EP2377447A1 - Bent mop handle and a mop having such a mop handle - Google Patents

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EP2377447A1
EP2377447A1 EP11151754A EP11151754A EP2377447A1 EP 2377447 A1 EP2377447 A1 EP 2377447A1 EP 11151754 A EP11151754 A EP 11151754A EP 11151754 A EP11151754 A EP 11151754A EP 2377447 A1 EP2377447 A1 EP 2377447A1
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    • 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
    • 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
    • A47L13/20—Mops
    • 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
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25G—HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS
    • B25G1/00—Handle constructions
    • B25G1/04—Handle constructions telescopic; extensible; sectional
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25G—HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS
    • B25G1/00—Handle constructions
    • B25G1/10—Handle constructions characterised by material or shape
    • B25G1/102—Handle constructions characterised by material or shape the shape being specially adapted to facilitate handling or improve grip

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  • the invention relates to a brush handle for cleaning surfaces, particularly the floor, and a brush comprising the handle.
  • the user can move the blade and rotate the handle in the manner of a crank.
  • the invention aims to further improve the efficiency of cleaning and reduce the physical fatigue of the user.
  • the upper portion of the handle extends over a first distance and the portion lower handle extends over a second distance less than one-third and preferably one-fifth of the first distance.
  • the user can conveniently place both hands in the upper portion of the handle to hold and move the blade, while allowing the blade to pivot freely about the longitudinal axis by placing at least one hand on the gripping member. .
  • the friction of the cleaning head on the ground tends to automatically rotate the elongate member about the longitudinal axis so that that the cleaning head always opposes substantially the same frontal surface perpendicular to the direction of displacement.
  • the user having both hands arranged in the rectilinear upper part can easily let the handle automatically rotate about the longitudinal axis. Dirt collected by the cleaning head is less likely to come loose. Cleaning efficiency is therefore increased.
  • the user having to orient the cleaning head only punctually also has less effort to provide and is more free of his movements.
  • the user also retains the possibility of orienting the cleaning head according to his wishes by grasping the upper part of the handle (away from the gripping element, but in alignment with the gripping element) to check the rotation of the handle around the longitudinal axis.
  • the fact that the second distance is much smaller than the first distance makes it possible for a given offset of the lower end of the elongated element relative to the longitudinal axis, to the cleaning head to orient itself more quickly and more precisely with respect to the direction of travel.
  • the offset of the lower end of the elongated element by relative to the longitudinal axis can be reduced while maintaining a satisfactory orientation of the cleaning head. The use of the broom is thus made easier and more efficient.
  • the second distance is less than or equal to 30 centimeters.
  • the handle comprises, in the upper portion, a knob disposed at an upper end of said handle.
  • the user can thus more easily manipulate the blade by rotating it in directions perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
  • the gripping element comprises the knob.
  • the user thus has great freedom of movement to move the cleaning head.
  • the brush preferably comprises a handle integral with the elongated element and the gripping element comprises a sleeve disposed between the handle and the intermediate zone in the direction of the axis. longitudinal.
  • the user can further, rotate the cleaning head about the longitudinal axis, when necessary, for example to clean a corner.
  • the handle preferably has a shoulder forming a guard, located between the outer surface and the gripping element.
  • the elongated element has in addition to a telescopic portion located between the gripping element and the intermediate zone.
  • the length of the handle can thus easily be adapted to the size of the user while allowing ease of use and satisfactory cleaning efficiency.
  • the invention further relates to a blade comprising, in addition to the handle, a cleaning head connected to the lower end of the elongated element, said cleaning head having a leading edge extending generally in transverse direction and said handle extending substantially in a plane perpendicular to the transverse direction of the cleaning head.
  • leading edge of the cleaning head remains perpendicular to the displacement, thereby providing improved cleaning efficiency. It will be understood by "generally” that the leading edge may not be straight, but in particular slightly curved, preferably concave.
  • the cleaning head is connected to the lower end of the elongate element by a hinge allowing two degrees of freedom in rotation between the handle and the cleaning head.
  • the figures illustrate a brush 1 essentially comprising a handle 2 and a cleaning head 8.
  • the handle 2 has an upper portion 4 and a lower portion 6 joining one another in an intermediate zone 5.
  • the handle 2 essentially comprises an elongated element 10, a sleeve 16, a handle 20 and a knob 30.
  • the elongated element 10 comprises a first portion 12 and a second portion 14.
  • the first portion 12 is entirely rectilinear and extends along a longitudinal axis X, between an upper end 11 and the intermediate zone 5.
  • the second portion 14 is extends from the intermediate zone 5 to a lower end 15 constituting the lower end 2b of the handle 2.
