US20200040539A1 - Snow and ice removal broom - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure generally relates to tools for clearing snow, ice, and other debris from surfaces, and more particularly to a broom with snow and ice plow and cleaning utilities.
- Conventional snow and ice brooms include bristles that closely contact surfaces of sidewalks, driveways, steps, and the like.
- the brooms with bristles provide sweeping capabilities.
- the bristles are used to sweep snow or debris accumulated on the surfaces.
- the bristles are typically not well suited for clearing the ice or sticky debris that are at least partially attached to the surfaces.
- a snow shovel having a blade is used to clear such ice or debris from the surfaces. For example, a leading edge of the blade closely contacts the surfaces to remove the ice or sticky debris by a scraping action.
- the broom with bristles and the snow shovel with the blade are repeatedly and separately utilized to effectively remove the snow, ice, and other debris from the surfaces.
- certain areas can have ice formed on upper sides of the surfaces.
- the blade is often used to break the ice under a chopping action. Then, a user switches to the broom to sweep the broken ice and snow using the bristles.
- Such repeated uses of the broom and snow shovel can cause increased operational time and costs.
- repetitive lifting and changing of tools, such as between the broom and the snow shovel can be undesirably laborious and agonizing to the user. Accordingly, there are opportunities to develop an improved broom that can accommodate both snow and ice plow and cleaning utilities.
- a broom for clearing a surface includes an elongate body having a first end and an opposite second end, a plurality of bristles extending downwardly from an attachment mechanism removably attached to the first end of the elongate body, and a reinforcer configured to be removably attached to a rear side of the attachment mechanism such that the reinforcer covers substantially all of the plurality of bristles when viewed from the rear side of the attachment mechanism.
- the reinforcer is configured to reinforce the plurality of bristles attached to the attachment mechanism during user, and to break or scrap at least one of: ice, snow, and debris from the surface.
- the reinforcer has a bottom side and a top side, and a lower periphery of the bottom side of the reinforcer substantially follows a profile of a distal edge of the plurality of bristles.
- an upper periphery of the top side of reinforcer substantially follows a profile of an upper portion of the attachment mechanism.
- the attachment mechanism includes an upper securing member configured to be attached to the first end of the elongate body.
- the attachment mechanism includes a lower securing member configured to securely attach the plurality of bristles to the attachment mechanism.
- the broom further includes a handle configured to be removably attached to the second end of the elongate body of the broom.
- the reinforcer includes a scraper blade at a distal edge of the reinforcer, the scraper blade configured to clear the surface.
- the reinforcer includes a shape-holding rib proximal to the scraper blade.
- the shape-holding rib extends substantially the width of the distal edge of the reinforcer.
- the shape-holding rib includes a creased rib.
- the shape-holding rib is rippled.
- the reinforcer is configured to be adhered to the attachment mechanism.
- the reinforcer comprises at least one selected from a metal, a ceramic, a plastic, a fiber substance, a stone, and an alloy.
- the elongate body has a circular cross-section, a hexagonal cross-section, an elliptical cross-section, or quadrilateral cross-section.
- the elongate body is tapered toward the second end such that the first end has a first outer diameter greater than a second outer diameter of the second end.
- the plurality of bristles has a tapered distal edge.
- the broom further includes a shovel configured to be removably attached to the second end of the elongate body.
- a method for assembling a broom for clearing a surface includes coupling an attachment mechanism to a first end of an elongate body such that the plurality of bristles extends downwardly and coupling a reinforcer to a rear side of the attachment mechanism such that the reinforcer covers substantially all of the plurality of bristles when viewed from the rear side of the attachment mechanism.
- coupling the reinforcer to the rear side of the attachment mechanism includes arranging a lower periphery of a bottom side of the reinforcer to substantially follow a profile of a distal edge of the plurality of bristles.
- a reinforcer for a broom for clearing a surface includes a body having a top edge and a distal edge, and a scraper blade at the distal edge configured to clear a surface.
- the reinforcer is configured to be removably attached to a rear side of a broom having a plurality of bristles such that when coupled, the reinforcer covers substantially all of the plurality of bristles when viewed from the rear side of the broom and a lower periphery of the bottom edge of the reinforcer substantially follows a profile of a distal edge of the plurality of bristles.
- FIG. 1 is a front view of a first embodiment of a broom having a plurality of bristles and a reinforcer;
- FIG. 2 is a rear view of the broom of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a side view of the broom of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 is a front view of a second embodiment of the broom having a detachable shovel
- FIG. 5 is a rear view of a third embodiment of the broom featuring a detachable panel member
- FIG. 6 is a rear view of the broom of FIG. 5 ;
- FIG. 7 is a front view of the broom of FIG. 5 before assembly
- FIG. 8 is a front view of the broom of FIG. 5 after assembly
- FIG. 9 is a front view of a broom with a reinforcer
- FIG. 10 is a front view of a broom with a reinforcer
- FIG. 11 is a rear view of a broom with a reinforcer
- FIG. 12 is a rear view of a broom with a reinforcer
- FIG. 13 shows a broom with a detached reinforcer from a front view
- FIG. 14 shows a broom with a detached reinforcer from a rear view
- FIG. 15 shows a broom with a detached reinforcer from a front view
- FIG. 16 shows a broom with a detached reinforcer from a rear view
- FIG. 17 shows a broom with a detached reinforcer.
