JP2016182322A - Futon dryer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To simplify an operation of installing a futon dryer to a futon and to improve a use feeling in the futon dryer used for drying of a futon and the like.SOLUTION: A futon dryer includes: a box-shaped body case 1 having a suction port 2 and an opening part 3 at the upper part; a fan 6 provided in the body case 1; a heater part 7 for heating blowing-out air of the fan 6; a cylindrical-shaped bendable hose 8 which is an air blowing passage for the air heated by the heater part 7; a nozzle part 10 provided at a tip of the hose 8; and an accommodation part which is a space which can accommodate the nozzle part 10 and the hose 8. In the futon dryer, the nozzle part 10 includes a blow-out port 9 and it is attachable to/detachable from the opening part 3, and in the case where the hose 8 and the nozzle part 10 are accommodated in the accommodation part 11, the nozzle part 10 becomes one portion of the body case 1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a futon dryer used for drying and warming futons and beds.

  Conventionally, in this type of futon drying apparatus, as disclosed in, for example, Patent Document 1, warm air generated from a main body is blown to an air mat connected by a hose, and the futon is dried by the air mat. In the futon dryer described in Patent Document 1, after the air mat is spread and disposed between the hanging futon and the lay futon, the hot air is sent from the main body to the air mat through the hose, and the sent hot air is blown out from the air mat. It passes between the quilt and the quilt, removes the moisture of each quilt, and dries.

JP 2000-279597 A

  In the above-described conventional example, an air mat that blows hot air supplied from the main body to dry the futon and a hose that connects the air mat to the main body are provided in the main body of the futon dryer, and the upper end of the main body is provided with the housing. The openable / closable storage lid is provided to cover the storage portion and the upper opening of the main body. With this, when performing futon drying, open the storage lid, take out the air mat and hose stored in the main body, spread the air mat and place it between the hanging and laying futon, and then drive the main body There is a problem that it takes time to install.

  The present invention solves the above-described conventional problems, and aims to improve the feeling of use.

  In order to achieve this object, the present invention heats a box-shaped main body case having an air inlet and an opening at the top, a fan provided in the main body case, and air blown from the fan. It is a space that can store a heater part, a cylindrical bendable hose that is an air blowing path for air heated by the heater part, a nozzle part provided at the tip of the hose, and the nozzle part and the hose. A storage part, and the nozzle part is provided with a blow-off port, is detachably attached to the opening part, and when the hose and the nozzle part are stored in the storage part, the nozzle part is a part of the main body case. In this way, the intended purpose is achieved.

  As described above, the present invention provides a box-shaped main body case having an air inlet and an opening at the top, a fan provided in the main body case, a heater section for heating the air blown from the fan, and the heater. A tube-shaped bendable hose that is an air blowing path heated by a portion, a nozzle portion provided at the tip of the hose, and a storage portion that is a space in which the nozzle portion and the hose can be stored, The nozzle portion includes a blowout port, is detachable from the opening, and the nozzle portion is a part of the main body case when the hose and the nozzle portion are stored in the storage portion. .

  By doing this, when drying futon, it is possible to complete the installation by taking out the nozzle with the blowout outlet which is part of the main body case from the main body and inserting the nozzle between the hanging futon and the mattress, The operation of installing the futon dryer in the futon is simplified, and as a result, the feeling of use can be improved.

The perspective view of the futon dryer of embodiment of this invention Schematic sectional view of the futon dryer Schematic sectional view of the futon dryer The figure which shows the implementation state of the futon drying of the futon dryer Perspective sectional view of the futon dryer Partial perspective sectional view of the futon dryer Rear perspective view of the futon dryer Rear sectional view of the futon dryer with the nozzle section removed Cross section of the Futon dryer Perspective sectional view of the futon dryer Cross section of the Futon dryer Partial front view of the Futon dryer Partial perspective view of the futon dryer Partial sectional view of the futon dryer

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a futon dryer according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the futon dryer according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the futon dryer according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the nozzle portion 10 is removed from the opening 3. 1, 2, and 3 are views seen from the front side of the main body case.

