EP0928151B1 - Hand-held appliance for cleaning smooth surfaces - Google Patents

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EP0928151B1
EP0928151B1 EP98943794A EP98943794A EP0928151B1 EP 0928151 B1 EP0928151 B1 EP 0928151B1 EP 98943794 A EP98943794 A EP 98943794A EP 98943794 A EP98943794 A EP 98943794A EP 0928151 B1 EP0928151 B1 EP 0928151B1
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  • the invention relates to a hand-held device for cleaning smooth surfaces, especially glass panes, with a sponge block, a flat box-shaped the sponge block and parallel to it at a distance a wiper strip interchangeably receiving holder with a a direction of pull on it, one Wiper strip edge of the wiper strip over a cover wall of the holder diagonally to the front, to the side in the pulling direction, for example in the open Surface of the sponge block lying, protruding, with the holder each between the wiper strip and the sponge side walls has that from a plane that from the wiper edge and a free one that touches the surface to be cleaned Sponge block side is formed, lie back.
  • Such handheld devices for cleaning smooth surfaces are from the EP 0 263 456 B1 known.
  • This handheld device has the disadvantage that the distance between the top wall and the free front edge the wiper strip is constant, therefore occurs when cleaning modern ones Windows, usually in a rubber or silicone frame are held, which is about 1 cm far from the pane in the frame extends to the problem that when cleaning the frame-side track the wiper strip corner due to high friction values held back on the rubber and bent up so that a 1 cm wide glass edge strip remains moist and the from the wiper strip, which is usually held at a slight angle, on the side liquid displaced to the frame from the resulting gap increasingly flows down.
  • the object of the invention is a hand-held device of the type mentioned Kind, while avoiding the aforementioned disadvantages, with simpler To improve shape change so that with the same smooth surfaces, like glass panes, without framing and without Liquid drain quickly and inexpensively even in the Edge areas of the surfaces can be cleaned satisfactorily.
  • the side walls in one area near the wiper strip each has a side wall projection have that with a side wall edge close to said Level and the top wall in two of the wiper strips assigned corner areas up to close to the wiper edge
  • Formation of stabilizing lugs for the wiper strip preferred is and the side wall edges at the front at the top of the stabilization tabs end there.
  • the distance between the top wall and the front wiper strip edge over the length of the wiper strip different; In the corner areas of the top wall, the distance is too the wiper edge is smaller than the one in between Middle area and is about 2 mm to an elastic Adjustment to the rest of the wiping edge course with slight ease To ensure pressure.
  • a Lift the wiper edge off the surface of the glass pane forming gaps between the surface of the Glass pane and the wiper strip are prevented.
  • the stabilizing lugs are a plastic holder to the corner areas of the cover wall on the wiper strip side formed.
  • Handheld devices with a holder made of metal are the Stabilizing lugs formed from the top wall, i.e. in the corner area of the top wall are the stabilizing noses punched out and then into their corresponding position pre-bent.
  • An advantageous embodiment is that the two Side walls of the box-shaped housing one each have the adjacent recess, by which the wiper strip is edged on the side and from the this forward to the side over the side wall with a short Side area protrudes.
  • the short side protrusion of the wiper strip is advantageous held in the side groove so that it is also at a Do not touch an inhibiting frame gasket rubber significantly bends away and the cleaning water towards the seal seals when the window pane in the frame area is subtracted.
  • the wiper strip By protruding the wiper strip from the it is box-shaped housing with a good grip in the slot easily possible, the pane also in the corner areas peel off cleanly. Since the wiper strip is only 1 - 2 mm from the Recesses in the side walls, it will kept dimensionally stable. The problem of bending the Wiper strip ends with an escapement on the edging rubber the window is avoided.
  • the distance between the front edge of the front wall and the front edge of the wiper strip larger in the central area than in the corner areas; there it is still about 2 mm, which makes an elastic adjustment over the entire course of the wiping edge with only slight pressure is to be guaranteed. Even when touching The wiper strip lies completely in the seals in the window frame on the glass pane, and a lifting of the wiper edge from the surface of the glass sheet to form Gaps between the surface of the glass sheet and the Wiper strip is prevented.
  • the in the corner area of the Stabilizing lugs arranged on the top wall press the Wiper strip up to close to the side ends of the Glass pane surface, so that the wiper strip is even overall rests on the surface of the glass pane and thus the Cleaning liquid or the water and foam without problems, is removable from the surface without streaking.
  • the elastic wiper strip is in the pull-off direction stabilized on the back of the side wall of the holder and in the direction of pressure from the back of the slot supported.
  • This back is preferably on the rear bevel of the wiper strip adapted in shape.
  • the bevel of the wiper strip is either up to the Wiping edge continued or the wiper strip is perpendicular to Wiping edge supported so that it protrudes trapezoidal.
  • the supporting side wall is preferably almost to the Wiper edge brought up and closer to this by 1 - 2 mm than the stabilizing noses.
  • the stabilizing lugs to the corner areas of the cover wall on the wiper strip side formed.
  • the side walls of the stabilizing nose out towards the free Sponge surface from the disc level one to cleaning surface running backwards, i.e. with a recess, educated.
  • a relatively large distance of about 5 - 6 cm between the Having a wiper edge up to the sponge is that Deposit the sponge from a deep frame drawn wiper edge up to the seal advantageously possible.
  • the deep-drawn wiper strip side Side wall is angled approximately parallel to the wiper strip or Continued T-shaped, so that a U-shaped receiving chamber behind the wiper strip for stripped liquid and foam arises, which concentrate there without running off.
  • the chamber walls are about 1 - 2 mm above the glass pane, depending on the pressure exerted when wiping closer. Because the drainage and wiping movement are dynamic Operations, the relatively wide gap in the side wall is sufficient up to the surface to be cleaned, the water and the foam always to capture and prevent it from draining.
  • 1 to 8 is a (1) designated handheld for Cleaning smooth surfaces, especially glass panes (GS), shown, the holder (2) with a receptacle for a Wiper strip (4) and at least one sponge block (5) is flat box-shaped.
  • the Holder (2) also any other elongated housing shape exhibit; a completely closed on the side, However, the housing is partially open on the cleaning side advantageous.
  • a handle (6) On a top wall (3) of the holder (2) there is a handle (6) established. Depending on the material of the holder (2) this handle (6) is integrally formed on the holder (6) or held in the top wall (3) with a snap connection.
  • the sponge block (5) preferably consists of two different hard sponge parts, of which the Wiper strip (4) facing away from the sponge part is harder and therefore brings about a stronger rubbing and cleaning effect.
  • Both the wiper strip (4) and the sponge block (5) are from an open one, the wiper strip (4) and the sponge block (5) pointing holder side, which at the same time the Forms the cleaning side of the hand-held device (1) into the holder (2) used.
  • the wiper strip (4) stands over the top wall (3) of the holder (2) before, the wiper strip (4) then becoming one cleaning surface (GS) is set at an acute angle.
  • the distance in the Corner areas is about 2 mm and in the middle 5 - 10 mm, preferably 7 mm.
  • the stabilizing lugs (7) hold the wiper strip (4) when Clean in position to the surface to be cleaned, so that also when wiping the side window rubber seals (GD) and at the same time on the surface to be cleaned (GS) Ends (4E) of the wiper strip (4) towards the surface are held down.
  • the wiper strip (4) lies flat at all times on the surface of the surface to be cleaned, in particular also in the edge area on the window frame side up to the touched Seal (GD) of the window frame (R).
  • the stabilizing lugs (7) are made of plastic existing top wall (3) of the holder (2) formed.
  • the side walls (2S) in the area near the sponge are about 1 - 2 cm narrow and in the area close to the bar up to almost that Wiper strip edge level preferred and form one Sidewall projection (2V).
  • the front edge (2K) of the The protrusion preferably runs slightly closer to Wiper edge (4K) or in continuation of the tip of the Stabilizing nose (7) towards the sponge (5), however, the distance to the surface to be cleaned (GS) is slight increases, which lies approximately in the plane (E), which of the Wiper edge (4K) and the free sponge surface formed is.
  • the side wall protrusion (2V) sits about 1 - 2 cm from the Wiper strip (4) continues in the sponge direction, the rest of the larger one Side wall area (2S) up to the sponge (5) is stronger pulled in so that the sponge (5) from the frame (R) one Window can be lifted out, the Wiper strip edge (4K) remains on the window (GS) and is drawn close to the frame (R) and the one there Gasket (GD).
  • the side wall projection (2V) With the side wall projection (2V) the stripped Liquid and foam prevented from flowing out.
  • a retaining wall (T) in the holder interior about 1 - 2 cm long, so that a U-shaped Collection chamber is formed by the wiper strip (4), the Sidewall projection (2V) and the support wall (T) is surrounded.
  • the side wall (2S *) is a modified version in Continuation of the support wall (T) angled.
  • All guiding, fixing and stabilizing elements are included the holder housing (2) integrated made of plastic.
  • the wiper strip (4) only protrudes at the front beyond the front wall (SV) of the housing (2).
  • the wipers according to the invention have the two Side walls (2V) of the box-shaped housing (2) each one Narrow adjoining the stabilizing nose (7) Recess (8.8A) through which the wiper strip (4) only a short piece with its ends (4E, 4T) laterally over the Wiper housing side wall (2V) protrudes.
  • Fig. 5 shows a section of a first embodiment of a groove-like recess (8) of the side wall (2V) along the Wiper strip (4) cut.
  • the recess widens to Front so that the side wall (2V) that the rear wall (R) the groove (8) forms, tapering to the front.
  • the rear wall (WR) supports the wiper strip (4) against the Contact pressure on the wiper edge (4K) when wiping off.
  • the side surface of the wiper strip (4) runs the slope of the Rear wall (WR) adjusted up to the wiper edge (4K) straight through, so that the wiper strip end (4E) tapers out the side wall (2V) protrudes laterally.
  • Fig. 7 shows an end view of FIG. 5 on the Wiper edge (4K).
  • the groove (8) holds the wiper strip (4) on the one hand with the side wall (2V) and on the other hand with the front support lug (7) of the front wall (3V).
  • Side wall (2V) is on the inside of the housing (3)
  • Counter holder (G) arranged with which the wiper strip (4) is pinched. This is an alternative to that in Fig. 2 shown bead holder.
  • the retaining wall (T) forms one Bag with the side wall and the wiper strip to catch the stripped liquid.
  • Fig. 8 shows a section BB through Fig. 7, in which the Front (3V) with the support nose (7) and the side wall (2V) with the groove (8) and the inserted wiper strip (4) see is. On the back is the latter by the counter holder (G) supported. You can see in the pocket with the retaining wall (T) into it.
  • the side wall (2V) extends 1 - 2 mm to the Wiper strip edge (4K) and the support lug (7) is about 1 - 2 mm further back from this.
  • FIG. 6 shows an alternative embodiment of the recess (8A), the slit-like side wall (2V) along the front wall interspersed so that the wiper strip (4) until shortly before trapezoidal laterally protruding wiper strip end area (4T) is held there in a loose fit.
  • this side blunted squeegee can be an even larger side Amount of liquid when pulling along a frame dammed up and then transferred into the interior than at the tapered wiper strip end (4E) according to FIG. 5.
  • FIGS. 7 and 8 also apply to the embodiment according to FIG. 6 to.
  • FIG. 4 shows another embodiment of the hand-held device (1) shown with a cover wall (3) made of metal (M).
  • the Stabilizing lugs (7) are from the top wall (3) of the holder (2) molded out.
  • the top wall (3) is from the broad side of the hand-held device (1) cut into a short piece, and so free cut ends / corners (3E) of the top wall (3) then to form the stabilizing lugs (7) in Bent towards the wiper edge (4K).
  • the holder (2) can be in its wiper strip-side corner areas (3E) other the ends (4E) the wiper strip (4) or position-fixing stabilizing Elements, such as projections or the like. Have.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Handgerät zum Reinigen glatter Flächen, insbesondere Glasscheiben, mit einem Schwammblock, einem flachkastenförmigen den Schwammblock und im Abstand dazu parallel eine Wischleiste auswechselbar aufnehmenden Halter mit einem in einer Ziehrichtung ausgerichteten Handgriff daran, wobei eine Wischleistenkante der Wischleiste über eine Deckwand des Halters schräg nach vorne, abseits in Ziehrichtung, etwa in der freien Fläche des Schwammblocks liegend, vorsteht, wobei der Halter jeweils zwischen der Wischleiste und dem Schwamm Seitenwände aufweist, die von einer Ebene aus, die von der Wischleistenkante und einer freien, die zu reinigende Fläche berührende Schwammblockseite gebildet ist, zurückliegen.The invention relates to a hand-held device for cleaning smooth surfaces, especially glass panes, with a sponge block, a flat box-shaped the sponge block and parallel to it at a distance a wiper strip interchangeably receiving holder with a a direction of pull on it, one Wiper strip edge of the wiper strip over a cover wall of the holder diagonally to the front, to the side in the pulling direction, for example in the open Surface of the sponge block lying, protruding, with the holder each between the wiper strip and the sponge side walls has that from a plane that from the wiper edge and a free one that touches the surface to be cleaned Sponge block side is formed, lie back.

