Drug dispensing device

Abstract

This allows for easy determination of when the chemical device needs replacing without visual inspection, thus preventing damage to household items due to exceeding the replacement time. [Solution] The container comprises a container body 12 having an internal space S, a deliquescent agent 14 contained in the internal space S, and a fragrance 16 contained in the internal space S, which has a lower specific gravity than the aqueous solution formed when the deliquescent agent 14 absorbs moisture from the air and deliquesces. At least a portion of the upper part of the container body 12 is formed of a moisture-permeable, water-impermeable sheet 22 that is both moisture-permeable and breathable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a chemical agent device.

Background Art

[0002] Against the recent trend of energy conservation, the number of highly airtight houses in which gaps are tightly sealed and outside air is unlikely to enter is increasing. On the other hand, due to the high airtightness of such houses, natural ventilation inside the house is stagnant, and moisture accumulates in specific areas, which may cause the growth of mold and pests.

[0003] Mechanical dehumidifiers are sometimes used for moisture control in places such as residences, but for local dehumidification in spaces like closets and drawers, dehumidifiers using a deliquescent chemical agent (deliquescent agent) are often used. As such a dehumidifier, for example, there is one in which a moisture-permeable and water-impermeable sheet (moisture-permeable membrane) is provided on the top surface of a hollow resin container, and a chemical agent (dehumidifier) is accommodated inside the container. In this dehumidifier, moisture in the air that passes through the moisture-permeable and water-impermeable sheet is absorbed by the chemical agent during use, so that the chemical agent gradually deliquesces, and eventually the inside of the container is filled with an aqueous solution of the chemical agent (deliquescent liquid). As another dehumidifier, for example, there is known a dehumidifier in which the container is a self-standing bag-shaped standing pouch, the side surface of which is formed of a moisture-permeable and water-impermeable sheet (moisture-permeable membrane), and a chemical agent (dehumidifier) is accommodated inside the container (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Literature

Patent Literature

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problem to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] Incidentally, dehumidifiers that use chemicals were often installed in inconspicuous places such as closets and drawers. Therefore, in order to determine when it was time to replace the dehumidifier, it was necessary to remove the dehumidifier and visually check the condition of the chemicals. Furthermore, sometimes people would even forget that they had installed a dehumidifier in the first place. As a result, they would miss the replacement deadline for the dehumidifier, even though the effect of the chemicals had already worn off, leading to damage to household items due to humidity.

