JPH11267045A - Dehydrating and other use device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To safely dehydrate a small washing or the like by operating a switch through a vertical rod provided on the outer periphery of a hollow main body in such a manner as to freely move up and down to use the device when a cover is fitted to an upper end opening part of the hollow main body having a built-in rotating part such as a dehydrating bin and a mixer SOLUTION: In the case of installing a hydrating bin 19 in a hollow main body 1 to dehydrate a small washing, the small washing is thrown into the interior of the dehydratig bin 19 fitted to a rotating shaft 3a of a motor 3. Secondly, an outer edge part 18a of a cover 18 is fitted to an upper end opening part 1a of the hollow main body 1, and a holding part 20 provided on the lower surface of the cover 18 is fitted to the upper end part of the dehydrating bin 19 to block up. Whereupon, an operating piece 10a of a switch 10 of a driving part incorporated base 2 is turned on through a vertical rod 13 provided on the outer periphery of the hollow main body 1 in such a manner as to move up and down. After that, the dehydrating bin 19 is rotated to discharge the water of the small washing through a dehydrating hole 23 provided in the outer peripheral wall surface of the hydrating bin 19 to be collected in the bottom in the hollow main body 1 and discharged to the outside through a drain hose 17.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a dehydration and other application device which is useful for dehydrating small laundry or draining small amount of vegetables, and can be used as a mixer or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Hitherto, there has not been provided a device for easily dewatering small laundry such as a cloth, a handkerchief, and small underwear, or draining a small amount of vegetables in a kitchen.

[0003]

The dewatering of small laundry such as a cloth, a handkerchief, and small undergarments, or the draining of a small amount of vegetables is frequently performed every day, and is extremely troublesome work. In the case of an elderly person, complete dehydration or complete drainage requires time and effort, which may be even more difficult.

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, it is possible to safely dewater small laundry, drain a small amount of vegetables, etc., regardless of the location, while further monitoring the situation. It is an object of the present invention to provide a dehydration and other-purpose device that can be used as a mixer or the like used for crushing fruits and vegetables.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a base with a built-in drive unit, a rotating unit such as a dehydration tank and a mixer supported on the base with a built-in drive unit. A hollow main body, a lid adapted to fit into an upper end opening of the hollow main body, and a lower end supported on an operation piece of a switch provided in the drive built-in base, and provided on the outer periphery of the hollow main body so as to be vertically movable. An upper and lower rod extending from an upper end opening of the hollow body, and a pressing portion provided on the outer periphery of the lid and capable of pressing the upper ends of the upper and lower rods.

[0006]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view showing an embodiment in which a dehydration tub is mounted on a dehydration and other-purpose device according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 shows engagement between the bottom of the dehydration tub shown in FIG. 1 and a rotating shaft. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view, FIG. 3 is a front view of an embodiment in which a mixer container as an example of another application device is mounted, and FIG. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing mounting of a hollow body, a dewatering tank, and a mixer container on a vessel. FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a joining process of a driving unit built-in base and a hollow body. FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of a joint portion of FIG.

As shown in the embodiments of the drawings, the dehydrating and other application device according to the present invention comprises a dehydrating tub for draining small laundry and small amount of vegetables inside the hollow main body 1, and other components. As an application device, for example, a mixer for crushing fruits and vegetables is mounted.

First, the hollow main body 1 is formed as a hollow cylindrical body having an opening 1a at its upper end so that the dehydration tub and the mixer can be mounted therein. A built-in base 2 is provided and configured.
In addition, this invention is comprised in the magnitude | size and weight which the whole can be easily moved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a motor 3 is provided in the drive unit built-in base 2, and an engagement projection 5 formed on the periphery of a rotation shaft 3a of the motor 3 is provided. Is protruded from the center of the bottom 1b of the hollow body 1 while keeping the airtight state.

