Dust collection glove for cleaning vehicle bodies before painting

Abstract

A dust collection adhesive glove for cleaning vehicle bodies prior to painting, the glove being made from a film material comprising polymer fibers bonded to a tackifier, also referred to as an "adhesion filler."

Description

[0001] This utility model is a dust-collecting adhesive glove for cleaning vehicle bodies before painting, but other uses are not excluded. STATE OF THE ART

[0002] In vehicle painting, it is common practice, both during production and during repair, to thoroughly clean the surface to be painted beforehand.

[0003] In this cleaning process, the surface to be painted is first cleaned with degreasing agents.

[0004] This is followed by a final cleaning using compressed air and special cleaning cloths designed to collect dust.

[0005] With one hand, the operator directs a compressed air nozzle, e.g. the end piece of a compressor, and with the other hand he wipes the bodywork with the adhesive cloth, collecting any remaining dust.

[0006] The well-known pre-painting wipes are adhesive, as they contain a tackifier that makes them sticky, allowing them to collect dirt particles without leaving behind lint. Furthermore, these wipes are specifically designed for use with water-based paints and do not release silicone compounds.

[0007] However, these wipes are uncomfortable to handle, e.g., they are tiring for the operator's hand. Furthermore, they must be crumpled or folded to ensure a firm grip.

[0008] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the problems of the known technology in whole or in part.

[0009] A preferred purpose of this utility model is to make the final step in the cleaning process before a water-based coating of a surface, such as a vehicle body, more practical and convenient.

[0010] A preferred purpose of this utility model is to make the use of the material from which the known adhesive wipes for cleaning before painting are made, or equivalent materials, more practical.

[0011] A further purpose of this utility model is to provide a more practical form of using this material or equivalent materials that is simple and economical to implement. GENERAL INTRODUCTION

[0012] The technical problems are solved by a glove for cleaning vehicle bodies before painting, as specified in the appended claims. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] Further features and advantages of the utility model can be found in the following detailed description of its preferred embodiments, which refers to the accompanying drawings and is for illustrative purposes only and not limiting. They show: - Fig. a schematic representation of the material from which both the gloves according to this utility model and the conventional adhesive wipes known for cleaning vehicle bodies before painting are made; - Fig. the representation of a first embodiment of a glove according to this utility model, which is made with the material in Fig. is manufactured; - Fig. the representation of a second embodiment of a glove according to this utility model, which is made with the material in Fig. is manufactured; - Fig. the representation of a third embodiment of a glove according to this utility model, which is made with the material in Fig. is manufactured.

[0014] With reference to Fig. Figure 1 schematically shows the material 1 from which the gloves of this utility model are made. This material can be any known material used to make adhesive wipes for car body cleaning or a new, equivalent material.

[0015] Material 1 for the glove of this utility model is generally capable of collecting dust and not leaving lint. Preferably, this material is designed so that it does not release silicones.

[0016] Material 1 is in film form and comprises polymer fibers bonded to a tackifier, also referred to as “adhesive filler.”

[0017] This adhesive filler is configured to have adhesive properties to the dust when used; however, the filler is so small that it feels only slightly sticky.

[0018] Preferably, the material 1 has an adhesive property configured to optimally collect dust with a grain size of 500 µm or less.

[0019] Since material 1 is made of film, it has two main sides, of which at least one, but preferably both, have the adhesion to dust due to the tackifier.

[0020] The film material 1 is used to manufacture a glove according to this utility model, ie an accessory of any shape, provided it can be worn on the user's hand.

[0021] Fig. Figure 2 shows a first embodiment of the glove identified by reference number 10, which is bag-like, ie it has a single receptacle 11 for receiving all the fingers as well as the palm and the back of the hand.

[0022] Fig. shows a second embodiment of the glove designated by reference number 20, which comprises five receptacles 22, each shaped to fit a corresponding finger and projecting from a central receptacle 21 to fit the palm and back of the hand.

[0023] Fig. shows a third embodiment of the glove designated by the reference number 30, which has the shape of a mitten (also called a button), that is to say it comprises a first pocket-shaped receptacle 31 shaped to receive four fingers as well as the palm and the back of the hand, and a second receptacle protruding from the first and shaped to fit the thumb 32.

[0024] Fig. shows a fourth embodiment of the glove designated by reference numeral 40, which comprises a main receptacle 41 for the back of the hand and the palm, as well as at least two receptacles 43, 44, each shaped to fit a group of fingers. Preferably, an additional receptacle 42 is also provided, which is shaped to accommodate the thumb.

[0025] The examples justify the claim that the glove may have a single receptacle for all fingers as well as for the back of the hand and the palm of the hand or any number of receptacles for one or more fingers.

