JP3539306B2 - Elevating dryer - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention mainly relates to an elevating dryer used as a dish dryer, and more particularly, to avoid the circulation of exhausted moist air while facilitating attachment and detachment of a filter provided at an intake port. The present invention relates to a technique for increasing the drying efficiency.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in an elevating and drying apparatus in which an elevating shelf capable of accommodating an article to be dried in an outer case whose lower part is opened is lifted up, stored, lowered, and taken out, hot air is supplied to an upper inside of the outer case. For this reason, an intake port for taking in air into the hot air supply unit is provided at the upper part of the outer case.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, since the intake port is provided on the upper part of the outer case, when performing inspection of the intake port and maintenance of the intake filter attached to the intake port, for example, it is necessary to install a step board, etc. There is a problem that the removal of the device becomes troublesome.
[0004]
The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and it is possible to easily perform inspection of an intake port and maintenance of an intake filter while avoiding circulation of exhausted moist air and improving drying efficiency. It is an object of the present invention to provide an elevating / drying apparatus which can be increased and can easily perform maintenance of an intake filter.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The lifting and drying device according to claim 1, wherein the lifting and lowering shelf (2) capable of storing an article to be dried is raised, stored, lowered, and taken out in the outer case (1) having an open bottom. 1, a hot air supply unit 9 is provided in an upper part inside, an intake duct 19 extending from the hot air supply unit 9 to a lower end is provided on an inner side part of the outer case 1, and air is taken into an intake port 20 at a lower end part of the intake duct 19. The filter 21 is provided detachably. According to such a configuration, the intake port 20 and the intake filter 21 attached to the intake port 20 can be located at the lower end of the outer case 1, and maintenance and inspection of the intake port 20 and the intake filter 21 can be performed by a chair or the like. It can be done easily and easily without installing
[0006]
The second aspect is characterized in that an exhaust port 26 is provided on the side opposite to the intake port 20. According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the inhalation of the exhaust gas discharged from the exhaust port 26 through the intake port 20, prevent the circulated exhausted moist air, and improve the drying efficiency. Can be.
[0007]
In the third aspect, the water receiver 4 is formed at the bottom of the elevating rack 2, the drain port 23 is formed at the lowest position, the tray 6 is provided below the drain port 23, and the tray 6 passes through the drain port 23. An exhaust port 26 from which exhaust gas having passed through the upper surface and the periphery thereof is discharged is formed below the tray 6. According to such a configuration, the exhaust from the lifting shelf 2 is directed to the tray 6 via the drain port 23 of the water receiver 4, and is performed from the exhaust port 26 on the lower side of the tray 6 via the periphery of the tray 6. Once the exhaust gas containing sufficient moisture from the lifting shelf 2 passes through the receiving tray 6 for receiving water, the moisture (steam) in the exhaust gas can be aggregated in the receiving tray 6, so that the exhaust port 26 Can prevent moisture (steam) from aggregating.
[0008]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the hot air supply unit 9 includes a fan 7 and a heater 8 and a means for blowing air without operating the heater 8. According to such a configuration, only air can be blown, and if time passes in the blown state, drying can be sufficiently performed without using the heater 8, and energy can be saved without using the heater 8. be able to. Further, since the air is blown, the lifting shelf 2 can be dried, and the lifting and drying device can be ventilated. When the device is left unused, dew condensation inside can be prevented. Moreover, since the drying can be sufficiently performed in this way, for example, it can be used not only as a dish dryer but also as a draining storage shelf on a sink.
[0009]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. 1 is a schematic front sectional view, FIG. 2 is a schematic plan sectional view, FIG. 3 is a schematic side sectional view, FIG. 4 (a) is a front view of a water receiver, FIG. 4 (b) is a plan view, and FIG. Is a partially enlarged sectional view.
[0010]
The elevating and drying apparatus A is a tableware drying apparatus and constitutes a part of a top bag. For example, the elevating drying apparatus A is installed as a part of a top bag that separates a cooking section and a dining room, and a counter (not shown) is provided below the top. Is arranged. The details will be described below.
