JP6901800B2 - Hose structure - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure relates to hose structures.

Patent Document 1 discloses a hose that automatically expands in the longitudinal direction and automatically expands in the lateral direction when a liquid pressure is applied.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-249948

Here, in a hose as described in Patent Document 1, the portion through which the liquid passes expands and contracts so that the hose can be deformed according to the liquid. In such a hose, if the portion through which the liquid is passed is repeatedly expanded and contracted, the portion through which the liquid is passed may be damaged. If the portion through which the liquid passes is damaged, both the liquid-permeable and stretchable functions of the hose will be impaired.

Therefore, it is an object of the present disclosure to provide a hose structure that can be deformed according to the fluid while suppressing damage of a portion through which the fluid passes.

The hose structure according to one aspect of the present disclosure is provided with a passage member having a substantially elliptical cross section for passing a fluid, and is provided separately from the passage member and extends along the passage member, and the passage state in the passage member. A stretchable member configured to be stretchable in the stretching direction of the flow-through member is provided.

In the hose structure according to one aspect of the present disclosure, the expansion / contraction member separate from the flow member can be expanded / contracted in the extending direction of the flow member according to the flow state of the flow member. Since such an expansion / contraction member extends along the flow-through member, the flow-through member is deformed as the expansion / contraction member expands and contracts. As a result, in the hose structure, the part through which the hose flows (passing member) and the part that expands and contracts (expandable member) are separated, and the portion through which the hose flows is deformed without expanding and contracting (for example, compact). Can be summarized in). As a result, it is possible to make the configuration in which the passage portion is less likely to be damaged, which is a problem when the passage portion mainly expands and contracts. From the above, according to the hose structure according to one aspect of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a configuration that can be deformed according to the fluid while suppressing damage to the flowing portion.

Further, in the hose structure according to one aspect of the present disclosure, the passage member is formed in a substantially elliptical cross section. When the fluid is flowing through the flow member, the stretchable member is stretched, and the flow member is stretched accordingly. On the other hand, the expansion / contraction member contracts in a state where no fluid is flowing through the flow member, and the flow member is correspondingly contracted and folded in a spiral shape, for example. When the flow member is formed in a substantially elliptical cross section as in the hose structure of the present disclosure, it is compared with the case where the flow member is formed in a perfect circular cross section as in a normal hose, for example. Then, it is easy to unify the bending direction when the hose is folded in a predetermined direction, such as when the hose shrinks in a spiral shape. As a result, when the telescopic member contracts, the flow member tends to contract smoothly in a spiral shape, and the water accumulated in the flow member can be appropriately discharged by the force of the spiral contraction force. From the above, according to the hose structure according to one aspect of the present disclosure, the drainage property can be improved.

In the cross section of the flow member, the thickness of the long-axis portion facing in the long-axis direction may be thicker than the thickness of the short-axis portion facing in the short-axis direction. By making the long-axis part thicker and the short-axis part thinner, the part that is easily deformed (short-axis part) in the flow member is determined, so the bending direction when contracting in a spiral shape becomes easier to unify, and more. Can be folded smoothly. In addition, where the long shaft part becomes thick and hard and hard to deform, that part is secured as a water flow area, so that drainage (drainage) when folded is improved, and water flow at the initial stage of water flow is improved. Can be improved. In addition, the short shaft portion is thinned so that it can be easily stretched even at low water pressure, and the long shaft portion is thickened so that the flow member expands or expands more than necessary, so that the flow member and the flow member are stretched. It is possible to prevent an excessive load from being applied to the member (outer member) that covers the material.

The flow member may be deformed in a direction in which the short axis portions facing each other in the short axis direction approach each other. Since the parts facing each other in the short axis direction are deformed in the central direction, the part of the flow member that is easily deformed (short axis part) is determined, so that the bending direction when contracting in a spiral shape becomes easier to unify. , Can be folded more smoothly. In addition, by unifying the bending direction, a part that is difficult to deform (long-axis part) is determined, and that part is secured as a water flow area, so that drainage (drainage) when folded is improved. , Water permeability at the initial stage of water flow can be improved.

The flow-through member may be provided with a reinforcing member at a long-axis portion facing the long-axis direction in the cross section. By providing the reinforcing member on the long axis part, the part (short axis part) that is easily deformed in the flow member is determined, so that the bending direction when contracting in a spiral shape becomes easier to be unified, and it can be folded more smoothly. Can be done. In addition, where the long axis portion becomes a portion that is not easily deformed, the portion is secured as a water flow region, so that drainage (drainage) when folded is improved and water permeability at the initial stage of water flow is improved. be able to. Further, since the reinforcing member is provided on the long shaft portion, the flow member is extended or expanded more than necessary, so that an excessive load is applied to the flow member and the member (outer member) covering the flow member. Can be suppressed.

