CA3157412A1 - Cleaning apparatus for cleaning a rotatable brush roller of a cleaning appliance, and cleaning system - Google Patents
Cleaning apparatus for cleaning a rotatable brush roller of a cleaning appliance, and cleaning systemInfo
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L9/00—Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
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Abstract
A cleaning apparatus (1) for cleaning a rotatable brush roller (13) of a cleaning appliance (11), comprising a container (2) having a depression (3) for accommodating the main body (12) of the cleaning appliance (11), said main body being provided with the brush roller (13), and also comprising a water reservoir (4), wherein the water reservoir (4) is flow-connected to the depression (3), wherein cleaning fluid introduced into the water reservoir (4) flows automatically into the depression (3), wherein the depression (3) is designed such that the water reservoir (4) is assigned to that edge of the cleaning appliance (11) which is spaced apart from the brush roller (13), wherein the brush roller (13) comes to lie at least partially against the base (17) of the depression (3).
Description
Cleaning apparatus for cleaning a rotatable brush roller of a cleaning appliance, and cleaning system The invention relates to a cleaning apparatus for cleaning a rotatable brush roller of a cleaning appliance, comprising a container having a first depression for receiving the main body of the cleaning appliance, said main body being provided with the brush roller, and a water reservoir. The invention further relates to a cleaning system, comprising a cleaning apparatus and a cleaning appliance.
A cleaning appliance of this kind is known from US 8,819,882 B2. Handheld cleaning appliances which have a main body with a handle fastened in an articulated manner thereto, said main body receiving a rotatable roller arrangement, are used, in particular, for cleaning hard floors. The roller arrangement is set in rotation by an electric motor integrated in the cleaning appliance, for example by a battery-powered electric motor. The cleaning appliance is guided over the floor being cleaned. The rotatable roller assembly thereby releases dirt which is stuck to the floor. In addition, the cleaning appliance is provided with a suction mechanism which has a suction slot, said suction slot being arranged adjacent to the roller assembly. The suction arrangement draws up the dirt that has been released by the brush assembly and conveys it into a dirt container arranged in the cleaning appliance.
The cleaning appliance may, in addition, have a mechanism for applying cleaning fluid to the floor being cleaned. The cleaning fluid comes into contact with the brush roller, as a result of which the brush roller can release even stubborn dirt.
A problem that exists in this respect is that in time dirt can accumulate on the brush roller. In order to remove dirt from the brush roller, it is known from the Date recue / Date received 2021-11-04
A cleaning appliance of this kind is known from US 8,819,882 B2. Handheld cleaning appliances which have a main body with a handle fastened in an articulated manner thereto, said main body receiving a rotatable roller arrangement, are used, in particular, for cleaning hard floors. The roller arrangement is set in rotation by an electric motor integrated in the cleaning appliance, for example by a battery-powered electric motor. The cleaning appliance is guided over the floor being cleaned. The rotatable roller assembly thereby releases dirt which is stuck to the floor. In addition, the cleaning appliance is provided with a suction mechanism which has a suction slot, said suction slot being arranged adjacent to the roller assembly. The suction arrangement draws up the dirt that has been released by the brush assembly and conveys it into a dirt container arranged in the cleaning appliance.
The cleaning appliance may, in addition, have a mechanism for applying cleaning fluid to the floor being cleaned. The cleaning fluid comes into contact with the brush roller, as a result of which the brush roller can release even stubborn dirt.
A problem that exists in this respect is that in time dirt can accumulate on the brush roller. In order to remove dirt from the brush roller, it is known from the Date recue / Date received 2021-11-04
2 prior art for the main body of the cleaning appliance to be positioned in a cup-shaped cleaning apparatus.
The cleaning apparatus comprises a container with a depression which is suitable for receiving the main body of the cleaning appliance, said main body being provided with the brush roller. In addition, the cleaning apparatus comprises a water reservoir in which a cleaning fluid is located. The cleaning fluid in this case comes into contact with the brush roller. The brush roller of the cleaning apparatus is set in rotation in order to clean it. The cleaning fluid releases the dirt that has stuck to the brush roller during this process, and the dirt that has been released arrives in the dirt container disposed in the cleaning apparatus via the suction slot.
