JP2022023474A - Dishwashing tool - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a dishwashing tool having an excellent washing performance and after washing tableware, being effectively used as a garbage bag.SOLUTION: A dishwashing tool 1 is formed by folding back a woven cloth 2 made of synthetic fibers and sewing it at a part near the edge, includes an opening 5 where the woven cloth 2 is not sewn, formed near the upper edge, and has a bag-shaped form. Since being formed of the woven cloth 2 made of the synthetic fibers, the dishwashing tool has a high washing performance and can favorably wash tableware. Alternatively, the woven cloth 2 does not have a water retention property like a kitchen sponge so as to be easily washed and dried after the use. Accordingly, it can prevent generation of unpleasant odor and bacteria. Further, it has a bag-shaped form with the opening 5, so that after washing the tableware, the dishwashing tool is not disposed just as it is but is attached to a garbage bag fixture in a kitchen and effectively used as a garbage bag for disposing garbage.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a dishwashing tool used for hand-washing tableware, cooking utensils, and the like.

Conventionally, a sponge-like kitchen sponge made of synthetic resin or the like is known as a dishwashing tool used for hand-washing tableware, cooking utensils, and the like.

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a sponge scrubbing brush having a soft sponge as a component at least a part thereof. The sponge scrubbing brush of the same document is used for cleaning tableware, cooking utensils, wash basins, bathrooms, toilets, and the like.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2008-99916

However, although the above-mentioned conventional dishwashing tools such as kitchen sponges are widely used for washing dishes and the like, they cannot be effectively used for purposes other than washing. After use, the dishwasher will be discarded because there is no other way to use it.

Further, since the conventional kitchen sponge or the like has high water absorption in the sponge portion, water tends to remain in the sponge after cleaning. Therefore, the moisture in the sponge after use may cause an unpleasant odor. In addition, there is a risk that bacteria will grow due to residual water, and care must be taken from the viewpoint of food hygiene, such as ensuring the safety of tableware.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a dishwashing tool which has excellent washing ability and can be effectively used as a garbage bag after washing dishes and the like. There is something in it.

The dishwasher of the present invention is formed by folding back a woven fabric made of synthetic fibers and sewing in the vicinity of the edge portion, and an opening in which the woven fabric is not sewn is formed in the vicinity of the upper edge portion. It is characterized by having a bag-like shape.

According to the dishwashing tool of the present invention, it is a bag-like form formed by folding back a woven cloth made of synthetic fibers and sewing in the vicinity of the edge portion, and forming an opening in the vicinity of the upper edge portion. As described above, since the dishwashing tool is made of a woven cloth made of synthetic fibers, it has a high cleaning ability and can preferably wash dishes and the like. Further, since the woven fabric of the dishwashing tool does not have water retention like the conventional kitchen sponge, it is easy to wash and dry after use. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the generation of unpleasant odors and bacteria, and safe and hygienic cleaning is possible.

Further, since the dishwashing tool of the present invention has a bag-like shape in which an opening is formed in the vicinity of the upper edge portion, even if the dishes or the like are washed and become unnecessary, they are not discarded as they are. , Can be effectively used as a garbage bag for disposing of food waste. Specifically, after washing dishes, the dishwasher can be attached to a garbage bag fixture such as a triangular corner provided in a kitchen sink with the opening facing upward, and can be used as a garbage bag. good.

Further, according to the dishwashing tool of the present invention, the folded portion is formed in an inverted trapezoidal shape, the folded portion where the woven fabric is folded back is formed in the lower lower portion, and the opening is the lower lower portion. It may be formed in a longer upper and lower part. By being formed in an inverted trapezoidal shape in this way, the peripheral edge of the opening can be easily folded downward when used as a garbage bag. Therefore, the usability as a garbage bag is improved.

Further, according to the dishwashing tool of the present invention, the synthetic fiber may contain 50 to 100% by mass of a polyamide resin and 0 to 50% by mass of a polyester resin. As a result, excellent cleaning performance can be obtained due to the fiber performance suitable for cleaning tableware and the like. Further, when used as a garbage bag, the flow of water passing through the woven cloth is improved, and a garbage bag having excellent drainage property, which is suitable for disposal of food waste and the like, can be obtained.

