JP5487476B2 - Cleaning brush and case - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a cleaning brush used for cleaning, for example, a toilet bowl and a nozzle of a cleaning toilet seat, and a case storing the cleaning brush.

Various types of brushes have been developed, such as toilet cleaning brushes, that use water to rub off dirt on a portion to be cleaned.
These cleaning brushes use a cleaning agent, and are configured to remove dirt using the cleaning power of the cleaning agent. Sprinkle or soak the cleaning agent on the brush part in advance and rub the dirt part. The dirt was removed by removing the dust or by sprinkling the cleaning agent on the dirt and scraping it off with a brush. According to these cleaning brushes, the cleaning agent is released into the sewage at the time of use, and there is a problem that the environmental load increases.

  Therefore, in order to improve the cleaning efficiency, the present applicant configures a brush body by bundling string-like bodies made of, for example, polyester and including fibers having an irregular cross section, and this brush body is fixed to the tip of the handle. Developed a cleaning brush (Patent Documents 1 and 2). In these cleaning brushes, the cross-sectional shape of the fiber is not a circular shape but an irregular shape, has a sharp apex, and has a large contact area with a dirt component, so that the cleaning efficiency is good. Therefore, it is also possible to remove dirt by using water and rubbing without using a cleaning agent, and it is possible to reduce the environmental burden due to the use of a detergent.

Japanese Patent No. 4585657 Japanese Patent No. 4783371

In recent years, toilet bowls that are provided with a washing toilet seat having a water discharge nozzle that injects washing water for washing the buttocks of the human body are the mainstream.
In many cases, the water discharge nozzle is covered with stubborn dirt such as scales and dirt, but when the cleaning brushes of Patent Documents 1 and 2 are used for toilet cleaning, the water discharge nozzle has a narrow cylindrical shape. On the other hand, since the brush body has a spherical shape, it is difficult to come into contact with the dirt portion, and there is a problem that the dirt cannot be removed sufficiently.
Although it is conceivable to separately provide a cleaning brush for the water discharge nozzle, the toilet space is narrow and there are problems in providing two types of cleaning brushes.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and is capable of scrubbing dirt of a body to be cleaned such as a discharge nozzle of a cleaning toilet seat that is narrow in width and easily adheres to stubborn dirt. An object of the present invention is to provide a cleaning brush that can be cleaned and that has good cleaning efficiency, and a case that houses the cleaning brush.

  A cleaning brush according to a first aspect of the present invention is a cleaning brush in which a brush body in which a plurality of string-like bodies are sandwiched between U-shaped strands is attached to the tip of a handle, and the object to be cleaned is inserted into the tip side. The stranded wire is bent on the handle side from the tip side so as to form an insertion hole.

  In the present invention, when the object to be cleaned is inserted into the insertion hole, the string-like body that is radially developed on the stranded wire sequentially bends in accordance with the entry of the object to be cleaned, and the string-like body surely adheres to the dirt of the object to be cleaned. The dirt is scraped off by contact.

  The cleaning brush according to a second aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the first aspect, the string-like body includes fibers having an irregular cross section.

  In the present invention, the string-like body includes a fiber having an irregular cross-sectional shape, a sharp apex, and a contact area with a dirt component, so that the cleaning efficiency is good and the cleaning agent It is possible to remove dirt with water alone, without using.

  The cleaning brush according to a third aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the first or second aspect, the object to be cleaned is a discharge nozzle for cleaning water of a cleaning toilet seat.

  In the present invention, the string-like body can be reliably brought into contact with the water discharge nozzle of the washing toilet seat which is narrow and easily adheres to stubborn dirt so that the dirt can be scraped off.

  The cleaning brush according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the cleaning brush according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the handle includes a flange in the middle.

  In the present invention, when the cleaning brush is gripped, it is possible to prevent the hand from moving toward the brush body. Further, the handle can be locked to the upper surface of the case or the like in a state where the brush body does not contact the lower surface.

  The case according to the fifth invention has a rectangular parallelepiped shape, an opening provided near the upper surface of one side surface, and provided on the opening side of the upper surface, guiding the handle of the cleaning brush of the fourth invention, A handle guide hole for locking the flange at the end is provided.

  In the present invention, the cleaning brush can be inserted from the opening, and the flange can be locked to the end of the handle guide hole.

  The case according to a sixth aspect of the invention is characterized in that, in the fifth aspect of the invention, a suction cup is attached to the other side.

  In the present invention, the case can be attached to, for example, a water storage tank of a toilet without being placed on the floor.

According to the cleaning brush of the present invention, it is possible to rub off the dirt of the body to be cleaned such as the discharge nozzle of the cleaning toilet seat, which is narrow and easy to adhere to stubborn dirt, and can clean each part to be cleaned. Cleaning efficiency is good.
Further, according to the case of the present invention, the cleaning brush of the present invention can be inserted from the opening, and the flange can be locked to the end of the handle guide hole, so that the cleaning brush can be stored in a sanitary and compact manner.