The problem addressed by the invention involves supplying a cleaning apparatus for cleaning a rotatable brush roller of a cleaning apparatus, and a cleaning system having a cleaning apparatus and a cleaning appliance, which cleaning appliance allows simple and improved cleaning of the brush roller.
This problem is solved using the features of claims 1 and 7. The dependent claims refer to advantageous embodiments.
The cleaning apparatus according to the invention for cleaning a rotatable brush roller of a cleaning appliance comprises a container having a first depression for receiving the main body of the cleaning appliance, said main body being provided with the brush roller, and a water reservoir, wherein the water reservoir is flow-connected to the first depression, wherein cleaning fluid introduced into the water reservoir flows automatically into the first depression, wherein the first depression is configured in such a manner that the water reservoir is assigned to the edge of the cleaning appliance which is spaced apart from the brush roller, wherein the brush roller comes to bear at least partially against the base of the first depression.
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The cleaning apparatus comprises a container with a depression which is suitable for receiving the main body of the cleaning appliance, said main body being provided with the brush roller. In addition, the cleaning apparatus comprises a water reservoir in which a cleaning fluid is located. The cleaning fluid in this case comes into contact with the brush roller. The brush roller of the cleaning apparatus is set in rotation in order to clean it. The cleaning fluid releases the dirt that has stuck to the brush roller during this process, and the dirt that has been released arrives in the dirt container disposed in the cleaning apparatus via the suction slot.
The problem addressed by the invention involves supplying a cleaning apparatus for cleaning a rotatable brush roller of a cleaning apparatus, and a cleaning system having a cleaning apparatus and a cleaning appliance, which cleaning appliance allows simple and improved cleaning of the brush roller.
This problem is solved using the features of claims 1 and 7. The dependent claims refer to advantageous embodiments.
The cleaning apparatus according to the invention for cleaning a rotatable brush roller of a cleaning appliance comprises a container having a first depression for receiving the main body of the cleaning appliance, said main body being provided with the brush roller, and a water reservoir, wherein the water reservoir is flow-connected to the first depression, wherein cleaning fluid introduced into the water reservoir flows automatically into the first depression, wherein the first depression is configured in such a manner that the water reservoir is assigned to the edge of the cleaning appliance which is spaced apart from the brush roller, wherein the brush roller comes to bear at least partially against the base of the first depression.
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3 With the cleaning apparatus according to the invention, it is advantageous for the cleaning fluid to flow out of the water reservoir gradually in the direction of the brush roller. In this way, the brush roller can be prevented from coming into contact with an excessive quantity of cleaning fluid. Furthermore, the flow speed of the cleaning fluid can be adjusted in such a manner that the brush roller can be cleaned quickly and effectively and dirty cleaning fluid can be immediately removed from the depression. With most embodiments of cleaning apparatus, the edge referred to above is the rear edge of the cleaning appliance. The articulated attachment of the operating handle is also located in the region of the rear edge on these cleaning appliances.
The container which forms the cleaning apparatus is usually positioned on a floor for cleaning. In this case, the water reservoir is spaced further apart from the floor than the depression. This means that the cleaning fluid can automatically flow into the depression under the effect of gravity.
The depression may comprise a first cavity for receiving the main body of the cleaning appliance and a second cavity for receiving the brush roller, the first cavity being arranged between the water reservoir and the second cavity. In this embodiment, the depression is adapted to the underside of the main body of the cleaning appliance, which allows the brush roller to be effectively cleaned.
The second cavity for receiving the brush roller is preferably configured in the shape of a semicircular depression which is adapted to the shape of the brush roller.
The first cavity may comprise additional depressions for receiving wheels and the like.
