JP2017008267A - Cartridge detergent - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cartridge detergent which, in an initial stage of a cleaning process, can supply a detergent solution of a special composition into an automatic dishwasher, and thereafter can supply a detergent solution of a usual composition.SOLUTION: Provided is a cartridge detergent for an automatic dishwasher which employs a system for supplying a content while dissolving the same by injecting water onto a supply port part thereof by installing a water-insoluble container having a supply port of the content and disposing the supply port part in a downward direction. The container comprises a container body, an inner lid body and an outer lid body. The contents comprise a detergent composition comprising a solid material formed in a prescribed shape, a granular material or a powdery material, and a washability reinforcement comprising a solid material formed in a prescribed shape, a granular material or a powdery material. In the container body is stored the detergent composition and in the inner lid body is stored the washability reinforcement. Between the container body and the inner lid body is provided a partition for preventing migration of the detergent composition or the washability reinforcement.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a cartridge cleaning agent.

In recent years, automatic dishwashers have been used in hotels, restaurants, and the like from the viewpoint of labor shortages and hygiene management. Conventionally, a detergent composition used in such an automatic dishwasher includes various components in order to exert various functions such as washing, bleaching, and sterilization.

Cleaning compositions used in automatic dishwashers are often used in the form of cartridge cleaning agents.
Patent Documents 1 and 2 describe examples of cartridge cleaning agents.
When cleaning tableware or the like using the cartridge cleaning agent, the supply port portion is faced downward and fixed to the cleaning agent fixing portion of the automatic dishwashing machine.
The water sprayed from the injector enters the cartridge through the supply port, dissolves the cleaning composition in the cartridge, and supplies the cleaning solution containing the cleaning composition to the automatic dishwasher from the supply port. Is done.

Japanese Patent Publication No.59-004480 Japanese National Patent Publication No. 04-504271

In the conventional cartridge cleaner as described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, the composition of the cleaner composition contained in the cartridge is uniform, and the cleaner having the same composition from the initial stage to the final stage of the cleaning process The composition is fed into an automatic dishwasher.

When a cartridge cleaner is used in a washing process by an automatic dishwasher, a cleaning solution of a special composition is supplied to the automatic dishwasher as part of the washing process, and then the normal composition washing is performed. A step may be required to allow the agent solution to be supplied to the automatic dishwasher.
For example, in order to sterilize microorganisms attached to the wall surface of an automatic dishwasher and suppress growth, it may be required to supply a component that functions as a sterilizing agent in the initial stage of the cleaning process.
In addition, it may be required to supply a chelating agent at an initial stage of the cleaning process for the purpose of removing scale adhered to the wall surface of the automatic dishwasher.

The conventional cartridge cleaning agent cannot cope with such an application that requires supplying a cleaning solution having a special composition only in a part of the cleaning process. A separate operation is required for the operator to manually add the necessary components, and an operation that is contrary to the purpose of the originally time-consuming process of automatic washing using an automatic dishwasher has been performed.

The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and a detergent solution having a special composition can be supplied into an automatic dishwasher at an early stage of the washing process. It is an object of the present invention to provide a cartridge cleaning agent capable of supplying a cleaning agent solution to an automatic dishwasher.

In order to achieve the above object, the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention comprises a water-insoluble container having a content supply port, the supply port being directed downward, and water being jetted into the supply port. A cartridge cleaning agent for an automatic dishwasher that supplies a product while melting it, the container comprising a container body, an inner lid body, and an outer lid body, wherein the contents are molded into a predetermined shape A cleaning composition comprising a solid body, a granular body or a powdery body, and a detergency enhancer consisting of a solid body, a granular body or a powdered body formed into a predetermined shape. A cleaning agent composition is contained, the detergency enhancer is accommodated in the inner lid, and the cleaning composition or the detergency is interposed between the container body and the inner lid. A partition that prevents the transfer of the reinforcing agent is provided. .

The solid body in the present invention means a spherical composition having a diameter of 5 cm or more in the cleaning composition or a composition containing 80% by mass or more of the same volume, and a detergency enhancer having a spherical shape having a diameter of 5 mm or more. Or the thing containing 80 mass% or more of the thing of the volume equivalent to it. In addition, the granular material does not correspond to the above-described conditions of the solid body, and means a spherical body having a diameter of 0.1 mm or more or containing 80% by mass or more, and a powdery body has a diameter of 0 .Spherical having a spherical shape of 1 mm or more or an equivalent volume is less than 80% by mass.
As for the dosage form of the cleaning composition in this invention and a detergency enhancer, both a granular body is preferable rather than a powder form, and a solid body is more preferable than a granular form. When it is a solid, separation of the cleaning composition and the cleaning enhancer is most easily achieved.

In the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention, the container composition contains the cleaning composition, and the inner lid contains the cleaning enhancer. When water is sprayed into the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention, the water dissolves the cleaning composition in the container body, and the solution in which the cleaning composition is dissolved enters the inner lid, and the detergency enhancing agent in the inner lid is added. When dissolved, a detergent solution having a special composition containing both the detergent composition and the detergent enhancer is fed into the automatic dishwasher.

When water is sprayed into the cartridge cleaning agent and all of the cleaning enhancement agent in the inner lid is consumed, the cleaning solution of the normal composition containing only the cleaning composition is then stored in the automatic dishwasher. Will be supplied.
That is, when the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention is used, after the cartridge cleaning agent is installed in an automatic dishwasher, cleaning of a special composition containing both the cleaning composition and the cleaning enhancer is included in the initial stage of the cleaning process. The agent solution can be supplied into the automatic dishwasher, and after the initial stage, the detergent solution having the normal composition can be supplied into the automatic dishwasher.
No special operation is required in the process of switching the composition of the cleaning solution, so there is no need for extra work, and a special composition that contains both the cleaning composition and the cleaning enhancer is included in the initial stage of the cleaning process. A detergent solution of composition can be fed into an automatic dishwasher.

