JPH0842837A - Receptacle for cartridge tank - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve convenience by keeping in a handstand state a cartridge tank filled with oil and further keeping a tool for use in oiling together with the cartridge tank. CONSTITUTION:There are provided a tank accomodation recessed part 13 for accomodating at least part of the cartridge tank 11 with an oiling inlet cap of the cartridge tank 11 turned underside, and pump insertion recessed parts 15, 15 for insertion of a suction pipe 14A and a discharge pipe 14B both of the oiling pump 14. With the construction, the cartridge tank filled with oil can be kept in a handstand state, and the cartridge tank can easily be taken out, which is very convenient upon expiration of oil for a heater. Further, the oiling pump can be kept, being vertically held on a receptacle together with the cartridge tank. This saves the trouble of searching for the oiling pump floor with oil adhering to the oiling pump. Convenience can thus be improved.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cartridge tank cradle used in a heater such as an oil fan heater, and more particularly to a cartridge tank cradle suitable for storing a spare cartridge tank filled with oil. Regarding

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A heater such as an oil fan heater has a structure for supplying oil (kerosene) to a combustion section by using a cartridge tank, and the capacity of the cartridge tank is about 3.5 to 5. Because it is not so large, normal use of the heater requires refueling the cartridge tank about twice a week. In that case, if you fill the spare cartridge tank with oil and store it in a convenient place using the cradle for this spare cartridge tank, even if the cartridge tank built in the heater runs out of oil, Just replace it with a full spare cartridge tank,
It is very convenient to continue heating.

The conventional pedestal described above will be described with reference to FIG. 5. The pedestal body 1 made of synthetic resin.
Is provided with a tank housing recess 4 having an open upper surface for housing the lower portion of the cartridge tank 2 with the filler cap 3 of the cartridge tank 2 on the lower side.

[0004]

In the pedestal having the above-mentioned conventional structure, the pedestal body 1 is provided with the tank accommodating concave portion 4.
Therefore, when refueling the cartridge tank 2 indoors using the refueling pump, it is necessary to search for the refueling pump each time, or the floor is soiled with the oil attached to the refueling pump after the refueling. I was worried. In addition, when the filler cap 3 of the cartridge tank 2 is detached using the opening / closing tool, the opening / closing tool may be placed in an appropriate place after use and lost.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and makes it possible to store an oil-filled cartridge tank in an inverted state, and at the same time, to store a tool used during refueling together with the cartridge tank. , Is intended to improve usability.

[0006]

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION The present invention is directed to a tank accommodating recess for accommodating at least a part of the cartridge tank with the filler cap of the cartridge tank facing downward.
This structure is provided with a suction pipe of the oil supply pump and a pump insertion recess into which the discharge pipe is inserted.

Further, according to the present invention, a tank housing recess for accommodating at least a part of the cartridge tank with the filler cap of the cartridge tank facing downward and an opening / closing means for accommodating an opening / closing tool for opening / closing the filler cap of the cartridge tank are provided. It is a structure provided with a tool accommodating recess.

Further, according to the present invention, a tank accommodating recess for accommodating at least a part of the cartridge tank with the filler cap of the cartridge tank facing downward, and a pump insertion recess for inserting the suction pipe and the discharge pipe of the oil supply pump. And an opening / closing tool housing recess for housing an opening / closing tool for opening / closing the filler cap of the cartridge tank.

[0009]

