Scent release apparatus

Abstract

A scent release apparatus, comprising a scent container, a counterweight, and a housing. The housing comprises a first housing and a second housing. The first housing is provided with a first panel. A side edge of the first panel extends towards the second housing. The first panel is further provided with a hollowed-out structure. The first housing has a gradually increasing thickness from the waist down. The second housing is provided with a second panel. A side edge of the second panel extends towards the first housing. The second housing has a gradually increasing thickness from the waist down. The side edges of the second housing and the first housing are mutually interlocked, such that an accommodating space with a thin top and a thick bottom is formed inside the first housing and the second housing. The accommodating space is provided with a first positioning structure and a second positioning structure located at a lower position. The scent container is arranged in the first positioning structure and has an air-permeable surface facing the hollowed-out structure of the first panel. The first positioning structure comprises a plurality of lateral limiting claws and a plurality of first longitudinal limiting claws for limiting the movement of the scent container. The counterweight is arranged in the second positioning structure.

Description

Odor release device Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of ambient air purification and deodorization technology, and in particular to a device for adjusting ambient odor by releasing gaseous substances. Background Technology

[0002] In existing architectural designs or living spaces, the use of fragrance to adjust the smell of the air is already very common. Fragrance is generally produced by artificial and natural methods. Natural methods mainly involve planting flowers and creating fragrance through the fragrance emitted by the flowers, but moving physical flowers is not very convenient. Artificial methods mainly use solid or liquid air fresheners or aromatherapy, which are then released and diffused through appropriate devices.

[0003] Regarding prior art for fragrance release systems, patent number TW202400258A discloses a vehicle-mounted fragrance release system, including an airflow supply component, a first fragrance component, a second fragrance component, and first and second housings arranged side-by-side. The first housing includes a first port connecting to the airflow supply component and a second port connecting to the second housing. The first fragrance component includes a first fragrance supply component connected to the first housing and a first switch component disposed between the first housing and the first fragrance supply component. The first switch component selectively releases fragrance material from the first fragrance supply component to the first housing, and this fragrance material flows out from the second port via the airflow from the airflow supply component. The second housing includes a third port and a fourth port connecting to the airflow supply component. The second fragrance component includes a second fragrance supply component connected to the second housing and a second switch component disposed between the second housing and the second fragrance supply component. The second switch component selectively releases fragrance material from the second fragrance supply component to the second housing, and this fragrance material, fragrance material flowing out from the second port, or a combination thereof, flows out from the fourth port via the airflow.

[0004] In the prior art, patent number TW202348456A discloses a vehicle device, including a manifold, a pair of support frames, and a fan. The manifold includes a pipe body, multiple fragrance inlets, and an air outlet. The multiple fragrance inlets are respectively connected to both sides of the pipe body, and the air outlet is located at one end of the pipe body. The pipe body allows a main airflow to pass freely through the pipe body in a first direction, and when the main airflow flows in a second direction opposite to the first direction, it drives multiple branch airflows from the multiple fragrance inlets to mix into the main airflow. The pair of support frames are respectively disposed on both sides of the pipe body, and each support frame has multiple receiving seats, the multiple receiving seats corresponding to the multiple fragrance inlets. The fan is disposed at the air outlet, and the fan can intake or exhaust air to form a main airflow. When the fan is in exhaust mode, the main airflow flows in the pipe body in the first direction, and when the fan is in intake mode, the main airflow flows in the pipe body in the second direction.

[0005] Patent No. CN202322466956.8 discloses the prior art of an indoor fragrance device, which includes a fragrance box base, one end of which is hinged to one end of a fragrance box top, and the other end of which is fixedly connected to the other end of the fragrance box top by a locking structure. A partition is fixed between the fragrance box base and the fragrance box top, forming an essential oil storage chamber below the partition and an essential oil evaporation chamber above it. A first through groove is provided on the partition, and a sponge rope is provided inside the essential oil storage chamber, extending through the first through groove to the essential oil evaporation chamber.

