EP0823235A2 - Liquid squeezing device - Google Patents

Abstract

The device comprises a first operating plate (2) which carries material (9') capable of absorption and suction of fluid on a scale much greater than suction ability of the floor mop. A second operating plate (2') presses the floor mop against the material capable of suction, which is actually arranged on the second operating plate. The material capable of suction may be sponge, e.g. viscous sponge. For introduction of rods, possibly cardanic rod fixtures and frames of the holder with the floor mop attached, recesses are provided, which pass through the operating plates, the tension plates (3,3') and the sponge formation. The operating plates effecting the pressing action are linked (7) to each other, whereby the upper (2') engages over the lower hat-fashion and the plates are pressable against one another.

Description

The invention relates to a liquid squeezer for floor towels and wet wipes.

Damp wipers, consisting of holders and clamped Floor towels have found widespread use. For wringing / squeezing the floor cloths have different solutions, such as DE 44 34 066 C1, DE 43 18 792 A1, GM 85 20 553.3 or DE 34 40 921 A1.

In all cases, the cleaning or floor cloth from Brackets are braced so that it dries and squeezes can be. Here in particular the clamping and the Stalk.

There are numerous problems with squeezing because of the different Thicknesses, dimensions, properties of the wipes to be dried.

The object of the invention is to remedy these deficiencies and to make it possible in particular without tensioning the cloths these together with holder and handle, i.e. in the open Condition to squeeze.

This is achieved by a liquid squeezer for Floor towels and wet wipes with a first Flush plate, which is a liquid compared to strong the absorbency of the floor cloths, absorbent or absorbent material and with a second Actuating plate for pressing the floor cloths onto the absorbent material.

Sponges are useful on both sides of the contact surface Floor towels, d. H. arranged on both flush plates.

The absorbent materials preferably consist of sponges, especially viscose sponges.

The elasticity of the sponges, related to certain This allows recesses on the holding plates for the sponges Squeezing the floor cloths in the open state, what a big step towards a significantly increased relief that means work.

The measure according to the invention makes it possible to use the cloths along with modern holders and even gimbals to press articulated stems on the holders.

Drying is also possible in this way, and without great effort. Low effort to squeeze out to keep it is particularly useful if the Flush plates are connected by a hinge and Wear handles to compress, the contact surface for the floor cloth between the handles on the one hand and the Joint is arranged on the other hand.

You can achieve even better results if you are both on the Highly absorbent on both the top and bottom of the squeezer uses water-absorbent materials. Such sponges e.g. should absorb the water easily and release it again easily can.

The mode of action is as follows: the excess water becomes pressed out, namely in the side facing the floor, i.e. of the wiping surface, about half the pile length, depending on the nature the fiber. The other side facing away from the floor stores however still so much water that it slowly meets the needs given up again according to the soil conditions becomes. You can have a two to four times larger floor area compared to the traditionally pressed cloths, without again to drink or squeeze out.

The principle, materials that are more elastic than the floor towels and can absorb more water than the floor towels assign, can also be applied to roles, the cloths however, be better removed from the holder to move between the Rolls to be pulled through. At least one role must be included Foam or other highly absorbent water absorbent Fabric or material.

The opposite role, the opposite role, can be from any other material. The pressure roller can also just be a smooth surface on which the cloth glides easily.

It is favorable if, in particular, on foldable floor towel holders stretched cloths with pockets press pressure against the bottom of the cloths essential is higher than against the top.

For inserting a stem, if applicable, a gimbaled stem attachment and frame of the holder with a stretched floor cloth, can cutouts through flush plates, clamping plates and sponge training can be provided.

The actuating plates causing the squeezing can be hinged to one another, in particular the upper one can overlap the lower and the two plates are pressed against each other.

You can manufacture a basic device in a design such that Worktops and sponges in different sizes and / or different structure in adaptation to different Floor cleaning sets, their sizes and materials, can be clamped are.

The structure of the absorbent materials can be in layers, in particular with a hard lower layer and a soft upper layer. The Absorbent materials can also be glued to the platen, screwed, riveted or fastened with Velcro.

A water catchment basin can be adapted to the respective bucket and following the contour of the upper actuating plate be.

After rinsing, you will get floor towels with the underside (pile side) on the lower one after opening the pressing device Place a sponge and press the clamping plates against each other.

Figur 1 eine Seitenansicht einer Auspreßvorrichtung nach der Erfindung ist;

Figur 2 ist eine Ansicht von links in Figur 1;

Figur 3 ist eine solche Ausführungsform mit einem weiteren Detail; und

Figur 4 erläutert Variationsmöglichkeiten.

For example, embodiments of the invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which

Figure 1 is a side view of a squeezing device according to the invention;

Figure 2 is a left side view in Figure 1;

Figure 3 is such an embodiment with further detail; and

Figure 4 explains possible variations.

An example embodiment of the invention is according to the figure 1 stored on a bucket 8 and with a nose 1 * over the edge held the bucket. The basic structure of the device is as follows: a support plate 1 is provided, just for hanging on or in a bucket or on a rack using the mentioned Nose 1 *. Actuating plates 2, 2 'can be pivoted 7 move against each other. In Figure 1, the squeezed position A in solid lines, the opening position in dashed lines B shown. Clamping plates 3, 3 ', which carry sponges 9, 9', are held together with the sponges via holding noses 4, 4 ' or groove springs 6, 6 'attached to the plates 2 and 2'. Man puts round rods 5, 5 'in holes in the retaining lugs 4 or 2. 4 '.

