EP0625329B1 - Instrument de nettoyage - Google Patents

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EP0625329B1
EP0625329B1 EP94107358A EP94107358A EP0625329B1 EP 0625329 B1 EP0625329 B1 EP 0625329B1 EP 94107358 A EP94107358 A EP 94107358A EP 94107358 A EP94107358 A EP 94107358A EP 0625329 B1 EP0625329 B1 EP 0625329B1
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cleaning tool
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Werner Nolte
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L13/00—Implements for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
    • A47L13/10—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing
    • A47L13/12—Implements with several different treating devices
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L1/00—Cleaning windows
    • A47L1/06—Hand implements
    • A47L1/08—Hand implements with provision for supplying liquids, e.g. cleaning agents

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  • the invention relates to a cleaning device according to the preamble of claim 1, as is known for example from US-A-4,312,093.
  • This cleaning device is for a simplified and at the same time secure attachment of a liquid receiving element on the holding device and for a easy and quick replacement of the liquid absorbing Element by another or for a total distance not suitable due to the design of the holding device.
  • the liquid-absorbing element on the Holding device releasably attached by means of a Velcro tape.
  • the attachment is the one that absorbs the liquid Element limited by such a Velcro, so that the Loss of the fluid absorbing element due to occurring frictional forces, i.e. for example when wiping an object with a rough surface, very likely is.
  • the attachment of the liquid receiving element on the holding device due to Presence of moisture very limited. To that extent is a safe one Attachment not possible.
  • liquid receiving element On the other hand, it becomes the liquid receiving element on the holding device by means of zippers, Secured screws, snaps, etc.
  • Such training call a difficult removal of the liquid receiving element in the event of replacement of the element through another.
  • This can also be the liquid not receiving element of this known cleaning device be turned over to the inner area of the liquid receiving element, i.e. the area not previously used, which faces the base body, in contact with the Bring item.
  • the invention now lies on the basis of this prior art the task of a cleaning device according to the preamble of claim 1 available, in its embodiment is particularly simple and extremely compact its handling is particularly reliable and simple at the same time and that a quick attachment of a liquid-absorbing Element on a base body and / or a replacement and / or turning the liquid-absorbing element allowed.
  • the holding device according to the invention which is approximately U-shaped in cross section and one extending essentially towards the stripping element, bent portion, at which the liquid receiving element is recordable, becomes a cleaning device get that especially simple in structure and at the same time very is compact. Not least because of that, it is Cleaning device according to the invention extremely reliable and easy to use. Furthermore, the cleaning device suitable according to the invention that the liquid absorbing Element on the body in a very fast and also to attach exact way. In addition, the Liquid-absorbing element does not move automatically from the curved Section during the handling of the cleaning device solve overall because of its special design and shape. It is also possible to replace and / or turn the liquid receiving element which is worn or dirty is easy to achieve.
  • the cleaning device can be held so that both the stripping element as well as the moisture-absorbing element Element can be brought into contact with the object. Becomes the item is subtracted in this position, the Cleaning device is held so that the moisture receiving element in the pulling direction in front of the stripping element is, the moisture removed from the Moisture absorbing element is absorbed and cannot drip on the floor or other dirt cause.
  • a change in the Inclination of the body is achieved by the cleaning device simply held at a different angle with the handle becomes.
  • a change in the inclination of the base body can also be made via a mechanism that the main body tilts, which has the advantage that the person who Cleaner operated, their handle or their posture not needs to change.
  • the mechanics can be from one spring-loaded scales exist, which carries the body and by means of the spring in the desired end position is held.
  • the scale can be replaced by an appropriate one Pressure of the cleaning device on the object to be cleaned brought to snap from one end position to the other will.
  • the scale also by a cable or a linkage from the Operator are operated.
  • a variable angle of inclination of the base plate can also be achieved in that the base plate articulated on the Handle is attached and by means of a linkage or one Cable, possibly spring-supported, is pivotable.
  • the cleaning device according to the invention can also without retrofitting only for moistening or only for wiping off liquid be used.
  • the cleaning device according to the invention is therefore very universally applicable. The cleaning of objects can can be carried out easily and quickly with this cleaning device.