  In the futon dryer according to the embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, the main body case 1 has a box shape, the side surface is provided with an intake port 2, and the upper portion is provided with an opening 3. I have. A central portion of the main body case 1 is provided with a partition plate portion 1A extending in the horizontal direction. The partition plate portion 1 </ b> A divides the space in the main body case 1 into a lower space 1 </ b> B that is a lower portion of the main body case 1 and a storage portion 11 that is an upper portion of the main body case 1. The storage portion 11 communicates with the opening 3 at the top of the main body case 1.

  The lower space 1 </ b> B in the main body case 1 includes a blowing unit and a heater unit 7, and the storage unit 11 includes a hose 8 and a nozzle unit 10.

  The air blowing means includes a scroll-shaped casing portion 4, a motor portion 5 fixed in the casing portion 4, and a fan 6 that is rotated by the motor portion 5. The air blown out by the blowing means is heated by the heater unit 7.

  A tubular bendable hose 8 provided in the opening 3 of the main body case 1 is provided on the leeward side of the heater portion 7, and a nozzle portion 10 provided with a blowout port 9 is provided at the tip of the hose 8.

  The feature in this embodiment is that the nozzle unit 10 becomes a part of the main body case 1 when the hose 8 and the nozzle unit 10 are stored in the storage unit 11. The upper surface of the nozzle portion 10 becomes a part of the top surface of the main body case 1.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an implementation state of futon drying in the futon dryer according to the embodiment of the present invention. In the case of drying futon, since the upper surface of the nozzle unit 10 is a part of the top surface of the main body case 1, there is no need to open the storage lid as in the prior art, and the air outlet 9 which is a part of the main body case 1 is provided. The nozzle unit 10 is taken out from the main body case 1 and can be installed by inserting the nozzle unit 10 between the hanging futon 15 and the mattress 16 as shown in FIG. Furthermore, since the bendable hose 8 is provided, the height at which the nozzle portion 10 is inserted can be easily adjusted from the height of the bed size to the futon laid on the floor.

  In addition, after the futon drying is finished, the nozzle unit 10 is taken out from the futon, and the nozzle unit 10 is installed in the storage unit 11 of the main body case 1 to be stored in the main body case 1. Since it becomes a part of the top surface, it is not necessary to close the conventional storage lid.

  Thereby, operation which installs a futon dryer in the futon is simplified, and as a result, usability can be improved.

  Moreover, the nozzle part 10 is provided with the handle part 12 for nozzles in the upper part, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  Thereby, since it becomes easy to attach or detach the nozzle part 10 from the main body case 1, a usability | use_condition can be improved. Furthermore, by providing the nozzle handle portion 12 on the upper portion of the nozzle portion 10, the height of the nozzle portion 10 in the vertical direction can be increased. Thereby, when the nozzle part 10 is installed between the hanging futon 15 and the mattress 16, the nozzle handle section 12 lifts the hanging futon 15 so that a space can be created between the mattress 15 and the mattress 16. Therefore, the wind discharged from the air outlet 9 of the nozzle portion 10 can easily spread between the hanging futon 15 and the lay futon 16. As a result, the drying efficiency can be improved.

  The nozzle handle 12 is characterized in that the vertical cross-sectional shape is T-shaped.

  Thereby, since the handle portion for the nozzle is formed in the nozzle handle portion 12, the nozzle handle portion 12 can be easily grasped and the nozzle portion can be easily detached from the main body case 1, so that the feeling of use can be improved. Furthermore, when the nozzle unit 10 is installed between the hanging futon 15 and the lay futon 16, it is possible to make a large space between the top surface of the nozzle unit 10 and the top surface of the nozzle handle unit 12. The wind discharged from the air outlet 9 can be easily distributed between the hanging futon 15 and the mattress 16, and as a result, the drying efficiency can be improved.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that the air outlet 9 is provided on the tip side of the nozzle portion 10 and the nozzle handle portion 12 is provided on the base side of the nozzle portion 10. That is, the nozzle portion 10 has a rectangular shape having a long side and a short side when viewed from above, and a nozzle outlet 9 is provided at the tip of the nozzle portion 10 on the short side, and a nozzle handle is provided in the short side direction with respect to the nozzle outlet 9. A portion 12 is provided, and a distance is provided between the air outlet 9 and the nozzle handle portion 12.

