Homemade scrubbing brushes and bundles of homemade scrubbing brushes

Abstract

To provide a disposable scrubber having high dirt removal performance, being environmentally friendly, and being inexpensive.SOLUTION: A self-made scrubber S can be created by forming a paper base material 10 having a rectangular shape. The base material 10 is formed with a plurality of first slits 21 and a plurality of second slits 22 in a direction orthogonal to the first slits 21. Both end portions of the base material 10 in one edge side are provided with engagement parts 31, 32 that can engage with each other.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a self - fabricable scrub brush made of paper and a bundle of such scrub brushes.

Background Art

[0002] As cleaning tools for dishes, cooking utensils, etc., various scrub brushes are used. Usually, commercially available scrub brushes exist in various sizes, but there are also products that are cut to appropriate dimensions according to the intended use.

[0003] For example, as such a product, there is a roll - type scrub brush. That is, in the roll - type scrub brush, a cutting line is provided on the cloth body of the scrub brush, and an adhesive that can be adhered only once is added to the cloth body so that it can maintain a stable shape when the cloth body is wound in a roll shape. A plurality of dot - shaped fusing lines are provided on the cloth body, thereby improving the bonding strength between the cloth body fibers, preventing fiber unraveling and separation during use, and the dot - shaped fusing lines intersect each other to form a plurality of geometric patterns. The cloth body is recessed downward at the fusing line locations, and when the cloth body is used, the frictional force is concentrated on the plurality of geometric patterns to allow dirt to enter the space recessed downward between the plurality of fusing lines, thus improving the cleaning effect (Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, since the conventional roll - type scrub brush is in a thin - sheet form, there are cases where dirt removal is not sufficient. In addition, recently, there are users who do not prefer repeated use from a hygienic perspective, so the development of inexpensive disposable scrub brushes is demanded.

[0006] This invention was made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a disposable, homemade scrubbing brush and a bundle of homemade scrubbing brushes that have high dirt removal performance, are environmentally friendly, and inexpensive. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a homemade scrubbing brush that can be made by molding a rectangular paper (cardboard) base material, characterized in that the base material has a plurality of slits formed in the same direction, and both ends of one edge of the base material have engaging portions that can engage with each other.

[0008] Here, the base material does not need to be strictly rectangular in shape; it is sufficient if it maintains a rectangular shape to the extent that it produces the desired effect. Furthermore, there are no restrictions on its size, thickness, or material, and it may be colored or patterned. However, it must be unbleached cardboard made from virgin pulp with excellent water resistance, with a thickness of 406 μm to 610 μm and a basis weight of 325 g / m². 2 ~454g / m 2 The paper size being B5 to A4 is ideal for ease of handling and for improving washability. Furthermore, using water-resistant paper or waterproof paper as the base material is preferable because it can improve durability.

[0009] The slits are provided to facilitate the molding of the base material and to break down the paper into fibers, thereby enhancing the cleaning effect. There is no set number of slits. However, the distance between slits (width of the strips) should be 2mm to 4mm, and more preferably 2.5mm to 3.5mm, because if the slits are too narrow, the paper will break easily and become too soft, and if they are too wide, it will become too hard and unsuitable for cleaning. Furthermore, each slit must be formed to extend in the same direction, but it does not necessarily have to be parallel to the edge of the base material. However, it is desirable that they be formed in a direction parallel to the edge perpendicular to the edge on which the engaging portion is provided.

[0010] Furthermore, molding refers to the process of creating a base material into a shape that performs the function of a scrubbing brush, and includes various methods such as rolling it into a cylindrical shape, bending it, forming it into a spherical shape, and combining these methods. Furthermore, the engaging portion is provided to maintain the shape of the base material after it has been molded, so that it does not revert to its original planar shape. In its simplest form, it can be a notch formed opposite to the ends on both sides of one edge. In other forms, it may be formed by protruding pieces provided on the ends on both sides of one edge and receiving grooves or the like.

[0011] With this homemade scrubbing brush, the presence of slits allows for easy molding, and the presence of engaging parts allows for the retention of its shape. Therefore, it is possible to easily form a three-dimensional cleaning tool shape from a paper base material without using tools or glue.

