washboard

Abstract

To provide a washboard that is easy to use. [Solution] A washboard 1 made of flexible material, comprising a washboard body 2 against which the object to be washed is rubbed, and suction cups 3 that fix the washboard body 2 in a predetermined position, the suction cups 3 being positioned to avoid the rubbing area R that extends along the central longitudinal direction of the washboard body 2.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a washboard formed from a flexible material. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, flexible washboards made of flexible materials have been proposed so that washboards used for hand-washing laundry items such as clothes can be easily carried when traveling, etc. (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] The flexible washboard described in Patent Document 1 is made by corrugating a resin sheet regularly along its entire length and embossing the crests of each wave on the sheet, creating unevenness on the surface of the sheet due to the waves and embossing for rubbing laundry. This flexible washboard is thin and not bulky, making it easy to carry around. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3089394 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, in the flexible washboard of Patent Document 1, it is necessary to hold one end by hand to stop it from moving during use, which makes the washboard prone to movement and makes it difficult to use. Also, in the flexible washboard of Patent Document 1, a drain hole is provided in the center of the washboard, which means there is a part where laundry cannot be rubbed, making it difficult to wash laundry and making washing inefficient.

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above problems, and aims to provide a washboard that is easy to use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The washboard according to the present invention, which solves the above problems, has the following features: A washboard formed of a flexible material, A washboard body that rubs the object to be washed, a suction cup for fixing the washboard body in a predetermined position; Equipped with The suction cups are provided so as to avoid a rubbing region extending along the central longitudinal direction of the wash plate body.

[0008] According to the washboard of this configuration, since the washboard is made of a flexible material, it can be easily fitted to a predetermined position on a curved or flat surface, such as inside a washtub such as a washbasin or bucket, or on a bathroom floor. Furthermore, since the washboard body is fixed in place by the suction cups, the washboard does not move easily when rubbing the laundry against the washboard. Furthermore, since the suction cups are positioned to avoid the rubbing area extending along the central longitudinal direction of the washboard body, the suction cups do not get in the way when rubbing the laundry against the washboard. Therefore, a washboard with excellent usability can be realized.

[0009] In the washboard according to the present invention, It is preferable that the washing machine further comprises a holding portion for holding the washboard body in a rolled state.

[0010] According to the washboard of this configuration, the washboard body is held in a rolled state by the holding portion, making it a size that is convenient for storage and carrying.

[0011] In the washboard according to the present invention, The wash plate body preferably has two or more cleaning patterns.

[0012] According to the washboard of this configuration, the washboard body has two or more cleaning patterns, so that the object to be washed can be rubbed against the appropriate cleaning pattern according to the type and dirt, and dirt can be removed efficiently.

[0013] In the washboard according to the present invention, The cleaning pattern preferably has a wave-shaped and / or arc-shaped configuration.

[0014] With this washboard, the wave-shaped cleaning pattern allows detergent to easily collect in the gaps between the protrusions, effectively removing fine dirt, while the arc-shaped cleaning pattern effectively removes stubborn dirt that has accumulated over a wide area.

[0015] In the washboard according to the present invention, the holding portion has a protrusion and a hole, The hole is formed on one end side of the wash plate body in the longitudinal direction, It is preferable that the protrusion be formed at a position that is at least 1 / 4 of the total length of the wash plate body away from the hole.

[0016] With this washboard, the washboard can be easily held in a rolled state by rolling up the washboard and passing the protrusions through the holes. The protrusions are located at a distance of at least 1 / 4 of the total length of the washboard from the holes, making the washboard convenient for storage and portability. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a wash plate according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 shows the wash plate according to this embodiment, where (a) is a front view and (b) is a rear view. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the washboard according to this embodiment in a rolled-up state. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the washboard of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 3. However, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiment described below or the configurations shown in the drawings.

[0019] [Overall structure] FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a washboard 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The washboard 1 is used when hand-washing laundry items such as clothes. By rubbing the laundry items against the washboard 1, dirt adhering to the laundry items can be removed. Here, examples of "laundry items" include clothing such as clothes and socks. The washboard 1 of the present invention is particularly suitable for use in pre-cleaning partial dirt that cannot be removed in a washing machine.

