JP2006249620A - Fiber assembly and cleaning tool - Google Patents

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JP2006249620A
JP2006249620A JP2005070041A JP2005070041A JP2006249620A JP 2006249620 A JP2006249620 A JP 2006249620A JP 2005070041 A JP2005070041 A JP 2005070041A JP 2005070041 A JP2005070041 A JP 2005070041A JP 2006249620 A JP2006249620 A JP 2006249620A
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<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a fiber assembly having lightweight and readily pickable size and having adequate elasticity and a shape-retaining property. <P>SOLUTION: The fiber assembly is a massive fiber assembly having 20-400 mg absolute dry mass and 20-100 cm<SP>3</SP>/g specific volume and has compressive modulus of elasticity of a surface layer part higher than compressive modulus of elasticity of the internal part. In the fiber assembly, the difference between compressive moduli of elasticity of the surface layer part and the internal part is preferably 10-40 kPa and the compressive modulus of elasticity of the surface layer part is preferably 25-60 kPa and the compressive modulus of elasticity of the internal part is preferably 5-30 kPa and the internal part is preferably formed of a hydrophilic fiber and the outside of the internal part is preferably formed of a water-repelling fiber. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

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本発明は、繊維を塊状に成形した繊維集合体及びそれを用いた清掃具に関する。   The present invention relates to a fiber assembly in which fibers are molded into a lump and a cleaning tool using the same.

繊維を丸めて塊状の集合体に成形し、種々の用途に適用した技術として、下記特許文献1、2の技術が知られている。特許文献1に記載の技術は、吸水性繊維をバインダー繊維で点接合して球状の綿とするものである。また、特許文献2に記載の技術は、主体繊維と主体繊維より低い軟化点を有する繊維を空気流によって詰物側地内に風送して加熱し、繊維同士を接合させて詰綿体を製造するものである。   As techniques for rolling fibers and forming them into aggregates and applying them to various uses, the techniques of Patent Documents 1 and 2 below are known. The technique described in Patent Document 1 is to make spherical cotton by spot-bonding water-absorbing fibers with binder fibers. Further, the technique described in Patent Document 2 manufactures a cotton wool body by heating the main fiber and a fiber having a softening point lower than that of the main fiber by blowing air into the filling side ground by an air flow, and joining the fibers together. Is.

ところで、これらの技術によって得られる繊維集合体は、成形時の圧力が強いため繊維が密に詰まってしまい比容積が小さく、また形状の制御が困難なため寸法安定性に欠けるものであった。   By the way, the fiber aggregate obtained by these techniques has a high pressure at the time of molding, so that the fibers are densely packed, the specific volume is small, and the shape is difficult to control, and the dimensional stability is lacking.

一方、下記特許文献3には、螺旋状の溝を外表面に有する内筒と該内筒の外側に配された外筒の内面との間に繊維の塊を投入し、該内筒をヒーターで加熱しながら回転させることによって、該溝と該外筒の内面の間で繊維の塊を転がしつつ当該内筒の軸方向に沿って移動させ、濾材やクッション材等に用いる繊維ボールを製造する技術が提案されている。しかしながら、この技術は、寸法安定性に優れる一方で、比容積の小さい繊維集合体では加熱による融着がほとんど起こらず、強度と大きな比容積を兼ね備えた繊維集合体を作るのが困難であった。   On the other hand, in Patent Document 3 below, a lump of fibers is introduced between an inner cylinder having a spiral groove on the outer surface and an inner surface of the outer cylinder arranged outside the inner cylinder, and the inner cylinder is heated. Rotating while heating at a temperature, the fiber lump is moved between the groove and the inner surface of the outer cylinder while being moved along the axial direction of the inner cylinder to produce a fiber ball used for a filter medium, a cushioning material, etc. Technology has been proposed. However, while this technique is excellent in dimensional stability, the fiber aggregate having a small specific volume hardly causes fusion by heating, and it is difficult to produce a fiber aggregate having both strength and large specific volume. .

特開平10−168721号公報JP-A-10-168721 特開昭61−125377号公報JP-A-61-125377 特開2001−295170号公報JP 2001-295170 A

本発明は、上記課題に鑑みてなされたものであり、軽量で摘みやすい大きさを有し、且つ適度な弾力性と保形性を有し、種々の用途に用いることができる繊維集合体及びそれを用いた清掃具を提供することを目的とする。   The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, has a lightweight and easy-to-pick size, has moderate elasticity and shape retention, and can be used for various applications. It aims at providing the cleaning tool using it.

本発明は、絶乾質量が20〜400mgで且つ比容積が20〜100cm3/gの塊状の繊維集合体であって、表層部の圧縮弾性率が内部の圧縮弾性率よりも高い繊維集合体を提供することにより前記目的を達成したものである。 The present invention relates to a massive fiber assembly having an absolute dry mass of 20 to 400 mg and a specific volume of 20 to 100 cm 3 / g, wherein the fiber layer has a higher compressive modulus of elasticity than the internal compressive modulus. The above object is achieved by providing the above.

また、本発明は、前記本発明の繊維集合体に洗浄剤を含ませた清掃具を提供するものである。   The present invention also provides a cleaning tool in which a cleaning agent is included in the fiber assembly of the present invention.

また、本発明は、前記本発明の繊維集合体の表層部に研磨剤を含ませた清掃具を提供するものである。   Moreover, this invention provides the cleaning tool which contained the abrasive | polishing agent in the surface layer part of the said fiber assembly of this invention.

本発明によれば、軽量で摘みやすい大きさを有し、且つ適度な弾力性と保形性を有し、種々の用途に用いることができる繊維集合体及び清掃具が提供される。   According to the present invention, there are provided a fiber assembly and a cleaning tool that are lightweight and have a size that can be easily picked, have appropriate elasticity and shape retention, and can be used for various applications.

以下本発明を、その好ましい実施形態に基づき図面を参照しながら説明する。   The present invention will be described below based on preferred embodiments with reference to the drawings.

図1は、本発明の繊維集合体の一実施形態を模式的に示すものである。図1において、符号1は繊維集合体(以下、単に繊維集合体ともいう。)を示している。   FIG. 1 schematically shows an embodiment of the fiber assembly of the present invention. In FIG. 1, the code | symbol 1 has shown the fiber assembly (henceforth a fiber assembly only).

