EP0625329B1 - Cleaning device - Google Patents

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EP0625329B1
EP0625329B1 EP94107358A EP94107358A EP0625329B1 EP 0625329 B1 EP0625329 B1 EP 0625329B1 EP 94107358 A EP94107358 A EP 94107358A EP 94107358 A EP94107358 A EP 94107358A EP 0625329 B1 EP0625329 B1 EP 0625329B1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47LDOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L13/00Implements for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
    • A47L13/10Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing
    • A47L13/12Implements with several different treating devices
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47LDOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A47L1/08Hand implements with provision for supplying liquids, e.g. cleaning agents

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

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Reinigungsgerät nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1, wie es zum Beispiel aus der US-A-4,312,093 bekannt ist.The invention relates to a cleaning device according to the preamble of claim 1, as is known for example from US-A-4,312,093.

Dieses Reinigungsgerät ist für eine vereinfachte und zugleich sichere Befestigung des eine Flüssigkeit aufnehmenden Elementes an der Haltevorrichtung und für eine leichte und schnelle Ersetzung des die Flüssigkeit aufnehmenden Elementes durch ein anderes oder für eine Entfernung insgesamt infolge der Ausgestaltung der Haltevorrichtung nicht geeignet. Einerseits wird das eine Flüssigkeit aufnehmende Element an der Haltevorrichtung mittels eines Klettbandes lösbar befestigt. Jedoch ist die Befestigung des die Flüssigkeit aufnehmenden Elementes durch ein solches Klettband beschränkt, so daß der Verlust des die Flüssigkeit aufnehmenden Elementes aufgrund von auftretenden Reibungskräften, d.h. zum Beispiel beim Wischen eines Gegenstandes mit einer rauhen Oberfläche, sehr wahrscheinlich ist. Darüber hinaus ist die Befestigung des die Flüssigkeit aufnehmenden Elementes an der Haltevorrichtung aufgrund der Anwesenheit von Nässe sehr beschränkt. Insoweit ist eine sichere Befestigung nicht möglich. Andererseits wird das die Flüssigkeit aufnehmende Element an der Haltevorrichtung mittels Reißverschlüssen, Schrauben, Druckknöpfen etc. gesichert. Solche Ausbildungen rufen jedoch eine erschwerte Entfernung des die Flüssigkeit aufnehmenden Elementes im Fall des Ersetzens von dem Element durch ein anderes hervor. Weiterhin kann das die Flüssigkeit aufnehmende Element dieses bekannten Reinigungsgerätes nicht umgedreht werden, um den inneren Bereich des die Flüssigkeit aufnehmenden Elementes, d.h. den bisher nicht verwendeten Bereich, welcher dem Grundkörper zugewandt ist, in Kontakt mit dem Gegenstand zu bringen. This cleaning device is for a simplified and at the same time secure attachment of a liquid receiving element on the holding device and for a easy and quick replacement of the liquid absorbing Element by another or for a total distance not suitable due to the design of the holding device. On the one hand, the liquid-absorbing element on the Holding device releasably attached by means of a Velcro tape. However, the attachment is the one that absorbs the liquid Element limited by such a Velcro, so that the Loss of the fluid absorbing element due to occurring frictional forces, i.e. for example when wiping an object with a rough surface, very likely is. In addition, the attachment of the liquid receiving element on the holding device due to Presence of moisture very limited. To that extent is a safe one Attachment not possible. On the other hand, it becomes the liquid receiving element on the holding device by means of zippers, Secured screws, snaps, etc. Such training however call a difficult removal of the liquid receiving element in the event of replacement of the element through another. This can also be the liquid not receiving element of this known cleaning device be turned over to the inner area of the liquid receiving element, i.e. the area not previously used, which faces the base body, in contact with the Bring item.

