JP3968832B2

JP3968832B2 - Laundry tools

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Publication number: JP3968832B2
Application number: JP23622997A
Authority: JP
Inventors: 克己三枝
Original assignee: Kao Corp
Current assignee: Kao Corp
Priority date: 1997-09-01
Filing date: 1997-09-01
Publication date: 2007-08-29
Anticipated expiration: 2017-09-01
Also published as: JPH1176674A

Description

【０００１】
【発明の属する技術分野】
本発明は、靴下等に付着した泥等のがんこな汚れを洗濯するために使用する洗濯用道具に関する。
【０００２】
【従来の技術】
靴下のつま先やかかと等に付着した泥などの汚れは、洗濯機による機械洗濯ではほとんど落とすことができない。これは、汚れが靴下の繊維内に刺さった状態になってるためであり、また、油汚れなどのように洗濯洗剤で溶かし出すこともできないからである。そのため、このような靴下のがんこな汚れに対しては、単に洗濯洗剤を使用するだけでなく、汚れた部位を強く擦ったり、たたいたりする手洗いがなされている。
【０００３】
従来、手洗いのための一般的な洗濯用具として、表面に複数の溝が形成されている平板状の洗濯板が知られている。また、靴下のがんこな汚れを落とすための洗濯用具として、図８に示したように、スポンジ２を巻き付けた洗い棒３と、内面４ａに波状の凹凸５が形成されている洗い筒４からなる靴下あらい器１が提案されている（実開昭６０−１９２７８８号公報）。
【０００４】
【発明が解決しようとする課題】
しかしながら、靴下の手洗いに従来の一般的な平板状の洗濯板を使用すると洗濯液が周囲に飛び散るという問題がある。また、洗濯液が洗濯板から容易に流れ落ちてしまい、靴下の汚れを落とそうとする当該洗濯部位に適量の洗濯液を保持しておくことが困難である。
【０００５】
一方、前述の図８の洗い棒３と洗い筒４からなる靴下あらい器１を使用すると、従来の平板状の洗濯板を使用する場合に対して洗濯液に直接手をさらすことなく洗濯できるので手あれをおこしにくい。また、軽い力で洗濯できるので洗濯作業を軽減できる。しかし、以下のような種々の問題がある。
【０００６】
１）靴下を洗濯するときの洗い棒３の動きが洗い筒４内での上下動か回転運動のみに限られる。そのため、靴下の洗濯時に、洗い筒４の底部に位置する靴下の部分は念入りに洗うことができるかもしれないが、靴下の任意の部分について、汚れのひどい部分を念入りに洗うことができない。
【０００７】
２）汚れた部分を見ながら洗濯することができず、したがって、汚れ落ちの程度を確認しながら洗濯することができない。
【０００８】
３）許容できる靴下の厚みの幅が狭い。そのため、薄手の靴下用に洗い棒３の外径と洗い筒４の内径を設定すると、厚手の靴下を洗濯することが困難となる。
【０００９】
４）洗濯液を流しながら洗濯することができない。そのため、洗い筒４内には、特に汚れた洗濯液が溜まることとなり、洗濯する靴下に汚れが再付着する場合がある。
【００１０】
５）平板状の洗濯板に比して、洗い筒４それ自体の洗浄が容易でなく、乾燥も遅く、洗い筒４を清浄に保持しておくことが難しい。
【００１１】
このように、平板状の洗濯板にも、洗い棒と洗い筒からなる靴下あらい器にもそれぞれ問題があり、がんこな汚れの付着した靴下の洗濯は労力のかかる煩雑な作業となっていた。
【００１２】
本発明は以上のような従来技術の課題を解決しようとするものであり、靴下をはじめとする種々の衣料についたがんこな汚れを効率よく洗濯することのできる新たな洗濯用具を提供することを目的とする。
【００１３】
【課題を解決するための手段】
本発明者は、上記の目的を達成するため、側面に開口部が形成され、洗濯面となる内面に複数の凹凸が形成されている筒状体からなる洗濯板と、該洗濯板の洗濯面の内径よりも小さい外径を有する洗い棒とからなる洗濯用道具であって、洗濯板の側面の開口部が筒状体の長手方向に直線状に伸びて形成され、洗濯面の横断面形状が略半円状をなし、洗い棒の本体部が弾性樹脂からなり、該本体部の表面が、洗濯液がしみ込まないように疎水性となっている洗濯用道具を提供する。
【００１４】
本発明の洗濯用道具によれば、例えば、靴下を洗濯する場合、洗い棒に靴下を被せ、洗濯板の洗濯面に擦り付けることにより以下のように効率よく汚れを落とすことが可能となる。
【００１５】
第１に、洗濯板が筒状体からなり、その内面が洗濯面となるので、洗濯液が飛び散らず、また洗濯液が洗濯面の底部に集中するため、洗い棒で擦り付ける靴下部分に適量の洗濯液を保持することが可能となる。
【００１６】
第２に、洗濯板が筒状体からなり、その内面が洗濯面となるので、洗い棒で擦り付ける方向がこの洗濯面でガイドされ、一定方向の上下動を容易に繰り返すことが可能となり、さらに洗濯面には複数の凹凸が形成されているので、軽い力で効率よく洗濯することができる。
【００１７】
第３に、洗濯板をなす筒状体の側面には開口部が形成されており、完全な筒状体ではないので、汚れを落とす部分を見ながら洗濯することができる。また、洗い棒を擦り付ける方向の自由度が大きく、洗濯板の洗濯面内での上下動や回転運動に限られず、所望の部位を念入りに洗うことができる。
【００１８】
第４に、洗濯板をなす筒状体の側面には開口部が形成されており、完全な筒状体ではないので、洗濯板の洗濯面に洗い棒を擦り付けつつ、適宜洗濯液をかけ、汚れた洗濯液を流し出しながら洗濯できる。したがって、汚れた洗濯液が洗濯面に滞留することがなく、洗濯する靴下に汚れが再付着することを防止できる。また、この洗濯用道具を用いて、すすぎ水をかけながらすすぐこともできる。
【００１９】
第５に、洗濯板をなす筒状体の側面に開口部が形成されており、完全な筒状体ではないので、洗濯板の洗濯面の内径と洗い棒の外径との差異に厳密に規制されることなく、任意の厚みの靴下を洗濯することができる。
【００２０】
第６に、洗濯板をなす筒状体の側面に開口部が形成されており、完全な筒状体ではないので、洗濯板自体を容易に洗浄することができ、また迅速に乾燥させることができる。したがって、洗濯用具を常に清浄に維持することができる。
【００２１】
【発明の実施の形態】
以下、本発明の実施例を図面に基づいて具体的に説明する。なお、各図中、同一符号は同一又は同等の構成要素を表している。
【００２２】
図１は、本発明の一実施例の洗濯用道具５０Ａの斜視図（同図（ａ））及びその洗濯板２０のｘ−ｘ断面図（同図（ｂ））である。
【００２３】
図示したように、この洗濯用道具５０Ａは、側面に開口部２５が形成された筒状体からなる洗濯板２０と洗い棒４０とからなっている。
【００２４】
この洗濯板２０の開口部２５は、洗濯板２０をなしている筒状体の一端から他端まで長手方向に直線状に形成されており、筒状体の内面に位置する洗濯面２１は、その横断面が略半円状をなしている。
【００２５】
ここで、洗濯板２０の洗濯面２１の横断面形状が略半円状であるとは、洗濯板２０の洗濯面２１の横断面形状が、側面に開口部２５が形成されていない一般的な筒状体の内面の横断面形状のような閉じた形状ではなく、円弧、楕円弧、多次曲線の一部のような開いた曲線からなることをいう。したがって、洗濯面２１の横断面形状が円弧からなる場合に、その円弧は必ずしも厳密な１／２円でなくてもよい。１／２円よりも全円に近くてもよく、反対に１／２円より短い円弧からなっていてもよい
また、洗濯板２０はその洗濯面２１に、略矩形の凹部を連設することにより形成されている複数の凹凸を有している。これにより凹部に適量の洗濯液を保持することが可能となり、また、凸部で洗濯物を効率よく擦ることができる。なお、本発明において、洗濯面２１の凹凸の態様はこれに限られない。例えば、円形、楕円形、三角形等の凹部又は凸部を連設してもよい。