  • the moisture absorbing element in a simple manner removable from the cleaning device, so that the cleaning device as a pure puller can be used.
  • the moisture absorbing element is easily washed out or to be renewed.
  • the moisture absorbing can Be designed so that it has two sides, only one side of which is available for use stands. If this page is dirty or used, it can Element can be turned over slightly so that the still unused Page is available.
  • the stripping element can be a simple rubber lip, it can also have a V-shaped cross section. If the element has a rectangular cross-section, it can it advantageously have four sharp edges that are used for Wipe off moisture. It sits there Scraper element in a holder so that only the two outer ones Edges are available. If these edges are worn out, can the scraper element be turned over so that it with the worn edges in the holder and the two unused edges to remove moisture To be available. For easier exchange of the Scraper element, it may be possible to do this together with the Exchange the holder.
  • a sponge can be used as the liquid absorbing element be used; however, a is particularly advantageous Wipe.
  • the wipe is held on a holder. Of the is advantageously designed so that it is on both sides is provided with the wipe, the wipe so is designed that it is simply the other way around on the holder can be spanned. With this design, it is possible if the outer part is worn or dirty of the wipe by turning the wipe over unused inner area of the wipe bring to.
  • the wipe can be provided with a solid base fabric and have a substantially V-shaped cross section.
  • the ends of the wipe can be bent inwards be so that no edges protrude that lead to excessive Wear the wipe in this area.
  • the cleaning device trained more parts Both multi-part embodiments, it is advantageous if all Parts of the device with a fastening element are held together, thereby assembling the device is significantly simplified.
  • the invention is based on the following using an exemplary embodiment explained in more detail.
  • Figure 1 shows an embodiment of a cleaning device according to the invention obliquely from the front.
  • Figure 2 shows the embodiment in cross section.
  • Figure 4 shows the liquid absorbing element and the Scraper element of the embodiment according to FIGS. 1 to 3.
  • a base body 1 is broken open in the middle shown.
  • a handle 4 in the form of a handle.
  • the handle 4 is also suitable for holding a stem.
  • a scraper element 6 is the end of the cleaning device arranged in the form of a rubber lip.
  • On the bottom of the cleaning device is a on a holding device 8 as a liquid-absorbing element 9 provided in the form of a wipe.
  • the arrangement of the individual elements can be seen very well from FIG remove.
  • the holding device 8 and a clamping part 3 attached to the base body 1. It is Clamping part 3 clamped between the holding device 8 and the base body 1.
  • the clamping part 3 consists of a bent metal part. in the front area have the clamping part 3 and the holding device 8 each have recesses 5a, 5b, which together form a groove 5 form into which a rear thickened end of the Scraper element 6 is clamped.
  • the stripping element 6 and the wipe 9 are arranged such that a Window pane 14 can be deducted so that the removed moisture immediately with the wipe 9 is recorded.
  • the base body 1, the clamping part 3 and the holding device 8 are in Figure 3 shown individually.
  • the holding device 8 has one bent section 8a on which the wipe 9, as from Figure 2 can be seen, is attached.
  • the illustrated Clamping part 3 is against the contour of the base body 1 bent. Is the elastic clamping part 3 by means of Screw 2 drawn into the contour of the base body 1, so a certain spring tension is generated, which on the one hand the Nut 5 squeezes and so a secure mounting of the Stripping element 6 guaranteed and on the other hand prevents screw 2 from loosening easily can, since the entire screw connection is under spring pressure.
  • the screw 2 has a threaded portion 2b which from below through the holding device 8, the clamping part 3 and the Basic body 1 is inserted.
  • FIG 4 the V-shaped wipe 9 and that Scraper element 6 shown individually. How to see clearly the wipe 9 has inwardly curved End sections. By this bend, figure 2 becomes as good remove sharp edges avoided, which leads to a quick Wear of the wipe 9 would lead and also under Circumstances could damage the object 14 to be cleaned.
  • the wipe 9 used consists of a relatively solid Base fabric that carries the actual wiping bristles.
