JP2012143282A - Hand dryer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a hand dryer used in bathrooms or toilets that can maintain a hygienic condition.SOLUTION: The hand dryer 1 includes: an air blower 2 and a heating tool 3 provided in a body; an air blowout nozzle 4 provided in a lower part of the heating unit 3; a water receiving tray 6 provided via a drying space 5 in a lower part of the air blowout nozzle 4; a drain hole 7 formed in the water receiving tray 6; a water receiving cup 8 detachably provided in a lower part of the drain hole 7; and a vibration unit 9 provided in the water receiving tray 6. When a wet hand is inserted into the drying space 5 and operating the air blower 2, the heating unit 3 and the vibration unit 9, water droplets hardly adhere on the surface of the water receiving tray 6 which is vibrated by the vibration unit 9, and thereby, the hygienic condition is maintained.

Description

  The present invention relates to a hand-drying apparatus for washing hands in a washroom or a toilet and drying wet hands.

  Conventionally, in this type of hand drying apparatus, it has been known that the water droplets of the hand are blown by warm air having a high wind speed, and the moisture of the hand is evaporated by the heat of the warm air to dry. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  Hereinafter, the hand dryer will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the hand-drying apparatus 101 includes a blowing unit 102 and a heating unit 103 provided inside the main body, a blowing nozzle 104 provided below the heating unit 103, and a lower part of the blowing nozzle 104. A water receiving tray 106 provided through a drying space 105, a water draining hole 107 formed in the water receiving tray 106, and a water receiving cup 108 detachably provided below the water draining hole 107. The hot air is blown out from the air blowing nozzle 104 to dry the hands.

Japanese Patent No. 3821520 (paragraph number 0009, FIG. 1)

  In such a conventional method of hand-drying apparatus, there is a problem that water droplets peeled off from the hand and attached to the surface of the water receiving tray are not hygienic.

  The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, and by applying vibration to the water receiving tray, it is difficult for water droplets to adhere to the surface of the water receiving tray, keeping the water receiving tray clean, and a sanitary hand dryer. The purpose is to provide.

  In order to achieve the above object, the hand-drying device of the present invention includes a blowing unit and a heating unit provided inside the main body, a blowing nozzle provided at a lower portion of the heating unit, and a lower portion of the blowing nozzle. From a water tray provided via a drying space, a water drain hole formed in the water tray, a water receiver cup provided detachably below the water drain hole, and a vibration means provided inside the water tray It becomes the composition which becomes.

  By this means, a wet hand is inserted into the dry space, the air blowing means, the heat generating means and the vibration means are operated, and water droplets peeled off from the hand by the high-pressure air delivered from the air blowing nozzle. In the case of falling on the water tray, the water tray is vibrated by the vibrating means, so that a water dryer is difficult to adhere to the surface of the water tray, and a hand drying device capable of maintaining a hygienic state is obtained. .

  Further, the water receiving tray and the surface of the drain hole formed in the water receiving tray are subjected to water repellent treatment.

  By this means, it is possible to obtain a hand-drying device in which water droplets hardly adhere to the surface of the water tray and the drain hole formed in the water tray and can maintain a hygienic state.

  Further, the surface of the water tray and the drain hole formed in the water tray is subjected to antibacterial treatment.

  By this means, it is possible to obtain a hand-drying device in which germs hardly propagate on the surface of the water tray and the drain hole formed in the water tray and can maintain a hygienic state.

  In addition, a plurality of water grooves connected to the drain holes are formed on the surface of the water tray.

  By this means, the water droplets adhering to the surface of the water receiving tray can easily flow into the drain hole by the water groove, and a hand drying device that can maintain a sanitary state can be obtained.

  In addition, an ozone generator is provided in the vicinity of the water tray.

  By this means, it is difficult for bacteria to propagate on the surface of the water tray, and a hand dryer capable of maintaining a hygienic state is obtained.

  Moreover, the negative ion generator is provided in the vicinity of the water tray.

  By this means, it is difficult for bacteria to propagate on the surface of the water tray, and a hand dryer capable of maintaining a hygienic state is obtained.

  The surface of the water receiving cup is subjected to antibacterial treatment.

  By this means, it is difficult for bacteria to propagate in the water receiving cup, and a hand-drying device that can maintain a hygienic state is obtained.

  Further, an ozone generator is provided in the vicinity of the water receiving cup.

  By this means, it is difficult for bacteria to propagate in the water receiving cup, and a hand-drying device that can maintain a hygienic state is obtained.

  Further, a negative ion generator is provided in the vicinity of the water receiving cup.

  By this means, it is difficult for bacteria to propagate in the water receiving cup, and a hand-drying device that can maintain a hygienic state is obtained.

