JPH1146866A - Washing brush and portable washing device using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable washing work to be performed comfortably in any place. SOLUTION: This washing brush and portable washing device comprise a washing brush 28, a sponge 29, a mounting part 30 to which the washing brush 38 and the sponge 29 are mounted, and a handle part 49 having the function of feeding wash water toward the mounting part 30, with the sponge 29 freely attached to and removed from the mounting part 30. A recess 34 provided in the sponge 29 is fitted over a projection 35 provided at the mounting part 30, so that the sponge 29 is immovably held. The wash water fed from a feed water pipe 4 is made to pass inside the handle part 49, is fed toward the sponge 29, and ejected from a spout 38 via the sponge 29. In washing work using the portable washing device 1 having the washing brush 28, a water suction pipe 3 is sunk into the wash water retained in an external storage means such as a polyethylene tank 1a and the wash water is sucked by driving a pump 5 using a motor 6. Since a car can be washed with a small amount of water, the washing work can be performed easily even in places without water supply and draining facility.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cleaning brush and a portable cleaning device using the same. Specifically, the cleaning brush is composed of a cleaning body, a mounting portion, and a grip portion having a function of supplying cleaning water to the mounting portion side. The cleaning body is detachably attached to the mounting portion, and the cleaning body is mounted. By forming a convex part on the mounting part and forming a concave part on the cleaning body corresponding to this, it is possible to replace it with a new cleaning body when the cleaning body deteriorates, etc. In addition, by attaching such a cleaning brush to a portable cleaning device, the brush can be easily replaced and the complete cleaning equipment can be easily carried.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, when washing a private car,
It is common to use a cleaning brush or the like in a place where water and drainage facilities are available. If there is no water or drainage facility in the place where the car is to be washed, use a car wash machine installed at a gas station, etc., or use a coin-operated car wash with well-equipped water or drainage facilities. It can be carried out.

FIG. 14 shows a cleaning brush 50 used for cleaning. In the figure, the cleaning brush 50 is composed of a sponge 51 as a cleaning body, an attachment portion 52, and a grip portion 53. The grip portion 53 and the attachment portion 52 are formed integrally, and the sponge 51 is attached and fixed to the attachment portion 52 with an adhesive or the like. When washing the car, for example,
The dirt is rubbed off with the cleaning brush 50 while applying water with a hose.

[0004]

When a car is washed at a coin-washing place or the like, there is a problem that it is more expensive than washing the car by itself because the user must pay a usage fee. The cleaning brush 5 shown in FIG.
In the case of 0, while the washing operation is repeated, the sponge 51 as the washing body is deteriorated and the washing effect is reduced, or sand is mixed in the sponge 51 and the object to be washed (automobile body).
May be hurt. The sponge 51 is the mounting part 5
Since the sponge 51 is bonded to the sponge 51, the cleaning brush itself must be replaced to replace the sponge 51 with a new one, which is expensive.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problem, and provides a cleaning brush capable of replacing only a cleaning body and a portable cleaning apparatus using the same. .

[0006]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cleaning brush for cleaning an object to be cleaned, and a mounting portion to which the cleaning body is attached. And a grip portion connected to a water pipe for sending the cleaning water and having a function of sending the cleaning water to the mounting portion side.The mounting portion discharges the cleaning water sent by the grip portion. The cleaning body is provided with a hole so as to correspond to the position of the discharge hole,
The cleaning unit is detachable from the mounting unit. The mounting unit has a convex portion for holding the mounting position of the cleaning body at a predetermined position, and the cleaning unit has a concave portion corresponding to the convex portion. It is characterized by the following.

In the portable cleaning device according to the present invention, a water suction pipe for sucking the washing water stored outside, a water feeding pipe for feeding the sucked cleaning water, and a water absorption pipe for the washing water. A portable cleaning device having a pump for absorbing water from a pipe and supplying water to a water supply pipe, and a driving unit for driving the pump, and configured to wind the water absorption pipe and the water supply pipe around the apparatus body. A cleaning brush is attached to the water pipe, and the cleaning brush is connected to a cleaning body for cleaning the object to be cleaned, an attachment portion to which the cleaning body is attached, and a water pipe for supplying cleaning water. A gripper having a function of sending cleaning water to the mounting portion side. The mounting portion is provided with a discharge hole for discharging the cleaning water fed by the gripping portion, and the cleaning body is positioned at the discharge hole. Corresponding to A hole is formed, and the mounting part is detachable from the mounting part. The mounting part is formed with a convex part for holding the mounting position of the cleaning body at a predetermined position. Is characterized in that a concave portion is formed.

