JP2005027693A - Hand drying device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a hand drying device capable of reducing noise and preventing scattering of waterdrops to the outside. <P>SOLUTION: An outlet nozzle 7 for blowing out warm air toward a water tray 5 is mounted in a drying chamber 6 with the water tray 5 on the base. The drying chamber 6 is nearly C-shaped and mounted under a warm air generating means 4. A cushioning member 8 made of a sponge-like material is mounted on the water tray 5 on the base of the drying chamber 6 with which warm air blown out of the outlet nozzle 7 collides, so that the hand drying device can reduce nose and prevent scattering of waterdrops to the outside. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a hand drying device that scatters and removes water droplets attached to a washed hand.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The conventional hand drying apparatus is provided with a protruding wall that reduces noise generated by high-speed airflow from the blowout nozzle colliding with the bottom surface of the drying chamber (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
[0003]
Patent Document 2 describes a technique for integrally forming a groove on the bottom wall surface of the water receiving portion for reliably preventing water droplets and the like from scattering to the periphery.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-11-169317 ([0017] to [0018] FIG. 1)
[Patent Document 2]
JP 2000-5096 A ([0008] to [0010] FIGS. 1 to 3)
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In such a conventional hand-drying apparatus, high-pressure air is blown from the blowing nozzle toward the water receiving tray, so that the high-pressure air collides with the water receiving tray and noise is generated. There is a problem that it occurs, and it is required to reduce noise.
[0006]
In addition, when the wet hand is inserted into the drying chamber, the wind blown from the blow nozzle at high speed collides with the water tray with water droplets, and turbulent air splashes and jumps over the water tray so that the user's clothes, washbasin, floor There is a problem of scattering on the surface and wall surface, and it is required to prevent water splashing.
[0007]
In addition, there is a problem that a strange odor is generated from the residual water remaining in the water tray, and it is required to prevent the odor and allow the residual water to be easily drained.
[0008]
The present invention solves the problems of such a conventional hand drying apparatus, and provides a hand drying apparatus that can reduce noise and prevent water droplets from being scattered outside and the generation of a strange odor. It is aimed.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the hand drying device of the present invention has a substantially C-shape provided with hot air generating means comprising an air blower and a heating element provided on the upper side, and a lower side of the hot air generating means. A drying chamber provided with a water receiving tray on the bottom surface, and a blowing nozzle that blows hot air generated by the hot air generating means toward the water receiving tray in the drying chamber, and a water receiving tray provided on the bottom surface of the drying chamber. A buffer member formed of a sponge-like substance with which hot air blown out from the blowing nozzle collides is disposed.
[0010]
According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a hand-drying apparatus that can reduce noise and can splash water droplets to the outside.
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The present invention comprises a warm air generating means comprising an air blower and a heating element provided on the upper side, a substantially C-shaped drying chamber provided on the bottom side of the hot air generating means, A drying nozzle that blows out hot air generated by the hot air generating means toward the water tray in the drying chamber, and the hot air blown from the blowing nozzle collides with the water tray provided on the bottom surface of the drying chamber A cushioning member formed of a sponge-like substance is disposed, and when the hot air blown at high speed from the blowing nozzle and water droplets adhering to the hand are sent to the water receiving tray, it is provided on the water receiving tray. The impact is absorbed by colliding with the cushioning member formed of the sponge-like substance, and the turbulence is rectified by the bubbles of the cushioning member, so that the splash of water is absorbed along with the sound absorption.
[0012]
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[0013]
【Example】
(Example 1)
As shown in FIG. 1, a hot air generating means 4 composed of a heating device 3 including a blower 2 and a PTC heater is provided on the upper side of the main body 1. A drying chamber 6 that has a water receiving tray 5 and dries hands washed with water is provided, and a blowing nozzle 7 that blows hot air generated by the hot air generating means 4 toward the water receiving tray 5 at a high speed at the upper portion of the drying chamber 6. A buffer member 8 formed of a sponge-like substance colliding with high-speed hot air blown from the blowing nozzle 7 is disposed on the water tray 5 provided on the bottom surface of the drying chamber 6, and the drying chamber 6 is washed. When a hand is inserted, it is detected by a sensor (not shown), and the hot air generating means 4 is configured to operate.
