JP2008202871A - Wind direction changing device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve operability of an operation part, by widely securing the operation part in a top surface part of a body, by expanding an air blowing range of blowout air. <P>SOLUTION: The top surface part 2 of the body 1 is longitudinally divided, and blowing air can be supplied over a wide range from a blowout port 6 up to the horizontal direction from the upper direction by a louver 5 arranged in a top surface rear part 2b. While securing a wide air blowing range, the operation part 3 can be widely secured in another one top surface front part 2a by arranging a handle 4 so as to surround the periphery of the blowout port 6. The wind direction changing device capable of improving operability and visibility of the operation part 3, can be provided. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a wind direction changing device used for an air outlet of an air conditioner such as a dehumidifier.

  Conventionally, this type of wind direction changing device has been known in which an operation portion is provided on the front surface of the main body or an inclined surface in order to open the air outlet from the upward direction to the horizontal direction (for example, Patent Document 1). reference).

  The wind direction changing device will be described below with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 7, the air outlet 102 opens on the top surface of the main body 101 from the upper direction to the horizontal direction, and a louver 103 is provided on the upper portion of the air outlet 102. The handle 104 is provided on the rear side of the main body with respect to the air outlet 102. Since the top surface of the main body is occupied by the air outlet 102 and the handle 104, the operation unit 105 is disposed on the inclined surface of the front surface of the main body.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-267203 (FIGS. 1, 6, 7, and 8)

  In such a wind direction changing device, the operation unit is arranged on a surface other than the top surface, or the handle is arranged around the operation unit, so that the operability is sacrificed or the range of the operation unit is narrowed. Therefore, there is a demand for a wind direction changing device that can secure a wide operation section while expanding the air blowing range.

  The present invention solves the above-described conventional problems, and provides a wind direction changing device that can widen the blowing range of blown air, secure a wide operation portion on the top surface of the main body, and improve the operability of the handle. The purpose is to do.

  In order to achieve the above object, the wind direction changing device of the present invention is provided with a main body provided with a blowing means, a top surface portion formed on the main body, which is a substantially flat surface, and a top surface front portion provided by dividing the top surface portion into the front and the rear. And a rear portion of the top surface, an operation portion provided at the front portion of the top surface, a louver and handle that are rotatably formed to form the rear portion of the top surface, and a blower that opens in communication with the blowing means below the louver. An outlet is provided, and the handle surrounds at least the outlet.

  In the second problem solving means, the handle surrounds the louver.

  Further, the third problem solving means provides a boundary line that separates the top surface front part and the top surface rear part, and the operation unit provided in the top surface front part is arranged based on the boundary line.

  The fourth problem solving means is that the boundary line that separates the top surface front part and the top surface rear part is a single straight line that crosses the top surface part, and the upper end side of the operation unit is aligned with the boundary line, and the louver and The bottom end of the handle is combined.

  Further, the fifth problem-solving means has a horizontal ventilation opening that opens to the rear of the main body when the louver is in a horizontal state, and is provided so that the blowing direction can be changed between the upward direction and the horizontal direction by the rotating operation of the louver. When the handle is tilted, the handle surrounds the horizontal vent.

  According to a sixth problem solving means, the handle forms a part of a horizontal ventilation opening.

  According to a seventh problem solving means, the handle includes a pair of support portions and a grip portion provided integrally with the support portion, and the support portion is provided with a bent portion.

  The eighth problem-solving means is such that the grip portion of the handle has a substantially triangular cross section, and the lower surface of the grip portion is flat when the handle is at the maximum standing position.

  In the ninth problem solving means, the rotation axis of the louver is arranged from the center of the louver depth, and the lower part sinks from the top surface part when the louver stands.

  According to a tenth problem solving means, a drive motor for rotating the louver is accommodated in the motor housing, and the motor housing is disposed immediately below the louver, and the louver is rotated to contact the motor housing. It will be in a horizontal state by touching.

  By these means, it is possible to obtain a wind direction changing device that can widen the blowing range of the blown air, secure a wide operation portion on the top surface of the main body, and improve the operability of the handle.