In the present invention, the cleaning brush comprises a cleaning body, a mounting portion to which the cleaning brush is mounted, and a grip portion having a function of distributing cleaning water to the mounting portion side.
The cleaning body is detachable from the mounting portion. By fitting the concave portion provided on the cleaning body to the convex portion provided on the mounting portion, the cleaning body is held so as not to be displaced. The washing water sent from the water pipe is sent to the washing body side through the inside of the gripping portion, and is ejected from the discharge hole through the washing body. In the cleaning operation by the portable cleaning device having the cleaning brush, the water absorbing pipe is submerged in the cleaning water stored in the external storage means such as a plastic tank, and the driving means drives the pump to absorb water. Since the car can be washed with a small amount of water, the washing operation can be easily performed even in a place where there is no water supply or drainage facility.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, an embodiment of a cleaning brush and a portable cleaning apparatus using the same according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a portable cleaning device 1.
The portable cleaning device 1 is a portable device that can easily perform a cleaning operation using separately stored cleaning water. As shown in FIG. 1, the portable cleaning device 1 includes an apparatus main body 2, a water suction pipe 3 and a water supply pipe 4, a pump 5, a motor 6 as a pump driving unit, and a handle 7. In the example shown in the figure, a polytank (18 liter tank or the like) 1a is used as a container for storing the cleaning water.

In FIG. 1, a water absorption pipe 3 and a water supply pipe 4 are made of an elastic material such as a vinyl tube.
The water absorption pipe 3 is arranged on one side (the right side in the figure) of the box-shaped apparatus main body 2, and the water supply pipe 4 is arranged on the other side (the left side in the figure). A pump 5 is provided between the water absorption pipe 3 and the water supply pipe 4, and the washing water absorbed from the water absorption pipe 3 is supplied to the water supply pipe 4.
It is made to send water to. In this example, a gear pump capable of obtaining a stable flow rate is used as the pump 5.

FIG. 2 shows a longitudinal section of a main part of the portable cleaning apparatus. As shown in the figure, a pump 5 is attached and fixed to a bottom portion in the apparatus main body 2, and a water absorption pipe 3 and a water supply pipe 4 are connected to this. A motor 6 is used as driving means for driving the pump 5, and is attached and fixed to a motor attaching portion 8 integrally formed in the apparatus main body 2. The main shaft of the motor 6 and the drive shaft of the pump 5 are connected via a connecting member 9.

In FIG. 2, a battery storage chamber 10 is formed in the upper left portion of the cavity in the apparatus main body 2, and a battery 11 serving as a power supply for the motor 6 is mounted therein. The portable cleaning device 1 is provided with a power cable (not shown) so that it can be driven not only by the battery 11 but also by a car battery. Of course, an AC power supply may be used. Power ON / OFF
Is controlled by a seesaw switch 12 attached to a side plate 43 described later, as shown in FIG.

The speed of the motor 6 can be switched, for example, between two levels, high and low. For example, in the case of battery drive,
When "strong", the batteries are connected in series, and when "weak", the batteries are connected in parallel so that the rotation speed of the motor 6 is switched. These switching operations are performed by a rotary switch 13 arranged in parallel with the seesaw switch 12.

For example, if "strong" is selected by the rotary switch 13 when washing a car, 700 to 1000 cc of washing water is discharged per minute in this example.
If a relatively large amount of cleaning water is discharged in this manner, dirt easily flows even in a horizontal portion such as a roof of an automobile. Also,
In the part where the flow is easy, "weak" (in this example, 200 to 4 per minute)
If 00 cc) is selected and washing is performed with a small discharge amount, washing water can be saved.

As shown in FIG. 1, a water drain valve 1 for draining water collected in the water intake pipe 3 and the water supply pipe 4 is provided.
4 are provided. This is particularly for coping with poor water absorption of the cleaning water. For example, if air enters into the water absorption pipe 3 due to running out of cleaning water to be absorbed while the portable cleaning apparatus 1 is being used, even if the cleaning water is replenished and water is to be started again, the water is not supplied. This is because the water remaining in the water pipe 4 may be unable to absorb the cleaning water due to resistance, and in such a case, it is necessary to remove the water accumulated in the water pipe 4.

