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EP0733320A1
EP0733320A1 EP96400564A EP96400564A EP0733320A1 EP 0733320 A1 EP0733320 A1 EP 0733320A1 EP 96400564 A EP96400564 A EP 96400564A EP 96400564 A EP96400564 A EP 96400564A EP 0733320 A1 EP0733320 A1 EP 0733320A1
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  • the present invention relates to brushes, and more particularly those which must be used in a medium comprising a liquid such as water.
  • Brooms are known which are more particularly used for cleaning the walls of containers which retain, in their bottom, a liquid such as water or the like.
  • These brushes essentially consist of a handle and a head associated with the handle. These two elements are made of solid materials so that the brushes they constitute can be used several times.
  • This brush structure has drawbacks, in particular the fact that it is necessary to clean the head itself, after the brush has been used to clean the walls and the bottom of the container.
  • the head generally comprises a large number of strands or the like which are relatively tight against each other, its cleaning is not easy, and even less if it is not carried out immediately after using the brush.
  • the present invention therefore aims to make a brush for cleaning the walls and the bottom of a container capable of containing a liquid, which attempts to overcome the drawbacks of the brushes of the prior art, in particular those mentioned above.
  • the present invention relates to a broom comprising a handle, a head and means for associating said head with said handle, characterized in that said handle and head are made of disintegrating materials.
  • the figure shows an embodiment of a broom comprising a handle 1, a head 2 and means for associating this handle and this head.
  • handle and the head have been defined above as two separate elements, they may include common parts which, depending on the embodiment of the brush, may have a handle or head function.
  • the handle 1 and the head 2 are made of disintegrating materials.
  • the handle 1 consists of a first winding 3 of at least one first sheet 4 of a disintegrating material, this winding 3 being carried out around an axis 5 and defining a central channel 6 along this axis 5.
  • the winding 3 is cylindrical but it can also be advantageous to produce it in a conical or equivalent shape, the top of the cone being at the end 20 opposite to that 21 of the place where the head 2 is associated with handle 1.
  • the first sheet 4 is for example of paper or the like and, to stiffen the handle 1, it is advantageous for the winding 3 to be impregnated with a product which makes it possible to stiffen it, for example by starch or the like.
  • the brush may further include a reinforcing core 7 disposed on the wall of the central channel 6, over at least part 22 of the length of this channel, essentially the part which corresponds to that by which the broom will be grasped and held during use.
  • this reinforcing core 7 is made of a disintegrating cardboard material substantially shaped as a spring 23, as shown diagrammatically in the single figure.
  • the first winding 3 has orifices 8 substantially perpendicular to the axis 5 bringing the central channel 6 into contact with the external medium 9 so that, when using the brush as described below, the liquid present in the external medium 9 can more easily penetrate into the central channel.
  • the head 2 it is advantageously produced by a second winding 10 of at least one second sheet 11 of a disintegrating material, such as a sheet of paper or the like.
  • This second sheet is advantageously chosen with less rigidity than that of the first sheet with which the first winding 3 is produced.
  • the means for associating it with the head 2 consist of a fitting 12 of the second winding 10 in the central channel 6, at one end 13 of the first winding 3.
  • the second winding 10 is completely fitted into the central channel so that the two end faces 28, 29 of the first winding and of the second respectively, are substantially in the same plane 30.
  • the broom also comprises means disinfectants, for example in the form of a pellet 14 disposed in the central channel 6, sandwiched between the end 24 of the second winding 10 fitted in the central channel and one end 25 of the reinforcing core 7.
  • This pellet is further advantageously made of a material having a density lower than that of the liquid usually retained in the container.
  • the two windings 3, 10 also have longitudinal precuts substantially parallel to the axis 5 over a predetermined length 27, 26 respectively.
  • the precuts on these two windings 3 and 10 are shown schematically at 33 and 34 respectively by broken lines.
  • the brush When the second winding 10 is completely fitted into the central channel 6 as illustrated, the brush has a ring 15 surrounding a part of the end 13 of the first winding 3 by which the second winding 10 is fitted.
  • This ring is also produced in a disintegrating material, for example cardboard or the like, and it is slightly bonded to the outer surface 31 of the first winding 3.
  • the disintegrating materials in which the handle, the head, the central core 7 and the ring 15 are made are advantageously biodegradable in the liquid usually contained in the container to be cleaned, generally water or similar.
  • the broom as described above is used as follows: When it is necessary to clean the walls and the bottom of a container which contains a liquid such as water, we grasp the broom by its handle 1 and, by means of the ring 15, we scrape the walls and the bottom of the container, for example to peel off solid parts which could adhere to it.
  • this ring is relatively quickly impregnated with liquid, especially if it had to be soaked in the bottom of the container to start cleaning it, it detaches very quickly from the end 13 of the handle and falls into the liquid.
  • the ends 28, 29 of the two windings are then released. As they are also wet, they deform and burst along the lines of the precut.
  • the two windings open to form a head comprising a plurality of strands, like that of a traditional broom.
  • this head thus formed, it is possible to perfect the cleaning of the wall of the container. Simultaneously, as it continues to get wet, the head shreds until it detaches from the handle and falls to its turn in the liquid.
  • the disinfectant product tablet 14 is in turn released and can dissolve in the liquid, this dissolution being of course more rapid and effective if the product is effervescent. It may even be advantageous to use a product which, in addition, promotes the disintegration of the sheets of paper and pieces of cardboard and activates their biodegradation.
  • the user At the end of the cleaning, the user has only the handle in hand, or at least the part of the handle which is located substantially above the tablet 14. He can without fear throw the handle into the liquid of the container since it too is disintegrating. Its disintegration will be facilitated by the fact that the liquid then enters the central channel 6 through one of its ends and through the orifices 8, and that it rapidly permeates the winding when it passes through these orifices.
  • the head, the ring, the handle and the reinforcement core are made of disintegrating materials, the liquid contained in the container and then containing all the elements defined above, but shredded and already partially broken up, can be evacuated without fear towards the places of collection provided for this purpose, where these shredded elements can biodegrade.
  • the broom according to the present invention makes it possible to clean the walls and the bottom of a container, without it being necessary to then carry out its own maintenance, and this, at a lower cost and fully respecting the environment.
  • This type of broom can therefore be very advantageously used for cleaning, for example, toilet bowls.

