WO2019244404A1 - ペット用温度調節装置 - Google Patents

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WO2019244404A1
WO2019244404A1 PCT/JP2019/007255 JP2019007255W WO2019244404A1 WO 2019244404 A1 WO2019244404 A1 WO 2019244404A1 JP 2019007255 W JP2019007255 W JP 2019007255W WO 2019244404 A1 WO2019244404 A1 WO 2019244404A1
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藤岡　弘誉
篤史 長濃
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
    • A01K1/00—Housing animals; Equipment therefor
    • A01K1/015—Floor coverings, e.g. bedding-down sheets ; Stable floors
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F13/00—Details common to, or for air-conditioning, air-humidification, ventilation or use of air currents for screening
    • F24F13/22—Means for preventing condensation or evacuating condensate

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  • the present invention relates to a temperature control device for pets.
  • This application claims the priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2018-117994 filed on June 21, 2018, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
  • Patent Literature 1 discloses a small animal cooling device including a heat conductor, a thermoelectric conversion element that adjusts the temperature of the heat conductor, a radiator that radiates heat of the thermoelectric conversion element, and a fan that blows the radiator. Is disclosed.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a temperature control device for a pet that can further suppress the occurrence of discomfort and trouble due to a liquid such as water on a heat conductor.
  • the temperature control device for a pet includes a heat conductor, a thermoelectric conversion element that adjusts the temperature of the heat conductor, and a radiator that radiates heat of the thermoelectric conversion element, A heat conductor, a sheet-like sheet portion provided at a first end of the heat conductor, and a mounting portion provided at a second end of the heat conductor, to which the thermoelectric conversion element is mounted. And an infiltration preventing portion provided between the seat portion and the attaching portion to prevent water from entering from the first end to the second end.
  • FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the temperature control device for pets taken along line III-III in FIG. 1. It is a figure for explaining an example of the shape of a heat conductor. It is a figure for explaining another example of the shape of a heat conductor. It is a figure for explaining still another example of the shape of a heat conductor.
  • FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the pet temperature controller taken along line VII-VII in FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an example of a configuration of an intake path and an exhaust path. It is a figure for explaining other examples of composition of an intake way and an exhaust way. It is a figure for explaining another example of composition of an intake way and an exhaust way. It is a figure for explaining another example of composition of an intake way and an exhaust way. It is a figure for explaining another example of composition of an intake way and an exhaust way. It is a figure for explaining another example of composition of an intake way and an exhaust way. It is a figure for explaining an example of the composition which screws a heat conductor and a heat sink. It is a figure for explaining other examples of the composition which screws a heat conductor and a heat sink. It is a figure for explaining another example of composition of screwing a heat conductor and a heat sink.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example of a pet temperature control device according to the present embodiment, as viewed from the left rear side.
  • FIG. 2 is a left side view of the temperature control device for pets.
  • the temperature control device for pet 100 has a base 1, a heat conductor 2, and a housing 3.
  • the base 1 supports the heat conductor 2 and the housing 3.
  • the housing 3 has a rounded rectangular parallelepiped shape, and partially covers the base 1 and the heat conductor 2.
  • the portion of the heat conductor 2 exposed from the housing 3 is a sheet-like sheet portion 2c on which pets such as cats and dogs ride and rest or rest.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an internal configuration of the housing 3 of FIG.
  • FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line III-III of FIG.
  • FIG. 3 shows a configuration of a main part, and a duct member, an electronic control box 13, and the like, which will be described later, are removed.
  • the above-mentioned sheet portion 2 c is provided on the first end 2 a side of the heat conductor 2. As described above, the upper surface of the sheet portion 2c of the heat conductor 2 is exposed from the housing 3. In the present embodiment, the surface (top surface in FIGS. 3 and 4) of the sheet portion 2 c on which the pet rides in the heat conductor 2 is referred to as the surface of the heat conductor 2. The surface of the heat conductor 2 on the sheet portion 2c side of the housing 3 is referred to as a front surface 3z.
  • the second end 2b side of the heat conductor 2 has an L-shape and rises with respect to the sheet 2c provided on the first end 2a side.
