JPH0670582U - Sponge-like konjac complex - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] An object of the present invention is to provide a sponge-like konjac complex which has excellent durability, feels good on the skin, and is gentle on the skin. [Structure] One or more sheet-like materials selected from knitted fabrics, reticulated fibers, non-woven fabrics, individual foams and continuous foams (1
A sponge-like konjac composite in which 2) and a sponge-like konjac (13) are laminated and fixed.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a durable sponge-like konjac composite.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Sponge-like konjac is made into a paste form by adding water or warm water to konjac flour, and adding a coagulant such as calcium hydroxide to heat and coagulate it into plate-like konjac, and then freeze it once and add water. It is obtained by separating the konjac component and then thawing. The sponge-like konjac obtained in this way has a softer feel than polyurethane, synthetic rubber, whipstick, nylon towel, etc., and is conventionally used as a cleaning tool that does not damage the skin.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, the above-mentioned spongy konjac, which is usually used in a water-containing state, has the drawback that its absolute strength is weak and it cannot withstand long-term use, and its improvement has been desired in advance. It was

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a sponge-like konjac complex which is excellent in durability, has a good feel on the skin, and is gentle on the skin.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above object, the sponge-like konjac composite of the present invention has the following constitution. That is, it consists of one or more sheet-like materials selected from knitted fabrics, reticulated fibers, nonwoven fabrics, individual foams and continuous foams and sponge-like konjac, and the above-mentioned sheet-like material and sponge-like konjac are at least partially. It is characterized in that the sponge-like konjac is fixed in a state in which the sponge-like konjac is intruded into each other.

The sponge-like konjac complex having the above structure can be obtained, for example, as follows. That is, a paste-like kneaded material consisting of konjac raw material, water or hot water, and a coagulant for konjac (calcium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, etc.) is selected from the group of knitted fabrics, reticulated fibrous materials, non-woven fabrics, individual foams and continuous foams. By impregnating or coating one or more selected sheet-like materials, heat-coagulating or room-temperature coagulating, then once freezing and then thawing, the sheet-like material and sponge-like konjac are at least partially separated from each other. Thus, a sponge-like konjac complex that is firmly fixed in the state of entering can be obtained.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0008]

【Example】

 FIG. 1 is a view showing a cross section of a first embodiment of a sponge-like konjac composite of the present invention. The sponge-like konjac complex (11) is composed of a cotton cloth (gauze) (12) fixed to one side of the sponge-like konjac (13). In this cross-sectional view, (12a) represents the warp of the cotton cloth (12), and (12b) represents the weft. The sponge-like konjac composite (11) has a slightly coarse and voided fiber fabric of the cotton cloth (12) composed of the warp (12a) and the weft (12b) as shown in FIG. The konjak (13) penetrates from the inside of the fiber structure of the cotton cloth (12) to where it appears on the surface, forming a composite in which both are firmly fixed to each other.

Next, an example of the method for producing the sponge-like konjac complex of this example will be described with reference to FIG. First, 15 to 80 times by weight of water is added to the konjac raw material, and then a coagulant for konjac is added and kneaded, and the paste-like konjac (14) is poured into the mold (15). Then, the cotton cloth (12) is placed on the paste-like konjac (14) to impregnate the inside of the fiber structure of the cotton cloth (12) with the paste-like konjac (14) to obtain a laminate. Next, after solidifying this laminated body, it is once frozen to separate the water and the konjac component in the konjac and then thawed, so that the konjac becomes a sponge, and the sponge-like konjac composite of this example. The body (11) is manufactured.

In this embodiment, the thickness of the sponge-like konjac (13) can be adjusted by the amount of the paste-like konjac (14) poured into the mold (15) or the water content thereof. In the above manufacturing method, the pasty konjac (14) was poured into the formwork (15) in advance, and the cotton cloth (12) was placed on it. Even if a cotton cloth (12) is laid on the bottom surface of the frame (15) in advance and the paste-like konjac (14) is poured on it, the same as the sponge-like konjac composite (11) shown in FIG. Can be manufactured.

