The brush of inclination cluster with alternate row
The application is that international application no is PCT/US2011/001137, and international filing date is on 06 24th, 2011, is entered
Enter the Application No. 201180030019.5 of National Phase in China, the hair of entitled " brush with the inclination cluster of alternate row "
The divisional application of bright patent application.
This application claims the entitled BRUSH WITH ALTERNATE ROWS OF submitted on June 25th, 2010
ANGLED BRISTLES (have alternate row inclined bristle brush) U.S. Serial No. 61/358,693 it is preferential
Power, this application in a manner of to include herein.
I. background
A. invention field
Present invention relates generally to a kind of brush, more particularly, to a kind of cluster to turn forward with some rows and its
The brush for the sweptback cluster that he manages it.
B. the explanation of correlation technique
The brush of known polytype and style.Typically, brush includes cluster retainer, and cluster retainer, which has from cluster, to be protected
The vertically extending each cluster of holder.
As shown in Figure 7, it is also known that provide a kind of wire brush 200, it has the cluster retainer 202 with cluster 204, some clusters
Extended with on-right angle.This known arrangement uses two groups of clusters 206,208, wherein every group uses cluster open or expansion, such as figure
It is shown.
Although the cluster arrangement of known brush is good for its expected purpose overall work, it is desirable that brush known to ratio
The brush of more preferable performance is provided.
II. summarize
According to one embodiment of present invention, brush may include:Cluster retainer;Primary operational axis;The first row cluster, its
It is basically parallel to primary operational axis and including at least the first and second clusters;With the second row cluster, it is basically parallel to primary operational
Axis and including at least the first and second clusters.The first cluster in the first row extends from cluster retainer and parallel to primary operational
Relative to the second plane with the first cluster angle tilt in first plane of axis, second plane is perpendicular to the first plane and puts down
Row is in primary operational axis.First cluster can in one embodiment with the forward direction inclined at acute angles between 60 degree and 87 degree, and
And in another embodiment with the forward direction inclined at acute angles between 75 degree and 87 degree.The second cluster in the first row is protected from cluster
Holder extend and in the first plane relative to the second plane with the second cluster angle tilt.Second cluster can in one embodiment with
Forward direction inclined at acute angles between 60 degree and 87 degree, and in another embodiment between 75 degree and 87 degree
Forward direction inclined at acute angles.The first cluster in second row extend from cluster retainer and in the first plane relative to the second plane with
3rd cluster angle tilt.3rd cluster can in one embodiment with the backward inclined at acute angles between 60 degree and 87 degree, and
In another embodiment with the backward inclined at acute angles between 75 degree and 87 degree.The second cluster in second row is kept from cluster
Device extend and in the first plane relative to the second plane with the 4th cluster angle tilt.4th cluster can be in one embodiment with bag
The backward inclined at acute angles being contained between 60 degree and 87 degree, and in another embodiment between 75 degree and 87 degree
Backward inclined at acute angles.
According to another embodiment of the present invention, brush may include:Cluster retainer;Primary operational axis;The first row cluster, its
Including at least the first and second clusters extended from cluster retainer;With the second row cluster, it includes at least the from the extension of cluster retainer
One and second cluster.First and second row clusters may be approximately parallel to primary operational axis.From perpendicular to the position of primary operational axis
The first cluster of the first row and the first cluster of the second row can be formed as X-shaped when putting viewing.From perpendicular to primary operational axis
The second cluster of the first row and the second cluster of the second row can be formed as X-shaped when position is watched.
According to one more embodiment of the present invention, brush includes:Cluster retainer;Primary operational axis;Substantially along primary operational
The handle that axis extends from cluster retainer;The cluster of first straight line row, it include being formed by metal and from cluster retainer extension to
Few first, second, and third cluster;With the cluster of second straight line row, it includes being formed by metal and extended at least from cluster retainer
First, second, and third cluster.The cluster of first and second rows is basically parallel to primary operational axis.From perpendicular to primary operational
The first cluster of the first row and the first cluster of the second row are formed as X-shaped during the position viewing of axis.From perpendicular to primary operational axle
The second cluster of the first row and the second cluster of the second row are formed as X-shaped during the position viewing of line.From perpendicular to primary operational axis
Position viewing when the 3rd cluster of the first row and the 3rd cluster of the second row be formed as X-shaped.
One advantage of the brush is that inclined brush realization preferably brushes effect.
Reading and understanding based on book described further below, other benefits and advantage of the invention are for belonging to the present invention
Art personnel are clear.
