WO2007119338A1

WO2007119338A1 - Scrub brush for washing

Info

Publication number: WO2007119338A1
Application number: PCT/JP2007/054885
Authority: WO
Inventors: Masayoshi Kakutani
Original assignee: Sanko Co., Ltd.
Priority date: 2006-03-17
Filing date: 2007-03-13
Publication date: 2007-10-25
Also published as: TW200738192A; JP2007244750A; TWM370968U

Abstract

A scrub brush for washing that without the need of using a washing agent or detergent is capable of cleaning kitchen utensils. There is provided a scrub brush with a structure resulting from providing cut ribbon lines of a crimped oriented monofilament with approximately triangular or quadrangular cross section at their approximately middle portions with fixing means for blocking any individual movement of each short fiber; rolling the resultant matter from its one end side in grid roll form into a pat of columnar or ball configuration to thereby obtain scrub brush main body (2); and linking the across-the-width middle portion thereof in the state of being tightened and pinched by binding means to the surface side center of an adhesive disc member.

Description

Specification

Scourer for cleaning

Technical field

[0001] This invention is a scourer suitable mainly for washing with dishes such as dishes and teacups, and kitchen utensils such as pots. The present invention relates to a scrubbing scrub that can be cleaned cleanly only with water that is not used.

Background art

[0002] Conventionally, various types of scourers for washing this type of tableware or kitchen utensils using water have been widely known and widely used.

[0003] However, these conventional cleaning scrubbers use various powdery and liquid cleaning agents, and employ a means of removing dirt using the cleaning power of the cleaning agents. For example, when washing dishes and teacups, the detergent is sprinkled or rubbed on the scourer. The scouring agent is directly sprinkled on the dishes and rubbed with a scourer. In some cases, dirt is removed using the cleaning power of the cleaning agent. Therefore, regardless of whether the cleaning agent is powdery or liquid, it is used every time it is cleaned, and the cleaning agent is discharged together with water. Therefore, it is a factor that leads to the destruction of the natural environment and a social problem to be solved.

[0004] On the other hand, recently, detergents for washing vegetable dishes and kitchenware that are gentle on the skin, which are hard to roughen the fingers, are becoming familiar, as long as these detergents and cleaning agents are used. However, it has not been able to eliminate the rough skin phenomenon, which is one of the causes of natural destruction due to the discharge of sewage.

[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. Hazardous power to be generated Power that is already being used only in some parts Currently, even in higher alcohol detergents and nonionic detergents, such as phosphoric acid added to enhance the cleaning effect Containment causes abnormalities in plankton, which uses this as a nutrient, and the pollution and pollution of rivers and lakes resulting from this is a constant social problem. The 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. At present, it is necessary to wear gloves while avoiding the cleaning work in Japan.

[0007] Therefore, the present applicant configures the cleaning body portion, that is, the brush body 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 it with water without using detergent. In addition to the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the present applicant is also concerned about using the cleaning fiber body as a brush with a grip handle by fixing it to the tip of the grip handle of the brush in a spherical shape or an approximate lump shape. It has already been developed as seen in Document 2 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-10831). On the other hand, swords that do not have such a grip pattern have long been well known, such as sponge scourers and scourers bundled with fine metal fibers, without needing to cite literature.

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] Thus, in the prior art developed as described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, dishes and kitchen utensils are washed only with water without using a cleaning agent. The first problem is that the bundling technology of the countless single fibers that make up the brush body is still incomplete, so the brush body is formed. For this reason, innumerable single fibers arranged in parallel are easy to move in the longitudinal direction of the fibers, and even if there is no active pulling force, the fibers are moved by contact friction with tableware etc. during use. When used for many years, it has been confirmed that there is a problem that the drop-out phenomenon of the fiber occurs and the brush body gradually becomes thin and loses its original shape, making it unusable for use.

