DE202008001532U1 - Device for washing or cleaning objects - Google Patents

Abstract

contraption (80) for washing and / or cleaning articles, such. As textiles, under With the aid of several single-dose active substances, such as enzymes or / and surfactants, wherein the respective active ingredient separately in a container (15a, 15b, 15c, 15d, 15e, 15f, 15g, 15h, 23a, 23b, 23c, 23d, 23e, 32a, 32b, 32c, 56a, 56b, 56c) accommodated and removable therefrom is, and where the container at a coupling point (72) of the device is detachably fastened, characterized characterized in that on the container an element (70a, 70b, 70c, 70d, 70e, 70f, 70g, 70h) that is direct or indirect information about the in the container comprising active substance, and that on the device a Device (71) is arranged, with which this information detectable is.

Description

The Invention relates first a device according to the preamble of claim 1.

Such a device is known for example from the international patent application PCT2007 / 000377 of the applicant and in the post-published German patent application DE 10 2007 041 643 described by the applicant.

at the known device, which is for example a textile washing machine or a dishwasher can act is already provided that the washing or cleaning process under Use of several different, individually dosed active ingredients he follows. For example different enzymes or surfactants or surfactant mixtures in different containers in or on the device or in the immediate vicinity of the device, namely at a so-called coupling point, be attached. If the containers are determined at the respective coupling points, by means of suitable Dosing the desired Metered amount of the corresponding active substance removed from the container and, for example, a receiving chamber for the objects to be cleaned, if necessary also together with water, supplied become.

By an individual mixture of the active ingredients due to a corresponding potential Single dosing may be in adaptation to a certain pollution, a kind or a certain degree of pollution objects an optimal combination of active ingredients, individually adapted, used become. Thus, the washing and cleaning efficiency can be increased and a reduction in environmental impact, in particular the wastewater, achieved become.

Of the Invention is based on the object, the known device according to the preamble of Claim 1 such that a secure and possibly simplified operation possible becomes.

The Invention solves This object with the features of claim 1, in particular with those of the license plate part, and is accordingly characterized in that on the container an element is arranged, which is an immediate or indirect information about in the container comprising active substance, and that on the device a Device is arranged, with which this information can be detected is.

The Principle of the invention consists essentially in the container a Information carrier, a so-called element to arrange. The element can be the simplest If an electronic memory or an RFID (radio frequency identification tag) component or a chip or other be electronic component. The element contains information about the in the container arranged active ingredient. This information can be for example electronic, electrical or electromagnetic way be inscribed in the element. The registration process takes place For example, in the factory, ie in the manufacture of the container, or for example during or after the filling of the active ingredient in the Container, So for example in the filling operation. It is essential that the element can be taken from the information, that a particular active ingredient or which type of active ingredient in the container is arranged.

at a use case is conceivable that z. B. trained as a commercial washing machine Device according to the invention a variety, for. B. eight different containers, are provided. The containers can an identical or very similar external design exhibit. They are therefore external by an operator or a user is not or only with difficulty distinguishable in terms of the active substances contained therein. The identically formed containers can used to the coupling points provided by the device or mounted. It could there are confusions, such that a container with a first active ingredient accidentally attached to the coupling point which is actually another container with another ingredient to be connected.

at the production of the containers or at the bottling the active ingredients in the containers become individual according to the invention RFID chips are described with the appropriate information and on the container attached. There is also a recourse to conventional RFID chips possible, for example, as a flat Elements, e.g. B. in an extension of about 2 × 2 cm, by means of an adhesive film or an adhesive film on the outer wall of the container can be stuck. Even smaller designs are possible.

in the The following is assumed, in a first container is a first Enzyme and in a second container there is a second, different enzyme. The corresponding Information is in each case in an RFID chip assigned to the container enrolled.

The containers can now be attached or mounted on or in coupling points on the device. In the course of this attachment or shortly after such an attachment, the information of the RFID chip can be read out by a detection device arranged on the device. in the In the case of an embodiment of the element as an RFID chip, the reading can be carried out in particular contactless, for. B. electromagnetically, or electronically. The information about the arranged in the containers active ingredients can thus directly to the device, eg. As a control unit to be transmitted. After the acquisition of the information by the detection device, this can forward the information to the control unit. Control unit and detection device can, for. B. be provided by a common component.

control unit and detection means but also be formed by separate electronic components, the conventional manner known per se, for example via electrical Data lines are interconnected. This way you can the information that the detection device has detected, to the Control unit to be passed.

The Control unit, for example, the electronic heart of the control unit represent and all washes Taxes. The control unit can also address metering devices, for example. at a certain time during a wash program the desired amount of active ingredient from the respective containers refer to.

The Control device can in an advantageous embodiment of Invention, for example, also determine or verify what kind of active ingredients is available in the device at a given time and whether a special washing or cleaning program at any given time at all feasible is not, or for lack of existing required active ingredients not be performed can. This information can be an operator z. B. also show. To check if a specific washing or cleaning program is feasible, The control device can also use the information, whether a container with a specific drug to the appropriate coupling site or connected to the device or not.

In the case, that an operator, for example, a certain Waschprogrammart chosen has, and the device determines that a corresponding container with one needed Active substance on the device is not or no longer exists, or a container with a special ingredient on a wrong, but not provided point is connected to the coupling point can she before execution of cleaning or Wash program to send a corresponding warning signal to the user or the execution prevent a corresponding cleaning or washing program. This information can also be displayed on a display unit, for example or a display or in an optical or acoustic manner as Signal transmitted to the operator become.

The inventive device allows a simplified operation in so far as that the container shape can be standardized and for different active ingredients, for example for different enzymes and / or for different Surfactants or different enzyme mixtures or different ones Surfactant mixtures the same outer container shape chosen can be. At the same time, an inadvertent exchange of containers excluded with different active ingredients. As a result of one z. B. electronic coding of the containers, so a letter of a Information in an element on the container, but is a distinctness guaranteed.

The inventive device can z. B. a faulty assembly the coupling points with containers prevent. So could for example, a first container a first enzyme lipase and a second, structurally identical container second enzyme celluslose. The attachment of RFID chips or other suitable information-carrying elements on the containers can now ensure automatic detection, and recognize or prevent accidentally two different containers be docked with the same enzymes to the corresponding coupling points. Also in this case, the device may signal the operator send to ensure that the right containers, so two containers with different active ingredients, to be connected.

Finally, the Invention that the control device is aware of different washing or cleaning programs and in the knowledge of the available Active ingredients automatically selects a suitable washing powder. provides the control unit with the aid of the detection device, for example It can determine that a certain active substance is not present knowing, in the alternative, the nature or the degree of pollution similar to one resort to a well-functioning washing or cleaning program, which does not require the missing active ingredient.

The device according to the invention is used for washing or cleaning articles. It can be designed as a washing machine, for example as a conventional household washing machine or as a commercial washing machine. Similarly, the device according to the invention can also be designed as a dishwasher for cleaning cutlery and crockery. Finally, an embodiment of the invention also includes an embodiment of the device as a cleaning device for driving witness, z. B. in the manner of a car wash. Finally, an application provides that the device is designed as a cleaning device for commercial or industrial applications. For example, metallic objects, such as profiles, tubes, spring elements or the like, of Befettungsmittelresten or other, adhering to the industrially manufactured articles processing residues, eg. B. paint residues, to be cleaned.

The inventive device leads the washing or cleaning process with the aid of several, individually metered Active ingredients. In particular, enzymes, enzyme mixtures, Surfactants, surfactant mixtures, complexing agents, solvents, disinfectants, Corrosion inhibitor, softener and bleach, and any laundry aids and detergent ingredients and detergent ingredients. The individual active ingredients can in particular as a concentrate, for example in liquid form, optionally also be provided as a powder. The active ingredients can in carriers like alcohol, oil or other solution or emulsifying agent may be housed in the container.

The Active ingredients are the containers each individually dosed removed. For this are metering devices provided individual access to the individual containers to have. It can be provided that each container has its own metering device assigned. Alternatively, a plurality of containers is associated with a common metering device, but the individual containers can appeal to the delivery of the active ingredients individually.

