JPS62186980A - Matsuto cleaner - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Application Field 1] The present invention relates to a mat cleaner for cleaning mats of automobiles, etc. at gas stations and the like.

[Prior Art] Such cleaners are widely used, but because the current cleaners use a method of washing away dirt with water and a brush, they are difficult to clean deep inside the bristles of long-pile mats that have become popular recently. It is not possible to remove dirt, stones, etc. that are stuck in the tank, and the water cannot be drained sufficiently, causing discomfort when returning it to the inside of the car.Furthermore, since it uses water, running costs are high, and water and sewage works are required. .

For this purpose, a technique for vacuum cleaning the mat has been proposed, and although this technique itself can clean the mat properly, it requires a relatively large amount of space, so it is difficult to use the mat cleaner solely for vacuum cleaning the mat. It's a waste.

[Object of the Invention] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a mat cleaner that utilizes vacuum and can be used for multiple purposes.

[Structure of the Invention] The mat cleaner according to the present invention includes a vacuum device provided with a coupling connected to a vacuum cleaner hose.

[Operation and Effect 1 of the Invention] Therefore, by attaching a vacuum cleaner hose to the coupling, the mat cleaner of the present invention not only functions as a mat cleaner, but can also be used as the main body of a general vacuum cleaner for cleaning the interior of a vehicle, etc. Also available. Therefore, it can be installed effectively in a relatively narrow space.

[Preferred Embodiment] When carrying out the present invention, a switching valve for switching between the vacuum chamber of the mat cleaner and a vacuum coupling that communicates with the cleaner for cleaning the passenger compartment is provided adjacent to the vacuum device, and a motor for the vacuum device is installed. If the switch that controls the switch is switched by a solenoid valve, the operation by the worker will be easier.

Further, it is preferable to arrange the switching valve on the side surface of the mat cleaner case, since the cleaning hose connection operation and the switching valve operation can be performed at the same time.

Furthermore, it is preferable to connect the vacuum chamber of the mat cleaner to another vacuum device, since this allows the device to be simplified.

[Example] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

1 to 3, overhangs 2a and 2b are formed on both sides of the upper part of a rectangular case 1, and mat insertion openings 3a and 3b are opened at the upper part of the overhang. Further, guide plates 4a, 4b are rotatably attached inside each of the overhanging portions 2a, 2b, and the guide plates 4a, 4b are attached to the tail portions of the insertion ports 3a, 3b at all times by means of weights 4a1.4b1.
is biased in the direction of closing. Inside case 1,
A pair of feed rollers 5a-1, 5a facing the insertion opening 3a
-2 is placed. These feed rollers 5a-1,
Among the rollers 5a-2, the shaft of the lower roller 5a-1 is driven by a @
The upper roller 5a-2 has its axis movable up and down, and is biased downward by a spring lever 6. A vacuum chamber 7 is formed in the center of the case 1, and a rotating brush 8 is disposed inside the vacuum chamber 7. The vacuum chamber 7 is communicated with a vacuum device 10 via a vacuum hose 9. Vacuum device 10
is driven by a motor 11.

A valve chamber 9a is formed at the connection between the vacuum hose 9 and the vacuum device 10, and a plate-shaped valve body 40 is provided in the valve chamber 9a so as to be rotatable by a valve drive device 41. The other vacuum hose 42, which is switched by the valve body 40, opens at the side surface of the case 1, a coupling 43 is attached to the opening, and the opening is covered with a lid 45.

This coupling 43 includes a coupling 5 of a separate vacuum cleaner hose 50 as shown by the chain line in FIG.
1 is detachably provided, and by connecting this hose 50 and switching the valve 40, suction force is generated in the vacuum cleaner hose 50, making it possible to clean the interior of a car, for example.

On the other hand, a shutter 13 is attached to the upper side of the vacuum chamber 7, as shown in FIG. This shutter 13
is formed by rolling a rubber mat, for example, and works in cooperation with both sides of the rotating brush 8 to seal both sides, keeping the vacuum chamber 7 at a high degree of vacuum during mat cleaning, and ensuring high cleanliness.
This allows them to maintain their abilities.

