Glove attachment / detachment device

Abstract

To provide a glove attachment / detachment device that allows for easy attachment and detachment of gloves with a simple configuration. [Solution] The glove attachment / detachment device 1 comprises a first insertion opening 20, a second insertion opening 30, an attachment unit 2 for attaching a glove to a hand inserted through the first insertion opening 20, and a removal unit 3 for removing a glove from a gloved hand inserted through the second insertion opening 30. The attachment unit 2 is configured to pick up one glove from a group of gloves, move the picked-up glove to an attachment position near the first insertion opening 20 while facing the opening of the glove with the first insertion opening 20, and expand the opening of the glove to inflate the internal space of the glove. The removal unit 3 is configured to rotate a pair of rollers that rotate in opposite directions with a predetermined gap between them, and to remove a glove inserted between the pair of rollers from the second insertion opening 30 by advancing it inward from the second insertion opening based on the rotation of the pair of rollers.

Description

Technical Field

[0007]

[0001] The present invention relates to a glove attaching / detaching device for attaching and detaching gloves.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, in the food industry such as food factories and restaurant kitchens, gloves are worn from a hygienic perspective to handle raw ingredients and cooked foods.

[0003] In this regard, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a glove wearing device that can be worn without touching the outer surface of the glove by hand when wearing the glove.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

[0008] According to the present invention, a glove attachment and detachment device can be provided that allows for easy attachment and detachment of gloves with a simple configuration. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] These are external perspective views and perspective views of a glove attachment / detachment device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] (A) is an external perspective view and a perspective view of the glove attachment portion of a glove attachment device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and (B) is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in Figure 2(A). [Figure 3] (A), (B), and (C) are diagrams showing the movement of the glove in the attachment section of a glove attachment / detachment device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This figure shows how air is inserted into the glove at the attachment part of a glove attachment / detachment device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5](A) is an external perspective view and a perspective view of the removal section of a glove attachment / detachment device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and (B) is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in Figure 5(A). [Figure 6] (A), (B), and (C) are diagrams showing the operation of glove removal in the removal section of a glove attachment / detachment device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] <Appearance of the glove attachment / detachment device> Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0011] Figure 1 is an external perspective view and a perspective view of a glove attachment / detachment device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The glove attachment / detachment device 1 is a device for attaching and detaching disposable gloves (hereinafter simply referred to as "gloves") GL, which are mainly used in the food industry, such as in food factories and restaurant kitchens. The glove attachment / detachment device 1 comprises an attachment unit 2 for attaching the glove GL to the user's hand, and a removal unit 3 for removing the glove GL from the user's hand while it is attached. In this embodiment, the configuration, function, and operation of the glove attachment / detachment device 1 will be described using the directions shown in Figure 1. In this embodiment, the open wrist-side portion of the glove GL will be referred to as the "opening of the glove GL". The glove GL is assumed to be made of, for example, nitrile rubber, polyethylene, or polyvinyl chloride.

[0012] The glove attachment / detachment device 1 is a roughly box-shaped device overall, with the attachment section 2 and the removal section 3 spatially separated. In Figure 1, the box on the left is the attachment section 2, and the box on the right is the removal section 3.

[0013] On the front side of the upper surface of the glove attaching / detaching device 1, an operation unit 10 is provided. The operation unit 10 is constituted by, for example, a power button 11, glove selection buttons 12 and 13, and a glove removal button 14. The power button 11 is an operation button for controlling the ON / OFF of the power supply of the glove attaching / detaching device 1. The glove selection buttons 12 and 13 are buttons that are operated when wearing the glove GL, and the mechanism of the attaching part 2 operates based on an operation on the glove selection button 12 or 13. Since the attaching part 2 shown in FIG. 1 is configured to be able to attach two types of size gloves GL, the glove selection buttons 12 and 13 are constituted by, for example, a glove selection button 12 for selecting an L-size glove GL and a glove selection button 13 for selecting an M-size glove GL. The glove removal button 14 is a button that is operated when removing the glove GL, and the mechanism of the removal part 3 operates based on an operation on the glove removal button 14.

[0014] Note that the attaching part 2 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to attach two types of size gloves GL, but is not limited thereto. It may be one type, or may be configured to be able to attach three or more types of gloves GL. In that case, for example, the glove attaching / detaching device 1 is provided with a number of glove selection buttons corresponding to the types of gloves GL.

