ES2342752B1

ES2342752B1 - TOILET CLEANING UTENSIL.

Info

Publication number: ES2342752B1
Application number: ES200802022A
Authority: ES
Inventors: Jorge Cuchi Esteve
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2008-07-07
Filing date: 2008-07-07
Publication date: 2011-05-09
Anticipated expiration: 2028-07-07
Also published as: ES2342752A1

Abstract

Utensilio limpiador para inodoros, que comprende un mango (2) con una plataforma (18), inferior, y un mecanismos de sujeción para sujetar papel higiénico o cualquier otro consumible específico a la superficie de dicha plataforma (18) para realizar la limpieza, contando con dos varillas acodadas, una corta (3) y otra larga (4), fijadas superiormente a ganchos de accionamiento (5) y (6), y en sus extremos inferiores (3b, 4b), atravesando orificios (9, 10) del mango (2), a piezas de enganche (11, 12), acopladas articuladamente, mediante patillas orificadas (13) acopladas en tetones (14), a unos travesaños (15, 16) solidarios al mango (2), coincidentes con las varillas (3, 4), cuyos extremos (17) están fijados a la plataforma (18) contando con un sistema de muelles (7, 8) que fija los extremos curvados (11a, 12a) de las piezas de enganche (11, 12) sobre los lados superior (18a) e inferior (18b) redondeados de la plataforma (18).Toilet cleaning tool, comprising a handle (2) with a platform (18), lower, and a mechanism of holder to hold toilet paper or any other consumable specific to the surface of said platform (18) to perform the cleaning, with two angled rods, one short (3) and another long (4), fixed superiorly to drive hooks (5) and (6), and at its lower ends (3b, 4b), through holes (9, 10) of the handle (2), to hook parts (11, 12), coupled articulated, by orified pins (13) coupled in lugs (14), some cross members (15, 16) integral to the handle (2), coinciding with the rods (3, 4), whose ends (17) are fixed to the platform (18) with a spring system (7, 8) that fixes the curved ends (11a, 12a) of the pieces of hitch (11, 12) on the upper (18a) and lower (18b) sides rounded platform (18).

Description

Utensilio limpiador para inodoros.Toilet cleaning tool.

Object of the invention

La invención, tal como expresa el enunciado de la presente memoria descriptiva, se refiere a un utensilio limpiador para inodoros.The invention, as expressed in the statement of The present specification refers to a cleaning tool For toilets.

Más en particular, el objeto de la invención se centra en un utensilio para limpiar inodoros, del tipo que, al igual que las conocidas escobillas, están destinados a ser utilizados por el usuario del retrete antes y/o después de su utilización, presentando la particularidad de utilizar el papel higiénico convencional para realizar dicha limpieza, de manera que se mantiene siempre en perfectas condiciones de higiene, ya que dicho papel, en cada uso, es ventajosamente eliminado a través del inodoro. Por otra parte, el limpiador propuesto, es igualmente apto para utilizar cualquier otro tipo de consumible específico, ya sea de carácter desechable o no a través del inodoro.More particularly, the object of the invention is focuses on a toilet cleaning tool, of the kind that, like that the known brushes are intended to be used by the toilet user before and / or after use, presenting the particularity of using toilet paper conventional to perform such cleaning, so that it is maintained always in perfect hygienic conditions, since said paper, in Each use is advantageously disposed through the toilet. For other part, the proposed cleaner, is equally suitable for use any other type of specific consumable, whether of a character Disposable or not through the toilet.

Field of application of the invention

El campo de aplicación de la presente invención se encuentra dentro del sector de la industria dedicado a la fabricación de accesorios para el baño y artículos de limpieza.The field of application of the present invention It is within the industry sector dedicated to the manufacture of bathroom accessories and cleaning supplies.

Background of the invention

En la actualidad y como referencia al estado de la técnica, debe mencionarse que se conoce la existencia de diferentes tipos de escobillas con un elemento eliminable a través del inodoro. Sin embargo, ninguno presenta las características técnicas, estructurales o de configuración, especialmente las relativas al enganche y desenganche que presenta el limpiador para inodoros que la invención propone, y cuya ventaja, frente a los existentes, reside en que permite incorporar como elemento de limpieza el papel higiénico convencional, que es totalmente eliminable a través del inodoro.Currently and as a reference to the state of the technique, it should be mentioned that the existence of different types of brushes with a removable element through of the toilet However, none has the characteristics technical, structural or configuration, especially concerning the coupling and disengagement presented by the cleaner for toilets that the invention proposes, and whose advantage, compared to existing, resides in that allows to incorporate as an element of cleaning the conventional toilet paper, which is totally Removable through the toilet.