FIG. 3 is a view showing a cross section of a second embodiment of the sponge-like konjac composite of the present invention. In this sponge-like konjac complex (21), a cotton cloth (gauze) (22) completely enters the inside of the sponge-like konjac (23) and is located approximately in the middle, and a sponge-like konjac (23) is a cotton cloth (23). 22) is sandwiched from above and below and both are fixed.

An example of a method for producing the sponge-like konjac composite (21) of this example will be described with reference to FIG. First, the paste-like konjac (24) obtained in the same manner as in the first embodiment is poured to a depth approximately half that of the mold (25). Then, the cotton cloth (22) is fixed with a fixing frame (26) having a height approximately half that of the formwork (25) and placed on the pasty konjac (24), and the paste is further applied onto the paste. The spongy konjac complex (21) of this second embodiment was obtained by pouring the shape konjac (24) to fill the formwork (25) and then passing through the steps of coagulation and descending similar to those of the first embodiment. ) Is obtained.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a cross section of a third embodiment of the sponge-like konjac composite of the present invention. This sponge-like konjac composite (31) uses a single foam polyurethane sheet-like product (32) instead of the cotton cloth (gauze) (12) in Example 1, and is a sponge-like konjac (33). Penetrates into the pores of the polyurethane sheet-like material (32) and is firmly fixed to each other. Further, even when the polyurethane sheet-like material is used as described above, according to the second embodiment, the sponge-like konjac composite located in the intermediate layer in the state where the polyurethane sheet-like material is sandwiched between the sponge-like konjac is used. It can also be manufactured.

FIG. 6 is a view showing a cross section of a fourth embodiment of the sponge-like konjac composite of the present invention. This sponge-like konjac complex (41) is composed of a cotton cloth (gauze) (42) and a linen cloth (46) laminated on top and bottom so as to sandwich the sponge-like konjac (43). It is configured such that the three members are fixed with (43) intruded.

An example of the method for producing the sponge-like konjac composite body (41) of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, a cotton cloth (42) is laid in advance on the bottom of the mold (45), then the paste-like konjac (44) obtained in the same manner as in the first embodiment is poured, and linen cloth (44) is further placed on it. 46) is placed and the same heating and solidification steps as in the first embodiment are carried out, whereby the sponge-like konjac complex (41) of this embodiment can be produced.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view showing a fifth embodiment of the sponge-like konjac composite of the present invention. This sponge-like konjac composite (51) has a cotton cloth (gauze) (52) fixed to one surface of the sponge-like konjak (53) and unevenness (57) on the other surface as in the first embodiment. ) Is formed. The sponge-like konjac composite (51) having such a structure has concaves and convexes formed on the bottom surface of the mold used in the first embodiment, and after pouring the paste-like konjac into the concave and convex parts, the first embodiment and Similarly, it is obtained by placing a cotton cloth (52) on the top. When this spongy konjac complex (51) is used as a cleaning tool, by using the surface on which the above-mentioned irregularities (57) are formed, an appropriate frictional action is exerted and a good massaging effect on the skin is obtained. can get.

FIG. 9 is a view showing a sixth embodiment of the sponge-like konjac composite of the present invention. The sponge-like konjac complex (61) is formed by fixing the sponge-like konjac (63) to only one side (left side in the figure) of the left and right divided cotton cloth (case) (62). This sponge-like konjac composite (61) is prepared by placing only one side of the cotton cloth (62) in the mold, pouring the paste-like konjac onto it, and impregnating the cotton cloth (62) to fix them. It can be manufactured.

