dustpan

Abstract

To provide a dustpan with excellent usability by devising a whole structure.SOLUTION: A dustpan A1 comprises: a handle 1; a flexible first bar-shaped frame 2 where a first end part 21 and a second end part 22 are included and the first end part 21 is attached to the handle 1; a flexible second bar-shaped frame 3 where a third end part 31 and a fourth end part 32 are included and the third end part 31 is attached to the handle 1; and a base body 4 attached to the second end part 22. The fourth end part 32 can be attached to the base body 4. The first bar-shaped frame 2, the second bar-shaped frame 3, and the base body 4 form an annular shape in a state where the fourth end part 32 is attached to the base body 4.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a dustpan, and more particularly to a dustpan that uses an annular frame to hold a garbage bag. [Background technology]

[0002] An example of a dustpan that uses a frame to hold a garbage bag is described in Patent Document 1. The dustpan described in Patent Document 1 includes a handle and a ring-shaped frame. A substantially horizontal sweeping section (base body) is provided at the bottom of the frame. Multiple clampers (clip members) are arranged at appropriate locations on the frame. When using this dustpan, the multiple clampers clamp the periphery of the opening of the garbage bag, causing the sweeping section to assume a position along the ground. This causes the garbage bag to assume a position along the ground with its opening wide open, allowing fallen leaves and other garbage to be efficiently swept into the garbage bag. The garbage bag containing garbage can be removed by opening the clampers, and the opening can be closed and disposed of as is.

[0003] In the conventional dustpan described in Patent Document 1, the frame is flexible and is a single, long frame that forms a ring shape as a whole. The sweeping section is cylindrical, and the frame is inserted into the sweeping section, with both ends of the frame fixed to the handle. Conventional dustpans with the above configuration are always handled with the frame in a ring shape. Therefore, the dustpan as a whole is bulky, requiring a large display space when sold and incurring high transportation costs. Furthermore, when the frame is inserted into the cylindrical sweeping section, the sweeping section may move in the longitudinal direction of the frame, leaving room for improvement in usability. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Design Registration No. 1180556 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The present invention was conceived under these circumstances, and its main object is to provide a dustpan that is easy to use by devising an overall structure. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides the following technical solutions.

[0007] The dustpan provided by the present invention comprises a handle, a first rod-shaped frame having a first end and a second end, the first end being attached to the handle and being flexible, a second rod-shaped frame having a third end and a fourth end, the third end being attached to the handle and being flexible, and a base body attached to the second end, wherein the fourth end is attachable to the base body, and when the fourth end is attached to the base body, the first rod-shaped frame, the second rod-shaped frame and the base body form a ring.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the first rod-shaped frame and the second rod-shaped frame extend in the same direction adjacent to or close to each other in a natural state when the fourth end is not attached to the base body.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the base body includes a first member and a second member, and when the first member and the second member are in a first state with the fourth end disposed therebetween, the fourth end is attached to the base body.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, one of the fourth end and the first member has a recess, and the other has a protrusion that can fit into the recess, and when the first member and the second member are in the first state, the protrusion fits into the recess, preventing relative movement between the fourth end and the first member.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the first member extends in a first direction and has a fifth end and a sixth end located on one side and the other side of the first direction, and the second member is capable of sliding along the first direction while engaging with the first member by moving from the fifth end side to the other side of the first direction while separated from the first member, and is provided with a locking mechanism that prevents the second member from sliding relative to the first member when the first member and the second member are in the first state.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the base body includes a third member, and the base body is attached to the second end with the second end sandwiched between the sixth end of the first member and the third member.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, each of the first rod-shaped frame and the second rod-shaped frame is provided with a clip member for clamping a garbage bag.

