JPH07136079A - Hand dryer - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To carry out sanitary hand drying processing speedily by the injection of an air stream and improve the sanitary environment of the hand by the disinfection for the hand and the perfume application. CONSTITUTION:A hand drying device is constituted so that a high speed air stream is jetted from the upper and lower blow-out nozzles 9 and 10 arranged on two surfaces opposed each other in a hand insertion part 1 from a high pressure air generating device 3 which generates the high speed air stream and is installed on a box body 2, in the hand insertion part 1 which is opened on the font surface and the side surface of the box body 2 and has the broadness for accommodating the hand. At a part of the box body 2, a discharge device for discharging the environment improvement element such as a perfume 13 and a disinfectant for improving the sanitary environment of the outer surface part for the hand inserted into the hand insertion part 1 is installed.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a hand dryer for sanitarily drying a wet hand after washing.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In order to maintain a hand in a hygienic state, it is necessary to wash the hand and also to perform a drying treatment after the washing in a hygienic manner. Therefore, the wet hand is directly dried by washing or the like. For example, a hand dryer as disclosed in JP-A-2-23918 is used.

The conventional hand dryer shown in the above publication is constructed by providing a heating means by an electric heater to a blowing means rotated by an induction motor. The air blower forms an air flow blown to the hand dryer by the rotation of the sirocco type blades, and the electric heater heats the air flow formed by the blower to use the air flow blown to the hand dryer as hot air.

In the hand dryer having the above structure, the hand can be dried hygienically by holding the wet hand over the hand dryer where hot air is blowing. That is, the water content of the hand hit by the hot air is evaporated by the heat, blown off by the wind and removed from the hand without wiping with a woven cloth or the like.

[0005]

In the conventional hand dryer as described above, the temperature of the hot air is set relatively low because the hot air is directly applied to the hand. Therefore, it takes a long time for the drying process and it is troublesome to use.

Further, since the hand drying section is a hot air blowing portion and the surroundings are open, when the hand is extended toward the hand drying section, the moisture of the hand evaporated with the hot air is blown toward the user. It may cause discomfort during use.

Although the above-mentioned inconvenience can be solved by providing a barrier in the hand-drying section or by enclosing the hand-drying section except for a part thereof, the barrier makes the usability poor, and moisture is accumulated in the enclosure due to the drying treatment. A new problem arises. In addition, putting a hand, which is a part of the body, in an obstructive part and performing a drying process in a state where it is difficult to see is physiologically uneasy and difficult to use.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its object is, first of all, a quick and sanitary drying process of a hand by jetting an air stream, and a hand by disinfecting or scenting the hand. It is to provide a hand dryer having a sanitary environment improving function, secondly to provide a hand dryer having an external environment improving function to make an installation space an aroma environment, and thirdly, a feeling of cool air. It is an object of the present invention to provide a hand dryer that can be used to dry hands and has good usability.

[0009]

According to a first aspect of the present invention to solve the above-mentioned problems, a hand-drying device of the present invention has a hand insertion portion which is opened on the front and side surfaces of a box body and has a space capable of accommodating a hand.
A high-pressure air generator that generates a high-speed air stream is used to eject a high-speed air stream from a nozzle, and an environmental improvement element that improves the sanitary environment of the outer surface of the hand with respect to the hand inserted into the hand insertion part in the box body. A discharging device for discharging is provided.

According to a second aspect of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems, a hand drying device according to the first aspect uses an environment-improving element as an aromatic agent in the means, and a discharge device is provided inside the box, and a storage case. It is configured by an aroma derivation unit that guides the aroma to the vicinity of the nozzle that ejects the high-speed air flow in the manual insertion unit.

