Blower and clothing

Abstract

The present invention provides a blower that can reduce the possibility of damage to the light-emitting part due to external impact. [Solution] The blower 1, which can be attached by inserting it into an insertion hole 102 formed in the air-conditioned garment 199, comprises a locking part 3 that can contact the fabric around the edge of the insertion hole 102, a main body part 2 that engages with the locking part 3 and can be disposed on the inside of the air-conditioned garment 100, a light-emitting part 14 disposed at a predetermined position on the main body part 2 and emitting light so that it can be seen from the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100 through the insertion hole 102, and a power supply part 16 that supplies power to the light-emitting part 14. The main body part 2 comprises a fan 4 that can be rotated by a motor 6 and a housing part 12 that houses the fan 4.

Description

Technical Field

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[0007] , ,<0000​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​To achieve the above objective, the present invention provides a blower that can be attached by inserting it into an insertion hole formed in clothing, comprising: a locking portion that can contact the fabric around the periphery of the insertion hole; a main body portion having a fan that can be disposed on the inside of the clothing relative to the locking portion; a light-emitting portion disposed at a predetermined position on the main body portion and capable of emitting light so as to be visible from the outside of the clothing through the insertion hole; and a power supply portion capable of supplying power to the light-emitting portion. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] The blower device of the present invention makes it possible to suppress damage to the light-emitting part due to external impact. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This figure shows an example of the configuration of a blower in the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This figure shows an example of the configuration of a blower in the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This figure shows an example of the configuration of a blower in the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This figure shows an example of the configuration of a blower in the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] This figure shows an example of the configuration of a blower in the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] This figure shows an example of the configuration of a blower in the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] This figure shows an example of the configuration of a blower in the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] This figure shows an example of the configuration of a blower in the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] This figure shows an example of the configuration of a blower in a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] This figure shows an example of the configuration of a blower in a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11]It is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the blower device in the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] It is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the blower device in the third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] It is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the blower device in the third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] It is a block diagram showing an example of the processing mode of the blower device in the third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15] It is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the air-conditioned clothing in the third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 16] It is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the air-conditioned clothing in the third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 17] It is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the air-conditioned clothing in the third embodiment of the present invention.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0010] (Configurations included in the present invention) As a result of earnestly studying the blower device and the air-conditioned clothing, the present inventor has obtained the following findings.

[0011] A blower device which is an aspect of the present invention is a blower device that can be worn by being inserted into an insertion hole formed in clothing, and has a locking portion that can abut against the fabric at the periphery of the insertion hole, a main body portion that engages with the locking portion and can be disposed inside the clothing, a light-emitting portion that is disposed at a predetermined position in the main body portion and emits light so as to be visible from the outside of the clothing through the insertion hole, and a power supply portion that supplies power to the light-emitting portion. The main body portion includes a fan that can be rotated by a motor and a housing portion that houses the fan.

[0012] According to such a configuration, since the light-emitting portion is protected by the main body portion, it is possible to suppress the light-emitting portion from being damaged by an external impact.

[0013] An air blower which is an aspect of the present invention is an air blower that can be worn by being inserted into an insertion hole formed in clothing, and includes a locking portion that can contact the fabric at the periphery of the insertion hole, a main body portion that engages with the locking portion and can be disposed inside the clothing, a light emitting portion that is disposed at a predetermined position in the main body portion and emits light so as to be visible from the outside of the clothing, and a power supply portion that supplies power to the light emitting portion. The main body portion includes a fan that can be rotated by a motor and a housing portion that houses the fan.

[0014] According to such a configuration, the light emission mode by the light emitting portion can be made visible from the outside, and it is possible to suppress the light emitting portion from being damaged by an external impact.

[0015] In the air blower which is an aspect of the present invention, the light emitting portion may be disposed on a surface of the housing portion facing the fan.

[0016] According to such a configuration, the light irradiated from the light emitting portion to the fan reaches outside the clothing by reflection, and thus becomes visible from the outside.

[0017] In the air blower which is an aspect of the present invention, the fan includes a base portion including a rotation axis, and a rotation blade that contacts the base portion and extends outward from the rotation axis. The light emitting portion may be disposed so as to irradiate the rotation blade.