The Metering device or the metering devices are connected to the control unit coupled so that the control unit to the metering devices Delivery of the active ingredients can appeal. The control unit can also cooperate with a program selector, allowing the operator the wished Washing or cleaning program sets and the control unit in Knowledge of the chosen Program can take the necessary steps. The control unit of course also resort to the necessary valves, pumps and motors, in order to supply or pump off water, an optional one Washing drum for things rotate or stop, turn on or off heaters, Etc..

Everyone Active ingredient is housed separately in a container. For example can be provided that each container individually solvable a coupling point attachable and replaceable if necessary. It can also be provided that a plurality of containers like a cartridge a unit are summarized, so that these at the coupling point can be attached.

So far individual containers solvable At the coupling point are fastened it is necessary to each individual container to assign an information-carrying element. In case of use a unit with several containers, wherein the unit only as a whole is interchangeable, it is recommended that the unit assign an item that contains more information about all in the individual containers the unit located active ingredients are arranged.

Of the respective active ingredient is housed in the container and off this removable. For this purpose, for example, a closable opening on the container provided, which can be addressed by the metering device.

The container is detachably attachable to a coupling point of the device.

at some applications the device according to the invention, such as in a household washing machine, is located the coupling point directly to the device, for example within a hull contour the device. Also attached to the coupling point container or the several, to each for it provided coupling points attached containers, then protrude no more necessary Way from the envelope contour out of the device. Alternatively, it can be provided that the Coupling point of the device only assigned, but distanced is arranged to this. Especially for commercial washing machines, the known ones significantly more voluminous are as household washing machines, can be provided that the Coupling points spaced, but in the immediate spatial Assignment to the commercial washing machine are arranged, for example within a radius of a few meters, and via appropriate supply lines connected to the commercial washing machine.

The Coupling point is in the simplest case, a mechanical recording for the container z. B. with an openable and closable Connection, z. Example, a valve that by a metering device is responsive. The coupling point is used for mechanical coupling of the container to the device. In particular, the coupling point is used directly for Attachment of the container at a metering device, remove the drug from the container can.

The Information carrying element is advantageous directly on the container arranged and attached to it. Preferably, the element is on the outer wall of the container established.

The Element may have immediate information about what is in the container Contain active substance, so that, for example, the name of the active ingredient or an abbreviation is written as electronic information in a memory of the element. Alternatively, in the element, this information is only indirectly be contained, for example, as an article number or as coded Drug name must be inscribed in the memory of the element. The Detecting device on the device can then be aware of Article numbers or the code this information, for example after comparing with a table, assign and thus indirectly recognize which drug is in the container.

The Detection device is arranged on the device and serves to read and capture the information from the element. The detection device can advantageously directly be arranged in or on the device. But it is also possible that Detecting device in close proximity to the device, but dissatisfied with this, to install. For example, the detection device also near the Coupling point and / or nearby be attached to the metering device.

The inventive device provides that several active ingredients to carry out the washing or cleaning process be dosed individually. The addition of several active ingredients in one Receiving chamber for things can be done at the same time or with a time delay.

So far in the context of the present patent application descriptions for a certain application of the device according to the invention, for example using a washing machine, done for the purpose of avoidance be accepted by repetitions and apply the same Advantages and features in an inventive way in other applications, for example at car washes, Cleaning devices for metallic elements, and dishwashers come into use. It should be noted that, depending on the purpose of course different Active ingredients are used.

It should also be noted that the content of the post-published German patent application DE 10 2007 041 643 the applicant is hereby included in the content of the present patent application to avoid repetition and also for the purpose of reference, even to individual features. It becomes clear that the device according to the invention described herein can also be advantageously equipped with a separate mixing container as described in the post-published patent application.

Further It should be noted that in addition to one, as previously indicated Formation of the element as information carrier in the sense of an electronic Component (such as RFID chip or other electronic memory) An alternative embodiment is also possible. For example can on the container a bar code can be glued or attached when the registration unit is designed as a bar code scanner. This training will indeed be more complex than the RFID chip described above, but is still of the Invention detected.

Further Alternatively, is covered by the invention, when the element is a having mechanical coding. This can with a Gegenkodierung on cooperate the coupling point. A mechanical coding can, for example by a certain arrangement of projections on a contact side of the container be given. A specific number or arrangement or education such projections can indirectly the information about in the container provide active ingredient.

On the coupling point side mating contact surface can appropriate recordings arranged for the projections be. Dive the projections the contact surface in corresponding recordings from the mating contact surfaces, for example, switching contacts be operated in the coupling point. The coupling point can recognize in this way, what kind of protrusions the stretched container available. Also in this way the information about the in the container detected active ingredient from the detection unit, and optionally transmitted to a control unit become.

According to one advantageous embodiment of the invention is connected to the device a control unit arranged with the detection device is in communication with and receive the captured information and / or take into account can. The control unit may, for example, a conventional Calculator, for example, a computer chip (CPU), the process the washing or cleaning program controls and this example also with a program selector switch of the device stands. The control device may be that of the detection device take information read in. This can according to the invention, for example mean that it takes note that a particular active ingredient available is because a corresponding container connected.

on the other hand this may also mean according to the invention that the control unit can determine that a particular active ingredient not available is because a corresponding container is not connected.

Finally, can the control device in the knowledge of the information of a lack of an active substance, if necessary, also a corresponding signal to the Give users or delay or block a washing process.

The Detection of the information is preferably automatic or automated. This means that z. B. each at docking of the appropriate container to the coupling point a read-in process can be initiated and the detection device can capture information. Alternatively, you can the detection also take place whenever a washing or cleaning program should be started. For example, the control unit can send a pulse to the detector to check which one containers with which active ingredients are connected to the coupling points.

alternative can a collection of information also with the help of Dosing devices are automatically initiated or carried out. The detection unit can for this purpose, for example, on the metering device be arranged or assigned to this.

According to one Another advantageous embodiment of the invention is the information arranged in the form of a mechanical coding on the element. For this purpose, the element has a mechanical coding, which with cooperates a counter-coding or a recording for the coding at the coupling point. The mechanical coding can, for example, by a certain Choice or arrangement or length or form of protrusions on a proportional basis contact area be realized, which cooperate with a mating contact surface at the coupling point can. At the coupling point for this purpose, a corresponding Gegenkodierung to be appropriate. Countercoding means that the coupling point side Against the contact surface either only one particular container type - connected with a specific drug type - for a mount permits or the on the container read or recognize attached mechanical coding, if necessary also with the help of switches or the like facilities.

at An alternative embodiment of the invention is the information preferably transferable from the element to or to the device (and on optical and / or electromagnetic and / or electronic Wise). Preferably, this information is contactless transferable, which, for example in the case of a design of the element as an RFID element via electromagnetic Waves possible is. But it is also conceivable that the container contact elements electrical Type and the coupling point side mating contact surface associated with mating contact elements are due to a current flow or a voltage sequence Reading out the information in the form of a data signal from an element-side Memory allow.

For this The element may also be an electronic or a having electromagnetic memory for receiving the information.

According to one particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention is the element an RFID element. This can be done on known electronic components be used for storing information.

In In this context, the detection device of the device according to the invention as readout device for RFID elements formed. This also allows a recourse on conventional Elements.

The inventive device is according to one advantageous embodiment designed as a washing machine, in particular as a washing machine for use in the commercial sector. such Commercial washing machines have been manufactured for a long time and serve in particular the cleaning of work clothes, for example of work coats and pants exposed to heavy soiling such as workwear in the slaughterhouse or butcher's Baker clothing, Fire department clothing etc.

It are known a number of detergents that are in adaptation to special Requirements when washing soiled textiles special Contain active ingredients. In particular, it is known, depending on the application, special enzymes, special surfactants, special bleaches, special odorants, special solvents etc. provided.

Also at conventional Commercial washing machines, however, it is not foreseeable in advance, which Type of contamination the textiles to be cleaned. adjustments are therefore both in terms of the degree of pollution, as well as in terms of the nature of the pollution as well as the condition required to be cleaned textiles.

With the washing machine according to the invention can with high efficiency, the environmental impact can be reduced.

For this purpose, it is provided that the receiving chamber is in a switchable, communicative connection with a plurality of containers, wherein in the containers different active ingredients for mixing a detergent are arranged, and where be addressed by selecting a program on the program selector dosing devices that are assigned to the different containers and / or the different active ingredients to assemble a matched to the nature or nature of the items and / or the type of pollution detergent from the active ingredients and the Feed the receiving chamber.