  According to the present invention, the air blowing means and the heat generating means provided in the main body, the air blowing nozzle provided in the lower part of the heat generating means, and the water tray provided below the air blowing nozzle through the drying space, A hand wetted in the drying space, having a drain hole formed in the water tray, a water receiver cup detachably provided below the drain hole, and a vibrating means provided in the water tray. Is inserted, operates the air blowing means, the heat generating means and the vibration means, and the water droplets peeled off from the hand by the high-pressure air sent from the air blowing nozzle falls to the water receiving tray, The water tray is vibrated by the vibrating means, and it is possible to provide a hand drying device that is less likely to adhere to the surface of the water tray and can maintain a hygienic state.

Schematic which shows the structure of the hand-drying apparatus of Embodiment 1 of this invention. Schematic which shows the structure of the hand dryer of Embodiment 2, 3 of this invention. Schematic which shows the structure of the hand-drying apparatus of Embodiment 4 of this invention. Schematic which shows the structure of the hand-drying apparatus of Embodiment 5 of this invention. Schematic which shows the structure of the hand-drying apparatus of Embodiment 6 of this invention. Schematic which shows the structure of the hand-drying apparatus of Embodiment 7 of this invention. Schematic which shows the structure of the hand-drying apparatus of Embodiment 8 of this invention. Schematic which shows the structure of the hand-drying apparatus of Embodiment 9 of this invention. Schematic showing the configuration of a conventional hand dryer

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the air blowing means and the heat generating means provided inside the main body, the air blowing nozzle provided at the lower part of the heat generating means, and a drying space below the air blowing nozzle are provided. A water receiving tray provided; a water drain hole formed in the water tray; a water receiving cup provided detachably below the water drain hole; and vibration means provided in the water receiving tray. A wet hand is inserted into the space, the air blowing means, the heat generating means and the vibration means are operated, and water droplets peeled off from the hand by the high-pressure air sent from the air blowing nozzle are dropped on the water receiving tray. In this case, the water tray is vibrated by the vibrating means, and it is difficult for water droplets to adhere to the surface of the water tray, thereby maintaining a hygienic state.

  Further, the surface of the water tray and the drain hole formed in the water tray is subjected to water repellent treatment, and water drops adhere to the surface of the water tray and the drain hole formed in the water tray. Difficult to maintain hygienic conditions.

  The surface of the water tray and the drain hole formed in the water tray is subjected to antibacterial treatment, and it is difficult for germs to propagate on the surface of the water tray and the drain hole formed in the water tray. , Has the effect of maintaining a hygienic state.

  In addition, a plurality of water grooves connected to the drain holes are formed on the surface of the water tray, and the water droplets adhering to the surface of the water tray are easily flown into the drain holes due to the water grooves, and are hygienic. Has the effect of maintaining a good state.

  In addition, an ozone generator is provided in the vicinity of the water tray, and bacteria have a difficulty in breeding on the surface of the water tray, thus maintaining the hygienic state.

  In addition, a negative ion generator is provided in the vicinity of the water receiving tray, and bacteria have a difficulty in breeding on the surface of the water receiving tray and have a function of maintaining a hygienic state.

  In addition, the surface of the water receiving cup is subjected to antibacterial treatment, and bacteria hardly propagate in the water receiving cup and has a function of maintaining a hygienic state.

  Further, an ozone generator is provided in the vicinity of the water receiving cup, and bacteria have a difficulty in breeding in the water receiving cup and have a function of maintaining a hygienic state.

  In addition, a negative ion generator is provided in the vicinity of the water receiving cup, and bacteria have a difficulty in breeding in the water receiving cup and have a function of maintaining a hygienic state.

(Embodiment 1)
As shown in FIG. 1, the hand-drying device 1 includes an air blowing means 2 provided inside the main body, such as a blower motor, and a heat generating means 3 such as a PTC heater, and an air blowing nozzle 4 provided below the heat generating means 3. The water receiving tray 6 provided below the air blowing nozzle 4 via the drying space 5, the drain hole 7 formed in the water receiving tray 6, and the water provided detachably below the drain hole 7. It comprises a receiving cup 8 and vibration means 9 provided inside the water receiving tray 6, for example, a vibration motor.

  In the above configuration, a wet hand is inserted into the drying space 5, the air blowing means 2, the heat generating means 3, and the vibration means 9 are operated and pulled from the hand by the high-pressure air sent from the air blowing nozzle 4. When the peeled water drops fall on the water tray 6, the water tray 6 is vibrated by the vibrating means 9, and it is difficult for water drops to adhere to the surface of the water tray 6, thus maintaining a hygienic state. be able to.

