WO2006129380A1

WO2006129380A1 - Applicator concurrently used as wiper

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Publication number: WO2006129380A1
Application number: PCT/JP2005/010526
Authority: WO
Inventors: Atsushi Miyaoka
Original assignee: Atsushi Miyaoka
Priority date: 2005-06-02
Filing date: 2005-06-02
Publication date: 2006-12-07
Also published as: JPWO2006129380A1

Abstract

An applicator concurrently used as a wiper for applying a liquid agent such as a functional solution to those materials such as glass and construction materials or for laminating a film. The applicator comprises a base plate part (31) having a holding part (2) and a sheet-like spatula part (3) of a hard material fixedly supported at the tip of the holding part (2) and a spatula part body (32) supported on the base plate part (31) rotatably within a prescribed angle. Spring members (41) and (42) for energizing the spatula part body (32) rotated between the base plate part (31) and the spatula part body (32) to return to an original prescribed angular position are disposed on both sides in the rotating direction and when one of the spring members (41) and (42) is in action, the other spring member is disposed to be in a free state.

Description

Wiper combined applicator

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to, for example, applying a liquid solution such as a functional solution to glass or building materials,

The present invention relates to a wiper-use applicator used when a film is applied.

Tada Background Art Conventionally, for example, when a coating solution such as a water repellent or hydrophilic agent is evenly applied to glass, or to wipe off water or dirt, for example, a glass such as a water repellent or hydrophilic agent is used. As shown in FIG. 8, as an applicator used when applying a coating solution, as shown in FIG. 8, a gripping part 2 and a thin plate-like spatula part 3 made of a hard material supported at the tip of the gripping part 2 are provided. The spatula part 3 is fixed to the grip part 2 and a spatula part body 32 arranged at a predetermined angle on the base part 31, and the spatula part 3. The wiper is also supported by a spring 4 that is biased and supported by a spring 4 that allows the main body 32 to be rotated by a predetermined angle in a direction in which the predetermined angle is reduced with respect to the base plate 31 and to be restored to the original predetermined angle. The inventor has developed coating material 1 (International Publication No. W 0 2 0 0 4 1 0 5 As shown in FIG. 9, this conventional wiper-use applicator 1 is mounted as it is or with a cloth-like applicator member or wiping material 5 impregnated with a coating agent on the entire outer periphery of the spatula portion 3. When moving along the surface of the coating member 6 and performing the coating work, the spatula body 3 2 in the spatula section 3 can be rotated by a predetermined angle in a direction that reduces the predetermined angle with respect to the substrate section 31. Since it is biased by the spring 4 that can return to the original predetermined angular position, the spatula part main body 32 has elasticity with respect to the grip part 2, and the coated member 6 is made of, for example, automobile glass. Even if it has a curved surface, it is easy to follow the shape of the surface, and by using the spring 4 with a predetermined biasing force, the spatula body 3 2 is firmly attached to the coated part 6 by pressing strongly against the coated member 6 Can be overcoated It can be thin and uniform application of the solution or paint.

However, the conventional wiper-use applicator 1 can normally rotate the spatula portion main body 32 by a predetermined angle in a direction in which the predetermined angle with respect to the base plate portion 31 is reduced and can return to the original predetermined angular position. Because it is biased, in order to use it using the biasing force of the spring 4, maintain the state where the board part 3 1 is inclined toward the spatula part body 3 2 side while holding the grip part 2. As a result, the wiper / applicator 1 is naturally easy to move upward as shown in FIG.

Therefore, the direction of movement is limited to one direction. For example, in order to change the direction of movement in order to avoid working in an unnatural system, the operation is temporarily stopped and the posture is changed and then performed again. Is it necessary to make continuous work difficult? In addition, the work is troublesome and the work surface is not continuous, so there is a problem that it is difficult to achieve a beautiful finish. Disclosure of the invention

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and has a gripping portion and a thin plate-like spatula portion made of a hard material supported by a tip portion of the gripping portion, and the spatula portion is The substrate portion is fixed to the gripping portion, and the spatula body is rotatably supported by the substrate portion at a predetermined angle, and is rotated between the substrate portion and the spatula body. When the spring member for urging the spatula body so as to return to the original predetermined angular position is individually provided for each rotation direction, and one of the spring members is acting, the other The spring member is arranged so as to be in a free state.