Ausgehend von diesem Stand der Technik liegt der Erfindung nun die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Reinigungsgerät gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 zur Verfügung zu stellen, das in seiner Ausgestaltung besonders einfach und ausgesprochen kompakt ist, das in seiner Handhabung besonders zuverlässig und zugleich einfach ist und das eine schnelle Befestigung eines eine Flüssigkeit aufnehmenden Elementes an einem Grundkörper und/oder ein Ersetzen und/oder ein Umdrehen des die Flüssigkeit aufnehmenden Elementes gestattet.The invention now lies on the basis of this prior art the task of a cleaning device according to the preamble of claim 1 available, in its embodiment is particularly simple and extremely compact its handling is particularly reliable and simple at the same time and that a quick attachment of a liquid-absorbing Element on a base body and / or a replacement and / or turning the liquid-absorbing element allowed.

Diese Aufgabe wir auf überraschend einfache Weise durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.We accomplish this task in a surprisingly simple way characterizing features of claim 1 solved.

Aufgrund der erfindungsgemäßen Ausgestaltung der Haltevorrichtung, die im Querschnitt etwa U-förmig ausgebildet ist und einen sich im wesentlichen hin zu dem Abstreifelement erstreckenden, gebogenen Abschnitt aufweist, an welchem das die Flüssigkeit aufnehmende Element aufnehmbar ist, wird ein Reinigungsgerät erhalten, das insbesondere einfach im Aufbau und zugleich sehr kompakt ausgebildet ist. Nicht zuletzt aufgrund dessen, ist das Reinigungsgerät gemäß der Erfindung ausgesprochen zuverlässig und einfach in seiner Handhabung. Weiterhin ist das Reinigungsgerät nach der Erfindung geeignet, das die Flüssigkeit aufnehmende Element an dem Grundkörper in einer sehr schnellen und zudem genauen Weise zu befestigen. Zusätzlich kann sich das die Flüssigkeit aufnehmende Element nicht selbsttätig von dem gebogenen Abschnitt während der Handhabung des Reinigungsgerätes insgesamt wegen seiner besonderen Ausgestaltung und Form lösen. Auch läßt sich ein Ersetzen und/oder Umdrehen des die Flüssigkeit aufnehmenden Elementes, welche abgenutzt oder verschmutzt ist, auf einfache Weise erreichen.Due to the design of the holding device according to the invention, which is approximately U-shaped in cross section and one extending essentially towards the stripping element, bent portion, at which the liquid receiving element is recordable, becomes a cleaning device get that especially simple in structure and at the same time very is compact. Not least because of that, it is Cleaning device according to the invention extremely reliable and easy to use. Furthermore, the cleaning device suitable according to the invention that the liquid absorbing Element on the body in a very fast and also to attach exact way. In addition, the Liquid-absorbing element does not move automatically from the curved Section during the handling of the cleaning device solve overall because of its special design and shape. It is also possible to replace and / or turn the liquid receiving element which is worn or dirty is easy to achieve.

Besonders vorteilhafte konstruktive Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Ansprüchen 2 bis 13 beschrieben. Particularly advantageous constructive embodiments of the invention are described in claims 2 to 13.

Dabei kann das Reinigungsgerät so gehalten werden, daß sowohl das Abstreifelement als auch das die Feuchtigkeit aufnehmende Element mit dem Gegenstand in Kontakt gebracht werden. Wird der Gegenstand in dieser Stellung abgezogen, wobei das Reinigungsgerät so gehalten wird, daß das die Feuchtigkeit aufnehmende Element in Abziehrichtung vor dem Abstreifelement liegt, so wird die abgezogene Feuchtigkeit von dem Feuchtigkeit aufnehmenden Element aufgenommen und kann nicht auf den Boden tropfen oder andersartige Verschmutzungen hervorrufen.The cleaning device can be held so that both the stripping element as well as the moisture-absorbing element Element can be brought into contact with the object. Becomes the item is subtracted in this position, the Cleaning device is held so that the moisture receiving element in the pulling direction in front of the stripping element is, the moisture removed from the Moisture absorbing element is absorbed and cannot drip on the floor or other dirt cause.

