Fan stand

Abstract

This product provides a fan stand that can accommodate user-initiated changes in how the fan is used and is easily portable by the user. [Solution] The blower stand 1 is a blower stand 1 having a bottom surface that is placed on a surface to be placed on, and which supports a portable blower 3, and is characterized by comprising a support part 10 that is configured to engage with the blower 3 and supports the blower 3 in an upright position relative to the bottom surface, and a loop part 20 that can be switched between a closed state and an open state by opening and closing a part of it.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a blower stand for supporting a portable blower.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as a portable blower, a blower disclosed in Patent Document 1 below is known. Further, in Patent Document 1, a stand that can be used as a stationary blower by supporting the portable blower is disclosed. Thus, in recent years, in portable blowers, various usage modes such as being held or placed on a desk are expected.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In order to switch the usage mode of the blower at an arbitrary location, the user needs to carry the stand that supports the blower together with the blower body. However, since the conventional blower stand represented by Patent Document 1 is configured separately from the portable blower, there is a problem of poor portability.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a blower stand that can respond to switching of the usage mode of the blower by the user and can be easily carried by the user.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the blower stand according to the present invention has a bottom surface to be placed on a placement target surface, and is a blower stand for supporting a portable blower, A support portion configured to engage with the blower and supporting the blower in an upright position relative to the bottom surface, It is characterized by having a loop section that can be switched between a closed state and an open state by opening and closing a part of it.

[0007] The blower stand described above has a support portion that engages with the blower and supports the blower. This allows the blower user to engage the blower with the support portion and use the blower while it is mounted on the blower stand. The user can also remove the blower from the support portion of the blower stand and use the blower by gripping it or in other ways as needed.

[0008] Furthermore, in addition to the support section, the fan stand has a loop section that can be switched between a closed and an open state. The loop section can be attached to, for example, the user's bag or clothing by opening and closing it, making it highly portable. In other words, the fan stand is designed to accommodate the user's ability to switch between different ways of using the fan, and is also designed to be easily carried by the user.

[0009] In this invention, it is preferable that the support portion has an opening to receive a part of the blower and engages with the blower through the opening.

[0010] In this invention, it is preferable that the support portion has a contact portion that faces the opening and is inclined with respect to the bottom surface.

[0011] In this invention, it is preferable that the opening of the support portion is in contact with the bottom surface.

[0012] In this invention, it is preferable that the loop portion is formed extending in a direction parallel to the bottom surface and constitutes a part of the bottom surface.

[0013] In this invention, the blower stand is A through hole penetrating the bottom surface in a direction perpendicular to it, It is preferable to have a groove portion formed on the bottom surface and connecting the outer surface and the through hole.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0014] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view of the blower stand according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] It is a plan view of the blower stand according to FIG. 1. [Figure 3] It is a bottom view of the blower stand according to FIG. 1. [Figure 4] It is a side view of the blower stand according to FIG. 1. [Figure 5] It is a perspective view showing the usage mode of the blower stand. [Figure 6] It is an end view according to the YZ plane of the blower stand (A-A end view of FIG. 2). [Figure 7] It is a drawing showing another example of the usage mode of the blower stand. [[ID=​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a blower stand according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a plan view of the blower stand according to FIG. 1. Similarly, FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the blower stand, and FIG. 4 is a side view. Further, FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the usage mode of the blower stand. As shown in FIG. 5, the blower stand 1 is placed on the placement target surface S1 via the bottom surface B1 (see also FIG. 4) and functions to support the portable blower 3. The placement target surface S1 is not particularly limited, and for example, a desk or the like is assumed. Hereinafter, each component included in the blower stand 1 will be described.

[0017] In the following description, an X - Y - Z coordinate system in which a plane parallel to the bottom surface B1 is the X - Y plane and the direction orthogonal to the X - Y plane is the Z direction is appropriately referred to. Also, in the following description, for example, when distinguishing the positive and negative directions when expressing a direction, it is described with positive and negative signs such as “+X direction” and “-X direction”. Also, when expressing a direction without distinguishing the positive and negative directions, it is simply described as “X direction”. That is, in this specification, when simply described as “X direction”, both “+X direction” and “-X direction” are included. The same applies to the Y direction and the Z direction.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 1, the blower stand 1 has a support portion 10 and a loop portion 20.

