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EP0647116B1
EP0647116B1 EP93909861A EP93909861A EP0647116B1 EP 0647116 B1 EP0647116 B1 EP 0647116B1 EP 93909861 A EP93909861 A EP 93909861A EP 93909861 A EP93909861 A EP 93909861A EP 0647116 B1 EP0647116 B1 EP 0647116B1
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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
    • A47L13/20Mops
    • A47L13/24Frames for mops; Mop heads
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25GHANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS
    • B25G3/00Attaching handles to the implements
    • B25G3/38Hinged, pivoted, swivelling, or folding joints

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  • the invention relates to floor cleaning devices with gimbal or semi-gimbal attachment of the handle to the actual cleaning, scouring or wiping device.
  • GB-PS 128 738 It is known (GB-PS 128 738), but only to provide a support for changing working positions.
  • the handle is articulated on one side of the cleaning device and is fixed in one of several positions, always at an acute angle to the device, for example for different tasks by the support. Due to the necessary arrangement of the handle joint and the support joint which is provided far apart from one another, pressure can only be exerted on the cleaning device at the handle joint. If the wipe is to be replaced, the structure can be placed on the floor, as in the prior art. The adjustment angle is also very small.
  • the invention has for its object to avoid the aforementioned problems and to let the device protrude freely in the room.
  • the operating personnel no longer need to bend down to the stick lying on the floor as before. Also no holding training provided outside of the cleaning device is required. It is sufficient to actuate the raised bracket, which is articulated on the base plate of the cleaning device, in such a way that it engages behind a projection, a screw, a pin or the like on the handle attachment and the handle then comes to rest against the retaining bracket.
  • the stem is essentially free, although its foot is gimbal, i.e. is articulated flexibly on the cleaning device for every conceivable degree of freedom.
  • the half-eye of the mounting bracket which can be articulated at the same location on the base plate of the cleaning device, simply falls into a horizontal groove of the handle, is pushed in or snaps into place .
  • the groove can also be designed as a slot or the like. In general, however, the groove will circulate.
  • the support bracket has a step, preferably on the side remote from the handle.
  • This appearance can have a molded plastic wad or, according to another embodiment, can simply consist of wire ends bent back against themselves.
  • the bracket is arranged on one side and the tread on the other side of these joints. If you step on the entrance, the bar goes up by itself, so the operating personnel do not have to bend down to use it.
  • the half-eye part of the lifting bracket is expediently bent backwards to form a support. This makes it easier to grip against projections of the handle or holder.
  • the bracket wires are preferably designed or bent when the bent part is supported on the base in such a way that they come to lie along this base. This measure increases the usability of the cleaning device, since it can also be wiped under a cupboard or the like, even if a stand is available.
  • the installation process itself through the appearance is as before with this variant.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 It can be seen from FIGS. 1 and 2 how a handle with groove N and handle attachment St is gimbaled on the universal joint K. This handle would fall over in any position.
  • the cleaning device is known per se and consists of base body R, circumferential bracket B, detent spring F, the task of which is to keep the parts B and R locked after being folded into the extended position in the extended position, the pressure being applied to the detent spring F Cleaning device can be detached from the surrounding textile covering.
  • the lifting bracket 10 has the shape of an elongated rectangle with longitudinal bracket sides 12, a transverse side with half eye 14 and the linkage 20; 20, and opposite a step 18 on the side 16 of the lifting bracket opposite the half-eye.
  • the lifting bracket is shown in the erected position (the foot has actuated the step 18, locked or inserted into a groove N of the handle). If the support bracket formation 10 has done its job, when the operating staff takes the handle in hand, it falls back from its high position (in solid lines in FIG. 1).
  • the half-eye 14 is angled.
  • the longitudinal part of the upright bracket 12 ' is designed to lie flat on the base plate, which makes it easier to wipe with a broom handle, for example under a cupboard.
  • Appearance 18 'and cranking or bending of the half-eye are similar to the previously described embodiment.
  • the appearance is designed so that the temple ends 22 are bent back against itself. Other shapes are possible. This shape does not require a plastic part. The ends can also, if necessary, be intertwined. The appearance is angled again.
  • a measure is provided which prevents the lifting bracket 10 from falling down and restricting freedom of movement.
  • a spring 30 for example made of plastic
  • a steel spring can be molded or injected.
  • the spring is angled or rounded in the part loosely touching the board, i.e. it consists of two legs, namely the leg parallel to the appearance (where reference number 30 is attached) and the leg 34, which is parallel to the horizontal board R (FIG. 3b).
  • existing holes can be used for the lifting bracket, holes which are provided, for example, in the circuit board, so that the fastening can also be carried out by snapping in or the like.
  • the storage can be made of metal or plastic.

