WO1993026148A1 - Ameliorations apportees a des ustensiles de nettoyage - Google Patents

Ameliorations apportees a des ustensiles de nettoyage Download PDF

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WO1993026148A1
WO1993026148A1 PCT/AU1993/000287 AU9300287W WO9326148A1 WO 1993026148 A1 WO1993026148 A1 WO 1993026148A1 AU 9300287 W AU9300287 W AU 9300287W WO 9326148 A1 WO9326148 A1 WO 9326148A1
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squeegee
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Jacob Wilhelmus Erken
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Priority to AU42976/93A priority Critical patent/AU668185B2/en
Priority to JP6500966A priority patent/JPH08500493A/ja
Priority to EP93912437A priority patent/EP0655894B1/fr
Priority to DE69326249T priority patent/DE69326249T2/de
Publication of WO1993026148A1 publication Critical patent/WO1993026148A1/fr

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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
    • A47L1/00—Cleaning windows
    • A47L1/06—Hand implements
    • 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
    • A47L13/12—Implements with several different treating devices

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  • This invention relates to devices for use in wiping, painting, cleaning, or similar purposes, of substantially flat surfaces such as floors, walls and windows. It has particular advantages in relation to squeegees and devices comprising the combination of a squeegee and a scrubbing or washing device such as a sponge or brush but it is not limited to such devices. The general applicability of devices comprising the present invention will be readily apparent to a skilled addressee.
  • a squeegee, cleaning pad, brush, mop, paint applicator or similar article to be used on a substantially planar surface said device having a handle pivotally connected to a head holding a cleaning, liquid applying, rubbing or scraping component, said pivot being located and orientated so as to allow ready control of orientation of the head of the article during use.
  • the present invention can be said to consist in a squeegee, liquid applicator or like device for use on a substantially planar surface, a handle extending from a point substantially central of a head holding a squeegee blade, pad, brush or the like, and a pivotal connection between the handle and the head, said pivotal connection being about an axis wherein the included angle between said axis and the longitudinal axis of the handle is such that the motion of the head of the device is readily controllable by movement of the handle during use.
  • the pivotal axis of the pivotal connection intersects the surface being swept by the squeegee blade, pad, brush or the like during normal use, that intersection being between the pivot and a user holding the handle.
  • the handle is adapted to receive a handle extension attachable to the handle in a torque transmitting arrangement.
  • a squeegee blade is attached to the head which includes a cleaning or wiping component positioned so that the component and the squeegee blade can operate simultaneously on the one flat surface, the squeegee blade trailing the cleaning component during normal use .
  • a device of the present invention comprises a squeegee blade and brush or wiping pad as described in the further embodiment but where the squeegee blade is reversible (about the pivot) or retractable relative to the plane of the brush or pad so that the brush or pad can be used without an associated squeegee action.
  • a device of the present invention in operation, and with the handle extending at a substantially constant angle relative to the plane of the surface, function so that any change in orientation of the squeegee will result in, or depend upon, a rotation or twisting of the handle.
  • the squeegee can be led in a side to side sweep at the end of which it can be swung around 180 in order to commence a second sweep parallel to, but in the opposite direction to, the previous sweep, by allowing or effecting a substantial twist in the handle but while maintaining the handle at a substantially constant angle to the plane of the surface.
  • Fig. 1 is a side view of an embodiment of the invention
  • Fig. 2 is the same view as Fig. 1 with the squeegee holder and blade reversed;
  • Fig. 3 is a rear view of the device of Fig. 1 with the cleaning component omitted;
  • Fig. 4 is the section view IV-IV of Fig. 3;
  • Fig. 5 is the section view V-V of Fig. 3;
  • Fig. 6a is the section view VI-VI of Fig. 3;
  • Fig. 6b is the section view VI-VI of Fig. 3 with the squeegee blade reversed;
  • Fig. 7 is a side elevation of the handle of the device of Fig. 1;
  • Fig. 8 is an underside view of the handle of Fig. 7;
  • Fig. 9 is a front elevation of the handle of Figs. 7 and 8;
  • Fig. 10 is a plan view of the body of the device of Fig. 1.
  • Best Mode A squeegee blade 1 includes an enlarged end 2 and contacts surface 16 at line 3 when at rest.
  • the enlarged end 2 can be fitted into, and retained in, a complementary channel 4 which is an integral part of head 5.
  • a cleaning element or component 7 Attachable to an underside of a portion of the brush holder body 6 is a cleaning element or component 7 which is preferably constructed in a similar way to a carpet material in that it comprises a large number of soft filaments extending out perpendicularly from a base material.
  • a flange 8 extends generally upwardly from a top portion of the body 6 proximate the channel 4 and includes a through hole 9. The through hole 9 is substantially at right angles to the contact line 3.
  • a handle 10 is provided in order to control the movement of the squeegee device during use, or to accept a handle extension inserted telescopically into opening 11 of the handle 10.
  • One end of the handle 10 includes a nose piece 12 and a bolt 13 passes through the handle 10 to pivotally attach handle 10 to the body 6 via the flange 8.
  • the bolt 13 is at an angle of 52 relative to the longitudinal axis 14 of the handle 10 which angle is desirably substantially greater than 0 but substantially less than 90 . Because of the angle of the bolt 13 (pivot axis) relative to the longitudinal axis 14 of the handle 10, a change in any one of the orientation of the contact line 3 with the plane of the surface 16 being cleaned, the angle of the longitudinal axis 14 relative to the plane of the surface 16 being cleaned, and the angular orientation or yaw and roll motion 15 of the handle 10 will likely be accompanied by a change in at least one other of those three parameters.
  • handle 12 The contact between handle 12 and flange 8 when handle 12 is pivoted to an extreme limit relative to flange 8 about bolt 13 enables handle 8 to impart a yawing moment to blade 1. In this way pivoting of handle 12 causes body 6 and blade 1 to yaw in relation to the longitudinal axis of handle 12.
  • the plan view of body 6 of the device is of a general deltoid or trapezium shape with two parallel sides and two oppositely inclined ends.
  • the inclined ends being inwardly inclined towards the axis of handle 10 when in its central position to facilitate use of the body 6 by enabling the body 6 to be more easily worked into the corner of a window or surface to be swept.
  • the blade holder body of head 5 has been reversed by rotating about bolt 13 so that squeegee blade 1 is removed from contact to enable brush or pad 7 to clean the surface without the associated squeegee action.
  • the pad 7 is preferably formed from a piece of carpet or similar material but it may be a brush or piece of sponge or any other suitable material.