[0019] The support portion 10 is configured to be engageable with the blower 3 and supports the blower 3 in a state of standing upright with respect to the bottom surface B1 (see FIG. 5). FIG. 6 is an end view of the blower stand 1 in the YZ plane and corresponds to the A - A end view in FIG. 2. In FIG. 6, the grip portion 4 of the blower 3 engaged with the support portion 10 is schematically shown by a dashed - dotted line. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 6, in this embodiment, the support portion 10 has a cylindrical portion 11 into which the grip portion 4 of the blower 3 is inserted and a contact portion 12 that contacts the grip portion 4.

[0020] As shown in Figure 6, the cylindrical portion 11 forms an opening 14 on the +Z side to receive the gripping portion 4 and extends toward the bottom surface B1. In this embodiment, the cylindrical portion 11 extends all the way to the bottom surface B1. That is, the opening 14 is in contact with the bottom surface B1 and is open to the -Z side (see also Figure 3). By designing the angle θ1 between the bottom surface B1 and the direction in which the cylindrical portion 11 extends, it is possible to erect the blower 3 at a predetermined angle. For example, the angle θ1 is 60° to 90°, and as an example, it is 80°.

[0021] For example, by designing the inner diameter of the cylindrical portion 11 (opening 14) to match the outer diameter of the gripping portion 4 of the blower 3, it is possible to engage the support portion 10 with the gripping portion 4. In other words, the support portion 10 is configured to be able to engage with the blower 3 via the opening 14. For example, the inner diameter of the cylindrical portion 11 is 10 mm to 40 mm, and 25 mm is one example.

[0022] As shown in Figures 2 and 6, the contact portion 12 is formed in a position opposite the opening 14 and has an inclined surface that is inclined with respect to the bottom surface B1. The support portion 10 having a contact portion 12 that is inclined with respect to the bottom surface B1 makes it easy to erect the blower 3 at a predetermined angle. For example, the angle θ2 of the contact portion 12 with respect to the bottom surface B1 is 0° to 30°, and is 10° as one example.

[0023] As shown in Figure 2, the loop portion 20 is a frame that constitutes a closed annular loop L1. In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the loop portion 20 has a carabiner structure. Specifically, the loop portion 20 has a gate portion 21, a hinge portion 22, and a receiving portion 23. The hinge portion 22 is composed of an elastic member and rotatably supports the gate portion 21. The elastic force of the hinge portion 22 causes the gate portion 21 to come into contact with the receiving portion 23, thereby closing the loop L1.

[0024] Furthermore, the loop portion 20 can be switched to the open state by the user pressing the gate portion 21 inward. When the user's pressing action is released, the gate portion 21 comes into contact with the receiving portion 23 due to the elastic force of the hinge portion 22, and the loop L1 closes. In other words, the loop portion 20 is configured to be switchable between the open state and the closed state by opening and closing the gate portion 21.

[0025] In this invention, the configuration of the loop portion 20 is arbitrary, as long as the loop L1 is configured to be switchable between an open state and a closed state. In the above description, an example was given in which the loop L1 is opened by the gate portion 21 rotating in a plane parallel to the loop L1, but for example, the loop L1 may be opened by the gate portion 21 sliding along the loop L1.

[0026] In this embodiment, the loop portion 20 is formed to extend in a direction parallel to the XY plane so that the loop L1 is located in the XY plane. In other words, as shown in Figure 4, the loop portion 20 is formed to extend in a direction parallel to the bottom surface B1 relative to the support portion 10. From the viewpoint of improving the portability of the blower stand 1, it is preferable that the loop portion 20 extends in a direction parallel to the bottom surface B1. This makes it possible to make the blower stand 1 have a flattened shape with respect to the XY plane.

[0027] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 4, the -Z side of the loop portion 20 lies on the same plane as the bottom surface B1. In other words, the loop portion 20 constitutes a part of the bottom surface B1 of the blower stand 1. The fact that the loop portion 20 constitutes a part of the bottom surface B1 of the blower stand 1 makes it easier to improve the stability of the blower stand 1 when it is placed on the mounting surface S1, which is preferable. In particular, when the contact portion 12 has an inclined surface, it is preferable that the loop portion 20 be formed on the side where the blower 3 is tilted, i.e., the +Y side. This makes it possible to improve the stability of the blower stand 1 even when the blower 3 is supported at a predetermined angle.

