Ion emitters and accessories

Abstract

To provide an ion emission tool that can efficiently increase an amount of ion emission to the periphery, and to provide an accessory.SOLUTION: An ion emission tool 100 includes: an ion emission part 110 extending in a direction at least partially intersecting a predetermined reference axis A and capable of emitting ions; and a housing 120 including a space part 121 in which the ion emission part is stored.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an ion emitting device and jewelry. [Background technology]

[0002] Accessories such as necklaces and bracelets that have components capable of emitting ions have been proposed. For example, accessories having a string-like main body that is worn on the body and that contains a substance capable of emitting ions in part or in the entirety of the main body are known (see Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2010-207411 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] For example, in the case of the accessory of Patent Document 1, if it is desired to increase the amount of ions released into the surroundings, it is possible to consider the arrangement, shape, structure, etc. of the main body part so that the amount of ion-containing material per unit volume of the string-like main body part can be increased. However, in the accessory of Patent Document 1, the string-like main body part constitutes the part to be attached to the user's body (the part to be wrapped around the body or hooked), so a significant change in its shape leads to the loss of the design and product characteristics. Therefore, it can be said that it is difficult to efficiently increase the amount of ions released in the accessory of Patent Document 1.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above problems, and has an object to provide an ion emitter and accessory that can efficiently increase the amount of ions emitted into the surroundings. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The ion emitting device according to the present invention is attached to the body. necklace head the housing has an opening disposed at one end of the housing in a longitudinal direction and a bottom disposed at the other end of the housing in the longitudinal direction, the space being closed from the outside, the ion emitting portion is made of a metal wire containing an ion emitting material made of natural ore, at least a portion of the ion emitting portion extends in a spiral shape around the reference axis, and the ion emitting portion is contained in the space with at least a portion of the ion emitting portion extending in a spiral shape, the ion emitting device is attachable to the opening of the housing, and further has a cover member that closes the opening when attached to the housing. The housing has a shape that is elongated vertically in the longitudinal direction, and the reference axis is a straight line that extends parallel to the longitudinal direction of the housing. Effect of the Invention

[0007] In the above ion emitter, the ion emitter extends in a direction at least partially intersecting a predetermined reference axis. Therefore, compared with the case where the ion emitter extends in a simple linear or circular shape, the amount of ions emitted per unit volume by the ion emitter to its surroundings can be increased. In addition, since the ion emitter is accommodated in the space of the housing, it is possible to prevent the ion emitter from being subjected to direct impact or vibration from the outside of the housing. As a result, the ion emitter can be maintained in a state shaped in a predetermined shape, and ions can be stably emitted from the ion emitter to its surroundings. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a front view showing the accessory and the ion emitter according to the embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view along the longitudinal direction of the ion emitter. [Diagram 3] 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 3A-3A shown in FIG. 2. [Figure 4] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing an ion emitting device according to Modification 1. [Diagram 5] 5A is a cross-sectional view of the ion emitting device taken along the line 5A-5A shown in FIG. 4. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing an ion emitting device according to Modification 2. [Figure 7] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the ion emitting device taken along the line 7A-7A shown in FIG. 6. [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a housing of an ion emitting device according to a third modified example. [Figure 9] FIG. 11 is a front view showing an accessory and an ion emitter according to another embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings. Note that the following description does not limit the technical scope or meaning of terms described in the claims. Also, the dimensional ratios in the drawings are exaggerated for the convenience of explanation and may differ from the actual ratios.

[0010] 1 to 3 are diagrams showing an accessory 10 and an ion emitting device 100 according to the embodiment.

[0011] Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of use of an accessory 10 and an ion emitting device 100. Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view (longitudinal cross-sectional view) along the longitudinal direction of the ion emitting device 100. Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view (transverse cross-sectional view) of the ion emitting device 100 in the direction indicated by arrow 3A-3A in Fig. 3.

