JP7117762B2 - cooling garment blower, cooling garment blower unit and cooling garment - Google Patents

Description

The present invention provides a cooling-clothes blower unit that cools the body by taking in air from the outside of clothes by rotation of a fan, a cooling-clothes blower unit including the cooling-clothes blower, and a cooling-clothes blower or cooling-clothes blower. It relates to a cooling garment with an equipment unit.

This type of cooling garment has a blower for cooling garment attached directly to the garment, draws in outside air through the rotation of the fan, and forms an airflow between the body and the garment, thereby reducing perspiration from the surface of the body. It is based on the principle of cooling by vaporizing and taking heat from the body. Workers working at construction sites and the like must wear thick work clothes in consideration of safety, and tend to sweat a lot in summer. In this case, the heat is trapped between the body and the clothes, and heat stroke is likely to occur. Cooling clothes have been developed to solve such problems, and are widely used due to their high practicality.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-132040

Work at a construction site or the like causes a large amount of perspiration, and sweating causes the skin to become hot and humid. For this reason, the odor of decomposition of dirt by bacteria becomes stronger, and the odor becomes stronger together with body odor. As described above, this type of cooling garment has achieved a satisfactory level of cooling function, which is the original purpose, but no countermeasures against odor have been taken into consideration so far. The more you sweat, the stronger the odor becomes, but the air currents generated by the fan force the odor out of the body. .

The present invention has been made by paying attention to the above-mentioned conventional problems, and provides a cooling clothes blower, a cooling clothes blower unit, and a cooling clothes blower or cooling device that can obtain a cooling function and suppress the odor problem. The object is to provide a cooling garment with a garment blower unit.

The present invention has been made to achieve the above objects, and the invention of claim 1 comprises a cover member attached to clothing, a motor accommodated in the cover member, and a fan rotated by the motor. , wherein the fan rotates to take in air from the outside of the clothes to the inside to form an airflow between the clothes and the body, wherein the air blower is provided inside the clothes rather than the cover member a cylindrical member; and a solid agent containing a volatile deodorizing and aromatic functional ingredient contained in the cylindrical member, wherein the cylindrical member partially absorbs the airflow generated by the rotation of the fan. The air blower for cooling clothes is characterized in that it has a shape that takes in a cylinder and flows out of the cylinder, and that the solid agent is composed of unglazed stone to which peppermint oil is dripped .

According to the invention of claim 2, in the air blower for cooling clothes according to claim 1,
The air blower for cooling clothes is characterized in that the tubular member is detachably attached to the solid agent .

The invention of claim 3 is the cooling clothes air blower according to claim 1 or 2 ,
The air blower for cooling clothes is characterized in that the cylindrical member is detachably attached to the cover member.

According to a fourth aspect of the invention, in the air blower for cooling clothes according to any one of the first to third aspects, the tubular member is arranged on the rotational axis of the fan, and the tubular member is positioned on the cover member side. A plurality of air inlets are formed at intervals in the circumferential direction, and at least one air outlet is formed on the side of the cylindrical member opposite to the cover member. It is a blower.

The invention of claim 5 is a blower for cooling clothes according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , a power supply for supplying power to the motor, and a lead wire for electrically connecting the motor and the power supply. A blower unit for cooling garments, characterized by comprising:

According to a sixth aspect of the invention, there is provided a cooling garment comprising the cooling-clothes blower unit according to any one of the first to fourth aspects or the cooling-clothes blower unit according to the fifth aspect.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention, a cooling-clothes blower, a cooling-clothes blower unit, and a cooling-clothes blower or cooling-cloths blower unit capable of obtaining a cooling function and effectively coping with the problem of odor It is possible to provide clothing, and contribute to improving the deterioration of the working environment due to odors.

