WO2020109644A1 - Multi-functional cleaning accessory that can be fitted into the handles of cleaning utensils, kit comprising same and handle coupled to same - Google Patents

Multi-functional cleaning accessory that can be fitted into the handles of cleaning utensils, kit comprising same and handle coupled to same Download PDF

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WO2020109644A1
WO2020109644A1 PCT/ES2019/070817 ES2019070817W WO2020109644A1 WO 2020109644 A1 WO2020109644 A1 WO 2020109644A1 ES 2019070817 W ES2019070817 W ES 2019070817W WO 2020109644 A1 WO2020109644 A1 WO 2020109644A1
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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
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  • the object of the present invention is a novel multifunctional cleaning accessory that can be fitted to the handle on top of cleaning utensils, such as mops, brooms, mops or the like.
  • the invention comprises a spongy body, padded or made of an elastic or deformable material, with a cylindrical cavity, at one of its ends, in which the upper end of a handle of a cleaning utensil is inserted.
  • This accessory allows the user to clean different surfaces (ceilings, corners, glass, etc ...) and, at the same time, provides protection for their hands, preventing possible hardness from being generated due to prolonged use during cleaning operations. Likewise, it works as a support point against vertical surfaces such as walls and walls while the cleaning utensil is not used. In addition, it protects the surfaces from possible scratches and blows, which may be caused by the fall of the cleaning utensil.
  • the handles of these utensils are usually made of materials (wood, plastic, aluminum, etc ...) that do not provide the user with protection in their hands. This means that hardness can be generated after prolonged use.
  • the aforementioned materials do not have damping properties, when the user places the mop, mop, or broom, or the like, against a surface while the utensil is not being used, there is a risk that, when sliding, it will generate scratches on the wall or hitting delicate surfaces when falling.
  • the present invention solves the problems described above, thanks to a novel accessory, which fits into the handle of cleaning utensils, providing them with complete multifunctionality.
  • this accessory compared to those known in the state of the art, the following can be mentioned:
  • Delicate surfaces (walls, floors, etc 7) that may be scratched or knocked due to falling broom, mop or mop, or the like are protected.
  • the number of utensils necessary to clean the home is decreased.
  • a universal, interchangeable and easy-to-clean material accessory is provided.
  • This accessory is manufactured with low-cost materials, a simple design and a universal built-in system for all handles of cleaning utensils (brooms, mops, mops, etc ).
  • Body made of spongy material, padded or made of an elastic or deformable material
  • It is a sponge or similar, preferably designed in the form of a drop of water (a cone with a half-sphere base), where a cavity is located in the area with the smallest radius or bottom end. It can also adapt other shapes, for example conical shapes and be made of a deformable material, silicone type.
  • It is a hollow cylinder which is located inside the cavity of the sponge or the like, where the upper end is sealed or closed and the lower end, which is oriented towards the opening of the cavity, is open.
  • both the body of spongy material, padded or made of an elastic or deformable material, such as the bushing, can be identified with a female configuration. Consequently, the upper part of the handle of the cleaning utensil is identified with a male configuration, since it is the element that is inserted into the cavity of the cleaning accessory object of the present invention.
  • the user takes the cleaning utensil handle (broom, mop, mop, etc ...) with one hand and the accessory with the other.
  • the user then inserts the top of the handle into the cavity, which is located at the bottom of the accessory, and the user applies pressure to the accessory in the direction of the handle until the handle contacts the sealed area or the cap closed as a stop, inside the sponge or the like. Thanks to its design, the handle will not contact the upper end of the sponge, pad or elastic or deformable material.
  • the user has a multifunctional cleaning device, which he can use to clean different surfaces, while his hands are protected, as well as delicate surfaces, in case of support or fall of the mop, mop, broom or the like, on the themselves.
  • the user takes the handle of the utensil and the accessory again and, applying pressure contrary to the direction of the handle, releases the accessory.
  • the accessory can then be sanitized by the user by, for example, washing and reusing it or another cleaning device (broom, mop, mop, etc ).
  • Fig. 1 shows a cross-sectional perspective of the accessory where the cavity is identified, the bushing inside, as well as a handle embedded in it.
  • Fig. 2 shows a handle of a cleaning utensil in which an embodiment of the cleaning device of the invention has been embedded in its upper distal end and in which two handles are attached, for gripping and handling the cleaning utensil. by a user.
  • Fig. 3 shows a cross section of an embodiment of the cleaning device of the invention, embedded in the upper distal end of the handle of the cleaning tool and a handle attached to said handle.
  • Fig. 1 represents a body of spongy or padded material (1) with a cavity (3) which has inside a bush (2) sealed or closed by the upper end (2b), in which it can be inserted the upper part of a handle of a cleaning utensil (mop, mop, broom, etc ).
  • This bushing (2) on its internal surface, can be smooth or present a threaded profile that allows the upper part of the handle of the cleaning tool to be coupled by screwing, for which said handle would have a complementary thread profile.
