Solar aromatherapy device

Abstract

Solar aromatherapy device, comprehensive: - a base (10) comprising a wall mounting plate (12), a support frame (14) and a piercing structure (18), wherein the support frame (14) is connected to the front of the wall mounting plate (12) and the piercing structure (18) is connected to the support frame (14); - a housing (20) which is detachably connected to the base (10), has a viewing window (220) and can move between an open position and a closed position; - a mounting flap (40) which is rotatably arranged at the front end of the support frame (14) and has two retaining arms (42), wherein the two retaining arms (42) are arranged on two opposite sides of the mounting flap (40); - a solar panel (50) located on the top of the housing (20); - an aroma pack (30) which is interchangeably arranged between the two retaining arms (42) of the mounting flap (40); and - a vibrating device (60) arranged within the support frame (14) of the base (10) and electrically connected to the solar panel (50) to obtain electrical energy; wherein the piercing structure (18) can be used to pierce the aroma pack (30) when the mounting flap (40) containing the aroma pack (30) is in the closed position; wherein the oscillating device (60) can perform a pendulum motion and thereby generate an airflow to spread a volatile liquid present in the aroma package (30).

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a solar aromatherapy device, in particular an aromatherapy device that can release an aroma substance and uses solar energy to drive an internal device for promoting airflow.

[0002] Most existing aromatherapy devices lack an internal mechanism for active air convection and rely solely on gas diffusion to release aromas, making it difficult to effectively disperse them. Currently, some aromatherapy devices are equipped with a fan to distribute aromas using wind power. These devices are typically mains-powered or battery-operated, requiring additional energy, increased electricity consumption, or the need for battery changes. This is not an environmentally friendly method for achieving active convection in these devices.

[0003] With many elements incorporated into the limited interior space of an aromatherapy device, it is also a structural design consideration how to ensure that the airflow can still flow smoothly and that it is made easy for the user to change the aroma.

[0004] In summary, the question of how to meet the requirements for energy saving, convection and maintenance of solar aromatherapy devices through structural design, in order to overcome the aforementioned disadvantages, has become an issue that needs to be resolved in this technical field.

[0005] Starting from the disadvantages of the prior art, the present invention aims to offer a solar aromatherapy device in order to meet the requirements for energy saving, convection and maintenance of solar aromatherapy devices.

[0006] To solve this problem, the invention proposes a solar aromatherapy device comprising a base, a housing, an aroma pack, a mounting flap, a solar panel, and a vibration mechanism. The base includes a wall mounting plate, a support frame, and a perforated structure. The support frame is connected to the front of the wall mounting plate, and the perforated structure is connected to the support frame. The housing is detachably connected to the base, has a viewing window, and can move between an open and a closed position. The mounting flap is rotatably mounted at the front end of the support frame and has two retaining arms, the two retaining arms being arranged on opposite sides of the mounting flap. The solar panel is located on the top of the housing. The aroma pack is interchangeably arranged between the two retaining arms of the mounting flap.The oscillating device is located within the base's support frame and electrically connected to the solar panel to obtain power. The piercing structure can be used to pierce the aroma pack when the mounting flap containing the aroma pack is in the closed position. The oscillating device can perform a pendulum motion, generating an airflow to disperse any volatile liquid present in the aroma pack.

[0007] One of the advantageous effects of the present invention is that the solar aromatherapy device according to the invention can continuously supply the vibrating device with energy via the solar panel in order to generate an active airflow for distributing the fragrance of the aroma pack. Furthermore, the mounting flap is rotatably arranged at the front end of the support frame to facilitate the user's replacement of the aroma pack. In addition, the vibrating device is arranged within the support frame of the base, so that the airflow can flow unimpeded.

[0008] For a better understanding of the features and technical content of the present invention, reference is made to the following detailed description and the drawing of the solar aromatherapy device according to the invention, which, however, serves only for illustration and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. The drawing shows: Fig. 1 A three-dimensional representation of a solar aromatherapy device according to the invention in the assembled state. Fig. 2 a three-dimensional representation of the solar aromatherapy device according to the invention in its disassembled state. Fig. 3 a further three-dimensional representation of the solar aromatherapy device according to the invention in its disassembled state. Fig. 4 a side view of the solar aromatherapy device according to the invention in its disassembled state. Fig. 5 a three-dimensional representation of the solar aromatherapy device according to the invention with the housing removed and Fig. 6 a sectional view along line VI-VI in Fig. 1.