- the present broom is generally designated 10 , and is designed to provide an efficient way to clear a surface without having to repeatedly change tools for removing snow, ice, and other debris from the surface. More specifically, broom 10 includes an elongate body 12 having a first end 14 and an opposite second end 16 .
- elongate body 12 has a cylindrical shape, but in other embodiments, elongate body 12 can have other suitable geometric shapes when viewed in cross-section, such as in hexagonal columns or elliptical-shaped poles.
- elongate body 12 can be at least partially curved or bent along its longitudinal axis for providing an enhanced ergonomic design.
- elongate body 12 is made of a bendable material, such as rubber or soft metal, for selectively altering a configuration of elongate body 12 as desired during use.
- elongate body 12 is tapered toward first end 14 such that a first outer diameter of first end 14 is less than a second outer diameter of second end 16 . In another embodiment, elongate body 12 is tapered toward second end 16 such that the first outer diameter of first end 14 is greater than the second outer diameter of second end 16 . However, in some embodiments, elongate body 12 has a consistent diameter between first end 14 and second end 16 in an axial direction of elongate body 12 .
- elongate body 12 can be either solid or hollow depending on the application.
- elongate body 12 is made of a bendable or flexible metal or resilient material, such as aluminum, plastic, or polyurethane substance.
- An exemplary longitudinal dimension of elongate body 12 is approximately 4 feet or 48 inches, and an exemplary diameter of elongate body 12 is approximately 1 inch. Other suitable dimensions are also contemplated to suit the application.
- first end 14 of broom 10 is removably connected to a plurality of bristles 18 extending downwardly from an attachment mechanism 20 removably attached to first end 14 of elongate body 12 .
- bristles 18 can be directly attached to first end 14 of elongate body 12 with attachment mechanism 20 .
- a first longitudinal length L 1 of bristles 18 disposed near a first side 24 of attachment mechanism 20 is greater than a second longitudinal length L 2 of bristles 18 disposed near an opposite second side 26 of attachment mechanism 20 such that a longitudinal length of each bristle 18 is gradually increased toward first side 24 .
- first longitudinal length L 1 can be less than second longitudinal length L 2 .
- An exemplary length L 1 of bristles 18 is approximately 8 inches and an exemplary thickness of bristles 18 , as a whole, is approximately 2 inches.
- first longitudinal length L 1 can be substantially the same (e.g., identical) as second longitudinal length L 2 .
- the longitudinal length of each bristle 18 can be variable such that the longitudinal lengths of bristles 18 are irregular (e.g., as shown in FIG. 4 ).
- bristles 18 are made of resilient plastic or flexible fiber substances configured to clear snow, ice, or other debris from the surface, and to resist normal wear and tear. Other suitable materials, such as rubber, clothes, or threads, are also contemplated to suit different applications.
- attachment mechanism 20 includes an upper securing member 28 configured to be attached to first end 14 of elongate body 12 .
- upper securing member 28 can be disposed at an upper portion of attachment mechanism 20 .
- attachment mechanism 20 includes a lower securing member 30 configured to attach bristles 18 to a lower portion of attachment mechanism 20 .
- upper securing member 28 includes a threaded female section 32 configured to securely receive first end 14 (e.g., having a male end 48 shown in FIG. 3 ) of elongate body 12 .
- An exemplary first end 14 can be a one-inch screw-in section that is disposed at a substantially central region (e.g., at the center) of upper portion of attachment mechanism 20 .
- first end 14 of elongate body 12 is rotatably fastened to upper securing member 28 of attachment mechanism 20 for secure attachment.
- first end 14 of elongate body 12 is fixedly attached to attachment mechanism 20 in unitary form as a single piece without using upper securing member 28 .
- a fastener such as a screw
- Other suitable attachment methods such as adhesives or welding techniques, are also contemplated to suit different applications.
- opposite second end 16 of elongate body 12 is removably connected to a handle 22 .
- handle 22 is ergonomically designed and made of soft or bendable material, such as rubber or plastic, but other suitable substances, such as metals, can also be used to enhance comfortability during use.
- second end 16 of elongate body 12 is configured to be removably attached to handle 22 .
- handle 22 includes a cavity 34 configured to facilitate at least partial insertion of second end 16 of elongate body 12 .
- handle 22 includes a throughbore 34 ′ configured to facilitate slidable insertion of second end 16 of elongate body 12 to selectively adjust a desired location of handle 22 in an axial direction of elongate body 12 .
- An exemplary length of handle 22 is approximately 4-6 inches and an exemplary outer diameter of handle 22 is approximately 2 inches.
- An exemplary thickness of handle 22 is approximately one half (or 0.5) inch.
- reinforcer 36 configured to be removably attached to a rear side of attachment mechanism 20 such that reinforcer 36 covers substantially (e.g., greater than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90%) all of bristles 18 when viewed from the rear side of attachment mechanism 20 .
- Reinforcer 36 is configured to strengthen or reinforce bristles 18 attached to attachment mechanism 20 during use, and designed to break and/or scrape ice, snow, or other debris from the surfaces.