本実施形態の繊維集合体は、絶乾質量が20〜400mgで且つ比容積が20〜100cm3/gである。絶乾質量及び比容積が斯かる範囲であると、軽量で摘みやすい大きさであり、洗浄剤を内部に保持できる空間を有するため、種々の用途に応用可能である。ここで、絶乾質量は、デシケータなどにより充分に乾燥させた後、電子天秤により測定される。また、比容積は、絶乾質量と別途測定した繊維集合体体積により算出される。本実施形態の繊維集合体の絶乾質量は、60〜300mgがより好ましく、比容積は、20〜60cm3/gがより好ましい。 The fiber assembly of the present embodiment has an absolutely dry mass of 20 to 400 mg and a specific volume of 20 to 100 cm 3 / g. When the absolute dry mass and the specific volume are within such ranges, it is light and easy to pick, and has a space in which the cleaning agent can be held, so that it can be applied to various applications. Here, the absolutely dry mass is measured by an electronic balance after sufficiently dried by a desiccator or the like. The specific volume is calculated from the absolutely dry mass and the separately measured fiber assembly volume. The absolute dry mass of the fiber assembly of the present embodiment is more preferably 60 to 300 mg, and the specific volume is more preferably 20 to 60 cm 3 / g.

本実施形態の繊維集合体1は、表層部11の圧縮弾性率が内部12の圧縮弾性率よりも高く設けられている。このようにして表層部11の圧縮弾性率を内部12の圧縮弾性率よりも高く設定することにより、適度な変形し易さを保ちながら持ち易い(摘み易い)繊維集合体が得られる。このような圧縮弾性率の差は、表層部11と内部12で繊維構成を変えることで発現させたり、後述するような表層部11の繊維の熱処理やバインダー樹脂の塗布によって発現させたりすることができる。ここで、繊維集合体の表層部とは、表層より厚みで半径の30%内側までの部分をいう。また、繊維集合体の内部とは、半径の50%より内側の部分をいう。ただし、半径とは、任意の角度における繊維集合体の直径(外径)の半分をいう。   In the fiber assembly 1 of the present embodiment, the compression elastic modulus of the surface layer portion 11 is provided higher than the compression elastic modulus of the inside 12. In this way, by setting the compression elastic modulus of the surface layer portion 11 higher than the compression elastic modulus of the interior 12, a fiber assembly that is easy to hold (easy to pick) while maintaining an appropriate degree of deformation can be obtained. Such a difference in compressive modulus may be manifested by changing the fiber configuration between the surface layer part 11 and the inside 12, or may be manifested by heat treatment of the fiber of the surface layer part 11 or application of a binder resin as described later. it can. Here, the surface layer portion of the fiber assembly refers to a portion from the surface layer to the inside by 30% of thickness and radius. Further, the inside of the fiber assembly refers to a portion inside 50% of the radius. However, the radius means half the diameter (outer diameter) of the fiber assembly at an arbitrary angle.

本実施形態の繊維集合体1は、表層部11と内部12の圧縮弾性率の差が10〜40kPaであることが好ましく、15〜35kPaであることがより好ましい。弾性率の差が斯かる範囲であると、摘む際にかかる力では変形が起きにくいため持ち運びし易く、また使用する際には軽く圧力をかけることで内部が圧縮されるため、容易に変形が可能である。   In the fiber assembly 1 of the present embodiment, the difference in compression elastic modulus between the surface layer portion 11 and the inside 12 is preferably 10 to 40 kPa, and more preferably 15 to 35 kPa. If the difference in elastic modulus is within such a range, the force applied when picking is not easily deformed, so it is easy to carry, and when used, the inside is compressed by applying light pressure, so the deformation is easy. Is possible.

前記表層部11と前記内部12の圧縮弾性率は、構成繊維の変更や後述する熱処理条件などにより、それぞれ別々に制御することが可能である。表層部11の圧縮弾性率は25〜60kPaであることが好ましく、30〜50kPaであることがより好ましい。また、内部12の圧縮弾性率は5〜30kPaであることが好ましく、5〜20kPaであることがより好ましい。表層部11の圧縮弾性率は、測定部位をカミソリ等で切り出し、圧縮試験機(KES FB-3 :KATO TECH(株))によって測定される。測定部位の大きさは、繊維集合体のサイズに合わせて任意に設定して構わない。また、内部12の圧縮弾性率は、測定部位をカミソリ等で切り出し、圧縮試験機(KES FB-3 :KATO TECH(株))によって測定される。   The compressive elastic modulus of the surface layer portion 11 and the inner portion 12 can be separately controlled by changing the constituent fibers, heat treatment conditions described later, or the like. The compressive elastic modulus of the surface layer part 11 is preferably 25 to 60 kPa, and more preferably 30 to 50 kPa. Moreover, it is preferable that the compression elastic modulus of the inside 12 is 5-30 kPa, and it is more preferable that it is 5-20 kPa. The compression elastic modulus of the surface layer portion 11 is measured with a compression tester (KES FB-3: KATO TECH Co., Ltd.) after cutting the measurement site with a razor or the like. The size of the measurement site may be arbitrarily set according to the size of the fiber assembly. Further, the compression modulus of the inside 12 is measured with a compression tester (KES FB-3: KATO TECH Co., Ltd.) after cutting the measurement site with a razor or the like.

本実施形態の繊維集合体は、50%圧縮したときの反発力が0.2〜4.0Nであることが好ましく、0.3〜2.5Nであることがより好ましい。該反発力が斯かる範囲であると、所望の形状保持性(形状安定性)が得られ、例えば後述するような清掃具として使用した場合に、使用中に変形してもその後に元の形状に復元させることができる。ここで50%圧縮したときの反発力は、圧縮試験機(テンシロンRTM-100:オリエンテック社)によって測定される。   The fiber assembly of this embodiment preferably has a repulsive force of 0.2 to 4.0 N, more preferably 0.3 to 2.5 N, when compressed by 50%. When the repulsive force is within such a range, desired shape retention (shape stability) can be obtained. For example, when used as a cleaning tool as will be described later, the original shape is deformed after use. Can be restored. Here, the repulsive force when compressed by 50% is measured by a compression tester (Tensilon RTM-100: Orientec Corp.).