[0009] The embodiments disclosed within the scope of the present invention are described below with reference to specific, concrete examples. Those skilled in the art will recognize that advantages and technical effects of the invention can be derived from the disclosures in this description. The present invention can be implemented or applied through other specific embodiments, whereby various modifications or alterations can be made to the details disclosed in this description as needed and depending on the application, without departing from the fundamental ideas of the present invention. Furthermore, it should be noted that the individual components of the present invention are not shown in their actual size, but only schematically.The following embodiments serve to further describe the configurations of the present invention, but the corresponding disclosures do not constitute a limitation of the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0010] It is understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., used to describe various elements, are not to be interpreted as restrictive. Rather, such terms serve to distinguish one element from another. Furthermore, the term "or" used in this description may, where applicable, encompass any of the listed items or a combination of several such items.

[0011] With reference to the Fig. Figures 1 to 3 describe an embodiment of the present invention: a solar aromatherapy device comprising a base 10, a housing 20, an aroma pack 30, a mounting flap 40, a solar panel 50, and a vibration device 60. The base 10 includes a wall mounting plate 12, a support frame 14, and a piercing structure 18. The support frame 14 is connected to the front of the wall mounting plate 12, and the piercing structure is connected to the support frame 14. The mounting flap 40 is rotatably arranged at the front end of the support frame 14. The solar panel 50 is located on the top of the housing 20. The aroma pack 30 is replaceably attached to the mounting flap 40. The piercing structure 18 can be used to pierce the aroma pack 30 when the mounting flap 40, which contains the aroma pack 30, is in a closed position.The oscillating device 60 is arranged within the support frame 14 of the base 10 and can perform a pendulum motion, thereby generating an airflow to disperse a volatile liquid present in the aroma package 30. Details of the individual parts are described below.

[0012] The wall mounting plate 12 of the base 10 allows the solar aromatherapy device to be attached to a wall. As shown in Fig. 2 and Fig. As shown in Figure 6, the solar aromatherapy device also has a support 70 which can be placed on the underside of the housing 20 to place the solar aromatherapy device on a flat surface, e.g. for exhibition purposes.

[0013] As can be seen from Fig. As 1 results, the upper end of the housing 20 is hinged to the base 10 along the X-axis. The bottom of the housing 20 is detachably connected to the base 10. The housing 20 has a viewing window 220 through which the condition of the contents of the aroma pack 30 can be observed. In the present embodiment, the housing 20 is articulated about the X-axis in Fig. 1 rotatably connected to the base 10. The housing 20 can be positioned between an open position (as in Fig. 4 depicted state) and a closed position (such as the one in Fig. move (as shown in 1).

[0014] The housing 20 has a front panel 22, two side plates 24, and a base plate 26. The base plate 26 is connected to the front panel 22. The two side plates 24 are located on both sides of the oscillating device 60 and are each provided with several lateral gas passage holes 240 (see figure). Fig. 1) The oscillating device 60 can oscillate between the two side plates 24, thereby increasing air convection. Furthermore, the base plate 26 is provided with several lower gas passage holes 260. In the present embodiment, the base plate 26 forms an obtuse angle with the front panel 22. In other words, the base plate 26 is inclined forward and upward, which facilitates air convection. The outside airflow can enter the housing 20 through the base plate 26 and then exit to the outside through the two side plates 24 to promote convection.

[0015] As in Fig. 4 and Fig. As shown in Figure 5, in the present embodiment the base 10 has a lower locking hook 122 in its very lowest region. The lower locking hook 122 is connected to the wall mounting plate 12 and projects towards the housing 20. As shown in Fig. As shown in Figure 3, the base plate 26 of the housing 20 forms a recessed hook receptacle 262. The lower locking hook 122 can engage in the hook receptacle 262. In doing so, the hook receptacle 262 forms a release hole 2621. The user can use a tool, such as a screwdriver, to insert a tool into the release hole 2621, causing the lower locking hook 122 to disengage from the hook receptacle 262. This allows the housing 20 to be unlocked from the base 10 and folded upwards.

