JPH06254295A - Futon dryer - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain a futon dryer which is easy to set at drying operation and to stow after completion of drying operation and applicable to any size of futons and can exhibit an efficient drying performance throughout a wide range. CONSTITUTION:A futon dryer is provided with a warm-air supply device 5 inside, and foldable space forming arms 11 and 11' which are rotatably pivoted on the sides of the body 1, and a warm-air outlet 6 and a suction port 7 which lead to the warm-air supply device 5 are provided on the sides of the body 1. A support member 13 having air blow holes 19 is attached to the front ends of the arms 11 and 11'.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a futon dryer of a type in which hot air generated by a hot air supply device is supplied from a blowout port between a comforter and a futon to dry the comforter.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventionally known futon dryer is a type in which a breathable bag-like air mat is connected to an air outlet and the air mat is set between a mattress and a comforter to dry the futon. The thing is the mainstream. As shown in FIG. 6, this type of futon dryer has a warm air generating chamber 34 provided with a warm air generating device 33 inside a main body 31 by a partition plate 32, and an air mat storage chamber 34 whose front surface is closed by a lid 35. The structure is divided into. here,
The air mat 36 has a warm air outlet 37 protruding into the storage chamber 34.
It is connected to the tip of the storage device and is stored in the storage chamber 34 in a folded state when not in use.

[0003]

By the way, in such a futon dryer, setting and storing the air mat is very troublesome. In addition, since the size of the air mat is constant, there is a portion that is not dried with a large-sized futon, and conversely, with respect to a small-sized futon, the air mat protrudes and is inefficiently dried. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a futon dryer which can be easily set during drying and can be stored after completion, can be applied to futons of all sizes, and can provide efficient drying over a wide range.

[0004]

In order to solve such a problem, the present invention is provided with a hot air supply device including a blower, a drive motor and a heater, and the hot air generated by the hot air supply device is provided. A main body in which a blowout port for blowing out to the outside and a suction port for taking in air from the outside are opened, a first arm whose one end is rotatably supported by a side portion of the main body, and a first arm of the first arm A space forming arm formed of a second arm rotatably connected to a tip end of the second arm is provided, and a support tool having an opening through which warm air is blown is attached to the tip end of the second arm.

[0005]

According to the futon dryer of the present invention, the arm is interposed between the comforter and the mattress during use, and the comforter is lifted by the arm to create a space between the comforters, and warm air is supplied to this space. Then, the futon is dried. At this time, the space between the futons is further expanded by the support provided at the tip of the arm, and the warm air is blown through the opening formed in the support, so that the warm air is also supplied to the space expanded by the support. Therefore, it is possible to dry over a wide range. Also, when not in use, the arm is rotated and folded into the main body to be compactly stored.

[0006]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 and 2 are explanatory views showing a futon dryer according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view in a stored state, and FIG.
Is an internal cross-sectional view. Reference numeral 1 is a futon dryer main body, which is provided with a blower 2, a motor 3 for driving the blower, and a warm air supply device 5 including a heater 4, and the warm air supply device 5
A hot air outlet 6 that communicates with and an inlet 7 for introducing outside air are opened. Here, the hot air outlet 6 is opened in a recessed portion 1a provided on the lower front surface of the main body 1 in the housed state, and the recessed portion 1a is normally closed by a support 13. Further, the suction port 7 is opened in the upper portion of the main body 1 in the housed state so as to face the blowout port 6.
An operation unit 10 is provided on the front surface of the main body 1 and includes a power switch 8 and a timer switch 9.

Reference numerals 11 and 11 'denote a pair of left and right space forming arms provided on the side surface of the main body 1, a first arm 11a having one end pivotally supported on the side surface of the main body 1 and the first arm. And a second arm 11b that is rotatably connected to the distal end of the
The above-mentioned support 13 is pivotally supported between 6 and its base end 1
4 is provided on the side surface of the main body 1 in the vicinity of the concave portion 1a where the hot air outlet 6 is opened. Further, a horizontal rod 15 is laid horizontally between the joints 12 for reinforcement, and the horizontal rod 15 is used as a handle when carrying the main body when the arm 11 is folded and stored.

In other words, the arm 11 has a length sufficient for the size of the bed to be dried, but at the time of storage, the arms 11a and 11b are folded in two at the joint portion 12 and the base end portion 14 is rotated to rotate the main body. A compact storage form can be obtained by standing up along the side surface of 1 (FIG. 1). At this time, the support 13 provided on the tip portion 16 of the second arm 11b
Covers the recessed portion 1a of the main body 1 and closes the hot air outlet 6 to prevent intrusion of dust and the like and to prevent the main body 1 from being stored.
18 provided opposite to the leg 17 provided at the bottom of the
By this, the main body 1 functions so as to be stabilized.

