JPS6117424Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a portable time limit alarm that notifies you of the passage of a predetermined time limit in your vicinity.

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, time-limited alarms used in general households are generally timers with an alarm powered by a commercial AC power source. Therefore, with this conventional time alarm, the installation location is restricted by the power outlet and cord, making it inconvenient to place it nearby and using it, and the cord can also get in the way. It was hot.

This idea was devised based on the above circumstances.
The purpose is to create a structure that allows for a variety of installation positions without restrictions on the installation location.
To provide a portable time-limited alarm that can be placed nearby and used, is extremely convenient in practice, and has high durability and alarm ability.

The present invention will be described below with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawings.

In the figure, reference numerals 1 and 2 denote a pair of rotating members made of synthetic resin or the like, which are rotatably connected at an intermediate portion. In the case of this embodiment, this connection range is constructed by overlapping connection protrusions 1a and 2a that are integrally provided on both sides of the intermediate portions of rotating members 1 and 2, respectively, and passing the pivot 3 through this overlapped portion. There is. Therefore, the pair of rotating members 1 and 2 can rotate around the pivot 3. In this embodiment, in order to tilt the rotating member 1 when the pivot 3 is placed horizontally, the dimensional relationship shown in A and B in FIG. 5 is A>
In the figure, 4 indicates an end member attached to the shaft end to prevent the pivot shaft 3 from coming off. At least one of the gripping portion 5 and the groove 13 is provided on one end side of these rotating members 1 and 2 (this embodiment shows an example in which both are provided).
The other end sides are spaced apart from each other and face each other to allow rotation. In the case of this embodiment, the gripping portion 5 has protrusions 5a to increase its gripping force. Furthermore, grooves 13 formed opposite to each other in the rotating members 1 and 2,
As a preferable example, 13 is provided continuously from the gripping part 5, and is used when installing the alarm of the present invention by fitting or clamping on a rod-like member such as a kitchen or a string-like member such as a laundry string. It is something. Further, between the pair of rotating members 1 and 2, there is a spring 6 that urges the rotating members 1 and 2 in a direction in which the gripping parts 5 and 5 come into pressure contact with each other.
is interposed. In this embodiment, the spring 6 is a torsion coil spring around which the pivot shaft 3 is wound.
The spring is not limited to this, and a leaf spring or other spring may be used. Furthermore, a timer 7 with a sound alarm mechanism is provided on one of the pair of rotating members 1 and 2, for example on the other end side of the rotating member 1. The timer 7 may be of a mechanical type using a spring or the like as a driving source, or a battery type using a battery as a driving source, and its sound alarm mechanism may be a mechanism that makes a sound such as a bell or a buzzer. Note that this embodiment shows an example using a mechanical type having a bell. The timer 7 is fixed to a timer mounting portion 8 integrally formed on the other end of the rotating member 1 with screws 9. Further, the timer mounting portion 8 has an opening 8a facing the other end side of the other rotating member 2. Reference numeral 10 denotes an operating member for setting the alarm time limit of the timer 7, and in this embodiment, this operating member 10 is a rotary dial, and its mounting cylinder 1
0a is the rotating shaft 7 that winds the mainspring of the timer 7.
It is attached and connected to a. Furthermore, the rotary member 1 is provided with a time limit indicator 11 around the operating member, and the indicator 10a of the operating member 10 is attached to the time limit indicator 11.
You can now set an arbitrary time limit according to the time limit. Further, in the figure, 12 and 14 indicate measures provided in order to obtain more diversity in installation postures than in the case of this embodiment, although they are not necessarily required. That is, the measure indicated by reference numeral 12 is a Hyaku magnet attached to the outer surface of the other rotary member 2 with one side slightly exposed, and its magnetic attraction force is used to attach it to a vertical mounting surface, such as the outer casing or door of a refrigerator. It is used when installing the alarm of this invention in etc. Note that 15... refers to the relationship in which the Hyaku magnet 12 is placed on the other end side of the rotating member 2, so that even if the gripping part 5 side is pressed when the magnet is installed by suction, the suction may be released inadvertently. A convex portion for prevention is shown. Further, the measure indicated by reference numeral 14 is through holes that are opposed to each other and are provided through the rotating members 1 and 2, and these are fitted into nails or protrusions in the kitchen, etc., to install the alarm of the present invention. Occasionally used.

