WO2024053062A1 - 靴洗浄機 - Google Patents

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WO2024053062A1
WO2024053062A1 PCT/JP2022/033767 JP2022033767W WO2024053062A1 WO 2024053062 A1 WO2024053062 A1 WO 2024053062A1 JP 2022033767 W JP2022033767 W JP 2022033767W WO 2024053062 A1 WO2024053062 A1 WO 2024053062A1
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健一 中島
理恵子 中島
康裕 中島
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    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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  • This relates to a shoe cleaning machine that is used to remove deposits from shoes while the user is wearing them.
  • Patent Document 1 There is a known device that blows air to remove deposits adhering to the soles or sides of shoes (see Patent Document 1, Patent Document 2, and Patent Document 3).
  • This type of device is effective in removing grass, dust, etc. that have adhered due to the effects of static electricity, etc., but is not sufficient to remove adhered substances such as soil and mud. Therefore, for example, as shown in Patent Documents 4 and 5, devices are known that spray water to remove deposits.
  • Patent Document 4 does not clean the sole of the shoe sufficiently, and the device described in Patent Document 5 does not clean the sole of the shoe while the user is wearing the shoe. This was inconvenient, as there was a high possibility that the user's clothes would get wet.
  • An object of the present disclosure is to provide a shoe cleaning machine that can clean the soles and sides of shoes while the user is wearing the shoes while avoiding getting the user's clothes wet.
  • One aspect of the present disclosure provides a shoe cleaning machine for removing deposits from shoes with a liquid while the user is wearing the shoes; , a first nozzle disposed below the main body, inclined with respect to the upper surface, and disposed to inject liquid in a direction crossing; a first nozzle disposed opposite to the first nozzle; , a second nozzle that jets the liquid in a direction opposite to the jetting direction of the first nozzle, and the liquid is jetted from either the first nozzle or the second nozzle. and an injection switching section that switches the flow path.
  • the main body has an upper surface on which shoes are placed.
  • the user stands on the upper surface of the main body with both feet together.
  • the first nozzle is arranged below the main body so as to aim at the sole of the shoe. Since the liquid ejected from the first nozzle is ejected obliquely with respect to the upper surface, even if the liquid comes off the sole, it is unlikely to wet the user directly above.
  • the second nozzle is arranged to face the first nozzle, and the liquid from the second nozzle is jetted in a direction opposite to the jetting direction of the first nozzle. That is, the second nozzle injects the liquid so as to aim at the first nozzle.
  • the user can easily predict the trajectory of the liquid injected from the second nozzle using the position of the first nozzle as a guide. As a result, the user is more likely to expose the dirty side of the shoe to the liquid from the second nozzle.
  • the user can wash the soles and sides of the shoes while keeping the shoes on while avoiding getting the user's clothes wet.
  • an ejection switching unit may be provided that switches the liquid flow path so that the liquid is ejected from either the first nozzle or the second nozzle. It is possible to prevent liquid from being sprayed from both the first nozzle and the second nozzle, making it difficult for the user to wet their clothes.
  • the method further includes piping through which the liquid passes, and the piping includes a first connecting tube connected to the first nozzle and a second connecting tube connected to the second nozzle,
  • the injection switching section may include a switching valve that switches the liquid flow path between the first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe. The flow path through which the liquid is jetted from the first nozzle and the flow path through which the liquid is jetted from the second nozzle can be easily switched by the switching valve.
  • the fuel injection device may further include a support section that stands upright from the main body, and the injection switching section may include an operation section that drives and switches the switching valve, and the operation section may be provided on the support section. Since the user can support himself on the support part while cleaning the shoes, he can wash the shoes in a comfortable posture. Further, the user can control the direction of the liquid jetted from the first nozzle or the second nozzle by operating the operating section provided on the support section, thereby improving work efficiency.
  • a scattering prevention part that interferes with the liquid jetted from the first nozzle may be arranged between the second nozzle and the main body.
  • the scattering prevention section can prevent the liquid sprayed from the first nozzle from scattering.