[0018] In the air blower which is an aspect of the present invention, the light emitting portion may be disposed so as to irradiate a surface of the rotation blade facing the outside of the clothing.

[0019] According to such a configuration, the light emitting portion irradiates the surface of the rotation blade facing the outside of the clothing, and the reflected light reaches outside the clothing, so that it becomes well visible from the outside.

[0020] In the air blower which is an aspect of the present invention, the light emitting portion may be disposed on the fan. The light emitting portion disposed on the fan may be configured to irradiate at least one of the front and rear directions.

[0021] In a blower according to one aspect of the present invention, the light-emitting part may be disposed on the base.

[0022] With this configuration, the outside of the clothing can be illuminated without being obstructed by the rotating fan.

[0023] In a blower according to one aspect of the present invention, the locking portion may be provided with a light-transmitting portion at a position corresponding to the base portion.

[0024] With this configuration, the light emitted from the light-emitting part located at the base passes through the translucent part and reaches the outside of the clothing, making it easily visible from the outside.

[0025] In a blower according to one aspect of the present invention, the fan may have a reflective material.

[0026] With this configuration, the light emitted from the light-emitting part is reflected by the fan and reaches the outside of the clothing, making it easily visible from the outside.

[0027] In a blower according to one aspect of the present invention, the fan may have a phosphorescent material.

[0028] With this configuration, the fan stores the light emitted from the light-emitting unit, so even after the light emission from the unit stops, the fan continues to emit light, allowing light to reach the outside of the clothing for a longer period of time.

[0029] An air blower according to one aspect of the present invention is an air blower that can be attached by inserting it into an insertion hole formed in clothing, and comprises a locking portion that can contact the fabric at the periphery of the insertion hole, and a main body portion having a fan that can be disposed on the inside of the clothing relative to the locking portion, wherein the fan has either a reflective material or a phosphorescent material.

[0030] An air blower according to one aspect of the present invention may further include a light-emitting part disposed at a predetermined position in the main body and capable of emitting light so as to be visible from the outside of the garment through the insertion hole.

[0031] This configuration allows light to be efficiently delivered to the outside of the clothing.

[0032] In a blower according to one aspect of the present invention, the fan further comprises a base including a rotating shaft and a rotating blade that abuts against the base and extends outward from the rotating shaft, and the light-emitting unit may be arranged to illuminate the rotating blade.

[0033] With this configuration, the light emitted from the light-emitting part is reflected by the rotor blades and delivered to the outside of the clothing, making it visible from the outside.

[0034] An air blower according to one aspect of the present invention further comprises a control unit that controls the light emission mode of the light-emitting unit, and the control unit may light up the light-emitting unit when it receives an input signal from a sensor.

[0035] This configuration improves convenience because the lights turn on in response to signals from the sensor.

[0036] An air blower according to one aspect of the present invention is an air blower that can be attached by inserting it into an insertion hole formed in clothing, and comprises a locking portion that can contact the fabric around the periphery of the insertion hole, a main body that engages with the locking portion and can be disposed on the inside of the clothing, a light-emitting portion disposed on the inside of the clothing and emitting light in response to a predetermined input signal, and a power supply portion that supplies power to the light-emitting portion.

[0037] This configuration makes it possible to suppress damage from impact compared to when the light-emitting part is located on the outside of the clothing.

[0038] In a blower according to one aspect of the present invention, the light-emitting unit may be arranged on the outer surface of the power supply unit.

[0039] This configuration allows for a simplified wiring structure for supplying power to the light-emitting section.

[0040] A garment according to one aspect of the present invention is a garment having an insertion hole into which a blower device described in claim 13 or claim 14 can be attached, and comprising at least one of a light-transmitting member and a phosphorescent member at a predetermined position.

[0041] This configuration makes it possible to improve the visibility of the light emitted by the light-emitting part.

[0042] (First Embodiment) Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The same reference numerals are used for identical components, and redundant explanations relating to them will be omitted. Furthermore, in embodiments other than the first embodiment, unless otherwise specified, the explanations are the same as those given in the first embodiment.

[0043] In the first embodiment, an air-conditioned garment 100 is given as an example of clothing. The air-conditioned garment 100 in this embodiment is a garment equipped with an insertion hole 102 through which the air blower 1 of the present invention can be inserted, and includes all types of clothing without limiting their use, such as work clothes, sports clothes, and medical clothes. It may also be a garment worn in places with low light levels.

