JP2000060761A - Portable private part washer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To simplify and make compact a structure without using a pump or a piston, and make wash water safely and easily discharged. SOLUTION: The portable private part washer has a main part comprising a washer main body 2 having a tank part 1 for storing wash water L, a jet nozzle 10 communicating with the tank part 1 of the washer main body 2 to discharge the wash water L, an opening and closing valve 5 provided in the communicating part of the jet nozzle 10 and the tank part 1 to open or close the communicating passage 4 of the wash water L, a switch 7 for operating the opening and closing valve 5, a cover body 18 for closing a wash water supply port 16 opened to the tank part 1 and a foaming chamber 20 communicating with the tank part 1 and the wash water supply port 16 and separated from the tank part 1 through a gas/liquid separation film 19 through which only gas passes. Gas foamed due to the foaming operation of a water soluble foaming agent F housed in the foaming chamber 20 is supplied to the tank part 1 from the gas/liquid separation film 19 and the wash water L stored in the tank part 1 is discharged from the jet nozzle 10 by employing the pressure thereof.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable local washer, and more particularly to a portable local washer for washing local areas such as the hips.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a washing machine of this type, a washing machine main body having a spray nozzle for discharging washing water has a built-in pump driven by a motor powered by a dry battery for discharging the washing water. Are known (JP-A-9-84).
715, JP-A-9-289957, etc.). When not in use (when carrying), this washer covers the washer body with a water storage container or tank that stores the washing water (hereinafter referred to as a container, etc.). By connecting or pulling out the container etc. from the main body of the cleaning device and storing the cleaning water in the container etc., the cleaning water in the container etc. can be sprayed from the spray nozzle for cleaning by driving the pump. it can.

Further, as another portable cleaning device, a cleaning water discharge port is provided in a storage space provided in the main body of the cleaning device instead of the pump, and a piston is provided at a position facing the discharge port, and a spring is provided. There is known a structure in which the cleaning water stored in the storage space is jetted from the jet nozzle by pressing the piston with an elastic force such as the one described in JP-A-7-289469.

[0004]

However, the former, that is, the structure having the pump built-in, has a problem that the noise is severe because the pump is driven by the motor at the time of use. In addition, since it is necessary to connect the container and the like to the main body of the cleaning device at the time of use and store the cleaning water in the container and the like, it takes a lot of time to prepare, and there is a problem that the usability is poor especially in a small toilet. . Further, since this type of cleaning device has a motor and a pump built-in, it is heavy in weight and may not be usable when the dry battery is exhausted.

On the other hand, in the latter, that is, the one provided with the piston, since there is no need to use a pump, there is no fear of being unusable due to noise or running out of the battery. Since a spring and a locking member for accumulating and exerting the elastic force of the spring are incorporated, the structure becomes complicated, and the spring deteriorates due to repeated use, and the initial pressing force cannot be obtained. There is a problem that various cleaning cannot be performed. In addition, even with this structure, there is a problem in that preparation is time-consuming because the piston has to be retracted against the elastic force of the spring to store the wash water in the storage space during use. . In order to solve this problem, it is conceivable to retract the piston in advance and store the wash water in the storage space, but in this case, the entire stroke of the piston becomes longer,
There is a problem that it is inconvenient to carry.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has a simple structure without using a pump, a piston or the like, is small in size, and discharges (injects) cleaning water safely and easily. A local cleaning device is provided.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, the portable local cleaning device of the present invention is constructed as follows.

1) According to the first aspect of the invention, a washing machine main body having a tank section for storing washing water, an injection nozzle communicating with the tank section of the washing machine body and discharging the washing water, and the above injection An opening / closing valve that opens and closes a communication path for washing water interposed in a communication portion between the nozzle and the tank portion, an operating member that operates the opening / closing valve, and a washing water supply port that opens in the tank portion of the cleaner body. A lid that closes the cleaning water supply port, a foaming chamber that communicates with the tank part and the cleaning water supply port, and is partitioned between the tank part and a gas-liquid separation membrane that passes only gas. A gas foamed by the foaming action of the water-soluble foaming agent contained in the foaming chamber is supplied from the gas-liquid separation membrane into the tank portion, and the pressure is used to store the gas in the tank portion. Discharge cleaning water from the jet nozzle Unishi was characterized by.

