JP2001165087A - Electric fan - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electric fan capable of preventing a remote-controller from falling down while the electric fan is moved with the remote-controller stored in a storage part on the upper surface of a stand base part. SOLUTION: This electric fan comprises a remote-controller storage part 12 on the upper surface of the stand base part 11 of an electric fan body. The remote-controller storing part stores a remote-controller 100 allows the electric fan body to be controlled remotely. An elastic projection 21 is provided on both side walls 20 inside the remote controller storage part 12, and a recessed part 103 engaged with the elastic projection 21 on the remote controller storage part 12 is formed in both side walls 102 of the remote controller 100.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a fan having a remote controller for remote control.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, in a fan having a wireless remote controller for remote control, a main body of the fan is provided with a storage section for the remote controller in order to prevent the remote controller from being left or lost.

In many cases, the fan is stored with its operation surface exposed so that the fan itself can be operated even when the stored remote control is used.

In recent remote controllers, a storage portion corresponding to the thickness of the remote controller is provided on the upper surface of the stand base portion of the electric fan main body so that even when the remote controller is stored, there is little unevenness on the upper surface of the stand base portion. The appearance and operability at the time are improved.

[0005]

However, in such a conventional device, the remote controller is simply placed and stored in the storage portion on the upper surface of the stand base.
When the fan main body is moved between rooms or the like with the remote control housed therein, the vibration may cause the remote control to fall off the stand base and damage the remote control.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an electric fan in which the remote controller does not fall off when the remote controller is moved in a state of being stored in the storage portion on the upper surface of the stand base portion. It is intended to provide.

Another object of the present invention is to make it possible to easily remove a remote controller even with the above configuration.

[0008]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention comprises a remote control storage section for storing a remote control capable of remotely controlling the fan main body on the upper surface of a stand base of the fan main body. In the electric fan, elastic projections protruding from both side walls in the remote control storage portion are provided, and concave portions are formed on both side walls of the remote control to be engaged with the elastic projections on the remote control storage portion side.

[0009] The elastic projection is characterized in that a projection is formed on an elastic piece obtained by forming a substantially U-shaped cut in both side walls of the remote control storage section.

In addition, a holding member is provided so as to sandwich openings formed on both side walls of the remote control storage portion from the back side of the remote control storage portion, and the elastic projections are provided at both ends of the holding member. A projection is formed on an elastic piece exposed in the remote control storage portion so as to close the opening.

On the other hand, in a fan having a remote control storage portion for storing a remote control capable of remotely controlling the fan main body on an upper surface of a stand base portion of the fan main body, elastic projections are provided on both side walls of the remote control, and the remote control storage portion is provided inside the remote control storage portion. Are formed on both side walls thereof with concave portions with which the elastic projections on the remote control side are engaged.

Further, the bottom surface of the remote control storage portion has a mounting surface on which the remote control is mounted, including the engagement position of the elastic projection and the concave portion, and the remote control storage portion has an end from the mounting surface. It is characterized in that it is formed so that the depth gradually increases toward the end.

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of a fan according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 4 shows the overall configuration of this fan, and FIG. 5 shows its stand base. In the figure, the remote control storage unit 1 formed on the upper surface of the stand base 11 of the electric fan body 1
2 shows a state in which the wireless remote controller 100 is stored.

The stand base 11 has a support 13
A slide pipe 14 is inserted into the support 13 so as to be able to move up and down, and a blower 18, which is covered with a guard 17 at the upper end thereof, is covered with a guard 17 by a motor 15. It is attached so that it can swing in the direction.

The stand base portion 11 is made of PP (polypropylene) resin, and on the upper surface thereof, a main body side operation panel 19 is provided in front of the column portion 13, and a remote control storage portion 12 is formed in front thereof. I have.

The remote controller 100 is made of an ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) resin, is formed in a thin card shape, has a square front portion and an arcuate rear portion, and has a remote control operation panel 101 on the front side. Is provided.

As shown in FIG. 1, the remote control storage section 12 has a similar shape slightly larger than the card type remote control 100, and has a shallow concave portion corresponding to the thickness of the remote control 100. The appearance and operability at the time of storage are improved by preventing the occurrence of irregularities and gaps.

