JPH0739686U - Cleaning tool - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide a cleaning tool that can easily perform the work of cleaning the body and the like with one hand. A lidded container 12 having a hollow portion for accommodating soap 26 and a friction tool 14 such as a sponge detachably connected to the surface of the lidded container 12 are provided.
Hole 20 penetrating from the contact surface with the friction tool 14 to the hollow portion
With this configuration, by simply moistening the friction tool 14 with water, the body can be washed with the melted soap water while the soap 26 is being melted.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a cleaning tool for removing stains on the body, dishes, and the like.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Generally, when cleaning the body, tableware, automobiles, etc., rubbing tools such as sponges and towels are coated with or soaked with soap or detergent to remove dirt by rubbing. Although these sponges and towels are inexpensive and easily available, they were difficult to handle unless they were of appropriate size and thickness, and they were difficult to handle, making them difficult to handle. Therefore, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 55-9660 proposes a soap box in which a sponge is adhered to the lid of the soap box.

[Problems to be solved by the device]

However, the soap box with a sponge described in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 55-9660 is convenient for cleaning, but it is necessary to take out the soap from the box and put it on the sponge part. It was Therefore, it is necessary to use both hands, which is inconvenient for a person with one hand. In particular, in recent years, with the aging of society, the number of elderly people and persons with physical disabilities tends to increase, but cleaning work has been difficult for elderly people who need to use both hands.

Therefore, the present inventor arrived at the present invention as a result of earnest research in view of the above problems. That is, an object of the present invention is to provide a cleaning tool that can be cleaned with only one hand and is easy to handle.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The present invention provides a cleaning tool including a lidded container having a hollow portion for storing soap and the like, and a submersible friction tool adhered to the surface of the lidded container over a certain range. The cleaning tool is characterized in that the lidded container is provided with a hole penetrating from the contact surface with the friction tool to the hollow portion.

In the cleaning tool, the friction tool is detachably attached to the lidded container.

[0007]

[Action]

 When the cleaning tool of the present invention is used for cleaning the body in a bathtub or the like, first, the lid of the lidded container is opened, soap is put in the hollow portion inside the lidded container, and then the lid is closed. Next, this cleaning tool is attached to the surface of the container with a lid by holding it with one hand and immersing it in water in a washbasin or bathtub, or by applying it to tap water. The wear tool gets wet. The wetting of the wear tool results in the penetration of water into the wear tool. Here, since the lidded container is provided with a hole that penetrates from the contact surface with the friction tool to the hollow part inside the lidded container, the water soaked into the friction tool passes through this hole and is hollow inside the lidded container. The soap in the hollow part inside the lidded container will be immersed in water. When the soap is soaked in water, the soap melts and the melted soap water reaches the friction tool through the holes. The soap water that reaches the rubbing tool permeates the rubbing tool, so the rubbing tool is in a state of containing the soap water.

Next, in a state where the friction tool contains soapy water, the friction tool is applied to the object to be cleaned and rubbed. When the rubbing tool is applied to the object to be cleaned and rubbed, the soapy water contained in the rubbing tool exudes and the object to be cleaned is cleaned. Here, during this cleaning operation, the soap in the hollow portion inside the lidded container is shaken by being rubbed, and the soap is melted out one after another. If the soap is difficult to melt, the soap in the hollow part inside the lidded container is shaken more violently by rocking the cleaning tool in the air, and the soap in the cleaning tool melts one after another. Go.

Further, the cleaning tool of the present invention in which the rubbing tool is removably attached to the lidded container is a container with a lid when the rubbing tool is worn out or damaged. Removed and another friction tool is attached. Also, when it is necessary to replace the friction tool with another type of friction tool depending on the part to be cleaned, the friction tool is removed from the lidded container and another friction tool is attached.

[0010]

【Example】

 Next, an embodiment of a cleaning tool according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

For example, the cleaning tool 10 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 has a lid-equipped container 12 for accommodating soap and the like, and friction tools 14 a and 14 b are attached to the lid surface and the bottom surface of the lid-equipped container 12, respectively. It has a structure sandwiching. A gripping means 18 is provided on the side surface of the lidded container 12 so that the hand does not slip.