  In the first embodiment, the delivery nozzle unit is a single hand drying device, but it goes without saying that the same effect can be achieved in a hand drying device in which a plurality of delivery nozzle units are provided to blow air from both sides of the hand. Yes.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same thing as Embodiment 1 attaches | subjects the same number, and abbreviate | omits the detailed description.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the hand drying device 1 is obtained by subjecting the surface of the water receiving tray 6 and the drain hole 7 formed in the water receiving tray 6 to water repellent treatment, for example, photocatalytic treatment.

  In the said structure, a water drop cannot adhere to the surface of the said water receiving tray 6 and the drain hole 7 formed in the said water receiving tray 6, and it can maintain a hygienic state.

(Embodiment 3)
Next, Embodiment 3 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same thing as Embodiment 1, 2 attaches | subjects the same number, and abbreviate | omits the detailed description.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the hand dryer 1 is obtained by subjecting the surface of a water tray 6 and a drain hole 7 formed in the water tray 6 to antibacterial treatment, for example, silver ion treatment.

  It is difficult for germs to propagate on the surface of the water tray 6 and the drain holes 7 formed in the water tray 6, and a hygienic state can be maintained.

(Embodiment 4)
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same thing as Embodiment 1, 2, 3 attaches | subjects the same number, and the detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

    As shown in FIG. 3, the hand dryer 1 is formed by forming a plurality of water grooves 10 connected to the drain holes 7 on the surface of the water tray 6.

  The said structure WHEREIN: The water droplet adhering to the surface of the said water receiving tray 6 becomes easy to flow into the drain hole 7 with the said water groove 10, and can maintain a sanitary state.

(Embodiment 5)
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same thing as Embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4 attaches | subjects the same number, and abbreviate | omits the detailed description.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the hand drying device 1 is provided with an ozone generator 11 in the vicinity of the water tray 6.

  In the said structure, bacteria become difficult to propagate on the surface of the said water receiving tray 6, and it can maintain a hygienic state.

(Embodiment 6)
Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same thing as Embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 attaches | subjects the same number, and the detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

    As shown in FIG. 5, the hand drying device 1 is provided with a negative ion generator 12 in the vicinity of the water tray 6.

  In the said structure, bacteria become difficult to propagate on the surface of the said water receiving tray 6, and it can maintain a hygienic state.

(Embodiment 7)
Next, a seventh embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same thing as Embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 attaches | subjects the same number, and the detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the hand drying device 1 is obtained by subjecting the surface of the water receiving cup 8 to antibacterial treatment, for example, silver ion treatment.

  In the above configuration, bacteria hardly propagate in the water receiving cup 8, and a hygienic state can be maintained.

(Embodiment 8)
Next, an eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same thing as Embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 attaches | subjects the same number, and abbreviate | omits the detailed description.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the hand dryer 1 is provided with an ozone generator 11 in the vicinity of the water receiving cup 8.

  In the above configuration, bacteria hardly propagate in the water receiving cup 8, and a hygienic state can be maintained.

(Embodiment 9)
Next, Embodiment 9 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same thing as Embodiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 attaches | subjects the same number, and abbreviate | omits the detailed description.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the hand drying device 1 is provided with a negative ion generator 12 in the vicinity of the water receiving cup 8.

  In the above configuration, bacteria hardly propagate in the water receiving cup, and a hygienic state can be maintained.

  It is possible to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the matter where water droplets adhere.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Hand dryer 2 Air blowing means 3 Heat generating means 4 Air blowing nozzle 5 Drying space 6 Water receiving tray 7 Water draining hole 8 Water receiving cup 9 Vibration means 10 Water groove 11 Ozone generator 12 Negative ion generator 101 Hand dryer 102 Air blow Means 103 Heating means 104 Blowing nozzle 105 Drying space 106 Water tray 107 Drain hole 108 Water receiving cup

Claims (9)

  Blower and heat generating means provided inside the main body, an air blowing nozzle provided at a lower portion of the heat generating means, a water tray provided below the air blowing nozzle through a drying space, and formed on the water tray A hand-drying device comprising: a drain hole, a water receiving cup provided detachably below the drain hole, and a vibration means provided inside the water tray.   The hand dryer according to claim 1, wherein a water-repellent treatment is applied to a surface of a water tray and a drain hole formed in the water tray.   The hand dryer according to claim 1, wherein an antibacterial treatment is applied to a surface of a water tray and a drain hole formed in the water tray.   The hand dryer according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a plurality of water grooves connected to the drain holes are formed on the surface of the water tray.   The hand dryer according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein an ozone generator is provided in the vicinity of the water tray.   The hand dryer according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a negative ion generator is provided in the vicinity of the water tray.   The hand dryer according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein an antibacterial treatment is performed on a surface of the water receiving cup.   The hand dryer according to claim 1, wherein an ozone generator is provided in the vicinity of the water receiving cup.   The hand dryer according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a negative ion generator is provided in the vicinity of the water receiving cup.

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