EP0912133B1 - Systeme de rin age - Google Patents

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EP0912133B1
EP0912133B1 EP97929230A EP97929230A EP0912133B1 EP 0912133 B1 EP0912133 B1 EP 0912133B1 EP 97929230 A EP97929230 A EP 97929230A EP 97929230 A EP97929230 A EP 97929230A EP 0912133 B1 EP0912133 B1 EP 0912133B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L13/00—Implements for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
    • A47L13/10—Scrubbing; Scouring; Cleaning; Polishing
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    • A47L13/58—Wringers for scouring pads, mops, or the like, combined with buckets
    • A47L13/60—Wringers for scouring pads, mops, or the like, combined with buckets with squeezing rollers

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  • the present invention relates to a unique, purpose designed bucket or container for use in rinsing out dirt from cleaning cloths, mop heads and the like.
  • a detergent or cleaning agent in the water used for rinsing the cleaning cloth.
  • the detergent helps to disolve grease and lift dirt from the surface.
  • the rinsing water and the detergent are held in a bucket which can be moved around easily as the surface is cleaned. Whenever the cleaning cloth becomes heavily loaded with dirt it is rinsed out in the bucket and wrung dry to transfer dirt from the cleaning fabric into the water.
  • a new type of cleaning cloth is now available as disclosed in German patent DE 43 19 939 C2 which makes detergents and cleaning agents unnecessary.
  • the fabrics comprising this cleaning cloth are able to pick up dirt from a surface using only water and can be effectively purged of dirt simply by rinsing in clean water.
  • Document FR-A-2187266 discloses a container according to preamble of claim 1.
  • a container for use in rinsing out dirt from a cleaning cloth according to independent claim 1.
  • the fresh water can either be supplied from an external fresh water source to the container or be prepared in situ within the container from the dirty water resulting from the rinsing process.
  • the container of the invention allows for a cost and time effective rinsing of all kinds of cleaning cloths with high efficiency.
  • the new type of container can obviously be used for rinsing all different kinds of cleaning cloths, mop heads and the like in combination with or without detergents, although it is most efficiently used for rinsing the above mentioned cleaning cloth available under the trademark kiraWisch.
  • At least one nozzle is designed for spraying water free of dirt onto the cleaning cloth.
  • Spraying water onto the cleaning cloth allows for a highly effective rinsing of the cleaning cloth. Since the water free of dirt is sprayed onto the cleaning cloth under a certain pressure dirt particles associated with the cleaning cloth are readily swept off.
  • At least one nozzle is arranged on a spray bar.
  • nozzles are advantageous since a number of nozzles can be mounted onto a spray bar. Using a hose connected to the spray bar the nozzles can be fed with water easily. It is appreciated that not only one, but two or more spray bars carrying nozzles can be used in connection with the container of the invention. With resprect to the present invention the term nozzles also comprises simple holes through which water is sprayed.
  • At least one nozzle is arranged in a fixed position within said container.
  • the cleaning fabric can be moved relative to the nozzles in order to achieve efficient rinsing.
  • Nozzles arranged in a fixed position allow for a simple construction of the container according to the invention. Such an arrangement is particularly suitable for rinsing floor cleaning mops mounted on a handle, where the handle may be used to push and pull the mop head along the spray nozzles.
  • At least one nozzle is movably arranged within the container.
  • This embodiment is advantageous in combination with heavy cleaning tools having cleaning cloths attached which have to be rinsed extensively.
  • the possibility of moving the nozzles relative to the cleaning cloth spares the cleaning person the frequent up and down movement of the cleaning tool.
  • nozzles are connected to a spray support.
  • a spray support provides a simple constructural means for mounting an array of nozzles.
  • the nozzles can be disconnected from the spray support so as to exchange defective nozzles easily and to allow for easy cleaning of dirty or blocked nozzles.
  • the spray support is detachably mounted onto the container.
  • the spray support can be withdrawn from the container, in particular for insprcting or cleaning the entire spray system.
  • wringing means for wringing out the cleaning cloth is provided.
  • Wringing out the cleaning cloth is advantageous in order to effectively remove dirt dissolved in water from the cleaning cloth. Wringing out the cleaning cloth first before spraying of rinsing water renders the rinsing much more efficient since most of the dirty water associated with the cleaning cloth has been removed by wringing out.
