Dustpan

Abstract

To provide a dustpan that prevents dust or the like from depositing on an inside of a dust collection case when the dustpan is not used, and also renders dirt on the dust collection case inconspicuous when seen from outside.SOLUTION: A dustpan 10 has: a substantially rodlike grip handle 1; a dust collection case 2 having a substantially flat bottom plate 21, side plates 22 rising up from both side ends and rear end of the bottom plate 21, and a top plate 23 extending from the side plates 22 so as to cover a rear top of the bottom plate 21; and rotation means 3 that rotatably couples an end of the grip handle 1 to the top plate 23 of the dust collection case. The dustpan 10 can change in shape to: a storage mode in which, with the grip handle 1 standing substantially vertically on a floor surface, a lower opening 4 side of the dust collection case 2 faces down so that the dustpan can come into contact with the floor surface; and a dust collection mode in which the bottom plate 21 side of the dust collection case faces down so that the dustpan can come into contact with the floor surface.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1(a)

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a dustpan having a dust collection case for collecting dirt and dust and a rod-shaped grip handle. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a dustpan for household use that is provided with a plastic dust collection case for collecting dirt and dust, and a rod-shaped grip (Patent Document 1).

[0003] The dustpan described in Patent Document 1 consists of a handle and a receiving part, with an active handle and clamping groove provided above the handle, and a positioning post and a sliding post provided at the end. The inner end wall of the receiving part has a U-shaped groove with positioning holes and sliding arc grooves provided on both sides. The positioning post and sliding post are fitted into the positioning hole and sliding arc groove of the U-shaped groove, and the positioning post can be used as a fulcrum to slide the sliding post of the handle within the sliding arc groove to store the dustpan in storage mode when not in use. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3176955 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, in the storage mode of the dustpan described in Patent Document 1, the open end of the receiving part faces upward, so there is a possibility that dust and other particles may adhere and remain inside, and dirt on the receiving part is easily visible from the outside. In addition, the action of rotating the open end of the receiving part upward requires the user to touch the open end of the receiving part with their hand, which is unsanitary and raises concerns about the scattering of dust and other particles.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned problems of the conventional art, the present invention aims to provide a dustpan which can prevent dust and the like from adhering to and remaining inside a dust collection case when the dustpan is not in use, can make dirt on the dust collection case less visible from the outside, and can be easily changed between dust collection mode and storage mode with a simple operation. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention of claim 1 provides a dustpan having a dust-collecting case having a generally rod-shaped handle, a generally flat bottom plate, side plates standing up from both side ends and a rear end of the bottom plate, and a top plate extending from the side plates so as to cover the upper rear part of the bottom plate, and a rotating means rotatably connecting the end of the handle and the top plate of the dust-collecting case, wherein the dust-collecting case has a lower opening formed by the bottom plate and parts of the side plates, and an upper opening formed by the top plate and parts of the side plates, and when the handle is stood in a generally vertical direction relative to a floor surface, the dust-collecting case abuts against the floor surface with the lower opening side of the dust-collecting case facing downward. Independence and a dust collection mode in which the bottom plate side of the dust collection case can be brought into contact with the floor surface with the bottom plate side of the dust collection case facing downward. In addition, in the storage mode, the dustpan has a detachable broom having a handle and a cleaning brush attached to the lower end of the handle, and when the broom is stored in the storage mode, the cleaning brush is not visible when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the side plates standing from both side ends of the bottom plate of the dust collection case. It is characterized by the following.

[0008] The dustpan of claim 1 can be transformed into a storage mode in which the handle is held upright in a direction substantially perpendicular to the floor and the lower opening of the dust case faces downward, so that dust and other particles can be prevented from adhering to and remaining inside the dust case when the dustpan is not in use, and dirt on the dust case is made difficult to see from the outside. Also, because the dustpan can be transformed into the storage mode with the lower opening of the dust case facing downward, scattering of dust and other particles can be prevented. In addition, in the storage mode, the cleaning brush of the broom can be made less visible from the outside, and dust and other particles adhering to the cleaning brush can be prevented from scattering to the outside. Furthermore, the broom can be made more compact when connected.