According to the portable time limit alarm having the above structure, when the necessary time limit is set in the timer 7 with the sound alarm mechanism by driving the operating member 10, the timer 7 with the sound alarm mechanism starts to sound when the time elapses. Then, the elapsed time is notified. In this case, the notification sound is reflected by the other end side of the rotating member 2 facing the opening 8a, so that the notification effect is high.

By the way, since the timer 7 with sound alarm mechanism of this time-limited alarm is mechanical or battery-powered, it does not require a cord that gets in the way unlike conventional alarms powered by a commercial AC power source. Therefore, it can be carried and used as desired.

In addition to being easily transportable, it is of course possible to install it nearby in a horizontal position as shown in FIG.
The gripping parts 5, 5 can grip a familiar member (for example, the user's clothes, etc., anywhere) with the force of the spring 6, and the concave grooves 13, 13 can grip a familiar rod-like member or string-like member. Or, it can be fitted and installed securely without the risk of it coming off inadvertently. Therefore, the alarm of the present invention can be installed and used nearby. Therefore, it is very convenient to use it by installing it near the user in this way.
In addition, in the case of this embodiment, since a permanent magnet 12 and a through hole 14 are further provided, by using these, it is possible to select the optimum installation posture according to the conditions of the installation site and install it closer to home. It's convenient. In particular, when the permanent magnet 12 is used, a memo describing cooking methods etc. can be sandwiched between the gripping parts 5 and 5 in the vertical installation position, and the memo can be placed nearby, which is very convenient in practice. It is.

Furthermore, since the pair of rotating members 1 and 2 of the alarm of the present invention are each biased by a spring 6, the external force that is applied during installation or other situations can be absorbed by the deformation of the spring 6. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an external force from directly acting on the timer 7 with the sound alarm mechanism, thereby improving its durability.

Moreover, in the case of this embodiment, the pair of rotating members 1,
2 is arranged so that the spacing gradually increases from the gripping parts 5 toward the other end side due to the spring 6, so when it is installed horizontally as shown in FIG. 5, the rotating member 1 is tilted. Ru. By the way, since the rotating member 1 is provided with a time limit indicator 11, this indicator 11
can be seen very easily due to the above-mentioned slope.

Note that although the above embodiment is configured as described above,
In carrying out the present invention, the specific structure, shape, position, etc. of the rotating member, the gripping part, the spring, the timer with sound alarm mechanism, the opening, etc. will be the same as in the above-mentioned embodiment, unless it is contrary to the gist of the invention. Of course, various configurations and implementations can be made without being restricted.

Therefore, according to the present invention, there is no need for a cord as in the past, so it can be easily carried and installed without getting in the way.
A variety of installation positions can be obtained, such as a horizontal position or a suspended position using the gripping part or groove. That is, for these reasons, the alarm of the present invention is extremely convenient in practice because it can be placed close to the user. In addition, the spring for applying the biting force absorbs external force and prevents the external force from directly acting on the timer with sound alarm mechanism.Also, the alarm sound is reflected by the rotating member, so the alarm effect is high. play.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a plan view, FIG. 2 is a bottom view, FIG. 3 is a vertical sectional view, and FIGS. 4 and 5 are side views in different states. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 2... Rotating member, 5... Holding part, 6... Spring, 7... Timer with sound alarm mechanism, 8a... Opening, 10... Operating member, 13... Concave groove.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A pair of rotating members that are rotatably connected at the intermediate portion, have at least one of a gripping portion and a groove on one end, and are spaced apart from each other on the other end, and a pair of rotating members provided between these rotating members. In order to bias the rotating members in a direction in which the gripping parts are brought into pressure contact with each other, an opening provided at the other end of one of the rotating members faces the other end of the other rotating member, and this opening. A portable time-limited alarm comprising a mechanical or battery-powered timer with an audible alarm mechanism attached to the other end of the one rotating member.