JP2001070224A - Bathtub washing tool - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To perform the even and clean washing of the whole surface and reinforce the shaft mount part of a connection part by forming a circular slit in conformation to a connection part in a plate piece part to form a reinforcement part for the shaft mount position of the connection part, and facilitating the upward bending of lateral side piece parts about a thin hinge part. SOLUTION: The washing body part 1 of this bathtub washing tool is formed of a plate piece 3 connected to a handle part 2 and a sponge 4 attachably and detachably fixed to the plate piece 3. The sponge 4 is attachably and detachably fixed to the plate piece 3 through a hook-and-loop fastener. The plate piece 3 is formed of an intermediate piece part 5 connected to the handle part 2 and lateral side piece parts 7 and 7 continuously connected thereto through thin hinge parts 6 and 6 in such a manner as to be bendable upward. When the handle part 2 is pressed down in a general using state, a load can be transmitted substantially evenly to the lower surface of the plate piece 3 to uniformly wash the whole surface. When the handle part 2 is pressed down in the state where a contact part 9 is allowed to abut on the plate piece 3, the force can be efficiently concentrated to one longitudinal direction of the plate piece 3.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a bath tub.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional bathtub cleaning tool, a sponge body and a handle are fixed so as not to be detachable and swingable.

[0003]

However, since the sponge is fixed to the handle, it has been sometimes difficult to transmit the force efficiently. Further, in order to wash the curved surface portion, the sponge body is fixed to the plate piece (plate portion), so that the sponge body is hardly deformed, and unwashed portions occur. In addition, since the sponge body cannot be detached, it is not compatible with different kinds of sponge bodies, which is inconvenient. In addition, the angle of the handle must be changed in various ways with respect to the cleaning surface of the bathtub.
It was necessary to take an unreasonable posture.

[0004] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a bathtub washing tool capable of transmitting power efficiently.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a bathtub washing tool that can easily wash a curved surface portion. Also, for one handle,
An object of the present invention is to provide a bathtub cleaning tool that can be used by attaching a plurality of sponge bodies interchangeably.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, a bathtub washing tool according to the present invention is a bathtub washing tool having a washing body portion and a handle portion, wherein the washing body portion has the above-mentioned structure. A plate piece connected to the handle, and a sponge body fixed to the plate, further comprising an intermediate piece connected to the handle, and the plate piece, And left and right side pieces that are continuously connected to be able to bend upward through a thin hinge part.

In a bathtub washing tool having a washing body and a handle, the washing body comprises a plate piece connected to the handle and a sponge body fixed to the plate piece. Consisting of
Furthermore, the connecting portion connecting the plate piece and the handle portion can swing about 90 degrees from vertical to substantially horizontal in one of the front and rear directions, and a predetermined angle from vertical in the other direction. It comprises asymmetric rocking control pivoting means pivoting so as to allow only pivoting to an acute angle. In addition, it is also preferable that the plate piece of the washing main body and the sponge body are removably fixed to each other via a planar fastener.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings showing embodiments.

FIGS. 1 and 2 show an embodiment of the present invention. This bathtub washing tool has a washing main body 1 and a handle 2. The washing body 1 includes a plate 3 connected to the handle 2,
And a sponge member 4 removably fixed to the plate 3. That is, the sponge body 4 is removed and the sponge body 4 is removed.
Only can be used (held directly by hand).

As shown in FIG. 3, the sponge body 4 is detachably fixed to the plate 3 via a planar fastener. That is, the plate piece 3 has a plurality of small locking pieces 12 on the lower surface, and the sponge body 4 has
.. Are locked).

