Toilet unclogging device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a toilet unclogging device, which comprises: an elongated member that is formed to be elastically deformable so that at least a part enters and exits a trap along the toilet trap; a housing member that is formed in a tubular shape and houses at least a part of the elongated member inside; a rotating member that is connected to the other end of the elongated member, housed on the inner side of the housing member, and transmits a rotational force applied from a rotating device to the elongated member to thereby rotate the elongated member; and a sticking release member that is coupled to one end of the elongated member and collides with foreign matters firmly sticking to the trap by the movement of the elongated member, thereby releasing sticking of the foreign matters from the trap.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to a toilet unclogging device, and more particularly, to a toilet unclogging device in which a sticking release member and a rotating member are coupled to each of one end and the other end of an elongated member that is formed to be elastically deformable so that at least a part enters and exits a trap along the toilet trap, and the rotating member transmits a rotational force applied from the rotating device to the elongated member, and the sticking release member collides with foreign matters firmly sticking to the trap by the movement of the elongated member, thereby releasing sticking of the foreign matters from the trap.BACKGROUND

[0002] A toilet is clogged if foreign matter (such as toilet paper) get struck into a S-shaped trap, so that water does not flow down. To solve this problem, air pressure is generally applied to a toilet trap via a manual compressor.

[0003] A conventional manual compressor consists of a handle bar and a pump body coupled to a lower end of the bar. Therefore, in a state where the pump body is pressed tightly to cover the clogged trap inlet in the toilet, the handle bar is pressed instantaneously to apply pressure. Thereby, the compressed air inside the pump body instantaneously flows into the trap, and any foreign matter caught in the trap are discharged along the flow path.

[0004] However, in such a conventional manual compressor, the internal volume of the pump body is limited, and thus applying sufficient air pressure to a toilet trap is deficient, and if toilet paper, sanitary napkins, towels, etc. get stuck in a toilet trap, the compressor has limitations in breaking through them.Prior Art LiteraturePatent Literature

[0005] (Patent Literature 0001) Korean Unexamined Patent Publication No. 10-2013-0032125DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTIONTechnical Problem

[0006] It is an object of the present invention to provide a toilet unclogging device in which a sticking release member and a rotating member are coupled to each of one end and the other end of an elongated member that is formed to be elastically deformable so that at least a part enters and exits a trap along the toilet trap, and the rotating member transmits a rotational force applied from the rotating device to the elongated member, and the sticking release member collides with foreign matters firmly sticking to the trap by the movement of the elongated member, thereby releasing sticking of the foreign matters from the trap.

[0007] Objects of the present invention are not limited to the above-described objects and other objects and advantages not mentioned herein can be appreciated by those skilled in the art from the following descriptions. Further, it will be easily appreciated that the objects and advantages of the present invention can be practiced by means recited in the appended claims and a combination thereof.Technical Solution

[0008] According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a toilet unclogging device, which comprises: an elongated member that is formed to be elastically deformable so that at least a part enters and exits a trap along a toilet trap; a housing member that is formed in a tubular shape and houses at least a part of the elongated member inside; a rotating member that is connected to the other end of the elongated member, housed on the inner side of the housing member, and transmits a rotational force applied from a rotating device to the elongated member to thereby rotate the elongated member; and a sticking release member that is coupled to one end of the elongated member and collides with foreign matters firmly sticking to the trap by the movement of the elongated member, thereby releasing sticking of the foreign matters from the trap.

[0009] Preferably, the rotating member may comprise: a fixing tube that is formed in a tubular shape passing through the inside, and fixed to the inner side surface of the housing member; a rotating block that is inserted inside the fixed tube so as to be rotatable inside the fixed tube, with one end being coupled to the other end of the elongated member; and a rotating tip that is inserted into the inner side of the fixing tube so as to be rotatable inside the fixing tube, with one end being coupled to the other end of the rotating block and the other end being coupled to the rotating device.

[0010] Preferably, the sticking release member may comprise: a fixing block of which the other end is coupled to one end of the elongated member; and a sticking releasing tip that is at least partially inserted into the inner side of the fixing block to be coupled with the fixing block, and collides with the foreign matters to release sticking of the foreign matters from the trap.

[0011] Preferably, the sticking releasing tip may comprise: a body part into which the fixing block is inserted inside; and a cutting ring that is formed in a partially cut ring shape and is fixedly coupled to the body part so that the cut area faces forward.

[0012] Preferably, the sticking releasing tip may comprise: a body part into which the fixing block is inserted inside; and a sawtooth cutting ring that is formed in a partially cut ring shape, has a plurality of protruding teeth formed on an outer side surface thereof, and is fixedly coupled to the body part so that the cut area faces forward.

[0013] Preferably, the sticking releasing tip may comprise: a body part into which the fixing block is inserted inside; and a spiral wire that is formed into a spiral shape, but the diameter of the spiral becomes longer as it gets farther away from the body part, or the gap between the wires becomes longer.

[0014] Preferably, the housing member comprises a plurality of housing tubes having different diameters, wherein the plurality of housing tubes are slid and inserted into the inside of adjacent housing tubes so that the elongated member is more exposed to the outside of the housing tubes, or are slid and pulled out from the outside of adjacent housing tubes so that the elongated member is more housed inside the housing tubes.

[0015] The toilet unclogging device according to the present invention may further comprise an elastic member that is housed inside the plurality of housing tubes and is elastically deformed by the slide insertion or slide pulling-out of the plurality of housing tubes, and applies an elastic force generated by the elastic deformation to the plurality of housing tubes.Advantageous Effects

[0016] According to the present invention, a sticking release member and a rotating member are coupled to each of one end and the other end of an elongated member that is formed to be elastically deformable so that at least a part enters and exits a trap along the toilet trap, and the rotating member transmits a rotational force applied from the rotating device to the elongated member, and the sticking release member collides with foreign matters firmly sticking to the trap by the movement of the elongated member, thereby releasing sticking of the foreign matters from the trap, and thus quickly and effectively breaking through a toilet clogged with the foreign matters.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a toilet unclogging device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a housing member is removed in a toilet unclogging device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a rotating member and an elongated member are coupled in a toilet unclogging device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a rotating member and an elongated member separated in a toilet unclogging device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a sticking release member and an elongated member are coupled in a toilet unclogging device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a sticking release member and an elongated member are separated in a toilet unclogging device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a sticking release member and an elongated member are coupled in a toilet unclogging device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a sticking release member and an elongated member are separated in a toilet unclogging device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a sticking release member and an elongated member are coupled in a toilet unclogging device according to yet another embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a sticking release member and an elongated member are separated in a toilet unclogging device according to yet another embodiment of the present invention.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0027] Below, various example embodiments will be described with reference to accompanying drawings. The following example embodiments are illustrative only and not intended to limit the invention, and it should be understood that all suitable modification, equivalents and / or alternatives fall within the scope of the invention. Throughout the drawings, like numerals refer to like elements.

[0028] In this description, “have,”“may have,”“include,”“may include” or the like expression refer to presence of the corresponding features (e.g., numerical values, functions, operations, or elements of parts, and does not exclude the presence of additional features.

[0029] In this description, “A or B,”“at least one of A or / and B,”“one or more of A or / and B” or the like expression may involve any possible combination of listed elements. For example, “A or B,”“at least one of A and B,” or “at least one A or B” may refer to including all of (1) at least one A, (2) at least one B, or (3) both at least one A and at least one B.

[0030] In this description, “a first,”“a second,”“the first,”“the second” or the like expression may modify various elements regardless of order and / or importance, and does not limit the elements. These expressions may be used to distinguish one element from another element. For example, a first user device and a second user device may refer to different user devices regardless of order and importance. For instance, a first element may be named a second element, and vice versa without departing the scope of the present invention.

