DE60012271T2 - STONE FOR CLEANER OR SIMILAR - Google Patents

Abstract

Having a base body (1) which confers the general shape of the handle. On said base body (1) are laid in succession a first layer (2) of adhesive, a second layer (3) of plastic material and a third layer (4) also of plastic material. The plastic materials of the second and third layers are preferably polymers, while the base body is preferably a metallic tube. <IMAGE>

Description

TASK OF THE INVENTION

The The present invention relates, as in the title section of this Description given on a handle for cleaning equipment and the like., and its purpose is to specify a handle for devices such as Broom, pug, brushes etc., the advantageous features compared to existing stems offers what strength, ergonomics, environmental friendliness and appearance As.

So like the cleaning tools, for that the stem of the invention is specifically designed, it can be general be applied to any item that has a handle.

BACKGROUND THE INVENTION

Of the relevant Prior art is disclosed in US-A-4,941,232 which discloses a non-slip, flexible, cushioning wrap for a stalk indicating that out a suitable for covering the stem suitable laminate. The laminate has a base layer of a cushioning, non-absorbent, closed-cell foam with an outer layer of a washable, the handle enhancing, random and open-cell foam that laminated on one side and has a pressure-sensitive adhesive, which is applied to the other side. The laminate can be used as a Foil or be designed as a hose. A foil made of laminate can be cut to fit the outline of the stalk and then wrapped around the stem with the edges overlapping each other or to each other. A tube of laminate can also be formed so that he fits the contours of the stem.

One Further relevant prior art is described in DE-A-19708712, a handle for stems of objects, in particular sports equipment, describes. A tubular Shaped piece an elastically deformable material surrounds the stem or parts of the Stem. The outer surface of the fitting is roughened and has a three-dimensional surface and is coated with granules that adhere to an adhesive coating. The fitting or the coating can have any color. The adhesive coating is made by heating the Inside of the fitting produced. The inside or parts of it are lined with linings of any shape and size.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Of the relevant The prior art is disclosed in US-A-4,941,232 which discloses a non-slip, flexible, cushioning wrap for a stalk indicating that out a suitable for covering the stem suitable laminate. The laminate has a base layer of a cushioning, non-absorbent, closed-cell foam with an outer layer of a washable, the handle enhancing, random and open-cell foam that laminated on one side and has a pressure-sensitive adhesive, which is applied to the other side. The laminate can be used as a Foil or be designed as a hose. A foil made of laminate can be cut to fit the outline of the stalk and then wrapped around the stem with the edges overlapping each other or to each other. A tube of laminate can also be formed so that he fits the contours of the stem.

One Further relevant prior art is described in DE-A-19708712, a handle for stems of objects, in particular sports equipment, describes. A tubular Shaped piece an elastically deformable material surrounds the stem or parts of the Stem. The outer surface of the fitting is roughened and has a three-dimensional surface and is coated with granules that adhere to an adhesive layer. The fitting or the coating can have any color. The adhesive layer is heated by heating Inside of the fitting produced. The inside or parts thereof are arbitrary with liners Shape and size provided.

DESCRIPTION THE INVENTION

Around To solve the above-described objects, there is the invention from a stalk for cleaning equipment and the like., Which is a basic body preferably of a metal tube having the general shape of the stem.

On the surface this body a first adhesive layer is applied. On this adhesive layer is next a second layer of plastic material, preferably a polymer applied. After all and turn on the mentioned second layer, a third layer of plastic material, preferably also a polymer applied.

• – Perfektes äußeres Finish und Glanz, besser als bei konventionellen, mit Farbanstrich versehenen Stielen.
• – Vollständige Widerstandsfähigkeit, und dies für eine praktisch unbegrenzte Zeitdauer, gegen alle chemischen Reinigungsmittel (selbst in ihrem Reinzustand oder in sehr hoher Konzentration). Dieses bedeutet Korrosionsfestigkeit und dass keines der verwendeten Reinigungsmittel das Aussehen und den Glanz der Oberfläche des Stiels der Erfindung ändert.
• – Gepolstertes Griffgefühl, da seine Schichten eine Dicke haben, die größer als die bei konventionellen Stielen ist (300 μm gegenüber 50 μm bei konventionellem Farbanstrich). Diese gepolsterte Wirkung bietet größeren Schutz gegen Schlag. Diese größere Dicke des Stiels vergrößert den Durchmesser des Grundkörpers mehr als einen halben Millimeter und bietet ein gepolstertes Griffgefühl.
• – Möglichkeit der Herstellung von Stielen mit variablem Schmuck und Profil ohne Einschränkung und ohne Beeinträchtigung der Gleichförmigkeit der Dicke.
• – Ein Stiel erhöhter Ergonomie. Der Stiel der Erfindung ist in der Hand sehr angenehm, er überträgt kein Kältegefühl und ist weniger schlüpfrig. Gleichzeitig vermittelt er ein Wärmegefühl.
• – Umweltfreundlicher Stiel. Bei konventionellen, mit Farbanstrich versehenen Stielen wird ein Teil der Kosten durch Abfall und Energieeinsatz beim Erwärmen verursacht, was zu ökologischen Problemen beiträgt. Bei dem Stiel der Erfindung sind ökologische Probleme überwunden, sowohl bei der Herstellung als auch im Gebrauch und beim Rezyklieren des abgenutzten Produkts. Bei der Herstellung gibt es keine Farben oder Verdünner, die die Umgebung gefährden, und außerdem gibt es keinen Abfall. In der Verwendung findet kein Verlust an Farbe statt, der schädlich sein und Hygieneprobleme aufwerfen könnte. Und beim Rezyklieren ist es möglich, das Metall des Grundkörpers wieder zu verwenden, so dass beim Einschmelzen des Grundkörpers die ihn umgebenden Schichten abgebrannt werden, ohne dass gefährliche Gase erzeugt werden, und sie erzeugen Wärme für den Rückgewinnungsprozess.