  • the scattering prevention part is provided in the interference wall part with which the liquid collides, the splash prevention wall part disposed between the interference wall part and the first nozzle, and the splash prevention wall part, and A liquid receiving port through which liquid ejected from one nozzle passes.
  • the liquid ejected from the first nozzle passes through the liquid receiving port, collides with the interference wall, and falls.
  • the liquid that has rebounded from the interference wall is prevented from scattering toward the user by the splash prevention wall, and falls as it is.
  • the upper surface of the main body may be provided with an opening through which the liquid injected from the first nozzle passes, and a brush arranged to surround the opening.
  • the brush increases the effectiveness of cleaning the soles of shoes.
  • the user can wash the soles and sides of the shoes while keeping the shoes on while avoiding getting the clothes wet.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a shoe cleaning machine according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 is a side sectional view of the shoe cleaning machine shown in FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 3 is a side view schematically showing the injection switching section.
  • FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the injection switching section, the diagram in (a) is a diagram showing the outline of the structure, and the diagram in (b) is a diagram that closes the flow path to the lower nozzle and changes the flow to the upper nozzle. It is a functional explanatory diagram showing a state in which the passage is open, and the diagram (c) is a functional explanatory diagram showing a state in which the passage to the upper nozzle is closed and the passage to the lower nozzle is open. It is.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a shoe cleaning machine according to a modified example.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a shoe cleaning machine according to another modification.
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a shoe cleaning machine according to another modification.
  • a shoe cleaning machine is a device that removes deposits from shoes such as rain boots and boots by jetting liquid.
  • the liquid sprayed from a shoe washing machine can be widely used, such as tap water supplied from a water supply facility, water pumped by a pump, detergent, chemical liquid, etc.
  • the pump may be not only an electric pump but also a manual pump.
  • Shoe cleaning machines can clean rubber and leather boots and rubber boots that reach below the knee.
  • Shoe cleaning machines can clean other types of shoes as long as they are intended to be cleaned with liquid. An example of a shoe washing machine will be described below.
  • the shoe washing machine 1 is assumed to be used by a user H while wearing shoes B, for example.
  • the shoe cleaning machine 1 includes a main body 2 having a floor surface 21 on which a user H stands, a lower nozzle 3 (an example of a first nozzle) disposed below the main body 2, and a lower nozzle 3 facing the lower nozzle 3.
  • the upper nozzle 4 (an example of a second nozzle) is arranged as shown in FIG.
  • the user H can, for example, stand on the floor 21 of the main body 2 with both feet.
  • the lower nozzle 3 injects water W (an example of a liquid) in a direction that is inclined and intersects the floor surface 21 .
  • the upper nozzle 4 is arranged opposite to the lower nozzle 3.
  • the upper nozzle 4 injects water W in a direction opposite to the injection direction Da of the lower nozzle 3 (injection direction Db).
  • the opposite direction is a direction opposite to the injection direction Da.
  • the spray direction Db broadly includes a direction in which the spray hits any of the floor surfaces 21, a direction opposite to and parallel to the spray direction Da, and a direction in which the spray is aimed at the lower nozzle 3. This includes the direction in which it is sprayed.
  • front, back, and side used in the following description are based on the injection direction Da of the lower nozzle 3.
  • the spray direction Da of the lower nozzle 3 is forward.
  • a position in front of the lower nozzle 3 is described as “front” or “front part”.
  • the opposite direction to the front is the rear, and the position behind the lower nozzle 3 is described as the “rear” or “rear”.
  • the direction intersecting the injection direction Da of the lower nozzle 3 is the side, and the position on the side of the lower nozzle 3 is described as a "side”.
  • the explanation may be given as "left” or "right” based on the user H who is facing forward.
  • the main body portion 2 includes a floor surface 21 (an example of an upper surface) on which the shoes B are placed.
  • An opening 22 through which water W injected from the lower nozzle 3 passes is formed in the floor surface 21 .
  • the shape of the opening 22 may be rectangular, square, polygonal, circular, oval, or any other arbitrary shape.
  • the dimensions of the opening 22 can be determined based on dimensions into which the shoes B worn by the user H are difficult to fit.
