JP2568802Y2 - Dehumidifier - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Industrial application field] The present invention is a closet, a clothes chest,
The present invention relates to a dehumidifier that is mounted on a corner of a locker, a cabinet, a storage, or the like to absorb moisture therein.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, many types of this type have been marketed, but all of them have an outer cylindrical container, a mesh shelf supported inside the outer cylindrical container, and a mesh lid covered with the outer cylindrical container. It is composed of As one example of a support for the outer cylindrical container of the mesh shelf, a plurality of support ribs are provided on the front side and the rear side of the inner wall surface of the clam-shaped outer cylindrical container in plan view. (See FIG. 21) However, when the outer cylindrical container is injection-molded with plastic, when the injected plastic is hardened, the rib on the inner wall surface pulls the surrounding plastic. A slight indentation follows, which appears on the surface as shallow longitudinal grooves.

[0003]

In such a dehumidifying container having a clam-shaped outer cylindrical container in plan view, the product name, An advertisement such as a company name and a promotional message is displayed, and an explanation such as a handling precautionary note is usually displayed in a predetermined region of an arcuate surface on the outer wall surface at the rear of the outer cylindrical container. However, in the case of a dehumidifying container in which the ribs for the support as described above are formed on the front inner wall surface or the rear inner wall surface of the outer cylindrical container, the outer shape on which the rib is formed due to the forming process. A concave groove is formed on the outer wall surface of the cylindrical container. For this reason, the advertisement display or the description display as described above is made on the arcuate surface of the outer wall surface of the outer cylindrical container in which the concave groove is formed. And affix the printed paper to the arcuate surface of the outer wall,
Alternatively, when the advertisement display or explanation display is printed on a plastic film and shrunk and adhered to the arcuate surface of the outer wall, the influence of the concave groove is small, but the advertisement display or explanation display is formed in the arcuate shape of the outer wall. When printing a curved surface directly on a surface, or directly transferring an advertisement or explanation display on an arcuate surface of an outer wall surface, the effect of the groove is extremely large because the groove is not printed or transferred. It has become. Such an effect can be avoided by providing ribs for supporting the mesh-shaped shelf on the inner wall surfaces on both sides of the outer cylindrical container. There was a risk that the support would lack stability.

The present invention has been devised in view of the above points, and an object of the invention is to provide a dehumidifier for corners in which a mesh-shaped shelf is supported on an inner wall surface of an outer cylindrical container. In order to eliminate the instability of the support of the mesh shelf due to the position of (1).

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, a rib for supporting a mesh shelf is provided on the inner wall surface of an outer cylindrical container, and a front side on which an advertisement is displayed. Or, by avoiding the rear side where the explanation is displayed, by moving to the both sides that normally do not perform these displays, while avoiding the influence of the concave grooves generated by the rib forming process on each display, In addition, the instability of the support for the outer cylindrical container caused by the movement of the ribs to both sides is reduced by changing the configuration of the mesh shelf to stabilize the support of the mesh shelf relative to the outer cylindrical container. I have.

That is, the present invention provides a clam-shaped outer cylindrical container having an open upper end and front and rear outer wall surfaces formed in an arcuate shape, and a mesh supported in the outer cylindrical container. , A dehumidifier stored in the outer cylinder container on the mesh shelf, and a mesh lid covered with an upper end opening of the outer cylinder container, wherein the front, rear In a dehumidifier in which a predetermined area of the arc-shaped surface on the outer wall surface is a surface that can be displayed, the mesh-shaped shelf includes a mesh plate having an edge frame formed along an outer peripheral edge, and a predetermined area of the arc-shaped surface. Along with being vertically set at the position of the edge frame corresponding to
A gutter-shaped support column whose top is closed and a lower end is opened below the mesh plate is provided, and an outer peripheral edge of the mesh plate and a vertical edge of the gutter-shaped open side of the support column are the above-mentioned. The outer cylindrical container is in contact with an inner wall surface of the outer cylindrical container, and the outer cylindrical container is provided on an inner wall surface of the outer cylindrical container corresponding to a region other than a predetermined region of the arc-shaped surface, and supports the mesh shelf at an upper end. And a locking projection provided on the inner wall surface of the outer cylindrical container so as to be located above the support column and capable of locking the top of the support column.

