JPH06135192A - Writing brush washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To efficiently clean a writing brush and to efficiently reuse contaminated water. CONSTITUTION:This writing brush washing machine comprises a rotary plate 7 rotatably supported, a plurality of gripping members 10 provided at the plate 7, a wall 5 for surrounding writing brushes 50 mounted at the members 10, and a vessel 1 provided under the wall 5. A metal gauze 23 is arranged in the vessel 1.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a brush-washing device for washing calligraphy brushes and painting brushes.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in various classrooms where brushes are used, each brush has been washed at the washing place after use. At that time, 1 brush
Since it takes time to wash the books one by one, there is a risk that the washing place will be crowded. Also, if you flush the dirty water after washing,
Not only was it very troublesome that the washing place had to be cleaned and had to be cleaned, it was also undesirable for environmental pollution.

[0003]

The present inventor has already proposed a brush-washing device of Japanese Patent Application No. 2-29866 in order to solve the above problems. This brush cleaner attaches a brush to the rotating plate,
Water is poured into a water receiver provided below the rotary plate, the brush is attached to the water receiver, and then the rotary plate is rotated. Then, by rotating the rotating plate, the dirty water attached to the hair of the brush is removed by centrifugal force. Then, the sewage that is blown off by the centrifugal force adheres to the wall portion and is eventually collected in the container. At this time, paper such as used calligraphy paper (hereinafter, blot paper) is arranged in the container, and the collected dirty water is absorbed by the blot paper.

However, the brush-washing device having the above structure has a problem that the absorbent paper and other resources are consumed by causing the absorbent paper to absorb the dirty water. In addition, since the dirty water itself is absorbed by the absorbent paper, there is a problem that it cannot be reused.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a brush washer capable of efficiently cleaning a brush and efficiently reusing sewage. .

[0006]

In order to solve the above problems, a first aspect of the present invention is directed to a rotating plate rotatably supported, a plurality of brush mounting portions provided on the rotating plate, and a brush mounting portion. The gist is that a mesh member is arranged in a container in a brush washer provided with a wall portion surrounding the attached brush and a container provided below the wall portion.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, an interference member is arranged in the wall portion so as to interfere with the hair of the tip of the brush attached to the brush attachment portion when the rotary plate rotates. Use as a summary.

A third aspect of the present invention is, in the first aspect or the second aspect, provided with a discharge portion for discharging the liquid accumulated in the container, and obliquely arranged so that the liquid can be easily discharged from the discharge portion. The gist of this is to provide a discharge passage in the container.

[0009]

Therefore, according to the first aspect of the invention, when the rotary plate is rotated with the brush attached to the brush attachment portion of the rotary plate, the dirty water attached to the brush hair is blown off from the hair by centrifugal force. The discharged wastewater is stored in the container via the wall, for example.
At this time, the net-like member prevents dust and the like from entering the dirty water. Further, for example, when the brush washer is assembled and disassembled, even if the member is accidentally dropped, it is dropped on the mesh member. Therefore, each member is not polluted with dirty water.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the hair of the brush hits the interference member, the hair is squeezed by the interference member and the dirty water is splashed from the hair. According to the third aspect of the invention, the liquid such as dirty water accumulated in the container is discharged from the discharge portion. At this time, the liquid can be easily taken out of the container from the discharge portion by the oblique discharge passage provided in the discharge portion.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a brush cleaner will be described below with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a base 2 is removably provided on a rectangular container 1. That is, circular holes 1a are formed at two locations on one side of the container 1. The semi-circular cutout 1 is formed at a position corresponding to the hole 1a on the other side facing the one side.
b is formed in two places. In addition, a plurality of rods 3 are connected to the base 2 in a rectangular shape. And
The end 2a of the bar 3 extending to one side is inserted into the hole 1a, and the end 2a of the bar 3 extending to the other side is notched 1b.
The base 2 can be attached to and detached from the container 1 by being engaged with. Furthermore, each end 2a is provided with a plate-shaped engaging portion 2b so that the base 2 can be securely attached to the container 1.

