JP2009279255A - Cleaning tool - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cleaning tool for appropriately attaining the pull-out stoppage of a bag support body inserted into a bag body from the bag body and the support of the bag body by the bag support body. <P>SOLUTION: The cleaning tool includes: the bag body 2 with a cleaning member 1 arranged on the surface; and the bag support body 3 to be freely extracted from/inserted into the bag body 2. The bag support body 3 includes: a flexible plate 4 to be inserted into the bag body 2; and a handle 5 successively arranged from the end of the plate 4. The plate 4 has a slit shape engagement part 4c which is oblong in the inserting direction of the bag body 2 and whose one end in the direction is opened. The bag body 2 has an engaged part 2b to be engaged with the engagement part 4c of the inserted bag support body. As for the engaged part 2b, the opposing inner parts of the bag body 2 are joined (sewn) to each other so as to allow the bag support body 3 to be extended in the inserting direction. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a cleaning tool for cleaning, for example, a floor surface, a ceiling, and a wall surface of a bathroom.

A mop is known in which a rod-shaped bag support is inserted into a bag body sewn with a nylon fiber material as a cleaning member, and the entrance portion of the bag body is tied to the bag support with a string so as not to come off. Yes (see Patent Document 1). In addition, a flat bag support is inserted into a flat bag having at least one surface of which is a sheet surface for wiping off dirt, and the inlet portion of the bag is made an elastic stretchable member. A dirt wiping tool is known in which the width of the insertion portion is wider than the opening width of the entrance of the bag body and narrower than the width of the inside of the bag body to prevent removal (see Patent Document 2).
JP-A-8-266455 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-328109

  In the cleaning tool described in Patent Document 1, since the string is tied up with a string, it is sure to prevent it from coming off, but the operation to bind with the string is troublesome. In the cleaning tool described in Patent Document 2, when the bag support inserted into the bag body is pulled with a strong force, the entrance portion of the bag body, which is an elastic elastic member, is pushed out by the insertion portion of the bag support and comes off. There is a fear.

  In the cleaning tool described in Patent Literatures 1 and 2, since the inner surface portion of the bag body can move relative to the inserted bag support, the inner surface of the bag body when a large external force is applied to the cleaning tool. There is a possibility that the support position of the bag support with respect to the portion is shifted and a good cleaning action may not be performed, and an excessive force is applied to the bag to cause wrinkles and damage to the bag.

  The present invention has been made in view of the circumstances as described above, and the main object is to appropriately prevent the bag support inserted into the bag from coming off from the bag and support the bag by the bag support. It is in providing the cleaning tool which can be implement | achieved.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a cleaning tool that enhances the effect of retaining the bag support and supporting the bag.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a cleaning tool capable of preventing the bag support from coming off and supporting the bag with a simple structure.

  Another object is to provide a cleaning tool capable of enhancing the cleaning effect with a simple operation.

  The cleaning tool which concerns on 1st invention is the cleaning tool provided with the bag body which provided the cleaning member on the surface, and the bag support body which can be inserted or removed with respect to this bag body, The said bag support body is the said bag body It has a slit-shaped engaging portion that is elongated in the direction of insertion and is open at one end in the direction, and the bag body has an engaged portion that engages with the engaging portion of the inserted bag support. It is characterized by having.

  In the first invention, when the bag support is inserted into the bag body having the cleaning member provided on the surface, the engaged portion of the bag body is opened with respect to the elongated slit-shaped engagement portion of the bag support body. It enters from one end and is engaged with the engaging portion of the bag support, and the engaged portion of the bag is regulated by the engaging portion of the bag support and follows the movement of the bag support. When the bag support inserted into the bag body is detached from the bag body, the slit shape is opened against the resistance caused by the engagement of the engaged portion of the bag body engaged with the slit shape engagement portion. It is moved to the other end, removed from the slit shape, and disengaged by the engaging portion of the bag support.

The cleaning tool which concerns on 2nd invention is characterized by the inner edge part of the said engaging part making uneven | corrugated shape.
In the second invention, the engagement when the engaged portion of the bag body moves relative to the engaging portion of the bag support due to the unevenness formed by the slit-shaped inner edge of the engaging portion of the bag support. Increased resistance.

The cleaning tool according to a third aspect of the invention is characterized in that the engaged portion extends in a direction in which the bag support is inserted.
In the third invention, the engaged portion of the bag body that extends in the direction in which the bag support is inserted engages with the elongated slit-shaped engagement portion in the direction in which the bag support is inserted. The range in which the engaged portion of the bag and the engaging portion of the bag support engage with each other is widened, and the engaging force is increased.

