Sauna apparatus and sauna system

Abstract

To provide a sauna apparatus and a sauna system that allow a user to take hot air containing mist in a simple and convenient manner.SOLUTION: A sauna apparatus 101 includes a mist generation member 2, a heating device 1, a blowing device 3, and a housing 4. The mist generation member 2 generates mist M by evaporating water F that is poured. The heating device 1 heats the mist generation member 2. The blowing device 3 causes the mist M to flow in a predetermined direction. The housing 4 stores the mist generation member 2, the heating device 1, and the blowing device 3. The heating device 1 includes a mounting part 11 and a combustion part 12. The mounting part 11 can be mounted with fuel C put in a portable container. The combustion part 12 burns the fuel C put in the container.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a sauna apparatus and a sauna system. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, sauna units for personal use have become known. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a bathroom heating device with a mist sauna function that allows users to enjoy a mist sauna bath in the bathroom. In this device, when the bathroom becomes highly humid due to the humidifying operation of the humidifying means, mist can be sprayed. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 4150019 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the device of Patent Document 1 is installed in the bathroom, so it cannot be used in other locations. Also, during the pre-heating operation before entering the mist sauna, only the heating operation is performed in the first half, and the heating operation and the humidification operation are performed in the second half. Therefore, it is not possible to generate mist at the desired timing.

[0005] In view of the above circumstances, the present invention has an object to provide a sauna device and a sauna system that allow a user to be exposed to hot air containing mist simply and easily. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, a sauna apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a mist generating member, a heating device, an air blowing device, and a housing. The mist generating member generates mist by evaporating poured water. The heating device heats the mist generating member. The air blowing device causes the mist to flow in a predetermined direction. The housing accommodates the mist generating member, the heating device, and the air blowing device. The heating device has an attachment section and a combustion section. A portable containerized fuel can be attached to the attachment section. The combustion section burns the containerized fuel.

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, a sauna system according to one aspect of the present invention comprises the above-mentioned sauna apparatus and an awning that can be assembled to accommodate the sauna apparatus and a user.

[0008] Further features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following embodiments. Effect of the Invention

[0009] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a sauna device and a sauna system that allow a user to be exposed to hot air containing mist simply and easily. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an example configuration of a sauna system. [Diagram 2] Schematic perspective view of a sauna system seen obliquely from the front of the user. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a configuration example of a sauna device; [Figure 4] Block diagram showing a configuration example of a sauna device [Diagram 5] A block diagram showing another example of the configuration of a sauna device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0012] <1. Sauna System 100> An example of the configuration of the sauna system 100 will be described below with reference to Figs. 1 and 2. Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of the configuration of the sauna system 100. Fig. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the sauna system 100 as viewed diagonally from the front side of the user U. Note that Fig. 1 shows the sauna system 100 as viewed diagonally from the rear side of the user U. Also, in Figs. 1 and 2, a cover member 1022, which will be described later, is shown as transparent.

[0013] In the following description, the direction in which the user U faces the sauna apparatus 101 (described later) is referred to as the "front-rear direction." In the front-rear direction, the user U side (front side) as viewed from the sauna apparatus 101 is referred to as the "front," and the rear side (i.e., the rear side) of the sauna apparatus 101 as viewed from the sauna apparatus 101 is referred to as the "rear." In addition, the direction from one of the left and right sides of the user U facing the sauna apparatus 101 to the other is referred to as the "left-right direction." In the left-right direction, the left side of the sauna apparatus 101 as viewed from the user U is referred to as the "left side," and the right side is referred to as the "right side." In the up-down direction, the upper side of the sauna apparatus 101 as viewed from the user U is referred to as the "upper side," and the lower side is referred to as the "lower side." The front-rear direction, the left-right direction, and the up-down direction are all perpendicular to each other.

[0014] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the sauna system 100 includes a sauna apparatus 101 and a canopy 102.