[0044] Figure 1 shows an example of the configuration of the blower device 1 in the first embodiment of the present invention. In the first embodiment, the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100 is the side that is exposed to the outside when the user wears the air-conditioned garment 100, and the inside of the air-conditioned garment 100 refers to the opposite side. In the first embodiment, the front refers to the downstream side in the direction of gas flow when the blower device 1 is driven, and the rear refers to the upstream side in the direction of gas flow when the blower device 1 is driven.

[0045] The direction parallel to the rotation axis of the blower 1 is defined as the Y-axis, the vertical direction (up and down) as the Z-axis, and the direction perpendicular to the Y-axis and Z-axis as the X-axis.

[0046] The blower device 1 in the first embodiment is a device that can be attached to an air-conditioned garment 100 having an insertion hole 102. The blower device 1 in the first embodiment comprises a main body 2 that can be disposed inside the air-conditioned garment 100, and a locking part 3 that engages with the main body 2 and can contact the fabric around the insertion hole 102 of the air-conditioned garment 100.

[0047] The main body 2 comprises a rotatable fan 4 and a housing 12 for housing the fan. The main body 2 can be attached to the air-conditioned garment 100 by engaging with the locking part 3 with the fan 4 housed in the housing 12.

[0048] In the example shown in Figure 1, the main body 2 includes a cylindrical housing 12 capable of accommodating the fan 4. The front of the housing 12 is configured to allow gas to pass through and, for example, is configured in a mesh-like manner.

[0049] The fan 4 is rotatable by driving the motor 6 and comprises a base 8 including a rotation axis J1 and a rotor blade 10 that abuts the base 8 and extends outward from the rotation axis J1. In the example shown in Figure 1, the rotation axis J1 is parallel to the Y-axis.

[0050] The locking portion 3 is capable of contacting the outer fabric of the air-conditioned garment 100 and is exposed to the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100 while the blower 1 is attached to the air-conditioned garment 100. The locking portion 3 is configured to allow air to pass through and, for example, includes a mesh frame.

[0051] As the fan 4 rotates around the rotation axis J1, the air inside the main body 2 is pushed forward in the Y-axis direction, and air is drawn in from the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100 through the locking part 3. As a result, air is drawn in from the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100 through the locking part 3 and discharged to the front of the main body 2. This causes air to circulate inside the air-conditioned garment 100, evaporating sweat from the wearer's body surface and using the heat of vaporization to provide the wearer with a cooling sensation.

[0052] The blower 1 in the first embodiment includes a light-emitting unit 14 disposed at a predetermined position on the main body 2. The blower 1 also includes a power supply unit 16 that supplies power to the light-emitting unit 14. In the example shown in Figure 1, the power supply unit 16 is shown to be integrally formed with the main body 2, but it is not limited to this, and the power supply unit 16 may be configured to be detachably attached to the main body 2. Alternatively, the power supply unit 16 may be configured separately from the main body 2 and connected by a cable.

[0053] The power supply unit 16 is configured to supply power to the motor 6. The power supply unit 16 may be powered by a battery, or, for example, by a storage battery. As shown in the example in Figure 1, the power supply unit 16 is formed integrally with the main body 2, so that the cable can be housed and routed within the casing of the main body 2. This reduces the risk of the cable being broken due to impact or the like.

[0054] The light-emitting unit 14 may be disposed within the main body 2. The light-emitting unit 14 may also be disposed within the housing 12. With this configuration, since the light-emitting unit 14 is housed within the casing of the main body 2, the risk of damage due to impact or the like can be reduced.

[0055] Figure 2 shows an example of how the air blower 1 in the first embodiment of the present invention is attached to clothing. In the example shown in Figure 2, the air-conditioned clothing 100 has an insertion hole 102 at the rear of the wearer's waist.

[0056] The blower device 1 is attached by placing the main body 2 inside the air-conditioned garment 100 and engaging the locking part 3 with the main body 2 from the outside. The locking part 3 is exposed on the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100. In the first embodiment, the blower device 1 emits light from the light-emitting part 14 inside the air-conditioned garment 100.

