JP3377368B2 - Laundry aid - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a washing aid used when washing laundry with a washing machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When washing laundry with a washing machine,
A washing net is used in order to prevent the laundry from losing its shape due to a swirling water flow in the washing tub.

As the laundry net, Shoukai 58-94
There is a spherical bag-like one disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 480 and a hemispherical bag-like one disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-328279.

However, when the laundry is stored in a spherical or hemispherical bag-shaped laundry net and washed, the laundry is biased or curled in the laundry net, so that the shape of the laundry can be sufficiently prevented from being deformed. Can not.

Further, the laundry net disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 7-80184 is intended to prevent the laundry from losing its shape by fixing the laundry sandwiched by the net with a stopper. Further, the laundry net disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-124377 has a portion for storing a body of a laundry and a portion for storing a sleeve, and the body storage portion and the sleeve storage portion are provided. By connecting with a connecting tool, the shape of the laundry sandwiched by the net is prevented. Further, the laundry net disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-289778 has a hanger for hanging the laundry sandwiched between the nets to prevent the laundry from losing its shape.

In addition, as a washing machine capable of preventing the laundry from losing its shape, the laundry is placed on a net provided in a washing tub,
There is a structure in which water is dropped from above the laundry in a waterfall shape.

[0007]

The conventional washing net moves around in the washing tub due to the swirling water flow. Therefore, it was not possible to sufficiently prevent the laundry from losing its shape.

Further, when the washing method of dropping water from above the laundry is used, it is possible to prevent the laundry from losing its shape, but a special washing machine is required. Therefore, it is not possible to wash the laundry such as a sweater, which is recommended for dry cleaning, with a general-purpose washing machine because it easily loses its shape.

An object of the present invention is to provide a laundry assisting tool which can solve the above problems.

[0010]

A washing aid of the present invention comprises a water-permeable member capable of holding laundry in a washing tub of a washing machine, and the relative displacement of the water-permeable member with respect to the washing tub is restricted. It is characterized by being possible.

According to the structure of the present invention, the deformation of the laundry at the time of washing by the washing machine can be prevented by sandwiching the laundry with the water permeable member, and the relative displacement of the water permeable member with respect to the washing tub. It is also possible to prevent the movement of the water-permeable member in the washing tub even if a water flow that swirls during washing is generated.

The water permeable member is attached to an annular member having a rigidity higher than that of the water permeable member, and the annular member is pressed against the inner circumference of the washing tub so that the water permeable member is displaced relative to the washing tub. that there is a possible regulation
Is one of the features. Accordingly, by pressing the annular member against the inner circumference of the washing tub, the relative displacement of the water-permeable member with respect to the washing tub can be regulated by the friction between the washing tub and the annular member.

In the laundry assisting tool of the present invention, the water-permeable member is composed of a pair of nets, and the outer periphery of each net is attached to an annular member having a rigidity higher than that of each net. The relative displacement of the water-permeable member with respect to the washing tub can be regulated by pressing the water-permeable member to the inner circumference of the two, and the two annular members can be connected to each other so that the laundry can be sandwiched by the two nets. Another thing is that it is elastically deformable so that you can apply elasticity to the sandwiched laundry.
Characterize. Thereby, since the two nets can sandwich the laundry by applying the elastic force, it is possible to reliably prevent the laundry from losing its shape. In addition, even if you use a flexible net as a net to prevent the laundry from being damaged,
By pressing the annular member having a rigidity higher than that of each net against the inner circumference of the washing tub, the relative displacement of the water-permeable member with respect to the washing tub can be regulated by the friction between the washing tub and the annular member.

In the connected state of both the annular members, it is preferable that an opening larger than the mesh of each net is formed between the both annular members. As a result, the water flow smoothly enters between both nets during washing, and the washing effect can be improved.

The annular member has elasticity, and the relative displacement of the water-permeable member with respect to the washing tub can be regulated by pressing the annular member against the inner circumference of the washing tub in an elastically deformed state. preferable. Thereby, the friction between the washing tub and the annular member can be increased, and the relative displacement of the water permeable member with respect to the washing tub can be reliably regulated.

The water-permeable member is preferably foldable, and the annular member is preferably elastically bendable and twistable. As a result, the laundry auxiliary tool of the present invention can be compactly stored.

[0017]

[0018]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

The laundry assisting tool 1 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 includes a water-permeable member composed of a pair of nets 2 and each net 2.
An annular member 3 to which each outer periphery of the annular member 3 is attached, and a connecting fastener 4 of both annular members 3.

Each net 2 is foldable and is knitted from a flexible fiber made of synthetic resin, for example. As shown in FIG. 2, the laundry 10 is arranged between the nets 2. As shown in FIG. 2, one or both of the nets 2 may be provided with a pocket P made of a water-permeable member to enable storage of small items.

