EP1344607B1 - Device for helping to hold and drive a nail or similar - Google Patents

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EP1344607B1
EP1344607B1 EP03352005A EP03352005A EP1344607B1 EP 1344607 B1 EP1344607 B1 EP 1344607B1 EP 03352005 A EP03352005 A EP 03352005A EP 03352005 A EP03352005 A EP 03352005A EP 1344607 B1 EP1344607 B1 EP 1344607B1
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  • the present invention relates to a support device for gripping and driving a nail.
  • the document US-608.555 to capture nails upholsterer, guide them before coming to push them by pressing the device.
  • the document US-A-2, 666, 201 also reveals a substantially similar device in which a tip is attracted by a magnet and then oriented with a mobile ferrule.
  • the present invention therefore aims to provide a device helping a handyman who wants to plant a nail.
  • the device according to the invention also makes it easier to grip the nail.
  • a gripping device intended in particular for grasping nails, comprising a handle, a magnet and a ferrule fixed relative to the handle.
  • the handle carries at one of its ends an assembly comprising the ferrule, the magnet and a protection, the ferrule is of tubular shape, the protection closes, at least partially, one end of the ferrule and is in contact with the magnet, and the other end of the handle is provided with a striking part.
  • the handle is made of an insulating material.
  • the handle is made of an insulating material.
  • the protection of the gripping device is for example sandwiched between the ferrule and the magnet.
  • An alternative embodiment provides that a screw passes through the handle and connects the striking part to the protection.
  • the ferrule is advantageously mounted by screwing and is interchangeable.
  • the protection is provided with a projection having the shape of a screwdriver bit.
  • the device can then be used for screwing a screw.
  • the protector provided with a projection is advantageously interchangeable.
  • the device represented on the figure 1 comprises a tubular handle 2, a magnet 4, a protection 6, a ferrule 8 and a striking part 10.
  • the tubular shaft 2 is preferably made of an insulating material. It is for example made of a rigid synthetic material or a resin. One can also consider a tubular wooden handle. This tubular sleeve 2 is for example of circular cylindrical shape. Its outside diameter is adapted to be easily grasped with one hand. Its outer surface can have an ergonomic shape facilitating its grip.
  • the magnet 4 is in the form of a disk whose diameter corresponds to the outer diameter of the tubular shaft 2. This magnet 4 is disposed at one end of the tubular shaft 2 by closing this end.
  • the protection 6 is in the embodiment of the figure 1 in the form of a capsule. It therefore has a bottom and a skirt-shaped peripheral rim extending on one side of this bottom. The inner diameter of this skirt substantially corresponds to the outside diameter of the tubular shaft 2.
  • the protection 6 is disposed on the end of the tubular shaft 2 receiving the magnet 4 so that the latter is sandwiched between the bottom of the protection 6 and the corresponding end of the tubular handle 2.
  • This protection 6 is preferably made of a magnetic material so that the magnet can produce its effects to through this protection 6.
  • the ferrule 8 is in turn made of a non-magnetic material. It has a cylindrical tubular shape of circular section. Its outside diameter is smaller than the outer diameter of the tubular shaft 2. Its inner diameter determines the size of the head of nails that can be planted using the present device. This ferrule 8 is for example fixed on the protection 6 by brazing. This ferrule 8 is preferably mounted coaxially with the tubular shaft 2.
  • the striking portion 10 is disposed at the end of the tubular shaft 2 opposite the end receiving the magnet 4. This striking portion 10 closes the tubular shaft 2 and is for example made of bronze. In the embodiment shown in the drawing, this striking portion 10 has a frustoconical shape, the smaller diameter portion of the truncated cone corresponding substantially to the outside diameter of the tubular shaft 2.
  • This screw 12 is slightly longer than the tubular handle 2.
  • This screw 12 passes through the protection 6, the magnet 4 and is aimed in the striking part 10.
  • this screw 12 is centered on the axis of the handle tubular 2.
  • a corresponding tapping is provided in the striking portion 10.
  • a bore is provided in the magnet 4 and in its protection 6.
  • the head of the screw 12 is a flat head and it is embedded in the protection 6.
  • the figure 2 represents another embodiment of a device according to the invention.
  • a handle 22 a magnet 24, a protection 26, a ferrule 28 and a striking part 30.
  • the shell 28 is here also in the form of a cylindrical tubular piece of circular section and is made of a non-magnetic material, for example brass.
  • the protection 26 is here in the form of a pellet closing one end of the shell 28.
  • the diameter of this pellet substantially corresponds to the outer diameter of the shell 28.
  • the protection 26 is example made of nickel.
  • the magnet 24 is disposed above the protection 26 so that this protection 26 is sandwiched between the magnet 24 and the ferrule 28.
