JP3002529U - Curler washing and dehydrating device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] The curler and the wrapping paper wrapped around it are easily and reliably washed and dehydrated, and the wrapping paper is separated from the curler. [Structure] Washing / dehydrating tank 3 is placed inside an outer tank 4 where water can be taken in and out
There is one. The motor 22 rotates the washing / dehydrating tank 31. The washing / dehydrating tank 31 has a large number of small holes 33 and blades 3.
There is 4. Although these blades 34 are vertically elongated, they have an inclined shape in which the distance from the leading edge 34a to the rotation axis of the cleaning / dehydrating tank 31 gradually decreases downward. [Effect] At the time of cleaning, the blades 34 reliably generate a water flow. Due to the inclined shape, a water flow from the bottom to the top is generated in the washing / dehydrating tank 31 toward the center thereof, and even a curler having a large specific gravity floats up.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a curler cleaning / dehydrating device for cleaning and dewatering hair curlers mainly used in beauty salons and barber shops.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 For example, in beauty salons and barber shops, many cylindrical curlers made of plastic are used to create a predetermined permanent wave. These curlers are used with the wrapping paper wound around them, but in the case of a recyclable type wrapping paper that is superior in quality to the disposable type, it is possible to wash the wrapping paper with water after use. The perm solution, odors, and stains on the curlers and wrapping paper are washed away so that not only the curlers but the wrapping paper can be reused. In the conventional cleaning of curlers and wrapping paper, the curlers and the wrapping paper wrapped around the curlers are housed in a net-like cage, and the curlers and wrapping paper are manually washed while watering the cage. Was doing. At that time, the wrapping paper is manually peeled off from the curler. After washing, the curler was dried by, for example, wiping, and the reused paper was ironed to dry and stretched.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, the conventional cleaning and drying methods require a great deal of time and labor because they are entirely manual. Moreover, if the perm solution adhering to the curlers or wrapping paper suddenly contacts the skin during washing, it may cause skin irritation.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems, and can reliably and promptly wash and dehydrate the curler and the wrapping paper wrapped around the curler without human intervention, while the curler and the wrapping paper are It is an object of the present invention to provide a curler washing / dehydrating device that can also separate water.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the curler washing / dehydrating device according to claim 1 has an outer tank having an upper surface opened and an openable / closable drainage port at the bottom, and a cleaning apparatus having an upper surface provided in the outer tank opened. A dehydration tank and a rotary drive source for rotating the cleaning and dehydration tank about a vertical axis are provided. The cleaning and dehydration tank has a large number of small holes and a plurality of blades protruding inward. The blades are elongated in the vertical direction and have an inclined shape in which the distance from the tip edge to the rotation axis of the washing / dehydrating tank gradually decreases downward.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the curler washing / dehydrating device according to the second aspect of the present invention is provided with an outer tub having an upper surface opened and an openable / closable drain outlet in the lower part, and the outer tub. It is equipped with a washing / dehydrating tank with an open top surface and a rotary drive source for rotating the washing / dehydrating tank about a vertical axis. The washing / dehydrating tank has a large number of small holes and a plurality of blades protruding inward. In addition to having, the inner side surface is composed of a net.

[0007]

[Action]

 According to the curler washing / dehydrating apparatus of claim 1, at the time of washing the curler after use, the curler with the rolled paper wrapped therein is put in the washing / dehydrating tank, and water is put in the outer tank so that the washing / dehydrating tank is rotated by the rotary drive source. Rotate. The curler and the wrapping paper are cleaned and the wrapping paper is peeled off from the curler due to the water flow generated in the washing and dehydrating tub as the cleaning and dehydrating tub rotates. At this time, in the washing / dehydrating tank, the blades extending in the up-down direction, that is, the rotation axis direction of the washing / dehydrating tank reliably generate a water flow in the washing / dehydrating tank to ensure the washing. At the same time, due to the vertical inclination of the blades, a water flow from the bottom to the top is generated in the washing / dehydrating tank toward the center thereof. As a result, the curler having a large specific gravity is kept floating in the water and the cleaning is surely performed. After washing, the washing / dehydrating tank is rotated with the water in the outer tank drained through the drain port. Due to the centrifugal force generated by this rotation, water is separated from the curler and wrapping paper and passes through the small holes to the outside of the washing / dehydrating tank. Finally, the lighter wrapping paper is located above the curler in the washing and dehydrating tank.

