JPH025996A - Partially washing device and washer equipped with partially washing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To wash out contamination penetrating fibers effectively by rotating a rotary body for cleaning, letting a subject matter through between the rotary body for cleaning and a cleaning table, and applying the subject matter to brush bodies and protruding parts so as to wash the subject matter by means of the brush and the protruding parts. CONSTITUTION:A rotary body 6 for cleaning is rotated in the direction of an arrow A, an end part 14a of a subject matter 14 is inserted between the rotary body 6 for cleaning and a concave surface 13a of a cleaning table 13, so the surface of the subject matter 14 is scrubbed by brush bodies 7 and protruding parts 8 and sent out in the direction of an arrow B. The speed of this sending out is determined by the rotation speed of the rotary body 6 for cleaning, and when the degree of contamination is large, the subject matter 14 can be held with both hands to decrease the sending speed or to be moved in the opposite direction to the arrow B to go oppositely to the rotation of the rotary body 6 for cleaning, then the scrubbing number of times to the surface of the subject matter 14 by the brush bodies 7 and the protruding parts 8 and the relative speed can be increased to improve cleaning performance.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a partial washing device for removing stains from spots such as sleeves and collars of clothing, and a washing machine equipped with a partial washing device equipped with the device.

Conventional Technology Since it is difficult to remove stains from areas such as the sleeves and collars of cut-cut shirts and socks made of cotton, the practice has been to wash those areas by hand using a brush, etc., and then load them into the washing machine. Ta.

Therefore, some conventional washing machines are equipped with a spot-washing device that partially washes sleeves, collars, and the like. For example,
There were 7 washing machines shown in Publication No. 7-10393. The configuration of this washing machine will be explained with reference to FIG. 10. An opening 2 into which clothes are thrown is provided in the center of a top plate 1 covering the upper part of the flow bed machine body.

Further, on the front side of the top plate 1, a cleaning portion 4 having an uneven shape is provided near the opening 2. At the rear of the top plate 1, an operating section 5 is provided with various switches to enable settings such as the washing process.

After partially scrubbing the cuffs, collars, etc. of the cutter shirt, etc. and stains on the socks using the washing section 4, the cutter shirt, etc. is washed through the opening 2 into the washing tub (not shown) in the main body of the washing machine. and operated the switch on the operating section 6 to wash the clothes.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, partial stains on cutter shirts, socks, etc.
Particularly in areas that are locally dirty, such as sleeves, collars, and heels of socks, the dirt penetrates into the fibers of the cloth, so simply washing by pressing it against the cleaning area 4 will not be enough to remove the dirt. The problem was that it was not possible.

The present invention addresses the above-mentioned problems and aims to sufficiently remove stains by spot washing.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above object, the first technical means of the present invention is to provide a rotating cleaning rotary body with a brush body and a convex portion mixed on the circumferential surface in the axial direction. , the object to be cleaned is brought into contact with this rotating body.

The technical measure of $2 is to make the height of the bristles of the brush body provided on the circumferential surface of the cleaning rotating body higher than the convex portion.

A third technical means is that the convex portion on the circumferential surface of the cleaning rotating body is formed to have a chevron-shaped cross section.

A fourth technical means is that the height of the bristles of the brush body provided on the circumferential surface of the cleaning rotating body is changed from one end side to the other end side.

A fifth technical means is a configuration in which the brush body and the convex portion on the peripheral surface of the cleaning rotating body are formed in a substantially spiral shape.

A sixth technical means has a configuration in which a brush body is formed on one end side of the cleaning rotating body and a convex portion is formed on the other end side.

A seventh technical means is that the partial washing device is provided near the opening of the washing tub.

According to the first technical means, the cleaning rotating body is rotated, the object to be cleaned is passed between the cleaning rotating body and the washing table, and the object to be cleaned is pressed against the brush body and the convex portion. This method performs plush washing and pat washing of convex parts to effectively wash out dirt that has penetrated into the fibers.

According to the second technical means, the height of the bristles of the brush body of the cleaning rotating body is made higher than the height of the convex part, so that the surface dirt can be brushed away from the thick and hard parts of the fabric of the sleeves and collars of cutter shirts. It can be effectively cleaned by the body. Further, when cleaning soft cloth such as undersocks, the convex portion has the effect of tapping and squeezing the cloth.

In the third technical means, by forming the convex shape of the circumferential surface of the cleaning rotary body into a chevron-shaped cross section, soft cloth such as relatively thick socks such as cotton can be separated from the rotating chevron-shaped slope and the washing table. It is compressed in the darkness, gets caught between the tops of mountain shapes, and when it goes over the top, it loses its strength, and the process of compression and relaxation is repeated in the same way as when you rub it with your hands, increasing the effect of squeezing out dirt.