In order to exert such characteristics, the inner lid of the cartridge cleaning agent is used so that when the water is sprayed into the cartridge cleaning agent, all of the cleaning enhancer in the inner lid is consumed first. It is preferable to adjust the amount of the detergency enhancer to be accommodated in the body and the solubility of the detergency enhancer in water.

In the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention, the inner lid body has a through hole for allowing the jet water to pass therethrough, and includes a mounting portion for mounting the cleaning enhancer, and the mounting portion Is provided with an opening for draining the cleaning liquid to the outside of the container, and a cover for covering the mounting portion for holding the detergency enhancer inside the inner lid. The lid is configured to block the space inside and outside the container until use and to be removed when used, and is preferably made of a film-like member or a hard member.

In the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention, a member for spatially blocking the contents is necessary, and the jetting water is allowed to pass through, and the cleaning liquid in contact with the cleaning composition and the cleaning enhancer is discharged out of the container. A member is also required. Therefore, in the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention, the inner lid formed with the through hole for allowing the jet water to pass through and the opening for draining the cleaning liquid to the outside of the container, and the outer lid for blocking the space inside and outside the container until use And are provided.
The inner lid may be fixed to the container body or may be removable. Further, the through hole may be one large through hole, or a plurality of small through holes may be formed. If necessary, a water-soluble film may be attached so that the contents do not spill during installation.

In the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention, it is desirable that the inner lid is provided with a partition member for restricting the movement of the cleaning enhancer.
By restricting the movement of the detergency enhancing agent by the partition member, each detergency enhancing agent can be uniformly dissolved.

In the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention, the ratio of the cleaning enhancer to the total amount of the cleaning composition and the cleaning enhancer is preferably 0.1 to 30% by mass, 10% by mass is more desirable.
When the amount of the detergency enhancer is within the above range, the amount of the detergency enhancer is consumed at an early stage because the amount of the detergency enhancer is small. That is, the cleaning enhancer can be supplied into the automatic dishwasher only at a fairly early stage in the cleaning process.

In the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention, the cleaning enhancer includes an enzyme, a chelating agent, an oxygen bleach, a bleach activator, a disinfectant, a potassium peroxomonosulfate preparation, a polymer dispersant, and a surface active agent. It is desirable to contain at least one compound selected from the group consisting of agents.
These compounds are suitable as detergency enhancers in the cartridge cleaner of the present invention, since they have unique effects when used at the initial stage of the detergency step as detergency enhancers. The specific effect obtained when each compound is used will be described in detail later.

In the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention, the cleaning component constituting the cleaning composition is selected from the group consisting of surfactants, alkali metal hydroxides, carbonates, alkali metal silicates, water-soluble polymers, and chelating agents. It is desirable to contain at least one of the above.
When the cleaning composition comprises the above components, sufficient cleaning power can be obtained as a cartridge cleaning agent for an automatic dishwasher.

In the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention, it is desirable that the same component is contained in the cleaning composition and the cleaning enhancer.
When the same component is contained, cleaning can be performed by increasing the concentration of the component in the initial stage of the cleaning process, and lowering the concentration of the component after the initial stage. The cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention can be used particularly suitably for an object to be cleaned in which it is effective to apply such a concentration change.

In the cartridge cleaner of the present invention, a detergent solution having a special composition can be supplied into the automatic dishwasher at an early stage of the cleaning process, and thereafter, a detergent solution having a normal composition can be supplied to the automatic dishwasher. .

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view schematically showing an embodiment of a container constituting the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing one embodiment of an inner lid body constituting the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing an embodiment of the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing another embodiment of the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing still another embodiment of the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing still another embodiment of the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention. FIG. 7A is a conceptual diagram schematically showing another embodiment of the inner lid constituting the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention, and FIG. 7B is an inner lid shown in FIG. 7A. FIG. 7C is a conceptual diagram schematically showing a state in which a solid body detergency enhancer is accommodated in the body, and FIG. 7C is a film member as an outer lid body on the back surface of the inner lid body shown in FIG. It is a conceptual diagram which shows typically the state which adhere | attached. FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing still another embodiment of the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention. 9A to 9C are cross-sectional views schematically showing a cleaning agent solution obtained when water is jetted onto the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described. However, the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments, and can be applied with appropriate modifications without departing from the scope of the present invention.

The cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention is a system in which a water-insoluble container having a content supply port is installed with the supply port facing downward, and water is injected into the supply port while melting the content. A cartridge cleaner for an automatic dishwasher, wherein the container comprises a container body, an inner lid body, and an outer lid body, and the contents are a solid body, a granular body, or a powder formed into a predetermined shape. A detergent composition comprising a solid body and a detergency enhancer comprising a solid body, a granular body or a powder body molded into a predetermined shape, and the container body contains the detergent composition. The inner lid contains the detergency enhancer, and prevents the detergent composition or the detergency enhancer from moving between the container body and the inner lid. A partition is provided.

As described in the prior art, the cartridge cleaner of the present invention is a cartridge cleaner for an automatic dishwasher used in a hotel or a restaurant.
In the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention, the cleaning composition is contained in the container body, the detergency enhancer is contained in the inner lid body, and between the container body and the inner lid body, Although the partition which prevents the movement of a cleaning composition or a cleaning enhancer is provided, the following can be considered as the embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention will be described.
In the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention, the detergency enhancing agent is accommodated in the inner lid. The detergency enhancer is a component that exhibits an effect when supplied in the initial stage of the cleaning process.
Examples of components contained in the detergency enhancer include enzymes, chelating agents, oxygen bleaches, bleach activators, potassium peroxomonosulfate formulations, polymer dispersants, and surfactants.
Hereinafter, further specific examples of each detergency enhancer and effects obtained by using each detergency enhancer will be described.

