WO2023145269A1 - Cartridge for odor generation device and odor generation device - Google Patents

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WO2023145269A1
WO2023145269A1 PCT/JP2022/045234 JP2022045234W WO2023145269A1 WO 2023145269 A1 WO2023145269 A1 WO 2023145269A1 JP 2022045234 W JP2022045234 W JP 2022045234W WO 2023145269 A1 WO2023145269 A1 WO 2023145269A1
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幸人 井上
修二 藤田
真也 大谷
浩孝 木原
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  • This technology relates to an odor generator cartridge and an odor generator.
  • Patent Document 1 there is a shielding cylinder having a cylindrical shape, an internal cavity serving as a perfume transport airway, and an opening on a part of the side surface, and a perfume is stored inside, and is provided on the outer surface of the shielding cylinder,
  • a perfume container having an opening on the side of the shielding cylinder, and an air blowing means capable of blowing air at one end of the perfume transporting airway are provided, and the shielding cylinder and the perfume container are brought into close contact with each other by rotating relative to each other.
  • a scent providing device characterized by:
  • the scent providing device of Patent Literature 1 it is conceivable that the scent leaks from the fitting portion between the container holding the scent and the case, or from an opening such as a scent doorway that communicates with the outside. This may lead to problems such as deterioration of fragrances (weakening due to volatilization and deterioration due to oxidation), mixing, and melting of labels attached to cases or the like.
  • the main purpose of this technology is to provide a technology capable of preventing odor leakage in an odor generating device.
  • the inventors of the present application considered retaining the odor components in a highly airtight glass tube as a means of preventing leakage of the odor components.
  • the glass tube needs to be opened or crushed in order to release the odor components in the glass tube, and that the odor components may leak out when the glass tube is opened or crushed. Then, by crushing the glass tube while it is sealed, we succeeded in preventing the odorant from leaking out, leading to the completion of this technology.
  • the sealed crushing portion of the cartridge for an odor generator according to the present technology can crush the glass tube by partially deforming.
  • the cartridge for an odor generating device according to the present technology can include a pressing portion for pressing a portion of the sealed crushing portion, and the pressed portion deforms a portion of the sealed crushing portion.
  • the cartridge for an odor generator according to the present technology can include an odor component guide section that guides odor components from the glass tube to the odor component holder.
  • the odor component guide section can guide the odor component from the glass tube to the odor component holder by utilizing capillary action.
  • the cartridge for an odor generator according to the present technology can include an intermediate member between the glass tube and the sealed crushing section. In this case, a predetermined gap can be opened between the intermediate member and the glass tube holding portion.
  • An opening/closing mechanism may be connected to the opening of the odor generating device cartridge according to the present technology, and the opening/closing mechanism and/or the ventilation section may include an opening/closing control wall for controlling opening/closing of the opening. .
  • Part or all of the corners of the glass tube holding portion of the cartridge for an odor generator according to the present technology, which are in contact with the glass tube, can be subjected to R processing.
  • an opening that can be opened and closed a glass tube holding an odor component; a glass tube holder that holds the glass tube; an odor component retainer capable of retaining an odor component released from the glass tube; a ventilation section communicating between the odorant component holder and the opening;
  • a sealed crushing unit responsible for sealing with the outside and crushing the glass tube; a cartridge for an odor generator having a cartridge holder that holds the cartridge for the odor generator;
  • FIG. 1A and 1B are six views showing an embodiment of a cartridge 10 for an odor generator according to the present technology
  • FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of a cartridge 10 for an odor generating device according to the present technology
  • FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view taken along line DD of a cartridge 10 for an odor generating device according to the present technology
  • FIG. 4 is a conceptual cross-sectional view showing how the glass tube 102 is crushed and the odor components held in the glass tube 102 are released from the glass tube 102.
  • FIG. FIG. 3 is a conceptual cross-sectional view showing how an odor is emitted from the odor generator cartridge 10 according to the present technology.
  • FIG. 6 is a conceptual cross-sectional view showing an example of an opening/closing mechanism for openings 101 (101a, 101b) different from FIG. 2 is a conceptual perspective view showing an example of an inner wall surface structure of a glass tube holding portion 103.
  • FIG. FIG. 5 is a conceptual cross-sectional view showing an enlarged pressing portion 107 portion of the closed crushing unit 106 in FIG.
  • FIG. 9 is a conceptual cross-sectional view for explaining an example of a crushing method different from that of FIG. 8;
  • FIG. 10 is a conceptual cross-sectional view enlarging a pressing portion 107 portion of the sealed crushing portion 106 of FIG. 9 ;
  • FIG. 11 is an enlarged cross-sectional conceptual diagram for explaining an example of a pressing portion 107 different from FIGS.
  • FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB of a cartridge 10 for an odor generating device according to the present technology
  • FIG. 2 is a conceptual cross-sectional view showing an example of a method of mounting the cartridge 10 for an odor generator according to the present technology to the odor generator 1; 1A and 1B are six views showing an embodiment different from FIG. 1 of a cartridge 10 for an odor generator according to the present technology; FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line EE of the cartridge 10 for an odor generating device according to the present technology; 1 is an exploded schematic diagram showing an embodiment of an odor generating device 1 according to the present technology; FIG. 4A and 4B are diagrams for explaining the operation of the odor generating device 1 for releasing odor-containing air.
  • FIG. 2 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of an olfactory test or olfactory training in the olfactory test or olfactory training system.
  • Odor generator cartridge 10 (1) Overall configuration (2) Openings 101 (101a, 101b) (3) Glass tube 102 (4) Glass tube holder 103 (5) Odor component holder 104 (6) Vent 105 (7) Sealed crushing unit 106 (8) Pressing portion 107 (9) Odor component induction unit 108 (10) Intermediate member 109 (11) Coating part 110 2. Odor generator 1 (1) Cartridge holding portion 11 (2) Operation example of odor generator 1 (3) Usage example of odor generator 1
  • FIG. 1 is a six-sided view showing an embodiment of an odor generating device cartridge 10 (hereinafter also referred to as “cartridge 10”) according to the present technology.
  • FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the odor generating device cartridge 10 according to the present technology, taken along the line AA.
  • FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line DD of the cartridge 10 for an odor generator according to the present technology.
  • the odor generating device cartridge 10 includes openings 101 (101a and 101b), glass tubes 102, glass tube holding sections 103, odor component holding bodies 104, ventilation sections 105, and sealed crushing sections 106. and at least Further, if necessary, a pressing portion 107, an odor component guiding portion 108, an intermediate member 109, a covering portion 110, and the like can be provided.
  • FIG. 4 is a conceptual cross-sectional view showing how the glass tube 102 is crushed and the odor components retained in the glass tube 102 are released from the glass tube 102.
  • FIG. 4 When the pressing portion 107 is pressed, the portion of the closed crushing portion 106 pressed by the pressing portion 107 is deformed toward the glass tube 102, and pressure is applied to the glass tube 102 through the intermediate member 109 to crush the glass tube 102. . Odor components are released from the crushed glass tube 102 , and the released odor components are absorbed and retained in the odor component holder 104 .
  • the pressing portion 107 is not essential to the odor generating device cartridge 10 according to the present technology. It is also possible to press the closed crusher 106 . Further, the intermediate member 109 is also not essential for the odor generator cartridge 10 according to the present technology. You may press directly.
  • FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional conceptual diagram showing how an odor is emitted from the odor generator cartridge 10 according to the present technology.
  • one opening 101a inflow opening 101a
  • the inflowing air flows into the ventilation part 105 and mixes with the odor components retained in the odor component retainer 104 .
  • opening the other opening 101b release opening 101b in this state, air containing odor components is released to the outside.
  • Openings 101 (101a, 101b)
  • the odor generator cartridge 10 includes openings 101 (101a, 101b) that can be opened and closed.
  • the opening 101 is composed of an inflow opening 101a for allowing air to flow into the cartridge 10 and a release opening 101b for releasing air containing odor components.
  • An opening/closing mechanism can be connected to the openings 101 (101a, 101b).
  • the specific structure of the opening/closing mechanism is not particularly limited as long as the opening 101 (101a, 101b) can be opened and closed, and can be freely selected depending on the structure of other parts, the structure of the odor generating device to be used, and the like. can be designed.
  • FIG. 1 An example of an opening/closing mechanism for the openings 101 (101a, 101b) will be described with reference to FIG.
  • the cartridge 10 is provided with the pusher 1011, but the pusher 1011 is not essential to the odor generator cartridge 10 according to the present technology. It is also possible to provide a pusher in the odor generator 1 or to insert a pusher into the odor generator 1 from the outside.
  • the ventilation part 105 communicating between the later-described odor component holder 104 and the openings 101 (101a, 101b) is divided into three sections (first ventilation part 105a, second ventilation part 105b). , third vent 105c), two or three sealing lids 1012, shafts 1013, and springs 1014 are provided (first sealing lid 1012a, second sealing lid 1012b, third sealing lid 1012c, first shaft 1013a, second shaft 1013b, first spring 1014a, second spring 1014b, third spring 1014c), but not limited thereto.
  • a ventilation section 105 which will be described later, may be a single compartment or two or more compartments. Also, the numbers of sealing lids 1012, shafts 1013, and springs 1014 can be freely designed in accordance with the number of sections of ventilation section 105. FIG.
  • the pusher 1011 When the pusher 1011 is pushed, the pusher 1011 pushes the first sealing lid 1012a toward the inside of the first ventilation section 105a, the inflow opening 101a opens, and air flows into the first ventilation section 105a. At this time, the first spring 1014a is compressed by the first sealing lid 1012a.
  • the first shaft 1013a attached to the first sealing lid 1012a moves toward the second ventilation portion 105b.
  • the first shaft 1013a pushes the second sealing lid 1012b toward the inside of the second ventilation portion 105b, and the air in the first ventilation portion 105a flows into the second ventilation portion 105b.
  • the second spring 1014b is compressed by the second sealing lid 1012b.
  • the air that has flowed into the second ventilation section 105b mixes with the odor components retained in the odor component retainer 104, which will be described later, to create odor component-containing air.
  • the second shaft 1013b attached to the second sealing lid 1012b moves toward the third ventilation portion 105c.
  • the second shaft 1013b pushes the third sealing lid 1012c toward the inside of the third ventilation portion 105c, and the air containing the odor component in the second ventilation portion 105b flows into the third ventilation portion 105c.
  • the third spring 1014c is compressed by the third sealing lid 1012c.
  • the third ventilation part 105c since the third ventilation part 105c communicates with the release opening 101b, the air containing the odor component that has flowed into the third ventilation part 105c is released outside through the release opening 101b.
  • the first sealing lid 1012a When the pressure on the pusher 1011 is released after releasing the air containing the odor component to the outside, the first sealing lid 1012a is returned to its original position by the restoring force of the contracted first spring 1014a.
  • the second sealing lid 1012b is returned to its original position by the restoring force of the second spring 1014b
  • the third sealing lid 1012c is returned to its original position by the restoring force of the third spring 1014c.
  • the sliding capping mechanism of the first sealing lid 1012a, the second sealing lid 1012b, and the third sealing lid 1012c can seal the first ventilation section 105a and the second ventilation section 105b.
  • the first ventilation section 105a and the second ventilation section 105b can be sealed.
  • the first sealing lid 1012a, the second sealing lid 1012b, and the third sealing lid 1012c are opened in order with a time lag. It may be a mechanism that opens and closes, or a mechanism that simultaneously opens and closes the first sealing lid 1012a, the second sealing lid 1012b, and the third sealing lid 1012c in order to improve responsiveness.
  • FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional conceptual diagram showing an example of an opening/closing mechanism for the openings 101 (101a, 101b) different from FIG.
  • the opening/closing mechanism of the present embodiment can be provided with opening/closing control walls W1 (W1a, W1b, W1c) for controlling opening/closing of the opening 101. As shown in FIG.
  • the opening 101 is opened too much by providing a high opening/closing control wall W1 (W1a, W1b, W1c) along the inner wall surface of the vent 105. can be prevented.
  • the sealing lid 1012 can be directly moved with respect to the inner wall surface of the ventilation part 105, and the sealing lid 1012 can be prevented from being distorted during movement. can be done.
  • the opening/closing control wall W1 W1a, W1b, W1c
  • a coil spring is used as an example, but the spring is not limited to this. It may be a spring or the like.
  • the same elastic body may be used for the first spring 1014a, the second spring 1014b, and the third spring 1014c, or different elastic bodies may be used.
  • a cartridge 10 for an odor generating device includes a glass tube 102 that holds an odor component.
  • the shape of the glass tube 102 is not particularly limited as long as it can retain the odor components, and can be freely designed.
  • the glass tube 102 can be designed to have a length of 5 to 100 mm, an inner diameter of 1 to 30 mm, and an outer diameter of 1 to 30 mm.
  • a part or the whole of the glass tube 102 can be processed so that it can be easily crushed.
  • the portion to be pressed by the pressing portion 107 which will be described later, may be processed to be thinner than the other portions, or may be provided with grooves or steps that serve as a trigger for crushing.
  • the odor component retained in the glass tube 102 is not particularly limited as long as it is liquid.
  • liquid flavors, powdered flavors dissolved or dispersed in a suitable solvent, essential oils, essential oils diluted with a suitable solvent, fruit juices, beverages, liquid foods, foods dissolved or dispersed in a suitable solvent As long as it is a component that generates an odor, one or more of them can be used in combination freely.
  • the glass tube holding portion 103 is a portion that holds the glass tube 102 .
  • the form of the glass tube holding part 103 is not particularly limited as long as it can hold the glass tube 102 , and can be freely designed according to the form of the glass tube 102 .
  • part or all of the corners of the glass tube holding portion 103 contacting the glass tube 102 are R-processed as shown in FIG. 7 (see the broken line in FIG. 7). By rounding the corners, the glass tube 102 can be prevented from being cracked or crushed at the corner portion of the glass tube holding portion 103 when the glass tube 102 is crushed.
  • the glass tube holding part 103 can be designed so as to guide the odorant component released from the glass tube 102 toward the odorant component holder 104, which will be described later. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, it can be inclined toward the odor component holder 104 (see hatched area in FIG. 7). Further, the glass tube holding portion 103 can be provided with an odor component guiding portion 108, which will be described later. The details of the odor component induction unit 108 will be described later.
  • the odor generator cartridge 10 includes an odor component holder 104 capable of holding the odor component emitted from the glass tube 102 .
  • the form of the odor component retainer 104 is particularly limited as long as it can retain the odor component released from the glass tube 102 and release the odor component into the air flowing through the ventilation section 105 described later. Instead, it can be freely designed according to the shape of the cartridge 10, the type of odor component to be held, and the like. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, it can be designed to have a spongy shape, and although not shown, the surface on the side of the ventilation part 105 can be made uneven so as to increase the contact area with the air flowing through the ventilation part 105. By increasing, it is also possible to release more odor components.