【００２６】
一方、洗い棒４０は、図中破線で示したように靴下等の洗濯物６０を直接被せる本体部４１とその端部から突出している柄部４２からなっており、柄部４２にはつり紐４３が取り付けられている。
【００２７】
この洗い棒４０は、後に詳述するように、この洗濯用道具５０Ａを用いて洗濯する際に、洗濯物６０を被せ、それを洗濯板２０の洗濯面２１に擦り付けるために使用する。
【００２８】
洗い棒４０の本体部４１の外径ｄ2は、洗濯板２０の洗濯面２１の内径ｄ1 よりも小さく形成されている。これにより、洗濯物６０を洗い棒４０に被せ、これを洗濯板２０の洗濯面２１に擦り付けて洗濯する場合に、洗濯面２１の略全面を利用して効率よく洗濯することが可能となる。この洗濯板２０の洗濯面２１の内径ｄ1と洗い棒４０の本体部４１の外径ｄ2との大きさに関しては、好ましくは、洗濯面２１の内径ｄ1に対する洗い棒４０の本体部４１の外径ｄ2の割合を６０〜８０％とし、より具体的には、洗濯板２０の洗濯面２１の内径ｄ1を５０〜１００ｍｍとし、洗い棒４０の外径ｄ2を４０〜６０ｍｍとする。これにより、例えば洗濯物６０が靴下である場合に、子供用から大人用までの種々の厚さの靴下の洗い易さを向上させることができる。
【００２９】
洗い棒４０の本体部４１は、弾性樹脂、例えば、発泡ポリエチレン（ＪＩＳＫ６７６７による密度０．０３〜０．２０ｇ／ｃｍ³、圧縮硬さ０．５〜３．５ｋｇ／ｃｍ²）等を使用することが好ましい。また、洗い棒４０の表面は、洗濯液がしみ込まないように疎水性とすることが好ましい。さらに、洗い棒４０に被せた洗濯物６０のずれを防止して効率よく洗濯できるようにするため、本体部４１の表面には凹凸を形成することが好ましい。
【００３０】
洗い棒４０の本体部４１の表面を疎水性とし、かつそこに凹凸を形成する方法としては、この本体部４１材料として発泡ポリエチレンを使用する場合、この本体部４１の表面を熱成形することが好ましい。熱成形により表面に凹凸を形成できると共に、疎水性のスキン層を形成でき、完全に内部への水の侵入を遮断することができる。なお、洗い棒４０の本体部４１の表面に凹凸を形成する方法としては、表面研磨によってもよい。
【００３１】
この洗濯用道具５０Ａを用いた洗濯方法のより具体的な態様としては、図２のように、洗濯板２０の洗濯面２１に、洗い棒４０に被せた洗濯物６０を当てた後、図中矢印のように洗濯板２０の長手方向に沿わせて洗い棒４０を上下動させてもよく、図３のように洗い棒４０を洗濯板２０の洗濯面２１に斜めに当てて洗濯物６０の特定部分が特に念入りに洗濯できるようにしてもよい。あるいは図４のように、洗濯板２０の洗濯面２１に、洗い棒４０に被せた洗濯物６０を当て、図中矢印のように洗い棒４０を回転させてもよい。このように、この洗濯用道具５０Ａによれば、洗濯板２０の洗濯面２１の横断面形状が略半円状であり、洗濯板２０が完全な筒状ではないので、洗い棒４０を擦り付ける方向の自由度が大きく、種々の態様で洗うことができる。また、洗濯時には、汚れを落とす部分を見て、汚れ落ちの程度を確認しながら洗濯することができる。さらに、必要に応じて洗濯液をかけながら、あるいはすすぎ水をかけながら洗濯することもできる。
【００３２】
また、図１の洗濯用道具５０Ａの洗濯板２０は、その一方の端面に平板状部材３０を有している。この平板状部材３０は、本発明において必要に応じて設けられるものである。このよう平板状部材３０を設けることにより、図示したように、平板状部材３０を底板として洗濯板２０を自立させることが可能となり、収納時の利便性を向上させることができる。
【００３３】
平板状部材３０を設ける場合、洗濯面２１と連続する平板状部材３０の洗濯面３１にも、洗浄効率を向上させるため凹凸を設けることが好ましい。
【００３４】
図５は、本発明の他の実施例の洗濯用道具５０Ｂの斜視図（同図（ａ））及びその洗濯板２０Ｂの端面に設けられている平板状部材３０Ｂのｙ−ｙ断面図（同図（ｂ））である。この洗濯用道具５０Ｂも、前述の洗濯用道具５０Ａと同様に、洗い棒４０と、洗濯面２１の横断面形状が略半円状の洗濯板２０Ｂとからなっている。そして洗濯板２０Ｂは、その洗濯面２１に凹凸を有し、その一端に平板状部材３０Ｂを有し、平板状部材３０Ｂの洗濯面３１には凹凸が形成されている。しかしこの平板状部材３０Ｂには、通液孔３２も形成されている点が異なっている。このように平板状部材３０Ｂに通液孔３２を設けることにより、洗濯時に通液孔３２から洗濯液が排出されるようになり、汚れた洗濯液が平板状部材３０Ｂ上に滞留しつづけることを防止できる。
【００３５】
図６は、さらに異なる本発明の実施例の洗濯用道具５０Ｃの斜視図である。この洗濯用道具５０Ｃは、前述の図１の洗濯用道具５０Ａに対して、平板状部材３０の洗濯面３１と洗濯板２０Ｃの洗濯面２１とが曲面で連続している点が異なっている。このように平板状部材３０の洗濯面３１と洗濯板２０Ｃの洗濯面２１とを曲面で連続させることにより、平板状部材３０の洗濯面３１と洗濯板２０Ｃの洗濯面２１との境界部も洗濯物を擦り付ける洗濯面として有効利用することができ、洗濯面２１の端部２２での洗濯効率を向上させることができる。
【００３６】
図７も、さらに異なる本発明の実施例の洗濯用道具５０Ｄの斜視図である。この洗濯用道具５０Ｄは、前述の図６の洗濯用道具５０Ｃから平板状部材３０を取り除き、洗濯用道具５０Ｃの洗濯板２０Ｃの一方の端部の湾曲部をさらに延長して洗濯面２１の端部２２を曲面で閉じたものである。このように平板状部材３０をなくすと、洗濯板２０Ｄを自立させることはできないが、洗濯板２０Ｄの部品数を少なくすることができ、また端部２２を曲面で閉じることにより、図６の洗濯用道具５０Ｃの洗濯板２０Ｃと同様に、端部２２での洗濯効率を向上させることができる。
【００３７】
以上、本発明の実施例を図面に基づいて具体的に説明したが、本発明はこれらの実施例に限定されることなく、種々の態様をとることができる。
【００３８】
【発明の効果】
本発明によれば、靴下をはじめとする種々の衣類についたがんこな汚れを効率よく洗濯することが可能となる。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図１】本発明の洗濯用道具の斜視図（同図（ａ））及びその洗濯板の断面図（同図（ｂ））である。
【図２】本発明の洗濯用道具の使用方法の説明図である。
【図３】本発明の洗濯用道具の使用方法の説明図である。
【図４】本発明の洗濯用道具の使用方法の説明図である。
【図５】本発明の洗濯用道具の斜視図（同図（ａ））及びその洗濯板の端面に設けられている平板状部材の断面図（同図（ｂ））である。
【図６】本発明の洗濯用道具の斜視図である。
【図７】本発明の洗濯用道具の斜視図である。
【図８】従来の靴下あらい器の斜視図である。
【符号の説明】
２０洗濯板
２０Ｂ洗濯板
２０Ｃ洗濯板
２０Ｄ洗濯板
２１洗濯面
２２洗濯面の端部
２５開口部
３０平板状部材
３０Ｂ平板状部材
３１平板状部材の洗濯面
３２通液孔
４０洗い棒
４１本体部
４２柄部
４３つり紐
５０Ａ、５０Ｂ、５０Ｃ、５０Ｄ洗濯用道具
６０洗濯物[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a laundry tool used for washing stubborn dirt such as mud adhering to socks and the like.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Dirt such as mud adhering to socks toes and heels can hardly be removed by machine washing with a washing machine. This is because the dirt is stuck in the fiber of the sock, and it cannot be dissolved with a laundry detergent like oil dirt. For this reason, not only the laundry detergent is used but also hand washing that strongly rubs or strikes the soiled part is carried out against such stubborn dirt.
