JP3865064B2 - Hand dryer - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a hand drying apparatus that blows off water or the like adhering to a wet hand with a gas to dry it.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, as a hand drying device, high pressure air supplied from high pressure air supply means arranged in the main body of the device is blown from an air blowing nozzle provided in the vicinity of the hand insertion port, and the surface of the hand inserted into the hand insertion portion is displayed. A device is known that blows off water droplets adhering to the back and dries hands (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-63-154138 (Section 2-3, Fig. 3)
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the configuration of Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 63-154138, the hand insertion port is narrow and the inserted hand cannot be seen, and there is a sense of fear. In addition, the hand comes into contact with the air blowing nozzle and the like, which is unsanitary.
[0005]
Furthermore, the palm side of both hands must be aligned in parallel, and it cannot be used in a natural posture.
[0006]
The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to remove moisture adhering to both surfaces of the hand efficiently and in a short time, and to use it with a clean and natural posture in a safe manner. It is to provide a drying apparatus.
[0007]
[Means for solving the problems and their functions and effects]
The present invention is a box, a hand insertion port that is opened in a substantially upper surface portion of the box, and a palm side that is formed at a facing position of the inner surface in the vicinity of the hand insertion port and is inserted into the hand insertion port. In the hand-drying device provided with gas outlets for blowing gas on both sides of the upper side, the hand insertion port is opened in a left-right direction closer to the user side than the center part in a dogleg shape or an arc shape. It is characterized by.
[0008]
According to this configuration, since the gas can be simultaneously applied to both sides of the palm and the back of the hand with respect to the hand inserted into the hand insertion portion, moisture attached to the hand can be efficiently removed without repeating the hand insertion multiple times. Ru can be removed.
[0010]
In addition, since the hand insertion port is configured to be opened in a lateral shape or arc shape with the left and right directions approaching the user side, the hand can be inserted with a natural posture, so that the feeling of use is improved. I can plan.
[0011]
In addition, if the hand drying device has a configuration in which the upper portion of the box is inclined toward the front user, the hand can be inserted with a natural posture, so that the feeling of use can be improved.
[0021]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0022]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing first and second embodiments of the hand drying apparatus according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an upper view showing the first and second embodiments of the hand drying apparatus according to the present invention. FIG.
[0023]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the hand-drying apparatus A is a hand-inserted device in which the center part is separated from the user in the shape of a dogleg on the upper surface of the box 1 and the left and right ends are opened in the direction approaching the user. A port 2 is provided, and gas outlets 3a and 3b are provided in the vicinity of the hand insertion port 2 side. Moreover, the water receiving part 4 which receives the water droplet blown off by the blowing wind from a gas blower outlet is provided below the opening side of the manual insertion opening. In addition, this water receiving part is formed in circular arc shape so that the center part may become low. Further, although not shown, a gas supply means for supplying gas to the gas outlet is provided.
[0024]
The operation of the hand dryer configured as described above will be described below.
[0025]
When the user inserts his / her hand into the hand insertion port 2, gas is supplied from the gas supply means, and the gas is blown out in a direction away from the user from the gas outlet 3 a toward the back of the hand and toward the palm side from 3 b. Blowing off water droplets adhering to the hand, the hand is dried.
[0026]
Then, the gas outlet port 3a, water droplets or the like blown come Ri吹 by the a blowing wind blown from 3b is collected in the water receiving portion 4.
[0027]
Therefore, with this configuration, when the hand drying apparatus A is used, when the user inserts a wet hand into the hand insertion port 2, the gas blowout port is moved from the gas outlet 3b to the palm of the inserted hand. Since gas can be simultaneously applied to the back of the hand from 3a, the water adhering to the hand can be efficiently removed without repeating the user's own hands on both sides.
[0028]
In addition, since the inserted hand can be seen, there is a feeling of opening and fear can be removed, so it can be used with confidence.
[0029]
Furthermore, since a hand can be inserted with a natural posture, the feeling of use can be improved.
[0030]
FIG. 3 is a top view showing a second embodiment of the hand dryer according to the present invention.
[0031]
As shown in FIG. 3, the hand insertion port 2 is configured in a circular shape so that both left and right ends open toward the user from the center.
[0032]
If comprised in this way, since a hand can be inserted with a natural posture, the usability can be improved.
[0033]
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a third embodiment of the hand dryer according to the present invention.
[0034]
As shown in FIG. 4, the box 1 is configured to be inclined toward the user on the front side of the upper surface.
[0035]
Even if comprised in this way, since a hand can be inserted with a natural posture, the usability can be improved.
[0036]
Incidentally, if configuration as not shown, blowing gas in a direction away gas outlet 3a and 3b from the user, the gas outlet 3a and gas and scattered water or the like blown out from 3b is the user in the It is possible to prevent hitting.
[0037]
Moreover, since the gas blown out from the gas outlets 3a and 3b efficiently flows along the hand to the fingertip, the drying efficiency can be improved.
[0038]
Furthermore, the air volume of the gas outlets 3a and 3b is configured to be greater in the gas outlet 3b than in the gas outlet 3a.
[0039]
If comprised in this way, the air volume by the side of a palm with much water will increase, and improvement in drying efficiency can be aimed at.
[0040]
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a sixth embodiment of the hand dryer according to the present invention.
[0041]
As shown in FIG. 5, the illumination means 5 which illuminates the hand insertion part 2 of the hand dryer A is provided below the outlet.
[0042]
If comprised in this way, the hand insertion part 2 will become bright, there exists a feeling of cleanliness, and it can be used in comfort.
[0043]
Furthermore, since the illumination means 5 is provided in the vicinity of the opening side below the outlet of the palm side gas outlet 3b, the illumination means 5 is irradiated directly from the front side of the hand insertion portion toward the back side, so that the illumination means 5 is directly directed to the user. It becomes difficult to see and can prevent glare.