When the component contained in the detergency enhancer is an enzyme, examples of the enzyme include amylase, lipase, and protease. One of these enzymes may be used, or two or more may be used in combination.
When an enzyme is used as a detergency enhancer, organic substances adhering to the inner surface of the automatic dishwasher can be decomposed and removed in the initial stage of the washing process. In addition, organic substances in the cleaning solution can be decomposed at an initial stage of the cleaning process. Furthermore, the cleaning power of the cleaning agent solution can be further increased, and organic contaminants can be removed from the dishes at the initial stage of the cleaning process.

When the component contained in the detergency enhancer is a chelating agent, examples of the chelating agent include ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), hydroxyethylethylenediaminetriacetic acid (HEDTA), nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA), and diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA). 2-phosphonobutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid, ethylenediaminesuccinic acid (EDDS), hydroxyethyliminodiacetic acid (HIDA), glutamic acid diacetic acid (GLDA), methylglycine diacetic acid (MGDA), aspartic acid diacetic acid ( ASDA), tripolyphosphoric acid, citric acid, malic acid, gluconic acid, and salts thereof (sodium salt, potassium salt, etc.) are preferred. Among these chelating agents, one type may be used, or two or more types may be used in combination.
When a chelating agent is used as the cleaning enhancer, the scale attached to the inner surface of the automatic dishwasher can be removed in the initial stage of the cleaning process. Further, the cleaning power of the cleaning agent solution can be further increased, and mineral stains, milk component stains, and lipstick stains can be removed from the dishes at the initial stage of the washing process.

When the component contained in the detergency enhancer is an oxygen bleach, an example of the oxygen bleach is sodium percarbonate.
When an oxygen bleach is used as the cleaning enhancer, organic substances adhering to the inner surface of the automatic dishwasher can be decomposed and removed in the initial stage of the cleaning process. Further, the cleaning power of the cleaning agent solution can be further increased, and pigment stains and organic stains can be removed from the dishes at the initial stage of the cleaning process.

When the component contained in the detergency enhancer is a bleach activator, an example of the bleach activator is tetraacetylethylenediamine (TAED).
When a bleach activator is used as a detergency enhancer in combination with a detergent containing an oxygen bleach, organic substances adhering to the inner surface of the automatic dishwasher can be decomposed and removed in the initial stage of the washing process. Further, the cleaning power of the cleaning agent solution can be further increased, and pigment stains and organic stains can be removed from the dishes at the initial stage of the cleaning process.

When the component contained in the detergency enhancer is a disinfectant, examples of the disinfectant include alkylimidazolines, biguanide derivatives (polyhexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride, etc.), cationic surfactants (alkyltrimethylammonium salts, dialkyls) Dimethylammonium salt, alkyldimethyl benzalkonium chloride, preferably halide, especially chloride, bromide), alkylpolyaminoethylglycine hydrochloride, alkyldiaminoethylglycine hydrochloride, alkyldiaminoethylglycine sodium, benzisothiazolone, 2- (Thiocyanomethylthio) benzthiazole, paraben and the like can be mentioned. Among these disinfectants, one type may be used, or two or more types may be used in combination.
When a disinfectant is used as the cleaning enhancer, microorganisms adhering to the inner surface of the automatic dishwasher can be disinfected in the initial stage of the cleaning process, and growth can be suppressed. In addition, microorganisms in the cleaning agent solution can be sterilized at the initial stage of the cleaning process to suppress growth.

Potassium peroxomonosulfate is a mixture of potassium peroxomonosulfate and sodium chloride. When water is present, potassium peroxomonosulfate reacts with sodium chloride to generate hypochlorous acid, which is caused by hypochlorous acid. Sterilization and bleaching action are demonstrated.
In the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention, when the component contained in the cleaning enhancer is a potassium peroxomonosulfate preparation, there are two modes.
Both potassium peroxomonosulfate and sodium chloride may be contained in the inner lid, or potassium peroxomonosulfate is contained in the inner lid, and sodium chloride is contained in the container body together with the cleaning composition. May be. In any embodiment, when jetting water is sprayed onto the cartridge cleaning agent, an aqueous solution in which potassium peroxomonosulfate and sodium chloride are mixed is generated, and potassium peroxomonosulfate and sodium chloride react to produce hypochlorous acid. Generates and exhibits bactericidal and bleaching action with hypochlorous acid.
In the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention, it is assumed that potassium peroxomonosulfate and sodium chloride react to generate hypochlorous acid at the initial stage of the cleaning process, but this reaction does not occur after the initial stage. For this reason, it is desirable that potassium peroxomonosulfate and sodium chloride are contained in equivalent amounts in the cartridge cleaning agent, but potassium peroxomonosulfate is contained in the inner lid, and sodium chloride is contained in the cleaning agent in the container body. When stored with the composition, potassium peroxomonosulfate in the inner lid is consumed first, leaving sodium chloride in excess. For this reason, a form in which both potassium peroxomonosulfate and sodium chloride are housed in the inner lid is desirable.
When the potassium peroxomonosulfate preparation is used as the cleaning enhancer, organic substances adhering to the inner surface of the automatic dishwasher can be decomposed and removed in the initial stage of the cleaning process. Further, the cleaning power of the cleaning agent solution can be further increased, and pigment stains and organic stains can be removed from the dishes at the initial stage of the cleaning process.

When the component contained in the detergency enhancer is a polymer dispersant, examples of the polymer dispersant include polyacrylic acid, polyaconitic acid, polyitaconic acid, polycitraconic acid, polyfumaric acid, polymaleic acid, polymethaconic acid, Poly-α-hydroxyacrylic acid, polyvinylphosphonic acid, sulfonated polymaleic acid, maleic anhydride diisobutylene copolymer, maleic anhydride styrene copolymer, maleic anhydride methyl vinyl ether copolymer, maleic anhydride ethylene copolymer , Maleic anhydride ethylene cross-linked copolymer, maleic anhydride acrylic acid copolymer, maleic anhydride vinyl acetate copolymer, maleic anhydride acrylonitrile copolymer, maleic anhydride acrylic acid ester copolymer, maleic anhydride Butadiene copolymer, maleic anhydride isopate Copolymer, poly-β-ketocarboxylic acid derived from maleic anhydride and carbon monoxide, itaconic acid, ethylene copolymer, itaconic acid aconitic acid copolymer, itaconic acid maleic acid copolymer, itaconic acid acrylic Examples thereof include acid copolymers, methylene malonate copolymers, fumaric acid itaconate copolymers, ethylene glycol ethylene terephthalate copolymers, vinyl pyrrolidone vinyl acetate copolymers, and metal salts thereof. Among these polymer dispersants, one type may be used, or two or more types may be used in combination.
When a polymer dispersant is used as the cleaning enhancer, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of scale on the inner surface of the automatic dishwasher in the initial stage of the cleaning process. In addition, it is possible to further enhance the cleaning power of the cleaning agent solution in the initial stage of the cleaning process, and to remove particulate dirt from the tableware. Furthermore, it is possible to easily incorporate dirt into the cleaning agent solution in the initial stage of the cleaning process, and to prevent the dirt transferred into the cleaning agent solution from reattaching to the tableware.