In der einfachsten Ausführungsform wird eine Änderung der Neigung des Grundkörpers erreicht, indem das Reinigungsgerät mit der Handhabe einfach in einem anderen Winkel gehalten wird.In the simplest embodiment, a change in the Inclination of the body is achieved by the cleaning device simply held at a different angle with the handle becomes.

Eine Änderung der Neigung des Grundkörpers kann jedoch auch über eine Mechanik vorgenommen werden, die den Grundkörper kippt, was den Vorteil hat, daß die Person, die das Reinigungsgerät bedient, ihren Griff bzw. ihre Haltung nicht zu ändern braucht. Die Mechanik kann aus einer federbelasteten Waage bestehen, die den Grundkörper trägt und mittels der Feder jeweils in der gewünschten Endposition gehalten wird. Die Waage kann durch einen entsprechenden Druck des Reinigungsgerätes an dem zu reinigenden Gegenstand zum Umschnappen von einer Endposition in die andere gebracht werden. In einer alternativen Ausführungsform kann die Waage auch durch einen Seilzug oder ein Gestänge von der Bedienperson betätigt werden.A change in the inclination of the base body can also be made via a mechanism that the main body tilts, which has the advantage that the person who Cleaner operated, their handle or their posture not needs to change. The mechanics can be from one spring-loaded scales exist, which carries the body and by means of the spring in the desired end position is held. The scale can be replaced by an appropriate one Pressure of the cleaning device on the object to be cleaned brought to snap from one end position to the other will. In an alternative embodiment, the scale also by a cable or a linkage from the Operator are operated.

Ein variabler Neigungswinkel der Grundplatte kann auch dadurch erzielt werden, daß die Grundplatte gelenkig an der Handhabe befestigt ist und mittels eines Gestänges oder eines Seilzuges, eventuell federunterstützt, verschwenkbar ist. A variable angle of inclination of the base plate can also can be achieved in that the base plate articulated on the Handle is attached and by means of a linkage or one Cable, possibly spring-supported, is pivotable.

Das erfindungsgemäße Reinigungsgerät kann ohne Umrüstung auch nur zum Befeuchten oder nur zum Abstreifen von Flüssigkeit verwendet werden. Das erfindungsgemäße Reinigungsgerät ist daher sehr universell verwendbar. Die Reinigung von Gegenständen kann mit diesem Reinigungsgerät einfach und schnell durchgeführt werden.The cleaning device according to the invention can also without retrofitting only for moistening or only for wiping off liquid be used. The cleaning device according to the invention is therefore very universally applicable. The cleaning of objects can can be carried out easily and quickly with this cleaning device.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist das die Feuchtigkeit aufnehmende Element auf einfache Weise vom Reinigungsgerät abnehmbar, so daß das Reinigungsgerät als reines Abziehgerät verwendet werden kann. Bei dieser Ausführungsform kann das die Feuchtigkeit aufnehmende Element leicht ausgewaschen oder erneuert werden. Dabei kann das die Feuchtigkeit aufnehmende Element so beschaffen sein, daß es zwei Seiten aufweist, wovon nur eine Seite nach außen zur Benutzung zur Verfügung steht. Ist diese Seite verschmutzt oder verbraucht, kann das Element leicht umgedreht werden, so daß die noch unbenutzte Seite zur Verfügung steht.According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention the moisture absorbing element in a simple manner removable from the cleaning device, so that the cleaning device as a pure puller can be used. In this embodiment, it can the moisture absorbing element is easily washed out or to be renewed. The moisture absorbing can Be designed so that it has two sides, only one side of which is available for use stands. If this page is dirty or used, it can Element can be turned over slightly so that the still unused Page is available.

Gemäß einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist das Abstreifelement so beschaffen, daß auf beiden Seiten des Abstreifelementes eine Abstreifkante zur Verfügung steht.According to a development of the invention Obtain scraper element so that on both sides of the Scraper element a scraper edge is available.

