EP1068830A2 - Apparatus for cleaning mops - Google Patents

Abstract

This device fits in a mop holder (26) and includes a casing (14) and one or more grooves in the casing to move a mop cover plate up and down and/or operate it. A sucking facility squeezes a nozzle and can have a labyrinth seal, a roller seal, a blade seal, a brush seal, or some of these combined.

Description

Field of the Invention

The invention relates to a device for cleaning Mop covers for cleaning mop covers on the mop holder clamped state by suction.

To a cleaning system for smooth floor coverings, such as Plastic floors, tiles or parquet floors are used in the Usually so-called mops are used. These mops comprise a textile area, the textile fibers are mostly in the form of fringes or loops. Should the floor can be cleaned wet or damp, also a Vessel with cleaning liquid needed for a dry cleaning of the flooring is not necessary. Should be great Floor surfaces are cleaned, mostly mops used, which consists of a separate mop holder and a insist on it and interchangeable mop cover.

The mop cover is used when wet, damp or dry Cleaning floor coverings to the dirt adhering to the floor loosen and absorb in the fibers of the mop cover. there the textile fibers work, mostly in fringes or Loop-like, like bristles of a brush that lay across the floor is pulled. As a result, the dirt adheres to the Fiber surface or in the space between the fibers of the Mop cover. Sticks so much dirt in the mop cover that the like a memory-working mop cover no longer absorb dirt can, the mop cover must be washed out in water and be squeezed out. This can either be done manually in the clamped Condition of the mop cover on the mop holder or in the detached state Condition or the mop cover is in one Washing machine washed. Even when used dry Mop cover after a certain cleaning time shaken out, brushed out or combed out, either in the open state or in the mop holder dissolved state.

State of the art

In technology, cleaning systems are professional Cleaning of large smooth floor surfaces well known. The Systems which e.g. when cleaning office or Industrial buildings, schools and hospitals, for Use include a cleaning trolley unit. On this cleaning trolley unit are different, for Cleaning with such a mop needed Components, such as tubs, for holding the Cleaning liquid, dirty water or Disinfectant, presses for pressing out the mop or the mop cover or the like. Mostly located there is also an additional waste container for collecting Waste on the cleaning trolley, as well as storage space for smaller tools needed for cleaning.

Cleaning the mop or the mop cover itself is done by the mop cover either in the open or not clamped in a cleaning liquid is dipped, and then manually or under Use the press of the excess liquid is squeezed out.

This is the cleaning process of the dirty mop covers relatively time consuming and especially in the case of manual cleaning of the mop cover with considerable Force when pressing and an unergonomic Working position of the cleaner when losing weight and Reclamping the mop cover on the mop holder or Squeeze connected. It is also for dry cleaning The mop cover used with this system is difficult to close clean, it has to be shaken out, brushed or combed out be what an additional step the Cleaning power required. In terms of hygiene, that is Clean and squeeze out the mop cover with the help to prefer a press to manual cleaning, because in this If the dirty cover does not have to be touched. However are two separate in this approach Work steps, namely immersion in one Cleaning liquid and then squeezing with the help of Press needed.

Presentation of the invention

The invention has for its object a device to propose for cleaning mop covers, for cleaning for wet, damp and / or dry wiping of Mop covers used for flooring can be used and is also ergonomic and hygienic to use.

This task is accomplished by a facility with the characteristics of claim 1 solved.

The invention is based on the idea that the distance of dirt from the mop cover can be done by suction. To do this, the dirty mop cover is inserted into a housing and sucked off in this. This technique has the advantage that in principle every type of mop cover is cleaned can, regardless of whether they are wet, damp or dry floor cleaning is used. Furthermore, it does not apply a removal of the mop cover from the mop holder, one after the Cleaning re-clamping, as well as manual pressing of the cleaned mop cover or pressing out by means of a Press. Since the mop cover in the open state with the help the housing can be cleaned, the Also, do not bend the cleaner to the mop cover take off or squeeze, creating an ergonomic and time-saving way of working is guaranteed. The housing can be designed essentially closed. Alternatively it is however, it is also possible to form the housing open, so that it mainly the storage of additional attached Suction devices and / or possibly the management of the Pug serves.