[0009] On the other hand, the latter, which is a bundle of spongy metal thin fibers, is always in a hydrated or moisturized state that is not easily drained or dried when not in use, and is a bacterial culture. It is necessary to attach something like a hanging string or hanging hook to make it easier to hang and dry in a sanitary manner. In addition, it is necessary to form hooks for latching separately or to provide a tray for mounting.

[0010] Therefore, the present invention fundamentally solves these two problems, and, except for changes due to fiber wear, the occurrence of a thinning phenomenon due to fiber dropout is almost eliminated even after many years of use. The main body continues to maintain its original shape, and the initial cleaning effect can be maintained over a long period of time with fewer occurrences of changes in the sense of use, and water drops after use. It can be fixed to a suitable location, for example, on the inner wall of the sink, or hung on a water supply column, so that it is not necessary to separately form a hook for hooking or a tray for mounting. It was made for the purpose of providing a scrubbing scourer that can be dried and kept clean.

[0011] For example, when washing dishes and pans having a large area, the two scourers are joined together by adsorbing the suction surfaces of the suction cup members together and connecting them together. The clean surface can be doubled for use.

Means for solving the problem

[0012] The first configuration of the cleaning scourer according to the present invention taken to achieve the above object will be described using the reference numerals used in the examples. The cross-sectional shape was formed in a substantially triangular shape. A string-like body 23 in which a large number of single fibers 22 obtained by crimping the drawn monofilaments 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 sucker body 2 which is wound in a rolled shape and formed into a lump of columnar or ball shape is clamped and clamped by an appropriate binding means 3 at the outer peripheral portion of the intermediate portion c in the width direction. 1 is connected to the front surface side central portion 11.

[0013] The second configuration relating to the scrubbing scrubber is a twisted process in which a large number of single fibers 42 that have been crimped are drawn to a drawn monofilament 41 having a substantially square cross-sectional shape. A large number of cord-like bodies 43 that have been cut into a predetermined length and arranged in parallel, A string-like body parallel body 45 formed by applying a fiber fixing means 24 for preventing individual movement of each single fiber 42 to a substantially middle portion c of the width direction length w of the cut string-like body row 43a is provided at one end side thereof. The suction cup member 1 is formed in a state in which the outer peripheral portion of the intermediate portion c in the width direction is tightly clamped by an appropriate bundling means 3 when the main body 4 is formed into a lump columnar shape or ball shape by being wound in a rolled shape. The structure is connected to the front surface side central portion 11.

The invention's effect

As is apparent from the above description, the scrubbing scourer according to the present invention has a large number of single fibers obtained by crimping drawn monofilaments 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. Since the movement is prevented, and the means for preventing the individual movement of the single fiber at the time of the string-like body is provided in this way, the individual single fiber may come out of the lump of the stake when using the scourer. It can almost certainly be prevented from moving, and even after long-term use of the scourer, the stubborn wrinkle phenomenon with almost no loss of fibers continues to maintain its original shape, and the initial cleaning effect is maintained over a long period of time. Maintained With Les, the cormorant effect and can be kept.

[0015] 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 into a bundle from one end side to form a lump. Assuming that the main 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 clamped and clamped by the binding means, and is connected to the central portion on the surface side of the suction cup member provided with the connecting hole Therefore, it has the effect that the body part can be formed very easily and efficiently, and each single fiber forming the body has a special cross-sectional shape that is approximately triangular or rectangular. Since it has a cross-sectional shape, it can be expected that when cleaning kitchen utensils, it can be cleaned cleanly only with water without using a cleaning agent. And adsorb it on a smooth surface Since it is not necessary to separately form or place a member such as a hook for holding or a tray for mounting, it is possible to leave a smooth surface where water drops may drop after use, such as a sink. By adsorbing it to the inner peripheral wall surface, water contained in the scrubber body can be dripped and dried naturally. It has a unique effect that it can be kept clean.