Das Abstreifelement kann eine einfache Gummilippe sein, es kann jedoch auch einen V-förmigen Querschnitt aufweisen. Weist das Element einen rechteckigen Querschnitt auf, so kann es vorteilhaft über vier scharfe Kanten verfügen, die zum Abstreifen von Feuchtigkeit geeignet sind. Dabei sitzt das Abstreifelement in einem Halter, so daß nur die zwei äußeren Kanten zur Verfügung stehen. Sind diese Kanten verschlissen, kann das Abstreifelement umgedreht werden, so daß es mit den verschlissenen Kanten im Halter sitzt und die zwei ungebrauchten Kanten zum Abziehen der Feuchtigkeit zur Verfügung stehen. Zum leichteren Austausch des Abstreifelementes kann es möglich sein, dieses mitsamt dem Halter auszutauschen.The stripping element can be a simple rubber lip, it can also have a V-shaped cross section. If the element has a rectangular cross-section, it can it advantageously have four sharp edges that are used for Wipe off moisture. It sits there Scraper element in a holder so that only the two outer ones Edges are available. If these edges are worn out, can the scraper element be turned over so that it with the worn edges in the holder and the two unused edges to remove moisture To be available. For easier exchange of the Scraper element, it may be possible to do this together with the Exchange the holder.

Als flüssigkeitsaufnehmendes Element kann ein Schwamm eingesetzt werden; besonders vorteilhaft ist jedoch ein Wischtuch. Das Wischtuch wird an einem Halter gehaltert. Der vorteilhafterweise so gestaltet ist, daß er auf beiden Seiten mit dem Wischtuch versehen ist, wobei das Wischtuch so gestaltet ist, daß es einfach auch umgekehrt auf den Halter aufgespannt werden kann. Durch diese Gestaltung ist es möglich, bei Verschleiß oder Verschmutzung des äußeren Teiles des Wischtuches durch Umdrehen des Wischtuches den unverbrauchten inneren Bereich des Wischtuches zum Einsatz zubringen.A sponge can be used as the liquid absorbing element be used; however, a is particularly advantageous Wipe. The wipe is held on a holder. Of the is advantageously designed so that it is on both sides is provided with the wipe, the wipe so is designed that it is simply the other way around on the holder can be spanned. With this design, it is possible if the outer part is worn or dirty of the wipe by turning the wipe over unused inner area of the wipe bring to.

Selbstverständlich ist es auch möglich den Halter so auszuführen, daß der Halter mitsamt dem Wischtuch umgedreht werden kann, um die unverbrauchte innenliegende Seite des Wischtuches nach außen zu bringen.Of course it is also possible to use the holder carry out that the holder together with the wipe turned over can be to the unused inner side of the Bring the wipe to the outside.

Das Wischtuch kann mit einem festen Grundgewebe versehen sein und einen im wesentlichen V-förmigen Querschnitt aufweisen. Dabei können die Enden des Wischtuches nach innen gebogen sein, so daß keine Kanten vorstehen, die zu einer übermäßigen Abnutzung des Wischtuches in diesem Bereich führen. The wipe can be provided with a solid base fabric and have a substantially V-shaped cross section. The ends of the wipe can be bent inwards be so that no edges protrude that lead to excessive Wear the wipe in this area.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist das Reinigungsgerät mehr teilig ausgebildet Bei den mehrteiligen Ausführungsformen ist es vorteilhaft, wenn alle Teile des Gerätes mit einem Befestigungselement zusammengehalten werden, wodurch die Montage des Gerätes wesentlich vereinfacht wird.In a preferred embodiment, the cleaning device trained more parts Both multi-part embodiments, it is advantageous if all Parts of the device with a fastening element are held together, thereby assembling the device is significantly simplified.

Die Erfindung wird nach folgend anhand eines Ausführungsbeispieles naher erläutert.The invention is based on the following using an exemplary embodiment explained in more detail.