In the invention described in claim 1, the foaming agent may be in the form of powder or particles as long as it is a water-soluble foaming agent, but preferably the foaming agent is made solid and the lid is covered. It is better to be formed so that it can be held by the body (claim 2). In this case, the foaming agent is preferably a material that dissolves in the wash water and does not adversely affect the skin. As the solid foaming agent, for example, sodium hydrogen carbonate (NaHC
It is possible to use a foaming agent obtained by mixing fumaric acid (C4H4O4) as a neutralizing agent in O3) and sodium carbonate (Na2CO3), or potassium hydrogen tartrate (KHC4H6O6). It is also possible to use those foaming agents containing a fragrance or the like. Further, it is preferable to additionally provide a protective porous plate member on the gas-liquid separation membrane (claim 3). More preferably, it is better to interpose a sponge-like member impregnated with cleaning water between the foaming agent and the gas-liquid separation membrane (claim 4).

With this structure, the washing water can be carried while being stored in the tank portion of the main body of the cleaner, and the water-soluble foaming agent is stored in the foaming chamber in the tank portion in this state. The foaming agent melts in the cleaning water and simultaneously foams, and only the foamed gas passes through the gas-liquid separation membrane to apply pressure to the tank, and the cleaning water can be discharged (sprayed) from the spray nozzle. Therefore, noise can be reduced, and the cleaning water can be easily (and safely) discharged (jetted).

2) The invention according to claim 5 is the portable local cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein the injection nozzle is formed by a plurality of pipe members which are telescopically expandable and contractable via a seal member. At the same time, the contracted injection nozzle is formed so that it can be stored in a storage portion formed in the tank portion of the cleaner body.

In this case, the on-off valve provided in the communication passage that connects the tank portion and the injection nozzle is always closed due to the urging of the elastic force, and the elastic force is applied to the elastic force by operating the operating member. However, it is preferable that the on-off valve is formed to be openable. It is also possible to provide a filter for removing impurities in the washing water in the communication passage. In this case, the filter is preferably removable.

With this structure, the injection nozzle can be housed in the housing formed in the tank of the main body of the cleaner, so that the size can be reduced and the device can be conveniently carried.

3) The invention according to claim 8 is the portable local cleaning device according to claims 1 and 5, wherein a valve mechanism for opening and closing the nozzle hole of the injection nozzle, and the valve mechanism are operated, and the nozzle is also operated. A cap member for closing the hole is provided, and the cap member is detachably attached to the cleaner body.

With this structure, the nozzle hole of the injection nozzle together with the valve mechanism can be doubly closed in the state in which the cap member is engaged with the main body of the cleaning device, so that the cleaning can be performed carelessly during carrying. It is possible to prevent water from being discharged. Further, by releasing the engagement between the cap member and the main body of the cleaning device, and applying the pressure due to the foaming action of the foaming agent to the inside of the tank while the nozzle hole is closed only by the valve mechanism,
The jet nozzle can be automatically extended, and by operating the valve mechanism to open the nozzle hole, the wash water can be discharged (jetted) from the nozzle hole to a predetermined location.

4) According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the portable local cleaning device according to the first and fifth aspects, a cap member for closing the nozzle hole of the injection nozzle slides on the injection nozzle via a seal member. The cap member is removably and removably attached, and the cap member is detachably attached to the cleaner body.

With this structure, the nozzle hole of the injection nozzle can be closed while the cap member is engaged with the main body of the cleaning device, so that the cleaning water is accidentally discharged while being carried. Can be prevented. Further, the injection nozzle is automatically extended by releasing the engagement between the cap member and the main body of the cleaning device, and applying the pressure due to the foaming action of the foaming agent to the tank portion while the nozzle hole is closed by the cap member. When the cap member opens the nozzle hole of the spray nozzle, the cleaning water can be discharged (sprayed) from the nozzle hole to a predetermined location.

[0018]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic sectional view of a portable local washer of the present invention in a used state, FIG. 2 is a sectional view in a non-used state, FIG. 3 is a plan view of a main part of FIG. 2, and FIG. 4 is a right side of FIG. It is a side view.

The portable local cleaner is a cleaner main body (hereinafter referred to as a main body) 2 having a tank portion 1 for storing the cleaning water L, and a telescope-like body from one end of the main body 2 in communication with the tank portion 1. An injection nozzle 10 projecting in a stretchable manner,
An open / close valve 5 that opens and closes a bottomed cylindrical storage part 3 (hereinafter referred to as a cylindrical storage part) that stores the contracted injection nozzle 10 and a communication passage 4 that connects the tank part 1 and the injection nozzle 10.
And an operating member for opening and closing the on-off valve 5, for example, a switch 7
It is mainly composed of and.

