JP4357664B2 - Combined cleaning tool - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a combined cleaning tool capable of combining and separating a plurality of cleaning tools.
[0002]
[Prior art]
For cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, toilets, etc., generally there is a separate cleaning tool with a large cleaning surface for cleaning large flat parts and a cleaning tool with a small cleaning surface for cleaning details. A plurality of cleaning tools were prepared, and a plurality of cleaning tools were properly used according to the cleaning place. However, in this method, it is necessary to purchase a plurality of cleaning tools separately, and there is a problem that the plurality of cleaning tools cannot be stored cleanly. Therefore, as a means for improving this, several united cleaning tools that can combine a plurality of cleaning tools have been proposed.
[0003]
For example, in the registered utility model publication No. 3002536, as shown in FIG. 5, a base plate 81 having an opening 82 formed linearly from the central portion of one side end and an outer brush 83 planted on the lower side, A brush body 80 is disclosed in which an auxiliary plate body 86 having a handle 87 and having an inner brush 88 implanted therein is slidably fitted into the opening 82 by engaging a locking strip 84 and a locking groove 89. (Conventional example 1).
[0004]
Further, as shown in FIG. 6, Japanese Patent Publication No. 2879133 discloses a combination brush 90 in which a first brush 91 and a second brush 92 having different brush surface sizes and hardnesses are combined (conventional example 2). ).
[0005]
More specifically, the first brush 91 includes a handle 94 having a brush portion 95 with a hard bristle, a large brush surface, and a substantially arcuate shape on the brush base 93, and the second brush 92 is a brush bristle of the brush portion 98. Is soft, has a small brush surface, and has a curved handle 97 along the handle 94 of the first brush 91 on the brush base 96. In the form in which the first brush 91 and the second brush 92 are combined, the brush surface of the second brush 92 is inclined with respect to the brush surface of the first brush 91.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the case of the above conventional example 1, the auxiliary plate 86 having the inner brush 88 implanted therein is engaged with the base plate 81 having the outer brush 83 implanted therein, and the engaging strip 84 and the engaging groove 89 are engaged. Therefore, the operation of combining and separating is not so easy, and when using with a cleaning agent, the hand slips and the combining and separating operation cannot be performed well. There's a problem.
[0007]
Further, since the outer brush 83 and the inner brush 88 are made of the same material but differ in size, there is a problem that the usage is limited. Moreover, since the inner brush 88 has an elongated cleaning surface, there is a problem that it is not suitable for spot-cleaning a narrow area.
[0008]
Furthermore, since the opening 82 is opened at the center of the base plate 81, the rigidity of the base plate 81 is reduced in the separated state, so that it is not suitable for using the outer brush 83 in the separated state. There is a problem. In addition, since the inner brush 88 is separated, the cleaning surface becomes only the outer brush 83, and the cleaning surface is reduced accordingly, so that there is a problem that the cleaning ability is lowered.
[0009]
In the case of the conventional example 2, the second brush 92 having a small brush surface is not suitable for cleaning tile joints because the brush hair is soft and the cleaning surface is not thin. However, it is difficult to ensure sufficient rigidity due to structural limitations, and there is a problem that it is not suitable for cleaning by strongly pressing the cleaning surface against a heavily contaminated portion.
[0010]
Further, the handle 97 of the second brush 92 has a curved shape along the handle 94 of the first brush 91, and the handle 97 is overlapped with the handle 94 when the first brush 91 and the second brush 92 are combined. Therefore, there is a problem in that the structure of the coupling portion is complicated and subject to structural restrictions. Furthermore, since the first brush 91 and the second brush 92 are different only in hardness and size of the bristle, there is a problem that the usage is limited.
[0011]
The present invention solves such problems of the prior art, and includes a plurality of cleaning portions that differ in at least one of the size and characteristics of the cleaning surface, and allows a plurality of cleaning tools to be combined and separated by a simple operation. It can be done freely with one hand, it can expand the range of applications that can be used, and a combination of multiple cleaning tools can be stored neatly, and each cleaning tool has high rigidity. The purpose is to provide a cleaning tool.