[0044]
FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing an eighth embodiment of the hand dryer according to the present invention.
[0045]
As shown in FIG. 6, a drainage channel 6 and a water receiving tray 7 for guiding water received in the water receiving portion 4 are provided below the water receiving portion.
[0046]
With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent water from remaining in the water receiving portion 4, and thus it is possible to prevent water from being scattered by the dry air.
[0047]
Furthermore, if the water receiving tray 7 is provided at the lower part of the box 1, the water in the water receiving portion 4 can be discharged naturally to the water receiving tray 7.
[0048]
FIG. 7 is a sectional view showing a tenth embodiment of the hand-drying apparatus according to the present invention.
[0049]
As shown in FIG. 7, a gas supply device 8 that supplies gas to the gas outlets 3 a and 3 b is provided inside the box 1.
[0050]
If comprised in this way, since a hand dryer comes out compactly, installation and a movement can be implemented easily and smoothly.
[0051]
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing an eleventh embodiment of the hand dryer according to the present invention.
[0052]
As shown in FIG. 8, gas supply based on detection signals from the hand detection means 9 a and 9 b that detect the hand that has been pushed out to the gas outlets 3 a and 3 b and not shown, but from the hand detection means 9 a and 9 b It is configured to include a control unit that controls driving of the apparatus 8 and a cleaning switch 10 that is operated during cleaning.
[0053]
If comprised in this way, even if a hand is detected by the hand detection means 9a and 9b for predetermined time by operating the cleaning switch 10 at the time of cleaning, the blowing air from the gas outlets 3a and 3b is temporarily generated. If it can be stopped and a predetermined time elapses, the air can be blown out from the gas outlets 3a and 3b based on the detection signals from the hand detecting means 9a and 9b, so that the cleaning can be carried out smoothly.
[0054]
Further, when cleaning or the like is completed within a predetermined time, when the hand is detected by the hand detection means 9a and 9b by operating the cleaning switch 10 again, the blowing air is emitted from the gas outlets 3a and 3b. Usability is improved because it is possible. In addition, if the air volume at the gas outlet is increased on the palm side with more moisture than the back side of the hand, the drying efficiency can be improved. Moreover, if it is set as the structure provided with the illumination means which illuminates a hand insertion part, a hand insertion part becomes bright and there exists a feeling of cleanliness, and it can use it in comfort. Further, if the illumination means is arranged in the vicinity of the air outlet palm side and is irradiated from the palm side toward the water receiving part side, the illumination means is difficult to see directly to the user and glare can be prevented. In addition, if the drain passage for guiding the water received in the water receiving portion and the water receiving tray for collecting the water are provided, water does not remain in the water receiving portion, and scattering of water with dry wind can be prevented. Does not give discomfort to the user. Moreover, if the water receiving tray is provided at the lower part of the box, the water in the water receiving portion can be discharged naturally into the water receiving tray, and water can be prevented from remaining in the water receiving portion. Spattering can be prevented and water etc. will not hit the user and cause discomfort. Also, if the gas supply device is provided at the center position in the left-right direction inside the water receiving tray below the box water receiving portion and the gas is supplied to the gas outlet, the hand dryer becomes compact and installed and moved. Can be implemented easily and smoothly. Further, a hand detecting means for detecting a hand that is pushed out to the gas outlet, a control unit that controls driving of the gas supply device based on a detection signal from the hand detecting means, and a cleaning operation that is operated during cleaning And a control unit configured to control to invalidate the detection signal from the hand detection means for a predetermined time when an operation signal from the cleaning switch is input, and to validate the detection signal after the predetermined time has elapsed. For example, even if a hand is detected by the hand detection means by operating the cleaning switch at the time of cleaning, the blowing air from the gas outlet can be temporarily stopped, and after the predetermined time has passed, the hand detection means Cleaning can be carried out smoothly because the blowing air from the gas outlet can be generated based on the detection signal. In addition, if the cleaning switch is configured to enable the operation signal when the operation signal is input again within a predetermined time, it can be manually operated by operating the cleaning switch again when cleaning or the like is completed within the predetermined time. When a hand is detected by the detection means, the blowing air can be emitted from the gas outlet.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of a hand dryer according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a top view showing a first embodiment of the hand dryer according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a top view showing a second embodiment of the hand dryer according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a third embodiment of the hand dryer according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a sixth embodiment of the hand dryer according to the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing an eighth embodiment of the hand dryer according to the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a tenth embodiment of the hand dryer according to the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a side view showing an eleventh embodiment of the hand dryer according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
A ... hand dryer 1 ... box 2 ... hand insertion port 3a ... gas outlet 3b on the back side of hand ... gas outlet 4 on the palm side ... water receiving part 5 ... Illuminating means 6 ... drainage channel 7 ... water receiving tray 8 ... gas supply devices 9a, 9b ... hand detecting means 10 ... cleaning switch

Claims (2)

The box body, the hand insertion opening which is open mouth schematic top portion of the box body is formed in a facing position of the manual insertion opening neighborhood inner surface, the palm side and the back side of the hand to be inserted to the manual insertion opening in the hand drying apparatus having a blow to air body outlet gas on both sides, said hand insertion port, the dog-leg or arcuate, characterized in that the center portion is the left-right direction is open close to the user side And hand dryer . The hand-drying device according to claim 1, wherein the hand-drying device is configured such that an upper surface of the box body is inclined toward a user side.

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