AIR BLOWING DEVICE AND AIR-CONDITIONED CLOTHING

Abstract

To provide an air blowing device that can promote the circulation of air in air-conditioned clothing. This air blowing device can be attached to air-conditioned clothing and comprises: an air blowing unit that can be disposed on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing; a power supply unit that is integrated with the air blowing unit and that can be disposed on the outer side of the air-conditioned clothing; and a fastening part that enables air blowing unit to be fastened to the air-conditioned clothing.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a U.S. national stage application of International Patent Application No. PCT/JP2021/040933 filed on Nov. 8, 2021, which is based on and claims the benefit of priority to Japanese Patent Application No. 2020-186511 filed on Nov. 9, 2020, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates to a technique for an air blowing device and air-conditioned clothing.

BACKGROUND

A fan device in which a battery is integrally incorporated into a fan unit including a motor has been conventionally provided in an air blowing device to be attachable to air-conditioned clothing (for example, Patent Literature 1).

PATENT LITERATURE

• [Patent Literature 1]

Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 3225641

In the fan device disclosed in Patent Literature 1, a battery is incorporated to be unevenly localized on a lower side in the neighborhood of a fan. Therefore, when the fan device is attached to air-conditioned clothing, the fan may tilt downward due to the weight of the battery.

When the fan tilts downward, air to be discharged from the fan device is intensively discharged downward in the air-conditioned clothing. Therefore, there is room for improvement in promoting the circulation of air in air-conditioned clothing.

SUMMARY

Therefore, in order to solve the conventional problem described above, an object of the present disclosure is to provide an air blowing device and air-conditioned clothing that can promote the circulation of air in the air-conditioned clothing.

In order to attain the above object, the present disclosure is an air blowing device that is attachable to air-conditioned clothing having an insertion hole, the air blowing device including: an air blowing unit that can be disposed on an inner side of the air-conditioned clothing; a power supply unit that is configured integrally with the air blowing unit and can be disposed on an outer side of the air-conditioned clothing; and a fastening part that enables the air blowing unit to be fastened to the air-conditioned clothing, wherein when attached to the air-conditioned clothing, the power supply unit is inserted through the insertion hole from an inner side of the air-conditioned clothing, and disposed on the outer side of the air-conditioned clothing, and the fastening part is configured to be capable of coming into contact with a peripheral edge of the insertion hole on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing.

According to the air blowing device of the present disclosure, it is possible to promote the circulation of air in the air-conditioned clothing.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of an air blowing device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the air blowing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the air blowing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a usage mode of the air blowing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of an air blowing device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the air blowing device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the air blowing device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the air blowing device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the air blowing device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of an air blowing device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the air blowing device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the air blowing device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the air blowing device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of air-conditioned clothing according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the air-conditioned clothing according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of an attachment mode of the air blowing device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of the attachment mode of the air blowing device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of the attachment mode of the air blowing device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of an air blowing device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of air-conditioned clothing according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of an air blowing device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the air blowing device according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of an air blowing device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the air blowing device according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the air blowing device according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of air-conditioned clothing according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As a result of intensive studies on air blowing devices and air-conditioned clothing, the present inventor has obtained the following knowledge.

An air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention may include an air blowing unit to be disposed on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing when the air blowing device is attached to the air-conditioned clothing, a power supply unit which is configured integrally with the air blowing unit and is to be disposed on the outer side of the air-conditioned clothing, and a fastening part that enables the air blowing unit to be fastened to the air-conditioned clothing.

With such a configuration, the weight of the power supply unit is applied to the outside of the air-conditioned clothing, so that a downward pulling force acts. Further, since the air blowing unit disposed on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing faces upward while a point at which the air blowing device is fastened in the air-conditioned clothing serves as a fulcrum, it is possible to restrain the air blowing unit from tilting downward.

In the air blowing device of one aspect of the present invention, the power supply unit may be disposed below the air blowing unit.

With such a configuration, the air-conditioned clothing is pulled outward due to the weight of the power supply unit, so that the air blowing unit can be satisfactorily restrained from tilting downward.

In the air blowing device of one aspect of the present invention, the power supply unit may be disposed to be unevenly localized below the air blowing unit.

With such a configuration, the air-conditioned clothing is pulled obliquely downward toward the outside of the air-conditioned clothing due to the weight of the power supply unit, so that the air blowing unit can be satisfactorily restrained from tilting downward.

In the air blowing device of one aspect of the present invention, the air blowing unit may further include a fan and a motor for rotating the fan, and the power supply unit may be freely detachably accommodated in the air blowing unit.

With such a configuration, the power supply unit is accommodated in the air blowing unit, so that it is possible to satisfactorily suppress wearing and connection failure of an electrically conductive cable. With such a configuration, when the air blowing device is attached to the air-conditioned clothing, the air blowing unit is disposed on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing and the power supply unit is disposed on the outer side of the air-conditioned clothing, so that the air blowing device is attachable to the air-conditioned clothing by inserting either the air blowing unit or the power supply unit through an insertion hole and integrating them.

In the air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention, the air blowing unit may be configured to be engageable with a main body part for accommodating the power supply unit.

With such a configuration, both the air blowing unit and the power supply unit are disposed in the main body part, so that it is possible to satisfactorily suppress wearing and connection failure of the electrically conductive cable.

In the air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention, the air blowing unit may be configured by a centrifugal fan.

Such a configuration makes it possible to diffuse air inside the air-conditioned clothing.

In the air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention, the air blowing unit may be configured by an axial fan.

Such configuration makes it possible to discharge air toward a wearer's body.

The air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention may include an air blowing unit for drawing in air from the outside of the air-conditioned clothing and discharging the air into the air-conditioned clothing, a power supply unit which is configured integrally with the air blowing unit and supplies power, and a fastening part for fastening the air blowing unit to the air-conditioned clothing, and the air blowing unit may be configured to be capable of discharging air obliquely upward.

Such a configuration enables air to flow upward in the air-conditioned clothing. With such a configuration, the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing can be efficiently cooled. Such a configuration enables air in the air-conditioned clothing to flow from the lower side to the upper side and discharge to the outside through a neckline and sleeves.

In the air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention, the air-conditioned clothing may have an insertion hole through which the air blowing unit can be inserted, the air blowing unit may be disposed on the outer side of the air-conditioned clothing through the insertion hole when attached to the air-conditioned clothing and further include a suction port for drawing in gas, and the fastening part may be disposed in the neighborhood of the suction port.

With such a configuration, when the air blowing unit is fastened to the air-conditioned clothing, air outside the air-conditioned clothing can be well drawn in from the suction port.

In the air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention, the fastening part may be configured as a suction port cover that blocks the suction port.

With such a configuration, by blocking the suction port cover, the air blowing unit can be fastened to the air-conditioned clothing, thus simplifying the attaching work.

In the air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention, the suction port cover may be fastened substantially parallel to the air-conditioned clothing in cross-sectional view.

Such a configuration simplifies attachment and detachment of the suction port cover.

In the air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention, the power supply unit may be configured to be insertable into the insertion hole, and the fastening part may be configured to be contactable with the peripheral edge of the insertion hole.

With such a configuration, when the power supply unit is inserted through the insertion hole and the fastening part comes into contact with the peripheral edge of the insertion hole, the air blowing device is fastened to the air-conditioned clothing, so that the attachment and detachment work of the air blowing device can be further simplified. Such a configuration makes it possible to attach and detach the air blowing device more efficiently.

In the air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention, the air blowing unit may be configured to be insertable into the insertion hole, and the fastening part may be configured to be contactable with the peripheral edge of the insertion hole.

