Ignition agent and method for manufacturing the same

Abstract

To provide a technique for solving following problems: a trend toward a convenient ignition agent continues to accelerate, taking into consideration various needs of users; a conventional ignition agent is not always easy to use when starting a fire, such as for a bonfire; specifically, a conventional ignition agent does not necessarily have a sufficient ignition property being a key issue; and for example, in a disaster area where an electrical energy infrastructure for heating and other purposes is not functioning properly for a strong demand for inexpensive ignition agent that can be used to easily start bonfires and other fires even in bad weather.SOLUTION: There is provided an ignition agent 1 that has a base material 10 made of solidified paper fibers 11 and a wax material 20 is impregnated with the base material 10.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a fire starter for bonfires and the like, and a method for producing the fire starter. [Background technology]

[0002] A known type of combustion wood has a main body with upper and lower ends, capable of standing on its own with a cooking utensil placed on the upper end, a bottom formed at the upper end of the main body, a recess for storing charcoal inside, and ventilation holes connecting the bottom to the bottom surface or outer peripheral surface of the main body, the bottom having an ignition agent placing section and a charcoal placing section, the charcoal placing section being arranged around the ignition agent placing section at a lower position than the ignition agent placing section, and the ventilation holes connecting to the ignition agent placing section at the bottom (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 7286120 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Incidentally, the present inventors believe that the trend toward demand for convenient ignition agents that take into consideration the various needs of users will continue to accelerate.

[0005] However, the present inventors have noticed that conventional fire starters are not necessarily easy to use when starting a fire, such as for a bonfire.

[0006] More specifically, the inventors have noticed that conventional ignition agents do not necessarily have sufficiently good ignition properties, which is the essential point, and that there is a strong demand for inexpensive ignition agents that can be used to easily start a bonfire or the like even in bad weather, for example, at disaster sites where the electrical energy infrastructure for heating and the like is not functioning properly.

[0007] In consideration of the above-mentioned conventional problems, the present invention aims to provide an ignition agent and a method for manufacturing the ignition agent that can improve usability when lighting a fire for a bonfire or the like. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The first aspect of the present invention is a paper sheet comprising a matrix made of solidified paper fibers, The ignition agent is characterized in that the base material is impregnated with a brazing material.

[0009] In a second aspect of the present invention, the base material has a plate shape, The ignition agent of the first invention is characterized in that the brazing material is impregnated into the center of the plate-shaped body but not into the outer periphery of the plate-shaped body.

[0010] A third aspect of the present invention is a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device, wherein the base material has a rod shape, The first aspect of the present invention is an ignition agent characterized in that the brazing material is impregnated into one end of the rod-shaped body but not into the other end of the rod-shaped body.

[0011] A fourth aspect of the present invention is the ignition agent according to the first aspect of the present invention, further comprising an ignition core provided upright on the surface of the base material.

[0012] The fifth invention of the present invention is the ignition agent according to the first invention of the present invention, further comprising a packaging material made of oil paper that wraps around the base material.

[0013] A sixth aspect of the present invention further includes an ignition wick provided on a surface of the base material, In the ignition agent of the fifth invention, the tip of the ignition wick protrudes outside the packaging material.

[0014] A seventh aspect of the present invention is the oil paper having plasticity, The fifth aspect of the present invention is an ignition agent characterized in that the folded, square-shaped oil paper portion is provided so as to be able to expand upward.

[0015] An eighth aspect of the present invention is a method for manufacturing a paper sheet, wherein the oil paper is plastic, The fifth aspect of the present invention is an ignition agent characterized in that the folded petal-shaped oil paper portion is provided so as to be able to expand laterally.

[0016] A 9th aspect of the present invention is the ignition agent according to the 1st aspect of the present invention, wherein a plurality of holes or apertures are formed in said base material.

[0017] A tenth aspect of the present invention is the ignition agent according to the first aspect of the present invention, wherein said paper fibers on the surface of said base material are fluffed.

[0018] The eleventh aspect of the present invention is the ignition agent according to the first aspect of the present invention, wherein cracks are formed on the surface of said base material.

