Cover of drinking water dispenser and drinking water dispenser

Abstract

To provide a cover of a drinking water dispenser capable of suppressing a deposition of a mineral component contained in drinking water, caused by daylight hitting a drinking water supply container, without inhibiting visibility of a water level of the drinking water supply container.SOLUTION: A cover 3 of a drinking water dispenser 100 is mounted on a dispenser main body provided with a discharge port 12 on a front face for discharging drinking water W so as to cover a drinking water supply container 2 attached on a top face of the dispenser main body. The cover comprises: a peripheral face part 31 made of a non-transparent material; a top face part 35 made of the non-transparent material which blocks a top edge of the peripheral face part 31; and a visible window 41 formed on the peripheral face part 31, which allows a water level L of a bottle to be visible from the outside.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a cover for a drinking water dispenser.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a cover used to cover a water server water supply bottle has been known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] This cover is formed of a transparent or translucent member. Thereby, the amount of water in the water supply bottle can be visually recognized.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] In recent years, drinking water dispensers have been increasingly installed outdoors, such as at construction sites, from the perspective of preventing heat stroke. However, when the water server described in Patent Document 1 is installed outdoors, sunlight hits the bottle, causing mineral components to precipitate and form crystals, which may adhere to the inner surface of the water supply bottle or float in the water inside the bottle. Therefore, there is a risk of giving users the impression that the bottle and the water are dirty. Also, even indoors, there are similar concerns when the water server is installed in a place where sunlight can reach.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To solve the above problems, a cover of a drinking water dispenser according to an aspect of the present invention is a cover of a drinking water dispenser that is attached to the main body of the dispenser and covers a drinking water supply container attached to the upper surface of the dispenser main body having a discharge port for discharging drinking water provided on the front surface, and has a peripheral surface portion made of a non-transparent material, an upper surface portion made of a non-transparent material that closes the upper end of the peripheral surface portion, and a viewing window formed in the peripheral surface portion through which the water level of the bottle can be visually recognized from the outside.

[0007] According to this configuration, it is possible to suppress the precipitation of mineral components contained in the drinking water due to sunlight hitting the drinking water supply container without impairing the visibility of the water level of the drinking water supply container.

Advantages of the Invention

[0008] The present invention has the effect of being able to suppress the precipitation of mineral components contained in the drinking water due to sunlight hitting the drinking water supply container without impairing the visibility of the water level of the drinking water supply container.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0010] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited by the following embodiments. Also, hereinafter, throughout all the drawings, the same or corresponding elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions thereof are omitted.

[0011] FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration example of a drinking water dispenser 100 according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the drinking water dispenser 100 includes a drinking water dispenser main body 1, a drinking water supply container 2, and a cover 3. The drinking water dispenser main body 1 is a device in which a drinking water supply container 2 containing drinking water W is detachably attached, the drinking water W is cooled or heated to a predetermined temperature, and the cooled or heated drinking water is discharged. In the present embodiment, the drinking water dispenser main body 1 has weather resistance and can be installed outdoors. However, it is not limited thereto, and the drinking water dispenser 100 may be installed only indoors. Further, the drinking water supply container 2 is, for example, delivered to the place where the drinking water dispenser main body 1 is installed in a state filled with the drinking water W. When the drinking water supply container 2 attached to the drinking water dispenser main body 1 becomes empty, the empty drinking water supply container 2 is exchanged for the delivered drinking water supply container 2 filled with the drinking water W. Note that the user may fill the drinking water supply container 2 with the drinking water.

[0012] The drinking water supply container 2 is, for example, a bottomed cylindrical bottle and has a mouth portion 22 connected to the dispenser main body. In the present embodiment, the drinking water supply container 2 is shown as a cylindrical shape, but it is not limited thereto, and it may be a polygonal cylindrical shape. The drinking water supply container 2 is formed, for example, in a size capable of containing 10 to 20 liters of the drinking water W mainly and in a size that can be carried by a single user. The main body portion 21 in which the drinking water W is accommodated is made of a transparent material and is formed using a resin such as polycarbonate. Thus, since the main body portion 21 is made of a transparent material, the user can visually recognize the water level L of the drinking water W accommodated in the drinking water supply container 2 from the outside. The drinking water supply container 2 is not limited to a bottle, and may be, for example, a flexible bag body.