[0012]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The combined cleaning tool of the present invention is provided at the first cleaning tool provided with the first cleaning part having a large cleaning surface on the base member, and at one end of the handle member, and has the same or different characteristics as the first cleaning part. A second cleaning unit having a cleaning surface and a third cleaning unit which is provided at the other end of the handle member and has the same or different characteristics as the second cleaning unit and a cleaning surface which is the same as or smaller than the second cleaning unit. a second cleaning tool, said first have a coupling means to freely coalescence and separation of the cleaner and a second cleaning tool, the coupling means, the fitting recesses or protrusions provided on the base member, the handle In order to lock the handle member to the base member on one end side of the handle member while having a fitting structure in which the fitting convex portion or the concave portion provided on the member laid between the one end side and the other end side of the member is fitted One end of the handle member is engaged with the base member on the other end of the lock member and the handle member. And the locking portion is suspended upward from the fitting concave portion or the convex portion of the base member, and penetrates an opening provided in the erected member. Further, the present invention is characterized in that it has a lock claw that hooks and locks on the engaging surface of the edge of the opening .
[0013]
According to the above configuration, the first cleaning unit of the first cleaning tool, the second cleaning unit of the second cleaning tool, and the third cleaning unit are different from each other in at least one of the size and characteristics of the cleaning surface. Since the first cleaning tool and the second cleaning tool can be freely combined and separated by the means, the range of usable applications can be expanded, and a plurality of cleaning tools can be combined and stored neatly. can do.
[0014]
Further , one end of the handle member is locked to the base member by the locking portion provided on the other end side of the handle member, and the fitting convex portion of the handle member is fitted to the fitting concave portion (or fitting convex portion) of the base member. (Or the fitting recess) is fitted, and the handle member can be locked to the base member by the lock portion provided on one end side of the handle member. Conversely, the first cleaning tool and the second cleaning tool can be separated by removing the lock by the lock portion of the combined cleaning tool.
[0015]
Accordingly, the first cleaning tool and the second cleaning tool can be firmly joined by the lock portion, the locking portion, and the fitting structure, and the first cleaning tool and the second cleaning tool can be easily combined and separated with one hand. It can be performed freely by operation. Therefore, for example, even when the combined cleaning tool is used with a cleaning agent, it can be reliably operated without slipping a hand.
[0016]
Each above-mentioned united cleaning tool WHEREIN: A 1st cleaning part, a 2nd cleaning part, and a 3rd cleaning part can be set as the structure which is a brush.
[0017]
According to this configuration, the first cleaning part of the first cleaning tool made of the brush, the second cleaning part of the second cleaning tool, and the third cleaning part are made to have the size of the cleaning surface and the length of the flocked brush according to the application. By changing characteristics such as thickness, thickness, hardness, material, shape, density, etc., it is possible to expand the range of usable applications.
[0018]
Further, at least one of the first cleaning unit, the second cleaning unit, and the third cleaning unit may be a sponge, a pad, or a cloth.
[0019]
According to this configuration, it is possible to use a cleaning unit made of a sponge, pad or cloth for a place where a resin bathtub, wall surface, wooden furniture or the like is easily damaged, and further expand the range of usable applications. Is possible.
[0020]
Each above-mentioned united cleaning tool WHEREIN: The cleaning surface of the said 2nd cleaning part and the 3rd cleaning part can be set as the structure which retreats with respect to the cleaning surface of a 1st cleaning part, or exists in a high position.
[0021]
According to this configuration, a wide flat portion can be cleaned using the large cleaning surface of the first cleaning unit by grasping the handle member, and at this time, the cleaning surfaces of the second cleaning unit and the third cleaning unit are Since it inclines backward with respect to the cleaning surface of a 1st cleaning part, or exists in a high position, it does not become a trouble of cleaning. If you want to clean a small area or corner details only a little, use the cleaning surface of the second cleaning unit or the cleaning surface of the third cleaning unit while keeping the united and tilting the whole back and forth slightly. It can also be cleaned.
[0022]
Each above-mentioned united cleaning tool WHEREIN: The cross-sectional shape of the front-end | tip part of the cleaning surface of a said 2nd cleaning part and a 3rd cleaning part can be set as a V-shape.
[0023]
According to this configuration, the V-shaped tip of the cleaning surface can be cleaned in accordance with tile joints and corners, which is suitable for intensive cleaning of terrible details.
[0024]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings.
[0025]
In FIG. 1, the structural example of the united cleaning tool 1 of this invention is shown. Here, (a) shows the state where the first cleaning tool 10 and the second cleaning tool 20 are combined, (b) shows the separated second cleaning tool 20, and (c) shows the separated first cleaning tool 10. . 3 shows details of the configuration of the first cleaning tool 10, and FIG. 4 shows details of the configuration of the second cleaning tool 20.
