JP7744669B2 - Mosquito coil holder - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a mosquito coil holder for holding a lit mosquito coil.

The device described in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 49-33967 (Patent Document 1) involves fitting the inner end of a mosquito coil into a notch provided on the periphery of the upper end of an incense coil holder that protrudes from the center of a hollow container body, and then fixing the inner end of the incense coil with a set screw threaded into the upper end of the holder.

The device described in Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open Publication No. 2-9079 (Patent Document 2) consists of an incense holder that is inserted into the center hole of a mosquito coil, and a stopper that prevents the incense from falling out of the holder.

The device described in JP 9-140312 A (Patent Document 3) uses an alligator-shaped clip as the attachment point for mosquito coils on a mosquito coil holder. When the burning part of a mosquito coil comes close to the part clamped by the clip, the clip is made of metal, so heat is absorbed from the burning part, and the mosquito coil fire is automatically extinguished at that point.

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 49-33967 Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 2-9079

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 9-140312

The incense stick holder described in Patent Document 1 uses a screw-fastening structure, which makes the structure complex and cumbersome to handle.

The device described in Patent Document 2 is portable, and the device to prevent the incense from falling out is composed of a lid, which requires the lid to be fixed to the container body, resulting in a complex structure. Furthermore, with this lid-type device, when lighting a Katori incense stick, the incense stick must be held in the hand and ignited with a match, etc., and after ignition, it must be stored in the container body and the lid closed, making it inconvenient to use.

The device described in Patent Document 3 requires the mosquito coil attachment part to be an alligator-shaped clip, resulting in a complex structure.

The present invention aims to provide a mosquito coil holder that is simple in structure, easy to light, easy to extinguish, and easy to handle, and that can stably hold a lit mosquito coil.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention takes the following measures: The mosquito coil holder of the present invention comprises a main body having a mounting portion for mounting a spiral mosquito coil and a tray portion for receiving ash that falls from the mosquito coil mounted on the mounting portion , a weight for clamping and holding the mosquito coil mounted on the mounting portion, and positioning means for detachably positioning the weight relative to the mounting portion.

The positioning means preferably has a fixed part fixed to the main body and a support part that supports the weight so that it can move up and down relative to the fixed part.

The positioning means preferably has a pivot part fixed to the main body and an arm that supports the weight so that it can swing up and down relative to the pivot part.

It is preferable that the positioning means include an abutment portion on the weight that detachably abuts against the main body to position the weight relative to the placement portion.

It is preferable that the weight is heavy enough to hold the mosquito coil in the holder and be able to clamp the burning part when extinguishing the fire.

Compared to conventional devices, this invention provides a stable, easy-to-use holder that is simple in structure, easy to ignite, and easy to extinguish.

1 is a perspective view of a mosquito coil holder showing an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 1; Cross section of a mosquito coil being held. A perspective view of a person holding a mosquito coil. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a mosquito coil holder showing another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 5 . A perspective view of a person holding a mosquito coil. 8 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 7 . FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a mosquito coil holder showing another embodiment of the present invention. 9A and 9B are cross-sectional views of the same; A perspective view of a person holding a mosquito coil. Cross-sectional view of Figure 11. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a usage mode showing the ease of ignition of a shortened mosquito coil. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing how to use the device while holding broken pieces of a mosquito coil. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a plan view of FIG. Cross-sectional view of Figure 16.

The following describes an embodiment of the present invention with reference to the drawings.

In Figures 1 to 4, the mosquito coil holder comprises a main body 1. The main body 1 has a tray 2 that catches ash that falls from the mosquito coil. The tray 2 is disk-shaped, with a peripheral wall 3 erected on its outer periphery. The peripheral wall 3 has a pair of handles 3a on the left and right that protrude radially outward.

The main body 1 has a mounting portion 4. The mounting portion 4 is erected in the center of the tray portion 2. The mounting portion 4 has a top surface 6 on which the spiral mosquito coil 5 is placed. The top surface 6 is formed into a circular flat surface.