[0012] Furthermore, because this homemade scrubbing brush is made of paper, it can efficiently clean cookware without excessively damaging it (for example, without stripping off non-stick coatings such as fluororesin), and it can be manufactured inexpensively as an environmentally friendly product.

[0013] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a homemade scrubbing brush that can be made by molding a rectangular paper (cardboard) base material, wherein the base material includes: Parallel to the longer side Multiple (no limit on the number) first slits are formed in the same direction as the first slits, and multiple (no limit on the number) second slits are formed in the same direction as the first slits (this direction does not have to be strictly perpendicular) above or below (or on both sides) the first slits in the substrate, and one of the substrates They are positioned symmetrically opposite each other near the left and right corners of the shorter side of the square, and are configured to form a symmetrical hook shape with an L-shaped cut on the right side and a rotated L-shaped cut on the left side.having an engaging portion By engaging the aforementioned cut lines on both sides, the base material can be rolled up and then retain its shape so that it does not return to its original planar shape. It provides a self-made scrubbing brush characterized by the above.

[0014] This self-made scrubbing brush can be easily formed into a cylindrical shape by molding the base material around the direction of the second slit as the central axis, so the self-made scrubbing brush can be formed more simply.

[0015] The present invention also provides a bundle of self-made scrubbing brushes (hereinafter referred to as "this bundle of self-made scrubbing brushes") characterized in that the above self-made scrubbing brushes are laminated separably.

[0016] Here, there is no limitation on the number of self-made scrubbing brushes laminated, etc. Regarding the lamination method, it can be appropriately determined according to the form of the self-made scrubbing brush, such as the method using a belt, a string, an adhesive, etc., and the method using a fastener such as a staple, etc., as long as it can be easily separated (the mode such as removal, peeling, etc. is not limited).

[0017] According to this bundle of self-made scrubbing brushes, there are various advantages such as being convenient for providing, storing, etc. of the self-made scrubbing brushes.

Effects of the Invention

[0018] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a disposable self-made scrubbing brush and a bundle of self-made scrubbing brushes that have high dirt removal performance, are environmentally considerate, and are inexpensive.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0019] [Figure 1] It is a plan view showing the self-made scrubbing brush of the present invention. [Figure 2] (a), (b), and (c) are all explanatory views (part 1) showing the manufacturing method of the self-made scrubbing brush of the present invention. [Figure 3] (a) and (b) are both explanatory views (part 2) showing the manufacturing method of the self-made scrubbing brush of the present invention. [Figure 4] It is a perspective view showing the bundle of self-made scrubbing brushes of the present invention.

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0020] Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the self-made scrubbing brush of the present invention (hereinafter, may be referred to as "the present self-made scrubbing brush") will be described in detail while referring to the drawings. In the description based on the drawings, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same elements, and duplicate descriptions are omitted.

[0021] [[ID=,11]]

The present self-made scrubbing brush

[0022] In the region (lower side) below the first slit 21 in the base material 10, a second slit 22 is formed in a direction orthogonal to the first slit 21. The second slit 22 is formed in three rows in the width direction and a plurality of predetermined rows in the longitudinal direction in a portion excluding the peripheral edge of the base material 10. Also, the interval in the row direction (direction orthogonal to the first slit 21) of the second slit 22 is formed wider than the interval between adjacent slits of the first slit 21.

[0023] Engaging portions 31 and 32 that can engage with each other are formed on the left and right sides of one short side 13 of the base material 10 (in FIG. 1, the upper short side). These engaging portions 31 and 32 are provided to face each other at positions symmetric to the vicinity of the left and right corner portions, and are configured to form a symmetric hook shape by L-shaped cut lines 31a and 32a with the right side being L-shaped and the left side being a rotated L-shaped cut line. And by engaging the cut lines 31a and 32a on both sides, after rounding the base material 10, its shape can be maintained so as not to return to the original planar shape.