[0026]
This united cleaning tool 1 is provided at a first cleaning tool 10 provided with a first cleaning part 12 having a large cleaning surface S <b> 1 on a base member 11, and at one end 21 a of a handle member 21. The second cleaning part 22 having the same or different characteristics and having a small cleaning surface S2 and the other end 21b of the handle member 21 are the same as or different from the second cleaning part 22 with the same or different characteristics as the second cleaning part 22. It has the 2nd cleaning tool 20 which has the 3rd cleaning part 23 which has the small cleaning surface S3, and the coupling | bonding means 30 which makes the said 1st cleaning tool 10 and the 2nd cleaning tool 20 unification | combination and isolation | separation free.
[0027]
The coupling means 30 includes, for example, a fitting protrusion 21c having a width w2 (w1 ≧ w2) provided at a lower portion of the handle member 21 in a fitting groove 11e (fitting depression) having a width w1 provided on the base member 11. The fitting member has a fitting structure, and a lock portion 31 for locking the handle member 21 to the base member 11 is provided on the one end 21a side of the handle member 21, and one end of the handle member 21 is provided on the other end 21b side. 11 can be provided.
[0028]
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the lock portion 31 includes a lock claw 11 b that is suspended from the upper surface on one end side of the central rib 11 a of the base member 11 of the first cleaning tool 10. The opening 21d penetrating up and down one end side of the convex portion 21c is hooked and locked on the locking surface 21f of the opening edge on the upper surface, and the locking portion 32 is formed on the base member 11 of the first cleaning tool 10. A locking claw 21e provided at a lower portion on the other end side of the fitting convex portion 21c of the second cleaning tool 20 is hooked and locked to a locking projection 11c provided at the other end of the central rib 11a.
[0029]
In the coupling means 30, the locking claw 21 e of the second cleaning tool 20 is hooked and locked on the locking projection 11 c of the first cleaning tool 10, and the second cleaning tool is inserted into the fitting groove 11 e of the first cleaning tool 10. 20 fitting projections 21c are fitted, and the first cleaning tool is locked by hooking the locking claw 11b of the first cleaning tool 10 through the opening 21d of the second cleaning tool 20 onto the locking surface 21f. 10 and the 2nd cleaning tool 20 can be united, and the 1st by removing the lock | rock by the lock nail | claw 11b of the 1st cleaning tool 10 from the engaging surface 21f of the 2nd cleaning tool 20 of the cleaning tool united reversely. The cleaning tool 10 and the second cleaning tool 20 can be separated.
[0030]
Accordingly, the first cleaning tool 10 and the second cleaning tool 20 can be firmly coupled to each other by the lock part 31, the locking part 32, and the fitting structure, and the first cleaning tool 10 and the second cleaning tool 20 can be combined and Separation can be freely performed by a simple operation with one hand, and even when the combined cleaning tool 1 is used with a cleaning agent, it can be reliably operated without sliding the hand.
[0031]
In the state where the combined cleaning tool 1 is separated into the first cleaning tool 10 and the second cleaning tool 20, the first cleaning tool 10 has a large cleaning surface S <b> 1 because the first cleaning part 12 has a large cleaning surface S <b> 1. Suitable for As for the 2nd cleaning tool 20, since the 2nd cleaning part 22 and the 3rd cleaning part 23 have small cleaning surfaces S2 and S3, in order to clean the details of a narrow place and a corner, or to clean the joint of a tile Is suitable.
[0032]
In a state where the first cleaning tool 10 and the second cleaning tool 20 are combined, as shown in FIG. 2, the combined cleaning tool 1 has a cleaning surface S2 of the second cleaning unit 22 and a cleaning surface S1 of the first cleaning unit 12. In contrast, the cleaning surface S3 of the third cleaning unit 23 is retracted at an angle β with respect to the cleaning surface S1 of the first cleaning unit 12 and is at a position higher by a distance h1. Therefore, it is possible to clean a wide flat portion by gripping the handle member 21 and using the large cleaning surface S1 of the first cleaning unit 12, and in this case, the cleaning surface S2 of the second cleaning unit 22 and the third cleaning unit 23. The cleaning surface S3 does not hinder cleaning. In addition, when it is desired to clean a little in a narrow place or a corner, a cleaning surface S2 of the second cleaning unit 22 or a cleaning surface of the third cleaning unit 23 is put in a posture in which the whole is slightly tilted back and forth while being united. It can also be cleaned using S3.