- reinforcer 36 is removably attached to the rear side of attachment mechanism 20 using one or more fasteners 42 .
- Other types of fasteners 42 such as hook-and-loop fasteners, are also contemplated.
- reinforcer 36 is fixedly attached to the rear side of attachment mechanism 20 in unitary form, e.g., using adhesives or welding techniques.
- reinforcer 36 has a bottom side 38 and a top side 40 .
- an upper periphery 44 of top side 40 of reinforcer 36 substantially (e.g., at least more than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90% of the reinforcer 36 ) follows a profile of the upper portion of attachment mechanism 20
- a lower periphery 46 of bottom side 38 of reinforcer 36 substantially (e.g., at least more than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90% of the reinforcer 36 ) follows a profile of a distal edge of bristles 18 attached to lower securing member 30 of attachment mechanism 20 .
- bottom side 38 of reinforcer 36 is used to break the ice accumulated on the surfaces under the chopping action and conveniently sweep the broken pieces of ice along with other debris from the surfaces using bristles 18 without having to change any tools.
- broom 10 can readily accommodate both snow and ice plow and cleaning utilities for the user.
- first vertical length L 3 of reinforcer 36 near first side 24 of attachment mechanism 20 is greater than a second vertical length L 4 of reinforcer 36 near second side 26 of attachment mechanism 20 such that a vertical length of reinforcer 36 is gradually increased toward first side 24 .
- first vertical length L 3 can be less than second vertical length L 4 .
- first vertical length L 3 can be substantially the same (e.g., identical) as second vertical length L 4 .
- the vertical length of reinforcer 36 near bottom side 38 of reinforcer 36 can be variable such that the vertical lengths of reinforcer 36 are irregular along lower periphery 46 of bottom side 38 .
- lower periphery 46 of bottom side 38 of reinforcer 36 can be zig-zagged, jagged, needle-pointed, or the like.
- reinforcer 36 can made of durable materials, such as metal, ceramic, plastic or fiber substances, configured to break and/or clear snow, ice, or other debris from the surface, and to resist normal wear and tear. Other suitable materials, such as stones or alloys, are also contemplated to suit different applications.
- an exemplary thickness of reinforcer 36 is up to approximately 1 inch
- an exemplary width of reinforcer 36 is approximately 8 inches
- an exemplary height of reinforcer 36 is approximately 8 inches.
- Other suitable dimensions are also contemplated to suit different configurations.
- Broom 10 ′ includes a detachable shovel 50 configured to be removably attached to second end 16 of elongate body 12 .
- shovel 50 is removably attached to second end 16 of elongate body 12 using one or more fasteners, such as fasteners 42 shown in FIG. 2 .
- fasteners 42 such as hook-and-loop fasteners, are also contemplated.
- shovel 50 is fixedly attached to second end 16 of elongate body 12 in unitary form, e.g., using adhesives or welding techniques.
- second end 16 of elongate body 12 is rotatably and detachably fastened to shovel 50 in a complimentary fashion.
- shovel 50 includes a threaded female section 52 configured to securely receive second end 16 of elongate body 12 .
- second end 16 of elongate body 12 is fixedly attached to shovel 50 in unitary form as a single piece.
- reinforcer 36 configured to be removably attached to second end 16 of elongate body 12 can be used. Attachment of reinforcer 36 to second end 16 of elongate body 12 can be achieved using any of the attachment methods or techniques described above, such as fasteners or adhesives.
- broom 10 ′′ includes a detachable reinforcer, which may also be referred to as a panel member 54 configured to be removably attached to the rear side of attachment mechanism 20 such that panel member 54 covers substantially (e.g., greater than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90%) all of bristles 18 when viewed from the rear side of attachment mechanism 20 ( FIG. 6 ).
- Attachment of panel member 54 to the rear side of attachment mechanism 20 can be achieved using any of the attachment methods or techniques described above, such as fasteners or adhesives.
- panel member 54 includes a scraper blade 56 disposed at a lower edge of panel member 54 .
- scraper blade 56 extends substantially (e.g., greater than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90%) a width of the lower edge of panel member 54 and is configured to strengthen or reinforce bristles 18 attached to attachment mechanism 20 .
- scraper blade 56 is made of one or more materials strong or hard enough to break and/or clear snow, ice, or other debris from the surface, and to resist normal wear and tear.
- a shape-holding rib 58 is provided closer to scraper blade 56 , and extends substantially (e.g., greater than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90%) the width of the lower edge of panel member 54 .
- Shape-holding rib 58 is configured to be resilient under the action of force applied to scraper blade 56 such that an original shape of panel member 54 is substantially maintained (e.g., at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90% of the scraper blade) during use.
- shape-holding rib 58 can be a creasing rib or strip.
- shape-holding rib 58 having a straight line is shown for illustration purposes, other suitable configurations of shape-holding rib 58 , such as arc or rippled formations, are also contemplated to suit different applications.
- FIG. 7 shows broom 10 ′′ having panel member 54 before assembly
- FIG. 8 shows broom 10 ′′ having panel member 54 after assembly.
