TWM572900U - Mite-removing silk cloth - Google Patents

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TWM572900U
TWM572900U TW107200153U TW107200153U TWM572900U TW M572900 U TWM572900 U TW M572900U TW 107200153 U TW107200153 U TW 107200153U TW 107200153 U TW107200153 U TW 107200153U TW M572900 U TWM572900 U TW M572900U
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本創作是一種除蟎絲布,其包含布料本體、抗菌物質以及除蟲物質。布料本體可包含複數個纖維絲。抗菌物質可設置於複數個纖維絲中,並至少消除複數個細菌或複數個黴菌,或抵抗複數個細菌或複數個黴菌增生。除蟲物質可設置於各複數個纖維絲中。 This creation is a crepe cloth containing a cloth body, an antibacterial substance, and a pest removing substance. The cloth body can comprise a plurality of filaments. The antibacterial substance may be disposed in a plurality of filaments and at least eliminate a plurality of bacteria or a plurality of molds, or resist a plurality of bacteria or a plurality of molds. The insecticidal material can be disposed in each of the plurality of filaments.

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除蟎絲布 In addition to silk cloth

本創作是有關於一種除蟎絲布,特別是一種可將除蟲物質設置於絲布中以驅除或是消滅無脊髓生物以及抗菌的一種除蟎絲布。 The present invention relates to a crepe cloth, in particular, a crepe cloth which can be used for dispelling insecticides to remove or eliminate spinal cordless organisms and antibacterial.

病蟲害一直是生活中難以避免的問題,舉例而言,於居家生活中一直難以有效地避免塵蟎、細菌及黴菌的生成,特別對於過敏源為塵蟎的患者而言,是一項難以解決的問題,然而現今之布料或是紡織品皆難以阻止塵蟎、黴菌及細菌。 Pests and diseases have always been an unavoidable problem in life. For example, it has been difficult to effectively avoid the formation of dust mites, bacteria and molds in home life, especially for patients with allergens such as dust mites. The problem, however, today's fabrics or textiles are difficult to stop dust mites, mold and bacteria.

更進一步,病蟲害亦對農業造成莫大的影響,然而現今之對果樹噴灑農藥的作法可能導致環境汙染,且有可能將農藥吃入人體之內,長遠而言,將會造成莫大的危害,因此需要一種除蟎絲布以改善上述習知問題。 Furthermore, pests and diseases have a great impact on agriculture. However, the current practice of spraying pesticides on fruit trees may lead to environmental pollution, and it is possible to eat pesticides into the human body. In the long run, it will cause great harm, so it is necessary A type of crepe cloth is used to improve the above conventional problems.

有鑑於上述習知技術之問題,本創作之目的在於提供一種除蟎絲布,可利用設置於布料本體中的抗菌物質抗菌消臭,並利用除蟲物質驅除或消滅無脊髓生物,減少病蟲害。 In view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an antibacterial substance which is disposed in the main body of the cloth, which can be used for antibacterial and deodorizing, and the use of the deworming substance to remove or eliminate the spinal cordless organism and reduce pests and diseases.

基於上述目的,本創作係提供一種除蟎絲布,其包含布料本體、抗菌物質以及除蟲物質。布料本體可包含複數個經紗及複數個緯紗,複數個經紗及複數個緯紗可分別於縱向方向及橫向方向上形成網格結構。抗菌物質可設 置於布料本體上,並可至少消除複數個細菌或複數個黴菌,或抵抗複數個細菌或複數個黴菌增生。除蟲物質可設置於布料本體上。 Based on the above object, the present invention provides a crepe cloth comprising a fabric body, an antibacterial substance, and a pesticidal substance. The fabric body may comprise a plurality of warp yarns and a plurality of weft yarns, and the plurality of warp yarns and the plurality of weft yarns may form a grid structure in the longitudinal direction and the transverse direction, respectively. Antibacterial substances can be set It is placed on the body of the fabric and can eliminate at least a plurality of bacteria or a plurality of molds, or resist multiple bacteria or a plurality of molds. The insecticidal substance can be disposed on the fabric body.

較佳地,當無脊髓生物接觸至布料本體時,除蟲物質可驅除或消滅無脊髓生物。 Preferably, the de-insect material can drive off or destroy the spinal-free organism when the spinal cord-free organism contacts the body of the cloth.

