DE29621783U1 - Glass cleaning device, in particular for vehicles - Google Patents

Glass cleaning device, in particular for vehicles

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DE29621783U1
DE29621783U1 DE29621783U DE29621783U DE29621783U1 DE 29621783 U1 DE29621783 U1 DE 29621783U1 DE 29621783 U DE29621783 U DE 29621783U DE 29621783 U DE29621783 U DE 29621783U DE 29621783 U1 DE29621783 U1 DE 29621783U1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60S—SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60S1/00—Cleaning of vehicles
    • B60S1/02—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices
    • B60S1/54—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices using gas, e.g. hot air
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B17/00—Methods preventing fouling
    • B08B17/02—Preventing deposition of fouling or of dust
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B6/00—Cleaning by electrostatic means
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B7/00—Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass
    • B08B7/02—Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass by distortion, beating, or vibration of the surface to be cleaned
    • B08B7/026—Using sound waves
    • B08B7/028—Using ultrasounds
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60S—SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60S1/00—Cleaning of vehicles
    • B60S1/02—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60S—SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60S1/00—Cleaning of vehicles
    • B60S1/02—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices
    • B60S1/023—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices including defroster or demisting means
    • B60S1/026—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices including defroster or demisting means using electrical means

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BESCHREIBUNG H 685DESCRIPTION H 685

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Glasreinigungseinrichtung insbesondere für Fahrzeuge.The invention relates to a glass cleaning device, in particular for vehicles.

Bei Gläsern von Außenspiegeln, Front-, Seiten-, Heckscheiben sowie Scheinwerfergläsern ist die Verschmutzung der Glasoberflächen nach längerer Fahrt eine unangenehme, weil die Sichtverhältnisse beeinträchtigende Begleiterscheinung. Für Scheinwerfergläser hat man spezielle Wischer entwickelt, die mit Hilfe einer aus Düsen auf die Scheinwerfergläser gespritzten Reinigungsflüssigkeit die Scheinwerfergläser reinigen können. Für die anderen zahlreichen am Fahrzeug befindlichen Scheiben und Gläser besteht noch keine zufriedenstellende Reinigungsmöglichkeit..When it comes to the glass of exterior mirrors, front, side and rear windows as well as headlight lenses, the dirt on the glass surfaces after a long journey is an unpleasant side effect because it impairs visibility. Special wipers have been developed for headlight lenses that can clean the headlight lenses using a cleaning fluid sprayed onto the headlight lenses from nozzles. There is still no satisfactory cleaning option for the numerous other windows and lenses on the vehicle.

Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, Maßnahmen zu entwickeln, mit denen die Verschmutzung der genannten Gläser wirksam bekämpft werden kann.The invention is therefore based on the object of developing measures with which the soiling of the glasses mentioned can be effectively combated.

Zur Lösung ist erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen, daß an den die jeweilige Scheibe umgebenden Fahrzeugteilen wie etwa Spiegelgehäuse, Türrahmen oder dergleichen eine Ionisierungseinrichtung vorgesehen ist, die durch Abgabe ionisierender Strahlung in Richtung auf die Scheibenofberflache deren elektrostatische Aufladung bewirkt. Durch die Ionisierung des Spiegels oder des Glases bzw. der Fahrzeugscheiben wird durch die abstoßende Wirkung gleicher Ladungsträger ein Reinigungseffekt der Glasoberfläche erreicht. Lose anhaftende Schmutzpartikel werden vom Glas weggeschleudert. In bevorzugter Ausgestaltung derTo solve this problem, the invention provides that an ionization device is provided on the vehicle parts surrounding the respective window, such as mirror housings, door frames or the like, which causes the window surface to become electrostatically charged by emitting ionizing radiation in the direction of the window surface. By ionizing the mirror or the glass or the vehicle windows, a cleaning effect on the glass surface is achieved through the repulsive effect of the same charge carriers. Loosely adhering dirt particles are thrown away from the glass. In a preferred embodiment of the

Erfindung ist an den genannten Fahrzeugteilen ein Ultraschallgeber angeordnet, dessen Schallfeld auf die Glasscheibe gerichtet ist. Durch die gleichzeitige Beaufschlagung des Glases mit Ultraschall und Ionisierung wird ein besserer Reinigungseffekt erreicht. Ferner kann an den genannten Fahrzeugsteilen ein Druckluftauslaß vorgesehen sein, aus welchem in Richtung auf die Glasoberfläche Druckluft abgegeben ■werden kann. Dadurch wird ein noch besserer Reinigungseffekt vor allem bei stärkerer Verschmutzung und feuchter Glasoberfläche erreicht.According to the invention, an ultrasound generator is arranged on the vehicle parts mentioned, the sound field of which is directed at the glass pane. A better cleaning effect is achieved by simultaneously exposing the glass to ultrasound and ionization. Furthermore, a compressed air outlet can be provided on the vehicle parts mentioned, from which compressed air can be released towards the glass surface. This achieves an even better cleaning effect, especially when the glass surface is very dirty and damp.

