JPH06154150A - Air type cleaning device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To give oscillating motion to a nozzle and improve cleaning efficiency by arranging a plurality of air blow trains having a plurality of nozzles consisting of soft tubes around a body to be cleaned, and continuously switching the supply of compressed air to each air blow train. CONSTITUTION:When an air type cleaning device is applied to an air type shoe cleaning equipment for falling the mud and grass adhered to shoe surface and shoe bottom, the device is provided with an air blow part consisting of a shoe cleaning base 2, a dust cover 7, an air block 11, and a plurality of flexible hoses 8 having a number of nozzles 1. It is further provided with an air circuit part 4 for, when the compressed air from an air source is supplied to each train of the air blow part consisting of five trains, successively and continuously switching the supply to each train and repeating the switching cycle for a time set by a timer.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a shoe surface by automatically blowing air for dust such as mud and grass adhering to the shoe surface and the sole of the shoe using compressed air from an air source such as a compressor. In addition, the present invention relates to an air-type shoe cleaning device that cleans shoe soles.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional shoe cleaning device, generally, an electric motor or the like causes a brush or the like to rotate or vibrate, and the brush is pressed against the shoe surface by a biasing force such as a spring. This is a cleaning method in which a person moves the shoe back and forth and left and right to remove dust adhering to the shoe surface and the sole. In addition, in a cleaning method that uses compressed air from an air source such as a compressor, there is an air gun installed at a golf course, etc., and the compressed air blown from the air gun held by hand is manually applied to the shoe surface cleaning section. It is sprayed and cleaned.

[0003]

However, in the conventional method using a scrubbing body such as a brush, the shoe surface is cleaned by the frictional resistance between the scrubbing body that is driven and the shoe surface.
There is also a problem that the shoe surface is damaged by the brushed body and the foot must be moved to brush the various parts of the shoe surface during cleaning because the brushed body is fixed. In addition, most of the methods of blowing compressed air with a hand nozzle involve manual cleaning, which causes a problem of troublesomeness and scattered dust scattered around the person's body.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems] That is, according to the present invention, a cleaning table on which a person puts shoes on while wearing them, and a plurality of rows of air blow series are arranged around the cleaning table, and each series is made of rubber or plastic. A plurality of nozzles consisting of flexible soft tubes, such as silicon tubes, are installed, and the air blow part that blows air while causing the nozzle to oscillate due to the action of compressed air blown out from the nozzle, and multiple rows of air blow A shoe cleaning device including an air circuit unit that sequentially and continuously switches the supply of compressed air to each unit of an air blow unit that is a unit.

[0005]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is an overall view showing an entire embodiment of a shoe cleaning device, 2 is a sectional view showing details of a nozzle portion, 3 is a sectional view showing a series of air blow portions, and 4 is a flow chart of compressed air. It is an air circuit diagram.

The structure of one embodiment and the method of using the same will be described with reference to FIG. 1. The surface of the shoe and the shoe are made by blowing air using compressed air supplied from an air source such as a compressor (not shown). The present invention relates to an air-type shoe cleaning device that removes dirt such as mud and grass attached to the bottom, and when supplying compressed air from an air source to each series of 5 air blow sections, The air circuit unit 4 that repeats the cycle of switching the supply sequentially and continuously within the time set by the timer 6, the shoe cleaning table 2, the dust cover 7, the dust tray 17, and the cover 3, which are installed on the frame 12, Cushion 14 and air block 11 installed in each air blow series connected to air circuit section 4 by connection hose 18,
The shoe cleaning device includes an air blower unit including an air pipe 10, a flexible hose 8, and a nozzle 1, and a dust storage unit for storing dust such as removed mud and grass. From the front opening of the air blow section, put the shoe on the slit-shaped shoe cleaning table 2 with the person wearing the shoe, position the shoe in the air blow section, and press the switch 5 to release the compressed air from the air source. It is connected to the air circuit unit 4. Further, compressed air is sequentially and continuously supplied from the air circuit unit 4 to each air blow system of the air blow unit, and the plurality of nozzles 1 installed in each air blow system are shaken by the action of the compressed air blown out. While moving dynamically, widely blow air on the shoe surface and sole to remove dirt such as mud and grass. The dust such as mud and grass that has been removed falls on the dust tray 17, and then the dust storage unit 1 is generated by the air flow in the device.
Collected in 3. The cushion 14 installed at the front opening of the air blow portion serves as a cushion material when the foot comes into contact with the opening, and reduces the outflow of compressed air blown out in the air blow portion from the opening to reduce the air around the ankle. It prevents the discomfort caused by the air flow and guides the air flow in the air blow section toward the dust storage section.

