JPH0621725U - Corner dehumidifier - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] In a dehumidifier for a corner composed of an outer cylinder container, a mesh rack and a mesh lid, on the arc surface side of the front part and the arc surface surface of the rear part of the outer cylinder container, This prevents the occurrence of depressions due to pulling during curing of the ribs during injection molding so as not to hinder the printing display by curved surface printing or transfer, and stabilizes the support of the mesh rack for the outer cylindrical container. [Structure] By positioning the ribs on the inner wall surface of the outer cylindrical container supporting the mesh shelf to the inner wall surfaces on both sides of the outer cylindrical container, avoiding the front arcuate surface side and the rear arcuate surface side. It is possible to perform curved surface printing or print display by transfer on these arcuate surfaces. Both sides (3) of the outer cylinder container (a),
The mesh rack (b) is supported by the ribs (5 ') on the inner wall surface on the (3') side, and the mesh rack (b) is orthogonal to the support portions on both sides of the mesh rack (b). The gutter-shaped support column (16) that is projecting is brought into contact with the inner wall surface of the outer cylindrical container (a) with its open outer surface.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a dehumidifier that is placed on a corner portion of a closet, a clothes chest, a locker, a cabinet, a storage cabinet or the like to absorb moisture inside.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, many of these types are on the market, but each of them is composed of an outer cylindrical container, and a mesh shelf and a mesh lid supported inside the outer container. As an example of the support for the outer cylindrical container of the mesh rack, a plurality of supporting ribs are provided on the front and rear sides of the inner wall surface of the clam-shaped outer cylindrical container in plan view. (See Fig. 12.) However, when the outer cylinder container is injection-molded with plastic, when the injection plastic hardens, the ribs on the inner wall pull the surrounding plastic, so the outer wall of that part has ribs. There is a slight indentation along the ridge, which appears as a shallow vertical groove on the surface.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 In such a plan view, for the dehumidifying container of the clamshell-shaped outer container, the advertisement such as the product name, company name, and advertisement is displayed on the front side of the outer container and the handling precautions. Since the explanations such as "usually" are usually on the rear surface side, in the case where the rib for supporting the frame is on the front surface side or the rear surface side as described above, the groove formed by the rib For this reason, if the above-mentioned advertisement display or explanation display is printed on paper and attached, or if it is printed on plastic film and shrink-wrapped, Even if the influence is small, when the curved surface is directly printed or transferred onto the surface of the outer cylinder container, the recessed groove portion is not printed or transferred, so the influence is extremely large.

The present invention has been devised in view of such a point, and an object thereof is to provide a rib for supporting a mesh shelf on an inner wall surface of an outer cylindrical container in a dehumidifier for corners. The effect of the above shall not be exerted on the front side of the advertisement display of the outer container or on the rear side of the explanation display of handling, etc.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, a rib for supporting a mesh rack is provided on the inner wall surface of the outer cylindrical container, the front portion side of the advertisement display, or the rear surface portion of the explanation of handling etc. The problem is solved by avoiding the side and moving to both sides where these indications are not normally displayed.

[0006] That is, the present invention is a removal container configured by a clam-shaped outer cylinder container in plan view, a mesh shelf supported inside thereof, and a mesh lid to be crowned in the opening of the outer cylinder container. In the humidifier, a rib for supporting the mesh rack is provided on the inner wall surface corresponding to the surface on the side of the arc portion where there is no advertisement display or explanation display on the surface of the outer cylindrical container. Of the surface of this outer cylinder container, both sides without advertisement display, explanation display, etc. are parts avoiding the front arcuate surface side and the rear arcuate surface side, and in the above mesh rack, When this is supported on the ribs of the outer cylinder container, a gutter-shaped support column is provided at the center position of the edge frame on the front arc-shaped surface side and the rear arc-shaped surface side of the outer cylindrical container. And the inner wall surface of the outer cylinder container, and the top of the support column is located below the locking projection provided on the inner wall surface near the opening of the outer cylinder container. A gutter-shaped support column is used, with the lower part being thicker and the upper part being narrower toward the upper part, and vertical slits are provided.

[0007]

【Example】

 Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The corner dehumidifier of the present invention is used, for example, in a closet, a clothes chest, a locker, a closet, a storage room or the like where humidity is to be avoided. As a whole, it is a claw-shaped tubular body in plan view.