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Abstract

The brush has a handle (1) connected to a head (2) by a fitting (12). The handle is constituted by a first winding (3) of a first sheet of flaky material (4) impregnated with a rigidifying agent. This sheet is wound about an axis (5) and forms a central channel along the axis. This winding has holes (8) perpendicular to the axis. A reinforcing core (7) is located in a part of the central channel length. This core is made from a flaky cardboard material and formed into a spring. The head is made from a second winding (10) of a second flaky sheet (11). The head and handle are joined together by fitting the second winding into the central channel at one end (13) of the first winding. A disinfectant pastille (14) is located in the central channel, sandwiched between one end (24) of the second winding and an end (25) of the reinforcing core.

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La présente invention concerne les balais, et plus particulièrement ceux qui doivent être utilisés dans un milieu comportant un liquide comme de l'eau.The present invention relates to brushes, and more particularly those which must be used in a medium comprising a liquid such as water.

On connaît des balais qui sont plus particulièrement utilisés pour nettoyer les parois de récipients qui retiennent, dans leur fond, un liquide comme de l'eau ou analogue. Ces balais sont essentiellement constitués d'un manche et d'une tête associée au manche. Ces deux éléments sont réalisés dans des matériaux solides de façon que les balais qu'ils constituent puissent être utilisés plusieurs fois.Brooms are known which are more particularly used for cleaning the walls of containers which retain, in their bottom, a liquid such as water or the like. These brushes essentially consist of a handle and a head associated with the handle. These two elements are made of solid materials so that the brushes they constitute can be used several times.

Cette structure de balai présente des inconvénients, notamment le fait qu'il est nécessaire de procéder au nettoyage de la tête elle-même, après que le balai ait servi à nettoyer les parois et le fond du récipient. Or, comme la tête comporte généralement un grand nombre de brins ou analogues relativement serrés les uns contre les autres, son nettoyage n'est pas facile, et encore moins s'il n'est pas effectué juste après l'utilisation du balai.This brush structure has drawbacks, in particular the fact that it is necessary to clean the head itself, after the brush has been used to clean the walls and the bottom of the container. However, as the head generally comprises a large number of strands or the like which are relatively tight against each other, its cleaning is not easy, and even less if it is not carried out immediately after using the brush.

