Foaming implement

Abstract

To provide a foaming implement 10 making it possible to effectively use solid soap and liquid soap separately and making it possible to easily and efficiently foam.SOLUTION: A foaming implement 10 includes a foaming sponge body 2 and a foaming net body 3 fitted to the foaming sponge body 2. Also, the foaming sponge body 2 is bag-like forming a housing space S housing soap 9 and may have an opening 221 through which the soap 9 be put in and out of the housing space S. Moreover, the foaming net body 3 may be housed in the housing space S through the opening 221.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention mainly relates to a foaming tool used for foaming soap when washing the face.

Background Art

[0002] When washing the face, it is important to thoroughly foam a facial cleanser such as solid soap or liquid soap and wash with plenty of foam. When washing the face in a well-foamed state, the friction on the skin is reduced, and sebum dirt is also easily removed. On the other hand, when the foaming is less, friction is likely to occur, and the force to adsorb dirt is also weakened. For this reason, various foaming tools for foaming facial cleansers have been proposed (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 to 3, etc.).

[0003] The foaming tool described in Patent Document 1 forms an annular body in which 600 to 1200 nylon threads having a diameter of 0.08 to 0.3 mm are bundled, and both diametrically opposed portions on both sides are directly or indirectly fixed to the knob via other thread bundles so that they can be grasped with both hands, and the threads at the fixed interval portions are curled. According to the foaming tool described in Patent Document 1, since both ends in the diameter direction of the loop-shaped thread bundle can be held with both hands, the thread bundle with soap can be rubbed against each other by rubbing with both hands. Therefore, the foaming operation is easy, and a large amount of foam can be obtained reliably and quickly.

[0004] Also, the foaming tool described in Patent Document 2 is an integrated product in which a solid soap is placed in a bag with a double or triple net. According to the foaming tool described in Patent Document 2, since the soap in the net bag (the net bag containing the soap) can be foamed with one hand, the other hand can be used freely.

[0005] Furthermore, the foaming tool described in Patent Document 3 is a tool that puts a facial cleanser and water in a container, kneads a sponge from above the container to take in air necessary for foaming into the container, and foams. According to the foaming tool described in Patent Document 3, if the container is tilted and the lower part of the container is crushed with fingers, the foam can be taken out collectively from the opening of the container without the foam scattering in all directions.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] Here, although the required performance for foaming is different between solid soap and liquid soap, the foaming tools described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 do not take this into consideration. For this reason, it is difficult to effectively distinguish between solid soap and liquid soap. Further, with the foaming tool described in Patent Document 3, solid soap cannot be used, and a structure such as a container is required.

[0008] In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a foaming tool that enables effective differentiation between solid soap and liquid soap and can foam easily and efficiently.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0009] The foaming tool of the present invention for solving the above object includes a foaming sponge body and a foaming net body attached to the foaming sponge body, and is characterized by this.

[0010] Here, the foaming sponge body may be entirely composed of a polyurethane foam with open cells, or may be composed of a combination of a polyurethane foam with open cells and a tricot fabric. For example, if a mode of using a tricot fabric as a part of the material is adopted, it becomes easy to apply a design to the tricot fabric by screen printing or the like. Further, the combination with the polyurethane foam with open cells is not limited to a tricot fabric (knitted fabric), and a woven fabric or a non-woven fabric is also possible.

[0011] According to the foaming tool of the present invention, for example, in the case of solid soap, foaming is carried out using the foaming sponge body, and in the case of liquid soap, foaming is carried out using the foaming net body. Thus, an effective proper use of solid soap and liquid soap can be easily carried out. Further, a usage method such as carrying out more effectively fine foaming using both the foaming sponge body and the foaming net body is also possible.

[0012] Further, in the foaming tool of the present invention, the foaming sponge body may be in a bag shape that forms a storage space for storing soap and may have an opening for taking soap in and out of the storage space.

[0013] If this mode is adopted, even a small piece of soap can be used up to the end by being stored in the storage space and used.

[0014] Furthermore, in the foaming tool of the present invention, it is preferable that the foaming net body can be stored in the storage space from the opening.

[0015] If this mode is adopted, with the soap stored in the storage space, the foaming net body can also be stored in the storage space from the opening, and it becomes possible to foam the soap more efficiently by both the foaming sponge body and the foaming net body.

[0016] Furthermore, in the foaming tool of the present invention, the foaming net body Align both ends of the cylindrical net and fold it back to form a net part with a cylindrical double structure, and It has loop-shaped string parts attached to both end sides of the net part. The string part side of the foaming net body may be inserted into the accommodation space from the opening of the foaming sponge body, the string part may protrude from the upper end part of the foaming sponge body, and the net part may be attached to the foaming sponge body in a state of hanging downward from the opening.