[0010] At the upper end of the rotating shaft 3a, FIG.
And, as shown in FIG. 4, for example, a gear-shaped engaging portion 4 is attached. Further, an appropriate number (three in the illustrated embodiment) of vertically long engagement projections 6 and a seal ring 7 are provided on the outer peripheral surface of the engagement projection 5 at different intervals. In the drawing, reference numeral 8 denotes a power cord, 9 denotes a rechargeable battery provided as needed, and 10 denotes a switch having an operation piece 10a formed on an upper portion.

At the center of the bottom 1b of the hollow body 1, there is formed a circular rising portion 11 for receiving the engaging convex portion 5 of the drive built-in base 2. Three matching recesses 12 are provided that match the pieces 6.

That is, the three matching recesses 12 are provided at different intervals so as to match the engaging projections 6, respectively, and are configured to fit only in a fixed positional relationship.

Specifically, the operating piece 10a of the switch 10 of the drive unit built-in base 2 and the lower end of an up and down rod 13 movably provided on the outer periphery of the hollow body 1 which will be described in detail later coincide with each other in advance. It is configured to

Further, another engaging projection 14 is provided on the upper portion of the outer periphery of the circular rising portion 11 at a position corresponding to the fitting recess 12. The engaging projection 14 is used for positioning a mixer container 15 described in detail later.

Further, a drain port 16 is provided at an appropriate position on the bottom 1b of the hollow main body 1, and the drain port 16 has a drain hose 1
7 are connected. It is configured to be able to drain to a predetermined place outside, for example, a kitchen sink.

Further, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, a lid 18 is provided that fits into the upper end opening 1a. That is, the lid 18
Is fitted to the upper end opening 1a of the hollow body 1.

Further, in the embodiment shown in the drawings, a dehydrating tub 19, which will be described in detail later, and a holding portion 20 for holding the upper end of a multi-purpose device having a rotating portion are provided rotatably on the lower surface of the lid 18. Is provided.

That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the holding portion 20 is attached to a support shaft 22 rotatably provided at the center of the lower surface of the lid 18 via a bearing 21 as shown in FIG. In the embodiment, a circular first holding portion 20a for holding an upper end of a dewatering tub 19 to be described later and a second holding portion 20b for holding a multi-purpose device to be described later, for example, an upper end of the mixer container 15, are provided integrally. .

As shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 4, the dewatering tub 19 is formed as a hollow cylindrical body having an open upper end and a closed bottom surface, and is provided on the entire outer peripheral wall surface. Many dehydration holes 23 are provided across. A plurality of the dewatering tubs 19 are prepared for dewatering small laundry items, draining a small amount of vegetables, and other purposes.

At the bottom of the dewatering tub 19, as shown in FIG. 2, a fitting portion 2 which fits a gear-shaped engaging portion 4 attached to the upper end of a rotating shaft 3a of the motor 3.
4 are configured.

When the dewatering tub 19 is mounted in the hollow main body 1 to dewater small laundry or drain a small amount of vegetables, the dewatering tub 19 is projected to the center of the bottom 1b in the hollow main body 1. The gear-shaped engaging portion 4 attached to the upper end of the rotating shaft 3 a of the motor 3 matches the fitting portion 24 formed at the bottom of the dewatering tub 19.

After the small laundry or a small amount of vegetables are put into the dewatering tub 19, the hollow body 1
When the outer edge 18a of the lid 18 is fitted to the upper end opening 1a of the lid 18, the outer periphery of the first holding portion 20a provided on the lower surface of the lid 18 at the upper end of the dehydration tank 19 is fitted. The upper end of the dewatering tub 19 is held.

Thereafter, when the motor 3 is operated, the dewatering tub 1 is moved through the engaging portion 24 adapted to the gear-shaped engaging portion 4 provided at the upper end of the rotating shaft 3a of the motor 3.
9 is rotated.