本実施形態の繊維集合体は、外形を球体に近似した形状とすることによって、摘みやすいだけでなく、外部からの力によって変形を均一に起こすことができる観点から、図1に示すような直交する3軸a,b,cで定められる三つの外形寸法la、lb、lcのうちの最大外形寸法と最小外形寸法との差が、該三つの外形寸法の積(la×lb×lc)の立方根(以下、平均径ともいう。)の30%以内が好ましく、0〜20%がより好ましい。これらの各外形寸法は、12〜35mmが好ましく、15〜25mmがより好ましい。ここで、前記各寸法は、ノギスで測定することができる。直行する3軸の原点は、任意に選んだ軸aの外形寸法laの中間に当たる点をとる。   The fiber assembly of the present embodiment is not only easy to pick by making the outer shape approximate to a sphere, but also orthogonal as shown in FIG. 1 from the viewpoint that deformation can be caused uniformly by external force. The difference between the maximum external dimension and the minimum external dimension among the three external dimensions la, lb, and lc defined by the three axes a, b, and c is the product of the three external dimensions (la × lb × lc). Within 30% of the cubic root (hereinafter also referred to as average diameter) is preferable, and 0 to 20% is more preferable. Each of these external dimensions is preferably 12 to 35 mm, more preferably 15 to 25 mm. Here, each said dimension can be measured with a caliper. The origin of the three axes orthogonal to each other is a point corresponding to the middle of the external dimension la of the axis a selected arbitrarily.

本実施形態の繊維集合体に用いられる繊維は、一種類であってもよいし、内部とその外側とで異なる種類の繊維を用いることもできる。   One type of fiber may be used for the fiber assembly of the present embodiment, or different types of fibers may be used for the inside and the outside thereof.

内部とその外側に異なる繊維を用いる場合、前述のような熱処理によって圧縮弾性率の差を発現させる場合を考慮すると、内部に高融点、その外側を低融点の繊維とすることが好ましい。また、内部とその外側の層を形成する際に、異なる繊維どうしが分離せず、内部の偏芯を抑えて丸め加工が行える観点から繊維剛性の差の少ない繊維どうしを選択することが好ましい。   When different fibers are used for the inside and the outside, it is preferable to use a fiber having a high melting point inside and a low melting point on the outside considering the case where a difference in compression modulus is developed by the heat treatment as described above. Further, when forming the inner layer and the outer layer, it is preferable to select fibers having a small difference in fiber rigidity from the viewpoint that different fibers are not separated from each other and can be rounded while suppressing the eccentricity of the inside.

本実施形態の繊維集合体に用いられる繊維としては、ポリエチレンテレフタレート、ポリブチレンテレフタレート、ポリプロピレン、ポリエチレン、ナイロン、アクリル、ビスコースレーヨン、コットン、アセテート、パルプ、また合成繊維よりなる複合繊維などが挙げられる。   Examples of fibers used in the fiber assembly of the present embodiment include polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, polypropylene, polyethylene, nylon, acrylic, viscose rayon, cotton, acetate, pulp, and composite fibers made of synthetic fibers. .

本実施形態の繊維集合体は、内部を親水性繊維で形成し、該内部の外側を撥水性繊維で形成することによって、繊維集合体がつぶされる等して変形を受けたときに当該繊維集合体の内部に保持された水分が適度にしみ出てくるようにできる。親水性繊維と撥水性繊維とを用いる場合には、水分の保持力および内部の親水性繊維部を覆うのに必要な撥水性繊維の量を考慮すると前記親水性繊維が30〜60質量%であることが好ましく、40〜60質量%であることがより好ましい。また、前記撥水性繊維が70〜40質量%であることが好ましく、60〜40質量%であることがより好ましい。   The fiber assembly of the present embodiment is formed when the inside of the fiber assembly is formed of hydrophilic fibers and the outside of the interior is formed of water-repellent fibers. Moisture held inside the body can be exuded moderately. When using hydrophilic fiber and water-repellent fiber, the hydrophilic fiber is 30 to 60% by mass in consideration of moisture retention and the amount of water-repellent fiber necessary to cover the hydrophilic fiber part inside. It is preferable to be 40 to 60% by mass. Moreover, it is preferable that the said water-repellent fiber is 70-40 mass%, and it is more preferable that it is 60-40 mass%.

前記親水性繊維としては、ビスコースレーヨン、コットン、アセテート、パルプ、ランシール(東洋紡績(株))のような高吸水性繊維が挙げられる。前記撥水性繊維としては、ポ
リエチレンテレフタレート、ポリブチレンテレフタレート、ポリプロピレン、ポリエチレン、ナイロン、アクリルなどが挙げられる。
Examples of the hydrophilic fiber include superabsorbent fibers such as viscose rayon, cotton, acetate, pulp, and Lanseal (Toyobo Co., Ltd.). Examples of the water-repellent fiber include polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, polypropylene, polyethylene, nylon, and acrylic.

本実施形態の繊維集合体に用いられる繊維の繊維径は、0.5〜10dtexが好ましく、0.9〜5.6dtexがより好ましい。繊維径が斯かる範囲であると、繊維の開繊性が良好なため投入前のウェブを均一にほぐれた状態にし易く、また変形に適した曲げ剛性を有するため高い比容積で球形に近似した形状にすることができる。本実施形態の繊維集合体に用いられる繊維の繊維長は、20〜65mmが好ましく、38〜51mmがより好ましい。繊維長が斯かる範囲であると、繊維の開繊性が良好なため投入前のウェブを均一にほぐれた状態にし易く、成形時および使用時に適度に構成繊維同士が絡み合うため繊維の脱落量が少ない。   The fiber diameter of the fiber used in the fiber assembly of the present embodiment is preferably 0.5 to 10 dtex, and more preferably 0.9 to 5.6 dtex. When the fiber diameter is within such a range, the fiber before opening is easily unraveled because the fiber has good openability, and it has a bending rigidity suitable for deformation and approximates a sphere with a high specific volume. It can be shaped. 20-65 mm is preferable and, as for the fiber length of the fiber used for the fiber assembly of this embodiment, 38-51 mm is more preferable. When the fiber length is within such a range, the fiber opening property is good, so that the web before being thrown is easily unraveled, and the constituent fibers are appropriately entangled at the time of molding and use, so that the amount of fiber falling off is small. Few.

