ES1287619U - Useful to achieve and manage effortless objects (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Useful to achieve and handle objects without effort that, comprising a stick (2) incorporating, at a distal end (2a), a head (3) with a clamp (3a) and, at a proximal end (2b), A handle (4) handle with a push button (5) whose drive, for example through a cable (6), opens and closes the clamp (3a) of the head (3), allowing to grasp an object located remotely, characterized in by the fact that the stick (2) is of an extensible and folding nature, such that the drive of the clamp (3a) can be carried out both with the stick (2) arranged fully extended and rectum, as with the folded stick at an angle, at least in rectum angle; by the fact that the head (3) is attached to the stick (2) by means of articulated means that allow both the rotary movement thereof with respect to its axial axis (E) as the angular movement with respect to stick (2); and by the fact that the clamp (3a) incorporates a fit means (3B) suitable for incorporating different accessories (7) interchangeably and in such a way that, when operating the button (5) of the handle (4) said accessory (7) Moves solidarity with the movement of the clamp. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

USEFUL TO REACH AND HANDLE OBJECTS EFFORTLESSLY

object of the invention

The invention, as expressed in the title of this specification, refers to a tool for reaching and handling objects effortlessly that provides, to the function for which it is intended, advantages and characteristics, which are described in detail later.

The object of the present invention lies in a tool that, eminently intended for people with difficulties to bend down or move normally, but without ruling out any person who wants to avoid unnecessary physical efforts, has the purpose of providing an extension tool to reach and handle objects located on the ground or somewhat far away, being intended mainly as an accessory for pet care, for example to collect faeces, pour feed, collect toys, etc.

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 accessories for pets, also covering the field of extension tools.

background of the invention

As is known, many people, whether due to age or any physical circumstance, have difficulty bending down to Pick up objects from the ground. This difficulty is especially problematic for people who have pets, for example, cats or dogs, since their daily care requires continually bending down to pick up feces, in the street in the case of dogs, and in the litter box. in the case of cats, or to collect the feed and pour it into the feeder, or to collect the ball or toy that is thrown to exercise or play, etc.

The objective of the present invention is, therefore, to provide the market with a tool specially designed for this purpose, that is, to be able to pick up and handle the shovel for the faeces, or the cup to pick up and pour feed, to pick up the toy, as well as for any other thing that needs to be held and whose reach requires bending down, getting up from a chair or making an additional effort that for many people can be a great handicap.

On the other hand, and as a reference to the current state of the art, some gadgets are known on the market to be able to reach objects that are located far from the user's reach, for example, the well-known pincer stick that is used to grab objects located at a height that cannot be reached by hand. However, unlike the useful object of the present invention, which offers many more options for use, this stick is usually of a fixed length, very long and simply has a clamp attached to the distal end that is actuated through a handle with button, so it only serves to grab any object, nothing more.

Thus, at least on the part of the applicant, the existence of any other tool for reaching and handling objects without effort, or any other invention with a similar application, which has technical, structural and constitutive characteristics equal to or similar to those described, is unknown. presents the one claimed here.

explanation of the invention

The tool for reaching and handling objects effortlessly that the invention proposes is configured as the ideal solution for the aforementioned objective, the characterizing details that make it possible and that conveniently distinguish it being collected in the final claims that accompany this description.

Specifically, what the invention proposes, as noted above, is a tool whose purpose is to provide an extension tool to reach and to be able to comfortably handle objects that are located on the ground or far from the place where it is located. who handles the tool, being thought mainly as an accessory for pet care, for example to collect faeces, pour feed, collect toys, etc. without having to bend down for it, although logically it can be used for other daily needs, being especially advantageous for older people or people with difficulties in bending down or moving normally, for example people who have some physical disability, whether temporary or permanent, who prevents normal life, but also for anyone who wants to avoid unnecessary physical exertion.

For this, and more specifically, the tool of the invention is essentially configured from a stick that incorporates, at one distal end, a head with a clip and, at the other end or proximal end, a handle with a button whose The actuation opens and closes said clamp, allowing it to grasp an object from a distance.

And, starting from this already known configuration, it is essentially distinguished in which said stick is extensible and foldable, and in which the head is rotating and angling, the tweezers having coupling means to incorporate an accessory of any type.

It is important to point out that the extensible and foldable pole is designed to allow the activation of the clamp or the handling of the accessory that has been attached to it, both with the pole fully extended and straight, for example to reach or handle objects located on the ground, as with the stick bent at an angle, to reach or handle objects far away but located somewhere horizontally, for example on a table, shelf, or the like.

Thus, the tool is created mainly to be used vertically, that is, by holding it by the handle with the button and placing the head with the clip at the bottom until it reaches the ground (like a cane) so that, by simply closing the fist, in a comfortable position (not forced) you can pick up any object from the ground.

However, thanks to the fact that the pole is foldable and the head can be rotated and angled, allowing it to be placed in any desired position with respect to the pole, it also enables the user to use it horizontally.

For its part, the accessories that can be attached to the clamp of the head may be, for example, a shovel to collect dog feces in the street, or a perforated shovel or with a grid to collect cat feces from the sandbox, or a roller with adhesive paper to catch dog or cat hair from the sofa or other surfaces, or a container to collect feed from the bag and pour it into the feeder, a fishing net, or a toy, etc.

In addition, in a preferred embodiment, the grip handle incorporates fixing means to be able to incorporate, removable, an additional accessory to carry with the tool and have it easily accessible whenever you want, for example a toy, a flashlight, a magnet or simply a photo of the pet, or any other.

Finally, preferably, the stick of the tool incorporates an additional grip handle near its distal end that may serve to facilitate holding it when changing the position of the head and, where appropriate, to be able to use the tool. at both ends and use the additional accessory incorporated in the push button handle, as appropriate.

