Composite cleaning device

Abstract

A composite cleaning device mainly includes a plurality of assembly bodies coupled in a pen-like manner. Each of the assembly bodies contains a cleaning element to perform a selected cleaning function. The cleaning elements may include a brush, a cleaner vial and a wiping cloth. The wiping cloth is located on the front end of the cleaning device. After the wiping cloth is removed, the cleaner vial can dispense a cleaner through a depressing mechanism. The brush can be slid outside the cleaning device through a sliding mechanism. Thereby the cleaning device can provide comprehensive cleaning functions and achieve desired cleaning effect.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a cleaning device and particularly to a composite cleaning device that couples a plurality of cleaning elements.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In response to the requirement of knowledge explosion and fast advance of technologies, demands and dependence on information products such as computers increase constantly. The information products also are being used more frequently. The surface or crevices of the information products often collect dusts or dirt. Take the computer as an example, the screen, the keyboard and the mouse are often squalid caused by touch of user's hands. The surfaces of the computer and the main board and crevices between the button keys of the keyboard often collect dust or other filthy matters and could result in abnormal operation. Hence these information products have to be cleaned and maintained periodically to extend the life span.

To overcome the aforesaid problems, R.O.C patent publication No. 394395 discloses a multifunctional computer brush which has a stem with a sliding trough formed thereon. The sliding rough has an indented anchor arch to latch on a round bulged spot of a movable sleeve. Such a design can adjust the movable sleeve to retract, hold or expand a brush to clear dusts on the surface and crevices of varying sizes. However, it is quite bulky and difficult to store. Moreover, the brush cannot be replaced. In the event that the brush is damaged or becomes squalid, the entire computer brush has to be discarded.

Another R.O.C patent publication No. 392497 discloses a simple dust wiper which has a case with a plurality of small detent elements located on the bottom surface of the interior. A bottom plate is provided that has a plurality of jutting inverse tenons or annular jutting inverse latch rings on the periphery thereof. The bottom plate may be mounted onto on a wiping cloth which has static charges. Then fold the edges of the wiping cloth on an upper layer of the bottom plate, and cover the case on the bottom plate. Latch the tenons (or latch rings) on the small detent elements to couple the case and bottom plate together. Then it can be used to wipe the surface of goods. While the wiping cloth with the static charges can be replaced as desired, it also is quite bulky and difficult to carry. Moreover, it can clean only the surface of a relatively large area. It is difficult to reach and clean smaller areas. The aforesaid devices can provide a single function to clear dusts or wipe surfaces. To do cleaning for the information products, multiple and varying devices are needed. It is not convenient.

Moreover, the screen of electronic products tends to collect dusts due to static charges. To avoid scraping and damaging the screen it is preferable to use liquid (such as alcohol, water or the like) to aid cleaning. In addition, the screen also is often smeared by secretions due to touch of user's hands that are difficult to clear. Cleaning with the aid of cleaners is more effective. Hence to clean the screen, besides to prepare wiping articles, an extra bottle of cleaner also has to be procured. Such an approach has to allocate a wide variety of wiping articles and takes more space.

The cleaning problems mentioned above not only happen to the computer screen and the peripheral devices, they also occur to other small products such as GPS, PDAs, handsets, digital cameras or lenses. Because of smaller sizes, cleaning for these articles is even more difficult.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the aforesaid concerns, the present invention aims to provide a composite cleaning device that couples a plurality of cleaning elements in one body to achieve comprehensive cleaning function and desired cleaning effect. The composite cleaning device according to the invention mainly includes a plurality of assembly bodies that are coupled together. Each of the assembly bodies has a corresponding cleaning element to perform different functions. In an embodiment, the cleaning elements may be a brush, a cleaner vial and a wiping cloth. The wiping cloth is located on the front end of the cleaning device. The wiping cloth may be removed, and then a cleaner can be dispensed by squeezing a depressing mechanism on the cleaning vial. The brush may be slid inwards and outwards of the cleaning device through a sliding mechanism.

The foregoing, as well as additional objects, features and advantages of the invention will be more readily apparent from the following detailed description, which proceeds with reference to the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the invention.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the invention in a storing condition.

FIGS. 4, 5 and 6 are schematic views of embodiments of the invention in various use conditions.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Please refer to FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, the composite cleaning device 1 according to the invention includes a first assembly body 11, a brush 12, a second assembly body 13, a cleaner vial 14, a third assembly body 15, a wiping cloth 16 and a cap 17.

The brush 12 is held in the first assembly body 11 in a slidable manner, and has a plurality of bristles 121 on a tail end. By sliding the brush 12, the bristles 121 can be exposed outside the first assembly body 11 or held in the first assembly body 11. In an embodiment of the invention, the first assembly body 11 has a longitudinal slot 111 on one side. The slot 111 has a first retaining notch 112 and a second retaining notch 113 extended from two ends in a horizontal manner. The brush 12 has a sliding button 122 on one side corresponding to the slot 111 to be slid linearly in the slot 111. The sliding button 122 has a retaining lug 123 extended horizontally from two sides to be selectively latched on the first retaining notch 112 or the second retaining notch 113.