[0057] The light-emitting part 14 emits light visible from the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100 through the insertion hole 102. Because the light is visible from the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100, it becomes possible for others to recognize the wearer's presence, for example, in dark places. For example, by wearing the air-conditioned garment 100 during nighttime work and activating the light-emitting part 14, the wearer becomes visible from the outside of the garment 100. This enhances safety during work.

[0058] Since the light-emitting part 14 is positioned at a predetermined location on the main body 2, it is not exposed to the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100. Therefore, the risk of damage from impacts applied to the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100 can be reduced.

[0059] Figure 3 shows an example of the configuration of the blower device 1 in the first embodiment of the present invention. The blower device 1 has a main body 2 and a locking part 3 positioned on either side of the insertion hole 102 of the air-conditioned garment 100. The blower device 1 is attached to the air-conditioned garment 100 by the main body 2 and the locking part 3, which clamp the fabric around the periphery of the insertion hole 102.

[0060] The fan 4 is housed and installed in the housing 12. The fan 4 comprises a base 8 and a rotor 10 that abuts the base 8 and extends outward from the rotation axis J1. In the example shown in Figure 3, the light-emitting unit 14 is positioned in front of the fan 4 on the Y-axis.

[0061] The light-emitting unit 14 is disposed within the housing unit 12. For example, it may be disposed in the frame portion in the front direction of the housing unit 12. The light-emitting unit 14 may be positioned so as to be visible from the opening of the insertion hole 102 when viewed from the Y-axis direction. With this configuration, when the light-emitting unit 14 emits light, it is possible to irradiate the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100 through the insertion hole 102.

[0062] The light-emitting unit 14 may be positioned closer to the power supply unit 16 than the fan 4 in the Z-axis direction. With this configuration, the distance from the power supply unit 16 to the light-emitting unit 14 can be shortened, thus simplifying the cable routing. Alternatively, the light-emitting unit 14 may be positioned between the power supply unit 16 and the fan 4. With this configuration, the cables for supplying power from the power supply unit 16 to the light-emitting unit 14 and the motor 6 can be routed uniformly.

[0063] Figure 4 shows an example of the configuration of a blower 1 in the first embodiment of the present invention. In the example in Figure 4, the housing section 12 includes a cable cover 20 capable of housing cables that supply power from the power supply section 16 to the motor 6 and the light-emitting section 14. The cable cover 20 is disposed on the front frame portion of the housing section 12.

[0064] The light-emitting unit 14 may be disposed in the front frame portion within the housing 12. Preferably, the light-emitting unit 14 may be disposed in close proximity to the cable cover 20. This configuration helps to prevent the arrangement of cables for supplying power to the light-emitting unit 14 from becoming complicated.

[0065] Figure 5 shows an example of the configuration of the blower 1 in the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 is a view of the main body 2 from the front, facing forward along the Y-axis. In the example shown in Figure 5, the light-emitting unit 14 is positioned in front of the fan 4. When viewed from the rear, the light-emitting unit 14 is partially obscured by the fan 4.

[0066] In the example shown in Figure 5, when the light-emitting part 14 emits light, the light from the part that is exposed without being shielded by the fan 4 reaches the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100 through the insertion hole 102. Therefore, it becomes visible to a third party. In addition, a reflective material capable of reflecting light may be provided on the rotor blade 10.

[0067] Figure 6 shows an example of the configuration of the blower 1 in the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 illustrates a case in which the light-emitting unit 14 is arranged in a different position than described above. As illustrated in Figure 6, the light-emitting unit 14 may be arranged on the surface facing the fan 4 within the housing unit 12.

[0068] In the main body 2 illustrated in Figure 6, the light-emitting unit 14 is positioned on the side of the housing 12. When the light-emitting unit 14 emits light, the light emitted from the light-emitting unit 14 hits the rotating blades 10 of the fan 4 and is reflected. A portion of the light reflected from the rotating blades 10 passes through the insertion holes 102 and reaches the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100, making it visible to a third party from the outside.

[0069] When the light-emitting part 14 emits light while the fan 4 is rotating, the angle at which the light is reflected by the rotor blade 10 changes, which can change the direction of the light that reaches the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100. As a result, the light emission pattern is not uniform and may change, causing flashing or flickering to be observed.