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A floor cleaning appliance or the like has a handle attached by a cardan or half-cardan joint to the actual cleaning, scrubbing, wiping or other arrangement. A liftable hoop (10) articulated to the cleaning device (R) engages a projection (St), a screw or a pin on the handle or snaps into a horizontal groove of the handle.

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Die Erfindung betrifft Bodenreinigungsgeräte mit kardanischer oder halbkardanischer Befestigung des Stiels an der eigentlichen Putz-, Scheuer- oder Wischeinrichtung.The invention relates to floor cleaning devices with gimbal or semi-gimbal attachment of the handle to the actual cleaning, scouring or wiping device.

Moderne Bodenreinigungsgeräte, an dem für den eigentlichen Wischvorgang Tücher, Fransen, Textilbespannungen oder dergleichen angebracht sind, sind wegen der vielseitigeren Anwendung hinsichtlich ihres Stiels meist kardanisch oder halbkardanisch aufgehängt.Modern floor cleaning devices, on which cloths, fringes, textile coverings or the like are attached for the actual wiping process, are mostly gimbaled or semi-gimbal because of their more versatile use with regard to their stem.

Dies bringt beachtliche Vorteile in der Vielseitigkeit mit sich, hat aber den Nachteil, daß in keinem Falle der Stiel mehr selbst steht oder auch nur angelehnt werden kann. Er fällt schlichtweg zu Boden.This brings considerable advantages in terms of versatility, but has the disadvantage that in no case the handle itself stands or can even be leaned against. He simply falls to the ground.

Bekannt ist es (GB-PS 128 738), allerdings nur zur Veränderung von Arbeitspositionen, eine Stütze vorzusehen. Hierbei ist der Stiel an einer Seite des Reinigungsgerätes gelenkig befestigt und wird in einer von mehreren Stellungen, immer im spitzen Winkel zum Gerät, beispielsweise für unterschiedliche Aufgaben durch die Stütze fixiert. Durch die notwendige weit entfernt voneinander vorgesehene Anordnung des Stielgelenks und des Stützengelenks kann ein Druck nur am Stielgelenk auf die Putzeinrichtung ausgeübt werden. Soll das Wischtuch ausgewechselt werden, dann kann das Gebilde, wie im Stand der Technik, auf den Boden abgelegt werden. Auch ist der Verstellwinkel sehr gering.It is known (GB-PS 128 738), but only to provide a support for changing working positions. Here, the handle is articulated on one side of the cleaning device and is fixed in one of several positions, always at an acute angle to the device, for example for different tasks by the support. Due to the necessary arrangement of the handle joint and the support joint which is provided far apart from one another, pressure can only be exerted on the cleaning device at the handle joint. If the wipe is to be replaced, the structure can be placed on the floor, as in the prior art. The adjustment angle is also very small.

Durch die DE 37 22 960 ist eine Möglichkeit, einen Stiel freistehend zu befestigen, vorhanden. Dies verbietet sich aber in der praktischen Anwendung, da jedesmal ein Stift zwischen Stütze und Stiel durchgesteckt werden müßte, und die Abstützung auch nur in der Ebene der Stütze möglich wäre und in allen anderen Winkelstellungen des 360° Kreises umfallen würde.DE 37 22 960 offers a possibility of fastening a handle free-standing. But this is forbidden in the practical application, since a pin would have to be inserted between the support and the handle each time, and the support would only be possible in the plane of the support and would fall over in all other angular positions of the 360 ° circle.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, die vorgenannten Probleme zu vermeiden und des Gerätes frei im Raum nach oben ragen zu lassen.The invention has for its object to avoid the aforementioned problems and to let the device protrude freely in the room.

Gelöst wird diese Aufgabe überraschend einfach durch einen an der Putzeinrichtung angelenkten Hochstellbügel zum Hintergreifen eines Vorsprungs, einer Schraube oder eines Stiftes am Stiel oder zum Einrasten in ein Horizontalnut dieses Stiels und durch einen Auftritt zum Aufrichten des Hochstellbügels.This problem is solved surprisingly simply by a lifting bracket articulated on the cleaning device for engaging behind a projection, a screw or a pin on the handle or for latching into a horizontal groove of this handle and by a step for erecting the lifting bracket.