There is preferably at least one in the housing Suction area limitation device attached. The Suction area limitation device is preferably as Seal formed, e.g. B. as a lamellar seal, Brush seal, labyrinth seal, roller seal or one Combination of them. So-called nozzle jaws can also be used come.

The provision of the suction area limitation device serves to limit the area of the mop to be vacuumed and the drinking performance on this area of the mop to apply. So the area can be on one strip at a time be limited on both sides of the mop, or one of the two sides can be covered completely, so that the resulting from the negative pressure Suction not developed. Advantageously, the Mop cover on both main surfaces of the mop holder aspirated at the same time, so that an effective cleaning of the Mop cover is guaranteed.

When using nozzle jaws, they lie close to the Surface of the mop cover so that the suction power of the Vacuum cleaner only on the narrow strips that are released are effective. Limitation of suction to one narrow area offers optimal dirt loosening and suction capacity even if the suction capacity of the Vacuum cleaner in relation to the size and format of the Mop cover is changed. By the use of Nozzle jaws or other suction area limitation devices an essentially closed housing can be omitted since the suction area limitation devices ensure that there is sufficient vacuum for the suction.

The suction area limiting device is advantageous spring loaded. A resilient bearing of the Suction limitation device ensures that it is at Introducing the mop with the mop cover open back away, then close to the mop cover and the narrow strips to be extracted separate the other area of the mop cover. So can the suction power of the vacuum cleaner completely on the narrow stripes on the surface of the mop cover and the dirt there is completely removed. Besides, that is Arrangement flexible with regard to the width of the mop.

So includes the facility for cleaning mop covers In an advantageous embodiment, vacuuming off a housing or a holder made of plastic or metal. On Plastic housing has the advantage that it is next to a great flexibility in terms of shape Use characterized by robustness and low weight. Furthermore, plastic components are generally inexpensive to manufacture. Plastic housings are also good clean, and are therefore also suitable for use in old people's homes or hospitals where there are increased demands on the Hygiene. In contrast, metal housings offer the advantage that they are to an even greater extent than Plastic housings are insensitive to impact and shatterproof.

Preferably, the device for cleaning Mop covers in a clamped state on a mop holder Connection device for a suction device. Is a Ari-closing device for a suction device available, so a usually already existing suction device to the facility for cleaning mop covers. Existing Cleaning systems can thus be cost-effective on the Device for cleaning mop covers by suction be converted because only the new purchase of the facility for cleaning mop covers, but not a suction device is necessary.

The connection device to the suction device is preferably designed as a tube with graduated diameters. Conventional suction devices usually have tubular ones Connectors so that a tubular design of the Connector advantages in terms of compatibility commercially available suction devices. By graded Diameter of the connection device ensures that the facility for cleaning mop covers largely regardless of the diameter of the suction pipe of the suction device is. This makes the device for cleaning mop covers not limited to a specific make of vacuum cleaner, but can be used flexibly.

Preferably is on the device for cleaning Mop covers provided a coupling device. Through this Coupling device can be designed accordingly external suction device directly with the device for cleaning of mop covers can be connected without additional components, such as pipes, hoses, etc. are required. Such additional components may be in the Cleaning operation is a hindrance.

According to a preferred embodiment, a suction device is in the housing of the device for cleaning mop covers integrated. If the suction device is on a cleaning trolley can be used, offers the integration of the suction device in the facility for cleaning mop covers advantages because the entire arrangement usually takes up less space than the combination of nozzle and separate suction device and very is compact. For example, there is no need for the suction device Device for cleaning mop covers reaching hose.

