Patent Application
20250102091
The present invention relates to the technical field of cleaning accessories, in particular to a connector for a cleaning hose.
In daily life, a large amount of cooking fumes is produced during the cooking or burning process. The generation of cooking fumes is due to the incomplete combustion of oil substances depositing fine and loose black soot. Cooking fumes often adhere to the chimney, and when we clean the chimney, an extended cleaning tool is needed. At present, traditional cleaning hoses used daily include multiple hose bodies, which are interconnected, but after connection, relative rotation easily occurs between the hose bodies. At the same time, the connection method of the hose bodies is relatively complex and cannot be applied to various scenarios, making it inconvenient for people to operate when using cleaning hose.
Chinese patent No. 215382094 discloses a connector with good fixing effect for a telescopic rod. The telescopic rod is connected to the connector through threads, and the connector is connected to the brush through a plug-in method, thus making the overall connection stable. However, this connection method allows the connector to be connected to only one telescopic rod. The telescopic length of the telescopic rod is limited and cannot be applied in some occasions. Moreover, the telescopic structure of the telescopic rod is prone to loosening, which makes it inconvenient for users to operate when using the telescopic rod.
In view of the above problems, this invention application provides a new cleaning hose connector. This connector can connect multiple hoses through the connector, and after multiple hoses are connected, they are not prone to relative rotation. The connection of multiple hoses can be applied to various occasions. Moreover, this connector makes it convenient and quick to install cleaning hoses, thereby further enhancing user experience.
The present invention provides a connector, comprising:
The present invention also provides a cleaning hose, comprising:
The present invention also provides a method of using a cleaning hose, comprising:
In order to explain the technical scheme of this application more clearly, the drawings needed in the implementation will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some implementations of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained according to these drawings without creative work.
In the drawings:
1000, connector; 1100, first connection block; 1110, first connection end; 1111, round hole; 1112, card receiving ball; 1113, card slot; 1114, elastic component; 1115, limit slot; 1120, second connection end; 1140, chamfer structure; 1200, second connection block; 1300, third connection block; 1310, plug-in part; 1320, third connection end; 1311, card block; 1312, groove; 2000, cleaning hose; 2100, hose component; 2110, first hose; 2120, second hose; 2130, cleaning head; 2131, through hole.
In describing the preferred embodiments, specific termi-nology will be resorted to for the sake of clarity. It is to be understood that each specific term includes all technical equivalents which operate in a similar manner to accomplish a similar purpose.
While various aspects and features of certain embodiments have been summarized above, the following detailed description illustrates a few exemplary embodiments in further detail to enable one skilled in the art to practice such embodiments. Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the inventive concept, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. The described examples are provided for illustrative purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. It should be understood, however, that persons having ordinary skill in the art may practice the inventive concept without these specific details.
It will be understood that, although the terms first, second, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first attachment could be termed a second attachment, and, similarly, a second attachment could be termed a first attachment, without departing from the scope of the inventive concept.
It will be understood that when an element or layer is referred to as being “on,” “coupled to,” or “connected to” another element or layer, it can be directly on, directly coupled to or directly connected to the other element or layer, or intervening elements or layers may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly on,” “directly coupled to,” or “directly connected to” another element or layer, there are no intervening elements or layers present. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
As used in the description of the inventive concept and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates other.
As a preferred embodiment of this invention, in order to allow multiple hoses to be connected through the connector, and to prevent relative rotation between the hoses after they are connected, this invention provides a connector 1000.
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In some embodiments (not shown), the shape of the first connection end 1110 can also be rectangular, or square, or elliptical, or any other three-dimensional geometric shape, curved and irregular shape.
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In this embodiment, the elastic component 1114 is a spiral spring, which is spirally wound around the outer surface of the first connection end 1110, and a part of the spiral spring is installed and fixed in the limit slot 1115.
In some embodiments (not shown), the elastic component 1114 can also be a steel plate spring, or a torsion bar spring, or a gas spring, or a rubber spring, or other components with elasticity.
Further, each round hole 1111 is embedded with a corresponding card receiving ball 1112, which is spherical in shape and used to reinforce the connection relationship of parts. In some embodiments (not shown), the shape of the card receiving ball 1112 can also be rectangular, or square, or elliptical, or any other three-dimensional geometric shape, curved and irregular shape.
