JPH0141308Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] (Field of industrial application) The present invention relates to a simple electric cleaning tool used for household bathtubs, washing area tiles, kitchen sinks, etc. To provide an inexpensive cleaning tool that can be easily and efficiently cleaned without any hassle and that meets the needs of housewives.

The basic structure of the present invention is, for example, as shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. A rotating body 3 is rotatably connected to an electric motor 4 assembled to the electric motor 4 via an interlocking shaft 5, and a cleaning member 6 is detachably fixed to the rotating body 3.

(Prior art) As disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 53-17191 (Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 50-82554), a conventional electric cleaning tool has a rotating body 3 that connects a rod-shaped body 1 and a cleaning member 6 with a bellows. The rotating body 3 is formed by a cylinder or a spring, etc.
Although the rod-shaped body 1 is configured to be able to be moved to a state that is not parallel to the cleaning surface, when the rod-shaped body 1 is tilted with respect to the cleaning surface,
The meshing of the helical gear at the tip of the interlocking shaft tends to be strained, and the inclination angle has to remain within a narrow range.

(Problems to be solved by the invention) When cleaning while spraying cleaning liquid, a container for storing the cleaning liquid must be prepared separately from the cleaning tools, and when moving the cleaning place, The cleaning work is cumbersome, as both the cleaning tool and the cleaning liquid storage container must be moved.

When supplying cleaning liquid to the cleaning member, it is necessary to carry a separate pump or to perform the cleaning operation while pulling the supply hose from the stationary pump, making it difficult to perform the cleaning operation smoothly.

When cleaning tiles in a bathtub or washing area at home, the stick cannot be tilted very far, so if you try to get the cleaning tool in close contact with the wall of a narrow cleaning chamber, you may have to bend your wrist at a sharp angle or twist your entire body. It is necessary to maintain an awkward posture such as bending over or looking into the room for a long time, which increases fatigue.

(Means for Solving the Problems) The present invention solves the above problems, and allows cleaning to be done in an almost completely standing position with less fatigue, without having to take a half-hunched posture, and also allows for efficient cleaning work. This was proposed for the purpose of providing an electrically powered cleaning tool for bathtubs and the like that can be cleaned, and in order to achieve this purpose, it is constructed as follows (the reference numerals are shown in FIG. 1 as a reference example).

That is, a storage chamber 7 for the cleaning liquid is opened in the rod-shaped body 1, and the lower end 1 of the rod-shaped body is placed facing the storage chamber 7.
A ball joint 12 is rotatably arranged at b,
The rotating cylinder 8 protruding from the rotating body 3 is fitted into the ball joint 12, the flexible interlocking shaft 5 is connected to the rotating cylinder 8, and the rod-shaped body 1 is fully connected to the rotating body 3 by the ball joint 12. The rotary cylinder 8 is connected so that it can be tilted in a direction, and the rotary cylinder 8 fitted into the ball joint 12 can move up and down, and the rotary cylinder 8 is urged downward by the spring force of the elastic spring 10, and the cleaning liquid is supplied to the rotary cylinder 8. A flow hole 14 is opened, and its inlet 14a is connected to the upper part of the rotary cylinder 8, and its outlet 14b is connected to the cleaning member 6.
If the holding portion 2 is pressed toward the rotating body 3 side, the above-mentioned communication hole entrance 14a is opened.
resists the spring force of the elastic spring 10 and advances into the cleaning liquid storage chamber 7 formed in the rod-shaped body 1, and the cleaning liquid in the storage chamber 7 is transferred from the circulation hole 14 to the cleaning surface around the cleaning member 6. If the pressure of the grip part 2 is released while dripping directly or indirectly, the elastic spring 10
Due to the spring force, the flow hole outlet 14b retreats downward from the storage chamber 7, thereby blocking the flow of the cleaning liquid in the direction of the flow hole 14.