A pedestal portion 3a is provided at the center of the base 2. A cylindrical pillar 4 is fixed on the pedestal portion 3a. In addition, a cylindrical support base 4a is arranged on the inner peripheral surface of the support column 4 while being in contact with the inner peripheral surface.
Further, a cylindrical wall portion 5 is erected on the upper portion of the base 2 so as to surround the support pillar 4.

The column 4 extends above the cylindrical wall 5 of the base 2. Four notches 6 and 6a extending in the vertical direction are formed on the outer periphery of the base 4 of the support 4 and the support 4a.
Are formed at intervals of 90 degrees. A handle 7a is provided on the pillar 4.
The rotary plate 7 having the above is fitted, and the rotary plate 7 is rotatable on the upper end of the peripheral wall of the column 4 on the horizontal plane. 4b
Is a roller provided on the lower part of the rotating plate 7, and rolls on the upper end of the peripheral wall of the support column 4.

Large and small mounting recesses 8 are formed on the outer peripheral portion of the rotating plate 7, and the rotating plate 7 corresponds to the mounting recesses 8.
A gripping member 10 is attached on the outer peripheral portion as a brush attachment portion that opens against the elasticity of the torsion coil spring 9. The gripping member 10 is supported by a shaft 11 so as to be rotatable in a vertical direction at a constant angle, and is tilted upward and stopped by the elasticity of a torsion coil spring 12. And brush 50
When the handle 52 of the brush 50 is grasped by the grasping member 10 with the bristles 51 of the brush 50 facing downward, the axis of the handle 52 is inclined with respect to the rotation center of the rotating plate 7 so that the bristles 51 of the brush 50 face outward. Has become. When the gripping member 10 is pushed downward against the elastic force of the torsion coil spring 12, when the axis of the handle 52 of the brush 50 becomes parallel to the center of rotation of the rotating plate 7, the gripping member 10 is stopped by the stopper portion 13. It is supposed to be retained.

A support hole 14 is formed at the center of the rotary plate 7, and a cylindrical mounting member 15 with a lid is provided on the rotary plate 7 so as to project from the peripheral edge of the support hole 14 corresponding to the support hole 14. It is erected so as to be attachable to and detachable from the boss 15b. A tubular suspension shaft 16 is inserted through the support hole 14, and the lower end of the suspension shaft 16 passes through the support column 4 and is fixed to a support plate 17 located above the base 2. The upper end of the suspension shaft 16 is fixed to the inner top surface of the mounting member 15. Further, the mounting member 15 can take an upper moving position separated upward from the boss 15b and a lower moving position mounted on the boss 15b.

Four support arms 19 are formed on the support plate 17 at intervals of 90 degrees, and each support arm 19 is extended to the outside of the support column 4 through the notches 6 and 6a of the support column 4 and the support base 4a. There is. Each support arm 1 on the outside of the column 4
A large water tank 20 having a double cylinder with a bottom is attached to the top of the tank 9. A plurality of baby water tanks 20a, 20b, 20c (see FIG. 5) having different sizes can be attached to the large water tank 20. These baby tanks 20a, 20b,
In 20c, the size of the baby water tank 20a is largest, and the baby water tank 20b and the baby water tank 20c are set to be small in order. That is, the baby aquariums 20a, 20
b, 20c are baby aquariums 20a, 20 according to the number of brushes attached to the brush-washing device only when the number is small.
At least one of b and 20c is appropriately selected and used.

An annular large and small brush water level line 21 is formed above the peripheral wall of the large water tank 20 on the side close to the outer periphery of the column 4. This large and small water level line 21 is a sign for dividing the ink when the brush is attached to the rotating plate 7, and when water is attached to all the brush ears, the brush becomes a broom and becomes difficult to use. It is used as a guide when water is applied to the brush ears based on the large and small water level lines 21.

A spring 22 as an interference member is attached to the inner peripheral surface of the wall 5 in a U-shape. When the brush 50 attached to the gripping member 10 faces outward when the rotary plate 7 rotates, the bristle 51 of the brush 50 extends toward the pillar 4.
It is supposed to hit.