[0007]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The dehumidifier of the present invention is, for example, a closet, a clothes chest,
It is used in places where moisture is disliked, such as lockers, cabinets, and storages. As a whole, it shows a clam-shaped tubular body in plan view.

[0008] The corner dehumidifier (A) is an outer cylindrical container (a).
And a mesh-like shelf (b) supported inside the mesh-like shelf (b), and a mesh-like lid (c) covering the opening of the outer cylindrical container (a). Upper outer container (a)
Inside, a moisture absorbent (B) of, for example, calcium chloride is stored, and a porous sheet (d) that does not allow deliquescence but allows moisture to pass is adhered to the opening surface of the outer cylindrical container (a). Then, the upper part is sealed with a sealing material (e) in which aluminum foil is coated with plastic. The outer container (a), the mesh shelf (b), and the mesh lid (c) are formed by injection molding of polyethylene, polypropylene, or the like.

The outer cylindrical container (a) is a clam-shaped cylindrical container having an upper end opened and having a clam shape in a plan view, and front and rear outer wall surfaces are formed in arcuate surfaces (1) and (2), respectively. The predetermined areas of these arc-shaped surfaces (1) and (2) are displayable surfaces. In a predetermined area of the arc-shaped surface (1), an advertisement display (1) such as a product name, a company name, and other promotional texts is displayed.
a) is displayed, and an explanation display such as handling precautions is displayed in a predetermined area of the arc-shaped surface (2). On both sides (3) and (3 ') sides between the front arcuate surface (1) side and the rear arcuate surface (2) side in the circumferential direction, mesh-like shelves ( ribs for supporting b) (5), (6); (5 '),
(6 ') is protruded from the lower bottom surface 4 so as to extend halfway, and a locking projection (7) is formed at the upper end thereof. The ribs (5), (6); (5 '), (6') are provided partially or circumferentially in the circumferential direction. The ribs (5), (6); (5 ') and (6') are provided on both sides (3) and (3 '). ) And parts with no explanation such as cautions for handling. As shown in FIG. 20, the outer cylindrical container (a) has ribs (5) on both sides (3) and (3 '),
(6); In the position of the outer wall surface corresponding to (5 ') and (6'), a shallow depression (concave groove) in the vertical direction due to pulling when the rib hardens during injection molding (5a), (6a) );
(5a ') and (6a') occur. A flange (9) is provided around the upper opening (8), and a central opening of each inner wall surface on the front arcuate surface (1) side and the rear arcuate surface (2) side. In the vicinity of the part (8), the locking projection (1)
0) and (10 ') are formed.