[0015] The glove attaching / detaching device 1 is provided with a first insertion port 20 into which the user's hand can be inserted on the front side of the upper surface on the left side and on the back side of the operation unit 10, and a second insertion port 30 into which the user's hand can be inserted on the front side of the upper surface on the right side and on the back side of the operation unit 10. The first insertion port 20 and the second insertion port 30 are substantially circular openings, and covers 21 and 31 having slits formed from the peripheral edges of the openings are extended. Since the covers 21 and 31 are made of a flexible material such as silicon or rubber, for example, the user's hand can be easily inserted into and pulled out from the first insertion port 20 and the second insertion port 30.

[0016] As described above, in the glove attaching / detaching device 1 according to the present embodiment, whether wearing the glove GL or removing the glove GL, the user may perform substantially the same operation of inserting the hand from above, so it is easy to use and excellent in convenience.

[0017] The first insertion port 20 is formed on the upper surface of the wearing part 2 and is an insertion port used for wearing the glove GL. The hand inserted through the first insertion port 20 enters the inside of the wearing part 2. In this embodiment, from the holding posture of the glove GL housed in the wearing part 2, it is necessary to insert either the right hand or the left hand into the first insertion port 20 with the thumb facing left. That is, in the case of the left hand, insert the back of the hand forward and the palm backward, and in the case of the right hand, insert the palm forward and the back of the hand backward into the first insertion port 20.

[0018] The second insertion port 30 is formed on the upper surface of the removing part 3 and is an insertion port used for removing the glove GL. The hand inserted through the second insertion port 30 enters the inside of the removing part 3. In this embodiment, from the installation direction of the pair of rollers 310a and 310b provided in the removing part 3, it is necessary to insert either the right hand or the left hand into the second insertion port 30 with the palm parallel to the left-right direction. That is, insert the palm or the back of the hand forward or backward into the second insertion port 30.

[0019] The gripping part 40 is a handle for pulling out the storage box 320 arranged inside the removing part 3 forward. The storage box 320 is an upwardly open box that stores the glove GL removed from the hand by the mechanism of the removing part 3.

[0020] <Configuration and Operation of the Wearing Part> Next, the configuration and operation of the wearing part 2 will be described using FIGS. 2 to 4. FIG. 2(A) is an external perspective view and a perspective view of the wearing part 2, and FIG. 2(B) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A of FIG. 2(A).

[0021] Functionally, the wearing part 2 generally includes an insertion part 200 for inserting the user's hand, a holding part 210 for holding a glove group 5 composed of a plurality of gloves GL, a moving part 220 for acquiring one glove GL from the glove group 5 and moving it to the glove wearing position, and an expanding part 230 for expanding the inside of one glove GL.

[0022] The insertion section 200 comprises a first insertion opening 20 and a hollow cylindrical duct 201 formed in communication with the first insertion opening 20. The user's hand, inserted through the first insertion opening 20, is inserted into the glove GL via the internal space of the duct 201.

[0023] In this embodiment, the holding portion 210 specifically consists of a holding portion 210a for holding a glove group 5a composed of multiple gloves GL of a first type (e.g., size M), and a holding portion 210b for holding a glove group 5b composed of multiple gloves GL of a second type (e.g., size L). Hereinafter, when referring to glove groups 5a and 5b together, they will be referred to as glove group 5.

[0024] The holding section 210 shown in Figure 2 employs a mechanism in which the glove GL is held by a holding rod 211. For example, a through hole may be drilled near the opening of the glove GL, and the through hole of the glove GL may be hooked onto hooks provided at equal intervals on the holding rod 211. Alternatively, for example, the opening tip of the glove GL may be attached to the holding rod 211 by an adhesive member. Here, the multiple gloves GL held by the holding rod 211 are arranged at predetermined intervals.

[0025] In this embodiment, the holding unit 210 is configured such that when the forwardmost glove GL (hereinafter referred to as GL1) at one end of the holding rod 211 is acquired by the moving unit 220, the glove GL adjacent to glove GL1 (hereinafter referred to as GL2) moves to the forwardmost position to become the next glove GL1. For example, a biasing means (e.g., a spring) may be provided at the other end of the holding rod 211 so that when glove GL1 is acquired, glove GL2 moves to the forwardmost position to become the next glove GL1. Alternatively, the position of glove GL1 may be constantly monitored by a sensor so that when glove GL1 is acquired, glove GL2 moves to the forwardmost position to become the next glove GL1.

[0026] The moving unit 220 includes an acquisition arm 221 that acquires one glove GL from the glove group 5, a rail 222 that allows the acquisition arm 221 to move in the left-right direction, and a control unit (not shown) that controls the movement of the acquisition arm 221.

