EP1761155B1 - Manche de balai pour dispositif de lavage du sol - Google Patents

Manche de balai pour dispositif de lavage du sol Download PDF

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EP1761155B1
EP1761155B1 EP04740408A EP04740408A EP1761155B1 EP 1761155 B1 EP1761155 B1 EP 1761155B1 EP 04740408 A EP04740408 A EP 04740408A EP 04740408 A EP04740408 A EP 04740408A EP 1761155 B1 EP1761155 B1 EP 1761155B1
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Stefan Uhl
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25G—HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS
    • B25G1/00—Handle constructions
    • B25G1/02—Handle constructions flexible
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L13/00—Implements for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
    • A47L13/10—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing
    • A47L13/42—Details

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  • the invention relates to a mop handle for a mopping device for mopping surfaces to be cleaned as well as to a mopping device comprising such a mop handle and a mop holder attached to this mop handle, and in particular a mop handle according to the generic part of claim 1 and a mopping device according to the generic part of claim 9.
  • Mopping devices for mopping surfaces to be cleaned are widely used in the professional and private field.
  • the design of mopping devices needs special attention, because professional surface cleaning with high speed and efficiency needs perfect working tools. Strenuous working positions reduce working ability and increase sickness absence.
  • the construction and handling features of mopping devices are important for increasing working efficiency of professional personnel.
  • Mopping devices for mopping surfaces to be cleaned with mop handle and mop holder and a mop cover attached to the mop holder are widely known from prior art and for generations ( US 3,711,886 A , US 4,114,223 A , US 4,840,800 A , US 5,864,914 A ).
  • To increase working efficiency, three-dimensional mop holders with two essentially opposite, alternately useable flat sides have been provided using a removable mop cover covering both sides of the mop holder and being alternately useable either on one side or on the other side (see above-mentioned references).
  • the preamble of claim 1 is based on the disclosure of US 2003/200631 A1 .
  • This mop handle comprises first and second elongated cylindrical members with first and second ends, first and second angular bends intermediate the two ends in such a manner that the two long parts of the mop handle are parallel, but in different, offset planes.
  • a swivel grip is provided on the first end of the upper part, so that the handle-holding formation provided by the swivel grip may be turned about the longitudinal axis of the upper part of the mop handle.
  • the lower part of the mop handle is designed as a telescopic system to adapt the length of the mop handle to the body height of the person using the mopping device.
  • the object of the present invention is to further improve working efficiency for a mopping device for mopping surfaces to be cleaned, concentrating on the mop handle.
  • the new mop handle has an articulated connection between the upper part of the mop handle and the lower part thereof.
  • this articulated connection has an angle limitation so that the angle between both parts of the mop handle does not exceed a maximum value. This means that it is possible to find the most convenient working position and, in particular in connection with three-dimensional mop holder with two opposite flat sides, this position varies when the operating personnel turns the mop holder. This variation can be taken care of by the articulated connection so that the mop handle follows the needs of the person using the mopping device.
  • the articulated connection has a pivot axis or other pivot formation, which extends essentially along the lengthwise extension of a mop holder, in the intended attachment position of the mop holder on the mop handle.
  • the maximum angle for the angle limitation has been revealed to be preferably about 140°, further preferably of about 145°, most preferably of about 155°. These values are given based on the fact that the straight position is defined as 180°.
  • the articulated connection is particularly convenient for a person using a mopping device with such mop handle if the articulated connection is provided with a spring return means keeping both parts in their straight relative position if no external force is applied.
  • a spring return means may be provided by an elastomeric spring member, a conventional metallic coil spring or a pneumatic (gas) pressure element. If the spring force of the spring return means is properly adapted to the working circumstances, the mop handle may be used conventionally as a straight mop handle that, as well, has an angled mop handle according to the invention, always following the specific needs of the person using the mopping device.
  • a pivot axis is the most conventional articulated connection, however, some kind of other formation originating a pivot-like movement of both parts of the mop handle may be used, as well.
  • the orientation of the specific pivot axis especially corresponds to the needs of a three-dimensional mop holder.
  • the articulated connection may be provided as a kind of ball and socket joint.
  • the handle holding formation is provided as a part of the mop handle separate from the upper part of the mop handle and connected to the upper part of the mop handle by means of a swivel joint. This means that the hand holding the handle-holding formation needs no turning while the mopping device is moved from left to right in the usual swinging, mopping motion of a cleaning person. This reduces hand and wrist strains for the person using this kind of mopping device.
  • the mopping device shown in Fig. 1 consists of a mop handle 1 and a mop holder 2.
  • the mop handle 1 is attached to the mop holder 2 in an articulated way, here as usual by means of a universal or cardan joint 3 as part of a handle holder.
  • the mop holder 2 with a mop cover (not shown) attached to the mop holder 2 may be moved in a swinging movement from left to right and right to left over the surface to be cleaned either forwards or, in professional cleaning methods, mostly backwards (figure eight movement).
  • the mop handle 1 has a lower end section 4. This lower end section 4 is non-rotatably attached to the mop holder 2 by means of the universal joint 3.
  • Fig. 1 indicates an attachment formation 5, which is just a spring pin fixing the lower end section 4 of the mop handle 1 in the universal joint 3.
  • the mop handle 1 comprises an upper end section 6 for handling of the mop handle 1.
  • the upper end section 6 is provided with a handle-holding formation 7 of, here, thermoplastic material with a form that allows easy gripping of this handle-holding formation 7.
  • the mop holder 2 here, is a specific mop holder with two essentially opposite, alternately useable flat sides 8.
  • inventive mop handle 1 is particularly advantageous with such a three-dimensional mop holder 2
  • the mop handle 1 in general is applicable with all kinds of traditional mop holders, as well.
  • the mop handle 1 shows an articulated connection 9 provided between an upper part 10 of the mop handle 1 and a lower part 11 of the mop handle 1.
  • the articulated connection 9 allows for a limited angle between both parts 10, 11.
  • Figs. 2 and 3 show enlarged views of this part of the mop handle 1.
  • Figs. 1 to 3 further shows a preferred construction in that the articulated connection 9 has a pivot axis 13, which extends essentially along the lengthwise extension of the mop holder 2 when it is attached to the mop handle 1. So, together with the non-rotatable attachment of the mop handle 1 to the mop holder 2 at the handle holder, the specific mop handle 1, although provided with the articulated connection 9, allows for a directed back and forth movement of the mop holder 2 across the surface to be cleaned.
  • a pivot axis 13 of the articulated connection 9 of Figs. 1 to 3 is provided by a pivot pin.
  • another formation that achieves essentially the same result of only one specific direction of movement of the parts 10, 11 relative to one another can be used as articulated connection 9, as well, e.g. a ball and socket joint with a guided movement to achieve the direction of the angle.
  • the articulated connection 9 is provided with a spring return means 12 that keeps both parts 10, 11 in their straight relative position if no external force is applied. This is helpful in practice, because the mop handle 1 may be used in a traditional way as a straight pole and, applying sufficient external force to the mop handle 1, in the inventive, angled form.
  • Fig. 3 shows the spring return means 12 as an intermediate phase of elastomeric compressible material between both parts 10, 11 of the mop handle 1.
  • spring return means 12 can be used, e.g. an elastomeric spring member, a conventional metallic coil spring or even a pneumatic spring means like a gas pressure cartridge or the like.
  • the articulated connection 9 is provided approximately in the middle of the complete mop handle 1. So, the upper part 10 of the mop handle 1 indeed serves for handling of the mop handle 1 as indicated in Fig. 2 , whereas the lower part 11 just follows the movement of the upper part 10.
  • Figs. 1 to 3 shows an angle limitation of the articulated connection 9 that limits the angle between both parts 10, 11, the straight position being 180°, to a maximum of about 140°, preferably of about 145°, most preferably of about 155°.
  • the embodiment of Fig. 2 shows an angle of about 165°.
  • An articulated connection 9 may, as well, be provided by an elastomeric, flexible tubing or joint that connects both parts 10, 11 of the mop handle 1 or by a corresponding elastomeric, deformable member incorporating the spring return means 12, as well.
  • Figs. 1 to 3 further has a design with a handle-holding formation 7, which is separate from the upper part 10 of the mop handle 1 and connected to this upper part 10 by means of a further swivel joint 14. So, this part of the handle is a straight extension of the upper part 10 of the mop handle 1, but, as such, may be rotated about the longitudinal axis of the upper part 10 of the mop handle 1. This is helpful for the person using such mop handle 1, in particular together with a three-dimensional mop holder 2 with two alternately useable flat sides 8.
  • the lower part 11 of the mop handle 1 may be designed as a telescopic system.

