JP7085091B2 - Cleaning aids and vacuum cleaners - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a cleaning aid and a vacuum cleaner equipped with the cleaning aid.

Attachments of various shapes are connected to the tip of the hose of the main suction device such as a vacuum cleaner or a vacuum exhaust port of a building, depending on the application. For example, in a narrow place where a normal wide suction nozzle cannot be inserted, a tubular nozzle with a brush at the tip is attached and the main suction device is used. Patent Document 1 describes an invention of a nozzle for a vacuum cleaner in which a plurality of thin nozzles are fixed to a glove and the nozzle is located on the palm side along the finger when the glove is put on the hand.

However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, since the brush and the nozzle are located at the fingertips on the palm side, it is difficult to pinch or grasp an object with a gloved hand. Cleaning to remove dust and the like is sometimes performed while grasping and moving an object, so it is very troublesome to put on and take off gloves each time. In addition, since the size of the hand varies greatly from person to person, there is a problem that another attachment must be prepared if the size of the glove does not match. Further, since the brush and the nozzle are fixed to the glove, there is a problem that the hand wearing the glove is limited to the right hand or the left hand.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-313410

The present invention has been made by paying attention to the above-mentioned problems, and is a cleaning assisting tool capable of efficiently removing and cleaning dust and the like while grasping and moving an object to be organized by hand and its cleaning. The purpose is to provide a vacuum cleaner equipped with auxiliary equipment.

In order to achieve the above object, the first aspect of the present invention is an attachment connected to the tip of a hose of a main suction device, (a) forming a cavity, mainly on one end side of the cavity. A connecting body having a connection hole for connecting to the tip of the hose of the suction device and a plurality of small holes on the other end side, and (b) a tubular fingertip nozzle having one end connected to each of the small holes. And (c) a brush portion having a brush bristle connected to each other end of the fingertip nozzle, and (d) a fingertip fixing ring directly or indirectly connected to each of the fingertip nozzles. The gist is that it is a cleaning aid.

In order to achieve the above object, the second aspect of the present invention comprises (a) a vacuum cleaner body forming a main suction device, (b) a hose connected to the vacuum cleaner body, and (c) a cavity. A connecting cylinder having a connection hole for connecting to the tip of a hose on one end side of the cavity and a plurality of small holes on the other end side, and a tubular shape having one end connected to each of the small holes. It is characterized by including a fingertip nozzle, a brush portion having a brush bristle connected to the other end of each of the fingertip nozzles, and a cleaning aid having a fingertip fixing ring directly or indirectly connected to each of the fingertip nozzles. The gist is that it is a vacuum cleaner.

According to the present invention, there is provided a cleaning assisting tool capable of efficiently removing and cleaning dust and the like while grasping and moving an object to be organized by hand, and a vacuum cleaner equipped with the cleaning assisting tool. Can be done.

It is a perspective view of the cleaning assisting tool which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 2A is a front view of the cleaning assisting tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2B is a rear view of the cleaning assisting tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3A is a right side view of the cleaning assisting tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3B is a left side view of the cleaning assisting tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3C is a bottom view of the cleaning assisting tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 4 (a) and 4 (b) are diagrams showing the entire vacuum cleaner to which the cleaning auxiliary tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention is connected, respectively. FIG. 5A is a diagram showing a state in which a vacuum cleaner to which a cleaning auxiliary tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention is connected is attached to an arm, and FIG. 5B is a diagram showing a portion A of FIG. 5A. It is an enlarged front view. It is a rear view of FIG. 5 (b). 7 (a) is an enlarged left side view of the index finger portion when the cleaning aid according to the first embodiment of the present invention is attached to the hand, and FIG. 7 (b) is from the state of FIG. 7 (a). It is a figure which shows the state which the index finger is bent. FIG. 8 (a) is an enlarged perspective view of the tip end side of the fingertip nozzle of the cleaning aid according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 (b) is a view taken from the state of FIG. 8 (a) in the A or B direction. It is a figure which shows the state which the ring rotating part is rotated 180 degrees. FIG. 9A is a perspective view of a first modification of the cleaning assisting tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9B is a second view of the cleaning assisting tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view of a modification. It is a perspective view of the 3rd modification of the cleaning auxiliary tool which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 11A is a perspective view of a fourth modification of the cleaning assisting tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11B is a fifth view of the cleaning assisting tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view of a modification. 12 (a) and 12 (b) are examples of mounting the fingertip nozzle of the cleaning aid according to the first embodiment of the present invention, respectively. 13 (a) is an enlarged left side view of the index finger portion when the cleaning aid according to the second embodiment of the present invention is attached to the hand, and FIG. 13 (b) is from the state of FIG. 13 (a). It is a figure which shows the state which the index finger is bent. FIG. 14A is an enlarged left side view of the index finger portion when the cleaning assisting tool according to the second embodiment of the present invention is attached to the hand and the brush of the fingertip nozzle is in contact with the floor surface in an oblique direction. 14 (b) is a diagram showing a state in which the tip of the index finger is perpendicular to the floor surface from the state of FIG. 14 (a). 15 (a) is an enlarged perspective view of the tip end side of the fingertip nozzle of the cleaning aid according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 15 (b) is an enlarged view of a portion A of FIG. 15 (a). .. 16 (a) is a cross-sectional view of a portion of FIG. 15 (b) viewed from the BB direction, and FIG. 16 (b) shows a case where the brush is pulled up in the direction of the upward arrow of FIG. 16 (a). It is sectional drawing corresponding to FIG. 16A. FIG. 17A is an enlarged left side view of the index finger portion when the cleaning assisting tool according to the third embodiment of the present invention is attached to the hand, and FIG. 17B is from the state of FIG. 17A. It is a figure which shows the state which the index finger is bent. FIG. 18A is an enlarged left side view of the index finger portion when the cleaning assisting tool according to the third embodiment of the present invention is attached to the hand and the fingertip nozzle is brought close to the floor surface. FIG. 18B is shown in FIG. FIG. 18A is a diagram showing a state in which the fingertip nozzle is further brought closer to the floor surface from the state of FIG. 18A.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description of the drawings below, the same or similar parts are designated by the same or similar reference numerals. However, it should be noted that the drawings are schematic. Therefore, the specific size, composition, materials, etc. should be judged more diversely in consideration of the purpose of the technical idea that can be understood from the following explanation.

Further, the embodiments of the present invention shown below exemplify an apparatus and a substance for embodying the technical idea of the present invention, and the technical idea of the present invention is the material and shape of the apparatus and the substance. , Structure, arrangement, etc. are not specified to the following. The technical idea of the present invention is not limited to the contents described in the embodiments of the present invention, and various modifications are made within the technical scope defined by the organic binding of the matters specifying the invention described in the claims. Can be added.

(First Embodiment)
The cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is an attachment (cleaning assisting tool) for a vacuum cleaner or cleaning equipment connected to the tip of a hose of a main suction device such as a vacuum cleaner main body or a vacuum exhaust port of a building. Is. As shown in FIG. 1, this cleaning aid has a connecting cylinder 13 forming a cavity connected to the tip of a hose of a vacuum cleaner or cleaning equipment. The connecting body 13 has a connection hole for connecting to the tip of the hose, and a second small hole 31b and a third small hole provided at the end opposite to the connection hole as shown in FIG. 3 (c). It has a plurality of small holes of 31c, a fourth small hole 31d, and a fifth small hole 31e.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the shape of the connecting cylinder 13 is flat from the vicinity of the positions of the second small hole 31b, the third small hole 31c, the fourth small hole 31d, and the fifth small hole 31e to the vicinity of the central portion. The structure is slightly raised from the vicinity of the central part to the vicinity of the position of the connection hole. The connection hole is located on the back side in the perspective view of FIG. 1 and on the front side in the bottom view of FIG. 3 (c). The size and shape of the connection hole can be arbitrarily set according to the size and shape of the tip of the hose of the vacuum cleaner.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the inside of the connecting cylinder 13 has a cavity continuous from the connecting hole, and the second small hole 31b, the third small hole 31c, and the fourth small hole 31d are on the opposite side of the connecting hole. The fifth small holes 31e are aligned. The second small hole 31b, the third small hole 31c, the fourth small hole 31d, and the fifth small hole 31e are tubular second fingertip nozzle 15b, third fingertip nozzle 15c, fourth fingertip nozzle 15d, and fifth, respectively. It is a hole for connecting one end of the fingertip nozzle 15e. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, each of the second small hole 31b, the third small hole 31c, the fourth small hole 31d, and the fifth small hole 31e has a second fingertip nozzle 15b, a third fingertip nozzle 15c, and a second small hole 31e. One end of the 4-fingertip nozzle 15d and the 5th fingertip nozzle 15e are connected. The cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment further has a first fingertip nozzle 15a, and although not shown in the drawings, a first small hole corresponding to the first fingertip nozzle 15a is also opened in the connecting body 13. ing.