[0014]
In the above configuration, when a hand washed with water is inserted into the drying chamber 6, the hot air generating means 4 is automatically operated, and the hot air generated by the hot air generating means 4 is blown out from the blowing nozzle 7 to the hand. The adhering water droplets are blown off by the wind and received by the water receiving tray 5, and the hands are dried by the hot air.
[0015]
And even if the warm air blown from the blowing nozzle 7 is blown directly to the water receiving tray 5, it collides with the buffer member 8 provided on the water receiving tray 5, and the impact is absorbed by the function of the sponge-like substance of the buffer member 8. At the same time, the splash of water is absorbed.
[0016]
According to the hand dryer of the first embodiment of the present invention, the hot air generating means 4 including the blower 2 and the heating element 3 provided on the upper side of the main body 1 and the lower side of the hot air generating means 4 are provided. A drying chamber 6 having a substantially C shape and provided with a water receiving tray 5 on the bottom surface, and a blowing nozzle 7 for blowing hot air generated by the hot air generating means 4 toward the water receiving tray 5 in the drying chamber 6. Since a buffer member 8 formed of a sponge-like substance that collides with hot air blown from the blowing nozzle 7 is disposed on the water receiving tray 5 provided on the bottom surface of the hot water, the hot air is sent from the blowing nozzle 7 to the drying chamber 6. When this occurs, the noise generated in the drying chamber 6 is reduced by the buffer member 8, and water droplets adhering to the washed hands can be prevented from scattering outside the water receiving tray 5.
[0017]
(Example 2)
As shown in FIG. 2, it is set as the structure which provided the shape of the concave dimple 9 on the surface of the buffer member 8A.
[0018]
In the above configuration, even if the warm air blown from the blowing nozzle (not shown) is blown directly to the water receiving tray 5, it collides with the buffer member 8A provided on the water receiving tray 5 and the shape of the dimple 9 of the buffer member 8A. By absorbing the shock and rectifying the turbulent air flow, it is possible to absorb sound absorption and water rebound.
[0019]
Thus, according to the hand dryer of Example 2 of this invention, since the shape of the dimple 9 was provided in the buffer member 8A, it collides with the water receiving tray 5 when it blows at high speed toward the water receiving tray 5 from the blowing nozzle. In addition to reducing high-frequency noise generated in this way, when a wet hand is inserted into the drying chamber 6, hot air blown at high speed from the blowing nozzle collides with the water receiving tray 5 together with water droplets, and water splashes due to turbulence It is possible to prevent splashing of water droplets that are generated and jump over the water tray 5 and splash on the user's clothes, washbasin, floor and wall.
[0020]
(Example 3)
As shown in FIG. 3, it is set as the structure which formed many protrusions 10 in the surface of the buffer member 8B.
[0021]
In the above configuration, even when the hot air blown from the blow nozzle is blown directly to the water receiving tray 5, it collides with the buffer member 8B provided on the water receiving tray 5, and the impact is absorbed by the protrusion 10 provided on the buffer member 8B. By rectifying the turbulent airflow, it is possible to absorb sound absorption and water splash.
[0022]
Thus, according to the hand dryer of Example 3 of this invention, since many protrusion 10 was formed in the surface of the buffer member 8B, when it blows at high speed toward the water receiving tray 5 from a blowing nozzle, a water receiving tray It is possible to absorb and reduce the noise in the middle and low wave region generated by colliding with the water 5, and when the wet hand is inserted into the drying chamber 6, the hot air blown at high speed from the blowing nozzle together with the water droplets is received in the water receiving tray 5. It is possible to prevent splashing of water droplets splashing on the user's clothes, wash basin, floor surface, and wall surface by splashing water due to turbulent air flow and jumping over the water receiving tray 5.
[0023]
(Example 4)
As shown in FIG. 4, the cushioning member 8 </ b> C is configured to have a mountain shape with the central portion 11 where the hot air blown from the blowout nozzle 7 collides with the apex.
[0024]
In the above configuration, even if the warm air blown from the blowing nozzle 7 is blown directly to the water receiving tray 5, the air is blown from the blowing nozzle 7 by the buffer member 8C formed in the water receiving tray 5 in a mountain shape with the central portion 11 at the top. Sound can be absorbed by causing the impact of the warm air and the water droplets adhering to the wet hand to collide with the apex portion of the mountain shape having the central portion 11 which is the lowest repulsion portion as the apex.