En este sentido, se pueden citar los siguientes documentos: la Patente nº 200002232, relativa a una "Escobilla para inodoros con cabezal desechable"; la Patente Europea nº 97921569, relativa a una "Escobilla para inodoro con mango y escobilla, así como depósito para la escobilla"; y el Modelo de Utilidad nº 200301655, referente a una "Escobilla de retrete con punta desechable".In this regard, the following can be cited Documents: Patent No. 200002232, relating to a "Brush for toilets with disposable head "; European Patent No. 97921569, relative to a "Toilet brush with handle and brush, as well as reservoir for the brush "; and the Model Utility No. 200301655, referring to a "Toilet brush with disposable tip ".

Tal como se ha mencionado, todas las escobillas descritas en dichos documentos presentan características de fijación del elemento limpiador desechable distintas a las que presenta la invención que se preconiza, siendo en todas ellas necesaria la utilización de una punta de limpieza desechable, que es específica para cada dispositivo. Además, dichas puntas son de material con cierta rigidez, lo cual impide que puedan ser eliminadas a través del inodoro, debiendo ser depositadas en alguna papelera o recipiente adecuado, con el consiguiente mal olor y/o falta de higiene que ello puede provocar.As mentioned, all brushes described in these documents have fixing characteristics of the disposable cleaning element other than those presented by the invention that is recommended, being necessary in all of them use of a disposable cleaning tip, which is specific For each device. In addition, said tips are made of material with certain stiffness, which prevents them from being eliminated through of the toilet, must be deposited in a bin or suitable container, with the consequent bad smell and / or lack of hygiene that can cause.

Explanation of the invention.

Así, el utensilio limpiador para inodoros que la presente invención propone se configura como una destacable novedad dentro de su campo de aplicación, consiguiendo, a tenor de su creación, de forma taxativa, un sistema que, con una notoria sencillez y efectividad consigue solventar los inconvenientes anteriormente señalados que presentan los sistemas actualmente conocidos para el mismo fin, estando los detalles caracterizadores que lo distinguen y que lo hacen posible, adecuadamente recogidos en las reivindicaciones finales que acompañan a la presente memoria descriptiva.Thus, the toilet utensil cleaner that the This invention proposes is configured as a remarkable novelty within its scope, getting, according to its creation, in a taxable way, a system that, with a notorious simplicity and effectiveness manage to solve the inconveniences previously indicated that presently present systems known for the same purpose, the characterizing details being that distinguish it and make it possible, properly collected in the final claims that accompany the present specification descriptive

De forma concreta, el utensilio limpiador que la invención preconiza presenta la particularidad de contar con un dispositivo para sujetar papel higiénico o cualquier otro tipo de consumible específico adecuado, siendo preferible la utilización de papel o consumibles que puedan ser eliminados a través del inodoro.Specifically, the cleaning tool that The invention has the peculiarity of having a device for holding toilet paper or any other type of suitable specific consumable, the use of paper or consumables that can be disposed of through the toilet.

Dicho dispositivo, que esencialmente está constituido por una plataforma de presión prevista en la parte inferior del mango con que cuenta el dispositivo, además, cuenta con un mecanismo de fijación que permite soltar el citado papel o consumible de manera fácil e instantánea desde el propio mango, es decir, sin necesidad de tener que manipularlo directamente en ningún momento.Said device, which is essentially constituted by a pressure platform provided in the part bottom of the handle with which the device has, in addition, it has a fixing mechanism that allows the said paper to be released or easily and instantly consumable from the handle itself, it is say, without having to manipulate it directly in any moment.

Cabe señalar que, mediante las modificaciones apropiadas de tamaño, el utensilio limpiador descrito es apto para otros usos, pudiendo incorporar para la limpieza tanto papel o consumibles específicos como trapos.It should be noted that, through the modifications appropriate in size, the cleaning tool described is suitable for other uses, being able to incorporate both paper or cleaning specific consumables like rags.

El nuevo utensilio limpiador para inodoros representa, por consiguiente, una estructura innovadora de características estructurales y constitutivas desconocidas hasta ahora para el fin a que se destina, razones que unidas a su utilidad práctica, la dotan de fundamento suficiente para obtener el privilegio de exclusividad que se solicita.The new toilet utensil cleaner represents, therefore, an innovative structure of structural and constitutive characteristics unknown up to now for the purpose it is intended, reasons that together with its usefulness practice, provide it with sufficient foundation to obtain the exclusivity privilege requested.

Description of the drawings

Para complementar la descripción que se está realizando y con objeto de ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características de la invención, se acompaña a la presente memoria descriptiva, como parte integrante de la misma, de un juego de planos, en los que con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo se ha representado lo siguiente:To complement the description that is being performing and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, is attached herein descriptive, as an integral part of it, of a game of planes, in which with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, represented the following:

La figura número 1.- Muestra una vista en perspectiva y en despiece de un ejemplo de realización del utensilio limpiador para inodoros objeto de la invención, en la que se aprecian las principales partes y elementos que comprende, así como la configuración de los mismos.Figure number 1.- Shows a view in perspective and exploded view of an embodiment example of the utensil toilet cleaner object of the invention, in which they appreciate the main parts and elements that it comprises, as well as the configuration of them.

La figura número 2.- Muestra una vista en alzado lateral del utensilio limpiador para inodoros ya montado, apreciándose la disposición y ubicación de cada uno de sus elementos.Figure number 2.- Shows an elevation view side of the toilet utensil cleaner already mounted, Appreciating the disposition and location of each of its elements.

La figura número 3.- Muestra un detalle del sistema de muelles que permite la sujeción del papel.Figure number 3.- Shows a detail of the spring system that allows the holding of paper.

La figura número 4.- Muestra un detalle similar al representado en la figura 3, en una variante alternativa del sistema de muelles para la sujeción del papel.Figure number 4.- Shows a similar detail to that represented in figure 3, in an alternative variant of the spring system for holding paper.

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Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

A la vista de las mencionadas figuras, y de acuerdo con la numeración adoptada, se puede observar en ellas un ejemplo de realización preferente de la invención, la cual comprende las partes y elementos que se indican y describen en detalle a continuación.In view of the aforementioned figures, and of according to the numbering adopted, you can see in them a preferred embodiment of the invention, which comprises the parts and elements indicated and described in detail to continuation.

Así, tal como se aprecia en dichas figuras, el utensilio limpiador (1) en cuestión está esencialmente constituido a partir de un mango (2) de longitud apropiada, al que se acoplan longitudinalmente sendas varillas acodadas, una más corta (3) que la otra (4).Thus, as can be seen in these figures, the cleaning tool (1) in question is essentially constituted to from a handle (2) of appropriate length, to which they are attached longitudinally two angled rods, one shorter (3) than the other (4).

Estas varillas corta (3) y larga (4) están fijadas en sus extremos superiores (3a) y (4a), alineados horizontalmente entre sí en la parte superior del mango (2), a respectivos ganchos (5) y (6), y en sus extremos inferiores (3b) y (4b), que quedan perpendiculares al mango (2), a sendos resaltes previstos en unas piezas de enganche (11) y (12), tras atravesar por respectivos orificios (9) y (10) previstos para tal fin en el citado mango (2), uno en su parte central, para la varilla corta (3) y el otro próximo a su base inferior para la varilla larga (4), existiendo un sistema de muelles (7) y (8) que mantiene dichas piezas (11) y (12) presionadas contra una plataforma (18) para sujetar el papel.These short (3) and long (4) rods are fixed at their upper ends (3a) and (4a), aligned horizontally with each other at the top of the handle (2), to respective hooks (5) and (6), and at their lower ends (3b) and (4b), which are perpendicular to the handle (2), to two projections provided in a coupler parts (11) and (12), after going through respective holes (9) and (10) provided for that purpose in said handle (2), one in its central part, for the short rod (3) and the another next to its lower base for the long rod (4), There is a system of springs (7) and (8) that maintains these pieces (11) and (12) pressed against a platform (18) to Hold the paper.

Tal como se observa en la figura 3, dichos muelles (7) y (8), para conseguir tal sujeción, trabajan a compresión, situándose entre el citado resalte de las piezas (11) y (12), en el que se sujetan las varillas (3) y (4), y el mango (2).As seen in Figure 3, said springs (7) and (8), to achieve such support, work at compression, being placed between the mentioned highlight of the pieces (11) and (12), in which the rods (3) and (4) are held, and the handle (2).

Hay que señalar que dichas piezas de enganche (11) y (12), se acoplan articuladamente, mediante la inserción de las patillas laterales orificadas (13) con que cuentan, en los tetones (14) previstos en sendos travesaños (15) y (16) fijados solidariamente en el mango (2) en su zona central e inferior, respectivamente.It should be noted that these hook parts (11) and (12), are jointly coupled, by inserting Orified side pins (13) that have, in the lugs (14) provided in two crossbars (15) and (16) fixed jointly and severally in the handle (2) in its central and lower zone, respectively.