III. the brief description of accompanying drawing
The present invention can use entity form in the arrangement of some parts and part, and these embodiments are detailed in the description
Thin description and illustrate in the accompanying drawings, these accompanying drawings constitute the part of the present invention and in the accompanying drawings:
Fig. 1 is the side view of brush according to an embodiment of the invention;
Fig. 2 is the three-dimensional side view of brush shown in Fig. 1;
Fig. 3 is the upward view of brush shown in Fig. 1;
Fig. 4 is the perspective end view of another brush according to an embodiment of the invention;
Fig. 5 is the pattern stereogram of brush shown in Fig. 4;
Fig. 6 is the side isometric view of brush shown in Fig. 4;
Fig. 7 is the side isometric view of the wire brush of prior art.
IV. detailed description of the invention
Referring now to accompanying drawing, content shown in it is merely to illustrate the purpose of various embodiments of the present invention not for limitation sheet
The purpose of invention, and wherein it should be understood that identical reference indicates identical element, Fig. 1-3 shows brush 10, its
With multirow cluster 30, cluster retainer 40 and handle 50.Cluster 30 can include one or more filaments or bristle 20.For forming
The filament of one cluster 30 or the particular number of bristle can be any amounts that those skilled in the art select.Filament or bristle
It can be made up of a variety of natural materials or fiber or artificial material, as non-limiting example, artificial material includes nylon or poly-
Ester.According to shown embodiment, filament is formed by relatively hard metal and therefore brush 10 is seen as wire brush.Wire brush,
As it is known by the man skilled in the art, normally tend to be used to brush undesirable material on surface, such as paint or dust.
After removing undesirable material, if it is desired, the surface cleaned now can be painted, dye or carry out other processing.
In one specific embodiment, bristle 20 and therefore cluster 30 is formed by stainless steel.Each cluster 30 can be by those skilled in the art
Bail, wire, screw, binding agent, epoxy resin or the other fasteners of selection are fixed on cluster retainer 40.One
Individual embodiment, handle 50 can extend from cluster retainer 40.In another embodiment, cluster retainer 40 itself serves as handle.For this
Can be with one or more regions 52 with texture.
With continued reference to Fig. 1-3, brush 10 can have primary operational axis 54.The primary operational axis is such axis,
Brush carries out optimum operation along the axis when being moved on the surface that the brush uses.For illustrated embodiment, handle 50 is from cluster
Retainer 40 extends along primary operational axle 54.Each cluster 30, which can embark on journey, 60 to be arranged.Capable quantity, type and shape can root
Any selection is carried out according to the reasonable judgement of those skilled in the art.For illustrated embodiment, brush 10 may include 5 it is main
The cluster 30 of linear rows 60, i.e. 2 outer 62,2 center rows 64 of skidding and 1 most middle row 66.Row 60 can be parallel to primary operational
Axis 54, as shown in the figure.The distal end of two outer skiddings 62 can have curved part, as shown in the figure.
Referring now to Fig. 2, in order to preferably discuss the orientation of the cluster 30 in row 60, it is noted that nearest outer skidding 62 (remove compared with
Outside distal part) in the plane 22 parallel with primary operational axis 54.Plane 24 is also noted that perpendicular to plane 22 and is put down
Row is in primary operational axis 54.Often row is similarly in parallel to primary operational axis 54 and in the plane of plane 24.
As shown in figure 1, each cluster 30 in the outer skidding 62 that can be seen that is tilted with cluster angle TA1.Cluster angle TA1 be considered as before to
Angle, because the distal end of cluster 30 is more forward (towards brush compared to the base portion (cluster from the position that cluster retainer 40 extends) of cluster 30
The distal end of son 10).Each cluster 30 in the center row 64 that can be seen that is tilted with cluster angle TA2.After cluster angle TA2 is considered as
To angle, because the distal end of cluster 30 is compared to (the direction that the base portion (cluster from the position that cluster retainer 40 extends) of cluster 30 is more backward
Near-end, the handle end of brush 10).It has been found that this alternating of each cluster 30 in adjacent lines 60 is inclined to be arranged in brush 10
Improved performance is provided when being used along its primary operational axis 54.Middle and outer skidding 64,62 can be in one embodiment
It is similar inclined.Therefore, in this embodiment, the positioning of each cluster 30 and angle are on parallel to the vertical of primary operational axis 54
It is mirror image to axis.