  According to the present invention, the operation unit can be secured in a wide range on the top surface portion of the main body, and an ample layout is possible without interfering with the presence of the handle, thereby providing a dehumidifying device with good operability.

  Moreover, since the grip part of a handle | steering-wheel becomes wide, it can respond to various conveyance uses, such as the case where it lifts directly with the vicinity of the center of a grip part, and the case of pulling with the end of a grip part.

  Even if the handle is provided within the limited range of the top surface of the main body, the louver can be arranged near the center of the top surface, and air can be efficiently blown from the upper center of the main body.

  In addition, since the upper end of the operation unit coincides with the boundary line, a layout in which switch buttons and the like of the operation unit are arranged in an orderly manner with respect to the boundary line can be achieved, so that switch operability is improved.

  In addition, since the upper end of the operation unit is a straight line, the operation unit can be secured widely, so that switch buttons, indicator lights, and the like can be arranged in an easy-to-understand manner, thereby increasing the operational feeling.

  In addition, since the boundary line between the operation unit, the louver, and the handle is a straight line, the arrangement of the planar parts can be easily understood, and the appearance can be improved.

  In addition, since the handle is arranged around the outlet or the louver when viewed from above, the blowing range can be expanded without being obstructed by the handle, and the louver and the handle can be arranged in a space-saving manner.

  Further, by forming a part of the air outlet by effectively utilizing the handle in the stored state, space saving around the air outlet can be realized.

  Further, by projecting the bent portion of the handle as the air outlet, it is possible to control the blowing air direction within an appropriate range.

  In addition, since the bottom surface of the handle when it is in the maximum upright position is a horizontal plane, the pressure applied to the hand during transportation of the main body can be reduced, and the operability can be improved.

  Further, even when the handle is operated with the louver upright, the distance between the handle and the tip of the louver is sufficiently maintained, so that the handle can be easily put on and used.

  In addition, since the motor housing for rotating the louver can be used as a rotational positioning component for the louver, the component configuration can be simplified.

  The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention includes a main body provided with air blowing means, a top surface portion that forms a substantially flat surface provided on the main body, and a top surface front portion and a top surface rear portion that are provided by dividing the top surface portion in the front-rear direction. And an operation part provided at the front part of the top surface, a louver and handle that are rotatably provided to form the rear part of the top surface, and a blower opening that opens in communication with the blowing means below the louver. The handle is configured to surround at least the air outlet, and by arranging the handle so as to surround the air outlet, the range of the operation unit can be secured without being interfered with the handle, and the handle can be gripped. Because the part can be made long and large, when transporting the main body, it can be used for various transportation applications, such as when holding the grip part near the center and lifting it directly or pulling the grip part at the end. Yes That.

  In addition, the handle is designed to surround the louver. Even if there is a handle, the louver can be placed near the center of the top of the main unit, allowing efficient ventilation from the center of the main unit, and the handle and louver are limited. It has the effect of being able to be accommodated in the remaining space.

  In addition, a boundary line is provided that separates the front part of the top surface and the rear part of the top surface, and the operation part provided on the front part of the top surface is arranged with reference to the boundary line, and the upper end of the operation part coincides with the boundary line. Therefore, there is an effect that a layout in which switch buttons and the like of the operation unit are neatly arranged with reference to the boundary line can be obtained.

  In addition, the boundary line dividing the front surface and the rear surface is a straight line that crosses the top surface. The upper edge of the operation unit is aligned with the boundary line, and the lower edges of the louver and handle are aligned. Since the boundary line between the operation unit, the louver and the handle is a straight line, the arrangement of the planar parts can be easily understood, and the appearance can be improved.

  In addition, when the louver is in a horizontal state, it has a horizontal ventilation opening that opens to the rear of the main body, and is provided so that the blowing direction can be changed between the upward direction and the horizontal direction by rotating the louver, and when the handle is tilted The handle surrounds the horizontal ventilation opening, and the handle is disposed around the horizontal ventilation opening, so that the blowout range can be changed by the louver without being obstructed by the handle.