  • the second portion 14 is offset with respect to the longitudinal axis X, the offset relative to the longitudinal axis X progressively increasing by intermediate zone 5 at the lower end 15.
  • the elongated element thus extends substantially along a plane P.
  • the second portion 14 comprises, successively from the intermediate zone 5 to the lower end 15, a first bent portion 14a, a first straight portion 14b, a second bent portion 14c and a second straight portion 14d.
  • the second straight portion extends substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis.
  • the handle 2 has an offset ⁇ with respect to the longitudinal axis X.
  • the elongated element 10 consists of a first tubular section 10a, a second tubular section 10b and a third tubular section 10c.
  • the first section 10a is completely included in the first portion 12.
  • the second section 10b is at least partially inserted in the first section 10a.
  • the first section 10a and the second section 10b thus form a telescopic assembly, in order to vary the distance between the upper end 11 of the tube integral with the first section 10a and the lower end 2b belonging to the third section 10c.
  • the third section 10c is preferably connected to the lower end of the second section 10b by a releasable fastener 19, preferably snap-fastening.
  • the third portion 10c comprises from the lower end 15 to the releasable fastening device 19 successively the second rectilinear portion 14d, the second curved portion 14c, the first straight portion 14b, the first curved portion 14a and a straight portion, preferably similar to the second rectilinear portion 14d, extending into the first portion 4 of the handle (coaxially with the longitudinal axis X).
  • the handle 20 is substantially tubular.
  • the handle 20 extends around the first section 10a of the elongated element 10, more precisely around the upper end 11 of the elongated element 10. It is arranged, in the direction of the longitudinal axis X between the knob 30 and the sleeve 16.
  • the handle 20 is integral with the elongated element 10.
  • the handle 20 extends between an upper end 21 and a lower end 23.
  • the handle 20 has a cylindrical outer surface 22 for gripping it. extending between the upper end 21 and a shoulder 24.
  • the guard 24 is disposed near the lower end 23, ie between the outer surface 22 and the sleeve 16.
  • the knob 30 is mounted at the upper end 21 of the handle 20 and thus constitutes the upper end 2a of the handle 2. It has a spherical outer surface 32. Alternatively, the knob 30 could be mounted on the elongated element 11, at its upper end 11. The knob 30 is rotatably mounted about the longitudinal axis X, in the illustrated embodiment via a bearing 26.
  • the sleeve 16 extends around the elongated element 10. It is rotatably mounted about the longitudinal axis X with respect to the elongated element 10.
  • the sleeve 16 has an outer surface 17 which, in the illustrated embodiment, is cylindrical, of circular section, and extends in the direction of the longitudinal axis X.
  • the sleeve 16 is disposed between the handle 20 and the intermediate zone 5, more precisely between the handle 20 and the nut 18
  • the sleeve 16 is slidably held in the direction of the longitudinal axis X between the handle 20 and a ring 28 secured to the first tubular section 10a of the elongated element 10.
  • the first portion 12 of the handle 2, extending from the upper end 2a to the intermediate zone 5, has a distance D.
  • the second portion of the handle 2, extending from the intermediate zone 5 to the lower end 2b of the handle 2 has a distance d.
  • the distance d is preferably less than 30 cm and advantageously substantially also 20 cm. It is less than one-third and preferably one fifth of the distance D, including in the retracted position of the telescopic assembly.
  • the offset ⁇ between the lower end 2b of the handle 2 and the longitudinal axis X is between 5 and 25 cm, preferably substantially equal to 15 cm.
  • the outer surface 22 of the handle 20 has a diameter ⁇ 22 between the diameter ⁇ 17 of the outer surface 17 of the sleeve 16 and the diameter 30 of the knob 30.
  • the diameter ⁇ 17 of the outer surface 17 of the sleeve 16 is substantially equal to 30 millimeters
  • the diameter ⁇ 22 of the outer surface 22 of the handle 20 is substantially equal to 30 millimeters
  • the diameter ⁇ 30 of the knob 30 is substantially equal to 45 millimeters.
  • the cleaning head 8 has a slightly concave leading edge 9 extending substantially in a transverse direction Y.
  • the cleaning head 8 is connected to the lower end 2b of the handle 2 via a hinge 7 , preferably of the cardan type or the like, having two degrees of freedom in rotation about axes perpendicular to the direction of the longitudinal axis X.
  • the cleaning head 8 comprises a cleaning strip of the wipe type or the like.
  • the handle 2 extends substantially in a plane P perpendicular to the transverse direction Y of the cleaning head 8.
  • the elongated element 10 is metal and preferably aluminum
  • the knob 30 is elastomer or rubber
  • the sleeve 16 and the handle 22 are made of polypropylene or similar material.
  • the upper part 4 constitutes an end portion of the handle 2, the user thus necessarily holding the handle 2 by placing both hands in the upper part 4.
  • knob 30 could be integral with the handle 20.

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The stick (2) has an elongate element (10) that features in the top portion (4) of the stick. A rectilinear portion extends along a longitudinal axis up to the intermediate zone (5). Another portion extends away from the longitudinal axis in the bottom portion (6) of the stick. A bottom end (15) receives a cleaning head (8). A grip element (16) is located in the top portion of the stick. The grip element is moved in rotation relates to the elongate element around the longitudinal axis.