Derartige Handgeräte zum Reinigen glatter Flächen sind aus der EP 0 263 456 B1 bekannt. Dieses Handgerät hat den Nachteil, daß der Abstand zwischen der Deckwand und der freien vorderen Kante der Wischleiste konstant ist, daher tritt beim Putzen von modernen Fenstern, die gewöhnlich in einer Gummi- oder Silikonfassung gehalten sind, die ca. 1 cm weit von der Scheibe in den Rahmen hinausreicht, das Problem auf, daß jeweils beim Putzen der rahmenseitigen Bahn die Wischleistenecke durch hohe Reibungswerte an dem Gummi zurückgehalten und hochgebogen wird, so daß ein etwa 1 cm breiter Glasrandstreifen feucht bleibt und darüberhinaus die von der gewöhnlich leicht schräg gehaltenen Wischleiste seitlich zum Rahmen verdrängte Flüssigkeit aus dem entstehenden Spalt vermehrt nach unten abfließt. Beim Abziehen der Reinigungsflüssigkeit bzw. des Wassers ist also die Wischleiste mit ihrem fensterrahmenseitig zugeordneten Ende im Randbereich aufgrund der Reibung an der elastischen Abdichtung von der Oberfläche der zu reinigenden Glasscheibe abgehoben und die Kante der Wischleiste liegt nicht mit ihrer gesamten Länge eben auf der Glasscheibe auf.Such handheld devices for cleaning smooth surfaces are from the EP 0 263 456 B1 known. This handheld device has the disadvantage that the distance between the top wall and the free front edge the wiper strip is constant, therefore occurs when cleaning modern ones Windows, usually in a rubber or silicone frame are held, which is about 1 cm far from the pane in the frame extends to the problem that when cleaning the frame-side track the wiper strip corner due to high friction values held back on the rubber and bent up so that a 1 cm wide glass edge strip remains moist and the from the wiper strip, which is usually held at a slight angle, on the side liquid displaced to the frame from the resulting gap increasingly flows down. When removing the cleaning liquid or the water is the wiper strip with your End assigned to the window frame side in the edge area due to the Friction on the elastic seal from the surface of the cleaning glass pane lifted off and the edge of the wiper strip does not lie with its entire length on the glass pane.