[0011] Claim 2The invention relates to a dustpan having a dust collection case having a generally rod-shaped handle, a generally flat bottom plate, side plates standing up from both side ends and a rear end of the bottom plate, and a top plate extending from the side plates so as to cover the upper rear portion of the bottom plate, and a rotation means for rotatably connecting the end of the handle and the top plate of the dust collection case, wherein the dust collection case has a lower opening formed by the bottom plate and a part of the side plates, and an upper opening formed by the top plate and a part of the side plates, and is transformable between a storage mode in which the dust collection case can abut against a floor surface with the lower opening side downward and a dust collection mode in which the dust collection case can abut against a floor surface with the bottom plate side downward when the handle is stood upright in a direction generally perpendicular to the floor surface. The rotating means includes a pressing member biased to protrude in the axial direction of the grip handle, a receiving member formed on the outer surface of the top plate of the dust-collecting case and having two or more recesses that engage with the pressing member, and a shaft member to which the grip handle is connected so as to be capable of reciprocating rotation around the receiving member, and the grip handle can be reciprocated approximately vertically upward and approximately parallel backward with respect to the plane of the bottom plate of the dust-collecting case, and the lowest point of the recess of the receiving member is formed closer to the front side than an imaginary line drawn vertically upward from the axial center of the shaft member to the plane of the bottom plate of the dust-collecting case, and is formed closer to the lower side than an imaginary line drawn parallel backward with respect to the plane of the bottom plate of the dust-collecting case, from the axial center of the shaft member. It is characterized by the following. This allows the longitudinal direction of the grip handle to be fixed in a state slightly inclined from approximately vertical upward or approximately parallel backward relative to the plane of the bottom plate of the dust collection case, thereby preventing the grip handle from becoming loose due to its own weight or minor impact.

[0012] Claim 3 The invention relates to a dustpan having a dust collection case having a generally rod-shaped handle, a generally flat bottom plate, side plates standing up from both side ends and a rear end of the bottom plate, and a top plate extending from the side plates so as to cover the upper rear portion of the bottom plate, and a rotation means for rotatably connecting the end of the handle and the top plate of the dust collection case, wherein the dust collection case has a lower opening formed by the bottom plate and a part of the side plates, and an upper opening formed by the top plate and a part of the side plates, and is transformable between a storage mode in which the dust collection case can abut against a floor surface with the lower opening side downward and a dust collection mode in which the dust collection case can abut against a floor surface with the bottom plate side downward when the handle is stood upright in a direction generally perpendicular to the floor surface. In addition, in the storage mode, the dustpan has a detachable broom having a handle and a cleaning brush attached to the lower end of the handle, and a recess capable of storing a part of the handle of the broom is formed on the outer surface of the top plate of the dust collection case, and in the storage mode, the opening edge of the top plate is formed so as to be approximately parallel to the floor surface, and the opening edge constitutes a guide wall that guides the cleaning brush of the broom into the dust collection case. Therefore, the broom can be attached to and detached from the dustpan in the storage mode, and the device can be made compact. In addition, the guide wall allows the cleaning brush of the broom to be smoothly guided into the dust-collecting case. Also, because the opening edge of the top plate forms the guide wall, the cleaning brush of the broom can be prevented from coming into contact with the bottom plate or side plates of the dust-collecting case and becoming dirty.

[0014] Claim 4 The invention is In any one of claims 1 to 3, The dustpan can be switched between storage mode and dust collection mode by the user operating the handle. This prevents the user's hands from touching the dust collection case, making it hygienic and preventing the adhesion of dust and dirt. Also, the dustpan can be switched between dust collection mode and storage mode with a simple operation.

