WO2020235227A1 - Cleaning tool - Google Patents

Abstract

The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a cleaning tool that can be caused to easily enter a narrow space and that exhibits excellent cleaning performance in the narrow space. The cleaning tool according to the present disclosure has the following configuration. A cleaning tool (1) is characterized in that: a cleaning head (3) has a plate-like shape having a thickness direction (T) and a planar direction (P) which includes a longitudinal direction (L) and a transverse direction (S), and is provided with a cleaning surface (CS) and a head rotation member connection surface (HS) on a side opposite to the cleaning surface (CS); and the cleaning head (3) is provided, on the head rotation member connection surface (HS), with a shaft connection part (5) and a recess part (13) which has a bottom section (15) and is for storing a cleaning tool shaft (7) and which extends in a predetermined direction from the shaft connection part (5), wherein the recess part (13) is configured such that, in a state where the cleaning tool shaft (7) is stored in the recess part (13), the cleaning tool shaft (7) can be moved in the planar direction (P).

Description

Cleaning tool

This disclosure relates to cleaning tools.

Cleaning tools for cleaning cleaning surfaces such as floors are known.
For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a cleaning tool that allows a cleaning head to enter a space having a narrow height and allows the cleaning head to stand up against a surface to be cleaned and to be cleaned by its edge. The cleaning tool described in Patent Document 1 has the following configuration.
A cleaning tool provided with a cleaning head rotatably provided at the tip of the handle via a joint. A recess for arranging the joint is provided on the upper surface of the cleaning head, and a recess on the upper surface of the cleaning head is provided on the outer edge of the cleaning head. A cleaning tool is disclosed in which an extending groove is provided so that the handle can be accommodated in the groove.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-180931

The cleaning tool described in Patent Document 1 makes it easy for the cleaning head to enter a narrow space, but since the depth and width of the recesses and grooves of the cleaning head are substantially the same as the diameter of the handle, the cleaning head When the was placed in a narrow space, the angle between the cleaning head and the handle could not be changed, and the narrow space could not be sufficiently cleaned.
Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a cleaning tool that easily penetrates into a narrow space and has excellent cleanability in a narrow space.

The present disclosures are cleaning tools including a cleaning head provided with a handle connecting portion, and a handle for a cleaning tool provided with a head rotating member connected to the handle connecting portion and a handle main body portion. The cleaning head has a plate-like shape having a plane direction including a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction and a thickness direction, and also has a cleaning surface and a head rotating member connecting surface on the side opposite to the cleaning surface. The cleaning head has a bottom portion for accommodating the handle connecting portion and the handle for the cleaning tool extending in a predetermined direction from the handle connecting portion on the head rotating member connecting surface. It is characterized in that it is provided with a recessed portion, and the recessed portion is configured so that the cleaning tool handle can move in the plane direction in a state where the cleaning tool handle is housed in the recessed portion. I found a cleaning tool.

The cleaning tool of the present disclosure is easy to invade into a narrow space and has excellent cleanability in a narrow space.

FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a cleaning tool 1 according to the first embodiment (A-1). FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the cleaning tool 1 according to the first embodiment (A-1). FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the cleaning tool 1 according to the first embodiment (A-1). FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the cleaning tool 1 according to the first embodiment (A-1). FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the cleaning tool 1 according to the (A-2) embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the cleaning head 101 according to the (B-1) embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the cleaning head 101 according to the (B-1) embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the cleaning head 101 according to the (B-1) embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the cleaning head 101 according to the (B-2) embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the cleaning head 101 according to the (B-2) embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the cleaning tool 201 according to the (C-1) embodiment.

[Definition]
・ "Along a predetermined direction" regarding the object
In the present specification, "along a predetermined direction" with respect to an object means that the object is closer to a predetermined direction than an orthogonal direction orthogonal to a predetermined direction (for example, a longitudinal direction, a plane direction, etc.). Means extending, and specifically, the object is in a given direction, preferably less than 45 °, more preferably less than 30 °, even more preferably less than 20 °, and even more preferably 5 °. It means that it extends so as to have the following crossing angles.
In this specification, when the intersection angle is 5 ° or less, it may be referred to as "parallel to a predetermined direction".

Specifically, the present disclosure relates to the following aspect A group.
[Aspect A1]
A cleaning tool including a cleaning head provided with a handle connecting portion, a head rotating member connected to the handle connecting portion, and a handle for a cleaning tool provided with a handle main body portion.
The cleaning head has a plate-like shape having a plane direction including a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction and a thickness direction, and also has a cleaning surface and a head rotating member connecting surface on the side opposite to the cleaning surface. Is equipped with
The cleaning head has a handle connecting portion and a recessed portion having a bottom portion extending in a predetermined direction from the handle connecting portion and having a bottom portion on the head rotating member connecting surface. I have
The recessed portion is configured so that the cleaning tool handle can be moved in the plane direction in a state where the cleaning tool handle is housed in the recessed portion.
The above-mentioned cleaning tool, which is characterized in that.

In the above-mentioned cleaning tool, the head rotating member connecting surface of the cleaning head is provided with a recessed portion for storing the cleaning tool handle. Therefore, (i) when the cleaning tool is stored, the cleaning tool handle is recessed. The cleaning tool can be stored in a thin space in the thickness direction. (Ii) When cleaning a narrow space, the handle for the cleaning tool is on the top surface of the narrow space. (For example, the bottom of furniture) and the bottom (for example, the floor) are hard to come into contact with each other, and the cleaning tool handle is hard to damage the top and bottom.
Further, in the above-mentioned cleaning tool, since the recessed portion has a predetermined structure, the angle between the cleaning tool handle and the cleaning head can be changed while the cleaning tool handle is stored in the recessed portion. Excellent cleanability when the handle for cleaning tools is stored in the recess.