The cleaning tool according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the engaged portion is a combination of opposing inner portions of the bag.
In the fourth invention, the engaged portion is formed with a coupling structure in which the opposing inner portions of the bag body are coupled to each other, so that it is not necessary to prepare a separate member for the engaged portion.

The cleaning tool according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the bag body is provided with a hook-and-loop fastener member at a position facing the inner surface of the entrance edge.
In the fifth invention, after the bag support is inserted into the bag body, a hook-and-loop fastener member provided at a position facing the inner surface of the inlet edge of the bag body can be coupled to close the inlet of the bag body. .

The cleaning tool according to a sixth aspect is characterized in that the bag support has a plate-like portion.
In the sixth invention, the plate-like portion of the bag support is in a state along the surface of the object to be cleaned, and the cleaning member on the surface of the bag supported by the plate-like portion contacts the surface of the object to be cleaned. The area can be increased.

A cleaning tool according to a seventh aspect is characterized in that a protrusion is provided on at least one surface of the plate-like portion.
In the seventh invention, the protrusion provided on at least one surface of the plate-like portion of the bag support is not easily inserted into the inner portion of the bag body, and the regulation force of the bag support that restricts the movement of the inner portion of the bag body is increased. .

In the cleaning tool according to an eighth aspect of the invention, the bag support body has flexibility, and includes a plate inserted into the bag body and a handle continuously provided at an end of the plate. Features.
In the eighth invention, the cleaning member on the surface of the bag body, which is supported by the plate inserted into the inside of the bag body, is held by the handle continuously provided at the end of the flexible board. When cleaning by contacting the surface of the bag, the force with which the cleaning member on the surface of the bag hits the surface of the object to be cleaned increases if the force of pushing by hand is increased to greatly deflect the plate. When the force pressed by the hand is weakened to reduce the bending of the plate, the force with which the cleaning member on the surface of the bag hits the surface of the object to be cleaned is reduced.

The cleaning tool according to a ninth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the bag is provided with the cleaning member on a part or the whole of the surface thereof.
In the ninth invention, when the cleaning member is provided on a part of the surface of the bag body, appropriate cleaning is performed by a simple operation of bringing the cleaning member on a part of the bag body surface into contact with the surface of the object to be cleaned. Can do. When the cleaning member is provided on the entire surface of the bag body, a large area of the cleaning object can be obtained with a single cleaning tool by moving the part of the cleaning member on the surface of the bag body that contacts the surface of the cleaning object. It can be cleaned, and even if it is very dirty, it can be finished with a single cleaning tool.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, in order to disengage the bag support from the bag body, the engaged portion of the bag body engaged with the slit-shaped engaging portion resists the resistance due to the engagement with the slit shape. Therefore, it is necessary to disengage from the slit shape and release the engagement by the engaging portion of the bag support, so that it is difficult for the bag support to come out of the bag. When the bag support is moved for the cleaning operation, the engaged portion of the bag engaged with the engaging portion of the bag support follows the movement of the bag support, and the bag is integrated with the bag support. The shift of the support position of the bag support with respect to the inner surface portion of the bag is suppressed. As a result, there is provided a cleaning tool that can appropriately realize the prevention of the bag support inserted into the bag from coming off from the bag and the support of the bag by the bag support.

  According to the second invention, the resistance due to the engagement of the engaged portion of the bag body received from the engaging portion of the bag support body due to the unevenness of the inner edge portion of the engaging portion of the bag support body increases. There is provided a cleaning tool with enhanced effect of retaining and supporting the bag body.

  According to the third aspect, the engaged portion of the bag body and the engaging portion of the bag support body engage with each other by the engaged portion of the bag body extending in the direction in which the bag support body is inserted. Since the engagement force is increased and the engagement force is increased, a cleaning tool is provided which has an effect of preventing the bag support from coming off and supporting the bag.

  According to the fourth aspect of the invention, the engaged portion is formed by the structure in which the opposing inner portions of the bag body are coupled to each other, so there is no need to prepare a separate member for the engaged portion, and the bag support body can be removed. There is provided a cleaning tool capable of realizing the stopper and the support of the bag body with a simple structure.

  According to the fifth invention, the entrance of the bag body into which the bag support is inserted is closed by the hook-and-loop fastener member provided at the inner surface position of the entrance edge, so that a cleaning tool with an improved effect of preventing the bag support from coming off is provided. Is done.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, by making the plate-like portion of the bag support along the surface of the object to be cleaned, since the area where the cleaning member on the surface of the bag contacts the surface of the object to be cleaned increases, A cleaning tool capable of enhancing the cleaning effect with a simple operation is provided.