In the cradle according to the first aspect of the present invention, by storing the cartridge tank in the tank storage recess, the oil-filled cartridge tank can be stored in an inverted state, the cartridge tank can be easily taken out, and the fuel pump By inserting the suction pipe and the discharge pipe of the pump into the pump insertion recess, you can store the refueling pump together with the cartridge tank in the pedestal stand, saving the trouble of searching for the refueling pump or cleaning the floor with the oil attached to the refueling pump. Improves usability by not worrying about getting dirty.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the cartridge tank is accommodated in the tank accommodating recess so that the oil-filled cartridge tank can be stored in an inverted state and the cartridge tank can be easily taken out. By storing the opening / closing tool for opening and closing the fuel filler cap in the opening / closing tool housing recess, it is possible to save the trouble of searching for the opening / closing tool, prevent the opening / closing tool from being lost, and improve the usability.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the cartridge tank is accommodated in the tank accommodating recess so that the cartridge tank filled with oil can be stored in an inverted state, the cartridge tank can be easily taken out, and the oil supply pump is also provided. By inserting the suction pipe and the discharge pipe of the pump into the pump insertion recess, it is possible to store the refueling pump together with the cartridge tank in the pedestal stand, save the trouble of searching for the refueling pump, and clean the floor with the oil attached to the refueling pump. There is no need to worry about getting dirty, and by storing the opening / closing tool that opens and closes the filler cap of the cartridge tank in the opening / closing tool storage recess, you can save the trouble of searching for the opening / closing tool and keep it in place. Is significantly improved.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings of FIGS. In the figure, reference numeral 10 denotes a cradle main body made of synthetic resin and having a substantially trapezoidal shape in a front view. In the cradle main body 10, the fuel tank cap 12 of the cartridge tank 11 is located on the lower side, and the cartridge tank 1
1 is provided with an upper surface opened tank housing recess 13 and a plurality of upper surface opened pump insertion recesses 15, 15 into which the suction pipe 14A and the discharge pipe 14B of the oil supply pump 14 are respectively inserted are provided. An opening / closing tool 1 provided adjacent to each other and for opening / closing the filler cap 12 of the cartridge tank 11 without soiling the hands 1
An opening / closing tool accommodating recess 17 for accommodating 6 is provided adjacent to the tank accommodating recess 13 and one pump inserting recess 15.

The tank accommodating recess 13 has a cap insertion groove 13A into which the filler cap 12 is inserted when the cartridge tank 11 is accommodated.
Both sides of 3A are formed one step higher than the bottom wall of the cap insertion groove 13A, and are tank receiving surfaces 13B, 13B with which the end surface of the cartridge tank 11 on the fuel filler side abuts.

The plurality of pump insertion recesses 15, 15 are
As shown in FIG. 3, the portion facing the tank accommodating recess 13 communicates with the entire heights of the pump inserting recesses 15 and 15, and the oil that has entered the pump inserting recesses 15 and 15 flows out into the tank accommodating recess 13. It is like this.

Further, the cartridge tank 11 is provided in the tank accommodating recess 13 of the cradle main body 10 with the filler cap 1.
By accommodating the lower part on the 2 side, the filler cap 12
The handle 18 attached to the end face on the opposite side is supported by the pedestal body 10 in an inverted state in which the handle 18 is located on the upper side. Reference numeral 19 is an attachment fitting for attaching the handle 18 to the cartridge tank 11.

In the above structure, the cartridge tank 11 filled with oil (kerosene) is stored in the tank storage recess 13 of the pedestal body 10, and the pump insertion recesses 15, 15 are provided.
The suction pipe 14A and the discharge pipe 1 of the oil supply pump 14.
4B are respectively inserted, the oil supply pump 14 is stood upright on the pedestal main body 10, and the opening / closing tool housing recess 17 houses the opening / closing tool 16 (see FIG. 2). In this state, the cradle main body 10 is installed in a place that does not disturb the corners of a room, a corridor, or the like.

When the cartridge tank of the heater currently in use runs out of oil, the cartridge tank 11 housed and stored in the cradle body 10 and the cartridge tank used in the heater are replaced by The heater can continue to operate.

According to the present embodiment, the cradle main body 10 made of synthetic resin is provided with the tank cap recess 13 for accommodating the lower part of the cartridge tank 11 with the filler cap 12 of the cartridge tank 11 on the lower side. At the same time, a plurality of pump insertion recesses 15, 15 into which the suction pipe 14A and the discharge pipe 14B of the oil supply pump 14 are respectively inserted are provided,
Further, the filler cap 12 of the cartridge tank 11
Since the opening / closing tool housing recess 17 for housing the opening / closing tool 16 for opening / closing is provided, by housing the cartridge tank 11 in the tank housing recess 13, the oil filled cartridge tank 11 can be stored in an inverted state, Moreover,
The handle 18 is located above the cartridge tank 11,
It becomes easy to take out the cartridge tank 11.