When the component contained in the detergency enhancer is a surfactant, examples of the surfactant are preferably nonionic surfactants and anionic surfactants, but amphoteric surfactants may be used. Good.
Nonionic surfactants include, for example, polyoxyalkylene alkyl ethers, pluronic block polymers, reverse pluronic block polymers, tetronic block polymers, reverse tetronic block polymers, polyoxyalkylene alkyl phenyl ethers, and fatty acid alkanols. Amide, polyoxyalkylene fatty acid alkanolamide, polyoxyalkylene fatty acid ester, polyoxyalkylene sorbitan fatty acid ester, polyglycerin fatty acid ester, sorbitan fatty acid ester, sucrose fatty acid ester, alkyl polyglycoside, polyoxyethylene methyl ether fatty acid ester, and One or more nonionic surfactants selected from the group consisting of polyoxyalkylene alkylamines It can be mentioned.
Examples of anionic surfactants include fatty acid salts, alkyl ether carboxylates, alkane sulfonates, α-olefin sulfonates, α-sulfomethyl ester salts, alkyl benzene sulfonates, alkyl succinates, and alkyl sulfate salts. And alkyl ether sulfate salts.
Examples of amphoteric surfactants include alkylaminobetaines, alkylamidobetaines, and alkylaminosulfobetaines.
One of these surfactants may be used, or two or more thereof may be used in combination.
When a surfactant is used as the cleaning enhancer, dirt attached to the inner surface of the automatic dishwasher can be removed in the initial stage of the cleaning process. In addition, it is possible to further enhance the cleaning power of the cleaning agent solution in the initial stage of the cleaning process, and to remove fine particle dirt and oily dirt from the tableware.

In the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention, the cleaning components constituting the cleaning composition contained in the container body include surfactants, alkali metal hydroxides, carbonates, alkali metal silicates, water-soluble polymers and chelates. It is desirable to contain at least one selected from the group consisting of agents.
In addition, in the detergent composition, examples of components contained in the detergent enhancer, enzymes, chelating agents, oxygen bleaches, bleach activators, potassium peroxomonosulfate formulations, polymer dispersants, And surfactant may be contained.

As the surfactant contained in the cleaning composition constituting the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention, nonionic surfactants and anionic surfactants are preferably used, but amphoteric surfactants may be used. Specifically, the surfactants listed as usable as a detergency enhancer can be used.

Examples of the alkali metal hydroxide contained in the cleaning composition constituting the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention include sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide. Examples of the carbonate include sodium carbonate and potassium carbonate. , Sodium hydrogen carbonate, potassium hydrogen carbonate and the like. Examples of the alkali metal silicate include sodium orthosilicate, sodium metasilicate, sodium metasilicate pentahydrate or 9 hydrate, etc. Examples thereof include aminocarboxylates (methyl glycine diacetate, glutamate diacetate, nitrilotriacetate, ethylenediaminetetraacetate), organic acids (citric acid, malic acid, gluconic acid) and the like. The chelating agent as a salt is preferably a sodium salt or a potassium salt. Examples of the water-soluble polymer include acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or maleic acid alone or a copolymer, a polymer of these with an olefin, and a polymer having a sulfone group in the side chain. When they are salts, sodium salts, potassium salts, and ethanolamine salts are particularly preferably used.

These surfactants, alkali metal hydroxides, carbonates, alkali metal silicates, water-soluble polymers, and chelating agents may be used alone or in combination of two or more.
It is desirable that the phosphate as a chelating agent is not blended or only in a small amount, and the environmental load is reduced by mainly using the non-phosphate chelating agent.

In the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention, the cleaning composition is composed of a solid body, a granular body or a powdery body molded into a predetermined shape, and the detergency enhancer is a solid body, a granular body or a molded body molded into a predetermined shape. It consists of a powdery body, and the said detergent composition is accommodated in the said container main body while the said detergent enhancement agent is accommodated in the said inner cover body.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view schematically showing an example of a container constituting a cartridge cleaning agent according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing an embodiment of an inner lid body constituting the cartridge cleaning agent shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, the container constituting the cartridge cleaning agent 10 according to this embodiment includes a container main body 11, an inner lid body 12, and an outer lid body 13.
The container body 11 has a so-called funnel shape in which the diameter of the lower portion of the cylindrical container is gradually reduced, and a screw 110a for screwing the inner lid body 12 is formed in the cylindrical member 11a having a small diameter at the bottom. Has been. Although not illustrated, in the present invention, the cylindrical member 11a may be configured to fix the inner lid body by a fitting type by a claw structure instead of screwing.

