Chemical sprayer and chemical bottle

Abstract

To provide a liquid chemical atomizer which anyone can easily and quickly remove a used-up medical solution bottle and replace it with a new medical solution bottle, and a medical solution bottle fitted to the liquid chemical atomizer.SOLUTION: A liquid chemical atomizer 1 is provided with a bottle cage 3, and it is possible, for example, that a used-up medical solution bottle 8 can be removed from a liquid chemical atomizer only by grabbing the medical solution bottle with the left hand and pulling it from an opening of the bottle cage downward while holding a grip type tripod T with the right hand and a new medical solution bottle can be fitted to the liquid chemical atomizer only by putting the medical solution bottle upward through the opening of the bottle cage. A two-fluid nozzle 2 and the bottle cage are combined via a torque hinge 4 and, for example, the two-fluid nozzle can be raised so that it faces right above only by placing the middle finger and the ring finger of the right hand on the two-fluid nozzle and twisting it so as to raise the wrist while holding the medical solution bottle with the left hand, and the two-fluid nozzle can be laid so that it faces diagonally upward simply by twisting the wrist so as to lay it.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] To provide a liquid medicine sprayer for spraying a liquid medicine such as a disinfecting deodorant liquid, and more particularly to a liquid medicine sprayer which enables anyone to easily and quickly remove an exhausted liquid medicine bottle and replace it with a new one, and to a liquid medicine bottle to be attached to the liquid medicine sprayer. [Background technology]

[0002] A proposed liquid medicine sprayer has a screw hole (female thread) that fits into the screw-in port of the liquid medicine bottle inside the bottle attachment port on the sprayer body, so that the liquid medicine bottle can be fixed to the sprayer body (see, for example, Patent Document 1). With this liquid medicine sprayer, when the liquid medicine in the bottle runs out due to continued spraying, it can be replaced with another liquid medicine bottle that contains liquid medicine.

[0003] Another proposed liquid sprayer is a sprayer in which a fluid filled in a container is supplied from a nozzle through a piping tube, and the container and the piping tube are connected via a connecting member that can be connected with one touch (see, for example, Patent Document 2). In this liquid sprayer, the container and the piping tube can be connected with one touch, making it easy to replace the container. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2010-274019 A (paragraphs 0027, 0034, Figure 4) [Patent Document 2] JP 2008-307502 A (paragraphs 0005, 0009, Figure 1) Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In the liquid medicine sprayer of Patent Document 1, a screw hole (female thread portion) that fits into the screw-in opening of the liquid medicine bottle is provided inside the bottle attachment opening on the sprayer body, so that the liquid medicine bottle can be easily removed from the sprayer body by holding the sprayer body in the right hand and placing the liquid medicine bottle with the left hand and twisting it, or the liquid medicine bottle can be easily attached to the sprayer body by holding the liquid medicine bottle in the left hand and fitting the screw-in opening of the liquid medicine bottle into the screw hole in the sprayer body and twisting it.

[0006] However, in the liquid medicine sprayer of Patent Document 1, the liquid medicine bottle is attached to and detached from the main body of the sprayer by turning it, so the wrist must be twisted many times. Therefore, in the liquid medicine sprayer of Patent Document 1, the action of twisting the wrist many times is troublesome, making it difficult to replace the liquid medicine bottle, and for example, women and elderly people with weak grip strength cannot twist the wrist with force, making it difficult to remove the empty liquid medicine bottle.

[0007] In the chemical sprayer of Patent Document 2, the container and the piping tube are connected via a connecting member that can be connected with one touch, so that the container and the piping tube can be connected with one touch by simply inserting and pulling out the piping tube into the connecting member.

[0008] However, the liquid sprayer disclosed in Patent Document 2 supplies fluid by remote control, and a piping tube of a predetermined length is connected to a fixed container, specifically a packaging bag made of fixed soft packaging material, so the container cannot be carried together with the sprayer.

[0009] To solve the above-mentioned problems, the object of the present invention is to provide a liquid medicine sprayer that enables anyone to easily and quickly remove an exhausted liquid medicine bottle and replace it with a new one, and to provide a liquid medicine bottle to be attached to the liquid medicine sprayer. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] In order to solve the above problem, the invention according to claim 1 provides a chemical sprayer equipped with a two-fluid nozzle, configured to have a bottle cage for a bicycle.

