JPH10295972A - Partially washing cleaning device for clothing or the like - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To clean even clothing of a delicate raw material without damaging cloth by providing a brush part and a cleaning device main body to vibrate the brush part, and performing cleaning processing by applying a tip part of the brush part to the clothing in a condition where the brush part is vibrated in the bristle implanted direction. SOLUTION: A cleaning device main body 1 is constituted by enclosing a motor 2 and a dry battery 3, and an unbalance weight 5 is pressed in and fixed to a shaft 4 of the motor 2, and vibration generated by rotation of this unbalance weight 5 is transmitted to the cleaning device main body 1. A brush part 6 is formed by implanting bristles in the cleaning device main body 1, and the brush part 6 is vibrated in the bristle implanted direction by vibration generated by driving of the motor 2. When it is used, a tip part 7 of the brush part 6 is applied to a partially stained part of a washing object, and the motor 2 is driven, and joining of a binder stain (a particle stain and a stain such as sebum joined to fiber) is cut by vibrating the brush part 6 in the bristle implanted direction, and a partial stain is removed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a partial washing and cleaning apparatus for partially washing clothes and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, this kind of partial washing and cleaning apparatus has been configured as shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the configuration will be described.

[0003] As shown in the figure, a brush body 3 rotated by a motor 34 is provided at a rear portion of a clothes input port 33 of a washing machine main body 32.
5 and a clothes support base 36 provided below the brush body 35.
Between, the laundry (clothing) 37 that is partially soiled,
The washing | cleaning was carried out by moving the to-be-washed object 37 right and left. Detergent is applied to the soiled portion of the laundry 37 in advance, and the laundry 37 is brushed as described above.
Partial washing is performed by the rubbing action of the rotation of.

[0004]

In such a conventional structure, the rotation of the brush body 35 rubs the clothes, thereby causing cloth damage on the surface of the clothes, and is especially unsuitable for clothes made of delicate material. In addition, the rotation of the brush body 35 scatters the detergent and stains the surroundings of the washing machine, and the detergent adheres to the hand, causing trouble in operation. Further, the processing time for removing the partial stains also takes a long time, which requires time and effort.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is intended to gently remove stains on clothes, to wash delicate materials without damaging the cloth, to treat partial stains and stains, and to improve the operability. It is an object.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention comprises a brush portion, and a cleaning device main body for vibrating the brush portion, wherein the brush portion is vibrated in a direction in which the brush portion is implanted. A cleaning process is performed by contacting the tip of the brush section with clothing.

As a result, since the washing is mainly performed by vibration as a partial washing process, dirt is easily removed from the clothes, and the delicate material can be washed without damaging the cloth. In addition, partial stains can be washed.

[0008]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a brush unit, and a cleaning device main body for vibrating the brush unit, wherein the brush unit is vibrated in a direction in which the brush unit is implanted. It is configured so that the cleaning process is performed by applying the tip of the brush portion to clothing, and the brush portion is vibrated,
Vibration applied to the laundry (clothing) breaks the binding of binder dirt (particle dirt and dirt such as sebum tied to the fiber) attached to the clothing, and can partially remove dirt, especially for delicate materials. The cloth can be washed without damage.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a spatula formed by a plurality of ribs, and a cleaning device main body for vibrating the spatula, wherein the spatula is vibrated in a longitudinal direction of the rib,
The cleaning process is performed by applying the tip of the spatula portion to clothing, and the tip of the spatula portion is vibrated to cause binder dirt attached to the clothing (particle dirt and dirt such as sebum tied to the fiber). Can be cut to remove partial stains, and by moving the spatula to push out the stains on the clothing surface, stubborn stains can be removed.

[0010] According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the present invention, a brush portion and a spatula portion are provided along with the cleaning device main body, and the brush portion and the spatula portion are vibrated so that the clothes It is designed so that the brush part and the spatula part can be used at the same time in the same cleaning device main body, so that the delicate material part and the normal material part, and those with light stains can be used. How to apply terrible things to clothing can be used freely, enabling efficient work.