Weiterhin ist aus der US-A-2 230 583 bekannt, eine Wischleiste in einen Abzieher zwischen einer rückseitigen Stützwand und einer frontseitigen Stützleiste einzuklemmen, wobei die Stützleiste nahe den freien Ecken der Wischleiste vorgezogene Stabilisierungsnasen trägt.Furthermore, it is known from US-A-2 230 583 a wiper strip in a puller between a rear bulkhead and one Pinch the front support bar, with the support bar close Stabilizing lugs extended to the free corners of the wiper strip wearing.

Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung, ein Handgerät der eingangs genannten Art, unter Vermeidung der vorgenannten Nachteile, bei einfacher Formänderung so zu verbessern, daß mit demselben glatte Flächen, wie Glasscheiben, ohne rahmenseitige Streifenbildung und ohne Flüssigkeitsabfluß schnell und kostengünstig auch in den Randbereichen der Flächen zufriedenstellend gereinigt werden.The object of the invention is a hand-held device of the type mentioned Kind, while avoiding the aforementioned disadvantages, with simpler To improve shape change so that with the same smooth surfaces, like glass panes, without framing and without Liquid drain quickly and inexpensively even in the Edge areas of the surfaces can be cleaned satisfactorily.

Die Lösung der Aufgabe besteht darin, daß die Seitenwände in einem wischleistennahen Bereich jeweils einen Seitenwandvorsprung aufweisen, der mit einer Seitenwandkante nahe an die genannte Ebene heranreicht und die Deckwand in zwei der Wischleiste zugeordneten Eckbereichen bis nahe an die Wischleistenkante unter Bildung von Stabilisierungsnasen für die Wischleiste vorgezogen ist und die Seitenwandkanten jeweils frontseitig an der Spitze der dortigen Stabilisierungsnasen enden.The solution to the problem is that the side walls in one area near the wiper strip each has a side wall projection have that with a side wall edge close to said Level and the top wall in two of the wiper strips assigned corner areas up to close to the wiper edge Formation of stabilizing lugs for the wiper strip preferred is and the side wall edges at the front at the top of the stabilization tabs end there.

Erfindungsgemäß ist daher der Abstand zwischen der Deckwand und der vorderen Wischleisten-Kante über-der Länge der Wischleiste verschieden; in den Eckbereichen der Deckwand ist der Abstand zu der Wischleisten-Kante kleiner als in dem dazwischenliegenden Mittenbereich und beträgt etwa noch 2 mm, um eine elastische Anpassung auf den restlichen Wischkantenverlauf unter leichtem Andruck zu gewährleisten. Beim seitlichen Berühren von Dichtungen liegt die Wischleiste vollständig auf der Glasscheibe auf, und ein Abheben der Wischleisten-Kante von der Oberfläche der Glasscheibe unter Bildung von Zwischenräumen zwischen der Oberfläche der Glasscheibe und der Wischleiste wird verhindert. Die in dem Eckbereich der Deckwand angeordneten Stabilisierungsnasen drücken Eckbereich der Deckwand angeordneten Stabilisierungsnasen drücken die Wischleiste auf die Glasscheiben-Oberfläche, so daß die Wischleiste insgesamt eben auf der Oberfläche der Glasscheibe aufliegt und somit die Reinigungsflüssigkeit bzw. das Wasser problemlos, ohne Streifenbildung auf der Oberfläche, abziehbar ist.According to the invention, the distance between the top wall and the front wiper strip edge over the length of the wiper strip different; In the corner areas of the top wall, the distance is too the wiper edge is smaller than the one in between Middle area and is about 2 mm to an elastic Adjustment to the rest of the wiping edge course with slight ease To ensure pressure. When touching seals from the side the wiper strip lies completely on the glass pane, and a Lift the wiper edge off the surface of the glass pane forming gaps between the surface of the Glass pane and the wiper strip are prevented. The one in the Press the stabilization tabs on the corner of the top wall Press the stabilization tabs on the corner of the top wall the wiper strip on the glass pane surface, so that the Wiper strip overall on the surface of the glass pane rests and thus the cleaning liquid or water easy to remove, without streaking on the surface is.

Bei einer Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Handgerätes mit einem Halter aus Kunststoff sind die Stabilisierungsnasen an die wischleistenseitigen Eckbereiche der Deckwand angeformt.In one embodiment of the hand-held device according to the invention The stabilizing lugs are a plastic holder to the corner areas of the cover wall on the wiper strip side formed.

Bei einer anderen Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Handgerätes mit einem Halter aus Metall sind die Stabilisierungsnasen aus der Deckwand herausgeformt, d.h. in dem Eckbereich der Deckwand sind die Stabilisierungsnasen freigestanzt und dann in ihre entsprechende Position vorgebogen.In another embodiment of the invention Handheld devices with a holder made of metal are the Stabilizing lugs formed from the top wall, i.e. in the corner area of the top wall are the stabilizing noses punched out and then into their corresponding position pre-bent.

