JPS62254762A - Aroma generator - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Object of the Invention] Field of Application of CI1C Industry) The present invention relates to a fragrance generating device that generates fragrance for a predetermined time at a set time.

(Conventional technology) Conventional scent generation? For example, Jikko Sho 57-509
As disclosed in Japanese Patent Application No. 82, etc., a pillar is provided in a cap-shaped main body for sealingly storing fragrance, and by moving the main body up and down along the pillar, a vent provided in the main body is opened.

There is something that emits the scent of incense 1.

(Problem that 15?11j3 attempts to solve) By the way, incense gives humans feelings of pleasure and disgust, has effects such as promoting and suppressing sexual urges, inducing sleep and awakening, but this incense... The effect is temporary; the human sense of smell quickly becomes accustomed to the scent, and if the scent is left to emit for a long period of time, the scent will no longer be felt and the above-mentioned effects will fade.

However, in conventional incense generators, the opening of the vent is manually operated, and since the vent is usually kept open, the sense of smell quickly becomes accustomed to the incense, and when needed There is a problem that the effect of incense cannot be aroused.

The present invention has been made based on the above-mentioned problems, and provides an incense generating device that can prevent the sense of smell from getting used to it and maintain the effect of the incense over a long period of time by emitting fragrance for a predetermined period of time when necessary. The purpose is to provide

[Structure of the Invention J&] (Means for Solving the Problems) The present invention provides a means for storing a fragrance having a vent that can be opened and closed freely, and a set time and a measured time for presetting the opening time of the vent. and a control means that outputs a match signal when a match occurs.

The device is characterized in that the ventilation hole is opened for a predetermined period of time based on the output of the coincidence signal to emit a fragrance.

(Function) At the set time, the vents are opened for a short period of time and the fragrance is emitted, so the scent can be prevented from becoming habituated and the effect of the incense can be continuously utilized.

(Example) Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described in detail based on the drawings. 1
1 is a casing of the incense generating device, and this casing 1 is provided with a container 3 for tightly storing a fragrance 2 that generates a scent of jasmine that has a stimulant effect. This container 3 is formed by processing an aluminum plate or the like, and the inner surface is coated with epoxy resin paint to improve airtightness, and a ventilation hole 4 is provided in the upper part to release the scent of the fragrance 2.

Reference numeral 5 denotes an opening/closing valve 6, and a shape memory alloy whose one end is connected to the opening/closing valve 6 and which can open the ventilation hole 4 by sliding the opening/closing valve laterally. and a spring 7 consisting of. The other end of the spring 7 is connected to a control circuit, which will be described later, and the spring 7 changes shape and expands and contracts by being energized by the control circuit. The container 3 and the opening/closing mechanism 5 constitute an incense storage section 8.

A fan 9 is arranged close to the ventilation hole 4 and is rotated by a motor lO.
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Reference numeral 12 denotes a control means consisting of an integrated circuit including a timepiece IC, which will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 13 is an oscillation circuit that generates a reference clock signal; 14 is a frequency dividing circuit that divides the frequency into a 1-second period signal based on this reference clock signal; 15 is 1
This is a timekeeping means that measures time based on a second-period signal. The contents of the clock means 15 are sent via a display drive circuit 16 to a display 17 composed of a liquid crystal, etc., and are digitally displayed as the current time, and are also sent to a comparison circuit 18.

19 is an alarm time setting switch.

The alarm time set by this switch 19 is stored in the storage means 20 and is sent to the comparison circuit 18. Comparison circuit 18 detects coincidence between the alarm setting time and the contents of clock means 15, and outputs a coincidence signal.

This signal is, for example, a high-level output signal, and can be configured to turn on a transistor 21 connected in series to the spring 7 to cause current to flow through the spring 7, as shown in FIG. 22 is a variable resistor that changes this radio wave I1.

The coincidence signal is also sent to the alarm sound generation circuit 23, which causes the buzzer 24 to generate an alarm sound, and is also sent to the counter 25. This counter 25 counts the open time of the vent hole 4 set by the open time setting switch 26. After the counting is completed, the output of the coincidence signal of the comparator circuit 18 is stopped, and the output signal is set to a low level and the transistor 21 is turned off.