[Aspect A2]
In the thickness direction, the highest portion of the connecting portion, which is the highest portion of the handle connecting portion, is at the same position as the highest portion of the head, which is the highest portion of the cleaning head other than the handle connecting portion. The cleaning tool according to aspect A1, which is configured to be arranged at a lower position.

The cleaning tool is configured so that the highest connecting portion of the handle connecting portion is located at the same position as or lower than the highest head portion of the cleaning head (excluding the handle connecting portion). Therefore, when cleaning a narrow space, the handle connecting portion is less likely to come into contact with the top surface portion of the narrow space, and the handle connecting portion is less likely to damage the top surface portion.

[Aspect A3]
When the handle for cleaning tools is stored in the recessed portion, the head rotating member is at the same position as or lower than the highest portion of the recessed portion, which is the highest portion of the recessed portion, in the thickness direction. The cleaning tool according to aspect A2, which is configured to be positioned.

In the above-mentioned cleaning tool, the head rotating member is configured to be arranged at a predetermined position when the cleaning tool handle is stored in the recessed portion, so that the head rotating member is narrow when cleaning a narrow space. It is hard to come into contact with the top surface of the space, and the head rotating member is hard to damage the top surface.

[Aspect A4]
When the handle for cleaning tools is stored in the recessed portion, the handle body portion is stored in the recessed portion, and the handle body portion is the same as the highest portion of the recessed portion in the thickness direction. The cleaning tool according to aspect A3, which is configured to be arranged at or below a position.

The above-mentioned cleaning tool is configured so that the cleaning tool handle is arranged at a predetermined position when the cleaning tool handle is stored in the recessed portion. Therefore, when cleaning a narrow space, the cleaning tool handle is used. Is hard to come into contact with the top surface of a narrow space, and the cleaning tool handle is hard to damage the top surface.

[Aspect A5]
The cleaning tool according to any one of aspects A1 to A4, wherein the bottom portion extends in parallel with the plane direction.

Since the bottom of the above cleaning tool extends parallel to the plane direction, when the cleaning head is put in a narrow space, the cleaning tool handle tends to be parallel to the plane direction, and the cleaning tool handle is in a narrow space. It becomes difficult to contact the top surface and bottom surface of the.

[Aspect A6]
The cleaning tool according to any one of aspects A1 to A5, wherein the cleaning surface has a cleaning area at a position corresponding to the thickness direction of the bottom of the recessed portion.

In the above cleaning tool, since the cleaning surface has a predetermined cleaning area, the force applied by the user to the cleaning tool handle is applied through the cleaning area of the cleaning surface as compared with the case where the cleaning head does not have the cleaning area. Therefore, it is easily transmitted to the surface to be cleaned, and the cleanability of the surface to be cleaned is improved.

[Aspect A7]
The cleaning tool according to any one of aspects A1 to A6, wherein the recessed portion is a pair of recessed portions arranged in both of the predetermined directions of the handle connecting portion.

In the above-mentioned cleaning tool, since the recessed portion is a predetermined pair of recessed portions, the handle for the cleaning tool can be tilted to both sides in the lateral direction of the cleaning tool, and the degree of freedom of cleaning is improved.

[Aspect A8]
The cleaning tool handle is provided with a pushing portion for connecting and opening the head rotating member and the handle main body portion, which protrudes in a direction intersecting the axis of the cleaning tool handle. And
When the handle for the cleaning tool is stored in the recessed portion, the pushing portion is configured so as not to protrude toward the rotating member connecting surface.
The cleaning tool according to any one of aspects A1 to A7.

In the above cleaning tool, the pushing portion of the cleaning tool handle is configured so as not to protrude in a predetermined direction. Therefore, when the cleaning tool handle is stored in the recessed portion to clean a narrow space, the pushing portion is used. , It is hard to come into contact with the bottom part, and the push-in part is hard to damage the bottom part.

[Aspect A9]
The cleaning tool according to aspect A8, wherein the pushing portion is configured to protrude in a direction along the plane direction when the cleaning tool handle is stored in the recessed portion.

In the above cleaning tool, when the cleaning tool handle is stored in the recessed portion, the pushing portion of the cleaning tool handle is configured to protrude in a predetermined direction, so that the cleaning tool handle is stored in the recessed portion. When cleaning a narrow space, the push-in portion is less likely to come into contact with the top surface portion and the bottom surface portion, and the push-in portion is less likely to damage the top surface portion and the bottom surface portion. Further, even when the recessed portions are arranged at both ends of the handle connecting portion, when the handle for cleaning tools is stored in the recessed portion to clean a narrow space, the pushing portion is formed on the top surface portion and the bottom surface portion. The push-in part does not easily damage the top surface and bottom surface.

[Aspect A10]
The handle main body portion is a main body pushing portion for connecting and opening the first handle portion, the second handle portion, the first handle portion, and the second handle portion connected to the head rotating member. It is equipped with one that protrudes in the direction intersecting the axis of the above-mentioned cleaning tool handle.
When the handle for the cleaning tool is stored in the recessed portion, the main body pushing portion is configured so as not to protrude toward the rotating member connecting surface.
The cleaning tool according to any one of aspects A1 to A9.