[0006] The aforementioned existing technologies still have shortcomings in industrial implementation and need to be optimized and improved.

[0007] Utility Model Content

[0008] To address the problems of existing technologies, this application proposes a scent-releasing device, primarily used for releasing fragrance. It is lightweight and easy to carry and move. The shell has a roly-poly shape, with a gradually increasing thickness below the waist, and an arc-shaped bottom and sides. A counterweight is located at the bottom, ensuring a stable center of gravity, preventing tipping, and allowing for continuous, unpowered shaking, while also promoting the slow release of fragrance. The scent container is placed inside the shell, and the shell surface also has a perforated structure. Through the slight shaking of the roly-poly, the scent container slowly releases the fragrance, which is then dispersed into the ambient air through the perforated structure and air convection.

[0009] The odor releasing device proposed in this application includes an odor container, a counterweight, and a housing. The housing includes a first housing and a second housing. The odor container is used to contain odor substances, mainly fragrances.

[0010] The first housing has a first panel, the side edge of which extends toward the second housing. The first panel also has a perforated structure. The first housing has a gradually increasing thickness from the waist down.

[0011] The second housing has a second panel with a side edge extending toward the first housing. The second housing has a gradually increasing thickness from the waist down. The side edges of the second housing and the first housing fit together, so that the interior of the first housing and the second housing forms an accommodating space that is thinner at the top and thicker at the bottom. The accommodating space is provided with a first positioning structure and a second positioning structure at a lower position.

[0012] The odor container is positioned on the first positioning structure and has a ventilated surface facing the perforated structure of the first panel. The first positioning structure includes multiple lateral limiting claws and multiple first longitudinal limiting claws for restricting the movement of the odor container. A counterweight is positioned on the second positioning structure.

[0013] Optionally, the odor container includes a flat cylindrical body with a ventilated surface positioned on the side of the body facing the first housing.

[0014] Optionally, the first positioning structure includes a limiting ring with multiple lateral limiting claws extending from the first housing and abutting against the outer edge of the body to prevent the body from moving laterally.

[0015] Optionally, the ventilated surface extends outward along the transverse direction of the body by a flange. The interior of the first housing is also provided with a plurality of first longitudinal restraining claws facing the flange, abutting against the flange.

[0016] Optionally, the inner part of the limiting ring is also provided with multiple second longitudinal limiting claws, which abut against the bottom of the main body. The first and second longitudinal limiting claws can prevent the main body from moving longitudinally.

[0017] Optionally, the flange further extends to have a tooth, and the first positioning structure also includes a slot disposed outside the limiting ring, corresponding to the position of the tooth, so that the tooth is positioned in the slot, thereby preventing the body from rotating about the longitudinal axis.

[0018] Optionally, the second positioning structure has a groove-shaped space in which the counterweight is disposed.

[0019] Optionally, the interior of the accommodating space is also provided with a set of pivot devices, which are respectively connected to the bottom of the first housing and the second housing, so that the first housing and the second housing can be opened with the pivot devices as the axis of rotation.

[0020] Optionally, the housing also includes at least one opening located near the top of the housing. The odor-releasing device also includes an extension connected to the interior of the housing, with one end of the extension extending out of the opening.

[0021] Optionally, there are two openings, symmetrically arranged on both sides of the housing near the top, with the two ends of the protrusion extending out from the openings respectively.

[0022] The fragrance-releasing device proposed in this application is lightweight and easy to carry and move. It features a shell shaped like a roly-poly toy, gradually widening below the waist, with an arc-shaped bottom and sides. A counterweight is positioned at the bottom, ensuring a stable center of gravity, preventing tipping, and allowing for continuous, unpowered shaking. The fragrance container is placed inside the shell, which also has a perforated structure on its surface. Through slight shaking of the roly-poly toy, the fragrance container slowly releases its aroma, which is then dispersed into the ambient air via the perforated structure and air convection.