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L'invention concerne un manche pour balai destiné au nettoyage de surfaces, en particulier du sol, et un balai comprenant le manche.The invention relates to a brush handle for cleaning surfaces, particularly the floor, and a brush comprising the handle.

Le document US-5 920 944 décrit un manche présentant une partie supérieure et une partie inférieure reliées l'une à l'autre dans une zone intermédiaire, ledit manche comprenant :

  • un élément allongé présentant .
    • dans la partie supérieure du manche une première portion rectiligne s'étendant suivant un axe longitudinal jusqu'à la zone intermédiaire, et
    • dans la partie inférieure du manche une deuxième portion s'étendant à l'écart de l'axe longitudinal et présentant une extrémité inférieure apte à recevoir une tête de nettoyage,
  • un élément de préhension disposé dans la portion supérieure du manche, ledit élément de préhension présentant une surface extérieure et étant mobile en rotation par rapport à l'élément allongé autour de l'axe longitudinal.
The document U.S. 5,920,944 discloses a handle having an upper portion and a lower portion connected to each other in an intermediate region, said handle comprising:
  • an elongated element presenting.
    • in the upper part of the handle a first rectilinear portion extending along a longitudinal axis to the intermediate zone, and
    • in the lower part of the handle a second portion extending away from the longitudinal axis and having a lower end adapted to receive a cleaning head,
  • a gripping member disposed in the upper portion of the handle, said gripping member having an outer surface and being rotatable relative to the elongated member about the longitudinal axis.

Ainsi, en plaçant une main sur l'élément de préhension dans la portion supérieure du manche et une main dans la partie inférieure du manche, l'utilisateur peut déplacer le balai et faire pivoter le manche à la manière d'une manivelle.Thus, by placing a hand on the gripping element in the upper portion of the handle and a hand in the lower part of the handle, the user can move the blade and rotate the handle in the manner of a crank.

L'invention vise à améliorer encore l'efficacité du nettoyage et à réduire la fatigue physique de l'utilisateur.The invention aims to further improve the efficiency of cleaning and reduce the physical fatigue of the user.

Pour ce faire, conformément à l'invention, suivant la direction de l'axe longitudinal, la partie supérieure du manche s'étend sur une première distance et la partie inférieure du manche s'étend sur une deuxième distance inférieure au tiers et de préférence au cinquième de la première distance.To do this, according to the invention, in the direction of the longitudinal axis, the upper portion of the handle extends over a first distance and the portion lower handle extends over a second distance less than one-third and preferably one-fifth of the first distance.

Ainsi, l'utilisateur peut commodément placer ses deux mains dans la partie supérieure du manche pour tenir et déplacer le balai, tout en permettant au balai de pivoter librement autour de l'axe longitudinal en plaçant au moins une main sur l'élément de préhension. Du fait que l'extrémité inférieure de l'élément allongé est décalée par rapport à l'axe longitudinal, le frottement de la tête de nettoyage sur le sol tend à faire automatiquement pivoter l'élément allongé autour de l'axe longitudinal de telle sorte que la tête de nettoyage oppose toujours sensiblement la même surface frontale perpendiculaire à la direction de déplacement. De plus, l'utilisateur ayant ses deux mains disposées dans la partie supérieure rectiligne peut aisément laisser le manche pivoter automatiquement autour de l'axe longitudinal. La saleté recueillie par la tête de nettoyage risque ainsi moins de s'en détacher. L'efficacité du nettoyage est par conséquent accrue. L'utilisateur n'ayant plus à orienter la tête de nettoyage que ponctuellement a en outre moins d'effort à fournir et est plus libre de ses mouvements. L'utilisateur conserve en outre la possibilité d'orienter la tête de nettoyage selon son souhait en saisissant la partie supérieure du manche (à l'écart de l'élément de préhension, mais dans l'alignement de l'élément de préhension) pour contrôler la rotation du manche autour de l'axe longitudinal.Thus, the user can conveniently place both hands in the upper portion of the handle to hold and move the blade, while allowing the blade to pivot freely about the longitudinal axis by placing at least one hand on the gripping member. . Because the lower end of the elongated member is offset from the longitudinal axis, the friction of the cleaning head on the ground tends to automatically rotate the elongate member about the longitudinal axis so that that the cleaning head always opposes substantially the same frontal surface perpendicular to the direction of displacement. In addition, the user having both hands arranged in the rectilinear upper part can easily let the handle automatically rotate about the longitudinal axis. Dirt collected by the cleaning head is less likely to come loose. Cleaning efficiency is therefore increased. The user having to orient the cleaning head only punctually also has less effort to provide and is more free of his movements. The user also retains the possibility of orienting the cleaning head according to his wishes by grasping the upper part of the handle (away from the gripping element, but in alignment with the gripping element) to check the rotation of the handle around the longitudinal axis.