Further, in the curler washing / dehydrating apparatus according to the second aspect, washing and dewatering are performed in the same manner, but especially during dewatering, the dewatering is surely performed by the net body on the inner side surface of the washing / dehydrating tank. That is, during dewatering, especially light wrapping paper sticks to the inner side surface of the washing / dehydrating tank due to centrifugal force, but since it is a mesh, there is a wide gap between the wrapping paper and the inner side surface of the washing / dehydrating tank. Occurs, and water goes out through this gap. Therefore, the wrapping paper is surely dehydrated, and the wrapping paper is less likely to stick to the washing / dehydrating tank.

[0009]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a curler washing / dehydrating apparatus of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. FIG. 5 shows a cylindrical curler A made of plastic and a wrapping paper B wound around it.

1 to 3 showing the curler washing / dehydrating apparatus, reference numeral 1 denotes an outer case in the shape of a rectangular tube having an opened upper surface. Legs 2 whose height can be adjusted are provided at four corners of the lower surface of the outer case 1. Has been. Further, a frame-shaped outer tank stopper 3 is fixed to an intermediate portion in the outer case 1. An outer tank 4 having an open upper surface, which is a water tank, is fixed on the outer tank stopper 3. On the lower surface of the outer tub 4, a ring 6 is fixed to the center in a penetrating state, and a water supply port 7 that can be opened and closed and a drain port 8 that can be opened and closed are formed in the peripheral part. A water supply socket 9 and a drain socket 10 are connected to the water supply port 7 and the drain port 8 so as to project downward. A cover plate 7a is provided to cover the water supply port 7 from above and soften the jet of water. An overflow port 11 is formed in the upper portion of the outer tub 4, and a drain socket 12 is connected to the overflow port 11 so as to project downward. On the other hand, the lower part of the outer case 1 is connected to a water supply solenoid valve 13 connected to an external water pipe or the like, a drainage solenoid valve 14 forming the opening / closing means of the drainage port 8 and an external water pipe or the like. A drain socket 15 is provided. The water supply socket 9 of the outer tub 4 is connected to the water supply solenoid valve 13 via the hose 16. A drain socket 10 at the bottom of the outer tub 4 is connected to a drain solenoid valve 14 via a hose 17, and the drain solenoid valve 14 is connected to a drain socket 15 via a hose 18. Further, the drain socket 12 on the upper part of the outer tub 4 is directly connected to the drain socket 15 via a hose 19.

In addition, a motor mounting plate 21 is fixed in the outer case 1 at a position slightly below the outer tank stopper 3. An induction motor 22 as a rotary drive source is supported on the motor mounting plate 21 via a vibration-proof rubber 23. A rotary shaft 26 is coaxially connected via a shaft joint 25 to the output shaft 24 that vertically projects above the induction motor 22. The rotating shaft 26 passes through the inside of the ring 6 and the upper portion thereof is located inside the outer tub 4. A flexible ring-shaped waterproof packing 27 provided on the ring 6 slidably and watertightly contacts the side surface of the rotary shaft 26.

In the outer tank 4, a washing / dehydrating tank 31 is fixed to the upper end of the rotary shaft 26 via a shaft fixing plate 30. Therefore, the cleaning / dehydrating tank 31 is rotationally driven around its vertical central axis. The cleaning / dehydrating tank 31 is formed by pressing a sheet metal, and is formed into a cylindrical shape with a bottom whose upper surface is opened by drawing. The lower peripheral portion is curved in an arc shape in cross section, and the upper end has a flag. It has a changer 32. A large number of small holes 33 are formed in the washing / dehydrating tank 31 over almost the entire area. Further, a total of four linear blades 34 are formed on the side surface of the washing / dehydrating tank 31 so as to bulge inward as embosses and arranged at equal intervals. Each of these blades 34 is elongated in the vertical direction and has a horizontal cross-sectional shape that is an isosceles triangle that is pointed toward the front edge 34a. Furthermore, the blade 34 has an inclined shape in which the distance from the leading edge 34a to the central axis of the cleaning / dehydrating tank 31, that is, the rotation axis, gradually decreases downward.