[0014] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a dustpan according to the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a front view of the dustpan shown in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. 2. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG. 2. [Figure 5] FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line VV in FIG. 2. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line VI-VI in FIG. 2. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII in FIG. 2. [Figure 8] 2 is a partial perspective view of the dustpan shown in FIG. 1, seen from the bottom side. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of the dustpan shown in FIG. 1 in use. [Figure 10] 2 is a front view showing the dustpan shown in FIG. 1 in a state before assembly. [Figure 11] 2 is a right side view showing the dustpan shown in FIG. 1 in a state before assembly. [Figure 12] 2 is a perspective view illustrating an assembly procedure for the dustpan shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 13] 2 is a perspective view illustrating an assembly procedure for the dustpan shown in FIG. 1. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0017] 1 to 11 show an example of a dustpan according to the present invention. The dustpan A1 of this embodiment comprises a handle 1, a first rod-shaped frame 2, a second rod-shaped frame 3, a base body 4, and a plurality of clip members 5. As will be described in detail below, the dustpan A1 of this embodiment is configured in a ring shape as a whole and is ready for use when the second rod-shaped frame 3 and the base body 4 are assembled. FIGS. 1 and 2 show the state after the second rod-shaped frame 3 and the base body 4 have been assembled, while FIGS. 10 and 11 show the state before the second rod-shaped frame 3 and the base body 4 have been assembled. In the following description, the up-down direction is generally defined based on the configuration of the dustpan A1 shown in FIG. 1.

[0018] The handle 1 is the part that the user grips with their hand. The first rod-shaped frame 2 and the second rod-shaped frame 3 are both flexible and attached to the handle 1. The handle 1 is made of a synthetic resin material such as polypropylene, and has recesses into which the ends of the first rod-shaped frame 2 and the second rod-shaped frame 3 (first end 21 and third end 31, which will be described later) are inserted.

[0019] The first rod-shaped frame 2 has a substantially uniform cross section and extends in an elongated shape. As shown in FIGS. 2, 7, 10, etc., the first rod-shaped frame 2 has a first end portion 21, a second end portion 22, and a rail protrusion 23. The first end portion 21 and the second end portion 22 are located at both longitudinal ends of the first rod-shaped frame 2. The first rod-shaped frame 2 is made of a synthetic resin material, such as rigid polyvinyl chloride resin, and has appropriate flexibility and rigidity. The first end portion 21 is attached to the handle 1 by being inserted into a recess in the handle 1 (see FIGS. 2 and 10). The second end portion 22 is attached to the base body 4. As shown in FIG. 6, a through-hole 24 is formed at an appropriate position in the second end portion 22, penetrating the thickness direction. As shown in FIG. 7, the rail protrusion 23 protrudes in the thickness direction of the first rod-shaped frame 2 (left and right direction in the figure). In this embodiment, a pair of rail protrusions 23 is provided along substantially the entire length of the first rod-shaped frame 2. As shown in FIG. 10, the first rod-shaped frame 2 is rod-shaped and extends in a fixed direction (vertical direction in the figure) before the second rod-shaped frame 3 and the base body 4 are assembled (natural state).

[0020] The second rod-shaped frame 3 has a substantially uniform cross section and extends in an elongated shape. As shown in FIGS. 2, 7, 10, etc., the second rod-shaped frame 3 has a third end 31, a fourth end 32, and a rail projection 33. The third end 31 and the fourth end 32 are located at both longitudinal ends of the second rod-shaped frame 3. The second rod-shaped frame 3 is made of a synthetic resin material, such as rigid polyvinyl chloride resin, and has appropriate flexibility and rigidity. The third end 31 is attached to the handle 1 by being inserted into a recess in the handle 1 (see FIGS. 2 and 10). A pin (not shown) is commonly inserted through the handle 1, the first end 21 of the first rod-shaped frame 2, and the third end 31 of the second rod-shaped frame 3, preventing the first end 21 and the third end 31 from falling off the handle 1. The fourth end 32 can be attached to the base body 4. 1 to 8 show the state after the second rod-shaped frame 3 and the base body 4 have been assembled, with the fourth end portion 32 attached to the base body 4. As shown in FIG. 6, a through-hole 34 is formed at an appropriate position of the fourth end portion 32, penetrating in the thickness direction. As shown in FIG. 7, the rail protrusion 33 protrudes in the thickness direction of the second rod-shaped frame 3 (left-right direction in the figure). In this embodiment, a pair of rail protrusions 33 is provided over substantially the entire length of the second rod-shaped frame 3. As shown in FIG. 10, the second rod-shaped frame 3 is rod-shaped and extends in a fixed direction (up-down direction in the figure) before the second rod-shaped frame 3 and the base body 4 are assembled (natural state).

