DE102021123999A1 - Portable stain removing device and method for locally removing a stain from a fabric - Google Patents

Abstract

A portable stain removing device (1) and a method for locally removing a stain from a textile are proposed. The stain removal device comprises a holding device (2) which receives and fixes the stained area of the textile (23), the holding device (2) having a lower part (3) and an upper part (4) arranged movably thereon, the lower part (3) and the upper part (4) abut one another in a closed position and take the stained area of the textile (23) between them and in an open position release the textile (23). Furthermore, the stain removing device comprises a reservoir (7) which holds a cleaning fluid for a cleaning process, and a receptacle (8) which holds the cleaning fluid after use. The holding device (2) is connected to the storage container (7) and the receiving container (8) in a liquid-conducting manner in such a way that a cleaning fluid contained in the storage container (7) can flow via the holding device (2) and an area of the Textiles (23) flows into the receptacle (8).

Description

The present invention relates to a portable stain removing device for locally removing a stain on a fabric.

Soiled fabrics such as garments, bed or table linen, curtains and other finished fabrics are typically washed in a washing machine or by hand. As a rule, water with a cleaning additive in the form of detergent or a chemical cleaning substance is used as the cleaning fluid. Detergents contain mixtures of different washing-active substances in liquid, gel-like or powder form that are suitable for cleaning textiles. Cleaning additives such as vinegar, curd soap, baking soda, soda and citric acid are also used in the home. Chemical cleaning substances include hydrogen peroxide and sodium percarbonate. The composition and the temperature of the cleaning fluid are adapted to the textile to be washed and its degree and type of soiling. Washing machines are used in households and in the cleaning trade.

Washing with a washing machine has the advantage that several textiles can be washed at the same time, that cleaning is not done by hand, that cleaning fluids can be used that can be harmful to a user's health, and the cleaning of the textiles is usually very thorough . The disadvantage is that the entire textile has to be exposed to the washing process, even if the stain to be removed is only on a small section of the textile. Furthermore, washing machines are generally of a certain size, so that they cannot be easily transported and, in particular, cannot be set up easily in small apartments. In addition, washing machines have a relatively high consumption of water and electricity. Washing with a washing machine is therefore usually only worthwhile if several textiles have to be washed. Washing a single item of clothing in a washing machine is unsuitable. When washing by hand, individual textiles can be cleaned with a small amount of water, cleaning additives and energy in a sink or in a washing tub. However, washing by hand has the disadvantages that the cleaning is often not thorough enough, the user comes into contact with the cleaning additives and washing has to be done by hand.

In addition, individual stains in a textile can be removed with a steam brush. Steam brushes are equipped with a handle, a brush, a heater and a tank for a cleaning fluid. The cleaning fluid is vaporized by the heating device. This cleaning fluid vapor is emitted through a nozzle onto the textile to be cleaned. The cleaning fluid can be water or a mixture of water and a cleaning additive. To apply the vaporous cleaning fluid, the steam brush must be held by hand at a certain distance from the textile. As a result, the cleaning fluid can be applied specifically to a soiled area of the textile. It has proven to be disadvantageous that steam brushes are suitable for applying a cleaning fluid to a textile, but the cleaning fluid either remains on the textile after application or has to be washed out by the user by hand in the sink or in a washing tub. The cleaning of the stained material is troublesome and time-consuming for the user, since automatic cleaning and rinsing of the stained area is not possible. Another disadvantage is that the cleaning fluid not absorbed by the textile is not automatically collected and can therefore drip onto the floor or another surface in an uncontrolled manner. In addition, in the case of heat-sensitive textiles, there is a requirement not to exceed a certain temperature and dosage of a cleaning fluid, which cannot easily be guaranteed with a steam brush. Finally, the user can come into contact with heated cleaning fluids, which can lead to injury.

It is an object of the invention to provide a portable stain removing device that cleans and rinses only the stained area of a fabric, the cleaning process being automatic without the need for a user's manual labor, and the cleaning fluid being automatically collected after the washing process .