The corner dehumidifier (A) includes an outer cylinder container (a), a mesh rack (b) supported inside the outer cylinder container (a), and a mesh to be crowned in the opening of the outer cylinder container (a). The outer cylindrical container (a) on the mesh rack (b) contains, for example, a moisture absorbent (B) of calcium chloride, and the outer cylindrical container (a). A porous sheet (d) that does not allow the deliquescent liquid to pass through but does allow the moisture to pass through is attached to the opening surface of the sheet, and the sheet is sealed with a sealing material (e) formed by coating aluminum foil with plastic. The outer container (a), the mesh rack (b), and the mesh lid (c) are injection-molded from polyethylene, polypropylene, or the like.

The outer cylindrical container (a) is a cylindrical container having a clam shape in plan view, and the front side is formed with an arcuate surface (1) and the rear side is formed with an arcuate surface (2). On this arcuate surface (1), an advertisement display (1a) such as a product name, a company name, and other advertisements is displayed, and on the arcuate surface (2), explanations such as cautions for handling are displayed. Ribs for supporting the mesh rack (b) on the inner wall surface on both sides (3) (3 ') side with respect to the front arc surface (1) side and the rear arc surface (2) side. (5), (6); (5 '), (6') are provided so as to extend from the lower bottom surface (4) to the middle, and a locking protrusion (7) is provided at the upper end thereof. Has been formed. The ribs that support the mesh shelf (b) are provided with (5), (6), (5 '), and (6') at the positions where product names, company names, other advertisements, etc. are displayed and displayed. Both sides (3) and (3 ') side where there is no indication such as handling precautions. The position of the outer surface of the peripheral wall corresponding to the ribs (5), (5 '); (6), (6') on both sides (3), (3 ') side of the outer cylindrical container (a) during injection molding. When the ribs are hardened, pulling causes shallow recesses (5a), (5a '); (6a), (6a') in the vertical direction. (FIG. 20) Further, a flange (9) is provided around the upper opening (8), and inner wall surfaces of the front arc surface (1) side and the rear arc surface (2) side, respectively. Locking protrusions (10), (10 ') are formed near the central opening (8) of the.

The mesh rack (b) has a clam shape in plan view on the inner wall surface of the outer container (a), and the mesh floor (11) is provided with respect to the edge frame (12). A longitudinal support bone (13), a support bone (14) in a direction orthogonal thereto, and a parallel shape supported by the support bones (13) and (14) and parallel to the support bone (14). And a mesh plate (11a) having slit holes (15). At the center of the edge frame (12) in the direction of the supporting frame (14), gutter-shaped support columns (16) and (16 ') are provided so as to project upward. The trough-shaped support columns (16) and (16 ') are in the shape of a truncated cone with a thick lower portion and a thin upper portion, and vertical slits (17) and (17') are provided. It is provided. The tops of the support pillars (16) and (16 ') are closed (18) and (18'), and the lower parts are outwardly opened in an arc shape (19). Further, the edge frame (12) has a projecting edge (20) formed on the lower side, and this is the rib (5), (5 '), (6) of the inner wall surface of the outer cylindrical container (a), It is adapted to engage with the engaging projection (7) of (6 '). The mesh rack (b ') shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 is located in front of the mesh frame (b) shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 with respect to the edge frame (12) of the mesh floor (11) from both sides. It is provided with protruding walls (24) and (24 ') which are directed upwards toward the rear side and the rear side, so that when the mesh rack (b') is fitted in the outer cylindrical container (a), it is supported. Along with the pillars (16) and (16 '), they come into contact with the inner wall surface of the outer cylindrical container (a) to stabilize the mesh rack (b'). Further, the mesh rack (b ′ ′) shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 is different from the mesh shelves (b ′) shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 in comparison with the projecting walls (24) and (24 ′). The notch portions (25) and (25 ') are provided in the portion. Further, the mesh rack (b ′ ″) shown in FIGS. 12 to 14 has a structure for achieving further stability when fitted in the outer cylindrical container (a ′). The floor (11) is provided with two supporting bones (13 ') in the longitudinal direction (directions on both sides) on the lower surface of the mesh floor (11) with respect to the edge frame (12) on the front and rear sides. In addition to that, three supporting bones (14 ') in a direction directly intersecting with the supporting pillars (16) and (16') are provided between the supporting pillars (16) and (16 '), one on each side of the supporting pillars (14'), and further near the side end. One is provided for each step. On the upper surface of the mesh floor (11), projecting pieces (26), (26); (27), (27) that project upward when supporting pillars (16), (16 ') are also projected. Similar protruding pieces (28) and (28) are provided at positions apart from the pieces (26) and (27). Further, on the lower surface of the mesh floor (11), the protrusions (26 ') are located at the positions corresponding to the protrusions (26), (26); (27), (27); (28), (28). , (26 '); (27'), (27 '); (28'), (28 '). Further, ribs (29) and (29 ') are provided on the inner surfaces of the support columns (16) and (16') to reinforce them. The outer cylinder container (a ′) (FIGS. 15 and 16) into which the mesh rack (b ′ ″) having the structure shown in FIGS. 12 to 14 is fitted is the outer cylinder shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. In addition to the supporting ribs (5), (6); (5 '), (6'), supporting ribs (29), (29 ') are provided on the inner wall surface of the container (a) from the lower bottom (4). Is.