The suction device is advantageously a wet vacuum cleaner. On Wet vacuum is preferable to a dry vacuum as the whole Arrangement when using a wet vacuum cleaner none Restrictions on the use of the mop subject to. So both can be used for wet wiping used mop as well as a mop that for dry cleaning of flooring is used, or both, through a suction device that has a wet vacuum includes cleaned. Wet vacuum cleaners are also more robust, so that the risk of cleaning industrial areas failure due to improper operation is reduced. Furthermore, when using a wet vacuum, can not accidentally gets a wet or damp element, such as one broken bottle with leaked liquid, sucked up be that is not suitable for the suction device, and at a use of a dry vacuum to wear the Suction device would lead.

Preferably, the recesses in the housing for Introducing and executing and / or to carry out the mop cover the mop holder designed groove. This embodiment is cheap because the conventional mops are essentially one cuboid in shape, with dimensions in depth compared to which are small in width and length. thats why a groove-shaped design of the recesses in the housing to the Adapted shape of the mop. So only small ones arise Areas that need to be sealed to provide suction inside the mop cover cleaning facility ensure. A groove-like shape of the recesses in the Housing is also convenient to a sealing device to attach.

According to a preferred embodiment there are guide areas adjacent to the recesses in the housing for inserting and Running the mop provided. As a result, a canting or Risk of jamming of the mop holder when inserting and carrying it through through the facility for cleaning mop covers (Cleaning nozzle) can be minimized because the mop holder is on a predetermined path is performed. These leadership areas point advantageously each have a length that is approximately corresponds to that of the mop holder. In this case, the Mop holder can be placed on a guide area and through Then move through the cleaning nozzle become. The insertion can be from the side or from above happen.

Additional insertion aids are advantageously provided, to insert the mop holder with the clamped To facilitate mop cover. These insertion aids are for example in the form of rotating rollers designed.

The cutouts are advantageously on three sides of the Housing arranged and formed coherently. Thereby it is possible to use the mop cover with the mop cover not just from one side and on the same side again execute, but it can also through the housing through in a continuous movement. On the one hand this offers an ergonomic and time-saving cleaning of the Mop cover. In addition, there are advantages in that a continuous implementation of the mop cover through the Equipment for cleaning mop covers all areas of the Mop cover can be cleaned evenly and side Edge areas during cleaning should not be neglected.

The housing preferably comprises a sealing device. The sealing device also helps the necessary Negative pressure near the area to be extracted to manufacture. The sealing device is preferably in the recesses of the housing provided. These recesses in the housing are preferably with, for example, slats, Rollers, brushes, a labyrinth seal or one Combination of these sealed. A seal of the housing is helpful to the vacuum in the To be able to manufacture housings. This is done by slats or the like, the negative pressure can be in any position of the Mops ensured when passing through the housing as there are only the slats or the like withdraw or be bent, in which this by the Position of the mop is required. For example therefore a good seal around the handle of the mop be ensured.

The slats are advantageously rubber-elastic Sealing lamellas. Rubber-elastic sealing blades adapt to the Geometry of the mop in its respective position, are also inexpensive and robust as a standard component. Furthermore, no special storage of the slats is necessary.

According to a preferred embodiment, the device comprises for cleaning mop covers at least one Fastener. With the help of these fasteners can the facility for cleaning mop covers on a in the usual cleaning trolleys are attached. To is the fastener or are the Fasteners usually with holes and / or Hook executed.

Preferably, the means for cleaning Mop covers at least one support element. Will the establishment for cleaning mop covers not in connection with a Cleaning trolley used or should alternately several cleaning trolleys of this type are used, it is advantageous to use a suitable support element to be able to transport.

Advantageously, one or several devices for covering the area to be extracted attached to the mop cover, which is connected to the suction pipe are. In a reversal of the principle of the nozzle jaws achieved in that the negative pressure by the Cover device targeted to the area to be extracted Mop cover is performed. The advantage is again here that regardless of the size and geometry of the Mops each have relatively limited areas be sucked off successively, resulting in an optimal Utilization of the suction power of the vacuum cleaner leads.