[0023] The merits and spirit of this application can be further understood through the following detailed description of the creation and the accompanying illustrations. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The provided drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of this application, and constitute a part of the specification. They illustrate the implementation methods of this application and, together with the text description, explain the principles of this application. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely some embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the implementation methods of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be derived from these drawings without creative effort. The provided drawings include:

[0025] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the odor release device proposed in this application;

[0026] Figure 2 is an explosion diagram of an embodiment of the odor release device proposed in this application;

[0027] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the first housing and the odor container in an embodiment of the odor release device proposed in this application;

[0028] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the pivot device in an embodiment of the odor release device proposed in this application;

[0029] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the second housing and the second panel in an embodiment of the odor release device proposed in this application;

[0030] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the second housing, the first positioning structure, and the second positioning structure in an embodiment of the odor release device proposed in this application.

[0031] Reference numerals: First housing 10; First panel 11; Hollow structure 13; First longitudinal limiting claw 15; Second housing 20; Second panel 21; First positioning structure 23; Limiting ring 231; Second longitudinal limiting claw 232; Slot 233; Lateral limiting claw 234; Second positioning structure 24; Groove space 241; Counterweight 30; Odor container 40; Breathable surface 41; Body 42; Flange 411; Protruding tooth 412; Protrusion 50; Housing 70; Opening 71; Pivot device 73 Detailed Implementation

[0032] The specific structural and functional details disclosed in the description of this application are merely representative and are intended to describe exemplary embodiments of this application. This application may be implemented in many alternative forms and should not be construed as being limited solely to the embodiments disclosed herein.

[0033] It should be understood that the terms "center," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer" used in the description of this application, indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the diagrams, are used solely for the purpose of describing this application, unless the applicant specifically emphasizes and limits their function. They do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as relative importance or the number of implicit technical features. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more. Additionally, the term "comprising" and any variations thereof mean "at least including."

[0034] It should also be understood that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" used in the description of this application should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrally formed connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0035] Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the terms “an” and “an item” used in this application description are also intended to include the plural. It should also be understood that the terms “comprising” and / or “including” specify the presence of the stated features, steps, operations, units and / or components, without excluding the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, units, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0036] The purpose of this application is to provide an odor-releasing device that is lightweight, portable, and easy to move. It features a roly-poly shaped shell with a gradually increasing thickness below the waist, and an arc-shaped bottom and sides. A counterweight is positioned at the bottom to stabilize the center of gravity, prevent tipping, and allow for continuous, unpowered shaking, thereby promoting the slow release of fragrance.

[0037] The odor release device proposed in this application, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, includes an odor container 40, a counterweight 30, and a housing 70. The odor container 40 is used to contain odor substances, mainly fragrances, and to slowly release the odor substances.

[0038] Casing 70

[0039] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the housing 70 includes a first housing 10 and a second housing 20.

[0040] The first housing 10 has a first panel 11, the side edge of which extends toward the second housing 20. Preferably, the side edge extends toward the second housing 20 in an arc shape, resulting in a more rounded shape. Of course, the radius of the rounded corner formed by the arc can be large or small. A larger radius results in a more rounded structure, while a smaller radius results in a more square structure. Reducing the radius to approach a right angle is also possible.

[0041] As shown in Figures 2 and 5, the second housing 20 has a second panel 21, the side edge of which extends toward the first housing 10. Preferably, the side edge extends toward the first housing 10 in an arc shape, resulting in a more rounded shape. Similarly, the radius of the rounded corner formed by the arc can be large or small; a larger radius results in a more rounded structure, while a smaller radius results in a more square structure; reducing the radius to approach a right angle is also possible.

