JP7282783B2 - air conditioner - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to air conditioners.

The air cleaner with a humidifying function described in Patent Document 1 has an air cleaning unit on the upper side and a humidifying unit on the lower side of the main body. This humidification unit is provided with a tray section in which a water supply tray is accommodated. A handle portion is provided at the lower front portion of the tray portion. Accordingly, when supplying water to the water supply tray, the user can pull out the tray from the main body by holding the handle and pulling.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication "JP 2008-25899"

Since the air cleaner with a humidifying function according to Patent Document 1 has a certain size and weight, it requires a handle for the user to lift the main body. However, in order to provide a handle for the air cleaner with a humidifying function, a space for providing the handle is required. It is one of the reasons why

In addition, when the air cleaner with humidifying function according to Patent Document 1 is not provided with a handle and the user lifts the main body by holding the handle provided on the tray section, the tray section may come off from the main body by mistake. , problems such as dropping the main body may occur.

An object of one aspect of the present invention is to prevent an increase in size and improve usability when lifting an air conditioner main body.

In order to solve the above problems, an air conditioner according to one aspect of the present invention is an air conditioner that includes a water storage tray and a main body having a storage section that stores the water storage tray, wherein the water storage A first locking portion is provided on the first surface of the tray, and the second surface of the storage portion, which faces the first surface of the water storage tray when the water storage tray is stored, is directly or otherwise engaged. A second engaging portion is provided via a member, and the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are arranged in a state in which the water storage tray is in contact with the installation surface of the water storage tray in the storage portion. When the water storage tray is pulled out in the pull-out direction, they do not engage with each other, and when the water storage tray is pulled out in the pull-out direction in a state where the water storage tray is lifted from the installation surface, the pull-out of the water storage tray is stopped by engaging with each other. do.

According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent an increase in size and improve usability when lifting the air conditioner main body.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the humidifier which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention, (a) is a perspective view which shows the state which mounted the front cover, (b) is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the front cover. is. (a) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in (a) of FIG. 1, and (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in (a) of FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing structures of a main body and a water storage tray of a humidifier according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a plan view of a water storage tray according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention; FIG. Fig. 3 is a side view of the water storage tray stored in the storage portion according to the first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 6 is a top view of the water storage tray shown in FIG. 5; FIG. 5 is a side view showing a state in which the back bottom surface on the front side in the drawing direction of the water storage tray stored in the storage unit is floating according to the first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4A is a diagram showing cross-sectional shapes of a first protrusion and a second protrusion according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and FIG. (b) shows the positional relationship between the first protrusion and the second protrusion, and (b) shows the position of the first protrusion and the second protrusion in a state in which the back bottom surface on the front side in the drawer direction of the water storage tray is in a state where the bottom surface of the storage unit is floating. It is a figure showing positional relationship. It is sectional drawing of the storage part vicinity in which the water storage tray was accommodated in the main body of the humidifier based on the modification 1 of Embodiment 1 of this invention. FIG. 8 is a side view of the water storage tray stored in a storage portion provided in the main body of the humidifier according to Embodiment 2; FIG. 10 is a side view showing a state in which the back bottom surface on the front side in the pull-out direction of the water storage tray stored in the storage unit is floating according to the second embodiment; FIG. 11 is a side view of a water storage tray stored in a storage portion included in a main body of a humidifier according to a modification of Embodiment 2; FIG. 11 is a side view of a water storage tray according to Embodiment 3; It is a figure showing the planar shape of the side surface of the accommodating part which concerns on Embodiment 3. FIG. FIG. 12 is a side view of the water storage tray stored in a storage portion provided in the main body of the humidifier according to Embodiment 3; FIG. 11 is a side view showing a state in which the back bottom surface on the front side in the pull-out direction of the water storage tray stored in the storage unit is floating according to the third embodiment; It is a figure showing the side surface of the accommodating part which concerns on the modification of Embodiment 3. FIG.

[Embodiment 1]
An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below. In this embodiment, an example in which an air conditioner according to the present invention is applied to a humidifier will be described. The air conditioner is not limited to a humidifier, and may be a dehumidifier, an air cleaner having a dehumidifying function and/or a humidifying function, or the like. The dehumidifier is provided with a water storage tray similar to the water storage tray 2 and a storage section similar to the storage section 1a to store water generated as a result of dehumidification. Also, this water storage tray is configured to have a large capacity so as to store all the water generated by dehumidification.

Dehumidifiers come in compressor type, desiccant type, and hybrid type. A fan is also provided to create air flow. For this reason, the dehumidifier may adopt the arrangement structure of the fan and the water storage tray similar to that of the humidifier 100 described above.

In addition, the humidifier may be an evaporative humidifier, or a humidifier other than the evaporative humidifier, such as a steam (heating) type or an ultrasonic humidifier. good.

(Outline of humidifier)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a humidifier 101 according to this embodiment, where (a) is a perspective view showing a state in which the back cover 7 is attached, and (b) shows a state in which the back cover 7 is removed. It is a perspective view. FIG. 2(a) is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 1(a), and FIG. 2(b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 1(a). FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the main body 1 and the water storage tray 2 of the humidifier (air conditioner) 101 according to this embodiment. In FIG. 3, for the purpose of explaining the inside of the water storage tray 2, illustration of the storage portion 1a other than the top surface 1a2, which is the lower portion of the main body 1, is omitted. Illustrated.