In this case, the main body 2 is formed of a synthetic resin member having a substantially circular cross section with one end open, and the other end opposite to the opening side is opened in the tank portion 1 of the main body 2. A cleaning water supply port 16 is provided, and a lid 18 is detachably attached to the cleaning water supply port 16 via a packing 17. In addition, the wash water supply port 1 in the tank unit 1
In the vicinity of 6, there is provided a bubbling chamber 20 which communicates with the tank portion 1 and the wash water supply port 16 and is separated from the tank portion 1 through a gas-liquid separation membrane 19 through which only gas passes. There is.

As shown in FIG. 5, the bubbling chamber 20 has a substantially cylindrical chamber body 20a which extends into the tank portion 1 and is connected to the cleaning water supply port 16, and a tip side of the chamber body 20a, that is, a tank. The main part is composed of the gas-liquid separation membrane 19 mounted inside the part 1. In this case, the tank portion 1 and the bubbling chamber 20 are arranged in the circumferential direction on the wash water supply port 16 side of the chamber body 20a.
A plurality of, for example, four communication ports 21 that communicate with and are formed. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the gas-liquid separation membrane 19 is provided with an opening 2 provided at the tip inside the tank portion 1 of the chamber body 20a.
0b of the stepped portion 20c is provided with a protective porous plate member such as a net 22 made of a material having water resistance and corrosion resistance, for example, stainless steel or plastic, and
It is mounted via a packing 24 between a retaining ring 23 and a retaining ring 23 that is screwed to an internal thread portion formed on the inner peripheral surface of the chamber body 20a. Further, inside the holding ring 23, a sponge-like member 25 which is impregnated with the cleaning water L, that is, which absorbs and holds the cleaning water is stored. In this case, punching metal may be used instead of the net 22.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the lid 18 is provided with a pressurizing means for discharging cleaning water, for example, a storage recess 18a for storing a water-soluble solid foaming agent F described later, and the cleaning water. The storage recess 18a is provided with an outwardly facing flange portion 18b that is screwed to an internal thread portion engraved in the supply port 16.
The cleaning water supply port 16 and the bubbling chamber 20 are airtightly mounted via packings 17 fitted at two locations on the outer peripheral side. A plurality of projections 18c for holding the foaming agent F in the shape of a circular block are provided at appropriate intervals on the inner peripheral surface of the storage recess 18a on the opening side.

The solid foaming agent F is stored and held in the storage recess 18a of the lid 18 having the above-described structure,
When is attached to the cleaning water supply port 16, the foaming agent F is filled in the foaming chamber 20 and comes into contact with the cleaning water L impregnated (holding water absorption) in the sponge-like member 25 to melt and foam at the same time. Only the gas generated by the bubbling can pass through the gas-liquid separation membrane 19 and apply pressure to the cleaning water L stored in the tank portion 1. Therefore, there is no possibility that the components of the foaming agent F will flow into the wash water L, and the wash water L can be safely discharged (jetted) from the jet nozzle 10.

In this case, the solid foaming agent F is the washing water L.
It is preferable to use a material that dissolves in and does not adversely affect the skin. As the solid foaming agent F, for example, a foaming agent obtained by mixing sodium hydrogencarbonate (NaHCO3) and sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) with fumaric acid (C4H4O4) as a neutralizing agent, or potassium hydrogen tartrate (KHC4H6O6) can be used. it can. Moreover, you may use what contained the fragrance | flavor etc. in these foaming agents.

On the other hand, a male screw portion 1a is provided on the opening side end of the tank portion 1, and a substantially bottomed cylindrical synthetic resin mounting member having a female screw portion 26a screwed to the male screw portion 1a. 26 is attached via packing 27. At the center of the mounting member 26, a bottomed cylindrical storage body 30 forming the tubular storage portion 3 extends inward and outward of the tank portion 1 of the main body 2. Also,
A lid member 8 that abuts and engages with the mounting member 26 is fitted to the projecting portion of the storage body 30, and the lid member 8, the tank portion 1 and the mounting member 26 form a main body 2. .
A cap member 6 is detachably attached to the outside of the lid member 8 for protecting the tip portion of the injection nozzle 10 protruding from the lid member 8 when contracted.

The injection nozzle 10 includes a first pipe member 11 slidably and watertightly inserted into the cylindrical housing portion 3 via a first seal member 51, and the first pipe member 11. It is mainly configured by a second pipe member 12 having a nozzle hole 14 at a tip end thereof, which is slidably fitted in a watertight manner via a second seal member 52 therein. The nozzle hole 14 can be opened and closed by a valve mechanism 40 described later.