[0011] The invention described in claim 4 is the above-mentioned claim 1-
In the invention described in Item 3, the amplitude of the brush portion or the spatula portion is set to 50 μ or more, and the frequency is set to 30 Hz or more. With the vibration given, the binder dirt attached to the clothes (particle dirt and dirt such as sebum which is tied to the fiber) is cut off, and the lower limit of effective cleaning for partial dirt on the clothes can be guaranteed, and it is efficient. In addition, a stable cleaning action can be obtained.

[0012] The invention described in claim 5 is the above-mentioned invention.
In the invention described in 4, the cleaning device main body includes: a motor;
An unbalanced weight fixed to the rotating shaft of the motor, and by rotating the unbalanced weight, vibration is transmitted to the brush portion or the spatula portion. It is provided in a direction substantially perpendicular to the rotation axis, and vibration obtained by rotation of the unbalanced weight can be efficiently transmitted to the brush portion or the spatula portion, and the cleaning effect can be enhanced.

[0013] The invention described in claim 6 is the above-mentioned claim 1-
In the invention described in Item 5, the cleaning device main body is configured to be attachable to a vicinity of a clothes input port at an upper portion of the washing machine main body so that a brush portion is substantially upward, and a clothes input port at an upper portion of the washing machine main body. It can be easily washed on the main body of the washing machine by attaching it to the vicinity and covering the clothing with the brush from above.Also, the detergent and dirt are used at the bottom of the clothing slot at the same time. It can be dropped into the washed washing tub, and the usability can be improved.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the sixth aspect of the present invention, the brush portion is vibrated only when the cleaning device main body is pressed downward, so that the clothing is cleaned. The brush part can be automatically vibrated just by touching it, and the partial washing process can be performed by simple operation. In addition, since power is applied only at the time of partial washing due to vibration, the use is minimized and energy is saved. Furthermore, a power supply using a dry battery can provide a dry battery life of about twice or more.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the sixth aspect of the present invention, the main body of the washing device is configured to be detachably mounted near the clothes input port on the upper portion of the main body of the washing machine. Partial washing can be performed anywhere with the cleaning device itself, so it can be treated even with spot-like stains or stains on it, or work in a washroom, etc. Range can be expanded,
The usability becomes very good.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the first aspect of the present invention.
8. The invention according to claim 8, further comprising a first member in which the brush portion is planted, and a second member in which the brush portion and the spatula portion are integrally formed, and wherein the first member or the second member is cleaned. It is configured to be removably attachable to the device main body, and can be freely used by freely exchanging the first member or the second member each time. According to the purpose of the user, For example, the first member is mainly used when there is a lot of delicate material garments, and the second member is free to use depending on how to apply the delicate material portion and the ordinary material portion, or the light and dirty ones to the clothing. It can be operated on its own and efficient work is possible. Further, when the brush part is worn out, it can be replaced and the first member can clean the main body of the cleaning device.

[0017]

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

(Embodiment 1) As shown in FIG. 1, a cleaning device main body 1 includes a motor 2 and a dry battery 3 as a power supply. The unbalanced weight 5 is press-fitted and fixed to the shaft 4 of the motor 2, and the vibration in the direction of arrow A is transmitted to the cleaning main body 1 by the rotation of the unbalanced weight 5. Brush part 6
Are brushed in the main body 1 of the cleaning device, and the brush portion 6 vibrates in the flocking direction B by the vibration in the direction of arrow A.

The operation of the above configuration will now be described.
As shown in (1), the brush 7 is vibrated in the flocking direction B by rotating the motor 2 by rotating the motor 2 by applying the tip 7 of the brush 6 to the partially soiled portion of the laundry (clothes). Then, a cleaning process is performed.