[0011] In the invention according to claim 2, the two-fluid nozzle and the bottle cage are connected via a torque hinge for a door, lid, or cover.

[0012] In the invention according to claim 3, a cable gland for connecting electric wires is attached to the lid of the liquid medicine bottle that is inserted into the bottle cage. Effect of the Invention

[0013] According to the invention of claim 1, the liquid medicine sprayer equipped with a two-fluid nozzle is configured with a bicycle bottle cage, so that, for example, while holding the grip of the liquid medicine sprayer with the right hand, the liquid medicine bottle can be attached to the liquid medicine sprayer by simply inserting the liquid medicine bottle through the opening of the bottle cage while holding the grip of the liquid medicine sprayer with the right hand. Also, while holding the grip of the liquid medicine sprayer with the right hand, the liquid medicine bottle can be removed from the liquid medicine sprayer by simply grabbing the liquid medicine bottle with the left hand and pulling it out from the opening of the bottle cage.

[0014] Thus, according to the invention of claim 1, unlike the liquid medicine sprayer of Patent Document 1, there is no need to twist the wrist multiple times, so even women or elderly people with weak grip strength can easily attach and detach the liquid medicine bottle to the liquid medicine sprayer. Also, according to the invention of claim 1, the movement of inserting and removing the liquid medicine bottle from the bottle cage is a linear movement of the hand, so it is a simpler movement and can be performed quickly than the movement of twisting the wrist multiple times as in the liquid medicine sprayer of Patent Document 1. Therefore, according to the invention of claim 1, anyone can easily and quickly remove the used liquid medicine bottle and replace it with a new liquid medicine bottle.

[0015] According to the invention of claim 2, the two-fluid nozzle and the bottle cage are connected via a torque hinge for a door, lid, or cover. Therefore, for example, while holding the liquid bottle in the left hand, the angle between the two-fluid nozzle and the bottle cage can be changed and fixed at that angle by simply placing the middle and ring fingers of the right hand around the two-fluid nozzle and twisting the wrist.

[0016] Therefore, according to the invention of claim 2, the angle between the two-fluid nozzle and the bottle cage can be changed and fixed at that angle, so that the two-fluid nozzle can be pointed diagonally upwards to spray the medicinal liquid diagonally upwards, or the two-fluid nozzle can be pointed straight up to spray the medicinal liquid straight up.

[0017] According to the invention of claim 2, the two-fluid nozzle can be directed directly upward to spray the chemical solution directly upward, so that fluid circulation can be performed efficiently. Therefore, according to the invention of claim 2, if a disinfectant deodorizer such as hypochlorous acid water is sprayed directly upward indoors, the indoor space can be disinfected and deodorized efficiently.

[0018] Furthermore, according to the invention of claim 2, the two-fluid nozzle can be pointed straight up and the chemical solution can be sprayed straight up. Therefore, for example, when spraying an anti-fungal agent on a ceiling, the user can do so in a natural posture by simply twisting the wrist slightly, without having to raise his arm straight up.

[0019] According to the invention of claim 3, a cable gland for connecting electric wires is attached to the lid of the liquid medicine bottle to be inserted into the bottle cage, so that the tube can be attached to the liquid medicine bottle without leaking liquid medicine simply by passing the tube through the cable gland and tightening the cable gland. Also, the tube can be removed from the liquid medicine bottle simply by loosening the cable gland and pulling out the tube.

[0020] As described above, according to the inventions of claims 1 to 3, anyone can easily and quickly remove an empty bottle of chemical solution and replace it with a new one, reducing the hassle of replacing the bottle of chemical solution. Therefore, according to the inventions of claims 1 to 3, while daily sterilization is required to prevent the spread of COVID-19, it is easy for facility employees, such as part-timers and casual workers, to continue sterilization between work, for example, for a short time before opening or after closing.