As shown in FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b), the U-shaped surface of the spring 22 is formed in a slanted shape so as to face the rotation direction of the rotary plate 7 from its lower part to its upper part. There is. Therefore, when the rotary plate 7 is rotated with the brush 50 facing outward, the bristles 51 of the brush 50 contact the spring 22 for a longer period of time, making it easier to remove dirty water, such as black ink, adhering to the bristles 51. ing.

Then, the dirty water removed from the bristles 51 by the spring 22 is collected in the container 1 through the wall portion 5 and the like. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a wire net 23 as a net member is provided on the upper portion of the container 1 so as to cover the entire surface of the container 2. Further, in this brush-washing device, the support 4 can be disassembled from the base 2, and each member is provided so as to be washable. Therefore, for example, when cleaning each member, the metal net 23 prevents each member, dust, and the like from falling into the container 1. Further, the dirty water falling from the bristles 51 of the brush 50 comes into contact with the wire net 23, so that the dirty water is more easily dried. In addition, the wire net 23 facilitates evaporation of the water content of the wastewater accumulated in the container 1 to increase the concentration of the wastewater.

Further, at the corner of the container 1, there is provided a discharge part 24 for discharging the waste water accumulated in the container 1 to, for example, a recovery bottle (not shown). This discharge part 24 is
It is formed of a discharge port 24a formed in the container 1 and a discharge passage 24b formed in an oblique shape so that dirty water discharged from the discharge port 24a can be easily discharged from the discharge portion 24.

In addition, a jug storage area 25 is provided on the upper portion of the container 1 where the discharge port 24 is formed. That is,
A jug 26 is placed in the jug 25.
With this jug 26, the large water tank 20 and the baby water tank 20a,
Water is supplied to the inside of 20b and 20c.

Further, a belt 27 is provided on the lower surface of the container 1.
Has been attached. That is, the belt 27 can securely fix the brush washer to the table or the like. Now, when using the brush-washing device configured as described above, the procedure is as follows.

First, a large water tank 2 is previously provided with a jug (not shown).
Put water in 0. Next, the handle 52 of the brush 50 is inserted into the optional recess 8 of the rotary plate 7 with the bristles 51 of the brush 50 for calligraphy facing downward, and the appropriate position H of the bristles 51 is aligned with the large and small water level lines 21. By the way, the handle 52 is attached to the grip member 10.
Hold by. At this time, the handle 52 is set upright as shown by the imaginary line in FIG. 1 without tilting the grip member 10.

Next, as shown in FIG. 3, when the mounting member 15 is lifted and the suspension shaft 16 is moved upward, the bristles 51 are dipped in the water in the large water tank 20 to the appropriate position H. After that, as shown in FIG. 1, when the placing member 15 is moved downward and placed on the boss 15b, the large water tank 20 is placed on the base 2 and returns to its original position.

Then, as shown in FIG.
Is tilted upward, the brushes 50 are tilted so that the bristles 51 face the wall portion 5. Then, when the handle 7a is gripped and the rotary plate 7 is rotated, the dirty water attached to the bristles 51 is removed by the centrifugal force.
Be skipped by. Further, when the hair 51 of the rotating brush 50 hits the spring 22, the hair 51 is squeezed and the dirty water in the hair 51 is efficiently ejected. It should be noted that the spring 22 bends in the rotational direction of the hair 51 when the hair 51 hits vigorously, but returns to the original position due to its own elastic force.

The sewage that has been thrown away is stored in a container 1 with a wire mesh 2
Drips through 3. The dirty water is stored in the container 1. When the dirt on the hairs 51 cannot be sufficiently removed by performing such an operation only once, the series of operations described above is repeated. The waste water collected in the container 1 is left for a few weeks in the container 1 as it is, and excess water is evaporated through the wire net 23. Then, by evaporating the excess water, the sewage having a high concentration is recovered from the discharge port 24 through the discharge passage 24a into a recovery bottle (not shown).

Then, the sewage collected in the collection bottle is reused as black ink for practice in a calligraphy classroom, for example.
As described above in detail, according to this embodiment, a plurality of brushes 50 are attached to each gripping member 10 of the rotary plate 7, and the centrifugal force of the rotary plate 7 can remove the dirty water of the hairs 51 of the brush 50 at the same time. Therefore, the brush 50 can be washed very easily.