1 is a perspective view of a cleaning brush according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the cleaning brush which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a rear view of the cleaning brush which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a right view of the cleaning brush which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a left view of the cleaning brush which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a top view of the washing brush concerning an embodiment of the invention. It is a bottom view of the cleaning brush which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state which accommodated the cleaning brush which concerns on embodiment of this invention in the case. It is a side view which shows the state which accommodated the cleaning brush which concerns on embodiment of this invention in the case. It is a schematic diagram which shows the state wash | cleaned with the single fiber of the string-like body of the brush body of the washing brush which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state which cleans the inner surface of a toilet bowl using the washing brush which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state which cleans the water discharge nozzle of the washing toilet seat mounted in the toilet bowl using the washing brush which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is typical sectional drawing which shows the state which penetrates a water discharge nozzle in the penetration hole of the brush body of the cleaning brush which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings showing embodiments thereof.
1 is a perspective view of a cleaning brush 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of the cleaning brush 1, FIG. 3 is a rear view of the cleaning brush 1, and FIG. 4 is a right side view of the cleaning brush 1. 5 is a left side view of the cleaning brush 1, FIG. 6 is a plan view of the cleaning brush 1, and FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the cleaning brush 1.
The cleaning brush 1 includes a handle 3 having a round bar shape and a brush body 2 provided at the tip of the handle 3.

  The string-like body 22 of the brush body 2 is obtained, for example, by drawing a large number of single fibers (for example, monofilaments) 22a extruded from a special-shaped orifice formed of polyester on a resin fiber extrusion die and twisting them. . A single fiber has a sharp cross-section other than a perfect circle, for example, a deformed cross-sectional shape such as a substantially equilateral triangle with each side slightly recessed inward (see FIG. 10).

The brush body 2 has a string-like body 22 that is cut and aligned between two core wires 21 such as a wire, for example, and twists the two core wires 21 together to form a string around the axis of the core wire 21. The body 22 is developed radially, the core wire 21 is bent in a U shape (folded in two), and both ends are inserted into the tip of the handle 3.
As shown in FIG. 2 and the like, the core wire 21 is substantially parallel from the attachment portion of the brush body 2 of the handle 3 to the substantially central portion of the brush body 2, and will be described later on the side where the core wire 21 is folded in two (tip side). The brush body 2 (core wire 21) is bent at a predetermined angle with respect to the axis of the handle 3 so as to form an insertion hole 23 through which the discharge nozzle 51 (see FIG. 12) of the cleaning toilet seat 50 can be inserted. It is. That is, the cleaning brush 1 is configured so as to have a letter shape as a whole.
The insertion hole 23 can be set to a desired size by changing the length of the portion where the core wire 21 of the brush body 2 is parallel, that is, the position where the brush body 2 is bent.

  The handle 3 is made of, for example, a synthetic resin such as polypropylene, and includes a flange 31 having a petal shape in plan view, and a through hole 32 provided in the upper end portion and penetrating in the radial direction of the handle 3. The cleaning brush 1 is locked to the end portion of the handle guide hole 11 (see FIG. 8) provided on the upper surface of the case 10, which will be described later, without shifting the hand toward the brush body 2 by the flange 31. The through hole 32 is used for inserting a string or hooking the cleaning brush 1 on a nail or the like provided on a wall.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a state where the cleaning brush 1 is housed in the case 10, and FIG. 9 is a side view showing a state where the cleaning brush 1 is housed in the case 10.
The case 10 is made of a synthetic resin such as polypropylene and has a rectangular parallelepiped shape. An opening 12 is provided on one side surface of the case 10 so as to occupy most of the one side surface near the top surface. On the opening 12 side of the upper surface of the case 10, there is a handle guide hole 11 that extends from the opening 12 to a substantially central portion of the upper surface, guides the handle 3 of the cleaning brush 1, and locks the flange 31 at the end. Is provided.
Two suction cups 13 are attached to the back surface of the case 10 in the longitudinal direction.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the cleaning brush 1 is inserted from the opening 12 with the tip of the brush body 2 facing the front of the case 10 and guided by the handle guide hole 11 on the upper surface of the case 10. 11, the flange 31 of the handle 3 is locked to the end portion of the handle 11, and is stored in the case 10. Here, the brush body 2 is hygienic because it does not contact the lower surface of the case 10. Then, after the cleaning brush 1 is stored in the case 10, the case 10 can be attached to the water storage tank of the toilet by the suction cup 13.

FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing a state in which the string-like body 22 of the brush body 2 is washed with the single fiber 22a.
In the cleaning brush 1, the cross-sectional shape of the single fiber 22a constituting the brush body 2 is a substantially equilateral triangular shape having a sharp apex as described above, so that the dirt on the surface to be cleaned 40 is removed at the sharp apex of the single fiber 22a. Since each side of the single fiber 22a is recessed inward, the contact area with dirt is large and the cleaning efficiency is good. The dirt once scraped off can be drifted and held in water held between the single fibers 22a, and the dirt can be removed only with water without using a cleaning agent.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the inner surface 61 of the toilet bowl 60 is cleaned using the cleaning brush 1.
The toilet bowl 60 is made of earthenware.
When cleaning the inner surface 61 of the toilet bowl 60, the brush body 2 holds the handle 3 of the cleaning brush 1 with the tip of the brush body 2 facing downward, that is, the cleaning brush 1 is in the shape of a square. Is brought into contact with the inner surface 61 to scrape off dirt. The inner surface 61 of the peripheral edge of the drain hole 62 has an upwardly convex curved shape. Since the cleaning brush 1 has a U-shape and the brush body 2 has an irregular cross-sectional shape, there is no residue left, the inner surface 61 made of ceramic is not damaged, and it is efficiently cleaned without applying unnecessary force. Can do.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the water discharge nozzle 51 of the cleaning toilet seat 50 placed on the toilet bowl 60 is cleaned using the cleaning brush 1.
The cleaning toilet seat 50 is made of, for example, polypropylene, the nozzle damper 54 of the concave portion 53 at the substantially central portion is opened, and the three-stage water discharge nozzle 51 having the nozzle head 55, the first cylinder portion 56, and the second cylinder portion 57 advances. The cleaning water for cleaning the buttocks of the human body is jetted from the jet hole 58.

  When cleaning the water discharge nozzle 51, the water discharge nozzle 51 is advanced from the nozzle damper 54 in a state where supply of the washing water is stopped. Then, with the tip of the brush body 2 facing upward, that is, with the cleaning brush 1 in a reverse shape, the handle 3 is gripped, the insertion hole 23 is fitted into the water discharge nozzle 51, and the tip of the water discharge nozzle 51 is The cleaning brush 1 is moved upward so that the portion protrudes from the outside of the curved portion of the brush body 2, and the string-like body 22 is brought into contact with the water discharge nozzle 51 to scrape off dirt.

FIG. 13 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a state in which the water discharge nozzle 51 is inserted through the insertion hole 23.
In many cases, the water discharge nozzle 51 is covered with stubborn dirt such as water scale and dirt.
As shown in FIG. 13, when the water discharge nozzle 51 is inserted into the insertion hole 23, the string-like bodies 22 that are radially developed on the core wires 21, 21 are sequentially bent as the water discharge nozzle 51 enters, and the string-like body 22 is discharged. The dirt is reliably abutted against the dirt of the nozzle 51 and scraped off satisfactorily. Since the string-like body 22 is made of polyethylene and is soft, the string-like body 22 does not damage the water discharge nozzle 51.

  As described above, in the cleaning brush 1 of the present embodiment, the outer surface of the brush body 2 is brought into contact with the inner surface 61 of the toilet bowl 60, and the water discharge nozzle 51 of the cleaning toilet seat 50 is inserted through the insertion hole 23, The string-like body 22 can be brought into contact with each other, and cleaning can be performed with good cleaning efficiency. Therefore, it is not necessary to arrange a plurality of cleaning brushes in a narrow toilet space or the like according to each portion to be cleaned.

In addition, the material of each part of the cleaning brush 1, the shape and size of the insertion hole 23, the shape of the single fiber 22a, the shape of the case 10, and the like are not limited to those described in the above embodiment.
Moreover, although it demonstrated about the case where the toilet bowl 60 and the washing toilet seat 50 of toilet space are cleaned, it is not limited to this, Other spaces, such as a bathroom and a kitchen, can also be cleaned.
The present invention can be variously modified within the scope of the claims. In other words, embodiments obtained by combining technical means appropriately modified within the scope of the claims are also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Cleaning brush 2 Brush body 21 Core wire 22 String-like body 22a Single fiber 23 Insertion hole 3 Handle 31 Flange 32 Through-hole 10 Case 11 Handle guide hole 12 Opening part

Claims (6)

In the cleaning brush attached to the tip of the handle, the brush body sandwiching a plurality of string-like bodies in a U-shaped stranded wire,
A cleaning brush, wherein the strand wire is bent on the handle side from the tip side so as to form an insertion hole through which the body to be cleaned is inserted on the tip side.   The cleaning brush according to claim 1, wherein the string-like body includes fibers having an irregular cross section.   The cleaning brush according to claim 1, wherein the object to be cleaned is a discharge nozzle for cleaning water of a cleaning toilet seat.   The cleaning brush according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the handle is provided with a flange in the middle. A rectangular parallelepiped,
An opening provided near the upper surface of one side surface;
A case comprising: a handle guide hole provided on the opening side of the upper surface, for guiding the handle of the cleaning brush according to claim 4 and locking the flange at an end.   The case according to claim 5, wherein a suction cup is attached to the other side surface.

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