[0033]
The said 1st cleaning part 12, the 2nd cleaning part 22, and the 3rd cleaning part 23 can be set as the structure which is a brush, and the material of the characteristic suitable for the use of each cleaning part is selected. For example, the length, thickness, hardness, material, shape, density, and the like of the flocked brush are changed according to the application. Further, the material of the cleaning portion may be replaced with a brush, and other materials such as a sponge, a pad, and a cloth may be used.
[0034]
Specifically, for example, when the combined cleaning tool 1 is used for a bathroom, the first cleaning unit 12 is a sponge, the second cleaning unit 22 and the third cleaning unit 23 are brushes, and the third cleaning unit 23 is a brush. The hair is shorter and harder than the second cleaning unit 22 and has a small cleaning surface. Thereby, the place which is easy to get scratches, such as a resin bathtub and a wall surface, and a wide area part, such as a tile wall surface and a floor surface, are cleaned by the 1st cleaning part 12 which consists of the sponge of the 1st cleaning tool 10 united or separated. be able to. Further, by using the separated second cleaning tool 20, a narrow place can be cleaned by the second cleaning unit 22, and details of tile wall surfaces and floor joints and corners can be cleaned by the third cleaning unit 23. In addition, when the cross-sectional shape of the front end portion of the cleaning surfaces S2 and S3 in the second cleaning portion 22 and the third cleaning portion 23 is V-shaped, the front end portion can be cleaned according to the joints and corners of the tile, Suitable for intensive cleaning of dirty details.
[0035]
As another example, when the united cleaning tool 1 is used for living, for example, the first cleaning unit 12 is configured to be replaceable with a magic fastener, double-sided tape or the like as a chemical dust cloth or mop such as nonwoven fabric, The cleaning unit 22 and the third cleaning unit 23 are used as brushes, and the brush of the third cleaning unit 23 is shorter than the second cleaning unit 22 and has a small cleaning surface. Thereby, the 1st cleaning part 12 which consists of a chemical cloth and mop of the 1st cleaning tool 10 which united or isolate | separated the side board and the floor surface can be cleaned. Further, by using the separated second cleaning tool 20, a narrow place such as a sash groove or a furniture gap can be properly cleaned by the second cleaning unit 22 and the third cleaning unit 23.
[0036]
Furthermore, in the 1st cleaning tool 10 which provided the 1st cleaning part 12, and the 2nd cleaning tool 20 which has the 2nd cleaning part 22 and the 3rd cleaning part 23, several types of 1st changed the characteristic of each cleaning part. By preparing the 1 cleaning tool 10 and the 2nd cleaning tool 20, and changing those combination, it can be set as the united cleaning tool 1 provided with the cleaning part suitable for a user's use, and the use which can be used by this This range can be further expanded.
[0037]
As mentioned above, it is needless to say that the united cleaning tool of the present invention is not limited to the specific configuration of the above-described embodiment, and may be modified, added, or deleted as necessary. For example, in the above description, an example of the fitting structure in which the coupling means fits the fitting convex portion provided in the handle member into the fitting concave portion provided in the base member is shown, but the present invention is limited to this. It is good also as a fitting structure which fits the fitting recessed part provided in the handle member to the fitting convex part provided in the base member instead of a thing.
[0038]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the combined cleaning tool of the present invention, each cleaning tool has high rigidity with a simple configuration, and the first cleaning part of the first cleaning tool, the second cleaning part of the second cleaning tool, and The third cleaning unit is different in at least one of the size and characteristics of the cleaning surface, and can be freely combined and separated between the first cleaning tool and the second cleaning tool by a simple operation by the coupling means. As a result, the range of applications that can be used can be expanded, and a plurality of cleaning tools can be combined and stored neatly.
[0039]
The coupling means has a fitting structure in which the fitting convex portion provided in the handle member is fitted in the fitting concave portion provided in the base member, and the handle member is locked to the base member on one end side of the handle member. If it has composition which has a lock part and a lock part for locking one end of a handle member to a base member in the other end side of a handle member, with the 1st cleaning tool by a lock part, a lock part, and a fitting structure The second cleaning tool can be firmly coupled, and the first cleaning tool and the second cleaning tool can be freely combined and separated by a simple operation with one hand. For example, a cleaning agent can be applied to the combined cleaning tool. Even when attached, it can be operated reliably without sliding hands.
[0040]
In each combined cleaning tool described above, when the first cleaning unit, the second cleaning unit, and the third cleaning unit are brushes, the first cleaning unit of the first cleaning tool including the brush, and the second cleaning tool second. The range of applications where the cleaning unit and the third cleaning unit can be used by changing the size of the cleaning surface and the length, thickness, hardness, material, shape, density, etc. Can be enlarged.