This object is solved by a portable stain removing device for locally removing a stain from a textile having the features of claim 1. The stain removing device has a holding device which holds an area of the fabric which is stained. The holding device comprises a lower part and an upper part arranged movably thereon. In a closed position of the holding device, the upper part is in contact with the lower part. In an open position, the upper part is moved so far relative to the lower part that a textile arranged on the lower part can be removed from the holding device. A reservoir, which receives a cleaning fluid for the cleaning process, is arranged on the holding device. The cleaning fluid can be warm or cold water or water act steam. Depending on the material of the textile and the type of stain, a cleaning additive such as detergent can be added to the water. The term cleaning fluid therefore includes any fluid suitable for cleaning a textile, in particular water and mixtures of water and cleaning additives. A quantity of cleaning fluid suitable for the washing process is placed in the reservoir. A receptacle is arranged on the holding device, in which the cleaning fluid used for the cleaning process of the textile is collected after the cleaning process. The holding device is connected to the storage container and the receiving container in such a way that a cleaning fluid contained in the storage container flows via the holding device and a region of the textile arranged in the holding device into the receiving container. This ensures that only the area of the textile arranged in the holding device is cleaned. Outside this area, the textile does not come into contact with the cleaning liquid. This means that a single textile can be cleaned in a targeted manner and only in the stained area. The amount of cleaning fluid required for the cleaning process is correspondingly small. The stain removing device can therefore be made small and handy. It is suitable for setting up in small apartments and for taking with you when you travel.

If water without cleaning additives is used as the cleaning fluid, additional rinsing out of the cleaning fluid is not necessary. If, on the other hand, a mixture of water and cleaning additives is used as the cleaning fluid, this cleaning fluid can be rinsed out after the cleaning process. For a corresponding rinsing process, water is added to the reservoir. As an alternative to this, a separate area of the reservoir can be provided for a rinsing fluid which is intended for the rinsing process, or an additional rinsing container can be arranged on the stain removal device. The water put into the stain removal device for the rinsing process is conducted over the area of the textile arranged in the holder device in exactly the same way as the cleaning fluid and is then collected in the receptacle. In the following, the term cleaning process includes the application of the cleaning fluid and the subsequent rinsing if rinsing is necessary and desired after cleaning.

Advantageously, the reservoir is detachably arranged on the holding device, so that it can be removed from the holding device for filling. After the storage container has been filled, it is again pushed into the holding device, plugged in or placed on top. As an alternative to this, the reservoir can be arranged permanently on the holding device. A lid can be provided to close the reservoir.

The same applies to the receptacle. The receiving container is advantageously arranged detachably on the holding device. In particular, it can be pushed into the holding device, attached to the holding device or placed on the holding device. In this case, the receiving container can be removed from the holding device for emptying. The cleaning fluid collected in the receptacle after the cleaning process and optionally after the rinsing process can be poured out of the receptacle, for example. As an alternative to this, the receiving container can have a drain which allows the cleaning fluid to be drained off, if necessary via a hose.

The holding device is fluidly connected to the reservoir and to the receiving container in such a way that a cleaning fluid contained in the reservoir flows via the holding device and a region of the textile arranged in the holding device into the receiving container. The storage container and the receiving container can be arranged on the holding device in such a way that the cleaning fluid flows from the storage container to the receiving container due to the force of weight. To do this, the storage container must be located above the receiving container. Alternatively, the stain removing device may be provided with a pump that delivers the cleaning fluid from the reservoir to the receptacle, the cleaning fluid being applied to the portion of the fabric that is placed in the holding device. The pump can be equipped with a control device that switches the pump on and off depending on a predetermined sequence of a cleaning process. Furthermore, the flow rate and the quantity of the cleaning fluid delivered by the pump can be adjusted.

Advantageously, the storage container is connected to the receiving container via liquid-carrying lines, in particular hoses or pipes. As an alternative to this, the storage container can be connected to the holder device and to the receiving container via through-openings in the walls of the storage container and the receiving container, in which case additional lines can be dispensed with.

Since the stained area of the textile is arranged in the holding device and the cleaning fluid flows through the stained area of the textile in a targeted manner, it is not necessary for a user to pre-treat the textile during cleaning gang stops. The cleaning fluid gets from the storage container via the holding device to the receiving container by itself and without the user being involved. The cleaning fluid is collected there after the cleaning process. The same applies to a rinsing process, if this is necessary. The user does not come into contact with the cleaning fluid during the cleaning process. This avoids skin irritation.