In the fourth technical means, the height of the bristles of the brush body on the circumferential surface of the cleaning rotating body is made different between one end and the other end, so that the cloth of the object to be cleaned that is partially soiled is Depending on the thickness of the brush and the degree of dirt, the brush cleaning effect can be applied over a wide range of areas.For areas where the bristles are low, use a soft cloth.
It is effective to wash the sleeves and collars of cut-cut shirts, etc. with a brush with higher bristles.

In the fifth technical means, the brush body and the convex portion on the circumferential surface of the cleaning rotating body are formed into a substantially spiral shape, so that when the object to be cleaned is placed in the washing table, the plan body and convex portion that come into sliding contact with the cloth By twisting the part, dirt adhering to the surface of the cloth is pushed outward by the rotating body, preventing dirt from re-adhering, and since the convex part comes into sliding contact at an angle to the orthogonal fiber direction of the cloth, the fibers of the cloth are The cloth is stretched into a diamond shape and can squeeze dirt stuck deep into the cloth, increasing the cleaning effect.

In the sixth technical means, one end of the cleaning rotating body is a brush body, and the other end is a convex part, which are provided independently, so that the brush body is used for cleaning items, and the brush body is used for cleaning soft cloths. Each convex part can be cleaned separately.

In the seventh technical means, since the partial washing device is installed near the opening of the washing tub, it is possible to hold the cloth with both hands during washing, and therefore the cloth is placed between the washing rotary body and the washing table. You can clean the cloth more effectively by moving it from side to side with both hands.

Example The present invention will be explained in detail below.

First, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. In the figure, 6 is a cylindrical cleaning rotating body;
On its peripheral surface, there are blank bodies 7 planted in a plurality of rows, and a plurality of convex portions 8 are formed. This cleaning rotating body 6
The rotational force of the motor 1o provided in the main body 9 is transmitted through the speed reduction mechanism 111 and the rotating shaft 12, thereby rotating the speed reduction mechanism 111. A cleaning table 13 is provided below the cleaning rotary body 6, and the object to be cleaned is passed between the cleaning rotary body 6 and the cleaning table 13. Brush body 7
The convex portion 8 is set to come into sliding contact with the concave surface 13a of the washing table 13. The washing table 13 is supported by an elastic spring 14 so as to press against the washing rotating body 6.

A cleaning method for the partial cleaning device having the above configuration will be explained.

The cleaning rotary body 6 is rotated in the direction of the arrow, and the object to be cleaned 14 is
The end portion 14a of the cleaning rotating body 6 and the concave surface 1 of the cleaning table 13
3a, the upper surface of the object to be cleaned 14 is rubbed by the brush body 7 and the convex portion 8, and is sent out in the direction of arrow B.

The feeding speed is determined by the rotational speed of the cleaning rotary body 6, but if the cleaning object 14 is heavily soiled, hold the object 14 with both hands and slow down the feeding speed, or reduce the cleaning rotation speed to 60 rotations. If it is moved in the opposite direction (in the direction opposite to arrow B), the number of times the blank body 7 and the convex portion 8 rub the top surface of the object 14 to be cleaned and the relative speed can be increased, so that the cleaning performance can be improved.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The figure is a front view of the cleaning rotating body 6 from the axial direction. The outer diameter φa of the tip 7a of the bristles of the brush portion of the cleaning rotating body 6 is larger than the outer diameter φb of the tip 8a of the convex portion 8, and the brush body 7 has a higher odor C.

According to the above configuration, when using thick cloth such as sleeves and collars of cutter shirts, dirt on the part where the core is contained is cleaned by cleaning the brush body 7, and the convex part 8 is used to compress the cloth and release its strength. By doing this, the cleaning performance is dramatically improved by allowing the detergent liquid to penetrate into the cloth.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

When a soft cloth such as a sock made of cotton or the like is inserted between the cleaning rotating body 6 and the cleaning table 13 in the direction of arrow C, the convex portion 8
A compressed part ■ is generated between the 0 chevron slope 8a and the washing table 13a,
The cleaning rotating body 6 compresses and rotates while rubbing the cloth on the slope 8a of the convex mountain shape. As a result, the cloth obtains the same effect as if it were washed by hand.

Next, a fourth embodiment is shown in FIGS. In this cleaning rotating body 6, the height of the bristles of the brush body 7 is d at one end and e (d(e)) at the other end, and the height of the bristles is changed as shown in the figure.

According to this configuration, soft cloths such as socks and thick cloths are mainly washed in areas where the hair is low, and sleeves and collars of cutter shirts are washed in areas where the hair is high. Tsutb,
It is possible to freely select the use of the brush part 7 and the convex part 8 for cleaning, and it is possible to wash many types of cloth.

Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG.

This cleaning rotating body 6 has a brush body 7 and a convex portion 8 in a spiral shape.