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a hose structure that can be deformed according to the fluid while suppressing damage to a portion through which the fluid passes.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the hose structure according to the first embodiment. 2A and 2B are views for explaining deformation of an elastic body according to expansion and contraction. FIG. 2A shows a hose structure in a non-water-permeable state, and FIG. 2B shows a hose structure in a water-permeable state. There is. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the deformation of the hose structure according to the second embodiment according to the expansion and contraction of the elastic body, and FIG. 3 (a) shows the hose structure in a non-water flow state, FIG. 3 (b). Indicates a hose structure with water flow. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the deformation of the hose structure according to the third embodiment according to the expansion and contraction of the elastic body, and FIG. 4 (a) shows the hose structure in a non-water flow state, FIG. 4 (b). Shows the hose structure at the start of water flow, and FIG. 4 (c) shows the hose structure in a state where time has passed since the start of water flow. 5A and 5B are views for explaining deformation of the hose structure according to the fourth embodiment according to expansion and contraction of the elastic body, FIG. 5A is a hose structure in a non-water flow state, and FIG. 5B is a hose structure. Shows the hose structure at the start of water flow, and FIG. 5 (c) shows the hose structure in a state where time has passed since the start of water flow. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a hose structure of another example according to the fourth embodiment. 7A and 7B are views for explaining deformation of the hose structure according to the fifth embodiment according to expansion and contraction of the elastic body, FIG. 7A is a hose structure in a non-water-permeable state, and FIG. 7B is a hose structure. Indicates a hose structure with water flow. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating deformation of the hose structure according to the sixth embodiment according to expansion and contraction of the elastic body, and FIG. 8 (a) is a hose structure in a non-water-permeable state, FIG. 8 (b). Indicates a hose structure with water flow. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a hose structure according to a seventh embodiment. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of an inner member included in the hose structure shown in FIG. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of an inner member included in the hose structure according to the eighth embodiment. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of an inner member included in the hose structure according to the ninth embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the first embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the description, the same elements or elements having the same function are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate description will be omitted.

(Hose structure)
As shown in FIG. 1, the hose structure 1 includes a hose portion 10, a liquid source connector 11, a nozzle connector 12, and a nozzle portion 13. The hose structure 1 is configured to be portable, and has a function of supplying a liquid (fluid) such as water from a supply source (liquid source) outdoors or indoors. In the present embodiment, the hose structure 1 that supplies the fluid will be described as supplying the liquid, but it may also supply the gas.

The hose portion 10 is a long hollow tube for sending the liquid supplied from the liquid source. The hose portion 10 sends a liquid such as water. In the present embodiment, the hose portion 10 will be described as sending water, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, another liquid may be sent. The hose portion 10 will be described as being connected to a water supply facility (for example, a water faucet) that is a liquid source via the liquid source connector 11, but the hose portion 10 is not limited to this, and is not limited to the liquid source connector 11. It may be indirectly connected to the water supply facility via a hose or the like. The hose portion 10 is in a state of being fully extended by water pressure in a water flow state (a state in which water is flowing), and is in a folded state in which the water pressure is removed in a non-water flow state (a state in which water is not flowing) (FIG. The state shown in 1). Details of the hose portion 10 will be described later.

The liquid source connector 11 is a connector that connects the water supply equipment and the hose portion 10. The liquid source connector 11 is connected to the base end side of the hose portion 10. That is, the liquid source connector 11 is an inflow port for water sent from the water supply facility to the hose portion 10.

The nozzle connector 12 is a connector that connects the hose portion 10 and the nozzle portion 13. The nozzle connector 12 is connected to the tip end side of the hose portion 10. That is, the nozzle connector 12 is an outlet for water sent from the hose portion 10 to the nozzle portion 13.

The nozzle portion 13 is a watering nozzle that sprinkles water sent from the water supply facility via the hose portion 10 to the water supply destination. The nozzle portion 13 has a gun lever 14 and a nozzle screen 15. The nozzle portion 13 discharges water from the nozzle screen 15 when the gun lever 14 is gripped (pushed) by the user.

(Details of hose part)
Next, the details of the hose portion 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The hose portion 10 includes an inner member 16 (flowing member), an outer member 17, and an elastic body 18 (expandable member). The base end of each of the inner member 16, the outer member 17, and the elastic body 18 is connected to the liquid source connector 11, and the tip end is connected to the nozzle connector 12.

The inner member 16 and the outer member 17 have a form in which mountain folds and valley folds are repeated in a cut cross section cut in a cross section in the longitudinal direction thereof, in other words, they are bellows members (see FIG. 2A). The inner member 16 and the outer member 17 have the heights of the above-mentioned mountain folds and valley folds decreasing in the water flow state and apparently extending in the longitudinal direction (see FIG. 2 (b)), and in the non-water flow state, The heights of mountain folds and valley folds increase and apparently shrink in the longitudinal direction (see Fig. 2 (a)). When the water flow state is changed to the non-water flow state, the inner member 16 and the outer member 17 themselves try to shrink to some extent, but the force to shrink alone reduces the length of the hose portion 10 in the longitudinal direction. Will be small. Therefore, the hose portion 10 is provided with an elastic body 18, and is configured to shorten the length in the longitudinal direction when the elastic body 18 changes from a water-passing state to a non-water-passing state due to a force that the elastic body 18 tries to contract. There is.

That is, the presence of the elastic body 18 allows the hose portion 10 to contract to a predetermined length (initial length A in the non-water flow state) in the non-water flow state, and has a contraction function of the elastic body 18. If not, the hose portion 10 cannot be contracted to the initial length A in the non-water flow state. When the length of the hose portion 10 in the non-water flow state when the elastic body 18 does not have the contraction function is the virtual length B in the non-water flow state, the A / B is set to, for example, about 0.3 to 0.5. To. When A / B is smaller than the value, the load on the elastic body 18 in the stretched state becomes large, and the elasticity of the elastic body 18 tends to decrease. When A / B is larger than the value, the contraction function of the hose portion 10 is deteriorated, and the elasticity of the inner member 16 and the outer member 17 is increased, so that cracks are likely to occur due to repeated use. It becomes a problem. Based on these, the A / B may be set to, for example, about 0.4.