  Further, the handle is a part of the horizontal ventilation opening, and has an effect that the horizontal ventilation opening can be configured by effectively utilizing the handle in the stored state.

  The handle is composed of a pair of support portions and a grip portion provided integrally with the support portion. The support portion is provided with a bent portion, and the bent portion of the support portion of the handle projects to the left and right of the louver. Therefore, it has the effect | action which can control the wind direction of the left-right direction.

  In addition, the handle grip has a substantially triangular cross section, and the bottom surface of the handle becomes a flat surface when the handle is maximally raised, thereby reducing the pressure applied to the hand when the main body is transported. .

  In addition, the louver axis of rotation is arranged on the center side of the louver depth, and the lower part sinks when the louver stands up, so that the handle can be easily inserted when both the handle and the louver are upright. The distance between the louver and the louver is maintained properly.

  A drive motor for rotating the louver is stored in the motor storage unit, and the motor storage unit is disposed immediately below the louver. The louver rotates and contacts the motor storage unit to be in a horizontal state. It has the effect that parts can be reduced by utilizing the motor housing for the rotational positioning of the louvers.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1)
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, an air blowing means 8 is provided inside the main body 1, and an air outlet 6 communicating with the air blowing means 8 is provided at the upper center of the main body 1. The top surface portion 2 of the main body 1 has a planar shape, and the front and rear ends of the top surface portion 2 are provided with gently curved surfaces to form an external shape connected to the front surface portion and the rear surface portion of the main body 1.

  The top surface portion 2 is divided into a top surface front portion 2 a and a top surface rear portion 2 b by a linear boundary line 7. An operation unit 3 including a switch button 3c and a display unit 3b is provided on the top front portion 2a. In addition, a louver 5 that changes the air direction from the air outlet 6 and a large handle 4 that is disposed so as to surround the air outlet 6 and the louver 5 are provided at a position above the air outlet 6 at the top rear portion 2b.

  The louver 5 is provided so as to be rotatable between a horizontal state and an upright state by a drive motor 10, and when stopped in the horizontal state, the upper surface of the louver 5 forms a part of the top rear portion 2 b. Further, the handle 4 is connected to the main body 1 so that it can be raised and lowered by a support portion 4b. When the handle 4 is not in use, the handle 4 is tilted backward and stored in the upper portion of the main body 1 so that the upper surface of the handle 4 becomes flush with the upper surface of the louver 5. That is, when the louver 5 is in a horizontal state and the handle 4 is tilted, the top rear portion 2b has a planar shape.

  The upper end side 3c of the operation unit 3 provided on the top surface front portion 2a is a straight line, and is on the same line as the boundary line 7 that separates the top surface front portion 2a and the top surface rear portion 2b. The operation unit 3 occupies the top surface front part 2a by being sandwiched between straight lines 11a and 11b provided at both ends of the top surface front part 2a orthogonal to the boundary line 7. The switch button 3c and the display unit 3b in the operation unit 3 can be regularly arranged with a layout based on the boundary line 7, and the switch button 3a and the like can be arranged with a margin in the wide operation unit 3. It can be arranged.

  In addition, the louver 5 and the handle 4 provided on the top rear portion 2b connect the lower end sides 5a and 4a on the same straight line in plan view and are also provided on the same straight line as the boundary line 7. At the same time, both end portions of the support portion 4b of the handle 4 are also straight, and are connected to the straight lines 11a and 11b provided at both ends of the top surface front portion 2a, so that the top surface portion 2 as a whole has a good appearance.

  Further, the handle 4 in the storage state has a shape in which the support portion 4b is bent downward from the horizontal, and surrounds the louver 5 and also surrounds the air outlet 6. Arranged so as not to interfere with changes. The louver 5 changes the direction of the air blown from the air outlet 6 opening upward in the upward or horizontal direction, and when the louver 5 is set in the horizontal direction, a horizontal ventilation hole 9 is formed as a blowout surface. is doing. That is, the horizontal ventilation opening 9 opens in a range surrounded by the tip of the louver 5 and the frame of the handle 4, and the horizontal ventilation opening 9 is formed by the support portion 4 b and the grip portion 4 c of the handle 4. Yes. In particular, the support portion 4b of the handle 4 protrudes with a bent portion 4d provided in the middle, so that when the air blown from the outlet 6 passes through the handle 4, it is left and right in both the upward and horizontal directions. The blowing direction of is stable. Further, the handle grip portion 4c has a triangular cross section so that the second surface 4f is horizontal or convex when the handle 4 is in the maximum upright position.

