JP2010007876A - Atomizing device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an atomizing device with appearance comforting to surrounding environment of an installation place. <P>SOLUTION: This device 1 for atomization capable of being provided with the appearance comforting to the surrounding environment of the installation place, has a constitution surrounded by an outer cylindrical section 3 formed by an outer plate 31 and the like capable of being detachably mounted on a locking section 41 and the like disposed on a prescribed part of a side barrel section 2c of a body 2 of the device. The color, design, material, shape and the like of the outer cylindrical section 3 can be freely selected, and further the outer plate 31 and the like constituting the outer cylindrical section 3 can be easily replaced. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a spray device. More specifically, the present invention relates to a spraying device devised so as to form an appearance that can be adapted to the surrounding environment of the installation location.

  In recent years, against the background of global warming phenomenon and heat-eyeline phenomenon, the need for technology to cool the space is increasing. Cooling technology using the heat of vaporization of mist (hereinafter “mist cooling technology”) Is attracting attention.

  This mist cooling technology is particularly suitable for outdoor space cooling where a cooling device cannot be used, and since it instantly evaporates by making the mist finer, it does not wet people or the floor, so it is natural for the body. There is an advantage that a refreshing feeling can be provided. For example, it is used in places where many people such as shopping streets, sports facilities, amusement parks, zoos, rest areas, schools, parks, outdoor event venues, highway parking areas, platforms, etc. It is effective in measures against sickness. Or it is becoming popular in facilities that require space temperature management such as factories and research facilities, construction sites that require dust in addition to space cooling, and has also started to spread in applications such as concrete curing and lawn curing. Yes.

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a spray system for lowering the temperature, and Patent Document 2 discloses a spray cooling system and method used at a construction site.
JP 2006-177579 A. JP 2008-127804 A.

  As the mist cooling technology becomes more widespread, the spraying device has a material or hard appearance, which may make the viewer feel uncomfortable in relation to the ambient atmosphere and design. It is gradually becoming a problem when it is ineligible.

  Then, this invention makes it the main objective to provide the spraying apparatus devised so that the external appearance and design which can be adapted to the surrounding environment of an installation location can be formed.

In the present invention, first, a spraying device that can form an appearance that can be adapted to the surrounding environment of the installation location, is detachably attached to a locking portion disposed at a predetermined location on the body side of the device. Provided is a spraying device having a configuration surrounded by an outer cylinder formed by a possible outer plate. Although the specific shape of the said outer cylinder part can be freely selected according to the surrounding environment of an installation location, etc. and is not specifically limited, For example, a polygonal column shape may be sufficient.
Further, the main body side body portion is divided into two or more areas in the longitudinal direction of the apparatus, and outer cylinder parts having different external appearances are formed in each of the areas, so that variations in the external appearance of the apparatus are more diverse. It may be a thing.
Further, at least one pair of projecting plate portions protruding outward from the side body portion is disposed on the main body side body portion at a predetermined interval in the apparatus longitudinal direction, and the respective projecting plate portions are provided. Positioning is performed so that the external shapes overlap each other when viewed from the front. And the structure which forms the said outer cylinder part by fixing the said outer plate (including the outer plate which has a flat plate part) formed in flat form to the corresponding outer side part of each protrusion board part is employ | adopted. May be. The protruding plate part plays a role of supporting the outer cylinder part.
In addition, although the structure, kind, etc. of the spraying apparatus itself concerning this invention are not specifically limited, It can apply also to the spraying apparatus provided with the air blower for flying the sprayed mist far away.

  Since the spraying apparatus according to the present invention has a configuration surrounded by an outer cylinder portion formed by a removable outer plate, the appearance of the apparatus can be adapted to the surrounding environment of the installation location. In addition to adding design and functionality to the spraying device, the outer cylinder that also serves to protect the spraying device body from wind and rain, etc. Since it is formed of a plate, even if the outer cylinder part is deteriorated or damaged over time, it is convenient because it can be replaced quickly and easily in units of one outer plate. Is economical.