[0003]
Conventionally, a flat laundry board having a plurality of grooves formed on the surface thereof is known as a general washing tool for hand washing. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, as a washing tool for removing stubborn stains on socks, it comprises a washing bar 3 around which a sponge 2 is wound and a washing cylinder 4 in which wavy unevenness 5 is formed on the inner surface 4a. A sock-raising device 1 has been proposed (Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 60-192788).
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, there is a problem in that the washing liquid scatters around when using a conventional flat plate for washing the socks. In addition, the washing liquid easily flows down from the washing board, and it is difficult to hold an appropriate amount of the washing liquid at the washing site where the dirt of the socks is to be removed.
[0005]
On the other hand, if the sock arbor 1 composed of the washing bar 3 and the washing cylinder 4 shown in FIG. 8 is used, washing can be performed without exposing the washing liquid directly to the case where a conventional flat washing board is used. It is hard to do that. Moreover, since it can be washed with a light force, the washing work can be reduced. However, there are various problems as follows.
[0006]
1) The movement of the washing bar 3 when washing the socks is limited only to the up-and-down rotational movement in the washing tube 4. Therefore, at the time of washing the socks, the portion of the socks located at the bottom of the washing tube 4 may be carefully washed, but the severely soiled portion cannot be carefully washed for any portion of the socks.
[0007]
2) It is not possible to wash while looking at the dirty part, and therefore it is not possible to wash while checking the degree of dirt removal.
[0008]
3) Acceptable sock thickness is narrow. Therefore, if the outer diameter of the washing bar 3 and the inner diameter of the washing tube 4 are set for thin socks, it becomes difficult to wash thick socks.
[0009]
4) Cannot wash while washing liquid. For this reason, a particularly dirty washing liquid is accumulated in the washing tube 4, and the dirt may reattach to the socks to be washed.
[0010]
5) Compared to a flat washing plate, the washing tube 4 itself is not easily washed, and drying is slow, and it is difficult to keep the washing tube 4 clean.
[0011]
As described above, there is a problem with both a flat laundry board and a sock spiller composed of a washing bar and a washing cylinder, and washing of socks with stubborn dirt has been a laborious and cumbersome task.
[0012]
The present invention is intended to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and to provide a new laundry tool capable of efficiently washing stubborn dirt on various clothes including socks. Objective.