繊維集合体には、繊維同士を接合するためのバインダーを含ませることができる。該バインダーの含有量は、繊維集合体の重量および繊維集合体に必要とされる反発力に応じて設定される。バインダーの含有量は、繊維集合体内部への浸漬防止および繊維集合体の弾力性/保形性を考慮すると、繊維100質量部に対し、5〜30質量部が好ましく、10〜20質量部がより好ましい。該バインダーとしては、ホットメルトなどの接着剤が挙げられる。   The fiber assembly can contain a binder for bonding the fibers together. The content of the binder is set according to the weight of the fiber assembly and the repulsive force required for the fiber assembly. The content of the binder is preferably 5 to 30 parts by mass, and 10 to 20 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of fibers in consideration of prevention of immersion into the fiber assembly and elasticity / shape retention of the fiber assembly. More preferred. Examples of the binder include an adhesive such as hot melt.

繊維集合体には、吸水性樹脂等を含ませることができる。該吸水性樹脂の含有量は、繊維集合体の重量および外形寸法に応じて設定される。吸水性樹脂の含有量は、繊維集合体の保水量を考慮すると、繊維100質量部に対し、3〜20質量部が好ましく、5〜15質量部がより好ましい。該吸水性樹脂としては、アクリル酸を主鎖とする吸水ポリマーなどが挙げられる。   The fiber assembly can contain a water absorbent resin or the like. The content of the water absorbent resin is set according to the weight and outer dimensions of the fiber assembly. The content of the water-absorbent resin is preferably 3 to 20 parts by mass, more preferably 5 to 15 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the fiber in consideration of the water retention amount of the fiber assembly. Examples of the water absorbent resin include a water absorbent polymer having acrylic acid as a main chain.

次に、本実施形態の繊維集合体の製造方法について説明する。
本実施形態の繊維集合体の製造方法では、図2に示すように、使用する繊維を開繊してカード機によって繊維ウェブを作製した後、該繊維ウェブを所定の投入形態に加工してから丸め加工装置に投入し、丸め加工を行って繊維集合体1の前駆体を得る。そして、該前駆体を熱処理装置で熱処理して所望の繊維集合体を得る。
Next, the manufacturing method of the fiber assembly of this embodiment is demonstrated.
In the fiber assembly manufacturing method of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, after the fibers to be used are opened and a fiber web is produced by a card machine, the fiber web is processed into a predetermined input form. The precursor of the fiber assembly 1 is obtained by putting into a rounding apparatus and rounding. And this precursor is heat-processed with a heat processing apparatus, and a desired fiber assembly is obtained.

一層の繊維ウェブをそのまま投入形態とする場合には、目付は、15〜120g/m2が好ましく、20〜80g/m2がより好ましく、幅は、15〜40mmが好ましく、長さは、15〜40mmが好ましい。また、上述のように、繊維集合体の内部とその外側を異なる繊維とする場合には、内部用繊維ウェブの目付は、5〜60g/m2が好ましく、10〜35g/m2がより好ましく、幅は、15〜40mmが好ましく、長さは、15〜40mmが好ましい。外部用繊維ウェブの目付は、10〜100g/m2が好ましく、20〜90g/m2がより好ましく、幅は、15〜40mmが好ましく、長さは、15〜40mmが好ましい。使用するカード機は、繊維ウェブの形態に合わせて選択する。 When as it is introduced forms a layer of fibrous web, the basis weight is preferably 15~120g / m 2, more preferably 20 to 80 g / m 2, the width, preferably 15 to 40 mm, the length, 15 ~ 40 mm is preferred. Further, as described above, in the case of different fibers inside and outside of the fiber aggregate, the basis weight of the inner fiber web is preferably from 5 to 60 g / m 2, more preferably 10~35g / m 2 The width is preferably 15 to 40 mm, and the length is preferably 15 to 40 mm. Basis weight of the exterior fiber web is preferably 10 to 100 g / m 2, more preferably 20~90g / m 2, the width, preferably 15 to 40 mm, in length, 15 to 40 mm are preferred. The card machine to be used is selected according to the form of the fiber web.

内部用繊維ウェブと外部用繊維ウェブは、例えば、図3(a)に示すように、内部に配される繊維で構成される内部用の繊維ウェブ120を、外部に配される繊維で構成される外部用の繊維ウェブ110で挟んで積層して複合化し、図3(b)に示すようにさらにこれを幅方向に縮めるように圧縮した投入形態としたり、図3(c)に示すように、内部用の繊維ウェブ120の外側を外部用の繊維ウェブ110で包み込んで複合化した投入形態とすることが好ましい。積層して複合化する場合には、内部用の繊維ウェブの面積と外部用の繊維ウェブの面積を同じにすることが好ましい。   For example, as shown in FIG. 3 (a), the internal fiber web and the external fiber web are made of an internal fiber web 120 made of fibers arranged inside and made of fibers arranged outside. 3 and sandwiched between the external fiber webs 110 to be combined, and as shown in FIG. 3 (b), it is further compressed to shrink in the width direction, or as shown in FIG. 3 (c). In addition, it is preferable that the inside of the fiber web 120 for the inside is wrapped in the fiber web 110 for the outside to be compounded. In the case of laminating and compositing, it is preferable that the area of the internal fiber web is the same as the area of the external fiber web.

次に、前記投入形態にした繊維ウェブを、図4に示すような丸め加工装置2に投入する。図4に示すように、丸め加工装置2は、内面の摩擦抵抗が高く設けられた外筒20と、外筒20内に配され外周面に摩擦抵抗の高い螺旋状の溝210が設けられた内筒21と、内筒21を回転させる駆動源(図示せず)と、前記投入形態に加工された繊維ウェブを溝210に導く吸引手段22と、丸め加工が施された繊維集合体の前駆体を溝210の外部に排出する排出手段23とを備えている。   Next, the fiber web having the above-described loading form is loaded into a rounding apparatus 2 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the rounding device 2 is provided with an outer cylinder 20 having a high frictional resistance on the inner surface, and a spiral groove 210 disposed in the outer cylinder 20 and having a high frictional resistance on the outer peripheral surface. Inner cylinder 21, drive source (not shown) for rotating inner cylinder 21, suction means 22 for guiding the fiber web processed into the above-mentioned charging form to groove 210, and precursor of the fiber assembly subjected to rounding Discharging means 23 for discharging the body to the outside of the groove 210 is provided.