[0006] This invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a chemical device that allows for easy determination of the replacement time without visual inspection, and that suppresses damage to household goods due to exceeding the replacement time. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, one embodiment of the present invention comprises a container body having an internal space, a deliquescent agent contained in the internal space, and a fragrance contained in the internal space having a specific gravity lighter than the aqueous solution formed when the deliquescent agent absorbs moisture from the air and deliquesces, wherein at least a portion of the upper part of the container body is formed of a moisture-permeable, water-impermeable sheet that is both moisture-permeable and breathable. Furthermore, one embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the end of use period of the deliquescent agent and the end of use period of the fragrance agent are substantially the same. Furthermore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the fragrance is characterized in that the fragrance is a fragrance-impregnated body in which a fragrance component is impregnated into an EVA resin. Furthermore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the fragrance is characterized in that it is formed of solid particles. Furthermore, one embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the fragrance is covered with a water-soluble film. Furthermore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the container body is a standing pouch comprising a bottom surface and a pair of side surfaces rising from both sides of the bottom surface, wherein the area obtained by cutting the internal space horizontally decreases towards the top, and at least one of the pair of side surfaces is formed of the moisture-permeable, water-impermeable sheet. Furthermore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the container body is composed of a bottom surface, side surfaces rising from the outer periphery of the bottom surface, and a top surface connecting the upper ends of the side surfaces, wherein the area obtained by cutting the internal space with a horizontal plane is substantially constant, and at least one of the side surfaces and the top surface is formed of the moisture-permeable, water-impermeable sheet. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, in a pharmaceutical device containing a deliquescent drug and a fragrance, at least a portion of the upper part of the container body is formed of a moisture-permeable, water-impermeable sheet that is both moisture-permeable and breathable. As the amount of aqueous solution obtained from the deliquescent drug increases, the area through which the fragrance components can pass through the moisture-permeable, water-impermeable sheet decreases, and the intensity of the fragrance emitted decreases. Therefore, as the fragrance of the fragrance weakens, it is easy to determine when it is time to replace the product without visual inspection, which is advantageous in preventing damage to household goods due to exceeding the replacement period. Furthermore, if the end-of-use period for the deliquescent agent and the end-of-use period for the air freshener are set to be roughly the same, then when the scent of the air freshener disappears, it will be clear that the deliquescent agent has lost its effect. This allows for a clearer determination of when to replace them without visual inspection, which is advantageous in preventing damage to household items due to exceeding the replacement period. Furthermore, if the fragrance is composed of a fragrance-impregnated body in which the fragrance component is impregnated into EVA resin, the fragrance-impregnated body will float on the surface of the aqueous solution produced when the deliquescent agent deliquesces. This is advantageous because it allows for the continuous release of the fragrance even within the system in which the aqueous solution is produced, and it is also advantageous in terms of stably releasing the fragrance component. Furthermore, forming the fragrance with solid particles is advantageous in terms of uniformly impregnating it with fragrance components. Furthermore, if the fragrance is covered with a water-soluble film, a predetermined amount of aqueous solution will accumulate after the deliquescent agent has deliquesced. The aqueous solution will dissolve the water-soluble film, allowing the fragrance to volatilize. This prevents unexpected consumption of fragrance components (fragrances) before the start of use of the chemical device, and also reduces the amount of fragrance components (fragrances) used in the fragrance, which is advantageous in terms of cost reduction. Furthermore, if the container body is made of a bottom surface and a pair of sides that rise from both sides of the bottom surface, and the area of ​​the internal space cut horizontally decreases towards the top, and if at least one of the pair of sides is made of a moisture-permeable but water-impermeable sheet, the container body can be easily manufactured and is advantageous when installing the container body upright. Furthermore, if the container body is composed of a bottom surface, sides that rise from the outer periphery of the bottom surface, and a top surface connecting the upper ends of the sides, and the area of ​​the internal space when cut by a horizontal plane is approximately constant, and at least one of the sides and the top surface is formed of a moisture-permeable, water-impermeable sheet, then the container body can be easily manufactured and is advantageous when installing the container body upright. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of a dehumidifier according to the first embodiment, with a portion of it cut out. [Figure 2] This is a cross-sectional view of a dehumidifier according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] This is a schematic diagram showing the stages of use of the dehumidifier according to the first embodiment, where (A) shows the state at the start of use of the dehumidifier, (B) shows the state during use of the dehumidifier, and (C) shows the state at the end of use of the dehumidifier. [Figure 4] (A) is a perspective view of a dehumidifying device according to the second embodiment, and (B) is a cross-sectional view of a desiccant. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] (First Embodiment) Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, the drug device of the present invention is applied to a dehumidifying device containing a dehumidifying agent, and a fragrance is contained together with the dehumidifying agent. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the dehumidifying device 10A of the present embodiment is configured to include a container body 12 having an internal space S, a deliquescent drug (drug) 14, and a fragrance 16.

[0011] The deliquescent drug 14 is a drug that absorbs moisture in the air and deliquesces into an aqueous solution (deliquescent solution), and is accommodated in the internal space S of the container body 12. The deliquescent drug 14 is composed of deliquescent salts such as calcium chloride, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, manganese sulfate, citric acid, potassium carbonate, sodium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, phosphorus pentoxide, and phosphoric acid, for example. The form of the deliquescent drug 14, such as solid, granular, powder, or gel, is arbitrary, but in the present embodiment, granular deliquescent drug 14 formed into spherical shapes is used.