  According to the seventh aspect of the invention, the protrusion provided on at least one surface of the plate-like portion of the bag support is inserted into the inner portion of the bag body, and the regulation force of the bag support that restricts the movement of the inner portion of the bag body is increased. Therefore, the cleaning tool which improved the effect of retaining the bag support and supporting the bag is provided.

  According to the eighth invention, the contact force when the cleaning member on the surface of the bag body supported by the surface of the flexible board inserted into the bag body comes into contact with the surface of the object to be cleaned is expressed as the edge of the plate. Since the bending of the plate can be changed and adjusted by the operation of the hand having the handle continuously provided in the part, a cleaning tool capable of enhancing the cleaning effect by a simple operation is provided.

  According to the ninth aspect of the invention, when a cleaning tool provided with a cleaning member on a part of the surface of the bag body is used, appropriate cleaning can be performed with a simple operation, and the cleaning member is provided on the entire surface of the bag body. When using the provided cleaning tool, it is possible to clean a large area with a single cleaning tool and finish cleaning even if it is very dirty, so there is a cleaning tool that can enhance the cleaning effect with a simple operation. Provided.

Hereinafter, Embodiment 1 and 2 of the cleaning tool which concerns on this invention are demonstrated based on drawing.
Embodiment 1
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the cleaning tool of Embodiment 1 according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a plan view of the bag support of Embodiment 1, FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the bag support, and FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along the line IV-IV in FIG. 2, FIG. 5 is a sectional plan view of the bag according to the first embodiment, FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along the line VI-VI in FIG. FIG. 8 is a side view of the cleaning tool, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a partial configuration of the cleaning tool.

  The cleaning tool according to the first embodiment includes a bag body 2 provided with a fiber material 1 as a cleaning member on the surface thereof, and a bag support body 3 that can be inserted into and removed from the bag body 2. The bag support 3 has flexibility, and includes a plate 4 that is inserted into the bag 2 and a handle 5 that is connected to an end of the plate 4. The bag support 3 is made of polypropylene resin. An extension tool 6 detachably attached to the end of the handle 5 is provided.

  The plate 4 has a substantially rectangular shape with four corners rounded, and the width of the plate at the side 4b facing the side 4a is narrower than the width of the plate at the side 4a on the side where the handle 5 is provided. . The plate 4 has an elongated slit 4c in the direction from the side 4a to the side 4b, and one end of the slit 4c on the side 4b side is open. The slit 4c has a constant width d1, but is wider than d1 at the end portion side of the side 4b. In the slit 4c, a step having a suddenly large width is provided on the end side portion of the side 4b to form a convex portion k1.

  On the bottom surface of the plate 4, a plurality of protrusions 4d, 4d, 4d, 4d are provided at a distance from each other. FIG. 3 shows an example in which two projections 4d and 4d are provided on both sides of the slit 4c, respectively, and three projections 4d and 4d are provided on the outer periphery of the side parallel to the slit 4c of the plate 4, respectively. Each projection 4d has a hemispherical tip, and the tip is inclined toward the side 4a with respect to the base end. On the bottom surface of the plate 4, reinforcing ribs 4e parallel to the slit 4c are slit between the protrusions 4d and 4d on both sides of the slit 4c and the protrusions 4d and 4d on both sides parallel to the slit 4c. Four are provided at a distance in a direction orthogonal to 4c. Since each rib 4e is formed with a narrow width and a low height on the side close to the side 4b, the rigidity of the plate 4 is larger on the side 4a side than on the side 2b side.

  The fiber material 1 is made of polyester microfiber, and is provided on the entire surface of the bag body 2. The bag 2 is made of a polyester cloth. The fiber material 1 having a diameter of about 5 mm and a length of about 20 mm is sewn to the bag body 2 in a loop shape so that the fiber material 1 protrudes from the surface of the bag body 2. The bag body 2 has an inlet 2a through which the bag support 3 is inserted and removed, and a stitched portion 2b obtained by continuously sewing an inner portion of the bag body 2 having a predetermined length from the side facing the inlet 2a toward the inlet 2a. Is forming. The stitching width d2 of the stitching portion 2b is wider than the width d1 of the slit 4c of the bag support 3.