内筒21の溝210の幅、深さ及び長さは、製造する繊維集合体の形態および重量、使用する繊維の曲げ剛性に応じて設定される。内筒21の溝210の幅は、製造する繊維集合体の重量および使用する繊維の剛性を考慮すると12〜40mmが好ましく、15〜30mmがより好ましい。また、内筒21の溝210の深さは、製造する繊維集合体の形態を考慮すると8〜28mmが好ましく、10〜21mmがより好ましい。さらに、内筒21の溝210の長さは、使用する繊維の曲げ剛性と寸法安定性を考慮すると5〜25mが好ましく、8〜20mがより好ましい。   The width, depth, and length of the groove 210 of the inner cylinder 21 are set according to the form and weight of the fiber assembly to be manufactured and the bending rigidity of the fiber to be used. The width of the groove 210 of the inner cylinder 21 is preferably 12 to 40 mm, more preferably 15 to 30 mm in consideration of the weight of the fiber assembly to be manufactured and the rigidity of the fiber to be used. In addition, the depth of the groove 210 of the inner cylinder 21 is preferably 8 to 28 mm, more preferably 10 to 21 mm in consideration of the form of the fiber assembly to be manufactured. Further, the length of the groove 210 of the inner cylinder 21 is preferably 5 to 25 m and more preferably 8 to 20 m in consideration of the bending rigidity and dimensional stability of the fiber used.

内筒21の溝210の表面粗さと外筒20の内面200の表面粗さは、使用する繊維の剛性や製造する繊維集合体の形態、溝の長さに応じて設定される。該表面粗さは、繊維集合体の転回率および表面に引っ掛かることで発生する繊維脱落を考慮すると0.25〜0.90が好ましく、0.35〜0.70がより好ましい。ここで、表面粗さは、研磨紙(600番)に400gfの荷重をかけた際の静摩擦抵抗値により規定される値である。   The surface roughness of the groove 210 of the inner cylinder 21 and the surface roughness of the inner surface 200 of the outer cylinder 20 are set according to the rigidity of the fiber used, the form of the fiber assembly to be manufactured, and the length of the groove. The surface roughness is preferably from 0.25 to 0.90, more preferably from 0.35 to 0.70 in consideration of the turnover rate of the fiber assembly and fiber dropout generated by being caught on the surface. Here, the surface roughness is a value defined by a static friction resistance value when a load of 400 gf is applied to the abrasive paper (# 600).

前記投入形態に加工した繊維ウェブを、投入口24を通して内筒21の溝210と外筒20の内面200との間に投入し、内筒21を回転させることによって、溝210と外筒20の内面200の間で繊維ウェブを転がしつつ当該内筒21の軸方向に沿って移動させて丸め加工を行う。内筒21の回転速度は、形状の安定性と生産性に応じて設定される。内筒21の回転速度は、球形状の安定性を考慮すると8.5〜85回/分が好ましく、25〜70回/分がより好ましい。また、投入時の吸引圧は、投入する繊維ウェブの目付とサイズおよびウェブ強度に応じて設定される。吸引手段22による吸引圧は、投入された繊維ウェブが引っ掛かりや滞留を起こさずにスムーズに装置内へと投入されることを考慮すると0.8〜2.5MPaが好ましく、1.0〜2.0MPaがより好ましい。   The fiber web that has been processed into the charging mode is loaded between the groove 210 of the inner cylinder 21 and the inner surface 200 of the outer cylinder 20 through the charging port 24, and the inner cylinder 21 is rotated, whereby the grooves 210 and the outer cylinder 20 are rotated. The fiber web is rolled between the inner surfaces 200 while being moved along the axial direction of the inner cylinder 21 to perform rounding. The rotational speed of the inner cylinder 21 is set according to the stability of the shape and the productivity. The rotational speed of the inner cylinder 21 is preferably 8.5 to 85 times / minute, more preferably 25 to 70 times / minute in consideration of the stability of the spherical shape. The suction pressure at the time of loading is set according to the basis weight and size of the fiber web to be loaded and the web strength. The suction pressure by the suction means 22 is preferably 0.8 to 2.5 MPa, more preferably 1.0 to 2.0 MPa, considering that the input fiber web is smoothly input into the apparatus without being caught or retained.

次に、丸め加工装置2で丸められた繊維集合体の前駆体を、排出口25を通して取り出した後、熱処理装置で熱処理し、冷却して目的とする繊維集合体を得る。
熱処理装置の加熱方法に特に制限はない。加熱方法としては、熱風、マイクロ波、赤外線等を照射する加熱方法が挙げられる。表層部の圧縮弾性率向上および生産加工性を考慮すると熱風処理が好ましい。
熱処理装置による熱処理温度、熱処理時間等の熱処理条件は、製造する繊維集合体の形態に合わせて設定される。熱処理温度は、加工安定性および表層部と内部の圧縮弾性率の制御、バインダー成分の融点を考慮すると132〜150℃が好ましく、135〜145℃がより好ましい。
Next, the precursor of the fiber aggregate rounded by the rounding apparatus 2 is taken out through the discharge port 25, and then heat treated by a heat treatment apparatus and cooled to obtain a target fiber aggregate.
There is no restriction | limiting in particular in the heating method of a heat processing apparatus. Examples of the heating method include a heating method of irradiating with hot air, microwaves, infrared rays, or the like. Hot air treatment is preferable in consideration of improvement of the compressive elastic modulus of the surface layer portion and production processability.
The heat treatment conditions such as the heat treatment temperature and the heat treatment time by the heat treatment apparatus are set according to the form of the fiber assembly to be produced. The heat treatment temperature is preferably from 132 to 150 ° C., more preferably from 135 to 145 ° C. in consideration of processing stability, control of the compression modulus of the surface layer and the inside, and the melting point of the binder component.

このようにして製造された本実施形態の繊維集合体は、所定の絶乾質量及び比容積を有しさらに表層部の圧縮剛性が内部よりも高いため、軽量で摘みやすい大きさを有し、且つ適度な弾力性と保形性を有して摘みやすい性能を有している。また、本実施形態の繊維集合体は、上述したような種々の構成とすることで、種々の特性を付与することができる。本実施形態の繊維集合体は、例えば、後述するような清掃具として好適に用いられる。   The fiber assembly of the present embodiment manufactured in this way has a predetermined absolute dry mass and specific volume, and further has a compressive rigidity of the surface layer portion higher than that of the inside, and thus has a size that is lightweight and easy to pick. In addition, it has moderate resilience and shape retention and is easy to pick. Moreover, the fiber assembly of this embodiment can give various characteristics by setting it as various structures as mentioned above. The fiber assembly of this embodiment is suitably used as a cleaning tool as described later, for example.

