Conductive incense

Abstract

To provide a conductive incense that is capable of avoiding the generation of pollutants from combustion.SOLUTION: The invention provides a conductive incense which comprises: a perfume and a conductive material selected from graphite powder, carbon black, metal powder, and graphene, and further comprises guar gum as an adhesive. The perfume and the conductive material are mixed and formed into a specific shape. The conductive incense is capable of conducting electricity.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of fragrances, and in particular to conductive fragrances. [Background technology]

[0002] Historical records show that the use of incense in China is very old, dating back to before the Spring and Autumn period. During the Han dynasty, not only were incense and perfumed clothing popular, but the art of blending various fragrances also emerged, and by the Tang and Song dynasties, incense had become fully integrated into people's daily lives. Not only was incense required for various religious ceremonies, but people also used large amounts of fragrances in their daily lives, and incense blending (blending natural fragrances), burning, evaluating, and matching had developed into a high-level art.

[0003] In modern daily life, the main way to use incense is by burning it. There is also the more traditional method of using incense paste or pieces of incense indirectly heated over a charcoal fire. However, these methods of use are hardly accepted in the lives of today's young people. For example, incense sticks emit smoke during use. Even so-called smokeless incense sticks, which contain a large amount of carbon powder, still emit a certain amount of smoke. Smoke is particulate matter and causes a certain amount of air pollution.

[0004] In conventional technology, there are two ways to use incense: one is to light it directly in the case of ordinary incense sticks, and the other is to heat it at intervals in the case of kneaded incense.

[0005] Incense sticks are characterized by their ease of use, not requiring a large number of incense-using tools such as incense holders or incense burners, and can be used with a lighter or open flame, making them very portable and convenient to use. However, their disadvantages include the need to ignite them with an open flame, and the need to maintain a burning state during use. If burned in another location, the incense sticks may easily go out or cause a fire, posing a certain safety risk. Furthermore, combustion can cause smoke problems and produce a certain amount of inhalable particulate matter. Similarly, the scent may change and become impure. This makes them unsuitable for use in today's increasingly cramped living environments.

[0006] Incense sticks are first heated over a charcoal fire at intervals to prevent direct contact of the sticks with the burning carbon. The intervals ensure that the temperature of the sticks is kept below the combustion point, and the sticks are heated at a low temperature to release their fragrance. Similarly, the carbon heating method tends to produce a certain amount of gases, such as carbon monoxide, in a small space, which can cause discomfort or poisoning to the user. Furthermore, whether incense sticks or incense sticks are used, some external tools, such as an incense burner, a lighter, or a device for placing incense ash, are required, which not only makes them difficult to carry, but also poses safety issues and can have certain effects on the body.

[0007] Therefore, in the process of gradually improving the quality of people's lives in modern society, there are increasing demands for improving the fragrance environment and paying attention to safety in various usage scenarios, such as the bedroom environment at home, which has high requirements for air quality, the personal use environment in the company, the aromatherapy in the car, which has high requirements for safety, and the fragrance system in the neo-Chinese hotel, in order to improve the quality of people's lives. Not only do we need to solve the safety issues and improve the fragrance environment, but we also need to consider the preferences and habits of consumers, and pay attention to the safety and health of the human body during use. Summary of the Invention

[0008] The main advantage of the present invention is that it provides an electrically conductive incense that can heat and volatilize fragrance materials to the outside in an electrically conductive manner, thereby avoiding pollutants caused by combustion.

[0009] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides an electrically heated incense that does not require ignition with an open flame, making it easy to use and highly safe.

[0010] Another advantage of the present invention is that an electrically conductive incense is provided which uses an electric heating method to volatilize the fragrance material to the outside, eliminating the need for ignition and heating with an open flame, and which does not produce incense ash after volatilization, thereby keeping the environment clean and avoiding incense ash pollution.

[0011] Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a conductive incense containing a fragrance and a conductive material, wherein the fragrance and the conductive material are mixed in specific proportions to form a conductive incense that is easy to use and highly safe.