La présente invention a donc pour but de réaliser un balai pour nettoyer les parois et le fond d'un récipient apte à contenir un liquide, qui tente de pallier les inconvénients des balais de l'art antérieur, notamment ceux mentionnés ci-dessus.The present invention therefore aims to make a brush for cleaning the walls and the bottom of a container capable of containing a liquid, which attempts to overcome the drawbacks of the brushes of the prior art, in particular those mentioned above.

Plus précisément, la présente invention a pour objet un balai comportant un manche, une tête et des moyens pour associer ladite tête audit manche, caractérisé par le fait que lesdits manche et tête sont réalisés en matériaux délitescents.More specifically, the present invention relates to a broom comprising a handle, a head and means for associating said head with said handle, characterized in that said handle and head are made of disintegrating materials.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention apparaîtront au cours de la description suivante donnée en regard des dessins annexés à titre illustratif, mais nullement limitatif, dans lesquels:
   La figure unique représente une vue en coupe schématique d'un mode de réalisation d'un balai conforme à l'invention.
Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will appear during the following description given with reference to the drawings annexed by way of illustration, but in no way limiting, in which:
The single figure shows a schematic sectional view of an embodiment of a brush according to the invention.

La figure représente un mode de réalisation d'un balai comportant un manche 1, une tête 2 et des moyens pour associer ce manche et cette tête.The figure shows an embodiment of a broom comprising a handle 1, a head 2 and means for associating this handle and this head.

Il est précisé que, bien que le manche et la tête aient été définis ci-dessus comme deux éléments séparés, ils peuvent comporter des parties communes qui, selon le mode de réalisation du balai, pourront avoir une fonction de manche ou de tête.It is specified that, although the handle and the head have been defined above as two separate elements, they may include common parts which, depending on the embodiment of the brush, may have a handle or head function.

Selon une caractéristique essentielle de la présente invention, le manche 1 et la tête 2 sont réalisés en matériaux délitescents.According to an essential characteristic of the present invention, the handle 1 and the head 2 are made of disintegrating materials.

Dans un mode de réalisation préférentiel comme celui qui est illustré, le manche 1 est constitué d'un premier enroulement 3 d'au moins une première feuille 4 d'un matériau délitescent, cet enroulement 3 étant effectué autour d'un axe 5 et définissant un canal central 6 suivant cet axe 5. Dans l'exemple illustré, l'enroulement 3 est cylindrique mais il peut aussi être avantageux de le réaliser suivant une forme conique ou équivalente, le sommet du cône étant à l'extrémité 20 opposée à celle 21 de l'endroit où la tête 2 est associée avec le manche 1.In a preferred embodiment such as that which is illustrated, the handle 1 consists of a first winding 3 of at least one first sheet 4 of a disintegrating material, this winding 3 being carried out around an axis 5 and defining a central channel 6 along this axis 5. In the example illustrated, the winding 3 is cylindrical but it can also be advantageous to produce it in a conical or equivalent shape, the top of the cone being at the end 20 opposite to that 21 of the place where the head 2 is associated with handle 1.

Dans un mode de réalisation avantageux, la première feuille 4 est par exemple en papier ou analogue et, pour rigidifier le manche 1, il est avantageux que l'enroulement 3 soit imprégné d'un produit qui permet de le rigidifier, par exemple de l'amidon ou analogue.In an advantageous embodiment, the first sheet 4 is for example of paper or the like and, to stiffen the handle 1, it is advantageous for the winding 3 to be impregnated with a product which makes it possible to stiffen it, for example by starch or the like.

Dans le but de mieux encore rigidifier le manche 1, le balai peut comporter en plus une âme de renfort 7 disposée sur la paroi du canal central 6, sur au moins une partie 22 de la longueur de ce canal, essentiellement la partie qui correspond à celle par laquelle le balai sera saisi et tenu pendant son utilisation. Par exemple, cette âme de renfort 7 est réalisée en un matériau cartonné délitescent conformé sensiblement en ressort 23, comme représenté schématiquement sur la figure unique.In order to further stiffen the handle 1, the brush may further include a reinforcing core 7 disposed on the wall of the central channel 6, over at least part 22 of the length of this channel, essentially the part which corresponds to that by which the broom will be grasped and held during use. For example, this reinforcing core 7 is made of a disintegrating cardboard material substantially shaped as a spring 23, as shown diagrammatically in the single figure.

