EP1180343B2 - Cleaning device - Google Patents

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EP1180343B2
EP1180343B2 EP01119417A EP01119417A EP1180343B2 EP 1180343 B2 EP1180343 B2 EP 1180343B2 EP 01119417 A EP01119417 A EP 01119417A EP 01119417 A EP01119417 A EP 01119417A EP 1180343 B2 EP1180343 B2 EP 1180343B2
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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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    • 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
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  • the invention relates to a cleaning device having a distributor surface for distributing a surface of a cleaning or disinfecting liquid, which distributor surface is connected to a tubular handle, with a storage container for storing the cleaning or disinfecting liquid, which is designed as a pressure vessel and can be displaced by means of a pressure pump under overpressure, and with a valve designed as a dispensing member, which is interposed in an outlet line connected to the reservoir and operable with a handle, which handle is formed as a handle movable between a dispensing position and a closed position of the dispensing member actuator.
  • the previously known disinfection device has a handling handle which carries a plate-shaped distributor surface in the manner of a mop holder at its bottom end of the handle. On the stem a storage container is held, in which a disinfecting liquid can be stored. This reservoir has a forwardly projecting liquid outlet and a liquid pump, so that with each actuation of the pump, a predetermined amount of the disinfectant can be discharged to the ground and then distributed by means of the distributor surface.
  • Such disinfection equipment is needed by the cleaning staff, for example in hospitals, to clean and disinfect the soil there.
  • a cleaning device in which the interposed in the outlet of the reservoir discharge member is actuated by means of a handle, which handle is designed as a handle on the handle between a delivery position and a closed position of the delivery member movable actuator.
  • the dispensing member is configured only as a passage valve, which releases the clear line cross-section of the outlet in its delivery position and blocks this line cross-section in its closed position.
  • a cleaning or disinfecting liquid can be applied over a large area on the floor or a wall surface. Since the storage container is arranged above the outlet opening on the handle of the cleaning device, a cleaning or disinfecting liquid can flow from the reservoir due to gravity, when the dispensing member is moved into its dispensing position. However, when cleaning in particular of wall surfaces on the position of the device handle and the arrangement of the reservoir above the outlet to pay attention to ensure the functionality of the prior art cleaning device always.
  • a cleaning device of the type mentioned above which has a distributor surface for the planar distribution of a cleaning or disinfecting liquid, wherein the distributor surface is connected to a tubular stem.
  • a storage container for storing the cleaning or disinfecting liquid is held, which is designed as a pressure vessel and displaceable by means of a pressure pump under pressure.
  • the cleaning liquid can flow from the reservoir to a arranged in the region of the distributor surface discharge member.
  • the reservoir is connected to the dispensing member via an outlet line, in which a dispensing member is interposed.
  • the serving as Auslasss notorious hose from the reservoir is initially arranged up to a free Stielend Scheme arranged and serving as an actuator for the delivery member operating lever to then again looped down to be arranged in the region of the distributor surface actuating element.
  • the operating lever mounted on the handle circumference and the hose line guided from below to above and from there again in a loop shape are interfering with the use of the previously known cleaning device.
  • the handle is designed as a displaceable in the distributor surface stem opening displaceably guided push button, and that the dispensing member is disposed in the tube interior of the stem and connected via an actuating linkage with the handle ,
  • the handle of the cleaning device according to the invention is designed as a displaceable in the stalk opening remote from the distributor surface guided push button. Also configured as a valve delivery member is disposed in the tube interior of the stem and connected to the handle via an actuating linkage. Since the handle and the delivery organ are integrated into the interior of the stalk, the stalk can practically on his entire longitudinal extent can be comfortably grasped on all sides. The handle and connected to the handle via an actuating rod discharge member are largely protected by their arrangement in the stem inside against accidental damage.
  • the reservoir of the cleaning device according to the invention is designed as a pressure vessel, which can be offset by means of a hand pump under pressure. If the dispensing member interposed in the outlet line of the storage container is moved by means of the handle from its closed position to the dispensing position, the cleaning or disinfecting liquid is expelled from the storage container by the overpressure in the container interior.
  • the cleaning or disinfecting liquid can also be easily and conveniently expelled from the reservoir when the cleaning device according to the invention, for example, when cleaning and disinfecting large-scale wall areas in approximately horizontal position or even over the head must be used. In this case, only the dispensing member must be kept in its dispensing position, without at the same time constantly perform pumping movements to a liquid pump during the cleaning process.
  • the pressure pump of the cleaning device according to the invention may have an electric motor pump or at least a gas cartridge as a pressure source.
  • an embodiment in which the pressure pump is designed as a hand pump is preferred.
  • the pressure pump can also be assigned to a plurality of cleaning devices and arranged externally for this purpose. It is also possible that the pressure pump is placed on the reservoir. However, an embodiment in which the pressure pump is integrated into the cleaning device is preferred.
  • the handle is movable from a closed position against a restoring force in a dispensing position.
  • the cleaning device according to the invention can be held securely and quickly moved over the bottom surface, while the dispensing member of the cleaning device is operated, it is advantageous if the handle is arranged in the holding region of the stem.
  • the cleaning or disinfecting liquid can be applied anywhere on the floor and then selectively distributed with the distributor surface of the cleaning device, a preferred embodiment according to the invention that the discharge member downstream the downstream portion of the outlet conduit has an outlet opening before or opens behind a broad side of the distributor surface.
  • the reservoir In order to mount the reservoir quickly in the container holder and to connect to the outlet, the reservoir is frontally inserted into a cup-shaped container holder and when between the container holder and the reservoir a preferably upon removal of the reservoir preferably occlusive valve is provided which in the the container holder connected outlet line opens.
  • valve is designed as a ball valve whose valve ball is movable upon insertion of the reservoir by means of a provided on the container holder valve lifter against a restoring force from a closed position to an open position, and that the valve lifter with at least one the outlet conduit has connected passage opening.
  • the container holder has a connected to the outlet conduit piercing or passage cannula and that on the insertable into the container holder end face of the reservoir is provided with a pierceable or penetrating pierceable or penetrable puncture or penetration skin ,
  • the container closure formed as a puncture skin can be opened by means of the piercing cannula.