FIG. 2 is a schematic rear view showing how the cooling garment according to the embodiment of the present invention is used; FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a cooling-clothes air blower in the cooling-clothes of FIG. 1 ; FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a configuration for attaching and detaching a cap member to an inner cover member of the blower for cooling clothes in the cooling clothes of FIG. 1 ; FIG. 2 is a view showing a cap member of a blower for cooling clothes in the cooling clothes of FIG. 1, where (a) is a front view and (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line XX of (a). FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing how the cooling-clothes blower is attached to the cooling-clothes of FIG. 1 ; FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the solid agent of FIG. 2; FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the cooling garment air blower in the cooling garment of FIG. 1 when using a solid agent different from that in FIG. 2 ;

A cooling-clothes blower unit, cooling-clothes blower unit, and cooling-clothes according to embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, a cooling garment 1, which is a worker's outerwear, consists of a garment 3 and one or more (here, two) blowers for the cooling garment attached near the belt position on the back of the garment 3. 5 and 7, a secondary battery 9 as a power source for supplying power to the motors (not shown) of these blowers for cooling clothes 5 and 7, and the secondary battery 9 and each blower for cooling clothes via a switch 11. Conductors 13, 15, etc. for electrically connecting the motors 5, 7 are provided. The secondary battery 9 is detachably mounted in a holder case (not shown) detachably attached to the clothes 3 by means of a planar fastener or the like, and can be charged separately from the clothes 3 . A cooling-clothes blower unit 17 is composed of the cooling-clothes blowers 5 and 7 , the secondary battery 9 , the switch 11 , and the lead wires 13 and 15 .

Air taken in from the outside of the clothes 3 by the rotation of fans (described later) of cooling clothes blowers 5 and 7 flows between the body and the clothes 3 and is blown out from the cuffs and neck. The perspiration evaporates while the airflow circulates between the body and the clothes 3, and the heat of vaporization cools the body. Air cooling can be turned on and off by turning the switch 11 on and off. The strength of the number of rotations of the fan, that is, the strength of the air cooling may be varied by selective switch operation.

As shown in FIG. 2, the blowers 5 and 7 for cooling clothes include an inner cover member 21 housing a fan 19 and a motor (not shown) as a drive source for rotationally driving the fan 19, and an inner cover member 21 integrated with the inner cover member 21. a relatively flat disk-shaped solid agent 25 disposed at the tip of the inner side (arrow I side) of the inner cover member 21; and a cylindrical member covering the solid agent 25. It has a cylindrical cap member 27 as. The cap member 27 is arranged on the rotation axis CL of the fan 19 .

As shown in FIG. 3, the inner cover member 21 is arranged radially between an annular wall portion 21a, a circular pedestal 21b in which a motor is fixed, and an inner end of the annular wall portion 21a and the pedestal 21b. A plurality of arc-shaped ribs 21c connecting the annular wall portion 21a and the pedestal 21b, a flange 21e formed on the outer end of the annular wall portion 21a, and a female portion formed on the inner peripheral surface of the annular wall portion 21a. and a screw portion 21f (see FIG. 2). The arc-shaped ribs 21c form a bowl-shaped and mesh-shaped frame that allows the airflow to pass through, so that the rotation of the fan 19 can blow the air inward of the clothes 3. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2, the outer cover member 23 includes an annular wall portion 23a having a diameter smaller than that of the annular wall portion 21a, a circular center plate 23b, and between the outer end of the annular wall portion 23a and the center plate 23b. A plurality of arcuate ribs 23c that are radially arranged to connect the annular wall portion 23a and the central plate 23b, a flange 23e formed at the outer end of the annular wall portion 23a, and the outer peripheral surface of the annular wall portion 23a. A male threaded portion 23 f is formed and fitted into the female threaded portion 21 f of the inner cover member 21 . The arcuate ribs 23c form a frame that allows airflow to pass through, allowing air to be taken in from the outside of the garment 3 by the rotation of the fan 19. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3, the pedestal 21b is formed with three openings 21g at approximately equal intervals in the circumferential direction. These openings 21g are for fixing the cap member 27 to the inner cover member 21, and consist of a wide portion 21g-1 and a narrow portion 21g-2 communicating with the wide portion 21g-1. At the outer end of the cap member 27, three fixing protrusions 27a each having an L-shaped cross section are formed at approximately equal intervals in the circumferential direction so as to correspond to the respective openings 21g. When the cap member 27 is rotated in the direction of the arrow (clockwise direction) after the fixing projection 27a is inserted into the wide portion 21g-1 of the opening 21g, the fixing projection 27a moves into the narrow portion 21g-1 of the opening 21g. 2 closely and is prevented from coming out. Thereby, the cap member 27 is attached to the inner cover member 21 . Three air inlets 27b are formed on the opening side (pedestal 21b side) of the cap member 27 at approximately equal intervals in the circumferential direction. A circular air outlet 27c is formed on the top plate side of the cap member 27 (the side opposite to the pedestal 21b).