  • the cleaning cloth is mechanically pressed to the wringing means, representing the simplest way for wringing out the cleaning cloth.
  • the wringing means is a roller bar, allowing for thoroughly wringing out water of cleaning cloths comprising various materials and shapes. It is further perferred that the roller bar is mounted at a top end of said structure for receiving the cleaning cloth to be rinsed.
  • the structure adapted to receive the cleaning cloth comprises guiding means for guiding the cleaning cloth along the roller bar during inserting the cleaning cloth into the container.
  • the structure adapted to receive the cleaning cloth comprises a carrier adapted to receive a tool having attached the cleaning cloth thereon.
  • This embodiment allows for a most easy handling of the cleaning cloth during rinsing, since the carrier is designed to receive and hold tools.
  • the carrier is movable between a first position retracted away from the container and a second position pushed into the container, the cleaning cloth being rinsed with water free of dirt in said second position of said carrier.
  • This embodiment is highly advantageous because the cleaning cloth can be inserted into the structure for receiving it in an accessible, exposed position and then the cleaning cloth together with the carrier is pushed into the container, for example via the tool connected to the cleaning cloth. Then rinsing is performed inside the container without spilling or spraying of water onto the floor.
  • roller bar is mounted in face of the carrier at a distance providing a gap for wringing the cleaning cloth while moving the carrier.
  • This embodiment allows for sweeping off dirty water before rinsing occurs. It also guarantees removal of excessive water when the cleaning cloth is pulled out of the container.
  • the whole process of moving the carrier together with the cleaning cloth from the first to the second position and back again can be performed using a tool like for example a stick, which fits into recesses of the carrier.
  • the container of the invention comprises a cover.
  • the cover prevents spraying around or spilling of dirty water during the process of rinsing.
  • the container comprises wheels.
  • the container can be moved around easily.
  • said means for providing fresh water comprises a fresh water inlet pipe connected to a hose leading to the nozzles and a water outlet pipe for discharging dirty water from the compartment.
  • Such a container ensures a constant supply of clean water for rinsing by connecting the water inlet to a water tap sending out water under a sufficient pressure to be sprayed from the nozzles directly onto the cleaning cloth. The water just drops or drains off from the cleaning cloth together with dirt particles. Dirty water is then discharged through the water outlet, which is advantageously arranged in the bottom part of the container.
  • the container comprises a pump for pumping water from the compartment to the nozzles.
  • This embodiment is advantageous in that the container can be moved around freely and is independent of a constant connection to the fresh water source.
  • the water free of dirt needed to be sprayed over the cleaning cloth can for example be provided in a compartment of the container representing a fresh water reservoir, whereas the dirty water draining off the cleaning cloth during rinsing is collected in a second compartment.
  • the pump used in connection with the present invention can be provided as an electrically operated pump, a foot or a hand operated pump. Physically operated pumps are preferred in situations where there is no electricity supply. A hand operated pump being provided in a top portion of the container can be easily handled by the cleaning person.
  • said means for providing fresh water comprises filter means for filtering dirty water resulting from the rinsing process.
  • This highly preferred embodiment represents a self-supporting rinsing system which is completely independent of a constant water supply or a repeated renewal of a fresh water reservoir.
  • the filter means can be provided downstream or preferably upstream of the pump.
  • the latter embodiment is advantageous in that there is no risk of soiling the pump with dirty water.
  • the filter means comprises pores greater than microns in size.
  • Such filter means will be adequate for most commercial and domestic situations wherein the water has to be cleaned of dirt particles which are generally greater than microns in size.
  • the filter means comprises pores smaller than microns in size.
  • Such filters allow for a highly effective filtration not only of dirt particles but also of micro-organisms like bacteria, funghi and the like.
  • Such filters can for example be carbon filters available with pores of different diameters.
  • the container comprises means for mechanically agitating the water in the container.
  • the water is most efficiently drained off and fed into the pump and/or the filter means, respectively, and dirt particles are prevented from settling down in the bottom part of the container, thus adding to an easy cleaning of the container after having been used.
  • the container adapted to hold water can be connected to a motor in such a way as to cause it to vibrate, or a motor driven water stirring device can be provided within the container. Even ultrasonic vibration may be employed to agitate the water.
