JPS62236522A - Bumper device of electric cleaner - Google Patents

Abstract

(57)【要約】本公報は電子出願前の出願データであるた
め要約のデータは記録されません。(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】 産業上の利用分野 本発明は掃除機本体等の外周に配設したバンパー装置に
関するものである。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a bumper device disposed on the outer periphery of a vacuum cleaner body or the like.

従来の技術 従来、この種の電気掃除機等の本体の外周に配設したバ
ンパーは実開昭５７−１５８４４７号公報に示すような
構成が一般的であった。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Conventionally, a bumper disposed around the outer periphery of a main body of a vacuum cleaner or the like of this type has generally had a structure as shown in Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 57-158447.

以下、その構成について図面に基づき説明する。The configuration will be explained below based on the drawings.

第５図において、１は電気掃除機等の本体で、本体下２
と本体上（図示せず）及びダスト蓋３で構成され、その
外周結合部には家具等への傷付き防止のため軟質塩化ビ
ニル等の軟質材料で形成されたバンパー４が配設されて
いる。In Figure 5, 1 is the main body of a vacuum cleaner, etc., and 2 below the main body.
It consists of a main body (not shown) and a dust lid 3, and a bumper 4 made of a soft material such as soft vinyl chloride is provided at the outer peripheral joint to prevent scratches on furniture, etc. .

前記バンパー４は本体１の外周より突出している。一般
的に同突出部は一定の巾を有し、また、本体下２の上端
部をはさむように取付けられ、本体上（図示せず）及び
ダスト蓋３で押えて固着している。The bumper 4 protrudes from the outer periphery of the main body 1. Generally, the protrusion has a certain width, is attached to sandwich the upper end of the lower main body 2, and is fixed by being pressed on the main body (not shown) and the dust lid 3.

また、前記バンパー４は本体１の全周に配置されており
、外観の見映えも必要なため、成形加工で形成し、ヒケ
や変形を生じさせないように一定の硬さを有し、厚肉部
が生じないようにしている。The bumper 4 is arranged around the entire circumference of the main body 1 and needs to look good, so it is formed by molding, has a certain hardness to prevent sink marks and deformation, and has a thick wall. This prevents the occurrence of any problems.

発明が解決しようとする問題点 このような従来の電気掃除機等のバンパー４は本体１の
外周に一定の巾を有して突出させて配設しているが、前
記バンパー４は一定の硬さを有し、ま庭、薄いため緩衝
性がなく、家具や柱等への傷付きは確実に防止できてい
なかった。Problems to be Solved by the Invention The bumper 4 of such conventional vacuum cleaners, etc. is disposed protruding from the outer periphery of the main body 1 with a certain width, but the bumper 4 has a certain hardness. Because it was thin and had no cushioning properties, it was not possible to reliably prevent damage to furniture, pillars, etc.

なお、緩衝性を良くするだめ、バンパー４の硬すを軟く
したり、厚くする方法も考えられるが、前述のように成
形加工性が悪くなるとともに、組立性も悪くなり、また
、外観にもヒケや変形が生じて見苦しくなるなどの問題
があった。In order to improve the cushioning properties, it is possible to make the hardness of the bumper 4 softer or thicker, but as mentioned above, the moldability and assemblability will be poor, and the appearance will also be affected. There were problems such as sink marks and deformation, making it unsightly.

本発明はこのような従来の問題点を解消したもので、す
ぐれた緩衝機能を発揮するバンパーを提供するものであ
る。The present invention solves these conventional problems and provides a bumper that exhibits an excellent buffering function.

問題点を解決するだめの手段 本発明は上記問題点を解決するため、本体の外周に突出
させて軟質材料で形成したバンパーを配設し、前記バン
パーはその断面を略コ状に形成して内部に空間部を設け
、前記空間部の一内壁より断面路Ｙ状で、先端に凹部を
形成した突出体を複数個形設し、前記突出体の先端部を
本体の外壁に接触させるように構成したものである。Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a bumper made of a soft material and protruding from the outer periphery of the main body, and the bumper has a substantially U-shaped cross section. A space is provided inside, and a plurality of protrusions having a Y-shaped cross section and a concave portion at the tips are formed from one inner wall of the space, and the tips of the protrusions are brought into contact with the outer wall of the main body. It is composed of

作用 本発明は上記した構成により、バンパーを略コ状にして
薄肉で成形加工しやすくシ、内部の空間部に配設した突
出体を本体の外壁に接触させてバンパーの突出部がへこ
むことを防止し、また、断面路Ｙ状の突出体と先端の凹
部の両方で弾性をもたせ、バンパーとしての緩衝性を発
揮させるとともに、外観性も良いものとなるものである
。Effect of the Invention With the above configuration, the present invention makes the bumper approximately U-shaped, has a thin wall and is easy to mold, and prevents the protruding part of the bumper from being depressed when the protruding body disposed in the internal space comes into contact with the outer wall of the main body. In addition, both the protrusion having a Y-shaped cross section and the concave portion at the tip have elasticity, exhibiting cushioning properties as a bumper, and having a good appearance.

