초록 ▼

A curling broom of the push-broom type has the active bottom surface provided with a fabric coating replacing the usual natural or artificial bristles. Preferably, two types of fabric are applied one beside the other, differing from each other in coarseness. The generally flat active surfaces of the

A curling broom of the push-broom type has the active bottom surface provided with a fabric coating replacing the usual natural or artificial bristles. Preferably, two types of fabric are applied one beside the other, differing from each other in coarseness. The generally flat active surfaces of the fabrics are vertically spaced from each other and one of the surfaces is preferably inclined relative to the other whereby a selective combination of polishing and buffing action can be achieved by simply tilting the handle of the broom. The invention improves the action of the broom, reduces the manufacturing costs, virtually eliminates some contamination of the ice surface and greatly extends operation life of the device. A separate, detachable plate for use in the broom is also disclosed.

대표청구항 ▼

For use in a curling push-broom, a base plate having a bottom surface and a top surface; a fabric covering fixedly secured to the bottom surface and comprising: (a) a first area whose outside margin is generally coincident with a first end and with a part of each of two opposite sides of said bottom

For use in a curling push-broom, a base plate having a bottom surface and a top surface; a fabric covering fixedly secured to the bottom surface and comprising: (a) a first area whose outside margin is generally coincident with a first end and with a part of each of two opposite sides of said bottom surface; (b) a second area whose outside margin is generally coincident with a second end opposite to said first end and with remaining parts of each of said two opposite sides of said bottom surface; (c) said first area being covered by a first fabric, said second area being covered by a second fabric whose coarseness is different from that of said first fabric; (d) means for securing said base plate to handle means with said bottom surface turned away from the handle means; whereby a broom utilizing the base plate can be selectively applied for polishing and/or buffing the ice.