According to a third aspect of the present invention which solves the above-mentioned problems, the hand dryer of the present invention introduces a portion of the high pressure air from the high pressure air generator into the storage case by means of the air supply section. It was done.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems, the hand drying device of the present invention comprises a control valve for controlling the release of the aroma from the aroma derivation portion in the releasing device in the means according to the second aspect. The aroma is released after a lapse of a fixed time from the start of ejection of the high-speed air flow from the nozzle facing the hand insertion portion.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems, the hand dryer of the present invention uses the environment improving element in the means relating to the first aspect as a disinfectant, and the discharging device is provided in the box body to store the disinfectant. And an atomizer that atomizes the disinfectant in the storage tank into the atomized state and blows it out.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention to solve the above-mentioned problems, a hand dryer according to the present invention generates a high-speed air flow in a hand insertion portion which is opened on the front and side surfaces of a box body and has a space for accommodating a hand. A high-pressure air generator is used to eject a high-speed air stream from a nozzle, and a part of the box excluding the manual insertion part is provided with an aroma ejector that emits an aroma to the installation space.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems, there is provided a hand dryer according to the sixth aspect, wherein the fragrance discharger in the means for storing the fragrance is provided in a box body and the degree of opening to the outside can be adjusted. And a gas guide part for introducing a part of the high pressure air from the high pressure air generator into the storage case.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention to solve the above-mentioned problems, the hand dryer according to the sixth aspect is provided with the aroma ejector according to the sixth aspect, which is provided near the heat generating portion of the high-pressure air generator in the box. And a storage case for storing the fragrance that communicates with the.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention which solves the above-mentioned problems, a hand dryer of the present invention generates a high-speed air flow in a hand insertion portion which is opened on the front and side surfaces of a box body and has a space for accommodating a hand. A high-pressure air generator is used to eject a high-speed air stream from a nozzle, and an infrared heater for warming a hand inserted by radiant heat is provided in the hand insertion portion.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention which solves the above-mentioned problems, a hand dryer of the present invention generates a high-speed air flow in a hand insertion portion which is opened on the front and side surfaces of a box body and has a space capable of accommodating a hand. A high-pressure air generator is used to eject a high-speed air stream from the nozzle, and a sensor that detects and outputs the presence of the hand in the hand insertion part and an infrared heater that warms the hand inserted by radiant heat are provided. The high pressure air generator and the infrared heater are operated by the above.

[0019]

In the hand dryer according to the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems, the high-speed air flow generated by the high-pressure air generator is ejected from the nozzle into the hand insertion part and wets the hand insertion part. Moisture attached to the hand will be blown away from the hand by high-speed air flow just by inserting it over the hand, and an environmental improvement element that improves the sanitary environment of the hand on the outer surface of the hand inserted in the hand insertion part Will be emitted by the emission device.

In the hand dryer according to the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems, a high-speed air stream generated by the high-pressure air generator is ejected from the nozzle into the hand insertion portion,
Moisture attached to the hand will be blown out from the hand by high-speed air flow just by inserting the hand into the hand insertion part by holding it over the hand insertion part, and at the same time, the fragrance from the discharging device will be aroma on the outer surface part of the hand inserted into the hand insertion part. Qi is released and the hands are scented.

In the hand dryer of the present invention according to claim 3 for solving the above-mentioned problems, in addition to the function of claim 2, a part of the high pressure air from the high pressure air generator is introduced into the storage case by the air supply section. , The aroma in the storage case is surely blown to the hand.

In the hand drying device of the present invention according to claim 4 which solves the above-mentioned problems, in addition to the effect of claim 2, the hand is scented in the latter half of the hand drying process, and the hand scenting function is provided. Is stable.

In the hand dryer of the present invention according to claim 5 for solving the above-mentioned problems, a high-speed air stream generated by a high-pressure air generator is ejected from a nozzle into a hand insertion portion,
Just by inserting a wet hand over the hand insertion part, the moisture adhering to the hand will be blown out from the hand by the high-speed air flow, and the outer surface of the hand inserted into the hand insertion part will be disinfected from the discharge device. The agent will be released and the hands will be disinfected.

In the hand dryer according to the sixth aspect of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems, a high-speed air stream generated by the high-pressure air generator is ejected from the nozzle into the hand insertion portion,
Just by inserting a wet hand over the hand insertion part, the moisture adhering to the hand will be blown out from the hand by the high-speed air flow, and the fragrance will be released from the aroma ejector into the installation space of the device, and the installation space Becomes an aromatic environment.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems, in addition to the function of the sixth aspect, the amount of aroma emitted from the aroma storage case to the installation space is adjusted by adjusting the opening degree of the storage case. Can be adjusted.