  • the length of the widest part of the opening 22 can be 2 cm or more and 15 cm or less, 3 cm or more and 13 cm or less, and 4 cm or more and 12 cm or less.
  • the opening 22 is provided at the center of the floor surface 21.
  • the center of the floor surface 21 includes, for example, the center portion in the front-rear direction.
  • the opening 22 is formed to include the center portion of the floor surface 21 in the left-right direction. Water W jetted from the lower nozzle 3 passes through the opening 22 and hits the shoes B on the floor 21. By providing the opening 22 in the center of the floor surface 21, the shoes B can be easily moved back and forth or laterally (left and right), and the shoes B can be washed easily.
  • the floor surface 21 includes a front part 21a and a rear part 21b with the lower nozzle 3 as a reference.
  • the floor surface 21 includes left and right side portions 21c with respect to the lower nozzle 3.
  • the front part 21a of the floor surface 21 is provided with a discharge port 21d through which dirty water that has fallen onto the floor surface 21 passes and is discharged.
  • a peripheral wall 21e is provided at the outer edge of the floor surface 21 to prevent dirty water after cleaning from flowing out from the surrounding area.
  • the floor surface 21 has a substantially rectangular shape, and includes, for example, a pair of opposing short side portions 21x and a pair of opposing long side portions 21y.
  • One short side portion 21x forms part of the outer edge of the front portion 21a, and the other short side portion 21x forms part of the outer edge of the rear portion 21b.
  • the long side portion 21y forms part of the outer edge of the side portion 21c.
  • the distance from the outer edge of the front portion 21a (for example, the short side portion 21x) or the outer edge of the rear portion 21b (for example, the short side portion 21x) to the opening 22 is determined based on the dimensions of the shoes B worn by the user H, respectively. Can be done. For example, assuming that the length from the heel to the toe of shoe B is 10 cm to 40 cm, the length from the front and rear short side portions 21x to the opening 22 is preferably 5 cm or more and 60 cm or less. Further, assuming shoes B for adults, the length from the front and rear short side portions 21x to the opening 22 is preferably 15 cm or more, preferably 20 cm or more, and preferably 30 cm or more.
  • the distance from the outer edges of the left and right side portions 21c (for example, the long side portions 21y) to the opening 22 can be determined based on the dimensions of the shoes B worn by the user H, respectively.
  • the length from the left and right long side portions 21y to the opening 22 is preferably 5 cm or more and 50 cm or less.
  • the length from the left and right long side portions 21y to the opening 22 is preferably 10 cm or more, preferably 15 cm or more, and preferably 20 cm or more.
  • a support portion 5 is provided upright on the side portion 21c of the floor surface 21.
  • the support portion 5 is provided on both the left and right side portions 21c, but may be provided only on either one.
  • the support portion 5 is formed of, for example, an inverted U-shaped frame.
  • the support part 5 includes a pair of pillar parts 51 (front pillar parts 51) erected at the corner corners of the front part 21a and pillar parts 52 (rear pillar parts 52) erected at the corner corners of the rear part 21b.
  • the handrail section 53 is provided horizontally between the support sections 51 and 52.
  • the handrail portion 53 extends, for example, in the front-rear direction Dx.
  • the longitudinal direction Dx means the direction along the jetting direction Da of the water W from the lower nozzle 3 in plan view.
  • the handrail portion 53 is not limited to a linear member, and may be a member that connects the front support portion 51 and the rear support portion 52 by bending or curving in the middle. Further, the handrail portion 53 may be a member substantially parallel to the floor surface 21, or may be a member inclined in the vertical direction.
  • the user H holds on to the handrail portion 53 of the support portion 5 and performs cleaning work on the shoes B while supporting the user's body.
  • the handrail portion 53 is provided with an operating portion 54 for switching the flow path of the water W injected from the lower nozzle 3 and the upper nozzle 4.
  • the operating section 54 includes a lever 54a fixed to the handrail section 53 and a wire 54b fixed to the lever 54a.
  • the wire 54b is passed through the cover tube 56 as appropriate. The user H grips the lever 54a so as to pull it. When the lever 54a is pulled, the wire 54b is pulled and the flow path is switched.
