JPH0729991Y2 - Solvent leak detection device for dry cleaning machine - Google Patents
Solvent leak detection device for dry cleaning machineInfo
- Publication number
- JPH0729991Y2 JPH0729991Y2 JP3871393U JP3871393U JPH0729991Y2 JP H0729991 Y2 JPH0729991 Y2 JP H0729991Y2 JP 3871393 U JP3871393 U JP 3871393U JP 3871393 U JP3871393 U JP 3871393U JP H0729991 Y2 JPH0729991 Y2 JP H0729991Y2
- Authority
- JP
- Japan
- Prior art keywords
- solvent
- pump
- detection device
- dry cleaning
- cleaning machine
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired - Lifetime
Links
Description
【０００１】[0001]
【産業上の利用分野】この考案は、ドライクリーニング
機の溶剤通路における異常な溶剤漏れの検出と停止を行
なう装置に関するものである。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a device for detecting and stopping an abnormal solvent leak in a solvent passage of a dry cleaning machine.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術及びその課題】ドライクリーニング機は、
溶剤の貯留タンクと洗濯槽（バスケット）を接続する通
路にポンプを設け、その通路に溶剤を移動・循環させて
衣類の洗浄を行なうようになっているが、溶剤の移動・
循環中に異常な溶剤の漏れが発生すると、多量の溶剤を
大気に触れさせる恐れがある。2. Description of the Related Art Dry cleaning machines are
A pump is provided in the passage connecting the solvent storage tank and the washing tub (basket), and the solvent is moved and circulated in the passage to wash the clothes.
If abnormal solvent leakage occurs during circulation, a large amount of solvent may be exposed to the atmosphere.
【０００３】このような事態が発生した場合、作業環境
が悪化するなどの公害問題が発生し、また溶剤のロスに
よる経済的な損失の問題がある。When such a situation occurs, there is a problem of pollution such as deterioration of working environment, and a problem of economical loss due to loss of solvent.
【０００４】しかし、従来のドライクリーニング機で
は、溶剤通路の漏れ、特に漏れの頻度が多いポンプのシ
ール部よりの溶剤漏れに対して、何ら対策が施されてい
ないのが実情である。このため、溶剤の漏れが発生する
と、作業者が気付き次第、機械を停止し、故障箇所の修
理を行なう方法がとられており、溶剤漏れに対する対応
に遅れが生じやすく、作業者の負担も大きい問題があっ
た。However, in the conventional dry cleaning machine, no measures have been taken against leaks in the solvent passages, particularly solvent leaks from the seal portion of the pump which frequently leaks. For this reason, when a solvent leak occurs, as soon as the worker notices it, the machine is stopped and the faulty part is repaired. There was a problem.
【０００５】そこで、この考案は、上記の問題を解決
し、異常な溶剤の漏れを確実に検出し、漏れを最小限に
止めることができる溶剤の漏れ検出装置を提供すること
を目的としている。SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a solvent leak detection apparatus which solves the above problems, can reliably detect an abnormal solvent leak, and can minimize the leak.
【０００６】[0006]
【課題を解決するための手段】上記の課題を解決するた
め、この考案は、溶剤の貯留タンクと洗濯槽を接続する
通路に、溶剤の移動・循環を行なわせるポンプを設け、
そのポンプに、ポンプからの溶剤漏れが所定量に達した
とき上記通路を遮断する検出遮断機構を設けた構造とし
たのである。In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a pump for moving and circulating a solvent in a passage connecting a storage tank for a solvent and a washing tub,
The pump is provided with a detection shutoff mechanism that shuts off the passage when the amount of solvent leakage from the pump reaches a predetermined amount.
【０００７】なお、上記検出遮断機構は、ポンプのシー
ル部から漏れた溶剤を貯える液だめタンクと、その液だ
めタンク内の溶剤が所定量に達したとき信号を発するセ
ンサと、そのセンサの信号によりポンプの出入口を開閉
するバルブとから構成することができる。The detection / shutoff mechanism has a liquid reservoir tank for storing the solvent leaked from the seal portion of the pump, a sensor for issuing a signal when the amount of the solvent in the liquid reservoir tank reaches a predetermined amount, and a signal for the sensor. Can be configured with a valve that opens and closes the inlet and outlet of the pump.
【０００８】[0008]
【作用】上記の構造では、ポンプから溶剤の漏れがある
と、検出遮断機構が自動的に通路を遮断し、それ以上の
溶剤の漏れを防止する。In the above structure, when the solvent leaks from the pump, the detection shutoff mechanism automatically shuts off the passage to prevent further solvent leak.
