GB2502524A - A multi-purpose handle grip - Google Patents

A multi-purpose handle grip Download PDF

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GB2502524A
GB2502524A GB1209409.0A GB201209409A GB2502524A GB 2502524 A GB2502524 A GB 2502524A GB 201209409 A GB201209409 A GB 201209409A GB 2502524 A GB2502524 A GB 2502524A
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25G—HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS
    • B25G1/00—Handle constructions
    • B25G1/10—Handle constructions characterised by material or shape
    • B25G1/102—Handle constructions characterised by material or shape the shape being specially adapted to facilitate handling or improve grip
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B26—HAND CUTTING TOOLS; CUTTING; SEVERING
    • B26B—HAND-HELD CUTTING TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B26B1/00—Hand knives with adjustable blade; Pocket knives
    • B26B1/10—Handles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62B—HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES
    • B62B5/00—Accessories or details specially adapted for hand carts
    • B62B5/06—Hand moving equipment, e.g. handle bars
    • B62B5/062—Hand moving equipment, e.g. handle bars elastically mounted, e.g. for wheelbarrows

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Abstract

A multi-purpose handle grip 10 comprises a first hollow portion 1 for accepting a handle and a second portion 3 extending from the first portion at an acute angle. Together the first and second portions form an open V shape suitable for accepting the hand of a user as the user inserts their thumb and forefinger on either side of the handle grip where the first and second portions meet. The angle between the portions is preferably between 40 and 60 degrees, and more preferably 45 degrees. The grip may have a tapered internal diameter, and one or more internal sleeves (7, figure 5) may be provided in order to reduce the internal dimensions of the hollow first portion. The multi-purpose handle grip is fitted to handles to assist the user to use items when the user suffers from limited grip or dexterity, which would normally restrict the use of the apparatus with conventional handles fitted.

Description

A multi purpose handle grip This invention relates to a multi purpose handle grip and more particularly to a multi-purpose handle grip for use as a gripping aid and/or disability aid.
In particular, the handle grip proposed will be of use for retrofitting over existing handles, for replacing existing handles or for fitting to new handles. The handle grip is provided to make the use and operation of apparatus or equipment more comfortable and efficient for users or people of limited dexterity.
According to the present invention, there is provided, a handle grip comprising a first hollow portion for accepting a handle, and a second portion extending from the first portion at an acute angle relative to the first portion, the second portion having a free end, and together with the first portion forming an open V shape suitable for accepting the hand of a user as the user inserts their thumb and forefinger on either side of the handle grip where the first and second portions meet.
Preferably, the second portion is joined to the first portion at one end of the first portion.
Preferably, the acute angle is between about 60 and about 40 degrees, more preferably around 45 degrees, all measured between adjacent faces of first and second portions.
In an embodiment said handle grip can be constructed of metal such as mild steel, stainless steel or aluminium.
In an embodiment said handle grip can be constructed of plastics such as ABS, polypropylene, polyamide, or PVC optionally including a fibre reinforcement.
In an embodiment said handle grip can be constructed of a combination of materials such as metal over moulded with plastics.
The first portion of said handle grip can have an internal dimension of differing sizes, for example a tapered internal diameter, to facilitate fitting to different size handles.
In an embodiment the handle grip can be fitted with one or more internal sleeves in order to reduce the internal dimension to facilitate the fitting to different size handles.
The invention extends to a wheel barrow fitted with a pair of handle grips according to the first aspect with the second portion extending upwardly and preferably the first portion having a free end which is generally closed.
A breather hole may be provided in the closed end. Thus, the handle grip provides an easy tipping action with minimal grip required.
The invention extends to a item having a handle such as a saucepan, or other kitchen utensil, garden tool, or hand tool, fitted with the handle grip of the first aspect, thereby the second portion comes into contact in use with a user's knuckle or forehand area thus allowing the item to be tilted or tipped with a low griping force, In an embodiment said handle grip is fitted to kitchen utensils and/or garden hand tools and/or tools to allow the use of the items by people with limited grip and/or other disability.
Figure 1 shows a multi-purpose handle grip 10 Figures 2, to 4 show front, back and side views or the multi-purpose handle grip 10 Figure 5 shows a sleeve 7 for use with the multi-purpose handle grip 10 Figure 6 shows the multi-purpose handle grip 10 in use with a wheel barrow 9 for example.
Figure 1 shows multi-purpose handle grip 10 comprising of a body 1, finger grips 2, and an extended portion 3, and a hollow section 4.
Figure 2 shows a front view of the multi-purpose handle grip 10 wherein like parts have like reference numerals.
Figure 3 shows a side view of the multi-purpose handle grip 10 wherein like parts have like reference numerals.
Figure 4 shows a back view of the multi-purpose handle grip 10 wherein like pads have like reference numerals and solid end 5 with breather hole Figure 5 shows a sleeve 7 for use with the multi-purpose handle grip 10 wherein like parts have like reference numerals Figure 6 shows the multi-purpose handle grip 10 wherein like parts have like reference numerals in use with a wheel barrow 9 for example.
The fitting of the multi-purpose handle grip 10 to any suitable handle provides a versatile handle grip which can be used in numerous ways to create a safe and useful gripping aid in order to facilitate the safe use of items for any person including people who have difficulty in gripping conventional handles due to disability or injury.
The multi-purpose handle grip and ancillary parts illustrated in Figures 1 to 6 and described above may be modified. For example, the shape and angle of the extending portion 3 may differ from the figures and the shape of the finger grips 2 may also differ from the figures. Likewise the shape, diameter and size of the body 1 may differ from the figures.
The sleeve7 shown in figure 5 may differ in size and diameter in order to facilitate the use of multi-purpose handle grip 10 with different handles. Likewise the diameter of the hollow section 4 may differ in order to facilitate the use of multi-purpose handle grip 10 with different handles.

