[go: up one dir, main page]

EP3536464B1 - Device for assembling a dustpan with a handle, dustpan, and handle fitted with the device - Google Patents

Device for assembling a dustpan with a handle, dustpan, and handle fitted with the device Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP3536464B1
EP3536464B1 EP19020102.0A EP19020102A EP3536464B1 EP 3536464 B1 EP3536464 B1 EP 3536464B1 EP 19020102 A EP19020102 A EP 19020102A EP 3536464 B1 EP3536464 B1 EP 3536464B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
handle
shovel
assembly
rim
container
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Active
Application number
EP19020102.0A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP3536464A1 (en
EP3536464C0 (en
Inventor
Gérart de Ferney
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Individual
Original Assignee
Individual
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Individual filed Critical Individual
Publication of EP3536464A1 publication Critical patent/EP3536464A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP3536464B1 publication Critical patent/EP3536464B1/en
Publication of EP3536464C0 publication Critical patent/EP3536464C0/en
Active legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Images

Classifications

    • 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
    • A47L13/50—Auxiliary implements
    • A47L13/52—Dust pans; Crumb trays
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25G—HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS
    • B25G3/00—Attaching handles to the implements
    • B25G3/02—Socket, tang, or like fixings
    • B25G3/12—Locking and securing devices
    • B25G3/18—Locking and securing devices comprising catches or pawls