In noch weiterer Ausbildung der Erfindung ist die Glasoberfläche mit einer Nanoteilchenbeschichtung, d.h. mit einer Beschichtung von Teilchen versehen, deren Größe im Nanometerbereich liegt. Die Beschichtung verringert die Adhäsionskräfte und vergrößert damit die Reinigungswirkung des Systems. In Kombination mit einer vorteilhafterweise vorgesehenen Glasheizung kann das System zur effektiven Defrostung der Gläser verwendet werden.In yet another embodiment of the invention, the glass surface is provided with a nanoparticle coating, i.e. with a coating of particles whose size is in the nanometer range. The coating reduces the adhesion forces and thus increases the cleaning effect of the system. In combination with a beneficially provided glass heater, the system can be used to effectively defrost the glass.

Die genannten Einrichtungen können zweckmäßig elektrisch aktiviert werden, wobei im Bereich des Fahrers geeignete Schalter vorgesehen sind. Dadurch wird die direkte und indirekte Sicht durch die Glasscheiben verbessert und damit das Unfallrisiko verringert. Insbesondere in der letztgenannten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist eine schnelle und •effektive Reinigung der Glasoberflächen auch während der Fahrt durch einfache Schalterbetätigung möglich. Die Automatisierung durch den Einsatz eines entsprechenden Sensors ist möglich.The devices mentioned can be conveniently activated electrically, with suitable switches being provided in the driver's area. This improves the direct and indirect view through the glass panes and thus reduces the risk of accidents. In particular, in the last-mentioned embodiment of the invention, a quick and effective cleaning of the glass surfaces is possible even while driving by simply operating a switch. Automation is possible by using an appropriate sensor.

So liegt es im Rahmen der Erfindung, einen die Lichtdurchlässigkeit des Glases erfassenden Sensor vorzusehen, der die elektrische Aktivierung der Ionisierungseinrichtung und/oder des Ultraschallgebers und/oder des Durchluftauslasses steuert.It is therefore within the scope of the invention to provide a sensor that detects the light transmittance of the glass, which controls the electrical activation of the ionization device and/or the ultrasound transmitter and/or the air outlet.

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ANSPRUCHE H 685CLAIMS H 685 1. Glasreinigungseinrichtung insbesondere für Fahrzeuge, gekennzeichnet durch eine Ionisierungseinrichtung, die an den das Glas umgebenden Rahmen- oder Fahrzeugteilen derart angeordnet ist, daß sie ionisierende Strahlung in Richtung auf die Glasoberfläche abgeben kann.1. Glass cleaning device, in particular for vehicles, characterized by an ionization device, which is arranged on the frame or vehicle parts surrounding the glass in such a way that it can emit ionizing radiation in the direction of the glass surface. 2. Einrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an den Rahmen- oder Fahrzeugteilen ein Ultraschallgeber derart angeordnet ist, daß das Glas mit Ultraschall beaufschlagt werden kann.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that an ultrasound generator is arranged on the frame or vehicle parts in such a way that the glass can be exposed to ultrasound. 3. Einrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an den Rahmen- oder Fahrzeugteilen mindestens ein Druckluftauslaß vorgesehen ist, aus welchem Druckluft in Richtung auf das Glas abgegeben werden kann.3. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that at least one compressed air outlet is provided on the frame or vehicle parts, from which compressed air can be discharged in the direction of the glass. 4. Einrichtung nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Glas mit einer Nanoteilchenbeschichtung, versehen ist.4. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the glass is provided with a nanoparticle coating. 5. Einrichtung nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Ionisierungseinrichtung und/oder der Ultraschallgeber und/oder der Druckluftauslaß elektrisch aktivierbar sind, wozu im Bereich des Fahrers angeordnete Schalter dienen.5. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the ionization device and/or the ultrasound transmitter and/or the compressed air outlet can be activated electrically, for which purpose switches arranged in the driver's area are used. 6. Einrichtung nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an dem Glas ein dessen Lichtdurchlässigkeit erfassender Sensor angeordnet ist, der die elektrische Aktivierung der Ionisie-6. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a sensor is arranged on the glass which detects its light transmission and which detects the electrical activation of the ionization rungseinrichtung und/oder des Ultraschallgebers und/oder des Druckluftauslasses steuert.device and/or the ultrasonic transmitter and/or the compressed air outlet. 7. Einrichtung nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Glas mit einer elektrischen Heizeinrichtung ausgerüstet ist.7. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the glass is equipped with an electric heating device.
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