to add an air freshener to hot water that can be changed every day, which is troublesome and increases the cost. In addition, recently, there are many bathtubs provided with a device for circulating and purifying water in a bathtub, and in general, a fragrance cannot be used in a bathtub provided with such a device.

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and is a spouting water provided with a fragrance capable of diffusing the scent when necessary and extending the life of the fragrance as much as possible. It is intended to provide tools.

[0005]

According to the present invention, means for solving the above-mentioned problems are constituted as follows. That is, the water spout of the present invention is configured such that an fragrance is provided near the water spout and the scent is diffused by the water flow.
The spout has a diffusion chamber filled with fragrance in the vicinity of the spout, and a diffusion blade for circulating room air and a ventilation hole communicating with outside air in the diffusion chamber, and water is spouted from the spout. A rotating blade that is rotated by a water flow may be provided, and the diffusing blade may be linked.

[0006] Therefore, in the water discharging device of the present invention, the scent is diffused when the device is used, so that the user can enjoy a pleasant scent, and when the water discharging device is not used, the scent is diffused. Since the operation is stopped, the life of the fragrance can be extended.

Further, in the case where at least two or more air holes are provided and a filter that allows gas to pass through but does not allow liquid to pass through each air hole, the air permeability is improved and the fragrance is protected from water. It is possible to improve the scent diffusion function and the life of the fragrance.

In addition, when the diffusion chamber is provided with a lid for inserting and removing a fragrance, the fragrance can be easily and regularly replaced, and the type of fragrance can be changed according to preference.

When a shower head is used as the spouting tool having the above characteristics, a pleasant scent can be emitted when the shower is used, and the bathing time can be enjoyed more elegantly. Perfect to achieve, but
The present invention is not limited to this, and may be used for a water spout of a toilet or a water spout of a water tank of a toilet.

[0010]

1 and 2 show an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Is a shower head which is an example of a water discharging device. The shower head 1 is provided with a water supply channel 1a connected to a hot water mixer tap or a faucet (not shown). Reference numeral 2 denotes a water outlet formed on the downstream side of the shower head 1, which is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape with a bottom and introduces water supplied from the water supply channel 1a so as to swirl as shown by an arrow A. Opening 2a is formed. A water discharge cap 3 made of synthetic resin is screwed into an open end of the water discharge port 2 so that water introduced into the water discharge port 2 is sprayed as a shower.

A diffusion chamber 5 containing the fragrance 4 is formed on the back side of the water outlet 2, and a bearing hole 2 b communicating with the diffusion chamber 5 is opened at the center of the bottom of the water outlet 2. ing. A rotary blade 6 is pivotally supported on the water discharge port 2 side around the bearing hole 2b, and a diffusion blade 7 is rotatably supported in the diffusion chamber 5, and both blades 6, 7 are connected at a shaft core 8. .

The shaft core 8 has an outer diameter that engages with the bearing hole 2b, and has a flange 8a formed at one end thereof. On the other hand, a peripheral projection 5a is formed around the bearing hole 2b on the diffusion chamber 5 side.
a allows the annular U-ring 8b to be held. Therefore, the rotational force of the rotary blade 6 can be transmitted to the diffusion blade 7 without the water flowing into the water outlet 2 leaking into the diffusion chamber 5.

That is, the diffusion blade 7 can be rotated in the direction shown by the arrow B by the water flow discharged from the water discharge port. The shape of the diffusion blade 7 is such that a scent component 4a released from the fragrance 4 provided in a part of the diffusion chamber 5 is obtained by convection of air in the diffusion chamber 5 in the direction shown by the arrow B.
Is diffused in the diffusion chamber 5 and is entirely guided from top to bottom.

Outside air is provided above the diffusion chamber 5.
A ventilation hole 5b for flowing into the inside is formed, and a ventilation hole 5c for exhausting from the inside of the diffusion chamber 5 to the outside is formed below. Each of the ventilation holes 5b and 5c has a filter 9 embedded therein, which allows gas to pass therethrough but not liquid.
Therefore, when the diffusion blade 7 rotates, some outside air flows in from the ventilation hole 5b as shown by the arrow C, and is mixed with the scent component 4a. 5c. The diffusion blade 7
By changing the shape, the outside air may flow in from the ventilation hole 5c and be discharged from the ventilation hole 5b, or one slightly larger ventilation hole may be provided.