In this case, the first and second sealing members 5
As shown in FIG. 2, reference numerals 1, 52 denote the first and second portions, respectively.
Small-diameter portion 1 provided at the base ends of the pipe members 11 and 12 of
A base portion 53 fitted into the fitting groove 15 provided around the 1a and 12a, and an inner peripheral surface of the storage body 30 (cylindrical storage portion 3) while expanding from the base portion 53 in the contracting direction. Alternatively, the first pipe member 11 is made of, for example, a silicon rubber member including a skirt-shaped seal tongue 54 that contacts the inner peripheral surface of the first pipe member 11. By forming in this way, the seal tongue 54 moves outward, that is, the inner peripheral surface of the storage body 30 (cylindrical storage portion 3) or the first by the pressure of the cleaning water flowing from the proximal end side toward the distal end side. Since it is pressed against the inner peripheral surface of the pipe member 11, the seal portion between the storage body 30 (cylindrical storage portion 3) and the first pipe member 11, and the seal between the first pipe member 11 and the second pipe member 12 The air-tightness of the part can be reliably maintained.

A locking projection 11b is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the first pipe member 11 in the vicinity of the base end thereof so as to project, for example, around the locking projection 11b. The first pipe member 11 is prevented from coming out of the storage portion 3 by engaging with the edge portion of 8a. Also, the second pipe member 1
Similarly, a locking projection 12b is also provided around the outer peripheral surface near the base end of 2, and the locking projection 12b is screwed to the distal end of the first pipe member 11 to form a bag with a hole. The second pipe member 12 is prevented from coming out of the first pipe member 11 by engaging with the locking portion 31 provided on the top of the nut 32.

A rotation preventing mechanism 60 which also serves to position the nozzle hole 14 is provided at the sliding portion of the first pipe member 11 and the second pipe member 12. As shown in FIG. 2, the positioning / rotation preventing mechanism 60 has a groove, for example, a cross section, formed on one side surface of the first and second pipe members 11 and 12, for example, a surface opposite to the nozzle hole 14 and extending in the axial direction. While being inserted into the U-shaped groove 61 and the mounting hole 63 provided in the threaded portion near the opening side of the storage body 30 or near the tip end portion of the first pipe member 11 and protruding inward, The rotation preventing pin 62 is slidably engaged with the U-shaped groove 61. Although the U-shaped groove 61 is provided at a position on the opposite side of the nozzle hole 14 here, it does not necessarily have to be on the opposite side of the nozzle hole 14, and the first and second
It may be provided at any position of the pipe members 11 and 12.
Further, a plurality of U-shaped grooves 61 and rotation preventing pins 62 may be provided in the circumferential direction.

With the above configuration, the main body 2
When the ejection nozzle 10 is pulled out (extended) from the nozzle, the first pipe member 11 and the second pipe member 12 are prevented from rotating by the positioning / rotation preventing mechanism 60, so that the nozzle hole 14 is directed upward. The injection nozzle 10 to the main body 2
Can be pulled out (extended) from.

On the other hand, in the upper part of the main body 2 on the side of the lid member,
As shown in FIG. 7, a first port 33a connected to a first communication passage 4a communicating with the inside of the tank portion 1 and a second communication passage communicating with the storage body 30 (cylindrical storage portion 3). A stepped tubular valve chamber 33 is provided which is connected to 4b and has a second port 33b located above the first port 33a and which opens to the upper part of the main body 2. Inside this valve chamber 33, an outward flange portion 34a that engages with a step portion 33c of the valve chamber 33.
The collar 34 having is attached. In this case, the opening 34b at the lower end of the collar 34 is formed in a tapered shape that widens downward, and the first port 33a is formed.
Is in communication with. A communication port 34c communicating with the second port 33b is provided in the middle of the collar 34, and the O-ring 3 is provided in the upper and lower parts with the communication port 34c interposed therebetween.
5, 35 are interposed to connect the second port 33b and the communication port 34.
c and are kept airtight. Further, the opening / closing valve 5 is fitted inside the collar 34 with a gap 36 communicating with the communication port 34c and the second port 33b so as to be slidable in an airtight manner via an O-ring 37, The seal packing 5b fitted in the circumferential groove 5a provided at the lower end of the opening / closing valve 5 is configured to be able to contact the lower end opening 34b of the collar 34.

