JP6748767B1 - Garbage can - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a trash can which is configured to cool the contents and in which a cooling pipe, a heat radiating pipe and a compressor can be easily welded during manufacturing. A trash can is configured to cool its contents. This trash can includes a bottom plate, a compressor, a plurality of pillars, an inner box, a cooling pipe, a first cover, a heat dissipation pipe, and a second cover. The compressor is located on the bottom plate. The plurality of pillars are on the bottom plate and are arranged around the compressor. The inner box is located above the compressor and is configured to contain the contents. The cooling pipe is welded to the compressor and attached to the outer circumference of the inner box. The first cover covers the circumference of the inner box. The heat radiating pipe is welded to the compressor and attached to the inner circumference of the first cover. The second cover surrounds the first cover, the compressor and the plurality of pillars. [Selection diagram] Fig. 1

Description

The present invention relates to trash bins, and more particularly to trash bins configured to cool contents.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 03-070972 (Patent Document 1) discloses a trash can configured to cool the contents. According to this trash box, since the contents are cooled, it is possible to suppress the generation of odor when, for example, food waste is stored.

JP, 03-070972, A

In the trash box disclosed in Patent Document 1, for example, the compressor and various pipes (cooling pipes, etc.) need to be welded. Depending on the structure of the trash can, this welding needs to be performed by putting a hand in a deep position in the trash can, and the trash can cannot be easily manufactured.

The present invention has been made in order to solve such a problem, and an object thereof is to provide a trash can configured to cool the contents, which includes a cooling pipe, a radiating pipe, and a compressor during manufacturing. The purpose is to provide a trash can that can be easily welded.

The trash bin according to the present invention is configured to cool the contents. This trash box includes a bottom plate, a compressor, a plurality of columns, an inner box, a cooling pipe, a first cover, a heat radiating pipe, and a second cover. The compressor is arranged on the bottom plate. The plurality of columns are on the bottom plate and are arranged around the compressor. The inner box is located above the compressor and is configured to contain the contents. The cooling pipe is welded to the compressor and attached to the outer circumference of the inner box. The first cover covers the periphery of the inner box. The heat dissipation pipe is welded to the compressor and is attached to the inner circumference of the first cover. The second cover covers the periphery of the first cover, the compressor, and the plurality of columns.

During the manufacturing of this trash box (before the second cover is attached), a space is formed between the plurality of columns surrounding the compressor with the cooling pipe and the heat radiating pipe attached to the inner box and the first cover, respectively. There is. Therefore, the operator can easily weld the cooling pipe and the heat radiation pipe to the compressor by putting his/her hand in this space.

The trash can further includes an intermediate plate member disposed above the plurality of pillars and below the inner box, and the space surrounded by the intermediate plate member, the inner box and the first cover is filled with foam material. It may have been done.

In the trash can, a space for accommodating an AC (Alternating Current) adapter for supplying electric power to the compressor may be formed on the back surface of the bottom plate.

In this trash box, the AC adapter is housed on the back surface of the bottom plate. Therefore, according to this trash box, the AC adapter is not exposed to the outside, so that the appearance of the trash box can be maintained at a high quality.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a trash can that is configured to cool the contents and in which the cooling pipe, the heat radiating pipe, and the compressor can be easily welded during the manufacturing process.

It is a perspective view which shows the state which the lid was closed in the trash box from diagonally above. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the cover body opened in the trash box from diagonally above. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the cover body was closed in a trash box from diagonally downward. It is a perspective view which shows the state which abbreviated the cosmetic cover from the trash can from diagonally above. FIG. 5 is a side view showing a state in which an inner cover is omitted in the state shown in FIG. 4. It is an enlarged view of the bottom plate vicinity in a trash box. It is a flowchart which shows the manufacturing procedure of a trash box. It is a perspective view which shows the state which omitted the decorative cover from the trash can in a modification from diagonally above.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the same or corresponding parts in the drawings are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will not be repeated.

[1. Trash configuration]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which lid 300 is closed in trash can 10 according to the present embodiment from obliquely above. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the lid 300 is opened in the trash can 10 from obliquely above. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the lid 300 is closed in the trash can 10 from obliquely below.

The trash box 10 is configured to cool (freeze) the contents (garbage, diapers, etc.). According to the trash box 10, for example, since the contents are frozen, it is possible to suppress the malodor generated by the contents.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, the trash can 10 includes a trash can main body 100 and a lid 300. In the trash box 10, the lid 300 can be opened and closed with respect to the trash box body 100. Garbage or the like is put into the inside of the trash can body 100 with the lid 300 opened.

