Incense smoke accumulation device

Abstract

To provide a device that enables a user to enjoy an incense comfortably by accumulating smoke generated from the incense and slowly discharging the smoke to a space.SOLUTION: An incense smoke accumulation device 1 includes: a smoke accumulation part 3 installed in an upper part of a burnt incense 6 with a space 7 from the incense 6; a support part 4 supporting the smoke accumulation part 3; an incense installation part 2; and an illumination part 5. The smoke accumulation part 3 has an opening 3a that allows smoke from the incense to be taken into the inside. The smoke from the incense 2 is accumulated in the smoke accumulation part 3 and is gradually discharged to the space.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention is an instrument used together with incense sticks.

Background Art

[0002] Incense sticks of various shapes such as straight incense sticks, cone-shaped, spiral-shaped, and bamboo stick-shaped have been developed. Lighting an incense stick and feeling the smoke is the way to enjoy incense. Conventionally, when using incense, incense holders, incense trays, incense burners, etc. have been used. Furthermore, recently, instruments for enjoying the flow of smoke, such as those described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 and Non-Patent Documents 1 and 2, have been developed.

[0003] The lighting device (1) for incense described in Patent Document 1 (the reference numerals in parentheses relate to prior art documents. The same applies hereinafter) is a device including a transparent or translucent main body portion (4) capable of accommodating an instrument for burning incense therein, an upper ventilation port portion (3) and a lower ventilation port portion (6) provided in the upper and lower portions of the main body portion (4), and a lighting portion (2) provided in the upper portion. The lighting portion (2) is capable of illuminating the inside of the main body portion (4) from above downward.

[0004] The smoke drawing device (1) described in Patent Document 2 is a device including a placement member (3) on which a smoke generating member (9) is placed, an upper container (5) disposed above the placement member (3) that receives the smoke generated by the smoke generating member (9) and rising therein, and a lower container (7) having translucency disposed below the placement member (3). The smoke drawing device (1) is a device that circulates the smoke received by the upper container (5) and descending through the through hole (3a) of the placement member (3) inside the lower container (7) to draw an irregular pattern on the smoke.

[0005] The instrument described in Non-Patent Document 1 is an instrument in which a straight incense stick is hung inside a transparent cylindrical main body, and light is applied from the lower part of the main body so that the flow of smoke inside the main body can be observed.

[0006] The device described in Non-Patent Document 2 has the same structure as the device described in Patent Document 2. That is, a plate is placed on top of the lower transparent cylindrical body, a stick-type incense is placed on the plate, lit, and a translucent upper glass is placed over the plate. The smoke from the incense slowly falls into the lower body. Since a lighting unit is provided at the lower part of the body, the flow of smoke in the body can be appreciated.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Non-Patent Documents

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Non-Patent Document 1

Non-Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0009] Conventionally, there has been no device that stores the smoke generated from incense and slowly releases it into the space. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a device that stores the smoke generated from incense, slowly releases it into the space, and allows one to enjoy the incense comfortably.

[0010] Here, the differences between the present invention and the inventions described in the prior art documents will be explained. In the incense lighting device (1) described in Patent Document 1, smoke is generated inside the main body (4), and the smoke generated inside the main body (4) is discharged to the outside through the ventilation port. Inside the main body (4), there is an ignition part of the incense. On the other hand, in the present invention, the ignition part of the incense exists in a space that is not surrounded. In this regard, the present invention is different from the incense lighting device (1) described in Patent Document 1.

[0011] In the smoke drawing device (1) described in Patent Document 2, an ignition part of the incense exists between the upper container (5) and the lower container (7). On the other hand, in the present invention, the ignition part of the incense exists in a space that is not surrounded. In this regard, the present invention is different from the smoke drawing device (1) described in Patent Document 2.

[0012] In the instrument described in Non-Patent Document 1, an ignition point of the incense exists inside a transparent cylindrical main body. On the other hand, in the present invention, the ignition part of the incense exists in a space that is not surrounded. In this regard, the present invention is different from the instrument described in Non-Patent Document 1.

[0013] In the instrument described in Non-Patent Document 2, an ignition part of the incense exists between the lower transparent cylindrical main body and the upper glass. On the other hand, in the present invention, the ignition part of the incense exists in a space that is not surrounded. In this regard, the present invention is different from the instrument described in Non-Patent Document 2.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0014] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following features. The present invention is an incense smoke reservoir device comprising a smoke reservoir part that is installed with a space left from the incense above the burned incense, and a support part that supports the smoke reservoir part. The smoke reservoir part has an opening capable of taking in smoke from the incense into the interior.

[0015] Preferably, it is further provided with a lighting part capable of illuminating the inside of the smoke reservoir part with light.

[0016] Preferably, the smoke reservoir may be provided with a vent portion.

[0017] Preferably, the size of the opening of the vent portion may be adjustable.

