GB2172820A

GB2172820A - Paint roller

Info

Publication number: GB2172820A
Application number: GB08606190A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Alan David France
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1985-03-14
Filing date: 1986-03-13
Publication date: 1986-10-01
Also published as: GB8606190D0

Abstract

A paint roller comprises surface portions of different orientations for applying paint to non-planar surfaces during a single pass. Several embodiments are described as shown in Figures 1,4,6 and 7. Figure 8 shows a paint tray therefor. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Hook roller This invention relates to a paint roller for use in applying interior or exterior paints to curved or angled surfaces. The invention is defined by the appended claims In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 is a side view of a cone roller for painting the corners between two adjoining walls.

Figure 2 is an exploded view of Figure 1.

Figure 3 shows a modification of Figure 1. For painting the inner angle of angle iron girders etc.

Figure 4 shows a hook roller device for painting pipe and other cylindrical surfaces.

Figure 5 is a modification of Figure 4.

Figure 6 shows a device with two rollers at right angle to each other for painting railings etc.

Figure 7 shows a ball shaped roller device for painting inner curvatures.

Figure 8 in a prespective view of a paint tray.

Figure 9 shows a painting device comprising the combination of a ball and cylindrical roller for painting crenulated, or corrugated, or crenellated surfaces.

The paint roller shown in Figure 1 and 2 is a clone roller which serves the purpose of applying paint onto the inner crease of two adjoining walls. It comprises two cones (see Figure 1) which may be made from a plastic material and have the following coverings adhered or secured over their external surface, 1. Lambswool, 2. Mohair, or a resembling synthetic fibre material (see Figure 1 item 1).

The plastic cones are each moulded with a central bearing (see Figure 2 item 3) and roatable on opposite ends, are assembled on a steel rod (see Figure 1 item 4) which is spot welded at its centre (see Figure 1 item 5) onto a longer steel rod which as formed two pinched and raised impressions on its surface (see Figure 2 item 8) which is pressed into a handle that may be made from a plastic material (see Figure 1 item 7).

The transvere rod (item 4) has formed four pinched and raised impressions in its surface (see Figure 2 item 8) which serve as stops for limiting the extent to which the bearings (item 3) and the impressions (item 8) split. Locking washers (see Figure 2 item 10) are secured on the ends of the rod (item 4) after assembly of cones (item 1) to hold the latter on the rod (item 4).

Figure 3 shows a modification of Figure 1 and 2, which is intended for applying paint to the inner angle on angle iron or girders. The cone-shaped roller (see Figure 3 item 11) which may be constructed of two plastic cones covered with either 1.

Lambswool, 2. Mohair, or have a resembling synthetic fibre material as in the embodiment of 1 and 2, is mounted for rotation on one arm of an L-shaped steel rod (see Figure 3 item 12) which is adjustably connected by a suitable coupling (see Figure 3 iteml3) to a further steel rod (see Figure 3 item 14) which is secured in the handle, which may be made from a plastic material (see Figure 3 item 5).

The coupling (item 13) is lockable when the desired angular relationship between the rods (items 12 and 14) has been adjusted.

The cone roller (item 11) is held in position on the rod (item 12) by washers (see Figure 3 item 16) and locking washers or clips (see Figure 3 item 17).

Figure 4 shows a hook-shaped paint roller device comprising a series of convex shape rollers (see Figure 4 item 20). Each roller may be covered with either 1. Lambswool, 2. Mohair, or have a resembling synthetic fibre material as in the embodiment of drawings 1 and 2. Each roller is positioned by means of washers (see Figure 4 item 23) which in turn are prevented from sliding by means of 'R' spring clips or locking washers (see Figure 4 item 24).

Each assembled on to one of a series of stainless steel rods (see Figure 4 item 21) which are connected together by means of locking devices (see Figure 4 item 22) so that they can be formed into the approximate dimension and shape of the object to be painted.

The series of the stainless steel rods (item 21) are connected to a handle that may be made from a plastic material (see Figure 4 item 25) by a shaped stainless steel rod (see Figure 4 item 26).

Figure 5 shows a modification of Figure 4, in which the hook roller is non-adjustable. It comprises of a series of independently free running rollers (see Figure 5 item 30). The rollers may be covered with a material as previously described on sheet 4 in the embodiment of drawings 1 and 2 (see Figure 5 item 31) and have end caps (see Figure 5 item 32) that have holes through their centre. These caps are permanently fixed in each end of the sleeves (item 30).