The net-like lid (c) has a claw shape in plan view, and a large vent hole (21) for ventilation is provided in parallel on the upper surface. The edge frame (22) is provided with a downwardly projecting edge (23), which allows the mesh lid (c) to cover the flange (9) of the opening (8) of the outer container (a). Be crowned.

In order to configure the dehumidifier (A) with the outer cylindrical container (a), the mesh rack (b), and the mesh lid (c) having the above-described structures, the outer cylindrical container (a) ), The mesh rack (b) is inserted with the gutter-shaped support columns (16) and (16 ′) facing upward. Due to this fitting, the mesh rack (b) has a projecting edge (20) projecting downwardly from the edge frame (12) thereof, so that both side portions (3) and (3 ′) of the outer cylindrical container (a) side. The ribs (5), (6); (5 '), and (6') projectingly provided on the inner wall surface of the are locked by the locking projections (7) at the tops of the ribs and supported inside. At this time, since the gutter-shaped support columns (16) and (16 ') come into contact with the inner wall surface of the outer cylindrical container (a) on the open side, in cooperation with the support by the rib (7), The shelf (b) is installed in a stable state. Moreover, the closing surfaces (18) and (18 ') at the tops of the support columns (16) and (16') are locking projections (10) that are provided on the inner wall surface of the opening (8) of the outer cylindrical container (a). ), (10 '), the mesh rack (b) does not easily move upward. The gutter-shaped supports (16) and (16 ') form an air passage between the gutter-shaped supports (16) and (16') below the open wall (19) with the inner wall surface of the outer container (a). Then, on the mesh rack (b) supported by the ribs (5), (5 '); (6), (6') in the outer cylindrical container (a), the calcium chloride hygroscopic agent (B) is placed. After storing, a porous sheet (d) is attached to the outer cylindrical container (a) on the surface of the flange (9) of the opening (8) and the top is sealed with a sealing material (e). The mesh-like lid (c) is capped on the flange portion (9) of the opening (8) of the outer cylindrical container (a) with the lower projecting edge (23) of the edge frame (22) to obtain a product.

In order to use the corner dehumidifier (A) of the product thus completed, first, the mesh lid (c) is removed from the outer cylindrical container (a). Then, the sealing material (e) is peeled off from the porous sheet (d) attached to the flange portion (9) surface of the outer cylindrical container (a), and the mesh lid (c) is capped again. . In this state, place it on the corner of the place where dehumidification is required, such as a closet, a clothes chest, a closet, or a storage cabinet. It is placed on the corner because the place is not obstructive and the claw shape in plan view makes it easy to place along the wall of the corner.

In the dehumidifier (A) in which the sealing material (e) is peeled off and opened, the moisture in the room allows the porous sheet (d) to penetrate through the through holes (21) of the mesh lid (c). Enters the inside and is absorbed by the calcium chloride hygroscopic agent (B). Moisture at this time is not limited to the upper surface of the calcium chloride hygroscopic agent (B), but a part of the moisture is generated from the gutter-shaped support columns (16) and (16 ') through the slit holes (17) and (17'). Through the lower opening (19), and is absorbed by the slits (15) of the mesh bed (11). The calcium chloride hygroscopic agent (B) absorbs moisture and deliquesces, and the deliquescent liquid is dripped below the mesh floor (11) of the mesh rack (b) and inside the outer container (a). Collect in. Even if the mesh floor (11) may be clogged by the deliquescent, the deliquescent liquid on the upper surface can be detected by the narrow gap holes of the gutter-shaped support columns (16) and (16 ') provided at the front and rear parts. (17) and (17 ') flow down. The deliquescent liquid is stored in the outer cylinder container (a), but even if the dehumidifier (A) is accidentally tumbled, the opening (8) of the outer cylinder container (a) is stored. Since the porous sheet (d) is adhered to the collar portion (9) of this, the deliquescent liquid does not flow out to the outside.