[0012] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a conductive incense whose evaporation rate can be adjusted by adjusting the magnitude of the power supply voltage or current, and whose usage time can be adjusted according to the size of the environment. In other words, if the environmental space is large, the evaporation rate of the fragrance material can be increased by increasing the magnitude of the power supply voltage or current of the conductive incense, allowing the fragrance to evaporate quickly into the environmental space.

[0013] Another advantage of the present invention is that an appropriate amount of conductive graphite powder is added to incense sticks to give the incense sticks a certain level of conductivity, thereby providing a new and safe way to use incense sticks.

[0014] Another advantage of the present invention is that electrically heating the incense to control the temperature of the incense provides a conductive incense that produces a purer fragrance, less smoke, and less inhalable particulate matter.

[0015] Another advantage of the present invention is that an electrically conductive incense is provided that can improve the rate or range of fragrance release by controlling the temperature through electrical heating.

[0016] According to another advantage of the present invention, there is provided an electrically conductive incense in which the graphite powder has a cylindrical shape at the center of the incense, and the graphite powder is heated by utilizing electrical conductivity to release the flavor of the incense.

[0017] Another advantage of the present invention is that the location of the conductive graphite powder is on the same side of the incense, thereby providing a conductive incense that is easy for the user to use or use repeatedly.

[0018] According to another advantage of the present invention, in the conductive incense, the graphite powder optimally accounts for 20% to 90% of the conductive incense, which is advantageous for the conductive heat generation level of the conductive incense and makes it easy to use the conductive incense in different situations.

[0019] According to another advantage of the present invention, there is provided a conductive incense, which further comprises an adhesive, most preferably guar gum, to facilitate adhesion and bonding between the fragrance and the graphite powder of the conductive incense. As a result, the conductive incense becomes conductive when an electric current is applied, and therefore does not break down and scatter after being heated and used, which prevents the effect of use from being affected.

[0020] Another advantage of the present invention is that it can be stopped at any time, and after being connected to a network, it can be remotely controlled to turn on, off, and adjust the fragrance concentration, providing a conductive incense that is more practical in today's fast-paced lifestyle.

[0021] Conductive incense is a method of using incense that was derived and improved from the incense culture of the East Asian region, which is based on woody and herbal plants; it is completely different from the Western methods of using incense such as essences, perfume oils, and perfumes. It retains the custom of preferring the use of woody and herbal plants in the incense culture of the East Asian region, and has the characteristics of being easy to carry, safe, healthy, and pure. In light of these, the author believes that conductive incense will be a new attempt in the direction of the evolution of incense use in the incense culture of the East Asian region, hundreds of years after the invention of incense sticks.

[0022] This conductive incense manufacturing method is completely consistent with conventional incense sticks and does not require the development of completely new equipment or incense manufacturing equipment. This allows conventional incense manufacturing companies to attempt to produce and manufacture conductive incense at almost zero cost, thereby completing industrial structural transformation and eliminating the need to invest large amounts of capital to purchase new equipment.

[0023] According to one aspect of the present invention, the conductive incense of the present invention, which can achieve the above-mentioned and other objects and advantages, is composed of a fragrance and a conductive material, and the fragrance and the conductive material are mixed and formed into a specific shape, and then dried and solidified to be molded.

[0024] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the conductive incense further comprises an adhesive, and the adhesive, the fragrance and the conductive material are uniformly mixed.

[0025] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the conductive material accounts for 20% to 90% of the total weight, with the remainder being the fragrance and the adhesive.

[0026] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the conductive material is graphite powder and the adhesive is guar gum.

[0027] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the conductive material (graphite powder) content in the conductive incense is 70%, and the remainder is the fragrance and the adhesive.

[0028] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the graphite powder has a particle size of 10 μm to 178 μm.

[0029] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the graphite powder is 70%, the guar gum is 7%, and the flavor is 23%.