The rollers (item 30) are assembled on to an arc shaped steel rod (see Figure 5 item 33). The complete set of rollers are held in free running positions by means of spacers (see Figure 5 item 34) at each end, and a locking nut, (see Figure 5 item 35) is screwed onto the end of the rod (item 33). A straightened section (see Figure 5 item 36) of the rod is attached to a handle that may be made from a plastic material (see Figure 5 item 37).

Figure 6 shows an embodijment in which two separate rollers (see Figure 6 item 40) are set at right angles. The rollers may be covered with a material as described on sheet 4 in the embodiment of drawings 1 and 2 (see Figure 6 item 42) and on a steel rod (see Figure 6 item 41). Each of the two rollers have end caps (see Figure 6 item 43) that have holes through their centre. These caps are perma nentlyfixed at each end of the sleeves. The rod (see Figure 6 item 41) is formed with a right angle at one end and is slightly curved at the other end (see Figure 6 item 41) where a handle that may be made form a plastic material, is attached (see Figure 6 item 44).

The two rollers (items 40) are held in free running positions and are prevented from sliding by means of spacers (see Figure 6 item 45). A locking nut (see Figure 6 item 46) is screwed onto the end to retain roller in position.

Figure 7 shows a roller in the shape of a ball, (see Figure 7 item 50) that may be covered with a material as previously described on sheet 4 in the embodiment of drawings 1 and 2, that is rotable on one arm of an L-shaped steel rod (see Figure 7 item 51) which is connected by means of a lockable adjustable coupling (see Figure 7 item 53) which is secured into a handle, that may be made from a plastic material, (see Figure 7 item 54).

The ball (item 50) is held in position by means of washers, (see Figure 7 item 55) and 'R' spring clips or locking washers.

Figure 8 shows a specially designed paint tray (see Figure 8 item 60) which has a concave trough (see Figure 8 item 61) with a series of arc's stamped into its surface to provide compatibility to the shape of the rollers, allowing the excess paint to be removed before use. A lip (see Figure 8 item 62) at the opposite end to the trough serves the purpose of preventing paint spilling.

The tray has two convenient handles (see Figure 8 item 63).

The tray may be made from a light alloy metal or from a suitable plastic.

The device of Figure 9 comprises the combination of a ball (see Figure 9 item 70) and a cylindrical roller (see Figure 9 item 71). The cylindrical roller may be covered with a material as previously described on sheet 4 in the embodiment of drawings 1 and 2.

The ball is made from a synthetic sponge material.

The ball and roller are assembled onto a steel rod (see Figure 9 item 73). The rod (item 73) has an offset angle (see Figure 9 item 74). The ball (item 70) revolves on one section of the rod and the roller revolving on the other section.

The ball has a sleeve through its centre. The ball sleeve and roller sleeve have end caps (see Figure 9 item 75) that have holes through their centre. The caps are permanently fixed at each end of the sleeves.

A straight steel rod (see Figure 9 item 76) is spot welded from the centre of item 73 at the point shown at item 74 and is then slightly curved as shown by item 77 near where a handle, that may be made from a plastic material, is attached (see Figure 9 item 78).

The ball and roller are held in a free running position at each end by means of spacers (see Figure 9 item 79) and finally a locking nut (not shown).

Claims

1. A paint roller device of which the roller surface is shaped with portions is thereof of differently oriented for applying paint to non-planner surfaces during a single pass of the device, such as angled and rounded surfaces etc. Accompanying the said device is a specially designed paint tray that serves the purpose of removing the excess paint from the device.

2. A device according to claim 1, wherein the roller is of conical shape for applying paint to the surface of the inwardly facing angle between two walls surfaces E.G.C., angle iron, or a room.

3. A device according to claim 2, comprising two coneshaped members with bearings therein along with the axis of a cone said members being noteable mounted on a shaft with their bases adjacent to each other. Said shaft being connected to a handle from manipulating the device.

4. A device according to claim 3, wherein said cone members are made of plastic material and have their outer surface covered with lambswool or mohair or a resembling synthetic fibre material.

5. A device according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the handle secured at the end of a rod said rod secured to the centre of one shaft and projecting through a clearance between the base of the cone members.

6. A device according to claim 1, substantially described with reference to Figure 1-2-3/9 of drawings.

7. A device according to claim 1, substantially described with reference to Figures 4-5/9 of drawings.

8. A device according to claim 1, substantially described with reference to Figure 6/9 of drawings.

9. A device according to claim 1, substantially described with reference to Figure 7/9 of drawings.

10. A device according to claim 1, substantially described with reference to Figure 8/9.

11. A device according to claim 1, substantially described with reference to Figure 9/9 of drawings.