[0025]
Thus, according to the hand dryer of Example 4 of this invention, since the buffer member 8C was formed in the mountain shape centering on the central part 11 with which the hot air blown from the blowing nozzle 7 collides, the blowing nozzle 7 The impact of the wind from the water and the impact of the water droplets from the wet hand on the apex portion at the lowest pressure portion can reduce the noise in the middle and low frequency region generated during drying at the time of air blowing at a low cost, and the buffer member 8C. The total volume of can be reduced.
[0026]
(Example 5)
As shown in FIG. 5, it is set as the structure which provided the water droplet scattering prevention part 12 which consists of sponge materials provided so that a water droplet might not splash on the side surface of the water receiving tray 5A provided in 6 A of drying chambers.
[0027]
In the above configuration, the wind blown at high speed from the blowing nozzle and the water droplets adhering to the wet hand collide with the bottom surface of the water receiving tray 5A, and the water splashed around the side surface is made of a sponge material provided on the side surface of the water receiving tray 5A. In addition to being absorbed by the water droplet scattering prevention unit 12, it is possible to absorb the splash of water by rectifying the active air flow with the bubbles of the sponge material.
[0028]
As described above, according to the hand drying apparatus of Example 5 of the present invention, the water droplet scattering prevention unit 12 made of a sponge material is provided on the side surface of the water receiving tray 5A provided in the drying chamber 6A so as not to splash water droplets. When the wet hand is inserted into the drying chamber 6A, the wind blown from the blow nozzle at high speed collides with the water receiving tray 5A together with water droplets, and splashes in the turbulent air flow, jumps over the water receiving tray 5A and the user's clothes and washstand. It can be prevented from scattering on the floor and wall surface.
[0029]
(Example 6)
As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, an enclosure 15 formed of a sponge material provided with a hand insertion hole 14 in which a hand can be inserted into the drying chamber 6 </ b> B in a shape surrounding the opening portion 13 of the drying chamber 6 </ b> B is provided. A circulating air flow inlet 16 provided with a filter and an infrared light receiving element 17 provided for controlling the operation are provided so that the wind blown from 7 and sent to the water receiving tray 5 is circulated to the blower 2. .
[0030]
In the above configuration, when a wet hand is inserted into the drying chamber 6B through the hand insertion hole 14 provided in the enclosure 15, the hot air generating means 4 is detected by the infrared light receiving element 17 and the water is discharged from the blowing nozzle 7. Water droplets that are blown toward the tray 5 and adhere to the hand are scattered. At this time, since the opening 15 of the drying chamber 6B is provided with the enclosure 15, the hands are dried without splashing water droplets outside the drying chamber 6B. And is circulated to the hot air generating means 4.
[0031]
Thus, according to the hand drying apparatus of Example 6 of the present invention, it is formed of a sponge material provided with a hand insertion hole 14 into which the hand can be inserted into the drying chamber 6B in a shape surrounding the opening 13 of the drying chamber 6B. Since the enclosure 15 is provided, it is possible to prevent the noise generated by the high-speed wind blown from the blowing nozzle 7 toward the water receiving tray 5 from colliding with the water receiving tray 5 from leaking out of the drying chamber 6B by the enclosure 15; In addition, the water droplets adhering to the wet hand and the high-speed wind blown from the blowout nozzle 7 prevent the fine waterdrops generated by colliding with the water receiving tray 5 from coming out of the drying chamber 6B by the enclosure 15, and the user's clothes and It can be prevented from splashing on the washstand, floor, and wall.
[0032]
In addition, it is possible to prevent clogging in the circulating air flow inlet 16 provided with a filter and prevent the drying performance from deteriorating by preventing the dust that enters the drying chamber 6B from being enclosed by the enclosure 15. In the initial state, the PTC heater type heating element 3 is low in sound, the blowing temperature is low, the dry state is lowered, the user can be prevented from feeling cold in winter, and hand detection is possible depending on the position and illuminance of indoor lighting By providing the enclosure 15, it is possible to prevent the light receiving sensitivity of the infrared light receiving element 17 from being lowered and the detection range to be narrowed by direct illumination light entering the part.
[0033]
(Example 7)
As shown in FIG. 8, a shape surrounding the opening 13 of the drying chamber 6C is provided with a slit 18 so that a hand can be inserted into the drying chamber 6C, and an enclosure 15A formed of a sponge material.