  • the bushing (2) is made of an elastic material that allows it to deform to adapt to different thicknesses of the handle.
  • the accessory is provided in the form of a kit with several bushings (2) with the same external diameter, which allows their introduction into the sponge part or the like, but with different internal diameters, which allows their attach to mop handles, brooms, mops or similar, of different thicknesses.
  • the accessory may be made of another padded material similar to a spongy material or to an elastic or deformable material, such as rubber, rubber, fabric, silicone, etc., of a certain thickness, which provides the accessory the same multifunctionality: comfort in the hands, avoid bumps and scratches on the surfaces when supporting it, or when it falls accidentally and that allows the cleaning of surfaces such as corners, ceilings, glass, etc ... for which the mop, mop, broom or similar, it is not prepared by itself.
  • the body of spongy material, padded or made of an elastic or deformable material (1) is already marketed attached to a handle, which when being embedded, screwed or coupled to mop heads or mops, brushes of broom, or the like, forms a multifunctional cleaning device, which cleans multiple surfaces, protects hands from the generation of possible hardness and protects surfaces from scratches or blows that may be caused by the utensil falling, or when supported , while not in use.
  • the upper part of the handle (4) of the broom, mop, mop or the like is first inserted into the cavity (3) and pressure is exerted on the handle or screwed in, until the top of the handle to be inserted into the socket
  • the cleaning device has been attached to its corresponding handle. At the end of cleaning, the accessory can be washed independently of the used cleaning utensil and then be reused in the same or another utensil.
  • the cleaning device has a conical shape (1), more preferably, the upper end (7) of said cone is smooth, to be able to tackle the cleaning of hard-to-reach corners.
  • said conical-shaped cleaning device has a smooth upper part and a series of radial fins (8) depart from it, which configure the cone structure in its lower part, in a number of at least 12 radial fins, to improve the cleaning of areas of difficult access, type holes and cavities.
  • said cleaning device is made of silicone.
  • the cavity (3) has an internal rib crown that allows adapting the device to different forms of handles or stops (5) already arranged on said handles of commercial cleaning utensils. In this way the cleaning device of the invention can be attached to any type of cleaning utensil handles on the market.
  • Another embodiment of the invention consists of a kit comprising a handle insertable in a cleaning utensil (broom, mop or the like), a cleaning device according to the invention and, at least one and preferably 2, gripping devices (6, 6 ' ) of the cleaning device handle.
  • a cleaning utensil carpet, mop or the like
  • said gripping devices (6, 6 ' ) are also made of silicone.
  • said gripping devices (6, 6 ' ) have a longitudinal slit and are made of a material with a certain elasticity or deformability, such as silicone itself, so that they can be attached to the handle of the cleaning utensil simply by exerting a certain pressure through the slit on said handle.
  • the gripping devices are coupled to the hand, as a pincer, due to the pressure exerted through the slit provided in the gripping devices and recover their usual shape once the pressure ceases and they are coupled around the handle.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a multi-functional cleaning accessory that can be fitted into the handles of cleaning utensils, a kit comprising same and a handle coupled to same, wherein the accessory comprises a body, which is sponge-like, padded or made of an elastic or deformable material, having a cylindrical cavity at the lower end into which either a cylinder for adapting the coupling to a cleaning utensil handle is inserted or the upper end of a cleaning utensil handle is inserted directly. The invention also relates to a handle of a cleaning utensil accommodating the cleaning accessory according to the invention, and one or two grips for protecting the hands, as well as a kit including said cleaning accessory and a set of sleeves of different diameters for facilitating insertion into the handles of different cleaning utensils.

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ACCESORIO DE LIMPIEZA MULTIFUNCIONAL ENCASTRABLE EN MANGOS DE UTENSILIOS DE LIMPIEZA, KIT QUE LO CONTIENE Y MANGO ACOPLADO AL MISMO BUILT-IN MULTIFUNCTIONAL CLEANING ACCESSORY IN CLEANING UTENSIL HANDLES, KIT CONTAINING IT AND HANDLE COUPLED TO THE SAME
OBJETO DE LA INVENCIÓN OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
El objeto de la presente invención es un novedoso accesorio de limpieza multifuncional encastrable al mango en la parte superior de utensilios de limpieza, tipo fregonas, escobas, mopas o similar. La invención comprende un cuerpo esponjoso, almohadillado o hecho de un material elástico o deformable, con una cavidad cilindrica, en uno de sus extremos, en la cual se inserta el extremo superior de un mango de un utensilio de limpieza. Este accesorio permite al usuario limpiar diferentes superficies (techos, esquinas, cristales, etc... ) y, al mismo tiempo, proporciona protección a sus manos, previniendo que se generen posibles durezas debido al uso prolongado durante las operaciones de limpieza. Así mismo, funciona como punto de apoyo contra superficies verticales como muros y paredes mientras el utensilio de limpieza no es utilizado. Además, protege las superficies de posibles rayaduras y golpes, que puedan ser causados por la caída del utensilio de limpieza. The object of the present invention is a novel multifunctional cleaning accessory that can be fitted to the handle on top of cleaning utensils, such as mops, brooms, mops or the like. The invention comprises a spongy body, padded or made of an elastic or deformable material, with a cylindrical cavity, at one of its ends, in which the upper end of a handle of a cleaning utensil is inserted. This accessory allows the user to clean different surfaces (ceilings, corners, glass, etc ...) and, at the same time, provides protection for their hands, preventing possible hardness from being generated due to prolonged use during cleaning operations. Likewise, it works as a support point against vertical surfaces such as walls and walls while the cleaning utensil is not used. In addition, it protects the surfaces from possible scratches and blows, which may be caused by the fall of the cleaning utensil.
ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIÓN BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Actualmente, es necesario tener múltiples utensilios para realizar la limpieza del hogar. Por lo general, los mangos de estos utensilios (fregonas, escobas, mopas, etc...) suelen estar fabricados con materiales (madera, plástico, aluminio, etc... ) que no le proporcionan al usuario protección en sus manos. Esto hace que puedan generarse durezas, tras un uso prolongado. Además, debido a que los materiales anteriormente mencionados tampoco poseen propiedades amortiguadoras, cuando el usuario posa la fregona, mopa, o escoba, o similares, contra una superficie mientras el utensilio no está siendo utilizado, surge el riesgo de que, al deslizarse, genere rayaduras en la pared o golpee en superficies delicadas, al caerse. Currently, it is necessary to have multiple utensils to clean the home. In general, the handles of these utensils (mops, brooms, mops, etc ...) are usually made of materials (wood, plastic, aluminum, etc ...) that do not provide the user with protection in their hands. This means that hardness can be generated after prolonged use. In addition, since the aforementioned materials do not have damping properties, when the user places the mop, mop, or broom, or the like, against a surface while the utensil is not being used, there is a risk that, when sliding, it will generate scratches on the wall or hitting delicate surfaces when falling.
Existen accesorios que, al ser encastrados en los mangos de utensilios de limpieza, les proporcionan una cierta multifuncionalidad, pero resuelven parcialmente los problemas anteriormente enumerados; o bien tienen un diseño que pueda brindar protección a las manos de los usuarios para evitar generar durezas, o bien no son fabricados con materiales que puedan prevenir golpes o rayaduras en las superficies, en caso de la caída de la fregona, mopa o escoba, o similar, o de apoyo de la misma sobre dichas superficies delicadas, mientras la fregona, mopa o escoba, o similar, no se utiliza. También, hay otros dispositivos los cuales tienen un diseño que evita que se generen durezas en las manos del usuario y/o son fabricados con materiales con propiedades amortiguadoras que previenen golpes y rayaduras, pero no proporcionan multifuncionalidad completa al no servir como accesorio de limpieza de superficies tales como techos, cristales, esquinas, etc... y provocan que el usuario deba tener un mayor número de dispositivos para realizar la limpieza del hogar. There are accessories that, when embedded in the handles of cleaning utensils, provide them with a certain multifunctionality, but partially solve the problems listed above; either they have a design that can provide protection to the user's hands to avoid generating hardness, or they are not made of materials that can prevent blows or scratches on the surfaces, in the event of the mop, mop or broom falling, or the like, or to support it on said delicate surfaces, while the mop, mop or broom, or the like, is not used. Also, there are other devices which have a design that prevents hardness from being generated in the user's hands and / or are Manufactured with materials with damping properties that prevent bumps and scratches, but do not provide complete multifunctionality by not serving as a cleaning accessory for surfaces such as ceilings, glass, corners, etc ... and cause the user to have a greater number of devices to perform household cleaning.
En definitiva, se plantea la necesidad de un accesorio que proporcione al usuario la ventaja de una multifuncionalidad completa al utilizar utensilios de limpieza (mopas, escobas, fregonas, etc... ) en superficies para las que dichas fregonas, mopas, escobas o similares, no están especialmente preparadas para ser utilizadas (techos, esquinas cristales, etc... ); que tenga función de apoyo contra superficies como paredes y ; que esté fabricado con un material que proporcione protección a las manos del usuario, para prevenir la generación de posibles durezas y en caso de apoyo o caída de la mopa, fregona, escoba o similares, para evitar rayaduras y golpes en las superficies. Además, debe de tener un diseño que le permita acoplarse a diferentes utensilios de limpieza con mango y que, al estar separado de los mismos, pueda ser lavado para que, al ser reutilizado en diferentes dispositivos de limpieza, esté higienizado. In short, the need arises for an accessory that provides the user with the advantage of complete multifunctionality when using cleaning utensils (mops, brooms, mops, etc ...) on surfaces for which said mops, mops, brooms or similar , they are not specially prepared to be used (ceilings, glass corners, etc ...); that has a support function against surfaces such as walls and; It is made of a material that provides protection to the user's hands, to prevent the generation of possible hardness and in case of support or fall of the mop, mop, broom or the like, to avoid scratches and blows on the surfaces. In addition, it must have a design that allows it to be attached to different cleaning utensils with handles and that, being separated from them, can be washed so that, when reused in different cleaning devices, it is sanitized.
DESCRIPCIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓN DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
La presente invención resuelve los problemas descritos anteriormente, gracias a un novedoso accesorio, el cual se encastra en el mango de los utensilios de limpieza, proporcionándoles multifuncionalidad completa. Entre las ventajas aportadas por este accesorio, en comparación con los conocidos en el estado de la técnica, se pueden mencionar las siguientes: The present invention solves the problems described above, thanks to a novel accessory, which fits into the handle of cleaning utensils, providing them with complete multifunctionality. Among the advantages provided by this accessory, compared to those known in the state of the art, the following can be mentioned:
Se protegen las manos del usuario y se evita la generación de posibles durezas. Se protegen las superficies delicadas (paredes, suelos, etc... ) que puedan rayarse o golpearse debido a la caída de la escoba, mopa o fregona, o similares.The user's hands are protected and the generation of possible hardness is avoided. Delicate surfaces (walls, floors, etc ...) that may be scratched or knocked due to falling broom, mop or mop, or the like are protected.
Se proporciona multifuncionalidad completa a un utensilio de limpieza, permitiéndole limpiar múltiples superficies tales como techos, esquinas, cristales, etc.... Complete multifunctionality is provided to a cleaning utensil, allowing it to clean multiple surfaces such as ceilings, corners, glass, etc ...
Se disminuye el número de utensilios necesarios para realizar la limpieza del hogar. The number of utensils necessary to clean the home is decreased.
Se agiliza la manera de trabajar y disminuye el tiempo en la tarea. The way of working is streamlined and the time on the task is reduced.
Se proporciona un accesorio universal, intercambiable y con un material fácil de limpiar. Este accesorio se fabrica con materiales de bajo coste, un diseño simple y con un sistema encastrable universal para todos los mangos de los utensilios de limpieza (escobas, mopas, fregonas, etc... ). A universal, interchangeable and easy-to-clean material accessory is provided. This accessory is manufactured with low-cost materials, a simple design and a universal built-in system for all handles of cleaning utensils (brooms, mops, mops, etc ...).
A continuación, se describe cada uno de los elementos del accesorio con mayor detalle: Each of the elements of the accessory is described in greater detail below:
Cuerpo de material esponjoso, almohadillado o hecho de un material elástico o deformable Body made of spongy material, padded or made of an elastic or deformable material
Se trata de una esponja o similar diseñada preferentemente en forma de gota de agua (un cono con base de media esfera), donde en la zona de menor radio o extremo inferior, se encuentra una cavidad y en su interior un casquillo. También puede adaptar otras formas, por ejemplo formas cónicas y estar fabricado en un material deformable, tipo silicona. It is a sponge or similar, preferably designed in the form of a drop of water (a cone with a half-sphere base), where a cavity is located in the area with the smallest radius or bottom end. It can also adapt other shapes, for example conical shapes and be made of a deformable material, silicone type.
El casquillo Cap
Se trata de un cilindro hueco el cual se encuentra dentro de la cavidad de la esponja o similar, donde el extremo superior está sellado o cerrado y el extremo inferior, el cual está orientado hacia la de apertura de la cavidad, está abierto. Disponiéndose así un espacio interno en el cuerpo esponjoso o almohadillado donde la parte superior del mango del utensilio de limpieza puede ser introducido. It is a hollow cylinder which is located inside the cavity of the sponge or the like, where the upper end is sealed or closed and the lower end, which is oriented towards the opening of the cavity, is open. Thus providing an internal space in the spongy or padded body where the upper part of the handle of the cleaning utensil can be inserted.
Nótese que se pueden identificar, en términos de mecanismo de encastre, tanto al cuerpo de material esponjoso, almohadillado o hecho de un material elástico o deformable, como el casquillo, con una configuración hembra. En consecuencia, la parte superior del mango del utensilio de limpieza es identificado con una configuración macho, ya que, es el elemento que se introduce en la cavidad del accesorio de limpieza objeto de la presente invención. Note that, in terms of the latching mechanism, both the body of spongy material, padded or made of an elastic or deformable material, such as the bushing, can be identified with a female configuration. Consequently, the upper part of the handle of the cleaning utensil is identified with a male configuration, since it is the element that is inserted into the cavity of the cleaning accessory object of the present invention.
