Pill remover

Abstract

To provide a pill remover that has small size and excellent designability and can prevent pill dust from leaking out.SOLUTION: A pill remover 1 has a body part 2 having an electric motor 3, an inner blade part 5, a partition part 7, and a housing part 2a, and an outer blade part 6 to be fitted to the body part 2 so as to sandwich the partition part 7. The pill remover 1 is constituted so that a blade plate 5d of the inner blade part 5 revolves around an axis line P1 and a blade edge 5b contacts and slides on an outer blade 6a, which causes a pill 20 to be clipped, and the clipped pill 20 passes through the partition part 7 and is stored in the housing part 2a. The partition part 7 has an inclined part 8 that inclines in the same direction as a revolving direction of the blade tip 5b and inclines in a direction away from the blade plate 5d.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a lint remover. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Lint removers that cut lint are known in the art (Patent Document 1: JP 2015-224396 A, Patent Document 2: JP 2016-148120 A). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-224396 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-148120 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The known lint remover has a structure in which lint is sent out laterally from a rotating blade and collected in a storage compartment attached to the main body. This limits the design and makes it difficult to make it compact. Furthermore, the storage compartment has multiple air vents. This creates a problem in that when air is exhausted from the inside to the outside, lint smaller than the air vents leaks out. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and has an object to provide a lint ball catcher that is small, has an excellent design, and is configured to prevent leakage of hair and dust.

[0006] In one embodiment, the above problem is solved by the solution disclosed below.

[0007] The lint remover of the present invention comprises a main body having an electric motor, an inner blade, a partition, and a storage section, and an outer cutter attached to the main body across the partition, wherein the inner cutter has an inner cutter with multiple cutting edges formed in the circumferential direction and a blade section with multiple blades formed in the circumferential direction and to which the inner cutter is attached, and the outer cutter has an outer cutter with multiple through holes formed and a support section to which the outer cutter is attached, and the blades rotate around the axis and the cutting edges slide against the outer cutter to cut lint, and the cut lint passes through the partition and is stored in the storage section, and the partition has an inclined section that is inclined in the same direction as the circumferential direction of the cutting edges and is inclined away from the blades.

[0008] With this configuration, the partition can guide and store the hairballs in the storage compartment provided inside the main body, making it possible to create a compact and stylish configuration. Furthermore, the partition can prevent hair dust from leaking out of the storage compartment. With this configuration, there is no need to provide a vent in the storage compartment, so hair dust can be prevented from leaking out.

[0009] For example, the partition has a cylindrical portion that is inserted along the inner wall of the main body, and a plurality of latching portions that protrude from the cylindrical portion and latch onto stepped portions of the main body, and the inclined portions extend inward from the cylindrical portion. This configuration allows the partition to be easily detached from the main body, making it easy to remove and discard the lint stored in the container.

[0010] For example, the partition has a flat portion spaced apart from the vane, and the flat portion and the inclined portion are formed continuously in the circumferential direction. With this configuration, even if the gradient of the inclined portion is increased, the height of the main body can be easily reduced while maintaining the distance from the vane.

[0011] For example, the partition has a pair of spirally shaped inclined portions at positions rotationally symmetrical with respect to the axis. With this configuration, hairballs can be efficiently guided in accordance with the rotation of the inner blade.