In the above cleaning tool, the main body pushing portion is configured so as not to protrude in a predetermined direction. Therefore, when the cleaning tool handle is stored in the recessed portion to clean a narrow space, the main body pushing portion is formed on the bottom surface portion. It is hard to come into contact with, and the main body pushing part is hard to damage the bottom part.

[Aspect A11]
The cleaning tool according to aspect A10, wherein the main body pushing portion is configured to protrude in a direction along the plane direction when the cleaning tool handle is stored in the recessed portion.

In the above-mentioned cleaning tool, when the cleaning tool handle is stored in the recessed portion, the main body pushing portion is configured to protrude in a predetermined direction. Therefore, the cleaning tool handle is stored in the recessed portion in a narrow space. When cleaning, the main body pushing portion is less likely to come into contact with the top surface portion and the bottom surface portion, and the pushing portion is less likely to damage the top surface portion and the bottom surface portion. Further, even when the recessed portions are arranged at both ends of the handle connecting portion, when the handle for cleaning tools is stored in the recessed portion to clean a narrow space, the main body pushing portion is formed on the top surface portion and the bottom surface portion. It is hard to come into contact with the part, and the main body pushing part is hard to damage the top surface part and the bottom surface part.

The present disclosure also relates to the following aspect B group.
[Aspect B1]
A cleaning head for a cleaning tool including a cleaning head, a handle connecting portion, a head rotating member connected to the handle connecting portion, and a cleaning tool handle connected to the head rotating member.
The cleaning head includes a cleaning surface and a head rotating member connecting surface on the opposite side of the cleaning surface for connecting the head rotating member.
The cleaning head is configured to be disposable,
The above-mentioned cleaning head, which is characterized in that.

A cleaning head used by attaching a cleaning sheet and a cleaning tool provided with the cleaning head are known. With the above-mentioned cleaning tool, the cleaning sheet can be replaced each time the cleaning sheet is cleaned or when the cleaning sheet becomes dirty, and the cleaning can be performed hygienically.
On the other hand, as the cleaning tool is used, for example, when a dirty surface to be cleaned is cleaned, the dirt may pass through the cleaning sheet and adhere to the cleaning head. Therefore, as the cleaning tool is used, the cleaning head tends to become dirty, and it may be necessary to clean the cleaning head.
Since the cleaning head is configured to be disposable, the cleaning head can be replaced according to the degree of dirt on the cleaning head, so that the cleaning can be performed hygienically.

[Aspect B2]
The cleaning head according to aspect B1, wherein the handle connecting portion is configured to be disposable.

In the above cleaning head, since the handle connecting portion is configured to be disposable, the handle connecting portion can be replaced according to the degree of dirt on the handle connecting portion, so that the cleaning can be performed hygienically.

[Aspect B3]
The cleaning head according to aspect B2, wherein the cleaning head and the handle connecting portion are integrated.

In the above cleaning head, since the cleaning head and the handle connecting portion are integrated, the cleaning head and the handle connecting portion can be replaced at once.

[Aspect B4]
The cleaning head according to any one of aspects B1 to B3, wherein the material of the cleaning head is selected from the group consisting of paper, styrofoam, plastic and wood, and any combination thereof.

Since the cleaning head is made of a predetermined material, it is light and has excellent cleanability.

[Aspect B5]
The cleaning head according to any one of aspects B1 to B4, wherein the cleaning head is configured to be used with a cleaning sheet attached.

Since the cleaning head is configured to be used with a cleaning sheet attached, the cleaning sheet is replaced and the cleaning head is used until it is time to replace the cleaning head, for example, until the cleaning head becomes dirty. As a result, the cleaning head can be used a plurality of times.

[Aspect B6]
A mode in which the cleaning head comprises a cleaning sheet attachment portion for attaching the cleaning sheet, which is selected from the group consisting of double-sided tape, an adhesive, a hook-and-loop fastener, a mechanical lock, and any combination thereof. The cleaning head according to B5.

Since the cleaning head is provided with a predetermined cleaning sheet mounting portion, the cleaning sheet can be easily mounted.

Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to the following aspect C group.
[Aspect C1]
A cleaning tool having a flat cleaning head and a cleaning tool handle connected to the side surface of the cleaning head.
The handle for the cleaning tool is less likely to bend than the cleaning head.
The above-mentioned cleaning tool, which is characterized in that.

The cleaning tool handle is less flexible than the cleaning head, so it is easy to clean a narrow space.

[Aspect C2]
The cleaning tool according to aspect C1, wherein the cleaning tool handle is less likely to bend than the cleaning head in a direction orthogonal to the axis of the cleaning tool handle.

The cleaning tool handle is less likely to bend in a predetermined direction than the cleaning head, so it is easy to clean a narrow space.

[Aspect A group]
The cleaning tools of the present disclosure will be described in detail below.
1 to 4 are diagrams for explaining the cleaning tool 1 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure (hereinafter, referred to as "the (A-1) embodiment"). Specifically, FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the cleaning tool 1. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the cleaning head 3 portion of the cleaning tool 1. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a cleaning head 3 portion in a state where the cleaning tool handle 7 is tilted down. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the IV-IV cross section of FIG.