Eine vorteilhafte Weiterbildung, die auch eine eigenständige Erfindung darstellt, ist in dem Nebenanspruch angegeben. Sie besteht darin, daß die Seitenwand von der Stabilisierungsnase aus in Richtung zur freien Schwammoberfläche hin und flach von dem Scheibenniveau einer zu putzenden Fläche zurückverlaufend ausgebildet ist. Insbesondere bei solchen Wischern, die einen relativ großen Abstand von der Wischleistenkante bis zum Schwamm von etwa 5 - 6 cm aufweisen, was für das Absetzen des Schwammes aus einem tiefen Rahmen bei nachgezogener Wischleistenkante bis an die Dichtung heran erforderlich ist, ist vorteilhaft die tiefgezogene Seitenwand nach innen T-förmig weitergeführt, so daß eine U-förmige Aufnahmekammer hinter der Wischleiste für abgestreifte Flüssigkeit und Schaum entsteht, die sich ohne abzulaufen dort konzentriert sammeln. Die Kammerwandungen liegen etwa 1 - 2 mm über der Glasscheibe, je nach Druck, der beim Wischen ausgeübt wird, auch noch näher. Da das Abfließen und die Wischbewegung dynamische Vorgänge sind, genügt der relativ weite Spalt, das Wasser und den Schaum stets einzufangen und am Ablaufen zu hindern.An advantageous training that is also an independent Invention represents is specified in the subsidiary claim. she is that the side wall of the stabilizing tab towards the free sponge surface and flat from going back to the pane level of a surface to be cleaned is trained. Especially with such wipers that one relatively large distance from the wiper edge to Have a sponge of about 5 - 6 cm, which is why the Sponge from a deep frame with traced Wiper edge up to the seal is required, the deep-drawn side wall is advantageous inwards Continued T-shaped, so that a U-shaped receiving chamber behind the wiper strip for stripped liquid and foam arises, which concentrate there without running off. The chamber walls are about 1 - 2 mm above the glass pane, depending on the pressure exerted when wiping closer. Because the drainage and wiping movement are dynamic Processes are sufficient, the relatively wide gap, the water and Always capture the foam and prevent it from draining.

Eine vorteilhafte Ausführung besteht darin, daß die beiden Seitenwände des kastenförmigen Gehäuses jeweils eine sich an die Vorderseite anschließende Ausnehmung aufweisen, durch welche die Wischleiste seitlich eingefaßt ist und aus der diese nach vorne seitlich über die Seitenwand mit einem kurzen Seitenbereich hinausragt. An advantageous embodiment is that the two Side walls of the box-shaped housing one each have the adjacent recess, by which the wiper strip is edged on the side and from the this forward to the side over the side wall with a short Side area protrudes.

Vorteilhaft ist der kurze seitliche Überstand der Wischleiste in der seitlichen Nut so gehalten, daß er auch bei einer Berührung mit einem hemmenden Rahmen-Dichtungsgummi sich nicht wesentlich wegbiegt und zur Dichtung hin das Putzwasser abdichtend mitnimmt, wenn die Fensterscheibe im Rahmenbereich abgezogen wird.The short side protrusion of the wiper strip is advantageous held in the side groove so that it is also at a Do not touch an inhibiting frame gasket rubber significantly bends away and the cleaning water towards the seal seals when the window pane in the frame area is subtracted.

Durch dieses Herausragen der Wischerleiste aus dem kastenförmigen Gehäuse bei gutem Halt in dem Schlitz ist es problemlos möglich, die Scheibe auch in den Eckbereichen sauber abzuziehen. Da die Wischerleiste nur 1 - 2 mm aus den Ausnehmungen in den Seitenwänden herausragt, wird sie formstabilisiert gehalten. Das Problem des Hochbiegens der Wischerleistenenden bei einer Hemmung an dem Einfassungsgummi des Fensters wird damit vermieden.By protruding the wiper strip from the it is box-shaped housing with a good grip in the slot easily possible, the pane also in the corner areas peel off cleanly. Since the wiper strip is only 1 - 2 mm from the Recesses in the side walls, it will kept dimensionally stable. The problem of bending the Wiper strip ends with an escapement on the edging rubber the window is avoided.

Weiterhin ist vorteilhaft der Abstand zwischen der frontseitigen Deckwandkante und der vorderen Wischleistenkante im mittleren Bereich größer als in den Eckbereichen; dort beträgt er etwa noch 2 mm, wodurch eine elastische Anpassung über den ganzen Wischkantenverlauf unter nur leichtem Andruck zu gewährleisten ist. Auch beim seitlichen Berühren von Dichtungen im Fensterrahmen liegt die Wischleiste vollständig auf der Glasscheibe auf, und ein Abheben der Wischleistenkante von der Oberfläche der Glasscheibe unter Bildung von Zwischenräumen zwischen der Oberfläche der Glasscheibe und der Wischleiste wird verhindert. Die in dem Eckbereich der Deckwand angeordneten Stabilisierungsnasen drücken die Wischleiste bis nahe an deren seitlichen Enden auf die Glasscheiben-Oberfläche, so daß die Wischleiste insgesamt eben auf der Oberfläche der Glasscheibe aufliegt und somit die Reinigungsflüssigkeit bzw. das Wasser und Schaum problemlos, ohne Streifenbildung von der Oberfläche abziehbar ist.Furthermore, the distance between the front edge of the front wall and the front edge of the wiper strip larger in the central area than in the corner areas; there it is still about 2 mm, which makes an elastic adjustment over the entire course of the wiping edge with only slight pressure is to be guaranteed. Even when touching The wiper strip lies completely in the seals in the window frame on the glass pane, and a lifting of the wiper edge from the surface of the glass sheet to form Gaps between the surface of the glass sheet and the Wiper strip is prevented. The in the corner area of the Stabilizing lugs arranged on the top wall press the Wiper strip up to close to the side ends of the Glass pane surface, so that the wiper strip is even overall rests on the surface of the glass pane and thus the Cleaning liquid or the water and foam without problems, is removable from the surface without streaking.

Die elastische Wischerleiste ist in der Abzugsrichtung rückseitig von der Seitenwand des Halters stabilisiert und in der Andruckrichtung von der Rückseite des Schlitzes abgestützt. Diese Rückseite ist vorzugsweise an die rückseitige Abschrägung der Wischleiste in der Form angepaßt. Die Abschrägung der Wischleiste ist entweder bis an die Wischkante fortgeführt oder die Wischleiste ist senkrecht zur Wischkante gestützt, so daß sie trapezförmig übersteht.The elastic wiper strip is in the pull-off direction stabilized on the back of the side wall of the holder and in the direction of pressure from the back of the slot supported. This back is preferably on the rear bevel of the wiper strip adapted in shape. The bevel of the wiper strip is either up to the Wiping edge continued or the wiper strip is perpendicular to Wiping edge supported so that it protrudes trapezoidal.