[0021] As shown in FIG. 10 , the first rod-shaped frame 2 and the second rod-shaped frame 3 are adjacent or close to each other in their natural state when the fourth end 32 is not attached to the base body 4, and extend in the same direction (up and down in the figure). In this embodiment, the first rod-shaped frame 2 and the second rod-shaped frame 3 have substantially the same configuration. The material of the first rod-shaped frame 2 and the second rod-shaped frame 3 is not limited to the above-mentioned rigid polyvinyl chloride resin, and various materials can be selected. Furthermore, the material of the first rod-shaped frame 2 and the second rod-shaped frame 3 is not limited to synthetic resin, and may be metal, or a composite material in which a metal core is covered with synthetic resin or the like.

[0022] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 8, the base body 4 includes a first member 41, a second member 42, and a third member 43.

[0023] The first member 41 has an elongated rectangular shape extending in the first direction X as a whole. The first member 41 has a pair of inclined plates 411, a top plate 412, a pair of vertical wall portions 413, a pair of locking portions 414, a pair of vertical wall portions 416, a pair of locking portions 417, and a pair of holes 419. The top plate 412 has an elongated rectangular shape extending in the first direction X. The pair of inclined plates 411 are connected to both end edges of the top plate 412 along the first direction X, and are inclined downward as they move away from each other (see FIGS. 3 and 4). The top plate 412 and the pair of inclined plates 411 form the outer shape of the first member 41 in a plan view, and are parts that constitute the sweeping portion of the dustpan A1.

[0024] 2, 7, etc., the first member 41 also has a fifth end 41A and a sixth end 41B. The fifth end 41A is located on one side in the first direction X (the left side in the drawings), and the sixth end 41B is located on the other side in the first direction X (the right side in the drawings).

[0025] 3 to 6, pins 412a and 412b are provided at appropriate positions on the top plate 412. The pins 412a and 412b each protrude downward from the underside of the top plate 412. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the pin 412a is located on one side of the first direction X (the left side in the drawings), and the pin 412b is located on the other side of the first direction X (the right side in the drawings).

[0026] As shown in Figures 3, 5, 6, etc., the pair of vertical wall portions 413 extend downward from near both ends in the short side direction of the top plate 412 and extend along the first direction X. The pair of vertical wall portions 413 are provided in the first member 41 in a range from one side end in the first direction X (the left end in Figures 5 and 6) to near the center in the first direction X. As shown in Figures 3, 5, etc., the pair of locking portions 414 extend outward in the short side direction of the first member 41 from the lower end of each of the pair of vertical wall portions 413 and extend along the first direction X. The pair of locking portions 414 are provided in the first member 41 in a range from one side end in the first direction X to near the center in the first direction X.

[0027] The vertical dimension of each vertical wall portion 413 is greater than the thickness of the second rod-shaped frame 3 (fourth end portion 32) (see FIG. 3). The distance between the pair of vertical wall portions 413 in the short-side direction of the first member 41 is greater than the dimension of the second rod-shaped frame 3 (fourth end portion 32) in the width direction (left-right direction in FIG. 3). This makes it possible to accommodate the fourth end portion 32 in the space surrounded by the top plate 412 and the pair of vertical wall portions 413. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3, 6, etc., when the fourth end portion 32 is accommodated in the space surrounded by the top plate 412 and the pair of vertical wall portions 413, the pin 412a of the top plate 412 (first member 41) is fitted into the through-hole 34 of the fourth end portion 32.

[0028] 5, each locking portion 414 is formed with a guide surface 414a and a recessed groove 414b. The guide surface 414a is formed at one end of the locking portion 414 in the first direction X (the left end in the figure), and is a tapered surface whose dimension in the short direction of the first member 41 (the up-down direction in the figure) decreases toward the one end in the first direction X. The recessed groove 414b is formed in the locking portion 414 near one end in the first direction X (toward the left end in the figure), and has a shape that is cut out in the short direction of the first member 41 (the up-down direction in the figure). The pair of vertical wall portions 413 and the pair of locking portions 414 are portions for engaging the second member 42 with the first member 41.

[0029] As shown in Figures 4 to 6, etc., the pair of vertical wall portions 416 extend downward from near both ends in the short side direction of the top plate 412 and extend along the first direction X. The pair of vertical wall portions 416 are provided in the first member 41 in a range from the other end in the first direction X (the right end in Figures 5 and 6) to near the center in the first direction X. As shown in Figures 4, 5, etc., the pair of locking portions 417 extend from the lower end of each of the pair of vertical wall portions 416 outward in the short side direction of the first member 41 and extend along the first direction X. The pair of locking portions 417 are provided in the first member 41 in a range from the other end in the first direction X to near the center in the first direction X.

