Solid bath additives

Abstract

To provide a solid bath agent with a higher degree of interest.SOLUTION: A solid bath agent 1 comprises: a main body part 10 which is water-soluble and configured to be capable of changing from a first form 1F before dissolution to a second form 2F after dissolution; and a secondary body part 20, at least a portion of which is contained in the main body part 10 in the first form 1F, and which is not contained in the main body part 10 in the second form 2F. The secondary body part 20 includes a first secondary body part 21 and a second secondary body part 22, and in the second form 2F, the first secondary body part 21 is configured to sink in a liquid, while the second secondary body part 22 is configured to float on the liquid.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a solid bath additive. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a conventional solid bath additive in which parts constituting a finger puppet are buried inside a water-soluble solid bath additive. The parts constituting the finger puppet have a convex portion on one side and a concave portion on the other side so that they can be connected, and the finger cap body has a cylindrical structure with an opening. Furthermore, the bath additive with a toy is packaged together with a card related to the finger puppet. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3164108 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In Patent Document 1, parts that come out of the bath additives are used as finger puppet toys, and as a way to enjoy the bath additives themselves, there are issues with regard to entertainment value.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a highly interesting solid bath additive. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] One embodiment of the solid bath additive of the present invention is a solid bath additive comprising a water-soluble main body that can change from a first form before dissolution to a second form after dissolution, and a secondary body that is at least partially encapsulated in the main body in the first form and not encapsulated in the main body in the second form, the secondary body including a first secondary body and a second secondary body, and in the second form, the first secondary body is configured to sink in the liquid and the second secondary body is configured to float in the liquid. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, a highly interesting solid bath additive can be provided. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a solid bath additive according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the solid bath additive shown in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the third sub-body. [Figure 4] 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the initial state when the solid bath additive shown in FIG. 1 is poured into a bathtub. FIG. [Figure 5] This is an explanatory diagram showing the state in which one side of the secondary body is covered with bath additives and the other side is in the process of floating up. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the state of the secondary body portion after the main body portion has dissolved. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of how to play with the secondary body part. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a solid bath additive different from that shown in FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an example of the storage state of the secondary body of the solid bath additive shown in FIG. [Figure 10] FIG. 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view seen from a different direction from the schematic cross-sectional view shown in FIG. 8. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] (First aspect) A first embodiment of a solid bath additive representing one aspect of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a solid bath additive 1. Fig. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the solid bath additive.

[0010] As shown in FIG. 1, the solid bath additive 1, in its first form 1F, has a shape in which a substantially spherical main body 10 and a substantially spherical portion of the secondary body 20 (second secondary body 22) are connected. For example, the spherical main body 10 has an appropriate color and small irregularities on its outer surface 10s. These irregularities increase the surface area and make the main body 10 more soluble. The main body 10 is made of a water-soluble material whose color dissolves in the surrounding water or hot water. A convex shape 10j is formed around the outer periphery of the outer surface 10s. This convex shape 10j is a connecting portion that is used to join the hemispheres 11 and 12 together during molding to form the main body 10.

[0011] In the first form 1F before the main body 10 dissolves, the solid bath additive 1 has a secondary body 20 partially enclosed within the main body 10, as shown in Figure 2. That is, the secondary body 20 has a first secondary body 21 contained within the main body 10 and a second secondary body 22 located outside the main body 10. The first secondary body 21 and the second secondary body 22 are connected by a first connector 21b. Here, the first connector 21b is made of a flexible string and is contained within the main body 10 in a state where it is gathered in one place.

[0012] The first sub-body 21 is shaped like a fish, and the second sub-body 22 is shaped like a fishing float, with the main body 22a being spherical, for example. The first connector 21b connects the lower end of the main body 22a of the second sub-body 22 to the fish's mouth part of the first sub-body 21. The second sub-body 22 is formed with a second locking part 22b on the side opposite to the side to which the first connector 21b is connected. The second locking part 22b is shaped like, for example, a ring, so that it can be hooked onto the first locking part 23c, which will be described later.

[0013] In the first form 1F, the main body 10 is spherical as described above, allowing it to roll. Furthermore, the main body 10 is made of colored, opaque bath additives, and the first sub-body 21 contained therein cannot be seen from the outside in the first form 1F. However, the second sub-body 22 exposed from the main body 10 forms a part that can be grasped by a child, for example, with their hand.

[0014] The secondary body 20 is made of a flexible, soft material such as synthetic resin or rubber, and is water-insoluble. The first secondary body 21 is made of a material with a high specific gravity that sinks in water, while the second secondary body 22 is made of a material with a low specific gravity that floats in water.