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to the field of instruments for domestic cleaning. It relates more particularly to instruments for sweeping, such as brooms and household dustpans.
  • a broom generally consists of a handle with one end capable of receiving a sweeping accessory such as a brush with more or less flexible bristles.
  • a conventional household shovel consists of a container and a handle.
  • the container has a substantially flat bottom and has a rim that rises from the bottom over a portion of its circumference. Opposite the portion of the circumference that is free of rim, the shovel has a handle, which is generally parallel to the plane of the bottom of the container, or slightly inclined relative to this plane.
  • the person must first bend down, to hold the handle of the shovel with one hand in order to keep said shovel against the ground, while handling a broom or a brush with the other hand, to push the waste in order to make it enter the container of the shovel by the part without a rim. Then the person must stand up again while holding the shovel by the handle, before pouring the contents into a collection container, such as a trash can.
  • a collection container such as a trash can.
  • the document US6023812 discloses a shovel having a container topped with an articulated handle.
  • a handle may be made integral with the shovel so as to removable by means of an adapter which connects one end of said handle to a threaded rod arranged on the articulated handle.
  • the adapter has a body having the shape of a hollow cylinder. It is made up of two successive portions having different internal diameters.
  • the end of the handle is introduced into one of the portions of the adapter and is fixed thereto by means of a rivet or equivalent.
  • the rod is slidably introduced into the other portion of the adapter.
  • a ratchet present on the external face of this other portion engages with the thread of the rod through an opening provided in the adapter.
  • the ratchet is actuated by means of a spring to keep the adapter secured to the threaded rod or to release them from each other.
  • the connection between the threaded rod and the adapter is adjusted by a rotational movement.
  • the document FR2912892 describes a household dustpan comprising a dust receptacle and provided with a hollow, cylindrical tubular handle, molded with the receptacle.
  • the handle is provided with a vertical well at its base, against the receptacle. It also describes a tubular handle capable of being placed/clipped into the vertical well of the dustpan. The stability of the dustpan on the ground is ensured by the angular position of the handle relative to the dustpan.
  • the dustpan/handle assembly thus assembled allows the dustpan to be raised using the handle, without the user having to bend down.
  • the assembly of the handle to the dustpan is carried out by means of a snap-fastener.
  • the vertical well provided in the handle of the dustpan has a snap-fastener hole on its wall, and one of the ends of the handle has a snap-fastener button which cooperate to assemble and disassemble the handle and the dustpan.
  • the snap button is arranged at the end of a strip whose direction is parallel to the handle.
  • the present invention aims to provide a solution to the problem of bending down and getting up when handling a broom and shovel to collect waste.
  • the shovel is equipped with immobilization means which allow the person sweeping to immobilize the shovel on the ground while pushing the waste into it, without having to bend down.
  • the shovel is removably assembled to a handle, by means of an assembly device.
  • the person sweeping can lift the shovel containing waste, using the handle assembled to the shovel.
  • This lifting operation is carried out without the person having to bend down, in a simple, efficient and rapid manner.
  • the assembly is removable, meaning that the shovel and handle can be assembled and disassembled. This allows the shovel to be stored independently of the handle, and does not require a different storage space than a conventional shovel.
  • the person having to carry out a sweeping task can use the dustpan and the broom handle equipped with a brush separately from each other, as with a conventional dustpan. He can also assemble them by means of the assembly device according to the invention, which is fixed to the end of the broom handle opposite the end carrying the brush, then lift the dustpan by means of the handle to bring it to the height of his hands without having to bend down, in order to pour the waste contained in the dustpan into a suitable collection container.
  • FIGS 1 to 3 show an assembly device 2 according to the invention, respectively in perspective, in front view and in side view.
  • the assembly device 2 comprises a base 4 arranged centrally between a first extension 6, a second extension 8, and an appendage 10.
  • the base 4 comprises a body 40, a first active portion 42 and a second active portion 44.
  • the two active portions 42, 44 are arranged on either side of the body 40 along a first axis identified in the figures by the reference X.
  • the first active portion 42 has substantially the shape of a truncated cylinder which extends along a second axis identified in the figures by the reference Y.
  • the two axes X, Y are perpendicular to each other and intersect substantially at the center of the first active portion 42.
  • the second active portion 44 is substantially in the form of a base connected on one side to the body 40 of the base 4 and having a plate 46 on the side opposite said body 40.
  • the plate 46 extends along a plane which is both perpendicular to the first axis X and parallel to the second axis Y.
  • the first extension 6 generally has a hook shape and extends substantially along the X axis from the first active portion 42 of the base 4. It comprises a body 60 which is extended by a bulge 62 which returns towards the first active portion 42, such that a groove 64 is defined between said bulge 62 and the body 60 of said first extension 6. In the example illustrated in the figures, the direction of the groove 64 is substantially parallel to the Y axis of the first active portion 42.
  • the second extension 8 extends along the X axis from the second active portion 44 of the base 4. It is centered on the X axis and rests on the plate 46.
  • the second extension 8 comprises a core 80, constituted, in the example illustrated in the figures, by radial ribs extending over the entire length of said second extension 8, in the direction of the X axis.
  • the core 80 On a first zone, close to the second active part 44 of the base 4, the core 80 supports a cage-shaped structure 82. On a second zone, close to the free end of said second extension 8, the core 80 supports radial fins 84 (two in number in the figures) which are substantially parallel to the plate 46.
  • the cage-like structure 82 and the fins 84 are generally inscribed in a cylinder. Their role will be explained later in the detailed description.
  • the appendix 10 extends in the extension of the body 40 of the base 4 along a third axis identified in the figures by the reference Z, which is substantially perpendicular to the first axis X and to the second axis Y.
  • the appendix 10 has substantially the shape of a triangle having a side 12 parallel to the third axis Z and another side 14 which joins the first active portion 42 of the base 4.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a household shovel 50 according to the invention.
  • the 50 shovel has a 60 container and a 70 handle.
  • the container 60 is provided with a substantially flat bottom 62 and a rim 64 rising from the bottom 62 over a portion of the perimeter of the container 60. Towards the portion of the perimeter without a rim, the bottom 62 is extended by an entry zone 66 through which the waste enters the container 60.
  • the entry zone 66 is sloping. Its free edge 68 is substantially at the same level as the bottom 62, while it is raised on the side of its junction with the bottom 62. Such a geometry helps prevent waste from escaping from the container 60 once it has been collected, including when the waste is in liquid or paste form.
  • the free edge 68 of the entry zone can be provided with a strip (not shown in the figures) made of a material different from that of the rest of the shovel 50, for example rubber chosen for its anti-slip qualities.
  • the shovel 50 comprises teeth 172 arranged on the top of the rim 64.
  • the role of the teeth 172 is to separate the dust retained between the bristles of a broom brush, when said brush is rubbed against said teeth 172, so that this dust falls into the container 60.
  • the teeth 172 rise in the extension of the rim 64, parallel to said rim.
  • the teeth 172 extend from the rim 64, making an angle with said rim 64. In the example illustrated in the figures, the angle is substantially a right angle. With this second variant, the efficiency of dust collection is improved.
  • the shovel 50 also includes immobilization means 174 which allow the person sweeping to immobilize the shovel 50 on the ground while pushing the waste into the container 60 by means of a sweeping accessory, such as a brush, without having to bend down.
  • immobilization means 174 allow the person sweeping to immobilize the shovel 50 on the ground while pushing the waste into the container 60 by means of a sweeping accessory, such as a brush, without having to bend down.
  • the immobilization means 174 of the shovel 50 are constituted by two ears 174 projecting laterally from the container 60.
  • the ears 174 have a regular thickness such that their upper surface is substantially flat. For example, this thickness may be similar to the thickness of the bottom 62.
  • the handle 70 is arranged on the rim 64 of the container 60 of the shovel 50, opposite the entry zone 66.
  • the handle 70 is shown on a larger scale, respectively in top view, in bottom view and in longitudinal section, at Figures 5 to 7 .
  • the handle 70 has a substantially elongated shape along a handle axis identified in the figures by the reference W (see Figures 5 and 6 ). It can be held in the same way as a conventional shovel handle by a person carrying out a sweeping task.
  • the handle 70 is arranged so as to ensure continuity of its profile with the profile of the rim 64 of the container 60 (see figure 7 ).
  • the handle 70 is substantially hollow and open upwards when the shovel 50 is placed on the ground in the service position.
  • the handle 70 comprises two successive sections: a first section 72 close to the rim 64 of the container 60 and a second section 74 distant from said rim 64.
  • the first section 72 is presented as a bowl having substantially the hollow shape of a truncated cylinder. More precisely, the internal shape of the first section 72 is generally complementary to the shape of the first active portion 42 of the base 4 of the assembly device 2.
  • the first section 72 is limited by side walls 73.
  • these walls 73 generally have the shape of a half-disc.
  • the first section 72 is further provided with an opening 76 which crosses its bottom (see Figures 4, 5 and 6 ).
  • the presence of the opening 76 has the consequence that the bottom of the first section 72 is made up of two strips.
  • lateral 77 each located between said opening 76 and one of the lateral walls 73.
  • connection of the first section 72 with the rim 64 of the container 60 is achieved by means of two supports 78 which project onto said rim 64 from the first section 72.
  • Each support 78 is in the form of a solid wall of substantially triangular shape, one side of which is secured to the rim 64 and another side of which is secured to the outer face of the first section 72.
  • the two supports 78 are arranged on either side of the opening 76.
  • the opening 76 has a substantially rectangular section, and the two supports 78 are in the extension of the two lateral sides of the opening 76, that is to say its two sides which are substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction W of the handle 70.
  • a section 90 extends between the two supports 78, along a plane perpendicular to the planes of the supports 78.
  • the section 90 is inclined relative to the rim 64 of the container 60.
  • the section 90 and the rim 64 of the container 60 constitute two substantially flat surfaces which meet at an angle A ( figure 7 ).
  • Angle A is related to the inclination of the edge 64 of the container 60 of the shovel 50.
  • the pan 90 extends downward when the shovel 50 is placed on the ground in the service position. It runs along the opening 76 and extends beyond it.
  • the two supports 78, the side 90 and the rim 64 of the container 60 delimit a housing 92 open downwards when the shovel 50 is placed on the ground in the service position.
  • the volume of the housing 92 depends on the angle A, which is preferably between 20 and 40 degrees. In the example illustrated in the figures, the angle A is substantially 30 degrees.
  • the second section 74 is presented as an elongated basin, narrower than the first section 72. It has on its inner face, that is to say at the bottom of the basin, a longitudinal projection 94 and two transverse projections 96.
  • the longitudinal projection 94 extends in the direction of the axis W over a portion of the second section 74 from the edge of the opening 76 of the first section 72, without going as far as the end of the second section 74.
  • the transverse projections 96 extend between the two side walls of the second basin-shaped section 74, along planes substantially parallel to each other and substantially perpendicular to the axis W. They overlap the longitudinal projection 94. They do not extend above the edges of the second section 74.
  • the handle can optionally be provided with a hole 98.
  • this hole 98 can be useful for storing the shovel 50 by allowing it to be hung on a nail, or equivalent accessory, provided on a wall or on a wall of a cupboard.
  • the assembly device 2 and the shovel 50 are preferably made of plastic, for example polyamide, and in particular polyamide filled with glass fibers. They can be obtained by a molding process, for example injection molding.
  • the assembly device 2 is preferably a single-piece, manufactured in one piece, which increases its strength.
  • the handle 100 may be a conventional commercially available handle. Preferably, it is a metal handle, the metal preferably being anodized aluminum.
  • the attachment of the assembly device 2 to one end of the handle 100 is a permanent, non-removable attachment. This attachment is visible on the Figures 9 and 10 which are sectional views.
  • the cage-like structure 82 and the fins 84 of the first extension 8 of the assembly device 2 constitute first fixing means.
  • the second fixing means are constituted by the terminal segment 102 of the end of the handle 100, the inner wall of which is hollow, cylindrical and smooth, and the inner diameter of which is adapted so that the second extension 8 of the assembly device 2 is forced into said terminal segment 102.
  • the fixing is maintained by friction between the cage-shaped structure 82 and the inner wall of the terminal segment 102, the fins 84 acting to prevent the withdrawal of the extension 8.
  • FIG 8 shows a pre-assembly configuration of the shovel 2 and the handle 100.
  • the end of the handle 100 which carries the assembly device 2 is approached from the handle 70 of the shovel 50.
  • the handle 100 is oriented in such a way that the first extension 6 of the assembly device 2 is located opposite the first section 72 of the handle 70, while the appendage 10 of the assembly device 2 is located opposite the second section 74 of the handle 70.
  • the handle 100 is lowered, so that the assembly device 2 enters the first section 72, as illustrated in the figure 9 .
  • the handle 100 is slightly inclined forward, that is to say towards the side of the container 60 of the shovel 50, as indicated by the arrow F1.
  • the lowering of the handle 100 is interrupted when the assembly device 2 comes into abutment against the first section 72. More precisely, the first extension 6 passes through the opening 76 of the first section 72, while the cylinder truncated formed by the first active portion 42 is housed in the cup formed by said first section 72. The dimensions of said first active portion 42 and of said first section 72 are provided so that said first portion 42 matches the bottom of said first section 72.
  • the handle 100 is slightly inclined towards the rear, that is to say towards the handle 70 of the shovel 50, as indicated by the arrow F2 at figure 10 , by a rotational movement around the Y axis.
  • the bulge 62 of the first extension 6 is placed in the housing 92 of the first section 72.
  • the rearward tilt of the handle 100 is guided by the rotational sliding of the first portion 42 of the assembly device 2 on the side strips 77 of the bottom of the first section 72 of the handle 70.
  • the backward tilting of the handle 100 is interrupted when the appendage 10 of the assembly device 2 comes into abutment against the second section 74 of the handle 70 of the shovel 50. More precisely, the appendage 10 comes to rest on the projections 94, 96 of the second section 74.
  • the bulge 62 of the first extension 6 is then introduced into the housing 92 of the first section 72 of the handle 70, with the face 90 of the first section 72 which is in abutment against the groove 64 of the first extension 6. The assembly is carried out.
  • the shapes and dimensions of the projections 94, 96 are provided so that the appendage 10 is guided and stabilized, that is to say to prevent it from moving in the direction perpendicular to the axis W of the handle 70.
  • the longitudinal projection 94 materializes a raising of the bottom of the second section 74
  • the transverse projections 96 materialize a bringing together of the side walls of the second section 74 of the handle 70.
  • the projection 94 provides a height stop for the appendix 10.
  • the projections 96 provide lateral stops for the appendix 10.
  • the projecting elements 94, 96 make it possible to reduce the dimensions of the space in which the appendage 10 of the assembly device 2 is placed, without modifying the dimensions of the handle 70. This consequently makes it possible to reduce the dimensions of said appendage 10, and therefore to reduce the overall size of the assembly device 2.
  • the bulge 62 of the first extension 6 of the assembly device 2 is guided in translation against the face 90. This bulge enters the opening 76 while being guided against the face 90. If the person performing the assembly then releases the handle 100 equipped with the assembly device 2, the bulge 62 extends beyond the end of the face 90. Then the handle 100 equipped with the assembly device 2 is automatically tilted as indicated by the arrow F2, and the bulge 62 is inserted into the housing 92, while the appendage 10 is positioned on the projections 94, 96.
  • the assembly is therefore very easy to perform. It is a very stable assembly, especially when the user holds the handle to lift the shovel.
  • the features present on the assembly device 2 and on the shovel 50 make it possible to carry out assembly and disassembly operations easily and quickly, without any particular effort. It is sufficient to approach the end of the handle 100 to the grip of the shovel 50.
  • the presence of the guide means makes it possible to achieve efficient assembly, without it being necessary to aim and adjust the position precisely.
  • the person who has to carry out the domestic task of sweeping begins by sweeping the waste and gathering it into a pile, with a broom having a handle, one end of which carries a sweeping accessory such as a brush and the other end of which is equipped with an assembly device 2 according to the invention. Then it pushes the waste into a shovel 50 according to the invention by means of the sweeping accessory.
  • said shovel 50 is placed on the ground and held stationary between the person's feet by immobilization means 174.
  • the immobilization means are the ears 174 on each of which the person places a foot.
  • the position of the ears 174 on either side of the free edge 68 of the entry zone 66 of the container 60 makes it possible to effectively press this free edge 68 against the ground and to ensure that the waste is properly introduced into said container 60, without any risk of it passing under the shovel 50, including when the waste is in liquid or pasty form.
  • the person can use both hands to handle the broom to push the waste into the container 60 of the shovel 50.
  • This configuration allows for much more efficient sweeping than the conventional configuration in which the person uses one hand to hold the broom and the other hand to hold the shovel.
  • the person assembles the handle 100 and the shovel 50 as previously explained. He or she can thus raise the shovel 50 containing the waste to a height sufficient to pick up the shovel 50 with one hand or with both hands and empty it into a suitable container. The person can then easily disassemble the handle 100 and the shovel 50 by tilting the handle 100 as indicated by the arrow F1 in FIG. figure 9 .
  • the handle 100 is the handle of the broom with which the person in charge of the sweeping operation performs this operation.
  • One end of the handle 100 is equipped with the assembly device 2, as previously described in accordance with the invention.
  • the other end of the handle 100 is provided with a sweeping accessory (not shown), which is removably or non-removably attached to said end in a conventional manner, for example by means of a threaded end piece, identified by the reference 104 at the figure 11 .
  • shovel 50 and the handle 100 can be disassembled from each other is also advantageous for their storage, since their space requirement as separate accessories is less than their space requirement as assembled parts.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Details Of Rigid Or Semi-Rigid Containers (AREA)
  • Cleaning Of Streets, Tracks, Or Beaches (AREA)

Description

La présente invention se rapporte au domaine des instruments pour le nettoyage domestique. Elle se rapporte plus particulièrement aux instruments pour le balayage, tels que les balais et les pelles ménagères.The present invention relates to the field of instruments for domestic cleaning. It relates more particularly to instruments for sweeping, such as brooms and household dustpans.

Un balai est généralement constitué d'un manche ayant une extrémité apte à recevoir un accessoire de balayage tel qu'une brosse comportant des poils plus ou moins souples.A broom generally consists of a handle with one end capable of receiving a sweeping accessory such as a brush with more or less flexible bristles.