The humidifier 101 includes a main body 1 of the humidifier 101 and a water storage tray 2 provided in the lower part of the main body 1, as shown in FIG. An exhaust port (blowout port) 11 and a water supply port 12 are provided on the upper surface of the main body 1 . The exhaust port 11 is an opening for discharging air humidified inside the main body 1 of the humidifier 101 . The water supply port 12 is an opening for supplying water to the water storage tray 2 arranged at the bottom of the main body 1 .

The exhaust port 11 is located on the front side of the humidifier 101 (the side on which the operation panel and the like are provided, that is, the surface on which the blowout passage 20 that guides humidified air from the water storage tray 2 to the exhaust port 11 is formed (the other side of the main body). side) and is designed to discharge humidified air to the front side of the humidifier 101 . On the other hand, the water supply port 12 is located on the back side of the humidifier 101 opposite to the exhaust port 11 (the surface on which the water supply path (groove 13, first water supply path 14, second water supply path 15) to the water storage tray 2 is formed (main body). 1 and is designed to supply water from the top of the humidifier 101 to the water storage tray 2 provided at the bottom of the humidifier 101 . Thus, the water supply port 12 and the exhaust port 11 are not adjacent. That is, the water supply port 12 is formed at a position that is not affected by the air discharged from the exhaust port 11 . Here, the position not affected by the air discharged from the exhaust port 11 means a position where the water being injected is not splashed by the air discharged from the exhaust port 11 . Specifically, the position not affected by the air discharged from the exhaust port 11 means a position where the water in the water supply does not come into contact with the air discharged from the exhaust port 11 .

As shown in FIG. 1(a), a detachable rear cover 7 is provided on the rear surface of the main body 1. As shown in FIG. When the back cover 7 is removed, the groove 13 formed to connect the water supply port 12 and the water storage tray 2 is exposed as shown in FIG. 1(b). Water poured from the water supply port 12 flows along the groove 13 and is poured into the water storage tray 2. - 特許庁The exposed surface of the groove 13 is closed by attaching the back cover 7 to the humidifier 101. - 特許庁Thereby, as shown in FIG. 2(a), the first water supply path 14 from the water supply port 12 to the water storage tray 2 is formed. This first water supply channel 14 communicates with a second water supply channel 15 formed in the water storage tray 2, which will be described later.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the water storage tray 2 is detachably stored in a storage portion 1a provided in the lower portion of the main body 1 from the back side of the main body 1. As shown in FIGS. The storage portion 1a is a space provided in the lower portion of the main body 1 and having a size capable of storing the water storage tray 2 . A handle portion 4 is provided at the lower portion of the front surface 2a of the water storage tray 2 (the surface exposed when the water storage tray 2 is stored in the storage portion 1a). The handle portion 4 has a shape recessed into the water storage tray 2 from the front surface 2a. As a result, the user holds the handle portion 4 and pulls out the water storage tray 2 stored in the storage portion 1a in the direction of the arrow P1 (the pull-out direction parallel to the installation surface of the humidifier 101). The water storage tray 2 can be stored in the storage portion 1a by removing it from the storage portion 1a or by pushing the water storage tray 2 removed from the storage portion 1a in the opposite direction of the arrow P1.

As will be described later, the handle portion 4 can be used not only as a handle for putting the water storage tray 2 in and out of the storage portion 1a, but also as a handle for lifting the main body 1 with the water storage tray 2 stored in the storage portion 1a. Function.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the water storage tray 2 has a housing 3 which is a container, and a humidifying filter 16 provided in a recess for storing water surrounded by the housing 3 . The housing 3 can be made of, for example, a resin material. Among the frame-shaped edges surrounding the concave portion of the water storage tray 2, the surface facing the top surface (second surface) 1a2 of the storage portion 1a when stored in the storage portion 1a is referred to as the top surface (first surface) 3a. called.

As shown in FIG. 2 , the water storage tray 2 is formed with a second water supply path 15 communicating with the first water supply path 14 when attached to the humidifier 101 . Therefore, by supplying water from the first water supply path 14 to the second water supply path 15, the concave portion of the water storage tray 2 is filled with water.

The humidifying filter 16 is a sheet of a material (non-woven fabric, etc.) that has a high water content and is permeable. Arranged so as to come into contact with the air sent into the water storage tray 2 from the air passage 17 in the humidifier 101 through the lattice portion 25 provided on the top surface 1a2 of the storage portion 1a, which is the exit of the air passage 17. It is Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2(a), the humidifying filter 16 is installed in a state in which the lower part is immersed in the water storage tray 2 that stores a fixed amount of water. In other words, the humidifying filter 16 is installed in the water storage tray 2 so that air can pass through while being in contact with the upper portion (water absorbing portion) that is not immersed in water. Therefore, the water contained in the humidifying filter 16 is vaporized by the air that comes into contact with the humidifying filter 16 and is discharged to the outside from the exhaust port 11 as humidified air.

