Anti-mold products

Abstract

To provide a reusable anti-fungal product. [Solution] An anti-mold product (1) that contains an anti-mold volatile material (3) inside an openable case (2), the case (2) having an opening (20), and the anti-mold volatile material (3) having a bio-derived anti-mold agent carried on a porous material (30), with the porous material (30) sealed in a non-woven bag (31).

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a mold-preventing product that contains a mold-preventing volatile substance inside an openable case. [Background technology]

[0002] Mold is likely to grow in places with poor ventilation, such as bathrooms, kitchens, and other wet areas, storage spaces, etc. Conventionally, anti-mold products containing anti-mold agents in containers have been proposed to prevent mold growth (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] The antifungal product described in Patent Document 1 includes a volatile agent (volatile antifungal agent) and a container for storing the volatile agent, the container being formed in part or in whole from a humidity-sensitive substrate. This antifungal product is said to be able to inhibit the growth of mold under high-humidity conditions because the volatile agent is released when the humidity level rises. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-060302 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, in the anti-fungal product of Patent Document 1, the opening of the container is covered and fixed with a moisture-sensitive base material, so opening and closing the container and refilling the contents are not taken into consideration. Therefore, the container is disposed of as a whole after use, which poses problems in terms of the environment and cost.

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above problems, and aims to provide a reusable anti-fungal product. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The characteristic configuration of the antifungal product according to the present invention to solve the above problems is as follows: A mold-preventing product that stores a mold-preventing volatile substance inside an openable case, the case has an opening, The antifungal volatile material is a porous material that supports a bio-derived antifungal agent and that is then sealed in a nonwoven bag.

[0008] According to the antifungal product of this configuration, the antifungal volatile material is stored inside an openable case, making it easy to take in and out. Furthermore, the antifungal volatile material is made by carrying a bio-derived antifungal agent on a porous material, which is then sealed in a nonwoven bag. Therefore, it is safe for humans and easy to handle. Used antifungal volatile material can be replaced with new antifungal volatile material without getting your hands dirty. Therefore, a reusable antifungal product can be realized by refilling the antifungal volatile material.

[0009] In the antifungal product of the present invention, The nonwoven fabric bag has a basis weight of 10 to 100 g / m 2 It is preferable that:

[0010] In the antifungal product of this configuration, since the basis weight of the nonwoven fabric bag is within the above range, the gaps between the nonwoven fabric are appropriate, and the volatilization of the antifungal agent is not hindered, and the fine powder contained in the porous material is prevented from leaking out through the gaps between the fibers. Therefore, since the case does not get dirty, a reusable antifungal product can be provided.

[0011] In the antifungal product of the present invention, The porous material is preferably perlite and / or diatomaceous earth.

[0012] In the antifungal product of this configuration, the porous material is perlite and / or diatomaceous earth, which allows the bio-derived antifungal agent to be favorably supported. Furthermore, perlite and diatomaceous earth have excellent water absorption properties, so they can be used even in humid environments.

[0013] In the antifungal product of the present invention, It is preferably used in a bathroom, closet, trash can, or under a sink.

[0014] The anti-mold product of this configuration can be reused by refilling it with anti-mold volatile material, and therefore can be effectively used in places with poor ventilation where mold is likely to grow, such as bathrooms, closets, trash cans, or under sinks. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 shows an antifungal product according to one embodiment of the present invention, where (a) is a perspective view of the entire antifungal product with the case open, and (b) is a perspective view of the entire antifungal product with the case closed and in use. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an overall perspective view of the antifungal product of Alternative Embodiment 1 as seen from behind. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is an overall perspective view of an antifungal product according to another embodiment 2, as viewed from the front. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] Hereinafter, embodiments of the antifungal product of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 3. However, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments described below or the configurations shown in the drawings.

[0017] [Overall structure] 1 shows an antifungal product 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, where (a) is an overall perspective view of the antifungal product 1 with the case 2 open, and (b) is an overall perspective view of the antifungal product 1 in use with the case 2 closed. The antifungal product 1 is used to inhibit the growth of mold in places with poor ventilation. The antifungal product 1 of the present invention can be used effectively in small spaces prone to high humidity, such as bathrooms, closets, trash cans, or under sinks.

[0018] As shown in Fig. 1(a), the anti-mold product 1 includes a case 2 and an anti-mold volatilizer 3. The anti-mold product 1 is configured to be switchable between a state in which the case 2 is open so that the anti-mold volatilizer 3 can be removed from the case 2, as shown in Fig. 1(a), and a usage state in which the case 2 is closed so that the anti-mold volatilizer 3 cannot be removed from the case 2, as shown in Fig. 1(b). Each component of the anti-mold product 1 will be described in detail below.

