JPH0499534A - Water level display device - Google Patents

Water level display device

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JPH0499534A
JPH0499534A JP21927990A JP21927990A JPH0499534A JP H0499534 A JPH0499534 A JP H0499534A JP 21927990 A JP21927990 A JP 21927990A JP 21927990 A JP21927990 A JP 21927990A JP H0499534 A JPH0499534 A JP H0499534A
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water
water tube
water level
pushing
ball
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Hideji Uneki
畝木 秀治
Kaoru Maekawa
馨 前川
Mitsuoki Maeda
前田 満興
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Abstract

PURPOSE:To unify the pushing in a U-shape and to improve the reliability by constituting a water level display part of a transparent water tube, a ball floating in the water tube, the pushing connected to the water tube, and a ball receiving body. CONSTITUTION:To the bottom face and the upper side face of a vessel l, pipe-like connecting metallic fixtures 4a, 4b are allowed to adhere closely, and to the connecting metallic fixture 4a, one end of a U-shaped pushing A5 formed of a heat/water resisting material is connected. To the other end of the pushing A5, one end of a water tube 6 formed by a transparent material is connected, and between a stepped part 5a of the pushing A5 and the water tube 6, a flange 7a of a ball receiving body 7 is inserted and attached. The ball receiving body 7 is formed by the flange 7a, a bar-like projection 7b provided projectingly on about the center part, and a liquid passing hole 7c provided projectingly in the periphery of the bar-like projection 7b, and inserted and attached with the bar-like projection 7b up. To the other end of the water tube 6, one end of an L-shaped pushing B8 is connected, the other end of the pushing B8 is connected to the connecting metallic fixture 4b, and in the inside of the water tube 6, a colored ball 9 floating in the water tube 6 is contained, by which a water level display device 10 is constituted.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】 産業上の利用分野 本発明は給湯装置等の容器に収容された液体の水位を表
示する水位表示装置に関する。
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a water level display device for displaying the level of liquid contained in a container such as a water heater.

従来の技術 従来、この檜の水位表示装置、例えば、家庭用の給湯装
置の水位表示装置は第4図に示すような構成であった。
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Conventionally, a water level display device made of Japanese cypress, for example, a water level display device for a domestic hot water heater, has been constructed as shown in FIG.

容器10]の底面102に設けられた連通孔103には
、L字状のブッシングAlO4,ジヨイント105、ボ
ール受け106を有するL字状のブッシングB107.
ガラス管108が順次水密に接続され、さらにガラス管
108の上端に接続された図示しないL字状のブッシン
グCが容器101の図示しない連通孔に接続され、ガラ
ス管108中に浮遊するボール109を配して水位表示
装置が構成されている。
In the communication hole 103 provided in the bottom surface 102 of the container 10, an L-shaped bushing B107.
The glass tubes 108 are sequentially connected in a watertight manner, and an L-shaped bushing C (not shown) connected to the upper end of the glass tube 108 is connected to a communication hole (not shown) of the container 101 to allow the balls 109 floating in the glass tube 108 to be connected. A water level display device is constructed by arranging the water level display device.

上記構成において、容器101中に液体が収容されてい
ないときには、ボール109はブッシングB107内に
突設されたボール受け106で支承されるものである。
In the above configuration, when no liquid is contained in the container 101, the ball 109 is supported by a ball receiver 106 that projects inside the bushing B107.

なお、ブッシングA 104− 、ブッシングB107
はいずれも耐熱水性を有する例えばシリコンゴムで、ジ
ヨイント105は耐熱水位を有する合成樹脂でそれぞれ
形成されている。
In addition, bushing A 104-, bushing B107
are made of, for example, silicone rubber that is resistant to hot water, and the joint 105 is made of synthetic resin that is resistant to hot water.

発明が解決しようとする課題 このような従来の水位表示装置では以下に示すような問
題があった。
Problems to be Solved by the Invention Such conventional water level display devices have the following problems.