[0015] Claim 5 The invention is In any one of claims 1 to 3, The bottom plate of the dust collection case has a soft member at the front end, and the soft member does not abut against the floor surface in the storage mode. This makes it possible to suppress deterioration of the soft member and improve durability. Effect of the Invention

[0016] The invention of claim 1 can prevent dust and the like from adhering to the inside of the dust collection case when the dustpan is not in use, and can also make it difficult to visually recognize dirt on the dust collection case from the outside. 4 The invention of claim 1 can prevent dust and the like from sticking to the user's hands. 5 The invention of claim 1 can suppress the deterioration of the soft member and improve the durability. 2 The invention can prevent the grip handle from being released due to its own weight or a slight impact.

[0017] Claim 3 The invention of claim 1 allows the broom to be attached to and detached from the dustpan when in the storage mode. It also allows the cleaning brush of the broom to be smoothly guided into the dust case, and prevents the cleaning brush of the broom from coming into contact with the bottom plate or side plate of the dust case and becoming dirty. 1 In the storage mode, the invention makes it difficult for the broom's cleaning bristles to be seen from the outside, and prevents dust and other particles adhering to the cleaning brush from scattering to the outside. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1(a)] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the dustpan according to the present invention in dust collection mode; [Figure 1(b)] FIG. 2 is a front view of the dustpan according to the present invention in dust collection mode; [Figure 1(c)] FIG. 1 is a left side view of the dustpan according to the present invention in dust collection mode; [Figure 2(a)] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the dustpan according to the present invention in a storage mode; [Figure 2(b)]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a dustpan according to the present invention in a storage mode combined with a broom [Figure 2(c)] FIG. 1 is a left side view of a dustpan according to the present invention in a storage mode when combined with a broom and placed against a wall; [Diagram 3] (a) to (c) are front views of the dustpan of the present invention in a storage mode with a broom attached. [Figure 4] (a) to (d) are left side views of the dustpan according to the present invention, showing the process of attaching and detaching the dustpan to and from the broom. [Diagram 5] (a) A partial cross-sectional view of the dustpan of the present invention in a storage mode. (b) A partial cross-sectional view of the dustpan of the present invention in a dust collection mode. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0019] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. Fig. 1(a) is a perspective view of a dustpan according to the present invention in a dust collection mode, Fig. 1(b) is a front view of the dustpan according to the present invention in the dust collection mode, and Fig. 1(c) is a left side view of the dustpan according to the present invention in the dust collection mode. Fig. 2(a) is a perspective view of a dustpan according to the present invention in a storage mode, Fig. 2(b) is a perspective view of a dustpan according to the present invention combined with a broom in the storage mode, and Fig. 2(c) is a left side view of a dustpan according to the present invention combined with a broom and abutted against a wall in the storage mode. The dustpan according to the present invention will be outlined below with reference to these figures.

[0020] The dustpan 10 according to the present invention comprises a generally rod-shaped handle 1, a dust-collecting case 2 having a generally flat bottom plate 21, side plates 22 standing on both side ends and the rear end of the bottom plate 21, and a top plate 23 extending from the side plates 22 so as to cover the upper rear portion of the bottom plate 21, and a rotating means 3 rotatably connecting an end of the handle 1 to the top plate 23 of the dust-collecting case 2. The bottom plate 21 of the dust-collecting case 2 has a soft member 6 at its front end. A handle 1a is formed at the end of the handle 1, and a locking holder 12 is attached near the handle 1a. The locking holder 12 can lock a broom handle 8a as described below.

