Hand dryer shell convenient to install and cooperate and hand dryer

By designing nozzles and sensor positioning holes on the outer shell of the hand dryer, the problem of difficult installation of the sensor device is solved, achieving convenient installation and an aesthetically pleasing effect.

CN224235296UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15ZHEJIANG AIKE TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG AIKE TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-13
Publication Date
2026-05-15

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Technical Problem

The installation of the sensing device in existing hand dryers is relatively complicated and prone to difficulties due to positional errors.

Method used

Design an easy-to-install hand dryer housing, including a nozzle positioning hole and a sensor positioning hole. The sensor is directly mounted on the housing. The nozzle and sensor are designed to fit together in a unique way to reduce installation difficulty.

Benefits of technology

This allows for convenient installation of the sensing device, avoids installation errors, and improves installation efficiency and aesthetics.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a hand dryer shell convenient to install and match, which comprises a shell body, the shell body comprises a front shell body and a base plate, the front shell body is provided with at least two nozzle positioning holes, and the nozzle positioning holes are used for installing and positioning nozzles in a hand dryer; the front shell is provided with induction positioning holes, the induction positioning holes are formed in one sides of the nozzle positioning holes, induction devices are installed at the positions, corresponding to the induction positioning holes, of the inner side of the front shell, sensors in the induction devices correspond to the induction positioning holes, and the induction devices are used for inducting the hands and controlling the hand dryer to be started and stopped. The utility model further discloses a hand dryer. The shell is specifically designed for the hand dryer with a plurality of nozzles, a structure for installing the sensing device and a structure corresponding to the nozzles in the hand dryer are designed on the shell, the sensing device is directly installed on the shell, the nozzles are directly and correspondingly installed in a matched mode, the installation difficulty is reduced, and the installation efficiency is improved. Matching errors of the machine core and the shell caused by installation of the induction device on the machine core are avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of hand dryer technology, specifically to a hand dryer housing and hand dryer that are easy to install and fit. Background Technology

[0002] A hand dryer is a device that dries or warms hands by blowing air. After washing your hands, simply place them under the air outlet of an automatic hand dryer, and it will automatically deliver a comfortable breeze to quickly dry your hands. This eliminates the need to use a towel to dry your hands and helps prevent cross-infection of diseases.

[0003] Existing hand dryers typically incorporate two air outlets to increase the drying area and improve efficiency. However, this design requires at least two sensors to control the airflow for proper operation. The installation of these sensors is cumbersome, as their placement necessitates precise alignment with the outer casing; even slight errors can lead to significant installation difficulties. Therefore, it is essential to improve upon existing technology to overcome these shortcomings. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the problems mentioned in the background art and to provide a hand dryer shell and hand dryer that are easy to install and fit.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0006] This utility model provides a hand dryer housing that is easy to install and fit, including a housing, the housing including a front housing and a base plate, the front housing having at least two nozzle positioning holes for installing and positioning the nozzles in the hand dryer; the front housing having induction positioning holes respectively, the induction positioning holes being located on one side of the nozzle positioning holes, and an induction device installed on the inner side of the front housing corresponding to the position of the induction positioning hole, the induction device having a sensor corresponding to the induction positioning hole, the induction device being used to sense a human hand and control the start and stop of the hand dryer.

[0007] In the aforementioned hand dryer housing that is easy to install and fit, the front housing is provided with a front decorative surface and a front operating surface, the junction of the front operating surface and the front decorative surface forms a mounting surface, and the nozzle positioning hole is provided at the mounting surface.

[0008] In the aforementioned hand dryer housing that is easy to install and fit, the front operating surface includes a first surface and a second surface. The junctions of the first surface and the second surface with the front decorative surface respectively form mounting surfaces. The sensor positioning holes on the first surface and the second surface are respectively provided with corresponding nozzle positioning holes on the mounting surface.

[0009] In the aforementioned hand dryer housing that facilitates installation and assembly, the first and second surfaces are at an angle and are mirror-symmetrical, and the mounting surface is at an angle and is mirror-symmetrical.

[0010] In the aforementioned hand dryer housing designed for easy installation and assembly, the nozzle positioning hole is elongated to allow for installation with an elongated nozzle.