In spatial Assigned to the washing machine several containers are arranged. In the containers Different active substances are arranged, resulting in a detergent can be assembled.

When possible, eligible drugs are, for example, different Enzyme and / or different surfactants provided. Come too different enzyme mixtures or different surfactant mixtures in question.

Come in the same way as active ingredients complexing agents, bleaching agents, preservatives, Solvent, Odors, corrosive agents, etc. in question.

Nearly all Components of conventional Detergents can in separate containers be arranged and individually by appropriate dosing be dosed. information about each of these agents may be attached to an appropriate information-carrying Element on the container to be ordered.

By Selection of a washing program at a program selector switch on the Washing machine, the user can take into account what to clean Textiles or textile textures is and which Type or degree of pollution. The program selector switch or an associated with this controller can then control the corresponding metering devices, for example via signal control lines connected to the washing machine, in particular to a control unit, speak to. The dosing devices can be the individual active ingredients according to a stored table in accordance with the selected washing program dose and z. B. over a common supply line or over separate supply lines the washing machine, in particular a receiving chamber for the cleansing objects, respectively. The containers are communicatively connected to the recording chamber, the is called, that it is a pipe, a hose, a screw conveyor od. The like. Is that the containers connects together or separately with the receiving chamber and a feed allows the active ingredients towards the receiving chamber. The connection is switchable, that is over the Dosing device or over additional separate valves or switching arrangements, the supply of the Agent be initiated or prevented.

Thereby, that the individual active ingredients, so to speak as a concentrate, separated and separately in containers arranged and can be individually dosed, one can with regard to the desired Application optimized detergent can be put together. While conventional Detergents try a particularly wide range of applications to provide, and for that a particularly comprehensive mixture of different active ingredients contain virtually any purpose, that is, any potential Pollution degree, every kind of pollution and any texture the objects to be cleaned cover, according to the invention a variable Composition of the detergent on site, in or on the washing machine respectively.

To the others can do this by using concentrates of active ingredients be significantly reduced transport and packaging costs. conventional liquid detergent use, for example, water contents of more than 80%. In the washing machine according to the invention can a mixing of the active ingredients of the detergent with water only while or after the supply of the active ingredients into the receiving chamber. The Water is available on site, as the washing machine anyway connected to a water pipe.

Thereby, that the high water content common in liquid detergents can be omitted, the transport or packaging costs by up to 70 be reduced to 80%.

A Blend the active ingredients together to provide a detergent can either be in the feed line or in the receiving chamber or in a mixing chamber upstream of the receiving chamber take place at the washing machine or at the supply line. As a reception chamber For the purposes of the present patent application, in the case of a washing machine, in particular a commercial washing machine or a household washing machine, a rotating drum understood. In the case of a cleaning device is understood as a receptacle each tub, which is the detergent or detergent to carry out the washing process of the objects to be cleaned receives.

The fact that, depending on the choice of the wash program, a special composition of the detergent, the wastewater pollution can be kept low. Since only the Substances are used that considers the washing program after selection by the user to be essential, the waters are not burdened with dispensable detergent ingredients.

The Mixture of the individual active ingredients for the production of a detergent on site, ie in the washing machine or at least near the washing machine, is also beneficial, considering that in conventional Detergents do not mix any active ingredients together. Thus, it was recognized by the applicant that certain active ingredients for example in liquid detergents can settle, leaving them in the finished, conventionally made detergent are not distributed homogeneously. Also, the applicant has observed that certain agents can chemically react with each other, though this in a conventional Detergents are mixed together.

By the separate and separate storage of the individual active ingredients in individual containers according to the present Invention and by the individually metered mixing together of the active ingredients first in or at least near the washing machine, during the Washing or just before washing can cause settling problems and unwanted chemical reactions between the individual active ingredients avoided become. The active ingredients come directly there, namely in the reception chamber, to use, without any regard to their Effectiveness harmful chemical reaction occurs.

the Applicant is aware of a washing machine of the prior art, where the washing machine with different containers is in switchable communicative connection, being in the containers different detergents are arranged. It makes a difference the washing machine according to the invention in that detergent active ingredients, that is components of a detergent, can be mixed together to form a detergent. As detergent ingredients In particular, enzymes, surfactants, complexing agents, etc. are considered.

Especially It is advantageous that several active ingredients of the receiving chamber at the same time zuleitbar, since in this way a particularly homogeneous mixing the active ingredients possible is.

alternative It is advantageous that the active ingredients of the receiving chamber successively can be supplied. This can be a time-delayed and optimized for the wash program Allow addition of the individual active ingredients. Different washing steps while a wash program can for example, be carried out at different temperatures. According to the invention, certain active substances, e.g. certain enzymes or enzyme mixtures, at certain temperatures be supplied and so optimized. Due to the individual dosage of the individual Active ingredients can be carried out to further optimize the washing efficiency.

Advantageous the active ingredients are arranged as concentrates in the containers. As a concentrate is in particular an active ingredient or the nature a combination of active ingredients, in which the water or the Filler shares low held or almost completely be avoided. conventional liquid detergent have water contents of up to 80% in some cases. conventional Powder detergents have very high percentages of fillers on, which do not represent a drug of a detergent, but only affect the consistency of the detergent. On these additives, the only as carriers are available to a conventional To provide detergent, can be dispensed almost completely according to the invention.

According to one advantageous embodiment of the invention is in a first container first enzyme as active ingredient and in a second container a second, different enzyme arranged as an active ingredient. A split the detergent ingredients in different enzymes and the provision of the Possibility, individually dosing these enzymes allows optimized washing efficiency. So can For example, lipases can be used to break down fats, and for example, professional clothing, as in a slaughterhouse accrues, optimal to clean. Amylases should be used when cleaning with Fat soiled clothing, at least in some applications, but not required become. By choosing an appropriate washing program, e.g. With the title "Cleaning of greasy soiled professional gowns ", accordingly can be a trigger take place that the enzyme amylase omitted or only slightly dosed and the enzyme lipase is added in high doses to the detergent becomes.

alternative For example, when cleaning baker's clothing, where to expect here very strong contamination of the textiles with flour, speak with strength, Amylase can be added as an enzyme in high doses, while Lipases practically not needed become.

While currently in conventional detergents, for example, four different enzymes, namely proteases, amylases, lipases and cellulases, are used, it is expected that in the future even more separate enzymes can be used for further optimization. According to the number of enzymes or enzyme mixtures to be accommodated separately, it is appropriate according to the invention a corresponding number of containers provided for the different enzymes, wherein the containers are provided with information-carrying elements.

Under circumstances also comes a first container for one first enzyme mixture and at least one further separate container for another, second enzyme mixture into consideration.

Likewise Advantageously, a first container for a first type of surfactant and another container for one second type of surfactant may be provided. By providing different, individually dosable surfactants can adapt to different Pollutions are also optimized. There is also the possibility for example Allergic without enzymes or without specific enzymes or without specific Surfactants perform the washing programs.

at an embodiment of the invention, the active ingredients or optionally the mixtures of active ingredients within a washing program or be supplied in succession to the receiving chamber within a washing process. Different active ingredients can even have different pH values, especially if they already in liquid Form present. Alternatively, it is provided that the active ingredients in the washing liquid in the receiving chamber unfold different pH values. You can make sure that the washing liquid contained in the receiving chamber one at a time and for a certain duration certain pH, which changes during the wash program. Under consideration a particularly suitable pH, the active ingredients or optionally Additives have a particularly beneficial effect and the to be washed objects clean and treat particularly efficiently.

To the Example can during a wash program first a first pH a, subsequently another during the program pH b and finally optionally a third pH c can be achieved. So that can the mode of action of the active ingredients can be significantly improved. Also can on way according to the invention Active ingredients are used, which could not be used conventionally, since in the prior art is washed only alkaline. For example can according to the invention a washing program first begin in an acidic environment, then in an alkaline d. H. basic environment continued with the same or with other active ingredients and finally towards the end again in an acidic environment be terminated.

So can For example, wool materials slightly acidified after completion of washing the receiving chamber are taken out, leaving an impregnation or a flame retardant coating or the like in a particularly simple Manner can be applied, for example, because the adhesion improves has been. Also other advantageous designed washes with a simple or multiple change the pH value is possible.

Analogous to the above Appreciation of Invention using the example of a washing machine also come with training the device according to the invention as a cleaning device according to claim 25 or claim 52 the same benefits. By individual mixture of a cleaning agent from different active ingredients can make optimal adjustments the objects to be cleaned to be hit. There is the possibility, only those active substances to use that actually for the respective application case required become. Not needed Active ingredients are simply omitted, which reduces the pollution of the wastewater.

The inventive device can also be designed as a household washing machine, the is called as a washing machine of substantially known dimensions, such as It can be found in virtually every household.

Also in a household washing machine according to the invention is a plurality of containers with provided different active ingredients. As active ingredients come in a household washing machine essentially the same, above already explained Active substances in question. To be considered is that the design effort in a household washing machine due the price requirements must be kept lower than at one for commercial Purpose provided washing machine. In question, therefore, are, for example, just three or just five containers being a container for receiving bleaches, another container for receiving enzymes or an enzyme mixture and a third container for receiving a surfactant or a surfactant serves. The surfactant mixture can at the same time also other Active ingredients as constituents of a detergent, such as corrosive agents, Complexing agents and softeners, contain.

In the case, that the laundry an allergic person should be able to wash, for example, a washing program ensure, that no enzymes that could trigger allergies are added to the detergent.

In the event that cooking linen is washed, bleaching agent may be added accordingly. In the event that colored washing is washed, it can be ensured that no bleaching tel is added. The user of the washing machine therefore does not have to use different detergents for color and cooking laundry, but leaves the choice of detergent ingredients of the washing machine.

• a) Bleichmitteln,
• b) Enzymmischungen und
• c) Tensidmischungen, gegebenenfalls mit weiteren Wirkstoffen, dienen.

According to one embodiment of the invention, a plurality of containers for receiving different active ingredients for mixing a detergent are mounted directly on the washing machine. For example, while receiving trays are provided for conventional detergents into which, for example, a liquid detergent can be added, in the washing machine according to the invention a plurality of containers are arranged directly on the washing machine, the containers in particular the separate accommodation and recording of

• a) bleaching agents,
• b) Enzyme mixtures and
• c) surfactant mixtures, optionally with other active ingredients serve.

The containers are preferably solvable attachable in the washing machine. You can in particular according to Art a cartridge, and also individually, or together as a unit, detachable be fastened in the washing machine. The containers can be filled individually. So z. B. at regular intervals of User refill bleach, Top up the enzyme mixture or top up surfactant mixture. Each container points a volume containing the intake of a quantity of the corresponding Active ingredient allows the for one Variety of washes enough. It is particularly advantageous if the individual containers like cartridges, as we know from color inkjet printer cartridges, is trained.

One Element that contains information about what agents are in the container or in the cartridge can be either at each individual container or together for all active ingredients are arranged on the cartridge.

According to the invention that Element also contain information about what amount of Active ingredients in the containers at bottling or in a delivery condition.

Knows the control device for a single wash program required amount of each active ingredient and save it over several performed Washing or cleaning process the individual consumption of respective active ingredient, and calculates z. B. by adding up the individual Dosiermengen the total consumption, the Control unit of the device running by checking the delivered amount of active ingredient with the amount of active ingredient consumed up to a certain point in time also make a statement that a specific drug supply in Short to the Tilts or has already run out. Also in this case the control unit can transmit a corresponding signal to the user, that the supply of active ingredient is to be renewed or supplemented.

The Invention allows Furthermore, the implementation an improved method of washing articles, such as Textiles, industrial products or the like

According to the invention, the Device also as a dishwasher be educated.

A such dishwasher becomes like a usual one household appliance assumed to be known. In the known dishwasher is a first container for a cleaning tab, another container for rinse aid and a third container intended for salt. Every rinse requires a new detergent tab.

at the dishwasher of the invention z. B. a first container for a liquid Cleaning agent provided, which has a volume for recording a detergent dose for has a plurality of rinses, and a metering device that corresponds to a selected wash program performs a dosage of the cleaning agent.

The container for liquid detergent can a big Take up amount of cleaning agent. A dosing device allows a individual dosage, according to the chosen program and to the desired Time. For example, during a wash program several times, e.g. at an optimal temperature, detergent added become. The container can be solved at the dishwasher attached and in particular be designed as a cartridge. So can if necessary, the appropriate container refilled or replaced and replaced with a new container.

The Container, For example, even a cartridge, the item can with the required Have information. Preferably, on the dishwasher several different containers arranged.

By arranging a liquid cleaning agent, a particularly fine dosing can be carried out, for example if only slightly soiled dishes are to be cleaned. This also reduces the wastewater load and increases the efficiency of the dishwasher. There is only so much detergent relationship added as active ingredient as required.

at the device according to the invention, as a dishwasher is formed, are multiple containers for different drugs a cleaning agent, such as enzymes, surfactants, od. Like. Provided wherein metering devices are provided, with which the active ingredients according to a selected one washing program individually dosed.

Analogous to the above, for A washing machine described arrangement is in the dishwasher according to the invention a plurality of containers provided with different active ingredients of a cleaning agent. In the containers are Active ingredients as constituents of a rinsing agent, such as enzymes, surfactants, od. Like., Arranged, depending on the needs on site, controlled by a corresponding washing program, dosed and mixed together in order to achieve this optimally adapted rinsing or detergent. In the event that, for example Allergic persons can not tolerate certain active ingredients of a cleanser, can Such components omitted by an intelligent control become.

cleaning devices in the manner of car washes are sufficient known. car washes for passenger vehicles or for Commercial vehicles are for example in the form of stationary or mobile Installations are known in which the vehicle is either active by a corresponding cleaning device passes through or by such is pulled through. In mobile vehicle washes can also Portals or similar devices relative to the stationary vehicle to be moved.

A conventional carwash has as a means for applying a detergent-containing liquid on the vehicle outer surface numerous Nozzles or on the same spray heads, with which the cleaning fluid or washing liquid is applied to the vehicle outer surface. For this purpose, conventional cleaning agents are used in the prior art.

at the invention, as Vehicle cleaning device formed device consists for example the possibility a detergent composition depending on the type of soiling of the vehicle variable and so the active ingredients individually dosed and used efficiently. So that can Reduced environmental impact. Also, the active ingredients in their Composition mixed arbitrarily or individually dosed one after the other at different times the nozzles on the vehicle surface be applied.

Preferably are the active ingredients as a concentrate individually in different containers accommodated. The active ingredients are in this case before going over the Nozzles or the same devices are sprayed onto the vehicle surface, diluted with water.

The Invention relates to this In addition, a special housing of the enzyme protease.

evidenced Claim 53 comprises a device according to the invention a first container in which Protease, and another container, in which another enzyme or enzyme mixture are housed. this makes possible for the first time a separate housing of the enzyme protease and prevents interactions of the protease with other enzymes. In order to become completely new washing methods and cleaning methods possible.

The Protease can be found in oil, for example or alcohol dissolved or at least in a container with oil or alcohol be. Also other emulsifiers or solvents or carriers for the Protease come into question.

The Invention relates to this also a container according to the preamble of claim 55. This container is used the accommodation and transport of active ingredients of a detergent or a cleaning agent. The active ingredients are used for cleaning of objects in one for that provided device, for. B. a washing machine or dishwasher, in a vehicle cleaning device or in an industrial Cleaning device for Products.

The container has a contact surface on, with a coupling point side mating contact surface on the Device can be contacted. In this way, the container can be immediate be mounted at the coupling point of the device.

According to the invention is on the container arranged an element that provides immediate or indirect information about the in the container arranged active ingredient comprises. Regarding the description of the advantages This invention is directed to the above embodiments, which in analog Apply.

The Invention relates to this beyond according to claim 58 a container with the peculiarity that housed in the container the enzyme protease is. Except for protease are in the container no other enzymes or enzyme mixtures housed.

Further advantages of the invention will become apparent from the non-cited subclaims and to hand of the following description of several illustrated in the drawings embodiments. In it show, all in a schematic, simplified representation:

1 A first embodiment of a device according to the invention, designed as a washing machine for commercial application,

2 a second embodiment, in which a sub-container is divided into a plurality of containers or chambers, or a plurality of containers are combined to form a structural unit,

3 A first embodiment of a device according to the invention, designed as a household washing machine,

4 A second embodiment of a device according to the invention, designed as a household washing machine with a cartridge-type insert,

5 according to the cartridge-like use 4 .

6 An embodiment of an inventive device, designed as a cleaning device,

7 An embodiment of an inventive, designed as a dishwasher device in a schematic side view,

8th in a schematic interior view according to arrow VIII in 7 the dishwasher according to 7 , and

9 in a schematic view analogous to a representation of 6 a further embodiment of a cleaning device according to the invention, designed as a washing line

Same or similar parts or elements are in the following Description of the figures, as far as different embodiments are concerned, sometimes with the addition of small letters, the clarity half designated by the same reference numerals.

evidenced 1 has a designed as a substantially conventional commercial washing machine 10 trained inventive device 80 a receiving chamber 11 which is typically formed by a rotating drum and can be closed door-like by a closure glass, not shown. A program selector 12 is indicated and used for manual adjustment of a particular program by the operator. Other program selectors, for example, the nature of the textiles to be cleaned, the type and degree of contamination may be on the washing machine 10 be provided, but are in 1 not shown.

The outline of the 1 shows that the washing machine 10 via a supply line 13 with different containers 15a . 15b . 15c . 15d . 15e . 15f . 15g . 15h connected is. From the central supply line 13 therefore go corresponding branches 17a . 17b . 17c . 17d . 17e . 17f . 17g . 17h to the appropriate containers.

Equally, an electronic control line 14 provided, which is also denominatable as a signal line and also with the individual containers 15a . 15b . 15c . 15d . 15e . 15f . 15g . 15h connected is. Again, go from the signal line 14 corresponding branches 18a . 18b . 18c . 18d . 18e . 18f . 18g . 18h from.

First, it should be noted that the architecture of both the supply line 13 as well as the signal line 14 purely schematic and only to be understood as an example. For example, it may alternatively be provided a star connection, which, starting from the washing machine 10 to every container 15a . 15b . 15c . 15d . 15e . 15f . 15g . 15h a separate control line 14 and a separate supply line 13 runs. It can also be provided that the supply line 13 at the in 1 aborted shown end connected to a water pipe. This water pipe can also feed the washing machine to carry out a washing process. Alternatively, from any container 15a . 15b . 15c . 15d . 15e . 15f . 15g . 15h a separate water supply takes place. The water flowing in the water pipes can also bring about a transport of the active ingredients, and entrain these agents, for example, in the water stream or, z. B. also dissolved in it, take along.

Finally, the control line can 14 , as shown, be equipped with branches. Alternatively, from the washing machine, or from an indicated central electronic controller or control unit 73 the washing machine, to every container 15a . 15b . 15c . 15d . 15e . 15f . 15g . 15h or in each case to a dedicated metering separate control lines run.

The container 15a is, schematically in 1 shown, a metering device 16 , eg a conventional dosing pump. The control line 14 connects the washing machine 10 , in particular the control unit 73 , over the junction 18a with the metering device 16 , In the container 15a is a first enzyme, for example, lipase E ₁ , arranged. By choosing an appropriate wash programs with the program selector switch 12 For example, it can be set to dissolve greasy soiling. The metering device 16 receives from the control unit 73 of the washing machine 10 therefore, at an optimized time during the wash program, instructing a certain amount of lipase E ₁ from the container 15a in the corresponding feeder branch 17a the supply line 13 contribute.

Corresponding metering devices 16 are also the other containers 15b . 15c . 15d . 15e . 15f . 15g . 15h assigned, for reasons of clarity but in 1 not shown.

In the container 15b there is an enzyme E ₂ , for example cellulase. Another enzyme E ₃ is in the container 15c , for example, amylase. Finally, there is an enzyme E ₄ , eg protease, in the container 15d ,

Proteases primarily cleave proteins and act against soiling, such as spinach and the like. Amylases break starch and act against mashed potatoes, chocolate, pudding and the like. Lipases split fats and act against salad oil, dripping, sunscreen, make-up and the like. Cellulase removes cotton fluff and refreshes colored fabrics. By individual dosing of the different four enzymes E ₁ , E ₂ , E ₃ , E ₄ can thus be optimally adapted to the pollution production of a detergent, without bringing unnecessary agents into the detergent and pollute the waste water unduly, but at the same time the required Active ingredients can be used in sufficient quantities.

The containers 15e . 15f contain different surfactants T ₁ and T ₂ , or different surfactant mixtures. This is intended merely to illustrate, by way of example, that it is advantageously possible to also provide different containers for different surfactants. The number of containers or the number of different surfactants or surfactant mixtures depends on the extent to which individual dosability of the detergent active ingredients is desired.

The container 15g serves to accommodate a complexing agent K. Also, the complexing agent can be controlled by the washing machine 10 be metered depending on the choice of the washing program.

The container shown by way of example 15h serves to accommodate, for example, a solvent or a complexing agent or an anti-corrosive agent or a bleaching agent, od. Like. Also, in 1 not shown containers can be provided. It is also possible to mix individual active ingredients, for example surfactants, with complexing agents, etc. It is important that the active ingredients are present in concentrate form, without emulsifiers, preservatives and carriers, such as fillers or water, stabilizers, etc. mixed or mixed in excessive amounts.

At every container 15 is an RFID chip 70 arranged in which information about the active substance contained in the container is inscribed. At the container 15a is an RFID chip 70a arranged, and for example at his respect 1 left outside 15a glued. In the RFID chip 70a is the information inscribed in the container 15a Lipase E ₁ is located. In the RFID chip 70b which is attached to the second container 15b is attached, the information is inscribed in that container 15b Cellulase is located.

Also in the rest, in 1 indicated RFID elements 70c . 70d . 70e . 70f . 70g . 70h is in each case the information inscribed, which active ingredient, ie the enzymes E ₃ , E ₄ , the surfactants T ₁ , T ₂ , the complexing agent K, etc. is located in the respective container.

At the washing machine 10 is a detection means indicated only by dashed lines 71 arranged. The detection device 71 is capable of the RFID chips 70a . 70b . 70c . 70d . 70e . 70f . 70g . 70h to read and to capture the information stored therein each. The readout is wireless and contactless. The registration unit 71 may be conventional and emit an electromagnetic signal, which is to excite the electrical circuit in the RFID chip 70a . 70b . 70c . 70d . 70e . 70f . 70g . 70h leads. The detection device 71 can then that due to the excitation of the corresponding circuit in the RFID chip 70a . 70b . 70c . 70d . 70e . 70f . 70g . 70h capture and detect and assign or process generated signal. This information can then be sent to the control unit 73 connected to the detection device 71 connected in a manner not shown, are transmitted.

In the event that the container 15a with the enzyme lipase E ₁ to the coupling site 72 can be brought, for example, due to the mechanical coupling a corresponding query by the detection device 71 be initiated automatically.

alternative can also capture regularly, in certain time intervals respectively. After all can an information gathering regularly also only at the beginning of a Washing program to be made.

Is the container 15a with the RFID chip 70a in or at the designated coupling point 72 so is the RFID element 70a in a sufficient proximity to the detection device 71 arranged. A readout of the information can be at this small spatial proximity of the elements 70a and 71 done to each other. Of course, this also applies equally to the furthest from the detection device 71 remote RFID elements 70h and 70d , These are also from the registration unit 71 detectable.

The coupling point 72 For example, it may be a conventional receptacle for a receptacle having a plug-like end. Also other connectors, snap-in connections, contact connections or the like, including bayonet-type or screw-type connections between the container 15a and the coupling point 72 come into question. It is crucial that after completion of the Ankoppelvorganges the respective metering device 16 from the interior of the container 15a dosed individually can take a certain amount of active ingredient if necessary.

Is the container 15 empty, this can be from the coupling point 72 be solved in a simple manner and replaced by a new container filled with active ingredient. This new container in turn carries an RFID element 70a So it's from the capture device 71 can be detected as soon as the corresponding new container to the coupling point 72 docked.

The of the detection device 71 captured information is sent to the control unit 73 forwarded, which processes this information. The control unit 73 For example, it may be noted that, if improperly used in place of the desired agent, e.g. As the enzyme E ₂ due to an exchange of the container 15b accidentally a container with another active substance, eg. B. with the enzyme E ₁ (lipase) is coupled. Such a confusion can occur when the two containers 15a and 15b have a same outer shape.