The lidded container 12 is a box with a lid made of a hydrophobic material such as metal, plastic, and wood, and the shape is not particularly limited, but is large enough to accommodate commercially available soap and the like. Anything will do. The lid may cover the container body or be placed on the upper surface, and is fixed to the container body by fitting or the like. The lidded container 12 may be an improved commercially available plastic soap box.

Further, the lidded container 12 is provided with a hole 20 penetrating from the contact surface with the friction tool 14 to the hollow part thereof so that water can enter from the friction tool 14 into the hollow part, or the soap 26 can be provided. The melted soapy water reaches the friction tool 14 from the hollow portion.

The friction tool 14 a or 14 b is made of a water-immersive material such as sponge, cloth, scrubbing brush, gourd and cotton, and is removably attached to the surface of the lidded container 12. The size and thickness of the rubbing tool 14a or 14b are not particularly limited, but those having substantially the same size as the lidded container 12 are preferable. A plate-like base 16 is fixed to the surface of the friction tool 14a or 14b in contact with the lidded container 12 by adhesion or the like so as to prevent abrasion and to be firmly fixed to the lidded container 12. However, a hole 24 of the same shape is also provided in the table 16 at a position corresponding to the hole 20 of the lidded container 12 so that the inside of the lidded container 12 communicates with the friction tool 14a or 14b.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the friction means 14a or 14b and the lidded container 12 are connected to each other by providing several protrusions 22 on the base 16 of the frictional tool 14a or 14b. This is done by providing insertion holes 23 at positions corresponding to 12 and inserting the projections 22 into the insertion holes 23. The larger the number of protrusions 22, the more firmly they are fixed, and the more stable they are when a hook or the like is provided at the tip. The friction tool 14a or 14b may be attached to only one surface of the lidded container 12, or may be attached to both surfaces. It is also possible to replace various kinds of friction tools depending on the use and the use part, or to attach different kinds of friction tools on the lid surface and the bottom surface as shown in FIG.

The gripping means 18 is provided on a side surface or the like of the lidded container 12 that is easy to hold, and is a sheet-like material such as a protrusion, a depression, or rubber that is integrally molded or bonded with the lidded container 12. This is not always necessary, but it is preferable to have it because it is easier to hold and becomes a non-slip.

To use the cleaning tool 10 of the present invention, first place soap or the like in the container 12 with the lid and cover the container with the protrusion 22 of the friction tool 14a or 14b as shown in FIG. It is fixed by inserting it into the insertion hole 23 of the lidded container 12. The cleaning tool 10 thus assembled has a structure as shown in FIG. Next, the cleaning tool 10 is attached to the surface of the lidded container 12 by being dipped in water in a washbasin or a bath or hitting tap water while being held by one hand. The worn wear tool 14 is wetted. The wetting of the wear tool 14 causes water to soak into the wear tool 14. Here, since the lidded container 12 is provided with the hole 20 penetrating from the contact surface with the friction tool 14 to the hollow portion inside the lidded container 14, the water soaked into the friction tool 14 is filled with this hole 20. The soap 26 in the hollow portion inside the lid-equipped container is immersed in water through the hollow portion inside the lid-equipped container. When the soap 26 is soaked in water, the soap 26 melts, and the melted soap water reaches the friction tool 14 through the hole 20. The soap water reaching the rubbing tool 14 permeates the rubbing tool 14, so that the rubbing tool 14 is in a state of containing the soap water.

Next, the friction tool 14 is applied to the body and rubbed while the friction tool 14 contains soapy water. When the rubbing tool 14 is applied to the body and rubbed, the soapy water contained in the rubbing tool 14 exudes and the body is washed. Here, during the cleaning operation, the soap 26 in the lidded container 12 is rocked by being rubbed, and the soap 26 is melted out one after another. When the soap 26 is difficult to melt, the cleaning tool 10 is rocked in the air, so that the soap 26 in the lidded container 12 is violently shaken, and the soaps 26 in the cleaning tool 10 are melted one after another. Get out.

According to the cleaning tool 10 of the present invention, the body can be cleaned simply by placing the soap 26 in the lidded container 12, wetting the friction tool 14 with water, and rubbing it against the body. It Therefore, the body can be easily washed while holding it with only one hand. In addition, even a person with one hand can wash his or her body.

