EP0780083B1 - Elektrisches Gerät zum Dampfreinigen von glatten Oberflächen wie Fensterscheiben - Google Patents

Elektrisches Gerät zum Dampfreinigen von glatten Oberflächen wie Fensterscheiben Download PDF

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EP0780083B1
EP0780083B1 EP96402850A EP96402850A EP0780083B1 EP 0780083 B1 EP0780083 B1 EP 0780083B1 EP 96402850 A EP96402850 A EP 96402850A EP 96402850 A EP96402850 A EP 96402850A EP 0780083 B1 EP0780083 B1 EP 0780083B1
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  • the present invention relates to an electrical appliance for cleaning water vapor from smooth surfaces such as panes, comprising means for connection to a source of electrical energy, means for storing a water reserve, electrical means for heating said water reserve to producing water vapor and means of distributing water vapor produced, towards the outside of the device.
  • window cleaning remains a tedious manual operation which, until recent years, was essentially carried out using means such as water mixed with certain cleaning products and a mechanical action carried out by the user himself to remove the dirt and remove it using rags or chamois.
  • Cleaning product sprayers have also been developed and marketed to simplify or lighten this cleaning operation.
  • the principle of steam cleaning is to make steam in a heavy boiler, therefore remaining on the ground, and long to heat, to send it through a series of accessories and plastic tubes on a window squeegee, make it condensing on the windows, thus communicating strong heat to the dust to remove it from the glass, drag the condensed water charged with dust and remove it from the glass by wiping off condensed drops.
  • Such a device avoids the use of cleaning product, does not leaves no film of grease on the glass or smooth surface to clean, and ensures reduced mechanical action to loosen dust.
  • the document FR-A-1,561,817 further describes a portable device for steam jet cleaning, which includes a pump connected to a water tank separate from the heating means.
  • a pump integrated in the device such as a pump piston actuated using an electromagnet and an oscillating armature, increases the cost, the fragility and size of the device.
  • Document FR-A-2 218 867 also describes a washing gun for surfaces such as windows, the production of which is complex and does not optimize the steam production process due to the existence of a liquid reservoir cold separate from the vaporization chamber and from the implementation of a transfer of the product from the tank to the vaporization chamber, from a regulating and safety organs in the form of valves.
  • the document AT-A-303 300 describes an apparatus according to the first part of independent claim 1 and comprising a capillary storage body.
  • the invention aims to remedy the aforementioned drawbacks and to allow clean glass or other smooth surfaces with water vapor with all the specific advantages of this system while avoiding the use of devices bulky, complex, expensive or dangerous.
  • the electric portable device only requires the presence a power supply, which can be a power source conventional in alternating current or, for applications for example in cleaning automotive glass, a low DC power source voltage.
  • the apparatus according to the invention retains all the advantages of cleaning with steam and in particular prevents the formation of a greasy film on the surfaces to be cleaned, as soon as the cleaning is done without the contribution of conventional maintenance means.
  • the device is harmless due to the absence of high vapor pressure or high temperature and can be carried out mainly in material plastic, which helps reduce mass and cost. Thanks to the incorporation an instant steam generator in the body of the device comprising means for spraying and diffusing steam and for scraping steam condensate containing suspended dust and dirt, the appliance can be very quickly ready for use.
  • one or more ceramic resistors such as heating elements allows automatic adaptation to the heating of the quantity of water present and avoids the addition of other safety devices such as additional means for determining the presence of water, thermostats or fuses.
  • the apparatus according to the invention lends itself to different embodiments having advantageous characteristics.
  • the series of front orifices of vapor diffusion and the scraper member are substantially parallel.
  • the instant steam generator is essentially parallel to the series of frontal vapor diffusion orifices and to the scraping.
  • the steam generator instant is essentially perpendicular to the series of frontal orifices of diffusion of steam and to the scraping device.
  • the steam generator instant form an angle between about 30 ° and 60 ° relative to the middle direction formed by the series of frontal vapor diffusion orifices and by the scraping member.
  • the plastic housing further defines a handle located at the rear of the appliance on the side of said housing which is opposite to the wiper arm.
  • the handle in the shape of a handle facilitates use while distancing still from the steam generator the user's hand.
  • the first enclosure of the instant steam generator is equipped with a first end, of a cover ensuring the geometrical positioning and sealed cartridge.
