JP3176782U - Folding fan - Google Patents

Abstract

A fan including a useful additional function other than the function of sending wind, for example, a function of directly checking the temperature of wind sent to a user.
A fan 100 includes a pair of main bones 10a and 10b, a plurality of middle bones 20 whose base ends are overlapped and supported by the base ends of the pair of main bones, and a pair of main bones. And a thermometer 50 having a fan-shaped body that can be folded and unfolded, and a thermometer 50 having a belt-like heat-sensitive liquid crystal layer. It is provided on this part.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a fan used as a cooling means.

  Fans are widely used as a simple cooling means that cools the wind by raising it by hand. The folding fan can be easily used anywhere and can be folded and carried, so in recent years it is not only used as a simple means of cooling, but it also prints advertising information etc. on the folding fan and distributes it on the streets and at event venues. By doing so, it is also used as an advertising means.

  A fan as an advertising medium has been proposed in addition to the original function as a fan by printing connection information to an advertisement on the fan part (for example, Patent Document 1). This fan has a two-dimensional code that can be read by a camera-equipped mobile phone equipped with a code reading function on the fan's fan face, along with a predetermined pattern, etc. It is configured to be directly connected to a mobile site in which first information including images and sounds is stored, and second information including an advertiser's home page and product introduction is included in the first information. A link leading to a secondary screen is set, and is used as a distribution article for sales promotion distributed to a passerby or a customer.

Registered Utility Model No. 3109395

  The conventional fan including the fan described in Patent Document 1 has only a decorative function, an advertising function, or a connection information function as an additional function other than the function of sending wind.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a fan having a useful additional function other than the function of sending wind.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a fan having a function of directly confirming a temperature of wind sent to a user as an additional function.

  According to the present invention, a pair of master bones, a plurality of middle bones pivotally supported by a base end portion overlapping the base end portions of the pair of master bones, and a pair of master bones and a plurality of middle bones, And a thermometer having a band-like heat-sensitive liquid crystal layer, and the thermometer is provided on a flat portion of the main bone or the fan surface. A fan is provided.

  By installing a thermometer on the fan itself, you can directly check the temperature of the wind sent to the fan user, and easily check the temperature near the user when using the fan or holding it in a non-use state. can do. Moreover, the thermometer sticking work becomes easy because the thermometer is provided on the main frame of the fan or the flat portion of the fan surface.

  The thermometer is preferably made of a film having a belt-like thermosensitive liquid crystal layer, and is preferably attached to the outer surface of the parent bone. As described above, the thermometer made of a belt-like heat-sensitive liquid crystal film is adhered to the outer surface of the main bone, so that it is possible to reliably prevent the deformation from affecting the thermometer life when the fan is used. . Even when the fan with a thermometer is folded (that is, in a non-use state), the ambient temperature can be easily confirmed.

  It is also preferable to have a printing unit printed with letters or designs that call attention to prevention of heat stroke near the thermometer. In this way, by printing the content for calling attention to heat stroke, it is possible to prevent heat stroke and to avoid an accident of heat stroke.

  In the printing unit, it is preferable that a warning mark for calling attention for prevention of heat stroke is printed corresponding to the temperature position where the thermometer is displayed. In this way, it is possible to clearly check the temperature at which there is a possibility of heat stroke by printing a warning mark that calls attention to prevention of heat stroke corresponding to the position of the temperature displayed on the thermometer. .

  By providing a thermometer on the fan itself, the temperature of the wind sent to the fan user can be confirmed directly, and the ambient temperature can be easily confirmed when the fan is used or held in a non-use state. it can.

  A thermometer made of a band-shaped heat-sensitive liquid crystal film is stuck on the flat surface of the main frame of the fan, so that it is possible to reliably prevent the deformation from affecting the life of the thermometer when using the fan. . Moreover, when the thermometer is provided on the outer surface of the main frame of the fan, the ambient temperature can be easily confirmed even when the fan with the thermometer is folded (that is, in a non-use state).

  By having a printing unit on which characters or a pattern for calling attention to heat stroke is printed in the vicinity of the thermometer, an effect of preventing heat stroke can be expected, and an accident of heat stroke can be avoided.