Next, the mechanism of the cleaning action will be described with reference to FIG. The particle stain 9 between the fibers 8 and on the surface is in a state of being bound to the binder stain 10 (stain such as sebum and the like that binds to the particle stain and the fiber). First, the detergent 11 is applied to the partially stained portion. However, since the binding of the binder stain 10 is not completely broken by the application of the detergent, vibration is applied to the fiber surface with the tip portion 7 of the vibrated brush portion 6 to thereby remove the binder stain. 10 can be broken, so that partial dirt can be removed.

In addition, when normal washing is carried out by washing and stirring after the partial washing treatment, the particle dirt 9 is completely diffused into the washing water and is treated as a drainage liquid, so that the conventional washing is difficult. Can be completely removed, and the washing time can be reduced from the time corresponding to the partial stain to a light soiling process, so that the time can be reduced.

Further, the tip portion 7 of the vibrated brush portion 6
Is subjected to a tapping vibration against the fiber surface, so that the delicate material can be washed without damaging the cloth. Further, by the tapping vibration of the tip portion 7 of the brush portion 6, partial stains and stains can be cleaned.

(Embodiment 2) As shown in FIG.
Numeral 2 is formed of a plurality of ribs 13 and is provided on a cleaning device main body 14 in which a motor 2 and a dry battery 3 as a power supply are housed.
Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. The tip 15 of the spatula 12 is applied to a partially soiled portion of the laundry (clothing), the motor 2 is rotated, and the unbalanced weight 5 is rotated.
By rotating the spatula part 12, the spatula part 12 is vibrated in the longitudinal direction C of the rib 13, and the tip part 15 of the spatula part 13 is applied to the partially soiled part of the clothing to vibrate the clothing, thereby cutting off the binding of the binder dirt attached to the clothing. Thereby, partial dirt can be removed. In addition, spatula work can be performed so that dirt on the clothing surface is simultaneously pushed out by the spatula portion 12, and stubborn dirt can be removed.

(Embodiment 3) As shown in FIG. 5, the cleaning device main body 16 is provided with a brush portion 6 and a spatula portion 12 including a plurality of ribs 13 and vibrates the brush portion 6 and the spatula portion 12. The washing process is performed by contacting the clothes.
Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. The motor 2 is rotated, and the brush portion 6 and the spatula portion 12 are vibrated by the rotation of the unbalanced weight 5 so that the brush portion 6 and the spatula portion 12 are brought into contact with the partially soiled portion of the laundry (clothes). Is vibrated to break the binding of the binder stains adhered to the clothes, whereby partial stains can be removed. Since the brush unit 6 and the spatula unit 12 can be used separately at the same time in the cleaning device body 16,
How to apply the delicate material part and the ordinary material part, or the light and terrible ones to the clothing, can be used freely, and efficient work is possible.

(Embodiment 4) The amplitude of the brush part 6 or the spatula part 12 in FIG. 1, FIG. 4 or FIG. 5 is set to 50 μ or more and the frequency is set to 30 Hz or more. Other configurations are the same as those of the first to third embodiments.

The operation of the above construction will be described. The amplitude when the brush section 6 or the spatula section 12 is vibrated is plotted on the horizontal axis, and the vibration applied to the laundry (clothes) causes the binder stains (particles) adhered to the clothes. FIG. 6 shows the cleaning rate when the dirt and the dirt such as sebum and the like tied to the fiber are cut off and the partial dirt of the garment is removed on the vertical axis. The same applies when the frequency of the brush unit 6 or the spatula unit 12 is plotted on the horizontal axis.

Therefore, the brush 6 or the spatula 12
With an amplitude of 50μ or more and a frequency of 30Hz
By doing so, an efficient and stable cleaning action can be obtained.