With this configuration, since the convex portion 8 has a spiral shape, it has the effect of discharging dirt on the surface of the cloth in multiple directions, in addition to the cleaning effect described above, and also has the effect of preventing dirt from re-adhering. have In addition, in cases where the fibers are woven perpendicularly, the brush body 7 and the convex portions 8 are twisted, so that the brush body 7 and the convex portions 8 come into sliding contact with the grain of the cloth at an oblique angle. The fibers are stretched into a diamond shape, and dirt that is deep inside the fabric is squeezed out, making it easier to clean.

Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG.

The cleaning rotary body 6 has a brush body 7 and a convex portion 8 separated from each other, and in the configuration shown in FIG. It is suitable for spot washing of thick socks and slightly stiff fabrics such as jeans, etc., and has the effect of pounding and washing, improving cleaning performance. The brush body 7 is used to effectively wash the sleeves and collars of cutter shirts and the like. For washing by tapping, convex part 8
In the brush washing, washing with the brush body 7 can be operated independently.

Next, the configuration of the washing machine equipped with the above-mentioned spot washing device will be described in the ninth section.
This will be explained using figures. Reference numeral 16 is a partial washing device for upper extension.

A washing and dehydrating tank 17 is housed in the washing machine main body 2o, and an upper frame body 19, which is located above the washing and dehydrating tank 17 and has an opening 18 for inserting items to be washed, is attached to the top of the washing machine main body 20. It is attached. In addition, a partial cleaning device equipped with a cleaning rotating body 6 and a main body 9 is installed on the rear side wall 21 of the opening 18σ.
I'm being kicked. Upper frame body 19 behind this rear side wall 21
This partial cleaning device main body 9 is housed inside and is movable in the front and rear directions.

When washing an item to be washed with the washing rotary body 6, the main body is fixedly supported on the washing machine, so hold the cloth with both hands and place it between the washing rotary body 6 and the washing stand 130. Cleaning performance can be improved by feeding the cloth slower than the rotational speed or by moving the cloth in a direction opposite to the rotational direction.

Effects of the Invention As is clear from the above embodiments, according to the present invention, by providing the brush body and the convex portion on the cleaning rotary body, the cloth can be placed in the cleaning rotary body and the washing table and the cloth can be moved. This makes it possible to effectively clean the sleeves and collars of cutter shirts made of thick cloth such as cotton.

Furthermore, by making the height of the brush body and the height of the convex portion different, it is possible to wash a wide variety of clothes. In addition, by making the cross section of the convex part mountain-shaped, you can achieve a hand-massaging effect.
Furthermore, by varying the height of the brush body, it can be used in a wide range of applications depending on the state of dirt. Furthermore, by forming the brush body and the convex portion in a spiral shape, it is possible to clean dirt deep inside the cloth, thereby achieving more effective cleaning. Furthermore, by forming the brush body and the convex portion separately, the effect of the brush and the effect of the convex portion can be used depending on the fabric. Furthermore, by incorporating a spot-washing device into a washing machine, it is possible to perform spot-washing with ease of use by spot-washing a dirty cloth and then washing the cloth in the washing machine.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a partial cleaning device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front sectional view of the same cleaning rotary body, and FIG. 3 is a cleaning rotary body according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Front view of the body, 4th
The figure is a front cross-sectional view of a partial cleaning device according to a third embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a cleaning rotating body according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, FIG. The figure is a perspective view of a cleaning rotating body according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a main part of a washing machine with a partial washing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a top view of a conventional washing machine. 6...Rotating body for cleaning, 7...Brush body, 8...Protrusion, 9...Main body, 10...
...Motor, 11...Deceleration mechanism, 12...
... Rotating shaft, 13 ... Washing table, 14 ...
...Object to be cleaned. Name of agent: Patent attorney Toshio Nakao, 1 person, 8-
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Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] (1) A main body having a rotation drive section, a cleaning rotary body rotated by a drive shaft of this main body, and a cleaning table in which an object to be cleaned can be interposed between the cleaning rotary body and the cleaning rotary body. A partial cleaning device comprising: a brush body and a protrusion mixedly provided in the axial direction on the circumferential surface of the cleaning rotary body. (2) The partial cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein the height of the bristles of the brush body provided on the circumferential surface of the cleaning rotating body is higher than the height of the convex portion. (3) The partial cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein the cleaning rotating body has a convex portion on the circumferential surface having a chevron-shaped cross section. (4) The partial cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein the height of the bristles of the brush body provided on the peripheral surface of the cleaning rotating body is different between one end side and the other end side. (5) The partial cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein the cleaning rotating body has a brush body and a convex portion on the circumferential surface formed in a substantially spiral shape. (6) The partial cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein the cleaning rotating body has a brush body on one end and a convex portion on the other end. (7) A washing machine with a partial washing device, comprising the partial washing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6 provided near the opening of a washing tub.