Here, the height of the humidifying filter 16 from the bottom surface of the concave portion of the water storage tray 2 is preferably equal to, for example, the height from the bottom surface of the concave portion of the water storage tray 2 to the upper surface 3a. As a result, by minimizing the amount of air that does not pass through the humidification filter 16 , air whose humidity is appropriately controlled can be discharged from the exhaust port 11 . Therefore, it is preferable that the height from the bottom surface of the concave portion of the water storage tray 2 to the upper surface 3a and the height of the humidifying filter 16 are the same.

As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the humidifier 101 is provided with a blower fan 18 for blowing air into the blower path 17 and a motor 19 for driving the blower fan 18 .

When the blower fan 18 is driven by the motor 19, the outside air is introduced into the air passage 17 from the air inlet (not shown) of the humidifier 101, passes through the lattice portion 25 from the air passage 17, and flows into the water storage tray. Air is sent to 2. Although the blower fan 18 is a sirocco fan in FIG. 2B, it may be an axial fan.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the air from the air passage 17 is sent into the first region 21, which is the space in front of the humidifying filter 16 inside the water storage tray 2. As shown in FIGS. Then, it passes through the humidifying filter 16 while being in contact with the humidifying filter 16 of the water storage tray 2, passes through the second area 22 that is the space on the opposite side of the first area 21, and passes through the blowout path 20. It is sent outside from the exhaust port 11 . Therefore, the humidification filter 16, the air passage 17 and the air blow fan 18 constitute a humidification section that humidifies the air using the water in the water storage tray 2. As shown in FIG. In addition, the air blowing path 17 and the air blowing fan 18 constitute a blowing section for vaporizing the water contained in the humidifying filter 16 .

As described above, in the humidifier 101 configured as described above, the water supply passages (the first water supply passage 14 and the second water supply passage 15) that guide water from the water supply port 12 to the water storage tray 2 and the introduced outside air are stored in the water supply passages. A blowing passage (blowing passage 17, blowing passage 20) leading from the tray 2 to the exhaust port 11 is formed separately.

(water supply channel)
Next, the water supply path to the water storage tray 2 will be described. As described above, the water supply path is the route from the water supply port 12 to the second water supply path 15 through the first water supply path 14 shown in FIGS. The first water supply passage 14 is formed along the outer surface of the air passage 17, and as shown in FIG. It is composed of It is preferable that the back surface of the back cover 7 (the surface facing the groove 13) and the surface of the groove 13 are provided with fine unevenness (embossing) that produces a lotus effect. This makes it difficult for dirt to adhere. Further, when the back cover 7 is removed, the groove 13 is exposed, so maintenance such as cleaning of the first water supply passage 14 is facilitated.

As shown in FIGS. 2A and 3, the second water supply channel 15 is formed at the end of the water storage tray 2, and the water is supplied from the first opening 15a of the portion communicating with the first water supply channel 14. is taken in, and the water is discharged from the second opening 15b formed toward the bottom of the water storage tray 2. As shown in FIG. As a result, the water storage tray 2 is supplied with water from the bottom.

It is preferable that the inner surface of the concave portion of the second water supply passage 15 is also provided with fine unevenness (embossing) that produces a lotus effect, like the back surface of the back cover 7 and the surface of the groove 13 . This makes it difficult for dirt to adhere.

Further, it is preferable that the water supply surface of the water supply port 12 is also provided with fine unevenness (embossing) that exhibits the lotus effect. This makes it difficult for dirt to adhere. Furthermore, it is preferable that the water supply surface of the first water supply path 14 has a radiation reflecting surface shape such that water flows toward the first water supply path 14 . As a result, even if water is poured into any part of the water supply surface of the water supply port 12, the water will not scatter or spill outside, and the water will properly flow toward the first water supply path 14.例文帳に追加

As described above, the water poured from the water supply port 12 is supplied to the water storage tray 2 through the first water supply path 14 and the second water supply path 15 that constitute the water supply path. Water supplied from the water supply channel flows into the first area 21 side of the water storage tray 2 , passes through the humidifying filter 16 , and flows into the second area 22 . In other words, water is supplied from the side closer to the blowing passage 17 toward the far side.

Normally, the timing of supplying water to the water storage tray 2 is when the amount of water stored in the water storage tray 2 becomes equal to or less than a predetermined amount. For example, when the amount of water stored in the water storage tray 2 becomes equal to or less than a predetermined amount, the user may be notified (audio notification, LED lighting, etc.) to prompt the user to supply water. A water level sensor may be provided on the main body 1 to detect the amount of water stored in the water storage tray 2 .

(Details of water storage tray 2 and storage portion 1a)
4 is a plan view of the water storage tray 2 according to Embodiment 1. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the water storage tray 2 is partitioned into a first area 21 and a second area 22 by a humidifying filter 16 provided in the recess. The first region 21 faces a lattice portion 25 provided on the top surface 1a2 of the storage portion 1a. The upper surface 3 a of the water storage tray 2 surrounds the recess of the water storage tray 2 , that is, the first area 21 , the humidifying filter 16 and the second area 22 .