According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the upper part of the holding device is rotatably arranged on the lower part. The holding device is opened and closed by a rotary movement of the upper part relative to the lower part. In addition to simple rotary movements for opening and closing the holding part about a rotary axis, combined rotary, pivoting, tilting and sliding movements can optionally be provided about several rotary axes and pivot points for opening and closing the holding device. Typically, the holding device is equipped with appropriate joints or hinges.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the stain-removing device is equipped with a washing container, which receives cleaning fluid supplied from the storage container and at least the stained section of the textile. The washing container is arranged on the holding device, so that the area of the textile arranged in the holding device is at least partially immersed in the washing container and thereby absorbs the cleaning fluid. The wash tank allows the cleaning fluid contained in the reservoir to be divided into a cleaning process and a rinsing process. In this way, the area of the textile arranged in the holding device can first be cleaned with cleaning fluid and finally rinsed. For this purpose, a first amount of the cleaning fluid is routed from the reservoir into the washing container and, after the cleaning process, into the receiving container. A second quantity of the cleaning fluid is then filled into the washing container, if necessary for rinsing, and is conducted into the receiving container after the rinsing process has ended. For this purpose, the washing tank can be specifically filled with cleaning additives for the cleaning process. In addition, the washing tank can be equipped with a brush that supports the cleaning process.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the washing container is accommodated in the lower part of the holding device. Advantageously, the upper part includes a lid for the washing tub.

According to a further advantageous embodiment, the washing container is connected to the storage container via a cleaning fluid supply line. The cleaning fluid supply line is designed as a liquid-carrying line. For example, it can be at least one hose or pipe.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, a first shut-off device or valve for shutting off or controlling the flow of the cleaning fluid is arranged on the cleaning fluid supply line. The inflow of the cleaning fluid from the reservoir into the washing container is controlled via this valve.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the stain removal device is equipped with a heating device which heats the cleaning fluid. The heating device can be arranged on the reservoir and heat the cleaning fluid contained in the reservoir. Alternatively, the heating device can be arranged on the washing container and heat the cleaning fluid contained in the washing container. A further alternative is that the heating device is arranged on the cleaning fluid supply line which connects the storage container to the washing container. In this case, the heating device can be designed as a flow heater.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the stain removal device is equipped with a cleaning additive container which holds a cleaning additive for the cleaning fluid. The cleaning additive container can be arranged in or on the storage container. Alternatively, the cleaning additive container can be arranged in or on the washing container. A further alternative consists in the cleaning additive container being arranged on the cleaning fluid supply line which connects the storage container to the washing container. Depending on where the cleaning additive container is arranged, the cleaning additive is already mixed with the rest of the cleaning fluid in the reservoir, in the washing container or in the cleaning fluid supply line. If the cleaning additive container is located on the cleaning fluid supply line, then the cleaning additive container is connected to the cleaning fluid supply line in a liquid-conducting manner. In this case, the cleaning fluid flows from the reservoir into the cleaning additive container and mixes there with the cleaning additive. The cleaning fluid containing the cleaning additive then flows into the wash tank. A part of the cleaning fluid, which contains no cleaning additive and is present, for example, as clear water, can initially remain in the reservoir and can be used for a rinsing process be used in the course that follows the cleaning.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the washing container is connected to the receiving container via a cleaning fluid discharge line. The cleaning fluid discharge line is designed as a liquid-carrying line. For example, it can be at least one hose or pipe.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, a second shut-off device or valve for shutting off or controlling the flow of the cleaning fluid is arranged on the cleaning fluid discharge line. The drainage of the cleaning fluid from the washing container into the receiving container is controlled via this second valve.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the stain removal device is equipped with a pump which conveys the cleaning fluid from the storage container into the washing container and from the washing container into the receiving container. This pump can be controlled with a control device. The controller can be linked to the valves.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the stain removal device is equipped with a brush which can be moved relative to the holding device. The movement of the brush relative to the holding device and thus to a textile arranged on the holding device can be carried out manually. Alternatively, the brush can be moved with a drive, in particular with a motor.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the brush interacts with a pressure plate spring-mounted on the washing container, such that in a brush initial position the pressure plate is in a plate initial position and is unloaded by the brush, and that the In a brush cleaning position, the brush presses against the pressure plate and, in the process, presses the pressure plate against a spring force into a plate cleaning position. In the open position of the holding device, the brush is not in the brush-cleaning position, so that the textile to be cleaned can be placed with the stained portion in the holding device and between the brush and the pressure plate. In the brush cleaning position, the stained portion is pressed against the pressure plate by the brush. If the brush is now moved back and forth parallel to the pressure plate, the brush rubs on the surface of the textile. Particles adhering to the surface of the textile can become detached. This supports the cleaning of the textile.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the brush can be moved in a first direction during the transition from the initial brush position to the brush cleaning position. In the transition from the brush cleaning position to the brush home position, the brush is movable in the opposite direction.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the brush can be moved in the brush cleaning position in a second direction which is essentially perpendicular to the first direction. The brush is moved back and forth parallel to the pressure plate. This movement of the brush supports the cleaning of the textile.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the brush is arranged on the upper part of the holding device. The pressure plate is arranged at the bottom of the holder.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the brush dips into the washing container in the brush cleaning position. The pressure plate can be supported, for example, on a bottom of the washing tub via a spiral or coil spring. The washing tank is preferably in the form of a cylinder. In this case, the plate can be adapted to the cylindrical shape and essentially correspond to the internal cross-section of the washing tank.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the brush is equipped with a brush holder which has an edge that protrudes laterally over the bristles of the brush. In a brush cleaning position, the brush holder advantageously rests on an edge of the washing container. This prevents cleaning fluid from exiting the wash tub when the brush is moved in the brush cleaning position relative to the wash tub.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the stain removal device is equipped with a drive which moves the brush.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the stain-removing device is equipped with a fan which generates an air flow through the area of the textile held in the holding device. This allows the textile to be dried after the cleaning process. Optionally, the air can be heated, which supports drying. For this purpose, the holding device is provided with a passage opening vents that allow air to flow in and out.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the holding device is equipped with a storage plate for the textile, which is equipped with passage openings for the air flow generated by the fan.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the storage plate protrudes laterally over the washing tank. In this way, the cleaning process is not affected by the storage plate.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the stain-removing device is equipped with a steam-generating device. The steam is passed over the cleaned textile to smooth it after the cleaning process.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the stain removal device is equipped with a control device. This can control the pump, the valves, the heating device and the fan. If necessary, it can also control the steam generating device. In this way, a complete predetermined cleaning program can run automatically.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the stain removal device is equipped with an input device, via which a user selects the cleaning program he wants.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the stain removal device is equipped with a barcode reader. This can read in a barcode selected by the user and control the control device as a function of this barcode. The barcode reader can be integrated into the cleaning additive container, for example. The cleaning additive can be filled in a capsule that is equipped with the barcode. For example, capsules with different cleaning additives and associated barcodes can be specified for specific cleaning programs. The user selects the cleaning program he wants by placing the appropriate capsule in the cleaning additive container.