Although not shown, a control device for controlling the solenoid valves 13 and 14 and the motor 22 is provided in the outer case 1. The upper surface opening of the outer case 1 is adapted to be opened and closed by a lid.

Next, the operation of the above configuration will be described. When the curler A after use and the wrapping paper B wrapped around the curler A are washed, the curler A with the wrapping paper B still wound is put into the washing / dehydrating tank 31. At the same time, the water supply solenoid valve 13 is opened, and water C is introduced into the outer tub 4 from the water supply port 7. The water C also enters the cleaning / dehydrating tank 31 through the small holes 33. The water level is not higher than the overflow port 11, and the water C overflowing from the overflow port 11 is drained directly to the drain socket 15. Then, the washing / dehydrating tank 31 is rotated by the motor 22. With the rotation of the washing / dehydrating tank 31, a water flow is generated in the washing / dehydrating tank 31, and the curler A and the wrapping paper B are washed by this water flow. That is, the perm solution and the odor and dirt attached to these are removed (cleaning process). At the same time, the wrapping paper B is peeled off from the curler A by the water flow. At this time, in the washing / dehydrating tank 31, the blades 34 extending in the vertical direction, that is, in the rotation axis direction of the washing / dehydrating tank 31 reliably generate a water flow in the rotating direction in the washing / dehydrating tank 31, so that the washing and curling can be reliably performed. The A and the wrapping paper B are separated. Moreover, since the blade 34 has an inclined shape in which the distance from the tip edge 34a to the central axis of the cleaning / dehydrating tank 31, that is, the rotation axis, gradually decreases downward, as shown by the arrow in FIG. In the dehydration tank 31, a water flow from bottom to top is generated toward the center thereof. As a result, the curler A having a large specific gravity is held in a state of being floated in the water, and the cleaning and the separation between the curler A and the wrapping paper B are further ensured. Further, water supply continues during the washing process. Therefore, the dirty water is sequentially discharged from the overflow port 11, and clean water is continuously supplied to the outer tank 4 again. This allows for clean cleaning.

Further, when the cleaning is completed, the water supply solenoid valve 13 is opened and the drainage solenoid valve which has been closed until then is opened, and the water C in the outer tub 4 is discharged from the drainage port 8. At this time, of course, the water C in the washing / dehydrating tank 31 also drains. Then, with the water C thus drained, the washing / dehydrating tank 31 is rotated by the motor 22. Due to the centrifugal force generated by this rotation, the water C is separated from the curler A and the wrapping paper B, and flows out of the washing / dehydrating tank 31 through the small holes 33 (dewatering step). Finally, in the washing / dehydrating tank 31, the wrapping paper B, which is lighter and contains water, is positioned above the curler A. After the dehydration process is completed, the washed paper wrapper B and curler A are removed from the cleaning / dehydrating tank 31. By the way, in the dehydration utilizing the centrifugal force, the wrapping paper B is not completely dried, but the wrapping paper B to be reused should have a certain amount of dampness. Then, the proper degree of dehydration allows the wrapping paper B after the dehydration step to have appropriate dampness.

The above series of steps of cleaning and dehydration are automatically executed under the control of the controller.

As described above, by using the present curler washing / dehydrating device, the washing of the curler A and the wrapping paper B, the separation of the two, and the dehydration can be performed quickly and efficiently without human intervention. In addition, the blades 34 having the inclined shape of the washing / dehydrating tank 31 can generate an appropriate water flow in the washing / dehydrating tank 31 and can even lift the curler A having a large specific gravity. And the separation of the wrapping paper B can be ensured. Further, the cleaning and dehydration by the curler cleaning / dehydrating device causes little deterioration such as rising of the wrapping paper B. Moreover, the structure of the curler washing / dehydrating device is simple and inexpensive.

In the cleaning / dehydrating tank, the shape and arrangement of the small holes are not limited to those in the above embodiment. Also, the number of blades is not limited to four.

