JPS5976338A - Dividing feed apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device including a container charged with a water treatment material and a perfume material, intended to be partially immersed in the water in a flushing tank of a toilet fitting whereupon to deliver water treatment material in solution to the water in the tank and perfume to the surrounding atmosphere. The device is essentially different from prior art devices in that water flows into and from the container via a duct arranged to retain a reservoir of treated water when the tank flushes and to deliver treated water to the tank only after the tank has started to flush, and the atmosphere in the container communicates with the surrounding atmosphere to release perfume via a vent duct which is closed by water in the container when the water level in the tank is above a predetermined level.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (a) Field of the Invention The present invention is adapted to be suspended within a flush tank for toilet fixtures such as toilet basins, urinals, and similar water flush fixtures (hereinafter collectively referred to as toilet fixtures). Dispensing and Dispensing Apparatus The present invention relates to an apparatus for dispensing seven doses of aqueous treatment material into the water of a tank for each successive flush of the tank once loaded and operated.

(b) Description of conventional method A dispensing device for dispensing a watery treatment material into a 72-kush tank is well known in the art. and/or selected to provide a deodorizing effect.

The deodorizing or scenting means attached to such a device is configured to disperse odor into the air of the room in which the toilet F11 product and the flush tank are installed, thereby counteracting the bad odor coming from the toilet fittings.

L7! U.S. Patent FflZ3,1,0, granted to Hirohito Lepery et al. in March 2007, discloses a fluff which is supported on the rim of a tank by means of a strip and whose outer portion is an odor emitting means. Partially immersed deis venosana] is shown. 15/gθ The American patent issued to Manwarinda on June 3, 2015■≠27,3g≠bow is
Cm saturated with a volatile disinfectant or preservative
Discloses a float-type dispenser with an m-shaped absorbent container at the uppermost position VCft1.These dispensers are continuous release devices, and their scent will lose their effectiveness if used for a long time. .

/ri 73 years! American special 3 granted to Jadro on March 13th
'1・3rd e7'/! e7 otsu j has an open top closed with a plug made of absorbent material containing an odor agent or masking material. 15, and when the dispenser is filled with water, the displaced air passes through the absorbent material and spreads into the surrounding outside air. ing. With this device,
Fragrance is dispensed intermittently with each flush, or each time the dispenser is emptied and filled with water. The 72-tube tank itself can be configured into a dispenser 1, or the dispenser can be suspended within the flash tank as usual. While Jadro includes the use of the flush tank itself, he acknowledges that the large amount of air being displaced results in excessive aroma delivery, and shows how this can be avoided. He also gives details of a dispenser with a displacement of about 300-. This dispenser, which contains a block of water treatment material, works by displacing the aroma emitted by the absorbent material. Once the fragrance loses its effectiveness, the user must replace the fragrance. At the time of manufacture, a fragrance is first filled into a vaping substance, and at this time it is necessary to seal the entire fragrance using, for example, polyvinyl alcohol. If too much perfume is loaded into the absorbent material, dripping will occur, resulting in over-dispensing. Therefore, the device must be configured to resolve during this time.

The main object of the present invention is to provide a dispensing device comprising a block of treatment composition that is dispersed or dissolved in water to form an aqueous treatment dispersion or solution and at the same time releases an aroma. It is in. In this device, each time the tank is emptied after being immersed in water in the flash tank to a predetermined level, water is generated from the block by contact with water entering the device from the tank when the device is immersed. A similar treatment material dispersion or solution and fragrance are released to the outside of the device.

(C) SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention provides a dispensing system for use in a 7-lush tank of a toilet accessory for dispensing a watery treatment material dispersion or solution and fragrance into the tank when it is emptied. (4) comprising a block of treatment composition that is dispersed or dissolved in water and simultaneously releases perfume ingredients! a closed container configured to receive water from a flash tank up to a predetermined level and to be immersed in the water to the predetermined level; CB) supporting a block of treated material therein; When the water reaches the predetermined level, the block is partially immersed in the water contained in the container, and the block is held in a fixed position in the container. (C) Venting means for venting the container to the surrounding outside air, the device being capable of venting the container to the surrounding outside air; Vent means that is closed when the container is immersed in water to the 1'Jt'M level, but is unclosed when the water level drops from the predetermined level, and releases the fragrance from the container to the tank; and D ) A drain means provided in a container for draining liquid, the device comprising: (1) with a block of treatment material held at a predetermined position in the container, the device drains the water in the tank to the predetermined level; When immersed, the container is filled with water from the four tanks through the drain means to the predetermined level, the drain means is closed, and the treatment material is dissolved from the block to form an aqueous treatment material dispersion or solution. (2) when the water in the tank has descended sufficiently to expose the device therefrom to the surrounding atmosphere, a watery providing a dispensing device comprising: drainage means such that the treatment material dispersion or solution drains from the container through the drain means, while the aroma released into said free space diffuses therefrom through the paste means. It is something.

