EP1476044A2 - Device for improving the shaft of particular household tools such as a broom - Google Patents

Device for improving the shaft of particular household tools such as a broom

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EP1476044A2
EP1476044A2 EP03718886A EP03718886A EP1476044A2 EP 1476044 A2 EP1476044 A2 EP 1476044A2 EP 03718886 A EP03718886 A EP 03718886A EP 03718886 A EP03718886 A EP 03718886A EP 1476044 A2 EP1476044 A2 EP 1476044A2
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handle
broom
bolt
shaft
user
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French (fr)
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Florian Pichard
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B5/00—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware
    • A46B5/02—Brush bodies; Handles integral with brushware specially shaped for holding by the hand
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25G—HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS
    • B25G1/00—Handle constructions
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B2200/00—Brushes characterized by their functions, uses or applications
    • A46B2200/30—Brushes for cleaning or polishing
    • A46B2200/302—Broom

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a device which provides an improvement to the handle of certain household tools, such as the broom.
  • the use of the broom is traditionally carried out by the position of the two hands on the handle: one at the top and the other about in the center. Therefore, the user must bend his back to use this household tool.
  • the device according to the invention overcomes this disadvantage by providing, obviously, a certain comfort.
  • a mechanism comprising a tube split over its entire length into which the handle of the brush is introduced, two half-moons connected by a clamping screw making it possible to lower or mount the device according to the size of the user, two washers drilled right through, a tightening bolt which serves as an axis, as well as an articulated handle.
  • This handle is tightened by a wing nut.
  • the user can disassemble the handle as desired, depending on whether it is right-handed or left-handed and, also, place it in the rest position pressed against the handle.
  • the fig. 1 shows the profile view of the device of the invention.
  • the fig. 2 shows the front view of this device.
  • the device comprises a mechanism 1, the lower part of which is provided with a tube 2 having a diameter corresponding to that of a handle 3.
  • the upper part of the mechanism comprises a handle 4, connected by a bolt 7 , which allows the articulation.
  • This handle 4 has, at its lower end, a hole for the bolt 7. The height of the handle 4 and the position of the mechanism 1 on the handle 3 ensure that the user uses his brush without bending the back.
  • one of the washers 9 of the mechanism 1 may comprise, in the upper part of the right or left side, a stop 8 which makes it possible to reduce the stroke of the handle 4 for use.
  • the handle 4 constitutes a removable part on the mechanism 1. It is pierced and connected to the mechanism 1 using a bolt 7 and a wing nut 5, which allows it to be articulated or dismantled.
  • the entire mechanism with the handle can rotate 360 ° around the handle while being loose.
  • the handle will have a height of 25 cm and a diameter of 1.5 cm.
  • the present invention can be made of different materials (plastic, aluminum, steel ).
  • the device according to the invention is particularly intended for the improvement of the handle of certain household tools, such as the brush broom.

Abstract

The invention relates to a device which permits the user to position their hands (one on the grip, one on the top of the shaft) such as to avoid bending the back. The invention thus provides a certain ease of use for the user. The above has a mechanism (1), comprising a tube (2) into which the shaft (3) of the broom may be introduced, two semi-circular pieces and a clamping screw (6), which permits the mechanism (1) to be raised or lowered depending on the height of the user, two washers (9) with through holes, a bolt (7) which serves as the axis for clamping and a bent handle (4). The handle (4) is clamped by means of a wing-nut (5). Said device is particularly suitable for improvement of particular household appliances such as a broom.

