Hanging fragrance

Abstract

To provide a hanging type fragrance implement capable of adjusting the amount of volatilized fragrance as required while maintaining the degree of freedom in appearance design. [Solution] The device comprises a diffuser (12) in which a plate-shaped material to be impregnated is impregnated with a fragrance, a plate-shaped barrier material (14) that has lower fragrance penetration than the material to be impregnated or through which the fragrance does not penetrate, and a hanging member (16) to which the diffuser (12) and the barrier material (14) can be engaged, and at least two barrier materials (14) are provided, and the engagement of the diffuser (12) and the barrier material (14) with the hanging member (16) is made so that they are stacked in the thickness direction of the plate, and the stacking order can be rearranged.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a fragrance device, and more particularly to a hanging type fragrance device that is suitable for adjusting the sustained release. [Background technology]

[0002] A common form of hanging fragrance device is disclosed in Patent Document 1. Specifically, an impregnated material impregnated with a fragrance (aromatic liquid) containing fragrant components is suspended from a hanging member such as a hanging cord. A fragrance device configured in this way functions as a fragrance device by volatilizing the fragrant components, but there is no risk of the fragrant components scattering to the surrounding area even when it is suspended in an unstable position. Furthermore, since there is a high degree of freedom in the design of the impregnated material, it has the advantage of being highly functional as an interior décor. However, since the impregnated material is the element that stores the fragrant components, and the entire impregnated material functions as a volatilizer, there is a problem in that the period during which it can be used as a fragrance device is shortened depending on the conditions of use.

[0003] In response to these problems, Patent Documents 2 and 3 disclose means for adjusting and suppressing the volatilization of aromatic components from the material to be impregnated. The means disclosed in Patent Document 2 involves housing a member to which a material to be impregnated, impregnated with an aromatic agent, is attached in a bag-shaped covering. In a fragrance device configured in this way, the aromatic components volatilized from the material to be impregnated can be adjusted by changing the proportion of the material to be impregnated that is exposed from the covering. However, with the means disclosed in Patent Document 2, the external shape of the fragrance device depends on the covering, which raises concerns about reduced design freedom. In addition, because the material to be impregnated that engages with the hanging member is covered by the covering, there is also the problem that it is difficult to function as a hanging type.

[0004] The method disclosed in Patent Document 3 involves attaching a film layer with poor breathability to both main surfaces of a plate-shaped material impregnated with a fragrance. A fragrance device with this configuration can suppress the amount of fragrance volatilizing from the material to be impregnated, thereby extending the period of use as a fragrance device. It also makes use of the shape of the material to be impregnated and can be applied to hanging fragrance devices. On the other hand, the configuration disclosed in Patent Document 3 has the problem that it is not possible to adjust the amount of fragrance volatilizing, making it difficult to respond to situations where rapid fragrance volatilization is desired. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-34088 [Patent Document 2] Utility Model Registration No. 3193301 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-46036 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] In consideration of the above problems, the present invention aims to provide a hanging type fragrance device that can adjust the amount of fragrance emitted as needed while maintaining freedom in appearance design. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the hanging type fragrance device of the present invention comprises a diffuser in which a fragrance is impregnated into a plate-shaped material to be impregnated, a plate-shaped barrier material that has lower fragrance permeability than the impregnated material or that is not permeable to the fragrance, and a hanging member with which the diffuser and the barrier material can be engaged, wherein at least two barrier materials are provided, and the engagement of the diffuser and the barrier materials with the hanging member is made so that they are stacked in the thickness direction of the plate, and the stacking order can be rearranged.

[0008] In addition, in the hanging type fragrance device having the above-mentioned characteristics, the material to be impregnated and the barrier material may each be formed with a hook-shaped portion, and the material may be engaged with the hanging member via the hook-shaped portion. With such a feature, it becomes easy to engage the volatilizer (material to be impregnated) and the barrier material with the hanging member, and to rearrange the stacking order.

[0009] In addition, in a hanging type fragrance device having the above-mentioned characteristics, it is preferable that the engagement of the volatilizer and the barrier material with the hanging member is achieved via a clamping means capable of clamping the material to be impregnated and the barrier material. By having such a characteristic, it is possible to easily engage the volatilizer (material to be impregnated) and the barrier material with the hanging member.