  • the means for providing fresh water comprises a fresh water compartment and at least one nozzle is designed as an outlet of the compartment allowing the water to be splashed onto the cleaning cloth under gravity.
  • This embodiment is advantageous since it represents a simple but effective mode of thouroughly rinsing the cleaning cloth. There is no need of a pump or filter unit to be included in the container. In splashing a certain amount of water over the cleaning cloth the dirt particles are flushed away efficiently. Dirty water simply flows down into the bottom compartment of the container under gravity, where it remains without having to be exchanged to fresh water.
  • the container 10 shown in Fig. 1 and 2 comprises a main compartment 12 adapted to hold water and an upper body 14 designed to carry various further components of the container 10 according to the invention.
  • a pump 16 comprising a handle 18 and a suction hose 20.
  • the pump 16 is a hand operated pump, which is operated by the cleaning person through the handle 18. It is appreciated that the pump 16 can be replaced by a foot operated pump or an electrically operated pump.
  • the container 10 further comprises a filter unit 22 connected to the pump 16 via a hose 24.
  • the filter unit 22 is mounted in a hole 25 provided in the upper body 14.
  • Another hose 26 leading out of the filter unit 22 is connected to a spray arm 28 having two inlet pipes 29 and an array of eight outlet pipes 29'.
  • the spray arm 28 is connected to a spray support 30 comprising a number of holes corresponding to the eight outlet pipes 29'.
  • Spray nozzles 32 are connected to the ends of the outlet pipes 29'.
  • the spray support 30 is inserted together with the spray arm 28 and the spray nozzles 32 into an opening 33 in the upper body 14.
  • the container 10 further comprises a structure 34 adapted to receive a cleaning cloth.
  • the structure 34 comprises a carrier 36 having lateral bulged edges 37, a recess 38 and a hole 40 as well as guiding means 42.
  • a roller bar 44 is provided as wringing means leaving a gap 45 between the roller bar 44 and the structure 34 (see Fig. 3).
  • the upper body 14 of the container 10 is detachably mounted onto the compartment 12 using clips 46 engaging a bulged upper edge 48 of the compartment 12.
  • a cover 50 covers the upper compartment 12 and contains a hole 52 through which the handle 18 of the pump 16 is protruding.
  • the compartment 12 further comprises two front wheels 54 and a small foot 55.
  • a cleaning tool 58 is shown in Fig. 2. It comprises a cleaning cloth 56 connected to a stiff plate 59 (not seen in Fig. 1 and 2) being attached to a handle or stick 64. It is appreciated that the cleaning tool 58 can be a mop head or any other cleaning tool and that the cleaning cloth can comprise the fabric available under the trade mark keraWisch or any other appropriate cleaning fabric.
  • Rinsing a cleaning cloth using the container 10 of the invention is performed as follows:
  • the cleaning tool 58 is placed onto the carrier 36 and is secured within the bulged lateral edges 37 of the carrier 36 as shown in Fig. 2.
  • the handle 64 is connected to the plate 59 via an articulation 66.
  • the plate 59 is turned about the articulation into a position extending along the longitudinal axis of the handle.
  • the handle 64 and its articulation 66 fit into the recess 38 of the carrier 36 serving as a seat for the handle 64.
  • This construction allows for pushing the carrier 36 together with the cleaning tool 58 within guiding means 42 down into the upper body 14 of the container 10.
  • the plate 59 may have other protrusions (not shown) fitting into the hole 40.
  • Fig. 3 illustrates the processes occuring inside the upper body 14.
  • the cleaning cloth 56 While pushing down the carrier 36 the cleaning cloth 56 is inserted into the gap 45 and concomittantly pressed against the roller bar 44 provided in the top part of the upper body 14. By pressing the cleaning cloth 56 against the roller bar 44 the cleaning cloth 56 is wrung out, i.e. dirty water is removed from the cleaning cloth 56. The dirty water simply flows down into the compartment 12. After having passed the roller bar 44 the cleaning cloth 56 is relatively dry, most of the dirty water associated with it being swept off.
  • the pump 16 While the carrier 36 and the cleaning cloth 56 are held in a "pushed down” position the pump 16 is operated using the handle 18.
  • the pump 16 pumps dirty water contained in the compartment 12 to the filter unit 22. There, dirt particles are filtered out of the water. The extent to which particles are filtered out depends on the pores of filtering means provided inside the filter unit 22 (not shown).