(Function) Therefore, to describe the function of the present invention brought about by the above configuration, first of all, when the grip part 2 is pressed toward the rotating body 3 side, the spring force of the elastic spring 10 is applied from the upper part of the rotating cylinder 8. The liquid in the storage chamber 7 is advanced into the storage chamber 7 against the resistance so that the entrance 14a of the communication hole 14 faces the storage chamber 7, and the liquid in the storage chamber 7 is directly or indirectly dripped from the communication hole 14 onto the cleaning surface around the cleaning member 6. be able to.

On the other hand, when the pressure on the grip part 2 is released, the upper part of the rotary cylinder 8 is moved into the accommodation chamber 7 by the spring force of the elastic spring 10.
The inlet 14a of the communication hole 14 is hidden within the ball joint 12 and is blocked from the storage chamber 7 by exiting from the inside, so that the flow of the cleaning liquid to the communication hole 14 can be blocked.

(Example) Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional front view of the electric cleaning tool, and shows
The cleaning tool C has one end 1 of a hollow cylindrical rod-shaped body 1.
A has a large diameter cylindrical gripping part 2, and the other end 1
A disk-shaped rotating body 3 is connected to b, and a donut-shaped cleaning member 6 is detachably fixed to the rotating body 3.

The rod-shaped body 1 is made of a transparent hard resin such as polyethylene, polystyrene, or polycarbonate, and its entire hollow interior is placed in the cleaning liquid storage chamber 7, with a cleaning liquid inlet 16 formed above it, and a cap 17 connected to the inlet. to fit into.

Furthermore, the gripping section 2 is equipped with an electric motor 4 therein, its rotating shaft 4a is connected to an interlocking shaft 5 made of a twisted linear flexible shaft, and a cord 18 is connected to an external power source (for example, a battery).

However, a plurality of batteries may be housed inside and above the grip portion 2 to serve as a power source for the electric motor 4. In this case, first, since the bathtub and kitchen are made of stainless steel or ceramics, dirt is relatively easy to remove, so there is no need to rotate the cleaning member 6 at high speed, and fewer batteries are required to be housed in the grip part 2. Even if it is an internal type, it is possible to make the grip portion 2 smaller.

Reference numeral 20 denotes an on/off switch for the electric motor 4, which is constructed so that when the switch is turned on, an air vent hole 21 formed at the upper end of the rod-like body is mechanically opened at the same time.

The rotating body 3 is formed into a dish shape with an outer circumference 3a slightly inclined upward, and a screw hole 2 in the center thereof.
2, a plurality of thin fastening tongues 23 are circumferentially attached to the lower end 15 side of the screw hole 22 to form an intermittent cylindrical body.

The fastening tongue piece 23 is made of polypropylene with excellent bending resistance, and has a linear hook 2 near its tip.
4 are integrally connected, and a hook head 25 formed bulging at the tip of the hook can be fitted and locked into a plurality of hook holes 26 formed on the middle circumference of the rotating body 3.

Further, a cylindrical rotating tube 8 is screwed into the screw hole 22 of the rotating body 3, and the rotating tube 8 is provided in a state protruding from the rotating body 3, and the lower end 8b of the rotating tube 8 is attached to the back end surface 15 of the rotating body 3. Penetrates flush.

The rotary cylinder 8 has a communication hole 14 in its length direction, and the inlet 14a is formed in the upper side wall of the rotary cylinder 8.
It opens in a 90 degree bent state, and its exit 14
b is opened at the lower end 8b of the rotary cylinder 8, and the lower end of the flexible interlocking shaft 5 is directly connected to the upper end 8a of the rotary cylinder 8.