The length of the hose portion 10 in a non-water flow state (a state in which the water inside flows to the outside by the amount of contraction) is L1, and the length when the hose portion 10 is passed through at a predetermined water pressure (for example, 0.15 Mpa to 0.4 Mpa). Is L2, L1 / L2 is 0.3 to 0.7. When L1 / L2 is smaller than the value, each member is likely to be deteriorated due to repeated use. Therefore, L1 / L2 may be 0.4 or more, and further may be 0.45 or more. Further, when L1 / L2 becomes larger than the value, it becomes difficult to shorten (it becomes difficult to shrink). Therefore, L1 / L2 may be 0.6 or less, and further may be 0.55 or less.

The inner member 16 is a water passage through which water passes. The inner member 16 may be made of a material that has elasticity by itself, or may be made of a material that does not have elasticity. The inner member 16 is made of a material such as polyvinyl chloride, silicone, elastomer, polyurethane, or fluororesin. The length of the inner member 16 in the stretching direction is, for example, in the range of 5 m to 50 m, for example, 15 m. The inner diameter of the inner member 16 (inner diameter when passing water) is, for example, in the range of φ7 mm to φ15 mm, for example, φ12 mm to φ13.5 mm.

The outer member 17 is a member that covers the inner member 16. The outer member 17 may be made of a material that has elasticity by itself, or may be made of a material that does not have elasticity. The outer member 17 is made of a material such as polyester or nylon. The length of the outer member 17 in the stretching direction is, for example, in the range of 5 m to 50 m, for example, 15 m. The inner diameter of the outer member 17 (inner diameter when passing water) is, for example, larger than the inner diameter of the inner member by about φ0 mm to φ2 mm.

The elastic body 18 is a string-shaped elastic member that extends along the inner member 16 and is configured to expand and contract in the stretching direction (longitudinal direction) of the inner member 16 according to the liquid flow state of the inner member 16. The elastic body 18 is provided separately from the inner member 16 and the outer member 17. The elastic body 18 is arranged between the inner member 16 and the outer member 17 (between in the radial direction). That is, the elastic body 18 is arranged outside the inner member 16 and inside the outer member 17. Further, the elastic body 18 is arranged in a predetermined region in the circumferential direction of the inner member 16 in a biased state (see FIGS. 2A and 2B).

The elastic body 18 extends in the stretching direction of the inner member 16 due to water pressure when water flows through the inner member 16 (water flow state) (see FIG. 2B). Further, the elastic body 18 returns to its original length (shrinks) after the water pressure is removed (see FIG. 2A) when water is not flowing in the inner member 16 (non-water flow state). The terms "stretching" and "shrinking" of the elastic body 18 mean that the elastic body 18 actually expands and contracts in the stretching direction, and the length in the stretching direction changes. Then, as the elastic body 18 expands and contracts in the stretching direction, the apparent lengths of the inner member 16 and the outer member 17 change. That is, as shown in FIG. 2B, in the water flow state, the inner member 16 and the outer member 17 are in a fully stretched state as the elastic body 18 stretches in the stretching direction. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 1, in the non-water flow state, the inner member 16 and the outer member 18 respond to the elastic body 18 contracting in the stretching direction (returning to the original length). 17 is, for example, shrunk in a spiral shape and is in a folded state.

The elastic body 18 is made of, for example, a material such as natural rubber, nitrile rubber, ethylene propylene rubber, silicon rubber, and fluororubber. The length of the elastic body 18 in the stretching direction is, for example, 50% to 80% of the stretched state due to water pressure in a normal state (contracted state), for example, 7.5 m to 12 m.

The elastic body 18 may be linear (however, it may be bent due to bending of the hose portion 10 itself) in a non-water-permeable state in order to increase the length of the hose portion 10 so that it can be shortened. , It may be spiral in a non-water flow state. Further, the elastic body 18 is a solid elastic member in order to achieve both a large contraction force and a small cross-sectional area. The elastic body 18 may be a hollow elastic member.

(Action and effect of the first embodiment)

As described above, the hose structure 1 according to the present embodiment is provided separately from the inner member 16 through which water passes and the inner member 16 and extends along the inner member 16 so as to allow the inner member 16 to pass liquid. An elastic body 18 configured to expand and contract in the stretching direction of the inner member 16 is provided accordingly.

In such a hose structure 1, the elastic body 18 separate from the inner member 16 can be expanded and contracted in the stretching direction of the inner member 16 according to the liquid passing state of the inner member 16. Since such an elastic body 18 extends along the inner member 16, the inner member 16 is deformed as the elastic body 18 expands and contracts. As a result, in the hose structure 1, the portion through which the liquid passes (inner member 16) and the portion that expands and contracts (the elastic body 18) are separated, and the portion through which the liquid passes is deformed without expanding and contracting (the portion through which the liquid passes is not expanded or contracted). For example, it can be compactly organized). As a result, it is possible to make the configuration in which the liquid-passing portion is less likely to be damaged, which is a problem when the liquid-passing portion mainly expands and contracts. From the above, according to the hose structure 1, it is possible to provide a configuration that can be deformed according to the liquid while suppressing damage to the portion through which the liquid passes.

