Hose reel

Abstract

To provide a hose reel of which joints of separate parts do not appear near the center of its body and has an excellent appearance.SOLUTION: With a rectangular parallelepiped box body, it includes a space in which a drum 3 for winding a sprinkling hose inside, a side opening part 12 formed by opening one side, a sprinkling hose storage part 1 having an upper opening 11 formed by opening the top surface, a side hose housing part 2, which is a panel-shaped member attached to the side opening part 12 of the sprinkling hose storage part 1 and covering one side surface of the opened sprinkling hose storage part 1 and a handle unit 5 having a handle 51 to be gripped when lifting the hose reel, the side hose housing part 2 has a projecting part 21 projecting vertically in the mounting direction from the side attached to a side opening 11, and the handle unit 5 is also attached to the projecting part 21 through the upper opening 11.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a hose reel. [Background technology]

[0002] Hose reels, which are devices for winding up watering hoses, include those that wind the hose onto a drum while leaving the hose exposed, and those that wind it onto a drum housed in a rectangular box. Among hose reels that wind the hose onto a drum housed in a rectangular box, there are hose reels with a rectangular main body divided near the center in the longitudinal direction. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a hose storage device that is provided within the main body to prevent deterioration of the water supply hose over time, and includes a main storage section for storing the watering hose, a sub-storage section for storing the water supply hose, and a cover that covers the water supply hose housed in the sub-storage section. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3225597 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in the conventional hose reels described above, the joints between the divided parts are visible near the center of the main body that houses the hose, which results in poor design.

[0005] Therefore, the present invention was made in consideration of such problems, and aims to provide a hose reel that has an excellent appearance, in which the seams between the divided parts are not visible near the center of the main body that stores the hose. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the hose reel of the present invention is a rectangular box-shaped body having a space inside which can store a drum for winding up a watering hose, a watering hose storage section having a side opening formed by opening one side and an upper opening formed by opening the top surface, a panel-shaped member attached to the side opening of the watering hose storage section and covering one side of the opened watering hose storage section, and a handle unit attached to the upper opening of the watering hose storage section and having a handle to be grasped when lifting the hose reel, the panel-shaped member having a protrusion that protrudes vertically in the attachment direction from the surface attached to the side opening and is positioned directly below the upper opening when the watering hose storage section and the panel-shaped member are combined, and the handle unit is also attached to the protrusion by inserting it through the upper opening.

[0007] Here, the handle unit preferably includes a plate-shaped engaging claw that protrudes outward from the handle unit and has a width smaller than the length of the protrusion outward from the handle unit.

[0008] The engaging claw is preferably disposed in the vicinity of the support portion of the handle of the handle unit.

[0009] Furthermore, it is preferable that the panel-like member has a plurality of reinforcing ribs at the connection between the surface attached to the side opening and the protrusion, and that the reinforcing ribs located on the side end side of the protrusion are larger than the reinforcing ribs located inside it.

[0010] Furthermore, it is preferable that the handle unit has a first locking claw that engages with a locking receiving portion that is a hole provided on the edge of the upper opening, and a second locking claw that engages with a locking receiving portion that is a hole provided on the inner edge of the protrusion.

[0011] It is also preferable that the watering hose storage section has a recess formed by forming the non-open side in a concave shape, and that an exterior panel, which is a decorative plate-shaped member, can be placed in the recess.

[0012] Furthermore, when the watering hose storage section and the panel-like member are combined, it is preferable that a drainage hole be formed in the bottom for discharging water inside. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] According to the hose reel of the present invention, one side of the watering hose storage section of the rectangular box is opened and a panel-like member is attached to that side, so that the joints between the divided parts do not appear near the center of the main body that stores the hose, resulting in a hose reel with excellent aesthetics. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing a hose reel according to an embodiment of the present invention, exploded into its main components; [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing a gripping unit and a part of the gripping unit. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the back side of the gripping unit. [Figure 4] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing the state in which the gripping unit is attached to the watering hose storage section, and an enlarged view of a portion thereof. [Figure 5] 10 is an enlarged view of a side hose storage section and a portion of the side hose storage section. FIG. [Figure 6] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing the engagement relationship between the watering hose storage section, the side hose storage section, and the grip unit. [Figure 7] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing the engagement relationship between the watering hose storage section and an exterior panel attached to the watering hose storage section. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the bottom side of the hose reel and a portion thereof. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A hose reel according to the present invention will be described below based on an embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a hose reel according to an embodiment of the present invention, exploded into its main components.

