Buff Cleaner

Abstract

To provide a buff cleaner capable of suppressing environmental deterioration. [Solution] The device comprises a container body 1 capable of storing water in its lower area, a container lid 2 that is placed over the container body 1 and has an opening 20 formed in the center through which a polisher 90 can be inserted and removed, an injection nozzle section 3 installed inside the container body 1, flow path members 4, 5, 6 for supplying gas to the injection nozzle section 3, and a foot switch 8 for supplying air to the injection nozzle section 3 via the flow path members 4, 5, 6, and is characterized in that the air sprayed from the injection nozzle section 3 is capable of removing buffing powder adhering to a buff pad 91 of a polisher 90 inserted inside the container body 1.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a buff cleaner for removing buff powder adhering to the buff pad of a polisher. [Background technology]

[0002] A power tool called a polisher is used to polish the surface of a car body, remove dirt such as water stains, and smooth the painted surface (surface to be polished) (for example, Patent Document 1 below). A buff pad is attached to the polisher, and the surface to be polished is polished by rotating the buff pad using buff powder (abrasive).

[0003] After using a buff pad, there will be buffing powder on it, which needs to be removed. To do this, air is blown onto the buff pad to blow off the buffing powder. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 7-076266 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, blowing away the buffing powder causes it to scatter around, which can cause a problem of worsening the environment.

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a buff cleaner that can suppress environmental deterioration. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, the buff cleaner according to the present invention is A container body capable of containing a fluid in a lower region; A container lid that is placed on the container body and has an opening in the center through which a polisher can be inserted and removed; A spray nozzle installed inside the container body; a flow path member for feeding liquid to the injection nozzle; and an operating unit that sends air to the injection nozzle through the flow path member, The container is characterized in that the air jetted from the jet nozzle can remove buff powder adhering to the buff pad of a polisher inserted inside the container body.

[0008] The action and effect of the buff cleaner with such a configuration will be described. This buff cleaner allows a polisher to be inserted inside the container body, and with the polisher inserted, air is sprayed toward the buff pad to blow away the buff powder. In other words, since the buff powder is blown away inside the container body, it is possible to prevent the buff powder from scattering outside the container body. As a result, it is possible to provide a buff cleaner that can prevent environmental deterioration.

[0009] In the present invention, it is preferable that the air is injected in a pulsed manner.

[0010] In the present invention, the spray nozzle is a flexible hose, and is provided with a nozzle surrounding member that surrounds the spray nozzle, and it is preferable that the nozzle surrounding member is configured so that its diameter increases toward the tip side.

[0011] In the present invention, it is preferable that an opening edge of the container lid is formed with a folded portion toward the inside of the container.

[0012] The flow path member of the present invention preferably comprises a first flow path member installed inside the container body and a second flow path member installed outside the container body, and a connecting portion connecting the first flow path member and the second flow path member is provided on the container lid.

[0013] It is preferable that the first flow path member of the present invention has a vertical portion connected to the connecting portion and a horizontal portion connected to this vertical portion and the injection nozzle, and that the horizontal portion is configured to be rotatable around a horizontal axis.

[0014] The operating unit according to the present invention is preferably a foot switch. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] Schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of the buff cleaner [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a container; [Diagram 3] Cross-sectional view showing the configuration around the injection nozzle DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0016] A preferred embodiment of the buff cleaner according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of the buff cleaner. Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the container. Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration around the injection nozzle.

[0017] As shown in FIG. 1, a container is provided that is composed of a container body 1 and a container lid 2. The container lid 2 is detachable from the container body 1. The container body 1 and the container lid 2 are both made of resin, but may be made of metal. The container body 1 has a predetermined space inside, and water (liquid) can be stored in the bottom part. Note that a liquid other than water may be used as the liquid.

[0018] The container lid 2 is circular in plan view, with a circular opening 20 formed in the center. The shape of the opening 20 may be other than circular. A polisher 90 with a buff pad 91 attached thereto can be inserted and removed through this opening 20. The polisher 90 has a motor provided therein, and the buff pad 91 is attached to a rotating shaft 92. The buff pad 91 is made of a material such as wool or urethane, and buff powder (abrasive) is used when polishing the surface of an automobile. The polisher 90 and the buff pad 91 are well-known power tools, and details thereof will be omitted.

[0019] The container lid 2 has a folded portion 21 at the edge of the opening 20. The folded portion 21 faces the inside of the container body 1. As shown in Fig. 1, the folded portion 21 has a cross section formed in an arc shape, but is not limited thereto, and may be folded in an elliptical shape, vertically, or in an inclined direction.

[0020] As shown in Fig. 3, the injection nozzle section 3 includes an injection nozzle 30 and a nozzle surrounding member 31. The injection nozzle 30 is formed as a flexible hose. The injection nozzle 30 is not limited to such a member, and other materials may be used. Air is injected from the tip of the injection nozzle 30.

[0021] A first flow path member is provided inside the container body 1 as a flow path member for feeding air to the injection nozzle 30. The first flow path member is composed of a horizontal portion 4 and a vertical portion 5. The first flow path member is composed of a metal pipe, but a resin pipe may also be used. The horizontal portion 4 includes a horizontal pipe 40, and a screw member 41 is provided at the end of the horizontal portion 4. The horizontal portion 4 may be composed of one member, or may be composed of a plurality of members connected together.