[0031] If a certain element (e.g. a first element) is “operatively or communicatively coupled with / to” or “connected to” another element (e.g. a second element), it will be understood that the certain element is connected to another element directly or via an additional element (e.g. a third element). On the other hand, if a certain element (e.g. the first element) is “directly coupled with / to” or “directly connected to” another element (e.g. the second element), it will be understood that there are no additional element (e.g. the third element) between the certain element and another element.

[0032] In this description, the expression of “configured to” may be for example used interchangeably by “suitable for,”“having the capacity to,”“designed to,”“adapted to,”“made to,” or “capable of” in accordance with circumstances. The expression of “configured to” may not necessarily refer to only “specifically designed to” in terms of hardware. Instead, the “device configured to” may refer to “capable of” together with other devices or parts in a certain circumstance.

[0033] In this description, terms may be used for explaining a certain embodiment and not intended to limit the scope of other embodiments. A singular expression may involve a plural expression as long as it does not clearly give different meaning contextually. All the terms set forth herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meanings as those generally understood by a person having an ordinary skill in the art. Terms defined in a general-purpose dictionary may be construed to have the same or similar meanings as the contextual meanings of the related art, and should not be interpreted as ideally or excessively formal meanings. As necessary, the terms defined in this description should not be construed to exclude the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0034] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a toilet unclogging device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a housing member is removed in a toilet unclogging device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a toilet unclogging device according to one embodiment of the present invention can enter the inside of a trap along a toilet trap and collide with foreign matters firmly sticking to the inner side surface of a toilet trap, or can be rotated due to the application of a rotational force from a rotating device and collide strongly with the foreign matters, thereby releasing sticking of the foreign matters from the inner side surface of the trap.

[0036] For this purpose, the toilet unclogging device according to one embodiment of the present invention may comprise an elongated member 100, a housing member 200, a rotating member 300, a sticking release member 400, and an elastic member 500.

[0037] Specifically, the elongated member 100 is formed to be elastically deformable so that at least a part enters and exits a trap along a toilet trap.

[0038] In this case, the elongated member 100 may be a drive shaft formed to have flexibility while transmitting a rotational power, which may be a flex shaft.

[0039] Such a flex shaft is composed of an outer shell and an inner core, wherein the outer shell is made of metal and arranged on the outside to protect the inner core arranged on the inside, and serves to maintain the flexibility of the flex shaft, and the inner core is formed by twisting multiple strands of metal wires, thereby capable of transmitting a strong rotational force while being flexible.

[0040] For example, the inner core may be formed by twisting stainless steel wires.

[0041] The elongated member 100 may be a flex shaft having various diameters, for example, the elongated member 100 may be a flex shaft having a diameter of 8 mm.

[0042] Thereby, the elongated member 100 can easily enter and exit the trap while being bent along the trap having many bends, and also can transmit a rotational power.

[0043] Such an elongated member 100 may be configured such that at least a part is housed on the inner side of the housing member 200.

[0044] Specifically, the elongated member 100 may be exposed to the outside of the housing member 200 by a predetermined length from one end, and the other remaining portion may be housed on the inner side of the housing member 200.

[0045] On the other hand, the elongated member 100 may be configured such that the rotating member 300 is detachably coupled to the other end.

[0046] Thereby, the elongated member 100 may be rotated by receiving transmission of a rotational force from the rotating member 300, which is rotated by the application of a rotational force by the rotating device.

[0047] Meanwhile, the elongated member 100 may be configured such that that the sticking release member 400 can be detachably coupled to one end.

[0048] Thereby, the elongated member 100 allows the position of the sticking release member 400 to be moved as it is moved by the operation of a user.

[0049] In addition, when the elongated member 100 rotates by receiving transmission of a rotational force from the rotating member 300 as described above, it may transmit the rotational force to the sticking release member 400 again to rotate the sticking release member 400.

[0050] Thereby, the sticking release member 400 enters and exits the trap of the toilet by the elongated member 100 in a state of being coupled to one end of the elongated member 100, and collides with foreign matters firmly sticking to the trap in the process of moving back and forth along the trap of the toilet, or collides with foreign matters firmly sticking to the trap during the process of rotation, thereby capable of releasing sticking of the foreign matters from the trap.

[0051] Meanwhile, a urethane layer may be formed on the surface of the elongated member 100. The urethane layer of the elongated member 100 serves to suppress the elongated member 100 from expanding inside the housing member 200 while rotating in a direction opposite to the spiral shape. Even if reverse rotation of the elongated member 100 occurs, the urethane layer servers to prevent the pitch gap of the elongated member 100 having a spiral structure from being reduced while being pushed into the inside of the housing member 200, and at the same time, the elongated members 100 from becoming entangled to occur the expansion of the outer diameter.

[0052] Meanwhile, the housing member 200 is formed in a tubular shape and can house at least a part of the elongated member 100 inside.

[0053] Further, the housing member 200 may house at least a part of the rotating member 300 inside.

[0054] Further, the housing member 200 can house an elastic member 500 inside.

[0055] Such a housing member 200 may be provided with a plurality of housing tubes 210, 220 having different diameters.

[0056] The plurality of housing tubes 210, 220 may be slid and inserted into the inner side of adjacent housing tubes so that the elongated member 100 is more exposed to the outside of the housing member 200, or may be slid and pulled out from the outside of housing tubes so that the elongated member 100 is more housed on the inner side of the housing member 200.

[0057] The housing member 200 according to one embodiment may include a first housing tube 210 and a second housing tube 220.

[0058] In this case, the diameter of the first housing tube 210 may be larger than the diameter of the second housing tube 220.

[0059] More specifically, the inner diameter of the first housing tube 210 may be equal to or larger than the outer diameter of the second housing tube 220.

[0060] Thereby, the second housing tube 220 may be slid and inserted into the inside of the first housing tube 210, so that the elongated member 100 housed inside the second housing tube 220 may be pulled out to the outside of the second housing tube 220, or the second housing tube 220 may be slid and pulled out to the outside of the first housing tube 210, so that the elongated member 100 located outside the second housing tube 220 may be housed inside the second housing tube 220.

[0061] Meanwhile, the first housing tube 210 may have a grip part 211 formed on the outer peripheral surface to facilitate gripping by the user.

[0062] Thereby, the user can easily operate the toilet unclogging device in a state of gripping the grip part 211.

[0063] Meanwhile, the first housing tube 210 may be formed with a slide fixing part 212 on the outer peripheral surface thereof, wherein the slide fixing part 212 fixes the slide of the second housing tube 220 in relation to the first housing tube 210 or releases fixation thereof.

[0064] The slide fixing part 212 is rotated in a state of being gripped by the user to thereby fix the slide of the second housing tube 220 or release fixation thereof.

[0065] More specifically, when the slide fixing part 212 is rotated in a first direction in a state of being gripped by a user, the first housing tube 210 is pressed in the direction toward the second housing tube 220, thereby preventing the second housing tube 220 from being slid in relation to the first housing tube 210.

[0066] Conversely, when the slide fixing member 212 is rotated in a second direction in a state of being gripped by the user, the pressure of the direction toward the second housing tube 220 in relation to the first housing tube 210 is released, thereby allowing the second housing tube 220 to be slid in relation to the first housing tube 210.

[0067] Thereby, the user can easily adjust and fix the extent to which the elongated member 100 is pulled out to the outside of the housing member 200.

[0068] Meanwhile, the housing member may further comprise an elastic tube 230 which is formed in a tubular shape made from a flexible material, and in which the other end is coupled to one end of a second housing tube 220 having the smallest diameter among the plurality of housing tubes, and a part of the elongated member 100 is housed on the inside.