FIG. 2 is a detailed view of the nozzle 1 shown in FIG. 1, which includes a silicon tube 1a, a guide tube 1b, and
The silicone tube 1a and the guide tube 1b are fixed to the flexible tube 8 and are composed of a nipple 1c which serves as a passage for compressed air. Since the silicon tube 1a penetrates the inside of the guide tube 1b and protrudes, the protruding portion blows out the compressed air while swinging due to the flexibility of the silicon tube and the action of the compressed air supplied. A silicon tube having an inner diameter of 1.6 mm and an outer diameter of 3.2 mm or a smaller outer diameter and a thinner wall thickness is suitable for causing the silicon tube 1a to generate a swing motion. The optimum compressed air pressure is about 2.5 to 4.0 kg / cm ² including the pressure loss inside each air blow series. By adjusting the length of the guide tube 1b, it is possible to change the tip protruding length of the silicon tube 1a and change its swing width, and to generate an appropriate swing motion at the silicon tube 1a tip protruding portion. The length of the silicone tube protruding from the guide tube 1b is 25 to 4
The length is adjusted to about 0 mm, and the total length of the silicone tube 1a is adjusted so as to properly abut on each surface of the shoe positioned in the air blow section. The guide tube 1b is preferably a tube of silicon or nylon having an inner diameter similar to the outer shape of the silicon tube 1a, and also serves to prevent damage to the root of the oscillating silicon tube 1a.

FIG. 3 illustrates one series of air blow units. Compressed air supplied from the air sequence section through the connection hose 18 is distributed by the air block 11 to the air piping 10 for the sole of the shoe and the flexible hose 8 for surrounding the upper surface of the shoe, and a plurality of nozzles 1 are installed in each of them. Blow out more compressed air. The plurality of nozzles 1 installed on the flexible hose 8 penetrate through a dust cover 7 having a hole having a diameter approximately the same as the outer diameter of the guide tube 1b described above and protrude from each direction inside the air blow portion. . The number of nozzles is 4 to 6 for soles per series
About 6 to 12 shoes depending on the series
Nozzles are arranged to face various parts of the shoe surface. In the air blow part, five similar air blow lines are appropriately arranged from the shoe rear part to the shoe tip part, and the nozzle 1
The dust such as mud and grass removed by the compressed air blown out from the dust tray 17 is received by the dust tray 17 installed in the lower portion of the shoe cleaning table, and then carried to the dust storage unit by the air flow in the air blow unit. Needless to say, the number of air blow series can be increased or decreased by changing the air circuit unit 4 described above.

FIG. 4 shows an air circuit showing the flow of compressed air. Compressed air supplied from an air source such as a compressor (not shown) through the high-pressure hose 19 into the device is connected to the air circuit unit 4 by pressing the switch 5, and the air sequence circuit 16 selects from 5 series. Each air blow series NO. 1,
The supply of compressed air is sequentially and continuously switched to 2, 3, 4, 5 and the compressed air supplied to each series is blown out from the nozzles 1 arranged for the sole of the shoe and the surface of the shoe as described above, and the compressed air is supplied. By switching the air blow series of the compressed air blown out by the sequence circuit 16, the shoe surface and the sole are cleaned by the air blow of each series sequentially switched from the shoe rear part to the shoe front part. Switching the supply of compressed air to each air blow series by the air sequence circuit 16 is performed by the air blow series N0.1-2-3 during the time set by the timer 6.
By repeating the 4-5 switching cycle, the air blow time can be freely set depending on the degree of soiling of the shoes. Further, the switching cycle time from the air blow series N0.1 to 5 can be freely set by a speed controller (not shown) installed inside the air sequence circuit 16. The removed dust such as mud and grass is moved to the waste storage unit by the air flow toward the waste storage unit generated by switching the series. In the present embodiment, the switch 5 is a push type, but a method in which the shoe cleaning table 2 is supported by a spring (not shown) or the like and the foot is placed so that the switch installed at the bottom of the shoe cleaning table is turned on can be used. Is also possible.

