JP2000343903A - Wheel and electric cleaner having the wheel - Google Patents
Wheel and electric cleaner having the wheelInfo
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Abstract
Description
【０００１】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、車輪もしくはこの
車輪を有する電気掃除機に関する。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a wheel or a vacuum cleaner having the wheel.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】従来、電気掃除機は、本体に走行用車輪
を有すると共に、床用吸込具の底面や側方に移動用の車
輪を備えている。2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a vacuum cleaner has a traveling wheel on a main body and a moving wheel on a bottom surface or a side of a floor suction tool.
【０００３】これらの車輪は、近年増加しているフロー
リングの掃除時における傷付き防止や騒音対策の観点か
ら、車輪に起毛布を貼着したり、車輪の外周面に静電植
毛を施したりしていたが、前者では使用する内に起毛布
がはがれるなどの問題が生じ、後者では車輪のコストが
高くなる等の欠点があった。[0003] These wheels are provided with a brushed cloth or an electrostatic flocking on the outer peripheral surface of the wheel, from the viewpoint of preventing damage and noise reduction when cleaning the flooring, which has been increasing in recent years. However, the former has a problem that the brushing cloth comes off during use, and the latter has a drawback such as an increase in the cost of the wheels.
【０００４】[0004]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】本発明は、上記欠点に
鑑みなされたもので、騒音や床面の傷付きを防止でき、
低コストで耐久性が高い車輪及び電気掃除機を提供する
ことを課題とする。SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above drawbacks, and can prevent noise and floor damage.
It is an object to provide a low-cost, highly durable wheel and a vacuum cleaner.
【０００５】[0005]
【課題を解決するための手段】本発明は、車輪本体と、
該車輪本体の外周に配設されて床面等に接触する接触部
材とを備え、該接触部材を、不織布に合成樹脂を含浸さ
せた材料にて構成したことを特徴とする。SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a wheel body,
A contact member disposed on the outer periphery of the wheel body and in contact with a floor surface or the like, wherein the contact member is made of a material in which a nonwoven fabric is impregnated with a synthetic resin.
【０００６】また本発明は、軸部を有する筒状の車輪本
体と、該車輪本体の外周に配設されて床面等に接触する
接触部材と、前記車輪本体の両端部に外周方向に向かっ
て形成されて前記接触部材を抜け止めする鍔部とを備え
てもよい。The present invention also provides a cylindrical wheel body having a shaft portion, a contact member disposed on the outer periphery of the wheel body and in contact with a floor surface, and the like. And a flange formed to prevent the contact member from coming off.
【０００７】さらに本発明は、前記車輪本体を、軸部を
有する複数の部材を結合して構成するとともに、前記車
輪本体の両端部となる各部材の端部に、外方向に向かっ
て鍔部を形成し、前記接触部材を、該鍔部にて挟持した
状態で車輪本体の外周に配設してもよい。Further, according to the present invention, the wheel main body is formed by connecting a plurality of members having a shaft portion, and a flange portion is provided on an end portion of each of the both ends of the wheel main body so as to face outward. And the contact member may be disposed on the outer periphery of the wheel body while being held between the flanges.
【０００８】前記複数の部材には、互いに係合する係合
手段を形成することが望ましい。Preferably, the plurality of members are provided with engaging means for engaging with each other.
【０００９】また、前記接触部材は、前記鍔部よりも突
出する径を有するよう構成することが望ましい。Preferably, the contact member has a diameter protruding from the flange.
【００１０】さらに本発明は、前記車輪本体を、軸孔を
有する筒状体と、該筒状体の外周両側から装着される一
対の挟持部材とから構成し、前記筒状体の外周に装着さ
れた接触部材を、前記挟持部材端部間にて挟持してもよ
い。Further, according to the present invention, the wheel body comprises a cylindrical body having a shaft hole, and a pair of holding members mounted from both sides of the outer periphery of the cylindrical body, and mounted on the outer periphery of the cylindrical body. The contact member thus formed may be held between the end portions of the holding member.
【００１１】前記筒状体と挟持部材には、互いに係合す
る係合手段を形成するのが望ましい。It is desirable that the cylindrical body and the holding member are formed with engaging means for engaging with each other.
【００１２】前記接触部材の外径は、前記挟持部材の外
径よりも大きく形成することが望ましい。It is preferable that the outer diameter of the contact member is formed larger than the outer diameter of the holding member.
【００１３】本発明の車輪を、掃除機本体もしくは床用
吸込具の車輪もしくはキャスターローラー等に採用して
もよい。[0013] The wheel of the present invention may be adopted as a wheel of a cleaner body or a floor suction tool, a caster roller, or the like.
【００１４】[0014]
【発明の実施の形態】本発明の第１の実施の形態を、電
気掃除機に使用される床用吸込具を例として図１乃至図
13に基づいて説明する。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
13 will be described.
【００１５】１は吸込具本体で、上ケース２、下ケース
３、前記上ケース２及び下ケース３に係脱自在に係合す
る蓋体４、前記上下ケース２、３間に回動自在に支持さ
れた上下部材５、６から構成される回動管７、該回動管
７の上下部材５、６に上下動自在に挟持される継手管８
から構成されている。９は前記吸込具本体１両側に形成
される軸支部で、該軸支部９に前記吸込具本体１外形と
略同径の走行車輪29（後述）を回転自在に支持してい
る。Reference numeral 1 denotes a suction tool main body, an upper case 2, a lower case 3, a lid 4 removably engaged with the upper case 2 and the lower case 3, and a rotatable space between the upper and lower cases 2, 3. A rotating pipe 7 composed of supported upper and lower members 5 and 6, and a joint pipe 8 that is vertically held between the upper and lower members 5 and 6 of the rotating pipe 7.
It is composed of Reference numeral 9 denotes a shaft supporting portion formed on both sides of the suction tool main body 1, which rotatably supports a traveling wheel 29 (described later) having substantially the same diameter as the external shape of the suction tool main body 1.
【００１６】前記回動管７の上部材５は、該上部材５に
対してスライド可能な摺動部材10を有すると共に、前記
摺動部材10の端部に形成された係合爪11を、継手管８の
開口端外周に形成した鍔部12に係合させており、継手管
８を吸込具本体１に対して上方向に回動させる際には、
摺動部材10が回動管８の上部材５内に収納され、継手管
８が吸込具本体１に対して略90度まで回動することがで
きるようになっている。The upper member 5 of the rotating tube 7 has a sliding member 10 slidable with respect to the upper member 5, and an engaging claw 11 formed at an end of the sliding member 10 When the joint tube 8 is rotated upward with respect to the suction tool main body 1 by engaging with a flange portion 12 formed on the outer periphery of the opening end of the joint tube 8,
The sliding member 10 is housed in the upper member 5 of the rotating tube 8 so that the joint tube 8 can rotate to approximately 90 degrees with respect to the suction tool main body 1.