The on-off valve 5 having such a structure is used in the valve chamber 3
3, a switch 7 slidably inserted into the opening side of the valve 3, elastic means, such as a coil spring 38, contracted between the outward flange portion 34a of the collar 34, and a bottom portion 33e of the valve chamber 33.
The seal packing 5b is always brought into close contact with the lower end opening 34b of the collar 34 by the elastic force of the compression spring 73 that is contracted between the first port 33a and the second port 33b. It is shut off. That is, the communication passage 4 for the constant cleaning water L (specifically, the first communication passage 4a and the second communication passage 4b) is closed. When the communication passage 4 is opened, as shown in FIG. 8, the switch 7 is pushed down against the resilience of the coil spring 38 and the compression spring 73, so that the seal packing 5 b causes the lower end opening 3 of the collar 34.
4b, the cleaning water L in the tank portion 1 passes through the first communication passage 4a and the first port 33a, and the collar 34
Flows through the gap 36 between the on-off valve 5 and the on-off valve 5, and then the communication port 34
c, flowing through the second port 33b and the second communication passage 4b, and supplied to the injection nozzle 10 side. In this case, switch 7
Is a base portion 7a slidably fitted into the valve chamber 33, and a recess 33d extending laterally from one upper end of the base portion 7a and extending to one side of the opening end side of the valve chamber 33. It is composed of a collar portion 7b to be inserted therein. Also, the base 7 of the switch 7
A guide groove 7c along the moving direction of the switch 7 is provided on one side of a.
Is provided, and the guide groove 7c is
It engages with the guide pin 13 protruding into the valve chamber 33 from the side to stabilize the operation movement of the switch 7 and prevent the switch 7 from dropping off.

Further, the first communication passage 4 which constitutes the communication passage 4
A filter 90 for removing impurities contained in the cleaning water L can be attached to or detached from either the a or the second communication passage 4b, for example, the second communication passage 4b. Is installed in. In this case, for the filter 90, for example, activated carbon or the like can be used.

The open / close valve 5 is provided with a test valve 70 for testing liquid leakage in the cleaning device. As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the test valve 70 has a slight gap in a stepped through hole 71 formed of an upper small diameter portion 71a and a lower large diameter portion 71b which penetrate the central portion of the on-off valve 5. It is slidably inserted at a distance. In this case, the packing 72 is interposed between the flange portion 70a slidably fitted in the lower large-diameter portion 71b of the stepped through hole 71 and the stepped portion 71c of the stepped through hole 71. Flange part 7
The compression spring 73 is contracted between 0a and the bottom 33e of the valve chamber 33 so that the test valve 70 is always closed.

When using the test valve 70 constructed as described above to test the liquid leakage of the washer, the engagement between the guide pin 13 and the guide groove 7c of the switch 7 is released, and the switch 7 is removed from the main body 2. A pipe 74 connected to a pressure supply source (not shown), such as a compressor, is connected to the mounting port 5c extending above the on-off valve 5. Then, by supplying pressure (for example, air pressure) from the pressure supply source and pushing down the test valve 70 against the compression spring 73,
By supplying pressure (air) into the tank portion 1 and the injection nozzle 10, it is possible to inspect the washer for liquid leakage. This liquid leakage inspection is performed once as a product test after the cleaning device is manufactured.

On the other hand, the nozzle hole 14 of the jet nozzle 10
As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the valve mechanism 40 for opening and closing the valve is fitted in the distal end portion of the second pipe member 12 and has a substantially cylindrical shape having a communication port 41 a and a valve hole 41 b that communicate with the nozzle hole 14. Nozzle insert 41 and the valve body 4 seated on the valve seat portion 41c of the valve hole 41b of the nozzle insert 41
2 and a valve hole peripheral portion of the nozzle insert 41, with a valve spring 43 interposed, and a ring body into which a protruding shaft 42a protruding toward the side opposite to the seating surface of the valve body 42 is fitted. 44
The compression spring 4 is disposed between the operating cylinder 45 that grips the operating cylinder 45 and the ring body 44 so as to be slidable inside the operating cylinder 45.
6 engages with the movable spring seat 47 slidably with the outer peripheral portion of the actuating cylinder 45, and engages with the locking window 12c provided on the tip side of the nozzle hole 14 of the second pipe member 12. It is configured with a pipe cover 48 that fits. In this case, O is provided on both sides of the communication port 41a of the nozzle insert 41.
The ring 41d is provided, and the communication port 41a and the nozzle hole 1 are provided.
The communication state of 4 is maintained airtight. In addition, as shown in FIG. 13, the pipe cover 48 has a first guide groove 48a that extends in the axial direction at two locations that are symmetrical with respect to the center, and a second guide groove that extends in the circumferential direction from one end of each of the first guide grooves 48a. It is composed of a cover main body 48c having a guide groove 48b and a pair of locking claws 48d protruding from one end of the cover main body 48c and engaging with a locking window 12c provided in the first pipe member 12 with a narrow tip. ing. This pipe cover 48
Is inserted into the outer peripheral portion of the actuating cylinder 45, and the locking claw 48d is engaged with the locking window 12c in a state where the valve body 42 is pressed in the circumferential seating direction against the elastic force of the valve spring 43. Then, the state in which the valve element 42 is seated on the valve seat 42b is maintained (see FIGS. 10 and 1).
1). Note that FIGS. 2, 10, and 11 show a state in which one locking claw 48d is engaged with the locking hole 12c.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the cap member 6 has a pair of locking pieces 6a protruding at two opposite positions on the opening side end, and at the two opposite positions on the inner peripheral surface on the bottom side. ,
A projection 6b is provided so as to engage with the first and second guide grooves 48a and 48b provided on the pipe cover 48. A pressing piece 6c for pressing the movable spring seat 47 against the compression spring 46 is provided at the bottom of the cap member 6 so as to project therefrom.