  • the cleaning cloth 56 is pressed to the roller bar 44 again and is freed from excessive water.
  • the tool 58 can then be taken from the carrier 36 or a new round of rinsing may be performed by pushing the carrier 36.
  • FIG. 4 A simpler embodiment of the container according to the invention is shown in Fig. 4 and 5.
  • a container 80 is designed as a bucket comprising a single compartment 82.
  • the container 80 may be carried around by the cleaning person using a handle 84 provided in the upper part of the compartment 82.
  • the container shown in Fig. 4 comprises a pump 86, for example an electrically operated pump, and a filter unit 88 in two separate further compartments 90 and 92 arranged at the outside of the container 80.
  • the hoses connecting the compartments 82, 90 and 92 are not shown.
  • the container 80 further comprises two spray bars 94 arranged in the upper part of the comparment 82.
  • the spray bars 94 comprise nozzles 96 simply provided as holes in this embodiment.
  • the spray bars face a structure 98 adapted to receive a cleaning cloth.
  • the structure 98 comprises two L-shaped arms 99.
  • roller bar 100 is provided above the spray bars 94 .
  • the container 80 shown in Fig. 5 does not contain a filter unit 88 and a pump 92, but is connected through hoses 101 and 102 to a water tap 104.
  • the compartment 82 is connected to a hose 106 leading to a drain 108.
  • Rinsing a cleaning cloth using the container 80 comprises inserting the cleaning cloth into the structure 98 surrounded by the L-shaped arms 99. During insertion the cleaning cloth can be mechanically pressed against the roller bar 100 so as to remove much of the dirty water before rinsing. The cleaning cloth then faces the spray bars 94 serving to spray fresh water directly onto the cleaning cloth.
  • the fresh water is either directly supplied by the water tap 104 (Fig. 5) or water contained in the compartment 82 is pumped by the pump 86 through the filter unit 88 (Fig. 4) and further guided to the spray bars 94.
  • the pressure of the water coming out of the water tap 104 is generally high enough to allow spraying of the water through nozzles 96 onto the surface of a cleaning cloth.
  • the dirty water flows down into the compartment 82 and is drained off through hose 106 (Fig. 5) or freed from dirt through filter unit 88 (Fig. 4).
  • the cleaning cloth can be moved up and down along the spray bars 94 and is then pulled out of the structure 98 again.
  • the pump 86 is electrically operated, for example by an electric motor.
  • This motor can also serve to vibrate or stirr the water in the container 82, thus avoiding excessive settling down of dirt in the bottom part of the compartment 82.

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  1. Récipient (10 ; 80) destiné à être utilisé pour rincer un chiffon de nettoyage (56) et en enlever ainsi la saleté, comprenant un compartiment (12 ; 92) adapté à contenir de l'eau, des moyens de fourniture d'eau propre, une structure (34 ; 98) adaptée à recevoir le chiffon de nettoyage (56) à rincer, et des buses (32 ; 96) destinées à pulvériser de l'eau dépourvue de saleté sur le chiffon de nettoyage (56),
       caractérisé en ce qu'une rangée de buses (32 ; 96) sont disposées le long d'un bras de pulvérisation (28) ou d'une barre de pulvérisation (94) de telle sorte que l'eau est pulvérisée directement sur le chiffon de nettoyage (56), rinçant en profondeur le chiffon de nettoyage (56).
  2. Récipient (10 ; 80) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le bras de pulvérisation (28) ou la barre de pulvérisation (94) s'étend sensiblement verticalement à l'intérieur du récipient (10 ; 80).
  3. Récipient (10 ; 80) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 2, caractérisé en ce que les buses (32 ; 96) sont montées dans une position fixe à l'intérieur du récipient.
  4. Récipient (10 ; 80) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 2, caractérisé en ce que la buse (32 ; 96), au nombre minimum d'une, est montée mobile à l'intérieur du récipient.
  5. Récipient (10 ; 80) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que plusieurs buses (32 ; 96) sont montées sur un support de pulvérisation (30).
  6. Récipient (10 ; 80) selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que le support de pulvérisation (30) est monté de façon détachable sur le récipient (10 ; 80).
  7. Récipient (10 ; 80) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé par des moyens d'essorage (44 ; 100) destinés à essorer le chiffon de nettoyage (56).