The solid agent 25 can be attached to the inner cover member 21 by putting the solid agent 25 in the cap member 27 and fixing the cap member 27 to the pedestal 21b. The inner cover member 21 may be placed so that the pedestal 21b is horizontal, and after the solid agent 25 is placed on the pedestal 21b, the cap member 27 may be fixed to the pedestal 21b. As shown in FIG. 4, a plurality (here, six) of ribs 27d are formed on the inner surface of the cap member 27 so as to extend in the axial direction and at regular intervals in the circumferential direction. As shown in FIG. 4B, the dimensions of the cap member 27 are set so that a gap G exists between the internal space of the cap member 27 in the axial direction and the unused solid agent 25. The air outlet 27c is not blocked by the solid agent 25. - 特許庁

The solid agent 25 contains a volatile functional component and is provided for odor countermeasures. Although the solid agent 25 is used in this embodiment, it may be a semi-solid agent such as a gel. In other words, it is sufficient that it has a shape retention property that allows it to be attached to the inner cover member 21 at first.
What is expected as a functionality is to eliminate bad odors. Deodorization neutralizes odorous components using a chemical reaction, and deodorization adsorbs odorous components, both of which remove offensive odors. In addition, the fragrance releases fragrance components to make it feel as if the stench has disappeared. Products having either one or more of these functionalities are commercially available as solid or semi-solid formulations and can be used in the present invention, but in the present invention, as shown in detail in FIG. It is recommended to use an unglazed stone 25a dripped with peppermint oil 25b.

The unglazed stone 25a forms the main body of the solid agent 25 and is made of baked clay. The type of clay is not particularly limited, but diatomaceous earth is preferred. Moisture is moderately absorbed in the pores, so that the odorous components dissolved in the moisture are efficiently absorbed together, and a favorable deodorizing effect can be expected.
Peppermint oil 25b is a kind of essential oil and is extracted from mint. When this peppermint oil 25b evaporates, you can enjoy a cool refreshing feeling peculiar to mint. Moreover, since it is a natural ingredient, there is no health problem even if it is inhaled through the mouth.
When a few drops of this peppermint oil 25b are dropped on the unglazed stone 25a, it is in a state of being adsorbed in the pores.

Since an air current is forcibly formed by the rotation of the fan 19 , the air that flows from the outside of the garment 3 through the outer cover member 23 into the inside is blown out from the inner cover member 21 , but part of the air flows through the fan 19 . Since it flows along the peripheral surface of the cap member 27 located on the rotation axis CL, it enters the inside from the air inlet 27b of the cap member 27, contacts the solid agent 25, and flows from the air outlet 27c to the outside of the cap member 27. , that is, flows out between the clothes 3 and the body. As a result, the unglazed stone 25a absorbs the odorous component and is deodorized. In addition, since the volatile matter of the peppermint oil 25b is mixed with the sweat, when the sweat evaporates as described above and the body cools down, a more refreshing feeling of cold than usual can be felt.

When working in a highly airtight space (environment), the work environment deteriorates if measures against odors are not taken. It can also give comfort to the body.
Moreover, since airflow for air cooling, which is the original purpose, can be used, the above effects can be obtained efficiently with a simple configuration.

