WO2007099797A1

WO2007099797A1 - Cleaning brush

Info

Publication number: WO2007099797A1
Application number: PCT/JP2007/052926
Authority: WO
Inventors: Masayoshi Kakutani
Original assignee: Sanko Co., Ltd.
Priority date: 2006-02-27
Filing date: 2007-02-19
Publication date: 2007-09-07
Also published as: TW200738191A; JP4616192B2; JP2007222569A

Abstract

This invention provides a cleaning brush for cylindrical tablewares such as glass cups, which can withstand long-term use, causes no significant thinning phenomenon, can maintain the original cleaning effect for a long period of time, and, even in the case of short-length tablewares such as glass cups and large-depth cylindrical materials such as pots of water for cooling, can reliably clean even the bottom and peripheral part. A brush body (2) has the following construction. Fixing means for preventing each single fiber from being individually moved is provided in an approximately middle part of a cut string array formed of crimped and stretched monofilaments of approximately triangular or quadrangular shape in cross section. This is wound in a roll form from one end side to form one columnar or ball mass. In such a state that the middle part in the widthwise direction is firmly fastened and held by bundling means, the roll is fixed at the front end of a grip handle in which the approximately middle part in the longitudinal direction has been rendered deformable to a folded posture (F) and to an extended posture (L).

Description

Specification

Cleaning brush

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a brush, and the object to be used is not particularly limited. However, the present invention mainly relates to a brush that is suitable for washing dishes, and is usually used for kitchen dirt. It is related with the washing brush which can be cleaned cleanly only with water without using.

Background art

[0002] Conventionally, various types of brushes for cleaning using water such as tableware and kitchen utensils have been widely used and widely known and used.

[0003] However, these conventional cleaning brushes use various powdery and liquid cleaning agents, and employ a means for removing dirt using the cleaning power of the cleaning agent. For example, when washing cups, etc., force the detergent to sprinkle on the brush part and rub it. Either sprinkle the detergent directly on the dirty part of tableware etc. and rub it with a brush. However, the current situation is that dirt is removed using the cleaning power of the cleaning agent. Therefore, regardless of whether the cleaning agent is in the form of powder or liquid, the cleaning agent is used and water is discharged together with water every time it is cleaned. For this reason, it has become a social problem to be solved as a cause of the destruction of the natural environment.

[0004] On the other hand, it has recently become difficult for fingers to become rough! Excellent for skin, vegetable dishwashing, and kitchenware washing! As long as detergents and cleaning agents are used, the rough skin phenomenon cannot be wiped out yet, and this is one of the causes of natural destruction caused by wastewater discharge.

[0005] Synthetic detergents currently used are roughly classified into ABS detergents (mineral oil detergents), high-grade alcohol detergents, and nonionic detergents. ABS detergents cause dermatitis and liver damage. Although some of them are already being used, the phosphoric acid content added to enhance the cleaning effect even in the higher alcohol detergents and nonionic detergents that currently occupy the mainstream. Occurrence of plankton with nutrients such as The pollution and pollution of rivers and lakes resulting from this has become a constant social problem, and pollution of coastal waters is also progressing, and there is a need for a solution.

[0006] As described above, the various detergents and cleaning agents currently used are not only the cause of such an adverse impact on the global environment, but also the cause of skin damage to the human body. In fact, it is necessary to avoid washing work in Japan and wear gloves.

[0007] Therefore, the present applicant configures the cleaning body portion, that is, the brush body portion, as seen in Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11 187933) as an effective means for solving such a problem. By making the structure of the fiber body into a special shape, we have developed a fiber body that can remove dirt just by rubbing with water without using detergent. In addition to the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the present applicant can also use the cleaning fiber body as a brush with a handle by attaching the cleaning fiber body to the tip of the brush pattern in a spherical shape or an approximate lump shape. It has already been developed as seen in JP 2002-10831).

Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-187933

Patent Document 2: JP 2002-10831 A

Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

[0008] Therefore, these prior developed technologies are epoch-making in that it is possible to clean dishes and kitchen utensils almost without using a detergent. The first problem is that the bundling technology of the countless single fibers that make up the brush body is still incomplete, and the countless single fibers arranged in parallel to form the brush body are Even if it is not actively pulled out, it is easy to move in the longitudinal direction, and fiber movement occurs due to contact friction with tableware etc. during use.If it is used for many years, the brush body gradually becomes thin due to falling off of the fiber. It has been confirmed that there is a problem that the original shape collapses and it cannot withstand use.

