Tool assembly comprising universal handle and interchangeable tool heads
AssigneeEcolab USA Inc.
InventorsEric R. Balz, Eric Gingras, Scott Latimer, Jeremy B. Finison, Dan Anderson, Sarah Gilbertson
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Abstract
A tool assembly includes an elongated handle and a locking system for attaching a tool head to the handle. The tool head can be a floor care tool or other accessory that can be attached to the handle such that the elongated length of the handle can aid in the use of the tool attached. The locking system includes a keyed locking collar for engaging at least a first portion of the tool head, and a locking cap rotatably positioned on the handle for engaging a second portion of the tool head. The handle can be extendable, such as by telescoping, and can also be overmolded.
Claims16
A cleaning assembly for use with a handle, the cleaning assembly comprising:
- a head member comprising a body and including first and second connection points for connecting the head member to the handle;
- a bracket operatively attached to the head member at or near the first connection point;
- said bracket comprising a generally planar extension comprising an aperture for receiving a portion of the handle and a connection portion for operatively connecting to a cleaning member, said bracket further comprising at least one protrusion extending therefrom in generally the same direction as the planar extension comprising the aperture;
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- a receptacle forming a part of the head member and configured to engage the at least one protrusion so as to orient the bracket relative to the head member.
A cleaning assembly for use with a handle, the cleaning assembly comprising:
- a head member comprising a body and including first and second connection points for connecting the head member to the handle;
- a bracket operatively attached to the head member at or near the first connection point;
- said bracket comprising an aperture for receiving a portion of the handle and a connection portion for operatively connecting to a cleaning member;
- a receptacle configured to engage at least one protrusion so as to orient the bracket relative to the head member;
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- a mop connected to a lower portion of the head member for use with the cleaning member of the bracket.
A tool assembly for use with cleaning, the assembly comprising:
- a handle having first and second ends, and a locking system positioned at or near the second end of the handle, the locking system comprising a keyed locking collar and a locking cap rotatably positioned on the handle;
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- a cleaning assembly comprising:
- a head member comprising a body and including first and second connection points for connecting the head member to the handle;
- a bracket operatively attached to the head member at or near the first connection point;
- said bracket comprising an aperture for receiving a portion of the handle and a connection portion for operatively connecting to a cleaning member;
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- a receptacle configured to engage at least one protrusion so as to orient the bracket relative to the head member;
- said cleaning assembly operatively connected to the handle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.