Para poder utilizar este accesorio de limpieza, el usuario toma con una mano el mango del utensilio de limpieza (escoba, fregona, mopa, etc... ) y con la otra el accesorio. A continuación, el usuario inserta la parte superior del mango en la cavidad, la cual se encuentra en la parte inferior del accesorio y el usuario aplica presión en el accesorio a favor de la dirección del mango hasta que éste haga contacto con la zona sellada o cerrada del casquillo a modo de tope, en el interior de la esponja o similar. Gracias a su diseño, el mango no hará contacto con el extremo superior de la esponja, almohadilla o el material elástico o deformable. Ahora, el usuario tiene un dispositivo de limpieza multifuncional, el cual puede utilizar para limpiar diferentes superficies, mientras que sus manos están protegidas, así como las superficies delicadas, en caso de apoyo o caída de la mopa, fregona, escoba o similares, sobre las mismas. Por último, cuando se haya finalizado la limpieza, el usuario vuelve a tomar el mango del utensilio y el accesorio y, aplicando presión contraria a la dirección del mango, libera el accesorio. A continuación, el accesorio puede ser higienizado por el usuario mediante, por ejemplo, lavado y reutilizado en el mismo u otro dispositivo de limpieza (escoba, mopa, fregona, etc... ). In order to use this cleaning accessory, the user takes the cleaning utensil handle (broom, mop, mop, etc ...) with one hand and the accessory with the other. The user then inserts the top of the handle into the cavity, which is located at the bottom of the accessory, and the user applies pressure to the accessory in the direction of the handle until the handle contacts the sealed area or the cap closed as a stop, inside the sponge or the like. Thanks to its design, the handle will not contact the upper end of the sponge, pad or elastic or deformable material. Now, the user has a multifunctional cleaning device, which he can use to clean different surfaces, while his hands are protected, as well as delicate surfaces, in case of support or fall of the mop, mop, broom or the like, on the themselves. Finally, when cleaning is complete, the user takes the handle of the utensil and the accessory again and, applying pressure contrary to the direction of the handle, releases the accessory. The accessory can then be sanitized by the user by, for example, washing and reusing it or another cleaning device (broom, mop, mop, etc ...).
BREVE DESCRIPCIÓN DE LAS FIGURAS BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
La Fig. 1 muestra una perspectiva transversal del accesorio donde se identifica la cavidad, el casquillo en su interior, así como un mango encastrado en el mismo. Fig. 1 shows a cross-sectional perspective of the accessory where the cavity is identified, the bushing inside, as well as a handle embedded in it.
La Fig. 2 muestra un mango de un utensilio de limpieza en el que se ha encastrado una realización del dispositivo de limpieza de la invención en su extremo distal superior y en el que hay acoplados sendas empuñaduras, para el agarre y manejo del utensilio de limpieza por parte de un usuario. Fig. 2 shows a handle of a cleaning utensil in which an embodiment of the cleaning device of the invention has been embedded in its upper distal end and in which two handles are attached, for gripping and handling the cleaning utensil. by a user.
La Fig. 3 muestra una sección transversal de una realización del dispositivo de limpieza de la invención, encastrada en el extremo distal superior del mango del utensilio de limpieza y una empuñadura acoplada a dicho mango. Fig. 3 shows a cross section of an embodiment of the cleaning device of the invention, embedded in the upper distal end of the handle of the cleaning tool and a handle attached to said handle.
REALIZACIÓN PREFERIDA DE LA INVENCIÓN PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
Se describe a continuación la invención haciendo referencia a las figuras adjuntas, en las cuales se muestra un ejemplo del dispositivo de la invención. En particular, la Fig. 1 representa un cuerpo de material esponjoso o almohadillado (1) con una cavidad (3) la cual tiene dentro un casquillo (2) sellado o cerrado por el extremo superior (2b), en el cual se puede insertar la parte superior de un mango de un utensilio de limpieza (fregona, mopa, escoba, etc... ). Esté casquillo (2), en su superficie interna puede ser liso o presentar un perfil enroscado que permita acoplar la parte superior del mango del utensilio de limpieza por enroscado para lo cual dicho mango presentaría un perfil de roscas complementario. En una realización de la invención el casquillo (2) está fabricado en un material elástico que le permite deformarse para adaptarse a diferentes grosores del mango. The invention is described below with reference to the attached figures, in which an example of the device of the invention is shown. In particular, Fig. 1 represents a body of spongy or padded material (1) with a cavity (3) which has inside a bush (2) sealed or closed by the upper end (2b), in which it can be inserted the upper part of a handle of a cleaning utensil (mop, mop, broom, etc ...). This bushing (2), on its internal surface, can be smooth or present a threaded profile that allows the upper part of the handle of the cleaning tool to be coupled by screwing, for which said handle would have a complementary thread profile. In one embodiment of the invention the bushing (2) is made of an elastic material that allows it to deform to adapt to different thicknesses of the handle.