[0015] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the third sub-body 23. As shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the third sub-body 23 is a long, thin rod-like member resembling a fishing rod, with one end slightly thicker to form a gripping portion 23a that is easy to hold in the hand, and a second connector 23b resembling a fishing string attached to the tip of the thinner end, and a first locking portion 23c resembling a fishhook attached to the tip of the second connector 23b. That is, the tip of the first locking portion 23c is bent into a hook shape, and is configured to be able to hook the second locking portion 22b of the second sub-body 22. The second connector 23b is made of the same string material as the first connector 21b.

[0016] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the solid bath additive 1 shown in FIG. In the solid bath additive 1, the main body 10 is constructed so as to have a weight that allows it to sink in water. As a result, when the solid bath additive 1 is poured into the bathtub 50, it sinks together with the second sub-body 22, which is constructed to float in water, as shown in Figure 4. When the solid bath additive 1 is first poured into the bathtub 50, the weight of the main body 10 causes the second sub-body 22 to sink into the bathtub 50, for example, to the bottom 52 of the bathtub.

[0017] FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the first sub-body 21 is covered with bath additives and the second sub-body 22 is in the process of floating up. After that, the dissolution of the main body 10 progresses. First, the bath additives around the first connector 21b, which are contained near the outer surface 10s, dissolve. As a result, as shown in FIG. 5, the second secondary body 22 begins to float due to its buoyancy. The balance between the buoyancy of the second secondary body 22 and the sinking force of the first secondary body 21 is set so that, for example, when a large amount of the main body 10 remains, the sinking force is large, but as the dissolution of the main body 10 progresses, the floating force becomes larger. As shown in the figure, when the main body 10 remains around the first secondary body 21, the character of the main body 10 cannot be seen at all.

[0018] FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the state of the secondary body portion 20 after the main body portion 10 has dissolved. As time passes after being dropped into the bathtub 50, the main body 10 dissolves, and the visible portion of the character gradually increases, gradually revealing its true form as shown in Figure 6. However, since the bathtub 50 is only viewed from above, depending on the shape of the character, the shape of the first secondary body 21 may not be clearly visible from above the bathtub 50 due to the color of the dissolved bath additives and the rippling water of the bathtub 50. In this state, the second secondary body 22 floats above the water surface 51, and the first secondary body 21 sinks, pulling the first connector 21b. As a result, the second secondary body 22 is in a position where its second locking portion 22b is facing up.

[0019] FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of how to play with the secondary body 20. The third secondary body 23 is used for the second secondary body 22 floating in the bathtub 50. For example, as shown in Figure 7, although the second locking part 22b protrudes above the water surface, the first locking part 23c is difficult to get caught on as shown because it is hanging by the second connector 23b of the string and the water surface 51 is swaying. This allows you to enjoy the feeling of fishing using the secondary body 20. Furthermore, if the first locking portion 23c is configured to sink in water, the first connector 21b can be hooked onto the first locking portion 23c, allowing even young children to enjoy fishing.

[0020] As described above, in the solid bath additive 1 of this embodiment, in the second form 2F in which the main body 10 has dissolved, the first secondary body 21 sinks in the bathtub 50 (liquid) and the second secondary body 22 floats on the water surface 51, making it possible to enjoy fishing as a way of playing by associating what floats with what sinks. In particular, in the first form 1F, if the first secondary body 21 is externally invisible within the main body 10 while the second secondary body 22 is configured to be visible outside the main body 10, the fact that only a portion is visible allows for the enjoyment of imagining what the character contained within the main body 10 is like, which can be added as an element of the enjoyment of fishing.

[0021] Furthermore, the first sub-body 21 that resembles the main character can be submerged in the bathtub, so that the character cannot be clearly seen when submerged in the bathtub 50, further stimulating the imagination.

[0022] In the solid bath additive 1 of this embodiment, the first sub-body 21 and the second sub-body 22 are connected by the string of the first connector 21b, so that the first sub-body 21 is a fish character and the second sub-body 22 is a float, allowing for fishing. In particular, by making the third sub-body 23 a fishing rod, it can be enjoyed as a fishing toy.

[0023] In addition, in the first form 1F, the first connector 21b is in a loose state (compactly bundled state), so that the entire solid bath additive 1 sinks when initially placed in the bathtub 50. As the main body 10 subsequently dissolves, the bath additive around the first connector 21b dissolves, allowing the string to stretch, allowing the second sub-body 22 to float up, allowing enjoyment.

[0024] In the solid bath additive 1 of this embodiment, the third sub-body 23, which resembles a fishing rod, has a grip 23a and a first hook 23c, which resembles a fishhook, connected by a second connector 23b of a string. Therefore, when using it as fishing equipment, the orientation of the first hook 23c cannot be stabilized. As a result, it is difficult to hook the first hook 23c onto the second hook 22b, which creates a fun fishing experience. Furthermore, because the second connector 23b and the first connector 21b are made of the same material, the number of parts can be reduced.