In the hand dryer of the present invention according to claim 8 which solves the above-mentioned problems, in addition to the effect of claim 6, the heat of the heat generating portion of the high-pressure air generator causes the aroma discharger to more surely move to the installation space. The fragrance can be released.

In the hand dryer according to the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems, a high-speed air stream generated by a high-pressure air generator is jetted from a nozzle into a hand insertion part,
Moisture that adheres to the hand will be blown away from the hand by high-speed air flow just by inserting it into the hand insertion part by holding it over the hand insertion part, and the hand placed in the hand insertion part is heated by radiant heat and warm environment. It will be dried below.

In the hand dryer of the present invention according to claim 10 for solving the above-mentioned problems, when a hand is inserted into the hand insertion portion so as to hold a wet hand, the sensor detects the presence of the hand,
The high-speed air flow generated by the high-pressure air generator blows out from the nozzle, and the moisture adhering to the hand inserted in the hand insertion part is blown away from the hand by the high-speed air flow, and the hand inserted in the hand insertion part is heated by radiant heat. It will be warm.

[0029]

【Example】

Example 1. FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing the entire hand dryer as an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1 as a whole, this hand dryer is constructed by incorporating a high-pressure air generator 3 in a box 2 forming an outer shell having a hand insertion portion 1 at the front upper part thereof. The high-pressure air is sent to the hand insertion portion 1 to form a high-speed air as a working air flow for drying, which is sufficient to blow out moisture in the hand insertion portion 1, and is installed on the floor or wall surface of a hand washing room or the like.

The front of the box body 2 forming the outer shell of the hand dryer is composed of a front panel and an insertion panel forming the manual insertion section 1, and the back is composed of a back plate. Further, both side surfaces of the box body 2 are composed of left and right side plates, an upper surface thereof is an upper panel, and a bottom portion thereof is composed of a gate-shaped frame.

Hand insertion part 1 formed by insertion part panel
Is open on the front side and both side sides at the upper front of the box 2.
It is configured as a slanted U-shaped recess that tilts downward toward the back side, and you can freely remove and insert your hands in a visible state without feeling discomfort or anxiety when both hands are naturally aligned and extended. It has a height and a depth, and a drain port is formed at the bottom on the back side. The inner part of the hand insertion part 1 is configured to be wider than the entrance part. In addition, the opening edge of the hand insertion portion 1 is formed into a smooth R shape to improve the touch, and the inner surface of the hand insertion portion 1 is subjected to a water repellent treatment by applying a water repellent paint to prevent the attachment of water droplets. The attachment of dirt is prevented.

The hand insertion section 1 is provided on the entrance side and the back side of the hand insertion section 1.
A sensor 4 for detecting the entry and exit of the hand is attached. This sensor 4 has a plurality of photo Ls arranged side by side.
It is composed of an infrared ray emitting element such as ED and an infrared ray receiving element such as a plurality of phototransistors arranged side by side. The light emitting side is attached to the lower side wall surface, and the light receiving side is attached to the upper side wall surface which is less affected by external light. Has been.

The high pressure air generator 3 includes a DC brushless motor 5 (which may be a normal commutator motor) and a DC
It is configured as a unit composed of a turbo fan that is rotated by a brushless motor 5, and in this embodiment, it is attached to the upper surface of a frame that constitutes the bottom of the box body 2 with the intake port facing downward. The suction port of the high-pressure air generator 3 is open to face the terminal structure of the suction path formed in the frame. The suction path has a suction port opened to the outside of the machine at the bottom of the box body 2 (which may be a side surface, a top surface, or a back surface) as an inlet end, and the suction box facing the suction port of the high-pressure air generator 3 has a terminal structure. A series of air passages is constituted by a duct 6 vertically arranged between the suction port and the intake box.