[0012] 2 and 3, the longitudinal direction of housing 120 is indicated by arrows X1-X2, and the width direction intersecting the longitudinal direction is indicated by arrows Y1-Y2.

[0013] The accessory 10 and the ion emitter 100 according to this embodiment will be described in detail below.

[0014] <Accessories> As shown in FIG. 1, the ion emitting device 100 can be combined with an accessory member 140 for enabling the ion emitting device 100 to be worn on the body, thereby forming an accessory 10.

[0015] In the description of this specification, an example will be described in which the ion emitting device 100 is configured as a necklace head and the accessory 10 is configured as a necklace that can be worn around the neck of a natural person. However, the specific use of the ion emitting device 100 is not limited to the accessory 10, and it can also be applied to articles such as key holders.

[0016] In addition, even when the ion emitter 100 is used to configure the accessory 10, it can be applied to articles other than necklaces, such as bracelets and anklets. The accessory 10 can also be configured as an article intended to be worn by animals other than natural humans (dogs, cats, etc.).

[0017] <Ion emitter> As shown in Figures 1, 2, and 3, the ion emitting device 100 extends in a direction at least partially intersecting a predetermined reference axis A, and has an ion emitting unit 110 capable of emitting ions, and a housing 120 having a space 121 in which the ion emitting unit 110 is accommodated.

[0018] In this embodiment, the reference axis A is a virtual axis extending parallel to the longitudinal direction of the housing 120. Note that the reference axis A is not limited to an axis parallel to the longitudinal direction of the housing 120, and may be, for example, an axis intersecting (inclined) with respect to the longitudinal direction of the housing 120.

[0019] The ion emitting unit 110 can be configured, for example, by spraying an ion emitting material onto a metallic main body member (for example, a metallic wire). As shown in FIG. 2, the ion emitting unit 110 extends in a spiral shape around a reference axis A. The ion emitting unit 110 can be configured, for example, by processing a metallic main body member into a spring coil shape. The direction in which the ion emitting material is contained in the ion emitting unit 110 is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, coating, kneading during material production or molding, or attaching a sheet material to which the ion emitting material is attached.

[0020] For example, copper or aluminum can be used as the metal material constituting the main body member of the ion emitting unit 110. Also, for example, natural ore (for example, processed into granular or powder form) can be used as the ion emitting substance.

[0021] Since the ion emitting unit 110 extends in a spiral shape around the reference axis A, the volume occupied by the ion emitting unit 110 in the space 121 of the housing 120 increases. Therefore, compared with the case where the ion emitting unit 110 extends in a simple linear shape or a circular shape, the amount of ions emitted by the ion emitting unit 110 to its surroundings per unit volume increases. Because of such an effect, for example, even when the ion emitting unit 110 is applied to a relatively small member such as a necklace head, it is possible to ensure that the amount of ions emitted to the user is equal to or greater than a predetermined amount. Therefore, even when the ion emitting device 100 is used as a part of an accessory 10 such as a necklace, the user can enjoy various effects due to ions.

[0022] The specific shape of the ion emitting section 110 is not limited to a spiral shape. For example, the ion emitting section 110 may have a shape extending in a zigzag shape with respect to the reference axis A, a shape extending in a wavy shape, a shape folded back in a U-shape, a three-dimensional geometric shape, or the like. Even when the ion emitting section 110 is formed in a spiral shape, there is no particular limitation on the pitch of the spiral, the diameter of the spiral, the length of the spiral portion, or the like. However, when the ion emitting section 110 is given a spiral shape over the entire length of the ion emitting section 110, the amount of ions emitted to the periphery of the ion emitting section 110 can be increased more efficiently.

[0023] Housing 120 has a shape that is elongated vertically in the longitudinal direction. Space 121 of housing 120 can be configured as a hole that extends along substantially the entire length of housing 120 in the longitudinal direction. Note that the cross-sectional shape of space 121 (longitudinal cross-sectional shape and / or transverse cross-sectional shape) is not limited to the shape shown in the drawings.

