Deodorizer container

Abstract

To provide a deodorizer container that allows the deodorizing sheet to exhibit good deodorizing performance. [Solution] The deodorizer container according to the present disclosure is a container for housing a deodorizing sheet. This deodorizer container is a thin plate having a front surface and a back surface. The front surface has a first opening, and the back surface has a second opening and an adhesive portion for attaching an adhesive member. The adhesive portion is formed as a convex portion that protrudes from the reference surface of the back surface.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a deodorant container for housing a deodorant sheet. The deodorant container according to the present invention can be used for deodorizing, for example, in a trash can that houses raw garbage or the like with the deodorant sheet housed therein.

Background Art

[0002] Regardless of restaurants or ordinary households, the generation of raw garbage during cooking is inevitable. In particular, in ordinary households, since the frequency of garbage collection is not high, raw garbage is often stored in a trash can for a certain period of time. Raw garbage generally contains a lot of moisture, and as a result, the inside of the trash can becomes hot and humid, leading to further decomposition and the generation of a bad odor.

[0003] To solve such a problem of bad odor, deodorants that can be attached to the inner wall of a trash can have been developed. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a deodorizer for a garbage container that includes a non-woven fabric sheet coated with a paint kneaded with a deodorant and a case made of a thin plate for housing the non-woven fabric sheet. In this deodorizer, odors generated from the garbage in the garbage container are taken in by the deodorant coated on the non-woven fabric sheet through an opening formed in the case.

[0004] Also, although different from deodorant applications, Patent Document 2 discloses a flying pest control product for a garbage container that includes a pest control component carrier, an antibacterial component carrier, a main body, and a cover portion. In this product, a plurality of openings are provided in the cover portion, and through these openings, the pest control component and the antibacterial component are configured to be released into the interior of the garbage container.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

[0006] However, conventional deodorizer containers sometimes failed to fully utilize the deodorizing performance of the deodorizing sheet. Therefore, the purpose of this disclosure is to provide a deodorizer container that enables the deodorizing sheet to exhibit good deodorizing performance.

[0007] The inventors diligently investigated the reasons why conventional deodorizer containers fail to provide sufficient deodorizing performance for deodorizing sheets. As a result, the inventors found that ensuring adequate ventilation in the deodorizer container is an essential problem. Therefore, as a first improvement, the inventors adopted a configuration in which openings are provided not only on the front surface but also on the back surface of the deodorizer container. However, it was found that when the deodorizer container is used by attaching it to an inner wall such as the underside of a trash can lid, the opening on the back surface is substantially closed by the inner wall, making it impossible to ensure sufficient ventilation. Therefore, as a second improvement, the inventors adopted a configuration in which an attachment portion for attaching an attachment member is formed on the back surface of the deodorizer container as a protrusion that extends from the reference surface of the back surface. By adopting this configuration, it becomes possible to fully utilize the effect of the opening on the back surface, and the present invention is completed.

[0008] Examples of the present invention are as follows: [1] A deodorizing container for containing a deodorizing sheet, wherein the deodorizing container is in the shape of a thin plate having a front surface and a back surface, the front surface having a first opening, and the back surface having a second opening and an adhesive portion for attaching an adhesive member, the adhesive portion being formed as a convex portion protruding from a reference surface of the back surface. [2] The deodorizer container according to [1], wherein the first opening occupies 70-90% of the surface area. [3] The deodorizer container according to [1] or [2], wherein the second opening occupies 30 to 60% of the area of ​​the back surface. [4] A deodorizer container according to any one of [1] to [3], configured to be attached to the inner wall of a trash can via the adhesive member. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to this disclosure, a deodorizer container is provided that can enable a deodorizing sheet to exhibit good deodorizing performance. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a deodorant container (closed) according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a deodorant container (in an open state) according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a plan view of the deodorant container shown in Figures 1 and 2. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the deodorant container shown in Figure 3. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the deodorizer container shown in Figure 4 with the adhesive member attached. [Figure 6] Figure 6 shows typical usage examples of the deodorizer containers shown in Figures 1 to 5. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0011] The following describes a deodorizer container according to one aspect of the present invention. When referring to drawings or chemical formulas, components that perform similar or identical functions are denoted by the same reference numeral or symbol, and redundant explanations are omitted.

[0012] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a deodorizer container according to one aspect of the present invention. The deodorizer container 10 shown in Figure 1 contains a deodorizing sheet 100. Figure 1 depicts the deodorizer container 10 in a closed state. For convenience, the deodorizer container with the deodorizing sheet inside will also be referred to simply as the "deodorizer container" below.

[0013] Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a deodorant container according to one aspect of the present invention. The deodorant container 10 shown in Fig. 2(a) does not contain the deodorant sheet 100 and shows an open state. The deodorant container 10 shown in Fig. 2(b) contains the deodorant sheet 100 and shows an open state.

[0014] Figure 3 is a plan development view of the deodorant container shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The deodorant container 10 shown in Fig. 3 is drawn in a state opened 180°. In Fig. 3, the depiction of the deodorant sheet 100 is omitted.

[0015] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the deodorant container shown in Fig. 3. In Fig. 4(a), a cross-sectional view along A-A is drawn. In Fig. 4(b), a cross-sectional view along B-B is drawn. In Fig. 4(c), a cross-sectional view along C-C is drawn. In Fig. 4, a state in which the deodorant sheet 100 is accommodated is drawn.

[0016] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which an attachment member is attached to the deodorant container shown in Fig. 4. Fig. 5(a) corresponds to Fig. 4(a), and Fig. 5(b) corresponds to Fig. 4(c).