The cap member 6 thus constructed is
The first guide groove 48a of the pipe cover 48 is attached to the pipe cover 48 with the projection 6b engaged with the projection 6b.
When b is pushed along the first guide groove 48a, the pressing piece 6c presses the movable spring seat 47 against the compression spring 46, and the valve body 42 seated in the valve seat 42b is further moved to the valve seat 42b. 42
The nozzle hole 14 is surely closed by pressing it toward side b. Also,
Rotate the cap member 6 to move the protrusion 6b into the first guide groove 48.
While moving from a to the second guide groove 48b, the engaging piece 6a is engaged with the engaging groove 9 formed of the opening 9a and the arcuate bag groove 9b provided on the surface of the lid member 8 in a so-called bayonet type. As a result, the nozzle hole 14 is closed by the cap member 6, and the cap member 6 is attached to the main body 2
Be attached to. The second guide groove 48b of the pipe cover 48 is provided with two ridges 49 for preventing the protrusion 6b of the cap member 6 from returning carelessly.

Next, an operation mode of the portable local washer of the present invention will be described. First, the lid 18 is removed and the cleaning water L is supplied from the cleaning water supply port 16 into the tank portion 1 to store the cleaning water L in the tank portion 1. At this time, the tank part 1
The cleaning water L supplied inside is supplied into the foaming chamber 20 through the communication port 21. In this way, the cleaning liquid L is filled in the tank portion 1 and the foaming chamber 20. In this state, a lid 18 may be attached to the wash water supply port 16 and carried.
When using, the lid 18 is attached to the cleaning water supply port 16 while the solid foaming agent F is held in the storage recess 18 a of the lid 18. Then, the foaming agent F is filled in the foaming chamber 20, specifically, the cleaning water L impregnated (holding water absorption) in the sponge-like member 25 is melted and foamed at the same time. A pressure is applied to the cleaning water L that has been supplied into the tank portion 1 through the separation membrane 19 and stored in the tank portion 1.

Next, the cap member 6 is rotated to release the engagement with the engagement groove 9 of the main body 2, and then the cap member 6 is moved over the first guide groove 48a to be engaged with the engagement claw 48d of the pipe cover 48. Second
Release the engagement with the locking hole 12c of the pipe member 12,
The blockage on the outside of the nozzle hole 14 is released.

When the switch 7 is pressed in this state, as shown in FIG. 8, the on-off valve 5 is opened and the cleaning water L stored in the tank portion 1 expands due to the foaming action of the foaming agent F. Due to the pressure of the gas, the storage body 30 (cylindrical storage portion 3) passes from the first communication passage 4a through the valve chamber 33 and the second communication passage 4b.
Flows in. In this state, since the nozzle hole 14 is closed, the first pipe member 11 and the second pipe member 12 are sequentially expanded by the pressure of the cleaning water L flowing into the storage body 30 (cylindrical storage portion 3). And the injection nozzle 10 extends.
When the injection nozzle 10 is completely extended, the pushing down of the switch 7 is stopped and the cap member 6 is removed from the pipe cover 48.
And the nozzle hole 14 is opened. Then, when the switch 7 is pushed down again, the cleaning water L in the tank portion 1 is discharged (jetted) from the nozzle hole 14 of the jet nozzle 10 by the pressure of the expanding gas due to the foaming action of the foaming agent F.
To be done.

The discharge pressure (injection pressure) of the cleaning water L used for cleaning is approximately 2 to 4 Kgf / cm 2 or more and 15
Since 0 cc to 200 cc may be injected, the capacity of the main body 2 may be changed as appropriate.