[0012] The fragrance 16 is a drug having a lower specific gravity than the aqueous solution obtained by the deliquescent drug 14 absorbing moisture in the air and deliquescing, and is accommodated together with the deliquescent drug 14 in the internal space S of the container body 12. The fragrance 16 of the present embodiment is configured as a fragrance-impregnated body obtained by impregnating a fragrance component (perfume) into an EVA resin (ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer), and is formed of solid particles formed into spherical shapes. The fragrance component of the fragrance 16 volatilizes to the outside after passing through a side surface 20 of the container body 12 described later. Furthermore, when the aqueous solution obtained by deliquescence of the deliquescent drug 14 is accumulated in the internal space S of the container body 12, the fragrance 16 floats on the water surface of the aqueous solution. Since the fragrance component of the fragrance 16 has a property of being insoluble in water, when the aqueous solution obtained by deliquescence of the deliquescent drug 14 is accumulated in the internal space S of the container body 12, it does not pass through the side surface 20 that is in contact with the aqueous solution, but volatilizes after passing through the side surface 20 above the fragrance 16 floating on the aqueous solution that is not in contact with the aqueous solution.

[0013] In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a deliquescent agent 14 and a fragrance 16 are mixed and accommodated, and are manufactured such that the end of use of the deliquescent agent 14 and the end of use of the fragrance 16 are substantially the same. Therefore, when all of the deliquescent agent 14 becomes an aqueous solution, almost no scent is emitted from the fragrance 16 floating on the water surface of the aqueous solution.

[0014] The container body 12 is formed to have a closed internal space S inside. The container body 12 of the present embodiment is a standing pouch in which the area obtained by cutting the internal space S along a horizontal plane decreases as it goes upward, and is constituted by a bottom surface 18 and a pair of side surfaces 20 erected from both sides of the bottom surface 18. At least a part of the upper portion of the container body 12 is formed of a moisture-permeable and water-impermeable sheet 22 having moisture permeability and air permeability. In the present embodiment, one side surface 2001 among the pair of side surfaces 20 constituting the container body 12 is formed of the moisture-permeable and water-impermeable sheet 22.

[0015] The moisture-permeable and water-impermeable sheet 22 is a sheet that allows gas and gaseous water to pass through but does not allow liquid water to pass through. That is, the moisture-permeable and water-impermeable sheet 22 is a sheet that allows air and water vapor to pass through but does not allow an aqueous solution formed by deliquescence of the deliquescent agent 14 to pass through. The moisture-permeable and water-impermeable sheet 22 is generally a sheet having micropores of several microns or less, and for example, those commercially available under trade names such as Selpore (Sumika Sekisui Film Co., Ltd.), NF Sheet (Tokuyama Corporation), Breshlon (Nitto Denko Corporation), and urethane films that allow moisture to permeate and pass through the film (sheet) itself are used.

[0016] In the present embodiment, the entire area of the one side surface 2001 is formed of the moisture-permeable and water-impermeable sheet 22, and more specifically, is formed of a sheet member including the moisture-permeable and water-impermeable sheet 22. This sheet member is composed of, for example, the moisture-permeable and water-impermeable sheet 22 and nonwoven fabrics (not shown) respectively attached to both surfaces of the moisture-permeable and water-impermeable sheet 22. Note that the nonwoven fabric is formed to allow water vapor to pass through.

[0017] The bottom surface 18 and the other side surface 2002 of the pair of side surfaces 20 are formed of a sheet material that does not allow gases and liquids to pass through. In other words, the bottom surface 18 and the other side surface 2002 are sheets that do not allow air, water vapor, or an aqueous solution formed from the deliquescent agent 14 to pass through. The bottom surface 18 and the other side surface 2002 are made of a plastic film formed from, for example, polyamide, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, polyvinyl chloride, etc.

[0018] Furthermore, the pair of side surfaces 20 are formed in a vertically elongated rectangular shape, and the edges 20A and 20B on both sides along the longitudinal direction of each side surface 20, and the upper edge 20C at the top end are joined together by heat compression, fusion, or other adhesive means. The base surface 18 is formed in a rectangular shape, and the outer edge 18A of the base surface 18 is joined to the lower edge 20D of the lower end of a pair of side surfaces 20 by thermocompression, fusion, or other adhesive means.