Further, according to the cleaning tool 10 of the present invention, the friction tool 14 can be removed from the lidded container 12. Therefore, when the friction tool 14 is worn or damaged, the friction tool 14 can be removed from the lidded container and another friction tool can be attached. Also, when it is necessary to replace the friction tool 14 with another type of friction tool depending on the portion to be cleaned, the friction tool 14 can be removed from the lidded container 12 and another friction tool can be attached.

Further, the cleaning tool of the present invention may be a cleaning tool 28 as shown in FIG. The cleaning tool 28 is configured so that the base 16 of the friction tool 14 and the lidded container 12 are connected by fitting. The friction tool 14 is configured not only to be attached to the lid surface of the lidded container 12 but also to be attached to the bottom surface side with the same structure. Further, the gripping means 18 is configured with a recess.

The cleaning tool of the present invention may be a cleaning tool 30 as shown in FIG. In this cleaning tool 10, claws 32 are formed on two opposite sides of the upper end of the lidded container 12, and a stand 16 is slid and fitted between them to connect the friction tool 14. . In this case, it is preferable that the friction tool 14 is slightly smaller than the table 16. Further, a groove may be provided instead of the claw 32 of the lidded container 12, and the base 16 may be slid and fitted. The cleaning tool 10 can also have a friction tool 14 attached to the bottom side with the same structure. Further, the gripping means 18 is configured by including a plurality of elongated protrusions in parallel.

Further, the cleaning tool of the present invention may be a cleaning tool 30 as shown in FIG. In this cleaning tool 30, a sponge or the like slightly larger than the lidded container 12 is used as a first friction tool 36, and a table 16 having a size substantially equal to the bottom area of the lidded container 12 is bonded to the center. Then, a sponge or the like having substantially the same size as that of the first friction tool 36 is perforated in a frame shape so that the container 12 with a lid fits thereinto is defined as a second friction tool 38. It is glued into a box. The first friction tool 36 and the second friction tool 38 may be of the same material and shape, or may be different materials.

When the cleaning tool 30 is used, the container 12 with a lid as shown in FIG. 1 is fitted into the second friction tool 38, and the cleaning tool 30 is used by being connected to the base 16 of the first friction tool 36. It is preferable to provide the protrusion 22 as in FIGS. 1 to 3 so that the lidded container 12 becomes stable when connected to the table 16. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 7, the second friction tool 38 may be removed and the lidded container 12 may be attached for use. Since such a cleaning tool 30 is relatively large, it is preferable to put a detergent in the hollow portion and use it for cleaning dishes and automobiles.

Next, the cleaning tool of the present invention may be the cleaning tool 50 shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. The cleaning tool 50 is composed of a lidded container 52 having a hollow portion for accommodating the soap 26, and a water-dyeing friction tool 54 attached to the surface of the lidded container 52 over a certain range. The attached container 52 is provided with a hole 56 penetrating from the contact surface with the friction tool 54 to the hollow portion.

The lid-equipped container 52 has a side wall 58 that is inclined so that it becomes wider toward the bottom 57, and a water hole 60 is provided near the bottom 57 of the side wall 58. Further, the surface of the side wall 58 is provided with a protrusion 62. Further, the friction tool 54 is removably attached to the lidded container 52 with a magic tape 64.

In the cleaning tool 50, by wetting the friction tool 54, water enters the hollow portion through the hole 56. Further, by immersing the cleaning tool 50 in water, water enters the hollow portion through the water hole 60. The body 66 is rubbed by rubbing the body 66 with the water in the hollow portion, as shown in FIG. 9A. When the washing of the body is completed, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), the one side wall 58 is placed in the bathtub so that the water in the hollow part flows toward the water hole 60 along the side wall 58. Water is discharged from the water hole 60. The cleaning of the friction tool 54 is performed while the friction tool 54 is removed from the lidded container 52 and squeezed. Here, in the cleaning tool 50 of the present invention, the friction tool 54 is attached to the lidded container 52 by the magic tape 64, and the friction tool 54 is entirely in the form of a soft body. Since the entire friction tool 54 is a soft body, as shown in FIG. 9C, the friction tool 54 is washed while being squeezed by hand.

According to such a cleaning tool 50, water can be discharged from the water hole 60 when not in use. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the soap 26 in the hollow portion from melting and becoming a soft body. Further, it is possible to remove only the friction tool 54 and squeeze the water by hand. Therefore, the rubbing tool 54 can be easily washed.