  In the printing section, a warning mark that alerts you to prevent heat stroke is printed according to the position of the temperature displayed on the thermometer, so you can clearly check the temperature that may cause heat stroke. .

  By directly touching the thermometer provided on the fan with a finger or the like, it is possible to confirm the change in the body temperature of the touched part such as the fingertip on the spot.

It is a top view which shows roughly the structure of 1st Embodiment of the fan based on this invention. It is a perspective view which shows schematically the structure of the fan shown in FIG. It is a top view which shows roughly the structure of 2nd Embodiment of the fan based on this invention. It is a top view which shows roughly the structure of 3rd Embodiment of the fan based on this invention. It is a top view which shows roughly the structure of 4th Embodiment of the fan based on this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of a fan according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 shows a configuration of a thermometer-equipped fan 100 as a first embodiment of the fan of the present invention. In FIG. 1, the unfolded state of the thermometer-equipped fan 100 is shown. FIG. 2 shows a folded state of the thermometer-equipped fan 100.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the thermometer-equipped fan 100 according to this embodiment includes a pair of main bones 10a and 10b located on both sides of the fan, and a plurality of flat portions provided between the pair of main bones 10a and 10b. The inner bone 20, the shaft 30, and a fan body 40 that forms a fan surface in which a plurality of mountain folds and valley folds are formed radially according to the number of the bones 20, and a thermometer 50 are provided. Yes. The shaft 30 is also called a key (kaname).

  The main bones 10a and 10b are generally made of bamboo or wood and are located on both sides of the fan in the axial direction. Holes through which the shaft 30 is inserted are provided at the base ends of the main bones 10a and 10b. Further, a flat portion 11 is formed on at least a part of the surface side of the main bones 10a and 10b (that is, the outside in the axial direction). In addition, you may make it form the main bones 10a and 10b from materials other than bamboo or wood, such as resin.

  The middle bone 20 is generally formed from bamboo or wood, and the base end portion thereof is provided with a hole through which the shaft 30 is inserted, and has a structure in which the tip end portion becomes thinner, or the tip end portion is thicker. Some have a taper structure that is thin and narrow. The middle bone 20 may be formed of a material other than bamboo or wood such as resin.

  The shaft 30 is formed of a metal or a resin material, and pivotally supports the base end portions of the pair of main bones 10 a and 10 b and the base end portions of the many middle bones 20. Both ends of the shaft 30 are exposed from the outer surfaces of the main bones 10a and 10b, and large diameter portions are formed so that the main bones 10a and 10b and the middle bone 20 do not come off the shaft 30.

  The fan body 40 is composed of two foldable papers or cloths attached to the main bones 10a and 10b and the middle bone 20 from both sides. There is also a configuration in which only one side is adhered. The fan body 40 is stuck to the free ends of the main bones 10a and 10b and the middle bone 20 so that the middle bones 20 are arranged at equal intervals between the mountain folds and the valley folds of the fan body 40. Has been. However, both end portions of the fan body 40 are attached to the back surfaces of the main bones 10a and 10b.

  The thermometer 50 is composed of a belt-like heat-sensitive liquid crystal film (film having a heat-sensitive liquid crystal layer). That is, heat-sensitive liquid crystal (liquid crystal whose color changes with temperature) is microencapsulated and printed on a belt-like film. Such a heat-sensitive liquid crystal film is commercially available, for example, from Nippon Capsule Products Co., Ltd. The temperature displayable range can be set as appropriate, and is, for example, 20 ° C to 36 ° C or 26 ° C to 46 ° C. Moreover, the thermometer 50 is affixed on the flat part 11 of the outer surface of one main bone 10a or 10b. In this embodiment, although the length direction of the thermometer 50 is stuck in the direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the main bone 10a or 10b, this invention is not limited to this. For example, the thermometer 50 may be attached in a direction (slightly inclined) in which the length direction of the thermometer 50 is inclined by a slight angle from the direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the main bone 10a or 10b.

  As described above, by providing the thermometer 50 on the fan itself, the temperature of the wind sent to the user of the fan 100 with the thermometer can be directly confirmed, and the fan 100 with the thermometer is used or not used. The temperature in the vicinity of the user can be easily confirmed when possessed in a state.

