Diffuser

Abstract

To provide a diffuser capable of supporting an aromatic body in a stable position and having excellent handling properties for a user. [Solution] The diffuser (10) comprises an upwardly opening container body (11) having a bottom wall (12) and a peripheral wall (13) extending from the bottom wall (12), and a partition wall (14) extending from the bottom wall (12) and dividing the container body (11) into a first storage section (16) and a second storage section (17). The first storage section (16) is configured to hold a liquid volatile fragrance. The partition wall (14) has a through-hole (15) that connects the first storage section (16) and the second storage section (17), and the through-hole (15) slopes upward from the first storage section (16) side to the second storage section (17) side. By inserting a fragrance body through the through-hole (15) and placing the lower end of the fragrance body in the first storage section (16), the fragrance body can be supported with the upper end of the fragrance body protruding from the opening of the second storage section (17).

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a diffuser that supports a stick-shaped fragrance body impregnated with a liquid volatile fragrance and releases the fragrance. [Background technology]

[0002] Diffusers have been known for some time, in which a liquid fragrance is placed in a container and a rod-shaped fragrance body (so-called reed stick) is inserted into the container to diffuse the fragrance into a space. In such diffusers, the fragrance is drawn up through the fragrance body by capillary action and released as it volatilizes from the surface of the fragrance body.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a fragrance diffuser that can increase the volatility of the liquid fragrance that it absorbs, filling the space in which it is installed with a suitable fragrance. This fragrance diffuser includes a container (2) with an opening at the top for containing the liquid fragrance, and a plurality of flat, long, strip-shaped wooden reeds (1). Because the reeds (1) are flat, they can absorb a larger amount of fragrance into the container. In such conventional diffusers, the container typically has a single-chamber structure, and the fragrance body is inserted and supported directly in the liquid portion containing the fragrance. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3119834 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, conventional fragrance diffusers such as those described in Patent Document 1 have problems with the stability of their installation, as the reeds (stick-shaped aromatic bodies) can sink deep into the liquid or be installed at an angle. Furthermore, when the amount of fragrance (liquid volatile fragrance) runs low, adding more fragrance requires removing all the reeds from the container, which makes the process of pouring the fragrance complicated and poses the risk of the fragrance leaking from the opening of the container. In other words, conventional fragrance diffusers have room for improvement in terms of usability.

[0006] The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and its purpose is to provide a diffuser that can support the fragrance body in a stable position and is easy for the user to handle. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] (Configuration 1) One embodiment of the diffuser of the present invention is a diffuser that supports a stick-shaped fragrance body impregnated with a liquid volatile fragrance and releases a fragrance, a container body having a bottom wall and a peripheral wall extending upright from the bottom wall and opening upward; a partition wall extending from the bottom wall and dividing the container body into a first storage section and a second storage section, The first storage section is configured to hold the liquid volatile fragrance, a through-hole that connects the first accommodating portion and the second accommodating portion is formed in the partition wall, and the through-hole is inclined upward from the first accommodating portion side toward the second accommodating portion side; The aromatic body is inserted through the through-hole and the lower end of the aromatic body is placed in the first storage section, thereby making it possible to support the aromatic body in a position where the upper end of the aromatic body protrudes from the opening of the second storage section.

[0008] According to the diffuser of the present invention, a partition wall in the container body separates the container into a first and second compartments. The lower end of the stick-shaped fragrant object is placed in the first compartment, which holds the liquid volatile fragrance, while the upper end of the fragrant object protrudes stably from the container body. This prevents the fragrant object from tilting or sinking from its intended support position, allowing for stable diffusion of fragrance without compromising aesthetics. Furthermore, because the fragrant object maintains a protruding position from the opening of the second compartment, when the liquid volatile fragrance runs out, no fragrant object is placed in the opening of the first compartment. This allows for easy refilling of the liquid volatile fragrance through the opening of the first compartment. Therefore, the diffuser of the present invention can support the fragrant object in a stable position, making it easy for users to handle.

[0009] (Configuration 2) According to a further embodiment of the present invention, the container body and the partition wall of the diffuser of Configuration 1 are made of ceramic or porcelain. That is, by making the container body and the partition wall out of ceramic or porcelain, not only is it an excellent interior decoration, but it is also expected to have the effect of keeping the evaporation of the fragrance gentle.

[0010] (Configuration 3) According to a further embodiment of the present invention, the diffuser of Configuration 1 or 2 is characterized in that, when the fragrant object is supported, the tip of the fragrant object is positioned above the second storage compartment. In other words, because the penetration part of the partition is formed at an upward incline, the stick-shaped fragrant object can be placed in a stable position simply by inserting it through the opening of the second storage compartment of the container body and into the penetration part.

[0011] (Configuration 4) According to a further embodiment of the present invention, the aromatic substance is a dried plant material including at least dried flowers and preserved flowers in the diffuser of Configuration 1 or 2. In other words, by using dried plants such as dried flowers and preserved flowers as the aromatic substance, the diffuser can be visually gorgeous and highly decorative. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] The present invention provides a diffuser that can stably support stick-shaped fragrance objects and is easy for users to handle. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic perspective view of a diffuser according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] (a) Top view and (b) bottom view of the diffuser in Figure 1. [Figure 3] Figure 1. (a) Front view, (b) left side view, (c) right side view, and (d) rear view of the diffuser. [Figure 4] Section AA of the diffuser in Figure 3. [Figure 5] 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of use of a diffuser according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 6] 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the diffuser of FIG. 5. [Figure 7] 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of using a diffuser (dried flowers) according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of use (incense) of a diffuser according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that the shapes of the drawings referred to in the following description are conceptual or schematic diagrams for explaining preferred shapes, and the dimensional ratios do not necessarily correspond to the actual dimensional ratios. In other words, the present invention is not limited to the dimensional ratios shown in the drawings.