In der Frontansicht haben die aus den Ausnehmungen herausragenden Seitenabschnitte der Wischerleiste somit eine Dreieck- oder Trapezform.In the front view they have the recesses protruding side sections of the wiper strip thus one Triangular or trapezoidal shape.

Die stützende Seitenwand ist vorzugsweise fast bis an die Wischleistenkante herangeführt und um 1 - 2 mm näher an dieser als die Stabilisierungsnasen.The supporting side wall is preferably almost to the Wiper edge brought up and closer to this by 1 - 2 mm than the stabilizing noses.

Auch diese weiteren Formgebungsdetails tragen zu einer erhöhten Formstabilisierung der Wischerleiste in dem über die Gehäuseseitenkante herausragenden Seitenabschnitt der Wischerleiste bei.These further shaping details also contribute to one increased shape stabilization of the wiper strip in the over the Housing side edge protruding side section of the Wiper strip at.

Bei einer Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Handgerätes mit einem Halter aus Kunststoff sind die Stabilisierungsnasen an die wischleistenseitigen Eckbereiche der Deckwand angeformt.In one embodiment of the hand-held device according to the invention with a holder made of plastic are the stabilizing lugs to the corner areas of the cover wall on the wiper strip side formed.

Bei einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung sind die Seitenwände von der Stabilisierungsnase aus in Richtung zur freien Schwammoberfläche hin von dem Scheibenniveau einer zu putzenden Fläche zurückverlaufend, also mit einer Ausnehmung, ausgebildet. Insbesondere bei solchen Mischern, die einen relativ großen Abstand von etwa 5 - 6 cm zwischen der Wischleistenkante bis zum Schwamm aufweisen, ist dadurch das Absetzen des Schwammes aus einem tiefen Rahmen bei nachgezogener Wischleistenkante bis an die Dichtung heran vorteilhaft möglich. Die wischleistenseitig tiefgezogene Seitenwand ist etwa parallel zur Wischleiste abgewinkelt oder T-förmig weitergeführt, so daß eine U-förmige Aufnahmekammer hinter der Wischleiste für abgestreifte Flüssigkeit und Schaum entsteht, die sich ohne abzulaufen dort konzentriert sammeln. Die Kammerwandungen liegen etwa 1 - 2 mm über der Glasscheibe, je nach dem Druck, der beim Wischen ausgeübt wird, auch noch näher. Da das Abfließen und die Wischbewegung dynamische Vorgänge sind, genügt der relativ weite Spalt der Seitenwand bis zur zu reinigenden Fläche, das Wasser und den Schaum stets einzufangen und am Ablaufen zu hindern. In an advantageous embodiment, the side walls of the stabilizing nose out towards the free Sponge surface from the disc level one to cleaning surface running backwards, i.e. with a recess, educated. Especially in those mixers that have a relatively large distance of about 5 - 6 cm between the Having a wiper edge up to the sponge is that Deposit the sponge from a deep frame drawn wiper edge up to the seal advantageously possible. The deep-drawn wiper strip side Side wall is angled approximately parallel to the wiper strip or Continued T-shaped, so that a U-shaped receiving chamber behind the wiper strip for stripped liquid and foam arises, which concentrate there without running off. The chamber walls are about 1 - 2 mm above the glass pane, depending on the pressure exerted when wiping closer. Because the drainage and wiping movement are dynamic Operations, the relatively wide gap in the side wall is sufficient up to the surface to be cleaned, the water and the foam always to capture and prevent it from draining.

Die Erfindung wird anhand der in den Fig. 1 bis 8 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispielen näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Vorderansicht einer ersten Ausführungsform eines Handgerätes mit einem Halter aus Kunststoff,
Fig. 2
einen Querschnitt durch das Handgerät gem. Fig.1 entlang der Linie A-A,
Fig. 3
eine perspektivische Draufsicht auf das Handgerät gem. Fig. 1,
Fig. 4
eine perspektivische Draufsicht auf eine weitere Ausführungsform eines Handgerätes mit einem Halter aus Metall,
Fig. 5
einen vergrößerten Schnitt frontseitig parallel zur Wischerleiste als Ausschnitt,
Fig. 6
einen vergrößerten Schnitt frontseitig parallel zur Wischerleiste als Ausschnitt in einer zweiten Ausführung,
Fig. 7
zeigt einen Ausschnitt einer Stirnansicht zu Fig. 5,
Fig. 8
zeigt einen Schnitt B - B durch Fig. 7.
The invention is explained in more detail with reference to the exemplary embodiments shown in FIGS. 1 to 8. Show it:
Fig. 1
2 shows a perspective front view of a first embodiment of a hand-held device with a holder made of plastic,
Fig. 2
a cross section through the handheld device acc. 1 along the line AA,
Fig. 3
a top perspective view of the handheld device acc. Fig. 1
Fig. 4
2 shows a perspective top view of a further embodiment of a hand-held device with a holder made of metal,
Fig. 5
an enlarged cut on the front parallel to the wiper strip as a cutout,
Fig. 6
an enlarged section on the front parallel to the wiper strip as a cutout in a second embodiment,
Fig. 7
shows a section of an end view of FIG. 5,
Fig. 8
shows a section BB through FIG. 7.

In den Fig. 1 bis 8 ist ein mit (1) bezeichnetes Handgerät zum Reinigen glatter Flächen, insbesondere Glasscheiben (GS), dargestellt, dessen Halter (2) mit einer Aufnahme für eine Wischleiste (4) und mindestens einen Schwammblock (5) flachkastenförmig ausgebildet ist. Selbstverständlich kann der Halter (2) auch jede beliebige andere längliche Gehäuseform aufweisen; ein seitlich durchgängig geschlossenes, reinigungsseitig teilweise offenes Gehäuse ist jedoch vorteilhaft.1 to 8 is a (1) designated handheld for Cleaning smooth surfaces, especially glass panes (GS), shown, the holder (2) with a receptacle for a Wiper strip (4) and at least one sponge block (5) is flat box-shaped. Of course, the Holder (2) also any other elongated housing shape exhibit; a completely closed on the side, However, the housing is partially open on the cleaning side advantageous.

An einer Deckwand (3) des Halters (2) ist ein Handgriff (6) festgelegt. Abhängig von dem Material des Halters (2) ist dieser Handgriff (6) einteilig an den Halter (6) angeformt oder mit einer Schnappverbindung in der Deckwand (3) gehalten.On a top wall (3) of the holder (2) there is a handle (6) established. Depending on the material of the holder (2) this handle (6) is integrally formed on the holder (6) or held in the top wall (3) with a snap connection.