The inner lid body 12 has a bottomed cylindrical shape, and in the bottom portion 12b, a cylindrical member 12d for allowing the jet water to pass, a cleaning composition 20 and a cleaning enhancer 21 (see FIG. 3) are dissolved. Two openings 12 a for allowing the agent solution to pass therethrough are provided, and a screw 120 a for screwing into the cylindrical member 11 a of the container body 11 is provided on the inner wall of the cylindrical portion 12 c of the inner lid body 12.
A portion for placing the cleaning enhancer including the opening 12 a and the bottom 12 b is a placement portion in the inner lid body 12.
Although two openings 12a are shown in FIG. 2, the number of openings 12a may be one or two or more.
Since the inner lid body 12 only needs to be fixed by fitting into the cylindrical member 11a, the cylindrical member 11a of the container main body 11 and the inner lid body 12 may not be provided with the screw 110a or the screw 120a. In that case, if the nail | claw part is formed in the inner cover body 12 and the receiving structure of the nail | claw is formed in the direction of the cylinder member 11a, it can fix after inserting the inner cover body 12. FIG.

Further, the inner lid body 12 is further provided with an inner cylinder 12e, and is configured so that the detergency enhancing agent 21 can be accommodated in the inner cylinder 12e. An annular cover portion 14 is provided for holding in a state of being accommodated inside.
The cover portion 14 constituting the inner lid body 12 is configured by a member 14a having an opening in a net shape or a plate shape so that water can pass except for a portion overlapping with the cylindrical member 12d. Is provided with a support member 14b for supporting and fixing a member 14a having an opening in a net shape or a plate shape. Although not shown, the support member 14b is attached to the periphery of the upper surface of the inner cylinder 12e with an adhesive in a state where the detergency enhancer 21 is accommodated in the inner lid body 12, or a nail The detergency-strengthening agent 21 is held inside the inner lid body 12 (inside the inner cylinder 12e), and can be separated from the detergent composition 20 existing in the upper part.

The inner lid body is not limited to the above structure as long as it has a structure in which the detergency-strengthening agent is held and the jet water passes. Accordingly, the cylindrical member 12d and the inner cylinder 12e may be coupled to the cover portion 14, and the cylindrical member 12d and the inner cylinder 12e may be members independent of other members, or may have a structure without the inner cylinder 12e. .
When the detergency enhancer is a granular material or a solid body, the cover portion 14 may be a net having a roughness that does not leak the corresponding detergency enhancer. If there is no leakage, slits may be formed in the cylindrical member 12d and the inner cylinder 12e, the mesh may be formed, or the frames may be formed at appropriate intervals. Moreover, a rod-shaped thing may be provided instead of the inner cylinder 12e.
Further, the container body, the inner lid body, and the outer lid body may be formed by integrally molding two or more members. Specifically, for example, a structure in which an inner lid and a cover portion and an inner lid and an outer lid portion are coupled by a hinge may be used.

The outer lid 13 plays a role of blocking the space inside and outside the container until use, and is configured to be removed during use.
In FIG. 1, the outer lid body 13 is also provided with a screw 130 a and is screwed into the inner lid body 12. However, like the inner lid body, the screw 130 a is not provided, and the inner lid body 12 has a nail. A receiving structure may be formed, and shallow claws may be formed and fitted into the outer lid body 13.

The container body 11, the inner lid body 12, and the outer lid body 13 are made of plastic such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and PET. In particular, the outer lid body 13 is preferably a fitting type, and for that purpose, a rigid member is used. Is preferred.
In addition, the outer cover body 13 is comprised by the film-like member, and may be adhere | attached on the inner cover body 12 with the adhesive agent which can be peeled off at the time of use.

FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing an embodiment of the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention.
In this embodiment, the cleaning composition 20 is a solid body solidified in the shape of the container body 11, while the cleaning enhancer 21 is made of a powder and the cleaning enhancer 21 made of a powder. Is placed inside the inner lid body 12 and is configured not to be scattered outside the inner lid body 12 by the cover portion 14. Since the cleaning enhancer 21 is a powder, a fine mesh member is also provided in the opening 12a so as not to scatter from the opening 12a provided in the bottom 12b.
In the cartridge cleaning agent 10 shown in FIG. 3, the cleaning composition 20 and the cleaning enhancer 21 are separated by the cover part 14, and the cleaning enhancer 21 and the cleaning composition 20 dissolved in water are used. It can be well fed into the detergent solution. In addition, although it is hard to understand in FIG. 3, the cleaning composition 20 is naturally not accommodated inside the cylindrical member 12d. The same applies to the cartridge cleaning agent of FIGS.

FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing another embodiment of the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention.
In this embodiment, the cleaning composition 22 is a granular body, while the cleaning enhancer 23 is made of a solid body molded into a predetermined shape, and the cleaning enhancer 23 made of a solid body is an inner lid. It is placed inside the body 12 and is held inside by the cover part 14.
Also in the cartridge cleaning agent 15 shown in FIG. 4, the cleaning composition 22 and the cleaning enhancer 23 are separated by the cover portion 14 and are not in direct contact with each other.

FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing still another embodiment of the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention.
In this embodiment, the cleaning composition 22 and the cleaning enhancer 24 are both in the form of granules, but the cleaning enhancer 24 made of granules is placed inside the inner lid body 12 and covered. It is held inside by the part 14. Also in the cartridge cleaning agent 16 shown in FIG. 5, the cleaning composition 22 and the cleaning enhancer 24 are separated by the cover part 14 and are not in direct contact with each other.

FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing still another embodiment of the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention.
In this embodiment, the cleaning composition 22 is a granular body, while the cleaning enhancer 21 is a powder, and the cleaning enhancer 21 made of a powder is inside the inner lid 12. And is held inside by the cover portion 14. Also in the cartridge cleaning agent 17 shown in FIG. 6, the cleaning composition 22 and the cleaning enhancer 21 are separated by the cover portion 14 and are not in direct contact with each other.
Thus, the detergency enhancer and the detergency composition are separated by the cover part constituting the inner lid, and the detergency enhancer and the detergency composition do not come into direct contact.

FIG. 7A is a conceptual diagram schematically showing another embodiment of the inner lid constituting the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention, and FIG. 7B is an inner lid shown in FIG. 7A. FIG. 7C is a conceptual diagram schematically showing a state in which a solid body detergency enhancer is accommodated in the body, and FIG. 7C is a film member as an outer lid body on the back surface of the inner lid body shown in FIG. It is a conceptual diagram which shows typically the state which adhere | attached.

