JPH07250780A - Portable private parts flushing device, and charging device thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To charge a portable private parts flushing device from a commercial power source without increasing the weight of the device. CONSTITUTION:A charging device 13 has a casing body 15 having the function as the housing box of a portable private parts flushing device, a lid body 17 connected through a hinge to the inlet opening part 19 of the casing body 15, and a charger 21 provided on the bottom part of the casing body 15 and having a pair of charging terminals 23, 25 and a cord 27 with insert plug. On the other hand, the portable private parts flushing device has charging terminals to be connected to the charging terminals 23, 25 of the charging device 13, and the charging terminals are shielded from the outer part when the flushing device is used.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a charging device for a portable local cleaning device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, with the rapid spread of a local cleaning device fixed to a toilet device, a cleaning water ejection nozzle, a cleaning water storage tank, a pump and a Various proposals have been made in order to put a portable local cleaning device having a power source for driving a pump and the like into practical use.

[0003]

By the way, this type of device consumes a large amount of electric power because the washing water is continuously jetted from the nozzle for a certain period of time. Therefore, when a dry battery is used as a driving power source, the battery must be frequently replaced, which makes the battery replacement troublesome.

Therefore, a device using a storage battery in place of the dry battery has been proposed, but this device had a built-in charger so that it could easily receive power from a commercial power source at a portable terminal. , The device becomes heavy and the usability is poor,
In addition, it is difficult to increase the capacity of the wash water storage tank without increasing the size of the device.

Therefore, a first object of the present invention is to provide a charging device suitable for a portable local cleaning device.

A second object of the present invention is to provide a portable local cleaning device which is easy to use when used together with a charging device.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above first object, a first aspect of the present invention is a charging device for a portable local cleaning device, wherein a storage space for storing the portable local cleaning device is provided. The portable local cleaning through the storage box that constitutes the storage box, the charging terminal portion provided in the storage box facing the storage space, and the connection between the charging terminal portion and the charging terminal of the portable local cleaning device in the storage space. The device is configured to include a charging circuit for charging the device.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned second object, a second aspect of the present invention is a portable local cleaning device in which charging is performed by being stored in a storage device equipped with a charger. A device main body having a storage battery for supplying drive power to the cleaning device, a charging terminal provided on the main body of the device for charging the storage battery, and exposing the charging terminal to the outside of the main body of the device as necessary, Further, it is configured to include a shielding means for shielding from the outside.

[0009]

According to the charging device for a portable local cleaning device of the present invention, the charging circuit is not built in the main body of the portable local cleaning device and is charged by an external charging device, so that the weight becomes lighter. Since the capacity of the wash water tank can be increased, the usability of the portable local cleaning device can be improved.
Further, when the portable local cleaning device is housed in the storage box, the charging terminal portion facing the storage space and the charging terminal of the portable local cleaning device are connected, and the portable local cleaning device can be charged. Therefore, it is possible to provide a charging device suitable for a portable local cleaning device that is required not to be exposed to the eyes of others and contact with other articles.

Further, according to the portable local cleaning device of the present invention, the charging circuit is not built in the portable local cleaning device main body and is charged by the external charging device, so that the weight is reduced, and It is possible to provide a portable local cleaning device which has a large capacity of the cleaning water tank and is easy to use. Furthermore, when there is a possibility of receiving water, such as during washing, the charging terminal can be shielded from the outside by the shielding means, so there is no concern that water will adhere to the charging terminal.

[0011]

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

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a portable local cleaning device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a charging device for the portable local cleaning device shown in FIG.

The portable local cleaning apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 1 has an oval cross section, and includes a cleaning water storage tank, a cleaning water pressure pump, a pump drive motor, a controller, a storage battery, etc. (all shown. No.), a nozzle 5 rotatably attached to a side portion of the casing 3 within an angle range of about 180 °, and a pair extending from the storage battery to the outside of the casing 3. Charging terminals 7, 9 and a cap 11 detachably provided on the end of the casing 3 for covering the charging terminals 7, 9.
It has and.

In the cap 11, when the portable local cleaning device 1 is used, the spray of cleaning water ejected from the nozzle 5 splashes on the charging terminals 7 and 9 or when the device 1 itself is washed with water. To prevent the cap 11 and the casing 11 from being covered by the cap 11 so that the cap 11 can be easily removed from the casing 3 and attached to the casing 3. Engaging members such as rails and claws (none of which are shown) are appropriately provided.

The charging device 13 shown in FIG. 2 has the portable local cleaning device 1 housed therein in a non-exposed state (put in a box-like one) for storage or storage for carrying. It is a box and is characterized in that the storage battery in the device 1 can be charged by connecting to the commercial power source while the cleaning device 1 is stored. That is, the charging device 1
Reference numeral 3 denotes a casing main body 15 formed in a box shape having a volume capable of accommodating and charging the portable local cleaning device 1, and a lid body hinged to an upper opening 19 of the casing main body 15. 17 and a charger 21 provided at the bottom of the casing body 15 and having a pair of charging terminals 23, 25, a cord 27 with a plug, and the like.