In this embodiment, the elastic projections 21 are provided at the center of both side walls 20 in the remote control storage section 12, and the elastic projections 21 on the remote control storage section 12 side are engaged with both side walls 102 of the remote control 100. A concavity 103 is formed.

The elastic projections 21
This is realized by forming a projection 21 at the lower end of an elastic piece 23 obtained by forming a substantially U-shaped cut 22 in both side walls 20 of the elastic member 23.

The bottom of the remote control storage section 12 is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, the remote control 100 includes a mounting surface 24 on which the remote control 100 is mounted including the engagement position between the elastic projection 21 and the concave portion 103, and a lower end of the remote control housing 12 from a lower end 25 of the mounting surface 24. It is formed so that the depth gradually increases toward the portion 26 side.

In the above configuration, when the remote control 100 is stored in the remote control storage section 12 of the stand base section 11, the remote control 100 is set so as to be placed on the remote control storage section 12 with the operation panel 101 of the remote control 100 facing upward. When pressed from above, the lower corner of the concave portion 103 formed on the side wall 102 of the remote controller 100 reaches the bottom surface of the remote controller storage portion 12 so as to push the elastic protrusion 21, and the elastic protrusion 21 is restored and engages with the concave portion 103. .

As a result, the remote control 100 is securely held in the remote control storage section 12, so that the remote control 100 does not fall off when the electric fan main body 1 is moved in this state, and therefore, damage due to falling is prevented. be able to. Further, since only the concave portion 103 is formed on the remote controller 100 side, the user does not feel much discomfort when holding the remote controller 100.

Further, since the elastic projection 21 can be formed integrally with the remote control storage section 12 on the upper surface of the stand base section 11, it can be realized at low cost. Further, since the elastic projections 21 are formed on the lower side of the storage section side wall 20, it is difficult to see from outside when the remote control is stored, and the appearance is not impaired.

On the other hand, when the stored remote controller 100 is to be removed, as shown in FIG. 3B, the upper surface of the rear side of the remote controller 100 (pressing portion 104 shown in FIG. 1) is pressed in the direction of a white arrow. The lower end portion (bent portion) 25 of the mounting surface 24 in the remote control storage section 12 becomes a fulcrum, and the elastic projection 21 and the concave section 103 are disengaged according to the principle of leverage. Since it rises from the part 12, it can be easily taken out.

FIGS. 6 to 9 are views showing main parts in another embodiment of the present invention, and the same reference numerals as those in the above-mentioned embodiment indicate the same or corresponding parts.

In this embodiment, the recesses 103 are formed in the side walls 102 on the remote control 100 side in the same manner as in the previous embodiment, but the elastic projections 51 provided on the both side walls 20 in the remote control storage section 12 are replaced with stand bases. The holding member 50 is formed separately from the part 11. In addition, openings 27 are formed in both side walls 20 in the remote control storage unit 12, and the bottom side opening edges are bent downward to form locking claws 28.

The holding member 50 is a molded product of POM (polyacetal) resin having excellent mechanical strength and abrasion resistance.
It is formed as shown in the parts diagram of FIG. That is,
The holding member 50 has a length equivalent to the width of the remote control storage unit 12, and elastic pieces 53 that stand up via a bent portion 52 for imparting flexibility are formed at both ends thereof. The concave portion 1 on the remote controller 100 side is provided at the upper end of the elastic piece 53.
03 is formed on the lower side of the protrusion 51, which engages with the locking claw 2 formed on the lower edge of the opening 27 of the remote control storage unit 12.
A projection 54 that catches on the projection 8 is formed. A projection 55 is formed on the back side of the elastic projection 51, and a bar-like body 56 projecting on both sides is formed on the back side of the projection 54.