次に、本発明の清掃具の第1実施形態について説明する。
本実施形態の清掃具は、前記実施形態の繊維集合体に洗浄剤を含ませたものである。
洗浄剤は、清掃具の清掃対象物に応じて選択される。該洗浄剤としては、界面活性剤を含有する液剤が好ましい。洗浄剤には、必要に応じ、香料、防黴剤、除菌剤、増粘剤等を含有させてもよい。洗浄剤は、内部に含有させることが好ましい。繊維集合体に洗浄剤を含有させる方法に特に制限はない。繊維集合体に洗浄剤を含有させる方法としては、繊維集合体の洗浄剤への浸漬、洗浄剤の滴下、直接塗工、噴霧などが挙げられる。含浸量の安定性および内部への含浸に対する作業性を考慮すると浸漬ないしスポイトなどによる滴下が好ましい。
Next, 1st Embodiment of the cleaning tool of this invention is described.
The cleaning tool of this embodiment includes a cleaning agent in the fiber assembly of the above embodiment.
A cleaning agent is selected according to the cleaning object of a cleaning tool. As the cleaning agent, a liquid agent containing a surfactant is preferable. You may make a cleaning agent contain a fragrance | flavor, an antifungal agent, a disinfectant, a thickener, etc. as needed. The cleaning agent is preferably contained inside. There is no restriction | limiting in particular in the method of making a fiber assembly contain a washing | cleaning agent. Examples of the method for incorporating the cleaning agent into the fiber assembly include immersion of the fiber assembly in the cleaning agent, dripping of the cleaning agent, direct coating, and spraying. In consideration of the stability of the amount of impregnation and the workability for impregnation into the interior, dipping or dropping with a dropper is preferred.

洗浄剤の含有量は、繊維集合体内部の最大保水量ならびに繊維集合体の弾力性/保形性に応じて設定される。洗浄剤の含有量は、より広い清掃可能面積の達成および非使用時に液垂れが発生しないという観点から、繊維集合体100質量部に対し、100〜500質量部が好ましく、150〜350質量部がより好ましい。   The content of the cleaning agent is set according to the maximum water retention amount inside the fiber assembly and the elasticity / shape retention of the fiber assembly. The content of the cleaning agent is preferably 100 to 500 parts by weight, and 150 to 350 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the fiber assembly, from the viewpoint of achieving a wider cleanable area and not causing dripping when not in use. More preferred.

本実施形態の清掃具は、繊維集合体を摘むか清掃対象物に押し当てて含有させた洗浄剤を表層部にしみ出させ、当該清掃対象物を擦って清掃する。本実施形態の清掃具は、必要に応じて繊維集合体に水を含ませてもよい。   In the cleaning tool of this embodiment, the cleaning agent picked up or pressed against the object to be cleaned is oozed into the surface layer portion, and the object to be cleaned is rubbed for cleaning. The cleaning tool of this embodiment may include water in the fiber assembly as necessary.

本実施形態の清掃具は、上述のように、繊維集合体が所定の絶乾質量及び比容積を有しさらに表層部の圧縮剛性が内部よりも高いため、軽量で摘みやすい大きさを有し、且つ適度な弾力性と洗浄剤を含有させてもつぶれることのない保形性を有している。よって、細かい部分の拭き掃除に好適である。   As described above, the cleaning tool of the present embodiment has a predetermined absolute dry mass and specific volume, and the compression rigidity of the surface layer portion is higher than that of the inside, so that it is light and easy to pick. In addition, it has an appropriate elasticity and a shape retaining property that does not collapse even if it contains a cleaning agent. Therefore, it is suitable for wiping and cleaning fine portions.

次に、本発明の清掃具の第2実施形態について説明する。
本実施形態の清掃具は、前記実施形態の繊維集合体の表層部に研磨剤を含ませたものである。
研磨剤は、清掃具の清掃対象物に応じて選択される。研磨剤は、繊維集合体への保持性を考慮すると粉状の形態が好ましい。該研磨剤としては、炭酸カルシウム、炭化珪素、酸化ジルコニウム、酸化アルミニウム、酸化セリウム、酸化クロムが挙げられる。繊維集合体の表層部に研磨剤を含有させる方法に特に制限はない。繊維集合体に研磨剤を含有させる方法としては、研磨剤含浸液への浸漬、直接塗工、噴霧が挙げられる。含有量の安定化ならびに表層部への安定含有を考慮すると直接塗工が好ましい。
Next, a second embodiment of the cleaning tool of the present invention will be described.
The cleaning tool of this embodiment includes an abrasive in the surface layer portion of the fiber assembly of the above embodiment.
An abrasive | polishing agent is selected according to the cleaning target object of a cleaning tool. The abrasive is preferably in the form of a powder in consideration of retention to the fiber assembly. Examples of the abrasive include calcium carbonate, silicon carbide, zirconium oxide, aluminum oxide, cerium oxide, and chromium oxide. There is no restriction | limiting in particular in the method of containing an abrasive | polishing agent in the surface layer part of a fiber assembly. Examples of the method of incorporating an abrasive into the fiber assembly include immersion in an abrasive impregnating solution, direct coating, and spraying. Direct coating is preferred in view of stabilization of the content and stable content in the surface layer portion.

研磨剤の含有量は、繊維集合体の形態およびその構成繊維仕様に応じて設定される。研磨剤の含有量は、表層部に均一に含有される量であり、研磨剤の脱落が発生しにくいという観点から、5〜50wt%が好ましく、8〜40wt%がより好ましい。   The content of the abrasive is set according to the form of the fiber assembly and the specification of the constituent fibers. The content of the abrasive is an amount that is uniformly contained in the surface layer portion, and is preferably 5 to 50 wt%, and more preferably 8 to 40 wt% from the viewpoint that the abrasive does not easily fall off.

本実施形態の清掃具は、清掃対象物を擦って使用される。必要に応じて繊維集合体に水や有機溶剤を含ませてもよい。   The cleaning tool of this embodiment is used by rubbing the object to be cleaned. If necessary, the fiber aggregate may contain water or an organic solvent.

