The brush of inclination cluster with alternate row
This application claims the entitled BRUSH WITHALTERNATE ROWS OF ANGLED submitted on June 25th, 2010
The priority of BRISTLES (brush with the inclined bristle of alternate row) U.S. Serial No. 61/358,693, this application
To be included in the way of herein.
I. background
A. invention field
Present invention relates generally to a kind of brush, more particularly, to a kind of cluster turned forward with some rows and its
The brush for the sweptback cluster that he manages it.
B. the explanation of correlation technique
The brush of known polytype and style.Typically, brush includes cluster retainer, and cluster retainer, which has from cluster, to be kept
The vertically extending each cluster of device.
As shown in Figure 7, it is also known that provide a kind of wire brush 200, it has a cluster retainer 202 with cluster 204, some clusters with
On-right angle extends.This known arrangement is using two groups of clusters 206,208, wherein every group using cluster open or expansion, such as figure institute
Show.
Although the cluster arrangement of known brush is good for its expected purpose overall work, it is desirable that being carried than known brush
For the brush of more preferable performance.
II. summarize
According to one embodiment of present invention, brush may include:Cluster retainer;Primary operational axis;The first row cluster, its base
This is parallel to primary operational axis and including at least the first and second clusters;With the second row cluster, it is basically parallel to primary operational axle
Line and including at least the first and second clusters.The first cluster in the first row extends from cluster retainer and parallel to primary operational axis
The first plane in tilted relative to the second plane with the first cluster angle, second plane is perpendicular to the first plane and parallel to master
Want operative axis.First cluster can be in one embodiment with the forward direction inclined at acute angles between 60 degree and 87 degree, and another
With the forward direction inclined at acute angles between 75 degree and 87 degree in one embodiment.The second cluster in the first row extends from cluster retainer
And tilted in the first plane relative to the second plane with the second cluster angle.Second cluster can be in one embodiment with included in 60 degree
And the forward direction inclined at acute angles between 87 degree, and inclined in another embodiment with the forward direction acute angle between 75 degree and 87 degree
Tiltedly.The first cluster in second row is extended from cluster retainer and inclined in the first plane relative to the second plane with the 3rd cluster angle
Tiltedly.3rd cluster can be in one embodiment with the backward inclined at acute angles between 60 degree and 87 degree, and in another embodiment
In with the backward inclined at acute angles between 75 degree and 87 degree.The second cluster in second row extends from cluster retainer and first
Tilted in plane relative to the second plane with the 4th cluster angle.4th cluster can in one embodiment with included in 60 degree and 87 degree it
Between backward inclined at acute angles, and in another embodiment with the backward inclined at acute angles between 75 degree and 87 degree.
According to another embodiment of the present invention, brush may include:Cluster retainer;Primary operational axis;The first row cluster, it is wrapped
Include at least the first and second clusters extended from cluster retainer;With the second row cluster, it includes at least first extended from cluster retainer
With the second cluster.First and second row clusters may be approximately parallel to primary operational axis.From the position perpendicular to primary operational axis
The first cluster of the first row and the first cluster of the second row can be formed as X-shaped during viewing.From the position perpendicular to primary operational axis
The second cluster of the first row and the second cluster of the second row can be formed as X-shaped when putting viewing.
According to one more embodiment of the present invention, brush includes:Cluster retainer;Primary operational axis;Substantially along primary operational
The handle that axis extends from cluster retainer;The cluster of first straight line row, it include being formed by metal and from cluster retainer extend to
Few first, second, and third cluster;With the cluster of second straight line row, it include being formed by metal and extend from cluster retainer at least the
First, second and the 3rd cluster.The cluster of first and second rows is basically parallel to primary operational axis.From perpendicular to primary operational axis
Position viewing when the first cluster of the first row and the first cluster of the second row be formed as X-shaped.From perpendicular to primary operational axis
The second cluster of the first row and the second cluster of the second row are formed as X-shaped when position is watched.From the position perpendicular to primary operational axis
The 3rd cluster of the first row and the 3rd cluster of the second row are formed as X-shaped when putting viewing.
One advantage of the brush is that inclined brush realization preferably brushes effect.
Reading and understanding based on book described further below, other benefits of the invention and advantage belonging to the present invention for leading
Field technique personnel are clear.