[0021] According to the inventions of claims 1 to 3, the refill of the liquid medicine is performed by replacing the liquid medicine bottle, so accidents caused by making a mistake in the dilution ratio can be prevented. Furthermore, according to the inventions of claims 1 to 3, if a dedicated bottle is used, accidents caused by transferring the liquid medicine to the wrong bottle can be prevented. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0022] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a front view of the liquid medicine sprayer according to the embodiment. [Diagram 2] 1 is a front view showing a state in which the liquid medicine sprayer according to the embodiment is fixed and spraying, and a state in which the liquid medicine bottle according to the embodiment is inserted into a bottle cage. FIG. [Diagram 3] 1A is a front view showing the state in which the liquid medicine sprayer of the embodiment is fixed and spraying, the state in which the liquid medicine sprayer is spraying diagonally upwards, and FIG. 1B is a front view showing the state in which the liquid medicine sprayer is spraying directly upwards. [Figure 4] 1A is a front view showing the state in which a liquid medicine sprayer according to an embodiment is held in the hand and sprayed at an angle upwards, and FIG. 1B is a front view showing the state in which the liquid medicine sprayer is sprayed directly upwards. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0023] First, the matters that are the basis of the creation of this invention will be briefly explained. The inventor manufactures and sells a disinfectant deodorizer made of an aqueous solution of hypochlorous acid (the product name is Dianax. Dianax is a registered trademark of the applicant (registration number 5344757)). Here, Dianax is a disinfectant deodorizer that is extremely safe, and contains hypochlorous acid water as an ingredient, which is generated by diluting and mixing sodium hypochlorite, hydrochloric acid, and pure water.

[0024] Gianax has the disinfecting effect against a wide range of bacteria, from common bacteria to viruses, and is extremely safe, so it can be used safely by infants and the elderly for a variety of purposes, from cleaning fresh foods such as vegetables and seafood, to disinfecting cooking utensils and kitchen utensils, to disinfecting hands and wiping the body. Gianax also contains hypochlorous acid, which is produced in the human body by neutrophils (a type of white blood cell) that protect the body from bacteria and viruses. Therefore, Gianax can be sprayed in places where people are present.

[0025] In the previous invention (Application No. 2009-272490), the inventor focused on the need to spray chemicals such as Gianax in spaces that are difficult for workers to enter, such as high or low places or narrow spaces, or spaces where it is undesirable for workers to stay for sanitary reasons, and developed a chemical sprayer (product name: Aquanet AFA1001, hereinafter referred to as the current chemical sprayer) that can be temporarily placed in a sprayed state, and has provided products that take advantage of the characteristic of Gianax that other disinfecting waters do not have, that is, that it can be sprayed in places where people are present. Therefore, Gianax is used in various facilities, including cooking facilities such as food factories and school lunch centers, commercial facilities such as restaurants and food courts, and especially in nursing homes and sports gyms where odor control is required.

[0026] The inventor heard from customers who use Gianax in a spray bottle to deal with odors that they were looking forward to spraying Gianax in the air to disinfect it. In nursing homes and sports gyms, Gianax is sprayed from a spray bottle on things that have been used to clean up excrement, and on mats and equipment that are soaked with sweat to disinfect and deodorize them. In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Gianax has also begun to be sprayed on tables, doorknobs, and other surfaces that are touched by hands, so the inventor wanted to spray Gianax widely to disinfect the air in order to thoroughly prevent the spread of infection.

[0027] Additionally, the inventor felt that there were increasing inquiries about the current chemical sprayers from people other than those involved in sterilization and deodorization work, and that various facilities were looking to sterilize the air as a measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

[0028] The inventor then noticed that current chemical sprayers were developed for businesses engaged in sterilization and deodorization work, and were designed to be used by workers with specialized knowledge, but many of the inquiries were from employees in their own facilities who wanted to use them for sterilization in between work.

[0029] The inventor noticed that while daily disinfection is required to prevent the spread of COVID-19, refilling the liquid medicine is a hassle when employees try to disinfect between work.The inventor then thought that if anyone could easily and quickly remove an empty bottle of liquid medicine and replace it with a new one to refill the liquid medicine, the burden of daily disinfection could be reduced.

[0030] While considering a structure that would allow anyone to easily and quickly remove an empty medicine bottle and replace it with a new one, the inventors noticed that there is a part for sports bicycles such as road bikes called a bottle cage, which allows for quick removal of a beverage bottle in order to replenish fluids while riding the bicycle.