  • a mounting portion 2 d for mounting the Peltier element 4, the heat sink 5, and the like is provided on a rising portion of the heat conductor 2 on the second end 2 b side.
  • an infiltration preventing portion 2e for preventing intrusion of water or the like from the sheet portion 2c side to the second end portion is provided.
  • the infiltration preventing portion 2e in the present embodiment has a configuration in which a step portion 2f formed so that the second end 2b side is higher than the sheet portion 2c is provided.
  • a first water storage section 7 is provided below the mounting section 2d, the Peltier element 4, and the heat sink 5 for storing dewed water around the Peltier element 4, particularly around the mounting section 2d of the heat conductor 2.
  • a second water storage section 8 for storing water overflowing from the first water storage section 7 is provided adjacent to the first water storage section 7. Details of the first water storage unit 7 and the second water storage unit 8 will be described later.
  • the dew water that has entered the recess at the root of the step 2f spreads along the recess due to surface tension. Can be suppressed from flowing out to the sheet portion 2c.
  • drainage portions 2m are provided at both ends of the step portion 2f provided on the first end side of the intrusion prevention portion 2e.
  • the drain 2m is a cutout provided at both ends of the step 2f, and communicates with the outside of the housing 3 through the drain 2m.
  • the condensed water spread along the can be drained to the outside.
  • the configuration of the drain section 2m is not particularly limited as long as the water that has reached the step section 2f can be discharged to the outside.
  • the configuration of the infiltration preventing portion 2e is not limited to the step portion 2f, and includes, for example, the configurations shown in FIGS.
  • FIGS. 5 to 7 are views showing other examples of the intrusion prevention unit 2e.
  • the infiltration preventing portion 2e shown in FIG. 5 is obtained by changing the step portion 2f to a groove 2g.
  • a groove 2g for example, even if the liquid flowing from the sheet portion 2c tries to move, water can be stored in the groove 2g, so that water from the sheet portion 2c side to the second end portion 2b side, particularly, the inside of the housing 3 Can be prevented from entering.
  • the second end 2b side may be higher than the first end 2a side. In this case, water can be prevented from entering the inside of the housing 3. .
  • the infiltration preventing portion 2e shown in FIG. 6 has a configuration in which a plurality of steps 2h are provided so that the second end 2b side is gradually higher than the first end 2a side.
  • the number of steps is not particularly limited. This makes it possible to prevent water from penetrating from the sheet portion 2c side to the second end portion 2b side, particularly to the inside of the housing 3, as compared with the case where the step preventing portion 2f is provided in the permeation preventing portion 2e.
  • the infiltration preventing portion 2e shown in FIG. 7 has a configuration in which an inclined step portion 2i is provided so that the second end portion 2b side is gradually increased in the step portion 2f. This makes it possible to prevent water from penetrating from the sheet portion 2c side to the second end portion 2b side, particularly to the inside of the housing 3, as compared with the case where the step preventing portion 2f is provided in the permeation preventing portion 2e.
  • the housing 3 includes an attachment portion 2d for the heat conductor 2, an intrusion prevention portion 2e (step portion 2f) for the heat conductor 2, a Peltier element 4, a heat sink 5, a fan 6, a first water storage portion 7, and a second water storage portion.
  • the water storage unit 8 is stored.
  • the Peltier element 4 is a thermoelectric conversion element for cooling the heat conductor 2, and is attached so as to be in contact with the back side of the attachment portion 2 d of the heat conductor 2.
  • the heat conductor 2 is preferably formed from a plate made of a heat conductive material such as aluminum, copper, steel, and stainless steel. In consideration of conductivity, workability, cost, and the like, it is more preferable to use an aluminum plate made of an aluminum plate.
  • the seat 2c can provide a comfortable temperature environment for the pet by transmitting the heat of the Peltier element 4 and adjusting the temperature.
  • the Peltier device 4 can adjust cooling and heating by changing the direction and intensity of the current.
  • the shape of the mounting portion 2d of the heat conductor 2 is preferably adjusted to the size of, for example, the Peltier element 4, the heat sink 5, and the like. Is more preferred.
  • the heat sink 5 is a radiator that radiates heat of the Peltier element 4 and is installed so as to be in contact with the Peltier element 4.