【００１７】13は前記吸込具本体１底面に形成される吸
込口、14は前記吸込具本体１内に形成される回転ブラシ
収納室である。Reference numeral 13 denotes a suction port formed in the bottom surface of the suction tool body 1, and reference numeral 14 denotes a rotary brush storage chamber formed in the suction tool body 1.
【００１８】15は前記吸込口13に臨ませた状態で回転ブ
ラシ収納室14内に回転自在に収納される回転ブラシで、
該回転ブラシ15は、芯体16と、ゴム等にて回転方向後方
側に湾曲形状に形成され、該芯体16に形成された螺旋状
の溝に装着される一対の第１のブレード17と、前記芯体
16の螺旋状の溝に基部を挿入して装着される一対の第２
のブレード18とから構成されている。Reference numeral 15 denotes a rotary brush rotatably stored in the rotary brush storage chamber 14 in a state facing the suction port 13.
The rotating brush 15 has a core 16 and a pair of first blades 17 formed in a curved shape rearward in the rotation direction with rubber or the like and mounted in a spiral groove formed in the core 16. , The core body
A pair of second bosses to be inserted and installed in the 16 helical grooves
And a blade 18.
【００１９】19は前記下ケース３の吸込口13前部に形成
された案内部で、後述する案内口27から吸引した外気が
該案内部19に衝突して回転ブラシ15側へ案内されるよう
になっている。Reference numeral 19 denotes a guide portion formed in front of the suction port 13 of the lower case 3 so that outside air sucked from a guide port 27 described later collides with the guide portion 19 and is guided to the rotary brush 15 side. It has become.
【００２０】20は前記案内部19下面に配設された小車輪
で、該小車輪20は、中央部に図示しない軸が貫通する軸
孔21を有する環状の第１、第２部材22、23と、該第１、
第２部材22、23に挟持固定される後述の接触部材26とか
ら構成されている。Reference numeral 20 denotes a small wheel disposed on the lower surface of the guide portion 19. The small wheel 20 has annular first and second members 22, 23 having a shaft hole 21 through which a shaft (not shown) passes at the center. And the first,
And a contact member 26 to be described later, which is sandwiched and fixed between the second members 22 and 23.
【００２１】24、25は前記第１、第２部材22、23の反結
合側端部に外周に向かって各々形成された係止鍔部で、
前記第１、第２部材22、23を結合させた際に該係止鍔部
24、25間に凹溝が形成され、該凹溝に後述する接触部材
26が配設され接触部材26の端面に係止鍔部24、25が当接
して接触部材26を挟持するようになっている。前記係止
鍔部24、25の高さ寸法は、接触部材26の肉厚よりも小さ
く形成されており、接触部材26を第１、第２部材22、23
にて挟持した状態では、係止鍔部24、25が接触部材26の
外径よりも突出することがなく、掃除中に係止鍔部24、
25が床面に当接して床面を傷つけることがないよう構成
されている。Reference numerals 24 and 25 denote locking flanges formed on the opposite ends of the first and second members 22 and 23 toward the outer periphery, respectively.
When the first and second members 22 and 23 are combined, the locking flange
A groove is formed between 24 and 25, and a contact member to be described later is formed in the groove.
The locking flanges 24 and 25 are in contact with the end surfaces of the contact members 26 so as to sandwich the contact members 26. The height dimension of the locking flanges 24, 25 is formed smaller than the thickness of the contact member 26, and the contact member 26 is formed of the first and second members 22, 23.
In the state of being clamped by the locking flanges 24 and 25 do not protrude beyond the outer diameter of the contact member 26, the locking flanges 24
25 is configured so as not to abut the floor surface and damage the floor surface.
【００２２】26は前記第１、第２部材22、23に挟持され
て床面に接触する接触部材で、予め所定の径（前記第
１、第２部材22、23の最小外径と略同一の内径）を有す
る環状に形成されたポリエチレン等の樹脂製の不織布
に、ＮＢＲ（合成ゴム）等の樹脂を含浸させて形成され
ており、クッション性、吸音性等を有すると共に、耐熱
性、耐摩耗性に優れている。Reference numeral 26 denotes a contact member which is sandwiched between the first and second members 22 and 23 and comes into contact with the floor surface, and has a predetermined diameter (substantially the same as the minimum outer diameter of the first and second members 22 and 23). Is formed by impregnating a resin such as NBR (synthetic rubber) into a resin-made non-woven fabric such as polyethylene having an annular shape having an inner diameter of not less than 1.5 mm. Excellent wear properties.
【００２３】27は前記蓋体４の前方に形成された案内口
で、前記回転ブラシ15の両側に対応する位置に形成され
ている。28は前記蓋体４の案内口27後方側に垂下形成さ
れた案内リブで、前記案内口27から吸引した外気を前記
案内部19に向かって案内するようになっており、前記案
内リブ28の下端は回転ブラシ15の回転中心位置、もしく
は回転中心より下方まで延設されている。Reference numeral 27 denotes a guide port formed in front of the lid 4 and formed at a position corresponding to both sides of the rotary brush 15. Reference numeral 28 denotes a guide rib which is formed to hang down on the rear side of the guide opening 27 of the lid 4 and guides the outside air sucked from the guide opening 27 toward the guide portion 19. The lower end is extended to the position of the rotation center of the rotating brush 15 or below the rotation center.
【００２４】29は前記軸支部９に回転自在に取り付けら
れる走行車輪で、該走行車輪29は一側面に前記軸支部９
に係合される軸30を有する車輪本体31と、該車輪本体31
の他側面に取り付けられるキャップ32と、前記車輪本体
31の後述する鍔部38と前記キャップ32に挟持固定される
後述の接触部材39とから構成されている。Reference numeral 29 denotes a traveling wheel rotatably mounted on the shaft support 9. The traveling wheel 29 is provided on one side surface of the shaft support 9.
A wheel body 31 having a shaft 30 engaged with the wheel body 31;
A cap 32 attached to the other side of the wheel body;
It is composed of a later-described flange portion 38 of the 31 and a later-described contact member 39 which is sandwiched and fixed by the cap 32.
【００２５】33は前記車輪本体31に形成された係止孔、
34は前記キャップ32の車輪本体31に対向する面に形成さ
れた係止爪で、該係止孔33に係止爪34を係合することに
より、キャップ32を車輪本体31に固定するようになって
いる。Reference numeral 33 denotes a locking hole formed in the wheel body 31;
Reference numeral 34 denotes a locking claw formed on a surface of the cap 32 facing the wheel main body 31. The locking claw 34 is engaged with the locking hole 33 so that the cap 32 is fixed to the wheel main body 31. Has become.