[0016] In addition, as described in claim 3, in the case where the strainer body 2 has a structure including the suction cup member 1 and the hanging string member 6, the hanging string member is used as the water supply curl. By hanging it on the nozzle part, it is expected to be able to dry naturally by dripping the water contained in the necessary scourer body into the sink. can do.

[0017] Further, as described in claim 4, for example, when washing dishes or pans having a large area, the suction surfaces of the two suction cup members should be opposed to each other and connected to each other. Therefore, it is possible to expect the effect that the cleaning surface can be doubled and cleaned efficiently.

Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a cleaning scourer according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view showing the center profile of the scourer.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the same suction cup member.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a state when not in use.

FIG. 5 is a side view showing a state before the two scissors are connected.

[FIG. 6] A side view showing a connected state of two scissors.

FIG. 7 is an inclined view showing a state when the cleaning scrubber of another embodiment is not used.

FIG. 8 is a side view showing a single fiber constituting the scourer body.

FIG. 9 is a side view showing a string-like body before collecting and twisting a large number of single fibers.

FIG. 10 is a plan view (a) and a side view (b) showing a parallel arrangement state and a fiber fixing state of string-like bodies.

[FIG. 11] A plan view (a) and a side view (b) showing a state in which a string-like parallel body is wound in a winding shape from one end side.

[FIG. 12] A plan view (a) and a side view (b) showing a state where winding has been completed.

FIG. 13 is an enlarged schematic diagram showing an example of cleaning with a scourer body.

FIG. 14 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a monofilament showing another embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a side view showing a string-like body before collecting a large number of single fibers and subjecting them to twisting. FIG. 16 is a plan view showing a parallel arrangement state and a fiber fixing state of string-like bodies.

FIG. 17 is a side view showing means for processing a string-like body in a parallel arrangement state into a fiber-fixed state. Sono 18] Schematic diagram showing an enlarged example of cleaning with a scourer body.

Explanation of symbols

1 Suction cup material

2 Scourer body

3 Bundling means

6 String part

11 Front side center

12 Adsorption surface

21 ® monofilament

22 monofilament

23 String

23a Cut string

24 Fiber fixing means

25 String parallel body

41 Enzy monofilament

42 monofilament

43 String

43a Cut string

45 Stringed parallel body

c Intermediate part in the width direction

w Length in width direction

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

In the present invention, the fiber fixing means is preferably a sewing means using a sewing machine or a sewing means using a thread from the viewpoint of production efficiency and the ability to work at room temperature. When a means for heat-sealing the fibers is adopted by rotating a disk body having gear-like protrusions and pressurizing and heating them in a chain line shape, the relative movement of the fibers is more improved. This is one of the preferable means in that it can be surely prevented.

[0021] The thickness of the monofilament in which the cross-sectional shape referred to in the present invention is formed in a substantially triangular shape or a substantially quadrangular shape is not particularly limited, but the thickness is within a range of 20 to 100 denier. It is preferable to use a single fiber obtained by crimping a material having a thickness of about 30 to 40 denier. In the case of monofilament without crimping force, there is no entanglement between the fibers, or there is less holding power between the fibers of the object to be cleaned, which has less cleaning power than that of crimped fiber. It is not a preferable fiber in terms of scarcity.

[0022] Further, the thickness of the string-like body obtained by aligning and twisting a number of single fibers subjected to crimping should be, for example, about 2 to 10 mm without applying external pressure. In particular, the thickness of about 4 to 6 mm is preferable in that 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 3 are diagrams showing the structure of an embodiment of the scrubbing scrubber of the present invention, FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing its external shape, FIG. 2 is a side view showing a central longitudinal section, FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the sucker member, and FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the state when not in use.

[0024] Fig. 1 shows the appearance of a scrubbing scrubber according to the present invention, in which a scrubber body 2 formed into a ball shape by bundling fibers, which will be described in detail later, and a suction cup member 1 are connected and fixed. It is a structure that has been allowed to.