[0013]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present inventor has a washing board made of a cylindrical body in which an opening is formed on a side surface and a plurality of projections and depressions are formed on an inner surface serving as a washing surface, and the washing surface of the washing plate A washing tool comprising a washing bar having an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the washing plate, wherein the opening on the side surface of the washing plate is formed by extending linearly in the longitudinal direction of the cylindrical body, and the cross-sectional shape of the washing surface Provides a washing tool in which the main body of the washing bar is made of an elastic resin, and the surface of the main body is hydrophobic so that the washing liquid does not penetrate .
[0014]
According to the laundry tool of the present invention, for example, when washing socks, it is possible to efficiently remove stains as follows by putting the socks on a washing bar and rubbing against the washing surface of the washing board.
[0015]
First, since the washing board is a cylindrical body and the inner surface thereof becomes the washing surface, the washing liquid does not scatter and the washing liquid concentrates on the bottom of the washing surface, so that an appropriate amount is applied to the sock portion rubbed with the washing bar. It becomes possible to hold the washing liquid.
[0016]
Secondly, since the washing board is formed of a cylindrical body and the inner surface thereof becomes the washing surface, the direction of rubbing with the washing bar is guided by this washing surface, and it is possible to easily repeat the vertical movement in a certain direction, Since a plurality of irregularities are formed on the washing surface, it can be washed efficiently with a light force.
[0017]
Thirdly, an opening is formed in the side surface of the cylindrical body forming the washing plate, and since it is not a complete cylindrical body, it can be washed while looking at the part to be cleaned. In addition, the degree of freedom in the direction of rubbing the washing bar is large, and it is not limited to the vertical movement or rotational movement within the washing surface of the washing plate, and a desired part can be carefully washed.
[0018]
Fourthly, an opening is formed on the side surface of the cylindrical body forming the washing plate, and since it is not a complete cylindrical body, a washing liquid is appropriately applied while rubbing a washing bar against the washing surface of the washing plate, You can wash while pouring dirty washing liquid. Therefore, the dirty washing liquid does not stay on the washing surface, and it is possible to prevent the dirt from reattaching to the socks to be washed. In addition, the washing tool can be used to rinse while rinsing water.
[0019]
Fifth, since the opening is formed on the side surface of the cylindrical body forming the washing plate and is not a complete cylindrical body, the difference between the inner diameter of the washing surface of the washing plate and the outer diameter of the washing bar is strictly limited. Socks of any thickness can be washed without being restricted.
[0020]
Sixth, an opening is formed on the side surface of the cylindrical body forming the washing board, and since the opening is not a complete cylindrical body, the washing board itself can be easily washed and can be quickly dried. it can. Accordingly, it is possible to always keep the laundry implement clean.
[0021]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. In each figure, the same numerals indicate the same or equivalent components.
[0022]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the laundry tool 50A according to one embodiment of the present invention (FIG. 1A) and an xx sectional view of the washing plate 20 (FIG. 1B).