  • the passage skin already has a cross-shaped or slot-shaped passage opening which is opened upon insertion of the passage cannula and is automatically closed again when the cannula is withdrawn due to the elasticity of the material used for the passage skin.
  • a preferred embodiment according to the invention provides that the storage container with the container holder by means of a screw or Renktagen is detachably connectable.
  • At least one fastening lug having an undercut can be provided in the front inside of the container holder which cooperates with an associated bayonet opening for connection to the reservoir.
  • the storage container can be detachably connected to an annular connecting element which has at least one bayonet opening in a partial region projecting beyond the storage container.
  • the reservoir and the connecting element can be made of different materials; so it is possible, for example, the connecting element of a heavy duty Plastic material while the reservoir is made of a transparent or transparent material.
  • the connecting element and the mounted on the cleaning device holder it is advantageous if the reservoir and the connecting element are detachably connectable and if to the container circumference of the cylindrical reservoir, an external thread is provided, which with an internal thread on Inner circumference of the connecting element cooperates.
  • the storage container is designed to be open at its end remote from the container holder and preferably releasably closable by means of a container lid.
  • the container lid carries a preferably movable between an open position and a closed position ventilation valve.
  • the storage container is arranged above the outlet line and the intermediate dispensing member.
  • the cleaning or disinfecting liquid with open dispensing valve due to gravity even then easily flow out of the outlet if the reservoir is temporarily not under pressure.
  • FIG. 1 a cleaning device 1 is shown, which is provided for cleaning the bottom surface and for applying a disinfecting liquid.
  • the cleaning device 1 has a plate-shaped distributor surface 2, which is only indicated by the dot-dash line and is held at the bottom end of a handling handle 3.
  • a reservoir 4 is arranged, which serves for storing the cleaning or disinfecting liquid.
  • a dispensing member 5 is integrated, which is interposed in an outlet conduit 6.
  • the delivery member 5 is provided with a in Fig. 2 Operated handle 7 shown operable on the stem 3 between a dispensing position and a closed position shown here.
  • the handle 7 is designed here as a pushbutton which is displaceably guided in the handle opening facing away from the distributor surface 2.
  • the thus arranged in the grip region of the handling handle 3 and connected via an actuating link 8 to the dispensing member 5 handle 7 is movable from a closed position against the restoring force of a return spring 9 in a dispensing position.
  • the dispensing member 5 is formed here as a valve which remains in its dispensing or open position during depression of the handle 7. In the open position of the valve 5, the disinfecting liquid - at the moving from its valve seat valve cone 10 over - in a downstream of the discharge member 5 downstream portion of the outlet conduit 6 to flow. This portion of the outlet line 6 has an outlet opening 11, which opens outside of the plate-shaped distributor surface 2 in front of a broad side of the distributor surface 2. By pressing the push button 7, the dispensing member 5 is opened so that the disinfectant flow out and can be selectively applied to the floor, to then distribute them on the floor surface area.
  • the reservoir 4 of the cleaning device 1 according to the invention is designed as a pressure vessel, which can be offset by means of a hand pump not shown here under pressure. If the dispensing element 5 interposed in the outlet line 6 of the storage container 4 is moved by means of the handle 7 from its closed position into the dispensing position, the cleaning or disinfecting liquid is expelled from the storage container 4 by the overpressure in the container interior. In this case, the cleaning or disinfecting liquid can also be easily and conveniently expelled from the reservoir 4, if the cleaning device according to the invention, for example, when cleaning and disinfecting large-area wall areas in approximately horizontal position or even over the head must be used. In this case, only the dispensing member 5 must be kept in its dispensing position without at the same time constantly perform pumping movements on a liquid pump during the cleaning process.
  • the pressure pump required for pressurizing the reservoir can - be arranged separately from the cleaning device 1 - as here.
  • an embodiment in which the pressure pump is integrated into the cleaning device 1 is particularly advantageous and easy to handle.
  • the clear passage cross section of the discharge line 6 or the dispensing member 5 is dimensioned at least in one section so that even when the dispensing member is open only a metered amount of liquid flow through and can escape.
  • Fig. 1 It can be seen that the storage container 4, in a container holder 12 is releasably held, which in turn is attached to the stem 3.
  • the reservoir 4 is frontally inserted into the cup-shaped container holder 12. Between the container holder 12 and the reservoir 4, a self-closing in the removal of the reservoir 4 valve is provided, which opens into the outlet connected to the container holder 12 6.
  • the container holder 12 has a passage cannula 13, which can penetrate a passage skin 14 provided on the front side of the reservoir 4 which can be inserted into the container holder 12 and serves as a container closure.
  • This passage skin 14 has a cross-shaped slit, which is opened upon insertion of the cannula 13 and, when the cannula 13 is withdrawn, is resealed tightly by the inherent elasticity of the material used for the passage skin 14.
  • the reservoir 4 is detachably connectable to the container holder 12 by means of a Renktagen.
  • a Renktagen for this purpose, on two opposite sides of two mounting pins 15 on the front inside of the container holder 12, which have an undercut and cooperate with an associated bayonet opening 16.
  • bayonet openings 16 are provided on the over the reservoir 4 projecting portion of an annular connecting element 17, which in turn is releasably connectable to the reservoir 4. While the connecting member 17 is made of a sufficiently stable material, the reservoir 4 may be made of a transparent or transparent material.
  • an external thread 18 is provided, which cooperates with a corresponding internal thread 19 on the inner circumference of the connecting element 17.
  • Fig. 1 In Fig. 1 is shown that the reservoir 4 is formed open at its the container holder 12 facing away from the front end and by means of a container lid 20 is releasably closed.
  • the container lid 20 carries a ventilation valve 21 which is movable between an open and a closed position.
  • FIG. 3 a cleaning device in the region of its reservoir 4 is shown. Also, the reservoir 4 is frontally inserted into a cup-shaped container holder 12 and has a upon removal of the reservoir automatically occluding valve 13, which opens into the associated with the container holder outlet 6.
  • the valve 13 is designed here as a ball valve, the valve ball 22 is guided in a projecting into the container interior ball cage 23.
  • a valve lifter 24 On the container holder 12 is a valve lifter 24 which moves the valve ball 22 from its closed position against the force of a return spring 25 in its open position upon insertion of the reservoir 4 in the container holder 12.
  • the cannula-like valve lifter 24 has at its free end a passage 26 connected to the outlet conduit 6, through which the cleaning or disinfecting fluid can flow.
  • the reservoir 4 inserted into the container holder 12 is thereby otherwise tightly connected to the outlet conduit 6.
  • the handle 3 of the cleaning devices 1 shown here can be composed of at least two detachably connectable handle parts or formed as a telescopic handle.
  • the cleaning device shown here is characterized by its particularly simple and convenient handling.