Une pelle ménagère classique est constituée d'un conteneur et d'une poignée. Le conteneur a un fond sensiblement plat et présente un rebord qui s'élève à partir du fond sur une partie de son pourtour. A l'opposé de la partie du pourtour qui est dénuée de rebord, la pelle est dotée d'une poignée, qui est généralement parallèle au plan du fond du conteneur, ou légèrement inclinée par rapport à ce plan.A conventional household shovel consists of a container and a handle. The container has a substantially flat bottom and has a rim that rises from the bottom over a portion of its circumference. Opposite the portion of the circumference that is free of rim, the shovel has a handle, which is generally parallel to the plane of the bottom of the container, or slightly inclined relative to this plane.

Toute personne ayant à accomplir une tâche de nettoyage domestique consistant à balayer des déchets, par exemple de la poussière ou des bris de verre, puis à les rassembler dans une pelle ménagère classique, est confrontée à la contrainte d'avoir à se baisser puis à se relever.Anyone who has to carry out a household cleaning task that involves sweeping up waste, such as dust or broken glass, and then collecting it in a conventional dustpan is faced with the hassle of having to bend down and then get back up.

En effet, la personne doit d'abord se baisser, pour tenir d'une main la poignée de la pelle afin de maintenir ladite pelle contre le sol, tout en maniant un balai ou une balayette avec l'autre main, pour pousser les déchets afin de les faire entrer dans le conteneur de la pelle par la partie dénuée de rebord. Puis la personne doit se relever en tenant la pelle par la poignée, avant d'en verser le contenu dans un récipient collecteur, tel qu'une poubelle.In fact, the person must first bend down, to hold the handle of the shovel with one hand in order to keep said shovel against the ground, while handling a broom or a brush with the other hand, to push the waste in order to make it enter the container of the shovel by the part without a rim. Then the person must stand up again while holding the shovel by the handle, before pouring the contents into a collection container, such as a trash can.

Pour les personnes ayant mal au dos, ou pour les personnes âgées, ou pour les personnes ayant un handicap physique, le fait de se baisser et de se relever peut s'avérer impossible ou problématique.For people with back pain, or for the elderly, or for people with physical disabilities, bending down and getting up may be impossible or problematic.

Afin de remédier à ce genre de difficulté, il a été proposé de munir les pelles ménagères d'un manche, plus allongé que la poignée d'une pelle classique, permettant de les manipuler sans se baisser ou en se baissant moins qu'avec les pelles classiques.In order to overcome this type of difficulty, it has been proposed to equip household shovels with a handle, longer than the handle of a classic shovel, allowing them to be handled without bending down or by bending less than with classic shovels.

Le document US6023812 divulgue une pelle ayant un conteneur surmonté d'une anse articulée. Un manche peut être rendu solidaire de la pelle de manière amovible au moyen d'un adaptateur qui relie une extrémité dudit manche à une tige filetée agencée sur la anse articulée. L'adaptateur présente un corps ayant la forme d'un cylindre creux. Il est constitué de deux portions successives ayant des diamètres intérieurs différents. L'extrémité du manche est introduite dans l'une des portions de l'adaptateur et est fixée à celle-ci au moyen d'un rivet ou équivalent. La tige est introduite par coulissement dans l'autre portion de l'adaptateur. Un cliquet présent sur la face extérieure de cette autre portion vient en prise avec le filetage de la tige au travers d'une ouverture ménagée dans l'adaptateur. Le cliquet est actionné au moyen d'un ressort pour maintenir l'adaptateur solidaire de la tige filetée ou pour les libérer l'un de l'autre. La liaison entre la tige filetée et l'adaptateur est ajustée par un mouvement de rotation.The document US6023812 discloses a shovel having a container topped with an articulated handle. A handle may be made integral with the shovel so as to removable by means of an adapter which connects one end of said handle to a threaded rod arranged on the articulated handle. The adapter has a body having the shape of a hollow cylinder. It is made up of two successive portions having different internal diameters. The end of the handle is introduced into one of the portions of the adapter and is fixed thereto by means of a rivet or equivalent. The rod is slidably introduced into the other portion of the adapter. A ratchet present on the external face of this other portion engages with the thread of the rod through an opening provided in the adapter. The ratchet is actuated by means of a spring to keep the adapter secured to the threaded rod or to release them from each other. The connection between the threaded rod and the adapter is adjusted by a rotational movement.

Le document FR2912892 décrit une pelle ménagère comprenant un réceptacle à poussière et dotée d'une poignée tubulaire cylindrique et creuse, moulée avec le réceptacle. La poignée est munie d'un puits vertical à sa base, contre le réceptacle. Il décrit également un manche tubulaire apte à se placer/se clipser dans le puits vertical de la pelle. La stabilité de la pelle au sol est assurée par la position angulaire du manche par rapport à la pelle. L'ensemble pelle/manche ainsi assemblé permet de relever la pelle à l'aide du manche, sans que l'utilisateur ait à se baisser. L'assemblage du manche à la pelle est réalisé au moyen d'un encliquetage. A cet effet, le puits vertical ménagé dans la poignée de la pelle comporte sur sa paroi un trou d'encliquetage, et une des extrémités du manche comporte un bouton d'encliquetage qui coopèrent pour assembler et désassembler le manche et la pelle. Le bouton d'encliquetage est agencé à l'extrémité d'une lamelle dont la direction est parallèle au manche. Ce document divulgue un dispositif selon le préambule de la revendication 1, et une pelle selon le préambule de la revendication 6.The document FR2912892 describes a household dustpan comprising a dust receptacle and provided with a hollow, cylindrical tubular handle, molded with the receptacle. The handle is provided with a vertical well at its base, against the receptacle. It also describes a tubular handle capable of being placed/clipped into the vertical well of the dustpan. The stability of the dustpan on the ground is ensured by the angular position of the handle relative to the dustpan. The dustpan/handle assembly thus assembled allows the dustpan to be raised using the handle, without the user having to bend down. The assembly of the handle to the dustpan is carried out by means of a snap-fastener. For this purpose, the vertical well provided in the handle of the dustpan has a snap-fastener hole on its wall, and one of the ends of the handle has a snap-fastener button which cooperate to assemble and disassemble the handle and the dustpan. The snap button is arranged at the end of a strip whose direction is parallel to the handle. This document discloses a device according to the preamble of claim 1, and a shovel according to the preamble of claim 6.

La présente invention a pour but de fournir une solution au problème consistant à se baisser et à se relever lors du maniement d'un balai et d'une pelle pour récolter des déchets.The present invention aims to provide a solution to the problem of bending down and getting up when handling a broom and shovel to collect waste.

L'invention est exposée dans le jeu de revendications jointThe invention is set forth in the attached set of claims.

La pelle est munie de moyens d'immobilisation qui permettent à la personne qui balaye d'immobiliser la pelle au sol pendant qu'elle pousse les déchets dans celle-ci, sans avoir à se baisser.The shovel is equipped with immobilization means which allow the person sweeping to immobilize the shovel on the ground while pushing the waste into it, without having to bend down.

La pelle est assemblée de manière amovible à un manche, au moyen d'un dispositif d'assemblage. Ainsi la personne qui balaye peut lever la pelle contenant des déchets, en se servant du manche assemblé à la pelle. Cette opération de levage est effectuée sans que la personne n'ait à se baisser, de façon simple, efficace et rapide.The shovel is removably assembled to a handle, by means of an assembly device. Thus the person sweeping can lift the shovel containing waste, using the handle assembled to the shovel. This lifting operation is carried out without the person having to bend down, in a simple, efficient and rapid manner.

L'assemblage est amovible, c'est-à-dire que la pelle et le manche peuvent être assemblés et désassemblés. Cela permet de ranger la pelle indépendamment du manche, et de ne pas avoir à prévoir un espace de rangement différent de celui d'une pelle classique.The assembly is removable, meaning that the shovel and handle can be assembled and disassembled. This allows the shovel to be stored independently of the handle, and does not require a different storage space than a conventional shovel.

En d'autres termes, la personne ayant à accomplir une tâche de balayage peut utiliser la pelle et le manche à balai équipé d'une brosse séparément l'un de l'autre, comme avec une pelle classique. Il peut aussi les assembler au moyen du dispositif d'assemblage selon l'invention, qui est fixé à l'extrémité du manche à balai opposée à l'extrémité portant la brosse, puis lever la pelle au moyen du manche pour amener celle-ci à hauteur de ses mains sans avoir à se baisser, afin de verser les déchets contenus dans la pelle dans un récipient collecteur approprié.In other words, the person having to carry out a sweeping task can use the dustpan and the broom handle equipped with a brush separately from each other, as with a conventional dustpan. He can also assemble them by means of the assembly device according to the invention, which is fixed to the end of the broom handle opposite the end carrying the brush, then lift the dustpan by means of the handle to bring it to the height of his hands without having to bend down, in order to pour the waste contained in the dustpan into a suitable collection container.

La présente invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre d'un mode de réalisation particulier, fourni à titre illustratif et nullement limitatif, en référence aux dessins annexés, dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un dispositif d'assemblage ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue de face d'un dispositif d'assemblage ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue de côté d'un dispositif d'assemblage ;
  • la figure 4 est une vue en perspective d'une pelle ;
  • la figure 5 est une vue de dessus agrandie de la poignée d'une pelle ;
  • la figure 6 est une vue de dessous agrandie de la poignée d'une pelle ;
  • la figure 7 est une vue en coupe longitudinale agrandie de la poignée d'une pelle ;
  • la figure 8 est une vue en perspective d'une pelle et de l'extrémité d'un manche équipé d'un dispositif d'assemblage, en position de pré-assemblage ;
  • la figure 9 est une vue en coupe longitudinale d'une pelle et de l'extrémité d'un manche équipé d'un dispositif d'assemblage, en début d'assemblage ;
  • la figure 10 est une vue en coupe longitudinale d'une pelle et de l'extrémité d'un manche équipé d'un dispositif d'assemblage, en fin d'assemblage ;
  • la figure 11 est une vue de côté de l'ensemble d'une pelle et d'un manche équipé d'un dispositif d'assemblage.
The present invention will be better understood upon reading the following detailed description of a particular embodiment, provided for illustrative purposes and in no way limiting, with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
  • there figure 1 is a perspective view of an assembly device;
  • there figure 2 is a front view of an assembly device;
  • there figure 3 is a side view of an assembly device;
  • there figure 4 is a perspective view of a shovel;
  • there figure 5 is an enlarged top view of the handle of a shovel;
  • there figure 6 is an enlarged bottom view of the handle of a shovel;
  • there figure 7 is an enlarged longitudinal sectional view of the handle of a shovel;
  • there figure 8 is a perspective view of a shovel and the end of a handle equipped with an assembly device, in the pre-assembly position;
  • there figure 9 is a longitudinal sectional view of a shovel and the end of a handle equipped with an assembly device, at the start of assembly;
  • there figure 10 is a longitudinal sectional view of a shovel and the end of a handle equipped with an assembly device, at the end of assembly;
  • there figure 11 is a side view of a shovel and handle assembly equipped with an assembly device.