  FIG. 3 shows the configuration of a thermometer-equipped fan 100A as a second embodiment of the fan of the present invention. FIG. 3 shows a developed state of the thermometer-equipped fan 100 </ b> A having the printing unit 60.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the thermometer-equipped fan 100 </ b> A in the present embodiment includes a pair of master bones 10 a and 10 b, a plurality of middle bones 20, a shaft 30, a fan body 40, a thermometer 50, and a printing unit 60. And.

  In the fan 100A with a thermometer, the main bones 10a and 10b, the middle bone 20, the shaft 30, the fan body 40, and the thermometer 50 have the same configuration as the above-described fan 100 with a thermometer. Description is omitted.

  The printing unit 60 is a printed character or design that calls attention to prevention of heat stroke near the thermometer 50. Arbitrary characters or designs may be printed on the printing unit 60, or a film or the like on which characters or designs have been printed in advance may be attached. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the printing unit 60 is provided in parallel with the thermometer 50 on the surface of the main bone 10 a, and the printing unit 60 is printed with characters or patterns that call attention to prevent heat stroke. ing. More specifically, the printing unit 60 is printed with characters “Warning about heat stroke”. Further, as a part of the printing unit, a warning mark 61 is printed in the vicinity of the lower part of a range representing a temperature equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature (for example, 32 ° C.) of the thermometer 50. Here, as the warning mark 61, for example, a red rectangular picture is printed. As the warning mark 61, a white character “caution” may be printed on a red background. Further, the warning mark 61 may be printed in the vicinity of the upper portion of the range representing a temperature equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature (for example, 32 ° C.) of the thermometer 50.

  FIG. 4 shows a configuration of a thermometer-equipped fan 100B as a third embodiment of the fan of the present invention. In FIG. 4, the state which the fan 100B with a thermometer developed is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the thermometer-equipped fan 100B according to the present embodiment includes a pair of master bones 10a and 10b, a plurality of middle bones 20, a shaft 30, a fan body 40, a thermometer 50, and a printing unit 60A. And.

  In the fan 100B with a thermometer, the thermometer 50 is attached to the flat surface 12 inside the main bone 10b, the printing unit 60A is printed on the fan surface of the fan body 40, and the warning mark is not printed, Since it has the same configuration as the above-described thermometer-equipped fan 100A, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In this case, since the inside of the main bone 10b is normally formed flat, the thermometer 50 can be easily attached or printed. In this case, the display temperature of the thermometer 50 can be confirmed only in the state where the thermometer-equipped fan 100B is unfolded (use state), but in the state where the thermometer-equipped fan 100B is folded (ie, the non-use state), Since it has the same appearance as a normal fan, the influence on the appearance design can be avoided. In addition, the characters “Caution for heat stroke” are printed on the printing unit 60A. Since the thermometer 50 is attached to the flat portion 12 on the inner side (inner surface) of the main bone 10b, it is not necessary to provide a flat portion on the outer surface of the main bones 10a and 10b, and the design can be made freely. Is possible.

  FIG. 5 shows the configuration of a thermometer-equipped fan 100C as a fourth embodiment of the fan of the present invention. FIG. 5 shows the unfolded state of the thermometer-equipped fan 100C.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the thermometer-equipped fan 100 </ b> C in this embodiment includes a pair of main bones 10 a and 10 b, a plurality of middle bones 20, a shaft 30, a fan body 40, a thermometer 50, and a printing unit 60 </ b> A. And.

  Since the thermometer-equipped fan 100 </ b> C has the same configuration as the above-described thermometer-equipped fan 100 </ b> B except that the thermometer 50 is stuck on the fan surface of the fan body 40, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In this case, the thermometer 50 is affixed to the folding surface having the central bone 20 of the fan body 40. When the fan is used, deformation of the fan body 40 repeatedly bending is small, and further, since the inner bone 20 is present inside the fan body 40, deformation of the thermometer 50 can be suppressed to a minimum, and the fan body 40 can be deformed. The influence on the life of the thermometer 50 due to can be prevented. Further, in this case, the display temperature of the thermometer 50 can be confirmed only in a state where the thermometer-equipped fan 100C is unfolded (used state), but the state where the thermometer-equipped fan 100C is folded (ie, a non-use state). Then, since it has the same external appearance as an ordinary fan, the influence on the external appearance design can be avoided.