[0016] The solar panel 50 is positioned at an angle on the top of the housing 20 and can receive light well to generate electrical energy.

[0017] The support 70 has a flat underside and features several upward-projecting support posts 71 and several locking hooks 72. The multiple locking hooks 72 engage in the lower gas passage holes 260 of the base plate 26, while the support posts 71 rest against the lower gas passage holes 260 of the base plate 26.

[0018] The mounting flap 40 is essentially in the form of a square frame and has two retaining arms 42, which are arranged on opposite sides of the mounting flap 40. The aroma pack 30 is interchangeably positioned between the two retaining arms 42 of the mounting flap 40. A stop strip 44 is also located in the very bottom area of ​​the mounting flap 40. The stop strip 44 is U-shaped and connected to the two retaining arms 42 in their very bottom area to act as a stop for the lower edge of the aroma pack 30.

[0019] The wall mounting plate 12 of the base 10 forms a square mounting opening 120. The support frame 14 of the base 10 is connected to the edge of the mounting opening 120. The support frame 14 comprises an upper frame 141, two side frames 142, and a front frame 143. The two side frames 142 are arranged on both sides of the upper frame 141 and connected to it. The front frame 143 is located between the two side frames 142 and is connected to both them and to the front edge of the upper frame 141, the front frame 143 being essentially inverted U-shaped. The mounting flap 40 is rotatably connected to the upper edge of the front frame 143. The piercing structure 18 projects from the front frame 143 and includes at least one piercing element. The piercing structure 18 of the present embodiment comprises a conical piercing part 181 and a circular arc-shaped plate-like piercing part 182.The conical piercing part 181 is arranged above the circular arc-shaped plate-like piercing part 182, with the piercing parts 181, 182 pointing towards the mounting flap 40.

[0020] The support frame 14 further comprises two pivot sections 1420, which are arranged on both sides of the upper edge of the front frame 143, wherein the two retaining arms 42 of the mounting flap 40 are each pivoted at their upper end to one of the two pivot sections 1420.

[0021] The front frame 143 of the support frame 14 of the present embodiment also has an elastic arm 145 that projects forward from the front frame 143 and is located below the two pivot sections 1420. The front frame 143 forms a receiving opening for the elastic arm 145. The elastic arm 145 has an S-shape with left and right specular symmetry, with an upper end connected to the upper frame 141 and a lower end that is free. The elastic arm 145 rests resiliently against the top of the mounting flap 40. When the user opens the housing 20 to replace the aroma pack 30, the elastic arm 145 can be resiliently pushed outward a short distance against the mounting flap 40. The mounting flap 40 can then be automatically tilted forward. The user can then easily pull out the old aroma pack and insert a new one.

[0022] The base 10 further comprises an upper mounting bracket 16 and a lower mounting bracket 19. The upper mounting bracket 16 is arranged on the wall mounting plate 12 and is located above the upper frame 141. The lower mounting bracket 19 is located in a very low area of ​​the wall mounting plate 12.

[0023] The oscillating device 60 is arranged on the base 10 and electrically connected to the solar panel 50 to obtain electrical energy. The oscillating device 60 comprises a connecting part 61, an oscillating rod 62, a blade 63, and a sensing section 65. The connecting part 61 is attached to the top of the support frame 14. The upper end of the oscillating rod 62 is rotatably connected to the connecting part 61, while the other end of the oscillating rod 62 is connected to the sensing section 65. A permanent magnet is located inside the sensing section 65. The blade 63 is arranged on the oscillating rod 62. In this embodiment, the oscillating rod 62 oscillates back and forth from side to side in the direction of the two side plates 24.

[0024] The connecting part 61 at the upper end of the oscillating device 60 is fixedly mounted to the upper mounting bracket 16. The oscillating device 60 passes through the upper frame 141. A drive module 68, which may be an electromagnetic coil, is housed in the lower mounting bracket 19. The drive module 68 is located below the support frame 14 and is electrically connected to the solar panel 50. When energized, the drive module 68 interacts electromagnetically with the sensing section 65 to move the vibrating rod 62 of the oscillating device 60 back and forth.