• Einfüllen eines Reinigungsfluids in den Vorratsbehälter,
• Einlegen des Textils in die Fleckentfernungsvorrichtung, derart, dass der befleckte Bereich des Textils in der Halteeinrichtung aufgenommen ist, Entnehmen einer ersten Teilmenge des Reinigungsfluids aus dem Vorratsbehälter und Spülen des befleckten Bereichs des Textils mit dieser ersten Teilmenge des Reinigungsfluids,
• Aufnehmen der ersten Teilmenge des Reinigungsfluids in dem Aufnahmebehälter,
• Entnehmen einer zweiten Teilmenge des Reinigungsfluids aus dem Vorratsbehälter, Zugabe eines Reinigungszusatzes zu dieser zweiten Teilmenge, Auftragen der Mischung aus der zweiten Teilmenge des Reinigungsfluids und dem Reinigungszusatz auf den befleckten Bereich des Textils,
• Aufnehmen der zweiten Teilmenge des Reinigungsfluids mit dem Reinigungszusatz in dem Aufnahmebehälter,
• Entnehmen einer dritten Teilmenge des Reinigungsfluids aus dem Vorratsbehälter und Spülen des befleckten Bereichs des Textils mit der dritten Teilmenge des Reinigungsfluids,
• Aufnehmen der dritten Teilmenge des Reinigungsfluids in dem Aufnahmebehälter.

The method according to the invention for locally removing a stain from a textile with a portable stain removal device is characterized by the following method steps:

• Filling a cleaning fluid into the reservoir,
• placing the textile in the stain removal device such that the stained area of the textile is received in the holding device, removing a first portion of the cleaning fluid from the reservoir and rinsing the stained area of the textile with this first portion of the cleaning fluid,
• receiving the first portion of the cleaning fluid in the receiving container,
• removing a second portion of the cleaning fluid from the reservoir, adding a cleaning additive to this second portion, applying the mixture of the second portion of the cleaning fluid and the cleaning additive to the stained area of the textile,
• receiving the second portion of the cleaning fluid with the cleaning additive in the receiving container,
• withdrawing a third portion of cleaning fluid from the reservoir and rinsing the stained area of the fabric with the third portion of cleaning fluid,
• receiving the third portion of the cleaning fluid in the receptacle.

