Bathing article-involving solid bathing agent

Abstract

To provide a bathing article-involving solid bathing agent that can save time and labor in the preparation of bathing articles.SOLUTION: A bathing article-involving solid bathing agent 10 according to the present invention involves a compressed and solidified bathing article 13 in an internal space 11 of a solid bathing agent 1 which is formed of a water-soluble material, and inside which has a hollow space of a specified volume. An external shape of the solid bathing agent 1 is formed as a sphere, a column, a polyhedron, or a shape that embodies a specified design in three dimensions, and when it is immersed partially or entirely in water or hot water and dissolved, the bathing article 13 is exposed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a solid bath additive that contains a bath product. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a solid bath additive that is intended to provide entertainment value in addition to the inherent medicinal effects of the solid bath additive by storing a toy inside the solid bath additive.

[0003] On the other hand, Patent Document 2 discloses compressing and solidifying a towel to make it small so that it can be easily carried when traveling or in the event of a disaster. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 10-306021 [Patent Document 2] Registered Utility Model No. 3143937 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a solid bath additive contained in a bath product, which can eliminate the need to prepare bath products. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 is a solid bath additive formed from a water-soluble material and having an internal space that is a hollow cavity of a specified volume inside, the internal space containing compressed and solidified bath products, the outer shape of the solid bath additive being formed in a spherical, cylindrical, polyhedral, or a shape that three-dimensionally embodies a specified design, and the solid bath additive is immersed in part or in whole in water or hot water and dissolves, exposing the bath products. The invention described in claim 2 is a solid bath additive contained in the bath product described in claim 1, characterized in that the bath product is stored in an internal container made of a water-insoluble material. The invention described in claim 3 is the bath additive contained in the bath product described in claim 2, characterized in that the inner container is formed from a water-permeable material or structure. The invention described in claim 4 is the solid bath additive contained in the bath product described in claim 2, characterized in that the inner container is formed of a water-proof material or structure. The invention described in claim 5 is a solid bath additive contained in a bath product described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the volume of the internal space is 30 / 100 or more of the volume of the solid bath additive, the center of mass and the geometric center of the solid bath additive are located at different positions, the center of mass is located at a location other than the internal space, and the apparent specific gravity is less than 1. The invention described in claim 6 is a solid bath additive contained in a bath product described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the bath product includes any one of a towel, a sponge, soap, shampoo, and body soap. Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to this invention, by storing bathing supplies in the solid bath additive, the trouble of having to prepare them separately can be eliminated.

[0008] In addition, the solid bath additives dissolve while floating in the water or hot water, without sinking, so their position and remaining amount can be checked at any time, and they diffuse and dissolve smoothly into the bath water.

[0009] Furthermore, by appropriately adjusting the position of the center of mass of the solid bath additive, the specific gravity of the solid bath additive contained in the bathing item, and the volume of the internal space, it is possible to float the solid bath additive in water or hot water with the desired side facing above the water surface, thereby enabling it to be used as a toy. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1A and 1B are a schematic side view and a cross-sectional side view of a solid bath additive according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] 1 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of a solid bath additive contained in a bath product according to an embodiment of the invention. [Diagram 3] 1 is a schematic side cross-sectional view showing a modified example of a solid bath additive contained in a bath product according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 1A and 1B are a schematic side view and a cross-sectional side view of a solid bath additive contained in a bath product according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 5] 1A and 1B are a schematic side view and a cross-sectional side view of a solid bath additive contained in a bath product according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] The embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which the size, spacing, number and other details of each component in the drawings are greatly simplified and exaggerated compared to the actual objects in order to aid in visibility and understanding.

[0012] FIG. 1 is a schematic side view (a) and a schematic cross-sectional side view (b) of a solid bath additive according to an embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional side view of the solid bath additive contained in the bath product.