According to the invention by the coding of the two containers 15a . 15b with an RFID chip and with information about the active ingredients contained such a permutation are excluded.

The information about each in the container 15a contained active ingredient, for. B. E _{1 ,} can be encoded, for example, with the aid of an article number or the like, or directly, be inscribed as an enzyme name in the RFID element. When using codes, such as. B. article numbers, the control unit 73 or possibly even the detection device 71 associate these codes with the actual enzyme names or, at any rate, the codes or enzyme names or drug names required to perform the wash.

It should be noted that instead of an RFID element on the containers 15a . 15b . 15c . 15d . 15e . 15f . 15g . 15h fastened elements 70a . 70b . 70c . 70d . 70e . 70f . 70g . 70h of course also be provided by another electronic storage element or the other transponder or other suitable element which can carry information. For example, the container could 15a with an electronic memory, z. B. be equipped with an EEPROM memory, a Flashstick or the like, and have electronic or electrical plug contacts, with mating plug contacts in the coupling point 72 can be brought into electrical contact. Via a signal line, which is the coupling point 72 with the detection device 71 connects, then the respective information could be queried as signal data via this control line.

evidenced 2 has an alternatively constructed container 15a four chambers 19a . 19b . 19c . 19d on. Here, the enzymes E ₁ , E ₂ , E ₃ , E ₄ are arranged in the individual chambers, which should be illustrated by different levels of filling. The dosing device also shown 16 is able to access the individual chambers 19a . 19b . 19c . 19d to act separately and to dose the individual enzymes E ₁ , E ₂ , E ₃ , E ₄ individually. The container 15a has here thus four separate containers in the sense of the patent application.

The container 15 with its four chambers 19a . 19b . 19c . 19d can be as a unit of four part containers 19a . 19b . 19c . 19d be considered. Each subcontainer has its own RFID chip here 70a . 70b . 70c . 70d as already associated with the embodiment of 1 has been explained.

Alternatively, it is also possible to the container 15a to assign a common RFID chip containing information about all the active ingredients in the four chambers 19a . 19b . 19c . 19d are housed.

In the embodiment of the 2 is indicated that the detection device 71 also the metering device 16 can be assigned. Thus, the detection device 71 capture the information and, if necessary, directly to control the metering device 16 use. Alternatively, the information may be from the acquisition direction 71 but also over the lines 18a respectively 14 to the control unit 73 or via separate lines, not shown, or wireless, optical or electromagnetic to the control unit 73 be transmitted. On the location of the detection device 71 it does not matter in this respect The example of 2 illustrates, however, that an arrangement of the detection device 71 in the immediate vicinity of the elements 70a . 70b . 70c . 70d to read the information may be advantageous.

When Active substance in the sense of the present patent application are under Other enzymes and surfactants, but also mixtures thereof. Under The term active ingredient mixture also includes any mixtures of Active ingredients with additives such as solvents, Complexing agents, bleaching agents, anti-corrosives, fillers, stabilizers and water. It should be noted that certain drugs or drug mixtures their optimal cleaning dirt-dissolving or functional effect advantageously at a certain alkaline or acidic Reach milieu.

The inventive washing machine and cleaning device can ensure that individual active ingredients or drug mixtures during one Washing program are fed sequentially into the receiving chamber. It can the active ingredients within a wash program to different Times and at different pH values of the in the receiving chamber located washing water or the washing solution act.

Different expressed may be the pH of the washing or cleaning fluid while to change a wash program. The change The pH value can be directly from the active ingredients or from Drug mixtures are caused or alternatively by separate Additives which are attached to the active substances or mixtures of active substances or the separately supplied become.

So can for example be taken care that at the beginning of a wash program a first active ingredient is directed into the receiving chamber and due to its chemical Properties there for an alkaline environment, or containing additives that for a ensure an alkaline environment. The additives may optionally also from a separate container supplied become.

below, Advantageously, only after a period of time during the The active substance has its optimal effect, can be another active ingredient be introduced into the receiving chamber, wherein at the same time the pH changes in a predetermined manner in the acidic environment.

following can z. B. a third active ingredient or the aforementioned first Active ingredient can be added and in turn for a change in the wash water milieu into the alkaline.

On this way you can the textiles or articles to be cleaned or the active ingredients during one Wash program may be exposed to different pH levels, creating a optimal effect of the individual active ingredients can be achieved.

3 shows an inventive, as a household washing machine 20 trained device 80 , which in an analogous manner to the embodiment of the 1 and 2 via a supply line 21 and via a signal line or control line 22 with individual containers 23a . 23b . 23c . 23d . 23e connected is.

According to the household washing machine has at least three different containers 23a . 23b and 23c on. In the first container 23a is a concentrate of a bleaching agent B, in the second container 23b there is an enzyme mixture E and in the third container 23c is a surfactant mixture T, which also contains complexing agent, anti-corrosive and water softener.

Optionally, even more containers 23d and 23e and other containers, not shown, which provide an even finer individual variable composition of a detergent for operating the household washing machine 20 enable.

Every container 23a . 23b . 13c . 23d . 23e has an information carrying element 70a . 70b . 70c . 70d . 70e , in particular an RFID chip. The washing machine 20 is again with a detection device 71 equipped to capture the information. Each element contains information about the drug in the container.

evidenced 4 has a washing machine according to the invention 30 an insert 31 or a structural unit 31 on, the demonstrable 5 from three different containers 32a . 32b and 32c consists. The use 31 can be as a whole assembly as a cartridge detachable to the washing machine 30 be fastened. Alternatively, it is also possible, the individual containers 32a . 32b . 32c individually and separately from the washing machine 30 to solve. It is important that the individual containers for receiving bleaching agents, enzyme mixture and surfactant mixtures are separately fillable or refillable or individually interchangeable. That way, in the washing machine 30 an amount of bleach, enzyme mixture and surfactant vorhal th, which is sufficient for many washes, since the otherwise, in conventional liquid detergents very voluminous proportions of water can be completely dispensed with.

4 and 5 make it clear that at the washing machine 30 a detection unit 71 is arranged, which can capture information that is in RFID chip 70a . 70b . 70c or other suitable information bearing elements. 5 shows that at the unit 31 for each chamber or for each sub-container 23a . 23b . 23c an own RFID element 70a . 70b . 70c can be provided. Alternatively, as already explained 2 also provides a common RFID element which provides information about all, in the individual containers 23a . 23b . 23c contains active ingredients.

6 shows an embodiment of the device according to the invention 80 as a cleaning device 39 for industrial and commercial purposes.

Schematically represented is a receiving basin 40 with a cleaning fluid 41 , a kind of cleaning bath. objects 42 For example, metal profiles are used by a conveyor 43 , in 6 sketched in the manner of a circulating conveyor belt, in the direction of the arrow x moved and fall, for example 49 , on a conveyor belt in the basin 40 , They are inside the basin 40 through another conveyor belt 44 transported in the direction of the arrow x and from a conveyor 45 finally removed from the cleaning bath. You can then use another transport device 46 be transported further and, for example, a further, not shown, processing station are supplied.

The metal parts 42 For example, they may be provided with greasing agents, which is required as part of their manufacturing process or machining process. The stay in the cleaning fluid 41 , z. B. like a dip bath, should serve to clean the surface of the metal parts of the Befettungsmittel or other pollution.

The basin 40 is what's in 6 is shown sketched over a supply line 46 with a structural unit 47 connected to a variety of different containers 48a . 48b . 48c . 48d having. In the individual containers are what is outlined by different levels in 6 is indicated, different active ingredients of a cleaning agent arranged. dosing 16 , analogous to the metering device 16 according to 1 , the individual active ingredients can be dosed individually and via the common supply line 46 the pelvis 40 respectively.

Partly not shown in 6 but necessarily present, are corresponding control devices, indicated by the reference numeral 73 , Control lines and, for example, a program selector switch or at least a device for determining the required dosage of the individual active ingredients. Instead of a common supply line 46 can be provided for the different active ingredients individual, separate leads.

The different containers 48a . 48b . 48c . 48d is each a separate information-containing element 70a . 70b . 70c . 70d , preferably associated with an RFID chip. Each RFID chip contains information about the substance in the container. This information may be indicated by an indicated detection device 71 be read out and from the metering device 16 or with the interposition of the indicated control unit 73 be used in the dosage for the cleaning program.