In addition, one spring member for biasing the spatula body rotated between the substrate part and the spatula body so as to return to the original predetermined angular position is pivoted between the substrate part and the spatula body. In the case of a pair of torsion springs that are disposed opposite to each other on the connecting shaft for supporting, the spatula main body rotated between the base plate portion and the spatula main body returns to the original predetermined angular position. One spring member for biasing is a torsion spring in which the base plate portion and the spatula body are interposed on the connecting shaft, and the other spring member has a free end on the other side of the spatula body. And the other free end is passed through a fitting groove formed in the substrate portion, and the base end portion is In the case of the end face-shaped pinching spring arranged facing the plate portion, a cloth-like application member or wiping material impregnated with an application agent is further detachably attached to the outer periphery of the spatula portion. In the case of a structure, it is more preferable.

Also, one spring member for biasing the spatula main body rotated between the base plate portion and the spatula main body so as to return to the original predetermined angular position pivots the base plate portion and the spatula main body. In the case of a pair of torsion springs disposed opposite to each other on the connecting shaft for supporting, or the spatula body rotated between the substrate part and the spatula body to the original predetermined angular position. One spring member for energizing the spring is a torsion spring in which the base plate portion and the spatula portion body are interposed on the connecting shaft, and the other spring member has a free end on the other side of the spatula portion. In the case of a pin-shaped pinching spring that is fixed to the main body and has the other free end penetrated through a fitting groove formed in the substrate portion and the base end portion is arranged to face the substrate portion, When the board part and the spatula part body are at a predetermined angular position, they are arranged on both sides. The biasing force of the spring member that is desired to be placed does not act on the base plate portion at a predetermined angular position. Therefore, in use, only the biasing force of the spring member on the inclined side acts on the base plate portion, and the opposite side. The biasing force of the spring member on the side that is inclined to the other side, which acts on the, does not act, so it is easy to use and the operation is reliable. Further, the cloth body coating member or the dipping material impregnated with the coating agent is detachably mounted on the outer periphery of the spatula portion, so that the main body can be attached to the plurality of coating members according to the purpose of use. One is enough and the application member is removed. In addition, it is economical because it can be cleaned easily, and if it is damaged, only the coated member can be discarded and the main body can be used continuously. Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a preferred embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line の of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a different embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a view from a different direction of the embodiment shown in FIG. Fig. 6 is a longitudinal sectional view taken along line VI-VI in Fig. 4, Fig. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing various usage methods of the embodiment shown in Fig. 4, and Fig. 8 is a conventional one. FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing an example of the usage state of the conventional example shown in FIG. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

The details of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 show a preferred embodiment of the present invention. A wiper and applicator 1 is supported by a gripping part 2 on a cylinder and a tip part of the gripping part 2. It has a thin plate-like spatula part 3 made of a metal or a hard synthetic resin material, preferably an impervious material that does not impregnate or dissolve water or a functional solution as a coating agent. 3 is a substantially fan-shaped substrate portion 3 1 fixed to the grip portion 2 and a substantially elongated rectangular shape arranged at a predetermined angle on the substrate portion 31. Consist of a spatula part.

More specifically, the base portion 3 1 1 of the substrate portion 3 1 is attached to the tip portion 2 of the grip portion 2.

1 is sandwiched and fixed, and a plurality of bearings 3 1 4 and 3 2 4 are installed on the surface of the support plate 3 1 a and the spatula body 3 2 provided at the tip of the base plate 3 1, respectively. The substrate portion 31 is supported by the support shaft 33 supported on the spatula so as to be rotatable with respect to the spatula portion main body 3 2.

