JP3158303B2 - Dryer for futons - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a dryer such as a futon, and more particularly, to an improvement of a dryer body such as a futon and an air mat for drying the futon by blowing hot air supplied from the body. Things.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art An air mat is connected to a main body equipped with a hot air generator through a hose, and this air mat is sandwiched between futons.
There is a device disclosed in JP-A-31-760 and JP-A-53-137363, or as shown in FIGS.

[0003] The futon dryer disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 61-31760 has a lid housing recess formed on the outer surface of a main body having a built-in electric blower, and a depth substantially matching the depth of the recess. A latch having a push button provided on a lid of a container-like lid having an outer surface substantially matching the outer surface of the main body when fitted into the recess, and an engaging hole provided in the recess for engaging the latch. , Which is detachably provided in a recess through which a fitting such as a hose or a bag is housed inside the lid.

FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of a main part of a conventional dryer such as a futon. The heater 8 is disposed in a main body (not shown) of the dryer such as a futon, and the heater 8 is opposed to the heater 8. A manual reset type overheating prevention device 30 having a heat sensitive portion 31 and a knob 32 provided in a front case (not shown), and having a contact for controlling energization to the heater 8 therein; 32 is provided with a concave portion 33 that penetrates the rear case 3 and accommodates the knob 32.

When the temperature of the heater 8 becomes higher than a predetermined temperature during drying, the heat-sensitive portion 31 senses this heat and opens a contact in the overheating prevention device 30 to stop energization of the heater 8 to overheat. Prevent rising. When the knob 32 is pressed, the contact is closed again, and the power supply to the heater 8 is restored.

Further, the dryer disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open Publication No. 53-137363 has a hot air supply device, a hot air is introduced from the device to swell into a predetermined shape, and the introduced hot air is supplied from almost the entire surface. A bag having flexibility to blow out, and the bag is provided with a plurality of connecting members made of a magic tape or the like for changing the size of the bag.

A conventional dryer such as a futon shown in FIG. 8 is similar to the dryer disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 53-137363, and the dryer such as a futon has a convex portion. The first engaging element 35a and the second engaging element 35 having a chevron cross section
b, a convex engaging member 35 formed by integrally connecting the two engaging members 35a, 35b with one surface of the air mat 11 interposed therebetween, and a concave portion engaging with the convex portion of the convex engaging member 35. And a second engaging element 3 having a chevron cross section.
6b is provided with an engaging member comprising a concave engaging element 36 formed by integrally connecting both engaging elements 36a, 36b with one surface of the air mat 11 therebetween. In addition,
A plurality of convex engagement elements 35 are attached at predetermined intervals in the longitudinal direction substantially at the center of the air mat 11, and the concave engagement elements 3 are provided.
A plurality of reference numerals 6 are provided near the outer edge of the air mat 11 so as to face the convex engaging elements 35. Air mat 1
The end portions 12 and 12a of the upper surface 11a and the lower surface 11b of one are sewn with jumping cotton yarns 13 and 13a.

Then, the plurality of concave engaging elements 36 are folded back together with the air mat 11 in the direction of arrow B to engage with the convex engaging elements 35 to reduce the size of the air mat 11. When the concave engaging element 36 is rotated in the direction opposite to the arrow B, the concave engaging element 36 is separated from the convex engaging element 35, and the air mat 11 returns to its original size.

[0009]

As described above, the conventional dryer such as a futon has an outlet near the recess of the main body and a suction port near the electric blower, so that the dryer can be operated at a higher temperature than the suction port. The air taken into the main body enters the electric blower directly without being rectified, and the warm air from the electric blower obstructs the passage to the outlet by the recess, so noise is generated during use, It was harsh.

In addition, a cover having a depth substantially matching the depth of the recess and an outer surface substantially matching the outer surface of the main body when fitted into the recess is provided. It is configured to be detachable. However, if accessories such as hoses are stored in the recess without being organized, and the lid is closed, the accessories will be pushed from the inside of the lid and the closed lid will be easy to open. There was a problem that the lid came off and the lid opened.