Each DC on the exhaust side of the high pressure air generator 3
One ends of the upper air duct 7 and the lower air duct 8 are connected to the brushless motor 5 side. The other ends of the upper air duct 7 and the lower air duct 8 expand into a flat trumpet shape, and an upper blowing nozzle 9 and a lower blowing nozzle 10 are attached to the horizontally long slit-shaped opening ends, respectively.
A plurality of nozzle holes are formed in a row in the horizontal direction in the upper blowing nozzle 9 and the lower blowing nozzle 10.
High pressure air sent from 50m / s to 150m / s
It can be converted into the wind at the wind speed of s and blown out.

The upper blowing nozzle 9 is inclined downward to the upper portion of the inlet of the manual insertion portion 1, and the lower blowing nozzle 10 is inclined downward to form a pressure gradient from the inlet to the lower portion of the lower portion of the inlet of the manual insertion portion 1. It can be attached to the back of the hand and the palm side of the hand at the same time so that water drops on the hand can be removed from the front and back of the hand without rubbing the hands put in the hand insertion section 1. it can.

In addition to the high-pressure air generator 3 and the intake box, the circuit box 11 and the drain tank 12 are detachably attached to the frame forming the bottom of the box body 2 in a shelf shape. The drain tank 12 is connected to the drain port formed at the deepest portion of the hand insertion part 1 so that the other end of the drain hose, which is connected at one end on the back side, can conduct water.
You can store the water that flows down from.

On the upper part of the hand insertion portion 1 of the box body 2, there is provided an aroma releasing device as an environment improving element for improving the sanitary environment of the outer surface of the hand inserted into the hand insertion portion 1. It is provided. This fragrance releasing device is a box 2
A storage case 1 provided in the upper part of the inside for storing the fragrance 13
4 and an aroma deriving section 15 for guiding the aroma in the storage case 14 to the vicinity of the upper blowing nozzle 9 for ejecting a high-speed air flow in the manual insertion section 1. The storage case 14 is opened on the upper surface of the box body 2, and is normally closed by an opening / closing lid 16 for taking in and out the fragrance. An electromagnetic valve 17 that opens and closes the aroma derivation unit 15 is provided between the outlet of the aroma derivation unit 15 and the storage case 14. The solenoid valve 17 is controlled so as to be opened for a short time of about several seconds after a lapse of a certain time from the start of the drying operation of the hand.

Further, infrared heaters 18 for warming the hands inserted by radiant heat are provided in a slightly recessed position on the back side of the upper blowing nozzle 9 and the back side of the lower blowing nozzle 10 of the hand insertion portion 1 so as to face each other. Has been. The infrared heaters 18 are operated together with the high-pressure air generator 3 by the outputs of the sensors 4 attached to the manual insertion section 1.

In the hand dryer having the above-described structure, by putting a wet hand into the hand insertion portion 1, the water content of the hand is removed by the high-speed wind formed in the hand insertion portion 1 from the back of the hand insertion portion 1. It can be blown away to the side, and the drying process can be performed quickly in a state where the hands are visible without anxiety.

That is, when a wet hand is inserted into the hand insertion portion 1 and both the entrance side sensor 4 and the back side sensor 4 are blocked by the hand, a hand presence detection signal is formed, and according to the control sequence shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. The DC brushless motor 5 of the high-pressure air generator 3 is started by the control circuit loaded in the circuit box 11, and at the same time, the infrared heater 18 is energized to radiate heat. By the rotation of the turbofan, the air outside the machine is sucked into the high-pressure air generator 3 from the bottom side of the box body 2 through the suction path, and high-pressure air is formed. This high-pressure air flows from the exhaust side of the high-pressure air generator 3 to the upper air duct 7
Then, the air is blown into the lower air duct 8 from the upper blowing nozzle 9 and the lower blowing nozzle 10 of the hand insertion portion 1 at a predetermined inclination to both the back side and the palm side of the hand as high-speed wind. A certain short time (2 seconds to 3
The electromagnetic valve 17 of the fragrance releasing device is opened after a lapse of time (about a second). During this time, the water droplets on the hand are blown away by the high-speed wind to the front side, that is, on the back side of the hand insertion portion 1 at once, and the treated wind is discharged from both sides of the hand insertion portion 1 to the outside.

