JPH11347339A - Dehumidifier - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a self-supporting, simply structured dehumidifier which can be used by installing it in a narrow space such as in a closet at an average household without the help of any other bracing object. SOLUTION: Both ends or one of the ends on one of the opposite sides of an almost square sheetlike object is internally folded, and both open ends of an envelope-like object with both open ends with through holes 5 punched out in foldable pieces 4a, 4b are at least partially closed. Further a plurality of cells I, II, III sectioned numbering two or more are provided in a direction connecting both closed ends, and fold parts 8a, 8b for folding are formed between the adjacent cells I, II, III to constitute an enclosure 2. In addition, a moisture absorbent beg 3 in which a moisture absorbent is sealed is stored in a flat baglike article with at least, one of the faces formed of a moisture permeable and non-water permeable sheet and is positioned in the cells I, II, III of the enclosure 2 in such a manner that the moisture-permeable and non- water permeable sheet face meets the cell walls, on the foldable piece 4a, 4b sides, which form the cells I, II, III.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a simple dehumidifier for use in ordinary households and offices, and more particularly to a dehumidifier which can be used by being installed in a small gap.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, from the viewpoints of efficiency of cooling and heating, energy saving or noise countermeasures, airtightness of general houses and offices has been attempted, and accordingly, generation of mold due to moisture and other new factors have been developed. Has been raised as an issue.

[0003] For this reason, dehumidifiers in which a hygroscopic agent such as calcium chloride is sealed in a synthetic resin container and the opening at the upper end of the container is covered with a moisture-permeable non-permeable sheet have been widely used.

However, in such a dehumidifier, the container constituting the dehumidifier generally has a length of 10 to 20 cm,
It is a box type with a width of 7 to 12 cm and a height of 8 to 15 cm,
The installation space needs a corresponding space. Therefore, for example, when used in a closet for storing futons or Japanese dance, it is necessary to pay attention not only to securing the installation space, but also when removing the futon from the closet, the dehumidifier is pulled out together with the futon, and In some cases, they fall and may be damaged.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention addresses the above-mentioned problems and provides a so-called dead space between the inner wall of the closet and the futon or the small gap between the inner surface of the drawer of the Japanese dance and the kimono. It is an object of the present invention to provide a dehumidifier that can be installed by using a dehumidifier and that can stand on its own without requiring any support from others.

[0006]

According to the present invention, the above-mentioned problems are solved as follows.

That is, according to the present invention, both ends or one end of one side of a substantially rectangular sheet are folded inward,
At least partially closing both open ends of the double-end open envelope having a through hole formed in the folded piece, and further providing a plurality of compartments by dividing the closed ends into two or more in a direction connecting both ends, In addition, a folding body is formed by forming a folding part between adjacent compartments, and a hygroscopic agent is applied to a flat bag-like material having at least one surface formed of a moisture-permeable and water-impermeable sheet in the compartment of the enclosure. A moisture-absorbent bag in which a moisture-permeable non-water-permeable sheet surface is stored so as to face a folded side of a chamber wall constituting the compartment.

[0008]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of the dehumidifier of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a developed plan view of an enclosure (2) constituting the dehumidifier shown in FIG.

The dehumidifier (1) of the present invention comprises a desiccant bag (3) in which a desiccant such as calcium chloride is sealed in a flat bag, and an enclosure (2) for storing the desiccant bag.

The enclosure (2) is constructed as follows.

That is, as shown in an exploded plan view in FIG. 2, one end of one side of a substantially rectangular sheet is folded inward, and a through hole (5) is formed in the folded piece (4a, 4b). Both open ends of the opened double-ended envelope are at least partially closed. Further, a plurality of compartments (I, II, III) are provided by dividing the closed ends into two or more in the connecting direction, and folding folds (8a, 8b) are formed between adjacent compartments. An enclosure (2) is formed.

In this embodiment, both ends of the sheet are folded, but the height of the folded piece may be increased and only one end may be folded. In the illustrated embodiment, both open ends of the open-ended envelope are closed with closing covers (7).

Each of the compartments (I, II, II) of the enclosure (2)
In (I), a moisture absorbent bag (3) is stored. The moisture absorbent bag body (3) is formed by enclosing a moisture absorbent in a flat bag-like material having at least one surface formed of a moisture permeable non-permeable sheet, and the surface of the moisture permeable non-permeable sheet constitutes the compartment. It is stored so as to face the folded side of the room wall.

The compartments (I, II, III) of the enclosure (2)
) May be provided with a window (9) for knowing the state of moisture absorption by the desiccant in the desiccant bag (3) as necessary. As the information of the moisture absorption state, for example, liquid level information of the deliquescence of a deliquescent hygroscopic agent such as calcium chloride,
Alternatively, the information may include color development information in the case where a liquid absorbing material of the deliquor or a substance that develops a specific color by the deliquor is mixed together with calcium chloride. Further, if the bag surface of the moisture absorbent bag body (3) facing the window (9) is made of a transparent sheet,
It becomes easy to visually recognize the information on the moisture absorption status.

