JP2002119440A - Washing and drying equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To provide a cleaning / drying apparatus having good functionality which does not lead to a failure of the entire apparatus even if a liquid leak or the like occurs. SOLUTION: A drying mechanism 2 having a drying function of drying a wet object by jetting an air stream is independent of a cleaning mechanism 1 having a cleaning function of cleaning an object by discharging a cleaning liquid. Combine them into forms and configure them into a unitary structure.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a washing and drying apparatus for mainly washing and drying hands.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a washing and drying apparatus capable of washing and drying hands, for example, Japanese Patent Publication No. 4-26653 discloses a hand-washing machine having a bowl portion provided at the top of a cabinet and a soap discharging mechanism and a drying device. A hand-washing / drying machine having a mechanism and the like is shown. Although there are differences in the configuration of the soap discharge mechanism and the configuration of the drying mechanism, all of the conventional cleaning and drying apparatuses incorporate the cleaning mechanism and the drying mechanism into a single main body structure as shown in the above-mentioned publication. And after washing their hands,
The wet hands can be dried on the spot by warm air or blowing.

[0003]

The conventional washing / drying apparatus as described above can perform hand washing and drying continuously on the spot and is convenient. Since the cleaning mechanism to handle and the drying mechanism to handle gases such as hot air and air are incorporated in a single main body structure, if the cleaning mechanism or bowl etc. leaks, it also leaks to the drying mechanism including electrical components. There is a problem that the liquid is applied to cause a failure due to insulation failure or the like, resulting in a failure of the entire apparatus. In addition, if there is no hand-washing equipment at an event, etc., hand washing and drying can be performed on the spot in order to ensure hygiene, which is very convenient, but conventional equipment is used by connecting to sewers and waterworks. There is no way to respond.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a highly functional cleaning which does not lead to a failure of the entire apparatus even if a liquid leak or the like occurs. An object of the present invention is to obtain a drying apparatus, to obtain an easy-to-use cleaning / drying apparatus capable of independently performing a cleaning function and a drying function, and to obtain a cleaning / drying apparatus having mobility.

[0005]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cleaning apparatus having a cleaning function for cleaning an object by discharging a cleaning liquid. The drying mechanism unit having the drying function of drying is combined with the mutual mechanism parts in an independent form, and a unit configured as a unitary structure is adopted.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cleaning mechanism having a cleaning function of cleaning an object by discharging a cleaning liquid, a drying function of drying a wet object by jetting an air stream. The means for forming a unitary structure is adopted by combining the drying mechanism units with each other in such a manner that the respective mechanical parts are independent and separable.

In order to achieve the above object, a third aspect of the present invention employs a means for providing a drying mechanism at a higher level than the cleaning mechanism in the means according to the first or second aspect.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a container for storing a cleaning liquid to be discharged into the cleaning mechanism in the means according to any one of the first to third aspects, Means are provided, each of which has a mechanism for storing moisture generated by the drying process in the mechanism.

[0009]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiment 1 Embodiment 1 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 relates to a hand washing / drying apparatus capable of performing hand washing and drying in a lump, and a washing mechanism having a washing function of washing hands by discharging a washing liquid. 1 and a drying mechanism 2 having a drying function for drying wet hands by jetting high-speed airflow. The cleaning mechanism 1 includes an open-type container 3 for storing a cleaning liquid, a pump 5 for pumping the cleaning liquid from the container 3 through a discharge port 4, and a hand detection unit 6 for controlling the operation of the pump 5. An electric system 7 is provided. Drying mechanism 2
A high-pressure air flow generator 8 that sucks air from outside the device to generate and discharge a high-pressure air flow, an air nozzle 9 that converts the high-pressure air flow discharged from the high-pressure air flow device 8 into a high-speed air flow, It comprises an electric system 11 including a hand detection means 10 for controlling the operation of the airflow generation device 8.

The cleaning mechanism 1 and the drying mechanism 2 are functionally and mechanically independent from each other, and employ only a sink 12 that forms a processing space. Sink 12
Is a container body that forms a processing space for performing a cleaning process and a drying process. The container body is provided with an open portion facing upward at an upper portion of a cabinet 13 that forms a main body outer shell, and a drain pipe 14 is provided at a drain port at the bottom portion. It is connected. The discharge port 4 of the cleaning mechanism 1 is disposed above the sink 12 toward the sink 12, and the pump 5 and the container 3 are assembled on the back side in the cabinet 13. Air nozzle 9 of drying mechanism 2
Are arranged opposite to each other on the inner surface on the near side and on the inner side of the sink 12 so that a high-speed air flow can be blown into the sink 12. It is built in. In the cabinet 13, a partition wall structure 15 for separating the cleaning mechanism 1 and the drying mechanism 2.
The cleaning mechanism 1 and the drying mechanism 2 including their electric systems 7 and 11 are separated and independent from each other by the partition wall structure 15.

In this hand washing / drying apparatus, the drain pipe 14 is connected to a treatment facility such as a sewer when installed. And
The cleaning liquid corresponding to the intended use is poured into the container 3 of the cleaning mechanism 1 and used. As the cleaning liquid, a disinfecting liquid such as tap water, soapy water, or cresol liquid can be used. Sink 1
When the hand is put out to the discharge port 4 above the hand 2, the hand detection means 6 of the cleaning mechanism 1 detects the hand, and the pump 5 operates for a predetermined time by the action of the electric system 7, and the set amount or hand is set. The cleaning liquid is discharged toward the hand protruded from the discharge port 4 until the hand detection unit 6 stops detecting the hand away from the discharge port 4. The hand is cleaned on the sink 12 with the discharged cleaning liquid. After the cleaning process, when the user holds his hand toward the sink 12 as it is, the hand detecting means 10 of the drying mechanism 2 detects the hand, and the high-pressure air flow generator 8 operates by the function of the electric system 11, and the air nozzle 9. A high-speed airflow having a high kinetic energy is ejected to the sink 12 from the above.