Further, the suction pipe 14A of the oil supply pump 14
By inserting the discharge pipe 14B and the discharge pipe 14B into the pump insertion recesses 15 and 15, the refueling pump 14 together with the cartridge tank 11 can be stored upright in the pedestal body 10, and the labor for searching the refueling pump 14 each time refueling can be saved. After the oil is supplied to the cartridge tank 11, there is no fear of soiling the floor with the oil adhering to the suction pipe 14A and the discharge pipe 14B of the oil supply pump 14.

By storing the opening / closing tool 16 for opening / closing the filler cap 12 of the cartridge tank 11 in the opening / closing tool housing recess 17 of the cradle main body 10, it is possible to save the trouble of searching for the opening / closing tool 16 each time refueling. The opening / closing tool 16 can be stored so as not to be lost, and the usability can be significantly improved.

In the embodiment described above, the cradle body 10 provided with the tank accommodating recess 13 is provided with the pump inserting recess 1.
Although 5 and 15 and the opening / closing tool housing recess 17 are provided, either one of the pump insertion recesses 15 and 15 and the opening / closing tool housing recess 17 may be provided.

[0022]

EFFECTS OF THE INVENTION Since the present invention is configured as described above, the oil-filled cartridge tank can be stored in an inverted state, and the cartridge tank can be easily taken out.
Not only is it very convenient when the heater runs out of oil,
The refueling pump can be set up and stored together with the cartridge tank, which saves the trouble of searching for the refueling pump each time refueling, and there is no need to worry about soiling the floor with oil adhering to the refueling pump.

In the cradle of claim 2, the cartridge tank filled with oil can be stored in an inverted state, and the cartridge tank can be easily taken out, which is very convenient when the heater runs out of oil. The opening / closing tool for opening / closing the filler cap can be stored together with the cartridge tank, which saves the trouble of searching for the opening / closing tool each time refueling and prevents the opening / closing tool from being lost.

In the cradle according to claim 3, the cartridge tank filled with oil can be stored in an inverted state, and the cartridge tank can be easily taken out, which is very convenient when the heater runs out of oil. The refueling pump can be set up and stored together with the cartridge tank, saving you the trouble of searching for the refueling pump each time you refuel, and you do not have to worry about soiling the floor with the oil adhering to the refueling pump. The opening / closing tool for opening / closing can also be stored, the trouble of searching for the opening / closing tool each time refueling can be saved, and the opening / closing tool can be prevented from being lost, thereby greatly improving the usability.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a cradle of a cartridge tank showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an outer appearance of a cradle in which a cartridge tank, an oil supply pump, and an opening / closing tool are also housed.

FIG. 3 is a vertical cross-sectional side view of the cradle in a state in which the cartridge tank is also accommodated.

FIG. 4 is a vertical cross-sectional front view of the cradle in the same state in which the cartridge tank is accommodated.

FIG. 5 is a vertical sectional side view of a pedestal showing a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Cradle Main Body 11 Cartridge Tank 12 Refueling Port Cap 13 Tank Receiving Recess 14 Oil Refueling Pump 14A Oil Refueling Pump Suction Pipe 14B Refueling Pump Discharge Pipe 15 Pump Inserting Recess 16 Opening Tool 17 Opening / Receiving Tool Recessing Recess

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A tank storage recess for accommodating at least a part of the cartridge tank with a filler cap of the cartridge tank facing downward, and a pump insertion recess for inserting a suction pipe and a discharge pipe of an oil supply pump. Cartridge tank cradle characterized by 2. A tank accommodating recess for accommodating at least a part of the oil filler cap of the cartridge tank on the lower side, and an opening / closing accommodating recess for accommodating an opening / closing tool for opening / closing the oil filler cap of the cartridge tank. A cradle for a cartridge tank, which is provided with. 3. A tank containing recess for accommodating at least a part of the cartridge tank with the filler cap of the cartridge tank facing downward, a pump inserting recess for inserting a suction pipe and a discharge pipe of an oil supply pump, and a cartridge tank. A cradle for a cartridge tank, comprising: an opening / closing tool accommodating recess for accommodating an opening / closing tool for opening / closing the fuel filler cap.