The size of the second small hole 31b to the fifth small hole 31e may be such that the second fingertip nozzle 15b to the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e can be fitted, respectively. The same applies to the first small hole corresponding to the first fingertip nozzle 15a. A brush portion 41 having a large number of brush bristles is provided at the other end of the cylinder of the first fingertip nozzles 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e, and further directly to the first fingertip nozzles 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e. The first fingertip fixing ring 21a to the fifth fingertip fixing ring 21e which are connected indirectly or indirectly are provided.

A ring-shaped groove is provided on each of the cylindrical outer peripheral surfaces of the first fingertip nozzle 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e, and the first ring rotating portion 23a to the fifth ring rotating portion 23e are fitted into the groove portions, respectively. The first ring rotating portion 23a to the fifth ring rotating portion 23e are rotatable along the groove portion. The first fingertip fixing ring 21a to the fifth fingertip fixing ring 21e are directly fixed to the first ring rotating portion 23a to the fifth ring rotating portion 23e, respectively.

The cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment is, for example, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 (a), the tips of hoses 53a, 53b, 53c extending from the main suction devices (vacuum cleaner main body) 51a, 51b, 51c. At that time, the connection hole of the connecting cylinder 13 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 is connected to the tip of the hose 53a, 53b, 53c extending from the main suction device (vacuum cleaner main body) 51a, 51b, 51c. Connected to. Then, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 6, the cleaning assist tool 11 is attached to the back of the right hand 81 of the person to be cleaned by the fixing belts 25a and 25b connected to the connecting body 13. Since FIG. 5 is a diagram from the back side of the right hand 81, the back of the human right hand 81 and a part of the fingertips are slightly visible in the shadow of the cleaning aid 11, but FIG. 6 shows the right hand 81. Since the illustration is from the palm side, the palm of the right hand 81 is well shown.

The cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment is used by being attached to the right hand 81 as shown in FIG. 5, the first fingertip nozzle 15a is the thumb, the second fingertip nozzle 15b is the index finger, and the third fingertip nozzle 15c is. The middle finger and the fourth fingertip nozzle 15d are attached to the ring finger, and the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e is attached to the little finger. The first fingertip nozzles 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzles 15e may be formed so as to have different lengths in order to balance with the ratio of the lengths of the fingers. When the first fingertip nozzles 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzles 15e are made of a material that can be expanded and contracted in the longitudinal direction of each cylinder, for example, when they have a bellows structure as a whole, they are of the same degree. It may be a length. The material of the first fingertip nozzle 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e may be a plastic material or a rubber material such as silicon rubber. As shown in FIG. 6, the first fingertip fixing ring 21a to the fifth fingertip fixing ring 21e are fitted to each of the fingers of the right hand 81, so that the cleaning person can start using the cleaning assisting tool 11.

The connecting body 13 and the first fingertip nozzles 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzles 15e may be integrally molded and made of the same member, or may be made of separate members. In the case of separate members, each of the first fingertip nozzles 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e may be fixed with an adhesive or the like to the extent that they cannot be manually removed from the connecting body 13, or can be easily removed manually. It may be a configuration that simply fits so that it can be done.

The ring-shaped groove provided on the cylindrical outer peripheral surface of the first fingertip nozzle 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e is separated from the connection portion with the connecting body 13 in the first fingertip nozzle 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e. Located on the tip side. In the ring-shaped groove portion of the first fingertip nozzle 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e, it is sufficient that the first ring rotating portion 23a to the fifth ring rotating portion 23e are fitted and rotated, respectively, and the shape of the ring-shaped groove portion is It may be rounded or angular.

When the first ring rotating portion 23a to the fifth ring rotating portion 23e are fitted into the ring-shaped grooves of the first fingertip nozzle 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e, respectively, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, the first ring rotating portion 23a to the fifth ring rotating portion 23e are fitted. The 1-ring rotating portion 23a to the 5th ring rotating portion 23e are portions close to the fingers when the cleaning assisting tool 11 is used. Therefore, the first ring rotating portion 23a to the fifth ring rotating portion 23e are prevented from forming convex portions or concave portions with respect to the outer peripheral surfaces of the first fingertip nozzles 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzles 15e, respectively. From the aspect of comfort during use, the outer peripheral surface of the first fingertip nozzle 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e and the outer peripheral surface of the first ring rotating portion 23a to the fifth ring rotating portion 23e are continuous surfaces, respectively. The state of forming is preferable.

The first ring rotating portion 23a to the fifth ring rotating portion 23e shown in FIGS. 1 and the like are each fitted into the ring-shaped groove portions of the first fingertip nozzle 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e, and are rotatable along the groove portions. Is. The first fingertip fixing ring 21a to the fifth fingertip fixing ring 21e are fixed to the first ring rotating portion 23a to the fifth ring rotating portion 23e, respectively. Along with the rotation of the first ring rotating portion 23a to the fifth ring rotating portion 23e, the first fingertip fixing ring 21a to the fifth fingertip fixing ring 21e also rotate.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, each of the first fingertip fixing ring 21a to the fifth fingertip fixing ring 21e has a ring shape having an open portion in a part thereof. The first fingertip fixing ring 21a to the fifth fingertip fixing ring 21e are preferably made of a material whose ring diameter can be easily changed when a force is applied, and the ring diameter does not return even if the ring diameter is restored when the force is released. May be good. In the case of a material whose ring diameter does not return to its original value naturally, it is preferable that the material can easily return to its original ring diameter by applying a force in the opposite direction. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the first fingertip fixing ring 21a to the fifth fingertip fixing ring 21e are members for directly fixing the cleaning assisting tool 11 to each finger of the right hand 81. With a finger of any thickness, the first fingertip fixing ring 21a to the fifth fingertip fixing ring 21e have an open portion and the ring diameter can be easily changed when a force is applied. Even if it exists, it will be easy to fix it. However, as long as it can be fixed to a finger of any thickness, the first fingertip fixing ring 21a to the fifth fingertip fixing ring 21e may not be partially provided with an opening portion. For example, if the first fingertip fixing ring 21a to the fifth fingertip fixing ring 21e are made of an elastic material, fingers of any thickness can be fixed regardless of the presence or absence of an open portion. Examples of the elastic material include soft polymers such as metal springs and rubber. Rubber is roughly classified into natural rubber and synthetic rubber, but silicon rubber, which is a kind of synthetic rubber, is preferable from the viewpoint of safety and durability to the human body.

A large number of brush bristles connected to the first fingertip nozzle 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e constitute the brush portion 41. Each of the brush portions 41 may be embedded and fixed in the ends of the first fingertip nozzles 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzles 15e, or may be embedded in a bundle of a plurality of brush portions 41. The density of embedding does not matter. In FIG. 1, the brush portions 41 are connected so as to go around the circumferential portion of the ends of the first fingertip nozzles 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzles 15e, but the brush portion 41 is connected only to a part of the circumferential portion. It may be connected. The brush portion 41 may be connected to the inner peripheral surface or the outer peripheral surface near the tip portion of the first fingertip nozzle 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e. The length of the exposed portion of a large number of brush bristles constituting the brush portion 41 is preferably 2 to 10 mm, more preferably 3 to 8 mm from the viewpoint of efficiently collecting dust and the like.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, one end of the fixed belt 25a is connected to the side surface of the connecting cylinder 13 near the first small hole, and the fixed belt 25b is near the fifth small hole 31e of the connecting cylinder 13. One end is connected to the side of. The other ends of the fixing belts 25a and 25b can be connected to each other, and this is one of the fixing portions for fixing the cleaning assisting tool 11 to the back side of the hand. The structure of the other ends of the fixing belts 25a and 25b may be any structure as long as they can be combined. Further, the material and structure of the belt portion connecting one end and the other end of the fixed belt 25a are not limited to a specific one, and the same applies to the fixed belt 25b.

