Apparatus for dispersing volatile substances

Abstract

A device for dispersing a volatile substance comprises a container (1) containing a liquid containing a volatile substance, a base element (2) closing the container (1), and a wick assembly (3) impregnated with the volatile substance. The wick assembly (3) is removably fixed to the base element (2) and has a protrusion (31) for opening a valve (11) of the container (1). The present invention provides a device for volatile substances that prevents leakage and ensures correct dosing and evaporation of the volatile substance.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a device for diffusing a volatile substance. [Background technology]

[0002] Devices for dispersing volatile substances are available on the market, such as static air fresheners that are positioned upside down, which present a challenge in achieving the correct dosage of the volatile substance.

[0003] Existing products typically solve this problem with an intermediate core that is secured to the container by a plug. By placing the container on the base, the intermediate wick comes into contact with the secondary wick, which acts as a dispenser and the secondary wick acts as an evaporation surface.

[0004] A drawback of these devices is that they do not ensure good contact between the intermediate wick and the secondary wick, since the intermediate wick forms part of the fragrance reservoir. Another drawback is that they can drip when started up, and furthermore, such products are typically disposable.

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a device for volatile substances that prevents leakage and ensures correct dosing and evaporation of the volatile substance. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The device for diffusing a volatile substance of the present invention can solve the above-mentioned drawbacks and further provides the following advantageous effects. The device for diffusing a volatile substance of the present invention comprises a container for holding a liquid containing the above-mentioned volatile substance, a base element for closing the container, and a wick assembly impregnated with the volatile substance, the wick assembly being removably fixed to the base element and having a protrusion for opening the valve of the container.

[0007] In a preferred form of the invention, the wick assembly defines a base from which the projections project. Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the wick assembly has a lateral extension. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the wick assembly includes a fixing member that connects the protrusion and the base and detachably fixes the wick assembly to the base element. To facilitate evaporation of the volatile material, the base element is preferably provided with a plurality of evaporation holes, which are preferably provided in the side wall of the base element. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the base element includes a housing to which the fixing member is detachably fixed.

[0008] The device for diffusing a volatile substance of the present invention has at least the following advantageous effects: Prevents liquid leakage. Ensures correct dosing and evaporation of volatile materials. The wick incorporates a fastening means and an easy-release means that prevent the user from coming into contact with the volatile material-impregnated wick. This promotes reuse of parts. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1 is an exploded perspective view of a device for diffusing a volatile substance of the present invention; [Figure 2] 1 is an exploded longitudinal cross-sectional view of a device for diffusing a volatile substance according to the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] For a better understanding of the description, some drawings are provided by way of schematic, non-limiting example to show practical examples of embodiments.

[0011] As shown in the figure, the device for diffusing a volatile substance comprises a container (1) containing a liquid containing a volatile substance. The container (1) is provided with a valve (11) that is activated before using the diffusion device, and a mouth (12) provided with a male thread, as will be described later.

[0012] The device for dispersing volatile substances further comprises a base element (2), which is used to place the device in an upside-down position, i.e. in the downward position as shown in the figure. According to this embodiment, the base element (2), which is preferably cylindrical, is provided with a plurality of evaporation holes (22) in the sidewall of the base element (2) to facilitate evaporation.

[0013] The device for diffusing a volatile material further comprises a wick assembly (3) having a protrusion (31) that activates a valve (11) on the container (1) and opens the outlet of the liquid through the valve (11). As a result, as shown in this embodiment, the liquid containing the volatile substance is impregnated into the wick (3) through the protrusions (31).

[0014] The wick assembly (3) is comprised of a base portion (34) and side extension portions (32) as shown in the figure. Furthermore, the protrusion (31) is connected to the base (34) by a fixing member (33) that enables the protrusion (31) to be detachably fixed to the base element (2). The base element (2) includes a housing (21) that accommodates the lower part of the fixing member (33). The fixing member (33) is preferably a clamp or the like that surrounds the projection (31) and the base 34 as shown in the figure.

[0015] When using the device for diffusing a volatile substance of the present invention, the wick assembly (3) is initially placed in the base element (2) in a removably manner, meaning that the wick assembly (3) can be removed and replaced with another wick assembly whenever desired by the user. The wick assembly (3) is a replaceable part and can be replaced as many times as necessary. The base element (2) is then connected to the container (1), which causes the protrusions (31) of the wick assembly (3) to be inserted into the valve (11), releasing the valve (11).

[0016] By placing the diffuser in use, i.e., with the base element (2) facing downwards as shown in the figure, liquid is released through the valve (11), impregnating the wick assembly (3) with liquid, allowing the volatile material to diffuse or evaporate into the environment. The volatile material is diffused or evaporated through the evaporation holes (25) as shown in this embodiment, but may also be diffused or evaporated through the gap between the base element (2) and the container (1).

[0017] While reference has been made above to specific embodiments of the present invention, the referenced volatile material devices are susceptible to numerous variations and modifications that would be obvious to one skilled in the art, and all of the above may be substituted with other techniques while remaining within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. 1. A device for dispersing a volatile substance, comprising: a container (1) for containing a liquid containing the volatile substance; a base element (2) for closing the container (1); a wick assembly (3) impregnated with the volatile substance; The wick assembly (3) is removably fixed to the base element (2) and has a protrusion (31) for opening a valve (11) of the container (1); The wick assembly (3) comprises a base (34) and lateral extensions (32); The protrusion (31) is connected to the base (34) by a fixing member (33) that allows for detachable fixation with a base element (2) that has a housing (21) that accommodates the lower part of the fixing member (33).

2. 2. The device for diffusing a volatile material as set forth in claim 1, wherein the wick assembly (3) defines a base (34) from which the protrusions (31) project.

3. 3. The device for diffusing volatile substances according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the wick assembly (3) comprises lateral extensions (32).

4. 3. The device for diffusing a volatile substance as described in claim 2, wherein the wick assembly (3) comprises a fixing member (33) that connects the protrusion (31) and the base (34) and removably fixes the wick assembly (3) to the base element (2).

5. 2. A device for diffusing volatile substances according to claim 1, wherein the base element (2) is provided with a plurality of evaporation holes (22).

6. 6. The device for diffusing volatile substances according to claim 5, wherein the evaporation holes (22) are provided in the side wall of the base element (2).

7. 5. A device for diffusing volatile substances according to claim 4, wherein the base element (2) comprises a housing (21) to which the fixing member (33) is removably fixed.

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