  • the shoe cleaning machine 1 includes a nozzle holding section 6, an injection switching section 7, and a scattering prevention section 8, which are arranged on the front section 21a of the main body section 2.
  • the left and right support sections 5 each include a front support section 51.
  • the nozzle holding portion 6 is, for example, a pipe-shaped horizontal member fixed to the left front support portion 51 and the right front support portion 51 .
  • the upper nozzle 4 is formed of a metal or resin pipe with high shape stability.
  • the upper nozzle 4 is, for example, a straight tube that is bent in the middle, and the diameter of the tip is reduced to form an injection port 41 for the water W.
  • the upper nozzle 4 is fixed to the nozzle holding part 6 so as to be oriented in a predetermined direction.
  • the predetermined orientation of the upper nozzle 4 is such that the injection port 41 faces the lower nozzle 3, and the injection direction Db from the upper nozzle 4 is opposite to the injection direction Da from the lower nozzle 3. It is oriented like this.
  • the water W jetted from the upper nozzle 4 is jetted toward the floor surface 21, for example, so as to aim at the opening 22.
  • the lower nozzle 3 is formed of a metal or resin pipe with high shape stability, and the tip thereof is reduced in diameter to form an injection port 31 for the water W.
  • the lower nozzle 3 is fixed to the back side of the floor surface 21 via a bracket part 2a.
  • the lower nozzle 3 is installed so as to spray water W obliquely forward through the opening 22.
  • the shoe cleaning machine 1 includes a pipe 9 through which water W sprayed from the lower nozzle 3 or the upper nozzle 4 passes.
  • the piping 9 includes a lower pipe part 91 (an example of a first connecting pipe) connected to the lower nozzle 3, an upper pipe part 92 (an example of a second connecting pipe) connected to the upper nozzle 4, and a lower pipe part 92 (an example of a second connecting pipe) connected to the upper nozzle 4.
  • An introduction pipe part 93 that supplies water W to the part 91 or the upper pipe part 92 is provided.
  • the lower pipe section 91 extends from the lower nozzle 3 to the injection switching section 7.
  • the upper pipe section 92 extends from the upper nozzle 4 to the injection switching section 7 .
  • the introduction pipe section 93 extends, for example, from the water supply equipment to the injection switching section 7.
  • the introduction pipe section 93 is provided with an on-off valve 94 for supplying and stopping water W.
  • the upper pipe part 92, the lower pipe part 91, and the introduction pipe part 93 are, for example, flexible hoses.
  • a scattering prevention part 8 that interferes with the water W injected from the lower nozzle 3 is fixed to the nozzle holding part 6.
  • the scattering prevention part 8 is arranged between the floor surface 21 of the main body part 2 and the upper nozzle 4.
  • the scattering prevention unit 8 is a casing whose bottom (lower surface) is missing.
  • the scattering prevention part 8 is provided at an interference wall part 81 with which water W collides, a splash prevention wall part 82 arranged between the interference wall part 81 and the lower nozzle 3, and a splash prevention wall part 82.
  • a liquid receiving port 83 through which water W injected from 3 passes.
  • the liquid receiving port 83 is formed on an imaginary line extending from the center of the injection port of the lower nozzle 3 in the injection direction Da.
  • the liquid receiving port 83 is a through hole through which water W injected from the lower nozzle 3 can pass, and may have any shape such as a round shape, an elliptical shape, or a polygonal shape. Although it depends on the extent to which the water W injected from the lower nozzle 3 spreads, the liquid receiving port 83 can have a horizontally elongated shape that is wider in the horizontal direction than in the vertical direction. Further, it may have a vertically elongated shape that is wider in the vertical direction than in the horizontal direction.
  • the scattering prevention part 8 prevents the water W injected from the lower nozzle 3 from scattering forward. Further, the water W injected from the lower nozzle 3 passes through the liquid receiving port 83, collides with the interference wall portion 81, and falls. The water W that has rebounded from the interference wall section 81 is prevented from scattering toward the user H by the rebound prevention wall section 82 and falls as it is. The water W falling from the scattering prevention part 8 is discharged from the discharge port 21d of the floor surface 21. By providing the scattering prevention part 8, it is possible to prevent the water W injected from the lower nozzle 3 from scattering, and also to prevent the user H from getting wet due to splashing.