[0015]

[Effect of device]

 The present invention provides a mesh on inner wall surfaces on both sides of the dehumidifier, which has a clamshell shape in plan view and has neither an advertisement display nor an explanation display on the front arc surface side and the rear arc surface side. Since the ribs that support the racks are provided, when the ribs are cured during the injection molding of this outer container, the recesses formed on the surface at the corresponding positions are only on both sides, and the surface of the arc surface of the front part and Since there is no occurrence on the surface of the rear arc surface, and since these surfaces are smooth, the product name, company name, and other advertising notices on the front arc surface are displayed, and the rear arc surface is also displayed. The explanation of handling, cautions, etc. on the arcuate surface can be displayed without any trouble in curved surface printing or printing by transfer.

In addition, the mesh rack is supported by its edge frame on the ribs on the inner wall surfaces on both sides of the outer cylindrical container, and the gutter-shaped support columns provided on the front and rear sides of the edge frame are external. By contacting the inner wall surface of the cylindrical container, the mesh shelf can be installed in the outer cylinder container in a stable state together with the support by the ribs, and the mesh shelf can be installed above the mesh shelf. The movement is blocked by the locking projections on the inner wall surface of the outer cylindrical container, so that the top of the gutter-shaped support column is prevented from damaging the sealing material by the upward movement.

Further, the gutter-shaped support column of the mesh rack can be made thinner toward the upper side, that is, thicker at the lower side, so that a large air passage can be taken from the vertical slit, and thus, the moisture can be prevented. Can be greatly turned to the lower surface side of the mesh shelf, and the moisture absorption effect can be improved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a dehumidifier of the present invention in a disassembled state with a part cut away.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the dehumidifier of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the dehumidifier at a different portion (line XX-X in FIG. 6).

FIG. 4 is a plan view of an outer cylinder container.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing a cross section of a part of an outer cylindrical container.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of a mesh rack.

FIG. 7 is a front view showing a cross section (a line Y-Y in FIG. 6) of a part of the mesh rack.

FIG. 8 is a plan view of an alternative mesh rack.

FIG. 9 is a front view showing a cross section of a part of the mesh rack of the above.

FIG. 10 is a plan view of an alternative mesh rack.

FIG. 11 is a front view showing a cross section of a part of the mesh rack of the above.

FIG. 12 is a plan view of an alternative mesh rack.

FIG. 13 is a front view showing a cross section of a part of the mesh rack of the above.

FIG. 14 is a side view from the left side with a cross section of a part of the above mesh shelf.

FIG. 15 is a plan view of an outer cylinder container of another shape.

FIG. 16 is a front view showing a cross section of a part of the outer cylinder container of the above.

FIG. 17 is a plan view of a mesh lid.

FIG. 18 is a partial enlarged cross-sectional view showing the relationship between the mesh lid, the outer cylinder container, the sealing material, the porous seal, and the mesh shelf.

FIG. 19 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of a state where a mesh rack is supported by the ribs of the outer cylindrical container.

FIG. 20 is an enlarged sectional view of a rib portion of the outer cylindrical container.

FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view of a conventional outer cylinder container.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A corner dehumidifier B hygroscopic agent a outer container b mesh tray c mesh lid d porous sheet e sealing material 1 front side arcuate surface 2 rear side arcuate surface 3 side 3'side 5 rib 5'rib 6 rib 6'rib 7 locking projection 9 collar 10 locking projection 10 'locking projection 11 mesh floor 15 slit hole 16 support pillar 16' support pillar 17 slit hole 17 'slit hole 18 closed Face 18 'Closed face

Claims (4)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A dehumidifier comprising a clam-shaped outer cylinder container in plan view, a mesh shelf supported inside the outer cylinder container, and a mesh lid capped on the opening of the outer cylinder container. A corner dehumidifier characterized in that a rib for supporting a mesh rack is provided on the inner wall surface corresponding to the surface of the outer cylindrical container on which there is no notice or explanation. 2. A rib for supporting a mesh rack is provided on inner wall surfaces on both sides of the outer cylindrical container, avoiding the front arc surface side and the rear arc surface side. Dehumidifier for corners described. 3. The mesh shelves provided in the mesh shelves at the center positions of the edge frames of the front arcuate surface side and the rear arcuate surface side when the ribs are supported by the ribs of the outer cylinder container. -Shaped support column is provided, and the outer surface of this support column is brought into contact with the inner wall surface of the outer cylindrical container, and the top of the support column is provided, and the locking is provided on the inner wall surface near the opening of the outer cylindrical container. The dehumidifier for a corner angle according to claim 2, wherein the dehumidifier is located below the protrusion. 4. The corner-shaped support column according to claim 3, wherein the gutter-shaped support column is formed such that the lower part is thicker and the lower part is narrower toward the upper part, and slit holes are provided in the vertical direction. Dehumidifier.