  • the first enclosure comprises two perforated half-shells joined between them by connecting means.
  • the instant steam generator has a second enclosure outer forming with said cover a sealed envelope with the exception of a vapor withdrawal orifice, means for centering the second enclosure external to the first enclosure being provided to reserve a space free between these speakers.
  • the free space between the first and second enclosures receives water which can be expelled from the capillary body when it is heated and produces steam while allowing this water to return to the capillary body when the evaporation process is interrupted.
  • this free space also allows water to be collected excess when filling with water, this water not contained in the body porous material which can be rejected before putting the device into service.
  • the second enclosure has at one end opposite the end of the first enclosure provided with a cover, a sealed closure means removable allowing selective filling of water with inside the steam generator, a redaction of the excess water and a Hermetic closure of the second enclosure.
  • the vapor withdrawal orifice is formed in a projecting part of the second enclosure, this projecting part projecting to the interior of the second enclosure towards the center of the steam generator in a complementary re-entrant part of the first enclosure, so as to prevent or reduce the penetration of any residual water droplets into the steam.
  • the steam distributor includes a part defining an elongated cavity and attached to the second enclosure for collecting the vapor from said vapor withdrawal orifice, this steam distributor comprising a series of nozzles introduced in leaktight manner in said series of front holes formed in the housing.
  • the plastic case is advantageously made in two parts provided with means enabling them to be sealed, for example by a hot blade welding process.
  • the squeegee holder consists of plate-shaped extensions of the two parts of the housing above said series of front orifices, the member scraping being pinched between said plates.
  • the scraping member is advantageously made of flexible material.
  • the scraper member comprises at its end part, in the vicinity of the two lateral ends, inclined ribs arranged essentially perpendicular to the main face of the scraping and extending side cut sides of said end portion.
  • the inclined ribs formed at the ends of the scraping member in flexible material prevent, in a normal movement from top to bottom, that steam droplets escape through the ends of the squeegee, preventing the creation of possibly dirty vertical traces on already cleaned parts.
  • the squeegee holder may also include a strip of spongy fabric. arranged parallel to the scraping member. This strip of spongy tissue can be arranged above the scraping member. However, it is also advantageous to have a spongy tissue under the flexible part of the scraping and partially in contact with it over its entire length, thus allowing to accumulate in this spongy tissue water laden with dirt and minimizing the horizontal traces of stopping the squeegee and the need to regularly clean the squeegee.
  • the flexible scraping member may be replaced by a scraping member made of rigid material to allow scraping of semi-solid materials such as ice, snow or partially melted frost by steam.
  • the device can also include accessories allowing it to play complementary functions, in particular for concentrating the steam in order to obtain a jet for cleaning more advanced in a more localized area.
  • the apparatus further comprises a vapor collector intended to be positioned on said series of front orifices to collect steam in a cavity and apply this vapor in a concentrated way through a tubular extension connected to an outlet orifice of said cavity and comprising at its free end a localized vapor projection head.
  • a waterproof membrane and vapor permeable is interposed between the cavity and the extender removably connected to the cavity.
  • This feature allows you to use the cleaning according to the invention for certain other applications, in particular in the motorists (using steam for example to heat the contents of a container inside a vehicle).
  • the device further comprises means for adding an odorous additive to the vapor emitted through the series of front holes.
  • the apparatus further comprises a removable filling device automatic instant steam generator water, this automatic filling including a plug which can be positioned through the housing for supplying water to the storage means of a water reserve, by via an injection rod mounted on the cap and take a signal water supply requirement, by a drying detection probe also mounted on the plug, a flexible conduit comprising a connected hose to the injection rod, as well as a storage battery or a socket connection to an electrical supply network, an electrical pump and pump control means connected by cables connecting to the probe, the electric pump being activated when the probe detects drying of the means of storage of a water reserve.
  • a removable filling device automatic instant steam generator water including a plug which can be positioned through the housing for supplying water to the storage means of a water reserve, by via an injection rod mounted on the cap and take a signal water supply requirement, by a drying detection probe also mounted on the plug, a flexible conduit comprising a connected hose to the injection rod, as well as a storage battery or a socket connection to an electrical supply network, an electrical pump
  • FIG. 1 to 5 we see an example of an electric portable device steam cleaning of smooth surfaces 1 such as windows, this device essentially comprising a housing 10 made of rigid plastic material formed a lower part 12 and an upper part 11 connected together sealingly at a separation line 10A, for example by a hot blade welding process.