Así, cuando no se tocan las varillas (3) y (4), los muelles (7) y (8) hacen fuerza, empujando las piezas (11) y (12) contra la plataforma (18). Al tirar de las varillas (3) y (4), mediante el accionamiento de los ganchos (5) y (6), se fuerzan dichos muelles (7) y (8) separándose las piezas (11) y (12) de la plataforma (18) para soltar el papel o para permitir su colocación. Al volver a soltar las varillas (3) y (4), los muelles (7) y (8) recuperan su posición anterior, presionando sobre las piezas (11) y (12) que a su vez presionan sobre la plataforma (18) sujetando el papel, el cual quedará atrapado cubriendo la superficie exterior de la plataforma (18) para permitir una limpieza del inodoro.Thus, when the rods (3) and (4) are not touched, the springs (7) and (8) are strong, pushing the pieces (11) and (12) against the platform (18). When pulling the rods (3) and (4), by actuating the hooks (5) and (6), they are forced said springs (7) and (8) separating the pieces (11) and (12) from the platform (18) to release the paper or to allow its placement. When releasing the rods (3) and (4), the springs (7) and (8) they recover their previous position, pressing on the pieces (11) and (12) which in turn press on the platform (18) holding the paper, which will be trapped covering the outer surface of the platform (18) to allow cleaning of the toilet.

Una vez realizada la limpieza, bastará tirar de nuevo de los ganchos (5) y (6) para que las piezas de sujeción (11) y (12) se abran y liberen automáticamente el papel o consumible ya usado, dejándolo caer dentro del propio inodoro, si se trata de papel o de un consumible apto para ello.Once the cleaning is done, just pull new hooks (5) and (6) so that the clamping parts (11) and (12) automatically open and release the paper or consumable already used, dropping it into the toilet itself, if it's paper or a consumable suitable for it.

En una variante alternativa, mostrada en la figura 4, los muelles (7) y (8) trabajan a tracción, situándose entre la parte inferior de las piezas (11) y (12) y los travesaños (15) (16) solidarios al mango (2) en los que se han previsto los tetones (14) para el acoplamiento articulado de las piezas (11) y (12). Al igual que en el caso anterior, al tirar de las varillas (3) y (4), las piezas (11) y (12) se separan de la plataforma (18) permitiendo la colocación o extracción del papel.In an alternative variant, shown in the Figure 4, the springs (7) and (8) work in tension, placing between the bottom of the pieces (11) and (12) and the crossbars (15) (16) integral to the handle (2) in which the lugs (14) for articulated coupling of parts (11) and (12). As in the previous case, when pulling the rods (3) and (4), the pieces (11) and (12) are separated from the platform (18) allowing the placement or removal of paper.

Cabe señalar que las citadas varillas (4) también pueden consistir en cables, hilos (tal como hilo de pescar) o tiras de plástico.It should be noted that the aforementioned rods (4) they can also consist of cables, wires (such as fishing line) or plastic strips.

Por su parte, los extremos (17) de los antedichos travesaños (15) y (16) se fijan a la plataforma (18), la cual presenta una configuración plana y aproximadamente rectangular, contando con unas dimensiones ajustadas para alojarse entre ellos, y con los lados superior (18a) e inferior (18b) redondeados, aptos para acoplarse a los extremos curvados (11a) y (12a) de las piezas de enganche (11) y (12).For its part, the ends (17) of the Said crossbars (15) and (16) are fixed to the platform (18), the which presents a flat and approximately rectangular configuration, counting on adjusted dimensions to stay between them, and with the upper (18a) and lower (18b) sides rounded, fit to fit the curved ends (11a) and (12a) of the pieces of hitch (11) and (12).

Cabe señalar que la citada operación de accionamiento de los ganchos (5) y (6), es extremadamente fácil de realizar, haciéndose con un solo dedo, ya que dichos ganchos están ubicados cerca de la parte superior del mango (2) alineados y muy juntos, lo cual facilita su sujeción y accionamiento con un dedo de la misma mano con la que se sujeta el utensilio (1).It should be noted that the aforementioned operation of actuation of the hooks (5) and (6), it is extremely easy to perform, done with just one finger, since these hooks are located near the top of the handle (2) aligned and very together, which facilitates its clamping and actuation with a finger of the same hand with which the utensil is held (1).

