JP6469399B2 - Stain removal apparatus and stain removal unit - Google Patents

Description

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention is a stain removing device that can partially beat and wash a cloth product, can automatically supply liquid to the stain portion formed in the cloth product, and can apply a tapping force, and can exchange the liquid to be used. And a stain removal unit.

  When stains are partially attached to a cloth product, it is generally better to wash the stain only than to clean the cloth product from the standpoint of removing dirt and working efficiency. Preferably, the stain removal system of Non-Patent Document 1 can be cited as an apparatus capable of partially washing a fabric product.

  The stain removal system of Non-Patent Document 1 includes a bottle that contains a stain remover and an absorbent sheet, and a pore for supplying the stain remover is formed at the tip of the bottle. In this stain removal system, the stain portion can be hit with the tip of the bottle while the absorbent sheet is applied downward, and the stain removal agent can be supplied to the stain portion by using this tapping operation. The supplied stain remover penetrates into the fabric product and is absorbed by the absorbent sheet together with the dirt constituting the stain portion.

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  However, since the stain removal system of Non-Patent Document 1 performs the stain removal operation by quickly moving the hand holding the bottle up and down, the tapping force and the tapping speed are not constant, and the degree of dirt removal varies. There is a problem of tired hands. In addition, the stain remover in the bottle cannot be replaced, and the stain remover cannot be used properly depending on the type and situation of the stain such as oil stain or aqueous stain.

  The object of the present invention is to effectively solve such problems, and it is possible to always perform stain removal work with a constant tapping force and tapping speed without causing fatigue of the hand. An object of the present invention is to provide a stain removal apparatus and a stain removal system that can use different types of liquids such as stain removers.

  The present invention takes the following measures in view of the above problems.

That is, the stain removing apparatus of the present invention is a cassette having a head formed with a striking surface, a liquid containing portion for containing a liquid, and a water supply channel formed from the liquid containing portion to the head. The mechanism and the cassette mechanism are detachably accommodated, and the cassette mechanism is oscillated in a direction substantially perpendicular to the hitting surface of the head by repeating the operation of lifting the cassette mechanism by the rotating operation of the motor by power feeding and pushing it out by the elasticity of the spring . and a device body having a vibrating means and said vibration means with the extrusion of the elastic spring when vibrating the cassette mechanism, it is supplied from the head of liquid of the liquid storing portion via the water supply path It is characterized by that.

  According to the present invention, the head can be attached to and detached from the cassette mechanism, and the liquid storage portion includes a storage portion main body in which a liquid storage space is formed and a lid member that opens and closes the liquid storage space. Is preferable.

  In the invention, it is preferable that the liquid container is transparent or translucent.

  In the present invention, it is preferable that the water supply channel has a configuration in which the head extends from the liquid storage portion through the head to the hitting surface and an opening end to the hitting surface is expanded.

  In the invention, it is preferable that the apparatus main body further includes a non-flexible waterproof cover portion that surrounds the side of the head, and the vibration means includes an elastic member that can expand and contract in a direction substantially orthogonal to the hitting surface. The head is protruded by the elastic force of the elastic member, and it is preferable that one operating end of the head is set at a position where it can slightly protrude from the protruding end of the waterproof cover portion. is there.

  In addition, the stain removal unit of the present invention includes the above-described stain removal device, a heater that generates heat by power feeding, and a hit surface to which an external force is applied from a head that constitutes the stain removal device, and heat generated by the heater. And a heating device including at least a heating plate through which the light is transmitted.

  As described above, according to the present invention described above, since the vibration means vibrates the cassette mechanism in a direction substantially perpendicular to the hitting surface by feeding, the operation of the head hitting the stain removal target can be automated, so that the hitting force and hitting speed are uniform. At the same time, it is not necessary to move the hand quickly, and even if the stain removal work is performed for a long time, the hand does not get tired. In addition, since the cassette mechanism can be attached to and detached from the apparatus main body, for example, by preparing a plurality of cassette mechanisms in which different types of liquid are stored in the liquid storage portion, a liquid suitable for the state of the spot portion is prepared. Can be attached to the main body of the apparatus, and the type of liquid can be changed according to the state of the blot portion, so that the stain removal effect can be enhanced.

  In particular, according to the present invention, in which the head is detachable from the cassette mechanism, and the liquid storage portion is composed of a storage portion main body and a lid member, the liquid storage is achieved by removing the lid member from the storage portion main body. Since the liquid can be replenished to the space or the liquid in the liquid container can be easily replaced with another type of liquid, the stain removing device can be used repeatedly. At this time, since the liquid can be replenished or exchanged with the liquid container removed from the apparatus main body, the apparatus main body does not get wet with the liquid during replenishment, and the apparatus main body needs to be waterproofed. Absent. Moreover, it can be decomposed into the housing part main body and the lid member to clean the inside of the liquid housing part, so that water stains, calcium components and the like can be easily removed. Furthermore, since it is possible to select and use the optimum head and liquid according to the state of the spot portion, the stain removal effect can be further improved.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention in which the liquid container is transparent or semi-transparent, the cassette mechanism can be taken out once during the stain removal operation, etc., so that the remaining amount of liquid in the liquid container can be confirmed. , Improve convenience.

  In particular, in the present invention in which the open end of the water supply channel is expanded, solid matter dirt constituting the spot portion is physically decomposed by the impact from the head and then enters the water supply channel without dissolving in the liquid. However, since the open end is expanded, the water supply channel is not easily blocked by solid dirt, and even if the solid dirt is clogged, it can be easily removed.

