US2038697A - Manually operated tool - Google Patents

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US2038697A
US2038697A US670621A US67062133A US2038697A US 2038697 A US2038697 A US 2038697A US 670621 A US670621 A US 670621A US 67062133 A US67062133 A US 67062133A US 2038697 A US2038697 A US 2038697A
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    • 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
    • A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
    • A47L9/32—Handles
    • A47L9/325—Handles for wheeled suction cleaners with steering handle
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S15/00—Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning
    • Y10S15/10—Handles, reels and switches
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T403/00—Joints and connections
    • Y10T403/32—Articulated members
    • Y10T403/32008—Plural distinct articulation axes
    • Y10T403/32041—Universal

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  • the present invention relating as indicated to a manually operated tool, is more particularly directed to a new and improved operating means for a tool of the character of a vacuum cleaner,
  • the first method of changing direcl ous surfaces, supported on rolling or sliding suption is laborious while the same not only takes ports, and actuated by means of a handlecone additional time and steps but is sometimes imtrolled by an operator.
  • the principal object of possible because of the position of other objects or the invention is the provision of a tool of this constructions on or in the surface being covered.
  • the second method is of course for the operator l0 rately and flexibly controlled by the operator than to swing the handle laterally to one side or the the tools of this type now in use. More precisely other, which is satisfactory for small changes in stated, the general object of the invention is to direction or for short strokes or movements of provide means connecting the operating handle the tool, but is not satisfactory when the tool is to a wheel supported tool such as a vacuum to be continued through a considerable distance 18 cleaner or lawn mower, in such a manner whereby along the new line of movement.
  • the lower end of the handle in is related ends, said invention, then, consists of the provided with an end fork H, in which there is means hereinafter fully described and particupivotally mounted a block 12 by means of a pin larly pointed out in the claims; the annexed l3 serving asan axisfor relative horizontal movedrawing and the following description setting ment between handle and block.
  • the block I! is 5 forth in detail certain mechanism embodying the also pivotally mounted in a bracket I4 secured to invention, such disclosed means constituting," the casing I and having spaced arms, between however, but one of various mechanical forms in which the end of the block I! ismounted by means which the principle of the inventionmay be used.
  • Fig. 1 is a sideelevation showing a vacuum the two pivots or pins l3 and I5 do not necessarily cleaner embodying my present invention
  • Fig. 2 have to intercept at exactly right angles or conis a plan view of the same
  • Fig. 3 is another plan stitute a perfect universal joint.
  • view illustrating the operation of the device and the bracket I4 is preferably mounted at a slight Fig. 4 is a partial section through the connecting angle to the vertical on the casing.
  • the opera- 35 means betweenhandle and tool, and taken on line tion of this joint is dependent upon the well- 4-4 of Fig. 1.
  • uum cleaner of ordinary construction consisting In operation the tool is moved over the surface 40 of a. casing l, in which is housed the motor and by pushing it forwardly through the handle I0 40 fan, provided with a suction nozzle 2 and supin the ordinary manner. If it is desired to turn ported upon wheels 3 andl.
  • the ordinary vacthe tool all that is required is to axially rotate or uum cleaner is provided with a handlewhich is twist the handle l0 either to the right or left, pivotally secured to the cleaner to permit of relawhich will cause the body of the tool to turn tive vertical movement of the handle with respect similarly and move to the left or right.
  • the present invention involves but few and simple parts readily interposed between the ordinary handle and tool proper while the ordinary operation is in no way interfered with.
  • a control of the tool is provided which aifords greatly increased convenience in use and increased speed in operation. It is obvious that the angular motion, either vertical or horizontal, of the handle with respect-to the casing may be restrained by any convenient removable means if desired in adapting the tool to any special purpose in which only one angular motion between handle and tool is desired.
  • thepresent invention is not limited to the tool specifically named above, but may be advantageously employed or incorporated in portable tools operating over and upon surfacesin which the tool is moved over the surface by means of a handle which is either used solely to direct the movement of the tool as in the case of motor driven articles or as the cans of manual propulsion, as in the case of a vacuum cleaner, or carpet sweeper.
  • portable tool as used herein is intended to embrace tools of the type just described, in which the tool is supported upon a horizontal surface by wheels or other means and moved over the surface while performing some work upon the surface thereof.
  • the surfaces on which such tools may be conveniently employed may be either horizontal or sloping.
  • the present invention if embodied in a'lawn mower between the handle and the tool proper, will permit employment of the lawn mower on a sloping or terraced surface in a direction parallel to the plane of intersection between a sloping and a. horizontal surface respect to the surface to be traversed by said implement and freely rotatable dual pivots connecting said handle to said implement, the axis of one of said pivots extending substantially perpendicularly to the direction of motion of said implement and in a substantially horizontal plane,
  • the axis of the other of said pivots being sub stantially normal to said first named axis and at an acute angle to the vertical, whereby a twisting motion of said handle about its own axis rotates [gated handle member angularly inclined with said implement bodily in a horizontal plane and produces a change in the direction of motion of said implement.
  • Means for manually propelling and directing a wheel supported surface traversing implement comprising an elongated handle member angularly inclined with respect to the surface to be traversed by said implement, means for connecting said handle member to said implement for movement about two non-intersecting axes, one of said axes extending substantially perpendicularly to the direction of motion of said implement and in a substantially horizontal plane, the other of said axes being substantially normal to said first named axis and at an acute angle to the vertical, whereby a twisting motion of said handleabout its own axis in one direction or the other rotates said implement bodily in a horizontal plane and produces a corresponding change in the direction of motion of said implement.