【００２６】35は前記キャップ32の中央部に形成された
開口で、該キャップ32を車輪本体31に取り付けた際に、
車輪本体31の他側面中央部に突出形成された突部36が臨
むようになっている。An opening 35 is formed in the center of the cap 32. When the cap 32 is attached to the wheel body 31,
A protruding portion 36 protruding from the center of the other side surface of the wheel main body 31 faces.
【００２７】37は前記突部36を覆う起毛布等のカバー部
材で、車輪本体31にキャップ32を取り付けることによ
り、車輪本体31とキャップ32とにより挟持されて床用吸
込具１の使用中、走行車輪29の側面が家具等にこすれて
傷を付けるのを防止するようになっている。Reference numeral 37 denotes a cover member, such as a brushed cloth, which covers the protrusion 36. The cap member 32 is attached to the wheel body 31 so as to be sandwiched between the wheel body 31 and the cap 32 so that the floor suction tool 1 is in use. The side surface of the traveling wheel 29 is prevented from being scratched by rubbing against furniture or the like.
【００２８】38は前記車輪本体31の外周面の車軸30形成
側端部に、外周側に向かって形成された鍔部で、該鍔部
38の外径と前記キャップ32の径はほぼ同一に形成されて
おり、前記車輪本体31にキャップ32を取り付けた際に、
該鍔部38とキャップ32との間で後述する接触部材39を挟
持するようになっている。Numeral 38 denotes a flange formed on the outer peripheral surface of the wheel body 31 on the side of the axle 30 forming the outer peripheral side.
The outer diameter of 38 and the diameter of the cap 32 are substantially the same, and when the cap 32 is attached to the wheel body 31,
A contact member 39 described later is sandwiched between the flange portion 38 and the cap 32.
【００２９】39は前記車輪本体31の鍔部38とキャップ32
とに挟持されて床面に接触する環状の接触部材で、該接
触部材39の外径は、前記鍔部38及びキャップ32の外径よ
りも大きく形成されており、鍔部38及びキャップ32が床
面に接触して傷を付ける等の不都合を防止するようにな
っている。Reference numeral 39 denotes a flange portion 38 of the wheel body 31 and a cap 32.
The outer diameter of the contact member 39 is formed to be larger than the outer diameters of the flange 38 and the cap 32, and the flange 38 and the cap 32 are Inconveniences such as scratching by contacting the floor surface are prevented.
【００３０】前記接触部材39は、前記小車輪20に使用す
るものと同様に、予め所定の径（該走行車輪29では、車
輪本体31の外径と略同一の内径）を有する環状に形成さ
れたポリエチレン等の樹脂製の不織布に、ＮＢＲ（合成
ゴム）等の樹脂を含浸させて形成されており、クッショ
ン性、吸音性等を有すると共に、耐熱性、耐摩耗性に優
れている。The contact member 39 is formed in an annular shape having a predetermined diameter (inner diameter of the traveling wheel 29 is substantially the same as the outer diameter of the wheel body 31) in advance, similar to that used for the small wheel 20. It is formed by impregnating a resin such as NBR (synthetic rubber) into a resin non-woven fabric such as polyethylene or the like, and has cushioning properties, sound absorbing properties, etc., and is excellent in heat resistance and wear resistance.
【００３１】40は前記下ケース３の後方略中央部に突出
形成された延設部で、該延設部40後端部に後車輪41を回
転自在に軸支し、掃除中、吸込具本体１に対してもっと
も力が加わる回動管７と継手管８との接続部分下方を該
後車輪41により支持することによって、吸込具本体１前
方の浮上がりを防止してバランスを良好に保つことがで
きるようになっている。Reference numeral 40 denotes an extended portion protruding from a substantially central portion of the rear of the lower case 3. A rear wheel 41 is rotatably supported at the rear end of the extended portion 40. By supporting the lower part of the connection between the rotating pipe 7 and the joint pipe 8 where the force is most exerted on the suction pipe 1 by the rear wheel 41, it is possible to prevent the front of the suction tool body 1 from floating and maintain a good balance. Is available.
【００３２】前記後車輪41は、前記小車輪20と同様に、
中央部に軸42が貫通する軸孔43を有する環状の第１、第
２部材44、45と、該第１、第２部材44、45に挟持固定さ
れる後述の接触部材48とから構成されている。46、47は
前記第１、第２部材44、45の結合側端部の外周部に各々
形成され、後述する接触部材48を挟持する鍔部となる凹
部で、前記第１、第２部材44、45を結合させた際に該凹
部46、47間に凹溝が形成されるようになっており、該凹
溝に後述する接触部材48が配設され接触部材48の端面に
前記凹部46、47壁面が当接して接触部材48を挟持するよ
うになっている。The rear wheel 41 is, like the small wheel 20,
It is composed of annular first and second members 44 and 45 having a shaft hole 43 through which the shaft 42 penetrates at the center, and a contact member 48 described below which is sandwiched and fixed between the first and second members 44 and 45. ing. Depressions 46 and 47 are formed on the outer peripheral portions of the coupling side ends of the first and second members 44 and 45, respectively, and serve as flanges for holding a contact member 48 described later. , 45 are combined so that a concave groove is formed between the concave portions 46, 47, and a contact member 48 described later is disposed in the concave groove, and the concave portion 46, 47 walls come into contact with each other and sandwich the contact member 48.
【００３３】48は前記第１、第２部材44、45に挟持され
て床面に接触する接触部材で、前記小車輪20に使用する
ものと同様に、予め所定の径（該後車輪41では、第１、
第２部材44、45の凹部46、47の外径と略同一の内径）を
有する環状に形成されたポリエチレン等の樹脂製の不織
布に、ＮＢＲ（合成ゴム）等の樹脂を含浸させて形成さ
れており、クッション性、吸音性等を有すると共に、耐
熱性、耐摩耗性に優れている。Reference numeral 48 denotes a contact member which is sandwiched between the first and second members 44 and 45 and comes into contact with the floor surface, and has a predetermined diameter (for the rear wheel 41, like the small wheel 20). , First,
It is formed by impregnating a resin such as NBR (synthetic rubber) into a resin-made non-woven fabric made of a resin such as polyethylene having an inner diameter substantially the same as the outer diameter of the concave portions 46 and 47 of the second members 44 and 45. It has cushioning properties, sound absorption properties, etc., and is also excellent in heat resistance and wear resistance.