  • the protections 6 and 26 are intended to protect the magnets 4 and 24 because the materials used to make magnets badly resist shocks. These protections then cash the shots received in place of the magnets 4, 24.
  • the handle 20 is here a handle made of resin and is obtained by injection molding. The assembly described above and formed by the ferrule 28, the protection 26 and the magnet 24 is then placed in a mold and is overmolded by the resin constituting the handle 22. The end of the ferrule 28, opposite the protection 26 and the magnet 24 remains open.
  • the shape of the handle 22 shown is given by way of example.
  • the handle 22 shown has a frustoconical shape on the side of the ferrule 28 connecting to a circular cylindrical shape.
  • the handle 22 is intended to be gripped by the hand of a user and its outer surface may for example be circular cylindrical or have any other shape, ergonomic and / or aesthetic.
  • This striking portion 30 is for example here also made of bronze. It may be in the form of a pellet that covers the handle 22 made of resin.
  • the handle 22 is for example provided with a tapping and the part to hit 30 with a corresponding threaded rod (as shown in FIG. figure 2 ) Or vice versa. It is also conceivable to overmold one side of the striking part 30 when the resin is injected.
  • the figure 3 shows a third variant embodiment of a device according to the invention.
  • a handle 32 carrying at one end an assembly formed of a ferrule 38, a magnet 34 and a protection 36 placed between the magnet 34 and the ferrule 38 and on the other side a striking mass 40.
  • the handle 32 consists here of a circular cylindrical core made for example of brass or other non-magnetic material and surrounded by a handle, for example rubber.
  • the soul of the handle 32 has a threaded portion intended to cooperate with a tapping made in the striking portion 40.
  • the core has a housing in which take place l magnet 34 arranged at the bottom of the housing and the protection 36 disposed at the opening of the housing, the protection 36 coming into contact of the magnet 34.
  • the ferrule 38 is screwed onto the handle 32, more precisely on the core of the handle 32.
  • the ferrule 38 also has a tubular shape.
  • the hollow zone of the ferrule 38 is mounted so that one of its ends is closed by the protection 36.
  • the ferrule 38 further comprises a tapping intended to cooperate with the threading made on the soul of the handle 32 at the of the magnet 34.
  • the ferrule 38 is interchangeable. It is then possible to mount on the gripping device ferrules whose hollow portion has different diameters. In this way, the gripping tool adapts to nails of different sizes.
  • the nail 16 After the first hammer blow, or next stroke, the nail 16 is partially depressed. It is then possible to remove the device according to the invention and directly hit the head 14 of the nail 16. It is then useless, the nail is already partially planted, to come hold the nail with the fingers. There is no risk of injury.
  • the described devices can also be used in another way to drive the nail with one hand.
  • the nail is grasped by the device according to the invention in the same manner as indicated above.
  • the head 14 of the nail 16 in contact with the protection 6, 26, 36 it is possible to hit the nail on the surface in which it must be planted.
  • the gesture made by the user corresponds substantially to that which is achieved when punching a table.
  • the nail 16 is then partially depressed. By removing the device according to the invention it suffices then to hit the head 14 of the nail 16 with the striking portion 10, 30, 40. It is thus possible to finish the driving of the nail without using a hammer.
  • This second method of using a device according to the invention does not make it possible to plant nails with as good a precision as the first method described. However with a little experience, it is possible to obtain a good enough accuracy especially that in general nails are positioned with less precision than a screw.
  • the device according to the invention can also be used with screws. It is then sufficient to provide at the level of the protection 6; 26; A protrusion (not shown) extending inwardly of the ferrule 8; 28; 38.
  • This projection then has the shape of a screwdriver bit.
  • This embodiment with a screwdriver bit integrated with the protection 6; 26; 36, is particularly advantageous in the case of an interchangeable ferrule ( figure 3 ). It is then possible to also change the protection 36 by unscrewing the ferrule 38. It is thus possible to change the ferrule 38, or the protection 36 or both, when the ferrule 38 is unscrewed.
  • the device according to the invention can also find other applications. For example, for people with problems of articulation in the fingers, it is expected to equip a cup with a rod of magnetic material. This rod is then used as a handle. Its diameter is for example adapted to the inner diameter of the ferrule 8, 28, 38. The person having problems to maintain a cup can then use the device according to the invention to come to attract the rod associated with the cup. The device according to the invention then serves as a gripping device for this cup.