III. the brief description of accompanying drawing
The present invention can use entity form in the arrangement of some parts and part, and these embodiments are detailed in the description
Description and illustrate in the accompanying drawings, these accompanying drawings constitute the part and in the accompanying drawings of the present invention:
Fig. 1 is the side view of brush according to an embodiment of the invention;
Fig. 2 is the three-dimensional side view of brush shown in Fig. 1;
Fig. 3 is the upward view of brush shown in Fig. 1;
Fig. 4 is the perspective end view of another brush according to an embodiment of the invention;
Fig. 5 is the pattern stereogram of brush shown in Fig. 4;
Fig. 5 is the side isometric view of brush shown in Fig. 4;
Fig. 7 is the side isometric view of the wire brush of prior art.
IV. detailed description of the invention
Referring now to accompanying drawing, content shown in it is merely to illustrate the purposes of various embodiments of the present invention not for limiting this hair
Bright purpose, and wherein it should be understood that identical reference indicates identical element, Fig. 1-3
Brush 10 is shown, it has multirow cluster 30, cluster retainer 40 and handle 50.Cluster 30 can include one or more
Filament or bristle 20.For constitute cluster 30 filament or bristle particular number can those skilled in the art select
Any amount.Filament or bristle can be made up of a variety of natural materials or fiber or artificial material, artificial as non-limiting example
Material includes nylon or polyester.According to shown embodiment, filament is formed by relatively hard metal and therefore brush 10 can be seen
Make wire brush.Wire brush, as it is known by the man skilled in the art, normally tend to be used to brush undesirable material on surface,
Such as paint or dust.After undesirable material is removed, if it is desired, the surface cleaned now can be painted, dyes or enter
The other processing of row.In a particular embodiment, bristle 20 and therefore cluster 30 is formed by stainless steel.Each cluster 30 can be by this
Bail, wire, screw, binding agent, epoxy resin or the other fasteners of art personnel selection are fixed on cluster holding
On device 40.In one embodiment, handle 50 can extend from cluster retainer 40.In another embodiment, cluster retainer 40 itself is used
Make handle.There can be one or more regions 52 with texture for this.
With continued reference to Fig. 1-3, brush 10 can have primary operational axis 54.The primary operational axis is such axis,
Brush carries out optimum operation when being moved along the axis on the surface that the brush is used.For illustrated embodiment, handle 50 is from cluster
Retainer 40 extends along primary operational axle 54.Each cluster 30, which can embark on journey, 60 to be arranged.Capable quantity, type and shape can basis
The reasonable judgement of those skilled in the art carries out any selection.For illustrated embodiment, brush 10 may include 5 main straight lines
62,2 center rows 64 of the outer skidding of the cluster 30 of row 60, i.e., 2 and 1 most middle row 66.Row 60 can be parallel to primary operational axis
54, as shown in the figure.The distal end of two outer skiddings 62 can have curved part, as shown in the figure.
Referring now to Fig. 2, in order to preferably discuss the orientation of the cluster 30 in row 60, it is noted that nearest outer skidding 62 (remove compared with
Outside distal part) in the plane 22 parallel with primary operational axis 54.Plane 24 is also noted that perpendicular to plane 22 and is put down
Row is in primary operational axis 54.Often row is similarly in parallel to primary operational axis 54 and in the plane of plane 24.
As shown in figure 1, each cluster 30 in the outer skidding 62 that can be seen that is tilted with cluster angle TA1.Cluster angle TA1 be considered as before to
Angle, because the distal end of cluster 30 is more forward (towards brush compared to the base portion (position that cluster extends from cluster retainer 40) of cluster 30
The distal end of son 10).Each cluster 30 in the center row 64 that can be seen that is tilted with cluster angle TA2.Cluster angle TA2 is considered as backward
Angle, because the distal end of cluster 30 is more backward (towards brush compared to the base portion (position that cluster extends from cluster retainer 40) of cluster 30
Near-end, the handle end of son 10).It has been found that this alternating of each cluster 30 in adjacent lines 60 is inclined to be arranged in brush 10 along its
Primary operational axis 54 provides improved performance when using.Middle and outer skidding 64,62 can be similar in one embodiment
It is inclined.Therefore, in this embodiment, the positioning of each cluster 30 and angle are on the longitudinal axis parallel to primary operational axis 54
It is mirror image.