  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a spray device according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, this invention is not limited narrowly to the spraying apparatus disclosed by drawing, or the structure of the component.

  First, FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of an embodiment of a spraying apparatus according to the present invention, in which an outer cylinder portion is indicated by a virtual line and an apparatus main body portion is indicated by a solid line.

  The spray device indicated by reference numeral 1 is used to control the temperature of the space or place with the heat of vaporization of the mist, for example, by ejecting a fine mist from the nozzle N to a desired space or place. The apparatus is preferably used.

  For example, the spray device 1 is a place where many people such as shopping streets, sports facilities, amusement parks, zoos, rest places, schools, parks, outdoor event venues, expressway parking areas, platforms, etc. gather. It is installed in facilities that require space temperature management such as factories and research facilities, construction sites that require dust in addition to space cooling, or used for concrete curing and lawn curing. It is a device. In some cases, it may be used for purposes such as humidification and sterilization.

  The type and configuration of the spray system and nozzles of the spray device 1 are not particularly limited. The spray system may have, for example, a structure integrated with the air blower or may not be provided with the air blower, but the structure provided with the air blower becomes larger and the appearance of the apparatus is increased. Since the problem of impression becomes obvious, the present invention is considered to be more suitable. The nozzle N may be a one-fluid nozzle or a two-fluid nozzle, for example.

  Here, when the structure of the spraying device 1 is broadly classified, a device main body (hereinafter abbreviated as a main body) 2 having a partially cylindrical shape but having a substantially cylindrical shape, and an outer surrounding the main body 2. The cylinder part 3 is comprised. A nozzle N for ejecting mist (mist) in a space or a predetermined place is provided in the circumferential direction on the foremost surface portion 2a (see FIG. 1) having a ring-like appearance when the main body 2 is viewed from the front. A plurality of units are arranged at predetermined intervals (a total of six in the embodiment of FIG. 1), and further, a blower (not shown in detail) is provided at the rear 2b of the main body 2.

  In addition, the wind produced by the blower is configured to be blown forward from the hollow portion 21 opened in the forefront portion 2a, and was blown all at once from the nozzle N group. It plays roles such as flying the mist farther away and promoting vaporization by promoting dispersion.

  Here, the side barrel 2c of the main body 2 constituting the apparatus 1 has all the outlines seen when viewed from the front (arrow X direction side) or the rear side (arrow Y direction side). The plurality of projecting plate portions 22 are arranged at predetermined intervals in the longitudinal direction so as to match. When the projecting plate portions 22 are provided, at least one pair of the projecting plate portions 22 needs to be provided. In the present embodiment, a configuration in which a total of three protruding plate portions 221, 222, 223 (that is, a total of two pairs 221, 222, 222, and 223) is illustrated.

  More specifically, in this embodiment, a total of three projecting plate portions 221, 222, and 223 having a hexagonal shape when viewed from the front are positioned so that their external shapes are accurately superimposed when viewed from the front. Yes. In addition, the protrusion part 22 (221-223) of this example of an embodiment is not specifically limited to front view hexagon, For example, a polygon including a triangle, a quadrangle, a pentagon, etc., or a circle may be sufficient. .

  Here, a total of six pairs of locking portions 41 in the form of rods protruding forward are provided on the front surface portion 221a of the protruding plate portion 221. Moreover, a total of six pairs of rod-shaped locking portions 42 protruding forward are also provided on the front surface portion 222a of the protruding plate portion 222 disposed on the rear side (see FIG. 1).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, there are two places where the locking portion 41 and the locking portion 42 are provided, when the polygonal protruding plate portion 22 is employed, with each corner portion of the protruding plate portion 22 being sandwiched. It is desirable to arrange them one by one. Accordingly, the distance between the locking portions 41 and 41 provided in a pair so as to correspond to one outer side portion and the distance between the locking portions 42 and 42 are sufficiently maintained, so that the locking portions 41 and 41 are retained. This is because it is possible to stably support the outer plate 31 (see FIG. 2) to be engaged with the outer plate 32 and the outer plate 32 (see FIG. 2) to be engaged with the locking portions 42, 42 (other locking). The same applies to the department).