The aqueous treatment material is preferably in the form of a solution.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following description.

According to a preferred embodiment according to one aspect of the invention, the vent means communicate with the surrounding atmosphere at a level substantially above the predetermined level, preferably at the top level of the container, and are connected to the container at a level below the predetermined level. do. Preferably, the vent means is also configured as a channel with a closed cross-section. In a further preferred embodiment, the drain means connects with the bottom area of the container and connects with the outside at the level of the upper blade, preferably just below the level at which the vent means connects with the container, thereby allowing use of the device. While the time block continues to remain, the container contains therein an aqueous treatment material dispersion or acid solution of constant bk. Preferably, the drain means are also configured as channels of closed cross-section.

According to another feature of the invention, a dispensing device for use in a flush tank of a toilet fixture for dispensing aqueous treatment material dispersion or solution and fragrance into the tank when it is emptied. (5) a container containing blocks of a chemical material that is dispersed or dissolved in water and releases fragrance ingredients one by one at the same time; (B) a container that is disposed within the container and supports blocks of the treated composition; The cradle and the container are configured such that when the device is immersed in water up to a predetermined level above the bottom area of the block, the cradle and the container are configured to cause the water in the tank to 'exit' the bottom of the block. a block held in place in the container is placed in a free space above said level and a cradle closed above said level except for vent means formed below the container closure; and (
C) Venting means for venting the container to the surrounding atmosphere, which closes when the device is immersed in water to the above level, but which closes when the water in the tank falls below the above level. A dispensing device is provided comprising: vent means for unwrapping and releasing the aroma from the free space of the container into the tank. In this embodiment of the invention, the vent means are preferably constructed in the same way as in the preferred embodiment based on the first feature described above. ? According to yet another feature of the invention, a dispenser for use in a flush tank of a toilet fixture for dispensing aqueous treatment material dispersion or solution and fragrance into the tank when it is emptied. A container containing a block of treatment material which is dispersed or dissolved in captive water and simultaneously releases perfume ingredients, which receives water from a flash tank until it reaches a predetermined level, and which (B) a container configured to be immersed in water; (B) supporting a block of the treatment composition therein, and when the water reaches said predetermined level, partially submerging the block in the water received within the container; (C) Venting means for venting the aroma emitted from said block in contact with water to the surrounding outside air; for draining the aqueous treatment material dispersion or solution from the container when the tank is filled to the predetermined level, and for directing water into the container when the tank is filled to the predetermined level;
drain means provided in the container, comprising seventh and second drain means;
an end, the first end connected to the bottom end region of the container, and the second end connected to the bottom end region of the container;
a drain means, the end of which is connected to the outside at a level above the first end, and a quantity of the aqueous treatment material dispersion or solution is maintained in the container at all times while the block remains in use of the apparatus; A dispensing device is provided. In this embodiment of the invention, the vent means are preferably constructed in the same way as in the preferred embodiment based on the first feature described above.

According to still another feature of the invention, a dispensing device for use in a 7-lush tank of a toilet accessory for dispensing aqueous treatment material dispersion or solution and fragrance into the tank when it is emptied. In the apparatus, a container containing a block of the treatment composition that is dispersed or dissolved in the captive water and simultaneously releases a perfume ingredient; (B) a pedestal provided within the container and supporting the block of the treatment composition; Bottom mfu11. The pedestal and container are configured to expose the bottom of the block to the water in the tank when the device is immersed in water up to the level of forming a liquid or solution and releasing an aroma;
The solution is formed to release the aroma into the ambient air and release the aqueous treatment material dispersion or solution into a water tank; the device! / member and a second member; the first member is formed to form a part of the container, and the part has an open surface and a land area located in a plane including the open surface: a pedestal in which the second member is planar and is coupled to the land area of the I/member and closes the open surface of the first part;
A dispensing device is provided. In this embodiment of the invention, a free space is formed substantially between the blocks above the level to store the aroma emitted from the block in the interior a5, and further 1 (C) allow the aroma to flow out from the free space. and p) draining the watery treatment material dispersion or solution from the container when the water in the tank falls below the above-mentioned predetermined level, and draining the water when the water in the tank rises to the above-mentioned level. Drain means for guiding into the container; the first member comprising the land area and a part of the vent means; a first channel extending longitudinally on the constituting side; With a second channel open longitudinally on the side forming part of the means? Shaped to give;
Preferably, a container is used, further comprising drain means for longitudinally closing the first and second channels when the second member is coupled to the first member. In this case too, the vent means are preferably constructed in the same way as in the first feature described above.