[0034]
In the above configuration, the wet hand is inserted into the drying chamber 6C through the slit 18 provided in the enclosure 15A to dry the hand.
[0035]
As described above, according to the hand drying apparatus of Example 7 of the present invention, the slit 18 is provided in the shape surrounding the opening 13 of the drying chamber 6C so that the hand can be inserted into the drying chamber 6C, and is formed of a sponge material. Since the enclosure 15A is provided, noise and fine water droplets generated in the drying chamber 6C are prevented from leaking out of the drying chamber 6C by the enclosure 15A, and noise leaking out of the drying chamber 6C and scattering of water droplets can be prevented.
[0036]
Further, since the hole for inserting the hand is formed in the enclosure 15A by the slit 18, the gap between the hand and the peripheral portion of the slit 18 is reduced, and the opening of the hand insertion hole is opened when the hand is not inserted. The area is reduced, and it is possible to prevent dust from entering the drying chamber 6C.
[0037]
(Example 8)
As shown in FIG. 9, it is set as the structure which formed the buffer member 8D with the waterproof felt.
[0038]
In the above configuration, even when the warm air blown from the blow nozzle 7 is blown directly to the water receiving tray 5, it collides with the buffer member 8D made of a water-resistant felt material provided on the water receiving tray 5, the shock is absorbed, and the sound absorption, Can absorb the splash of water.
[0039]
As described above, according to the hand drying apparatus of Example 8 of the present invention, since the buffer member 8D is formed of water-resistant felt, noise can be reduced and water splashing can be prevented, and the water-resistant felt is inexpensive. The cost can be reduced by being.
[0040]
Example 9
As shown in FIG. 10, the buffer member 8E is formed of pumice.
[0041]
In the above configuration, even when the warm air blown from the blowing nozzle 7 is blown directly toward the water receiving tray 5, it collides with the buffer member 8E made of pumice provided in the water receiving tray 5, and the shock is absorbed and absorbed. Become.
[0042]
Thus, according to the hand dryer of Example 9 of this invention, since the buffer member 8E was formed with pumice, the fall of the sound absorption performance by water absorption can be prevented by the buffer member 8E which does not absorb water.
[0043]
(Example 10)
As shown in FIG. 11, the buffer member 8 </ b> F formed of a sponge material is bonded to the water tray 5 through a high specific gravity rubber 19.
[0044]
In the above configuration, even if the warm air blown from the blowing nozzle 7 is blown directly toward the water receiving tray 5, it collides with the buffer member 8F provided on the water receiving tray 5 via the rubber 19, absorbing the shock and absorbing the sound. Will be.
[0045]
Thus, according to the hand drying apparatus of Example 10 of the present invention, the cushioning member 8F formed of a sponge material is bonded to the water receiving tray 5 via the high specific gravity rubber 19, so that the high specific gravity rubber 19 By adhering, vibration damping is improved and noise in the low frequency region can be reduced.
[0046]
(Example 11)
As shown in FIG. 12, it is set as the structure which added the antibacterial material to the buffer member 8G.
[0047]
In the above configuration, even when the warm air blown from the blow nozzle (not shown) is blown directly toward the water receiving tray 5, it collides with the buffer member 8G to which the antibacterial material is added, and the impact is absorbed and sound is absorbed. Residual water remaining in the water tray 5 is antibacterial.
[0048]
Thus, according to the hand dryer of Example 11 of this invention, since the antibacterial material was added to the buffer member 8G, the generation | occurrence | production of the odor of the residual water remaining in the water receiving tray 5 is added to the buffer member 8G. Prevented with wood.
[0049]
(Example 12)
As shown in FIG. 13, the buffer member 8H is configured to contain an adsorbent.
[0050]
In the above configuration, the water droplets blown off from the wet hands by the warm air are accumulated in the water receiving tray 5, and the residual water remaining in the water receiving tray 5 is adsorbed by the adsorbent contained in the buffer member 8H, and the buffer member 8H is It can drain by removing it.
[0051]
Thus, according to the hand-drying apparatus of Example 12 of the present invention, since the buffer member 8H is configured to include the adsorbent, it is possible to reduce the maintenance cost for draining the residual water, and buffer the residual water. By making it adsorb | suck to the member 8H, it transfers to the replacement | exchange operation | work of the buffer member 8H from a drainage operation | work, and the washing operation | work of the water receiving tray 5 can also be reduced.