【００３４】49は前記吸込具本体１の前部に上下ケース
２、３によって挟持された状態で配設されるバンパー
で、軟質ゴム等の可撓性を有する材料にて形成され、サ
クションキーパーとなるフラップ50を一体形成してお
り、該フラップ49及び吸込口13後方に配設されるサクシ
ョンキーパー51とにより深部吸込力を向上させている。
前記バンパー49のフラップ50裏面には、複数の突起52が
形成されており、掃除中、吸込具本体１を手元側へ引く
際に、該突起52により絨毯等の被掃除面の糸くず等を引
っかけ、確実に吸い込むことができるようになってい
る。Reference numeral 49 denotes a bumper disposed at the front of the suction tool main body 1 while being sandwiched between the upper and lower cases 2 and 3 and formed of a flexible material such as soft rubber. The flap 50 is integrally formed, and the suction force of the deep portion is improved by the flap 49 and the suction keeper 51 disposed behind the suction port 13.
A plurality of protrusions 52 are formed on the back surface of the flap 50 of the bumper 49. When the suction tool main body 1 is pulled toward the user during cleaning, the protrusions 52 remove lint or the like on a surface to be cleaned such as a carpet. It can be hooked and sucked securely.
【００３５】上記構成によると、小車輪20は、接触部材
26の両側から第１、第２部材22、23を挿入し、接触部材
26を鍔部24、25にて挟持した状態で第１、第２部材22、
23を溶着させることにより、簡単に組み立てられる。According to the above configuration, the small wheel 20 is
26, the first and second members 22, 23 are inserted from both sides,
The first and second members 22 and 26 are sandwiched between the flanges 24 and 25.
It is easy to assemble by welding 23.
【００３６】鍔部24、25の高さ寸法は、接触部材26の肉
厚よりも小さく形成されているため、小車輪20を組み立
てた状態では、鍔部24、25よりも接触部材26が突出して
おり、吸込具本体１に取り付けて使用した場合に、床面
を鍔部24、25にて傷つけることがない。Since the height of the flanges 24 and 25 is smaller than the thickness of the contact member 26, the contact member 26 projects beyond the flanges 24 and 25 when the small wheel 20 is assembled. The floor surface is not damaged by the flanges 24 and 25 when used by being attached to the suction tool main body 1.
【００３７】走行車輪29は、車輪本体31の外周に接触部
材39を配設し、鍔部38に接触部材39の一端面を当接させ
た状態で、キャップ32の係止爪34を車輪本体31の係止孔
33に係合させてキャップ32を取り付けることにより、接
触部材39を車輪本体31とキャップ32との間で挟持固定す
る。The traveling wheel 29 has a contact member 39 disposed on the outer periphery of the wheel main body 31 and the engaging claw 34 of the cap 32 in a state in which one end surface of the contact member 39 is in contact with the flange portion 38. 31 locking holes
The contact member 39 is sandwiched and fixed between the wheel body 31 and the cap 32 by engaging the cap 32 with the engagement with the cap 33.
【００３８】接触部材39の外径は、鍔部38及びキャップ
32の外径よりも大きく形成されており、床用吸込具１の
走行中に、鍔部38及びキャップ32が床面に接触して傷を
付ける等の不都合が防止される。The outer diameter of the contact member 39 is determined by the flange 38 and the cap.
The outer diameter of the cap 32 is larger than the outer diameter of the cap 32, thereby preventing the flange 38 and the cap 32 from being in contact with the floor surface and causing injuries while the floor suction tool 1 is running.
【００３９】さらに、後車輪41は、上記小車輪20と同様
に、接触部材48の両側から第１、第２部材44、45を挿入
して接触部材48を凹部46、47に配設し、第１、第２部材
44、45を溶着することにより、簡単に組み立てられる。Further, the rear wheel 41, like the small wheel 20, inserts the first and second members 44, 45 from both sides of the contact member 48 to dispose the contact member 48 in the concave portions 46, 47, First and second members
It can be easily assembled by welding 44 and 45.
【００４０】凹部46、47の高さ寸法は、接触部材48の肉
厚よりも小さく形成されているため、後車輪41を組み立
てた状態では、第１、第２部材44、45よりも接触部材48
が突出しており、吸込具本体１に取り付けて使用した場
合に、床面を第１、第２部材44、45にて傷つけることが
ない。Since the heights of the recesses 46 and 47 are formed smaller than the thickness of the contact member 48, the contact members are smaller than the first and second members 44 and 45 when the rear wheel 41 is assembled. 48
The floor surface is not damaged by the first and second members 44 and 45 when used by being attached to the suction tool main body 1.
【００４１】接触部材26、39、48は、ポリエチレン等の
樹脂製の不織布に、ＮＢＲ（合成ゴム）等の樹脂を含浸
させて形成されており、クッション性、吸音性等を有す
ると共に、耐熱性、耐摩耗性に優れているため、騒音や
床面の傷付きを防止でき、低コストで耐久性が高い車輪
を形成することができる。The contact members 26, 39, and 48 are formed by impregnating a resin such as NBR (synthetic rubber) into a nonwoven fabric made of a resin such as polyethylene, and have cushioning properties, sound absorbing properties, and heat resistance. Because of its excellent wear resistance, noise and damage to the floor can be prevented, and a low-cost and highly durable wheel can be formed.
【００４２】また、フェルト等を貼着した場合のごとく
フェルトがめくれる等の不都合が生じることがなく、耐
久性が高い車輪を形成できる。Also, there is no inconvenience such as the felt being turned up as in the case where a felt or the like is stuck, and a highly durable wheel can be formed.
【００４３】上記第１の実施の形態では、小車輪20は接
触部材26を第１、第２部材22、23にて挟持し、第１、第
２部材22、23を溶着することにより構成したが、図14に
示す第２の実施の形態のごとく構成しても良い。尚、上
記第１の実施の形態と同一部分は同一符号を附して説明
を省略する。In the first embodiment, the small wheel 20 is constructed by sandwiching the contact member 26 between the first and second members 22 and 23 and welding the first and second members 22 and 23. However, it may be configured as in the second embodiment shown in FIG. The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.
【００４４】53は所定径の軸受筒部54を有する第１部材
で、該第１部材53の一端部外周に、外側に向かって第１
鍔部55を形成すると共に、多端部に前記軸受筒部54の内
径よりも径大な内径を有する結合部56を形成し、該結合
部56に係合孔57を形成している。Reference numeral 53 denotes a first member having a bearing cylinder portion 54 having a predetermined diameter.
A flange portion 55 is formed, and a coupling portion 56 having an inner diameter larger than the inner diameter of the bearing cylinder portion 54 is formed at a multi-end portion, and an engagement hole 57 is formed in the coupling portion 56.