[0042] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the first panel 11 is also provided with a perforated structure 13 for gas circulation inside and outside the housing 70, allowing the fragrance to diffuse from inside the housing 70 to the external environment. The shape of the perforated structure 13 is not limited; it can be a complex perforated pattern or a simple round hole. Even if it is a round hole, it can be made in different sizes, as shown in Figures 1 and 3; or the arrangement can be changed to make the perforated structure 13 more aesthetically pleasing and interesting.

[0043] As shown in Figure 2, both the first shell 10 and the second shell 20 have gradually increasing thickness from the waist down, which increases the volume and area of ​​the bottom and effectively lowers the center of gravity.

[0044] As shown in Figure 2, the side edges of the second housing 20 and the first housing 10 can be detachably fitted together. The fitting method is not limited; common methods such as hooks and slots, protrusions and recesses can be used. In specific designs, the elasticity and rigidity of the second housing 20 and the first housing 10 must also be considered. Importantly, in this application, the fitting positions are preferably located at the top and side edges of the second housing 20 and the first housing 10, as shown in Figure 2, but not at the bottom, because the bottom has other uses, which will be explained later.

[0045] After the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are fitted together, a receiving space that is thinner at the top and thicker at the bottom is formed inside the housing 70. The receiving space is provided with a first positioning structure 23 and a second positioning structure 24 located at a lower position, as shown in Figure 2. The first positioning structure 23 is used to set the odor container 40, and the second positioning structure 24 is used to set the counterweight 30.

[0046] As shown in Figure 4, a set of pivot devices 73 is also provided near the bottom of the accommodating space, which are respectively connected to the bottom of the first housing 10 and the second housing 20. When the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are disengaged, they can be opened around the pivot device 73. This structure facilitates the removal of the used scent container 40 and the insertion of a new scent container 40. After the scent container 40 is replaced, the original state can be restored by simply re-engaging the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 around the pivot device 73.

[0047] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 3, the interior of the first housing 10 is provided with a plurality of first longitudinal limiting claws 15 facing the odor container 40, which are used to abut against the flange 411 of the odor container 40 and limit the longitudinal movement of the odor container 40.

[0048] Counterweight 30

[0049] As shown in Figure 2, the counterweight 30 is a crucial component in forming the roly-poly shape of this application. It is preferably made of metal and is relatively heavy. The counterweight 30 is positioned in the second positioning structure 24. Due to its low position and heavy weight, and the fact that the shell 70 has a large bottom volume and area, as well as a rounded bottom side edge, a gentle push from an external force can cause the shell 70 to slowly oscillate back and forth, gradually returning to its equilibrium position. This oscillation facilitates the slow release of fragrance from the scent container 40 inside the shell 70.

[0050] Scent Container 40

[0051] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the scent container 40 is disposed on the first positioning structure 23 and has a breathable surface 41 for releasing fragrance.

[0052] The shape of the odor container 40 is not limited. In a preferred embodiment, the odor container 40 includes a flat cylindrical body 42, which has a longitudinal direction along the axis of the cylinder and a transverse direction perpendicular to the axis of the cylinder, or the radial direction of the cylinder.

[0053] The ventilated surface 41 is located on the side of the main body 42 facing the first housing 10 in the longitudinal direction, more specifically, on the perforated structure 13 facing the first panel 11. This allows the released fragrance to diffuse into the environment through the perforated structure 13. It is worth noting that because the housing 70 has a roly-poly shape with a gradually increasing thickness below the waist, the first panel 11 is not vertical, but rather forms an angle with the vertical plane. Therefore, the ventilated surface of the scent container 40 is also not vertical, but also forms an angle with the vertical plane, preferably with the perforated structure 13 parallel to the first panel 11. More specifically, the scent container 40 itself is positioned in an inclined state within the first positioning structure.

