CN112752532A - Longitudinal actuation of a unitary cover for a lint removal tool - Google Patents
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Abstract
A lint removal implement includes a handle, an inner assembly rotatably attached to the handle, and an outer cover translationally attached to the handle. The handle has a free end and a connected end. The inner assembly rotates about an axis of the handle as the handle is longitudinally actuated relative to the outer cover between the extended position and the retracted position.
Description
Technical Field
The present invention generally relates to lint removal tools. In particular, the present invention is a lint removal implement having a cover. Testing
Background
Lint removal tools are commonly used to remove lint, pet hair, and other small particles from fabrics such as clothing and upholstery. Lint removal tools are commonly used in roll form, wherein a lint removal tape is typically wound onto a core, with the adhesive side of the tape wound outward for use. A roll of lint removal tape may be placed on an applicator, which is typically formed of a handle and a tape receiving portion. The spool is placed on the web receiving portion. Various forms of lint removal tape are known, such as those described in us patent 5,027,465 and us patent 5,388,300. Examples include Scotch-Brite available from 3M Company (3M Company) of St.Paul, Minn.YTMStandard lint roller and Scotch-BriteTMA 50% more tacky lint roller.
In use, the lint removal implement is rolled along the surface to be cleaned such that lint and other loose debris adheres to the exposed adhesive of the lint removal tape. Once the exposed adhesive of the lint removal tape is covered with sufficient lint and debris such that the lint removal implement no longer removes the desired amount of lint or debris, the exposed adhesive is removed from the roll and discarded. The used lint removal tape is removed to obtain a new exposed adhesive.
Because the adhesive side of the lint removal tape is wound outward on the roll, the lint removal tape can be inadvertently contaminated with lint and other debris when not in use. One solution to protect the lint removal tape of the lint removal implement when not in use is to use a removable cover or cartridge (caddy).
Disclosure of Invention
In one embodiment, the present invention is a lint removal implement comprising a handle, an internal assembly rotatably attached to the handle, and an external cover translationally attached to the handle. The handle has a free end and a connected end. The inner assembly rotates about an axis of the handle as the handle is longitudinally actuated relative to the outer cover between the extended position and the retracted position.
In another embodiment, the present invention is a lint removal implement comprising a handle, an inner core, a sleeve, and a housing having an inner cover and an outer cover. The outer cover is fixed relative to the handle. The inner cover rotates about an axis of the handle when the handle is longitudinally actuated between the extended position and the retracted position.
The details of one or more examples of the disclosure are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features, objects, and advantages of the disclosure will be apparent from the description and drawings, and from the claims.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the lint roller tool of the present invention in an extended position.
Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the lint roller tool of fig. 1 in a retracted position.
Fig. 3A is a side perspective view of an embodiment of a handle of a lint roller tool in accordance with the present invention.
Fig. 3B is a front perspective view of an embodiment of a handle of the lint roller tool of the present invention.
Fig. 4 is a perspective view of an embodiment of an outer cover of the lint roller tool of the present invention.
Fig. 5A is an exterior perspective view of an embodiment of an interior cover of the lint roller tool of the present invention.
Fig. 5B is an interior perspective view of an embodiment of the interior cover of the lint roller tool of the present invention.
Fig. 6A is a perspective view of an embodiment of the inner core of the lint roller tool of the present invention.
Fig. 6B is a perspective view of the receiving end of the inner core of the lint roller tool of the present invention.
Fig. 6C is a cross-sectional view of the inner core of the lint roller tool of the present invention.
Fig. 7A is a perspective view of the receiving end of an embodiment of the sleeve of the lint roller tool of the present invention.
Fig. 7B is a perspective view of the attachment end of one embodiment of the sleeve of the lint roller tool of the present invention.
Fig. 8 is an exploded view of the lint removal implement of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the handle of the lint removal implement of the present invention in an extended position and the housing of the lint removal implement of the present invention in an open position.
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the handle of the lint removal implement of the present invention in a retracted position and the housing of the lint removal implement of the present invention in a closed position.