[0070] Figure 7 shows an example of the configuration of the blower 1 in the first embodiment. Figure 7 is a view from a plane formed by the Y and Z axes of the main body 2. In the example shown in Figure 7, the light-emitting unit 14 is located inside the housing 12 and faces the fan 4. The light-emitting unit 14 is arranged so as to illuminate the fan 4.

[0071] The light-emitting unit 14 may be positioned behind the fan 4's rotor blades 10 in the Y-axis direction. The light-emitting unit 14 may be positioned so as to illuminate the surface of the rotor blades 10 facing the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100. In the fan 4 illustrated in Figure 7, the rotor blades 10 are formed obliquely in the Z-axis direction and abut against the base 8. The rotor blades 10 have a surface facing the rear insertion hole 102 and a surface facing forward on the opposite side.

[0072] When the light-emitting unit 14 is positioned behind the rotor blade 10, when the light-emitting unit 14 emits light, it illuminates the surface of the rotor blade 10 facing the rear insertion hole 102. As a result, the rotor blade 10 reflects the illuminated light, and the light reaches the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100 through the insertion hole 102. Therefore, the light can be clearly seen by a third party. A reflective material may be provided on the surface of the rotor blade 10 that is illuminated by light from the light-emitting unit 14. Alternatively, the rotor blade 10 may be made of a phosphorescent material.

[0073] Figure 8 shows an example of the configuration of the blower 1 in the first embodiment. Figure 8 describes an example of a configuration of the light-emitting unit 14 that differs from the one described above. In the example shown in Figure 8, the light-emitting unit 14 is arranged in the frame portion in the front direction of the housing unit 12.

[0074] The light-emitting unit 14 may be arranged along the cable cover 20. The light-emitting unit 14 may also be arranged on the side of the cable cover 20 facing the fan 4. With this configuration, the arrangement of the cable for supplying power to the light-emitting unit 14 can be simplified.

[0075] (Second Embodiment) Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, unless otherwise stated, the description will be the same as in the first embodiment (the same applies to the following embodiments). In the second embodiment of the present invention, an example will be given in which the light-emitting unit 14 is arranged on the fan 4.

[0076] The light-emitting unit 14 installed on the fan 4 may be configured to illuminate at least in the front and rear directions. When the light-emitting unit 14 illuminates in the front, the base 8 and the main body 2 may be configured to allow the light emitted from the light-emitting unit 14 to pass through.

[0077] Figure 9 shows an example of the configuration of a blower 1 in a second embodiment of the present invention. In Figure 9, the fan 4 is equipped with a base cover 25 that conceals the motor 6, which is built into the base 8, from the rear. The light-emitting unit 14 may be disposed within the base 8.

[0078] In this configuration, where the light-emitting unit 14 is located within the base unit 8, the power supply cable from the power supply unit 16 can be routed along substantially the same path to both the light-emitting unit 14 and the motor 6, thus simplifying the cable routing.

[0079] The light-emitting unit 14 is housed within the base 8 together with the motor 6. The light-emitting unit 14 may be arranged on the rotation axis J1 within the base 8. With the light-emitting unit 14 housed, the base cover 25 covers the back surface of the base 8. The base cover 25 is translucent. With this configuration, the light-emitting unit 14 rotates on the rotation axis J1. As a result, the light emitted from the light-emitting unit 14 becomes visible from the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100 in a manner corresponding to the rotational movement of the light-emitting unit 14.

[0080] Unlike the above, the light-emitting part 14 may be positioned within the base 8 away from the rotation axis J1. With this configuration, the light-emitting part 14 also rotates in a circular motion around the rotation axis J1 in accordance with the rotation of the fan 4. As a result, the light that reaches the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100 through the insertion hole 102 is visible in a manner corresponding to the rotation of the light-emitting part 14, making it easier to attract the attention of others.

[0081] The locking portion 3 is equipped with a light-transmitting portion 26 at a position corresponding to the base portion 8. In the example shown in Figure 9, the light-transmitting portion 26 is positioned in the central region of the locking portion 3 when viewed in the Y-axis direction. With this configuration, the light emitted from the light-emitting portion 14 installed on the fan 4 can be seen from the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100 through the light-transmitting portion 26.