Further, a knob 32 of the overheating prevention device 30 is provided.
Is exposed near the outer surface of the main body through the rear case 3, so when the main body is used sideways, for example, if the exposed surface of the knob 32 is placed on the floor surface of a jutan or the like,
The hair of the dew tongue enters the concave portion 33 and pushes the knob 32, so that the contact point is always in a closed state, and there is a possibility that the excessive temperature cannot be prevented.

Further, the convex engagement element 35 and the concave engagement element 3
6 is provided on one surface of the air mat 11, so that when the concave engaging element 36 is separated from the convex engaging element 35, the cloth is pulled together with the cloth, so that the seam thread of the air mat 11, such as the jumping cotton thread 13, 13a, is used. There was a problem that the air mat 11 was broken or the air mat 11 was torn, making the air mat 11 unusable.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and has as its object to provide a dryer such as a futon which is easy to use, has excellent durability and low noise. .

[0014]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The dryer futon and the like according to the present invention, the recess as well as projecting legs on a side surface of the main body
And an operation section of an excessive temperature rise prevention means is provided in the concave portion .

[0015] Further, a concave engaging element integrally connecting the upper and lower surfaces at the end side of the bag-shaped air mat, and the concave engaging element is coupled to at least one surface of the air mat inside the engaging element. The engaging member is constituted by the convex engaging element.

[0016]

[Function] By connecting the air mat and the main body arranged between the mattress and the comforter via a hose and driving the hot air generator, the air sucked into the main body from the suction port is reduced to the outer wall of the storage room and the inner wall of the main body. The air is rectified while passing through the gap between them and sent to the hot air generator. Then, warm air is supplied to the air mat to dry the entire futon. At this time, the hairy legs are long
Even if the main unit is laid on the floor,
Operation section of the overheating prevention means in the recess provided with the leg
Is provided, the means for preventing excessive temperature rise malfunctions
Not safe.

Also, a concave engaging element integrally connecting the upper and lower surfaces on the end side of the bag-shaped air mat, and the concave engaging element engaged with at least one surface of the air mat inside the engaging element. By forming the engaging member with the convex engaging element, when the convex engaging element and the concave engaging element are separated, the seam thread of the air mat is broken or the air mat is broken even if the fabric is pulled with each other. Never.

[0018]

[Embodiment 1] FIG. 1 is an explanatory view of the configuration of a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a top view thereof, FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line XX of FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view of a main body according to the present invention. In the drawing, reference numeral 1 denotes a main body of a dryer such as a futon including a front case 2 and a rear case 3, and an outlet 4 is provided on one side of the main body 1, and a filter 6 for sucking outside air is provided on the other side. The main body 1 has a heater 8 and a blower 9 therein.
Is provided. 10
Is a hose having elasticity and flexibility, 11 is a bag-shaped air mat composed of a non-breathable upper surface 11a and a breathable lower surface 11b. One end of the hose 10 is connected to the outlet 4, and the other end is connected to the outlet 4. The air mat 11 is connected to the hose support hole 11c, and the main body 1 and the air mat 11 are connected via the hose 10.

Reference numeral 14 denotes a timer for controlling the energization of the hot air generator 7, and reference numeral 15 denotes a switch for switching the amount of heat generated by the heater 8. Operation keys for driving the timer 14, the switch 15, and other hot air generators 7 and the like are provided. The front case 2 is disposed near the suction port 5.

Reference numeral 20 denotes a storage room for storing accessories such as the hose 10 and the air mat 11, and an outer wall 20a of the storage room 20.
Is formed integrally with the rear case 3 so as to form a gap L of a predetermined size between the inner case 2 and the inner wall 2a of the front case 2.
On both sides of the opening 20b of the storage chamber 20, there are provided support holes 21 and 21a for supporting a lid 23 described later and locking holes 22 and 22a for locking the lid 23. It is desirable that the distance from the opening 20b of the storage chamber to the locking holes 22 and 22a be increased to some extent.

