Patent ID: 6045284
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: A46B,B25G

Abstract:
An extensible cleaner rod comprising:an outer tube;an inner tube provided to telescope in said outer tube;an annular stop fixed in an inner end of said inner tube and sliding with said inner tube in said outer tube, having an annular vertical stop edge;a first position sleeve fitted firmly around a front end portion of said outer tube, having an annular vertical stop edge contacting the annular vertical stop edge of said annular stop when moved with said inner tube telescoping out of said outer tube to the longest distance, and male threads formed on a front portion fitting around a rear end of said inner tube, and a plurality of position nails extending out from said male threads and spaced apart to fit around an outer surface of the inner end of said inner tube;a second position sleeve fitting around said front portion of said first position sleeve and around the inner end portion of said inner tube, having female threads engaging said male threads of said first position sleeve so as to rotate said second sleeve against said first position sleeve in loosening or tightening said inner tube to lock said inner tube at any of many adjusted positions telescoped out of said outer tube;a connecting sleeve having a front opening for a rear end of said outer tube to fit firmly therein, a rear chamber with a female threaded hole for a water hose to engage with;an end cap having a proximal cylindrical portion to fit around an outer end of said inner tube, an intermediate conical portion, and a distal male threads portion for screwing with a brush for cleaning; and,characterized by a water guide tube having a smaller diameter than that of said inner tube, its rear end fitted firmly in the front opening of said connecting sleeve, and its front end inserting in said inner tube.