Description

DISPOSITIF QUI APPORTE UN PERFECTIONNEMENT AU MANCHE DE CERTAINS OUTILS MENAGERS, TELS QUE LE BALAI BROSSE DEVICE THAT PROVIDES IMPROVEMENT IN THE HANDLE OF CERTAIN HOUSEHOLD TOOLS, SUCH AS THE BRUSHED BROOM
La présente invention concerne un dispositif qui apporte un perfectionnement au manche de certains outils ménagers, tels que le balai brosse.The present invention relates to a device which provides an improvement to the handle of certain household tools, such as the broom.
L'utilisation du balai est, traditionnellement, effectuée par la position des deux mains sur le manche : une en haut et l'autre environ au centre. De ce fait, l'utilisateur doit courber le dos pour se servir de cet outil ménager. Le dispositif selon l'invention permet de remédier à cet inconvénient en procurant, à l'évidence, un certain confort.The use of the broom is traditionally carried out by the position of the two hands on the handle: one at the top and the other about in the center. Therefore, the user must bend his back to use this household tool. The device according to the invention overcomes this disadvantage by providing, obviously, a certain comfort.
Il comporte, en effet, selon une première caractéristique, un mécanisme comprenant un tube fendu sur toute sa longueur dans lequel est introduit le manche du balai brosse, deux demi-lunes reliées par une vis de serrage permettant de descendre ou monter le dispositif suivant la taille de l'utilisateur, deux rondelles percées de part en part, un boulon de serrage qui sert d'axe, ainsi qu'une poignée articulée.It comprises, in fact, according to a first characteristic, a mechanism comprising a tube split over its entire length into which the handle of the brush is introduced, two half-moons connected by a clamping screw making it possible to lower or mount the device according to the size of the user, two washers drilled right through, a tightening bolt which serves as an axis, as well as an articulated handle.
Cette poignée est serrée par un écrou à ailettes. Ainsi, en se servant de cet écrou à ailettes, l'utilisateur peut démonter la poignée à sa guise, selon qu'il est droitier ou gaucher et, également, la placer en position de repos plaquée contre le manche. Selon des modes particuliers de réalisation :This handle is tightened by a wing nut. Thus, using this wing nut, the user can disassemble the handle as desired, depending on whether it is right-handed or left-handed and, also, place it in the rest position pressed against the handle. According to particular embodiments:
" Une des deux rondelles peut avoir une butée permettant de réduire la course de la poignée. " Le tube ouvert sur sa longueur peut permettre différents réglages suivant le diamètre du manche grâce à ses deux demi-lunes qui se serrent par une vis. Les dessins annexés illustrent l'invention."One of the two washers can have a stop making it possible to reduce the stroke of the handle." The tube open along its length can allow different adjustments according to the diameter of the handle thanks to its two half-moons which are tightened by a screw. The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention.
La fîg. 1 représente la vue de profil du dispositif de l'invention. La fïg. 2 représente la vue de face de ce dispositif.The fig. 1 shows the profile view of the device of the invention. The fig. 2 shows the front view of this device.
En référence à ces dessins, le dispositif comporte un mécanisme 1 dont la partie inférieure est munie d'un tube 2 ayant un diamètre correspondant à celui d'un manche 3. La partie supérieure du mécanisme comporte une poignée 4, reliée par un boulon 7, qui permet l'articulation. Cette poignée 4 présente, à son extrémité inférieure, un trou pour le boulon 7. La hauteur de la poignée 4 et la position du mécanisme 1 sur le manche 3 font en sorte que l'utilisateur se sert de son balai brosse sans courber le dos.With reference to these drawings, the device comprises a mechanism 1, the lower part of which is provided with a tube 2 having a diameter corresponding to that of a handle 3. The upper part of the mechanism comprises a handle 4, connected by a bolt 7 , which allows the articulation. This handle 4 has, at its lower end, a hole for the bolt 7. The height of the handle 4 and the position of the mechanism 1 on the handle 3 ensure that the user uses his brush without bending the back.
Dans la forme de réalisation selon la fig. 1, une des rondelles 9 du mécanisme 1 peut comporter, en partie supérieure du côté droit ou gauche, une butée 8 qui permet de réduire la course de la poignée 4 pour l'utilisation.In the embodiment according to FIG. 1, one of the washers 9 of the mechanism 1 may comprise, in the upper part of the right or left side, a stop 8 which makes it possible to reduce the stroke of the handle 4 for use.
La poignée 4 constitue une partie démontable sur le mécanisme 1. Elle est percée et reliée au mécanisme 1 à l'aide d'un boulon 7 et d'un écrou à ailettes 5, ce qui permet de l'articuler ou de la démonter.The handle 4 constitutes a removable part on the mechanism 1. It is pierced and connected to the mechanism 1 using a bolt 7 and a wing nut 5, which allows it to be articulated or dismantled.
Selon une variante non illustrée, l'ensemble du mécanisme avec la poignée peut exercer une rotation de 360° autour du manche en étant desserré.According to a variant not illustrated, the entire mechanism with the handle can rotate 360 ° around the handle while being loose.
A titre d'exemple non limitatif, la poignée aura une hauteur de 25 cm et un diamètre de 1,5 cm. La présente invention peut être réalisée dans différentes matières (plastique, aluminium, acier ...).By way of nonlimiting example, the handle will have a height of 25 cm and a diameter of 1.5 cm. The present invention can be made of different materials (plastic, aluminum, steel ...).
Le dispositif selon l'invention est particulièrement destiné au perfectionnement au manche de certains outils ménagers, tels que le balai brosse. The device according to the invention is particularly intended for the improvement of the handle of certain household tools, such as the brush broom.