[0009] On the other hand, for tableware, a short container such as a glass cup that is not so deep, that is, a cleaning sponge such as a dish that is short but has a fingertip that is difficult to reach to the bottom, such as a dish The bottom corner of the cup is difficult to clean, and a pot for drinking water in the refrigerator, In the case of long containers deeper than cups, there is a problem that the bottom surface and the periphery of the bottom surface cannot be cleaned unless the brush body has a long handle suitable for the depth. Therefore, conventionally, two types of long and short brushes with different lengths were required.

[0010] Therefore, the present invention fundamentally solves these two problems, and, except for changes due to fiber wear, a brush body that has almost no thinning phenomenon due to falling off of fibers even after many years of use. Maintains the original shape and reduces the occurrence of changes in the sense of use. The original cleaning effect can be maintained over a long period of time, and short dishes such as glass cups can be maintained. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a cleaning brush that can cleanly clean the bottom surface and its peripheral edge even in the case of deep or long cylinders such as cooling water pots. It is.

Means for solving the problem

The first configuration of the cleaning brush according to the present invention taken to achieve the object will be described with reference to the reference numerals used in the examples. The stretched monofilament having a substantially triangular cross-section A string-like body 23 in which a large number of single fibers 22 having a crimping force applied to 21 are aligned and twisted is cut into a predetermined length and arranged in parallel. A string-like body parallel body 25 formed by applying a fiber fixing means 24 for preventing individual movement of each single fiber 22 to a substantially middle portion c of the string-like body row 23a in the width direction length w is one end side thereof. The brush body 2 formed in a lump-like shape and formed into a lump of columnar or ball shape has a longitudinal direction substantially in a state where the outer peripheral portion of the intermediate portion c in the width direction is tightly clamped by an appropriate binding means 3. A grip handle 1 with a folding part 12 that can be deformed into a folded position F and an extended position L in the middle 1 Is fixed to the distal end portion 11 is obtained by the configuration Ru.

[0012] In addition, in the second configuration related to the cleaning brush, a large number of single fibers 42 each having a crimping force applied to a stretched monofilament 41 having a substantially square cross-sectional shape are aligned. A large number of strands 43 that have been twisted are cut into a predetermined length and arranged in parallel. The string-like parallel body 45 formed by applying the fiber fixing means 24 for preventing the movement is wound into a spiral shape from one end side thereof, and the brush body formed into a lump columnar shape or ball shape 4 force width In the state where the outer peripheral part of the direction intermediate part c is tightly clamped by the appropriate bundling means 3, The gripping handle 1 is provided with a bent portion 12 that can be deformed into a folded posture F and an extended posture L at a substantially intermediate portion, and is fixed to the distal end portion 11 of the handle 1.

The invention's effect

As is apparent from the above description, the cleaning brush according to the present invention has a large number of single fibers obtained by crimping a drawn monofilament having a cross-sectional shape of a substantially triangular shape or a substantially square shape. A large number of string-like bodies obtained by aligning and twisting are cut into a predetermined length and arranged in parallel, and an approximately middle portion of the cut string-like body row in the width direction is individually separated by a fiber fixing means. In this way, there is a means to prevent individual movement of single fibers at the time of the string-like body. The brush body that can almost certainly prevent it from slipping out and moving, and the brush body that maintains almost its original shape even after many years of using the brush body, maintains its original shape, and the initial cleaning effect. The long term When the go-between is maintained it is a convenient way!, With a cormorant effect.

[0014] Further, at the time of the string-like body as described above, the string-like body parallel body provided with the fiber fixing means for preventing the individual movement of the single fiber is wound like a string from one end side to form a lump. Since the brush body is formed in a columnar shape or a ball shape, and the outer peripheral portion of the intermediate portion in the width direction is fastened and clamped by a binding means, the brush body is fixed to the tip of the grip handle. It is possible to form the brush body in such a way that it can be deformed into a folding posture F and an extended posture L at a substantially middle portion in the longitudinal direction. It is supposed to be fixed to the tip of the grip handle with a part, so that the individual fibers that make up the brush body do not escape or move the bulk of the brush body. A short container that is not too deep Even for long containers that are deeper than cups, such as pots for the storage of refrigerators in drinking water, etc., simply changing the grip handle of the brush body to the depth of the container As a brush body of an appropriate length, not only the bottom surface of the deep container but also the periphery of the bottom surface can be expected to have a remarkable effect that it can be cleaned cleanly with only water without using a cleaning agent. is there.

Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a folded state of a cleaning brush according to the present invention. 圆 2] A perspective view showing the extended state of the brush.

圆 3] A perspective view showing a state where the brush is being folded.

圆 4] A plan view showing a state where the grip handle of the brush is separated.

[Fig. 5] Rear view.

6] A perspective view showing the brush in a non-use state.

圆 7] A side view showing a single fiber constituting the brush body.

[FIG. 8] A side view showing a string-like body before collecting and twisting a large number of single fibers.

[FIG. 9] A plan view (a) and a side view (b) showing a parallel arrangement state and a fiber fixing state of string-like bodies. [10] A plan view (a) and a side view (b) showing a state in which the string-like parallel body is wound in a winding shape from one end side.

[11] A plan view (a) and a side view (b) showing a state where winding has been completed.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a bundling body for bundling a brush body and fixing it to a grip handle.

圆 13] A perspective view showing a state in which the brush body is bundled with a bundling body and a means for adhering to the grip handle.圆 14] Schematic diagram showing an enlarged example of cleaning with a brush body.

FIG. 15 is an enlarged sectional view of a monofilament showing another embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a side view showing a string-like body before collecting and twisting a large number of single fibers.

圆 17] A plan view showing a parallel arrangement state and a fiber fixing state of string-like bodies.

圆 18] A side view showing means for processing the string-like bodies arranged in parallel into a fiber-fixed state.圆 19] Schematic diagram showing an enlarged example of cleaning with a brush body.

Explanation of symbols

1 grip pattern

2 Brush body

3 Bundles

4 Brush body

11 Tip

12 Folding part

21 Stretched monofilament

22 Monofilament 23 String

23a Cut string

24 Fiber fixing means

25 String parallel body

41 Stretched monofilament

42 monofilament

43a Cut string

43 String

45 Stringed parallel body

c Intermediate part in the width direction

w Length in width direction

F Folding posture

L Extension posture

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0017] The cleaning brush referred to in the present invention has a grip handle 1 in which the handle 13 is provided with a suspension locking hole 13 in the vicinity of the bent portion 12, and the handle is extended during use. Although it can be used as a long brush, it is preferable in that it can be hung with a small volume when not in use.

[0018] It is preferable that the fiber fixing means is a sewing means using a sewing thread using a sewing machine in terms of production efficiency and work at normal temperature. If a means for heat-sealing the fibers is adopted by rotating and rotating the disc body with the protruding portion in a chain line shape, it is possible to reliably prevent relative movement between the fibers. It is preferable in that it can be performed.

[0019] Further, the thickness of the string-like body obtained by arranging a large number of single fibers and twisting them should be, for example, about 2 to 10 mm, particularly 4 to 6 mm without applying external pressure. It is preferable that the thickness is about a thickness because the single fiber can be prevented from coming off efficiently.

Example

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 6 in the figure FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a short state, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a long state, FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state during refraction, FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a state where the handle is disassembled, FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a non-use state.

FIG. 1 shows a shortened posture in which the handle 1 of the cleaning brush according to the present invention is folded, and FIG. 2 shows an extended posture in which the handle 1 is linear. The grip handle 1 includes a front end side member 1A and a rear end side member 1B, which are divided into two at the front and rear at a substantially intermediate portion in an extended posture, both of which are made of a well-known polypropylene resin (PP). It is formed by injection molding using injection molding means, and both of them are axially coupled to each other at a bent portion 12 via a connection pin 13 so as to be foldable. Fig. 3 shows a state in the middle of switching between the bending position and the extending position. A brush body 2 described later is connected and fixed to the distal end portion 11 of the distal end side member 1A.

[0022] Thus, in the folded position, as shown in FIG. 1, for example, it is suitable for cleaning a short container such as a glass cup 6A that is not so deep. In this state, as shown in Fig. 2, it is deeper than cups such as pot 6B for storing in refrigerator and beer jockey, which are used to cool the refrigerator with drinking water. It can be used as a brush body suitable for cleaning long containers of this type, and the length corresponding to the depth of the container can be changed by simply changing the grip handle 1 of the brush body. It can be used as a brush body.