As shown in FIGS. 8 (a) to 8 (c), the holding member 50 constructed as described above is configured such that the elastic pieces 53 at both ends of the holding member 50 are spread by holding the rod-shaped body 56, and the convex portions thereof are formed. 54
Is hooked on the locking claw 28 on the remote control storage unit 12 side, so that the openings 27 formed on both side walls 20 of the remote control storage unit 12 are attached so as to be sandwiched from the rear side of the remote control storage unit 12. The elastic pieces 53 on both ends close the opening 27 so that the remote control
Exposure inside. When viewed from the back side of the remote control storage section 12, the remote control storage section 12 is attached as shown in FIG. A rib 29 is formed on the back side of the stand base 11 to restrict the lateral movement of the protrusion 55 formed on the back side of the elastic projection 51 so that the above attached state is not easily removed. I have.

Even with the above configuration, the remote controller 100 is securely held in the remote controller storage section 12 by storing the remote controller 100 in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment. When moving, the remote controller 100 does not fall off, and damage due to falling can be prevented. Also, in this case, only the recess 103 is formed on the remote controller 100 side.
I don't feel much discomfort when holding 00.

When the stored remote controller 100 is to be removed, the upper end of the remote controller 100 is pressed by pressing the rear upper surface of the remote controller 100 in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment. ) 25 as a fulcrum, the elastic projection 51 and the concave portion 103 are disengaged by the principle of leverage, and the front side of the remote controller 100 rises up from the remote controller storage portion 12, so that the remote controller 100 can be easily taken out.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the stand base portion 11 is formed as a separate component, as described above,
By using a POM resin having excellent mechanical strength and abrasion resistance, or by forming a bent portion 52 for imparting flexibility, a decrease in elasticity due to repeated use is small, and it can withstand long-term use. .

Since the opening 27 formed in the remote control storage section 12 is closed by the elastic piece 53 of the holding member 50, the appearance and the like are not impaired.

FIGS. 10 and 11 are views showing the main parts of still another embodiment of the present invention, wherein the same reference numerals as those of the above-mentioned embodiment indicate the same or corresponding parts.

In this embodiment, a substantially U-shaped cut 105 is formed in both side walls 102 of the remote controller 100,
By forming a gap 106 on the back side, an elastic piece 107 is formed.
And a projection 108 is formed at the lower end thereof.

Also, both side walls 20 in the remote control storage section 12
Is formed with a notch 30 as a concave portion with which the elastic projection 108 engages.

Even with this configuration, the remote controller 100 is firmly held in the remote controller storage section 12 as in the above-described embodiment, so that the remote controller 100 falls off when the electric fan body 1 is moved in this state. No damage can be prevented due to falling.

Also, when removing the stored remote controller 100, the upper end of the rear side of the remote controller 100 is pressed by pressing the upper surface on the rear side of the remote controller 100 in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment. ) 25 becomes a fulcrum, the engagement state of the elastic projection 108 and the notch 30 is released by the principle of leverage, and the front side of the remote controller 100 is
, So that it can be easily taken out.

The elastic projection 108 is provided on the remote controller 1.
Since it can be formed integrally with the P.00, it can be realized at low cost. Further, the side wall 102 of the remote controller 100
Since it is formed on the lower side, it is difficult to see from the outside when the remote controller is stored, and the appearance is not impaired.

[0040]

As described above, according to the present invention, in a fan provided with a remote control storage portion for storing a remote control capable of remotely controlling the fan main body on the upper surface of the stand base portion of the fan main body, both side walls in the remote control storage portion are provided. The remote control can be moved when the remote control is stored in the storage section on the upper surface of the stand base by forming elastic projections that protrude from the remote control and forming recesses on both sides of the remote control where the elastic projections on the remote control storage section engage. Does not fall off, and damage due to falling can be prevented. In addition, since a concave portion may be formed on the remote controller side, the user does not feel much discomfort when holding the remote controller.

Further, the elastic projection is formed by forming a projection on an elastic piece obtained by forming a substantially U-shaped cut in both side walls of the remote control storage section, so that the storage section on the upper surface of the stand base can be provided. Because it can be formed integrally,
It can be realized at low cost.