[0052]
(Example 13)
As shown in FIG. 14, the buffer member 8J is configured to include an adsorbent and a color change agent.
[0053]
In the above configuration, water droplets that have been wiped off from the wet hands by hot air accumulate in the water receiving tray 5 and the residual water in the water receiving tray 5 is adsorbed by the adsorbent contained in the buffer member 8J, and the adsorption of the residual water proceeds. Accordingly, the buffer member 8J is discolored by the color change agent contained in the buffer member 8J, and it can be seen that a predetermined amount of residual water is adsorbed to the buffer member 8J, and the replacement time of the buffer member 8J can be known.
[0054]
Thus, according to the hand drying apparatus of Example 13 of the present invention, since the adsorbent and the color change agent are included in the buffer member 8J, there is no water level window for recognizing the water level of the water remaining in the water receiving tray 5, and therefore the residual. Even when the water drainage maintenance time is unknown, the buffer member 8J is discolored by the action of the color changing agent according to the amount of residual water adsorbed on the buffer member 8J, and the maintenance time can be known.
[0055]
(Example 14)
As shown in FIG. 15, it is set as the structure which included the desiccant in the buffer member 8K.
[0056]
In the above configuration, the water droplets that have been wiped off from the wet hands by the warm air accumulate in the water receiving tray 5 and the residual water in the water receiving tray 5 is dried by the desiccant contained in the buffer member 8K.
[0057]
As described above, according to the hand drying apparatus of Example 14 of the present invention, since the desiccant is included in the buffer member 8K, the residual water in the water tray 5 is retained by the desiccant contained in the buffer member 8K provided in the water tray 5. As a result, the maintenance cost for draining residual water can be reduced.
[0058]
(Example 15)
As shown in FIG. 16, it is set as the structure which provided the germicidal lamp 20 which irradiates the buffer member 8L.
[0059]
In the said structure, even if the buffer member 8L provided in the water receiving tray 5 is immersed in water, it can irradiate and sterilize with the germicidal lamp 20, and can prevent generation | occurrence | production of a strange odor.
[0060]
Thus, according to the hand dryer of Example 15 of this invention, since the germicidal lamp 20 which irradiates the buffer member 8L is provided, generation | occurrence | production of the off-flavor from residual water can be prevented.
[0061]
(Example 16)
As shown in FIG. 17, the infrared heater 21 for drying the buffer member 8M is provided at the lower part of the drying chamber 6D.
[0062]
In the above-described configuration, water droplets that have been wiped off from the wet hands by hot air are accumulated in the water receiving tray 5 provided with the buffer member 8M. However, the infrared heater 21 provided at the lower portion of the drying chamber 6D passes the water receiving tray 5 through the water receiving tray 5. Then, the buffer member 8M is heated, and the residual water is evaporated and dried.
[0063]
Thus, according to the hand drying apparatus of Example 16 of the present invention, since the infrared heater 21 for drying the buffer member 8M is provided in the lower part of the drying chamber 6D, residual water remaining in the water tray 5 and the buffer member 8M Heating by the infrared heater 21 causes residual water to evaporate, and the maintenance cost for draining the residual water can be reduced.
[0064]
(Example 17)
As shown in FIG. 18, the infrared heater 21 </ b> A is provided in the upper part in the drying chamber 6 </ b> E, and the buffer member 8 </ b> N provided in the wet hand and the water tray 5 is dried.
[0065]
In the above configuration, when a wet hand is inserted into the drying chamber 6E, the hand is warmed by the infrared heater 21A, the cold wind feeling is alleviated, and the remaining water in the water tray 5 and the buffer member 8N is dried.
[0066]
Thus, according to the hand drying apparatus of Example 17 of the present invention, the infrared heater 21A is provided in the upper part in the drying chamber 6E, and the wet hands and the buffer member 8N are dried. Since the type of heating element 3 has a low temperature, the blowing temperature is low and the drying performance is low. In addition, the user does not feel the feeling of cold wind in winter, and the residual water is dried by the radiant heat of the infrared heater 21A. Warm up the water to relieve the feeling of cold wind and dry the wet hands.