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Abstract

The nail holder, designed to hold a nail while it is struck by a hammer, consists of a tubular handle (2) of an insulating material such as a rigid synthetic material or resin, having a magnet (4) with a guard (6) and ring (8) at one end and a striking plate (10) at the other, connected to the magnet by a screw (12). The ring can be threaded and interchangeable, and the guard can have a projection that acts as a screwdriver tip. The nail holder can be used to drive in nails without the use of a hammer, pushing in the nail by hand and then finishing the process with the striking plate.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif d'aide pour la préhension et l'enfoncement d'un clou.The present invention relates to a support device for gripping and driving a nail.

Pour planter un clou, la méthode la plus couramment utilisée est de saisir le clou avec les doigts, de placer la pointe du clou à l'endroit où celui-ci doit être enfoncé en disposant le clou sensiblement perpendiculairement à la surface dans laquelle le clou doit prendre place puis de frapper la tête du clou avec un marteau. Lors de cette dernière opération, il arrive que le marteau dérape et vienne frapper les doigts du bricoleur. Ceci est douloureux et l'hématome qui en résulte est souvent long à disparaître.To plant a nail, the most commonly used method is to grasp the nail with the fingers, to place the tip of the nail where it should be driven by placing the nail substantially perpendicular to the surface in which the nail must take place and then hit the head of the nail with a hammer. During this last operation, it happens that the hammer skids and comes to hit the fingers of the handyman. This is painful and the resulting hematoma is often slow to disappear.

Des dispositifs permettant la préhension de clous à l'aide d'un aimant existent déjà. On peut citer par exemple le document US-A-608,555 permettant de saisir des clous de tapissier, de les orienter avant de venir les enfoncer par appui sur le dispositif. Le document US-A-2, 666, 201 révèle lui aussi un dispositif sensiblement similaire dans lequel une pointe est attirée par un aimant puis orientée à l'aide d'une virole mobile.Devices for gripping nails with a magnet already exist. For example, the document US-608.555 to capture nails upholsterer, guide them before coming to push them by pressing the device. The document US-A-2, 666, 201 also reveals a substantially similar device in which a tip is attracted by a magnet and then oriented with a mobile ferrule.

Ces divers dispositifs ont entre autres comme inconvénient de nécessiter l'usage de deux mains pour actionner la virole et orienter la pointe à planter.These various devices have the disadvantage of requiring the use of two hands to actuate the shell and orient the tip to be planted.

La présente invention a alors pour but de fournir un dispositif aidant un bricoleur qui souhaite planter un clou. Avantageusement, le dispositif selon l'invention permet de faciliter également la préhension du clou.The present invention therefore aims to provide a device helping a handyman who wants to plant a nail. Advantageously, the device according to the invention also makes it easier to grip the nail.

A cet effet, elle propose un dispositif de préhension destiné notamment à la préhension de clous, comportant un manche, un aimant et une virole fixe par rapport au manche.For this purpose, it proposes a gripping device intended in particular for grasping nails, comprising a handle, a magnet and a ferrule fixed relative to the handle.

Selon l'invention, le manche porte à l'une de ses extrémités un ensemble comportant la virole, l'aimant ainsi qu'une protection, la virole est de forme tubulaire, la protection vient obturer, au moins partiellement, une extrémité de la virole et est au contact de l'aimant, et l'autre extrémité du manche est munie d'une partie à frapper.According to the invention, the handle carries at one of its ends an assembly comprising the ferrule, the magnet and a protection, the ferrule is of tubular shape, the protection closes, at least partially, one end of the ferrule and is in contact with the magnet, and the other end of the handle is provided with a striking part.

Dans une forme de réalisation préférentielle, le manche est réalisé dans un matériau isolant. Ainsi il n'y a pas de risque d'électrocution si le clou enfoncé perce un câble électrique.In a preferred embodiment, the handle is made of an insulating material. Thus there is no risk of electrocution if the recessed nail pierces an electric cable.

La protection du dispositif de préhension est par exemple prise en sandwich entre la virole et l'aimant.The protection of the gripping device is for example sandwiched between the ferrule and the magnet.

Une variante de réalisation prévoit qu'une vis traverse le manche et relie la partie à frapper à la protection.An alternative embodiment provides that a screw passes through the handle and connects the striking part to the protection.

Pour pouvoir s'adapter à différentes tailles de clous, la virole est avantageusement montée par vissage et est interchangeable.To adapt to different sizes of nails, the ferrule is advantageously mounted by screwing and is interchangeable.