De plus, le fait que la deuxième distance soit bien plus petite que la première distance permet pour un décalage donné de l'extrémité inférieure de l'élément allongé par rapport à l'axe longitudinal, à la tête de nettoyage de s'orienter plus rapidement et plus précisément par rapport à la direction de déplacement. Inversement, le décalage de l'extrémité inférieure de l'élément allongé par rapport à l'axe longitudinal peut être réduit tout en conservant une orientation satisfaisante de la tête de nettoyage. L'usage du balai est par conséquent ainsi encore facilité et plus efficace.Moreover, the fact that the second distance is much smaller than the first distance makes it possible for a given offset of the lower end of the elongated element relative to the longitudinal axis, to the cleaning head to orient itself more quickly and more precisely with respect to the direction of travel. Conversely, the offset of the lower end of the elongated element by relative to the longitudinal axis can be reduced while maintaining a satisfactory orientation of the cleaning head. The use of the broom is thus made easier and more efficient.

De préférence, la deuxième distance est inférieure ou égale à 30 centimètres.Preferably, the second distance is less than or equal to 30 centimeters.

Selon une autre caractéristique conforme à l'invention, le manche comprend, dans la portion supérieure, un pommeau disposé à une extrémité supérieure dudit manche.According to another characteristic according to the invention, the handle comprises, in the upper portion, a knob disposed at an upper end of said handle.

L'utilisateur peut ainsi plus aisément manipuler le balai en le faisant pivoter dans des directions perpendiculaires à l'axe longitudinal.The user can thus more easily manipulate the blade by rotating it in directions perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.

Selon une caractéristique complémentaire conforme à l'invention, l'élément de préhension comprend le pommeau.According to a complementary characteristic according to the invention, the gripping element comprises the knob.

L'utilisateur dispose ainsi d'une grande liberté de mouvement pour déplacer la tête de nettoyage.The user thus has great freedom of movement to move the cleaning head.

Selon encore une autre caractéristique conforme à l'invention, de préférence le balai comprend en outre une poignée solidaire de l'élément allongé et l'élément de préhension comprend un manchon disposé entre la poignée et la zone intermédiaire selon la direction de l'axe longitudinal.According to yet another characteristic according to the invention, the brush preferably comprises a handle integral with the elongated element and the gripping element comprises a sleeve disposed between the handle and the intermediate zone in the direction of the axis. longitudinal.

L'utilisateur peut ainsi en outre, faire pivoter la tête de nettoyage autour de l'axe longitudinal, lorsque cela s'avère nécessaire, par exemple pour nettoyer un coin.The user can further, rotate the cleaning head about the longitudinal axis, when necessary, for example to clean a corner.

Selon une caractéristique complémentaire conforme à l'invention, la poignée présente de préférence un épaulement formant garde, situé entre la surface extérieure et l'élément de préhension.According to a complementary characteristic according to the invention, the handle preferably has a shoulder forming a guard, located between the outer surface and the gripping element.

Le confort d'utilisation du manche est ainsi encore accru.The comfort of use of the handle is thus further increased.

Selon encore une autre caractéristique conforme à l'invention, de préférence l'élément allongé présente en outre une partie télescopique située entre l'élément de préhension et la zone intermédiaire.According to yet another characteristic according to the invention, preferably the elongated element has in addition to a telescopic portion located between the gripping element and the intermediate zone.

La longueur du manche peut ainsi être aisément adaptée à la taille de l'utilisateur tout en permettant une grande facilité d'usage et une efficacité de nettoyage satisfaisante.The length of the handle can thus easily be adapted to the size of the user while allowing ease of use and satisfactory cleaning efficiency.

L'invention concerne en outre un balai comprenant, outre le manche, une tête de nettoyage reliée à l'extrémité inférieure de l'élément allongé, ladite tête de nettoyage présentant un bord d'attaque s'étendant globalement suivant direction transversale et ledit manche s'étendant sensiblement suivant un plan perpendiculaire à la direction transversale de la tête de nettoyage.The invention further relates to a blade comprising, in addition to the handle, a cleaning head connected to the lower end of the elongated element, said cleaning head having a leading edge extending generally in transverse direction and said handle extending substantially in a plane perpendicular to the transverse direction of the cleaning head.

Ainsi, le bord d'attaque de la tête de nettoyage reste perpendiculaire au déplacement, procurant ainsi une efficacité de nettoyage améliorée. On comprendra par "globalement" le fait que le bord d'attaque puisse ne pas être rectiligne, mais en particulier légèrement courbe, de préférence concave.Thus, the leading edge of the cleaning head remains perpendicular to the displacement, thereby providing improved cleaning efficiency. It will be understood by "generally" that the leading edge may not be straight, but in particular slightly curved, preferably concave.