本実施形態の清掃具は、上述のように、繊維集合体が所定の絶乾質量及び比容積を有しさらに表層部の圧縮剛性が内部よりも高いため、軽量で摘みやすい大きさを有し、且つ適度な弾力性と研磨剤を含有させてもつぶれることのない保形性を有している。よって、細かい部分の研磨に好適である。   As described above, the cleaning tool of the present embodiment has a predetermined absolute dry mass and specific volume, and the compression rigidity of the surface layer portion is higher than that of the inside, so that it is light and easy to pick. In addition, it has moderate elasticity and shape retention that does not collapse even when it contains an abrasive. Therefore, it is suitable for polishing fine portions.

本発明の繊維集合体及び清掃具は、前記実施形態に制限されない。   The fiber assembly and cleaning tool of the present invention are not limited to the above embodiment.

本発明の清掃具は、繊維集合体に前記洗浄剤及び前記研磨剤を両方含有させてもよい。   The cleaning tool of this invention may make a fiber assembly contain both the said washing | cleaning agent and the said abrasive | polishing agent.

本発明の繊維集合体は、前述のような清掃具に好適であるが、その用途は、清掃具に制限されない。本発明の繊維集合体の他の用途としては、芳香剤の芯材や化粧用パッド等が挙げられる。   Although the fiber assembly of this invention is suitable for the above cleaning tools, the use is not restricted to a cleaning tool. Other uses of the fiber assembly of the present invention include a fragrance core material and a cosmetic pad.

以下、実施例により、本発明をさらに具体的に説明する。
下記実施例のようにして繊維集合体を作製し、さらに下記のようにして洗浄剤を含有させたて清掃具を作製した。得られた繊維集合体について、絶乾質量、比容積、表層部の圧縮弾性率、内部の圧縮弾性率、50%圧縮反発力及び寸法形状を前述のようにして調べるとともに、得られた清掃具の清掃性能を下記のようにして評価した。それらの結果を表1に示す。
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described more specifically with reference to examples.
A fiber assembly was prepared as in the following examples, and a cleaning tool was prepared by adding a cleaning agent as described below. The obtained fiber assembly was examined for the absolute dry mass, specific volume, compression elastic modulus of the surface layer portion, internal compression elastic modulus, 50% compression repulsion force and dimensional shape as described above, and the obtained cleaning tool. The cleaning performance of was evaluated as follows. The results are shown in Table 1.

〔実施例1〕
下記繊維をカード機によって下記繊維ウェブにほぐし、さらに下記投入形態に加工した。
<構成材料>
内部用の繊維:ビスコースレーヨン、繊度1.7dtex、乾強度2.35cN/dtex
外部用の繊維:ポリエチレンテレフタレート/ポリエチレン(芯/鞘)複合繊維、融点265/130℃、繊度2.2dtex、乾強度2.65cN/dtex
内部用の繊維ウェブ:目付50g/m2、幅30mm、長さ30mm
外部用の繊維ウェブ:目付50g/m2、幅30mm、長さ30mm
投入形態:外部用ウェブ(25g/m2)/内部用ウェブ/外部用ウェブ(25g/m2)の三層構造
繊維の質量比率:50/50
[Example 1]
The following fibers were loosened into the following fiber web by a card machine, and further processed into the following input form.
<Constituent materials>
Internal fiber: Viscose rayon, fineness 1.7dtex, dry strength 2.35cN / dtex
External fiber: Polyethylene terephthalate / polyethylene (core / sheath) composite fiber, melting point 265/130 ° C, fineness 2.2dtex, dry strength 2.65cN / dtex
Internal fiber web: 50 g / m 2 per unit area, 30 mm width, 30 mm length
External fiber web: 50 g / m 2 per unit area, 30 mm width, 30 mm length
Input form: Three-layer structure of external web (25 g / m 2 ) / internal web / external web (25 g / m 2 ) Fiber mass ratio: 50/50

下記丸め加工装置を用いて下記条件で丸め加工を行い、繊維集合体の前駆体を得た。
丸め加工装置:ファイバーボール成形機(池上機械(株))
内筒の溝の形態:幅20mm、深さ14mm、長さ17m
回転数:17.0回/分
吸引圧:1.5MPa
Using the following rounding apparatus, rounding was performed under the following conditions to obtain a fiber assembly precursor.
Rounding device: Fiber ball molding machine (Ikegami Machinery Co., Ltd.)
Form of groove in inner cylinder: width 20mm, depth 14mm, length 17m
Rotation speed: 17.0 times / min Suction pressure: 1.5MPa

下記熱処理装置を用い、得られた繊維集合体の前駆体に下記熱処理条件で熱処理を行って繊維集合体を得た。
熱処理装置:強制循環式恒温器(SSR-115:いすゞ製作所(株))
熱処理温度:145℃
熱処理時間:100秒
Using the following heat treatment apparatus, the obtained fiber assembly precursor was heat-treated under the following heat treatment conditions to obtain a fiber assembly.
Heat treatment equipment: forced circulation thermostat (SSR-115: Isuzu Manufacturing Co., Ltd.)
Heat treatment temperature: 145 ° C
Heat treatment time: 100 seconds

得られた繊維集合体に下記洗浄剤を滴下により含浸して下記含有量を含有させて清掃具を得た。
洗浄剤:カーボポールETD2020(日光ケミカル社製の増粘剤)/2-アミノ-2-メチル-1-プロパノール/エタノール/ドデシルグルコシド(縮合度1.4)/イオン交換水=0.07/0.1/6.0/0.1/93.73(重量%)
含有量:0.20g/個
The resulting fiber assembly was impregnated with the following cleaning agent dropwise to contain the following content to obtain a cleaning tool.
Detergent: Carbopol ETD2020 (Thickener manufactured by Nikko Chemical Co., Ltd.) / 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol / ethanol / dodecylglucoside (condensation degree 1.4) / ion-exchanged water = 0.07 / 0.1 / 6.0 / 0.1 /93.73 (wt%)
Content: 0.20g / piece

〔実施例2〕
繊維ウェブを下記繊維からなる一層とするとともに、下記投入形態に加工し、回転数を34.1 回/分、熱処理時間を72秒とした以外は、実施例1と同様にして繊維集合体及び清掃具を作製した。
繊維:ポリエチレンテレフタレート/ポリエチレン(芯/鞘)複合繊維、融点265/130℃、繊度2.2dtex、乾強度2.65cN/dtex
繊維ウェブ:目付 80g/m2、幅 35mm、長さ 35mm
[Example 2]
The fiber assembly and the cleaning tool were the same as in Example 1 except that the fiber web was made of the following fibers and processed into the following input form, the rotational speed was 34.1 times / minute, and the heat treatment time was 72 seconds. Was made.
Fiber: Polyethylene terephthalate / polyethylene (core / sheath) composite fiber, melting point 265/130 ° C, fineness 2.2dtex, dry strength 2.65cN / dtex
Fiber web: 80g / m 2 per unit area, width 35mm, length 35mm

〔比較例1〕
熱処理時間を180秒とした以外は、実施例2と同様にして繊維集合体及び清掃具を作製した。
[Comparative Example 1]
A fiber assembly and a cleaning tool were produced in the same manner as in Example 2 except that the heat treatment time was 180 seconds.

