JP2013002618A - Air conduit connector, and air guiding body - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To inexpensively provide an air conduit connector, which can connect comparatively short air conduits with each other by a single action, and to provide a proper length of air guiding body by connecting the air conduits with each other using the air conduit connector.SOLUTION: A flange piece is provided in a protruding state in the circumferential direction around the middle part of the axis direction of a ring body structured so that the air conduits are connected with each other by fitting in or being fitted in the end of the air conduit. The part from both ends of the ring body to the flange piece is made to be a connection part which fits in or is fitted in the end of the air conduit. A dividing part, which cuts off a part of a belt plate constituting the ring body, is provided. Both ends of this dividing part are made in a shape of separation or in an overlapped state. This ring body is provided to be deformable to have a variable diameter. When this ring body is expansion/contraction deformed to connect the end of the air conduit to the connection part, two or more air conduits are connected using the wave guide tube connector which constitutes the ring body so that a return bias depressing the air conduit is produced.

Description

  The present invention relates to a wind guide tube connector and a wind guide body.

  A wind guide tube such as a duct that guides hot air blown from a hot air heater or the like to a remote place in a home or factory is used.

  This air guide pipe is, for example, a flexible or stretchable pipe, and is used to efficiently heat a specific small range in a home or factory. For example, in a home, a fan heater or the like is used. One end portion of the air guide pipe is directed to the front surface of the hot air heater, and the other end portion is placed in a kotatsu to warm up.

  However, such hot air heaters are often placed near the corners and walls of the room from the point of circulation of the hot air and space, and a short wind guide is used in places where the room is small and close to the place where heating is desired. A single tube is enough, but a place where you want to heat is far from the hot air heater (for example, in a separate room, a corridor, a local area such as the foot of a desk) A long air duct may be required.

  However, in homes and the like, it is useless to arrange various air guide tubes having different lengths depending on the installation location of the heater, and long air guide tubes are bulky and are difficult to store and handle when not in use.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described situation, and a wind guide tube coupling device that can connect relatively short wind guide tubes to each other with one touch to simplify the wind guide body of an appropriate length, Accordingly, it is an object to provide an air guide body in which the air guide pipes are connected at low cost.

  The gist of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  An air guide tube connector for connecting a plurality of air guide tubes 2 for inducing hot air derived from the heating device 1, and is fitted or fitted into an end portion of each of the air guide tubes 2. A flange piece 4 is projected along the circumferential direction in the axial direction of the ring body 3 configured to connect the air guide tubes 2 to each other, and from the both end edges of the ring body 3 to the flange piece 4. The connecting portion 5 is inserted or fitted into the end portion of the air guide tube 2, and a dividing portion 6 that divides the middle of the strip 3 </ b> A constituting the ring body 3 is provided. Both ends of the dividing portion 6 Is formed in a shape that is in a separated state or in a superposed state, and the ring body 3 is provided so as to be deformable so that the diameter thereof can be varied. The ring body 3 is configured so that a return bias that presses the air guide pipe 2 is generated when the ends of the two are connected. Those of the air guide pipe coupling for.

  2. The wind guide tube connector according to claim 1, wherein the ring body 3 is made of a synthetic resin material having rigidity, and the return bias is exerted by the rigidity. .

  Further, the ring body 3 includes a locking portion 7 that locks an end portion of the air guide tube 2 at the connecting portion 5 of the ring body 3. This relates to the wind guide tube connector according to item 1.

  Further, the ring body 3 is provided with a notch portion 6 as the dividing portion 6 in the middle of the band plate 3A, and both ends of the notch portion 6 are configured in a separated state so that the ring body 3 has a C-shape. The ring body 3 is configured so that the interval between the notches 6 is widened so that the diameter of the ring body 3 is variable, and a return bias is generated when the ring body 3 is widened. It concerns on the wind guide pipe connector of any one of claim | item 1-3.