A channel can be introduced into the first cavity, through which the cleaning fluid introduced into the water reservoir automatically reaches the second cavity. The channel ensures that the cleaning fluid goes straight from the water reservoir into the second cavity.
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The container which forms the cleaning apparatus is usually positioned on a floor for cleaning. In this case, the water reservoir is spaced further apart from the floor than the depression. This means that the cleaning fluid can automatically flow into the depression under the effect of gravity.
The depression may comprise a first cavity for receiving the main body of the cleaning appliance and a second cavity for receiving the brush roller, the first cavity being arranged between the water reservoir and the second cavity. In this embodiment, the depression is adapted to the underside of the main body of the cleaning appliance, which allows the brush roller to be effectively cleaned.
The second cavity for receiving the brush roller is preferably configured in the shape of a semicircular depression which is adapted to the shape of the brush roller.
The first cavity may comprise additional depressions for receiving wheels and the like.
A channel can be introduced into the first cavity, through which the cleaning fluid introduced into the water reservoir automatically reaches the second cavity. The channel ensures that the cleaning fluid goes straight from the water reservoir into the second cavity.
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4 The second cavity may be provided with elevations. The elevations in this case may take the shape of knobs, for example. The elevations result in point-by-point contact between the brush roller and the base of the second cavity, which improves the cleaning action. The elevations preferably have a comb-shaped design in this case. For this purpose, the elevations in the form of knobs may be arranged in comb-like fashion in a line, for example. This kind of arrangement of elevations results in a particularly thorough cleaning of the brush roller.
At least one slot can be introduced into the wall of the water reservoir, through which slot the cleaning fluid introduced into the water reservoir gets into the at least one channel. In this case, the at least one slot is preferably configured in such a manner that the volume flow of the cleaning fluid entering the channel is independent of the level of cleaning fluid in the water reservoir. For this purpose, the slot width of the slot can be changed in a height-dependent manner, for example. The slot width is preferably selected in such a manner that over a 30 s period roughly 100 ml fluid gets into the second cavity via the channel.
The cleaning system according to the invention comprises a cleaning apparatus, as previously described, and a cleaning appliance, comprising a main body which is provided with a rotatable brush roller. The cleaning appliance preferably further comprises a handle connected to the main body in articulated fashion, an electric motor which brings the brush roller into rotation, and a storage battery which supplies electrical energy for the electric motor.
In addition, the main body is preferably provided with a suction mechanism with a suction opening. The suction opening in this case is preferably configured as a suction slot and arranged adjacent to the brush roller on the underside of the main body facing the floor which is to be cleaned. The suction mechanism is Date recue / Date received 2021-11-04 designed to collect dirt that has been released by the brush roller, and convey it into a dirt container arranged in the main body.
The underside of the main body of the cleaning appliance and the base of the
At least one slot can be introduced into the wall of the water reservoir, through which slot the cleaning fluid introduced into the water reservoir gets into the at least one channel. In this case, the at least one slot is preferably configured in such a manner that the volume flow of the cleaning fluid entering the channel is independent of the level of cleaning fluid in the water reservoir. For this purpose, the slot width of the slot can be changed in a height-dependent manner, for example. The slot width is preferably selected in such a manner that over a 30 s period roughly 100 ml fluid gets into the second cavity via the channel.
The cleaning system according to the invention comprises a cleaning apparatus, as previously described, and a cleaning appliance, comprising a main body which is provided with a rotatable brush roller. The cleaning appliance preferably further comprises a handle connected to the main body in articulated fashion, an electric motor which brings the brush roller into rotation, and a storage battery which supplies electrical energy for the electric motor.
In addition, the main body is preferably provided with a suction mechanism with a suction opening. The suction opening in this case is preferably configured as a suction slot and arranged adjacent to the brush roller on the underside of the main body facing the floor which is to be cleaned. The suction mechanism is Date recue / Date received 2021-11-04 designed to collect dirt that has been released by the brush roller, and convey it into a dirt container arranged in the main body.