Further, there are multiple card slots 1113 set along the circumferential direction on the inner surface of the first connection end 1110, and the card slots 1113 are evenly distributed on the inner surface of the first connection end 1110.
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Further, the interior of the first connection block 1100 is a hollow structure, and the first connection end 1110 and the second connection end 1120 are interconnected.
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Further, multiple cards block 1311 and multiple grooves 1312 are set on the outer surface of the plug-in part 1310, and the card blocks 1311 and grooves 1312 are evenly arranged along the circumferential direction of the plug-in part 1310. The groove 1312 is located in the middle part of the card block 1311, dividing the card block 1311 into two small parts.
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Further, in this embodiment, the card block 1311 is fixed on the card slot 1113 by a card connection method to form a detachable connection. The card receiving ball 1112 is fixed in the groove 1312 by a card connection method to form a detachable connection, thereby further strengthening the fixation of the connector.
Card connection is a relatively economical, effective, simple and convenient connection method. It can be directly formed on parts, and no other locking parts such as screws and nuts are needed during assembly, saving costs. At the same time, the connection strength of card connection can meet most product designs, in some products that require higher connection strength. And, due to its simplicity and convenience, through reasonable design, card connection can achieve quick assembly and disassembly, and even no auxiliary tools are needed for disassembly and assembly. In addition, card connection is also a kind of connection method that can maintain good integrity of product appearance, thereby improving visual effects.
It should be further explained that the connection method is not limited to the above-mentioned connection methods. Those skilled in the art can flexibly adjust and set up connection methods in actual applications, such as Velcro connection methods, or glue bonding methods, or zipper connection methods, or buckle connection methods. Or threaded connections and other remaining fixed connections, as long as they can normally connect parts.
As a preferred embodiment of the invention, the invention provides a cleaning hose 2000. The cleaning hose 2000 is connected by a connector 1000.
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In this embodiment, the first hose 2110 and the second hose 2120 are made of plastic material. The plastic material has strong corrosion resistance, does not react with acid or alkali, and has high durability. It is waterproof, lightweight, easy to be shaped into different shapes and has low manufacturing cost. At the same time, it is also a good insulator. In some embodiments (not shown), the material of the hose can also be soft steel, or wood, or other flexible materials.
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In this embodiment, the material of the cleaning head 2130 is made of plastic. In some embodiments (not shown), the material of the hose can also be soft steel, or wood, or other flexible materials.
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In this embodiment, as a preferred embodiment of the invention, the invention provides a method, which is a method for assembling and using the cleaning hose 2000.
Specifically, when the cleaning hose 2000 needs to be assembled, firstly, one end of the second connection block 1200 is sleeved around the outer circumference of the first connection block 1100. Since a spring is set on the outer surface of the first connection block 1100, the second connection block 1200 can be movably sleeved around the outer circumference of the first connection block 1100, thus forming a detachable connection with the first connection block 1100. The other end of the second connection block 1200 is then sleeved around the outer circumference of the third connection block 1300, and the plug-in part 1310 passes through the second connection block 1200, and forms a detachable connection with the first connection block 1100 through card block 1311 and card slot 1113. The card receiving ball 1112 cooperates with groove 1312, further strengthening the connection relationship, making the connection of connector more stable and not easy to loosen, thus completing assembly of connector 1000.
Secondly, after assembly of connector 1000 is completed, since cylindrical diameters of first hose 2110 and second hose 2120 are respectively equal to second connection end 1120 and third connection end 1320. One end of first hose 2110 is inserted into interior of second connection end 1120 in first connection block 1100 and fixed there. One end of second hose 2120 is also inserted into interior of third connection end 1320 in third connection block 1300 and fixed there. Afterwards, another connector 1000 is assembled at other end of one hose, cleaning head 2130 is fixed at other end of hose through connector 1000. Thus, completing assembly of cleaning hose 2000.
When using the cleaning hose 2000, you only need to fix the cleaning tool on the through hole 2131 of the cleaning head 2130 for use. Extend the cleaning hose 2000 to the dirty area, and rotate the cleaning hose 2000 manually by the user to rotate the cleaning tool, thereby achieving a cleaning effect.
