JP2003135353A - Cleaning implement - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To propose a cleaning implement which enables easy cleaning of a place beyond the reach of the hand in the use and can be stored in a compact state after the use and which has a simple structure and is easy to manufacture. SOLUTION: The cleaning implement is composed of the main body 2 of the implement, which is formed like a plate to be fitted with a cleaning sheet 4 and also has a fitting recess 5 provided on the upper side, and a handle 3 which is provided in upward extension, with the base end part 3a fitted in the fitting recess 5, and also is fitted removably, with the outer surface of the base end part engaged with the inner surface of the fitting recess by the medium of an indented engaging means A.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a cleaning tool.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a cleaning tool, for example, an actual flat blade 6-62
There is one described in No. 960.

In this cleaning tool, both ends of the cleaning sheet wound around the front and rear edges of the plate are fixed by fixing means provided on the main body from the bottom of the plate-shaped main body having a rod-shaped handle extending from the center of the upper surface. Then, it is detachably attached. Further, since these cleaning tools have a handle extending from the upper surface of the main body, they are configured so that they can be used for cleaning hard-to-reach places or cleaning without bending over as much as possible.

However, since the main body and the handle are integrated during storage after use, there is a drawback that it is difficult to take up space and store, and in the case of cleaning in a place that is accessible but narrow. Can be difficult to clean because the handle interferes.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and can be easily cleaned in a place that is out of reach during use, and can be stored in a compact state after use. It proposes a cleaning tool that can be stored and is simple in structure and easy to manufacture.

Further, the handle can be easily attached to and detached from the main body of the cleaning tool, and moreover, it can be firmly fixed during use, and it is possible to easily carry out cleaning of the details that can be reached with the handle removed. , At that time, you can grasp firmly,
It proposes a cleaning tool that is easy to apply and easy to clean.

[0007]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the cleaning tool of the present invention has a plate shape on which a cleaning sheet 4 is mounted and a fitting recess 5 is provided on the upper surface of the cleaning tool. The tool body 2 and the base end 3a are fitted into the fitting recess 5 and extend upward, and the outer surface of the base end and the inner surface of the fitting recess 5 are engaged with each other via engaging means, and And a handle 3 which is detachably attached.

The cleaning tool according to a second aspect of the present invention is the handle 3
The cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein the base end portion 3a is a cylindrical base end portion formed by projecting a pair of arms 7 from both sides.

Further, the cleaning tool of the third aspect of the present invention is provided with a swing plate portion 10 which defines the cylindrical wall of the base end portion 3a so as to swing inward and outward, and faces the outer surface of the swing plate portion 10. The inner surface of the fitting concave portion 5 is engaged with the concave-convex engaging means A as the engaging means, and the convex-concave engaging means A on the outer surface is disengaged by pushing the rocking plate portion 10. The cleaning tool according to claim 1 is configured.

A cleaning tool according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is configured as the cleaning tool according to the first aspect, in which a grasping projection 11 is provided on the upper surface of the cleaning tool body 2.

The cleaning tool according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the cleaning tool according to the fourth aspect, wherein the gripping projections 11 are a pair of plate-shaped gripping projections that face each other with the fitting recess 5 interposed therebetween. Configured as.

[0012]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

As shown in the drawings, the cleaning tool 1 of the present invention comprises a cleaning tool body 2 and a handle 3.

The cleaning tool main body 2 is made of synthetic resin or the like, has a plate shape for mounting the cleaning sheet 4, and has a fitting recess 5 for mounting the handle 3 on the upper surface thereof. The shape of the cleaning tool main body 2 is not limited to the rectangular shape in plan view as shown in the drawing, and various shapes can be selected.

The fitting recess 5 is for fitting the base end portion 3a of the handle 3, and the shape thereof may be formed in accordance with the shape of the base end portion 3a of the handle, and may be circular or square. It is possible to employ a flat plate having a flat shape or a deformed flat plate as shown in the figure. In the illustrated example, a fitting recess 5 having a kite shape in a plan view is formed by protruding wing-shaped projections on both sides from a quadrangular portion whose front edge is curved and projected in an arc shape.

As the cleaning sheet 4 used in the cleaning tool 1 of the present invention, the cleaning sheet formed of non-woven fabric, paper, synthetic resin or the like used in the conventional cleaning tools of this type can be used. Wrap it around the bottom surface and fix both edges at the front and back of the main body. In the illustrated example, slits 6 are formed at the four corners of the upper surface of the cleaning tool body 2 to form cleaning sheet fixing portions, and the four corners of the cleaning sheet 4 are inserted and held by the fixing portions. The fixing means of the cleaning sheet 4 is not limited to this, and the sheet fixing means in the conventional cleaning tool of this type can be adopted.