The underside of the main body of the cleaning appliance and the base of the
5 depression in the cleaning apparatus are substantially congruent to one another, so that the main body of the cleaning appliance can be inserted at least partially into the depression.
In order to clean the brush roller, cleaning fluid is introduced into the water reservoir. The cleaning fluid flows via the slot and the channel into the second cavity. Here, it comes into contact with the rotating brush roller, wherein the brush roller also comes into contact with the elevations arranged in the second cavity, as a result of which dirt is released and passes into the cleaning fluid.
Due to the rotation of the brush roller, the dirty cleaning fluid is conveyed in the direction of the suction opening in the cleaning appliance, and from there it is drawn up by the suction mechanism and conveyed into the dirt container arranged in the cleaning appliance.
An embodiment of the apparatus according to the invention and an embodiment of the cleaning system according to the invention are explained in greater detail below with the help of the figures. The figures show, schematically in each case, Fig. 1 a cleaning apparatus in plan view, side view and front view;
Fig. 2 the cleaning apparatus according to Figure 1 as a spatial depiction;
Fig. 3 the cleaning apparatus according to Fig. 1 in cross section;
Fig. 4 a cleaning appliance in cross section;
Fig. 5 a cleaning system as a spatial depiction;
Fig. 6 the cleaning system according to Fig. 5 in front view;
Fig. 7 the cleaning system according to Fig. 5 in cross section.
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In order to clean the brush roller, cleaning fluid is introduced into the water reservoir. The cleaning fluid flows via the slot and the channel into the second cavity. Here, it comes into contact with the rotating brush roller, wherein the brush roller also comes into contact with the elevations arranged in the second cavity, as a result of which dirt is released and passes into the cleaning fluid.
Due to the rotation of the brush roller, the dirty cleaning fluid is conveyed in the direction of the suction opening in the cleaning appliance, and from there it is drawn up by the suction mechanism and conveyed into the dirt container arranged in the cleaning appliance.
An embodiment of the apparatus according to the invention and an embodiment of the cleaning system according to the invention are explained in greater detail below with the help of the figures. The figures show, schematically in each case, Fig. 1 a cleaning apparatus in plan view, side view and front view;
Fig. 2 the cleaning apparatus according to Figure 1 as a spatial depiction;
Fig. 3 the cleaning apparatus according to Fig. 1 in cross section;
Fig. 4 a cleaning appliance in cross section;
Fig. 5 a cleaning system as a spatial depiction;
Fig. 6 the cleaning system according to Fig. 5 in front view;
Fig. 7 the cleaning system according to Fig. 5 in cross section.
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6 Figures 1 to 3 show a cleaning apparatus 1 for cleaning a rotatable brush roller 13 of a cleaning appliance 11. The cleaning apparatus 1 comprises a container 2 with a depression 3 which is suitable for receiving the main body 12 of the cleaning appliance 11, which main body is provided with the brush roller 13.
The container 2 further comprises a water reservoir 4, said water reservoir 4 being flow-connected to the depression 3.
The container 2 is formed from injection-moldable plastic and has a circumferential edge 18 which delimits the depression 3 and the water reservoir 4. The edge 18 simultaneously forms a positioning surface, so that the cleaning apparatus 1 can be positioned on a base. The water reservoir 4 in this case is arranged in the cleaning apparatus 1 in such a manner that, viewed from the base on which the cleaning apparatus 1 is positioned, it is arranged higher than the depression 3. In this way, cleaning fluid that has been introduced into the water reservoir 4 automatically passes into the depression 3 under the effect of gravity.
The depression 3 comprises a first cavity 5 for receiving the main body 12 of the cleaning appliance 11, and a second cavity 6 for receiving the brush roller 13. In this case, the first cavity 5 is arranged between the water reservoir 4 and the second cavity 6, seen in plan view. The brush roller 13 comes to bear at least partially against the base 17 of the cavity 6.
Three channels 7 are introduced into the first cavity 5, through which the cleaning fluid introduced into the water reservoir 4 automatically reaches the second cavity 6. Three slots 10 which are connected to the channels 7, and through which the cleaning fluid introduced into the water reservoir 4 passes into the channels 7, are introduced into a wall 9 of the water reservoir 4.