As shown in FIG. 3, the trash can body 100 includes a bottom plate 110, wheels 120, a back plate member 230, and a decorative cover 130. The bottom plate 110 has a shape in which R (roundness) is formed at each corner of the rectangle, and is made of, for example, resin. A plurality of recesses P1 is formed in the bottom plate 110, and a wheel 120 is attached to each recess P1. The bottom plate 110 further has a recess (space) (not shown) formed therein, and the AC adapter 140 is disposed in the recess. The power consumed in the trash box 10 is supplied via the AC adapter 140. The AC adapter 140 is held by the holding cover 145 so as not to drop. That is, in the trash box 10, the AC adapter 140 is housed on the back surface of the bottom plate 110. Therefore, according to the trash can 10, since the AC adapter 140 is not exposed to the outside, the aesthetic appearance of the trash can 10 can be maintained at a high quality.

The back plate member 230 is made of a metal such as aluminum, and extends upward from a part of the outer circumference of the bottom plate 110. Back plate member 230 is fixed to bottom plate 110 by, for example, welding or gluing.

The decorative cover 130 has a substantially tubular shape and is made of a metal such as aluminum. The decorative cover 130 extends upward from the position around the bottom plate 110 where the back plate member 230 is not provided. The length of each side of the decorative cover 130 in plan view is slightly shorter than the length of each side of the bottom plate 110. The makeup cover 130 is fixed by attaching the bottom plate 110 from below with the makeup cover 130 attached.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the makeup cover 130 is omitted from the trash box 10 from obliquely above. FIG. 5 is a side view showing a state in which the inner cover 150 is omitted in the state shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the trash box 10 further includes a plurality of columns 170, a compressor 190 (DC compressor), a fan 195, an inner cover 150, an intermediate plate member 240, an inner box 220, and The heat radiation pipe 200 and the cooling pipe 210 are included.

Each of the plurality of pillars 170 is made of, for example, steel, and extends upward from each corner of the bottom plate 110. More specifically, a column-shaped ridge 160 that bulges upward is formed at each corner of the bottom plate 110, and each of the plurality of columns 170 is screwed to the upper surface of the ridge 160. Wheels 120 are attached to the back surface of each raised portion 160.

The intermediate plate member 240 has a shape in which R (roundness) is formed at each corner of the rectangle, and is made of, for example, resin. The intermediate plate member 240 is fixed to the upper surfaces of the plurality of columns 170.

Each of the compressor 190 and the fan 195 is arranged in the space between the bottom plate 110 and the intermediate plate member 240. For example, each of the compressor 190 and the fan 195 is screwed to the upper surface of the bottom plate 110. Each of the compressor 190 and the fan 195 operates using the electric power supplied via the AC adapter 140. The fan 195 is configured to cool the compressor 190.

The inner box 220 is made of, for example, metal such as aluminum and is arranged above the intermediate plate member 240. The inner box 220 accommodates contents such as garbage. A cooling pipe 210 is spirally attached around the inner box 220. The cooling pipe 210 is wound around the inner box 220 in a range from a substantially upper end to a lower end of the inner box 220. The refrigerant supplied from the compressor 190 passes through the inside of the cooling pipe 210.

The inner cover 150 is made of, for example, a metal such as aluminum, and covers the periphery of the inner box 220. Inside the inner cover 150, the heat dissipation pipe 200 is attached in a spiral shape. The heat radiating pipe 200 is wound around the inner surface of the inner cover 150 in a range from a substantially upper end to a substantially lower end of the inner cover 150. The refrigerant supplied from the compressor 190 passes through the heat dissipation pipe 200. The space between the inner box 220 and the inner cover 150 is filled with foam material. The compressor 190, the heat radiating pipe 200, and the cooling pipe 210 form a part of a cooling cycle for cooling the inside of the dust box 10 (inner box 220). The cooling cycle includes a condenser, an expansion valve and an evaporator which are not shown.

During the manufacturing of the trash box 10 (for example, the state where the bottom plate 110 is removed from the state shown in FIG. 4), the cooling pipe 210 and the heat radiation pipe 200 are attached to the inner box 220 and the inner cover 150, respectively, A space is formed between a plurality of columns 170 surrounding the compressor 190. Therefore, the operator can easily weld the welding position 211 of the cooling pipe 210 and the welding position 201 of the heat radiating pipe 200 to the welding positions 192 and 191 of the compressor 190 by putting his or her hand in this space. it can.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the vicinity of the bottom plate 110 of the trash can 10. As shown in FIG. 6, a sidewall 250 that extends upward is formed around the bottom plate 110. Since the side wall portion 250 is formed, for example, even if dew condensation occurs inside the trash can 10 and water drops fall, the water is collected on the bottom plate 110. As a result, the water does not leak outside the trash can 10.

A hole H1 is formed at a corner of each raised portion 160. The hole H1 communicates with the external space via the back surface of the bottom plate 110. Each hole H1 forms, for example, a passage for wind generated by the fan 195. That is, each hole H1 functions as an exhaust port. If each of the holes H1 is formed on the side surface of the trash can 10, for example, there is a possibility that an infant may have troubles such as putting dust through the holes H1. Therefore, in the trash can 10, the hole H1 is formed in the bottom plate 110.