The upper surface 3a of the water storage tray 2 is provided with a first protrusion (first engaging portion) 31 having a shape protruding from the upper surface 3a. In this embodiment, the first protrusion 31 is directly provided on the upper surface 3a. In addition, in this embodiment, the first protrusions 31 are provided at two locations on the upper surface 3a with the recesses of the water storage tray 2 interposed therebetween. In the example shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, two first protrusions 31 are provided on the upper surface 3a with the first region 21 interposed therebetween.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, on the top surface 1a2 of the storage portion 1a facing the concave portion and the top surface 3a of the water storage tray 2, a second protrusion (second locking portion) having a shape protruding from the top surface 1a2 is provided. 32 are provided. In this embodiment, the second protrusion 32 is directly provided on the top surface 1a2. Moreover, in the example shown in FIG. 3, two second protrusions 32 are provided on the top surface 1a2 with the lattice portion 25 interposed therebetween. The numbers of the first protrusions 31 and the second protrusions 32 are not limited to two, and may be one or three or more. Thus, in this embodiment, the 1st projection part 31 and the 2nd projection part 32 are the combinations of projected shapes.

FIG. 5 is a side view of the water storage tray 2 stored in the storage portion 1a according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a top view of the water storage tray 2 shown in FIG. In FIG. 6, the inside of the storage portion 1a is seen through the top surface 1a2.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, when the water storage tray 2 is stored in the storage portion 1a, the bottom surface 1a1, which is the installation surface in the storage portion 1a, and the bottom surface of the water storage tray 2 are in contact with each other. The top surface 1a2 of the storage portion 1a and the concave portion and the top surface 3a of the water storage tray 2 face each other. When the user holds the handle 4 to put the water storage tray 2 into and out of the storage section 1a, the water storage tray 2 slides in a state where the bottom surface 1a1, which is the installation surface of the storage section 1a, and the back bottom surface of the water storage tray 2 are in contact with each other. do.

In addition, for example, a guide rail or the like that serves as an installation surface for the water storage tray 2 may be provided on a surface other than the bottom surface 1a1, such as a side surface inside the storage portion 1a. In this case, when the user holds the handle portion 4 to put the water storage tray 2 into and out of the storage portion 1a, the water storage tray 2 is held while the guide rails in the storage portion 1a and the contact surface of the water storage tray 2 are in contact with each other. slides on the guide rail.

As shown in FIGS. 3, 5, and 6, the second protrusion 32 is located forward of the first protrusion 31 in the pull-out direction (arrow P1 direction) when the water storage tray 2 is stored in the storage portion 1a. located on the side. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, in a plan view, the second protrusion 32 is projected when the water storage tray 2 is pulled out in the pull-out direction (arrow P1 direction) from the state stored in the storage portion 1a. It is provided on the top surface 1a2 so as to be on the path along which the 1 projection 31 moves (the path indicated by the arrow P31 in FIG. 6).

As shown in FIG. 5, the upper surface 3a of the water storage tray 2 and the storage portion are in a state where the water storage tray 2 is stored in the storage portion 1a and the bottom surface 1a1 of the storage portion 1a and the back bottom surface of the water storage tray 2 are in contact with each other. Let H1 be the distance from the top surface 1a2 of 1a. Further, the distance from the upper surface 3a to the top surface of the first protrusion 31 (the surface facing the first protrusion 31 with respect to the top surface 1a2) is defined as the height H31 of the first protrusion 31, and the second protrusion is measured from the top surface 1a2. The height H32 of the second protrusion 32 is defined as the distance to the top surface of the second protrusion 32 (the surface facing the second protrusion 32 with respect to the upper surface 3a).

Then, the height H31 of the first protrusion 31 and the height H32 of the second protrusion 32 are smaller than the distance H1 (H1>H31+H32). In other words, the heights H31 and H32 of the first protrusion 31 and the second protrusion 32 are set so that the water storage tray 2 is in contact with the bottom surface 1a1, which is the installation surface of the water storage tray 2, in the storage section 1a. 2 are drawn out in the drawing direction (the direction indicated by the arrow P1), the height is such that they do not come into contact with each other (that is, they do not engage with each other).

FIG. 7 is a side view showing a state in which the back bottom surface on the front side in the pull-out direction of the water storage tray 2 stored in the storage portion 1a according to the first embodiment is floating. In order for the user to lift the main body 1 of the humidifier 101, as shown in FIG. 7, the user holds the handle 4 of the water storage tray 2 stored in the storage portion 1a and pulls it in the pull-out direction (the direction indicated by the arrow P1). The water storage tray 2 is pulled out in the direction including the vertically upward component (the direction indicated by the arrow P2). Then, of the water storage tray 2 stored in the storage portion 1a, the back bottom surface on the front side in the pull-out direction floats from the bottom surface 1a1, which is the installation surface of the storage portion 1a. Further, when the user holds the handle portion 4 of the water storage tray 2 and applies a force in the direction indicated by the arrow P2, the first protrusion 31 provided on the upper surface 3a of the water storage tray 2 moves upward from the storage portion 1a. It collides with (that is, engages with) the second protrusion 32 provided on the surface 1a2. As described with reference to FIG. 6, in a plan view, the second protrusion 32 is pulled out in the pull-out direction (arrow P1 direction) from the state in which the water storage tray 2 is stored in the storage portion 1a. This is because the top surface 1a2 is provided so as to be positioned on the path along which the 1 projection 31 moves (the path indicated by the arrow P31 in FIG. 6).