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The cleaning device has a distribution surface (2) and connected to a tubular shaft (3), with a reservoir storing the liquid and formed as a pressurized container and subjected to excess pressure by a pump. A valve (5) is connected into an outlet line (6) and to the reservoir (4), actuated via a handle (7). The handle is movable between a delivery and a closure position of the valve. The handle is formed as a press button and moveably guided in the shaft opening. The valve is arranged in the tubular interior of the shaft and connected via an actuation rod (8) to the handle.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Reinigungsgerät mit einer Verteilerfläche zum flächigen Verteilen einer Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit, welche Verteilerfläche mit einem rohrförmigen Stiel verbunden ist, mit einem Vorratsbehälter zum Bevorraten der Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit, der als Druckbehälter ausgebildet und mittels einer Druckpumpe unter Überdruck versetzbar ist, sowie mit einem als Ventil ausgestalteten Abgabeorgan, das in eine mit dem Vorratsbehälter verbundene Auslassleitung zwischengeschaltet und mit einer Handhabe betätigbar ist, welche Handhabe als ein am Stiel zwischen einer Abgabestellung und einer Schließstellung des Abgabeorgans bewegbares Betätigungselement ausgebildet ist.The invention relates to a cleaning device having a distributor surface for distributing a surface of a cleaning or disinfecting liquid, which distributor surface is connected to a tubular handle, with a storage container for storing the cleaning or disinfecting liquid, which is designed as a pressure vessel and can be displaced by means of a pressure pump under overpressure, and with a valve designed as a dispensing member, which is interposed in an outlet line connected to the reservoir and operable with a handle, which handle is formed as a handle movable between a dispensing position and a closed position of the dispensing member actuator.

Man kennt bereits ein Desinfektionsgerät, das ähnlich wie ein Bodenwischer oder ein Reinigungsmop ausgebildet ist. Das vorbekannte Desinfektionsgerät hat einen Handhabungsstiel, der an seinem bodenseitigen Stielende eine plattenförmige Verteilerfläche in der Art eines Mophalters trägt. An dem Stiel ist ein Vorratsbehälter gehalten, in welchem eine Desinfektionsflüssigkeit bevorratet werden kann. Dieser Vorratsbehälter hat einen nach vorne vorstehenden Flüssigkeitsauslaß sowie eine Flüssigkeitspumpe, so daß mit jeder Betätigung der Pumpe eine vorbestimmte Menge des Desinfektionsmittels auf den Boden abgegeben und anschließend mittels der Verteilerfläche verteilt werden kann. Solche Desinfektionsgeräte werden von den Reinigungskräften beispielsweise in Krankenhäusern benötigt, um dort den Boden zu reinigen und zu desinfizieren.One already knows a disinfection device that is similar to a floor wiper or a cleaning mop. The previously known disinfection device has a handling handle which carries a plate-shaped distributor surface in the manner of a mop holder at its bottom end of the handle. On the stem a storage container is held, in which a disinfecting liquid can be stored. This reservoir has a forwardly projecting liquid outlet and a liquid pump, so that with each actuation of the pump, a predetermined amount of the disinfectant can be discharged to the ground and then distributed by means of the distributor surface. Such disinfection equipment is needed by the cleaning staff, for example in hospitals, to clean and disinfect the soil there.

Die Handhabung des vorbekannten Desinfektionsgerätes ist vergleichsweise mühsam. Da die Reinigungskräfte nämlich mehrere Stunden zum Reinigen großer Bodenflächen benötigen, und da die Bedienung des Vorratsbehälters stets die Betätigung der Flüssigkeitspumpe erfordert, müssen die Reinigungskräfte über Stunden ständig die Flüssigkeitspumpe bedienen.The handling of the prior art disinfection device is relatively cumbersome. Namely, since the cleaners require several hours to clean large floor areas, and since the operation of the storage tank always requires the operation of the liquid pump, the cleaners must constantly operate the liquid pump for hours.

Aus der DE 29 32 110 A1 ist ein Reinigungsgerät bekannt, bei welchem das in die Auslaßleitung des Vorratsbehälters zwischengeschaltete Abgabeorgan mit Hilfe einer Handhabe betätigbar ist, welche Handhabe als ein am Stiel zwischen einer Abgabestellung und einer Schließstellung des Abgabeorgans bewegbares Betätigungselement ausgebildet ist. Dabei ist das Abgabeorgan lediglich als ein Durchlaßventil ausgestaltet, das in seiner Abgabestellung den lichten Leitungsquerschnitt der Auslaßleitung freigibt und in seiner Schließstellung diesen Leitungsquerschnitt sperrt.From the DE 29 32 110 A1 a cleaning device is known in which the interposed in the outlet of the reservoir discharge member is actuated by means of a handle, which handle is designed as a handle on the handle between a delivery position and a closed position of the delivery member movable actuator. In this case, the dispensing member is configured only as a passage valve, which releases the clear line cross-section of the outlet in its delivery position and blocks this line cross-section in its closed position.