[0031] The inventor then discovered that by repurposing a bicycle bottle cage component into a sprayer component, anyone can easily and quickly remove an empty bottle of liquid medicine and replace it with a new one, which led to the creation of this invention. The inventor also discovered that by repurposing a commercially available part into a sprayer component, just as by repurposing a bicycle bottle cage component into a sprayer component, it is possible to commercialize an idea even with limited management resources, which led to the creation of this invention.

[0032] Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings as appropriate. Fig. 1 is a front view of a liquid sprayer according to an embodiment.

[0033] 1, the liquid sprayer 1 includes a two-fluid nozzle 2 and a bottle cage 3. In addition, the liquid sprayer 1 includes a torque hinge 4, a stay 5, tubes 6a and 6b, and a tripod mounting bracket 7.

[0034] The two-fluid nozzle 2 is a nozzle that mixes compressed air and liquid and sprays them, using a high-speed gas flow to atomize the liquid and spray a fine mist. Attached to the two-fluid nozzle 2 are a tube (liquid side) 6a that connects to a liquid bottle, and a tube (air side) 6b that connects to an air compressor.

[0035] Bottle cage 3 is a basket-shaped component for storing a bottle, which is a commercially available component for sports bicycles such as road bikes. If a bottle cage 3 that allows the bottle to be removed from the side is selected, it becomes easier to remove the medicine bottle because the medicine bottle will not hit the two-fluid nozzle 2.

[0036] The torque hinge 4 is a commercially available part for doors, lids, and covers, and is a hinge-like part that holds the door, lid, or cover in any position while it is open or closed. Here, the two-fluid nozzle 2 and the bottle cage 3 are connected via the torque hinge 4 so that they can be fixed at any angle.

[0037] The stay 5 is a support-like member for fixing parts. Here, the bottle cage 3, the torque hinge 4, and the tripod mounting bracket 7 are fixed to the stay 5.

[0038] The tripod mounting bracket 7 is a metal fitting having a flat plate with a screw hole for mounting a tripod.

[0039] Fig. 2 is a front view showing a state in which the liquid medicine sprayer 1 according to the embodiment is fixed and spraying, and a state in which the liquid medicine bottle according to the embodiment is inserted into the bottle cage 3. As shown in Fig. 2, the liquid medicine sprayer 1 is configured so that the liquid medicine bottle 8 can be attached to the bottle cage 3, and a grip-type tripod T can be attached to the tripod mounting bracket 7.

[0040] The liquid medicine bottle 8 has a cable gland 82 attached to a central hole in the lid 81. The cable gland 82 is a commercially available component for connecting electric wires, and is a screw-type component that is passed through and tightened. The cable gland 82 is used for passing and tightening a cable to prevent the intrusion of dust and water and to prevent the cable from coming loose. In the liquid medicine bottle 8 according to the embodiment, since the cable gland 82 is attached to a central hole in the lid 81, when the tube (liquid side) 6a is passed through the cable gland 82 and tightened, the liquid medicine does not spill. In addition, in the liquid medicine bottle 8 according to the embodiment, when the cable gland 82 is loosened, the tube (liquid side) 6a comes out.

[0041] The liquid medicine bottle 8 is a light-shielding bottle so that the Gianax does not react with ultraviolet light and the sterilizing and deodorizing effect does not decrease. Also, the liquid medicine bottle 8 is a bottle exclusively for Gianax and is filled with diluted Gianax, so it can be used as is.

[0042] Grip-type tripod T is a commercially available tripod for cameras and videos. As shown in FIG. 2, grip-type tripod T can be used as a tripod when the legs are spread out. Grip-type tripod T can also be folded up into a rod shape that can be used as a handle. Grip-type tripod T is provided with a screw for attaching a camera or the like to the pan head. Grip-type tripod T is attached to chemical sprayer 1 by screwing the screw into the screw hole of tripod mounting bracket 7.

[0043] Since the liquid medicine sprayer 1 configured as described above is equipped with the bottle cage 3, for example, the liquid medicine bottle 8 can be removed from the liquid medicine sprayer 1 by simply holding the grip-type tripod T with the right hand, grasping the liquid medicine bottle 8 with the left hand, and pulling it downward through the opening of the bottle cage 3. Also, a new liquid medicine bottle can be attached to the liquid medicine sprayer 1 by holding the grip-type tripod T with the right hand, holding the liquid medicine bottle 8 with the left hand, and inserting the liquid medicine bottle 8 upward through the opening of the bottle cage 3.