  • the housing 10 ends at its rear part with a handle 13 in the form of a handle which allows easy gripping of the device.
  • An electrical heating member 30, arranged at the interior of the housing 10 is supplied from the switch 9 when the latter is in the device operating position.
  • the housing 10 defines a housing 20 which extends transversely by relative to the handle 13.
  • the housing 20 can be defined by the lower part 12 of the housing 10, in the form of a cradle, being closed by the upper part 11 of the housing 10, which can be more flattened and forms a cover.
  • a steam generator 21 of modular shape is disposed in the housing 20, transversely to the handle 13.
  • the steam generator 21 can be closed at one of its ends by a plug 18 which passes through an orifice formed in the side wall of the housing 10, by example in the lower part 12, and is connected directly in a opening 37 for filling with water and emptying an outer casing 22 of the steam generator. Seals 32 are interposed between the plug 18 and the opening 37 to prevent any escape of steam at this level. opening 37 ( Figures 6 and 10).
  • the external enclosure 22 of the steam generator 21 has at its other end, opposite the plug 18, a portion 8 forming a cover, which is made securely attached to the outer enclosure 22 and ensures positioning electrical heating means 30 within the steam generator 21 in providing space to ensure the connection between these electrical means 30 and switch 9.
  • the outer enclosure 22 of the steam generator 21 is positioned in its housing 20 by ribs 3, 6 formed respectively on the faces internal parts of the lower housing 12 and upper 11. These ribs 3, 6 ensure correct positioning of the outer enclosure 22 while reducing the areas of contact with the housing 10, which helps to minimize the temperature of it.
  • the upper parts 11 and lower 12 of the housing 10 extend forwardly beyond the housing 20 to form two flattened surfaces 11a, 12a in the form of a clamp constituting a squeegee holder 14 into which can be inserted, removably or not, a squeegee 15.
  • the squeegee 15 projects at the front and above a series of holes 17 vapor projection which are formed in the lower part 12 of the housing and are advantageously aligned in a direction parallel to that of the squeegee 15.
  • Figure 5 shows a smooth surface to be cleaned 1 on which is sprayed vapor through the orifices 17, this vapor forming by condensation droplets 2 which can then be removed by the squeegee 15.
  • a strip of fabric very spongy 16 can be attached to a plastic part 16A, itself fixed for example in a removable way by clipping on the upper part of the scraper holder 14.
  • the strip 16 makes it possible to mop up at the end of the scraping operation all the water droplets 2 gathered by the action of the squeegee 15 on the lower part of the glass or other smooth surface 1 to be cleaned by turning over the device.
  • An equivalent result can be obtained by using a tissue spongy 16 'attached to the lower part of the squeegee holder 14, this fabric spongy 16 'being in contact with the scraper member 15 over its entire length to minimize the horizontal traces of stopping the squeegee 15 ( Figure 1).
  • the steam generator 21 comprises a heating body 30 in the form of cartridge comprising at least one PTC type ceramic electrical resistance.
  • the cartridge 30 is tightly fixed on the cover 8 by means of a high temperature seal such as a viton seal 38 which also allows the outlet electrical wires to be connected to the switch 9 through the cover 8.
  • a divided capillary or porous body 34 is held tight around the cartridge 30 by two half-envelopes 27, 28 pierced with openings 29 for allow water to enter body 34 and vapor to exit therefrom.
  • Half envelopes 27, 28 are fixed together by screwing or, as shown in the drawing, by clips 31.
  • the two half-envelopes 27, 28 are made integral of the cover 8 and are positioned inside the outer enclosure 22 in leaving a free space thanks to ribs 26 formed on the internal wall of enclosure 22 ( Figure 7).
  • the free space between the half-envelopes 27, 28 and the outer enclosure 22 constitutes a small reserve of steam.
  • a vapor withdrawal orifice 23a is formed in a part protrusion 23 of the enclosure 22.