As described above, the incense generating device of the present invention configured as follows:
Set the alarm time by operating the alarm time setting switch 19 at the time you want to wake up in the morning. And comparison circuit 18
outputs a match signal when the time measured by the timer 15 matches the alarm time. Since the transistor 21 is turned on in response to this coincidence signal, a current flows through the spring 7 made of a shape memory alloy, and the spring 7 stretches to slide the open valve 6 sideways and open the vent hole 4. Then, the jasmine scent leaks from the ventilation hole 4, and the jasmine scent is dispersed from the housing 1 by the fan 9, which rotates at the same time based on the coincidence signal. Research has shown that this jasmine scent has twice the stimulant effect of coffee, stimulating the human sense of smell and creating a natural and powerful wake-up experience. Then, when the predetermined time set by the counter 25 has elapsed, the output of the coincidence signal is stopped, the transistor 21 is turned off, and the energization to the spring 7 is stopped.
The shape of the spring 7 returns to its original shape, the first ventilation hole 4 is sealed by the on-off valve 6, and the generation of fragrance is stopped, and the fan 9 is also stopped.

In this way, since the scent is emitted for a short time at a preset time, it is possible to prevent the sense of smell from becoming accustomed to the scent, effectively stimulating the sense of smell over a long period of time, and using it as a reminder. It is also possible to generate an alarm sound such as a buzzer or chime or a voice to notify the alarm time at the same time as the incense is generated. However, in order to give priority to the incense generation, It is more effective to sound an alarm or sound with a slight delay after the alarm occurs. In addition, by adjusting the variable resistor 22, the current value flowing through the valve 7 can be varied to change the opening ratio of the vent hole 4 to adjust the intensity of the incense.Furthermore, by operating the opening time setting switch 26, The opening time of the ventilation hole 4 can be adjusted.

In the above embodiment, only one type of fragrance 2 was used, but for example, a lavender hat fragrance that induces sleep may be stored in a separate container, and a timer machine may be set to emit the lavender fragrance for a short period of time when you cannot sleep at night. If you set a scent, the lavender scent will calm your excited feelings and make you sleep easier. In this case, a second compartment containing the lavender fragrance is used.
Another incense storage section is provided so that incense can be selectively generated for a short period of time. You can also set the alarm time according to the scheduled arrival of guests, and set a third alarm with the house's own incense.
The number of incense storage units in the housing 1 can be set as appropriate, such as providing separate incense storage units.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail above, it is possible to modify it as appropriate within the scope of the gist of the present invention.For example, in the embodiment described above, the on-off valve 6 is slid by deforming the spring 7 made of a shape memory alloy However, a solenoid valve may also be used.Also, although an electronic watch was used as an example in the above embodiment, a conventional mechanical watch with a scent storage section may also be used.Furthermore, a mode selector switch may be provided on the operation panel. It is also possible to appropriately select whether the incense is emitted at the alarm time or the alarm η is emitted at the alarm time.

[Effects of the Invention] As described in detail below, according to the present invention, by emitting a fragrance at a preset time and for a predetermined period of time, it is possible to prevent the sense of smell from becoming habituated and maintain the effect of the fragrance over a long period of time. It is possible to provide an incense generating device that can.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing an embodiment of the device of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the device, FIG. 3 is a circuit diagram of the main part, and FIG. 4 is a front view of the casing. 2..Fragrance 3..Container 4..Vent hole 5.φ opening/closing mechanism 6..Opening/closing valve 7..Spring 8φ-Fragrance storage section 12.
・Control means 15...Clock circuit 19...Alarm time setting switch 112 Figure 113! Figure 4

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A means for storing fragrance having a vent hole that can be opened and closed;
and a control means that outputs a coincidence signal when a clocked time coincides with a set time in which the opening time of the ventilation hole is set in advance, and the ventilation hole is opened for a predetermined time based on the output of the coincidence signal to produce a fragrance. An incense generator featuring: (2) The incense generating device according to claim 1, wherein an alarm sound or alarm sound is output simultaneously or with a delay from opening of the vent hole based on the output of the coincidence signal.