Evidently the 7 and 8th For example, a conventional domestic dishwasher has a door pivotable about a housing-fixed axis 51 on the 7 in half-open state represents.

The interior 52 the dishwasher has proven 8th a conventional structure, wherein dishwagon 53a and 53b may be provided and water distribution facilities 45 , eg rotating about in the middle of the interior 52 can be arranged.

The special feature according to the invention consists here in a structural unit 55 , which may be formed like a cartridge and different containers 56a . 56b and 56c may include. In the container 56a can rinse aid, in the container 56b can detergent salt and in the container 56c the actual cleaning agent or detergent can be arranged. The detergent R is a liquid detergent and the container 56c is sufficiently large to accommodate a quantity of detergent sufficient for a variety of rinses. A metering device 16 can be from a control unit 73 be driven according to the choice of a wash program to the desired amount of detergent at the desired time, during the course of the program, in the interior 52 leave.

at an alternative embodiment a dishwasher according to the invention can different containers for different Active ingredients of the detergent be provided, so that one more finer dosage possible becomes.

In case of using individual, under different containers for different active ingredients can each container 56a . 56b . 56c a separate element 70a . 70b . 70c . 70e , in particular an RFID chip, be assigned, which includes information about the drug in each case in the container. A detection device 71 , in the 8th is merely indicated, this information can be detected and when controlling a metering device, preferably with the interposition of a control unit 73 , consider. If the cartridge of the dishwasher 50 according to the 7 and 8th is a structural unit, here a common element may contain information about several active substances contained in the individual containers.

9 shows in a very schematic view comparable to the representation of 6 an embodiment of a cleaning device according to the invention 60 trained device 80 in the manner of a car wash. The cleaning device is a total of 60 denotes and can, as indicated, vertical support 61a and 61b and a roof construction 62 contain. A vehicle to be cleaned 63 can in the direction of travel F through the cleaning device 60 drive through or pulled through. Alternatively, the cleaning device 60 also be a mobile portal, which is relative to a fixed vehicle 63 emotional.

In the ceiling area 62 or additionally or alternatively, which is not shown, however, also in the field of the carrier 61a and 61b , facilities can 64 with which a washing liquid, in particular a detergent or a detergent containing liquid delivered, z. B. is sprayed. 9 shows for this purpose three nozzles 65a . 65b and 65c , These are via a common supply line 66 with a structural unit 67 connected in an analogous manner to the unit 47 of the embodiment of the 6 is shown. The construction unit 67 includes four containers 68a . 68b . 68c and 68d in which different active substances or active substance mixtures are contained. A metering device 16 Analogously to the dosing devices described above, the active ingredients can be metered individually and via the common supply line 66 the device 64 respectively. At any point, the supply line 66 For example, with a water pipe in communicative connection, so that in the containers 68a . 68b . 68c and 68d stored active ingredients can be stored as a concentrate and diluted with water to a washing liquid.

With regard to the nature of the usable active ingredients for the containers of the assembly 67 The considerations made above on the other embodiments of washing machines and cleaning devices apply analogously.

Each container 68a . 68b . 68c . 68d is a separate RFID element 70a . 70b . 70c . 70d associated, which contains information about the active ingredient contained in the respective container. If required, the RFID element can also be replaced by another suitable element carrying the corresponding information. The detection device 71 , the 9 merely indicates, the information can capture. About a connection, not shown, the information from the detection device 71 as in the previously described embodiments, to the control unit 73 be transmitted. This can be the metering devices 16 in the desired way.

All disclosed features are each essential to the invention in each case essential to the invention. As far as features described only with reference to a specific embodiment are clear to the skilled person that this is only for the purpose of avoidance of repetitions happens and the characteristics in same or analogous Way with the rest embodiments available.