[0019] The dehumidifier 10A, configured in this way, is housed in a package bag (not shown) made of a film that prevents air (gas) from passing through before use. When in use, it is removed from the package bag and placed in the desired location. In other words, during market distribution (before use), the deliquescent agent 14 housed in the container body 12 is kept from coming into contact with moisture or water. The film used for the packaging bag varies depending on the type of chemical being contained, but various conventionally known materials can be used, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene terephthalate, films made by depositing metals such as aluminum, alumina, or silica, metal oxides, or other inorganic oxides onto these materials, or films laminated with metal foil, or films made by laminating multiple of these materials.

[0020] Next, with reference to Figure 3, the method of using the dehumidifier 10A will be explained. When using the dehumidifier 10A, remove the dehumidifier 10A from the package bag, separate the lower parts of the pair of sides 20 from each other to make the container body 12 stand upright, and place it in the desired location where you want to remove moisture, such as a closet or shoe cabinet.

[0021] When the dehumidifier 10A is first used, as shown in Figure 3(A), the deliquescent agent 14 has not deliquesced and no aqueous solution has been stored. Therefore, when the fragrance components impregnated in the fragrance 16 volatilize, the fragrance components pass through the entire surface of one side 2001 formed by the moisture-permeable, water-impermeable sheet 22 (more specifically, the entire surface excluding the joint portion of one side 2001), and the fragrance of the fragrance 16 spreads to the outside of the dehumidifier 10A.

[0022] As the dehumidifier 10A is used, as shown in Figure 3(B), air passing through one side 2001 enters the internal space S, the deliquescent agent 14 absorbs moisture from the air, deliquesces and becomes an aqueous solution D (deliquescent liquid), which is stored in the container body 12. Consequently, since the fragrance 16 and its components do not dissolve in the aqueous solution D, the fragrance components do not pass through from the lower part of one side surface 2001 that is in contact with the aqueous solution D. Therefore, if we define L1 as the distance from the upper end of one side surface 2001 to the part of the side surface that is not in contact with the aqueous solution D, the fragrance components pass through from one side surface 2001 within the range of L1, and the fragrance of the fragrance 16 spreads to the outside of the dehumidifier 10A. In comparison with Figure 3(A), Figure 3(B) shows that as the water level of the deliquescence rises, the area through which the fragrance components pass on one side 2001 decreases, resulting in a weaker fragrance from the fragrance 16 emitted from the dehumidifier 10A.

[0023] As the dehumidifier 10A is used further, as shown in Figure 3(C), the deliquescent agent 14 absorbs more moisture from the air that has passed through one side 2001, increasing the amount of deliquescent aqueous solution D and causing the water level to rise. As a result, the area of ​​the side surface 2001 that is not in contact with the aqueous solution D decreases further. If we define L2 as the distance from the upper end of the side surface 2001 to the part of the side surface that is not in contact with the aqueous solution D, then the fragrance components will pass through the side surface 2001 within the L2 range, and the fragrance of the fragrance 16 will spread to the outside of the dehumidifier 10A. In comparison with Figure 3(B), Figure 3(C) shows that the area through which the fragrance components pass on one side 2001 is further reduced, and the area of ​​evaporation is also reduced because the floating fragrance 16 overlaps. As a result, the fragrance of the fragrance 16 emitted from the dehumidifier 10A is even weaker. In this way, as the fragrance of the air freshener 16 weakens, it becomes easy to determine when the dehumidifier 10A needs to be replaced without visual inspection.

[0024] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the end of use period for the deliquescent agent 14 and the end of use period for the fragrance 16 are manufactured to be approximately the same. Therefore, even if the replacement time for the dehumidifier 10A is not noticed because the fragrance of the fragrance 16 weakens, if the unit is left in place, the fragrance of the fragrance 16 will disappear completely, making it possible to more clearly determine when the replacement time for the dehumidifier 10A is needed without visual inspection.