(how to use)
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment is used by being attached to the back side of the right hand 81. In FIGS. 5 and 6, the cleaning aid 11 is directly attached to the right hand 81, but it can also be attached to the right hand 81 wearing gloves such as work gloves. By wearing gloves, it is possible to clean the right hand 81 while protecting it from injury or the like. Further, when the gloves are work gloves, dust and the like can be entangled with the work gloves when moving the object, and the cleaning efficiency is improved. Dust and the like are sucked from the tip portion to which the brush portion 41 of the first fingertip nozzle 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e is connected, and the tubular cavity portion and the connecting cylinder of the first fingertip nozzle 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e. It passes through the hollow portion of 13 and is sucked into the hose 53c to which the cleaning auxiliary tool 11 is connected and the main suction device (vacuum cleaner main body) 51c.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment is connected to the tip portion of a hose 53a extending from a main suction device (vacuum cleaner main body) 51a of a type that is placed on the floor and moved by wheels. , Can be used. Further, the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment can be used by being connected to the tip portion of the hose 53b extending from the handy type main suction device (vacuum cleaner main body) 51b as shown in FIG. 4 (b). can.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment is a battery-powered main suction device (vacuum cleaner main body) fixed to the upper arm portion of the human arm 80 to be cleaned by the upper arm fixing portion 27. It may be connected to the tip portion of the hose 53c extending from 51c. Since the arm 80 and right hand 81 and the main suction device 51c such as the vacuum cleaner body are integrated and the power cord is not required, the main suction device such as the vacuum cleaner body and the power cord do not get in the way during cleaning. Efficient cleaning is possible.

As shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the fixing position of the second fingertip fixing ring 21b may or may not be on the fingertip side of the first joint of the index finger 82 of the person to be cleaned. good. Although not shown, the fixing position of the second fingertip fixing ring 21b is not preferable because the tip of the second fingertip nozzle 15b is not fixed at the second joint of the index finger 82 and becomes unstable. Therefore, the position of the index finger 82 fixed to the second fingertip fixing ring 21b is preferably the fingertip side of the second joint of the index finger 82. The same applies to the first fingertip fixing ring 21a, the third fingertip fixing ring 21c, the fourth fingertip fixing ring 21d, and the fifth fingertip fixing ring 21e.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment is preferably attached so that the brush portion 41 protrudes toward the tip side from each fingertip of the right hand 81. By mounting in this way, as shown in FIG. 7, the brush portion 41 is located closer to the tip side than each fingertip even when the finger is bent, as shown in FIG. 7 (b). It is possible to clean while bending your finger and grasping an object. While grasping and moving objects with your fingertips or palms to keep things organized, it is possible to remove dust from the gaps on the surface on which objects are placed. In addition, the main suction device (vacuum cleaner) is usually the part where small items such as stationery are lined up, not on a low surface such as the floor, but on a shelf at a height of, for example, the height of a person's eyes when standing up. Cleaning using the main body) is difficult and impractical, but cleaning can be easily performed by using the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 8, by rotating the second ring rotating portion 23b in the direction A or B of FIG. 8A, the second fingertip fixing ring 21b is rotated 180 degrees to the state of FIG. 8B. can do. The same applies to the first fingertip nozzle 15a, the third fingertip nozzle 15c, the fourth fingertip nozzle 15d, and the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e shown in FIG. 1 and the like. This makes it possible to change the structure of the cleaning aid 11 shown in FIG. 1 or the like for the left hand without any special effort even when the left hand is used instead of the right hand. Further, since the cleaning assisting tool 11 can be worn on the glove even with a gloved hand, the trouble of putting on and taking off the glove can be saved.

By connecting the cleaning auxiliary tool 11 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 to the main suction device (vacuum cleaner main body) and using it, it is possible to efficiently remove dust in the gap while keeping things in order. .. There is no need to take the vacuum cleaner away from your hand and then grab and move it. Further, since the ring diameter of the first fingertip fixing ring 21a to the fifth fingertip fixing ring 21e is variable, it is possible to match a finger of any thickness. Further, due to the rotation function of the first ring rotating portion 23a to the fifth ring rotating portion 23e for fixing the first fingertip fixing ring 21a to the fifth fingertip fixing ring 21e, the structure for the right hand and the structure for the left hand are alternately alternated without hassle. It is possible to change to, and there is no need to be aware of the dominant hand when selecting a cleaning aid.

(First modification)
As shown in FIG. 9A, the cleaning assisting tool 11a according to the first modification of the first embodiment forms a cavity and is connected to the tip of the hose of the main suction device on one end side of the cavity. It has a connecting hole for the purpose and a connecting body 13a having a plurality of small holes on the other end side. The cleaning assisting tool 11a according to the first modification of the first embodiment further has a tubular first fingertip nozzle 15a to a fifth fingertip nozzle 15e having one end connected to a small hole in the connecting body 13a. The cleaning assisting tool 11a according to the first modification further includes a brush portion 41 having brush bristles connected to the other end of the cylindrical shape of the first fingertip nozzle 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e.

Regarding the cleaning assisting tool 11a according to the first modification, the illustration of the common structure with the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment is omitted in FIG. 9A. That is, the cleaning assisting tool 11a according to the first modification has a ring-shaped groove provided on the cylindrical outer peripheral surface of the first fingertip nozzle 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e, and the first fingertip nozzle 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzle. It has a ring rotating portion that is fitted into the groove portion of 15e and is rotatable along the groove portion, a fingertip fixing ring fixed to the ring rotating portion, and a fixing belt connected to the connecting cylinder 13a, but the illustration is omitted. ..

The cleaning assisting tool 11a according to the first modification differs from the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment only in the structure of the connecting cylinder 13a, and the other structures and connection relationships between the structures are the first implementation. It is the same as the cleaning aid 11 according to the form. The connecting body 13a has a hole having a diameter that can be connected to the tip of a hose extending from a main suction device such as a vacuum cleaner body as a connecting hole. The connection hole is located on the back side in the perspective view of FIG. 9 (a). The size and shape of the connection hole can be arbitrarily set according to the size and shape of the tip of the hose of the main suction device (vacuum cleaner body).

Five small holes are arranged on the connecting cylinder 13a on the opposite side of the connecting hole. Each of the small holes is a hole for connecting one end of the cylindrical first fingertip nozzle 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e. The shape of the connecting cylinder 13a does not have a flat portion as shown in the cleaning assist tool 11 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1, and as shown in FIG. 9A, the first fingertip nozzles 15a to No. 1 5 The shape is uniformly cylindrical from the side of the small hole, which is the connection portion with the fingertip nozzle 15e, to the connection hole.

The method of using the cleaning assisting tool 11a according to the first modification is the same as that of the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment. The cleaning assisting tool 11a according to the first modification is attached to the extent that the brush portion 41 comes out earlier than each fingertip of the hand, so that the cleaning assisting tool 11a can be attached to the fingertip or the palm of the hand in the same manner as the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment. It is possible to remove dust from the gap at the same time while grasping and moving the brush to keep it tidy. In addition, the part where small items such as stationery are lined up is usually the main suction device (vacuum cleaner), which is not a low surface such as the floor but a shelf at a height of, for example, the height of a person's eyes when standing up. Cleaning using the main body) is difficult and impractical, but cleaning can be easily performed by using the cleaning assisting tool 11a according to the first modification.

Although not shown, the cleaning assisting tool 11a according to the first modification has a ring rotating portion in each of the first fingertip nozzle 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e, so that the cleaning assisting tool according to the first embodiment is provided. Similarly to 11, the fingertip fixing ring fixed to the ring rotating portion can be rotated 180 degrees. Therefore, even when the attachment is used with the left hand instead of the right hand, the structure of the cleaning aid 11a can be changed for the left hand without any special effort, and it is not necessary to select the attachment with the dominant hand in mind. In addition, since the ring diameter of the fingertip fixing ring is variable, it can be fitted to fingers of any thickness, and even a gloved hand can wear the cleaning aid 11a over the glove. Is possible. Wearing gloves makes it possible to clean your hands while protecting them from injuries. Further, when the gloves are work gloves, dust and the like can be entangled with the work gloves when moving the object, and the cleaning efficiency is improved.

(Second modification)
As shown in FIG. 9B, the cleaning assisting tool 11b according to the second modification of the first embodiment forms a cavity, and is connected to the tip of the hose of the main suction device on one end side of the cavity. It has a connecting hole for the purpose and a connecting body 13a having a plurality of small holes on the other end side. The cleaning assisting tool 11b according to the second modification further has a tubular first fingertip nozzle 15a to a fifth fingertip nozzle 15e having one end connected to a small hole in the connecting body 13a. The cleaning assisting tool 11b according to the second modification further includes a brush portion 41 having brush bristles connected to the other end of the cylindrical shape of the first fingertip nozzle 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e.