[0023] As shown in Fig. 5, the front end side member 1A constituting these grips 1 is formed with a single rib 16 projecting along the width direction on the back side on the connecting portion 12 side, As shown in FIG. 4, the rear end side member 1B is formed with two ribs 17 extending in the width direction on the surface side on the connecting portion 12 side, and both members 1A and 1B are extended. The rib 16 formed on the front end side member 1A is fitted in the valley formed between the two ribs 17 formed on the rear end side member 1B so that the extended posture is maintained. It is. As a means for maintaining this extended posture, it goes without saying that any of the two ribs may be used. For example, with respect to the hook locking through hole 14 formed in the distal end side member 1A, It can also be configured by engaging the protrusion 18 protruding at the corresponding location, and other well-known means may be taken. [0024] When the brush as described above is not used, as shown in Fig. 6, the handle 1 is folded and changed to the shortened posture, and the hook engagement formed on the distal end side member 1A is performed. The locking through-hole 14 can be used to lock the locking hook 7. In the figure, the part indicated by reference numeral 15 is a small recess that serves both as a slip stopper and as a design.

[0025] Thus, as shown in FIG. 13, the distal end portion 11 of the distal end side member 1A has an opening 19 for passing the band as the binding body 3 of the brush body 2 and fixing it. It is formed.

Next, the first embodiment regarding the structure of the brush body 2 will be described in detail. The brush body 2 is a mass obtained by densely gathering countless fine fibers, and the constituent fibers are monofilaments extruded from a specially shaped orifice cartridge formed of polyester resin on a resin fiber extrusion die. As shown in an enlarged view in FIG. 13, the monofilament 21 having a thickness of 30 to 40 denier is obtained by drawing a monofilament having a substantially triangular shape with a sharp apex, and having a thickness of 30 to 40 denier. As shown in Fig. 7, the uncompressed thickness of the single fiber 22 obtained by applying a crimping force is aligned as shown in Fig. 8 and loosely twisted. A string-like body 23 having a length of about 4 to 6 mm is formed.

[0027] As shown in Fig. 9, the string-like body 23 formed in this way is cut into a length of, for example, 80mm and arranged in parallel, thereby arranging the string in a width direction w of about 80mm. At this stage, each string-like body is formed by sewing approximately two middle rows c in the width direction w as the fiber fixing means 24 as shown in the figure in two rows with a small gap. Take measures to prevent the single fiber 22 forming the 23 from coming out and individually moving. Further, the end portion 24a of the sewing portion is heated and melted to prevent the string-like body 23 at the end portion from collapsing.

[0028] The string-like body parallel body 25 formed in this way is rolled up sequentially from one end side as shown in Fig. 10, and the whole brush body is made into a spiral shape as shown in Fig. 11. Forming 2

[0029] Subsequently, the brush body 2 wound in a spiral shape in this way is made into a lump, the intermediate portion c in the width direction w is made into a C ring shape as shown in FIG. Equipped with leg 3b, 3b with both open ends projecting toward the outer diameter direction, and outer projection 3c, 3c with its tip bent further laterally outward, and the rough shape in plan view is Ω-shaped Compressed and clamped by the bundle 3 According to the arrow a shown in FIG. 13, the legs 3b and 3b of the binding body 3 are press-fitted into the opening 13 formed at the tip 11 of the handle 1, and the outward projections 3c and 3c thereof are pressed into the handle 1 Lock in the locking hole 14. This bundle 3 is also injection-molded using nylon rosin (trade name = polyamide synthetic polymer). In this way, the cleaning brush according to the first embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 1 is obtained.

[0030] In the cleaning brush according to the first embodiment formed in this way, the cross-sectional shape of each single fiber 22 constituting the brush body 2 is a substantially equilateral triangular shape having a sharp vertex. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14, dirt such as hot water or water, or oil stains on tableware can be scraped off at the sharp apex of each single fiber 22. -Since the scraped dirt can be drifted and held in the water embraced between the fibers, it does not rub against the cleaning surface again, so only water is used without using a cleaning agent. It can remove dirt efficiently.

FIGS. 15 to 19 show a second embodiment. Thus, FIG. 15 is an enlarged view of the cross-sectional shape of the stretched monofilament 41 formed in a substantially quadrilateral shape having the protrusions 40, 40... Protruding in four directions.

[0032] As shown in Fig. 16, a large number of single fibers 42 obtained by crimping the drawn monofilament 41 having a substantially square cross-sectional shape by crimping as in the first embodiment are used. A string-like body 43 provided with a twist is formed by performing a twisting process by aligning the main lines.