Dans le but d'obtenir une désagrégation encore plus rapide du manche dans le liquide, le premier enroulement 3 comporte des orifices 8 sensiblement perpendiculaires à l'axe 5 mettant en relation le canal central 6 avec le milieu extérieur 9 de façon que, lors de l'utilisation du balai comme décrit ci-après, le liquide présent dans le milieu extérieur 9 puisse plus facilement pénétrer dans le canal central.In order to obtain an even faster disintegration of the handle in the liquid, the first winding 3 has orifices 8 substantially perpendicular to the axis 5 bringing the central channel 6 into contact with the external medium 9 so that, when using the brush as described below, the liquid present in the external medium 9 can more easily penetrate into the central channel.

Quant à la tête 2, elle est avantageusement réalisée par second enroulement 10 d'au moins une seconde feuille 11 d'un matériau délitescent, comme une feuille de papier ou analogue. Cette seconde feuille est avantageusement choisie d'une rigidité moins importante que celle de la première feuille avec laquelle est réalisé le premier enroulement 3.As for the head 2, it is advantageously produced by a second winding 10 of at least one second sheet 11 of a disintegrating material, such as a sheet of paper or the like. This second sheet is advantageously chosen with less rigidity than that of the first sheet with which the first winding 3 is produced.

Lorsque le manche est réalisé selon le mode préférentiel décrit ci-dessus, les moyens pour l'associer avec la tête 2 sont constitués par un emmanchement 12 du second enroulement 10 dans le canal central 6, à une extrémité 13 du premier enroulement 3. Dans le mode de réalisation illustré, le second enroulement 10 est complètement emmanché dans le canal central de façon que les deux faces d'extrémités 28, 29 respectivement du premier enroulement et du second, soient sensiblement dans un même plan 30.When the handle is produced according to the preferred mode described above, the means for associating it with the head 2 consist of a fitting 12 of the second winding 10 in the central channel 6, at one end 13 of the first winding 3. In in the illustrated embodiment, the second winding 10 is completely fitted into the central channel so that the two end faces 28, 29 of the first winding and of the second respectively, are substantially in the same plane 30.

Il est avantageux que le balai comporte en outre des moyens désinfectants, par exemple sous forme d'une pastille 14 disposée dans le canal central 6, prise en sandwich entre l'extrémité 24 du second enroulement 10 emmanchée dans le canal central et une extrémité 25 de l'âme de renfort 7. Cette pastille est en outre avantageusement réalisée dans un matériau ayant une densité inférieure à celle du liquide habituellement retenu dans le récipient.It is advantageous that the broom also comprises means disinfectants, for example in the form of a pellet 14 disposed in the central channel 6, sandwiched between the end 24 of the second winding 10 fitted in the central channel and one end 25 of the reinforcing core 7. This pellet is further advantageously made of a material having a density lower than that of the liquid usually retained in the container.

De façon avantageuse, les deux enroulements 3, 10 comportent en outre des prédécoupages longitudinaux sensiblement parallèles à l'axe 5 sur une longueur prédéterminée respectivement 27, 26. Les prédécoupages sur ces deux enroulements 3 et 10 sont respectivement schématiquement représentés en 33 et 34 par des traits interrompus.Advantageously, the two windings 3, 10 also have longitudinal precuts substantially parallel to the axis 5 over a predetermined length 27, 26 respectively. The precuts on these two windings 3 and 10 are shown schematically at 33 and 34 respectively by broken lines.

Quand le second enroulement 10 est complètement emmanché dans le canal central 6 comme illustré, le balai comporte une bague 15 entourant une partie de l'extrémité 13 du premier enroulement 3 par laquelle est enfiché le second enroulement 10. Cette bague est elle aussi réalisée dans un matériau délitescent, par exemple du carton ou analogue, et elle est légèrement collée sur la surface extérieure 31 du premier enroulement 3.When the second winding 10 is completely fitted into the central channel 6 as illustrated, the brush has a ring 15 surrounding a part of the end 13 of the first winding 3 by which the second winding 10 is fitted. This ring is also produced in a disintegrating material, for example cardboard or the like, and it is slightly bonded to the outer surface 31 of the first winding 3.

Selon une caractéristique de l'invention, les matériaux délitescents dans lesquels sont réalisés le manche, la tête, l'âme centrale 7 et la bague 15 sont avantageusement biodégradables dans le liquide habituellement contenu dans le récipient à nettoyer, généralement de l'eau ou analogue.According to a characteristic of the invention, the disintegrating materials in which the handle, the head, the central core 7 and the ring 15 are made are advantageously biodegradable in the liquid usually contained in the container to be cleaned, generally water or similar.

