JP2800680B2 - Dehumidifying container - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a dehumidifying container for dehumidifying a room and a storage using a deliquescent hygroscopic agent and repeatedly using the same.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, dehumidifying containers using a deliquescent hygroscopic agent have been frequently used for the purpose of dehumidifying the inside of a closet, a closet or the like. The container body having a closed vent is divided into two stages by one saucer provided with a plurality of deliquescence drip holes, and the upper stage is deliquescent of powdery, granular or granular calcium chloride / magnesium chloride or the like. There is used a structure in which a deliquescent moisture absorbent is filled, the deliquescent moisture absorbent absorbs air containing moisture in the atmosphere, and the deliquescent liquid is dropped and stored in the lower stage through the above-mentioned drip hole.

[0003] In recent years, a dehumidifying container has also been proposed which can be used as many times as possible by refilling a deliquescent hygroscopic agent to be consumed, from the viewpoint of resource recycling and waste disposal problems. Has been put to practical use.

[0004] For example, in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 5-33826, a deliquescent hygroscopic agent is provided in a portion of the container body where the deliquescent hygroscopic agent is housed at a position independent of a ventilation portion closed with a moisture-permeable and water-impermeable coating. The inlet and outlet of the deliquescent liquid is provided in each of the outlets, and a discharge cap is provided at each of these ports, and a removable cap is provided at these ports to enable replenishment of the deliquescent hygroscopic agent and discharge of the stored deliquescent liquid, The container body is a dehumidifying container that can be used any number of times, or a deliquescent dehumidifier that is also used as a discharge port for deliquescent liquid at a position independent of the ventilation part closed with a moisture-permeable and water-impermeable coating on the container body. A dehumidifying container has been proposed in which an entrance and exit are provided, and a removable cap is provided at this opening to enable replenishment of the deliquescent hygroscopic agent and discharge of the stored deliquescent liquid, so that the container body can be used any number of times. ing.

In Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open Publication No. Hei 6-19817,
Provide an internal container containing a deliquescent hygroscopic agent inside the container body that stores the deliquescent liquid, and when the deliquescent hygroscopic agent runs out, replace this internal container with a new one and reuse the container main body and other parts A dehumidifying container that can be used has been proposed. In addition, in this technology, the discharge of the deliquescent liquid in the container body is
Performed when the internal container is removed.

[0006]

However, in the former case of the above-mentioned conventional example, since the inlet and outlet of the deliquescent hygroscopic agent and the outlet of the deliquescent liquid are provided at positions independent of the ventilation part, the storage of the deliquescent liquid is performed. For a dehumidifying container that is desired to be small when used in a refrigerator or the like, there is a limit to miniaturization, and a new part such as a sealing cap is required, and the number of parts increases, which is disadvantageous in terms of cost. Problem. Even if the inlet and outlet of the deliquescent absorbent are used as both the outlet and the outlet of the deliquescent liquid, problems such as a reduction in size and an increase in the number of parts still occur. The discharged deliquescent liquid is again flowed through a net shelf or the like to a portion where the deliquescent moisture absorbent is stored and discharged, so that there is a problem that the deliquescent liquid cannot be discharged smoothly. In addition, when replenishing the deliquescent hygroscopic agent newly, it is difficult to replenish it from the side of the container body, and it is difficult to replenish it. There is a problem that it becomes complicated.

In the latter case of the above-mentioned conventional example, when the deliquescent hygroscopic agent is used up, the internal container constituting the dehumidifying container must be discarded. There is a demand for a dehumidifying container that can be used any number of times simply by replenishing the deliquescent moisture absorbent.

[0008] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, can be reduced in size, has a simple structure, can reduce the cost from the reduction of the number of parts and the cost from the manufacturing process. The dehumidifying container can be easily replenished, the deliquescent liquid can be easily and smoothly discharged, and the dehumidifying container can be used any number of times just by replenishing the deliquescent moisture absorbent. It is intended to provide.

[0009]

In order to achieve the above object, a dehumidifying container according to claim 1 of the present invention has a refilling port for a deliquescent absorbent which also serves as an air intake, and accommodates the deliquescent absorbent. An inner container for dropping deliquescence from a deliquescence droplet formed in the bottom part, an inner container lid having a moisture-permeable and water-impermeable structure and capable of closing the refill port of the inner container, and moving the inner container A container body including a storage portion provided on the upper side for freely storing and a storage portion provided below the storage portion for storing the deliquescent liquid from the internal container, and the container when the internal container is moved by a predetermined amount. A deliquescence discharge port is provided in at least one of the inner container and the container body for communicating the reservoir of the deliquescence of the main body with the outside of the container body.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a dehumidifying container, wherein a replenishing port for a deliquescent absorbent which also serves as an air inlet is formed at an upper portion to accommodate the deliquescent absorbent and to be provided at a bottom thereof. An inner container for dropping deliquescence from the formed deliquescence droplet, an inner container lid having a moisture-permeable and water-impermeable structure and capable of closing the refill port of the inner container, and movably storing the inner container. A container body provided with a storage portion provided on the upper side and a storage portion provided below the storage portion for storing the deliquescent liquid from the internal container, and when the internal container is moved a predetermined amount upward, A deliquescent liquid discharge port is provided in at least one of the inner container and the container main body, the deliquescence discharge port communicating with the storage portion of the container main body and the outside of the container main body and opening near the upper edge.