The mesh shelf (b) has a clam shape in plan view along the inner wall surface of the outer cylindrical container (a), and has a mesh floor (11) and gutter-like support columns (16), (16 '). ). The mesh floor (11) has an edge frame (12) formed on an outer peripheral edge thereof, a mesh plate (11a) having parallel slits (15) extending in the front-rear direction, and a left-right direction from the edge frame (12). (On both sides), supporting bones (13) for supporting the mesh plate (11a), and extending parallel to the slits (15) in the front-rear direction orthogonal to the supporting bones (13). 11a)
And a supporting bone (14) for supporting the body. Each support column (16), (16 ') is located at the center of the edge frame 12 in the direction of the supporting bone (13) (ie, the center of the front and rear edge frames 12).
And is erected upward. In this case, the support pillars (16), (16 ') are erected so that the open side of the gutter-like portion faces outward. These gutter-shaped support columns (1
6) and (16 ') each have a truncated frustoconical shape with a thick bottom and a narrow top, and a vertically extending air vent slot (17), (17'). Are drilled respectively. The vertical edges of the support pillars (16) and (16 ') on the open side of the gutter-shaped portions are configured to abut the inner wall surface of the outer cylindrical container (a). Further, as shown in FIG. 3, these trough-shaped support columns (16), (16 ') have their tops closed (18), (1).
8 '), and its lower part is opened (19) in an arc shape toward the lower part of the mesh plate 11. Closed part (1) at the top of the support columns (16), (16 ')
8) and (18 ') can be locked to the locking projections (10) and (10'), and their outer edges can be brought into contact with the inner wall surface of the outer cylindrical container (a). I have. Further, the edge frame (12) is formed with a protruding edge (20) on the lower side, which is a rib (5), (6) on the inner wall surface of the outer cylindrical container (a);
(5 '), (6') to be locked to the locking projection (7). The mesh shelf (b ′) shown in FIGS.
In the mesh shelf (b) shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the projecting walls (24), which face upward from both sides to the front and rear sides with respect to the edge frame (12) of the mesh floor (11). 24 ')
When the mesh-shaped shelf (b ') is fitted into the outer cylindrical container (a), the support columns (16), (16') are provided.
At the same time, the mesh shelf (b ') comes into contact with the inner wall surface of the outer cylindrical container (a) to stabilize it. FIG.
The mesh shelf (b ″) shown in FIG. 11 and the mesh shelf (b ′) shown in FIG. 8 and FIG.
4 ') is provided with notches (25) and (25') in a part thereof. Further, the mesh shelf (b ''') shown in FIGS. 12 to 14 has a configuration for further stabilizing the fitting when it is fitted in the outer cylindrical container (a'). On the floor (11), two supporting bones (13 ') are provided on the lower surface of the mesh floor (11) on the front and rear sides with respect to the edge frame (12). The supporting bone (14 ') in the direction perpendicular to this is inserted into the supporting column (16),
(16 ') Three in between, one on each side and one on each side, and near the side edge. On the upper surface of the mesh floor (11), support columns (16),
Projecting pieces (26), (26) directed upward at (16 ');
(27) and (27), and similar protruding pieces (28) and (28) protruding at positions away from the protruding pieces (26) and (27), respectively. Also, on the lower surface of the mesh floor (11),
(26), (26); (27), (27); (28),
At the corresponding position of (28), projecting pieces (26 '), (2)
6 ');(27'), (27 ');(28'), (28 ')
Is provided. Furthermore, ribs (29), (2) for reinforcing the inner surfaces of the support columns (16), (16 ') are provided.
9 '). The outer cylindrical container (a ') (FIGS. 15 and 16) fitted with the mesh-like shelf (b "") having the structure shown in FIGS. 12 to 14 is shown in FIGS.
In addition to the supporting ribs (5), (6); Is provided.

The mesh-shaped lid (c) has a clam shape in plan view as shown in FIG. 17, and large ventilation holes (21) are juxtaposed on the upper surface. A downwardly protruding rim (23) is provided around the edge frame (22), whereby the mesh-like lid (c) is connected to the flange (9) of the opening (8) of the outer cylindrical container (a).
Be crowned.