[0019] A twelfth aspect of the present invention is a method for manufacturing a cardboard product, comprising: a dissolving step of dissolving paper fibers of the cardboard product in water; a solidification step in which the dissolved paper fibers are placed in a mold and solidified by compression using a compressor; a drying step of drying the solidified paper fibers; an impregnation step of impregnating the dried paper fibers with a wax material; The method for producing an ignition agent is characterized by comprising the steps of: [Effects of the Invention]

[0020] The present invention makes it possible to improve ease of use when lighting a fire for a bonfire or the like. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0021] [Figure 1] (a) A schematic plan view of an ignition agent according to an embodiment of the present invention, (b) A schematic left side view of an ignition agent according to an embodiment of the present invention, and (c) A schematic front view of an ignition agent according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a schematic perspective view of an ignition agent according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 3] (a) A schematic plan view of an ignition agent according to a first modified example of an embodiment of the present invention, (b) A schematic left side view of an ignition agent according to a first modified example of an embodiment of the present invention, and (c) A schematic front view of an ignition agent according to a first modified example of an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 1 is a schematic perspective view (part 1) of an ignition agent according to a first modified example of an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 5] (a) An explanatory diagram of a dissolving step in a method for producing an ignition agent according to an embodiment of the present invention; (b) An explanatory diagram of a solidifying step in a method for producing an ignition agent according to an embodiment of the present invention; (c) An explanatory diagram of a drying step in a method for producing an ignition agent according to an embodiment of the present invention; (d) An explanatory diagram of an impregnation step in a method for producing an ignition agent according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] Schematic perspective view (part 2) of an ignition agent according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] Schematic perspective view of an ignition agent according to an embodiment of the present invention (part 3) [Figure 8] Schematic perspective view of an ignition agent according to an embodiment of the present invention (part 4) [Figure 9] 1 is a schematic perspective view (part 2) of an ignition agent according to a first modified example of an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 10] 1 is a schematic perspective view (part 3) of an ignition agent according to a first modified example of an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 11] 1 is a schematic perspective view (part 4) of an ignition agent according to a first modified example of an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view of an ignition agent according to a second modified example of the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view of an ignition agent according to a third modified example of the embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0022] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0023] Similarly, some components may not be shown in the drawings, or may be shown in perspective or in simplified form.

[0024] While explaining the ignition agent 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, a method for producing the ignition agent according to the present invention will also be explained.

[0025] (1) First, mainly with reference to FIGS. 1(a), 1(b), 1(c) and 2, an ignition agent 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described.

[0026] Here, Figure 1(a) is a schematic plan view of an ignition agent 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1(b) is a schematic left side view of an ignition agent 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1(c) is a schematic front view of an ignition agent 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 2 is a schematic oblique view (part 1) of an ignition agent 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] The matrix 10 is a matrix made of solidified paper fibers 11.

[0028] Paper fibers 11 from cardboard products 12 and the like can be used to form base material 10. Recycling waste paper and the like not only realizes an inexpensive fire starter 1, but is also expected to contribute to resource conservation and environmental conservation, which are attracting attention as global issues. The paper fibers 11 can be waste paper pulp from which impurities such as printing ink and dust have been removed as necessary, or the paper fibers 11 can be virgin pulp produced directly from wood or the like.

[0029] The base material 10 is impregnated with the brazing material 20 .

[0030] Organic compounds with relatively high melting points, such as animal or vegetable fats and oils, which are raw materials for candles, can be used to form the wax material 20. In some embodiments, the wax material 20 is a natural wax, and in other embodiments, the wax material 20 is a synthetic wax.

[0031] The base material 10 has a plate shape.

[0032] Of course, the plate may have a round or rectangular shape.

[0033] The brazing material 20 is impregnated into the center of the plate-shaped member, but not into the outer periphery of the plate-shaped member.

[0034] Conversely, it is also possible to have the brazing material 20 impregnated into the outer periphery of the plate shape but not into the center of the plate shape, or it is also possible to have the brazing material 20 impregnated into the entire plate shape.

[0035] As shown in FIGS. 3(a), 3(b), 3(c) and 4, the base material 10 may have a rod shape.

[0036] Here, Figure 3(a) is a schematic plan view of the ignition agent 1 of the first modified embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3(b) is a schematic left side view of the ignition agent 1 of the first modified embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3(c) is a schematic front view of the ignition agent 1 of the first modified embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 4 is a schematic oblique view (part 1) of the ignition agent 1 of the first modified embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Of course, the rod shape may be a square rod shape or a round rod shape.

[0038] The brazing material 20 is impregnated into one end of the rod shape, but not into the other end of the rod shape.

[0039] Conversely, it is also possible to consider an embodiment in which the brazing material 20 is impregnated into the other end of the rod shape but not into one end of the rod shape, or an embodiment in which the brazing material 20 is impregnated into the entire rod shape.

[0040] (2) Next, the ignition agent 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail, mainly with reference to FIGS. 5(a), 5(b), 5(c) and 5(d).

[0041] Here, Figure 5(a) is an explanatory diagram of the melting step of an ignition agent manufacturing method of an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5(b) is an explanatory diagram of the solidification step of an ignition agent manufacturing method of an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5(c) is an explanatory diagram of the drying step of an ignition agent manufacturing method of an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 5(d) is an explanatory diagram of the impregnation step of an ignition agent manufacturing method of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] As shown in FIG. 5( a ), the dissolving step is a step in which the paper fibers 11 of the cardboard product 12 are dissolved in water 50 .