Le balai tel que décrit ci-dessus s'utilise de la façon suivante :
   Quand il est nécessaire de nettoyer les parois et le fond d'un récipient qui contient un liquide comme de l'eau, on saisit le balai par son manche 1 et, au moyen de la bague 15, on gratte les parois et le fond du récipient, par exemple pour décoller les parties solides qui pourraient y adhérer. Comme cette bague est relativement vite imprégnée de liquide, notamment si elle a dû être trempée dans le fond du récipient pour commencer à le nettoyer, elle se détache très rapidement de l'extrémité 13 du manche et tombe dans le liquide. Les extrémités 28, 29 des deux enroulements sont alors libérées. Comme elles sont, elles aussi, mouillées, elles se déforment et éclatent suivant les lignes des prédécoupages. Les deux enroulements s'ouvrent pour former une tête comportant une pluralité de brins, comme celle d'un balai traditionnel.
The broom as described above is used as follows:
When it is necessary to clean the walls and the bottom of a container which contains a liquid such as water, we grasp the broom by its handle 1 and, by means of the ring 15, we scrape the walls and the bottom of the container, for example to peel off solid parts which could adhere to it. As this ring is relatively quickly impregnated with liquid, especially if it had to be soaked in the bottom of the container to start cleaning it, it detaches very quickly from the end 13 of the handle and falls into the liquid. The ends 28, 29 of the two windings are then released. As they are also wet, they deform and burst along the lines of the precut. The two windings open to form a head comprising a plurality of strands, like that of a traditional broom.

A l'aide de cette tête ainsi formée, il est possible de parfaire le nettoyage de la paroi du récipient. Simultanément, comme elle continue à se mouiller, la tête se déchiquète jusqu'à se détacher du manche et tomber à son tour dans le liquide.Using this head thus formed, it is possible to perfect the cleaning of the wall of the container. Simultaneously, as it continues to get wet, the head shreds until it detaches from the handle and falls to its turn in the liquid.

La pastille de produit désinfectant 14 est à son tour libérée et peut se dissoudre dans le liquide, cette dissolution étant bien sûr plus rapide et efficace si le produit est effervescent. Il peut même être avantageux d'utiliser un produit qui, en plus, favorise la désagrégation des feuilles de papier et morceaux de carton et active leur biodégradation.The disinfectant product tablet 14 is in turn released and can dissolve in the liquid, this dissolution being of course more rapid and effective if the product is effervescent. It may even be advantageous to use a product which, in addition, promotes the disintegration of the sheets of paper and pieces of cardboard and activates their biodegradation.

A la fin du nettoyage, l'utilisateur n'a plus en main que le manche, ou du moins la partie du manche qui se trouve sensiblement au-dessus de la pastille 14. Il peut sans crainte jeter le manche dans le liquide du récipient puisqu'il est, lui aussi, délitescent. Sa désagrégation sera facilitée par le fait que le liquide pénètre alors dans le canal central 6 par l'une de ses extrémités et par les orifices 8, et qu'il imprègne rapidement l'enroulement lors de son passage par ces orifices.At the end of the cleaning, the user has only the handle in hand, or at least the part of the handle which is located substantially above the tablet 14. He can without fear throw the handle into the liquid of the container since it too is disintegrating. Its disintegration will be facilitated by the fact that the liquid then enters the central channel 6 through one of its ends and through the orifices 8, and that it rapidly permeates the winding when it passes through these orifices.

Comme la tête, la bague, le manche et l'âme de renfort sont réalisés dans des matériaux délitescents, le liquide contenu dans le récipient et contenant alors tous les éléments définis ci-dessus, mais déchiquetés et déjà partiellement désagrégés, peut être évacué sans crainte vers les lieux de collecte prévus à cet effet, où ces éléments déchiquetés pourront se biodégrader.As the head, the ring, the handle and the reinforcement core are made of disintegrating materials, the liquid contained in the container and then containing all the elements defined above, but shredded and already partially broken up, can be evacuated without fear towards the places of collection provided for this purpose, where these shredded elements can biodegrade.