Regarding the cleaning assisting tool 11b according to the second modification, the illustration of the common structure with the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment is omitted in FIG. 9B. That is, the cleaning assisting tool 11b according to the second modification has a ring-shaped groove provided on the cylindrical outer peripheral surface of the first fingertip nozzle 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e, and the first fingertip nozzle 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzle. It has a ring rotating portion that is fitted into the groove portion of 15e and is rotatable along the groove portion, a fingertip fixing ring fixed to the ring rotating portion, and a fixing belt connected to the connecting cylinder 13a, but the illustration is omitted. ..

The cleaning assisting tool 11b according to the second modification is different from the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment in the structure of the connecting body 13a and the connection positions of the first fingertip nozzles 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzles 15e. Other structures, connection relationships between structures, and the like are the same as those of the cleaning aid 11 according to the first embodiment. The connecting body 13a has a hole having a diameter that can be connected to the tip of a hose extending from a main suction device such as a vacuum cleaner body as a connecting hole. The connection hole is located on the back side in the perspective view of FIG. 9 (b). The size and shape of the connection hole can be arbitrarily set according to the size and shape of the tip of the hose of the main suction device (vacuum cleaner body).

Five small holes are arranged on the connecting cylinder 13a on the opposite side of the connecting hole. Each of the small holes is a hole for connecting one end of the cylindrical first fingertip nozzle 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e, and the cleaning assisting tool 11a according to the first modification is aligned in a straight line. On the other hand, they are not aligned in a straight line. That is, in the cleaning assist tool 11b according to the second modification, the small hole connected to the third fingertip nozzle 15c is located above the small hole connected to the fourth fingertip nozzle 15d in FIG. 9B. , Each small hole is gathered close to the center of the surface of the end portion of the connecting cylinder 13a.

The method of using the cleaning assisting tool 11b according to the second modification is the same as that of the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment. The cleaning assisting tool 11b according to the second modification is attached to the extent that the brush portion 41 comes out earlier than each fingertip of the hand, so that the cleaning assisting tool 11b can be attached to the fingertip or the palm of the hand in the same manner as the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment. It is possible to remove dust from the gap at the same time while grasping and moving the brush to keep it tidy. In addition, the part where small items such as stationery are lined up is usually the main suction device (vacuum cleaner), which is not a low surface such as the floor but a shelf at a height of, for example, the height of a person's eyes when standing up. Cleaning using the main body) is difficult and impractical, but cleaning can be easily performed by using the cleaning aid 11b according to the second modification.

Although not shown, the cleaning assisting tool 11b according to the second modification has a ring rotating portion in the first fingertip nozzle 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e, so that the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment is provided. Similarly, the fingertip fixing ring fixed to the ring rotating portion can be rotated 180 degrees. Therefore, even when the attachment is used with the left hand instead of the right hand, the structure of the cleaning aid 11b can be changed for the left hand without any special effort, and it is not necessary to select the attachment with the dominant hand in mind. In addition, since the ring diameter of the fingertip fixing ring is variable, it can be fitted to fingers of any thickness, and even with a gloved hand, the cleaning aid 11b can be worn over the glove. Is possible. Wearing gloves makes it possible to clean your hands while protecting them from injuries. Further, when the gloves are work gloves, dust and the like can be entangled with the work gloves when moving the object, and the cleaning efficiency is improved.

With respect to the cleaning assisting tool 11b according to the second modification, since the small holes are gathered close to the center of the end surface of the connecting cylinder 13a, the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment and the connecting cylinder 13 In comparison, it allows the connecting barrel 13a to be designed with a smaller diameter. That is, the member of the connecting cylinder 13a can be made compact, and even when cleaning using the cleaning assisting tool 11b, the cleaning assisting tool 11b should be used in a state where it is less likely to hit a wall or other objects. Is possible.

(Third modification example)
As shown in FIG. 10, the cleaning assisting tool 11c according to the third modification of the first embodiment forms a cavity, and is connected to one end side of the cavity to connect to the tip of the hose of the main suction device. It has a connecting cylinder 13b having a hole and a plurality of small holes on the other end side. The cleaning assisting tool 11c according to the third modification further includes a tubular first fingertip nozzle 16a to a fifth fingertip nozzle 16e having one end connected to a small hole in the connecting body 13b. The cleaning assisting tool 11c according to the third modification further includes a brush portion 41 having brush bristles connected to the other end of the cylindrical shape of the first fingertip nozzle 16a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 16e.

The cleaning auxiliary tool 11c according to the third modification has a fixed belt connected to the connecting body 13b, but is not shown in FIG. 9B. The cleaning assisting tool 11c according to the third modification has a different shape of the first fingertip nozzle 16a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 16e as compared with the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment, and the cleaning assisting tool 11c according to the first embodiment is different. The first fingertip nozzle 15a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e of the tool 11 have a cylindrical shape, whereas they have an elliptical tubular shape. Since the first fingertip nozzle 16a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 16e have an elliptical tubular shape, a ring shape provided on the tubular outer peripheral surface of the fingertip nozzle as the cleaning assist tool 11 according to the first embodiment has. The ring rotating portion that is fitted into the groove portion of the fingertip nozzle and that is rotatable along the groove portion is not a component.

The cleaning aid 11c according to the third modification has a fingertip fixing ring, but the illustration is omitted. The fingertip fixing ring is directly fixed to the first fingertip nozzle 16a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 16e, respectively, and fixes each fingertip of the hand. The fingertip fixing ring of the cleaning assisting tool 11c according to the third modification is the same as the fingertip fixing ring of the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment except for the members to be connected. Other structures, connection relationships between structures, and the like are the same as those of the cleaning aid 11 according to the first embodiment.

The method of attaching the cleaning assisting tool 11c according to the third modification to the hand is the same as that of the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment. The cleaning assisting tool 11c according to the third modification is attached to the extent that the brush portion 41 comes out earlier than each fingertip of the hand, so that the cleaning assisting tool 11c according to the first embodiment can be used with the fingertips or the palm of the hand, as in the case of the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment. It is possible to remove dust from the gap at the same time while grasping and moving the brush to keep it tidy. In addition, since the ring diameter of the fingertip fixing ring is variable, it can be fitted to fingers of any thickness, and even with a gloved hand, the cleaning aid 11c can be worn over the glove. Is possible. Wearing gloves makes it possible to clean your hands while protecting them from injuries. Further, when the gloves are work gloves, dust and the like can be entangled with the work gloves when moving the object, and the cleaning efficiency is improved.

In addition, the part where small items such as stationery are lined up is usually the main suction device (vacuum cleaner), which is not a low surface such as the floor but a shelf at a height of, for example, the height of a person's eyes when standing up. Cleaning using the main body) is difficult and impractical, but cleaning can be easily performed by using the cleaning aid 11c according to the third modification.

Regarding the cleaning assisting tool 11c according to the third modification, since the first fingertip nozzle 16a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 16e have an elliptical tubular shape, the first fingertip nozzle 15a of the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment Compared with the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e, the thickness of the first fingertip nozzle 16a to the fifth fingertip nozzle 16e in the same direction as the thickness direction of the hand can be made smaller when attached to the hand. Therefore, the 1st fingertip nozzle 16a to the 5th fingertip nozzle 16e become slimmer, and when cleaning using the cleaning assisting tool 11c, the cleaning assisting tool 11c is less likely to hit a wall or other objects. It becomes possible to use.

(Fourth modification)
As shown in FIG. 11A, the cleaning assisting tool 11d according to the fourth modification of the first embodiment forms a cavity and is connected to the tip of the hose of the main suction device on one end side of the cavity. It has a connecting hole for the purpose and a connecting body 13 having a plurality of small holes on the other end side. The cleaning assisting tool 11d according to the fourth modification further has a tubular second fingertip nozzle 15b to a fifth fingertip nozzle 15e having one end connected to a small hole in the connecting body 13. The cleaning assisting tool 11d according to the fourth modification further includes a brush portion 41 having brush bristles connected to the other end of the cylindrical shape of the second fingertip nozzle 15b to the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e.

