ES1219804U - MEGGING OR ERGONOMIC BROOM (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

An ergonomic mop or brush which, in a known manner, is formed from a long cylindrical body to the lower end of which is attached, by means of a thread or other means, a cloth (2) or brush for scrubbing or sweeping floors, which, in the case of being a wipe (2), it is susceptible to undergo a draining operation on the drainer of a cube, it is characterized by counting: at its upper end, with a handle (3) emerging perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the stick (1) to hold the stick with one hand without bending the wrist when scrubbing the floor; in its middle zone, with a handle (4) that also emerges perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the club (1) to hold the club (1) with the other hand also without bending the wrist; and in the vicinity of its lower end, with a support (5) comprising at least one part (51) projecting laterally to the stick (1) defining a perpendicular surface (52) for pressing with the sole of a foot in the draining operation with the wipe (2). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

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MOP STICK OR ERGONOMIC BRUSH

D E S C R I P C I Ó N

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The invention, as expressed in the statement of the present specification, refers to an ergonomic mop stick or broom that provides, to the function to which it is intended, advantages and novelty features, which are described in detail below, which they represent an improved alternative in the current state of the art.

More specifically, the object of the invention is centered on a mop or broom stick whose structure has been improved to ensure that its handling during scrubbing and the draining operation of the cloth inserted at the end thereof is made of easier and more comfortable way, practically eliminating the effort, in order to avoid the problems that it can cause in users who must use it daily as well as for sweeping operations.

FIELD OF APPLICATION OF THE INVENTION

The field of application of the present invention falls within the sector of the industry dedicated to the manufacture of cleaning utensils, focusing particularly on the field of those intended for cleaning floors, both domestically and in offices and others.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

All jobs require physical and mental activity with a greater or lesser degree of intensity in each and require position / s that can cause injuries of different nature, when there is carelessness, lack of adequate instruments, intensity, repetition, duration, etc.

Among the most common injuries cited, for example in the Great American Insurance Group, cleaning tasks include "tendonitis, tenosinositis, cartilage wear and low back pain, pain caused by years of repeated movements and physical overload, wrist injuries , and Carpal tunnel syndrome, for executing hand efforts,

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the arm or the wrist. "

The same Group mentioned above mentions several methods for the reduction and control of injuries caused by repetitive movements, including:

- Redesign or modify the tasks in such a way that they can be done with both hands and with little or no wrist movement, keeping the wrists straight.

- Redesign or modify hand tools to reduce or eliminate wrist flexion.

Similarly, the Department of occupational risk prevention proposes, as preventive measures:

- Perform the tasks avoiding awkward postures of the body and hand and try to keep as possible the hand aligned with the forearm, straight back and shoulders in the resting position.

- Use ergonomically designed hand tools that, when held, allow the wrist to remain straight with the forearm.

- Reduce the force used in certain tasks.

Obviously, these recommendations have a dimension as wide as the field of work activities, however they fully mention and correct the problem and center of interest of the object of the invention, that is, posture and effort with hands, wrists, arms and spine , which are the operative body parts in floor cleaning work when done manually with a mop.

The objective of the present invention is therefore the development of an improved mop stick that makes it ergonomic to facilitate comfort and improve the posture that is taken with the handling thereof, as well as to facilitate and avoid efforts in the operation. of twisting and pressing for draining.

On the other hand, and as a reference to the current state of the art, it should be noted that, although there are different models of floor cleaning buckets and mechanisms adapted for draining the mop or cloth, such as rollers or centrifuges, incorporated In the bucket, the handle always consists of a smooth stick and therefore, at least by the applicant, the existence of no other ergonomic mop stick is unknown.

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that has the same technical, structural and constitutive characteristics as or similar to those presented by the one claimed herein.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The mop stick or ergonomic broom that the invention proposes is thus configured as a remarkable novelty within its field of application, since according to its implementation and in a restrictive way the objectives indicated above are satisfactorily achieved, the details being characteristic which make it possible and that distinguish it conveniently set out in the final claims that accompany the present description.

More specifically, what the invention proposes, as noted above, is a mop stick whose structure has been improved to provide ergonomics and ensure that its handling, both during use in the floor scrubbing and in the operation of drained from the cloth that is inserted at the end of it, or for sweeping operations, it can be done more easily and conveniently for the hand posture, wrists of the user holding it, practically eliminating the effort, in order to avoid the problems that can lead to users who must use it daily.