[0025] As described above, with the dehumidifier 10A of this embodiment, the deliquescent agent 14 and the fragrance 16 are contained, and at least a portion of the upper part of the container body 12 is formed of a moisture-permeable, water-impermeable sheet 22. Therefore, as the amount of aqueous solution obtained by the deliquescent agent 14 increases, the area through which the fragrance components pass through the moisture-permeable, water-impermeable sheet 22 decreases, and the intensity of the emitted fragrance decreases. As a result, the fragrance of the fragrance 16 weakens, making it easy to determine when it is time to replace it without visual inspection, which is advantageous in preventing damage to household goods due to exceeding the replacement period. Furthermore, the end of use period for the deliquescent agent 14 and the end of use period for the fragrance 16 are almost the same. Since the effect of the deliquescent agent 14 has worn off when the fragrance of the fragrance 16 disappears, the replacement time can be determined more clearly without visual inspection, which is advantageous in preventing damage to household goods due to exceeding the replacement period. Furthermore, since the fragrance 16 is composed of a fragrance-impregnated body in which the fragrance component is impregnated into the EVA resin, the fragrance-impregnated body floats on the surface of the aqueous solution formed when the deliquescent agent 14 deliquesces. This is advantageous in that it allows for the continuous release of the fragrance 16 even within the system in which the aqueous solution is formed, and is also advantageous in that it allows for the stable release of the fragrance component. In other words, it is advantageous in that it allows for the continuous and stable release of the fragrance component during the operating period of the dehumidifier 10A. Furthermore, since the fragrance 16 is formed from solid particles, it is advantageous in uniformly impregnating the fragrance components. Furthermore, the container body 12 is composed of a bottom surface 18 and a pair of side surfaces 20 that rise from both sides of the bottom surface 18, and is a standing pouch in which the area of ​​the internal space S cut horizontally decreases towards the top. Since one of the pair of side surfaces 20, 2001, is formed of a moisture-permeable, water-impermeable sheet 22, the container body 12 can be easily manufactured and is advantageous when installing the container body 12 upright.

[0026] In this embodiment, one of the pair of side surfaces 20 constituting the container body 12, 2001, is formed of a moisture-permeable, water-impermeable sheet 22. However, a configuration in which a portion of the upper part of one of the side surfaces 2001 is formed of a moisture-permeable, water-impermeable sheet 22 is also possible. For example, as shown in Figure 3(B), the upper part from the top end of one side surface 2001 to L1 may be formed with a moisture-permeable, water-impermeable sheet 22. In this case, the fragrance of the air freshener 16 emitted from the dehumidifier 10A will be about the same at the start of use in Figure 3(A) and during use in Figure 3(B). However, if use continues thereafter, as shown in Figure 3(C), the area through which the air freshener components pass on one side surface 2001 decreases, and the fragrance of the air freshener 16 weakens. This produces the same effect as in this embodiment.

[0027] Furthermore, in this embodiment, one of the pair of side surfaces 20, side surface 2001, is formed of a moisture-permeable, water-impermeable sheet 22. However, both sides of the pair of side surfaces 20 (one side surface 2001 and the other side surface 2002) may be formed of a moisture-permeable, water-impermeable sheet 22. Even if both sides of the pair of side surfaces 20 are made of a moisture-permeable, water-impermeable sheet 22, the same effects as in this embodiment will be achieved.

[0028] (Second Embodiment) In the dehumidifier 10A of the first embodiment, the container body 12 was formed from a standing pouch, but the container body 32 may be formed in a cylindrical shape, as in the dehumidifier 10B of this embodiment. In the following description of the embodiments, the same reference numerals are used for parts and components as in the first embodiment, and their descriptions are omitted. The description will focus on the parts that differ from the first embodiment.