It is also preferable that the sponge bodies 4 are selectively fixed to the plate 3. In this case, an appropriate sponge body 4 can be selected and used in accordance with the surface to be washed (cleaning surface) and the type and degree of dirt while using the same handle portion 2.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the plate 3 is folded upward through the intermediate piece 5 connected to the handle 2 and the thin hinges 6, 6 with respect to the intermediate piece 5. And left and right side pieces 7, 7 connected in a bendable manner. That is, they are integrally molded. When washing the concave surface at the corner of the bathtub, as shown in FIG. 4, one or both of the left and right side pieces 7, 7 are bent upward, so that the sponge body 4 is formed along the concave surface (in a downward convex shape). ) Bends and can be easily washed.

In FIG. 5 to FIG. 7, the connecting portion 8 for connecting the plate piece 3 and the handle portion 2 has a swing of approximately 90 degrees from vertical to substantially horizontal in one of the front and rear directions. (See FIG. 7) It comprises an asymmetrical swing restricting and connecting means M which is capable of pivoting only in the other direction from vertical to a predetermined acute angle θ (see FIG. 6).

That is, the handle 2 comprises a handle main body 10 and a pivoting member 11 into which the handle main body 10 is inserted to pivotally connect the handle main body 10 to the plate piece 3. The pivoting member 11 has, at the lower end, a contact portion 9 that comes into contact with the plate 3 when the handle 2 is at a predetermined acute angle θ with respect to the plate 3.

In the normal use state shown in FIG. 5, when the handle 2 is pressed downward, the load E is transmitted to the lower surface of the plate 3 almost uniformly, so that the entire surface can be washed uniformly. Also, as shown in FIG. 6, the handle portion 2 is in a state where the contact portion 9 is in contact with the plate piece 3.
Is pressed down, the force can be efficiently concentrated on one direction in the front-rear direction of the plate piece 3 (on the contact portion 9 side). In other words, a large load F can be applied intensively to concentrate the partial washing of the bathtub and wash it.

It should be noted that the design of the present invention can be changed,
For example, the plate piece 3 and the sponge body 4 may be detachable by a structure other than the planar fastener. In addition, plate 3
May not be bent. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, if the handle 2 is made to have an elastic structure,
There is an advantage that it is easy to use depending on the place of use.

For example, the ceiling and wall surfaces of a bathroom can be washed freely. Then, arc-shaped slits 15, 15 are formed in the plate piece 3 corresponding to the connecting portions 8 to form reinforcing portions 16, 16 of the shaft mounting portions of the connecting portions 8. It is also desirable to facilitate swinging of the members 7 and 7 (around the hinge 6) (FIGS. 1 and 2).
(See FIG. 2).

[0017]

Since the present invention is configured as described above,
The following effects are obtained.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the plate piece 3 can be easily deformed in accordance with the concave shape of the corner of the bathtub, and can be beautifully washed without unevenness.

(According to claim 2) Normally, the handle portion 2 and the washing main body portion 1 can be washed while freely swinging through the asymmetrical swing regulation pivoting means M, so that various angles can be obtained. Cleaning surface. Further, the sponge body 4 can be strongly washed against the cleaning surface for washing. In other words, the force can be concentrated to almost one place, and it is suitable for washing dirt that is difficult to remove.

(According to claim 3), the handle portion 2 is removed,
It is convenient because only the sponge body 4 can be used. Further, when the life of the sponge body 4 has expired after being used for a long time, only the sponge body 4 needs to be replaced, which is economical. Then, the sponge body 4 can be easily attached and detached.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view.

FIG. 2 is an exploded view.

FIG. 3 is a sectional front view.

FIG. 4 is a sectional front view.

FIG. 5 is a sectional side view.

FIG. 6 is a sectional side view.

FIG. 7 is a sectional side view.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Washing main body part 2 Handle part 3 Board piece 4 Sponge body 5 Intermediate piece part 6 Hinge part 7 Left right side piece part 8 Connecting part M Asymmetric rocking control pivot means θ Predetermined acute angle

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[Submission date] August 9, 2000 (200.8.9)

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[Title of the invention] Bath tub

[Claims]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a bath tub.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional bathtub cleaning tool, a sponge body and a handle are fixed so as not to be detachable and swingable.