As shown in FIG. 3, the sucker member 1 connected to the scouring body 2 has a small protrusion 12 integrally projecting from the surface side central portion 11 of the sucker member 1, and the small protrusion 12 in the axial direction. In this structure, the connecting hole 13 perpendicular to the structure is formed to penetrate therethrough.

Thus, as shown in FIG. 2, the sushi shown in the embodiment is tightly clamped by the resin binding band 3 as a binding means at the outer peripheral portion of the intermediate portion in the width direction of the swash body 2. Furthermore, the connection hole 13 of the suction cup member 1 and the binding band 3 are connected by a resin binding string 3a as another connection body.

[0027] The connection means between the suction cup member 1 and the scouring body 2 referred to here is, for example, using only one binding band 3 without using the binding band 3 and the binding string 3a. It is possible to tighten the clamping body 2 through the connecting hole 13 in the panel member 1, or other well-known means may be taken.

[0028] After using the scourer as described above, as shown in FIG. 4, the suction force of the suction cup member 1 is used to adsorb it to the peripheral wall surface of the sink 6. By doing so, water contained in the sardine can be dripped into the sink 6 to dry the sardine. This has the advantage that the used scourer can be kept clean several times compared to a storage method in which the scourer is simply placed on a flat part such as a scouring tray.

In addition, the scourer of the embodiment shown in FIG. 7 has a structure in which a suspension string member 6 is attached to the scouring body 2 in addition to the suction cup member 1. In the case of such a structure, as described above, it can be adsorbed on the peripheral wall surface of the sink 6, and the hanging string member 6 is suspended from the nozzle portion 7a of the water supply currant 7. As described above, it is necessary to provide a hook for holding and a tray for mounting as described above, and the water contained in the main body of the scourer is dripped into the sink to be naturally dried to maintain cleanliness. You can keep it.

[0030] As shown in the figure, the scissors shown in these examples have a spherical shape, so if you feel that the area is small when washing platters and pans, As shown in Fig. 6, the suction surfaces of the two suction cup members 1 and 1 face each other and are connected to each other by suction, thereby doubling the clean surface and efficiently cleaning a large area. It also has the advantage of being able to.

[0031] Next, a detailed description will be given of a first embodiment of the structure of the scouring body 2. The scouring body 2 is a mass obtained by densely gathering innumerable fine fibers, and the constituent fibers are monofilaments extruded from a special-shaped orifice formed of a polyester resin on a resin fiber extrusion die. As shown in an enlarged view in FIG. 13, the monofilament having a cross-sectional shape of an approximately equilateral triangle having a sharp apex is stretched to obtain a monofilament 21 having a thickness of 30 to 40 denier. As shown in Fig. 8, the number of single fibers 22 obtained by crimping is aligned as shown in Fig. 9, and loosely twisted to give a thickness of 4-6mm in the uncompressed state. A string-like body 23 having a degree is formed.

[0032] As shown in Fig. 10, the string-like body 23 formed in this way is trimmed to a length of 80 mm, for example. As a result, a string string having a length in the width direction w of about 80 mm is formed. By sewing the sewing machine in two rows at an interval, a means for preventing the single fibers 22 forming the respective string-like bodies 23 from coming out and individually moving is provided at this stage. 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.

[0033] The string-like body parallel body 25 formed in this way is wound into a winding shape sequentially from one end side as shown in FIG. 11, and the whole body is swirled as shown in FIG. 2 is formed.

[0034] Subsequently, as described above with reference to Fig. 2, the scourer body 2 that is wound in a spiral shape as described above is used as a sucker member by using two members of a binding band 3 and an auxiliary binding string 3a. Connect with 1 connecting hole 13.