[0027] Specifically, the acquisition arm 221 comprises a first arm portion 221a, a second arm portion 221b, and a third arm portion 221c, extending from top to bottom. Here, the first arm portion 221a and the second arm portion 221b are connected by a connecting portion C1, and the second arm portion 221b and the third arm portion 221c are connected by a connecting portion C2.

[0028] The first arm section 221a is a rod that can extend and retract in the vertical direction. The second arm section 221b is a rod that can rotate in the front-rear direction around the connection section C1. The third arm section 221c forms the tip of the acquisition arm 221 and is composed of two rod groups 223 (see Figure 2(A)). Each rod group 223 is composed of two rods 223a and 223b, as shown in more detail in Figure 3, which will be described later. The rods 223a and 223b are configured to rotate in the front-rear direction around the connection section C2.

[0029] As shown in Figure 2(B), the rail 222 is positioned on the upper (back) side where the frontmost glove GL1 of the glove group 5 can be acquired. In this embodiment, when the glove selection button 12 is operated, the acquisition arm 221 moves to the left along the rail 222 and stops at a position where the glove GL1 of the glove group 5b can be acquired. When the glove selection button 13 is operated, the acquisition arm 221 moves to the right along the rail 222 and stops at a position where the glove GL1 of the glove group 5a can be acquired. Hereinafter, the position where the acquisition arm 221 can acquire the glove GL1 will be referred to as the "first position".

[0030] In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 2(B), when the acquisition arm 221 is in a state where it is extended in a straight line in the first position, that is, when the first arm portion 221a, the second arm portion 221b, and the third arm portion 221c are all extended in a straight line in the vertical direction, a part of the third arm portion 221c (two rod groups 223) is inserted inside the glove GL1. Also, as shown in Figure 2(A), when the acquisition arm 221 is in the first position, the two rod groups 223 (rods 223a and 223b) of the third arm portion 221c are located inside the glove GL1 near both ends in the left-right direction.

[0031] Next, using Figures 3(A) to 3(C), the operation of the moving unit 220 when the user operates the glove selection button 12 or 13 will be explained. Figures 3(A) to 3(C) show the operation of the moving unit 220 to acquire the glove GL1 and move the acquired glove GL1 to the glove attachment position near the first insertion opening 20. The moving unit 220 starts its operation based on the operation of the glove selection button 12 or 13.

[0032] Figure 3(A) shows the state in which the acquisition arm 221 has moved to the first position where the glove group 5 corresponding to the operated glove selection button 12 or 13 is located, and the acquisition arm 221 is extended in a straight line downwards. Figure 3(A) shows the state in which a portion of the two rod groups 223 (rods 223a and 223b) of the third arm portion 221c is inserted into the glove GL1.

[0033] Figure 3(B) shows the state after Figure 3(A), where the third arm portion 221c has acquired the glove GL1 and is moving the glove GL1 toward the glove wearing position. More specifically, Figure 3(B) shows the state in which one of the rod groups 223, rod 223a, rotates forward from the vertical direction, and the other rod 223b rotates backward from the vertical direction, that is, the straight third arm portion 221c is spread forward and backward, thereby widening the opening of the glove GL1 and continuing to press and grip the glove GL1 from the inside, while the second arm portion 221b rotates forward from the vertical direction, causing the glove GL1 to move toward the downward direction of the duct 201 of the insertion portion 200.

[0034] Thus, the third arm portion 221c according to this embodiment constitutes a part of the movable portion 220 and also has the function of widening the opening of the glove GL1, and therefore also has the function of an expansion portion 230.

[0035] Figure 3(C) shows the state after Figure 3(B), where the length of the first arm portion 221a has been shortened and the glove GL1 has been moved to the upper glove attachment position. Specifically, Figure 3(C) shows the state in which the first arm portion 221a has entered the interior of the duct 201, and the inside of the opening of the glove GL1 is in close contact with the outer wall of the duct 201, holding the glove GL1 in place on the duct 201. In this state as shown in Figure 3(C), the user inserts their hand into the first insertion opening 20 and puts on the glove GL1.

[0036] Furthermore, the state shown in Figure 3(C) also represents a state in which air is introduced into the glove GL1, causing the inside of the glove GL1 to expand. Figure 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the operation of the expansion unit 230. In the state shown in Figure 3(C), as shown in Figure 4, the air supply unit 231 of the expansion unit 230 is configured to introduce air into the glove GL through an insertion tube provided in the duct 201. As a result, the inside of the glove GL expands, making it easier for the user to insert their hand into the glove GL1.