[0017] The hose reel of this embodiment is a hose storage device that stores a watering hose by winding it onto a drum housed in a rectangular box, and its main components include a watering hose storage section 1, a side hose storage section 2, a drum 3, a drum handle 4, and a handle unit 5.

[0018] The watering hose storage section 1 is a rectangular parallelepiped box that forms the main body of the hose reel, and has a space inside that can store a drum 3 around which the watering hose is wound, and is equipped with an upper opening 11, a side opening 12, a hose opening 13, and a bottom opening 14.

[0019] Upper opening 11 is an opening provided on the top surface of watering hose storage unit 1, and serves as a connection between watering hose storage unit 1 and handle unit 5. In other words, handle unit 5 can be attached to watering hose storage unit 1 by fitting handle unit 5 through upper opening 11. Attaching handle unit 5 will be described in detail later.

[0020] Side opening 12 is an opening formed by opening up one entire side of watering hose storage section 1, and is the connection between watering hose storage section 1 and side hose storage section 2. The main body of the hose reel is formed by attaching side hose storage section 2 to this side opening 12, covering side opening 12 with side hose storage section 2, and sealing the entire side of the open watering hose storage section 1. Note that this example shows side opening 12 formed on the side opposite the side on which drum handle 4 is attached. In this way, it is preferable to provide side opening 12 on a side parallel to the rotation direction of drum 3. However, this does not exclude the possibility of providing side opening 12 by opening a side that intersects with the rotation direction of drum 3.

[0021] Hose opening 13 is an opening formed by opening the side of watering hose storage section 1 that intersects with the direction of rotation of drum 3, and is an opening for inserting and removing the watering hose. Because hose opening 13 is formed by opening the side that intersects with the direction of rotation of drum 3, it serves as an entrance for the watering hose when winding the watering hose around drum 3 inside watering hose storage section 1, and also as an outlet for removing the watering hose wound around drum 3 to the outside of watering hose storage section 1.

[0022] Bottom opening 14 is an opening formed by opening the bottom surface of watering hose storage unit 1. Bottom opening 14 is used to drain water inside watering hose storage unit 1, such as water adhering to the watering hose wound around drum 3, out of watering hose storage unit 1.

[0023] Side hose storage section 2 is a panel-like member that is attached to side opening 12 of watering hose storage section 1 and forms one side of the hose reel body by closing side opening 12. The joint between watering hose storage section 1 and side hose storage section 2 is visible at the end rather than near the center of the hose reel body, giving the hose reel body an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

[0024] A hook for the watering hose is provided on the outside of the panel surface of side hose storage section 2 to hold and store the watering hose exposed from the hose reel. Furthermore, on the inside of the panel surface of side hose storage section 2, that is, on the upper part of the panel surface on the side that is attached to side opening 12 of watering hose storage section 1, protrusion 21 is provided that protrudes vertically from the inner surface of the panel.

[0025] Protrusion 21 is a member that protrudes vertically from the upper part of the inner surface of side hose storage section 2 in the direction of attachment to side opening 12, and a recess is formed in the top surface. When side hose storage section 2 is attached to watering hose storage section 1, protrusion 21 matches with upper opening 11 of watering hose storage section 1, and the recess formed in the top surface serves as a receptacle for attaching handle unit 5.

[0026] Drum 3 is a drum that is stored in watering hose storage section 1 and around which the watering hose is wound, and is axially supported by watering hose storage section 1 and side hose storage section 2.

[0027] The drum handle 4 is a handle for rotating the drum 3 to enable winding and unwinding of the watering hose.

[0028] The handle unit 5 is a member equipped with a handle to be gripped when carrying the hose reel, and is configured to be attached to the upper opening 11 and also to be inserted through the upper opening 11 and attached to the protruding portion 21 located directly below the upper opening 11. The handle unit 5 is equipped with a handle 51 to be gripped when carrying the hose reel, a plate-shaped claw 52 and a first locking claw 53 for locking the handle unit 5 to the protruding portion 21, and a second locking claw 54 (shown in Figures 3 and 6) for locking the handle unit 5 to the edge of the upper opening 11. Note that in this example, the handle 51 is stored in a recess formed in the top surface of the handle unit 5 and is configured so that it can be removed when gripping the hose reel.

