Abstract: A wand includes a hinge configured to pivotally connect first and second wand segments in an extended configuration and a storage configuration. A first locking mechanism locks the wand in extended configuration. A second locking mechanism includes a rod, a sliding lever, a plunger, and a plunger cavity. The plunger is configured to be received in the plunger cavity to lock the wand in the storage configuration. When in the extended configuration, depressing a single actuator pivots the locking arm, causes the hook/pawl to be removed from the locking cavity, and unlocks the wand. When in the storage configuration, depressing the single actuator causes the rod to move in a first direction, causes the sliding rod to move a second direction, and urges the plunger out of the plunger cavity.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 17, 2022
Date of Patent:
August 6, 2024
Assignee:
SharkNinja Operating LLC
Inventors:
Casey McClay, Kevin Kelemen, Owen R. Johnson, Steven Gacin, Patrick Cleary, AiMing Xu, Dawei Zhao, Yaqin Wang, Weiwei He