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US670621A US2038697A (en) 1933-05-12 1933-05-12 Manually operated tool
GB13629/34A GB442428A (en) 1933-05-12 1934-05-05 Improvements relating to the handles of vehicular tools
FR773071D FR773071A (fr) 1933-05-12 1934-05-08 Manche pour ustensiles roulants manoeuvrés à la main
DEW94236D DE621996C (de) 1933-05-12 1934-05-09 Einrichtung an einem mit Raedern und mit einer Fuehrungsstange versehenen Werkzeug (Staubsauger, Teppichkehrer, Rasenmaeher o. dgl.)

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US2796619A (en) * 1955-11-28 1957-06-25 American Uniform Co Brush having universally connected handle
US2968491A (en) * 1959-02-26 1961-01-17 Banner Metals Inc Warehouse pallet dolly
US3275337A (en) * 1964-08-13 1966-09-27 Gary K Lau Auxiliary handle for coaster wagon
US3773112A (en) * 1970-02-11 1973-11-20 E Zinck Motor operated hand hoe
US3792876A (en) * 1972-08-18 1974-02-19 R Norman Visible hitch assembly for all purpose wagon having freely moving casters as front wheels
US3800351A (en) * 1972-04-04 1974-04-02 H Fukuba Handle device for operating carpet sweeper
US4190972A (en) * 1977-06-17 1980-03-04 David H. Garven Snow remover
US4266317A (en) * 1979-05-18 1981-05-12 John Duda Vacuum cleaning apparatus
US4889008A (en) * 1982-06-24 1989-12-26 Paul Wurth S.A. Apparatus for driving an oscillating spout
US5323510A (en) * 1993-07-09 1994-06-28 Redding Glenn K Vacuum cleaner having improved steering features
US5381577A (en) * 1990-09-06 1995-01-17 Lilja; Bo V. Means for connecting a unit for treating floor surfaces with a rod like member intended for guiding said unit
US5794305A (en) * 1996-12-17 1998-08-18 Weger; Kenneth J. Articulation device for a vacuum cleaner
US5806867A (en) * 1995-03-17 1998-09-15 Hampton; Matt A. Bucket trolley with detachable extension handle
US6125502A (en) * 1995-10-12 2000-10-03 Nilfisk A/S Suction pipe for a suction cleaner
US20030041578A1 (en) * 2001-08-31 2003-03-06 Fuller Joseph B. Wheeled trimmer
US6532622B2 (en) * 2000-05-17 2003-03-18 Daewoo Electronics Co., Ltd. Brush head of vacuum cleaner
US20050097875A1 (en) * 2001-02-03 2005-05-12 Reiner Haeufele Travelling soil cultivation appliance, especially a lawnmower
US20060207054A1 (en) * 2004-12-21 2006-09-21 Royal Appliance Mfg. Co. Steerable upright vacuum cleaner
US20110107553A1 (en) * 2009-11-10 2011-05-12 Steven Wayne Myers Rotatable coupling for steering vacuum cleaner
US8091169B2 (en) 2005-07-04 2012-01-10 Alfred Kaercher Gmbh & Co. Kg Mobile floor-cleaning appliance
US20130152337A1 (en) * 2011-12-14 2013-06-20 Euro-Pro Operating Llc Surface cleaning apparatus with a sideways pivoting handle
US8661613B2 (en) 2011-01-05 2014-03-04 Panasonic Corporation Of North America Steerable upright vacuum cleaner
US8752241B2 (en) 2010-10-06 2014-06-17 Duepro Ag Vacuum cleaner nozzle with magnetic lock
US8869349B2 (en) 2010-10-15 2014-10-28 Techtronic Floor Care Technology Limited Steering assembly for surface cleaning device
US9179597B1 (en) * 2013-04-04 2015-11-10 Adrienne B. Kaspar Lawnmower with telescoping handle
US9282862B2 (en) 2011-10-14 2016-03-15 Techtronic Floor Care Technology Limited Steering assembly for surface cleaning device
US9844177B1 (en) 2015-10-02 2017-12-19 Adrienne B. Kaspar Lawnmower
US9961829B2 (en) 2015-06-05 2018-05-08 Mtd Products Inc Walk-behind mower with steering wheel control
US10588257B2 (en) 2017-10-06 2020-03-17 Black & Decker, Inc. Pivoting handle assembly
US10791900B2 (en) 2017-08-28 2020-10-06 Bissell Inc. Vacuum cleaner

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DE1035330B (de) * 1953-02-02 1958-07-31 Baumgarten K G Stiel fuer Hand-Staubsauger
AU710797B2 (en) * 1995-10-12 1999-09-30 Nilfisk A/S A connection element for a mouth piece