  When performing futon drying, the nozzle portion 10 is hung by holding the nozzle handle portion 12 and is installed so that the entire nozzle portion is covered between the futon 15 and the mattress 16 so that the tip side of the nozzle portion 10 The air outlet 9 is provided in the nozzle portion 10 and the nozzle handle portion 12 is provided on the base side of the nozzle portion 10 so that the air outlet 9 is installed near the center of the futon even if the insertion amount of the nozzle handle portion 12 is small. be able to. Thereby, since the insertion amount of the nozzle part 10 can be decreased, operation which installs a futon dryer comfortably is simplified and a usability | use_condition can be improved as a result.

  In addition, since the nozzle handle portion 12 is provided on the base side of the nozzle portion 10, a space can be created between the nozzle handle portion 12, the upper portion of the nozzle portion 10, and the hanging futon 15. The wind discharged from the air outlet 9 of the nozzle part 10 is easy to spread between the hanging futon 15 and the lay futon 16.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the main body case 1 includes a main body handle portion 13 on the front surface, and the main body handle portion 13 is larger than the nozzle handle portion 12. The main body handle 13 is used when carrying the main body case 1. The main body case 1 includes a main body handle 13 on the front surface of the main body case 1. The handle portion 13 is easily noticeable and easy to understand. Thereby, by giving a difference from the handle part 12 for nozzles, misidentification with the handle part 12 for nozzles can be prevented, and a usability | use_condition can be improved as a result.

  FIG. 5 is a perspective sectional view of the futon dryer according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a view from the right side of the main body case 1.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5, the center of gravity of the futon dryer is located below the main body handle 13, and the main body case 1 is vertically long and has the shortest longitudinal direction. . That is, the main body handle 13 is disposed on the front side of the main body case 1 having a vertically long shape with the shortest longitudinal direction. In the lower space 1 </ b> B below the main body handle 13, an air blowing means comprising a scroll-shaped casing portion 4, a motor portion 5 fixed in the casing portion, and a fan 6 rotated by the motor portion 5. Since the heater unit 7 for heating the air blown out by the blowing means is provided, the center of gravity of the futon dryer is positioned below the main body handle 13. Further, at the position of the center of gravity of the main body case 1 in the front-rear direction, the main body case 1 is positioned rearward from the position of the main body handle 13. When carrying the main body case 1 with the main body handle portion 13, the main body case 1 can be carried with the main body handle portion 13 provided on the front side, with the rear side of the main body case 1 facing the user. At this time, since the center of gravity of the main body case 1 is below and behind the main body handle 13, the center of gravity moves in the vertical direction with the main body handle 13 as a fulcrum. It will tilt in the direction away from the user. Thereby, when carrying the main body case 1, it becomes difficult for the main body case 1 and a user to contact. As a result, portability is improved and the feeling of use can be improved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the main body handle portion 13 includes an inclined portion 14. Thereby, when carrying the main body case 1 with the handle portion 13 for the main body, the lower side of the main body case 1 is easily inclined in a direction away from the user. In addition, ease of holding is improved by increasing the contact area between the finger of the handle and the inclined portion. As a result, portability is improved and the feeling of use can be improved.

  FIG. 6 is a perspective sectional view of the nozzle unit 10 of the futon dryer according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a front view of the main body case 1. As shown in FIG. 6, the connection part of the nozzle part 10 and the hose 8 is connected by the hose joint 17 and the nozzle joint 18 which rotate freely connect.