The mosquito coil holder is equipped with a weight 8 that holds the mosquito coil 5 on the mounting part 4. The weight 8 is formed as a cylinder with the same diameter as the top surface 6 of the mounting part 4. A guide rod 8a is erected on the top surface of the cylinder. A retaining and operating part 8b is formed at the upper end of the guide rod 8a. The weight 8 has enough weight to hold the mosquito coil 5 on the support part 4.

The mosquito coil holder is equipped with a positioning means 9 that detachably positions the weight 8 relative to the mounting portion 4.

The positioning means 9 has a support portion 10 that supports the weight 8.

The positioning means 9 has a fixed part 11 fixed to the main body 1, and the support part 10 is provided on the fixed part 11.

That is, the fixed part 11 is fixed to the outer surface of the peripheral wall 3 of the main body 1, extends upward, and is composed of a rod member whose upper end is bent toward the center of the receptacle part 2. The fixed part 11 is composed of two rod members. The support part 10 is fixed to the tip of the rod members.

A guide hole 10a is formed in the center of the support part 10, penetrating vertically. The guide rod 8a of the weight 8 is inserted into this guide hole 10a so that it can slide vertically. In other words, the support part 10 supports the weight 8 so that it can move vertically relative to the fixed part 11.

As shown in Figure 3, grasp the operating part 8b of the weight 8 supported by the support part 10, pull it upward as shown by the imaginary line, and insert the mosquito coil 5 between the top surface 6 of the mounting part 4 and the underside of the weight 8. By releasing the operating part 8b, the weight 8 will descend, holding the mosquito coil 5 on the mounting part 4.

The tip of the spiral mosquito coil 5 shown in Figure 4 is ignited using an ignition device. This ignition can be done while the mosquito coil 5 is held by the weight 8, making the ignition process easier than when igniting by hand.

When lit, the mosquito coil burns and releases insecticidal ingredients into the air. The burned ash is collected in the tray 2.

As the combustion progresses and reaches the part held by the weight 8, the combustion of the mosquito coil 5 held between the mounting part 4 and the weight 8 is extinguished. Because the top surface 6 of the mounting part 4 and the weight 8 are made of metal, the heat is absorbed by these metals, extinguishing the combustion.

If the weight 8 is used to hold the mosquito coil 5 not at the center end of the spiral but at the middle of the spiral, it can be automatically extinguished after a specified time.

Figures 5 to 8 show another embodiment of the present invention. The mosquito coil holder has a main body 1. The main body 1 has a bottom 2 and a peripheral wall 3 extending from the periphery of the bottom, and is open upward. A mounting portion 4 protrudes from the bottom 2 in the center of the main body 1. The mounting portion 4 has a top surface 6 that supports a mosquito coil 5.

The bottom 2 of the main body 1 serves as a tray 2 for the burned remains of the mosquito coil 5. The mosquito coil 5 is formed in a spiral shape.

A ground stabilization portion 7 is provided on the underside of the bottom portion 2. This ground stabilization portion 7 is shown as being ring-shaped, but it may also be three protrusions.

The mosquito coil holder has a weight 8. The weight 8 is placed on top of the incense coil 5 placed on the top surface 6 of the mounting portion 4. The weight 8 has enough weight to hold the incense coil 5 in place on the support portion 4.

The mosquito coil holder is equipped with a positioning means 9 that detachably positions the weight 8 relative to the mounting portion 4.

The positioning means 9 has a fixed part 11 fixed to the main body 1 and a support part 10 that supports the weight 8 so that it can move up and down relative to the fixed part 11.

The top surface 6 is small enough to support the incense stick 5. This small surface area allows the incense stick 5 to burn to the very end.

