JP3058014B2 - Wax iron for skis - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a ski wax iron for applying a wax to a sliding surface of a ski while pressing and melting the wax against a heated base side wall or a bottom surface.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, this type of ski wax iron has been configured as shown in FIGS. Hereinafter, the configuration will be described.

As shown in the figure, a base 1 has a heater 2 and integrally forms a melting furnace 3 for melting wax. A wax discharge hole 4 is provided in the base 1, an opening / closing rod 5 is provided opposite to the wax discharge hole 4, and an operation button 6 is pressed to move the opening / closing rod 5 upward against a spring 7, and a melting furnace is provided. 3 melts the wax in the wax discharge hole 4
It is configured to discharge more.

The lid 8 opens and closes the opening of the melting furnace 3. The handle 9 is provided on an iron body 12 having a space 11 in which a thermostat (electrical component) 10 is disposed. A seal packing 14 is provided between the handle 9 and a side wall 13 of the melting furnace 3. Is prevented from entering into the space 11 of the iron body 12.

[0005] A rib 15 is formed integrally with the iron body 12 so that wax spilled from the upper part of the melting furnace 3 during waxing does not catch on hands. An operation unit 16 adjusts the temperature of the base 1.

[0006]

In such a conventional configuration, when waxing is performed, the melted wax enters the space 11 through the gap between the base 1 and the handle 9 and the electrical component 1
However, there has been a problem in that the conductive member is attached to the contact portion 0 to cause a conduction failure, and the operation portion 16 cannot be rotated.

Further, since the ribs 15 formed integrally with the iron body 12 are made of resin, the wax hardens and accumulates in the vicinity of the ribs 15, and the wax that has passed over the ribs 15 gets on the hand. Had also.

Further, since the melting furnace 3 for melting the wax is integrally formed in the base 1 and the distance between the side wall 13 of the melting furnace 3 and the handle 9 is short, there is a problem that the temperature of the handle 9 increases. Was. Also, the dissolved wax is even on the ski
There was also a problem that it did not start.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the dissolved wax penetrates into the electrical component through a gap between the base and the handle .
It is a first object to prevent the occurrence of the problem.

It is a second object of the present invention to prevent excess wax that has been melted and cannot be used for waxing skis from hardening and from sticking to hands.

[0011] Also, the temperature of the handle should not be high,
A third object is to avoid discomfort in handling.

[0012] In addition, the wax is found over equally to the ski
Re and that the so that in the fourth object of.

[0013]

The present invention SUMMARY OF] In order to achieve the first object, a base which is heated by the heater, and a side wall provided upright upwardly around the base, the side
A space portion formed in the inner wall, a lid covering the space portion secured to the upper surface of the side wall, comprising a handle that is placed above the lid, to the heater in said space Through
The first problem solving means is to provide a thermostat for controlling electricity .

Further, in order to achieve the first object, a second problem solving means is that the first problem solving means is sealed by interposing a sealing material between a side wall and a lid.

Further, in order to achieve the first object, a third problem solving means is that a lid is press-fitted into the side wall of the first problem solving means and sealed.

In order to achieve the second object, a fourth object of the present invention is to provide a projection for projecting outward from an outer surface of a side wall at an outer peripheral portion of a lid of the first means for solving the problem. The solution.

Further, in order to achieve the second object, the upper end of the side wall of the first means for solving the problem is inclined inward so as to be located inside the edge of the lid, and protrudes from the lid. The configuration of the section is a fifth problem solving means.

[0018] In order to achieve the second object, and a sixth means for solving problems that a protruding portion of the fourth or fifth means for solving problems is formed in the side wall integrally.

[0019] In order to achieve the third object, we established a handle and a gap is provided between the lid of the first problem solving means, the seal to couple the lid and the handle in the gap Forming the portion is a seventh problem solving means.

Further, in order to achieve the third object, the seal part of the seventh means for solving the problem is disposed in the space.
Eighth problem solving means is to form a portion surrounding a connection portion between the thermostat and an operation portion for operating the thermostat .

In order to achieve the fourth object, a ninth object of the present invention is to provide a hole on the side wall of the base of the first to the eighth object which communicates with the bottom surface of the base.

[0022]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided:
The space in which the electrical component is provided can be sealed by the lid fixed to the upper surface of the side wall of the base, so that the infiltration of the dissolved wax can be prevented.

Further, according to the second means for solving the problem, the gap between the side wall and the lid is sealed by the sealing material, and the electrical component can be completely sealed, so that the melted wax enters the space. Can be prevented.

According to the third means for solving the problems, the gap between the side wall and the lid can be eliminated by press-fitting the lid into the side wall, and the electrical component can be completely sealed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the melted wax from entering the space.

Further, according to the fourth means for solving the problem, since the lid is heated by the heater for heating the base, it is possible to prevent excess wax from being hardened at the time of waxing and from being accumulated near the protrusion. Since the projections are provided on the outer periphery of the lid, the wax can be prevented from flowing toward the handle.