FIGS. 3 and 4 are plan views showing the usage of the dehumidifier (1) of the present invention.

Generally, as shown in FIG. 3, the dehumidifier (1) of the present invention utilizes a folding part (8a) so that at least one compartment (I) can be replaced with another compartment (II). , III). Normally, as shown in the figure, it is used by being installed at a corner such as a closet as a right angle. Even if the back surface of the dehumidifier (1) is in close contact with the inner wall of the closet, the air containing moisture remains on the front surface, that is, the folded pieces (4a, 4a).
In the through-hole (5) of b) and the embodiment of FIG. 1, the enclosure (2) also enters through the opening (6) between the front ends of the two folded pieces,
The moisture-absorbing agent such as calcium chloride in the moisture-absorbing agent bag (3) is in contact with the moisture absorbing agent via the moisture-permeable and water-impermeable sheet facing the folded pieces (4a, 4b) to absorb moisture.

As another mode of use, as shown in FIG. 4, all the compartments (I, II, III) are folded so as to be substantially parallel to each other, under the kimono of the Japanese dance or of the Japanese dress. Between, or between the inside of the drawer and the kimono,
Alternatively, it is used by being inserted into a small gap between the inner wall of the closet and the futon.

In order to be used in such a folded state, the width of each folding part (8a, 8b) is required so that all the compartments (I, II, III) are almost parallel without difficulty. Is desired.

In the illustrated example, the width of the folding part 8b is larger than that of the folding part 8a.

Also, folding parts (8a, 8b) for folding
It is not always necessary that the folded pieces (4a, 4b) and the inner surfaces of the back surface are fixed to each other.

FIGS. 5, 6 and 7 are perspective views showing another embodiment of the dehumidifier (1) of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5, both folded pieces (4a, 4b) of the enclosing body (2) are formed so that the tips thereof overlap each other. (7) Instead of providing (see FIGS. 1 and 2), the inner ends of the open ends may be closed by fixing the inner surfaces.

As shown in FIG. 6, the folded pieces (4a, 4a)
The through-hole (5) of b) may be formed by forming a groove-shaped cut inward from the tip end of the folded piece, for example.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the folded piece of the enclosure (2) may be independent for each compartment (I, II, III).
FIG. 8 is a developed plan view of the enclosure (2) in FIG.

In this embodiment, the folds of each compartment are made into large folds (4a) and small folds (4b), and the latter is used as the lid of the former, and only the former has a through hole (4). 5) is drilled.

In the present specification, the sheet-like material as shown in FIG. 8 is also referred to as a substantially rectangular sheet-like material.

[0028]

The present invention has the following specific effects.

(1) Since it is a flat dehumidifier and has a folding part for folding, it uses a dead space in a small space of various storage spaces such as a closet, a Japanese dance, a closet, a clog box, etc. Can be used in various usage modes.

(2) Further, as shown in FIG. 3, by using a folding part for folding and installing it at an appropriate angle between the compartments, a flat dehumidifying device can be used. It can be made independent without the need for support.

(3) At least one surface of the moisture absorbent bag is formed of a moisture-permeable and water-impermeable sheet, and is stored and folded so that the sheet surface faces the folded side of the chamber wall constituting the compartment. Since the piece has perforated holes, the moisture-containing air passes through the perforated holes and efficiently passes through the moisture-permeable non-permeable sheet, so that the moisture is absorbed by the desiccant.

(4) Since the moisture absorbent bag is stored in each of the divided compartments, unnecessary movement of the moisture absorbent bag is prevented, and both ends of the enclosure are at least partially closed. This also prevents the moisture absorbent bag from falling off.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a developed plan view of an enclosure in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a usage mode of the dehumidifier of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a usage mode of the dehumidifier of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the dehumidifier of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the dehumidifier of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the dehumidifier of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a developed plan view of the surrounding body in FIG. 7;

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 dehumidifier 2 enclosure 3 moisture absorbent bag 4a, 4b folded piece 5 through hole 6 opening between tips of both folded pieces 7 closing piece 8a, 8b folding folded part 9 window I, II, III compartment

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A substantially rectangular sheet-like material having at least one of two opposite ends or one end on the opposite side folded inward, and both ends of an open-ended envelope-like material having a through hole formed in the folded piece at least partially. The enclosure is closed, and further divided into two or more in the direction connecting the closed ends to provide a plurality of compartments, and a folding part is formed between adjacent compartments to form an enclosure, In the compartment, a desiccant bag body in which a desiccant is sealed in a flat bag-like material having at least one surface formed of a moisture-permeable non-permeable sheet, a chamber wall in which the surface of the moisture-permeable non-permeable sheet constitutes the compartment A dehumidifier which is stored so as to face one side of the fold.