[0020] The washboard 1 is made of a flexible material. In this specification, a flexible material refers to a material that has enough deformation properties to be able to be rolled or bent by hand. Because the washboard 1 is made of a flexible material, it can easily conform to a predetermined position on a curved or flat surface, such as inside a washtub such as a washbasin or bucket, or on a bathroom floor. In addition, because the flexible material is soft, it is less likely to damage the fabric of the object to be washed. Examples of flexible materials include, but are not limited to, thermoplastic or thermosetting resins such as polystyrene resin, polyolefin resin, polyurethane resin, polyester resin, polyamide resin, polyvinyl acetate resin, and fluororesin; elastomers such as silicone rubber, fluororubber, and urethane rubber; and composites of the above-listed materials.

[0021] As shown in Fig. 1, the washboard 1 includes a washboard body 2 and a suction cup 3. The washboard 1 also includes, as optional components, a holding portion 4 and a hook portion 5. Each component of the washboard 1 will be described in detail below.

[0022] <Washboard body> As shown in Fig. 1, the washboard body 2 is a rectangular sheet (rectangular in this embodiment) and has a rubbing area R extending along the central longitudinal direction, against which the object to be washed can be rubbed. The total length (longitudinal length) of the rubbing area R is preferably 20 to 50 cm, more preferably 30 to 40 cm. When the rubbing area R is within the above range, the stroke length when the user rubs the object to be washed against the washboard body 2 becomes sufficiently large, resulting in a washboard 1 that is easy to wash.

[0023] The washboard body 2 preferably has two or more cleaning patterns 20. The cleaning patterns 20 are irregularities formed on the washboard body 2 for rubbing against the laundry object, and are provided to increase the friction effect during washing and improve cleaning performance. The cleaning pattern 20 is formed into a desired irregular shape, for example, by injection molding, in which a heated and molten flexible material is injected under high pressure into a mold with an irregular shape and then cooled and solidified. Alternatively, a desired irregular shape can be formed by heat press molding, in which a heated material is pressed against a mold with an irregular shape to transfer the irregularities. The method for forming the cleaning pattern 20 is not particularly limited and can be appropriately selected depending on the type of material used, the product shape, manufacturing conditions, etc. By providing the washboard body 2 with two or more cleaning patterns 20, the laundry object can be rubbed against the appropriate cleaning pattern 20 depending on the type and dirt, thereby efficiently removing dirt.

[0024] The cleaning pattern 20 preferably has a wave-shaped and / or arc-shaped configuration. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1 , a wave-shaped cleaning pattern 21 having a wave-shaped configuration and an arc-shaped cleaning pattern 22 having an arc-shaped configuration are provided. The wave-shaped cleaning pattern 21 has fine, shallow irregularities, making it particularly suitable for cleaning oily stains such as food spills. Detergent can easily accumulate in the gaps between the protrusions, effectively removing fine stains. The back surface (the side behind the surface against which the laundry object is rubbed) of the wave-shaped cleaning pattern 21 is preferably formed in a substantially flat shape. This ensures the rigidity and strength of the wave-shaped cleaning pattern 21, thereby ensuring stability when the laundry object is pressed firmly against the wave-shaped cleaning pattern 21 and the durability of the washboard 1. The arc-shaped cleaning pattern 22 has large, deep irregularities, making it particularly effective for removing stubborn stains that are widespread, such as muddy stains. The arc-shaped cleaning pattern 22 has a concave back surface, so that the front surface (the surface against which the laundry object is rubbed) protrudes in a substantially triangular shape in cross section. This configuration increases the contact area with the laundry object, enhancing friction and improving cleaning effectiveness. The arc-shaped design also provides a gentler contact with the laundry object, minimizing damage to the fabric. Furthermore, forming the back surface of the arc-shaped cleaning pattern 22 into a concave shape reduces the amount of resin required during manufacturing, contributing to reduced material costs and resulting in an economically advantageous configuration.