Specifically, the top surface 6 is formed as a flat surface with a diameter of 30 mm. The height of the mounting portion 4 from the bottom 2 is 36 mm, the diameter of the outer surface of the peripheral wall 3 is 170 mm, the height of the peripheral wall 3 is 44 mm, and the height of the ground stabilization portion 7 from the underside of the bottom is 6 mm.

The top surface 6 is approximately the same height as the upper surface of the peripheral wall 3.

The underside of weight 8 is a flat surface with the same diameter as top surface 6. Weight 8 has a height of 40 mm, and a support portion 10 protrudes from the top of weight 8. Support portion 10 is formed into an L-shape from metal wire with a diameter of 6 mm. One end of the L-shape is fixed to weight 8 placed on top surface 6, and extends horizontally and hangs down from weight 8, with the hanging lower end positioned near the outer periphery of peripheral wall 3.

The fixed portion 11 is fixed to the peripheral wall 3 and has a guide hole 11a that penetrates in the vertical direction. The fixed portion 11 has a long hole 11b that is elongated in the vertical direction and connects the guide hole 11a to the outside.

The hanging-down lower end of the support part 10 is inserted into the guide hole 11a so that it can slide freely up and down. A pin that protrudes into the elongated hole 11b is provided on the part of the support part 10 that is inserted into the guide hole 11a. This pin prevents the support part 10 from rotating, and ensures that the underside of the weight 8 always faces the top surface 8 of the support part 4.

It is preferable that the weight 8 be heavy enough to hold multiple mosquito coils 5. This weight 8 can clamp the burning portion of the incense coil 5 when extinguishing the fire.

The top surface 6 of the mounting portion 4 is made of a magnetic material, and a magnet 12 that is attracted to the magnetic material is provided on the underside of the weight 8.

The magnetic attraction of the magnet 12 is strong enough that the support part 10 can be held by hand and the main body 1 can be carried around when the weight 8 is placed directly on the top surface 6.

A carrying handle 13 is provided on the peripheral wall 3. The main body 1 can be carried by holding this handle 13. When this handle 13 is provided, the magnet 12 of the weight 8 is not necessary.

The magnet 12 may be provided on the top surface 6 of the mounting portion 4, and the underside of the weight 8 may be made of a magnetic material.

As shown in Figures 5 and 6, when the mosquito coil 5 is not in use, the weight 8 is placed on the top surface 6 of the mounting portion 4 of the mosquito coil holder of the above embodiment. The weight 8 is attracted to the support portion 4 by the magnet 12, so the main body 1 can be carried by holding the arm 10 in one hand.

As shown in Figures 7 and 8, when using the mosquito coil 5, the weight 8 is moved upward, the center of the mosquito coil 5 is placed on the top surface 6 of the support part 4, and the weight 8 is lowered onto the top surface of the center of the coil 5.

In this embodiment, the mosquito coil 5 can be held not only as a single coil but also as a stack of multiple coils. In the illustration, two spiral mosquito coils 5 are held in a stacked state.

When held in this state, the incense stick 5 is ignited using the igniter 14, as shown in Figure 4. This makes ignition easier than conventional methods where the incense stick is held by hand and ignited.

If you want to extinguish the incense midway, place the burning part of the incense stick 5 on the top surface 6 and press down on the top surface with the weight 8 to extinguish the burning part.

Incidentally, if the spiral mosquito coil 5 is not held in place by the weight 8 at its center, but is held in place at a midpoint, the incense coil 5 will extinguish at that position. Therefore, if you want the incense to automatically extinguish at a predetermined time, you can hold it in place with a weight at the position where it is expected to burn, and it will automatically extinguish at the predetermined time, making it convenient for use while sleeping.

Figures 9 to 12 show other embodiments of the present invention.

In this embodiment, the positioning means 9 differs from the previous embodiment.

The positioning means includes a pivot 15 fixed to the main body 1 and an arm 16 that supports the weight 8 so that it can swing up and down relative to the pivot 15.

