POOL TILE DUAL BRUSH HEAD AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY

Abstract

The present invention introduces a pool tile dual brush head and its method of assembly, designed for user convenience and ease of manufacturing. The brush head comprises a T-shaped pole assembly that includes a central pole and two connection poles, each having proximal and distal ends and designed to attach substantially perpendicularly to the central pole. The distal ends of the connection poles accommodate various cleaning elements, such as bristle brushes, scouring pads, sponge brushes, and others, which can be attached through a rigid base. A key feature of the brush head is its stability, achieved through a unified nut and bolt assembly that connects all the primary components. This nut and bolt assembly ensures stability and facilitates easy disassembly and the interchangeability of cleaning elements. Furthermore, certain embodiments of the invention incorporate coupling adapters for enhanced joint stability, along with an end cap on the central pole.

Claims

1. A pool tile dual brush head comprising: a T-shaped pole assembly comprising: a central pole; a first connection pole having a proximal end and a distal end, said proximal end configured to enable the first connection pole to be positioned substantially perpendicular to the central pole when assembled; a second connection pole having a proximal end and a distal end, said proximal end configured to enable the second connection pole to be positioned substantially perpendicular to the central pole when assembled; a first cleaning element attached to the distal end of the first connection pole; a second cleaning element attached to the distal end of the second connection pole; a bolt; a nut; wherein the first cleaning element, the first connection pole, the central pole, the second connection pole, and the second cleaning element are configured to be securely connected together; and, wherein the bolt is configured to pass through each of the aforementioned elements, and the nut is configured to fasten the bolt, thereby securing the connection of the elements.

2. The pool tile dual brush head of claim 1, further comprising an end cap configured to be attached to the distal end of the central pole, wherein the end cap is secured in place by the same bolt that passes through the first cleaning element, the first connection pole, the central pole, the second connection pole, and the second cleaning element.

3. The pool tile dual brush head of claim 1, wherein the distal end of the first connection pole is configured to attach to the first cleaning element and the second connection pole is configured to attach to the second cleaning element in such a manner that, when assembled, the first and second cleaning elements are prevented from rotating.

4. The pool tile dual brush head of claim 3, wherein the distal end of the first connection pole and the distal end of the second connection pole each comprise at least one tab; and wherein the first cleaning element and the second cleaning element each comprise at least one slot configured to receive a respective tab, facilitating the attachment and alignment of the cleaning elements with the connection poles.

5. The pool tile dual brush head of claim 4, further comprising a first coupling adapter and a second coupling adapter; wherein the first coupling adapter is configured to be placed between the distal end of the first connection pole and the first cleaning element, thereby providing additional stability to their joint; and, wherein the second coupling adapter is configured to be placed between the distal end of the second connection pole and the second cleaning element, thereby providing additional stability to their joint.

6. The pool tile dual brush head of claim 5, wherein the first coupling adapter and the second coupling adapter are configured such that they do not interfere with the tab and slot connections between the distal ends of the first and second connection poles and their respective cleaning elements.

7. The pool tile dual brush head of claim 3, further comprising a first coupling adapter and a second coupling adapter; wherein the first coupling adapter is configured to be placed between the distal end of the first connection pole and the first cleaning element, thereby providing additional stability to their joint; and, wherein the second coupling adapter is configured to be placed between the distal end of the second connection pole and the second cleaning element, thereby providing additional stability to their joint.

8. The pool tile dual brush head of claim 1, wherein the first cleaning element and the second cleaning element are each independently selected from the group consisting of a bristle brush, a scouring pad, a sponge brush, a pumice stone brush, a wire brush, a foam pad, a microfiber brush, a rubber brush, and any combination thereof.

9. The pool tile dual brush head of claim 1, wherein the bolt and nut assembly is configured to allow for easy disassembly by a user, thereby enabling the user to conveniently swap in or out different cleaning elements in place of the first or second cleaning element as required.

10. A method of assembling a pool tile dual brush head, comprising: aligning a first connection pole and a second connection pole with a central pole in a substantially perpendicular orientation; attaching a first cleaning element to the distal end of the first connection pole and a second cleaning element to the distal end of the second connection pole; securing the assembly by passing a bolt through the aligned first cleaning element, first connection pole, central pole, second connection pole, and second cleaning element, and fastening with a nut.

11. The method of claim 10, further comprising attaching an end cap to the distal end of the central pole using the same bolt that secures the rest of the assembly.

12. The method of claim 10, wherein attaching the first and second cleaning elements involves aligning at least one tab on the distal ends of the first and second connection poles with at least one slot on the respective cleaning elements to prevent rotation of the cleaning elements when the pool tile dual brush head is assembled.

13. The method of claim 12, further including placing a first coupling adapter between the distal end of the first connection pole and the first cleaning element, and a second coupling adapter between the distal end of the second connection pole and the second cleaning element.

14. The method of claim 13, where the first and second coupling adapters are configured to not interfere with the tab and slot connections between the distal ends of the connection poles and their respective cleaning elements.

15. The method of claim 10, further comprising selecting the first and second cleaning elements from a group consisting of a bristle brush, a scouring pad, a sponge brush, a pumice stone brush, a wire brush, a foam pad, a microfiber brush, a rubber brush, or any combination thereof.

16. The method of claim 10, further comprising disassembling the brush head by unscrewing the nut and bolt assembly, enabling the swapping of different cleaning elements for the first or second cleaning element as required.