[0010] Furthermore, a hanging type fragrance device having the above-mentioned characteristics may have a plurality of the volatilizers, which allows for more variations in adjusting the amount of fragrance volatilized. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] A hanging type fragrance device having the above-mentioned characteristics makes it possible to adjust the amount of fragrance emitted as needed while maintaining the degree of freedom in exterior design. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1]1 is a perspective view showing the basic structure of a hanging-type fragrance device according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a diagram for explaining the state in which the diffuser that constitutes the hanging fragrance device in the first embodiment is sandwiched between barrier materials, and is an oblique view showing the state in which each plate material is expanded. [Figure 3] This is a diagram for explaining the state in which the volatilizer that constitutes the hanging fragrance device in the first embodiment is placed outside the barrier material, and is an oblique view showing the state in which each plate material is spread out. [Figure 4] 4 is a graph showing the difference in the amount of volatilized aromatic agent between the first and second configurations of the hanging type aromatic device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the features of the hanging type aromatic device according to the second embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the features of the hanging type aromatic device according to the third embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the features of the hanging-type aromatic device according to the fourth embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the hanging type aromatic device according to the fourth embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The following describes in detail the preferred embodiments of the hanging fragrance device of the present invention with reference to the drawings. Note that the following embodiments are some of the preferred embodiments for carrying out the present invention, and even if some of the configuration is changed, they can be considered as part of the present invention as long as the effects of the changes are maintained.

[0014] [First embodiment] First, the configuration of a hanging-type fragrant device according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 3. In the drawings, Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the basic configuration of a hanging-type fragrant device according to the first embodiment, Figure 2 is a diagram for explaining a state in which a volatilizer constituting the hanging-type fragrant device is sandwiched between barrier materials, and is a perspective view showing the state in which each plate material is spread out. Also, Figure 3 is a diagram for explaining a state in which a volatilizer constituting the hanging-type fragrant device is arranged outside the barrier material, and is a perspective view showing the state in which each plate material is spread out.

[0015] The hanging fragrance device 10 according to this embodiment is basically composed of a volatilizer 12, a barrier material 14, and a hanging member 16. The volatilizer 12 is a plate-shaped material to be impregnated with a fragrance (a liquid containing fragrant components), and is an element for volatilizing the fragrant components. The material to be impregnated may be any material that can be permeated with and support the fragrance, such as paper, wood, or unglazed pottery. Here, the outer shape of the plate-shaped material to be impregnated is not limited. In the example shown in Figures 1 to 3, a through-hole is provided in part of the plate surface for engagement with a hanging member 16, which will be described in detail later.

[0016] The barrier material 14 is an element for adjusting the amount of aromatic components volatilized from the volatilizer 12. Therefore, it is preferable to use a material for the barrier material 14 that is less permeable to the aromatic component than at least the material to be impregnated (the plate-like member constituting the volatilizer 12), and preferably a material that is impermeable to the aromatic component and is not damaged by the aromatic component. Specific examples of materials that are impermeable to the aromatic component (non-permeable materials) include resins that are highly resistant to aromatic components, such as silicone, and metals. Furthermore, materials that are less permeable to the aromatic component than the material to be impregnated (weakly permeable materials) are not uniformly defined, but can be selected depending on the material constituting the material to be impregnated. For example, if the material to be impregnated is paper, leather, wood, etc. can be selected for the barrier material 14. Here, the outer shape of the barrier material 14, which is made of a plate-like member, is not limited in the same way as the material to be impregnated, but it is preferable to match the outer shape of the material to be impregnated. 1 to 3, a through hole for engagement with the hanging member 16 is provided in a part of the plate surface, similar to the material to be impregnated.

[0017] The hanging member 16 is an element for engaging the volatilizer 12 (the material to be impregnated) and the barrier material 14. The specific material and shape of the hanging member 16 are not critical as long as it can perform its function. For example, it can be a string-like member formed into a circle, a ring-like member, or an S-hook. Here, the engagement of the volatilizer 12 and the barrier material 14 with the hanging member 16 can be direct, such as by inserting a string-like member, a ring-like member, or an S-hook into a through-hole formed in the material to be impregnated or the barrier material 14, or it can be indirect, such as by engaging them via an auxiliary engagement member 16a, as shown in Figures 1 to 3.