[0024] As shown in FIG. 2, the housing 120 has an opening 126 disposed at one end in the longitudinal direction and a bottom 127 disposed at the other end in the longitudinal direction.

[0025] The ion emitting unit 110 can be inserted into the space 121 of the housing 120 through the opening 126. The ion emitting unit 110 can be fixed to an inner wall surface (e.g., a bottom portion 127, etc.) of the housing 120 using, for example, an adhesive or the like.

[0026] A predetermined lid member 130 can be attached to one end of the housing 120. By attaching the lid member 130 to the housing 120, the opening 126 of the housing 120 can be closed. The lid member 130 can be provided with a connection hole 131 through which the elongated member 141 of the accessory member 140 shown in FIG. 1 can be inserted.

[0027] Since the ion emitting unit 110 is accommodated in the space 121 of the housing 120, it is possible to prevent the ion emitting unit 110 from being subjected to a direct impact or vibration from the outside of the housing 120. This makes it possible to maintain the ion emitting unit 110 in a predetermined shape (e.g., a spiral shape). Therefore, the ion emitting device 100 can stably radiate ions toward the surroundings even when the user is exercising with the accessory 10 attached to the user's body.

[0028] 1, the accessory member 140 has an elongated member 141 formed of a chain, a string, or the like, and a fastener 143 that enables both ends of the elongated member 141 to be connected and separated. There are no particular limitations on the specific shape, material, length, and structure of the accessory member 140.

[0029] As shown in FIG. 1, a user can wear the accessory 10 on the body by wrapping the elongated member 141 around the neck with the longitudinal direction of the housing 120 aligned with the vertical direction of the body.

[0030] Below, modified examples of the above-described embodiment will be described. Detailed explanations of the components and contents already described will be omitted as appropriate. Furthermore, contents that are not specifically explained can be the same as the above-described embodiment. Furthermore, overlapping explanations of each modified example will be omitted as appropriate.

[0031] <Variation 1> As shown in Figs. 4 and 5, an ion emitter 100A according to the first modification differs from the above-described embodiment in the structure of a space 121 formed inside a housing 120A.

[0032] The space 121 of the ion emitter 100A is configured with a hole 123 extending in the longitudinal direction of the housing 120. The hole 123 has a first hole 123a and a second hole 123b adjacent to each other in a direction intersecting with the longitudinal direction of the housing 120.

[0033] An ion radiator 110 is disposed in the hole 123. Specifically, a first ion radiator 110a is disposed in the first hole 123a, and a second ion radiator 110b is disposed in the second hole 123b. As in the above-described embodiment, at least a portion of each of the ion radiators 110a and 110b extends in a direction intersecting with a predetermined reference axis A.

[0034] It is sufficient that at least a part of each of the ion emitting parts 110a, 110b extends in a direction intersecting the reference axis A. However, when each of the ion emitting parts 110a, 110b has a shape (for example, a spiral shape) extending in a direction intersecting the reference axis A, the amount of ions emitted from the ion emitting device 100A can be increased more efficiently.

[0035] In the ion emitting device 100A according to this modification, the ion emitting parts 110a and 110b are arranged in two holes 123a and 123b of the space part 121 of the housing 120A, respectively. Therefore, it is possible to more efficiently increase the number of ions emitted from the ion emitting device 100A to its surroundings.

[0036] Although the cover member 130 is not shown in Fig. 4, the cover member 130 can be attached to the housing 120A as appropriate, as in the above-described embodiment. The positional relationship and cross-sectional shape (vertical cross-sectional shape and / or horizontal cross-sectional shape) of the holes 123a, 123b are not particularly limited. For example, the holes 123a, 123b do not have to communicate with each other in a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of the housing 120A.