En una realización preferida de la invención, el accesorio se proporciona en forma de kit con varios casquillos (2) con el mismo diámetro exterior, lo que permite su introducción en la parte de esponja o similar, pero con diferentes diámetros internos lo que permite su acople a mangos de mopas, escobas, fregonas o similares, de diferentes grosores. En otra realización de la invención, el accesorio puede estar fabricado en otro material almohadillado similar a un material esponjoso o a un material elástico o deformable, tipo caucho, goma, tela, silicona, etc... de un cierto grosor, que proporcione al accesorio la misma multifuncionalidad: confort en las manos, evitar golpes y rayaduras en las superficies al apoyarlo, o al caerse accidentalmente y que permita la limpieza de superficies como esquinas, techos, cristales, etc... para los que la mopa, fregona, escoba o similar, no está preparado por si sola. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the accessory is provided in the form of a kit with several bushings (2) with the same external diameter, which allows their introduction into the sponge part or the like, but with different internal diameters, which allows their attach to mop handles, brooms, mops or similar, of different thicknesses. In another embodiment of the invention, the accessory may be made of another padded material similar to a spongy material or to an elastic or deformable material, such as rubber, rubber, fabric, silicone, etc., of a certain thickness, which provides the accessory the same multifunctionality: comfort in the hands, avoid bumps and scratches on the surfaces when supporting it, or when it falls accidentally and that allows the cleaning of surfaces such as corners, ceilings, glass, etc ... for which the mop, mop, broom or similar, it is not prepared by itself.
Es otra realización de la invención, el cuerpo de material esponjoso, almohadillado o hecho de un material elástico o deformable (1) se comercializa ya unido a un mango, el cual al ser encastrado, enroscado o acoplado a cabezales de fregonas o mopas, cepillos de escoba, o similares, conforma un dispositivo de limpieza multifuncional, el cual limpia múltiples superficies, protege las manos de la generación de posibles durezas y protege las superficies de rayaduras o golpes que puedan ser causados por la caída del utensilio, o al ser apoyado, mientras no se encuentra en uso. In another embodiment of the invention, the body of spongy material, padded or made of an elastic or deformable material (1) is already marketed attached to a handle, which when being embedded, screwed or coupled to mop heads or mops, brushes of broom, or the like, forms a multifunctional cleaning device, which cleans multiple surfaces, protects hands from the generation of possible hardness and protects surfaces from scratches or blows that may be caused by the utensil falling, or when supported , while not in use.
Otra realización de la invención es en la que el cuerpo de material esponjoso o almohadilladoAnother embodiment of the invention is in which the body of spongy or padded material
(1) tiene una cavidad (3), reforzada en su superficie interna, de forma que no sea necesario el casquillo (2) y la parte superior del mango de la mopa, fregona, escoba o similar, se encastre directamente en dicha cavidad (3) reforzada. (1) It has a cavity (3), reinforced on its internal surface, so that the bushing (2) is not necessary and the upper part of the handle of the mop, mop, broom or the like, fits directly into said cavity ( 3) reinforced.
Así, para utilizar el dispositivo de limpieza de la invención, primero se inserta la parte superior del mango (4) de la escoba, mopa, fregona o similar en la cavidad (3) y se ejerce presión hacia el mango o se enrosque, hasta que la parte superior del mango se inserte dentro del casquilloThus, to use the cleaning device of the invention, the upper part of the handle (4) of the broom, mop, mop or the like is first inserted into the cavity (3) and pressure is exerted on the handle or screwed in, until the top of the handle to be inserted into the socket
(2) y haga contacto con la zona cerrada o sellada del casquillo (2b). De esta manera nos asegurarnos que el accesorio se encuentra en la posición adecuada. Ahora, tenemos un utensilio multifuncional: acoplado a una mopa, fregona, escoba, o similar que puede limpiar pisos y diferentes superficies, pero también techos, esquinas, cristales, etc... . Además, el usuario podrá sujetar el utensilio de limpieza desde el cuerpo esponjoso, almohadillado o hecho de un material elástico o deformable (1), protegiendo sus manos y evitando la generación de posibles durezas. También dejarlo en reposo contra una superficie, usando el accesorio como un punto de apoyo, el cual también amortiguará posibles golpes y rayaduras en superficies, al apoyar, o al caerse la mopa, escoba, fregona, o similar al que el dispositivo de la invención se haya acolado a su mango correspondiente. Al finalizar la limpieza, el accesorio puede ser lavado independientemente del utensilio de limpieza usado y luego ser reutilizado en el mismo utensilio u otro. En una realización de la invención el dispositivo de limpieza tiene forma cónica (1), más preferentemente, el extremo superior (7) de dicho cono es liso, para poder abordar la limpieza de esquinazos de difícil acceso. En otra realización de la invención dicho dispositivo de limpieza de forma cónica, tiene su parte más superior lisa y de ella parten una serie de aletas radiales (8), que configuran la estructura del cono en su parte inferior, en un número de al menos 12 aletas radiales, para mejorar la limpieza de zonas de difícil acceso, tipo orificios y oquedades. (2) and make contact with the closed or sealed area of the bushing (2b). In this way we make sure that the accessory is in the correct position. Now, we have a multifunctional utensil: attached to a mop, mop, broom, or similar that can clean floors and different surfaces, but also ceilings, corners, glass, etc .... In addition, the user can hold the cleaning utensil from the spongy body, padded or made of an elastic or deformable material (1), protecting their hands and avoiding the generation of possible hardness. Also let it rest against a surface, using the accessory as a support point, which will also cushion possible bumps and scratches on surfaces, when supporting, or when the mop, broom, mop, or similar to the device of the invention falls. has been attached to its corresponding handle. At the end of cleaning, the accessory can be washed independently of the used cleaning utensil and then be reused in the same or another utensil. In an embodiment of the invention, the cleaning device has a conical shape (1), more preferably, the upper end (7) of said cone is smooth, to be able to tackle the cleaning of hard-to-reach corners. In another embodiment of the invention, said conical-shaped cleaning device has a smooth upper part and a series of radial fins (8) depart from it, which configure the cone structure in its lower part, in a number of at least 12 radial fins, to improve the cleaning of areas of difficult access, type holes and cavities.