In the case of the cleaning apparatus 1 according to the invention, the water reservoir 4 and second cavity 6 are opposite one another and are each Date recue / Date received 2021-11-04
The container 2 further comprises a water reservoir 4, said water reservoir 4 being flow-connected to the depression 3.
The container 2 is formed from injection-moldable plastic and has a circumferential edge 18 which delimits the depression 3 and the water reservoir 4. The edge 18 simultaneously forms a positioning surface, so that the cleaning apparatus 1 can be positioned on a base. The water reservoir 4 in this case is arranged in the cleaning apparatus 1 in such a manner that, viewed from the base on which the cleaning apparatus 1 is positioned, it is arranged higher than the depression 3. In this way, cleaning fluid that has been introduced into the water reservoir 4 automatically passes into the depression 3 under the effect of gravity.
The depression 3 comprises a first cavity 5 for receiving the main body 12 of the cleaning appliance 11, and a second cavity 6 for receiving the brush roller 13. In this case, the first cavity 5 is arranged between the water reservoir 4 and the second cavity 6, seen in plan view. The brush roller 13 comes to bear at least partially against the base 17 of the cavity 6.
Three channels 7 are introduced into the first cavity 5, through which the cleaning fluid introduced into the water reservoir 4 automatically reaches the second cavity 6. Three slots 10 which are connected to the channels 7, and through which the cleaning fluid introduced into the water reservoir 4 passes into the channels 7, are introduced into a wall 9 of the water reservoir 4.
In the case of the cleaning apparatus 1 according to the invention, the water reservoir 4 and second cavity 6 are opposite one another and are each Date recue / Date received 2021-11-04
7 assigned to the circumferential edge 18. The first cavity 5 is located between the water reservoir 4 and the second cavity 6.
The second cavity 6 is configured in the form of a cylindrical depression, wherein the second cavity 6 is provided with elevations 8 in the form of knobs.
In this case, the elevations 8 in the form of knobs are arranged in the second cavity 6 in a line, and therefore in a comb-like manner. A total of three rows of elevations 8 arranged in a comb-like manner are provided in the second cavity 6.
In the region of the second cavity 6, emergency drainage 19 is introduced into the edge 18 of the cleaning apparatus 1. The emergency drainage 19 comprises a third cavity which is separated from the second cavity 6 by a dividing wall. An opening in the form of a slot introduced into the dividing wall in the base area is provided. The emergency drainage 19 is flow-connected to the second cavity 6 through the opening.
If the cleaning fluid introduced into the second cavity 6 cannot be received by the cleaning appliance 11, said cleaning fluid flows through the opening into the .. emergency drainage 19. Openings in the form of two slot-shaped through-holes opposite one another are introduced into the edge 18 in the region of the third cavity. The cleaning fluid flows away via the through-holes when the volume of the third cavity is exhausted.
The emergency drainage 19 allows the cleaning fluid to drain away when it is not removed as previously planned, for example not taken up by the suction opening 15 in the cleaning appliance 11. In this way, it is possible to prevent the cleaning fluid from reaching mechanical or electrical components of the cleaning appliance 11 which are not designed for contact with the cleaning fluid.
The first cavity 5 exhibits recesses 20 on the side facing the water reservoir 4, which recesses are designed to receive wheels 21 of the cleaning appliance 11.
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The second cavity 6 is configured in the form of a cylindrical depression, wherein the second cavity 6 is provided with elevations 8 in the form of knobs.
In this case, the elevations 8 in the form of knobs are arranged in the second cavity 6 in a line, and therefore in a comb-like manner. A total of three rows of elevations 8 arranged in a comb-like manner are provided in the second cavity 6.