Dans une variante de réalisation d'un dispositif de préhension selon l'invention, la protection est munie d'une saillie présentant la forme d'un embout de tournevis. Le dispositif peut alors être utilisé pour le vissage d'une vis. Dans cette variante de réalisation la protection munie d'une saillie est avantageusement interchangeable.In an alternative embodiment of a gripping device according to the invention, the protection is provided with a projection having the shape of a screwdriver bit. The device can then be used for screwing a screw. In this variant embodiment the protector provided with a projection is advantageously interchangeable.

Des détails et avantages de la présente invention ressortiront mieux de la description qui suit, faite en référence au dessin schématique annexé sur lequel :

  • La figure 1 montre en coupe longitudinale une première forme de réalisation d'un dispositif selon l'invention,
  • La figure 2 représente en coupe longitudinale une seconde forme de réalisation d'un dispositif selon l'invention, et
  • La figure 3 est une vue en coupe schématique d'une troisième forme de réalisation d'un dispositif selon l'invention.
Details and advantages of the present invention will emerge more clearly from the description which follows, given with reference to the appended schematic drawing in which:
  • The figure 1 shows in longitudinal section a first embodiment of a device according to the invention,
  • The figure 2 represents in longitudinal section a second embodiment of a device according to the invention, and
  • The figure 3 is a schematic sectional view of a third embodiment of a device according to the invention.

Le dispositif représenté sur la figure 1 comporte un manche tubulaire 2, un aimant 4, une protection 6, une virole 8 ainsi qu'une partie à frapper 10.The device represented on the figure 1 comprises a tubular handle 2, a magnet 4, a protection 6, a ferrule 8 and a striking part 10.

Le manche tubulaire 2 est de préférence réalisé dans un matériau isolant. Il est par exemple réalisé dans une matière synthétique rigide ou une résine. On peut également envisager un manche tubulaire en bois. Ce manche tubulaire 2 est par exemple de forme cylindrique circulaire. Son diamètre extérieur est adapté pour pouvoir être aisément saisi d'une main. Sa surface extérieure peut présenter une forme ergonomique facilitant sa préhension.The tubular shaft 2 is preferably made of an insulating material. It is for example made of a rigid synthetic material or a resin. One can also consider a tubular wooden handle. This tubular sleeve 2 is for example of circular cylindrical shape. Its outside diameter is adapted to be easily grasped with one hand. Its outer surface can have an ergonomic shape facilitating its grip.

L'aimant 4 se présente sous la forme d'un disque dont le diamètre correspond au diamètre extérieur du manche tubulaire 2. Cet aimant 4 est disposé à une extrémité du manche tubulaire 2 en fermant cette extrémité.The magnet 4 is in the form of a disk whose diameter corresponds to the outer diameter of the tubular shaft 2. This magnet 4 is disposed at one end of the tubular shaft 2 by closing this end.

La protection 6 se présente dans la forme de réalisation de la figure 1 sous la forme d'une capsule. Elle présente donc un fond et un rebord périphérique en forme de jupe s'étendant d'un côté de ce fond. Le diamètre intérieur de cette jupe correspond sensiblement au diamètre extérieur du manche tubulaire 2. La protection 6 est disposée sur l'extrémité du manche tubulaire 2 recevant l'aimant 4 de telle sorte que ce dernier se trouve en sandwich entre le fond de la protection 6 et l'extrémité correspondante du manche tubulaire 2. Cette protection 6 est de préférence réalisée dans un matériau magnétique de telle sorte que l'aimant puisse produire ses effets à travers cette protection 6.The protection 6 is in the embodiment of the figure 1 in the form of a capsule. It therefore has a bottom and a skirt-shaped peripheral rim extending on one side of this bottom. The inner diameter of this skirt substantially corresponds to the outside diameter of the tubular shaft 2. The protection 6 is disposed on the end of the tubular shaft 2 receiving the magnet 4 so that the latter is sandwiched between the bottom of the protection 6 and the corresponding end of the tubular handle 2. This protection 6 is preferably made of a magnetic material so that the magnet can produce its effects to through this protection 6.

La virole 8 est quant à elle réalisée dans un matériau non magnétique. Elle présente une forme tubulaire cylindrique de section circulaire. Son diamètre extérieur est inférieur au diamètre extérieur du manche tubulaire 2. Son diamètre intérieur détermine la taille de la tête des clous pouvant être plantés à l'aide du présent dispositif. Cette virole 8 est par exemple fixée sur la protection 6 par brasage. Cette virole 8 est montée de préférence coaxialement avec le manche tubulaire 2.The ferrule 8 is in turn made of a non-magnetic material. It has a cylindrical tubular shape of circular section. Its outside diameter is smaller than the outer diameter of the tubular shaft 2. Its inner diameter determines the size of the head of nails that can be planted using the present device. This ferrule 8 is for example fixed on the protection 6 by brazing. This ferrule 8 is preferably mounted coaxially with the tubular shaft 2.