The sum of the first partial quantity, second partial quantity and third partial quantity of cleaning fluid is less than or equal to the quantity of cleaning fluid which is filled into the reservoir at the beginning of the method. The first portion of the cleaning fluid is used to moisten the textile. The second portion of the cleaning fluid is mixed with the cleaning additive. This mixture serves to loosen dirt and impurities from the textile. The third portion of the cleaning fluid is used to rinse the cleaning additive out of the textile.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, a fourth portion of the cleaning fluid is removed from the reservoir and the stained area is rinsed a second time with the fourth portion of the cleaning fluid after cleaning. After the second rinsing, the fourth partial quantity is delivered to the receiving container and taken up by it.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the cleaned area of the textile is dried after cleaning and rinsing by means of an air flow generated by the fan.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the cleaned area of the textile is smoothed by means of a steam generating device after drying.

Further advantages and advantageous configurations of the invention can be found in the following description, the drawing and the claims.

character list

• 1 tragbare Fleckentfernungsvorrichtung in perspektivischer Ansicht, wobei die Halteeinrichtung in Schließstellung ist,
• 2 Fleckentfernungsvorrichtung gemäß 1 in einer Ansicht von vorne,
• 3 Fleckentfernungsvorrichtung gemäß 1 in Öffnungsstellung,
• 4 Fleckentfernungsvorrichtung gemäß 1 ohne Oberteil der Halteeinrichtung in Explosionsdarstellung,
• 5 Fleckentfernungsvorrichtung gemäß 1 ohne Oberteil der Halteeinrichtung und ohne Auflagefläche,
• 6 Fleckentfernungsvorrichtung gemäß 1 in Öffnungsstellung mit beflecktem Textil,
• 7 Fleckentfernungsvorrichtung gemäß 1 in Schließstellung mit aufgenommenem Textil,
• 8 Ausschnitt aus der Fleckentfernungsvorrichtung gemäß 1,
• 9 Ausschnitt aus der Fleckentfernungsvorrichtung 8 mit Bürste in Bürsten-Reinigungsstellung.

In the drawing, an embodiment of the subject invention is shown. Show it:

• 1 portable stain removal device in perspective view, with the holding device in the closed position,
• 2 Stain removal device according to 1 in a front view,
• 3 Stain removal device according to 1 in open position,
• 4 Stain removal device according to 1 without the upper part of the holding device in an exploded view,
• 5 Stain removal device according to 1 without upper part of the holding device and without bearing surface,
• 6 Stain removal device according to 1 in open position with stained textile,
• 7 Stain removal device according to 1 in closed position with picked up textile,
• 8th Section of the stain removal device according to 1 ,
• 9 Section of the stain removal device 8th with brush in brush cleaning position.

Description of the embodiment

In the 1 until 9 a portable stain removing device 1 is shown in different views. The stain removing device comprises a holding device 2 with a lower part 3 and an upper part 4 which is rotatably arranged on the lower part 3 . The upper part 4 is equipped with a star-shaped handle 5 and a switch 6 with which the stain removing device 1 can be switched on and off. A reservoir 7 for a cleaning fluid, a receiving container 8 for dirty cleaning fluid and a cleaning additive container 9 are arranged in the lower part 3 . The reservoir 7 can be pulled out of the stain removal device 1 in order to fill it with cleaning fluid, for example water. The receptacle 8 can also be pulled out and removed from the stain removing device 1 to pour out soiled cleaning fluid. The cleaning additive container 9 can be pulled out of the stain removing device in order to insert a cartridge 10 with cleaning additive.

The stain removing device comprises a wash tub 11 and a support surface 12 surrounding the wash tub 11 . The support surface is formed by the surface of a storage plate 13 which is equipped with first through-openings 14 . The washing tank 11 and the shelf plate 13 consist of one piece. The storage plate 13 extends laterally outwards at the upper edge of the washing tub 11 . When the stain removing device 1 stands on a horizontally oriented base, the support plate 13 is also horizontally oriented. The tray plate 13 and the washing tub 11 are arranged on the base 3 of the holder device 2 . They cover the lower part at the top.

4 and 5 show the lower part 3 of the stain removal device 1. The lower part 3 is equipped with a shaft 29 for the receiving container 8 and with a shaft 31 for the storage container 7. The shaft 29 has an opening 30 . The opening of the shaft 31 for the reservoir is in the 4 and 5 not recognizable because it is on the side of the base 3 facing away from the viewer. The chute 29 and the chute 31 facilitate the insertion of the reservoir 7 and the receptacle 8 into the base 3 and removal from the base. They also ensure exact positioning of the storage container 7 and the receiving container 8 in the lower part 3 and prevent the storage container 7 and the receiving container 8 from moving in the lower part 3 in an undesired manner. This is especially true when the stain removing device 1 is moved.