In order to achieve the above object, a dehumidifying container according to a third aspect of the present invention is provided with a replenishing port for a deliquescent absorbent which also serves as an air intake, which accommodates the deliquescent absorbent and has a bottom portion. An inner container for dropping deliquescence from the formed deliquescence droplet, an inner container lid having a moisture-permeable and water-impermeable structure and capable of closing the refill port of the inner container, and movably storing the inner container. A container body provided with a storage portion provided on the upper side and a storage portion provided below the storage portion for storing the deliquescent liquid from the internal container, and when the internal container is rotated by a predetermined amount, The deliquescence discharge port is provided on at least one of the inner container and the container main body, the liquefied liquid discharge port being open at the side of the storage portion and communicating the reservoir of the container main body with the outside of the container main body.

[0012]

When the dehumidifying container of the first aspect is used for dehumidifying an indoor space or a storage, a deliquescent moisture absorbent replenishing port which has a moisture-permeable and water-impermeable structure and also serves as an air inlet for the internal container. Air containing moisture enters the internal container through the internal container lid that closes the container, and comes into contact with the deliquescent moisture absorbent contained in the internal container. Then, the moisture in the air is absorbed by the deliquescent hygroscopic agent to form a deliquescent liquid, which is dropped from the deliquescent droplet lower hole formed at the bottom of the internal container and stored in the storage part of the container body. As described above, the deliquescent hygroscopic agent in the internal container is absorbed and the deliquescent hygroscopic agent is lost. The stored inner container is moved by a predetermined amount, and the deliquescent liquid discharge port provided in at least one of the inner container and the container body is connected to the deliquescent reservoir of the container body and the outside of the container body. In a state of communication,
The deliquescent liquid is discharged from the deliquescent discharge port. After the discharge of the deliquescent liquid is completed, the inner container is returned to the original position of the storage portion of the container body, and the deliquescence discharge port is closed, while the inner container lid is opened, and the inner container is opened. A predetermined amount of the deliquescent moisture absorbent is replenished, and the inner container lid is closed.

[0013] Next, when dehumidifying the interior or the storage in the dehumidifying container according to the second aspect, a deliquescent moisture absorbent having a moisture-permeable and water-impermeable structure and also serving as an air intake of the internal container is used. Air containing moisture enters the internal container through the internal container lid that closes the replenishing port, and comes into contact with the deliquescent moisture absorbent contained in the internal container. Then, the moisture in the air is absorbed by the deliquescent hygroscopic agent to form a deliquescent liquid, which is dropped from the deliquescent droplet lower hole formed at the bottom of the internal container and stored in the storage part of the container body. As described above, the deliquescent hygroscopic agent in the internal container is absorbed and the deliquescent hygroscopic agent is lost. The stored inner container is moved upward by a predetermined amount, and the deliquescent liquid discharge port provided on at least one of the inner container and the container body is opened near the upper edge of the container body to form the container. The storage section of the main body and the outside of the container main body are in communication with each other, and the deliquescent liquid is discharged from the deliquescent liquid discharge port. After the discharge of the deliquescent liquid is completed, the inner container is returned to the original position of the storage portion of the container body, and the deliquescence discharge port is closed, while the inner container lid is opened, and the inner container is opened. A predetermined amount of the deliquescent moisture absorbent is replenished, and the inner container lid is closed.

Next, when dehumidifying the interior or storage of the dehumidifying container with the dehumidifying container according to the third aspect, replenishment of the deliquescent hygroscopic agent having a moisture permeable and water impermeable structure and also serving as an air intake of the internal container. Air containing moisture enters the inner container through the inner container lid that closes the mouth, and comes into contact with the deliquescent absorbent contained in the inner container. Then, the moisture in the air is absorbed by the deliquescent hygroscopic agent to form a deliquescent liquid, which is dropped from the deliquescent droplet lower hole formed at the bottom of the internal container and stored in the storage part of the container body. As described above, the deliquescent hygroscopic agent in the internal container is absorbed and the deliquescent hygroscopic agent is lost. The stored inner container is rotated by a predetermined amount, and the deliquescent liquid discharge port provided in at least one of the inner container and the container body is opened at the side of the storage portion of the container body to form the container. The storage section of the main body and the outside of the container main body are in communication with each other, and the deliquescent liquid is discharged from the deliquescent liquid discharge port. After the discharge of the deliquescent liquid is completed, the inner container is returned to the original position of the storage portion of the container body, and the deliquescence discharge port is closed, while the inner container lid is opened, and the inner container is opened. A predetermined amount of the deliquescent moisture absorbent is replenished, and the inner container lid is closed.

[0015]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 5 show a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 2 showing a configuration of a dehumidification container, FIG. 2 is a plan view of the dehumidification container, and FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of the appearance of the dehumidifying container when discharging, FIG. 4 is a sectional explanatory view showing components of the dehumidifying container, and FIG. 5 is a structural explanatory view of an inner container.

In these figures, reference numeral 1 denotes a dehumidifying container, and the dehumidifying container 1 is formed with an opening 2a which serves both as an air inlet and a replenishing port for the deliquescent absorbent 3, and has a granular shape. The deliquescent hygroscopic agent 3 is stored, and the deliquescent hygroscopic agent 3
Deliquescence droplet 2 for dropping deliquescence 3a
b having an inner container 2 formed at the bottom and a moisture-permeable and water-impermeable membrane 4
And has a slit-shaped ventilation hole 5a covered with the inner container 2 and is formed integrally with the inner container 2.
a, an inner container lid 5 that can be closed via a thin hinge portion 5b;
a and a container body 6 for storing the deliquescent liquid 3a dropped from the internal container 2 in a lower storage portion 6b.

As shown in the front view of FIG. 5A and the bottom view of FIG.
A flange 2c is formed on the outer surface on the side of the opening 2a, and the hinge 5b connected to the inner container lid 5 is formed on the flange 2c.