[0015] The sauna apparatus 101 heats and atomizes water F supplied by the user U to generate mist M (see FIG. 3 described later), and showers the user U with hot air containing the mist M. The water F is a raw material for the mist M, and may contain a fragrance such as aromatic oil. The sauna apparatus 101 improves the blood circulation of the user U by warming the body of the user U with the hot air, and also provides a relaxing effect to the user U with the scent of the mist M.

[0016] The awning 102 is collapsible and accommodates the sauna device 101 and the user U. The awning 102 has a frame 1021 and a cover member 1022. The frame 1021 is an collapsible skeleton of the awning 102 and is installed on the floor surface or the ground G. The cover member 1022 is placed on the outside of the frame 1021 and covers the sauna device 101, the user U, and the frame 1021. The cover member 1022 is held by the frame 1021 and forms a closed space that is large enough to prevent the mist M filling the awning 102 from leaking to the outside. In other words, the sauna device 101 and the user U are accommodated in the closed space within the awning 102.

[0017] The sauna system 100 is a steam bath device that allows the sauna device 101 and the awning 102 to be installed at any location. Therefore, a user U can easily and conveniently enjoy the effects of a hot bath using hot air containing mist M outdoors, such as at a campsite. Note that the sauna device 101 may be configured to include the awning 102, instead of the sauna system 100.

[0018] <2.Sauna Equipment 101> Next, a configuration example of the sauna apparatus 101 will be described with reference to Fig. 1 to Fig. 4. Fig. 3 is a schematic perspective view showing a configuration example of the sauna apparatus 101. Fig. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration example of the sauna apparatus 101.

[0019] As shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the sauna apparatus 101 has a heating device 1, a mist generating member 2, an air blowing device 3, and a housing 4. The heating device 1 heats the mist generating member 2. The mist generating member 2 heats water F poured from a portable liquid supply container B, and generates mist M by evaporating the water F. The air blowing device 3 causes the mist M generated from the mist generating member 2 to flow in a predetermined direction (for example, forward facing the user U). The housing 4 is box-shaped and opens at least upward, and houses the heating device 1, the mist generating member 2, and the air blowing device 3.

[0020] The heating device 1 has an attachment section 11 and a combustion section 12. A portable containerized fuel C can be attached to the attachment section 11. In detail, an openable and closable lid 42 is arranged on the back surface of the housing 4. The user U opens the lid 42, places the containerized fuel C in the housing 4, and connects a supply port (reference numeral omitted) of the containerized fuel C to a connection port (not shown) in the housing 4. This makes it possible to supply fuel from the containerized fuel C to the combustion section 12. In FIG. 3, two containerized fuels C are attached to the attachment section 11. However, this is not limited to the example, and the number of containerized fuels C attached may be one or more than two. The combustion section 12 combusts the containerized fuel C supplied from the attachment section 11, and heats the mist generating member 2 or transfers the combustion heat to the mist generating member 2.

[0021] By pouring water F containing fragrances such as aromatic oils into the mist generating member 2, the user U can be bathed in hot air containing mist M of the water F. The user U can warm his / her body by continuing to be bathed in the hot air. This allows the user U to easily obtain the effects of a hot bath, such as an increase in body temperature, sweating, and promotion of blood circulation. The user U can also relax his / her mind and body by bathing in and inhaling the mist M of the water F containing fragrances.

[0022] In addition, the sauna apparatus 101 is easy to carry because it is an integrated apparatus in which each part is housed in the housing 4. Therefore, the user U can use the sauna apparatus 101 in any location and can be exposed to hot air containing mist M simply and easily.

[0023] In this embodiment, the portable containerized fuel C is a combustible gas filled in a gas bottle. That is, a gas bottle (CB can) for a gas bottle stove that is generally available on the market is attached to the attachment unit 11. In this way, since there is no need to use fuel in a dedicated container, the sauna device 101 can easily and inexpensively obtain a fuel source. Therefore, the user U can easily use the sauna device 101. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and the attachment unit 11 may be capable of being attached to an OD can intended for outdoor use, or a container filled with liquid fuel such as alcohol.