[0030] According to another aspect of the present application, the conductive incense further relates to the present application, The device includes a conductive material and a fragrance attached to the outer periphery of the conductive material or filled inside the conductive material.

[0031] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the adhesive further comprises an adhesive agent, which is mixed with the fragrance agent and adheres to the outside of the conductive material together.

[0032] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the conductive material includes a positive conductive bar and a negative conductive bar connected to each other, the positive conductive bar configured to be connected to a positive pole of an external power source, and the negative conductive bar configured to be connected to a negative pole of the external power source.

[0033] Still other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description and accompanying drawings.

[0034] These and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be more fully apparent from the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0035] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram of a conductive incense according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a side view of the conductive incense stick according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0036] The following description is provided to disclose the present invention and to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. The preferred embodiments in the following description are given by way of example only, and other obvious variations will occur to those skilled in the art. The basic principles of the present invention defined in the following description may be applied to other embodiments, variations, modifications, equivalents, and other technical means without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0037] It should be understood by those skilled in the art that in the disclosure of the present invention, the directions or positional relationships indicated by the terms "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," etc. are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings and are intended merely to facilitate and simplify the description of the present invention, and do not indicate or suggest that the devices or components shown must have a particular orientation, be configured and operate in a particular orientation, and therefore, the above terms should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0038] As can be understood, the term "1" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more," i.e., in one embodiment, the number of one component may be one, and in another embodiment, the number of such components may be multiple, and the term "1" should not be understood as limiting the number.

[0039] According to one aspect of the present application, the conductive incense of the present application comprises a fragrance and a conductive material, which are mixed and formed into a specific shape, dried, and then solidified and molded. Because the conductive incense contains the conductive material, when the conductive incense is connected to an external power source, the conductive incense can become electrically conductive due to the action of the conductive material. The conductive incense generates heat by itself when connected to the external power source, and the fragrance in the conductive incense volatilizes and releases the fragrance substance to the outside during the process of being heated by the heat generated by itself.

[0040] In one specific example of the present application, the conductive incense further includes an adhesive. The adhesive, the fragrance, and the conductive material are uniformly mixed, and then dried, solidified, and molded. For example, in this preferred embodiment of the present application, the conductive incense may be made into incense sticks or incense paste.

[0041] The fragrance is a coreless incense, also known as stick incense or floral incense, and is composed of materials such as aggregate, adhesive, fragrance, coloring, and auxiliary materials. The adhesive is usually a sticky powder (commonly called slippery elm bark powder), and the mass of slippery elm bark powder varies. The weight ratio of the sticky powder to the aggregate is approximately 1:1 to 1:2 (depending on the material), and cornstarch may also be added. High-quality fragrances include various natural fragrances such as sandalwood and ginseng, as well as various herbal spices such as star anise and fennel. For example, in this preferred embodiment of the present application, the fragrance may be, but is not limited to, sandalwood powder or ginseng powder.

[0042] In this preferred embodiment of the present application, the conductive material is preferably graphite powder, carbon black powder, or graphene powder. In another preferred embodiment of the present application, the conductive material may be metal powder.

[0043] In one specific example of the present application, the conductive material is graphite powder. When the conductive material is graphite powder, the proportion of the conductive material in the total weight is preferably 20% to 90%, and the particle size of the graphite powder is more preferably 10 μm to 178 μm.

[0044] Graphite powder is selected as a raw material for producing conductive aromas due to its properties of odorlessness, small particle size, high combustion point (approximately 1000°C), and electrical conductivity. The conductive incense containing graphite powder can control the temperature of the incense using electricity. The advantages of this method of using the incense are that the fragrance is purer and no smoke or inhalable particulate matter is generated during use. Adding graphite powder to existing incense sticks or incense paste not only allows for the temperature to be freely adjusted, but also reduces the number of required tool parts, making it portable, safe, and healthy, while ensuring a purer fragrance.

