JPH0464749B2 - - Google Patents

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to an aerosol device. More specifically, the present invention relates to an aerosol device whose nozzle can extend outward from a can body.

[Prior Art] Conventional aerosol devices with long nozzles include those in which the nozzle is fixedly attached to the valve at the top of the aerosol can, and the nozzle extends vertically or horizontally of the can body. There is.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In the conventional aerosol device, the long nozzle becomes a nuisance when not in use, takes up a lot of storage space, and it is difficult to protect the nozzle from physical damage and contamination.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above circumstances, it is an object of the present invention to provide an aerosol device whose nozzle is fully extended when in use, making it easy to use and compactly stored when not in use.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The aerosol device of the present invention includes a long nozzle connected to an aerosol can and having at least a flexible bending part, a stored state in which the nozzle is folded along the can body, and a long nozzle connected to an aerosol can. It consists of a parallel link mechanism that can move the nozzle tip while always pointing in the same direction while extending vertically or horizontally from the body, and the parallel link mechanism is a pair of swinging links that are parallel to each other. a four-bar link consisting of an articulating link parallel to each other and a fixed link fixed to the can body, the fixed link being shorter than both swinging links, and the articulating link extending outward from the four-bar link;
And it is configured to be able to hold the nozzle.

[Operation] In the present invention, the nozzle can be extended from a folded state to a retracted state in which it projects outward from the can body by a parallel link mechanism (hereinafter referred to as a parallel link mechanism) consisting of four-bar links. . Furthermore, even in the middle of a long extension, the nozzle tip (spout) always faces the same direction and can maintain this state. In this way, the nozzle can be projected outward by an arbitrary distance, making it easy to perform injection operations even on small areas. Furthermore, when the parallel link mechanism is folded, the nozzle is stored parallel to the can body, which occupies less space when not in use and protects it from physical damage.

[Example] Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the aerosol device A of the first embodiment, Fig. 2 is a plan view of the aerosol device A, Fig. 3 is a side view showing a cross section taken along the line - in Fig. 2, and Fig. 4 shows the nozzle midway. 5 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the cap 3, FIGS. 6 and 7 are respectively sectional perspective views of the nozzle and surroundings of the aerosol device A, and FIG. The figure is a partially sectional side view of the aerosol device A with the parallel link mechanism folded, FIG. 9 is a plan view of the aerosol device A shown in FIG. 8, and FIG. 10 is the aerosol device B of the second embodiment. Perspective view of, No. 11
The figure is a cross-sectional side view of main parts of aerosol device B, 12th
Figure 13 is an explanatory diagram of the usage state of aerosol device B.
The figure is a perspective view of essential parts of an aerosol device C according to a third embodiment.

1 to 9, an aerosol device A according to a first embodiment will be explained.

In Figs. 1 to 4, 1 is an aerosol can, 2 is a nozzle, 3 is a cap, and 4 is a parallel link mechanism. The aerosol can 1 is a pressure vessel made of metal such as aluminum or tinplate, into which aerosol contents such as a cockroach repellent, oil, grease, cosmetics, medicine, etc. are placed together with a propellant. A valve is attached to the upper part of the aerosol can 1 by a mounting cap 5, and when a stem 6 provided thereon is pushed in or tilted, the valve opens and the filled aerosol contents can be sprayed. It's getting old. A nozzle 2 is connected to the stem 6 of the valve via a spout 7. This nozzle 2
A long one made of a flexible tube is used.

The cap 3 is a member to which a parallel link mechanism 4 and a spout 7, which will be described later, are attached, and has a short cylindrical shape with an upper plate. The center part of the top plate is divided by a slit to form a push button 8 which can be pushed down freely. The spout 7 is integrally formed on the lower surface of the push button 8 at its center. As shown in FIG. 5, the cap 3 is formed with two partition walls 3a extending downward on both sides of the push button 8, and the partition walls 3a are fitted onto the outer periphery of the mounting cap 5. A recessed fitting portion 3b is formed in a half-moon shape. Thereby, the cap 3 is fixed to the upper part of the aerosol can 1. Further, the outer peripheral side wall of the cap 3 is in contact with the shoulder of the aerosol can 1.