6 and 7 show a second embodiment of the present invention. In the curler washing / dehydrating apparatus of the second embodiment, a washing / dehydrating tank 41 has a container-like tank main body 42 having an open upper surface, and a net body 43 fixed by being stretched over substantially the entire inner side surface of the tank main body 42. It consists of The tank main body 42 is formed by pressing a sheet metal similarly to the cleaning / dehydrating tank 31 of the first embodiment, and has a large number of small holes 44. The net body 43 is a cylinder made of a plain weave wire net, and does not cover the bottom surface of the tank body 42. Further, the cleaning / dehydrating tank 41 has blades 45 having the same arrangement and shape as those in the first embodiment. Further, a rotary shaft 46 from a motor is fixed to a lower portion of the outer tank body 42 via a shaft fixing plate 47.

In the second embodiment, washing and dehydration are performed in the same manner as in the first embodiment. In particular, at the time of dehydration, as shown in FIG. 7, a particularly light wrapping paper B sticks to the inner side surface of the washing / dehydrating tank 41 due to the centrifugal force. A wide gap is formed between the dehydration tank 41 and the inner side surface. Then, as shown by an arrow in FIG. 7, water escapes through the gap and the small holes 43a formed by the mesh 43. Therefore, the wrapping paper B that hits the portion without the small holes 33 can be dehydrated, and all the wrapping paper B can be reliably dehydrated. At the same time, it is possible to prevent the wrapping paper B from sticking to the cleaning / dehydrating tank 41. On the contrary, the number of small holes 44 of the tank body 42 can be small. On the other hand, if there is no net 43, the wrapping paper B corresponding to the small hole 33 in the washing / dehydrating tank 31 can be dehydrated because water is discharged from the small hole 33 by centrifugal force, but the small hole 33 does not exist. The wrapping paper B, which corresponds to the portion, does not release water and retains water, or sticks to the side surface inside the washing / dehydrating tank 31 due to surface tension. Then, in order to improve this, it is also necessary to increase the number of small holes 33.

The blades 45 of the cleaning / dehydrating tank 41 may be formed integrally with the tank body 42 as an emboss, but a separate plastic member is fixed to the net body 43 and the tank body 42 with screws or the like. May be. With the plastic blade 45, the noise generated by the curler A hitting the blade 45 becomes smaller and the damage to the curler A can be reduced.

8 and 9 show a third embodiment of the present invention. In the curler washing / dehydrating apparatus of the third embodiment, the washing / dehydrating tank 51 comprises an outer container 52 having an open upper surface and an inner container 53 having an open upper surface that is detachably fitted into the outer container 52. Has become. The outer container 52 is formed by pressing a sheet metal like the cleaning / dehydrating tank 31 of the first embodiment, and has a large number of small holes 54 and blades 55. Further, the inner container 53 is made of a wire mesh net, and the mesh itself of the net has small holes 53a. Further, the blades 56 are also fixed to the inner side surface of the inner container 53. Further, a clamp 59 is provided between the flange portions 57 and 58 at the upper end portions of the two containers 52 and 53 to fix the two containers 52 and 53 to each other in a coaxial and non-rotating state. Further, a handle 60 is rotatably and foldably provided on the upper end of the inner container 53. A rotating shaft 61 from a motor is fixed to the lower portion of the outer container 52 via a shaft fixing plate 62.

In the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, with the inner container 53 removed from the outer container 52, the curler A and the wrapping paper B can be taken in and out of the inner container 53, which is convenient. improves. That is, after the curler A and the wrapping paper B are put in the inner container 53, the handle 60 is held to put the inner container 53 in the outer container 52, and the clamps 59 fix both the containers 52, 53. Then, cleaning and dehydration are performed. Then, the clamp 59 may be removed, the handle 60 may be held and the inner container 53 may be taken out of the outer container 52, and the curler A and the wrapping paper B may be taken out of the inner container 53. Further, since the inner container 53 can be attached and detached, it is easy to clean the hair attached to the inner container 53. In addition, since the inner container 53 is formed of a net, the same effect as the second embodiment can be obtained such that the water removing effect of the wrapping paper B is enhanced.