[0011] In the aforementioned hand dryer housing that is easy to install and fit, the sensing device includes a sensing mounting bracket and various components disposed in the sensing mounting bracket. The sensing mounting bracket is fixed to the inner side of the front housing. A transparent window is provided on the outer side of the sensing mounting bracket facing the housing. The transparent window is fitted into the sensing positioning hole. The sensor in the sensing device can perform sensing work through the transparent window.

[0012] In the aforementioned hand dryer housing that is easy to install and fit, the inner side of the front housing is provided with screw fixing posts, which are located on both sides of the sensor positioning hole, and the sensor mounting bracket is provided with fixing parts that cooperate with the screw fixing posts.

[0013] In the aforementioned hand dryer housing designed for easy installation and assembly, the sensor mounting bracket includes a base plate, and the circuit boards of each component are mounted on the base plate. The sensors on the circuit boards are correspondingly arranged with the transparent window.

[0014] In the aforementioned hand dryer housing that is easy to install and fit, the front housing includes side panels located on both sides, and the side panels are provided with air inlets.

[0015] This utility model also includes a hand dryer, including a core assembly and the aforementioned hand dryer shell. The core assembly is mounted on a front shell or base plate. The core assembly is provided with nozzles corresponding to the number of nozzle positioning holes, and each nozzle on the core assembly is positioned in a nozzle positioning hole.

[0016] The advantages of this utility model:

[0017] This structure is specifically designed for hand dryers with multiple nozzles. The housing has a structure for installing the sensor and the corresponding structure for installing the nozzles in the hand dryer. The sensor is directly installed on the housing, and the nozzles are directly matched, reducing installation difficulty and avoiding errors caused by installing the sensor on the mechanism and the housing.

[0018] Meanwhile, the multiple nozzle mounting surfaces and sensor mounting surfaces in this structure adopt a unique matching design, which is convenient for installation and operation, and also improves the aesthetics of the structural design. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the conventional technology, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the conventional technology will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the hand dryer in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the hand dryer in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the outer shell of the hand dryer of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the hand dryer housing of this utility model from another direction;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the outer shell of the hand dryer of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the sensing device in the outer shell of the hand dryer of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0027] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this specification are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0028] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0029] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature and the second feature are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0030] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this specification belongs. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0031] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 This embodiment provides a hand dryer, including a core assembly 15 and a hand dryer housing. The core assembly 15 is mounted on a front housing 1 or a base plate 2 within the hand dryer housing. The core assembly 15 is provided with a plurality of nozzles 16. The hand dryer housing is provided with nozzle positioning holes 3 corresponding to the number of nozzles 16. Each nozzle 16 on the core assembly 15 is fitted into a nozzle positioning hole 3.

[0032] Please see Figures 3 to 6 A hand dryer housing that is easy to install and fit includes a housing, the housing including a front housing 1 and a base plate 2. The front housing 1 is provided with at least two nozzle positioning holes 3, which are used to install and position the nozzles in the hand dryer. The front housing 1 is provided with sensing positioning holes 4, which are located on one side of the nozzle positioning holes 3. A sensing device 5 is installed on the inner side of the front housing 1 at the position corresponding to the sensing positioning holes 4.

[0033] Furthermore, the front housing 1 is provided with a front decorative surface 6 and a front operating surface 7, and the junction of the front operating surface 7 and the front decorative surface 6 forms a mounting surface 8.

[0034] Furthermore, the front operating surface 7 includes a first surface 7-1 and a second surface 7-2, and the mounting surface 8 is formed at the junction of the first surface 7-1, the second surface 7-2 and the front decorative surface 6.

[0035] Preferably, the nozzle positioning hole 3 is disposed on the mounting surface 8, and the sensing positioning holes 4 on the first surface 7-1 and the second surface 7-2 are respectively disposed corresponding to the nozzle positioning hole 3 on the mounting surface 8.

[0036] In the sensing device 5, sensor 5-1 corresponds to the sensing positioning hole 4. The sensing device 5 is used to sense a human hand and control the start and stop of the hand dryer. The positional design of the nozzle positioning hole 3 allows for better coordination with the sensing operation.

[0037] Furthermore, the first surface 7-1 and the second surface 7-2 are at an angle and are mirror-symmetrical, as is the mounting surface 8. The design of the first surface 7-1 and the second surface 7-2 facilitates dry-hand operation and is also more aesthetically pleasing.

[0038] Preferably, the nozzle positioning hole 3 is elongated to accommodate an elongated nozzle. The elongated nozzle positioning hole 3, when used with the elongated nozzle, allows for better airflow and improves hand-drying efficiency.