  • the protruding part 23 projects inside the enclosure 22 towards the center of the steam generator in a re-entrant part 27a, 28a complementary formed by the capillary body 34 and the half-envelopes 27a, 28a ( Figures 6 and 7). Whatever the position of the device, this arrangement avoids being dragged towards the steam distributor 24 of the excess water droplets not contained in the porous body 34 but gathered in the free space between the half-envelopes 27, 28 and the enclosure 22.
  • the steam distributor 24 comprises a plastic part with thin walls (with a thickness for example less than 2 mm) and insulation thermally and electrically, like the half-envelopes 27, 28 and the enclosure 22.
  • the steam distributor 24 defines an elongated cavity and is attached to the enclosure 22 for collecting the vapor coming from the orifice 23a for withdrawing steam.
  • the steam distributor 24 has a series of nozzles or small hollow cylinders 35 positioned in the orifices 17 for the steam outlet formed in the housing 10.
  • a seal 36 seals between the dispenser steam 24 and the housing 10 and prevents a possible projection of water by the nozzles 35 penetrate inside the housing 10 outside the enclosure 22 of the steam generator.
  • the device is mainly made of plastic and elastomers, the exception of the ceramic resistance cartridge (plate, screws, 7) which allows get a device that is both light and inexpensive.
  • the ceramic resistance cartridge 30 also allows a rise in rapid temperature when everything is cold and its power decreases for correspond to the power required to produce the necessary steam, hence a energy saving.
  • the ceramic cartridge 30 regulates itself according to the needs linked to the presence or absence of water to evaporate, this will for example stop all only to consume power as soon as there is no more water in the appliance. This avoids any addition of steering and safety organs and thus produces a savings in weight and cost.
  • the design of the capillary generator itself, where the water to be evaporated is contained in the capillary body makes it possible to vaporize the water whatever the orientation of the device for cleaning windows and smooth surfaces in space.
  • the steam intake system allows elsewhere, regardless of the orientation of the device to clean the windows in space, to take steam out of the water which can be in excess and therefore in contact with the walls of the enclosure 22.
  • the steam generation system until the steam comes out of the device is completely waterproof, the two parts of the housing 11, 12 being used as thermal insulation. This avoids wastage calories and the condensation of the steam before it leaves the appliance, so to make optimal use of the steam produced.
  • the two parts of the housing 11, 12 being isolated from the generator of steam 21, they are little heated and the handle 13 is always at a acceptable temperature. All walls remain cold or at temperatures not embarrassing gripping by hand.
  • the apparatus according to the invention also offers various other functions possible and lends itself to various improvements.
  • a squeegee 15 in flexible material which has on a rear edge a bead 151 allowing its positioning in the complementary grooves formed in the squeegee holder 14.
  • a groove 155 formed in the body 150 of the squeegee 15 can also make it possible to better position the squeegee in its support.
  • the squeegee shown in Figures 11 to 14 has at its active end portion 152, in the vicinity of its lateral ends, ribs 153, 154 which form cut sides and are oriented substantially perpendicular to the main face 150 of the squeegee 15
  • the ribs 153, 154 which can extend for example over a length d of the order of 20 mm, can be inclined at an angle a , for example of the order of 12 ° relative to the longitudinal direction.
  • the squeegee (FIG. 13) and each rib 153, 154 of triangular shape (FIG. 14) can for example form an angle b of the order of 30 ° relative to the plane of the main face 150 of the squeegee 15.
  • This particular form of squeegee 15 comprising ears 153, 154 at the lateral ends of its working edge 152 prevents the appearance of traces during scraping by successive passes.
  • FIG. 15 schematically shows a steam distributor 24 arranged perpendicular to the enclosure 22 of the steam generator 21 and the Figure 16 shows a steam distributor 24 forming, with the axis of the generator steam 21, an angle a which can be between approximately 30 ° and 60 °.
  • the scraping can remain parallel to the direction of the outlet orifices 17 steam.
  • the device can, if necessary, be used with an external box without handle, which can be grasped directly at the level of the body containing the steam generator 21, as soon as the temperature levels remain low high.
  • Figure 19 shows a very simple accessory 100 which can be delivered with a device for cleaning the windows with steam, as described above, in particular an appliance intended to operate from an electrical power source low voltage such as those available in motor vehicles or leisure or boats.
  • the accessory 100 constitutes a vapor collector which can be easily attached to the steam diffuser 24 to collect in a chamber 101 the vapor emitted by the outlet orifices 17.