  8. Récipient (10 ; 80) selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que les moyens d'essorage (44 ; 100) sont conçus pour que le chiffon de nettoyage (56) soit automatiquement essoré lorsqu'il est inséré dans le récipient (10 ; 80) ou lorsqu'il en est retiré.
  9. Récipient (10 ; 80) selon la revendication 7 ou 8, caractérisé en ce que les moyens d'essorage (44 ; 100) comprennent une barre à rouleau (44 ; 100).
  10. Récipient (10 ; 80) selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que la barre à rouleau (44 ; 100) est montée à une extrémité supérieure de la structure (34 ; 98) adaptée à recevoir le chiffon de nettoyage (56) à rincer.
  11. Récipient (10 ; 80) selon la revendication 10, caractérisé en ce que la structure (34 ; 98) adaptée à recevoir le chiffon de nettoyage (56) comprend des moyens de guidage (42) destinés à guider le chiffon de nettoyage (56) le long de la barre à rouleau (44 ; 100) lors de l'insertion dans le récipient et lors du retrait du chiffon de nettoyage (56) du récipient, respectivement.
  12. Récipient (10 ; 80) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 11, caractérisé en ce que la structure (34 ; 98) adaptée à recevoir le chiffon de nettoyage (56) comprend un élément porteur (36) adapté à recevoir un outil (58) sur lequel est fixé le chiffon de nettoyage (56).
  13. Récipient (10 ; 80) selon la revendication 12, caractérisé en ce que l'élément porteur (36) est susceptible d'être déplacé entre une première position retirée du récipient (10 ; 80) et une deuxième position enfoncée dans le récipient (10 ; 80), le chiffon de nettoyage (56) étant rincé avec de l'eau dépourvue de saleté dans la deuxième position de l'élément porteur (36).
  14. Récipient (10 ; 80) selon la revendication 13, caractérisé en ce que la barre à rouleau (44 ; 100) est montée en face de l'élément porteur (36) à une distance laissant un espace (45) pour rincer le chiffon de nettoyage (56) lorsque l'élément porteur (36) est déplacé.
  15. Récipient (10 ; 80) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 14, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un couvercle (50).
  16. Récipient (10 ; 80) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 15, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des roues (54).
  17. Récipient (10 ; 80) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 16, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de fourniture d'eau propre comprennent une conduite d'amenée d'eau propre reliée à un tuyau conduisant aux buses (32 ; 96) et une conduite de sortie de l'eau destinée à évacuer l'eau sale du compartiment (12 ; 90).
  18. Récipient (10 ; 80) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 16, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend une pompe (16 ; 86) destinée à pomper l'eau du compartiment (12 ; 82) vers les buses (32 ; 96).
  19. Récipient (10 ; 80) selon la revendication 18, caractérisé en ce que la pompe (16 ; 86) est une pompe électrique.
  20. Récipient (10 ; 80) selon la revendication 18, caractérisé en ce que la pompe (16 ; 86) est une pompe à main.
  21. Récipient (10 ; 80) selon la revendication 18, caractérisé en ce que la pompe (16 ; 86) est une pompe à pied.
  22. Récipient (10 ; 80) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 18 à 21, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de fourniture d'eau propre comprennent des moyens de filtrage (22 ; 88) pour filtrer l'eau sale provenant du processus de rinçage.
  23. Récipient (10 ; 80) selon la revendication 22, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de filtrage (22 ; 88) sont prévus en amont de la pompe (16; 86).
  24. Récipient (10 ; 80) selon la revendication 22, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de filtrage (22 ; 88) sont prévus en aval de la pompe.
  25. Récipient (10 ; 80) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 22 à 24, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de filtrage (22 ; 88) comprennent des pores dont la taille est supérieure à plusieurs microns.
  26. Récipient (10 ; 80) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 22 à 24, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de filtrage (22 ; 88) comprennent des pores dont la taille est inférieure à plusieurs microns.
  27. Récipient (10 ; 80) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 26, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un moyen permettant d'agiter l'eau.
  28. Récipient (10 ; 80) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 7 à 16, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de fourniture d'eau propre comprennent un compartiment à eau propre et en ce que la buse (32 ; 96), au nombre minimum d'une, est conçue comme une sortie du compartiment, permettant à l'eau d'être projetée sur le chiffon de nettoyage (56) par gravité.
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