As shown in FIG. 7, the first protrusion 31 contacts the second protrusion 32, so that even if the user holds the handle 4 of the water storage tray 2 and continues to apply force in the direction indicated by the arrow P2, water cannot be stored. The withdrawal of the tray 2 from the storage portion 1a is stopped. Further, from this state, when the user holds the handle 4 of the water storage tray 2 and continues to apply force in the direction indicated by the arrow P2, the main body 1 floats vertically upward (in the direction indicated by the arrow PV). In this way, the user can lift the main body 1.

As described above, according to the humidifier 101, the user holds the handle 4 and pulls out the water storage tray 2 in a state in which the water storage tray 2 is in contact with the bottom surface 1a1, which is the installation surface of the water storage tray 2 in the storage unit 1a. When pulled out in the direction indicated by the arrow P1), the first protrusion 31 and the second protrusion 32 do not come into contact with each other. That is, the first protrusion 31 and the second protrusion 32 are not related to each other. Thereby, the user can hold the handle portion 4 and remove the water storage tray 2 from the storage portion 1a.

Then, the user holds the handle portion 4 and pulls out the water storage tray 2 in a direction (direction indicated by arrow P2) containing a vertically upward component rather than the pull-out direction (direction indicated by arrow P1), thereby storing water in the storage portion 1a. When the water storage tray 2 is pulled out from the bottom surface 1a1, which is the installation surface of the tray 2, in a state in which the back bottom surface (the contact surface with the bottom surface 1a1) on the front side in the pull-out direction is lifted, the first protrusion 31 and the second protrusion 32 are separated from each other. Contact. That is, the first protrusion 31 and the second protrusion 32 are related to each other. As a result, the drawer of the water storage tray 2 is stopped. Therefore, even if the user holds the handle portion 4 and applies force to the water storage tray 2 to lift the entire humidifier 101, the water storage tray 2 is prevented from coming off the storage portion 1a and the humidifier 101 falls. can do. Thereby, usability (ease of lifting) when lifting the humidifier 101 can be improved.

Further, the handle portion 4 for pulling out the water storage tray 2 stored in the storage portion 1a and the handle portion 4 for lifting the entire humidifier 101 can be shared, and the water storage tray stored in the storage portion 1a can be shared. There is no need to provide a handle for lifting the whole humidifier 101 other than the handle part 4 for pulling out the humidifier 2.例文帳に追加In this way, since a space for providing a handle for lifting the entire humidifier 101 is not required, it is possible to prevent the humidifier 101 from increasing in size.

8A and 8B are diagrams showing cross-sectional shapes of the first protrusion 31 and the second protrusion 32 according to the first embodiment, and FIG. (b) shows the positional relationship between the first protrusion 31 and the second protrusion 32 in a state in which the rear bottom surface on the front side in the drawing direction of the water storage tray 2 is in a state in which the bottom surface 1a1 of the storage portion 1a is lifted. is a diagram showing the positional relationship between the first protrusion 31 and the second protrusion 32 of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 8(a), in the first protrusion 31, the angle 31a formed by the top surface of the head and the side surface 31c on the front side in the drawing direction is preferably not a right angle but a chamfered curved shape. . As a result, even if the first protrusion 31 and the second protrusion 32 come into contact with each other for some reason when the water storage tray 2 stored in the storage portion 1a is pulled out in the pull-out direction (the direction indicated by the arrow P1), , the first protrusion 31 is prevented from being caught by the second protrusion 32, and the water storage tray 2 can be smoothly pulled out from the storage portion 1a.

In the first protrusion 31, the angle 31b formed by the top surface and the side surface on the rear side in the pull-out direction may be a right angle, but it is preferable that the corner 31b has a chamfered curved shape rather than a right angle. As a result, even if the first protrusion 31 and the second protrusion 32 come into contact with each other for some reason when the water storage tray 2 is pushed in the pushing direction (the direction indicated by the arrow P3, the direction opposite to the arrow P1), the It is possible to prevent the first protrusion 31 from being caught by the second protrusion 32, and smoothly push the water storage tray 2 into the storage section 1a.

In the second protrusion 32, the angle 32a formed by the parietal surface and the side surface on the front side in the pull-out direction may be a right angle, but a chamfered curved shape is preferable rather than a right angle. As a result, even if the first protrusion 31 and the second protrusion 32 come into contact with each other for some reason when the water storage tray 2 is pushed in the pushing direction (the direction indicated by the arrow P3, the direction opposite to the arrow P1), the It is possible to prevent the first protrusion 31 from being caught by the second protrusion 32, and smoothly push the water storage tray 2 into the storage section 1a.