[0011]
The outer case 1 is formed in a box shape with an open bottom, and has a pseudo door 25 that cannot be opened. A hot air supply unit 9 having a fan 7 and a heater 8 is provided at the upper inside of the outer case 1. The lift mechanism 13 including the pulley 10, the winding drum 11, and the drive motor 12 is provided, and is enclosed by a cover 14 to keep airtight so as not to enter moisture. An outlet 15 is passed through the cover 14. By the way, the fan 7 can be driven independently of the heater 8, and can supply hot air for driving the heater 8 or supply (cool) air for stopping the heater 8. Drying with hot air or drying and cooling by sending (cooling) air is performed. Such a switching operation is performed by an operation on an operation panel.
[0012]
The elevating rack 2 is engaged with a pair of belts 27, 27 from the elevating mechanism 13, so that the driving motor 12 can move the elevating rack 2 up and down.
[0013]
The elevating rack 2 is formed by, for example, arranging a plurality of metal wires 17, which are color-painted to prevent rust, between the top plate 16 and the water receiver 4, and are formed in a substantially cage shape. A dish is inserted and held between 17, and container-shaped tableware such as a bowl can be accommodated inside.
[0014]
An intake duct 19 is provided along the short side plate 18 side of the outer case 1, and an intake port 20 is formed at a lower end of the outer case 1. An intake filter 21 is detachably attached to the intake port 20.
[0015]
The water receiver 4 of the lifting shelf 2 is formed in a pan shape, stopped by screws 22, and can be removed by removing the screws 22. A water gradient is formed in the water receiver 4, and a drain port 23 is formed at the lowest part of the water gradient. Rails 24, 24 are provided on the back surface of the water receiver 4 near the left and right of the drain port 23, and the drain 6 can be drained by pulling the tray 6 forward with fingers. In addition, the water receiver 4 serves as a guard 3 together with a water receiver function, and the outer peripheral edge 5 of the water receiver 4 prevents the chopsticks and spoon from jumping out.
[0016]
As described above, the hot air supply unit 9 is provided in the upper part inside the outer case 1, the intake duct 19 extending from the hot air supply unit 9 to the lower end is provided on the inner side part of the outer case 1, and the distal end of the intake duct 19 is provided. By detachably providing the intake filter 21 at the intake port 20, the maintenance of the intake port 20 and the intake filter 21 can be performed easily without installing a chair or the like.
[0017]
Furthermore, since the exhaust port 26 is provided in a portion opposite to the intake port 20, that is, in the vicinity of the side plate opposite to the side plate 18 provided with the intake duct 19, the exhaust gas discharged from the exhaust port 26 is taken in. It is possible to reduce the inhalation from the mouth 20, prevent the circulating of the humid air, and improve the drying efficiency.
[0018]
In addition, the water receiver 4 is formed at the bottom of the elevating rack 2, the drain port 23 is formed at the lowest position, the tray 6 is provided below the drain port 23, and the upper surface of the tray 6 and the periphery thereof are passed through the drain port 23. As shown in FIG. 5 (b), the exhaust from the elevating rack 2 is discharged from the drain port 23 of the water receiver 4 because the exhaust port 26 from which the exhaust gas passing through To the tray 6 through the peripheral portion of the tray 6 and from the exhaust port 26 on the lower side of the tray 6, the exhaust containing sufficient moisture from the elevating shelf 2 is once passed on the tray 6 for receiving water. By passing the gas, the moisture (steam) in the exhaust gas can be aggregated in the receiving tray 6, and therefore, the moisture (steam) in the exhaust port 26 can be prevented from being aggregated. Reference numeral 41 denotes an exhaust filter.
[0019]
Further, since the hot air supply unit 9 includes the fan 7 and the heater 8 and the means for performing the air blowing without operating the heater 8, the air blowing unit 9 can only perform the air blowing, and the time in the air blowing state can be reduced. If the heater 8 is not used, drying can be sufficiently performed without using the heater 8, and energy can be saved without using the heater 8. Furthermore, since the air is blown, the lifting shelf 2 can be dried, and the lifting drying device can be ventilated. If the device is left unused, dew condensation inside can be prevented. is there. In addition, since the drying can be sufficiently performed in this way, for example, it can be used not only as a dish dryer but also as a drain storage shelf on a sink. If it is worrisome that high-temperature exhaust gas is exhausted on a hot day in summer or the like, the air may be blown so that work can be performed without receiving a hot wind. In this case, the state is switched to the hot air drying state in which the heater 8 is operated when leaving the place. Further, if the air is blown after the drying is completed, a vessel such as a glass using cold food and drink may be cooled.