[0082] Figure 10 shows an example of the configuration of the blower device 1 in the second embodiment. In the blower device 1 shown in Figure 10, the light-transmitting portion 26 disposed on the locking portion 3 is formed in a predetermined pattern.

[0083] The light-transmitting portion 26 is formed in a predetermined pattern, and a light-shielding member is arranged around the light-transmitting portion 26. When the light-emitting portion 14 emits light, some of the light that reaches through the insertion hole 102 passes through the light-transmitting portion 26, allowing the predetermined pattern of light emission to be recognized from the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100.

[0084] Figure 11 shows an example of the configuration of the blower device 1 in the second embodiment. In the blower device 1 shown in Figure 11, the base cover 25 is formed of a translucent material in a predetermined pattern, and its periphery is formed of a light-shielding material.

[0085] The base cover 25 may have a predetermined pattern formed on it using a translucent material when viewed from the Y-axis direction. The area surrounding the translucent material is formed with a light-blocking material. When the light-emitting part 14 emits light, the light passes through the translucent portion of the base cover 25 and reaches the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100.

[0086] The light-shielding portion of the base cover 25 blocks the light, preventing it from reaching the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100. With this configuration, the pattern of light emission can be observed from the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100.

[0087] When the fan 4 rotates, the base cover 25 rotates around the rotation axis J1. As a result, the pattern on the base cover 25 also rotates in accordance with this. Therefore, the pattern can be seen rotating and emitting light from the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100.

[0088] (Third embodiment) Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the third embodiment of the present invention, an example will be given in which the light-emitting unit 14 is arranged in the power supply unit 16.

[0089] Figure 12 shows an example of the configuration of the blower 1 in a third embodiment of the present invention. In the example shown in Figure 12, the main body 2 and the power supply unit 16 are configured separately. The power supply unit 16 supplies power to the main body 2 via the cable 40.

[0090] The blower 1 shown in Figure 12 clamps the insertion hole 102 between the main body 2 and the locking part 3 when attached to the air-conditioned garment 100. The power supply unit 16 is located inside the air-conditioned garment 100. As an example, the air-conditioned garment 100 has a pocket on the inside (not shown) capable of housing the power supply unit 16. The power supply unit 16 is configured to be housed in the pocket on the inside of the air-conditioned garment 100.

[0091] The light-emitting unit 14 is installed in the power supply unit 16. The light-emitting unit 14 is positioned on the outer surface of the power supply unit 16. The light-emitting unit 14 is configured to emit light when power is supplied from the power supply unit 16. With this configuration, the distance between the power supply unit 16 and the light-emitting unit 14 can be shortened compared to when the light-emitting unit 14 is installed in the main body unit 2, thus simplifying the power supply structure.

[0092] When the light-emitting part 14 emits light while the air blower 1 is attached to the air-conditioned garment 100, the light-emitting part 14 emits light from the inside of the air-conditioned garment 100, and the light rays emitted from the light-emitting part 14 are reflected by the fabric on the inside of the air-conditioned garment 100. Therefore, in dark situations such as at night or in dark places, the air-conditioned garment 100 itself appears to a third party to be glowing like a lantern.

[0093] Unlike the case shown in Figure 12, the light-emitting part 14 may be disposed on either the outside or inside of the main body 2. The light-emitting part 14 may be disposed on the cable 40. The light-emitting part 14 may be arranged along the cable 40. The light-emitting part 14 may be distributed branching off from the cable 40. At least one of the reflective member 106 and the phosphorescent member 108 may be disposed on the cable 40.

[0094] Figure 13 shows an example of the configuration of the blower device 1 in the third embodiment. In the third embodiment, the blower device 1 includes a control unit 41 that can control the blinking and light emission patterns of the light-emitting unit 14. When the control unit 41 receives an input signal from the sensor 42, it lights up the light-emitting unit 14.

[0095] The sensor 42 may be installed on the fan 4 as shown in Figure 13. The sensor 42 may be positioned to detect information outside the insertion hole 102. For example, when the sensor 42 detects an acceleration of a predetermined value or higher, it may transmit an input signal to the control unit 41. Alternatively, when the sensor 42 detects light from the front, it may transmit an input signal to the control unit 41. In addition, the sensor 42 may transmit an input signal by detecting information such as contact, pressure, or sound waves.