〔比較例2〕
熱処理時間を45秒とした以外は、実施例2と同様にして繊維集合体及び清掃具を作製した。
[Comparative Example 2]
A fiber assembly and a cleaning tool were produced in the same manner as in Example 2 except that the heat treatment time was 45 seconds.

〔清掃具の清掃性の評価〕
得られた清掃具の清掃性を下記のように3段階で評価した。
○:保形性に優れ、清掃対象面の形状に応じて自由に変形し、汚れが完全に落ちる。
△:保形性に優れるが、形状がほとんど変形せず、清掃対象面に汚れが僅かに残る。
×:保形性に劣り、操作性が悪く、汚れがほとんど落ちない。
[Evaluation of cleanability of cleaning tools]
The cleaning property of the obtained cleaning tool was evaluated in three stages as follows.
○: Excellent shape retention, deforms freely according to the shape of the surface to be cleaned, and removes dirt completely.
Δ: Excellent shape retention, but the shape is hardly deformed, and a little dirt remains on the surface to be cleaned.
X: Inferior in shape retention, poor operability, and almost no dirt is removed.

表1に示したように、得られた繊維集合体は、表面部と内部で圧縮弾性率に差があり、また球形に近い形態であることが分かる。また、これらの繊維集合体を用いた清掃具は、保形性および弾力性に優れ、清掃対象面の汚れを除去するのに優れるものであった。   As shown in Table 1, it can be seen that the obtained fiber assembly has a difference in compression modulus between the surface portion and the inside, and has a shape close to a spherical shape. Moreover, the cleaning tool using these fiber assemblies was excellent in shape retention and elasticity, and excellent in removing dirt on the surface to be cleaned.

本発明の繊維集合体の一実施形態を模式的に示す図であり、(a)は斜視図、(b)は断面図である。It is a figure which shows typically one Embodiment of the fiber assembly of this invention, (a) is a perspective view, (b) is sectional drawing. 本発明の繊維集合体の製造工程を模式的に示す図である。It is a figure which shows typically the manufacturing process of the fiber assembly of this invention. 本発明の繊維集合体の製造工程における繊維ウェブの投入形態を模式的に示す図であり、(a)は積層して複合化した投入形態を示す図、(b)は(a)の投入形態をさらに幅方向に縮めた状態を示す図、(c)は筒状にして複合化した投入形態を示す図である。It is a figure which shows typically the input form of the fiber web in the manufacturing process of the fiber assembly of this invention, (a) is a figure which shows the input form laminated | stacked and compounded, (b) is the input form of (a) The figure which shows the state which shrunk | reduced to the width direction further, (c) is a figure which shows the injection | throwing-in form combined into the cylinder shape. 本発明の繊維集合体の丸め加工装置を模式的に示す断面図である。It is sectional drawing which shows typically the rounding apparatus of the fiber assembly of this invention.

符号の説明Explanation of symbols

1 繊維集合体
11 表層部
12 内部

1 Fiber assembly 11 Surface layer 12 Inside

Claims (8)

絶乾質量が20〜400mgで且つ比容積が20〜100cm3/gの塊状の繊維集合体であって、表層部の圧縮弾性率が内部の圧縮弾性率よりも高い繊維集合体。 An aggregated fiber assembly having an absolute dry mass of 20 to 400 mg and a specific volume of 20 to 100 cm 3 / g, wherein the surface layer portion has a higher compression elastic modulus than the internal compression elastic modulus. 前記表層部と前記内部の圧縮弾性率の差が10〜40kPaであって、且つ前記表層部の圧縮弾性率が25〜60kPaであり、前記内部の圧縮弾性率が5〜30kPaである請求項1記載の繊維集合体。   The difference in compression elastic modulus between the surface layer part and the inside is 10 to 40 kPa, the compression elastic modulus of the surface layer part is 25 to 60 kPa, and the internal compression elastic modulus is 5 to 30 kPa. The fiber assembly described. 前記内部が親水性繊維で形成されており、該内部の外側が撥水性繊維で形成されている請求項1又は2記載の繊維集合体。   The fiber assembly according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the inside is formed of hydrophilic fibers, and the outside of the inside is formed of water-repellent fibers. 前記親水性繊維が30〜60質量%であり、前記撥水性繊維が70〜40質量%である請求項1〜3の何れかに記載の繊維集合体。   The fiber assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the hydrophilic fiber is 30 to 60% by mass and the water-repellent fiber is 70 to 40% by mass. 50%圧縮したときの反発力が0.2〜4.0Nである請求項1〜4の何れかに記載の繊維集合体。   The fiber assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a repulsive force when compressed by 50% is 0.2 to 4.0 N. 直交する3軸で定められる三つの外形寸法のうちの最大外形寸法と最小外形寸法との差が、該三つの外形寸法の積の立方根の30%以内である請求項1〜5の何れかに記載の繊維集合体。   The difference between the maximum external dimension and the minimum external dimension among the three external dimensions determined by three orthogonal axes is within 30% of the cube root of the product of the three external dimensions. The fiber assembly described. 請求項1〜6の何れかに記載の繊維集合体に洗浄剤を含ませた清掃具。   A cleaning tool in which a cleaning agent is included in the fiber assembly according to claim 1. 請求項1〜6の何れかに記載の繊維集合体の表層部に研磨剤を含ませた清掃具。

The cleaning tool which contained the abrasive | polishing agent in the surface layer part of the fiber assembly in any one of Claims 1-6.

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