1) 接続の信頼性を高めるために、ブッシングAlO
4とブッシング107を一体にU字状に形成することが
望ましいのであるが、U字状に形成した場合の金型から
の離型時に、離型の複雑さから、ブッシング107内に
形設されたボール受け106に欠け、ひび等の損傷が生
じやすく、加工性と品質面に問題があり、ブッシングを
L字状に分割せざるを得ないという問題があった。
1) Bushing AlO to increase connection reliability
It is desirable to form the bushing 107 integrally with the bushing 107 in a U-shape. There was a problem in that the ball receiver 106 was easily chipped and damaged such as cracks, there were problems in workability and quality, and the bushing had to be divided into L-shapes.

2)ジヨイント105は熱湯の流路となっているので高
鮒熱水グレードの材料を使用しなければならず、コスト
アップとなる上に、ブッシングA 1.04とブッシン
グB107との接続にねじれが生じたり、漏水が生じた
りするという組立ての困難性の問題があった。
2) Since the joint 105 is a flow path for hot water, it is necessary to use Takafuna hot water grade material, which not only increases the cost, but also causes twisting in the connection between bushing A 1.04 and bushing B 107. There was a problem that it was difficult to assemble, causing water leakage.

本発明は上記課題を解決するもので、低コストで組立て
がし易すく信頼性の高い水位表示装置を提供することを
目的とする。
The present invention solves the above problems, and aims to provide a water level display device that is low cost, easy to assemble, and highly reliable.

課題を解決するための手段 本発明は上記課題を解決するために、水位表示部を、透
明の水管と、前記水管内を浮遊するボールと、前記水管
の両端に接続されたブッシングと、前記ブッシングと前
記水管とで狭着され、略中央部に棒状突起が、前記棒状
突起の周囲にiI液液孔それぞれ形設されたボール受け
体とで構成したものである。
Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a water level display section that includes a transparent water pipe, a ball floating in the water pipe, bushings connected to both ends of the water pipe, and the bushing. and the water tube, a rod-shaped projection approximately in the center, and a ball receiver having iI liquid holes respectively formed around the rod-shaped projection.

作   用 本発明は上記した構成により、ボール受け体を別体で形
成したので、ブッシングをU字状に一体化することがで
き、ジヨイントを廃して組立て性がよくなり、低コスト
化することができるとともに、信頼性を高めることがで
きる。
Function The present invention has the above-mentioned configuration, and since the ball receiver is formed separately, the bushing can be integrated into a U-shape, and the joint can be eliminated to improve assembly efficiency and reduce costs. It is possible to improve reliability.

また、ボール受け体も形状が単純で製作し易すく、ブッ
シングと水管で狭着するので組立て易すく、かつ、中央
に設けた棒状の突起で確実にボールを支承することがで
きる。
Further, the ball receiving body has a simple shape and is easy to manufacture, and since it is tightly connected with the bushing and the water pipe, it is easy to assemble, and the ball can be reliably supported by the rod-shaped projection provided at the center.

実施例 以下、本発明の一実施例について第1図〜第3図を参照
しながら説明する。
EXAMPLE Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

図に示すように、略円筒形状の液体を収容する容器1の
底部には発熱体部2を装着した伝熱板3の外縁部が液密
に溶接等の手段で固着されている。容器1の底面および
上部側面にはパイプ状の接続金具4g、4bが密着され
ている。
As shown in the figure, the outer edge of a heat exchanger plate 3 equipped with a heating element 2 is fixed liquid-tightly to the bottom of a substantially cylindrical container 1 containing a liquid by means such as welding. Pipe-shaped connecting fittings 4g and 4b are closely attached to the bottom and upper side surfaces of the container 1.

