JPH0282001A - How to fill glass fiber into a steam generator - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of Industrial Application The present invention relates to a steam generator that is applied to brushing steamers, steam irons, etc., which spray steam to care for colds.

Conventional technology Conventional steam generators used in brushing steamers, steam irons, etc. that spray steam to care for clothing have a water inlet inside the vaporization chamber, and the water dripped from there is poured into the outer wall of the vaporization chamber. It was heated and evaporated with a heater to generate steam. At this time, in order to facilitate steam generation, rolled steel wool treated with a surface treatment agent (for example, Snowtex) was placed in the container. In other words, when the vaporization chamber becomes high in temperature and shifts from nucleate boiling to film boiling, even if the dropped water is heated by the heater, it just runs around inside the vaporization chamber, and if the amount of water dropped increases, it comes out as water droplets. There is also. To prevent this, steel wool or other materials coated with a surface treatment agent to improve water wettability are rolled into the vaporization chamber. However, since steel wool has no formability, it takes time to fill the vaporization chamber (τ2), and its effectiveness is also greatly increased.Therefore, steel wool is replaced with formed glass fiber. This may lead to
Since it is molded, it does not take much time to fill it. Moreover, the water dripped from the water inlet is sufficiently dispersed by the capillary action of the glass fibers, and is forced by capillary pressure onto the inside of the vaporization chamber, where evaporation occurs at high temperatures. Therefore, the evaporation effect is uniformly performed inside the vaporization chamber, and even if the amount of steam generated increases, it is less likely that water droplets will be ejected, and the steam generation will also be stable.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention With the above-mentioned conventional technology, when filling the vaporization chamber with glass fibers, there was a problem in that when the exposed skin of an arm or the like was touched, the glass fibers pierced the skin, causing itching. . The present invention solves this problem, and aims to provide a method for filling a steam generator with glass fibers by a simple means that does not cause itching.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above object, the first invention of the present application has a heater on the outer wall of the vaporization chamber, and fills the vaporization chamber with glass fibers moistened with water by sprinkling water, soaking, etc. The water is vaporized by heating with the heater.

In order to achieve the above object, the second invention of the present application has a heater on the outer wall of the vaporization chamber, and the vaporization chamber is filled with glass fibers containing water and impregnated with a wetting agent that vaporizes at high temperatures when heated by the heater. Then, the wetting agent and water are vaporized by heating with the heater.

Effect With the above structure, the glass fiber or the glass fiber impregnated with a wetting agent is in a water-containing state,
Since it becomes soft and slippery, it does not pierce the skin and does not cause itching when touching exposed skin such as the arm when filling the vaporization chamber.

EXAMPLE An example of the first invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

FIG. 1 shows the process of filling a steam generator with glass fibers, and FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the steam generator. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a steam generator, which is composed of an upper vaporizing chamber 2 having a water inlet 3, a lower vaporizing chamber 4 having a steam outlet 5, glass fibers 6 containing water, and a heater 7. In the process of filling glass fiber into a steam generator, first, glass fiber is formed into a predetermined shape, and then water is sprayed in the form of a mist using a nozzle or the like.

After filling the upper part of the vaporizing chamber 2 in a wet state, the heater 7 is heated with electricity to drive out the water and dry it.

In this way, the glass fibers are moistened with water, making them soft (and slippery), so they do not pierce the skin, and when filling the vaporization chamber, they can be used on exposed skin such as the arms. There is no itchiness when I touch it.

Furthermore, since the water contained in the glass fibers disappears after filling, the vaporization chamber (usually made of aluminum die-casting) will not be corroded.

Next, an embodiment of the second invention will be described based on FIG. 3. The configuration of the vaporization chamber is the same as that of the first embodiment, and will therefore be omitted. However, in FIG. 2, it is assumed that the glass fiber 6 contains a wetting agent and water. In the process of filling glass fibers into a steam generator, first, glass m fibers are formed into a predetermined shape, then impregnated with a wetting agent, and dried to a desired state. As the wetting agent, one of glycol-based substances, surfactants, etc. that is vaporized in a subsequent process is used. However, this does not apply if there is no problem even if it remains. Further, the impregnation is preferably carried out to the extent that water does not drip, it is easy to handle, and it can be sufficiently dried in the subsequent process. After filling the upper part of the vaporizing chamber 2 in a wet state, the heater 7 is heated to drive out the wetting agent and water, thereby drying it.

In this way, the glass fibers contain a wetting agent and water, making them soft and slippery, so they do not pierce the skin (when filling the vapor chamber, avoid exposing your arms, etc.). There is no itchiness even if it touches the skin.Also, the water contained in the glass fibers disappears after filling, so the vaporization chamber (usually made of aluminum die-casting)
It will not corrode.

Effects of the Invention By doing this, the glass fibers are moistened with water, making them soft and slippery, so they do not pierce the skin (when filling the vaporization chamber, avoid exposing your arms, etc.). There is no itchiness when touching the affected skin.

Furthermore, since the water contained in the glass fibers disappears after filling, the vaporization chamber (usually made of aluminum die-casting) is not corroded (this is an extremely useful method for filling glass fibers into a steam generator).

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a process diagram of an embodiment of the method for filling a steam generator with glass fibers according to the first aspect of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the steam generator. FIG. 3 is a process diagram of an embodiment of the method of filling glass fiber into a steam generator according to the second aspect of the present invention. 1. Vaporization chamber, 2. Upper vaporization chamber, 4. Lower vaporization chamber, 6. Glass fiber, 7. - Name of heater agent. Patent attorney Shigetaka Awano and 1 other person (Fig. 1, Fig. 3) ---1 shaku. : Above the vaporization chamber, J--1) Main entrance 4--1

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A heater is installed on the outer wall of the vaporization chamber, and the vaporization chamber is filled with glass fibers moistened with water by sprinkling water or soaking.
A method of filling glass fiber into a steam generator, which vaporizes water by heating with the heater. (2) A heater is provided on the outer wall of the vaporization chamber, and the vaporization chamber is filled with water-containing glass fibers impregnated with a wetting agent that vaporizes at high temperatures when heated by the heater. A method for filling glass fiber into a steam generator that vaporizes chemicals and water.