The pivoting portion 15 is fixed to the peripheral wall 3 of the main body 1. One end of the arm 16 is pivoted to the pivoting portion 15 so that it can swing up and down freely. The other end of the arm 16 is fixed to the weight 8.

The rest of the configuration is the same as in the previous embodiment.

Figures 13 and 14 show how the mosquito coil 5 can be clamped and held at any position in each of the above-mentioned embodiments. It can stably hold mosquito coils 5 of any length (even very short ones or about half the length). Figure 14 shows the coil holding broken pieces 5 of the incense.

Conventionally, when trying to light such a short incense stick 5, it has been necessary to hold it in your hand, but in this embodiment, it can be lit while being held between the weights 8, making the ignition operation easier.

Figures 15 to 17 show another embodiment of the present invention, in which the positioning means 9 is different.

The positioning means 9 includes an abutment portion 17 on the weight 8 that detachably abuts against the main body 1 to position the weight 8 relative to the mounting portion 4.

That is, two arms 18 protrude from the weight 8, and abutment portions 17 are provided at the lower ends of the arms 18. The abutment portions 17 come into contact with the peripheral wall 3 at two points, making it easy to center the weight 8. The outer peripheral surface of the upper part of the weight 8 is knurled for easy gripping.

Alternatively, a bifurcated engaging portion may be provided at the lower end of the abutment portion 17, and the bifurcated engaging portion may be adapted to engage and disengage freely with the inner and outer peripheral surfaces of the peripheral wall.

The contact portion 17 may be a magnet that is attached to the peripheral wall 3.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, the center of the spiral-shaped Katori incense stick 5 is held in place by the weight 8 on the small-area top surface 6, allowing it to burn completely to the end without waste. Furthermore, if you wish to extinguish the fire midway, you can easily do so by sandwiching the burning part between the top surface 6 and the weight 8, eliminating the need for additional components for extinguishing the fire as in the past.

When lighting the incense stick 5, it can be lit while held by the weight 8, making it easier to light than when holding it by hand.

The embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative in all respects and are not limiting.

For example, while the main body is shown as being made from pressed metal plate, it can also be made from ceramic or other materials. In the case of ceramic, a magnetic material can be embedded in the top surface of the mounting portion. The weight does not have to be made from metal, but can also be made from ceramic. The weight positioning means is not limited to using the peripheral wall for positioning, and can also be provided with concave-convex engaging portions on the top surface of the mounting portion and the underside of the weight in a position that does not interfere with holding the incense stick.

The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims, not by the above description, and includes all modifications that are equivalent in meaning to and within the scope of the claims.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 Main body 2 Bottom 3 Peripheral wall 4 Placement portion 5 Mosquito coil 6 Top surface 7 Grounding stabilization portion 8 Weight 9 Positioning means 10 Support portion 11 Fixing portion 12 Magnet 13 Handle 14 Igniter 15 Pivot portion 16 Arm 17 Contact portion

Claims (5)

a main body having a mounting portion for mounting a spiral mosquito coil and a tray portion for receiving ash falling from the mosquito coil mounted on the mounting portion;
a weight that clamps and holds the mosquito coil placed on the placement portion ;
a positioning means for detachably positioning the weight on the placement portion;
A mosquito coil holder with a The mosquito coil holder according to claim 1, wherein the positioning means comprises a fixed portion fixed to the main body and a support portion that supports the weight so that it can move up and down relative to the fixed portion. The mosquito coil holder of claim 1, wherein the positioning means comprises a pivotal part fixed to the main body and an arm that supports the weight so that it can swing up and down relative to the pivotal part. The mosquito coil holder of claim 1, wherein the positioning means includes an abutment portion on the weight that detachably abuts against the main body to position the weight relative to the holder. The mosquito coil holder according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the weight is heavy enough to hold the mosquito coil in the holder and is capable of clamping the burning part when extinguishing the mosquito coil.