Mit Hilfe des aus DE 29 32 110 A1 vorbekannten Reinigungsgerätes kann eine Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit großflächig auf den Boden oder auch eine Wandfläche aufgebracht werden. Da der Vorratsbehälter oberhalb der Auslaßöffnung am Stiel des Reinigungsgerätes angeordnet ist, kann eine Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit schwerkraftbedingt aus dem Vorratsbehälter fließen, wenn das Abgabeorgan in seine Abgabestellung bewegt wird. Allerdings ist beim Reinigen insbesondere von Wandflächen auf die Lage des Gerätestieles und die Anordnung des Vorratsbehälters oberhalb der Auslaßöffnung zu achten, um die Funktionsfähigkeit des vorbekannten Reinigungsgerätes stets zu gewährleisten.With the help of the DE 29 32 110 A1 Prior art cleaning device, a cleaning or disinfecting liquid can be applied over a large area on the floor or a wall surface. Since the storage container is arranged above the outlet opening on the handle of the cleaning device, a cleaning or disinfecting liquid can flow from the reservoir due to gravity, when the dispensing member is moved into its dispensing position. However, when cleaning in particular of wall surfaces on the position of the device handle and the arrangement of the reservoir above the outlet to pay attention to ensure the functionality of the prior art cleaning device always.

Weitere Ausgestaltungen eines solchen Reinigungsgerätes sind aus EP 0 997 099 A2 sowie aus der DE 39 05 760 A1 bekannt. Diese Vorrichtungen unterscheiden sich in ihrer Handhabung jedoch nicht von dem aus DE 29 32 110 A1 vorbekannten Reinigungsgerät.Further embodiments of such a cleaning device are made EP 0 997 099 A2 as well as from the DE 39 05 760 A1 known. However, these devices do not differ in their handling from that DE 29 32 110 A1 previously known cleaning device.

Aus der BE 1 007 575 A kennt man bereits ein Reinigungsgerät der eingangs erwähnten Art, das eine Verteilerfläche zum flächigen Verteilen einer Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit hat, wobei die Verteilerfläche mit einem rohrförmigen Stiel verbunden ist. Auf dem Stiel ist ein Vorratsbehälter zum Bevorraten der Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit gehalten, der als Druckbehälter ausgebildet und mittels einer Druckpumpe unter Überdruck versetzbar ist. Die Reinigungsflüssigkeit kann vom Vorratsbehälter aus zu einem im Bereich der Verteilerfläche angeordneten Abgabeorgan strömen. Der Vorratsbehälter ist mit dem Abgabeorgan dazu über eine Auslassleitung verbunden, in die ein Abgabeorgan zwischengeschaltet ist. Dabei wird der als Auslassteilung dienende Schlauch vom Vorratsbehälter zunächst nach oben zu einem am freien Stielendbereich angeordneten und als Betätigungselement für das Abgabeorgan dienenden Bedienungshebel geführt, um anschließend wieder schlaufenförmig nach unten zu dem im Bereich der Verteilerfläche angeordneten Betätigungselement geführt zu werden. Der am Stielumfang montierte Bedienungshebel und die von unten nach oben und von dort wieder schlaufenförmig nach unten geführte Schlauchleitung stehen jedoch beim Gebrauch des vorbekannten Reinigungsgeräts störend im Wege.From the BE 1 007 575 A already known a cleaning device of the type mentioned above, which has a distributor surface for the planar distribution of a cleaning or disinfecting liquid, wherein the distributor surface is connected to a tubular stem. On the stem, a storage container for storing the cleaning or disinfecting liquid is held, which is designed as a pressure vessel and displaceable by means of a pressure pump under pressure. The cleaning liquid can flow from the reservoir to a arranged in the region of the distributor surface discharge member. The reservoir is connected to the dispensing member via an outlet line, in which a dispensing member is interposed. The serving as Auslasssteilung hose from the reservoir is initially arranged up to a free Stielendbereich arranged and serving as an actuator for the delivery member operating lever to then again looped down to be arranged in the region of the distributor surface actuating element. However, the operating lever mounted on the handle circumference and the hose line guided from below to above and from there again in a loop shape are interfering with the use of the previously known cleaning device.

Es besteht daher die Aufgabe, ein Reinigungsgerät der eingangs erwähnten Art zu schaffen, mit welchem sich sowohl Boden- als auch Wandflächen reinigen oder desinfizieren lassen und dass sich dabei durch seine besonders einfache und bequeme Handhabung auszeichnet.It is therefore an object to provide a cleaning device of the type mentioned, with which both floor and wall surfaces can be cleaned or disinfected and that is characterized by its particularly simple and convenient handling.

Die erfindungsgemäße Lösung dieser Aufgabe besteht bei dem Reinigungsgerät der eingangs erwähnten Art darin, dass die Handhabe als ein in der der Verteilerfläche abgewandten Stielöffnung verschieblich geführter Druckknopf ausgebildet ist, und dass das Abgabeorgan im Rohrinneren des Stieles angeordnet und über ein Betätigungsgestänge mit der Handhabe verbunden ist.The inventive solution to this problem is in the cleaning device of the type mentioned in that the handle is designed as a displaceable in the distributor surface stem opening displaceably guided push button, and that the dispensing member is disposed in the tube interior of the stem and connected via an actuating linkage with the handle ,

Die Handhabe des erfindungsgemäßen Reinigungsgerätes ist als ein in der der Verteilerfläche abgewandten Stielöffnung verschieblich geführter Druckknopf ausgebildet. Auch das als Ventil ausgestaltete Abgabeorgan ist im Rohrinnern des Stiels angeordnet und mit der Handhabe über ein Betätigungsgestänge verbunden. Da die Handhabe und das Abgabeorgan in das Stielinnere integriert sind, kann der Stiel praktisch über seine gesamte Längserstreckung allseits bequem umgriffen werden. Die Handhabe und das mit der Handhabe über ein Betätigungsgestänge verbundene Abgabeorgan sind durch ihre Anordnung im Stielinneren gegen unbeabsichtigte Beschädigungen weitestgehend geschützt.The handle of the cleaning device according to the invention is designed as a displaceable in the stalk opening remote from the distributor surface guided push button. Also configured as a valve delivery member is disposed in the tube interior of the stem and connected to the handle via an actuating linkage. Since the handle and the delivery organ are integrated into the interior of the stalk, the stalk can practically on his entire longitudinal extent can be comfortably grasped on all sides. The handle and connected to the handle via an actuating rod discharge member are largely protected by their arrangement in the stem inside against accidental damage.