When the cooling clothes blowers 5 and 7 are attached to the clothes 3, as shown in FIG. A reinforcing member 31 having a hole 31a of the same diameter is applied to the inside of the hole 29 of the clothes 3, and the reinforcing member 31 is heated with a heating means such as an iron in a state where the hole 29 and the hole 31a are aligned to be welded to the clothes 3. (Heat bonding) to fix. Next, the annular wall portion 23a of the outer cover member 23 is passed through the hole 29 and the hole 31a from the outside of the garment 3 so that the annular wall portion 23a protrudes into the garment 3 . Next, the female threaded portion 21f of the inner cover member 21 is fitted into the male threaded portion 23f of the outer cover member 23 to integrate the outer cover member 23 and the inner cover member 21 together. This completes the attachment of the cooling clothes air blowers 5 and 7 to the clothes 3 . In this embodiment, the reinforcing member 31 is used to reinforce the periphery of the hole 29 of the clothes 3. However, if the cooling clothes blowers 5 and 7 are sufficiently fixed only by the clothes 3, the reinforcing member 31 may be used. is not necessary.

The peppermint oil 25b of the solid agent 25 decreases as the usage time or the standing time elapses. Therefore, when the effect is reduced with the lapse of time, the peppermint oil 25b is added, or the solid agent 25 is replaced with a new one. In either case, the cap member 27 is removed from the inner cover member 21, and the solid agent 25 with the peppermint oil 25b dripped or a new solid agent 25 is put in and the cap member 27 is fixed.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail above, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment. included.
For example, the shape of the solid agent is not limited to the shapes exemplified above, and may be cylindrical, prismatic, spherical, bead-like, granular, block-like, chip-like, and the like. FIG. 7 shows an example in which the solid agent 25' is attached to the inner cover member 21 by putting the solid agent 25' in a cylindrical shape into the cap member 27 and fixing the cap member 27 to the pedestal 21b. .
Moreover, although the secondary battery was illustrated as a power supply which drives a fan, a dry battery may be used.

In addition, in the case where the solid agent decreases and becomes smaller as the usage time or the standing time elapses, such as a commercially available deodorant, the air inlet 27b or the air inlet 27b or the air A mesh member may be provided at the air inlet 27b and the air outlet 27c so as not to fall outside from the outlet 27c. The size and shape of the air inlet 27b and the air outlet 27c are not limited to the above. In short, it suffices if the airflow blown out from the inner cover member 21 generated by the rotation of the fan 19 can be taken into the cap member 27 and the functional component released from the solid agent 25 can flow out of the cap member 27. The shape, size, and number can be appropriately set.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Cooling clothes 3... Clothes 5, 7... Blower for cooling clothes 9... Secondary battery as a power supply 13, 15... Conducting wire 17... Blower unit for cooling clothes 19... Fan 21... Inner cover member 23 as a cover member Outer cover member as a cover member 25 Solid agent 25a Unglazed stone 25b Peppermint oil 27 Cap member 27b as a cylindrical member Air inlet 27c Air outlet

Claims (6)

It has a cover member attached to the clothing, a motor accommodated in the cover member, and a fan rotated by the motor, and the rotation of the fan draws in air from the outside of the clothing to the inside of the clothing to provide a space between the clothing and the body. In a cooling garment blower that forms an airflow in
the cover memberthanA tubular member provided inside the garment, and a volatiledeodorant and fragranceContains functional ingredientssolid formulationand the cylindrical member has a shape that allows part of the airflow generated by the rotation of the fan to be taken into the cylinder and flow out of the cylinder. cage,
The solid agent is composed of unglazed stones dripped with peppermint oil. An air blower for cooling clothes characterized by: In the blower for cooling clothes according to claim 1,
An air blower for cooling clothes, wherein the cylindrical member is provided so that the solid agent can be attached and detached. In the cooling clothes blower according to claim 1 or 2,
The tubular member is provided detachably with respect to the cover member. An air blower for cooling clothes characterized by: In the cooling clothes blower according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The cylindrical member is arranged on the rotation axis of the fan, and a plurality of air inlets are formed at intervals in the circumferential direction on the cover member side of the cylindrical member, and the cover of the cylindrical member is formed. A blower for cooling clothes, characterized in that at least one air outlet is formed on the opposite side of the member . A cooling device comprising: a blower for cooling clothes according to any one of claims 1 to 4; a power supply for supplying electric power to the motor; and a conducting wire for electrically connecting the motor and the power supply. clothes blower unit . A cooling garment comprising the blower unit for cooling clothes according to any one of claims 1 to 4 or the blower unit for cooling clothes according to claim 5. .

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