  • a tubular extension 103 connected to an outlet orifice of the cavity 101 and comprising at its free end a head 104 of localized vapor projection allows you to use the collected steam to inject it in a concentrated way to carry out more intensive spot cleaning or carry out reheating of a liquid.
  • a vapor permeable membrane 102 and waterproof can help ensure that only steam can be injected into the liquid to be heated.
  • the extension 103 can, if necessary, be detachable and disposable or sterilizable between successive uses.
  • Different caps may be offered for sale containing various perfumes that the consumer can purchase as an accessory.
  • perfumed particles can be mixed with the constituent material of the molded casings 27, 28, 22 of the steam generator 21, these perfumed particles being able to be present for example at a rate of 5% to obtain a lasting fragrant vapor.
  • an additional conduit containing granules perfumed or the clipped conduit is made from a plastic material containing additives giving it a fragrance of your choice and which will be transported outside this conducted by steam passing in contact with the scented walls.
  • a removable filling device 130 ( Figure 17) automatic water from the instant steam generator 21, this automatic filling comprising a plug 118 which can be positioned at through the housing 11, 12 to supply water to the means 34 for storing a water reserve, via an injection pipe 117 mounted on the plug 118 and take a signal for the need for water supply, by a probe 119 dewatering detection also mounted on the plug 118, a conduit flexible 120 comprising a hose connected to the injection pipe 117, as well as a 132 storage battery or a network connection socket power supply, an electric pump 133 and means 134 for pump control 133 connected by cables connecting to the probe, the pump electric 133 being actuated when the probe 119 detects drying of the means 34 for storing a water reserve.
  • the portable case 135 can remain placed on the ground or be worn over the shoulder by the user.
  • Pump 133 can be started automatically when electronic or electromechanical means detect that the cartridge (s) ceramics 30 of the cleaning device consume a zero current reflecting a drying of the porous body 34.
  • the pump 133 can likewise be stopped automatically when the current consumption reaches a predetermined value.

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  1. Elektrischer Apparat (1) zur Reinigung mit Wasserdampf von glatten Flächen wie Scheiben, der eine autonome tragbare Einheit bildet, die über Anschlussmittel (7) an eine elektrische Energiequelle mit Energie versorgt wird und ein Gehäuse (10) aus Kunststoff umfasst, bestehend aus:
    (a) Einem Fach (20), das einerseits zur Aufnahme eines Dampfgenerators (21) bestimmt ist, der Speichermittel (34) eines Wasservorrats und elektrische Vorrichtungen (30) zum Heizen des genannten Wasservorrats umfasst, um Wasserdampf zu erzeugen, und andererseits eines Dampfverteilers (24), der in eine Reihe von Stirnöffnungen (17) mündet und
    (b) einem Wischerhalter (14), der mit einem an der Vorderseite des Geräts herausragenden Wischorgan (15) ausgerüstet ist, um auf einer glatten zu reinigenden Fläche die Tropfen (2) abzuwischen, die durch die Kondensation des Dampfs entstehen, der ab dem Verteiler (24) durch die genannte Reihe von Stirnöffnungen (17) abgegeben wird, wobei der Apparat einen bei atmosphärischem Druck funktionierenden Schnelldampfgenerator (21) umfasst, der ein Kapillargehäuse (34) in geteilter Form aufweist, zur Speicherung des gesamten Vorrats an zu verdampfendem Wasser, wobei die elektrischen Heizmittel einen Schalter (9) und eine Kartusche (30) umfassen, die mindestens einen elektrischen Widerstand aufweisen, wobei der Schnelldampfgenerator (21) eine erste Hülle (27, 28) umfasst, die dazu bestimmt ist, das Kapillargehäuse (34) um die genannte Kartusche (30) zu halten, wobei diese erste Hülle (27, 28) Perforierungen (29) aufweist, damit das Wasser in das Kapillargehäuse (34) eintreten und der Dampf austreten kann, dadurch gekennzeichnet, das die genannte Kartusche (30) mindestens einen keramischen Widerstand aufweist und das genannte Kapillargehäuse (34) komprimiert um die genannte Kartusche (30) gehalten wird, um eine geringe thermische Trägheit zu erwirken.
  2. Apparat nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die erste Hülle (27, 28) an einem Ende mit einem Deckel (8) versehen ist, der für die formschlüssige und dichte Positionierung der genannten Kartusche (30) sorgt.