[0023]
As shown in the figure, the washing tool 50A is composed of a washing plate 20 and a washing bar 40 which are formed of a cylindrical body having an opening 25 formed on a side surface.
[0024]
The opening 25 of the washing board 20 is linearly formed in the longitudinal direction from one end to the other end of the cylindrical body forming the washing board 20, and the washing surface 21 located on the inner surface of the cylindrical body is: The cross section is substantially semicircular.
[0025]
Here, that the cross-sectional shape of the washing surface 21 of the washing board 20 is substantially semicircular, the cross-sectional shape of the washing surface 21 of the washing board 20 is a general shape in which the opening 25 is not formed on the side surface. It is not a closed shape such as the cross-sectional shape of the inner surface of the cylindrical body, but an open curve such as an arc, an elliptical arc, or a part of a multi-degree curve. Therefore, when the cross-sectional shape of the washing surface 21 is an arc, the arc does not necessarily have to be a strict 1/2 circle. It may be closer to the full circle than ½ yen, or may be made of an arc shorter than ½ yen. Also, the washing plate 20 has a substantially rectangular recess continuously formed on the washing surface 21 thereof. It has a plurality of unevenness formed by. As a result, it is possible to hold an appropriate amount of washing liquid in the concave portion, and it is possible to efficiently rub the laundry with the convex portion. In addition, in this invention, the uneven | corrugated aspect of the washing surface 21 is not restricted to this. For example, a concave portion or a convex portion such as a circle, an ellipse, or a triangle may be provided continuously.
[0026]
On the other hand, the washing bar 40 includes a main body 41 that directly covers a laundry 60 such as socks and a handle 42 that protrudes from an end thereof as shown by a broken line in the figure. Is attached.
[0027]
As will be described in detail later, the washing bar 40 is used to cover the laundry 60 and rub it against the washing surface 21 of the washing board 20 when washing with the washing tool 50A.
[0028]
The outer diameter d2 of the main body 41 of the washing bar 40 is formed smaller than the inner diameter d1 of the washing surface 21 of the washing board 20. As a result, when the laundry 60 is put on the washing bar 40 and rubbed against the washing surface 21 of the washing plate 20 for washing, the laundry 60 can be efficiently washed using substantially the entire surface of the washing surface 21. Regarding the size of the inner diameter d1 of the washing surface 21 of the washing board 20 and the outer diameter d2 of the main body 41 of the washing bar 40, the outer diameter of the main body 41 of the washing bar 40 with respect to the inner diameter d1 of the washing surface 21 is preferable. The ratio of d2 is 60 to 80%, more specifically, the inner diameter d1 of the washing surface 21 of the washing board 20 is 50 to 100 mm, and the outer diameter d2 of the washing bar 40 is 40 to 60 mm. Thereby, for example, when the laundry 60 is a sock, it is possible to improve the ease of washing socks having various thicknesses from children to adults.
[0029]