【００４５】58は前記軸受筒部54の内径と略同径の軸孔
部59を有する第２部材で、該第２部材58の軸孔部59の端
部に前記第１部材53の係合孔57に係合する爪60を形成す
ると共に、第２部材58の多端部外周に、第２鍔部61を形
成している。Reference numeral 58 denotes a second member having a shaft hole 59 having substantially the same diameter as the inner diameter of the bearing cylinder 54. The first member 53 engages with the end of the shaft hole 59 of the second member 58. A claw 60 that engages with the hole 57 is formed, and a second flange 61 is formed on the outer periphery of the second end of the second member 58.
【００４６】そして、接触部材26の一端側から第１部材
53の軸受筒部54を挿入すると共に接触部材26の多端側か
ら第２部材58を挿入し、第２部材58の爪60を第１部材53
の結合部56の係合孔57に係合させることにより、接触部
材26を第１、第２部材53、58の第１、第２鍔部55、61に
て挟持して小車輪20を形成でき、上記実施の形態のごと
く第１、第２部材22、23を溶着するのに比べて、より簡
単で低コストな車輪を形成できる。Then, from one end of the contact member 26, the first member
53 and the second member 58 is inserted from the multi-end side of the contact member 26, and the pawl 60 of the second member 58 is inserted into the first member 53.
The small wheel 20 is formed by engaging the contact member 26 with the first and second flange portions 55 and 61 of the first and second members 53 and 58 by engaging with the engagement holes 57 of the coupling portion 56 of FIG. As a result, a simpler and lower-cost wheel can be formed as compared with welding the first and second members 22 and 23 as in the above embodiment.
【００４７】また、上記第１の実施の形態では、後車輪
41も小車輪20と同様に、接触部材48を第１、第２部材4
4、45にて挟持し、第１、第２部材44、45を溶着するこ
とにより構成したが、以下に説明する、図15乃至図17に
示す第３の実施の形態のごとく構成しても良い。In the first embodiment, the rear wheels
Similarly to the small wheel 20, the contact member 48 includes the first and second members 4.
The first and second members 44 and 45 are sandwiched by welding at 4 and 45, and the first and second members 44 and 45 are welded. However, the first and second members 44 and 45 may be configured as in the third embodiment shown in FIGS. good.
【００４８】62は車軸を貫通させる筒状の軸受筒で、該
軸受筒62の両端部外周には、後述する挟持部材66、67の
係合爪68、69が係合する環状の凹部63が形成されてお
り、該軸受筒62と後述する挟持部材66、67とから車輪本
体が構成されている。Reference numeral 62 denotes a cylindrical bearing cylinder through which the axle passes. On the outer periphery of both ends of the bearing cylinder 62, an annular concave portion 63 with which engaging claws 68, 69 of clamping members 66, 67 described later engage. The wheel main body is constituted by the bearing cylinder 62 and sandwiching members 66 and 67 described later.
【００４９】64は前記軸受筒62の略中央部外周に形成さ
れた突部で、接触部材48の内周に当接し、接触部材48を
支持するようになっている。65は前記突部64近傍に軸受
筒62の軸方向に適数箇所形成された規制突起で、後述す
る挟持部材66、67の軸受筒62に対する回転を規制するよ
うになっている。Reference numeral 64 denotes a projection formed on the outer periphery of the substantially central portion of the bearing cylinder 62, which comes into contact with the inner periphery of the contact member 48 and supports the contact member 48. Numeral 65 denotes regulating protrusions formed in the vicinity of the projecting portions 64 in the axial direction of the bearing cylinder 62 so as to regulate the rotation of the holding members 66, 67 described later with respect to the bearing cylinder 62.
【００５０】66、67は前記軸受筒62の外周に、軸受筒62
の両端部から各々挿入される一対の挟持部材で、該挟持
部材66、67の軸受筒62端部に対向する一端部には、前記
軸受筒62の凹部63に係合する係合爪68、69が形成されて
いる。Reference numerals 66 and 67 denote the outer periphery of the bearing cylinder 62,
A pair of holding members inserted from both ends of the holding member 66, one end of the holding members 66 and 67 facing the end of the bearing cylinder 62 has an engagement claw 68 that engages with the concave portion 63 of the bearing cylinder 62, 69 are formed.
【００５１】70、71は前記挟持部材66、67の他端部内面
に、前記軸受筒62の規制突起65に対応して形成された規
制凹部で、前記軸受筒62の規制突起65が係合することに
より、軸受筒62と挟持部材66、67とが回り止めされるよ
うになっている。Reference numerals 70 and 71 denote regulating recesses formed on the inner surfaces of the other ends of the holding members 66 and 67 in correspondence with the regulating protrusions 65 of the bearing cylinder 62. By doing so, the bearing cylinder 62 and the holding members 66 and 67 are prevented from rotating.
【００５２】前記挟持部材66、67は、軸受筒62の外周に
装着された状態で、軸受筒62の中央部に配設された接触
部材48を両側から挟持するようになっている。The holding members 66 and 67 hold the contact member 48 disposed at the center of the bearing cylinder 62 from both sides while being mounted on the outer periphery of the bearing cylinder 62.
【００５３】この構成によると、軸受筒62の中央部の突
部64に対応する位置に接触部材48を挿入し、軸受筒62の
両側から挟持部材66、67を各々挿入し、挟持部材66、67
の係合爪68、69を軸受筒62の凹部63に各々係合させるこ
とにより接触部材48を挟持でき、上記第１の実施の形態
において第１、第２部材44、45を溶着させる構成に比べ
て安価に後車輪41を形成できる。According to this configuration, the contact member 48 is inserted into the center of the bearing cylinder 62 at a position corresponding to the projection 64, and the holding members 66 and 67 are inserted from both sides of the bearing cylinder 62, respectively. 67
By engaging the engaging claws 68 and 69 with the concave portions 63 of the bearing cylinder 62, the contact member 48 can be sandwiched, and the first and second members 44 and 45 are welded in the first embodiment. The rear wheels 41 can be formed at a lower cost.
【００５４】さらに、上記第１の実施の形態では、走行
車輪29の接触部材39を、車輪本体31とキャップ32とで挟
持するよう構成したが、図18乃至図20に示す第４の実施
の形態のごとく構成しても良く、図面に従って以下に説
明する。尚、上記第１の実施の形態と同一部分について
は同一符号を附して説明を省略する。In the first embodiment, the contact member 39 of the traveling wheel 29 is sandwiched between the wheel main body 31 and the cap 32. However, the fourth embodiment shown in FIGS. It may be configured as in the form, and will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.
