JPH08159695A - Tool and method for cleaning bath kettle - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To make a cleaning tool and method for a bath kettle for use in general purposes but not experts. CONSTITUTION: There are provided a body 1 for defining into a predetermined volume of the surroundings of port water holes C, D inside a bath B, each hole body communicated with a bath kettle and being opened in a wall surface of the bath B, a cleaning solution injection hole 2 provided in the upper part of the body 1, into which hole a cleaning solution is injected, and a seal part 3 provided on the side of the body 1 and making contact with the wall surface of the bath tab B.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a bath utensil cleaning tool and a cleaning method. More specifically, the present invention relates to a new bath basin cleaning tool suitable for cleaning a bath tub of a general household and a new bath tub cleaning method using the cleaning tool.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as means for cleaning a bath pot,
For example, the one shown in FIG. 5 is known.

The conventional means for cleaning a bath basin comprises a filter a for filtering scale and the like, a water pump b connected to the filter a for pressure-feeding a cleaning liquid, and communicating with the bath basin A and opening on the wall of the bathtub B respectively. Couplers c and d that are respectively seal-fitted to the created water discharge hole C and the water supply hole D, a water supply hose e that connects the water supply pump b and the coupler d that is seal-fitted to the water supply hole D, the filter a and the water discharge. A device consisting of a reflux hose f connecting a coupler c, which is seal-fitted into the hole C, is used. In this device, the cleaning liquid is pressure-injected from the water supply pump b through the water supply hose e and the coupler d to the water inlet hole D, the bath kettle A, and the water outlet hole C to adhere to the water inlet hole D, the bath tank A, and the water outlet hole C. The water stains are removed, and the cleaning liquid mixed with the water stains is discharged from the water outlet hole C to cause the filter a to flow back through the coupler c and the reflux hose f, and the filter a removes the water stains from the cleaning liquid. is there. It should be noted that in this device, the cleaning liquid can be saved by recirculating the cleaning liquid that has been filtered and removed such as scales.

[0004] In such a conventional means for cleaning a bathtub, since a device used is complicated, large and expensive, and a device for cleaning work is troublesome, etc. Can be easily implemented, but there is a problem that ordinary people cannot easily implement.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and provides a bath-bath cleaning tool suitable for use by an ordinary person, not a specialist, and a bath-bath cleaning tool. An object of the present invention is to provide a simple method for cleaning a bath pot used.

[0006]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the bath utensil cleaning tool according to the present invention is, as described in claim 1, connected to the bath utensil and opened and closed in the wall surface of the bathtub. A main body that divides the inside of the bath into a constant volume around the inside of the bath, a cleaning liquid inlet provided in the upper part of the main body for injecting the cleaning liquid, and a side wall of the main body that abuts the wall surface of the bath. A means comprising a seal portion is adopted. Further, as described in claim 2, in the cleaning tool for bath tub according to claim 1, a means characterized in that the seal portion is provided with a suction cup structure is adopted.

Further, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a method for cleaning a bathtub according to the present invention has the following features.
After using the cleaning tool for a bathtub according to claim 1 or 2, the seal part is brought into contact with the wall surface of the bathtub to inject the cleaning solution from the cleaning solution inlet, and the cleaning solution is filled from the bathtub to the inside of the main body section. The method of igniting the bath pot to heat and circulate the cleaning liquid is adopted.

[0008]

According to the above-mentioned means, in the first aspect, the main body portion,
Since it has a structure such as a cleaning liquid injection port and a seal part that has an upper open container that is split into two parts, the structure is simple, compact, and inexpensive to manufacture, so it is suitable for use by ordinary people rather than specialists. The problem of providing the cleaning tool of is solved.

Further, in the second aspect, in the operation of the first aspect, the suction cup structure facilitates the contact with the wall surface of the bathtub.

Further, in the third aspect of the present invention, since the cleaning tool for the bathtub of the first or second aspect is put around the water inlet / outlet to inject the cleaning liquid and the bathtub is ignited, the cleaning work can be performed. Since the device is simple, the problem of providing a simple bath kettle cleaning method using the bath utensil cleaning tool described above is solved.