[0013] The drinking water dispenser main body 1 is a substantially columnar body. The drinking water dispenser main body 1 is, for example, directly installed on the ground and is formed to have a height of approximately 100 cm. The drinking water dispenser main body 1 is provided with a container mounting portion 11 to which the drinking water supply container 2 is attached. The container mounting portion 11 has a recess in the central portion, and when the drinking water supply container 2 is attached, it engages with the mouth portion 22 of the drinking water supply container 2 to support the drinking water supply container 2. Thereby, the drinking water W flows down to the drinking water dispenser main body 1 through the mouth portion 22 of the drinking water supply container 2. The upper surface around the container mounting portion 11 of the drinking water dispenser main body 1 is formed flat. The drinking water supply container 2 attached to the container mounting portion 11 is located near the height of the user's line of sight and is in a position that is easily visible to the user. Further, on the front surface of the drinking water dispenser main body 1, a discharge port 12 for discharging the drinking water W is provided. The user can discharge the drinking water W from the drinking water dispenser main body 1 by operating the discharge port 12. When the water in the drinking water supply container 2 attached to the drinking water dispenser main body 1 decreases, the water level L of the drinking water supply container 2 drops, and the user can determine the timing for replacing the drinking water supply container 2. Since the drinking water dispenser main body 1 is a well-known drinking water dispenser main body 1, other explanations are omitted.

[0014] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a configuration example of the cover 3 of the drinking water dispenser 100, and is a view showing a state in which the lid forming the upper surface portion 35 is opened. As shown in FIG. 3, the cover 3 is a cover that covers the drinking water supply container 2 and is attached to the drinking water dispenser 100, and is a non-transparent material that can at least partially block sunlight. The cover 3 is made of, for example, cardboard or resin. Further, a metal film may be formed on the inner surface or the outer surface of the cover 3. Thereby, the sunlight shielding effect of the cover 3 can be enhanced.

[0015] In the present embodiment, the cover 3 is a box body with an open bottom surface, and has a peripheral surface portion 31 and an upper surface portion 35 that closes the upper end of the peripheral surface portion 31. Further, the cover 3 is formed by assembling a cardboard or resin sheet.

[0016] The peripheral surface portion 31 covers the peripheral surface of the drinking water supply container 2 attached to the drinking water dispenser main body 1. The peripheral surface portion 31 is formed in a rectangular cylindrical shape including a front surface portion 32, left and right side surface portions 33, and a rear surface portion 34. The front surface portion 32 is a plate-like body with the outer surface facing forward. The left and right side surface portions 33 are plate-like bodies with the outer surfaces facing left and right respectively. The rear surface portion 34 is a plate-like body with the outer surface facing rearward. The right side surface portion 33, the front surface portion 32, the left side surface portion 33, and the rear surface portion 34 are connected in this order via creases. And a connecting piece 40 is connected to the right side edge of the rear surface portion 34. The connecting piece 40 has the outer surface adhered to the inner surface of the right side surface portion 33. The lower end of the peripheral surface portion 31 forms a seating surface that seats on a flat portion around the container placement portion 11 on the upper surface of the drinking water dispenser main body 1. Note that the peripheral surface portion 31 is not limited to a rectangular cylindrical shape and may be, for example, a cylindrical shape.

[0017] Also, a front side folding piece 37 is connected to the upper edge of the front surface portion 32 via a crease and extends toward the inside of the peripheral surface portion 31. The front side folding piece 37 is a trapezoidal plate-like body. A claw insertion opening 38, which is a slit extending in the left-right direction, is formed at the center of the boundary portion between the front side folding piece 37 and the front surface portion 32. Further, left and right side surface side folding pieces 39 are connected to the upper edges of the left and right side surface portions 33 via creases and extend toward the inside of the peripheral surface portion 31. The left and right side surface side folding pieces 39 are trapezoidal plate-like bodies similar to the front side folding piece 37. The left and right side surface side folding pieces 39 and the front side folding piece 37 are located on the same plane and, as described above, are formed in a trapezoidal shape so as not to overlap each other.