The cleaning tool 1 according to the first (A-1) embodiment includes a cleaning head 3 including a handle connecting portion 5, and a cleaning tool handle 7 including a handle main body portion 9 and a head rotating member 11. The head rotating member 11 of the cleaning tool handle 7 is rotatably connected to the handle connecting portion 5 of the cleaning head 3.
The cleaning head 3 is provided with a total of four slit portions 51 for fixing the cleaning sheet.

The handle connecting portion 5 has a columnar structure extending in the longitudinal direction L. The head rotating member 11 is composed of a first member 11a, a second member 11b, and a connecting member 11c (specifically, a rivet). The first member 11a covers the peripheral surface of the columnar handle connecting portion 5 and is rotatable in the circumferential direction of the columnar handle connecting portion 5. The second member 11b is connected to the first member 11a via the connecting member 11c, and is rotatable around the connecting member 11c so as to approach the axis of the columnar handle connecting portion 5. Since the structures of the handle connecting portion 5 and the head rotating member 11 are known, the description thereof will be omitted.

The cleaning head 3 has a plate-like shape having a plane direction P including a longitudinal direction L and a lateral direction S and a thickness direction T, and has a cleaning surface CS and a head opposite to the cleaning surface CS. It is provided with a rotating member connecting surface HS.

The cleaning head 3 has a handle connecting portion 5 and a pair of recesses 13 for accommodating the head rotating member 11 extending from the handle connecting portion 5 in the lateral direction S on the head rotating member connecting surface HS. I have. Each of the pair of recesses 13 has a bottom portion 15.

Each of the pair of recessed portions 13 is configured so that the cleaning tool handle 7 can be rotated in the plane direction P in a state where the cleaning tool handle 7 is housed in the recessed portion 13. Specifically, each of the pair of recesses 13 is configured to expand in the plane direction P as the distance from the handle connecting portion 5 increases. Specifically, each of the pair of recesses 13 moves away from the handle connecting portion 5 in the lateral direction S. It is configured to spread in the longitudinal direction L. As a result, the cleaning tool handle 7 can be easily rotated in the plane direction P in a state where the cleaning tool handle 7 is housed in the recessed portion 13.

Further, in each of the pair of recesses 13, the bottom portion 15 extends parallel to the plane direction P, specifically, the lateral direction S. As a result, when the cleaning head 3 is put into the narrow space, the cleaning tool handle 7 tends to be parallel to the plane direction P, and the cleaning tool handle 7 is unlikely to come into contact with the top surface and bottom surface of the narrow space. Become.

The cleaning surface CS has a cleaning area 27 at a position corresponding to the thickness direction T of each bottom portion 15 of the pair of recessed portions 13. As a result, as compared with the case where the cleaning head 3 does not have the cleaning area 27, the force applied by the user to the cleaning tool handle 7 is easily transmitted to the surface to be cleaned through the cleaning area 27 of the cleaning surface CS. Cleanability of the surface to be cleaned is improved.

The thickness direction T is divided into a first direction T ₁ in the thickness direction from the cleaning surface CS and a second direction T ₂ in the thickness direction from the head rotating member connecting surface HS, and the first direction T in the thickness direction T. _{When 1} is in the height direction (higher height direction), in the thickness direction T, the highest connecting portion 21 which is the highest portion of the handle connecting portion 5 is the handle connecting portion 5 of the cleaning head 3. It is configured to be arranged at the same position as the head highest portion 23, which is the highest portion of the portion other than the above. As a result, when cleaning the narrow space, the handle connecting portion 5 is less likely to come into contact with the top surface portion of the narrow space, and the handle connecting portion 5 is less likely to damage the top surface portion.

In the cleaning tool 1, when the cleaning tool handle 7 is stored in the recessed portion 13, the head rotating member 11 and the highest portion 25 of the recessed portion 25, which is the highest portion of the pair of recessed portions 13, in the thickness direction T. It is configured to be placed in the same position. As a result, when cleaning the narrow space, the head rotating member 11 is less likely to come into contact with the top surface portion of the narrow space, and the head rotating member 11 is less likely to damage the top surface portion.

The handle body 9 of the cleaning tool handle 7 has a fourth handle including a first handle portion 31, a second handle portion 33, a third handle portion 35, and a grip portion 39 connected to the head rotating member 11. Part 37 and the like are provided in order.
The cleaning tool handle 7 includes a push-in portion 41 for connecting and opening the head rotating member 11 and the first handle portion 31. The pushing portion 41 projects in a direction intersecting the axis AL of the cleaning tool handle 7, specifically, in a direction orthogonal to the axis AL. More specifically, when the cleaning tool handle 7 is housed in each of the pair of recesses 13, the push-in portion 41 projects in the plane direction P, specifically, in the longitudinal direction L. Have been placed. As a result, when cleaning the narrow space, the pushing portion 41 is less likely to come into contact with the top surface portion and the bottom surface portion of the narrow space.
Since the structure of the push-in portion 41 is known, the description thereof will be omitted.

Further, the handle main body portion 9 connects and opens the main body first pushing portion 43 for connecting and opening the first handle portion 31 and the second handle portion 33, and the second handle portion 33 and the third handle portion 35. The main body second pushing portion 45 for connecting and opening the main body second pushing portion 45 and the main body third pushing portion 47 for connecting and opening the third handle portion 35 and the fourth handle portion 37 are provided.

