JPS591600Y2 - gripping tool - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a gripping tool, and particularly to a gripping tool suitable for gripping a cleaning pad used for cleaning toilet bowls and the like.

Conventionally, various cleaning tools have been known for removing dirt from the inner surfaces of toilet bowls and the like.

For example, cleaning tools with a scrubbing brush, sponge, etc. fixed to the tip of the handle are widely used.

However, when using such fixed cleaning tools, the scrubbing brush and sponge must be thoroughly washed after cleaning, which is extremely unsanitary, and can also be used in the toilet. There is a problem with finding a place to accommodate them.

Therefore, the present applicant has previously disclosed a cleaning pad that can be held using a gripper and is disposable.

However, there is room for improvement in that the gripping tool used to hold the cleaning pad does not allow the cleaning pad to be attached or detached with one touch using only one hand.

This invention was created in view of the above circumstances,
The cleaning pad can be attached and detached with one touch, and
To provide a gripping tool that can curve a cleaning pad for easy cleaning.

Hereinafter, details of the present invention will be explained along with embodiments shown in the drawings.

In the figure, the reference numeral 1 indicates a gripping tool, which is generally formed in a V-shape.

As long as the material is an elastic material, synthetic resin, metal, or any other material can be selected.

The bent part 2 of this gripping tool 1 is a thin part so that it can be easily bent, and symmetrical gripping pieces 3,
4 in a row.

The tips of the gripping pieces 3 and 4 are each bent outward in a box shape, and as shown in FIG. Parts 5 and 6 are shown.

Two acute-angled pins 7.7 are provided on the inner side of the tip of each new bent portion 5, 6 at opposing positions, approximately perpendicular to the inner surface of the bent portion 5, 6, and within the same plane. and 8.8 protrusions.

Further, the cross-sectional shape of each of the holding pieces 3 and 4 is approximately T-shaped, as is clear from FIG. 6, and ribs 3 a and 4 a are provided protruding from the center portion of the outer surface over the entire length.

On the other hand, the upper end portions of each of the holding pieces 3 and 4 form handle portions 9 and 10, and the cross-sectional shape of this portion is approximately semicircular, as can be seen from FIG.

The ribs 3a, 4a start continuously from the handles 9, 10 and slope downwardly towards the tip of the bend 5.6.

Therefore, the inner surfaces of the clamping pieces 3 and 4 have bent portions 5 and 6 and a handle portion 9.
, 10 are flat surfaces.

Incidentally, a small cylindrical protrusion 11 projects from the inner surface of one of the handle portions 10 in the middle.

As shown in an enlarged view in FIG. 5, the protrusion 11 has a hollowed out portion 11a at its base, and protrudes in an inclined direction toward the bent portion 2, and its length is is handle part 1
This is approximately twice the thickness of 0.

A notch 1 is formed on the inclined side surface of the protrusion 11.
1b is formed.

As is clear from the cross-sectional view of FIG. 5, the shape of this notch 11b is such that the tip side of the protrusion 11 is a stepped portion 11C that is approximately perpendicular to the axis of the protrusion, and the other side is a step portion 11C that is approximately perpendicular to the axis of the protrusion. The slope 11b continues toward the base of the protrusion 11.

Note that the tip of the protrusion 11 is warhead-shaped.

In addition, a through hole 12 is bored through the other handle portion 9 at a position opposite to the protrusion 11 .

The size of the cross section of the through hole 12 is slightly larger than the size of the cross section of the protrusion 11, and a counterbore portion 12a is formed downward at the open end on the inner surface side of the handle portion 9.

By the way, the through hole 12 is perforated at right angles to the handle 9, and when the handles 9 and 10 approach each other in parallel, the axis 11 passes through the center of the base of the protrusion 11. is taken into consideration.

In the case of this embodiment, as is clear from the cross-sectional view in FIG. .

On the other hand, the one indicated by the reference numeral 13 is a cleaning pad, which is made by wrapping solidified crushed pulp or the like in paper with good water dispersibility made of short fibers and forming it into a short cylinder shape. Although it is relatively rigid, it softens when it absorbs moisture, allowing it to be cleaned without damaging the toilet bowl.

If the water is dumped into the water in the toilet bowl after cleaning is completed, it will be completely dispersed and will not clog drain pipes etc. during flushing.

It should be noted that in the above embodiment, the protrusion 1
1 adopts a structure in which it protrudes upward, that is, in an inclined direction toward the bent portion 2, but the present embodiment is not limited to this, and the bent portion 5, The cutout portion 11b may be inclined in six directions, and the notch portion 11b may be formed in the opposite direction to that in the above embodiment. It is formed in a bent state, one end of which is integrally fixed to the base of the bent part 5, and the other end is integrally fixed to the base of the bent part 6.