  Further, according to the present invention having the waterproof cover portion, the waterproof cover portion prevents the liquid from spreading and prevents the liquid from spreading over a wide range, and the distance from the apparatus main body to the clothing is always constant during the stain removal operation. The external force (striking force) that the head applies to the stain removal target can be made appropriate and uniform. In addition, since the head presses the stain removal target object when it protrudes due to the elasticity of the elastic member, it is possible to automatically realize an operation simulating the operation of hitting (pressing) the stain portion with the hand.

  On the other hand, according to the present invention having the stain removal device and the heating device, the stain removal operation can be performed while continuously heating the stain portion of the stain removal target with the heat from the heater. It is possible to further improve the stain removal effect.

The figure which shows the external appearance of the stain removal apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows a stain removal apparatus. The perspective view which shows the same stain removal apparatus in the state from which the cap member was removed. The longitudinal cross-sectional view for demonstrating the use condition of a stain removal apparatus. The longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows a stain removal apparatus in the state from which the set mechanism was removed. The figure which shows a cassette mechanism. The perspective view which shows a part of accommodating part for liquids and a head which comprise the stain removal apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. The figure which shows the head shown in FIG.7 (b) typically with a supply hole. The longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the stain removal unit which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. The exploded view which shows the heating apparatus which comprises the stain removal unit shown in FIG.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  1 and 2 are views showing a stain removing apparatus 100 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, FIG. 1A is a perspective view showing a stain removing apparatus 100 of the present embodiment. FIG. 1B is a side view showing the stain removing apparatus 100. FIG. 1C is a plan view showing the stain removing apparatus 100. Moreover, Fig.2 (a) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which cut | disconnects the stain removal apparatus 100 shown in FIG.1 (c) by the cutting plane line II-II. FIG. 2B is a perspective view showing a part of the stain removing apparatus 100, specifically, the vicinity of the locking claw 45b2. FIG. 2C is a longitudinal sectional view showing a part of the head 11 and the liquid container 12 shown in FIG. FIG. 2D is a bottom view of the head 11.

  As shown in FIG. 2A, the stain removing apparatus 100 includes an apparatus main body 3, a cassette mechanism 1, a cap member 70, and a waterproof cover portion 50.

  The apparatus main body 3 accommodates the cassette mechanism 1 in a detachable manner, and includes a vibration means 31, a battery 32, and a case main body 33 having a half structure in which these component parts are incorporated.

  The vibration means 31 vibrates the cassette mechanism 1 protruding from the case main body 33 through the opening 33a in a direction substantially orthogonal to the hitting surface 21a of the head 11 by feeding. Hereinafter, a direction substantially orthogonal to the hitting surface 21a is referred to as a vibration direction. Of the vibration directions, the direction in which the head 11 protrudes outside the apparatus is referred to as a protrusion direction Y1, and the opposite direction is referred to as a return direction Y2. Such vibration means 31 includes a motor 41, first to third gears 42 to 44, a cylinder 45, and a coil spring 46.

  The motor 41 includes a drive gear 41a that rotates by power feeding from the battery 32 that is a power supply unit.

  The first to third gears 42 to 44 transmit the rotational force of the motor 41. The first gear 42 has a large-diameter portion 42a that meshes with the drive gear 41a of the motor 41 and is rotatable around a shaft 42c, and a small-diameter portion 42b that is integrally formed so as to be coaxial with the large-diameter portion 42a. . The second gear 43 is disposed between the first gear 42 and the third gear 44, engages with the small diameter portion 42b of the first gear 42, and rotates around the shaft 43c. A small-diameter portion 43 b that is integrally formed so as to be coaxial with the diameter portion 43 a and meshes with the third gear 44 is provided. The third gear 44 is integrally formed with the small diameter portion 43b of the second gear 43 so as to be coaxial with the large diameter portion 44a that can rotate around the shaft 44c and the large diameter portion 44a. The small-diameter portion 44b is provided with two engaging projections 44b1 projecting from the end face at equal intervals in the circumferential direction. The number of engagement protrusions 44b1 is not limited to two, and may be one or three or more.

  The cylinder 45 is movable in the vibration direction while supporting the cassette mechanism 1 so that the striking surface 21a is located at the tip, and has a coil spring accommodating portion 45a and a cassette mechanism inserted portion 45b.

  The coil spring accommodating portion 45a has a bottomed cylindrical shape in which a coil spring 46 as an elastic member is accommodated in a state in which it can be expanded and contracted in the vibration direction.

  The cassette mechanism inserted portion 45b is substantially cylindrical and extends from the lower end of the coil spring accommodating portion 45a to the vicinity of the opening 33a of the case body 33. A cylinder opening 45b ′ shown in FIG. 2B is formed on the side surface of the cassette mechanism insertion portion 45b, and the drawing is engageable with an engagement protrusion 44b1 formed on the small diameter portion 44b of the third gear 44. 2 (a) and an engaging claw 45b2 capable of engaging the cassette mechanism 1 are provided. As shown in FIG. 2 (b), the locking claw 45b2 extends from the edge of the cylinder opening 45b 'in the protruding direction Y1, and the tip 45b3 cuts vertically toward the central axis of the cassette mechanism insertion portion 45b. The surface protrudes in a substantially triangular shape. Further, the locking claw 45b2 is configured to be elastically deformable from the base end 45b4 toward the outside of the cassette mechanism insertion portion 45b by being pressed from the cassette mechanism 1 accompanying attachment / detachment. Such locking claws 45b2 are provided at two locations at positions facing each other.

  One end of the coil spring 46 is supported on the base end side of the fixing portion 33b extending in a boss shape from the case body 33 in the protruding direction Y1, and the other end side is accommodated in the coil spring accommodating portion 45a.

