JP2000139749A - Cleaning device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily remove suspended solids or turbid dirt such as scum or hairs or the like included in bath water by providing a suction means sucking bath water, a suction part sucking bath water, and a filter for bath water sucked from the suction part and by letting the bath water near to the bath water level go through the means. SOLUTION: A bathtub 1 is charged with bath water. A cleaning device body 2 is connected to a suction part 2b sucking bath water through a hose 2a. A suction means 4 constituted of a filter 3 built in the main body 2 to remove dirt and a circulation pump driven by direct currents, and the like is bult in the main body 2 in the same way. A sponge filter 5 is used for the member filtering bath water in the filter 3. This member is sufficiently adaptable for hairs or scale or the like, but a finer net can be also used. Drain may be discharged into drain holes in a bathroom or in the outside of the bathroom through a drain hose 7. Since dirt or the like is removed by the filter 3, it may be returned again to the bathtub 1. A hot water supply pipe 6 is used for automatic supply of hot water or additional heating of bath water or the like.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cleaning device for removing fine particles and hair floating in a home or business bath.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Water or hot water in a bathtub is generally called a bathtub water or a bathwater, but is hereinafter referred to as a bathwater. When a person takes a bath, dirt such as bacteria and dirt attached to the human body enters the bath water. It also contains body hair such as hair. These bacteria (approximately 1 micron in size) grow over time and cause turbidity and smell of bath water. Regardless of the time, dirt and hair in the bathing water become floating in the bathing water and floating or floating on the surface of the bathing water.

[0003] In particular, the latter is often conspicuous when taking a bath or the like, and if it does not have hot water, it may reattach to a washed human body. For this reason, at present, ordinary households use a washbasin or the like to remove only dirt on the surface of bath water by pouring only the surface layer. This was time-consuming and inefficient, and if repeated, the bath water itself was reduced and wasted.

There is also a method in which water and hot water are filled in a bathtub and then overflowed to constantly remove dirt on the surface. However, this method is reversed from the viewpoint of saving water. Also, such dirt,
It floats on the surface over time. For this reason, the first bather rises and floats before the next bather enters, so that it may be very uncomfortable.

[0005] As described above, it is not comfortable in terms of hygiene as well as mentally (feeling). This is the second person 3
It keeps accumulating as you continue to be the fourth person.

Conventionally, the above-described method has been used. In addition, it was necessary to add bath salts or wash water and body before bathing.

[0007] There is a 24 hour purifier which has recently appeared, but it is effective to remove floating dirt, dust and hair, but is very expensive, and is very expensive in general households. Is not widely spread.

As described above, the prior art does not provide a device for easily removing dirt on the surface of bath water.

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems of the conventional method, in which the bath water near the surface of the bath water is passed through and the scale contained in the bath water is passed through. An object of the present invention is to provide a cleaning device for easily removing floating or cloudy dirt such as hair and hair.

[0010]

According to the present invention, there is provided a suction means for sucking bath water, a suction part for sucking bath water, and a filtration means for filtering the bath water sucked from the suction part. It is provided with a filter which can easily remove dirt in the bath water.

[0011]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The invention described in claim 1 is provided with suction means for sucking bath water, a suction section for sucking bath water, and filtration means for filtering the bath water sucked from the suction section. In addition, dirt floating on the surface of the bath water and dirt in the bath water can be easily removed by the filtering means.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, a portion of the pipe connecting the suction section and the suction means is provided with a telescopic means, so that the suction section can be easily moved anywhere on the surface of the bath water. It can be stored and stored out of the way when not in use.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the suction portion is provided with a brush which rotates by a suction flow.
Therefore, dirt sticking to the bath wall as well as the surface of the bath water can be scraped off and removed.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the stretching means includes:
It can be stored in the bath adapter part that is provided in the bathtub and serves as an entrance and exit for circulating bath water.It does not get in the way when not in use. .

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a valve mechanism is provided, and by switching the valve of the valve mechanism, bath water can be discharged from the suction portion. The discharged bath water is used for cleaning other than a bathtub. Can be used, and the usage can be increased.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, a float is provided in the suction portion, and the suction portion can be maintained near the surface without sinking.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the suction means is provided with the filtering means, and the suction means can be taken directly to a faucet or the like to easily wash the filtering means.

According to the present invention, a suction port for taking in tap water is provided in the suction section, and the tap water passes through the filter means and is discharged. Cleaning is hygienic.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, a cleaning agent container and a discharge means for discharging the cleaning agent in the cleaning agent container are provided in the suction portion, so that the cleaning device for a bathtub can be easily used. It becomes something.