  • the heat sink 5 has a rectangular plate-like portion 5a and a plurality of fins 5b extending vertically from the plate-like portion 5a and aligned substantially parallel to the long sides of the plate-like portion 5a.
  • the plate portion 5 a of the heat sink 5 is in contact with the Peltier element 4.
  • the fan 6 is installed so as to face the fins 5b of the heat sink 5, and blows the heat sink 5 to air-cool.
  • the fins 5b are aligned substantially in parallel with the long sides of the plate-shaped portion 5a in the heat sink 5 is described.
  • the Peltier element 4 and the heat sink 5 are attached to the attachment portion 2d of the heat conductor 2, it is not limited, but may be fixed with a fixing tool such as a screw, a screw, or a nail. Note that screwing, which is an example of mounting (fixing) the heat sink 5 and the mounting portion 2d of the heat conductor 2, will be described later.
  • a part of the heat sink 5 is located in the first water reservoir 7 so as to be in contact with the water stored in the first water reservoir 7.
  • an extension 5 c extending downward from the heat sink 5 is provided, and the extension 5 c is contacted with water accumulated in the first water storage 7 so as to contact the water. 1 is located in the water reservoir 7.
  • the present invention is not limited to the configuration in which the extension portion 5c is provided.
  • the heat sink 5 itself is expanded downward, and the first water storage portion 7 is configured such that the lower portion of the heat sink 5 contacts the water stored in the first water storage portion 7. May be located within.
  • the mounting portion 2d of the heat conductor 2 is provided separately from the housing 3 (especially the front surface 3z), and an air layer 9 is provided between the mounting portion 2d and the housing 3.
  • the air layer 9 is a space between the housing 3 (particularly, the front surface 3z) and the mounting portion 2d.
  • a heat insulating member 10a is provided on the front surface (the surface opposite to the Peltier element 4) of the mounting portion 2d of the heat conductor 2, and a heat insulating member is provided on the upper surface (surface) of the infiltration preventing portion 2e.
  • a heat insulating member 10c is provided on the lower surface (back surface) of the intrusion prevention portion 2e.
  • These heat insulating members 10a, 10b, and 10c may be provided so as to cover at least a part of the mounting portion 2d and the intrusion preventing portion 2e.
  • a heat insulating member is provided so as to contact and cover the entire mounting portion 2d.
  • the heat insulating members 10a and 10b are sheet-like heat insulating materials attached to the attachment portion 2d and the intrusion prevention portion 2e with an adhesive or the like, and the heat insulation member 10c is formed of the intrusion prevention portion 2e and the sheet portion 2c.
  • the heat insulating material layer provided below is formed of, for example, styrene foam, but is not limited thereto.
  • the housing 3 is disposed so as to cover the infiltration preventing portion 2 e of the heat conductor 2, and the housing 3 is provided at an end (the lower end of the front surface 3 z in FIG. 4) in contact with the surface of the sheet 2 c of the heat conductor 2.
  • the seal member 11 is disposed.
  • the seal member 11 can be formed by applying a silicone sealant, for example. This can further prevent the liquid such as urine or water of the pet from entering the housing 3 from the sheet portion 2c side. Therefore, it is possible to prevent pet urine and the like from entering the first water storage section 7 and the like provided in the housing 3.
  • the sheet portion 2c of the heat conductor 2 extends so as to cover at least a part of the side surface of the base 1.
  • the portion extending from the sheet portion 2c is bent from the front surface to the rear surface, has a rounded shape, and forms a covering portion 2j that covers the side surface of the base 1.
  • it has a seamless structure up to the covering portion 2j where the sheet portion 2c of the heat conductor 2 extends.
  • the side surface of the base 1 may be exposed from the covering portion 2j of the sheet portion 2c, and in this case, it is preferable that the side surface of the base 1 be depressed inward from the covering portion 2j of the sheet portion 2c.
  • the seat portion 2c extends to the back surface of the base 1.
  • the sheet portion 2c further extends from the covering portion 2j, is bent toward the base 1, extends to the back surface of the base 1, and forms a bent portion 2k.
  • the bent portion 2k may be fitted to the base 1, for example.