[0045] In this preferred embodiment of the present application, the conductive material (graphite powder) accounts for 20% to 90% of the total weight of the conductive incense, with the remainder being the fragrance and adhesive. If the graphite powder 3 accounts for less than 20% of all the components of the conductive incense 1, the produced conductive incense 1 will have too high electrical resistance during the electric heating process, which will affect its effectiveness.

[0046] In one specific example of the present application, it is preferable that the content of the conductive material (graphite powder) in the conductive incense is 70%, with the remainder being the fragrance and the adhesive.

[0047] For example, in this preferred embodiment of the present application, the adhesive may be guar gum. As can be understood, in other preferred embodiments of the present application, the type of adhesive is not limited.

[0048] The conductive incense is less likely to break and scatter due to the addition of an adhesive. The conductive incense is made conductive by adding a certain amount of graphite powder. Therefore, when a certain amount of current is applied to the conductive incense, the conductive incense generates heat and can volatilize the fragrance.

[0049] In one embodiment of the present application, when the conductive material of the conductive incense is graphite powder, the graphite powder has a particle size of 10 μm to 178 μm and has conductivity and sliding properties as a filler for various composite materials. In one specific example of the present application, it is preferable to select graphite powder with a size of 32 to 42 μm as the conductive material.

[0050] Example 1 Ingredients: 2g graphite powder, 2g sandalwood, 1g guar gum Experimental results: Although the hardness reached a level that allowed it to be burned, the electrical conductivity was weak, with an electrical resistance of 100,000 ohms. Therefore, the incense produced with this compounding ingredient is not suitable for conductive incense.

[0051] Example 2 Ingredients: 2g graphite powder, 2g sandalwood, 0.7g guar gum Experimental results: The electrical resistance before drying was approximately 10,000 Ω, and although incense sticks could be formed, the resistance was too high.

[0052] Example 3 Ingredients: 2g graphite powder, 2g sandalwood, 0.7g guar gum Experimental results: The conductivity of the incense sticks in a dried state improved compared to before drying. The electrical resistance was approximately 3,500 Ω / cm. U=21.9 V, I=0.02 A, P=0.4 W, and when the length was approximately 1 cm, it could be heated to 50°C. In a combustion test, it was not possible to burn directly like an incense fire. Since the combustion point of graphite powder is approximately 1000°C, the combustion did not last.

[0053] Example 4 Ingredients: 2g graphite powder, 2g sandalwood, 0.7g guar gum Experimental results: In an experiment before drying thick incense sticks with a diameter of approximately 10 mm, the electrical resistance was high and they had no conductivity.

[0054] Example 5 Ingredients: 2g graphite powder, 2g sandalwood, 0.7g guar gum Experimental results: When an experiment was conducted using a thick incense stick with a diameter of approximately 1 cm, where the surface was dry but the wick was not, the electrical resistance value decreased by approximately 25% to approximately 600 Ω / cm.

[0055] Example 6 Ingredients: 2g graphite powder, 2g sandalwood, 0.7g guar gum Experimental results: When a sample of a thick incense stick wick with a diameter of approximately 1 cm was used and thoroughly dried, the electrical resistance value dropped significantly to approximately 300 Ω / cm.

[0056] Example 7 Materials: To improve conductivity, the proportion of graphite powder was doubled to produce a material with 2g of graphite powder, 1g of sandalwood, and 0.5g of guar gum. Experimental results: Materials with a doubled proportion of graphite powder can also be used to form incense sticks.

[0057] The graphite powder is an ultra-fine powder (approximately 40 μm in diameter), so it penetrates into the gaps in the sandals due to its particle size. Therefore, it is expected that the conductivity will increase exponentially as the mixing ratio increases.

[0058] Example 8 Ingredients: 2g graphite powder, 1g sandalwood, 0.5g guar gum Experimental results: When an experiment was conducted using a thick incense stick with a diameter of approximately 1 cm and a thoroughly dried sample, the electrical resistance was approximately 35 Ω / cm and the voltage was approximately 20 V. When the length was approximately 2 cm, the current and power increased sharply. When the voltage was approximately 7 V, the conductive incense produced smoke but did not burn.