[0029] Fig. 2 is an enlarged view of the gripping unit 5 and a portion of the gripping unit 5, specifically the plate-shaped claw 52. Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing the back side of the gripping unit 5. Fig. 4 is an enlarged view of the gripping unit 5 attached to the watering hose storage section 1, and a portion of it. Note that the handle 51 is omitted from Fig. 2.

[0030] A plurality of first locking claws 53 are provided on the longitudinal side of the handle unit 5, and are locked to the base side (side hose storage section 2 side) of the protrusion 21. The first locking claws 53 have a width along the longitudinal direction of the handle unit 5, and this width is greater than the length of the claws that protrude outward from the handle unit 5.

[0031] The handle unit 5 has a short side portion, The engaging claw engages with the protrusion 21.A plurality of plate-shaped claws 52 are provided and are engaged with the short-side sides of the protruding portion 21. Unlike the first engaging claw 53, the plate-shaped claws 52 are thin plate-shaped claws. That is, the width of the claw of the plate-shaped claw 52 is smaller than the length of the claw protruding outward from the handle unit 5.

[0032] If an attempt is made to lift the hose reel by gripping the handle 51 with the watering hose wound up and filled with water, a large load will be placed on the claws that serve as the locking parts. With claws like the first locking claw 53, whose width along the longitudinal direction of the handle unit 5 is greater than the length of the claws that protrude outward from the handle unit 5, the claws may bend and deform in the thickness direction of the plate when a large load is applied, and may come off the engaging holes in the protruding parts 21. On the other hand, with the plate-shaped claw 52, ​​which is made up of a thin plate-shaped claw, the plate-shaped claw 52 is less likely to deform even when a large load is applied, thereby preventing the claws from coming off the engaging holes in the protruding parts 21. That is, although there is a possibility of deformation in the direction perpendicular to the plate surface that constitutes the plate-shaped claw 52 (direction A in FIG. 2), the plate-shaped claw 52 is less likely to deform in the direction along the plate surface (direction B in FIG. 2), thereby achieving the aforementioned effect. Therefore, rather than using only the first locking claw 53 to lock the gripping unit 5 and the protrusion 21, it is preferable to use the plate-shaped claw 52 to lock the gripping unit 5 and the protrusion 21 to prevent the handle 51 from coming loose when the force is applied to lift it.

[0033] 4, the plate-shaped claw 52 is preferably disposed near the support portion of the handle 51 in the handle unit 5. If the support portion on which the handle 51 is pivotally supported is far from the plate-shaped claw 52, ​​even if the plate-shaped claw 52 itself does not deform, deformation may occur somewhere between the support portion of the handle 51 and the plate-shaped claw 52, ​​and the claw may come out of the engagement hole of the protrusion 21. For this reason, it is preferable to dispose the plate-shaped claw 52 as close as possible to the support portion of the handle 51 and shorten the path from the support portion of the handle 51 to the plate-shaped claw 52, ​​thereby preventing the claw from coming out of the engagement hole of the protrusion 21.

[0034] 3, inner claws 55 are provided on the back side of the handle unit 5 near the support portion of the handle 51 in the direction opposite to the plate-shaped claws 52, that is, protruding toward the inside of the handle unit 5. When the handle 51 is lifted, a force acts on the support portion of the handle 51 in an inward direction. By positioning the two inner claws 55 so that they face each other on the inside of the handle unit 5 and engaging them, it is possible to prevent the handle 51 from slipping off from the inside of the support portion. As with the plate-shaped claw 52, ​​it is preferable to position the inner claw 55 as close as possible to the support portion of the handle 51 in the handle unit 5, and more specifically, it is preferable to position the plate-shaped claw 52 and the inner claw 55 so that they are positioned approximately on the same line as the straight line (axis) that supports the handle 52.

[0035] FIG. 5 is an enlarged view showing the inside of the side hose storage section 2 and a part of the side hose storage section 2, specifically the base side of the protrusion 21 as seen from below.

