JPH04309304A - Multi-purpose steam generator - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent the generation of water droplets in a hose and to use the generator for multi-purpose by forming integrally a passage pipe connected to a hose connecting part in a steam generating part, and providing a ventilation mechanism preheating part for feeding steam on the opposite side of a steam exhaust port of this passage pipe. CONSTITUTION:A maim body 40 is constituted of the upper main body 41 and the lower maim body 42. In the center in the main body 40, a steam generating part 44 is provided, and this steam generating part 44 is constituted of a drum 45, a passage pipe 47 formed in the upper part of the drum 45, and a PTC heater 43. The drum 45 has a cylindrical shape, and in the upper part, the passage pipe 47 is formed integrally. Also, on the opposite side of a steam exhaust port 21, a ventilation mechanism 50 for feeding steam generated from the drum 45, and a heating part 51 for changing cold air from the ventilation mechanism 50 to hot air are provided. The ventilation mechanism 50 is constituted of a motor 55 and a fan 56, and the heating part 51 is provided with a honeycomb heater 74. In such a way, generation of water droplets in a hose 48 is prevented, ad this generator can be used for multi-purpose.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a multipurpose steam generator, and more particularly to a multipurpose steam generator that can be used for steam hair curlers, steam bath saunas, face massages, and the like.

0002

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally used multi-purpose steam generators include, for example, a steam-type hair curler shown in FIG. In the figure, 18 is the main body of the steam hair curler, and the main body 18 is an upper main body 10 and a lower main body 11.
A steam generating section 12 is disposed approximately at the center of the main body 18. The steam generating section 12 includes a drum 15 and a PTC heater 13, and the PTC heater 13 is supported by a heater support 17 formed on the lower body 11 via a presser rubber 17a. A rubber packing 23 is fixed to the upper surface of the PTC heater 13 by a presser plate 22, and the above-described drum 15 is disposed above the PTC heater 13 by fitting into the groove 23a of the rubber packing 23. . A steam discharge tube 19 is formed in the upper part of the drum 15 to protrude from the upper body 10, and the opening at the tip of the steam discharge tube 19 is the steam discharge port 2.
It is 1. In addition, there is a rib 1 on the outside upper part of the drum 15.
4 is formed, and the steam generating part 12 is formed on this rib 1.
4 and the heater support 17, and is fixed within the main body 18.

On the other hand, a water supply section 16 is provided at one end inside the main body 18.
The water supply section 16 mainly consists of a tank 30 for storing water, a cap 24 attached to one end of the tank 30, and a joint 28 connecting the tank 30 and the drum 15. . i.e. joint 2
8 is inserted into the drum 15 from an oblique direction, and the joint 2
A joint cap 29 for preventing backflow is attached to the end of the drum 8 on the drum 15 side. A tank 30 is fitted into the other end of the joint 28 with the cap 24 facing downward, and the cap 24 has a shaft 27, a water stop valve 25 inserted into the shaft 27, and a spring 26.
is attached.

In the steam hair curler described above, when the tank 30 is not inserted into the joint 28, the spring 26 stretches and the water stop valve 25 closes to the cap 24.
Water does not come out because the tank 30 is in close contact with the joint 28, but when the tank 30 is fitted into the joint 28, the water stop valve 25 opens due to the weight of the tank 15, and water is supplied to the drum 15 through the joint 28. This water injection is performed when the water level is at the cap 2 of the water supply section 16.
This is done until the fourth side is reached, and the PTC is connected from the power cord 31.
When the heater 13 is energized, the inside of the drum 15 is heated and steam is generated. The steam is discharged from the steam outlet 21 and the curler 2 inserted into the drum tip 19
0 is heated and humidified at the same time. The curler 20 is composed of a holder 20a and porous urethane 20b, and has a structure that can withstand heating and humidification.

[0005] Then, the user sets the hair by wrapping the thus heated and humidified curler 20 around the hair.

[0006]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] The above-mentioned steam hair curler is a combination of a steam generator and a hair curler 20, but by attaching a hose to the steam generator main body 18, it is possible to add steam to a household bathtub. It can also be used as a multi-purpose steamer, such as by guiding it to create a steam bath sauna, or by applying it to the face to expand pores, cleanse or massage.