[0011]

EXAMPLES Examples of a bath utensil cleaning tool and a cleaning method according to the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

1 and 2 show a first embodiment of a bath utensil cleaning tool and a cleaning method according to the present invention.

In this embodiment, the bathtub B is connected to the bathtub A and the bathtub B is connected.
This is adapted to the case where the water outlet hole C and the water inlet hole D respectively opened on the wall surface of 1 are formed by one hole.

The single water discharge hole C and the water discharge hole D used in this embodiment have a double pipe structure including an inner water discharge pipe Ca and an outer water discharge pipe Da. The water outlet pipe Ca and the water inlet pipe Da are packed F in a cover E projecting from the wall surface of the bathtub B where the water outlet Cb and the water inlet Db are opened.
They are fitted and assembled through each other.

First, the structure of a first embodiment of the bath utensil cleaning tool according to the present invention will be described.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the cup is divided into two parts, and the main body 1, the cleaning liquid inlet 2, the seal 3, and the handle 4 are simple and small in size. It consists of Therefore, it can be manufactured inexpensively and easily.

The body portion 1 is formed by opening the top and side portions and closing the bottom portion 11 like a cup divided in two in the vertical direction. Therefore, in the inside of the main body 1, the water discharge hole C and the water discharge hole D are provided.
The space 12 having a constant volume of such a size as to cover the space is incompletely partitioned. There is no particular restriction on the material of the main body 1, and it is preferable to mold the main body 1 with a synthetic resin material in terms of manufacturing cost and the like.

The cleaning liquid inlet 2 is a portion into which the cleaning liquid W is injected, and the open upper portion of the main body 1 is used as it is.

The seal portion 3 is a portion that comes into contact with the wall surface of the bathtub B, and the end surface 31 of the open side portion of the main body portion 1.
The packing 32 is attached to.

The handle 4 serves as a portion to be photographed and supported by a hand, and is attached to a side portion of the main body portion 1 opposite to the seal portion 3.

Next, a first embodiment of the method for cleaning a bathtub according to the present invention will be described based on an example of use of the first embodiment of the cleaning tool for a bathtub according to the present invention.

When using this embodiment, the hand grip 4
Is taken, the main body 1 is lifted with the cleaning liquid inlet 2 facing upward, and the sealing portion 3 is put on the water outlet hole C and the water inlet hole D so as to contact the wall surface of the bathtub B. Then, the cleaning liquid W is injected from the cleaning liquid inlet 2 until the water outlet hole C and the water inlet hole D are hidden, and the main body 1 is discharged from the bathtub A through the water outlet hole C and the water inlet hole D.
The space 12 is filled with the cleaning liquid W (see FIG. 2).

At this time, the handle 4 is photographed and the main body 1
When the cleaning liquid W is pressed against the wall surface of the bathtub B, the packing 32 of the seal portion 3 is crushed and closely adhered to the wall surface of the bathtub B.
No liquid leakage will occur.

Then, the bath pot A is ignited to heat the cleaning liquid W. The cleaning liquid W heated in the bath pot A has a water discharge hole C.
Is discharged from the space 12 of the main body 1 into the water inlet D from the space 12 of the main body 1, reheated in the bathtub A, and circulated.

By the circulation of the cleaning liquid W, water stains and the like adhering to the bath pot A, the water outlet hole C, and the water inlet hole D are peeled off.

After the cleaning liquid W is circulated, the bath heater A is extinguished in about 1 to 2 minutes thereafter. After that, the cleaning liquid W is heated and circulated by the residual heat for a while.

After that, when the circulation of the cleaning liquid W is almost stopped, the pressing of the main body 1 against the wall surface of the bathtub B is released, and the seal portion 3 is separated from the wall surface of the bathtub B.

When the seal portion 3 is detached from the wall surface of the bathtub B, the cleaning liquid W flows out into the bathtub B. Therefore,
Water is sprayed onto the water outlet hole C and the water inlet hole D with a hose or the like to wash away the bath kettle A, the water outlet hole C, and the water inlet hole D, and subsequently the bathtub B.