Claims

REVENDICATIONS
1 - Dispositif qui apporte un perfectionnement au manche de certains outils ménagers, tels que le balai brosse, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un mécanisme (1) sur lequel se trouve un tube (2) fendu, deux demi-lunes reliées par une vis (6) de serrage pour le manche un boulon (7) qui sert d'axe et un écrou à ailettes (5) permettant à l'utilisateur de déterminer la position de la poignée (4) et de la serrer, une poignée (4) articulée ayant un trou à son extrémité, assemblée au mécanisme grâce à deux rondelles percées.1 - Device which brings an improvement to the handle of certain household tools, such as the brush mop, characterized in that it comprises a mechanism (1) on which there is a split tube (2), two half-moons connected by a screw (6) for tightening the handle with a bolt (7) which serves as an axis and a wing nut (5) allowing the user to determine the position of the handle (4) and to tighten it, a handle ( 4) articulated having a hole at its end, assembled to the mechanism thanks to two drilled washers.
2 - Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la poignée (4) constitue une partie démontable sur le mécanisme (1) par un boulon (7) qui sert d'axe et qui forme l'articulation.2 - Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the handle (4) constitutes a removable part on the mechanism (1) by a bolt (7) which serves as an axis and which forms the joint.
3 - Dispositif selon la revendication 1 ou la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que deux demi-lunes et une vis (6) servent à régler et à serrer le tube (2) du mécanisme (1) sur le manche (4).3 - Device according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that two half-moons and a screw (6) are used to adjust and tighten the tube (2) of the mechanism (1) on the handle (4).
4 - Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que deux rondelles (9) percées se trouvant sur le mécanisme (1) servent à recevoir la poignée (4) et le boulon (7) qui permettront l'articulation.4 - Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that two washers (9) drilled located on the mechanism (1) serve to receive the handle (4) and the bolt (7) which will allow articulation.
5 - Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le mécanisme (1) comporte un écrou à ailettes (5) qui en étant desserré permet de faire revenir la poignée (4) en position de repos sur le manche (3). 5 - Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the mechanism (1) comprises a wing nut (5) which being loosened allows to return the handle (4) in the rest position on the handle (3).
EP03718886A 2002-02-19 2003-02-17 Device for improving the shaft of particular household tools such as a broom Withdrawn EP1476044A2 (en)

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FR0202108A FR2836032B1 (en) 2002-02-19 2002-02-19 DEVICE THAT PROVIDES IMPROVEMENT IN THE HANDLE OF CERTAIN HOUSEHOLD TOOLS SUCH AS THE BRUSHED BROOM
FR0202108 2002-02-19
PCT/FR2003/000509 WO2003070052A2 (en) 2002-02-19 2003-02-17 Device for improving the shaft of particular household tools such as a broom

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FR1030474A (en) * 1951-01-04 1953-06-15 Floor dryer brush
CA2051940C (en) * 1991-09-20 2002-01-29 Daryl Beckingham Manual implement handle attachment
US5606772A (en) * 1995-02-02 1997-03-04 Ilic; Dragan Ergonomic handle grip for tools

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