[0021] In the dust collection case 2, a lower opening 4 is formed by a bottom plate 21 and a part of a side plate 22, and an upper opening 5 is formed by a top plate 23 and a part of a side plate 22. Here, an imaginary line 7 connecting corners 22a, 22a located at the front upper part of the side plate shown in Fig. 1(a) is a boundary line between the lower opening 4 and the upper opening 5, and the lower opening 4 is defined by the part surrounded by the imaginary line 7, the edges 22b, 22b of both side plates, and the edge 6a of the soft member. The upper opening 5 is defined by the part surrounded by the imaginary line 7, the upper edges 22c, 22c of both side plates, and the edge 23a of the top plate.

[0022] With the handle 1 held upright in a direction substantially perpendicular to the floor, the dustpan 10 can be transformed into a storage mode in which the lower opening 4 of the dust collection case 2 can be placed in contact with the floor, with the lower opening 4 facing downward, and a dust collection mode in which the bottom plate 21 of the dust collection case 2 can be placed in contact with the floor, with the lower plate 21 facing downward. The dust collection case 2 is integrally formed from a synthetic resin, and polypropylene, conductive polypropylene, ABS resin, conductive ABS resin, polyamide resin, or the like can be used. The soft member 6 is preferably made of rubber.

[0023] In the storage mode, the dustpan 10 is configured so that the soft member 6 is not in contact with the floor surface. This makes it possible to suppress deterioration of the soft member 6 and improve durability.

[0024] The dustpan 10 has a recess formed on the outer surface of the top plate 23 of the dust collection case in which a part of the handle of the broom 8 can be stored. As shown in FIG. 2(b), in the storage mode, the broom 8 having the handle 8a and the cleaning brush 11 attached to the lower end of the handle 8a can be attached and detached. One end of the cleaning brush 11 of the broom 8 is fixed to the base 9. The connecting part 8c of the handle is connected to the connecting part 9a of the base, and the connecting parts 8c and 9a are equipped with a clutch mechanism, so that the handle 8a can be fixed to the base 9 at any angle. The handle 8a can be fixed to the base 9 at any angle. The handle 8a is attached to an end of the handle 8a with a handle 8b.

[0025] As shown in FIG. 2(c), when the broom 8 is attached to the dustpan 10 in the storage mode and viewed from the side, a part of the handle of the broom 8 and the cleaning brush 11 are covered by the side plate 22 of the dust collection case and are difficult to see. This reduces the discomfort and psychological resistance caused by seeing dust and dirt on the cleaning brush 11 of the broom when not in use. Furthermore, since the plane of the top plate 23 of the dust collection case is located on a plane that is approximately perpendicular to the floor, when the dust collection case is placed on the floor with the top plate 23 of the dust collection case abutting against the wall of a room, the lower opening 4 and the upper opening 5 of the dust collection case are covered by the floor and the wall, making it even more difficult to see from the outside and preventing dust and dirt on the cleaning brush 11 of the broom from scattering. In addition, the cleaning brush 11 of the broom is fixed so as not to protrude beyond the lower opening 4 and the upper opening 5 of the dust collection case. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in cleaning effect and durability caused by the cleaning brush 11 of the broom coming into contact with a floor or wall surface and bending, and also to prevent dust, dirt, etc. adhering to the cleaning brush 11 from adhering to the floor or wall surface.

[0026] 3(a) to 3(c) are front views of the dustpan according to the present invention in the storage mode with a broom attached, and the procedure for attaching the broom to the dustpan will be described with reference to these drawings.

[0027] First, with the dustpan 10 in an upright position, the broom cleaning brush 11 is inserted into the dust-collection case 2 through the openings 4 and 5. At this time, as shown in Fig. 3(a), the connecting portion 8c of the broom handle 8a is fitted into the recess 23b of the top plate, but is not locked into the locking holder 12, and the broom handle 8a is tilted slightly forward. In addition, the longitudinal direction of the broom cleaning brush 11 is tilted relative to the floor surface, since the user uses the broom in various positions when cleaning.