Further, according to the fifth means for solving the problem, it is possible to reduce the protrusion for preventing the excess wax from hardening and accumulating, thereby improving the visibility of the ski when the wax is applied.

Further, according to the sixth means for solving the problem, the side wall erected around the base can be rounded, so that the fluidity of the wax is improved.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, since a gap is provided between the handle and the lid and the gap is sealed, the gap reduces heat conduction from the lid to the handle. In addition, the temperature of the handle does not increase, and the sealing portion prevents the wax from entering the space.

[0029] Further, since the eighth means for solving the problem seals around the connecting portion between the electric unit disposed in the space and the operating unit for operating the electric unit, extra wax is applied to the electric unit. Adhesion and poor conduction and the inability to rotate the operation unit are prevented.

According to the ninth problem solving means, the wax dissolved on the outer surface of the side wall of the base reaches the bottom surface of the base through the hole and diffuses over a wide range of the bottom surface of the base, so that the wax can be evenly applied.

[0031]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

As shown in the figure, the base 17 is made of aluminum and is heated by a heater 18 mounted inside. A side wall 19 stands upright around the base 17, and a space portion 21 in which a thermostat (electric component) 20 is disposed is formed inside the side wall 19. The lid 22 is made of a metal such as aluminum having good heat conductivity, and is fixed to the upper surface of the side wall 19 with a sealing material 23 interposed therebetween, and covers the space 21.

The handle 24 is made of resin to form a grip 25, and is attached above the lid 22. The thermostat 20 is connected to the operation unit 27 via the connection unit 26,
By turning the operation unit 27, the temperature of the base 17 can be adjusted to an arbitrary temperature. A plurality of holes 28 communicating with the bottom surface of the base 17 are provided in the side wall 19 of the base 17,
The hole 28 communicates with a concave portion 29 formed over a wide area on the bottom surface of the base 17.

The operation of the above construction will be described. The heater 18 is energized to heat the base 17 and the wax is pressed against the side wall 19 of the base 17 near the hole 28 to dissolve the wax on the skiing surface of the ski. When moved, the melted wax reaches the bottom surface of the base 17 through the hole 28 and is diffused through the recess 29 over a wide range of the base 17, so that the wax can be evenly applied on the sliding surface of the ski.

At this time, the space 21 in which the thermostat 20 is disposed is formed by the side wall 19 of the base 17 and the lid 22.
Are sealed with the sealing material 23 interposed therebetween, so that the base material 17 is melted on the side wall 19 and
It is possible to prevent extra wax that does not reach the bottom surface from entering the space 21.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in the figure, the lid 30 is made of a metal such as aluminum having good heat conductivity, and its end face is bent and pressed into a groove 33 provided in a side wall 32 of a base 31 to form a space 2.
1 is sealed.

According to the above configuration, since the lid 30 is press-fitted into the side wall 32 of the base 31, the thermostat 2 is provided inside.
The space 21 in which the “0” is disposed can be hermetically sealed, and it is possible to prevent extra wax dissolved during the waxing from entering the space 21.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in the figure, the lid 34 is made of a metal such as aluminum having good heat conductivity, and has a side wall 19 on the outer periphery.
Is provided with a protruding portion 35 protruding outward from the outer surface of the.

According to the above-described structure, the excess wax melted during waxing is caught by the protrusion 35, and the cover 34 is made of a material having good heat conductivity. Does not flow to the side .

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG.
Is inclined inward so that the upper end of the cover 38 is located inside the edge of the cover 38, and the protrusion 38 is formed on the cover 38.
The lid 38 is made of a metal such as aluminum having good heat conductivity.

With the above structure, the excess wax melted during waxing is caught by the protrusion 39, and the lid 38 is made of a material having good heat conductivity, so that it is not cured and the handle 24 is not hardened. Does not flow to the side .

Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG.
Is projected outward, and a projection 42 is formed integrally with the side wall 41.

According to the above configuration, excess wax dissolved during waxing is caught by the projections 42 and the projections 42 are integrally formed with the base 40 having the heater 18, so that the wax is not cured. And it does not flow to the handle 24 side .

Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in the figure, the handle 43 is installed with a gap 44 provided between the handle 43 and the lid 22.
4, a seal portion 45 for connecting the lid 22 and the handle 43 is formed. The seal portion 45 surrounds the connecting portion 26 of the thermostat 20 provided in the space portion 21 and the operation portion 27 for operating the thermostat 20. It is formed as follows.

The operation of the above construction will be described. The heater 18 is energized to heat the base 17, and the wax is pressed against the side wall 19 of the base 17 near the hole 28 to dissolve the wax on the skiing surface of the ski. When moved, the melted wax reaches the bottom surface of the base 17 through the hole 28 and is diffused through the recess 29 over a wide area of the base 17, so that the wax can be evenly applied on the sliding surface of the ski.