In the region of the second cavity 6, emergency drainage 19 is introduced into the edge 18 of the cleaning apparatus 1. The emergency drainage 19 comprises a third cavity which is separated from the second cavity 6 by a dividing wall. An opening in the form of a slot introduced into the dividing wall in the base area is provided. The emergency drainage 19 is flow-connected to the second cavity 6 through the opening.
If the cleaning fluid introduced into the second cavity 6 cannot be received by the cleaning appliance 11, said cleaning fluid flows through the opening into the .. emergency drainage 19. Openings in the form of two slot-shaped through-holes opposite one another are introduced into the edge 18 in the region of the third cavity. The cleaning fluid flows away via the through-holes when the volume of the third cavity is exhausted.
The emergency drainage 19 allows the cleaning fluid to drain away when it is not removed as previously planned, for example not taken up by the suction opening 15 in the cleaning appliance 11. In this way, it is possible to prevent the cleaning fluid from reaching mechanical or electrical components of the cleaning appliance 11 which are not designed for contact with the cleaning fluid.
The first cavity 5 exhibits recesses 20 on the side facing the water reservoir 4, which recesses are designed to receive wheels 21 of the cleaning appliance 11.
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8 Figure 4 shows a cleaning appliance 11. The cleaning appliance 11 comprises a main body 12 which is provided with a rotatable brush roller 13. The cleaning appliance 11 is also provided with a suction mechanism 14, wherein said suction mechanism 14 comprises a suction opening 15 in the form of a suction slot. The suction opening 15 and the brush roller 13 are assigned to the base 16 of the main body 12 facing the depression 3. The suction opening 15 and the brush roller 13 are adjacent to one another, wherein the suction opening is assigned to the front edge of the main body 12, followed by the brush roller 13. The suction mechanism 14 draws up fluid and conducts it into a reservoir for receiving dirty liquid. The suction mechanism 14 in this case is fastened to the cleaning appliance 11 such that it can be removed in a housing unit.
The cleaning appliance 11 is also equipped with a mechanism 23 for applying cleaning fluid to the floor being cleaned. The mechanism 23 is likewise assigned to the undersurface 16 of the main body 12.
The cleaning appliance 11 is equipped with electric motors to drive the brush roller 13 and the suction mechanism 14, wherein the electrical energy is provided via a storage battery arranged in the cleaning appliance 11.
The cleaning appliance 11 has a handle with a grip and control switch for the electric motors of the suction mechanism 14 and brush roller 13, wherein the handle is arranged on the main body 12 in articulated fashion.
The brush roller 13 and the suction opening 15 are arranged in the undersurface 16 in such a manner that the brush roller 13 comes to bear at least partially in the second cavity 6 and the suction opening 15 is located between the first cavity 6 and the edge 18.
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The cleaning appliance 11 is also equipped with a mechanism 23 for applying cleaning fluid to the floor being cleaned. The mechanism 23 is likewise assigned to the undersurface 16 of the main body 12.
The cleaning appliance 11 is equipped with electric motors to drive the brush roller 13 and the suction mechanism 14, wherein the electrical energy is provided via a storage battery arranged in the cleaning appliance 11.
The cleaning appliance 11 has a handle with a grip and control switch for the electric motors of the suction mechanism 14 and brush roller 13, wherein the handle is arranged on the main body 12 in articulated fashion.
The brush roller 13 and the suction opening 15 are arranged in the undersurface 16 in such a manner that the brush roller 13 comes to bear at least partially in the second cavity 6 and the suction opening 15 is located between the first cavity 6 and the edge 18.
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9 Figures 5 to 7 show a cleaning system 22 comprising a cleaning apparatus 1 according to Figures 1 to 3. Furthermore, the cleaning system 22 shown here comprises a cleaning appliance 11 according to Figure 4.
In order to clean the brush roller 13, cleaning fluid is introduced into the water reservoir 4. This automatically reaches the second cavity 6 via the slot 10 and the channels 7 under the effect of gravity, and in said second cavity it comes into contact with the rotating brush roller 13. In this case, the brush roller 13 is rinsed and at the same time comes into contact with the elevations 8 which are arranged in the second cavity 6. The cleaning fluid, along with the dirt rinsed off the brush roller 13, is conveyed in the direction of the suction opening 15 and taken up by the suction opening 15 and conveyed into the dirt tank arranged in the cleaning appliance 11.