[0028] 3(b), the broom handle 8a is pulled upward, the inclination is corrected so that it is approximately vertical, and it is clamped in the locking holder 12. At this time, the upper part of the base 9 is the edge of the upper opening 5 and comes into contact with the opening edge of the top plate 23, and the longitudinal direction of the cleaning brush 11 becomes parallel to the floor surface.

[0029] Next, as shown in FIG. 3(c), when the broom handle 8a is lowered, the locking ring 8d attached to the handle near one end of the broom grip 8b is locked to the locking holder 12, and the broom 8 is fixed to the dustpan 10. Specifically, the locking holder 12 is formed of an elastic member having a substantially C-shaped cross section, and the inner diameter is substantially the same length as the outer diameter of the locking ring 8d, and the opening diameter of the locking holder 12 is slightly shorter than the outer diameter of the locking ring 8d. The outer diameter of the broom grip 8b is formed to be larger than the outer diameter of the locking ring 8d. The outer diameter of the broom handle 8a is formed to be smaller than the outer diameter of the locking ring 8d and smaller than the opening diameter of the locking holder 12. Therefore, when fixing the broom 8 to the dustpan 10, the handle 8a of the broom can be inserted into the opening side of the locking holder 12 and then dropped downward to lock the locking ring 8d to the locking holder 12, but the locking ring 8d can also be inserted directly into the opening of the locking holder 12 to lock it to the holder 12. Also, when removing the broom 8 from the dustpan 10, it can be easily removed by performing the reverse actions to those used when fixing the broom.

[0030] As shown in FIG. 3(c), in the storage mode, the plane of the top plate 23 of the dust-collecting case is positioned on a plane substantially perpendicular to the floor surface, and the opening edge of the top plate 23 23c (see Figure 2(a)) is formed so as to be approximately parallel to the floor surface. 23c The guide wall guides the cleaning brush 11 of the broom into the dust collection case 2 while adjusting the longitudinal direction of the cleaning brush 11 so that it is approximately parallel to the floor surface. 23d (see Figures 2(a) and 2(b)) In the storage mode, the cleaning brush 11 of the broom can be stored inside the dust collection case 2 and can be stored so as not to protrude outward beyond the lower opening 4 and the upper opening 5 of the dust collection case. This makes it possible to make the cleaning brush 11 of the broom difficult to see from the outside in the storage mode, and to prevent dust and other particles adhering to the cleaning brush 11 from scattering to the outside. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in cleaning effect and durability caused by the cleaning brush 11 of the broom coming into contact with the inner surface of the dust collection case 2 or the floor surface and bending, and also to prevent dust, dirt, and other particles adhering to the cleaning brush 11 from adhering to the inner surface of the dust collection case 2 or the floor surface.

[0031] 4(a) to 4(d) are left side views of the dustpan according to the present invention, showing the process of attaching and detaching the dustpan to and from the broom. Attaching and detaching the dustpan to and from the broom according to the present invention will be described with reference to these drawings.

[0032] First, the broom 8 and the dustpan 10 are separated from each other from the state in which they are fixed as shown in Fig. 4(a), and the handle 1 is tilted about 45 degrees counterclockwise in the drawing with the corner Z located at the front lower part of the side plate 22 of the dust collection case of the dustpan 10 as the fulcrum. Then, while maintaining the fulcrum at the corner Z, the handle 1 is returned to a state perpendicular to the floor surface and the handle 1 is pushed downward, whereby the rotating means 3 is unlocked and the dust collection case 2 is in the state of the dust collection mode shown in Fig. 4(c). In this state, the handle 1 is maintained in a state approximately perpendicular to the floor surface because the rotating means 3 is locked.