[0069] The elastic tube 230 can be changed in shape in correspondence to the bending shape of the elongated member 100. In addition, the elastic tube 230 can prevent foreign matters or water from flowing into the inside of the elongated member 100 by closely attaching the outer peripheral surface and the inner peripheral surface of the elongated member 100 housed inside.

[0070] Meanwhile, the elastic tube 230 may comprise an inflow prevention ring that is formed into a ring shape made from a flexible material, and whose outer side surface is located in contact with the circumference of the inner side surface of the elastic tube 230.

[0071] Such an inflow prevention ring may be formed with a diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the elongated member 100, and may be elastically deformed when the elongated member 100 is inserted inside, so that its inner side circumference is tightly attached to the outer side surface of the elongated member 100.

[0072] Thereby, the inflow prevention ring can prevent foreign matters or water from flowing into the inside of the elongated member 100 together with the elastic tube 230.

[0073] Meanwhile, the elastic member 500 is housed inside the plurality of housing tubes 210, 220, is elastically deformed by the slide insertion or slide pulling-out of the plurality of housing tubes 210, 220, and can apply an elastic force generated by the elastic deformation to the plurality of housing tubes 210, 220.

[0074] Specifically, the elastic member 500 may be a coil spring, in which the other end is fixed to the inside of the other end of the first housing tube 210, and one end is fixed to the inside of one end of the second housing tube 220. As a result, the elastic member 500 is elastically deformed by the slide insertion or slide pulling-out of the second housing tube 220 in relation to the first housing tube 210, and can apply an elastic force to the first housing tube 210 and the second housing tube 220.

[0075] The rotating member 300 will be described below.

[0076] FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a rotating member and an elongated member are coupled in a toilet unclogging device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a rotating member and an elongated member separated in a toilet unclogging device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the rotating member 300 is coupled to the other end of the elongated member 100 and is housed on the inner side of the housing member 200, and can transmit a rotational force applied from the rotating device to the elongated member 100 to rotate the elongated member 100.

[0078] Specifically, the rotating member 300 may be coupled to the rotating device in a state where a part of the rotating member 300 is housed inside the other end of the first housing tube 210 of the plurality of housing tubes 210, 220 provided in the housing member 200.

[0079] Here, the rotating device is a device that receives supply of power and generates a rotational force, and the type thereof is not limited as long as it is coupled with the rotating member 300 and applies a rotational force to the rotating member 300 to rotate the rotating member 300.

[0080] In one embodiment, the rotating device may be an electric drill device.

[0081] Thus, the rotating member 300 may include a fixing tube 310, a rotating block 320, and a rotating tip 330.

[0082] The fixing tube 310 may be formed in a tubular shape passing through the inside, and fixed to the inner side surface of the housing member;

[0083] Specifically, the fixing tube 310 may be configured such that the outer side surface is fixed to the inner side surface of the other end of the first housing tube 210, so that even if the rotating block 320 and the rotating tip 330 inserted inside rotate, they are fixed and do not rotate, and can guide the rotation of the rotating block 320 and the rotating tip 330 so that the rotating block 320 and the rotating tip 330 rotate only inside.

[0084] has an outer side surface fixed to the inner surface of the other end of the first housing tube 210, so that even if the rotating block 320 and rotating tip 330 inserted into the inside rotate, the fixing tube 310 does not rotate but is fixed, and can guide the rotation of the rotating block 320 and the rotating tip 330 so that the rotating block 320 and the rotating tip 330 rotate only toward an inner side.

[0085] For this purpose, on the inner side surface of the fixing tube 310, a rotation guide protrusion for guiding the rotation of the rotation block and the rotation tip may be formed to protrude from the inner surface.

[0086] Meanwhile, the rotating block 320 may be inserted into the inside of the fixing tube 310 so as to be rotatable inside the fixing tube 310, wherein one end can be coupled to the other end of the elongated member 100.

[0087] The other end of the rotating block 320 is coupled to one end of the rotating tip 330, and the rotating block 320 can rotate together with the rotating tip 330 by the rotational force transmitted from the rotating tip 330.

[0088] Meanwhile, the rotating block 320 may be formed with a coupling groove so that the elongated member 100 is inserted inside and coupled, and a screw thread corresponding to the shape of the elongated member 100 may be formed on the inner side surface of the coupling groove.

[0089] The rotating tip 330 may be inserted into the inside of the fixed tube 310 so as to be rotatable in the inner side of the fixing tube 310, wherein one end may be coupled to the other end of the rotating block 320, and the other end may be coupled to a rotating device.

[0090] Thereby, the rotating tip 330 may be configured such that one end is formed in a cylindrical shape, and the other end formed in a polyangular pillar shape.

[0091] In particular, the other end of the rotating tip 330 may be formed similarly to the shape of a drill bit of an electric drill so as to be coupled to a keyless chuck of an electric drill, which is a rotating device.

[0092] Thus, in a state where the other end of the rotating tip 330 is coupled to a keyless chuck of an electric drill, which is a rotating device, if the rotating device operates to rotate the rotating tip 330, the rotating force is transmitted from the rotating tip 330 to the rotating block 320, so that the rotating block 320 rotates. Then, the rotational force is transmitted from the rotating block 320 to the elongated member 100, so that the elongated member 100 rotates, and then the rotational force is transmitted from the elongated member 100 to the fixing release member 400, so that the sticking release member 400 can rotate.

[0093] Next, the sticking release member 400 will be described.

[0094] FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a sticking release member and an elongated member are coupled in a toilet unclogging device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a sticking release member and an elongated member are separated in a toilet unclogging device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0095] Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, the sticking release member 400 is coupled to one end of the elongated member 100 and collides with foreign matters firmly sticking to the trap by the movement of the elongated member 100, thereby releasing sticking of the foreign matters from the trap.

[0096] As described above, the sticking release member 400 enters the trap of the toilet together with the elongated member 100, and collides with foreign matters at its leading end, thereby releasing sticking of the foreign matters from the trap.

[0097] For this purpose, the sticking release member 400 may be provided with a fixing block 410 and a sticking release tip 420.

[0098] The fixing block 410 may be configured such that the other end is coupled to one end of the elongated member 100 and is inserted into the inside of the sticking release tip 420 to be coupled to the sticking release tip 420.

[0099] In this case, a coupling protrusion is protrusively formed on the outer side surface of the fixing block 410, and when inserted into the inner side of the sticking release tip 420, the coupling protrusion is inserted into the coupling groove formed in the sticking release tip 420, thereby capable of coupling with the sticking release tip 420.

[0100] Conversely, when an external force is applied to the fixing block 410 in a direction opposite to the direction in which the fixing block 410 is inserted into the sticking release tip 420, the coupling projection may be insertion-released from the coupling groove, so that the fixing block 410 and the sticking release tip 420 may be released from the coupling.

[0101] As described above, the sticking release member 400 may be at least partially inserted in the inside of the fixing block 410 to be coupled to the fixing block 410, and collides with foreign matters to release sticking of foreign matters from the trap.

[0102] As a result, when the elongated member 100 rotates, a rotational force is transmitted from the elongated member 100 to the fixing block 410, causing the fixing block 410 to rotate, and a rotational force is transmitted from the fixing block 410 to the sticking release tip 420, causing the sticking release tip 420 to rotate.

[0103] Therefore, the sticking release tip 420 can not only move back and forth within the trap, but also collide with the foreign matters by the movement, thereby releasing sticking of the foreign matters from the trap.

[0104] The sticking release tip 420 according to one embodiment may include a body part 421 and a cutting ring 422.

[0105] Specifically, the body part 421 may have a block groove formed therein so that the fixing block 410 can be inserted inside, and the coupling groove may be formed by inserting into the block groove.