The inner lid body 32 shown in FIG. 7 (a) has a bottomed cylindrical shape, and a cylindrical member 32d for allowing spray water to pass therethrough, a cleaning composition 20 (see FIG. 8), and cleaning properties are provided in the bottom portion 32b. An opening 32a is provided for allowing the cleaning liquid in which the reinforcing agent 23 (see FIG. 7B) is dissolved to pass through. The inner wall of the cylindrical portion 32c of the inner lid body 32 is connected to the cylindrical member 11a of the container main body 11. A screw 320a for screwing is provided.
A portion for placing the cleaning enhancer including the opening 32 a and the bottom 32 b is a placement portion in the inner lid body 32.
The bottom 32b has a mesh shape, and a large number of openings 32a are formed. When the bottom 32b is mesh-shaped and a large number of openings 32a are formed, there is an advantage that the cleaning solution easily passes through the bottom of the inner lid body and is uniformly discharged.

Further, the inner lid 32 is further provided with an inner cylinder 32e so that the cleaning enhancer 23 can be accommodated in the inner cylinder 32e (see FIG. 7B).
The detergency enhancer accommodated in the inner lid 32 is preferably a solid detergency enhancer 23 having a size that does not fall from the mesh-shaped opening 32a of the bottom 32b.
Further, in the inner cylinder 32e of the inner lid body 32, partition members 32f for restricting the movement of the solid body cleaning enhancer 23 are provided at a plurality of locations, and the space in the inner cylinder 32e is partitioned. ing. It is desirable that the interval between the partition members 32f be determined so that the solid-state detergency enhancer enters between the partition members 32f. By restricting the movement of the solid-state detergency enhancer 23 in this manner, each detergency enhancer can be uniformly dissolved.

In addition, it is desirable that the partitioning by the partitioning member 32f is not performed so that the space in the inner cylinder 32e is completely partitioned but is loosely partitioned. “Loosely” means that the space inside the inner cylinder 32e is partitioned to the extent that the movement of the solid body cleaning enhancer 23 is restricted by the partition member 32f, while the partition member 32f and the inner wall of the inner cylinder 32e are separated. It means that a space is provided between the partition member 32f and the outer wall of the cylindrical member 32d, and a liquid such as water or cleaning liquid can freely move between the inner cylinders 32e. In such a state, even if a liquid such as water or a cleaning liquid is jetted to a specific part, the liquid does not bias in the inner cylinder 32e, so that only the specific detergency enhancer 23 is dissolved. It is prevented.

Moreover, as shown in FIG.7 (b), in order to hold | maintain the detergency enhancer 23 in the state accommodated in the inside of the inner cylinder 32e, the annular-shaped cover part 34 is provided.
Although the role of the cover part 34 is the same as that of the cover part 14 shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 7B shows a cover part in which the shape of the opening 34a is different as the form of the cover part. Further, the cover portion 34 does not have a portion corresponding to the support member of the cover portion 14 shown in FIG.
Although not shown, a step may be provided on the upper surface of the cylindrical member 32d so that the step and the through hole 34c in the center of the cover 34 are engaged with each other to prevent the position of the cover 34 from being displaced. .
Further, instead of the partition member 32f provided in the inner lid body 32, a partition member is provided on the surface of the cover portion 34 on the side of the inner lid body so that the space in the inner cylinder 32e can be partitioned when the cover portion 34 is covered. You may do it.

FIG. 7C shows a state in which a film member 33 as an outer lid is bonded to the back surface of the inner lid 32 shown in FIG.
The film member 33 may be adhered to the inner lid 32 with an adhesive that can be peeled off when the cartridge cleaning agent is used. The film member 33 can be peeled by grasping the protruding portion 33a to which the adhesive is not applied by hand. Alternatively, the film member may be a water-soluble film so that the film member is not dissolved by contact with water.

FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing still another embodiment of the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention.
The cartridge cleaning agent 18 shown in FIG. 8 uses the inner lid body 32 and the cover portion 34 shown in FIG. 7B as the inner lid body and the cover portion in the cartridge cleaning agent shown in FIG. The agent 23 is placed inside the inner lid 32. A film member 33 as an outer lid is bonded to the back surface of the inner lid 32.
Also in this embodiment, the detergency enhancer and the detergency composition are separated by the cover part constituting the inner lid body, and the detergency enhancer and the detergency composition are not in direct contact. Further, the space inside and outside the container is blocked by the film member as the outer lid until use.

A state in which a cleaning agent solution having a special composition can be supplied in the initial stage of the cleaning process using the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
9A to 9C are cross-sectional views schematically showing a cleaning agent solution obtained when water is jetted onto the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention.
The cartridge cleaning agent is a cartridge cleaning agent 18 having the form shown in FIG.

FIG. 9A schematically shows a state immediately after the cartridge cleaning agent is installed in the automatic dishwasher, that is, in the initial stage of the cleaning process.
When the cartridge cleaning agent is used, the jet water 60 passes through the space between the cylindrical members 32d, reaches the cleaning composition 20 accommodated in the container body, and is cleaned with the cleaning composition 20 dissolved therein. The agent solution 61 is generated.
The cleaning agent solution 61 enters the inner lid 32 through the opening 34a of the cover part 34, dissolves the cleaning enhancer 23, and generates a cleaning solution 62 containing the cleaning composition and the cleaning enhancer. .
A special composition in which the detergent solution 62 falls down from the opening 32a at the bottom of the inner lid 32 and flows into the washing tank of the automatic dishwasher, and contains a large amount of detergency enhancer in the initial stage of the washing process. The detergent solution is introduced into an automatic dishwasher.

FIG. 9B schematically shows a state after a while from the stage shown in FIG. As the spray water 60 is sprayed, the cleaning composition 20 and the cleaning enhancer 23 dissolve and the amount decreases. As the amount of detergency enhancer decreases, the amount of detergency enhancer contained in the finally obtained detergent solution decreases. FIG. 9B schematically shows a difference in the amount of the cleaning enhancer contained in the cleaning solution by making the hatching of the cleaning solution 63 thinner than that of the cleaning solution 62 shown in FIG. ing.