[0020]

(Embodiment 1) A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG. 1 is a bathtub into which bath water enters. 2
Is a cleaning device main body, which is connected to a suction portion 2b for sucking bath water through a hose 2a. Reference numeral 3 denotes a filtering unit which is built in the main body 2 and removes dirt. Reference numeral 4 denotes a suction means 4 composed of a circulating pump or the like driven by direct current, which is also housed in the main body 2. The filtering means 3 uses a sponge filter 5 as a member for filtering bath water. This level is sufficient for hair and grime. Further, a net having a small eye may be used. Any other material can be used as long as it can remove this degree of dirt. The water may be discharged into the bathroom or a drain hole outside the bathroom with the drain hose 7, but since the dust and the like have been removed by the filtering means 3, it may be returned to the bathtub 1 again. Reference numeral 6 denotes a hot water supply pipe which is used for automatic hot water filling, heat retention, reheating, and the like.

Next, the operation will be described. This cleaning device does not need to be operated at all times, and is used by a bather to care for the next person when he is worried about surface contamination or goes up. That is, when the bather tries to use the bath, the bather picks up the suction unit 2 and moves it on the surface of the bath water.

If dirt floats between the baths and before the next person enters, it can be easily used even after getting out of the bath.

Further, since there is no need to operate continuously, process a large flow rate, or once lift to a high place for filtration processing, a dry battery or a small storage battery is sufficient for the power supply of the cleaning device. It can also be used on the edge of the bathtub 1. Further, since the filter means 3 uses a sponge filter 5 or the like as described above, it can be easily removed and washed.

(Embodiment 2) Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In order to make the hose 2a that connects the suction part 2b and the filtering means 3 extendable and contractable, a bellows portion 8 is formed as the elasticity means on the hose 2a. Thereby, the suction part 2 can be easily moved anywhere on the surface of the bath water. When a storage part (not shown) is provided so that it can be stored in the main body 2 when not in use,
It does not get in the way when not in use.

(Embodiment 3) Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The suction part 2b is provided with a brush 9 which rotates by the suction flow of the bath water sucked up by the suction means 4, so that not only the surface of the bath water but also dirt clinging to the bath wall can be scraped off and removed. it can. Since the force for rotating the brush 9 uses liquid force, the suction unit 2 is not heavy, the configuration is simple, and no power supply or the like is required. The dirt on the bath wall is rough and very dirty, and is usually scraped off by hand, which is the same as returning dirt into the bath water. On the other hand, in the present invention,
Bath water does not become dirty because it sucks in while rubbing efficiently. In the present invention, an impeller rotating by a suction flow is used as a drive source for rotating the brush 9.

(Embodiment 4) Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The telescopic part 8 is housed in a bath adapter part 10 provided in the bathtub 1 and serving as an entrance for circulating bath water. Therefore, when not in use, it is not at all obstructive. The bath adapter 10 is provided with an automatic bath capable of circulating and maintaining heat, and is capable of circulating bath water by a built-in pump. Removal of surface dirt utilizes this flow. When used, pull it out of the bath adapter 10 and use it.
When it is troublesome to suck the dirt by supporting the suction part 2b by hand, if a suction cup (not shown) is provided on the suction part 2b and it is adsorbed somewhere on the bathtub wall, the dirt is sucked. FIG. 4 shows a state in which the suction unit 2b is pulled out.

Embodiment 5 Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 5A, the discharge of bath water from the suction means 4 is switched by a valve mechanism.
The discharge can be performed from the suction part 2b. As shown in the figure, two three-way valves are used as shown in the figure, and the water path to the pump P is switched so that the suction unit 2 can use either discharge or suction. The merit of this is that, when used for discharge, water is sucked in some form (for example, tap water) from the mouth that has been discharged,
By discharging from the b, it can be used for washing the bathtub 1 before boiling the bath. If there is bath water, it can also be used to wash bathroom tiles. FIG. 5B shows the flow during normal use, that is, when the bath water is absorbed from the suction part 2 b and discharged from the drain hose 7.

Embodiment 6 Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The float 11 is attached to the suction part 2b. As a result, the suction portion 2b can be maintained in a state of floating near the surface without sinking, which is convenient especially when it is troublesome to manually hold the suction portion 2b and suck dirt. Further, since the hose 2a has the bellows portion 8, the dirt is moved freely on the surface of the bath water to absorb dirt arbitrarily, so that it is not troublesome and troublesome.

(Embodiment 7) Next, a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. As the filtering means 3 for filtering the bath water, a sponge filter 5 is provided in the suction portion 2b, and the suction portion 2b can be easily brought to the faucet portion of the tap water and can be easily cleaned.

Embodiment 8 Next, an eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The suction part 2b is provided with an intake port 12 for taking in tap water, and the taken-in tap water is configured to be discharged after passing through the filtering means 3 without disassembling the suction part 2b.
In addition, the sponge filter 5 can be cleaned without soiling the hands, which is very sanitary and convenient.

(Embodiment 9) Next, a ninth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The suction unit 2b is provided with a cleaning agent container 13 in which a cleaning agent is packed, and a discharge unit 14 for discharging the cleaning agent. Thereby, it can be used also as a washing machine for washing a bathroom, a bathtub, etc., and the use can be expanded.
The discharge means 14 is a pump type which is pushed by a finger, and the cleaning agent is pushed out of the container 13 when pushed. When used in a bathtub, a bathing agent or a fragrance may be added.