[0015] With the above-mentioned structure, by discharging water from the water discharge port, a pleasant scent is released from the vent hole 5c, and the discharge of water is stopped to stop the convection of air in the diffusion chamber 5. Thereby, the diffusion chamber 5 can be made into a so-called saturated state, and the life of the fragrance 4 can be extended.

The air diffusion in the diffusion chamber 5 by the rotary blades 6 and the diffusion blades 7 is shown as an example that can be implemented. Such a shape may be used. For example, the diffusion blade 7 may be driven using a flow meter such as a leaf wheel.

The fragrance 4 is in the form of a jelly, and the cover 10 is screwed into an opening 5 d formed in the diffusion chamber 5.
Is held within. Therefore, the fragrance 4 can be replaced very easily by removing the lid member 10. That is, it is possible to easily replace the deteriorated fragrance 4 with a new one, or replace it with another fragrance 4 having a different scent to refresh the mood. It is needless to say that the kind of the fragrance 4 is not limited to jelly, but may be solid such as beads.

Next, the operation of the filter 9 embedded in each of the ventilation holes 5b and 5c in the above example will be described with reference to FIG. The filter 9 shown in FIG. 3 is made of, for example, a porous material using a fluororesin, has a plurality of holes 9a formed therein, and has a surface 9b having hydrophobicity.

As shown on the left side of the figure, when water drops 11 drop on the filter 9, the water 11
b, it is divided by the surface tension and is gathered together, and the water 11 does not exist at the position of the majority of the holes 9a. Therefore, as shown by an arrow e, only air can pass through the filter 9 through the hole 9a, and can not pass through the water 11.

Therefore, by burying the filter 9 in each of the ventilation holes 5b and 5c, it is possible to prevent water from entering the diffusion chamber 5. That is, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the fragrance 4 inserted into the diffusion chamber 5 and the occurrence of sanitary problems. The filter 9 is merely an example, and any filter may be used in the present invention as long as it is a filter configured to pass only air. For example, a Teflon PTFE filter, a Durapore membrane A filter, an HT Tuffryn membrane disc filter (all trade names) and the like can be used.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the shower head 1 of a hot and cold water mixing tap has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. It is needless to say that the present invention may be applied to a water spout provided on the above.

[0022]

As described above, the water spout according to the present invention uses a water spout because it is provided with an fragrance near the water spout to diffuse the scent by the water flow. Sometimes the scent is diffused, so that the user can enjoy a pleasant scent, and when the spouting device is not used, the scent diffusion is stopped. it can.

When at least two or more of the vents are provided and a filter is buried in each of the vents to allow a gas to pass therethrough but not a liquid, the air permeability can be improved and the fragrance can be protected from water. In addition, it is possible to improve the scent diffusion function and the life of the fragrance. In addition, when the diffusion chamber is provided with a lid for inserting and removing a fragrance, the fragrance can be easily replaced and the type of fragrance can be changed. The water spouting tool that exhibits the above features and effects best is a shower head in a bathroom.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view showing an example of a water spout according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the water discharging device.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation of a filter used in the water discharging device.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Water spouting tool, 2 ... Water spout, 4 ... Air freshener, 5 ... Diffusion chamber, 5
b, 5c: vent hole, 6: rotating blade, 7: diffusion blade, 9:
Filter, 10 ... lid.

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A spout provided with an aromatic, wherein an aromatic is provided in the vicinity of the spout so that the scent is diffused by a water flow. 2. A diffusion chamber containing a fragrance is provided in the vicinity of a water discharge port, and a diffusion blade for circulating indoor air and a ventilation hole communicating with outside air are provided in the diffusion chamber, and water is discharged from the water discharge port. Provide rotating blades that rotate by the flowing water flow,
A spout comprising a fragrance, wherein the diffusion blades are interlocked. 3. The spout provided with the fragrance according to claim 2, wherein at least two or more of the vents are provided, and a filter through which a gas is passed and a liquid is not passed is embedded in each of the vents. 4. The spout provided with the fragrance according to claim 2, wherein a lid for inserting and removing a fragrance is provided in the diffusion chamber. 5. The spout according to claim 1, wherein the spout is a shower head.