Waste receptacle holder

Abstract

To provide a waste collection holder that allows for easy and reliable attachment and removal of waste collection components such as nets. [Solution] A garbage catcher holder capable of holding a garbage catcher member that receives garbage discharged from a drain, comprising an inner holding member 2 that can be positioned inside the garbage catcher member and an outer holding member 3 that can be positioned outside the garbage catcher member, wherein the garbage catcher member can be held by the inner holding member and the outer holding member. The inner holding member has a columnar and hollow body extending in a predetermined direction and an installation portion located at one end of the body for installing the garbage catcher holder at the drain, and the outer holding member is engageable with the body of the inner holding member, and the garbage catcher member can be clamped by the inner holding member and the outer holding member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a device for holding a dust receiving member such as a net that is attached to a drain outlet of a kitchen sink, washbasin, bathroom, etc. and receives dust contained in the drainage.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, basket-shaped or frame-shaped products have been proposed as dust receivers attached to drain outlets, but there has been room for improvement in terms of the labor required for attaching and detaching a dust receiving member such as a net and the ease of cleaning. As a prior art document, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2025-009278 discloses a dust capturing member holder that couples a dust capturing member (net) to a mounting portion by magnetic force.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The present disclosure aims to provide a dust receiving holder that can easily and reliably attach and detach a dust receiving member such as a net.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, for example, the following configuration is adopted. A dust receiving holder capable of holding a dust receiving member that receives dust discharged from a drain outlet, an inner holding member that can be positioned inside the dust receiving member, and an outer holding member that can be positioned outside the dust receiving member, comprising: the dust receiving member can be held by the inner holding member and the outer holding member. Waste receptacle holder.

[0006] The inner retaining member is A columnar, hollow body extending in a predetermined direction, Located at one end of the main body, there is an installation part for installing the waste collection holder into the drain opening. It has, The outer retaining member is engageable with the main body of the inner retaining member, The waste receiving member can be held between the inner holding member and the outer holding member. Waste receptacle holder.

[0007] The outer retaining member is substantially annular in shape. The main body is capable of penetrating the outer retaining member, The main body has a part to prevent it from falling out in order to maintain the state in which it is penetrated by the outer retaining member. Waste receptacle holder.

[0008] At least one of the aforementioned fall-prevention portion and the aforementioned outer retaining member is made of a deformable material. Waste receptacle holder.

[0009] The aforementioned fall-prevention portion is a part of the main body that is thicker than other areas, and the cross-section of the upper surface that engages with the outer retaining member is concave, and the cross-section of the lower surface is convex, The boundary between the upper surface and the lower surface protrudes most outward. Waste receptacle holder.

[0010] A waste collection holder capable of holding a waste collection member that receives waste discharged from a drain, The waste receiving member is equipped with an inner holding member that can be positioned inside the waste receiving member, The inner retaining member is capable of passing through a substantially annular outer retaining member that can be positioned outside the waste receiving member. The inner retaining member has a portion to prevent it from falling out, which is used to maintain the state in which it is penetrated by the outer retaining member. The dust receiving member can be sandwiched between the inner holding member and the outer holding member engaged with the inner holding member. Dust receiving holder.

Advantages of the Invention

[0011] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a dust receiving holder that can easily and reliably attach and detach a dust receiving member such as a net. Problems, configurations, and effects other than those described above will be clarified by the description of the following embodiments.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0012] [Figure 1] Perspective view of the dust receiving holder (with outer holding member) of the present invention shown from above (plane) direction [Figure 2] Perspective view of the dust receiving holder (with outer holding member) of the present invention shown from below (bottom surface) direction [Figure 3] Perspective view of the dust receiving holder (without outer holding member) of the present invention shown from above (plane) direction [Figure 4] Perspective view of the dust receiving holder (without outer holding member) of the present invention shown from below (bottom surface) direction [Figure 5] Cross-sectional view of the dust receiving holder (with outer holding member) of the present invention [Figure 6] Diagram for explaining the usage method of the present invention [Figure 7] View of the dust receiving holder of the present invention shown from above (plane) [Figure 8] View of the dust receiving holder (with outer holding member) of the present invention shown from the front [Figure 9] View of the dust receiving holder (without outer holding member) of the present invention shown from the front [Figure 10] View of the dust receiving holder (with outer holding member) of the present invention shown from below (bottom surface) [Figure 11] View of the dust receiving holder (without outer holding member) of the present invention shown from below (bottom surface)

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0013] The waste catcher holder 1 according to this disclosure has a structure that holds a waste catcher member N, such as a net, which receives waste discharged from a drain, between an inner holder member 2 and an outer holder member 3. For example, in water areas with similar drainage structures, such as kitchen sinks, washbasins, bathroom floor drains, and washing machine pans, the inner holder member 2 is installed at the drain, and the outer holder member 3 is engaged with it, so that the waste catcher member N is sandwiched between the two, and waste can be stably caught around the drain.

[0014] Figures 1 to 11 illustrate the waste collection holder 1 according to this disclosure. Note that in Figures 7 to 11, reference numerals are omitted to improve visibility.