Figur 1 zeigt eine Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Reinigungsgerätes von schräg vorne.Figure 1 shows an embodiment of a cleaning device according to the invention obliquely from the front.

Figur 2 zeigt die Ausführungsform im Querschnitt.Figure 2 shows the embodiment in cross section.

Figur 3 zeigt schematisch die wesentlichen Teile der Ausführungsform nach den Figuren 1 und 2.Figure 3 shows schematically the essential parts of the Embodiment according to FIGS. 1 and 2.

Figur 4 zeigt das die Flüssigkeit aufnehmende Element und das Abstreifelement der Ausführungsform nach den Figuren 1 bis 3. Figure 4 shows the liquid absorbing element and the Scraper element of the embodiment according to FIGS. 1 to 3.

In Figur 1 ist ein Grundkörper 1 in der Mitte aufgebrochen dargestellt. An dem Grundkörper 1 ist mittels einer Schraube 2 eine Handhabe 4 in Form eines Griffes befestigt. Der Griff 4 ist auch zur Aufnahme eines Stieles geeignet. Am vordersten Ende des Reinigungsgerätes ist ein Abstreifelement 6 in Form eines Gummilippe angeordnet. Auf der Unterseite des Reinigungsgerätes ist ein auf einer Haltevorrichtung 8 als Flüssigkeit aufnehmendes Element 9 in Form eines Wischtuches vorgesehen.In Figure 1, a base body 1 is broken open in the middle shown. On the base body 1 is by means of a Screw 2 attached a handle 4 in the form of a handle. The handle 4 is also suitable for holding a stem. At the forefront A scraper element 6 is the end of the cleaning device arranged in the form of a rubber lip. On the bottom of the cleaning device is a on a holding device 8 as a liquid-absorbing element 9 provided in the form of a wipe.

Die Anordnung der einzelnen Elemente ist sehr gut aus Figur 2 zu entnehmen. Mittels der Schraube 2 wird die Haltevorrichtung 8 und ein Klemmteil 3 an dem Grundkörper 1 befestigt. Dabei ist das Klemmteil 3 zwischen der Haltevorrichtung 8 und dem Grundkörper 1 eingeklemmt. Das Klemmteil 3 besteht aus einem gebogenen Metallteil. Im vorderen Bereich weisen das Klemmteil 3 und die Haltevorrichtung 8 jeweils Rücksprünge 5a, 5b auf, die zusammen eine Nut 5 bilden, in die ein hinteres verdicktes Ende des Abstreifelementes 6 eingeklemmt wird. Das Abstreifelement 6 und das Wischtuch 9 sind derart angeordnet, daß eine Fensterscheibe 14 so abgezogen werden kann, daß die abgezogene Feuchtigkeit gleich mit dem Wischtuch 9 aufgenommen wird.The arrangement of the individual elements can be seen very well from FIG remove. By means of the screw 2, the holding device 8 and a clamping part 3 attached to the base body 1. It is Clamping part 3 clamped between the holding device 8 and the base body 1. The clamping part 3 consists of a bent metal part. in the front area have the clamping part 3 and the holding device 8 each have recesses 5a, 5b, which together form a groove 5 form into which a rear thickened end of the Scraper element 6 is clamped. The stripping element 6 and the wipe 9 are arranged such that a Window pane 14 can be deducted so that the removed moisture immediately with the wipe 9 is recorded.