  That is, the hose 8 is connected to a cylindrical hose joint 17, and the nozzle portion 10 is connected to a nozzle joint 18 having a cylindrical hole having a size substantially equal to the outer shape of the hose joint 17 in the center. The hose joint 17 is inserted into the central hole of the nozzle joint 18, and the concave rail portion 19 disposed on the outer circumference of the hose joint 17 and the convex rail receiving portion 20 of the nozzle joint 18 are inserted, whereby the nozzle The connecting portion between the portion 10 and the hose 8 is rotatable.

  As a result, when the nozzle unit 10 is installed between the mattress 16, the nozzle unit rotates even on an unstable surface of the mattress 16, so that the nozzle unit 10 can be stably installed at an angle corresponding to the surface. Therefore, the stability to the operation of installing the futon dryer in the futon increases, and as a result, the feeling of use can be improved.

  FIG. 7 is a rear perspective view of the futon dryer according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a rear perspective view of the futon dryer according to the embodiment of the present invention with the nozzle portion 10 removed.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, when the hose 8 and the nozzle unit 10 are stored in the storage unit 11, the rear upper end 22 of the main body case 1 is disposed at a position lower than the top surface 21 of the nozzle unit 10. It is characterized by.

  Thereby, when installing the nozzle part 10 in the accommodating part 11, when installing the nozzle part 10 from the back direction of the main body case 1, it becomes possible to install from diagonally above other than right above, and the ease of attaching / detaching the nozzle part 10 Therefore, the operation of installing the futon dryer in the futon is simplified, and as a result, the feeling of use can be improved.

  The main body case 1 and the nozzle portion 10 are different in color.

  As a result, it becomes easy to recognize that the nozzle unit 10 is a unit that is attached to and detached from the main body case 1 and installed in the futon. Can be improved.

  Moreover, FIG. 9 is sectional drawing of the futon dryer of embodiment of this invention. FIG. 9 is a view of the main body case 1 as viewed from the right. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the storage portion 11 is provided with a nozzle installation base 23 that is inclined from the inner surface of the main body case 1 toward the inside of the nozzle portion 10 so as to be symmetrical with respect to the center of the nozzle portion 10. When the nozzle unit 10 is stored in the storage unit 11, the nozzle installation base 23 and the nozzle unit 10 are in contact with each other.

  That is, when the nozzle unit 10 is installed in the storage unit 11, even if the nozzle unit 10 is inserted in a shifted manner on the front side or the back side of the main body case 1, the inclined nozzle installation base 23 allows the nozzle unit 10 to be properly installed. It will be inserted to guide the position.

  As a result, the ease of attaching and detaching the nozzle unit 10 and the storage unit 11 in the front direction of the main body and the rear direction of the main body is improved, so that the operation for installing the futon dryer is simplified, and as a result, the feeling of use is improved. Can do.

  FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional perspective view of the futon dryer according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a view as seen from the left side of the main body case 1. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 10, when the nozzle unit 10 is stored in the storage unit 11, the left and right outlets 24 arranged on both sides of the long side surface of the nozzle unit 10 are blocked by the nozzle installation base 23. It is characterized by that.

  As a result, when the nozzle unit 10 is installed between the hanging futon 15 and the lay futon 16, the right and left air outlets 24 allow the wind to be discharged not only in the direction of the air outlet 9 but also in both sides in the vertical side surface direction. As a result, it is possible to send air in the futon over a wide area, and as a result, the drying efficiency of the futon can be improved. Further, when the nozzle portion 10 is housed in the main body case 1, the left and right outlets 24 are blocked by the nozzle mounting base 23, so that the wind can be concentrated on the outlet 9 and the amount of air can be increased. It is possible to improve the drying efficiency of small amounts of clothing and shoes using

  Moreover, FIG. 11 is sectional drawing of the futon dryer of embodiment of this invention. FIG. 3 is a view of the main body case 1 as viewed from the right. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 11, the storage portion 11 includes a claw portion 26 having a foot portion 25 inclined inwardly toward the nozzle portion 10 from the inner surface of the main body case 1 toward the lower side, and a claw holder on the nozzle portion. A portion 27 is provided.