Preferably, these are covering devices that are connected to the intake manifold, resiliently mounted. It will the purpose is that the best possible seal compared to the environment, and that Introducing the mop is still easy.

The housing is advantageously designed in such a way that it closes open and close again. This is especially true in In the case of a substantially closed housing makes sense. Should there be greater contamination of the interior of the housing can occur by the provision of such Device can be easily removed. This offers especially when the device for Cleaning mop covers in the field of hospital or Retirement home cleaning should be used because in this case the hygienic requirements for the cleaning devices increased are.

Brief description of the drawings

Fig. 1

eine Ansicht einer ersten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Einrichtung zur Reinigung von Mopbezügen von außen ist, wobei der Wischmop nicht eingeführt ist;

Fig. 2

ein Schnitt in Richtung A-A' durch die Einrichtung zur Reinigung von Mopbezügen aus Fig. 1 ist, wobei der Wischmop nicht in die Einrichtung zur Reinigung von Mopbezügen eingeführt ist;

Fig. 3

ein Schnitt durch die Einrichtung zur Reinigung von Mopbezügen aus Fig. 1 in Richtung A-A' ist, wobei der Wischmop ein Stück weit in die Einrichtung zur Reinigung von Mopbezügen eingeführt ist;

Fig. 4

ein Schnitt in die Richtung A-A' durch die Einrichtung zur Reinigung von Mopbezügen aus Fig. 1 ist, wobei der Wischmop weiter eingeführt ist;

Fig. 5

ein Schnitt in Richtung B-B' durch die Einrichtung zur Reinigung von Mopbezügen aus Fig. 1 ist.

Fig. 6

eine zweite Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Reinigungsdüse in einer Schnittansicht in Einführungsrichtung des Mophalters zeigt; und

Fig. 7

eine Ansicht von oben der erfindungsgemäßen Reinigungsdüse aus Fig. 6 zeigt.

The invention is described below purely by way of example with reference to the attached figures, in which:

Fig. 1

is a view of a first embodiment of the device for cleaning mop covers according to the invention from the outside, wherein the mop is not inserted;

Fig. 2

a section in the direction AA 'through the device for cleaning mop covers from Figure 1, wherein the mop is not inserted into the device for cleaning mop covers.

Fig. 3

a section through the device for cleaning mop covers of Figure 1 in the direction AA ', the mop is inserted a bit into the device for cleaning mop covers.

Fig. 4

a section in the direction AA 'through the device for cleaning mop covers of Figure 1, wherein the mop is inserted further;

Fig. 5

a section in the direction BB 'through the device for cleaning mop covers from Fig. 1.

Fig. 6

shows a second embodiment of the cleaning nozzle according to the invention in a sectional view in the direction of insertion of the mop holder; and

Fig. 7

a top view of the cleaning nozzle according to the invention from Fig. 6 shows.

Ways of Carrying Out the Invention

Fig. 1 shows a view of the device for cleaning Mop covers 10 from the outside, the mop 12 not yet in the facility for cleaning mop covers has been introduced. On the housing 14 of the device for cleaning mop covers a hook-shaped holding device 16 is attached, and a pipe leading to a suction device 18. The device further comprises a groove 20 encircling on three sides, wherein the third page in the illustration of FIG. 1 is covered. In the groove 20 there is a row of fins on both sides 22, 23, 24 attached. The slats are on one End attached to the edge of the groove, and arranged so that one slat adjoins the other without a gap allow.

The mop 12 includes a mop cover 25, one Mop holder 26 and a handle 28, which has a joint 30 is connected to the holder 26.

2 to 4 is a section in the direction A-A 'from Fig. 1, thus a horizontal section through the median plane of the Device for cleaning mop covers, shown. there 2, the mop 12 is not yet in the device introduced for cleaning mop covers 10, in Fig. 3rd partially introduced and finally so far in Fig. 4 introduced that the front end of the mop 12 the Mop cover cleaning facility again leaves.