For this, and more specifically, said stick, which conventionally consists of an elongated and cylindrical body made of wood or metal, is distinguished by incorporating, at its upper end, a handle that emerges horizontally, that is, perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the stick, which facilitates its mobility and reduces the effort that can be made when it is desired to rub on dirt that is persistent. This handle, being able to adopt varied forms, meets the academic meaning of the word that defines it: "The handle is the parts of an object or other object added to the first, which serves to move it or use it by hand. The conception of the handle points to the science of ergonomics, it can be open or closed, vertical or horizontal, straight or curved. ”In addition, according to physics, the principle of force transmission reduces effort.

In parallel, in the middle area of the stick, at a distance that can vary, in any case calculated to handle the stick comfortably and to arch the body, it is planned to incorporate a handle that, as in the case of the handle, It can have a variable form but which, in any case, meets the academic description that defines it, is

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that is, it consists of "a projection, generally curved, on one side of an object through which it can be grasped. It can also be called a handle, which is a generalized type of handle that facilitates the handling of an object following the elementary laws of ergonomics "This handle also emerges perpendicularly and has been given ergonomic curvature, just like the handle of the upper end of the stick, which also has the appropriate curvature and length so that the fist adapts to it naturally.

With these two elements added to the stick, the movement of using it to scrub floors is easier, but above all, it is done with the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders and spine in a non-forced and anatomical position. It also allows ambidextrous use, which is important when the user uses it continuously.

And finally, the stick, especially when it is for use as a mop stick, also incorporates a support at the lower end thereof, preferably formed by two pieces that protrude symmetrically on both sides of its longitudinal axis, which they serve to be able to make the pressure of the drained one supporting the plant of a foot on any of them, without it is necessary to make force with the hands more than to maintain the verticality of the stick while the drained one is carried out, being the position of the body perfectly straight.

Preferably, these supports have a slightly curved upper surface to avoid unwanted slippage of the foot on it.

It should also be noted that any of the three elements described that incorporates the mop stick, although they are fixed to it by means of a joint joint, may optionally be by means of an articulated joint, which allows it to be folded and / or by an easy extraction joint. , to be able to choose at will the use or not of them and to minimize the space occupied when storing the stick when it is not used, as well as to facilitate its transport and storage, and / or through a mobile union that allows to regulate the position of the same, at least in the case of the handle and the handle, to be able to choose the separation between the two that best suits the user so as not to bend the back when handling the stick.

The described mop stick or broom, therefore, represents an innovation of structural and constitutive characteristics unknown until now, reasons that together with its usefulness

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In practice, they provide it with sufficient grounds to obtain the privilege of exclusivity that is requested.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, this descriptive report is attached, as an integral part thereof, of a set of drawings in which with an illustrative and non-limiting the following has been represented:

Figure number 1.- Shows a perspective view of an example of embodiment of the mop stick or ergonomic broom object of the invention, showing the parts and elements it comprises.

Figure number 2.- Shows a perspective view of the example of the stick, according to the invention, shown in figure 1, represented with each of its enlarged main parts to allow their observation in greater detail.

Figure number 3.- Shows a perspective view of an example of the handle incorporating the ergonomic mop stick, object of the invention, at its upper end, showing its preferred shape and configuration.

Figure number 4.- Shows a perspective view of an example of the handle that incorporates the stick of the invention in its middle area, its preferred shape and configuration being appreciated.

And Figure 5 shows a perspective view of an example of the support that incorporates the stick of the invention in its lower part, appreciating its preferred shape and configuration.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In view of the aforementioned figures, and according to the numbering adopted, an example of non-limiting embodiment of the mop stick or ergonomic broom of the invention can be observed, which comprises the parts and elements indicated and described in detail below.

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Thus, as observed in said figures, the stick (1) in question, formed in a known manner from a long cylindrical body to whose lower end a cloth (2) or a broom brush is coupled, by means of thread or other medium, it is distinguished by the fact of counting:

- at its upper end, with a handle (3) that emerges perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the stick (1) to hold the stick with one hand without bending the wrist when scrubbing the floor;

- in its middle area, with a handle (4) that also emerges perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the stick (1) to hold the stick (1) with the other hand also without bending the wrist;

- and in the vicinity of its lower end, with a support (5) comprising at least one piece (51) protruding laterally to the stick (1) defining a perpendicular surface (52) to press with the plant of a foot in the draining operation of the cloth (2) on the drainer of a bucket (not shown), when the stick (1) inferiorly incorporates a scrubbing cloth (2).

Preferably, the upper handle (3) and the handle (4) of the middle area are located at diametrically opposite points of the stick (1), so that they emerge towards opposite sides.

Preferably, the lower support (5) comprises two symmetrical parts (51) protruding towards opposite sides of the stick (1) defining perpendicular surfaces (52) to press with the sole of one foot on any of them in the draining operation of the cloth (3).

Preferably, the perpendicular surface (52) of the part or pieces (51) of the lower support (5) is slightly curved-concave, to avoid unwanted slipping of the foot on it.