さらに、前記突出体の凹部は吸盤としても作用し、バン
パーが本体外壁からめくれたり、ずれたりすることも防
止するものである。Furthermore, the recessed portion of the protruding body also acts as a suction cup to prevent the bumper from turning over or shifting from the outer wall of the main body.

実施例 以下、本発明の実施例について図面を８照しながら説明
する。EXAMPLES Hereinafter, examples of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

第１図から第４図において、１ｏは電気掃除機の本体で
、前記本体１ｏは前側に集塵袋１１を着脱自在に内蔵す
る集塵室１２を、後側に電動送風機１３とコード巻取装
置（図示せず）等を内蔵する本体室１４をそれぞれ形成
した下本体１５と、本体室１４を覆う上本体１６、集塵
室１２を覆うダスト蓋１７とで構成され、上記ダスト蓋
１７は尾錠１８にて係止している。In Figures 1 to 4, 1o is the main body of the vacuum cleaner, and the main body 1o has a dust collection chamber 12 with a removably built-in dust collection bag 11 on the front side, and an electric blower 13 and a cord winder on the rear side. It is composed of a lower body 15 each forming a body chamber 14 containing a device (not shown), etc., an upper body 16 that covers the body chamber 14, and a dust lid 17 that covers the dust collection chamber 12. It is locked with a buckle 18.

１９は前記本体１ｏの前部に配設した把手で、本体１ｏ
の持ち運びに使用される。Reference numeral 19 denotes a handle disposed on the front part of the main body 1o;
used for carrying.

２Ｑは集塵室１２の前部に配置され、下本体１５に固着
されたフロントカバーでホース２１を接続する吸込口２
２を有している。2Q is a suction port 2 arranged at the front of the dust collection chamber 12 and connected to a hose 21 with a front cover fixed to the lower body 15;
It has 2.

２３．２４は下本体１６の下部に配設した移動用の前輪
と後輪である。Reference numerals 23 and 24 denote front wheels and rear wheels for movement disposed at the bottom of the lower body 16.

２５は軟質塩化ビニル等の軟質材料で形成されたバンパ
ーで、本体１ｏより突出するとともに、はぼその全周に
配設され、本体１ｏが家具等に当って傷付けるのを防止
するものである。Reference numeral 25 denotes a bumper made of a soft material such as soft vinyl chloride, which protrudes from the main body 1o and is disposed around the entire circumference of the main body 1o to prevent the main body 1o from hitting and damaging furniture or the like.

前記バンパー２５は下本体１６の上端部をはさみ込むよ
うに形成されており、上本体１６及びダスト蓋１７を装
着することで固着されている。The bumper 25 is formed to sandwich the upper end of the lower body 16, and is fixed by attaching the upper body 16 and the dust cover 17.

そして本体１０の外側に突出させたバンパー２５はその
断面を略コ状で成彩加工上支障が生じないようにほぼ均
一で比較的薄肉に形成し、内部に空間部２６を設けてい
る。The bumper 25 protruding to the outside of the main body 10 has a substantially U-shaped cross section and is formed to be substantially uniform and relatively thin so as not to interfere with the coloring process, and has a space 26 inside.

前記空間部２６の立壁の内側に本体１０側に突出する・
祈面略Ｙ状で、先端に凹部２８を形成した突出体２７を
複数個配設し、前記突出体２７の先端部を本体１ｏの外
壁に接触させている。Projecting toward the main body 10 inside the vertical wall of the space 26,
A plurality of protrusions 27 each having a Y-shape and having a recess 28 formed at the tip thereof are disposed, and the tips of the protrusions 27 are brought into contact with the outer wall of the main body 1o.

従って、緩衝性は材料の軟質にプラスしてバンパー２５
に一体で形成した軟質の突出体２７及びその先端のＹ状
部で効果を発揮している。Therefore, the cushioning properties are determined by the softness of the material and the bumper 25.
The effect is exerted by the soft protrusion 27 integrally formed with the Y-shaped portion at the tip thereof.

また、突出体２７先端のＹ状凹部２８は吸盤としても作
用し、外側に突出させたバンパー２６を本体１ｏに固着
し、下部がめくれ上るのを防止している。Further, the Y-shaped recess 28 at the tip of the protruding body 27 also acts as a suction cup, fixing the bumper 26 protruding outward to the main body 1o, and preventing the lower part from rolling up.