Each of the main body first pushing portion 43 to the main body third pushing portion 47 has a plane direction P, specifically, when the cleaning tool handle 7 is stored in each of the pair of recessed portions 13, similarly to the pushing portion 41. Are arranged so as to project in the direction along the longitudinal direction L. As a result, when cleaning the narrow space, each of the main body first pushing portion 43 to the main body third pushing portion 47 is less likely to come into contact with the top surface portion and the bottom surface portion of the narrow space.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a cleaning tool 1 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure (hereinafter, referred to as “the (A-2) embodiment”), and is a diagram for explaining the cleaning according to the (A-1) embodiment. It is a drawing corresponding to FIG. 3 of the tool 1.
In the cleaning tool 1 according to the first (A-2) embodiment, the cleaning head 3 has a handle connecting portion 5 and a pair of recessed portions 13 for accommodating the head rotating member 11 on the head rotating member connecting surface HS. I have.

Each of the pair of recesses 13 is not configured to expand in the longitudinal direction L as the distance from the handle connecting portion 5 in the lateral direction S increases, unlike the cleaning tool 1 according to the first (A-1) embodiment. It extends in both the longitudinal direction L and the lateral direction S, and has a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the thickness direction T. In the cleaning tool 1 according to the first (A-2) embodiment, the cleaning tool handle 7 is in the plane direction P in a state where the pair of recesses 13 accommodates the cleaning tool handle 7 in any of the pair of recesses 13. It is configured to be able to move to.
The cleaning tool 1 according to the first (A-2) embodiment is the same as the cleaning tool 1 according to the first (A-1) embodiment except for other parts, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

The cleaning tool of the present disclosure is particularly limited as long as it includes a cleaning head having a handle connecting portion and a cleaning tool handle having a head rotating member connected to the handle connecting portion and a handle main body portion. Not limited. The cleaning head and the cleaning tool handle may remain connected and may be connectable and openable. Further, when the cleaning head and the handle for the cleaning tool are connectable and openable, the handle for the cleaning head and the cleaning tool can be connected to an arbitrary place, for example, (i) the handle connecting portion of the cleaning head and the handle for the cleaning tool. Between the head rotating member of the handle, (ii) between the handle connecting portion of the cleaning head and the remaining part of the cleaning head, (iii) between the head rotating member of the handle for the cleaning tool and the handle main body, (Iv) It can be connected and opened between the handle main bodies of the handle for the cleaning tool.

In the cleaning tool of the present disclosure, the cleaning head has a plate-like shape having a plane direction including a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction and a thickness direction, and the cleaning surface and the head on the side opposite to the cleaning surface. It has a rotating member connecting surface.
Further, the cleaning head is provided with a handle connecting portion and a recessed portion having a bottom portion extending from the handle connecting portion in a predetermined direction for storing the handle for cleaning tools on the head rotating member connecting surface. ..

The handle connecting portion can be arranged at an arbitrary position on the head rotating member connecting surface of the cleaning head, and preferably 30% (from the center of the cleaning head in the lateral direction toward both ends in the lateral direction). 20% of each end of the cleaning head in the lateral direction is excluded), more preferably 25% (excluding 25% of each end of the cleaning head in the lateral direction), and further preferably 20% (excluding 25% of each end of the cleaning head in the lateral direction). It is preferably arranged in the range of 15% (excluding 30% at each end of the cleaning head), and even more preferably 15% (excluding 35% at both ends of the cleaning head in the lateral direction). This is from the viewpoint of evenly applying the force applied to the handle for the cleaning tool to the cleaning surface of the cleaning head.

The handle connecting portion is preferably 30% (excluding 20% each of both ends in the longitudinal direction of the cleaning head) and more preferably 25% (cleaning) from the center in the longitudinal direction of the cleaning head toward both ends in the longitudinal direction. 20% (excluding 25% of each of the longitudinal ends of the head), more preferably 20% (excluding 30% of each of the longitudinal ends of the cleaning head), and even more preferably 15% (excluding 30% of each of the longitudinal ends of the cleaning head). It is preferable that they are arranged in the range (excluding 35% of each). This is from the viewpoint of evenly applying the force applied to the handle for the cleaning tool to the cleaning surface of the cleaning head.

The predetermined direction, which is the direction in which the recess portion extends, is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a lateral direction and a longitudinal direction.

The recessed portion is configured so that the cleaning tool handle can be moved in the plane direction when the cleaning tool handle is stored in the recessed portion. From this point of view, for example, (i) the recessed portion may be configured to expand in a direction (in the plane direction) orthogonal to the predetermined direction as the distance from the handle connecting portion increases in the predetermined direction. And (ii) the length of the recessed portion in the direction orthogonal to the predetermined direction (in the plane direction) can be configured to be longer than the thickness of the cleaning tool handle.

In the recessed portion, it is preferable that the bottom portion extends parallel to the plane direction. As a result, when the cleaning head is put into the narrow space, the handle for the cleaning tool tends to be parallel to the plane direction, and the handle for the cleaning tool is less likely to come into contact with the top surface portion and the bottom surface portion of the narrow space.

The recess can be one or both of the handle connecting portions in one or both of the predetermined directions, and a pair of the handle connecting portions arranged in both of the predetermined directions. It is preferably a recessed portion. As a result, the handle for the cleaning tool can be tilted to both sides in the lateral direction of the cleaning tool, and the degree of freedom of cleaning is improved.