[0013] The solid bath agent 1 is a sphere made of a water-soluble material and has a diameter of 25 to 55 mm, and has an internal space 11 that is a cavity of a predetermined volume formed inside. First, the components of the solid bath agent 1 are preferably inorganic salts, such as sodium carbonate, calcium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium sesquicarbonate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, or sodium metasilicate, as the main component for the warming effect, cleaning effect, and softening effect of the bath water. Furthermore, in order to enhance the warming effect, the solid bath agent may contain herbal medicines, such as fennel, Scutellaria Root, Phellodendron Bark, chamomile, magnolia bark, fermented rice extract, Jelly Root, Calamus, Cnidium Hume, Tangerine Pepper, Angelica Root, Spruce, Red Pepper, Carrot, Yuzu, Artemisia Princeps, Scutellaria Baicalensis, Mint Leaf, Ginger, Licorice, and Cinnamon Bark. In addition, liquid lanolin, jojoba oil, glycerin, casein, stearyl alcohol, olive oil, soybean oil, liquid paraffin, white petrolatum, propylene glycol, skimmed milk powder, squalane, honey, polyethylene glycol, rice germ oil, etc. may be contained for moisturizing effect. In addition, coloring agents, such as riboflavin (vitamin B2), carotene, chlorophyll, yellow No. 202-(1), yellow No. 4, blue No. 1, green No. 201, green No. 204, etc., may be contained for coloring the hot water. In addition, enzymes, such as papain, pancreatin, protease, etc., may be contained for skin cleansing effect. In addition, organic acids, such as succinic acid, fumaric acid, malic acid, citric acid, maleic acid, tartaric acid, lactic acid, etc., may be contained in combination with carbonates, such as sodium bicarbonate and sodium chloride, as foaming agents for generating carbon dioxide gas. In addition, fragrances, such as known natural fragrances and synthetic fragrances, may be contained. The solid bath additive 1 is made by compressing these powdered ingredients into a specific shape. In this embodiment, the specific shape is a sphere, but it is not limited to this and may be a sphere, a column, a polyhedron, or a shape that embodies a specific design in three dimensions.

[0014] The internal space 11 is a cavity formed inside the solid bath additive 1, and its volume must be at least large enough to accommodate the compressed bathing goods 13. Here, if the solid bath additive 10 enclosed in the bathing goods is to be made to float in water or hot water, the volume of the internal space 11 is preferably 30% or more, and more preferably 50% or more, of the volume of the solid bath additive 1. In addition, the shape can be any shape as long as it can accommodate the internal container 12 and the bathing goods 13.

[0015] Furthermore, if the solid bath additive 1 is to be oriented in a specific direction above the water surface when it is suspended in water or hot water, it is preferable that the center of mass M and the geometric center G are in different positions. In this way, the position where the center of mass M is located faces downward (below the water surface). Furthermore, in order to always have the internal space facing above the water surface, it is preferable that the center of mass M is located in a place other than the internal space 11.

[0016] Compressed and solidified bathing supplies 13 are contained within the internal space 11. The bathing supplies 13 are preferably bathing-related supplies that can be compressed to reduce and solidify into a size that can be stored in the internal space 11. For example, towels and sponges are preferable. In the case of towels, the material is preferably either polyester or cotton, or a mixture of both. On the other hand, even if they cannot be compressed and solidified, they can still be stored if the amount (volume) used in one bath is equal to or less than the volume of the internal space 11. For example, they are consumables such as shampoo, rinse, soap, and body wash.

[0017] The compressed and solidified bathing supplies 13 may be stored in the internal space 11 as they are, but are preferably stored in an internal container 12 so that they do not easily lose their shape. The internal container 12 is preferably made of a water-insoluble material. For example, a known plastic capsule that can be divided into two may be used, or the internal container 12 may be tightly packed with a known heat shrinkable film. Liquids such as shampoo, rinse, and body soap are preferably stored in an aluminum vapor deposition pack. Here, the internal container 12 is not limited to a spherical shape, and any shape may be used as long as it can be stored in the internal space 11.

[0018] When the internal container 12 is stored, it is preferable that the excess space in the internal space 11 is as small as possible. In other words, it is preferable that the surface of the internal container 12 is in contact with the inner wall of the internal space 11. In this case, as shown in Fig. 3, the internal container 12 is embedded in the solid bath additive 1, which reduces the risk that the solid bath additive 1 will easily lose its shape due to impact or external force. The same applies when the bathing supplies 13 are stored directly in the internal space 11 without using the internal container 12.

[0019] By adopting such a form, the solid bath additive 1 dissolves in water or hot water, and the bathing item 13 is exposed.