- FIG. 8 when panel member 54 is attached to the rear side of attachment mechanism 20 , substantially (e.g., at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90%) all of bristles 18 are covered by panel member 54 .
- panel member 54 when viewed from a front side of attachment mechanism 20 , panel member 54 is substantially (e.g., at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90%) blocked by bristles 18 .
- features of panel member 54 of broom 10 ′′ can be combined with other brooms 10 and 10 ′ or vice versa, as desired.
- a combination of scraper blade 56 and shape-holding rib 58 is shown for illustration purposes, other arrangements including one or more features of brooms 10 , 10 ′ and 10 ′′ are also contemplated to suit different applications.
- FIG. 9 is a front view of a broom with a reinforcer, according to some examples.
- the broom e.g., broom 10
- the broom includes an attachment mechanism (e.g., attachment mechanism 20 ), a plurality of bristles (e.g., plurality of bristles 18 ) extending downwardly from the attachment mechanism, and a reinforcer (e.g., reinforcer 36 ) attached (e.g., removably) to a rear side of the attachment mechanism such that the reinforcer covers substantially (e.g., greater than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90%) all of the plurality of bristles when viewed from the rear side of attachment mechanism.
- an attachment mechanism e.g., attachment mechanism 20
- a plurality of bristles e.g., plurality of bristles 18
- a reinforcer e.g., reinforcer 36
- the reinforcer covers substantially (e.g., greater than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%,
- the reinforcer has a lower periphery of its bottom side that substantially (e.g., at least more than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90% of the reinforcer) follows a profile of a distal edge of the plurality of bristles.
- the lower edge of the plurality of bristles and/or of the reinforcer is slanted.
- FIG. 10 is a front view of a broom with a reinforcer, according to some examples.
- the broom 10 ′ includes an attachment mechanism 20 ′, a plurality of bristles 18 ′ extending downwardly from the attachment mechanism, and a reinforcer 36 ′ attached (e.g., removably) to a rear side of the attachment mechanism such that the reinforcer covers substantially (e.g., greater than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90%) all of the plurality of bristles when viewed from the rear side of attachment mechanism.
- the reinforcer 36 ′ has a lower periphery of its bottom side that substantially (e.g., at least more than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90% of the reinforcer) follows a profile of a distal edge of the plurality of bristles 18 ′.
- the lower edge of the plurality of bristles and/or of the reinforcer is flat.
- FIG. 11 is a rear view of a broom with a reinforcer, according to some examples.
- the broom of FIG. 11 may be the broom of FIG. 9 .
- the reinforcer when installed, covers substantially (e.g., greater than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90%) all of plurality of bristles when viewed from the rear side of attachment mechanism.
- FIG. 12 is a rear view of a broom with a reinforcer, according to some examples. the broom of FIG. 12 may be the broom of FIG. 10 .
- the reinforcer when installed, covers substantially (e.g., greater than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90%) all of plurality of bristles when viewed from the rear side of attachment mechanism.
- FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 show a broom 20 ′′ with a detached reinforcer 54 from a front view and a rear view respectively, according to some examples.
- the reinforcer 54 includes a scraper blade 56 at a distal edge and a shape-holding rib 58 near the scraper blade.
- the shape-holding rib 58 is recessed into a rear side of the reinforcer 54 .
- FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 show a broom 10 ′′ with a detached reinforcer 54 ′ from a front view and a rear view respectively, according to some examples.
- the reinforcer 54 ′ includes a scraper blade 56 ′ at a distal edge of the reinforcer.
- FIG. 17 shows a broom 10 ′′ with a detached reinforcer 54 ′′, according to some examples.
- the reinforcer 54 ′′ comprises one material throughout from a top edge to a distal edge.
- the material is a plastic, such as a compliant plastic.
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- The present disclosure generally relates to tools for clearing snow, ice, and other debris from surfaces, and more particularly to a broom with snow and ice plow and cleaning utilities.
- Conventional snow and ice brooms include bristles that closely contact surfaces of sidewalks, driveways, steps, and the like. The brooms with bristles provide sweeping capabilities. For example, the bristles are used to sweep snow or debris accumulated on the surfaces. However, the bristles are typically not well suited for clearing the ice or sticky debris that are at least partially attached to the surfaces. Often, a snow shovel having a blade is used to clear such ice or debris from the surfaces. For example, a leading edge of the blade closely contacts the surfaces to remove the ice or sticky debris by a scraping action.
- As such, the broom with bristles and the snow shovel with the blade are repeatedly and separately utilized to effectively remove the snow, ice, and other debris from the surfaces. In one example, when snow accumulates on the surfaces, certain areas can have ice formed on upper sides of the surfaces. To remove the ice, the blade is often used to break the ice under a chopping action. Then, a user switches to the broom to sweep the broken ice and snow using the bristles. Such repeated uses of the broom and snow shovel can cause increased operational time and costs. Further, repetitive lifting and changing of tools, such as between the broom and the snow shovel, can be undesirably laborious and agonizing to the user. Accordingly, there are opportunities to develop an improved broom that can accommodate both snow and ice plow and cleaning utilities.