In dem Halter (2) ist vorderseitig eine Wischleiste (4) mit einer angeformten Profilwulst hinter einer Halteleiste des Halters (2) und durch eine die Profilwulst unterfassende, im Querschnitt winkelförmige Klemmleiste auswechselbar am Halter (2) gehalten, wobei sich die Klemmleiste nahezu über die gesamte Länge der Wischleiste (4) erstreckt.In the holder (2) there is a wiper strip (4) on the front a molded bead behind a retaining strip of the Holder (2) and by a profile bead enclosing, in Cross-section of angled terminal block replaceable on the holder (2) held, the terminal block almost over the extends the entire length of the wiper strip (4).

Weiterhin ist im Halter (2) rückseitig parallel zur Wischleiste (4) ein Schwammblock (5) austauschbar festgelegt. Vorzugsweise besteht der Schwammblock (5) aus zwei unterschiedlich harten Schwammteilen, von denen das der Wischleiste (4) abgewendete Schwammteil härter ist und damit einen stärkeren Reibe- und Reinigungseffekt herbeiführt.Furthermore, in the holder (2) on the back parallel to Wiper strip (4) an interchangeable sponge block (5). The sponge block (5) preferably consists of two different hard sponge parts, of which the Wiper strip (4) facing away from the sponge part is harder and therefore brings about a stronger rubbing and cleaning effect.

Sowohl die wischleiste (4) als auch der Schwammblock (5) sind von einer offenen, die Wischleiste (4) und den Schwammblock (5) zeigenden Halterseite, die gleichzeitig die Reinigungsseite des Handgerätes (1) bildet, in den Halter (2) eingesetzt. In der Gebrauchsstellung wird die Wischleiste (4) durch die Klemmleiste und der Schwammblock (5) durch am Halter (2) angeformte Haltezacken lösbar fixiert.Both the wiper strip (4) and the sponge block (5) are from an open one, the wiper strip (4) and the sponge block (5) pointing holder side, which at the same time the Forms the cleaning side of the hand-held device (1) into the holder (2) used. In the use position, the wiper strip (4) through the terminal block and the sponge block (5) through on the holder (2) molded holding prongs detachably fixed.

Die Wischleiste (4) steht über die Deckwand (3) des Halters (2) vor, wobei die Wischleiste (4) dann zu einer zu reinigenden Fläche (GS) spitzwinklig angestellt ist.The wiper strip (4) stands over the top wall (3) of the holder (2) before, the wiper strip (4) then becoming one cleaning surface (GS) is set at an acute angle.

Erfindungsgemäß ist die frontseitige Deckwand (3) in den beiden wischleistenseitigen Eckbereichen (3E) unter Bildung von Stabilisierungsnasen (7) für die darunterliegende Wischleiste (4) in Richtung der Wischleisten-Kante (4K) vorgezogen. Folglich ist der Abstand der Deckwand (3) zu der Wischleisten-Kante (4K) in den der Wischleiste (4) zugeordneten Eckbereichen (3E) geringer als in dem sich zwischen den Eckbereichen (3E) ergebenden Mittenbereich des vorderseitigen Deckwandabschnittes (3V). Der Abstand in den Eckbereichen beträgt etwa 2 mm und in der Mitte 5 - 10 mm, vorzugsweise 7 mm.According to the front cover wall (3) in the two corner areas on the wiper strip side (3E) with formation of stabilizing lugs (7) for the underlying one Wiper strip (4) in the direction of the wiper strip edge (4K) preferred. Consequently, the distance from the top wall (3) to the Wiper strip edge (4K) in the wiper strip (4) assigned corner areas (3E) less than in the between the corner areas (3E) resulting middle area of the front wall section (3V). The distance in the Corner areas is about 2 mm and in the middle 5 - 10 mm, preferably 7 mm.

Die Stabilisierungsnasen (7) halten die Wischleiste (4) beim Reinigen in ihrer Lage zu der zu reinigenden Fläche, so daß auch beim Abstreifen an den seitlichen Fenster-Gummidichtungen (GD) und gleichzeitig auf der zu reinigenden Fläche (GS) die Enden (4E) der Wischleiste (4) in Richtung zur Fläche niedergehalten sind. Die Wischleiste (4) liegt jederzeit plan auf der Oberfläche der zu reinigenden Fläche, insbesondere auch im fensterrahmenseitigen Randbereich bis an die berührte Dichtung (GD) des Fensterrahmens (R).The stabilizing lugs (7) hold the wiper strip (4) when Clean in position to the surface to be cleaned, so that also when wiping the side window rubber seals (GD) and at the same time on the surface to be cleaned (GS) Ends (4E) of the wiper strip (4) towards the surface are held down. The wiper strip (4) lies flat at all times on the surface of the surface to be cleaned, in particular also in the edge area on the window frame side up to the touched Seal (GD) of the window frame (R).

Die Stabilisierungsnasen (7) sind an die aus Kunststoff bestehende Deckwand (3) des Halters (2) angeformt.The stabilizing lugs (7) are made of plastic existing top wall (3) of the holder (2) formed.

Zwischen der Schwammaufnahmekammer und der Wischleiste (4) sind die Seitenwände (2S) im schwammnahen Bereich etwa 1 - 2 cm schmal und im leistennahen Bereich bis annähernd auf das Wischleistenkantenniveau vorgezogen und bilden einen Seitenwandvorsprung (2V). Die frontseitige Kante (2K) des Vorsprunges läuft vorzugsweise geringfügig näher zur Wischleistenkante (4K) oder in Fortsetzung der Spitze der Stabilisierungsnase (7) in Richtung auf den Schwamm (5) zu, wobei jedoch der Abstand zur zu reinigenden Fläche (GS) leicht ansteigt, die jeweils etwa in der Ebene (E) liegt, die von der Wischleistenkante (4K) und der freien Schwammfläche gebildet ist.Between the sponge holding chamber and the wiper strip (4) the side walls (2S) in the area near the sponge are about 1 - 2 cm narrow and in the area close to the bar up to almost that Wiper strip edge level preferred and form one Sidewall projection (2V). The front edge (2K) of the The protrusion preferably runs slightly closer to Wiper edge (4K) or in continuation of the tip of the Stabilizing nose (7) towards the sponge (5), however, the distance to the surface to be cleaned (GS) is slight increases, which lies approximately in the plane (E), which of the Wiper edge (4K) and the free sponge surface formed is.