Das Bedienungspersonal braucht sich also nicht mehr wie bisher zum am Boden liegenden Stiel zu bücken. Auch sind keine außerhalb des Reinigungsgerätes vorgesehenen Halteausbildungen erforderlich. Es genügt, den etwa an der Grundplatte des Reinigungsgeräts angelenkten Hochstellbügel so zu betätigen, daß er einen Vorsprung, eine Schraube, einen Stift oder dergleichen an der Stielbefestigung hintergreift und der Stiel dann gegen den Haltebügel zur Anlage kommt. Der Stiel steht im wesentlichen frei im Raum, obwohl sein Fuß doch kardanisch, d.h. für jeden nur erdenklichen Freiheitsgrad beweglich am Reinigungsgerät angelenkt ist.The operating personnel no longer need to bend down to the stick lying on the floor as before. Also no holding training provided outside of the cleaning device is required. It is sufficient to actuate the raised bracket, which is articulated on the base plate of the cleaning device, in such a way that it engages behind a projection, a screw, a pin or the like on the handle attachment and the handle then comes to rest against the retaining bracket. The stem is essentially free, although its foot is gimbal, i.e. is articulated flexibly on the cleaning device for every conceivable degree of freedom.

Nach einer Ausbildungsform der Erfindung ist es auch möglich, gegebenenfalls auch ohne Änderung der Form, daß das Halbauge des Aufstellbügels, der an der gleichen Stelle der Grundplatte des Reinigungsgeräts angelenkt sein kann, einfach in eine Horizontalnut des Stiels fällt, eingeschoben wird oder in diese einrastet. Die Nut kann auch als Schlitz oder dergleichen ausgebildet sein. Im allgemeinen wird die Nut jedoch umlaufen.According to one embodiment of the invention, it is also possible, if necessary without changing the shape, that the half-eye of the mounting bracket, which can be articulated at the same location on the base plate of the cleaning device, simply falls into a horizontal groove of the handle, is pushed in or snaps into place . The groove can also be designed as a slot or the like. In general, however, the groove will circulate.

Der Hochstellbügel verfügt, vorzugsweise auf der dem Stiel abgelegenen Seite, über einen Auftritt. Dieser Auftritt kann eine angeformte Kunststoffnasse haben oder kann nach einer anderen Ausführungsform einfach aus gegen sich selbst zurückgebogenen Drahtenden bestehen. Bezüglich der Gelenke ist der Bügel an der einen Seite, der Auftritt an der anderen Seite dieser Gelenke angeordnet. Tritt man auf den Auftritt, dann geht der Bügel von selbst hoch, das Bedienungspersonal braucht sich also, um sich seiner zu bedienen, nicht zu bücken.The support bracket has a step, preferably on the side remote from the handle. This appearance can have a molded plastic wad or, according to another embodiment, can simply consist of wire ends bent back against themselves. With regard to the joints, the bracket is arranged on one side and the tread on the other side of these joints. If you step on the entrance, the bar goes up by itself, so the operating personnel do not have to bend down to use it.

Zweckmäßig ist der Halbaugenteil des Hochstellbügels nach hinten zur Bildung einer Abstützung abgebogen. Dies erleichtert sein Greifen gegen Vorsprünge des Stiels oder Halters.The half-eye part of the lifting bracket is expediently bent backwards to form a support. This makes it easier to grip against projections of the handle or holder.

Vorzugsweise sind im Längsbereich des Hochstellbügels die Bügeldrähte bei Abstützung des abgebogenen Teils auf die Basis so ausgebildedt bzw. gebogen, daß sie längs dieser Basis zu liegen kommen.
Durch diese Maßnahme wird die Verwendbarkeit des Reinigungsgeräts gesteigert, da so auch unter einem Schrank oder dergleichen gewischt werden kann, selbst wenn ein Aufstellbügel vorhanden ist. Der Aufstellvorgang selbst durch den Auftritt ist wie vorher bei dieser Variante.
In the longitudinal region of the lifting bracket, the bracket wires are preferably designed or bent when the bent part is supported on the base in such a way that they come to lie along this base.
This measure increases the usability of the cleaning device, since it can also be wiped under a cupboard or the like, even if a stand is available. The installation process itself through the appearance is as before with this variant.