The second assembly body 13 may be coupled with the first assembly body 11 in a detachable manner. In an embodiment of the invention, the first and second assembly bodies 11 and 13 are coupled by screwing. The second assembly body 13 has a depressing element 131. The cleaner vial 14 is held in the second assembly body 13 and can be removed and replaced. In an embodiment of the invention, the cleaner vial 14 is inserted through the bottom of the second assembly body 13. After the first and second assembly bodies 11 and 13 are screwed together, the cleaner vial 14 is rested on a flat top end 114 of the first assembly body 11. The cleaner vial 14 has a nozzle 141 on the top end that is exposed outside the top end of the second assembly body 13. As the cleaner vial 14 is replaceable, when the cleaner (not shown in the drawings, being a liquid such as water, alcohol, or the like) is depleted, the cleaner vial 14 may be removed for replenishing the cleaner.

The third assembly body 15 is coupled with the second assembly body 13 in a detachable manner to cover the nozzle 141 of the cleaner vial 14. In an embodiment of the invention, the second assembly body 13 has a button hole 132 on one side close to the top end thereof. The third assembly body 15 has a pushbutton 151 on one side of a tail end thereof to be retained in the button hole 132 so that the second assembly body 13 and the third assembly body 15 can be coupled together. The wiping cloth 16 is held on the top end of the third assembly body 15 by wedging in a notch (not shown in the drawings) formed on the top end of the third assembly body 15. Hence the wiping cloth 16 can be replaced easily after being used for a period of time.

The cap 17 covers a front end of the third assembly body 15 to encase the wiping cloth 16. The cap 17 has a clip 171 on one side that has one end connecting to the cap 17 and another end extended to the third assembly body 15 to be in contact with the pushbutton 151 to serve as a releasing mechanism to separate the third assembly body 15 and the second assembly body 13.

Refer to FIG. 4 for a use condition of the invention. The cap 17 is removed to expose the wiping cloth 16 outside the cleaning device 1 to do wiping on a cleaning object as desired.

Refer to FIG. 5 for another use condition of the invention. By depressing the contact end of the clip 171 and pushbutton 151, the pushbutton 151 is freed from the confinement of the button hole 132 of the second assembly body 13, thus the third assembly body 15 and the cap 17 can be separated from the second assembly body 13 to expose the nozzle 141 of the cleaner vial 14. By compressing the depressing element 131, the cleaner held in the cleaner vial 14 can be squeezed and dispensed to the cleaning object. Then the third assembly body 15 may be coupled with the second assembly body 13 again, and the object where the cleaner has been dispensed may be scrubbed and cleaned through the wiping cloth 16. Of course, the cleaner may also be dispensed on the wiping cloth 16, then couple the third assembly body 15 with the second assembly body 13, and scrub the cleaning object with the wiping cloth 16 soaked with the cleaner.

Refer to FIG. 6 for yet another use condition of the invention. By depressing the sliding button 122 on the brush 12, the retaining lug 123 is released from the latching of the first retaining notch 112 or the second retaining notch 113 so that the sliding button 122 can be moved linearly in the slot 111, and the brush 12 can be moved as desired. More specifically, by depressing the sliding button 122, the retaining lug 123 can be moved from the first retaining notch 112 to the second retaining notch 113 to expose the bristles 121 outside the first assembly body 11. Then the bristles 121 can be used to do cleaning on the desired object. On the other hand, by depressing the sliding button 122, the retaining lug 123 can also be moved from the second retaining notch 113 to the first retaining notch 112. Then the bristles 121 can be held and stored in the first assembly body 11.

In short, the invention couples a plurality of assembly bodies in a pen-like structure. Each of the assemblies holds a cleaning element of varying function. Users can hold and store the cleaning elements easily. By coupling the cleaning elements in an integrated manner, it can provide comprehensive cleaning functions. In addition, the composite cleaning device of the invention is not limited to cleaning computer screen and the peripheral devices (such as keyboards, mouse and the like). It also can be used on other small products such as GPS, PDAs, handsets, digital cameras, or lenses.

While the preferred embodiments of the invention have been set forth for the purpose of disclosure, modifications of the disclosed embodiments of the invention as well as other embodiments thereof may occur to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the appended claims are intended to cover all embodiments which do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A composite cleaning device, comprising:

a first assembly body;

a brush which is slidably held in the first assembly body and has a plurality of bristles on a tail end thereof, the bristles being slidable to be exposed outside the first assembly body or stored in the first assembly body;

a second assembly body which is coupled with the first assembly body in a detachable manner and has a depressing element;

a cleaner vial which is located in the second assembly body in a removable manner and has a nozzle on a top end to be exposed outside the second assembly body, the cleaner vial being compressible through the depressing element to dispense a cleaner held in the cleaner vial;

a third assembly body which is coupled with the second assembly body in a detachable manner and covers the nozzle of the cleaner vial;

a wiping cloth located on a top end of the third assembly body; and

a cap which is coupled with the third assembly body and covers the wiping cloth.

2. The composite cleaning device of claim 1, wherein the first assembly body has a longitudinal slot on one side, the slot having a first retaining notch and a second retaining notch on two ends in a horizontal manner, the brush having a sliding button corresponding to the slot and movable linearly in the slot, the sliding button having a retaining lug extended horizontally from two sides to be selectively latched on the first retaining notch or the second retaining notch.

3. The composite cleaning device of claim 1, wherein the second assembly body has a button hole on one side close to the top end thereof, the third assembly body having a pushbutton on one side of a tail end thereof to be retained in the button hole.

4. The composite cleaning device of claim 3, wherein the cap further has a clip which has one end connecting to the cap and another end extended to the third assembly body in contact with the pushbutton.