The handle 3 is made of synthetic resin or the like, and the base end portion 3a is fitted into the fitting recess 5 and extends upward, and the outer surface of the base end portion 3a and the inner surface of the fitting recess 5 are formed. Are engaged with each other via engaging means, and are detachably attached. Further, the handle 3 may be vertically erected from the base end portion 3a, but it is easier to handle if the handle 3 is bent from above the base end portion 3a and extends laterally.

The shape of the base end portion 3a may be such that it can be fitted into the fitting concave portion 5 together with the fitting concave portion 5. The shape of the base end portion 3a can be a cylindrical shape such as a cylindrical shape or a square tubular shape, and a deformed cylindrical shape as shown in the figure. It may be shaped or solid. In the illustrated example, a cylindrical base end portion 3a having arms 7 protruding from both sides is provided. Also, the base end 3a
The upper part of the is inclined rearward, and has a cylindrical shape with the lower part opened.

Various types of engaging means can be adopted, and the concave-convex engaging means A can be preferably used. The concavo-convex engaging means A means engagement between the engaging convex portion 8 and the engaging concave portion 9 or the engaging convex portions, and various forms of the respective engaging convex portions and engaging concave portions can be adopted. For example, as the form of the engaging projections 8, the form of protrusions as shown in the figure, or the form of protrusions such as hemispheres, prisms, etc. The present invention is not limited to these, including the downward stepped shape as shown in the figure and the through hole shape. However, a detachable form is adopted, for example, one having an engaging strength that can be relatively easily disengaged by pulling the handle 3 upward, or a hemispherical engaging convex portion and the engaging protrusion. That is easily disengaged in shape, such as an engaging recess, or
A device provided with a detaching means B as shown in the figure is adopted.

The disengaging means B is provided with a swing plate portion 10 which defines a cylindrical wall of the base end portion 3a so as to swing inward and outward, and has an inner surface of the fitting recess 5 facing the outer surface of the swing plate portion 10. Is engaged via the concave-convex engaging means A, and the concave-convex engaging means A on the outer surface thereof is disengaged by pushing the rocking plate portion 10. The detaching means B may be provided at one place, but it may be provided at a plurality of places.

Further, the engaging points between the engaging convex portions 8 and the engaging concave portions 9 or the engaging convex portions are slightly different depending on the shapes of the base end portion 3a and the fitting concave portion 5, but two or more engaging points are provided. desirable. For example, in the case of the base end portion 3a having a circular or prismatic outer peripheral surface, it is good to provide it at least at two positions facing each other. It is advisable to provide a plurality of positions at which the horizontal force can be applied from any position in the circumferential direction.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the front center portion of a cylindrical base end portion 3a having the pair of arms 7 projecting from both sides and the arms 7 are provided.
Engagement projections 8 are provided on the rear surface of the fitting projections 8 respectively, and engagement recesses 9 are provided on the inner surface of the fitting recess 5 corresponding to the fitting of the base end portion 3a. Further, the disengaging means B is provided at the portion of the front portion provided with the concave-convex engaging means A, and the rocking plate portion 10 in the disengaging means B in the illustrated example has a lower end at the lower part of the front wall of the base end portion 3a. , And the upper part of the rocking plate part 10 is extended so that it can be pushed over the fitting concave part 5, and an engaging convex part 8 in the form of a laterally long ridge is projected on the lower part of the outer surface of the rocking plate part 10. On the other hand, the engagement recess 9 is formed in a downward step shape at the front part of the inner surface of the fitting recess 5.

In the present invention, the grasping projection 11 may be provided on the upper surface of the cleaning tool body 2 in a protruding manner. These gripping protrusions 11 are configured so that the handle 3 can be removed and cleaning can be performed only by holding the cleaning tool main body 2, and can be easily held in a portion that does not interfere with the fixing of the cleaning sheet 4. Any shape can be adopted as long as the shape is projected.

In the illustrated example, a pair of plate-shaped gripping projections 11 facing each other with the fitting recess 5 interposed therebetween are formed. Such a plate-shaped gripping projection 11 can be formed by corrugating the outer surface as shown in FIG. 1, or can be entirely corrugated as shown in FIG. 6 to facilitate holding. It is also possible to form other general flat plates.