[0028] For example, the maximum width T1 (thickness) of the fan stand 1 in the Z direction is 5 mm to 20 mm, with 8 mm as an example (see Figure 4). Also, for example, the maximum width D1 of the fan stand 1 in the X direction is 30 mm to 60 mm, with 40 mm as an example. Similarly, the maximum width D2 of the fan stand 1 in the Y direction is 40 mm to 100 mm, with 60 mm as an example (see Figure 3).

[0029] With the blower stand 1 having a flattened shape with respect to the XY plane, from the viewpoint of improving the portability of the blower stand 1, the ratio of the maximum width T1 to the maximum width D2 is preferably 0.3 or less, and more preferably 0.2 or less.

[0030] Figure 7 is a diagram showing another example of how the fan stand 1 can be used. As shown in Figure 7, the fan stand 1 can be attached to any location by opening and closing the loop portion 20, and is highly portable. The fan stand 1 can be attached to the user's needs, for example, to a bag or a belt loop on trousers. In Figure 7, as an example, the fan stand 1 is shown attached to the shoulder strap 41 of a user's shoulder bag 40.

[0031] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 1 to 3, the blower stand 1 has a through hole 30 that penetrates in the Z direction and a groove 32 formed on the bottom surface B1. As shown in Figure 3, the groove 32 connects the outer surface A1 of the blower stand 1 with the through hole 30.

[0032] The presence of a through-hole 30 in the fan stand 1 improves its usability. Specifically, the user can use the through-hole 30 as a strap hole by passing a string or ball chain through it. For example, as shown in Figure 7, it is possible to tether the fan stand 1 and the fan 3 via a string 45 passed through the through-hole 30. In this way, the presence of a through-hole 30 in the fan stand 1 also improves the portability of the fan 3. Although not shown in the figures, the method of tethering the fan stand 1 and the fan 3 is arbitrary. When tethering the fan stand 1 and the fan 3, for example, a tethering member such as a string or ball chain can be used. Furthermore, metal fittings such as jump rings, double rings, and snap hooks can be used as appropriate.

[0033] Furthermore, the fan stand 1 is preferable because it has a groove 32 connecting the through hole 30 and the outer surface A1, which suppresses interference between the string 45 and the mounting surface of the fan stand 1 when the fan stand 1 is placed on a desk or the like (see Figure 5).

[0034] For example, the inner diameter of the through hole 30 is 2 mm to 6 mm, and as an example, it is 3.5 mm. The position in which the through hole 30 is formed is arbitrary. For example, the through hole 30 may be formed relative to the contact portion 12.

[0035] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a groove 34 is formed in the cylindrical portion 11, extending toward the bottom surface B1. Forming the groove 34 in a part of the cylindrical portion 11 is preferable because it suppresses interference between the cylindrical portion 11 and the string 45 when the blower 3 is inserted into the cylindrical portion 11. The position in which the groove 34 is formed is not limited and can be designed according to the attachment position of the string 45 to the blower 3.

[0036] [Alternative Embodiment] <1> Figure 8 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a blower stand 1 according to another embodiment. As shown in Figure 8, the shape of the support portion 10 in the blower stand 1 is arbitrary. In this embodiment, the support portion 10 has a recess 16 that forms an opening 14 for receiving the blower 3, and a contact portion 12 that faces the opening 14 and is inclined at a predetermined angle. For example, according to the blower stand 1 of Figure 8, it is possible to engage with a box-shaped blower through the opening 14 and to suitably support the blower.

[0037] As described with reference to the first embodiment, a through hole 30 may also be formed in Figure 8. The same applies to the groove 32.

[0038] <2> Figure 9 is a perspective view showing a modified example of the blower stand 1 according to Figure 8. In Figure 9, a part of the housing shape of the blower 3 engaged with the support part 10 of the blower stand 1 is schematically shown by a dashed line. As shown in Figure 9, the blower stand 1 may have a rib 36 that protrudes toward the opening 14. The rib 36 has the function of regulating the position of the blower 3. This is preferable because the blower stand 1 engages with the blower 3 through the opening 14, and the rib 36 can prevent the blower 3 from tipping over.