At this time, even if the temperature of the base 17 becomes high,
A gap 44 between the lid 22 and the handle 43 allows the base 1
Since the heat of No. 7 is not directly transmitted to the handle 43, the temperature of the handle 43 does not increase. Further, since the space portion 21 in which the thermostat 20 is disposed is sealed by the seal portion 45 interposed in the gap 44 between the lid 22 and the handle 43,
The wax that has entered the gap 44 between the lid 22 and the handle 43 does not enter the space 21.

[0052]

As described above, the ski wax of the present invention is used.
Iron, a base which is heated by the heater, and a side wall provided upright upwardly around the <br/> base, inside of the side wall
, A cover fixed to the upper surface of the side wall and covering the space, and a handle installed above the cover
And controls the power supply to the heater in the space.
Thermostat Because were provided with to, an extra wax dissolved during word box seat can be prevented from entering the space, eliminate such poor rotation of poor conduction or the operation unit of the thermostat according to the wax deposition of Can
You.

Further, since the sealing member is interposed between the side wall and the lid to seal the space, the space in which the electrical component is provided can be completely sealed, and the melted wax can enter the space. Can be prevented.

Since the lid is press-fitted into the side wall and sealed, the gap between the side wall and the lid can be eliminated by press-fitting the lid into the side wall, and the electrical component is completely sealed. It is possible to prevent the melted wax from entering the space.

Further, since the outer peripheral portion of the lid is provided with a protruding portion protruding outward from the outer surface of the side wall, it is possible to prevent the melted wax from being hardened, and to allow the wax to pass through the handle .
Can be prevented from touching the hand .

Further, since the upper end of the side wall is inclined inward such that the upper end is located inside the edge of the lid, the projection is formed on the lid, so that excessive wax is prevented from being hardened and accumulated. The protrusion can be reduced, and the visibility of the ski when wax is applied is improved.

Further, since the projecting portion is formed integrally with the side wall, the side wall erected around the base can be rounded, and the fluidity of the wax is improved.

In addition, since a handle is provided with a gap provided between the cover and the cover, and a seal portion for connecting the cover and the handle is formed in the gap, heat of the base is not directly transmitted to the handle. By sealing the gap, it is possible to prevent wax from entering the space where the electrical component is disposed from the gap.

[0059] In addition, the seal portion, the difference which is disposed in the space portion
A thermostat and an operation unit for operating the thermostat
Because was formed so as to surround the connecting portion, conductive adhering wax to a thermostat which is disposed in the space portion defective raw and
Or the connecting part of the operation part for operating the thermostat.
It is possible to prevent the operation unit from being unable to rotate due to the adhesion of the box .

Also, since holes are formed in the side walls of the base so as to communicate with the bottom surface of the base, the wax melted on the outer surface of the side walls of the base reaches the bottom surface of the base through the holes, spreads over a wide range of the bottom surface of the base, and is uniformly distributed on the ski. Can be waxed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway side view of a ski wax iron according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the ski wax iron taken along line AA.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of a main part of a ski wax iron according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a main part of a ski wax iron according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view of a principal part of a ski wax iron according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a main part of a ski wax iron according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a partially cutaway side view of a ski wax iron according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a partially cutaway side view of a conventional ski wax iron.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a conventional ski wax iron.

[Explanation of symbols]

 17 Base 18 Heater 19 Side wall 20 Thermostat (Electric part) 21 Space part 22 Lid 24 Handle

Claims (9)

(57) [Claims] 1. A base which is heated by the heater, before
A side wall provided upright upwardly around the serial-based, of the side wall
Comprising a space portion formed on a side, a lid covering the space portion secured to the upper surface of the side wall, and a handle that is placed above the lid, energization of the heater in the space Control
A wax iron for skis with a thermostat to control . 2. The ski wax iron according to claim 1, wherein a sealing material is interposed between the side wall and the lid to seal the sealing. 3. The sealing device according to claim 1, wherein the lid is press-fitted into the side wall and sealed.
A ski wax iron as described. 4. The ski wax iron according to claim 1, wherein a protrusion protruding outward from an outer surface of the side wall is provided on an outer peripheral portion of the lid. 5. The ski wax iron according to claim 1, wherein the upper end of the side wall is inclined inward such that the upper end is located inside the edge of the lid, and the projection is formed on the lid. 6. The projection according to claim 4, wherein the projection is formed integrally with the side wall.
Ski wax iron or 5 described. 7. The ski wax iron according to claim 1, wherein a handle is provided with a gap provided between the cover and the cover, and a seal portion for connecting the cover and the handle is formed in the gap. 8. The thermoelectric device according to claim 1, wherein the seal portion is a thermometer disposed in the space portion.
The ski wax iron according to claim 7, wherein the wax iron is formed so as to surround a connection portion between a stat and an operation unit for operating the thermostat . 9. The ski wax iron according to claim 1, wherein a hole is provided in the side wall to communicate with the bottom surface of the base.