JP3531008B2 - Wall mount holder for electrical appliances - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a wall holder for electric appliances which is used, for example, when a hair dryer is installed in a bathroom of a hotel.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a wall-mounting holder for electric appliances of this type, for example, when a hair dryer is used near a bathroom or a vanity, as disclosed in JP-A-61-53793, In order to safely protect against an electric shock caused by accidentally dropping the hair dryer into water in a bathtub or the like, some devices have an earth leakage breaker. Similarly, a device for incorporating an earth leakage breaker inside the hair dryer to prevent an electric shock accident (US Pat. No. 4,464,582) and a device for attaching an earth leakage breaker to a power plug of the hair dryer ( JP-A-2
-135021), and others in which a leakage interruption device is incorporated in a power outlet (U.S. Pat. No. 4,000).
1,647).

[0003]

However, the conventional wall-mounted holder containing the earth leakage breaker does not have a mechanism for testing whether the earth leakage breaker operates normally. There is a problem that you will not notice this even if it itself is out of order. Also, in the case where the earth leakage breaker is incorporated in the power plug or the power outlet into which it is plugged, whether the power outlet works normally when the power outlet is at a low position near the floor or at a high position on the contrary. Since it is difficult to operate even when testing, I tended to neglect that test. This problem can be said not only in hair dryers, but also in electric appliances such as hair brosers and electric razors that are often used in bathrooms and vanities. An object of the present invention is to improve the operability of the test in the wall holder for an electric appliance that accommodates the earth leakage breaker as described above.

[0004]

According to the present invention, as shown in the illustrated example, a holder main body 6 having an instrument mounting portion 5 has a built-in earth leakage breaker 9 provided with a test button 12 and a reset button 13 for testing. The button 12 and the reset button 13 are characterized in that they are installed on the holder body 6 so that they can be operated externally.

[0005]

The test button 12 and the reset button 13 of the earth leakage breaker 9 installed on the holder body 6 are arranged near the electric equipment placed on the equipment placing portion 5, so that the test is performed. And reset operation is easy.

[0006]

【Example】

(First Embodiment) A first embodiment of the wall holder for an electric appliance according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The wall holder 1 for an electric appliance in the illustrated example is used for installing the hair dryer 2 in a bathroom of a hotel or the like. The hair dryer 2 is similar to a general hand-held type, and a handle 4 is attached to a main body case 3 in which a heating device by a heater, an air blower composed of a fan and a drive motor for the fan, and the like are built.

The wall-mounted holder 1 comprises a holder main body 6 in which an appliance mounting portion 5 for mounting the hair dryer 2 on the front surface is recessed in an open front shape, and a base 7 mounted on a wall. A base 7 is integrally connected to the back side of the. The holder main body 6 has a built-in earth leakage breaker 9 and leads out a power cord 10. The power cord 10 and the hair dryer 2 are connected via the earth leakage breaker 9. The power cord 10 has a power plug 11 attached to its tip.

The earth leakage breaker 9 is provided with a test button 12 and a reset button 13.
The reset button 13 and the holder main body 6 are arranged so that the hair dryer 2 can be seen at all times even when the hair dryer 2 is placed on the device placing portion 5.
It is attached to the front surface 6a side in an exposed state. The earth leakage breaker 9 itself is the publication of the above-mentioned conventional example (JP-A-61-5).
It is the same as the commonly used one disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent No. 3793, U.S. Pat. No. 4,001,647). Test button 1 to test
When 2 is pressed by hand to create a pseudo-leakage state, in which case the earth leakage breaker 9 detects the leakage current and opens the power supply normally, the reset button 13 projects from the holder body 6, but When the reset button 13 does not operate normally due to a failure, the reset button 13 does not project. After confirming that it operates normally, reset button 13
Push back to the original standby state by hand. These operations are
Since it is performed on the wall-mounted holder 1, it can be easily performed regardless of where the outlet or the power plug is.

(Second Embodiment) FIG. 2 shows a second embodiment.
The difference from the first embodiment is that the holder main body 6 is provided with a shelter 14 at positions corresponding to the upper and lower sides of the test button 12 and the reset button 13. According to this, it is possible to obtain an effect that it is possible to prevent the hair dryer 2 or the like that is put in and taken out from the appliance placement portion 5 from being erroneously operated by hitting the buttons 12 and 13 or getting wet with water or a drop in the bathroom.

(Third Embodiment) FIG. 3 shows a third embodiment.
If the test button 12 and the reset button 13 are always exposed on the front surface 6a of the holder body 6, the test button 12 and the reset button 13 may be easily operated by the front operation, but may be touched by mischief or may have a bad appearance. In such a case,
It may be arranged on the side surface 6b, the upper surface 6c or the lower surface 6d of the holder body 6 as shown in FIG.

(Fourth Embodiment) FIG. 4 shows a fourth embodiment.
In this embodiment, the reset button 13 itself is housed in the holder body 6 together with the earth leakage breaker 9 without being exposed to the outside of the holder body 6, and a reset lever 15 for pushing the reset button 13 is attached. The reset lever 15 is housed inside the holder body 6 so that a part 15a of the reset lever 15 is exposed inside the instrument mounting portion 5 and swings about a shaft 16 as a fulcrum.