The cord 27 with a plug is used for the charger 2
In addition to extending from 1 through the through hole 31 to the outside of the casing, the insertion plug 29 may be stored inside the charger 21 in a state of being stopped at the inlet of the through hole 31 so as not to hinder carrying. Is configured. At the time of charging, the cord 27 with the insertion plug is pulled out to the outside of the charger 21 by a required length as shown in the figure, and the insertion plug 29 is inserted into an outlet (not shown).

A locking member (not shown) that engages with the portable local cleaning device 1 to position and fix the cleaning device 1 is attached at an appropriate position inside the side wall of the casing body 13. .

In such a structure, the charger 21 is
Not the portable local cleaning device 1 side, but its storage case 13
Since it is mounted on the side, the volume of the wash water storage tank built in the portable local cleaning device 1 can be made large, and the heavy battery charger 21 is not built in, so the portable local cleaning device is installed. The weight of the portable local cleaning device 1 can be reduced and the usability of the portable local cleaning device 1 can be improved.

In addition, there is a user's demand for the portable local cleaning device 1 to be stored or carried so that it cannot be seen by others and contact with other articles. The cleaning device 1 is charged by the charging device 13. This requirement can also be satisfied by storing it.

Further, the cap 11 serves to charge terminals 7, 9 for charging.
When the portable local cleaning device 1 is used in a state in which the charging terminals 7 and 9 are covered, the deterioration of the charging terminals 7 and 9 occurs because the spray of cleaning water ejected from the nozzle 5 does not reach the charging terminals 7 and 9. It can be prevented.

Furthermore, since the storage battery is used as a drive power source for the motor for driving the pump, the controller, etc., it can be charged when the power is turned off, and the trouble of replacing the battery as in the case of using a dry battery is required. There is no need for troublesome work. The lid 17 in the embodiment may be omitted.

FIG. 3 shows a main part of a portable local cleaning device according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a view showing a charging device of the portable local cleaning device of FIG.

In the portable local cleaning device 41 shown in FIG.
A pair of rectangular openings 49 and 53 are formed at the end of the casing 43 on the side where the nozzle 45 is attached. The nozzle 45 is mounted on the rotary shaft 47 of the nozzle 45 housed in the casing 43.
A pair of charging terminal portions 51 so as to face the rectangular openings 49 and 53,
55 is provided. In addition, each charging terminal portion 51,
Wiring (not shown) for connecting 55 to a storage battery (not shown) built in the portable local cleaning device 41.
Is passed through an appropriate portion inside the rotating shaft 47 or inside the casing 43.

The configuration other than the above is the same as the configuration of the portable local cleaning apparatus 1 shown in FIG.

On the other hand, in the charging device 61 shown in FIG. 4, the pair of charging terminals 79 and 83 from the charger 65 is passed through the pair of rectangular openings 77 and 81 formed on the bottom surface facing the upper opening 68. It is provided so as to project into the device storage space of the casing 63. Also, from the upper opening 68 to the bottom,
A pair of guide members 69 and 71 are formed along the edges of the pair of side walls forming the storage space.

The configuration of the charging device 61 other than the above is the same as that of the charger 13 shown in FIG.

In such a structure, when the portable local cleaning device 41 is used, the nozzle 45 is rotated 180 degrees from the storage position in FIG. 3, so that the charging terminal parts 51 and 55 rotate together with the rotating shaft 47. Will be located on the opposite side of the rectangular openings 49 and 53. Therefore, even if the spray of cleaning water ejected from the nozzle 5 is applied to the rotating shaft 47 through the rectangular openings 49 and 53, it does not reach the charging terminals 51 and 55, so that the deterioration of the charging terminals 51 and 55 is prevented. it can.

On the other hand, when the portable local cleaning device 41 is charged, only the nozzle 45 is positioned at the storage position shown in FIG. 3, and the charging terminals 51 and 55 are both rectangular openings 4.
It will face 9, 53. Therefore, the lid 47 is opened and the portable local cleaning device 41 is opened in the rectangular openings 49 and 53.
If the portable local cleaning device 41 is inserted from the side into the device storage space, the portable local cleaning device 41 is guided by the guide members 69 and 71 to reach the facing surface, and the charging terminal parts 51 and 55 are securely connected to the charging terminals 79 and 83. Then, charging is performed.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a portable local cleaning device according to still another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a charging device of the portable local cleaning device of FIG.

In the portable local cleaning device 91 shown in FIG. 5, a rectangular window portion 99 is provided at a position separated from the mounting portion of the nozzle 95 and its neighboring portion of the casing 93, and a pair of the rectangular window portion 99 is provided. The charging terminal portions 101 and 103 are provided in an exposed state. In addition, the rectangular window portion 99 is attached to a guide mechanism (not shown) formed on the edge of the rectangular window portion 99.
A lid 97 for covering the is fitted in a slidable state in the direction of the arrow. A handle 98 for sliding the lid 97 is formed on the lid 97.

The configuration other than the above is the same as the configuration of the portable local cleaning apparatus 1 shown in FIG.