When the dewatering tub 19 is rotated, the small laundry or small amount of vegetables or the like put in the dehydration tub 19 is rotated, and the small laundry or small amount of vegetable is centrifugally applied. And the like are discharged from a large number of dehydration holes 23 provided on the outer peripheral wall surface of the dehydration tank 19, collected at the bottom 1b in the hollow main body 1, and discharged from the drain port 16 provided at the bottom 1b. The water is drained to a predetermined outside location, for example, a kitchen sink by the drain hose 17.

Next, the case where the present invention is used as a mixer will be described. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the mixer container 15 has a container fixing portion 2 at its opening.
5 is detachable by screwing.

That is, the mixer container 15 is formed in a cup shape having a bottom portion adapted to the second holding portion 20b rotatably provided on the lower surface portion of the lid 18;
A male screw 15a is formed on the outer periphery of the opening. on the other hand,
The container fixing portion 25 is formed in a substantially U shape having an upper portion opened to receive the opening of the mixer container 15, and the male screw 15 a of the mixer container 15 is provided around the opening.
And a female screw 25a that is screwed together, and both are integrally formed by screwing, and are further configured to be separable.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the container fixing portion 25 has a rotating shaft 2 at the center of its bottom.
6 is provided at the lower end of the rotating shaft 26, that is, at the outside of the container fixing portion 25, a fitting portion 27 that fits the gear-shaped engaging portion 4 provided in the hollow main body 1.
The hollow main body 1 is mounted on the inner periphery of a circular hanging portion 29 provided at an appropriate distance around the fitting portion 27.
A matching concave portion 28 is formed to receive the engaging convex piece 14 at the upper part of the outer periphery of the circular rising portion 11 provided at the center of the bottom 1b.

Further, a rotary blade 30 is mounted on an upper end of the rotary shaft 26 provided to penetrate the bottom of the container fixing portion 25.

When the mixer container 15 and the container fixing portion 25 having the above-described configuration are mounted in the hollow main body 1 and used as a mixer, first, the mixer container 15 and the container fixing portion 25 are removed from the hollow main body 1. Further, the container fixing portion 25 and the mixer container 15 are separated from each other. After fruits and vegetables are put in the mixer container 15, the mixer container 15 and the container fixing portion 25 are integrated.

That is, after the upper end opening of the container fixing portion 25 is fitted downward into the upper end opening of the mixer container 15, a male screw formed on the outer periphery of the opening of the mixer container 15 is formed. The mixer container 15 and the container fixing portion 24 are integrally formed by screwing a female screw 25 a formed on the inner periphery of the opening of the container fixing portion 25.

Thereafter, the container fixing portion 25 is inserted into the hollow main body 1 with the bottom thereof facing downward, protruded from the bottom 1 b of the hollow main body 1, and provided at the upper end of the rotating shaft 3 a of the motor 3. The gear-shaped engaging part 4 and the fitting part 27 attached to the lower end of the rotating shaft 26 penetrated through the center of the bottom of the container fixing part 25 are fitted.

As a result, the engaging projection 14 of the circular rising portion 11 in the hollow main body 1 and the matching recess 28 of the container fixing portion 25 are simultaneously fitted, and the container fixing portion 25 and the mixer container 15 are It is fixed inside the main body 1.

Thereafter, the upper end opening 1a of the hollow body 1 is formed.
When the outer edge portion 18a of the lid 18 is adapted to the above, the upper end portion of the mixer container 15, specifically, the outer peripheral surface of the bottom portion thereof is provided in the second holding portion 20 provided inside the lid member 18.
b, and the upper end of the mixer container 15 is held.

When the motor 3 is operated by operating the switch 10, the lower end of the rotary shaft 26 adapted to the gear-shaped engaging portion 4 provided on the upper end of the rotary shaft 3a of the motor 3 The container fixing part 25 via the fitting part 27
Is rotated, and the fruits and vegetables etc. put in the mixer container 15 are crushed and function as a mixer.

As described above, also in this embodiment, since the upper end of the mixer container 15 is held by the second holder 20b rotatably provided on the lower surface of the lid 18, the mixer container 15 When rotating, there is no so-called blurring.