The angle θ1 formed by the side surface 31c on the front side in the pull-out direction of the first protrusion 31 and the upper surface 3a can take various angles. is preferred. That is, it is preferable that the side surface 31c is inclined forward in the pull-out direction from the top surface 3a side to the parietal surface side. 8B, when the user holds the handle 4 and lifts up the water storage tray 2 in the direction indicated by the arrow P2, the side surface 31c of the first protrusion 31 is positioned at the second position. It becomes easy to get caught on the side surface 32c of the protrusion 32. - 特許庁This allows the user to hold the handle portion 4 and lift the humidifier 101 more reliably and stably.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, the angle θ2 formed between the rear side surface 32c of the second protrusion 32 in the pull-out direction and the top surface 1a2 can take various angles, but is particularly 90°. Preferably. 8B, when the user holds the handle 4 and lifts up the water storage tray 2 in the direction indicated by the arrow P2, the side surface 31c of the first protrusion 31 is positioned at the second position. It becomes easy to get caught on the side surface 32c of the protrusion 32. - 特許庁This allows the user to hold the handle portion 4 and lift the humidifier 101 more reliably and stably.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8(a), in the second protrusion 32, the corner 32b formed by the top surface of the head and the side surface 32c on the rear side in the pull-out direction may be chamfered in a curved shape. A right angle rather than a curved shape is preferred. 8B, when the user holds the handle 4 and lifts the water storage tray 2 in the direction indicated by the arrow P2, the corner 32b of the second protrusion 32 is positioned at the first position. It becomes easy to get caught on the side surface 31c of the protrusion 31 . This allows the user to hold the handle portion 4 and lift the humidifier 101 more reliably and stably.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the main body 1 of the humidifier 101 according to Modification 1, in the vicinity of the storage portion 1a in which the water storage tray 2 is stored. The humidifier 101 described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8 may be provided with no handle for lifting the humidifier 101 other than the handle 4 provided on the water storage tray 2 . As a result, the space for providing the handle can be reduced, and the entire device can be miniaturized.

In the example shown in FIG. 9 , a handle portion 1 b 1 is provided on the main body 1 in addition to the handle portion 4 provided on the water storage tray 2 . The handle portion 1b1 is provided at a position (the front surface of the humidifier 101) symmetrical to the handle portion 4 of the water storage tray 2 stored in the storage portion 1a. The handle portion 1b1 has a shape recessed from the front surface of the humidifier 101 (that is, the front surface of the main body 1). Accordingly, the user can stably lift the humidifier 101 by holding the handle 4 provided on the water storage tray 2 and the handle 1b1 provided on the main body 1 .

It is preferable that the handle portion 1b1 provided on the main body 1 and the handle portion 4 provided on the water storage tray 2 have the same height (distance from the back surface of the main body 1). This allows the user to lift the humidifier 101 more stably. In addition, the humidifier 101 which concerns on the modification 1 does not need to be provided with the handle for lifting the humidifier 101 other than the handle part 4*1b1. As a result, the space for providing the handle can be reduced, and the entire device can be miniaturized.

[Embodiment 2]
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described below. For convenience of description, members having the same functions as the members described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will not be repeated.

FIG. 10 is a side view of the water storage tray 2 stored in the storage portion 1a provided in the main body 1 of the humidifier 101 according to Embodiment 2. FIG. FIG. 11 is a side view showing a state in which the back bottom surface on the front side in the pull-out direction of the water storage tray 2 stored in the storage portion 1a is floating according to the second embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 10, the storage portion 1a may include a second concave portion (second engaging portion) 32A instead of the second projection portion 32 (see FIG. 5). In this embodiment, the second recessed portion 32A is provided directly on the top surface 1a2 and has a shape recessed from the top surface 1a2. 2nd recessed part 32A has an area of the grade to which the 1st projection part 31 fits. The position and number of second recesses 32A are the same as those of the second projections 32 (see FIG. 5).

As shown in FIG. 10, it may be a combination of a protruded shape and a recessed shape, such as the first protrusion 31 and the second recess 32A. As a result, while the water storage tray 2 is in contact with the bottom surface 1a1, which is the installation surface of the water storage tray 2 in the storage unit 1a, the user holds the handle 4 and pulls out the water storage tray 2 in the direction indicated by the arrow P1. When pulled out, the first protrusion 31 and the second recess 32A do not contact each other. That is, the first protrusion 31 and the second recess 32A are not related to each other. Thereby, the user can hold the handle portion 4 and remove the water storage tray 2 from the storage portion 1a.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11, the user holds the handle 4 and pulls out the water storage tray 2 in a direction (direction indicated by arrow P2) that includes a vertically upward component rather than the pull-out direction (direction indicated by arrow P1). Then, when the water storage tray 2 is pulled out from the bottom surface 1a1, which is the installation surface of the water storage tray 2, in a state in which the back bottom surface (the contact surface with the bottom surface 1a1) of the water storage tray 2 on the front side in the pull-out direction is raised, the first projection 31 and the The second recesses 32A contact each other. That is, the first protrusion 31 and the second recess 32A are related to each other. In other words, the first protrusion 31 fits into the second recess 32A. As a result, the drawer of the water storage tray 2 is stopped. Therefore, even if the user holds the handle portion 4 and applies force to the water storage tray 2 to lift the entire humidifier 101, the water storage tray 2 is prevented from coming off the storage portion 1a and the humidifier 101 falls. can do. Thereby, usability (ease of lifting) when lifting the humidifier 101 can be improved.