[0106] The cutting ring 422 may be formed in a partially cut ring shape, and may be fixedly coupled to the body portion 421 so that the cut area faces forward.

[0107] Here, forward may mean a direction toward an area preceding the sticking release tip 420 when entering the trap.

[0108] This cutting ring 422 can perform a role similar to a grinder of a mixer within the trap to thereby effectively release sticking of the foreign matter.

[0109] Next, a sticking release member according to another embodiment will be described.

[0110] FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a sticking release member and an elongated member are coupled in a toilet unclogging device according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a sticking release member and an elongated member are separated in a toilet unclogging device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0111] Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, the sticking release member 400′ according to another embodiment is different from the sticking release member 400 according to one embodiment only in regard to the sticking release tip 420′, so a repeated description will be omitted.

[0112] The sticking release member 400′ according to another embodiment includes a fixing block 410′ and a sticking release tip 420′, and the sticking release tip 420′ may include a body part 421′ and a sawtooth cutting ring 422′.

[0113] The sawtooth cutting ring 422′ may be formed in a partially cut ring shape, wherein a plurality of sawtooth L protruded from the outer side surface are formed, and may be fixedly coupled to the body part 421′ so that the cut area faces forward.

[0114] At this time, the plurality of teeth L are formed on the outer side surface of the sawtooth cutting ring 422′, but may be all formed to be the same size, or may be formed to be larger as they are farther from the body part 421′.

[0115] Thereby, the sawtooth cutting ring 422′ maximizes the area of the outer side surface, and when it comes into contact with a foreign matter, it expands the area to more effectively perform the sticking release of the foreign matters.

[0116] Next, a sticking release member according to yet another embodiment will be described.

[0117] FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a sticking release member and an elongated member are coupled in a toilet unclogging device according to yet another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a sticking release member and an elongated member are separated in a toilet unclogging device according to yet another embodiment of the present invention.

[0118] Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, the sticking release member 400″ according to yet another embodiment is different from the sticking release member 400 according to one embodiment only in regard to the sticking release tip 420″, so a repeated description will be omitted.

[0119] The sticking release member 400″ according to yet another embodiment comprises a fixing block 410″ and a sticking release tip 420″, wherein the sticking release tip 420″ may comprise a body part 421″ and a spiral wire 422″.

[0120] The spiral wire 422″ may be coupled to the body part 421″, and formed into a spiral shape.

[0121] In this case, the spiral wire 422″ may be formed so that the spiral diameter becomes longer or the distance between the wires becomes larger as it gets farther from the body part 421″.

[0122] More specifically, the spiral wire 422″ may be formed such that the spiral diameter from the point where it is coupled to the body part 421″ to the middle is the same as the first diameter, the wires are in contact with each other, and the spiral diameter from the middle to the end becomes longer as it gets farther from the body part 421″, and the distance between the wires becomes greater.

[0123] That is, the spiral wire 422″ is formed by twisting the wires into a spiral shape, but the gap between the wires is widened at the top and the diameter of the spiral is formed to be longer, so that a fitting area can be formed between the wires.

[0124] Foreign matters of a size that cannot pass through the trap may be inserted in this fitting area and then moved by the spiral wire 422″.

[0125] Thereby, if a foreign matter such as a toothbrush, handkerchief, or sanitary napkin having a size that cannot be crushed and cannot pass through the trap is blocking the trap, the foreign matter can be inserted in the fitting area created by the spiral wire 422″ and moved to the outside of the trap, thereby unclogging the trap.

[0126] Meanwhile, the elongated member 100 according to another embodiment may have a plurality of screw blades formed in an area housed in the housing member 200.

[0127] Each of these plurality of screw blades may be a semicircular blade having a wing groove formed inside into which an elongated member 100 is fitted. That is, each of the plurality of screw blades may be formed with a semi-elliptical blade groove on the straight edge of a semicircular plate made of a metal material. Each of these plurality of screw blades may be coupled to the outer periphery of the elongated member 100 at a predetermined angle so as to be inclined rather than perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the elongated member 100. In other words, each of the plurality of screw blades may be coupled to the elongated member 100 by inserting and coupling the outer peripheral surface of the elongated member 100 into the wing groove. In addition, each of the plurality of screw blades may be located to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance. In addition, each of the plurality of screw blades may be located between the elongated member 100 and the elastic member 500.

[0128] Thereby, when the elongated member 100 rotates, the plurality of screw blades that form a spiral also rotate within the housing member 200, and as the plurality of screw blades rotate, foreign matters and water flowing into the housing member 200 are transported to one end or the other end of the housing member 200 by the plurality of screw blades, and can be discharged to the outside of the housing member 200.

[0129] Thereby, each of the screw blades can discharge foreign matters and water flowing into the inside of the housing member 200 to the outside.

[0130] Thus far, the present invention has been discussed with a focus on preferred embodiments. It will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the present invention can be embodied in modified forms without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments should be considered from an illustrative and not restrictive perspective. The scope of the present invention is set forth in the appended claims and not in the above description, and all differences within the equivalent scope thereof should be interpreted as being included in the present invention.

[0131] Although a various example embodiments and drawings have been illustrated and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various modifications and changes may be made in these example embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention.EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS100: elongated member

[0133] 200: housing member

[0134] 300: rotating member

[0135] 400: sticking release member

[0136] 500: elastic member

Examples

Embodiment Construction

[0027]Below, various example embodiments will be described with reference to accompanying drawings. The following example embodiments are illustrative only and not intended to limit the invention, and it should be understood that all suitable modification, equivalents and / or alternatives fall within the scope of the invention. Throughout the drawings, like numerals refer to like elements.

[0028]In this description, “have,”“may have,”“include,”“may include” or the like expression refer to presence of the corresponding features (e.g., numerical values, functions, operations, or elements of parts, and does not exclude the presence of additional features.

[0029]In this description, “A or B,”“at least one of A or / and B,”“one or more of A or / and B” or the like expression may involve any possible combination of listed elements. For example, “A or B,”“at least one of A and B,” or “at least one A or B” may refer to including all of (1) at least one A, (2) at least one B, or (3) both at least o...

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to a toilet unclogging device, and more particularly, to a toilet unclogging device in which a sticking release member and a rotating member are coupled to each of one end and the other end of an elongated member that is formed to be elastically deformable so that at least a part enters and exits a trap along the toilet trap, and the rotating member transmits a rotational force applied from the rotating device to the elongated member, and the sticking release member collides with foreign matters firmly sticking to the trap by the movement of the elongated member, thereby releasing sticking of the foreign matters from the trap.BACKGROUND

[0002] A toilet is clogged if foreign matter (such as toilet paper) get struck into a S-shaped trap, so that water does not flow down. To solve this problem, air pressure is generally applied to a toilet trap via a manual compressor.

[0003] A conventional manual compressor consists of a handle bar and a pump body coupled to a lower end of the bar. Therefore, in a state where the pump body is pressed tightly to cover the clogged trap inlet in the toilet, the handle bar is pressed instantaneously to apply pressure. Thereby, the compressed air inside the pump body instantaneously flows into the trap, and any foreign matter caught in the trap are discharged along the flow path.

[0004] However, in such a conventional manual compressor, the internal volume of the pump body is limited, and thus applying sufficient air pressure to a toilet trap is deficient, and if toilet paper, sanitary napkins, towels, etc. get stuck in a toilet trap, the compressor has limitations in breaking through them.Prior Art LiteraturePatent Literature

[0005] (Patent Literature 0001) Korean Unexamined Patent Publication No. 10-2013-0032125DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTIONTechnical Problem

[0006] It is an object of the present invention to provide a toilet unclogging device in which a sticking release member and a rotating member are coupled to each of one end and the other end of an elongated member that is formed to be elastically deformable so that at least a part enters and exits a trap along the toilet trap, and the rotating member transmits a rotational force applied from the rotating device to the elongated member, and the sticking release member collides with foreign matters firmly sticking to the trap by the movement of the elongated member, thereby releasing sticking of the foreign matters from the trap.