  As shown in FIG. 2A, such a cylinder 45 has a coil spring 46 that has a bottom surface 45a1 of the coil spring accommodating portion 45a in a state where the engagement protrusion 44b1 of the third gear 44 and the engaged claw 45b1 are not engaged. Since the elastic force is applied toward the protruding direction Y1, the cassette mechanism 1 is pushed out in the protruding direction Y1.

  On the other hand, in a state where the engagement protrusion 44 b 1 of the third gear 44 and the engaged claw 45 b 1 are engaged (see FIG. 4B), the cylinder 45 is coiled from the bottom surface 45 a 1 with the rotation of the third gear 44. While applying a compressive force to 46, the cassette mechanism 1 moves in the return direction Y2. Thereafter, when the engaging protrusion 44b1 is disengaged from the engaged claw 45b1, the cylinder 45 and the cassette mechanism 1 are moved again in the protruding direction Y1 by the elasticity of the compressed coil spring 46.

  By repeating such an operation, the cassette mechanism 1 and consequently the head 11 vibrate (amplitude motion). In the present embodiment, as described above, the third gear 44 has the two engagement protrusions 44b1, and the head 11 is reciprocated twice by making one rotation.

  A battery 32 shown in FIG. 2A is a dry battery in the present embodiment, and is accommodated in the apparatus main body 3 via an opening / closing lid 34 formed in a part of the case main body 33. The opening / closing lid 34 is configured to be rotatable toward the outside of the case body 33 via a hinge 34a.

  The cassette mechanism 1 that is vibrated by the vibration means 31 includes a head 11, a liquid storage portion 12, and a water supply passage 13.

  The head 11 has a hitting portion 21 and a head insertion portion 22. The hitting portion 21 is a member having a substantially semicircular cross section with a hitting surface 21a, more specifically a shape slightly closer to a circle than a semicircle, and a plurality of protrusions 21a1 protrude from the hitting surface 21a. Each protrusion 21a1 is hemispherical, and is regularly arranged in the hitting surface 21a as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 2C, the head insertion portion 22 extends from the hitting portion 21 and is detachably inserted into a later-described insertion portion 25, and vibration is applied to the side surface of the head insertion portion 22. It has a plurality of annular projecting portions 22a formed to be separated from each other in the direction. At the time of insertion into the inserted portion 25, the protruding portion 22a presses the inner surface of the inserted portion 25, and the head 11 can be stably fixed without changing the fixing degree even if the attachment and detachment is repeated a plurality of times.

  In this embodiment, the head 11 is made of resin (for example, nylon), but the material is not limited to resin, and may be metal (for example, stainless steel (sustained used steel: sus)) or the like.

  The liquid storage unit 12 illustrated in FIG. 2A includes a liquid storage unit 24 and a portion to be inserted 25. The liquid storage unit 24 is a transparent or translucent hollow part that can store a liquid, and is configured to be disassembled as described later. A locking recess 12a that can be locked with the locking claw 45b2 is provided on a side surface of the liquid storage unit 24. The inserted portion 25 extends from the liquid storage portion 24, and the head insertion portion 22 of the head 11 is removably inserted by light press-fitting. In addition, the head insertion part 22 is not limited to the structure inserted in the to-be-inserted part 25 by press injection, You may insert by screw fixation.

  Here, as the liquid, only water, a detergent mixture obtained by mixing water and a detergent at a certain ratio, a general solvent such as ethanol or benzine, a stain-removing detergent, or the like can be used. In the present embodiment, only water is used as the liquid stored in the liquid storage unit 24, and as a result, a rinsing effect can be exhibited in addition to a stain removing effect.

  The water supply path 13 is formed from the liquid storage section 12 to the head 11 and supplies the liquid in the liquid storage section 12 to the tapping surface 21a of the head 11, as shown in FIG. The head water supply hole 27 and the cylinder water supply hole 28 are provided. The head water supply hole 27 extends through the head 11 to the tapping surface 21a, and includes a water storage portion 27a, an extended portion 27b, and a small diameter portion 27c.

  The water storage portion 27a opens to the base end 11a of the head 11 so as to face the cylinder water supply hole 28, and penetrates the head insertion portion 22 with a substantially rectangular longitudinal section. The extended portion 27b has a trapezoidal shape in vertical section, and has an open end 11b that opens while expanding toward the center of the hitting surface 21a. The small-diameter portion 27c connects the water storage portion 27a and the expansion portion 27b, and has a smaller channel cross section than the water storage portion 27a and the expansion portion 27b.

  The cylinder water supply hole 28 is formed through the inserted portion 25 from the liquid storage portion 24 and opens in a tapered shape toward the base end 11 a of the head 11. In addition, the cylinder water supply hole 28 is not limited to a taper-shaped longitudinal section, and may be set to the same diameter from the start end to the end. The same applies to other embodiments described later.

  The liquid in the liquid storage unit 24 is dropped onto the head 11 from the cylinder water supply hole 28, and then flows down the head water supply hole 27 and is supplied to the tapping surface 21a.

  The water supply path 13 formed in the head 11 is a small amount (for example, 1 to 1) of the liquid from the small diameter portion 27c at a stable flow rate in a state where the vibration mechanism 31 vibrates and the cassette mechanism 1 vibrates. .5 cc / min) is discharged to the extended portion 27b, and the liquid is supplied to the hitting surface 21a of the head 11. On the other hand, when the cassette mechanism 1 is not oscillating, liquid dripping is prevented by the surface tension in the small diameter portion 27c and the cylinder water supply hole 28 (particularly, the small diameter portion 27c).