[0035] In the first embodiment thus formed, the scrubbing scrubber has a cross-sectional shape of each single fiber 22 constituting the scrubber main body 2 and a substantially equilateral triangular shape having a sharp apex. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13, the oil stain of the tableware can be scraped off at the sharp apex of each monofilament 21. -And the dirt that has been rubbed off can be left in the water held between the fibers so that it can be carried in, so it is not necessary to rub against the cleaning surface again. It can remove dirt efficiently.

FIG. 14 to FIG. 18 show a second embodiment. Thus, FIG. 14 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.

[0037] As shown in Fig. 15, a large number of single fibers 42 obtained by crimping the drawn monofilament 41 having a substantially square cross-sectional shape by crimping the same as in the first embodiment. A string-like body 43 provided with a twist is formed by performing a twisting process by aligning the main lines.

[0038] Fig. 16 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. 17, the outer peripheral surface is uneven in the shape of a gear. Pass between the two heated upper and lower rotating bodies 52, 52 so that the film or tape 51, 51 is sandwiched between them. In this manner, the film or tape 51, 51 together with the string-like body 43 sandwiched between these 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 body 2 conforms to the description of the first embodiment. The film or tape 51 mentioned here may be used only on one side which need not be used up and down.

[0039] As shown in Fig. 18, even in the swarf main body 2 formed in this way, the sharp apexes 40, 40 ... of the individual filaments 41 constituting the swarf main body 2 As in the case of the scouring body 2 shown in the first embodiment, the dirt can be efficiently removed with water alone without using a cleaning agent. It can be done.

[0040] The monofilaments 21 and 41 described above are preferably made of polyester fibers typified by polyethylene terephthalate fibers because the cleaning effect by washing with water is remarkable. In addition, the thickness of the monofilament is not limited to that of 30 to 40 deniers shown in the above-described embodiment. For example, if the fibers are in the range of 20 to 100 deniers, they are used as fibers having good cleaning efficiency. can do.

[0041] It is most preferable in terms of production efficiency that the fiber fixing means is a sewing means using a sewing thread using a sewing machine. However, as in the second embodiment, a horizontal line-like vertical line is formed on the outer peripheral surface. Even if a disk body with gear-like protrusions cut into a line or inclined line is rotated and heated and heated in a chain line by pressure, it is possible to efficiently prevent the fibers from coming off. Power S can be.

[0042] 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 example. Prevention can be performed efficiently.

[0043] In addition, the material for forming the bundle is not limited to a nylon material, but is not particularly limited as long as it is a resin material having appropriate toughness and elasticity. A metal material such as a metal strip may be used.

Industrial applicability As described above, the scrubbing scourer according to the present invention can be cleaned only by washing with water, except in the case of solid soiling without the use of a cleaning agent. Since it can be dropped and attached to the peripheral wall of the sink, it can be drained.

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] Stretched monofilaments 21 whose cross-sectional shape is formed in a substantially triangular shape are crimped. A string-like body 23 in which a large number of single fibers 22 are drawn and twisted is formed to a predetermined length. Is cut 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,

A scouring body 2 that is wound in a whirling shape from one end and formed into a lump of pillars or balls,

A scrubbing brush connected to the front surface side central portion 11 of the suction cup member 1 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

[2] A stretched monofilament 41 whose cross-sectional shape is formed in a substantially quadrangular shape 41 is subjected to a crimping force test. Cut into lengths and placed 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.

A scouring body 4 formed like a lump of pillars or balls, wound in a spiral shape from one end side,

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

A scrubbing brush connected to the front surface side central portion 11 of the suction cup member 1.

[3] The scrubbing scrubber according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the scrubbing body 2 includes a suction cup member 1 and a hanging strap member 6.

[4] The cleaning brush according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the suction surfaces 12 and 12 of the suction members 1 and 1 of the two cleaning scrubbers 1 and 1 are surface-bonded to each other and integrally connected to each other. .

[5] The scrubbing brush according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the fiber fixing means 24 is a sewing means using a sewing thread.

[6] The cleaning scourer according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the fiber fixing means 24 is a heat compression fusion means.