[0012] For example, the bottom of the main body is a power supply section, and the power switch is located on the power supply section, and the power switch is hidden when the main body is placed facing up. This configuration makes it easy to make the main body shape easy to grip with your fingers. Furthermore, it prevents malfunctions when the main body is placed. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] According to the present invention, a lint ball catcher can be realized that is small, has an excellent design, and is configured to prevent leakage of hair dust. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of a lint ball remover according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Fig. 2A is a schematic plan view of the lint remover shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 2B is a schematic front view of the lint remover shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 2C is a schematic bottom view of the lint remover shown in Fig. 1. [Figure 3] Fig. 3A is a schematic plan view showing the lint remover shown in Fig. 1 with the outer cutter removed. Fig. 3B is a schematic plan view showing the lint remover shown in Fig. 1 with the outer cutter and inner cutter removed. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view showing a state in which a cap is attached to the lint remover shown in FIG. [Figure 5] Fig. 5A is a schematic vertical cross-sectional view of the first example of the lint ball remover when viewed from the right lateral direction, and Fig. 5B is a schematic vertical cross-sectional view of the first example of the lint ball remover when viewed from the front direction. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view showing a first example of a partition section according to this embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a schematic development view of a partition section and peripheral components of a first example according to this embodiment. [Figure 8] Fig. 8A is a schematic perspective view showing a partition section of a second example according to this embodiment, and Fig. 8B is a schematic vertical cross-sectional view showing the second example of the lint ball catcher of this embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The lint remover 1 of this embodiment comprises a main body 2 and an outer cutter 6. The main body 2 has a power supply 4, an electric motor 3, an inner cutter 5, a partition 7, and a storage section 2a. The main body 2 has a cylindrical or straight shape that is easy for the user to grip. The outer cutter 6 is attached by screwing to the main body 2. Here, to make it easier to explain the positional relationship of each part of the lint remover 1, the directions are indicated by arrows X, Y, and Z in the drawings. When using the lint remover 1, these directions are not limited, and it can be used in any direction without any problems. In all drawings used to explain the embodiment, parts having the same function are designated by the same reference numerals, and repeated explanations may be omitted.

[0016] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, for example, the bottom of main body 2 serves as power supply unit 4. Power supply unit 4 has a battery 4a capable of supplying DC power to electric motor 3 and a circuit board 9, with USB Type-C power supply socket 4b and power switch 4c mounted on circuit board 9. Power supply socket 4b and power switch 4c are housed in recesses formed in the bottom of main body 2, and lint remover 1 can be placed facing upward.

[0017] The outer cutter section 6 has an outer cutter 6a with multiple through holes 6b through which lint balls 20 can pass, and a support section 6d to which the outer cutter 6a is attached. As an example, the inner cutter section 5 has an inner cutter 5a with three cutting edges 5b formed at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction, and a blade section 5c with three blade plates 5d formed at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction and to which the inner cutter 5a is attached. The blade section 5c has a support section 5e formed on the vertical axis P1. Publicly known technology can be applied to the outer cutter section 6 and the inner cutter section 5.

[0018] The electric motor 3 is attached to a motor mounting portion 3b formed on the main body 2 and fixed with a screw 3d. The drive shaft 3a of the electric motor 3 is fitted into the receiving portion 5e of the blade portion 5c. The outer cutter section 6 is attached to the main body 2 with a partition portion 7 sandwiched therebetween.

[0019] When the power switch 4c is turned on, the electric motor 3 is energized, causing the blades 5d to rotate around the axis P1 and the cutting edge 5b of the inner blade 5a to come into sliding contact with the inner sliding surface of the outer blade 6a. As the inner blade 5a comes into sliding contact with the outer blade 6a, lint balls 20 are cut from clothes, etc., and the cut lint balls 20 pass through the partition 7 and are stored in the storage section 2a.

[0020] 4 is a schematic perspective view showing a state in which a cylindrical cap 11 is attached to the lint remover 1. The cap 11 protects the outer cutter 6 and prevents foreign matter from entering from the outside.

[0021] First, a first example according to this embodiment will be described.

[0022] [Example 1] The partition 7 of the first example has a cylindrical portion 7a that is inserted along the inner wall 2c of the main body 2, and a pair of locking portions 7b that protrude from the cylindrical portion 7a and lock onto the stepped portion 2f of the main body 2. The inclined portion 8 extends inward from the cylindrical portion 7a. The partition 7 also has a flat portion 7c at a position spaced apart from the blade 5d. As an example, the tip surface of the blade 5d and the flat portion 7c are parallel. The partition 7 has the flat portion 7c and the inclined portion 8 formed continuously in the circumferential direction. As an example, the partition 7 is made of polyacetal, polyamide, polyethylene, polystyrene, polycarbonate, or other known plastic resin.

[0023] As an example, the partition 7 has a pair of recesses 7d where the side surface of the cylindrical portion 7a is partially recessed. The main body 2 has a pair of protrusions 2d where the inner wall 2c partially protrudes. The protrusions 2d correspond to the recesses 7d, and act as a stopper when the partition 7 is inserted along the inner wall 2c of the main body 2.