【００５５】72は車輪本体で、円形の側面板73と、該側
面板73の中央部に形成された車軸74と、前記側面板73の
車軸74形成面の外周部に車軸74と平行に形成された環状
壁75とから構成されている。前記環状壁75の外径は側面
板73の外径よりも小さく形成され、環状壁75の外周側に
鍔部76が形成されるようになっている。Numeral 72 denotes a wheel body which is formed in a circular side plate 73, an axle 74 formed in the center of the side plate 73, and an outer peripheral portion of the axle 74 forming surface of the side plate 73 parallel to the axle 74. And the formed annular wall 75. The outer diameter of the annular wall 75 is smaller than the outer diameter of the side plate 73, and a flange 76 is formed on the outer peripheral side of the annular wall 75.
【００５６】77は前記環状壁75に形成された係合孔で、
該係合孔77に後述する支持部材78の係合爪79が係合し、
前記車輪本体72の鍔部76と後述する支持部材78との間で
接触部材39を挟持するようになっている。Reference numeral 77 denotes an engagement hole formed in the annular wall 75.
An engagement claw 79 of a support member 78 described later engages with the engagement hole 77,
A contact member 39 is sandwiched between a flange portion 76 of the wheel main body 72 and a support member 78 described later.
【００５７】78は前記環状壁75端部に取り付けられ、車
輪本体72との間で接触部材39を挟持する支持部材で、該
支持部材78に形成された係合爪79を環状壁75の係合孔77
に係合させることにより固定されるようになっている。Reference numeral 78 denotes a support member attached to the end of the annular wall 75 for sandwiching the contact member 39 between the annular wall 75 and the engaging claw 79 formed on the support member 78. Hole 77
And is fixed by engaging with the second member.
【００５８】この構成によると、上記第１の実施の形態
の走行車輪29に比べて、車輪本体72の外観を向上させる
ことができると共に、簡単な構成で走行車輪29を形成で
きる。According to this configuration, the appearance of the wheel main body 72 can be improved as compared with the traveling wheel 29 of the first embodiment, and the traveling wheel 29 can be formed with a simple configuration.
【００５９】さらに、上記各実施の形態では、走行車輪
29を構成する２つの部材を結合させることにより接触部
材26、39、48を挟持して組み立てる構成としたが、図21
乃至図23に示す第５の実施の形態のごとく、軸孔80を有
する筒状に形成された車輪本体81の両端部の外周に鍔部
82を形成し、接触部材83を該車輪本体81の外周に圧入
し、接触部材83を前記鍔部82にて抜け止めする構成とし
ても良く、この構成とすることにより、部品点数を削減
してもっとも簡単な構成で安価に車輪を形成することが
できる。Further, in each of the above embodiments, the traveling wheels
The structure in which the two members constituting 29 are combined to hold the contact members 26, 39, and 48 and assemble them,
As shown in FIG. 23 to FIG. 23, flange portions are formed on the outer periphery of both ends of a cylindrical wheel body 81 having a shaft hole 80.
82, the contact member 83 may be pressed into the outer periphery of the wheel main body 81, and the contact member 83 may be prevented from coming off by the flange portion 82. With this configuration, the number of parts can be reduced. The wheels can be formed with the simplest configuration at low cost.
【００６０】また、上記第５の実施の形態の走行車輪29
への応用として、図24乃至図26に示す第６の実施の形態
のごとく構成して良い。The running wheels 29 according to the fifth embodiment are described.
As an application to the present invention, a configuration like the sixth embodiment shown in FIGS. 24 to 26 may be adopted.
【００６１】即ち、84は車輪本体で、円形の側板85と、
該側板の中央部に形成した軸86と、前記側板85の外周部
に、前記軸86と平行に形成した環状壁87とから構成され
ている。前記環状壁87は、前記側板85の外径よりも若干
小径に形成されており、前記側板84の外周部を接触部材
39を挟持する第１鍔部88としている。That is, reference numeral 84 denotes a wheel body, and a circular side plate 85;
It comprises a shaft 86 formed at the center of the side plate, and an annular wall 87 formed parallel to the shaft 86 on the outer periphery of the side plate 85. The annular wall 87 is formed to have a slightly smaller diameter than the outer diameter of the side plate 85, and makes the outer peripheral portion of the side plate 84 a contact member.
39 is a first flange portion 88 for holding the same.
【００６２】89は前記環状壁87の端部に、半周にわたっ
て外周に向かって形成された第２鍔部で、前記第１鍔部
88及び第２鍔部89との間で接触部材39を保持するように
なっている。Reference numeral 89 denotes a second flange formed on the end of the annular wall 87 over a half circumference toward the outer periphery.
The contact member 39 is held between the 88 and the second flange 89.
【００６３】組み立てる際には、車輪本体84の環状壁87
外周に接触部材39を圧入し、接触部材39の一端部を第１
鍔部88に当接させると共に、接触部材39の他端部を第２
鍔部89にて係止する。この構成によると、車輪本体84と
接触部材39にて走行車輪29を構成でき、より簡単な構成
で安価に走行車輪29を形成できる。When assembling, the annular wall 87 of the wheel body 84 is
The contact member 39 is pressed into the outer periphery, and one end of the contact member 39 is connected to the first
The other end of the contact member 39 is contacted with the second
Locked at flange 89. According to this configuration, the traveling wheel 29 can be configured by the wheel body 84 and the contact member 39, and the traveling wheel 29 can be formed with a simpler configuration and at low cost.
【００６４】尚、本実施の形態では、電気掃除機に使用
される床用吸込具を例として説明したが、図27に示す掃
除機本体90の側部に設けた車輪91、掃除機本体90底面に
設けたキャスターローラー92、掃除機本体90後部下方に
配設した補助車輪93等に採用してもよく、さらに、電気
掃除機以外のたとえば玩具等の車輪に採用してもよい。In the present embodiment, the floor suction tool used in the vacuum cleaner has been described as an example. However, the wheel 91 and the cleaner main body 90 provided on the side of the cleaner main body 90 shown in FIG. The present invention may be applied to a caster roller 92 provided on the bottom surface, an auxiliary wheel 93 provided below the rear part of the cleaner main body 90, or the like, and may be used for wheels other than the vacuum cleaner, such as toys.
【００６５】[0065]
【発明の効果】本発明の請求項１によると、接触部材
は、不織布に樹脂を含浸させて形成されているため、ク
ッション性、吸音性等を有すると共に、耐熱性、耐摩耗
性に優れているため、騒音や床面の傷付きを防止でき、
低コストで耐久性が高い車輪を形成することができる。According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the contact member is formed by impregnating a non-woven fabric with a resin, the contact member has a cushioning property, a sound absorbing property, etc., and is excellent in heat resistance and abrasion resistance. Noise and floor damage can be prevented,
A low-cost and highly durable wheel can be formed.