According to yet another feature of the invention, a method of dispensing a treatment composition that disperses or dissolves on contact with water and causes the fragrance ingredients to be released into a flush tank of a toilet fixture, comprising: (4) water. After the tank is filled to a predetermined level, the block of treatment composition is brought into contact with the water in the tank, and the treatment composition is dispersed or dissolved in the water to form a watery treatment material dispersion. or simultaneously forming a solution and releasing an aroma; CB) A watery treatment material dispersion or solution is contained in a container, and when the water in the tank is drained and the water level drops from the above-mentioned predetermined level, and (C) a vent means that is closed by water at the predetermined level and opened when the water drops from the predetermined level. When the water in the tank is drained, the watery treatment material dispersion or solution is drained from the container into the tank for 7 hours, and the aroma is poured into the tank through the vent means. A method is provided comprising the steps of: diffusing into the ambient air;

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, illustrates in detail embodiments of the invention.

Referring to the drawings, the dispensing device, designated 10, consists of a combination of a molded member 20 and a planar member 20' joined together. The molded member is advantageously formed by molding, stamping, pressing or vacuum forming a thin sheet of plastic or deformable barrier material and is combined with the planar member 20' to define the zone. This divided area includes a treatment component compartment 30 and an aqueous treatment material dispersion or solution reservoir 40.
The two are partially separated by a frame 50.

The molding member 20 also provides one small cross-sectional area lateral compartment or channel, the upper compartment (in the operating position) 60 having on its underside a connection 70 to the lowest part of the treatment material compartment 30. , the lower compartment or channel 80 has a connection 90 at its lower end to the lowest part of the processing liquid reservoir 40 . A pent 100 is provided at the top of the upper compartment 60, and a port 111 is provided in the lower compartment 80.
0 is provided as well.

The portions of the molded member 20 that are not deformed in forming the main and side compartments described above constitute land areas that are all located within a common plane defined by the edges of the device. Therefore, the molded member 20 and the planar member 20' are bonded using (7:j: adhesive,) J11 heat sealing, R,F.

It can be easily combined by intoxication.

The plastic member 20 has markings 120 on its outside indicating the upper and lower limits for correct immersion of the device. The specific means of suspension is
Since various types of devices are conventionally well known, they are not particularly illustrated.

The complete dispensing device for dispensing block 130 of the treatment composition shown is suspended in the 7-lush tank of the toilet so that the water level therein is near the mark 120 marked on device 4 when the tank is fresh. Then, the length of the suspension means is adjusted. When the device is placed in water, the water will drop (11)
The air which enters the dispensing device through the Jilt L and escapes freely from the pipe 100 is removed from the entire aqueous treatment dispersion or bath liquid reservoir 40, the lowest part of the treatment compartment 3o and A block 130 supported on a frame 50, which fills the side compartment 6o at a height up to the water level in the tank, has its lower part immersed in water, while its upper part is filled with the processing component compartment 30.
located inside the trapped air bubbles. Block 130
is dispersed or dissolved in water to form a dispersion or solution, and this liquid is added to the aqueous treatment material dispersion or solution reservoir 40.
gather at At the same time, the fragrance or odorant released upon dispersion or dissolution permeates into the air within the device, creating a local atmosphere containing a high concentration of the odorant.

When the toilet fittings are flushed and the water level in the tank begins to fall, the water supply in the side compartment 6o drains liquid from port 110 and the liquid level in the dispensing device reaches the level of port 11o. V depa 40 until it goes down
Seven treatments of the dispersion or solution are carried out. Further, the highly odoriferous air trapped in the processing component compartment 3o communicates with the air around the apparatus and diffuses into it. Since the liquid level in the reservoir 40 will only drop to 110 degrees, the +1 reservoir 40 will always contain some processing dispersion or solution within it until the block is exhausted.