[0019] <Case> As shown in FIG. 1 , the case 2 is openable and closable and stores the anti-mold volatilizer 3. Because the anti-mold volatilizer 3 is stored inside the openable case 2, the anti-mold volatilizer 3 can be easily taken in and out. The case 2 includes a first case portion 21 disposed on the front side in FIG. 1( b), a second case portion 22 disposed on the back side in FIG. 1( b), and a hook portion 23 for hanging the case 2. The case 2 has an opening 20. The opening 20 functions as a vent for releasing the anti-mold component of the anti-mold volatilizer 3 stored in the case 2 to the outside of the case 2. The shape and size of the opening 20 are not particularly limited, but in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1 , a plurality of openings 20 are formed in the first case portion 21 and the second case portion 22 at positions where the anti-mold volatilizer 3 overlaps with the first case portion 21 and the second case portion 22.

[0020] In this embodiment, the first case portion 21 and the second case portion 22 are formed in a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and their lower ends are connected to each other by a hinge portion 24 shown in Fig. 1(a). In the case 2, by rotating the first case portion 21 and the second case portion 22 about the hinge portion 24 as an axis, it is possible to switch between an open state shown in Fig. 1(a) and a closed state shown in Fig. 1(b).

[0021] As shown in Figure 1(a), the first case part 21 and the second case part 22 have a volatilizer storage frame 25 on their inner surfaces. The volatilizer storage frame 25 is formed to stably hold the anti-mold volatilizer 3, and although the shape of the volatilizer storage frame 25 is not particularly limited, in this embodiment it is formed to surround the four corners of the inner surfaces of the first case part 21 and the second case part 22 so as to fit the four corners of the anti-mold volatilizer 3. Because the volatilizer storage frame 25 can stably hold the anti-mold volatilizer 3, there is no risk of the anti-mold volatilizer 3 moving within the case 2 during use.

[0022] The hook portion 23 has a circular hook portion 23a that can be hung on, for example, a hanger pipe, and a leg portion 23b that extends to connect the hook portion 23a and the second case portion 22. The leg portion 23b is connected to the upper end of the second case portion 22 via a hinge portion 26. As shown in FIG. 1(a), the second case portion 22 has a hook storage portion 27. The hook portion 23 can be rotated about the hinge portion 26 to switch between an unfolded state in which the hook portion 23 can be used, as shown in FIG. 1(b), and a folded state in which the hook portion 23 is stored in the hook storage portion 27, as shown in FIG. 1(a). When the hook portion 23 is in the unfolded state, it can be hung on a hanger pipe and used, making it particularly suitable for use in bathrooms and closets. Furthermore, when the hook portion 23 is in the folded state, it can be conveniently stored and transported.

[0023] Examples of materials that can be used to form the case 2 include thermoplastic resins such as polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, and ABS resin. The case 2 is produced by, for example, injection molding.

[0024] <Anti-mold volatile substance> The anti-mold volatile material 3 is obtained by carrying a bio-derived anti-mold agent on a porous material 30, and sealing the porous material 30 in a non-woven bag 31. Because the anti-mold volatile material 3 is configured in this manner, it is safe for the human body, easy to handle, and can be replaced with a new anti-mold volatile material 3 without getting hands dirty. Therefore, it is possible to realize an anti-mold product 1 that can be reused by refilling the anti-mold volatile material 3. The anti-mold product 1 can also be used as a disposable product that does not require refilling the anti-mold volatile material 3.

[0025] A bio-based antifungal agent is an antifungal agent that utilizes microorganisms or natural ingredients, and for example, inhibits the growth of mold through the action of microorganisms. The use of a bio-based antifungal agent results in an environmentally friendly antifungal product 1. In this embodiment, Bacillus bacteria are used as the microorganisms. Bacillus bacteria secrete antimicrobial peptides and enzymes that suppress the growth of other microorganisms, thereby inhibiting the proliferation of mold.

[0026] The porous material 30 is a material with numerous microscopic holes (pores) and voids within it, and because microorganisms can easily settle within the pores, it is used to support a bio-based antifungal agent. Examples of the porous material 30 include porous minerals such as perlite (perlite / obsidian), diatomaceous earth (a sedimentary mineral), zeolite (a zeolite), bentonite (a clay mineral), and pumice (a volcanic rock), with perlite and diatomaceous earth being preferred. By using perlite and diatomaceous earth as the porous material 30, the bio-based antifungal agent (particularly Bacillus bacteria) can be favorably supported. Furthermore, because perlite and diatomaceous earth have excellent water absorption properties, they can be used even in humid environments. Each of the above porous materials may be used alone or in combination.