  Further, the outer diameter of the connecting portion 5 of the ring body 3 is set to be larger than the inner diameter of the end portion of the wind guide tube 2, and the diameter of the ring body 3 is reduced to the end portion of the wind guide tube 2. The wind guide pipe connector according to claim 4, wherein the wind guide pipe is connected to the connecting portion of the ring body by a return bias when fitted.

  Moreover, it is an air guide body which induces the warm air derived | led-out from the heating apparatus 1, Comprising: It concerns on the air guide body which connected the said air guide pipe 2 with the air guide pipe coupling tool of Claims 1-5 Is.

  Since the present invention is configured as described above, the connecting position of the wind guide tube is determined simply by fitting or fitting into the connecting portion of the end portion of the wind guide tube, and the return bias when the ring body is expanded and contracted. It becomes a simple air guide tube connector with good operability that can connect the air guide tubes with a single touch.

  Further, in the invention of claim 2, by forming with a synthetic resin material having rigidity, it is possible to easily and inexpensively realize the return bias accompanying the expansion / contraction deformation of the annular body.

  In the invention of claim 3, the connection with the wind guide tube can be reliably engaged, and it becomes easier to handle.

  Further, in the invention of claim 4, since the ring body is formed in a C shape, the expansion and contraction operation of the ring body becomes easy, and it becomes easier to handle.

  Further, in the invention of claim 5, the ring body is returned from the inside of the air guide tube and connected to the air guide tube by biasing, so that it is not conspicuous and is small and inexpensive.

  Further, in the invention of claim 6, the connecting position of the wind guide tube is determined simply by inserting or fitting the ring body into the end portion of the wind guide tube, and the wind guide is determined by the return bias of the ring body. It becomes a simple air guide with good operability that can be connected to the tube with a single touch.

It is a perspective view of the wind guide tube connector concerning a present Example. It is sectional drawing of the wind guide tube connector which concerns on a present Example. It is a disassembled perspective view of the wind guide which concerns on a present Example. It is a perspective view of the connection state of the air guide which concerns on a present Example. It is explanatory drawing of the wind guide tube connector which concerns on a present Example. It is explanatory drawing of the connection cancellation | release state of the wind guide tube which concerns on a present Example. It is explanatory drawing of the connection state of the wind guide tube which concerns on a present Example. It is use explanatory drawing of the wind guide which concerns on a present Example.

  An embodiment of the present invention which is considered to be suitable will be briefly described with reference to the drawings showing the operation of the present invention.

  In the ring body 3 of the present invention, since both ends of the dividing portion 6 of the strip 3A constituting the ring body 3 are in a separated state or a polymerized state and are deformable, the degree of the separated state or the polymerized state is changed. The diameter of the ring body 3 can be expanded and contracted. Therefore, when the diameter of the ring body 3 is expanded and contracted, the connecting portion 5 of the ring body 3 is fitted or fitted to the end portion of the wind guide tube 2, and the end portion of the wind guide tube 2 is connected to the connecting portion 5. The ring body 3 can press the end portion of the air guide tube 2 by the return bias so that the ring body 3 and the air guide tube 2 can be connected to each other. The wind pipe 2 can be connected.

  Moreover, since the collar piece 4 protrudes along the circumferential direction in the middle of the axial direction of the ring body 3, when the connecting portion 5 of the ring body 3 is fitted or fitted into the wind guide pipe 2, Positioning of the air guide tube 2 in which the end portion of the tube 2 is locked and connected by the flange piece 4 can be performed quickly.

  Accordingly, the connecting position of the air guide tube 2 is determined simply by inserting or fitting the end of the air guide tube 2 by expanding or contracting the diameter of the ring body 3, and by the return bias when it is inserted or attached. Since the strip 3A of the ring body 3 presses the end of the air guide tube 2 from the inside or the outside of the air guide tube 2, the air guide tube 2 can be connected to the air guide tube 2 with a single touch. Become a tool.