Further, the handle portion 4 for pulling out the water storage tray 2 stored in the storage portion 1a and the handle portion 4 for lifting the entire humidifier 101 can be shared.

FIG. 12 is a side view of the water storage tray 2 stored in the storage portion 1a provided in the main body 1 of the humidifier 101 according to the modification of the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 12, the unevenness provided on the upper surface 3a of the water storage tray 2 and the top surface 1a2 of the storage portion 1a may be reversed. In the example shown in FIG. 12, the storage portion 1a has a second protrusion 32 on the top surface 1a2, and a first recess ( A first locking portion) 31A may be provided. In this modified example, the first concave portion 31A is provided directly on the upper surface 3a and has a shape recessed from the upper surface 3a. 31 A of 1st recessed parts have the area of the grade to which the 2nd projection part 32 fits. In addition, the formation position and number of the 1st recessed part 31A are the same as the 1st protrusion part 31 (refer FIG. 5).

12, the user holds the handle portion 4 and pulls out the water storage tray 2 in the direction (as indicated by the arrow P1) while the water storage tray 2 is in contact with the bottom surface 1a1, which is the installation surface of the water storage tray 2 in the storage portion 1a. direction shown), the first recess 31A and the second projection 32 do not come into contact with each other. That is, the first recess 31A and the second projection 32 are not related to each other.

In addition, when the user holds the handle portion 4 and pulls out the water storage tray 2 in a direction including a vertically upward component from the pull-out direction (the direction indicated by the arrow P1), the installation surface of the water storage tray 2 in the storage portion 1a becomes When the water storage tray 2 is pulled out with the back bottom surface (contact surface with the bottom surface 1a1) on the front side in the pull-out direction floating from the bottom surface 1a1, the first recess 31A and the second projection 32 come into contact with each other. That is, the first recess 31A and the second protrusion 32 are related to each other. Furthermore, in other words, the first concave portion 31A fits into the second projection portion 32 . As a result, the drawer of the water storage tray 2 is stopped.

[Embodiment 3]
A third embodiment of the present invention will be described below. For convenience of description, members having the same functions as the members described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will not be repeated.

13 is a side view of the water storage tray 2 according to Embodiment 3. FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, like the first protrusion 31B provided on the water storage tray 2, it may be provided on the side surface (first surface) 3c of the water storage tray 2 instead of the top surface 3a. The side surface 3c is a surface parallel to the direction in which the water storage tray 2 is pulled out from the storage portion 1a. The first protrusion 31B has a shape protruding from the side surface 3c. Although the first protrusion 31B may be provided only on one side surface 3c of the side surfaces 3c, it is preferable to provide it on each side surface 3c from the viewpoint of stability.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the planar shape of the side surface 1c of the storage portion 1a according to the third embodiment. In addition, the side surface 1c is illustrated with a broken line for description. In the present embodiment, a guide rail 35 extending parallel to the drawing direction of the water storage tray 2 is provided on the side surface 1c of the storage portion 1a. A side surface (second surface) 1c of the storage portion 1a faces a side surface 3c of the water storage tray 2 when the water storage tray 2 is stored. The guide rails 35 may be provided only on one of the side surfaces 1c, but it is preferable to provide them on each side surface 1c from the viewpoint of stability.

A second concave portion (second engaging portion) 32B is provided on the lower surface 35a of the guide rail 35 . In other words, in the present embodiment, it can also be said that the second recessed portion 32B is provided on the side surface 1c of the storage portion 1a via the guide rail 35 main body.

FIG. 15 is a side view of the water storage tray 2 stored in the storage portion 1a provided in the main body 1 of the humidifier 101 according to Embodiment 3. FIG. FIG. 16 is a side view showing a state in which the back bottom surface on the front side in the pull-out direction of the water storage tray 2 stored in the storage portion 1a is floating according to the third embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the upper surface of the first protrusion 31B faces the lower surface 35a of the guide rail 35 when the water storage tray 2 is stored in the storage portion 1a.

Further, the second recess 32B is provided in the guide rail 35 in front of the first protrusion 31B in the state where the water storage tray 2 is stored in the storage portion 1a in the pull-out direction. That is, in a plan view, the second concave portion 32B is provided so as to be positioned on the path along which the first projecting portion 31 moves when the water storage tray 2 is pulled out in the pull-out direction from the state stored in the storage portion 1a. there is

As shown in FIG. 15, in a state in which the water storage tray 2 is in contact with the bottom surface 1a1, which is the installation surface of the water storage tray 2 in the storage section 1a, the user holds the handle portion 4 and pulls out the water storage tray 2 in the direction of arrow P1. direction shown), the first protrusion 31 and the second recess 32B do not contact each other. That is, the first protrusion 31 and the second recess 32B are not related to each other.