When the toilet tank is refilled, the water is in boat 1
10, filling the solution ripper 40 and the legs of the processing component compartment 30, and ascending into the side compartments 60.

Then, remove the highly odoriferous air from those spaces with a pen) 1
Through 00'i, the water in the flush tank is pushed out into the air space located above, thereby expanding the air into the atmosphere of the room in which the toilet accessories are installed.

In this way, each time the toilet fitting is flushed, a portion of the watery treatment material dispersion or solution contained within the device enters the water in the tank and thus into the toilet fitting, while the exposure of the block The odor generated from the toilet is trapped within the device and diffuses into the outside air when toilet accessories are flushed.

Based on the above description, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications may be made to the illustrated apparatus.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention seen from the molded member side; and Fig. 2 is a front view of the same embodiment from the plane side, with the planar member removed to expose the inside. . 10... Dispensing device, 20... Molding member (first member)
, 20'... Planar member (second member). 30.40... Container (30... Processing material compartment. 40... Reso-, 4), 50... Frame, 60...
...Upper compartment (first channel), 80...Lower compartment (
100... pen), 110... port (drain means), 120... upper and lower limit marks. 130...Processed material black. F/G, IF/G, 2 Procedural amendment (method) % formula % 1, Indication of the case 1982 Patent Application No. 171O60-2, Title of the invention Apportionment device 3, Person making the amendment Relationship to the case: Applicant 4, Agent 5, Date of amendment order: Voluntary