Beispielsweise Ausführungsformen der Erfindung sollen nun in bezug auf die beiliegenden Zeichnungen näher erläutert werden, in denen

Figur 1
eine Ansicht,
Figur 2
eine Draufsicht zu Figur 1,
Figur 3a
eine Variante für die Erstreckung des Bügels und das Material des Auftrittsteils,
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eine besondere Konstruktion mit Niederhalter für den Hochstellbügel und
Figur 4
eine Variante des Auftrittsteils zeigt.
For example, embodiments of the invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which
Figure 1
a view
Figure 2
2 shows a top view of FIG. 1,
Figure 3a
a variant for the extension of the temple and the material of the tread part,
Figure 3b
a special construction with hold-down for the stand and
Figure 4
shows a variant of the performance part.

In den Figuren sind gleiche Teile mit gleichen Bezugszeichen bezeichnet.In the figures, the same parts are denoted by the same reference symbols.

Aus den Figuren 1 und 2 erkennt man, wie ein Stiel mit Nut N und Stielbefestigung St am Kardangelenk K kardanisch aufgehängt ist. Dieser Stiel würde also in jeder Stellung umfallen.It can be seen from FIGS. 1 and 2 how a handle with groove N and handle attachment St is gimbaled on the universal joint K. This handle would fall over in any position.

Das Reinigungsgerät ist an sich bekannt und besteht aus Grundkörper R, umlaufenden Bügel B, Rastfeder F, deren Aufgabe es ist, die Teile B und R nach dem Klappen in die Streckstellung in der Streckstellung verriegelt zu halten, wobei durch Drücken auf die Rastfeder F das Reinigungsgerät wieder von der es umgebenden Textilbespannung gelöst werden kann.The cleaning device is known per se and consists of base body R, circumferential bracket B, detent spring F, the task of which is to keep the parts B and R locked after being folded into the extended position in the extended position, the pressure being applied to the detent spring F Cleaning device can be detached from the surrounding textile covering.

Der erfindungsgemäße Hochstellbügel 10 hat in der Grundform die Gestalt eines länglichen Rechtecks mit Längsbügelseiten 12, einer Querseite mit Halbauge 14 und der Anlenkung 20; 20, und gegenüberliegend einem Auftritt 18 auf der dem Halbauge gegenüberliegenden Seite 16 des Hochstellbügels. In Figur 1 ist der Hochstellbügel in der aufgestellten Lage (der Fuß hat den Auftritt 18 betätigt, eingerastet bzw. eingelegt in einen Nut N des Stiels) gezeigt. Hat die Hochstellbügelausbildung 10 ihren Dienst getan, so fällt sie, wenn das Bedienungspersonal den Stiel in die Hand nimmt, aus ihrer hohen Lage (in ausgezogenen Linien in Figur 1) zurück.In its basic form, the lifting bracket 10 according to the invention has the shape of an elongated rectangle with longitudinal bracket sides 12, a transverse side with half eye 14 and the linkage 20; 20, and opposite a step 18 on the side 16 of the lifting bracket opposite the half-eye. In Figure 1, the lifting bracket is shown in the erected position (the foot has actuated the step 18, locked or inserted into a groove N of the handle). If the support bracket formation 10 has done its job, when the operating staff takes the handle in hand, it falls back from its high position (in solid lines in FIG. 1).

Das Halbauge 14 ist abgewinkelt.The half-eye 14 is angled.

Nach Figur 3 ist in dieser Variante der Längsteil des Hochstellbügel 12' flach aufliegend auf der Grundplatte ausgebildet, wodurch es leichter wird, mit einem Besenstiel etwa unter einem Schrank zu wischen. Auftritt 18' und Abkröpfung bzw. Abbiegung des Halbauges sind ähnlich wie bei der bisher beschriebenen Ausführungsform. Nach Figur 4 ist der Auftritt so ausgebildet, daß die Bügelenden 22 gegen sich selbst zurückgebogen sind. Andere Formen sind möglich. Bei dieser Form kommt man ohne Kunststoffteil aus. Die Enden können auch, wenn dies erforderlich ist, gegeneinander verschlungen sein. Der Auftritt ist wieder abgewinkelt.According to FIG. 3, in this variant the longitudinal part of the upright bracket 12 'is designed to lie flat on the base plate, which makes it easier to wipe with a broom handle, for example under a cupboard. Appearance 18 'and cranking or bending of the half-eye are similar to the previously described embodiment. According to Figure 4, the appearance is designed so that the temple ends 22 are bent back against itself. Other shapes are possible. This shape does not require a plastic part. The ends can also, if necessary, be intertwined. The appearance is angled again.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung für einen besonderen Zweck, beispielsweise beim Wischen oder Putzen über Kopf, beispielsweise von Decken, ist eine Maßnahme vorgesehen, die verhindert, daß der Hochstellbügel 10 nach unten fällt und die Bewegungsfreiheit einschränkt.In a further development of the invention for a special purpose, for example when wiping or cleaning overhead, for example from ceilings, a measure is provided which prevents the lifting bracket 10 from falling down and restricting freedom of movement.