[0067]
(Example 18)
As shown in FIG. 19, the infrared heater 21B is provided on the lower side of the drying chamber 6F, and the hand is dried by the warm air from the blowing nozzle 7A and the radiant heat of the infrared heater 21B.
[0068]
In the above configuration, a wet hand is inserted into the drying chamber 6F, and when drying, the hand is dried by receiving warm air blown from the blowout nozzle 7A and radiant heat from the infrared heater 21B.
[0069]
Thus, according to the hand drying apparatus of Example 18 of the present invention, the infrared heater 21B is provided on the lower side portion of the drying chamber 6F, and the hand is dried by the warm air from the blowing nozzle 7A and the radiant heat of the infrared heater 21B. Both sides of the wet hand can be dried at the same time, and the wet hand can be speed-dried.
[0070]
【The invention's effect】
As is clear from the above embodiments, according to the present invention, the hot air generating means comprising the blower and the heating element provided on the upper side, and the substantially C-shaped bottom surface provided on the lower side of the hot air generating means. A drying chamber provided with a water receiving tray, and a blowing nozzle that blows hot air generated by the hot air generating means toward the water receiving tray in the drying chamber, and a water receiving tray provided on the bottom surface of the drying chamber, Since the shock absorbing member formed by the sponge-like substance colliding with the hot air blown out from the blowing nozzle is disposed, noise generated in the drying chamber during blowing from the blowing nozzle can be reduced, and the outside of the water receiving tray Thus, it is possible to provide an effective hand drying device that can prevent water droplets from being scattered.
[0071]
Moreover, since the dimple shape is provided in the buffer member, it is possible to reduce high frequency noise generated in the drying chamber and to prevent water droplets from being scattered.
[0072]
In addition, since a large number of protrusions are formed on the surface of the buffer member, it is possible to reduce noise in the middle and low frequency range and to prevent water droplets from being scattered.
[0073]
Further, since the buffer member is formed in a mountain shape with the central portion where the hot air blown from the blowout nozzle collides as an apex, noise generated in the drying chamber can be reduced at low cost.
[0074]
Moreover, since the water droplet scattering prevention part which consists of sponge materials provided so that a water droplet may not scatter is provided in the side surface of the water tray provided in a drying chamber, it can prevent that a water droplet splashes and is contaminated out of a water tray.
[0075]
In addition, since the enclosure formed of a sponge material provided with a hand insertion hole through which the hand can be inserted into the drying chamber in a shape surrounding the opening of the drying chamber is provided, noise generated in the drying chamber can be silenced, and In addition, it is possible to prevent fine water droplets from splashing outside the water pan, prevent dust from entering the drying chamber, prevent clogging of the filter provided in the circulation air flow inlet, and prevent drying performance from deteriorating. In addition, it is possible to improve the drying performance by raising the temperature of the hot air, to sense the feeling of cold air, and to prevent the detection range from becoming narrow due to the influence of indoor lighting.
[0076]
Further, since the slit is provided so that the hand can be inserted into the drying chamber in a shape surrounding the opening portion of the drying chamber and the enclosure formed of the sponge material is provided, noise leaking from the drying chamber can be reduced.
[0077]
Further, since the buffer member is formed of water-resistant felt, it is possible to reduce costs and noise.
[0078]
Moreover, since the buffer member was formed of pumice, it can be used without deteriorating the sound absorption performance.
[0079]
In addition, since the buffer member is made of a sponge material and bonded to the water tray via rubber, noise in the low frequency region can be reduced.
[0080]
Moreover, since the antibacterial material is added to the buffer member, it is possible to prevent the generation of a strange odor of residual water due to the antibacterial.
[0081]
Moreover, since it was set as the structure which contains an adsorbent in a buffer member, the relaxation operation | work of the residual water drainage and the washing | cleaning operation | work of a water tray can be reduced.
[0082]
Moreover, since the adsorbent and the color change agent are included in the buffer member, the maintenance time of the residual water can be known.
[0083]
Moreover, since it was set as the structure which contains a desiccant in a buffer member, the maintenance cost concerning drainage of residual water can be reduced.
[0084]
Moreover, since the germicidal lamp which irradiates a buffer member was provided, generation | occurrence | production of a strange odor can be prevented by sterilization.
[0085]
Further, since the infrared heater for drying the buffer member is provided at the lower part of the drying chamber, the maintenance cost for draining the residual water can be reduced.