La partie à frapper 10 est disposée à l'extrémité du manche tubulaire 2 opposée à l'extrémité recevant l'aimant 4. Cette partie à frapper 10 vient fermer le manche tubulaire 2 et est par exemple réalisée en bronze. Dans la forme de réalisation représentée au dessin, cette partie à frapper 10 présente une forme tronconique, la partie de plus petit diamètre du tronc de cône correspondant sensiblement au diamètre extérieur du manche tubulaire 2.The striking portion 10 is disposed at the end of the tubular shaft 2 opposite the end receiving the magnet 4. This striking portion 10 closes the tubular shaft 2 and is for example made of bronze. In the embodiment shown in the drawing, this striking portion 10 has a frustoconical shape, the smaller diameter portion of the truncated cone corresponding substantially to the outside diameter of the tubular shaft 2.

L'ensemble des éléments décrits ci-dessus est assemblé à l'aide d'une vis 12 utilisée pour maintenir toutes ces pièces assemblées. Cette vis 12 est légèrement plus longue que le manche tubulaire 2. Cette vis 12 traverse la protection 6, l'aimant 4 et vient se viser dans la partie à frapper 10. De préférence, cette vis 12 est centrée sur l'axe du manche tubulaire 2. Un taraudage correspondant est prévu dans la partie à frapper 10. De même, un alésage est prévu dans l'aimant 4 et dans sa protection 6. Avantageusement, la tête de la vis 12 est une tête plate et celle-ci est noyée dans la protection 6.All of the elements described above is assembled using a screw 12 used to hold all these parts together. This screw 12 is slightly longer than the tubular handle 2. This screw 12 passes through the protection 6, the magnet 4 and is aimed in the striking part 10. Preferably, this screw 12 is centered on the axis of the handle tubular 2. A corresponding tapping is provided in the striking portion 10. Similarly, a bore is provided in the magnet 4 and in its protection 6. Advantageously, the head of the screw 12 is a flat head and it is embedded in the protection 6.

La figure 2 représente une autre forme de réalisation d'un dispositif selon l'invention. On retrouve ici un manche 22, un aimant 24, une protection 26, une virole 28 et une partie à frapper 30.The figure 2 represents another embodiment of a device according to the invention. Here we find a handle 22, a magnet 24, a protection 26, a ferrule 28 and a striking part 30.

La virole 28 se présente ici aussi sous la forme d'une pièce tubulaire cylindrique de section circulaire et est réalisée dans un matériau non magnétique, par exemple en laiton.The shell 28 is here also in the form of a cylindrical tubular piece of circular section and is made of a non-magnetic material, for example brass.

La protection 26 se présente ici sous la forme d'une pastille venant fermer une extrémité de la virole 28. Le diamètre de cette pastille correspond sensiblement au diamètre extérieur de la virole 28. La protection 26 est par exemple réalisée en nickel.The protection 26 is here in the form of a pellet closing one end of the shell 28. The diameter of this pellet substantially corresponds to the outer diameter of the shell 28. The protection 26 is example made of nickel.

L'aimant 24 est disposé au-dessus de la protection 26 de telle sorte que cette protection 26 se trouve en sandwich entre l'aimant 24 et la virole 28.The magnet 24 is disposed above the protection 26 so that this protection 26 is sandwiched between the magnet 24 and the ferrule 28.

Les protections 6 et 26 sont destinées à protéger les aimants 4 et 24 car les matériaux utilisés pour réaliser des aimants résistent mal aux chocs. Ces protections encaissent alors les coups reçus à la place des aimants 4, 24.The protections 6 and 26 are intended to protect the magnets 4 and 24 because the materials used to make magnets badly resist shocks. These protections then cash the shots received in place of the magnets 4, 24.