  As described above, by providing the thermometer 50 on the fan itself, the temperature of the wind sent to the user of the fan 100, 100A, 100B or 100C with the thermometer can be directly confirmed, and the fan 100 with the thermometer, When using 100A, 100B or 100C or holding it in a non-use state, the temperature in the vicinity of the user can be easily confirmed. Moreover, the thermometer 50 which consists of a strip | belt-shaped thermosensitive liquid crystal film is affixed on the flat part of the surface of the main bone 10a or 10b, or on the flat part of the fan body 40, and is equipped with the thermometer fan 100. , 100A, 100B, or 100C, it is possible to prevent the deformation from affecting the life of the thermometer 50.

  Furthermore, by having the printing part 60 which printed the character or the pattern which alerts the heat stroke prevention in the vicinity of the thermometer 50, the effect which prevents heat stroke can be anticipated, and the accident of heat stroke can be avoided. . Especially in recent years, as global warming progresses, the highest summer temperature has been renewed year by year. In addition, in order to prevent global warming and take measures to save electricity due to lack of power in summer, when cooling equipment is not used or cooling When the set temperature of the equipment is increased, the risk of heat stroke is increasing. Therefore, the thermometer-equipped fan 100, 100A, 100B, or 100C that can easily predict the risk of heat stroke is very effective in use.

  For example, when it is necessary to cool off with a fan, or when you want to know the temperature around you, you can check with the fan with thermometer 100, 100A, 100B or 100C of this embodiment you have and prepare for the next action So you can rest assured.

  In addition, for example, since the ambient temperature of each person who has the thermometer-equipped fan 100, 100A, 100B or 100C according to the present embodiment is known, it is a guideline for determining how many times the individual's physical condition changes, etc. It becomes easier to respond.

  Furthermore, for example, it is not determined by the indoor average temperature or the like, but the local temperature can be determined by bringing the fan 100, 100A, 100B or 100C with a thermometer to the local area. The temperature can be matched.

  Furthermore, for example, by directly touching the thermometer 50 with a finger or the like, a change in body temperature of the touched part such as the fingertip can be confirmed on the spot as a guide.

  Furthermore, for example, by having a fan 100, 100A, 100B or 100C with a thermometer, it can be used while checking the ambient air temperature and the physical condition at that time, so the cool sensation effect by using a fan can be achieved. Can be improved.

  In addition, the thermometer-equipped fan 100, 100A, 100B, or 100C of the above-described embodiment is a fan-shaped body of the thermometer 50 of a band-shaped thermosensitive liquid crystal film that is formed separately or on a flat portion of the surface of the main bone 10a or 10b. Although it is the structure stuck on 40 flat parts, this invention is not limited to this. For example, a liquid crystal whose color changes with temperature is microencapsulated and contained in a printing ink, and is printed directly on a flat portion of the surface of the main bone 10a or 10b or on a flat portion of the fan body 40 to constitute a thermometer. May be.

  The present invention can cool the fan with a fan and can directly check the temperature of the wind sent to the fan user. Further, when the fan is used or not used, the temperature in the vicinity of the user can be set. Can also check

10a, 10b Master bone 11, 12 Flat part 20 Center bone 30 Axis 40 Fan body 50 Thermometer 60, 60A Printing part 61 Warning mark 100, 100A, 100B, 100C Fan with thermometer

Claims (4)

A pair of master bones, a plurality of middle bones pivotally supported by a base end portion overlapping the base end portions of the pair of master bones, and a pair of master bones, and the pair of master bones and the plurality of middle bones A fan body that forms a fan surface that can be folded and unfolded, and
A thermometer having a belt-like heat-sensitive liquid crystal layer,
The thermometer is provided on a flat portion of the main bone or the fan surface.   The said thermometer consists of a film which has a strip | belt-shaped thermosensitive liquid crystal layer, and is affixed on the outer surface of the said main bone, The fan of Claim 1 characterized by the above-mentioned.   The fan according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a printing unit printed with characters or designs that call attention to prevention of heat stroke in the vicinity of the thermometer. 4. The fan according to claim 3, wherein a warning mark for calling attention for preventing heat stroke is printed in the printing unit corresponding to a temperature position where the thermometer is displayed.

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