A gouged portion 14a is formed above the base of each of these pressing pieces 14 so that it can be easily bent, and a thin wall portion 14b is formed above the center portion so that it can be easily bent.

When the clamping pieces 3 and 4 are brought together, the tip of the pressing piece 14 reaches a position where it presses against the side surface of the cleaning pad 13, as shown in FIG.

Even when the clamping pieces 3 and 4 are in the open state, they maintain a V-shaped state toward the distal end of the gripping tool 1, as shown in FIG.

Next, a method of using this embodiment configured as above will be explained.

First, when not in use, it expands into a V-shape due to its own elasticity, as shown in FIG.

At this time, the tip of the protrusion 11 does not completely separate from the through hole 12, but remains fitted into the through hole 12.

In this state, if the cleaning pad 13 is placed between the pins 7.8 and the handles 9, 10 are squeezed and pressed, the clamping pieces 3, 4 and the bent portions 5, 6 will approach each other and the pins 7.8 The tip bites into both ends of the cleaning pad 13.

At this time, the protrusion 11 simultaneously passes through the through hole 12 and protrudes to the outside of the handle 9. When protruding, the protrusion 11 is displaced above the handle due to its own elasticity, and the step 11C moves toward the handle 9. The opening edge of the through hole 12 is locked.

As a result, the handle portions 9 and 10 are locked while remaining close to each other.

At the same time, the pressing piece 14 deforms into an acute V-shape and its tip presses the inner side surface of the cleaning pad 13.
As shown in the figure, the cleaning pad 13 is curved outward.

In this state, the cleaning pad 13 is applied to the inner surface of the toilet bowl and the dirt is removed while scrubbing.

At this time, since the cleaning pad 13 is curved outward, it is possible to reliably clean every corner along the curved surface of the inner surface of the toilet bowl.

When the cleaning operation is completed, by pushing the protrusion 11 protruding outward of the handle 9 toward the tip with your thumb or the like, the locking state by the stepped portion 11C is released and the gripping force is weakened. Then, the protrusion 11 is housed in the through hole 12 as shown in FIG.
The tip also leaves the cleaning pad 13.

The cleaning pad 13 that has come off the pins 7.8 can then be thrown into the toilet bowl.

As is clear from the above description, according to the present invention, a protrusion is provided inside one side of the handle of the gripping tool formed in a V-shape, a through hole is provided on the other side, and a step of the protrusion is provided. The cleaning pad is secured to the open end of the handle, and the cleaning pad is held by a V-shaped pressing piece provided at the tip and curved outward, making it easy to attach and remove the cleaning pad. This can be done with one touch, and the cleaning can be done reliably along the curved surface of the toilet bowl.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The figures illustrate one embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway front view in a clamped state, FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway front view in a released state, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view in a clamped state. Figure 4 is a side view, Figure 5 is a partially enlarged sectional view taken along line A-A in Figure 4, and Figure 6 is a side view of Figure 4.
It is an enlarged sectional view taken along the line BB in the figure. 1... Gripping tool, 2, 5.6... Bent part, 3, 4... Clamping piece, 7.8 pin, 9, 10.
...Handle, 11...Students, 11 C...
...Stepped portion, 12...Through hole, 13...
-Cleaning pad, 14... Pressing piece.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] It has clamping pieces 3 and 4 that are made of an elastic material and are formed symmetrically in a substantially V-shape and are always given elasticity in the direction in which the tips thereof open. has bent pieces 5 and 6 with a plurality of sharp pins 7 and 8 protruding from the inside thereof, and the upper parts of the clamping pieces 3 and 4 are used as handle parts 9 and 10, and one handle part 10 A protrusion 11 is provided on the inner surface of the handle in an upwardly or downwardly inclined state, and a protrusion 11 is provided on the other handle part 9.
A through hole 12 into which the protrusion 11 can be inserted is formed facing the protrusion 11 , and the notch 11 is formed on the upper or lower side surface of the protrusion 11 .
By providing b, a stepped portion 11C is formed on the tip side of the protrusion 11 almost perpendicular to the axis of the protrusion 11, and both ends thereof are integrally fixed inside the bases of the clamping pieces 5 and 6, respectively. At the same time, there is provided a pressing piece 14 which always faces toward the tip of the gripping tool in a V-shape, and the tip of the pressing piece 14 is attached to the pin 7.8.
A gripping tool characterized in that it is configured to press the inner side surface of the cleaning pad 13 held between the two, thereby bending the cleaning pad 13 outward.