- Advantages are achieved by the present disclosure which includes various broom embodiments for clearing a surface using a combination of bristles and a reinforcer or a panel member. In one embodiment, a broom for clearing a surface is provided, and includes an elongate body having a first end and an opposite second end, a plurality of bristles extending downwardly from an attachment mechanism removably attached to the first end of the elongate body, and a reinforcer configured to be removably attached to a rear side of the attachment mechanism such that the reinforcer covers substantially all of the plurality of bristles when viewed from the rear side of the attachment mechanism.
- In one example, the reinforcer is configured to reinforce the plurality of bristles attached to the attachment mechanism during user, and to break or scrap at least one of: ice, snow, and debris from the surface.
- In another example, the reinforcer has a bottom side and a top side, and a lower periphery of the bottom side of the reinforcer substantially follows a profile of a distal edge of the plurality of bristles.
- In one variation, an upper periphery of the top side of reinforcer substantially follows a profile of an upper portion of the attachment mechanism.
- In yet another example, the attachment mechanism includes an upper securing member configured to be attached to the first end of the elongate body.
- In still another example, the attachment mechanism includes a lower securing member configured to securely attach the plurality of bristles to the attachment mechanism.
- In a further example, the broom further includes a handle configured to be removably attached to the second end of the elongate body of the broom.
- In some examples, the reinforcer includes a scraper blade at a distal edge of the reinforcer, the scraper blade configured to clear the surface.
- In some examples, the reinforcer includes a shape-holding rib proximal to the scraper blade.
- In some examples, the shape-holding rib extends substantially the width of the distal edge of the reinforcer.
- In some examples, the shape-holding rib includes a creased rib.
- In some examples, the shape-holding rib is rippled.
- In some examples, the reinforcer is configured to be adhered to the attachment mechanism.
- In some examples, the reinforcer comprises at least one selected from a metal, a ceramic, a plastic, a fiber substance, a stone, and an alloy.
- In some examples, the elongate body has a circular cross-section, a hexagonal cross-section, an elliptical cross-section, or quadrilateral cross-section.
- In some examples, the elongate body is tapered toward the second end such that the first end has a first outer diameter greater than a second outer diameter of the second end.
- In some examples, the plurality of bristles has a tapered distal edge.
- In some examples, the broom further includes a shovel configured to be removably attached to the second end of the elongate body.
- In various embodiments, a method for assembling a broom for clearing a surface includes coupling an attachment mechanism to a first end of an elongate body such that the plurality of bristles extends downwardly and coupling a reinforcer to a rear side of the attachment mechanism such that the reinforcer covers substantially all of the plurality of bristles when viewed from the rear side of the attachment mechanism. In certain examples, coupling the reinforcer to the rear side of the attachment mechanism includes arranging a lower periphery of a bottom side of the reinforcer to substantially follow a profile of a distal edge of the plurality of bristles.
- In various embodiments, a reinforcer for a broom for clearing a surface includes a body having a top edge and a distal edge, and a scraper blade at the distal edge configured to clear a surface. In certain examples, the reinforcer is configured to be removably attached to a rear side of a broom having a plurality of bristles such that when coupled, the reinforcer covers substantially all of the plurality of bristles when viewed from the rear side of the broom and a lower periphery of the bottom edge of the reinforcer substantially follows a profile of a distal edge of the plurality of bristles.
- Additional features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the following detailed description of the illustrative embodiment exemplifying the best mode of carrying out the present disclosure as presently perceived.
- The embodiments will be more readily understood in view of the following description when accompanied by the below figures and wherein like reference numerals represent like elements, wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a front view of a first embodiment of a broom having a plurality of bristles and a reinforcer; -
FIG. 2 is a rear view of the broom ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a side view of the broom ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is a front view of a second embodiment of the broom having a detachable shovel; -
FIG. 5 is a rear view of a third embodiment of the broom featuring a detachable panel member; -
FIG. 6 is a rear view of the broom ofFIG. 5 ; -
FIG. 7 is a front view of the broom ofFIG. 5 before assembly; -
FIG. 8 is a front view of the broom ofFIG. 5 after assembly; -
FIG. 9 is a front view of a broom with a reinforcer; -
FIG. 10 is a front view of a broom with a reinforcer; -
FIG. 11 is a rear view of a broom with a reinforcer; -
FIG. 12 is a rear view of a broom with a reinforcer; -
FIG. 13 shows a broom with a detached reinforcer from a front view; -
FIG. 14 shows a broom with a detached reinforcer from a rear view; -
FIG. 15 shows a broom with a detached reinforcer from a front view; -
FIG. 16 shows a broom with a detached reinforcer from a rear view; and -
FIG. 17 shows a broom with a detached reinforcer. - Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views. Although the drawings represent embodiments of the present disclosure, the drawings are not necessarily to scale and certain features may be exaggerated in order to better illustrate and explain the present disclosure. The exemplifications set out herein illustrate an exemplary embodiment of the disclosure, in one form, and such exemplifications are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the disclosure in any manner.
- Embodiments of the present disclosure are described below by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings. Further, the following description is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the disclosure, its application, or uses.