The lower surface of the flange portion 2c and the upper edge portion of the container body 6 are maintained in a watertight manner so as to be surely matched.
It is formed in a tapered shape.

A screw portion 2d is screwed on the outer surface below the flange portion 2c. Further, a substantially vertical groove-shaped deliquing discharge port is formed vertically from the lower surface of the flange portion 2c to the bottom surface of the inner container 2. 7 are formed at substantially equal intervals in four places.

On the outer periphery of the outer surface of the inner container 2 above the flange portion 2c, there is formed a convex portion 2e which can be fitted into a concave portion 5c formed on the inner surface of the inner container lid 5; By fitting the concave portion 5c and the convex portion 2e, the internal container lid 5 can reliably close the opening 2a of the internal container 2.

The deliquescence droplet 2b prevents the granular deliquescence desiccant 3 from swelling due to sufficient moisture absorption, preventing the granular deliquescence desiccant 3 from dropping downward until the deliquescence desiccant 3 has substantially absorbed moisture. The deliquescence 3a from the deliquescence desiccant 3 is formed in a size that allows the deliquescence 3a to be dripped smoothly downward.

As the deliquescent hygroscopic agent 3, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride or a mixture of calcium chloride and magnesium chloride is used.

The moisture-permeable and water-impermeable membrane 4 which covers the slit-shaped ventilation hole 5a formed in the inner container lid 5 is provided.
Is formed of a film or a film material that allows the passage of air containing moisture but does not allow the passage of liquid (deliquescence), and is welded to the surface of the inner container lid 5 on which the air holes 5a are formed. In a state where the opening 2a of the internal container 2 is closed by the internal container lid 5, for example, the deliquescent liquid 3a that has been stored by falling down of the dehumidifying container 1 reaches the moisture-permeable and water-impermeable membrane 4. Even if a case occurs, it is possible to prevent the deliquescent liquid 3a from flowing out.

Further, the air hole 5a of the inner container lid 5 is provided.
Is an air-permeable and water-permeable and water-impermeable membrane 4
It is formed to protect.

Also, the flange portion 2 of the inner container 2
A handle 5e is formed on the flange 5d of the inner container lid 5 formed so as to face c, so that the inner container lid 5 can be easily opened and closed.

On the other hand, the container body 6 is formed in a shape in which the lower side is swelled, and the inner container 2 is provided on the upper inner surface.
A screw portion 6c screwed with the screw portion 2d is screwed to form a storage portion 6a of the internal container 2.

The bulged portion of the container body 6 is
The deliquescent liquid 3 having a volume sufficient to store the deliquescent liquid
The storage portion 6a is formed so as to increase the stability when the dehumidifying container 1 is arranged by the swelling.

Therefore, the container body 6 is provided with the screw 2
When the internal container 2 is accommodated and fixed in d and 6c,
The upper rim side of the deliquescent liquid discharge port 7 is securely closed at the lower surface of the flange portion 2c of the inner container 2, and the inner container 2 is moved upward along the screw portions 2d and 6c. When moved, the upper edge side of the container body 6 of the deliquescent liquid discharge port 7 is opened, and the storage portion 6b of the container body 6 and the outside of the container body 6 are communicated with each other. The deliquescent liquid 3a stored in the storage part 6b can be discharged to the outside of the container body 6.

Further, as shown in FIG.
The inner container 2 and the inner container lid 5 are integrally formed as one part by injection molding, and the container body 6 of the dehumidifying container 1 is formed as one part by hollow molding. For this reason, the hinge portion 5b connecting the inner container 2 and the inner container lid 5 and the bulging portion of the container body 6 are reliably and easily formed.

Therefore, when assembling the dehumidifying container 1, the moisture permeable and water impermeable membrane 4 is welded to the inner container lid 5, and the integrated inner container 2 and inner container lid 5 are connected to the container. It is carried out by storing it in the storage section 6a of the main body 6. Here, when the dehumidifying container 1 is shipped, for example, a predetermined amount of the deliquescent hygroscopic agent 3 is replenished in the inner container 2 and the opening 2a of the inner container 2 is filled with a non-aluminum sheet or the like. Shipped after sealing with a breathable sheet (not shown).

Next, the operation of the embodiment having the above configuration will be described. First, when dehumidifying a storage room such as a room or a closet in the dehumidifying container 1, as shown in FIG. 1, the moisture-permeable and non-permeable material of the inner container lid 5 closing the opening 2 a of the inner container 2. The moist air penetrates into the inner container 2 through the ventilation hole 5a covered with the membrane 4, and comes into contact with the deliquescent moisture absorbent 3 contained in the inner container 2.

Then, the moisture in the air is absorbed by the deliquescent hygroscopic agent 3 to form a deliquescent liquid 3a, which is dropped from the deliquescent droplet lower hole 2b of the inner container 2 and stored in the storage portion 6b in the container body 6.
Is stored.

In the dehumidified state, the lower surface of the flange portion 2c of the inner container 2 is in pressure contact with the upper edge of the container body 6 and is provided in the inner container 2. The deliquescent liquid discharge port 7 is in a state where the upper edge side of the container body 6 is closed.

As described above, the deliquescent hygroscopic agent 3 in the inner container 2 is eliminated by the absorption of moisture, and a new deliquescent hygroscopic agent 3 is refilled in the inner container 2 and stored in the container body 6. When discharging the deliquescent liquid 3a stored in the portion 6b, first, the internal container 2 is loosened along the screw portions 2d and 6c, moved upward by a predetermined amount, and provided in the internal container 2. The upper edge side of the container body 6 of the deliquescence discharge port 7 is opened.