Selon une caractéristique complémentaire conforme à l'invention, de préférence la tête de nettoyage est reliée à l'extrémité inférieure de l'élément allongé par une articulation autorisant deux degrés de liberté en rotation entre le manche et la tête de nettoyage.According to a complementary feature according to the invention, preferably the cleaning head is connected to the lower end of the elongate element by a hinge allowing two degrees of freedom in rotation between the handle and the cleaning head.

La mobilité procurée par l'articulation et l'orientation automatique du bord d'attaque de la tête perpendiculairement à la direction de déplacement se combinent efficacement.The mobility provided by the articulation and the automatic orientation of the leading edge of the head perpendicular to the direction of movement combine effectively.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de la présente invention apparaîtront dans la description détaillée suivante, se référant aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un balai conforme à l'invention,
  • la figure 2 est une vue de dessus du balai,
  • la figure 3 est une vue en coupe selon la ligne repérée III-III à la figure 2 du manche.
Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
  • the figure 1 is a perspective view of a broom according to the invention,
  • the figure 2 is a top view of the broom,
  • the figure 3 is a sectional view along the line marked III-III at figure 2 of the handle.

Les figures illustrent un balai 1 comprenant essentiellement un manche 2 et une tête de nettoyage 8.The figures illustrate a brush 1 essentially comprising a handle 2 and a cleaning head 8.

Le manche 2 présente une partie supérieure 4 et une partie inférieure 6 se joignant l'une l'autre dans une zone intermédiaire 5. Le manche 2 comprend essentiellement un élément allongé 10, un manchon 16, une poignée 20 et un pommeau 30.The handle 2 has an upper portion 4 and a lower portion 6 joining one another in an intermediate zone 5. The handle 2 essentially comprises an elongated element 10, a sleeve 16, a handle 20 and a knob 30.

L'élément allongé 10 comprend une première portion 12 et une deuxième portion 14. La première portion 12 est entièrement rectiligne et s'étend suivant un axe longitudinal X, entre une extrémité supérieure 11 et la zone intermédiaire 5. La deuxième portion 14 s'étend de la zone intermédiaire 5 à une extrémité inférieure 15 constituant l'extrémité inférieure 2b du manche 2. La deuxième portion 14 est décalée par rapport à l'axe longitudinal X, le décalage par rapport à l'axe longitudinal X croissant progressivement de la zone intermédiaire 5 à l'extrémité inférieure 15. L'élément allongé s'étend ainsi sensiblement suivant un plan P. La deuxième portion 14 comprend, successivement de la zone intermédiaire 5 à l'extrémité inférieure 15, une première portion coudée 14a, une première portion rectiligne 14b, une deuxième portion coudée 14c et une deuxième portion rectiligne 14d. La deuxième portion rectiligne s'étend sensiblement parallèlement à l'axe longitudinal. A l'extrémité inférieure 15, le manche 2 présente un décalage Δ par rapport à l'axe longitudinal X.The elongated element 10 comprises a first portion 12 and a second portion 14. The first portion 12 is entirely rectilinear and extends along a longitudinal axis X, between an upper end 11 and the intermediate zone 5. The second portion 14 is extends from the intermediate zone 5 to a lower end 15 constituting the lower end 2b of the handle 2. The second portion 14 is offset with respect to the longitudinal axis X, the offset relative to the longitudinal axis X progressively increasing by intermediate zone 5 at the lower end 15. The elongated element thus extends substantially along a plane P. The second portion 14 comprises, successively from the intermediate zone 5 to the lower end 15, a first bent portion 14a, a first straight portion 14b, a second bent portion 14c and a second straight portion 14d. The second straight portion extends substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis. At the lower end 15, the handle 2 has an offset Δ with respect to the longitudinal axis X.

D'autre part, l'élément allongé 10 est constitué d'un premier tronçon tubulaire 10a, d'un deuxième tronçon tubulaire 10b et d'un troisième tronçon tubulaire 10c.On the other hand, the elongated element 10 consists of a first tubular section 10a, a second tubular section 10b and a third tubular section 10c.

Le premier tronçon 10a est entièrement inclus dans la première portion 12. Le deuxième tronçon 10b est au moins partiellement inséré dans le premier tronçon 10a. Un écrou 18, vissé à l'extrémité inférieure du premier tronçon 10a et déplaçant une bague conique intérieure, permet sélectivement (en le dévissant) de faire coulisser le deuxième tronçon 10b dans le premier tronçon 10a suivant la direction de l'axe longitudinal X, ou de l'immobiliser (en le vissant). Le premier tronçon 10a et le deuxième tronçon 10b forment ainsi un ensemble télescopique, afin de faire varier la distance entre l'extrémité supérieure 11 du tube solidaire du premier tronçon 10a et l'extrémité inférieure 2b appartenant au troisième tronçon 10c.The first section 10a is completely included in the first portion 12. The second section 10b is at least partially inserted in the first section 10a. A nut 18, screwed to the lower end of the first section 10a and displacing an inner conical ring, selectively allows (by unscrewing it) to slide the second section 10b into the first section 10a in the direction of the longitudinal axis X, or immobilize it (by screwing it). The first section 10a and the second section 10b thus form a telescopic assembly, in order to vary the distance between the upper end 11 of the tube integral with the first section 10a and the lower end 2b belonging to the third section 10c.