The main body 41 of the washing bar 40 uses an elastic resin, for example, foamed polyethylene (density 0.03-0.20 g / cm ³ according to JIS K6767, compression hardness 0.5-3.5 kg / cm ² ) and the like. It is preferable. The surface of the washing bar 40 is preferably hydrophobic so that the washing liquid does not penetrate. Furthermore, it is preferable to form irregularities on the surface of the main body 41 in order to prevent the laundry 60 covered on the washing bar 40 from being displaced and to be able to wash efficiently.
[0030]
As a method of making the surface of the main body 41 of the washing bar 40 hydrophobic and forming irregularities there, when using foamed polyethylene as the material of the main body 41, the surface of the main body 41 can be thermoformed. preferable. Irregularities can be formed on the surface by thermoforming, and a hydrophobic skin layer can be formed to completely block water from entering the interior. In addition, as a method of forming irregularities on the surface of the main body 41 of the washing bar 40, surface polishing may be used.
[0031]
As a more specific aspect of the washing method using the washing tool 50A, as shown in FIG. 2, after the laundry 60 covered with the washing bar 40 is applied to the washing surface 21 of the washing board 20, The washing bar 40 may be moved up and down along the longitudinal direction of the washing board 20 as shown by an arrow, and the washing bar 40 is obliquely applied to the washing surface 21 of the washing board 20 as shown in FIG. The particular part may be particularly washable. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 4, the laundry 60 placed on the washing bar 40 may be applied to the washing surface 21 of the washing board 20, and the washing bar 40 may be rotated as indicated by an arrow in the figure. Thus, according to this washing tool 50A, the washing plate 21 has a substantially semicircular cross-sectional shape and the washing plate 20 is not completely cylindrical. Can be washed in various ways. Moreover, at the time of washing, it is possible to wash while checking the degree of dirt removal by looking at the part from which dirt is removed. Further, washing can be performed while applying a washing liquid or rinsing water as necessary.
[0032]
Moreover, the washing board 20 of the washing tool 50A in FIG. 1 has a flat plate member 30 on one end face thereof. The flat plate member 30 is provided as necessary in the present invention. By providing the flat plate member 30 as described above, as shown in the drawing, the washing plate 20 can be self-supported with the flat plate member 30 as a bottom plate, and convenience during storage can be improved.
[0033]
When the flat plate member 30 is provided, it is preferable to provide unevenness on the washing surface 31 of the flat plate member 30 continuous with the washing surface 21 in order to improve the cleaning efficiency.
[0034]
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the washing tool 50B according to another embodiment of the present invention (FIG. 5A) and a cross-sectional view taken along the line yy of the flat plate member 30B provided on the end surface of the washing plate 20B. FIG. This washing tool 50B also includes a washing bar 40 and a washing board 20B having a substantially semicircular cross-sectional shape of the washing surface 21, similar to the above-described washing tool 50A. The washing board 20B has irregularities on the washing surface 21, has a flat plate member 30B at one end thereof, and irregularities are formed on the washing surface 31 of the flat plate member 30B. However, the flat member 30B is different in that a liquid passage hole 32 is also formed. By providing the liquid passage hole 32 in the flat plate member 30B in this way, the washing liquid is discharged from the liquid flow hole 32 during washing, and the dirty washing liquid continues to stay on the flat plate member 30B. Can be prevented.