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Contraption ( 80 ) for washing and / or cleaning of objects, such. As textiles, with the aid of several einzeldosierbaren drugs such as enzymes and / or surfactants, wherein the respective active ingredient separately in a container ( 15a . 15b . 15c . 15d . 15e . 15f . 15g . 15h . 23a . 23b . 23c . 23d . 23e . 32a . 32b . 32c . 56a . 56b . 56c ) and is removable therefrom, and wherein the container at a coupling point ( 72 ) of the device is releasably attachable, characterized in that on the container an element ( 70a . 70b . 70c . 70d . 70e . 70f . 70g . 70h ) containing direct or indirect information about the active substance in the container, and in that a device ( 71 ) is arranged, with which this information is detectable. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that on the device one with the device ( 71 ) related control unit ( 73 ) which can take into account the acquired information. Device according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized that acquisition of the information is automatic or automated he follows. Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the element ( 70 ) has a mechanical coding with a counter-coding at the coupling point ( 72 ) cooperates. Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the information from the element ( 70 ) by optical and / or electromagnetic means and / or electronically to the device ( 71 ) is transferable. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the element is an electronic and / or electromagnetic memory for receiving the information. Apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that the memory electronically or optically or electromagnetically by the detection device ( 71 ) is readable. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the element ( 70 ) is an RFID element or another transponder. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device ( 80 ) as a washing machine ( 10 . 20 . 30 ), in particular for use in the commercial sector, is formed. Apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that the washing machine ( 10 . 20 . 30 ) a receiving chamber ( 11 ) for items to be cleaned and a program selector switch ( 12 ), which selects a suitable washing program or is automatically selected to suit the type of soiling of the objects and / or to adapt to the nature or condition of the objects. Apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that the receiving chamber in a switchable, communicative connection with a plurality of containers ( 15a . 15b . 15c . 15d . 15e . 15f . 15g . 15h ), wherein in the containers different active ingredients (E ₁ , E ₂ , E ₃ , E ₄ , T ₁ , T ₂ , K) are arranged for mixing a detergent, and wherein by selecting a program on the program selector dosing ( 16 ) are responsive, which are assigned to the different containers and / or the different active ingredients to assemble a matched to the nature or nature of the objects and / or on the type of pollution detergent from the active ingredients and forward the receiving chamber. Device according to claim 11 and 2, characterized in that the control device ( 73 ) is assigned to the program selector switch. Device according to one of claims 10 to 12, characterized in that several active substances of the receiving chamber ( 11 ) can be supplied successively or simultaneously. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the active ingredients (E ₁ , E ₂ , E ₃ , E ₄ , T ₁ , T ₂ , K) are arranged as concentrates in the containers. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in a first container ( 15a ) as active ingredient a first enzyme (E ₁ ) and in a second container ( 15b ) as active ingredient a second enzyme (E ₂ ) is arranged. Device according to claim 15, characterized in that the first enzyme (E ₁ ) and / or the second enzyme (E ₂ ) is taken from the following group of enzymes "proteases, amylases, lipases, cellulases". Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least three containers ( 15a . 15b . 15c ) are provided with different enzymes (E ₁ , E ₂ , E ₃ ). Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least four or more containers ( 15a . 15b . 15c . 15d ) are provided with different enzymes (E ₁ , E ₂ , E ₃ , E ₄ ). Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in a first container ( 15e ) as active ingredient a first type of surfactant (T ₁ ) and in a second container ( 15f ) As active ingredient, a second Tensidart (T ₂ ) is arranged. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that at least three containers with different Tensidarten are provided. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in each case a separate container ( 15g ) is provided for a complexing agent (K) and / or for a solvent and / or for a disinfectant. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that several containers are provided and each container own element with information about the respective material assigned. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a plurality of containers are combined to form a structural unit, and that the structural unit is an element ( 70 ) is associated with information about multiple drugs. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device ( 80 ) in the manner of a conventional commercial textile washing machine ( 10 ) is trained. Device according to one of the preceding claims, insofar as this is not dependent on claim 9 or claim 24, characterized in that the device ( 80 ) as a cleaning device ( 39 ) for commercial and / or industrial applications, in particular for cleaning metallic objects ( 42 ), such as profiles, pipes, spring elements or the. Like. Of Befettungsmittelresten is formed, comprising a receiving basin ( 40 ) for the objects to be cleaned, in switchable, communicative connection with a plurality of containers ( 48a . 48b . 48c . 48d ), wherein in the containers different active substances are arranged individually, which are used for mixing a detergent composed of the active ingredients ( 41 ) are individually metered. Device according to claim 25, characterized in that that the active ingredients are arranged as concentrates in the containers. Device according to one of claims 25 or 26, characterized that at least one separate container is provided, in which a concentrate of an enzyme or an enzyme mixture is arranged is. Device according to one of claims 25 to 27, characterized that at least one separate container is provided, in which a concentrate of a surfactant or surfactant mixture is. Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the device ( 80 ) as a washing machine ( 20 ), is designed in the manner of a household washing machine, comprising a receiving chamber ( 11 ) for items to be cleaned and a program selector switch ( 12 ), with which a suitable washing program can be selected in adaptation to the type of soiling of the objects and / or in adaptation to the type or nature of the objects, wherein the receiving chamber in switchable, communicative connection with a plurality of containers ( 23a . 23b . 23c . 23d . 23e ), wherein in the containers different active ingredients (B, E, T) are arranged for mixing a detergent, and wherein by selecting a program on the program selector switch dosing ( 16 ) are responsive, which are assigned to the different containers and / or the different active ingredients to assemble a matched to the nature or nature of the objects and / or on the type of pollution detergent from the active ingredients and forward the receiving chamber. Device according to claim 29, characterized in that that several active substances of the receiving chamber simultaneously zuleitbar are. Device according to claim 29, characterized in that that several active substances of the receiving chamber successively zuleitbar are. Device according to one of claims 29 to 31, characterized in that at least one separate container ( 23b ) is provided, in which a concentrate (E) of an enzyme or an enzyme mixture is arranged. Device according to one of claims 29 to 32, characterized in that at least one separate container ( 23c ) is provided, in which a concentrate (T) of a surfactant or a surfactant mixture is arranged. Device according to one of claims 29 to 33, characterized in that at least one separate container ( 23c ) is provided, in which a concentrate (T) of a mixture of a surfactant or a surfactant mixture is arranged together with a complexing agent. Device according to one of claims 29 to 34, characterized in that at least one separate container ( 23c ) is provided, in which a concentrate of a surfactant or a surfactant mixture is arranged together with a complexing agent and / or with a corrosion inhibitor and / or with a softener. Device according to one of claims 29 to 35, characterized in that at least one separate container ( 23a ) is provided, in which a bleaching agent (B) is arranged. Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the device ( 80 ) like a household washing machine ( 20 . 30 ), comprising a receiving chamber ( 11 ) for items to be cleaned and a program selector switch ( 12 ), with which a suitable washing program can be selected in adaptation to the type of soiling of the objects and / or in adaptation to the type or nature of the objects, wherein the receiving chamber in switchable, communicative connection with a plurality of containers ( 23a . 23b . 23c . 23d . 23e ), wherein in the containers different active ingredients (B, E, T) are arranged, and wherein by selecting a program via the program selector switch dosing ( 16 ) are responsive, which are assigned to the different containers and / or the different active ingredients in order to Adapting to the nature or nature of the objects and / or to the type of contamination, the active ingredients successively supply the receiving chamber, wherein different active ingredients have different pH values and / or ensure a sequence of different pH values and / or different pH values within the receiving chamber are exposed during a wash program. Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the device as a washing machine ( 30 ), like a household washing machine ( 20 . 30 ), comprising a receiving chamber ( 11 ) for the objects to be cleaned and a program selector switch ( 12 ), with which a suitable washing program can be selected in accordance with the type of soiling of the objects and / or in adaptation to the type or the condition of the objects, wherein a plurality of containers ( 32a . 32b . 32c ) is provided, in which different active ingredients (B, E, T) can be arranged for mixing a detergent, wherein by selecting a program on the program selector dosing ( 16 ) are responsive, which are assigned to the different containers and / or the different active ingredients to assemble a matched to the nature or nature of the objects and / or the type of pollution detergent from the active ingredients and the receiving chamber zuleiteiten, the containers directly to the washing machine are mounted. Device according to claim 38, characterized in that the containers ( 32a . 32b . 32c ) are releasably attachable to the washing machine. Apparatus according to claim 38 or 39, characterized in that the containers ( 32a . 32b . 32c ) are individually releasably attachable to the washing machine. Device according to one of Claims 38 to 40, characterized that the containers individually refillable are. Device according to one of claims 38 to 31, characterized in that a plurality of containers to form a structural unit ( 31 ) are summarized. Device according to claim 42, characterized in that the element ( 70 ) on the unit ( 31 ) is arranged. Apparatus according to claim 43, characterized in that the structural unit ( 31 ) is releasably attachable to the washing machine. Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the device as a washing machine ( 20 . 30 ), comprising a receiving chamber ( 11 ) for items to be cleaned and a program selector switch ( 12 ), with which a suitable washing program can be selected in adaptation to the type of soiling of the objects and / or in adaptation to the type or nature of the objects, wherein the receiving chamber in switchable, communicative connection with a plurality of containers ( 23a . 23b . 23c . 23d . 23e ), wherein in the containers different active substances (B, E, T) are arranged, and wherein by selecting a program via the program selector switch dosing ( 16 ) are responsive, which are assigned to the different containers and / or the different active ingredients in order to adapt the active ingredients in succession to the receiving chamber in adaptation to the nature or nature of the objects and / or on the type of contamination, wherein different active ingredients have different pH values and / or provide a sequence of different pH values and / or different pH levels within the receiving chamber during a wash program. Device according to claim 45, characterized in that that at the washing machine a separate from the receiving chamber container is arranged for mixing the active ingredients. Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the device as a dishwasher ( 50 ) is designed for cleaning dishes and cutlery, wherein a container ( 56c ) is provided for a liquid detergent (R), which has a volume for receiving a detergent dose for a plurality of rinses, and that a dosing device ( 16 ) is provided, which performs a dosage of the detergent according to a selected washing program. Apparatus according to claim 47, characterized in that the container ( 56c ) is releasably attachable to the dishwasher. Apparatus according to claim 47 or 48, characterized in that the container ( 56c ) is designed as a cartridge. Device according to one of claims 47 to 49, characterized in that a separate container ( 56a ) for rinse aid (K) and another separate container ( 56b ) are provided for dishwasher salt (S), and that these containers are also designed like a cartridge and detachably fastened to the dishwasher. Contraption ( 50 ) for cleaning dishes and cutlery according to one of claims 45 to 50, characterized in that a plurality of containers ( 56a . 56b . 56c ) are provided for different active ingredients of a cleaning agent, such as enzymes, surfactants, or the like, wherein metering devices are provided with which the active ingredients can be metered individually according to a selected washing program. Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the device as a cleaning device ( 60 ) is designed for vehicles, in particular in the manner of a car wash, comprising means, such as nozzles od. Like., For applying a detergent-containing liquid or a cleaning liquid on the vehicle outer surface, wherein the devices in a switchable, communicative connection with a plurality of containers stand, wherein in the containers different active ingredients are arranged individually, which is used for mixing a detergent or cleaning agent composed of the active ingredients ( 41 ) can be metered individually and / or successively supplied by the devices of the vehicle outer surface. Device according to the preamble of the claim 1, characterized in that in a first container the Enzyme protease and in another container another enzyme or an enzyme mixture is housed. Device according to claim 53, characterized in that that the protease is in oil or dissolved in alcohol or together with oil or alcohol in the container is housed. Container ( 15a . 15b . 15c . 15d . 15e . 15f . 15g . 15h . 23a . 23b . 23c . 23d . 23e . 32a . 32b . 32c . 56a . 56b . 56c ) for the accommodation and transport of active substances for the purpose of cleaning objects in a device provided for this purpose, characterized in that an element (on the container) 70a . 70b . 70c . 70d . 70e . 70f . 70g . 70h ), which comprises direct or indirect information about the active ingredient disposed in the container. Container according to claim 55, characterized in that the container at a coupling point ( 72 ) of the device is fastened. container according to claim 55 or 56, characterized in that the element an RFID chip is. container for the accommodation and transport of active substances for the purpose of Cleaning of objects in one for that provided device, wherein the container releasably attachable to the device is, characterized in that housed in the container, the enzyme protease is. container according to claim 58, characterized in that in the container no further enzymes are arranged. container according to claim 58 or 59, characterized in that the protease in oil or dissolved in alcohol or together with oil or alcohol in the container is housed.