Regarding the cleaning assisting tool 11d according to the fourth modification, in FIG. 11A, the common structure with the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment is not shown. That is, the cleaning assisting tool 11d according to the fourth modification has a ring-shaped groove provided on the cylindrical outer peripheral surface of the second fingertip nozzle 15b to the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e, and the second fingertip nozzle 15b to the fifth fingertip nozzle. It has a ring rotating part that is fitted into the groove of 15e and is rotatable along the groove, a fingertip fixing ring fixed to the ring rotating part, and a fixing belt connected to the connecting cylinder 13, but the illustration is omitted. is doing. The cleaning assisting tool 11d according to the fourth modification differs from the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment only in the presence or absence of the first fingertip nozzle 15a and the corresponding small holes, and is between other structures and structures. The connection relationship and the like are the same as those of the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment.

The method of using the cleaning assisting tool 11d according to the fourth modification is the same as that of the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment. The cleaning assisting tool 11d according to the fourth modification is attached to the extent that the brush portion 41 comes out earlier than each fingertip of the hand, so that the cleaning assisting tool 11d according to the first embodiment can be used with the fingertips or the palm of the hand, as in the case of the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment. It is possible to remove dust from the gap at the same time while grasping and moving the brush to keep it tidy. In addition, the part where small items such as stationery are lined up is usually the main suction device (vacuum cleaner), which is not a low surface such as the floor but a shelf at a height of, for example, the height of a person's eyes when standing up. Cleaning using the main body) is difficult and impractical, but cleaning can be easily performed by using the cleaning aid 11d according to the fourth modification.

Although not shown, the cleaning assisting tool 11d according to the fourth modification has a ring rotating portion in the second fingertip nozzle 15b to the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e, so that the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment is provided. Similarly, the fingertip fixing ring fixed to the ring rotating portion can be rotated 180 degrees. Therefore, even when using with the left hand instead of the right hand, the structure of the cleaning aid 11d can be changed for the left hand without any special effort, and it is not necessary to select the attachment with the dominant hand in mind. In addition, since the ring diameter of the fingertip fixing ring is variable, it can be fitted to fingers of any thickness, and even with a gloved hand, the cleaning aid 11d can be worn over the glove. Is possible. Wearing gloves makes it possible to clean your hands while protecting them from injuries. Further, when the gloves are work gloves, dust and the like can be entangled with the work gloves when moving the object, and the cleaning efficiency is improved.

The cleaning assisting tool 11d according to the fourth modification does not have the first fingertip nozzle 15a in the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment, and has four fingertip nozzles. Since there is no fingertip nozzle attached to the thumb, it is possible to use the cleaning aid 11d in a state where it is less likely to hit a wall or other objects when cleaning with the cleaning aid 11d.

(Fifth modification)
As shown in FIG. 11B, the cleaning assisting tool 11e according to the fifth modification of the first embodiment forms a cavity and is connected to the tip of the hose of the main suction device on one end side of the cavity. It has a connecting hole for the purpose and a connecting body 13 having a plurality of small holes on the other end side. The cleaning assisting tool 11e according to the fifth modification further has a tubular second fingertip nozzle 15b to a fourth fingertip nozzle 15d having one end connected to a small hole in the connecting body 13. The cleaning assisting tool 11e according to the fifth modification further includes a brush portion 41 having brush bristles connected to the other end of the cylindrical shape of the second fingertip nozzle 15b to the fourth fingertip nozzle 15d.

Regarding the cleaning assisting tool 11e according to the fifth modification, the common structure with the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment is not shown in FIG. 11B. That is, the cleaning assisting tool 11e according to the fifth modification has a ring-shaped groove provided on the cylindrical outer peripheral surface of the second fingertip nozzle 15b to the fourth fingertip nozzle 15d, and the second fingertip nozzle 15b to the fourth fingertip nozzle. It has a ring rotating part that is fitted into the groove of 15d and is rotatable along the groove, a fingertip fixing ring fixed to the ring rotating part, and a fixing belt connected to the connecting cylinder 13, but the illustration is omitted. is doing. The cleaning assisting tool 11e according to the fifth modification differs from the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment only in the presence or absence of the first fingertip nozzle 15a, the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e, and the corresponding two small holes. , Other structures, connection relationships between structures, and the like are the same as those of the cleaning aid 11 according to the first embodiment.

The method of using the cleaning assisting tool 11e according to the fifth modification is the same as that of the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment. The cleaning assisting tool 11e according to the fifth modification is attached to the extent that the brush portion 41 comes out earlier than each fingertip of the hand, so that the cleaning assisting tool 11e can be attached to the fingertip or the palm of the hand in the same manner as the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment. It is possible to remove dust from the gap at the same time while grasping and moving the brush to keep it tidy. In addition, the part where small items such as stationery are lined up is usually the main suction device (vacuum cleaner), which is not a low surface such as the floor but a shelf at a height of, for example, the height of a person's eyes when standing up. Cleaning using the main body) is difficult and impractical, but cleaning can be easily performed by using the cleaning assisting tool 11e according to the fifth modification.

Although not shown, the cleaning assisting tool 11e according to the fifth modification has a ring rotating portion in the second fingertip nozzle 15b to the fourth fingertip nozzle 15d, so that the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment is provided. Similarly, the fingertip fixing ring fixed to the ring rotating portion can be rotated 180 degrees. Therefore, even when the attachment is used with the left hand instead of the right hand, the structure of the cleaning aid 11e can be changed for the left hand without any special effort, and it is not necessary to select the attachment with the dominant hand in mind. In addition, since the ring diameter of the fingertip fixing ring is variable, it can be fitted to fingers of any thickness, and even a gloved hand can wear the cleaning aid 11e over the glove. Is possible. Wearing gloves makes it possible to clean your hands while protecting them from injuries. Further, when the gloves are work gloves, dust and the like can be entangled with the work gloves when moving the object, and the cleaning efficiency is improved.

The cleaning assisting tool 11e according to the fifth modification does not have the first fingertip nozzle 15a and the fifth fingertip nozzle 15e in the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment, and has three fingertip nozzles. Since there is no fingertip nozzle to be attached to the thumb and little finger, it is possible to use the cleaning aid 11e in a state where it is less likely to hit a wall or other objects when cleaning with the cleaning aid 11e. Become.

(Second Embodiment)
The cleaning assisting tool according to the second embodiment of the present invention is connected to the tip of a hose of a main suction device such as a vacuum cleaner body, as shown in FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b). An attachment that forms a cavity and has a connecting body with a connection hole for connecting to the tip of the hose of the main suction device on one end side of the cavity and a plurality of small holes on the other end side. Have. The cleaning aid according to the second embodiment has a cylindrical shape and further has a tubular second fingertip nozzle 15b having one end connected to a small hole in the connecting body. The cleaning assisting tool according to the second embodiment is directly or indirectly connected to the brush portion 41a having brush bristles connected to the other end of the cylindrical shape of the second fingertip nozzle 15b and to the second fingertip nozzle 15b. Further provided with a second fingertip fixing ring 21b. The cleaning assisting tool according to the second embodiment further has a ring-shaped groove on the cylindrical outer peripheral surface of the second fingertip nozzle 15b, and the second ring rotating portion 23b is fitted into the groove, respectively, and the second ring rotates. The portion 23b is rotatable along the groove portion. In the cleaning assisting tool according to the second embodiment, the second fingertip fixing ring 21b is directly fixed to the second ring rotating portion 23b.

Regarding each structure of the cleaning assisting tool according to the second embodiment of the present invention and its connection relationship, as compared with the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the structure of the brush portion of each fingertip nozzle and the structure thereof. Since only the connection relationship is different, the connection body and the fixed belt are not shown in FIG. Further, in the cleaning assisting tool according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the structure of the brush portion of each fingertip nozzle and its connection relationship are basically the same. Therefore, for the sake of simplification of the illustration, the second fingertip nozzle 15b and Only the brush portion 41a, the second ring rotating portion 23b, and the second fingertip fixing ring 21b that are directly or indirectly connected to the second fingertip nozzle 15b are shown in FIG.

The cleaning assisting tool according to the second embodiment of the present invention further has a first fingertip nozzle and a third fingertip nozzle to a fifth fingertip nozzle as fingertip nozzles, and further has a first ring rotating portion and a third ring as ring rotating portions. It has a rotating part to the fifth ring rotating part, and further has a first fingertip fixing ring and a third to fifth fingertip fixing ring as a fingertip fixing ring, and has a first fingertip nozzle and a third fingertip nozzle to a fifth fingertip nozzle. A brush portion 41a is connected to the tip portion in the same manner as the second fingertip nozzle 15b. In the following paragraphs of the cleaning aid according to the second embodiment, the structure and function of the fingertip nozzle and the brush portion connected to the fingertip nozzle 15b will be described as an example, but unless otherwise specified. , 1st fingertip nozzle and 3rd fingertip nozzle to 5th fingertip nozzle shall have the same structure and function.