5 shows that under the in 5 not shown storage plate 13 and under the also in 5 washing tank 11, not shown, the shaft 31 for the storage tank 7, the shaft 29 for the receiving tank 8, the cleaning additive tank 9, a pump 15, a heating device 16, a cleaning fluid supply line 17, a cleaning fluid discharge line 18, a fan 19 and a housing 20 for a barcode reader are arranged. The cleaning fluid is drawn in from the reservoir 7 via the pump 15 . The cleaning fluid is supplied either directly via the cleaning fluid supply line 17 to the in 5 not shown upper part 4 of the holding device or the cleaning additive container 9 fed. In the cleaning additive container 9 the cleaning fluid is mixed with a cleaning additive and fed to the upper part 4 via the cleaning fluid supply line 17 . There is also a cleaning fluid supply line in the upper part 4, which 5 is not shown. When the holding device 2 is closed and the upper part 4 rests on the lower part 3, the cleaning fluid flows from above into the washing tank. The cleaning fluid flowing through the cleaning fluid supply line can be heated via the heating device 16 . The cleaning fluid is discharged from the washing container via the cleaning fluid discharge line 18 and fed to the receiving container 8 .

The fan 19 comprises an impeller 21 which is rotatably arranged on the bottom of the lower part 3 and a motor which cannot be seen in the drawing and which drives the impeller to rotate. The bottom of the lower part 3 has second through-openings 22 . The fan 19 sucks in air from the environment of the stain removal device 1 via these second passage openings 22 and conveys it past the storage container, the receiving container, the washing container and the other components arranged in the lower part 3 in the direction of the storage plate 13. Through the first passage openings 14 the air is pushed outwards. A textile lying on the shelf 13 is dried in this way.

6 and 7 show the stain removal device 1 with a textile 23. In the present case, the textile 23 is a T-shirt. In 6 the holding device 2 is in the open position. The upper part 4 is folded up. The textile 23 can be placed on the shelf 13 in this open position. The textile 23 is aligned on the storage plate 13 in such a way that a stain 24 to be removed is located above the washing container 11 . The washing container is covered by a pressure plate 25 when the holding device 2 is in the open position. this is in 3 recognizable. When the textile 23 is aligned with the patch 24 above the washing tub and the pressure plate 25, the holder device 2 is closed. The closed position of the holding device 2 with the outwardly protruding sections of the textile 23 is in 7 shown.

The 8th and 9 show the cleaning process. on the in 8th and 9 A brush 26 with a brush holder 27 is arranged in the upper part 4 (not shown). When the holding device 2 is in the closed position, the brush 26 arranged on the upper part 4 presses the pressure plate 25 downwards. The pressure plate 25 is slidably mounted on the washing tub 11 . It is supported on a bottom of the washing container 10 via a helical spring 28 . When the brush 26 presses the pressure plate 25 from above, the coil spring 28 is compressed. The coil spring 28 pushes the pressure plate 25 up against the brush 26. When a fabric 23 is in the stain removing device 1, the area of the fabric 23 located above the washing tub 11 is held between the brush 26 and the pressure plate 25. The brush 26 is lowered into the washing tub 11 so that the portion of the cloth 23 held between the brush 26 and the pressure plate 25 is immersed in the cleaning fluid filled in the washing tub 11 in a reliable manner. The lower edge of the brush holder 27 can rest on the storage plate 13 or at most have a small distance from the storage plate 13 . In the 5 The cleaning fluid supply line 17 shown is continued in the upper part 4 and opens into the brush 26, from where the cleaning fluid flows into the washing container 11. The cleaning fluid flows through the area of the textile 23 which is arranged between the brush 26 and the pressure plate 25 .

When lowered, the brush 26 is moved in a first direction to move the brush from a brush home position to a brush cleaning position. The first direction is vertical. This movement of the brush 26 serves to immerse the portion of the textile 23 to be cleaned in the washing tub 11 . 8th shows the brush 26 during the transition from the brush starting position to the brush cleaning position. 9 shows the brush 26 in the brush cleaning position. In addition, the brush moves in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The second direction is horizontal. This movement serves to move the brush back and forth in the brush-cleaning position in order to loosen the dirt in the fabric from the fabric. At this time, the brush 26 is moved back and forth parallel to the pressure plate 25 . Alternatively, circular movements can also be involved. By moving the brush 26 parallel to the pressure plate 25, dirt particles can be detached from the textile 23 more easily. The cleaning process is supported.