  • the material forming the odorant component retainer 104 can retain the odorant component released from the glass tube 102 and release the odorant component into the air flowing through the ventilation section 105 described later.
  • the material forming the odorant component holder 104 can be composed of, for example, an organic polymer material so that the odorant component can easily infiltrate.
  • organic polymer materials include any one of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, phenol resin, olefin resin, nylon, polyester, synthetic rubber, silicon resin, natural rubber, protein, nucleic acid, lipid, and polysaccharide; Alternatively, mixtures can be used.
  • Examples of materials for forming the odor component retainer 104 include acrylic resin, urethane resin, ABS resin, polyetheretherketone (PEEK) resin, polyacetal (POM) resin, fluorine resin, cycloolefin polymer resin, and polyimide resin. It is also possible to use one or more of polymer resins such as stainless steel and aluminum, metals such as stainless steel and aluminum, inorganic crystals such as quartz, and glass.
  • the odor component retainer 104 may be porous.
  • a mesh structure, cork, mesoporous silica, calcium carbonate, or the like can be used.
  • the odorant component retainer 104 may also be made of a fibrous structure, a layered structure (clay mineral, etc.), ceramics, or the like.
  • the odor generator cartridge 10 includes a ventilation section 105 that communicates between the odor component holder 104 and the opening 101 .
  • the form of the ventilation part 105 is not particularly limited as long as the odor component holder 104 and the opening part 101 can communicate with each other, and can be designed freely.
  • the ventilation section 105 As a specific example of the ventilation section 105, as shown in FIG. 2, it may be divided into three sections (first ventilation section 105a, second ventilation section 105b, and third ventilation section 105c). Of course, it is not limited to this, and the ventilation part 105 may be a single compartment or two or more compartments.
  • the ventilation part 105 can be provided with opening/closing control walls W2 (W2a, W2b) for controlling opening/closing of the opening 101, as in the embodiment shown in FIG. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, by providing a protrusion on a part of the inner wall of the vent 105, it is possible to prevent the opening 101 from opening too much.
  • the ventilation part 105 can be provided with a deodorant (not shown). By providing the deodorant, it is possible to deodorize the odor component remaining in the ventilation section 105 after the generation of the odor.
  • the location of the deodorant is not particularly limited, and can be freely arranged as long as it does not affect ventilation or the opening/closing mechanism. For example, it can be arranged inside the opening/closing control wall W2 (W2a, W2b).
  • the number thereof is not limited, and one or two or more may be provided depending on the form of the cartridge 10, the opening/closing mechanism, other internal structures, the expected deodorizing effect, and the like. can.
  • the opening/closing mechanism can be arranged in all of the portion 105a, the second ventilation portion 105b, and the third ventilation portion 105c.
  • the deodorant material that can be used in this technology is also not particularly limited as long as it does not impair the effect of this technology.
  • activated carbon coconut, fir, bamboo, resin, wood, fiber, coal, etc.
  • zeolite layered compound
  • sheet silicate, alumina porous silica (including mesoporous silica), and the like
  • the shape of the deodorant may be powder, granule, fiber, molded product, sheet (non-woven fabric, woven fabric), rod-shaped, plate-shaped, and the like.
  • the surface treatment of the deodorant the presence or absence of activation treatment and the presence or absence of surface functional group exposure treatment (acidification, alkalinization, polarization, non-polarization) do not matter.
  • the odor generating device cartridge 10 includes a sealed crushing section 106 that is responsible for sealing with the outside and crushing the glass tube 102 .
  • a sealed crushing section 106 that is responsible for sealing with the outside and crushing the glass tube 102 .
  • the odor generating device cartridge 10 In order to crush the glass tube inside the cartridge, it is necessary to insert some kind of crushing means from the outside.
  • the odor generating device cartridge 10 according to the present technology includes the sealed crushing section 106, it is possible to crush the glass tube 102 in a sealed state. As a result, when the glass tube 102 is crushed, it is possible to prevent odor components from leaking out to the outside.
  • the material used for the closed crushing section 106 can be freely selected and used as long as it is a material with low gas permeability. Moreover, it is preferable to use a deformable material or design a structure with deformability so that the glass tube can be crushed by deforming a part of it. Specifically, materials such as metals such as stainless steel (SUS (Steel Use Stainless)) and aluminum, resins, rubbers, and elastomers can be used for the closed crushing unit 106, for example.
  • SUS Steel Use Stainless
  • FIG. 8 Specific examples of the crushing method of the glass tube 102 by the sealed crushing unit 106 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10.
  • FIG. 8 Specific examples of the crushing method of the glass tube 102 by the sealed crushing unit 106 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10.
  • FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional conceptual diagram for explaining an example of a crushing method of the glass tube 102 by the closed crushing unit 106 by enlarging the pressing part 107 portion of the closed crushing unit 106 in FIG.
  • the embodiment shown in FIG. 8 is an example in which the sealing crushing section 106 is made of a flexible metal film.
  • the pressing portion 107 is pressed, the portion of the sealed crushing portion 106 pressed by the pressing portion 107 is deformed so as to bend toward the glass tube 102 , and pressure is applied to the glass tube 102 via the intermediate member 109 to push the glass tube 102 . crush. Note that the intermediate member 109 will be described later.
  • FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional conceptual diagram for explaining an example of a crushing method different from that of FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional conceptual diagram in which the pressing portion 107 portion of the sealed crushing portion 106 of FIG. 9 is enlarged.
  • the embodiment shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is an example in which the closed crushing section 106 is made of a metal plate.
  • the sealed crushing section 106 of the present embodiment is provided with an inverting section 1061 at a portion pressed by the pressing section 107 .
  • the reversing portion 1061 of the sealed crushing portion 106 is reversed in the pressing direction and deformed. Then, the deformed reversing portion 1061 applies pressure to the glass tube 102 to crush the glass tube 102 .
  • the odor generator cartridge 10 according to the present technology can be provided with a pressing portion 107 for pressing a part of the sealed crushing portion 106 .
  • the pressing part 107 is not essential to the odor generating device cartridge 10 according to the present technology. It is also possible to press the portion 106 .
  • the form of the pressing part 107 is not particularly limited as long as it can press a part of the sealed crushing part 106 to crush the glass tube 102, and can be designed freely.
  • it is not limited to the form of pressing on the surface.
  • points may be pressed.
  • Odor component induction unit 108 The odor generator cartridge 10 according to the present technology can be provided with an odor component guide section 108 that guides odor components from the glass tube 102 to the odor component holder 104 .
  • the odor component guide section 108 is not essential for the odor generator cartridge 10 according to the present technology, the odor component guide section 108 allows the odor component emitted from the glass tube 102 to be transferred to the odor component holder 104 . Therefore, it is possible to prevent odor components from remaining in portions other than the odor component holder 104 such as the glass tube holder 103 . As a result, odor generation efficiency can be improved.
  • FIG. 12 A specific example of the odor component induction unit 108 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13.
  • FIG. 12 A specific example of the odor component induction unit 108 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13.
  • FIG. 12 A specific example of the odor component induction unit 108 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13.
  • FIG. 12 A specific example of the odor component induction unit 108 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13.
  • FIG. 12 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the odor component guide portion 108 in the embodiment shown in FIG. II of FIG. 12 is a schematic view of the positional relationship between the odor component guide section 108 and the odor component holder 104 in the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, viewed from the left direction in FIG.
  • the odor generating device cartridge 10 includes a cylindrical odor component guide portion 108 having a plurality of grooves on the surface thereof.
  • the odor components released from the glass tube 102 flow into the grooves of the odor component guide section 108 by capillary action and are guided to the odor component holder 104 in contact with the odor component guide section 108 .
  • FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing an example in which the bottom surface of the glass tube holding part 103 is provided with the odor component guiding part 108.
  • FIG. 13 the glass tube 102 and part of the opening/closing mechanism are omitted in order to make it easier to see the form of the odor component guide section 108.
  • the odor generating device cartridge 10 includes an odor component guiding portion 108 having a rib structure on the bottom surface of the glass tube holding portion 103 .
  • the odor component released from the glass tube 102 flows into the rib structure of the odor component guide portion 108 by capillary action, and is guided to the odor component retainer 104 in contact with the odor component guide portion 108 .
  • the cartridge 10 for the odor generating device according to the present technology is provided with the odor component guiding section 108, the number thereof is not particularly limited.
  • the number thereof is not particularly limited.
  • either one of the odor component induction units 108 illustrated in FIG. 12 or 13 can be provided, or both can be provided.
  • the odor generator cartridge 10 according to the present technology can be provided with an intermediate member 109 between the glass tube 102 and the sealed crushing section 106 as in the embodiment shown in FIG.
  • the intermediate member 109 is not essential for the odor generator cartridge 10 according to the present technology, but when the sealed crushing section 106 is configured with a flexible metal film as in the embodiment of FIG.
  • member 109 it is possible to prevent odor components released from glass tube 102 from adhering to sealed crushing section 106 .
  • the form of the intermediate member 109 can be freely designed as long as the effects of the present technology are not impaired.
  • a convex portion 1091 can be provided on the side of the glass tube 102 that is pressed by the pressing portion 107 to facilitate crushing of the glass tube 102 .
  • the odor generator cartridge 10 When the odor generator cartridge 10 according to the present technology is provided with the intermediate member 109 , it is preferable to provide a predetermined gap between the intermediate member 109 and the glass tube holding portion 103 . More specifically, it is preferable to provide a gap that does not cause capillary action. By providing a gap that does not cause capillary action, it is possible to prevent odor components released after crushing the glass tube 102 from remaining between the intermediate member 109 and the glass tube holding portion 103 .
  • FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the odor generator cartridge 10 according to the present technology, taken along line BB.
  • the odor generating device cartridge 10 according to the present technology can be provided with the covering portion 110 so as to cover the pressing portion 107 .
  • the covering portion 110 it is possible to strengthen the fixation of the pressing portion 107 to the cartridge 10 .
  • the cartridge 10 is slidably attached to the odor generating device 1 or the like, it is possible to reduce the sliding resistance of the pressing portion 107 .
  • FIG. 16 An example of a method of mounting the odor generator cartridge 10 according to the present technology to the odor generator 1 described later will be described with reference to FIG. 16 . 16, a portion of the cartridge holder 11 of the odor generator 1 is indicated by broken lines.
  • the odor generator cartridge 10 according to the present technology can be attached to the odor generator 1 while being slid. At this time, the sliding may be hindered, such as the pressing portion 107 being caught. Therefore, by providing the covering portion 110 that covers the pressing portion 107 in the odor generating device cartridge 10 according to the present technology, the sliding resistance can be reduced.
  • the cartridge 10 when the cartridge 10 is attached to the odor generating device 1 while being slid, it is designed so that the pressing portion 107 is pressed from above the covering portion 110 by the mounting portion of the odor generating device 1 . By doing so, it is possible to crush the glass tube 102 at the same time when it is attached to the odor generating device 1 .
  • the form of the covering portion 110 can be freely designed according to the purpose as long as it can cover the pressing portion 107 .
  • the object is to reduce the resistance when attaching to the odor generating device 1, as shown in FIG.
  • it can be freely designed into a plate shape, a sheet shape, or the like according to the shape of the cartridge 10 and the pressing portion 107 .
  • the material forming the covering portion 110 is also not particularly limited as long as it does not impair the effects of the present technology.
  • tapes and sheets using materials such as metals and resins can be used.
  • the covering portion 110 is not essential to the odor generating device cartridge 10 according to the present technology, and the pressing portion 107 can be inclined on the outside of the cartridge 10 as in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 . , it is also possible to reduce the resistance when attaching to the odor generating device 1 .
  • FIG. 19 is an exploded schematic diagram showing an embodiment of the odor generating device 1 according to the present technology.
  • the odor generating device 1 according to the present technology includes at least the above-described odor generating device cartridge 10 according to the present technology and a cartridge holding section 11 that holds the odor generating device cartridge. Since the details of the odor generator cartridge 10 are as described above, the description thereof is omitted here.
  • the odor generating device 1 according to the present technology includes a cartridge holding portion 11 that holds the cartridge 10 for the odor generating device according to the present technology.
  • the cartridge holder 11 can hold one or two or more odor generator cartridges 10 .
  • the number of cartridges 10 to be held is not limited, and can be freely set according to the intended use of the odor generating device 1 .
  • the odor generating device 1 when used as an olfactory test device, 40 pieces (5 types of bromine x 8 concentrations) are used for the standard olfactory test in Japan, and the number according to the test standards and test methods of the country other than Japan.
  • the structure of the cartridge holding portion 11 can be designed so as to generate the smell of smoke.
  • the structure of the cartridge holding portion 11 can be designed so that one or a desired number of cartridges 10 can be held.
  • the form of the cartridge holding portion 11 is also not particularly limited, and can be freely designed according to the form of the cartridge 10 to be held.
  • it can be formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, a substantially cylindrical shape, a substantially cubic shape, or the like.
  • the cartridge holding portion 11 has means for breaking the glass tube 102 in the cartridge 10 .
  • the cartridge holding portion 11 preferably includes a pressing mechanism for pressing a portion of the sealed crushing portion 106 of the cartridge 10 that contacts the glass tube 102 .
  • the cartridge holding portion 11 may be provided with a mechanism for pressing the pressing portion 107 .
  • the pressing portion 107 of the cartridge 10 can be designed to be pushed by the inner wall surface of the cartridge holding portion 11 (see FIG. 16).
  • the material forming the cartridge holding portion 11 is not particularly limited, and may be formed of, for example, an organic polymer material.
  • Organic polymer materials include, for example, one or two of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, phenol resin, olefin resin, nylon, polyester, synthetic rubber, silicon resin, natural rubber, protein, nucleic acid, lipid, polysaccharide, etc. More than one species of material may be used.
  • the cartridge holding portion 11 may be formed porous, and as the porous material, for example, a mesh structure, cork, mesoporous silica, calcium carbonate, or the like can be used.
  • porous materials for example, fibrous structures, layered structures (for example, clay minerals, etc.), ceramics, and the like can also be used.
  • the cartridge 10 is attached to the odor generator 1 .
  • the number of cartridges 10 is small, it is possible to mount each cartridge 10 one by one in a predetermined cartridge holding portion 11.
  • the number of cartridges 10 to be mounted is large, as shown in FIG.
  • a cartridge unit 20 in which a plurality of cartridges 10 are supported in advance a plurality of cartridges 10 can be attached to the odor generating device 1 at once.
  • the crushing of the glass tube 102 is not limited to being performed at the same time as the mounting of the cartridge 10 to the odor generating device 1 . Since the odor generating device cartridge 10 according to the present technology maintains hermeticity even after the glass tube 102 is crushed, the glass tube 102 is previously crushed outside before being attached to the odor generating device 1 . It is also possible to attach the cartridge 10 to the odor generating device 1 later. In addition, a mechanism for pushing the pressing portion 107 is provided in the cartridge holding portion 11 of the odor generating device 1, and after the cartridge 10 is attached to the odor generating device 1, the glass tube 102 is pushed in time with the generation of the odor. Crushing is also possible.