[0027] The nonwoven fabric bag 31 is made by forming a nonwoven fabric into a bag shape, and encloses a porous material 30 carrying a mildew inhibitor. The nonwoven fabric used for the nonwoven fabric bag 31 has a basis weight of 10 to 100 g / m 2It is preferable that the density is 30 to 70 g / m 2 It is more preferable that the basis weight of the nonwoven fabric bag 31 is within the above range, the gaps between the nonwoven fabric are appropriate, and the volatilization of the antifungal agent is not hindered, and the fine powder contained in the porous material 30 can be prevented from leaking out from the gaps between the fibers. Therefore, the case 2 does not get dirty, and a reusable antifungal product 1 can be provided. The nonwoven fabric bag 31 in this embodiment has a basis weight of 50 g / m 2 The bag is formed by heat welding a nonwoven fabric having a thickness of 0.22 mm. Examples of materials for the nonwoven fabric bag 31 include polyester, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyamide, polylactic acid, and rayon, with polylactic acid being particularly preferred. Using polylactic acid for the nonwoven fabric bag 31 makes the anti-fungal product 1 environmentally friendly.

[0028] The antifungal product of the present invention has been described above based on an embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to the configuration described in the above embodiment, and the configuration can be modified as appropriate within the scope of the invention. Such modified examples will be described as Alternative Embodiments 1 and 2. In the following Alternative Embodiments 1 and 2, parts that are the same as or similar to the above embodiment will be simply given the same reference numerals in the drawings and detailed description will be omitted. The following description will focus on parts that are different from the above embodiment.

[0029] [Another embodiment 1] Fig. 2 is an overall perspective view of the antifungal product 1a of another embodiment 1, as seen from the rear. The first case portion 21 and the second case portion 22 in another embodiment 1a are formed in a rectangular shape with rounded corners. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 1, the case 2 has a hook portion 23 so that it can be hung on a hanger pipe, but this is not limited to this. As shown in Fig. 2, the case 2a in another embodiment 1a may have an adhesive portion 29, such as double-sided tape, on the second case portion 22. By providing the adhesive portion 29, the antifungal product 1a can be attached to the ceiling of a bathroom, closet, under a sink, or the like, or to the lid of a trash can.

[0030] [Another embodiment 2] FIG. 3 is an overall perspective view of an antifungal product 1b according to another embodiment 2, as seen from the front. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the case 2 includes a first case portion 21 and a second case portion 22, and is configured to be openable and closable by pivoting the first case portion 21 and the second case portion 22 about a hinge portion 24. However, this is not limited to this configuration. As shown in FIG. 3, the case 2b may be formed into a box shape by die-cutting sheet-like materials such as cardboard, corrugated cardboard, or plastic sheets and then assembling the die-cut sheet materials. In another embodiment 2, the case 2b includes a box body 5 and a lid 6. The box body 5 has a rectangular (rectangular in this example) bottom portion 51 and a front portion 52, a back portion 53, a right side portion 54, and a left side portion 55, which are provided upright on the four sides of the bottom portion 51. In this embodiment, the box body 5 is a rectangular cylindrical container having an opening on the surface opposite the bottom portion 51, through which the antifungal volatilizer 3 can be placed inside the box body 5. As shown in Fig. 3, the lid 6 is openably and closably connected to the box body 5 so as to close the opening of the box body 5. As shown in Fig. 3, the lid 6 is connected to the front part 52 via a fold line 60, and is thereby rotatable relative to the box body 5. In this way, by configuring the lid 6 to be openable and closable by rotating it about the fold line 60, it is possible to realize a reusable anti-fungal product 1 by simply refilling the anti-fungal volatilizer 3.

[0031] In the second alternative embodiment, an opening 20 is formed in the front portion 52. As shown in Fig. 3, the shape of the opening 20 may be the shape of letters or decoration, and such a configuration can improve the design. [Industrial Applicability]

[0032] The antifungal product of the present invention can be used in applications where a volatile antifungal agent stored in a case is vaporized in the place of use (for example, a bathroom). [Explanation of symbols]

[0033] 1, 1a, 1b Anti-mold products Cases 2, 2a, and 2b 3. Anti-mold volatile substance 20 Opening 30 Porous material 31 Non-woven bags

Claims

1. A mold-preventing product that stores a mold-preventing volatile substance inside an openable case, the case has an opening, The anti-fungal volatile material is an anti-fungal product in which a bio-derived anti-fungal agent is supported on a porous material and the porous material is sealed in a nonwoven bag.

2. The nonwoven fabric bag has a basis weight of 10 to 100 g / m ２ 2. The antifungal product according to claim 1, wherein

3. 2. The antifungal product according to claim 1, wherein the porous material is perlite and / or diatomaceous earth.

4. The antifungal product according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which is used in a bathroom, a closet, a trash can, or under a sink.

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