Der Seitenwandvorsprung (2V) setzt sich etwa 1 - 2 cm von der Wischleiste (4) in Schwammrichtung fort, der übrige größere Seitenwandbereich (2S) bis zum Schwamm (5) ist stärker eingezogen, damit der Schwamm (5) aus dem Rahmen (R) eines Fensters herausgehoben werden kann, wobei die Wischleistenkante (4K) auf der Scheibe (GS) verbleibt und nachgezogen wird bis nahe an den Rahmen (R) und an die dortige Dichtung (GD).The side wall protrusion (2V) sits about 1 - 2 cm from the Wiper strip (4) continues in the sponge direction, the rest of the larger one Side wall area (2S) up to the sponge (5) is stronger pulled in so that the sponge (5) from the frame (R) one Window can be lifted out, the Wiper strip edge (4K) remains on the window (GS) and is drawn close to the frame (R) and the one there Gasket (GD).

Mit dem Seitenwandvorsprung (2V) wird die abgestreifte Flüssigkeit und Schaum am Ausfließen gehindert. Bevorzugt ist schwammseitig daran eine Stützwand (T) in den Halterinnenraum etwa 1 - 2 cm lang ausgebildet, so daß ein U-förmiger Auffangraum gebildet ist, der von der Wischleiste (4), dem Seitenwandvorsprung (2V) und der Stützwand (T) umgeben ist. Die Seitenwand (2S*) ist in einer abgewandelten Ausführung in Fortsetzung der Stützwand (T) abgewinkelt ausgebildet.With the side wall projection (2V) the stripped Liquid and foam prevented from flowing out. Is preferred On the sponge side there is a retaining wall (T) in the holder interior about 1 - 2 cm long, so that a U-shaped Collection chamber is formed by the wiper strip (4), the Sidewall projection (2V) and the support wall (T) is surrounded. The side wall (2S *) is a modified version in Continuation of the support wall (T) angled.

Alle Führungs-, Fixier- und Stabilisierungselemente sind mit dem Haltergehäuse (2) integriert aus Kunststoff gefertigt.All guiding, fixing and stabilizing elements are included the holder housing (2) integrated made of plastic.

Bei dem älteren Handgerät ragt die Wischleiste (4) nur vorne über die Vorderwand (SV) des Gehäuses (2) hinaus. Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Wischer weisen hingegen die beiden Seitenwände (2V) des kastenförmigen Gehäuses (2) jeweils einen sich an die Stabilisierungsnase (7) anschließende schmale Ausnehmung (8,8A) auf, durch welche die Wischleiste (4) nur ein kurzes Stück mit ihren Enden (4E,4T) seitlich über die Wischergehäuseseitenwand (2V) hinausragt.In the older handheld device, the wiper strip (4) only protrudes at the front beyond the front wall (SV) of the housing (2). In which wipers according to the invention, however, have the two Side walls (2V) of the box-shaped housing (2) each one Narrow adjoining the stabilizing nose (7) Recess (8.8A) through which the wiper strip (4) only a short piece with its ends (4E, 4T) laterally over the Wiper housing side wall (2V) protrudes.

Fig. 5 zeigt einen Ausschnitt einer ersten Ausführung einer nutenartigen Ausnehmung (8) der Seitenwand (2V) entlang der Wischleiste (4) geschnitten. Die Ausnehmung erweitert sich zur Frontseite, so daß die Seitenwand (2V), die die Rückwand (R) der Nut (8) bildet, nach vorne spitz ausläuft. An dieser Rückwand (WR) stützt sich die Wischleiste (4) gegen den Auflagedruck auf die Wischleistenkante (4K) beim Wischen ab. Die Seitenfläche der Wischleiste (4) läuft der Schräge der Rückwand (WR) angepaßt bis zur Wischleistenkante (4K) gerade durch, so daß das Wischleistenende (4E) spitz auslaufend über die Seitenwand (2V) seitlich herausragt.Fig. 5 shows a section of a first embodiment of a groove-like recess (8) of the side wall (2V) along the Wiper strip (4) cut. The recess widens to Front so that the side wall (2V) that the rear wall (R) the groove (8) forms, tapering to the front. At this The rear wall (WR) supports the wiper strip (4) against the Contact pressure on the wiper edge (4K) when wiping off. The side surface of the wiper strip (4) runs the slope of the Rear wall (WR) adjusted up to the wiper edge (4K) straight through, so that the wiper strip end (4E) tapers out the side wall (2V) protrudes laterally.

Fig. 7 zeigt eine Stirnansicht zur Fig. 5 auf die Wischleistenkante (4K). Die Nut (8) faßt die Wischleiste (4) einerseits mit der Seitenwand (2V) und andererseits mit der frontseitigen Stütznase (7) der Frontwand (3V). Neben der Seitenwand (2V) ist innenseitig des Gehäuses (3) ein Gegenhalter (G) angeordnet, mit dem die Wischleiste (4) eingeklemmt gehalten ist. Dies ist eine Alternative zu der in Fig. 2 gezeigten Wulsthalterung. Die Stützwand (T) bildet eine Tasche mit der Seitenwand und der Wischleiste zum Auffangen der abgestreiften Flüssigkeit.Fig. 7 shows an end view of FIG. 5 on the Wiper edge (4K). The groove (8) holds the wiper strip (4) on the one hand with the side wall (2V) and on the other hand with the front support lug (7) of the front wall (3V). In addition to the Side wall (2V) is on the inside of the housing (3) Counter holder (G) arranged with which the wiper strip (4) is pinched. This is an alternative to that in Fig. 2 shown bead holder. The retaining wall (T) forms one Bag with the side wall and the wiper strip to catch the stripped liquid.

Fig. 8 zeigt einen Schnitt B - B durch Fig. 7, in dem die Frontseite (3V) mit der Stütznase (7) und die Seitenwand (2V) mit der Nut (8) und der gefaßt einliegenden Wischleiste (4) zu sehen ist. Rückseitig ist letztere durch den Gegenhalter (G) abgestützt. In die Tasche mit der Stützwand (T) sieht man hinein. Die Seitenwand (2V) reicht 1 - 2 mm an die Wischleistenkante (4K)heran, und die Stütznase (7) steht etwa 1 - 2 mm weiter von dieser zurück.Fig. 8 shows a section BB through Fig. 7, in which the Front (3V) with the support nose (7) and the side wall (2V) with the groove (8) and the inserted wiper strip (4) see is. On the back is the latter by the counter holder (G) supported. You can see in the pocket with the retaining wall (T) into it. The side wall (2V) extends 1 - 2 mm to the Wiper strip edge (4K) and the support lug (7) is about 1 - 2 mm further back from this.