[0039] Furthermore, the sensing device 5 includes a sensing mounting frame 9 and various components disposed in the sensing mounting frame 9. The sensing mounting frame 9 is fixed to the inner side of the front housing 1. A transparent window 10 is provided on the outer side of the sensing mounting frame 9 facing the housing. The transparent window 10 is fitted into the sensing positioning hole 4. The sensor 5-1 in the sensing device 5 can perform sensing work through the transparent window 10.

[0040] Specifically, the inner side of the front housing 1 is provided with screw fixing posts 11, which are located on both sides of the sensing positioning hole 4, and the sensing mounting bracket 9 is provided with fixing parts 14 that cooperate with the screw fixing posts 11.

[0041] Specifically, the sensing mounting bracket 9 includes a base plate 12, and the circuit board 5-2 of each component in the sensing device 2 is mounted on the base plate 12. The sensor 5-1 on the circuit board 5-2 is correspondingly set with the transparent window 10.

[0042] Furthermore, the front housing 1 includes side panels 1-1 located on both sides, and the side panels 1-1 are provided with air inlets 13. This can better ensure the ventilation of the hand dryer.

[0043] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0044] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the patent protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A hand dryer housing that is easy to install and fit, comprising a housing, characterized in that: The housing includes a front housing (1) and a base plate (2). The front housing (1) is provided with at least two nozzle positioning holes (3). The nozzle positioning holes (3) are used to install and position the nozzles in the hand dryer. The front housing (1) is provided with sensing positioning holes (4). The sensing positioning holes (4) are located on one side of the nozzle positioning holes (3). A sensing device (5) is installed on the inner side of the front housing (1) and at the position corresponding to the sensing positioning holes (4). The sensor (5-1) in the sensing device (5) corresponds to the sensing positioning holes (4). The sensing device (5) is used to sense the human hand and control the start and stop of the hand dryer.

2. The hand dryer housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front housing (1) is provided with a front decorative surface (6) and a front operating surface (7). The junction of the front operating surface (7) and the front decorative surface (6) forms an installation surface (8). The nozzle positioning hole (3) is provided at the installation surface (8).

3. The hand dryer housing according to claim 2, characterized in that: The front operating surface (7) includes a first surface (7-1) and a second surface (7-2). The first surface (7-1), the second surface (7-2) and the front decorative surface (6) respectively form an installation surface (8). The sensing positioning holes (4) on the first surface (7-1) and the second surface (7-2) are respectively set to correspond to the nozzle positioning holes (3) on the installation surface (8).

4. The hand dryer housing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first surface (7-1) and the second surface (7-2) are at an angle and are mirror-symmetrical, and the mounting surface (8) is at an angle and is mirror-symmetrical.

5. The hand dryer housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The nozzle positioning hole (3) is elongated to accommodate the elongated nozzle during installation.

6. The hand dryer housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensing device (5) includes a sensing mounting bracket (9) and various components disposed in the sensing mounting bracket (9). The sensing mounting bracket (9) is fixed to the inner side of the front housing (1). A transparent window (10) is provided on the outer side of the sensing mounting bracket (9) facing the housing. The transparent window (10) is fitted into the sensing positioning hole (4). The sensor (5-1) in the sensing device (5) can perform sensing work through the transparent window (10).

7. The hand dryer housing according to claim 6, characterized in that: The inner side of the front housing (1) is provided with screw fixing posts (11), which are located on both sides of the sensing positioning hole (4). The sensing mounting bracket (9) is provided with fixing parts (14) that cooperate with the screw fixing posts (11).

8. A hand dryer housing for easy installation and assembly according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that: The sensing mounting bracket (9) includes a base plate (12), and the circuit boards (5-2) of each component are mounted on the base plate (12). The sensors (5-1) on the circuit boards (5-2) are correspondingly set with the transparent window (10).

9. The hand dryer housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front housing (1) includes side panels (1-1) on both sides, and the side panels (1-1) are provided with air inlets (13).

10. A hand dryer, comprising a mechanism assembly (15), characterized in that: The hand dryer housing includes the one described in claims 1 to 9, wherein the core assembly (15) is mounted on the front housing (1) or the base plate (2), and the core assembly (15) is provided with nozzles (16) corresponding to the number of nozzle positioning holes (3), and each nozzle (16) on the core assembly (15) is positioned in the nozzle positioning hole (3).