Claims (14)

  1. Claims 1. A multi purpose handle grip comprising a first hollow portion for accepting a handle, and a second portion extending from the first portion at an acute angle relative to the first portion, the second portion having a free end, and together with the first portion forming an open V shape suitable for accepting the hand of a user as the user inserts their thumb and forefinger on either side of the handle grip where the first and second portions meet.
  2. 2. A multi-purpose handle grip as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second portion is joined to the first portion at one end of the first portion.
  3. 3. A multi-purpose handle grip as claimed in any preceding claims where the acute angle is between about 60 and about 40 degrees, more preferably around 45 degrees, all measured between adjacent faces of first and second portions.
  4. 4. A multi-purpose handle grip as claimed in any preceding claims constructed of metal such as mild steel, stainless steel or aluminium.
  5. 5. A multi-purpose handle grip as claimed in any preceding claim constructed of plastics such as ABS, polypropylene, polyamide, or PVC optionally including fibre reinforcement.
  6. 6. A multi-purpose handle grip as claimed in any preceding constructed of a combination of materials such as metal over moulded with plastics.
  7. 7. A multi-purpose handle grip as claimed in any preceding claim having a tapered internal diameter.
  8. 8. A multi-purpose handle grip as claimed in any preceding claim including one or more internal sleeves in order to reduce the internal dimensions of the hollow first portion.
  9. 9. A multi-purpose handle grip as claimed in any preceding claim which has a free end which is generally closed.
  10. 10. A multi-purpose handle grip as claimed in any preceding claim including a breather hole provided in the closed end.
  11. 11. A multi-purpose handle grip as claimed in any preceding claim which comes into contact in use with a user's knuckle or forehand area thus allowing handles to be tilted or tipped with a low griping force.
  12. 12. A multi-purpose handle grip substantially as described herein, with reference to the drawings.
  13. 13. A wheelbarrow having two handles each fitted with the handle grip of any preceding claim and having the second portions of the handle grips extending above the first portion in conventional use of the wheel barrow.
  14. 14. A kitchen utensil or hand tool fitted with the handle grip of any preceding claim having the second portion of the handle grip extending above the first portion.
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