The hose structure 1 further includes an outer member 17 that covers the inner member 16, and the elastic body 18 is provided separately from the inner member 16 and the outer member 17. As a result, the inner member 16 which is a portion through which the liquid passes is covered with the outer member 17, and the inner member 16 is less likely to be damaged, while the inner member 16 and the elastic body 18 provided separately from the outer member 17 are used. , The inner member 16 and the outer member 17 can be appropriately deformed.

The elastic body 18 is arranged between the inner member 16 and the outer member 17. As a result, the influence of the expansion and contraction of the elastic body 18 can be effectively applied to both the inner member 16 and the outer member 17, and the inner member 16 and the outer member 17 can be deformed more appropriately. Further, since the elastic body 18 can be configured not to come into contact with the water flowing through the inner member 16, deterioration of the elastic body 18 due to contact with water can be suppressed.

The elastic body 18 is arranged close to a predetermined region in the circumferential direction of the inner member 16. When the elastic body is arranged in various regions in the circumferential direction of the inner member, when the elastic body expands and contracts, the elastic body and the inner member are easily entangled, and the inner member is less likely to be deformed. Poor liquid permeability of the inner member may cause a problem. In this respect, by arranging the elastic body 18 close to a predetermined region in the circumferential direction of the inner member 16, the inner member 16 is easily deformed, and the liquid permeability of the inner member 16 can be ensured. it can.

Further, since the inner member 16 and the like are folded by the elastic body 18 of another member, the elongation rate of the hose can be easily adjusted by adjusting the length of the elastic body 18.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the hose structure 2 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the description of the present embodiment, the points different from those of the first embodiment will be mainly described.

As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the hose portion 20 of the hose structure 2 according to the second embodiment has a water flow mechanism 21 for water flow and expansion and contraction for expansion and contraction in the stretching direction. A mechanism 22 is provided.

The water flow mechanism 21 includes an inner member 26 and an outer member 27. The inner member 26 has the same configuration as the inner member 16 of the first embodiment, and the outer member 27 has the same configuration as the outer member 17 of the first embodiment. That is, the inner member 26 is a water passage through which water passes, and the outer member 27 is a member that covers the inner member 16.

The expansion / contraction mechanism 22 is provided along the stretching direction of the water flow mechanism 21 (specifically, the outer member 27). The expansion / contraction mechanism 22 includes an elastic body 28 and a covering member 29. The elastic body 28 is made of the same material as the elastic body 18 of the first embodiment, and is arranged outside the outer member 27. The elastic body 28 extends in the stretching direction of the inner member 26 and the outer member 27. The covering member 29 is a member that covers the elastic body 28 arranged outside the outer member 27, and extends in the extending direction of the inner member 26 and the outer member 27. The covering member 29 is provided so as to be continuous with the outer member 27 in a predetermined region in the circumferential direction of the outer member 27. The covering member 29 is made of a material such as polyester or nylon, which is similar to the outer member 27, for example.

As described above, the hose portion 20 of the hose structure 2 according to the second embodiment has a region (room) of the water flow mechanism 21 partitioned by the outer member 27 and a region of the expansion / contraction mechanism 22 partitioned by the covering member 29. It has a two-room structure with (room). Then, as shown in FIG. 3B, in the water flow state, the covering member 29 of the expansion / contraction mechanism 22 and the water flow mechanism 21 respond to the elastic body 28 of the expansion / contraction mechanism 22 extending in the stretching direction. The inner member 26 and the outer member 27 are in a fully extended state. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3A, in the non-water flow state, the elastic body 28 contracts in the stretching direction (returns to the original length), so that the covering member 29, the inner member 26 and the outer member 26 are used. The member 27 is, for example, shrunk in a spiral shape and is in a folded state.

As described above, in the hose structure 2 according to the second embodiment, the elastic body 28 is arranged outside the outer member 27. For example, when the inner member and the elastic body are close to each other, the inner member and the elastic body that expands and contracts may be entangled when water is passed through the inner member. In this case, there is a possibility that the inner member is less likely to be deformed and the water permeability of the inner member is deteriorated. In this respect, since the elastic body 28 is arranged outside the outer member 27, the inner member 26 and the elastic body 28 are effectively suppressed from being entangled during water flow or the like, and the inner member 26 is deformed. The structure is easy to use, and the water permeability of the inner member 26 can be ensured.

The hose structure 2 includes a covering member 29 that covers the elastic body 28 arranged outside the outer member 27. As a result, the area (room) of the water flow mechanism 21 for water flow composed of the inner member 26 and the outer member 27 and the area (room) of the expansion / contraction mechanism 22 for expansion / contraction composed of the elastic body 28 and the covering member 29. ), And it is possible to effectively suppress the expansion and contraction of the elastic body 28 from affecting the inner member 26 and the outer member 27 for water flow.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the hose structure 3 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the description of the present embodiment, the points different from the first and second embodiments will be mainly described.

As shown in FIGS. 4A to 4C, the hose portion 30 of the hose structure 3 according to the third embodiment includes a main hose 31, a telescopic hose 32, and an elastic body 33. The base end of each of the main hose 31, the telescopic hose 32, and the elastic body 33 is connected to the liquid source connector 11, and the tip end is connected to the nozzle connector 12.