On the other hand, a ball joint 12 is rotatably arranged at the other end 1b of the rod-shaped body in a state facing the storage chamber 7, and the rotary cylinder 8 is rotatably fitted into the ball joint 12, and the ball joint 12 is rotatably inserted into the ball joint 12. The rod-shaped body 1 is made tiltable in all directions with respect to the rotating body 3 via the joint 12. Then, the rotary tube 8 fitted into the ball joint 12 is made to be able to move up and down, and the rotary tube 8 is urged downward by the spring force of the elastic spring 10, and a circulation hole 14 is formed through which cleaning liquid flows into the rotary tube 8. Then, if the inlet 14a is opened at the upper part of the rotating cylinder 8 and the outlet 14b is opened at the end face 15 of the rotating body facing the cleaning member 6, and the grip part 2 is pressed toward the rotating body 3, the above-mentioned communication hole entrance is opened. 14 a advances into the cleaning liquid storage chamber 7 formed in the rod-shaped body 1 against the spring force of the elastic spring 10 , and the cleaning liquid in the storage chamber 7 is transferred from the circulation hole 14 to the cleaning surface around the cleaning member 6 . When the pressure of the grip part 2 is released, the flow hole outlet 14b retreats downward from the storage chamber 7 due to the spring force of the elastic spring 10, and cleaning is performed in the direction of the flow hole 14. The flow of liquid was cut off.

Further, a donut-shaped cleaning member 6, that is, a sponge-like or brush-like brush or a mat, is attached to the lower end side of the rotating body 3, and the hollow part of the donut is positioned at the outlet 14b of the flow hole 14, and the above-mentioned fastening is performed. The cleaning member 6 is pressed against the rotating body 3 by the cleaning tongue piece 23, the hook head 25 of the linear hook 24 is locked in the hook hole 26 of the rotating body, and the cleaning member 6 is attached to the rotating body 3.
It can be attached and detached at will.

To describe the function of the above-mentioned embodiment, first, the cleaning liquid is filled into the storage chamber 7 through the injection port 16, and then the on/off switch 20 is turned on.
As the cleaning member 6 rotates via the interlocking shaft 5, the air vent hole 21 opens to allow the cleaning liquid to drip.

Next, the cleaning tool C is brought into contact with a desired wall surface S, and the grip part 2 is pressed in the direction of the rotary body 3 to open the inlet 14a of the communication hole 14 of the rotary cylinder 8 with the elastic spring 10.
When the cleaning liquid in the storage chamber is advanced into the storage chamber 7 against the spring force of
4b onto the wall surface S, and the vicinity of the wall surface S is cleaned by the rotating cleaning member 6 (see FIG. 2).

Then, when the pressing force of the grip part 2 is released due to the sufficient supply amount of the cleaning liquid, the rotary cylinder 8 is lowered relative to the ball joint 12 by the spring force of the elastic spring 10, and the flow hole 14 is lowered. 14a is retreated from the accommodation chamber 7 of the rod-shaped body 1 to block the dripping of the cleaning liquid (see FIG. 1).

In addition, if the desired wall surface S is located in an inclined direction with respect to the surface of the cleaning member, or if bending of the wrist or twisting of the body is required, as shown in FIG.
By tilting the gripping portion 2 with respect to the surface of the cleaning member, the wall surface can be cleaned smoothly without having to take an unreasonable posture or a half-hearted state.

However, even in this tilted state, the relative sliding motion between the ball joint 12 and the rotary cylinder 8 can be maintained, so as long as the flow hole 14 faces the direction of gravity, the dripping of the cleaning liquid and its interruption can be smoothly performed. can be done.

Hereinafter, the effects of the above embodiment will be described. Since the rod-shaped body is made of transparent synthetic resin and the cylinder space is also used as the cleaning liquid storage chamber, the amount of injected cleaning liquid can be confirmed from the outside. You can know in advance when to replenish.

In addition, the cleaning member can be easily attached and detached by attaching and detaching the hooks on the fastening tongue, and since the entire fastening tongue is made of polypropylene with high bending resistance,
It can withstand long-term use without deteriorating due to repeated attachment and detachment of the cleaning member or vibrations during cleaning.

Furthermore, since the electric motor is housed in the grip,
There is no need to separately attach a motor to a rod-shaped body, the structure can be simplified, and the entire cleaning tool can be made compact.