The parallel link mechanism 4 is attached to the upper surface of the cap 3, and includes a fixed link 11, a first swing link 12, a second swing link 13, and a connecting link 14.
It consists of The fixed link 11 is formed of a member of the push button 8 of the cap 3,
From the middle of the push button 8, the first swing link 12
are connected by a hinge 16 and extend, and a second swing link 13 extends from the end of the cap 3 by a hinge 17.
connected and extended. Each end of the first swing link 12 and the second swing link 13 is connected to the hinge 1
8 and 19 to an articulating link 14, one end of which extends further outward. The first swing link 12 and the connecting link 1
Each of the tubes 4 has a rectangular or round tube shape in cross section as shown in FIG. 6 or 7, and is adapted to hold the nozzle 2 therein. Note that a portion of the first swing link 12 and the connecting link 14 have a shape obtained by cutting out the center portion of the second swing link 13 in a vertically long manner. Furthermore, the first
A stopper 21 is formed on the upper surface of the swing link 12, and is adapted to come into contact with the lower end of the opening 9 of the cap 3 when the parallel link mechanism 4 is folded. Parallel link mechanism 4 configured as above
The hinge parts 16, 17, 18, and 19 are all bent by the elasticity of the thin-walled parts. Therefore, the parallel link mechanism 4, the cap 3,
Preferably, the push button 8 is integrally made of a synthetic resin material such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyamide, polyacetal, or the like. Note that when the parallel link mechanism 4 is constructed of a rigid metal such as aluminum, it is preferable to connect the links 11, 12, 13, and 14 using appropriate hinges.
Furthermore, when the nozzle 2 is made of a rigid metal, the portion that bends together with the parallel link mechanism 4 may be connected using a suitable hinge such as a flexible tube.

With the above configuration, the parallel link mechanism 4 moves from the usage position in which it protrudes in the lateral direction of the can body as shown in FIG. 3, to the intermediate position shown in FIG. It can be moved from a folded position to a working position. Note that if a suitable stopper is provided to lightly maintain the intermediate position shown in Fig. 4, the nozzle 2 can be used even when its tip is positioned above the top surface of the cap 3. preferable.

Next, a method of using the aerosol device A of this embodiment will be explained. When spraying, the parallel link mechanism 4 is projected to the side of the can body as shown in FIG. It is sprayed to the outside from the tip of 2. At this time, the nozzle 2 protrudes outward from the can body, so it is easy to spray into narrow spaces such as gaps, and is therefore suitable for spraying cockroach killers and injecting oil, grease, etc. Also, the parallel link mechanism 4
The first swing link 12 and the second swing link 13 are folded onto the upper surface of the push button 8, and the connecting link 14 is folded over the first swing link 12 and the second swing link 13.
When folded up, it can be compactly stored on the top surface of the cap 3, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, so that it can be easily stored when not in use and protected from physical damage. Moreover, at this time, the push button 8 is prevented from being depressed by the stopper 21, so that unintentional spraying can be prevented.

Next, an aerosol device B according to a second embodiment will be explained based on FIGS. 10 to 12.

10 and 11, the aerosol can 1, nozzle 2, and cap 3 are constructed substantially the same as in the first embodiment. This embodiment is characterized by the configuration in which the parallel link mechanism 4 is attached to the side wall of the aerosol can 1 vertically. The cap 3 has a storage case 3 extending downward and having a U-shaped cross section.
0 is integrally formed. The upper part of the storage case 30 is a fixed link 3 that constitutes a parallel link mechanism 4.
1. A second swing link 33 extends from the upper end of the storage case 30 via a hinge 36, and a first swing link 32 extends from a position slightly below the upper end of the storage case 30 via a hinge 37. There is. A connecting link 3 is provided at the tip of each of the first swing link 32 and the second swing link 33.
4 are connected via hinges 38 and 39.
Further, the connecting link extends further from the hinge 38 toward the distal end. The nozzle 2 is connected to the spout 7 inside the cap 3, and is passed through the side wall of the cap 3 to the first swing link 32, and further passed through the articulating link 34 to its tip. .