The main hose 31 is a bellows-shaped hose configured to expand and contract in the direction of sending water. The main hose 31 is made of, for example, a material such as polyester, nylon, polyvinyl chloride, soft polyvinyl chloride, soft polypropylene, soft polyethylene, polyethylene vinyl acetate, or a resin-coated polyester or nylon woven fabric. .. The main hose 31 has a cylindrical structure, and has a structure in which so-called mountain folds and valley folds are repeated. With such a structure, the main hose 31 can be expanded and contracted in the stretching direction, and is a closed space having a variable volume. The length of the main hose 31 in the extending direction is, for example, in the range of 5 m to 50 m in a normal state (in a contracted state), for example, 7.5 m. The length of the main hose 31 in the stretching direction is, for example, 2 to 3 times that of the main hose 31 in the stretched state due to water pressure, for example, 15 m in the stretched state.

The telescopic hose 32 is a bellows-shaped hose that is passed through the inside of the main hose 31 and is configured to be stretchable in the direction of sending water. The telescopic hose 32 is made of, for example, a material such as polyester, nylon, polyvinyl chloride, soft polyvinyl chloride, soft polypropylene, soft polyethylene, polyethylene vinyl acetate, or a resin-coated polyester or nylon woven fabric. .. The telescopic hose 32 has a cylindrical structure, and has a structure in which so-called mountain folds and valley folds are repeated. With such a structure, the telescopic hose 32 can be expanded and contracted in the stretching direction, and is a closed space having a variable volume. The telescopic hose 32 is sealed at a tip portion connected to the nozzle connector 12. The length of the telescopic hose 32 in the stretching direction is, for example, in the range of 5 m to 50 m in a normal state (in a contracted state), for example, 7.5 m. The length of the main hose 31 in the stretching direction is, for example, 2 to 3 times that of the main hose 31 in the stretched state due to water pressure, for example, 15 m in the stretched state.

The elastic body 33 is an elastic member passed through the inside of the telescopic hose 32. The elastic body 33 is made of, for example, the same material as the elastic body 18 of the first embodiment.

In the hose portion 30 of the hose structure 3 according to the third embodiment, in the non-water flow state, the elastic body 33 is not stretched as shown in FIG. 4A, and the main hose 31 and the expansion / contraction are made. The hose 32 is in a contracted state. From this state, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), when water is flowed from the liquid source connector 11 into the inner region of the main hose 31 and the outer region of the telescopic hose 32 to bring the water through, it is shown in FIG. 4 (c). As a result, the elastic body 33 is stretched in the stretching direction by the water pressure, and the main hose 31 and the telescopic hose 32 are fully stretched accordingly. After that, when the water is stopped and the water is not passed, the main hose 31 and the telescopic hose 32 shown in FIG. 4A are contracted again.

In such a hose portion 30, since the elastic body 33 basically expands and contracts only in the longitudinal direction (expansion and contraction direction), the frictional resistance with the expansion and contraction hose 32 is small. As a result, it is possible to realize a highly durable configuration in which damage or the like is unlikely to occur even when the elastic body 33 is repeatedly expanded and contracted.

Further, since the elastic body 33 is passed through the inside of the telescopic hose 32 and water can flow outside the telescopic hose 32 (the elastic body 33 is not a water passing member), the elastic body 33 is temporarily worn. However, the hose portion 30 does not leak or burst.

Further, since the elastic body 33 is not a water-passing member, it is possible to form a thin structure (the elastic body 33 in the hose portion 30) that mainly expands and contracts in the hose. As a result, the elastic body 33 is easily stretched, and the water pressure for expanding and contracting the elastic body 33 can be set low. That is, the usable water pressure range can be expanded.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, the hose structure 4 according to the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the description of the present embodiment, the points different from those of the first to third embodiments will be mainly described.

The hose portion 40 of the hose structure 4 according to the fourth embodiment shown in FIGS. 5A to 5C has the same basic configuration as the hose portion 30 of the hose structure 3 according to the third embodiment described above. Yes, it includes a main hose 31, a telescopic hose 32, and an elastic body 33. In addition to these configurations, the hose portion 40 includes a check valve 41 and a discharge valve 42 on the proximal end side (liquid source connector 11 side) of the hose portion 40.

The check valve 41 is a valve that suppresses the expansion / contraction hose 32 from contracting even when the water flow is completed and the pressure in the flow path is lowered (see FIG. 5C). That is, the check valve 41 regulates the pressure applied to the telescopic hose 32. Then, by controlling the discharge valve 42, the telescopic hose 32 can be arbitrarily contracted and stored. The discharge valve 42 may be provided on the nozzle connector 12 side. With such a configuration, the load of pressure applied to the telescopic hose 32 can be reduced and the durability can be improved.

Instead of the hose portion 40 of the hose structure 4 described above, the hose portion 40X of the hose structure 4X shown in FIG. 6 may be adopted. The hose portion 40X has the same basic configuration as the hose portion 40 described above, and includes a pressure control valve 41X (pressure reducing valve) instead of the check valve 41 and the discharge valve 42. The pressure control valve 41X is provided on the liquid source connector 11 which is the primary side of the hose portion 40X. The pressure control valve 41X regulates (controls) the pressure applied to the telescopic hose 32. As a result, the load of pressure applied to the telescopic hose 32 can be reduced, and the durability can be improved.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, the hose structure 5 according to the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7. In the description of the present embodiment, the points different from those of the first to fourth embodiments will be mainly described.