  Further, for example, when the ring body 3 is formed of a synthetic resin material, the return bias can be easily realized by the rigidity of the synthetic resin material, and it is inexpensive and excellent in mass productivity.

  Further, for example, if the connecting portion 5 of the ring body 3 is provided with a locking portion 7 that engages with the end portion of the wind guide tube 2, the ring body 3 is locked to the end portion of the wind guide tube 2. The wind pipe connector and the wind guide pipe 2 are securely connected, and thus the wind guide pipes 2 can be reliably connected to each other, which makes it easier to handle.

  Further, for example, when the ring body 3 is configured in a C shape with both ends of the notch portion 6 of the ring body 3 separated from each other, the space between the notch portions 6 provided on the band surface 5 of the ring body 3 is widened. When the diameter of the ring body 3 is changed and stretched and deformed, and the ring body 3 is fitted or fitted to the end portion of the wind guide tube, the diameter of the ring body 3 is restored to the original by the return bias, and the ring body 3 is guided to the wind. The end of the tube 2 is pressed so that the ring body 3 and the air guide tube 2 are engaged, and the air guide tube is connected by a simple operation that only widens the spacing between the notches provided in the ring body. Because it can, it becomes easier to handle.

  Further, for example, the outer diameter of the ring body 3 is set to be larger than the inner diameter of the end portion of the air guide tube 2, and both ends of the notch portion 6 of the ring body 3 are separated from each other to make the ring body 3 C-shaped. When the ring body 3 is inserted into the end portion of the air guide tube 2 and the ring body 3 is connected to the air guide tube 2 by narrowing the spacing between the notches 6, the ring body 3 returns to the opening direction. The band plate 3A of the ring body 3 presses the end portion of the wind guide tube 2 and the end portion of the wind guide tube 2 can be connected to the ring body 3 by energizing. Further, in this case, since the air guide tube connector is pressed from the inside of the air guide tube, the presence of the air guide tube connector can be made inconspicuous and downsized as compared with the case where the biasing force is closed. Therefore, the amount of members used can be reduced and the cost can be further reduced.

  Further, for example, when the wind guide tube connector having the above-described configuration is used, the connection position of the wind guide tube 2 can be easily determined. Therefore, a plurality of wind guide tubes 2 can be connected to form a long wind guide body.

  From the above, the present invention provides an inexpensive wind guide tube connector 10 for easily connecting the wind guide tubes 2 with one touch, and when this wind guide tube connector is used, the wind guide tubes 2 can be connected with one touch. It is possible to provide a long air guide body which is easily connected and extended in length.

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

  The present embodiment is a wind guide body for guiding the warm air derived from the heating device 1, and this wind guide body is formed by connecting the wind guide pipes 2 of a predetermined length, and connecting the wind guide pipes 2 to each other. Are arranged in the circumferential direction in the middle of the axial direction of the ring body 3 that is configured to be fitted or fitted to the end portions of the respective air guide tubes 2 to connect the air guide tubes 2 to each other. A band plate that constitutes the ring body 3 is formed as a connecting portion 5 that protrudes from the both ends of the ring body 3 to the flange piece 4 and is fitted or fitted into the end portion of the air guide tube 2. A dividing portion 6 for dividing the middle of 3A is provided, and both end portions of the dividing portion 6 are configured to be in a separated state or a superposed state. When the ring body 3 is stretched and deformed to connect the end portion of the air guide tube 2 to the connecting portion 5, the air guide tube 2 is pressed back. The connecting portions 5 from the connecting portions 5 of the ring body 3 to the flange piece 4 are respectively fitted into the air guide tube 2 by the wind guide connector 10 that constitutes the ring body 3 so as to generate an urging force. It is a wind guide characterized by being fitted.