Alternativamente el descrito mecanismo de ganchos (5) y (6) para el accionamiento de las varillas (3) y (4), mediante los cuales se tira hacia arriba de ellas, puede ser sustituido, mediante las correspondientes variaciones, por un mecanismo de apriete.Alternatively the described mechanism of hooks (5) and (6) for actuating the rods (3) and (4), by which you pull them up, it can be replaced, by the corresponding variations, by a tightening mechanism

De manera resumida, pues, el utensilio (1) que se propone comprende un mango (2) con una plataforma (18), situada en su parte inferior, contando con un mecanismo de fijación por presión que permite sujetar papel higiénico o cualquier otro tipo de consumible específico a la superficie de dicha plataforma (18) para realizar la limpieza, contando dicho mecanismo con medios de accionamiento situados en la parte superior del mango (2) que permiten su accionamiento con un solo dedo de la propia mano con que se sostiene el utensilio (1), y el cual es igualmente apto, para soltar el citado papel o consumible de manera instantánea, sin tener que manipularlo, una vez realizada la limpieza.In summary, then, the utensil (1) that It is proposed to include a handle (2) with a platform (18), located in its lower part, with a fixing mechanism for pressure that allows to hold toilet paper or any other type of surface-specific consumable of said platform (18) for perform the cleaning, counting said mechanism with means of drive located on the top of the handle (2) that allow its operation with a single finger of the hand with which the utensil (1) is held, and which is equally suitable, for Drop the aforementioned paper or consumable instantly, without having than manipulate it, once the cleaning is done.

Descrita suficientemente la naturaleza de la presente invención, así como la manera de ponerla en práctica, no se considera necesario hacer más extensa su explicación para que cualquier experto en la materia comprenda su alcance y las ventajas que de ella se derivan, haciendo constar que, dentro de su esencialidad, podrá ser llevada a la práctica en otras formas de realización que difieran en detalle de la indicada a título de ejemplo, y a las cuales alcanzará igualmente la protección que se recaba siempre que no se altere, cambie o modifique su principio fundamental.Describe sufficiently the nature of the The present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, is not considers it necessary to extend its explanation so that any subject matter expert understands its scope and advantages that derive from it, stating that, within its essentiality, may be implemented in other forms of embodiment that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example, and which will also achieve the protection that collects as long as it does not alter, change or modify its principle fundamental.

Claims

1. Toilet cleaning tool, of the type intended to be used by the toilet user before and / or after use, characterized by the fact that it comprises a handle (2) with a platform (18), located in its lower part , with a pressure fixing mechanism that allows to hold toilet paper or any other type of consumable specific to the surface of said platform (18) to perform cleaning; in which said fixing mechanism has drive means located in the upper part of the handle (2) that allow said drive with a single finger of the own hand with which the utensil (1) is held, and which is equally suitable, to release the aforementioned paper or consumable instantly, without having to handle it, after cleaning.

2. Toilet cleaning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that the pressure mechanism that holds the paper or consumable to the platform (18) comprises two cranked rods, one short (3) and a longer one (4 ), fixed at their lower ends (3b) and (4b), said ends perpendicular to the handle (2), to two projections provided in a coupler parts (11) and (12), after passing through respective holes (9) and (10) provided for this purpose in the aforementioned handle (2), one in its central part, for the short rod (3) and the other next to its lower base for the long rod (4), there being a spring system ( 7) and (8) that keeps said parts (11) and (12) pressed against a platform (18).

3. Toilet cleaning tool, according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the articulated joint between the coupling parts (11) and (12) with the crossbars (15) and (16) integral with the handle (2) ) is realized by means of orificed side pins (13) of which said hooking parts (11) and (12) are provided, coupled in some lugs (14) provided for this purpose in said crossbars (15) and (16).

4. Cleaning utensil for toilets, according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the spring system (7) and (8), works under compression, placing these between the protrusion of the parts (11) and (12 ), in which the rods (3) and (4), and the handle (2) are held.

5. Cleaning utensil for toilets, according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, in an alternative variant, the spring system (7) and (8), works under tension, being placed between the lower part of the pieces (11) and (12) and the crossbars (15) (16) integral to the handle (2).

6. Toilet cleaning tool according to some of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the adjustment of the ends (11a) and (12a) of the hook parts (11) and (12) with the upper sides (18a) and lower (18b) of the platform (18) is materialized because said ends (11a) and (12a) of the coupling parts (11) and (12) are curved in accordance with the upper sides (18a) and bottom (18b) of the platform (18) that are rounded.

7. Toilet cleaning tool according to some of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the actuating means of the paper clamping mechanism or consumables specific to the surface of the platform (18) comprise two hooks (5) and (6) provided at the upper ends (3a) and (4a) of the rods (3) and (4); and because said hooks (5) and (6) are aligned horizontally with each other at the top of the handle (2).

8. Toilet cleaning tool according to some of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the actuating means located in the upper part of the handle (2), consist of a clamping mechanism that acts on the rods (3 ) and (4) to ensure the holding of the paper.

9. Toilet cleaning tool according to some of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the rods (3) and (4) are cables, wires (such as fishing line) or plastic strips.