  Thus, the water supply channel 13 is designed so that a small amount of liquid is ejected by the vibration of the head 11 in the cross section of the flow channel, and the amount of liquid used is higher than other cleaning methods such as spray cleaning and brush cleaning. Since the amount is small, it becomes difficult for the liquid to scatter to a place where it is not necessary to supply the liquid. Moreover, since the water supply path 13 is arrange | positioned only in a part limited with respect to the stain removal apparatus 100 whole, the water supply path comprised longer than the water supply path 13 over the stain removal apparatus 100 (FIG. The water supply channel 13 is less likely to be clogged due to the solidification of water red and calcium components, and the complicated disassembly and cleaning of the stain removing device 100 can be eliminated.

  Further, in the stain removing device 100, the length β (see FIG. 2A) from the hitting surface 21a of the head 11 to the opening 33a of the case body 33 at the time of protrusion is slanted during the stain removing operation described later. The length is set so as to be visible without being hidden by the apparatus body 3 from above. Moreover, the waterproof cover part 50 mentioned later is set to the magnitude | size corresponding to this length (beta). Furthermore, the cassette mechanism 1 is eccentrically attached to the cylindrical case body 33, and the stain removal operation is performed with the side surface of the case body 33 closest to the cassette mechanism 1 facing forward. The part can be made easier to confirm.

  The cap member 70 is detachable from the end of the case main body 33. The cap member 70 is attached to the apparatus main body 3 when carrying the stain removing apparatus 100, and when performing the stain removing operation described later, FIG. As shown in FIG. FIG. 3A is a perspective view showing the stain removing apparatus 100 with the cap member 70 removed. Such a cap member 70 can effectively prevent water leakage to the outside of the apparatus, impact to the cassette mechanism 1 and the like during carrying.

  FIG. 3B is a perspective view showing the stain removing device 100 with the waterproof cover 50 removed, and the waterproof cover 50 is also connected to the end of the case main body 33 as shown in FIG. It is configured to be detachable from the part. The configuration relating to the waterproof cover 50 will be described in detail later.

  Such a stain removing device 100 is a hand-held device capable of partially washing the garment C as a stain removing object shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a vertical cross-sectional view for explaining the usage state of the stain removal apparatus 100. In the stain removal operation, the absorbent pad P is brought into contact as a backing under the stain portion Sp of the garment C, and a stain removal detergent is directly applied to the stain portion sp of the garment C. The stain removing apparatus 100 is configured to prevent the annular slip of the case main body 33 while the protruding end 51 of the waterproof cover portion 50 is pressed against the clothing C at a position where the hitting surface 21a of the head 11 faces the stain portion Sp. It is used in a state where the vicinity of the portion 33d is grasped. In the present embodiment, no detergent may be used.

  When the power switch Sw provided outside the case body 33 is operated in this state, the motor 41 is rotated by the power supply from the battery 32, and this rotation is decelerated via the first gear 42 and the second gear 43. However, it is transmitted to the third gear 44. When the engaging projection 44b1 and the engaged claw 45b1 are engaged, as shown in FIG. 4B, the cassette mechanism 1 is lifted together with the cylinder 45 by a predetermined dimension δ (about 5 mm in this embodiment). When the mating protrusion 44b1 is disengaged from the engaged claw 45b1, the cylinder 45 and the cassette mechanism 1 are pushed out by the elasticity of the coil spring 46, and the head 11 is struck against the spot portion Sp as shown in FIG.

  In addition, since the liquid and air are agitated in the liquid storage unit 24 along with the vibration of the cassette mechanism 1, the liquid does not become negative pressure in the liquid storage unit 24, and the liquid passes through the water supply channel 13 immediately after the start of the vibration. The ink is gradually dropped and supplied to the spot portion Sp from the hitting surface 21a.

  When such an operation is repeated while moving the apparatus main body 3 along the clothing C, the liquid (in this embodiment, only water) supplied to the spot portion Sp is included in the spot portion together with the detergent applied to the spot portion sp. It is knocked out from the garment C and dissolved in the absorbent pad P while dissolving the dirt constituting the Sp. That is, the stain removing apparatus 100 removes stains by transferring the dirt of the clothing C to the absorbent pad P together with the liquid and the detergent.

  In the present embodiment, it is effective to continue the above-described operation for a certain period of time even after the stain is removed, whereby the detergent remaining in the stain portion sp is transferred to the absorbent pad P and exhibits a rinsing effect. can do.

  Moreover, it does not specifically limit as the absorption pad P, A various thing can be used if the absorption speed of a liquid is quick, for example, what folded the kitchen paper can be used.

  Further, when the work of periodically changing the contact position of the head 11 with respect to the absorbent pad P is performed during the stain removal work, the dropped liquid is stably absorbed by the absorbent pad P, so that the stain removal efficiency is high. State is maintained.

  In the stain removing apparatus 100 having the above-described configuration, the vibration unit 31 can vibrate the cassette mechanism 1 in a direction substantially orthogonal to the tapping surface 21a by feeding, and the head 11 can automate the operation of tapping the clothing C. The hitting speed is uniform, and it is not necessary to move the hand quickly. Even if the stain removal operation is performed for a long time, the hand does not get tired.

  Further, as the stain, for example, there is a stain due to solid dirt that adheres to the clothing C in a lump and is not easily compatible with the liquid, but the stain removing device 100 physically decomposes the solid dirt by the impact from the head 11. Can be easily dissolved in a liquid. Further, for example, by appropriately designing the channel cross section of the water supply channel 13, an appropriate amount of liquid is continuously supplied toward the clothing C along with the vibration, and the stain removal effect can be enhanced. Furthermore, since the stain removing apparatus 100 is configured to drop liquid using vibration, the structure can be made simpler and smaller than that using, for example, a liquid pump.