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US2796619A (en) * 1955-11-28 1957-06-25 American Uniform Co Brush having universally connected handle
US2968491A (en) * 1959-02-26 1961-01-17 Banner Metals Inc Warehouse pallet dolly
US3275337A (en) * 1964-08-13 1966-09-27 Gary K Lau Auxiliary handle for coaster wagon
US3773112A (en) * 1970-02-11 1973-11-20 E Zinck Motor operated hand hoe
US3800351A (en) * 1972-04-04 1974-04-02 H Fukuba Handle device for operating carpet sweeper
US3792876A (en) * 1972-08-18 1974-02-19 R Norman Visible hitch assembly for all purpose wagon having freely moving casters as front wheels
US4190972A (en) * 1977-06-17 1980-03-04 David H. Garven Snow remover
US4266317A (en) * 1979-05-18 1981-05-12 John Duda Vacuum cleaning apparatus
US4889008A (en) * 1982-06-24 1989-12-26 Paul Wurth S.A. Apparatus for driving an oscillating spout
US5381577A (en) * 1990-09-06 1995-01-17 Lilja; Bo V. Means for connecting a unit for treating floor surfaces with a rod like member intended for guiding said unit
US5323510A (en) * 1993-07-09 1994-06-28 Redding Glenn K Vacuum cleaner having improved steering features
WO1995001748A1 (fr) * 1993-07-09 1995-01-19 The Regina Company Aspirateur a capacites directionnelles ameliorees
US5806867A (en) * 1995-03-17 1998-09-15 Hampton; Matt A. Bucket trolley with detachable extension handle
US6125502A (en) * 1995-10-12 2000-10-03 Nilfisk A/S Suction pipe for a suction cleaner
US5794305A (en) * 1996-12-17 1998-08-18 Weger; Kenneth J. Articulation device for a vacuum cleaner
US6532622B2 (en) * 2000-05-17 2003-03-18 Daewoo Electronics Co., Ltd. Brush head of vacuum cleaner
US20060076152A1 (en) * 2001-02-03 2006-04-13 Gardena Manufacturing Gmbh Travelling soil cultivation appliance, especially a lawnmower
US20050097875A1 (en) * 2001-02-03 2005-05-12 Reiner Haeufele Travelling soil cultivation appliance, especially a lawnmower
US20030041578A1 (en) * 2001-08-31 2003-03-06 Fuller Joseph B. Wheeled trimmer
US20060207054A1 (en) * 2004-12-21 2006-09-21 Royal Appliance Mfg. Co. Steerable upright vacuum cleaner
US7805804B2 (en) 2004-12-21 2010-10-05 Royal Appliance Mfg. Co. Steerable upright vacuum cleaner
US8091169B2 (en) 2005-07-04 2012-01-10 Alfred Kaercher Gmbh & Co. Kg Mobile floor-cleaning appliance
US8789238B2 (en) 2009-11-10 2014-07-29 Techtronic Floor Care Technology Limited Rotatable coupling for steering vacuum cleaner
US20110107553A1 (en) * 2009-11-10 2011-05-12 Steven Wayne Myers Rotatable coupling for steering vacuum cleaner
US8082624B2 (en) 2009-11-10 2011-12-27 Oreck Holdings Llc Rotatable coupling for steering vacuum cleaner
US8752241B2 (en) 2010-10-06 2014-06-17 Duepro Ag Vacuum cleaner nozzle with magnetic lock
US8869349B2 (en) 2010-10-15 2014-10-28 Techtronic Floor Care Technology Limited Steering assembly for surface cleaning device
US8661613B2 (en) 2011-01-05 2014-03-04 Panasonic Corporation Of North America Steerable upright vacuum cleaner
US9282862B2 (en) 2011-10-14 2016-03-15 Techtronic Floor Care Technology Limited Steering assembly for surface cleaning device
US10016107B2 (en) * 2011-12-14 2018-07-10 Sharkninja Operating Llc Surface cleaning apparatus with a sideways pivoting handle
US20130152337A1 (en) * 2011-12-14 2013-06-20 Euro-Pro Operating Llc Surface cleaning apparatus with a sideways pivoting handle
US9179597B1 (en) * 2013-04-04 2015-11-10 Adrienne B. Kaspar Lawnmower with telescoping handle
US9961829B2 (en) 2015-06-05 2018-05-08 Mtd Products Inc Walk-behind mower with steering wheel control
US9844177B1 (en) 2015-10-02 2017-12-19 Adrienne B. Kaspar Lawnmower
US10791900B2 (en) 2017-08-28 2020-10-06 Bissell Inc. Vacuum cleaner
US20210007568A1 (en) * 2017-08-28 2021-01-14 Bissell Inc. Vacuum cleaner
US11751742B2 (en) * 2017-08-28 2023-09-12 Bissell Inc. Vacuum cleaner
US10588257B2 (en) 2017-10-06 2020-03-17 Black & Decker, Inc. Pivoting handle assembly
US11375660B2 (en) 2017-10-06 2022-07-05 Black & Decker, Inc. Pivoting handle assembly

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