  • the odor generator 1 can be used, for example, as a device that emits odors in a limited space. Specifically, for example, it can be used for an olfactory test, olfactory training (olfactory stimulation therapy), and the like. It may also be installed in automobiles, head-mounted displays, relaxation products such as neck pillows and eye pillows, and the like.
  • an odor When installed in a car, for example, it can emit an odor based on the instructions of a driver or a passenger, detects the position information of the car, the movement of the driver or a passenger, biological signals, etc., and the detection result An odor may be generated based on
  • an odor When mounted on a head-mounted display, for example, an odor can be generated in conjunction with an image presented on the display, the user's movement or biological signals are detected, and the odor is generated based on the detection result.
  • the odor generator 1 can also be used as a device that emits odors over a wide range of spaces. Specifically, it can be installed in customer-attracting products such as vending machines, digital signage, and robots.
  • the odor generating device 1 may be of a portable type that can be carried by the user, or may be of a stationary type.
  • an examiner such as a doctor, nurse, or laboratory technician instructs the subject to display the examination procedure using the information processing unit (S1).
  • the inspector determines the odor (olfactory) to be emitted to the person to be inspected (S2), and instructs the odor generator 1 via the information processing section.
  • the driving mechanism section 151 that has received the instruction releases the odor according to the operation example of the odor generating device 1 described above (S3).
  • the information processing section receives the response from the subject, and the storage section stores the response (S5).
  • the inspector determines whether or not to carry out the next inspection (S6), and if Yes, returns to step S2 to determine the next odor. In the case of No, the inspection is terminated as it is.
  • the present technology can have the following configuration. (1) an opening that can be opened and closed; a glass tube holding an odor component; a glass tube holder that holds the glass tube; an odor component retainer capable of retaining an odor component released from the glass tube; a ventilation section communicating between the odorant component holder and the opening; A sealed crushing unit responsible for sealing with the outside and crushing the glass tube; A cartridge for an odor generator. (2) The cartridge for an odor generator according to (1), wherein the sealed crushing section crushes the glass tube by partially deforming. (3) Having a pressing part for pressing a part of the sealed crushing part, The cartridge for an odor generator according to (2), wherein a part of the sealed crushing portion is deformed by pressing of the pressing portion.
  • the opening is provided with an opening and closing mechanism
  • the cartridge for an odor generator according to any one of (1) to (9), having (11) an opening that can be opened and closed; a glass tube holding an odor component; a glass tube holder that holds the glass tube; an odor component retainer capable of retaining an odor component released from the glass tube; a ventilation section communicating between the odorant component holder and the opening; A sealed crushing unit responsible for sealing with the outside and crushing the glass tube; a cartridge for an odor generator having a cartridge holder for holding the cartridge for the odor generator; An odor generator having a
  • Odor generator cartridge 101 (101a, 101b): Opening 1011: Pusher 1012 (1012a, 1012b, 1012c): Sealing lid 1013 (1013a, 1013b): Shaft 1014 (1014a, 1014b, 1014c): Spring W1 (W1a, W1b, W1c), W2 (W2a, W2b): opening/closing control wall 102: glass tube 103: glass tube holding portion 104: odor component holding body 105 (105a, 105b, 105c): ventilation portion 106: closed crushing portion 1061: Reversing part 107: Pressing part 108: Odor component guiding part 109: Intermediate member 110: Coating part 1: Odor generating device 11: Cartridge holding part 20: Cartridge unit 140: Ejection part 151: Drive mechanism part 2023: Ejection hole 141 : Guide part

Abstract

The present invention provides a technology that enables prevention of odor leakage in an odor generation device. Provided is a cartridge which is for an odor generation device and which comprises: an openable/closable opening; a glass tube that holds an odor component; a glass tube holding part that holds the glass tube; an odor component holder that can hold the odor component discharged from the glass tube; a ventilation part through which the odor component holder is connected to the opening; and a sealing crushing part that performs sealing from the outside and crushes the glass tube. The sealing crushing part of the cartridge for the odor generation device, according to the present technology, is partially deformed to be able to crush the glass tube.

Description

匂い発生装置用カートリッジ、及び匂い発生装置Cartridge for odor generator, and odor generator
 本技術は、匂い発生装置用カートリッジ、及び匂い発生装置に関する。 This technology relates to an odor generator cartridge and an odor generator.
 従来、匂い成分を保持する匂い成分保持部材が格納された格納装置に空気を供給し、気化した匂い成分を空気の流れによって放出させる技術が提案されている。 Conventionally, a technique has been proposed in which air is supplied to a storage device in which an odor component retaining member that retains odor components is stored, and the vaporized odor components are released by the air flow.
 例えば、特許文献1には、円筒状で、内部の空洞が香料輸送気道となり、側面の一部に開口部を備える遮蔽筒と、内部に香料が収納され、該遮蔽筒の外面に設けられ、遮蔽筒側の側面に開口部を備える香料容器と、前記香料輸送気道の一端に送風可能な送風手段を備え、前記遮蔽筒と前記香料容器が密着しながらの相対的な回転動作によって前記遮蔽筒の開口部と前記香料容器の開口部を重ねることにより、前記香料容器内部と前記香料輸送気道を貫通状態とすることが可能であり、前記遮蔽筒と前記香料容器が密着しながらの相対的な回転動作によって前記遮蔽筒と前記香料容器の一方の開口部と一方の開口部以外の部分を重ねることにより、前記香料容器内部と前記香料輸送気道を非貫通状態とすることが可能であることを特徴とする香り提供装置が提案されている。 For example, in Patent Document 1, there is a shielding cylinder having a cylindrical shape, an internal cavity serving as a perfume transport airway, and an opening on a part of the side surface, and a perfume is stored inside, and is provided on the outer surface of the shielding cylinder, A perfume container having an opening on the side of the shielding cylinder, and an air blowing means capable of blowing air at one end of the perfume transporting airway are provided, and the shielding cylinder and the perfume container are brought into close contact with each other by rotating relative to each other. By overlapping the opening of the flavor container with the opening of the flavor container, the interior of the flavor container and the airway for transporting the flavor can be in a penetrating state, and the shielding cylinder and the flavor container are in close contact with each other. It is possible to make the inside of the flavor container and the flavor conveying airway non-penetrating by overlapping the shielding tube and the one opening of the flavor container and the part other than the one opening by a rotating operation. A scent providing device characterized by:
 特許文献1に記載の香り提供装置によれば、意図しない香料の放出を抑えることができるとともに、適切なタイミングで香りを提供することができるとされている。 According to the fragrance providing device described in Patent Document 1, it is said that it is possible to suppress unintended release of fragrance and to provide fragrance at an appropriate timing.
特開2013-094436号公報JP 2013-094436 A
 しかしながら、特許文献1の香り提供装置では、香料を保持する容器とケースとの嵌合部や、外部と連通する香りの出入り口等の開口部から、香料が漏ることが考えられる。これにより、香料が劣化(揮発による弱化と酸化による変質)したり、混ざったり、ケース等に貼り付けたラベルを溶かしたりするなどの問題が生じるおそれがある。 However, in the scent providing device of Patent Literature 1, it is conceivable that the scent leaks from the fitting portion between the container holding the scent and the case, or from an opening such as a scent doorway that communicates with the outside. This may lead to problems such as deterioration of fragrances (weakening due to volatilization and deterioration due to oxidation), mixing, and melting of labels attached to cases or the like.
 そこで、本技術では、匂い発生装置において、匂い漏れを防止することができる技術を提供することを主目的とする。 Therefore, the main purpose of this technology is to provide a technology capable of preventing odor leakage in an odor generating device.
 本願発明者らは、匂い成分の漏れを防止する一手段として、匂い成分を密閉性の高いガラス管に保持することを検討した。しかしながら、ガラス管内の匂い成分を放出するには、ガラス管を開放又は破砕する必要があり、ガラス管を開放又は破砕する際に、匂い成分が漏れ出す可能性があることを突き止めた。そして、密閉したままガラス管の破砕を行うことで、匂い成分の漏れだしを防止することに成功し、本技術を完成させるに至った。 The inventors of the present application considered retaining the odor components in a highly airtight glass tube as a means of preventing leakage of the odor components. However, it has been found that the glass tube needs to be opened or crushed in order to release the odor components in the glass tube, and that the odor components may leak out when the glass tube is opened or crushed. Then, by crushing the glass tube while it is sealed, we succeeded in preventing the odorant from leaking out, leading to the completion of this technology.
 即ち、本技術では、まず、開閉可能な開口部と、
 匂い成分を保持するガラス管と、
 該ガラス管を保持するガラス管保持部と、
 前記ガラス管から放出される匂い成分を保持可能な匂い成分保持体と、
 該匂い成分保持体と、前記開口部とを連通する通気部と、
 外部との密閉と、前記ガラス管の破砕と、を担う密閉破砕部と、
を有する匂い発生装置用カートリッジを提供する。
 本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジの前記密閉破砕部は、その一部が変形することで前記ガラス管を破砕することができる。
 本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジには、前記密閉破砕部の一部を押圧するための押圧部を備えることができ、該押圧部が押動することにより前記密閉破砕部の一部を変形させることができる。
 本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジには、前記ガラス管から前記匂い成分保持体への匂い成分の誘導を行う匂い成分誘導部を備えることができる。
 この場合、前記匂い成分誘導部は、毛細管現象を利用して、前記ガラス管から前記匂い成分保持体への匂い成分の誘導を行うことができる。
 本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジには、前記ガラス管と前記密閉破砕部との間に、中間部材を備えることができる。
 この場合、前記中間部材と前記ガラス管保持部との間は、所定の隙間を開けることができる。
 本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジの前記開口部には、開閉機構が連設され、該開閉機構及び/又は前記通気部には、開口部の開閉を制御する開閉制御壁を備えることができる。
 本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジの前記ガラス管保持部の前記ガラス管に接する角の一部又は全部は、R加工を施すことができる。
That is, in the present technology, first, an opening that can be opened and closed,
a glass tube holding an odor component;
a glass tube holder that holds the glass tube;
an odor component retainer capable of retaining an odor component released from the glass tube;
a ventilation section communicating between the odorant component holder and the opening;
A sealed crushing unit responsible for sealing with the outside and crushing the glass tube;
To provide a cartridge for an odor generator having
The sealed crushing portion of the cartridge for an odor generator according to the present technology can crush the glass tube by partially deforming.
The cartridge for an odor generating device according to the present technology can include a pressing portion for pressing a portion of the sealed crushing portion, and the pressed portion deforms a portion of the sealed crushing portion. can be made
The cartridge for an odor generator according to the present technology can include an odor component guide section that guides odor components from the glass tube to the odor component holder.
In this case, the odor component guide section can guide the odor component from the glass tube to the odor component holder by utilizing capillary action.
The cartridge for an odor generator according to the present technology can include an intermediate member between the glass tube and the sealed crushing section.
In this case, a predetermined gap can be opened between the intermediate member and the glass tube holding portion.
An opening/closing mechanism may be connected to the opening of the odor generating device cartridge according to the present technology, and the opening/closing mechanism and/or the ventilation section may include an opening/closing control wall for controlling opening/closing of the opening. .
Part or all of the corners of the glass tube holding portion of the cartridge for an odor generator according to the present technology, which are in contact with the glass tube, can be subjected to R processing.
 本技術では、次に、開閉可能な開口部と、
 匂い成分を保持するガラス管と、
 該ガラス管を保持するガラス管保持部と、
 前記ガラス管から放出される匂い成分を保持可能な匂い成分保持体と、
 該匂い成分保持体と、前記開口部とを連通する通気部と、
 外部との密閉と、前記ガラス管の破砕と、を担う密閉破砕部と、
を有する匂い発生装置用カートリッジと、
 該匂い発生装置用カートリッジを保持するカートリッジ保持部と、
を有する匂い発生装置を提供する。
In this technology, next, an opening that can be opened and closed;
a glass tube holding an odor component;
a glass tube holder that holds the glass tube;
an odor component retainer capable of retaining an odor component released from the glass tube;
a ventilation section communicating between the odorant component holder and the opening;
A sealed crushing unit responsible for sealing with the outside and crushing the glass tube;
a cartridge for an odor generator having
a cartridge holder that holds the cartridge for the odor generator;
To provide an odor generator having
本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10の一実施形態を示す六面図である。1A and 1B are six views showing an embodiment of a cartridge 10 for an odor generator according to the present technology; FIG. 本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10のA-A線断面図である。1 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of a cartridge 10 for an odor generating device according to the present technology; FIG. 本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10のD-D線断面図である。1 is a cross-sectional view taken along line DD of a cartridge 10 for an odor generating device according to the present technology; FIG. ガラス管102を破砕して、ガラス管102に保持された匂い成分が、ガラス管102から放出される様子を示す断面概念図である。FIG. 4 is a conceptual cross-sectional view showing how the glass tube 102 is crushed and the odor components held in the glass tube 102 are released from the glass tube 102. FIG. 本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10から、匂いが放出される様子を示す断面概念図である。FIG. 3 is a conceptual cross-sectional view showing how an odor is emitted from the odor generator cartridge 10 according to the present technology. 図5とは異なる開口部101(101a、101b)の開閉機構の一例を示す断面概念図である。FIG. 6 is a conceptual cross-sectional view showing an example of an opening/closing mechanism for openings 101 (101a, 101b) different from FIG. ガラス管保持部103の内壁面構造の一例を示す斜視概念図である。2 is a conceptual perspective view showing an example of an inner wall surface structure of a glass tube holding portion 103. FIG. 図4の密閉破砕部106の押圧部107部分を拡大して、密閉破砕部106によるガラス管102の破砕方法の一例を説明するための断面概念図である。FIG. 5 is a conceptual cross-sectional view showing an enlarged pressing portion 107 portion of the closed crushing unit 106 in FIG. 図8とは異なる破砕方法の一例を説明するための断面概念図である。FIG. 9 is a conceptual cross-sectional view for explaining an example of a crushing method different from that of FIG. 8; 図9の密閉破砕部106の押圧部107部分を拡大した断面概念図である。FIG. 10 is a conceptual cross-sectional view enlarging a pressing portion 107 portion of the sealed crushing portion 106 of FIG. 9 ; 図8、図9、及び図10とは異なる押圧部107の一例を説明するための断面拡大概念図である。FIG. 11 is an enlarged cross-sectional conceptual diagram for explaining an example of a pressing portion 107 different from FIGS. 8, 9, and 10; Iは、図3に示す実施形態における匂い成分誘導部108を拡大した拡大断面図である。IIは、図3に示す実施形態における匂い成分誘導部108と匂い成分保持体104との位置関係を、図3の左方向から視た模式図である。I is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the odor component guiding portion 108 in the embodiment shown in FIG. II is a schematic view of the positional relationship between the odor component guide section 108 and the odor component holder 104 in the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, viewed from the left direction in FIG. ガラス管保持部103の底面に匂い成分誘導部108を備える例を示す断面模式図である。4 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an example in which an odor component guide portion 108 is provided on the bottom surface of the glass tube holding portion 103. FIG. 図8に示す実施形態における中間部材109を、図8の左方向から視た模式図である。9 is a schematic diagram of the intermediate member 109 in the embodiment shown in FIG. 8 as viewed from the left in FIG. 8. FIG. 本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10のB-B線断面図である。1 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB of a cartridge 10 for an odor generating device according to the present technology; FIG. 本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10の匂い発生装置1への装着方法の一例を示す断面概念図である。FIG. 2 is a conceptual cross-sectional view showing an example of a method of mounting the cartridge 10 for an odor generator according to the present technology to the odor generator 1; 本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10の図1とは異なる実施形態を示す六面図である。1A and 1B are six views showing an embodiment different from FIG. 1 of a cartridge 10 for an odor generator according to the present technology; 本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10のE-E線断面図である。FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line EE of the cartridge 10 for an odor generating device according to the present technology; 本技術に係る匂い発生装置1の一実施形態を示す分解模式図である。1 is an exploded schematic diagram showing an embodiment of an odor generating device 1 according to the present technology; FIG. 匂い発生装置1における匂いを含有した空気を放出する動作を説明する図である。4A and 4B are diagrams for explaining the operation of the odor generating device 1 for releasing odor-containing air. FIG. 嗅覚検査又は嗅覚トレーニングシステムにおける嗅覚検査又は嗅覚トレーニングの動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。2 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of an olfactory test or olfactory training in the olfactory test or olfactory training system.