[0015] The inner holding member 2 is a member that can be positioned inside the waste receiving member N. The inner holding member 2 comprises a columnar, hollow main body 21 extending in a predetermined direction, and an installation part 22 located at one end of the main body 21 for installing the waste receiving holder 1 at the drain opening. By being stably placed on the periphery of the drain opening, the entire waste receiving holder 1 is kept in a predetermined position, and water can flow down through the inside of the main body 21.

[0016] The main body 21 is configured as a columnar, hollow body 21 extending in the vertical direction, and is formed so that a portion of it is inserted toward the drain outlet.

[0017] The outer circumference of the main body 21 has a fall-prevention portion 21A that holds it in a state where it is penetrated by the outer retaining member 3. The fall-prevention portion 21A acts as a stopper to prevent the outer retaining member 3 from falling out unintentionally. The fall-prevention portion 21A is located at the lower end of the main body 21 and is a part of the main body 21 that is thicker than other areas of the main body 21.

[0018] The mounting section 22 is located at the upper end of the main body 21 and is the part for installing the waste catch holder 1 into the drain. By resting on the periphery of the drain, it stably fixes the inner holding member 2 and acts to ensure that the entire waste catch holder 1 maintains a predetermined posture. The mounting section 22 can take various forms, such as being flat or stepped, to match the diameter and depth of the drain. For example, by setting the external dimensions to match the standard size of a kitchen sink, it can be used with general drains. The mounting section 22 may be integrally molded with the main body 21, or it may be attached as a separate part by press-fitting or adhesive.

[0019] The mounting section 22, the entire main body 21, and the fall prevention section 21A are circular in shape, and the thickness of the cylindrical outer circumference of the main body 21 and the fall prevention section 21A are designed to be the same in the circumferential direction. This equalizes the stress distribution in the circumferential direction, resulting in a reduction in rotational wobble and uneven load during engagement with the outer holding member 3 and insertion / removal from the drain port. In addition, eliminating corners reduces dirt accumulation and makes cleaning easier.

[0020] The outer holding member 3 is a member that can be positioned on the outside of the waste receiving member N and has a substantially annular shape. The outer holding member 3 is configured to be able to pass through the main body 21 of the inner holding member 2 and is held in a predetermined position by engagement with the main body 21. The waste receiving member N can be sandwiched between the inner holding member 2 and the outer holding member 3, and the waste receiving member N has a structure that reliably catches the waste discharged from the drain port.

[0021] The outer retaining member 3 is substantially annular in shape with an opening in the center for passing through the main body 21. It is preferable that it be circular in shape, as it sandwiches the waste receiving member N from all sides in relation to the inner retaining member 2. It may also be C-shaped or the like, with a portion cut out, as long as it does not detach horizontally from the main body 21.

[0022] In this embodiment, both the inner retaining member 2 and the outer retaining member 3 are made of an elastic material such as silicon. However, if at least one of the fall-out prevention portion 21A and the outer retaining member 3 is made of a deformable material, the other can be made of a relatively rigid material.

[0023] The advantages of silicone are that its elasticity makes it easy to deform during installation, allowing it to pass through the fall-off prevention section 21A easily, as well as its high durability (heat and chemical resistance) in wet environments.

[0024] The following section will specifically explain the procedure and mechanical mechanism for inserting and engaging the outer retaining member 3 with the inner retaining member 2.

[0025] First, as shown in Figure 6a, the waste receiving member N (net, etc.) is positioned inside the outer holding member 3, and the open end of the waste receiving member N is folded back to the outside of the outer holding member 3 to temporarily fix the waste receiving member N in place.

[0026] Next, as shown in Figure 6b, the outer retaining member 3 with the waste receiving member N attached is inserted from below the main body 21 of the inner retaining member 2 toward the main body 21 of the inner retaining member 2. A fall-out prevention portion 21A is formed on the outer circumference of the lower end of the main body 21, and this portion has a larger diameter than the inner diameter of the outer retaining member 3. When passing the outer retaining member 3 through the main body 21, the fall-out prevention portion 21A temporarily shrinks in outer diameter due to elastic deformation, or the outer retaining member 3 expands in inner diameter due to elastic deformation, allowing the outer retaining member 3 to pass through smoothly.

[0027] When the outer retaining member 3 is inserted beyond the fall-out prevention portion 21A to a predetermined position, the fall-out prevention portion 21A returns to its original outer diameter shape. After returning to this shape, it maintains a diameter larger than the inner diameter of the outer retaining member 3, thus acting as a stopper to prevent the outer retaining member 3 from inadvertently falling out of the main body 21.

[0028] When the outer retaining member 3 is engaged with the inner retaining member 2 in a predetermined position, the waste receiving member N is sandwiched between the folded portion of the open end of the waste receiving member N and the outer circumference of the main body 21 of the outer retaining member 3 and the inner retaining member 2, thereby enabling it to receive waste discharged from the drain.