[0029] The container body 32 is formed having a closed internal space S inside. The container body 32 in this embodiment is composed of a bottom surface 34, side surfaces 36 that rise from the outer circumference of the bottom surface 34, and a top surface 38 that connects the upper ends of the side surfaces 36, and is formed in a cylindrical shape in which the area obtained by cutting the internal space S with a horizontal plane is substantially constant. The container body consists of a bottom, sides, and top, and can be applied to various shaped columns, such as rectangular prisms, as long as the area obtained by cutting the internal space with a horizontal plane is approximately constant. At least a portion of the upper part of the container body 32, namely at least one of the side surface 36 and the top surface 38, is formed of a moisture-permeable, water-impermeable sheet 22 that is both moisture-permeable and breathable.

[0030] In this embodiment, the side surfaces 36 and top surface 38 constituting the container body 32 are formed of a moisture-permeable, water-impermeable sheet 22. More specifically, the side surfaces 36 and top surface 38 are formed of a sheet member including the moisture-permeable, water-impermeable sheet 22. This sheet member, similar to the side surface 20 in the first embodiment, is composed of, for example, the moisture-permeable, water-impermeable sheet 22 and a nonwoven fabric (not shown) attached to each of the two sides of the moisture-permeable, water-impermeable sheet 22.

[0031] The bottom surface 34 is formed of a sheet material that does not allow gases and liquids to pass through. That is, the bottom surface 34 is a sheet that does not allow air, water vapor, or an aqueous solution formed from the deliquescent agent 14 to pass through. For example, the bottom surface 34 is made of the same material as the bottom surface 18 in the first embodiment.

[0032] The side surface 36 is formed in a cylindrical shape. The side surface 36 is formed, for example, by curving a rectangular sheet member into a cylindrical shape, overlapping the edges that extend in the axial direction, and joining them by heat compression, fusion, or other adhesive means. The top surface 38 is formed in a circular shape, and the upper edge portion 36A of the upper end of the side surface 36 is joined to the outer edge portion 38A of the top surface 38 by thermocompression bonding, fusion bonding, or other adhesive means. The bottom surface 34 is formed in a circular shape, and the lower edge portion 36B of the lower end of the side surface 36 is joined to the outer edge portion 34A of the bottom surface 34 by thermocompression, fusion, or other adhesive means. The dehumidifier 10B configured in this way is covered with a film that prevents the passage of air (gas), and when in use, the film is peeled off and placed in the desired location. The film is made of the same material as the packaging bag in the first embodiment.

[0033] The method of using the dehumidifier 10B is the same as in the first embodiment. That is, when the dehumidifier 10B is first used, the deliquescent agent 14 has not deliquesced and no aqueous solution has been stored. Therefore, when the fragrance 16 volatilizes, the fragrance components pass through the entire surface of the side surface 36 formed by the moisture-permeable, water-impermeable sheet 22 (specifically, the entire surface excluding the joint portion of the side surface 36), and the fragrance of the fragrance 16 spreads to the outside of the dehumidifier 10B.

[0034] As the dehumidifier 10B is used, air passing through the side 36 enters the internal space S, the deliquescent agent 14 absorbs moisture from the air, deliquesces, and becomes an aqueous solution which is stored in the container body 32. As a result, the area through which the fragrance components pass through the side 36 gradually decreases, and the fragrance of the fragrance 16 emitted from the dehumidifier 10B also weakens. In this way, as the fragrance of the air freshener 16 weakens, it becomes easy to determine when the dehumidifier 10B needs to be replaced without visual inspection.

[0035] Thus, the dehumidifier 10B of this embodiment also produces the same effects as the first embodiment. Furthermore, the container body 32 is a cylinder composed of a bottom surface 34, side surfaces 36 rising from the outer periphery of the bottom surface 34, and a top surface 38 connecting the upper ends of the side surfaces 36, with an area of ​​approximately constant when the internal space S is cut by a horizontal plane, and at least one of the side surfaces 36 and the top surface 38 is formed of a moisture-permeable, water-impermeable sheet 22, which makes it easy to manufacture the container body 32 and is advantageous when installing the container body 32 upright.