[0033] FIG. 17 shows a fiber fixing means 24 in which a large number of the string-like bodies 43 are arranged in parallel to have a predetermined length as in the first embodiment, and the individual fibers 42 are prevented from individually moving. As shown in Fig. 18, the outer peripheral surface is geared as shown in Fig. 18. These films or tapes 51, 51 are put together with these films or tapes 51, 51 so that they pass between the two upper and lower pressurizing heating rotors 52, 52 that are uneven. The string-like body 43 sandwiched between the tapes is melted in a chain line shape and fused 53. In this way, the single fiber 42 forming the string-like body 43 is prevented from moving out. Subsequent means for forming the brush body 2 conforms to the description of the first embodiment. The film or tape 51 here should only be used on one side that does not need to be used up and down. A little.

[0034] Even in the brush body 2 formed in this way, as shown in Fig. 19, the sharp vertices 40, 40 ··· of the individual single fibers 42 constituting the brush body 2 As in the case of the brush body shown in the first embodiment, it is possible to efficiently remove only dirt without using a cleaning agent. Dirt can be removed.

[0035] The monofilament forming material described above is preferably a polyester fiber represented by polyethylene terephthalate fiber because the cleaning effect by washing with water is remarkable. In addition, even if the thickness of the monofilament is not limited to that of 30 to 40 deniers shown in the above-mentioned embodiment, for example, if the fibers are in the range of 20 to 100 deniers, the fibers have good cleaning efficiency. Can be used.

[0036] The fiber fixing means is preferably a sewing means using a sewing thread using a sewing machine in terms of production efficiency. As will be described later, for example, a disk body provided with a gear-shaped protrusion on the outer peripheral surface is rotated. Even if a means for heat-sealing by pressurizing and heating in a chain line shape or X-ray shape is adopted, it is possible to efficiently prevent the single fiber from coming off.

[0037] The thickness of the string-like body in an uncompressed state is not limited to the one of about 4 to 6 mm shown in the above examples. It is possible to prevent slipping out efficiently.

[0038] Further, the material for forming the bundle is not limited to nylon material, and is not particularly limited to a resin material having appropriate toughness and elasticity. A metal material such as a strip may be used.

[0039] Further, as the grip material, other synthetic resin materials such as polypropylene and polyethylene, which are not limited to polyolefin synthetic resins, can be used. It is preferable because it can be easily formed into any shape and a clean feeling can be obtained, but it can also be formed using natural materials such as wood and bamboo.

Industrial applicability

[0040] As described above, the cleaning brush according to the present invention is a cleaning with water only, except in the case of solid, solid stains without using a cleaning agent at every cleaning as in the past. With dirt The cup can be washed as a bending posture, and a deep cylindrical container can be washed as an extended posture, which is expected to be widely accepted and popularized by society.

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] A string-like body 23 in which a large number of single fibers 22 obtained by crimping a drawn monofilament 21 whose cross-sectional shape is formed in a substantially triangular shape is aligned and twisted is formed to a predetermined length. Cut into a large number and arranged in parallel,

A string-like body parallel body 25 formed by applying fiber fixing means 24 for preventing individual movement of each single fiber 22 to a substantially middle portion c of the cut string-like body row 23a in the width direction length w,

The brush body 2 formed in a lump columnar shape or ball shape with its one end side force wound in a whirling shape,

A grip handle 1 having a folding portion 12 that can be deformed into a folded posture F and an extended posture at a substantially middle portion in the longitudinal direction in a state where the outer peripheral portion of the intermediate portion c in the width direction is tightly clamped by an appropriate binding means 3. A cleaning brush that is fixed to the tip 11 of the brush.

[2] A string-like body 43 in which a large number of single fibers 42 obtained by crimping the drawn monofilaments 41 whose cross-sectional shape is formed in a substantially square shape and subjected to twist processing is arranged to a predetermined length. Cut into a large number and arranged in parallel,

A string parallel body 45 formed by applying fiber fixing means 24 for preventing individual movement of each single fiber 42 to a substantially middle part c of the cut string string 43a in the width direction length w is provided.

The brush body 4 whose one end side force is wound in a rolled shape and formed into a lump of columnar or ball shape,

In the state where the outer peripheral portion of the width direction intermediate portion c is tightly clamped by the appropriate bundling means 3

The cleaning brush is fixed to the distal end portion 11 of the grip 1 having a folding portion 12 that can be deformed into a folding posture F and an extended posture at a substantially middle portion in the longitudinal direction.

[3] The cleaning brush according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the grip handle 1 is provided with a hanging locking hole 13 in the vicinity of the bent portion 12.

4. The cleaning brush according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the fiber fixing means 24 is a sewing means using a sewing thread.

5. The cleaning brush according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the fiber fixing means 24 is a heat compression fusion means.