[0043] That is, the dissolving step is the first step in the base material production process in which the cardboard product 12 is dissolved in water 50. In the dissolving step, for example, impurity removal treatment and bleaching treatment may be performed at the same time by using chemicals together with the water 50 as needed.

[0044] As shown in FIG. 5( b ), the solidifying step is a step in which the dissolved paper fibers 11 are placed in a mold 60 and solidified by compression using a compressor 70 .

[0045] That is, the solidification step is the second step in the matrix production process, in which the dissolved paper fibers 11 are placed in a mold 60 and compressed and solidified by a compressor 70 to form the matrix 10. A jack device used for automobile maintenance can also be used as the compressor 70. Since the paper fibers 11 are firmly solidified in the solidification step, the combustion ash of the paper fibers 11 after the ignition agent 1 is used is often less likely to scatter.

[0046] As shown in FIG. 5( c ), the drying step is a step in which the solidified paper fibers 11 are dried.

[0047] That is, the drying step is the third step in the preform production process, in which the formed preform 10 is dried. In the drying step, natural drying using draining at room temperature is possible, or artificial drying using an infrared heater and a dehydrator is possible.

[0048] As shown in FIG. 5( d ), the impregnation step is a step in which the dried paper fibers 11 are impregnated with the wax material 20 .

[0049] That is, the impregnation step is the fourth step in the matrix preparation process in which the completely dried matrix 10 is impregnated with the wax material 20. For example, the wax material 20, such as paraffin wax melted by heating, can be easily impregnated into the solidified paper fibers 11 by a simple immersion treatment for about 20 minutes. In the impregnation step, the wax material 20 is thoroughly impregnated into the paper fibers 11, and therefore, the combustion ash of the paper fibers 11 after the fire starter 1 is used is often less likely to scatter.

[0050] (3) Next, the ignition agent 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference mainly to FIGS.

[0051] Here, Figure 6 is a schematic oblique view (part 2) of ignition agent 1 of an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 7 is a schematic oblique view (part 3) of ignition agent 1 of an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 8 is a schematic oblique view (part 4) of ignition agent 1 of an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 9 is a schematic oblique view (part 2) of ignition agent 1 of a first modified embodiment of the present invention, Figure 10 is a schematic oblique view (part 3) of ignition agent 1 of a first modified embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 11 is a schematic oblique view (part 4) of ignition agent 1 of a first modified embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] As shown in FIGS. 6 and 9, the ignition wick 30 is an ignition wick provided upright on the surface of the base material 10.

[0053] Natural fibers such as paper fibers 11 or chemical fibers can be used to form the ignition wick material 30. By erecting the ignition wick material 30 in a location impregnated with the wax material 20, it is expected that ignition performance will often improve; however, when flexibility in the ignition agent manufacturing method is important, it is also possible to adopt a specification in which the ignition wick material 30 is erected in a location that is not impregnated with the wax material 20, if necessary. For example, a configuration in which the lower end of a rigid ignition wick material 30 is detachably attached to the base material 10 is conceivable, or a configuration in which the lower end of a flexible ignition wick material 30 is embedded in the base material 10 is conceivable.

[0054] As shown in FIGS. 7 and 10, the packaging material 40 is made of oil paper 41 and wraps the base material 10.

[0055] Natural fibers, such as paper fibers 11, and synthetic fibers can be used to form packaging material 40. In some embodiments, packaging material 40 is opaque to block light and promote quality preservation of substrate 10, while in other embodiments, packaging material 40 is transparent to allow visual inspection of substrate 10 to confirm its condition.

[0056] As shown in FIGS. 8 and 11, the tip of the ignition wick 30 protrudes outside the packaging material 40.

[0057] Since the tip of the ignition wick 30 that has protruded outside the packaging material 40 can be easily ignited, ignition performance is improved and a user-friendly mode is realized.

[0058] The oil paper 41 is oil paper having plasticity.

[0059] Oil paper 41 not only prevents moisture absorption by base material 10, but is also expected to generate sufficient heat after ignition as the oil component of oil paper 41 burns. Because oil paper 41 has sufficient plasticity, packaging material 40 that wraps base material 10 is unlikely to peel off, even if ignition agent 1 is stored for a long period of time in a warehouse or the like, and deterioration of ignition agent 1 due to the penetration of moisture contained in the air is suppressed.

[0060] As shown in FIG. 12, the folded angular oil paper portion may be provided so as to be able to unfold upward.