Reference numeral 23 denotes a cover for covering the opening 20b of the storage chamber 20, and support pieces 24, 2 inserted and supported in the support holes 21, 21a.
Locking pieces 25, 25a which are elastic with the locking holes 22, 22a are provided, and are held by a lid holding portion 16 formed integrally with the rear case 3. The locking piece 25
Notch 2 for opening lid 23 between
6 is formed, and an insertion hole 27 through which a power cord (not shown) is passed is formed below the lid 23. When the main body 1 is used while lying down near the corner of the lid 23 on the suction port 5 side. Hemispherical legs 28, 28a supporting the main body 1 are protruded,
The rear case 3 is provided with hemispherical legs 29, 29a projecting symmetrically with the legs 28, 28a.

Next, the operation of the present invention will be described.
First, the air mat 11 is disposed between the mattress f2 and the comforter f1 laid on the floor with the upper surface 11a facing upward, and the main body 1 and the air mat 11 are connected via the hose 10.

After the preparation is completed, when the timer 14 and the like are set and the operation keys are operated, the hot air generator 7 is driven, air is sucked into the main body 1 from the suction port 5, and the sucked air is stored in the storage chamber 20. Is rectified while passing through the gap L between the outer wall 20a of the front case 2 and the inner wall 2a of the front case 2, and is sent to the hot air generator 7. At the same time, electrical components such as the timer 14 and the switch 15 are cooled. The air heated by the heater 8 is supplied from the outlet 4 to the air mat 11 through the hose 10, and the air mat 11 expands to form an air layer. Then, the warm air in the air mat 11 is uniformly blown out from the entire lower surface 11b of the air mat 11 as shown by an arrow A in FIG. 1 to uniformly dry the whole futon f2 , and further rises upward to dry the futon f1 . While being released into the atmosphere, the entire futon is dried until the driving of the hot air generator 7 is stopped.

After the futon has been dried, the hose 10 is detached from the main body 1 and the air mat 11 and compressed, and the air mat 11 is folded down and accessories such as the hose 10 and the air mat 11 are stored in the storage room 20. After storage, the locking holes 22, 22a
And the lid 23 is closed.

The accessories such as the hose 10 and the air mat 11 are stored without being aligned, and the lid 2 is used by the accessories.
The support hole 2 provided in the opening 20b of the storage chamber 20 is also provided when the cover 3 is pushed outward or when an impact is applied to the lid 23.
The lid 23 is firmly closed by the support pieces 24, 24a and the locking pieces 25, 25a provided on the lid 23, the locking holes 22, 22, and the lid 23. It doesn't open or come off easily.

Embodiment 2 FIG. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a main part of the second embodiment of the present invention.
In the same manner as in the conventional example, the overheat prevention device 30 is provided in the front case 2, and the knob 32 does not penetrate the rear case 3,
As shown in FIG. 4, the same as the leg 29 protruding from the rear case 3
As described above, an operation projection 34 having elasticity is provided at the center of the concave portion 33 formed in the rear case 3 so as to face the knob 32,
The gap M is formed between the knob 32 and the operation protrusion 34.

Also in this embodiment constructed as described above, the mattress f2 and the comforter f1 are entirely dried by the same operation as described in the first embodiment. During drying, when the temperature of the heater 8 becomes equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature, the heat sensing unit 31 senses this heat and opens a contact in the overheating prevention device 30 to stop energization of the heater 8 to prevent overheating. Then, the operation protrusion 34
When the button is pressed, the knob 32 is pressed, the contact is closed again, and the power supply to the heater 8 is restored.

In the case where the futon is dried by laying down the main body 1 on a floor with long hairs such as jutan, so that the rear case 3 is located below, the main body 1 is provided with the legs 28, 28a, 2
Since it is supported by 9, 29a, the distance from the floor surface to the operation protrusion 34 is increased, so that the long haired jutan is less likely to enter the recess 33, and the operation protrusion 34 is less likely to be pressed. If the main body 1 is accidentally dropped,
Is disposed in the rear case 3 direction, but since the gap M is formed between the knob 32 and the operation projection 34, the knob 32 and the operation projection 34 Without contact, malfunction of the excessive temperature rise prevention device 30 can be prevented.