底面の接続金具4aにはシリコンゴム等の耐熱水材で形
成されたU字状のブッシングA5の一端が接続されてい
る。ブッシングA5の他端には透明材で形成された水管
6の一端が接続され、ブッシングA5の段状部5aと水
管6の間にボール受け体7のフランジ7aが狭着されて
いる。
One end of a U-shaped bushing A5 made of a heat-resistant water-resistant material such as silicone rubber is connected to the bottom connecting fitting 4a. One end of a water pipe 6 made of a transparent material is connected to the other end of the bushing A5, and a flange 7a of a ball receiver 7 is sandwiched between the stepped portion 5a of the bushing A5 and the water pipe 6.

ボール受け体7はフランジ7aと略中央部に突設された
棒状突起7bと棒状突起7bの周囲に突設された通液孔
7Cとで形成され、棒状突起7bを上方にして狭着され
ている。
The ball receiver 7 is formed of a flange 7a, a rod-shaped projection 7b protruding from the approximate center, and a liquid passage hole 7C projecting around the rod-shaped projection 7b, and is sandwiched with the rod-shaped projection 7b upward. There is.

水管6の他端にはL字状のブッシングB8の一端が接続
され、ブッシングB8の他端は接続金具4bに接続され
ている。そして、水管6の内部には水管6内を浮遊する
着色されたボール9が収納されている。
One end of an L-shaped bushing B8 is connected to the other end of the water pipe 6, and the other end of the bushing B8 is connected to the connecting fitting 4b. A colored ball 9 floating inside the water tube 6 is housed inside the water tube 6.

本発明の水位表示部[1rIOは以上のようにして構成
されている。
The water level display unit [1rIO of the present invention is constructed as described above.

なお、11は容器1を内装する本体、12は本体11と
容器lの上部開口を密閉する蓋、13はM12に装備さ
れたエアポンプの操作部、14はエアポンプの操作によ
り容器1内の液体を吐出する吐出口、15は本体11に
設けられた表示窓で、表示装置10のボール9の浮遊で
水位を視認するものである。
In addition, 11 is a main body that houses the container 1, 12 is a lid that seals the upper opening of the main body 11 and the container 1, 13 is an operation part for an air pump equipped on M12, and 14 is a part for controlling the liquid in the container 1 by operating the air pump. The discharge port 15 is a display window provided in the main body 11, through which the water level can be visually confirmed by the floating of the ball 9 of the display device 10.

上記構成において、容器1内に液体が収容されていない
ときは、ボール9は下降してボール受け体7の棒状突起
7bに支承され、液体が収容されると、ボール9はその
水位に対応して水管6内を浮上し、表示窓15から水位
を視認することができるものである。
In the above configuration, when no liquid is contained in the container 1, the ball 9 descends and is supported by the rod-shaped protrusion 7b of the ball receiver 7, and when liquid is contained, the ball 9 corresponds to the water level. The water level can be visually checked from the display window 15 by floating inside the water pipe 6.

このように本発明の実施例の水位表示装置によれば、ボ
ール受け体7を別体に形成したので、ブッシングA5を
U字状に形成することができ、従来例にみられた2つの
ブッシングとジヨイントを接続する必要がなくなり、製
作が容易となり、コストも低減することができるという
効果がある。
As described above, according to the water level display device of the embodiment of the present invention, since the ball receiver 7 is formed separately, the bushing A5 can be formed into a U-shape, and the two bushings seen in the conventional example can be formed into a U-shape. There is no need to connect the joint to the joint, which simplifies production and reduces costs.

また、組立てにおいては、U字状のブッシングA5の段
状部5aにボール受体7を挿入し、ボール受体7のフラ
ンジ7aに水管6の端部を挿入して、ブッシングA5の
段状部5aと水管6の端部でボール受け体7を狭着する
ので、従来例にみられた2つのブッシングとジヨイント
による接続のねじれや漏れが生じる不具合をなくし、組
立性と信頼性を高くすることができるという効果がある
In addition, during assembly, the ball receiver 7 is inserted into the step part 5a of the U-shaped bushing A5, the end of the water pipe 6 is inserted into the flange 7a of the ball receiver 7, and the step part of the bushing A5 is inserted. 5a and the end of the water pipe 6, the problem of twisting or leakage of the connection caused by the two bushings and the joint seen in the conventional example is eliminated, and the assemblability and reliability are improved. It has the effect of being able to.