The drain valve 14 is, as shown in FIG.
It is composed of a pipe-shaped main body 15 and a valve section 16 provided so as to branch off therefrom. A discharge hole 17 for discharging water is formed in the valve section 16. A slide hole 18 is formed so as to cross the discharge hole 17 at a substantially right angle, and a substantially plate-shaped slide lever 19 is slidably inserted therein.

As shown in FIG. 3A, the slide lever 19
A hole 20 is formed at a predetermined position, and the hole 20 is opened by sliding to the position of the discharge hole 17 (FIG. 3B). A spring 21 is provided at the bottom of the slide hole 18.
Are provided to urge the leading end of the slide lever 19 toward the other end. An operation portion 22 is formed on the other end of the slide lever 19 so as to be easily pushed. Slide lever 1
A projection 23 is formed on the distal end side of 9 to prevent the slide lever 19 from falling out of the slide hole 18.

By providing the drain valve 14, even if air enters the water suction pipe 3 and the washing water cannot be absorbed, the slide lever 19 of the water drain valve 14 can be depressed. The accumulated water can be discharged to the outside, and the operation of absorbing the washing water can be quickly restored. After the portable cleaning device 1 is used, if all the water remaining in the water absorption pipe 3 and the water supply pipe 4 is drained by the water drain valves 14, 14, the water absorption pipe 3 is removed.
Since water does not drip from the water supply pipe 4, it is possible to prevent the storage location of the portable cleaning device 1 from being flooded.

As shown in FIG. 1, the length of the water absorption pipe 3 is selected to be relatively short so that the tip thereof can be submerged in the plastic tank 1a. At the tip of the water absorption pipe 3, a filtration unit 24 for filtering dust and the like in the washing water is attached.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the filtering portion 24 having a cylindrical shape is composed of a main body 25 and a mesh portion 26 having a mesh shape. As can be seen from FIG. 4B, on the peripheral surface of the main body 25,
Openings 27 are formed in three places, and a net 26 is provided so as to cover the openings 27. The filtration unit 24 has not only a function as a filter for removing dust, but also a function as a weight for stably sinking the water absorption pipe 3 in the washing water. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the water absorbing pipe 3 from falling out of the plastic tank 1a and becoming unable to absorb water during use of the portable cleaning device 1.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, the water supply pipe 4 is relatively long in this example, taking about 10
m. A cleaning brush 28 is connected to a distal end of the water pipe 4. As shown in FIG. 5, the cleaning brush 28 includes a sponge 29 as a cleaning body, a mounting portion 30 for mounting the sponge 29, and a grip portion 49. The grip portion 49 has a substantially cylindrical shape, and the water supply hole 32 is formed therein. At one end of the grip portion 49, a connection portion 33 whose outer diameter is slightly larger than the inner diameter of the water supply pipe 4 is formed so that the water supply pipe 4 can be connected.

In FIG. 5, the disc-shaped mounting portion 30 is provided integrally with the other end of the grip portion 49. Gripping part 49
Are arranged obliquely with respect to the upper surface of the mounting portion 30 so that the sponge 29 can be easily applied to the cleaning surface (the cleaning target). A concave portion 34 of the sponge 29
In this example, the convex portion 35 for fitting to (described later)
It is provided at four places (FIG. 6).

A circular hole 36 is formed in the center of the mounting portion 30, into which one end of a substantially cylindrical nozzle member 37 is fitted. The washing water that has passed through the water supply holes 32 is stably jetted through the discharge holes 38 formed in the nozzle member 37. A screw member 39 is formed on the other end side, and a fixing member 40 for fixing the sponge 29 to the mounting portion 30 is provided.
Are screwed together.

The sponge 29 has a substantially cylindrical shape as shown in FIG. Also, as can be seen from FIG.
A hole 41 is formed in the center of the sponge 29 so that the nozzle member 37 can be inserted therethrough. A hole 47 whose inner diameter is slightly larger than this is formed below the hole 41 so that the fixing member 40 can be easily screwed into the screw portion 39. The cleaning water is discharged from the discharge hole 38 to the cleaning surface (to be cleaned) through the hole 41.