  • the scattering prevention part 8 may be plate-shaped (wall-shaped) in which the interference wall part 81 is formed by omitting the rebound prevention wall part 82.
  • the interference wall portion 81 may have a net shape or may have a plurality of slits formed therein.
  • an injection switching section 7 is fixed to the nozzle holding section 6.
  • the injection switching unit 7 includes a three-way valve 71 (an example of a switching valve) and a switching mechanism 72, and the three-way valve 71 and the switching mechanism 72 are housed in a housing 79.
  • the lower pipe section 91 connected to the lower nozzle 3 is connected to the first outflow section 71a of the three-way valve 71.
  • the upper pipe portion 92 connected to the upper nozzle 4 is connected to the second outlet portion 71b of the three-way valve 71.
  • An inlet pipe section 93 that supplies water W pumped from a water supply facility or the like is connected to an inflow section 71c of the three-way valve 71.
  • the three-way valve 71 has, for example, an L port structure, and includes a valve box 71e that accommodates a valve body 71d (see FIG. 4).
  • the valve box 71e includes an inflow part 71c connected to the introduction pipe part 93 so that the liquid can pass therethrough, a first outflow part 71a connected to the upper pipe part 92 so that the liquid can pass therethrough, and a first outflow part 71a connected to the upper pipe part 92 so that the liquid can pass therethrough.
  • the second outflow portion 71b is connected to the lower pipe portion 91 so that the second outflow portion 71b can pass therethrough.
  • the valve body 71d is rotatably housed within the valve box 71e, and switches the flow path of the water W by rotating within the valve box 71e.
  • the switching mechanism 72 includes a valve body link 73 that rotates the valve body 71d, a drive link 74 that is rotatably connected to the valve body link 73 and tilts the valve body link 73, and a drive link 74 that rotates the valve body link 73 in a fixed position in a static state.
  • the spring portion 72c is, for example, a tension spring fixed to the housing 79. When the force applied to the drive link 74 is released, the spring portion 72c contracts (restores) the valve body link 73 to return the drive link 74 to its home position.
  • the drive link 74 includes a first end 74a rotatably connected to a shaft 75 fixed to the housing 79.
  • the drive link 74 is tiltable about the shaft portion 75 as a fulcrum. Tilting is the difference between the virtual plane and the virtual straight line, assuming a plane (virtual plane) that includes a rotatably supported part and a straight line (virtual straight line) connecting that part and other parts. means a movement in which the angle of (inclination angle) changes.
  • the drive link 74 includes a second end 74b opposite to the first end 74a, and the second end 74b is rotatably connected to the valve body link 73.
  • the valve body link 73 tilts while following the tilting of the drive link 74.
  • a slit 74c for allowing the valve body link 73 to tilt is provided at the second end 74b.
  • An overload absorbing section 76 is provided between the first end 74a and the second end 74b of the drive link 74.
  • the overload absorbing section 76 includes a coil spring 76a (compression spring) fixed at one end to the drive link 74, and a support plate section 76b fixed to the other end of the coil spring 76a.
  • An end portion of a wire 54b passed through a coil spring 76a is fixed to the support plate portion 76b.
  • the wire 54b is connected to a lever 54a of the operating section 54.
  • the coil spring 76a of the overload absorbing section 76 is compressed and absorbs a part of the tensile force due to the wire 54b.
  • the overload absorbing portion 76 protects the drive link 74, the valve body link 73, and the valve body 71d by preventing overload from being applied to the drive link 74, the valve body link 73, and the valve body 71d.
  • the wire 54b may be directly connected to the drive link 74 without going through the overload absorber 76.
  • the wire 54b is provided to pass through the housing 79 and is connected to the operating section 54.
  • the operating section 54 is provided on the handrail section 53.
  • the user H pulls the wire 54b by operating the operating section 54 and tilts the drive link 74.