[0018] The upper surface portion 35 covers the upper surface of the drinking water supply container 2 attached to the drinking water dispenser main body 1. The rear end of the upper surface portion 35 is connected to the upper end of the rear surface portion 34 via a fold line, and is swingable with respect to the peripheral surface portion 31, forming a lid. And a claw 36 is connected to the central portion of the front end of the upper surface portion 35. The claw 36 is inserted into the claw insertion port 38 and fastened to keep the upper opening of the peripheral surface portion 31 closed. At this time, since the front side folding piece 37 and the left and right side surface folding pieces 39 are folded so as to extend inward from the upper end of the peripheral surface portion 31, sunlight can be prevented from shining into the interior from between the front surface portion 32 and the upper surface portion 35 and between the left and right side surface portions 33 and the upper surface portion 35.

[0019] In this way, the cover 3 sits on the upper surface of the drinking water dispenser main body 1, and the peripheral surface portion 31 and the upper surface portion 35 made of an opaque material cover the drinking water supply container 2. Thereby, precipitation of mineral components contained in the drinking water W due to sunlight hitting the drinking water supply container 2 can be effectively suppressed.

[0020] And a viewing window 41 for visually recognizing the water level L of the drinking water supply container 2 is formed in the peripheral surface portion 31. Thereby, the user can easily confirm the water level L of the drinking water supply container 2 without removing the cover 3. In the present embodiment, the viewing window 41 is formed in the front surface portion 32 and is a long hole extending in the vertical direction. Thereby, the visibility of the water level L of the drinking water supply container 2 can be improved with a simple configuration. Further, the viewing window 41 is also formed in the rear surface portion 34. Thereby, the cover 3 can be attached to the drinking water dispenser main body 1 with the rear surface portion 34 facing forward. Since the drinking water dispenser main body 1 is usually placed along a wall, the sunlight that shines into the interior of the cover 3 from the viewing window 41 of the rear surface portion 34 is limited.

[0021] Furthermore, a daylighting window 42 for taking in light is formed in the peripheral surface portion 31 inside the cover 3. In the present embodiment, the daylighting window 42 is formed in the left and right side surface portions 33 facing a direction different from that of the front surface portion 32. The light from the daylighting window 42 is diffused by the inner surface of the cover 3. As a result, the water surface of the drinking water supply container 2 illuminated by indirect light is visible through the viewing window 41 formed in the front surface portion 32, so that the visibility of the water level L of the drinking water supply container 2 can be improved. The daylighting window 42 is, for example, a notch formed in the lower edge of the side surface of the peripheral surface portion 31. Therefore, in a state where the cover 3 is attached to the drinking water dispenser main body 1, a gap is formed between the cover 3 and the upper surface of the drinking water dispenser main body 1, and light can be taken into the inside of the cover 3. Further, since the daylighting window 42 is located at the lower part of the side surface portion 33, it is possible to effectively prevent the light incident on the inside of the cover 3 from the daylighting window 42 from passing directly through the viewing window 41. As a result, the water surface of the drinking water supply container 2 illuminated by indirect light can be made visible to the user through the viewing window 41 formed in the front surface portion 32.

[0022] And an advertisement 43 is displayed on at least one of the peripheral surface portion 31 and the upper surface portion 35. Thereby, the advertisement 43 displayed on the cover 3 can effectively exhibit the advertising function at a conspicuous position near the height of the user's line of sight. Also, as described above, the cover 3 is configured to be foldable and can be made into a compact form. Therefore, the delivery of the cover 3 becomes easy, and the switching of the advertisement content can be easily performed.

[0023] As described above, since the peripheral surface portion 31 and the upper surface portion 35 of the cover 3 are made of an opaque material and the viewing window 41 for viewing the water level L of the drinking water supply container 2 is formed in the peripheral surface portion 31, the visibility of the water level L of the drinking water supply container 2 can be improved, and the precipitation of the mineral components contained in the drinking water W due to sunlight hitting the drinking water supply container 2 can be effectively suppressed.

[0024] <Modification Example> In the above embodiment, the cover 3 is a box body, but it is not limited thereto. Instead, the cover 3 may be a bag body. The viewing window 41 may be closed by a transparent plate so that the water level of the drinking water supply container 2 can be viewed from outside the cover 3.

[0025] Also, in the above embodiment, the viewing window 41 is a long hole, but it is not limited thereto. Instead, the viewing window 41 may be a notch extending upward from the lower edge of the peripheral surface portion 31.