Further, according to the dishwashing tool of the present invention, the woven cloth may be a plain weave and may be woven so that the warp threads extend in the vertical direction and the weft threads extend in the horizontal direction. As a result, the dishwasher has high elasticity in the left-right direction, an opening can be opened, and the peripheral portion thereof can be easily folded back. Therefore, when it is used as a garbage bag, it can be easily installed on the garbage bag fixative. Further, in the vertical direction, suitable strength with little expansion and contraction can be obtained. As a result, when the dishwashing tool is removed from the garbage bag fixing tool and disposed of, the load of the food waste and the like stored inside can be firmly supported by the warp of the woven cloth.

It is a perspective view which shows the outline of the dishwashing tool which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the dishwashing tool which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows (A) weaving process, (B) bending process, (C) sewing process of the dishwashing tool which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the (A) folded state, (B) further folded state of the dishwashing tool which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, the dishwashing tool according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of the dishwashing tool 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, and is a perspective view of the dishwashing tool 1 viewed from diagonally upper right toward the front surface.

With reference to FIG. 1, the dishwashing tool 1 is a washing tool used for hand-washing tableware, cooking utensils, and the like in a kitchen or the like. The dishwasher 1 can also be used as a garbage bag for disposing of food waste and the like.

The dishwasher 1 is made of a woven cloth 2 made of synthetic fibers and has a bag-like shape with an open upper part. Specifically, a folded-back portion 3 formed by folding back the woven fabric 2 is formed in the vicinity of the lower edge portion of the dishwasher 1. As a result, the dishwasher 1 has a front cloth portion 10 on the front surface side and a rear cloth portion 11 on the rear surface side in FIG.

In the front cloth portion 10 and the rear cloth portion 11, the vicinity of the left and right edge portions is sewn to form the sewn portion 4, and the vicinity of the upper edge portion is not sewn. An opening 5 is formed in the upper part of the dishwasher 1. That is, the dishwasher 1 has a bag-like shape in which an opening 5 is formed in the vicinity of the upper edge portion.

Since the dishwasher 1 has a bag-like shape in which an opening 5 is formed in the vicinity of the upper edge portion, even if the dishes and the like are no longer needed after being washed, they are not discarded as they are. Can be effectively used as a bag.

Specifically, after washing the dishes and the like, the dishwashing tool 1 has an opening 5 upward in, for example, a garbage bag fixing tool such as a triangular corner provided in a kitchen sink, that is, a sink water tank or the like. It may be attached and used as a garbage bag.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the dishwasher 1.
As shown in FIG. 2, the dishwasher 1 is formed in a substantially inverted trapezoidal shape when viewed from the front. Specifically, the length L1 of the upper bottom portion 12 which is the upper edge portion of the dishwasher 1 is longer than the length L2 of the lower bottom portion 13 which is the lower edge portion. That is, L1> L2.

In other words, the legs 14 near the left and right edges of the dishwasher 1 are inclined upward and outward so that the length L1 of the upper bottom portion 12 is longer than the length L2 of the lower bottom portion 13. There is.

With reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the above-mentioned opening 5 is formed in the upper bottom portion 12. Since the dishwasher 1 is formed in a substantially inverted trapezoidal shape when viewed from the front, the opening 5 is wider than the vicinity of the folded-back portion 3.

Since the dishwasher 1 is formed in a substantially inverted trapezoidal shape in the front view as described above, the peripheral edge portion of the opening 5 can be easily folded downward when used as a garbage bag. Therefore, the dishwasher 1 is easy to work with when used as a garbage bag, and is easy to use.

With reference to FIGS. 1 to 3, the woven fabric 2 is a plain weave fabric woven from warp threads 15 and weft threads 16 made of synthetic fibers. The woven cloth 2 is woven so that the warp threads 15 extend in the vertical direction and the weft threads 16 extend in the horizontal direction.

As a result, the dishwasher 1 has high elasticity in the left-right direction. Therefore, the opening 5 can be opened and the peripheral edge thereof can be easily folded back. Therefore, when the dishwashing tool 1 is used as a garbage bag, it is easy to install it on the garbage bag fixing tool.

Further, since the dishwasher 1 is configured so that the warp 15 of the woven cloth 2 extends in the vertical direction, suitable strength with little expansion and contraction can be obtained in the vertical direction. Therefore, when the dishwashing tool 1 is removed from the garbage bag fixing tool and disposed of, the load of the food waste and the like stored inside can be firmly supported by the warp 15 of the woven cloth 2.