較佳地,無脊髓生物可包含塵蟎、蚊子及跳蚤。 Preferably, the spinal cordless organism can include dust mites, mosquitoes and fleas.

較佳地,當除蟎絲布包覆於一果實上時,當無脊髓生物接觸至布料本體時,除蟲物質可驅除或消滅無脊髓生物。 Preferably, when the silkworm cloth is coated on a fruit, the insecticidal substance can drive off or destroy the spinal cordless organism when the spinal cordless organism contacts the body of the cloth.

較佳地,除蟎絲布可設置於床罩、衣物、鞋子或收納袋中的一項或數項上。 Preferably, the crepe cloth may be disposed on one or more of the bed cover, the garment, the shoe or the storage bag.

較佳地,各複數個經紗及各複數個緯紗可包含聚丙烯、聚酯纖維、尼龍、特多龍或人造纖維中的一項或數項。 Preferably, each of the plurality of warp yarns and each of the plurality of weft yarns may comprise one or more of polypropylene, polyester fiber, nylon, Tedron or rayon.

較佳地,除蟲物質可包含避蚊胺、合成除蟲菊精、埃卡瑞丁、敵避或百滅寧中的一項或數項。 Preferably, the pesticidal substance may comprise one or more of DEET, synthetic pyrethrin, eccaridine, dichlorvos or chlorpheniramine.

較佳地,布料本體可包含不織布。 Preferably, the cloth body may comprise a non-woven fabric.

較佳地,抗菌物質可包含複數個碘離子、複數個銀離子、複數個銅離子、複數個鋅離子、複數個鎳離子、複數個鎂離子或複數個鈣離子中的一項或數項。 Preferably, the antibacterial substance may comprise one or more of a plurality of iodide ions, a plurality of silver ions, a plurality of copper ions, a plurality of zinc ions, a plurality of nickel ions, a plurality of magnesium ions or a plurality of calcium ions.

較佳地,複數個碘離子、複數個銀離子、複數個銅離子、複數個鋅離子、複數個鎳離子、複數個鎂離子或複數個鈣離子中的一項或數項可與複數個細菌或複數個黴菌相結合後,改變複數個細菌或複數個黴菌之電荷狀態,並破壞複數個細菌或複數個黴菌之細胞壁。 Preferably, one or more of a plurality of iodine ions, a plurality of silver ions, a plurality of copper ions, a plurality of zinc ions, a plurality of nickel ions, a plurality of magnesium ions or a plurality of calcium ions are associated with the plurality of bacteria Or a combination of a plurality of molds, changing the charge state of a plurality of bacteria or a plurality of molds, and destroying the cell walls of a plurality of bacteria or a plurality of molds.

10‧‧‧除蟎絲布 10‧‧‧In addition to silk cloth

20‧‧‧無脊髓生物 20‧‧‧Without spinal cord

30‧‧‧果實 30‧‧‧ fruit

100‧‧‧布料本體 100‧‧‧ cloth body

101‧‧‧經紗 101‧‧‧ warp yarn

102‧‧‧緯紗 102‧‧‧ Weft yarn

200‧‧‧除蟲物質 200‧‧‧Exterminating substances

300‧‧‧抗菌物質 300‧‧‧Antibacterial substances

301‧‧‧細菌 301‧‧‧ bacteria

302‧‧‧黴菌 302‧‧‧Mold

第1圖係為根據本創作之實施例之除蟎絲布之示意圖。 Fig. 1 is a schematic view of a crepe cloth according to an embodiment of the present invention.

第2圖係為根據本創作之實施例之除蟎絲布之第一實施示意圖。 Figure 2 is a first embodiment of a crepe cloth according to an embodiment of the present invention.

第3圖係為根據本創作之實施例之除蟎絲布之第二實施示意圖。 Figure 3 is a schematic view of a second embodiment of a crepe cloth according to an embodiment of the present invention.

第4圖係為根據本創作之實施例之除蟎絲布之第三實施示意圖。 Figure 4 is a schematic view of a third embodiment of a crepe cloth according to an embodiment of the present invention.

第5圖係為根據本創作之實施例之除蟎絲布之第四實施示意圖。 Figure 5 is a fourth embodiment of a crepe cloth according to an embodiment of the present invention.