Referring now to Fig. 1-3, cluster angle TA1, TA2 can carry out any choosing according to the reasonable judgement of those skilled in the art
Select.Notice that cluster angle is expressed as acute angle.In one embodiment, cluster angle is included between 60 degree and 87 degree, and another
In embodiment, cluster angle is included between 75 degree and 87 degree.In another embodiment, cluster angle be included in 80 degree and 85 degree it
Between.Although all clusters 30 in shown outer skidding 62 are tilted with identical cluster angle TA1, it is also possible to expect outer skidding 62
In cluster 30 can have different cluster angles.Similarly, although all clusters 30 in shown center row 64 are with identical cluster angle
Spend TA2 to tilt, each cluster 30 it is also possible to expect in center row 64 there can be different cluster angles.Although shown cluster angle TA1
Be with cluster angle TA2 identical angles, but be contemplated that cluster angle TA1 and TA2 can be different angles.If adjacent lines
Each cluster 30 in 60 is arranged as illustrated, then is forming X from cluster 30 when being watched perpendicular to the position of primary operational axis 54
Shape (as shown in Figure 1).Certainly, the interval of cluster 30 and it is arranged such that the use of cluster angle TA1 and TA2 in another embodiment not
X-shaped can be formed.Each cluster 30 in most middle row 66 can be vertical relative to plane 24.Therefore, show that cluster has 90 degree
Cluster angle.It will also be appreciated that each cluster 30 in middle row 66 is arranged with forward angle or back azimuth.
With continued reference to Fig. 1-3, it is also contemplated that if desired, the one or more clusters for being arranged to any row have introversion
Angle (distal end of each cluster 30 than cluster 30 base portion more towards brush 10 inner side) or exocentric angle (base of the distal end of cluster 30 than cluster 30
Outside of the portion more towards brush 10).
Referring now to Fig. 4-6, the brush 10 of another embodiment is shown.The brush 10 includes each cluster 30 for 60 arrangements of embarking on journey.
Brush 10 may include outer skidding 70, and it can surround at least part circumference of cluster retainer 40 and extend.Brush 10 may include with outside
The inner row 72 of the adjacent positioned of skidding 70.Outer skidding 70 can be according to being included in from the level measurement where cluster retainer 40
Angle between 75 degree and 85 degree is outward-dipping.In a particular embodiment, outer skidding 70 can be leaned outward with about 82.5 degree
Tiltedly.Center row 72 can according to the angle being included between 75 degree and 89 degree from the level measurement where cluster retainer 40 to
Outer incline.In a particular embodiment, outer skidding 70 can be outward-dipping with about 86.2 degree.
With continued reference to Fig. 4-6, brush 10 may include the central area of the row 74 adjacent with inner row 72.Central area
74 may include the cluster 30 of a line or multirow 60.Each row 60 can the longitudinal axis along brush 10, the lateral shaft along brush 10
Any direction extension of line or including but not limited to diagonal.Cluster 30 may be arranged so that each row 60 along two
Axis extends, and according to a non-restrictive example, extends along longitudinal axis and axis of pitch.In one embodiment, center
Domain includes each cluster 30 of 9 rows 60.A line 60 tilts towards the first end 16 of brush 10 and adjacent lines 60 are towards the second end 18 of brush
Tilt.In a particular embodiment, central area 74 includes 9 rows 60, wherein the first, the three, the five, the 7th and the 9th row
60 tilt about 81 degree towards first end 16, and the angle measures from the place horizontal plane of cluster retainer 40;And the secondth,
Four, the 6th and the 8th row 60 tilts about 81 degree towards the second end 18, and the angle is carried out from the place horizontal plane of cluster retainer 40
Measurement.
Referring now to all accompanying drawings, it is contemplated that a variety of modifications of brush 10, some modifications include inclined with alternating direction
The arrangement of the cluster of adjacent lines.In every row 60, each cluster 30 is essentially parallel from one to another or cluster 30 can have various other constructions.
According to a non-restrictive example, each cluster 30 in row 60 can be tilted all towards before brush 16, but be tilted with different angle.
According to another non-restrictive example, each cluster 30 can all towards before brush 16 and brush side with essentially identical angle tilt.
According to another non-restrictive example, each cluster 30 can be all towards behind brush 18 with essentially identical angle, but with to brush side
Different angle tilts.The first row 60 can have a variety of different constructions, but the second adjacent row 60 can have the first row
60 mirror-image structure.Second adjacent lines are basically parallel to the first row or adjacent lines can be inclined relative to the first row at a certain angle
Move.
It is described above multiple embodiments.It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the above method and equipment can be not
Merge in the case of departing from overall range of the present invention and change and modifications.It is contemplated that including in appended claims or its
All modifications and replacement in equivalency range.
The present invention has been described, requires now:.