• Der Vorratsbehälter 10 wird mit 11 Wasser gefüllt. In den Reinigungszusatz-Behälter 9 wird eine Patrone 10 eingelegt, die mit einem für das zu reinigende Textil 23 und den Fleck 24 geeigneten Reinigungszusatz gefüllt ist. Die Patrone 10 weist einen Barcode auf. Das zu reinigende Textil 23 wird auf die Ablage-Platte 13 gelegt, so dass sich der Fleck 24 über der Druck-Platte 25 befindet. Die Haltereinrichtung 2 wird geschlossen. Die Fleckentfernungsvorrichtung wird durch Betätigung des Schalters 6 eingeschaltet. Ein in dem Gehäuse 20 angeordneter Barcode-Leser liest den Barcode auf der Patrone 10. In Abhängigkeit von dem eingelesenen Barcode wird das Reinigungsverfahren anhand einer in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellten Steuerungseinrichtung gesteuert. Die Bürste 26 wird auf die Druck-Platte abgesenkt. Der befleckte Bereich des Textils wird in den Waschbehälter eingetaucht. Es werden 250 ml Wasser aus dem Vorratsbehälter 7 in den Waschbehälter gefördert. Diese Menge an Wasser entspricht einer ersten Teilmenge des Reinigungsfluids. Der im Waschbehälter angeordnete Abschnitt des Textils 23 wird gespült. Der Waschbehälter wird geleert, indem das Wasser in den Aufnahmebehälter 8 gefördert wird. Weitere 250 ml Wasser werden über den Reinigungszusatz-Behälter 9 gefördert, wobei das Wasser mit Reinigungszusatz vermischt wird. Dies entspricht einer zweiten Teilmenge des Reinigungsfluids. Die Mischung aus Wasser und Reinigungszusatz wird durch die Heizeinrichtung erwärmt und dem Waschbehälter zugeführt. Die Bürste wird parallel zu der Druck-Platte 25 bewegt. Nach diesem Reinigungsschritt wird die Mischung aus Wasser und Reinigungszusatz aus dem Waschbehälter 11 in den Aufnahmebehälter 8 abgeleitet. Anschließend wird der in dem Waschbehälter aufgenommenen Bereich des Textils 23 zweimal mit jeweils 250 ml Wasser gespült, welches aus dem Vorratsbehälter in den Waschbehälter geleitet wird. Dies entspricht einer dritten und einer vierten Teilmenge des Reinigungsfluids. Zum Spülen kann die Bürste angehoben werden und in ihre Bürsten-Ausgangsstellung übergehen. Nach dem Spülen wird der gereinigte Abschnitt des Textils durch den Luftstrom getrocknet, den der Ventilator erzeugt. Zum Glätten von Falten kann Dampf erzeugt und über den Abschnitt des Textils geleitet werden.

The textile is cleaned in the following way:

• The reservoir 10 is filled with 11 water. A cartridge 10 filled with a cleaning additive suitable for the textile 23 to be cleaned and the stain 24 is inserted into the cleaning additive container 9 . The cartridge 10 has a bar code. The textile 23 to be cleaned is placed on the storage plate 13 so that the spot 24 is above the pressure plate 25 . The holding device 2 is closed. The stain removing device is turned on by operating the switch 6. A barcode reader arranged in the housing 20 reads the barcode on the cartridge 10. Depending on the barcode read, the cleaning method is not shown in the drawing with the aid of a th control device controlled. The brush 26 is lowered onto the pressure plate. The stained area of the fabric is immersed in the wash tub. 250 ml of water are conveyed from the reservoir 7 into the washing tank. This amount of water corresponds to a first portion of the cleaning fluid. The portion of the fabric 23 located in the washing tub is rinsed. The washing tank is emptied by the water being pumped into the receiving tank 8 . A further 250 ml of water are pumped through the cleaning additive container 9, with the water being mixed with the cleaning additive. This corresponds to a second subset of the cleaning fluid. The mixture of water and cleaning additive is heated by the heater and fed to the wash tub. The brush is moved parallel to the pressure plate 25. After this cleaning step, the mixture of water and cleaning additive is drained from the washing tank 11 into the receiving tank 8 . Subsequently, the area of the textile 23 accommodated in the washing container is rinsed twice with 250 ml of water each time, which is conducted from the storage container into the washing container. This corresponds to a third and a fourth portion of the cleaning fluid. For rinsing, the brush can be raised and moved to its initial brushing position. After rinsing, the cleaned section of the fabric is dried by the air flow generated by the fan. Steam can be generated and passed over the portion of fabric to smooth out wrinkles.