  A belt body 2c is provided in an annular shape at the opening edge of the inlet 2a of the bag body 2, and hook-and-loop fastener members 7 and 7 are attached to positions facing the belt body 2c. A pair of hook-and-loop fastener members 7 and 7 are provided so as to be located on both sides of the handle 5 inserted into the bag body 2. FIG. 8A shows a state in which the inlet 2a of the bag body 2 is opened without connecting the pair of hook-and-loop fastener members 7 and 7, and FIG. 8B shows that the pair of hook-and-loop fastener members 7 and 7 are connected. The state where the inlet 2a of the bag body 2 is closed is shown.

  The handle 5 is a cylinder whose diameter increases from the position where it is connected to the plate 4 to the rear side, and does not have flexibility. The handle 5 is connected to the center of the side 4a of the plate 4 at a predetermined angle with respect to the surface of the plate 4 at an angle opposite to the bottom surface. The cylindrical wall of the handle 5 is provided with a locking hole 5a into which a protruding piece 6a provided at the distal end portion of the extension tool 6 is fitted when connected to the extension tool 6.

  The extension tool 6 is made of three aluminum severable cylinders, and the three cylinders are held so as not to be separated by an elastic string 6c passing through the inside, and the ends of the cylinders are fitted to each other at each division point. It can be attached and detached. The tip of the cylinder connected to the handle 5 is made of polypropylene resin and provided with a protruding piece 6a. When the extension tool 6 is inserted into the end of the handle 5, the protruding piece 6 a at the tip of the extension tool 6 fits into the locking hole 5 a of the handle 5, and the extension tool 6 is connected without being removed from the handle 5. On the contrary, the extension tool 6 is separated from the handle 5 by pulling out the extension tool 6 from the handle 5 in a state where the protrusion 6a fitted in the locking hole 5a is pushed in to release the fit. A gripping portion 6b made of polypropylene resin is provided at the rear end portion of the extension tool 6.

  In the above configuration, when the plate 4 is inserted into the bag body 2 from the inlet 2a with the side 4b having a narrow width first, the stitched portion (engaged portion) 2b of the bag body 2 is formed on the bag support 3. The slit 4c is inserted into an elongated slit (engagement portion) 4c from the opened end on the side 4b side and engaged with the slit 4c. Since the stitched portion 2b of the bag body 2 extends in the direction of the slit 4c and is regulated by the entire elongated slit 4c, the engagement range between the stitched portion 2b of the bag body 2 and the slit 4c is widened, and the bag support When the body 3 is moved, the bag body 2 follows the movement well. Moreover, the stitching | suture part 2b of the bag body 2 receives the control by the convex part k1 provided in the edge part side part of the slit 4c. When the bag support body 4 inserted into the bag body 2 is detached from the bag body 2, the stitching portion 2b of the bag body 2 engaged with the slit 4c of the plate 4 resists the resistance due to the engagement of the slit 4c. The engagement is released by moving to the open end on the side 4b side and removing from the slit 4c.

  FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a use state of the cleaning tool of Embodiment 1, and FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing another use state. FIG. 10 shows a state where the ceiling of the bathroom is cleaned with a cleaning tool in which the extension tool 6 is connected to the handle 5. FIG. 11 shows a state in which the inner surface of the bathtub is cleaned with a cleaning tool from which the extension tool 6 has been removed. Since the fiber material 1 made of microfiber is excellent in water absorption and divergence, it is possible to effectively prevent generation of mold by wiping off water droplets such as a ceiling and a side wall of a bathroom.

Embodiment 2
12 is a partial cross-sectional front view showing the cleaning tool of the second embodiment according to the present invention, FIG. 13 is a plan view of the bag support of the second embodiment, and FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XIV-XIV in FIG. FIG. 15 is a bottom view of the bag support of the second embodiment.

  The cleaning tool of the second embodiment has the same basic configuration as the cleaning tool of the first embodiment. A bag body 10 provided with the fiber material 1 on the surface and a bag support body 11 that can be inserted into and removed from the bag body 10 are provided. The bag support 11 has flexibility, and has a substantially rectangular plate 12 inserted into the bag 10 and a handle 13 connected to the end of the plate 12. Although not shown, the bag body 10 has a predetermined length in the direction in which the bag support 11 is inserted and removed, and the inlet 10a into which the bag support 11 is inserted and removed, as in the cleaning tool of the first embodiment. And a stitched portion 10b obtained by stitching the inner portions of the bag body 10 together.