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the inside of the Nozzle jaws 32 are provided which are attached to a holding device 34 are attached to the housing 14 via a spring 36. In the shown embodiment are a total of four such Nozzle jaws 32 and eight holding devices 34 corresponding springs 36 are provided.

FIG. 5 shows a section in the direction B-B 'from FIG. 1 the device for cleaning mop covers 10. The mop 12 is in the device for cleaning mop covers 10 introduced.

In the following the functioning of the device is Cleaning of mop covers explained as an example.

As can be seen from Fig. 1, the slats 22, 23, 24, the groove of the device for cleaning mop covers close if no mop is inserted, so cooperating that in the interior of the facility for Cleaning mop covers 10 can create a vacuum if a sucker is connected to the connecting pipe 18 and is put into operation. The facility for cleaning Mop covers 10 can on a hook 16 on one Cleaning trolley attached.

Now the mop 26 with the spanned mop cover 25 from the position shown in Fig. 2 in the device introduced for cleaning mop covers 10, so bend first the slats 22, so that an opening is created by that the mop can be used. Will the mop further introduced so that the handle 28 of the mop 12th or the articulated mounting 30 of the mop 12 with the Slats 23 on the top of the housing comes into contact, this also deforms them so that the mop 12 continues can be inserted into the housing.

Finally, the mop reaches the one shown in FIG. 3 Area where he interacts with the Nozzle jaws 32 occurs, so they give way due to their springy storage on the spring 36 so far that they just touch the mop 12.

The negative pressure inside the object, caused by the suction effect of the vacuum cleaner on Connection pipe 18, causes that in the area between the Nozzle jaws 32 of the mop cover cleaned by suction becomes, in a similar way to the usual suction of a Carpeting. The nozzle jaws 32 ensure that only a small area of the mop cover 25 from the Suction of the sucker is detected, which means that the existing suction effect only on a very limited Each area works and thus achieves good cleaning becomes.

The mop with a stretched mop cover becomes 25 continuously through the facility for cleaning Mop covers led, each with additional adjacent strips in the area between the Extracted nozzle jaws 32, so that gradually the entire Surface of the mop cover is suctioned off. He kicks it finally interacting with the second nozzle jaws, which together with the first nozzle jaw the maximum width of the area to be extracted. The definition of the behave required second nozzle jaws to be extracted look similar to the first and put over their feathery Storage 36 a concern on the mop cover 25 safely.

Of course, the nozzle jaws can be designed in this way that the extracted area is not strip-shaped, but has a different geometry that the mop for example, is suctioned off only on one side or the like. It is also possible to use the nozzle jaws interchangeable, so that depending on the choice of Nozzle jaws such as the mop cover on one or both sides is suctioned off without another device for Having to use cleaning mop covers or that strips of different widths can be realized.

If the mop continues as shown in Fig. 4 by the Device for cleaning mop covers 10 out, so he finally reaches the slats 24 on the housing on the opposite side of the entrance to the facility Cleaning mop covers. These slats 24 are facing outwards bent, but always in contact with the reference 25 of the Mops 12 remain, and thus a seal of the Ensure the interior.

As shown in Fig. 5, the extracted dirt is through the vacuum generated by the suction device over the Connection pipe 18 discharged and as usual, as in about conventional carpet cleaning, fed to the suction device.

A second embodiment of an inventive The device for cleaning mop covers 10 is shown in FIG. 6 and 7. The device shown in Figs. 6 and 7 is shown differs from the first Embodiment (shown in Figs. 1 to 5) mainly in that the housing is designed as an open housing is, i.e. no special measures to seal the Housing itself are provided. The housing 14 thus serves mainly the storage of the suction area limiting Elements 32, 34, 36. These elements limiting the suction area also include a spring mechanism that adjusts to the width of the mop holder with stretched-on mop cover 25, 26 enables and a concern of the facilities for Limits the suction area to the mop holder.

