Flexible gap cleaning rod

The foldable rod-shaped cleaning tool with a detachable wiper attachment point addresses the limitations of existing cleaning rods by allowing use with any wipe size or type and enabling access to angled gaps, resulting in a more convenient and effective cleaning solution.

JP2025058791APending Publication Date: 2025-04-09冈本 佳奈子
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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2023178508
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-09-27
Publication Date
2025-04-09

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Technical Problem

Existing cleaning rods are limited in their ability to accommodate various wipe sizes and types, and they cannot effectively clean angled gaps, making them inconvenient for thorough cleaning.

Method used

A foldable rod-shaped shaft with a handle and a detachable wiper attachment point, allowing any type of wipe to be used and enabling the shaft to be bent for access into angled gaps.

Benefits of technology

Enables easy attachment and use of various wipe materials, reduces costs and hassle, and allows for cleaning of angled gaps, making the cleaning process more convenient and hygienic.

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Abstract

To provide a highly convenient cleaning tool to which any wiping material including disposable wiping materials can be attached and that can be used in angled gaps that are difficult to reach.SOLUTION: A flexible gap cleaning rod is used by extending a deformable rod-like shaft 2 from a handle 1, and attaching a wiping material to a tip 3. Any type of wiping material can be used. When the shaft 2 is bent and deformed, it can be inserted into any angled gap for use.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to wiping and cleaning narrow spaces that are difficult to reach, such as between a wall and furniture or on the back of furniture. [Background technology]

[0002] The applicant has proposed a rod-shaped cleaning tool for removing dirt from narrow gaps in walls, furniture, etc., called a gap cleaning stick (Patent Document 1). The tip of the blowing material is inserted into the hole in the main body, and a thin cloth is wrapped around it.

[0003] A similar cleaning tool is disclosed in Non-Patent Document 1, which has an adsorbent material attached to the end of a stick. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2005-279214 [Non-patent literature]

[0005] [Non-Patent Document 1] Wataru, "Discovering a magical cleaning stick that removes all the dust from gaps!", [online], October 15, 2015, Kakaku.com Magazine, [Searched September 18, 2023], Internet<URL:https: / / kakakumag.com / houseware / ?id=8424> Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] Each of the above cleaning rods can wipe away dirt from the gap in front of you. However, the cleaning rod in Patent Document 1 can only be used with a wiping material that is large enough to fit into the hole in the main body, which requires the trouble of wrapping the wiping material around and around many times. The wiping material in Non-Patent Document 1 cannot be cleaned. In addition, there are no cleaning rods, including those mentioned above, that can be inserted into gaps at an angle.

[0007] The present invention is not limited to the type or size of the wiping material, and can be used with any wiping material, and can also be used in angled gaps that cannot be reached with a straight cleaning stick. The object of the present invention is to provide a highly convenient cleaning product. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] A bendable rod-shaped shaft 2 extends from the handle 1, and a wiping material is attached to the tip 3. Any type of wiping material can be used, from disposable wet tissues to cloths.

[0009] The shaft 2 can be bent, so it can also be used in gaps with angles. Effect of the Invention

[0010] Any type of wipe can be easily attached and used, reducing costs and labor and enabling hygienic cleaning. In addition, by bending the shaft, it can be used in gaps with angles, making it possible to clean gaps that were normally inaccessible, increasing the convenience of cleaning. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is an overall view of a cleaning stick according to the present invention; [Diagram 2] 13 is an explanation of an example of change in shape of the shaft portion of the cleaning rod. [Diagram 3] This explains examples of materials and formation of the shaft part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0012] A bendable rod-like shaft 2 extends from the handle 1. 3 is the part where the wiper can be attached and detached. The material of the shaft's visible range 4 must be deformable, and can be any material, such as plastic or metal. Figure 3 shows an example of the shaft, which is made of metal wire woven into a rope. [Explanation of symbols]

[0013] 1 Handle 2 shaft part 3. Part for attaching and detaching the wipe 4-Axis View Range

Claims

[Claim 1] This cleaning rod has a deformable shaft and various cleaning materials can be attached to the tip for easy cleaning.

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