[0015] A diffuser 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention is used to support stick-shaped aromatic bodies (hereinafter referred to as reed sticks 21) impregnated with a liquid volatile fragrance (hereinafter referred to as aroma oil 22) and release fragrance. FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view illustrating an example of the diffuser 10 of the present invention. FIGS. 2(a) and 2(b) are plan and bottom views of the diffuser 10. FIGS. 3(a) to 3(d) are front, left, right, and rear views of the diffuser 10. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the diffuser 10 taken along the line AA.

[0016] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the diffuser 10 of this embodiment comprises a container body 11 that is open upward and has a bottom wall 12 and a peripheral wall 13 that stands upright from the bottom wall 12, and a partition wall 14 that stands upright from the bottom wall 12 and divides the container body 11 into a first storage section 16 and a second storage section 17.

[0017] The first storage section 16 defines a space capable of holding aroma oil 22 as a liquid volatile fragrance, and is open upward. The second storage section 17 defines a space adjacent to the first storage section 16 via the partition wall 14, and is open upward. This second storage section 17 can store other small items, contributing to improved usability. The partition wall 14 is formed with multiple (three in this embodiment) through-holes 15. Each of these through-holes 15 is inclined upward from the first storage section 16 side toward the second storage section 17 side. As a result, when a reed stick 21 is inserted through the through-holes 15, its lower end reaches the first storage section 16, and its upper end is stably supported above the second storage section 17, i.e., protruding from the opening of the container body 11. Furthermore, the through portion 15 is formed at a position where the aroma oil 22 does not flow out into the second storage portion 17 when an appropriate amount (for example, 5 to 10 cm high) of the aroma oil 22 is stored in the first storage portion 16.

[0018] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the container body 11 and the partition wall 14 are made of ceramic or porcelain, which enhances the interior design and is also expected to have the effect of gently adjusting the evaporation rate of the fragrance.

[0019] FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of use of diffuser 10 of this embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view thereof. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, reed sticks 21 are made of long, thin bamboo rods, the tips of which are bent into a spherical shape by bending and / or weaving. However, the stick-shaped aromatic material of the present invention is not limited to this embodiment and may be a straight rod or a rectangular wooden plate as in Patent Document 1. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 6, first storage compartment 16 of container body 11 contains an appropriate amount of aroma oil 22, which is a liquid volatile fragrance.

[0020] 5 and 6, three reed sticks 21 are inserted into the three through holes 15 from above the second housing section 17 of the container body 11, with their lower ends reaching the first housing section 16 and coming into contact with the aroma oil 22. This configuration allows the reed sticks 21 to be easily attached, and also provides a visually beautiful and stable installation state.

[0021] When the lower end of the reed stick 21 is immersed in the aroma oil 22 in the first container 16, the fragrance is drawn up by capillary action and volatilizes from the surface of the reed stick 21, releasing the scent. The reed stick 21 is stably supported in its position by the through-hole 15, preventing it from tilting or sinking when placed in place. Furthermore, because the reed stick 21 is inserted from the second container 17 side, it does not directly interfere with the opening of the first container 16, making it easy to add more fragrance.

[0022] Furthermore, in the diffuser 10 of the present invention, in addition to common wooden reed sticks 21, dried plants 23 such as dried flowers or preserved flowers can be used as the aromatic material, as shown in Figure 7. This allows the diffuser 10 to exhibit excellent decorative properties that are visually appealing as well as fragrant.

[0023] Furthermore, in the diffuser 10 of the present invention, instead of the reed sticks 21, which are aromatic bodies, incense sticks 24 can be placed as shown in Figure 8. In this case, the second container 17 can function to receive the ashes of the incense sticks 24. In other words, the diffuser 10 of the present invention can also function as an incense holder.

[0024] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and modifications, and can be implemented in various forms within the technical scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0025] 10 Diffuser 11 Container body 12 Bottom wall 13 Peripheral wall 14 Bulkhead 15 Penetration 16 First storage section 17 Second storage section 21 Reed sticks (fragrant sticks) 22 Aroma oil (volatile fragrance) 23 Dried plants 24 Incense

Claims

1. A diffuser that supports a stick-shaped fragrance body impregnated with a liquid volatile fragrance and releases a fragrance, a container body having a bottom wall and a peripheral wall extending upright from the bottom wall and opening upward; a partition wall extending from the bottom wall and dividing the container body into a first storage section and a second storage section, The first storage section is configured to hold the liquid volatile fragrance, a through-portion that communicates the first accommodating portion and the second accommodating portion is formed in the partition wall, and the through-portion is inclined upward from the first accommodating portion side toward the second accommodating portion side, A diffuser characterized in that the fragrant body can be supported in a position where the upper end of the fragrant body protrudes from the opening of the second storage section by inserting the fragrant body through the through-hole and placing the lower end of the fragrant body in the first storage section.

2. 2. The diffuser according to claim 1, wherein the container body and the partition are made of ceramic or porcelain.

3. 3. The diffuser according to claim 1, wherein the tip of the aromatic body is positioned above the second container when the aromatic body is supported.

4. 3. The diffuser according to claim 1, wherein the aromatic substance is a dried plant material including at least dried flowers and preserved flowers.

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