  • the tilting of the drive link 74 causes the valve body link 73 to tilt, and as a result, the valve body 71d within the valve body 71e rotates.
  • FIG. 4B schematically shows a flow path formed in the valve box 71e, and shows a case where the valve body link 73 is in the first state. In the first state, a flow path is formed so that the upper pipe section 92 connected to the upper nozzle 4 and the introduction pipe section 93 can communicate with each other.
  • FIG. 4C schematically shows a flow path formed in the valve box 71e, and shows a case where the valve body link 73 is in the second state. In the second state, a flow path is formed so that the lower pipe section 91 connected to the lower nozzle 3 and the introduction pipe section 93 can communicate with each other.
  • the main body 2 of the shoe washer 1 includes a floor surface 21 on which shoes B are placed.
  • the user H stands on the floor 21 with both feet together.
  • the lower nozzle 3 is arranged below the main body part 2 so as to aim at the sole Ba. Since the water W injected from the lower nozzle 3 is injected obliquely to the floor surface 21, even if it comes off the sole Ba, it is unlikely to wet the user H directly above.
  • the upper nozzle 4 is arranged to face the lower nozzle 3, and the water W from the upper nozzle 4 is injected in a direction opposite to the injection direction Da of the lower nozzle 3 (injection direction Db). That is, the upper nozzle 4 injects water W so as to aim at the lower nozzle 3. Therefore, the user H can easily predict the trajectory of the water W injected from the upper nozzle 4 using the position of the lower nozzle 3 and the opening 22 as a guide. As a result, the user H can conveniently move the side surface of the dirty shoe B to easily expose it to the water W sprayed from the upper nozzle 4. According to the shoe cleaning machine 1, the user H can wash the sole Ba and the side surface of the shoe B while still wearing the shoe B while avoiding getting the clothes wet.
  • the shoe washer 1 also includes an injection switching unit 7 that switches the flow path of the water W so that the water W is injected from either the lower nozzle 3 or the upper nozzle 4. As a result, it is possible to prevent the water W from being sprayed from both the lower nozzle 3 and the upper nozzle 4, making it difficult for the user H to get their clothes wet.
  • the shoe washer 1 injects water W from the upper nozzle 4 in a static state (first state) in which the user H is not operating the operating unit 54.
  • the shoe washer 1 has a structure in which, in the first state, the water W from the lower nozzle 3 is stopped, and the water W from the upper nozzle 4 is preferentially ejected. Since the water W from the upper nozzle 4 is injected toward the floor surface 21, it is less likely to scatter compared to the water W ejected from the lower nozzle 3. As a result, water W can be prevented from scattering before the user H places the shoes B on the floor surface 21.
  • the user H freely moves the shoes B so as to be in contact with the water W sprayed from the upper nozzle 4, and mainly removes deposits Dt such as dirt and mud that are attached to the sides of the shoes B. remove. Since the user H moves the shoes B so as to aim at the water W sprayed from the upper nozzle 4, the shoes B are likely to be placed near the opening 22 of the floor surface 21, particularly so as to block the opening 22. Become.
  • the user H operates the operating section 54 by grasping the lever 54a of the operating section 54, and switches the flow path of the water W.
  • the injection of water W from the upper nozzle 4 is stopped, and water W is ejected from the lower nozzle 3 instead.
  • the shoe B is placed, for example, in the vicinity of the opening 22, particularly so as to close the opening 22.
  • the water W easily hits the shoes B, and it becomes easier to prevent the water W from coming off the shoes B and scattering.
  • the flow path is switched from the upper nozzle 4 to the lower nozzle 3, the water W passing through the opening 22 does not come off the shoe B and easily hits the sole Ba appropriately.
  • the injection switching unit 7 of the shoe washer 1 includes a three-way valve 71 (an example of a switching valve) that switches the flow path of water W between a lower pipe part 91 and an upper pipe part 92.
  • the three-way valve 71 allows the flow path of the water W injected from the lower nozzle 3 and the flow path of the water W injected from the upper nozzle 4 to be easily switched.
  • the switching valve may be an electromagnetic valve or the like that can switch the flow path by rotating the valve body 71d using a drive motor.