[0054] The ventilated surface 41 extends outward along the transverse direction of the body 42 by a flange 411, and the first longitudinal restraining claw 15 inside the first housing 10 abuts against the flange 411. On the other hand, the second longitudinal restraining claw 232 of the second positioning structure 23 abuts against the bottom of the body 42. By means of the first longitudinal restraining claw 15 and the second longitudinal restraining claw 232, the longitudinal movement of the body 42 can be restricted.

[0055] Furthermore, the lateral restraining claws 234 of the second positioning structure 23 will abut against the outer edge of the body 42 from multiple positions, restricting the body 42 from moving laterally.

[0056] Furthermore, the flange 411 extends to have a tooth 412, and the slot 233 of the first positioning structure 23 will lock the tooth 412, thereby restricting the body 42 from rotating about the longitudinal axis of the body.

[0057] The odor container 40 can be stably positioned within the housing 70's accommodating space via the first longitudinal limiting claw 15, the second longitudinal limiting claw 232, the lateral limiting claw 234, and the slot 233. Even if the housing 70 shakes due to external force, the odor container 40 will only shake accordingly with the housing 70, without vibrating or colliding within the housing 70.

[0058] First positioning structure 23

[0059] As shown in Figures 2 and 6, the first positioning structure 23 is disposed inside the second housing 20, and is positioned higher than the second positioning structure 24. The first positioning structure 23 includes a limiting ring 231, which does not need to be a complete circle, but can be composed of multiple arc segments. The limiting ring 231 extends multiple transverse limiting claws 234 into the first housing 10, and multiple second longitudinal limiting claws 232 are also disposed inside the limiting ring 231.

[0060] The lateral limiting claw 234 abuts against the outer edge of the body 42 of the odor container 40, preventing the body 42 from moving laterally. The second longitudinal limiting claw 232 abuts against the bottom of the body 42 of the odor container 40. Through the second longitudinal limiting claw 232 and the first longitudinal limiting claw 15 of the first housing 10, the body 42 is prevented from moving longitudinally.

[0061] In one embodiment, the first positioning structure 23 further includes a slot 233 disposed outside the limiting ring 231. While it is preferable to position the slot above the limiting ring 231 when space constraints are considered, this is not a limitation. The position and opening shape of the slot 233 correspond to the protrusions 412 of the scent container 40. When the scent container 40 is placed into the first positioning structure 23, the protrusions 412 also engage in the slot 233, thereby preventing the body 42 from rotating about its longitudinal axis.

[0062] Second positioning structure 24

[0063] As shown in Figures 2 and 6, the second positioning structure 24 is located inside the second housing 20 near the bottom for mounting the counterweight 30. Therefore, its structural form must match the shape of the counterweight 30, and the counterweight 30 must not wobble. In one embodiment, as shown in Figure 2, when the counterweight 30 is a cuboid, the second positioning structure 24 has a groove-shaped space 241, and the counterweight 30 is disposed within the groove-shaped space 241.

[0064] Extending part 50

[0065] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, in an optional embodiment, the odor-releasing device proposed in this application further includes an extender 50, serving as an operating lever for swinging the housing 70. In this case, the housing 70 also includes at least one opening 71, located near the top of the housing 70. The opening 71 can be located in the first housing 10, the second housing 20, or both the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 can be hollowed out. The extender 50 is connected to the interior of the housing 70, more specifically, to either the first housing 10 or the second housing 20. One end of the extender 50 extends out of the opening 71 for easy manual operation. Preferably, there are two openings 71, symmetrically arranged on both sides of the housing 70 near the top, in which case both ends of the extender 50 extend from the openings 71 respectively.

[0066] The connection between the protruding part 50 and the interior of the housing 70 can be a fixed connection, as shown in Figure 2, with two connection points; or it can be a single-point pivot connection. If a pivot connection is used, the opening 71 can be made larger, allowing both ends of the protruding part 50 to swing left and right around the pivot point at the opening 71, increasing the fun of use.