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, a set of plans is attached to this description, as an integral part of it, in which for illustrative and non-limiting, the following has been represented:

Figure number 1.- Shows a schematic view of an example of an embodiment of the tool for reaching and handling objects effortlessly, represented in the extended position of use and with a shovel for collecting faeces as an example of an attachable accessory;

Figure number 2.- Shows a schematic view of the tool of the invention, according to the example shown in Figure 1, in this case represented with the articulated stick in the horizontal position of use and in the folded position, the latter by dashed lines ;

Figure number 3.- Shows an enlarged view of the distal end of the tool, in an example of the same with an additional grip handle, having further depicting the opening and closing movement of the clamp including the head of said distal end by dashed lines and arrow lines;

Figures number 4 and 5.- Show respective schematic views of the head foreseen in the distal end of the tool, represented respectively showing the possibility of turning movement of the same and the possibility of angular movement; and

Figure number 6.- Shows an enlarged view of the proximal end of the tool, where it incorporates the handle with a control button, in this case in an example thereof provided with fixing means to include an additional accessory.

preferred embodiment of the invention

In view of the aforementioned figures, and according to the numbering adopted, it can be seen in them a non-limiting example of embodiment of the tool for reaching and handling objects without effort of the invention, which includes what is described in detail below. continuation.

Thus, as can be seen in said figures, the tool (1) in question comprises, in a known manner, a stick (2) that incorporates, at a distal end (2a), a head (3) with a clamp (3a) and, at a proximal end (2b), a handling handle (4) with a button (5) whose activation, for example through a cable (6), opens and closes the clamp (3a) of the head (3) , allowing you to grab an object located at a distance.

From this already known configuration, the tool (1) of the invention is essentially distinguished, on the one hand, in that the stick (2) is extendable, for example being made up of telescopic sections (20), and of a foldable nature, for example by means of articulated joints (21) and tension springs (22), such that the actuation of the clamp (3a) can be carried out both with the stick (2) fully extended and straight, and with the stick bent at an angle, at least at a right angle (a).

On the other hand, the tool (1), in addition to also being distinguished in that the head (3) of the distal end (2a) of the stick (2) is joined to it by means of articulated means that allow both the rotating movement of the same with respect to its axial axis (e) (figure 4) as the angular movement with respect to the stick (2) (figure 5), it is distinguished in that at least one of the arms of the clamp (3a) of said head (3) incorporates coupling means (3b) suitable for incorporating different accessories (7) interchangeably and in such a way that, when activating the button (5) of the handle (4), said accessory (7) moves in solidarity with the movement of the clamp (3), allowing handling said accessory (7).

Preferably, the aforementioned coupling means (3b) provided in the clip (3a) consist of a housing, made in the lower part of one or both arms, suitable for receiving an anchor (7a) that can be snapped into place as a buckle provided to the effect in the accessory (7), as shown in figure 1.

Preferably, the accessory (7) is, in turn, a tool or utensil, such as a shovel, such as the one shown in the aforementioned figure 1, or a container, or a roller, etc., although it may consist of any other, for example a toy, or another. In any case, preferably, the accessory (7) is an element made of light plastic material.

Referring to Figure 6, it can be seen how, in one embodiment, the handle (4) for gripping the proximal end (2b) of the stick (2) comprises, In addition to the aforementioned button (5) to activate the clamp (3a) of the head (3), some removable fixing means (8), for example in the form of a thread, to be able to incorporate an additional accessory (9), for example a toy, a flashlight, a magnet, a photo of the pet, or any other in which, in turn, a threaded lug or complementary fixing means (8') will have been provided.

Finally, preferably, near the distal end (2a) of the stick (2), the inclusion of an additional grip handle (10), shown in Figure 3, is contemplated to facilitate holding the tool as appropriate, for example to move the position of the head (3) or, where appropriate, to use the additional accessory (9) incorporated.

Having sufficiently described 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 derived from it.

Claims (5)

1. - Useful for effortlessly reaching and handling objects, comprising a stick (2) that incorporates, at a distal end (2a), a head (3) with a clamp (3a) and, at a proximal end (2b) , a handling handle (4) with a button (5) whose activation, for example through a cable (6), opens and closes the clamp (3a) of the head (3), allowing to grasp an object located at a distance, characterized in that the stick (2) is extensible and foldable, such that the actuation of the clamp (3a) can be carried out both with the stick (2) fully extended and straight, and with the stick folded in angle, at least at a right angle (a); by the fact that the head (3) is attached to the stick (2) by means of articulated means that allow both the rotary movement of the same with respect to its axial axis (e) and the angular movement with respect to the stick (2); and by the fact that the clamp (3a) incorporates coupling means (3b) suitable for incorporating different accessories (7) interchangeably and in such a way that, when activating the button (5) of the handle (4), said accessory (7) moves in solidarity with the movement of the clamp. 2. - Useful for reaching and handling objects without effort, according to claim 1, characterized in that the coupling means (3b) of the clamp (3a) consist of a housing, made in the lower part of one or both arms, suitable to receive a snap fit anchor (7a) provided for this purpose in the accessory (7). 3. - Useful for reaching and handling objects without effort, according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the accessory (7) is, in turn, a tool or utensil, such as a shovel, a container, a roller, or another . 4. - Useful for reaching and handling objects without effort, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the grip handle (4) comprises, in addition to the button (5) to activate the clamp (3a) of the head (3), some removable fixing means (8) to be able to incorporate an additional accessory (9) in which, in turn, a complementary fixing means (8') has been provided. 5. - Useful for reaching and handling objects without effort, according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that, near the distal end (2a) of the stick (2), the inclusion of an additional grip handle (10) is provided.