[0007] Objects of the present invention are not limited to the above-described objects and other objects and advantages not mentioned herein can be appreciated by those skilled in the art from the following descriptions. Further, it will be easily appreciated that the objects and advantages of the present invention can be practiced by means recited in the appended claims and a combination thereof.Technical Solution

[0008] According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a toilet unclogging device, which comprises: an elongated member that is formed to be elastically deformable so that at least a part enters and exits a trap along a toilet trap; a housing member that is formed in a tubular shape and houses at least a part of the elongated member inside; a rotating member that is connected to the other end of the elongated member, housed on the inner side of the housing member, and transmits a rotational force applied from a rotating device to the elongated member to thereby rotate the elongated member; and a sticking release member that is coupled to one end of the elongated member and collides with foreign matters firmly sticking to the trap by the movement of the elongated member, thereby releasing sticking of the foreign matters from the trap.

[0009] Preferably, the rotating member may comprise: a fixing tube that is formed in a tubular shape passing through the inside, and fixed to the inner side surface of the housing member; a rotating block that is inserted inside the fixed tube so as to be rotatable inside the fixed tube, with one end being coupled to the other end of the elongated member; and a rotating tip that is inserted into the inner side of the fixing tube so as to be rotatable inside the fixing tube, with one end being coupled to the other end of the rotating block and the other end being coupled to the rotating device.

[0010] Preferably, the sticking release member may comprise: a fixing block of which the other end is coupled to one end of the elongated member; and a sticking releasing tip that is at least partially inserted into the inner side of the fixing block to be coupled with the fixing block, and collides with the foreign matters to release sticking of the foreign matters from the trap.

[0011] Preferably, the sticking releasing tip may comprise: a body part into which the fixing block is inserted inside; and a cutting ring that is formed in a partially cut ring shape and is fixedly coupled to the body part so that the cut area faces forward.

[0012] Preferably, the sticking releasing tip may comprise: a body part into which the fixing block is inserted inside; and a sawtooth cutting ring that is formed in a partially cut ring shape, has a plurality of protruding teeth formed on an outer side surface thereof, and is fixedly coupled to the body part so that the cut area faces forward.

[0013] Preferably, the sticking releasing tip may comprise: a body part into which the fixing block is inserted inside; and a spiral wire that is formed into a spiral shape, but the diameter of the spiral becomes longer as it gets farther away from the body part, or the gap between the wires becomes longer.

[0014] Preferably, the housing member comprises a plurality of housing tubes having different diameters, wherein the plurality of housing tubes are slid and inserted into the inside of adjacent housing tubes so that the elongated member is more exposed to the outside of the housing tubes, or are slid and pulled out from the outside of adjacent housing tubes so that the elongated member is more housed inside the housing tubes.

[0015] The toilet unclogging device according to the present invention may further comprise an elastic member that is housed inside the plurality of housing tubes and is elastically deformed by the slide insertion or slide pulling-out of the plurality of housing tubes, and applies an elastic force generated by the elastic deformation to the plurality of housing tubes.Advantageous Effects

[0016] According to the present invention, a sticking release member and a rotating member are coupled to each of one end and the other end of an elongated member that is formed to be elastically deformable so that at least a part enters and exits a trap along the toilet trap, and the rotating member transmits a rotational force applied from the rotating device to the elongated member, and the sticking release member collides with foreign matters firmly sticking to the trap by the movement of the elongated member, thereby releasing sticking of the foreign matters from the trap, and thus quickly and effectively breaking through a toilet clogged with the foreign matters.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a toilet unclogging device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a housing member is removed in a toilet unclogging device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a rotating member and an elongated member are coupled in a toilet unclogging device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a rotating member and an elongated member separated in a toilet unclogging device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a sticking release member and an elongated member are coupled in a toilet unclogging device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a sticking release member and an elongated member are separated in a toilet unclogging device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a sticking release member and an elongated member are coupled in a toilet unclogging device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a sticking release member and an elongated member are separated in a toilet unclogging device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a sticking release member and an elongated member are coupled in a toilet unclogging device according to yet another embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a sticking release member and an elongated member are separated in a toilet unclogging device according to yet another embodiment of the present invention.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0027] Below, various example embodiments will be described with reference to accompanying drawings. The following example embodiments are illustrative only and not intended to limit the invention, and it should be understood that all suitable modification, equivalents and / or alternatives fall within the scope of the invention. Throughout the drawings, like numerals refer to like elements.

[0028] In this description, “have,”“may have,”“include,”“may include” or the like expression refer to presence of the corresponding features (e.g., numerical values, functions, operations, or elements of parts, and does not exclude the presence of additional features.

[0029] In this description, “A or B,”“at least one of A or / and B,”“one or more of A or / and B” or the like expression may involve any possible combination of listed elements. For example, “A or B,”“at least one of A and B,” or “at least one A or B” may refer to including all of (1) at least one A, (2) at least one B, or (3) both at least one A and at least one B.

[0030] In this description, “a first,”“a second,”“the first,”“the second” or the like expression may modify various elements regardless of order and / or importance, and does not limit the elements. These expressions may be used to distinguish one element from another element. For example, a first user device and a second user device may refer to different user devices regardless of order and importance. For instance, a first element may be named a second element, and vice versa without departing the scope of the present invention.

[0031] If a certain element (e.g. a first element) is “operatively or communicatively coupled with / to” or “connected to” another element (e.g. a second element), it will be understood that the certain element is connected to another element directly or via an additional element (e.g. a third element). On the other hand, if a certain element (e.g. the first element) is “directly coupled with / to” or “directly connected to” another element (e.g. the second element), it will be understood that there are no additional element (e.g. the third element) between the certain element and another element.

[0032] In this description, the expression of “configured to” may be for example used interchangeably by “suitable for,”“having the capacity to,”“designed to,”“adapted to,”“made to,” or “capable of” in accordance with circumstances. The expression of “configured to” may not necessarily refer to only “specifically designed to” in terms of hardware. Instead, the “device configured to” may refer to “capable of” together with other devices or parts in a certain circumstance.

[0033] In this description, terms may be used for explaining a certain embodiment and not intended to limit the scope of other embodiments. A singular expression may involve a plural expression as long as it does not clearly give different meaning contextually. All the terms set forth herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meanings as those generally understood by a person having an ordinary skill in the art. Terms defined in a general-purpose dictionary may be construed to have the same or similar meanings as the contextual meanings of the related art, and should not be interpreted as ideally or excessively formal meanings. As necessary, the terms defined in this description should not be construed to exclude the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0034] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a toilet unclogging device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a housing member is removed in a toilet unclogging device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a toilet unclogging device according to one embodiment of the present invention can enter the inside of a trap along a toilet trap and collide with foreign matters firmly sticking to the inner side surface of a toilet trap, or can be rotated due to the application of a rotational force from a rotating device and collide strongly with the foreign matters, thereby releasing sticking of the foreign matters from the inner side surface of the trap.

[0036] For this purpose, the toilet unclogging device according to one embodiment of the present invention may comprise an elongated member 100, a housing member 200, a rotating member 300, a sticking release member 400, and an elastic member 500.

[0037] Specifically, the elongated member 100 is formed to be elastically deformable so that at least a part enters and exits a trap along a toilet trap.

[0038] In this case, the elongated member 100 may be a drive shaft formed to have flexibility while transmitting a rotational power, which may be a flex shaft.