 以下、本技術を実施するための好適な形態について図面を参照しながら説明する。以下に説明する実施形態は、本技術の代表的な実施形態の一例を示したものであり、いずれの実施形態も組み合わせることが可能である。また、これらにより本技術の範囲が狭く解釈されることはない。なお、説明は以下の順序で行う。

1.匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10
 (1)全体構成
 (2)開口部101(101a、101b)
 (3)ガラス管102
 (4)ガラス管保持部103
 (5)匂い成分保持体104
 (6)通気部105
 (7)密閉破砕部106
 (8)押圧部107
 (9)匂い成分誘導部108
 (10)中間部材109
 (11)被覆部110
2.匂い発生装置1
 (1)カートリッジ保持部11
 (2)匂い発生装置1の動作例
 (3)匂い発生装置1の使用例
Preferred embodiments for carrying out the present technology will be described below with reference to the drawings. The embodiments described below show examples of typical embodiments of the present technology, and any embodiment can be combined. Moreover, the scope of the present technology is not interpreted narrowly by these. The description will be given in the following order.

1. Odor generator cartridge 10
(1) Overall configuration (2) Openings 101 (101a, 101b)
(3) Glass tube 102
(4) Glass tube holder 103
(5) Odor component holder 104
(6) Vent 105
(7) Sealed crushing unit 106
(8) Pressing portion 107
(9) Odor component induction unit 108
(10) Intermediate member 109
(11) Coating part 110
2. Odor generator 1
(1) Cartridge holding portion 11
(2) Operation example of odor generator 1 (3) Usage example of odor generator 1
1.匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10 1. Odor generator cartridge 10
 (1)全体構成
 図1は、本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10(以下、「カートリッジ10」とも称する)の一実施形態を示す六面図である。図2は、本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10のA-A線断面図である。図3は、本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10のD-D線断面図である。
(1) Overall Configuration FIG. 1 is a six-sided view showing an embodiment of an odor generating device cartridge 10 (hereinafter also referred to as “cartridge 10”) according to the present technology. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the odor generating device cartridge 10 according to the present technology, taken along the line AA. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line DD of the cartridge 10 for an odor generator according to the present technology.
 本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10は、開口部101(101a、101b)と、ガラス管102と、ガラス管保持部103と、匂い成分保持体104と、通気部105と、密閉破砕部106と、を少なくとも有する。また、必要に応じて、押圧部107、匂い成分誘導部108、中間部材109、被覆部110等を備えることもできる。 The odor generating device cartridge 10 according to the present technology includes openings 101 (101a and 101b), glass tubes 102, glass tube holding sections 103, odor component holding bodies 104, ventilation sections 105, and sealed crushing sections 106. and at least Further, if necessary, a pressing portion 107, an odor component guiding portion 108, an intermediate member 109, a covering portion 110, and the like can be provided.
 図4は、ガラス管102を破砕して、ガラス管102に保持された匂い成分が、ガラス管102から放出される様子を示す断面概念図である。押圧部107が押されると、密閉破砕部106の押圧部107で押された部分がガラス管102方向へ変形し、中間部材109を介してガラス管102に圧力をかけてガラス管102を破砕する。破砕されたガラス管102からは匂い成分が放出され、放出された匂い成分は、匂い成分保持体104に吸収、保持される。 FIG. 4 is a conceptual cross-sectional view showing how the glass tube 102 is crushed and the odor components retained in the glass tube 102 are released from the glass tube 102. FIG. When the pressing portion 107 is pressed, the portion of the closed crushing portion 106 pressed by the pressing portion 107 is deformed toward the glass tube 102, and pressure is applied to the glass tube 102 through the intermediate member 109 to crush the glass tube 102. . Odor components are released from the crushed glass tube 102 , and the released odor components are absorbed and retained in the odor component holder 104 .
 なお、押圧部107は、本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10には必須ではなく、例えば、後述する匂い発生装置1に押圧機能を備えたり、外部の押圧装置等を利用したりして、密閉破砕部106を押圧することも可能である。また、中間部材109も、本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10には必須ではなく、ガラス管102を密閉破砕部106と近接するように配置することで、密閉破砕部106がガラス管102を直接押圧してもよい。 Note that the pressing portion 107 is not essential to the odor generating device cartridge 10 according to the present technology. It is also possible to press the closed crusher 106 . Further, the intermediate member 109 is also not essential for the odor generator cartridge 10 according to the present technology. You may press directly.
 図5は、本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10から、匂いが放出される様子を示す断面概念図である。匂い成分保持体104に匂い成分が保持された状態で、一方の開口部101a(流入用開口部101a)を開口すると、外部から空気が流入する。流入した空気は通気部105に流入し、匂い成分保持体104に保持された匂い成分と混じり合う。この状態で、他方の開口部101b(放出用開口部101b)を開口することで、匂い成分入りの空気が、外部へ放出される。 FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional conceptual diagram showing how an odor is emitted from the odor generator cartridge 10 according to the present technology. When one opening 101a (inflow opening 101a) is opened while the odor component is retained in the odor component retainer 104, air flows in from the outside. The inflowing air flows into the ventilation part 105 and mixes with the odor components retained in the odor component retainer 104 . By opening the other opening 101b (release opening 101b) in this state, air containing odor components is released to the outside.
 以下、各部の詳細について説明する。 The details of each part will be explained below.
 (2)開口部101(101a、101b)
 本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10には、開閉可能な開口部101(101a、101b)を備える。開口部101は、空気をカートリッジ10内部に流入させるための流入用開口部101aと、匂い成分入りの空気を放出させるための放出用開口部101bと、からなる。
(2) Openings 101 (101a, 101b)
The odor generator cartridge 10 according to the present technology includes openings 101 (101a, 101b) that can be opened and closed. The opening 101 is composed of an inflow opening 101a for allowing air to flow into the cartridge 10 and a release opening 101b for releasing air containing odor components.
 開口部101(101a、101b)には、開閉機構を連設することができる。開閉機構の具体的な構造は、開口部101(101a、101b)の開閉が可能であれば、特に限定されず、他の部分の構造や、用いる匂い発生装置の構造等に応じて、自由に設計することができる。 An opening/closing mechanism can be connected to the openings 101 (101a, 101b). The specific structure of the opening/closing mechanism is not particularly limited as long as the opening 101 (101a, 101b) can be opened and closed, and can be freely selected depending on the structure of other parts, the structure of the odor generating device to be used, and the like. can be designed.
 開口部101(101a、101b)の開閉機構の一例として、図5を参照しながら説明する。図5に示す実施形態の開口部101(101a、101b)には、押し子1011と、密閉蓋1012と、シャフト1013と、バネ1014と、からなる開閉機構が備えられている。 An example of an opening/closing mechanism for the openings 101 (101a, 101b) will be described with reference to FIG. The opening 101 (101a, 101b) of the embodiment shown in FIG.
 なお、本実施形態では、カートリッジ10に押し子1011が備えられているが、押し子1011は、本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10には必須ではなく、例えば、後述する匂い発生装置1側に押し子を備えたり、外部から匂い発生装置1への押し子を挿入したりすることも可能である。 In the present embodiment, the cartridge 10 is provided with the pusher 1011, but the pusher 1011 is not essential to the odor generator cartridge 10 according to the present technology. It is also possible to provide a pusher in the odor generator 1 or to insert a pusher into the odor generator 1 from the outside.
 本実施形態では、後述する匂い成分保持体104と、開口部101(101a、101b)とを連通する通気部105が、3つの区画に分かれており(第1通気部105a、第2通気部105b、第3通気部105c)、密閉蓋1012、シャフト1013、及びバネ1014は、それぞれ2つ又は3つ備えられているが(第1密閉蓋1012a、第2密閉蓋1012b、第3密閉蓋1012c、第1シャフト1013a、第2シャフト1013b、第1バネ1014a、第2バネ1014b、第3バネ1014c)、これに限定されない。後述する通気部105は単一の区画であっても、2以上の区画であってもよい。また、密閉蓋1012、シャフト1013、及びバネ1014の数も、通気部105の区画数に合わせて、自由に設計することができる。 In the present embodiment, the ventilation part 105 communicating between the later-described odor component holder 104 and the openings 101 (101a, 101b) is divided into three sections (first ventilation part 105a, second ventilation part 105b). , third vent 105c), two or three sealing lids 1012, shafts 1013, and springs 1014 are provided (first sealing lid 1012a, second sealing lid 1012b, third sealing lid 1012c, first shaft 1013a, second shaft 1013b, first spring 1014a, second spring 1014b, third spring 1014c), but not limited thereto. A ventilation section 105, which will be described later, may be a single compartment or two or more compartments. Also, the numbers of sealing lids 1012, shafts 1013, and springs 1014 can be freely designed in accordance with the number of sections of ventilation section 105. FIG.
 押し子1011が押されると、押し子1011が第1密閉蓋1012aを第1通気部105a内部方向に押し込み、流入用開口部101aが開口して空気が第1通気部105aへ流入する。このとき、第1バネ1014aは、第1密閉蓋1012aによって縮められている。 When the pusher 1011 is pushed, the pusher 1011 pushes the first sealing lid 1012a toward the inside of the first ventilation section 105a, the inflow opening 101a opens, and air flows into the first ventilation section 105a. At this time, the first spring 1014a is compressed by the first sealing lid 1012a.
 第1密閉蓋1012aが第1通気部105a内部方向に押し込まれることにより、第1密閉蓋1012aに取り付けられた第1シャフト1013aが第2通気部105b方向に移動する。この第1シャフト1013aが、第2密閉蓋1012bを第2通気部105b内部方向に押し込み、第1通気部105aの空気が第2通気部105bへ流入する。このとき、第2バネ1014bは、第2密閉蓋1012bによって縮められている。 By pushing the first sealing lid 1012a toward the inside of the first ventilation portion 105a, the first shaft 1013a attached to the first sealing lid 1012a moves toward the second ventilation portion 105b. The first shaft 1013a pushes the second sealing lid 1012b toward the inside of the second ventilation portion 105b, and the air in the first ventilation portion 105a flows into the second ventilation portion 105b. At this time, the second spring 1014b is compressed by the second sealing lid 1012b.
 第2通気部105bへ流入に流入した空気は、後述する匂い成分保持体104に保持されている匂い成分と混ざり合い、匂い成分入りの空気が作られる。 The air that has flowed into the second ventilation section 105b mixes with the odor components retained in the odor component retainer 104, which will be described later, to create odor component-containing air.
 第2密閉蓋1012bが第2通気部105b内部方向に押し込まれることにより、第2密閉蓋1012bに取り付けられた第2シャフト1013bが第3通気部105c方向に移動する。この第2シャフト1013bが、第3密閉蓋1012cを第3通気部105c内部方向に押し込み、第2通気部105bの匂い成分入りの空気が第3通気部105cへ流入する。このとき、第3バネ1014cは、第3密閉蓋1012cによって縮められている。 By pushing the second sealing lid 1012b toward the inside of the second ventilation portion 105b, the second shaft 1013b attached to the second sealing lid 1012b moves toward the third ventilation portion 105c. The second shaft 1013b pushes the third sealing lid 1012c toward the inside of the third ventilation portion 105c, and the air containing the odor component in the second ventilation portion 105b flows into the third ventilation portion 105c. At this time, the third spring 1014c is compressed by the third sealing lid 1012c.
 本実施形態では、第3通気部105cが放出用開口部101bに連通されているため、第3通気部105cへ流入した匂い成分入りの空気は、放出用開口部101bより外部へ放出される。 In this embodiment, since the third ventilation part 105c communicates with the release opening 101b, the air containing the odor component that has flowed into the third ventilation part 105c is released outside through the release opening 101b.
 匂い成分入りの空気を外部へ放出後に、押し子1011への押圧を開放すると、縮んでいた第1バネ1014aの復元力によって第1密閉蓋1012aが元の位置に戻される。また、第2密閉蓋1012bは、第2バネ1014bの復元力により、第3密閉蓋1012cは、第3バネ1014cの復元力により、それぞれ元の位置に戻される。 When the pressure on the pusher 1011 is released after releasing the air containing the odor component to the outside, the first sealing lid 1012a is returned to its original position by the restoring force of the contracted first spring 1014a. The second sealing lid 1012b is returned to its original position by the restoring force of the second spring 1014b, and the third sealing lid 1012c is returned to its original position by the restoring force of the third spring 1014c.
 このような第1密閉蓋1012a、第2密閉蓋1012b、及び第3密閉蓋1012cによるスライディングキャッピング機構により、第1通気部105a、及び第2通気部105bを密閉することができる。また、密閉に関わる寸法の製造誤差やばらつきにより、公差が生じていた場合でも、第1通気部105a、及び第2通気部105bをそれぞれ密閉することができる。 The sliding capping mechanism of the first sealing lid 1012a, the second sealing lid 1012b, and the third sealing lid 1012c can seal the first ventilation section 105a and the second ventilation section 105b. In addition, even if there are tolerances due to manufacturing errors and variations in dimensions related to sealing, the first ventilation section 105a and the second ventilation section 105b can be sealed.