On the other hand, a pair of feed rollers 5b-1 are also provided in the other insertion opening 3b.
, 5b-2 are provided, and this feed roller 5b-1
, 5b-2 also rotate in the same direction as the feed rollers 5a-1 and 5a-2, and the upper row 55b-2 is connected to the spring lever 6.
b is biased downward.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a lattice 20 consisting of a large number of rods is connected as if to connect these feed roller parts.
is arranged in the upper part of the vacuum chamber 7. Therefore, each of the feed rollers 5a-1, 5a-2, 5b-1, 5b-2 is divided into multiple plates along the axial direction so as to receive these gratings 20.

Rotating brush 8 The bristles are flocked in a spiral shape. The upper part of the brush has a pipe material 21 freely attached to a shaft 22 and serves as a weight for holding down.

A cleaner 18 installed upright on the box body 12 is in contact with the lower part of the feed rollers 5a-1 and 5b-1.
, 5b-1, and a plate member 19 is provided upright on the outside of the rollers 5a-1, 5b-1 to prevent dust from scattering.

Next, as shown in FIG. 4, the motor 25 disposed at the top of the case 1 is connected to the feed roller 5a-1, the rotating brush 8, and the feed roller 5b-1 via belts 26 and 27. . On the other hand, at the bottom of the case 1, there is a mat support plate 30, which is rotatably supported by a hinge 31.

Next, the present invention will be explained in detail.

When using from the insertion port 3a side, turn on the switch 35a located on the side of the case 1 to start the motor 11.
When the vacuum device 10 operates, the motor 25 also rotates at the same time to rotate the rotary brush 8 together with the rollers 5a-1 and 5b-1 in a clockwise direction as shown in FIG. Therefore, when the floor mat is inserted through the insertion opening 3a, the weight of the mat causes the guide plate 4a to rotate to the position indicated by the broken line in FIG. 1 against the weight 4a1. Therefore, the tip of the mat is placed on the feed roller 5.
It is sandwiched between a-1 and 5a-2 and sent to the cleaner section. In the cleaner section, the rotary brush 8 brushes off the dust on the mat surface, and the vacuum forcefully absorbs the dust. During this process, the leading edge of the mat is pulled out by the feed rollers 5b-1 and 5b-2, guided downward by the guide plate 4b, and the receiver falls onto the plate 30, completing the cleaning.

When using the receiver from the insertion port 3b side, rotate the plate 30 to the dotted line position and turn on the switch 35b, then the motor 2
5 is reversed, and cleaning is performed by the same action as described above.

When using this device for cleaning the interior of a car, etc., connect the coupling 51 of the vacuum cleaner hose 50 and the coupling 43 of the vacuum hose 42 using the M45 at the tip of the vacuum hose 42. Next, when the switch 52 is operated, the valve 40 is switched by the valve driving device 41, and only the motor 11 is driven, and the motor 25 is not started. Therefore, only the suction force of the vacuum device 10 can be used, and electric power can also be saved.

In this state, the vacuum cleaner can be used as a regular vacuum cleaner, so you can freely clean the interior of the vehicle, etc.

Next, a further embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG.
1, the valve 40 is operated manually using a switching lever 60.

Therefore, when using it as a vacuum cleaner, it is sufficient to connect the vacuum cleaner hose 50 to the coupling 43 and operate the switching lever 60 to switch the valve 4o to apply suction to the vacuum cleaner side.

[Summary] As described above, in addition to the mat cleaner III, the present invention can also be used as a vacuum cleaner for general cleaning, so it is also possible to clean the interior of a vehicle, and it can also be used for cleaning floor mats. It is very convenient because the interior of the vehicle can be cleaned with one device.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 7 is a front sectional view showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a horizontal sectional view, FIG. 3 is a side sectional view, FIG. 4 is a front view showing the driving of the roller, and FIG. 5 is a front sectional view showing the invention. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of main parts showing another embodiment of the invention. 1... Case 3a, 3b... Insertion port 4a, 4b
---Guidance board 5a-1, 5a-2, 5b-1, 5b
-2---Feed D-57---Vacuum chamber 8...Rotating brush 1o...Vacuum device 13...Shutter 20...Grating 40.61...Switching valve 50...Vacuum cleaner Hose Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

Claims (1)

[Claims] A vacuum type mat cleaner for removing dirt from a mat by suction, characterized in that a vacuum device is provided with a coupling connected to a vacuum cleaner hose.