According to this, when the hair dryer 2 is placed on the device placing portion 5 as shown in FIG. 1A, the reset lever 15 is pushed by the pressing and abutting action of the hair dryer 2. The reset button 13 is automatically pushed back. Therefore, as described in the case of the first embodiment, after the test button 12 (not shown) is pressed during the test operation, the reset button 13 in the protruding state is pushed back to the standby state, and the operation is further performed. It will be easier.

Therefore, when the test button 12 or the reset button 13 is repeatedly operated when it is installed in a hotel or the like used by an unspecified number of people, the reset button 13 in the above embodiment may be mischievous. Since the presence is not noticed, the user who is not familiar with the operation has no choice but to give up and return the hair dryer 2 to the device mounting portion 5,
In addition to preventing tampering, it is automatically set by the reset lever 15 by returning it.
This means that even if the leakage state is detected and the circuit breaker is activated, the user does not know the reset operation method, so that the user can stop the use and enhance the safety.

As described above, it is preferable that the reset button 13 is not directly exposed on the outer surface of the instrument mounting portion 5 and is disposed at a position where a person skilled in the art can understand it.
It is preferable to allow indirect operation via another member as shown in FIG. Such indirect operations include various operations such as pulling the power cord 10 and rotatably pivoting the instrument placement part 5 to lift the hair dryer 2 in the opposite direction (upward in FIG. 4). Configuration is assumed.

(Fifth Embodiment) In a fifth embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the test button 12 and the reset button 13 (not shown) are exposed to the inner part of the instrument mounting portion 5 of the holder body 6 to make the hair dryer. When the hair dryer 2 is mounted on the device mounting portion 5, the hair dryer 2 can be concealed without touching the test button 12 and the reset button 13. According to this, a person other than the user who takes out the hair dryer 2 from the device mounting portion 5 cannot know the existence thereof,
It is advantageous for preventing mischievous operation.

(Sixth Embodiment) A sixth embodiment shown in FIG.
An operation part cover plate 19 having an L-shaped cross section, which is composed of a vertical plate part 19a having an operation window 17 on the upper end side and a horizontal plate part 19b having an instrument receiving part 20, is vertically movable on the instrument placement part 5 of the holder body 6. Install. The operating portion cover plate 19 is always a spring member 21.
When the hair dryer 2 is placed on the equipment receiving portion 20 when the hair dryer 2 is placed on the equipment placing portion 5 as shown in (A) of FIG. As a result, the operating portion cover plate 19 is lowered against the spring member 21, and the test button 12 and the reset button 13 provided in the inner part of the instrument mounting portion 5 are provided at the blind wall portion above the operating window 17 of the vertical plate portion 19a. When the hair dryer 2 is taken out, the operation cover plate 19 is lifted by the spring member 21 so that the test button 12 and the reset button 13 are exposed from the operation window 17 as shown in FIG. ing. Also in this case, as in the case of the fifth embodiment, a person other than the user who takes out the hair dryer 2 from the device mounting portion 5 cannot know its existence, which is advantageous for preventing mischievous operation.

(Seventh Embodiment) In the embodiment shown in FIG. 7, the holder main body 6 is placed above the device mounting portion 5 so that the hair dryer 2 can be easily taken in and out of the device mounting portion 5 of the holder main body 6. It is formed in an open shape. In this case, it is possible to prevent the hair dryer 2 which is put in and taken out from the equipment placing part 5 from accidentally hitting the test button 12 or the reset button 13 provided above the equipment placing part 5 to be erroneously operated or get wet with water or a drop. In order to prevent this, the holder body 6 is provided with a concave portion 22 in which the test button 12 and the reset button 13 are installed. Further, a water drain 23 is provided at the upper end of the opening of the recess 22 to prevent water dripping from the holder body 6 from entering the recess 22.

(Eighth Embodiment) An eighth embodiment shown in FIGS. 8 and 9.
In the embodiment, as the earth leakage breaker 9, the pin 25 inserted into the outlet 24 on the wall W and the hair dryer 2 are used.
Socket 2 for receiving the plug 27 of the load cord 26 of
A plug-in type earth leakage breaker 9 with 8 is used.
On the other hand, through holes 29 and 30 are provided in the inner rear portion of the instrument mounting portion 5 of the holder body 6 and the base 7, respectively. Thus, first of all, the base 7 is provided on the wall W through the through hole 30 of the outlet 24.
Is fastened with a screw 31 so as to surround the socket, and the pin 25 is inserted into the outlet 24 to connect and connect the earth leakage breaker 9. Next, the front portion 9a having the test button 12 and the reset button 13 of the earth leakage breaker 9 is attached to the holder main body 6
The holder main body 6 is fixed to the base 7 with the screw 32 so that the holder main body 6 is exposed from the through hole 29 in the instrument mounting portion 5. In this case, the flange portion 33 attached to the earth leakage breaker 9 is prevented from being pulled out forward from the outlet 24, and is brought into abutting engagement with the periphery of the through hole 29 on the rear surface of the holder body 6. The plug 27 of the load cord 26 of the hair dryer 2 is inserted into the socket 28 of the earth leakage breaker 9.

