JPH10262830A - Pump feed type liquid container - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a structure that is space-saving, simple and water-resistant by installing an alternative power source for a motor-driven pump in or near a magnet plug. SOLUTION: The pump feed type liquid container is constituted such that the liquid stored in the container body 1 is discharged outside through a passage 11 to which a motor-driven pump is attached, and that a magnet plug receptacle 19 is provided in the container body 1, a receptacle for installing freely attachably/detachably a magnet plug 20 which is connected to an AC power source for the pump. In this case, the magnet plug 20 is provided with a power source box 24 that stores an alternative power source 25 for driving the pump in place of an AC power source, so that the power source box 24 comprises a part for storing the alternative power source using the magnet plug 20 as an existing component.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pump liquid filling type liquid container, and more particularly to a pump liquid filling type liquid container provided with an electric pump driven by an AC power supply and an alternative power supply for the AC power supply. is there.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a well-known pump injection type liquid container, a liquid contained in a container body is heated by an electric heater to boil and keep the temperature, and the liquid is provided via an electric pump. In some cases, the liquid is discharged to the outside through a liquid discharging passage.

In the case of the above-described conventional pump-injection type liquid container, a household AC power supply is used as a power supply for the electric pump for liquid injection, so that there is no outlet (for example, veranda, (Reception room, etc.).

[0004]

Therefore, an AC power source is used as a power source for water heating, but an alternative power source such as a primary battery, a secondary battery, or a capacitor is used as a power source for an electric pump for discharging liquid in a place without an outlet. Some have been proposed for use.

However, when the above-mentioned alternative power supply is added to a conventional pump-injection type liquid container, the shape of the liquid container itself needs to be changed depending on where the storage location is selected. Selection is important.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and has a structure that is simple and resistant to water wet by taking an alternative power supply for an electric pump at or near a magnet plug. The purpose is to do so.

[0007]

According to a first basic configuration of the present invention, as a means for solving the above-mentioned problems, a liquid housed in a container body is passed through a liquid discharge passage provided with an electric pump. Pump-injection type liquid container, wherein the container body is provided with a magnet plug receiver for detachably mounting a magnet plug connected to an AC power supply serving as a power supply of the electric pump, and configured to be supplied to the outside. In the above, the magnet plug is provided with a power supply box for accommodating an alternative power supply for driving the electric pump instead of the AC power supply.

With the above-described structure, the power supply box is provided on the magnet plug, which is an existing component, so that the number of components does not increase, and furthermore, it does not become a hindrance in practical use, and the appearance is also reduced. A feeling of unity with the container body can be obtained, and when the remaining hot water is discarded, it is sufficient to remove the hot water, and it is possible to reliably prevent water from getting wet.

According to a second basic configuration of the present invention, as a means for solving the above problems, a liquid contained in a container body is discharged to the outside through a liquid discharge passage provided with an electric pump. In the pump liquid injection type liquid container, wherein the container main body is provided with a magnet plug receiver for detachably attaching a magnet plug connected to an AC power supply serving as a power supply of the electric pump, the magnet plug receiver In addition, a power supply box accommodating an alternative power supply for driving the electric pump instead of the AC power supply is detachably attached.

[0010] With the above-mentioned structure, it does not hinder actual use, gives a sense of unity with the container body in terms of appearance, and can be removed when the remaining hot water is discarded, so that wetting can be reliably prevented. . Further, since the magnet plug can be removed when the alternative power supply is used, the appearance when using the AC power supply and when using the alternative power supply can be clearly distinguished.

According to a third basic structure of the present invention, as a means for solving the above-mentioned problem, a liquid contained in a container body is discharged to the outside through a liquid discharge passage provided with an electric pump. In the pump liquid injection type liquid container, wherein the container main body is provided with a magnet plug receiver for detachably attaching a magnet plug connected to an AC power supply serving as a power supply of the electric pump, the magnet plug receiver Further, a connection unit accommodating the alternative power supply is detachably attached.

[0012] With the above configuration, it is possible to cope with the use of the AC power supply and the use of the alternative battery by attaching / detaching the connection unit. Time can be clearly distinguished from the appearance. In addition, a sense of unity with the container body can be obtained from the external appearance, and the connection unit may be removed when the remaining hot water is discarded, so that the water can be reliably prevented from getting wet.

In the third basic configuration of the present invention, when a connection terminal for connecting the magnet plug is provided in the connection unit, if the magnet plug is attached with the connection unit attached, an AC power Can be used.

[0014]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Some preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

First Embodiment (Corresponding to Claim 1) FIGS. 1 to 5 show a pump injection type liquid container according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pump injection type liquid container is of a water heater type that is heated and kept warm by an electric heater.
The container main body 1 is configured to be capable of containing water, and an openable and closable lid 2 that covers an upper opening of the container main body 1.