[0061] FIG. 12 is a schematic perspective view of an ignition agent 1 according to a second modified example of the embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] The angular oil paper portion of the plastic oil paper 41 can be firmly deployed upward, which contributes to improving ignition performance. In order to make it easier to fold the angular oil paper portion, cuts and creases may be formed.

[0063] Also, as shown in FIG. 13, the oil paper portion may be provided in a folded petal shape so as to be able to spread out laterally.

[0064] FIG. 13 is a schematic perspective view of an ignition agent 1 according to a third modified example of the embodiment of the present invention.

[0065] The petal-shaped oil paper portion of the plastic oil paper 41 can be firmly unfolded to the side, which not only contributes to improving ignition ability but also ensures sufficient fire power after ignition. It is also possible to form cuts and creases in the petal-shaped oil paper portion to make it easier to fold.

[0066] Additionally, multiple holes or apertures may be formed in the base material 10 .

[0067] Such a porous structure allows sufficient air to be supplied to the interior of the base material 10, and it is expected that sufficient heat will be generated after ignition due to the convection phenomenon of the oxygen contained in the air, which will promote the combustion of the ignition agent 1.

[0068] Furthermore, the paper fibers 11 on the surface of the base material 10 may be fluffed.

[0069] For example, the paper fibers 11 on the surface of the base material 10 can be easily fluffed by simple rubbing with a rubbing tool such as an abrasive stone for about 20 minutes. Ignition ability is often improved by such fluffing.

[0070] Also, cracks may be formed on the surface of the base material 10 .

[0071] The cracks formed on the surface of base material 10 allow ignition agent 1 to be easily split, which is convenient when, for example, half of ignition agent 1 is used in the morning and the other half in the afternoon. Such straight or curved cracks can be formed by pressing a ridge formed on the surface of the compression member of compressor 70 during the solidification step, or by cutting ignition agent 1 after completion.

[0072] It goes without saying that the constituent materials and shapes of the base material 10, wax material 20, ignition wick material 30, and packaging material 40 can be varied in various ways, taking into consideration not only the ignition ability and safety when the fire starter 1 is used, but also the convenience of transportation, sale, and disposal before or after use of the fire starter 1. For example, the fire starter 1 can be useful not only at disaster sites, but also at campsites for outdoor activities. Therefore, it is conceivable to use the shape of a character illustration, etc., where entertainment value and design are important. [Industrial Applicability]

[0073] The ignition agent and the method for producing the ignition agent of the present invention can improve the ease of use when lighting a fire for a bonfire or the like, and are useful for use as an ignition agent and a method for producing an ignition agent for a bonfire or the like. [Explanation of symbols]

[0074] 1. Fire starter 10 Base material 11 Paper Fiber 12. Corrugated cardboard products 20 Wax material 30 Ignition wick material 40 Packaging materials 41 Oil paper 50 water 60 formwork 70 Compressor

Claims

1. It has a matrix made of solidified paper fibers, An ignition agent characterized in that the base material is impregnated with a brazing material.

2. The base material has a plate shape, 2. The ignition agent according to claim 1, wherein the brazing material is impregnated into a central portion of the plate-shaped member but not into an outer periphery of the plate-shaped member.

3. The base material has a rod shape, 2. The ignition agent according to claim 1, wherein the brazing material is impregnated into one end of the rod-shaped member but not into the other end of the rod-shaped member.

4. 2. The ignition agent according to claim 1, further comprising an ignition wick provided on the surface of the base material.

5. The ignition agent according to claim 1, further comprising a packaging material made of oil paper that surrounds the base material.

6. The base material further includes an ignition wick provided on the surface thereof, 6. The ignition agent according to claim 5, wherein the tip of the ignition wick protrudes outside the packaging material.

7. The oil paper is oil paper having plasticity, 6. The ignition agent according to claim 5, wherein the folded angular oil paper portion is provided so as to be able to expand upward.

8. The oil paper is oil paper having plasticity, 6. The fire starter according to claim 5, wherein the folded petal-shaped oil paper portion is provided so as to be able to expand laterally.

9. 10. The ignition agent of claim 1, wherein a plurality of holes or apertures are formed in the base material.

10. 2. The ignition agent according to claim 1, wherein the paper fibers on the surface of the base material are fluffed.

11. 2. The ignition agent according to claim 1, wherein a crack is formed in the surface of the base material.

12. a dissolving step of dissolving paper fibers of the cardboard product in water; a solidification step in which the dissolved paper fibers are placed in a mold and solidified by compression using a compressor; a drying step of drying the solidified paper fibers; an impregnation step of impregnating the dried paper fibers with a wax material; A method for producing an ignition agent, comprising:

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