JPH04300504A - Containing implement with air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To offer the containing implement with a sanitary and handleable air conditioner which not only can execute drying and storage of clothes, etc., but also can execute cold insulation of food, etc., by varying a temperature, humidity, etc., in the containing implement used in a general household, etc. CONSTITUTION:On both sides of an air conditioner 2, containing parts 3 which lead through a duct 10 are provided. In such a state, air which goes in from a front grill 8 by a rotation of a fan 4 is subjected to heat exchange by a heat exchanger 6, and thereafter, exhausted from a blowout part 9, and fed into the containing parts 3 through the duct 10 as necessary.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates primarily to storage devices for general households.

0002

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, clothing and the like have generally been stored in storage devices such as chests of drawers. Storage devices were usually provided with ventilation holes for air circulation. Furthermore, in the case of wooden chests, etc., the air inside was kept in a good condition due to the moisture absorbing effect of the wood itself.

0003

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, with the above-mentioned conventional storage devices, when the surrounding area is hot and humid from the rainy season to summer, the environment tends to be prone to mold, bad odor, pests, etc. Therefore, when stored for a long period of time, it was troublesome to manage, as it required drying insects.

[0004] In addition, not only when the surroundings are hot and humid, but also when storing items in a semi-dry state after washing, etc., it leads to deterioration of the internal environment, so it is necessary to thoroughly dry items when storing them. .

[0005] On days when the weather is not good, simply hanging them outside to dry them does not completely dry them, and they tend to be left open indoors, which is very unsightly. Drying food on a stove, especially in the winter, was extremely dangerous as it could cause a fire.

[0006] The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems, and allows clothes etc. to be stored in good condition by appropriately changing the internal environment of the storage section, and semi-dry clothes after washing can be completely dried. The object of the present invention is to provide an easy-to-use, multifunctional storage device with an air conditioner that can cool food and drinks.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve this object, the present invention comprises an air conditioner comprising a heat exchanger etc. and a storage section, and a part of the heat-exchanged air is sent to the storage section through a duct. It was structured so that it would be sent to the department.

[0008]

[Function] With the above configuration, warm air or dehumidified air can be sent to the storage section according to the operation of the air conditioner, drying clothes, etc. inside and maintaining a good storage environment. It is.

[0009]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In FIGS. 1 to 6, reference numeral 1 denotes a main body of a storage device with an air conditioner (hereinafter referred to as the main body), which is composed of an air conditioner 2 in the center and storage sections 3 on both sides.

The air conditioner 2 is composed of a wind circuit 7 consisting of an impeller 4, a stabilizer 5, and a rear guider 6, a front grill 8, and an air outlet 9. Reference numeral 10 denotes a duct connecting the air conditioner 2 and the storage section 3, and the amount of ventilation can be adjusted by dampers 11 and 12. The dampers 11 and 12 have shafts and are rotatable, and can be opened and closed by operating a switch (not shown) provided on the surface of the main body 1. When closed, the dampers 11 and 12 are in a sealed state as shown by the broken line in FIG. Reference numeral 13 denotes a ventilation hole for air outflow of the storage section 3.

[0012] The operation of the storage device with air conditioner of this embodiment having the above configuration will be explained below.

When the heat-exchanged air is not sent to the storage section 3, the damper 11 is opened to let it flow out from the outlet 9, and the damper 12 is closed to prevent air from flowing into the duct 10.

On the other hand, when sending the air after heat exchange to the storage section 3, the damper 11 is closed to prevent the air from flowing out from the outlet 9, and the damper 12 is opened to send the air to the duct 10. It is.

[0015] Semi-dry clothes etc. after washing are stored in the storage section 3.
When the air conditioner 2 is turned on, the air conditioner 2 is set to warm air operation or dehumidification operation. As a result, warm air or dehumidified air flows from the duct 11 into the storage section 3, absorbs moisture from the clothes, and is discharged through the ventilation hole 13. At this time, if a slatted bottom plate (not shown) is provided on the bottom surface of the storage section 3, the ventilation inside the storage section 3 will be improved and drying of clothes etc. will be promoted. Duct 10
The amount of air flowing in can be adjusted by dampers 11 and 12, and a large amount of warm air is sent in while drying clothes, etc., and a small amount of ventilation is sent in when storing clothes etc. after drying, and warm air and dehumidified air are sent in. Most of it can be used for indoor air conditioning.

In the above embodiment, the air conditioner 2 is provided in the center of the main body 1, and the storage portions 3 are provided on both sides of the air conditioner 2. However, this is not limited to this. It is sufficient if the remaining air is sent to the storage section 3.

For example, according to the configuration shown in FIGS. 7 and 8,
The air conditioner 14 is located on both sides of a storage section 15 installed in the center, and the heat-exchanged air flows into the storage section 15 through two ducts 16.

In this case, the same effects as in the above embodiment can be obtained, and the drying effect is further enhanced by increasing the amount of air flowing in.

Note that in the above embodiment, the air conditioner 2,
Clothes, etc. are dried by operating 12 with hot air or dehumidifying, but when operating the air conditioner in summer, the storage section 3
It is also possible to use it to keep food, drinks, wet towels, etc. cold.

[0020]

Effects of the Invention As described above, the present invention consists of an air conditioner including a heat exchanger, etc., and a storage section, and by sending heat-exchanged air to the storage section via a duct, can be kept at a good temperature and humidity.

[0021] Therefore, by appropriately switching the operation of the air conditioner such as hot air operation, dehumidification operation, cooling operation, etc., it is possible to dry and store clothes and keep foods, etc. cold, thereby realizing a hygienic and multifunctional storage device. .

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 3 of a storage device with an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[Fig. 2] Front view of a storage device with an air conditioner in one embodiment

[Fig. 3] Overall perspective view of a storage device with an air conditioner in one embodiment

[Fig. 4] Fig. 1 of a storage device with an air conditioner in one embodiment
Enlarged view of main parts

[Fig. 5] Fig. 3 of a storage device with an air conditioner in one embodiment
BB sectional view of

[Fig. 6] Fig. 3 of a storage device with an air conditioner in one embodiment
C-C sectional view of

[Fig. 7] Overall sectional view of a storage device with an air conditioner in another embodiment

[Fig. 8] Front view of a storage device with an air conditioner in another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1. Main body of storage device with air conditioner 2 Air conditioner 3,14 Storage part 4 Fan 6 Heat exchanger 8 Front grill 9 Air outlet 10,16 Duct

Claims (1)

[Claims] Claim 1: An air conditioner and article comprising a fan that generates an air flow, a front grill that sucks air, a heat exchanger that exchanges heat with the sucked air, and an outlet that blows out the heat-exchanged air. What is claimed is: 1. A storage device with an air conditioner, comprising a storage section for storing the heat exchanged air and a duct for sending the heat-exchanged air to the storage section.