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Dustpan with a latching mechanism

a technology of latching mechanism and dustpan, which is applied in the field of dustpans and dustpans, can solve the problems of more difficult making and repair, and achieve the effects of simplified construction and repair mode, less fatiguing the user, and simplified operation mod

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-07-19
CASABELLA HLDG
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Benefits of technology

[0006] It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved dustpan with a simplified operational mode so that it is less fatiguing to the user.
[0007] A further object of the present invention is to provide an improved dustpan with a simplified construction and repair mode.

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The main disadvantage of those dustpans is that when the handle of the unhooked receptacle is lifted, the receptacle rotates to a position of axial alignment with the shaft preventing the waste from falling out and thus necessitating the manual movement of the receptacle to dispose the waste.
However, such dustpans require a mechanism located within the handle.
As a result, it is more difficult to make and repair them.

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[0017] With reference to the drawings, in particular to FIGS. 1-8 thereof, the present invention, a dustpan with a novel latching mechanism, denoted by reference numeral 1 will be described. A dustpan 1 is shown comprising a dustpan receptacle 2, a handle 3 and a latching mechanism 4 consisting of two members: an upper latching member 5 and a lower latching member 6. The handle 3 is connected to the upper latching member 5 and the lower latching member 6. The dustpan receptacle 2 is connected to the lower latching member 6 by a pivotal connection 7. The upper latching member 5 and the lower latching member 6 are connected and interface each other. The handle 3 has a lower end 8 and an upper end 8a.

[0018] The upper latching member 5 has a first latching interface 9 (considered to be the front surface of the upper latching member 5) and a back surface 10 and consists of a plate 11, and an open ended hollow rod 12 for accepting a part of the handle 3. The plate 11 has a top edge 13, a...

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Abstract

A dustpan has a dustpan receptacle, a handle and a novel latching mechanism, which enables the dustpan receptacle to be latched in a horizontal position for a waste pick up and unlatched by hand or foot in a vertically extended position for a direct waste disposal and easier storage. The novel latching mechanism has two latching members interacting with each other and connecting the dustpan receptacle to the handle. Compared to dustpans in the prior art, the present dustpan is less fatiguing to use, and easier to construct and repair.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to waste receptacles, and more particularly to dustpans used for picking up debris. [0002] The present invention relates to a dustpan of the type having a latching mechanism enabling a dustpan receptacle to have two positions: a latched horizontal position and an unlatched vertical position. DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART [0003] Dustpans of the general type described herein and known in the prior art have a receptacle portion pivotally mounted and hooked to a handle. Dustpans in the prior art are usually unhooked by exerting downward pressure on the handle. The main disadvantage of those dustpans is that when the handle of the unhooked receptacle is lifted, the receptacle rotates to a position of axial alignment with the shaft preventing the waste from falling out and thus necessitating the manual movement of the receptacle to dispose the waste.[0004] Some dustpans known in the prior art are capable of being unhooked to assum...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47L13/52
CPCA47L13/52
Inventor SAMPAIO, ANDRE
Owner CASABELLA HLDG
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