[0036] In this embodiment, the side surfaces 36 and top surface 38 constituting the container body 32 are formed of a moisture-permeable, water-impermeable sheet 22. However, it is also possible to have a configuration in which either the side surfaces 36 or the top surface 38 is formed of a moisture-permeable, water-impermeable sheet 22, or a configuration in which a part of the upper part of the side surfaces 36 and the top surface 38 are formed of a moisture-permeable, water-impermeable sheet 22.

[0037] Furthermore, the fragrance 16 contained in the container body in the first and second embodiments may be covered with a water-soluble film. This allows a predetermined amount of aqueous solution to accumulate after the deliquescent agent 14 has deliquesced when the dehumidifier is started to be used, and the fragrance 16 can be released after the aqueous solution has dissolved the water-soluble film. This prevents unexpected consumption of the fragrance components (fragrance) before the dehumidifier is started to be used, and also reduces the amount of fragrance components (fragrance) used in the fragrance 16, which is advantageous in reducing costs. The water-soluble film can be made from materials such as polyvinyl alcohol, starch, cellulose, polyacrylic acid, polyacrylamide, or polyoxyethylene.

[0038] Alternatively, the fragrance 16 may be contained within the container body, and a gel-like deliquescent agent 14 may be placed on top of it to prevent the formation of air gaps. This configuration allows the deliquescent agent 14 to cover the fragrance 16 before use, thereby suppressing its evaporation. Once the dehumidifier is started, a predetermined amount of aqueous solution has accumulated from the deliquescent agent 14, and the fragrance 16 can float to the surface of the aqueous solution before volatilizing. This reduces the amount of fragrance component (fragrance) used in the fragrance 16, which is advantageous in terms of cost reduction. Furthermore, as mentioned above, covering the fragrance 16 with a water-soluble film prevents unexpected consumption of the fragrance components (fragrance) before the dehumidifier is put into use. This allows for a smaller amount of fragrance components (fragrance) to be used in the fragrance 16, which is advantageous in further reducing costs. Alternatively, after the end of use of the deliquescent agent 14, the water-soluble film may dissolve and release the fragrance 16, allowing the end of use of the deliquescent agent 14 to be indicated by the scent of the fragrance 16. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0039] 10A, 10B dehumidifier 12, 32 Container body 14. Dehygroscopic drugs 16. Air freshener 18, 34 Base 20 pairs of sides 2001 One side 2002 The other side 22 Breathable, impermeable sheet 36 Side view 38 Top surface D Aqueous solution S interior space

Claims

1. A container body having an internal space, The deliquescent agent contained in the aforementioned internal space, The internal space contains a fragrance agent having a specific gravity lighter than the aqueous solution formed when the deliquescent agent absorbs moisture from the air and deliquesces, At least a portion of the upper part of the container body is formed of a moisture-permeable and breathable moisture-permeable but water-impermeable sheet. A pharmaceutical device characterized by the following features.

2. The end of use period for the deliquescent agent and the end of use period for the fragrance are approximately the same. The drug apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by its features.

3. The aforementioned fragrance is a fragrance-impregnated body in which fragrance components are impregnated into EVA resin. The drug apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by its features.

4. The aforementioned fragrance is formed of solid particles. The drug apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by its features.

5. The aforementioned fragrance is covered with a water-soluble film. The drug apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by its features.

6. The container body is composed of a bottom surface and a pair of side surfaces that rise from both sides of the bottom surface, and is a standing pouch in which the area obtained by cutting the internal space horizontally decreases as it goes upwards. At least one of the pair of sides is formed of the moisture-permeable, water-impermeable sheet. The drug apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by its features.

7. The container body is composed of a bottom surface, side surfaces rising from the outer periphery of the bottom surface, and a top surface connecting the upper ends of the side surfaces, and the area obtained by cutting the internal space with a horizontal plane is substantially constant. At least one of the aforementioned side surface and the aforementioned top surface is formed of the moisture-permeable, water-impermeable sheet. The drug apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by its features.

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