[0020] Here, in order to restore the shape of the compressed and solidified bathing supplies, the compressed state is generally released with water or hot water, but it is preferable to form the inner container 12 from a water-permeable material or structure, since this allows for smooth restoration of the shape. As the water-permeable material, paper, cloth, porous materials, etc. can be used. Furthermore, as the water-permeable structure, through holes or a net shape formed in the inner container 12 are preferable.

[0021] On the other hand, when the bathing goods 13 are consumables such as the above-mentioned shampoo and soap, especially liquids, they are preferably made of a waterproof material or structure so that they do not flow out into the bath. For example, it is preferable to use a sealed plastic capsule or the above-mentioned aluminum vapor deposition pack.

[0022] In order for the solid bath additive 10 contained in the bath product to float in water or hot water, it is preferable to adjust the weight and volume of the solid bath additive 1, the volume of the internal space 11, and the weights of the internal container 12 and the bath product 13 so that its apparent specific gravity (the ratio of the density of the solid bath additive 10 contained in the bath product (the value obtained by dividing the weight by its volume) to the density of water) is less than 1.

[0023] As the solid bath agent 10 contained in the bathing product remains floating near the water surface, the dissolved components sink from the water surface toward the bottom of the bath and are diffused throughout the bath by thermal convection of the bath water.

[0024] According to this invention, by storing the bathing supplies 13 in the solid bath additive 1, the trouble of separately preparing them can be eliminated.

[0025] In addition, the solid bath additive 1 does not sink in water or hot water but dissolves while floating, so its position and remaining amount can be checked at any time, and further, diffusion and dissolution into the bath water proceed smoothly.

[0026] Furthermore, by appropriately adjusting the position of the center of mass M of the solid bath additive 1, the specific gravity of the solid bath additive 10 contained in the bathing product, and the volume of the internal space 11, it is possible to float the solid bath additive in water or hot water with the desired side facing above the water surface, thereby enabling the product to be used as a toy.

[0027] Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. It is not limited to this, but also extends to other forms that can be considered equivalent.

[0028] For example, the solid bath additive 1 is not limited to a spherical shape as in the embodiment, but may be formed in a spherical, cylindrical, polyhedral, or a shape that embodies a specific design in three dimensions. For example, the solid bath additive 20 contained in the bathing product in Fig. 3 is shaped like a ship, and by forming the shape into a vehicle or machine in this way, it is possible to obtain a function as a toy. In this case, it is preferable that the internal space 21 is formed in a position facing above the water surface (here, the bridge of a ship).

[0029] Similarly, the solid bath additive 30 in the bath product shown in Fig. 4 is shaped like a whale, but the same effect can be obtained with other water-related creatures such as marine mammals, fish, amphibians, etc. In this case, it is preferable that the internal space 31 is generated on the side of the creature that normally faces upward in water (here, above the head).

[0030] Furthermore, it is possible to store two or more bath products or two or more types of bath products in one solid bath additive. [Explanation of symbols]

[0031] 1, 2, 3 Bath Salts 11, 21, 31 Inner space 12, 22, 32 Inner container 13, 23, 33 Bathing supplies G geometric center M center of mass

Claims

1. A solid bath additive is made of a water-soluble material and has an internal space of a predetermined volume, and a compressed and solidified bathing product is contained in the internal space of the solid bath additive. The outer shape of the solid bath agent is formed into a spherical, columnar, polyhedral, or a shape that three-dimensionally embodies a predetermined design, The solid bath agent is partially or entirely immersed in water or hot water and dissolved to expose the bathing product. A bath product containing a solid bath additive.

2. The bath product is contained in an inner container formed of a water-insoluble material. The bath product according to claim 1, characterized in that the solid bath additive is contained in the bath product.

3. The inner container is formed of a water-permeable material or structure. The bath product according to claim 2, characterized in that the solid bath additive is contained in the bath product.

4. The inner container is formed of a water-impermeable material or structure. The bath product according to claim 2, characterized in that the solid bath additive is contained in the bath product.

5. The volume of the internal space is 30% or more of the volume of the solid bath agent; The solid bath agent has a center of mass and a geometric center at different positions, and the center of mass is located at a position other than the internal space, The apparent specific gravity is less than 1. The bath product according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the bath additive is a solid bath additive.

6. The bathing product includes any one of a towel, a sponge, soap, shampoo, and a body wash. The bath product according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the bath additive is a solid bath additive.

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