Then, the dehumidifying container 1 is tilted at a predetermined place, and the deliquescent liquid 3a is discharged from the deliquescent liquid discharge port 7 as domestic wastewater.

After the discharge of the deliquescent liquid 3a is completed, the internal container 2 is returned to the original place of the storage portion 6a in the container main body 6, and the deliquescent liquid discharge port 7 is closed. Open the inner container lid 5 provided integrally with
A predetermined amount of the deliquescent hygroscopic agent 3 is refilled into the inner container 2 through the opening 2a of the inner container 2, and the inner container lid 5 is closed.

As described above, according to the dehumidifying vessel of the first embodiment, the deliquescent liquid 3a can be easily and easily discharged, and the deliquescent liquid 3a is also smoothly discharged along the deliquescent discharge port 7. Is done.

Further, replenishment of the deliquescent moisture absorbent 3 can be performed from the opening 2a which also serves as an air inlet of the internal container 2 and a replenishment port of the deliquescent moisture absorbent 3, thereby improving workability. Can be.

Further, a deliquescent liquid discharge port 7 that can be opened and closed by the container body 6 and the internal container 2 is provided in the internal container 2, and an opening 2 a of the internal container 2 is provided with an air inlet and a replenishing port for the deliquescent hygroscopic agent 3. Since both are also used, a small dehumidifying container can be obtained.

Further, the inner container 2, the inner container lid 5, and the container body 6 are formed by resin molding, and the inner container 2 and the inner container lid 5 are integrally formed to reduce the assembly process of the dehumidifying container. Thus, the number of parts can be reduced, and the cost can be significantly reduced.

In the dehumidifying container 1 according to the first embodiment,
Although four deliquescent discharge ports 7 are provided on the outer surface of the inner container 2 at substantially equal intervals, one to three or five or more deliquescent liquids may be provided as long as the deliquescent liquid 3a can be smoothly discharged.

Further, in order to easily inform the user of the position of the deliquescence discharge port 7, a mark of the deliquescence discharge port 7 is provided on the flange portion 2 c of the inner container 2 (for example, the upper surface of the flange portion 2 c). An uneven portion may be formed, or a display such as printing may be performed.

Further, as the deliquescent moisture absorbent 3, even a drug other than calcium chloride, magnesium chloride or a mixture of calcium chloride and magnesium chloride can absorb water in the air and be dropped as a liquid. If so, the dehumidifying container of the present invention is applicable.

The bulged portion of the container body 6 is not limited to a cylindrical shape, and may have another shape depending on whether or not resin molding is possible.

Further, the pattern of the slit-shaped ventilation holes 5a of the inner container lid 5 is not limited to the present embodiment, but may be of another design (for example, if the air permeability and the moisture-permeable and water-permeable membrane 4 can be protected). , Radial or lattice shape).

The deliquescent droplet 2b formed at the bottom of the inner container 2 is not limited to the pattern of the present embodiment, but may be formed, for example, in a radial shape or a combination of holes and slits.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view of an inner container according to a second embodiment of the present invention. In the second embodiment, the deliquescent liquid discharge port provided in the inner container is formed from the middle part of the screw portion of the inner container to the bottom surface. And the screw portion of the container body, and the other portions are the same as those in the first embodiment.

In FIG. 6, reference numeral 10 denotes an inner container. The inner container 10 has a screw portion 10a which is screwed to the container main body 6 on the outer surface thereof. At the top and bottom, substantially vertical groove-shaped deliquescent liquid discharge ports 11 are formed at four locations at substantially equal intervals. In FIG. 6,
Reference numeral 12 denotes an inner container lid formed integrally with the inner container 10 and capable of closing the opening 10b of the inner container 10 via a thin hinge portion 12a.

When replenishing a new deliquescent hygroscopic agent and discharging the deliquescent liquid stored in the container body 6 using the internal container 10, the internal container 10 should be connected to the screw portion 1.
It moves upward along 0a, and the opening of the upper edge part side of the said container main body 6 of the said deliquescence discharge port 11 is performed.

In order to close the deliquescence discharge port 11, the inner container 10 is moved downward along the screw section 10a, and the screw section 1 above the deliquescence discharge port 11 is closed.
0a is screwed into a screw portion formed in the container body 6.

Therefore, according to the second embodiment, in addition to the functions and effects described in the first embodiment, opening and closing of the deliquescence discharge port can be performed reliably and easily.

If the outer diameter of the inner container 10 is formed to have a predetermined tapered shape which expands upward, the deliquescence discharge port 11 can be more reliably closed.

Further, similarly to the first embodiment, in order to easily inform the user of the position of the deliquescent liquid discharge port 11, a mark of the deliquescent liquid discharge port 11 is provided on the upper edge portion of the inner container 10 or the like. Is also good.

FIGS. 7 and 8 show a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an explanatory sectional view showing components of a dehumidifying container, and FIG. 8 is a plan view of a container main body. In the third embodiment, a substantially vertical groove-shaped deliquescence discharge port is formed in the container body, and the other parts are the same as those in the first embodiment.

7 and 8, reference numeral 15 denotes a dehumidifying container. The dehumidifying container 15 is provided with an opening 16a which serves both as an air inlet and a replenishing port for the deliquescent absorbent 3, and is provided with granules. A deliquescent moisture absorbent 3 is housed therein, and an inner container 16 having a slit-shaped deliquescent droplet hole 16b formed at the bottom for dropping the deliquescent liquid of the deliquescent moisture absorbent 3 and the moisture-permeable and water-impermeable membrane 4 An inner container lid 5 having a covered ventilation hole 5a, formed integrally with the inner container 16 and capable of closing the opening 16a of the inner container 16 via a thin hinge portion 5b; The main container 17 mainly stores the internal container 16 in the upper storage portion 17a and stores the deliquescent liquid dropped from the internal container 16 in the lower storage portion 17b.