Zur Lösung dieser zusätzlichen Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß vorgeschlagen, den Bügel oder Halbaugenteil 14 dauernd gegen die Platine R zu drücken. Dies kann dadurch geschehen, daß beispielsweise in Figur 1 an das Auftrittsteil eine Feder 30 z.B. aus Kunststoff angespritzt ist. In ähnlicher Weise kann eine Feder aus Stahl angespritzt oder eingespritzt sein. Die Feder ist in dem die Platine lose berührenden Teil abgewinkelt oder abgerundet, besteht also aus zwei Schenkeln, nämlich dem auftrittsparallelen Schenkel (dort wo das Bezugszeichen 30 angebracht ist) und dem Schenkel 34, der parallel zur horizontalen Platine R (Figur 3b) ist.To solve this additional problem, it is proposed according to the invention to press the bracket or half-eye part 14 continuously against the circuit board R. This can be done, for example, in that a spring 30, for example made of plastic, is injection molded onto the tread part in FIG. Similarly, a steel spring can be molded or injected. The spring is angled or rounded in the part loosely touching the board, i.e. it consists of two legs, namely the leg parallel to the appearance (where reference number 30 is attached) and the leg 34, which is parallel to the horizontal board R (FIG. 3b).

Interessant ist erfindungsgemäß, daß für den Hochstellbügel vorhandene Löcher benutzbar sind, Löcher die beispielsweise in der Platine vorgesehen sind, so daß die Befestigung auch durch Einknipsen oder dergleichen erfolgen kann. Die Lagerung kann aus Metall oder Kunststoff erfolgen.It is interesting according to the invention that existing holes can be used for the lifting bracket, holes which are provided, for example, in the circuit board, so that the fastening can also be carried out by snapping in or the like. The storage can be made of metal or plastic.

So kann die Befestigung in die vorhandenen Löcher der Kippspannbügel des Geräts, sei es durch Einknipsen, sei es durch Schrauben, erfolgen. Bereits vorhandene Geräte können also ohne jegliche Änderung der Platine nachgerüstet werden.This means that it can be attached to the existing holes in the tilting clamps of the device, either by snapping in or by screwing. Existing devices can therefore be retrofitted without changing the board.

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  1. Floor-cleaning appliance with a cardanic or semi-cardanic fastening of the handle to the actual cleaning, scrubbing, wiping or other device having a setting-up stirrup (10) articulated on the cleaning device (R) and intended for engaging behind a projection (St), a screw or a peg on the handle or for catching in a horizontal groove (N) of this handle and with a tread (18; 18') for putting up of the setting up stirrup.
  2. Floor-cleaning appliance according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that the setting-up stirrup (10) for receiving the handle comprises a stirrup-means or a half-lug (14).
  3. Floor-cleaning appliance according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that the tread (18) carries a plastic mass formed on the other side of the joint (20) than the stirrup.
  4. Floor-cleaning appliance according to one of claims 1 to 2 characterized in that the tread (18) simply consists of two setting-up stirrup ends (22) similar to round hooks.
  5. Floor-cleaning appliance according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that the half-lug part (14) of the setting-up stirrup (10) is bent (14; 14') rearwards to form a support.
  6. Floor-cleaning appliance according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that in the longitudinal region (12; 12') of the setting-up stirrup (10) stirrup wires are designed or bent in the case of a support (14') of the bent part on the base (R) in such a way that they come along this base (Fig. 3).
  7. Floor-cleaning appliance according to one of the preceding claims characterized in that the setting-up stirrup permanently is pressed against the baseplate of the cleaning appliance (R).
  8. Floor-cleaning appliance according to claim 7 characterized in that the setting-up stirrup (10) by means of a spring for instance consisting of steel will load the tread part (18; 18') permamently away from the plate.
  9. Floor-cleaning appliance according to claim 8 characterized in that the spring (30) is fastened to the tread (18; 18'), especially injection-molded on the plastic part of the tread.
  10. Floor-cleaning appliance according to one of claims 1 - 9 characterized in that the setting-up stirrup (10) is arranged on the side opposite to the handle.
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