JPH1029657A - Container for humidifying - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent, even if a container falls or inclines, water from spilling, with the result that it wets articles around it and damages them. SOLUTION: A container 1 for humidifying comprises a water container 2 having a water filling opening 2a in its upper end and storing water 5 inside, and a lid 3 so fitted over the water filling opening 2a of the water container 2 as to be opened/closed. An opening 3a for humidifying is made in the top plate 3b of the lid 3 situated over the water filling opening 2a, and the opening 3a for humidifying is stopped up with a sheet material 4 which is not water- permeable but air-permeable. Thus, water spillage is prevented even if the container falls.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a humidifying container for maintaining a proper humidity in a showcase for display.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Exhibits using natural materials, such as old documents, books, paintings, wooden crafts, and the like, which are displayed in museums and museums, require moderate wetness. If these items are too dry, they will crack, shrink, or fade. Conventionally, in order to protect valuable items from being damaged by overdrying, a method of placing a glass filled with water in one corner of a showcase for display has been used. This depends on the degree of drying in the showcase,
The water vapor evaporates naturally from the water surface of the glass, which keeps the inside of the showcase at an appropriate humidity.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention] However, earthquakes, accidents,
When the cup in the showcase fell due to some kind of shock or vibration, there was a concern that the water put inside might be spilled or cracked and debris would scatter, thereby damaging valuable exhibits.

The humidifying container of the present invention has been proposed in view of the above problems, and does not spill water even if it falls down or tilts, and has no fear of damaging surrounding articles by wetting. It is intended to provide.

[0005]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a humidifying container including a water container having a water injection opening at an upper end and storing humidifying water therein. A lid that can be opened and closed at the water injection opening of the container, a humidification opening is provided at the top plate portion of the lid positioned at the water injection opening, and the humidification opening is closed with a sheet material that cannot pass through the water and can be ventilated. did.

Further, in the humidifying container according to claim 2,
A top plate having a water injection opening at an upper end, a water container storing humidification water therein, and a lid that can be opened and closed at the water injection opening of the water container, and a lid plate located at the water injection opening. A small hole for ventilation was provided in the portion, and a shielding plate for opening and closing the small hole for ventilation was provided on the lower surface of the top plate portion so as to be able to contact and separate therefrom. In the humidifying container of the third aspect, the shielding plate of the humidifying container of the second aspect is formed of a material having a specific gravity smaller than that of the humidifying water.

[0007]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Some embodiments of a humidifying container according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing Embodiment 1 of a humidifying container according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the humidifying container of FIG. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the humidifying container 1 is composed of a transparent container main body 2 made of synthetic resin and a lid 3 made of synthetic resin as well. An opening 2 a for water injection is opened in an upper part of the container body 2. The lid 3 is attached so as to cover the water injection opening 2a of the container body 2, and the top plate portion 3b has a circular humidification opening 3a. A water-permeable but air-permeable sheet material 4 is stretched from the inside of the lid 3 so as to cover the humidification opening 3a.

The humidifying container 1 is placed in an art museum or a showcase for exhibition of a museum in which old documents, books, paintings, wooden crafts and the like are displayed. In order to use the humidifying container 1, first, the lid 3 is opened, and about two-thirds of water 5
Insert After adding water, tightly cover 3. Humidifying container 1
When the surrounding humidity decreases, the water 5 evaporates from the surface of the water to become water vapor, and passes through the sheet material 4 and diffuses into the air.
As shown in FIG. 3, even if the humidifying container 1 falls down due to an impact, vibration, or the like due to an earthquake, an accident, or the like, the sheet material 4 does not pass through the water 5, so that the water 5 leaks to the outside and the floor around the humidifying unit 1 Never get wet. Also, even if the water surface is ruffled by the vibration, there is no fear that the splash will be applied to the exhibits.

(Embodiment 2) FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a lid attached to a humidifying container of Embodiment 2, and FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the lid of FIG. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the lid 6 is screwed into the container body 2 of the first embodiment for use. The lid 6 is formed of a synthetic resin having a specific gravity smaller than that of water. The peripheral edge of the upper surface is raised, and the back side is a concave groove. In addition, the top plate portion 6b of the lid 6 includes:
A large number of small holes 6a are formed, and a disk 7 for closing the small holes 6a is attached to the inside of the lower surface of the lid 6. The disk 7 has a flange formed at the peripheral edge so as to be in close contact with the inside of the upper surface of the lid 6. Disk 7 supports 7
It is translated in the axial direction up and down by a.7a.

In the humidifying container with the lid 6 attached, about two-thirds of the volume of water is put into the container body 2. After adding water, tightly close the lid 6. When the humidifying container is tilted, water tends to leak out from the water injection opening 2a. However, since the specific gravity of the shielding plate 7 is smaller than that of water, the shielding plate 7 floats and closes the small hole 6a. Therefore, water does not spill from the water injection opening 2a. Of course, even when it falls down, the water presses the shielding plate 7 and closes the small hole 6a, so that water does not spill.

The humidifying container according to the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, in the humidifying container 1, the lid is made of synthetic resin, but may be made of elastic rubber. If the attachment portion of the lid is made slightly smaller than the diameter of the water container to be attached, the lid can be attached to any shape of container, for example, a glass cup conventionally used. In addition, the shape of the water container is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and any shape may be used as long as the center of gravity is low, the surface in contact with the installation plane is large, and the water container is hard to fall.

The humidifying container according to the present invention can also be used as a container for breeding and watching aquatic small animals such as medaka and horseshoe shrimp, and aquatic plants.

[0014]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the humidifying container of the present invention is closed by a permeable humidifying sheet which cannot pass through the humidifying opening of the lid, even if it falls down, water does not spill out and the surroundings can be removed. No risk of getting wet and damaging. In the humidifying container according to the second aspect, when the water falls down, the water presses the shielding plate against the top plate portion to close the ventilation hole, so that water does not spill and there is no danger of damaging surrounding objects by wetting. .

In the humidifying container according to the third aspect, the shielding plate is formed of a material having a lower specific gravity than that of the humidifying water. Blocks vents and prevents water from spilling.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing Embodiment 1 of a humidifying container according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the humidifying container of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the humidifying container of FIG. 1 has fallen.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a lid attached to the humidifying water container of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the lid of FIG. 4;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Humidification container 2 Container main body (water container) 2a Water injection opening 3, 6 Lid (lid) 3a Humidification opening 3b Top plate part 4 Sheet material 5 Water (humidification water) 6a Small hole (aeration hole) 7 Disk (shielding plate)

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A water container having a water injection opening at an upper end and storing therein humidification water therein, and a lid which can be opened and closed at the water injection opening of the water container, wherein the lid is located at the water injection opening. A humidifying container characterized in that a humidifying opening is provided in a top plate portion of a body, and the humidifying opening is closed with a sheet material that is impermeable to water and cannot be passed through. 2. A water container having a water injection opening at an upper end and storing a humidifying water therein, and a lid which can be opened and closed at the water injection opening of the water container, wherein the lid is located at the water injection opening. A humidifying container characterized in that a small hole for ventilation is provided in a top plate portion of a body, and a shielding plate for opening and closing the small hole for ventilation is provided on a lower surface of the top plate portion so as to be able to approach and separate. 3. The humidifying container according to claim 2, wherein the shielding plate is formed of a material having a specific gravity smaller than that of the humidifying water.