Les figures 1 à 3 montrent un dispositif d'assemblage 2 selon l'invention, respectivement en perspective, en vue de face et en vue de côté.THE Figures 1 to 3 show an assembly device 2 according to the invention, respectively in perspective, in front view and in side view.

Le dispositif d'assemblage 2 comporte une base 4 agencée de manière centrale entre une première extension 6, une deuxième extension 8, et un appendice 10.The assembly device 2 comprises a base 4 arranged centrally between a first extension 6, a second extension 8, and an appendage 10.

La base 4 comprend un corps 40, une première portion active 42 et une deuxième portion active 44. Les deux portions actives 42, 44 sont agencées de part et d'autre du corps 40 suivant un premier axe identifié aux figures par le repère X.The base 4 comprises a body 40, a first active portion 42 and a second active portion 44. The two active portions 42, 44 are arranged on either side of the body 40 along a first axis identified in the figures by the reference X.

La première portion active 42 présente sensiblement une forme de tronc de cylindre qui s'étend suivant un deuxième axe identifié aux figures par le repère Y. Les deux axes X, Y sont perpendiculaires entre eux et se croisent sensiblement au centre de la première portion active 42.The first active portion 42 has substantially the shape of a truncated cylinder which extends along a second axis identified in the figures by the reference Y. The two axes X, Y are perpendicular to each other and intersect substantially at the center of the first active portion 42.

La deuxième portion active 44 se présente sensiblement sous la forme d'un socle relié d'un côté au corps 40 de la base 4 et ayant un plateau 46 du côté opposé audit corps 40. Le plateau 46 s'étend suivant un plan qui est à la fois perpendiculaire au premier axe X et parallèle au deuxième axe Y.The second active portion 44 is substantially in the form of a base connected on one side to the body 40 of the base 4 and having a plate 46 on the side opposite said body 40. The plate 46 extends along a plane which is both perpendicular to the first axis X and parallel to the second axis Y.

La première extension 6 présente globalement une forme de crochet et s'étend sensiblement suivant l'axe X à partir de la première portion active 42 de la base 4. Elle comprend un corps 60 qui se prolonge par un renflement 62 qui revient vers la première portion active 42, de telle sorte qu'une rainure 64 est définie entre ledit renflement 62 et le corps 60 de ladite première extension 6. Sur l'exemple illustré aux figures, la direction de la rainure 64 est sensiblement parallèle à l'axe Y de la première portion active 42.The first extension 6 generally has a hook shape and extends substantially along the X axis from the first active portion 42 of the base 4. It comprises a body 60 which is extended by a bulge 62 which returns towards the first active portion 42, such that a groove 64 is defined between said bulge 62 and the body 60 of said first extension 6. In the example illustrated in the figures, the direction of the groove 64 is substantially parallel to the Y axis of the first active portion 42.

La deuxième extension 8 s'étend suivant l'axe X à partir de la deuxième portion active 44 de la base 4. Elle est centrée sur l'axe X et repose sur le plateau 46.The second extension 8 extends along the X axis from the second active portion 44 of the base 4. It is centered on the X axis and rests on the plate 46.

La deuxième extension 8 comporte une âme 80, constituée, dans l'exemple illustré aux figures, par des nervures radiales s'étendant sur toute la longueur de ladite deuxième extension 8, suivant la direction de l'axe X.The second extension 8 comprises a core 80, constituted, in the example illustrated in the figures, by radial ribs extending over the entire length of said second extension 8, in the direction of the X axis.

Sur une première zone, proche de la deuxième partie active 44 de la base 4, l'âme 80 supporte une structure en forme de cage 82. Sur une deuxième zone, proche de l'extrémité libre de ladite deuxième extension 8, l'âme 80 supporte des ailettes radiales 84 (au nombre de deux sur les figures) qui sont sensiblement parallèles au plateau 46.On a first zone, close to the second active part 44 of the base 4, the core 80 supports a cage-shaped structure 82. On a second zone, close to the free end of said second extension 8, the core 80 supports radial fins 84 (two in number in the figures) which are substantially parallel to the plate 46.

La structure en forme de cage 82 et les ailettes 84 s'inscrivent globalement dans un cylindre. Leur rôle sera expliqué plus loin dans la description détaillée.The cage-like structure 82 and the fins 84 are generally inscribed in a cylinder. Their role will be explained later in the detailed description.

L'appendice 10 s'étend dans le prolongement du corps 40 de la base 4 suivant un troisième axe identifié aux figures par le repère Z, qui est sensiblement perpendiculaire au premier axe X et au deuxième axe Y. Sur l'exemple illustré aux figures, l'appendice 10 a sensiblement la forme d'un triangle ayant un côté 12 parallèle au troisième axe Z et un autre côté 14 qui rejoint la première portion active 42 de la base 4.The appendix 10 extends in the extension of the body 40 of the base 4 along a third axis identified in the figures by the reference Z, which is substantially perpendicular to the first axis X and to the second axis Y. In the example illustrated in the figures, the appendix 10 has substantially the shape of a triangle having a side 12 parallel to the third axis Z and another side 14 which joins the first active portion 42 of the base 4.

La figure 4 est une vue en perspective d'une pelle ménagère 50 selon l'invention.There figure 4 is a perspective view of a household shovel 50 according to the invention.

De la même manière qu'une pelle classique, la pelle 50 comporte un conteneur 60 et une poignée 70.In the same way as a classic shovel, the 50 shovel has a 60 container and a 70 handle.

De manière connue, le conteneur 60 est doté d'un fond 62 sensiblement plat et d'un rebord 64 s'élevant à partir du fond 62 sur une partie du pourtour du conteneur 60. Vers la partie du pourtour dénuée de rebord, le fond 62 est prolongé par une zone d'entrée 66 par laquelle les déchets entrent dans le conteneur 60.In a known manner, the container 60 is provided with a substantially flat bottom 62 and a rim 64 rising from the bottom 62 over a portion of the perimeter of the container 60. Towards the portion of the perimeter without a rim, the bottom 62 is extended by an entry zone 66 through which the waste enters the container 60.

Selon le mode de réalisation illustré aux figures, la zone d'entrée 66 est en pente. Son bord libre 68 est sensiblement au même niveau que le fond 62, tandis qu'elle est surélevée du côté de sa jonction avec le fond 62. Une telle géométrie contribue à éviter que les déchets ne s'échappent du conteneur 60 une fois qu'ils ont été récoltés, y compris lorsque les déchets se présentent sous forme liquide ou sous forme pâteuse.According to the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the entry zone 66 is sloping. Its free edge 68 is substantially at the same level as the bottom 62, while it is raised on the side of its junction with the bottom 62. Such a geometry helps prevent waste from escaping from the container 60 once it has been collected, including when the waste is in liquid or paste form.

Optionnellement, le bord libre 68 de la zone d'entrée peut être muni d'une bande (non représentée aux figures) faite en un matériau différent de celui du reste de la pelle 50, par exemple en caoutchouc choisi pour ses qualités antiglisse.Optionally, the free edge 68 of the entry zone can be provided with a strip (not shown in the figures) made of a material different from that of the rest of the shovel 50, for example rubber chosen for its anti-slip qualities.

Optionnellement, la pelle 50 comporte des dents 172 agencées sur le sommet du rebord 64. Le rôle des dents 172 consiste à séparer la poussière retenue entre les poils d'une brosse de balai, lorsque ladite brosse est frottée contre lesdites dents 172, afin que cette poussière tombe dans le conteneur 60.Optionally, the shovel 50 comprises teeth 172 arranged on the top of the rim 64. The role of the teeth 172 is to separate the dust retained between the bristles of a broom brush, when said brush is rubbed against said teeth 172, so that this dust falls into the container 60.

Selon une première variante (non représentée aux figures), les dents 172 s'élèvent dans le prolongement du rebord 64, parallèlement audit rebord. Selon une deuxième variante, préférée, les dents 172 s'étendent à partir du rebord 64, en faisant un angle avec ledit rebord 64. Sur l'exemple illustré aux figures, l'angle est sensiblement un angle droit. Avec cette deuxième variante, l'efficacité de la récolte de poussière est améliorée.According to a first variant (not shown in the figures), the teeth 172 rise in the extension of the rim 64, parallel to said rim. According to a second, preferred variant, the teeth 172 extend from the rim 64, making an angle with said rim 64. In the example illustrated in the figures, the angle is substantially a right angle. With this second variant, the efficiency of dust collection is improved.

La pelle 50 comporte également des moyens d'immobilisation 174 qui permettent à la personne qui balaye d'immobiliser la pelle 50 sur le sol pendant qu'elle pousse les déchets dans le conteneur 60 au moyen d'un accessoire de balayage, tel qu'une brosse, sans avoir à se baisser.The shovel 50 also includes immobilization means 174 which allow the person sweeping to immobilize the shovel 50 on the ground while pushing the waste into the container 60 by means of a sweeping accessory, such as a brush, without having to bend down.

Sur l'exemple illustré aux figures, les moyens d'immobilisation 174 de la pelle 50 sont constitués par deux oreilles 174 se projetant latéralement à partir du conteneur 60.In the example illustrated in the figures, the immobilization means 174 of the shovel 50 are constituted by two ears 174 projecting laterally from the container 60.