[0018] Preferably, it may further include an incense placement portion that serves as a base for the support portion and has a function as an incense holder, an incense tray, or an incense burner, or on which an incense holder, an incense tray, or an incense burner can be placed.

[0019] Preferably, the smoke reservoir may be transparent or translucent.

[0020] Also, the smoke reservoirs may be stacked in plurality.

Advantages of the Invention

[0021] Through the opening of the smoke reservoir, the smoke of the incense is accumulated in the smoke reservoir, and gradually, the accumulated smoke is released into the space.

[0022] If the inside of the smoke reservoir is illuminated with light, an unprecedented aesthetic feeling can be obtained.

[0023] By providing the vent portion, the smoke accumulated in the smoke reservoir can be gradually released into the space. Furthermore, if the size of the opening of the vent portion can be adjusted, the amount of smoke released into the space can be adjusted.

[0024] By further providing the incense placement portion, the smoke reservoir can be stabilized and can also be used for installation of an incense holder or the like and for purposes such as an incense holder.

[0025] If the smoke reservoir is made transparent or translucent, the accumulated smoke can be visually recognized.

[0026] These and other objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0028] (First Embodiment) In FIG. 1, the incense smoke reservoir 1 according to the first embodiment includes an incense placement part 2, a smoke reservoir part 3, a support part 4, and a lighting part 5.

[0029] The incense placement part 2 serves as the base of the support part 4 and is a member on which an instrument for placing an incense such as an incense holder, an incense tray, or an incense burner can be placed. Further, the incense placement part 2 itself may have the functions of an incense holder, an incense tray, or an incense burner. Note that the material, shape, etc. of the incense placement part 2 are not limited to those shown in the figure. The incense placed on the incense placement part 2 receives oxygen supply from above the space 7, is ignited, and emits smoke.

[0030] The smoke reservoir 3 is transparent, translucent, or opaque and has an opening 3a at the lower part. Although the illustrated smoke reservoir 3 is shown as a transparent cylindrical shape with the lower part being the opening 3a, the material, shape, etc. are not limited to those shown. The smoke reservoir 3 has at least one ventilation opening 3b at the upper part.

[0031] The smoke reservoir 3 is provided with a lighting unit 5 such as an LED at the upper part. Note that the power source and electrical circuit for driving the lighting unit 5 may be built into the upper part of the smoke reservoir 3a, may be built into the support part 4, or may be built into the incense placement part 2, and do not limit the present invention. Also, the power source may be supplied from outside the incense-smoking device 1.

[0032] The support part 4 is a member for supporting the smoke reservoir 3. The smoke reservoir 3 is provided away from the incense placement part 2 so that a space 7 is formed between the smoke reservoir 3 and the incense placement part 2. The support part 4 is connected to the incense placement part 2.

[0033] Since the incense obtains oxygen from the space 7, even if the ventilation opening 3b is not provided in the smoke reservoir 3, the incense can continue to burn, so the smoke can be stored in the smoke reservoir 3 even without the ventilation opening 3b. Note that the ventilation opening 3b may be made openable and closable so that the size of the ventilation opening can be adjusted.

[0034] Also, since the smoke can be stored in the smoke reservoir 3 without shining light on the smoke, the lighting unit 5 may not be provided.

[0035] With respect to the incense-smoking device 1 configured as described above, as shown in FIG. 2, when the incense 6 is burned, the smoke rises and enters the smoke reservoir 3 through the opening 3a, so the smoke accumulates in the smoke reservoir 3. As shown in FIG. 2, if the lighting unit 5 irradiates light from above, the flow of the smoke and the state where the smoke is accumulating can be appreciated, and a sense of beauty that has never been seen before can be enjoyed. The smoke accumulated in the smoke reservoir 3 is gradually released into the space through the opening 3a and the ventilation opening 3b, and the incense can be enjoyed comfortably.

[0036] If the size of the ventilation port 3b can be adjusted, the amount of smoke discharged can be adjusted.

[0037] (Second Embodiment) In FIG. 3, the smoke storage device 1 according to the second embodiment has a structure in which a lighting unit 5 is provided below the smoke storage unit 3. Other aspects are the same as those of the first embodiment. If the lighting unit 5 is composed only of LEDs, the lighting unit 5 can be made small, and for example, the lighting unit 5 can be attached to a rod that spans a part of the opening 3a. Wiring and the like should be appropriately hidden with decorative members.

[0038] According to such a second embodiment, since light can be irradiated from below upward, a smoke storage device 1 is provided that can observe the flow of smoke while storing smoke.

[0039] (Third Embodiment) In FIG. 4, the smoke storage device 1 according to the third embodiment has a structure in which a lighting unit 5 is provided on the side of the smoke storage unit 3. Other aspects are the same as those of the first embodiment. If the lighting unit 5 is composed only of LEDs, the lighting unit 5 can be made small, and for example, the lighting unit 5 can be attached to the side of the smoke storage unit 3. Wiring and the like should be appropriately hidden with decorative members.