Further, the support shaft 33 is provided with a plurality of spring members 41 and 42 formed by torsion springs having a predetermined angle, and the spring member 41 has a base plate portion 31 in the center at a predetermined position. When tilted in the direction A shown in FIG. 2 rather than the position, the biasing force of the spring member 41 acts on the base plate part 31 to act to return the base plate part 31 to the original position, and the spring When the board part 31 is tilted in the direction B shown in FIG. 2 with respect to the predetermined position in the center, the biasing force of the spring member 41 acts on the board part 31 and the member 42 is restored to the base part 31. It acts in the direction to return to the position.

In particular, when the board part 31 is tilted in the A direction, the spring members 42 arranged opposite to each other are in a free state, and when the board part 31 is tilted in the B direction, they are arranged so as to face each other. The opening angle of the spring members 4 1 and 4 2 is set so that the spring member 4 1 is in a free state.

In addition, fastener parts 7 1, 7 2 are provided on the surface of the substrate part 31 of the spatula part 3, such as felt, pile (including towel cloth) ground, non-woven fabric, microphone mouth fiber, and resin foam. It has flexibility such as paper, and it can be applied depending on the application. A cloth-like application member 5 made of a material that can be impregnated with a certain amount of the agent is engaged with the fastener portions 71 and 72 and can be easily attached and detached by hand.

This embodiment configured as described above is suitable depending on the hardness and area of the member 6 to be coated, and the type and application of the coating solution such as a water repellent or anti-fogging agent. Select a coating member 7 with a suitable material thickness, etc., attach it to the fasteners 7 1, 7 2 of the spatula 3, and apply the functional solution to the coated member. Then, the coating member 5 is impregnated with the solution, and the coating tool 1 is moved along the surface of the coated member 6 such as automobile glass to perform the coating work.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 3 (a), the base plate 3 1 and the spatula body 3 2 are held at a predetermined angular position (neutral position) by the spring member 4 1 and the spring member 4 2 formed of sandwiching springs. For example, the gripper 2 is rotated downward as shown in FIG. 3 (a) and pressed by the urging force of the spring member 41 as shown in FIG. By pressing the main body 3 2 from the position where the member 6 is in contact with the urging force of the spring member 41 toward the upper side or the lower side shown in FIG. 3 (a), the applicator 1 is moved forward. Perform the coating operation.

At this time, since the support angle of the other spring member 4 2 exceeds the opening angle, the biasing force does not act on the spatula body 3 2, and only the biasing force of the spring member 41 consisting of a torsion spring acts. Therefore, even if the member to be coated 6 has a curved surface like, for example, automobile glass, it is easy to follow the shape of the surface. The solution can be applied uniformly without recoating.

Then, when the work is performed by moving it upward as shown in FIG. 3 (a), when one application is completed and the applicator 1 is separated from the member 6 to be applied, FIG.

As shown in (c), the gripping part 2 is moved further in the direction to continue to push the coated member 6 side, and the urging force of the spring member 41 comprising the torsion spring acting on the spatula part main body 3 2 is released. While the outer edge is in contact with the member to be coated and moved downward and released, the spatula main body 32 is rotated inward while the outer edge is finally in contact with the member to be coated 6. By separating, the applicator 1 can be separated without causing unevenness.

In addition, when the work is performed by moving it downward as shown in FIG. 3 (a), when one operation is completed and the applicator 1 is separated from the member 6 to be applied, FIG.

As shown in (e), the gripping part 2 is further moved in the direction opposite to the direction in which the gripping part 6 continues to be pressed, and the biasing force of the spring member 42 comprising the torsion spring acting on the spatula part main body 32 The outer edge is brought into contact with the member to be coated while being released, and moved downward to release the spatula main body 32. 6Applicator 1 can be released without causing unevenness by releasing it in contact.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3 (b), the gripping portion 2 is tilted downward and moved upward (or downward), while the third portion is left as it is. After the state shown in Fig. (A), as shown in Fig. 3 (c). In addition, it can be rotated during the position operation with the gripping part 2 tilted upward, and it is possible to work continuously over a long distance, which is very convenient. Thus, this embodiment differs from the conventional paint tool shown in FIG. 8 above in that it can be applied in either the front or rear direction regardless of the direction of application, or in any direction. Even when the coating is applied, the spatula main body 32 has a desired elasticity and abuts against the member 6 to be coated by a predetermined urging force, so that the coating can be thin and uniform.