[0039] In the blower stand 1, the number of ribs 36 formed is not limited, but from the viewpoint of preventing the blower 3 from tipping over, it is preferable that the ribs 36 be formed at multiple positions (see Figure 9). As shown in Figure 9, the blower 3 may also have protrusions 3a corresponding to the positions of the ribs 36.

[0040] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 9, a groove 38 may be formed in the support portion 10 of the blower stand 1, extending to connect the loop portion 20 and the support portion 10. This makes it easier to support the blower 3 with the blower stand 1 while connecting a charging cord (not shown) to the blower 3. In the blower 3, from the viewpoint of increasing stability when supported by the blower stand 1, the charging cord port is typically formed on the side closer to the bottom surface B1, but by having the groove 38 in the blower stand 1, interference between the blower stand 1 and the charging cord can be suppressed. The position in which the groove 38 is formed is not limited and can be designed according to the cord port on the blower 3.

[0041] Furthermore, in Figure 9, the fact that the blower stand 1 has ribs 36 or grooves 38 was explained based on the example in Figure 8. However, similarly in the blower stand 1 described with reference to Figure 1, etc., ribs that restrict the position of the blower 3 may be formed, and grooves 38 may be formed according to the charging cord insertion port of the blower 3.

[0042] <3> In the above description, the loop portion 20 was assumed to extend in a direction parallel to the bottom surface B1, but the position and direction in which the loop portion 20 is formed on the blower stand 1 are not limited. However, from the viewpoint of improving the portability of the blower stand 1, it is preferable that the loop portion 20 extends in a direction parallel to the bottom surface B1. This makes it possible to make the blower stand 1 a flattened shape with respect to the XY plane. Also, as mentioned above, from the viewpoint of improving the stability of the blower stand 1, it is preferable that the loop portion 20 is formed on the side (+Y side) where the blower 3 is tilted.

[0043] <4> In the above description, it was explained that at least a portion of the opening 14 that receives the blower 3 is in contact with the bottom surface B1, but the present invention is not limited to this point. For example, the contact portion 12 may be formed facing the entire surface of the opening 14.

[0044] Furthermore, from the viewpoint of improving the convenience of the blower stand 1, it is preferable that the opening 14 connects to the bottom surface B1. By making the opening 14 a through-hole connecting to the bottom surface B1, for example, the user can tether any item other than the blower 3 to the opening 14. In addition, the blower stand 1 can be used as a tethering member even during seasons when the blower 3 is not in use, which is preferable.

[0045] <5> In the above description, the support portion 10 was described as having an opening 14 through which the blower 3 is supported. However, in this invention, the configuration of the support portion 10 is not limited to the extent that it can engage with the blower 3 and erect the blower 3. For example, the support portion 10 may have a protrusion that engages with a recess formed in the blower 3, and the support portion 10 may be able to engage with the blower 3 by fitting the recess and the protrusion together.

[0046] Furthermore, from the viewpoint of improving the portability of the blower stand 1, which has a flattened shape with respect to the XY plane, it is preferable that the support portion 10 is recessed toward the bottom surface B1 and has an opening 14 that receives a part of the blower 3. [Explanation of symbols]

[0047] 1: Fan stand 3:Blower 3a: Protrusion 4: Grip part 10: Support part 11: Cylindrical part 12: Contact part 14:Aperture 16: Recess 20: Loop section 21: Gate section 22: Hinge section 23: Receiving part 30: Through hole 32, 34, 38: Groove 36: Rib

Claims

1. A fan stand having a base that is placed on a surface to be mounted on, and supporting a portable fan, A support portion configured to engage with the blower and supporting the blower in an upright position relative to the bottom surface, A blower stand characterized by having a loop section that can be switched between a closed state and an open state by opening and closing a part of it.

2. The blower stand according to claim 1, characterized in that the support portion has an opening for receiving a part of the blower and engages with the blower through the opening.

3. The blower stand according to claim 2, characterized in that the support portion has a contact portion that faces the opening and is inclined with respect to the bottom surface.

4. The blower stand according to claim 2, characterized in that the opening of the support portion is in contact with the bottom surface.

5. The blower stand according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the loop portion is formed extending in a direction parallel to the bottom surface and constitutes a part of the bottom surface.

6. A through hole penetrating the bottom surface in a direction perpendicular to it, A blower stand according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it has a groove formed on the bottom surface that connects the outer surface and the through hole.

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