  Next, a total of six pairs of rod-shaped engaging portions 43 projecting rearward (toward the projecting plate portion 223) are provided on the rear surface portion 222b of the projecting plate portion 222 located second from the front. The front surface portion 223a of the projecting plate portion 223 located at the rearmost side is provided with a total of six pairs of rod-shaped locking portions 44 that project forward (to the projecting plate portion 222 side) (see FIG. 1).

  Next, FIG. 2 is an external perspective view showing the outer cylinder portion 3 of the apparatus 1 according to the present invention in an exploded state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the outer cylinder portion 3 is provided with a structure that can be detachably attached to the locking portions 41, 42, and 43 disposed on the side body portion 2c of the main body 2 of the apparatus 1. The plate group is formed by joining. More specifically, an outer plate 31 attached to the front side of the main body 2 and an outer plate 32 attached to the rear side of the outer plate 31 form a single divided surface, and the divided surfaces are gathered together. By being joined to each other, a hexagonal columnar outer cylinder portion 3 is formed.

  The material of the outer plates 31 and 32 is not particularly limited, and can be freely selected according to the purpose. For example, a synthetic resin such as acrylic resin, glass, metal, stone such as marble, or wood can be selected as appropriate. Or the structure by which the solar cell panel was attached to the surface, the structure which gave the planting, etc. are also employable (Hereinafter, it is the same also with the outer plate | board which attached | subjected the other code | symbol).

  The outer plate 31 is attached to the corresponding outer side portions (for example, indicated by reference numerals 2211 and 2221 in FIG. 1) of the protruding plate portions 221 and 222 in a state where the back surface portion is fixed. One outer plate 32 is attached to the corresponding outer side portions (for example, 2221 and 2231 shown in FIG. 1) of the protruding plate portions 222 and 223 in a state where the back surface portion is fixed. As described above, the projecting plate portions 221 to 222 play a role of supporting the outer cylinder portion 3 when the outer side portions thereof are in contact with the back surface of the outer cylinder portion 3. Thereby, it becomes a structure where the outer cylinder part 3 can endure external force from the outside.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 in addition to FIG. 2, embodiments of the outer plate 31 and the outer plate 32 will be described in detail. FIG. 3 is a view for explaining the configuration of the outer plate 31 attached to the front side (on the nozzle N side) of the main body 2. FIG. 3A is an external plan view of the outer plate 31 viewed from the back side. The figure and the figure (B) are the external appearance side views which looked at the outer plate 31 from the side (A figure arrow S direction), and the figure (C) shows the outer plate 31 from the back side (A figure arrow T direction). It is the external view seen.

  The outer plate 31 is formed of, for example, a weather-resistant synthetic resin, and includes a flat plate portion 311 having a flat plate shape and a bent portion 312 bent at a right angle at a front end portion of the flat plate portion 311. Yes. The bent portion 312 is formed with one hole H having a diameter that can be loosely fitted to the nozzle N disposed on the front surface of the main body 2 of the apparatus (see FIGS. 2 and 3C). ).

  Then, at a predetermined position on the back surface 311a of the flat plate portion 311 of the outer plate 31, it can be freely attached to and detached from the pair of locking portions 41 and 41 (see FIG. 1) formed on the protruding plate portion 221 (see FIG. 1). A pair of engaging portions 313, 313 that can be engaged and a pair of locking portions 42, 42 (see FIG. 1) formed on the protruding plate 222 (see FIG. 1) are detachably engaged. A pair of engaging portions 314 and 314 that can be provided are provided (see FIG. 3).

  The locking portions 41 and 41 having a rod-like shape are engaged by entering the respective opening portions 3131 and 3131 of the engaging portions 313 and 313 formed of a flexible material. Similarly, the locking portions 42 and 42 having a bar shape are engaged by being pushed in so as to push the opening portions 3141 and 3141 of the engaging portions 314 and 314 formed of a flexible material. It has become. All the outer plates 31 are attached to the front region of the main body 2 by such a fastening method. In addition, the code | symbol 315 shown by FIG. 3 is a base part provided in order to fix the engaging parts 313,314.