In order to allow the cleaning tool handle to move in the plane direction while the cleaning tool handle is stored in the recessed portion, the head rotating member of the cleaning tool handle tilts the cleaning tool handle toward the recessed portion. It is preferable that the handle can be moved (for example, can be rotated around the handle connecting portion) and can be moved (for example, rotated) in parallel with the recessed portion (for example, in the plane direction).

In the state where the cleaning tool handle is stored in the recess, the head rotating member rotates the cleaning tool handle in the plane direction in order to move the cleaning tool handle parallel to the recess (parallel to the plane direction). It is preferable to provide a plane rotation mechanism capable of the above.
Examples of the plane rotation mechanism include a head rotation member 11 (first member 11a, second member 11b, and connecting member 11c) in the cleaning tool according to the first (A-1) embodiment.

It is preferable that the plane rotation mechanism is arranged at a position overlapping with the cleaning head in the thickness direction in a state where the cleaning tool handle is housed in the recessed portion. As a result, the handle connecting portion of the cleaning head and the plane rotation mechanism of the head rotating member of the handle for the cleaning tool are arranged at close positions, which improves the cleaning property of the cleaning tool, especially the cleaning property of a narrow space. To do.
From this point of view, it is preferable that the handle connecting portion of the cleaning head and the plane rotation mechanism are arranged adjacent to each other.

In the cleaning tool of the present disclosure, it is preferable that the cleaning surface has a cleaning area at a position corresponding to the thickness direction of the bottom of the recess. As a result, as compared with the case where the cleaning head does not have a cleaning area, the force applied by the user to the handle for the cleaning tool is easily transmitted to the surface to be cleaned through the cleaning area of the cleaning surface, and the surface to be cleaned is easily transmitted. Cleanability is improved.

In the cleaning tool of the present disclosure, in the thickness direction, the highest portion of the connecting portion, which is the highest portion of the handle connecting portion, is the same as the highest portion of the head, which is the highest portion of the cleaning head other than the handle connecting portion. It is preferably configured to be located at or below the position. As a result, when cleaning the narrow space, the handle connecting portion is less likely to come into contact with the top surface portion of the narrow space, and the handle connecting portion is less likely to damage the top surface portion.

Further, when the handle for cleaning tools is stored in the recessed portion, the head rotating member is arranged at the same position as or lower than the highest portion of the recessed portion, which is the highest portion of the recessed portion, in the thickness direction. It is preferable that it is configured to be. As a result, when cleaning the narrow space, the head rotating member is less likely to come into contact with the top surface portion of the narrow space, and the head rotating member is less likely to damage the top surface portion.

Further, when the handle for cleaning tools is stored in the recess, if the handle body is stored in the recess, the handle body is located at the same position as the highest position of the recess in the thickness direction. It is preferably configured to be arranged at a lower position. As a result, when cleaning the narrow space, the handle main body portion is less likely to come into contact with the top surface portion of the narrow space, and the handle main body portion is less likely to damage the top surface portion.

In the cleaning tool of the present disclosure, the cleaning tool handle is a push-in portion for connecting and opening the head rotating member and the handle main body portion, and protrudes in a direction intersecting the axis of the cleaning tool handle. When the cleaning tool handle is stored in the recessed portion, the pushing portion is prevented from protruding toward the rotating member connecting surface, that is, in the second thickness direction. It is preferably configured, and more preferably configured so as to project in the direction along the plane direction. As a result, when cleaning the narrow space, the push-in portion is less likely to come into contact with the top surface portion and the bottom surface portion of the narrow space, and the push-in portion is less likely to damage the top surface portion and the bottom surface portion.
The pushing portion may be arranged on either the head rotating member or the handle main body portion.

Further, in the cleaning tool of the present disclosure, the handle main body portion is for connecting and opening the first handle portion, the second handle portion, the first handle portion and the second handle portion connected to the head rotating member. When the main body pushing portion is provided with a portion protruding in a direction intersecting the axis of the cleaning tool handle, the main body pushing portion rotates when the cleaning tool handle is stored in the recessed portion. It is preferable that it is configured so as not to project toward the member connecting surface, that is, toward the second direction in the thickness direction, and more preferably it is configured so as to project in the direction along the plane direction. .. As a result, when cleaning the narrow space, the main body pushing portion is less likely to come into contact with the top surface portion and the bottom surface portion of the narrow space, and the main body pushing portion is less likely to damage the top surface portion and the bottom surface portion.
The main body pushing portion may be arranged in either the first handle portion or the second handle portion.
The constituent members of the cleaning tool according to the A aspect group can be arbitrarily combined with the constituent members of the cleaning tool described in other aspect groups (Aspect B group, Aspect C group).

[Aspect B group]
6 to 8 are diagrams for explaining the cleaning head 101 according to one of the embodiments of the present disclosure (hereinafter, referred to as “the (B-1) embodiment”). Specifically, FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the cleaning head 101 according to the first (B-1) embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the head rotating member 109 and the cleaning tool handle 113. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the cleaning head 101 to which the head rotating member 109 and the cleaning tool handle 113 are attached.

As shown in FIG. 6, the cleaning head 101 according to the first (B-1) embodiment has a plate-like shape having a plane direction P including a longitudinal direction L and a lateral direction S and a thickness direction T. It also has a cleaning surface CS and a head rotating member connecting surface HS on the opposite side of the cleaning surface CS.