Further, a holding member is provided so as to sandwich openings formed on both side walls of the remote control storage section from the rear side of the remote control storage section, and the elastic projections are provided on both ends of the holding member. By forming a projection on the elastic piece exposed in the remote control storage unit so as to close the opening, the holding member can be formed of, for example, a POM resin having excellent mechanical strength and abrasion resistance. Since a bent portion to be provided can be formed, the elasticity due to repeated use is small, and the device can withstand long-term use.

On the other hand, in a fan having a remote control storage portion for storing a remote control capable of remotely controlling the fan main body on the upper surface of a stand base portion of the fan main body, elastic projections are provided on both side walls of the remote control, and both sides of the remote control storage portion are provided. By forming a concave portion on the wall where the elastic protrusion on the remote control side is engaged, as described above, the remote control does not fall off when the remote control is stored in the storage portion on the upper surface of the stand base, and is damaged by falling. Etc. can be prevented.

Further, the bottom surface of the remote control storage portion has a mounting surface on which the remote control is mounted including the engagement position of the elastic projection and the concave portion, and an end of the remote control storage portion extends from the end of the mounting surface. Since the depth is gradually increased toward the side, by pressing the upper surface of the corresponding end side of the remote control, the end of the mounting surface described above becomes a fulcrum, and by the principle of leverage, The engagement between the projection and the recess is released, and the other end of the remote control rises from the storage portion, so that the remote control can be easily taken out.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an enlarged view showing a main part of a fan according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG. 1 (a) is a top view of a storage part storing a remote controller, and FIG.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part of FIG. 1 (b).

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the storage section viewed from a side, and FIG.
Shows a state where the remote controller is stored, and (b) shows an operation of removing the remote controller.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the electric fan.

FIG. 5 is a top view showing the stand base portion with the support portion removed.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part showing another embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 7A and 7B are component diagrams of a holding member used in the embodiment, in which FIG. 7A is a plan view, FIG. 7B is a side view, FIG. 7C is a front view, and FIG. Sectional drawing, (e) is CC sectional view similarly, (f) is DD sectional view similarly.

FIG. 8 is a view showing a step of attaching the holding member.
It is attached as shown in (c) through (b) from (a).

FIG. 9 is a view of the mounting state of the holding member as viewed from the back side of the remote control storage unit.

FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of a main part showing still another embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG.
(B) is the EE sectional view.

FIG. 11 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part of FIG. 10 (b).

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Fan main body 11 Stand base part 12 Remote control storage part 20 Side wall 21 Elastic protrusion 22 Notch 23 Elastic piece 24 Mounting surface 25 Lower mounting surface lower end (fulcrum) 26 Storage lower end 27 Opening 30 Notch (recess) 50 Holding Member 51 Elastic projection 53 Elastic piece 100 Remote control 102 Side wall 103 Recess 106 Gap 107 Elastic piece 108 Elastic projection

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An upper surface of a stand base of a fan body,
An electric fan provided with a remote control storage portion for storing a remote control capable of remotely controlling a fan main body, wherein elastic protrusions protruding from both side walls in the remote control storage portion are provided, and elastic protrusions on the side of the remote control storage portion are provided on both side walls of the remote control. An electric fan characterized by forming a concave portion with which is engaged. 2. The electric fan according to claim 1, wherein the elastic projection is formed by forming a projection on an elastic piece obtained by forming a substantially U-shaped cut in both side walls of the remote control storage section. . 3. A holding member which is attached so as to sandwich openings formed on both side walls of the remote control storage portion from the rear side of the remote control storage portion, wherein the elastic projections are provided on both ends of the holding member. 2. The electric fan according to claim 1, wherein a projection is formed on an elastic piece exposed in the remote control storage portion so as to close the opening. 4. On the upper surface of the stand base of the fan body,
An electric fan having a remote control storage section for storing a remote control capable of remotely controlling a fan main body, wherein elastic projections are provided on both side walls of the remote control, and the elastic projections on the remote control side engage with both side walls in the remote control storage section. An electric fan characterized by forming a concave portion. 5. A bottom surface of the remote control storage portion has a mounting surface on which a remote control is mounted including an engagement position between the elastic projection and the concave portion, and an end of the mounting surface defines a position of the remote control storage portion. The electric fan according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the electric fan is formed so that a depth gradually increases toward an end.