Auch der Vorratsbehälter des erfindungsgemäßen Reinigungsgerätes ist als Druckbehälter ausgebildet, der mittels einer Handpumpe unter Überdruck versetzt werden kann. Wird das in die Auslaßleitung des Vorratsbehälters zwischengeschaltete Abgabeorgan mittels der Handhabe von seiner Schließstellung in die Abgabestellung bewegt, wird die Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit durch den Überdruck im Behälterinneren aus dem Vorratsbehälter ausgetrieben. Dabei kann die Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit auch dann noch einfach und bequem aus dem Vorratsbehälter ausgetrieben werden, wenn das erfindungsgemäße Reinigungsgerät beispielsweise beim Reinigen und Desinfizieren großflächiger Wandbereiche in etwa horizontaler Lage oder gar über Kopf eingesetzt werden muß. Dabei muß lediglich das Abgabeorgan in seiner Abgabestellung gehalten werden, ohne daß gleichzeitig während des Reinigungsvorganges ständig Pumpbewegungen an einer Flüssigkeitspumpe durchzuführen sind.Also, the reservoir of the cleaning device according to the invention is designed as a pressure vessel, which can be offset by means of a hand pump under pressure. If the dispensing member interposed in the outlet line of the storage container is moved by means of the handle from its closed position to the dispensing position, the cleaning or disinfecting liquid is expelled from the storage container by the overpressure in the container interior. In this case, the cleaning or disinfecting liquid can also be easily and conveniently expelled from the reservoir when the cleaning device according to the invention, for example, when cleaning and disinfecting large-scale wall areas in approximately horizontal position or even over the head must be used. In this case, only the dispensing member must be kept in its dispensing position, without at the same time constantly perform pumping movements to a liquid pump during the cleaning process.

Die Druckpumpe des erfindungsgemäßen Reinigungsgerätes kann eine elektrische Motorpumpe oder zumindest eine Gaspatrone als Druckquelle aufweisen. Bevorzugt wird jedoch eine Ausführungsform, bei der die Druckpumpe als Handpumpe ausgestaltet ist.The pressure pump of the cleaning device according to the invention may have an electric motor pump or at least a gas cartridge as a pressure source. However, an embodiment in which the pressure pump is designed as a hand pump is preferred.

Die Druckpumpe kann gegebenenfalls auch mehreren Reinigungsgeräten zugeordnet und dazu extern angeordnet sein. Möglich ist auch, daß die Druckpumpe auf den Vorratsbehälter aufgesetzt ist. Bevorzugt wird jedoch eine Ausführungsform, bei der die Druckpumpe in das Reinigungsgerät integriert ist.If appropriate, the pressure pump can also be assigned to a plurality of cleaning devices and arranged externally for this purpose. It is also possible that the pressure pump is placed on the reservoir. However, an embodiment in which the pressure pump is integrated into the cleaning device is preferred.

Um die einfache Handhabung des erfindungsgemäßen Reinigungsgerätes noch zusätzlich zu erleichtern, ist es zweckmäßig, wenn die Handhabe von einer Schließstellung gegen eine Rückstellkraft in eine Abgabestellung bewegbar ist.In order to facilitate the simple handling of the cleaning device according to the invention in addition, it is expedient if the handle is movable from a closed position against a restoring force in a dispensing position.

Damit das erfindungsgemäße Reinigungsgerät sicher gehalten und rasch über die Bodenfläche bewegt werden kann, während gleichzeitig das Abgabeorgan des Reinigungsgerätes betätigt wird, ist es vorteilhaft, wenn die Handhabe im Haltebereich des Stieles angeordnet ist.Thus, the cleaning device according to the invention can be held securely and quickly moved over the bottom surface, while the dispensing member of the cleaning device is operated, it is advantageous if the handle is arranged in the holding region of the stem.

Damit die Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit an beliebiger Stelle auf den Boden aufgetragen und anschließend gezielt mit der Verteilerfläche des Reinigungsgerätes verteilt werden kann, sieht eine bevorzugte Ausführungsform gemäß der Erfindung vor, daß der dem Abgabeorgan abströmseitig nachgeschaltete Teilbereich der Auslaßleitung eine Auslaßöffnung hat, die vor oder hinter einer Breitseite der Verteilerfläche mündet.So that the cleaning or disinfecting liquid can be applied anywhere on the floor and then selectively distributed with the distributor surface of the cleaning device, a preferred embodiment according to the invention that the discharge member downstream the downstream portion of the outlet conduit has an outlet opening before or opens behind a broad side of the distributor surface.

Damit der Vorratsbehälter bequem aufgefüllt werden kann und damit stets mehrere Vorratsbehälter in gefülltem Zustand bereitgehalten werden können, sieht ein weiterer Vorschlag gemäß der Erfindung, für den selbständig Schutz beansprucht wird, vor, daß der Vorratsbehälter in einer Behälterhalterung lösbar gehalten ist, welche Behälterhalterung mit dem Stiel verbunden ist.So that the reservoir can be filled up easily and thus always several reservoirs can be kept in a filled state, provides a further proposal according to the invention, is claimed for the self-protection, before, that the reservoir is releasably held in a container holder, which container holder with the Stem is connected.

Um den Vorratsbehälter rasch in der Behälterhalterung montieren und an die Auslaßleitung anschließen zu können, ist der Vorratsbehälter stirnseitig in eine topfförmige Behälterhalterung einsetzbar ist und wenn zwischen der Behälterhalterung und dem Vorratsbehälter ein bei Entnahme des Vorratsbehälters vorzugsweise selbsttätig verschließendes Ventil vorgesehen ist, welches in der mit der Behälterhalterung verbundenen Auslaßleitung mündet.In order to mount the reservoir quickly in the container holder and to connect to the outlet, the reservoir is frontally inserted into a cup-shaped container holder and when between the container holder and the reservoir a preferably upon removal of the reservoir preferably occlusive valve is provided which in the the container holder connected outlet line opens.