In FIG. 5, the mounting portion 30 of the sponge 29
A concave portion 34 is formed on the side, and is fitted to the convex portion 35 of the mounting portion 30. 5 and 7, the lower surface of the sponge 29 (the surface facing the cleaning surface)
Is formed with a water distribution groove 42 extending to the outer peripheral end side through the hole 41.

FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a state in which the water suction pipe 3 and the water supply pipe 4 are wound around the apparatus main body 2. In FIG. 9, the inside of the apparatus main body 2 is omitted. As shown in FIG. 10, side plates 43, 43 are attached to the front side and the back side of the apparatus main body 2 to prevent the wound water absorption pipe 3 and the water supply pipe 4 from coming off the apparatus main body 2. . As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the side plate 43 is set to be one size larger than the apparatus main body 2, and a portion that protrudes from the apparatus main body 2 becomes a collar 44. Further, since the collar portion 44 is provided, the portable cleaning device 1 can be placed not only horizontally but also vertically.

At the upper ends of both side plates 43, as shown in FIG.
U-shaped handles 7, 7 are provided so that the portable cleaning device 1 can be easily carried. As shown in FIG. 10, the handle 7 is connected to the side plate 4 via a hinge member 45 such as a hinge.
3 and can rotate around a shaft 46 of the hinge member 45. In this case, since the handle 7 and the side plate 43 are connected at a predetermined distance, as shown in FIG. 11, the handle 7 and the side plate 43 can be folded at almost 180 ° so that the handle 7 and the side plate 43 face each other. As shown in FIGS. 10 and 12, three rubber feet 48 having a predetermined thickness are attached to one side plate 43 in this example. As shown in FIG. 12, the rubber feet 48 are disposed at positions where they have escaped from the folded handle 7.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11, when the handle 7 is folded and the rubber foot 48 is grounded on the ground, the handle 7 is not obstructed, and the apparatus main body 2 is stabilized without rattling. The work of winding the pipe 3 or the water supply pipe 4 around the apparatus main body 2 or unwinding it from the apparatus main body 2 becomes easy. Further, when the portable cleaning device 1 is carried, the handles 7, 7 can be held with one hand, so that the portability is excellent. As shown in FIG. 13, the hinge member 45 may be provided integrally with each of the handle 7 and the side plate 43. In this case, the number of parts is reduced.

In the portable cleaning apparatus 1 configured as described above, the cleaning operation can be performed using a small amount of cleaning water stored in the plastic tank 1a or the like, so that it is economical.
Further, since the amount of washing water to be used is equivalent to one plastic tank 1a, water is not used so that the ground is soaked, so that the washing operation can be performed even in a place without water distribution facilities. Further, since the water suction pipe 3 or the water supply pipe 4 can be wound around the apparatus main body 2, it is convenient for carrying and storing.

If the sponge 29 has deteriorated or sand has been mixed into the sponge 29 and the cleaning function has deteriorated,
Since only the sponge 29 needs to be replaced with a new one,
It is economical. Since the screw member 39 for screwing the fixing member 40 is formed in the nozzle member 37, the sponge 29 can be easily attached to and detached from the attachment portion 30. In addition, the sponge 29 can be held so as not to be shifted with respect to the mounting portion 30 by fitting the convex portion 35 formed on the mounting portion 30 with the concave portion 34 formed on the sponge 29. Further, in a state where the sponge 29 is pressed against the cleaning surface, the cleaning water spouted from the discharge hole 38 can be widely spread around the sponge 29 by the groove 42, and the cleaning effect can be enhanced.

It should be noted that the cleaning brush and the portable cleaning apparatus using the same can be used for cleaning various objects other than automobiles.

[0033]

As described above, in the cleaning brush and the portable cleaning apparatus using the same according to the present invention, the cleaning brush is sent from the cleaning body, the mounting portion to which the cleaning brush is attached, and the water pipe. It is composed of a gripping part having a function of sending the cleaning water to the mounting part side, and holding the cleaning body so as not to shift by fitting the concave part provided in the cleaning body to the convex part provided in the mounting part In addition, the cleaning water discharged from the discharge hole provided in the mounting portion is ejected through the cleaning body, and by attaching such a cleaning brush to a portable cleaning device,
The brushes can be easily replaced and the complete set of cleaning equipment can be easily carried.