[0033] On the other hand, when changing from the dust collection mode to the storage mode, the broom 8 is pulled toward the dustpan 10 from the state shown in Fig. 4(c) and the handle 1 of the dustpan 10 is tilted about 45 degrees clockwise in the drawing with the corner Z as the fulcrum, and then the handle 1 is returned to a state perpendicular to the floor surface while maintaining the fulcrum of the corner Z, and the handle 1 is pushed downward, and the rotating means 3 is unlocked, and the state shown in Fig. 4(d) is obtained. From this state, the handle 1 of the dustpan 10 is brought close to the handle 8a of the broom and the locking ring 8d is locked with the locking holder 12, thereby entering the storage mode state shown in Fig. 4(a). As described above, the user can change between the storage mode and the dust collection mode by operating the handle 1, and since the user's hands do not touch the dust collection case 2, it is hygienic and prevents the adhesion of dust and the like.

[0034] Fig. 5(a) is a partial cross-sectional view of the dustpan according to the present invention in a storage mode, and Fig. 5(b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the dustpan according to the present invention in a dust collection mode. The rotating means will be described with reference to these figures.

[0035] The rotating means 3 includes a pressing member 13 biased by a spring 17 so as to protrude in the axial direction of the grip handle 1, a receiving member 14 formed on the outer surface of the top plate of the dust-collecting case and having two recesses 14a, 14b that engage with the pressing member 13, and an axis member 15 to which the grip handle 1 is connected so as to be able to rotate back and forth around the receiving member 14. The grip handle 1 is locked when the protrusion 13a formed on the tip of the pressing member 13 engages with the recess 14a or the recess 14b. It is also possible to form another recess between the recess 14a and the recess 14b, and thereby the grip handle 1 can be locked with the longitudinal direction of the grip handle 1 at an angle of approximately 45 degrees with respect to the bottom plate 21 of the dust-collecting case.

[0036] The grip handle 1 can rotate back and forth approximately vertically upward and approximately parallel to the plane of the bottom plate 21 of the dust collection case, and the lowest points 16 of the recesses 14a, 14b of the receiving member are formed closer to the front side than an imaginary line X drawn vertically upward from the axial center of the shaft member 15 to the plane of the bottom plate 21, and are also formed closer to the lower side than an imaginary line Y drawn parallel to the plane of the bottom plate 21 from the axial center of the shaft member 15 to the rear. Here, the forward side and the downward side are based on the dust collection mode in which the bottom plate 21 of the dust collection case is placed on the floor.

[0037] This allows the longitudinal direction of the handle 1 to be fixed at a position slightly inclined from approximately vertical upward or approximately parallel backward relative to the plane of the bottom plate 21 of the dust collection case, thereby preventing the handle 1 from being released from its fixed position due to its own weight or slight impact. Also, the distance between the lowest point 16 of the recesses 14a, 14b of the receiving member and the imaginary line X or imaginary line Y can be appropriately selected depending on the length and weight of the handle 1, and any structure in which the longitudinal direction of the handle 1 is inclined in the opposite direction to the rotation direction of the handle 1 is included in the present invention. [Industrial Applicability]

[0038] The dustpan according to the present invention is used as a cleaning tool for collecting dirt and dust. [Explanation of symbols]

[0039] 1 Gripping handle 1a Handle 2 Dust collection case 3 Rotating means 4 Bottom opening 5 Top opening 6 Soft Materials 6a Edge of soft material 7 Virtual Line 8. Broom 8a Broomstick 8b Broom handle 8c Handle joint 8d Locking ring 9 Foundation 9a Base connection part 10 Dustpan 11 Cleaning brush 12 Locking holder 13 Pressing member 13a Convex part 14 Receiving member 14a, 14b Recess 15 Shaft member 16 Lowest point 17 Spring 21 Bottom plate 22 Side Panel 22a Corner 22b Edge 22c upper edge 23 Tabletop 23a Edge of tabletop 23b Recess in top plate 23c Opening edge 23d Guidance wall X, Y Virtual Line Z corner