[0030] The vertical dimension of each vertical wall portion 416 is greater than the thickness of the first rod-shaped frame 2 (second end portion 22) (see FIG. 4). The distance between the pair of vertical wall portions 416 in the short-side direction of the first member 41 is greater than the dimension of the first rod-shaped frame 2 (second end portion 22) in the width direction (left-right direction in FIG. 4). This makes it possible to accommodate the second end portion 22 in the space surrounded by the top plate 412 and the pair of vertical wall portions 416. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4, 6, etc., when the second end portion 22 is accommodated in the space surrounded by the top plate 412 and the pair of vertical wall portions 416, the pin 412b of the top plate 412 (first member 41) is fitted into the through-hole 24 of the second end portion 22.

[0031] 5, each locking portion 417 is formed with a guide surface 417a and a recessed groove 417b. The guide surface 417a is formed at the other end of the locking portion 417 in the first direction X (the right end in the figure), and is a tapered surface whose dimension in the short-side direction of the first member 41 (the up-down direction in the figure) decreases toward the other end in the first direction X. The recessed groove 417b is formed in the locking portion 417 near the other end in the first direction X (toward the right end in the figure), and is shaped like a notch in the short-side direction of the first member 41 (the up-down direction in the figure). The pair of vertical wall portions 416 and the pair of locking portions 417 are portions for engaging the third member 43 with the first member 41.

[0032] 1, 7, etc., a pair of holes 419 are formed in the top plate 412 and penetrate the top plate 412 in the thickness direction. The pair of holes 419 are provided near the center of the top plate 412 in the first direction X, and are spaced apart in the first direction X. As shown in FIG. 7, the fourth end 32 is disposed below the hole 419 on the left side in the figure, and the second end 22 is disposed below the hole 419 on the right side in the figure. The first member 41 configured as described above is made of a synthetic resin material such as ASA resin (acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate copolymer), and is integrally formed from the synthetic resin material.

[0033] 3, 5, 6, 8, etc., the second member 42 is disposed so as to overlap one side (the left side in FIGS. 5 and 8) of the first member 41 in the first direction X when viewed in the up-down direction. In this embodiment, the second member 42 has a main plate portion 421, a pair of upright walls 422, and a pair of locking portions 423.

[0034] The main plate portion 421 has a generally elongated rectangular shape with the longitudinal direction being the first direction X, and overlaps with the fifth end portion 41A of the first member 41 when viewed in the up-down direction. As shown in FIG. 3, the pair of upright walls 422 extend upward from the main plate portion 421. The pair of upright walls 422 are spaced apart in the short-side direction of the main plate portion 421 (the left-right direction in FIG. 3), and each extends along the first direction X. As shown in FIGS. 3, 5, and 6, the pair of upright walls 422 sandwich the pair of vertical wall portions 413 of the first member 41 in the short-side direction of the first member 41. The pair of upright walls 422 is provided over substantially the entire length of the second member 42 in the first direction X. 3 and 6, the pair of locking portions 423 extend inward in the short-side direction of the second member 42 from the upper ends of the pair of upright walls 422, and also extend along the first direction X. The pair of locking portions 423 are provided over substantially the entire length of the second member 42 in the first direction X.

[0035] 3, the pair of locking portions 423 overlap with the pair of locking portions 414 of the first member 41, respectively, when viewed in the up-down direction. As a result, by moving the second member 42 (the pair of upright walls 422 and the pair of locking portions 423) from the fifth end portion 41A side toward the other side in the first direction X while separated from the first member 41, the second member 42 can slide along the first direction X while engaging with the first member 41 (the pair of vertical wall portions 413 and the pair of locking portions 414). Furthermore, the pair of locking portions 414 of the first member 41 and the pair of locking portions 423 of the second member 42 abut against each other, preventing the second member 42 from falling off downward from the first member 41.