Le manche 20 est ici un manche réalisé en résine et est obtenu par moulage par injection. L'ensemble décrit précédemment et formé par la virole 28, la protection 26 et l'aimant 24 est alors placé dans un moule et est surmoulé par la résine constituant le manche 22. L'extrémité de la virole 28, opposée à la protection 26 et à l'aimant 24, reste ouverte. La forme du manche 22 représentée est donnée à titre d'exemple. Le manche 22 représenté comporte une forme tronconique du côté de la virole 28 se raccordant à une forme cylindrique circulaire. Ici aussi, le manche 22 est destiné à être saisi par la main d'un utilisateur et sa surface extérieure peut être par exemple cylindrique circulaire ou présenter toute autre forme, ergonomique et/ou esthétique.The handle 20 is here a handle made of resin and is obtained by injection molding. The assembly described above and formed by the ferrule 28, the protection 26 and the magnet 24 is then placed in a mold and is overmolded by the resin constituting the handle 22. The end of the ferrule 28, opposite the protection 26 and the magnet 24 remains open. The shape of the handle 22 shown is given by way of example. The handle 22 shown has a frustoconical shape on the side of the ferrule 28 connecting to a circular cylindrical shape. Here too, the handle 22 is intended to be gripped by the hand of a user and its outer surface may for example be circular cylindrical or have any other shape, ergonomic and / or aesthetic.

Du côté opposé à la virole 28, le manche 22 reçoit la partie à frapper 30. Cette partie à frapper 30 est par exemple ici aussi réalisée en bronze. Elle peut se présenter sous la forme d'une pastille venant recouvrir le manche 22 en résine. Le manche 22 est par exemple muni d'un taraudage et la partie à frapper 30 d'une tige filetée correspondante (comme représenté sur la figure 2) ou inversement. Il est également envisageable de venir surmouler une face de la partie à frapper 30 lorsque la résine est injectée.On the opposite side to the ferrule 28, the handle 22 receives the striking portion 30. This striking portion 30 is for example here also made of bronze. It may be in the form of a pellet that covers the handle 22 made of resin. The handle 22 is for example provided with a tapping and the part to hit 30 with a corresponding threaded rod (as shown in FIG. figure 2 ) Or vice versa. It is also conceivable to overmold one side of the striking part 30 when the resin is injected.

La figure 3 montre une troisième variante de réalisation d'un dispositif selon l'invention. On retrouve ici un manche 32 portant à une extrémité un ensemble formé d'une virole 38, d'un aimant 34 et d'une protection 36 placée entre l'aimant 34 et la virole 38 et de l'autre côté une masse à frapper 40. Le manche 32 est constitué ici d'une âme cylindrique circulaire réalisée par exemple en laiton ou un autre matériau non magnétique et entourée d'une poignée, par exemple en caoutchouc. Du côté de la partie à frapper 40, l'âme du manche 32 présente une partie filetée destinée à coopérer avec un taraudage réalisé dans la partie à frapper 40. De l'autre côté, l'âme présente un logement dans lequel prennent place l'aimant 34 disposé au fond du logement et la protection 36 disposée au niveau de l'ouverture du logement, la protection 36 venant au contact de l'aimant 34. Dans cette forme de réalisation, la virole 38 est vissée sur le manche 32, plus précisément sur l'âme de ce manche 32. La surface extérieure de l'âme du manche 32, sensiblement à la hauteur de l'aimant 34, présente alors un filetage extérieur. La virole 38 présente ici aussi une forme tubulaire. La zone creuse de la virole 38 est montée de telle sorte que l'une de ses extrémités est obturée par la protection 36. La virole 38 comporte en outre un taraudage destiné à coopérer avec le filetage réalisé sur l'âme du manche 32 au niveau de l'aimant 34.The figure 3 shows a third variant embodiment of a device according to the invention. Here we find a handle 32 carrying at one end an assembly formed of a ferrule 38, a magnet 34 and a protection 36 placed between the magnet 34 and the ferrule 38 and on the other side a striking mass 40. The handle 32 consists here of a circular cylindrical core made for example of brass or other non-magnetic material and surrounded by a handle, for example rubber. On the side of the striking portion 40, the soul of the handle 32 has a threaded portion intended to cooperate with a tapping made in the striking portion 40. On the other side, the core has a housing in which take place l magnet 34 arranged at the bottom of the housing and the protection 36 disposed at the opening of the housing, the protection 36 coming into contact of the magnet 34. In this embodiment, the ferrule 38 is screwed onto the handle 32, more precisely on the core of the handle 32. The outer surface of the core of the handle 32, substantially at the height of the magnet 34, then has an external thread. The ferrule 38 also has a tubular shape. The hollow zone of the ferrule 38 is mounted so that one of its ends is closed by the protection 36. The ferrule 38 further comprises a tapping intended to cooperate with the threading made on the soul of the handle 32 at the of the magnet 34.

Dans cette troisième forme de réalisation la virole 38 est interchangeable. On peut alors monter sur le dispositif de préhension des viroles dont la partie creuse présente des diamètres différents. De cette manière, l'outil de préhension s'adapte à des clous de différentes tailles.In this third embodiment the ferrule 38 is interchangeable. It is then possible to mount on the gripping device ferrules whose hollow portion has different diameters. In this way, the gripping tool adapts to nails of different sizes.