The present invention is characterized by the tilting of the rod-shaped body with respect to the rotating body, dripping of cleaning inside the storage chamber, and blocking of this, so the length, shape, material, and transparency of the rod-shaped body are not concerned, and the electric motor The position is also any position from the grip part to the rod-shaped body, and
It may be provided integrally or separately within a range that does not interfere with the rotation of the interlocking shaft.

Further, the cleaning liquid storage chamber only needs to face at least one end of the rod-shaped body connecting the rotary tube.
Therefore, there is no problem even if the hole is formed below the solid rod-shaped body, and there is no problem even if the storage chamber and the cleaning liquid storage tank are formed separately.

Since the interlocking shaft only needs to have flexibility, it does not matter whether the linear flexible shaft has a core wire or not, and a so-called wire may be used instead of the twisted wire shaft.

Furthermore, the structure for attaching and detaching the cleaning member to the rotating body is
In addition to the hook type mentioned in the above embodiment, any attachment/detachment method can be used, such as the bolt type or the shrimp type. Moreover, the cleaning liquid can be dripped onto the desired wall surface directly. In addition to flowing down, the cleaning member may be gradually infiltrated.

(Effects of the invention) Since the rod-shaped body has a storage chamber for the cleaning liquid, when cleaning is performed while spraying the cleaning liquid, there is no need to prepare a separate storage container for the cleaning liquid, and the cleaning location can be moved. In this case, the cleaning work can be carried out smoothly without the hassle of moving both the cleaning tool and the container containing the cleaning liquid.

The rotary tube 8 fitted into the ball joint 12 can be moved up and down, and the rotary tube 8 can be moved up and down by the elastic spring 1.
The rotating body is biased downward with a spring force of 0 to open a circulation hole 14 through which cleaning liquid flows into the rotary cylinder 8, with its inlet 14a facing the upper part of the rotary cylinder 8, and its outlet 14b facing the cleaning member 6. By opening each end face 15 and pressing the grip part 2 toward the rotating body 3, the above-mentioned communication hole entrance 1 is opened.
4 a advances into the cleaning liquid storage chamber 7 formed in the rod-shaped body 1 against the spring force of the elastic spring 10 , and the cleaning liquid in the storage chamber 7 is transferred from the circulation hole 14 to the cleaning surface around the cleaning member 6 . When the pressure of the grip part 2 is released, the flow hole outlet 14b retreats downward from the storage chamber 7 due to the spring force of the elastic spring 10, and cleaning is performed in the direction of the flow hole 14. Since the flow of the cleaning liquid is cut off, when supplying the cleaning liquid to the cleaning member, it is only necessary to press the grip toward the rotating body, and it is not necessary to carry a separate pump or to supply the cleaning liquid to the cleaning member.
Alternatively, there is no need to carry out the cleaning operation while pulling the supply hose from the stationary pump, and the cleaning operation can be carried out smoothly.

A ball joint is rotatably arranged at the lower end of the rod-shaped body, a rotating cylinder protruding from the rotating body is fitted into the ball joint, and a flexible interlocking shaft is connected to the rotating cylinder to turn the rod-shaped body into a rotating body. Since it is connected with a ball joint so that it can be tilted in all directions, even in a small bathroom, the cleaning member can be easily attached to a steeply angled wall or a cleaning surface located in front of you, without damaging your wrists or your entire body. It is not necessary to bend naturally or maintain a half-slumped posture, and washing can be performed while remaining in an almost completely standing posture.

Therefore, cleaning of bathtubs and washing areas, which is one of the most disliked household chores, can be done easily by reducing fatigue during cleaning.

Furthermore, the gripping part is connected to the cleaning member via a flexible interlocking shaft, and this flexible shaft can be simulated as a series of countless minute rotating bodies with independent rotation axes. When the grip is tilted, the rotation of the electric motor can be smoothly transmitted to the tip of the interlocking shaft, allowing the cleaning member to rotate smoothly and efficiently, increasing the cleaning efficiency of the wall regardless of whether the grip is tilted or not. Can be maintained.