[0037] Thus, in this embodiment, the third arm portion 221c widens the opening of the glove GL1, the duct 201 secures the glove GL1, and the air supply portion 231 inflates the inside of the glove GL1, making it easier for the user to insert their hand into the glove GL1.

[0038] <Configuration and operation of the removal unit> Next, the configuration and operation of the removal unit 3 will be explained using Figures 5 and 6. Figure 5(A) is an external perspective view and a perspective view of the removal unit 3, and Figure 5(B) is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in Figure 5(A).

[0039] Functionally, the removal unit 3 generally comprises an insertion unit 300 for inserting the user's hand wearing the glove GL, a roller unit 310 for removing the inserted glove GL, and a storage box 320 for storing the glove GL removed by the roller unit 310.

[0040] The insertion section 300 includes a second insertion opening 30 and a hollow cylindrical duct 301 formed in communication with the second insertion opening 30. The glove GL inserted through the second insertion opening 30 reaches the roller section 310 via the internal space of the duct 301.

[0041] The roller section 310 is configured to include, for example, a pair of rollers 310a and 310b, and a control unit (not shown) that controls the rotation of the pair of rollers 310a and 310b. The pair of rollers 310a and 310b are arranged with a predetermined gap (for example, a width about the thickness of a hand) between them and are configured to rotate in opposite directions at the same speed.

[0042] Next, the operation of the roller section 310 when the user operates the glove removal button 14 will be explained using Figures 6(A) to 6(C). Figures 6(A) to 6(C) show the operation of removing the glove GL that was on the user's hand inserted through the second insertion opening 30, and are views of the glove attachment / detachment device 1 (removal section 3) from the right side. The pair of rollers 310a and 310b start rotating in response to the operation of the glove removal button 14, and as shown in Figure 6, roller 310a rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the right side, and roller 310b rotates clockwise when viewed from the right side.

[0043] Figure 6(A) shows the state immediately after the user inserts their hand, wearing the glove GL, into the second insertion opening 30, with the pair of rollers 310a and 310b having started to rotate. More specifically, Figure 6(A) shows the state in which the glove GL has reached between the pair of rollers 310a and 310b via the duct 301 and is in contact with the pair of rollers 310a and 310b.

[0044] Figure 6(B) shows the state after Figure 6(A), where the glove GL is being removed from the user's hand. More specifically, in the state shown in Figure 6(B), roller 310a rotates counterclockwise and roller 310b rotates clockwise. Therefore, the glove GL, which is in contact with the pair of rollers 310a and 310b, moves downward due to the frictional force caused by the rotation of the pair of rollers 310a and 310b. As a result, the glove GL worn on the hand is removed.

[0045] Figure 6(C) shows the state after Figure 6(B), where the glove GL has been removed from the user's hand. The removed glove GL falls downward and is stored in the storage box 320 (see Figures 5(A) and (B)). This allows the removed glove GL to be disposed of together.

[0046] As described above, with the glove attachment / detachment device 1 according to this embodiment, since the attachment unit 2 and the removal unit 3 are provided within the same housing, the same device can be used to attach the gloves GL to the user's hands and remove the gloves GL from the user's hands. Furthermore, since the first insertion opening 20 and the second insertion opening 30 are positioned symmetrically, the user can automatically attach or remove the gloves GL with virtually the same action of inserting their hands. In other words, the glove attachment / detachment device 1 according to this embodiment is a device that allows for easy attachment and detachment of gloves with a simple configuration.

[0047] Furthermore, according to the attachment section 2 of the glove attachment / detachment device 1 of this embodiment, multiple types of gloves GL can be attached by operating the corresponding operation buttons. This allows the user to attach gloves GL that are best suited to the size of their hand. In addition, the attachment section 2 can expand the opening of the glove GL and inflate the inside of the glove GL, so the user can easily insert their hand into the glove GL.

[0048] Furthermore, according to the removal unit 3 of the glove attachment / detachment device 1 of this embodiment, the roller unit 310 is activated by operating the corresponding operation button, and the glove GL attached to the hand is removed by the rotational force of the roller, so the glove GL can be easily removed.