En otra realización de la invención, dicho dispositivo de limpieza está fabricado en silicona. In another embodiment of the invention, said cleaning device is made of silicone.
En una realización de la invención, la cavidad (3) presenta una corona de nervios interna que permiten adaptar el dispositivo a diferentes formas de mangos o de topes (5) ya dispuestos en dichos mangos de los utensilios de limpieza comerciales. De esta forma el dispositivo de limpieza de la invención puede acoplarse a cualquier tipo de mangos de utensilios de limpieza existente en el mercado. In an embodiment of the invention, the cavity (3) has an internal rib crown that allows adapting the device to different forms of handles or stops (5) already arranged on said handles of commercial cleaning utensils. In this way the cleaning device of the invention can be attached to any type of cleaning utensil handles on the market.
Otra realización de la invención consiste en un kit que comprende un mango insertable en un utensilio de limpieza (escoba, fregona o similar), un dispositivo de limpieza según la invención y, al menos uno y preferiblemente 2, dispositivos de agarre (6, 6') del mango del dispositivo de limpieza. Uno para cada mano, al utilizar el utensilio de limpieza. En una realización de la invención dichos dispositivos de agarre (6, 6') también están fabricados en silicona. En otra realización de la invención, dichos dispositivos de agarre (6, 6') presentan una hendidura longitudinal y están fabricados en un material con una cierta elasticidad o capacidad de deformación, tales como la propia silicona, con lo que pueden ser acoplados al mango del utensilio de limpieza simplemente ejerciendo una cierta presión por la hendidura sobre dicho mango. Acoplándose los dispositivos de agarre al mano, a modo de tenaza, debido a la presión ejercida a través de la hendidura dispuesta en los dispositivos de agarre y recuperar su forma habitual una vez la presión cesa y se encuentran acoplados alrededor del mango. Another embodiment of the invention consists of a kit comprising a handle insertable in a cleaning utensil (broom, mop or the like), a cleaning device according to the invention and, at least one and preferably 2, gripping devices (6, 6 ' ) of the cleaning device handle. One for each hand, when using the cleaning utensil. In an embodiment of the invention said gripping devices (6, 6 ' ) are also made of silicone. In another embodiment of the invention, said gripping devices (6, 6 ' ) have a longitudinal slit and are made of a material with a certain elasticity or deformability, such as silicone itself, so that they can be attached to the handle of the cleaning utensil simply by exerting a certain pressure through the slit on said handle. The gripping devices are coupled to the hand, as a pincer, due to the pressure exerted through the slit provided in the gripping devices and recover their usual shape once the pressure ceases and they are coupled around the handle.

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1. Accesorio de limpieza que comprende un cuerpo hecho de material esponjoso o almohadillado, o hecho de un material elástico o deformable (1), con una cavidad (3) dispuesta en la parte inferior del accesorio, teniendo dicha cavidad su extremo superior sellado o cerrado (3b) y su extremo inferior abierto (3a), para alojar la parte superior de un mango (4) de un utensilio de limpieza. 1. Cleaning accessory comprising a body made of spongy or padded material, or made of an elastic or deformable material (1), with a cavity (3) arranged in the lower part of the accessory, said cavity having its upper end sealed or closed (3b) and its lower open end (3a), to house the upper part of a handle (4) of a cleaning utensil.
2. Accesorio de limpieza según la reivindicación 1 en el que en la cavidad (3) se introduce un casquillo (2) con su extremo superior (2b) cerrado y el extremo inferior (2a) abierto, en el que se aloja el extremo superior del mango (4) del utensilio de limpieza. 2. Cleaning accessory according to claim 1, in which a bush (2) is inserted into the cavity (3) with its upper end (2b) closed and the lower end (2a) open, in which the upper end is housed the handle (4) of the cleaning utensil.