  That is, when the nozzle unit 10 is installed in the storage unit 11, even if the nozzle unit 10 is inserted in a shifted manner on the front side or the back side of the main body case 1, the inclined foot portion 25 smoothly receives the nail rest of the nozzle unit 10. The portion 27 is guided and fitted to the claw portion 26. After the storage, the claw portion 26 and the claw receiving portion 27 are fitted, so that the nozzle portion 10 is stably stored at the normal position.

  As a result, it is possible to ensure the stability that the nozzle part 10 is not easily detached even when the main body case 1 is carried without impairing the ease of attaching and detaching the nozzle part 10 and the storage part 11. A feeling can be improved.

  FIG. 12 is a front view of the vicinity of the claw portion 26 and the claw receiving portion 27 of the futon dryer according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 12, in the vicinity of the claw portion 26 of the storage portion 11, a guide portion 28 that is inclined with respect to the cylindrical cross section of the hose 8 in the storage state and a guide receiving portion 29 in the nozzle portion 10 are provided. It is characterized by that.

  That is, the guide portion 28 is arranged in two inverted cross-section shapes that are close to each other downward, and the guide receiving portion 29 is formed in a cross-section shape that is housed inside the guide portion 28. When the nozzle unit 10 is installed in the storage unit 11, the inclined guide unit 28 smoothly guides the guide receiving unit 29 to the proper position even if the nozzle unit 10 is inserted shifted to the left and right sides of the main body case 1. Will be inserted.

  Thereby, since the ease of attachment / detachment of the nozzle part 10 and the storage part 11 in the left-right direction in the main body case 1 is improved, the operation for installing the futon dryer is simplified, and as a result, the usability can be improved. it can.

  FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the vicinity of the air outlet 9 of the futon dryer according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 13, a plurality of wind direction change plates 30 that can be rotated in the vertical direction are arranged in the vertical direction at the air outlet 9, and the wind direction change plate 30 has a rotation shaft 31 that extends in the horizontal direction, A wind direction plate 32 extending in the vertical direction from the rotation shaft 31 is provided, and the length of the wind direction plate 32 in the vertical direction with respect to the rotation shaft 31 is different for each wind direction change plate 30.

  Thereby, since the wind direction of the blower outlet 9 can be changed in the vertical direction while the nozzle unit 10 is installed in the storage unit 11, the function as a dryer for drying a small amount of clothes in the upper direction or drying the shoes in the lower direction can be achieved. Since only the operation of the plate 32 is required and labor is saved, the feeling of use can be improved as a result. In addition, by changing the length of the wind direction plate 32, it is possible to change the wind direction specialized in the upward direction or the downward direction, thereby improving the drying efficiency of a small amount of clothing or shoes using the spot wind of the air outlet 9. can do.

  Moreover, FIG. 14 is sectional drawing of the blower outlet 9 at the time of the upper direction of the wind direction change board 30 of the futon dryer of this Embodiment. FIG. 14 is a front view of the main body case 1. As shown in FIG. 14, the length of the wind direction plate 32 in the direction perpendicular to the rotation shaft 31 is shorter in the wind direction changing plate 30 arranged in the upper part than in the wind direction changing plate 30 arranged in the lower part. And

  That is, as shown in FIG. 14, when water or the like is applied to the top surface 21 of the nozzle unit 10, the wind direction plate 32 faces upward and water enters the nozzle unit 10 through the wind direction plate 32. Even under easy-to-break conditions, the upper wind direction plate 32 can be accommodated inside the nozzle portion 10, so that water can be prevented from entering. Also, the long wind direction plate 32 disposed at the lower portion can be moved for ease of use. The wind direction changing plate 30 that can be rotated without any problem can be installed at the air outlet 9.