It should be noted that the cleaning tool for the bath pot after use is washed and stored, but it is convenient because it is small and lightweight.

According to this embodiment, since the circulation system of the cleaning liquid W is shorter than that of the above-mentioned conventional example, the amount of the cleaning liquid W is small. Further, since there is no complicated connection or the like of various devices, it can be easily cleaned in a short time.

FIGS. 3 and 4 show a second embodiment of the bath utensil cleaning tool and cleaning method according to the present invention.

In this embodiment, a bathtub B communicating with the bath pot A is used.
The water discharge hole C and the water entrance hole D respectively opened on the wall surface of the above are adapted to be composed of two separate holes.

The main body 1 of this embodiment has a long vertical length H (see FIG. 3) so as to cover both the water discharge hole C and the water discharge hole D. If the vertical length H of the main body 1 is made to have a margin, it is possible to deal with the case where the vertical positions of the water outlet hole C and the water inlet hole D are misaligned as shown in FIG. Then, the filter 5 is provided at an arbitrary position (the central portion in FIGS. 3 and 4) above the water inlet hole D and below the water outlet hole C. Due to the presence of the filter 5, water stains and the like discharged from the water outlet hole C accumulate on the filter 5, and only the cleaning liquid is filtered and enters the water inlet hole D again.

As described above, in addition to the illustrated embodiment, the seal portion 3
The packing 32 itself may be provided with a suction cup structure, or a suction cup may be attached to the packing 32 or the like. According to this embodiment, the displacement of the main body 1 is prevented and the contact of the bathtub B with the wall surface is ensured.

Further, it is possible to adopt an embodiment in which the main body 1 is provided with elasticity so that it can be deformed by pressing. According to this embodiment, a pulsating wave is formed in the cleaning liquid W that circulates by pressing the main body portion 1 and it is possible to assist the peeling of scale and the like.

Further, it is possible to provide an embodiment in which the main body 1 is provided with a water-soluble cleaning agent and only water is injected from the cleaning solution injection port 2 for use. According to this example,
It can be disposable.

[0037]

As described above, the bath utensil cleaning tool according to the present invention has a simple structure, is small in size, and is manufactured at low cost in common with claims 1 and 2; therefore, it is suitable for use by the general public. is there.

Further, since it has a small size and a light weight in common with claims 1 and 2, there is an effect that it is convenient for storage after use.

Further, as only in claim 2, there is an effect that the displacement of the main body is prevented and the contact with the wall surface of the bathtub is surely made.

Further, the method for cleaning a bathtub according to the present invention does not require a complicated connection or the like for various devices and the like, so that there is an effect that cleaning can be performed easily in a short time.

Further, since the circulation system of the cleaning water is shortened, the cleaning liquid can be saved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of a bath utensil cleaning tool and a cleaning method according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the use state of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing a second embodiment of a bath utensil cleaning tool and a cleaning method according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing a modified use example of FIG.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 main body 2 cleaning liquid inlet 3 seal part A bath kettle B bath C water outlet (water inlet / outlet) D water inlet (water inlet / outlet) W cleaning liquid

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A body part for partitioning a periphery of a water inlet / outlet hole opened on a wall surface of a bathtub on the inner side of the bathtub into a constant volume, which is communicated with a bathtub, and a cleaning liquid which is provided on an upper part of the body and into which a cleaning liquid is injected. A bath utensil cleaning tool comprising an inlet and a seal portion provided on a side portion of a main body portion and in contact with a wall surface of a bathtub. 2. The bath utensil cleaning tool according to claim 1,
A bath utensil cleaning tool having a suction cup structure in the seal portion. 3. The cleaning liquid for bath tubs according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the sealing portion is brought into contact with the wall surface of the bath tub to inject the cleaning liquid from the cleaning liquid inlet, and the cleaning liquid extends from the bath basin to the inside of the main body. After cleaning the bath, the bath is ignited to heat and circulate the washing liquid.