The container main body 1 includes an inner container 3 made of metal (for example, stainless steel) constituting an inner peripheral surface, an outer case 4 made of synthetic resin (for example, made of polypropylene) constituting an outer peripheral surface, Synthetic resin (for example, polypropylene) that joins the upper edge of the inner container 3 and the upper edge of the outer case 4
And a bottom plate 6 made of synthetic resin (for example, made of polypropylene) that covers a lower end opening of the outer case 4. The inner container 4 is disposed between the outer case 5 and the bottom plate 6. A space 7 is formed. That is, the outer case 4 and the bottom plate 6 are members constituting the outer wall of the container body 1.

The lid 2 is attached to a hinge receiver 13 formed on the rear side of the shoulder member 5 via a hinge pin 14 which can be freely detached and opened.

On the lower surface of the bottom of the inner container 3, the inner container 3
An electric heater 8 for heating water stored in the inside is provided. The electric heater 8 comprises a boiling heater 8a and a heat retaining heater 8b as described later (FIG. 5).
reference). Reference numeral 9 denotes a temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of the water contained in the inner container 3 (specifically, the temperature of the inner container 3). It is a heat shield plate to perform.

The bottom of the inner container 3 is connected to a liquid discharging passage 11 for discharging the hot water in the inner container 3 to the outside, and the liquid discharging passage 11 is connected to the inner container 3. A space 7 formed on the front side (that is, the side opposite to the hinge pin) between the outer case 4 and the outer case 4 extends upward, and a spout 1 at the tip thereof.
2 faces a pipe cover 4a formed on the upper part of the outer case 4. Reference numeral 15 denotes the liquid discharge passage 11
This is a water stop valve provided at the upper end of the water tank.

An electric pump 16 for discharging liquid is interposed in the lower part of the liquid discharging passage 11 (that is, a portion located in the space 7 formed between the bottom of the inner container 3 and the bottom plate 6). (See FIG. 2).

As shown in FIG. 2, the upward straight pipe portion 11a in the liquid discharge passage 11 is
Is disposed at a position slightly closer to the side than immediately below the light pipe.
7 are provided. The outer case 4 is provided with a liquid amount display section 18 for displaying the liquid amount detected by the liquid amount detecting means 17 at a position slightly closer to the side than immediately below the spout 12. I have.

Further, a magnet plug receiver 19 for connecting an AC power supply is provided at a lower portion of the outer case 4 on the hinge pin side. The magnet plug receiver 19 is connected to a magnet plug 20 that is connected to an AC power supply 42 (described later), which is a power supply for the electric heater 8 and the electric pump 16.

The detailed structure of the magnet plug receiver 19 and the magnet plug 20 will be described in detail below.

As shown in FIG. 3, the magnet plug receiver 19 has a suction plate 19a made of a magnetic material attached to the bottom of the container body 1 and a receiver made of a synthetic resin engaged with the suction plate 19a. And a member 19b.

The magnet plug 20 houses a plug body 23 to which a cord 21 connected to an AC power supply 42 is connected and which has a connection terminal 22 therein, and a battery 25 which is an alternative power supply in place of the AC power supply 42. And a power supply box 24 made of a synthetic resin. The power supply box 24 may be configured separately from the magnet plug 20, and the two may be connected by a suitable connecting means.

On the front surface of the plug body 23, a permanent magnet 26 is attached, and the permanent magnet 26 is
The magnet plug 20 is attached and detached by attracting or detaching the magnet plug 9a.

1 and 2, reference numeral 28 denotes a rotating seat, 29 denotes a steam discharge passage formed in the lid 2, 30 denotes a water stop valve provided in the vapor discharge passage 29, and 31 denotes a lid 2
, A lock mechanism for holding a closed state, 32 a carrying handle, 33 a microcomputer board, and 34 a microcomputer board storage unit for storing the microcomputer board 33.

On the front side of the shoulder member 5, there is provided an operation panel 35 on which operation parts of various switches and various indicators are arranged.

As shown in FIG. 4, the operation panel 35 is provided with a hot water supply switch 36, a lock switch 37, a cup noodle timer 38, a heat retention temperature indicator light 39, a boiling / descaling switch 40, and a good night timer 41. .

Each electrical element in the pump liquid injection type liquid container is connected as shown in FIG. In FIG. 5, reference numeral 42 denotes an AC power supply, and 43 denotes an insulated heater 8.
triac for b, the power supply circuit 44, 45 is a microcomputer control unit, 46 E ² program, 47 is a reset button.

Further, in FIG. 3, reference numeral 48 denotes an electrode,
49 and 50 are connection terminals to the electric pump 16, and 51 is a lid of the power supply box 24.