With such a configuration, when the air blowing unit is inserted through the insertion hole and the fastening part comes into contact with the peripheral edge of the insertion hole, the air blowing device is fastened to the air-conditioned clothing. Such a configuration simplifies the attachment and detachment work of the air blowing device.

In the air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention, the power supply unit may be disposed in the neighborhood of the air blowing unit, and may be disposed to be unevenly localized on a side of the air blowing unit.

With such a configuration, the air blowing device tilts to one side in a left-and-right direction, and the air blowing unit can be restrained from tilting downward.

The air-conditioned clothing to which the air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention is attachable may include a cover part capable of concealing the power supply unit.

Such a configuration makes it possible to mitigate wind and rain, impacts and the like on the power supply unit.

The air-conditioned clothing to which the air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention is attachable may include a power supply supporting part which is disposed below the insertion hole and can support the power supply unit.

Such a configuration can support the power supply unit and restrain the air blowing unit from tilting downward.

In the air-conditioned clothing to which the air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention is attachable, the power supply supporting part may be provided with a slit through which the power supply unit can be inserted.

With such a configuration, the power supply unit which is once exposed to the outside of the air-conditioned clothing is inserted through the slit, and accommodated in the air-conditioned clothing. With such a configuration, the power supply unit is supported in contact with the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing, so that the air blowing device can be stably attached to the air-conditioned clothing. With such a configuration, the power supply unit is brought into contact with and pressed against the inner cloth of the air-conditioned clothing, so that the air blowing unit can be restrained from tilting downward.

In the air-conditioned clothing to which the air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention is attachable, the power supply supporting part may be configured in such a bag-like shape as to be capable of accommodating the power supply unit.

With such a configuration, the power supply unit can be accommodated inside the power supply supporting part. With such a configuration, the power supply unit can be stably held regardless of the motion of the wearer's body.

In the air-conditioned clothing to which the air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention is attachable, an insertion hole through which a part of the air blowing device can be inserted may be formed below an armhole.

Such a configuration enables air discharged from the air blowing device to flow to the front side of the wearer's body. With such a configuration, when the wearer sits down or lies down, it is possible to alleviate or avoid discomfort caused by the contact of the air blowing device with the wearer's body.

In the air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention, when the insertion hole of the air-conditioned clothing is formed below an armhole, the power supply unit may be disposed in the neighborhood of the outer periphery of the fan, and may be disposed so as to tilt forward when attached.

Such a configuration enables air to flow to the front side of the wearer's body.

In the air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention, the air blowing unit and the power supply unit may be configured integrally with each other, the power supply unit may be disposed adjacent to the air blowing unit, and the fastening part may be formed between the air blowing unit and the power supply unit.

Such a configuration makes it possible to satisfactorily fasten the air blowing device to the air-conditioned clothing while the power supply unit is exposed to the outside of the air-conditioned clothing and the air blowing unit is concealed inside the air-conditioned clothing.

In the air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention, the air blowing unit and the power supply unit may be configured integrally with each other, and the fastening part may be disposed on the outer side of the air-conditioned clothing. With such a configuration, the air blowing device can be fastened to the air-conditioned clothing while both the air blowing unit and the power supply unit are concealed on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing.

The air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention may further include a fan supporting part that engages with the air-conditioned clothing and supports the air blowing unit.

Such a configuration makes it possible to restrain the air blowing unit from tilting downward.

In the air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention, the fan supporting part may be configured to be engageable with the peripheral edge of an armhole formed in the air-conditioned clothing.

With such a configuration, the fan supporting part is well supported on a wearer's shoulder. Such a configuration makes it possible to satisfactorily restrain the air blowing unit from tilting downward.

In the air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention, the fan supporting part may be configured to suspend the front of the air blowing unit.

Such a configuration makes it possible to satisfactorily restrain the air blowing unit from tilting downward.

In the air-conditioned clothing to which the air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention can be attached, the fan supporting part may be configured to suspend the air blowing unit. “Suspend” involves “pull upward”.

Such a configuration makes it possible to restrain the air blowing unit from tilting downward when the air blowing device is attached.

In the air-conditioned clothing to which the air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention is attachable, the base end of the fan supporting part may be disposed in an armhole, and the other end portion may be engaged with the air blowing unit.

With such a configuration, the fan supporting part is supported on the wearer's shoulder, so that the air blowing unit can be satisfactorily suspended.

In the air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention, the air blowing unit may include an engaging part that is engageable with the fan supporting part.

With such a configuration, the fan supporting part is engaged with the air blowing unit, and enabled to support the air blowing unit.

In the air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention, the air blowing unit may include a housing for accommodating the fan and the motor, and may be configured such that energization is restricted in a state where the housing is partially opened.

With such a configuration, it is possible to avoid the fan from rotating in a state where the housing is opened, thereby enhancing safety.

In the air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention, the air blowing unit may be configured to be capable of changing an air discharging direction.

Such a configuration allows a user to discharge air in a desired direction. Such a configuration allows the user to discharge air toward a site for which cooling is desired.

In the air blowing device according to one aspect of the present invention, the air blowing unit may be pivotally supported to be turnable.

Such a configuration makes it possible to change an air discharging direction.

FIRST EMBODIMENT

A first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. The same reference numerals are given to the same components, and duplicative descriptions thereon will be omitted. Air-conditioned clothing in the present invention is clothing having an insertion hole through which an air blowing device in the present invention can be inserted, and examples thereof include work clothing, exercise clothing, medical clothing, and the like.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of an air blowing device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The air blowing device 1 according to the first embodiment is a device which can be attached to air-conditioned clothing 100 having an insertion hole 100a(100). The air blowing device 1 includes an air blowing unit 2 and a battery 3. In the present embodiment, a battery 3 is shown as an example of a power supply unit in the present invention.

In the first embodiment, the air-conditioned clothing 100 is provided with the insertion hole 100a(100) on the lower side of a region that is in contact with the wearer's back.

The air blowing unit 2 in the first embodiment is a component that can blow air by rotation of a fan 2b(2). The air blowing unit 2 includes the fan 2b(2) and a motor (not shown) for rotating the fan 2b(2).

The fan 2b(2) may be configured by an axial fan. With such a configuration, the wind generated by the rotation of the fan 2b(2) is discharged so as to hit the wearer's body. Therefore, it is possible to give a cool feeling to the wearer.

The fan 2b(2) may be configured by a centrifugal fan. Such a configuration makes it possible to diffuse air inside the air-conditioned clothing 100.

The battery 3 is a component capable of supplying electric power to the air blowing unit 2. A single battery 3 or a plurality of batteries 3 may be provided. The battery 3 may be accommodated in an integrated case together with the air blowing unit 2, or may be freely detachably engaged with the case. The battery 3 is configured by a rechargeable storage battery such as a lithium ion battery.

In the first embodiment, the battery 3 is configured integrally with the air blowing unit 2. The battery 3 may be configured to be freely detachably integrated with the air blowing unit 2. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the battery 3 is disposed below the air blowing unit 2. The battery 3 in the example shown in FIG. 1 is accommodated in the case which is formed integrally with a rear cover 6.

The battery 3 may be configured to be removable from the case. With such a configuration, the battery 3 can be removed from the air blowing device 1 and charged. Such a configuration makes it possible to replace the battery 3 according to the degree of wear of the battery 3.

An example in which the battery 3 in FIG. 1 is accommodated in the case formed integrally with the rear cover 6 is shown, but the battery 3 may be configured integrally with the air blowing unit 2 instead. Further, in the first embodiment, the air blowing device 1 does not have to include the rear cover 6.