  Next, FIG. 4 is a figure for demonstrating the form structure of the outer plate | board 32 attached to the back side (to the air blower side) of the main body 2, and the same figure (A) sees the outer plate | board 32 from the front side. FIG. 6B is an external plan view of the outer plate 32 viewed from the back side.

  First, the outer plate 32 is formed of, for example, a weather-resistant synthetic resin, and includes a flat plate portion 321 having a flat plate shape and two pairs of engaging portions provided on the back surface 321a of the flat plate portion 321. 322, 322 and 323, 323. The engaging portions 322 and 322 are respectively engaged with the engaging portions 43 and 43 shown in FIG. 1, and the engaging portions 323 and 323 are respectively attached to the engaging portions 44 and 44 shown in FIG. I will be attached. The engaging method is the same as in the case of the outer plate 31 described above. In addition, the code | symbol 324 shown by FIG. 4 is a base part provided in order to fix the engaging parts 313,314.

  FIG. 5 is an external perspective view of an embodiment of the spray device with the outer cylinder portion 3 attached. In addition, in this FIG. 5, a mode that the mist M is ejected from the spraying apparatus is shown.

  The spraying device 1 shown in FIG. 5 includes an outer cylinder portion 3 that forms a hexagonal columnar appearance by a total of six outer plates 31 and a total of six outer plates 32. That is, the outer plate 31 and the outer plate 32 are arranged such that the outer sides of the outer plate 31 and the outer plate 32 are in contact with each other, so that the outer cylinder portion 3 having a hexagonal column shape without a gap is provided. Is forming. In addition, the code | symbol 5 in FIG. 5 has shown the support stand for supporting the spraying apparatus 1. FIG.

FIG. 6 is an external perspective view of a modified embodiment of the spray device according to the present invention.
This spraying device 10 has an outer cylinder portion 3 that exhibits a two-tone appearance by changing the colors of the outer plate 31 group located on the front side of the device 10 and the outer plate 32 group located on the rear side. It is shown that. In this way, by changing the color, pattern, and material of the front side outer plate 31 and the rear side outer plate 32, it is possible to increase the appearance variation and enhance the functionality.

FIG. 7 is an external perspective view of another modified example of the spray device according to the present invention.
The spraying device 11 is divided into three sections in the longitudinal direction of the device (see arrow L), and includes an outer cylinder portion 3 having a hexagonal columnar appearance formed by three types of outer plates 31, 33, 34. ing.

  As can be seen from the example of this modification, the required number of projecting plate portions 22 are arranged at desired intervals in a longitudinal direction of the apparatus (see arrow L), divided into a plurality of sections (or four sections or more). In addition, if an outer plate having a different color, pattern, material, or the like is arranged in each area, the variation in appearance can be further increased.

FIG. 8 is an external perspective view of still another modified example of the spray device according to the present invention.
In the spraying device 12 shown in FIG. 8, the outer cylinder portion 3 has a quadrangular prism shape. That is, the four outer plates 35 arranged on the front side of the apparatus and the four outer plates 36 arranged on the rear side form the outer cylindrical portion 3 having a quadrangular prism shape as a whole. In this case, the outer shape of the protruding plate portion 22 when viewed from the front is a square. It should be noted that the spraying device 12 can be freely changed in appearance by changing the color, pattern, material, and the like of the outer plate 35 and the outer plate 36.

FIG. 9 is an external perspective view of still another modified example of the spray device according to the present invention.
In the spraying device 13 shown in FIG. 9, the outer cylinder portion 3 has an octagonal column shape. That is, by joining the eight outer plates 35 disposed on the front side of the apparatus and the eight outer plates 36 disposed on the rear side, the outer cylinder portion 3 having an octagonal column shape as a whole is formed. . In this case, the front view outer shape of the protruding plate portion 22 is an octagon. It should be noted that the spraying device 13 can be freely changed in appearance by changing the color, pattern, material, and the like of the outer plate 35 and the outer plate 36.