なお、前記バンパー２５の空間部２６や突出体２７は成
型金型においてアンダーカットになるが、バンパー２５
の材料が軟質塩化ビニル等の軟質であシ、無理抜きによ
り金型離型できるものである。Note that the space 26 and protrusion 27 of the bumper 25 are undercuts in the molding die, but the bumper 25
The material is soft, such as soft vinyl chloride, and can be released from the mold by forced punching.

この方法は軟質材料の成型加工では一般的に採用されて
おシ、特殊な工法ではなく、金型製作や成型加工面で支
障が生じることはないものである。This method is generally adopted in the molding process of soft materials, is not a special method, and does not cause any problems in mold manufacturing or molding process.

また、前述のように、バンパー２５は成型加工上支障の
ないようにするとともに、空間部２６は突出体２７で支
え、ヒケ、変形等が生じることはなく、外観性が良いも
のである。Further, as described above, the bumper 25 is designed so that there is no problem in the molding process, and the space 26 is supported by the protruding body 27, so that sink marks, deformation, etc. do not occur, and the appearance is good.

発明の効果 以上述べたように本発明によれば、掃除機本体等から突
出する軟質材料のバンパーを断面路コ状に形成し、内部
に空間部を設け、この空間部の立壁の内側に、本体側に
突出して接触する断面路Ｙ状の突出体を形成しており、
バンパーには厚肉や肉厚変化がなく、外観上、ヒケや成
型加工不良が少なく、主意性が向上する。Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, a bumper made of a soft material protruding from a vacuum cleaner body, etc. is formed to have a circular cross section, a space is provided inside, and inside the vertical wall of this space, It forms a protrusion with a Y-shaped cross section that protrudes and contacts the main body side,
The bumper does not have thick walls or changes in wall thickness, and the appearance has fewer sink marks and molding defects, improving the sense of ownership.

また、空間部は突出体で支えておシ、へこみや変形が生
じることもない。Furthermore, since the space is supported by the protruding body, no dents or deformations occur.

また、バンパーとしての緩衝性については、空間部とと
もにＹ状の突出体で効果を発揮させ、立壁は薄肉でその
立壁を径の小さい突出体で支持し、さらに先端のＹ状で
も弾性的に支持するため、緩衝性は一段と向上し、家具
等を傷付けることがなくなる。In addition, in terms of cushioning properties as a bumper, the Y-shaped protrusions as well as the space are effective, and the vertical wall is thin and supported by a small-diameter protrusion, and the Y-shaped tip also provides elastic support. Therefore, the cushioning properties are further improved and furniture etc. are not damaged.

さらに、前記Ｙ状の凹部は吸盤としての効果も期待でき
、バンパーがめくれ上ったり、位置ずれすることも防止
できるものである。Furthermore, the Y-shaped recess can also be expected to act as a suction cup, and can prevent the bumper from being rolled up or displaced.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief explanation of drawings]

第１図は本発明の一実施例を示すバンパー取付部の要部
断面図、第２図は同電気掃除機の外観を示す斜視図、第
３図は同電気掃除機の側断面図、第４図は同正断面図、
第５図は従来例における電気掃除機の断面図である。 １０・・・・・・本体、２６・・・・・・バンパー、２
６・・・・・・空間部、２７・・・・・・突出体、２８
・・・・・・凹部。 代理人の氏名　弁理士　中　尾　敏　男　ほか１名第１
図 第２図 （に 第４図 第５図　　　　　　　　ＪFig. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of a bumper mounting part showing an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the vacuum cleaner, and Fig. 3 is a side sectional view of the vacuum cleaner. Figure 4 is a front sectional view of the same.
FIG. 5 is a sectional view of a conventional vacuum cleaner. 10...Body, 26...Bumper, 2
6...Space part, 27...Protrusion body, 28
・・・・・・Concavity. Name of agent: Patent attorney Toshio Nakao and 1 other person 1st
Figure 2 (Figure 4 Figure 5 J

Claims (1)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 掃除機本体等の外周に軟質材料で形成したバンパーを外
方へ突出させて配設し、前記バンパーはその断面を略コ
状に形成して内部に空間部を設け、前記空間部の一内壁
より断面略Ｙ状で、先端に凹部を形成した突出体を複数
個形設し、前記突出体の先端部を本体の外壁に接触させ
た電気掃除機等のバンパー装置。A bumper made of a soft material is disposed on the outer periphery of a vacuum cleaner body or the like so as to protrude outward, and the bumper has a substantially U-shaped cross section to provide a space inside, and one inner wall of the space. A bumper device for a vacuum cleaner or the like, in which a plurality of protrusions each having a generally Y-shaped cross section and a concave portion formed at the tip are formed, and the tips of the protrusions are brought into contact with the outer wall of the main body.