The present invention relates to an apparatus (1) comprising a tool (4), a gripping means (3) and a hollow connecting member (2) extending along a first axis (X-X), said gripping means (3) being associable to a first end portion (2A) of said connecting member (2), said tool (4) being associated to a second end portion (2B) of said connecting element. Said apparatus (1) can be in a non-operating configuration, in which at least said gripping means (3) is folded against said connecting member (2), and in at least one operating configuration, in which said gripping means (3) extends from said first end portion (2A) of said connecting member (2). In particular, said gripping means (3) is removably connected to said connecting member (2) through a traction element (10) that extends internally in said connecting member (2) and is connected with a first end (10A) to tensioning means (7) arranged on said gripping means (3), and with a second end (10B) associated to said second end portion (2B), said tensioning means (7) having a first position, in which the traction element (10) is tensioned in such a way as to maintain said at least one operating configuration of said apparatus (1), and a second position, in which the tension on said traction element (10) is released to allow said apparatus (1) to pass between said at least one operating configuration and said non-operating configuration.