FIG. 10 is a view showing a seventh embodiment of the sponge-like konjac composite of the present invention. The sponge-like konjac complex (71) is formed by fixing the sponge-like konjac (73) in a dot shape on the surface of a cotton cloth (gauze) (72). This spongy konjac complex (71) is made by silk-screen printing a paste-like konjac on a cotton cloth (72) in spots to impregnate it, and then solidifying, freezing and thawing it. It can be manufactured by

Incidentally, in the above-mentioned embodiment, an example using a cotton cloth as a sheet material and an example using a polyurethane sheet material are given, but the sheet material in the present invention is particularly limited to these two. Not a thing. That is, instead of the above cotton cloth or polyurethane sheet-like material, one or more sheet-like materials selected from other knitted fabrics, reticulated fiber materials, non-woven fabrics, individual foams and continuous foams can be used. . As the fiber material, various natural fibers, synthetic fibers, or mixed spun fiber cloth, mixed woven fiber cloth and the like may be used. Further, as the individual foam or the continuous foam, a sheet-shaped material of foam such as polyurethane, polyvinyl alcohol, rubber and polyolefin can be used.

Further, the production method for obtaining the sponge-like konjac complex of the present invention is also a method of impregnating a sheet-like material with paste-like konjac in a mold as described in the above-mentioned Examples, or silk-screen printing. Is not limited to the method of using. That is, the spongy konjac complex of the present invention was obtained by continuously applying a paste-like konjac on one or both sides of a sheet-like material to form a laminate, and then coagulating, freezing and thawing in the same manner as in the above examples. It can also be manufactured. Furthermore, a method of dipping a sheet material into paste-like konjac, a method of spraying paste-like konjac onto a sheet-like material, or a method of applying paste-like konjac onto the sheet-like material with a brush can be used. it can.

If desired, an antiseptic agent, an antibacterial agent, a coloring agent, a reinforcing agent, a modifying agent, etc. may be appropriately added to the paste-like konjac or sheet-like material.

[0022]

[Effect of device]

 As described above, the sponge-like konjac composite of the present invention is composed of a sponge-like konjac and a sheet-like material such as a woven fabric, a net-like fibrous material, a non-woven fabric, a single foam, or a continuous foam adhered thereto. Moreover, since the adhered state is strong when at least part of the sponge-like konjac and the sheet-like object have entered each other, it is much more durable than the conventional sponge-like konjac and has a cleaning tool. It can be used for a long period of time. In addition, this sponge-like konjac complex is configured in consideration of the characteristics of the sponge-like konjak having a good texture and the characteristics of a sheet-like material that exerts an appropriate frictional action to obtain a cleaning tool according to taste. It is possible to use it properly according to the taste, and it is extremely practical.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view showing a first embodiment of a sponge-like konjac composite of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing an example of a method for producing the sponge-like konjac composite of the first embodiment shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing a second embodiment of the sponge-like konjac composite of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing an example of a method for producing the sponge-like konjac composite of the second embodiment shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a third embodiment of the sponge-like konjac composite of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing a fourth embodiment of the sponge-like konjac composite of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a method for producing the sponge-like konjac composite of the fourth embodiment shown in FIG.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view showing a fifth embodiment of the sponge-like konjac composite of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an external perspective view showing a sixth embodiment of the sponge-like konjac composite of the present invention.

FIG. 10: No. 7 of the spongy konjac composite of the present invention
It is an appearance perspective view showing an example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 11 Sponge-like konjac complex 12 Cotton cloth (gauze) 13 Sponge-like konjac 14 Paste-like konjac 15 Formwork

Front page continuation (72) Inventor Hisao Iwamoto 4-10-15 Honmachi, Odawara-shi, Kanagawa (72) Inventor Kazuyuki Ozawa 1 Sekita Suga, Nakoso-cho, Iwaki, Fukushima (72) Inventor Hiroshi Yamamoto Tomioka, Gunma 1447 Ichinomiya, Ichi (72) Creator Yasuhiro Uehara 20 Kawai, Shimonita Town, Kanra-gun, Gunma Prefecture

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A sponge-like konjac (13) and one or more sheet-like materials (12) selected from knitted fabrics, reticulated fibers, nonwoven fabrics, individual foams and continuous foams,
The sheet-like material (12) and spongy konjac (1
3) and are at least partially intruded into each other,
Moreover, a sponge-like konjac (13), wherein at least a part of the sponge-like konjac is fixed in a state of being exposed on the surface.