In the above embodiment, the injection nozzle 10
Although the case where the valve mechanism 40 is interposed in the nozzle hole 14 has been described, it is not always necessary to provide the valve mechanism 40. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, a nozzle head 80 having a nozzle hole 14 is attached to the tip end portion of the second pipe member 12 of the injection nozzle 10, and a cap member is slidably, rotatably, and detachably attached to the nozzle head 80. 6A may be attached. In this case, the nozzle hole 14 corresponds to the nozzle head 80.
It is provided in a metal hexagonal prismatic body 82 that is fitted and inserted into a mounting hole 81 provided in (see FIG. 15B). Also,
Circumferential grooves 80a are provided on both sides of the nozzle hole 14 in the nozzle head 80, and O-rings 83 are fitted in the both circumferential grooves 80a to maintain air-tightness when the cap member 6A is attached. Has been. The cap member 6A
Is a form in which the projection 6b and the pressing piece 6c are removed from the cap member 6 of the first embodiment, and like the cap member 6, the locking groove 9 provided in the lid member 8 of the cleaner body. It is configured so as to be engageable with and disengageable from (see FIG. 16). Further, the other parts are the same as those in the first embodiment, and therefore the description thereof will be omitted.

[0044]

As described above, since the portable local washer of the present invention is constructed as described above, the following excellent effects can be obtained.

1) According to the first aspect of the present invention, the washing water can be carried while being stored in the tank portion of the main body of the cleaner, and the water-soluble foaming agent is contained in the foaming chamber in the tank portion in this state. By doing so, the foaming agent melts into the cleaning water and simultaneously foams, and only the foamed gas passes through the gas-liquid separation membrane to apply pressure to the tank, and the cleaning water can be discharged (sprayed) from the spray nozzle. it can. Therefore, noise can be reduced, and the cleaning water can be easily (and safely) discharged (jetted).

2) According to the invention described in claim 5, the injection nozzle can be housed in the housing formed in the tank of the main body of the cleaner, so that the size can be further reduced in addition to the above 1). It can be easily carried.

3) According to the eighth and ninth aspects of the invention, the nozzle hole of the injection nozzle can be closed while the cap member is engaged with the main body of the cleaning device, so that the cleaning is carried out carelessly during carrying. It is possible to prevent water from being discharged. In addition, the engagement between the cap member and the cleaner body is released, and the nozzle hole is closed only by the valve mechanism, or the pressure due to the foaming action of the foaming agent is applied to the inside of the tank while the nozzle hole is closed by the cap member. Thus, the jet nozzle can be automatically extended, and by operating the valve mechanism to open the nozzle hole, the wash water can be discharged (jetted) from the nozzle hole to a predetermined location. Therefore, it is possible to save the trouble of pulling out the injection nozzle, and it is possible to obtain the effect of being easy to use.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a usage state of an example of a portable local washer of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing an unused state of the portable local cleaning device.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of an essential part of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a right side view of FIG.

FIG. 5 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view showing a mounting state of a foaming agent and a gas-liquid separation membrane according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing a lid and a foaming agent according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view showing a closed state of the on-off valve according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view showing an open state of the on-off valve.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a usage state of a test valve provided in the opening / closing valve.

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a closed state of the valve mechanism and the cap member in the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing a closed state of the valve mechanism.

FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing a discharge (spray) state of cleaning water.

FIG. 13 is a side view (a), a front view (b) and a rear view (c) of a pipe cover that constitutes the valve mechanism.

FIG. 14 is a front view (a) and (a) of the cap member.
It is sectional drawing (b) which follows the AA line of FIG.

FIG. 15 is a sectional view (a) showing a closed state of a nozzle hole by another cap member according to the present invention and an enlarged plan view (b) showing a nozzle hole portion.

FIG. 16 is a front view (a) and (a) of the cap member.
It is sectional drawing (b) which follows the BB line of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

L wash water F foaming agent 1 tank part 2 washer body 3 tubular storage 4 passages 5 on-off valve 6,6A Cap member 7 switch (operation member) 9 locking groove 10 injection nozzles 11 First pipe member 12 Second pipe member 14 nozzle holes 16 Wash water supply port 18 Lid 18a Storage recess 19 Gas-liquid separation membrane 20 foaming chamber 21 communication port 22 Net (Protective Perforated Plate Member) 25 Sponge-like member 30 storage 38 coil spring 40 valve mechanism 51 First Seal Member 52 Second seal member 80 nozzle head 90 filters