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1)) A dispensing device used in a 7-lush tank as an accessory accessory for dispensing a processing solution and a fragrance into the tank in response to flushing, comprising: A) dissolving in water; A block containing a treatment material that simultaneously releases fragrance ingredients is a closed container that receives water from a flash tank until it reaches a predetermined level, and is formed to be immersed in water to the predetermined level. B) A container is provided in the container to support a book of the treated material therein and to partially immerse the block in the water contained in the container when the water reaches the predetermined level. C) a cradle in which the container is dimensioned to provide free space above the rgt level with the block held in place in the container; C) the container is exposed to the surrounding atmosphere; Vent means for venting, the force being closed when the device is immersed to said predetermined level of water in the tank, the closure being released when the water level has fallen from said predetermined level, and venting from the container. and (D) a drain means provided within the container for draining the liquid, the apparatus comprising: (1) a block of treatment material held in a predetermined position within the container; When the block is immersed in water in the tank to the predetermined level, the container is filled with water from the tank through the drain means up to the predetermined rail, the drain means is closed, and the treatment material is dissolved from the block to form the treatment solution. (2) when the water in the container has descended sufficiently to be exposed to the surrounding outside air;
A dispensing device comprising: a drain means for draining processing liquid from the container through a drain means, while the aromatic force released into said free space diffuses therefrom through a vent means. (2. The dispensing device according to claim 1, wherein the vent means is connected to the ambient atmosphere at a level substantially higher than the predetermined level and to the container at a lower level. (3) Particular S/ F f , 74 Claims Claim 2. A dispensing device according to claim 2, wherein said venting means is connected to ambient air at the top level of the container. A Kinuta device, wherein the vent means comprises a channel having a closed cross section. (5) The dispensing device according to claim 1, wherein the drain means has a first end and a second end. having a first end connected to the container at the bottom end region of the container, and a second end connected to the outside at a higher level than the first end, and a constant temperature is maintained while the block remains in use of the device. 41. A device in which the processing solution of item 41 is always maintained in a container. (6) In the dispensing device according to claim j, the second end of the drain means is connected to the outside immediately below the predetermined hole. (7) The dispensing device according to claim j, wherein the drain means is constituted by a channel closed with a Kr head. (8) Scope of Patent No. 11 A dispensing device according to paragraph 1, wherein the device is coupled to a first portion providing all but the planar portion of the container and the planar portions of the vent means and the drain means; (9) A dispensing device according to claim 1, which includes a block of treatment material. Shouting toilet f, f R Used in the flush tank of equipment,
A dispensing device for dispensing a treatment solution and a fragrance into a tank in response to its flush, comprising: a door; a container containing a bottle of treatment material that dissolves in water and simultaneously releases fragrance components; B; ) a cradle provided in a container to support a block of treated material, which exposes the bottom of the block to water in the tank when the device is immersed in water up to a predetermined level above the bottom area of the block; The cradle and the container are formed such that the container is placed in a free space above the level with a block held in place in the container and the container is located at the level except for vent means formed below the container closure. and C) venting means for venting the container to the surrounding outside air;
It closes when the device is immersed in water up to the above level, but when the water in the tank falls below the above level, its closing force (releases and releases the aroma from the above free space of the vessel into the tank). (11) A dispensing device according to claim 10, wherein said venting means vents venting to ambient air at a level substantially higher than said predetermined level; Apparatus for Connection to a Container (2) A dispensing apparatus according to item 70, in which the vent means is connected to ambient air at the level of the top of the vessel. 71. A dispensing device according to claim 70, wherein said vent means comprises a channel having a closed cross section. 0yu A dispensing device according to claim 1O, comprising a block of treatment material. (g) In a dispensing device used in the flush tank of toilet f-fJA parts and for dispensing the treatment solution and fragrance into the tank in accordance with the flush, A) a dispensing device that dissolves in water and simultaneously releases the fragrance R1 component; A container containing a block of treatment material to be discharged, the container being configured to receive water from a flash tank until it reaches a predetermined level and to be immersed in water to the predetermined level; B C) A pedestal that supports a block of treated material inside the container and partially immerses the block in the water received in the container when the water reaches the predetermined level. and D) venting means for venting the aroma emitted from said block in contact with water to the surrounding outside air; a drain means provided in each vessel for directing water into the vessel when filled to the predetermined level, the drain means having first and second ends, the first end being at the bottom end area of the vessel; a drain means connected to the outside at a level above the first end, the second end of which is connected to the outside at a level above the first end, whereby a constant processing solution is maintained in the container at all times while the block remains in use of the apparatus; A dispensing device consisting of. aQ Dispensing device according to claim 1j, in which the drain means is constituted by a channel of closed cross-section. (11) The dispensing device according to claim 1j, which includes a treatment material block. A dispensing device for dispensing ingredients, comprising: A) a container containing a block of treatment material that dissolves in water and simultaneously releases all fragrance components; and 8) a pedestal provided within the container and supporting the block of treatment material. The cradle and container are configured to expose the bottom surface of the block to the water in the tank when the device is immersed in water up to the level of the bottom area of the block, dissolving the block material and dissolving the processing solution. forming and releasing an odor; the container is configured to emit the odor into the surrounding atmosphere and the processing solution into a water tank; the apparatus comprises a first member and a second member; a member is formed to form two parts of the container, the part having an open surface and a land area located in a plane containing the open face; the second member being planar; a cradle coupled to a land area of the first member and closing an open surface of the first member; (e) The dispensing device according to claim 1, wherein the container is substantially affixed to form a free space above the level to trap the aroma emitted from the Glock; and D) draining the treatment solution from the container when the water in the tank falls below the predetermined level; Drain means for directing water into the container when raised; a first channel extending longitudinally on the side where the first member comprises the fluid region and forms part of the vent means; a second channel which is longitudinally open on the side forming part of the drain means and comprising said land area; when said second member is joined to said first member said first and second channel; The apparatus further comprises: drain means for longitudinally closing the channel. Qp. A dispensing device according to claim 20, wherein the first channel connects at one end to a container below the level and at the other end above the level to ambient air. 2) The dispensing device according to claim 2/2, wherein the other end of the first channel is located at the end of the container! A device that connects to ambient air at the top level. In particular, in the dispensing device according to paragraph 1, the first channel is connected at one end to the bottom region of the container and at the other end connected to the outside at a level above the bottom region. device to do. (c) The dispensing device according to claim 23, in which the other end of the second channel is connected to the outside immediately below a predetermined level. B) A method of dispensing a treatment material that dissolves on contact with water and releases aromatic components into a 7-wash tank of a toilet accessory, wherein: A) after the water CD 7-y wash tank is filled to a predetermined level; B) bringing the block of treatment material into contact with water in the tank, dissolving the treatment material in the water to form a treatment solution and at the same time releasing an odor; and C) being closed by the water at the predetermined level and opening when the water in the tank drops from the predetermined level during flushing; a step in which the aroma is contained in a closed space having a vent means, and when the tank is flushed, the processing solution is drained from the container into the water, and the aroma is diffused into the surrounding outside air in the tank through the vent means. A method consisting of; (c) The dispensing device according to item 73, in which the two ends of the drain means are connected to the outside immediately below the predetermined level.