It should be noted that the present invention also includes modification and implementation within the scope of not changing the gist of the above-described embodiment. For example, FIG. 5, FIG. 6, and FIG. 7 show modified embodiments of the shoe cleaning device when the shoe cleaning portion is set only in the shoe sole direction. FIG. 5 is a top view of the device, FIG. 6 is a horizontal cross-sectional view, and FIG. 7 is a vertical cross-sectional view. The method of using the device will be described. When a person stands on the pair of left and right shoe cleaning bases 2 supported by springs 20 from the left and right foot-shaped foot insertion openings 22, the spring 20 The shoe cleaning table 2 is lowered to a certain position due to the weight of the person against the urging force of (1) and pushes the switch 5 to connect compressed air from an air source (not shown) to the air circuit section 4 described above. The air circuit unit 4 sequentially and continuously switches the supply of compressed air to a plurality of rows of air blow series installed at the lower part of the device, and a plurality of nozzles 1 are installed to blow the sole of the air and the sole of the shoe is blown. Remove adhered dirt such as mud and grass. The switch 5 is installed on both the left and right sides, and the compressed air from the air source is the air circuit section 4 only when a person puts both feet on it.
Connected to. Assuming spike shoes such as golf shoes, the upper part of the device is covered with an elastic mat member 21 except for the foot insertion port 22.

The present invention is an air-type shoe cleaning system that enables a person to automatically clean the surface of the shoe and the sole of the shoe without moving the foot while a person puts his / her foot on the shoe cleaning table while wearing the shoe. It is a device.

[0012]

As described above, according to the air-type shoe cleaning device of the present invention, since the cleaning means uses the swinging motion of the soft nozzle due to the action of the compressed air, the conventional brush or other scuffing body is used. Unlike the cleaning method using frictional resistance, it does not damage the shoe surface, it is possible to remove stains on a wide area up to the details of unevenness, and it is an automatic shoe surface without the hassle of manual labor and dust scattering around the body. Each part and sole can be cleaned. Also, this shoe cleaning device uses only compressed air and does not have a drive unit that causes any movement such as rotation and vibration by an electric motor, etc., so it is suitable for outdoor use exposed to wind and rain without fear of failure. , It is easy to wash each part of this device with water,
In addition, even if used in a place where there are many children, it is highly convenient to be accompanied by high safety.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall view showing an embodiment of a shoe cleaning device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing details of a nozzle according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing one series of air blow units according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an air circuit diagram showing the flow of air according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a top view showing a modified example according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a modified example according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a vertical sectional view showing a modified embodiment according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols] 1 nozzle 2 shoe cleaning table 3 cover 4 air circuit section 5 switch 6 timer 7 dust cover 8 flexible hose 9 coupler 10 air piping 11 air block 12 frame 13 garbage storage section 14 cushion 15 shoe 16 air sequence circuit 17 Dust tray 18 Connection hose 19 High pressure hose 20 Spring 21 Mat material 22 Foot insertion port 23 Air blow section

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of nozzles made of a rubber or plastic soft tube are appropriately installed in a plurality of rows around an object to be cleaned, and compressed air is sequentially supplied to each air blow series. An air type cleaning method characterized in that the nozzles of each air blow series are caused to oscillate by the action of compressed air while being continuously switched. 2. A cleaning table on which a person puts on shoes while wearing them, and a plurality of rows of air blow series are arranged around the cleaning table, and a plurality of nozzles made of a rubber or plastic soft tube are installed in each series. At the very least, the compressed air is blown from the nozzle by the action of compressed air to generate a swinging motion in the nozzle, and the compressed air is supplied to each line of the air blow unit consisting of multiple rows of air blow lines. An air-type shoe cleaning device comprising an air circuit unit that is continuously and sequentially switched.