FIG. 9C schematically shows a state after the detergency enhancer is completely dissolved and consumed. As the jet water 60 is jetted, a detergent solution 61 in which the detergent composition 20 is dissolved is generated. And this detergent solution 61 flows into the washing tank of an automatic dishwasher as a detergent solution finally obtained as it is. That is, after the initial stage of the cleaning process, a cleaning solution of a normal composition that does not contain a cleaning enhancer is introduced into the automatic dishwasher.

In the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention, the same component may be contained in the cleaning composition and the cleaning enhancer. When the same component is contained, cleaning can be performed by increasing the concentration of the component in the initial stage of the cleaning process and lowering the concentration of the component from the initial stage after completion of the initial stage. The cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention can be used particularly suitably for an object to be cleaned in which it is effective to apply such a concentration change.

In addition, the detergent composition and the detergency enhancer are blended with inorganic salts, excipients, lubricants, binding aids, etc. used in the preparation of general detergent compositions within a range that does not hinder the properties. May be. Examples of these components include anhydrous sodium sulfate, sodium sulfate decahydrate (sodium salt), potassium sulfate, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, silicon dioxide (silica), and the like.

The ratio of the cleaning enhancer to the total amount of the cleaning composition and the cleaning enhancer is preferably 0.1 to 30% by mass, and more preferably 0.5 to 10% by mass.
By making the ratio of the cleaning enhancer relatively small, the cleaning enhancer can be supplied into the automatic dishwasher in the initial stage of the cleaning process.

When manufacturing the cleaning composition, first, water and raw materials of the cleaning composition other than water are mixed by stirring to prepare a slurry liquid, and then the slurry liquid is put into a container body constituting the cartridge cleaning agent. And cool to solidify.

Specifically, first, after adding the raw material of the cleaning composition other than water to water, the slurry liquid containing water and the cleaning composition is prepared by maintaining at 30 to 90 ° C. and stirring.
The amount of the raw material for the cleaning composition other than water is preferably 50 to 95% by mass with respect to the total amount of the slurry. Thereby, a detergent composition having a sufficiently high detergency can be obtained.

Next, the slurry liquid is charged into the container body, and then the slurry liquid is allowed to solidify at room temperature for 1 to 24 hours to produce a cleaning composition comprising a solid body solidified in the shape of the container body. . When the slurry is put into another container having a predetermined shape and solidified, a solid body having the shape of the container is obtained.
When preparing a cleaning composition comprising granular materials, the raw material of the cleaning composition is alkali metal hydroxide (such as sodium hydroxide), carbonate (such as sodium carbonate), or alkali metal silicate (metasilicic acid). Sodium etc.), granular materials such as chelating agents may be mixed. A small amount of liquid raw material may be used. For mixing, a ribbon mixer, a nauta mixer, and a drum mixer are preferably used.
When preparing a cleaning composition comprising a powder, alkali metal hydroxide (such as sodium hydroxide), carbonate (such as sodium carbonate), or alkali metal silicate is used as a raw material for the cleaning composition. What is necessary is just to mix powdery raw materials, such as (sodium metasilicate etc.) and a chelating agent. A small amount of liquid raw material may be used. For mixing, a ribbon mixer, a nauta mixer, and a drum mixer are preferably used.
A cleaning composition composed of a solid body, a granular body, or a powdery body formed into a predetermined shape produced as described above is accommodated in a container body.

In the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention, as the detergency enhancing agent, a solid, granular, or powdery material molded into a predetermined shape is prepared. Then, after the cleaning enhancer is accommodated in the inner lid body and the cover portion is provided, the cartridge cleaning agent of the present invention can be manufactured by combining the container main body, the inner lid body, and the outer lid body. .

(Prescription example)
Below, the preferable example of a prescription | regulation of the cartridge cleaning agent which concerns on this invention is shown.
In addition, although water is not described in the following prescription examples, when using water, water is used in a state where the ratio of each component of each prescription example is maintained or the ratio of each salt of each prescription example is reduced. It is preferable.
When water is used, the water is used so that the total amount of crystallization water contained in each component contained in the raw material and the water used is about 10 to 40% by weight of the detergent composition or detergent enhancer. It is preferable.
Moreover, the dosage form of the cleaning composition in the following prescription example and a detergency enhancer is not limited, It can be either a solid body, a granular material, or a powdery body.

The details of the following components in the following formulation examples are as follows.
Sodium polyacrylate: Sokaran PA25CLG BASF Japan Ltd. Sodium percarbonate: Sodium percarbonate CPC-B Adeka Pluronic type surfactant: Pluronic PE10100 Nonionic surfactant TAED manufactured by BASF Japan Ltd. (Tetraacetylethylenediamine): Peractive AN Clariant Co., Ltd. α-Amylase: Steinzyme 12T Novozymes Japan Co., Ltd. Alkylimidazoline: Texnol IL15 Nihon Emulsifier Co., Ltd. Peroxopotassium hydrogen bisulfate formulation: Ruby Vista Powder Silicon dioxide manufactured by KYORIN Medical Supply Co., Ltd .: NIPSIL NS-K Tosoh Silica Co., Ltd.

(Prescription example of cleaning composition)
The following prescription is mentioned as a prescription example of the cleaning agent composition of the cartridge cleaning agent concerning the present invention.

本例において、洗浄剤組成物と洗浄性強化剤との合計量に対する洗浄性強化剤の割合は、０．５〜５質量％であることが望ましい。 (Prescription example of detergency enhancer)
The following prescription is mentioned as a prescription example of the detergency enhancer of the cartridge detergent according to the present invention.
(Prescription example 1 of the detergency enhancer: an example in which the detergency enhancer contains an enzyme)

In this example, the ratio of the detergency enhancer to the total amount of the detergent composition and the detergency enhancer is preferably 0.5 to 5% by mass.