Embodiment 3 FIG. FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of a main part of the third embodiment of the present invention.
The air mat 11 is provided with a convex engaging element 35 and a concave engaging element 36 in the same manner as in the conventional example. Then, the concave engaging element 36 integrally couples the upper surface 11a and the lower surface 11b on the end portions 12 and 12a side of the air mat 11,
The convex engaging element 35 is connected to the upper surface 11 a of the air mat 11 inside the concave engaging element 36.

In this embodiment configured as described above, when the size of the air mat 11 is reduced, some of the concave engaging elements 36 are replaced with the convex engaging elements 35 while the air mat 11 is folded in the direction of arrow B. To form a desired size. Also, the reduced air mat 11
When the air mat 11 is returned to the original size, the air mat 11 is pulled in the direction opposite to the arrow B to separate the concave engaging element 36 from the convex engaging element 35. At this time, even if the cloths are pulled together, external force is less likely to be applied to the ends 12, 12a of the air mat 11, and the seam of the air mat 11, such as the crossover cotton yarns 13, 13a, is not cut or the air mat 11 is broken. .

In the above-described embodiment, the convex engagement member 35 is used.
Has been described as an example in which the upper surface 11a and the lower surface 11a are connected to the upper surface 11a.

[0032]

As described above, in the dryer such as a futon according to the present invention , the legs are projected from the side surface of the main body and the recesses are formed.
However, since the operation section of the overheating prevention means is provided in the recess, the operation section of the overheating prevention means is operated even when the main body is laid on the floor surface with long hairs. Therefore, malfunction of the over-temperature rise prevention means is eliminated, and the device can be used safely.

Further, a concave engaging element integrally connecting the upper and lower surfaces on the end side of the bag-shaped air mat, and the concave engaging element engaged with at least one surface of the air mat inside the engaging element. Since the engaging member is constituted by the convex engaging element, when the convex engaging element and the concave engaging element are separated, the seam thread of the air mat may be cut or the air mat may be broken even if the fabric is pulled with each other. However, the durability of the air mat can be improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration of a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a top view of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line XX of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view of the main body according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a main part of a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of a main part of a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of a main part of a conventional dryer such as a futon.

FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of a main part of a conventional dryer such as a futon.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main body 2 Front case 2a Inner wall 3 Rear case 4 Outlet 5 Suction port 7 Hot air generator 8 Heater 9 Blower 10 Hose 11 Air mat 11a Upper surface 11b Lower surface 12, 12a End 20 Storage room 20a Outer wall 20b Opening 21, 21a Support Hole 22, 22a Locking hole 23 Lid 24, 24a Supporting piece 25, 25a Locking piece 28, 28a, 29, 29a Leg 30 Overheat prevention device 31 Heat-sensitive portion 32 Knob 33 Recess 34 Operation protrusion 35 Convex engagement Hook 36 Recessed L, M gap

──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Toshio Koike 1728 Koeda, Oaza, Hanazono-cho, Osato-gun, Saitama 1 Inside Mitsubishi Electric Home Equipment Co., Ltd. Mitsubishi Electric Home Appliances Co., Ltd. (56) References Japanese Utility Model Showa 54-169968 (JP, U) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) D06F 58/00

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] A body of claim 1], such as hot air generating device with a built-in futon dryer, <br/> connected to the air mat to dry the comforter by blowing warm air supplied, the air mat to the body from the body And a bottom surface or side surface of the main body.
In a dryer such as a futon to be used below, a leg is provided on the side surface of the main body and a concave portion is provided,
A dryer such as a futon, characterized in that an operating portion of a means for preventing excessive temperature rise is provided in the recess. 2. A main body of a dryer such as a futon having a built-in warm air generator, an air mat for blowing hot air supplied from the main body to dry the futon, and a hose connecting the air mat to the main body. A dryer such as a futon provided with: a concave engaging member integrally connecting upper and lower surfaces on an end portion side of the bag-shaped air mat; and a concave engaging member connected to at least one surface of the air mat inside the engaging member. A dryer such as a futon, wherein an engaging member is constituted by a convex engaging element with which the engaging element is engaged.