Handle for cleaning tool or similar

Abstract

Handle for cleaning tool or similar which has an elbow at an intermediate point which defines a lower straight section and an upper section which externally forms a widened surface with a configuration and length adapted to the forearm of an individual which at the front end ends in a flexible clamp which secures the forearm of the user in an area close to the elbow while on the same exterior face and close to the angled area of the handle there is a handhold in such a manner that it can be applied both on the ground or on a low surface as well as on the ceiling or an elevated surface above the head of the user.

Claims

1. A handle for a cleaning tool or similar comprising: an elongated body having an upper straight section and a lower straight section which are joined at an intermediate point at an angle of between 135 and 165; a coupling means on an end of the lower straight section; a tool on the coupling means which can be applied both on the ground or a low surface or on an elevated surface above the head of the user; the upper straight section having a face which forms a widened surface with a configuration and length adapted to a forearm of a user; a flexible clamp at an end of the upper straight section which secures the forearm of the user in an area close to the intermediate point; and a handhold located adjacent to the intermediate point on the face of the upper straight section, wherein a longitudinal axis of the handhold is perpendicular to the elongated body and is placed in a vertical plane when the handle is in use, the widened surface gradually increasing in width from a lower end of the upper straight section toward the flexible clamp at the end of the upper straight section.

2. The handle of claim 1, in which the handhold is a straight grip.

3. The handle of claim 1, in which an exterior surface of the widened area of the upper straight section is soft or padded.

4. The handle of claim 1, in which the lower straight section of the elongated body is telescopic.

5. The handle of claim 1, in which the flexible clamp is soft or padded.

6. A handle for a cleaning tool or similar comprising: an elongated body having an upper straight section and a lower straight section that forms an obtuse angle of between 135 and 165 with the upper straight section; a coupling means on an end of the lower straight section; a tool on the coupling means which can be applied both on the ground or a low surface or an elevated surface above the head of the user; the upper straight section having a face which forms a widened surface with a configuration and length adapted to a forearm of a user; a flexible clamp at an end of the upper straight section which secures the forearm of the user in an area close to the obtuse angle; and a handhold located adjacent to the obtuse angle on the face of the upper straight section the widened surface gradually increasing in width from a lower end of the upper straight section toward the flexible clamp at the end of the upper straight section.

7. The handle of claim 6, in which the handhold is a straight grip, fixed perpendicular to the upper straight section of the elongated body adjacent to the obtuse angle.

8. The handle of claim 7, wherein a longitudinal axis of the handhold is placed in a vertical plane when the handle is in use.

9. The handle of claim 6, in which an exterior surface of the widened surface of the upper straight section is soft or padded.

10. The handle of claim 6, in which the lower straight section of the elongated body is telescopic.

11. The handle of claim 6, wherein the flexible clamp is soft or padded.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

(1) In order to complement the description and with the aim of facilitating the understanding of the characteristics of the invention, a set of drawings accompany the present specification, in which the following are depicted in an illustrative and non-limiting manner:

(2) FIG. 1 shows an elevated view of this handle when the tool is used on the ground or on a low surface.

(3) FIG. 2 is a view of the same tool in the position of use when it is used on the ceiling or on an elevated surface.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

(4) As can be observed in the referenced figures, the handle of the invention has a first straight area (2) and is provided at the rear end with a termination (7) in which it fits in the cleaning tool (1). A second portion (3) which forms an obtuse angle with the foregoing of between 165 and 135. On the exterior face of this portion (3), that is to say, in the convex area keeping them at the angle which forms both sections of the handle, three elements are arranged: an intermediate widened area which is adapted to the forearm of the user, both when it is held in the natural position represented in FIG. 1 as well as in the inverse position, shown in FIG. 2. a flexible clamp (4) open through the exterior and located at the end of the portion (3) which accommodates the forearm and allows the piece to be firmly secured in relation to the latter. a handle or hand grip (5) located close to the angle which the two sections (2-3) of the handle form.

(5) With this configuration, it is possible to hold the handle in a natural position, as the position marked in FIG. 1, introducing the forearm into the clamp (4), while with the hand the grip (5) is held. In this way, it is possible to sweep or gain access with the tool (1) to corners which would otherwise be inaccessible. If an angled termination is also provided for the bristles or existing cleaning elements (6) in the tool (1), this facilitates the operation.

(6) In FIG. 2, the form of gripping this tool in the inverse position is observed. In this case, it is placed below the forearm, such that the clamp (4) is also secured close to the elbow, however, from the top downwards, while the grip (5) inserted inverted with the termination downwards. This position is ideal for painting or cleaning ceiling surfaces or surfaces which are elevated above the head of the operator. In this way, all the force made with the arm is transmitted directly to the stick, minimizing the effort and saving time.

(7) The bristles of the broom (6) are envisaged to go from few to many in order to obtain the suitable angle and in this way be able to access low parts of chairs, tables, sofas, etc. This exercise is carried out with one single hand, being able to have the collector in the other and in this way collect the dirt in each sweep without having to pile it together beforehand.

(8) Once the nature of the invention, as well as a preferred exemplary embodiment have been sufficiently described, it must be noted in an appropriate manner that the materials, shape, size and arrangement of the elements described can be modified, provided this does not involved an alteration of the essential characteristics of the invention which is claimed below: