JP3986902B2 - Scalp washer - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a scalp cleaning device that can be used for scalp / face cleaning, oral cleaning, water purifier, and the like, and more particularly, pressurizes cleaning water temporarily stored in a tank and applies pulsation to the hose. It is related with the scalp washer which discharges from a nozzle head in the shape of a shower via A, and cleans a scalp etc.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, there is a scalp washer excellent in cleaning efficiency, massage effect, convenience and comfort. In general, such scalp scrubbers store a single wash water to be used for scalp washing in a tank, take in the tank wash water with a pump, pressurize it, apply pulsation, and supply water to the nozzle head as a pulsating water flow. In addition, the cleaning water is discharged from the nozzle head. Such a scalp washer is disclosed, for example, in “Head / Face Washing Device” of Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-196925.
[0003]
By the way, in such scalp scrubbers, normal tap water (hot water) is often used as cleaning water. Therefore, when the influence on hair, skin, etc. is taken into account, residual water contained in the tap water It is required to remove chlorine. In this case, ascorbic acid is often used as a chlorine removing agent in order to instantaneously remove residual chlorine contained in tap water. In this case, every time ascorbic acid is used, it is a very troublesome operation to add to the washing water. Therefore, in order to release a certain amount of ascorbic acid into water, the amount of ascorbic acid that can be continuously released into water for a certain period is stored in water and stored before performing the washing operation. It is known that it is devised so that it can be supplied.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional scalp scrubber as shown above, since new ascorbic acid is dissolved in water at the start of use or after a certain period of use, this work is very difficult for the user. It was annoying. In addition, when ascorbic acid is dissolved in water in advance, deterioration progresses, and it is difficult to stably supply it as an aqueous solution.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in view of the above, and a work for removing residual chlorine contained in cleaning water by making the chlorine removing agent water-soluble and dropping it in an appropriate amount onto the cleaning water. The purpose is to supply a chlorinating agent solution stably without deterioration.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, in the scalp washer according to claim 1, in the scalp washer that discharges the cleaning water stored in the tank in a shower shape at a predetermined pressure to wash the scalp, etc. A storage means for separating and storing a chlorine removing agent for removing residual chlorine from the cleaning water and water for dissolving the chlorine removing agent, and detachably coupled to the tank and the storage means; Dropping means for dissolving the chlorine removing agent in the water and dropping the aqueous solution when combined with the storage means.
[0007]
According to the present invention, the dropping means is set in the tank for storing the cleaning water, and the storage means is coupled to the dropping means, thereby realizing a detachable consumable replacement structure. It is possible to dissolve the chlorine removing agent in the water stored when it is bonded to the water and drop the aqueous solution into the cleaning water, so that an appropriate amount of the fresh chlorine aqueous solution can be dissolved in the cleaning water. .
[0008]
In the scalp washer according to claim 2, the storage means includes a chlorine removing agent chamber for storing the chlorine removing agent, a water storage chamber for storing the water, the chlorine removing agent chamber, and the A first partition that separates the water storage chamber, and a second partition configured by a part of an outer wall of the chlorine removing agent chamber, wherein the dripping means is coupled to the storage means when the first partition is formed. A protrusion for forming a through hole in the first partition wall and the second partition wall, and a dropping nozzle for dissolving the chlorine removing agent in the water through the through hole and dropping an appropriate amount of the aqueous solution. It is.
[0009]
According to the present invention, in the first aspect, the first partition wall and the second partition wall that separates the water and the chlorine removing agent when the storage means that separates and stores the water and the chlorine removing agent is set (coupled) to the dropping means. The water and chlorine remover are mixed through the hole formed there, the water and the chlorine remover are mixed together, and both of them melt, and the aqueous solution is dropped from the dropping nozzle, so that an appropriate amount of the chlorine aqueous solution is washed. It is possible to dissolve in the water and remove residual chlorine in the water for cleaning instantly, and the removal work can be easily performed.
[0010]
Moreover, in the scalp washing device concerning Claim 3, ascorbic acid is used as said chlorine removal agent.
[0011]
According to the present invention, in claim 1 or 2, by using ascorbic acid as a chlorine removing agent, it is easy to dissolve in water, and it is possible to cause a removal reaction with residual chlorine contained in cleaning water instantly. .
[0012]
In the scalp washer according to claim 4, the first partition and the second partition are welded to the chlorine removing agent chamber and the water storage chamber by ultrasonic processing. Is.
[0013]
According to the present invention, the first partition and the second partition are affected by the chemical reaction by welding the first partition and the second partition to the chlorine removing agent chamber and the water storage chamber by ultrasonic processing. It is possible to ensure the sealing quality with no safety and high safety.
[0014]
In the scalp washer according to claim 5, the first partition and the second partition are made of a metal foil or a film-like sheet material.
[0015]
According to this invention, in claim 2, the first partition and the second partition are made of metal foil or a film-like sheet material, so that they are stable against chemical reaction and have high sealing strength. It becomes possible to do.
[0016]
Moreover, in the scalp washing device concerning Claim 6, the said water storage chamber is arrange | positioned with respect to the said chlorine removal agent chamber.
[0017]
According to this invention, in Claim 2, water and a chlorine removing agent become easy to mix by arrange | positioning a water storage chamber in the upper part with respect to a chlorine removing agent chamber.
[0018]
Moreover, in the scalp washer concerning Claim 7, the said dripping means has a shape which can be attached or detached with respect to the said tank.
[0019]
According to the present invention, in the first or second aspect, since the dripping means has a detachable shape with respect to the tank, it falls down or rolls when water is poured into the tank or when it moves. In addition to preventing loss, stable chlorine removal is possible.
[0020]
In the scalp washer according to claim 8, further, a third partition wall is provided around the dropping nozzle to prevent the water from entering the dropping nozzle before being dissolved in the chlorine removing agent. It is provided.
[0021]
According to this invention, in the second aspect, the clogged nozzle is provided by providing the third partition around the dropping nozzle to prevent the stored water from entering the dropping nozzle before dissolving in the chlorine removing agent. Prevent generation and avoid unnecessary consumption of chlorine remover.
[0022]
Moreover, in the scalp washing device concerning Claim 9, the said dripping means is a structure dripped only when the said water for washing | cleaning is touching a part.
[0023]
According to the present invention, in claim 1 or 2, the structure of the dropping means is such that the cleaning water is dropped only when the cleaning water is in contact with a part of the tank, so that the cleaning water is put into the tank and used only. The chlorine remover is consumed.
[0024]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a scalp washer according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, this invention takes this embodiment as an example and is not limited to this.
[0025]
The scalp scrubber of the present invention is a storage means (removal unit) that separates and stores a chlorine removing agent that removes residual chlorine stored in the tank and water for dissolving the chlorine removing agent, The tank and the storage means are detachably coupled, and a dropping means (dropping unit) for dissolving the chlorine removing agent in the water stored when the storage means is coupled and dropping the aqueous solution is provided. The scrubbing water is ejected in a shower shape at a predetermined pressure to wash the scalp and the like. Hereinafter, these will be described in detail.
[0026]
FIG. 1 shows an external view of a scalp washer 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration inside scalp washer 100 in FIG.
[0027]
As shown in these drawings, this scalp washer 100 includes a tank 101 for storing cleaning water, a pump unit 102 that takes in the cleaning water from the tank 101, pressurizes it, applies pulsation, and supplies it as a pulsating water flow, A pipe 103 that guides the cleaning water delivered from the section 102, a flexible tube 104 that guides the cleaning water guided by the pipe 103, a nozzle head 105 that discharges the cleaning water guided by the flexible tube 104, and a pump section And a discharge control unit 106 that controls the discharge of cleaning water by driving 102. In FIG. 2, reference numeral 107 denotes a pipe that is a flow path between the tank 101 and the pump unit 102, and reference numeral 110 denotes a battery that supplies power to the entire apparatus.
[0028]
As shown in FIG. 2, the pipe 103 has a coupling portion 103 a with the flexible tube 104. The flexible tube 104 has a coupling portion 104 a with the pipe 103.
[0029]
Next, the operation of the scalp washer 100 configured as described above will be described. When cleaning is performed using the scalp washer 100 of the present invention, the user turns on the power by operating a power switch (not shown). When the power is turned on, the discharge control unit 106 supplies power from the battery 110 to the pump unit 102 and drives the pump unit 102. The pump unit 102 pressurizes the cleaning water supplied from the tank 101 with a predetermined pressure, and sends the cleaning water to the nozzle head 105 via the flexible tube 104. Cleaning water is discharged from the nozzle head 105 in the form of a shower, and the user cleans the scalp.
[0030]
Next, in the scalp washer 100 described above, a configuration that removes residual chlorine contained in the cleaning water used in the scalp washer 100, which is a feature of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as a residual chlorine removing device), etc. Will be described.
[0031]
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a removal state of the tank 101 in which the residual chlorine removing device of the scalp washer 100 in FIG. 1 is set and an overview state of the residual removing device. The residual chlorine removing apparatus 1 includes a removing unit 10 as a storage means and a dropping unit 20 as a dropping means, and is attached to a water outlet portion of a tank 101 as will be described later.
[0032]
The removal unit 10 is configured to be detachable from the dropping unit 20, and is provided with a chlorine removing agent and a chamber in which the chlorine removing agent is water-isolated. The dropping unit 20 has a structure that can be attached and detached by a one-touch operation by inserting the tip end portion of the tank coupling portion 22 into an attachment portion (not shown) of the tank 101.
[0033]
Next, the configuration of the above-described removal unit 10 and dropping unit 20 and the combined state of both units will be described with reference to FIG. 4A shows a cross-sectional configuration of the removal unit 10, FIG. 4B shows a cross-sectional configuration of the dropping unit 20, and FIG. 4C shows an assembled state of both units.
[0034]
As shown in FIG. 4A, the removal unit 10 includes a first partition 2 that separates the chlorine removing agent chamber and the water storage chamber, and a second partition 3 that forms part of the outer wall of the unit. , A water storage chamber 4 for storing water, a chlorine removal agent chamber 5 for storing a chlorine removal agent, and a coupling portion 6 provided with a male screw convex shape for coupling to the dropping unit 20. . The main body structure of the removal unit 10 is formed by injection molding using a predetermined resin material.
[0035]
As the chlorine removing agent, for example, ascorbic acid which is well known as vitamin C and is soluble in water is used. Ascorbic acid may be solid, powder, or liquid. In addition, solid, powder, liquid calcium sulfite, activated carbon, or the like may be used as the chlorine removing agent. The first partition 2 is welded by ultrasonic machining using a metal foil such as aluminum.
[0036]
As shown in FIG. 4B, the dripping unit 20 is coupled to the coupling portion 21 formed with a female screw shape corresponding to the coupling portion 6 of the removal unit 10 by being inserted into a predetermined portion of the tank 101. When coupled with the tank unit 22, the third partition wall 23 for preventing the chlorine removing agent from entering the nozzle part before being dissolved in water when coupled with the removal unit 10, and the removal unit 10 A penetrating protrusion 24 that passes through the chlorine removing agent chamber 5 and communicates with the water storage chamber 4 and a dropping nozzle portion 25 that discharges an appropriate amount of an aqueous solution of the chlorine removing agent dissolved in water are provided.
[0037]
The removal unit 10 and the dropping unit 20 configured as described above are coupled by screwing in a state as shown in FIG. That is, the removal unit 10 is inserted into the dropping unit 20 while being rotated, and is fixed at the illustrated position, thereby functioning as the residual chlorine removal apparatus 1.