17. A pool tile dual brush head comprising: a monolithic T-shaped pole assembly; a first cleaning element and a second cleaning element configured to securely affix to the respective ends of the horizontal crossbar of the T-shaped pole assembly; a bolt; a nut; wherein the T-shaped pole assembly, the first cleaning element, and the second cleaning element are configured to be securely connected together; and, wherein the bolt is configured to pass through each of the aforementioned elements, and the nut is configured to fasten the bolt, thereby securing the connection of the elements.

18. The pool tile dual brush head of claim 17, wherein the first and second cleaning elements are configured to attach to the respective ends of the horizontal crossbar of the T-shaped pole assembly in such a way that, when assembled, they are prevented from rotating.

19. The pool tile dual brush head of claim 18, wherein: the distal ends of the horizontal crossbar of the T-shaped pole assembly each comprise at least one tab, and, the first cleaning element and the second cleaning element each include at least one slot configured to receive the respective tab, facilitating attachment and alignment of the cleaning elements with the horizontal crossbar.

20. The pool tile dual brush head of claim 19, further comprising a first coupling adapter and a second coupling adapter, wherein these adapters are configured to be placed between the distal ends of the horizontal crossbar of the T-shaped pole assembly and the respective cleaning elements, thereby providing additional stability to their joint.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] The invention will be readily understood by the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate like structural elements, and in which:

[0010] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pool tile dual brush head in an assembled state in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0011] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view thereof;

[0012] FIG. 3a is a top perspective view of a connection pole used in the construction of the pool tile dual brush head illustrated in FIG. 1;

[0013] FIG. 3b is a bottom perspective view thereof;

[0014] FIG. 4 a front elevation view of the pool tile dual brush head illustrated in FIG. 1;

[0015] FIG. 5 is an exploded front elevation view thereof;

[0016] FIG. 6 is an exploded bottom plan view thereof; and,

[0017] FIG. 7 is another exploded perspective view of the pool tile dual brush head illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0018] The drawings described herein are for illustration purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of the present subject matter in any way.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] In the following description, to better understand the aforementioned purposes, features, and advantages of the present invention, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the claimed subject matter. It should be noted that these details and examples are provided to merely aid in understanding the descriptions, and they do not, in any way, limit the scope of the present invention. The present invention can also be implemented in other modes different from those described herein and the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0020] This invention, as shown in the accompanying figures, is comprised of several components that together form a pool tile dual brush head that is easy to manufacture.

[0021] A T-shaped pole assembly, as depicted in FIG. 1, consists of a central pole 103, a first connection pole 102, and a second connection pole 105. The first and second connection poles each have a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal ends of these poles are configured to enable their attachment to the central pole 103 in a substantially perpendicular orientation, as best seen in FIG. 4.

[0022] Attached to the distal ends of the first and second connection poles are the first cleaning element 101 and the second cleaning element 106, respectively. These cleaning elements can be various types such as bristle brushes, scouring pads, sponge brushes, pumice stone brushes, wire brushes, foam pads, microfiber brushes, rubber brushes, or any combination thereof. In the preferred embodiment, each cleaning element includes a generally rigid base designed to attach to a connection pole.

[0023] The present invention incorporates a bolt 107 and nut 110 mechanism for securely connecting the cleaning elements, connection poles, and central pole. In the preferred embodiment, both the connection poles and the central pole are designed to be substantially hollow, reducing the overall weight of the brush head for enhanced ease of use. Additionally, the central pole 103 is equipped with one or more holes, intentionally positioned to facilitate the passage of the bolt 107 during the assembly process, as demonstrated in FIGS. 1 and 2.

[0024] A primary point of innovation of the present invention is maximizing the stability of the assembly while maintaining an easy to manufacture construction. As illustrated in FIGS. 2, 3A, 3B, and 7, the distal ends of the first and second connection poles comprise at least one tab, and the cleaning elements include at least one slot to receive these tabs. This tab and slot mechanism ensures proper alignment and prevents the cleaning elements from rotating during use.

[0025] While the drawings primarily illustrate the use of a bolt and nut coupling as well as a tab and slot coupling, other embodiments of the invention may incorporate a range of alternative coupling methods. These include, but are not limited to, snap-fit connections, screw threads, bayonet mounts, clips and clamps, interlocking joints, or any combination of these methods.

[0026] In some embodiments, for the purpose of further enhancing stability, a first coupling adapter 108 and a second coupling adapter 109 are provided. These adapters are placed between the distal ends of the connection poles and their respective cleaning elements, as best illustrated in FIGS. 2, 5, 6, and 7. They provide additional stability to the joints and are designed not to interfere with the tab and slot connections.

[0027] The pool tile dual brush head also includes an end cap 104, which attaches to the distal end of the central pole 103 and, in the preferred embodiment, is secured in place by the same bolt that passes through all the main elements of the brush head. In some embodiments, this bolt 107 and nut 110 assembly is designed for easy disassembly, allowing users to conveniently swap in or out different cleaning elements in place of the first or second cleaning element as required. This versatility allows for customization based on the specific cleaning needs of the pool tiles.

[0028] Overall, the design and configuration of the pool tile dual brush head, as detailed in this specification and illustrated in the accompanying figures, demonstrate an innovative construction approach. This design effectively balances cleaning efficiency, ease of use, and manufacturability.

[0029] Even though particular combinations of features are recited in the claims and/or disclosed in the specification, these combinations are not intended to limit the disclosure of possible implementations. In fact, many of these features may be combined in ways not specifically recited in the claims and/or disclosed in the specification. Although each dependent claim listed below may directly depend on only one claim, the disclosure of possible implementations includes each dependent claim in combination with every other claim in the claim set.