  In addition, by providing the rotation shaft 5b of the louver 5 on the center side of the louver 5, when the louver 5 is turned upward to be in an upright state, the lower part 5c of the louver 5 moves downward and sinks. It is configured to be able to stand up while suppressing its height.

  Further, when the drive motor 10 for rotating the louver 5 is provided in the motor storage portion 10a at the end of the opening just below the louver 5, and the louver 5 is rotated downward to assume a substantially horizontal posture. Further, the louver 5 is held in a horizontal state with a dimensional relationship that abuts against a contact portion 10b provided in the motor storage portion 10a.

  In the above configuration, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the top surface portion 2 of the main body 1 is divided into approximately two parts in the front and rear, and only the operation portion 3 is neatly arranged in the divided wide area of the top surface front portion 2a. As a result, the operation unit 3 can be laid out with sufficient margin without interfering with the handle 4 and the air outlet 6, so that the operability of the operation unit 3 can be improved.

  In addition, since the handle 4 is provided so as to surround the air outlet 6 at the top rear portion 2b, the shape of the handle 4 becomes large, but the grip portion 4c becomes long, so that the vicinity of the center of the grip portion 4c is It can be used for various transportation purposes, such as when it is lifted directly, or when it is rolled by a caster or the like provided on the bottom surface of the main body 1 and pulled by holding the end of the grip portion 4c.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the handle 4 is sized so as to surround the louver 5, so that the louver 5 can be arranged near the center of the top surface portion 2 of the main body 1 even if the handle 4 is present. An optimum air blowing range can be set from the center of the main body 1, and the handle 4 and the louver 5 can be placed in close contact with each other so that there is no useless area in the top rear portion 2b of the main body 1. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the switch button 3c and the like of the operation unit 3 provided in the top front portion 2a are arranged with reference to the boundary line 7, so that the operation feeling of the switch button 3c of the operation unit 3 is increased. At the same time, the visibility of the display unit 3b can be improved.

  Furthermore, by aligning the lower end sides 5a and 4a of the louver 5 and the handle 4 with the boundary line 7 that combines the upper end sides 3a of the operation unit 3, the parts of the operation unit 3, the louver 5 and the handle 4 in plan view are displayed. Arrangement becomes easy to understand, and appearance can be improved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, when the handle 4 is tilted, the handle 4 surrounds the horizontal ventilation opening 9 that opens to the rear of the main body 1. The blowing direction can be freely changed by the operation.

  Further, since the handle 4 is provided with the bent portion 4d in the middle of the support portion 4b, the protruding bent portion 4d can regulate the right and left blowing directions within a certain range, and the louver 5 can be extended from the upper direction to the horizontal direction. The air blowing direction can be accurately maintained.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 6, when the louver 5 is in the horizontal position, the handle 4 forms both sides and a lower side of the horizontal vent 9. Thus, by constructing the horizontal ventilation port 9 by effectively utilizing the handle 4 in the stored state, it is possible to save space around the horizontal ventilation port 9 without adding necessary parts to the horizontal ventilation port 9. Can be realized.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the grip 4 c of the handle 4 has a substantially triangular cross section, and when the handle 4 is stored in the main body 1, the first surface 4 e of the handle 4 c is in a horizontal state. It is stored in the upper rear part of the main body 1. Next, when the handle 4 is in the maximum standing position, the grip portion 4c rotates and the second surface 4f becomes the lower surface, and the second surface 4f has a flat or convex curved surface. When transporting, the pressure of the main body amount applied to the hand can be reduced.