The hand wet with the cleaning liquid is inserted into and pulled out of the high-speed air flow, whereby the cleaning liquid attached to the hand is blown off to the bottom of the sink 12 and dried.
When your hands are dry, release your hands from the sink 12
The hand detection means 10 stops detecting the hand, and the high-pressure airflow generator 8 stops. The cleaning liquid blown off from the hand is drained to the processing equipment through the drain pipe 14. As described above, the hand washing / drying apparatus can perform hand washing and drying at once without touching anything, and thus is suitable for hand disinfection and drying in medical facilities and the like. Since the cleaning mechanism 1 and the drying mechanism 2 function independently, it is possible to perform only the cleaning process or only the drying process, and various usages are possible.

[0013] Even if a liquid leak occurs in the cleaning mechanism 1 which handles the cleaning liquid, the liquid does not reach the drying mechanism 2 due to the partition wall structure 15, so that the cleaning mechanism 1 breaks down due to the liquid leakage. Even so, the drying mechanism 2 functions normally, and the hand can be dried. If a liquid leaks from around the sink 12 or the drain pipe 14 relating to the drainage of the cleaning liquid, the drying function unit 2 may break down due to the liquid leakage.
Since the cleaning mechanism 1 separated by 5 does not reach the liquid leakage, it does not break down due to the liquid leakage, and the cleaning function works normally. In any case, the repair of the failed mechanical unit does not extend to repairing the entire device.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the cleaning mechanism 1 and the drying mechanism 2 are separated from the sink 12, and the cleaning mechanism 1 is combined with the drying mechanism 2 at a higher level or sideways. In addition, it is possible to avoid troubles caused by liquid leakage from around the sink 12 and from the drain pipe 14, and also to prevent the drying mechanism 2 from causing a failure due to liquid leakage from the cleaning mechanism 1. When tap water is used as the cleaning liquid, the container 3 is unnecessary, and a configuration may be adopted in which the water supply and the discharge port 4 are connected via opening / closing means such as an electromagnetic valve.

Embodiment 2 The present embodiment shown in FIG. 4 is a self-contained type of the hand washing / drying apparatus shown in Embodiment 1, and is basically the same as that of Embodiment 1 except for the configuration relating to drainage. is there. Therefore, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

The hand washing / drying apparatus according to the present embodiment is designed to store waste water in the storage container 16 and function separately from the processing equipment. Thereby, the electric systems 7, 11
Except for, a self-contained form is provided, providing mobility. As shown in FIG.
7 can be easily moved. Therefore, it can be carried and installed when there is no hand-washing equipment in an event or the like, and hand washing and drying can be performed on the spot while ensuring hygiene, which is convenient. Other functions are the same as those of the first embodiment.

In the hand washing / drying apparatus of each of the above-described embodiments, the washing mechanism 1 and the drying mechanism 2 may be configured as a unit, and a unitary structure may be formed by combining them. In this case, the failed mechanism unit can be replaced for each unit, which is convenient for the user. Also,
As the drying method, for example, a method using hot air other than the wiping method using the kinetic energy of the high-speed air flow may be used. The object to be processed is not limited to the hand, but various articles.
Of course, it is necessary for the apparatus for cleaning and drying an article to adopt a configuration corresponding to the target article.

[0018]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to obtain a cleaning and drying apparatus having good functionality which does not lead to a failure of the entire apparatus even if a liquid leak or the like occurs. It is easy to use.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to obtain a cleaning / drying apparatus having good functionality which does not lead to a failure of the entire apparatus even if a liquid leak or the like occurs, and performs the cleaning function and the drying function independently. In addition, it is easy to use because only the failed part can be replaced.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the drying mechanism can be effectively protected from liquid leakage together with the effect according to the first or second aspect.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, mobility is provided along with the effect according to any one of the first to third aspects, and the use range is expanded.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view illustrating a configuration of a hand washing and drying apparatus according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a side view of another hand washing / drying apparatus according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a front configuration diagram of still another hand washing / drying apparatus according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a side view of a hand washing / drying apparatus according to a second embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 cleaning mechanism section, 2 drying mechanism section, 3 container, 4
Discharge port, 5 pump, 9 air nozzle, 12
Sink, 15 partition structure, 16 storage container, 1
7 Casters.

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A drying mechanism having a drying function for drying a wet object by jetting an air stream is provided separately from a cleaning mechanism having a cleaning function for washing an object by discharging a cleaning liquid. Washing / drying device configured as a unitary structure. 2. A drying mechanism having a drying function of drying a wet object by jetting an air stream is provided independently of a cleaning mechanism having a cleaning function of washing an object by discharging a cleaning liquid. Washing / drying device that is combined in a separable form into a unitary structure. 3. The cleaning / drying apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the drying mechanism is provided above the cleaning mechanism. 4. The cleaning / drying apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a container for storing a cleaning liquid to be discharged to the cleaning mechanism and a drying mechanism formed by the drying process. A washing / drying device including a container for storing moisture.