[0035]
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a laundry tool 50C according to another embodiment of the present invention. The washing tool 50C is different from the above-described washing tool 50A in FIG. 1 in that the washing surface 31 of the flat plate member 30 and the washing surface 21 of the washing plate 20C are continuous with curved surfaces. As described above, the washing surface 31 of the flat plate member 30 and the washing surface 21 of the washing plate 20C are continuously curved so that the boundary between the washing surface 31 of the flat plate member 30 and the washing surface 21 of the washing plate 20C is also washed. It can be effectively used as a washing surface for rubbing an object, and the washing efficiency at the end 22 of the washing surface 21 can be improved.
[0036]
FIG. 7 is also a perspective view of a laundry tool 50D according to another embodiment of the present invention. In this washing tool 50D, the flat plate member 30 is removed from the washing tool 50C of FIG. 6 described above, and the curved portion at one end of the washing plate 20C of the washing tool 50C is further extended to end the washing surface 21. The part 22 is closed with a curved surface. If the flat plate member 30 is eliminated in this way, the washing plate 20D cannot be made to stand on its own, but the number of parts of the washing plate 20D can be reduced, and the end portion 22 is closed with a curved surface, whereby the washing plate shown in FIG. Similar to the washing plate 20C of the tool 50C, the washing efficiency at the end 22 can be improved.
[0037]
As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described concretely based on drawing, this invention can take a various aspect, without being limited to these Examples.
[0038]
【The invention's effect】
ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to wash | clean the stubborn stain | pollution | contamination attached to various clothes including socks efficiently.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the washing tool of the present invention (FIG. 1A) and a cross-sectional view of the washing plate (FIG. 1B).
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a method of using the laundry tool of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of how to use the laundry tool of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a method of using the laundry tool of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the washing tool of the present invention (FIG. 5A) and a cross-sectional view of the flat member provided on the end face of the washing plate (FIG. 5B).
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the laundry tool of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the laundry tool of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a conventional sock storm device.
[Explanation of symbols]
20 Washing Plate 20B Washing Plate 20C Washing Plate 20D Washing Plate 21 Washing Surface 22 Washing Surface End 25 Opening 30 Flat Plate Member 30B Flat Plate Member 31 Flat Plate Washing Surface 32 Flowing Hole 40 Washing Bar 41 Main Body 42 Handle 43 Suspension 50A, 50B, 50C, 50D Laundry tool 60 Laundry