Each of the annular members 3 has a rigidity higher than that of each of the nets 2, and is formed by molding an elastic metal linear member having a flat cross section into a substantially rectangular frame shape. Each annular member 3 is covered with a cloth cover 6, and each cover 6 is sewn to the outer periphery of the net 2 with a thread (not shown).

The fastener 4 has a pair of cloth ribbons 4a sewn to each cover 6 by threads (not shown) along the outer periphery of the net 2, teeth 4b attached to the periphery of each ribbon 4a, and a slider 4c. Have and. The two teeth 4b are meshed with each other by the sliding of the slider 4c, so that the two annular members 3 are connected to each other so that the laundry 10 can be sandwiched by the two nets 2.
Further, the sliding of the slider 4c releases the meshing of the teeth 4b with each other, so that the laundry 10 can be taken out from between the nets 2.

By separating the one end 4'and the other end 4 "of the fastener 4, the two annular members 3 are connected to each other by the fastener 4 rather than the mesh of each net 2 between them. A large opening 15 is formed.

As shown in (1) to (4) of FIG. 4, in the inside of the washing tub 20 of the washing machine, the relative displacement of both nets 2 sandwiching the laundry 10 by the pair of nets 2 with respect to the washing tub 20. Are regulated. That is, (1) of FIG. 4 shows the inner peripheral size of the washing tub 20 and the washing aid 1.
2 shows a case where the outer peripheral dimensions of the annular member 3 are substantially the same, and the annular member 3 is pressed against the inner peripheral surface of the washing tub 20 while being slightly elastically deformed. 4 (2), the outer peripheral dimension of the washing aid 1 is larger than the inner peripheral dimension of the washing tub 20, and the annular member 3 is elastically deformed so that the upper surface thereof becomes a convex curved surface.
It shows the case of being pressed to the inner circumference of. (3) of FIG.
The case is shown in which the outer peripheral size of the washing aid 1 is larger than the inner peripheral size of the washing tub 20, and the annular member 3 is pressed against the inner peripheral of the washing tub 20 while being inclined with respect to the horizontal and slightly elastically deformed. . 4 (4), the outer peripheral dimension of the washing aid 1 is larger than the inner peripheral dimension of the washing tub 20, and the annular member 3 is elastically deformed so that the lower surface becomes a convex curved surface. The case where it is pressed against the inner circumference is shown. In any case, the relative displacement of both nets 2 with respect to the washing tub 20 is restricted by the friction between the washing tub 20 and the annular member 3.

By regulating the relative displacement of the net 2 sandwiching the laundry 10 with respect to the washing tub 20, even if a swirling water flow is generated due to the rotation of the pulsator 21 during washing, the net 2 is kept in the washing tub 20. Can be prevented from moving around. As a result, the laundry 10 sandwiched between the nets 2 can be sufficiently prevented from losing its shape, and laundry which easily loses its shape, such as a sweater for which dry cleaning is recommended, can be washed with a general-purpose washing machine. Further, both nets 2 are elastically deformable so that the sandwiched laundry 10 can be elastically acted. Thereby, since the nets 2 can sandwich the laundry 10 by applying an elastic force, it is possible to reliably prevent the laundry 10 from losing its shape. Even if the net 2 having a high flexibility is used to prevent the laundry 10 from being damaged, the annular member 3 having a rigidity higher than that of each net 2 is pressed against the inner circumference of the washing tub 20 so that the washing tub The relative displacement of the net 2 with respect to the washing tub 20 can be regulated by the friction between the ring 20 and the annular member 3.
Further, since the annular member 3 is pressed against the inner circumference of the washing tub 20 by elasticity, the friction between the washing tub 20 and the annular member 3 is increased, and the relative displacement of the net 2 with respect to the washing tub 20 is reliably regulated. it can. In addition, the opening 15 formed between the two annular members 3 in the state of being connected to each other,
The water flow smoothly enters between both nets 2 during washing, and the washing effect can be improved.

The annular member 3 is elastically bendable and twistable. Thereby, the net 2 can be folded, and the laundry auxiliary tool 1 can be compactly stored. For example, as shown in FIG.
By bending and twisting the substantially quadrangular frame-shaped annular member 3, the positions of points a, b, c, and d in the drawing are changed in the order shown by the arrows in the drawing, so that three circles are overlapped. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the space for storing, transporting or selling when not in use. In particular, when the annular member 3 is composed of a linear member having a flat cross section, the state in which the three circles overlap can be maintained without putting them in a storage bag or fixing them with a string or the like, so that state is maintained. Eliminates the need to use other members to achieve

[0027]

FIG. 6 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. The difference from the first embodiment is that the net 2 and the annular member 3 are each single, and the net 2 is mounted on the annular member 3. The net 2 has a rectangular shape in a plan view, and its longitudinal dimension is approximately twice the lateral dimension of the annular member 3, and the annular member 3 is connected to the connecting portion 2 a with the annular member 3.
By swinging the projecting portion 2b from, the connecting portion 2a and the projecting portion 2b can be folded in two. A fastener 50 is attached to the outer periphery of the net 2, and the fastener 50 allows the connecting portion 2a and the protruding portion 2b of the folded net 2 to be connected to each other. As the fastener 50, Velcro (trademark) may be used. Others are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the same portions are denoted by the same reference numerals.