  Therefore, the stain removal apparatus 100 of the present embodiment is compact and has good portability, and is used for partial cleaning when food spills or cosmetics adhere to the cloth product on the go. Can be made inconspicuous. In addition, curtains, mats, and the like that are not easy to be washed can be partially and preferably washed. Furthermore, the present invention can be suitably used for preliminarily washing dirt such as a collar and a sleeve of the clothing C by using the stain removing device 100 at a stage before washing using the washing machine.

  Further, as described above, the water supply channel 13 extends from the liquid storage portion 12 through the head 11 to the hitting surface 21a, and the opening end 11b (see FIG. 2C) to the hitting surface 21a is expanded. It is a thing. For this reason, even if the solid matter constituting the spot portion sp is physically decomposed by the impact from the head 11 and then enters the water supply channel 13 without dissolving in the liquid, the open end 11b is expanded. The water supply path 13 is not easily blocked by solid dirt, and even if the solid dirt is clogged, it can be easily removed.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the waterproof cover portion 50 is an acrylic, non-flexible, and substantially conical shape (a shape in which the circumference of the protruding end 51 is larger than the circumference of the base end 51 ′). At the position surrounding the side of the head 11, it is detachably attached to the vicinity of the opening 33a of the case body 33 via the rib 33a1. The head 11 protruding in the protruding direction Y <b> 1 by the vibrating means 31 is set at a position where one operating end can slightly protrude from the protruding end 51 of the waterproof cover 50 by adjusting the stroke. Specifically, a distance t (see FIG. 4A) in the vibration direction from the hitting surface 21a of the head 11 at the protruding position to the protruding end 51 of the waterproof cover 50 is a predetermined distance (in this embodiment, 1 to 2 mm). Degree).

  By providing such a waterproof cover part 50, the waterproof cover part 50 blocks the liquid splashed by the vibration of the head 11 and prevents the liquid from spreading over a wide area during the stain removal operation, so that the clothing C gets wet. The area can be reduced, and the clothes C can be worn immediately after the stain removal operation. Further, during the stain removal operation, the distance from the apparatus main body 3 to the clothing C can always be kept constant, and the external force (tapping force) applied to the clothing C by the head 11 can be made appropriate and uniform. In addition, one operating end of the head 11 is set at a position that can slightly protrude from the protruding end 51 of the waterproof cover portion 50, and the head 11 presses the garment C when protruding due to the elasticity of the coil spring 46. It is possible to automatically realize an operation simulating the operation of hitting (pressing) the spot portion Sp. Furthermore, since the waterproof cover part 50 is transparent, it is possible to confirm the state of stain removal at the stain part through the waterproof cover part 50 during the stain removal operation.

  The shape of the waterproof cover portion 50 is not limited to a substantially conical shape, and may be, for example, a cylindrical shape.

  By the way, the cassette mechanism 1 is detachable from the apparatus main body 3 via the locking claw 45b2 (see FIG. 2B) as described above (bottle cassette method).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the waterproof cover 50 is removed from the apparatus main body 3, and the inserted portion 25 or its vicinity is gripped and pulled with a certain force or more, thereby storing the liquid. A tensile force is transmitted from the locking recess 12a of the portion 24 to the distal end 45b3 of the locking claw 45b2, whereby the locking claw 45b2 is temporarily elastically deformed outside the cassette mechanism insertion portion 45b starting from the base end 45b4. Thus, the cassette mechanism 1 is extracted from the apparatus main body 3. FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view showing the stain removing device 100 with the cassette mechanism 1 removed.

  On the other hand, when the cassette mechanism 1 is inserted into the cassette mechanism insertion portion 45b with a certain force or more, the reverse of the above operation, specifically, the distal end portion 45b3 of the locking claw 45b2 from the end surface 24 'of the liquid storage portion 24. Thus, the engaging claw 45b2 is elastically deformed outward from the cassette mechanism insertion portion 45b starting from the base end 45b4. When the cassette mechanism 1 is further inserted from this state, the locking claw 45b2 is elastically restored at a position facing the locking recess 12a of the liquid storage unit 24, and the locking recess 12a and the locking claw 45b2 are locked. The cassette mechanism 1 is attached to the apparatus main body 3.

  Since the cassette mechanism 1 is detachable as described above, for example, by preparing a plurality of cassette mechanisms 1 each containing different types of liquid in the liquid storage portion 12, it is suitable for the state of the spot portion sp. The cassette mechanism 1 containing the liquid can also be attached to the apparatus main body 3, and the type of the liquid can be changed according to the state of the spot portion sp, so that the effect of removing the stain can be enhanced.

  6A and 6B are perspective views showing the cassette mechanism 1 in a state where it is detached from the apparatus main body 3. FIG. As shown in FIG. 6A, the liquid storage unit 24 of the cassette mechanism 1 is configured to be disassembled into a storage unit main body 24a and a lid member 24b. The container main body 24a is a bottomed substantially cylindrical member having a liquid storage space S formed therein, and a part in the axial direction is configured to be small in the radial direction, thereby forming the locking recess 12a. The lid member 24b is provided on the opening side of the storage unit main body 24a, and is attached to the storage unit main body 24a by screwing, and opens and closes the liquid storage space S. The head 11 is configured to be detachable from the insertion portion 25, that is, to be detachable from the cassette mechanism 1.