Les oreilles 174 ont une épaisseur régulière de telle manière que leur surface supérieure soit sensiblement plane. Par exemple cette épaisseur peut être analogue à l'épaisseur du fond 62.The ears 174 have a regular thickness such that their upper surface is substantially flat. For example, this thickness may be similar to the thickness of the bottom 62.

Sur l'exemple illustré aux figures :

  • les oreilles 174 sont situées vers l'extrémité libre 68 de la zone d'entrée 66,
  • les oreilles sont séparées de la zone d'entrée 66 par un prolongement 76 du rebord 64,
  • les oreilles 174 ont une forme sensiblement triangulaire avec un bout arrondi.
In the example illustrated in the figures:
  • the ears 174 are located towards the free end 68 of the entry zone 66,
  • the ears are separated from the entry zone 66 by an extension 76 of the rim 64,
  • The ears 174 have a roughly triangular shape with a rounded tip.

Comme pour une pelle classique, la poignée 70 est agencée sur le rebord 64 du conteneur 60 de la pelle 50, à l'opposé de la zone d'entrée 66.As with a conventional shovel, the handle 70 is arranged on the rim 64 of the container 60 of the shovel 50, opposite the entry zone 66.

La poignée 70 est représentée à plus grande échelle, respectivement en vue de dessus, en vue de dessous et en coupe longitudinale, aux figures 5 à 7.The handle 70 is shown on a larger scale, respectively in top view, in bottom view and in longitudinal section, at Figures 5 to 7 .

La poignée 70 présente une forme sensiblement allongée le long d'un axe de poignée identifié aux figures par le repère W (voir figures 5 et 6). Elle peut être prise en main de la même manière qu'une poignée de pelle classique par une personne chargée d'une tâche de balayage.The handle 70 has a substantially elongated shape along a handle axis identified in the figures by the reference W (see Figures 5 and 6 ). It can be held in the same way as a conventional shovel handle by a person carrying out a sweeping task.

Sur l'exemple illustré aux figures, non limitatif, la poignée 70 est agencée de manière à assurer une continuité de son profil avec le profil du rebord 64 du conteneur 60 (voir figure 7).In the example illustrated in the figures, which is not limiting, the handle 70 is arranged so as to ensure continuity of its profile with the profile of the rim 64 of the container 60 (see figure 7 ).

Selon l'invention, la poignée 70 est sensiblement creuse et ouverte vers le haut lorsque la pelle 50 est posée sur le sol en position de service.According to the invention, the handle 70 is substantially hollow and open upwards when the shovel 50 is placed on the ground in the service position.

La poignée 70 comporte deux tronçons successifs : un premier tronçon 72 proche du rebord 64 du conteneur 60 et un deuxième tronçon 74 éloigné dudit rebord 64.The handle 70 comprises two successive sections: a first section 72 close to the rim 64 of the container 60 and a second section 74 distant from said rim 64.

Le premier tronçon 72 se présente comme une cuvette ayant sensiblement la forme en creux d'un tronc de cylindre. Plus précisément la forme intérieure du premier tronçon 72 est globalement complémentaire de la forme de la première portion active 42 de la base 4 du dispositif d'assemblage 2.The first section 72 is presented as a bowl having substantially the hollow shape of a truncated cylinder. More precisely, the internal shape of the first section 72 is generally complementary to the shape of the first active portion 42 of the base 4 of the assembly device 2.

Suivant une direction perpendiculaire à l'axe W, le premier tronçon 72 est limité par des parois latérales 73. Sur l'exemple illustré, ces parois 73 ont globalement la forme d'un demi-disque.In a direction perpendicular to the axis W, the first section 72 is limited by side walls 73. In the example illustrated, these walls 73 generally have the shape of a half-disc.

Le premier tronçon 72 est en outre doté d'une ouverture 76 qui traverse son fond (voir figures 4, 5 et 6). La présence de l'ouverture 76 a pour conséquence que le fond du premier tronçon 72 est constitué de deux bandes latérales 77, situées chacune entre ladite ouverture 76 et une des parois latérales 73.The first section 72 is further provided with an opening 76 which crosses its bottom (see Figures 4, 5 and 6 ). The presence of the opening 76 has the consequence that the bottom of the first section 72 is made up of two strips. lateral 77, each located between said opening 76 and one of the lateral walls 73.

La liaison du premier tronçon 72 avec le rebord 64 du conteneur 60 est réalisée au moyen de deux appuis 78 qui se projettent sur ledit rebord 64 à partir du premier tronçon 72. Chaque appui 78 se présente comme une paroi pleine de forme sensiblement triangulaire dont un côté est solidaire du rebord 64 et dont un autre côté est solidaire de la face extérieure du premier tronçon 72.The connection of the first section 72 with the rim 64 of the container 60 is achieved by means of two supports 78 which project onto said rim 64 from the first section 72. Each support 78 is in the form of a solid wall of substantially triangular shape, one side of which is secured to the rim 64 and another side of which is secured to the outer face of the first section 72.

Les deux appuis 78 sont disposés de part et d'autre de l'ouverture 76. Sur l'exemple illustré, l'ouverture 76 présente une section sensiblement rectangulaire, et les deux appuis 78 sont dans le prolongement des deux côtés latéraux de l'ouverture 76, c'est-à-dire ses deux côtés qui sont sensiblement parallèles à la direction longitudinale W de la poignée 70.The two supports 78 are arranged on either side of the opening 76. In the example illustrated, the opening 76 has a substantially rectangular section, and the two supports 78 are in the extension of the two lateral sides of the opening 76, that is to say its two sides which are substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction W of the handle 70.

Un pan 90 s'étend entre les deux appuis 78, suivant un plan perpendiculaire aux plans des appuis 78. Le pan 90 est incliné par rapport au rebord 64 du conteneur 60. Sur l'exemple illustré aux figures, le pan 90 et le rebord 64 du conteneur 60 constituent deux surfaces sensiblement planes qui se rejoignent en faisant un angle A (figure 7). L'angle A est lié à l'inclinaison du rebord 64 du conteneur 60 de la pelle 50.A section 90 extends between the two supports 78, along a plane perpendicular to the planes of the supports 78. The section 90 is inclined relative to the rim 64 of the container 60. In the example illustrated in the figures, the section 90 and the rim 64 of the container 60 constitute two substantially flat surfaces which meet at an angle A ( figure 7 ). Angle A is related to the inclination of the edge 64 of the container 60 of the shovel 50.

Le pan 90 s'étend vers le bas lorsque la pelle 50 est posée sur le sol en position de service. Il longe l'ouverture 76 et dépasse celle-ci.The pan 90 extends downward when the shovel 50 is placed on the ground in the service position. It runs along the opening 76 and extends beyond it.

Les deux appuis 78, le pan 90 et le rebord 64 du conteneur 60 délimitent un logement 92 ouvert vers le bas lorsque la pelle 50 est posée sur le sol en position de service. Le volume du logement 92 dépend de l'angle A, qui est compris de préférence entre 20 et 40 degrés. Sur l'exemple illustré aux figures, l'angle A est sensiblement de 30 degrés.The two supports 78, the side 90 and the rim 64 of the container 60 delimit a housing 92 open downwards when the shovel 50 is placed on the ground in the service position. The volume of the housing 92 depends on the angle A, which is preferably between 20 and 40 degrees. In the example illustrated in the figures, the angle A is substantially 30 degrees.

Le deuxième tronçon 74 se présente comme un bassin allongé, moins large que le premier tronçon 72. Il présente sur sa face intérieure, c'est-à-dire au fond du bassin, une saillie longitudinale 94 et deux saillies transversales 96.The second section 74 is presented as an elongated basin, narrower than the first section 72. It has on its inner face, that is to say at the bottom of the basin, a longitudinal projection 94 and two transverse projections 96.

La saillie longitudinale 94 s'étend suivant la direction de l'axe W sur une partie du deuxième tronçon 74 à partir du bord de l'ouverture 76 du premier tronçon 72, sans aller jusqu'à l'extrémité du deuxième tronçon 74.The longitudinal projection 94 extends in the direction of the axis W over a portion of the second section 74 from the edge of the opening 76 of the first section 72, without going as far as the end of the second section 74.

Les saillies transversales 96 s'étendent entre les deux parois latérales du deuxième tronçon 74 en forme de bassin, selon des plans sensiblement parallèles entre eux et sensiblement perpendiculaires à l'axe W. Ils chevauchent la saillie longitudinale 94. Ils ne dépassent pas au-dessus des bords du deuxième tronçon 74.The transverse projections 96 extend between the two side walls of the second basin-shaped section 74, along planes substantially parallel to each other and substantially perpendicular to the axis W. They overlap the longitudinal projection 94. They do not extend above the edges of the second section 74.

La présence de la saillie longitudinale 94 et des saillies transversales 96 a pour effet de renforcer la résistance à la déformation du deuxième tronçon 74 de la poignée 70 de la pelle 50. Leur rôle sera détaillé plus loin.The presence of the longitudinal projection 94 and the transverse projections 96 has the effect of reinforcing the resistance to deformation of the second section 74 of the handle 70 of the shovel 50. Their role will be detailed later.

A l'extrémité du deuxième tronçon 74, la poignée peut être optionnellement dotée d'un trou 98. Comme pour une pelle classique, ce trou 98 peut être utile au rangement de la pelle 50 en permettant d'accrocher celle-ci à un clou, ou accessoire équivalent, prévu sur un mur ou sur une paroi d'un placard.At the end of the second section 74, the handle can optionally be provided with a hole 98. As for a conventional shovel, this hole 98 can be useful for storing the shovel 50 by allowing it to be hung on a nail, or equivalent accessory, provided on a wall or on a wall of a cupboard.

Le dispositif d'assemblage 2 et la pelle 50 sont de préférence réalisés en matière plastique, par exemple en polyamide, et notamment en polyamide chargé de fibres de verre. Ils peuvent être obtenus par un procédé de moulage, par exemple moulage par injection. Le dispositif d'assemblage 2 est de préférence monobloc, fabriqué d'une seule pièce, ce qui augmente sa solidité.The assembly device 2 and the shovel 50 are preferably made of plastic, for example polyamide, and in particular polyamide filled with glass fibers. They can be obtained by a molding process, for example injection molding. The assembly device 2 is preferably a single-piece, manufactured in one piece, which increases its strength.