During the drying process, the hand inserted in the hand insertion portion 1 is heated by the radiant heat from the infrared heater 18 and is not chilled by the wind, and is placed in a warm environment even in winter. In the latter half of drying, the solenoid valve 1
By opening 7, the aroma in the storage case 14 is attracted to the air flow blown from the upper blowing nozzle 9, and the aroma derivation unit 15
It is sprayed on the hand during the drying process from the exit of. That is, the outer surface of the hand is scented to improve the hygienic environment for the hand.

The water droplets blown off from the hand during the drying process are pushed to the end of the bottom side on the back side of the hand insertion part 1 by both of its own weight and the force of the wind, and flow down to the drain hose from the drain port formed in this part. Then, the water is drained smoothly from the hand insertion portion 1 one by one. The water flowing down the drain hose is received by the drain tank 12.

In this way, a wet hand will be dried in about 5 seconds. After that, when the hand inserted into the hand insertion portion 1 is pulled out from the hand insertion portion 1, the absence of the hand is detected, the high-pressure air generator 3 stops after a certain period of operation, and the solenoid valve 17
Then, the infrared heater 18 is also turned off, and the quick and hygienic hand drying process and the scenting of the hand are completed. That is, according to this hand dryer, it is possible to perform a hygienic and comfortable hand drying process with clean air from the outside of the machine easily and quickly without any trouble, trouble, discomfort or anxiety. it can. In particular, since the hands are heated during the drying process, it is possible to comfortably carry out the drying process of the hands without feeling cold, and it is possible to add a refreshing sensation to the hands after the drying process. You can do it.

Example 2. FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a hand dryer according to another embodiment of the present invention. The basic structure of the hand dryer of this embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment. Therefore, the description of the same parts as those of the first embodiment will be given the same reference numerals in the drawings, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

A feature of this hand dryer is that the storage case 14 is provided with an air supply section 19 for introducing a part of the high pressure air from the high pressure air generator 3. The air supply unit 19 is
It is configured as a thin ventilation passage that connects a part of the lower air duct 8 and the inside of the storage case 14, and a solenoid valve 17 is assembled in the middle thereof. The aroma derivation portion 15 is directly opened to the hand insertion portion 1 without the electromagnetic valve 17. The other configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment.

In this hand dryer, the aroma releasing function of the aroma releasing device is improved as compared with the device described in the first embodiment. That is, the high-pressure air from the high-pressure air generator 3 is introduced into the storage case 14, and the aroma deriving portion 15 vigorously blows the aroma onto the hand, so that the aroma can be added to the hand more reliably. sell. Since the other functions are the same as those of the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.

Example 3. 5 is a front sectional view of a main part of a hand dryer according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing its control sequence. The basic structure of the hand dryer of this embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment. Therefore, the description of the same parts as those of the first embodiment is as follows.
The same reference numerals are given to the drawings, and the description thereof will be omitted.

The feature of this hand dryer is that the environment-improving element for improving the hygienic environment of the outer surface of the hand inserted into the hand insertion portion 1 is the disinfecting alcohol, which is a disinfecting alcohol, and the disinfecting agent is sprayed. It is equipped with a discharge device. The disinfectant discharging device is a hermetically-sealed storage tank 20 that is provided in the box 2 and stores the disinfecting alcohol, and atomization that causes the disinfecting alcohol in the storage tank 20 to be in a mist state in the manual insertion portion 1 and blow out. It is composed of a container 21. The storage tank 20 is stored in the lower part of the front surface of the box body 2 so as to be able to be taken in and out, and can be connected with an atomizer 21 composed of a small electric pump or a manual pump and a spray port 22 with one touch. Spray port 22 of atomizer 21
Is disposed above or below the inlet of the hand insertion portion 1, or both above and below, so that the disinfecting alcohol can be sprayed onto the outer surface of the hand. No heating means such as an infrared heater is attached to the apparatus of this embodiment.

In this hand dryer, in addition to the basic function described in the first embodiment, the sanitary environment for the hand can be improved by disinfection. The disinfection alcohol is sprayed for a short period of time after the hand drying process is completed and the high-pressure air generator 3 is stopped as shown in FIG. The rubbing alcohol sprayed on the hand sterilizes bacteria and the like of the hand, and volatilizes after a lapse of time such that the hand is removed from the hand insertion portion 1, and does not remain on the hand. As a result, the hand drying process and the hand disinfection are completed at once, which is useful for sanitary control of workers engaged in food-related handling, for example.