Le fonctionnement de ces trois dispositifs est similaire. Pour saisir un clou, on vient approcher l'extrémité ouverte de la virole 8, 28, 38 de la tête 14 d'un clou 16. Cette tête 14 est alors attirée par l'aimant 4, 24, 34 et est guidée à l'intérieur de la virole jusqu'à ce que la tête 14 vienne au contact de la protection 6, 26, 36. Le clou tient alors grâce à la seule force d'attraction de l'aimant contre la protection. La pointe du clou 16 peut alors être positionnée à l'endroit où le clou doit être planté. Une fois la pointe en place, on vient frapper à l'aide d'un marteau la partie à frapper 10, 30, 40. Dans la première forme de réalisation, l'effort exercé sur la partie à frapper est transmis au clou directement par l'intermédiaire de la vis 12. On a ainsi une excellente transmission de la frappe du marteau vers le clou 16. Dans les deux autres formes de réalisation, c'est le manche 22, 32 tout entier qui retransmet la frappe du marteau vers le clou 16.The operation of these three devices is similar. To grasp a nail, the open end of the shell 8, 28, 38 of the head 14 of a nail 16 is approached. This head 14 is then attracted by the magnet 4, 24, 34 and is guided by the magnet. the interior of the ferrule until the head 14 comes into contact with the protection 6, 26, 36. The nail then holds thanks to the sole attraction force of the magnet against the protection. The tip of the nail 16 can then be positioned where the nail is to be planted. Once the tip is in place, the striking part 10, 30, 40 is struck with a hammer. In the first embodiment, the force exerted on the striking part is transmitted to the nail directly by the hammer. By means of the screw 12, there is thus an excellent transmission of the striking of the hammer towards the nail 16. In the two other embodiments, it is the handle 22, 32 which in its entirety retransmits the striking of the hammer towards the nail 16.

Après le premier coup de marteau, ou un coup suivant, le clou 16 est partiellement enfoncé. Il est alors possible de retirer le dispositif selon l'invention et de venir frapper directement la tête 14 du clou 16. Il est alors inutile, le clou étant déjà partiellement planté, de venir tenir le clou avec les doigts. Il n'y a donc aucun risque de blessure.After the first hammer blow, or next stroke, the nail 16 is partially depressed. It is then possible to remove the device according to the invention and directly hit the head 14 of the nail 16. It is then useless, the nail is already partially planted, to come hold the nail with the fingers. There is no risk of injury.

Les dispositifs décrits peuvent également être utilisés d'une autre manière permettant d'enfoncer le clou avec une seule main. Pour ce faire, le clou est saisi par le dispositif selon l'invention de la même manière qu'indiqué plus haut. Une fois la tête 14 du clou 16 en contact contre la protection 6, 26, 36 il est possible de venir frapper le clou sur la surface dans laquelle il doit être planté. Le geste effectué par l'utilisateur correspond sensiblement à celui que l'on réalise lorsqu'on donne un coup de poing sur une table. Le clou 16 est alors partiellement enfoncé. En retirant le dispositif selon l'invention il suffit alors de venir frapper la tête 14 du clou 16 avec la partie à frapper 10, 30, 40. On peut ainsi terminer l'enfoncement du clou sans utiliser de marteau.The described devices can also be used in another way to drive the nail with one hand. To do this, the nail is grasped by the device according to the invention in the same manner as indicated above. Once the head 14 of the nail 16 in contact with the protection 6, 26, 36 it is possible to hit the nail on the surface in which it must be planted. The gesture made by the user corresponds substantially to that which is achieved when punching a table. The nail 16 is then partially depressed. By removing the device according to the invention it suffices then to hit the head 14 of the nail 16 with the striking portion 10, 30, 40. It is thus possible to finish the driving of the nail without using a hammer.

Ce second procédé d'utilisation d'un dispositif selon l'invention ne permet pas de planter des clous avec une aussi bonne précision que le premier procédé décrit. Toutefois avec un peu d'expérience, il est possible d'obtenir une assez bonne précision surtout qu'en général des clous sont positionnés avec moins de précision qu'une vis.This second method of using a device according to the invention does not make it possible to plant nails with as good a precision as the first method described. However with a little experience, it is possible to obtain a good enough accuracy especially that in general nails are positioned with less precision than a screw.