  • the covering portion 2j and the bent portion 2k of the heat conductor 2 in which the sheet portion 2c is extended can have a structure in which water, urine, and the like hardly enter the inside of the base 1.
  • a heat insulating member 10c, a heater 32, and an insulating sheet 33 are laminated in this order from the base 1 side, and are supported by the base 1.
  • the heater 32 heats the seat 2c.
  • the seat portion 2c can be heated only by the heater 32 without operating the Peltier element 4.
  • the heater 32 and the Peltier element 4 can be used together to heat the sheet portion 2c. Examples of the heater 32 include a sheet-like aluminum heater.
  • the heat insulating member 10c is for suppressing heat dissipation in the sheet portion 2c and the heater 32, and is formed of, for example, styrene foam, and is formed integrally with the heat insulating member 10c provided below the intrusion prevention portion 2e. .
  • the insulating sheet 33 insulates the sheet portion 2c from the heater 32, and is formed of an insulating resin or the like.
  • FIG. 8 is a sectional view taken along line VII-VII of FIG.
  • an electronic control box 13 As shown in FIG. 8, an electronic control box 13, an intake path 22, and exhaust paths 24a and 24b are further provided inside the housing 3.
  • the intake path 22 is formed by the first duct forming members 21a and 21b and is spatially isolated.
  • the first duct forming members 21a and 21b are housed in the housing 3.
  • the intake path 22 is spatially isolated from the housing 3.
  • the exhaust passages 24a and 24b are provided so as to branch right and left of the intake passage 22.
  • the exhaust passages 24a and 24b are formed by first duct forming members 21a and 21b and second forming members 23a and 23b, and are spatially isolated.
  • the first duct forming members 21a and 21b and the second forming members 23a and 23b forming the exhaust passages 24a and 24b are housed in the housing 3.
  • the exhaust paths 24 a and 24 b are spatially isolated from the housing 3.
  • the first duct forming members 21a and 21b and the second forming members 23a and 23b are integrally formed as one duct member.
  • the configuration is not limited. , The first duct forming member and the second forming member may be formed separately, and each of the duct forming members 21a, 22b, 23a, and 23b may be individually formed, and the like. Any configuration may be used as long as it can separate the housing 3 from the intake passage 22 and the exhaust passages 24a and 24b.
  • air A is drawn into the fan 6 from the outside through the air inlet 3a formed in the housing 3 and through the air intake path 22.
  • the exhausted air B is blown from the fan 6 as shown by the arrow B, is heated by air cooling the heat sink 5, passes through exhaust passages 24 a and 24 b provided on the left and right sides of the intake passage 22, and passes through the housing 3.
  • the air is exhausted from exhaust ports 3b and 3c formed on the left and right of the intake port 3a.
  • the intake path 22 and the exhaust paths 24a and 24b are separately formed, and the air A to be sucked and the air B to be exhausted pass through different paths.
  • the configuration of the intake path and the exhaust path is not limited to this, and other examples will be described later.
  • the electronic control box 13 houses electronic control devices for controlling the operation of the pet temperature control device such as a power supply board and a control board.
  • the electronic control box 13 is housed in the housing 3.
  • the electronic control box 13 includes an intake path 22 formed by first duct forming members 21a and 21b, and first duct forming members 21a and 21b.
  • the electronic control box 13 is installed in the internal space of the housing 3 isolated from the exhaust passages 24a and 24b formed by the second forming members 23a and 23b.
  • the electronic control box 13 is not exposed to the air heated by the heat sink 5, and Can prevent the electronic control device from being damaged.
  • the electronic control box 13 is provided separately from a first water storage section 7 and a second water storage section 8 to be described later. Contact can be suppressed, and damage to the electronic control device due to water can be prevented.