However, in order to use it as a multi-purpose steamer, there is a problem that simply attaching a hose to the steam generator main body 18 will only cause steam to fill the hose and turn into water droplets before being discharged from the end of the hose. was there. Even if the steam passed through the hose, the heat of the steam was taken away by the hose itself, which weakened the steam and eventually turned it into water droplets. Another problem is that when the hose is stored, mold tends to grow inside the hose due to the water droplets that adhere to it.

[0008] Furthermore, especially when used as a face steamer, the steam is applied directly to the face, so it is dangerous if high-temperature steam is discharged. Therefore, it is desirable to have a mechanism that can adjust the temperature of the steam.

The present invention was invented in view of the above-mentioned problems, and can be used for multiple purposes such as a steam hair curler, a steam bath sauna, a face steamer, etc., and even when a hose is attached. It is an object of the present invention to provide a multipurpose steam generator that can be used in a safe and clean condition at all times without impairing its effectiveness.

0010

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above object, a multipurpose steam generator according to the present invention includes a water supply section and a steam generation section that heats water sent from the water supply section to generate steam. In the multi-purpose steam generator, a passage pipe connected to a hose connection part is integrally formed with the steam generation part, and a blowing mechanism for blowing the steam and a heat generating part are provided on the opposite side of the steam discharge port of the passage pipe. The multipurpose steam generator according to the present invention is characterized in that a multipurpose steam generator is provided with a water supply section and a steam generation section that heats water sent from the water supply section and generates steam. The steam generator is characterized in that a float having a substantially flat plate shape is attached to the water supply tray constituting the water supply section so as to be movable in the vertical direction.

[0011]

[Operation] According to the above structure, a passage pipe connected to a hose connection part is integrally formed in the steam generation part, and a blowing mechanism for blowing steam and a heat generating part are provided on the opposite side of the steam discharge port of the passage pipe. is provided, so when the blower mechanism is operated at the same time as steam is generated, the generated wind creates a negative pressure at the intersection of the passage pipe and the steam generation part, and the steam is smoothly transferred to the passage pipe side. Air is blown from the hose to the hose connection. Further, when the heat generating section is operated together with the blowing mechanism, the air generated by the blowing mechanism is heated by the heat generating section, and hot air and steam are simultaneously discharged from the steam outlet. Therefore, the steam in the hose connected to the hose connection portion is prevented from becoming water droplets. Furthermore, the temperature of the steam discharged from the tip of the hose can be freely adjusted by controlling the temperature of heat generated from the heat generating part. Furthermore, when the hose is stored, the inside of the hose can be dried by the air blowing mechanism, thereby preventing the growth of mold inside the hose.

Further, in the multi-purpose steam generator according to the present invention, since the float having a substantially flat plate shape is attached to the water supply tray constituting the water supply section so as to be movable in the vertical direction, the steam generation section can be moved vertically. Hot water in the drum is prevented from entering the tank of the water supply section and causing convection. Therefore, a decrease in steam generation efficiency due to convection is prevented, and steam can be efficiently generated in a short time.

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of a multipurpose steam generator according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that components having the same functions as those of the conventional example are given the same reference numerals. FIG. 1 is a sectional view schematically showing an embodiment of a multipurpose steam generator according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a partially sectional front view of FIG. 1. In the figure, 40 indicates a multi-purpose steam generator main body, which includes an upper main body 41 and a lower main body 42.
It is composed of. A steam generating section 44 is disposed at a substantially central position within the main body 40.
4 includes a drum 45, a passage pipe 47 integrally formed on the upper part of the drum 45, and a PTC heater 43. The PTC heater 43 is supported by a heater support 17 formed on the lower body 11, and a rubber packing 23 is fixed to the upper surface of the PTC heater 43 by a presser plate 22. Further, above the PTC heater 43, the above-mentioned drum 45 is fitted into the groove 23a of the rubber packing 23.
A current-carrying portion 59 covered with a waterproof cover 60 is formed on the lower surface of the PTC heater 43 .