[0017] Here, the net part may be made of polyethylene or polyester, or may be made of natural materials such as polylactic acid derived from corn, silk, or sisal hemp.

[0018] If this mode is adopted, it is also possible to insert soap inside the net part formed in a cylindrical double structure and generate foam. In addition, if an animal or a character's face is printed on the foaming sponge body and the string part is hung on a hook or the like, the hanging net part creates an impression like a piece of clothing or a dress, and the design can be significantly improved.

[0019] Furthermore, in the foaming tool of the present invention, the foaming net body may be detachable from the foaming sponge body.

[0020] If this mode is adopted, as described above, in addition to the usage method of generating foam using both the foaming sponge body and the foaming net body, it is also possible to generate foam of soap using either one in a state where the foaming net body is removed from the foaming sponge body. Also, in a state where the foaming sponge body and the foaming net body are separated, each can be washed.

Effect of the Invention

[0021] According to the foaming tool of the present invention, it is possible to effectively distinguish between the use of solid soap and liquid soap, and it is possible to provide a foaming tool that can generate foam easily and efficiently.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0023] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The foaming tool of the present invention can be suitably used mainly for foaming soap when washing the face, but can also be used for foaming soap, body soap, etc. when washing the body, etc.

[0024] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the foaming tool 10 showing an embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front side, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the foaming tool 10 shown in FIG. 1 disassembled. FIG. 3 is a front view of the foaming tool 10 shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 is a rear view of the foaming tool 10 shown in FIG. 1. Further, FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of the foaming tool 10 shown in FIG. 3. Note that FIGS. 1 to 5 show the foaming tool 10 in a state where the soap 9 is accommodated.

[0025] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the foaming tool 10 includes a foaming sponge body 2 and a foaming net body 3 attached to the foaming sponge body 2. The foaming sponge body 2 of the present embodiment is composed of a front surface portion 21 disposed on the front side and a back surface portion 22 disposed on the back side. These front surface portion 21 and back surface portion 22 are formed in the same shape (for example, the shape of a character, etc.), and the outer peripheral portions are sewn to form a bag shape. Thereby, an accommodation space S (see FIG. 5) is formed inside the foaming sponge body 2, and the soap 9 is accommodated in this accommodation space S. In the figure, the sewn portion is shown as a broken line sewn portion ST.

[0026] The front surface portion 21 of the present embodiment uses tricot fabric as a material, and adopts a mode in which the face of a character or the like can be printed by screen printing or the like. The back surface portion 22 of the present embodiment is composed of a continuous bubble polyurethane foam, and as shown in FIGS. 2, 4, and 5, slit-shaped openings 221 are formed. The soap 9 can be taken in and out of the accommodation space S through this opening 221.

[0027] The foaming sponge body 2 may be entirely composed of a continuous bubble polyurethane foam, or at least a part thereof may be in the form of a sponge (a sponge-like rubber or synthetic resin product). Further, for example, the back surface portion 22 may be composed of a continuous bubble polyurethane foam, and the front surface portion 21 may use a material of a so-called face washing sponge (konjac sponge type, puff type, cross type, etc.) that can directly wipe the face.

[0028] The foaming net body 3 of the present embodiment has a net portion 31 and a loop-shaped string portion 32. The net portion 31 is formed by folding back the respective ends of a cylindrical net made of polyethylene or polyester in a state where the ends are aligned, and is formed into a cylindrical double structure (double cylindrical shape). Hereinafter, the portion where the respective ends are aligned in the net portion 31 (the upper end portion in FIG. 2) will be referred to as both end portions 311, and the folded-back portion (the lower end portion in FIG. 2) will be referred to as a folded-back portion 312 for explanation. That is, the folded-back portion 312 is in a state of being open downward.

[0029] Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, etc., further, with the longitudinal direction as a fold, it is folded into three folds, and as shown as the sewing portion ST in FIGS. 4 and 5, both end portions 311 sides are sewn together with the string portion 32.

[0030] The foaming net body 3 configured in this way has the string portion 32 side inserted into the accommodation space S from the opening 221 of the foaming sponge body 2, and with the string portion 32 protruding from the upper end portion of the foaming sponge body 2, it is sewn together with the front surface portion 21 and the back surface portion 22 of the foaming sponge body 2. As a result, the net portion 31 is attached to the foaming sponge body 2 in a state of hanging down from the opening 221 to the outside. Here, if a design such as the face of an animal or a character is applied to the front surface portion 21 of the foaming sponge body 2, the hanging net portion 31 can create an impression like that of a dress or a gown, and the design property can be significantly improved.