[0036] As shown in FIG. 5 , a protrusion outer rib 22 and a protrusion inner rib 23 are provided at the connection portion between the protrusion 21 and the inside of the side hose storage section 2. A handle unit 5 having a handle 51 is attached to the protrusion 21. Therefore, when the hose reel is lifted by grasping the handle 51, a load is also applied to the connection portion between the protrusion 21 and the side hose storage section 2. This upward force acts to deform the angle between the protrusion 21 and the inside panel surface of the side hose storage section 2 in a direction that widens the angle from vertical to an obtuse angle. Therefore, by providing multiple reinforcing ribs, the protrusion outer rib 22 and the protrusion inner rib 23, at the connection portion between the protrusion 21 and the side hose storage section 2, deformation in a direction that widens the angle between the protrusion 21 and the inside panel surface of the side hose storage section 2 is suppressed. The protrusion outer rib 22, located on the side end side of the protrusion 21, is larger than the protrusion inner rib 23, located inside the protrusion outer rib 22. On the other hand, the protruding portion inner rib 23 is smaller than the protruding portion outer rib 22. The larger the reinforcing rib, the greater the reinforcing effect, but it is also necessary to prevent the rib from interfering with the drum 3. For this reason, it may be preferable to make the ribs located on the side end sides of the protruding portion 21 larger while making the inner ribs, which are more likely to interfere with the drum 3, smaller, in order to avoid interference between the ribs and the drum 3.

[0037] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the engagement relationship between the watering hose storage section 1, the side hose storage section 2, and the grip unit 5. As shown in FIG.

[0038] After combining watering hose storage section 1 and side hose storage section 2, handle unit 5 is attached by inserting it through upper opening 11 of watering hose storage section 1 and fitting it into a recess formed in the top surface of protruding section 21 of side hose storage section 2. At this time, plate-shaped claw 52 of handle unit 5 engages with the side portion in the shorter direction of protruding section 21. First engaging claw 53 engages with an engaging hole provided on the inner edge of the recess in protruding section 21 of side hose storage section 2. Second engaging claw 54 engages with an engaging hole provided on the edge of upper opening 11 of watering hose storage section 1.

[0039] In this way, the side circumference of the handle unit 5 is provided with a locking claw for locking onto the watering hose storage section 1 and a locking claw for locking onto the side hose storage section 2, and locking receiving portions corresponding to these locking claws are provided on the edge of the upper opening 11 and the inner edge of the protrusion 21 so that they can be locked onto both the watering hose storage section 1 and the side hose storage section 2, respectively.This increases the rigidity of the fitting between each locking claw and each engagement hole, so that even when the hose reel is grasped by the handle 51 and lifted, the engagement between the handle unit 5 and the watering hose storage section 1 and the side hose storage section 2 will not easily come loose.

[0040] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the engagement relationship between the watering hose storage section 1 and an exterior panel attached to the watering hose storage section 1. As shown in FIG.

[0041] The watering hose storage compartment 1 has a recess 15 formed by forming a recess on the side opposite the side opening 12. This recess 15 allows for the placement of a plate-shaped exterior panel 6 for decorating the hose reel. Specifically, recess fitting holes 16 are formed on the outer periphery of the recess 15. By fitting exterior panel locking tabs 61 on the outer periphery of the exterior panel 6 into these recess fitting holes 16, the exterior panel 6 is fitted into the recess 15, thereby improving the aesthetic appearance of the hose reel. The installation procedure involves fitting the exterior panel 6 into the recess 15 before attaching the drum handle 4. The thickness of the exterior panel 6 and the depth of the recess 15 are set so that the exterior panel 6 does not protrude from the recess 15. This is to prevent the exterior panel 6 from interfering with the rotation of the drum handle 4.

[0042] FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of the bottom side of the hose reel and a portion thereof.

[0043] Drainage hole 17 is formed at the bottom of the hose reel when watering hose storage section 1 and side hose storage section 2 are combined. In the hose reel of this embodiment, the joint between the divided parts is not in the center, but the joint between watering hose storage section 1 and side hose storage section 2 is located at the end. This makes it easier for water to seep into the main body of the hose reel from the end, and the water that seeps in tends to accumulate at the end. If rainwater or other water accumulates inside, it can lead to the growth of mosquito larvae and algae, and it is necessary to drain the water inside to prevent these from occurring.

[0044] Drain hole 17 is used to drain water from inside the hose reel body to the outside. It is formed by providing a notch at each end of watering hose storage section 1 and side hose storage section 2, and by aligning the notches when the two are assembled, forming a drain hole on the lower contact surface of the hose reel. Additionally, a gently downward-sloping groove is formed on the inside of the underside of watering hose storage section 1 toward the joint with side hose storage section 2, i.e., toward side opening 12. This groove facilitates the drainage of water inside. Furthermore, by locating drain hole 17 at the end of this groove, water inside can be drained even more smoothly.