[0041]
In addition, when at least one of the first cleaning unit, the second cleaning unit, and the third cleaning unit is a sponge, a pad, or a cloth, the resin bathtub, wall surface, wooden furniture, and the like are easily damaged. On the other hand, the cleaning part which consists of sponge, a pad, or cloth can be used, and the range of the use which can be used can further be expanded.
[0042]
Furthermore, in the 1st cleaning tool which provided the 1st cleaning part, and the 2nd cleaning tool which has a 2nd cleaning part and a 3rd cleaning part, several types of 1st cleaning tools and the 1st which changed the characteristic of each cleaning part By preparing two cleaning tools and changing their combination, it is possible to make a combined cleaning tool with a cleaning unit suitable for the user's application, thereby further expanding the range of applications that can be used. it can.
[0043]
In each combination cleaning tool described above, when the cleaning surfaces of the second cleaning unit and the third cleaning unit are configured to be inclined backward or higher than the cleaning surface of the first cleaning unit, the grip member is held. A large flat surface can be cleaned using the large cleaning surface of the first cleaning unit, and in this case, the cleaning surfaces of the second cleaning unit and the third cleaning unit are inclined backward with respect to the cleaning surface of the first cleaning unit. Since it is in a high position, it does not interfere with cleaning.
[0044]
In each combination cleaning tool described above, when the cross-sectional shape of the tip of the cleaning surface of the second cleaning unit and the third cleaning unit is V-shaped, the V-shaped tip of the cleaning surface is connected to the tile joint. Because it can be cleaned to the corners and corners, it is suitable for intensive cleaning of dirty details.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration example of a combined cleaning tool of the present invention, where (a) shows a state where a first cleaning tool and a second cleaning tool are combined, and (b) shows a separated second cleaning tool. (C) represents the separated first cleaning tool.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a combined state of the first cleaning tool and the second cleaning tool in the combined cleaning tool of the present invention.
FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams showing a configuration example of a first cleaning tool in the combined cleaning tool of the present invention, wherein FIG. 3A is a top view, FIG. 3B is a side view, and FIG. 3C is a bottom view. To express.
4A and 4B are diagrams showing a configuration example of a second cleaning tool in the combined cleaning tool of the present invention, where FIG. 4A is a side view and FIG. 4B is a bottom view.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of a brush body of Conventional Example 1.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a combination brush according to a second conventional example.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Combined cleaning tool 10 1st cleaning tool 11 Base member 11e Fitting groove (fitting recessed part)
12 first cleaning part 20 second cleaning tool 21 handle member 21c fitting convex part 22 second cleaning part 23 third cleaning part 30 coupling means 31 lock part 32 locking part

Claims (5)

A first cleaning tool provided with a first cleaning portion having a large cleaning surface on the base member;
Is provided at one end of the handle member, and a second cleaning unit having a small cleaning surface with the same or different properties and the first cleaning portion is provided on the other end of the handle member, the same or different and the second cleaning portion A second cleaning tool having a third cleaning part having a cleaning surface that is the same as or smaller than the second cleaning part in characteristics,
Have a coupling means to freely coalescence and separation of the first cleaning tool and a second cleaning tool,
The coupling means is a fitting structure in which the fitting convex portion or the concave portion provided on the member laid between the one end side and the other end side of the handle member is fitted to the fitting concave portion or the convex portion provided on the base member. And a locking portion for locking the handle member to the base member on one end side of the handle member, and a locking portion for locking one end of the handle member to the base member on the other end side of the handle member. ,
The lock portion is suspended upward from the fitting concave portion or the convex portion of the base member, and penetrates an opening provided in the installed member, and a locking surface of an edge portion of the opening. A combined cleaning tool having a lock claw that is hooked on and locked . The first cleaning unit, combined cleaning tool of claim 1, wherein the second cleaning portion and the third cleaning unit Ru brush der. The first cleaning unit, at least one sponge, coalescence cleaning tool according to claim 1 Symbol mounting a pad or cloth of the second cleaning portion, and a third cleaning unit. The united cleaning tool according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the cleaning surfaces of the second cleaning unit and the third cleaning unit are inclined backward or higher than the cleaning surface of the first cleaning unit . The united cleaning tool according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein a cross-sectional shape of a tip portion of the cleaning surface of the second cleaning unit and the third cleaning unit is V-shaped .

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