[0049] <Variation> In the above embodiment, the glove attachment / detachment device was configured with the attachment part 2 and the removal part 3 as an integrated unit, but the attachment part 2 and the removal part 3 may be configured to be separable. In other words, the attachment part 2 may be used alone, or the removal part 3 may be used alone. In this case, for example, by arranging the attachment part 2 and the removal part 3 in different suitable locations according to the user's workflow in the kitchen, the efficiency of kitchen work can be improved.

[0050] Furthermore, although the first insertion opening 20 and the second insertion opening 30 of the glove attachment / detachment device 1 according to the above embodiment are provided on the top surface, they may also be provided on the side surface. For example, they may be provided on the side surface on the front side. However, the arrangement of the internal mechanisms of the attachment part 2 and the removal part 3 must be changed depending on the position where the first insertion opening 20 and the second insertion opening 30 are formed. Similarly, the orientation of the hand to be inserted must be changed based on the arrangement of the internal mechanisms of the attachment part 2 and the removal part 3.

[0051] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the mechanisms of the attachment part 2 and the removal part 3 are controlled to operate based on button operation, but the triggers for the operation of the mechanisms of the attachment part 2 and the removal part 3 are not limited to this. For example, sensors may be provided near the inside of the first insertion opening 20 and the second insertion opening 30, for example, inside the ducts 201 and 301, and the mechanisms of the attachment part 2 and the removal part 3 may be operated when the sensors detect the insertion of a hand.

[0052] While embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. Various modifications and changes can be made to the embodiments of the present invention without departing from the spirit of the invention, and such modifications and changes are also included within the technical scope of the present invention. Furthermore, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the invention are merely a list of the most preferred actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are not limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0053] 1. Glove attachment / detachment device 2. Mounting part 3 Removal part 5,5a,5b Gloves group 10 Control section 20 First insertion opening 30 Second insertion opening 40 Gripping part 200 Insertion section 201,301 ducts 210,210,210b Holding part 211 Holding rod 220 Mobile Unit 221 Acquisition Arm 221a First arm section 221b Second arm section 221c Third arm section 223 Rod group 223a,223b Rod 230 Expansion section 231 Air supply section 310 Roller section 310a,b Roller 320 storage boxes

Claims

1. A box-shaped glove attachment / detachment device, A first insertion opening formed on a predetermined surface of the box body, A second insertion opening formed on a predetermined surface of the box body, A fitting section for attaching a glove to a hand inserted through the first insertion opening, A removal unit for removing a gloved hand that has been inserted through the second insertion opening, Equipped with, The aforementioned mounting portion is Based on the fulfillment of predetermined conditions, one glove is taken from a group of gloves bundled together, the opening of the taken glove is positioned opposite the first insertion opening, and the glove is moved to a fitting position near the first insertion opening, the opening of the taken glove is expanded, and the internal space of the glove is inflated. The removal section is, Based on the fulfillment of predetermined conditions, a pair of rollers rotating in opposite directions with a predetermined gap between them are rotated, and a glove inserted between the pair of rollers from the second insertion opening is advanced inward from the second insertion opening based on the rotation of the pair of rollers and removed from the hand. A glove attachment / detachment device characterized by the following features.

2. It includes a first operating unit for activating the aforementioned mounting unit, The aforementioned glove group consists of multiple types of glove groups. The first operating section is composed of multiple operating sections corresponding to the types of the multiple types of gloves, The attachment unit, when one of the plurality of operating units is operated, retrieves the glove corresponding to that operating unit from the group of gloves. The glove attachment / detachment device according to claim 1, characterized in that it is a glove attachment / detachment device.

3. The attachment part is characterized by covering the opening of the acquired glove with a cylindrical body that communicates with the first insertion opening, thereby expanding the opening of the glove. The glove attachment / detachment device according to claim 1.

4. The attachment portion is characterized by inflating the internal space of the acquired glove by inserting air. The glove attachment / detachment device according to claim 3.

5. The mounting portion includes a gripping portion for grasping the opening of the first glove, The gripping portion is characterized by holding the first glove by widening the opening of the first glove from the inside. The glove attachment / detachment device according to claim 1.

6. It is equipped with a second operating unit for activating the removal unit, The removal unit rotates the pair of rollers when the second operating unit is operated. The glove attachment / detachment device according to claim 1, characterized in that it is a glove attachment / detachment device.

7. The removal unit includes a storage box for storing the gloves removed from the hands by the rotation of the pair of rollers. The glove attachment / detachment device according to claim 1, characterized in that it is a glove attachment / detachment device.

8. The mounting portion and the removal portion are configured to be separable. A glove attachment / detachment device according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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