The battery 3 is disposed on the outer side of the air-conditioned clothing 100. When the air blowing device 1 is attached to the air-conditioned clothing 100, the battery 3 is disposed on the outer side of the air-conditioned clothing 100. Such a configuration causes the weight of the battery 3 to be applied to the outside of the air-conditioned clothing 100, so that the air blowing unit 2 disposed on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing can be restrained from tilting downward. With such a configuration, the rotation axis of the air blowing unit 2 is tilted upward from the horizontal, so that the air blowing unit 2 can discharge air obliquely upward and circulate air in the air-conditioned clothing 100.

The battery 3 is disposed on the outer side of the outer edge of the air blowing unit 2 in front view. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the battery 3 is disposed to be unevenly localized below the air blowing unit 2. With such a configuration, the air-conditioned clothing 100 is pulled obliquely downward toward the outside due to the weight of the battery 3. Therefore, it is possible to satisfactorily restrain the air blowing unit 2 from tilting downward.

The battery 3 is configured to be insertable through the insertion hole 100a(100) formed in the air-conditioned clothing 100. With such a configuration, when the air blowing device 1 is attached to the air-conditioned clothing 100, the air blowing device 1 can be attached to the air-conditioned clothing 100 by inserting the battery 3 through the insertion hole 100a(100) from the inside of the air-conditioned clothing 100 to the outside thereof. Such a configuration improves the efficiency of the attaching work of the air blowing device 1.

In the first embodiment, the air blowing device 1 is provided with a fastening part 4. The fastening part 4 is a component for fastening the air blowing unit 2 to the air-conditioned clothing 100. The fastening part 4 is disposed behind the air blowing unit 2.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, the fastening part 4 is configured in a disc-like shape. The fastening part 4 is configured to be larger in diameter than the insertion hole 100a(100). The fastening part 4 is in contact with cloth at the peripheral edge of the insertion hole 100a(100) on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing 100. Such a configuration enables the air blowing unit 2 to be fastened to the air-conditioned clothing 100. Such a configuration makes it possible to restrain the air blowing device 1 from falling through the insertion hole 100a(100) to the outside of the air-conditioned clothing 100.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, a cable for relaying the air blowing unit 2 and the battery 3 may be disposed inside the rear cover 6 that is disposed on the back side of the air blowing unit 2. Such a configuration can satisfactorily restrain damage and disconnection of the cable.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the air blowing device 1 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a simplified example of a cross-sectional configuration of the air blowing device 1. The air blowing unit 2 includes a suction part 2a(2) on the back side.

In the example shown in FIG. 2, the suction part 2a(2) is formed to be opened on the back side of the rear cover 6. The fastening part 4 is disposed behind the air blowing unit 2. The fastening part 4 may be formed so as to extend outward continuously from the air blowing unit 2.

The fastening part 4 is configured so that it is impossible or difficult for the fastening part 4 to be inserted through the insertion hole 100a(100). As an example, the length of a longest portion of the fastening part 4 is set to be larger than the diameter of the insertion hole 100a(100). With such a configuration, the fastening part 4 does not pass through the insertion hole 100a(100), so that it is possible to restrain the air blowing device 1 from falling off the air-conditioned clothing 100.

In the example shown in FIG. 2, the battery 3 is disposed below the air blowing unit 2. The battery 3 is accommodated in the case that extends continuously from the rear cover 6. With such a configuration, it is possible to protect the battery 3 from water droplets and impacts. The battery 3 may be detachable from the case.

The battery 3 is configured to be insertable through the insertion hole 100a(100). When the air blowing device 1 is attached to the air-conditioned clothing 100, the battery 3 is inserted through the insertion hole 100a(100) from the inside of the air-conditioned clothing 100, and then the rear cover 6 is passed.

When the air blowing device 1 is attached to the air-conditioned clothing 100, the fastening part 4 comes into contact with the cloth at the peripheral edge of the insertion hole 100a(100). The cloth at the peripheral edge of the insertion hole 100a(100) comes into contact with the fastening part 4 on the inside, and comes into contact with the rear cover 6 on the outside. As a result, the air blowing device 1 is fastened to the air-conditioned clothing 100.

Alternatively, unlike this, the rear cover 6 may be configured to be freely detachably engaged with the fastening part 4. In this case, the fastening part 4 is approached to the insertion hole 100a(100) from the inside of the air-conditioned clothing 100, and the rear cover 6 is approached to the insertion hole 100a(100) from the outside of the air-conditioned clothing 100. The fastening part 4 and the rear cover 6 are engaged with each other to interpose the cloth at the peripheral edge of the insertion hole 100a(100) therebetween, whereby the air blowing device 1 is attached to the air-conditioned clothing 100. Such a configuration improves the efficiency of the attaching work of the air blowing device 1.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the air blowing device 1 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a rear-side perspective view of the air blowing device 1. The air blowing unit 2 includes the suction part 2a(2). The suction part 2a(2) is a component for drawing in gas.

When the fan 2b(2) rotates, the inside of the air blowing unit 2 has negative pressure, and gas is drawn in from the suction part 2a(2). The suction part 2a(2) is formed on the back side of the air blowing unit 2. In the first embodiment, when the air blowing device 1 is attached to the air-conditioned clothing 100, the suction part 2a(2) is disposed on the outer side of the air-conditioned clothing 100. Such a configuration makes it possible to satisfactorily draw in air outside the air-conditioned clothing 100 and discharge the air into the air-conditioned clothing 100.

The suction part 2a(2) may be formed in the rear cover 6. As an example, the rear cover 6 may be formed on the back side of the air blowing unit 2, and the suction part 2a(2) may be formed in the rear cover 6. With such a configuration, the rear cover 6 comes into contact with the cloth at the peripheral edge of the insertion hole 100a(100), and in a state where the air blowing device 1 is difficult to fall off the air-conditioned clothing 100, gas is drawn in from the suction part 2a(2) and discharged into the air-conditioned clothing 100.

The rear cover 6 may be formed continuously on the back side of the air blowing unit 2. The rear cover 6 may be freely detachably engaged with the air blowing unit 2.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a usage mode of the air blowing device 1 according to the first embodiment. When the air blowing device 1 is attached to the air-conditioned clothing 100, the air blowing unit 2 is disposed on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing 100 and the battery 3 is disposed on the outer side of the air-conditioned clothing 100. With such a configuration, the weight of the battery 3 exerts downward depressing force on the outer side of the air-conditioned clothing 100. Therefore, the air blowing unit 2 disposed on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing 100 faces upward with the lower end of the insertion hole 100a(100) serving as a fulcrum. As a result, air is discharged upward inside the air-conditioned clothing 100, so that circulation of the air in the air-conditioned clothing 100 can be promoted.

In the example shown in FIG. 4, the fastening part 4 comes into contact with the cloth at the peripheral edge of the insertion hole 100a(100) inside the air-conditioned clothing 100. Such a configuration makes it possible to restrain the air blowing unit 2 from falling to the outside of the air-conditioned clothing 100 through the insertion hole 100a(100).

The battery 3 is configured to be insertable through the insertion hole 100a(100). When the air blowing device 1 is attached, the battery 3 is inserted through the insertion hole 100a(100) from the inside of the air-conditioned clothing 100, and the battery 3 is advanced until the fastening part 4 comes into contact with the cloth at the peripheral edge of the insertion hole 100a(100).