[0036] 3, 6, etc., when the fourth end 32 is attached to the base body 4, the fourth end 32 of the second rod-shaped frame 3 is positioned between the first member 41 and the second member 42 (first state). When the first member 41 and the second member 42 are in the state (first state) where the fourth end 32 is positioned therebetween, the pin 412a of the first member 41 fits into the through-hole 34 of the fourth end 32, preventing relative movement between the fourth end 32 and the first member 41 in the first direction X. Here, the through-hole 34 of the fourth end 32 corresponds to an example of a recess in the present invention, and the pin 412a of the first member 41 corresponds to an example of a protrusion in the present invention.

[0037] As shown in FIG. 5 , each upright wall 422 is provided with a locking protrusion 424. The locking protrusion 424 protrudes from the upright wall 422 inward in the short-side direction of the second member 42 (vertical direction in the figure). When the fourth end portion 32 is attached to the base body 4 and the first member 41 and the second member 42 are in a state (first state) in which the fourth end portion 32 is disposed therebetween, the locking protrusion 424 fits into the recessed groove 414b. This prevents the second member 42 from sliding in the first direction X relative to the first member 41 when the first member 41 and the second member 42 are in a state (first state) in which the fourth end portion 32 is disposed therebetween. The recessed groove 414b of the first member 41 and the locking protrusion 424 of the second member 42 correspond to an example of a locking mechanism of the present invention.

[0038] In this embodiment, the locking projection 424 has an inclined surface 424a and a stopper surface 424b. The dimension of the inclined surface 424a in the short direction of the first member 41 (the up-down direction in the drawing) increases toward one side in the first direction X (the left side in FIG. 5). The stopper surface 424b is located at one end of the locking projection 424 in the first direction X and is an end surface facing that side in the first direction X. When the second member 42 is attached to the first member 41, the inclined surface 424a abuts against the guide surface 414a of the locking portion 414 and passes through the guide surface 414a, whereby the locking projection 424 fits into the recessed groove 414b.

[0039] The second member 42 is made of a synthetic resin material such as polypropylene and is integrally formed from the synthetic resin material. When the fourth end 32 is disposed between the first member 41 and the second member 42 and the locking projection 424 is fitted into the recessed groove 414b, the second member 42 cannot be separated even if a user applies force in a direction to separate the second member 42 from the first member 41 (to one side in the first direction X). In this case, the second rod-shaped frame 3 (fourth end 32) is inseparably attached to the base body 4. Alternatively, by adjusting the dimensions of the locking projection 424 and the recessed groove 414b and the hardness of the second member 42, the second member 42 may be separated by applying a predetermined force in a direction to separate the second member 42 from the first member 41 (to one side in the first direction X) when the locking projection 424 is fitted into the recessed groove 414b. In this case, the second rod-shaped frame 3 (fourth end 32) is detachably attached to the base body 4.

[0040] 4, 5, 6, 8, etc., the third member 43 is disposed so as to overlap with the other side of the first member 41 in the first direction X (the right side in FIGS. 5 and 8) when viewed in the up-down direction. In this embodiment, the third member 43 has a main plate portion 431, a pair of upright walls 432, and a pair of locking portions 433.

[0041] The main plate portion 431 has a generally elongated rectangular shape with the longitudinal direction being the first direction X, and overlaps with the sixth end portion 41B of the first member 41 when viewed in the up-down direction. As shown in FIG. 4, the pair of upright walls 432 extend upward from the main plate portion 431. The pair of upright walls 432 are spaced apart in the short-side direction of the main plate portion 431 (the left-right direction in FIG. 4), and each extends along the first direction X. As shown in FIGS. 4, 5, and 6, the pair of upright walls 432 sandwich the pair of vertical wall portions 416 of the first member 41 in the short-side direction of the first member 41. The pair of upright walls 432 is provided over substantially the entire length of the third member 43 in the first direction X. 4 and 6, the pair of locking portions 433 extend inward in the short-side direction of the third member 43 from the upper ends of the pair of standing walls 432, and also extend along the first direction X. The pair of locking portions 433 are provided over substantially the entire length of the third member 43 in the first direction X.

[0042] 4, the pair of locking portions 433 overlap with the pair of locking portions 417 of the first member 41, respectively, when viewed in the up-down direction. As a result, by moving the third member 43 (the pair of upright walls 432 and the pair of locking portions 433) from the sixth end portion 41B side toward one side in the first direction X while separated from the first member 41, the third member 43 can slide along the first direction X while engaging with the first member 41 (the pair of vertical wall portions 416 and the pair of locking portions 417). Furthermore, the pair of locking portions 417 of the first member 41 and the pair of locking portions 433 of the third member 43 abut against each other, preventing the third member 43 from falling off downward from the first member 41.