Detailed Description
The present invention is a lint roller tool with an attached housing. Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a lint roller tool in an extended position. As can be seen in fig. 1, a lint roller tool generally comprises a handle, an internal assembly rotatably attached to the handle, and a housing. The handle is positionable between an extended position (as shown in fig. 1) and a retracted position (as shown in fig. 2) relative to the housing. In practice, the lint roller tool includes a roll of lint removal tape (tape) positioned on the inner assembly for removing lint and other debris from a surface using an exposed adhesive on the lint removal tape. The housing serves as a cover and protects the exposed adhesive when the lint roller tool is not in use. When the lint roller tool is in use, the handle is in the extended position (fig. 1) and the housing is in the open position to expose the lint removal tape. When the lint removal tool is stored, the handle is retracted, causing the housing to rotate 180 degrees to a retracted position (fig. 2), and causing the lint removal tape to be covered and protecting the lint removal tape from debris.
Fig. 3A and 3B show side and front perspective views, respectively, of a handle of a lint removal implement of the present invention. The handle of the lint removal implement has a free end and a connected end. The free end allows the user to comfortably grip the lint removal implement. The handle may have any shape and may be contoured to fit the human body dynamically to the hand, but is typically non-cylindrical in shape. As will be described further below, the non-cylindrical shank shape is mirrored by a non-cylindrical hole in the outer cover through which the shank passes. The free end of the handle includes a slot (shown in fig. 3B) that extends along a portion of the length of the free end of the handle. The slot includes a first notch adjacent the free end of the shank and a second notch adjacent the attachment end of the shank. The recess is designed to engage with a protrusion in the outer cover to hold the handle in the extended and retracted positions. In one embodiment, the free end of the handle includes an opening to allow, for example, a lint removal implement to be hung from a hook for storage.
The connecting end of the handle is rotatably attached to the inner assembly, allowing the handle to act as an actuator to move the housing between the open and closed positions. When the handle is in the extended position, the housing is in an open position in which a lint removal tape positioned on the internal component is exposed and ready for use. When the handle is in the retracted position, the housing is in the closed position, wherein the lint removal tape is covered and protected from the elements. While the free end of the handle generally has an ergonomic shape, the attached end is generally cylindrical. The connecting end further includes a plurality of pins extending perpendicularly from the connecting edge. The plurality of pins are generally equally spaced from adjacent pins along the connecting edge. In one embodiment, the connecting edge comprises four pins.
The housing includes an outer cover and an inner cover. Figure 4 shows a perspective view of the outer cover. The outer cover has a diameter greater than a diameter of the inner cover such that the inner cover nests within the outer cover when the housing is in the open position. When assembled, there is a gap between the inner and outer covers to allow smooth movement between the open and closed positions. In one embodiment, the gap between the inner and outer cover is about 0.4 mm. The outer cover includes a receiving end, a wall, and a stem. The receiving end is non-circular in shape, forming an outer semi-circular edge and an inner curved edge. The wall extends perpendicularly from the outer semi-circular edge of the receiving end of the outer wall. In one embodiment, the wall extends along about 40% to about 60% of the outer edge of the receiving end of the outer cover, and in particular along about 45% to about 55% of the outer edge of the receiving end of the outer cover. In one embodiment, the wall extends about 40mm, specifically about 60mm, and more specifically about 80mm from the receiving end. In one embodiment, the external cover has a diameter of between about 25mm and about 1000mm, and in particular about 75 mm.
The stem of the outer cover is generally cylindrical and hollow, extending substantially from the center of the receiving end of the outer cover. Thus, the rod forms the inner diameter of the outer cover. In one embodiment, the rod produces an inner diameter of between about 25mm and about 50mm, and specifically about 35 mm. The lever includes an aperture at the inner wall, also creating a latching surface on the lever. Although the rod is generally cylindrical, the hole created by the rod at the receiving end of the outer cover is not generally cylindrical. The aperture at the receiving end of the outer cover is shaped to match and receive the free end of the handle. This allows the handle and the outer cover to be rotationally fixed, but free to translate. Thus, the outer cover is translationally attached to the handle as the handle is moved between the extended and retracted positions. The aperture at the receiving end of the outer cover further includes a tab that engages the slot of the handle to help retain the handle in the extended and retracted positions. The exterior cover is formed of a material having sufficient strength to serve as a thin housing. The outer cover may be formed of, for example, polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), polypropylene, or a polycarbonate/ABS blend.