[0017] Figure 6 shows an example of use of the deodorant container shown in Figs. 1 to 5. In Fig. 6, the deodorant container 10 is attached to the back of the lid of the trash can. That is, the back surface 10B of the deodorant container faces the inner wall of the trash can DB, and the front surface 10A of the deodorant container is directed toward the internal space of the trash can DB.

[0018] As shown in Figs. 1 to 5, the deodorant container 10 according to one aspect of the present invention is in a thin plate shape having a front surface 10A and a back surface 10B. The front surface 10A and the back surface 10B are configured to be able to fit together when folded. That is, in the deodorant container 10, the front surface 10A and the back surface 10B are configured to be openable and closable.

[0019] A first opening 20A is provided in the front surface 10A. This enables access to the deodorant sheet 100 from the outside of the deodorant container 10.

[0020] On the back surface 10B, a second opening 20B is provided. That is, in the deodorant container 10, not only the front surface 10A but also the back surface 10B is provided with an opening. Thereby, air permeability from the front surface 10A to the back surface 10B in the deodorant container 10 is provided.

[0021] On the back surface 10B, a sticking portion 30 for sticking a sticking member 50 is further provided. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, this sticking portion 30 is formed as a convex portion protruding from the reference surface R of the back surface 10B. Thereby, even when the deodorant container 10 is used in a form as shown in FIG. 6, for example, a gap is generated between the back surface 10B and the inner wall of the dustbin DB, so that the air permeability from the front surface 10A to the back surface 10B in the deodorant container 10 is further ensured. Thereby, it becomes possible to maximize the deodorizing performance of the deodorant sheet 100.

[0022] In the attached drawings, only one first opening 20A is drawn, but there is no limit to the number of openings provided in the front surface 10A. That is, the front surface 10A may be provided with a plurality of first openings 20A. Also, in the attached drawings, a substantially hexagonal first opening 20A is drawn, but there is no limit to the shape of the first opening 20A. The first opening 20A may be, for example, elliptical.

[0023] From the viewpoint of air permeability described above, the first opening 20A is preferably as large as possible within a range where the strength of the deodorant container 10 is not impaired. It is particularly preferable that the first opening 20A occupies 70 to 90% of the area of the front surface 10A. If this area ratio is excessively small, ensuring air permeability may become insufficient. If this area ratio is excessively large, the strength of the deodorant container 10 may become insufficient, or the deodorant sheet 100 may easily fall off. Here, the area of the front surface 10A does not include the area of the peripheral portion 40A shown in FIG. 3.

[0024] The attached drawing shows two second openings 20B, but there is no limit to the number of openings provided on the back surface 10B. That is, the back surface 10B may have a single second opening 20B, or it may have three or more second openings 20B. Furthermore, there are no particular restrictions on the shape of the second openings 20B.

[0025] The second opening 20B is preferably as large as possible from the viewpoint of ventilation described above, as long as the strength of the deodorant container 10 is not compromised. It is particularly preferable that the second opening 20B occupies 30 to 60% of the area of ​​the back surface 10B. If this area ratio is too small, ventilation may not be adequately ensured. If this area ratio is too large, the strength of the deodorant container 10 may be insufficient. Note that the area of ​​the back surface 10B does not include the area of ​​the peripheral edge 40B shown in Figure 3. Also, the area of ​​the back surface 10B includes the area of ​​the part where the adhesive portion 30 is provided.

[0026] There are no particular restrictions on the number, shape, or position of the adhesive portions 30. However, from the viewpoint of balance during application, it is preferable to provide a single adhesive portion 30 near the center of the back surface 10B, or to arrange multiple adhesive portions 30 symmetrically on the back surface 10B.

[0027] The adhesive member 50 is, for example, an adhesive tape, typically a double-sided adhesive tape. The shape of the adhesive member 50 is preferably substantially the same as the planar shape of the adhesive portion 30. The adhesive member 50 may be installed in the deodorizer container 10 from the beginning, or it may be configured to be attached by the user when using the product.

[0028] There are no particular restrictions on how the deodorizer container 10 is used. The deodorizer container 10, including the deodorizing sheet, can be attached to any location where odor suppression is required. The deodorizer container 10 may be configured to be attached to the inner wall of the trash can DB, for example, via an adhesive member 50. Typically, the deodorizer container 10 is used by being attached to the underside of the lid of the trash can DB, as illustrated in Figure 6.

[0029] Any conventional deodorizing sheet 100 can be used. The deodorizing sheet 100 may contain, for example, activated carbon as a deodorizing component. Alternatively, the deodorizing sheet may contain activated carbon and zinc aluminosilicate as deodorizing components. It is particularly preferable that the deodorizing sheet 100 has the configuration described in the patent application (applicant reference number: STPA01074) filed by the present applicant on the same day. That is, the deodorizing sheet 100 comprises a nonwoven fabric and a deodorizing agent composition impregnated to the nonwoven fabric, wherein the deodorizing agent composition contains activated carbon and zinc aluminosilicate in a mass ratio of 3:7 to 8:2, and the amount of the deodorizing agent composition impregnated per unit area of ​​the deodorizing sheet is 70 to 120 g / m² as the total of activated carbon and zinc aluminosilicate. 2 It is particularly preferable that this be the case.

Claims

1. A deodorizing agent container for housing a deodorizing sheet, The deodorizer container is a thin plate having a front surface and a back surface, The aforementioned surface is provided with a first opening, The back surface is provided with a second opening and an adhesive portion for attaching an adhesive member, and the adhesive portion is formed as a protrusion that extends from the reference surface of the back surface. Deodorizer container.

2. The deodorizer container according to claim 1, wherein the first opening occupies 70 to 90% of the surface area.

3. The deodorizer container according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second opening occupies 30 to 60% of the area of ​​the back surface.

4. The deodorizer container according to claim 1 or 2, configured to be attached to the inner wall of a trash can via the aforementioned adhesive member.

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