Fig. 6 zeigt eine alternative Ausbildung der Ausnehmung (8A), die schlitzartig die Seitenwand (2V) entlang der Frontwand durchsetzt, so daß die Wischleiste (4) bis kurz vor dem trapezförmig seitlich überragenden Wischleistenendbereich (4T) in loser Passung dort gehalten ist. Bei dieser seitlich abgestumpften Wischleiste kann sich seitlich eine noch größere Menge Flüssigkeit beim Abziehen entlang eines Rahmens aufstauen und dann in den Innenraum überführt werden, als bei dem spitz auslaufenden Wischleistenende (4E) gemäß Fig. 5.6 shows an alternative embodiment of the recess (8A), the slit-like side wall (2V) along the front wall interspersed so that the wiper strip (4) until shortly before trapezoidal laterally protruding wiper strip end area (4T) is held there in a loose fit. In this side blunted squeegee can be an even larger side Amount of liquid when pulling along a frame dammed up and then transferred into the interior than at the tapered wiper strip end (4E) according to FIG. 5.

Die Fig. 7 und 8 treffen zur Ausführung gemäß Fig. 6 ebenso zu. FIGS. 7 and 8 also apply to the embodiment according to FIG. 6 to.

In Fig. 4 ist eine andere Ausführungsform des Handgerätes (1) mit einer Deckwand (3) aus Metall (M) dargestellt. Die Stabilisierungsnasen (7) sind aus der Deckwand (3) des Halters (2) herausgeformt. Der wischleistenseitige Eckbereich (3E) der Deckwand (3) ist hierzu von der Breitseite des Handgerätes (1) auf einem kurzen Stück eingeschnitten, und die so freigeschnittenen Enden/Ecken (3E) der Deckwand (3) sind anschließend zur Bildung der Stabilisierungsnasen (7) in Richtung der Wischleisten-Kante (4K) gebogen.4 shows another embodiment of the hand-held device (1) shown with a cover wall (3) made of metal (M). The Stabilizing lugs (7) are from the top wall (3) of the holder (2) molded out. The corner area (3E) of the wiper strip For this purpose, the top wall (3) is from the broad side of the hand-held device (1) cut into a short piece, and so free cut ends / corners (3E) of the top wall (3) then to form the stabilizing lugs (7) in Bent towards the wiper edge (4K).

Anstatt der Stabilisierungsnasen (7) kann der Halter (2) in seinen wischleistenseitigen Eckbereichen (3E) andere die Enden (4E) der Wischleiste (4) bzw. lagefixierende stabilisierende Elemente, wie beispielsweise Vorsprünge oder dgl., aufweisen.Instead of the stabilizing lugs (7), the holder (2) can be in its wiper strip-side corner areas (3E) other the ends (4E) the wiper strip (4) or position-fixing stabilizing Elements, such as projections or the like. Have.

Claims (16)

  1. Manual tool for cleaning smooth surfaces, more particularly panes of glass (GS), comprising a sponge block (5), a holder (2) in the shape of a shallow box which interchangeably receives the sponge block (5) and wiper bar (4), which is spaced apart from and parallel to the latter, said holder (2) having a handle (6) which is aligned in a pull-back direction, with one edge (4K) of the wiper bar (4) protruding forward at an angle past a top panel (3) of the holder (2), away from the pull-back direction, lying more or less in the exposed surface of the sponge block (5), and between the wiper bar (4) and the sponge (5) the holder (2) incorporates respective side panels (2S) which are set back from a plane (E) formed by the wiper bar edge (4K) and an exposed sponge block face that is in contact with the surface to be cleaned, characterised in that in a zone situated close to the wiper bar the side panels (2S) respectively incorporate a side panel overhang (2V) which extends close to said plane (E) by one side panel edge (2K), and in two corner zones (3E) associated with the wiper bar (4) the top panel (3) sweeps forward to a position close to the wiper bar edge (4K), forming stabilising lugs (7) for the wiper bar (4), and at the front the side panel edges (2K) in each case terminate at the tip of the stabilising lugs (7) located thereat.
  2. Manual tool according to claim 2, characterised in that the stabilising lugs (7) are moulded onto the top panel (3) of the holder (2), which panel is made of plastic (P).
  3. Manual tool according to claim 1, characterised in that the stabilising lugs (7) are shaped from a top panel (3) of the holder (2), which panel consists of a metal sheet (M).
  4. Manual tool according to claim 1, characterised in that the side panel edge (2K) slopes slightly away from said plane (E) in the direction of the sponge.
  5. Manual tool according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that from each side panel overhang (2V), remote from the wiper bar (4), a supporting panel (T) is moulded with a more or less parallel alignment to the inner face of the sponge and forms a V-shaped compartment with the side panel overhang (2V) and wiper bar (4), which compartment extends approximately as far as said plane (E).
  6. Manual tool according to claim 1, characterised in that the side panel edge (2K) is spaced approximately 2 mm from said plane (E).
  7. Manual tool according to claim 5, characterised in that the side panel overhang (2V) and the supporting panel (T) have a width of 1 to 2 cm each.
  8. Manual tool according to any of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the two side panels (2V, 2S) of the box-shaped holder (2) each incorporate a recess (8, 8A) which is contiguous with one front face (3V) and holds the wiper bar (4) at the sides, and from which said bar protrudes laterally forward past the side panel (2V, 2S) by a short lateral zone (4E, 4T).
  9. Manual tool according to claim 8, characterised in that the wiper bar (4) features two angled lateral surfaces which broaden out towards the front wiper edge (4K) and that the recesses (8) are configured as grooves with a groove width approximately the thickness of a wiper bar, and rear groove faces (WR) that face away from the front (3V) of the enclosure are configured so as to diverge forward in line with the side edges of the wiper bar, with the result that the groove depth increases to that position and the side panel (2S) comes to a point at the front end of the groove.
  10. Manual tool according to claim 8 or 9, characterised in that the lateral zones (4E) of the wiper bar (4) which jut out from the recesses (8, 8A) are triangular or trapezium-shaped when viewed from the front.
  11. Manual tool according to claim 8, characterised in that the recess (8A) is a slot-shaped construction and loosely holds the wiper bar (4) widthways, which bar protrudes sideways from the recess (8A) and is supported at the back in the recess (8A).
  12. Manual tool according to any of claims 8 to 11, characterised in that a clamping bar (G) presses and holds the wiper bar (4) against the front faces (3V) of the holder (2), close to the side panel overhangs (2V).
  13. Manual tool according to any of claims 8 to 12, characterised in that parallel to the wiper bar (4) it features a sponge box with a sponge block (5) interchangeably arranged therein.
  14. Manual tool according to any of claims 8 to 13, characterised in that moulded on the side panels (2S) and substantially parallel to the wiper bar (4) is a respective supporting panel (4), with the result that a U-shaped collecting dish is formed.
  15. Manual tool according to claim 5, characterised in that one side panel (2S*) extends contiguously with the supporting panel (T) in each case, at an angle to the sponge.
  16. Manual tool according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the side panel overhang (2V) extends 1 to 2 mm towards the wiper bar edge (4K) and in the region of the recess (8) the edge of the top panel (3V) is set 1 to 2 mm further back than the side panel overhang (2V) from the wiper bar edge (4K).
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