  • the electronic control box 13 has a configuration in which cup-shaped members 13a and 13b of the same shape are overlapped, and an electronic control device is stored in a space therebetween. As described above, since the cup-shaped members having the same shape are used, only one set of molds is required for manufacturing the cup-shaped members, and the cost can be reduced. In each of the cup-shaped members 13a and 13b, a board to which an electronic component is attached can be stored as an electronic control device. In addition, by adjusting the arrangement such that the heights of the electronic components are staggered when the cup-shaped members 13a and 13b are superimposed on the board in each of the cup-shaped members 13a and 13b, Electronic control equipment can be stored compactly. Further, since the electronic control device is housed in the electronic control box 13, the electronic control box 13 prevents the electronic control box 13 from being exposed to external air and moisture, and can prevent damage due to heat and moisture. The configuration of the electronic control box is not limited to this.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an example of the configuration of the first water storage unit 7 and the second water storage unit 8.
  • each of the first water storage 7 and the second water storage 8 (8a, 8b) has a side wall around the water storage so that water can be stored.
  • the 1st water storage part 7 and the 2nd water storage part 8 (8a * 8b) are provided adjacently.
  • guide portions 7a and 7b lower than the other side walls in the first water storage section 7 are provided on the side wall of the first water storage section 7 adjacent to the second water storage section 8.
  • the guiding parts 8c, 8d lower than the other side walls in the second water storage part 8 (8a, 8b). are provided at positions corresponding to the guide portions 7a and 7b.
  • the guide portion 7a (7b) is provided so as to overlap the guide portion 8c (8d), and the guide portions 7a and 7b are provided via the guide portions 7a and 7b. Water overflowing from the first water storage section 7 exceeding the height of 7b is guided to the second water storage section 8 (8a, 8b).
  • the configuration of the guide portions 7a and 7b and the guide portions 8c and 8d is not particularly limited as long as the shape can guide water from the first water storage portion 7 to the second water storage portion 8.
  • the first water storage 7, the guides 7a and 7b, the second water storage 8 (8a and 8b), and the guides 8c and 8d may be integrally formed by one member.
  • the number of water storage units is not particularly limited, and a plurality of water storage units may be provided, such as providing a third water storage unit for storing water overflowing from the second water storage unit.
  • the first water storage section 7 is located in the vicinity of the heat sink 5 that can be high in temperature, it is preferable that the first water storage section 7 be formed of a flame-retardant member.
  • first water storage section 7 and the second water storage section 8 (8a, 8b) are arranged in, for example, exhaust passages 24a, 24b formed by the duct forming members 21a, 23a, 21b, 23a. Is preferred.
  • the water stored in the first water storage section 7 and the second water storage section 8 comes into contact with the air heated and exhausted by the heat sink 5, so that evaporation is promoted.
  • a part of the heat sink 5 may be brought into contact with the water stored in the first water storage part 7 and the second water storage part 8. In this case, since the heat of the heat sink 5 directly contacts the water stored in the first water reservoir 7 and the second water reservoir 8, evaporation is further promoted.
  • the heat insulating members 10a, 10b, and 10c are provided in the attachment portion 2d and the infiltration prevention portion 2e of the heat conductor 2 as described above, the first water storage portion 7 and the second water storage portion 8 Insulated. This prevents the exhausted air and the heat from the heat sink 5 from being transferred to the heat conductor 2 to increase the temperature. For this reason, it is possible to further suppress a decrease in the cooling of the sheet portion 2c by the Peltier element 4.
  • FIGS. 10 to 14 are diagrams showing examples of the intake path and the exhaust path.
  • An example shown in FIG. 10 is different from the first embodiment in that a fan 6 is disposed on the left side of the heat sink 5 so that the fan 6 blows air from left to right.
  • the positions of the path 22, the exhaust path 24, and the exhaust port 3b are changed.
  • the external air A is sucked into the fan 6 through an air intake passage 22 separated by a duct member 25 from an air intake port 3a provided on the rear left side of the housing 3 (left side of the air intake port 3a).
  • the air B blown from the fan 6 air-cools the heat sink 5, passes through the exhaust path 24 separated by the duct member 25, and passes through the exhaust port 3 b provided on the right side of the rear surface of the housing 3 (the right side of the intake port 3 a). It is exhausted from. Thereby, compared to the first embodiment, the air passing through the intake passage 22 and the exhaust passage 24 can flow more efficiently.
  • the position of the fan 6 is not particularly limited, and may be arranged on the right side of the heat sink 5.
  • FIG. 11 differs from the example shown in FIG. 10 in that the position of the intake port 3a is changed to the left side of the housing 3 and the position of the exhaust port 3b is changed to the right side.