Since the cleaning head 2130 and the cleaning tool are detachably connected, during use, you can replace the cleaning tool in time to ensure cleanliness. If it is inconvenient to use due to the excessive length of the hose component 2100, you can use only one hose or two shorter hoses for assembly and use. If you encounter a place where the cleaning hose 2000 cannot reach, you can extend the overall length of the cleaning hose 2000 by adding multiple connectors 1000 and hose components 2100. This makes the cleaning hose 2000 suitable for scenes of different heights.
In this embodiment, the cleaning hose 2000 applied in this invention is mainly used for cleaning soot in chimneys. In some embodiments, the cleaning hose 2000 can also be used for cleaning windows, or walls, or other places that need cleaning in daily contact.
In some embodiments (not shown), connectors can be used in the construction industry, they can be used to connect support structures to ensure the stability of buildings; in some embodiments (not shown), connectors can be used in the mechanical industry, they can be used to connect mechanical arms or other types of rods, to ensure the accuracy and reliability of mechanical movement; in other embodiments, connectors can also be used in the transportation industry, they can be used for some parts of vehicles, improving vehicle safety and stability.
In some embodiments (not shown), this connector can also be used in products such as furniture, sports equipment, tents, etc. For example: in the furniture industry, it can be used to connect the support structures of tables, chairs or cabinets to improve the stability and durability of the furniture. In the sports equipment industry, it can be used to connect the support structures of fitness equipment to ensure the safety of athletes. In the tent industry, it can be used to connect the support rods of tents to improve the stability and wind resistance of tents.
In summary, this invention application, through its unique design structure, allows multiple hoses to be connected through the connector, and after multiple hoses are connected, they are not easy to rotate relative to each other, and the connection of multiple hoses can be applied to various occasions. At the same time, this invention application also provides a cleaning hose using this connector and its assembly and use method, making the installation of the cleaning hose convenient, simple and fast, thereby further enhancing the user experience, providing better visual effects and improving work efficiency.
The terms “comprising,” “including,” “having,” and the like are synonymous and are used inclusively, in an open-ended fashion, and do not exclude additional elements, features, acts, operations, and so forth. Also, the term “or” is used in its inclusive sense (and not in its exclusive sense) so that when used, for example, to connect a list of elements, the term “or” means one, some, or all of the elements in the list. The use of “adapted to” or “configured to” herein is meant as open and inclusive language that does not foreclose devices adapted to or configured to perform additional tasks or steps. Additionally, the use of “based on” is meant to be open and inclusive, in that a process, step, calculation, or other action “based on” one or more recited conditions or values may, in practice, be based on additional conditions or values beyond those recited. Similarly, the use of “based at least in part on” is meant to be open and inclusive, in that a process, step, calculation, or other action “based at least in part on” one or more recited conditions or values may, in practice, be based on additional conditions or values beyond those recited. Headings, lists, and numbering included herein are for ease of explanation only and are not meant to be limiting.
The various features and processes described above may be used independently of one another, or may be combined in various ways. All possible combinations and sub-combinations are intended to fall within the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, certain method or process blocks may be omitted in some implementations. The methods and processes described herein are also not limited to any particular sequence, and the blocks or states relating thereto can be performed in other sequences that are appropriate. For example, described blocks or states may be performed in an order other than that specifically disclosed, or multiple blocks or states may be combined in a single block or state. The example blocks or states may be performed in serial, in parallel, or in some other manner. Blocks or states may be added to or removed from the disclosed examples. Similarly, the example systems and components described herein may be configured differently than described. For example, elements may be added to, removed from, or rearranged compared to the disclosed examples.
The invention has now been described in detail for the purposes of clarity and understanding. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that certain changes and modifications may be practiced within the scope of the appended claims.
Conditional language used herein, such as, among others, “can,” “could,” “might,” “may,” “e.g.,” and the like, unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain examples include, while other examples do not include, certain features, elements, and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or steps are in any way required for one or more examples or that one or more examples necessarily include logic for deciding, with or without author input or prompting, whether these features, elements and/or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular example.