On the other hand, in the charging device 111 shown in FIG.
A pair of charging terminals 1 for connecting to the charging terminal portions 101 and 103 of FIG. 5, respectively, on one of the pair of side walls facing each other.
15 and 117 are provided in a projecting manner, and on the other side wall, a gently inclined guide wall 119 for guiding the portable local cleaning device 91 obliquely downward in the charging device 111, and one end side fixed to this side wall and the other end side. Is provided with a spring member 121 that is in contact with the side wall through a through hole 123 formed in the gently inclined guide wall 119.

The configuration of the charging device 111 other than the above is the same as that of the charger 13 shown in FIG.
In addition, reference numerals 137 and 139 denote charging terminals 115 and 11 respectively.
7 is a wiring for connecting the charger 131 with the battery 7.

In the above structure, when the portable local cleaning device 91 is used with the cover terminals 97 covering the charging terminal parts 101 and 103, the spray of cleaning water ejected from the nozzle 95 is sprayed on the charging terminal parts. Since it is not applied to 101 and 103, deterioration of the charging terminal portions 101 and 103 can be prevented.

On the other hand, at the time of charging the portable local cleaning device 91, the portable local cleaning device 91 moves the side of the rectangular window 99 toward the charging terminal 115 with the nozzle 95 positioned at the storage position shown in FIG. , 117 is inserted into the storage space of the charging device 111 along the guide wall 119 with a gentle slope. Then, the charging terminals 115, 11
7, the protruding mount portion 116 pushes the grip 98, and the lid body 97 slides to expose the charging terminal portions 101 and 103. The portable local cleaning device 91 is pressed rightward in FIG. 6 by the elastic force of the spring member 121, and the pressing force causes the charging terminal portions 101 and 103 to move.
5, 117 is contacted. In this contact state, the elastic force of the spring member 121 causes the portable local cleaning device 9
1 is held while being inserted into the storage space of the charging device 111.

As described above, if the charging device 111 according to this embodiment is adopted, the charging terminal units 101 and 103 can be simply inserted by inserting the portable local cleaning device 91 into the charging device 111.
Since the charging terminals 115 and 117 can be reliably contacted with each other, the charging terminals 101 and 103 are connected to the charging terminals 115 and 117.
It is possible to save the trouble of aligning with 17, and the reliability of the contact is extremely high.

Although some embodiments of the present invention have been introduced above, the present invention can be implemented in various other modes. For example,
As a modification of the embodiment of FIG. 3, the charging terminals 51, 55 may be advanced / retracted according to the rotation of the nozzle. Further, the openings 49, 55 for the charging terminals are covered with a cut rubber pad, and the tip of the charging terminal on the charging device side is sharp, and this tip cuts into the break of the rubber pad and the charging terminal of the cleaning device. You may make it contact with.

[0038]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide the charging device suitable for the portable local cleaning device.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a portable local cleaning device which is easy to use.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a portable local cleaning apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a partial perspective view showing a charging device of the portable local cleaning device shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a partial perspective view showing a portable local cleaning device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a charging device of the portable local cleaning device shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a portable local cleaning device according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a cross-sectional view showing a charging device of the portable local cleaning device shown in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Portable Local Cleaning Device 7 Charging Terminal 9 Charging Terminal 13 Charging Device 15 Casing Body 21 Charger 23 Charging Terminal 25 Charging Terminal

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A portable local cleaning device having a built-in electric operating unit provided for cleaning a local area and a storage battery for supplying electric power to the electric operating unit, and having a charging terminal for charging the storage battery. In the charging device for carrying out the above, a storage box constituting a storage space for storing the portable local cleaning device, a charging terminal portion provided in the storage box so as to face the storage space, and the charging terminal portion, A charger for charging the portable local cleaning device through a connection with a charging terminal of the portable local cleaning device in the storage space, and a charger for the portable local cleaning device. 2. The charging device for a portable local cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein a guide member for guiding the portable local cleaning device to the charger side is provided in the storage space. Charging device for portable local cleaning device. 3. The charging device for a portable local cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein the charging terminal and the charger of the portable local cleaning device are housed in the storage space. A charging device for a portable local cleaning device, comprising an elastic member for urging the portable local cleaning device so as to maintain a contact state with a charging terminal portion. 4. A portable local cleaning device that is charged by being stored in a storage device equipped with a charger, and a device main body having a storage battery for supplying drive power to the portable local cleaning device. A mobile phone comprising: a charging terminal provided in the device body for charging the storage battery; and a shielding means for exposing the charging terminal to the outside of the device body and shielding the charging terminal from the outside. Local cleaning equipment. 5. The portable local cleaning apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the shielding means is a lid body that is detachably or removably attached to the apparatus body to cover the charging terminal. Portable local cleaning device. 6. The portable local cleaning device according to claim 4, further comprising a cleaning water jet nozzle that is mounted on the main body of the device so that it can be positioned at a use position and a storage position, and the shielding means has the charging terminal. A portable local part characterized in that the charging terminal is interlocked with the nozzle so that it is exposed to the outside of the apparatus main body at the storage position of the nozzle and hidden from the outside at the use position. Cleaning device.