Le troisième tronçon 10c est relié de préférence à l'extrémité inférieure du deuxième tronçon 10b par un dispositif de fixation libérable 19, de préférence par encliquetage. Le troisième tronçon 10c comprend de l'extrémité inférieure 15 au dispositif de fixation libérable 19 successivement la deuxième portion rectiligne 14d, la deuxième portion courbe 14c, la première portion rectiligne 14b, la première portion courbe 14a et une portion rectiligne, de préférence similaire à la deuxième portion rectiligne 14d, s'étendant dans la première partie 4 du manche (coaxialement à l'axe longitudinal X).The third section 10c is preferably connected to the lower end of the second section 10b by a releasable fastener 19, preferably snap-fastening. The third portion 10c comprises from the lower end 15 to the releasable fastening device 19 successively the second rectilinear portion 14d, the second curved portion 14c, the first straight portion 14b, the first curved portion 14a and a straight portion, preferably similar to the second rectilinear portion 14d, extending into the first portion 4 of the handle (coaxially with the longitudinal axis X).

La poignée 20 est sensiblement tubulaire. La poignée 20 s'étend autour du premier tronçon 10a de l'élément allongé 10, plus précisément autour de l'extrémité supérieure 11 de l'élément allongé 10. Elle est disposée, suivant la direction de l'axe longitudinal X entre le pommeau 30 et le manchon 16. La poignée 20 est solidaire de l'élément allongé 10. La poignée 20 s'étend entre une extrémité supérieure 21 et une extrémité inférieure 23. La poignée 20 présente une surface extérieure 22 cylindrique destinée à sa préhension s'étendant entre l'extrémité supérieure 21 et un épaulement formant garde 24. La garde 24 est disposée à proximité de l'extrémité inférieure 23, autrement dit entre la surface extérieure 22 et le manchon 16.The handle 20 is substantially tubular. The handle 20 extends around the first section 10a of the elongated element 10, more precisely around the upper end 11 of the elongated element 10. It is arranged, in the direction of the longitudinal axis X between the knob 30 and the sleeve 16. The handle 20 is integral with the elongated element 10. The handle 20 extends between an upper end 21 and a lower end 23. The handle 20 has a cylindrical outer surface 22 for gripping it. extending between the upper end 21 and a shoulder 24. The guard 24 is disposed near the lower end 23, ie between the outer surface 22 and the sleeve 16.

Le pommeau 30 est monté à l'extrémité supérieure 21 de la poignée 20 et constitue ainsi l'extrémité supérieure 2a du manche 2. Il présente une surface extérieure 32 sphérique. En variante, le pommeau 30 pourrait être monté sur l'élément allongé 11, à son extrémité supérieure 11. Le pommeau 30 est montée mobile en rotation autour de l'axe longitudinal X, dans le mode réalisation illustré par l'intermédiaire d'un roulement 26.The knob 30 is mounted at the upper end 21 of the handle 20 and thus constitutes the upper end 2a of the handle 2. It has a spherical outer surface 32. Alternatively, the knob 30 could be mounted on the elongated element 11, at its upper end 11. The knob 30 is rotatably mounted about the longitudinal axis X, in the illustrated embodiment via a bearing 26.

Le manchon 16 s'étend autour de l'élément allongé 10. Il est monté mobile en rotation autour de l'axe longitudinal X par rapport à l'élément allongé 10. Le manchon 16 présente une surface extérieure 17 qui, dans le mode de réalisation illustré, est cylindrique, de section circulaire, et s'étend suivant la direction de l'axe longitudinal X. Le manchon 16 est disposé entre la poignée 20 et la zone intermédiaire 5, plus précisément entre la poignée 20 et l'écrou 18. Le manchon 16 est maintenu en coulissement suivant la direction de l'axe longitudinal X entre la poignée 20 et un anneau 28 solidaire du premier tronçon tubulaire 10a de l'élément allongé 10.The sleeve 16 extends around the elongated element 10. It is rotatably mounted about the longitudinal axis X with respect to the elongated element 10. The sleeve 16 has an outer surface 17 which, in the illustrated embodiment, is cylindrical, of circular section, and extends in the direction of the longitudinal axis X. The sleeve 16 is disposed between the handle 20 and the intermediate zone 5, more precisely between the handle 20 and the nut 18 The sleeve 16 is slidably held in the direction of the longitudinal axis X between the handle 20 and a ring 28 secured to the first tubular section 10a of the elongated element 10.