[0096] Unlike the example shown in Figure 13, the sensor 42 may be disposed on the locking portion 3. For example, the sensor 42 may be disposed on the portion of the locking portion 3 that is exposed to the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100. With this configuration, the sensor 42 can suitably detect information from the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100.

[0097] Figure 14 is a block diagram showing an example of the processing mode of the blower 1 in the third embodiment. When predetermined information is detected by the sensor 42, the sensor 42 transmits an input signal to the control unit 41.

[0098] The control unit 41 causes the light-emitting unit 14 to emit light based on the input signal received from the sensor 42. As an example of the light-emitting mode of the light-emitting unit 14, when the control unit 41 receives an input signal from the sensor 42, it lights up the light-emitting unit 14 for a predetermined time. After the predetermined time has elapsed, the control unit 41 turns off the light-emitting unit 14.

[0099] If a new input signal is received while the light-emitting unit 14 is lit, the control unit 41 resets the timer and restarts counting, causing the light-emitting unit 14 to illuminate. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the control unit 41 turns off the light-emitting unit 14. With this configuration, the light-emitting unit 14 can be kept lit continuously while the blower 1 is being used by the user, and can be turned off after a predetermined time has elapsed since use ended.

[0100] Figure 15 shows an example of the configuration of the air-conditioned garment 100 in the third embodiment. The air-conditioned garment 100 includes a reflective member 106 capable of reflecting light rays. The reflective member 106 is disposed on the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100. With this configuration, when light rays strike the air-conditioned garment 100, they are reflected by the reflective member 106.

[0101] In the example shown in Figure 15, the reflective member 106 is positioned on the back side of the air-conditioned garment 100. However, it is not limited to this, and the reflective member 106 may also be positioned on the chest side of the air-conditioned garment 100.

[0102] Figure 16 shows an example of the configuration of the air-conditioned garment 100 in the third embodiment. The air-conditioned garment 100 may include a phosphorescent member 108. The phosphorescent member 108 may be a known material that has phosphorescent properties.

[0103] In the example shown in Figure 16, the phosphorescent member 108 may be provided as a button on the air-conditioned garment 100. When the light-emitting part 14 emits light inside the air-conditioned garment 100, the phosphorescent member 108 stores the light emitted from the light-emitting part 14. After the light-emitting part 14 turns off, the phosphorescent member 108 can emit light again.

[0104] In addition to the example shown in Figure 16, the phosphorescent member 108 may be arranged to penetrate the fabric of the air-conditioned garment 100. With this configuration, the phosphorescent member 108 stores the light emitted from the light-emitting part 14 inside the air-conditioned garment 100 and can then emit light visible to the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100.

[0105] In the third embodiment, the air-conditioned garment 100 may be provided with a light-transmitting member 110 at a predetermined position. The light-transmitting member 110 is configured to project light emitted from the light-emitting unit 14 when the light-emitting unit 14 emits light inside the air-conditioned garment 100.

[0106] Figure 17 shows an example of the configuration of the air-conditioned garment 100 in the third embodiment. The air-conditioned garment 100 may have a light-transmitting member 110 arranged within the fabric. The light-transmitting member 110 may be capable of scattering light, or it may be configured to disperse light, or it may be configured to concentrate light. The light-transmitting member 110 may be made of a known light-transmitting material such as resin or glass.

[0107] The fabric used in the air-conditioned garment 100 in the third embodiment may be a fabric with high light-blocking properties. For example, the light-transmitting member 110 may be inserted and arranged through the fabric of the back, chest, abdomen, and sleeves of the air-conditioned garment 100. With this configuration, when the light-emitting part 14 emits light inside the air-conditioned garment 100, the light is blocked by the fabric, while the light becomes visible to the outside through the light-transmitting member 110.

[0108] (modified version) The first and second embodiments described above illustrate some examples of when the present invention may be applied. However, the present invention is not limited to the cases described above, and can be applied to various modifications.

[0109] In the first embodiment described above, the case in which the light-emitting unit 14 is disposed in the frame portion in the front direction of the housing portion 12 was explained, but the light-emitting unit 14 may be disposed at or near the end of the frame portion.

[0110] In the first embodiment described above, the case in which the light-emitting unit 14 can illuminate the surface of the rotor blade 10 facing the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100 was explained, but the invention is not limited to this, and the light-emitting unit 14 may illuminate the rotor blade 10 from the oblique front.