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Claims (10)

  1. Manche de balai (1) pour un dispositif de lavage pour laver des surfaces à nettoyer, comprenant une section terminale inférieure (4) constituant une fixation non rotative à un porte-balai-éponge (2),
    une section terminale supérieure (6) permettant le maniement du manche de balai (1),
    caractérisé en ce que
    une liaison articulée (9) avec une limitation angulaire est montée entre la partie supérieure (10) du manche de balai (1) et la partie inférieure (11) du manche de balai (1), et autorise un angle limité entre les deux parties (10, 11), et
    la liaison articulée (9) présente une disposition qui donne naissance à un mouvement du genre pivotement entre les deux parties (10, 11) du manche de balai, de préférence un axe de pivot (13) qui s'étend pour l'essentiel parallèlement à l'extension en longueur du porte-balai-éponge (2), quand celui-ci est dans la position prévue de fixation sur le manche de balai (1).
  2. Manche de balai selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la liaison articulée (9) est dotée d'un moyen de ressort de rappel (12) qui maintient les deux parties (10, 11) alignées l'une par rapport à l'autre si aucune force extérieure n'est appliquée.
  3. Manche de balai selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la liaison articulée (9) se présente comme une sorte d'articulation à rotule, ou bien une gaine ou un joint souple en élastomère, avec un moyen de guidage pour obtenir l'effet d'une disposition de pivotement.
  4. Manche de balai selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la liaison articulée (9) se trouve à peu près au milieu du manche de balai (1) complet.
  5. Manche de balai selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la limitation angulaire de la liaison articulée (9) limite l'angle entre les deux parties (10, 11), cet angle étant de 180° pour la position droite, à un minimum d'environ 140°, de préférence d'environ 145°, idéalement d'environ 155°.
  6. Manche de balai selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la section terminale supérieure (6) est équipée d'une disposition de poignée (7).
  7. Manche de balai selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la disposition de poignée (7) se présente comme une partie du manche de balai (1) séparée de la partie supérieure (10) du manche de balai (1) et reliée à la partie supérieure (10) du manche de balai (1) au moyen d'un joint à rotule (14).
  8. Manche de balai selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la partie inférieure (11) du manche de balai (1) est conçue comme un système télescopique.
  9. Dispositif de lavage pour laver des surfaces à nettoyer, comprenant
    un porte-balai-éponge (2) et un manche de balai (1) fixé au porte-balai-éponge (2) de façon articulée,
    dans lequel
    le manche de balai (1) présente les caractéristiques d'une ou plusieurs des revendications 1 à 7.
  10. Dispositif de lavage selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que le porte-balai-éponge (2) est un porte-balai-éponge (2) tridimensionnel avec deux côtés plats essentiellement opposés et utilisables en alternance.
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