[0024] In this embodiment, the mist generating member 2 is plate-shaped and has a mist generating surface 21. The mist generating surface 21 is one of a pair of main surfaces that face each other in the thickness direction of the mist generating member 2. Here, the housing 4 has an opening 41 arranged above the mist generating member. The mist generating member 2 is exposed to the outside of the sauna apparatus 101 through the opening 41. This allows the user U to easily supply water F to the mist generating member 2. The main surface on the other side is heated directly or indirectly by the combustion section 12. For example, the main surface on the other side may be directly heated by a flame generated in the combustion section 12, or the heat generated in the combustion section 12 may be indirectly conducted to the main surface on the other side.

[0025] Mist M can be easily generated by pouring water F onto the mist generating surface 21 from the opening 41. Furthermore, compared to a configuration in which water F is poured onto a lump-shaped mist generating member 2 (such as sauna stones), maintenance procedures after taking a hot bath are easier. Furthermore, since the plate-shaped mist generating member 2 can be easily fixed to the housing 4, the sauna apparatus 101 can be easily carried around.

[0026] However, the above examples do not exclude configurations in which the mist generating member 2 is a lump other than the plate-like shape. For example, the mist generating member 2 may be a single or multiple sauna stones. In this case, the lump-like mist generating member 2 is placed, for example, in a recess that is placed in the upper part of the housing 4 and opens at least upward, and is exposed to the outside of the sauna apparatus 101 through the opening 41 of the recess.

[0027] Preferably, the mist generating member 2 is made of porous ceramic. This allows the poured water F to penetrate into the mist generating member 2, thereby widening the contact area between the two. As a result, the area from which the mist M is generated can be widened, allowing the mist M to be generated efficiently. However, this example does not exclude a configuration in which the mist generating member 2 is not porous, and does not exclude a configuration in which the mist generating member 2 is not made of ceramic. For example, the mist generating member 2 may be solid. Also, the mist generating member 2 may be made of metal, such as stainless steel, cast iron, or aluminum.

[0028] The air outlet 301 of the air blower 3 is disposed above the mist generating member 2 of the housing 4. The air intake 302 of the air blower 3 is disposed on the rear surface of the housing 4. The air blower 3 draws in air from the air intake 302 and discharges it from the air outlet 301. The air blower 3 can send an airflow toward the mist generating surface 21 or the upper side of the mist generating surface 21. This allows hot air containing mist M to be sent at least forward. Therefore, a user U sitting in front of the sauna apparatus 101 can be exposed to hot air containing mist M.

[0029] The air blower 3 is driven by power supplied from a power supply unit 31 (see FIG. 4) built into the sauna apparatus 101. That is, the sauna apparatus 101 has the power supply unit 31. The power supply unit 31 may be a primary battery such as a dry cell, or may be a chargeable and dischargeable secondary battery.

[0030] The sauna apparatus 101 further includes an operation unit 5 and a control unit 6. The operation unit 5 and the control unit 6 are mounted on the housing 4. The operation unit 5 receives operation input from the user. The control unit 6 controls each component of the sauna apparatus 101. For example, in response to the operation input received by the operation unit 5, the control unit 6 controls the ON / OFF of the sauna apparatus 101, the amount of heating of the mist generating member 2 by the heating device 1 (i.e., the amount of mist M generated), the amount of air blown by the air blowing device 3, etc.

[0031] The sauna apparatus 101 may further include a power generation unit 32. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing another example of the configuration of the sauna apparatus 101. The power generation unit 32 is accommodated in the housing 4 and generates electricity using the containerized fuel C. The generated electricity is supplied from the power generation unit 32 to the blower device 3. In this case, the power supply unit 31 may be omitted. Alternatively, the generated electricity may be supplied to the power supply unit 31 and charge the power supply unit 31, which is a secondary battery. As described above, the power generation unit 32 can supply electricity to components that require electricity. Therefore, the sauna apparatus 101 does not need to be connected to an external power source, or to have a primary or secondary battery. Therefore, the sauna apparatus 101 can be used by simply mounting the containerized fuel C to the mounting unit 11, so that the user U can use the sauna apparatus 101 even more easily.