  FIG. 8 shows the use of the air guide body 11 of this embodiment in order to warm the kotatsu 12 placed in a room, with one end of the air guide body 11 according to the present invention facing the fan heater 1 for room heating. It is shown that the air guide body 11 is arranged, and the other end portion of the air guide body 11 is put into the kotatsu 12 to warm up. The air guide body 11 of this embodiment is obtained by connecting two air guide pipes 2 with an air guide pipe connector 10 shown in FIGS.

  In this embodiment, the two air guide pipes 2 are connected via the air guide pipe connector 10, but the plurality of air guide pipe connectors 10 and the plurality of air guide pipes 2 are alternately arranged and guided. If the wind guide pipes 2 are connected to each other by the wind pipe connector 10, the air guide body 11 in which a suitable number of the wind guide pipes 2 are connected can be configured, and a place away from the heating device 1 such as a fan heater (for example, You will be able to warm up locally, such as in separate rooms, corridors, and desk feet. Note that the shape and material of the air guide tube connector 10, the air guide tube 2, and the air guide body 11 of the present embodiment are not limited to those of the present embodiment as long as they do not require strict airtightness. Wind, warm air, cold air, or simple air can be used.

  Specifically, the air guide tube 2 is a cylindrical tube having flexibility or stretchability, and both ends are opened, and the end portion of the air guide tube 2 is folded inside the air guide tube member. It is a structure in which the end portion of the wind guide tube 2 is reinforced by adopting a configuration in which the ring-shaped member 13 is provided at the end portion of the wind guide tube 2.

  The wind guide tube 2 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which a ring-shaped member 13 made of synthetic resin is provided at the end of the wind guide tube 2 so that the end of the wind guide tube 2 is reinforced and While maintaining the shape of the end portion, the step portion formed by the inner surface of the ring-shaped member 13 and the inner surface of the air guide tube 2 engages with the engaging portion 8 of the air guide tube connector 10 described later. In this configuration, the engagement receiving portion 9 is provided, and thereby the engagement between the air guide tube 2 and the air guide tube connector 10 is ensured.

  In addition, although the wind guide tube 2 of a present Example is cylindrical shape, a rectangular shape or an appropriate shape may be sufficient.

  The air guide pipe connector 10 of the present embodiment is an air guide pipe connector for connecting a plurality of air guide pipes 2 for inducing warm air derived from the heating device 1. A ring piece 4 is projected along the circumferential direction in the axial direction of the ring body 3 that is configured to be fitted or fitted to the end portion of the pipe 2 to connect the air guide pipes 2 to each other. The part from the both ends of the body 3 to the collar piece 4 is a connecting part 5 that is inserted into or fitted to the end of the air guide tube 2, and is divided to divide the middle of the strip 3A constituting the ring body 3 A portion 6 is provided, and both end portions of the dividing portion 6 are configured to be in a separated state or a superposed state, and the ring body 3 is provided so as to be deformable so that the diameter can be varied. When the end portion of the air guide tube 2 is connected to the connecting portion 5 by being deformed, a forward bias is generated so as to press the air guide tube 2. Constitute a ring member 3.

  In addition, the wind guide connector 10 is formed of a rigid plate-like synthetic resin material to form a band-like ring body 3, and the return bias is exerted by this rigidity, so that mass productivity can be improved. Although it is enhanced, a rigid metal plate material may be processed into a predetermined shape to bend and have elasticity.

  Further, the ring body 3 is polymerized at both ends of the dividing portion 6 that divides the middle of the strip 3A constituting the ring body 3 so that the diameter of the ring body 3 can be varied. However, in this embodiment, in consideration of the degree of force required to expand and contract the diameter, both ends of the dividing portion 6 are notched. Part 6 is provided.

  That is, in this embodiment, the ring body 3 is provided with a notch portion 6 as the dividing portion 6 in the middle of the band plate 3A, and the band plate 3A is circularly curved in a C shape in the longitudinal direction. The both ends of the C-shaped notch 6 are configured to be separated from each other, and the spacing of the notch 6 is widened so that the diameter of the ring body 3 can be varied. Is generated.