(Embodiment 5) As shown in FIG.
The rotation of the unbalanced weight 5 fixed to the rotating shaft 4 of the first member causes the brush portion 6 and the spatula portion 12 to vibrate,
And the rib direction Y of the spatula portion 12 are provided in a direction substantially perpendicular to the rotation axis O of the motor 2. Other configurations are the same as those in the first to fourth embodiments.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. By setting the flocking direction X of the brush portion 6 and the rib direction Y of the spatula portion 12 in a direction substantially orthogonal to the rotation axis O of the motor 2, the rotation of the unbalanced weight 5 can be reduced. The obtained vibration can be efficiently transmitted to the brush part 6 or the spatula part 12,
The cleaning effect can be enhanced.

(Embodiment 6) As shown in FIG. 8, the cleaning device main body 17 is configured to be mountable near the clothes input port 19 on the upper part of the washing machine main body 18. When attached to the washing machine main body 18, at least the brush part 6 is arranged to be substantially upward. Other configurations are the same as those in the first to fifth embodiments.

The operation of the above construction will be described. By applying the laundry 6 (clothing) 20 to the brush section 6 so as to cover it from above, the partial washing can be easily performed on the washing machine main body 18, and the detergent liquid used can be used. Dirty liquid and clothing inlet 1 at the same time
9 can be dropped into the washing tub 21 disposed at the lower portion of the washing machine 9, and a partial washing operation that is hygienic and easy to use can be performed.

(Embodiment 7) As shown in FIG. 9, the cleaning device main body 22 is attached to the washing machine main body 18 so as to be movable around a support shaft 23. The switch 24 is connected between the motor 2 and the dry battery 3 and is configured to be turned on when the cleaning device main body 22 is pressed downward. Other configurations are the same as those of the sixth embodiment.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. When the object to be cleaned (clothing) is applied to the brush unit 6 provided on the cleaning device main body 22, when the brush unit 6 of the cleaning device main body 22 is pushed downward in the direction of arrow D, The cleaning device main body 22 moves around the support shaft 23 in the direction of arrow E, and the switch 24 is turned on. Therefore, the cleaning process can be performed by rotating the motor 2 and vibrating the brush unit 6 in the flocking direction.

For this reason, the cleaning process can be performed by simple operation, and since power is applied only during the partial cleaning due to vibration, a necessary minimum power is used and energy is saved.
Furthermore, a power supply of a dry cell specification can provide a dry cell life of about twice or more.

(Embodiment 8) As shown in FIG. 10, the washing machine main body 18 is provided with a storage section 26 for storing the cleaning apparatus main body 25 in the vicinity of the upper clothes input port 19 so that the cleaning apparatus main body 25 can be attached and detached. Make up. Guide grooves 28 for guiding guide pins 27 provided on both sides of the cleaning device main body 25 are provided on both side surfaces of the storage section 26, and serve as guides for attaching and detaching the cleaning device body 25. Other configurations are the same as those of the sixth or seventh embodiment.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. When the cleaning device main body 25 is mounted on the washing machine main body 18 to perform partial cleaning, the guide pins 27 provided on both side surfaces of the cleaning device main body 25 are guided by the guide grooves of the storage portion 26. By attaching the washing machine (clothing) 20 to the storage unit 26 along the line 28 and covering the washing object (clothing) 20 from above, the partial washing process can be easily performed on the main body 18 of the washing machine.

Further, the washing device main body 25 is connected to the washing machine main body 18.
By detaching from, it is possible to perform partial washing by itself, and it is possible to perform washing treatment anywhere, so that it can be treated even with spot-like stains, stains, etc. And the like, the work range can be widened, and the usability becomes very good.

(Embodiment 9) As shown in FIG. 11, the first member 29 has a brush portion 6 planted therein, and the second member 30 has
Has the brush part 6 and the spatula part 12 integrally formed. The first member 29 and the second member 30 are configured to be detachably attached to the cleaning device main body 31.
Other configurations are the same as those of the first to eighth embodiments.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. When the laundry (clothing) is partially washed, the first member 29 and the second member 30 can be freely exchanged each time, so that they can be used properly. Therefore, depending on the purpose of the user, for example, the first member 29 is mainly used when there is a lot of delicate material clothing, and the second member 30 is used as a delicate material portion and a normal material portion, or a lightly soiled material portion. How to put terrible things on clothes can be used freely, and efficient work is possible. The brush member 6 can be replaced when worn out, and the first member 29 can clean the cleaning device body 31.