Therefore, in the case where the sponge is deteriorated in the cleaning brush or the sand is mixed into the sponge and the cleaning function is deteriorated, only the sponge needs to be replaced with a new one, which is economical. Since the screw portion for screwing the fixing member into the nozzle member is formed, the sponge can be easily attached to and detached from the attachment portion.
Further, the sponge can be held so as not to be displaced with respect to the attachment portion by fitting the protrusion formed on the attachment portion with the recess formed on the sponge. Further, in a state where the sponge is pressed against the cleaning surface, the cleaning water ejected from the discharge hole can be spread over a wide area around the sponge by the groove, and the cleaning effect can be enhanced.

The portable cleaning apparatus is economical because the cleaning operation can be performed using a small amount of cleaning water stored in a plastic tank or the like. Further, since the amount of washing water to be used is equivalent to one plastic tank, water is not used so that the ground is flooded, so that the washing operation can be performed even in a place without water distribution facilities. Further, since the water absorption pipe or the water supply pipe can be wound around the apparatus main body, it is convenient for carrying and storing.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a portable cleaning device 1. FIG.

FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the portable cleaning device 1 (device main body 2).

FIG. 3 is a view showing a configuration of a drain valve 14;

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration of a filtration unit 24.

FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view of the cleaning brush 28;

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration of a mounting portion 30.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration of a sponge 29;

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a flow of water in a sponge 29.

FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a state where the water absorption pipe 3 and the water supply pipe 4 are wound around the apparatus main body 2.

FIG. 10 is a side view of the handles 7, 7;

FIG. 11 is a view showing a state in which the handle 7 is folded and the rubber foot 48 is grounded on the ground.

FIG. 12 shows one side plate 43 to which rubber feet 48 are attached.
FIG.

FIG. 13 is a side view of a main part showing a case where the hinge member is provided integrally with each of the handle 7 and the side plate 43.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a conventional cleaning brush 50.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Portable cleaning device 1a Poly tank 2 Device main body 3 Water absorption pipe 4 Water supply pipe 5 Pump 6 Motor 13 Rotary switch 14 Drain valve 19 Slide lever 24 Filtration part 28 Cleaning brush 29 Sponge 30 Attachment part 31 Grip part 38 Discharge hole 39 Screw Part 40 Fixing member 41 Through hole 42 Groove 43 Side plate 44 Collar part 45 Hinge part 47 Hole 48 Rubber foot

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A cleaning body for cleaning an object to be cleaned, a mounting part to which the cleaning body is mounted, and a water pipe for supplying cleaning water, for supplying the cleaning water to the mounting part side. A gripping portion having a function, wherein the mounting portion is provided with a discharge hole for discharging the washing water sent by the gripping portion, and the cleaning body corresponds to a position of the discharge hole. A hole is formed, and the mounting portion is detachable from the mounting portion. The mounting portion is formed with a convex portion for holding the mounting position of the cleaning body at a predetermined position, and corresponds to the convex portion. A cleaning brush, wherein a recess is formed in the cleaning body. 2. The cleaning brush according to claim 1, wherein a groove for water distribution is formed on the cleaning surface of the cleaning body and extends to the outer peripheral end side through the hole. 3. The fixing device according to claim 1, wherein a screw portion is formed at a tip of the discharge hole, and a fixing member for holding the cleaning body to the mounting portion can be screwed. Cleaning brush. 4. A water suction pipe for sucking washing water stored outside, a water pipe for feeding the suctioned washing water, and a water suction pipe for sucking the washing water from the water suction pipe. A pump for driving water supply, and a driving means for driving the pump, wherein the water suction pipe and the water supply pipe are wound around a portable portable cleaning device. The cleaning brush is attached to the cleaning brush. The cleaning brush is connected to a cleaning body for cleaning the object to be cleaned, an attachment portion to which the cleaning body is mounted, and a water pipe for supplying cleaning water. A grip portion having a function of sending water to the mounting portion side, wherein the mounting portion is provided with a discharge hole for discharging the washing water fed by the grip portion, and the cleaning body is A hole is formed so as to correspond to the position of the discharge hole, and is detachably attached to the mounting portion. The mounting portion has a convex portion for holding the mounting position of the cleaning body at a predetermined position. A portable cleaning device, wherein a concave portion is formed in the cleaning body corresponding to the convex portion.