In order to constitute the dehumidifier (A) with the outer cylindrical container (a) having the above structure, the mesh shelf (b), and the mesh lid (c), the outer cylindrical container (a) is used. ), The mesh-shaped shelf (b) is fitted with the gutter-shaped support columns (16) and (16 ') facing upward. By this insertion, the mesh shelf (b)
A rib (5) protruding from the inner wall surface on both sides (3) and (3 ') of the outer cylindrical container (a) with a protruding edge (20) protruding below the edge frame (12); (6); (5 ′),
(6 ') is engaged with the engaging projection (7) at the upper end and is supported inside. At this time, gutter-shaped support columns (16), (16 ')
Are the open side vertical edge and the closed part (18), (1
Since the outer edge of 8 ') comes into contact with the inner wall surface of the outer cylindrical container (a), the ribs (5) and (6) of the edge frame (12);
Together with the supports according to (5 ') and (6'), the mesh shelf (b) is installed in a stable state. In addition, the closed portions (18), (1) at the tops of the support columns (16), (16 ')
8 ') is locked to the locking projections (10), (10') projecting from the inner wall surface of the opening (8) of the outer cylindrical container (a), so that the mesh-shaped shelf (b) is simple. Does not move upwards. The gutter-shaped support columns (16) and (16 ') form an air passage between the gutter-shaped support columns (16) and the inner wall surface of the outer cylindrical container (a). Then
Ribs (5), (6) in the outer cylindrical container (a); (5 '),
On the mesh-shaped shelf (b) supported by (6 '), the hygroscopic agent (B) of calcium chloride is stored, and the outer cylindrical container (a) is placed on the flange (9) surface of the opening (8). , A porous sheet (d) is adhered thereto, and the upper portion is sealed with a sealing material (e).
The mesh-like lid (c) is connected to the lower edge (2) of the edge frame (22).
With 3), the product is covered with the flange (9) of the opening (8) of the outer cylindrical container (a).

In order to use the corner dehumidifier (A) of the finished product, the mesh lid (c) is first removed from the outer cylinder (a). Next, the sealing material (e) is peeled off from the porous sheet (d) adhered to the flange (9) surface of the outer cylindrical container (a), and the mesh cover (c) is covered again. In such a state, it is placed in the corner of the place where dehumidification is required, such as a closet, a clothes chest, a closet, a storage, or the like. The reason for placing it in the corner is that the place is not in the way, and the shape of the clam in plan view is also to make it easy to place along the wall of the corner.

In the dehumidifier (A) in which the sealing material (e) has been peeled off and opened, the moisture in the room allows the porous sheet (d) to pass through the through holes (21) of the mesh lid (c). Into the inside, and is absorbed by the calcium chloride desiccant (B). The moisture at this time is not only from the top surface of the calcium chloride hygroscopic agent (B) but also partly trough-shaped support columns (16), (16 ').
Through the openings (17), (17 ') of the mesh floor, through the lower opening (19), and through the openings (15) in the mesh floor (11).
More absorbed. The hygroscopic agent (B) of calcium chloride absorbs moisture to deliquesce, and the deliquescent liquid drops below the mesh floor (11) of the mesh shelf (b) and falls into the outer cylinder (a). Accumulate. Even if the mesh floor (11) may be clogged by the deliquescence, the deliquified liquid on the upper surface is supplied to the slit holes (16 ') of the trough-shaped support columns (16) and (16') provided at the front and rear. 1
7) Flow down according to (17 '). The deliquescent liquid is stored in the outer container (a). Even if the dehumidifier (A) is accidentally turned over, the opening (8) of the outer container (a) is used. Since the porous sheet (d) is adhered to the collar portion (9), the deliquescent liquid does not flow out to the outside.

[0015]

As is clear from the above description, according to the dehumidifier of the present invention, the dehumidifier corresponds to a region other than the predetermined region of the arcuate surface, which is a displayable surface, on the outer wall surface of the outer cylindrical container of the dehumidifier. The ribs that support the mesh shelves are provided on the inner wall surface of the outer cylindrical container that is to be made. Without being affected by the concave groove generated by this. In addition, the mesh-shaped shelf is supported on the rib on the inner wall surface of the outer cylindrical container with its edge frame, and the gutter-shaped support column provided on the edge frame is brought into contact with the inner wall surface of the outer cylindrical container. , By the support by the rib and the contact of the support column with the inner wall surface of the outer cylindrical container,
The mesh shelf can be stably installed in the outer cylindrical container. Further, since the top of the gutter-shaped support column is locked to the locking projection on the inner wall surface of the outer cylindrical container, the upward movement of the mesh-shaped shelf is prevented. The installation state in the cylindrical container can be further stabilized, and it is possible to prevent the seal member from being damaged by the upward movement of the mesh shelf.