[0019]

According to the present invention, the test button 12 and the reset button 13 of the earth leakage breaker 9 for an electric appliance such as a hair dryer are installed on the holder main body 6 on which the electric appliance is placed so that they can be operated externally. Since it exists near the electric appliance, the test operation of the earth leakage breaker 9 of the electric appliance can be easily performed, which is advantageous in maintenance, inspection and maintenance. When installing an electric appliance with this electric appliance wall-mounted holder in a hotel guest room, etc., it may be installed directly on the switch box, but even in such a case, construction is easy and it is possible to protect the safety of the guest. it can.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a third embodiment.

4A and 4B show a fourth embodiment, FIG. 4A is a vertical sectional side view showing a state where an electric appliance is placed, and FIG. 4B is a vertical sectional side view showing a state where an electric appliance is taken out.

FIG. 5 is a vertical sectional side view showing a fifth embodiment.

6A and 6B show a sixth embodiment, FIG. 6A is a vertical sectional side view showing a state in which an electric instrument is placed, and FIG. 6B is a vertical sectional side view showing a state in which the electric instrument is taken out.

FIG. 7 is a vertical sectional side view showing a seventh embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a vertical sectional side view showing an eighth embodiment.

FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing an eighth embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Wall mount holder for electric appliances 2 hair dryer 5 Instrument rest 6 Holder body 9 Earth leakage breaker 12 Test button 13 Reset button

Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] 1. A holder main body (6) having an appliance mounting portion (5) on which an electric appliance (2) is mounted, and a holder main body.
(6) is integrally connected to the back side and attached to the wall
Power supply built into the base (7) and holder body (6)
And an electric device (2) connected to the earth leakage interruption device (9).
And the earth leakage breaker (9) creates a simulated earth leakage state.
Test button (12) and reset button (13)
Is equipped with a test button (12) and a lid on the outer surface of the holder body (6).
The set button (13) can be manually pushed from the outside
A wall-mounted holder for electric appliances, which is mounted in an exposed state . 2. A holder main body (6) having an appliance mounting portion (5) on the front surface of which an electric appliance (2) is mounted, and a back surface of the holder main body (6) which are integrally coupled to each other to form a wall. A base (7) attached to the main body (6), and a ground fault interrupting device (9) built in the holder body (6) and connected to a power source. The electric appliance (2) is connected to the ground fault interrupting device (9). The earth leakage breaker (9) includes a test button (12) that creates a pseudo earth leakage state and a reset button (13). The reset button (13) is installed in the holder body (6). A wall holder for an electric appliance, wherein when the electric appliance (2) is mounted on the appliance mounting portion (5), the reset button (13) is pressed by the electric appliance (2). 3. A holder main body (6) having an appliance mounting portion (5) on the front surface of which an electric appliance (2) is mounted, and a back surface side of the holder main body (6) which are integrally coupled to each other to form a wall. A base (7) attached to the main body (6), and a ground fault interrupting device (9) built in the holder body (6) and connected to a power source. The electric appliance (2) is connected to the ground fault interrupting device (9). The electric leakage breaker (9) includes a test button (12) that creates a pseudo electric leakage state and a reset button (13). The test button (12) and the reset button (13) are provided.
Is exposed so that it can be manually pushed from the outside in the inner part of the instrument placement part (5) of the holder body (6), and when the electrical instrument (2) is placed on the instrument placement part (5), the electrical instrument (2) The wall mount holder for electric appliances, wherein the test button (12) and the reset button (13) are hidden without touching them. 4. A holder main body (6) having an appliance mounting portion (5) on the front surface of which an electric appliance (2) is mounted, and a wall which is integrally coupled to the back surface side of the holder main body (6). A base (7) attached to the main body (6), and a ground fault interrupting device (9) built in the holder body (6) and connected to a power source. The electric appliance (2) is connected to the ground fault interrupting device (9). The earth leakage breaker (9) includes a test button (12) that creates a pseudo earth leakage state and a reset button (13). The test button (12) and the reset button (13) are
The operation part is provided inside the instrument placement part (5) of the holder body (6), and the instrument placement part (5) of the holder body (6) has an operation window (17) on the upper end side. A cover plate (19) is attached so as to be movable up and down, and a spring member (2) that pushes up and urges the operation unit cover plate (19).
1), and when the electric instrument (2) is placed on the instrument placing part (5), the operating part cover plate (19) descends against the spring member (21) by the load of the electric instrument (2). By doing so, the test button (12) and the reset button (13) are concealed by the blind wall portion above the operation window (17) of the operation portion cover plate (19), so that the instrument placement portion (5) is electrically connected. When the instrument (2) is taken out, the operating part cover plate (19) is pushed up by the spring member (21), and the test button (12) and the reset button (13) are manually pushed from the operation window (17) from the outside. A wall-mounted holder for electric appliances, characterized by being exposed as much as possible.