 本実施形態では、放出用開口部101bからの匂い成分入りの空気の放出力を高めるために、第1密閉蓋1012a、第2密閉蓋1012b、第3密閉蓋1012cの順で開く等の時間差で開閉する機構であってもよく、応答性を高めるために第1密閉蓋1012a、第2密閉蓋1012b、及び第3密閉蓋1012cを同時に開閉する機構であってもよい。 In this embodiment, in order to increase the force of releasing air containing odor components from the release opening 101b, the first sealing lid 1012a, the second sealing lid 1012b, and the third sealing lid 1012c are opened in order with a time lag. It may be a mechanism that opens and closes, or a mechanism that simultaneously opens and closes the first sealing lid 1012a, the second sealing lid 1012b, and the third sealing lid 1012c in order to improve responsiveness.
 図6は、図5とは異なる開口部101(101a、101b)の開閉機構の一例を示す断面概念図である。本実施形態の開閉機構には、開口部101の開閉を制御する開閉制御壁W1(W1a、W1b、W1c)を備えることができる。 FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional conceptual diagram showing an example of an opening/closing mechanism for the openings 101 (101a, 101b) different from FIG. The opening/closing mechanism of the present embodiment can be provided with opening/closing control walls W1 (W1a, W1b, W1c) for controlling opening/closing of the opening 101. As shown in FIG.
 例えば、図6に示すように、通気部105の内壁面に沿うように、その一部に高さのある開閉制御壁W1(W1a、W1b、W1c)を備えることで、開口部101が開きすぎるのを防止することができる。また、開閉制御壁W1(W1a、W1b、W1c)を備えることで、密閉蓋1012を通気部105の内壁面に対して直動させることができ、密閉蓋1012の移動時における歪みを防止することができる。更に、開閉制御壁W1(W1a、W1b、W1c)を備えることで、密閉蓋1012と開閉制御壁W1の向きの入れ間違いを防止することもできる。 For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the opening 101 is opened too much by providing a high opening/closing control wall W1 (W1a, W1b, W1c) along the inner wall surface of the vent 105. can be prevented. In addition, by providing the opening/closing control wall W1 (W1a, W1b, W1c), the sealing lid 1012 can be directly moved with respect to the inner wall surface of the ventilation part 105, and the sealing lid 1012 can be prevented from being distorted during movement. can be done. Furthermore, by providing the opening/closing control wall W1 (W1a, W1b, W1c), it is possible to prevent misplacement of the closing lid 1012 and the opening/closing control wall W1.
 なお、本実施形態の開閉機構では、一例としてコイルばねを用いているが、これに限らず、密閉蓋1012を流入用開口部101aの密閉方向に向かって付勢できる弾性体であれば、板ばね等であってもよい。また、第1バネ1014a、第2バネ1014b、第3バネ1014cを同一の弾性体を用いてもよいし、異なる弾性体を用いることも可能である。 In the opening/closing mechanism of the present embodiment, a coil spring is used as an example, but the spring is not limited to this. It may be a spring or the like. The same elastic body may be used for the first spring 1014a, the second spring 1014b, and the third spring 1014c, or different elastic bodies may be used.
 (3)ガラス管102
 本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10には、匂い成分を保持するガラス管102を備える。ガラス管102の形態は、匂い成分を保持することができれば特に限定されず、自由に設計することができる。例えば、円筒体、断面が多角(三角、四角或いはそれ以上)の多角筒体、円錐体、断面が多角(三角、四角或いはそれ以上)の多角錐体、或いはこれらを1種又は2種以上組み合わせた形態など、カートリッジ10の形態や用いる匂い発生装置1の形態等に応じて、適宜自由に設計することができる。
(3) Glass tube 102
A cartridge 10 for an odor generating device according to the present technology includes a glass tube 102 that holds an odor component. The shape of the glass tube 102 is not particularly limited as long as it can retain the odor components, and can be freely designed. For example, a cylindrical body, a polygonal cylindrical body with a polygonal (triangular, square or more) cross section, a cone, a polygonal pyramid with a polygonal (triangular, square or more) cross section, or a combination of one or more of these It can be designed freely according to the form of the cartridge 10 and the form of the odor generating device 1 to be used.
 ガラス管102の具体的な寸法例としては、例えば、長さ5~100mm、内径1~30mm、外径1~30mm等に設計することができる。 As specific dimensions of the glass tube 102, for example, it can be designed to have a length of 5 to 100 mm, an inner diameter of 1 to 30 mm, and an outer diameter of 1 to 30 mm.
 ガラス管102は、その一部又は全部を、破砕しやすいように加工することができる。例えば、後述する押圧部107によって押圧される部分を、他の部分よりも薄く加工したり、破砕のトリガーとなるような溝や段差等を施したりすることも可能である。 A part or the whole of the glass tube 102 can be processed so that it can be easily crushed. For example, the portion to be pressed by the pressing portion 107, which will be described later, may be processed to be thinner than the other portions, or may be provided with grooves or steps that serve as a trigger for crushing.
 ガラス管102に保持する匂い成分は、液状であれば特に限定されない。例えば、液体香料、粉末香料を適当な溶媒に溶解又は分散させたもの、精油、適当な溶媒で希釈された精油、果汁、飲料、液状の食品、食品を適当な溶媒に溶解又は分散させたもの等、匂いを発生させる成分であれば、1種又は2種以上、自由に組み合わせて用いることができる。 The odor component retained in the glass tube 102 is not particularly limited as long as it is liquid. For example, liquid flavors, powdered flavors dissolved or dispersed in a suitable solvent, essential oils, essential oils diluted with a suitable solvent, fruit juices, beverages, liquid foods, foods dissolved or dispersed in a suitable solvent As long as it is a component that generates an odor, one or more of them can be used in combination freely.
 (4)ガラス管保持部103
 ガラス管保持部103は、前記ガラス管102を保持する部分である。ガラス管保持部103の形態は、前記ガラス管102を保持することができれば特に限定されず、前記ガラス管102の形態に応じて、自由に設計することができる。
(4) Glass tube holder 103
The glass tube holding portion 103 is a portion that holds the glass tube 102 . The form of the glass tube holding part 103 is not particularly limited as long as it can hold the glass tube 102 , and can be freely designed according to the form of the glass tube 102 .
 ガラス管保持部103の前記ガラス管102に接する角の一部又は全部は、図7に示すように、R加工を施すことが好ましい(図7の破線部参照)。角をR加工することで、ガラス管102破砕時に、ガラス管102がガラス管保持部103の角の部分で亀裂や破砕されてしまうのを防止することができる。 It is preferable that part or all of the corners of the glass tube holding portion 103 contacting the glass tube 102 are R-processed as shown in FIG. 7 (see the broken line in FIG. 7). By rounding the corners, the glass tube 102 can be prevented from being cracked or crushed at the corner portion of the glass tube holding portion 103 when the glass tube 102 is crushed.
 ガラス管保持部103は、ガラス管102から放出された匂い成分を後述する匂い成分保持体104方向へ導くように、設計することができる。例えば、図7に示すように、匂い成分保持体104方向へ向かって傾斜をつけることができる(図7斜線部参照)。また、ガラス管保持部103には、後述する匂い成分誘導部108を備えることができる。匂い成分誘導部108の詳細は後述する。 The glass tube holding part 103 can be designed so as to guide the odorant component released from the glass tube 102 toward the odorant component holder 104, which will be described later. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, it can be inclined toward the odor component holder 104 (see hatched area in FIG. 7). Further, the glass tube holding portion 103 can be provided with an odor component guiding portion 108, which will be described later. The details of the odor component induction unit 108 will be described later.
 (5)匂い成分保持体104
 本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10には、前記ガラス管102から放出される匂い成分を保持可能な匂い成分保持体104を備える。匂い成分保持体104の形態は、前記ガラス管102から放出される匂い成分を保持することができ、また、後述する通気部105を通流する空気へ匂い成分を放出することができれば特に限定されず、カートリッジ10の形態や保持する匂い成分の種類等に応じて、自由に設計することができる。例えば、図3に示すように、スポンジ状に設計することもできるし、図示しないが、通気部105側の面に凹凸を施す等して、通気部105を通流する空気への接触面積を増やすことで、より多くの匂い成分を放出させることも可能である。
(5) Odor component holder 104
The odor generator cartridge 10 according to the present technology includes an odor component holder 104 capable of holding the odor component emitted from the glass tube 102 . The form of the odor component retainer 104 is particularly limited as long as it can retain the odor component released from the glass tube 102 and release the odor component into the air flowing through the ventilation section 105 described later. Instead, it can be freely designed according to the shape of the cartridge 10, the type of odor component to be held, and the like. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, it can be designed to have a spongy shape, and although not shown, the surface on the side of the ventilation part 105 can be made uneven so as to increase the contact area with the air flowing through the ventilation part 105. By increasing, it is also possible to release more odor components.
 匂い成分保持体104を形成する材料は、前記ガラス管102から放出される匂い成分を保持することができ、また、後述する通気部105を通流する空気へ匂い成分を放出することができれば特に限定されない。本技術では、匂い成分保持体104を形成する材料としては、匂い成分が浸潤しやすいように、例えば、有機高分子材料により構成することができる。有機高分子材料としては、例えば、ポリ塩化ビニル、ポリエチレン、フェノール樹脂、オレフィン樹脂、ナイロン、ポリエステル、合成ゴム、シリコン樹脂、天然ゴム、タンパク質、核酸、脂質、多糖類のうちのいずれか1つ、あるいは、混合物を用いることができる。 Especially if the material forming the odorant component retainer 104 can retain the odorant component released from the glass tube 102 and release the odorant component into the air flowing through the ventilation section 105 described later. Not limited. In the present technology, the material forming the odorant component holder 104 can be composed of, for example, an organic polymer material so that the odorant component can easily infiltrate. Examples of organic polymer materials include any one of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, phenol resin, olefin resin, nylon, polyester, synthetic rubber, silicon resin, natural rubber, protein, nucleic acid, lipid, and polysaccharide; Alternatively, mixtures can be used.
 また、匂い成分保持体104を形成する材料としては、例えば、アクリル樹脂、ウレタン樹脂、ABS樹脂、ポリエーテルエーテルケトン(PEEK)樹脂、ポリアセタール(POM)樹脂、フッ素樹脂、シクロオレフィンポリマー樹脂、ポリイミド樹脂等の高分子樹脂や、ステンレス、アルミニウム等の金属、石英等の無機結晶、又はガラスのうちの1種又は2種以上の材料を用いることもできる。 Examples of materials for forming the odor component retainer 104 include acrylic resin, urethane resin, ABS resin, polyetheretherketone (PEEK) resin, polyacetal (POM) resin, fluorine resin, cycloolefin polymer resin, and polyimide resin. It is also possible to use one or more of polymer resins such as stainless steel and aluminum, metals such as stainless steel and aluminum, inorganic crystals such as quartz, and glass.
 更に、匂い成分保持体104は、多孔質に形成されていてもよい。多孔質としては、メッシュ構造、コルク、メソポーラスシリカ、炭酸カルシウムなどを用いることができる。また、匂い成分保持体104は、多孔質以外では、繊維構造や層状構造(粘土鉱物など)やセラミックなどを用いることもできる。 Further, the odor component retainer 104 may be porous. As the porous material, a mesh structure, cork, mesoporous silica, calcium carbonate, or the like can be used. In addition to the porous material, the odorant component retainer 104 may also be made of a fibrous structure, a layered structure (clay mineral, etc.), ceramics, or the like.
 (6)通気部105
 本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10には、前記匂い成分保持体104と、前記開口部101とを連通する通気部105を備える。通気部105の形態は、前記匂い成分保持体104と前記開口部101とが連通できれば、特に限定されず、自由に設計することができる。例えば、円筒体、断面が多角(三角、四角或いはそれ以上)の多角筒体、円錐体、断面が多角(三角、四角或いはそれ以上)の多角錐体、或いはこれらを1種又は2種以上組み合わせた形態など、カートリッジ10の形態、前記開閉機構やその他の内部構造等に応じて、適宜自由に設計することができる。
(6) Vent 105
The odor generator cartridge 10 according to the present technology includes a ventilation section 105 that communicates between the odor component holder 104 and the opening 101 . The form of the ventilation part 105 is not particularly limited as long as the odor component holder 104 and the opening part 101 can communicate with each other, and can be designed freely. For example, a cylindrical body, a polygonal cylindrical body with a polygonal (triangular, square or more) cross section, a cone, a polygonal pyramid with a polygonal (triangular, square or more) cross section, or a combination of one or more of these It can be freely designed as appropriate according to the form of the cartridge 10, such as the form of the cartridge 10, the opening/closing mechanism, other internal structures, and the like.
 通気部105の具体的な一例としては、図2に示すように、3つの区画(第1通気部105a、第2通気部105b、第3通気部105c)に分かれた形態とすることができる。勿論、これに限定されず、通気部105は単一の区画であっても、2以上の区画であってもよい。 As a specific example of the ventilation section 105, as shown in FIG. 2, it may be divided into three sections (first ventilation section 105a, second ventilation section 105b, and third ventilation section 105c). Of course, it is not limited to this, and the ventilation part 105 may be a single compartment or two or more compartments.
 通気部105には、図2に示す実施形態のように、開口部101の開閉を制御する開閉制御壁W2(W2a、W2b)を備えることができる。具体的には、例えば、図2に示すように、通気部105の内壁の一部に凸部を設けることで、開口部101が開きすぎるのを防止することができる。 The ventilation part 105 can be provided with opening/closing control walls W2 (W2a, W2b) for controlling opening/closing of the opening 101, as in the embodiment shown in FIG. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, by providing a protrusion on a part of the inner wall of the vent 105, it is possible to prevent the opening 101 from opening too much.
 通気部105には、図示しないが、脱臭剤を備えることができる。脱臭剤を備えることで、匂い発生後に通気部105内に残存した匂い成分を脱臭することができる。脱臭剤の配置箇所は特に限定されず、通気や開閉機構に影響がなければ自由に配置することができる。例えば、前記開閉制御壁W2(W2a、W2b)内部に配置することも可能である。 The ventilation part 105 can be provided with a deodorant (not shown). By providing the deodorant, it is possible to deodorize the odor component remaining in the ventilation section 105 after the generation of the odor. The location of the deodorant is not particularly limited, and can be freely arranged as long as it does not affect ventilation or the opening/closing mechanism. For example, it can be arranged inside the opening/closing control wall W2 (W2a, W2b).
 通気部105に脱臭剤を備える場合、その個数も限定されず、カートリッジ10の形態、前記開閉機構やその他の内部構造、期待される脱臭効果等に応じて、1個又は2個以上備えることができる。例えば、図2に示す実施形態のように、第1通気部105a、及び第3通気部105cに備えられた開閉制御壁W2(W2a、W2b)にそれぞれ配置したり、図示しないが、第1通気部105a、第2通気部105b、及び第3通気部105cの全てに配置したりすることができる。 When the ventilation part 105 is provided with a deodorant, the number thereof is not limited, and one or two or more may be provided depending on the form of the cartridge 10, the opening/closing mechanism, other internal structures, the expected deodorizing effect, and the like. can. For example, as in the embodiment shown in FIG. It can be arranged in all of the portion 105a, the second ventilation portion 105b, and the third ventilation portion 105c.