[0039] Such a flex shaft is composed of an outer shell and an inner core, wherein the outer shell is made of metal and arranged on the outside to protect the inner core arranged on the inside, and serves to maintain the flexibility of the flex shaft, and the inner core is formed by twisting multiple strands of metal wires, thereby capable of transmitting a strong rotational force while being flexible.

[0040] For example, the inner core may be formed by twisting stainless steel wires.

[0041] The elongated member 100 may be a flex shaft having various diameters, for example, the elongated member 100 may be a flex shaft having a diameter of 8 mm.

[0042] Thereby, the elongated member 100 can easily enter and exit the trap while being bent along the trap having many bends, and also can transmit a rotational power.

[0043] Such an elongated member 100 may be configured such that at least a part is housed on the inner side of the housing member 200.

[0044] Specifically, the elongated member 100 may be exposed to the outside of the housing member 200 by a predetermined length from one end, and the other remaining portion may be housed on the inner side of the housing member 200.

[0045] On the other hand, the elongated member 100 may be configured such that the rotating member 300 is detachably coupled to the other end.

[0046] Thereby, the elongated member 100 may be rotated by receiving transmission of a rotational force from the rotating member 300, which is rotated by the application of a rotational force by the rotating device.

[0047] Meanwhile, the elongated member 100 may be configured such that that the sticking release member 400 can be detachably coupled to one end.

[0048] Thereby, the elongated member 100 allows the position of the sticking release member 400 to be moved as it is moved by the operation of a user.

[0049] In addition, when the elongated member 100 rotates by receiving transmission of a rotational force from the rotating member 300 as described above, it may transmit the rotational force to the sticking release member 400 again to rotate the sticking release member 400.

[0050] Thereby, the sticking release member 400 enters and exits the trap of the toilet by the elongated member 100 in a state of being coupled to one end of the elongated member 100, and collides with foreign matters firmly sticking to the trap in the process of moving back and forth along the trap of the toilet, or collides with foreign matters firmly sticking to the trap during the process of rotation, thereby capable of releasing sticking of the foreign matters from the trap.

[0051] Meanwhile, a urethane layer may be formed on the surface of the elongated member 100. The urethane layer of the elongated member 100 serves to suppress the elongated member 100 from expanding inside the housing member 200 while rotating in a direction opposite to the spiral shape. Even if reverse rotation of the elongated member 100 occurs, the urethane layer servers to prevent the pitch gap of the elongated member 100 having a spiral structure from being reduced while being pushed into the inside of the housing member 200, and at the same time, the elongated members 100 from becoming entangled to occur the expansion of the outer diameter.

[0052] Meanwhile, the housing member 200 is formed in a tubular shape and can house at least a part of the elongated member 100 inside.

[0053] Further, the housing member 200 may house at least a part of the rotating member 300 inside.

[0054] Further, the housing member 200 can house an elastic member 500 inside.

[0055] Such a housing member 200 may be provided with a plurality of housing tubes 210, 220 having different diameters.

[0056] The plurality of housing tubes 210, 220 may be slid and inserted into the inner side of adjacent housing tubes so that the elongated member 100 is more exposed to the outside of the housing member 200, or may be slid and pulled out from the outside of housing tubes so that the elongated member 100 is more housed on the inner side of the housing member 200.

[0057] The housing member 200 according to one embodiment may include a first housing tube 210 and a second housing tube 220.

[0058] In this case, the diameter of the first housing tube 210 may be larger than the diameter of the second housing tube 220.

[0059] More specifically, the inner diameter of the first housing tube 210 may be equal to or larger than the outer diameter of the second housing tube 220.

[0060] Thereby, the second housing tube 220 may be slid and inserted into the inside of the first housing tube 210, so that the elongated member 100 housed inside the second housing tube 220 may be pulled out to the outside of the second housing tube 220, or the second housing tube 220 may be slid and pulled out to the outside of the first housing tube 210, so that the elongated member 100 located outside the second housing tube 220 may be housed inside the second housing tube 220.

[0061] Meanwhile, the first housing tube 210 may have a grip part 211 formed on the outer peripheral surface to facilitate gripping by the user.

[0062] Thereby, the user can easily operate the toilet unclogging device in a state of gripping the grip part 211.

[0063] Meanwhile, the first housing tube 210 may be formed with a slide fixing part 212 on the outer peripheral surface thereof, wherein the slide fixing part 212 fixes the slide of the second housing tube 220 in relation to the first housing tube 210 or releases fixation thereof.

[0064] The slide fixing part 212 is rotated in a state of being gripped by the user to thereby fix the slide of the second housing tube 220 or release fixation thereof.

[0065] More specifically, when the slide fixing part 212 is rotated in a first direction in a state of being gripped by a user, the first housing tube 210 is pressed in the direction toward the second housing tube 220, thereby preventing the second housing tube 220 from being slid in relation to the first housing tube 210.

[0066] Conversely, when the slide fixing member 212 is rotated in a second direction in a state of being gripped by the user, the pressure of the direction toward the second housing tube 220 in relation to the first housing tube 210 is released, thereby allowing the second housing tube 220 to be slid in relation to the first housing tube 210.

[0067] Thereby, the user can easily adjust and fix the extent to which the elongated member 100 is pulled out to the outside of the housing member 200.

[0068] Meanwhile, the housing member may further comprise an elastic tube 230 which is formed in a tubular shape made from a flexible material, and in which the other end is coupled to one end of a second housing tube 220 having the smallest diameter among the plurality of housing tubes, and a part of the elongated member 100 is housed on the inside.

[0069] The elastic tube 230 can be changed in shape in correspondence to the bending shape of the elongated member 100. In addition, the elastic tube 230 can prevent foreign matters or water from flowing into the inside of the elongated member 100 by closely attaching the outer peripheral surface and the inner peripheral surface of the elongated member 100 housed inside.

[0070] Meanwhile, the elastic tube 230 may comprise an inflow prevention ring that is formed into a ring shape made from a flexible material, and whose outer side surface is located in contact with the circumference of the inner side surface of the elastic tube 230.

[0071] Such an inflow prevention ring may be formed with a diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the elongated member 100, and may be elastically deformed when the elongated member 100 is inserted inside, so that its inner side circumference is tightly attached to the outer side surface of the elongated member 100.

[0072] Thereby, the inflow prevention ring can prevent foreign matters or water from flowing into the inside of the elongated member 100 together with the elastic tube 230.

[0073] Meanwhile, the elastic member 500 is housed inside the plurality of housing tubes 210, 220, is elastically deformed by the slide insertion or slide pulling-out of the plurality of housing tubes 210, 220, and can apply an elastic force generated by the elastic deformation to the plurality of housing tubes 210, 220.

[0074] Specifically, the elastic member 500 may be a coil spring, in which the other end is fixed to the inside of the other end of the first housing tube 210, and one end is fixed to the inside of one end of the second housing tube 220. As a result, the elastic member 500 is elastically deformed by the slide insertion or slide pulling-out of the second housing tube 220 in relation to the first housing tube 210, and can apply an elastic force to the first housing tube 210 and the second housing tube 220.

[0075] The rotating member 300 will be described below.

[0076] FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a rotating member and an elongated member are coupled in a toilet unclogging device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a rotating member and an elongated member separated in a toilet unclogging device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the rotating member 300 is coupled to the other end of the elongated member 100 and is housed on the inner side of the housing member 200, and can transmit a rotational force applied from the rotating device to the elongated member 100 to rotate the elongated member 100.

[0078] Specifically, the rotating member 300 may be coupled to the rotating device in a state where a part of the rotating member 300 is housed inside the other end of the first housing tube 210 of the plurality of housing tubes 210, 220 provided in the housing member 200.

[0079] Here, the rotating device is a device that receives supply of power and generates a rotational force, and the type thereof is not limited as long as it is coupled with the rotating member 300 and applies a rotational force to the rotating member 300 to rotate the rotating member 300.