As an environmental improvement element for hygiene of the outer surface of the hand, a disinfectant such as cresol solution or a liquid hand lotion can be applied, and a discharging device for them is used in the same manner as in the third embodiment. It can also be equipped on body 2. However, in the case of environment-improving elements such as cresol solution that do not have volatility, such environment-improving elements should be ejected prior to hand drying processing, and after a while, the process should move to hand drying processing. . Further, since the cresol liquid is less volatile, the storage tank 20 can be easily handled and the structure of the storage tank 20 can be simpler than that for disinfecting alcohol. is there. In this case, the environment improving element is not alcohol for disinfection. In this case, a heating means such as an infrared heater 18 for heating the hand can be attached.

Example 4. FIG. 7 is a sectional view of a hand dryer showing another embodiment of the present invention, FIGS. 8 and 9 are enlarged sectional views of the details thereof, and FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation. The basic structure of the hand dryer of this embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment. Therefore, the description of the same parts as those of the first embodiment will be given the same reference numerals in the drawings, and the description thereof will be omitted.

A feature of this hand dryer is that an aroma ejector opening to the top of the box 2 is provided in the upper part of the box 2. This aroma discharger is provided in the upper part of the box body 2 and has a storage case 23 that opens at the zenith of the box body 2 for storing the fragrance 13, and a high pressure from a part of the upper air duct 7 in the storage case 23. Introducing pipe 24 for introducing air
And an opening / closing adjustment mechanism 25 that opens and closes the opening of the storage case 23 so that the opening area can be adjusted.
The open / close adjusting mechanism 25 has a structure in which a movable slit portion 27 is overlapped with a fixed slit portion 26 as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, and the opening area is substantially 0 depending on the degree of overlap between the slits.
You can change from to the set maximum value. Sliding of the movable slit portion 27 is performed manually or by a small motor. The other configuration is the same as the basic configuration of the first embodiment.

In this hand dryer, in addition to the basic function described in the first embodiment, an environment improving function for making the installation space of the device an aroma environment is fulfilled. That is, a part of the air flow used for the hand drying process is introduced into the storage case 23 through the introduction pipe 24, and the aroma in the storage case 23 is opened and closed by the opening / closing control mechanism 2.
It will be discharged into the installation space according to the opening degree of 5. This creates a comfortable environment in which the entire installation space is fragrant and improves usability. Operate the opening / closing adjustment mechanism 25 to reduce the opening,
Alternatively, by increasing the amount, it is possible to adjust the degree of scenting the installation space as needed, and it is possible to meet the user's request regarding scenting. In the case where the movable slit portion 27 is moved by a motor drive, the movable slit portion 27 may be opened / closed in a hand drying process as shown in FIG. 10, for example.

Example 5. FIG. 11 is a side sectional view of the main part of a hand dryer according to another embodiment of the present invention. The basic structure of the hand dryer of this embodiment is also the first and fourth embodiments.
Is the same as Therefore, the description of the same parts as those of the first and fourth embodiments will be given the same reference numerals in the drawings, and the description thereof will be omitted.

The feature of this hand dryer is that a storage case 23 for the fragrance agent is provided to make the installation space of the device an aroma environment.
Is provided close to the DC brushless motor 5 of the high-pressure air generator 3, and is opened on the front surface of the box body 2. As a result, the fragrance in the storage case 23 is changed to the high pressure air generator 3
Due to the heat generated by the heat radiation associated with the operation, the heat is diffused widely from the opening to the entire installation space, creating a comfortable environment in which the entire installation space is fragrant and improving the usability. An opening / closing adjustment mechanism 25 similar to that shown in the fourth embodiment is attached to the opening of the storage case 23, and the degree of scenting can be adjusted. The other basic operations regarding the hand drying process are the same as those of the first embodiment.