As shown in FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b), the hose portion 50 of the hose structure 5 according to the fifth embodiment includes a main hose 51 and an elastic body 52. The base end of both the main hose 51 and the elastic body 52 is connected to the liquid source connector 11, and the tip end is connected to the nozzle connector 12.

The main hose 51 is a bellows-shaped hose configured to expand and contract in the direction of sending water. The main hose 51 is made of the same material as the main hose 31 of the third embodiment, for example.

The elastic body 52 is an elastic member passed through the inside of the main hose 51. The elastic body 52 is made of, for example, the same material as the elastic body 33 of the third embodiment.

In the hose portion 50 of the hose structure 5 according to the fifth embodiment, in the non-water flow state, the elastic body 52 is not stretched as shown in FIG. 7A, and the main hose 51 and the elastic body are elastic. The body 52 is in a contracted state. From this state, when water is flowed from the liquid source connector 11 to the inner region of the main hose 51 and the outer region of the elastic body 52 to bring the water through, the elastic body 52 is stretched by water pressure as shown in FIG. 7 (b). It extends in the direction, and the main hose 51 is fully extended accordingly. After that, when the water is stopped and the water is not passed, the main hose 51 shown in FIG. 7A is contracted again.

In such a hose portion 50, when the hose portion 50 extends in the stretching direction in the water flow state, the thickness of the elastic body 52 becomes thin, so that the water flow region (the region inside the main hose 51 and the region outside the elastic body 52) expands. Therefore, water can be sprinkled efficiently. Further, when the elastic body 52 shrinks in the non-water flow state, the thickness of the elastic body 52 becomes thicker, so that the water flow area becomes narrower, and the accumulated water in the hose portion 50 can be efficiently discharged.

Then, for the same reason as the hose portion 30 according to the third embodiment, the elastic body 52 is less likely to be damaged, and even if the elastic body 52 is worn, water is less likely to leak from the hose portion 50. It is possible to realize a configuration that can expand the usable hydraulic pressure range.

[Sixth Embodiment]
Next, the hose structure 6 according to the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the description of the present embodiment, the points different from those of the first to fifth embodiments will be mainly described.

The hose portion 60 of the hose structure 6 according to the sixth embodiment shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B has the same basic configuration as the hose portion 50 of the hose structure 5 according to the fifth embodiment described above. is there. The hose portion 60 includes an elastic body 62 instead of the elastic body 52 of the hose portion 50.

The elastic body 62 is made of the same material as the elastic body 52 of the fifth embodiment, and its arrangement is different from that of the elastic body 52. That is, the elastic body 62 is arranged in a predetermined region (lower part in FIG. 8) in the circumferential direction of the main hose 51 in a biased state.

In a configuration in which the hose is expanded and contracted by water pressure, if the friction between the hose and an elastic body such as a rubber tube is large, the hose is difficult to expand and contract, and the usable water pressure becomes high. In this regard, in the hose portion 60, since the elastic body 62 is arranged in a predetermined region (lower part in FIG. 8) in the circumferential direction of the main hose 51 in a biased state, the region where the main hose 51 and the elastic body 62 are in contact with each other is formed. It can be limited, and the friction between the main hose 51 and the elastic body 62 can be reduced. As a result, the usable water pressure range can be expanded.

[7th Embodiment]
Next, the hose structure 7 according to the seventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. In the description of the present embodiment, the points different from those of the first to sixth embodiments will be mainly described.

As shown in FIG. 9, the hose portion 70 of the hose structure 7 according to the seventh embodiment includes an inner member 76 (flowing member), an outer member 77, and an elastic body 78 (expandable member). .. The base end of each of the inner member 76, the outer member 77, and the elastic body 78 is connected to a liquid source connector (not shown in FIG. 9, see "liquid source connector 11" in FIG. 1), and the tip is a nozzle connector (FIG. 9). 9 is not shown. It is connected to the “nozzle connector 12” in FIG. 1). The outer member 77 has, for example, the same configuration as the outer member 17 of the first embodiment. Further, the elastic body 78 has the same configuration as the elastic body 18 of the first embodiment, for example. Hereinafter, the details of the inner member 76 will be described with reference to FIG.

The inner member 76 is a water passage through which water passes. The material of the inner member 76 and the length in the stretching direction are the same as those of the inner member 16 of the first embodiment, for example. As shown in FIG. 10, the inner member 76 has a substantially elliptical cross section orthogonal to the axis of the inner member 76. The substantially elliptical shape includes not only a perfect elliptical shape but also a shape that is visually recognized as being closer to an elliptical shape than a perfect circular shape. The length (major axis) of the major axis La of the inner member 76 is, for example, about 2 to 3 times the length (minor axis) of the minor axis Sa of the inner member 76. The length of the short axis Sa is, for example, in the range of 5 mm to 8 mm, and the length of the long axis La is set according to the ratio with the short axis Sa described above.