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  • Cleaning Implements For Floors, Carpets, Furniture, Walls, And The Like (AREA)
  • Treatment Of Fiber Materials (AREA)

Abstract

Un balai, un applicateur de liquide ou un dispositif similaire possède un manche (10) fixé de manière pivotante sur une tête (5). Cette tête (5) comporte une lame de racloir (1) et/ou un élément de nettoyage (6, 7) qui peut pivoter par rapport au manche (10) dans un plan (3) incliné, vers le sommet du manche de la poignée (10) lorsqu'on utilise le dispositif. Le mouvement de la tête (5) est rapidement réalisable par rotation ou torsion du manche (10), du fait que celle-ci suit un mouvement en forme de 'S'.
PCT/AU1993/000287 1992-06-16 1993-06-16 Ameliorations apportees a des ustensiles de nettoyage WO1993026148A1 (fr)

Priority Applications (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AU42976/93A AU668185B2 (en) 1992-06-16 1993-06-16 Improvements in wiping devices
JP6500966A JPH08500493A (ja) 1992-06-16 1993-06-16 ぬぐい取り装置の改良
EP93912437A EP0655894B1 (fr) 1992-06-16 1993-06-16 Ameliorations apportees a des ustensiles de nettoyage
DE69326249T DE69326249T2 (de) 1992-06-16 1993-06-16 Wischer

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AUPL298292 1992-06-16
AUPL2982 1992-06-16

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JP (1) JPH08500493A (fr)
CA (1) CA2138144A1 (fr)
DE (1) DE69326249T2 (fr)
ES (1) ES2139008T3 (fr)
WO (1) WO1993026148A1 (fr)

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WO1995026672A1 (fr) * 1994-04-02 1995-10-12 Teforma Gmbh Outil d'essuyage
WO1995029828A1 (fr) * 1994-04-29 1995-11-09 Harald Bohnenberg Dispositif de nettoyage de surfaces concaves
US5765478A (en) * 1997-03-28 1998-06-16 Massey; Eddie S. Method and device for painting without the use of hands or arms
WO2023023820A1 (fr) * 2021-08-25 2023-03-02 Health And Balance Pty Ltd Balai à franges, raclette, seau et composants associés

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CN208598297U (zh) * 2017-01-26 2019-03-15 深圳洛克时代科技有限公司 智能清洁设备