[0056]

As is apparent from the above description of the embodiments, according to the invention of claim 1, the high-speed airflow generated by the high-pressure air generator is ejected from the nozzle to the manual insertion portion, Simply by holding your wet hand over your hand, the moisture adhering to your hand will be blown out from your hand by the high-speed airflow, and you can easily and quickly hold it without any annoyance, trouble, discomfort or anxiety. The drying treatment can be performed hygienically, and the hygiene environment of the hand itself is improved by the drying treatment as well as the environment improving element on the hand inserted into the hand insertion portion, and the comfort and the usability are improved.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the high-speed air flow generated by the high-pressure air generator is ejected from the nozzle into the hand insertion portion, and the hand insertion portion is inserted so as to hold a wet hand. Moisture that adheres to the hands will be blown out of the hands by the high-speed air flow, and it is possible to hygienically dry the hands easily and quickly without any annoyance, trouble, discomfort or anxiety. The hand inserted into the hand insertion portion is subjected to a scent with an aroma along with the drying process, and a refreshing feeling can be added to the hand drying process to improve the usability.

According to the invention of claim 3, in addition to the effect of claim 2, by introducing a part of the high-pressure air used for the hand drying treatment, the aroma in the storage case can be positively blown to the hand. , It is possible to secure the scent to the hand with a simple structure.

According to the invention of claim 4, in addition to the effect of claim 2, the scenting of the hand is performed in the latter half of the drying process of the hand, and the scenting of the hand after drying becomes stable, giving a refreshing feeling. Can be added stably.

According to the invention of claim 5, the high-speed air stream generated by the high-pressure air generator is ejected from the nozzle into the hand insertion portion, and the hand insertion portion is inserted so as to hold a wet hand. You can easily and quickly dry your hands hygienically without the hassle, hassle, discomfort or anxiety.In addition, the hand inserted into the hand insertion part is dried and disinfected with a disinfectant. , It is possible to improve the hygiene environment of the hand as well as the dry treatment of the hand, add refreshing feeling by cleaning the hand, and expand the usability.

According to the invention of claim 6, the high-speed airflow generated by the high-pressure air generator is ejected from the nozzle into the hand insertion portion, and the hand insertion portion is inserted so as to hold a wet hand. You can easily and swiftly dry your hands hygienically without the hassle, hassle, discomfort or anxiety, and the installation space becomes an aromatic environment, giving you a comprehensive feeling of use including the installation location. improves.

According to the invention of claim 7, in addition to the effect of claim 6, the amount of aroma emitted from the aroma storage case to the installation space can be adjusted by adjusting the opening degree of the storage case. The adaptability is improved by setting the aroma environment according to the request.

According to the invention of claim 8, in addition to the effect of claim 6, the heat of the heat generating portion of the high-pressure air generator can be used to more surely diffuse the fragrance to the installation space, thus ensuring the fragrance environment. And it can be widely formed.

According to the invention of claim 9, the high-speed air flow generated by the high-pressure air generator is ejected from the nozzle into the hand insertion portion, and the hand insertion portion is simply inserted so as to hold a wet hand. You can easily and quickly dry your hands hygienically without the hassle, hassle, discomfort, or anxiety.In addition, the hands in the hand insertion section are heated by radiant heat, and in a warm environment. Since it will be dried,
Especially, the feeling of coldness during use such as in winter is eliminated, and the feeling of use is improved and the feeling of use is improved.

According to the hand dryer of the tenth aspect of the invention,
Simply by inserting your hand over the hand insertion part, the high-speed air flow automatically generated by the high-pressure air generator will be ejected from the nozzle, and it will be easy and convenient without any trouble, trouble, discomfort or anxiety. The hands can be dried quickly and hygienically, and the hands are warmed by radiant heat as they are inserted into the hand insertion section, which means that the hands are dried in a warm environment. The feeling of coldness during use disappears, and it is easy to use and the feeling of use improves. Especially when it is not necessary, high-speed airflow is not ejected and radiant heat is not dissipated, so running cost can be kept low and it does not become a steady sound source.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side sectional view of a hand dryer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an operation of the hand dryer of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation of the hand dryer of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a hand dryer as another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a side sectional view of a hand dryer as another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the hand dryer of FIG.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view of a hand dryer as another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of details of the hand dryer of FIG.