[0045] As described above, in this embodiment of the hose reel, one side of the watering hose storage compartment of the rectangular box that constitutes the main body is open, and the side hose storage compartment, which is a panel-like member, is attached to that side. This eliminates the visible seams between the separated parts near the center of the main body, resulting in a hose reel with excellent aesthetics. Furthermore, a handle unit that can be gripped when carrying the hose reel is attached to a protruding portion that protrudes vertically from the top of the side hose storage compartment. The handle unit's claws can be made into plate-shaped claws or can engage with both the watering hose storage compartment and the side hose storage compartment, resulting in a hose reel that can withstand heavy loads. A reinforcing rib is provided at the connection between the side hose storage compartment and the protruding portion to prevent deformation due to the load when lifting the hose reel. Furthermore, a recess is provided on the side of the watering hose storage compartment where the drum handle is attached, allowing a decorative exterior panel to be fitted into this recess, further enhancing the reel's aesthetic appearance. In addition, when the watering hose storage section and the side hose storage section are combined, a drainage hole is formed at the bottom of the hose reel, allowing water inside the hose reel to be drained to the outside, making it less likely for water to accumulate inside.

[0046] The hose reel according to the present invention has been described above based on an embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this. Various design modifications are possible as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved and the gist of the invention is not deviated from, and all of these are included within the scope of the present invention.

[0047] For example, in the above embodiment, a side hose storage section was described as an example of a panel-like member covering the side opening of the watering hose storage section, but the panel-like member does not necessarily have to be capable of storing a side hose, and other panel-like members may also be used. Also, while the side opening of the watering hose storage section is described as being open over one entire side of the watering hose storage section, it is not limited to being open over one entire side. [Industrial Applicability]

[0048] The hose reel according to the present invention is suitable for use as a hose storage device for storing a long hose. [Explanation of symbols]

[0049] 1 Watering hose storage compartment 2 Side hose storage compartment 3 Drums 4 drum handles 5 Handle unit 6 Exterior Panels 11 Top opening 12 Side opening 13 Hose opening 14 Bottom opening 15 recess 16 Recessed fitting hole 17 Drain hole 21 Protrusion 22 Projection outer rib 23 Protruding inner rib 51 Handle 52 Plate-shaped nail 53 First locking claw 54 Second locking claw 55 Inner claw 61 Exterior panel locking claw

Claims

1. It is a rectangular box with a space inside that can store a drum for winding up the watering hose. a watering hose storage section having a side opening formed by opening one side surface and an upper opening formed by opening a top surface; a panel-like member attached to a side opening of the watering hose storage section and covering one side of the opened watering hose storage section; a handle unit attached to the upper opening of the watering hose storage section and having a handle to be gripped when lifting the hose reel; the panel-like member has a protruding portion that protrudes perpendicularly in the mounting direction from the surface of the side that is attached to the side opening, and that is positioned directly below the upper opening when the watering hose storage portion and the panel-like member are combined; The handle unit is also attached to the protrusion by passing through the upper opening. A hose reel characterized by:

2. The handle unit includes a plate-shaped engaging claw that protrudes outward from the handle unit and has a width smaller than the length of the protrusion outward from the handle unit, The engaging claws engage the handle unit with the protrusion.

2. The hose reel according to claim 1.

3. The engaging claw is disposed near the support portion of the handle of the handle unit.

3. The hose reel according to claim 2.

4. the panel-like member has a plurality of reinforcing ribs at a connection portion between the surface attached to the side opening and the protruding portion, The reinforcing rib located on the side end of the protrusion is larger than the reinforcing rib located inside it.

4. The hose reel according to claim 1, wherein the hose reel is a hose reel.

5. The handle unit includes: a first locking claw that is locked to a locking receiving portion that is a hole provided on the edge of the upper opening; and a second locking claw that is locked to a locking receiving portion that is a hole provided on the inner edge of the protruding portion.

5. The hose reel according to claim 1, wherein the hose reel is a hose reel.

6. The watering hose storage section is a recess formed by forming a non-opened side surface into a recessed shape, An exterior panel, which is a decorative plate-like member, can be placed in the recess.

6. A hose reel according to claim 1.

7. When the watering hose storage section and the panel-shaped member are combined, a drainage hole is formed in the bottom for discharging water from inside.

7. The hose reel according to claim 1, wherein the hose reel is a hose reel.

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