The drum 45 has a cylindrical shape that expands downward, and a passage pipe 47 is integrally formed in the upper part of the drum 45 in an inclined state. In other words, the passage pipe 47 is integrally formed with the drum 45 so that one end side serving as the steam discharge port 21 faces upward. A portion of the passage pipe 47 near the steam outlet 21 is fixed to the upper body 41, and a hose connection portion 49 for connecting a hose 48 is detachably attached to the steam outlet 21. Further, on the opposite side of the steam outlet 21 of the passage pipe 47, a blower mechanism 50 for blowing the steam generated from the drum 45 and a heat generating part 51 for converting cold air from the blower mechanism 50 into hot air are arranged. The blower mechanism 50 includes a motor 55 attached to a rectifying fin 54 and a fan 56 attached to the motor 55. That is, the motor 55 is disposed near the other end of the passage pipe 47, and a fan 56 is mounted on the opposite side of the motor 55 from the steam discharge port 21 so as to protrude from the passage pipe 47. A guard 53 is attached to the other end of the passage pipe 47 so as to cover the fan 56, and an air suction port 52 is formed in the guard 53. The motor 55 is connected to a resistor 72 and an electric fuse 73 on a printed circuit board 71 disposed within the main body 40, and the electric power supplied to the motor 55 is controlled by the resistor 72. Then, by controlling the motor 55, the fan 56 rotates at a required speed.

A honeycomb heater 74 constituting the heat generating portion 51 is disposed in the passage pipe 47 from the steam outlet 21 of the blowing mechanism 50. The honeycomb heater 74 is held at a position a predetermined distance apart from the steam passage portion 47a in the passage pipe 47 by a frame 57, and is heated to a required temperature by energizing the electrode 58 in the honeycomb heater 74. Further, a rib 60 is formed on the outer upper part of the passage pipe 47, and the steam generating section 44 is sandwiched between the rib 60 and the heater support 17, and as described above, the vicinity of the steam discharge port 21 of the passage pipe 47 is placed upward. It is fixed within the main body 40 by being fixed to the main body 41. And steam generating part 44
A filter frame 69 in which an intake port 70 is formed and a filter 68 are disposed on the side surface of the upper main body 41 at the rear.

On the other hand, a water supply section 61 is provided at one end inside the main body 40.
The water supply section 61 mainly includes a tank 30 that is detachably attached to the main body 40, a cap 24 that is attached to one end of the tank 30, and a water supply section that temporarily stores water from the tank 30. It is composed of a dish 62 and a joint 63 that connects the water supply dish 62 and the drum 45. That is, the tank 30 is inserted into one end of the main body 40 with the cap 24 facing downward.
A shaft 27, a water stop valve 25 inserted into the shaft 27, and a spring 26 are attached to the shaft 27. A water supply tray 62 is arranged below the cap 24,
A float 64 having a substantially flat plate shape is attached to a substantially central position within the water supply tray 62 so as to be movable in the vertical direction. In addition, water from the tank 30 is supplied to the water supply tray 62.
A joint 64 is formed to guide the drum 45 through the drum 45 . And below such water supply part 61,
A leakage breaker 65, a honeycomb heater 74, a switch 66 for the PTC heater 43, and an LED 67 are provided.

In the multi-purpose steam generator described above, when the tank 30 is not inserted into the main body 40, the spring 26 is stretched and the water stop valve 25 is in close contact with the cap 24, so no water comes out. When the tank 30 is fitted into the main body 40, the water stop valve 25 is opened by the weight of the tank 30, and water is supplied to the drum 45 through the joint 63. This water injection is continued until the water level reaches the surface of the cap 24 of the water supply section 61, and when the PTC heater 43 is energized, the inside of the drum 45 is heated and steam is generated. Note that as the water supply tray 62 is filled with water, the float 64 of the water supply section 61 moves upward and comes into close contact with the cap 24, which prevents the hot water in the drum 45 from entering the tank 30 and causing convection. Ru. Therefore, a reduction in steam generation efficiency due to convection is prevented, and steam can be generated in a short time.

On the other hand, at the same time that steam is generated within the drum 45, the motor 55 is driven to rotate the fan 56, and the steam within the drum 45 is blown toward the hose connection portion 49 together with the air taken in from the intake port 70. be done. At this time, the intersection between the passage pipe 47 and the drum 45 is under negative pressure due to the wind from the fan 56, and the generated steam is smoothly guided from the passage pipe 47 side to the hose 48. Further, when the switch 66 is changed and the honeycomb heater 73 is energized, the wind generated by the fan 56 is heated by the honeycomb heater 73, and the passage pipe 4
Hot air and steam are simultaneously discharged from the hose 48 via the hose 7. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the steam from being cooled by air blowing or by the hose 48 itself and turning into water droplets inside the hose 48. Further, the temperature of the hot air and steam discharged from the tip of the hose 48 is adjusted by controlling the power consumption of the honeycomb heater 73. Therefore, the user can freely set the steam temperature.