Claims

1. A substantially rod-shaped grip handle; a dust collection case including a substantially flat bottom plate, side plates standing on both side ends and a rear end of the bottom plate, and a top plate extending from the side plates so as to cover an upper rear portion of the bottom plate; a rotating means for rotatably connecting an end of the handle and a top plate of the dust collection case; In a dustpan having The dust collection case has a lower opening formed by the bottom plate and a portion of the side plate, and an upper opening formed by the top plate and a portion of the side plate, The dust collection case can be transformed into a storage mode in which the dust collection case can stand on its own with the lower opening side of the dust collection case facing downward and abutting against the floor surface with the handle standing in a direction substantially perpendicular to the floor surface, and into a dust collection mode in which the dust collection case can be abutted against the floor surface with the bottom plate side of the dust collection case facing downward, A dustpan to which a broom having a handle and a cleaning brush provided at a lower end of the handle can be detached in the storage mode, When the broom is stored in the storage mode, the cleaning brush is not visible when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the side panels standing from both side ends of the bottom panel of the dust collection case.

2. A substantially rod-shaped grip handle; a dust collection case including a substantially flat bottom plate, side plates standing on both side ends and a rear end of the bottom plate, and a top plate extending from the side plates so as to cover an upper rear portion of the bottom plate; a rotating means for rotatably connecting an end of the handle and a top plate of the dust collection case; In a dustpan having The dust collection case has a lower opening formed by the bottom plate and a portion of the side plate, and an upper opening formed by the top plate and a portion of the side plate, The dust collection case can be transformed into a storage mode in which the dust collection case can be brought into contact with the floor surface with the lower opening side of the dust collection case facing downward with the handle standing in a direction substantially perpendicular to the floor surface, and into a dust collection mode in which the dust collection case can be brought into contact with the floor surface with the bottom plate side of the dust collection case facing downward, The rotating means includes a pressing member biased to protrude in the axial direction of the grip handle, a receiving member formed on the outer surface of the top plate of the dust collection case and having two or more recesses that engage with the pressing member, and an axis member connecting the grip handle to the receiving member so as to be capable of reciprocating rotation therebetween, the handle can be rotated back and forth in an approximately vertical upward direction and an approximately parallel backward direction with respect to a plane of the bottom plate of the dust-collecting case, and the lowest point of the recess of the receiving member is formed closer to the front side than an imaginary line drawn vertically upward from the axial center of the shaft member to the plane of the bottom plate of the dust-collecting case, and is also formed closer to the lower side than an imaginary line drawn parallel backward from the axial center of the shaft member to the plane of the bottom plate of the dust-collecting case.

3. A substantially rod-shaped grip handle; a dust collection case including a substantially flat bottom plate, side plates standing on both side ends and a rear end of the bottom plate, and a top plate extending from the side plates so as to cover an upper rear portion of the bottom plate; a rotating means for rotatably connecting an end of the handle and a top plate of the dust collection case; In a dustpan having The dust collection case has a lower opening formed by the bottom plate and a portion of the side plate, and an upper opening formed by the top plate and a portion of the side plate, The dust collection case can be transformed into a storage mode in which the dust collection case can be brought into contact with the floor surface with the lower opening side of the dust collection case facing downward with the handle standing in a direction substantially perpendicular to the floor surface, and into a dust collection mode in which the dust collection case can be brought into contact with the floor surface with the bottom plate side of the dust collection case facing downward, A dustpan to which a broom having a handle and a cleaning brush provided at a lower end of the handle can be detached in the storage mode, A recess capable of accommodating a part of the handle of the broom is formed on the outer surface of the top plate of the dust collection case, In the storage mode, an opening edge of the top plate is formed to be substantially parallel to a floor surface, and the opening edge constitutes a guide wall that guides the cleaning brush of the broom into the dust collection case.

4. The dustpan according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the dustpan can be transformed into a storage mode and a dust collection mode by a user operating a grip handle.

5. 4. The dustpan according to claim 1, wherein the bottom plate of the dust-collecting case has a soft member at a front end portion, and in the storage mode, the soft member does not abut on a floor surface.

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