All of the features can be essential to the invention either individually or in any combination with one another.

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stain removal device

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Claims (20)

Portable stain removing device for locally removing a stain from a fabric with a holding device (2) which receives and fixes the stained area of the textile (23), the holding device (2) having a lower part (3) and an upper part (4) movably arranged thereon, the lower part (3) and the upper part (4) abutting one another in a closed position and the stained area of the textile (23) between them pick up and release the textile (23) in an open position, with a storage container (7) which is arranged on the holder device (2) and holds a cleaning fluid for a cleaning process, with a receptacle (8) arranged on the holder device (2) which receives the cleaning fluid after use, wherein the holding device (2) is fluidly connected to the storage container (7) and the receiving container (8) in such a way that a cleaning fluid contained in the storage container (7) can flow via the holding device (2) and an area of the Textiles (23) flows into the receptacle (8). Portable stain remover claim 1 , characterized in that the upper part (4) of the holding device (2) is rotatably arranged on the lower part (3). Portable stain remover claim 1 or 2 characterized in that it is provided with a washing tank (11) which receives cleaning fluid supplied from the storage tank (7) and at least the stained area of the fabric (23). Portable stain remover claim 3 , characterized in that the washing container (11) is accommodated in the lower part (3) of the holding device (2). Portable stain remover claim 3 or 4 , characterized in that the storage container (7) is connected to the washing container (11) via a cleaning fluid supply line (17). Portable stain remover claim 5 , characterized in that on the cleaning fluid supply line (17) a heating device (16) is arranged, which heats the cleaning fluid. Portable stain remover claim 3 , 4 , 5 or 6 , characterized in that the washing container (11) is connected to the receiving container (8) via a cleaning fluid discharge line (18). Portable stain removing device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is equipped with a pump (15) which conveys the cleaning fluid from the storage container (7) via the holding device (2) into the receiving container (8). Portable stain removing device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is equipped with a cleaning additive tank (9) which holds a cleaning additive for the cleaning fluid. Portable stain removing device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is equipped with a brush (26) which is movable with respect to the support means (2). Portable stain remover claim 10 , characterized in that a spring-loaded pressure plate (25) is arranged on the holding device (2), which interacts with the brush (26) in such a way that the pressure plate (25) is in a plate starting position and through the brush (26) is unloaded when the brush (26) is in a brush home position, and that the brush (26) presses against the pressure plate (25) in a brush cleaning position, thereby pressing the pressure plate ( 25) against the spring force into a plate cleaning position. Portable stain remover claim 3 and claim 11 , characterized in that the pressure plate (25) is arranged in the washing tank (11). Portable stain removing device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is equipped with a fan (19) which generates an air flow through the area of the textile (23) accommodated in the holding device (2). Portable stain removing device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding device (2) is equipped with a storage plate (13) for the textile (23). Portable stain removing device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is equipped with steam generating means. Portable stain removing device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is equipped with control means. Method for locally removing a stain from a textile with a portable stain removal device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the following method steps: filling a first quantity of a cleaning fluid into the storage container (7), the first quantity comprising a first partial quantity, a second partial quantity and a third subset comprises placing the textile (23) in the stain removal device (1) in such a way that the stained area of the textile (23) is received in the holding device (2), removing the first subset of the cleaning fluid from the reservoir (7) and rinsing the stained area of the textile (23) with this first portion of cleaning fluid, receiving the first portion of cleaning fluid in the receptacle (8), removing the second portion of cleaning fluid from the reservoir (7), adding a cleaning additive to this second portion, Applying the mixture from the second portion of the cleaning fluid and the cleaning additive onto the stained area of the textile (23), collecting the second portion of the cleaning fluid with the cleaning additive in the receptacle (8), removing the third portion of the cleaning f fluids from the reservoir (7) and rinsing the stained area of the fabric (23) with the third portion of cleaning fluid, receiving the third portion of cleaning fluid in the receptacle (8). procedure after Claim 17 characterized in that the first quantity of cleaning fluid includes a fourth portion, the fourth portion of cleaning fluid is withdrawn from the reservoir, and the stained area is rinsed a second time with the fourth portion of cleaning fluid after cleaning. procedure after Claim 17 or 18 , characterized in that the cleaned area of the textile (23) after cleaning and rinsing is dried by means of an air flow generated by the fan (19). procedure after claim 19 , characterized in that the cleaned area of the textile (23) is smoothed after drying by means of a steam generating device.

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