Claims

From the washing board which consists of a cylindrical body in which an opening is formed in the side surface and a plurality of irregularities are formed on the inner surface which becomes the washing surface, and a washing bar having an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the washing surface of the washing plate A washing tool comprising: an opening on a side surface of a washing plate is formed by extending in a straight line in a longitudinal direction of the cylindrical body; a cross-sectional shape of the washing surface is substantially semicircular; The laundry tool is made of an elastic resin, and the surface of the main body is hydrophobic so that the washing liquid does not penetrate .

The washing tool according to claim 1, wherein the main body of the washing bar has a hydrophobic skin layer on the surface thereof.

The washing tool according to claim 2 , wherein the main body of the washing bar is made of polyethylene foam.

The laundry tool according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the unevenness of the laundry surface comprises a substantially rectangular recess continuously provided on the laundry surface.

The washing tool according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a ratio of the outer diameter of the washing bar to the inner diameter of the washing board is 60 to 80%.

The laundry tool according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein irregularities are formed on the surface of the washing bar.

The laundry tool according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , wherein a flat plate member is provided on one end surface of the laundry plate, and the laundry plate is self-supporting with the flat plate member as a bottom plate.

The laundry tool according to claim 7 , wherein unevenness is formed on the washing surface of the flat plate-like member.

The washing tool according to claim 7 or 8, wherein a liquid passage hole is formed in the flat plate member.

The washing tool according to any one of claims 7 to 9 , wherein the washing surface of the flat plate member and the washing surface of the washing plate are curved and continuous.

The laundry tool according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , wherein one end of the washing surface of the washing plate is closed with a curved surface.