The present invention further relates to a vertical rod 13 provided on the operation piece 10a of the switch 10 provided in the drive built-in base 2 so as to be vertically movable on the outer periphery of the hollow body 1.
Is supported, and the upper end of the upper and lower rods 13 is extended to the upper end opening 1 a of the hollow body 1.

That is, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, a guide hole 31 through which the upper and lower rods 13 are inserted is formed integrally with the outer periphery of the hollow main body 1, and the upper and lower rods 13 are vertically inserted into the guide holes 31. It is movably inserted.

Further, a pressing portion 32 capable of pressing the upper ends of the upper and lower rods 13 is provided on the outer periphery of the lid 18. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the pressing portion 32 is supported on the lid 18 side so as to be vertically movable, and has a convex portion 32 a on the lower surface portion inserted into the upper end of the guide hole 31.

The pressing portion 32 is always positioned upward as shown in FIG. 1 via the upper and lower rods 13 by the resilient force of the operation piece 10a of the switch 10, and is continuously pressed by a finger. Thus, the switch 10 can be kept connected.

Therefore, when used as a dehydrator or a mixer, it is necessary to hold down the lid 18 with a palm and simultaneously press the pressing portion 32 with a finger.

The fitting of the upper and lower rods 13 of the hollow body 1 and the pressing portions 32 of the lid 18 is determined by adjusting an appropriate distance between the inner periphery of the upper end opening 1a of the hollow body 1 at different intervals. And the outer edge 18a of the lid 18
In the same manner, the fitting is performed by fitting the fitting recesses 34 provided at different intervals.

That is, the engaging projection 33 and the matching recess 3
4 is not properly fitted, the lid 18 does not close properly, and if the lid 18 is closed properly, the upper and lower rods 13 of the hollow body 1 and the lid 18
Is configured so that the pressing portion 32 appropriately fits.

In the figure, reference numeral 35 denotes a lead switch provided for security as required, for example, connected in series with the switch 10, and in the embodiment shown in FIG. Circular rising portion 1 in hollow body 1
When the first engaging projection 14 and the matching recess 28 of the container fixing portion 25 are properly matched, they are connected by a magnet 36 provided at a fixed position of the container fixing portion 25.

That is, when the container fixing portion 25 is not set at the fixed position of the hollow main body 1, even if the switch 10 is operated by the pressing portion 32, the motor inside the drive built-in base 2 is operated. 3 is not driven.

In the drawing, the magnet 36 is provided only in the container fixing portion 25 as a mixer, but may be provided in the dewatering tank 19.

[0046]

According to the present invention, it is possible to safely carry out dewatering of small laundry and draining of a small amount of vegetables, regardless of the location, while observing the situation. The effect that can be used for other purposes is obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view showing an embodiment in which a dehydration tub is mounted on a dehydration and other-purpose device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the engagement between the bottom of the dewatering tub shown in FIG. 1 and a rotating shaft.

FIG. 3 is a front view of an embodiment in which a mixer container, which is an example of a multi-purpose device, is mounted and partially cut away to show a main part in section.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a dehydration tub and a mixer vessel attached to the dehydration and other application device according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a joining process of the driving unit built-in base and the hollow main body.

FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view of a joining portion between a driving unit built-in base and a hollow main body.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Hollow main body 1a Upper end opening part 2 Built-in base of driving part 10 Switch 10a Operation piece 13 Vertical rod 15 Mixer container 18 Lid 19 Dehydration tub 32 Pressing part

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A drive base, a hollow body supported on the drive base and having a rotating member such as a dehydration tank and a mixer built therein, a lid adapted to an upper end opening of the hollow body,
A lower end is supported on an operation piece of a switch provided in the driving base, and is provided on the outer periphery of the hollow body so as to be vertically movable and extends to an upper end opening of the hollow body. A dehydration and other application device, comprising a pressing portion provided to freely press an upper end of the upper and lower rods.