 本技術に用いることができる脱臭剤の材料も、本技術の効果を損なわない限り特に限定されない。例えば、活性炭(ヤシ、モミ、竹、樹脂、木材、繊維、石炭、その他)、ゼオライト、層状化合物(シートシリケート、アルミナ)、ポーラスシリカ(メソポーラスシリカ含む)、等を用いることができる。また、脱臭剤の形状は、粉末、粒状、繊維状、成型品、シート状(不織布、織布)、棒形状、板形状等であってもよい。また、脱臭剤の表面処理については、賦活処理の有無は問わず、表面官能基露出処理(酸性化、アルカリ化、極性化、非極性化)の有無も問わない。 The deodorant material that can be used in this technology is also not particularly limited as long as it does not impair the effect of this technology. For example, activated carbon (coconut, fir, bamboo, resin, wood, fiber, coal, etc.), zeolite, layered compound (sheet silicate, alumina), porous silica (including mesoporous silica), and the like can be used. The shape of the deodorant may be powder, granule, fiber, molded product, sheet (non-woven fabric, woven fabric), rod-shaped, plate-shaped, and the like. As for the surface treatment of the deodorant, the presence or absence of activation treatment and the presence or absence of surface functional group exposure treatment (acidification, alkalinization, polarization, non-polarization) do not matter.
 (7)密閉破砕部106
 本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10には、外部との密閉と、前記ガラス管102の破砕と、を担う密閉破砕部106を備える。この密閉破砕部106を備えることで、密閉した状態のまま、ガラス管102の破砕を行うことが可能である。
(7) Sealed crushing section 106
The odor generating device cartridge 10 according to the present technology includes a sealed crushing section 106 that is responsible for sealing with the outside and crushing the glass tube 102 . By providing this sealed crushing section 106, it is possible to crush the glass tube 102 in a sealed state.
 カートリッジ内のガラス管を破砕するためには、外部から何等かの破砕手段を挿入させる必要があるが、この場合、ガラス管の破砕時に、匂い成分がカートリッジ外部へ漏れだす可能性がある。しかし、本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10は、密閉破砕部106を備えているため、密閉した状態のまま、ガラス管102の破砕を行うことが可能である。その結果、ガラス管102破砕時における外部への匂い成分の漏れだしを防止することができる。 In order to crush the glass tube inside the cartridge, it is necessary to insert some kind of crushing means from the outside. However, since the odor generating device cartridge 10 according to the present technology includes the sealed crushing section 106, it is possible to crush the glass tube 102 in a sealed state. As a result, when the glass tube 102 is crushed, it is possible to prevent odor components from leaking out to the outside.
 密閉破砕部106に用いる材料は、ガス透過性の低い材料であれば、自由に選択して用いることができる。また、その一部が変形することで前記ガラス管を破砕することができるように、変形性を有する材料を用いたり、変形性を付与した構造に設計したりすることが好ましい。具体的に、密閉破砕部106には、例えば、ステンレス鋼(SUS(Steel Use Stainless))やアルミニウム等の金属、樹脂、ゴム、エラストマー等の材料を用いることができる。 The material used for the closed crushing section 106 can be freely selected and used as long as it is a material with low gas permeability. Moreover, it is preferable to use a deformable material or design a structure with deformability so that the glass tube can be crushed by deforming a part of it. Specifically, materials such as metals such as stainless steel (SUS (Steel Use Stainless)) and aluminum, resins, rubbers, and elastomers can be used for the closed crushing unit 106, for example.
 以下、密閉破砕部106によるガラス管102の破砕方法の具体例について、図8~図10を用いて説明する。 Specific examples of the crushing method of the glass tube 102 by the sealed crushing unit 106 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10. FIG.
 図8は、図4の密閉破砕部106の押圧部107部分を拡大して、密閉破砕部106によるガラス管102の破砕方法の一例を説明するための断面概念図である。図8に示す実施形態は、密閉破砕部106を可撓性のある金属フィルムで構成した例である。押圧部107が押されると、密閉破砕部106の押圧部107で押された部分がガラス管102方向へ撓むように変形し、中間部材109を介してガラス管102に圧力をかけてガラス管102を破砕する。なお、中間部材109については、後述する。 FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional conceptual diagram for explaining an example of a crushing method of the glass tube 102 by the closed crushing unit 106 by enlarging the pressing part 107 portion of the closed crushing unit 106 in FIG. The embodiment shown in FIG. 8 is an example in which the sealing crushing section 106 is made of a flexible metal film. When the pressing portion 107 is pressed, the portion of the sealed crushing portion 106 pressed by the pressing portion 107 is deformed so as to bend toward the glass tube 102 , and pressure is applied to the glass tube 102 via the intermediate member 109 to push the glass tube 102 . crush. Note that the intermediate member 109 will be described later.
 図9は、図4とは異なる破砕方法の一例を説明するための断面概念図である。また、図10は、図9の密閉破砕部106の押圧部107部分を拡大した断面概念図である。図9及び図10に示す実施形態は、密閉破砕部106を金属板で構成した例である。本実施形態の密閉破砕部106には、押圧部107に押圧される部分に反転部1061を備えている。 FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional conceptual diagram for explaining an example of a crushing method different from that of FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional conceptual diagram in which the pressing portion 107 portion of the sealed crushing portion 106 of FIG. 9 is enlarged. The embodiment shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is an example in which the closed crushing section 106 is made of a metal plate. The sealed crushing section 106 of the present embodiment is provided with an inverting section 1061 at a portion pressed by the pressing section 107 .
 本実施形態では、押圧部107が押されると、密閉破砕部106の反転部1061が押圧方向に反転して変形する。そして変形した反転部1061が、ガラス管102に圧力をかけてガラス管102を破砕する。 In this embodiment, when the pressing portion 107 is pressed, the reversing portion 1061 of the sealed crushing portion 106 is reversed in the pressing direction and deformed. Then, the deformed reversing portion 1061 applies pressure to the glass tube 102 to crush the glass tube 102 .
 (8)押圧部107
 本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10には、前記密閉破砕部106の一部を押圧するための押圧部107を備えることができる。押圧部107は、本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10には必須ではなく、例えば、後述する匂い発生装置1に押圧機能を備えたり、外部の押圧装置等を利用したりして、密閉破砕部106を押圧することも可能である。
(8) Pressing portion 107
The odor generator cartridge 10 according to the present technology can be provided with a pressing portion 107 for pressing a part of the sealed crushing portion 106 . The pressing part 107 is not essential to the odor generating device cartridge 10 according to the present technology. It is also possible to press the portion 106 .
 押圧部107の形態は、前記密閉破砕部106の一部を押圧して、ガラス管102を破砕することができれば、特に限定されず、自由に設計することができる。例えば、図8や図10に示す実施形態の押圧部107のように、面で押圧する形態に限らず、例えば、図11に示す実施形態の押圧部107のように、圧力を集中させるために、点で押圧する形態としてもよい。 The form of the pressing part 107 is not particularly limited as long as it can press a part of the sealed crushing part 106 to crush the glass tube 102, and can be designed freely. For example, like the pressing portion 107 of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 8 and 10, it is not limited to the form of pressing on the surface. For example, like the pressing portion 107 of the embodiment shown in FIG. , points may be pressed.
 (9)匂い成分誘導部108
 本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10には、前記ガラス管102から前記匂い成分保持体104への匂い成分の誘導を行う匂い成分誘導部108を備えることができる。匂い成分誘導部108は、本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10には必須ではないが、匂い成分誘導部108を備えることで、ガラス管102から放出された匂い成分を、匂い成分保持体104へ移行しやすくなるため、ガラス管保持部103等の匂い成分保持体104以外の部分における匂い成分の残存を防止することができる。その結果、匂い発生効率を向上させることができる。
(9) Odor component induction unit 108
The odor generator cartridge 10 according to the present technology can be provided with an odor component guide section 108 that guides odor components from the glass tube 102 to the odor component holder 104 . Although the odor component guide section 108 is not essential for the odor generator cartridge 10 according to the present technology, the odor component guide section 108 allows the odor component emitted from the glass tube 102 to be transferred to the odor component holder 104 . Therefore, it is possible to prevent odor components from remaining in portions other than the odor component holder 104 such as the glass tube holder 103 . As a result, odor generation efficiency can be improved.
 以下、匂い成分誘導部108の具体例を、図12及び図13を用いて説明する。 A specific example of the odor component induction unit 108 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. FIG.
 図12のIは、図3に示す実施形態における匂い成分誘導部108を拡大した拡大断面図である。図12のIIは、図3に示す実施形態における匂い成分誘導部108と匂い成分保持体104との位置関係を、図3の左方向から視た模式図である。本実施形態に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10には、表面に複数の溝を有する円柱状の匂い成分誘導部108を備えている。 I of FIG. 12 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the odor component guide portion 108 in the embodiment shown in FIG. II of FIG. 12 is a schematic view of the positional relationship between the odor component guide section 108 and the odor component holder 104 in the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, viewed from the left direction in FIG. The odor generating device cartridge 10 according to the present embodiment includes a cylindrical odor component guide portion 108 having a plurality of grooves on the surface thereof.
 本実施形態では、ガラス管102から放出された匂い成分が、毛細管現象によって、匂い成分誘導部108の溝に流れ込み、匂い成分誘導部108に接する匂い成分保持体104へと誘導される。 In this embodiment, the odor components released from the glass tube 102 flow into the grooves of the odor component guide section 108 by capillary action and are guided to the odor component holder 104 in contact with the odor component guide section 108 .
 図13は、ガラス管保持部103の底面に匂い成分誘導部108を備える例を示す断面模式図である。なお、図13では、匂い成分誘導部108の形態を見やすくするために、ガラス管102や開閉機構の一部を省略している。本実施形態に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10には、ガラス管保持部103の底面に、リブ構造からなる匂い成分誘導部108を備えている。 FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing an example in which the bottom surface of the glass tube holding part 103 is provided with the odor component guiding part 108. FIG. In FIG. 13, the glass tube 102 and part of the opening/closing mechanism are omitted in order to make it easier to see the form of the odor component guide section 108. As shown in FIG. The odor generating device cartridge 10 according to the present embodiment includes an odor component guiding portion 108 having a rib structure on the bottom surface of the glass tube holding portion 103 .
 本実施形態では、ガラス管102から放出された匂い成分が、毛細管現象によって、匂い成分誘導部108のリブ構造に流れ込み、匂い成分誘導部108に接する匂い成分保持体104へと誘導される。 In this embodiment, the odor component released from the glass tube 102 flows into the rib structure of the odor component guide portion 108 by capillary action, and is guided to the odor component retainer 104 in contact with the odor component guide portion 108 .
 なお、本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10に、匂い成分誘導部108を備え場合、その個数は特に限定されない。例えば、図12又は図13に例示する匂い成分誘導部108をどちらか一方備えることもできるし、両方を備えることもできる。 In addition, when the cartridge 10 for the odor generating device according to the present technology is provided with the odor component guiding section 108, the number thereof is not particularly limited. For example, either one of the odor component induction units 108 illustrated in FIG. 12 or 13 can be provided, or both can be provided.
 (10)中間部材109
 本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10には、図3に示す実施形態のように、前記ガラス管102と前記密閉破砕部106との間に、中間部材109を備えることができる。中間部材109は、本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10には必須ではないが、図8等の実施形態のように、密閉破砕部106を可撓性のある金属フィルムで構成する場合、中間部材109を備えることで、ガラス管102から放出された匂い成分が密閉破砕部106へ付着するのを防止することができる。
(10) Intermediate member 109
The odor generator cartridge 10 according to the present technology can be provided with an intermediate member 109 between the glass tube 102 and the sealed crushing section 106 as in the embodiment shown in FIG. The intermediate member 109 is not essential for the odor generator cartridge 10 according to the present technology, but when the sealed crushing section 106 is configured with a flexible metal film as in the embodiment of FIG. By providing member 109 , it is possible to prevent odor components released from glass tube 102 from adhering to sealed crushing section 106 .
 中間部材109の形態は、本技術の効果を損なわない限り自由に設計することができる。例えば、図14に示すように、押圧部107に押圧される部分のガラス管102側に凸部1091を設けて、ガラス管102の破砕をし易くすることができる。 The form of the intermediate member 109 can be freely designed as long as the effects of the present technology are not impaired. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, a convex portion 1091 can be provided on the side of the glass tube 102 that is pressed by the pressing portion 107 to facilitate crushing of the glass tube 102 .
 本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10に中間部材109を備える場合、中間部材109と前記ガラス管保持部103との間は、所定の隙間を設けることが好ましい。より具体的には、毛細管現象が発生しない程度の隙間を設けることが好ましい。毛細管現象が発生しない程度の隙間を設けることで、ガラス管102破砕後に放出された匂い成分が、中間部材109とガラス管保持部103との間に残留してしまうのを防止することができる。 When the odor generator cartridge 10 according to the present technology is provided with the intermediate member 109 , it is preferable to provide a predetermined gap between the intermediate member 109 and the glass tube holding portion 103 . More specifically, it is preferable to provide a gap that does not cause capillary action. By providing a gap that does not cause capillary action, it is possible to prevent odor components released after crushing the glass tube 102 from remaining between the intermediate member 109 and the glass tube holding portion 103 .
 (11)被覆部110
 図15は、本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10のB-B線断面図である。本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10には、押圧部107を覆うように、被覆部110を備えることができる。被覆部110を設けることで、押圧部107のカートリッジ10への固定を強化することができる。また、カートリッジ10を摺動させながら匂い発生装置1等に装着する場合等、押圧部107による摺動抵抗を低減することも可能である。
(11) Coating part 110
FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the odor generator cartridge 10 according to the present technology, taken along line BB. The odor generating device cartridge 10 according to the present technology can be provided with the covering portion 110 so as to cover the pressing portion 107 . By providing the covering portion 110 , it is possible to strengthen the fixation of the pressing portion 107 to the cartridge 10 . Further, when the cartridge 10 is slidably attached to the odor generating device 1 or the like, it is possible to reduce the sliding resistance of the pressing portion 107 .
 本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10の後述する匂い発生装置1への装着方法の一例を、図16用いて説明する。なお、図16には、匂い発生装置1のカートリッジ保持部11の一部を破線で示している。 An example of a method of mounting the odor generator cartridge 10 according to the present technology to the odor generator 1 described later will be described with reference to FIG. 16 . 16, a portion of the cartridge holder 11 of the odor generator 1 is indicated by broken lines.
 本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10は、匂い発生装置1へ摺動させながら装着することができる。この際、押圧部107が引っかかってしまう等、摺動の妨げになる場合がある。そこで、本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10に、押圧部107を覆う被覆部110を設けることで、摺動抵抗を低減することができる。 The odor generator cartridge 10 according to the present technology can be attached to the odor generator 1 while being slid. At this time, the sliding may be hindered, such as the pressing portion 107 being caught. Therefore, by providing the covering portion 110 that covers the pressing portion 107 in the odor generating device cartridge 10 according to the present technology, the sliding resistance can be reduced.