[0111] In the embodiments described above, the case in which the main body 2 is disposed inside the air-conditioned garment 100 has been explained, but the invention is not limited to this, and the main body 2 may be disposed outside the air-conditioned garment 100. Alternatively, the main body 2 may be inserted through the insertion hole 102 and disposed both inside and outside the air-conditioned garment 100.

[0112] In the embodiments described above, the case in which the main body 2 is equipped with a light-emitting part 14 has been explained, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the locking part 3 may also be equipped with a light-emitting part 14.

[0113] In the embodiments described above, the blower 1 is described as having a light-emitting unit 14, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the blower 1 may not have a light-emitting unit 14, and the fan 4 may have either or both a reflective material and a phosphorescent material. With such a configuration, the fan 4 receives light from the outside through the insertion hole 102 and reflects or absorbs it, thereby enabling light to be irradiated onto the outside of the air-conditioned garment 100. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0114] 1. Blower 2 Main body 3. Locking part 4 Fans 6 motors 8 base 10 Rotary blades 12 Storage Unit 14 Light-emitting part 16 Power supply section 26 Translucent part 100 Air-conditioned clothes (clothes) 102 Through hole 106 Reflective material 108 Luminous material 110 Light-transmitting member J1 Rotation axis

Claims

1. A blower that can be attached by inserting it into an insertion hole formed in clothing, A locking portion that can contact the fabric around the periphery of the insertion hole, A main body that engages with the locking portion and can be disposed on the inside of the garment, A light-emitting part is disposed at a predetermined position in the main body and emits light so that it can be seen from the outside of the garment through the insertion hole, A power supply unit that supplies power to the light-emitting section, Equipped with, The main body is, A fan that can be rotated by a motor, A housing section for housing the aforementioned fan, A blower equipped with a ventilation device.

2. The blower according to claim 1, wherein the light-emitting part is disposed on the surface of the housing facing the fan.

3. The aforementioned fan, A base including a rotating axis, A rotor blade that contacts the base and extends outward from the axis of rotation, Equipped with, The blower according to claim 2, wherein the light-emitting unit is arranged to illuminate the rotor blade.

4. The blower according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the light-emitting part is arranged to illuminate the surface of the rotor blade facing the outside of the garment.

5. The blower according to claim 1, wherein the light-emitting part is disposed on the base.

6. The aforementioned locking portion is A light-transmitting portion having light-transmitting properties is positioned at the base corresponding to the base. The blower according to claim 5, comprising:

7. The fan is a blower according to any one of claims 1 to 3, having a reflective material.

8. The fan is a blower according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising a phosphorescent material.

9. A blower that can be attached by inserting it into an insertion hole formed in clothing, A locking portion that can contact the fabric around the periphery of the insertion hole, A main body having a fan that can be disposed on the inside of the garment, compared to the locking portion, Equipped with, The fan is a blower having at least one of a reflective material and a phosphorescent material.

10. The blower according to claim 9, further comprising a light-emitting part disposed at a predetermined position in the main body and capable of emitting light so as to be visible from the outside of the garment through the insertion hole.

11. The aforementioned fan, A base including a rotating axis, A rotor blade that contacts the base and extends outward from the axis of rotation, Furthermore, The blower according to claim 10, wherein the light-emitting unit is arranged to illuminate the rotor blade.

12. A control unit that controls the light emission mode of the light-emitting unit, Furthermore, The blower according to claim 1, wherein the control unit lights up the light-emitting unit when it receives an input signal from the sensor.

13. A blower that can be attached by inserting it into an insertion hole formed in clothing, A locking portion that can contact the fabric around the periphery of the insertion hole, A main body that engages with the locking portion and can be disposed on the inside of the garment, A light-emitting unit is placed inside the garment and emits light in response to a predetermined input signal, A power supply unit that supplies power to the light-emitting section, A blower equipped with a ventilation device.

14. The blower according to claim 13, wherein the light-emitting part is disposed on the outer surface of the power supply unit.

15. A garment having an insertion hole into which the blower device described in claim 13 or claim 14 can be attached, A garment comprising at least one of a light-transmitting member and a light-phosphorescent member in a predetermined position.

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