In the first embodiment, the battery 3 is disposed so as to protrude from the rear cover 6 in a direction to the air blowing unit 2. The air blowing device 1 is configured to have a C-shape in side view. With such a configuration, the air blowing device 1 is attached to the air-conditioned clothing 100 so that the cloth below the insertion hole 100a(100) is rolled into a recess portion. Such a configuration makes it possible to satisfactorily restrain the air blowing device 1 from falling off the air-conditioned clothing 100.

Unlike the example shown in FIG. 4, the air blowing device 1 does not have to have the rear cover 6. The battery 3 may be freely detachably engaged with the air blowing unit 2, and may be disposed on the outer side of the air-conditioned clothing 100. With such a configuration, the weight of the battery 3 exerts downward depressing force from the outside of the air-conditioned clothing 100, so that the air blowing unit 2 faces upward with the lower end of the insertion hole 100a(100) serving as a fulcrum.

SECOND EMBODIMENT

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, an air blowing device 1 includes a battery 3 which is configured in a tabular shape. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of the air blowing device 1 according to the second embodiment.

In the example shown in FIG. 5, the air blowing device 1 includes a battery 3 configured in a tabular shape. The battery 3 is configured by a well-known storage battery such as a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Such a configuration can reduce the size of the air blowing device 1 in the thickness direction thereof.

The battery 3 may be configured to be thin and tabular. Such a configuration makes it possible to restrain the size of the air blowing device 1 from becoming bulky in the thickness direction of the air blowing device 1, and it is possible to smoothly perform a work in areas with narrow widths.

The battery 3 is disposed below the air blowing unit 2. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the battery 3 is disposed below the suction part 2a(2). With such a configuration, the weight of the battery 3 enables the suction part 2a(2) to be satisfactorily depressed downward. As a result, the rotating axis t1 of a fan 2b(2) disposed on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing 100 across the insertion hole 100a(100) tilts upward in an airflow direction.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the air blowing device 1 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 6 shows an example of a simplified configuration of the air blowing device 1 in side cross-sectional view. The battery 3 is disposed behind the rear cover 6. With such a configuration, downward depressing force acts on the air-conditioned clothing 100 from the outside of the air-conditioned clothing 100. This enables the air blowing unit 2 disposed on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing 100 to tilt upward.

In the example shown in FIG. 6, the battery 3 engages with the rear cover 6. The battery 3 may freely detachably engage with the rear cover 6. An electrically conductive cable for connecting the battery 3 and the motor may be accommodated in the rear cover 6. With such a configuration, it is possible to satisfactorily suppress wearing and disconnection of the electrically conductive cable.

When the air blowing device 1 is attached to the air-conditioned clothing 100, the battery 3 is inserted through the insertion hole 100a(100) from the inside of the air-conditioned clothing 100, and subsequently the rear cover 6 is passed through the insertion hole 100a(100) and advanced until it is stopped by the fastening part 4.

The fastening part 4 comes into contact with the cloth at the peripheral edge of the insertion hole 100a(100). This makes it possible to prevent the air blowing device 1 from passing through the insertion hole 100a(100) and falling off the air-conditioned clothing 100.

In the example shown in FIG. 6, the cloth at the lower end of the insertion hole 100a(100) supports the air blowing device 1 between the fastening part 4 and the rear cover 6. The battery 3 is disposed on the outer side of the air-conditioned clothing 100, and depresses the air-conditioned clothing 100 downward due to its own weight. As a result, the air blowing unit 2 disposed on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing 100 tilts upward with the lower end of the insertion hole 100a(100) serving as a fulcrum.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the air blowing device 1 according to the second embodiment, which is different from the example shown in FIG. 6. In FIG. 7, the air blowing unit 2 is configured to be insertable through the insertion hole 100a(100).

In the example shown in FIG. 7, the fastening part 4 is configured to be insertable through the insertion hole 100a(100). The rear cover 6 is disposed on the back side of the fastening part 4. The rear cover 6 is configured to be capable of coming into contact with the peripheral edge of the insertion hole 100a(100).

A recess in side view may be formed between the fastening part 4 and the rear cover 6. The cloth of the insertion hole 100a(100) is held in this recess, so that the air blowing device 1 is attached to the air-conditioned clothing 100.

In the example shown in FIG. 7, the battery 3 is disposed below the rear cover 6. The battery 3 may be freely detachably engaged with the rear cover 6.

Unlike the example shown in FIG. 7, the battery 3 may be disposed on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing 100. As an example, the battery 3 may be freely detachably engaged with the fastening part 4 or may be configured integrally with the fastening part 4.

When the battery 3 is engaged with the fastening part 4 or configured integrally with the fastening part 4, the battery 3 is configured to be insertable through the insertion hole 100a(100) together with the fastening part 4.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the air blowing device 1 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 8 shows an example of the air blowing device 1 when it is different from the examples shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. The battery 3 is configured in a tabular shape.

The battery 3 is disposed in front of the rear cover 6. With such a configuration, when the air blowing device 1 is attached to the air-conditioned clothing 100, it is possible to prevent the battery 3 from being exposed to the rear side beyond the rear cover 6. With such a configuration, it is possible to protect the battery 3 from water drops, dust, impact and the like when the air blowing device 1 is attached to the air-conditioned clothing 100.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the air blowing device 1 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 9 shows an example of a simplified cross-sectional configuration of the air blowing device 1 in side view. In the example shown in FIG. 9(a), the battery 3 configured in a tabular shape is disposed in front of the rear cover 6. Such a configuration makes it possible to restrain the battery 3 from protruding forward. With such a configuration, when the air blowing device 1 is attached to the air-conditioned clothing 100, it is possible to alleviate discomfort caused by the battery 3 coming into contact with the wearer's body. The battery 3 may be freely detachably engaged with the rear cover 6, or may be configured integrally with the rear cover 6.

Unlike the example shown in FIG. 9(a), the air blowing device 1 does not have to include the rear cover 6. The battery 3 may be freely detachably engaged with the air blowing unit 2. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the size of the air blowing device 1 in the vertical direction.

In the example shown in FIG. 9(b), the battery 3 is engaged with the lower portion of the suction part 2a(2). With such a configuration, downward pulling force acts on the outer side of the air-conditioned clothing 100.

The battery 3 may be disposed in front of the suction part 2a(2) in cross-sectional view. With such a configuration, the cloth at the peripheral edge of the lower end of the insertion hole 100a(100) is interposed between the battery 3 and the fastening part 4 to enable the air blowing device 1 to be satisfactorily fastened.

Unlike the example shown in FIG. 9, the battery 3 may be disposed below the rear cover 6. The battery 3 may be freely detachably engaged with the rear cover 6, or may be configured integrally with the rear cover 6.

THIRD EMBODIMENT

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In an air blowing device 1 according to the third embodiment, an air blowing unit 2 is configured to be capable of discharging air obliquely upward.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of the air blowing device 1 according to the third embodiment. The air blowing unit 2 is configured to be tilted upward. With such a configuration, the air blowing device 1 can discharge air obliquely upward in the air-conditioned clothing 100. Such a configuration makes it possible to cause the air inside the air-conditioned clothing 100 to flow upward from the lower side, and promote to discharge the air to the outside through a neckline and sleeves.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a side cross-sectional view of the configuration of the air blowing device 1 according to the third embodiment. The air blowing unit 2 includes a fan 2b(2). The rotation axis t1 of the fan 2b(2) is formed to tilt upward in the airflow direction. Such a configuration enables the air blowing unit 2 to discharge air upward.

The air blowing unit 2 includes a housing 2c(2) for accommodating the fan 2b(2). In the example shown in FIG. 11, the housing 2c(2) for accommodating the fan 2b(2) is disposed to be tilted backward. With such a configuration, the rotation axis t1 of the fan 2b(2) tilts upward in the airflow direction.