The inner container 16 has a flange 16c formed on the outer surface on the opening 16a side, and the hinge portion 5b connected to the inner container lid 5 is formed on the flange 16c. . This flange portion 16c
As in the first embodiment, the lower surface of the container body 17 and the upper edge portion of the container body 17 are formed in a tapered shape so as to keep water tight and to surely match.

A screw 16 d is screwed on the outer surface of the inner container 16 below the flange 16 c, and a recess formed on the inner surface of the inner container lid 5 is provided on the outer periphery of the flange 16 c. Convex part 16e that can be fitted to 5c
The inner container lid 5 can reliably close the opening 16a of the inner container 16 by fitting the concave portion 5c and the convex portion 16e.

The deliquescence droplets 16b prevent the granular deliquescent moisture absorbent 3 from falling down until it sufficiently absorbs moisture and deliquescence to become small, and almost completes the hygroscopic action. The deliquescence from the deliquescence desiccant 3 is formed in a size that allows the deliquescence to smoothly drop downward.

On the other hand, the container main body 17 is formed in a shape in which the lower side swells, and a screw portion 17c screwed with the screw portion 16d of the internal container 16 is screwed on the upper inner surface. A storage section 17a is formed.

The storage section 17 of the container body 17
On the inner surface of a, four deliquescent liquid discharge ports 18 having a substantially vertical groove shape are formed at substantially equal intervals vertically from the upper edge of the container body 17.

Therefore, when the internal container 16 is accommodated and fixed to the container main body 17 with the screw portions 16d and 17c, the upper edge side of the deliquescent liquid discharge port 18 of the container main body 17 corresponds to the internal container 16 When the internal container 16 is moved upward along the screw portions 16d and 17c, the container body 17 of the deliquescent liquid discharge port 18 is securely closed at the lower surface of the flange portion 16c of the container 16. The upper edge side is open, the reservoir 17b of the container body 17 is communicated with the outside of the container body 17, and the deliquescent liquid stored in the reservoir 17b can be discharged to the outside of the container body 17. .

In the third embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, the position of the deliquescent liquid discharge port 18 is easily notified to the user, so that the deliquescent liquid discharge port 18 is provided outside the container body 17. May be provided.

As in the third embodiment, the deliquescent outlet 1
Even if 8 is provided on the container body 17, substantially the same effects as in the first embodiment can be obtained.

Next, FIG. 9 is an explanatory view of a dehumidifying container according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In the fourth embodiment, when the inner container is moved by a predetermined amount, the storage unit side of the container main body is opened, and a deliquescence discharge port is provided in the container main body to communicate the storage portion of the container main body with the outside of the container main body. The other parts are the same as in the first embodiment.

In FIG. 9, reference numeral 21 denotes a dehumidifying container, and the dehumidifying container 21 has an opening 22a formed therein which serves both as an air inlet and a replenishing port for the deliquescent absorbent 3.
A granular deliquescent hygroscopic agent 3 is accommodated therein, and a slit-shaped deliquescent droplet lower hole 22 through which the deliquescent liquid of the deliquescent hygroscopic agent 3 is dropped.
b has an inner container 22 formed at the bottom and a vent hole 5a covered with the moisture-permeable and water-impermeable membrane 4 and is formed integrally with the inner container 22. The opening 22a of the inner container 22 Inner container lid 5 closable via thin hinge portion 5b
The upper part is opened and the inner container 22 is placed in the upper storage part 2.
3a and a container body 2 for storing the deliquescent liquid dropped from the internal container 22 in a lower storage portion 23b.
3 mainly.

The opening 2 on the outer surface of the inner container 22
An engaging portion 22c extending downward from the side 2a and screwing with a screw portion 23c formed on the outer surface on the upper edge side of the container body 23 is formed. The hinge portion 5b connected to the inner container lid 5 is formed.

As in the first embodiment, a convex portion 22e is formed above the outer surface of the inner container 22 so as to be fittable into the concave portion 5c of the inner container lid 5, and the concave portion 5c The inner container lid 5 is securely connected to the opening 22 of the inner container 22 by fitting the
a can be closed.

Further, the inner container 22 is formed in a tapered shape in which the upper side is enlarged, and the inner container 22 is housed in the housing portion 23a of the container body 23, and the outer surface of the inner container 22 is A predetermined gap is formed between the inner surface of the container main body 23 and the inner surface.

The deliquescence droplet lower hole 22b prevents the granular deliquescence desiccant 3 from swelling due to sufficient absorption of moisture and prevents the granular deliquescence desiccant 3 from dropping downward until the deliquescence desiccant 3 has substantially absorbed moisture. The deliquescence from the deliquescence desiccant 3 is formed in a size that allows the deliquescence to smoothly drop downward.

On the other hand, the container main body 23 is formed in a shape in which the lower side is swelled, and the inner container 2 is formed from the upper edge.
A notched deliquescent liquid discharge port 24 is formed in the middle of the screw portion 23c that is screwed with the second engaging portion 22c.

Accordingly, the engaging portion 22c of the inner container is
When the internal container 22 is screwed into the screw portion 23c of the container main body 23 and the internal container 22 is housed and fixed in the container main body 23, the deliquescence discharge port 24 of the container main body 23 is engaged with the internal container 22. When the internal container 22 is moved upward, the lower side of the deliquescence discharge port 24 is opened, and the storage portion 23b of the container main body 23 and the container 23b are closed. The outside of the main body 23 is communicated, and the deliquescent liquid stored in the storage part 23b can be discharged to the outside of the container main body 23.