  • the wiping cloth 9 shown the ends via a stitching on the respective central areas of the wipe 9 fixed and are also the areas of the wipe 9, which the envelop the curved portion 8a of the holding device 8 to the outer end faces connected in this way, so that in a way a pocket is created in which the curved one Section 8a of the holding device 8 is added.
  • the bent portion 8a of the holding device presses 8 the outer leg 9a of the V-shaped wipe 9 after outside, as seen in Figure 2 to ensure that the wipe 9 stands out well from the base body 1 and simple can be brought into contact with the surface 14 to be wiped.
  • the inner leg 9b of the wipe 9 is through the holding device 8 well protected from contamination so that this, if the used part of the wipe 9 dirty or worn is simply by turning the wipe 9 over, i.e. by the wiping cloth 9 is placed upside down on the holding device 8, can be brought outside and used.

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  1. Appareil de nettoyage comportant un corps de base (1), qui comprend une poignée (4), un dispositif de retenue (8) servant à loger un élément (9) recevant un liquide et servant à humidifier un objet (14) à essuyer et un organe de serrage (3) pour retenir un élément formant racle (6) servant à nettoyer un objet (14) devant être séché, entre le dispositif de retenue (8) et l'élément de serrage (3), la poignée (4), le dispositif de retenue (8) et l'élément de serrage (3) pouvant être serrés entre eux à l'aide d'une vis (2), caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de retenue (8) est agencé avec une forme approximativement en U en coupe transversale, l'élément (9), qui reçoit le liquide, pouvant être logé dans une partie (8a) du dispositif de retenue, qui est tournée à l'opposé du corps de base (1) et s'étend essentiellement en direction de l'élément formant racle (6).
  2. Appareil de nettoyage selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la partie (8a) du dispositif de retenue (8) loge l'élément (9) sur sa face intérieure, tournée vers le corps de base (1), et sur sa face extérieure tournée à l'opposé du corps de base.
  3. Appareil de nettoyage selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que l'élément (9), qui reçoit le liquide, est agencé sous la forme d'une éponge ou d'une toile d'essuyage.
  4. Appareil de nettoyage selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que l'éponge ou la toile d'essuyage (9) possède une section transversale en forme de V et peut être appliquée sur la partie (8a) du dispositif de retenue (8).
  5. Appareil de nettoyage selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que l'éponge ou la toile d'essuyage (9) peut être appliquée sur le dispositif de retenue (8) au choix au moyen d'un pan ou de l'autre pan (9a,9b) en direction du corps de base (1).
  6. Appareil de nettoyage selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que les extrémités de la toile d'essuyage (9) sont repliées vers l'intérieur.
  7. Appareil de nettoyage selon l'une des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce que les extrémités de la toile d'essuyage (9) sont cousues sur la partie médiane respective de la toile d'essuyage (9).
  8. Appareil de nettoyage selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que les parties de la toile d'essuyage (9), qui enveloppent la partie (8a) du dispositif de retenue, sont cousues sur les faces frontales extérieures de la toile d'essuyage (9).
  9. Appareil de nettoyage selon l'une des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de retenue (8) peut être fixé sur le corps de base (1) dans deux positions différentes.
  10. Appareil de nettoyage selon l'une des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce que le corps de base (1) peut pivoter par rapport à la poignée (4).
  11. Appareil de nettoyage selon l'une des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisé en ce que le corps de base (1) peut pivoter depuis une première position, dans laquelle il est chargé par un ressort, dans une seconde position, dans laquelle il est chargé par un ressort.
  12. Appareil de nettoyage selon l'une des revendications 1 à 11, caractérisé en ce que l'élément formant racle (6) comporte deux lèvres en caoutchouc.
  13. Appareil de nettoyage selon l'une des revendications 1 à 12, caractérisé en ce que l'élément formant racle (6) comporte, sur chacun de ses deux côtés, un bord qui peut être placé en contact avec l'objet (14).
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DE9309410U DE9309410U1 (de) 1993-05-18 1993-06-24 Reinigungsgerät
US08/242,194 US5469594A (en) 1993-05-18 1994-05-13 Cleaning tool

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