  Thus, by being able to divide into three parts, the lid member 24b is removed from the storage unit main body 24a, and the liquid storage space S is replenished, or the liquid in the liquid storage unit 12 is replaced with another type of liquid. It can be easily exchanged (for example, a common solvent such as ethanol or benzine), and the stain removing apparatus 100 can be used over and over again. At this time, since the liquid can be replenished or exchanged with the liquid container 12 removed from the apparatus main body 3, the apparatus main body 3 is not wetted by the liquid during replenishment, and the apparatus main body 3 is waterproofed. There is no need to apply. Moreover, it can decompose | disassemble into the accommodating part main body 24a and the cover member 24b, and can clean the inside of the accommodating part 12 for liquids, and can remove water red, a calcium component, etc. easily. Furthermore, it is possible to select and use the optimally shaped head 11 and liquid according to the state of the spot portion sp, etc., and the head 11 itself can be changed to a new one, thereby improving the stain removal effect. it can.

  Further, since the liquid storage portion 12 is transparent or translucent as described above, the cassette mechanism 1 is temporarily taken out during the stain removal operation or the like, and the remaining amount of liquid in the liquid storage portion 12 is obtained. Can be confirmed and convenience is improved.

  FIG. 6C is a longitudinal sectional view showing a modification of the first embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 6C is a longitudinal sectional view showing a part of the cassette mechanism 10 constituting the stain removing apparatus 110 as a modification, that is, a part of the liquid storage portion 212 and the head 5. The stain removing device 110 is configured so that the liquid does not flow down inside the head 5 and reaches the hitting surface 21a, but reaches the hitting surface 21a along the circumference of the solid head 5. The configuration of the path 6 is different from that of the first embodiment. Since the configuration other than that described below is the same as that of the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted.

  In the stain removing device 110, the water supply path 6 is composed of a cylinder water supply hole 28, a water supply groove 6 a, and an inserted portion 25.

  The water supply groove 6a is formed on the outer periphery of the head insertion portion 52 of the head 5, and is intermittently formed as a slit having a predetermined depth (about 0.1 to 0.3 mm in this embodiment) extending in the axial direction. . The liquid in the liquid storage unit 24 (see FIG. 5 and the like) is supplied to the base end 5a of the head 5 through the cylinder water supply hole 28, and the vibration means 31 (see FIG. 5 and the like) vibrates and the head 5 vibrates. In such a state, a small amount (for example, 1 to 1.5 cc / min) is discharged from the discharge port 6b, which is a gap between the inserted portion 25 and the cylinder insertion portion 52, to the hitting portion 21 and reaches the hitting surface 21a.

  On the other hand, in a state where the head 5 is not vibrating, the liquid stays between the water supply groove 6a and the insertion portion 25 due to surface tension, and is prevented from being discharged.

  As described above, the liquid discharge port 6b opens around the head 5 instead of the hitting surface 21a of the head 5, and the liquid is supplied to the periphery of the head 5, so that the solid matter constituting the spot portion Sp is hit by the hitting surface. Even if it adheres to 21a, the water supply channel 6 is not blocked, and the stain removal effect can be maintained stably. The water supply groove 6 a may be formed not in the head insertion portion 52 but in the inserted portion 52.

Second Embodiment
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a part of the cassette mechanism 20 constituting the stain removing apparatus 120 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, specifically, a part of the liquid storage unit 7 and the head 8. FIG. 7A shows the cassette mechanism 20 before the head 8 is inserted into the liquid container 7, and FIG. 7B shows the cassette mechanism after the head 8 is inserted into the liquid container 7. 20 is shown. The stain removal apparatus 120 of this embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that it includes a liquid amount adjustment unit 9 that can adjust the amount of liquid dripping. Since the configuration other than that described below is the same as that of the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted. For ease of explanation, the liquid storage unit 71 of the liquid storage unit 7 is not shown in a disassembled configuration, but the liquid storage unit 71 is a storage in which a liquid storage space is formed. It can be disassembled into a main part and a lid member that opens and closes the liquid storage space.

  The liquid amount adjustment unit 9 shown in FIG. 7 includes a liquid storage unit 7 and a head 8. In the liquid storage unit 7, the liquid storage unit 71 and the insertion target 72 are adjacent to each other via the partition portion 73, and the first to third supply regions 73 a to 73 are formed at equal intervals on the edge of the partition portion 73. 73c. These supply regions 73a to 73c are formed with different numbers of supply holes 73x penetrating the partition portion 73, and in this embodiment, one is provided in the first supply region 73a, three in the second supply region 73b, and third supply. Five supply holes 73x are formed in the region 73c. The number of supply holes 73x is not limited to this. Further, the head 8 is provided with a plurality of water supply grooves 8c extending from the notch 8b to the hitting portion 21 at the side of the head insertion portion 8a, with a notch 8b formed at the end of the head insertion portion 8a.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically showing the head 8 shown in FIG. 7B together with the supply hole 73x. In FIG. 8, the notch 8b is hatched. As shown in FIG. 8, the notch 8b is formed in the head insertion portion 8a over a range corresponding to one supply region 73a (73b, 73c). The liquid in the liquid storage unit 71 shown in FIG. 7 flows into the notch 8b from the supply hole 73x formed in any one of the supply regions 73a (73b, 73c) facing the notch 8b, and is discharged from the water supply groove 8c. It is dripped around the hitting part 21 through 6b. Therefore, the liquid dripping amount changes according to the supply area 73a (73b, 73c) facing the notch 8b, and the notch 8b is opposed to the first supply area 73a, as shown in FIG. The amount of liquid dropped increases in the order shown in FIG. 8B in which 8b faces the second supply region 73b and in the state shown in FIG. 8C in which the notch 8b faces the third supply region 73c.

  As described above, in the stain removing device 120 according to the present embodiment, the water supply path 6 ′ includes the supply hole 73 x, the notch 8 b, the water supply groove 8 c, and the inserted portion 72. And the liquid is dripped from the discharge port 6b which is a gap between the water supply groove 8c and the inserted portion 72 by using the vibration by the vibration means 31 (see FIG. 5 and the like), and the liquid dropping amount can be adjusted. A liquid amount adjusting unit 9 shown in FIG. 7 is provided.