Even when the dehumidifying container is constructed as in the fourth embodiment, substantially the same effects as in the first embodiment can be obtained.

The number of the cut-out deliquescent liquid discharge ports 24 is not limited to one but may be two or more.

Further, the shape of the deliquescent liquid discharge port is not limited to the above-mentioned notched shape, and for example, an oval hole or a circular hole is formed on the upper edge side of the container body. You may.

Further, in the fourth embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, in order to easily inform the user of the position of the deliquescence discharge port 24, the deliquescence discharge port 24 is provided outside the container body 23. May be provided.

Next, FIG. 10 is an explanatory view of a dehumidifying container according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. Note that, in the fifth embodiment, when the inner container is rotated by a predetermined amount, the deliquescence discharge port that opens the storage portion side of the container main body and communicates the storage portion of the container main body and the outside of the container main body with the inner container. It is provided on both of the container body,
Other parts are the same as in the first embodiment.

In FIG. 10, reference numeral 27 denotes a dehumidifying container. The dehumidifying container 27 is formed with an opening 30a which serves both as an air inlet and a replenishing port for the deliquescent absorbent 3, at an upper portion thereof.
A granular deliquescent desiccant 3 is accommodated therein, and a slit-shaped deliquescent droplet lower hole 30 through which the deliquescent liquid of the deliquescent desiccant 3 is dropped.
b, the inner container 30 formed at the bottom, the inner container lid 12 shown in the second embodiment, and the upper container which is open at the top and accommodates the inner container 30 in the upper accommodating portion 28a. The deliquescent liquid dropped is stored in the lower reservoir 28.
and the container main body 28 stored in the container b.

The inner container 30 is adapted to be rotatably fitted in the storage portion 28a of the container main body 28, and has no thread portion or the like on the outer surface. Also,
From the upper side to the bottom side of the outer surface of the inner container 30,
At the top and bottom, substantially vertical groove-shaped deliquescent liquid discharge ports 31 are formed at four locations at substantially equal intervals.

On the other hand, the container main body 28 is formed in a shape in which the lower side swells, and a substantially circular deliquing discharge port 29 is provided on the upper side of the container main body 28 on the side of the storage portion 28a. ing.

Therefore, the housing portion 28a of the container body 28
When the internal container 30 is accommodated and fixed, the deliquescence discharge port 31 formed in the internal container 30 is closed by the wall surface of the accommodation portion 28a of the container main body 28. Deliquescence discharge port 2 formed in
9 is closed by the internal container 30.

When the inner container 30 is rotated by a predetermined amount and the deliquescence discharge port 31 of the inner container 30 and the deliquescence discharge port 29 of the container body 28 coincide with each other, the container body 28 The reservoir 28b is communicated with the outside of the container body 28, so that the deliquescent liquid stored in the reservoir 28b can be discharged to the outside of the container body 28.

Even when the dehumidifying container is constructed as in the fifth embodiment, substantially the same effects as in the first embodiment can be obtained. In addition, since the inner container 30 is rotated so that the deliquescence discharge port 31 of the inner container 30 and the deliquescence discharge port 29 of the container body 28 coincide with each other, the workability of deliquescence discharge is further improved. It is possible to do.

Also in the fifth embodiment, the same effect can be obtained even if the inner container and the container main body are formed so as to be screwed together with the screw portion. Similarly, in each of the above-described embodiments, as long as the internal container can be moved and fixed to the storage portion of the container main body as described in each embodiment, the present embodiment is not limited to screwing, and the fifth embodiment As described above, the internal container may be fitted and stored in the container body.

The number of deliquescence discharge ports formed in the inner container and the number of deliquescence discharge ports formed in the container body are not limited to the same number.

The shape of the deliquescence discharge port of the container body is as follows:
For example, an oval hole or the like may be formed on the upper edge side of the container main body without being limited to the circular shape as described above.

Further, in order to easily inform the user of the position of the deliquescence discharge port formed in the inner container and the position of the deliquescence discharge port formed in the container body, both the inner container and the container body are required. If a mark indicating the position of the deliquescence discharge port is provided in the container, the workability of matching the deliquescence discharge port of the inner container and the container body is further improved.

Further, a projection or a flange-like guide means may be formed on the upper surface of the inner container so that the inner container is securely locked at a proper position in the storage portion of the container body. .

FIG. 11 is an explanatory view of a dehumidifying container according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. In the sixth embodiment, the bottom shape of the inner container is formed so that the contact area between the deliquescent hygroscopic agent and the air is increased, and the other parts are the same as the first embodiment.

In FIG. 11, reference numeral 32 denotes a dehumidifying container, and a multi-step projection 34 having a slit 34a is formed substantially at the center of the bottom surface of the inner container 33 of the dehumidifying container 32. The air containing moisture that has passed through the ventilation hole 5a of the container lid 5 and the moisture-permeable and water-impermeable membrane 4 first comes into contact with the upper surface of the deliquescent moisture-absorbing agent 3 and absorbs moisture.

The air containing water is further dehumidified in the deliquescent hygroscopic agent 3, and a part of the air containing water passes through the slit 34 a of the multi-step projection 34 and the inside of the container body 6. It invades between the container 33 and contacts the lower surface of the deliquescent moisture absorbent 3 from below to be absorbed.

The deliquescent desiccant 3 absorbs water in the air to deliquesce, and becomes a deliquescent liquid 3a. The deliquescent liquid 3a is dropped from the slit 34a of the multi-step projection 34 and the deliquescent droplet lower hole 2b of the inner container 33. It is stored in the storage part 6b of the container body 6. That is, the slit 3 of the multi-step projection 34
4a functions as a waste liquid port and a vent for air containing moisture.