[0026] In general, all gloves 10, 20 and 30 have an insertion opening for the hand, which is tightened with an elastic band 12 to prevent the glove from slipping down.

[0027] In general, all gloves 10, 20, 30 comprise two main outer surfaces and two main inner surfaces, substantially corresponding to the palm and back of the hand, with at least one of the main outer surfaces being adhesive due to the presence of the tackifier. Preferably, both surfaces are adhesive, and more preferably, the inner surfaces are also adhesive, and the glove is reversible.

[0028] During use, the operator wears the glove-shaped material 1 on one hand and uses it, in conjunction with a compressed air jet, to clean a vehicle body. This makes cleaning before painting more convenient and practical than with the conventional wipes, which must be held in the hand. GENERAL INTERPRETATION OF TERMS

[0029] In understanding the purpose of the present utility model, the term "comprising" and its derivatives, as used herein, are to be understood as open-ended terms that indicate the presence of declared features, elements, components, groups, integers, and / or phases, without, however, excluding the presence of other, undeclared features, elements, components, groups, integers, and / or phases. This also applies to words that have similar meanings, such as the terms "comprising," "having," and their derivatives. Furthermore, the terms "parts," "cross-section," "section," "member," or "element," when used in the singular, can have the dual meaning of a single part or a plurality of parts.As used herein to describe the above embodiment(s), the directional terms "forward," "backward," "up," "down," "vertical," "horizontal," "bottom," and "across," as well as all other similar directional terms, refer to the described embodiment in the operating position. Evaluative terms such as "substantially," "about," and "approximately," as used herein, imply a substantial departure from the modified term such that the final result is not significantly altered.

[0030] Although embodiments have been chosen only to illustrate the present invention or the utility model, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and variations can be made without departing from the scope of the invention or the utility model as set forth in the following claims. For example, the sizes, shapes, positions, or orientation of the various components can be changed as desired and / or required. The components shown directly connected or in contact with one another may have intermediate structures between them. The functions of one element may be performed by two or more elements, or vice versa. The structures and functions of one embodiment may be applied in another embodiment. It is not necessary to combine all advantages in a particular embodiment.Any original feature compared to the prior art may, alone or in combination with other features, also be considered in a separate description of the applicant's other inventions or utility models, including the structural and / or functional concepts contained in those features. Therefore, the above descriptions of the embodiments of the invention or utility model are for illustrative purposes only and do not limit the invention or utility model as defined in the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

[1] A dust-collecting, adhesive glove for cleaning vehicle bodies prior to painting, the glove being made from a film material comprising polymer fibers bonded to a tackifier, also known as an "adhesion filler." [2] Glove according to claim 1, characterized by that it is configured to at least collect dust. [3] Glove according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that it is configured to be lint-free. [4] Glove according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that it does not release silicones. [5] Glove according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the material is configured for cleaning before painting with a water-based varnish. [6] Glove according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that it feels slightly sticky. [7] Glove according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the material has an adhesion configured to optimally collect dust with a particle size of 500 µm or less. [8] Glove according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the film material 1 has two main sides, at least one of which has adhesiveness provided by the adhesive filler. [9] Glove according to claim 8, characterized by that both sides have the adhesive properties. [10] Glove according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that it includes one or more finger receptacles. [11] Glove according to claim 10, characterized by that it is bag-shaped (10), ie it comprises a single receptacle (11) for receiving all the fingers as well as the palm and the back of the hand. [12] Glove according to claim 10, characterized byin that it comprises five receptacles (22), each shaped to fit a corresponding finger and projecting from a central receptacle (21) to adapt to the palm and back of the hand. [13] Glove according to claim 10, characterized by in that it has the shape of a mitten (30), ie it comprises a first pocket-shaped receptacle (31) shaped to receive four fingers as well as the palm and back of the hand, and a second receptacle projecting from the first and shaped to fit the thumb (32). [14] Glove according to claim 10, characterized by that it comprises a main receptacle (41) for the back of the hand and the palm of the hand and at least two receptacles (43, 44) shaped to fit two groups of fingers. [15] Glove according to claim 14, characterized by that it additionally includes a third shaped receptacle for receiving the thumb. [16] Glove according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that it comprises an opening for inserting the hand, which is closed by an elastic band (12) to prevent the glove from slipping down. [17] Glove according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that it comprises two main outer surfaces and two main inner surfaces, which substantially correspond to the palm and the back of the hand, at least one of the main outer surfaces being adhesive due to the presence of the tackifier. [18] Glove according to claim 17, characterized by that the insides are also adhesive and the glove is reversible.

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