JPH0126986Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a louver provided in an air outlet of an air conditioner or the like.

[Conventional technology]

Generally, the air outlet of an air conditioner (hereinafter referred to as an air conditioner) is equipped with a wind direction plate that can be moved vertically or horizontally in order to adjust the direction of hot or cold air blown out from the air conditioner. , this wind direction plate is called a louver. Recently, there are some models that automatically move this louver to adjust the blowing direction of cold or warm air.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 3, in an air conditioner indoor unit 2 equipped with a louver 1 that can change the air blowing direction up and down, moisture in the room condenses on the surface of the louver, especially during cooling, and condenses in the up and down direction of the louver. It has been pointed out that there is a problem in which water droplets fall toward the floor as the product rotates.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4, conventionally, adhesive is applied to the surface of a flat louver 1, which has a bracket 5 supported rotatably on a shaft 4 attached to a side wall 3a of an air outlet 3 of an indoor unit 2. A structure in which a flocked portion 7 is provided through a layer 6 has been proposed. This flocked portion 7 is formed on the outer surface of the substantially flat louver 1 other than the surface visible from the outside, that is, the louver 1 is located at the fourth
It is provided over the entire outer surface other than the inclined upper surface when the device is in the inclined position shown in the figure.

The louver 1 having the flocked portion 7 is mainly made of synthetic resin or the like in order to reduce weight and prevent condensation, but the surface visible from the outside is smooth and maintains a designed appearance.

[Problem that the invention attempts to solve]

However, the conventional louver as described above has the following problems.

First, louver 1 rotates like arrow X,
The air blowing directions are adjusted as shown by arrows A and B, but due to the rotation, the condensation c adhering to the outer surface 1a of the louver 1 gradually falls as shown by arrow Y, and the adhesive layer 6 and the end edge 8 of the flocked part 7, the adhesive layer 6 prevents the water from being absorbed into the flocked part 7, and the water droplets D fall from the louver 1 and wet the room. It was hot.

Further, when the louver 1 is looked up from below, the inner surface 1b side of the louver 1 is seen, and the adhesive layer 6 on the edge 8 in particular becomes unsightly, which may affect the design of the louver 1. It also had the problem of spoiling its appearance.

An object of the present invention is to prevent water droplets from falling on the flocked portion of the louver and the edge of the adhesive layer, and to improve the aesthetic appearance of the edge.

[Means for solving problems]

A feature of the air conditioner louver according to the present invention to achieve the above object is that a recess with a step is formed at the tip of the louver in the direction of air flow, which is formed into a substantially planar shape, and an adhesive is applied to this recess. The reason is that the fiber flocked portion is formed through the layers.

[Effect]

With the above configuration, even if the condensation that adheres to the outer surface of the louver falls to the tip of the louver due to the rotating movement of the louver, especially when it rotates to a steep angle close to upright, it will adhere to the stepped portion. It is absorbed by the fiber flocked portion by capillary action without being hindered by the agent layer, and is eventually vaporized or evaporated.

As it works as described above, it is possible to prevent water droplets from falling from the tip of the louver, so the room will not get wet, and the unsightly parts of the adhesive layer can be hidden by the step, improving the aesthetic appearance. It is also possible to aim for

〔Example〕

The air conditioner louver according to the present invention having the above objects, structure, and functions will be described in more detail using Examples.

1 and 2 show an embodiment of the present invention, with FIG. 1 being a side view of the louver, and FIG. 2 being an enlarged view of the tip of the louver. Note that the same reference numerals as in FIGS. 3 and 4 indicate the same or corresponding members.

In FIG. 1, a louver 10 formed from synthetic resin into a flat plate by injection molding or the like is
A bracket 5 is supported by a shaft 4 and is rotatably attached to the opening of the air conditioner. A fiber flocked portion 7 is adhered to the surface portions of the louver 10 other than the outer surface 10a, that is, the inner surface 10b, the distal end surface 10c, and the proximal end surface 10d through an adhesive layer 6. . The fiber flocked portion 7 is made of nylon pile or the like having excellent water absorbency, and the adhesive layer is made of acrylic synthetic resin or the like. The distal end surface 10c has a shape that gradually inclines and protrudes from both the outer surface 10a and the inner surface 10b toward the distal end, and a step 11 is formed at the distal end. A notched recess 12 is formed from the step 11 toward the inner surface 10b. The adhesive layer 6 and the end edge 8 of the fiber flocked portion 7 on the louver tip surface 10c side are located in contact with the step 11, and the thickness of the fiber flocked portion 7 is greater than this step 11. It is set somewhat long.

To explain the function of the louver having the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 1, the condensation c adhering to the outer surface 10a of the louver becomes spherical due to surface tension and moves downward along the outer surface 10a.
When it reaches the tip surface 10c as indicated by arrow Y and reaches the step 11, it hangs down from the step 11 as shown in FIG. At this time, since the edge part 8 of the flocked part 7 etc. is provided to the point where it comes into contact with the step 11, the condensation c will not be absorbed by the fiber flocked part 7 by capillary phenomenon and fall downward. . In addition, in addition to preventing condensation, the level difference 11
In particular, the edge part 8 of the adhesive layer 6 and the like is hidden, so even when looking up at the louver 10 from below, the unsightly part of the edge part 8 is no longer visible, which also helps to improve the appearance.

As an effect specific to the embodiment described above, since the shape of the tip surface 10c is gradually inclined toward the tip, the shape of the tip surface 10c is changed from the outer surface 10a to the surface 10.
The condensation is transmitted smoothly in the c direction, and even after being absorbed into the flocked portion 7, the efficiency of infiltrating the inside of the flocked portion 7 and eventually evaporating can be improved.

The above explanation is one embodiment of the present invention, and as long as it does not impair the purpose and effect of the present invention,
Any changes are free. For example, the tip 10
Although the shape of c is described as being inclined and protruding toward the distal end, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a flat surface.

[Effect of idea]

As described above in detail, the present invention provides the following effects.

First, a concave portion with a step was provided at the tip of the louver, and a fiber flocked portion was formed in this concave portion via an adhesive layer, so that the condensation adhering to the louver surface could infiltrate into the fiber flocked portion from the step at the tip of the louver. This prevents the water from falling downward and prevents the interior of the room from becoming contaminated with water.

Further, an unsightly portion of the edge of the adhesive layer at the tip of the louver can be hidden by the step, which has the secondary effect of improving the aesthetic appearance of the louver.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a side view showing an embodiment of the louver for air conditioner according to the present invention, Fig. 2 is a side view of the same enlarged part, and Figs. 3 and 4 are respectively for conventional air conditioner louvers. FIG. 2 is a perspective view and a partially sectional side view showing an example of a louver. 6...Adhesive layer, 7...Fiber flocking part, 10...
Louver, 10c... tip (surface), 11...
Step, 12... recess.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A louver for an air conditioner, characterized in that a concave portion having a step is formed at the tip of the louver formed into a substantially flat plate shape on the side of the air blowing direction, and a fiber flocked portion is formed in this concave portion via an adhesive layer. .