[0080] In one embodiment, the rotating device may be an electric drill device.

[0081] Thus, the rotating member 300 may include a fixing tube 310, a rotating block 320, and a rotating tip 330.

[0082] The fixing tube 310 may be formed in a tubular shape passing through the inside, and fixed to the inner side surface of the housing member;

[0083] Specifically, the fixing tube 310 may be configured such that the outer side surface is fixed to the inner side surface of the other end of the first housing tube 210, so that even if the rotating block 320 and the rotating tip 330 inserted inside rotate, they are fixed and do not rotate, and can guide the rotation of the rotating block 320 and the rotating tip 330 so that the rotating block 320 and the rotating tip 330 rotate only inside.

[0084] has an outer side surface fixed to the inner surface of the other end of the first housing tube 210, so that even if the rotating block 320 and rotating tip 330 inserted into the inside rotate, the fixing tube 310 does not rotate but is fixed, and can guide the rotation of the rotating block 320 and the rotating tip 330 so that the rotating block 320 and the rotating tip 330 rotate only toward an inner side.

[0085] For this purpose, on the inner side surface of the fixing tube 310, a rotation guide protrusion for guiding the rotation of the rotation block and the rotation tip may be formed to protrude from the inner surface.

[0086] Meanwhile, the rotating block 320 may be inserted into the inside of the fixing tube 310 so as to be rotatable inside the fixing tube 310, wherein one end can be coupled to the other end of the elongated member 100.

[0087] The other end of the rotating block 320 is coupled to one end of the rotating tip 330, and the rotating block 320 can rotate together with the rotating tip 330 by the rotational force transmitted from the rotating tip 330.

[0088] Meanwhile, the rotating block 320 may be formed with a coupling groove so that the elongated member 100 is inserted inside and coupled, and a screw thread corresponding to the shape of the elongated member 100 may be formed on the inner side surface of the coupling groove.

[0089] The rotating tip 330 may be inserted into the inside of the fixed tube 310 so as to be rotatable in the inner side of the fixing tube 310, wherein one end may be coupled to the other end of the rotating block 320, and the other end may be coupled to a rotating device.

[0090] Thereby, the rotating tip 330 may be configured such that one end is formed in a cylindrical shape, and the other end formed in a polyangular pillar shape.

[0091] In particular, the other end of the rotating tip 330 may be formed similarly to the shape of a drill bit of an electric drill so as to be coupled to a keyless chuck of an electric drill, which is a rotating device.

[0092] Thus, in a state where the other end of the rotating tip 330 is coupled to a keyless chuck of an electric drill, which is a rotating device, if the rotating device operates to rotate the rotating tip 330, the rotating force is transmitted from the rotating tip 330 to the rotating block 320, so that the rotating block 320 rotates. Then, the rotational force is transmitted from the rotating block 320 to the elongated member 100, so that the elongated member 100 rotates, and then the rotational force is transmitted from the elongated member 100 to the fixing release member 400, so that the sticking release member 400 can rotate.

[0093] Next, the sticking release member 400 will be described.

[0094] FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a sticking release member and an elongated member are coupled in a toilet unclogging device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a sticking release member and an elongated member are separated in a toilet unclogging device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0095] Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, the sticking release member 400 is coupled to one end of the elongated member 100 and collides with foreign matters firmly sticking to the trap by the movement of the elongated member 100, thereby releasing sticking of the foreign matters from the trap.

[0096] As described above, the sticking release member 400 enters the trap of the toilet together with the elongated member 100, and collides with foreign matters at its leading end, thereby releasing sticking of the foreign matters from the trap.

[0097] For this purpose, the sticking release member 400 may be provided with a fixing block 410 and a sticking release tip 420.

[0098] The fixing block 410 may be configured such that the other end is coupled to one end of the elongated member 100 and is inserted into the inside of the sticking release tip 420 to be coupled to the sticking release tip 420.

[0099] In this case, a coupling protrusion is protrusively formed on the outer side surface of the fixing block 410, and when inserted into the inner side of the sticking release tip 420, the coupling protrusion is inserted into the coupling groove formed in the sticking release tip 420, thereby capable of coupling with the sticking release tip 420.

[0100] Conversely, when an external force is applied to the fixing block 410 in a direction opposite to the direction in which the fixing block 410 is inserted into the sticking release tip 420, the coupling projection may be insertion-released from the coupling groove, so that the fixing block 410 and the sticking release tip 420 may be released from the coupling.

[0101] As described above, the sticking release member 400 may be at least partially inserted in the inside of the fixing block 410 to be coupled to the fixing block 410, and collides with foreign matters to release sticking of foreign matters from the trap.

[0102] As a result, when the elongated member 100 rotates, a rotational force is transmitted from the elongated member 100 to the fixing block 410, causing the fixing block 410 to rotate, and a rotational force is transmitted from the fixing block 410 to the sticking release tip 420, causing the sticking release tip 420 to rotate.

[0103] Therefore, the sticking release tip 420 can not only move back and forth within the trap, but also collide with the foreign matters by the movement, thereby releasing sticking of the foreign matters from the trap.

[0104] The sticking release tip 420 according to one embodiment may include a body part 421 and a cutting ring 422.

[0105] Specifically, the body part 421 may have a block groove formed therein so that the fixing block 410 can be inserted inside, and the coupling groove may be formed by inserting into the block groove.

[0106] The cutting ring 422 may be formed in a partially cut ring shape, and may be fixedly coupled to the body portion 421 so that the cut area faces forward.

[0107] Here, forward may mean a direction toward an area preceding the sticking release tip 420 when entering the trap.

[0108] This cutting ring 422 can perform a role similar to a grinder of a mixer within the trap to thereby effectively release sticking of the foreign matter.

[0109] Next, a sticking release member according to another embodiment will be described.

[0110] FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a sticking release member and an elongated member are coupled in a toilet unclogging device according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a sticking release member and an elongated member are separated in a toilet unclogging device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0111] Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, the sticking release member 400′ according to another embodiment is different from the sticking release member 400 according to one embodiment only in regard to the sticking release tip 420′, so a repeated description will be omitted.

[0112] The sticking release member 400′ according to another embodiment includes a fixing block 410′ and a sticking release tip 420′, and the sticking release tip 420′ may include a body part 421′ and a sawtooth cutting ring 422′.

[0113] The sawtooth cutting ring 422′ may be formed in a partially cut ring shape, wherein a plurality of sawtooth L protruded from the outer side surface are formed, and may be fixedly coupled to the body part 421′ so that the cut area faces forward.

[0114] At this time, the plurality of teeth L are formed on the outer side surface of the sawtooth cutting ring 422′, but may be all formed to be the same size, or may be formed to be larger as they are farther from the body part 421′.

[0115] Thereby, the sawtooth cutting ring 422′ maximizes the area of the outer side surface, and when it comes into contact with a foreign matter, it expands the area to more effectively perform the sticking release of the foreign matters.

[0116] Next, a sticking release member according to yet another embodiment will be described.

[0117] FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a sticking release member and an elongated member are coupled in a toilet unclogging device according to yet another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a sticking release member and an elongated member are separated in a toilet unclogging device according to yet another embodiment of the present invention.

[0118] Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, the sticking release member 400″ according to yet another embodiment is different from the sticking release member 400 according to one embodiment only in regard to the sticking release tip 420″, so a repeated description will be omitted.

[0119] The sticking release member 400″ according to yet another embodiment comprises a fixing block 410″ and a sticking release tip 420″, wherein the sticking release tip 420″ may comprise a body part 421″ and a spiral wire 422″.

[0120] The spiral wire 422″ may be coupled to the body part 421″, and formed into a spiral shape.