  • This is a configuration in which the exhaust path 24 is arranged on a straight line.
  • the external air A is drawn into the fan 6 from the suction port 3 a provided on the left side surface of the housing 3 through the suction path 22 separated by the duct member 25.
  • the air B blown from the fan 6 air-cools the heat sink 5, passes through an exhaust path 24 separated by a duct member 25, and is exhausted from an exhaust port 3 b provided on the right side of the housing 3. This allows the air passing through the intake passage 22 and the exhaust passage 24 to flow more efficiently than in the example of FIG.
  • FIG. 12 has a configuration in which the exhaust port 3b is changed to the left side of the housing 3 and the exhaust port 3b is changed to the right side in the first embodiment. Then, the external air A is sucked into the fan 6 from the air inlet 3 a provided on the rear surface of the housing 3 through the air inlet 22 separated by the duct member 25. The air B blown from the fan 6 cools the heat sink 5 by air, passes through the exhaust passages 24a and 24b separated by the duct member 25, and is exhausted from the exhaust ports 3b and 3c. Thereby, the air passing through the intake passage 22 and the exhaust passages 24a and 24b can flow more efficiently than in the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 13 Another example shown in FIG. 13 is a combination of the first embodiment and the example shown in FIG. That is, in addition to the exhaust ports 3b and 3c provided on the rear surface of the housing 3 shown in the first embodiment, an exhaust port 3d is added on the left side of the housing 3 and an exhaust port 3e is added on the right side.
  • the external air A is sucked into the fan 6 through an intake passage 22 separated by a duct member 25 from an intake port 3 a provided on the back surface of the housing 3.
  • the air B blown from the fan 6 cools the heat sink 5 and is exhausted from the exhaust ports 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e through exhaust paths 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d isolated by the duct member 25.
  • the air passing through the intake passage 22 and the exhaust passages 24a and 24b can flow more efficiently than in the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 14 A further example shown in FIG. 14 is obtained by changing the configuration of the heat conductor 2 and the fan 6 in the first embodiment.
  • the heat conductor 2 in this example has a configuration in which there is no bent portion that is bent and raised in an L-shape between the mounting portion 2d and the sheet portion 2c, and is provided on the surface of the mounting portion 2d of the heat conductor 2.
  • the heat sink 5 is provided, and the fins 5b extending from the plate portion 5a of the heat sink 5 are arranged so as to extend substantially upward.
  • a fan 6 is arranged above the heat sink 5 and blows air downward from the fan 6. That is, the fin 5b side of the heat sink 5 and the fan 6 face each other.
  • the configuration of the exhaust path is not particularly limited.
  • the configuration of the first embodiment, the configuration shown in FIG. 12, and the like can be adopted. With this configuration, the Peltier element 4 can be brought closer to the sheet portion 2c of the heat conductor 2 and the sheet portion 2c can be cooled more efficiently than, for example, a configuration in which the heat conductor 2 is L-shaped.
  • FIGS. 15 to 17 are diagrams for explaining an example in which the Peltier element 4 and the heat sink 5 are screwed to the mounting portion 2d of the heat conductor 2.
  • FIG. 15 to 17 are diagrams for explaining an example in which the Peltier element 4 and the heat sink 5 are screwed to the mounting portion 2d of the heat conductor 2.
  • FIG. 15 is a view showing an example of a configuration when the mounting portion 2d of the heat conductor 2 and the heat sink 5 are mounted.
  • FIG. 15A is a perspective view showing a structure in which the Peltier element 4 is sandwiched between the heat sink 5 and the mounting portion 2d of the heat conductor 2 and screwed
  • FIG. 15B is a cross-sectional view thereof.
  • the heat sink 5 in this example has a rectangular plate-like portion 5a and extending portions 52a and 52b extending from the plate-like portion 5a to the fin 5b side.
  • the extension 52a is provided with screw holes 53a and 53b extending from the plate portion 5a to the extension 52a
  • the extension 52b is provided with screw holes 53c and 53d extending from the plate 5a to the extension 52b.