[0024] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the partition 7 has a rotationally symmetric shape with respect to the axis P1. The electric motor 3 has a drive shaft 3a that rotates counterclockwise. The cutting edge 5b revolves in the rotational direction C1 indicated by the arrow. The partition 7 has an inclined portion 8 that is inclined in the same direction as the rotational direction C1 of the cutting edge 5b and inclined in a direction away from the blade plate 5d. As an example, the partition 7 has a pair of spiral-shaped inclined portions 8 at rotationally symmetric positions with respect to the axis P1.

[0025] According to the first example of the partition 7, the lint balls can be guided and stored in the storage section 2a arranged on the axis P1, which makes it possible to achieve a compact and stylish design and prevent leakage of lint. Furthermore, by reducing the size of the partition 7, the size of the storage section 2a can be increased.

[0026] Next, a second example according to this embodiment will be described.

[0027] [Example 2] As shown in Fig. 8A, the partition 17 has a rotationally symmetric shape with respect to the axis P1. In addition to the components of the first example, the partition 17 of the second example has a body 18 fixed to the flat portion 7c and the inclined portion 8, and a return portion 19 fixed to the bottom of the body 18. The body 18 slides along the outer periphery of the motor mounting portion 3b. The return portion 19 slides along the inner wall 2c of the main body 2 (see Fig. 8B).

[0028] According to the second example of the partition 17, the lint ball can be guided and stored in the storage section 2a arranged on the axis P1, which makes it possible to achieve a compact and stylish design and prevent leakage of lint. In addition, by sliding and pulling out the partition 17 from the main body 2, the lint ball 20 can be pushed out by the return section 19 and easily disposed of.

[0029] In the above-described embodiment, the inner blade portion 5 is an example in which a known technology is applied, but the present invention is not limited to this example. The angle of the blades 5d may be changed to more actively send the lint balls 20 into the inclined portion 8. For example, the angle of the blades 5d may be adjusted so that it is perpendicular to the inclination angle of the inclined portion 8. The specifications of the above-described lint ball remover 1 may be modified as appropriate to suit the specifications, etc. The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0030] 1. Lint remover 2 main body, 2a storage section, 2b cover, 2c inner wall, 2d convex section, 2f step section 3 electric motor, 3a drive shaft, 3b motor mounting portion, 3c flange portion, 3d screw 4 Power supply unit, 4a Battery, 4b Power socket, 4c Power switch 5 inner blade portion, 5a inner blade, 5b cutting edge, 5c blade portion, 5d blade plate, 5e receiving portion 6 Outer blade, 6a Outer blade, 6b Through hole, 6d Support part 7 partition portion, 7a cylindrical portion, 7b locking portion, 7c flat portion, 7d recessed portion 8 Slope 9 Circuit Board 11 Cap 20 Furball C1 Circulation direction P1 axis

Claims

1. The shaver comprises a main body having an electric motor, an inner blade, a partition, and a storage section, and an outer blade attached to the main body across the partition, the inner blade having an inner blade with multiple cutting edges formed in the circumferential direction, and a blade section having multiple blades formed in the circumferential direction and to which the inner blade is attached, the outer cutter having an outer blade with multiple through holes formed therein, and a support section to which the outer cutter is attached, the blades revolving around the axis and the cutting edges coming into sliding contact with the outer cutter to cut lint, the cut lint passing through the partition and being stored in the storage section, The partition portion has an inclined portion inclined in the same direction as the circumferential direction of the cutting edge and inclined in a direction away from the blade plate. A lint ball remover characterized by the following.

2. The partition portion has a cylindrical portion inserted along the inner wall of the main body and a plurality of locking portions protruding from the cylindrical portion and locking to stepped portions of the main body, and the inclined portion extends inward from the cylindrical portion. The lint remover according to claim 1 .

3. The partition portion has a flat portion at a position spaced apart from the vane plate, and the flat portion and the inclined portion are formed continuously in the circumferential direction. The lint remover according to claim 2,

4. The partition portion has a pair of the inclined portions in a spiral shape at positions rotationally symmetrical with respect to the axis. The lint remover according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that:

5. The bottom of the main body is a power supply section, and a power switch is located on the power supply section, and the power switch is hidden when the main body is placed facing up. The lint remover according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that:

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