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FR756243A (fr) * 1933-05-29 1933-12-06 Balai à double lame flexible
AU7337A (en) * 1937-01-07 1938-01-20 William Clark Arthur Improved mop frame
FR1307919A (fr) * 1961-03-28 1962-11-03 Rabot lave-glace
DE1934380A1 (de) * 1968-07-10 1970-01-22 Agrimi Geb Miani Reinigungsgeraet,besonders geeignet fuer die Reinigung von Fensterscheiben,Glaswaenden,Fussboeden u.dgl.
GB1471448A (en) * 1975-04-29 1977-04-27 Columbia Precision Prod Ltd Window cleaning tool
US4124915A (en) * 1977-08-15 1978-11-14 S/V Tool Company, Inc. Combination scraper and squeegee
EP0074525A1 (fr) * 1981-09-14 1983-03-23 LEIFHEIT Aktiengesellschaft Instrument de nettoyage plurifonctionnel
GB2172836A (en) * 1985-03-19 1986-10-01 Scot Young Serv Syst Ltd Cleaning appliance
EP0263456A1 (fr) * 1986-10-07 1988-04-13 Manfred Klotz Appareil manuel de nettoyage de surfaces planes, notamment pour des vitres
DE3823456C1 (en) * 1988-07-11 1989-07-27 Henkel Kgaa, 4000 Duesseldorf, De Floor-wiping implement
WO1989010721A1 (fr) * 1988-05-06 1989-11-16 Mark Anthony Murphy Dispositif ameliore pour le nettoyage de surfaces
WO1992019142A1 (fr) * 1991-04-24 1992-11-12 Rolf Stranders Dispositif de nettoyage des surfaces internes du pare-brise et de la vitre arriere des voitures

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AU2341153A (en) * 1954-07-22 Window-cleaning device
FR756243A (fr) * 1933-05-29 1933-12-06 Balai à double lame flexible
AU7337A (en) * 1937-01-07 1938-01-20 William Clark Arthur Improved mop frame
FR1307919A (fr) * 1961-03-28 1962-11-03 Rabot lave-glace
DE1934380A1 (de) * 1968-07-10 1970-01-22 Agrimi Geb Miani Reinigungsgeraet,besonders geeignet fuer die Reinigung von Fensterscheiben,Glaswaenden,Fussboeden u.dgl.
GB1471448A (en) * 1975-04-29 1977-04-27 Columbia Precision Prod Ltd Window cleaning tool
US4124915A (en) * 1977-08-15 1978-11-14 S/V Tool Company, Inc. Combination scraper and squeegee
EP0074525A1 (fr) * 1981-09-14 1983-03-23 LEIFHEIT Aktiengesellschaft Instrument de nettoyage plurifonctionnel
GB2172836A (en) * 1985-03-19 1986-10-01 Scot Young Serv Syst Ltd Cleaning appliance
EP0263456A1 (fr) * 1986-10-07 1988-04-13 Manfred Klotz Appareil manuel de nettoyage de surfaces planes, notamment pour des vitres
WO1989010721A1 (fr) * 1988-05-06 1989-11-16 Mark Anthony Murphy Dispositif ameliore pour le nettoyage de surfaces
DE3823456C1 (en) * 1988-07-11 1989-07-27 Henkel Kgaa, 4000 Duesseldorf, De Floor-wiping implement
WO1992019142A1 (fr) * 1991-04-24 1992-11-12 Rolf Stranders Dispositif de nettoyage des surfaces internes du pare-brise et de la vitre arriere des voitures

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Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1995026672A1 (fr) * 1994-04-02 1995-10-12 Teforma Gmbh Outil d'essuyage
WO1995029828A1 (fr) * 1994-04-29 1995-11-09 Harald Bohnenberg Dispositif de nettoyage de surfaces concaves
US5765478A (en) * 1997-03-28 1998-06-16 Massey; Eddie S. Method and device for painting without the use of hands or arms
WO2023023820A1 (fr) * 2021-08-25 2023-03-02 Health And Balance Pty Ltd Balai à franges, raclette, seau et composants associés

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JPH08500493A (ja) 1996-01-23
EP0655894A1 (fr) 1995-06-07
ES2139008T3 (es) 2000-02-01
EP0655894A4 (fr) 1995-07-19
EP0655894B1 (fr) 1999-09-01
CA2138144A1 (fr) 1993-12-23
DE69326249T2 (de) 2000-05-11
DE69326249D1 (de) 1999-10-07

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