The following effects can be obtained with the pump injection type liquid container configured as described above.

During normal use (that is, when used in a place having an AC power outlet), the magnet plug 20 is connected to an outlet (not shown), and the electric heater 8 and the electric pump 16 are operated by AC. . In other words, when the water contained in the container body 1 is heated and boiled by the electric heater 8 and then kept warm, and when it is desired to pour out the hot water, when the hot water supply switch 36 is pressed, the electric pump 16 is operated to operate the liquid discharge passage 11. Hot water is poured through.

In some cases, the pump-injection type liquid container is used in a place without an AC power outlet, such as a veranda or the like. In such a case, the electric heater 8 is used for water heating after the AC power supply 42 is used. The energization of the electric heater 8 is stopped, the magnet plug 20 is disconnected from the AC power outlet, and the liquid container is carried to a predetermined place of use while being removed from the magnet plug receiver 19.
Then, after the magnet plug 20 is attached to the magnet plug receiver 19 again, when the hot water supply switch 36 is pressed, the electric power is supplied from the battery 25 to the electric pump 16 and the hot water is discharged through the liquid discharging passage 11. Therefore, hot water can be poured out even when the AC power supply 42 is not provided, and the usability is extremely improved. The replacement of the battery 25 is performed with the lid 51 removed.

As described above, in the case of the present embodiment, the power supply box 24 for accommodating the battery 25 as the alternative power supply is integrally formed (or integrally connected) with the magnet plug 20 as the existing component. In addition, the number of parts does not increase, and it does not become a hindrance in actual use. Also, it is possible to obtain a sense of unity with the container body 1 in appearance, and it is sufficient to remove the remaining hot water when it is discarded, and it is possible to reliably prevent water from getting wet.

Second Embodiment (corresponding to claim 1) FIG. 6 shows a magnet plug part in a pump liquid type liquid container according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

In this case, as the alternative power supply 25, a capacitor which is a chargeable power supply is employed instead of the battery in the first embodiment. The other configuration and operation and effect are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the description is omitted.

Third Embodiment (corresponding to claim 2) FIG. 7 shows a magnet plug portion in a pump liquid type liquid container according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

In this case, the magnet plug 20 and the power supply box 24 are formed separately, and the power supply box 2
4 is also provided with a permanent magnet 52 that is attracted to the attracting plate 19a of the magnet plug receiver 19. That is, the magnet plug 20 and the power supply box 24 are separately attached to and detached from the magnet plug receiver 19. In this case, when it is desired to dispense the liquid in a place where there is no AC power supply, it is sufficient to remove the magnet plug 20 and carry the liquid container to a predetermined place of use with the power supply box 24 attached. Also, in this case, the magnet plug 20 can be removed when the alternative power supply is used, so that the appearance when using the AC power supply and when using the alternative power supply can be clearly distinguished. The other configuration and operation and effect are the same as those of the first embodiment, and the description is omitted.

Fourth Embodiment (corresponding to claim 2) FIG. 8 shows a magnet plug portion in a pump liquid type liquid container according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

In this case, as the alternative power supply 25, a capacitor which is a chargeable power supply is employed instead of the battery in the third embodiment. The other configuration and operation and effect are the same as those in the third embodiment, and the description is omitted.

Fifth Embodiment (Corresponding to Claims 3 and 4) FIG. 9 shows a magnet plug part in a pump liquid type liquid container according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

In this case, the magnet plug receiver 19 has a connection terminal 5 for connecting the magnet plug 20.
3 and an alternative power supply (for example,
A connection unit 54 including a power supply box portion 54b accommodating the capacitor 25 is detachably attached. Reference numeral 55 denotes a permanent magnet for attracting the connection unit 54. In this case, when using the AC power supply, the connection unit 53 may be removed and the magnet plug 20 may be directly attached to the magnet plug receiver 19, and when using the alternative power supply, the magnet plug 20 may be removed. That is, it is not necessary to carry the cord provided with the magnet plug 20 when using the alternative power supply.

In addition, when the AC power supply is used and when the alternative battery is used, it is possible to cope with the attachment and detachment of the connection unit 54, so that it does not hinder the actual use. Can be distinguished. In addition, a sense of unity with the container body 1 can be obtained from the external appearance, and when the remaining hot water is discarded, the connection unit 54 may be removed, so that the water can be reliably prevented from getting wet. Further, if the magnet plug 20 is attached with the connection unit 54 attached, the AC power supply can be used as it is. As an alternative power supply, a battery may be used instead of the capacitor. The other configuration and operation and effect are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the description is omitted.

In each of the above-described embodiments, a pump-injection type liquid container which serves both as a water heater and as a heater is described. However, the present invention can be applied to other types of pump-injection type liquid containers. Of course.