The cleaning head 101 is composed of styrofoam as a core material and thick paper as a shell material that covers the styrofoam core material, and is configured to be disposable. Further, in the cleaning head 101, cleaning sheet mounting portions 103 composed of hook members of hook-and-loop fasteners are arranged at four locations at both ends in the longitudinal direction L and the lateral direction S of the head rotating member connecting surface HS. The cleaning head 101 is configured to be used with a cleaning sheet (not shown) attached.

The handle connecting portion 105, the head rotating member 109, and the cleaning tool handle 113 are repeatedly used, and the head rotating member 109, the cleaning tool handle 113, and the cleaning tool handle 113 are integrally formed. The handle connecting portion 105 and the head rotating member 109 are rotatably connected.

As shown in FIG. 7, four fixing protrusions 107 are arranged on the surface of the handle connecting portion 105 opposite to the head rotating member 109. When using the cleaning tool 111, the four fixing protrusions 107 of the handle connecting portion 105 are pierced into the center of the head rotating member connecting surface HS of the cleaning head 101, and as shown in FIG. 8, the cleaning head 101 Is fixed to the cleaning tool handle 113. Next, the cleaning surface CS of the cleaning head 101 is placed on the center of a cleaning sheet (not shown) made of non-woven fabric, the end of the cleaning sheet is fixed to the cleaning sheet mounting portion 103, and the cleaning tool 111 can be used. it can.

The cleaning head 101 can be discarded after replacing the cleaning sheet several times until the cleaning head 101 itself becomes dirty, and when high cleanliness is required, when cleaning a heavily soiled place, etc. , The cleaning head 101 may be discarded together with the cleaning sheet every time.

9 and 10 are diagrams for explaining the cleaning head 101 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure (hereinafter, referred to as "the (B-2) embodiment"). Specifically, FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the cleaning head 101 according to the (B-2) embodiment. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the cleaning head 101 to which the cleaning tool handle 113 is attached.

The cleaning head 101 according to the first (B-2) embodiment has a plate-like shape having a plane direction P including a longitudinal direction L and a lateral direction S and a thickness direction T, and has a cleaning surface CS. The cleaning surface CS and the head rotating member connecting surface HS on the opposite side are provided.

The cleaning head 101 is composed of styrofoam as a core material and thick paper as a shell material that covers the styrofoam core material, and is configured to be disposable. Further, the cleaning head 101 has a recessed portion 115 at the center of the head rotating member connecting surface HS in the longitudinal direction L and the lateral direction S, and extends in the longitudinal direction L in the recessed portion 115. The handle connecting portion 105 of is fixed. In other words, the cleaning head 101 is integrated with the handle connecting portion 105, and the cleaning head 101 is configured to be disposable together with the handle connecting portion 105.

Further, the cleaning head 101 has cleaning sheet mounting portions 103 composed of hook members of hook-and-loop fasteners at four locations at both ends in the longitudinal direction L and the lateral direction S of the head rotating member connecting surface HS. The cleaning head 101 is configured to be used with a cleaning sheet (not shown) attached.

The head rotating member 109 and the cleaning tool handle 113 are used repeatedly, and the head rotating member 109 and the cleaning tool handle 113 are integrally configured. Further, the head rotating member 109 is configured to be rotatably connected to and opened from the columnar handle connecting portion 105.

When using the cleaning tool 111, the head rotating member 109 is connected to the handle connecting portion 105 of the cleaning head 101, and then the cleaning surface CS of the cleaning head 101 is placed in the center of the cleaning sheet made of non-woven fabric. Next, both ends of the cleaning sheet are fixed to the cleaning sheet mounting portion 103 of the cleaning head 101.

Similar to the cleaning head 101 according to the first (B-1) embodiment, the cleaning head 101 can be discarded after replacing the cleaning sheet several times until the cleaning head 101 itself becomes dirty, and has a high degree of cleanliness. The cleaning head 101 may be discarded together with the cleaning sheet every time when cleaning a heavily soiled place or the like.

The cleaning head of the present disclosure is a cleaning head for a cleaning tool including a cleaning head, a handle connecting portion, a head rotating member connected to the handle connecting portion, and a cleaning tool handle connected to the head rotating member. Is.
The cleaning head of the present disclosure is configured to be disposable, and a member selected from the group consisting of a handle connecting portion, a head rotating member, a handle for a cleaning tool, and an arbitrary combination thereof is used as a cleaning head. You can and do not have to have them in order of proximity to. That is, the handle connecting portion, the head rotating member, or the handle for the cleaning tool may be configured to be disposable.

The structure of the cleaning head of the present disclosure is not particularly limited as long as it includes a cleaning surface and a head rotating member connecting surface on the side opposite to the cleaning surface for connecting the head rotating member.
The cleaning head of the present disclosure may be one in which the cleaning head itself removes dirt, and a cleaning sheet may be attached to remove dirt. In that case, the cleaning sheet may be integrated with or separate from the cleaning head of the present disclosure.

The material of the cleaning head of the present disclosure is not particularly limited as long as it is disposable, and can be selected from the group consisting of paper, styrofoam, plastic, wood, and any combination thereof. The plastic may be biodegradable, recycled or the like.

When the cleaning head of the present disclosure is used together with the cleaning sheet and is separate from the cleaning sheet, the cleaning head may be provided with a cleaning sheet attachment portion for attaching the cleaning sheet. The cleaning sheet mounting portion is selected from the group consisting of double-sided tape, adhesive, hook-and-loop fastener (for example, hook member), mechanical lock (for example, slit portion, clip portion, hook portion), and any combination thereof. There are things.
The components of the cleaning head according to the aspect B group can be arbitrarily combined with the components of the cleaning head described in the other aspect groups (aspect A group and the aspect C group).