  Further, although the cutout portion 6 of the present embodiment linearly cuts the strip 3A, the shape of the cutout portion 6 may be, for example, a shape that engages and separates in a plane.

  The air guide tube connector 10 of the present embodiment further sets the outer diameter of the connecting portion 5 of the ring body 3 to be larger than the inner diameter of the end portion of the air guide tube 2, and reduces the diameter of the ring body 3. Thus, the wind guide tube 2 is connected to the connecting portion 5 of the ring body 3 by the return bias when fitted into the end portion of the wind guide tube 2.

  In this way, the ring body 3 is returned in the opening direction so that the urging force is applied, so that the air guide tube connector 10 is pressed from the inside of the air guide tube 2, so that it is compared with the case where the urging force is closed. The presence of the air guide tube connector 10 can be made inconspicuous and can be reduced in size, so that the amount of members used can be reduced and the cost can be reduced.

  In addition, the ring body 3 includes a locking portion 7 that locks the end portion of the air guide tube 2 to the connecting portion 5 of the ring body 3, and the engagement portion 8 is an end of the wind guide tube 2 described above. The air guide tube connector 10 and the air guide tube 2 are securely connected to each other by engaging with the engagement receiving portion 9 formed in the portion, and by the opening bias of the ring body 3.

  As the engagement receiving portion 9 of the wind guide tube 2, the folded portion of the end portion of the wind guide tube 2 described above can be used. In this embodiment, the ring-shaped member 13 provided at the end portion of the wind guide tube 2 is used. By using the edge of the engagement receiving portion 9 of the wind guide tube 2 as a result, it is possible to effectively and reliably connect with a simple configuration.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the notch 6 can be pressed in the circumferential direction on the pair of flanges 4 in the vicinity of the notch 6 with the notch 6 interposed therebetween, so that the spacing between the notches 6 can be reduced. Thus, an operation piece 14 is provided.

  The pair of operation pieces 14 are formed by integrally forming protrusions on the pair of flanges 4 with the notch 6 interposed therebetween, and when the air guide tube connector 10 is attached to and detached from the air guide tube 2. The pair of operation pieces 14 are sandwiched between two fingers of the hand, the notch 6 is spaced apart, and the ring body 3 of the air guide tube connector 10 is inserted into the end opening of the air guide tube 2. After the fitting, when the finger is released from the operation piece 14, the strip 3A of the ring body 3 presses the end of the air guide tube 2 from the inside to guide the air guide tube connector 10 and the air guide tube. 2, so that the air guide tubes 2 can be connected to each other through the air guide tube connector 10.

  Since it comprised as mentioned above, when the notch part 6 which divides this strip | belt board 3A is provided in the strip | belt surface 5 of the strip | belt-like ring body 3 formed with the synthetic resin material, the wind guide connector 10 will be this ring body. 3 can expand / contract the diameter of the ring body 3 by expanding / contracting the interval between the notches 6 and can exert a return bias. When the collar piece 4 protrudes in the circumferential direction in the middle of the strip 3A of the ring body 3 to be urged back, the collar piece 4 can be positioned when the air guide tube 2 is coupled. The engagement portion 8 that engages with the end portion of the air guide tube 2 is provided in the connecting portion 5 of the ring body 3, and the end portion of the air guide tube 2 is engaged with the engagement portion 8. By providing the receiving portion 9, the air guide tubes 2 can be reliably connected to each other by the air guide tube connector 10. Further, since the pair of flanges 4 in the vicinity of the notch 6 are provided with the operation pieces 14 respectively, the air guide tube 2 can be easily attached and detached, and the operability is improved.

  The operation piece 14 is provided integrally with the flange piece 4 in the vicinity of the notch 6 of the ring body 3, but the operation piece 14 may be rod-shaped or plate-shaped.