Der Grundkörper 1, das Klemmteil 3 und die Haltevorrichtung 8 sind in Figur 3 einzeln dargestellt. Die Haltevorrichtung 8 weist einen gebogenen Abschnitt 8a auf, auf den das Wischtuch 9, wie aus Figur 2 zu sehen, aufgesteckt wird. Das dargestellte Klemmteil 3 ist entgegen der Kontur des Grundkörpers 1 gebogen. Wird das elastische Klemmteil 3 mittels der Schraube 2 in die Kontur des Grundkörpers 1 gezogen, so wird eine gewisse Federspannung erzeugt, die einerseits die Nut 5 zusammendrückt und so eine sichere Halterung des Abstreifelementes 6 gewährleistet und andererseits verhindert, daß sich die Schraube 2 leicht losdrehen kann, da die gesamte Verschraubung unter Federdruck steht. Die Schraube 2 weist einen Gewindeabschnitt 2b auf, der von unten durch die Haltevorrichtung 8, das Klemmteil 3 und den Grundkörper 1 gesteckt wird. Auf das aus dem Grundkörper 1 herausragende Stück des Gewindeabschnitts 2b wird eine leicht von Hand drehbare Gewindemutter 2a aufgeschraubt. Es ist jedoch auch möglich ein Klemmteil 3 zu verwenden, das der Kontur des Grundkörpers 1 angepaßt ist. Weisen das Klemmteil 3 und die Haltevorrichtung 8 eine ausreichende Festigkeit auf, kann auch ohne Verspannung der Teile das Abstreifelement 6 gut geklemmt und das Reinigungsgerät fest verschraubt werden.The base body 1, the clamping part 3 and the holding device 8 are in Figure 3 shown individually. The holding device 8 has one bent section 8a on which the wipe 9, as from Figure 2 can be seen, is attached. The illustrated Clamping part 3 is against the contour of the base body 1 bent. Is the elastic clamping part 3 by means of Screw 2 drawn into the contour of the base body 1, so a certain spring tension is generated, which on the one hand the Nut 5 squeezes and so a secure mounting of the Stripping element 6 guaranteed and on the other hand prevents screw 2 from loosening easily can, since the entire screw connection is under spring pressure. The screw 2 has a threaded portion 2b which from below through the holding device 8, the clamping part 3 and the Basic body 1 is inserted. From the base body 1 protruding piece of the threaded portion 2b becomes easy hand-screwed screw nut 2a screwed on. It is however, it is also possible to use a clamping part 3, which the Contour of the base body 1 is adapted. Assign the clamping part 3 and the holding device 8 have sufficient strength the stripping element 6 is good even without tensioning the parts clamped and the cleaning device screwed tight.

In Figur 4 ist das V-förmige Wischtuch 9 und das Abstreifelement 6 einzeln dargestellt. Wie deutlich zu sehen, verfügt das Wischtuch 9 über nach innen gebogene Endabschnitte. Durch diese Biegung werden, wie gut Figur 2 zu entnehmen, scharfe Kanten vermieden, die zu einer schnellen Abnützung des Wischtuches 9 führen würden und zudem unter Umständen den zu reinigenden Gegenstand 14 beschädigen könnten. Das verwendete Wischtuch 9 besteht aus einem relativ festen Grundgewebe, das die eigentlichen Wischborsten trägt.In Figure 4, the V-shaped wipe 9 and that Scraper element 6 shown individually. How to see clearly the wipe 9 has inwardly curved End sections. By this bend, figure 2 becomes as good remove sharp edges avoided, which leads to a quick Wear of the wipe 9 would lead and also under Circumstances could damage the object 14 to be cleaned. The wipe 9 used consists of a relatively solid Base fabric that carries the actual wiping bristles.