[0121] In this case, the spiral wire 422″ may be formed so that the spiral diameter becomes longer or the distance between the wires becomes larger as it gets farther from the body part 421″.

[0122] More specifically, the spiral wire 422″ may be formed such that the spiral diameter from the point where it is coupled to the body part 421″ to the middle is the same as the first diameter, the wires are in contact with each other, and the spiral diameter from the middle to the end becomes longer as it gets farther from the body part 421″, and the distance between the wires becomes greater.

[0123] That is, the spiral wire 422″ is formed by twisting the wires into a spiral shape, but the gap between the wires is widened at the top and the diameter of the spiral is formed to be longer, so that a fitting area can be formed between the wires.

[0124] Foreign matters of a size that cannot pass through the trap may be inserted in this fitting area and then moved by the spiral wire 422″.

[0125] Thereby, if a foreign matter such as a toothbrush, handkerchief, or sanitary napkin having a size that cannot be crushed and cannot pass through the trap is blocking the trap, the foreign matter can be inserted in the fitting area created by the spiral wire 422″ and moved to the outside of the trap, thereby unclogging the trap.

[0126] Meanwhile, the elongated member 100 according to another embodiment may have a plurality of screw blades formed in an area housed in the housing member 200.

[0127] Each of these plurality of screw blades may be a semicircular blade having a wing groove formed inside into which an elongated member 100 is fitted. That is, each of the plurality of screw blades may be formed with a semi-elliptical blade groove on the straight edge of a semicircular plate made of a metal material. Each of these plurality of screw blades may be coupled to the outer periphery of the elongated member 100 at a predetermined angle so as to be inclined rather than perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the elongated member 100. In other words, each of the plurality of screw blades may be coupled to the elongated member 100 by inserting and coupling the outer peripheral surface of the elongated member 100 into the wing groove. In addition, each of the plurality of screw blades may be located to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance. In addition, each of the plurality of screw blades may be located between the elongated member 100 and the elastic member 500.

[0128] Thereby, when the elongated member 100 rotates, the plurality of screw blades that form a spiral also rotate within the housing member 200, and as the plurality of screw blades rotate, foreign matters and water flowing into the housing member 200 are transported to one end or the other end of the housing member 200 by the plurality of screw blades, and can be discharged to the outside of the housing member 200.

[0129] Thereby, each of the screw blades can discharge foreign matters and water flowing into the inside of the housing member 200 to the outside.

[0130] Thus far, the present invention has been discussed with a focus on preferred embodiments. It will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the present invention can be embodied in modified forms without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments should be considered from an illustrative and not restrictive perspective. The scope of the present invention is set forth in the appended claims and not in the above description, and all differences within the equivalent scope thereof should be interpreted as being included in the present invention.

[0131] Although a various example embodiments and drawings have been illustrated and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various modifications and changes may be made in these example embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention.EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS100: elongated member

[0133] 200: housing member

[0134] 300: rotating member

[0135] 400: sticking release member

[0136] 500: elastic member

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[0027]Below, various example embodiments will be described with reference to accompanying drawings. The following example embodiments are illustrative only and not intended to limit the invention, and it should be understood that all suitable modification, equivalents and / or alternatives fall within the scope of the invention. Throughout the drawings, like numerals refer to like elements.

[0028]In this description, “have,”“may have,”“include,”“may include” or the like expression refer to presence of the corresponding features (e.g., numerical values, functions, operations, or elements of parts, and does not exclude the presence of additional features.

[0029]In this description, “A or B,”“at least one of A or / and B,”“one or more of A or / and B” or the like expression may involve any possible combination of listed elements. For example, “A or B,”“at least one of A and B,” or “at least one A or B” may refer to including all of (1) at least one A, (2) at least one B, or (3) both at least o...

Claims

1. A toilet unclogging device comprising:an elongated member that is formed to be elastically deformable so that at least a part enters and exits a trap along a toilet trap;a housing member that is formed in a tubular shape and houses at least a part of the elongated member inside;a rotating member that is connected to the other end of the elongated member, housed on the inner side of the housing member, and transmits a rotational force applied from a rotating device to the elongated member to thereby rotate the elongated member; anda sticking release member that is coupled to one end of the elongated member and collides with foreign matters firmly sticking to the trap by the movement of the elongated member, thereby releasing sticking of the foreign matters from the trap,wherein the housing member comprises a plurality of housing tubes having different diameters,wherein the housing member further comprises an elastic tube which is formed in a tubular shape made from a flexible material, and in which the other end is coupled to one end of a second housing tube having the smallest diameter among the plurality of housing tubes, and a part of the elongated member is housed on the inside,wherein the elastic tube comprises an inflow prevention ring in which an outer side surface and an inner surface of the elongated member are in close contact with each other, but the shape is deformed in correspondence to the bending shape of the elongated member, and formed into a ring shape made from a flexible material,wherein the inflow prevention ring is formed with a diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the elongated member so that its outer side surface is located in contact with the circumference of the inner side surface of the elastic tube, and is elastically deformed when the elongated member is inserted inside, so that its inner side circumference is tightly attached to the outer side surface of the elongated member,wherein the elastic tube and the inflow prevention ring prevent foreign matters from flowing into the inside of the elongated member,wherein the elongated member is configured such that a plurality of screw blades are located to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance on the outer peripheral surface of the area housed in the housing member,wherein the plurality of screw blades are formed in a semicircular shape, but are inclined at a predetermined angle without being perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the elongated member, and are coupled to the outer peripheral surface of the elongated member, so that they rotate together within the housing member when the elongated member rotates, thereby transporting foreign matters flowing into the housing member within the housing member and discharging the foreign matters to the outside of the housing member.

2. The toilet unclogging device according to claim 1, wherein the rotating member comprises:a fixing tube that is formed in a tubular shape passing through the inside, and fixed to the inner side surface of the housing member;a rotating block that is inserted inside the fixed tube so as to be rotatable inside the fixed tube, with one end being coupled to the other end of the elongated member; anda rotating tip that is inserted into the inner side of the fixing tube so as to be rotatable inside the fixing tube, with one end being coupled to the other end of the rotating block and the other end being coupled to the rotating device.

3. The toilet unclogging device according to claim 1, wherein the sticking release member comprises:a fixing block of which the other end is coupled to one end of the elongated member; anda sticking releasing tip that is at least partially inserted into the inner side of the fixing block to be coupled with the fixing block, and collides with the foreign matters to release sticking of the foreign matters from the trap,wherein the sticking releasing tip comprises a body part into which the fixing block is inserted inside.

4. The toilet unclogging device according to claim 3, wherein:the sticking releasing tip further comprises any one of a cutting ring; a sawtooth cutting ring; and a spiral wire,the cutting ring is formed in a partially cut ring shape and is fixedly coupled to the body part so that the cut area faces forward,the sawtooth cutting ring is formed in a partially cut ring shape, has a plurality of protruding teeth formed on an outer side surface thereof, and is fixedly coupled to the body part so that the cut area faces forward, andthe spiral wire is fixedly coupled to the body part, and formed into a spiral shape, but the diameter of the spiral becomes longer as it gets farther away from the body part, or the gap between the wires becomes longer.

5. The toilet unclogging device according to claim 1, wherein:the plurality of the housing tubes are slid and inserted into the inside of adjacent housing tubes so that the elongated member is more exposed to the outside of the housing tubes, or are slid and pulled out from the outside of adjacent housing tubes so that the elongated member is more housed inside the housing tubes, andthe toilet unclogging device further comprises an elastic member that is housed inside the plurality of housing tubes and is elastically deformed by the slide insertion or slide pulling-out of the plurality of housing tubes, and applies an elastic force generated by the elastic deformation to the plurality of housing tubes.

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