In the working position, the pressing device is snapped into place the retaining lug 4 in openings (not designated) of the carrier plate 1 held at point a.

The pressure device is in working position B by support fixed against the edge of the bucket 8 of a frame. In this Position the plate 2 with one hand on the plate 2 ' be pressed. In working position A can be used a lever action with two hands creates opposing pressure be exercised so that the bucket does not fall over when pressed can. Cleaning wipes, possibly with holder and handle etc., so between the actuator plate 2 and the overlapping actuating plate 2 'squeezed. Working positions A or B can alternatively be used.

Figure 2 shows an embodiment of Figure 1 in a folded Position. The reference symbols mean the same parts. Recesses 10, 10 'in the upper region of that shown in the suspension position Holders not only ensure that the water runs off, but also also for the accommodation of the protruding parts. By the the stem can be inserted into the channel 10, 10 ' will. The recesses 10 and 10 'are not only in the actuating plates 2, 2 'or the platen 3, 3', but also provided in the sponge 9, 9 '. In Figure 2 you can see the Round rods 5, which are pushed through the retaining lugs 4, 4 ', the engagement of the tongue springs 6 and 6 'in the plates 1 and 1 'takes place. After rinsing, the floor cloth with the underside of the cloth, i.e. with the pile threads, up on the sponge 9 ' (not shown). The squeezing can be done either Pull plate 2 down to working position B or push it up the plate 2 'in the working position A.

Figure 3 shows once in the front, once in the side view the pressure device described above. It is added here through a water catch basin 11 for a bucket 8. The shape of the The catch basin follows on the one hand the respective designed bucket and then roughly follows the shape of the actuator plate 2 ', i.e. the actuation plate folded down. According to the illustration, the Collection container attached to the pressing device. He can of course also be attached to the bucket. It is possible that Buckets to be divided into used and fresh water, and in the usual way through a partition.

Figure 4 shows the pressing device. Purpose of this presentation it is to be demonstrated that such a pressing device for completely different sizes of holders and floor towels and Materials of the floor towels by changing the dimensions of the Parts 3, 3 'and 9, 9' or modification of the structure or Materials of parts 9, 9 'can be designed.

This will result in series production of most parts of the squeezing device possible through the same design.

Because the contact pressure is changed, or other sponges or other absorbent materials can be chosen, the moisture adapted to the respective cleaning task in the towels will.

The pressing device can be made of a suitable plastic or Materials that are stronger than the sponges are made.

The surfaces of the absorbent materials can be changed as needed or depending on the desire, how high the moisture in the cloth to be set, convex, concave or wavy.

The absorbent materials can also be in different layers and Layers are applied. For example, the top layer soft, the underlayer can be made hard, whichever Water absorption or storage is desired.

The suction materials can expediently on the platen 3, 3 'be attached, for example by gluing, by Velcro, can be riveted etc.

The absorbent materials can preferably have a thickness in the range 30 to 60 mm.

Holes provided on the actuating plates serve to drain the water.

Claims (12)

Liquid squeezer for floor and wet wipes, with a first actuating plate (2), the one Liquid strong compared to the absorbency of the Floor cloths, absorbent or absorbent material (9), characterized by a second actuating plate (2 ') for Press the floor cloths against the absorbent material. Squeezing device according to claim 1, characterized in that absorbent material (9 ') on the second actuating plate (2') is arranged. Squeezing device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the absorbent material (9, 9 ') Sponge, especially viscose sponge. Squeezing device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that for insertion of stem, if necessary gimbal handle attachment and frame of the holder with stretched floor cloth recesses (10, 10 ', 12) through Actuating plate (2, 2 '), clamping plate (3, 3') and sponge formation (9, 9 ') go through, are provided. Squeezing device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that those causing the squeezing Actuating plates (2, 2 ') are hinged together (at 7), the upper (2 ') overlapping the lower hat-like and the Plates can be pressed against each other. Squeezing device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the basic device of a type of Kind is that plates (3, 3 ') and sponges (9, 9') in adaptation to different floor cleaning sets, are interchangeable. Squeezing device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the absorbent materials (9, 9 ') 30 to Are 60 mm thick. Squeezing device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the absorbent materials in layers, especially with a hard lower layer and a soft upper layer, are built up. Squeezing device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the absorbent materials (9, 9 ') on the Clamping plates glued, riveted, screwed or through Velcro or the like are attached. Squeezing device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that to improve water drainage Actuating plates (2, 2 '), clamping plates (3, 3') and / or the Absorbent materials (9, 9 ') have holes. Squeezing device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by an adapted to the respective bucket (8), the contour of the upper actuating plate (2, 2 ') in its unfolded Condition of the following water catchment basin (11) under the a pusher (8) clamped squeezer. Method for pressing out clamped on holders Floor towels, characterized in that after rinsing the floor towels this with the bottom (pile side) on the after Unfold the pressing device and put the lower sponge Plates (3, 3 ') are pressed against each other.

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