A plurality of slits 19 are provided on the front surface and the bottom surface of the support tool 13, and the power switch 8 is erroneously turned on when the warm air outlet 6 is closed to accommodate the hot air supply device 5. Even when driven, the warm air escapes from the slit 19 to the outside, so that the warm air does not stay in the support 13 and can be used safely.

In the case of using the futon dryer thus formed, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, first, the main body 1 is placed so that the operating portion 10 faces upward, and the arm is placed on the futon L. 11 is extended in a state in which it is bent in a letter shape in a side view,
The quilt H is set over the arm 11 so that air does not escape. At this time, since the upper edge of the comforter H is positioned in the recessed portion 1a of the main body 1, it is possible to prevent the operation unit 10 and the suction port 7 from being accidentally covered with the comforter.

When set in this way, a space A is formed between the comforter L and the comforter H by the arm 11, and the warm air generated by the warm air supply device 5 when the power switch 8 is turned on is supplied to the warm air outlet 6 The futon is supplied to the space A to dry the futon. At this time, the space A is expanded by being further raised at the tip of the arm 11 by the support 13, and hot air leaks from the slit 19, so that the drying is performed over a wide area. Also, arm 1
Since the bent shape of No. 1 can be freely changed, it can be used regardless of the shape of the futon to be dried, and a constant drying ability can be expected at all times. Further, since the width between the arms 11 and 11 'is at least larger than the width dimension of the main body, the comforter H can be set to secure a space in the width direction, and the weight of the comforter can be sufficiently endured.

FIG. 5 shows a futon dryer according to another embodiment. The same parts as those in the above embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. The main body 21 has an upward slope 21a and a downward slope 21b formed on the front surface to form a substantially V shape in a side view, and the downward slope 21b is provided with an operating portion 10. Body 2
A pair of arms 11 are provided on the side surface of the support 1, and a support 22 is integrally formed at the tip thereof. This support 22
Is formed in a frame shape, and functions as a leg member that is located under the main body 21 and is stable when the dryer is stored. Further, at the time of use, the tip of the arm 11 functions as a supporting member for lifting the futon, and the warm air blows through the opening 23, and the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

The present invention is not limited to the above configuration, and various embodiments can be considered. For example, a hinge device capable of setting a predetermined angle or a stepless angle is used for the joint part 12 of the arm 11 in the above device, or a micro switch is provided at the hinge device or the base end part 14 of the arm 11 for use. When an abnormal load is applied to the arm 11, the switch detects that the arm 11 has been crushed, and based on this detection, the warm air supply device is stopped or the user is notified via a buzzer or the like. It is also possible. Also, various shapes of the main body are conceivable, and the same effect can be obtained even if the main body has a triangular shape in a side view or a curved surface.

[0014]

Since the present invention is constructed as described above,
This eliminates the hassle of drying the futon such as setting or storing the air mat, and can be easily performed. In addition, by varying the bent shape of the arm regardless of the size of the futon, the futon can be dried to a certain extent. Furthermore, when storing, the arms can be folded to obtain a compact storage form. In addition, since the support provided at the tip of the arm expands the space between the upper and lower futons during use, and hot air can be supplied further forward from the opening, efficient drying can be performed over a wide area. .

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing a futon dryer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an internal cross-sectional view of the futon dryer.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a usage pattern of the same futon dryer.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory perspective view showing a usage pattern of the futon dryer.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an internal cross-sectional view showing a conventional futon dryer.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Futon Dryer Main Body 5 Warm Air Supply Device 6 Warm Air Outlet 7 Suction Port 11, 11 'Space Forming Arm 11a First Arm 11b Second Arm 13 Support Tool 19 Opening Slit

 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of front page (72) Inventor Jun Nishina 1825 Amamiya, Sarahaku, Nagano Prefecture, MK Seiko Co., Ltd. Inventor Toshiyuki Wakui MK Seiko Co., Ltd. 1825 Amamiya, Aramiya, Sarahaku City, Nagano Prefecture

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A hot air supply device comprising a blower, a drive motor, and a heater is provided inside, and a blowout port for blowing out the hot air generated by the hot air supply device to the outside and a suction port for taking in air from the outside are provided. A main body that is opened, a first arm whose one end is rotatably supported by a side portion of the main body, and a first arm.
A space forming arm formed by a second arm rotatably connected to the tip of the second arm
The futon dryer is characterized in that a supporting tool having an opening through which warm air blows is attached to the tip of the arm.