  If only the setting for the groove depth or the like of the water supply groove 6a becomes excessive, the liquid may be dripped excessively, and as a result, there is a case where the liquid is squeezed, but by using the liquid amount adjusting unit 9, the liquid is directed toward the clothing C. It can be dripped without excess or deficiency. For this reason, the stain removing device 120 can prevent a decrease in the stain removing effect due to insufficient supply of liquid, and can prevent the occurrence of fringing due to a large amount of liquid being supplied to the blot portion Sp at a stretch.

  The liquid amount adjusting unit 9 is not limited to the above-described configuration as long as the liquid dropping amount can be adjusted. Further, the configuration of the liquid amount adjusting unit 9 may be applied to the stain removing apparatuses 100 and 110 of other embodiments. In the present embodiment, the water supply groove 8 c is formed in the head insertion portion 8 a, but may be formed in the inserted portion 72.

<Third Embodiment>
FIG. 9 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a stain removing unit 130 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is an exploded view showing the heating apparatus 101 constituting the stain removal unit 130 shown in FIG. The stain removal unit 130 of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 9 includes the stain removal device 100 and the heating device 101 of the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the heating device 101 includes an absorption pad set member (absorption pad set lid) 103, a main body cover 105, a decorative plate 107, a heating plate 109, a first heat insulating material 111, and a heater 113. And a second heat insulating material 115 and a heating device main body 117.

  The absorbent pad set member 103 and the main body cover 105 are circular in plan view with openings 103a and 105a formed in the center, respectively. The absorbent pad set member 103 is rotated with the absorbent pad P sandwiched between the one surface 103b and the one surface 105b of the main body cover 105, and is attached to the main body cover 105 by engaging the screw portions 105c and 103c with each other. . The decorative plate 107 has a step at the central portion 107a and the end portion 107b. When the decorative plate 107 is incorporated in the heating apparatus 101, the raised surface 107ab of the central portion 107a is exposed from the opening portion 105a and is one surface of the main body cover 105. 105b, and the end 107b is sandwiched between the other surface 105d of the main body cover 105 and the heating device main body 117. The decorative board 107 is made of, for example, stainless steel. Through holes 107c and 105e through which a safety switch 117d described later passes are formed in the end 107b of the decorative plate 107 and the main body cover 105, respectively.

  The heating plate 109 is disposed so as to be fitted in the central portion of the decorative plate 107, and a hit surface 109 a to which an external force is applied from the head 11 of the stain removing device 100 is formed facing the decorative plate 107. For example, it is made of aluminum having a high thermal conductivity. The thickness of the heating plate 109 is set to about 1 to 2 mm. As a result, both strength and high thermal conductivity can be achieved, so that heat from the heater 113 can be quickly and uniformly transmitted to the absorbent pad P, and the external pad is applied with external force from the head 11 during the stain removal operation. The deformation of P can be suppressed and high stain removal efficiency can be maintained.

  The 1st heat insulating material 111 is the heat insulating material for temperature adjustment arrange | positioned at the back side of the heating plate 109, for example, is comprised with silicon rubber. The 2nd heat insulating material 115 is arrange | positioned on the heating apparatus main body 117, and interrupts | blocks the heat of the heater 113, for example, is comprised with glass wool. As the heater 113 disposed between these heat insulating materials, for example, a ceramic heater is used. Note that the decorative plate 107 may be omitted by coating the heating plate 109 to improve the appearance.

  The heating device main body 117 includes a power cord 117a, a main switch 117b that can switch a power supply state to the heater 113, a thermostat 117c that can adjust a power supply state to the heater 113 according to the temperature of the heater 113, and a safety switch 117d. And have. When the thermostat 117c reaches an upper limit temperature (for example, 70 ° C.), the power supply to the heater 113 is stopped to cool the heater 113, and when the temperature decreases to the lower limit temperature (for example, 60 ° C.), the heater 113 starts to supply power again. The safety switch 117d protrudes from the one surface 105b of the body cover 105 portion through the through holes 107c and 105e. When the safety switch 117d is pressed by the absorption pad P mounted at a predetermined position, the safety switch 117d supplies power to the heater 113. On the other hand, when not pressed, power supply to the heater 113 is stopped. That is, the heating device 101 can be used when the absorption pad P is set at a predetermined position of the main body cover 105 and the absorption pad setting member 103 is closed.

  In the heating apparatus 101 having such a configuration, when the main switch 117b is operated, the heater 113 generates heat, and the heat is transmitted to the heating plate 109 to increase the temperature of the absorption pad P. Therefore, when the garment C is placed on the heating device 101, a tapping force is applied to the hit surface 109a from the head 11 of the stain removing device 100 in a state where the spot portion Sp faces the heated absorption pad P. Can be performed. Therefore, the stain removing unit 130 of this embodiment can continuously warm the stain portion Sp to about 50 ° C. and perform stain removal work in a state in which dirt is more easily dissolved in the liquid. Can be further improved. Further, since it is not necessary to use a strong bleach for removing stains, the color loss of the clothing C can be prevented.

  In this embodiment, the heating device 101 is used in combination with the stain removing device 100 of the first embodiment. However, other devices such as the stain removing device 120 of the second embodiment and the stain removing device 110 of the modified example described above are used. It may be used in combination with a stain removal device of the configuration.