[0031] When using the foaming tool 10 of the present embodiment, soap 9 is accommodated in the accommodation space S of the foaming sponge body 2 from the opening 221, and with the foaming sponge body 2 and the soap 9 wetted with water or warm water, the foaming sponge body 2 and the soap 9 are rubbed against each other to generate foam. Then, by kneading the foaming sponge body 2, foam can be generated.

[0032] Further, the net portion 31 is inserted into the accommodation space S of the foaming sponge body 2 that houses the soap 9 from the opening 221, and the soap 9 is rubbed against both the foaming sponge body 2 and the net portion 31 to generate foam, and then, both the foaming sponge body 2 and the net portion 31 may be kneaded using both. By doing so, the functions of the back surface portion 22 (polyurethane foam) of the foaming sponge body 2 in particular and the function of the net portion 31 (foaming net) can be simultaneously generated, and finer and more elastic foam can be generated.

[0033] Furthermore, the soap 9 can be inserted from the folded-back portion 312 side of the net portion 31 formed in a double structure, and foaming can be performed by the net portion 31. In the case of liquid soap, foaming can be efficiently performed by applying the liquid soap to the wet net portion 31 and kneading it.

[0034] After removing and cleaning the soap 9 from the used foaming tool 10, the string portion can be hooked on an appropriate hook or the like, such as a washbasin, and hung so that the front face portion 21 side is visible. By doing so, the above-described design effect can also be fully exhibited. In addition, when used for face washing during bathing or for foaming soap, body soap, etc. during body washing, etc., it can be hung on a hook or the like provided in the bathroom.

[0035] Next, another embodiment of the foaming tool 10 of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 will be described. In the other embodiments described below, the description will be centered on the differences from the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 5. For components having the same name as the components in the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the reference numerals used so far will be attached for explanation, and duplicate explanations may be omitted.

[0036] FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the foaming tool 11 of the second embodiment.

[0037] As shown in FIG. 6, in the foaming tool 11 of this embodiment, the foaming net body 3 is detachable from the foaming sponge body 2. Specifically, by inserting the string portion 32 side of the foaming net body 3 from the opening 221 (see FIGS. 4 and 5) of the foaming sponge body 2 and protruding the string portion 32 from the insertion hole 2a formed in the upper end portion of the foaming sponge body 2, the foaming net body 3 can be attached to the foaming sponge body 2.

[0038] According to the foaming tool 11 of the present embodiment, in a state where the foaming net body 3 is attached to the foaming sponge body 2, it can be used in the same way as the foaming tool 10 shown in FIGS. 1 to 5. In addition, in a state where the foaming net body 3 is removed from the foaming sponge body 2, it is also possible to foam the soap 9 using either one. Further, by removing the foaming net body 3 from the foaming sponge body 2, each can be easily washed, and it is also possible to store them separately.

[0039] The mode of attaching the foaming net body 3 to the foaming sponge body 2 is not limited to the above-described embodiment. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a foaming tool 12 of the third embodiment in which the mode of attaching the foaming net body 3 to the foaming sponge body 2 is different.

[0040] As shown in FIG. 7, the foaming tool 12 of the present embodiment omits the string portion 32, and attaches the both end portions 311 of the net portion 31 to the foaming sponge body 2 by sewing in a state of being inserted from the opening 221 of the foaming sponge body 2. As shown in FIG. 7, an attachment hole 2b may be formed in the upper end portion of the foaming sponge body 2, and a string or the like for hanging may be attached to the attachment hole 2b.

[0041] Subsequently, a test conducted to demonstrate the effects of the foaming tool 10 of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 will be described.

[0042] In this test, as the soap 9, a product named "Aobox" manufactured by Milk Soap Kyodo Co., Ltd. was used, and foaming was carried out in three methods shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, and the way the foam rose was compared. Specifically, in each of the three methods, after flowing the foaming tool 10 and the soap 9 with water, they were rubbed against each other 10 times, and then kneaded 10 times.

[0043] FIG. 8 is a view showing the state of Test 1 carried out with the soap 9 accommodated in the foaming sponge body 2.

[0044] As shown in Fig. 8(a), in Test 1, with the foaming sponge body 2 containing soap, as shown in Fig. 8(b), the soap was rubbed with the foaming sponge body 2 to carry out foaming. Next, as shown in Fig. 8(c), the foaming sponge body 2 was kneaded.