As mentioned above, since the honeycomb heater 73 is installed at a predetermined distance from the steam passage portion 47a in the passage pipe 47, it is possible to prevent rust from occurring due to steam, and to reduce the amount of heat. can be prevented. Furthermore, since the passage pipe 47 is integrally formed with the drum 45 in an inclined state, even if steam becomes water droplets in the hose 48, the water droplets naturally return to the drum 45 and are turned into steam again. This makes it possible to reduce the number of water droplets adhering to the inside of the hose 48. As described above, in the multipurpose steam generator according to the above embodiment, the generated steam can be smoothly discharged by the wind from the fan 56, so that the hose 48 can be connected to the hose connection part 49 as shown in FIG. If it is connected and drawn into a domestic bathtub 75, it can be used as a steam bath sauna that uses steam to promote sweating all over the body and allows massage. In addition, since the generated steam can be smoothly discharged to the outside and the steam temperature can be selected, the steam discharged from the hose 32 can be directly applied to the face as shown in Fig. 4, thereby reducing the pores on the face. Spread the cleaning,
It can also be used as a face steamer for massage. Furthermore, by inserting a curler (not shown) directly into the hose connection part 49 to heat and humidify,
Can be used as a steam hair curler.

Furthermore, when stored, the interior of the hose 48 is prone to mold growth due to moisture;
switch to stop steam generation, and then open the passage pipe 47.
By sending only warm air to the hose 48, the inside of the hose 48 can be dried, and the growth of mold can be prevented. Therefore, the multipurpose steam generator can always be used in a clean state.

[0021]

Effects of the Invention As is clear from the above explanation, the multipurpose steam generator according to the present invention includes a water supply section and a steam generation section that heats water sent from the water supply section to generate steam. In the multi-purpose steam generator, a passage pipe connected to a hose connection part is integrally formed in the steam generation part, and a blowing mechanism for blowing the steam and a passage pipe on the opposite side of the steam outlet of the passage pipe are formed integrally with the steam generation part. Since the heat generating part is provided, the steam can be smoothly discharged together with the hot air, and it is possible to prevent the steam from forming into water droplets in the hose. Furthermore, by controlling the power consumption of the heat generating part, the user can freely set the temperature of the hot air and steam discharged from the end of the hose. Therefore, you can use one steam generator as a steam hair curler, or you can safely use it as a face steamer while controlling the steam temperature by attaching a hose, or you can use the steam bath by introducing the steam discharged from the attached hose into the bathtub. It can be used for multiple purposes, such as as a sauna. Furthermore, when stored, the inside of the hose can be dried by the air blowing mechanism, so mold can be prevented from growing inside the hose, and the multipurpose steam generator can always be used in a clean state.

[0022] Furthermore, in the multipurpose steam generator according to the present invention, the multipurpose steam generator includes a water supply section and a steam generation section that heats water sent from the water supply section to generate steam. A float having a substantially flat plate shape is attached to the water supply tray constituting the water supply section so as to be movable in the vertical direction, thereby preventing the hot water in the drum of the steam generation section from entering the tank of the water supply section and causing convection. It can be prevented. Therefore, a reduction in steam generation efficiency due to convection can be prevented, and steam can be efficiently generated in a short period of time.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view schematically showing an embodiment of a multipurpose steam generator according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a partially sectional front view in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a schematic sectional view showing an example of use as a steam bath sauna.

FIG. 4 is a schematic side view showing an example of use as a face steamer.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view showing the configuration of a steam hair curler as a conventional multi-purpose steam generator.

[Explanation of symbols]

21 Steam outlet 44 Steam generation part 47 Passage pipe 49 Hose connection part 50　　　　Blower mechanism 51 Heat generating part 61 Water supply section 62 Water dish 64 Float

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A multipurpose steam generator comprising a water supply section and a steam generation section that heats water sent from the water supply section to generate steam, wherein a passageway is connected to the steam generation section and a hose connection section. The pipe is integrally formed,
A multipurpose steam generator characterized in that a blowing mechanism for blowing the steam and a heat generating part are disposed on the opposite side of the steam outlet of the passage pipe. 2. A multipurpose steam generator comprising a water supply section and a steam generation section that heats water sent from the water supply section to generate steam, wherein the water supply tray constituting the water supply section has a substantially flat plate shape. A multipurpose steam generator characterized in that a float is attached so as to be movable in the vertical direction.