In the cross section shown in FIG. 10, the inner member 76 has a substantially elliptical shape in which the wall thickness t1 (thickness) of the long axis portion Lp facing the long axis La direction is the wall thickness t1 (thickness) of the short axis portion Sp facing the short axis Sa direction. Thicker than t2 (thickness). The inner member 76 is formed so that the wall thickness gradually increases from the short shaft portion Sp to the long shaft portion Lp. In order to make the inner member 76 have a difference in hardness in order to clarify the easily deformable portion (short shaft portion Sp) of the inner member 76, it is preferable that the wall thickness t1 is sufficiently thicker than the wall thickness t2. For example, it is preferable that the wall thickness t1 is 1.2 times or more, preferably 1.3 times or more the wall thickness t2. On the other hand, if the wall thickness t1 of the long axis portion Lp becomes excessively thick, it is considered that the flexibility of the hose portion 70 itself is lost and the usability of the hose portion 70 deteriorates. From such a viewpoint, for example, it is preferable that the wall thickness t1 is twice or less, preferably 1.5 times or less the wall thickness t2. The wall thickness t2 of the short shaft portion Sp is preferably 0.3 mm or more from the viewpoint of facilitating the expansion of the inner member 76 by water pressure, preferably 0.6 mm or more from the viewpoint of preventing damage due to water pressure, and in particular, expansion / contraction / dragging due to repeated use. From the viewpoint of durability against water pressure, 1.0 mm or more is preferable. On the other hand, the wall thickness t2 is preferably 1.5 mm or less from the viewpoint of preventing the inner member 76 from becoming difficult to swell due to water pressure, and preferably 1.2 mm or less from the viewpoint of being able to be used even at low water pressure. The wall thickness t1 of the long axis portion Lp is set to a thickness corresponding to the ratio with the above-mentioned wall thickness t2.

Further, in the cross section shown in FIG. 10, the inner member 76 is deformed so that the short axis portions Sp and Sp facing each other in the short axis Sa direction are recessed in the direction approaching each other (the center direction of the substantially elliptical shape), and the cross section glasses type. Is formed in. The amount of deformation of the short-axis portion Sp (the amount of dent on one side) is, for example, about 0% to 20% of the separation distance between the short-axis portions Sp and Sp in the undeformed state. That is, for example, assuming that the distance between the short-axis portions Sp and Sp in the undeformed state is 7 mm, the amount of deformation of the short-axis portion Sp (the amount of dent on one side) is about 0 mm to 1.4 mm.

As described above, the hose structure 7 according to the seventh embodiment includes an inner member 76 having a substantially elliptical cross section. In such a hose structure 7, the elastic body 78 is stretched when the liquid is flowing through the inner member 76, and the inner member 76 is stretched accordingly. On the other hand, the elastic body 78 contracts when no liquid is flowing through the inner member 76, and the inner member 76 is spirally contracted and folded accordingly. When the inner member 76 is formed in a substantially elliptical cross section as in the hose structure 7, compared with the case where the inner member is formed in a perfect circular cross section as in a normal hose, for example, It is easy to unify the bending direction when folding in a predetermined direction, such as when the hose shrinks in a spiral shape. As a result, when the elastic body 78 contracts, the inner member 76 tends to contract smoothly in a spiral shape, and the water accumulated in the inner member 76 can be appropriately discharged by the force of contracting in a spiral shape. From the above, according to the hose structure 7, the drainage property can be improved.

Further, in the inner member 76, the wall thickness t1 of the long axis portion Lp facing the long axis La direction in the cross section is thicker than the wall thickness t2 of the short axis portion Sp facing the short axis Sa direction. By making the long-axis portion Lp thicker and the short-axis portion Sp thinner, the easily deformable portion (short-axis portion Sp) of the inner member 76 is determined, so that the bending direction when contracting in a spiral shape is more easily unified. It can be folded more smoothly. In addition, where the long-axis portion Lp becomes thick and hard and hard to deform, the portion is secured as a water flow area, so that drainage (drainage) when folded is improved and water flow at the initial stage of water flow is improved. Aqueousness can be improved. Further, the short shaft portion Sp is thinned so that it can be easily stretched even at a low water pressure, and the long shaft portion Lp is thickened so that the flow member stretches or expands more than necessary, so that the inner member 76 and the inner It is possible to prevent an excessive load from being applied to the member (outer member 77) that covers the member 76.

Further, the inner member 76 is formed in a cross-sectional eyeglass shape by being deformed in a direction in which the short axis portions Sp and Sp facing each other in the short axis Sa direction approach each other. Since the portion facing in the minor axis Sa direction is deformed in the central direction, the easily deformable portion (minor axis portion Sp) of the inner member 76 is determined more clearly, so that the bending direction when contracting in a spiral shape is determined. It is easier to unify and can be folded more smoothly. In addition, by unifying the bending direction, a portion that is difficult to deform (long-axis portion Lp) is determined, and the portion is secured as a water passage area, so that drainage (drainage) when folded is improved. At the same time, it is possible to improve the water permeability at the initial stage of water flow.

[8th Embodiment]
Next, the hose structure according to the eighth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The basic configuration of the hose structure of the present embodiment is the same as that of the hose structure 7 according to the seventh embodiment described above, and only the configuration of the inner member is partially different. Hereinafter, among the configurations of the hose structure according to the eighth embodiment, the differences from the hose structure 7 according to the seventh embodiment will be mainly described.