[0067] In summary, the odor-releasing device proposed in this application is compact, lightweight, and easy to carry and move. The shell has a roly-poly shape, gradually widening below the waist, with an arc-shaped bottom and sides. A counterweight is located at the bottom, ensuring a stable center of gravity, preventing tipping, and allowing for continuous, unpowered shaking. The odor container is placed inside the shell, and the shell surface also features a perforated structure. Through the slight shaking of the roly-poly, the odor container slowly releases fragrance, which is then dispersed into the ambient air via the perforated structure and air convection.

[0068] The detailed description of the preferred embodiments above is intended to more clearly describe the features and spirit of this application, and is not intended to limit the scope of this application with the preferred embodiments disclosed above. On the contrary, its purpose is to cover various equivalent changes within the scope of the claims to which this application is intended.

Claims

1. An odor releasing device, comprising an odor container (40), a counterweight (30), and a housing (70), the housing (70) comprising a first housing (10) and a second housing (20), the odor container (40) being used to contain an odor substance; characterized in that: The first housing (10) has a first panel (11), the side edge of the first panel (11) extends toward the second housing (20), the first panel (11) is also provided with a hollow structure (13), and the first housing (10) has a gradually increasing thickness from the waist down; The second housing (20) has a second panel (21), the side edge of the second panel (21) extends toward the first housing (10), the second housing (20) has a gradually increasing thickness from the waist down, the side edge of the second housing (20) fits into the side edge of the first housing (10), so that the interior of the first housing (10) and the second housing (20) forms an accommodating space that is thin at the top and thick at the bottom, the accommodating space is provided with a first positioning structure (23) and a lower second positioning structure (24); The odor container (40) is disposed on the first positioning structure (23) and has a breathable surface (41) facing the hollow structure (13) of the first panel (11); The first positioning structure (23) includes a plurality of lateral limiting claws (232) and a plurality of first longitudinal limiting claws (15) for limiting the movement of the odor container (40); The counterweight (30) is disposed on the second positioning structure (24).

2. The odor-releasing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The odor container (40) includes a flat cylindrical body (42), and the breathable surface (41) is disposed on the side of the body (42) facing the first housing (10).

3. The odor-releasing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first positioning structure (23) includes a limiting ring (231) that extends a plurality of the lateral limiting claws (234) toward the first housing (10) and abuts against the outer edge of the body (42) to limit the body (42) from moving laterally.

4. The odor-releasing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The ventilated surface (41) extends outward along the transverse direction of the body (42) by a flange (411); the interior of the first housing (10) is also provided with a plurality of first longitudinal limiting claws (15) facing the flange (411) and abutting against the flange (411).

5. The odor-releasing device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inner part of the limiting ring (231) is also provided with a plurality of second longitudinal limiting claws (232) that abut against the bottom of the body (42); the first longitudinal limiting claw (15) and the second longitudinal limiting claws (232) restrict the body (42) from moving longitudinally.

6. The odor-releasing device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The flange (411) extends further into a tooth (412), and the first positioning structure (23) also includes a slot (233) disposed outside the limiting ring (231), corresponding to the tooth (412), so that the tooth (412) is positioned in the slot (233), thereby restricting the body (42) from rotating about the longitudinal axis.

7. The odor-releasing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second positioning structure (24) has a groove-shaped space (241), and the counterweight (30) is disposed in the groove-shaped space (241).

8. The odor-releasing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The accommodating space is further provided with a set of pivot devices (73), which are respectively connected to the bottom positions of the first housing (10) and the second housing (20), so that the first housing (10) and the second housing (20) can be opened with the pivot device (73) as the rotation axis.

9. The odor-releasing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (70) further includes at least one opening (71) located near the top of the housing (70); the odor releasing device further includes an extension (50) connected to the interior of the housing (70), one end of the extension (50) extending out of the opening (71).

10. The odor-releasing device according to claim 9, characterized in that, There are two openings (71), which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the housing (70) near the top, and the two ends of the protrusion (50) extend out from the openings (71).

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