A la description ci-dessus, on constate que le balai selon la présente invention permet de nettoyer les parois et le fond d'un récipient, sans qu'il soit nécessaire d'assurer ensuite son propre entretien, et ce, à moindre coût et en respectant totalement l'environnement. Ce type de balai peut donc être très avantageusement utilisé pour le nettoyage, par exemple, de cuvettes de toilettes.In the above description, it can be seen that the broom according to the present invention makes it possible to clean the walls and the bottom of a container, without it being necessary to then carry out its own maintenance, and this, at a lower cost and fully respecting the environment. This type of broom can therefore be very advantageously used for cleaning, for example, toilet bowls.

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Balai comportant un manche (1), une tête (2) et des moyens pour associer ladite tête audit manche, caractérisé par le fait que lesdits manche et tête sont réalisés en matériaux délitescents.Broom comprising a handle (1), a head (2) and means for associating said head with said handle, characterized in that said handle and head are made of disintegrating materials. Balai selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que ledit manche (1) est constitué par un premier enroulement (3) d'au moins une première feuille (4) de matériau délitescent, cedit premier enroulement étant effectué autour d'un axe (5) et définissant un canal central (6) suivant cet axe.Broom according to claim 1, characterized in that said handle (1) consists of a first winding (3) of at least one first sheet (4) of disintegrating material, said first winding being carried out around an axis ( 5) and defining a central channel (6) along this axis. Balai selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que ledit premier enroulement (3) est imprégné d'un produit pour le rigidifier.Broom according to claim 1, characterized in that said first winding (3) is impregnated with a product to stiffen it. Balai selon la revendication 3, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte une âme de renfort (7) disposée dans au moins une partie de la longueur dudit canal central (6).Broom according to claim 3, characterized in that it comprises a reinforcing core (7) disposed in at least part of the length of said central channel (6). Balai selon la revendication 4, caractérisé par le fait que ladite âme de renfort (7) est réalisée en un matériau cartonné délitescent, ladite âme de renfort étant conformée sensiblement en ressort.Broom according to claim 4, characterized in that said reinforcing core (7) is made of a disintegrating cardboard material, said reinforcing core being shaped substantially as a spring. Balai selon l'une des revendications 2 à 5, caractérisé par le fait que ledit premier enroulement (3) comporte des orifices (8) sensiblement perpendiculaires audit axe (5).Broom according to one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that said first winding (3) has orifices (8) substantially perpendicular to said axis (5). Balai selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que ladite tête (2) est constituée par un second enroulement (10) d'au moins une seconde feuille (11) de matériau délitescent.Broom according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said head (2) consists of a second winding (10) of at least one second sheet (11) of disintegrating material. Balai selon les revendications 2 et 7, caractérisé par le fait que les moyens pour associer ladite tête (2) audit manche (1) sont constitués par un emmanchement (12) dudit second enroulement (10) dans ledit canal central (6) à une extrémité (13) dudit premier enroulement (3).Broom according to claims 2 and 7, characterized in that the means for associating said head (2) with said handle (1) consist of a fitting (12) of said second winding (10) in said central channel (6) to a end (13) of said first winding (3). Balai selon la revendication 8, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte une pastille (14) de produit désinfectant, ladite pastille étant disposée dans ledit canal central (6) et prise en sandwich entre une extrémité (24) dudit second enroulement (10) et une extrémité (25) de ladite âme de renfort (7).Broom according to claim 8, characterized in that it comprises a tablet (14) of disinfectant, said tablet being disposed in said central channel (6) and sandwiched between one end (24) of said second winding (10) and one end (25) of said reinforcing core (7). Balai selon les revendications 2 et 8, caractérisé par le fait que ledit second enroulement (10) est complètement emmanché dans ledit canal central (6) et que le balai comporte en outre une bague (15) entourant au moins l'extrémité (13) dudit premier enroulement (3) par laquelle le second enroulement (10) est emmanché dans le canal central.Brush according to claims 2 and 8, characterized in that said second winding (10) is completely fitted into said central channel (6) and that the brush further comprises a ring (15) surrounding at least the end (13) of said first winding (3) by which the second winding (10) is fitted into the central channel. Balai selon l'une des revendications 2 à 10, caractérisé par le fait qu'au moins l'un des deux enroulements (3, 10) est prédécoupé (33, 34) sur une longueur prédéterminée (27, 26).Broom according to one of claims 2 to 10, characterized in that that at least one of the two windings (3, 10) is precut (33, 34) over a predetermined length (27, 26). Balai selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que lesdits matériaux délitescents sont biodégradables.Broom according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the said disintegrating materials are biodegradable.
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