  Further, by providing the rotation shaft 5b of the louver 5 on the center side of the depth width of the louver 5, the louver 5 rotates and moves so that the lower part 5c of the louver 5 sinks when standing up. In this state, when gripping the handle 4 and transporting the main body 1, the distance d between the second surface 4 f of the handle 4 and the upper end of the louver 5 is appropriately maintained. It becomes easy to insert and the main body 1 can be easily transported.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the drive motor 10 that rotates the louver 5 is housed in the motor housing portion 10 a, the motor housing portion 10 a is disposed directly below the louver 5, and the louver 5 is rotated downward. When moving, the motor housing 10a can be used for rotational positioning of the louver 5 because it is in contact with a contact 10b provided in the motor housing 10a to maintain a horizontal state, and corresponds to the contact 10b. It is possible to reduce separate parts.

  In the present embodiment, the top surface portion 2 of the main body 1 is substantially divided into two to enlarge the area of the operation portion 3. However, depending on the conditions of the top surface portion 2, the operation portion 3, the louver 5, etc. By changing the division ratio of the surface portion 2, the operability of the operation portion may be further improved, and conversely, the function of the louver may be improved.

  The present invention secures a wide operation section on the top surface of the main body by disposing a handle so as to surround the periphery of the air outlet that is wide open from the upper direction to the horizontal direction, and includes a dehumidifier, a humidifier, and an air purifier. It can also be used for air conditioning equipment such as air conditioners.

Front perspective view of a partially broken embodiment 1 of the present invention Same part, rear perspective view Same as above, enlarged front perspective view Same as above, rear perspective view of louver standing Schematic sectional view showing the rotation state of the handle when the louver is raised Schematic sectional view showing the horizontal state of the louver and handle Sectional view of a conventional wind direction change device

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main body 2 Top surface part 2a Top surface front part 2b Top surface rear part 3 Operation part 3a Upper end side 4 Handle 4a Lower end side 4b Support part 4c Grip part 4d Bending part 5 Louver 5a Lower end side 5b Rotating shaft 5c Lower part 6 Outlet 7 Boundary line 8 Ventilation means 9 Horizontal vent 10 Drive motor 10a Motor housing

Claims (10)

A main body provided with a blowing means, a top surface portion formed in a substantially flat surface provided on the main body, a top surface front portion and a top surface rear portion provided by dividing the top surface portion into front and back, and an operation unit provided at the top surface front portion And a louver and handle that are pivotably provided to form the rear portion of the top surface, and an air outlet that opens in communication with the air blowing means below the louver, and the handle surrounds at least the air outlet. A wind direction changing device as a configuration. The wind direction changing device according to claim 1, wherein the handle surrounds the louver. The wind direction changing device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a boundary line that separates the front part of the top surface and the rear part of the top surface is provided, and the operation unit provided on the front part of the top surface is arranged with reference to the boundary line. The boundary line that divides the front part of the top surface and the rear part of the top surface forms a straight line that crosses the top surface part, and the upper end side of the operation unit is aligned with the boundary line, and the lower end sides of the louver and the handle are aligned. Item 3. The wind direction changing device according to Item 3. When the louver is in a horizontal state, it has a horizontal ventilation opening that opens to the rear of the main body, and is provided so that the blowing direction can be changed to the upward and horizontal directions by undulating operation of the louver. The wind direction change apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the horizontal ventilation opening is surrounded. The wind direction changing device according to claim 5, wherein the handle forms a part of a horizontal ventilation opening. The wind direction changing device according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the handle includes a pair of support portions and a grip portion provided integrally with the support portion, and a bent portion is provided on the support portion. The wind direction changing device according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein a cross section of the grip portion of the handle has a substantially triangular shape, and a lower surface of the grip portion becomes a flat surface when the handle is maximally raised. The wind direction changing device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a rotation axis of the louver is arranged on the center side of the louver depth, and the lower part sinks from the top surface part when the louver stands. A drive motor for rotating the louver is stored in a motor storage portion, and the motor storage portion is disposed immediately below the louver, and the louver is rotated to abut on the motor storage portion to be in a horizontal state. The wind direction change apparatus in any one of 1-9.

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