[0059] As can be seen from Examples 7 and 8, the optimal ratio of fragrance, graphite powder, and adhesive can be determined from the results of previous experiments. Graphite powder must account for more than half of the total weight of the conductive incense. Specifically, graphite powder accounts for approximately 57% of the total weight of the incense, and guar gum accounts for approximately 14% of the total weight of the incense. The remaining 29% is fragrance.

[0060] Example 9 The incense paste is made by mixing incense and gel in an appropriate ratio. The conductive incense powder was used in the experiment. Peony incense was used as the incense paste. Ingredients: 1.39g of peony paste, 2.5g of graphite powder, 0.5g of guar gum Experimental results: After the expected appropriate electrical resistance value was reached and electricity was applied, a fragrance was produced.

[0061] Example 10 An experiment was conducted using coffee as the flavoring. When coffee is burned as is, it not only gives off a rich coffee aroma, but also a pungent smell. However, because the conductive incense does not burn and is heated at a low temperature, it is expected to give off only a pleasant aroma.

[0062] In one specific example of the present application, when a certain amount of current is applied to a conductive incense, the incense itself heats up. When the external power supply voltage is 8V, the incense first begins to heat up and gradually releases a distinct fragrance. At 8V, the incense can continuously release a light fragrance for over an hour. When the voltage is increased to 15V, the incense first enters a smoky state, releasing a very strong fragrance. After about 10 minutes, the incense completely loses its fragrance and becomes brittle and easily breaks. The higher the voltage, the stronger the fragrance; however, exceeding 20V makes the fragrance too strong, so using a voltage above 20V is not recommended.

[0063] Furthermore, it is very safe when powered by approximately 8V. The safe voltage for the human body is 36V or less, and the safe voltage for continuous contact is 24V. Therefore, even if both hands come into direct contact with the conductive incense while it is being used continuously, the conductive incense will not cause any discomfort from the current, except for the possibility of burns caused by the continuous heat generated by the conductive incense.

[0064] In this specific example, the proportion of graphite powder in the conductive incense is about 70%, and the electrical resistance of the conductive incense is about 35 Ω / cm. As can be seen, the conductive incense in this preferred embodiment can adjust the temperature of the conductive incense itself by adjusting the voltage, allowing it to be freely switched between a low-temperature burning state and a high-temperature smoke-producing state. When burning at a low temperature, the range of fragrance diffusion and the intensity of the fragrance can be adjusted by precisely controlling the voltage.

[0065] The conductive incense can achieve two different fragrance-emitting states when the voltage is between 8V and 15V and between 15V and 20V. The temperature of the conductive incense itself can be adjusted by adjusting the voltage, allowing the conductive incense 1 to freely switch between a low-temperature burning state and a high-temperature smoke-producing state. When burning at low temperatures, the range of fragrance diffusion and the rate of fragrance release from the conductive incense 1 can be adjusted by precisely controlling the voltage, thereby satisfying the spatial size and sensory sensitivity of different usage scenarios. Tests have shown that the optimal operating voltage for the conductive incense is 8V to 20V, and it can be used normally with conventional dry batteries, rechargeable batteries, or chargers.

[0066] After undergoing a series of tests, the final product can achieve the functions described above with a voltage of only 20V or less, and can be used normally with conventional dry batteries or rechargeable batteries, such as ChargePal.

[0067] In one specific example of the present application, the conductive incense is composed of a fragrance, a conductive material (graphite powder), and an adhesive (guar gum), preferably in a blend ratio of 70% graphite powder, 7% guar gum, and 23% fragrance. It should be noted that the present application does not require the use of an adhesive such as guar gum; conductive incense produced by high-pressure pressing is durable and less likely to scatter. Adding an adhesive such as guar gum provides optimal results, with low manufacturing costs and high effectiveness. When the adhesive (i.e., guar gum) is 7% to 10%, the adhesive effect is optimal, and when the graphite powder is less than 20%, the conductive effect is very low.