【０００９】[0009]
【実施例】以下、添付図面に基づいてこの考案の実施例
を説明する。図１は、実施例の溶剤漏れ検出装置を装備
したドライクリーニング機のレイアウトを示しており、
溶剤の貯留タンク１と洗濯槽２を接続する通路３に、溶
剤を移動・循環させるポンプ４が設けられている。Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 shows the layout of a dry cleaning machine equipped with the solvent leak detection device of the embodiment.
A pump 4 for moving and circulating the solvent is provided in a passage 3 connecting the solvent storage tank 1 and the washing tub 2.
【００１０】このポンプ４は、図２に示すように、内部
のポンプ室と外側空間５との間にメカニカルシール等の
シール部６を備えており、その外側空間５に導通パイプ
７を介して液だれタンク８が接続している。As shown in FIG. 2, the pump 4 is provided with a seal portion 6 such as a mechanical seal between an internal pump chamber and an outer space 5, and a conductive pipe 7 is provided in the outer space 5 through the seal pipe 6. The dripping tank 8 is connected.
【００１１】液だれタンク８の内部には、タンク内部の
溶剤が所定量に達したとき作動するフロートスイット９
が設けられ、そのフロートスイッチ９が、ドライクリー
ニング機の運転を制御する制御器１０に接続されている
（図１参照）。Inside the drip tank 8 is a float switch 9 which is activated when the amount of solvent in the tank reaches a predetermined amount.
Is provided, and its float switch 9 is connected to a controller 10 that controls the operation of the dry cleaning machine (see FIG. 1).
【００１２】また、通路３におけるポンプ４の出入口の
近傍には、それぞれ通路３を開閉するバルブ１１、１２
が設けられ、その各バルブ１１、１２の動作が上記制御
器１０により制御されるようになっている。Further, valves 11 and 12 for opening and closing the passage 3 are provided near the inlet and outlet of the pump 4 in the passage 3.
Is provided, and the operation of each of the valves 11 and 12 is controlled by the controller 10.
【００１３】上記のような構造で成る実施例の装置にお
いては、ポンプ４のシール部６から溶剤の漏れが発生す
ると、その漏れた溶剤が導通パイプ７を通って液だれタ
ンク８に流れ込み、貯留される。In the apparatus of the embodiment having the above-mentioned structure, when the solvent leaks from the seal portion 6 of the pump 4, the leaked solvent flows into the dripping tank 8 through the conducting pipe 7 and is stored. To be done.
【００１４】液だれタンク８に所定量の溶剤が貯まり、
フロートスイッチ９がそれを検出すると、機械を制御し
ている制御器１０に信号を送り、制御器１０ではその信
号を受けて機械を停止すると共に、ポンプ４の出入口の
バルブ１１、１２を閉とし、通路３とポンプ４を遮断す
る。また、制御器１０は警報を発して作業者に異常を知
らせ、修理をうながすことになる。A predetermined amount of solvent is stored in the dripping tank 8,
When the float switch 9 detects it, it sends a signal to the controller 10 controlling the machine, and the controller 10 receives the signal to stop the machine and close the valves 11 and 12 at the inlet and outlet of the pump 4. , The passage 3 and the pump 4 are shut off. Further, the controller 10 gives an alarm to inform the operator of the abnormality, and prompts the repair.
【００１５】なお、上記の実施例では、溶剤の漏れ量を
検出するセンサにフロートスイッチを使用したが、光セ
ンサ等の他の方式のセンサを用いるようにしてもよい。Although the float switch is used as the sensor for detecting the leak amount of the solvent in the above-mentioned embodiment, another type of sensor such as an optical sensor may be used.
【００１６】[0016]
【効果】以上のように、この考案は、異常な溶剤の漏れ
があると自動的にそれを検出して溶剤の通路を遮断する
ので、ポンプから作業場内に溶剤が漏れる前に作業者は
異常を知ることができ、適切な処理をすることができ
る。したがって、作業環境の悪化を未然に防ぐと共に、
溶剤の損失を最小限に抑えることができる。[Effect] As described above, this invention automatically detects an abnormal solvent leak and shuts off the solvent passage, so that the operator can detect abnormalities before the solvent leaks from the pump into the workplace. Can be known and can take appropriate action. Therefore, while preventing the deterioration of the work environment,
The loss of solvent can be minimized.
【図１】実施例のドライクリーニング機のレイアウトを
示す図FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a layout of a dry cleaning machine according to an embodiment.
【図２】同上のポンプと液だれタンクの内部構造を示す
断面図FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing the internal structures of the pump and the dripping tank of the same.