[0042]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a brush unit and a cleaning device main body that vibrates the brush unit are provided, and the brush unit is moved in the direction in which the brush unit is implanted. Since the cleaning process is performed by vibrating and applying the tip of the brush portion to the clothing, the brush portion is vibrated, and the vibration applied to the laundry (clothes) causes binder stains ( The bond between the particle stain and the stain such as sebum which is bound to the fiber can be cut off, and the partial stain can be removed. In particular, the delicate material can be washed without damaging the cloth. In addition, since it was possible to completely remove the partial stains that were difficult in the past, the washing time can be reduced from the time according to the partial stains to the light stain process, so that the time can be shortened, and the tip of the vibrated brush part can be reduced. Since the portion is subjected to a tapping vibration with respect to the fiber surface, the delicate material can be cleaned without damaging the cloth. The tapping vibration of the tip of the brush portion can also clean a partial stain.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a spatula formed by a plurality of ribs, and a cleaning device main body for vibrating the spatula, wherein the spatula is vibrated in the longitudinal direction of the rib. Since the washing process is performed by applying the tip of the spatula to the clothing, the tip of the spatula is vibrated,
By cutting off the binding of binder stains (stains such as sebum tied to particles and fibers) attached to clothing, partial stains can be removed, and by moving the spatula to push out the stains on the clothing surface , Can remove stubborn dirt.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the brush unit and the spatula unit are provided in the main body of the cleaning device, and the brush unit and the spatula unit are vibrated so that the brush unit and the spatula unit are brought into contact with clothing to perform the cleaning process. Because it is composed, the brush unit and the spatula unit can be used at the same time in the same cleaning device main body, so how to apply the delicate material part and the ordinary material part, or the light and dirty ones to clothing, It can be used freely, and efficient work is possible.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the amplitude of the brush or the spatula is set to 50 μ or more and the frequency is set to 30 Hz or more, the brush or the spatula is vibrated. The vibration applied to the laundry (clothing) breaks the binding of binder dirt (particle dirt and dirt such as sebum tied to the fiber) attached to the clothing, and guarantees the lower limit of effective cleaning for partial dirt on clothing. And an efficient and stable cleaning action can be obtained.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the cleaning device main body includes the motor and the unbalanced weight fixed to the rotating shaft of the motor, and the rotation of the unbalanced weight causes the brush or the spatula to rotate. Vibration is transmitted to the part, the flocking direction of the brush part or the rib direction of the spatula part is provided in a direction substantially orthogonal to the rotation axis of the motor, so that the vibration obtained from the rotation of the unbalanced weight,
It can be efficiently transmitted to the brush or spatula,
The cleaning effect can be enhanced.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, since the cleaning device main body is configured to be attachable to the upper portion of the washing machine main body in the vicinity of the clothes input port so that the brush portion is substantially upward,
Attaching the clothes to the top of the washing machine near the clothing slot and covering the clothes from above with the brush allows you to easily perform a partial washing process on the washing machine body, and also removes the detergent solution and dirt solution used. At the same time, it can be dropped into the washing tub arranged below the clothes input port, and the usability can be improved.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the brush portion is vibrated only when the cleaning device main body is pressed downward, so that the brush is automatically applied only by touching the clothes to the cleaning device main body. The part can be vibrated, and partial washing can be performed with simple operation. In addition, since power is applied only at the time of partial washing due to vibration, the use is minimized and energy is saved. Furthermore, a power supply using a dry battery can provide a dry battery life of about twice or more.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, since the cleaning device main body is configured to be removably mounted near the clothes input port on the upper portion of the washing machine main body, the cleaning device main body can be used anywhere. Partial washing can be performed even in places, so it can be treated even with spot-like stains and stains on, especially in washrooms, etc. Will be very good.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the first member in which the brush portion is planted, and the second member in which the brush portion and the spatula portion are integrally formed. The second member or the second member can be detachably mounted on the main body of the cleaning apparatus. Therefore, the first member or the second member can be freely used by replacing the first member or the second member as needed. Depending on the purpose of the person, for example, the first member is used mainly when there is a lot of delicate material clothes, and the second member is a delicate material portion and a normal material portion, or a lightly soiled and terrible one. Depending on how you apply it, you can freely operate it and work efficiently. Further, when the brush part is worn out, it can be replaced and the first member can clean the main body of the cleaning device.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional view of an apparatus for partially washing and cleaning clothes and the like according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a partial washing state of the partial washing and cleaning device.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing a mechanism of a cleaning action of the partial cleaning / cleaning apparatus.

FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view of the apparatus for partially washing and cleaning clothes and the like according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of an apparatus for partially washing and cleaning clothes and the like according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a characteristic diagram of an apparatus for partially washing and cleaning clothes and the like according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a side sectional view of an apparatus for partially washing and cleaning clothes and the like according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a state in which the apparatus for partially washing clothes or the like according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention is mounted on a washing machine main body.

FIG. 9 is a sectional view of an apparatus for partially washing and cleaning clothes and the like according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which an apparatus for partially washing clothes or the like according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention is mounted on a washing machine main body.

FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of a partial washing apparatus for washing clothes and the like according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a state in which a conventional partial washing and washing device for clothes or the like is mounted on a washing machine main body.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Cleaning device main body 6 Brush part 7 Tip part

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Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A cleaning device comprising: a brush unit; and a cleaning device main body that vibrates the brush unit. The cleaning unit vibrates the brush unit in a flocking direction of the brush unit, and performs a cleaning process by applying a tip end of the brush unit to clothing. For partially washing clothes and the like configured as described above. 2. A spatula formed by a plurality of ribs, and a cleaning device main body for vibrating the spatula, wherein the spatula is vibrated in a longitudinal direction of the rib, and a tip of the spatula is applied to clothing. Cleaning device for partially washing clothes and the like configured to perform a washing process. 3. A garment or the like according to claim 1, wherein a brush portion and a spatula portion are provided in the cleaning device main body, and the brush portion and the spatula portion are vibrated so as to be applied to the garment to perform a cleaning process. Partial washing and cleaning equipment. 4. The amplitude of a brush portion or a spatula portion is 50 μm.
The apparatus for partially washing clothes or the like according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the frequency is set to 30 Hz or more. 5. The cleaning device main body includes a motor and an unbalanced weight fixed to a rotation shaft of the motor, and the rotation of the unbalanced weight causes vibration to be transmitted to a brush portion or a spatula portion. The partial washing and washing device for clothes or the like according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a flocking direction or a rib direction of the spatula portion is provided in a direction substantially orthogonal to a rotation axis of the motor. 6. The garment or the like according to claim 1, wherein the main body of the washing device is configured to be attachable to a vicinity of a garment inlet of an upper part of the main body of the washing machine such that a brush portion is substantially upward. Partial washing and cleaning equipment. 7. The apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the brush portion is vibrated only when the main body of the cleaning device is pressed downward. 8. The apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the cleaning device main body is configured to be detachably mounted in the vicinity of a clothing slot at an upper portion of the washing machine main body. 9. A cleaning apparatus main body, comprising: a first member having a brush portion planted therein; and a second member having a brush portion and a spatula portion integrally formed. 9. The apparatus for partially washing clothes according to claim 1, wherein the apparatus is configured to be detachably attached to the apparatus.