[0025] In the second sub-body 22 of this embodiment, the second locking portion 22b is provided on the side opposite to the side to which the first connector 21b is connected, so that when the second sub-body 22 floats on the hot water surface 51, it is pulled downward by the first sub-body 21 and faces upward. As a result, the second locking portion 22b can float in a state in which it can hook the first locking portion 23c.

[0026] In the solid bath additive 1 of this embodiment, in the first form 1F, the second sub-body 22 is exposed from the main body 10, making it possible to hold it. Therefore, for example, when holding the solid bath additive 1 while bathing, it is not necessary to hold the main body 10 with wet hands, making it easier to use.

[0027] Furthermore, in the solid bath additive 1 of this embodiment, if the main body 10 is configured in a rollable spherical shape in the first form 1F, it can be rolled around and played with.

[0028] In the solid bath additive 1 of this embodiment, the secondary body 20 is made of a soft material, making it suitable for playing in the bathtub 50 after the main body 10 has dissolved, and also providing a highly safe character toy.

[0029] (Second aspect) The second embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the first form 1F of the solid bath additive 1. As shown in FIG.

[0030] In the second embodiment of the solid bath additive 1 shown in Figure 8, in the first form 1F, the entire secondary body 20 is contained within the main body 10, without any part of the secondary body 20 being exposed from the main body 10 as in the first embodiment shown in Figure 1.

[0031] FIG. 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the solid bath additive 1 shown in FIG. 8, and FIG. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the solid bath additive 1 shown in FIG. 8 when viewed from a different direction than that in FIG.

[0032] In this embodiment, the secondary body 20 is housed within the main body 10 with the first secondary body 21 and the second secondary body 22 close enough to touch each other. The first secondary body 21, which resembles the main character fish, is larger than the second secondary body 22 and is located in the center of the main body 10. Since the main character is a fish, its thickness structure is relatively flat, as shown in FIG. 10, for example.

[0033] In addition, the second secondary body 22 in this embodiment is, for example, disk-shaped and has a relatively flat shape as shown in Figure 10. On the other hand, the second secondary body 22 can be appropriately set to fit the shape of the first secondary body 21, such as to be placed in the widest space or the narrowest space between the first secondary body 21 and the outer surface 10s. In other words, by changing the amount of bath additive around the second secondary body 22, the timing at which the second secondary body 22 floats up can be accelerated or delayed.

[0034] As described above, in the solid bath additive 1 of this embodiment, the secondary body 20 is not entirely visible, so it is impossible to know what will float up after it is dropped into the bathtub 50, allowing for a more secretive way of enjoying it.

[0035] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention can be modified as appropriate within the scope of its technical concept. For example, in the above embodiments, the shape of the main body 10 is spherical or disc-shaped, but it is not limited to this configuration and may also be, for example, a polyhedral configuration.

[0036] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the case where the first connecting device 21b can be hooked by the first locking portion 23c has been described, but this is not limited to this, and the first locking portion 23c may be configured to float on water, so that the first connecting device 21b cannot be hooked by the first locking portion 23c.

[0037] As described above, this specification describes the following:

[0038] (1) A solid bath additive, a water-soluble main body that can be transformed from a first form before dissolution to a second form after dissolution; In the first form, at least a portion of the secondary body is included in the main body, and in the second form, the secondary body is not included in the main body; The secondary body includes a first secondary body and a second secondary body, and in the second form, the first secondary body is configured to sink in the liquid and the second secondary body is configured to float in the liquid, solid bath additive.

[0039] (2) (1) A solid bath additive according to the present invention, In the first embodiment, the first sub-body is entirely enclosed within the main body.

[0040] (3) A solid bath additive according to (1) or (2), In the first embodiment, the second sub-body is not encapsulated in the main body.

[0041] (4) A solid bath additive according to any one of (1) to (3), In the first embodiment, the secondary body is configured so that the portion enclosed in the main body is not visible.

[0042] (5) A solid bath additive according to any one of (1) to (4), The solid bath additive, wherein the first sub-body and the second sub-body are directly or indirectly connected to each other.

[0043] (6) A solid bath additive according to any one of (1) to (5), In the first embodiment, the first sub-body and the second sub-body are provided adjacent to each other.

[0044] (7) A solid bath additive according to any one of (1) to (6), The first sub-body and the second sub-body are connected via a first connector, In the first embodiment, at least a portion of the first connector is enclosed within the main body.

[0045] (8) (7) A solid bath additive according to the present invention, The solid bath additive is configured such that the first connector is in a relaxed state in the first configuration and in a taut state in the second configuration.

[0046] (9) A solid bath additive according to any one of (1) to (8), The first sub-body and the second sub-body are made of different materials.