[0043] 4, 6, etc., the base body 4 is attached to the second end 22 of the first rod-shaped frame 2 in a state where the second end 22 is sandwiched between the sixth end 41B of the first member 41 and the third member 43. With the base body 4 attached to the second end 22, the pin 412b of the first member 41 fits into the through-hole 24 of the second end 22, preventing relative movement between the second end 22 and the first member 41 in the first direction X.

[0044] 5, each upright wall 432 is provided with a locking protrusion 434. The locking protrusion 434 protrudes from the upright wall 432 inward in the short-side direction of the third member 43 (the vertical direction in the figure). When the base body 4 is attached to the second end portion 22 and the second end portion 22 is sandwiched between the first member 41 and the third member 43, the locking protrusion 434 fits into the recessed groove 417b. This prevents the third member 43 from sliding in the first direction X relative to the first member 41 when the second end portion 22 is sandwiched between the first member 41 and the third member 43.

[0045] In this embodiment, the locking projection 434 has an inclined surface 434a and a stopper surface 434b. The dimension of the inclined surface 434a in the short direction of the first member 41 (the up-down direction in the drawing) increases toward the other side in the first direction X (the right side in FIG. 5). The stopper surface 434b is located at the other end of the locking projection 434 in the first direction X and is an end surface facing the other side in the first direction X. When the third member 43 is attached to the first member 41, the inclined surface 434a abuts against the guide surface 417a of the locking portion 417 and passes through the guide surface 417a, whereby the locking projection 434 fits into the recessed groove 417b.

[0046] The third member 43 is made of a synthetic resin material such as polypropylene and is integrally formed from the synthetic resin material. When the second end 22 is sandwiched between the first member 41 and the third member 43 and the locking protrusion 434 is fitted into the recessed groove 417b, the third member 43 cannot be separated even if a user applies force in a direction to separate the third member 43 from the first member 41 (toward the other side in the first direction X). In this case, the base body 4 is inseparably attached to the first rod-shaped frame 2 (second end 22). Alternatively, by adjusting the dimensions of the locking protrusion 434 and the recessed groove 417b and the hardness of the third member 43, the third member 43 may be separated by applying a predetermined force in a direction to separate the third member 43 from the first member 41 (toward the other side in the first direction X) when the locking protrusion 434 is fitted into the recessed groove 417b. In this case, the base body is detachably attached to the first rod-shaped frame 2 (second end portion 22).

[0047] The clip members 5 are used to clamp garbage bags, and are provided on both the first rod-shaped frame 2 and the second rod-shaped frame 3. In this embodiment, two clip members 5 are provided on each of the first rod-shaped frame 2 and the second rod-shaped frame 3.

[0048] As shown in FIG. 7 , the clip member 5 includes a base 51, a movable piece 52, and a hinge 53. The base 51 is cylindrical and has a rail groove 511 and a locking projection 512. The clip member 5 is attached to the first rod-shaped frame 2 (second rod-shaped frame 3) with the first rod-shaped frame 2 (second rod-shaped frame 3) inserted through the base 51. The rail grooves 511 are provided in pairs, and a pair of rail protrusions 23 (a pair of rail protrusions 33) of the first rod-shaped frame 2 (second rod-shaped frame 3) fit into the pair of rail grooves 511. With this structure, each clip member 5 can be repositioned along the longitudinal direction of the first rod-shaped frame 2 (second rod-shaped frame 3) while maintaining a predetermined posture.

[0049] The movable piece 52 has a knob portion 521 and a locking hole 522. The movable piece 52 is connected to the base portion 51 via a hinge portion 53. The movable piece 52 can be in a closed state where it overlaps the base portion 51, and an open state (shown by a virtual line in FIG. 7) where it is separated from the base portion 51. When the movable piece 52 is in the closed state, the locking protrusion 512 of the base portion 51 is fitted into the locking hole 522 of the movable piece 52. When the movable piece 52 is in the closed state, the movable piece 52 can be put into an open state by applying a predetermined operating force.