Next, a method for manufacturing the dishwasher 1 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
3A and 3B are views showing a manufacturing process of the dishwasher 1, FIG. 3A shows a weaving process, FIG. 3B shows a bending process, and FIG. 3C shows a sewing process. ..
First, as shown in FIG. 3A, in the weaving step, the fabric of the woven cloth 2 used for the dishwashing tool 1 is woven and cut into a substantially rectangular shape.

As described above, the woven fabric 2 is a cloth material made of synthetic fibers. Specifically, the woven cloth 2 is preferably a plain weave, and the warp threads 15 extend in the long side direction and the weft threads 16 extend in the short side direction with respect to the cloth of the woven cloth 2 cut into a substantially rectangular shape. do. The woven fabric 2 is a woven fabric, but may be a knitted fabric.

Specifically, the warp 15 of the woven fabric 2 is, for example, a monofilament yarn composed of one long fiber, that is, a filament, and the thickness thereof is 20 to 50 denier, preferably 20 to 40 denier, most preferably 20 to 40 denier. , 30 denier.

The warp and weft 16 is, for example, a multifilament yarn composed of a plurality of long fibers. The number of filaments of the weft 16 is preferably, for example, 8 to 20 filaments, and more preferably 10 to 16 filaments.

The thickness of the weft 16 is 250 to 450 denier, preferably 280 to 340 denier, and more preferably 300 to 320 denier. Further, a plurality of types of wefts 16 having different thicknesses and materials, for example, 2 to 3 types, may be used.
By using such warp and weft 16, excellent cleaning performance suitable for washing dishes and the like can be obtained, and water flow and strength suitable for a garbage bag can be obtained.

The synthetic fiber of the woven fabric 2 contains 50 to 100% by mass of a polyamide resin (nylon), 0 to 50% by mass of a polyester resin, and more preferably 50 to 70% by mass of a polyamide resin and 30% of a polyester resin. It may contain up to 50% by mass.

Specifically, the warp 15 of the woven fabric 2 is formed only from a polyamide-based resin. The weft 16 includes 2 to 3 types of threads, and at least one type of thread may contain a polyester resin. For example, as the warp 15, a 30 denier monofilament yarn made of only a polyamide resin may be used. Further, as the weft 16, a 10 filament yarn made of a polyamide resin and a 300 denier multifilament yarn and a 16 filament yarn containing a polyester resin and a 320 denier multifilament yarn may be used.

By using the woven fabric 2 made of such synthetic fibers, excellent cleaning performance can be obtained due to the fiber performance suitable for cleaning tableware and the like. That is, the hardness suitable for cleaning is obtained, the foaming of the detergent is improved, and the foam retention is also excellent.
Further, when used as a garbage bag, the flow of water passing through the woven cloth 2 becomes good, and a garbage bag having excellent drainage property, which is suitable for disposal of food waste and the like, can be obtained.

Next, as shown in FIG. 3B, a bending step is performed. Specifically, the fabric of the woven cloth 2 woven in the weaving step shown in FIG. 3A and cut into a substantially rectangular shape has a substantially central portion in the vertical direction, that is, a substantially central portion of a substantially rectangular long side. The part is folded back about 180 degrees. As a result, the folded-back portion 3 which is the lower bottom portion 13 of the dishwasher 1 is formed, and the front side of the folded-back portion 3 is the front cloth portion 10 and the rear side is the rear cloth portion 11.

Then, as shown in FIG. 3C, a sewing step is performed. Specifically, the fabric of the woven fabric 2 which is folded back and the front fabric portion 10 and the rear fabric portion 11 are overlapped is cut diagonally near the left and right edges and sutured by using, for example, a lock sewing machine or the like. Will be done.

As a result, the woven fabric 2 having a substantially inverted trapezoidal shape in the front view is formed, and the front cloth portion 10 and the rear cloth portion 11 of the woven fabric 2 are sewn to each other in the vicinity of the left and right edges to form the sewn portion 4. To. Further, since the front cloth portion 10 and the rear cloth portion 11 of the woven fabric 2 are not sewn in the vicinity of the upper edge portion, an opening 5 is formed in the upper bottom portion 12. Therefore, a bag-shaped dishwasher 1 having an open upper bottom portion 12 can be obtained. As described above, the dishwasher 1 can be efficiently manufactured and is excellent in productivity.