[0018] [Operation] Next, a description will be given of how to use the hanging type fragrance device 10 configured as described above. In the following description, an example in which one volatilizer 12 and two barrier materials 14 are used will be given as a basic form of the hanging type fragrance device 10 according to the embodiment.

[0019] The hanging fragrance device 10 according to this embodiment can be changed between a first form and a second form to change (adjust) the amount of fragrance emitted from the volatilizer 12. Specifically, this can be achieved by changing the arrangement of the stacked volatilizer 12 and barrier material 14. In this embodiment, the first form is a form in which the volatilizer 12 is sandwiched between the barrier materials 14 (the form shown in Figures 1 and 2), and the second form is a form in which the volatilizer 12 is arranged outside the barrier material 14 (the form shown in Figure 3). Note that, to make the arrangement easier to understand visually, Figures 2 and 3 show the plate members constituting the volatilizer 12 and the barrier material 14 spread out in a fan shape with the engagement auxiliary member 16a as the base point; in actual use, the main surfaces of the plate members are overlapped as shown in Figure 1.

[0020] In the first form, the barrier material 14 covers both main surfaces of the volatilizer 12, which is made of a plate-shaped material to be impregnated, and it is possible to suppress the amount of aromatic substance volatilized from the volatilizer 12. On the other hand, in the second form, one main surface of the volatilizer 12 is open, and the amount of aromatic substance volatilized from the volatilizer 12 increases compared to the first form.

[0021] The difference in the amount of volatilized aromatic substance between the first and second forms varies depending on the material of the impregnated material, the area of ​​the main surface (area ratio between the main surface and the end surface), the temperature and humidity of the atmosphere, and whether or not air is blown. The material is cardboard (thickness 1.5 mm), and the surface area is 77 cm 2 Under conditions of an ambient temperature of 25°C, humidity of 63%, and no ventilation, differences occurred in the amount of aromatic substance volatilized, as shown in Figure 4.

[0022] Specifically, when the hanging type fragrance device 10 was in the first configuration, 0.29 g of fragrance (fragrance) was observed to volatilize per hour, and when it was in the second configuration, 0.97 g of fragrance was observed to volatilize per hour. In other words, when the hanging type fragrance device 10 was in the second configuration, the amount of fragrance volatilized per hour was more than three times as much as when it was in the first configuration.

[0023] [Effect] The hanging-type fragrance device 10 described above allows the amount of fragrance emitted to be adjusted as needed while maintaining the freedom of exterior design. Therefore, when there is no need to emit fragrance, the hanging-type fragrance device 10 can be set to the first configuration, and when it is desired to increase the amount of fragrance emitted, the hanging-type fragrance device 10 can be set to the second configuration, thereby reducing the amount of fragrance that is unnecessarily emitted and extending the period during which the fragrance device can emit a strong fragrance. Furthermore, since there is no need to create a box- or bag-shaped cover, the structure is simple and manufacturing costs can be reduced.

[0024] [Second embodiment] Next, a second embodiment of the hanging-type fragrance device according to the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 5. The basic structure of the hanging-type fragrance device according to this embodiment is the same as that of the hanging-type fragrance device according to the first embodiment. Therefore, parts with similar functions are given the same reference numerals in the drawings, and detailed explanations will be omitted.

[0025] The hanging-type fragrance device 10A according to this embodiment (hanging member 16 is not shown in the example shown in FIG. 5) is characterized by including a plurality of volatilizers 12 (two in the example shown in FIG. 5). Increasing the number of volatilizers 12 allows for a greater variety in the stacking configuration of the volatilizers 12 and barrier materials 14. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 5(A) to 5(C), it is possible to change from a first configuration to a third configuration. Here, the first configuration is a configuration in which two volatilizers 12 are sandwiched between two barrier materials 14, as shown in FIG. 5(A). The second configuration is a configuration in which one volatilizer 12 is sandwiched between two barrier materials 14, with the other volatilizer 12 positioned outside the barrier material 14, as shown in FIG. 5(B). Furthermore, the third configuration is a configuration in which two barrier materials 14 are sandwiched between two volatilizers 12, as shown in FIG. 5(C).