[0032]

According to the first aspect of the present invention,
By providing a suction means for sucking bath water, a suction unit, and a filtering means for removing stains of the sucked bath water, anytime, easily remove dirt floating in the bath water,
You can take a bath in clean bath water.

[0033] According to the second aspect of the present invention, the pipe section for connecting the suction section and the suction means is provided with:
By providing the expansion and contraction means, the pipe section can be freely expanded and contracted to easily clean the entire surface of the bath water, and can be stored, so that it is not disturbed and the usability is improved.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, a brush which is rotated by a suction flow is provided in the suction portion, so that not only the surface of the bath water but also dirt sticking to the bath wall is scraped off. And can be removed,
Improves cleanliness. Scrubbing with a hand or a towel as in the past only spreads dirt in the bath water, which is not hygienic and impairs comfort. In addition, the power uses the force of the flow in the structure, so that the power is simple, small, and easy to use.

According to the invention of claim 4 of the present invention, the expansion / contraction means can be accommodated in a bath adapter part which is provided in a bathtub and serves as an entrance and exit for circulating bath water. If you are worried about dirt, pull it out and use it.

According to the invention described in claim 5 of the present invention, the suction means is switched to the discharge side by the valve mechanism so that the discharge can be performed from the suction portion, so that the usable functions increase. In particular, since the bath water can be discharged, it can be used not only for cleaning the bathtub but also for cleaning other parts.

According to the invention of claim 6 of the present invention, the float is provided in the suction part, so that the suction part can be maintained near the surface without sinking, and the dirt on the surface of the bath water can be maintained without trouble. Keep taking. In addition, even if the bather changes the water level of the bath water by entering or re-entering the washing area, the bath is a float so that the surface level can be continuously removed by following the water level.

According to the invention of claim 7 of the present invention, the suction means is provided with the filtering means, and the suction means is directly taken to a faucet of a water supply or a washbasin to easily clean the filtering means. And the usability is greatly improved.

According to the invention of claim 8 of the present invention, a suction port for taking in tap water is provided in the suction section,
Since the tap water is discharged after passing through the filtering means, the dirty sponge filter can be washed without dirtying the hands simply by pouring the tap water.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, a suction container is provided with a cleaning agent container and a discharge means for discharging the cleaning agent contained therein, thereby providing a bathtub and a bathroom cleaning device. Can also be used.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing a state in which a cleaning device according to a first embodiment of the present invention is attached to a bathtub.

2A is a side view of a cleaning device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2B is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of a hose of the cleaning device.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of a main part of a cleaning device showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a view showing a state in which a cleaning device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention is attached to a bathtub.

FIG. 5A is a view showing a flow of bath water of a cleaning device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention (in the case of discharging from a suction unit). FIG. 5B is a view showing a flow of bath water of the cleaning device. When water is absorbed from the suction part)

FIG. 6 is a view showing a state in which a cleaning device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention is attached to a bathtub.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view of a main part of a cleaning device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view of a main part of a cleaning device according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a sectional view of a main part of a cleaning device showing a ninth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Bathtub 2 Suction part 3 Filtration means 4 Suction means 5 Sponge filter 6 Hot water supply pipe 7 Drain hose 8 Bellows 9 Brush 10 Bath adapter 11 Float 12 Intake port 13 Detergent container 14 Discharge means

Continuation of front page (72) Inventor Takayuki Inoue 1006 Kazuma Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. F term (reference) 3B116 AA33 AA46 AB52 AB53 BA02 BA13 3L024 CC02 CC11 CC16 DD26 DD32 HH42

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A cleaning apparatus comprising: suction means for sucking bath water; a suction unit for sucking bath water; and filtration means for filtering the bath water sucked from the suction unit. 2. The cleaning apparatus according to claim 1, wherein at least a part of a pipe portion that connects the suction unit and the suction unit includes an expansion / contraction unit. 3. The cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein a brush that rotates by a suction flow is provided in the suction unit. 4. The cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein the expansion and contraction means is configured to be housed in a bath adapter part provided in the bathtub and serving as an entrance for circulating bath water. 5. A valve mechanism, wherein bath water can be discharged from a suction portion by switching a valve of the valve mechanism.
The cleaning device according to claim 1. 6. A suction unit provided with a float.
The cleaning device according to any one of claims 1 to 5. 7. The suction unit according to claim 1, wherein the suction means is provided with a filtering means.
The cleaning device according to any one of claims 6 to 6. 8. The cleaning device according to claim 7, wherein a suction port for taking in tap water is provided in the suction section, and the tap water is discharged after passing through the filtering means. 9. The cleaning device according to claim 8, further comprising a cleaning agent container provided at the suction portion, and further comprising discharge means for discharging the cleaning agent in the cleaning agent container.