Suivant la direction de l'axe longitudinal X, la première portion 12 du manche 2, s'étendant de l'extrémité supérieure 2a à la zone intermédiaire 5, présente une distance D. Toujours selon la direction de l'axe longitudinal X, la deuxième portion du manche 2, s'étendant de la zone intermédiaire 5 à l'extrémité inférieure 2b du manche 2, présente une distance d. La distance d est de préférence inférieure à 30cm et avantageusement sensiblement également à 20cm. Elle est inférieure au tiers et de préférence au cinquième de la distance D, y compris en position rétractée de l'ensemble télescopique. De préférence, le décalage Δ entre l'extrémité inférieure 2b du manche 2 et l'axe longitudinal X est compris entre 5 et 25 cm, avantageusement sensiblement égale à 15cm.In the direction of the longitudinal axis X, the first portion 12 of the handle 2, extending from the upper end 2a to the intermediate zone 5, has a distance D. Also in the direction of the longitudinal axis X, the second portion of the handle 2, extending from the intermediate zone 5 to the lower end 2b of the handle 2, has a distance d. The distance d is preferably less than 30 cm and advantageously substantially also 20 cm. It is less than one-third and preferably one fifth of the distance D, including in the retracted position of the telescopic assembly. Preferably, the offset Δ between the lower end 2b of the handle 2 and the longitudinal axis X is between 5 and 25 cm, preferably substantially equal to 15 cm.

De préférence, la surface extérieure 22 de la poignée 20 présente un diamètre Φ22 compris entre le diamètre Φ17 de la surface extérieure 17 du manchon 16 et le diamètre Φ30 du pommeau 30. Avantageusement, le diamètre Φ17 de la surface extérieure 17 du manchon 16 est sensiblement égal à 30 millimètres, le diamètre Φ22 de la surface extérieure 22 de la poignée 20 est sensiblement égale à 30 millimètres et le diamètre Φ30 du pommeau 30 est sensiblement égale à 45 millimètres.Preferably, the outer surface 22 of the handle 20 has a diameter Φ22 between the diameter Φ17 of the outer surface 17 of the sleeve 16 and the diameter 30 of the knob 30. Advantageously, the diameter Φ17 of the outer surface 17 of the sleeve 16 is substantially equal to 30 millimeters, the diameter Φ22 of the outer surface 22 of the handle 20 is substantially equal to 30 millimeters and the diameter Φ30 of the knob 30 is substantially equal to 45 millimeters.

La tête de nettoyage 8 présente un bord d'attaque 9 légèrement concave, s'étendant sensiblement suivant une direction transversale Y. La tête de nettoyage 8 est reliée à l'extrémité inférieure 2b du manche 2 par l'intermédiaire d'une articulation 7, de préférence du type cardan ou analogue, présentant deux degrés de liberté en rotation autour d'axes perpendiculaires à la direction de l'axe longitudinal X. De manière connue en soi, la tête de nettoyage 8 comprend un bandeau de nettoyage du type lingette ou analogue. Le manche 2 s'étend sensiblement dans un plan P perpendiculaire à la direction transversale Y de la tête de nettoyage 8.The cleaning head 8 has a slightly concave leading edge 9 extending substantially in a transverse direction Y. The cleaning head 8 is connected to the lower end 2b of the handle 2 via a hinge 7 , preferably of the cardan type or the like, having two degrees of freedom in rotation about axes perpendicular to the direction of the longitudinal axis X. In a manner known per se, the cleaning head 8 comprises a cleaning strip of the wipe type or the like. The handle 2 extends substantially in a plane P perpendicular to the transverse direction Y of the cleaning head 8.

De préférence, l'élément allongé 10 est métallique et avantageusement en aluminium, le pommeau 30 est en élastomère ou caoutchouc, et le manchon 16 et la poignée 22 sont en polypropylène ou matériau analogue.Preferably, the elongated element 10 is metal and preferably aluminum, the knob 30 is elastomer or rubber, and the sleeve 16 and the handle 22 are made of polypropylene or similar material.

Il sera noté que la partie supérieure 4 constitue une portion d'extrémité du manche 2, l'utilisateur tenant ainsi nécessairement le manche 2 en plaçant ses deux mains dans la partie supérieure 4.It will be noted that the upper part 4 constitutes an end portion of the handle 2, the user thus necessarily holding the handle 2 by placing both hands in the upper part 4.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est nullement limitée au mode de réalisation décrit à titre illustratif non limitatif. Ainsi, bien que cela ne soit pas préféré, le pommeau 30 pourrait être solidaire de la poignée 20.Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiment described by way of nonlimiting illustration. Thus, although it is not preferred, the knob 30 could be integral with the handle 20.