In this embodiment, the case where the coating member 5 is mounted and the coated member 6 is coated is shown. However, when the wiping material is used instead of the coating member 7, the coating member 5 or the wiping is used. Needless to say, the spatula body 3 2 can be used for coating, wiping, or applying a film without using any material.

4 to 6 show different embodiments of the present invention. The overall configuration is substantially the same as that of the above-described embodiment, and the applicator 1 also used as a wiper includes a gripping portion 2 on a column, A metal or hard synthetic resin material supported at the tip of the gripping portion 2, preferably impregnated or dissolved with water or a functional solution as a coating agent, is made into a thin plate shape by an impervious material. A spatula part 3, and the spatula part 3 is fixed to the grip part 2 and has a substantially fan-shaped substrate part 3 1 and a substantially elongated rectangular shape arranged on the substrate part 31 at a predetermined angle. It consists of a spatula body 3 2 with a shape. More specifically, the distal end portion 21 of the grip portion 2 is clamped and fixed to the base end portion 3 1 1 of the substrate portion 31 and the distal end portion 3 1 2 of the substrate portion 3 1 is the back surface of the substrate portion 3 1. 3 1 3 and spatula body 3 2 Bearing 3 24, 3 24, 3 24 and 3 1 4, 3 14 The main body 32 is supported so as to be rotatable.

Further, the support shaft 33 is provided with spring members 4 1, 4 1, 41 formed by torsion springs having a predetermined angle, and the base plate portion 31 is placed on the side of the shaft attachment portion, that is, a predetermined portion. When tilted in a direction narrower than the position, the urging force of the spring members 4 1, 4 1, 4 1 acts on the board part 31 to return the board part 31 to the original position. In particular, each screw member 41 does not act on a predetermined angle formed by the base plate portion 31 and the spatula main body 32, and the biasing force is generated when the screw member 41 is narrowed beyond the predetermined angle. Choose the one with the right angle.

On the other hand, one free end 4 2 1 is fixed to the spatula portion main body 3 2 between the substrate portion 3 1 and the spatula portion main body 3 2, and the other free end 4 2 2 is connected to the substrate portion 3. 1. A spring comprising an end face-shaped pinching spring in which the fitting end grooves 3 1 5 and 3 1 5 formed in 1 are passed through the base end portions 4 2 3 and 4 2 3 so as to face the base plate portion 3 1 Members 4 2 and 4 2 are arranged.

The spring member 42 made of this pinching spring usually has the free end 4 2 2 penetrated through the fitting grooves 3 1 5, 3 15 formed in the board part 31, and the board part 3 1 is made into the spatula body 3 2. Against the predetermined angular position and the substrate part 31 from the predetermined angular position. When tilted in the wider direction, the urging force acts on the substrate portion 31 to return the substrate portion 31 to the original position.

In addition, fastener portions 7 1 and 7 2 are provided on the surface 3 1 6 of the substrate portion 3 1 of the spatula portion 3 and the surface 3 2 1 of the spatula portion main body 3 2. The cloth-like applicator member 5 is made of a material such as ground, non-woven fabric, microfiber, resin foam, paper, etc., and has a flexibility and can be impregnated with a certain amount of the coating agent depending on the application. It is attached to 1 and 7 2 and can be easily attached and detached by hand.