As shown in FIG. 13A, the cleaning assisting tool according to the second embodiment is used when the tip side of the brush portion 41a connected to the other end of the tubular shape of the second fingertip nozzle 15b is vertically above the root side. Each brush bristles of the brush portion 41a has the same appearance as the brush portion 41 shown in FIG. 7 (a). When the tip side of the brush portion 41a is vertically below the root side by bending the second fingertip nozzle 15b or tilting the second fingertip nozzle 15b, the brush portion 41a is as shown in FIG. 13 (b). The portion of each brush bristles housed inside the second fingertip nozzle 15b is exposed by the weight of each brush bristles themselves. The apparent length of the brush portion 41a shown in FIG. 13 (b) is longer than that of the brush portion 41 shown in FIG. 7 (b). The tip end side of the brush portion 41a shown in FIG. 13B is located on the tip end side of the index finger 82. That is, the brush portion 41a of the second fingertip nozzle 15b of the cleaning assist tool according to the second embodiment is a brush portion having a variable apparent length.

As shown in FIG. 14A, the tip side of the brush portion 41a of the second fingertip nozzle 15b of the cleaning assisting tool according to the second embodiment is vertically below the root side and is brought closer to the surface of the floor 90. .. When the tip side of the brush portion 41a comes into contact with the surface of the floor 90 and pressure is applied, the brush bristles of the brush portion 41a in the pressed portion are pushed back into the second fingertip nozzle 15b. In FIG. 14A, the tip end side of almost all the brush bristles of the brush portion 41a is in contact with the surface of the floor 90, and a part of the surface of the floor 90 is surrounded by the brush portion 41a in a substantially circular shape. It will be like. In the case of a fingertip nozzle having a brush portion whose apparent length is not variable, when the fingertip nozzle is brought closer to the floor 90 at the same angle of the fingertip nozzle as in FIG. 14 (a), a partial gap is provided between the tip side of the brush bristles and the floor 90. The brush bristles may be partially bent by pressing, and a gap may be left between the brush bristles.

In the case of the brush portion 41a whose apparent length is variable, there is almost no gap created when the brush portion whose apparent length is not variable is used, so that the suction force of the main suction device (vacuum cleaner body) is applied to the floor. There is an advantage that it can be efficiently used for sucking dust on the surface of 90. As shown in FIG. 14B, even when the tubular shape of the second fingertip nozzle 15b is oriented vertically with respect to the surface of the floor 90 and the tip side of the brush portion 41a is pressed evenly, the brush bristles Is pushed back into the second fingertip nozzle 15b at the apparent length of the brush portion 41a in FIG. 13 (a). Therefore, the tip end side of almost all the brush bristles comes into contact with the surface of the floor 90. As in the case of FIG. 14A, the suction force of the main suction device (vacuum cleaner main body) can be efficiently used for suctioning dust on the surface of the floor 90. Although the floor 90 has been described as an example in FIG. 14, the target for which the cleaning aid according to the second embodiment is used includes any object such as a desk, a table, and a shelf instead of the floor 90.

As shown in FIG. 15A, the brush portion 41a of the second fingertip nozzle 15b of the cleaning aid according to the second embodiment is connected to the tip portion of the second fingertip nozzle 15b. As shown in FIG. 15B, the brush bristles 41a ₁ and the brush bristles 41a ₂ constituting the brush portion 41a have the second stoppers 43a ₁ and 43a ₂ , respectively, and the second stoppers 43a ₁ and 43a ₂ are the second stoppers 43a 1 and 43a 2. It is in contact with the tip of the fingertip nozzle 15b. As shown in FIG. 16A, the brush bristles 41a ₁ have a first stopper 43b ₁ on the root side of the brush bristles 41a ₁ in addition to the second stopper 43a ₁ .

As shown in FIG. 16A, the first stopper 43b ₁ is provided on the root side of the brush bristles 41a ₁ and is housed in a hollow portion between the outer peripheral surface and the inner peripheral surface of the second fingertip nozzle 15b. ing. The hollow portion may have a size that can store only the root side of one brush bristles 41a ₁ , or may have a size that can store the root side of a plurality of brush bristles. In FIG. 16A, the first stopper 43b ₁ is provided at the end of the brush bristles 41a ₁ on the root side, but it does not have to be the end. The second stopper 43a ₁ is provided on the tip side of the brush bristles 41a ₁ with respect to the first stopper 43b ₁ , and is arranged outside the hollow portion of the second fingertip nozzle 15b in which the first stopper 43b ₁ is housed. There is. The brush bristles 41a ₁ penetrate the pores provided continuously with the hollow portion of the second fingertip nozzle 15b between the first stopper 43b ₁ and the second stopper 43a ₁ , but the second fingertip nozzle 15b It is not fixed to. The same applies to a large number of other brush bristles including the brush bristles 41a ₂ . The length between the first stopper 43b ₁ and the second stopper 43a ₁ of the brush bristles 41a ₂ may be the same as or different from the length between the first stopper and the second stopper of the other brush bristles. good.

The maximum apparent length of each brush bristles of the brush portion 41a may be the same or different among the plurality of brush bristles. If they are different, the maximum apparent length of each brush bristles of the brush portion 41a becomes longer or shorter as the distance from the fingertip when the second fingertip nozzle 15b is attached to the index finger increases. It may be set to become.

When a force is applied so as to pull out the brush bristles 41a ₁ in the direction of the upward arrow in FIG. 16 (a), that is, in the direction toward the tip of the brush bristles 41a ₁ , the first stopper 43b ₁ becomes thin as shown in FIG. 16 (b). The brush bristles 41a ₁ are pulled out until they reach the holes, and the exposed portion of the brush bristles 41a ₁ increases. The portion between the first stopper 43b ₁ and the second stopper 43a ₁ is further exposed, and the apparent length of the brush bristles 41a ₁ becomes longer. When the applied force is released from the state shown in FIG. 16B, the brush bristles 41a ₁ are hollowed out by the second fingertip nozzle 15b until the second stopper 43a ₁ reaches the pores due to the weight of the brush bristles 41a ₁ itself. It is stored in the unit and returns to the state shown in FIG. 16 (a). Since the size of the first stopper 43b ₁ and the second stopper 43a ₁ is smaller than the pores of the second fingertip nozzle 15b, they cannot pass through. The same applies to a large number of other brush bristles including the brush bristles 41a ₂ .

The first stopper 43b ₁ and the second stopper 43a ₁ shown in FIG. 16 may have a structure integrated with the brush bristles 41a ₁ or may be different members. The first stopper 43b ₁ and the brush bristles 41a ₁ have an integral structure, and the second stopper 43a ₁ which is another member may be attached to the brush bristles 41a ₁ after passing through the pores of the second fingertip nozzle 15b. The shape and size of the first stopper 43b ₁ and the second stopper 43a ₁ may be any shape and size as long as they do not pass through the pores of the second fingertip nozzle 15b. The same applies to a large number of other brush bristles including the brush bristles 41a ₂ .

16 (a) and 16 (b) show the case where the tip side of the brush bristles 41a ₁ is vertically above, but when the tip end side of the brush bristles 41a ₁ is vertically below, the first stopper is due to the weight of the brush bristles 41a ₁ itself. The brush bristles 41a ₁ will be pulled out until 43b ₁ reaches the pores. When the tip end side of the brush bristles 41a ₁ is pressed in this state, the brush bristles 41a ₁ are housed in the hollow portion of the second fingertip nozzle 15b until the second stopper 43a ₁ reaches the pores. The same applies to a large number of other brush bristles including the brush bristles 41a ₂ .

(how to use)
The cleaning assisting tool according to the second embodiment is used by being attached to the back side of a human hand to be cleaned, similarly to the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. Similar to the cleaning assist tool 11 according to the first embodiment, the cleaning assist tool according to the second embodiment can be attached to a gloved hand such as a work gloves. Dust and the like are sucked from the end to which the brush portion 41a of the first fingertip nozzle, the second fingertip nozzle 15b and the third fingertip nozzle to the fifth fingertip nozzle is connected, and the first fingertip nozzle, the second fingertip nozzle 15b and the like are sucked. It passes through the tubular cavity of the third fingertip nozzle to the fifth fingertip nozzle and the cavity of the connecting body, and is sucked into the hose of the main suction device (vacuum cleaner body) to which the cleaning aid according to the second embodiment is connected. ..