As shown in FIG. 16, the user holds the handle 4 and pulls out the water storage tray 2 in a direction including a vertically upward component from the pull-out direction (the direction indicated by the arrow P1). When the water storage tray 2 is pulled out from the bottom surface 1a1, which is the installation surface of the water storage tray 2, in a state in which the back bottom surface (the contact surface with the bottom surface 1a1) on the front side in the pull-out direction is lifted, the first protrusion 31 and the second recess 32B come into contact with each other. That is, the first protrusion 31 and the second recess 32B are related to each other. In other words, the first protrusion 31 fits into the second recess 32B. As a result, the drawer of the water storage tray 2 is stopped.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a side surface 1c of a storage portion 1a according to a modification of the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 17, the guide rail 35 may be provided with a through-hole (second engagement portion) 32C passing through the guide rail 35 instead of the second recess 32B. The formation position of the through hole 32C is the same as that of the second recess 32B, and has an area large enough for the first protrusion 31 to fit therein. Thus, even if the guide rail 35 is provided with the through hole 32C, the same effect as when the guide rail 35 is provided with the second concave portion 32B can be obtained.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but can be modified in various ways within the scope of the claims, and can be obtained by appropriately combining technical means disclosed in different embodiments. is also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Furthermore, new technical features can be formed by combining the technical means disclosed in each embodiment.

1 main body 1a storage portion 1a1 bottom surface (installation surface)
1a2 top surface (second surface)
1c side (second surface)
4 1b1 Handle 2 Water storage tray 2a Front surface 3 Housing 3a Upper surface (first surface)
3c side (first surface)
7 Back cover 11 Air outlet 12 Water supply port 16 Humidifying filter 17 Blower passage 18 Blower fan 19 Motor 20 Blow-out passage 21 First region 22 Second region 25 Lattice portion 31 First protrusion (first locking portion)
31A first concave portion (first locking portion)
31B first protrusion (first locking portion)
32 second protrusion (second locking portion)
32A Second concave portion (second locking portion)
32B second concave portion (second locking portion)
32C through hole (second locking portion)
31c, 32c side 101 humidifier (air conditioner)

Claims (14)

a water storage tray;
An air conditioner comprising a main body having a storage portion for storing the water storage tray,
A first locking portion is provided on the first surface of the water storage tray,
A second locking portion is provided directly or via another member on a second surface of the storage portion that faces the first surface of the water storage tray when the water storage tray is stored,
The first locking portion and the second locking portion are
When the water storage tray is pulled out in the pull-out direction while the water storage tray is in contact with the installation surface of the water storage tray in the storage unit, the water storage tray is not related to each other, and the water storage tray is lifted from the installation surface in the pull-out direction. An air conditioner characterized in that, when pulled out, the drawer of the water storage tray is stopped by engaging with each other. 2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein a handle is provided on the front surface of the water storage tray. In a plan view, the second locking portion is provided so as to be positioned on a path along which the first locking portion moves when the water storage tray is pulled out in the pull-out direction from the state stored in the storage portion. 3. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the air conditioner is The first surface is the upper surface of the water storage tray,
The air according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second surface is a top surface of the storage portion, and the second locking portion is provided on the top surface. harmony machine. The first surface is a side surface of the water storage tray,
The second surface is a side surface of the storage portion, and a guide rail is provided on the side surface of the storage portion,
The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second locking portion is provided on the guide rail. The first locking portion and the second locking portion are
The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it is a combination of protruding shapes, or a combination of a protruding shape on one side and a recessed shape on the other side. The first locking portion has a projecting shape,
6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, wherein the second engaging portion is a through hole provided in the guide rail. The first locking portion and the second locking portion are protruding shapes, and
When the water storage tray is pulled out in the pull-out direction while the water storage tray is in contact with the installation surface of the water storage tray in the storage unit, the water storage tray does not come into contact with each other, and the water storage tray is lifted in the pull-out direction from the installation surface. 7. The air conditioner according to claim 6, wherein the height is such that when the water storage trays are pulled out, the water storage trays come into contact with each other and stop being pulled out. 9. The first engaging portion has a projecting shape, and the first engaging portion has a curved angle formed by a top surface of the head and a side surface on the front side in the drawing direction. The air conditioner described in . Claims 6 and 8, characterized in that the first engaging portion has a projecting shape, and in the first engaging portion, an angle formed by a top surface of the head and a side surface on the rear side in the pull-out direction is curved. and 9. The air conditioner according to any one of 9. The first engaging portion has a projecting shape, and the side surface of the first engaging portion on the front side in the drawing direction is inclined from the first surface side to the top surface side so as to be the front side in the drawing direction. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 6 and 8 to 10, characterized in that Claims 6 and 8, characterized in that the second engaging portion has a projecting shape, and in the second engaging portion, an angle formed by a top surface of the head and a side surface on the front side in the pull-out direction is curved. 12. The air conditioner according to any one of items 1 to 11. 6. The second locking portion has a projecting shape, and the second locking portion forms an angle of 90° with the side surface on the rear side in the pull-out direction and the second surface. , the air conditioner according to any one of 8 to 12. 3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein the main body is provided with another handle portion at a position symmetrical to the handle portion of the water storage tray accommodated in the storage portion. machine.

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