The air blowing unit 2 may include a base part 2d(2) on the back side of the housing 2c(2). The base part 2d(2) is a component for tilting the housing 2c(2). In the example shown in FIG. 11, the base part 2d(2) is configured in a tubular shape, and the front side thereof inclines. The front side of the base part 2d(2) tilts upward and is in contact with the housing 2c(2). The base part 2d(2) may be freely detachably in contact with the housing 2c(2).

Unlike the example shown in FIG. 11, the air blowing unit 2 does not have to include the base part 2d(2). The housing 2c(2) may be configured such that the rotation axis t1 of the fan 2b(2) tilts upward in the airflow direction. Alternatively, the base part 2d(2) may be formed integrally with the housing 2c(2).

In the example shown in FIG. 11, the suction part 2a(2) is formed without tilting with respect to the rear cover 6. When the suction part 2a(2) is attached to the air-conditioned clothing 100, the suction part 2a(2) is in contact with the air-conditioned clothing 100 without tilting.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the air blowing device 1 according to the third embodiment. FIG. 12 shows an example of a mode in which the air blowing device 1 is attached to the air-conditioned clothing 100.

The fastening part 4 comes into contact with the cloth at the peripheral edge of the insertion hole 100a(100) to fasten the air blowing device 1 to the air-conditioned clothing 100. In a state where fastened to the air-conditioned clothing 100, the suction part 2a(2) is disposed without tilting with respect to the air-conditioned clothing 100. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the size of the air blowing unit 2 in the vertical direction.

Unlike the example shown in FIG. 12, the suction part 2a(2) may be formed to be tilted according to the tilt of the rotation axis t1. With such a configuration, an air flow path from the suction part 2a(2) to the fan 2b(2) is formed in a straight line, so that air resistance can be suppressed.

When the air blowing device 1 is attached to the air-conditioned clothing 100, the battery 3 is disposed on the outer side of the air-conditioned clothing 100. The battery 3 in the example shown in FIG. 12 is disposed behind the rear cover 6. With such a configuration, the weight of the battery 3 exerts downward force on the outer side of the air-conditioned clothing 100 with the lower end of the insertion hole 100a(100) serving as a fulcrum, and the air blowing unit 2 can be satisfactorily tilted upward inside the air-conditioned clothing 100.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the air blowing device 1 according to the third embodiment. In FIG. 13, the battery 3 is disposed in front of the fastening part 4.

Alternatively, the battery 3 may be freely detachably engaged with the base part 2d(2), or may be configured integrally with the base part 2d(2). Since the battery 3 is disposed on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing 100, the battery 3 can be protected from water droplets, dust, and impact.

A recess in side view may be formed between the fastening part 4 and the rear cover 6. Since the cloth at the peripheral edge of the insertion hole 100a(100) is held in this recess, it is possible to prevent the air blowing device 1 from passing through the insertion hole 100a(100) and falling off the air-conditioned clothing 100.

The rear cover 6 may be configured so that the air blowing unit 2 can be fastened to the air-conditioned clothing 100. In the example shown in FIG. 13, the rear cover 6 is in contact with the cloth at the peripheral edge of the insertion hole 100a(100). With such a configuration, it is possible to restrain the air blowing device 1 from falling off the air-conditioned clothing 100 due to passage of the rear cover 6 through the insertion hole 100a(100).

FOURTH EMBODIMENT

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the fourth embodiment of the present invention, air-conditioned clothing 100 includes a battery supporting part 100b(100) capable of supporting the battery 3.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of air-conditioned clothing 100 according to the fourth embodiment. The air-conditioned clothing 100 has one or more insertion holes 100a(100) at positions corresponding to the wearer's back. In the example shown in FIG. 14, the air-conditioned clothing 100 has two insertion holes 100a(100).

The air-conditioned clothing 100 includes a battery supporting part 100b(100) below an insertion hole 100a(100). The battery supporting part 100b(100) supports a battery 3 which is disposed on the outer side of the air-conditioned clothing 100 when the air blowing device 1 is attached to the air-conditioned clothing 100.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of the battery supporting part 100b(100) of the air-conditioned clothing 100 according to the fourth embodiment. The battery supporting part 100b(100) of FIG. 15(a) is configured to include a slit. The battery supporting part 100b(100) may be formed by cutting the cloth of the air-conditioned clothing 100. With such a configuration, it is possible to protect the battery 3 from water droplets, dust, shocks, and the like by inserting the battery 3 into the slit-like cut and accommodating the battery 3 on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing 100.

When the air blowing device 1 is attached to the air-conditioned clothing 100, the wearer inserts the battery 3 through the insertion hole 100a(100) from the inside of the air-conditioned clothing 100, and inserts the battery 3 through the battery supporting part 100b(100) formed on the outer surface of the air-conditioned clothing 100.

Such a configuration makes it possible to easily support the battery 3 by the battery supporting part 100b(100). With such a configuration, the battery 3 is supported in contact with the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing 100, so that the air blowing device 1 can be stably attached to the air-conditioned clothing 100. With such a configuration, the battery 3 is pressed inwardly in contact with the cloth on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing 100, so that the air blowing unit 2 can be restrained from tilting downward.

In the example shown in FIG. 15(b), the battery supporting part 100b(100) is configured in a bag-like shape. The battery supporting part 100b(100) may be formed in a pocket-like shape which opens to the outside of the air-conditioned clothing 100. Such a configuration makes it possible to support the weight of the battery 3 satisfactorily. With such a configuration, the battery can be stably supported regardless of the motion of the wearer's body.

The battery supporting part 100b(100) may be configured such that the peripheral edge of the pocket is configured to be freely detachable by a fastener or the like.

Unlike the example shown in FIG. 15, the battery supporting part 100b(100) may be configured below the insertion hole 100a(100) in such a strip shape that the battery 3 is insertable therethrough. The battery supporting part 100b(100) may support the battery 3 by inserting the battery 3 between a belt and the cloth of the air-conditioned clothing 100.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of an attachment mode of the air blowing device 1 according to the fourth embodiment. When the air blowing device 1 is attached to the air-conditioned clothing 100, the air blowing unit 2 and the fastening part 4 are disposed on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing 100. The fastening part 4 is in contact with the cloth at the peripheral edge of the insertion hole 100a(100).

The battery 3 and the rear cover 6 are inserted through the insertion holes 100a(100) and disposed on the outer side of the air-conditioned clothing 100. The battery 3 is supported by the battery supporting part 100b(100).

In the example shown in FIG. 16, the battery 3 is inserted through the insertion hole 100a(100), and once comes out of the air-conditioned clothing 100. Then, the battery 3 is inserted through the battery supporting part 100b(100) including a slit, and is disposed on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing 100 again.

With such a configuration, the battery 3 is hidden inside the air-conditioned clothing 100, and can be protected from water droplets, dust, and impacts.

FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the attachment mode of the air blowing device 1 according to the fourth embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 17, the battery supporting part 100b(100) includes a slit.

The battery 3 is inserted through the battery supporting part 100b(100), and disposed on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing 100. With such a configuration, the battery 3 is supported in contact with the cloth on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing 100, so that the air blowing device 1 can be stably attached to the air-conditioned clothing 100. With such a configuration, the battery 3 comes into contact with the cloth on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing 100 and pressed inward. Therefore, the air blowing unit 2 tilts upward with the lower end of the insertion hole 100a(100) serving as a fulcrum. As a result, the air blowing unit 2 can discharge air obliquely upward.

FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the attachment mode of the air blowing device 1 according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 18 illustrates the battery supporting part 100b(100) which is configured in a bag-like shape. The battery 3 is accommodated in the bag through an opening of the battery supporting part 100b(100). With such a configuration, the battery 3 is stably supported regardless of the motion of the wearer's body.

The fastening part 4 comes into contact with the cloth at the peripheral edge of the insertion hole 100a(100). The air blowing unit 2 is disposed on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing 100. Since the battery 3 is disposed on the outer side of the air-conditioned clothing 100, the air blowing unit 2 tilts upward with the lower end of the insertion hole 100a(100) serving as a fulcrum.

When the battery 3 is accommodated in the battery supporting part 100b(100), the battery 3 is pressed inward by the cloth constituting the battery supporting part 100b(100). Therefore, it is possible to satisfactorily tilt the air blowing unit 2 upward with the lower end of the insertion hole 100a(100) serving as a fulcrum.

FIFTH EMBODIMENT

Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the fifth embodiment, air-conditioned clothing 100 includes a fan supporting part 100c(100) for supporting an air blowing unit 2.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of the air-conditioned clothing 100 according to the fifth embodiment. The fan supporting part 100c(100) is a component for supporting the air blowing unit 2. The fan supporting part 100c(100) has a base end on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing 100, and supports the air blowing unit 2. Such a configuration makes it possible to restrain the rotation axis of the air blowing unit 2 from tilting downward.

The air blowing device 1 illustrated in FIG. 19 includes a battery 3 to be disposed on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing 100 when the air blowing device 1 is attached to the air-conditioned clothing 100. The battery 3 is configured integrally with the air blowing unit 2. The battery 3 may be freely detachably configured integrally with the air blowing unit 2. With such a configuration, the battery 3 is not exposed to the outside when the battery 3 is attached to the air-conditioned clothing 100, so that the battery 3 can be protected from water droplets, dust, and impact.

The battery 3 may be accommodated in a case which is formed continuously from the rear cover 6. The rear cover 6 may be configured as a flange to be formed at the peripheral edge of the suction part 2a(2). As an example, the rear cover 6 may be configured in a flange-like shape on the outer periphery of the suction part 2a(2). The fastening part 4 may be configured as a suction port cover for blocking the opening of the suction part 2a(2). With such a configuration, the suction part 2a(2) is blocked by the fastening part 4 so as to allow ventilation, so that wearer's fingers can be prevented from accidentally contacting the fan 2b(2).

In the example shown in FIG. 19, the air blowing device 1 is fastened by interposing the cloth at the peripheral edge of the insertion hole 100a(100) by the rear cover 6 and the fastening part 4. With such a configuration, when the air blowing device 1 is attached to the air-conditioned clothing 100, the air blowing device 1 is caused to be on standby inside the air-conditioned clothing 100, and then the suction part 2a(2) is blocked from the outside by the fastening part 4, whereby the air blowing device 1 is allowed to be attached. Therefore, the attaching work can be simplified.

The air blowing unit 2 may include an engaging part 2e(2) that is engageable with the fan supporting part 100c(100). In the example shown in FIG. 19, the engaging part 2e(2) is disposed at an upper portion of the air blowing unit 2. When the engaging part 2e(2) engages with the fan supporting part 100c(100), the air blowing unit 2 is pulled upward and supported by the fan supporting part 100c(100). Such a configuration makes it possible to restrain the air blowing unit 2 from tilting downward.

The engaging part 2e(2) may be disposed at the upper portion on the front side of the air blowing unit 2. With such a configuration, the front portion of the air blowing unit 2 is pulled upward, so that it is possible to satisfactorily restrain the front portion of the fan 2b(2) from tilting downward.

The engaging part 2e(2) may be disposed at a lower portion of the air blowing unit 2. The fan supporting part 100c(100) engages with the engaging part 2e(2) to support the lower portion of the air blowing unit 2.

The fan supporting part 100c(100) may be configured so as to be capable of suspending the air blowing unit 2. The fan supporting part 100c(100) may engage with the air blowing unit 2 from above to suspend the air blowing unit 2. Such a configuration makes it possible to restrain the air blowing unit 2 from tilting downward.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of air-conditioned clothing 100 according to the fifth embodiment. One end of the fan supporting part 100c(100) may be engaged with the peripheral edge of an armhole 100d(100). With such a configuration, the fan supporting part 100c(100) is well supported by a wearer's shoulder. With such a configuration, the fan supporting part 100c(100) can satisfactorily support the air blowing unit 2, and can restrain the rotation axis of the fan 2b(2) from tilting downward.

In the example shown in FIG. 20, the fan supporting part 100c(100) has a base end at the peripheral edge of the armhole 100d(100). With such a configuration, the fan supporting part 100c(100) is satisfactorily supported by the wearer's shoulder, so that the base end of the fan supporting part 100c(100) can be prevented from descending due to the weight of the air blowing unit 2.

The fan supporting part 100c(100) has the base end at the peripheral edge of the armhole 100d(100), which makes it possible to suspend the air blowing unit 2. As a result, it is possible to satisfactorily restrain the rotation axis t1 of the fan 2b(2) from tilting downward in the airflow direction.

SIXTH EMBODIMENT

Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the sixth embodiment, an air blowing unit 2 includes a fan 2b(2) whose rotation axis t1 tilts upward.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of an air blowing device 1 according to the sixth embodiment. The air blowing device 1 includes an air blowing unit 2 having a housing 2c(2) for accommodating a fan 2b(2), a battery 3 for supplying electric power to a motor (not shown), and a fastening part 4 that can be fastened to air-conditioned clothing 100.

As shown in the example of FIG. 21(a), the air blowing unit 2 and the battery 3 may be accommodated in one case. The battery 3 may be configured to be freely detachable from the case. The housing 2c(2) is configured to tilt backward with respect to the case.

Since the housing 2c(2) is configured to tilt backward, the rotation axis t1 of the fan 2b(2) tilts upward in the airflow direction. With such a configuration, the air blowing device 1 can discharge air upward inside the air-conditioned clothing 100.

The fastening part 4 is disposed on the outer side of the air-conditioned clothing 100, and fastens the air blowing device 1. The fastening part 4 may be configured as a suction port cover that blocks a suction part 2a(2) so as to allow ventilation. A motor may be configured to be energized from a battery 3 in a state where the fastening part 4 blocks the suction part 2a(2). With such a configuration, it is possible to avoid wearer's fingers from accidentally contacting the rotating fan 2b(2) in a state where the suction part 2a(2) is opened.

In the example shown in FIG. 21(b), the battery 3 is disposed in the neighborhood of the fastening part 4. With such a configuration, it is possible to restrain the weight of the battery 3 from being applied to the front of the air blowing device 1.

The battery 3 may be disposed rearward in the thickness direction of the air blowing device 1. Such a configuration makes it possible to restrain the cloth at the peripheral edge of an insertion hole 100a(100) from being pulled forward, so that it is possible to restrain the rotation axis t1 of the fan 2b(2) from tilting downward.

FIG. 21 shows an example in which the battery 3 is disposed below the housing 2c(2), but the battery 3 may be disposed at the peripheral edge of the housing 2c(2). The battery 3 may be disposed on the outer side of the outer periphery of the housing 2c(2) when viewed in the direction of the rotation axis t1. With such a configuration, it is possible to avoid the battery 3 from obstructing the air flow path.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the air blowing device 1 according to the sixth embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 22, the size of the fastening part 4 when seen from the front side is set to be larger than the diameter of the insertion hole 100a(100). Such a configuration makes it difficult for the fastening part 4 to pass through the insertion hole 100a(100).