[0068] The fragrance in the conductive incense may be a single fragrance or a combination of various fragrance ingredients, and the conductive material is preferably graphite powder, but may also be a conductive material such as a carbon black rod, metal powder, or metal rod.

[0069] As shown in Figure 1 of the accompanying drawings of the present specification, a conductive incense according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention will be explained below. The conductive incense includes a conductive material 10 and a fragrance 20 attached to the outer periphery of the conductive material 10 or filled inside the conductive material 10. The conductive material generates heat when powered on, and the fragrance 20 attached to the conductive material or filled inside the conductive material 10 can release a fragrance substance to the outside due to the heating action of the conductive material.

[0070] The conductive material may be, but is not limited to, a metal rod or a carbon black rod, and the fragrance 20 may be the same as the fragrance in the preferred embodiment described above, and therefore will not be described here. The fragrance 20 may be attached to the outside of the conductive material by adhesive, or the conductive material 10 may be wrapped inside by the fragrance 20.

[0071] The conductive incense further includes an adhesive, which is mixed with the fragrance 20 and attached to the outside of the conductive material 10. As can be seen, adding the adhesive can improve the bonding stability between the fragrance and the conductive material, and the adhesive can prevent the fragrance from scattering, and during the electrical heating process, the adhesive can also prevent the ashes of the fragrance from scattering outward.

[0072] The conductive material 10 includes a positive conductive bar 11 and a negative conductive bar 12 connected to each other, the positive conductive bar 11 configured to be connected to the positive pole of an external power source, and the negative conductive bar 12 configured to be connected to the negative pole of an external power source. In one specific example of the present application, the positive conductive bar 11 and the negative conductive bar 12 of the conductive material 10 are wrapped in parallel inside the fragrance 20. The positive conductive bar 11 is electrically connected to one end of the negative conductive bar 12, and the other ends of the positive conductive bar 11 and the negative conductive bar 12 may be connected to an external power source.

[0073] It is particularly noteworthy that the manufacturing method of the conductive incense is consistent with that of conventional incense sticks and incense paste, eliminating the need to develop entirely new facilities and incense manufacturing equipment. Traditional incense manufacturers can complete the manufacturing and processing of conductive incense at almost zero cost. The electrical resistance of the conductive incense is inversely proportional to the graphite powder. The electrical resistance of the conductive incense is directly proportional to the length of the conductive incense and inversely proportional to the thickness of the conductive incense. During use, the electrical resistance of the conductive incense is inversely proportional to the temperature. If the temperature is too high, the adhesive effect will be lost, but the conductive incense will not spontaneously combust, will become soft, brittle, and easily breakable, and will eventually turn into powder.

[0074] Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments of the present invention described above and illustrated in the drawings are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. The objects of the present invention are fully and effectively achieved. The functions and structural principles of the present invention have been shown and explained in the examples, and any variations or modifications can be made to the embodiments of the present invention without departing from the above principles.

Claims

1. A conductive incense comprising a fragrance, a conductive material, and an adhesive, the fragrance, the conductive material, and the adhesive are mixed and formed into a cylindrical shape; The conductive incense is conductive, dry, and has a diameter of 1 cm; the conductive material is graphite powder; The adhesive is guar gum, The graphite powder has a particle size of 10 μm to 178 μm, The proportion of the conductive material in the total weight is 20% to 90%; The remainder is the fragrance and the adhesive, The height of the conductive incense as the distance between the electrodes when the conductive incense is conductive is 1 to 2 cm. A conductive incense characterized by:

2. The content of the conductive material in the conductive incense is 70%; The remainder is the fragrance and the adhesive. The conductive incense according to claim 1.

3. The graphite powder is 70% The guar gum is 7% The fragrance is 23%. The conductive incense according to claim 1.

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