  • the thickness of the extending portions 52a and 52b (the thickness in the direction from the plate portion 5a to the fin 5b) is such that the screws 71a, 71b, 71c, and 71d do not penetrate when screwed.
  • the screws 71a, 71b, 71c and 71d do not penetrate the plate-shaped portion 5a, so that the fins 5b are prevented from being damaged by the screws 71a, 71b, 71c and 71d. can do.
  • the extending portions 52a and 52b are not provided, for example, when the screws 71a, 71b, 71c, and 71d penetrate the plate-shaped portion 5a and come into contact with the fins 5b, the fins 5b are screwed when screwed. May be damaged.
  • the extending portions 52a and 52b may be formed only in portions where the screw holes 53a, 53b, 53c and 53d are formed, or may be formed in a direction parallel to one side of the plate portion 5a in which the fins 5b are formed. It may be provided over. In particular, when the heat sink 5 is provided in a direction parallel to one side of the plate portion 5a on which the fins 5b are formed, the heat sink 5 can be more easily formed by extrusion molding, which is preferable.
  • the screw holes 53a, 53b, 53c, and 53d correspond to fixing parts
  • the screws 71a, 71b, 71c, and 71d correspond to fixing tools.
  • the fixing tool is not limited to a screw, but may be a screw, a nail, or the like.
  • the mounting portion 2d of the heat conductor 2 has the same shape (rectangular shape) as the plate-like portion 5a with the heat sink 5.
  • the mounting portion 2d of the heat conductor 2 is provided with through holes 61a, 61b, 61c, 61d provided at positions corresponding to the screw holes 53a, 53b, 53c, 53d, respectively.
  • the Peltier element 4 has a rectangular, preferably square, plate shape, and its diagonal length is set shorter than the short side of the plate portion 5a. At the time of screwing, the Peltier element 4 is sandwiched between the heat sink 5 and the mounting portion 2 d of the heat conductor 2. The Peltier element 4 is adjusted so that the screws 71a, 71b, 71c, 71d and the Peltier element 4 do not come into contact with each other at the time of screwing. In this modification, one side of the Peltier element 4 is arranged so as to be along one side of the plate-shaped portion 5a of the heat sink 5, in other words, substantially parallel. A broken line 4a shown in the mounting portion 2d of the heat conductor 2 in FIG. 15A indicates the position of the Peltier element 4 when screwed.
  • the plate-shaped portion 5a of the heat sink 5 and the mounting portion 2d of the heat conductor 2 are arranged so as to sandwich the Peltier element 4 from the heat conductor 2 side toward the heat sink 5.
  • the screws 71a, 71b, 71c, 71d are screwed through the through holes 61a, 61b, 61c, 61d and the screw holes 53a, 53b, 53c, 53d. Further, the positions of the screws 71a, 71b, 71c, 71d, the through holes 61a, 61b, 61c, 61d, and the screw holes 53a, 53b, 53c, 53d are positioned outward from the respective corners of the Peltier element 4 in the long side direction of the heat sink 5.
  • the screwing position can be arranged on the radiation at equal intervals from the center of the Peltier element 4, and damage due to the tightening torque at the time of screwing can be prevented.
  • the entire plate-shaped portion 5a is made thicker to prevent the screws 71a, 71b, 71c, 71d from penetrating, the heat radiation efficiency is reduced.
  • a packing or the like is arranged around the Peltier element 4 sandwiched between the attachment part 2d of the heat conductor 2 and the heat sink 5 (plate-shaped part 5a), and moisture of the Peltier element 4 is Adhesion may be prevented.
  • the packing can be arranged at least between the side of the Peltier element 4 and the side of the mounting portion 2d of the heat sink 5 and the heat conductor 2. Adhesion of moisture to the Peltier element 4 can be prevented well.
  • components such as thermistors may be fixed to the side surfaces of the extending portions 52a and 52b with screws or the like. Since the extending portions 52a and 52b are formed in the longitudinal direction of the plate-shaped portion 5a, they can be securely fixed without a screw for fixing a thermistor or the like penetrating therethrough. Furthermore, for example, by installing a thermistor, overheating of the heat sink can be detected, and safety can be ensured by stopping power supply to the Peltier element 4.