Le dispositif selon l'invention peut aussi être utilisé avec des vis. Il suffit alors de prévoir au niveau de la protection 6 ; 26 ; 36 une saillie (non représentée) s'étendant vers l'intérieur de la virole 8 ; 28 ; 38. Cette saillie présente alors la forme d'un embout de tournevis. Lorsqu'une vis est attirée vers l'aimant 4 ; 24 ; 34 et que sa tête vient prendre appui contre la protection 6 ; 26 ; 36, la vis étant guidée lors de son déplacement vers l'aimant 4 ; 24 ; 34 par la virole 8 ; 28 ; 38, en tournant le manche 2 ; 22 ; 32, la saillie vient coopérer avec la tête de la vis pour réaliser le vissage de celle-ci.The device according to the invention can also be used with screws. It is then sufficient to provide at the level of the protection 6; 26; A protrusion (not shown) extending inwardly of the ferrule 8; 28; 38. This projection then has the shape of a screwdriver bit. When a screw is attracted to the magnet 4; 24; 34 and that his head comes to bear against the protection 6; 26; 36, the screw being guided as it moves towards the magnet 4; 24; 34 by the ferrule 8; 28; 38, turning the handle 2; 22; 32, the projection cooperates with the head of the screw to achieve the screwing thereof.

Cette forme de réalisation, avec un embout de tournevis intégré à la protection 6 ; 26 ; 36, est avantageuse notamment dans le cas d'une virole interchangeable (figure 3). On peut alors prévoir de changer aussi la protection 36 en dévissant la virole 38. On peut ainsi changer la virole 38, ou la protection 36 ou bien les deux, lorsque la virole 38 est dévissée.This embodiment, with a screwdriver bit integrated with the protection 6; 26; 36, is particularly advantageous in the case of an interchangeable ferrule ( figure 3 ). It is then possible to also change the protection 36 by unscrewing the ferrule 38. It is thus possible to change the ferrule 38, or the protection 36 or both, when the ferrule 38 is unscrewed.

Le dispositif selon l'invention peut également de trouver d'autres applications. Ainsi par exemple, pour des personnes ayant des problèmes d'articulation dans les doigts, on peut prévoir d'équiper un gobelet avec une tige en matériau magnétique. Cette tige est alors utilisée comme poignée. Son diamètre est par exemple adapté au diamètre intérieur de la virole 8, 28, 38. La personne ayant des problèmes pour maintenir un gobelet peut alors utiliser le dispositif selon l'invention pour venir attirer la tige associée au gobelet. Le dispositif selon l'invention sert alors de dispositif de préhension pour ce gobelet.The device according to the invention can also find other applications. For example, for people with problems of articulation in the fingers, it is expected to equip a cup with a rod of magnetic material. This rod is then used as a handle. Its diameter is for example adapted to the inner diameter of the ferrule 8, 28, 38. The person having problems to maintain a cup can then use the device according to the invention to come to attract the rod associated with the cup. The device according to the invention then serves as a gripping device for this cup.

La présente invention ne se limite pas aux formes de réalisation décrites ci-dessus à titre d'exemples non limitatifs. Elle concerne au contraire toutes les variantes de réalisation à la portée de l'homme du métier dans le cadre des revendications ci-après.The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above by way of non-limiting examples. On the contrary, it concerns all the variants that are within the reach of those skilled in the art in the context of of the claims below.

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  1. A grasping device, adapted in particular for grasping nails (16), comprises a handle (2 ; 22 ; 32), a magnet (4 ; 24 ; 34) and a ferrule (8 ; 28 ; 38), fixed relative to the handle,
    the handle (2 ; 22 ; 32) bearing at one of its ends an assembly comprising the ferrule (8 ; 28 ; 38), the magnet (4 ; 24 ; 34) as well as a protector (6 ; 26 ; 36),
    the ferrule (8 ; 28 ; 38) being of tubular form,
    the protector (6 ; 26 ; 36) at least partially obturating one end of the ferrule (8 ; 28 ; 38) and being in contact with the magnet (4 ; 24 ; 34), and
    the other end of the handle (2 ; 22 ; 32) being provided with a part to strike (10 ; 30 ; 40).
  2. A grasping device according to claim 1, characterized in that the handle (2: 22 ; 32) is made from an insulating material.
  3. A grasping device according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the protector (6 ; 26: 36) is sandwiched between the ferrule (8 ; 28 ; 38) and the magnet (4 ; 24 ; 34).
  4. A device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a screw (12) passes through the handle (2) and links the part to strike (10) to the protector (6).
  5. A grasping device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the ferrule (38) is mounted by screwing and is interchangeable.
  6. A grasping device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the protector (6 ; 26 ; 36) is provided with a projection having the form of a screwdriver tip.
  7. A grasping device according to claims 5 and 6, characterized in that the protector (36) is interchangeable.
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