[0003]

However, since the sponge is fixed to the handle, it has been sometimes difficult to transmit the force efficiently. Further, in order to wash the curved surface portion, the sponge body is fixed to the plate piece (plate portion), so that the sponge body is hardly deformed, and unwashed portions occur. In addition, since the sponge body cannot be detached, it is not compatible with different kinds of sponge bodies, which is inconvenient. In addition, the angle of the handle must be changed in various ways with respect to the cleaning surface of the bathtub.
It was necessary to take an unreasonable posture.

[0004] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a bathtub washing tool capable of transmitting power efficiently.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a bathtub washing tool that can easily wash a curved surface portion. Also, for one handle,
An object of the present invention is to provide a bathtub cleaning tool that can be used by attaching a plurality of sponge bodies interchangeably.

[0005]

Means for Solving the Problems] To achieve the above object, the present invention is washing had At a bath washing tool having a body portion and a handle portion, the washing body portion, connected to the handle portion Plate, and a sponge body fixed to the plate, further comprising a connecting portion for connecting the plate and the handle portion, in one of the front and rear directions from vertical to substantially horizontal. a swingable of about 90 degrees is the other direction Ri consists asymmetric swing restriction pivotally means for pivotally to permit only swing from the vertical to a predetermined acute angle, moreover, the plate piece Is connected to the handle
An intermediate piece portion, and a thin hinge portion with respect to the intermediate piece portion.
And left and right side pieces that are connected so that they can be bent upward
And further, in the plate piece portion, corresponding to the connection portion.
Forming an arcuate slit, and attaching the shaft portion of the connecting portion.
And a thin hinge on the left and right side pieces.
This makes it easy to bend upward around the jig . In addition, it is also preferable that the plate piece of the washing main body and the sponge body are removably fixed to each other via a planar fastener.

[0006]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings showing embodiments.

FIGS. 1 and 2 show one embodiment of the present invention. This bathtub washing tool has a washing main body 1 and a handle 2. The washing body 1 includes a plate 3 connected to the handle 2,
A sponge body 4 detachably fixed to the plate 3. That is, the sponge body 4 is removed and the sponge body 4 is removed.
Only can be used (held directly by hand).

As shown in FIG. 3, the sponge body 4 is detachably fixed to the plate 3 via a planar fastener. That is, the plate piece 3 has a plurality of small locking pieces 12 on the lower surface, and the sponge body 4 has
.. Are locked).

It is also preferable that a set of sponge bodies 4 is selectively fixed to the plate 3. In this case, an appropriate sponge body 4 can be selected and used in accordance with the surface to be washed (cleaning surface) and the type and degree of dirt while using the same handle portion 2.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the plate 3 is folded upward through the intermediate piece 5 connected to the handle 2 and the thin hinges 6, 6 with respect to the intermediate piece 5. And left and right side pieces 7, 7 connected in a bendable manner. That is, they are integrally molded. When washing the concave surface at the corner of the bathtub, as shown in FIG. 4, one or both of the left and right side pieces 7, 7 are bent upward, so that the sponge body 4 is formed along the concave surface (in a downward convex shape). ) Bends and can be easily washed.

In FIG. 5 to FIG. 7, a connecting portion 8 for connecting the plate piece 3 and the handle portion 2 has a swing of approximately 90 degrees from vertical to substantially horizontal in one of the front and rear directions. (See FIG. 7) It comprises an asymmetrical swing restricting and connecting means M which is capable of pivoting only in the other direction from vertical to a predetermined acute angle θ (see FIG. 6).

That is, the handle 2 comprises a handle main body 10 and a pivoting member 11 into which the handle main body 10 is inserted to pivotally connect the handle main body 10 to the plate piece 3. The pivoting member 11 has, at the lower end, a contact portion 9 that comes into contact with the plate 3 when the handle 2 is at a predetermined acute angle θ with respect to the plate 3.

In the normal use state shown in FIG. 5, when the handle 2 is pressed downward, the load E is transmitted to the lower surface of the plate 3 almost uniformly, so that the entire surface can be washed uniformly. Also, as shown in FIG. 6, the handle portion 2 is in a state where the contact portion 9 is in contact with the plate piece 3.
Is pressed down, the force can be efficiently concentrated on one direction in the front-rear direction of the plate piece 3 (on the contact portion 9 side). In other words, a large load F can be applied intensively to concentrate the partial washing of the bathtub and wash it.

The present invention can be modified in design,
For example, the plate piece 3 and the sponge member 4, also have good is detachable at structural non planar fastener. Na us, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, handle portion 2 if telescopic structure, there is likely an advantage to use in response to operating conditions and usage positions.

For example, the ceiling and wall surfaces of a bathroom can be washed freely. Then, arc-shaped slits 15, 15 are formed in the plate piece 3 corresponding to the connecting portions 8 to form reinforcing portions 16, 16 of the shaft mounting portions of the connecting portions 8. 7,7 of the (hinge portion 6 around) swing you easily.

[0016]

Since the present invention is configured as described above,
The following effects are obtained.

(According to claim 1) left and right side pieces 7, 7
Is easily formed by the arc-shaped slit 15 and the thin hinge portion 6.
As a result, the plate piece 3 flexibly responds to the concave shape of the corner of the bathtub, easily deforms, and can be beautifully washed evenly without unevenness. And mounting the shaft of the connecting portion 8
The part is reinforced.

Further, the handle 2 and the washing main body 1 are usually
Since the washing can be performed while freely swinging through the asymmetric swing regulation pivoting means M, it is possible to cope with cleaning surfaces having various angles. Further, the sponge body 4 can be strongly washed against the cleaning surface for washing. In other words, the force can be concentrated to almost one place, and it is suitable for washing dirt that is difficult to remove.

(According to claim 2 ), the handle 2 is removed,
It is convenient because only the sponge body 4 can be used. Further, when the life of the sponge body 4 has expired after being used for a long time, only the sponge body 4 needs to be replaced, which is economical. Then, the sponge body 4 can be easily attached and detached.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view.

FIG. 2 is an exploded view.

FIG. 3 is a sectional front view.

FIG. 4 is a sectional front view.

FIG. 5 is a sectional side view.

FIG. 6 is a sectional side view.

FIG. 7 is a sectional side view.

[Description of Signs] 1 Washing body part 2 Handle part 3 Plate piece 4 Sponge body 5 Intermediate piece part 6 Hinge part 7 Left right side piece part 8 Connecting part 15 Arc-shaped slit 16 Reinforcement part M Asymmetric rocking control pivot means θ Predetermined acute angle

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Takeshi Doi 3-18-7 Shimodera, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City F-term in Yamazaki Industrial Co., Ltd. (Reference) 2D005 FA00 3B074 AA03 AB01 EE01 EE02

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A bath tub having a washing main body 1 and a handle 2, wherein the washing main body 1 is a plate piece 3 connected to the handle 2.
And a sponge body 4 fixed to the plate 3. Further, the plate 3 is connected to the handle 2 by an intermediate piece 5, and a thin hinge with respect to the intermediate piece 5. Left and right side pieces 7, 7 connected in such a manner as to be able to bend upward through the parts 6, 6
And a bathtub washing tool comprising: 2. A tub washing tool having a washing main body 1 and a handle 2, wherein the washing main body 1 is a plate piece 3 connected to the handle 2.
And a sponge body 4 fixed to the plate 3. Further, a connecting portion 8 for connecting the plate 3 and the handle 2 includes
Approximately 90 from vertical to substantially horizontal in one of the front and rear directions
A bathtub washing tool comprising an asymmetrical rocking control pivoting means M capable of pivoting at a degree and pivoting only in the other direction from vertical to a predetermined acute angle θ. . 3. A plate 3 and a sponge 4 of a washing main body 1.
The bathtub washing tool according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the bathtubs are detachably fixed to each other via a planar fastener.