Although not shown, the peripheral edge of the opening 5 may be overlocked or sewn using, for example, a lock sewing machine to prevent fraying. As a result, fraying of the peripheral portion is prevented and the performance of cleaning dishes and the like is improved.

Further, when the dishwasher 1 is used, as shown in FIG. 1, the woven cloth 2 is provided so that the left and right end portions of the front cloth portion 10 and the rear cloth portion 11 are on the inner side of the dishwasher 1. It may be folded back. With such a form, the surface portion of the woven fabric 2 rather than the end edge portion easily comes into contact with the surface of the tableware or the like, and the dishwashing property of the dishwashing tool 1 is improved.

Next, with reference to FIG. 4, washing of dishes and the like using the dishwashing tool 1 will be described.
4A and 4B are views showing an example in which the dishwasher 1 is used for washing dishes and the like, FIG. 4A shows a folded state, and FIG. 4B shows a further folded state.

When the dishwashing tool 1 is used for washing dishes and the like, the user may fold the dishwashing tool 1 in half, for example, as shown in FIG. 4A. That is, for example, the left and right sides of the dishwasher 1 may be bent so as to overlap each other. Further, for example, a method of folding the dishwasher 1 in half by bending the vicinity of the upper and lower centers is also possible.

As shown in FIG. 4B, it is also possible to further fold the dishwasher 1 folded in half and fold it in four for use. Further, the dishwashing tool 1 can of course be bent into another shape, and when washing dishes and the like, a method of bending the dishwashing tool 1 into another shape and gripping it may be adopted.

In this way, the dishwasher 1 can be folded in half, folded in four, or folded into other shapes for use. Therefore, the user can easily grasp the dishwashing tool 1 and rub the dishwashing tool 1 against the surface of the tableware or the like with an appropriate strength. In addition, the user can easily change the surface of the dishwasher 1 that comes into contact with the dishes and the like. Therefore, the user can easily perform the work of washing the dishes and the like, and can clean the dishes cleanly.

As described above, since the dishwashing tool 1 according to the present embodiment is made of a woven cloth 2 made of synthetic fibers, it has a high cleaning ability and can suitably wash dishes and the like. Further, since the woven cloth 2 of the dishwashing tool 1 does not have water retention like the conventional kitchen sponge, it is easy to wash and dry after use. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the generation of unpleasant odors and bacteria, and safe and hygienic cleaning is possible.

Further, since the dishwashing tool 1 has a substantially inverted trapezoidal shape in front view and a bag-like shape in which an opening 5 is formed in the upper bottom portion 12, it is a case where the dishes and the like are washed and become unnecessary. However, it can be effectively used as a garbage bag for disposing of food waste and the like without disposing of it as it is. That is, after washing the dishes and the like, the dishwashing tool 1 may be attached to a garbage bag fixing tool such as a garbage bag holder for a sink corner in the kitchen with the opening 5 facing upward and used as a garbage bag.

The dishwashing tool 1 may be used for washing items other than tableware, such as a washbasin, a bathroom, and a toilet. Further, the dishwasher 1 may be used as a substitute for a bath towel or the like for washing the body. That is, the present invention includes a cleaning tool for cleaning other than tableware, such as the above-mentioned washbasin.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

1 Dishwashing tool 2 Woven cloth 3 Folded part 4 Sewn part 5 Opening part 10 Front cloth part 11 Rear cloth part 12 Upper bottom part 13 Lower bottom part 14 Leg part 15 Warp 16 Weft

Claims (4)

It is formed by folding back a woven fabric made of synthetic fibers and sewing near the edges.
An opening in which the woven fabric is not sewn is formed in the vicinity of the upper edge portion.
A dishwasher characterized by its bag-like shape. It is formed in an inverted trapezoidal shape and
The folded portion where the woven fabric is folded is formed in the lower lower portion.
The dishwasher according to claim 1, wherein the opening is formed in an upper and lower portion longer than the lower lower portion. The dishwashing tool according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the synthetic fiber contains 50 to 100% by mass of a polyamide resin and 0 to 50% by mass of a polyester resin. The one according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the woven fabric is a plain weave and is woven so that the warp threads extend in the vertical direction and the warp threads extend in the horizontal direction. Dishwasher.

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