[0032] <3.Notes> The above describes the embodiments of the present invention. Note that the above embodiments are merely examples, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible in the combination of each component and each process, and that such modifications are within the scope of the present invention.

[0033] <4. Summary> The embodiments described thus far will be summarized below.

[0034] For example, the sauna apparatus 101 disclosed herein may include: A mist generating member 2 that generates mist M by evaporating poured water F; A heating device 1 for heating the mist generating member 2; A blower 3 that blows the mist M in a predetermined direction; a housing 4 that accommodates the mist generating member 2, the heating device 1, and the blower device 3; Equipped with The heating device 1 is A mounting portion 11 to which a portable container of fuel C can be mounted; A combustion section 12 for burning the containerized fuel C; The configuration has the above structure (first configuration).

[0035] The sauna apparatus 101 of the first configuration described above has the following features: The mist generating member 2 may be plate-shaped and have a mist generating surface 21 exposed to the outside (second configuration).

[0036] In addition, the sauna apparatus 101 having the first or second configuration described above has the following features: The mist generating member 2 may be made of porous ceramic (third configuration).

[0037] In addition, the sauna apparatus 101 having any one of the first to third configurations described above has the following features: The portable containerized fuel C may be a flammable gas filled in a cassette gas bottle (fourth configuration).

[0038] In addition, the sauna apparatus 101 having any one of the first to fourth configurations described above has the following features: The fuel cell may further include a power generation section 32 that is accommodated in the housing 4 and generates power using the containerized fuel C (fifth configuration).

[0039] In addition, the sauna apparatus 101 having any one of the first to fifth configurations described above has the following features: The air blowing device 3 may have an air outlet 301 arranged above the mist generating member 2 (sixth configuration).

[0040] In addition, the sauna apparatus 101 having any one of the first to sixth configurations described above has the following features: The housing 4 may have an opening 41 that opens to face the mist generating member 2 (seventh configuration).

[0041] The sauna system 100 disclosed herein also has A sauna apparatus 101 having any one of the first to seventh configurations described above; A collapsible awning 102 for accommodating the sauna apparatus 101 and a user U; The eighth configuration is as follows: [Explanation of symbols]

[0042] 100 Sauna System 101 Sauna equipment 102 Tent 1021 Frame 1022 Cover member 1 Heating device 11 Mounting part 12 Combustion section 2. Mist generating material 21 Mist generating surface 3. Blower 301 Ventilation vent 302 Air Intake 31 Power supply section 32 Power Generation Division 41 Opening 42 Lid 4. Housing 5 Control section 6 Control section B Liquid supply container C. Containerized fuel F water G ground M Mist U User

Claims

1. A mist generating member that generates mist by evaporating poured water; A heating device for heating the mist generating member; A blower that blows the mist in a predetermined direction; a housing that accommodates the mist generating member, the heating device, and the blower; Equipped with The heating device includes: A mounting portion to which a portable container of fuel can be mounted; a combustion section for combusting the containerized fuel; A sauna apparatus comprising:

2. The sauna apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the mist generating member is plate-shaped and has a mist generating surface exposed to the outside.

3. 2. The sauna apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the mist generating member is made of porous ceramic.

4. 2. The sauna apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the portable containerized fuel is a combustible gas filled in a cassette gas bottle.

5. The sauna apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a power generation unit housed in the housing and generating power using the containerized fuel.

6. The sauna apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the air blowing device has an air outlet disposed above the mist generating member.

7. The sauna apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the housing has an opening facing the mist generating member.

8. A sauna device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, an awning that can be assembled to accommodate the sauna apparatus and a user; A sauna system equipped with:

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