[0020]
FIG. 6 shows another embodiment. However, the basic configuration of this embodiment is the same as that of the above-described embodiment, and the common portions are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.
[0021]
In the present embodiment, the exhaust port 26 is formed near the side plate opposite to the side plate provided with the intake port 20.
[0022]
In the present embodiment, the exhaust port 26 can be sufficiently separated from the intake port 20, and the exhaust gas can be further prevented from being circulated.
[0023]
【The invention's effect】
The lifting and drying apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the lifting shelf capable of storing the article to be dried in the outer case whose lower part is opened is lifted up, stored, lowered, and taken out. The hot air supply section is provided in the upper part, the intake duct from the hot air supply section to the lower end is provided on the inner side of the outer case, and the intake filter is detachably provided at the intake port at the lower end of the intake duct. The advantage that the intake port and the intake filter attached to the intake port can be located at the lower end of the outer case, so that maintenance and inspection of the intake port and the intake filter can be performed easily and easily without installing a chair or the like. There is.
[0024]
In the second aspect, since the exhaust port is provided on the opposite side to the intake port, in addition to the effect of the first aspect, it is possible to reduce the inhalation of exhaust discharged from the exhaust port through the intake port, thereby reducing the dampness. There is an advantage that the circulating air can be prevented and the drying efficiency can be increased.
[0025]
In claim 3, a water receiver is formed at the bottom of the elevating rack, a drain port is formed at the lowest position, a tray is provided below the drain port, and passes through the upper surface of the tray and the periphery thereof through the drain port. Since the exhaust port through which the exhaust air is discharged is formed below the tray, in addition to the effect of claim 1 or 2, the exhaust from the lifting shelf goes to the tray via the drain port of the water receiver, and Since the exhaust from the lower part of the tray through the peripheral part is performed, the exhaust containing sufficient moisture is once passed from the lifting shelf to the tray that receives water, so that the moisture (steam) in the exhaust is received. Therefore, there is an advantage that moisture (steam) can be prevented from aggregating at the exhaust port.
[0026]
In claim 4, the hot air supply unit includes a fan and a heater, and includes means for blowing air in a state where the heater is not operated. Therefore, in addition to the effect of claim 1, it is possible to perform only air blowing. It is possible to dry sufficiently without using a heater after a long time in the air blowing state, and there is an advantage that energy can be saved without using a heater. Furthermore, since the air is blown, the lifting rack can be dried and the lifting and drying device can be ventilated, so that when left unused, dew condensation inside can be prevented. There is. Moreover, since the drying can be sufficiently performed in this way, there is an advantage that it can be used not only as a dish dryer, but also as a drain storage shelf on a sink.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic front sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic plan sectional view of the same.
FIG. 3 is a schematic side sectional view of the same.
4A is a front view of a water receiver, FIG. 4B is a plan view, and FIG. 4C is a partially enlarged sectional view.
5A is a schematic sectional view, FIG. 5B is a schematic sectional view showing an operation, and FIG. 5C is a schematic perspective view.
FIG. 6 is a schematic bottom view of another embodiment of the above.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Outer case 2 Elevating shelf 4 Water receiver 6 Receiving tray 9 Hot air supply part 19 Intake duct 20 Intake port 21 Intake filter

Claims (4)

An elevating / drying device in which an elevating shelf capable of storing articles to be dried in an outer case whose lower part is opened is lifted up and down to be stored, lowered, and taken out, and supplies hot air to an upper portion inside the outer case. And an air intake duct extending from the hot air supply section to the lower end on the inner side of the outer case, and an air intake filter at the lower end of the air intake duct. apparatus. 2. The elevating dryer according to claim 1, wherein an exhaust port is provided on a side opposite to the intake port. A water receiver is formed at the bottom of the elevating shelf, and a drain port is formed at the lowest position. A tray is provided below the drain port. 3. The elevating dryer according to claim 1, wherein the exhaust port is formed below the receiving tray. 2. The elevating / drying apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the hot-air supply unit includes a fan and a heater, and further includes a unit that blows air without operating the heater.

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