As in the sixth embodiment, by forming a multi-step projection 34 having a slit 34a at substantially the center of the inner container 33, the contact area between the air containing moisture and the deliquescent desiccant 3 is formed. Can be widened, and effective dehumidification can be achieved.

Even if a blocking phenomenon occurs in the deliquescent hygroscopic agent 3, the slit 3
Since air can enter from the container 4a to the inside of the container body 6 and can come into contact with the deliquescent hygroscopic agent 3, the deliquescent hygroscopic agent 3
It is possible to always keep the contact area between the air and the air large.

Further, the sixth embodiment may be applied to the inner container shown in the second to fifth embodiments.

Next, FIG. 12 is an explanatory view of a dehumidifying container according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention. In the seventh embodiment, the deliquescent hygroscopic agent contained in the inner container is set in a state in which the deliquescent liquid is previously wrapped in a thin film that is permeable to the deliquescent liquid. The parts are the same as in the first embodiment.

In FIG. 12, reference numeral 37 denotes a deliquescent hygroscopic agent. The deliquescent hygroscopic agent 37 is composed of a deliquescent hygroscopic agent such as original or granular calcium chloride, magnesium chloride or a mixture of calcium chloride and magnesium chloride. A predetermined amount is wrapped and formed in advance by a thin film such as filter paper, Japanese paper, cloth, non-woven fabric or the like that is permeable to deliquescent liquid.

As described above, when the refilling dehumidifying agent is set in advance in a state of being wrapped by a predetermined amount in a thin film through which the deliquescent liquid can pass, the effect of the first embodiment can be obtained. When replenishing the deliquescent hygroscopic agent, it can be performed more easily.

The seventh embodiment can be applied to the inner containers shown in the second to fifth embodiments.

Next, FIG. 13 is an explanatory view of a dehumidifying container in which an inner container and an inner container lid are formed separately. As shown in FIG. 13, the inner container and the inner container lid of the dehumidifying container of the present invention are separated from each other. May be formed separately instead of integrally. That is,
FIG. 13 shows the first embodiment in which the inner container 2 and the inner container lid 5 integrally formed via a thin hinge portion are formed separately. This modification is not limited to the first embodiment but can be applied to other embodiments.

Next, FIG. 14 is an explanatory view of an inner container lid formed of a porous material. As shown in FIG. 14, the inner container lid of the dehumidifying container is made to pass through a gas-permeable liquid (deliquescence). It may be formed of a porous material provided with many small holes. That is, reference numeral 40 denotes an inner container cover of the dehumidifying container, and the inner container cover 40 has air permeability and is a liquid (deliquescence).
It is formed of a porous material provided with a large number of minute holes that do not pass through, and has a strength enough to withstand repeated opening and closing.

If the inner container lid of the dehumidifying container is made of a porous material as described above, there is no need to provide a moisture-permeable and water-permeable membrane on the inner container lid, which reduces the number of parts and simplifies the container assembly process. Can be achieved.

Next, FIG. 15 is an explanatory view of an inner container lid formed of a moisture-permeable and water-impermeable resin material. As shown in FIG. May be formed. That is, reference numeral 43 denotes an inner container lid of the dehumidifying container, and the inner container lid 43 is formed of a moisture-permeable and water-impermeable resin material which is permeable and does not allow liquid (deliquescence) to pass therethrough, and its strength is repeatedly opened and closed. And so on.

If the inner container lid of the dehumidifying container is made of a moisture-permeable and water-impermeable resin material as described above, it is not necessary to provide a moisture-permeable and water-impermeable membrane on the inner container lid, so that the number of parts can be reduced, and The assembly process can be simplified.

Incidentally, the container body may be formed of a porous material having a large number of fine holes which are air-permeable and do not allow liquid (deliquescence) to pass through, or a moisture-permeable and water-impermeable resin material. good.

[Supplementary Notes] (1) An inside in which a replenishing port for the deliquescent moisture absorbent which also serves as an air intake is formed at the upper part, accommodates the deliquescent moisture absorbent, and drops the deliquescent liquid from the deliquescent liquid drop hole formed at the bottom. A container having a moisture-permeable and water-impermeable structure, an internal container lid capable of closing the refilling port of the internal container, a storage portion provided on an upper side for movably storing the internal container, and A container main body including a storage section provided below the storage section for storing the deliquescence, and when the internal container is moved by a predetermined amount, the storage section of the deliquescence of the container main body communicates with the outside of the container main body. A dehumidifying container provided with a deliquescence discharge port in at least one of the inner container and the container body, the dehumidification vessel including a closing portion for closing the deliquescence discharge port near the replenishing port of the internal container. In the dehumidifying container, when the deliquescent hygroscopic agent is newly replenished in the internal container, first, the internal container movably stored in the storage portion of the container main body is moved by a predetermined amount. Then, the closing portion provided in the vicinity of the replenishing port is also moved along with the movement of the internal container, and the deliquescent liquid discharge port provided in at least one of the internal container and the container main body is provided in the container main body. The deliquescent liquid is discharged from the deliquescent liquid discharge port through a state in which the reservoir for deliquescent liquid and the outside of the container body are in communication with each other from a closed state. After the discharge of the deliquescent liquid is completed, when the inner container is returned to the original position of the storage portion of the container body, the closing portion also closes the deliquescent liquid discharge port. Then, the inner container lid is opened, a predetermined amount of a deliquescent hygroscopic agent is refilled in the inner container, and the inner container lid is closed. Thus, the closing of the deliquescent liquid discharge port is reliably and easily performed by the closing portion provided in the inner container.