[0024] Furthermore, recesses 11a and 12a are formed near the upper short side 13 of each long side 11 and 12 of the base material 10 for forming the homemade scrubbing brush bundle T described below.

[0025] [How to make this homemade scrubbing brush (size S)] The homemade scrubbing brush S is wound cylindrically, with the orientation of the second slit 22 as the central axis, starting from the side of the short side 14 facing the engaging parts 31 and 32 (Figures 2(a) to 2(c)). Then, both ends are grasped and bent to form an annular shape, engaging the notches 31a and 32a of the left and right engaging parts 31 and 32, and forming it into a block to create a scrubbing brush shape (Figures 3(a) and 3(b)).

[0026] Furthermore, the strip-shaped portion 33 formed between the left and right engaging portions 31 and 32 serves to bundle the linear bodies formed from each of the first slits 21. Furthermore, in the above process, by moistening the surface of the base material 10 and applying force to gather it towards the center, the winding operation can be made easier.

[0027] [Effects and benefits of this homemade scrubbing brush] According to this homemade scrubbing brush S, the presence of multiple slits 21 allows for easy shaping into a spherical form, and the presence of engaging parts 31 and 32 allows for the maintenance of that shape. Therefore, it is possible to easily form a cardboard base material 10 into the shape of a three-dimensional cleaning tool without using tools or glue.

[0028] Furthermore, because this homemade scrubbing brush S is made from water-resistant paper, it is highly durable and can be used repeatedly a certain number of times. It also cleans cookware efficiently without excessively damaging it (for example, without peeling off non-stick coatings). Furthermore, because this homemade scrubbing brush S is made of paper, it can be manufactured inexpensively and can be incinerated after use, making it an environmentally friendly product.

[0029] [Homemade scrubbing brush bundle] This homemade scrubbing brush bundle T is formed by stacking multiple homemade scrubbing brushes S, and wrapping a long, narrow strip-shaped body 40 between the recesses 11a and 12a provided on the long sides 11 and 12 of each homemade scrubbing brush S. The strip-shaped body 40 is provided with a protruding piece and a receiving groove (neither shown), and is easily detachable. Therefore, the homemade scrubbing brushes S can be easily separated by removing the strip-shaped body 40. Reference numeral 40a indicates a protruding piece provided on the strip-shaped body 40 for the purpose of hanging it on a hook when displayed (Figure 4).

[0030] This homemade scrubbing brush bundle T allows for the individual homemade scrubbing brushes S to be detached and used as needed. Therefore, this homemade scrubbing brush bundle T offers various advantages, such as making it convenient for providing and storing the homemade scrubbing brushes S.

[0031] The above describes an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but each invention is not limited to this embodiment. The minimum necessary components are illustrated for each invention, and additional components may be added as long as they do not hinder the effects of the present invention. Furthermore, as stated above, there are no restrictions on the form of the various components related to this homemade scrubbing brush and this homemade scrubbing brush bundle; the most optimal components can be adopted. In the above embodiment, the homemade scrubbing brush was constructed to have both a first slit and a second slit, but it is also possible to construct a homemade scrubbing brush with only a first slit. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0032] S Homemade scrubbing brush T Homemade scrubbing brush bundle 10 Base material 11,12 Long side 11a, 12a, recess 13, 14 Short side 21. First Slit 22 Second Slit 31,32 Engaging parts 31a,32a Cut line 40. Band-shaped body

Claims

1. A homemade scrubbing brush that can be made by molding a rectangular paper base material, The substrate has a plurality of first slits parallel to the long side, and a plurality of second slits perpendicular to the first slits, located above or below the first slits in the substrate. A homemade scrubbing brush characterized by having engaging parts provided symmetrically opposite each other near the left and right corners of one short side of the base material, with the right side having an L-shaped cut line and the left side having a rotated L-shaped cut line, forming a symmetrical hook shape, and by engaging the cut lines on both sides, the base material can be rolled up and then retain its shape so that it does not return to its original planar shape.

2. A bundle of homemade scrubbing brushes, characterized in that the homemade scrubbing brushes described in claim 1 are stacked in a separable manner.

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