The cleaning tool of the present invention may be the cleaning tool 70 shown in FIG. The cleaning tool 70 is provided with a water hole 76 in the bottom portion 74 of the lidded container 72, so that water can be put into the hollow portion through the water hole 76 or discharged from the water hole 76. It is configured. Even when such a cleaning tool 70 is not used, the water can be discharged from the water hole 76 to prevent the soap 26 in the hollow portion from melting.

Next, the cleaning tool of the present invention may be a cleaning tool 80 as shown in FIG. The cleaning tool 80 is configured such that a disk-shaped friction tool 84 is attached to a substantially disk-shaped container 82 with a lid, and a hole 86 penetrating from the friction tool 84 to the hollow portion of the container 82 with a lid is provided. ing. The lidded container 82 is configured by a lid 85 attached to a main body 83 by a screw method. The friction tool 84 is provided with a fastener 88. The fastener 88 is detachably attached to the lidded container 82 by inserting the fastener 88 into the attachment hole 89 of the lidded container 82 and then rotating it. It is made possible. According to such a cleaning tool 80, since the lid-equipped container 82 is configured by screwing the lid 85 to the main body 83, the lid 85 can be easily removed. Therefore, the soap 26 can be easily put into the hollow portion, and the lid 85 can be firmly attached to the main body 83.

The cleaning tool of the present invention may be a cleaning tool 90 as shown in FIG. The lidded container 92 of the cleaning tool 90 is made of an elastic resin, and has a bottom portion 93 provided with a soap hole 94 having a width slightly smaller than that of the soap 26. That is, the soap 26 can be pressed into the container 92 with a lid. Therefore, the container 92 with a lid does not have a separate lid, but the bottom portion 93 serves as a substitute for the lid, and the soap 26 can be prevented from going out. The friction tool 98 is fixed on the surface of the lidded container 92 with an adhesive. Since such a cleaning tool 90 has a very compact overall structure, it is preferable in appearance. Further, when the entire cleaning tool is disposable, such a simple cleaning tool 90 is preferable in terms of cost.

Next, the cleaning tool of the present invention can be used by attaching it to a cleaning auxiliary tool 40 as shown in FIG. This shows an embodiment devised for cleaning hard-to-reach places and the like. For example, as shown in FIG. 1 at the tip of the clip 42 with the handle 46 made of metal, plastic, or the like. By sandwiching the side surface of the container with lid 12 of the cleaning tool 10 and holding the handle of the handle 46, it is possible to wash the back and places such as high places that are hard to reach. It is preferable that the side surface of the lidded container 12 is provided with a hole 50 into which the clip 42 is fitted, because the lidded container 12 is stable when sandwiched by the clip 42. Further, a groove may be provided on the side surface of the clip tool 42 and the side surface of the lidded container 12 so as to be fitted to each other. The hole 50 may be a through hole or may be a recess. Further, it is preferable that a sheet material such as rubber is wound around the grip portion 48 of the handle 46 so as not to slip.

Here, when the cleaning tool 10 is attached and detached, when the grip 44 is held down from both sides by the action of a spring, the tip of the nipping tool 42 opens with the central portion as a fulcrum and closes when released. Therefore, when such a cleaning aid 40 is used for the cleaning tool of the present invention, all can be easily operated with one hand, and can be easily cleaned even on places such as the back and high places that are difficult to reach.

Although various embodiments of the cleaning tool according to the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the cleaning tool according to the present invention is not limited to the illustrated cleaning tool. For example, what is put in the hollow portion of the lidded container is not limited to solid soap, and granular soap or detergent may be used. In addition, a lump may be put together with soap or the like so that the soap can be easily dissolved.

The shape and structure of the lidded container are not particularly limited as long as they have a hollow portion for storing soap and the like and can prevent the soap and the like from coming out. The shape and structure of the friction tool are not particularly limited as long as they can be attached to the surface of the lidded container over a certain range and have water infiltration. Further, the means for removably attaching the friction tool to the lidded container is not limited to the above-mentioned means, and may be a snap or a button.