FIG. 10 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In the curler washing / dehydrating apparatus according to the fourth embodiment, the washing / dehydrating tank 71 is composed of an outer frame 72 and an inner container 73 having an open upper surface that is detachably fitted in the outer frame 72. The outer frame 72 is formed by combining an annular flange member 74 at the upper end and a pair of substantially U-shaped rod members 75. These rods 75 themselves have a function as a blade for generating a water flow. On the other hand, the inner container 73 is exactly the same as that of the third embodiment, and is composed of a mesh body made of wire mesh, and the mesh itself of this mesh body has small holes 73a, and the inner side surface is And a handle 77 at the upper end. Further, a clamp 79 is provided between the flange member 74 and the flange portion 78 of the outer frame 72 and the inner container 73 to fix them to each other in a state where they are not rotated. Further, a rotating shaft 80 from a motor is fixed to the lower portion of the outer frame 72 via a shaft fixing plate 81.

According to the structure of the fourth embodiment, the structure of the cleaning / dehydrating tank 71 is simpler and the cost can be reduced as compared with the third embodiment.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, but various modifications can be made. For example, in the second and subsequent embodiments, the mesh body is not limited to the plain weave wire mesh.

[0027]

[Effect of device]

 According to the invention of claim 1, the washing / dehydrating tank is provided with an outer tub having an openable / closable drainage port, a washing / dehydrating tank provided in the outer tub, and a rotary drive source for the washing / dehydrating tank. , A curler washing / dehydrating device with a large number of small holes and a plurality of blades protruding inward, so put the curler and the wrapping paper wrapped around it in the washing / dehydrating tank and put water in the outer tank first. By rotating the washing and dehydrating tank, the curler and the wrapping paper can be washed as well as separating them.Then, by draining the water and rotating the washing and dehydrating tank, the curler and the wrapping paper can be dehydrated and washed. Separation and dehydration of the wrapping paper from the curler can be performed quickly and efficiently without human intervention. Also, the blades of the washing / dehydrating tank are elongated vertically, and have an inclined shape in which the distance from the tip edge to the rotation axis of the washing / dehydrating tank gradually decreases downward, so that the washing / dehydrating tank can be reliably The water flow can be generated, and moreover, the water flow from the bottom to the top toward the center of the washing / dehydrating tank keeps the curler with a large specific gravity floating in the water to ensure the washing and the separation of the paper wrapper. it can.

Further, according to the invention of claim 2, since the inner side surface of the washing / dehydrating tank is made of a mesh, even if the wrapping paper sticks to the inner side surface of the washing / dehydrating tank at the time of dewatering, both A wide gap is created between the wrapping paper and the wrapping paper, so that the wrapping paper can be prevented from clinging to the washing / dehydrating tank.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a first embodiment of a curler washing / dehydrating device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the same.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line III-III of FIG. 1 above.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of the same as above.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a curler and a wrapping paper wrapped around the curler.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a washing / dehydrating tank showing a second embodiment of the curler washing / dehydrating apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an enlarged sectional view of a part of the same washing and dehydrating tank.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view of a washing / dehydrating tank showing a third embodiment of the curler washing / dehydrating apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the same container with the inner container removed.

FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of a washing / dehydrating tank showing a curler washing / dehydrating apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 4 Outer tank 8 Drain port 22 Motor (rotational drive source) 31 Washing / dehydrating tank 33 Small hole 34 Blade 34a Blade tip edge 41 Washing / dehydrating tank 43 Net 43a Small hole 44 Small hole 45 Blade 51 Washing / dehydrating tank 53 Inner container ( Net body 53a Small hole 54 Small hole 55 Blade 56 Blade 71 Washing / dehydrating tank 73 Inner container (net body) 73a Small hole 75 Bar material (blade) 76 blade

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. An outer tub having an upper surface having an openable and drainable water outlet at a lower portion, a washing / dehydrating tank having an upper surface provided in the outer tub, and the washing / dehydrating tank rotating about a vertical axis. The washing / dehydrating tank has a large number of small holes and a plurality of blades protruding inward. These blades are vertically elongated and are washed and removed from the leading edge. A curler washing / dehydrating device having an inclined shape in which the distance to the axis of rotation of the water tank gradually decreases downward. 2. An outer tub having an upper surface opened and an openable / closable drainage port at a lower portion, a washing / dehydrating tank provided in the outer tub having an upper surface opened, and the washing / dehydrating tank rotated about a vertical axis. A curler washing / dehydrating apparatus, comprising: a rotary drive source for driving the washing / dehydrating tank, wherein the washing / dehydrating tank has a large number of small holes and a plurality of blades projecting inward, and an inner side surface is a mesh body. .