 また、図16に示すように、カートリッジ10を摺動させながら匂い発生装置1へ装着する際に、匂い発生装置1の装着部分によって、被覆部110の上から押圧部107が押される構造に設計することで、匂い発生装置1への装着と同時に、ガラス管102の破砕を行うことも可能である。 Further, as shown in FIG. 16, when the cartridge 10 is attached to the odor generating device 1 while being slid, it is designed so that the pressing portion 107 is pressed from above the covering portion 110 by the mounting portion of the odor generating device 1 . By doing so, it is possible to crush the glass tube 102 at the same time when it is attached to the odor generating device 1 .
 被覆部110の形態は、押圧部107を覆うことができれば、目的に応じて自由に設計することができる。例えば、匂い発生装置1への装着時の抵抗を低減することを目的とする場合は、図16に示すように、装着方向に向かって傾斜をつけた構成とすることができる。また、カートリッジ10や押圧部107の形態に合わせて、板状、シート状等、自由に設計することもできる。 The form of the covering portion 110 can be freely designed according to the purpose as long as it can cover the pressing portion 107 . For example, when the object is to reduce the resistance when attaching to the odor generating device 1, as shown in FIG. In addition, it can be freely designed into a plate shape, a sheet shape, or the like according to the shape of the cartridge 10 and the pressing portion 107 .
 被覆部110を構成する材料も、本技術の効果を損なわない限り特に限定されない。例えば、金属、樹脂等の材料を用いたテープやシート状のものを挙げることができる。 The material forming the covering portion 110 is also not particularly limited as long as it does not impair the effects of the present technology. For example, tapes and sheets using materials such as metals and resins can be used.
 なお、被覆部110は、本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10には必須ではなく、図17及び図18に示す実施形態のように、押圧部107のカートリッジ10外部の形態に傾斜をつけることで、匂い発生装置1への装着時の抵抗を低減することも可能である。 It should be noted that the covering portion 110 is not essential to the odor generating device cartridge 10 according to the present technology, and the pressing portion 107 can be inclined on the outside of the cartridge 10 as in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 . , it is also possible to reduce the resistance when attaching to the odor generating device 1 .
2.匂い発生装置1 2. Odor generator 1
 図19は、本技術に係る匂い発生装置1の一実施形態を示す分解模式図である。本技術に係る匂い発生装置1は、前述した本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10と、該匂い発生装置用カートリッジを保持するカートリッジ保持部11と、を少なくとも有する。なお、匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10の詳細は、前述の通りであるため、ここでは説明を割愛する。 FIG. 19 is an exploded schematic diagram showing an embodiment of the odor generating device 1 according to the present technology. The odor generating device 1 according to the present technology includes at least the above-described odor generating device cartridge 10 according to the present technology and a cartridge holding section 11 that holds the odor generating device cartridge. Since the details of the odor generator cartridge 10 are as described above, the description thereof is omitted here.
 (1)カートリッジ保持部11
 本技術に係る匂い発生装置1には、本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10を保持するカートリッジ保持部11を備える。カートリッジ保持部11には、1個又は2個以上の匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10を保持することができる。保持するカートリッジ10の個数は限定されず、匂い発生装置1の使用目的に応じて、自由に設定することができる。
(1) Cartridge holding portion 11
The odor generating device 1 according to the present technology includes a cartridge holding portion 11 that holds the cartridge 10 for the odor generating device according to the present technology. The cartridge holder 11 can hold one or two or more odor generator cartridges 10 . The number of cartridges 10 to be held is not limited, and can be freely set according to the intended use of the odor generating device 1 .
 例えば、匂い発生装置1を嗅覚検査装置として用いる場合、日本の基準嗅覚検査に用いる場合は40個(5種類の臭素×8濃度)、日本以外ではその国の検査基準や検査方式に則った数の匂いを発生できるように、カートリッジ保持部11の構造を設計することができる。また、匂い発生装置1の使用目的がリラックス目的等の場合、1個又は所望の個数のカートリッジ10が保持できるように、カートリッジ保持部11の構造を設計することができる。 For example, when the odor generating device 1 is used as an olfactory test device, 40 pieces (5 types of bromine x 8 concentrations) are used for the standard olfactory test in Japan, and the number according to the test standards and test methods of the country other than Japan. The structure of the cartridge holding portion 11 can be designed so as to generate the smell of smoke. In addition, when the purpose of using the odor generating device 1 is relaxation or the like, the structure of the cartridge holding portion 11 can be designed so that one or a desired number of cartridges 10 can be held.
 カートリッジ保持部11の形態も特に限定されず、保持するカートリッジ10の形態に応じて自由に設計することができる。例えば、略直方体形状、略円柱形状、略立方体形状等の形状に形成することができる。 The form of the cartridge holding portion 11 is also not particularly limited, and can be freely designed according to the form of the cartridge 10 to be held. For example, it can be formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, a substantially cylindrical shape, a substantially cubic shape, or the like.
 カートリッジ保持部11には、カートリッジ10内のガラス管102を割る手段を備えることが好ましい。例えば、前述したカートリッジ10に押圧部107を備えない場合は、カートリッジ10の密閉破砕部106のガラス管102に接する部分を押圧するための押圧機構をカートリッジ保持部11に備えることが好ましい。また、例えば、前述したカートリッジ10に押圧部107を備える場合には、押圧部107を押し込むための機構をカートリッジ保持部11に備えることもできる。更に、カートリッジ保持部11にカートリッジ10を摺動させながら装着する場合は、カートリッジ保持部11の内壁面によって、カートリッジ10の押圧部107を押し込むように設計することもできる(図16参照)。 It is preferable that the cartridge holding portion 11 has means for breaking the glass tube 102 in the cartridge 10 . For example, if the cartridge 10 described above does not have the pressing portion 107 , the cartridge holding portion 11 preferably includes a pressing mechanism for pressing a portion of the sealed crushing portion 106 of the cartridge 10 that contacts the glass tube 102 . Further, for example, when the cartridge 10 described above is provided with the pressing portion 107 , the cartridge holding portion 11 may be provided with a mechanism for pressing the pressing portion 107 . Furthermore, when the cartridge 10 is slidably attached to the cartridge holding portion 11, the pressing portion 107 of the cartridge 10 can be designed to be pushed by the inner wall surface of the cartridge holding portion 11 (see FIG. 16).
 カートリッジ保持部11を形成する素材は特に限定されず、例えば、有機高分子材料により形成され得る。有機高分子材料としては、例えば、ポリ塩化ビニル、ポリエチレン、フェノール樹脂、オレフィン樹脂、ナイロン、ポリエステル、合成ゴム、シリコン樹脂、天然ゴム、タンパク質、核酸、脂質、多糖類等のうちの1種又は2種以上の材料が用いられてもよい。また、その他にも、例えば、アクリル樹脂、ウレタン樹脂、ABS樹脂、ポリエーテルエーテルケトン(PEEK)樹脂、ポリアセタール(POM)樹脂、フッ素樹脂、シクロオレフィンポリマー樹脂、ポリイミド樹脂等の高分子樹脂や、ステンレス、アルミニウム等の金属、石英等の無機結晶、ガラス等のうちの1種又は2種以上の材料が用いられてもよい。更に、カートリッジ保持部11は、多孔質に形成されていてよく、多孔質としては、例えば、メッシュ構造、コルク、メソポーラスシリカ、炭酸カルシウム等を用いることができる。また、多孔質以外では、繊維構造や層状構造(例えば、粘土鉱物など)やセラミックなどを用いることもできる。 The material forming the cartridge holding portion 11 is not particularly limited, and may be formed of, for example, an organic polymer material. Organic polymer materials include, for example, one or two of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, phenol resin, olefin resin, nylon, polyester, synthetic rubber, silicon resin, natural rubber, protein, nucleic acid, lipid, polysaccharide, etc. More than one species of material may be used. In addition, for example, polymer resins such as acrylic resin, urethane resin, ABS resin, polyetheretherketone (PEEK) resin, polyacetal (POM) resin, fluorine resin, cycloolefin polymer resin, polyimide resin, stainless steel , metals such as aluminum, inorganic crystals such as quartz, glass, and the like. Furthermore, the cartridge holding portion 11 may be formed porous, and as the porous material, for example, a mesh structure, cork, mesoporous silica, calcium carbonate, or the like can be used. In addition to porous materials, fibrous structures, layered structures (for example, clay minerals, etc.), ceramics, and the like can also be used.
 (2)匂い発生装置1の動作例
 図19及び図20を参照しながら、匂い発生装置1の匂い発生動作について以下に説明する。
(2) Operation example of odor generating device 1 The odor generating operation of the odor generating device 1 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20. FIG.
 (2-1)匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10の装着
 まず、匂い発生装置1へのカートリッジ10の装着を行う。カートリッジ10の数が少ない場合は、それぞれを所定のカートリッジ保持部11へ、一つずつ装着することも可能であるが、装着するカートリッジ10の数が多い場合には、図19に示すように、予め複数のカートリッジ10が支持されたカートリッジユニット20を用いることで、一度に複数のカートリッジ10を匂い発生装置1へ装着することができる。
(2-1) Attachment of cartridge 10 for odor generator First, the cartridge 10 is attached to the odor generator 1 . When the number of cartridges 10 is small, it is possible to mount each cartridge 10 one by one in a predetermined cartridge holding portion 11. However, when the number of cartridges 10 to be mounted is large, as shown in FIG. By using a cartridge unit 20 in which a plurality of cartridges 10 are supported in advance, a plurality of cartridges 10 can be attached to the odor generating device 1 at once.
 (2-2)ガラス管102の破砕
 匂い発生装置1へのカートリッジ10の装着時に、ガラス管102の破砕を行う。前述したように、例えば、前述したカートリッジ10に押圧部107を備える場合は、カートリッジ10の装着時に、カートリッジ保持部11の内壁面によって、カートリッジ10の押圧部107が押し込まれ、カートリッジ10の装着と同時に、ガラス管102の破砕を行うことができる(図16参照)。
(2-2) Crushing of Glass Tube 102 When the cartridge 10 is attached to the odor generating device 1, the glass tube 102 is crushed. As described above, for example, when the cartridge 10 is provided with the pressing portion 107, the pressing portion 107 of the cartridge 10 is pushed by the inner wall surface of the cartridge holding portion 11 when the cartridge 10 is attached. At the same time, crushing of the glass tube 102 can be performed (see FIG. 16).
 なお、ガラス管102の破砕は、匂い発生装置1へのカートリッジ10装着と同時に行うことに限定されない。本技術に係る匂い発生装置用カートリッジ10は、ガラス管102を破砕した後も密閉性が保たれるため、匂い発生装置1への装着前に、外部にて予めガラス管102の破砕を行った後に、匂い発生装置1へのカートリッジ10の装着を行うことも可能である。また、匂い発生装置1のカートリッジ保持部11に、押圧部107を押し込むための機構を設けておき、匂い発生装置1へのカートリッジ10の装着後、匂い発生のタイミングに合わせて、ガラス管102の破砕を行うことも可能である。 Note that the crushing of the glass tube 102 is not limited to being performed at the same time as the mounting of the cartridge 10 to the odor generating device 1 . Since the odor generating device cartridge 10 according to the present technology maintains hermeticity even after the glass tube 102 is crushed, the glass tube 102 is previously crushed outside before being attached to the odor generating device 1 . It is also possible to attach the cartridge 10 to the odor generating device 1 later. In addition, a mechanism for pushing the pressing portion 107 is provided in the cartridge holding portion 11 of the odor generating device 1, and after the cartridge 10 is attached to the odor generating device 1, the glass tube 102 is pushed in time with the generation of the odor. Crushing is also possible.
 (2-3)カートリッジ10の移動
 例えば、複数のカートリッジ10が匂い発生装置1へ装着されている場合、外部から匂い発生の指示を受けると、カートリッジ10が保持されたカートリッジ保持部11(カートリッジユニット20)を回転駆動させ、発生対象の匂いを有するカートリッジ10を放出部140近傍に配置させる。
(2-3) Movement of Cartridges 10 For example, when a plurality of cartridges 10 are attached to the odor generating device 1, the cartridge holder 11 (cartridge unit) holding the cartridges 10 receives an odor generation instruction from the outside. 20) is driven to rotate, and the cartridge 10 having the odor to be generated is placed in the vicinity of the release portion 140. As shown in FIG.
 (2-4)カートリッジ10への空気の流入
 次いで、図20のAに示すように、発生対象の匂いを有するカートリッジ10に接続する駆動機構部151によって、カートリッジ10の方向へ押し子1011を移動させる。押し子1011がカートリッジ10の方向へ移動すると、押し子1011の先端に連結された動作軸によって、流入用開口部101aが開口して空気がカートリッジ10の通気部105へ流入する。
(2-4) Inflow of Air into Cartridge 10 Next, as shown in FIG. 20A, the drive mechanism 151 connected to the cartridge 10 having the odor to be generated moves the pusher 1011 toward the cartridge 10. Let When the pusher 1011 moves toward the cartridge 10 , the inflow opening 101 a is opened by the operating shaft connected to the tip of the pusher 1011 and air flows into the ventilation section 105 of the cartridge 10 .
 (2-5)カートリッジ10内での匂い成分入り空気の生成
 空気がカートリッジ10へ流入すると、カートリッジ10内で、匂い成分入りの空気が生成される。匂い成分入りの空気の生成は、前述の通りであるため、ここでは説明を割愛する(図5参照)。
(2-5) Generation of Air Containing Odor Components in Cartridge 10 When air flows into the cartridge 10 , air containing odor components is generated within the cartridge 10 . Since the generation of air containing odor components is as described above, the description is omitted here (see FIG. 5).
 (2-6)カートリッジ10からの匂い成分入り空気の放出
 カートリッジ10の放出用開口部101bから放出された匂い成分入り空気は、カートリッジユニット20の吐出孔2023を介して、放出部140から放出される。放出された匂い成分を含有する空気は、ガイド部141によってユーザの鼻近傍に誘導される。
(2-6) Release of Odor Containing Air from Cartridge 10 The odor component containing air discharged from the discharge opening 101b of the cartridge 10 is discharged from the discharge section 140 through the discharge hole 2023 of the cartridge unit 20. be. The released air containing the odor component is guided by the guide section 141 to the vicinity of the user's nose.
 (3)匂い発生装置1の使用例
 匂い発生装置1は、例えば、限られた範囲の空間に匂いを放出する装置として用いることができる。具体的には、例えば、嗅覚検査や嗅覚トレーニング(嗅覚刺激療法)等に用いることができる。また、自動車、ヘッドマウントディスプレイ、ネックピローやアイピロー等のリラックス製品などに搭載されてもよい。
(3) Usage example of the odor generator 1 The odor generator 1 can be used, for example, as a device that emits odors in a limited space. Specifically, for example, it can be used for an olfactory test, olfactory training (olfactory stimulation therapy), and the like. It may also be installed in automobiles, head-mounted displays, relaxation products such as neck pillows and eye pillows, and the like.