  In the present embodiment, the heating device 101 has a circular shape in plan view, but may have a rectangular shape in plan view. In this case, one side of the absorbent pad set member is connected to other components of the heating device (main body cover, decorative plate, heating plate, first heat insulating material, heater, second heat insulating material, heating device main body) via a hinge or the like. It is preferable that the absorbent pad set member be configured to be foldable with the absorbent pad interposed therebetween with respect to the other components of the heating apparatus 101.

  As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described, the specific structure of each part is not limited only to embodiment mentioned above.

  For example, the stain removing apparatuses 100 to 120 of the above embodiment are used with the hitting surface 21a of the head 11 facing downward, but may be configured to be usable with the hitting surface 21a facing sideways. In this case, for example, the liquid is pumped out.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the protrusion 21a1 is formed on the hitting surface 21a of the heads 5, 8, 11 (see FIGS. 1, 6, 7, etc.), but the hitting face 21a is flat without forming the protrusion 21a1. It may be.

  Moreover, the waterproof cover part 50 shown in FIG. 2 etc. may be the structure in which the heater was incorporated. In this case, as the heater, it is preferable to use an annular shape constituted by a wound nichrome wire or a ceramic heater, and heat is generated by power feeding through the power supply unit. The power supplied to the heater is, for example, about 5 W, and the temperature of the heater during heat generation is set to about 80 ° C. to 100 ° C.

  If the waterproof cover portion 50 is configured as described above, the waterproof cover portion 50 pressed against the clothing C when performing the removing operation is heated by the heat of the heater. Even when the stain is not used separately, the stain portion sp of the clothing C and its vicinity can be always warmed through the waterproof cover portion 50 during the stain removal operation, and the stain removal effect can be further improved while realizing compactness. It becomes possible.

  Further, in order to suppress noise when the stain removing device is driven, the entire case main body 33 has a double structure, and the case main body 33 includes components such as the vibration means 31 and the like. It is also effective to do. Further, since the case main body 33 has a double structure, a fixing member such as a screw fixed to the inside of the case can be hidden on the outside of the case, and the design of the stain removing apparatuses 100 to 120 can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the battery 32 is used as the power supply means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the external power source is configured to have a configuration having a USB connector that can be connected to a USB cable or a configuration having a power cord having a plug. It is good also as a structure which can supply electric power from. Thereby, it is not necessary to incorporate the battery 32 in the apparatus main body 3, and the apparatus main body 3 can be made more compact.

  In the above embodiment, the heads 5, 8, and 11 are configured to be removable from the liquid storage portions 7, 12, and 212, but may be configured not to be removable.

  In the above embodiment, a detergent mixture may be used as the liquid. In this case, since the detergent is continuously supplied to the spot portion sp of the clothing C during the stain removal operation, the detergent is vaporized, scattered, etc. Thus, the stain portion sp is not lost, and a high stain removal effect is maintained. Further, it is not necessary to separately provide a means for supplying the detergent to the spot portion sp, and the apparatus configuration is simplified.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the liquid storage part 24 and the base end 11a (refer FIG. 2) of the head 11 are connected via the cylinder water supply hole 28, the liquid storage part 24 and without passing through the cylinder water supply hole 28, The head 11 may be directly connected, and the liquid may be directly supplied from the liquid storage unit 24 to the head 11.

  Furthermore, at least a part of the cassette mechanisms 1, 10, and 20 may have a disposable configuration (a configuration in which liquid is previously stored in the liquid storage portions 7, 12, and 212 and cannot be replenished).

  Furthermore, the materials of the members constituting the stain removing apparatuses 100 to 120 and the heating apparatus 101 are not limited to those shown by hatching in each drawing.

  Other configurations can be variously modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

1, 10, 20 ... cassette mechanism 3 ... main body 5, 8, 11 ... head 6, 6 ', 13 ... water supply path 7, 12, 212 ... liquid container 11b ..Open end 21a ... Striking surface 24a ... Housing unit main body 24b ... Lid member 31 ... Vibration means
41 ... motor 46 ... elastic member (coil spring)
50 ... Waterproof cover 51 ... Projection end 100, 110, 120 ... Stain removing device 101 ... Heating device 109 ... Heating plate 109a ... Struck surface 113 ... Heater 130- ..Stain removal unit S ... Liquid storage space

Claims (6)

A cassette mechanism having a head formed with a striking surface, a liquid storage section for storing liquid, and a water supply channel formed from the liquid storage section to the head;
Vibrating means that detachably accommodates the cassette mechanism and vibrates in a direction substantially perpendicular to the hitting surface of the head by repeating the operation of lifting the cassette mechanism by a rotating operation of a motor by feeding power and pushing it out by the elasticity of a spring. An apparatus main body having
The vibration means is accompanied by the extrusion of the elastic spring when vibrating the cassette mechanism, stain removing device and supplying the liquid in the liquid storing portion from the head through the water supply path.   2. The head is detachable from the cassette mechanism, and the liquid storage portion is composed of a storage portion main body in which a liquid storage space is formed and a lid member that opens and closes the liquid storage space. Stain remover.   The stain removing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the liquid container is transparent or translucent.   3. The stain removing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the water supply channel extends from the liquid storage portion through the head to the hitting surface, and an opening end to the hitting surface is expanded. The apparatus main body further includes a non-flexible waterproof cover portion surrounding a side of the head;
The vibration means has an elastic member that can expand and contract in a direction substantially orthogonal to the hitting surface, and causes the head to protrude by the elastic force of the elastic member,
The stain removing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein one operating end of the head is set at a position that can slightly protrude from the protruding end of the waterproof cover portion. The stain removing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2,
A heater that generates heat by power feeding, and a heating device that includes at least a heating plate on which a hit surface to which an external force is applied from a head that constitutes the stain removal device is formed, and to which heat generated by the heater is transmitted. A stain removal unit.

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