Next, the cleaning tool of the present invention may be fixed to a substantially central portion of a belt-shaped member such as a belt and held by both hands so that the back or the like can be cleaned. Also, the cleaning tool of the present invention may be wrapped in a towel and both ends of the towel may be held to wash the back and the like. In addition, the present invention can be carried out in a mode in which various improvements, modifications, and variations are added based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0037]

[Effect of device]

 According to the cleaning tool of the present invention, it is possible to clean the object to be cleaned simply by putting soap or the like in the hollow part of the lidded container, wetting the friction tool with water, and rubbing it against the object to be cleaned. It Therefore, the object to be cleaned can be easily washed while holding it with only one hand. Moreover, even a person with one handed hand or an elderly person can easily wash his / her body.

Further, according to the cleaning tool of the present invention in which the friction tool is detachably attached to the lidded container, the friction tool can be removed from the lidded container. Therefore, when the friction tool is worn out or damaged, the friction tool can be removed from the lidded container and another friction tool can be attached. Also, when it is necessary to replace the friction tool with another type of friction tool depending on the site to be cleaned, the friction tool can be removed from the lidded container and another friction tool can be attached.

[Submission date] March 23, 1994

[Procedure Amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0007

[Correction method] Change

[Correction content]

[0007]

[Action]

When the cleaning tool of the present invention is used for cleaning the body in a bathtub or the like, first, the lid of the lidded container is opened, soap is put in the hollow portion inside the lidded container, and then the lid is closed. Next, the cleaning tool is attached to the surface of the container with lid by being held in one hand and immersed in water in a washbasin or bathtub, or by being exposed to tap water. The rubbing tool gets wet. When the friction tool is wet, water will be absorbed into the friction tool . Here, since the lidded container is provided with a hole that penetrates from the contact surface with the friction tool to the hollow part inside the lidd container, the water soaked into the friction tool passes through this hole and is hollow inside the lidded container. The soap in the hollow part inside the lidded container will be immersed in water. When the soap is soaked in water, the soap melts and the melted soap water reaches the friction tool through the holes. The soap water that reaches the rubbing tool permeates the rubbing tool, so the rubbing tool is in a state of containing the soap water.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a cleaning tool of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front cross-sectional end view of the cleaning tool shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state where a friction tool of the cleaning tool shown in FIG. 1 is removed.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the cleaning tool of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing still another embodiment of the cleaning tool of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing still another embodiment of the cleaning tool of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing still another embodiment of the cleaning tool of the present invention.

8A and 8B are views showing still another embodiment of the cleaning tool of the present invention, wherein FIG. 8A is a front sectional view, FIG. 8B is a plan view showing a container with a lid, and FIG. Is a side view.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a usage state of the cleaning tool shown in FIG.
The figure (a) is a front sectional view showing a state of washing the body, the figure (b) is a front sectional view showing a state of discharging water, and the figure (c) is a perspective view showing a state of washing the friction tool. Is.

FIG. 10 is a view showing still another embodiment of the cleaning tool of the present invention, FIG. 10 (a) is a front sectional view, and FIG. 10 (b) is a plan view showing a container with a lid.

11A and 11B are views showing still another embodiment of the cleaning tool of the present invention, wherein FIG. 11A is a front sectional view and FIG. 11B is a plan view showing a container with a lid.

FIG. 12 is a front sectional view showing still another embodiment of the cleaning tool of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a front view showing an example of a usage state of the cleaning tool of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

10, 28, 30, 34, 50, 70, 80, 90; Cleaning tool 12, 52, 72, 82, 92; Lid container 14a, 14b, 54, 84; Friction tool 20, 24, 50, 56, 86 , 96; hole 26; soap 36; first friction tool (friction tool) 38; second friction tool (friction tool)

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] March 23, 1994

[Procedure Amendment 2]

[Document name to be corrected] Drawing

[Name of item to be corrected] Figure 6

[Correction method] Change

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[Figure 6]

[Procedure 3]

[Document name to be corrected] Drawing

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[Figure 8]

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A cleaning tool comprising a lidded container having a hollow portion for containing soap and the like, and a water-immersive friction tool adhered to a surface of the lidded container over a certain range. A cleaning tool, wherein a container with a lid is provided with a hole penetrating from a contact surface with the friction tool to the hollow portion. 2. The cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein the friction tool is removably attached to the lidded container.