  • FIG. 16 is a diagram showing another example of the configuration when the mounting portion 2d of the heat conductor 2 and the heat sink 5 are mounted.
  • FIG. 16A is a perspective view showing a structure in which the Peltier element 4 is sandwiched between the heat sink 5 and the mounting portion 2d of the heat conductor 2 in this example and screwed
  • FIG. 16B is a sectional view. is there.
  • the extension part 52c is further provided on the heat sink 5 in the example shown in FIG. 15, and the screwing position is changed.
  • the positions of the screws 71a, 71b, 71c, 71d, the through holes 61a, 61b, 61c, 61d and the screw holes 53a, 53b, 53c, 53d are from the center of the Peltier element 4 to the center of the side of the Peltier element 4. And at a position equidistant from the center of the Peltier element 4.
  • the screw hole 53a is provided in the extension 52a of the heat sink 5
  • the screw holes 53b and 53d are provided in the extension 52c of the heat sink 5
  • the screw hole 53c is provided in the extension 52b of the heat sink 5.
  • the through holes 61a, 61b, 61c, 61d are provided at positions corresponding to the screw holes 53a, 53b, 53c, 53d, respectively.
  • the screwing position can be arranged on the radiation at an equal angle and an equal interval from the center of the Peltier element 4, and breakage due to the tightening torque at the time of screwing can be prevented.
  • a broken line 4a shown in the mounting portion 2d of the heat conductor 2 in FIG. 16A shows the position of the Peltier element 4 when screwed.
  • FIG. 17 is a diagram showing still another example of the configuration when the mounting portion 2d of the heat conductor 2 and the heat sink 5 are mounted.
  • FIG. 17A is a perspective view showing a structure in which the Peltier element 4 is sandwiched between the heat sink 5 and the mounting portion 2d of the heat conductor 2 in this example and is screwed
  • FIG. 17B is a sectional view. is there.
  • the present example is obtained by changing the arrangement of the Peltier element 4 and the screwing position in the example shown in FIG.
  • the Peltier elements 4 are arranged so that a diagonal line of the Peltier elements 4 is along one side of the plate-shaped portion 5a of the heat sink 5, in other words, is substantially parallel.
  • the positions of the screws 71a, 71b, 71c, 71d, the through holes 61a, 61b, 61c, 61d and the screw holes 53a, 53b, 53c, 53d are on a line passing from the center of the Peltier element 4 to the center of the side of the Peltier element 4.
  • the Peltier element 4 is set at a position equidistant from the center of the Peltier element 4.
  • one corner of the Peltier element 4 can be closer to the seat portion 2c than in the examples of FIGS. 15 and 16, so that the transfer of heat from the Peltier element 4 to the seat portion 2c can be improved.
  • the distance from the bent portion of the heat conductor 2 to the screwing position 61c is an example shown in FIG. It can be larger than the example shown in FIG. 16, and a work space for screwing can be secured.
  • the broken line 4a shown in the attachment part 2d of the heat conductor 2 in FIG. 17A shows the position of the Peltier element 4 when screwed.
  • a part of the heat sink 5, for example, the extension 5 c is located in the first water storage 7 so as to come into contact with the water stored in the first water storage 7.
  • a portion of the heat sink 5 comes into contact, and thus the evaporation of water is promoted by the heat sink 5 heated for heat radiation of the Peltier element 4.
  • the heat sink 5 is cooled by water. Thereby, the heat dissipation of the heat of the Peltier element 4 can be promoted, and the cooling efficiency of the Peltier element 4 can be improved.
  • the intake path 22 and the exhaust paths 24a and 24b are formed separately, the air sucked into the fan 6 and the air blown and exhausted from the fan 6 are: Mixing can be suppressed. For this reason, it is possible to suppress a rise in the temperature of the intake air due to the exhaust air, and it is possible to efficiently cool the heat sink 5. Therefore, the heat radiation of the Peltier element 4 can be promoted, and the cooling efficiency of the Peltier element 4 can be further improved.
  • the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment and each example, and the above-described embodiment and each modified example may be used in combination as long as they do not contradict each other.
  • a plurality of intake ports and intake paths may be provided. In this case, the air to be taken in can be taken in more efficiently.

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