【００６６】また、フェルト等を貼着した場合のごとく
フェルトがめくれる等の不都合が生じることがなく、耐
久性が高い車輪を形成できる。Further, there is no inconvenience such as the felt being turned up as in the case where a felt or the like is stuck, and a highly durable wheel can be formed.
【００６７】本発明の請求項２によると、筒状の車輪本
体の外周に接触部材を圧入することにより、各部材の鍔
部にて接触部材を挟持して車輪を形成できるとともに、
接触部材は、不織布に樹脂を含浸させて形成されている
ため、クッション性、吸音性等を有すると共に、耐熱
性、耐摩耗性に優れているため、簡単な構成で、騒音や
床面の傷付きを防止でき、低コストで耐久性が高い車輪
を形成することができる。According to the second aspect of the present invention, by press-fitting the contact member into the outer periphery of the cylindrical wheel main body, the contact member can be sandwiched by the flange portions of each member to form the wheel.
The contact member is formed by impregnating a non-woven fabric with a resin, so that it has cushioning and sound absorbing properties, and has excellent heat resistance and abrasion resistance. The sticking can be prevented, and a low-cost and highly durable wheel can be formed.
【００６８】また、フェルト等を貼着した場合のごとく
フェルトがめくれる等の不都合が生じることがなく、耐
久性が高い車輪を形成できる。Further, there is no inconvenience that the felt is turned up as in the case where the felt or the like is stuck, and a highly durable wheel can be formed.
【００６９】本発明の請求項３によると、接触部材の両
側から各部材を挿入して結合させることにより、各部材
の鍔部にて接触部材を挟持して車輪を形成できるととも
に、接触部材は、不織布に樹脂を含浸させて形成されて
いるため、クッション性、吸音性等を有すると共に、耐
熱性、耐摩耗性に優れているため、簡単な構成で、騒音
や床面の傷付きを防止でき、低コストで耐久性が高い車
輪を形成することができる。According to the third aspect of the present invention, by inserting and joining each member from both sides of the contact member, the contact member can be sandwiched by the flange portions of each member to form a wheel. Since it is formed by impregnating resin into a non-woven fabric, it has cushioning properties, sound absorption properties, etc. and has excellent heat resistance and wear resistance, so it has a simple structure to prevent noise and floor damage. This makes it possible to form a highly durable wheel at low cost.
【００７０】また、フェルト等を貼着した場合のごとく
フェルトがめくれる等の不都合が生じることがなく、耐
久性が高い車輪を形成できる。Further, it is possible to form a highly durable wheel without inconvenience such as the felt being turned up as in the case where a felt or the like is stuck.
【００７１】本発明の請求項４によると、各部材を係合
手段にて結合することにより車輪を形成できるため、各
部材を溶着等の方法にて結合するのに比べてよりコスト
を抑えることができる。According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the wheels can be formed by connecting the respective members by the engagement means, the cost can be further reduced as compared with the case where the respective members are connected by welding or the like. Can be.
【００７２】本発明の請求項５によると、接触部材は鍔
部よりも突出して形成されるため、床面上で車輪を回転
させて使用する場合に、クッション性、吸音性の高い接
触部材が確実に床面に当接し、鍔部が床面に当接して床
面を傷つける等の不都合を防止できる。According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the contact member is formed so as to protrude from the flange, the contact member having high cushioning and sound absorbing properties is used when the wheel is rotated on the floor surface. It is possible to reliably contact the floor surface, and to prevent inconveniences such as the flange portion coming into contact with the floor surface and damaging the floor surface.
【００７３】本発明の請求項６によると、筒状体に接触
部材を挿入し、筒状体の両側から挟持部材を各々挿入す
ることにより接触部材を挟持挟持して車輪を形成できる
とともに、接触部材は、不織布に樹脂を含浸させて形成
されているため、クッション性、吸音性等を有すると共
に、耐熱性、耐摩耗性に優れているため、簡単な構成
で、騒音や床面の傷付きを防止でき、低コストで耐久性
が高い車輪を形成することができる。According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, a wheel can be formed by inserting a contact member into a tubular body and inserting a sandwiching member from both sides of the tubular body to sandwich the contact member and form a wheel. The members are made by impregnating the non-woven fabric with resin, so they have cushioning and sound absorbing properties, and are excellent in heat resistance and abrasion resistance. Can be prevented, and a low-cost and highly durable wheel can be formed.
【００７４】また、フェルト等を貼着した場合のごとく
フェルトがめくれる等の不都合が生じることがなく、耐
久性が高い車輪を形成できる。Further, there is no inconvenience such as the felt being turned up as in the case where a felt or the like is attached, and a highly durable wheel can be formed.
【００７５】本発明の請求項７によると、挟持部材と筒
状体とを係合手段にて結合することにより車輪を形成で
きるため、各部材を溶着等の方法にて結合するのに比べ
てよりコストを抑えることができる。According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, since the wheel can be formed by connecting the holding member and the cylindrical body by the engagement means, it is possible to form the wheel in comparison with the method of connecting each member by welding or the like. Costs can be further reduced.
【００７６】本発明の請求項８によると、接触部材の外
径は挟持部材の外径よりも大きく形成されるため、床面
上で車輪を回転させて使用する場合に、クッション性、
吸音性の高い接触部材が確実に床面に当接し、挟持部材
が床面に当接して床面を傷つける等の不都合を防止でき
る。According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, since the outer diameter of the contact member is formed larger than the outer diameter of the holding member, when the wheel is rotated on the floor surface, the cushioning property is improved.
The contact member having a high sound absorbing property surely comes into contact with the floor surface, and the inconvenience such as the holding member coming into contact with the floor surface and damaging the floor surface can be prevented.
【図１】本発明の第１の実施の形態を示す床用吸込具の
断面図である。FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a floor suction tool according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
【図２】同外観側面図である。FIG. 2 is a side view of the appearance.
【図３】同上面図である。FIG. 3 is a top view of the same.
【図４】同底面図である。FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the same.
【図５】同小車輪の断面図である。FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the small wheel.
【図６】同平面図である。FIG. 6 is a plan view of the same.
【図７】同側面図である。FIG. 7 is a side view of the same.
【図８】同車輪の断面図である。FIG. 8 is a sectional view of the wheel.
【図９】同側面図である。FIG. 9 is a side view of the same.
【図１０】同平面図である。FIG. 10 is a plan view of the same.
【図１１】同後車輪の断面図である。FIG. 11 is a sectional view of the rear wheel.
【図１２】同平面図である。FIG. 12 is a plan view of the same.
【図１３】同側面図である。FIG. 13 is a side view of the same.
【図１４】同第２の実施の形態を示す小車輪の断面図で
ある。FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of a small wheel according to the second embodiment.
【図１５】同第３の実施の形態を示す後車輪の断面図で
ある。FIG. 15 is a sectional view of a rear wheel according to the third embodiment.
【図１６】同平面図である。FIG. 16 is a plan view of the same.
【図１７】同側面図である。FIG. 17 is a side view of the same.
【図１８】同第４の実施の形態を示す走行車輪の断面図
である。FIG. 18 is a sectional view of a traveling wheel according to the fourth embodiment.
【図１９】同側面図である。FIG. 19 is a side view of the same.
【図２０】同平面図である。FIG. 20 is a plan view of the same.
【図２１】同第５の実施の形態を示す後車輪の断面図で
ある。FIG. 21 is a sectional view of a rear wheel according to the fifth embodiment.
【図２２】同平面図である。FIG. 22 is a plan view of the same.
【図２３】同側面図である。FIG. 23 is a side view of the same.
【図２４】同第６の実施の形態を示す走行車輪の断面図
である。FIG. 24 is a cross-sectional view of traveling wheels according to the sixth embodiment.
【図２５】同側面図である。FIG. 25 is a side view of the same.
【図２６】同軸側からみた平面図である。FIG. 26 is a plan view seen from the coaxial side.
【図２７】本発明の他の実施の形態を示す掃除機本体の
外観図である。FIG. 27 is an external view of a cleaner main body showing another embodiment of the present invention.
１ 吸込具本体 20 小車輪 22 第１部材 23 第２部材 24 鍔部 25 鍔部 26 接触部材 29 走行車輪 31 車輪本体 32 キャップ 39 接触部材 41 後車輪 44 第１部材 45 第２部材 46 凹部（鍔部） 47 凹部（鍔部） 48 接触部材 53 第１部材 57 係合孔（係合手段） 58 第２部材 60 爪（係合手段） 62 軸受筒（筒状体） 63 凹部（係合手段） 66 挟持部材 67 挟持部材 68 係合爪（係合手段） 69 係合爪（係合手段） 72 車輪本体 78 支持部材 77 係合孔（係合手段） 79 係合爪（係合手段） 81 車輪本体 82 鍔部 83 接触部材 84 車輪本体 88 第１鍔部 89 第２鍔部 1 Suction implement body 20 Small wheel 22 First member 23 Second member 24 Flange 25 Flange 26 Contact member 29 Running wheel 31 Wheel body 32 Cap 39 Contact member 41 Rear wheel 44 First member 45 Second member 46 Depression Part) 47 recess (flange) 48 contact member 53 first member 57 engagement hole (engagement means) 58 second member 60 claw (engagement means) 62 bearing cylinder (cylindrical body) 63 recess (engagement means) 66 Nipping member 67 Nipping member 68 Engagement claw (engagement means) 69 Engagement claw (engagement means) 72 Wheel body 78 Support member 77 Engagement hole (engagement means) 79 Engagement claw (engagement means) 81 Wheel Main body 82 Flange 83 Contact member 84 Wheel body 88 First flange 89 Second flange
───────────────────────────────────────────────────── フロントページの続き (72)発明者 藤井 一広 大阪府守口市京阪本通２丁目５番５号 三 洋電機株式会社内 Ｆターム(参考） 3B006 KA06 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuation of front page (72) Inventor Kazuhiro Fujii 2-5-5 Keihanhondori, Moriguchi-shi, Osaka F-term (reference) in Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. 3B006 KA06
Claims (9)
れて床面等に接触する接触部材とを備え、該接触部材
を、不織布に合成樹脂を含浸させた材料にて構成したこ
とを特徴とする車輪。1. A vehicle comprising: a wheel body; and a contact member disposed on an outer periphery of the wheel body and in contact with a floor surface or the like, wherein the contact member is made of a material in which a nonwoven fabric is impregnated with a synthetic resin. Wheels.
本体の外周に配設されて床面等に接触する接触部材と、
前記車輪本体の両端部に外周方向に向かって形成されて
前記接触部材を抜け止めする鍔部とを備えたことを特徴
とする請求項１記載の車輪。2. A cylindrical wheel main body having a shaft portion, a contact member disposed on an outer periphery of the wheel main body and in contact with a floor surface or the like,
The wheel according to claim 1, further comprising a flange formed on both ends of the wheel body toward an outer peripheral direction to prevent the contact member from coming off.
材を結合して構成するとともに、前記車輪本体の両端部
となる各部材の端部に、外方向に向かって鍔部を形成
し、前記接触部材を、該鍔部にて挟持した状態で車輪本
体の外周に配設したことを特徴とする請求項１記載の車
輪。3. The wheel main body is formed by connecting a plurality of members having a shaft portion, and a flange portion is formed outward at an end of each of the members serving as both ends of the wheel main body. The wheel according to claim 1, wherein the contact member is disposed on an outer periphery of the wheel body while being held between the flanges.
合手段を形成したことを特徴とする請求項３記載の車
輪。4. The wheel according to claim 3, wherein said plurality of members are provided with engaging means for engaging with each other.
る径を有するよう構成されたことを特徴とする請求項２
乃至請求項４のいずれかに記載の車輪。5. The contact member according to claim 2, wherein the contact member has a diameter protruding from the flange.
A wheel according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
と、該筒状体の外周両側から装着される一対の挟持部材
とから構成し、前記筒状体の外周に装着された接触部材
を、前記挟持部材端部間にて挟持したことを特徴とする
請求項１記載の車輪。6. The wheel body comprises a cylindrical body having a shaft hole, and a pair of holding members mounted on both sides of the outer circumference of the cylindrical body, and a contact body mounted on the outer circumference of the cylindrical body. The wheel according to claim 1, wherein a member is held between the end portions of the holding member.
する係合手段を形成したことを特徴とする請求項６記載
の車輪。7. The wheel according to claim 6, wherein engagement means for engaging with each other is formed on the tubular body and the holding member.
外径よりも大きく形成したことを特徴とする請求項６ま
たは請求項７記載の車輪。8. The wheel according to claim 6, wherein an outer diameter of the contact member is formed larger than an outer diameter of the holding member.
延長パイプ等を介して床用吸込具を接続する電気掃除機
において、掃除機本体もしくは床用吸込具に請求項１乃
至請求項８のいずれかに記載の車輪を有する電気掃除
機。9. A cleaner body, and a hose attached to the cleaner body.
A vacuum cleaner in which a floor suction device is connected via an extension pipe or the like, wherein the vacuum cleaner body or the floor suction device has wheels according to any one of claims 1 to 8.
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