Further, since there is a large water tank 20 that can be moved up and down, the bristles 51 of the brushes 50 can be used as washing water in the large water tank 20 without attaching and detaching a plurality of brushes 50 to and from each holding member 10 of the rotary plate 7. It is so convenient that you can soak it. Then, depending on the size and the number of the brushes 50, the baby aquariums 20a, 20b, 2
By using 0c, unnecessary water is not used.

Further, the bristles 51 hit the spring 22 to effectively remove the dirty water. In this case, since there is the wall portion 5 around each brush 50, there is no risk of sewage splashing outside. Furthermore, since the spring 22 is provided in a slanted shape, the brush 5 can be applied to the spring 22 for a longer time.
No hair 51 can be applied, and sewage can be removed more efficiently.

Then, the dirty water removed from the bristles 51 of the brush 50 can be stored in the container 1. At this time, container 1
A wire net 23 is arranged in the. Therefore, for example, when the brush washer is disassembled and each member is washed, even if the member is accidentally dropped into the container 1, the member falls on the wire net 23, so that the member is soaked in the dirty water and each member becomes dirty. Can be prevented. In addition, this wire net 23 can prevent dust and the like from entering the dirty water. Further, the sewage that falls from the bristles 51 of the brush 50 comes into contact with the wire net 23, so that the sewage can be dried more easily.
Further, since the water content of the sewage collected in the container 1 can be sufficiently evaporated through the wire net 23, the concentration of black ink contained in the sewage can be increased.

Further, the sewage having a high concentration of black ink can be easily collected in the collecting bin from the discharge port 24 through the discharge passage 24b. Then, the collected sewage can be reused as black ink for practice in a calligraphy class, for example.

In addition, according to this brush-washing device, the dirty water accumulated in the container 1 can be reused without being absorbed by the absorbent paper. Therefore, resources such as blotter paper and dirty water can be effectively used without wasting.

Further, the end 2a of the rod 3 extending to one side is inserted into the hole 1a, and the end 2a of the rod 3 extending to the other side is engaged with the notch 1b, so that the base is formed. Two
Can be detached from the container 1. Further, the base 2 can be securely attached to the container 1 by the plate-shaped engaging portions 2b provided at each end 2a.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but may be implemented as follows with appropriate modification of a part of the structure without departing from the spirit of the invention. In the above embodiment, the interference member may be replaced with the spring 22 and may be a bar. Further, the number of the interference members to be attached is not particularly limited, and the interference members may be attached to a plurality of places. At this time,
Sewage can be removed more efficiently according to the number of the attached.

[0036]

As described above in detail, according to the present invention, there is an excellent effect that the brush can be efficiently washed and the waste water can be efficiently reused.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a brush cleaner showing an embodiment embodying the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a brush cleaner according to an embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a brush tank of a brush washer is lifted and the brush hair is immersed in the tank in one embodiment.

FIG. 4 (a) and (b) are explanatory views showing a mounted state of a spring in one embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a state in which a baby water tank is attached to a large water tank in one embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Container, 5 ... Wall part, 7 ... Rotating plate, 16 ... Brush attachment part, 2
2 ... Interference member, 24 ... Ejection part, 24b ... Ejection passage, 50
… Brush.

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A rotating plate (7) rotatably supported, a plurality of brush attachment parts (10) provided on the rotating plate (7), and a brush (50) attached to the brush attachment part (10). ), And a container (1) provided below the wall (5), wherein a reticulated member (23) is arranged in the container (1). And a brush washer. 2. A brush (50) which is attached to the brush attaching portion (10) inside the wall portion (5) when the rotating plate (7) is rotated.
Interference member (22) so as to interfere with the hair (51) at the tip of the
The brush washer according to claim 1, wherein 3. A discharge part (24) for discharging the liquid accumulated in the container (1) is provided, and an oblique discharge passage (24b) is provided so that the liquid can be easily discharged from the discharge part (24). The brush washer according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the container (1) is provided with.