Eine bevorzugte Weiterbildung gemäß der Erfindung sieht dazu vor, daß das Ventil als Kugelventil ausgestaltet ist, dessen Ventilkugel beim Einsetzen des Vorratsbehälters mittels eines an der Behälterhalterung vorgesehenen Ventilhebers gegen eine Rückstellkraft von einer Schließstellung in eine Offenstellung bewegbar ist, und daß der Ventilheber zumindest eine mit der Auslaßleitung verbundene Durchtrittsöffnung hat.A preferred development according to the invention provides that the valve is designed as a ball valve whose valve ball is movable upon insertion of the reservoir by means of a provided on the container holder valve lifter against a restoring force from a closed position to an open position, and that the valve lifter with at least one the outlet conduit has connected passage opening.

Nach einem anderen Vorschlag gemäß der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, daß die Behälterhalterung eine mit der Auslaßleitung verbundene Durchstech- oder Durchtrittskanüle hat und daß an der in die Behälterhalterung einsetzbaren Stirnseite des Vorratsbehälters eine mit der Durchstech- oder Durchtrittskanüle durchstechbare oder durchdringbare Durchstech- oder Durchtrittshaut vorgesehen ist. Der als Durchstechhaut ausgebildete Behälterverschluß kann mittels der Durchstechkanüle geöffnet werden. Möglich ist aber auch, daß die Durchtrittshaut bereits eine kreuz- oder schlitzförmige Durchtrittsöffnung aufweist, die beim Einführen der Durchtrittskanüle geöffnet und aufgrund der Elastizität des für die Durchtrittshaut verwendeten Materials beim Herausziehen der Kanüle selbsttätig wieder verschlossen wird.According to another proposal according to the invention it is provided that the container holder has a connected to the outlet conduit piercing or passage cannula and that on the insertable into the container holder end face of the reservoir is provided with a pierceable or penetrating pierceable or penetrable puncture or penetration skin , The container closure formed as a puncture skin can be opened by means of the piercing cannula. However, it is also possible that the passage skin already has a cross-shaped or slot-shaped passage opening which is opened upon insertion of the passage cannula and is automatically closed again when the cannula is withdrawn due to the elasticity of the material used for the passage skin.

Um die Handhabung des erfindungsgemäßen Reinigungsgerätes zu erleichtern, ist es vorteilhaft, wenn der Vorratsbehälter in der Behälterhalterung lösbar sicherbar ist. Dabei sieht eine bevorzugte Ausführungsform gemäß der Erfindung vor, daß der Vorratsbehälter mit der Behälterhalterung mittels einer Schraub- oder Renkverbindung lösbar verbindbar ist.In order to facilitate the handling of the cleaning device according to the invention, it is advantageous if the reservoir is detachably securable in the container holder. In this case, a preferred embodiment according to the invention provides that the storage container with the container holder by means of a screw or Renkverbindung is detachably connectable.

So kann beispielsweise in der Stirninnenseite der Behälterhalterung zumindest ein eine Hinterschneidung aufweisender Befestigungszapfen vorgesehen sein, der zum Verbinden mit dem Vorratsbehälter mit einer zugeordneten Bajonettöffnung zusammenwirkt.Thus, for example, at least one fastening lug having an undercut can be provided in the front inside of the container holder which cooperates with an associated bayonet opening for connection to the reservoir.

Vorteilhaft ist es, wenn der Vorratsbehälter mit einem ringförmigen Verbindungselement lösbar verbindbar ist, das in einem über den Vorratsbehälter überstehenden Teilbereich zumindest eine Bajonettöffnung hat. Bei dieser Ausführungsform können der Vorratsbehälter und das Verbindungselement aus unterschiedlichen Materialien hergestellt werden; so ist es beispielsweise möglich, das Verbindungselement aus einem hochbelastbaren Kunststoffmaterial herzustellen, während der Vorratsbehälter aus einem durchsichtigen oder transparenten Material hergestellt ist.It is advantageous if the storage container can be detachably connected to an annular connecting element which has at least one bayonet opening in a partial region projecting beyond the storage container. In this embodiment, the reservoir and the connecting element can be made of different materials; so it is possible, for example, the connecting element of a heavy duty Plastic material while the reservoir is made of a transparent or transparent material.

Um den Vorratsbehälter, das Verbindungselement sowie die am Reinigungsgerät montierte Behälterhalterung zu einer Funktionseinheit zusammenfügen zu können, ist es vorteilhaft, wenn der Vorratsbehälter und das Verbindungselement lösbar verbindbar sind und wenn dazu am Behälterumfang des zylinderförmigen Vorratsbehälters ein Außengewinde vorgesehen ist, welches mit einem Innengewinde am Innenumfang des Verbindungselementes zusammenwirkt.In order to assemble the reservoir, the connecting element and the mounted on the cleaning device holder to a functional unit, it is advantageous if the reservoir and the connecting element are detachably connectable and if to the container circumference of the cylindrical reservoir, an external thread is provided, which with an internal thread on Inner circumference of the connecting element cooperates.

Zum Wiederauffüllen des Vorratsbehälters ist es zweckmäßig, wenn der Vorratsbehälter an seinem der Behälterhalterung abgewandten Stirnende offen ausgebildet und mittels eines Behälterdeckels vorzugsweise lösbar verschließbar ist.For refilling the storage container, it is expedient if the storage container is designed to be open at its end remote from the container holder and preferably releasably closable by means of a container lid.

Um die Entnahme und Abgabe der Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit aus dem Vorratsbehälter zu erleichtern, ist es vorteilhaft, wenn der Behälterdeckel ein vorzugsweise zwischen einer Offenstellung und einer Schließstellung bewegbares Belüftungsventil trägt.In order to facilitate the removal and delivery of the cleaning or disinfecting liquid from the storage container, it is advantageous if the container lid carries a preferably movable between an open position and a closed position ventilation valve.

Vorteilhaft ist es, wenn der Vorratsbehälter oberhalb der Auslaßleitung und des zwischengeschalteten Abgabeorgans angeordnet ist. Bei einer solchen Ausführungsform kann die Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit bei geöffnetem Abgabeventil infolge der Schwerkraft auch dann noch ohne weiteres aus der Auslaßleitung ausfließen, wenn der Vorratsbehälter vorübergehend nicht unter Überdruck steht.It is advantageous if the storage container is arranged above the outlet line and the intermediate dispensing member. In such an embodiment, the cleaning or disinfecting liquid with open dispensing valve due to gravity even then easily flow out of the outlet if the reservoir is temporarily not under pressure.