[0029] The procedure for removing the waste collection member N involves pushing the outer retaining member 3 downwards. That is, by applying a stronger force than when inserting it, the outer diameter of the fall-out prevention part 21A or the inner diameter of the outer retaining member 3 is temporarily deformed, eliminating interference between them and allowing them to be removed. After that, the waste collection member N is released from the outer retaining member 3 and can be disposed of. Since the inner retaining member 2 and the outer retaining member 3 can be cleaned separately, they can be used hygienically for a long time to come.

[0030] According to the waste collection holder 1 of this disclosure, the cooperative structure between the inner holding member 2 and the outer holding member 3 via the fall prevention portion 21A allows the waste collection member N to be easily and securely attached and removed smoothly.

[0031] As shown in Figure 3 or Figure 5, the anti-slip portion 21A has a concave meniscus cross-section on the upper surface 21AU that engages with the outer retaining member 3, and a convex meniscus cross-section on the lower surface 21AD. In other words, the boundary between the upper surface 21AU and the lower surface 21AD is the part that protrudes the furthest outward. With this configuration, when the outer retaining member 3 is inserted from below the main body 21, the convex meniscus shape (lower surface 21AD) becomes smaller than the inner diameter of the outer retaining member 3 due to elastic deformation, making it easier for the outer retaining member 3 to pass through smoothly. On the other hand, the upper surface 21AU, which suppresses slippage, has a concave meniscus shape and forms a steep slope, so it functions as a stopper and is less likely to come off. In this way, both insertability and retaining force can be achieved.

[0032] The length of the upper side surface 21AU in the vertical direction (the direction in which the main body 21 extends) may be smaller than the length of the lower side surface 21AD in the vertical direction. In other words, by making the upper side surface 21AU steeply sloped and the lower side surface 21AD gently sloped, the smoothness of insertion and the ability to prevent it from falling out can be further enhanced.

[0033] The inner retaining member 2 and the outer retaining member 3 have their corners rounded off as a general rule to prevent crack formation and dirt accumulation. [Explanation of symbols]

[0034] 1. Waste collection holder 2. Inner retaining member 21 Main unit 21A Anti-dropping mechanism 21AU top side 21AD lower side 22 Installation section 3 Outer holding member N Waste collection component (net, etc.)

Claims

1. A waste collection holder capable of holding a waste collection member that receives waste discharged from a drain, An inner retaining member that can be positioned inside the aforementioned waste receiving member, The waste receiving member comprises an outer holding member that can be positioned outside the waste receiving member, The inner holding member and the outer holding member can hold the waste receiving member. The inner retaining member is A columnar, hollow body extending in a predetermined direction, It has an installation part located at one end of the main body for installing the waste collection holder into the drain opening, The outer retaining member is engageable with the main body of the inner retaining member, The inner holding member and the outer holding member can clamp the waste receiving member. The outer retaining member is substantially annular in shape. The main body is capable of penetrating the outer retaining member, The main body has a part to prevent it from falling out in order to maintain the state in which it is penetrated by the outer retaining member. The aforementioned fall-prevention portion is a part of the main body that is thicker than other areas. In a cross-section including the central axis of the main body, The cross-section of the upper surface that engages with the outer retaining member is curved so as to be recessed inward towards the inner circumference of the main body. Furthermore, the cross-section of the lower side is curved so as to bulge outwards towards the outer circumference of the main body. The boundary between the upper surface and the lower surface protrudes most outward. Waste receptacle holder.

2. In the waste collection holder according to claim 1, A waste collection holder wherein at least one of the aforementioned fall-prevention part and the aforementioned outer holding member is made of a deformable material.

3. A waste collection holder capable of holding a waste collection member that receives waste discharged from a drain, The waste receiving member is equipped with an inner holding member that can be positioned inside the waste receiving member, The inner retaining member is capable of passing through a substantially annular outer retaining member that can be positioned outside the waste receiving member. The inner retaining member has a portion to prevent it from falling out, which is used to maintain the state in which it is penetrated by the outer retaining member. The inner retaining member and the outer retaining member engaged with the inner retaining member can clamp the waste receiving member. The inner retaining member is A columnar, hollow body extending in a predetermined direction, It has an installation part located at one end of the main body for installing the waste collection holder into the drain opening, The main body of the inner retaining member is engageable with the outer retaining member. The inner holding member and the outer holding member can clamp the waste receiving member. The main body is capable of penetrating the outer retaining member, The main body has a part to prevent it from falling out in order to maintain the state in which it is penetrated by the outer retaining member. The aforementioned fall-prevention portion is a part of the main body that is thicker than other areas. In a cross-section including the central axis of the main body, The cross-section of the upper surface that engages with the outer retaining member is curved so as to be recessed inward towards the inner circumference of the main body. Furthermore, the cross-section of the lower side is curved so as to bulge outwards towards the outer circumference of the main body. A waste collection holder in which the boundary between the upper surface and the lower surface protrudes most outward.

4. In the waste collection holder according to Claim 3, The aforementioned fall-prevention part is a waste collection holder made of a deformable material.

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