[0050] As shown in FIG. 9, when using the dustpan A1 of this embodiment, the peripheral edge of the opening of the garbage bag Tb is clamped between the base 51 and the movable piece 52 of each of the multiple clip members 5. Then, the top plate 412 and the pair of inclined plates 411, which correspond to the sweeping portion, are positioned so that they are flush with the ground. This causes the garbage bag Tb to be positioned so that its opening is wide and flush with the ground, allowing fallen leaves and other debris to be efficiently swept into the garbage bag Tb. The garbage bag Tb containing the debris can be removed by opening the clip members 5, and the opening can be closed for disposal.

[0051] Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described.

[0052] The dustpan A1 of this embodiment comprises a handle 1, a first rod-shaped frame 2 and a second rod-shaped frame 3, each of which is flexible, and a base body 4. A first end 21 of the first rod-shaped frame 2 and a third end 31 of the second rod-shaped frame 3 are attached to the handle 1. The base body 4 is attached to a second end 22 of the first rod-shaped frame 2. A fourth end 32 of the second rod-shaped frame 3 can be attached to the base body 4, and with the fourth end 32 attached to the base body 4, the first rod-shaped frame 2, the second rod-shaped frame 3, and the base body 4 form a ring shape (see FIGS. 1 and 2). In this way, by constructing a flexible frame from two components (the first rod-shaped frame 2 and the second rod-shaped frame 3), attaching the base body 4 to the first rod-shaped frame 2 in advance, and allowing the fourth end 32 of the second rod-shaped frame 3 to be attached to the base body 4, the dustpan A1 occupies a smaller space before the second rod-shaped frame 3 and the base body 4 are assembled, as shown in Figures 10 and 11 . This allows the dustpan A1 to be displayed in a smaller space when sold. This also reduces the transportation cost of the dustpan A1 and makes it easier to use. In this specification, the phrase "with the fourth end 32 attached to the base body 4, the first rod-shaped frame 2, the second rod-shaped frame 3, and the base body 4 form a 'ring'" means that the first rod-shaped frame 2, the second rod-shaped frame 3, and the base body 4 form a closed shape that can be traced in a circle. Therefore, the range of the "annular" shape in the present invention is not limited to a circular shape, but may be a substantially triangular shape as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, or may be any other shape.

[0053] In their natural state, when the fourth end 32 is not attached to the base body 4, the first rod-shaped frame 2 and the second rod-shaped frame 3 are adjacent to or close to each other and extend in the same direction (see FIGS. 10 and 11). This configuration is preferable in terms of reducing the space occupied by the dustpan A1 before the second rod-shaped frame 3 and the base body 4 are assembled.

[0054] When assembling the second rod-shaped frame 3 and the base body 4, as shown in Figures 12 and 13, the first rod-shaped frame 2 and the second rod-shaped frame 3 are bent and the fourth end 32 of the second rod-shaped frame 3 is placed in an appropriate position on the first member 41 of the base body 4. Next, while the second member 42 is separated from the first member 41, it is moved from the fifth end 41A side to the other side in the first direction X and slid along the first direction X while engaging with the first member 41. Then, with the fourth end 32 placed between the first member 41 and the second member 42, the fourth end 32 is attached to the base body 4.

[0055] In the dustpan A1, when the first member 41 and the second member 42 are in a state (first state) in which the fourth end 32 is disposed therebetween, the pin 412a (protrusion) of the first member 41 fits into the through-hole 34 (recess) of the fourth end 32, preventing relative movement in the first direction X between the fourth end 32 and the first member 41. This configuration prevents the base body 4 (first member 41), which functions as a sweeping portion, from unduly shifting in the longitudinal direction of the second rod-shaped frame 3, improving usability. While the present embodiment provides the through-hole 34 (recess) in the fourth end 32 and the pin 412a (protrusion) in the first member 41, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first member 41 may be provided with a through-hole (recess) and the fourth end 32 may be provided with a pin (protrusion) that fits into the through-hole. Furthermore, the configuration of the recessed portion and the protruding portion is not limited to a through hole and a pin fitted into the through hole, but may be, for example, a configuration in which a protrusion (protruding portion) is fitted into a recessed portion (recess).

[0056] When the first member 41 and the second member 42 are in a state (first state) in which the fourth end 32 is disposed therebetween, the locking projection 424 fits into the recessed groove 414b, preventing the second member 42 from sliding in the first direction X relative to the first member 41. With the dustpan A1 configured as described above, the fourth end 32 can be easily attached to the base body 4, and the state in which the fourth end 32 is attached to the base body 4 is properly maintained, making it easy to use.