[0040] According to such a third embodiment, since light can be irradiated from the side, a smoke storage device 1 is provided that can observe the flow of smoke while storing smoke.

[0041] In addition, the lighting unit 5 may be provided not in the smoke storage unit 3 but in the incense placement unit 2, the support unit 4, or other appropriate locations. That is, the lighting unit 5 may be installed at a position where light can be applied to the smoke.

[0042] (Fourth Embodiment) There may also be a need to use a favorite item as an incense holder, incense dish, or incense burner. In that case, it is advisable to place a favorite incense holder or the like on the incense placement section 2 of the first to third embodiments for use.

[0043] Also, as in the fourth embodiment, instead of providing the incense placement section 2 in the smoke retention device 1, a configuration as shown in FIG. 4 can be considered, where a favorite incense stand 8 or the like is used and the smoke retention section 3 is placed thereon.

[0044] In this case, a base 4a may be configured in the support section 4 so that the smoke retention section 3 does not fall over, but the specific shape and structure can be designed as appropriate.

[0045] Note that it is assumed that the smoke retention section 3 of the smoke retention device 1 according to the fourth embodiment is not provided with a lighting section or a ventilation port section. Also, although a spherical shape is used as the shape of the smoke retention section 3, this is just an example and does not limit the present invention.

[0046] In the above first to fourth embodiments, since the oxygen supplied to the incense is not blocked, the combustion of the incense is carried out more efficiently than in the prior art exemplified at the beginning. Due to the presence of the space 7, there may be a somewhat case where smoke leaks from that part, but most of the smoke will be temporarily retained in the smoke retention section 3 by the updraft. And gradually, if there is a structure with an opening 3a and a ventilation port section 3b, the smoke will be released from the ventilation port section 3b into the space.

[0047] If a configuration is adopted in which a lighting section 5 is provided to shine light on the smoke retention section 3, a sense of beauty that has never existed before can be enjoyed.

[0048] Note that the shape of the incense is not limited to a straight stick incense, and it can be any shape such as a cone shape, a spiral shape, or a bamboo stick shape.

[0049] Using FIGS. 6 to 8, other modifications will be described. As shown in Fig. 6, a smoke reservoir device 1 may be configured such that two smoke reservoir parts 3 are provided in an upper and lower stacked manner. With this structure, smoke will accumulate vertically, and a new aesthetic feeling can be obtained. As shown in Fig. 7, the smoke reservoir device 1 may be configured with a plurality of support parts 4. This increases the stability and also improves the design. Note that three or more smoke reservoir parts 3 may be provided vertically or horizontally. As shown in Fig. 8, the smoke reservoir device 1 may be configured with the support part 4 in a rectangular shape. This increases the stability and also improves the design. Also, the ventilation opening 3b may be of an opening and closing type that slides left and right, slides up and down, or rotates to open and close, as long as the size of the opening can be adjusted. In these modifications, the ventilation opening may not be provided.

[0050] Although the present invention has been described in detail above, the foregoing description is merely illustrative of the present invention in every respect and is not intended to limit its scope. Needless to say, various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. The constituent elements of the invention disclosed in this specification are each to be regarded as independently constituting a separate invention. Inventions obtained by combining each constituent element in any combination method are also to be included in the present invention. Regarding the specific expressions in this specification, they are merely illustrative, and the present invention is to include those obtained by conceptualizing the illustrative expressions.

Industrial Applicability

[0051] The present invention is a smoke reservoir device and is industrially applicable.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0052] 1 Smoke reservoir device 2 Incense placement part 3 Smoke reservoir part 3a Opening part 3b Ventilation opening part 4 Support part 5 Lighting part 6 Incense 7 spaces 8 favorite incense burners, etc.

Claims

1. At the upper part of the burned incense, there is a smoke reservoir installed with a space left from the incense, and a support part for supporting the smoke reservoir, wherein the smoke reservoir has an opening capable of taking in the smoke from the incense, and is a smoke reservoir device for incense.

2. The smoke reservoir device for incense according to Claim 1, further comprising an illuminating part capable of illuminating the inside of the smoke reservoir with light.

3. The smoke reservoir device for incense according to Claim 1, wherein the smoke reservoir is provided with a ventilation port part.

4. The smoke reservoir device for incense according to Claim 3, wherein the size of the opening of the ventilation port part is adjustable.

5. The smoke reservoir device for incense according to Claim 1, further comprising an incense installation part that serves as a base of the support part and has a function as an incense holder, an incense tray, or an incense burner, or on which an incense holder, an incense tray, or an incense burner can be placed.

6. The smoke reservoir device for incense according to Claim 1, wherein the smoke reservoir is transparent or translucent.

7. The smoke reservoir device for incense according to Claim 1, wherein the smoke reservoirs are stacked in multiple layers.

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