[0038]
Next, the attached state of the residual chlorine removing apparatus 1 configured as described above and the dropping state of the aqueous solution are shown in FIG. FIG. 5A shows a state in which the residual chlorine removing apparatus 1 is attached to the tank 101 via the tank coupling portion 22, and other components in the scalp washer 100 are omitted.
[0039]
Usually, the dropping unit 20 is fixed to the tank 101 side via a tank coupling portion 22 having a claw-like protrusion shape, and the removal unit 10 is set in that state. That is, the removal unit 10 is a so-called cartridge-type replacement method in which, after a certain period of time has elapsed, the old unit is removed from the dropping unit 2 as a consumable by turning it away from the coupling unit 2 and then replaced with a new unit. Done.
[0040]
When the removal unit 10 is screwed into the dropping unit 20 while being screwed, through holes 24 are formed in the first partition wall 2 and the second partition wall 3 of the removal unit 10 by the penetration protrusions 24, and the chlorine removing agent chamber 5 and the water storage chamber are formed. 4 communicates, and the chlorine removing agent and water are mixed. At this time, before the through hole is made in the second partition 3, the third partition 23 blocks so that the chlorine removing agent does not enter the dropping nozzle portion 25.
[0041]
As shown in FIG. 5 (b), the chlorine removing agent that has become an aqueous solution is dropped from the dropping nozzle portion 25 and reacts with residual chlorine in the cleaning water stored in the tank 102 to remove the chlorine. At this time, the dropping nozzle portion 25 has a structure in which the dropping nozzle portion 25 is dropped only while the cleaning water is in contact with a part of the dropping nozzle portion 25.
[0042]
As described above, the dropping unit 20 is set in the tank 101 for storing the cleaning water, and the removal unit 10 is coupled to the dropping unit 20, thereby realizing a removable cartridge type consumable replacement structure. . Further, the chlorine removing agent is dissolved in the water stored when the removal unit 10 is joined, and the aqueous solution is dropped into the cleaning water from the dropping nozzle 25, so that an appropriate amount of the fresh chlorine aqueous solution is dissolved in the cleaning water. Can be made.
[0043]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the scalp washer according to the present invention (Claim 1), the dropping means is set in the tank for storing cleaning water, and the storage means is coupled to the dropping means. Therefore, it is possible to replace detachable consumables, and to dissolve the chlorine remover in the water stored when it is connected to the storage means, and to drop the aqueous solution into the cleaning water. Thus, it is possible to dissolve an aqueous solution of chlorinating agent in cleaning water, eliminate the troublesome work as in the past, prevent deterioration of the chlorinating agent solution, and perform stable supply.
[0044]
Further, according to the scalp washer according to the present invention (Claim 2), the storage means in which water and the chlorine removing agent are separated and stored in Claim 1 is set (coupled) to the dripping means. The first partition and the second partition separating the remover are penetrated by protrusions, and the water and the chlorine remover are mixed through the hole formed there, and both are melted. Further, the aqueous solution is discharged from the dropping nozzle. Since the dripping structure is adopted, it is possible to dissolve an appropriate amount of the aqueous chlorine solution in the washing water and instantly remove the residual chlorine in the washing water with a simple operation of coupling the storage means to the dropping means.
[0045]
Moreover, according to the scalp washing device (Claim 3) according to the present invention, ascorbic acid is used as the chlorine removing agent in Claim 1 or 2, so that the residual chlorine contained in the water for washing is easily dissolved in water. And a removal reaction can be caused.
[0046]
According to the scalp washer according to the present invention (claim 4), in claim 2, the first partition wall and the second partition wall are ultrasonically processed with respect to the chlorine removing agent chamber and the water storage chamber. Since it is welded, it is possible to ensure hermetic quality without being affected by a chemical reaction and with high safety.
[0047]
Further, according to the scalp washer according to the present invention (claim 5), in claim 2, the first partition and the second partition are made of metal foil or a film-like sheet material. On the other hand, the sealing strength can be increased while ensuring the stability.