The suction opening 15 is assigned a cleaning strip 25 made of textile material.
The cleaning strip 25 is assigned to the housing unit with the suction mechanism 14, and can therefore be jointly removed from the main body 12 along with the housing unit. This means that the cleaning strip 25 can be cleaned separately from the main body 12. The cleaning strip 25 serves to seal the gap between the main body 12 and the brush roller 13 on the side facing away from the suction opening 15. At the same time, the wiper result in the forwards movement of the cleaning appliance 11 is spread evenly by the cleaning strip 25.
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In order to clean the brush roller 13, cleaning fluid is introduced into the water reservoir 4. This automatically reaches the second cavity 6 via the slot 10 and the channels 7 under the effect of gravity, and in said second cavity it comes into contact with the rotating brush roller 13. In this case, the brush roller 13 is rinsed and at the same time comes into contact with the elevations 8 which are arranged in the second cavity 6. The cleaning fluid, along with the dirt rinsed off the brush roller 13, is conveyed in the direction of the suction opening 15 and taken up by the suction opening 15 and conveyed into the dirt tank arranged in the cleaning appliance 11.
The suction opening 15 is assigned a cleaning strip 25 made of textile material.
The cleaning strip 25 is assigned to the housing unit with the suction mechanism 14, and can therefore be jointly removed from the main body 12 along with the housing unit. This means that the cleaning strip 25 can be cleaned separately from the main body 12. The cleaning strip 25 serves to seal the gap between the main body 12 and the brush roller 13 on the side facing away from the suction opening 15. At the same time, the wiper result in the forwards movement of the cleaning appliance 11 is spread evenly by the cleaning strip 25.
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Claims (9)
1. A cleaning apparatus (1) for cleaning a rotatable brush roller (13) of a cleaning appliance (11), comprising a container (2) having a depression (3) for receiving a main body (12) of the cleaning appliance (11), said main body being provided with the brush roller (13), and a water reservoir, characterized in that the water reservoir (4) is flow-connected to the depression (3), wherein cleaning fluid introduced into the water reservoir (4) flows automatically into the depression (3), wherein the depression (3) is configured in such a manner that the water reservoir (4) is assigned to the edge of the cleaning appliance (11) which is spaced apart from the brush roller (13), wherein the brush roller (13) comes to bear at least partially against a base (17) of the depression (3).
2. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the depression (3) comprises a first cavity (5) for receiving the main body (12) of the cleaning appliance (11) and a second cavity (6) for receiving the brush roller (13), the first cavity (5) being arranged between the water reservoir (4) and the second cavity (6).
3. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that at least one channel (7) is introduced into the first cavity (5), through which the cleaning fluid introduced into the water reservoir (4) automatically reaches the second cavity (6).
4. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the second cavity (6) is provided with elevations (8).
5. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that the elevations (8) have a comb-like design.
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6. The cleaning apparatus as claimed in one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that at least one slot (10) is introduced into a wall (9) of the water reservoir (4), through which slot the cleaning fluid introduced into the water reservoir (4) gets into the at least one channel (7).
7. A cleaning system (22) comprising a cleaning apparatus (1), as claimed in one of the preceding claims, and a cleaning appliance (11) comprising a main body (12) which is provided with a rotatable brush roller (13).
8. The cleaning system as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that the main body (12) is provided with a suction mechanism (14) with a suction opening (15), wherein the suction opening (15) and the brush roller (13) are assigned to a base (16) of the main body (12) facing the depression (3)-
9. The cleaning system as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that the brush roller (13) and the suction opening (15) are arranged in the undersurface (16) in such a manner that the brush roller (13) comes to bear at least partially in the second cavity (6) and the suction opening (15) is arranged between the first cavity (5) and an edge (18).
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