The cleaning assisting tool according to the second embodiment is the same as the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 4A, and is a main suction device such as a vacuum cleaner main body of a type that is placed on the floor and moved by wheels. It is connected to the tip of the hose that extends from and can be used. Further, the cleaning assisting tool according to the second embodiment is the same as the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 4B, the tip portion of the hose extending from the main suction device such as the main body of the handy type vacuum cleaner. Can be connected to and used.

Further, the cleaning assisting tool according to the second embodiment is the same as the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 5, such as a battery-powered vacuum cleaner body fixed to the upper arm portion of the arm by the upper arm fixing portion. It may be connected to the tip of a hose extending from the main suction device. Since the arm and hand are integrated with the vacuum cleaner and no power cord is required, the vacuum cleaner does not get in the way during cleaning, and efficient cleaning is possible.

The method of using the cleaning assisting tool according to the second embodiment is the same as that of the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. If the cleaning aid according to the second embodiment is connected to the vacuum cleaner and attached to the hand, it is possible to grasp and move an object with a fingertip or the palm of the hand to keep things organized and to remove dust in the gap at the same time. In addition, it is not a low surface such as the floor, but a shelf that is as high as a person's eyes when standing up, and the part where small items such as stationery are lined up is usually vacuumed. Cleaning is difficult and impractical, but cleaning can be easily performed by using the cleaning aid according to the second embodiment.

Since the cleaning assisting tool according to the second embodiment has the second ring rotating portion 23b in the second fingertip nozzle 15b, the second fingertip is fixed in the same manner as the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. The ring 21b can be rotated 180 degrees. The same applies to the first fingertip nozzle and the third fingertip nozzle to the fifth fingertip nozzle. Therefore, even when using with the left hand instead of the right hand, the structure of the cleaning aid according to the second embodiment can be changed for the left hand without any special effort, and it is necessary to select the attachment with the dominant hand in mind. It disappears. Further, since the ring diameter of the fingertip fixing ring is variable, it can be fitted to a finger of any thickness, and even a gloved hand can assist cleaning according to the second embodiment from above the glove. It is possible to attach the tools. Wearing gloves makes it possible to clean your hands while protecting them from injuries. Further, when the gloves are work gloves, dust and the like can be entangled with the work gloves when moving the object, and the cleaning efficiency is improved.

In the cleaning assist tool according to the second embodiment, almost all brush bristles are always in contact with the surface to be cleaned regardless of whether the fingertip is perpendicular or slanted to the surface to be cleaned, so that the dust suction efficiency is achieved. Increases and cleaning efficiency increases. You can keep things tidy and remove dust at the same time without worrying about the angle of your fingertips.

In the cleaning auxiliary tool according to the second embodiment, the brush portion 41a is less likely to be bent by the pressing force during cleaning, so that there is an effect of preventing deterioration of the brush portion 41a.

(Third Embodiment)
The cleaning assisting tool according to the third embodiment of the present invention is connected to the tip of a hose of a main suction device such as a vacuum cleaner body, as shown in FIGS. 17 (a) and 17 (b). An attachment that forms a cavity and has a connecting body with a connection hole for connecting to the tip of the hose of the main suction device on one end side of the cavity and a plurality of small holes on the other end side. Have. The cleaning aid according to the third embodiment further has a tubular second fingertip nozzle (17b, 18b) having one end connected to a small hole in the connecting body.

The cleaning aid according to the third embodiment is directly attached to the brush portion 41 having brush bristles connected to the other end of the cylindrical shape of the second fingertip nozzle (17b, 18b) and the second fingertip nozzle (17b, 18b). Further, a second fingertip fixing ring 21b connected indirectly or indirectly is provided. The cleaning assisting tool according to the third embodiment further has a ring-shaped groove on the cylindrical outer peripheral surface of the second fingertip nozzle (17b, 18b), and the second ring rotating portion 23b is fitted into the groove, respectively. It is rotatable along the groove. In the cleaning aid according to the third embodiment, the second fingertip fixing ring 21b is directly fixed to the second ring rotating portion 23b.

As for each structure of the cleaning assisting tool according to the third embodiment of the present invention and its connection relationship, only the configuration of the fingertip nozzle is different from that of the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. In FIG. 17, the connecting cylinder and the fixed belt are not shown. Further, in the cleaning assisting tool according to the third embodiment of the present invention, since the configuration of each fingertip nozzle is basically the same, the second fingertip nozzles (17b, 18b) and the second fingertip are used for simplification of the illustration. Only the brush portion 41, the second ring rotating portion 23b, and the second fingertip fixing ring 21b that are directly or indirectly connected to the nozzles (17b, 18b) are shown in FIG.

The cleaning assisting tool according to the third embodiment of the present invention further has a first fingertip nozzle and a third fingertip nozzle to a fifth fingertip nozzle as fingertip nozzles, and further has a first ring rotating portion and a third ring as ring rotating portions. It has a rotating part to the fifth ring rotating part, and further has a first fingertip fixing ring and a third to fifth fingertip fixing ring as a fingertip fixing ring, and has a first fingertip nozzle and a third fingertip nozzle to a fifth fingertip nozzle. A brush portion 41 is connected to the tip portion in the same manner as the second fingertip nozzle 15b. In the following paragraphs of the cleaning aid according to the third embodiment, the configuration and function of the fingertip nozzle will be described by taking the second fingertip nozzle (17b, 18b) as an example, but unless otherwise specified, the first fingertip It is assumed that the nozzle and the third fingertip nozzle to the fifth fingertip nozzle have the same structure and function.

The second fingertip nozzles (17b, 18b) shown in FIG. 17A are composed of a fingertip nozzle main body 17b and a tip variable portion 18b. The tip variable portion 18b is connected to the end of the fingertip nozzle main body 17b far from the connecting body. The tip variable portion 18b has a structure in which the shape changes by pressing and the shape returns to the original shape when released from the pressing. Therefore, the tip variable portion 18b preferably has a bellows structure, but may have a structure other than that. As shown in FIG. 17A, a brush portion 41 is connected to the end of the tip variable portion 18b. As shown in FIG. 17 (b), even when the index finger 82 is bent with the second fingertip nozzles (17b, 18b) attached to the index finger 82 and the tip side of the brush portion 41 is vertically downward, the tip of the brush portion 41 is vertically downward. The structure of the variable portion 18b is preferably the one that does not change depending on its own weight, but any of them may be used.

When the tip side of the brush portion 41 of the second fingertip nozzles (17b, 18b) of the cleaning assist tool according to the third embodiment is vertically below the root side and brought close to the surface of the floor 90, that is, FIG. 18 (a). When a force is applied in the direction of the downward arrow A in this state, the brush portion 41 comes into contact with the surface of the floor 90. Then, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the tip side of the brush portion 41 comes into contact with the surface of the floor 90 and pressure is applied, the tip variable portion 18b to which the brush portion 41 of the pressed portion is connected contracts. , The tip end side of almost all the brush bristles of the brush portion 41 comes into contact with the surface of the floor 90. Similar to the case of the cleaning aid according to the second embodiment shown in FIG. 14, in FIG. 18B, a part of the surface of the floor 90 is surrounded by a substantially circular shape by the brush portion 41.

In the case of a fingertip nozzle without a variable tip, when the fingertip nozzle is approached to the floor 90 at the same angle as in FIG. 18A, a partial gap is left between the tip side of the brush bristles of the brush portion and the floor 90. Some of the brush bristles may bend due to pressure, and there may be gaps between the brush bristles. In the case of the brush portion 41 having the tip variable portion 18b, since there is almost no gap generated when the brush portion without the tip variable portion is used, the suction force of the main suction device (vacuum cleaner main body) is applied to the surface of the floor 90. It has the advantage that it can be efficiently used for sucking dust. When released from the pressing applied in FIG. 18B, the tip variable portion 18b returns to its original shape. Although the floor 90 has been described as an example in FIG. 18, the object for which the cleaning aid according to the third embodiment is used includes any object such as a desk, a table, and a shelf instead of the floor 90.

(how to use)
The cleaning assisting tool according to the third embodiment is used by being attached to the back side of the hand like the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. Similar to the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment, the cleaning assisting tool according to the third embodiment can be attached to a gloved hand such as a work gloves. Dust and the like are sucked from the end to which the brush portion 41 of the first fingertip nozzle, the second fingertip nozzle (17b, 18b) and the third fingertip nozzle to the fifth fingertip nozzle is connected, and the first fingertip nozzle and the second fingertip nozzle are sucked. The main suction device (cleaning) to which the cleaning aid according to the third embodiment is connected through the tubular cavities of the fingertip nozzles (17b, 18b) and the third fingertip nozzle to the fifth fingertip nozzle and the cavities of the connecting cylinder. It is sucked into the hose of the machine body).