Wie gut aus Figur 2 zu sehen, wird das V-förmige Wischtuch 9 über den gebogenenen Abschnitt 8a der Haltevorrichtung 8 aufgezogen. Zur besseren Fixierung des Wischtuches 9 an der Haltevorrichtung 8 sind bei dem dargestellten Wischtuch 9 die Enden über eine Vernähung an den jeweiligen mittleren Bereichen des Wischtuches 9 fixiert und sind auch die Bereiche des Wischtuches 9, welche den gebogenen Abschnitt 8a der Haltevorrichtung 8 umhüllen, an den äußeren Stirnseiten auf diese Weise verbunden, so daß gewissermaßen eine Tasche entsteht, in der der gebogenene Abschnitt 8a der Haltevorrichtung 8 aufgenommen wird. Im montierten Zustand drückt der gebogene Abschnitt 8a der Haltevorrichtung 8 den äußeren Schenkel 9a des V-förmigen Wischtuches 9 nach außen, wie gut aus Figur 2 zu sehen, um sicherzustellen, daß sich das Wischtuch 9 gut vom Grundkörper 1 abhebt und einfach mit der zu wischenden Fläche 14 in Kontakt bringbar ist. Der innere Schenkel 9b des Wischtuches 9 wird durch die Haltevorrichtung 8 gut vor Verunreinigung geschützt, so daß dieses, falls der benutzte Teil des Wischtuches 9 verschmutzt oder verschlissen ist, einfach durch Umdrehen des Wischtuches 9, d.h. durch umgedrehtes Aufstecken des Wischtuches 9 auf die Haltevorrichtung 8, nach außen gebracht und benutzt werden kann.As can be seen clearly from FIG. 2, the V-shaped wipe 9 pulled over the curved section 8a of the holding device 8. For better fixation of the wipe 9 on the holding device 8 are at the wiping cloth 9 shown the ends via a stitching on the respective central areas of the wipe 9 fixed and are also the areas of the wipe 9, which the envelop the curved portion 8a of the holding device 8 to the outer end faces connected in this way, so that in a way a pocket is created in which the curved one Section 8a of the holding device 8 is added. In the assembled State, the bent portion 8a of the holding device presses 8 the outer leg 9a of the V-shaped wipe 9 after outside, as seen in Figure 2 to ensure that the wipe 9 stands out well from the base body 1 and simple can be brought into contact with the surface 14 to be wiped. Of the inner leg 9b of the wipe 9 is through the holding device 8 well protected from contamination so that this, if the used part of the wipe 9 dirty or worn is simply by turning the wipe 9 over, i.e. by the wiping cloth 9 is placed upside down on the holding device 8, can be brought outside and used.

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  1. Cleaning tool having a basic body (1) which comprises a handle (4), a holding device (8) for the reception of a liquid-absorbing element (9) for moistening an object to be wiped and a clamping portion (3) for holding the stripping element (6) for stripping an object to be dried (14) between the holding device (8) and the clamping portion (3), the handle device (4), the holding device (8) and the clamping portion (3) being tensioned together by means of a screw (2), characterized in that the holding device (8) providing a cross-section of approximately U-formed shape, the liquid-receiving element (9) being receivable by a section (8a) of the holding device pointing away from the basic body (1) and substantially extending towards the stripping element (6).
  2. Cleaning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that the section (8a) of the holding device (8) receives the element (9) on its inner side pointing towards the basic body (1) and its outer side pointing away from the basic body (1).
  3. Cleaning tool according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the element (9) receiving the liquid is in the form of a sponge oder a wiping cloth (9).
  4. Cleaning tool according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the sponge or the wiping cloth (9) provides a V-shaped cross-section and is mountable upon the section (8a) of the holding device (8).
  5. Cleaning tool according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the sponge oder the wiping cloth (9) is, optionally, mountable with the one or the other leg (9a, 9b) towards the basic body (1) upon the holding device (8).
  6. Cleaning tool according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the ends of the wiping cloth (9) are bent inwardly.
  7. Cleaning tool according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the ends of the wiping cloth (9) are stitched with the respective middle segment of the wiping cloth (9).
  8. Cleaning tool according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the regions of the wiping cloth (9) enclosing the section (8a) of the holding device are stitched to the outer end sides of the wiping cloth (9).
  9. Cleaning tool according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the holding device (8) is attachable to the basic body (1) in two different positions.
  10. Cleaning tool according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the basic body (1) can be pivoted with regard to the handle (4).
  11. Cleaning tool according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the basic body (1) is pivotable from a first spring-urged position into a second spring-urged position.
  12. Cleaning tool according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the stripping element (6) provides two rubber lips.
  13. Cleaning tool according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the stripping element (6) on both of its sides respectively provides an edge to be contacted with the object (14).
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