Preferably, the handle (3), the handle (4) and the support (5) are fixed to the stick (1) by means of a joint (6) that is fixed and integral, which gives total guarantee of resistance and increases the cost very little of the stick, although, optionally, said joint (6) with which the handle (3), the handle (4) and the support (5) are fixed can be a fixed and articulated joint (6) that allows its folding by being attached to the stick (1), or it can be an extraction union (6)

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easy, which allows you to remove and put any of these elements at will without the need for the use of tools, for example through pressure locking or through a nut nut (6a) inserted in a hole (6b) practiced to the similar effect.

On the other hand, it is not ruled out that, at least in the case of the handle (3) and the handle (4), said joint (6) can also be movable so as to be able to place it at various points of a section of stick to be able to regulate the separation between both elements and leave the one that best suits the user in each case so as not to have to bend the body. Thus, for example, if the joint (6) is through a nut with a pin (6a), several perforations (6b) are provided, in order to choose the one that best suits.

In any case, although in the preferred embodiment the handle (3) is fixed, as seen in Figure 3, it is an elongated piece, slightly curved at its distal end (3a) which, optionally, is provided at its opposite end of a tube segment that acts as a means of connection (6) with the upper end of the stick (1) into which it presses in allowing it to rotate to place the handle (3) facing the opposite side of the handle (4 ).

On the other hand, the handle (4), although in said preferred embodiment it is also fixed, as shown in Figure 4, is an arc-shaped curved piece that, optionally, at its proximal end has an outstanding stud as a means of attachment ( 6) to the stick (1), intended for insertion into a hole made in the middle area thereof for that purpose.

And, as shown in Figure 5, the support (5) of the preferred embodiment is composed of two triangular pieces (51) that join together on both sides of the stick (1) and whose upper side defines the respective perpendicular surfaces (52 ) to support the foot.

Describing sufficiently the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to make its explanation more extensive so that any person skilled in the art understands its scope and the advantages that derive from it, stating that, within its essentiality, it may be carried out in other embodiments that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example, and to which it will also achieve the protection that is sought provided that it does not alter, change or modify its fundamental principle .

Claims (7)

5 10 fifteen twenty 25 30 35 R E I V I N D I C A C I O N E S 1. - MOP STICK OR ERGONOMIC BRUSH which, shaped in a known way from a long cylindrical body to whose lower end, a thread (2) or brush for scrubbing or sweeping floors, which is coupled by means of thread or other means, is attached. , in the case of being a cloth (2), it is susceptible to undergoing a draining operation on the drainer of a bucket, it is characterized by having: at its upper end, with a handle (3) that emerges perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the stick (1) to hold the stick with one hand without bending the wrist when scrubbing the floor; in its middle area, with a handle (4) that also emerges perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the stick (1) to hold the stick (1) with the other hand also without bending the wrist; and in the vicinity of its lower end, with a support (5) comprising at least one piece (51) protruding laterally to the stick (1) defining a perpendicular surface (52) to press with the sole of one foot in the draining operation with the cloth (2). 2. - MOP STICK OR ERGONOMIC BRUSH, according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper handle (3) and the handle (4) of the middle area are located at diametrically opposite points of the stick (1). 3. - MOP STICK OR ERGONOMIC BRUSH, according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the lower support (5) comprises two symmetrical parts (51) protruding towards opposite sides of the stick (1) defining perpendicular surfaces (52) for press the sole of one foot on any of them in the draining operation of the cloth (2).
4. - MOP OR ERGONOMIC BRUSH, according to any of the claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the perpendicular surface (52) of the piece or pieces (51) of the lower support (5) is slightly curved-concave, in order to avoid unwanted sliding of the foot on it.
5. - MOP OR ERGONOMIC BRUSH, according to any of the claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the handle (3), the handle (4) and the support (5) are fixed to the stick (1) by means of a joint (6) that is fixed and integral.
6. - MOP OR ERGONOMIC BRUSH, according to any of the claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the handle (3), the handle (4) and the support (5) are fixed to the stick (1) by means of a fixed and articulated joint (6) that allows its folding by being attached to the stick (1) ).
5 7.- MOP STICK OR ERGONOMIC BRUSH, according to any of the
claims 1 to 4 and 6, characterized in that the handle (3), the handle (4) and the support (5) they are fixed to the stick (1) by means of an easy extraction connection (6).
8.- MOP OR ERGONOMIC BRUSH, according to any of the 10 claims 1 to 4 and 6 or 7, characterized in that the handle (3) and / or the handle (4) are fixed to the stick with a mobile joint (6) that allows to regulate the separation between both elements. fifteen