[0026] The hanging type fragrance device 10A having such a configuration can achieve the same effects as the first and second forms of the hanging type fragrance device 10 according to the first embodiment. In the third form, the number of main surfaces of the volatilizer 12 that are open to the outside is two, so that the amount of fragrance volatilized is greater than in the second form.

[0027] Other configurations, actions, and effects are the same as those of the hanging type fragrance device 10 according to the first embodiment described above. Therefore, even a hanging type fragrance device 10A having such a configuration can achieve the same effects as the hanging type fragrance device 10 according to the first embodiment. Needless to say, an increase in the number (number of sheets) of volatilizers 12, thereby further increasing the variations in the layered configuration of the volatilizers 12 and the barrier material 14, can also be considered as part of this embodiment.

[0028] [Third embodiment] Next, a third embodiment of the hanging type fragrance device according to the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 6. The basic structure of the hanging type fragrance device 10B according to this embodiment is the same as that of the hanging type fragrance devices 10 and 10A according to the first and second embodiments. Therefore, parts having the same functions are given the same reference numerals in the drawings, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. Also in Fig. 6, the description of the hanging member 16 is omitted.

[0029] The hanging type fragrance device 10B according to this embodiment is characterized by the shape of the engagement parts 12a, 14a between the impregnated material constituting the volatilizer 12 and the hanging member 16 (see Figs. 1 to 3) of the barrier material 14. Specifically, the engagement parts 12a, 14a, which were through holes in the first and second embodiments, are formed in a hook shape. This feature makes it easy to change the arrangement of the volatilizer 12 and the barrier material 14, which are stacked together.

[0030] Other configurations, actions, and effects are the same as those of the hanging type fragrance device 10 according to the first embodiment described above. Therefore, even the hanging type fragrance device 10B having such a configuration can achieve the same effects as the hanging type fragrance device 10 according to the first embodiment.

[0031] [Fourth embodiment] Next, a fourth embodiment of the hanging type fragrance device according to the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 7 and 8. The basic structure of the hanging type fragrance device 10C according to this embodiment is the same as that of the hanging type fragrance devices according to the first to third embodiments. Therefore, parts having the same functions are given the same reference numerals in the drawings, and detailed description will be omitted. Also, in Figures 7 and 8, the description of the hanging member 16 is omitted.

[0032] The hanging type fragrance device 10C according to this embodiment is provided with a plurality of pairs of barrier materials 14. For ease of explanation, in Figures 7 and 8, the overlapping barrier materials 14 are denoted by different reference numerals, such as barrier material 14-1 and barrier material 14-2.

[0033] In the hanging-type fragrance device 10C according to this embodiment, the engaging portion 12a of the volatilizer 12 and the engaging portions 14a of the barrier materials 14-1 and 14-2 are each formed in a hook shape, as in the third embodiment. Furthermore, the barrier materials 14-1 and 14-2 each have an opening 14b at the same position on their main surfaces. The position, number, and specific shape of the openings 14b are not limited, but it is preferable that the openings 14b be positioned, numbered, and shaped such that when either the barrier material 14-1 or the barrier material 14-2 is turned over and placed on top of each other, the openings 14b of one barrier material 14-1 (14-2) are blocked by the main surface of the other barrier material 14-2 (14-1).

[0034] In the hanging type fragrance device 10C configured as described above, when the engaging portions 14a of the barrier materials 14-1 and 14-2 are aligned and engaged with the hanging member 16 (see Figures 1 to 3), the positions of the openings 14b formed in the two adjacent overlapping barrier materials 14-1 and 14-2 are aligned, as shown in the upper left of Figure 8, and part of the main surface of the impregnated material that constitutes the volatilizer 12 is exposed to the outside. In this arrangement, it is possible to encourage the volatilization of the fragrance from the open part of the main surface, even if the volatilizer 12 is not positioned outside the barrier materials 14 (14-1 and 14-2).