Referring now to Fig. 1-3, cluster angle TA1, TA2 can carry out any choosing according to the reasonable judgement of those skilled in the art
Select.Notice that cluster angle is expressed as acute angle.In one embodiment, cluster angle is included between 60 degree and 87 degree, and another
In embodiment, cluster angle is included between 75 degree and 87 degree.In another embodiment, cluster angle be included in 80 degree and 85 degree it
Between.Although all clusters 30 in shown outer skidding 62 are tilted with identical cluster angle TA1, it is also possible to expect in outer skidding 62
Cluster 30 can have different cluster angles.Similarly, although all clusters 30 in shown center row 64 are with identical cluster angle
TA2 is tilted, and can have different cluster angles it is also possible to each cluster 30 for expecting in center row 64.Although shown cluster angle TA1 is
With cluster angle TA2 identical angles, but be contemplated that cluster angle TA1 and TA2 can be different angles.If in adjacent lines 60
Each cluster 30 be arranged as illustrated, then from when being watched perpendicular to the position of primary operational axis 54 cluster 30 formation X-shaped (such as
Shown in Fig. 1).Certainly, the interval of cluster 30 and it is arranged such that the use of cluster angle TA1 and TA2 in another embodiment will not form X
Shape.Each cluster 30 in most middle row 66 can be vertical relative to plane 24.Therefore, show that cluster has 90 degree of cluster angle
Degree.It will also be appreciated that each cluster 30 in middle row 66 is arranged with forward angle or back azimuth.
With continued reference to Fig. 1-3, it is also contemplated that if desired, being arranged to one or more clusters of any row has introversion
Angle (distal end of each cluster 30 than cluster 30 base portion more towards brush 10 inner side) or exocentric angle (base portion of the distal end of cluster 30 than cluster 30
More towards the outside of brush 10).
Referring now to Fig. 4-6, the brush 10 of another embodiment is shown.The brush 10 includes each cluster 30 for 60 arrangements of embarking on journey.
Brush 10 may include outer skidding 70, and it can extend around at least part circumference of cluster retainer 40.Brush 10 may include with outside
The inner row 72 of the adjacent positioned of skidding 70.Outer skidding 70 can be included in 75 according to from the level measurement where cluster retainer 40
Angle between degree and 85 degree is outward-dipping.In a particular embodiment, outer skidding 70 can be outward-dipping with about 82.5 degree.
Center row 72 can lean outward according to from the angle being included between 75 degree and 89 degree of the level measurement where cluster retainer 40
Tiltedly.In a particular embodiment, outer skidding 70 can be outward-dipping with about 86.2 degree.
With continued reference to Fig. 4-6, brush 10 may include the central area of the row 74 adjacent with inner row 72.Central area 74
It may include the cluster 30 of a line or multirow 60.Each row 60 can the longitudinal axis along brush 10, the axis of pitch along brush 10 or
The including but not limited to any direction extension of diagonal.Cluster 30 may be arranged so that each row 60 prolongs along two axis
Stretch, according to a non-restrictive example, extend along longitudinal axis and axis of pitch.In one embodiment, central area includes 9
Each cluster 30 of row 60.A line 60 is tilted towards the first end 16 of brush 10 and adjacent lines 60 are tilted towards the second end 18 of brush.
In one specific embodiment, central area 74 includes 9 rows 60, wherein the first, the three, the five, the 7th and the 9th row 60 towards first
End 16 tilts about 81 degree, and the angle is measured from the place horizontal plane of cluster retainer 40;And the secondth, the four, the 6th
About 81 degree are tilted towards the second end 18 with the 8th row 60, the angle is measured from the place horizontal plane of cluster retainer 40.
Referring now to all accompanying drawings, it is contemplated that a variety of modifications of brush 10, some modifications include inclined with alternating direction
The arrangement of the cluster of adjacent lines.In every row 60, each cluster 30 is essentially parallel from one to another or cluster 30 can have various other constructions.Root
According to a non-restrictive example, each cluster 30 in row 60 can be tilted all towards before brush 16, but be tilted with different angles.According to
Another non-restrictive example, the side that each cluster 30 can be all towards before brush 16 and brush is tilted with essentially identical angle.According to
Another non-restrictive example, each cluster 30 can be all towards behind brush 18 with essentially identical angle, but with different to brush side
Angle tilt.The first row 60 can have a variety of different constructions, but the second adjacent row 60 can have the first row 60
Mirror-image structure.Second adjacent lines are basically parallel to the first row or adjacent lines can be at a certain angle relative to first line offset.
It is described above multiple embodiments.It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the above method and equipment can not take off
Merge in the case of from overall range of the present invention and change and modifications.It is contemplated that including in appended claims or it is equivalent
All modifications and replacement in the range of thing.
The present invention has been described, requires now: