JPH0744988B2 - Futon dryer - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a futon dryer, and more particularly to a structure of a futon dryer with improved usability.

[Conventional technology]

The conventional futon dryer has a mechanism that sends the warm air generated in the main body to the ventilation mat through the hose and dries the futon with the warm air discharged from the ventilation mat. The three are completely separate pieces, and they are connected when used.

A special drying case is also provided for drying small items such as a handkerchief, and the structure is such that it is connected to a hose like the ventilation mat.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

However, with the structure as described above, the main body, the hose, and the ventilation mat have to be connected and disconnected one by one each time they are used, which makes the handling troublesome, and the connection port of the ventilation mat is removable. If the structure is not flexible, it is inconvenient that the connecting portion must be taped to prevent air leakage at the connection port, and the tape must be prepared in advance.

Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a futon dryer that solves these problems and does not require accessories that need to be attached and detached, and has improved usability.

[Means for Solving the Problems]

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, a main body having a fan motor, heating means, etc. in the air passage from the suction port to the discharge port, the outer shape is formed in almost contrast to the main body, It is composed of a sub body rotatably supported on the main body side, and a ventilation mat provided over the opposing surfaces of the main body and the sub body and having air permeability to swell by the warm air sent from the discharge port of the main body. .

[Action]

In the case of the above configuration, the main body for delivering the warm air and the sub body opposed to the main body are rotatably connected to each other, and the ventilation mat is integrally provided over the opposing surfaces of the main body and the sub body. The warm air can be sent to the body side, and the ventilation mat can be opened by opening the main body and the sub body, so that the warm air can be spread over a wide range and can be folded to be small when stored.

〔Example〕

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

FIG. 1 is a perspective view for explaining a schematic configuration of a futon dryer. Reference numeral 1 is a main body having a hot air generating means inside, 2 is a sub body having an outer shape in contrast to the main body 1, and 3 is a main body 1. The hinges 4 that rotatably connect the sub body 2 and the sub body 2 are ventilation mats that are integrally provided over the facing surfaces (bottom surfaces) of the main body 1 and the sub body 2.

The main body 1 has a suction port 5 for taking in air, and a discharge port 6 for sending warm air to the ventilation mat 4, and the both are connected by a blower path 7.

A fan motor 8 that continuously moves the air from the suction port 5 to the discharge port 6 and a heating unit (heater) 9 that heats the air toward the discharge port 6 are provided in the air passage 7. .

10 is an operation knob for setting the operating time.

In addition, although not shown inside the main body 1, a time switch connected to the operation knob, the heater 9
A control unit and the like for controlling the above are provided.

The external shape of the sub body 2 is almost the same as that of the main body 1, but no electric thing is provided inside.

The ventilation mat 4 provided from the bottom surface of the main body 1 to the bottom surface of the sub body 2 is made of a breathable cloth, but when the fan motor 8 is started, the ventilation mat swells by the warm air delivered from the discharge port 6, When the fan motor 8 is stopped, it shrinks.

FIG. 2 shows an example of a hinge 3 that rotatably connects the main body 1 and the sub body 2 to each other. The hinge 3 has a so-called hinge shape, and legs 3a are provided on the front sides of the four corners. Although not shown, four guide pins are provided upright on the back side.

On the other hand, vertically long holes 1a are provided on the side surfaces of the main body 1 and the sub body 2 and slidably engaged with the guide pins.

With such a configuration, the main body 1 and the sub body 2 can be opened and closed, and since the ventilation mat 4 swells when the operation is started in the closed state as shown in FIG. 2, the main body 1 and the hinge 3 are sequentially arranged. As the ventilation mat 4 rises and the operation is stopped, the ventilation mat 4 shrinks, so that the main body 1 as well as the hinge 3 descends, and the whole is small.

Fig. 3 shows the form when the floor mat 11 is dried, and the main body 1 and the sub body 2 are placed on the floor mat 11 in an open state, and when the operation is performed by covering the upper part with the blanket 12, ventilation is performed. The mat 4 is inflated by the warm air sent from the discharge port 6, and when the pressure in the ventilation mat 4 is increased, the warm air is simultaneously discharged to the mattress 11, and the mattress 11 is dried by the hot air.

FIG. 4 shows a case where the shape of the ventilation mat 4 is formed in an annular shape such as a floating bag. If such a ventilation mat 4 is provided, it will be in the middle when the main body 1 and the sub body 2 are closed. Drying room
Since 13 is formed, it can be used for drying small items such as handkerchiefs and children's clothes.

〔The invention's effect〕

In the case of the futon dryer as described above, since the main body and the sub body are rotatably connected in series and the ventilation mat is integrally provided, the futon dryer can be operated as it is. If you open the and the ventilation mat will also be opened, you can spread the warm air over a wide range, and because the warm air is blown directly to the futon, it can be dried efficiently, and the shape of the ventilation mat can be changed. The ring type can be used for drying small items because a drying chamber is formed between the main body and the sub body when the main body and the sub body are closed, and when storing, it is only necessary to close the main body and the sub body without removing the ventilation mat. It is convenient and easy to handle.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a futon dryer showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the same embodiment seen from the hinge side, and FIG.
FIG. 4 is a side view showing a usage example of the same embodiment, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing another embodiment in which the shape of the ventilation mat is different. In the figure, 1 ... Main body, 1a ... Hole, 2 ... Sub-body, 3 ... Hinge, 3a ... Leg, 4 ... Ventilation mat, 5 ... Suction port, 6 ...
… Discharge port, 7 …… Blower, 8 …… Fan motor, 9 ……
Heating means (heater), 10 ...... Operation knob, 11 ...... Bed futon, 12 ...... Kakefuton, 13 ...... Drying room.

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A main body having a fan motor, heating means and the like in an air passage extending from a suction port to a discharge port, and an outer shape formed substantially in contrast to the main body, and a sub body rotatably supported on the main body side. A futon dryer comprising a body and an air-permeable ventilation mat which is provided over the opposing surfaces of the main body and the sub-body and swells with warm air delivered from the outlet of the main body. 2. The futon dryer according to claim 1, wherein the ventilation mat integrally provided on the bottom surfaces of the main body and the sub body is formed in an annular shape, and the ventilation mat is provided along the outer periphery of the bottom surface of the main body and the sub body. Machine.