On va maintenant décrire, en relation avec les figures 8 à 10, comment les différentes caractéristiques de la pelle 50 et du dispositif d'assemblage 2 coopèrent pour réaliser l'assemblage de la pelle 50 et d'un manche 100 sur lequel est fixé le dispositif d'assemblage 2.We will now describe, in relation to the figures 8 to 10 , how the different characteristics of the shovel 50 and the assembly device 2 cooperate to achieve the assembly of the shovel 50 and a handle 100 on which the assembly device 2 is fixed.

Le manche 100 peut être un manche classique à disposition dans le commerce. De préférence, il s'agit d'un manche métallique, le métal étant de préférence de l'aluminium anodisé.The handle 100 may be a conventional commercially available handle. Preferably, it is a metal handle, the metal preferably being anodized aluminum.

La fixation du dispositif d'assemblage 2 sur une extrémité du manche 100 est une fixation définitive, non amovible. Cette fixation est visible sur les figures 9 et 10 qui sont des vues en coupe.The attachment of the assembly device 2 to one end of the handle 100 is a permanent, non-removable attachment. This attachment is visible on the Figures 9 and 10 which are sectional views.

La structure en forme de cage 82 et les ailettes 84 de la première extension 8 du dispositif d'assemblage 2 constituent des premiers moyens de fixation.The cage-like structure 82 and the fins 84 of the first extension 8 of the assembly device 2 constitute first fixing means.

Les seconds moyens de fixation sont constitués par le segment terminal 102 de l'extrémité du manche 100, dont la paroi intérieure est creuse, cylindrique et lisse, et dont le diamètre intérieur est adapté pour que la deuxième extension 8 du dispositif d'assemblage 2 soit entrée à force dans ledit segment terminal 102. La fixation est maintenue par friction entre la structure en forme de cage 82 et la paroi intérieure du segment terminal 102, les ailettes 84 agissant pour empêcher le retrait de l'extension 8.The second fixing means are constituted by the terminal segment 102 of the end of the handle 100, the inner wall of which is hollow, cylindrical and smooth, and the inner diameter of which is adapted so that the second extension 8 of the assembly device 2 is forced into said terminal segment 102. The fixing is maintained by friction between the cage-shaped structure 82 and the inner wall of the terminal segment 102, the fins 84 acting to prevent the withdrawal of the extension 8.

La figure 8 montre une configuration de pré-assemblage de la pelle 2 et du manche 100. L'extrémité du manche 100 qui porte le dispositif d'assemblage 2 est approchée du manche 70 de la pelle 50. Le manche 100 est orienté de telle façon que la première extension 6 du dispositif d'assemblage 2 se trouve en regard du premier tronçon 72 de la poignée 70, tandis que l'appendice 10 du dispositif d'assemblage 2 se trouve en regard du deuxième tronçon 74 de la poignée 70.There figure 8 shows a pre-assembly configuration of the shovel 2 and the handle 100. The end of the handle 100 which carries the assembly device 2 is approached from the handle 70 of the shovel 50. The handle 100 is oriented in such a way that the first extension 6 of the assembly device 2 is located opposite the first section 72 of the handle 70, while the appendage 10 of the assembly device 2 is located opposite the second section 74 of the handle 70.

Ensuite le manche 100 est abaissé, de telle façon que le dispositif d'assemblage 2 pénètre dans le premier tronçon 72, comme illustré sur la figure 9. A cet effet, le manche 100 est légèrement incliné vers l'avant, c'est-à-dire du côté du conteneur 60 de la pelle 50, comme indiqué par la flèche F1.Then the handle 100 is lowered, so that the assembly device 2 enters the first section 72, as illustrated in the figure 9 . For this purpose, the handle 100 is slightly inclined forward, that is to say towards the side of the container 60 of the shovel 50, as indicated by the arrow F1.

L'abaissement du manche 100 s'interrompt lorsque le dispositif d'assemblage 2 arrive en butée contre le premier tronçon 72. Plus précisément, la première extension 6 traverse l'ouverture 76 du premier tronçon 72, tandis que le tronc de cylindre formé par la première portion active 42 se loge dans la cuvette formée par ledit premier tronçon 72. Les dimensions de ladite première portion active 42 et dudit premier tronçon 72 sont prévues pour que ladite première portion 42 épouse le fond dudit premier tronçon 72.The lowering of the handle 100 is interrupted when the assembly device 2 comes into abutment against the first section 72. More precisely, the first extension 6 passes through the opening 76 of the first section 72, while the cylinder truncated formed by the first active portion 42 is housed in the cup formed by said first section 72. The dimensions of said first active portion 42 and of said first section 72 are provided so that said first portion 42 matches the bottom of said first section 72.

Ensuite, le manche 100 est légèrement incliné vers l'arrière, c'est-à-dire du côté de la poignée 70 de la pelle 50, comme indiqué par la flèche F2 à la figure 10, par un mouvement de rotation autour de l'axe Y. Le renflement 62 de la première extension 6 vient se placer dans le logement 92 du premier tronçon 72.Then, the handle 100 is slightly inclined towards the rear, that is to say towards the handle 70 of the shovel 50, as indicated by the arrow F2 at figure 10 , by a rotational movement around the Y axis. The bulge 62 of the first extension 6 is placed in the housing 92 of the first section 72.

L'inclinaison vers l'arrière du manche 100 est guidée par le glissement en rotation de la première portion 42 du dispositif d'assemblage 2 sur les bandes latérales 77 du fond du premier tronçon 72 de la poignée 70.The rearward tilt of the handle 100 is guided by the rotational sliding of the first portion 42 of the assembly device 2 on the side strips 77 of the bottom of the first section 72 of the handle 70.

L'inclinaison en arrière du manche 100 s'interrompt lorsque l'appendice 10 du dispositif d'assemblage 2 arrive en butée contre le deuxième tronçon 74 de la poignée 70 de la pelle 50. Plus précisément, l'appendice 10 vient se poser sur les saillies 94, 96 du deuxième tronçon 74.The backward tilting of the handle 100 is interrupted when the appendage 10 of the assembly device 2 comes into abutment against the second section 74 of the handle 70 of the shovel 50. More precisely, the appendage 10 comes to rest on the projections 94, 96 of the second section 74.

Le renflement 62 de la première extension 6 est alors introduit dans le logement 92 du premier tronçon 72 de la poignée 70, avec le pan 90 du premier tronçon 72 qui se trouve en butée contre la rainure 64 de la première extension 6. L'assemblage est réalisé.The bulge 62 of the first extension 6 is then introduced into the housing 92 of the first section 72 of the handle 70, with the face 90 of the first section 72 which is in abutment against the groove 64 of the first extension 6. The assembly is carried out.

Les formes et les dimensions des saillies 94, 96 sont prévues pour que l'appendice 10 soit guidé et stabilisé, c'est-à-dire pour éviter qu'il ne bouge suivant la direction perpendiculaire à l'axe W de la poignée 70. Sur l'exemple illustré aux figures, la saillie longitudinale 94 matérialise un rehaussement du fond du deuxième tronçon 74, tandis que les saillies transversales 96 matérialisent un rapprochement des parois latérales du deuxième tronçon 74 de la poignée 70.The shapes and dimensions of the projections 94, 96 are provided so that the appendage 10 is guided and stabilized, that is to say to prevent it from moving in the direction perpendicular to the axis W of the handle 70. In the example illustrated in the figures, the longitudinal projection 94 materializes a raising of the bottom of the second section 74, while the transverse projections 96 materialize a bringing together of the side walls of the second section 74 of the handle 70.

La saillie 94 réalise une butée en hauteur pour l'appendice 10.The projection 94 provides a height stop for the appendix 10.

Les saillies 96 réalisent des butées latérales pour l'appendice 10.The projections 96 provide lateral stops for the appendix 10.

Le guidage du dispositif d'assemblage au moyen de l'appendice 10 et des saillies 94, 96 a pour effet induit de guider l'introduction du renflement 62 dans le logement 92, entre les deux appuis 78. La présence desdits appuis 78 permet que le renflement 62 de l'extension 6 en forme de crochet reste dans le logement 92.Guiding the assembly device by means of the appendix 10 and the projections 94, 96 has the induced effect of guiding the introduction of the bulge 62 into the housing 92, between the two supports 78. The presence of said supports 78 allows the bulge 62 of the hook-shaped extension 6 to remain in the housing 92.

Outre la fonction de rigidification du deuxième tronçon 74 qui a été décrite plus haut, les éléments en saillie 94, 96 permettent de réduire les dimensions de l'espace dans lequel l'appendice 10 du dispositif d'assemblage 2 vient se poser, sans modifier les dimensions de la poignée 70. Cela permet, par conséquence, de réduire les dimensions dudit appendice 10, et donc de réduire l'encombrement global du dispositif d'assemblage 2.In addition to the stiffening function of the second section 74 which was described above, the projecting elements 94, 96 make it possible to reduce the dimensions of the space in which the appendage 10 of the assembly device 2 is placed, without modifying the dimensions of the handle 70. This consequently makes it possible to reduce the dimensions of said appendage 10, and therefore to reduce the overall size of the assembly device 2.