With this construction one obtains a handle with advantageous features over those which are available on the market. These advantageous features include:

• - Perfect outer finish and shine, better than conventional, painted stems.
• - Total resistance, and this for a virtually unlimited period of time, against all chemical cleaners (even in their pure state or in very high concentration). This means corrosion resistance and that none of the cleaning agents used change the appearance and gloss of the surface of the stem of the invention.
• - Padded feel, as its layers have a thickness greater than conventional stems (300 μm vs. 50 μm for conventional paint). This padded effect provides greater protection against shock. This greater thickness of the stem increases the diameter of the body more than half a millimeter and provides a padded feel.
• Possibility of producing stems with variable ornament and profile without restriction and without affecting the uniformity of the thickness.
• - A stalk of enhanced ergonomics. The stem of the invention is very comfortable in the hand, it does not transmit cold feeling and is less slippery. At the same time he gives a feeling of warmth.
• - Environmentally friendly stem. In conventional paintbrushed stems, part of the cost is caused by waste and energy input when heating, which contributes to environmental problems. The stalk of the invention overcomes environmental problems, both in manufacture and in use, and in the recycling of the worn product. There are no paints or thinners in the manufacture that endanger the environment and there is no waste. In use, there is no loss of color, which could be harmful and pose hygiene problems. And when recycling, it is possible to reuse the metal of the main body, so that when the base body melts, the surrounding layers are burned off without producing dangerous gases, and they generate heat for the recovery process.

to support a better understanding this description and an integral part of it, Below is a single drawing attached in which in an illustrative and not restrictive Way the subject of the invention is shown.

SUMMARY THE DRAWING

1 , - This single figure shows a perspective, cross-sectional partial view of a handle for cleaning appliances and the like, which is executed according to the present invention, wherein an enlarged detail is included in the corresponding cross-section.

DESCRIPTION AN EXAMPLE OF AN EMBODIMENT THE INVENTION

following A description will be given of an example of the invention, wherein on that for the Drawings adopted numbering scheme reference is made.

The handle for cleaning equipment and the like of this example of the embodiment thus has a basic body 1 which in this case is a cylindrical metal tube.

On the outer surface of the main body 1 a first layer is applied which consists of an adhesive coating.

On the adhesive of this layer 2 is a second layer 3 applied, which consists of a plastic material and which consists in the present example of a polymer.

On the second layer 3 is a third layer 4 similar thickness and nature applied as the previous layer, ie this layer 4 is also made of plastic material that consists of a polymer.

The combined thickness of these three layers 2 . 3 and 4 is about 300 microns.

With This structure provides the stem of the present example of the embodiment all the advantageous features described above under the title "Description of Invention "of the present Description listed are.

Claims (4)

Handle for cleaning equipment and the like, which has a basic body ( 1 ), which gives the stem a general shape, wherein on the main body ( 1 ) successively a first layer ( 2 ) of adhesive, a second layer ( 3 ) made of plastic material and a third layer ( 4 ) are also applied from plastic material, characterized in that the third layer ( 4 ), which is made of plastic material, in terms of the thickness and the nature of the second layer ( 3 ) and the three layers ( 2 . 3 and 4 ) have a common thickness of about 300 μm (microns). Stem for cleaning equipment and the like according to claim 1, characterized in that the plastic material of the second layer ( 3 ) is a polymer. Stem for cleaning equipment and the like according to claim 1, characterized in that the plastic material of the third layer ( 4 ) a polymer is. Handle for cleaning equipment and the like according to claim 1, characterized in that the basic body ( 1 ) is a metal tube.