[0025] <Sucker> The suction cups 3 fix the washboard body 2 in a predetermined position. By fixing the washboard body 2 in a predetermined position by the suction cups 3, the washboard 1 is less likely to move when the laundry object is rubbed against the washboard 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the suction cups 3 are provided avoiding the rubbing region R extending along the central longitudinal direction of the washboard body 2, so the suction cups 3 do not get in the way when the laundry object is rubbed against the washboard. Therefore, it is possible to realize a washboard 1 that is easy to use.

[0026] It is preferable to provide 4 to 10 suction cups 3, and more preferably 6 to 8. In this embodiment, 8 suction cups 3 are provided. By providing a plurality of suction cups 3, the washboard body 2 can be reliably fixed in a predetermined position.

[0027] FIG. 2 shows the washboard 1 according to this embodiment, with (a) being a front view and (b) being a rear view. A known suction cup 3 can be used as the suction cup 3. In this embodiment, the suction cup 3 is integrally formed with an adhesive portion 31 provided on the rear surface as shown in FIG. 2(b) and a pressing portion 32 provided on the front surface as shown in FIG. 2(a). The adhesive portion 31 is shaped like an upside-down bowl, and by abutting the peripheral portion 31a of the adhesive portion 31 against a predetermined position in a washtub such as a washbasin or bucket, or on the bathroom floor, and pressing the pressing portion 32, a negative pressure is created inside the adhesive portion 31, causing the adhesive portion 31 to adhere to the predetermined position.

[0028] <Holding part> Fig. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the washboard 1 according to this embodiment in a rolled-up state. As shown in Fig. 3, the holding part 4 can hold the washboard body 2 in a rolled-up state, and by holding the washboard body 2 in a rolled-up state with the holding part 4, it becomes a size that is convenient for storage and carrying.

[0029] In this embodiment, the holding portion 4 has a protrusion 41 and a hole 42. As shown in FIG. 3, the protrusion 41 is inserted into the hole 42 to hold the washboard body 2 in a rolled-up state. The protrusion 41 protrudes from the front side of the washboard body 2 and has a spherical enlarged diameter portion 41a at its tip. The enlarged diameter portion 41a prevents the protrusion 41 from coming off after being inserted into the hole 42. Therefore, the washboard body 2 is securely held with a simple configuration.

[0030] The hole 42 is preferably formed on one end side of the washboard body 2 in the longitudinal direction, and the protrusion 41 is preferably formed at a position that is at least ¼ of the total length of the washboard body 2 away from the hole 42. In this embodiment, the protrusion 41 is formed at a position that is approximately ½ of the total length of the washboard body 2 away from the hole 42. By providing the protrusion 41 at a distance from the hole 42 in this way, when the washboard body 2 is rolled up, it becomes easy to insert the protrusion 41 into the hole 42, and the size becomes convenient for storage and carrying.

[0031] <Hook part> The hook portion 5 is formed at the end of the washboard body 2. The hook portion 5 is used to hang the washboard body 2. In this embodiment, the hook portion 5 is formed in a ring shape, so that it can be hooked onto a rod or the like fixed to a wall by using an S-shaped hook or the like. The hook portion 5 may also be formed in a hook shape so that it can be directly hooked onto a rod or the like. [Industrial Applicability]

[0032] The washboard of this invention can be used to pre-clean stains that cannot be removed in a washing machine. [Explanation of symbols]

[0033] 1. Washboard 2 Washboard body 3 suckers 4 Holding part 20 Cleaning Patterns 41 Protrusion 42 Hole R Rubbing area

Claims

1. A washboard formed of a flexible material, A washboard body that rubs the object to be washed, a suction cup for fixing the washboard body in a predetermined position; Equipped with The suction cups are provided to avoid a rubbing area extending along the central longitudinal direction of the washboard body.

2. The washboard according to claim 1 , further comprising a holding portion for holding the washboard body in a rolled state.

3. The washboard according to claim 1 , wherein the washboard body has two or more cleaning patterns.

4. The washboard according to claim 3 , wherein the cleaning pattern has a wave-like and / or arc-like shape.

5. the holding portion has a protrusion and a hole, The hole is formed on one end side of the wash plate body in the longitudinal direction, The washboard according to claim 2, wherein the protrusion is formed at a position spaced apart from the hole by at least one-fourth of the total length of the washboard body.

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