  Thereby, since the wind direction can be changed and water can be prevented from entering even when water is applied, both safety and usability can be improved as a result.

  The futon dryer according to the present invention is useful as a futon dryer used for drying and warming futons and beds.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main body case 1A Partition plate part 1B Lower space 2 Air inlet 3 Opening part 4 Casing part 5 Motor part 6 Fan 7 Heater part 8 Hose 9 Blowing outlet 10 Nozzle part 11 Storage part 12 Nozzle handle part 13 Main body handle part 14 Inclination Part 15 Hanging Futon 16 Lined Futon 17 Hose Joint 18 Nozzle Joint 19 Rail Part 20 Rail Receiving Part 21 Top Surface 22 Rear Upper End 23 Nozzle Installation Base 24 Left / Right Outlet 25 Foot Part 26 Claw Part 27 Claw Receiving Part 28 Guide Part 29 Guide Receiving Part Part 30 Wind direction changing plate 31 Rotating shaft 32 Wind direction plate

Claims (15)

A box-shaped main body case having an air inlet and an opening at the top, a fan provided in the main body case, a heater section for heating the blown air of the fan, and blowing of air heated by the heater section A tube-shaped bendable hose that is a path; a nozzle portion provided at a tip of the hose; and a storage portion that is a space in which the nozzle portion and the hose can be stored. A futon dryer, wherein the nozzle part becomes a part of the main body case when the hose and the nozzle part are stored in the storage part. The futon dryer according to claim 1, wherein the nozzle portion includes a nozzle handle portion at an upper portion thereof. The futon dryer according to claim 2, wherein the nozzle handle has a T-shaped vertical cross section. The said nozzle part provided the said blower outlet in the front end side in the said nozzle part, and provided the said handle part for nozzles in the base side in the said nozzle part, The futon dryer of Claim 2 or 3 characterized by the above-mentioned. The futon dryer according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the main body case includes a main body handle portion on a front surface, and the main body handle portion is larger than the nozzle handle portion. 6. The futon dryer according to claim 5, wherein a center of gravity is located below the handle for the main body, and the main body case has a vertically long shape and a shape having the shortest front-rear direction. The futon dryer according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a rotating means that freely rotates and connects the connecting portion of the nozzle portion and the hose. When the hose and the nozzle part are stored in the storage part, a part or the whole of the upper end of the side surface of the main body case is disposed at a position lower than the top surface of the nozzle part. The futon dryer in any one of 1-7. The futon dryer according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the main body case and the nozzle portion have different colors. The storage section includes a nozzle installation base inclined from the inner surface of the main body case toward the inner side of the nozzle section, and when the hose and the nozzle are stored in the storage section, the nozzle installation base and the nozzle The futon dryer according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the portions are in contact with each other. The futon dryer according to claim 10, wherein when the nozzle portion is stored in the storage portion, a part or the whole of the outlet is closed by the nozzle installation base. The claw part having a foot part inclined in the nozzle part inward direction from the inner surface of the main body case to the lower side and a claw receiving part in the nozzle part are provided in the storage part. To Futon dryer according to any one of 11 to 11. 13. The guide unit according to claim 1, wherein the storage unit includes a guide unit that is inclined with respect to a cylindrical cross section of the hose in a stored state, and a guide receiving unit in the nozzle unit. Futon dryer. A plurality of wind direction change plates that can be rotated in the vertical direction are arranged side by side in the vertical direction at the air outlet, and the wind direction change plates extend in the vertical direction from the rotation shaft that extends in the horizontal direction. The futon dryer according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein each of the wind direction changing plates has a length in a direction perpendicular to a rotation axis of the wind direction plate. 15. The futon according to claim 14, wherein a length of the wind direction plate in a direction perpendicular to a rotation axis of the wind direction change plate disposed at an upper portion is shorter than that of the wind direction change plate disposed at a lower portion. Dryer.

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