発明の効果 以上の実施例の説明から明らかなように、本発明によれ
ば、水位表示部を、透明の水管と、水管内を浮遊するボ
ールと、水管に両端に接続されたブッシングと、ブッシ
ングと水管とで狭着されたボール受け体とで構成したの
で、ブッシングをU字状に一体化することができ、ジヨ
イントを廃して組立性がよくなり、低コスト化すること
ができるとともに、信頼性を高めることができる。
Effects of the Invention As is clear from the above description of the embodiments, according to the present invention, the water level display section is made up of a transparent water pipe, a ball floating in the water pipe, a bushing connected to both ends of the water pipe, and a bushing. Since the bushing is composed of a ball receiver that is narrowly connected with a water pipe, the bushing can be integrated into a U-shape, and joints are eliminated, making assembly easier and lowering costs. You can increase your sexuality.

また、ボール受け体と形状が単純で製作し易やく、ブッ
シングと水管で狭着するので組立て易やく、かつ、ボー
ルを支承することができ、低コストで組立てがし易やく
信頼性の高し)水位表示装置を提供することができる。
In addition, the ball receiving body and shape are simple and easy to manufacture, and the bushing and water pipe are tightly connected, making it easy to assemble.The ball can also be supported, making it easy to assemble and highly reliable at low cost. ) A water level indicator can be provided.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief explanation of the drawing]

第1図は本発明の一実施例の水位表示装置の一部切欠側
面図、第2図は同要部の拡大側断面図、第3図は本発明
の水位表示装置を装着した電気湯沸かし器の外観斜視図
、第4図は従来例の水位表示装置の要部の側断面図であ
る。 1・・・・・・容器、5・・・・・・ブッシングA、6
・・・・・・水管、7・・・・・・ボール受け体、8・
・・・・・ブッシングB、9・・・・・・ボール、10
・・・・・・水位表示部。 代理人の氏名 弁理士 粟野重孝 はか16勇 1 図 イーー守11;1□ 1−・−グツシック°4 C−尿管 7ノL−ノL少111季・ B−〜−フーlソ、りε 1−−一才J−ル lo−−−4くイ立h1″1部 第 図 第 図
Fig. 1 is a partially cutaway side view of a water level display device according to an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is an enlarged side sectional view of the same main part, and Fig. 3 is an electric water heater equipped with the water level display device of the present invention. The external perspective view and FIG. 4 are side sectional views of main parts of a conventional water level display device. 1... Container, 5... Bushing A, 6
...Water pipe, 7...Ball receiver, 8.
... Bushing B, 9 ... Ball, 10
・・・・・・Water level display section. Name of agent Patent attorney Shigetaka Awano Haka16 Isamu 1 Figure E-Mamoru 11;1□ 1-・-Gutssic°4 C-Ureter 7-L-NoL 111ki・B-~-Fu lso,ri ε 1--1 year old J-le lo---4 Kui standing h1'' 1st part fig. fig.

Claims (1)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 液体を収容する容器と、前記容器内に連通する水位表示
部とを備え、前記水位表示部は、透明の水管と、前記水
管内を浮遊するボールと、前記水管の両端に接続された
ブッシングと、前記ブッシングと前記水管とで狭着され
、略中央部に棒状突起が、前記棒状突起の周囲に通液孔
がそれぞれ形設されたボール受け体とからなる水位表示
装置。
The water level indicator includes a container for storing a liquid, and a water level indicator communicating with the inside of the container, and the water level indicator includes a transparent water tube, a ball floating in the water tube, and bushings connected to both ends of the water tube. . A water level display device comprising a ball receiver which is narrowly attached between the bushing and the water pipe, and has a rod-shaped projection approximately in the center and a liquid passage hole formed around the rod-shaped projection.
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