[0044] In addition, in the thus configured liquid medicine sprayer 1, since the cable gland 82 is attached to the lid 81 of the liquid medicine bottle, the tube (liquid side) 6a can be pulled out simply by loosening the cable gland 82, and the used-up liquid medicine bottle 8 can be removed from the liquid medicine sprayer 1. Also, a new liquid medicine bottle can be attached to the liquid medicine sprayer 1 without spilling the liquid medicine by simply passing the tube (liquid side) 6a through the cable gland 82 and tightening it.

[0045] Fig. 3(a) is a front view showing a state where the liquid medicine sprayer 1 according to the embodiment is fixed and spraying, and shows a state where the liquid medicine sprayer 1 according to the embodiment is spraying obliquely upward. Fig. 3(b) is a front view showing a state where the liquid medicine sprayer 1 according to the embodiment is fixed and spraying, and shows a state where the liquid medicine sprayer 1 according to the embodiment is spraying directly upward.

[0046] As shown in (b) of Figure 3, in the liquid medicine sprayer 1 of the embodiment, the two-fluid nozzle 2 and the bottle cage 3 are connected via a torque hinge 4, so that, for example, while holding the liquid medicine bottle 8 in the left hand, the two-fluid nozzle 2 can be raised so that it points straight up by simply placing the middle and ring fingers of the right hand around the two-fluid nozzle 2 and twisting the wrist.

[0047] Also, as shown in FIG. 3(a), for example, by holding the liquid medicine bottle 8 in the left hand, and placing the middle and ring fingers of the right hand over the two-fluid nozzle 2 and twisting the wrist to lay it down, the two-fluid nozzle 2 can be laid down so that it faces diagonally upwards.

[0048] Fig. 4(a) is a front view showing a state where the liquid medicine sprayer 1 according to the embodiment is held by hand and sprayed at an angle upward, and Fig. 4(b) is a front view showing a state where the liquid medicine sprayer 1 according to the embodiment is held by hand and sprayed directly upward.

[0049] As shown in (b) of Figure 4, in the liquid medicine sprayer 1 of the embodiment, the two-fluid nozzle 2 and the bottle cage 3 are connected via a torque hinge 4, so that, for example, while holding the liquid medicine bottle 8 in the left hand, the two-fluid nozzle 2 can be raised so that it points straight up by simply placing the middle and ring fingers of the right hand around the two-fluid nozzle 2 and twisting the wrist.

[0050] Also, as shown in FIG. 4(a), for example, by holding the liquid medicine bottle 8 in the left hand, and placing the middle and ring fingers of the right hand over the two-fluid nozzle 2 and twisting the wrist to lay it down, the two-fluid nozzle 2 can be laid down so that it faces diagonally upwards.

[0051] Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, the bottle cage 3 according to the embodiment has been described as a part for sports bicycles such as commercially available road bikes, but it may be a part made for a chemical sprayer as long as it is a cage-shaped part for storing a chemical bottle 8.

[0052] Also, although the chemical solution was explained as Gianax, it is also acceptable to use hypochlorous acid water from another company or a mold inhibitor. [Explanation of symbols]

[0053] 1. Medicinal solution spray device 2. Two-fluid nozzle 3. Bottle cage 4 Torque hinge 5 Stay 6 Tubes 7 Tripod Mounting Bracket 8. Medicine Bottles 81 Lid 82 Cable Gland

Claims

1. In a chemical sprayer equipped with a two-fluid nozzle, The medicine sprayer is configured to have a bicycle bottle cage into which a medicine bottle is inserted, A liquid sprayer characterized in that the two-fluid nozzle and the bottle cage are connected via a torque hinge for a door, lid, or cover.

2. A liquid medicine sprayer system including a liquid medicine sprayer equipped with a two-fluid nozzle and a liquid medicine bottle attached to the liquid medicine sprayer, the liquid medicine sprayer system being configured with a bottle cage for a bicycle, A chemical spray system characterized in that a cable gland for connecting an electrical wire is attached to the lid of the chemical bottle inserted into the bottle cage, through which a tube connecting to the chemical bottle provided on the two-fluid nozzle can be passed.

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