為利貴審查員瞭解本創作之技術特徵、內容與優點及其所能達成之功效,茲將本創作配合附圖,並以實施例之表達形式詳細說明如下,而其中所使用之圖式,其主旨僅為示意及輔助說明之用,未必為本創作實施後之真實比例與精準配置,故不應就所附之圖式的比例與配置關係解讀、侷限本創作於實際實施上的權利範圍,合先敘明。 In order to understand the technical characteristics, content and advantages of the creation and the effects that can be achieved by the examiner, the author will use the drawings in detail and explain the following in the form of the examples, and the drawings used therein The subject matter is only for the purpose of illustration and supplementary explanation. It is not necessarily the true proportion and precise configuration after the implementation of the original creation. Therefore, the scope and configuration relationship of the attached drawings should not be interpreted or limited. First described.

以下將參照相關圖式,說明依本創作之除蟎絲布之實施例,為使便於理解,下述實施例中之相同元件係以相同之符號標示來說明。 The embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to the accompanying drawings, and the same elements in the following embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals for the sake of understanding.

現請一併參閱第1圖至第5圖,其分別係為根據本創作之實施例之除蟎絲布之示意圖、第一實施示意圖、第二實施示意圖、第三實施示意圖以及第四實施示意圖。本創作之除蟎絲布可包含布料本體100、抗菌物質300以及複數個除蟲物質200。 Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 5 together, which are respectively a schematic view of a crepe cloth according to an embodiment of the present invention, a first implementation schematic diagram, a second implementation schematic diagram, a third implementation schematic diagram, and a fourth implementation schematic diagram. . The crepe cloth of the present invention may include a cloth body 100, an antibacterial substance 300, and a plurality of insecticidal substances 200.

布料本體100可包含複數個經紗101及複數個緯紗102,複數個經紗101及複數個緯紗102可分別於縱向方向及橫向方向上形成網格結構,抗菌物質300可設置於布料本體100上,並至少消除複數個細菌301或複數個黴菌302,或抵抗複數個細菌301或複數個黴菌302增生,複數個除蟲物質200可設置於布料本體100上。而在一實施例中,布料本體100可包含不織布。 The fabric body 100 can include a plurality of warp yarns 101 and a plurality of weft yarns 102. The plurality of warp yarns 101 and the plurality of weft yarns 102 can form a grid structure in the longitudinal direction and the lateral direction, respectively, and the antibacterial substance 300 can be disposed on the cloth body 100, and At least a plurality of bacteria 301 or a plurality of molds 302 are eliminated, or a plurality of bacteria 301 or a plurality of molds 302 are propagated, and a plurality of insecticidal substances 200 may be disposed on the cloth body 100. In an embodiment, the cloth body 100 may comprise a non-woven fabric.

進一步說明,在一實施例中,各複數個經紗101及複數個緯紗102可包含聚丙烯(PP)、聚酯纖維、尼龍、特多龍或人造纖維中的一項或數項,製 造時可先將除蟲物質200加入聚丙烯粉、聚酯纖維、尼龍、特多龍或人造纖維的原料中,因此可確保複數個除蟲物質200平均地被設置於各複數個纖維絲101中。 Further, in an embodiment, each of the plurality of warp yarns 101 and the plurality of weft yarns 102 may comprise one or more of polypropylene (PP), polyester fiber, nylon, Tedron or rayon. The insecticidal substance 200 may be first added to the raw material of the polypropylene powder, the polyester fiber, the nylon, the Tedron or the rayon, thereby ensuring that the plurality of insecticidal substances 200 are uniformly disposed on each of the plurality of filaments 101. in.

進一步說明,在一實施例中,各複數個除蟲物質200可包含避蚊胺、合成除蟲菊精、埃卡瑞丁、敵避或百滅寧中的一項或數項等物質,可視需求進行調配。 Further, in an embodiment, each of the plurality of insecticidal substances 200 may comprise one or more substances such as DEMO, synthetic pyrethrin, ecaridin, dichlorvos or chlorpheniramine, and may be visualized. Need to be deployed.

而本創作之除蟎絲布對於無脊髓生物20皆可具有功效,舉例而言當無脊髓生物20接觸至布料本體100時,除蟲物質200將會驅除或消滅無脊髓生物20,而無脊髓生物20可至少包含塵蟎、蚊子及跳蚤等生物。 The creation of the crepe cloth can be effective for the spinal cordless organism 20, for example, when the spinal cordless organism 20 contacts the fabric body 100, the sterilizing substance 200 will drive out or destroy the spinal cordless organism 20 without the spinal cord. The organism 20 may contain at least organisms such as dust mites, mosquitoes, and fleas.