As shown in FIG. 11, the inner member 86 (flowing member) of the hose structure according to the eighth embodiment has a substantially elliptical cross section orthogonal to the axis, similar to the inner member 76 described above. The wall thickness t1 (thickness) of the long axis portion Lp facing in the long axis La direction is thicker than the wall thickness t2 (thickness) of the short axis portion Sp facing in the short axis Sx direction. On the other hand, in the inner member 86, unlike the above-mentioned inner member 76 having a cross-section glasses type, the short axis portions Sp and Sp facing each other in the short axis Sx direction are not deformed (not recessed in the central direction of the substantially elliptical shape). .. Since the short shaft portion Sp of the inner member 86 is not recessed in the central direction, the short shaft Sx is longer than the short shaft Sa of the inner member 76 having a cross-sectional spectacle shape.

Even in the inner member 86 which is not a cross-sectional eyeglass type, the long shaft portion Lp is thickened and the short shaft portion Sp is thinned, so that the easily deformable portion (short shaft portion Sp) of the inner member 86 is determined, so that the spiral is formed. It becomes easier to unify the bending direction when shrinking into a shape, and it can be folded more smoothly. In addition, where the long-axis portion Lp becomes thick and hard and hard to deform, the portion is secured as a water flow area, so that drainage (drainage) when folded is improved and water flow at the initial stage of water flow is improved. Aqueousness can be improved. Further, the short shaft portion Sp is thinned so that it can be easily stretched even at a low water pressure, and the long shaft portion Lp is thickened so that the flow member stretches or expands more than necessary, so that the inner member 86 and the inner It is possible to prevent an excessive load from being applied to the member (outer member) that covers the member 86.

[9th Embodiment]
Next, the hose structure according to the ninth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The basic configuration of the hose structure of the present embodiment is the same as that of the hose structure 7 according to the seventh embodiment described above, and only the configuration of the inner member is partially different. Hereinafter, among the configurations of the hose structure according to the ninth embodiment, the differences from the hose structure 7 according to the seventh embodiment will be mainly described.

As shown in FIGS. 12 (a) to 12 (c), the inner member 96 (see FIG. 12 (a)), 106 (see FIG. 12 (b)), 116 of the hose structure according to the ninth embodiment. (See FIG. 12C), similarly to the inner member 76 described above, the cross section orthogonal to the axis has a substantially elliptical shape. On the other hand, the inner members 96, 106, and 116 are not formed in a cross-section spectacle shape, unlike the above-mentioned cross-section spectacle-shaped inner member 76.

The inner members 96, 106, and 116 are provided with reinforcing members 99, 109, and 119, respectively, on the long axis portions Lp facing each other in the long axis direction in the cross section.

As shown in FIG. 12A, the inner member 96 has a reinforcing member 99 extending outward in the long axis direction from the long axis portion Lp as the above-mentioned reinforcing member. Unlike the inner member 76 described above, the inner member 96 has the same thickness of the long shaft portion Lp and the short shaft portion Sp. In the inner member 96, since the reinforcing member 99 is provided, a pulling force is applied to the long shaft portion Lp. As a result, as in the case of increasing the thickness of the long-axis portion Lp, the long-axis portion Lp becomes a portion that is difficult to deform, and when the easily deformable portion (short-axis portion Sp) is clarified and contracted in a spiral shape. The bending direction can be unified.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12B, the inner member 106 has a reinforcing member 109 provided inside the long axis portion Lp (center side of the ellipse) as the reinforcing member described above. The reinforcing member 109 extends in the axial direction along the long axis portion Lp of the inner member 106. The reinforcing member 109 is integrally formed of, for example, the same material as other parts of the inner member 106. Further, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), the inner member 116 has a reinforcing member 119 provided inside the long axis portion Lp (center side of the ellipse) as the reinforcing member described above. The reinforcing member 119 extends in the axial direction along the long axis portion Lp of the inner member 106. The reinforcing member 119 is made of a material different from other parts of the inner member 106, and is made of a material such as a thread. By providing a reinforcing member such as the inner members 106 and 116, the wall thickness of the long shaft portion Lp can be made thicker than the wall thickness of the short shaft portion Sp. According to such a configuration, the long-axis portion Lp becomes a portion that is difficult to deform, the portion that is easily deformed (short-axis portion Sp) can be clarified, and the bending direction when contracting in a spiral shape can be unified. ..

1,2,3,4,4X, 5,6,7 ... Hose structure, 16,26,76,86,96,106,116 ... Inner member (flowing member), 18,28 ... Elastic body, 29 ... Covering member, 41X ... Pressure control valve (pressure reducing valve), 99,109,119 ... Reinforcing member, Lp ... Long shaft part, Sp ... Short shaft part.

Claims (2)

A flow member with a substantially elliptical cross section through which fluid passes
A telescopic member provided separately from the flow member and extending along the flow member so as to be expandable and contractible in the extending direction of the flow member according to the flow state of the flow member.
An outer member that covers the inner member, which is the flow member, is provided.
By expanding and contracting the expansion and contraction member, the flow member can be deformed without expanding and contracting the flow member.
The telescopic member is provided separately from the inner member and the outer member.
A hose structure in which the telescopic member is arranged between the inner member and the outer member, and is arranged close to a predetermined region in the circumferential direction of the inner member. The hose structure according to claim 1, wherein the flow member is provided with a reinforcing member on a long axis portion facing in the long axis direction in a cross section.

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