Grâce à l'agencement des formes du dispositif d'assemblage 2 et de la poignée 70 de la pelle 50, au fur et à mesure que l'extrémité du manche 100 équipé de l'embout 2 est approchée de la poignée 70 de la pelle 50 (figure 8), le renflement 62 de la première extension 6 du dispositif d'assemblage 2 est guidé en translation contre le pan 90. Ce renflement pénètre dans l'ouverture 76 tout en étant guidé contre le pan 90. Si la personne qui réalise l'assemblage lâche alors le manche 100 équipé du dispositif d'assemblage 2, le renflement 62 dépasse l'extrémité du pan 90. Alors le manche 100 équipé du dispositif d'assemblage 2 est automatiquement basculé comme indiqué par la flèche F2, et le renflement 62 s'introduit dans le logement 92, tandis que l'appendice 10 se positionne sur les saillies 94, 96. L'assemblage est donc très facile à réaliser. C'est un assemblage très stable, notamment lorsque l'utilisateur tient le manche pour soulever la pelle.Thanks to the arrangement of the shapes of the assembly device 2 and the handle 70 of the shovel 50, as the end of the handle 100 equipped with the tip 2 is approached to the handle 70 of the shovel 50 ( figure 8 ), the bulge 62 of the first extension 6 of the assembly device 2 is guided in translation against the face 90. This bulge enters the opening 76 while being guided against the face 90. If the person performing the assembly then releases the handle 100 equipped with the assembly device 2, the bulge 62 extends beyond the end of the face 90. Then the handle 100 equipped with the assembly device 2 is automatically tilted as indicated by the arrow F2, and the bulge 62 is inserted into the housing 92, while the appendage 10 is positioned on the projections 94, 96. The assembly is therefore very easy to perform. It is a very stable assembly, especially when the user holds the handle to lift the shovel.

En résumé :

  • l'assemblage du manche 100 équipé du dispositif d'assemblage 2 et de la pelle 50 est réalisé grâce à des premiers moyens d'assemblage 6, 62, 64 présents sur le dispositif d'assemblage 2 qui coopèrent avec des seconds moyens d'assemblage 72, 73, 76, 78, 92 présents sur la poignée 70 de la pelle 50,
  • l'assemblage du manche 100 équipé du dispositif d'assemblage 2 et de la pelle 50 est facilité grâce à des premier moyens de guidage 42, 62, 10 présents sur le dispositif d'assemblage 2 qui coopèrent avec des seconds moyens de guidage 77, 90, 94, 96 présents sur la poignée 70 de la pelle 50.
In summary:
  • the assembly of the handle 100 equipped with the assembly device 2 and the shovel 50 is carried out using first assembly means 6, 62, 64 present on the assembly device 2 which cooperate with second assembly means 72, 73, 76, 78, 92 present on the handle 70 of the shovel 50,
  • the assembly of the handle 100 equipped with the assembly device 2 and the shovel 50 is facilitated by means of first guide means 42, 62, 10 present on the assembly device 2 which cooperate with second guide means 77, 90, 94, 96 present on the handle 70 of the shovel 50.

Les caractéristiques présentes sur le dispositif d'assemblage 2 et sur la pelle 50 permettent de réaliser des opérations d'assemblage et de désassemblage aisément et rapidement, sans effort particulier. Il suffit d'approcher l'extrémité du manche 100 de la poignée de la pelle 50. La présence des moyens de guidage permet de réussir un assemblage efficace, sans qu'il soit nécessaire de viser et d'ajuster la position de manière précise.The features present on the assembly device 2 and on the shovel 50 make it possible to carry out assembly and disassembly operations easily and quickly, without any particular effort. It is sufficient to approach the end of the handle 100 to the grip of the shovel 50. The presence of the guide means makes it possible to achieve efficient assembly, without it being necessary to aim and adjust the position precisely.

Ainsi la personne qui doit accomplir la tâche domestique de balayage commence par balayer les déchets et les réunir en un tas, avec un balai ayant un manche dont une extrémité porte un accessoire de balayage tel qu'une brosse et dont l'autre extrémité est équipée d'un dispositif d'assemblage 2 selon l'invention. Puis elle pousse les déchets dans une pelle 50 selon l'invention au moyen de l'accessoire de balayage.So the person who has to carry out the domestic task of sweeping begins by sweeping the waste and gathering it into a pile, with a broom having a handle, one end of which carries a sweeping accessory such as a brush and the other end of which is equipped with an assembly device 2 according to the invention. Then it pushes the waste into a shovel 50 according to the invention by means of the sweeping accessory.

Pendant cette opération, ladite pelle 50 est posée sur le sol et maintenue immobile entre les pieds de la personne par des moyens d'immobilisation 174. Sur l'exemple illustré aux figures, les moyens d'immobilisation sont les oreilles 174 sur chacune desquelles la personne pose un pied. De plus, la position des oreilles 174 de part et d'autre du bord libre 68 de la zone d'entrée 66 du conteneur 60 permet de plaquer efficacement ce bord libre 68 contre le sol et de garantir que les déchets sont bien introduits dans ledit conteneur 60, sans risque qu'ils passent sous la pelle 50, y compris lorsque les déchets se présentent sous forme liquide ou pâteuse. En outre, la pelle étant immobilisée sur le sol par l'action des pieds de la personne sur les oreilles 174, celle-ci peut utiliser ses deux mains pour manier le balai afin de pousser les déchets dans le conteneur 60 de la pelle 50. Cette configuration permet un balayage beaucoup plus efficace que la configuration classique dans laquelle la personne utilise une main pour tenir le balai et l'autre main pour tenir la pelle.During this operation, said shovel 50 is placed on the ground and held stationary between the person's feet by immobilization means 174. In the example illustrated in the figures, the immobilization means are the ears 174 on each of which the person places a foot. In addition, the position of the ears 174 on either side of the free edge 68 of the entry zone 66 of the container 60 makes it possible to effectively press this free edge 68 against the ground and to ensure that the waste is properly introduced into said container 60, without any risk of it passing under the shovel 50, including when the waste is in liquid or pasty form. Furthermore, with the shovel immobilized on the ground by the action of the person's feet on the ears 174, the person can use both hands to handle the broom to push the waste into the container 60 of the shovel 50. This configuration allows for much more efficient sweeping than the conventional configuration in which the person uses one hand to hold the broom and the other hand to hold the shovel.

Une fois que les déchets sont poussés dans la pelle 50 au moyen de l'accessoire de balayage, la personne assemble le manche 100 et la pelle 50 comme expliqué précédemment. Elle peut ainsi lever la pelle 50 contenant les déchets jusqu'à une hauteur suffisante pour prendre la pelle 50 avec une main ou avec les deux mains et la vider dans un récipient adapté. La personne peut ensuite désassembler aisément le manche 100 et la pelle 50 en inclinant le manche 100 comme indiqué par la flèche F1 à la figure 9.Once the waste is pushed into the shovel 50 by means of the sweeping attachment, the person assembles the handle 100 and the shovel 50 as previously explained. He or she can thus raise the shovel 50 containing the waste to a height sufficient to pick up the shovel 50 with one hand or with both hands and empty it into a suitable container. The person can then easily disassemble the handle 100 and the shovel 50 by tilting the handle 100 as indicated by the arrow F1 in FIG. figure 9 .

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier, illustré à la figure 11, le manche 100 est le manche du balai avec lequel la personne chargée de l'opération de balayage effectue cette opération. Une extrémité du manche 100 est équipée du dispositif d'assemblage 2, comme décrit précédemment conformément à l'invention. L'autre extrémité du manche 100 est dotée d'un accessoire de balayage (non représenté), qui est fixé de manière amovible ou non amovible à ladite extrémité de manière classique, par exemple au moyen d'un embout fileté, identifié par le repère 104 à la figure 11.According to a particular embodiment, illustrated in the figure 11 , the handle 100 is the handle of the broom with which the person in charge of the sweeping operation performs this operation. One end of the handle 100 is equipped with the assembly device 2, as previously described in accordance with the invention. The other end of the handle 100 is provided with a sweeping accessory (not shown), which is removably or non-removably attached to said end in a conventional manner, for example by means of a threaded end piece, identified by the reference 104 at the figure 11 .

Le fait que la pelle 50 et le manche 100 puissent être désassemblés l'un de l'autre est également avantageux pour leur rangement, car leur encombrement en tant qu'accessoires séparés est moindre que leur encombrement en tant que pièces assemblées.The fact that the shovel 50 and the handle 100 can be disassembled from each other is also advantageous for their storage, since their space requirement as separate accessories is less than their space requirement as assembled parts.

Bien entendu l'invention n'est pas limitée au mode de réalisation qui a été décrit et illustré. En particulier les formes et les dimensions des caractéristiques du dispositif d'assemblage 2 et de la pelle 50 peuvent faire l'objet de variantes de réalisation, sans que leur fonction ne soit modifiée. En particulier :

  • le tronc de cylindre de la première portion active 42 de la base 4 du dispositif d'assemblage pourrait être plein au lieu d'être creux,
  • la forme et les dimensions du contour des oreilles 174 de la pelle 50 sont adaptées à la fonction desdites oreilles 174, qui est de permettre l'immobilisation de la pelle 50 lorsque l'utilisateur/utilisatrice pose un pied sur chacune des deux oreilles 174,
  • les oreilles 174 pourrait être éloignées du bord libre 68 et rapprochées de la poignée 70 sans changer leur fonction d'immobilisation,
  • l'agencement de la poignée 70 de la pelle 50 sur le rebord 64 du conteneur 60 pourrait être tel que la continuité de profil ne soit pas assurée entre ladite poignée 70 et ledit rebord 64,
  • la forme et les dimensions des saillies 94, 96 pourraient être différentes, tout en restant adaptées à la forme et aux dimensions d'une variante de l'appendice 10.
Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiment that has been described and illustrated. In particular, the shapes and dimensions of the characteristics of the assembly device 2 and the shovel 50 may be the subject of variant embodiments, without their function being modified. In particular:
  • the cylinder trunk of the first active portion 42 of the base 4 of the assembly device could be solid instead of being hollow,
  • the shape and dimensions of the outline of the ears 174 of the shovel 50 are adapted to the function of said ears 174, which is to allow the immobilization of the shovel 50 when the user places a foot on each of the two ears 174,
  • the ears 174 could be moved away from the free edge 68 and brought closer to the handle 70 without changing their immobilizing function,
  • the arrangement of the handle 70 of the shovel 50 on the rim 64 of the container 60 could be such that the profile continuity is not ensured between said handle 70 and said rim 64,
  • the shape and dimensions of the projections 94, 96 could be different, while remaining adapted to the shape and dimensions of a variant of the appendix 10.