  3. Apparat nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Schnelldampfgenerator (21) eine zweite Außenhülle (22) aufweist, die mit dem genannten Deckel (8) eine abgesehen von einer Öffnung (23a) für die Dampfentnahme dichte Ummantelung bildet, wobei Mittel zur Zentrierung (26) der zweiten Außenhülle (22) gegenüber der ersten Hülle (27, 28) vorgesehen sind, um zwischen diesen Hüllen (22 und 27, 28) einen Freiraum zu erhalten.
  4. Apparat nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die zweite Hülle (22) an einem Ende, das dem mit einem Deckel (8) versehenen Ende der ersten Hülle (27, 28) entgegengesetzt ist, eine abnehmbare dichte Verschlussvorrichtung (18) aufweist, mit deren Hilfe sich wahlweise das Füllen des Inneren des Dampfgenerators (21) mit Wasser, das Entleeren des überschüssigen Wassers und das hermetische Verschließen der zweiten Hülle (22) vornehmen lässt.
  5. Apparat nach einem der Ansprüche 3 oder 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Dampfentnahmeöffnung (23a) in einem herausragenden Teil (23) der zweiten Hülle (22) gebildet ist, wobei dieser herausragende Teil (23) im Inneren der zweiten Hülle (22) zum Zentrum des Dampfgenerators (21) hin fortgesetzt wird, in einem nach innen ragenden Teil (27a, 28a), der das Gegenstück zur ersten Hülle (27, 28) darstellt, so dass das Eindringen von eventuellen Restwassertropfen in den Dampfverteiler (24) verhindert oder reduziert wird.
  6. Apparat nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 3 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Dampfverteiler (24) ein Teil umfasst, das einen länglichen Hohlraum bildet und an der zweiten Hülle (22) angefügt ist, um den Dampf aus der genannten Dampfentnahmeöffhung (23a) aufzufangen, wobei dieser Dampfverteiler eine Reihe von Stutzen (35) umfasst, die auf dichte Weise in die genannte Reihe von im Gehäuse (12) gebildeten Stirnöffnungen (17) eingeführt werden.
  7. Apparat nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 3 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die erste und die zweite Hülle (27, 28 und 22) des Schnelldampfgenerators (21) dünne Wände aufweisen, die aus elektrisch und thermisch isolierendem Material bestehen.
  8. Apparat nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 3 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Schnelldampfgenerator (21) in seinem Fach (20) mit Hilfe von Rippen (3, 6) positioniert wird, die im Gehäuse (10) aus Kunststoff geformt sind.
  9. Apparat nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die erste Hülle zwei perforierte Halbschalen (27, 28) umfasst, die miteinander durch Verbindungsvorrichtungen (31) verbunden sind.
  10. Apparat nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Gehäuse (10) aus Kunststoff zwei Teile (11, 12) umfasst, die mit Vorrichtungen versehen sind, durch deren Hilfe sie sich dicht verschließen lassen.
  11. Apparat nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Wischerhalter (14) aus plattenförmigen Verlängerungen (11a, 12a) der beiden Teile (11, 12) des Gehäuses (10) oberhalb der genannten Reihe von Stirnöffnungen (17) besteht, wobei das Wischorgan (15) zwischen den genannten Platten (11a, 12a) eingeklemmt ist.
  12. Apparat nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Wischorgan (15) aus einem weichen Material, zum Beispiel Elastomerwerkstoff besteht.
  13. Apparat nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Wischorgan (15) an seinem Endteil in der Nähe der beiden seitlichen Enden schräg geschnittene Flächen aufweist, die einen Winkel a zwischen 10° und 45° gegenüber der Horizontalen bilden.
  14. Apparat nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Wischorgan (15) an seinem Endteil, in der Nähe der beiden seitlichen Enden, schräge Keile (153, 154) aufweist, die im Wesentlichen senkrecht zur Hauptfläche (150) des Wischorgans (15) angeordnet sind und seitlich geschnittene Flächen des genannten Endteils (152) verlängern.
  15. Apparat nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Wischorgan (15) aus einem steifen Material besteht, um das Wischen von halbfesten, durch den Dampf teilweise geschmolzenen Stoffen wie Eis, Schnee oder Reif zu ermöglichen.