3. Accesorio según la reivindicación 2 que comprende una cavidad (3) reforzada en las paredes interiores para permitir el alojamiento del extremo superior del mango directamente en la zona reforzada, sin necesidad del casquillo (2). 3. Accessory according to claim 2, comprising a cavity (3) reinforced in the interior walls to allow the accommodation of the upper end of the handle directly in the reinforced area, without the need for the bushing (2).
4. Accesorio de acuerdo con las reivindicaciones 1-3, el cual puede separarse del mango del utensilio de limpieza y ser lavado por separado luego de su uso, para volver a ser utilizado, una vez ya limpio, acoplándolo en el extremo superior del mango del mismo dispositivo de limpieza o de otro. 4. Accessory according to claims 1-3, which can be detached from the handle of the cleaning utensil and washed separately after use, to be used again, once it has been cleaned, fitting it on the upper end of the handle of the same cleaning device or another.
5. Accesorio de acuerdo con las reivindicaciones 1-4, el cual funciona como punto de apoyo contra una superficie, evitando golpes o rayaduras. 5. Accessory according to claims 1-4, which works as a support point against a surface, avoiding bumps or scratches.
6. Accesorio de acuerdo con las reivindicaciones 1-5, el cual amortigua caídas de los utensilios de limpieza. 6. Accessory according to claims 1-5, which absorbs falls of the cleaning utensils.
7. Accesorio de acuerdo con las reivindicaciones 1-6 caracterizado porque el cuerpo de material esponjoso o almohadillado es del tipo esponja, caucho, goma o tela. 7. Accessory according to claims 1-6 characterized in that the body of spongy or padded material is of the sponge, rubber, rubber or fabric type.
8. Accesorio de acuerdo con las reivindicaciones 2 y 4 a 7 en el que el casquillo (2) está hecho de un material elástico que le permite acoplarse por inserción a mangos de utensilios de limpieza de diferentes grosores. Accessory according to claims 2 and 4 to 7, in which the bush (2) is made of an elastic material that allows it to be inserted by insertion into handles of cleaning utensils of different thicknesses.
9. Accesorio según las reivindicaciones 2 y 4 a 7 en el que el casquillo (2) presenta una superficie interna roscada. An accessory according to claims 2 and 4 to 7, in which the bushing (2) has a threaded internal surface.
10. Kit de limpieza que comprende un accesorio según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores y que comprende también varios casquillos (2) con diferentes diámetros interiores, para poner ser acoplados al mango superior de mopas, fregonas, escobas o similares, de diferentes grosores. 10. Cleaning kit comprising an accessory according to any of the preceding claims and also comprising several bushings (2) with different internal diameters, to be attached to the upper handle of mops, mops, brooms or the like, of different thicknesses.
11. Mango (4) para utensilios de limpieza, que comprende un accesorio según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 1-9, acoplado en su extremo superior. 11. Handle (4) for cleaning utensils, comprising an accessory according to any of claims 1-9, coupled at its upper end.
12. Accesorio de limpieza según las reivindicaciones 1 a 9 caracterizado por tener forma cónica (1), con la superficie lisa en la parte superior del cono (7) y una serie de aletas radiales (8) que parten de la base de la parte lisa, hacia la parte inferior del cono. 12. Cleaning accessory according to claims 1 to 9 characterized by having a conical shape (1), with the smooth surface on the top of the cone (7) and a series of radial fins (8) that start from the base of the part smooth, towards the bottom of the cone.
13. Mango (4) para utensilios de limpieza, que comprende un accesorio según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 1-9 y 12, acoplado en su extremo superior; y al menos uno o dos dispositivos de agarre (6, 6') 13. Handle (4) for cleaning utensils, comprising an accessory according to any of claims 1-9 and 12, coupled at its upper end; and at least one or two gripping devices (6, 6 ' )
14. Mango (4) para utensilios de limpieza, según la reivindicación 13, que comprende un accesorio según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 1-9 y 12, acoplado en su extremo superior; y al menos uno o dos dispositivos de agarre (6, 6'), en el que los dispositivos de agarre presentan sendas hendiduras longitudinales para su acoplamiento al mango por presión. 14. Handle (4) for cleaning utensils, according to claim 13, comprising an accessory according to any of claims 1-9 and 12, coupled at its upper end; and at least one or two gripping devices (6, 6 ' ), in which the gripping devices have respective longitudinal slits for coupling to the handle by pressure.
15. Kit de limpieza que comprende un accesorio según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 1 a 9 y 12; y un mango según las reivindicaciones 13 o 14. 15. Cleaning kit comprising an accessory according to any of claims 1 to 9 and 12; and a handle according to claims 13 or 14.
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