[0047]

According to the first basic structure of the present invention, the liquid contained in the container body is discharged to the outside through a liquid discharge passage provided with an electric pump. In a pump injection type liquid container having a magnet plug receiver for detachably attaching a magnet plug connected to an AC power supply serving as a power supply of an electric pump in the container main body, the electric pump is connected to the magnet plug by an AC. A power supply box for accommodating an alternative power supply to be driven in place of the power supply is provided so that the alternative power supply storage section can be formed using the magnet plug, which is an existing component, so that the number of parts does not increase, and It does not disturb the actual use and gives a sense of unity with the container body in terms of external appearance. There is an excellent effect that kill.

According to a second basic configuration of the present invention, the liquid stored in the container body is discharged to the outside through a liquid discharge passage provided with an electric pump, and the electric pump is provided. In a pump injection type liquid container provided with a magnet plug receiver for detachably attaching a magnet plug connected to an AC power supply serving as a power supply of the pump, the electric pump is connected to the magnet plug receiver by the AC power supply. The power supply box that contains the alternative power supply to be driven in place of the power supply is detachably mounted, so it does not interfere with actual use, gives a sense of unity with the container body in terms of external appearance, and removes it when discarding the remaining hot water Good effect that water wetting can be reliably prevented. Further, since the magnet plug can be removed when the alternative power supply is used, there is also an advantage that the appearance when using the AC power supply and when using the alternative power supply can be clearly distinguished.

According to the third basic configuration of the present invention, the liquid stored in the container body is discharged to the outside through a liquid discharging passage provided with an electric pump, and the electric pump is provided. In the pump liquid injection type liquid container provided with a magnet plug receiver for detachably mounting a magnet plug connected to an AC power supply serving as a power supply for the power supply, the alternative power supply is housed in the magnet plug receiver. The connection unit is detachably attached, so that it is possible to respond by using the connection unit when using the AC power supply and when using the alternative battery, so it does not interfere with actual use, and when using the AC power supply and the alternative power supply There is an excellent effect that the appearance can be clearly distinguished from the time of use. Moreover, the appearance and the sense of unity with the container body are obtained, and when the remaining hot water is discarded, the connection unit may be removed,
There is also an advantage that water wetting can be reliably prevented.

In the third basic configuration of the present invention, when a connection terminal for connecting the magnet plug is provided in the connection unit, if the magnet plug is mounted with the connection unit mounted, an AC power There is an advantage that can be used.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of a pump injection type liquid container according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing a cross section of a part of the pump injection type liquid container according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged sectional view of a magnet plug portion in the pump liquid type liquid container according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a plan view of an operation panel according to the pump injection type liquid container according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a connection state of electrical elements in the pump liquid filling type liquid container according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged sectional view showing a magnet plug portion in a pump liquid type liquid container according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a magnet plug part in a pump liquid type liquid container according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a magnet plug portion in a pump liquid type liquid container according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an enlarged sectional view showing a magnet plug portion in a pump liquid type liquid container according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 is a container body, 8 is an electric heater, 11 is a liquid discharge passage,
16 is an electric pump, 19 is a magnet plug receiver, 20
Is a magnet plug, 23 is a plug body, 24 is a power supply box, 25 is an alternative power supply (battery, capacitor), 53 is a connection terminal, 54 is a connection unit, 54a is a plug connection part, and 54b is a power supply box part.

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A structure in which a liquid contained in a container body is discharged to the outside through a liquid discharge passage provided with an electric pump, and is connected to an AC power supply serving as a power supply of the electric pump. What is claimed is: 1. A pump-injection-type liquid container having a magnet plug receiver for detachably mounting a magnet plug on the container body, wherein the magnet plug includes an alternative power supply for driving the electric pump instead of an AC power supply. A pump injection type liquid container characterized by comprising a power supply box for accommodating therein. 2. A structure in which a liquid contained in a container body is discharged to the outside through a liquid discharge passage provided with an electric pump, and is connected to an AC power supply serving as a power supply of the electric pump. What is claimed is: 1. A pump-injection type liquid container having a magnet plug receiver for removably attaching a magnet plug in said container body, wherein said magnet plug receiver has an alternative power supply for driving said electric pump instead of an AC power supply. Characterized in that a power supply box for accommodating therein is detachably mounted. 3. A structure in which a liquid contained in a container body is discharged to the outside through a liquid discharge passage provided with an electric pump, and is connected to an AC power supply serving as a power supply of the electric pump. A pump injection type liquid container having a magnet plug receiver for detachably mounting a magnet plug on the container body, wherein a connection unit containing the alternative power supply is detachably attached to the magnet plug receiver. A pump injection type liquid container characterized by the above-mentioned. 4. The liquid container according to claim 3, wherein a connection terminal for connecting the magnet plug is provided in the connection unit.