[0022] The injection nozzle portion 3 is attached to the end of the horizontal portion 4. The nozzle surrounding member 31 has a female screw portion 32 for screwing into the screw member 41. The nozzle surrounding member 31 is formed so that its diameter increases toward the tip side. In FIG. 3, the diameter increases in a trumpet shape, but it may increase in a truncated cone shape, and is not limited to a specific shape.

[0023] The base of the jet nozzle 30 is fixed to the center of the screw member 41, and the tip side is open so as to be freely movable. The nozzle surrounding member 31 has the function of restricting the movable range of the jet nozzle 30. It can also prevent the flexible jet nozzle 30 from sagging and pointing in a direction unrelated to the buff pad 91.

[0024] The vertical section 5 is composed of a vertical pipe 50. The vertical section 5 may be composed of a single member, like the horizontal section, or may be composed of multiple connected members. The lower end of the vertical section 5 is connected to the horizontal section 4 by a connecting section 42. The connecting section 42 and the horizontal pipe 40 are connected so that the horizontal pipe 40 can rotate around a horizontal axis (arrow A in FIG. 1). This makes it possible to change or finely adjust the direction of air sprayed by the spray nozzle 30. The rotation adjustment of the horizontal pipe 40 is performed manually, but a configuration in which it is performed electrically may also be adopted.

[0025] The upper end of the vertical pipe 50 is connected to the connecting portion 7. The connecting portion 7 is provided on the container lid 2. The second flow path member is provided outside the container body 1. The second flow path member 6 is formed as a flexible hose. The first flow path member and the second flow path member 6 are connected by the connecting portion 7. The hose 6 and the connecting portion 7 can be connected by an appropriate method. For example, the hose 6 can be connected by inserting it into an L-shaped pipe for connection. Note that a member other than the hose 6 may be used as the second flow path member. From the above configuration, the main components are attached to the container lid 2, and it can be said that the main components are a unit configuration integrated with the container lid 2.

[0026] A foot switch 8 is provided as an operating unit at one end of the hose 6. By stepping on this foot switch 8 with a foot, air is supplied and the air is sprayed from the spray nozzle 30. Note that a configuration other than the foot switch 8 may be used as the operating unit. For example, a button-type or handle-type operating unit may be used.

[0027] <Buff cleaner action> Next, a procedure for cleaning the buff pad 91 using the buff cleaner according to the present invention will be described. As shown in Fig. 1, the polisher 90 with the buff pad 91 attached is inserted into the inside of the container body 1 through the opening 20. The polisher 90 is driven to rotate the buff pad 91. Meanwhile, the foot switch 8 is operated to inject air from the injection nozzle 30. In this case, it is preferable that the injected air be injected in a pulsed manner.

[0028] 3, since the injection nozzle 30 is flexible, it is not held in a fixed state, but rather jets out air while rotating as if swinging around its base (arrow C). This allows air to be sprayed evenly over the surface of the buff pad 91, rather than jetting air to the same spot on the buff pad 91. The injection nozzle 30 rotates while swinging at its tip, but since the nozzle surrounding member 31 is provided, it is possible to prevent air from being jetted out of the area outside the surface of the buff pad 91.

[0029] By blowing air onto the surface of the buff pad 91, the buff powder is removed from the buff pad 91, and the buff powder that falls falls into the water contained in the container body 1 (arrow B in FIG. 1). This prevents the buff powder from flying up. In addition, the container lid 2 is provided with a folded portion 21, which prevents the flying buff powder from flying out of the container, and causes it to fall down toward the water. This makes it possible to more effectively prevent the buff powder from flying out of the container. This makes it possible to prevent the working environment from deteriorating.

[0030] <Another embodiment> In this embodiment, the opening 20 is located in the center of the container lid 2, but it does not have to be exactly in the center, and it may be located slightly off-center, and this is also within the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0031] 1 Container body 2 Container lid 20 Opening 21 Folding part 3. Injection nozzle 30 Injection nozzle 31 Nozzle surrounding member 4 horizontal part 40 Horizontal Pipe 5 Vertical section 50 Vertical Pipe 6 Second flow path member (hose) 7 Connecting part 8 Foot Switch 90 Polisher 91 Buffing Pad

Claims

1. A container body capable of containing liquid in a lower region; A container lid that is placed on the container body and has an opening in the center through which a polisher can be inserted and removed; A spray nozzle installed inside the container body; a flow path member for feeding gas to the injection nozzle; and an operating unit that sends air to the injection nozzle through the flow path member, The buff cleaner is characterized in that it is configured so that buff powder adhering to the buff pad of a polisher inserted inside the container body can be removed by air jetted from the jet nozzle.

2. 2. The buff cleaner according to claim 1, wherein the air is jetted in a pulsed manner.

3. 3. The buff cleaner according to claim 1, wherein the spray nozzle is a flexible hose, and a nozzle surrounding member is provided which surrounds the spray nozzle, and the nozzle surrounding member is configured so that its diameter increases toward the tip side.

4. 3. The buff cleaner according to claim 1, wherein an opening edge of the container lid is formed with a folded portion toward the inside of the container.

5. The buff cleaner according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the flow path member comprises a first flow path member installed inside the container body and a second flow path member installed outside the container body, and a connecting portion connecting the first flow path member and the second flow path member is provided on the container lid.

6. The buff cleaner according to claim 5, characterized in that the first flow path member has a vertical portion connected to the connecting portion and a horizontal portion connected to the vertical portion and the spray nozzle, and the horizontal portion is configured to be rotatable around a horizontal axis.

7. 3. The buff cleaner according to claim 1, wherein the operation unit is a foot switch.

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