  Therefore, the ring of the ring body 3 of the air guide tube connector 10 is narrowed by sandwiching both ends of the operation piece 14 with fingers of the hand, and the edge of the band surface 5 of the ring body 3 to the collar piece 4 is narrowed. Each part is inserted into the wind guide tube 2, and after insertion, when the fingers sandwiching the operation piece 14 are released, the guide tube connector 10 is engaged with the ends of the two wind guide tubes 2. Thus, the long wind guide body 11 can be formed by connecting the wind guide tubes 2 with one touch.

  The air guide body 11 is configured by connecting the air guide pipes 2 having a predetermined length with the air guide pipe connector 10, and when a plurality of the air guide pipes 2 are connected using a plurality of the air guide pipe connectors 10, The air guide distance can be easily extended.

  The air guide body of the present embodiment does not need to have various air guide pipes having different lengths depending on the installation location of the heating device, and is composed of a plurality of air guide pipes of the same length, which is convenient for storage. is there.

  The air guide tube connector 15 of the present embodiment is configured such that the air guide tube connector 10 having an opening bias made of synthetic resin is fitted into the end portion of the air guide tube 2 to connect them together. The end portion of the ring body 3 of the wind guide tube connector 10 having the force may be fitted to the open end portion of the wind guide tube 2. In this case, the collar piece 4 may be provided on the inner surface of the ring body 3 and the operation piece portion 14 may be provided on the outer surface of the ring body. Further, the inner diameter of the end portion of the ring body 3 is made smaller than the outer diameter of the end portion of the air guide tube 2 so as to exert a closing bias.

  In addition, it is possible to appropriately perform, for example, providing a fixing leg portion or an air blowing fan at the end portion of the wind guide tube 2 or the wind guide body 11 of the present embodiment.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Heating device 2 Wind guide tube 3 Ring body 3A Band plate 4 Hook piece 5 Connection part 6 Dividing part 7 Locking part

Claims (6)

  An air guide tube connector for connecting a plurality of air guide tubes for inducing hot air derived from a heating device, wherein the air guide tube is fitted or fitted into an end portion of each of the air guide tubes. A ring piece is projected along the circumferential direction in the middle in the axial direction of the ring body configured to connect the pipes, and a portion from both end edges of the ring body to the rib piece is an end of the wind guide pipe. As a connecting part that is fitted or fitted into the part, a dividing part that divides the middle of the strip constituting the ring body is provided, and both ends of the dividing part are configured in a shape that is in a separated state or a polymerization state, This ring body is provided so as to be deformable so that the diameter can be varied, and when the ring body is stretched and deformed to connect the end portion of the wind guide pipe to the connecting portion, the return pipe presses the wind guide pipe. An air guide pipe connector characterized in that the ring body is configured to generate an urging force.   2. The wind guide tube connector according to claim 1, wherein the ring body is formed of a synthetic resin material having rigidity, and the return bias is exhibited by the rigidity.   3. The wind guide according to claim 1, wherein the ring body includes a locking portion that locks an end portion of the wind guide tube at the connection portion of the ring body. Pipe coupler.   The ring body is provided with a notch as the dividing part in the middle of the strip, and both ends of the notch part are separated from each other to form the ring body into a C-shaped ring body. 4. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a space between the portions is widened and the diameter of the ring body is variably provided, and a return bias is generated when the ring body is widened or narrowed. Wind guide tube connector.   The outer diameter of the connecting portion of the ring body is set larger than the inner diameter of the end portion of the wind guide tube, and the return bias when the ring body is reduced in diameter and fitted into the end portion of the wind guide tube 5. The wind guide pipe connector according to claim 4, wherein the wind guide pipe is connected to a connecting portion of the ring body.   A wind guide body for guiding warm air derived from a heating device, wherein the wind guide pipe is connected by a wind guide pipe connector according to claim 1.

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