[0026] Also, in the above embodiment, the viewing window 41 is formed in the front surface portion 32, but it is not limited thereto. Instead, for example, the viewing window 41 may be formed in the side surface portion 33.

[0027] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the lighting window 42 is a notch formed in the lower edge of the side surface of the peripheral surface portion 31, but it is not limited thereto. Instead, the lighting window 42 may be a hole formed in the lower part of the side surface of the peripheral surface portion 31.

[0028] (Enumeration of Embodiments) The cover of the drinking water dispenser according to an aspect is a cover of the drinking water dispenser attached to the upper surface of the dispenser body provided with a discharge port for discharging drinking water on the front surface, covering the drinking water supply container attached to the upper surface of the dispenser body, and having a peripheral surface portion made of a non-transparent material, an upper surface portion made of a non-transparent material and closing the upper end of the peripheral surface portion, and a viewing window formed in the peripheral surface portion and allowing the water level of the drinking water supply container to be viewed from the outside.

[0029] According to this configuration, it is possible to suppress the precipitation of mineral components contained in the drinking water due to sunlight hitting the drinking water supply container without impairing the visibility of the water level of the drinking water supply container.

[0030] The viewing window is a long hole extending in the vertical direction or a notch extending upward from the lower edge of the peripheral surface portion, and may be formed in the front surface of the peripheral surface portion.

[0031] According to this configuration, with a simple configuration, it is possible to suppress the precipitation of mineral components contained in the drinking water due to sunlight hitting the drinking water supply container without inhibiting the visibility of the water level of the drinking water supply container.

[0032] It may have a lighting window that is a notch formed at the lower edge of the side surface of the peripheral surface portion or a hole formed at the lower portion of the side surface of the peripheral surface portion.

[0033] According to this configuration, it is possible to improve the visibility of the water level of the drinking water supply container and effectively suppress the precipitation of mineral components contained in the drinking water due to sunlight hitting the drinking water supply container.

[0034] An advertisement may be displayed on at least one of the peripheral surface portion and the upper surface portion.

[0035] According to this configuration, the advertising function can be effectively exerted at a prominent position such as the upper surface of the drinking water dispenser.

[0036] The cover of the drinking water dispenser may be foldable.

[0037] According to this configuration, the delivery of the cover becomes easy and the switching of the advertisement content can be easily performed.

[0038] From the above description, many improvements and other embodiments of the present invention are obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the above description should be construed only as an example and is provided for the purpose of teaching those skilled in the art the best mode of carrying out the present invention. Without departing from the spirit of the present invention, the details of its structure and / or function can be substantially changed.

Description of Reference Numerals

[0039] L Water level W Drinking water 1 Drinking water dispenser main body 2 Drinking water supply container 3 Covers 11 Container Placement Section 12 Discharge Port 21 Main Body Section 22 Mouth Section 31 Peripheral Surface Section 32 Front Surface Section 33 Side Surface Section 34 Rear Surface Section 35 Top Surface Section 41 Visible Window 42 Lighting Window 43 Advertisement 100 Drinking Water Dispenser

Claims

1. A cover for a drinking water dispenser attached to the upper surface of a dispenser body having a discharge port for discharging drinking water provided on the front surface, covering a drinking water supply container attached to the upper surface of the dispenser body and attached to the dispenser body, a peripheral surface portion made of a non-transparent material, an upper surface portion made of a non-transparent material and closing the upper end of the peripheral surface portion, and a viewing window formed in the peripheral surface portion and allowing the water level of the drinking water supply container to be visually recognized from the outside. A cover for a drinking water dispenser having the above.

2. The viewing window is a long hole extending in the vertical direction or a notch extending upward from the lower edge of the peripheral surface portion, and is formed on the front surface of the peripheral surface portion. The cover for a drinking water dispenser according to Claim 1.

3. The cover for a drinking water dispenser according to Claim 1, having a lighting window which is a notch formed at the lower edge of the side surface of the peripheral surface portion or a hole formed at the lower part of the side surface of the peripheral surface portion.

4. An advertisement is displayed on at least one of the peripheral surface portion and the upper surface portion. The cover for a drinking water dispenser according to Claim 1.

5. The cover for a drinking water dispenser according to Claim 4, which is foldable.

6. A drinking water dispenser including the cover for a drinking water dispenser according to Claim 1.

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