Next, since the cleaning tool of Embodiment 2 is different from the cleaning tool of Embodiment 1 in the shape and structure of the bag support, the differences will be described.
The plate 12 has an elongated slit 12c in a direction from the side 12a on the side where the handle 13 is provided continuously to the opposite side 12b, and the slit 12c has an open end on the side 12b side. The width of the slit 12c is wider on the side 12b than on the side 12a. The inner edge portion of the slit 12c has a plurality of triangular cutout portions and is uneven. This uneven portion enhances the engaging action of the bag body 10 engaged in the slit 12c with the stitched portion (engaged portion) 10b.
Two reinforcing ribs 12d parallel to the slit 12c are provided on the bottom surface of the plate 12 between the slit 12c and both sides parallel to the slit 12c. Since each rib 12d is formed with a narrow width and a low height on the side close to the side 12b, the rigidity of the plate 12 is larger on the side 12a side than on the side 12b side.

  The handle 13 is a flexible plate, and is provided continuously at the center of the side 12 a of the plate 12 in parallel with the surface of the plate 12. The handle 13 is formed thicker on the opposite side of the connecting portion with the plate 12. Therefore, when the cleaning tool of the second embodiment is pressed against the object to be cleaned, not only the plate 12 but also a portion near the connecting portion of the handle 13 with the plate 12 is bent, so that the cleaning member is cleaned with a small force. Subtle adjustment of the contact pressure hitting the object is possible.

  The handle 13 is connected to a rod 14 having a gripping portion 14a. A pair of engagement pieces 13b, 13b are provided at the end of the handle 13, and engagement holes 14b, 14b that engage with the engagement pieces 13b of the handle 13 are provided at the tip of the rod body 14. When the tip of the rod 14 is inserted into the end of the handle 13, the engagement pieces 13 b of the handle 13 are fitted into the engagement holes 15 b of the rod 14, and the rod 14 is connected without being removed from the handle 13. Is done.

  In the first and second embodiments, the fiber material 1 is provided on the entire surface of the bag bodies 2 and 10. However, a part of the surface of the bag bodies 2 and 10, for example, the plate 4 of the bag support bodies 3 and 11. The fiber material 1 may be provided only in a portion corresponding to one of the twelve surfaces.

  In the first and second embodiments, the engaged portion is formed by the stitched portions 2b and 10b obtained by stitching the inner portions of the bag bodies 2 and 10. For example, when the bag body is made of a nonwoven fabric, The engaged portion may be formed by thermally bonding the inner portion. Further, an engaged portion may be formed by providing a member different from the bag body in combination with the inner portion of the bag body.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the cleaning tool of Embodiment 1 which concerns on this invention. 2 is a plan view of the bag support according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the bag support according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is sectional drawing in the IV-IV line of FIG. FIG. 3 is a plan sectional view of the bag body according to the first embodiment. It is sectional drawing in the VI-VI line of FIG. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of the cleaning tool of the first embodiment. 3 is a side view of the cleaning tool of Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the partial structure of the cleaning tool of Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a usage state of the cleaning tool of the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing another usage state of the cleaning tool of the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional front view showing a cleaning tool of a second embodiment. 6 is a plan view of a bag support according to Embodiment 2. FIG. It is sectional drawing in the XIV-XIV line | wire of FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the bag support according to Embodiment 2. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1 Fiber material (cleaning member)
2 bag body 2b stitching part (engaged part)
3 Bag support 4 Plate (plate-shaped part)
4c Slit (engagement part)
4d protrusion 5 handle 7 hook-and-loop fastener member 10 bag body 10b stitched portion (engaged portion)
11 Bag support 12 Plate (plate-shaped part)
12c Slit (engagement part)
13 patterns

Claims (9)

In a cleaning tool comprising a bag body provided with a cleaning member on the surface, and a bag support body that is detachable with respect to the bag body,
The bag support is elongated in a direction to be inserted into the bag body, and has a slit-shaped engagement portion having one end opened in the direction, and the bag body is an engagement portion of the inserted bag support body. A cleaning tool having an engaged portion that engages with the cleaning tool.   The cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein an inner edge portion of the engaging portion has an uneven shape.   The cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein the engaged portion extends in a direction in which the bag support is inserted.   The cleaning tool according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the engaged portion is a combination of opposing inner portions of the bag body.   The cleaning tool according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the bag body is provided with a hook-and-loop fastener member at a position facing the inner surface of the entrance edge.   The said bag support body has a plate-shaped part, The cleaning tool of any one of Claim 1 to 5 characterized by the above-mentioned.   The cleaning tool according to claim 6, wherein a protrusion is provided on at least one surface of the plate-like portion.   The said bag support body has flexibility, and has a board inserted in the inside of the said bag body, and the handle | steering_paper connected to the edge part of this board, The Claim 6 or 7 characterized by the above-mentioned. The cleaning tool described.   The cleaning tool according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the cleaning member is provided on a part of or the entire surface of the bag body.

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