When using the cleaning tool 1 as described above,
For example, the base end portion 3a of the handle 3 is inserted and fitted into the fitting concave portion 5 from above, and the engaging convex portion 8 is engaged with the engaging concave portion 9 to be mounted. In addition, the one provided with the detaching means B is a base end portion of the handle 3.
By pushing 3a from above into the fitting recess 5, the swing plate 10
Is elastically deformed inward so that the engaging protrusion 8 easily engages with the engaging recess 9. Then, the cleaning sheet 4 is attached to the cleaning tool body 2 by a predetermined means and then used. Depending on the location, the cleaning sheet 4 may be attached before the handle 3 is attached, and as shown in FIG. 4, the gripping protrusion 11 may be used with the handle 3 removed.

When the handle 3 is removed after use, it can be removed by pulling the handle 3 upward with respect to the cleaning tool body 2. Further, in the case where the detaching means B is provided, as shown in FIG.
From the state shown in Fig. 5 (b), use the finger to move the rocker plate.
It can be easily removed by pushing 10 while pulling it up, and both can be stored and stored in a compact state.

[0027]

As described above, the cleaning tool of the present invention is
With the above-described configuration, the handle 3 can be removed and stored and stored in a compact state after use. Moreover, when the handle 3 is attached, no inconvenience such as easy removal of the handle 3 occurs unless force is applied by the engaging means in the direction of pulling out the handle 3. Furthermore, if the handle 3 is removed, it has the advantage of being able to clean the details that are difficult to clean with the handle 3 still attached.

Further, in the case where the handle 3 is provided with the cylindrical base end portion 3a formed by projecting the pair of arms 7 from both sides, the base end portion 3a can be stably fitted, It is possible to more reliably prevent inconveniences such as rattling of the handle 3 and rotation of the handle 3 with respect to the cleaning tool main body 2 when the cleaning tool main body 2 is fitted and used.

Further, a rocking plate portion 10 which defines the cylindrical wall of the base end portion 3a so as to be rockable inward and outward is provided, and the outer surface of the rocking plate portion 10 and the inner surface of the fitting concave portion 5 facing the outer surface are made uneven. Engaging means A
When the rocking plate portion 10 is pushed in and the concave-convex engaging means A on the outer surface is disengaged, the concave-convex engaging means A is constituted. The fitting convex portion 8 and the engaging concave portion 9 have a wide concave / convex width so that the handle 3 can be firmly fixed when the handle 3 is attached, and furthermore, the handle 3 can be very easily removed.

A grasping protrusion is provided on the upper surface of the cleaning tool body 2.
In the case where the protrusion 11 is provided, the cleaning tool main body 2 can be firmly grasped by the hand with the handle 3 removed, and it is easy to apply force and also has the advantage of making it easier to clean the details. There is.

In the case where the gripping projections 11 are a pair of plate-shaped gripping projections that face each other with the fitting recess 5 in between, the gripping projections 11 are very easy to grip. It also has the advantage of being easier to clean.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a vertical sectional view taken along line XX of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the same embodiment with a handle removed.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram when the handle of the embodiment is removed and only the main body is used.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for removing the handle of the same embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a plan view showing another example of the gripping protrusion of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

2 ... Cleaning tool main body, 3 ... Handle, 4 ... Cleaning sheet, 5 ... Fitting concave portion, 8 ... Engaging convex portion, 9 ... Engaging concave portion, 10 ... Oscillating plate portion, 11 ...
Gripping projection, A ... Concavo-convex engaging means,

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A cleaning tool body 2 having a plate-like shape for mounting a cleaning sheet 4 and a fitting recess 5 provided on the upper surface.
And the base end portion 3a is fitted into the fitting concave portion 5 and extends upward, and the outer surface of the base end portion and the inner surface of the fitting concave portion 5 are engaged with each other via engaging means, and are detachable. A cleaning tool comprising a handle 3 attached to the. 2. The cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein the base end portion 3a of the handle 3 is a tubular base end portion having a pair of arms 7 projecting from both sides. 3. A swing plate portion (10) defining a cylindrical wall of the base end portion (3a) so as to swing inward and outward is provided, and an outer surface of the swing plate portion (10) and an inner surface of a fitting recess (5) opposed to each other are provided. 2. The structure according to claim 1, wherein the concave-convex engaging means A as the engaging means is engaged, and the concave-convex engaging means A on the outer surface is disengaged by pushing the rocking plate portion 10. Cleaning tool. 4. The cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein a grasping protrusion 11 is provided on the upper surface of the cleaning tool body 2. 5. The cleaning tool according to claim 4, wherein the gripping protrusions 11 are a pair of plate-shaped gripping protrusions that face each other with the fitting recess 5 interposed therebetween.