  Although not shown, it is also possible to form a spray device including a columnar (cylindrical) outer cylinder part by joining curved outer plates divided into a predetermined number. In this case, the protruding plate portion that supports the outer cylinder portion may have a circular outer shape when viewed from the front.

  Assuming that the present spraying devices 1, 10 to 13 are installed outdoors, in order to increase the water tightness of the joint portion between the outer plates (for example, 31, 32), the outer plates (for example, 31, 32) You may devise so that it may have a structure where the outer edge part of each engages mutually. As the structure, an engaging concavo-convex structure or the like can be adopted.

  Further, the outer plate (for example, 31 or 32) may be connected to the apparatus main body 2 via a wire indicated by a symbol W in FIGS. For example, one end of the wire W is attached to a rod-shaped locking portion (for example, 41 to 44), and the other end is fixed to a predetermined portion (for example, the engaging portions 313, 314, 322, 323) of the outer plate. It should be attached to the hole S or the like. With this configuration, even if the skin is removed from the main body 2, the skin stays in a suspended state. Therefore, the skin may fall or be blown away by the wind and hit people or objects, causing an accident. There is an advantage that it does not cause.

  The spray device according to the present invention can be used as, for example, an outdoor space cooling device in which a cooling device cannot be used, and in particular, a place where compatibility with the surrounding environment such as the natural environment is required, or design (designability) ) Can be widely used as a spraying device installed in a place where it is required.

It is the external appearance perspective view of one example of the spraying apparatus concerning this invention, Comprising: The outer cylinder part was shown by the virtual line and the apparatus main-body part was shown by the continuous line. It is the external appearance perspective view shown in the state by which the outer cylinder part (3) of the spraying apparatus (1) of the example embodiment was decomposed | disassembled. It is a figure for demonstrating the form structure of the outer plate 31 attached to the front side (nozzle N side) of a main body (2), and the same figure (A) is the external appearance plane which looked at the outer plate (31) from the back surface side. The figure (B) is the external side view which looked at the outer plate (31) from the side (direction A arrow S), and (C) shows the outer plate (31) on the rear side (arrow A). It is the external view seen from the (T direction). It is a figure for demonstrating the form structure of the outer plate | board (32) attached to the back side (on the air blower side) of a main body (2), and the same figure (A) is the front plate (32) ahead (or back). The external view seen from the side and the figure (B) are the external plan views which looked at the outer plate (32) from the back side. It is an external appearance perspective view of one embodiment of the spraying device in a state where the outer cylinder part (3) is attached. It is an external appearance perspective view of the modification of the spray apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is an external appearance perspective view of another modified example of the spraying apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is an external appearance perspective view of another modified example of the spraying apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is an external appearance perspective view of another modified example of the spraying apparatus which concerns on this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1, 10, 11, 12, 13 Spraying device 2 Device body (abbreviated, body)
2c Side body part of apparatus main body 3 Outer cylinder part 22 (221-223) Projecting plate part 31-38 Outer plate 41, 42, 43, 44 Locking part L Apparatus longitudinal direction N Nozzle

Claims (5)

A spraying device that can form an appearance that can be adapted to the surrounding environment of the installation site,
A spraying device surrounded by an outer cylindrical portion formed by an outer plate that can be detachably attached to a locking portion disposed at a predetermined position of a body side body portion of the device.   The spraying device according to claim 1, wherein the outer cylinder portion has a polygonal column shape. The main body side body is divided into two or more areas in the longitudinal direction of the apparatus,
The spray device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein an outer cylinder portion having a different appearance can be formed in each of the areas. At least a pair of projecting plate portions are disposed on the main body side body portion at predetermined intervals in the longitudinal direction, and the respective projecting plate portions are positioned so that their external shapes overlap each other when viewed from the front. Has been
4. The spray according to claim 1, wherein the outer plate having a flat plate shape is fixed to a corresponding outer side portion of each protruding plate portion to form the outer cylinder portion. 5. apparatus.   The spray apparatus as described in any one of Claim 1 to 4 provided with the air blower for flying the sprayed mist farther away.

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