Weitere Merkmale der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der folgenden Beschreibung eines erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsbeispieles in Verbindung mit den Ansprüchen sowie der Zeichnung. Die einzelnen Merkmale können je für sich oder zu mehreren bei einer Ausführungsform gemäß der Erfindung verwirklicht sein.Further features of the invention will become apparent from the following description of an embodiment of the invention in conjunction with the claims and the drawings. The individual features may be implemented individually or in combination in an embodiment according to the invention.

Es zeigt:

Fig. 1
ein Reinigungsgerät in einem Längsschnitt im Bereich eines zum Bevorraten einer Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit vorgesehenen Vorratsbehälters,
Fig. 2
das Reinigungsgerät aus Figur 1 in einem weiteren Längsschnitt im Bereich eines am Stirnende eines Handhabungsstiels vorgesehenen Druckknopfes, und
Fig. 3
ein Reinigungsgerät, ähnlich dem aus den Figuren 1 und 2, im Bereich seines Vorratsbehälters.
It shows:
Fig. 1
a cleaning device in a longitudinal section in the region of a reservoir provided for storing a cleaning or disinfecting liquid,
Fig. 2
the cleaning device off FIG. 1 in a further longitudinal section in the region of a provided at the front end of a handle handle push button, and
Fig. 3
a cleaning device similar to that of the Figures 1 and 2 , in the area of its storage tank.

In Figur 1 ist ein Reinigungsgerät 1 dargestellt, das zum Reinigen der Bodenfläche und zum Auftragen einer Desinfektionsflüssigkeit vorgesehen ist. Das Reinigungsgerät 1 hat eine hier nur strichpunktiert angedeutete plattenförmige Verteilerfläche 2, die am bodenseitigen Ende eines Handhabungsstieles 3 gehalten ist. Am Stiel 3 ist ein Vorratsbehälter 4 angeordnet, der zum Bevorraten der Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit dient. Im Rohrinneren des rohrförmigen Stieles 4 ist ein Abgabeorgan 5 integriert, das in einer Auslaßleitung 6 zwischengeschaltet ist. Das Abgabeorgan 5 ist mit einer in Fig. 2 näher dargestellten Handhabe 7 betätigbar, die am Stiel 3 zwischen einer Abgabestellung und einer hier gezeigten Schließstellung bewegbar ist.In FIG. 1 a cleaning device 1 is shown, which is provided for cleaning the bottom surface and for applying a disinfecting liquid. The cleaning device 1 has a plate-shaped distributor surface 2, which is only indicated by the dot-dash line and is held at the bottom end of a handling handle 3. On the stem 3, a reservoir 4 is arranged, which serves for storing the cleaning or disinfecting liquid. In the tube interior of the tubular stem 4, a dispensing member 5 is integrated, which is interposed in an outlet conduit 6. The delivery member 5 is provided with a in Fig. 2 Operated handle 7 shown operable on the stem 3 between a dispensing position and a closed position shown here.

Die Handhabe 7 ist hier als ein in der der Verteilerfläche 2 abgewandten Stielöffnung verschieblich geführter Druckknopf ausgebildet. Die somit im Griffbereich des Handhabungsstieles 3 angeordnete und über ein Betätigungsgestänge 8 mit dem Abgabeorgan 5 verbundene Handhabe 7 ist von einer Schließstellung gegen die Rückstellkraft einer Rückstellfeder 9 in eine Abgabestellung bewegbar.The handle 7 is designed here as a pushbutton which is displaceably guided in the handle opening facing away from the distributor surface 2. The thus arranged in the grip region of the handling handle 3 and connected via an actuating link 8 to the dispensing member 5 handle 7 is movable from a closed position against the restoring force of a return spring 9 in a dispensing position.

Aus Fig. 1 wird deutlich, daß das Abgabeorgan 5 hier als Ventil ausgebildet ist, das während des Niederdrückens der Handhabe 7 in seiner Abgabe- oder Offenstellung verbleibt. In der Offenstellung des Ventils 5 kann die Desinfektionsflüssigkeit - an dem aus seinem Ventilsitz bewegten Ventilkegel 10 vorbei - in einen dem Abgabeorgan 5 abströmseitig nachgeschalteten Teilbereich der Auslaßleitung 6 einströmen. Dieser Teilbereich der Auslaßleitung 6 hat eine Auslaßöffnung 11, die außerhalb der plattenförmigen Verteilerfläche 2 vor einer Breitseite der Verteilerfläche 2 mündet. Durch Betätigen des Druckknopfes 7 wird das Abgabeorgan 5 derart geöffnet, daß die Desinfektionsflüssigkeit ausfließen und gezielt auf dem Boden aufgetragen werden kann, um sie anschließend auf der Bodenfläche flächig zu verteilen.Out Fig. 1 It is clear that the dispensing member 5 is formed here as a valve which remains in its dispensing or open position during depression of the handle 7. In the open position of the valve 5, the disinfecting liquid - at the moving from its valve seat valve cone 10 over - in a downstream of the discharge member 5 downstream portion of the outlet conduit 6 to flow. This portion of the outlet line 6 has an outlet opening 11, which opens outside of the plate-shaped distributor surface 2 in front of a broad side of the distributor surface 2. By pressing the push button 7, the dispensing member 5 is opened so that the disinfectant flow out and can be selectively applied to the floor, to then distribute them on the floor surface area.