- Referring now to
FIG. 1 , the present broom is generally designated 10, and is designed to provide an efficient way to clear a surface without having to repeatedly change tools for removing snow, ice, and other debris from the surface. More specifically,broom 10 includes anelongate body 12 having afirst end 14 and an oppositesecond end 16. In one embodiment,elongate body 12 has a cylindrical shape, but in other embodiments,elongate body 12 can have other suitable geometric shapes when viewed in cross-section, such as in hexagonal columns or elliptical-shaped poles. - Other cross-sectional shapes, such as square and other quadrilateral shapes, are contemplated to suit different applications. In another embodiment,
elongate body 12 can be at least partially curved or bent along its longitudinal axis for providing an enhanced ergonomic design. For example,elongate body 12 is made of a bendable material, such as rubber or soft metal, for selectively altering a configuration ofelongate body 12 as desired during use. - In one embodiment,
elongate body 12 is tapered towardfirst end 14 such that a first outer diameter offirst end 14 is less than a second outer diameter ofsecond end 16. In another embodiment,elongate body 12 is tapered towardsecond end 16 such that the first outer diameter offirst end 14 is greater than the second outer diameter ofsecond end 16. However, in some embodiments,elongate body 12 has a consistent diameter betweenfirst end 14 andsecond end 16 in an axial direction ofelongate body 12. - Further,
elongate body 12 can be either solid or hollow depending on the application. In one embodiment,elongate body 12 is made of a bendable or flexible metal or resilient material, such as aluminum, plastic, or polyurethane substance. An exemplary longitudinal dimension ofelongate body 12 is approximately 4 feet or 48 inches, and an exemplary diameter ofelongate body 12 is approximately 1 inch. Other suitable dimensions are also contemplated to suit the application. - In
FIG. 1 ,first end 14 ofbroom 10 is removably connected to a plurality ofbristles 18 extending downwardly from anattachment mechanism 20 removably attached tofirst end 14 ofelongate body 12. In another embodiment, bristles 18 can be directly attached tofirst end 14 ofelongate body 12 withattachment mechanism 20. In one embodiment, a first longitudinal length L1 ofbristles 18 disposed near afirst side 24 ofattachment mechanism 20 is greater than a second longitudinal length L2 ofbristles 18 disposed near an oppositesecond side 26 ofattachment mechanism 20 such that a longitudinal length of each bristle 18 is gradually increased towardfirst side 24. In another embodiment, first longitudinal length L1 can be less than second longitudinal length L2. An exemplary length L1 ofbristles 18 is approximately 8 inches and an exemplary thickness ofbristles 18, as a whole, is approximately 2 inches. - In yet another embodiment, first longitudinal length L1 can be substantially the same (e.g., identical) as second longitudinal length L2. In still another embodiment, the longitudinal length of each bristle 18 can be variable such that the longitudinal lengths of
bristles 18 are irregular (e.g., as shown inFIG. 4 ). In embodiments, bristles 18 are made of resilient plastic or flexible fiber substances configured to clear snow, ice, or other debris from the surface, and to resist normal wear and tear. Other suitable materials, such as rubber, clothes, or threads, are also contemplated to suit different applications. - Referring now to
FIGS. 1 and 3 ,attachment mechanism 20 includes an upper securingmember 28 configured to be attached tofirst end 14 ofelongate body 12. For example, upper securingmember 28 can be disposed at an upper portion ofattachment mechanism 20. Further,attachment mechanism 20 includes a lower securingmember 30 configured to attachbristles 18 to a lower portion ofattachment mechanism 20. In one embodiment, upper securingmember 28 includes a threadedfemale section 32 configured to securely receive first end 14 (e.g., having amale end 48 shown inFIG. 3 ) ofelongate body 12. - An exemplary
first end 14 can be a one-inch screw-in section that is disposed at a substantially central region (e.g., at the center) of upper portion ofattachment mechanism 20. In this configuration,first end 14 ofelongate body 12 is rotatably fastened to upper securingmember 28 ofattachment mechanism 20 for secure attachment. In other embodiments,first end 14 ofelongate body 12 is fixedly attached toattachment mechanism 20 in unitary form as a single piece without using upper securingmember 28. For example, a fastener, such as a screw, can be used to permanently attachfirst end 14 ofelongate body 12 toattachment mechanism 20. Other suitable attachment methods, such as adhesives or welding techniques, are also contemplated to suit different applications. - In
FIG. 1 , oppositesecond end 16 ofelongate body 12 is removably connected to ahandle 22. For comfortable manipulation ofbroom 10, handle 22 is ergonomically designed and made of soft or bendable material, such as rubber or plastic, but other suitable substances, such as metals, can also be used to enhance comfortability during use. In one embodiment,second end 16 ofelongate body 12 is configured to be removably attached to handle 22. For example, handle 22 includes acavity 34 configured to facilitate at least partial insertion ofsecond end 16 ofelongate body 12. In another embodiment, handle 22 includes athroughbore 34′ configured to facilitate slidable insertion ofsecond end 16 ofelongate body 12 to selectively adjust a desired location ofhandle 22 in an axial direction ofelongate body 12. An exemplary length ofhandle 22 is approximately 4-6 inches and an exemplary outer diameter ofhandle 22 is approximately 2 inches. An exemplary thickness ofhandle 22 is approximately one half (or 0.5) inch. - Referring now to