The cleaning assisting tool according to the third embodiment is the same as the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 4A, and is a main suction device such as a vacuum cleaner main body of a type that is placed on the floor and moved by wheels. It is connected to the tip of the hose that extends from and can be used. Further, the cleaning assisting tool according to the third embodiment is the same as the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 4B, the tip portion of the hose extending from the main suction device such as the main body of the handy type vacuum cleaner. Can be connected to and used. Further, the cleaning assisting tool according to the third embodiment is mainly a battery-powered vacuum cleaner main body fixed to the upper arm portion of the arm by a fixing portion, like the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. It may be connected to the tip of a hose extending from the suction device. Since the arm and hand are integrated with the vacuum cleaner and no power cord is required, the vacuum cleaner does not get in the way during cleaning, and efficient cleaning is possible.

The method of using the cleaning assisting tool according to the third embodiment is the same as that of the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. If the cleaning aid according to the third embodiment is connected to the vacuum cleaner and attached to the hand, it is possible to grasp and move an object with a fingertip or the palm of the hand to keep things organized and to remove dust in the gap at the same time. In addition, it is not a low surface such as the floor, but a shelf that is as high as a person's eyes when standing up, and the part where small items such as stationery are lined up is usually vacuumed. Cleaning is difficult and impractical, but cleaning can be easily performed by using the cleaning aid according to the third embodiment.

Since the cleaning assisting tool according to the third embodiment has the second ring rotating portion 23b on the second fingertip nozzles (17b, 18b), the cleaning assisting tool 11 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is similarly the same as the cleaning assisting tool 11. The second fingertip fixing ring 21b can be rotated 180 degrees. Therefore, even when using with the left hand instead of the right hand, the structure of the cleaning aid according to the third embodiment can be changed for the left hand without any special effort, and it is necessary to select the attachment with the dominant hand in mind. It disappears. Further, since the ring diameter of the fingertip fixing ring is variable, it can be fitted to a finger of any thickness, and even a gloved hand can assist cleaning according to the third embodiment from above the glove. It is possible to attach the tools. Wearing gloves makes it possible to clean your hands while protecting them from injuries. Further, when the gloves are work gloves, dust and the like can be entangled with the work gloves when moving the object, and the cleaning efficiency is improved.

In the cleaning auxiliary tool according to the third embodiment, almost all brush bristles are always in contact with the surface to be cleaned regardless of whether the fingertip is perpendicular or slanted to the surface to be cleaned, so that the dust suction efficiency is achieved. Increases and cleaning efficiency increases. You can keep things tidy and clean at the same time without worrying about the angle of your fingertips.

In the cleaning auxiliary tool according to the third embodiment, the brush portion 41 is less likely to be bent by the pressing force during cleaning, so that there is an effect of preventing deterioration of the brush portion 41.

(Other embodiments)
As mentioned above, the invention has been described by the above plurality of embodiments and variations thereof, but the statements and drawings that form part of this disclosure should not be understood as limiting the invention. This disclosure will reveal to those skilled in the art various alternative embodiments, examples and operational techniques.

As described above, it goes without saying that the present invention includes various embodiments not described here. Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention is defined only by the matters specifying the invention relating to the scope of claims, which can be interpreted as appropriate from the above description.

11, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e ... Cleaning aids 13, 13a, 13b ... Connecting cylinders 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d, 15e, 16a, 16b, 16c, 16d, 16e ... Fingertip nozzle 17b ... Fingertip nozzle body 18b ... Variable tip 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d, 21e ... Fingertip fixing ring 23a, 23b, 23c, 23d, 23e ... Ring rotating part 25a, 25b ... Fixed belt 27 ... Fixed part 31b, 31c, 31d, 31e ... Small Holes 41, 41a ... Brush portions 41a ₁ , 41a ₂ ... Brush bristles 43a ₁ , 43a ₂ , 43b ₁ ... Stoppers 51a, 51b, 51c ... Main suction device (vacuum cleaner body)
53a, 53b, 53c ... hose 80 ... arm 81 ... right hand 82 ... index finger 90 ... floor

Claims (9)

A connecting cylinder forming a cavity, having a connection hole for connecting to the tip of the hose of the main suction device on one end side of the cavity and a plurality of small holes on the other end side.
A tubular fingertip nozzle with one end connected to each of the small holes,
A brush portion having brush bristles connected so as to surround the opening at the other end of each of the fingertip nozzles.
Each of the fingertip nozzles is provided with a fingertip fixing ring that is directly or indirectly connected.
A cleaning aid characterized in that the connecting body is attached so as to be in contact with the back of the user's hand . The fingertip nozzle has a ring-shaped groove provided on the outer peripheral surface of the cylinder, and a ring rotating portion that is fitted into the groove and is rotatable along the groove.
The cleaning assisting tool according to claim 1, wherein the fingertip fixing ring is directly fixed to the ring rotating portion. A first stopper provided on the root side of the brush bristles and housed in a hollow portion between the outer peripheral surface and the cylindrical inner peripheral surface.
A second stopper provided on the tip side of the brush bristles with respect to the first stopper and arranged on the outside of the hollow portion.
Further have
The brush bristles penetrate the pores provided at the other end of the hollow portion between the first stopper and the second stopper.
When the tip side is vertically above the root side, the brush bristles are exposed from the tip side to the second stopper.
When the tip side is vertically below the root side, the brush bristles are further exposed from the tip side to the second stopper, and the portion between the second stopper and the first stopper is further exposed. The first or second aspect of the invention, wherein when the tip end side is pressed, the exposed portion is housed in the hollow portion until the second stopper touches the other end. Cleaning aid. The fingertip nozzle comprises a nozzle body connected to the small hole and a movable tip of a bellows structure connected to the nozzle body and connected to the brush portion.
When a pressure is applied to the tip side of the brush bristles, the tip movable portion of the pressed portion contracts to the nozzle body side, and when released from the pressure, the tip movable portion is before being pressed. The cleaning aid according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the cleaning aid is restored to a shape. The vacuum cleaner body that forms the main suction device and
With the hose connected to the vacuum cleaner body,
A connecting cylinder that forms a cavity and has a connection hole for connecting to the tip of the hose on one end side of the cavity and a plurality of small holes on the other end side, and one end is connected to each of the small holes. A cylindrical fingertip nozzle, a brush portion having brush bristles connected so as to surround the opening at the other end of each of the fingertip nozzles, and a fingertip directly or indirectly connected to each of the fingertip nozzles. Cleaning aids with fixing rings,
The cleaning assisting tool is a vacuum cleaner, characterized in that the connecting body is attached so as to be in contact with the back of the user's hand . The fingertip nozzle has a ring-shaped groove provided on the outer peripheral surface of the cylinder, and a ring rotating portion that is fitted into the groove and is rotatable along the groove.
The vacuum cleaner according to claim 5, wherein the fingertip fixing ring is directly fixed to the ring rotating portion. Further having an upper arm fixing portion fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the vacuum cleaner body,
The vacuum cleaner according to claim 5 or 6, wherein when the vacuum cleaner is used, the upper arm fixing portion is attached to the upper arm on the same side as the hand on which the cleaning assisting tool is attached. A first stopper provided on the root side of the brush bristles and housed in a hollow portion between the outer peripheral surface and the cylindrical inner peripheral surface.
A second stopper provided on the tip side of the brush bristles with respect to the first stopper and arranged on the outside of the hollow portion.
Further have
The brush bristles penetrate the pores provided at the other end of the hollow portion between the first stopper and the second stopper.
When the tip side is vertically above the root side, the brush bristles are exposed from the tip side to the second stopper.
When the tip side is vertically below the root side, the brush bristles are further exposed from the tip side to the second stopper, and the portion between the second stopper and the first stopper is further exposed. 5. The invention according to claim 5 to 7, wherein when the tip end side is pressed, the exposed portion is housed in the hollow portion until the second stopper touches the other end at the maximum. Vacuum cleaner. The fingertip nozzle comprises a nozzle body connected to the small hole and a movable tip of a bellows structure connected to the nozzle body and connected to the brush portion.
When a pressure is applied to the tip side of the brush bristles, the tip movable portion of the pressed portion contracts to the nozzle body side, and when released from the pressure, the tip movable portion is before being pressed. The vacuum cleaner according to claim 5 to 7, wherein the vacuum cleaner is restored to a shape.

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