Fig. 5A and 5B show an external perspective view and an internal perspective view, respectively, of the internal cover. The inner cover includes a receiving end and a wall. Similar to the outer cover, the receiving end is non-circular in shape, forming an outer semi-circular edge and an inner curved edge. In one embodiment, the wall extends along about 40% to about 60% of the outer edge of the receiving end of the outer cover, and in particular along about 45% to about 55% of the outer edge of the receiving end of the outer cover. The wall extends perpendicularly from the outer semi-circular edge of the receiving end of the outer wall to a height substantially similar to the height of the outer cover. In one embodiment, the wall extends between about 40mm and about 80mm from the receiving end, and specifically extends about 60mm from the receiving end. The receiving end of the inner cover further comprises a bore having a notch. The hole creates an inner diameter and its diameter is greater than the diameter of the stem of the outer cover. In one embodiment, the holes create an inner diameter of between about 35mm and about 55mm, and specifically about 45 mm. The inner cover also includes a plurality of ridges extending along a width of the inner cover. The plurality of ridges are designed to prevent the exposed adhesive of the roll of lint removal tape from adhering to the inner cover, thereby facilitating smooth movement of the housing between the open and closed positions. The inner cover is formed of a material that can be ultrasonically welded. In one embodiment, the inner cover may be formed of, for example, polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), polypropylene, or a polycarbonate/ABS blend.
The internal assembly of the lint removal tool comprises an internal cover, an internal core and a sleeve. A perspective view of the inner core is shown in fig. 6A, and a perspective view of the receiving end of the inner core is shown in fig. 6B. A cross-sectional view of the inner core is shown in fig. 6C. The inner core is cylindrical with a top portion and a receiving portion. The top portion includes a top end and the receiving portion includes a receiving end. The inner core is hollow with the receiving end open. The tip may be covered or open without departing from the intended scope of the invention. Generally, the inner core is formed of the same or similar material as the inner cover so that they can be welded together.
The receiving portion of the inner core includes an outer edge, an aperture, a plurality of cutouts, and a flange. The aperture is positioned proximate an outer edge of the receiving end and is aligned with the latch on the sleeve when the inner assembly is assembled. A plurality of cutouts are positioned along the entire outer edge of the receiving end. Although the figures show the cuts as being generally equally spaced about the outer edge of the receiving end, any pattern or random cuts may be used without departing from the intended scope of the invention. The receiving end also includes a flange extending vertically along an outer edge of the receiving end and positioned between the cutout and the aperture. In one embodiment, the flange is located between about 2mm and about 4mm, and specifically about 3mm, from the outer edge of the receiving end. The receiving portion of the inner core has an inner diameter that is slightly larger than the inner diameter of the top portion of the inner core and a thickness similar to the thickness of the wall of the sleeve, as described below.
The top portion of the inner core includes a plurality of ridges forming a plurality of spirals that extend along the length of the inner diameter of the top, as can be seen in fig. 6C. In one embodiment, the top portion includes four spirals extending along the inner diameter. The screw is designed to engage with a pin of the handle and act as a guide to rotate the inner assembly as the handle moves between the extended and retracted positions.
Fig. 7A and 7B show a perspective view of the receiving end and a perspective view of the connecting end of the sleeve, respectively. The sleeve is cylindrical in shape and includes a top end, a receiving end, and a latch. The sleeve is hollow with the top end and the receiving end being open. The receiving end of the sleeve includes a plurality of tabs extending perpendicularly from a wall of the sleeve along an outer diameter adjacent an outer edge of the receiving end. The plurality of tabs are designed and spaced to align with the cutouts of the receiving end of the inner core. While most of the tabs are positioned adjacent, i.e., slightly set back from, the outer edge of the receiving end, at least one of the tabs is a positioning tab and extends all the way to the outer edge of the receiving end. The locating tabs are used to properly align the inner core and sleeve with the inner cover. In one embodiment, the tab is located between about 1mm and about 2mm, specifically between about 0.5mm and about 3mm, from the outer edge of the receiving end.