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Manche (2) pour balai de nettoyage de sol présentant une partie supérieure (4) et une partie inférieure (6) reliées l'une à l'autre dans une zone intermédiaire (5), ledit manche (2) comprenant . - un élément allongé (10) présentant : • dans la partie supérieure (4) du manche (2) une première portion (12) rectiligne s'étendant suivant un axe longitudinal (X) jusqu'à la zone intermédiaire (5), et • dans la partie inférieure (6) du manche (2) une deuxième portion (14) s'étendant à l'écart de l'axe longitudinal (X) et présentant une extrémité inférieure (15) apte à recevoir une tête de nettoyage (8), - un élément de préhension (16, 30) disposé dans la portion supérieure (4) du manche (2), ledit élément de préhension (16) présentant une surface extérieure (17, 32) et étant mobile en rotation par rapport à l'élément allongé (10) autour de l'axe longitudinal (X), ledit manche étant caractérisé en ce que, suivant la direction de l'axe longitudinal (X), la partie supérieure (4) du manche (2) s'étend sur une première distance (D) et la partie inférieure (6) du manche (2) s'étend sur une deuxième distance (d) inférieure au tiers et de préférence au cinquième de la première distance (D).Handle (2) for floor cleaning brush having an upper portion (4) and a lower portion (6) connected to each other in an intermediate zone (5), said handle (2) comprising. an elongated element (10) presenting: In the upper part (4) of the handle (2) a first portion (12) rectilinear extending along a longitudinal axis (X) to the intermediate zone (5), and In the lower part (6) of the handle (2) a second portion (14) extending away from the longitudinal axis (X) and having a lower end (15) adapted to receive a cleaning head ( 8) - a gripping element (16, 30) disposed in the upper portion (4) of the handle (2), said gripping member (16) having an outer surface (17, 32) and being rotatable relative to the elongated element (10) about the longitudinal axis (X), said sleeve being characterized in that , in the direction of the longitudinal axis (X), the upper portion (4) of the handle (2) extends over a first distance (D) and the lower portion (6) of the handle (2) extends over a second distance (d) less than one-third and preferably one-fifth of the first distance (D). Manche selon la revendication 1 dans lequel la deuxième distance (d) est inférieure ou égale à 30 centimètres.The handle of claim 1 wherein the second distance (d) is less than or equal to 30 centimeters. Manche selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes comprenant, dans la portion supérieure (4), un pommeau (30) disposé à une extrémité supérieure (2a) dudit manche (2).Handle according to any one of the preceding claims comprising, in the upper portion (4), a knob (30) disposed at an upper end (2a) of said handle (2). Manche selon la revendication précédente dans lequel l'élément de préhension comprend le pommeau (30).Handle according to the preceding claim wherein the gripping element comprises the knob (30). Manche selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3 comprenant en outre une poignée (20) solidaire de l'élément allongé (10), dans lequel l'élément de préhension comprend un manchon (16) disposé entre la poignée (20) et la zone intermédiaire (5) suivant la direction de l'axe longitudinal (X).A handle according to any one of claims 1 to 3 further comprising a handle (20) integral with the elongated member (10), wherein the grip member comprises a sleeve (16) disposed between the handle (20) and the intermediate zone (5) in the direction of the longitudinal axis (X). Manche selon la revendication précédente dans lequel la poignée (20) présente un épaulement formant garde (24), situé entre une surface extérieure (22) et l'élément de préhension (16).Handle according to the preceding claim wherein the handle (20) has a guard shoulder (24), located between an outer surface (22) and the gripping member (16). Manche selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel l'élément allongé (10) présente une partie télescopique (10a, 10b, 18) située entre l'élément de préhension (16, 30) et la zone intermédiaire (5).A handle according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the elongate member (10) has a telescopic portion (10a, 10b, 18) between the gripping member (16, 30) and the intermediate region (5). Manche selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel la partie supérieure (4) constitue une portion d'extrémité du manche (2).Handle according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the upper part (4) constitutes an end portion of the handle (2). Balai comprenant un manche selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes et une tête de nettoyage (8) reliée à l'extrémité inférieure (15) de l'élément allongé (10), ladite tête de nettoyage (8) présentant un bord d'attaque (9) s'étendant globalement suivant une direction transversale (Y) et ledit manche (2) s'étendant sensiblement suivant un plan (P) perpendiculaire à la direction transversale (Y) de la tête de nettoyage (8) .Brush comprising a handle according to any one of the preceding claims and a cleaning head (8) connected to the lower end (15) of the elongated element (10), said cleaning head (8) having an edge of etching (9) extending generally in a transverse direction (Y) and said handle (2) extending substantially in a plane (P) perpendicular to the transverse direction (Y) of the cleaning head (8). Balai selon la revendication précédente dans lequel la tête de nettoyage (8) est reliée à l'extrémité inférieure (15) de l'élément allongé (10) par une articulation (9) autorisant deux degrés de liberté en rotation entre le manche (2) et la tête de nettoyage (8).Brush according to the preceding claim wherein the cleaning head (8) is connected to the lower end (15) of the elongated element (10) by a hinge (9) allowing two degrees of freedom in rotation between the handle (2). ) and the cleaning head (8).
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