[Aspect C group]
FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a cleaning tool 201 according to one of the embodiments of the present disclosure (hereinafter, referred to as “the (C-1) embodiment”). Specifically, FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the cleaning tool 201 according to the (C-1) embodiment.
The cleaning tool 201 includes a flat cleaning head 203 and a cleaning tool handle 205 connected to the side surface of the cleaning head 203.

The cleaning head 203 is provided with two slits 207 for attaching a cleaning sheet. The cleaning tool handle 205 includes, in order, a first handle portion 209 connected to the cleaning head 203, a second handle portion 211, a third handle portion 213, and a fourth handle portion 215 having a grip portion 217. ing.

The cleaning tool handle 205 is less likely to bend than the cleaning head 203 in the direction orthogonal to the axis AL of the cleaning tool handle 205. As a result, the handle for the cleaning tool is relatively difficult to bend, so that the cleaning property in a narrow space is excellent.

The cleaning tool of the present disclosure is not particularly limited as long as it includes a flat cleaning head and a cleaning tool handle connected to the side surface of the cleaning head.
The cleaning tool of the present disclosure preferably does not have a rotating mechanism. This is to clean the narrow space by relatively bending the handle for the cleaning tool and relatively bending the cleaning head.

In the cleaning tool of the present disclosure, the flexibility of the cleaning tool handle and the bending property of the cleaning head can be the bending property in any direction, and the bending property in the direction orthogonal to the axis of the cleaning tool handle. Is preferable. This is because a force is often applied to the cleaning tool in a direction orthogonal to the axis of the cleaning tool handle.
The components of the cleaning tool according to the Aspect C group can be arbitrarily combined with the components of the cleaning tool described in the other mode groups (Aspect A group, Aspect B group).

1 Cleaning tool 3 Cleaning head 5 Handle connecting part 7 Cleaning tool handle 9 Handle body part 11 Head rotating member 11a First member 11b Second member 11c Connecting member 13 Recessed part 15 Bottom part 21 Connecting part Highest part 23 Head highest part 25 Highest part of the recess 27 Cleaning area P Plane direction L Longitudinal direction S Short direction T Thickness direction T ₁ Thickness direction 1st direction T ₂ Thickness direction 2nd direction CS Cleaning surface HS Head rotating member connecting surface AL Axis

Claims (11)

A cleaning tool including a cleaning head having a handle connecting portion, a head rotating member connected to the handle connecting portion, and a handle for a cleaning tool having a handle main body portion.
The cleaning head has a plate-like shape having a plane direction including a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction and a thickness direction, and also has a cleaning surface and a head rotating member connecting surface on the side opposite to the cleaning surface. Is equipped with
The cleaning head has a handle connecting portion and a recessed portion having a bottom portion extending from the handle connecting portion in a predetermined direction on the head rotating member connecting surface for accommodating the handle for cleaning tools. I have
The recessed portion is configured so that the cleaning tool handle can be moved in the plane direction in a state where the cleaning tool handle is housed in the recessed portion.
The cleaning tool, characterized in that. In the thickness direction, the highest portion of the connecting portion, which is the highest portion of the handle connecting portion, is located at the same position as the highest portion of the cleaning head, which is the highest portion of the portion other than the handle connecting portion. The cleaning tool according to claim 1, which is configured to be arranged at a lower position. When the cleaning tool handle is stored in the recessed portion, the head rotating member is at the same position as or lower than the highest portion of the recessed portion, which is the highest portion of the recessed portion, in the thickness direction. The cleaning tool according to claim 2, which is configured to be arranged at a position. When the handle for cleaning tools is stored in the recessed portion, the handle body portion is stored in the recessed portion, and the handle body portion is the same as the highest portion of the recessed portion in the thickness direction. The cleaning tool according to claim 3, which is configured to be arranged at or below a position. The cleaning tool according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the bottom portion extends in parallel with the plane direction. The cleaning tool according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the cleaning surface has a cleaning area at a position corresponding to the thickness direction of the bottom of the recess. The cleaning tool according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the recessed portion is a pair of recessed portions arranged in both of the predetermined directions of the handle connecting portion. The cleaning tool handle is provided with a pushing portion for connecting and opening the head rotating member and the handle main body portion, which protrudes in a direction intersecting the axis of the cleaning tool handle. And
When the cleaning tool handle is stored in the recessed portion, the pushing portion is configured so as not to protrude toward the rotating member connecting surface.
The cleaning tool according to any one of claims 1 to 7. The cleaning tool according to claim 8, wherein when the handle for the cleaning tool is stored in the recessed portion, the pushing portion is configured to protrude in a direction along the plane direction. The handle main body portion is a main body pushing portion for connecting and opening the first handle portion, the second handle portion, the first handle portion, and the second handle portion connected to the head rotating member. It is provided with a handle protruding in a direction intersecting the axis of the cleaning tool handle.
When the handle for cleaning tools is stored in the recessed portion, the main body pushing portion is configured so as not to protrude toward the rotating member connecting surface.
The cleaning tool according to any one of claims 1 to 9. The cleaning tool according to claim 10, wherein when the handle for the cleaning tool is stored in the recessed portion, the main body pushing portion is configured to protrude in a direction along the plane direction.

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