The sleeve is positioned within the receiving portion of the inner core and has a diameter that is slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the receiving portion of the inner core and substantially equal to the inner diameter of the top portion of the inner core. Since the thickness of the wall of the sleeve is substantially equal to the difference in the inner diameters of the top and receiving portions of the inner core, the inner diameter of the inner assembly is always substantially the same when the sleeve is positioned within the inner core. The sleeve is positioned within the receiving portion of the inner core such that the top end of the sleeve is closest to the top end of the inner core and the latch is aligned with the aperture of the inner core. Furthermore, when correctly positioned, the tabs at the receiving end of the sleeve fit within the cut-outs of the receiving end of the inner core such that the sleeve is mechanically attached to the inner core. The sleeve is formed of a material having low friction. In one embodiment, the sleeve is formed from, for example, acetal, polycarbonate, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), polypropylene, or a polycarbonate/ABS blend.
Once the sleeve is positioned within the inner core, the receiving end of the inner core is positioned within the opening at the receiving end of the inner cover such that the positioning tabs at the receiving end of the sleeve fit within the notches of the bore of the receiving end of the inner cover. When the inner core and the sleeve are correctly positioned within the bore of the inner cover, the apertures and latches of the inner core and the sleeve, respectively, are aligned with each other and opposite the wall of the inner cover. The inner cover is designed to have a diameter between about 44mm and about 0.4mm, specifically between about 35mm and about 0.2mm, and more specifically between about 25mm and about 0.1mm greater than the diameter of the inner core, so that when they are assembled, there is a gap between the inner core and the inner cover. The gap is designed to allow a roll of lint removal tape to be positioned on the inner core. Once the inner core and sleeve are mounted on the inner cover, the inner cover and inner core are welded together to form a single unit. The inner cover and inner core may be welded together by any method known in the art, including but not limited to ultrasonic welding or solvent welding. In one embodiment, the inner cover and the inner core are ultrasonically welded together. Once assembled, the inner core, sleeve and inner core form an inner assembly.
Fig. 8 shows an exploded view of the lint removal implement of the present invention. To assemble the lint roller tool, the attachment end of the shank is positioned within the receiving end of the inner core and sleeve (now part of the inner assembly). The connecting end of the shank is inserted into the inner core such that the plurality of pins of the shank are aligned with the plurality of ridges forming the helix in the inner core. Thus, when aligned, the inner assembly rotates about the axis of the shank as the shank is inserted into the inner core and the connecting end is proximate the tip of the inner core.
Once the handle is connected to the inner assembly, the outer cover is assembled to the handle. To fit the outer cover onto the handle, the hole at the receiving end of the outer cover is inserted at the free end of the handle and slid along the handle until the receiving end of the outer cover abuts the receiving end of the inner cover. When the lint removal tool is not in use, the inner and outer covers form a housing to protect the lint removal tape positioned on the inner core. When fully inserted, the latching surface of the stem of the outer cover engages the latch of the sleeve, which prevents the inner assembly and the outer cover from axially rotating with respect to each other as the handle is moved between the extended and retracted positions. Further, since the free end of the handle is shaped to match the aperture of the external cover, the external cover is prevented from rotating when the handle is moved between the extended and retracted positions.
When assembled, the outer cover of the housing is rotationally fixed relative to the handle, and when the handle is longitudinally actuated between the extended and retracted positions, the inner cover rotates with the entire inner assembly about the axis of the handle. In use, a user grips the outer cover with one hand and pulls or pushes the handle longitudinally relative to the outer cover to extend or retract the handle, respectively. As the handle is moved longitudinally, an internal screw within the inner core interfaces with a pin on the handle to cause rotation as the handle is pushed or pulled relative to the outer cover.
Generally, the thickness of the walls of the outer cover, inner core and sleeve should be thick enough to ensure a durable lint removal tool, while still minimizing the overall size of the lint removal tool and excess material. In one embodiment, the wall thickness is generally between about 1mm and about 3mm, and specifically about 2 mm.
When the handle is in the extended position, as shown in fig. 9, the housing is in the open position such that the inner cover is positioned within the outer cover and a portion of the lint removal tape positioned on the inner core is exposed. The user can then remove the tape using the free end of the handle and rolling the exposed lint over the surface to be cleaned. When the user completes cleaning with the lint removal implement, the user grasps the outer cover and moves the handle upwardly into the inner assembly to the retracted position. When the handle is in the retracted position, as shown in fig. 10, the housing is in the closed position such that the inner cover is positioned opposite the outer cover and the lint removing tape is fully covered within the housing, thereby protecting the lint removing tape from accidentally picking up lint and other debris. In each of the extended position and the retracted position, the handle may be mechanically locked in place when the protrusion at the receiving end of the outer cover engages with the first notch or the second notch. When the tab engages the first notch adjacent the free end of the handle, the handle is locked in the retracted position, allowing the housing to remain closed and protecting the lint removal tape therein. When the tab engages the second notch adjacent the connecting end of the handle, the handle is locked in the extended position, allowing the housing to remain open and exposing the lint removal tape for cleaning.