7 (1) and 7 (2) show a third embodiment of the present invention. The difference from the first embodiment is that the pair of annular members 3 are connected to each other not by the fastener 4 but by the rubber band 60. 7 (1) shows a state in which laundry is not stored, and FIG. 7 (2) shows a state in which laundry is stored and the rubber band 60 extends. Others are first
Similar to the embodiment, the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals.

It should be noted that, after washing is performed using the above-mentioned laundry auxiliary tool 1, the laundry 10 may be placed on the laundry auxiliary tool 1 and dried to be used as a clothes dryer. On this occasion,
Place the laundry assisting tool 1 on a plurality of clothes-drying rods, or attach a laundry clip to the laundry assisting tool 1 as a leg, and attach the laundry auxiliary tool 1 to the floor through the laundry clip. It may be placed on top of.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, the washing machine may be a one-tub type fully automatic washing machine or a two-tub type washing machine. Also, the washing tub 20
The shape of is not particularly limited, and the shape in plan view may be circular or quadrangular. For example, four corners of the washing aid 1 having a substantially square outer periphery are provided on the inner circumference of the washing tub 20 which is circular in plan view. The relative displacement with respect to the washing tub 20 can be regulated by mounting by pressing. Further, the water permeable member is not limited to the net, and may be, for example, cloth or a grid member made of a hard material. The shape of the annular member is not limited to a quadrangular shape, and may be, for example, a circular shape or an elliptical shape. The material of the annular member is not limited to metal, and may be, for example, synthetic resin or may not have elasticity. Further, the connecting means of the annular member and the water permeable member is not limited to the fastener or the rubber band, and a snap may be used, for example.

[0032]

According to the laundry assisting tool of the present invention, even if a swirling water flow occurs during washing, it is possible to sufficiently prevent the deformation of the laundry, and it is easy for the sweater or the like for which dry cleaning is recommended to lose its shape. The laundry can be washed with a general-purpose washing machine with water, and the washing effect can be improved without damaging the laundry, and the size can be reduced to reduce the space for transportation and sale when not in use.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a laundry auxiliary tool according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the auxiliary washing tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention before washing.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of the laundry auxiliary tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

4 (1) to (4) are views showing an installation state of the laundry auxiliary tool of the first embodiment of the present invention in the washing tub.

FIG. 5 is a view showing the order of compactification of the annular member according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[Fig. 6] Fig. 6 is a view of a washing auxiliary tool according to a second embodiment of the present invention before washing.
Plan view in

FIG. 7 (1) of an auxiliary tool for washing according to a third embodiment of the present invention
Is a plan view with no laundry stored, (2) is laundry storage
Plan view in Thailand

[Explanation of symbols]

2 Net (water-permeable member) 3 annular member 10 laundry 15 openings 20 washing tub

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Claims (6)

(57) [Claims] 1. A water-permeable member capable of holding laundry in a washing tub of a washing machine, the water-permeable member having a greater rigidity than the water-permeable member.
It is attached to an annular member, and the annular member is attached to the washing tub.
A washing aid characterized in that the relative displacement of the water-permeable member with respect to the washing tub can be regulated by pressing it against the inner circumference . 2. The water-permeable member is composed of a pair of nets.
The outer circumference of each net is more rigid than each net.
It is attached to a large ring member and the ring member is
Washing the water-permeable member by pressing it against the inner circumference of the rinsing tank
Relative displacement with respect to the tank can be regulated, and both annular members are
Both nets connect to each other so that laundry can be pinched.
It is possible to tie, and both nets give elasticity to the sandwiched laundry
It is elastically deformable so that it can act
Laundry aid of claim 1, there. 3. The laundry is sandwiched inside a washing tub of a washing machine.
A water-permeable member that can be penetrated is provided, and the water-permeable member is composed of a pair of nets. The outer circumference of each net is attached to an annular member having a rigidity higher than that of each net. By pressing it against the circumference, the relative displacement of the water-permeable member with respect to the washing tub can be regulated, both annular members can be connected to each other so that the laundry can be sandwiched by both nets, and both nets are sandwiched. as it can act resiliently in the laundry, that it is elastically deformable
Characteristic laundry aid. 4. The laundry auxiliary tool according to claim 2, wherein an opening larger than the mesh of each net is formed between the two annular members when the two annular members are connected to each other. 5. The annular member has elasticity, and by pressing the annular member in an elastically deformed state on the inner periphery of the washing tub, relative displacement of the water permeable member with respect to the washing tub can be regulated. The washing aid according to any one of claims 1 to 4. 6. The washing aid according to claim 5, wherein the water-permeable member is foldable, and the annular member is elastically bendable and twistable.