[0025] As in Fig. As shown in Figures 4 to 6, to install an aroma pack 30, the housing 20 is opened upwards away from the base 10, and the elastic arm 145 is spring-loaded and pressed outwards a short distance against the mounting flap 40. The mounting flap 40 automatically tilts forward. The user can now insert a new aroma pack 30 into the mounting flap 40.

[0026] As in Fig. 5 and Fig. As shown in Figure 6, the aroma pack 30 comprises at least one receiving envelope 31, a flexible microporous membrane 34, and a tearable membrane 33. A stepped section 32 surrounds the receiving envelope 31. The receiving envelope 31 contains a volatile liquid. The flexible microporous membrane 34 covers the circumference of the receiving envelope 31 and forms numerous gas-permeable micropores. The flexible microporous membrane 34 is made of a flexible material and therefore cannot be punctured by the puncture structure 18. The tearable membrane 33 covers the circumference of the stepped section 32 and is located on the inner side of the flexible microporous membrane 34. The tearable membrane 33 is made of a gas-impermeable material, such as aluminum foil or gas-impermeable kraft paper. When unused, the tearable membrane 33 seals the aroma pack 30.

[0027] As in Fig.As shown in Figure 6, after installing the aroma pack 30 into the mounting flap 40, the user folds the housing 20 downwards towards the base 10, so that the housing 20 pushes the aroma pack 30 and the mounting flap 40 towards the piercing structure 18. The piercing structure 18 presses against the flexible microporous membrane 34 and abuts the tearable membrane 33. Next, the conical piercing element 181 located at the top can first pierce the tearable membrane 33 of the aroma pack 30 to create a small opening. Then, the housing 20 moves further downwards towards the base 10, so that the arcuate, plate-like piercing element 182 located at the bottom pierces the tearable membrane 33 to create a larger opening. [Advantageous effects of the exemplary embodiments]

[0028] One of the advantageous effects of the present invention is that the solar aromatherapy device according to the invention can continuously supply the vibrating device with energy via the solar panel in order to generate an active airflow for distributing the fragrance of the aroma pack. Furthermore, the mounting flap is rotatably arranged at the front end of the support frame to facilitate the user's replacement of the aroma pack. In addition, the vibrating device is arranged within the support frame of the base, so that the airflow can flow unimpeded.

[0029] Furthermore, the aroma pack is easy to replace. When the housing is opened, the mounting flap can be pushed out and tilted by the elastic arm, allowing the user to easily replace the aroma pack.

[0030] The above disclosure merely presents preferred possible embodiments of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention, so that all equivalent technical modifications made by applying the content of the description and the drawings of the solar aromatherapy device according to the invention fall within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention. Reference symbol list 10 sockets 12 Wall mounting plate 120 Mounting opening 122 Lower locking hook 14 support frames 141 Upper frame 142 side frames 1420 Linkage section 143 Front frame 145 Elastic arm 16 Upper mounting bracket 18 puncture structure 181, 182 Piercing part 19 Lower mounting bracket 20 cases 22 Front panel 220 viewing windows 24 side panel 240 Side gas through hole 26 Base plate 260 Lower Gas Through Hole 262 Hook attachment 2621 Release hole 30 Aroma Packets 31 Recording sleeve 32 Stepped section 33 Tearable Membrane 34 Flexible microporous membrane 40 Mounting flap 42 Holding arm 44 Stop bar 50 solar panels 60 Oscillating device 61 Connecting part 62 Swing rod 63 sheets 65 Recording section 68 Drive module 70 support 71 support posts 72 locking hooks