[0035] Furthermore, by pulling out one of the overlapping barrier materials 14-1, 14-2 (barrier material 14-2 in the example shown in Figure 8) and inverting it to return it to its stacked state, the openings 14b formed in the two adjacent overlapping barrier materials 14-1, 14-2 will be closed by the main surfaces of each other, as shown in the lower left of Figure 8, and the main surfaces of the impregnated material that makes up volatilizer 12 will not be exposed to the outside. With this arrangement, it is possible to suppress the amount of aromatic agent volatilized from volatilizer 12, as with the first form in the first embodiment.

[0036] Other configurations, actions, and effects are the same as those of the hanging type fragrance device 10 according to the first embodiment described above. Therefore, the hanging type fragrance device 10C having such a configuration can achieve the same effects as the hanging type fragrance device 10 according to the first embodiment, and also makes it possible to increase the range of adjustment of the amount of fragrance volatilized from the volatilizer 12.

[0037] In the above explanation, the relationship between the opening 14b and the main surfaces of the barrier materials 14-1 and 14-2 is such that the main surface closes the opening 14b by turning one of the two barrier materials 14-1 and 14-2 over. However, the main surface does not have to completely close the opening 14b. In other words, the area of ​​the opening may be changed. This is because even with such a configuration, it is possible to adjust the amount of aromatic substance volatilized. [Industrial Applicability]

[0038] In the hanging air fresheners 10, 10A, 10B, and 10C according to the above embodiments, the planar shape and size of the impregnated material constituting the volatilizer 12 are basically the same as those of the barrier material 14. However, the planar shapes and sizes of the impregnated material and the barrier material 14 do not necessarily need to be the same. This is because the effect of adjusting the amount of air freshener volatilized can be expected to be somewhat effective as long as the barrier material 14 covers part of the main surface of the impregnated material. Therefore, even if the surface area of ​​the main surface of the barrier material 14 is smaller than that of the main surface of the impregnated material, this can be considered part of the present invention. Naturally, even if the surface area of ​​the main surface of the barrier material 14 is larger than that of the main surface of the impregnated material, this can also be considered part of the present invention.

[0039] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, it has been described that the hanging member 16 is configured from a string or a rod-shaped member (such as an S-shaped hook) and engages with the volatilizer 12 (material to be impregnated) and the barrier material 14. For this reason, the volatilizer 12 and the barrier material 14 are provided with through-holes or hook-shaped engaging portions 12a, 14a for engagement. However, by using a clamping means such as a clip as the engaging auxiliary member 16a, it is also possible to engage the volatilizer 12 and the barrier material 14 by clamping them. With such a configuration, there is no need to provide through-holes or engaging portions 12a in the volatilizer 12 and the barrier material 14. Furthermore, it is easy to rearrange the stacking arrangement of the volatilizer 12 and the barrier material 14. [Explanation of symbols]

[0040] 10... Hanging type fragrance device, 12... Volatilizer, 12a... Engagement part, 14, 14-1, 14-2,... Barrier material, 14a... Engagement part, 14b... Opening, 16... Hanging member, 16a... Engagement auxiliary member.

Claims

1. A hanging fragrance device comprising: a diffuser in which a fragrance is impregnated into a plate-shaped material to be impregnated; a plate-shaped barrier material that has lower fragrance permeability than the impregnated material or through which the fragrance does not penetrate; and a hanging member with which the diffuser and the barrier material can be engaged, wherein at least two barrier materials are provided, and the engagement of the diffuser and the barrier materials with the hanging member is made so that they are stacked in the thickness direction of the plate and the stacking order can be rearranged.

2. The hanging type aromatic device according to claim 1, characterized in that the material to be impregnated and the barrier material each have a hook-shaped portion formed thereon, and the engagement with the hanging member is achieved via the hook-shaped portion.

3. 2. The hanging fragrance device according to claim 1, wherein the engagement of the volatilizer and the barrier material with the hanging member is achieved via a clamping means capable of clamping the material to be impregnated and the barrier material.

4. 4. The hanging type fragrance device according to claim 1, wherein the fragrance device comprises a plurality of the vaporizers.

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