JPS5925519Y2 - pipe cleaner - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] This invention relates to a so-called pipe cleaner that is used to remove dirt and the like that are clogged in drain pipes of washstands, sinks, etc.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as this type of tool, one is known that is equipped with a hook for catching dirt on the tip of a flexible linear body such as a wire.

According to this tool, debris clogged in the drain pipe can be removed by inserting a wire from above the clogged drain pipe with the hook first, hooking the hook onto the garbage, and then pulling out the wire. .

However, when the wire is pulled out, the water adhering to the wire splatters around, creating a dripping mess.

Further, the drainage water in a clogged drain pipe is often contaminated with dirt, etc., and the user's clothes may become soiled by the dirt attached to the wire and pulled up.

This invention was made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and aims to provide a pipe cleaner that eliminates the above-mentioned problems.

Hereinafter, embodiments of this invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

In FIG. 1, the overall construction of a pipe cleaner is shown.

The pipe cleaner consists of a wire 1 of a required length with a large-diameter portion 2 at the tip for dropping dirt, and a cylindrical guide 3 for guiding and holding the wire 1 to a predetermined length.

The large diameter portion 2 is formed by winding a wire or the like in a tapered spiral, and its base end is fixed to the tip of the wire 1.

In addition, a thumbscrew 5 is provided approximately at the center of the length of the cylindrical guide 3.
is screwed through the inside of the cylindrical guide 3.

When the thumbscrew 5 is screwed in, its tip presses the outer peripheral surface of the wire 1, and the wire 1 is fixed to the cylindrical guide 3.

Furthermore, a gripping handle 4 is provided at the upper end of the cylindrical guide 3.
is fixed.

A draining member 6 is attached to the lower end of the cylindrical guide 3.

As the detailed structure of the draining member 6 is shown in FIG. It is made of highly elastic material.

This draining member 6 has an inner circumferential surface elastically brought into close contact with the outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical guide 3, and is detachable.

The opening edge of the draining portion 6a uniformly protrudes inward, and its inner diameter is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the wire 1, so that it comes into close elastic contact with the circumferential surface of the wire 1. .

For example, when the outer diameter of the wire 1 is 5.5φ, the inner diameter of the draining portion 6a is made to be approximately 5φ.

In order to use this pipe cleaner to remove debris from a drain pipe, first fix the wire 1 to a predetermined length using the thumbscrew 5.

Then, insert the wire 1 into the drain pipe and poke out the garbage.

When the debris is removed by pushing it out of the pipe, the wire 1 is pulled up.

At this time, while holding the cylindrical guide 3 so that the draining member 6 is located near the insertion opening of the drain pipe, the thumbscrew 5 is loosened and only the wire 1 is pulled up.

Water and dirt attached to the wire 1 and pulled up are removed by the drainer 6a, so that the pulled wire 1 comes out from the upper part of the handle 4 in a clean state.

As explained above, the pipe cleaner according to this invention has a cylindrical draining member 6 made of an elastic material and having a draining portion 6a in the form of an inward protrusion that closely contacts the wire 1 at the lower end of the cylindrical guide 3. Since it is detachably attached, water and dirt attached to the wire 1 can be removed when the wire 1 is pulled up after removing dirt.

Therefore, after using the pipe cleaner, the surrounding area will not be soaked with water or the user's clothes will not be soiled.

In addition, since the draining member 6 is made of an elastic material, it can prevent breakage or damage to the washbasin or the like.Furthermore, since it can be detachably attached to the cylindrical guide 3, the draining part 6a It is convenient to be able to replace it when it wears out.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show an embodiment of this invention; FIG. 1 is a side view of a pipe cleaner partially cut away, and FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged sectional view showing the detailed structure of the draining member. 1...Wire, 2...Large diameter part, 3.
...Cylindrical guide, 6...Draining member, 6
a... Draining section.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A wire 1 of a required length with a large-diameter part 2 for dropping debris at the tip, a cylindrical guide 3 that guides the wire 1 vertically for a predetermined length and holds it at a desired position, and the cylindrical guide. 3. A pipe cleaner comprising a cylindrical draining member 6 made of an elastic material and having an inwardly projecting edge-shaped draining portion 6a which is detachably attached to the lower end of the pipe cleaner 3 and in close contact with the wire 1.