[0045] Regarding the evaluation of Test 1, it is considered that the cells of the urethane foam on the back surface portion 22 contain air in the surfactant of the soap and play a role in extruding it. As a result, the soap was scraped on the surface of the back surface portion 22 (urethane foam), and air was quickly sent in, and foaming could be carried out as shown in Fig. 8(c).

[0046] Fig. 9 is a diagram showing the state of Test 2 carried out by inserting soap 9 into the foaming net body 3.

[0047] As shown in Fig. 9(a), in Test 2, soap 9 was inserted into the foaming net body 3, and as shown in Fig. 9(b), the soap 9 was rubbed with the foaming net body 3 to carry out foaming. Next, as shown in Fig. 9(c), the foaming net body 3 was kneaded.

[0048] Regarding the evaluation of Test 2, in the case of the net portion 31, it is assumed that the speed of scraping the soap by the net is fast and the force is strong, and air can be contained in the gaps of the net (mesh) structure. As it was kneaded, the foaming effect became higher.

[0049] Fig. 10 is a diagram showing the state of Test 3 carried out with the foaming sponge body 2 containing soap 9 and the foaming net body 3.

[0050] As shown in Fig. 10(a), in Test 3, with the foaming sponge body 2 containing soap 9 and the foaming net body 3, as shown in Fig. 10(b), the soap was rubbed with both the foaming sponge body 2 and the foaming net body 3 to carry out foaming. Next, as shown in Fig. 10(c), the foaming sponge body 2 was kneaded together with the foaming net body 3.

[0051] As the evaluation of Test 3, as shown in Fig. 10(c), the foaming tool 10 foamed so much that it became invisible, and the foaming was significantly better than that in Test 1 and Test 2. Also, the foam retention was significantly improved. The reason is presumably that the function of the back surface part 22 (urethane foam) of the foaming sponge body 2 and the function of the net part 31 (mesh) of the foaming net body 3 occur simultaneously. Specifically, it is considered that in addition to the height of soap shaving of the net (mesh) and the good foaming due to kneading, the cell function of the back surface part 22 (urethane foam) can have good foaming and foam retention as well as speed. Further, since the foaming net body 3 (mesh) is accommodated in the foaming sponge body 2 (urethane foam), the area that can contain air for the surfactant to function increases, and it is assumed that the foaming function becomes even higher.

[0052] According to the foaming tools 10 to 12 described above, it is possible to effectively distinguish between solid soap and liquid soap, and to foam easily and efficiently.

[0053] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope described in the claims. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the soap 9 is accommodated in the foaming sponge body 2 has been described as an example, but it may be a mode in which the soap 9 is not accommodated and the soap 9 is rubbed on the surface of the foaming sponge body 2. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the slit-shaped opening 221 is adopted, but the form of the opening 221 is not particularly limited as long as the soap 9 can be taken in and out. Also, a surface fastener, a button, or the like for closing the opening 221 may be provided. Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the mode of distinguishing between the front side and the back side has been used for explanation, but the foaming sponge body 2 can be configured, for example, in a spherical shape, an oblong spherical shape, or the like, and a mode without distinguishing directions such as the front side and the back side can also be adopted.

[0054] Note that even the constituent elements included only in the description of each of the above-described embodiments may be applied to other embodiments.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0055] 10 - 12 bubble stand 2 - bubble sponge body 21 front face 22 back face 221 opening 3 - bubble net body 31 net part 311 both ends 312 folded part 32 string part S - storage space ST - sewing location

Claims

1. A foaming sponge body, and a foaming net body attached to the foaming sponge body, characterized in that the foaming tool comprises the same.

2. The foaming sponge body is in the form of a bag that forms a storage space for accommodating soap, and has an opening for inserting and removing soap into and out of the storage space, characterized in that the foaming tool according to Claim 1.

3. The foaming net body can be inserted into the storage space from the opening, characterized in that the foaming tool according to Claim 2.

4. The foaming net body, a net part formed in a cylindrical double structure by aligning and folding both ends of a cylindrical net, and loop-shaped string parts attached to both ends of the net part, wherein the string part side of the foaming net body is inserted into the storage space from the opening of the foaming sponge body, the string part is protruded from the upper end part of the foaming sponge body, and the net part is attached to the foaming sponge body in a state of hanging down from the opening to the outside, characterized in that the foaming tool according to Claim 2 or 3.

5. The foaming net body is detachable from the foaming sponge body, characterized in that the foaming tool according to Claim 1 or 2.

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