This embodiment configured as described above can be used in substantially the same manner as the above-described embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7 (a), the substrate portion 3 1 and the spatula portion main body 3 2 are sandwiched. The spring member 42 made of a spring is held at a predetermined angular position, and the spatula main body 32 is directed from the position where the member to be coated 6 abuts to the tip direction (upward as shown in FIG. 7 (a)). When applying, the application is performed by pressing the gripping part 2 in the direction in which the angle formed by the substrate part 3 1 and the spatula part main body 3 2 becomes narrower and moving the applicator 1 forward or backward.

At this time, since the biasing force of the spring member 42 made of the scissor panel does not act on the spatula body 32 and only the biasing force of the spring member 41 made of the torsion spring acts, the desired elasticity is given. Even if the member to be coated 6 has a curved surface such as automobile glass, for example, it can easily follow the surface shape, and the solution can be applied without recoating. Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), one operation is finished and the gripping part 2 is further moved in the direction of pressing against the coated member 6 side, and the torsion spring acting on the spatula part main body 32 is obtained. While releasing the biasing force of the spring member 4 1, the outer edge is moved downward while being in contact with the member to be coated and released, so that the spatula body 3 2 rotates inward while the outer edge is finally outside. The applicator 1 can be released without causing unevenness by releasing the edge while the edge is in contact with the member 6 to be applied. Also, when applying the spatula body 3 2 from the position in contact with the member 6 to be applied toward the rear end direction (downward as shown in FIG. 7 (a)), the grip portion 2 is moved to the substrate portion 3 1. The application operation is performed by rotating the applicator 1 in the direction in which the angle formed by the main part 3 2 is widened and moving the applicator 1 downward, for example, as shown in FIG. 7 (c).

At this time, only the urging force of the pinching spring 42 acts on the spatula body 32, and the urging force of the spring member 41 made of a torsion spring does not act on the spatula body 32. Since the spatula body 3 2 is applied, even if the application direction changes, it can be applied with the same elasticity as when applied forward, so that it can be applied like a conventionally known two-way spring. One urging force is not applied to the other spring in the opposite direction, and operability is extremely good.

Then, after one operation is finished, the gripping part 24 is moved further in the direction of pressing against the coated member 8 side, and the urging force of the spring member 42 consisting of a pinch spring acting on the spatula part main body 32 is applied. While releasing, move the spatula main body 32 to the innermost position while moving the outer edge downward while making contact with the coated member. Thereafter, the applicator 1 can be released without causing unevenness by releasing the outer edge in contact with the member 6 to be applied.

In this way, this embodiment is different from the conventional coating tool shown in FIG. 8 above, and can be applied in any direction, regardless of the direction of application, as well as in any direction. Even when the coating is applied, the spatula main body 32 has a desired elasticity and abuts against the member 6 to be coated by a predetermined urging force, so that the coating can be thin and uniform. Industrial application fields

The wiper and applicator according to the present invention can perform coating and wiping using elasticity regardless of the application direction, so that a liquid agent such as a functional solution can be applied to glass or building materials, or a film can be applied. It can be used as a wiper application tool for application.

Claims

A range of the request and a thin plate-like spatula portion made of a hard material supported by the tip portion of the gripping portion, and the substrate portion to which the spatula portion is fixed to the gripping portion and the substrate A spatula body that is supported at a predetermined angle on the part, and the spatula body is supported so as to be rotatable in a direction in which the predetermined angle is reduced and increased with respect to the substrate part, and A wiper combined coating, characterized in that a spring member is arranged to urge the spatula main body rotated between the base plate portion and the spatula main body so as to return to the original predetermined angular position. Ingredients.

One spring member for biasing the spatula main body rotated between the base plate part and the spatula main body so as to return to the original predetermined angular position connects the base plate part and the spatula main body. And the other spring member has its free end fixed to the spatula body and the other free end penetrated into a fitting groove formed in the base plate portion. 2. The wiper-use applicator according to claim 1, wherein the base end portion is an end face-shaped pinching spring disposed so as to face the substrate portion.

The wiper-use applicator according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a cloth-like applicator member or a wiping material impregnated with an applicator is detachably attached to the outer periphery of the spatula portion.