 自動車に搭載する場合は、例えば、運転手又は同乗者の指示に基づいて匂いを発生することができ、自動車の位置情報、運転手又は同乗者の動き又は生体信号などを検知し、該検知結果に基づいて匂いを発生してもよい。 When installed in a car, for example, it can emit an odor based on the instructions of a driver or a passenger, detects the position information of the car, the movement of the driver or a passenger, biological signals, etc., and the detection result An odor may be generated based on
 ヘッドマウントディスプレイに搭載する場合は、例えば、ディスプレイに提示される画像と連動して匂いを発生することができ、ユーザの動き又は生体信号などを検知し、該検知結果に基づいて匂いを発生してもよい。 When mounted on a head-mounted display, for example, an odor can be generated in conjunction with an image presented on the display, the user's movement or biological signals are detected, and the odor is generated based on the detection result. may
 ネックピローやアイピロー等のリラックス製品に搭載する場合は、例えば、ユーザの指示に基づいて匂いを発生することができ、ユーザの動き又は生体信号などを検知し、該検知結果に基づいて匂いを発生してもよい。 When installed in relaxation products such as neck pillows and eye pillows, for example, it is possible to generate odors based on user instructions, detect user movements or biosignals, and generate odors based on the detection results. You may
 匂い発生装置1は、また、広範囲の空間に匂いを放出する装置として用いることもできる。具体的には、自動販売機、デジタルサイネージ、ロボット等の集客製品などに搭載することができる。 The odor generator 1 can also be used as a device that emits odors over a wide range of spaces. Specifically, it can be installed in customer-attracting products such as vending machines, digital signage, and robots.
 集客製品に搭載する場合は、例えば、不特定多数のユーザの行動や表情などを検知し、該検知結果に基づいて匂いを発生することができる。 When installed in a customer-attracting product, for example, it is possible to detect the actions and facial expressions of an unspecified number of users, and generate odors based on the detection results.
 なお、匂い発生装置1は、ユーザによる持ち運びが可能な携帯型であってよく、据え置き型であってもよい。 Note that the odor generating device 1 may be of a portable type that can be carried by the user, or may be of a stationary type.
 図21を参照しながら、嗅覚検査又は嗅覚トレーニングシステムの嗅覚検査の動作について以下に説明する。 The operation of the olfactory test or the olfactory test of the olfactory training system will be described below with reference to FIG.
 まず、医師、看護師、検査技師等の検査者は、被検査者に対して、検査手順を表示するよう情報処理部を用いて指示する(S1)。本実施形態では、検査者のみならず、被検査者側にもユーザインターフェース部を有する各種デバイスが設けられていてよい。次いで、検査者は、被検査者に対して放出する匂い(嗅素)を決定し(S2)、情報処理部を介して匂い発生装置1に指示する。この際、指示を受け取った駆動機構部151は、上述した匂い発生装置1の動作例に従って、匂いを放出する(S3)。 First, an examiner such as a doctor, nurse, or laboratory technician instructs the subject to display the examination procedure using the information processing unit (S1). In this embodiment, not only the inspector but also the subject may be provided with various devices having a user interface section. Next, the inspector determines the odor (olfactory) to be emitted to the person to be inspected (S2), and instructs the odor generator 1 via the information processing section. At this time, the driving mechanism section 151 that has received the instruction releases the odor according to the operation example of the odor generating device 1 described above (S3).
 次いで、匂いの放出が終了したら(S4)、被検査者からの回答を情報処理部が受領し、記憶部が前記回答を記憶する(S5)。次いで、検査者は、次の検査を実施するか否かを判定し(S6)、Yesの場合は、再びステップS2に戻って、次の匂いを決定する。Noの場合は、そのまま検査を終了する。 Next, when the release of the odor is completed (S4), the information processing section receives the response from the subject, and the storage section stores the response (S5). Next, the inspector determines whether or not to carry out the next inspection (S6), and if Yes, returns to step S2 to determine the next odor. In the case of No, the inspection is terminated as it is.
 なお、本技術では、以下の構成を取ることができる。
(1)
 開閉可能な開口部と、
 匂い成分を保持するガラス管と、
 該ガラス管を保持するガラス管保持部と、
 前記ガラス管から放出される匂い成分を保持可能な匂い成分保持体と、
 該匂い成分保持体と、前記開口部とを連通する通気部と、
 外部との密閉と、前記ガラス管の破砕と、を担う密閉破砕部と、
を有する匂い発生装置用カートリッジ。
(2)
 前記密閉破砕部は、その一部が変形することで前記ガラス管を破砕する、(1)に記載の匂い発生装置用カートリッジ。
(3)
 前記密閉破砕部の一部を押圧するための押圧部を有し、
 該押圧部が押動することにより前記密閉破砕部の一部が変形する、(2)に記載の匂い発生装置用カートリッジ。
(4)
 前記ガラス管から前記匂い成分保持体への匂い成分の誘導を行う匂い成分誘導部が備えられた、(1)から(3)のいずれかに記載の匂い発生装置用カートリッジ。
(5)
 前記匂い成分誘導部は、毛細管現象を利用して、前記ガラス管から前記匂い成分保持体への匂い成分の誘導を行う、(4)に記載の匂い発生装置用カートリッジ。
(6)
 前記ガラス管と前記密閉破砕部との間に、中間部材が備えられた、(1)から(5)のいずれかに記載の匂い発生装置用カートリッジ。
(7)
 前記中間部材と前記ガラス管保持部との間は、所定の隙間を有する、(6)に記載の匂い発生装置用カートリッジ。
(8)
 前記開口部には、開閉機構が備えられ、
 該開閉機構及び/又は前記通気部には、前記開口部の開閉を制御する開閉制御壁を有する、(1)から(7)のいずれかに記載の匂い発生装置用カートリッジ。
(9)
 前記ガラス管保持部の前記ガラス管に接する角の一部又は全部は、R加工が施されている、(1)から(8)のいずれかに記載の匂い発生装置用カートリッジ。
(10)
 前記密閉破砕部の一部を押圧するための押圧部と、
 該押圧部を覆う被覆部と、
を有する、(1)から(9)のいずれかに記載の匂い発生装置用カートリッジ。
(11)
 開閉可能な開口部と、
 匂い成分を保持するガラス管と、
 該ガラス管を保持するガラス管保持部と、
 前記ガラス管から放出される匂い成分を保持可能な匂い成分保持体と、
 該匂い成分保持体と、前記開口部とを連通する通気部と、
 外部との密閉と、前記ガラス管の破砕と、を担う密閉破砕部と、
を有する匂い発生装置用カートリッジと、
 該匂い発生装置用カートリッジを保持するカートリッジ保持部と、
を有する匂い発生装置。
Note that the present technology can have the following configuration.
(1)
an opening that can be opened and closed;
a glass tube holding an odor component;
a glass tube holder that holds the glass tube;
an odor component retainer capable of retaining an odor component released from the glass tube;
a ventilation section communicating between the odorant component holder and the opening;
A sealed crushing unit responsible for sealing with the outside and crushing the glass tube;
A cartridge for an odor generator.
(2)
The cartridge for an odor generator according to (1), wherein the sealed crushing section crushes the glass tube by partially deforming.
(3)
Having a pressing part for pressing a part of the sealed crushing part,
The cartridge for an odor generator according to (2), wherein a part of the sealed crushing portion is deformed by pressing of the pressing portion.
(4)
The cartridge for an odor generator according to any one of (1) to (3), further comprising an odor component guide section for guiding odor components from the glass tube to the odor component holder.
(5)
The cartridge for an odor generator according to (4), wherein the odor component guide section uses capillary action to guide the odor component from the glass tube to the odor component holder.
(6)
The cartridge for an odor generator according to any one of (1) to (5), wherein an intermediate member is provided between the glass tube and the closed crushing section.
(7)
The cartridge for an odor generator according to (6), wherein a predetermined gap is provided between the intermediate member and the glass tube holding portion.
(8)
The opening is provided with an opening and closing mechanism,
The cartridge for an odor generator according to any one of (1) to (7), wherein the opening/closing mechanism and/or the ventilation section has an opening/closing control wall for controlling opening/closing of the opening.
(9)
The cartridge for an odor generator according to any one of (1) to (8), wherein part or all of the corners of the glass tube holding portion contacting the glass tube are rounded.
(10)
a pressing portion for pressing a portion of the sealed crushing portion;
a covering portion covering the pressing portion;
The cartridge for an odor generator according to any one of (1) to (9), having
(11)
an opening that can be opened and closed;
a glass tube holding an odor component;
a glass tube holder that holds the glass tube;
an odor component retainer capable of retaining an odor component released from the glass tube;
a ventilation section communicating between the odorant component holder and the opening;
A sealed crushing unit responsible for sealing with the outside and crushing the glass tube;
a cartridge for an odor generator having
a cartridge holder for holding the cartridge for the odor generator;
An odor generator having a
10:匂い発生装置用カートリッジ
101(101a、101b):開口部
1011:押し子
1012(1012a、1012b、1012c):密閉蓋
1013(1013a、1013b):シャフト
1014(1014a、1014b、1014c):バネ
W1(W1a、W1b、W1c)、W2(W2a、W2b):開閉制御壁
102:ガラス管
103:ガラス管保持部
104:匂い成分保持体
105(105a、105b、105c):通気部
106:密閉破砕部
1061:反転部
107:押圧部
108:匂い成分誘導部
109:中間部材
110:被覆部
1:匂い発生装置
11:カートリッジ保持部
20:カートリッジユニット
140:放出部
151:駆動機構部
2023:吐出孔
141:ガイド部
10: Odor generator cartridge 101 (101a, 101b): Opening 1011: Pusher 1012 (1012a, 1012b, 1012c): Sealing lid 1013 (1013a, 1013b): Shaft 1014 (1014a, 1014b, 1014c): Spring W1 (W1a, W1b, W1c), W2 (W2a, W2b): opening/closing control wall 102: glass tube 103: glass tube holding portion 104: odor component holding body 105 (105a, 105b, 105c): ventilation portion 106: closed crushing portion 1061: Reversing part 107: Pressing part 108: Odor component guiding part 109: Intermediate member 110: Coating part 1: Odor generating device 11: Cartridge holding part 20: Cartridge unit 140: Ejection part 151: Drive mechanism part 2023: Ejection hole 141 : Guide part

Claims (10)

  1.  開閉可能な開口部と、
     匂い成分を保持するガラス管と、
     該ガラス管を保持するガラス管保持部と、
     前記ガラス管から放出される匂い成分を保持可能な匂い成分保持体と、
     該匂い成分保持体と、前記開口部とを連通する通気部と、
     外部との密閉と、前記ガラス管の破砕と、を担う密閉破砕部と、
    を有する匂い発生装置用カートリッジ。
    an opening that can be opened and closed;
    a glass tube holding an odor component;
    a glass tube holder that holds the glass tube;
    an odor component retainer capable of retaining an odor component released from the glass tube;
    a ventilation section communicating between the odorant component holder and the opening;
    A sealed crushing unit responsible for sealing with the outside and crushing the glass tube;
    A cartridge for an odor generator.
  2.  前記密閉破砕部は、その一部が変形することで前記ガラス管を破砕する、請求項1に記載の匂い発生装置用カートリッジ。 The cartridge for an odor generator according to claim 1, wherein the sealed crushing part crushes the glass tube by partially deforming.
  3.  前記密閉破砕部の一部を押圧するための押圧部を有し、
     該押圧部が押動することにより前記密閉破砕部の一部が変形する、請求項2に記載の匂い発生装置用カートリッジ。
    Having a pressing part for pressing a part of the sealed crushing part,
    3. The cartridge for an odor generator according to claim 2, wherein a portion of said sealed crushing portion is deformed by pressing of said pressing portion.
  4.  前記ガラス管から前記匂い成分保持体への匂い成分の誘導を行う匂い成分誘導部が備えられた、請求項1に記載の匂い発生装置用カートリッジ。 The cartridge for an odor generator according to claim 1, further comprising an odor component guide section for guiding odor components from the glass tube to the odor component holder.
  5.  前記匂い成分誘導部は、毛細管現象を利用して、前記ガラス管から前記匂い成分保持体への匂い成分の誘導を行う、請求項4に記載の匂い発生装置用カートリッジ。 The cartridge for an odor generator according to claim 4, wherein the odor component guide section uses capillary action to guide odor components from the glass tube to the odor component holder.
  6.  前記ガラス管と前記密閉破砕部との間に、中間部材が備えられた、請求項1に記載の匂い発生装置用カートリッジ。 The cartridge for an odor generator according to claim 1, wherein an intermediate member is provided between the glass tube and the sealed crushing section.
  7.  前記中間部材と前記ガラス管保持部との間は、所定の隙間を有する、請求項6に記載の匂い発生装置用カートリッジ。 The odor generating device cartridge according to claim 6, wherein a predetermined gap is provided between the intermediate member and the glass tube holding portion.
  8.  前記開口部には、開閉機構が連設され、
     該開閉機構及び/又は前記通気部には、前記開口部の開閉を制御する開閉制御壁を有する、請求項1に記載の匂い発生装置用カートリッジ。
    An opening/closing mechanism is connected to the opening,
    2. The cartridge for an odor generator according to claim 1, wherein said opening/closing mechanism and/or said ventilation section has an opening/closing control wall for controlling opening/closing of said opening.
  9.  前記ガラス管保持部の前記ガラス管に接する角の一部又は全部は、R加工が施されている、請求項1に記載の匂い発生装置用カートリッジ。 The cartridge for an odor generator according to claim 1, wherein part or all of the corners of the glass tube holding portion contacting the glass tube are R-processed.
  10.  開閉可能な開口部と、
     匂い成分を保持するガラス管と、
     該ガラス管を保持するガラス管保持部と、
     前記ガラス管から放出される匂い成分を保持可能な匂い成分保持体と、
     該匂い成分保持体と、前記開口部とを連通する通気部と、
     外部との密閉と、前記ガラス管の破砕と、を担う密閉破砕部と、
    を有する匂い発生装置用カートリッジと、
     該匂い発生装置用カートリッジを保持するカートリッジ保持部と、
    を有する匂い発生装置。
    an opening that can be opened and closed;
    a glass tube holding an odor component;
    a glass tube holder that holds the glass tube;
    an odor component retainer capable of retaining an odor component released from the glass tube;
    a ventilation section communicating between the odorant component holder and the opening;
    A sealed crushing unit responsible for sealing with the outside and crushing the glass tube;
    a cartridge for an odor generator having
    a cartridge holder that holds the cartridge for the odor generator;
    An odor generator having a
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