[0086]
In addition, since the infrared heater is provided in the upper part of the drying chamber and the wet hands and the buffer member are dried, the hands can be warmed by radiant heat, the feeling of cold air can be reduced, and the drying performance can be improved.
[0087]
In addition, an infrared heater is provided on the lower side of the drying chamber, and the hands are dried with warm air from the blow nozzle and the radiant heat of the infrared heater, so speed drying can be achieved by drying from both the upper and lower sides of the wet hand. it can.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a hand dryer according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a hand dryer according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a hand dryer according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a hand dryer according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a sectional view of the hand dryer. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a hand dryer according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a sectional view of the hand dryer according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of a hand-drying apparatus according to Embodiment 9 of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of a hand-drying apparatus according to Embodiment 10 of the present invention. 13 is a perspective view of a hand drying device according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a hand drying device according to a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a hand drying device according to the fourteenth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of a hand-drying apparatus according to a fifteenth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view of a hand-drying apparatus according to a sixteenth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of a hand dryer according to Example 18 of the present invention.
2 Blower 3 Heating element 4 Hot air generating means 5 Water tray 5A Water tray 6 Drying chamber 6A Drying chamber 6B Drying chamber 6C Drying chamber 6D Drying chamber 6E Drying chamber 6F Drying chamber 7 Blowing nozzle 7A Blowing nozzle 8 Buffer member 8A Buffer member 8B Buffer member 8C Buffer member 8D Buffer member 8E Buffer member 8F Buffer member 8G Buffer member 8J Buffer member 8K Buffer member 8L Buffer member 8M Buffer member 8N Buffer member 9 Dimple 10 Projection 11 Center portion 12 Water flow scattering prevention portion 13 Open portion 14 Hand insertion slot 15 Enclosure 15A Enclosure 18 Slit 19 Rubber 20 Sterilization lamp 21 Infrared heater 21A Infrared heater 21B Infrared heater

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A hot air generating means comprising an air blower and a heating element provided on the upper side, a drying chamber having a substantially C-shape provided on the lower side of the hot air generating means and having a water receiving tray on the bottom surface, A sponge nozzle that blows out the hot air generated by the hot air generating means toward the water tray, and the hot air blown from the blow nozzle collides with the water tray provided on the bottom surface of the drying chamber The hand-drying apparatus which provided the buffer member formed by this. The hand dryer according to claim 1, wherein the buffer member has a dimple shape. The hand dryer according to claim 1, wherein a number of protrusions are formed on the surface of the buffer member. The hand dryer according to claim 1, wherein the cushioning member is formed in a mountain shape with the central portion where hot air blown from the blowout nozzle collides as an apex. The hand-drying device according to claim 1, wherein a water droplet scattering prevention unit made of a sponge material is provided on a side surface of a water tray provided in the drying chamber so that the water droplets are not scattered. The hand drying apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an enclosure formed of a sponge material provided with a hand insertion hole through which a hand can be inserted into the drying chamber in a shape surrounding the opening of the drying chamber. The hand drying apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a slit is provided so that a hand can be inserted into the drying chamber in a shape surrounding the opening portion of the drying chamber, and an enclosure formed of a sponge material is provided. The hand dryer according to claim 1, wherein the buffer member is formed of a water-resistant felt. The hand dryer according to claim 1, wherein the buffer member is made of pumice. The hand dryer according to claim 1, wherein the buffer member is formed of a sponge material and is bonded to the water receiving tray through rubber. The hand dryer according to claim 1, wherein an antibacterial agent is added to the buffer member. The hand dryer according to claim 1, wherein the buffer member includes an adsorbent. The hand dryer according to claim 1, wherein the buffer member includes an adsorbent and a color change agent. The hand dryer according to claim 1, wherein the buffer member includes a desiccant. The hand dryer according to claim 1, further comprising a germicidal lamp that irradiates the buffer member. The hand dryer according to claim 1, wherein an infrared heater for drying the buffer member is provided at a lower portion of the drying chamber. The hand dryer according to claim 1, wherein an infrared heater is provided in an upper part of the drying chamber to dry the wet hands and the buffer member. The hand drying apparatus according to claim 1, wherein an infrared heater is provided on a lower side portion of the drying chamber, and the hand is dried by warm air from the blowout nozzle and radiant heat of the infrared heater.

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