１ 貯留タンク ２ 洗濯槽 ３ 通路 ４ ポンプ ５ 外側空間 ６ シール部 ７ 導通パイプ ８ 液だれタンク ９ フロートスイッチ １０ 制御器 １１、１２ バルブ 1 Storage Tank 2 Washing Tank 3 Passage 4 Pump 5 Outer Space 6 Seal Part 7 Conducting Pipe 8 Drip Tank 9 Float Switch 10 Controller 11, 12 Valve
Claims (2)
路に、溶剤の移動・循環を行なわせるポンプを設け、そ
のポンプに、ポンプからの溶剤漏れが所定量に達したと
き上記通路を遮断する検出遮断機構を設けたドライクリ
ーニング機の溶剤漏れ検出装置。1. A pump for moving and circulating a solvent is provided in a passage connecting a solvent storage tank and a washing tub, and the passage is shut off when the amount of solvent leakage from the pump reaches a predetermined amount. A solvent leak detection device for a dry cleaning machine equipped with a detection shutoff mechanism.
から漏れた溶剤を貯える液だめタンクと、その液だめタ
ンク内の溶剤が所定量に達したとき信号を発するセンサ
と、そのセンサの信号によりポンプの出入口を開閉する
バルブとから構成した請求項１に記載のドライクリーニ
ング機の溶剤漏れ検出装置。2. The detection / shutoff mechanism comprises a sump tank for storing the solvent leaked from the seal part of the pump, a sensor for issuing a signal when the solvent in the sump tank reaches a predetermined amount, and a signal for the sensor. The solvent leakage detection device for a dry cleaning machine according to claim 1, wherein the solvent leakage detection device comprises a valve for opening and closing the inlet and outlet of the pump.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP3871393U JPH0729991Y2 (en) | 1993-07-15 | 1993-07-15 | Solvent leak detection device for dry cleaning machine |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP3871393U JPH0729991Y2 (en) | 1993-07-15 | 1993-07-15 | Solvent leak detection device for dry cleaning machine |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| JPH079284U JPH079284U (en) | 1995-02-10 |
| JPH0729991Y2 true JPH0729991Y2 (en) | 1995-07-12 |
Family
ID=12532970
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP3871393U Expired - Lifetime JPH0729991Y2 (en) | 1993-07-15 | 1993-07-15 | Solvent leak detection device for dry cleaning machine |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| JP (1) | JPH0729991Y2 (en) |
Families Citing this family (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP7405658B2 (en) * | 2019-07-30 | 2023-12-26 | 東芝ライフスタイル株式会社 | clothing processing equipment |
-
1993
- 1993-07-15 JP JP3871393U patent/JPH0729991Y2/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| JPH079284U (en) | 1995-02-10 |
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| KR100413465B1 (en) | Washing method for washing machine | |
| EP1932965B1 (en) | Laundry machine and control method thereof | |
| JP2918528B2 (en) | Apparatus for inspecting welding condition of balancer for drum type washing machine | |
| JP3423212B2 (en) | Washing machine drainage device | |
| JPH0729991Y2 (en) | Solvent leak detection device for dry cleaning machine | |
| US20080006224A1 (en) | Steam generating device and washing machine having the same | |
| JP2007202638A (en) | Drum-type washing machine | |
| KR100280605B1 (en) | How to drain the washing water when the water supply valve of the drum washing machine is broken | |
| KR102583306B1 (en) | Apparatus for cleaning fluid container | |
| KR0126946Y1 (en) | Washing water reducing device of a drum washing machine | |
| JP2002320793A (en) | Automatic detergent dispenser | |
| KR940011553B1 (en) | Method of controlling steam pressure in tableware washing machine | |
| KR20040020711A (en) | A water level sensing apparatus of drum washing machine | |
| KR200157414Y1 (en) | The water level detecting apparatus of a washing machine | |
| KR0180488B1 (en) | A drain apparatus of a washing machine | |
| KR100505255B1 (en) | A water level sensing method of drum washer | |
| KR100574054B1 (en) | Apparatus for cleaning gearing valve | |
| JPH0569528A (en) | Control method and its device for water level of water tank of printing machine | |
| KR101263314B1 (en) | Device for exhausting form of drum washer | |
| KR0147092B1 (en) | Dish-washer | |
| KR100253264B1 (en) | Automatic drain equipment for process chemical of semiconductor wet station | |
| KR19980022381A (en) | Back Pressure Monitoring System for Spin Dryers for Semiconductor Manufacturing | |
| KR100437034B1 (en) | Drum washing machine | |
| KR100290230B1 (en) | Method for controlling over pressure of drum type washing machine | |
| KR101394513B1 (en) | Washing machine |