[0037] <Variation 2> 6 and 7, in the ion emitting device 100B according to the third modification, the hole portion 123 of the housing 120B has three holes, a first hole portion 123a, a second hole portion 123b, and a third hole portion 123c. A first ion emitting portion 110a, a second ion emitting portion 110b, and a third ion emitting portion 110c are arranged in the holes 123a, 123b, and 123c, respectively.

[0038] According to the ion emitting device 100B according to the second modification, the amount of ions emitted to the periphery of the ion emitting device 100B can be increased more efficiently than the ion emitting device 100A shown in the first modification.

[0039] <Variation 3> 8 shows a housing 120C according to Modification 4. A groove 124 extending in a spiral shape is formed around a hole (space) 123 of the housing 120C. Therefore, the amount of ions emitted from the ion emitting unit 110 disposed in the hole 123 to the periphery of the housing 120C can be efficiently increased.

[0040] <Other embodiments> FIG. 9 shows an accessory 10D and an ion emitting device 100D according to another embodiment.

[0041] When the ion emitting device 100D is used in the accessory 10D, for example, it can be used in a state in which the longitudinal direction of the ion emitting device 100D is aligned with the left-right direction (the direction of both arms) of the user's body. When the ion emitting device 100D is used in this manner, for example, a cover member 130 having a connection portion 133 in which a hole portion is formed through which the elongated member 141 of the accessory member 140 can be inserted can be arranged near both ends of the housing 120.

[0042] The ion emitter and accessory according to the present invention have been described above through the embodiments and modified examples. However, the present invention is not limited to the contents described in the embodiments, and can be modified as appropriate based on the description of the claims.

[0043] The ion emitting device extends in a direction that at least partially intersects a predetermined reference axis, and as long as it has an ion emitting unit capable of emitting ions, and a housing having a space in which the ion emitting unit is contained, the structure, material, size, shape, etc. of each part can be changed as desired.

[0044] For example, the number of spaces (holes) and the number of ion emitting parts arranged in the spaces may be four or more. [Explanation of symbols]

[0045] 10, 10D accessories 100, 100A, 100B, 100D Ion emitter 110 Ion Radiation Unit 110a First ion emitting unit 110b Second ion emitting unit 110c Third Ion Radiation Unit 120, 120A, 120B, 120C Housings 121 Space section 123 Hole 123a 1st hole 123b 2nd hole 123c 3rd hole 124 Groove 130 Lid member 140 Accessory parts A Reference axis

Claims

1. An ion emitting device used in a necklace head that is worn on the body, an ion emitting unit extending in a direction at least partially intersecting a predetermined reference axis and capable of emitting ions; a housing having a space in which the ion emitting unit is accommodated; The housing has an opening disposed at one end in a longitudinal direction of the housing and a bottom disposed at the other end in the longitudinal direction of the housing, the ion emitting portion is made of a metal wire containing an ion emitting material made of natural ore, At least a portion of the ion emitter extends in a spiral shape around the reference axis, the ion emitter is accommodated in the space with at least a portion of the ion emitter extending in a spiral shape; a cover member that is attachable to the opening of the housing and closes the opening when attached to the housing; The housing has a shape that is elongated in a longitudinal direction, The reference axis is a straight line extending parallel to a longitudinal direction of the housing.

2. An ion emitter as described in claim 1, wherein the space is a hole extending over approximately the entire longitudinal length of the housing.

3. The space has two or more holes formed adjacent to each other in a direction intersecting with the longitudinal direction of the housing, The ion emitting device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the ion emitting portion is disposed in each of the two or more holes.

4. The ion emitting device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the ion emitting portion is formed by spraying an ion emitting material onto the metal wire processed into a spring coil shape.

5. An ion emitter according to any one of claims 1 to 4, and an accessory member for enabling the ion emitter to be attached to a body, The accessory member is an ornament having an elongated member that can be attached to the housing, and a fastener that enables both ends of the elongated member to be connected and separated.

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