Claims

[1] Solar aromatherapy device, comprising: - a base (10) comprising a wall mounting plate (12), a support frame (14) and a piercing structure (18), wherein the support frame (14) is connected to the front side of the wall mounting plate (12) and the piercing structure (18) is connected to the support frame (14); - a housing (20) removably connected to the base (10), having a viewing window (220) and movable between an open position and a closed position; - a mounting flap (40) which is rotatably arranged at the front end of the support frame (14) and has two holding arms (42), wherein the two holding arms (42) are arranged on two opposite sides of the mounting flap (40); - a solar panel (50) located on top of the housing (20); - an aroma package (30) which is arranged interchangeably between the two holding arms (42) of the mounting flap (40); and - an oscillating device (60) arranged within the support frame (14) of the base (10) and electrically connected to the solar panel (50) to receive electrical energy; wherein the piercing structure (18) can be used to pierce the aroma package (30) when the mounting flap (40) containing the aroma package (30) is in the closed position; wherein the oscillating device (60) can perform a pendulum movement and thereby generate an air flow in order to spread a volatile liquid present in the aroma package (30). [2] Solar aromatherapy device according to claim 1, wherein the oscillating device (60) comprises a connecting part (61), an oscillating rod (62), a detecting section (65) and a blade (63), wherein - the connecting part (61) is attached to the top of the support frame (14), - the oscillating rod (62) is connected at its upper end to the connecting part (61) and at the other end to the detection section (65), - the blade (63) is arranged on the oscillating rod (62). [3] Solar aromatherapy device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the housing (20) has a front panel (22), two side panels (24) and a base panel (26), wherein - the base plate (26) is connected to the front panel (22) and forms an obtuse angle with the front panel (22), - the two side plates (24) are arranged on both sides of the oscillating device (60) and are each provided with a plurality of lateral gas passage holes (240), - the blade (63) swings between the two side plates (24), - the base plate (26) is provided with several lower gas passage holes (260). [4] The solar aromatherapy device according to claim 3, further comprising a support (70) having a plurality of support posts (71) and a plurality of locking hooks (72), wherein the plurality of locking hooks (72) engage the lower gas passage holes while the support posts (71) abut the lower gas passage holes (260). [5] Solar aromatherapy device according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein in a very lower region of the mounting flap (40) there is also provided a stop bar (44) which is U-shaped and is connected to the two holding arms (42) in a very lower region thereof in order to act as a stop for the lower edge of the aroma package (30). [6] Solar aromatherapy device according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the aroma package (30) comprises at least one receiving shell (31), a flexible microporous membrane (34) and a rupturable membrane (33), wherein - a stepped section is formed around the receiving sleeve (31), - the receiving shell (31) contains a volatile liquid, - the flexible microporous membrane (34) covers the circumference of the receiving sleeve (31), - the rupturable membrane (33) covers the periphery of the stepped portion (32) and is located on the inside of the flexible microporous membrane (34). [7] Solar aromatherapy device according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the support frame (14) comprises a wall mounting plate (12) forming a mounting opening (120), wherein the support frame (14) is connected to the edge of the mounting opening (120), and wherein the support frame (14) comprises an upper frame (141), two side frames (142) and a front frame (143), wherein - the two side frames (142) are arranged on both sides of the upper frame (141) and are connected to it, - the front frame (143) is located between the two side frames (142) and is connected both to these and to the front edge of the upper frame (141), the front frame (143) having substantially the shape of an inverted U, - the mounting flap (40) is rotatably connected to the upper edge of the front frame (143), - the piercing structure (18) protrudes from the front frame (143) and comprises a piercing part (181, 182) pointing towards the mounting flap (40). [8] Solar aromatherapy device according to claim 7, wherein the support frame (14) further comprises two hinge sections (1420) arranged on both sides of the upper edge of the front frame (143), wherein the two holding arms (42) of the mounting flap (40) are each hinged by their upper end to one of the two hinge sections (1420). [9] Solar aromatherapy device according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the front frame (143) has an elastic arm (145) which projects forwardly from the front frame (143) and is arranged below the upper frame (141), the elastic arm (145) resiliently abutting the mounting flap (40). [10] Solar aromatherapy device according to one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the base (10) further comprises an upper mounting bracket (16) and a lower mounting bracket (19), wherein - the upper mounting bracket (16) is arranged on the wall mounting plate (12) and is located above the upper frame (141), - the oscillating device (60) is fixedly mounted with its upper end on the upper mounting bracket (16) and is guided through the upper frame (141), - the lower mounting bracket (19) is arranged in a very lower region of the wall mounting plate (12) and accommodates a drive module (68) which is located below the support frame (14) and is electrically connected to the solar panel (50), wherein the drive module (68) can cause the oscillating device (60) to oscillate back and forth when energized.

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