[0047] (10) A solid bath additive according to any one of (1) to (9), The solid bath additive is configured such that the first sub-body has a larger specific gravity than the second sub-body.

[0048] (11) A solid bath additive according to any one of (1) to (10), The solid bath additive, wherein the first secondary body and the second secondary body are shaped to resemble different figures.

[0049] (12) A solid bath additive according to any one of (1) to (11), The secondary body further includes a third secondary body, In the first embodiment, the third sub-body is a solid bath additive that is not encapsulated in the main body.

[0050] (13) (12) A solid bath additive according to the present invention, The third sub-body cannot be engaged with the second sub-body in the first form, and is configured to be engaged with the second sub-body in the second form.

[0051] (14) A solid bath additive according to (12) or (13), In the second form, the third sub-body is configured so as not to be able to be engaged with the first sub-body.

[0052] (15) A solid bath additive according to any one of (12) to (14), The third sub-body includes a gripping portion, a second connector, and a first locking portion, The second connector is configured to connect the grip portion and the first locking portion.

[0053] (16) (15) A solid bath additive according to the present invention, The first sub-body and the second sub-body are connected via a first connector, The solid bath additive, wherein the first connector and the second connector are made of the same material.

[0054] (17) (16) A solid bath additive according to the present invention, The second sub-body portion is spherical and includes a second locking portion.

[0055] (18) (17) A solid bath additive according to the present invention, In the second form, the third sub-body is configured to be able to engage with either the second engaging portion or the first connecting device via the first engaging portion, a solid bath additive. [Explanation of symbols]

[0056] 1. Solid bath salts 10 Main part 20 Minor body part 21 First accessory body part 21b 1st connector 22 Second accessory body part 22b Second locking part 23 Third accessory body part 23a Gripping part 23b 2nd connector 23c 1st locking part 1f 1st form 2f 2nd form

Claims

1. A solid bath additive, a water-soluble main body that can be transformed from a first form before dissolution to a second form after dissolution; a secondary body including a first secondary body, a second secondary body, and a third secondary body; The first secondary body and the second secondary body are connected to each other, and in the first form, at least a portion is contained within the main body, and in the second form, they are not contained within the main body, the second secondary body includes a second locking portion, and the third secondary body includes a first locking portion that can lock the second locking portion, and in the second form, they are configured so as not to be able to be locked to the first secondary body, the first secondary body is entirely contained within the main body in the first form, and the second secondary body is not entirely contained within the main body, and in the second form, the first secondary body sinks in water, and the second secondary body floats in water.

2. The solid bath additive according to claim 1, In the first embodiment, the secondary body is configured so that the portion enclosed within the main body is not visible.

3. The solid bath additive according to claim 1, The solid bath additive, wherein the first sub-body and the second sub-body are directly or indirectly connected to each other.

4. The solid bath additive according to claim 3, In the first embodiment, the first secondary body and the second secondary body are provided in close proximity to each other.

5. The solid bath additive according to claim 3, The first sub-body and the second sub-body are connected via a first connector, In the first embodiment, the solid bath additive has at least a portion of the first connector enclosed within the main body.

6. The solid bath additive according to claim 5, The solid bath additive is configured so that the first connector is in a relaxed state in the first configuration and in a taut state in the second configuration.

7. The solid bath additive according to any one of claims 1 to 6, The solid bath additive, wherein the first sub-body and the second sub-body are made of different materials.

8. The solid bath additive according to any one of claims 1 to 6, The first sub-body has a larger specific gravity than the second sub-body.

9. The solid bath additive according to any one of claims 1 to 6, The solid bath additive, wherein the first secondary body and the second secondary body are shaped to resemble different figures.

10. The solid bath additive according to any one of claims 1 to 6, In the first form, the third sub-body portion is not encapsulated in the main body portion.

11. The solid bath additive according to claim 10, The third secondary body portion is configured so that it cannot be engaged with the second secondary body portion in the first form, and so that it can be engaged with the second secondary body portion in the second form.

12. The solid bath additive according to claim 11, The third sub-body portion is configured so as not to be able to be engaged with the first sub-body portion in the second form, a solid bath additive.

13. The solid bath additive according to claim 10, the third sub-body includes a gripping portion and a second connector; The second connector is configured to connect the grip portion and the first locking portion.

14. The solid bath additive according to claim 13, The first sub-body and the second sub-body are connected via a first connector, The solid bath additive, wherein the first connector and the second connector are made of the same material.

15. The solid bath additive according to claim 14, The second sub-body portion is spherical in shape.

16. The solid bath additive according to claim 15, In the second configuration, the third sub-body is connected to the second engaging portion by the first engaging portion, and a solid bath additive configured to be able to be engaged with either of the first connectors.

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