ES1248291U - MULTIFUNCTIONAL TOOL (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Multifunction tool, of which comprise gripping elements and tool elements, the gripping elements comprising at least one hole (2) suitable for the penetration of one or more than two of the user and the tool means comprising at least one hook (7), characterized in that it comprises an elongated section (5) at one of whose ends at least one additional tool means (8, 9) is provided. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

D E S C R I P C I Ó N

MULTIFUNCTIONAL TOOL

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The present invention belongs to the field of tools, and specifically has as its object a multifunction tool that allows performing a variety of daily operations while avoiding contact with objects.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Hook-type tools for manual use are known, which comprise a grip or handle area, from which a curved straight section projects at its opposite end. They can be configured so that the straight section of the hook is perpendicular to the handle, which ergonomically makes it easier for the user to hook heavy objects and drag or lift them.

These tools are commonly used in a professional or industrial setting. However, they can also be used in a domestic setting. Thus, in exceptional situations, for example, of community prevalence of infectious diseases, it is advisable that simple operations, which would normally be done by hand (moving a chair, picking up an item of clothing dropped on the floor), are carried out in such a way that Avoid potentially pathogen-transmitting physical contacts. To this end, it is useful to have a tool of the aforementioned type, adapted to this type of use by manufacturing it in a light material and avoiding pointed ends on the hook.

The multifunction tool proposed here also incorporates other tools that allow additional functions to be performed, with the same purpose of avoiding physical contact, and for which a simple hook tool would not be suitable.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The multifunction tool object of the present utility model is manufactured in a single piece, which in top plan view is made up of a handle body (1) in solidarity with an elongated body (5).

The multifunctional tool comprises gripping means, support means and tool means.

The gripping means are provided so that the user can grasp the tool and comprise at least one gripping hole (2). The support means (3, 6) are configured so that the user presses on them with one of his fingers, allowing the force to be exerted more efficiently on the object on which the tool is operated.

The tool means is arranged at one end of the elongated body (5) and comprises a hook tool (7) and at least one additional tool (8, 9).

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description, a drawing is attached, which with an illustrative and non-limiting nature represents the following:

Figure 1.- Top plan view of the multifunction tool.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In a preferred embodiment shown in Fig. 1 the multifunction tool is configured by a handle body, substantially rectangular in shape (1), three of whose corners and one of whose short sides are rounded.

In this handle body (1) the gripping means are arranged, which in this embodiment consist of two holes (2) made symmetrically in an approximately central area of said body (1), of sufficient size so that they can penetrate the index and middle fingers.

Likewise, in the handle body (1) a first support means is provided, consisting of a concavity (3) located on its greater upper side, on which the user You can apply pressure with your thumb, which increases efficiency when performing operations such as lifting a heavy object.

Another smaller hole (4) is made in the upper left corner of the handle body (1) to allow the passage of a key ring, a lanyard strap or another element that facilitates the safe transport of the multifunction tool, or hang it on some object. .

An elongated body (5) projects perpendicularly from one of the corners of the handle body (1). On the edge of a section of one of the sides of said elongated body (5) a second support means is provided, consisting of grooves (6), thus configured for the support of the user's thumb, which increases efficiency when it comes to performing operations such as dragging a heavy object or opening a door.

At the lower end of the elongated body (5) the tool means are arranged. To this end, the lower end of the elongated body (5) extends in a curve that defines a hook tool (7). And additionally, said lower end of the elongated body (5) houses at least one other tool means. In the preferred embodiment shown in Fig. 1, two additional tool means are provided: a rectangular slit (8) made in the elongated body (5), parallel to the greater sides of said body (5), with edges live. And a protrusion (9) protruding from the elongated end (5).

The first (8) of said additional tools is suitable for fitting a rope or any linear object into it, and catching it by turning the tool, so that said linear object can be dragged, or actuated in any other way. By way of example, it can be used to snap in and catch a roller shutter tape, and to raise the roller blind by force downwards (an operation that is optimally performed with one tool in each hand). The second additional tool (9) is suitable for operating switches or buttons of any type.

The multifunction tool can be conveniently manufactured from any polymer, by injection molding. To favor the grip on certain surfaces, at least one of its faces has roughness that allows a certain degree of adhesion, which can be achieved by any means known in the state of the art, such as roughness in the mold, an additive in the polymer or an adhesive to be applied after molding. With this gripping effect, and by simultaneously using a multifunction tool in each hand, the user can lift relatively light objects by applying pressure on their sides.

Claims (8)

1. Multifunction tool, of which comprise gripping elements and tool elements, the gripping elements comprising at least one hole (2) suitable for the penetration of one or more fingers of the user and the tool means comprising at least one hook (7), characterized in that it comprises an elongated section (5) at one of whose ends at least one additional tool means (8, 9) is provided. 2. The multifunction tool of claim 1, characterized in that the at least one additional tool consists of a rectangular sharp-edged groove (8). 3. The multifunction tool of claim 1, characterized in that the at least one additional tool consists of a protrusion (9) protruding from the elongated end (5). 4. The multifunction tool of claim 1, characterized in that it comprises means for supporting the user's fingers (3, 6). 5. The multifunction tool of claim 4, characterized in that the support means comprise a concavity (3) made in the upper face of a handle body (1) of the multifunction tool. 6. The multifunction tool of claim 4, characterized in that the support means comprise grooves (6), which extend through a section of the elongated body (5). 7. The multifunction tool of claim 5, characterized in that a hole (4) of smaller size than the at least one gripping hole (2) is arranged in a corner of the handle body (1). 8. The multifunction tool of claim 1, characterized in that at least one of its faces has adherent properties.