The present invention is a lint roller tool having an attachment housing that allows for a conventional method of conveniently protecting exposed adhesive when the lint roller tool is not in use and is being stored. When the lint roller tool is in use, the handle is in an extended position and the housing is in an open position to expose the lint removal tape and allow lint pickup. When the lint removal implement is stored, the handle is longitudinally actuated to a retracted position to rotate the inner cover 180 degrees so that the lint removal tape is covered and protected from debris.
It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the specific exemplary elements, structures, features, details, configurations, etc., disclosed herein can be modified and/or combined in many embodiments. The invention may suitably comprise, consist of, or consist essentially of any of the elements disclosed or described. In particular, any elements recited positively in the specification as alternatives can be explicitly included in or excluded from the claims in any combination as desired. The inventors contemplate that all such variations and combinations are within the scope of the contemplated invention, not just those representative designs selected for use as exemplary illustrations. Thus, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the particular illustrative structures described herein, but rather extends at least to the structures described by the language of the claims and the equivalents of those structures. In the event of a conflict or conflict between a written specification and the disclosure in any document incorporated by reference herein, the written specification shall control.
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1. A lint removal implement, comprising:
a handle having a free end and a connected end;
an inner assembly rotatably attached to the handle;
an outer cover translatably attached to the handle,
wherein the inner assembly rotates about an axis of the handle when the handle is longitudinally actuated relative to the outer cover between an extended position and a retracted position.
2. The lint removal implement of claim 1, wherein in the retracted position, at least a portion of the free end of the handle is positioned within the housing.
3. The lint removal implement of claim 1, wherein in the retracted position, at least a portion of the free end of the handle is positioned within the internal assembly.
4. The lint removal implement of claim 1, further comprising a roll of lint removal tape positioned on the inner assembly.
5. The lint removal implement of claim 7, wherein at least a portion of the lint removal tape is exposed when the handle is in the extended position.
6. The lint removal tool of claim 1, wherein the internal assembly comprises:
an inner cover;
an inner core; and
a sleeve.
7. The lint removal tool of claim 6, wherein the sleeve is positioned within the inner core.
8. The lint removal tool of claim 6, wherein the inner core is positioned within the inner cover.
9. The lint removal implement of claim 1, wherein the connecting end of the handle comprises a plurality of posts that engage a plurality of helical ridges within the inner assembly.
10. A lint removal implement, comprising:
a handle;
an inner core;
a sleeve; and
a housing having an inner cover and an outer cover,
wherein the outer cover is fixed relative to the handle,
wherein the inner cover rotates about an axis of the handle when the handle is longitudinally actuated between an extended position and a retracted position.
11. The lint removal tool of claim 10, wherein in the retracted position, a majority of the handle is positioned within the housing.
12. The lint removal tool of claim 10, wherein in the extended position, the housing is in an open position.
13. The lint removal tool of claim 10, wherein in the retracted position, the housing is in a closed position.
14. The lint removal tool of claim 10, further comprising a roll of lint removal tape disposed on the inner core, wherein the roll of lint removal tape is configured to be received within the housing.
15. The lint removal implement of claim 14, wherein at least a portion of the lint removal tape is exposed when the handle is in the extended position.
16. The lint removal tool of claim 14, wherein the lint removal tape is fully contained within the housing when the handle is in the retracted position.
17. The lint removal tool of claim 10, wherein the outer cover has a diameter greater than a diameter of the inner cover, such that the inner cover can nest within the outer cover.
18. The lint removal tool of claim 10, wherein the sleeve is positioned within the inner core.
19. The lint removal tool of claim 10, wherein the inner core is positioned within the inner cover.
20. The lint removal tool of claim 10, wherein the handle comprises a plurality of posts that engage a plurality of helical ridges within the inner core.
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