As an example, the fastening part 4 may be configured in a disc-like shape. The fastening part 4 may have a recess on a side surface thereof. With such a configuration, the cloth at the peripheral edge of the insertion hole 100a(100) is supported by the recess. Note that the fastening part 4 may be configured to allow ventilation.

The diameters of the front surface side and back surface side of the fastening part 4 may be set to be larger than the diameter of the insertion hole 100a(100). Such a configuration makes it possible to restrain the air blowing device 1 from falling off the air-conditioned clothing 100.

The fastening part 4 may be configured such that the back surface side thereof is freely detachable. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 22, a disc plate behind the recess may be configured freely detachably. With such a configuration, it is possible to attach the air blowing device 1 to the air-conditioned clothing 100 by engaging two disc plates constituting the fastening part 4 with each other with the insertion hole 100a(100) being interposed therebetween.

Alternatively, the fastening part 4 may be configured to be insertable through the insertion hole 100a(100). As an example, in the example shown in FIG. 22, the rear disc plate of the fastening part 4 may be inserted through the insertion hole 100a(100), and the cloth at the peripheral edge of the insertion hole 100a(100) may be supported by the recess. Such a configuration simplifies the attaching work of the air blowing device 1.

In FIG. 22, the diameter of the front disc plate in the fastening part 4 may be set to be larger than the diameter of the rear disc plate. With such a configuration, when the rear disc plate is inserted through the insertion hole 100a(100), the cloth at the peripheral edge of the insertion hole 100a(100) comes into contact with the front disc plate. As a result, the cloth of the insertion hole 100a(100) is supported by the recess formed in the fastening part 4, and it is possible to satisfactorily restrain the air blowing device 1 from falling off the air-conditioned clothing 100.

SEVENTH EMBODIMENT

Next, a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described. In an air blowing device 1 according to the seventh embodiment, an air blowing unit 2 is configured to be capable of changing an air discharge direction.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of an air blowing device 1 according to the seventh embodiment. In the seventh embodiment, an air blowing unit 2 may include a direction adjusting part 2f(2) capable of changing the direction of the rotation axis of a fan 2b(2). Such a configuration allows a wearer to discharge air in a desired direction. Such a configuration allows the wearer to discharge air to a portion of the body which is desired to be cooled.

In the example shown in FIG. 23, the air blowing unit 2 includes a direction adjusting part 2f(2) on the outer side of the housing 2c(2) in front view. The direction adjusting part 2f(2) is a component for changing the direction of the fan 2b(2).

As an example, the direction adjusting part 2f(2) is disposed on the outer side of the housing 2c(2), and pivotally supports the housing 2c(2) so that the housing 2c(2) is turnable. The housing 2c(2) is turnable about an axis which is formed when it is pivotally supported. Therefore, the fan 2b(2) accommodated in the housing 2c(2) is also turned about this axis, whereby it is possible to change the air discharge direction.

As in the example shown in FIG. 23, when the direction adjusting part 2f(2) pivotally supports the housing 2c(2) so as to be capable of turning the housing 2c(2) in a vertical direction and a horizontal direction, the housing 2c(2) is turnable in an up-and-down direction and in a left-and-right direction.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the air blowing device 1 according to the seventh embodiment. FIG. 24(a) shows an example of a side cross-sectional view of the air blowing device 1. The fan 2b(2) is accommodated in the housing 2c(2). The fan 2b(2) is disposed substantially in parallel to the fastening part 4. When the fastening part 4 is fastened to the air-conditioned clothing 100, the rotation axis t1 is formed substantially perpendicularly to the fastening part 4.

The housing 2c(2) is pivotally supported by the direction adjusting part 2f(2) disposed on the outer side of the housing 2c(2) so as to be turnable. With such a configuration, the housing 2c(2) is turnable with a pivotally supported portion as an axis.

The battery 3 may be disposed on a side of the housing 2c(2) or may be disposed below the housing 2c(2). When the air blowing device 1 is attached to the air-conditioned clothing 100, the battery 3 may be disposed on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing 100, or unlike this, the battery 3 may be disposed on the outer side of the air-conditioned clothing 100. The battery 3 may be configured integrally with the air blowing unit 2, or unlike this, the battery 3 may be configured separately from the air blowing unit 2 and connected by an electrically conductive cable.

FIG. 24(b) is a diagram showing an example of a direction adjusting part 2f(2) different from the example shown in FIG. 24(a). The housing 2c(2) may be slidably engaged with the direction adjusting part 2f(2). With such a configuration, the housing 2c(2) can adjust the direction of the rotation axis t1 of the fan 2b(2) by sliding along a sliding direction.

In the example shown in FIG. 24(b), the direction adjusting part 2f(2) may further include a sliding groove 2g(2) that allows the housing 2c(2) to slide. The sliding groove 2g(2) is formed in a groove-like shape so that the housing 2c(2) can slide therealong. With such a configuration, the housing 2c(2) can adjust the direction of the rotation axis t1 of the fan 2b(2) by sliding the direction adjusting part 2f(2).

The direction adjusting part 2f(2) may be configured to be curved outward. The housing 2c(2) may have a convex side that comes into contact with the sliding groove 2g(2). The convex side is slidable in the sliding groove 2g(2). With such a configuration, the housing 2c(2) can adjust the angle of the rotation axis t1 with respect to the horizontal direction in the up-and-down direction or the left-and-right direction.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the air blowing device 1 according to the seventh embodiment. In the air blowing device 1 shown in FIG. 25(a), the battery 3 is disposed behind the fastening part 4. When the air blowing device 1 is attached to the air-conditioned clothing 100, the battery 3 is disposed on the outer side of the air-conditioned clothing 100.

The direction adjusting part 2f(2) is configured in a tubular shape along the outer periphery of the housing 2c(2). The direction adjusting part 2f(2) pivotally supports the housing 2c(2). According to such a configuration, by turning the housing 2c(2) about a site where the housing 2c(2) is pivotally supported, it is possible to change the direction of the rotation axis t1 of the fan 2b(2) and change the air discharge direction.

As shown in the example of FIG. 25(b), the direction adjusting part 2f(2) may be configured in a tubular shape that covers the outer periphery of the housing 2c(2). The direction adjusting part 2f(2) may pivotally support the housing 2c(2). Alternatively, the direction adjusting part 2f(2) may be configured such that the housing 2c(2) can slide.

The fastening part 4 is disposed on the back side of the direction adjusting part 2f(2). The fastening part 4 comes into contact with the cloth at the peripheral edge of the insertion hole 100a(100), and fastens the air blowing device 1 to the air-conditioned clothing 100. The battery 3 is disposed behind the fastening part 4. When attaching the air blowing device 1, the battery 3 is disposed on the outer side of the air-conditioned clothing 100.

In the example shown in FIG. 25(b), the battery 3 is disposed on the outer side of the air-conditioned clothing 100, whereby it is possible to restrain the air blowing unit 2 disposed on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing 100 from tilting downward. Further, the housing 2c(2) for accommodating the fan 2b(2) is configured so that the orientation thereof is changeable, so that the air discharge direction can be adjusted to a desired direction.

The direction adjusting part 2f(2) may have a shape that enables the orientation of the housing 2c(2) to change. As shown in FIG. 25(b), a surface of the direction adjusting part 2f(2) which faces the housing 2c(2) is configured to have a shape which allows the change of the orientation of the housing 2c(2).