另外,在一實施例中,抗菌物質300可包含複數個碘離子、複數個銀離子、複數個銅離子、複數個鋅離子、複數個鎳離子、複數個鎂離子或複數個鈣離子中的一項或數項,而複數個碘離子、複數個銀離子、複數個銅離子、複數個鋅離子、複數個鎳離子、複數個鎂離子或複數個鈣離子中的一項或數項係與該複數個細菌301或複數個黴菌302相結合後,改變複數個細菌301或複數個黴菌302之電荷狀態,並破壞複數個細菌301或複數個黴菌302,之細胞壁,因此本創作之除蟎絲布10可抗菌消臭。 In addition, in an embodiment, the antibacterial substance 300 may include a plurality of iodide ions, a plurality of silver ions, a plurality of copper ions, a plurality of zinc ions, a plurality of nickel ions, a plurality of magnesium ions, or one of a plurality of calcium ions. Or a plurality of items, and one or more of a plurality of iodide ions, a plurality of silver ions, a plurality of copper ions, a plurality of zinc ions, a plurality of nickel ions, a plurality of magnesium ions, or a plurality of calcium ions After a plurality of bacteria 301 or a plurality of molds 302 are combined, the charge state of a plurality of bacteria 301 or a plurality of molds 302 is changed, and the cell walls of a plurality of bacteria 301 or a plurality of molds 302 are destroyed, so that the crepe cloth of the present invention is removed. 10 can be antibacterial and deodorant.

因此,在一實施例中,本產品創作亦可使用於寢具、沙發等易產生塵蟎而難以曝曬或是清潔的家具之上,例如除蟎絲布10可設置於床罩、衣物、鞋子或收納袋中的一項或數項上,或是直接作為床罩、衣物、鞋子或收納袋之布料,以減少過敏原黴菌及細菌的孳生,且由於本創作之除蟎絲布亦具有驅蟲及滅蟲效果,因此亦可減少昆蟲傳遞病菌源的可能性。 Therefore, in an embodiment, the creation of the product can also be used on furniture such as bedding, sofas, etc. which are prone to dust mites and difficult to be exposed or cleaned, for example, the crepe cloth 10 can be placed on the bed cover, clothing, shoes or One or more items in the storage bag, or directly used as cloth for bedspreads, clothing, shoes or storage bags to reduce the breeding of allergens and bacteria, and because the silk fabrics of this creation also have insect repellent and The insecticidal effect can also reduce the possibility of insects transmitting germs.

除此之外,在一實施例中,本創作亦可應用於農業之上,舉例而言,當除蟎絲布10包覆於果實30上時,當無脊髓生物20接觸至布料本體100時, 除蟲物質200可驅除或消滅無脊髓生物20,因此可以有效的減低果實30,例如芭樂等,受到病蟲害的影響,導致收成減少。 In addition, in one embodiment, the present invention can also be applied to agriculture, for example, when the crepe cloth 10 is coated on the fruit 30, when the spinal cordless organism 20 contacts the fabric body 100. , The insecticidal substance 200 can drive out or eliminate the spinal cordless organism 20, so that the fruit 30 can be effectively reduced, such as guava, etc., which is affected by pests and diseases, resulting in a decrease in harvest.

因此,綜上所述,本創作之除蟎絲布10可以布料本體100、抗菌物質300以及除蟲物質200,驅除或消滅無脊髓生物,減少病蟲害,並且減少細菌孳生,且可應用於一般家居生活或是農業上。 Therefore, in summary, the crepe cloth 10 of the present invention can be used for the cloth body 100, the antibacterial substance 300 and the insecticidal substance 200, to eliminate or eliminate the spinal cordless organism, reduce pests and diseases, and reduce bacterial growth, and can be applied to general households. Life or agriculture.

以上所述僅為舉例性,而非為限制性者。任何未脫離本創作之精神與範疇,而對其進行之等效修改或變更,均應包含於後附之申請專利範圍中。 The above is intended to be illustrative only and not limiting. Any equivalent modifications or alterations to the spirit and scope of this creation shall be included in the scope of the appended patent application.