[0048]
In addition, according to the scalp washer according to the present invention (Claim 6), the water storage chamber is disposed above the chlorine removal agent chamber in Claim 2, so that water and the chlorine removal agent can be formed with a simple configuration. And can be mixed easily.
[0049]
According to the scalp washer according to the present invention (Claim 7), in Claim 1 or 2, the dropping means has a shape that can be attached to and detached from the tank. In addition, it can be prevented from falling or falling off when moving, and stable chlorine removal can be performed.
[0050]
Further, according to the scalp washer according to the present invention (Claim 8), in Claim 2, water stored around the dropping nozzle is prevented from entering the dropping nozzle before being dissolved in the chlorine removing agent. Since the third partition is provided, it is possible to prevent nozzle clogging in an incomplete state and to avoid unnecessary consumption of the chlorine removing agent.
[0051]
Further, according to the scalp washer according to the present invention (claim 9), the structure of the dripping means in claim 1 or 2 is adapted to dripping only when the cleaning water is in contact with a part of the tank. The chlorine removal agent can be supplied only when the cleaning water is put in and used.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an external configuration of a scalp washer according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration inside a scalp washer in FIG. 1; FIG.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a removal state of a tank in which the residual chlorine removal device of the scalp washer in FIG. 1 is set and an overview state of the residual removal device.
FIGS. 4A and 4B are explanatory views showing a configuration of a removal unit and a dropping unit according to an embodiment of the present invention and a combined state of both units, in which FIG. 4A is a sectional configuration of the removal unit, and FIG. Configuration (c) shows the assembled state of both units.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an attached state of the residual chlorine removing apparatus and a state of dropping of an aqueous solution according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Residual chlorine removal apparatus 2 1st partition 3 2nd partition 4 Water storage chamber 5 Chlorine storage chamber 6 Connection part 10 Removal unit 20 Dropping unit 21 Connection part 22 Tank connection part 23 3rd partition wall 24 Protrusion 25 for penetration Dripping nozzle unit 100 Scalp washer 101 Tank

Claims (9)

In scalp washer that discharges cleaning water stored in the tank in a shower shape at a predetermined pressure and cleans the scalp,
Storage means for separately storing a chlorine removing agent for removing residual chlorine from the cleaning water and water for dissolving the chlorine removing agent;
A drip means that is detachably coupled to the tank and the storage means, dissolves the chlorine removing agent in the water when coupled to the storage means, and drops the aqueous solution;
A scalp washer characterized by comprising: The storage means includes
A chlorine remover chamber for containing the chlorine remover;
A water storage chamber for storing the water;
A first partition separating the chlorine removing agent chamber and the water storage chamber;
A second partition configured by a part of the outer wall of the chlorine removing agent chamber;
With
The dripping means includes
A protrusion for forming a through hole in the first partition and the second partition when coupled to the storage means;
A dropping nozzle for dissolving the chlorine removing agent in the water through the through hole and dropping an appropriate amount of the aqueous solution;
The scalp washer according to claim 1, comprising: The scalp washer according to claim 1 or 2, wherein ascorbic acid is used as the chlorine removing agent. The scalp washer according to claim 2, wherein the first partition wall and the second partition wall are welded to the chlorine removing agent chamber and the water storage chamber by ultrasonic processing. The scalp washer according to claim 2, wherein the first partition and the second partition are made of a metal foil or a film-like sheet material. The scalp washer according to claim 2, wherein the water storage chamber is disposed above the chlorine removing agent chamber. The scalp washer according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the dripping means has a detachable shape with respect to the tank. Furthermore, the scalp washing | cleaning of Claim 2 which provided the 3rd partition which prevents the said water from entering into the said dripping nozzle before melt | dissolving in the said chlorine removal agent around the said dripping nozzle. vessel. The scalp washer according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the dripping means has a structure in which the washing water is dripped only when a part of the washing water is touching.

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