  • the solenoid valve may be operated by the user H operating a changeover switch on the operating section 54 to control a drive motor.
  • the operation section 54 of the shoe washer 1 is provided on the handrail section 53. Since the user H can support himself on the handrail portion 53 while cleaning the shoes B, the user H can wash the shoes B in a comfortable posture. Further, the user H can control the direction of the water W sprayed from the lower nozzle 3 or the upper nozzle 4 by operating the operating section 54 provided on the handrail section 53, thereby improving work efficiency.
  • shoe cleaning machine 1A according to a modification will be described.
  • the shoe cleaning machines 1A, 1B, and 1C according to the following modifications have the same structure and elements as the shoe washer 1 described above, and the operations and effects achieved by the common structure and elements are also common. Therefore, shoe cleaning machines 1A to 1C according to the following modified examples will be explained with a focus on differences from shoe cleaning machine 1, and common structures and elements will be given the same reference numerals and detailed explanations will be omitted. .
  • the shoe washing machine 1A includes a main body 2 having a floor surface 21 on which shoes B are placed, and a lower nozzle disposed below the main body 2 that sprays water W obliquely upward and toward the front. 3, and an upper nozzle 4 disposed in front of the lower nozzle 3 and facing the lower nozzle 3.
  • the upper nozzle 4 injects water W in a direction opposite to the injection direction Da of the lower nozzle 3 (injection direction Db).
  • the main body portion 2 is formed of a grating member. Since the floor surface 21 has a grid shape, it has a plurality of openings.
  • the lower nozzle 3 is arranged so that the water W to be injected passes through the central opening 22A.
  • the lower nozzle 3 is fixed to the main body part 2 via a support member for attachment.
  • the shoe washing machine 1B includes a main body 2 having a floor surface 21 on which shoes B are placed, and a lower nozzle disposed below the main body 2 that sprays water W obliquely upward and toward the front. 3, and an upper nozzle 4 disposed in front of the lower nozzle 3 and facing the lower nozzle 3.
  • the upper nozzle 4 injects water W in a direction opposite to the injection direction Da of the lower nozzle 3 (injection direction Db).
  • An opening 22 is provided in the center of the floor surface 21 through which water W sprayed from the lower nozzle 3 passes.
  • a brush portion 11 is provided around the opening 22 in the floor surface 21 for scraping off deposits Dt attached to the sole Ba. By providing the brush portion 11, it becomes easier to scrape off the deposits Dt attached to the sole Ba.
  • the shoe cleaning machine 1C includes a main body 2 having a floor surface 21 on which shoes B are placed, and a lower nozzle disposed below the main body 2 that sprays water W obliquely upward and toward the front. 3, and an upper nozzle 4 disposed in front of the lower nozzle 3 and facing the lower nozzle 3.
  • the upper nozzle 4 injects water W in a direction opposite to the injection direction Da of the lower nozzle 3 (injection direction Db).
  • the main body portion 2 is formed of a grating member. Since the floor surface 21 has a grid shape, it is provided with a plurality of openings 22. The lower nozzle 3 is arranged so that the water W to be injected passes through the central opening 22A. A brush portion 11C is provided around the central opening 22A of the floor surface 21 for scraping off deposits Dt attached to the sole Ba. By providing the brush portion 11C, it becomes easier to scrape off the deposits Dt attached to the sole Ba.
  • the shoe cleaning machine according to the present disclosure has been described with reference to the embodiments and modified examples, but the present disclosure is not limited only to these embodiments, and the structural features of the shoe cleaning machine according to the embodiments are It is also possible to apply this to a shoe cleaning machine according to a modified example.
  • the liquid ejected from the first nozzle and the second nozzle is not limited to water, but may be detergent, medicine, or other liquids.
  • the support part and the handrail part can also be omitted.
  • the structure may be such that the user can switch the flow path by operating the switching valve of the injection switching section without providing an operating section on the handrail section.
  • a structure may be adopted in which the injection switching section and the scattering prevention section are installed via a member different from the member that supports the second nozzle.

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  • Footwear And Its Accessory, Manufacturing Method And Apparatuses (AREA)
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