本例において、洗浄剤組成物と洗浄性強化剤との合計量に対する洗浄性強化剤の割合は、１０〜３０質量％であることが望ましい。 (Prescription Example 2 of Detergency Enhancer: Example in which Detergent Enhancer Contains Chelating Agent)

In this example, the ratio of the detergency enhancer to the total amount of the detergent composition and the detergency enhancer is desirably 10 to 30% by mass.

本例において、洗浄剤組成物と洗浄性強化剤との合計量に対する洗浄性強化剤の割合は、２〜５質量％であることが望ましい。 (Preparation Example 3 of Detergency Enhancement Agent: Example in which the detergency enhancement agent contains an oxygen bleach)

In this example, the ratio of the detergency enhancer to the total amount of the detergent composition and the detergency enhancer is preferably 2 to 5% by mass.

本例において、洗浄剤組成物と洗浄性強化剤との合計量に対する洗浄性強化剤の割合は、０．１〜３質量％であることが望ましい。 (Preparation Example 4 of Detergency Enhancer: Example in which Detergency Enhancer Contains Bleach Activator)

In this example, the ratio of the detergency enhancer to the total amount of the detergent composition and the detergency enhancer is preferably 0.1 to 3% by mass.

本例において、洗浄剤組成物と洗浄性強化剤との合計量に対する洗浄性強化剤の割合は、５〜１０質量％であることが望ましい。 (Preparation Example 5 of Detergency Enhancing Agent: Example in which the detergency enhancing agent contains a disinfectant)

In this example, the ratio of the detergency enhancer to the total amount of the detergent composition and the detergency enhancer is desirably 5 to 10% by mass.

本例において、洗浄剤組成物と洗浄性強化剤との合計量に対する洗浄性強化剤の割合は、３〜１０質量％であることが望ましい。 (Prescription example 6 of detergency enhancer: an example in which the detergency enhancer contains a potassium peroxomonosulfate preparation)

In this example, it is desirable that the ratio of the cleaning enhancer to the total amount of the cleaning composition and the cleaning enhancer is 3 to 10% by mass.

本例において、洗浄剤組成物と洗浄性強化剤との合計量に対する洗浄性強化剤の割合は、４〜１５質量％であることが望ましい。 (Preparation Example 7 of Detergency Enhancement Agent: Example in which the detergency enhancement agent contains a polymer dispersant)

In this example, the ratio of the detergency enhancer to the total amount of the detergent composition and the detergency enhancer is desirably 4 to 15% by mass.

本例において、洗浄剤組成物と洗浄性強化剤との合計量に対する洗浄性強化剤の割合は、３〜１０質量％であることが望ましい。 (Preparation Example 8 of Detergency Enhancer: Example in which Detergency Enhancer Contains Surfactant)

In this example, it is desirable that the ratio of the cleaning enhancer to the total amount of the cleaning composition and the cleaning enhancer is 3 to 10% by mass.

In the above formulation example, when the cleaning composition and the cleaning enhancer are respectively contained in the cartridge cleaning agent and water is sprayed into the cartridge cleaning agent, the cleaning enhancer in the inner lid body is the first. It is preferable to adjust the amount of the cleaning enhancer to be accommodated in the inner lid body of the cartridge cleaning agent so that it is completely consumed.

10, 15, 16, 17, 18 Cartridge cleaning agent 11 Container body 11a Cylinder member 12, 32 Inner lid 12a, 32a Opening portion 12b, 32b Bottom portion 12c, 32c Cylindrical portion 12d, 32d Cylindrical member 12e, 32e Inner cylinder 13 Outside Lids 14 and 34 Cover portion 14a Mesh or plate-shaped member 14b Support member 20, 22 Cleaning composition 21, 23, 24 Detergency enhancer 32f Partition member 33 Film member 33a Projection portion 34a of film member Cover part opening 34c Through hole 60 in the center of the cover part Spray water 61, 62, 63 Cleaning solution 110a, 120a, 130a, 320a Screw

Claims (7)

A cartridge for an automatic dishwasher of a type in which a water-insoluble container having a content supply port portion is installed with the supply port portion facing downward, and water is injected into the supply port portion while melting the content. A cleaning agent,
The container comprises a container body, an inner lid body, and an outer lid body,
The contents are a detergent composition comprising a solid, granular or powder shaped into a predetermined shape, and a detergency enhancing agent comprising a solid, granular or powder shaped into a predetermined shape. Consists of
The container body contains the cleaning composition,
The detergency enhancer is accommodated in the inner lid, and a partition for preventing the cleaning composition or the detergency enhancer from moving between the container body and the inner lid. A cartridge cleaning agent provided. The inner lid body has a through hole for allowing the jet water to pass therethrough, and further includes a placement portion for placing the detergency enhancing agent. An opening for draining is formed, and a cover for covering the placement portion for holding the detergency enhancer inside the inner lid body is provided,
The cartridge cleaning agent according to claim 1, wherein the outer lid body is configured to block a space inside and outside the container until use and to be removed at the time of use, and is made of a film-like member or a hard member. The cartridge cleaning agent according to claim 1, wherein the inner lid body is provided with a partition member for restricting movement of the cleaning enhancer. The ratio of the detergent enhancer to the total amount of the detergent composition and the detergent enhancer is:
It is 0.1-30 mass%, The cartridge cleaning agent in any one of Claims 1-3. The detergency enhancer was selected from the group consisting of an enzyme, a chelating agent, an oxygen bleach, a bleach activator, a disinfectant, a potassium peroxomonosulfate preparation, a polymer dispersant, and a surfactant. The cartridge cleaning agent according to any one of claims 1 to 4, comprising at least one compound. The cleaning component constituting the cleaning composition contains at least one selected from the group consisting of surfactants, alkali metal hydroxides, carbonates, alkali metal silicates, water-soluble polymers and chelating agents. Item 6. The cartridge cleaning agent according to any one of Items 1 to 5. The cartridge cleaning agent according to claim 1, wherein the same component is contained in the cleaning composition and the cleaning enhancer.

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