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一種除蟎絲布,係包含:一布料本體,係包含複數個經紗及複數個緯紗,該複數個經紗及該複數個緯紗係分別於一縱向方向及一橫向方向上形成一網格結構;一抗菌物質,係設置於該布料本體上中,並至少消除複數個細菌或複數個黴菌,或抵抗該複數個細菌或該複數個黴菌增生;以及一除蟲物質,係設置於該布料本體上。 A woven fabric comprising: a fabric body comprising a plurality of warp yarns and a plurality of weft yarns, wherein the plurality of warp yarns and the plurality of weft yarns respectively form a grid structure in a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction; The antibacterial substance is disposed on the body of the cloth, and at least eliminates a plurality of bacteria or a plurality of molds, or resists the plurality of bacteria or the plurality of molds to proliferate; and a de-worming substance is disposed on the body of the cloth. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之除蟎絲布,其中當一無脊髓生物接觸至該布料本體時,該除蟲物質係驅除或消滅該無脊髓生物。 The crepe cloth according to claim 1, wherein the insecticidal substance is used to drive off or destroy the spinal cordless organism when a spinal cordless organism contacts the body of the cloth. 如申請專利範圍第2項所述之除蟎絲布,其中該無脊髓生物係包含塵蟎、蚊子及跳蚤。 The crepe cloth according to the second aspect of the invention, wherein the non-spinal cord system comprises dust mites, mosquitoes and fleas. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之除蟎絲布,其中當該除蟎絲布包覆於一果實上時,當一無脊髓生物接觸至該布料本體時,該除蟲物質係驅除或消滅該無脊髓生物。 The crepe cloth according to claim 1, wherein when the mites are coated on a fruit, when the non-spinal organism contacts the body of the cloth, the insecticide is repelled or eliminated. The spinal cordless organism. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之除蟎絲布,其中該除蟎絲布係設置於一床罩、一衣物、一鞋子或一收納袋中的一項或數項上。 The crepe cloth according to claim 1, wherein the crepe cloth is disposed on one or more items of a bed cover, a garment, a shoe or a storage bag. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之除蟎絲布,其中該複數個經紗及該複數個緯紗係包含聚丙烯、聚酯纖維、尼龍、特多龍或人造纖維中的一項或數項。 The woven fabric according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of warp yarns and the plurality of weft yarns comprise one or more of polypropylene, polyester fiber, nylon, Tedron or rayon. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之除蟎絲布,其中該除蟲物質係包含避蚊胺、合成除蟲菊精、埃卡瑞丁、敵避或百滅寧中的一項或數項。 The crepe cloth according to claim 1, wherein the insecticidal substance comprises one or more of DEET, synthetic pyrethrin, ectaridin, dichlorvos or chlorhexidine. . 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之除蟎絲布,其中該布料本體係包含 不織布。 The crepe cloth according to claim 1, wherein the cloth system comprises Not woven. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之除蟎絲布,其中該抗菌物質係包含複數個碘離子、複數個銀離子、複數個銅離子、複數個鋅離子、複數個鎳離子、複數個鎂離子或複數個鈣離子中的一項或數項。 The crepe cloth according to claim 1, wherein the antibacterial substance comprises a plurality of iodine ions, a plurality of silver ions, a plurality of copper ions, a plurality of zinc ions, a plurality of nickel ions, and a plurality of magnesium ions. Or one or more of a plurality of calcium ions. 如申請專利範圍第9項所述之除蟎絲布,其中該複數個碘離子、該複數個銀離子、該複數個銅離子、該複數個鋅離子、該複數個鎳離子、該複數個鎂離子或該複數個鈣離子中的一項或數項係與該複數個細菌或該複數個黴菌相結合後,改變該複數個細菌或該複數個黴菌之一電荷狀態,並破壞該複數個細菌或該複數個黴菌之細胞壁。 The crepe cloth according to claim 9, wherein the plurality of iodine ions, the plurality of silver ions, the plurality of copper ions, the plurality of zinc ions, the plurality of nickel ions, the plurality of magnesium And the one or more of the plurality of calcium ions combined with the plurality of bacteria or the plurality of molds, changing a state of charge of the plurality of bacteria or the plurality of molds, and destroying the plurality of bacteria Or the cell wall of the plurality of molds.
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