As an example, the direction adjusting part 2f(2) may be configured such that the inner diameter thereof gradually expands toward the tip thereof. With such a configuration, it is possible to relax restriction on a movable range of the housing 2c(2) when the housing 2c(2) changes its orientation.

EIGHTH EMBODIMENT

Next, an eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the air-conditioned clothing 100 of the eighth embodiment, an insertion hole 100a(100) is formed below an armhole 100d(100).

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of air-conditioned clothing 100 according to the eighth embodiment. An insertion hole 100a(100) is formed below an armhole 100d(100). With such a configuration, it is possible to cause air discharged from the air blowing device 1 to flow to the front side of the wearer's body.

The insertion hole 100a(100) may be formed below a sleeve portion. With such a configuration, air discharged from the air blowing device 1 flows upward from the lower side of the side surface of the wearer, thereby promoting the circulation of the air on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing 100. With such a configuration, when the wearer sits down or lies down, it is possible to alleviate or avoid discomfort caused by the air blowing device 1 coming into contact with the wearer's body.

In the example shown in FIG. 26, the air blowing device 1 may include a battery 3 on a side of the air blowing unit 2 in front view. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the size in the vertical direction of the air blowing device 1.

The battery 3 may be disposed on the side of the air blowing unit 2 in front view and in front of the wearer's body. With such a configuration, the weight of the battery 3 causes the air blowing device 1 to tilt toward the front side of the wearer's body, thereby making it possible to discharge air toward the front side of the wearer's body, which allows air to flow to the front of the wearer's body and the bottom of the neck.

MODIFICATION

The examples to which the present invention is applied has been described in the first to eighth embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the cases of the above-described embodiments, and can be applied to various modifications.

In the above-described embodiments, the case where the air blowing device 1 is inserted through the insertion hole 100a(100) from the inside of the air-conditioned clothing 100 and the battery 3 is disposed on the outer side of the air-conditioned clothing 100 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this mode, and the air blowing unit 2 may be inserted through the insertion hole 100a(100) from the outside of the air-conditioned clothing 100, and attached.

In the above-described embodiments, the case where the battery supporting part 100b(100) is disposed below the insertion hole 100a(100) has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this mode, and the battery supporting part 100b(100) may be disposed near the outer periphery of the insertion hole 100a(100), such as on the side or above the insertion hole 100a(100).

Claims

1. An air blowing device that is attachable to air-conditioned clothing having an insertion hole, comprising:

an air blowing unit that can be disposed on an inner side of the air-conditioned clothing;

a power supply unit that is configured integrally with the air blowing unit and can be disposed on an outer side of the air-conditioned clothing; and

a fastening part that enables the air blowing unit to be fastened to the air-conditioned clothing,

wherein when attached to the air-conditioned clothing, the power supply unit is inserted through the insertion hole from an inner side of the air-conditioned clothing, and disposed on the outer side the air-conditioned clothing, and the fastening part is configured to be capable of coming into contact with a peripheral edge of the insertion hole on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing.

2. An air blowing device that is attachable to air-conditioned clothing having an insertion hole, comprising:

an air blowing unit that can be disposed on an inner side of the air-conditioned clothing;

a power supply unit that is configured integrally with the air blowing unit and can be disposed on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing; and

a first fastening part that enables the air blowing unit to be fastened to the air-conditioned clothing, and can come into contact with a peripheral edge of the insertion hole from an outer side of the air-conditioned clothing; and

a recess portion that is disposed on a downstream side of the first fastening part in a gas flow direction and can hold cloth at a peripheral edge of the insertion hole,

wherein the recess portion comes into contact with cloth at a lower end of the insertion hole when attached to the air-conditioned clothing, and a size in a width direction is set to be larger than a thickness of the cloth.

3. An air blowing device that is attachable to air-conditioned clothing having an insertion hole, comprising:

an air blowing unit having an axial fan that draws in air from an outer side of the air-conditioned clothing and discharges the air to an inner side of the air-conditioned clothing;

a power supply unit that is configured integrally with the air blowing unit and can supply electric power; and

a fastening part that fastens the air blowing unit to the air-conditioned clothing,

wherein the fastening part further comprises a suction port cover that is disposed on an outer side of the air-conditioned clothing and blocks a suction port for drawing in air outside the air-conditioned clothing, the suction port cover is disposed to be substantially flush with the insertion hole, and the air blowing unit is configured so that a rotation axis of the axial fan tilts upward with respect to a direction perpendicular to a back surface of the suction port cover.

4. (canceled)

5. The air blowing device according to claim 1, wherein the power supply unit is configured to be freely attachable to and detachable from the air blowing unit.

6. (canceled)

7. (canceled)

8. Air-conditioned clothing to which an air blowing device is attachable, comprising:

an insertion hole through which the air blowing device is insertable; and

a power supply supporting part capable of supporting a power supply unit provided in the air blowing device,

wherein the air blowing device comprises:

an air blowing unit that can be disposed on an inner side of the air-conditioned clothing;

the power supply unit that is configured integrally with the air blowing unit, and can be disposed on an outer side of the air-conditioned clothing; and

a fastening part that enables the air blowing unit to be fastened to the air-conditioned clothing,

wherein when attached to the air-conditioned clothing, the power supply unit is inserted through the insertion hole from an inner side of the air-conditioned clothing, and disposed on an outer side of the air-conditioned clothing, and

wherein the fastening part is capable of coming into contact with a peripheral edge of the insertion hole inside the air-conditioned clothing.

9. Air-conditioned clothing to which an air blowing device is attachable, comprising:

an insertion hole through which the air blowing device is insertable; and

a power supply supporting part capable of supporting a power supply unit provided in the air blowing device,

wherein the air blowing device comprises:

an air blowing unit that can be disposed on an inner side of the air-conditioned clothing;

the power supply unit that is configured integrally with the air blowing unit, and can be disposed on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing; and

a first fastening part that enables the air blowing unit to be fastened to the air-conditioned clothing, and can come into contact with a peripheral edge of the insertion hole from an outer side of the air-conditioned clothing; and

a recess portion that is disposed on a downstream side of the first fastening part in a gas flow direction and can hold cloth at a peripheral edge of the insertion hole,

wherein the recess portion comes into contact with cloth at a lower end of the insertion hole when attached to the air-conditioned clothing, and a size in a width direction is set to be larger than a thickness of the cloth.

10. The air-conditioned clothing according to claim 1, wherein the power supply supporting part has a slit around the insertion hole.

11. The air-conditioned clothing according to claim 1, wherein the power supply supporting part is configured in a bag-like shape around the insertion hole.

12. An air blowing device that is attachable to air-conditioned clothing having an insertion hole, comprising:

an air blowing unit having a fan that can be disposed on an inner side of the air-conditioned clothing;

a power supply unit that is configured integrally with the air blowing unit and can be disposed on the inner side of the air-conditioned clothing;

a first fastening part that enables the air blowing unit to be fastened to the air-conditioned clothing, and can come into contact with a peripheral edge of the insertion hole from an outer side of the air-conditioned clothing; and

a recess portion that is disposed on a downstream side of the first fastening part in a gas flow direction,

wherein when attached to the air-conditioned clothing, cloth at a peripheral edge of the insertion hole is accommodated in the recess portion disposed in advance, and then the air blowing device is attached.

13. The air blowing device according to claim 1, further comprising a second fastening part that is joined to the air blowing unit and disposed on a downstream side of the first fastening part in the gas flow direction, wherein the recess portion is formed between the first fastening part and the second fastening part, and the first fastening part is configured to be insertable through the insertion hole in a state where a part of the cloth at the peripheral edge of the insertion hole is accommodated in the recess portion.