(2) The dehumidifying container according to Supplementary Note 1, wherein the inner container and the inner container lid are integrally formed via a connecting portion.
The dehumidifying container, when newly replenishing the deliquescent absorbent, is performed by opening and closing the internal container lid integral with the internal container,
Since the dehumidifying container can always be handled as a single unit, loss of parts can be prevented, the number of parts can be reduced, and cost can be reduced.

(3) The dehumidifying container according to appendix 2, wherein the integral inner container and the inner container lid are formed by injection molding via the connecting portion.

(4) The dehumidifying container according to appendix 1, wherein the inner container lid is formed of a lid having a vent and a moisture-permeable waterproof membrane covering the vent. In this dehumidifying container, even if the dehumidifying container falls over, the outflow of the deliquescent liquid can be prevented by the moisture-permeable waterproof membrane.

(5) The dehumidifying container according to appendix 1, wherein the inner container lid is provided with a plurality of small holes that are permeable to air and impermeable to water. In this dehumidifying container, the number of parts can be reduced in addition to the effect of the above-mentioned additional statement 4.

(6) The dehumidifying container according to appendix 1, wherein the inner container lid is formed of a moisture-permeable and water-impermeable resin. With this dehumidifying container, the same effect as in the above supplementary note 5 can be obtained.

(7) The dehumidifying container according to appendix 1, wherein a projection having a slit is formed on the bottom surface of the inner container. In this dehumidifying container, the contact area between the air containing moisture and the deliquescent hygroscopic agent can be increased during dehumidification, and the dehumidification can be performed effectively. Also, even if a blocking phenomenon occurs in the deliquescent hygroscopic agent, air can penetrate from the slit of the projection to the interior of the container body and can contact with the deliquescent hygroscopic agent, so that the contact between the deliquescent hygroscopic agent and air can occur. The area can always be kept large.

(8) The dehumidifying container according to Appendix 1, wherein the deliquescent hygroscopic agent contained in the inner container is filled in a gas permeable wrapper in advance. In this dehumidifying container, it is easy to replenish the deliquescent hygroscopic agent.

[0113]

As described above, according to the present invention, the size can be reduced, the structure can be simplified, the cost can be reduced from the reduction in the number of parts, and the cost can be reduced from the manufacturing process. In addition, the deliquescent hygroscopic agent can be easily replenished, the deliquescent liquid can be easily and smoothly discharged, and the deliquescent hygroscopic agent can be used repeatedly by simply replenishing the deliquescent hygroscopic agent.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 2 showing a configuration of a dehumidifying container according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the dehumidifying container according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an external explanatory view of the dehumidification container when discharging the deliquescent liquid according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a sectional explanatory view showing components of the dehumidifying container according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a structural explanatory view of the inner container according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view of an inner container according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory sectional view showing components of a dehumidifying container according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a plan view of a container body according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory view of a dehumidifying container according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory view of a dehumidifying container according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory view of a dehumidifying container according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory view of a dehumidifying container according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory view of a dehumidifying container in which an inner container and an inner container lid are formed separately.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory view of an inner container lid formed of a porous material.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory view of an inner container lid formed of a moisture-permeable and water-impermeable resin material.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Dehumidifying container 2 Inner container 2a Opening 2b Deliquescent droplet lower hole 2c Flange part 2d Screw part 2e Convex part 3 Deliquescent hygroscopic agent 3a Deliquescent liquid 4 Moisture-permeable and non-permeable membrane 5 Inner container lid 5a Vent hole 5c Depression 6 Container body 6a storage section 6b storage section 6c screw section 7 deliquescence discharge port

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] An inner container for forming a replenishing port for a deliquescent absorbent, which also serves as an air intake port, is formed above the deliquescent droplet formed in a bottom portion for receiving the deliquescent absorbent and forming a deliquescent liquid therein. An inner container lid having a moisture-impermeable structure and capable of closing the refill port of the inner container, a storage portion provided on an upper side for movably storing the inner container, and storing deliquescent liquid from the inner container; A container body provided with a storage section provided below the storage section, and a deliquescence discharge port for communicating the storage section of the deliquescence of the container body with the outside of the container body when the internal container is moved by a predetermined amount. Is provided on at least one of the inner container and the container body. 2. An inner container for forming a replenishing port for a deliquescent absorbent, which also serves as an air inlet, is formed above the deliquescent droplet formed in a bottom portion for receiving the deliquescent desiccant and forming a deliquescent liquid therein. An inner container lid having a moisture-impermeable structure and capable of closing the refill port of the inner container, a storage portion provided on an upper side for movably storing the inner container, and storing deliquescent liquid from the inner container; A container body provided with a storage section provided below the storage section, and when the internal container is moved upward by a predetermined amount, the vicinity of an upper edge of the container body is opened to open the storage section of the container body and the container. A dehumidifying container, wherein a deliquescent liquid discharge port communicating with the outside of the main body is provided in at least one of the inner container and the container main body. 3. An inner container for forming a replenishing port for the deliquescent moisture absorbent which also serves as an air inlet, containing the deliquescent moisture absorbent, and dropping the deliquescent liquid from a deliquescent liquid droplet lower hole formed at the bottom. An inner container lid having a moisture-impermeable structure and capable of closing the refill port of the inner container, a storage portion provided on an upper side for movably storing the inner container, and storing deliquescent liquid from the inner container; A container body provided with a storage section provided below the storage section, and when the inner container is rotated by a predetermined amount, the storage section side of the container body is opened to open the storage section of the container body and the storage section. A dehumidifying container, wherein a deliquescent liquid discharge port communicating with the outside of the container body is provided in at least one of the internal container and the container body.