Claims (15)

  1. Assembly device (2), intended to be fixed to one end of a handle (100) for assembling said handle (100) with a shovel (50), said shovel (50) consisting of a container (60) and a handle (70), said container (60) having a bottom (62) and presenting a rim (64) which rises from the bottom (62) over a portion of its periphery, and the handle (70) being arranged on the rim (64) of the container (60), opposite the portion of the periphery which is devoid of rim (64), comprising :
    - first assembly means (6, 62, 64), intended to cooperate with second assembly means arranged on the handle (70) of the shovel (50) to form said assembly,
    - first guide means (42, 64, 10), intended to cooperate with second guide means arranged on the handle (70) of the shovel (50) to guide the assembly of the shovel (50) and the handle (100),
    the assembly device having a base (4) comprising a body (40), said device being characterized in that it comprises
    a first active portion (42) and a second active portion (44) arranged along a first axis (X) on either side of the body (40), the first active portion (42) having substantially the shape of a truncated cylinder extending along a second axis (Y) perpendicular to the first axis (X),
    and in that the base (4) is arranged centrally between a first hook-shaped extension (6) extending from the first active portion along the first axis (X), a second extension (8) extending from the second active portion (44) along the first axis (X), and an appendix (10) extending from the base (4) along a third axis (Z) which is perpendicular to the first axis (X) and to the second axis (Y).
  2. Assembly device (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises first fastening means (8, 82, 84) for attachment to one end of the handle (100).
  3. Handle (100), characterized in that it is equipped with an assembly device (2) according to claim 1 or claim 2, which is attached to one of its ends, in a permanent, non removable manner.
  4. Handle (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that it comprises second fastening means (102) arranged at said end, which cooperate with the first fastening means (8, 82, 84) of an assembly device (2) according to claim 2.
  5. Handle (100) according to claim 3 or claim 4, characterized in that it consists of a broom handle (100), having a first end intended to receive a sweeping accessory and a second end opposite the first end, the assembly device (2) being fixed to this second end.
  6. A household shovel (50), of the type consisting of a container (60) and a handle (70), said container (60) having a bottom (62) and presenting a rim (64) which rises from the bottom (62) over a portion of its periphery, and the handle (70) being arranged on the rim (64) of the container (60), opposite the portion of the periphery which is devoid of rim (64),
    said handle (70) comprising :
    - second assembly means (72, 73, 76, 78, 92), intended to cooperate with first assembly means arranged on an assembly device (2) according to any one of claims 1 or 2,
    - second guide means (77, 90, 94, 96), intended to cooperate with first guide means arranged on said assembly device (2),
    wherein the second assembly means comprise a through opening (76) and
    said shovel being characterized in that the second assembly means further comprise a housing (92), and the second guide means comprise a flap (90) arranged between the through opening (76) and the housing (92).
  7. Household shovel (50) according to claim 6, characterized in that the second guide means additionally comprise sliding strips (77).
  8. Household shovel (50) according to any one of claims 6 or 7, characterized in that the second guide means further comprise stops (94, 96).
  9. Household shovel (50) according to any one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that it further comprises immobilization means (174).
  10. Household shovel (50) according to claim 9, characterized in that said immobilization means (174) are constituted by two lugs (174) projecting laterally from the container (60) on either side thereof.
  11. Household scoop (50) according to any one of claims 6 to 10, characterized in that it comprises teeth (172) arranged on the top of the rim (64).
  12. Household scoop (50) according to claim 11, characterized in that said teeth (172) rise in the extension of the rim (64), parallel to said rim (64).
  13. Household scoop (50) according to claim 11, characterized in that said teeth (172) extend from the rim (64) at an angle to said rim (64).
  14. Shovel and handle assembly, characterized in that said shovel is a shovel (50) according to any one of claims 6 to 13 and in that said handle (100) is equipped with an assembly device (2) according to any one of claims 1 or 2, wherein the first assembly means (6, 62, 64) and first guide means (42, 62, 10) of the assembly device (2) cooperate, respectively, with the second assembly means (72, 73, 76, 78, 92) and the second guide means (77, 90, 94, 96) of the shovel (50), so that said shovel (50) and said handle (100) can be removably assembled,
    to enable a user, who has previously introduced waste into the container (60) of the shovel (50) by means of a sweeping accessory, to easily and temporarily assemble said shovel (50) and said handle (100), in order to lift said shovel (50) by means of the handle (100) without having to bend down.
  15. Shovel and handle assembly according to claim 14, characterized in that the handle (100) is a handle according to claim 4 or claim 5.
EP19020102.0A 2018-03-06 2019-03-04 Device for assembling a dustpan with a handle, dustpan, and handle fitted with the device Active EP3536464B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
FR1800199A FR3078645B1 (en) 2018-03-06 2018-03-06 DEVICE FOR ASSEMBLING A HOUSEHOLD SHOVEL WITH A HANDLE, HOUSEHOLD SHOVEL, AND HANDLE EQUIPPED WITH THE DEVICE

Publications (3)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP3536464A1 EP3536464A1 (en) 2019-09-11
EP3536464B1 true EP3536464B1 (en) 2024-11-06
EP3536464C0 EP3536464C0 (en) 2024-11-06

Family

ID=62222804

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP19020102.0A Active EP3536464B1 (en) 2018-03-06 2019-03-04 Device for assembling a dustpan with a handle, dustpan, and handle fitted with the device

Country Status (2)

Country Link
EP (1) EP3536464B1 (en)
FR (1) FR3078645B1 (en)

Families Citing this family (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN115717422A (en) * 2022-12-27 2023-02-28 北京市产品质量监督检验研究院 Intelligent toilet cleaning water receiving device

Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20090223007A1 (en) * 2008-03-07 2009-09-10 Casabella Holdings, Llc Combination cleaning utensil and dustpan
US20180008115A1 (en) * 2016-07-07 2018-01-11 Jorge Trevino Handheld dustpan

Family Cites Families (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US6023812A (en) * 1996-11-18 2000-02-15 Worldwide Integrated Resources, Inc. Dustpan apparatus
FR2802794B1 (en) * 1999-12-23 2002-03-29 Brosse & Dupont SNAP SHOVEL HANDLE
FR2912892B3 (en) * 2007-02-26 2009-04-24 Jacques Paul Louis Torres MULTI-PURPOSE HOUSEHOLD SHOVEL "RAMASSELLE"

Patent Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20090223007A1 (en) * 2008-03-07 2009-09-10 Casabella Holdings, Llc Combination cleaning utensil and dustpan
US20180008115A1 (en) * 2016-07-07 2018-01-11 Jorge Trevino Handheld dustpan

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
FR3078645A1 (en) 2019-09-13
EP3536464A1 (en) 2019-09-11
FR3078645B1 (en) 2020-04-24
EP3536464C0 (en) 2024-11-06

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
FR2966037A3 (en) SPONGE-SPONGE ASSEMBLY
FR2684354A1 (en) DISPENSING DEVICE FOR A CONTAINER CONTAINING A LIQUID PASTE PRODUCT.
CH630579A5 (en) REMOVABLE SUPPORT FOR HANDLING AN OBJECT.
LU86719A1 (en) TOWEL DISPENSERS
EP0494021A1 (en) Hinged sponge mob
FR2936938A1 (en) TELESCOPIC BOTTLE FOR LIQUID OR PASTY COSMETIC PRODUCT
EP3536464B1 (en) Device for assembling a dustpan with a handle, dustpan, and handle fitted with the device
FR2662676A1 (en) BAC FOR STORAGE AND TRANSPORT OF GRANULAR MATERIAL.
FR2519319A1 (en) CONTAINER WITH HANDLE
EP1013214A1 (en) Cleaning bucket with handles of a particular shape
FR2699085A1 (en) Device for cleaning golf clubs.
EP2783619A1 (en) Mop bucket for cleaning floors or other planar surfaces
FR2680122A1 (en) Body for a high-pressure cleaning apparatus
EP0382658A1 (en) Pan, especially for gathering dust
FR2760961A1 (en) SWEEPING UNIT COMPRISING A BROOM, A SHOVEL AND A GARBAGE
FR2772583A1 (en) Distributor for liquid soap or similar product
FR2492769A1 (en) East pour canister with integral spout - has flexible spout with hooks for locking along top and integral vertical handle
EP3797650B1 (en) Storage furniture with storage element and method of use
FR2706002A1 (en) Device for fixing a picture or the like inside a frame
FR2982757A1 (en) WASHING COMBINATION FOR CLEANING SOIL OR OTHER PLANED SURFACES
FR2887752A1 (en) Paintbrush for application of e.g. paint, has fitting units with annular projecting structure in which annular shoulder is arranged and collar forming peripheral annular skirt with free end edge supporting deformable structure
FR2778079A1 (en) Device for floor cleaning
FR2718166A1 (en) Hand=held device for picking up litter, e.g. animal excrement
FR3036606A1 (en) TRAPEZE BRUSH
EP1431007A1 (en) Support system for easy storage of tools

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN PUBLISHED

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: BA ME

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION WAS MADE

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20200302

RBV Designated contracting states (corrected)

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: EXAMINATION IS IN PROGRESS

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 20220520

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: GRANT OF PATENT IS INTENDED

INTG Intention to grant announced

Effective date: 20240325

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE PATENT HAS BEEN GRANTED

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: NOT ENGLISH

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R096

Ref document number: 602019061373

Country of ref document: DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: LANGUAGE OF EP DOCUMENT: FRENCH

U01 Request for unitary effect filed

Effective date: 20241204

U07 Unitary effect registered

Designated state(s): AT BE BG DE DK EE FI FR IT LT LU LV MT NL PT RO SE SI

Effective date: 20241216

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: HR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20241106

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20250306

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20241106

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: NO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20250206

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20250207

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20241106

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: RS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20250206

U20 Renewal fee for the european patent with unitary effect paid

Year of fee payment: 7

Effective date: 20250322

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SM

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20241106

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20241106

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CZ

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20241106

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20241106

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20250807

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: H13

Free format text: ST27 STATUS EVENT CODE: U-0-0-H10-H13 (AS PROVIDED BY THE NATIONAL OFFICE)

Effective date: 20251023

GBPC Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20250304