On the other hand, if the hole H1 is formed in the bottom plate 110, water may leak from the hole H1 when water droplets that condense inside the dust box 10 fall and collect on the bottom plate 110. Therefore, in the trash can 10, the hole H1 is formed at a position higher than the height of the side wall portion 250. Therefore, the water accumulated on the bottom plate 110 is less likely to leak from the hole H1. That is, according to the trash box 10, it is possible to prevent water droplets that have condensed inside from leaking to the outside, and also to provide the bottom plate 110 with a passage for the wind generated by the fan 195.

[2. Trash can manufacturing procedure]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the procedure for manufacturing the trash box 10. With reference to FIG. 7, the worker attaches the compressor 190, the pillar 170, and the like below the intermediate plate member 240 (step S100). After that, the worker attaches the cooling pipe 210 to the outer surface of the inner box 220 and the heat radiating pipe 200 to the inner surface of the inner cover 150, and attaches the produced unit on the unit produced in step S100 (step S100). S110). In this state, a unit in which the bottom plate 110 is omitted from the state shown in FIG. 4 is completed.

After that, the worker welds the radiator pipe 200 and the cooling pipe 210 to the compressor 190 (step S120). Thereafter, the worker attaches the decorative cover 130 around the unit completed in step S120 and attaches the bottom plate 110 from below (step S130). As a result, the trash can 10 is completed.

[3. Feature]
As described above, during the manufacturing of the trash can 10 according to the present embodiment (before attaching the decorative cover 130), the compressor is performed while the cooling pipe 210 and the heat dissipation pipe 200 are attached to the inner box 220 and the inner cover 150, respectively. A space is formed between a plurality of columns 170 surrounding 190. Therefore, an operator can easily weld the cooling pipe 210 and the inner box 220 to the compressor 190 by putting his/her hand in this space.

[4. Modification]
Although the embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. Hereinafter, modified examples will be described.

In the above-described embodiment, the foam material is filled in the space between the inner cover 150 and the inner box 220. However, the space between the inner cover 150 and the inner box 220 does not necessarily have to be filled with the foam material.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, AC adapter 140 is housed on the back surface of bottom plate 110. However, the AC adapter 140 does not necessarily have to be housed on the back surface of the bottom plate 110.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the four columns 170 are attached to the bottom plate 110. However, the four pillars 170 need not necessarily be attached to the bottom plate 110. FIG. 8: is a perspective view which shows the state which abbreviated the decorative cover from the trash box in a modification from diagonally upward. As shown in FIG. 8, a U-shaped pillar member 170A may be attached to the bottom plate 110A. The pillar member 170A includes pillar portions 171, 173 and a bottom surface portion 172. The bottom surface portion 172 is attached to the bottom plate 110A, and each of the pillar portions 171 and 173 extends upward from the bottom surface portion 172. An intermediate plate member 240 is attached above the pillars 171 and 173. The column portion 173 is provided with a hole for passing the air of the fan 195. That is, in the trash can according to this modification, the compressor 190 is arranged between the pillar portion 171 and the pillar portion 173, and the worker puts his/her hand in the space between the pillar portion 171 and the pillar portion 173. This makes it possible to easily weld the cooling pipe 210 and the inner box 220 to the compressor 190.

10 trash can, 100 trash can main body, 110 bottom plate, 120 wheels, 130 decorative cover, 140 AC adapter, 145 holding cover, 150 inner cover, 160, 180 raised part, 170 pillar, 170A pillar member, 171,173 pillar part, 172 bottom surface Part, 190 compressor, 191, 192, 201, 211 welding position, 195 fan, 200 heat radiating pipe, 210 cooling pipe, 220 inner box, 230 back plate, 240 intermediate plate, 250 side wall part, 300 lid, H1 hole, P1 Recess.

Claims (3)

A trash bin configured to cool the contents,
Bottom plate,
A compressor arranged on the bottom plate,
A plurality of columns on the bottom plate and arranged around the compressor;
An inner box disposed above the compressor and configured to contain the contents;
While being welded to the compressor, a cooling pipe attached to the outer periphery of the inner box,
A first cover for covering the periphery of the inner box;
A heat dissipation pipe welded to the compressor and attached to the inner circumference of the first cover,
A trash can comprising: the first cover, the compressor, and a second cover that surrounds the plurality of columns. Above the plurality of pillars, and further comprising an intermediate plate member arranged at a position below the inner box,
The trash can according to claim 1, wherein a space surrounded by the intermediate plate member, the inner box, and the first cover is filled with a foam material. The trash can according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a space for accommodating an AC (Alternating Current) adapter for supplying electric power to the compressor is formed on the back surface of the bottom plate.