FIGS. 1 and 2 , also included inbroom 10 is areinforcer 36 configured to be removably attached to a rear side ofattachment mechanism 20 such thatreinforcer 36 covers substantially (e.g., greater than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90%) all ofbristles 18 when viewed from the rear side ofattachment mechanism 20.Reinforcer 36 is configured to strengthen or reinforcebristles 18 attached toattachment mechanism 20 during use, and designed to break and/or scrape ice, snow, or other debris from the surfaces. In one embodiment,reinforcer 36 is removably attached to the rear side ofattachment mechanism 20 using one ormore fasteners 42. Other types offasteners 42, such as hook-and-loop fasteners, are also contemplated. In another embodiment,reinforcer 36 is fixedly attached to the rear side ofattachment mechanism 20 in unitary form, e.g., using adhesives or welding techniques. - In one embodiment,
reinforcer 36 has abottom side 38 and atop side 40. As shown inFIG. 2 , anupper periphery 44 oftop side 40 ofreinforcer 36 substantially (e.g., at least more than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90% of the reinforcer 36) follows a profile of the upper portion ofattachment mechanism 20, and alower periphery 46 ofbottom side 38 ofreinforcer 36 substantially (e.g., at least more than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90% of the reinforcer 36) follows a profile of a distal edge ofbristles 18 attached to lower securingmember 30 ofattachment mechanism 20. For example,bottom side 38 ofreinforcer 36 is used to break the ice accumulated on the surfaces under the chopping action and conveniently sweep the broken pieces of ice along with other debris from thesurfaces using bristles 18 without having to change any tools. As such, it is advantageous thatbroom 10 can readily accommodate both snow and ice plow and cleaning utilities for the user. - More specifically, corresponding with longitudinal lengths of
bristles 18, a first vertical length L3 ofreinforcer 36 nearfirst side 24 ofattachment mechanism 20 is greater than a second vertical length L4 ofreinforcer 36 nearsecond side 26 ofattachment mechanism 20 such that a vertical length ofreinforcer 36 is gradually increased towardfirst side 24. In another embodiment, first vertical length L3 can be less than second vertical length L4. - In yet another embodiment, first vertical length L3 can be substantially the same (e.g., identical) as second vertical length L4. In still another embodiment, the vertical length of
reinforcer 36 nearbottom side 38 ofreinforcer 36 can be variable such that the vertical lengths ofreinforcer 36 are irregular alonglower periphery 46 ofbottom side 38. For example,lower periphery 46 ofbottom side 38 ofreinforcer 36 can be zig-zagged, jagged, needle-pointed, or the like. - Other suitable configurations for
lower periphery 46, such as a smooth edge and a continuous knife-edged end, are also contemplated to suit the application. In embodiments,reinforcer 36 can made of durable materials, such as metal, ceramic, plastic or fiber substances, configured to break and/or clear snow, ice, or other debris from the surface, and to resist normal wear and tear. Other suitable materials, such as stones or alloys, are also contemplated to suit different applications. In one embodiment, an exemplary thickness ofreinforcer 36 is up to approximately 1 inch, an exemplary width ofreinforcer 36 is approximately 8 inches, and an exemplary height ofreinforcer 36 is approximately 8 inches. Other suitable dimensions are also contemplated to suit different configurations. - Referring now to
FIGS. 1 and 4 , another embodiment ofbroom 10 is shown inFIG. 4 and generally designated 10′.Broom 10′ includes adetachable shovel 50 configured to be removably attached tosecond end 16 ofelongate body 12. Like reference numerals shown inFIG. 1 represent like elements shown inFIG. 4 . In one embodiment, shovel 50 is removably attached tosecond end 16 ofelongate body 12 using one or more fasteners, such asfasteners 42 shown inFIG. 2 . Other types offasteners 42, such as hook-and-loop fasteners, are also contemplated. In another embodiment, shovel 50 is fixedly attached tosecond end 16 ofelongate body 12 in unitary form, e.g., using adhesives or welding techniques. In yet another embodiment,second end 16 ofelongate body 12 is rotatably and detachably fastened to shovel 50 in a complimentary fashion. - For example, as with upper securing
member 28,shovel 50 includes a threadedfemale section 52 configured to securely receivesecond end 16 ofelongate body 12. In still another embodiment,second end 16 ofelongate body 12 is fixedly attached to shovel 50 in unitary form as a single piece. In another embodiment, in lieu ofshovel 50,reinforcer 36 configured to be removably attached tosecond end 16 ofelongate body 12 can be used. Attachment ofreinforcer 36 tosecond end 16 ofelongate body 12 can be achieved using any of the attachment methods or techniques described above, such as fasteners or adhesives. - Referring now to
FIGS. 5 and 6 , yet another embodiment ofbroom 10 is shown and generally designated 10″. As similarly withreinforcer 36 ofbroom 10,broom 10″ includes a detachable reinforcer, which may also be referred to as apanel member 54 configured to be removably attached to the rear side ofattachment mechanism 20 such thatpanel member 54 covers substantially (e.g., greater than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90%) all ofbristles 18 when viewed from the rear side of attachment mechanism 20 (FIG. 6 ). Attachment ofpanel member 54 to the rear side ofattachment mechanism 20 can be achieved using any of the attachment methods or techniques described above, such as fasteners or adhesives. - In one embodiment,