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] September 20, 1999 (1999.9.2
0)

[Procedure Amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Name of item to be corrected] Claim 1

[Correction method] Change

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[Procedure Amendment 2]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0008

[Correction method] Change

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1) According to the first aspect of the invention, a washing machine main body having a tank section for storing washing water, an injection nozzle communicating with the tank section of the washing machine body and discharging the washing water, and the above injection an opening and closing valve which is interposed in the communicating portion between the nozzle and the tank portion to open and close the communication passage of the washing water, the on-off valve opens
An operating member to be closed, a wash water supply port that opens to the tank part of the cleaner body, a lid that closes the wash water supply port, the tank part and the wash water supply port, and the tank a foaming chamber partitioned via a gas-liquid separation membrane through the communicating portion only gas of parts, comprising a, only the gas to be foamed by foaming action of the water-soluble foaming agent contained in the foaming chamber, the The gas is supplied from the gas-liquid separation membrane into the tank, and the pressure is used to discharge the cleaning water stored in the tank from the injection nozzle.
It is characterized by

[Procedure 3]

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[Correction target item name] 0012

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In this case, the on-off valve provided in the communication passage that connects the tank portion and the injection nozzle is always closed due to the urging of the elastic force, and the elastic force is applied to the elastic force by operating the operating member. However, it is preferable that the on-off valve is formed to be openable. Further, it is possible to provide a filter for removing impurities in the washing water in the communication passage (claim 7) . In this case, the filter is preferably removable.

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In this case, the main body 2 is formed of a synthetic resin member having a substantially circular cross section with one end open, and the other end opposite to the opening side is opened in the tank portion 1 of the main body 2. A cleaning water supply port 16 is provided, and a lid 18 is detachably attached to the cleaning water supply port 16 via a packing 17. In addition, the wash water supply port 1 in the tank unit 1
In the vicinity of 6, a foaming chamber 20 is provided which communicates with the tank portion 1 and the wash water supply port 16 and is partitioned in the communication portion with the tank portion 1 via a gas-liquid separation membrane 19 through which only gas passes. ing.

[Procedure Amendment 5]

[Document name to be corrected] Drawing

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[Figure 1]

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A cleaner main body having a tank part for storing cleaning water, an injection nozzle communicating with the tank part of the cleaner main body to discharge cleaning water, and a communication part between the injection nozzle and the tank part. An opening / closing valve that opens and closes a communication passage for cleaning water, an operating member that operates the opening / closing valve, a cleaning water supply port that opens to the tank portion of the main body of the cleaning device, and a cleaning water supply port that is closed. A foaming chamber is provided, which is in communication with the tank portion and the cleaning water supply port and is partitioned between the tank portion and a gas-liquid separation membrane that allows only gas to pass therethrough. Gas that foams due to the foaming action of the water-soluble foaming agent contained is supplied from the gas-liquid separation membrane into the tank section, and the pressure is used to discharge the cleaning water stored in the tank section from the injection nozzle. The feature is that Portable local washer that. 2. The portable local washer according to claim 1, wherein the foaming agent is in a solid state and is formed so as to be held by a lid. 3. The portable local cleaning device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a protective porous plate member is attached to the gas-liquid separation membrane.
A portable local washer characterized by: 4. The portable local cleaning device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a sponge-like member impregnated with cleaning water is interposed between the foaming agent and the gas-liquid separation membrane. Portable local cleaning device. 5. The portable local cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein the injection nozzle is formed of a plurality of pipe members which are telescopically expandable and contractable via a seal member, and the contracted injection nozzle is provided. A portable local washer which is formed so as to be housed in a housing formed in a tank of a cleaner body. 6. The portable local cleaning device according to claim 1 or 5, wherein an opening / closing valve provided in a communication passage that connects the tank portion and the injection nozzle is always closed by an elastic force. A portable local washer which is formed and is configured such that the on-off valve can be opened against the elastic force by operating an operating member. 7. The portable local cleaning device according to claim 1 or 6, wherein a filter for removing impurities in the cleaning water is provided in the communication passage. 8. The portable local cleaning device according to claim 1, further comprising a valve mechanism that opens and closes a nozzle hole of the injection nozzle, and a cap member that operates the valve mechanism and closes the nozzle hole. A portable local washer, comprising the cap member detachably attached to the washer body. 9. The portable local cleaning device according to claim 1 or 5, further comprising a cap member for closing the nozzle hole of the injection nozzle,
A portable local washer which is slidably, rotationally and detachably attached to an injection nozzle via a seal member, and is detachably attached to the main body of the washer.