[0057] While specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the concept of the invention. The specific shapes and materials of the parts of the dustpan according to the present invention are not limited to the above-described embodiments.

[0058] In the above embodiment, as an example of the configuration of the locking mechanism, the first member 41 is provided with a recessed groove 414b, and the second member 42 is provided with a locking protrusion 424 that fits into the recessed groove 414b. However, this is not limited to this. For example, the second member may be provided with a recessed groove, and the first member may be provided with a locking protrusion that fits into the recessed groove. Furthermore, the specific structure of the locking mechanism is not limited to the structure in which the locking protrusion fits into the recessed groove as in the above embodiment, and various other configurations are possible. For example, one of the first member and the second member may be provided with an elastically deformable locking piece, and the other may be provided with an engaged portion with which the locking piece can engage. This may enable switching between a state in which the locking piece and the engaged portion engage to prevent the second member from sliding relative to the first member, and a state in which the locking piece elastically deforms to release the engagement with the engaged portion, allowing the second member to slide relative to the first member.

[0059] The attachment structure of the second rod-shaped frame 3 (fourth end 32) to the base body 4 is not limited to the structure of the above embodiment, and other structures such as screw fastening, adhesive fixation, press fit, etc. may be used, and the base body 4 is not limited to a configuration including the first member 41 and the second member 42. Furthermore, the attachment structure of the base body 4 to the first rod-shaped frame 2 (second end 22) is not limited to the above embodiment, and various structures such as screw fastening, adhesive fixation, press fit, etc. may be used. [Explanation of symbols]

[0060] A1 dustpan 1 pattern 2. First rod frame 21 First end 22 Second end 23 Rail protrusion 24 through holes 3 Second rod frame 31 Third end 32 4th end 33 Rail protrusion 34 Through hole (recess) 4 Base body 41 First member 41A 5th end 41B 6th end 411 Inclined plate 412 Top plate 412a Pin (protruding part) 412b pin 413 Vertical wall section 414 Locking part 414a Guide surface 414b Groove (locking mechanism) 416 Vertical wall section 417 Locking part 417a Guide surface 417b Groove 419 hole 42 Second member 421 Main plate part 422 Standing wall 423 Locking part 424 Locking protrusion (locking mechanism) 424a Slope 424b Stopper surface 43 Third member 431 Main plate part 432 Standing wall 433 Locking part 434 Locking protrusion 434a Slope 434b Stopper surface 5 Clip member 51 Base 511 Rail groove 512 Locking protrusion 52 Movable piece 521 Knob 522 Locking hole 53 Hinge part Tb garbage bag X 1st direction

Claims

1. The pattern and a first rod-shaped frame having a first end and a second end, the first end being attached to the handle, and having flexibility; a second rod-shaped frame having a third end and a fourth end, the third end being attached to the handle, and having flexibility; a base body attached to the second end, the fourth end is attachable to the base body; the first rod-shaped frame, the second rod-shaped frame, and the base body form an annular shape with the fourth end attached to the base body, the first rod-shaped frame and the second rod-shaped frame extend adjacent to or close to each other in the same direction in a natural state in which the fourth end portion is not attached to the base body, the base body includes a first member, a second member, and a third member; the first member extends in a first direction and has a fifth end and a sixth end located on one side and the other side in the first direction, the base body is attached to the second end portion in a state in which the second end portion is sandwiched between the sixth end portion of the first member and the third member, When the fifth end of the first member and the second member are in a first state with the fourth end disposed therebetween, the fourth end is attached to the base body.

2. a recess is provided on one of the fourth end portion and the first member, and a protrusion that can be fitted into the recess is provided on the other of the fourth end portion and the first member, The dustpan according to claim 1 , wherein when the first member and the second member are in the first state, the protrusion fits into the recess, preventing relative movement between the fourth end and the first member.

3. The second member can slide along the first direction while engaging with the first member by moving it from the fifth end side to the other side in the first direction while being separated from the first member; The dustpan of claim 2 , further comprising a locking mechanism that prevents sliding movement of the second member relative to the first member when the first member and the second member are in the first state.

4. 4. The dustpan according to claim 1, wherein each of said first rod-shaped frame and said second rod-shaped frame is provided with a clip member for holding a garbage bag.

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