In addition, in the present invention, a cleaning liquid storage chamber is provided in the rod-shaped portion, and the inlet of the circulation hole provided in the rotary tube is configured to be able to move forward and backward with respect to this storage chamber, so that the gripping portion can be pressed and released. If there is any dripping of washing liquid,
You can choose not to use it, and the operation of spraying the washing liquid on the wall surface and the cleaning operation can be performed in a complex manner at the same time, making it easy to perform a quick cleaning process.

In particular, when it comes to tiles in bathrooms and kitchens, it is not possible to just spray the cleaning solution once and then perform a cleaning operation, as dirt often remains in the joints.
It is necessary to repeat the spraying of washing liquid and the washing operation, and by using this cleaning tool, it is possible to eliminate the trouble of performing these two operations independently.

Moreover, the two operations of spraying the washing liquid and cleaning can be performed at once by pressing the grip and releasing it, so it can be done with just one hand.
Not only can cleaning efficiency be maximized, but fatigue can be minimized.

Furthermore, in the present invention, the rod-shaped body is used not only as the washing liquid storage chamber, but also by using the ball joint used for connection with the rotary body, the rotary cylinder is inserted into the joint so that it can be driven forward and backward. It has a simple structure, can be implemented at low cost, and can be appropriately priced as a household cleaning tool to better meet the needs of handmaids.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

1 to 3 show an embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional front view of the electric cleaning tool, FIG. The figure is an enlarged longitudinal sectional front view of the main part around the rotary cylinder when the rod-shaped body is tilted, and FIG. 4 is a partially cutaway front view of a conventional cleaning tool. 1...rod-shaped body, 1a...one end of 1, 1b...1
Other end, 2... Gripping portion, 3... Rotating body, 4... Electric motor, 5... Interlocking shaft, 6... Cleaning member, 7...
...Cleaning liquid storage chamber, 8...Rotating cylinder, 10...
Compression spring, 12...Ball joint, 14...
Distribution hole, 14a...14 entrance, 14b...14
Exit, 15... End face of the rotating body.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] A gripping part 2 is formed at the upper end 1a of the rod-shaped body 1, a rotating body 3 is connected to the lower end 1b of the rod-shaped body 1, and an interlocking shaft 5 is connected to an electric motor 4 assembled to the rod-shaped body 1. In an electric cleaning tool such as a bathtub, in which a rotating body 3 is rotatably connected to the rotating body 3 and a cleaning member 6 is detachably fixed to the rotating body 3, a cleaning liquid storage chamber 7 is opened in the rod-shaped body 1, A ball joint 12 is rotatably arranged at the lower end 1b of the rod-shaped body facing the accommodation chamber 7, and the rotary cylinder 8 protruding from the rotary body 3 is fitted into the ball joint 12 to form a flexible interlocking mechanism. The shaft 5 is connected to the rotating cylinder 8, and the rod-like body 1 is connected to the rotating body 3 by a ball joint 12 so as to be tiltable in all directions, and the rotating cylinder 8 fitted into the ball joint 12 can be moved up and down. The rotating cylinder 8 is connected to the elastic spring 1
The rotating body is biased downward with a spring force of 0 to open a circulation hole 14 through which cleaning liquid flows into the rotary cylinder 8, with its inlet 14a facing the upper part of the rotary cylinder 8, and its outlet 14b facing the cleaning member 6. By opening each end face 15 and pressing the grip part 2 toward the rotating body 3, the above-mentioned communication hole entrance 1 is opened.
4 a advances into the cleaning liquid storage chamber 7 formed in the rod-shaped body 1 against the spring force of the elastic spring 10 , and the cleaning liquid in the storage chamber 7 is transferred from the circulation hole 14 to the cleaning surface around the cleaning member 6 . When the pressure of the grip part 2 is released, the flow hole outlet 14b retreats downward from the storage chamber 7 due to the spring force of the elastic spring 10, and cleaning is performed in the direction of the flow hole 14. An electric cleaning tool for bathtubs, etc., characterized by blocking the flow of cleaning liquid.