[0016]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a dehumidifier of the present invention in which a part of the dehumidifier is cut away and is in an exploded state.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the dehumidifier of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the dehumidifier at a different portion (line XX in FIG. 6).

FIG. 4 is a plan view of the outer cylindrical container.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing a part of the outer cylindrical container in a cross section.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of a mesh shelf.

FIG. 7 is a front view showing a cross section (a line YY in FIG. 6) of a part of the mesh shelf.

FIG. 8 is a plan view of another type of mesh shelf.

FIG. 9 is a front view showing a cross-section of a part of the mesh shelf according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a plan view of another type of mesh shelf.

FIG. 11 is a front view showing a cross section of a part of the mesh shelf according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a plan view of another type of mesh shelf.

FIG. 13 is a front view showing a cross section of a part of the mesh shelf according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a left side view showing a cross section of a part of the mesh shelf according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a plan view of another type of outer cylindrical container.

FIG. 16 is a front view showing a part of the outer cylindrical container in the same cross section.

FIG. 17 is a plan view of a mesh lid.

FIG. 18 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view showing a relationship among a mesh lid, an outer cylindrical container, a sealing material, a porous seal, and a mesh shelf.

FIG. 19 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view showing a state where a mesh-like shelf is supported on a rib of an outer cylindrical container.

FIG. 20 is an enlarged sectional view of a rib portion of the outer cylindrical container.

FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view of a conventional external cylinder container.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A corner angle dehumidifier B hygroscopic agent a outer cylinder container b mesh shelf c mesh lid d porous sheet e sealing material 1 front arc surface 2 rear arc surface 3 side 3 'side 5 rib 5 'Rib 6 Rib 6' Rib 7 Locking projection 9 Flange 10 Locking projection 10 'Locking projection 11 Mesh floor 15 Slot 16 Support pillar 16' Support pillar 17 Slot 17 'Slot 18 Closed Face 18 'closed face

Claims (3)

(57) [Scope of request for utility model registration] 1. An upper end is open, and front and rear outer wall surfaces are
A clam-shaped outer cylindrical container formed in an arc-shaped surface in plan view, a mesh-like shelf supported in the outer cylindrical container, and the mesh
A dehumidifier stored in the outer cylindrical container on a shelf, and a mesh-shaped lid covered by an upper end opening of the outer cylindrical container, wherein the front and rear arc-shaped outer wall surfaces are formed. Surface
In a dehumidifier in which a predetermined area is a surface that can be displayed , the mesh-like shelf is a mesh in which an edge frame is formed along an outer peripheral edge.
A plate and a position of the edge frame corresponding to a predetermined area of the arc surface
Up and down, the top is closed and
A gutter-like support pillar whose lower end is opened below the mesh plate
A gutter-shaped outer peripheral edge of the mesh plate and the support column.
The vertical side edge of the open side contacts the inner wall surface of the outer cylindrical container.
The outer cylindrical container is in contact with an area other than a predetermined area of the arc-shaped surface.
Corresponding to the inner wall surface of the outer cylindrical container,
A rib supporting the eye shelf, and an inner wall surface of the outer cylindrical container;
The support column is provided so as to be located above the support column.
A dehumidifier comprising: a top portion of a pillar; and a locking projection that can be locked . 2. The outer cylindrical container supporting the mesh shelf.
An upper end of a rib, which can be locked to an outer peripheral edge of the mesh shelf.
The dehumidifier according to claim 1, further comprising a projection . 3. The outer cylindrical container according to claim 1, wherein a rib of the outer cylindrical container supporting the mesh shelf is partially provided in a circumferential direction with respect to an inner peripheral wall of the outer cylindrical container. Dehumidification
Bowl .