panel member 54 includes ascraper blade 56 disposed at a lower edge ofpanel member 54. In one example,scraper blade 56 extends substantially (e.g., greater than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90%) a width of the lower edge ofpanel member 54 and is configured to strengthen or reinforcebristles 18 attached toattachment mechanism 20. In another example,scraper blade 56 is made of one or more materials strong or hard enough to break and/or clear snow, ice, or other debris from the surface, and to resist normal wear and tear. - Another aspect of
panel member 54 is that a shape-holdingrib 58 is provided closer toscraper blade 56, and extends substantially (e.g., greater than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90%) the width of the lower edge ofpanel member 54. Shape-holdingrib 58 is configured to be resilient under the action of force applied toscraper blade 56 such that an original shape ofpanel member 54 is substantially maintained (e.g., at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90% of the scraper blade) during use. For example, shape-holdingrib 58 can be a creasing rib or strip. Although shape-holdingrib 58 having a straight line is shown for illustration purposes, other suitable configurations of shape-holdingrib 58, such as arc or rippled formations, are also contemplated to suit different applications. - Referring now to
FIGS. 7 and 8 ,FIG. 7 showsbroom 10″ havingpanel member 54 before assembly andFIG. 8 showsbroom 10″ havingpanel member 54 after assembly. As shown inFIG. 8 , whenpanel member 54 is attached to the rear side ofattachment mechanism 20, substantially (e.g., at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90%) all ofbristles 18 are covered bypanel member 54. As such, when viewed from a front side ofattachment mechanism 20,panel member 54 is substantially (e.g., at least 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90%) blocked bybristles 18. In other embodiments, features ofpanel member 54 ofbroom 10″ can be combined withother brooms scraper blade 56 and shape-holdingrib 58 is shown for illustration purposes, other arrangements including one or more features ofbrooms -
FIG. 9 is a front view of a broom with a reinforcer, according to some examples. As illustrated, the broom (e.g., broom 10) includes an attachment mechanism (e.g., attachment mechanism 20), a plurality of bristles (e.g., plurality of bristles 18) extending downwardly from the attachment mechanism, and a reinforcer (e.g., reinforcer 36) attached (e.g., removably) to a rear side of the attachment mechanism such that the reinforcer covers substantially (e.g., greater than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90%) all of the plurality of bristles when viewed from the rear side of attachment mechanism. In various examples, the reinforcer has a lower periphery of its bottom side that substantially (e.g., at least more than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90% of the reinforcer) follows a profile of a distal edge of the plurality of bristles. In certain examples, the lower edge of the plurality of bristles and/or of the reinforcer is slanted. -
FIG. 10 is a front view of a broom with a reinforcer, according to some examples. As illustrated, thebroom 10′ includes anattachment mechanism 20′, a plurality ofbristles 18′ extending downwardly from the attachment mechanism, and areinforcer 36′ attached (e.g., removably) to a rear side of the attachment mechanism such that the reinforcer covers substantially (e.g., greater than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90%) all of the plurality of bristles when viewed from the rear side of attachment mechanism. In various examples, thereinforcer 36′ has a lower periphery of its bottom side that substantially (e.g., at least more than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90% of the reinforcer) follows a profile of a distal edge of the plurality ofbristles 18′. In certain examples, the lower edge of the plurality of bristles and/or of the reinforcer is flat. -
FIG. 11 is a rear view of a broom with a reinforcer, according to some examples. the broom ofFIG. 11 may be the broom ofFIG. 9 . In some examples, the reinforcer, when installed, covers substantially (e.g., greater than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90%) all of plurality of bristles when viewed from the rear side of attachment mechanism.FIG. 12 is a rear view of a broom with a reinforcer, according to some examples. the broom ofFIG. 12 may be the broom ofFIG. 10 . In some examples, the reinforcer, when installed, covers substantially (e.g., greater than 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90%) all of plurality of bristles when viewed from the rear side of attachment mechanism. -
FIG. 13 andFIG. 14 show abroom 20″ with adetached reinforcer 54 from a front view and a rear view respectively, according to some examples. In various examples, thereinforcer 54 includes ascraper blade 56 at a distal edge and a shape-holdingrib 58 near the scraper blade. In certain examples, the shape-holdingrib 58 is recessed into a rear side of thereinforcer 54. -
FIG. 15 andFIG. 16 show abroom 10″ with adetached reinforcer 54′ from a front view and a rear view respectively, according to some examples. In various examples, thereinforcer 54′ includes ascraper blade 56′ at a distal edge of the reinforcer. -
FIG. 17 shows abroom 10″ with adetached reinforcer 54″, according to some examples. In various examples, thereinforcer 54″ comprises one material throughout from a top edge to a distal edge. For example, the material is a plastic, such as a compliant plastic. - The above detailed description and the examples described therein have been presented for the purposes of illustration and description only and not for limitation. For example, the operations described can be done in any suitable manner. It is therefore contemplated that the present embodiments cover any and all modifications, variations, or equivalents that fall within the scope of the basic underlying principles disclosed above and claimed herein.
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