A sealing of the lead-in areas in the housing is in Contrary to embodiment 1 not provided. Rather is the housing towards the style of the mop holder open.

On the housing and especially on the side Entry opening close immediately Leadership areas 38. These leadership areas, which in the illustrated embodiment have about a length that the This corresponds to half the length of the mop holder Support the mop holder before inserting it into the actual suction area of the device for cleaning Mop covers 10, which ensures smooth insertion is ensured and tilting or wedging is becoming less likely. In order to direct and easy insertion of the mop holder 26 with open Mop cover 25 in the suction area, which is mainly due to the Nozzle jaws 32 are molded are additional Introductory aids 40 are provided. These introductory aids 40 are in the illustrated embodiment as roles trained who along with the pug spanned mop covers set in a rotary motion become. These roles are also due to the resilient Bearing supported so that they also retreat slightly can.

Of course, there are other introductory aids for the mop with stretched mop cover 25 also conceivable. Likewise of course, the length of the guide areas 38 at the entrance and Outlet of the actual device for cleaning Mop covers not limited. It can, depending on the Embodiment, for example also the width of the Mop holder 25 correspond, so that the mop holder with stretched mop cover before insertion into the Suction device 10 is fully supported.

Operation of the device for cleaning Mop covers 10 in the second embodiment is in essentially identical to that of the first Embodiment. However, it is clear that the Suction power of the suction device in connection with the Suction area limitation, which is provided in the housing 14, is sufficient to remove the dirt from the mop cover 25 suction, so that an additional seal or closed design of the housing 14 is not absolutely necessary is. An open housing 14 also facilitates Accessibility so that when the housing 14 for example to be cleaned or an element to be replaced good accessibility is guaranteed.

The essential aspect of the device according to the invention Cleaning mop covers is because the mop cover is on the mop holder clamped state cleaned by suction becomes. This is a hygienic, time-saving and for the Cleaning power ergonomic working possible. Further is subject to the use of the facility for cleaning Mop covers, especially when using a wet vacuum device, no restrictions on the use of the Mops. Mop covers can thus be cleaned for wet, damp or dry cleaning of Floor coverings are used.

Claims (20)

Device (10) for cleaning mop covers (25) in the state clamped onto a mop holder by suction, comprising: a housing (14); and one or more recesses (20) in the housing for inserting and executing and / or for carrying out the mop cover (25). Device (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that a suction area limitation device (32, 34, 36) is provided. Device (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that the suction area limitation device are nozzle jaws. Device (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that the suction area limitation device is a labyrinth seal, a roller seal, a lamella seal, a brush seal or a combination of different seals. Device (10) according to one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the suction area limiting device is spring-mounted. Device (10) according to one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the suction area limitation device is provided in the interior of the housing (14). Device (10) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the recesses (20) are groove-shaped. Device (10) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cutouts (20) are arranged on three sides of the housing (14) and are of coherent design. Device (10) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that a sealing device (22) is provided in the recesses (20) of the housing (14). Device according to claim 9, characterized in that the sealing device (22) consists of resiliently mounted lamellae of a labyrinth seal, a roller seal, a brush seal or a combination of different seals. Device (10) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one guide area (38) following the Recesses (20) are provided in the housing (14). Device (10) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing (14) comprises a connection device (18) for a suction device. Device (10) according to claim 12, characterized in that the connection device (18) for the suction device is a tube with stepped diameters. Device (10) according to claim 12, characterized in that the connection device (18) for the suction device is a coupling device on the housing. Device (10) according to one or more of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that a suction device is integrated in the housing (14). Device (10) for cleaning mop covers according to claim 15, characterized in that the suction device (14) is a wet vacuum cleaner. Device (10) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing (14) can be opened. Device (10) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing (14) is made of plastic or metal. Device (10) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one fastening element (16) and / or carrying element. Device (10) according to one or more of the previous claims, characterized in that at least one insertion aid (40) is provided.

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