With the above configuration, even in this embodiment, the parallel link mechanism 4 can be swung up and down as shown by the arrow X in FIG. When the parallel link mechanism 4 is folded, the nozzle 2 is stored in the storage case 30, and when the parallel link mechanism 4 is extended, the nozzle 2 can be extended along the longitudinal direction of the can as shown in FIG.

Next, a method of using the aerosol device B of this embodiment will be explained. In this embodiment, the nozzle 2 extends in the vertical direction, so it is suitable for cleaning a drain pipe or the like with the aerosol can 1 facing downward. Therefore, it is advisable to put an appropriate cleaner or the like inside the aerosol can 1. When performing spraying work, by pushing the push button 8, the aerosol contents can be sprayed to the outside from the tip of the nozzle 2, as in the previous embodiment, thereby making it possible to clean drain pipes and the like. When the parallel link mechanism 4 is folded, it can be stored in the storage case 30 as shown in FIG. 11, reducing the storage space when not in use and protecting it from physical damage. be able to.

Next, the aerosol device C of the third embodiment was
This will be explained based on the diagram.

In this embodiment, the link mechanism 4 in the first embodiment is oriented horizontally, and a vertical wall 40 on the upper surface of the cap 3 is used.
is provided as a fixed link 41 of the parallel link mechanism 4, and a first swing link 42 and a second swing link 43 are connected to it by a hinge. The configuration of the connecting link 44 is the same as in the first embodiment.
In this embodiment having such a structure as well, the nozzle 2 can be made to protrude outward from the top surface of the can body, and can be folded up on the top surface of the cap 3.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, various modifications can be made to the present invention without changing the gist thereof.

[Effects of the Invention] In the present invention, when in use, the nozzle extends outward and is easy to use, and when not in use, it can be stored compactly.

Furthermore, since the tip of the nozzle always faces in the same direction, it can be used even when the nozzle is in the middle of extension.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the aerosol device A of the first embodiment, Fig. 2 is a plan view of the aerosol device A, Fig. 3 is a side view showing a cross section taken along the Y-Y line in Fig. 2, and Fig. 4 is a nozzle. 5 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the cap 3, and FIGS. 6 and 7 are sectional perspective views of the nozzle and surroundings of the aerosol device A, respectively. Fig. 8 is a partially sectional side view of the aerosol device A with the parallel link mechanism folded, Fig. 9 is a plan view of the aerosol device A shown in Fig. 8, and Fig. 10 is the aerosol of the second embodiment. Perspective view of device B, 11th
The figure is a cross-sectional side view of main parts of aerosol device B, 12th
Figure 13 is an explanatory diagram of the usage state of aerosol device B.
The figure is a perspective view of essential parts of an aerosol device C according to a third embodiment. (Main symbols in the drawing), 1: Aerosol can, 2:
Nozzle, 3: Cap, 4: Parallel link mechanism,
8: Push button, 11, 31, 41: Fixed link, 12, 32, 42: First swing link, 13,
33, 43: Second swing link, 14, 34, 4
4: Connecting link.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A long nozzle that is continuous with an aerosol can and has at least a flexible bending part, a stored state in which the nozzle is folded along the can body, and a long nozzle that extends vertically or laterally from the can body. It consists of a parallel link mechanism that can move the nozzle tip while always pointing in the same direction in the extended state, and the parallel link mechanism includes a pair of swinging links that are parallel to each other, an articulating link that is parallel to each other, and a can. It is a four-bar link consisting of a fixed link fixed to the body, the fixed link being shorter than both swinging links, and the articulating link having four sections.
An aerosol device that extends outward from a joint link and holds a nozzle. 2. The aerosol device according to claim 1, wherein the parallel link mechanism is attached to the top surface of the cap of an aerosol can. 3. The aerosol device according to claim 1, wherein the parallel link mechanism is attached to a side surface of a cap of an aerosol can.