JPH08114483A - Spoon for measuring detergent - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide a spoon for measuring detergent simply and precisely by a method wherein, when a detergent for washing is to be measured so as to match the volume of a washing machine, the detergent is not adjusted so as to match the graduation of the spoon but only the detergent is scooped so as to remove any portion protruding from a surface level. CONSTITUTION: One or a plurality of steps 3, 4 are formed on the inner wall of a metering part 1, and inner bottom plates 5, 6 whose number and size are identical to those of the respective steps 5, 6 are attached separately.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a detergent measuring spoon in which the volume of a measuring portion can be adjusted.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when a laundry detergent is weighed in accordance with the capacity of a washing machine, it is general to weigh it in accordance with a scale displayed on an attached measuring spoon.

[0003]

With the conventional measuring spoon, it is troublesome to adjust the amount of the scooped detergent to match the target scale, and the scale is not suitable for dimly lit places or people with weak eyesight. It had the drawback of being difficult to see. The present invention
An object of the present invention is to provide a measuring spoon that can be simply and accurately weighed by simply scooping a detergent and scraping off the upper surface without adjusting the scale of the spoon.

[0004]

According to the present invention, a measuring spoon for laundry detergent comprising a measuring unit 1 and a handle 2 is provided with one or a plurality of steps 3 and 4 on the inner wall of the measuring unit 1 and separately. The inner bottom plates 5 and 6 having the same number, the same size, or a slightly larger size as the steps 3 and 4 are attached.

It is practically desirable that the number of stages 3 and 4 is about 2 or 3. The weighing unit 1 has a slope that opens upward,
The inner bottom plates 5 and 6 are preferably slightly larger than the measuring unit 1.

Fine irregularities are provided on the outer peripheries of the inner bottom plates 5 and 6 or on the inner wall surface of the measuring section 1.

On the measuring unit 1, the amount of detergent, the amount of laundry, or the capacity of the washing machine corresponding to the volume when the inner bottom plates 5 and 6 are not used is displayed. Similar to the inner bottom plates 5 and 6, the amount of detergent, the amount of laundry, or the capacity of the washing machine corresponding to the volume obtained when the inner bottom plates 5 and 6 are fitted into the weighing unit 1 is displayed.

[0008]

In the first use, one of the attached inner bottom plates 5 and 6 having the capacity closest to the capacity of the individual washing machine is selected and fitted into the weighing unit 1. Good. At the time of fitting, the inner bottom plates 5 and 6 are pushed down to the positions of the steps 3 and 4 with a finger along the gradient of the inner wall of the weighing unit 1. Once fitted, it will not come off easily due to the elasticity of the material and the unevenness provided on the outer peripheries of the inner bottom plates 5 and 6 or on the inner wall surface of the measuring section 1. When the capacity displayed on the weighing unit 1 is the closest, the inner bottom plates 5 and 6 are not used. In each subsequent use, if the detergent is scooped and the upper surface of the measuring unit 1 is rubbed off with a linear object, or simply with the index finger, the optimum amount of detergent for the washing machine can be obtained.

[0009]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. It is assumed that 1 gram of detergent is suitable for 1 liter of washing machine capacity. Assuming that the capacity of each type of commercially available washing machine is in the range of minimum 30 liters and maximum 55 liters, the measuring spoon can be set to any one of 30 grams, 40 grams and 50 grams.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the weighing section 1 is provided with two stages 3 and 4, and two large and small inner bottom plates 5 and 6 are attached thereto. 50 liters are displayed on the top surface of the bottom of the measuring unit 1, 40 liters are displayed on the inner bottom plate (small) 5, and 30 liters are displayed on the inner bottom plate (large) 6.

FIG. 3 shows a case where the inner bottom plates 5 and 6 are not used, and the volume of the measuring unit 1 corresponds to 50 grams of detergent and is used when the washing machine capacity is about 50 liters.

FIG. 4 shows the case where the inner bottom plate (small) 5 is used, and the volume of the measuring unit 1 corresponds to 40 grams of detergent and the capacity of the washing machine is about 40 liters.

FIG. 5 shows the case where the inner bottom plate (large) 6 is used, and the volume of the measuring unit 1 corresponds to 30 grams of detergent, and is used when the washing machine capacity is about 30 liters.

[0014]

According to the present invention, by simply fitting the inner bottom plate into the measuring portion at the time of first use, it is possible to perform accurate measurement with a simple operation thereafter. Furthermore, it can be expected to reduce waste and environmental pollution due to excessive use of detergent.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention. The state before inserting an inner bottom plate is shown.

FIG. 2 is a top view of the present invention. The state before inserting an inner bottom plate is shown.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the present invention. The state where the inner bottom plate is not used is shown.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the present invention. The state where the inner bottom plate (small) is fitted in the step (lower) is shown.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the present invention. The state where the inner bottom plate (large) is fitted in the step (upper) is shown.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Measuring unit 2 Handle 3 steps (bottom) 4 steps (top) 5 Inner bottom plate (small) 6 Inner bottom plate (large)

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A measuring spoon for laundry detergent comprising a measuring section (1) and a handle (2), wherein one or a plurality of steps (3, 4) are provided on the inner wall of the measuring section (1) and each of them is separately provided. A measuring spoon for detergent, which is provided with inner bottom plates (5, 6) of the same number, the same size or slightly larger than the steps (3, 4). 2. The detergent measuring spoon according to claim 1, wherein fine irregularities are provided on the outer periphery of the inner bottom plate (5, 6) or on the inner wall surface of the measuring section (1). 3. The amount of detergent, the amount of laundry, or the capacity of a washing machine corresponding to the respective volumes obtained when the inner bottom plates (5, 6) are not fitted into the weighing section (1) and when they are fitted. 2. The weighing unit (1) and each inner bottom plate (5, 6) are displayed.
Alternatively, the measuring spoon for detergent according to claim 2.