9 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of details of the hand dryer of FIG. 7.

10 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the opening / closing adjustment mechanism of FIG.

FIG. 11 is a sectional view of a hand dryer as another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Hand Insertion Section 2 Box Body 3 High Pressure Air Generator 9 Upper Blowing Nozzle 10 Lower Blowing Nozzle 13 Fragrance 14 Storage Case 15 Fragrance Derivation Section 17 Solenoid Valve 18 Infrared Heater 19 Air Supply Section 20 Storage Tank 21 Atomizer 23 Storage Case 24 Introducing pipe 25 Opening / closing adjustment mechanism

Front page continued (72) Inventor Tomohiko Horii 1-3 Komaba-cho, Nakatsugawa-shi, Gifu Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Nakatsugawa Works (72) Inventor Kazuhiko Hotta 1-3-3 Komaba-cho, Nakatsugawa-shi, Gifu Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Nakatsugawa Inside the factory

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A hand insertion section having openings for opening a front surface and a side surface of the box body and having an area capable of accommodating a hand by the high-pressure air generator for generating a high-speed air flow provided in the box body. Is a hand dryer having a structure for ejecting a high-speed air stream from nozzles respectively arranged on the two surfaces facing each other of the outer surface of the hand insertion part in a part of the box body. A hand dryer, comprising a discharge device for discharging an environmental improvement element for improving a sanitary environment. 2. The discharging device includes a storage case, which is provided in the box body and stores the fragrance, and an aroma derivation portion for guiding the aroma in the storage case to a vicinity of a nozzle for ejecting a high-speed air flow in the manual insertion portion. It is configured to improve the sanitary environment of the hand by adding a scent to the outer surface of the hand.
The hand dryer described in. 3. The hand dryer according to claim 2, wherein the storage case is provided with an air supply unit for introducing a part of the high pressure air from the high pressure air generator. 4. A control valve for controlling the release of the aroma from the aroma derivation portion is provided, and the control valve is controlled to be opened after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of jetting of the high-speed air flow from the nozzle. The hand dryer described in. 5. The discharging device is composed of a storage tank provided inside the box for storing the disinfectant and an atomizer for spraying the disinfectant in the storage tank into an atomized state at a manual insertion portion. The hand dryer according to claim 1, wherein the sanitary environment of the hand is improved by spraying a disinfectant on the outer surface of the. 6. The hand insertion part, which is opened in the front and side faces of the box body and has a space capable of accommodating a hand, by the high-pressure air generator for generating a high-speed air flow provided in the box body. Is a hand dryer having a structure for ejecting a high-speed air flow from nozzles respectively disposed on two surfaces facing each other, and an aroma discharger for making the installation space an aroma environment in a part of the box excluding the manual insertion part A hand dryer characterized by being equipped with. 7. An aroma discharger is provided in a box body and has a storage case for storing an air freshener capable of adjusting the degree of opening to the outside, and a part of high pressure air from the high pressure air generator is stored in the storage case. 7. The hand dryer according to claim 6, which comprises an air introducing section. 8. The hand according to claim 6, wherein the fragrance discharger is constituted by a storage case for storing the fragrance, which is provided near the heat generating portion of the high-pressure air generator of the box body and communicates with the outside. Drying device. 9. The hand insertion part, which is opened in the front and side surfaces of the box body and has a space capable of accommodating a hand, is provided by the high pressure air generator for generating a high-speed air flow provided in the box body. Is a hand dryer having a structure in which high-speed air streams are jetted from nozzles respectively arranged on two surfaces facing each other, and an infrared heater for heating a hand inserted by radiant heat is provided in the hand insertion portion. Hand dryer characterized by. 10. The hand insertion part, which is opened in the front and side surfaces of the box body and has a space capable of accommodating a hand, by the high-pressure air generator for generating a high-speed air flow provided in the box body. Is a hand drying device configured to eject a high-speed air stream from nozzles respectively disposed on two surfaces of the hand, and a sensor for detecting and outputting the presence of the hand and a hand inserted by radiant heat in the hand insertion part. An infrared heater for heating the above, and a hand dryer configured to operate the high-pressure air generator and the infrared heater by the output of the sensor.