  16. Apparat nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 1 bis 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass er ein Kabel (7) und einen Stecker für den Anschluss an ein Wechselstromnetz aufweist, einen Hauptschalter (9, 19) und Heizwiderstände (30), die für die Versorgungsspannung des Stromnetzes geeignet sind.
  17. Apparat nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 1 bis 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass er ein Kabel (7) und einen Stecker (5) für den Anschluss an eine Niederspannungs-Gleichstromquelle aufweist, einen Hauptschalter (9, 19) und Heizwiderstände (30), die für die Versorgungsspannung der Gleichstromquelle geeignet sind.
  18. Apparat nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 1 bis 17, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass er außerdem einen Dampfsammler (100) umfasst, der für die Positionierung auf der genannten Reihe von Stirnöffnungen (17) vorgesehen ist, um den Dampf in einem Hohlraum (101) aufzufangen und diesen Dampf in konzentrierter Form durch eine rohrförmige Verlängerung (103) anzuwenden, die an eine Austrittsöffnung des genannten Hohlraums (101) angeschlossen ist, und an ihrem freien Ende einen Kopf (104) für die gezielte Dampfprojektion aufweist.
  19. Apparat nach Anspruch 18, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine wasserdichte und dampfdurchlässige Membrane (102) zwischen dem Hohlraum (101) und dem Verlängerer (103), der auf abnehmbare Weise mit dem Hohlraum (101) verbunden ist, positioniert wird.
  20. Apparat nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 1 bis 19, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Wischerträger (14) außerdem einen Schwammstreifen (16) aufweist, der parallel zum Wischorgan (15) angeordnet ist.
  21. Apparat nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 1 bis 20, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die genannte Reihe von Stirnöffnungen (17) für die Dampfdiffusion und das Wischorgan (15) deutlich parallel sind.
  22. Apparat nach Anspruch 21, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Schnelldampfgenerator (21) im Wesentlichen parallel zur genannten Reihe von Stirnöffnungen (17) für die Dampfdiffüsion und zum Wischorgan (15) ist.
  23. Apparat nach Anspruch 21, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Schnelldampfgenerator (21) im Wesentlichen senkrecht zur genannten Reihe von Stirnöffnungen (17) für die Dampfdiffusion und zum Wischorgan (15) ist.
  24. Apparat nach Anspruch 21, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Schnelldampfgenerator (21) einen Winkel zwischen 30° und 60° in Bezug auf die durchschnittliche Richtung bildet, die durch die genannte Reihe von Stirnöffnungen (17) für die Dampfdiffusion und durch das Wischorgan (15) gebildet wird.
  25. Apparat nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 1 bis 24, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Gehäuse (10) aus Kunststoff außerdem einen Handgriff (13) bildet, der sich an der Rückseite des Apparats an der Seite des genannten Fachs (20) befindet, das dem Wischerträger (14) gegenüber liegt.
  26. Apparat nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 1 bis 25, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass er außerdem eine abnehmbare Vorrichtung (130) zum automatischen Füllen des Schnelldampfgenerators (21) mit Wasser umfasst, wobei diese automatische Füllvorrichtung einen Verschluss (118) umfasst, der quer über das Gehäuse (10) positioniert werden kann, um die Speichermittel (34) des Wasservorrats mittels eines auf dem Verschluss (118) montierten Füllrohrs (117) mit Wasser zu füllen, und um ein Signal für die erforderliche Wasserversorgung abzugreifen, mittels eines ebenfalls am Verschluss (118) angebrachten Wassermangelfühlers (119), eines Schlauchs (120), der ein mit dem Füllrohr (117) verbundenes Rohr umfasst, sowie einer Akkumulatorenbatterie (132) oder eines Steckers für den Anschluss an das Stromnetz, einer Elektropumpe (133) und Vorrichtungen (134) zur Pumpensteuerung (133), die über Verbindungskabel mit dem Fühler (119) verbunden sind, wobei die Elektropumpe (133) betätigt wird, sobald der Fühler (119) den Wassermangel in den Speichermitteln (34) des Wasservorrats erfasst.
  27. Apparat nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 1 bis 26, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass er außerdem Vorrichtungen zum Zugeben von Duftzusatzstoffen für den durch die Reihe von Stimöfmungen (17) austretenden Dampf aufweist.
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