Dabei ist der Vorratsbehälter 4 des erfindungsgemäßen Reinigungsgerätes 1 als Druckbehälter ausgebildet, der mittels einer hier nicht weiter dargestellten Handpumpe unter Überdruck versetzt werden kann. Wird das in die Auslaßleitung 6 des Vorratsbehälters 4 zwischengeschaltete Abgabeorgan 5 mittels der Handhabe 7 von seiner Schließstellung in die Abgabestellung bewegt, wird die Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit durch den Überdruck im Behälterinneren aus dem Vorratsbehälter 4 ausgetrieben. Dabei kann die Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit auch dann noch einfach und bequem aus dem Vorratsbehälter 4 ausgetrieben werden, wenn das erfindungsgemäße Reinigungsgerät beispielsweise beim Reinigen und Desinfizieren großflächiger Wandbereiche in etwa horizontaler Lage oder gar über Kopf eingesetzt werden muß. Dabei muß lediglich das Abgabeorgan 5 in seiner Abgabestellung gehalten werden, ohne daß gleichzeitig während des Reinigungsvorganges ständig Pumpbewegungen an einer Flüssigkeitspumpe durchzuführen sind.In this case, the reservoir 4 of the cleaning device 1 according to the invention is designed as a pressure vessel, which can be offset by means of a hand pump not shown here under pressure. If the dispensing element 5 interposed in the outlet line 6 of the storage container 4 is moved by means of the handle 7 from its closed position into the dispensing position, the cleaning or disinfecting liquid is expelled from the storage container 4 by the overpressure in the container interior. In this case, the cleaning or disinfecting liquid can also be easily and conveniently expelled from the reservoir 4, if the cleaning device according to the invention, for example, when cleaning and disinfecting large-area wall areas in approximately horizontal position or even over the head must be used. In this case, only the dispensing member 5 must be kept in its dispensing position without at the same time constantly perform pumping movements on a liquid pump during the cleaning process.

Die zur Druckbeaufschlagung des Vorratsbehälters erforderliche Druckpumpe kann - wie hier - separat vom Reinigungsgerät 1 angeordnet sein. Besonders vorteilhaft und leicht zu handhaben ist jedoch eine Ausführungsform, bei welcher die Druckpumpe in das Reinigungsgerät 1 integriert ist.The pressure pump required for pressurizing the reservoir can - be arranged separately from the cleaning device 1 - as here. However, an embodiment in which the pressure pump is integrated into the cleaning device 1 is particularly advantageous and easy to handle.

Der lichte Durchtrittsquerschnitt der Abflußleitung 6 oder des Abgabeorgans 5 ist zumindest in einem Teilabschnitt so bemessen, daß auch bei geöffnetem Abgabeorgan nur eine dosierte Flüssigkeitsmenge durchfließen und austreten kann.The clear passage cross section of the discharge line 6 or the dispensing member 5 is dimensioned at least in one section so that even when the dispensing member is open only a metered amount of liquid flow through and can escape.

In Fig. 1 ist erkennbar, daß der Vorratsbehälter 4, in einer Behälterhalterung 12 lösbar gehalten ist, die ihrerseits am Stiel 3 befestigt ist. Der Vorratsbehälter 4 ist stirnseitig in die topfförmige Behälterhalterung 12 einsetzbar. Zwischen der Behälterhalterung 12 und dem Vorratsbehälter 4 ist ein bei der Entnahme des Vorratsbehälters 4 selbsttätig verschließendes Ventil vorgesehen, welches in der mit der Behälterhalterung 12 verbundenen Auslaßleitung 6 mündet.In Fig. 1 It can be seen that the storage container 4, in a container holder 12 is releasably held, which in turn is attached to the stem 3. The reservoir 4 is frontally inserted into the cup-shaped container holder 12. Between the container holder 12 and the reservoir 4, a self-closing in the removal of the reservoir 4 valve is provided, which opens into the outlet connected to the container holder 12 6.

Die Behälterhalterung 12 weist dazu eine Durchtrittskanüle 13 auf, die eine an der in die Behälterhalterung 12 einsetzbaren Stirnseite des Vorratsbehälter 4 vorgesehene und als Behälterverschluß dienende Durchtrittshaut 14 durchdringen kann. Diese Durchtrittshaut 14 weist einen kreuzförmigen Schlitz auf, der beim Einführen der Kanüle 13 geöffnet und beim Herausziehen der Kanüle 13 durch die Eigenelastizität des für die Durchtrittshaut 14 verwendeten Materials wieder dicht verschlossen wird.For this purpose, the container holder 12 has a passage cannula 13, which can penetrate a passage skin 14 provided on the front side of the reservoir 4 which can be inserted into the container holder 12 and serves as a container closure. This passage skin 14 has a cross-shaped slit, which is opened upon insertion of the cannula 13 and, when the cannula 13 is withdrawn, is resealed tightly by the inherent elasticity of the material used for the passage skin 14.

Der Vorratsbehälter 4 ist mit der Behälterhalterung 12 mittels einer Renkverbindung lösbar verbindbar. Dazu stehen auf gegenüberliegenden Seiten zwei Befestigungszapfen 15 über die Stirninnenseite der Behälterhalterung 12 vor, die eine Hinterschneidung aufweisen und mit einer zugeordneten Bajonettöffnung 16 zusammenwirken.The reservoir 4 is detachably connectable to the container holder 12 by means of a Renkverbindung. For this purpose, on two opposite sides of two mounting pins 15 on the front inside of the container holder 12, which have an undercut and cooperate with an associated bayonet opening 16.

Diese Bajonettöffnungen 16 sind an dem über den Vorratsbehälter 4 überstehenden Teilbereich eines ringförmigen Verbindungselementes 17 vorgesehen, das seinerseits mit dem Vorratsbehälter 4 lösbar verbindbar ist. Während das Verbindungselement 17 aus einem ausreichend stabilen Material hergestellt ist, kann der Vorratsbehälter 4 aus einem transparenten oder durchsichtigen Material bestehen.These bayonet openings 16 are provided on the over the reservoir 4 projecting portion of an annular connecting element 17, which in turn is releasably connectable to the reservoir 4. While the connecting member 17 is made of a sufficiently stable material, the reservoir 4 may be made of a transparent or transparent material.

Am Behälterumfang des zylinderförmigen Vorratsbehälters 4 ist ein Außengewinde 18 vorgesehen, welches mit einem korrespondierenden Innengewinde 19 am Innenumfang des Verbindungselementes 17 zusammenwirkt.At the container circumference of the cylindrical reservoir 4, an external thread 18 is provided, which cooperates with a corresponding internal thread 19 on the inner circumference of the connecting element 17.

In Fig. 1 ist gezeigt, daß der Vorratsbehälter 4 an seinem der Behälterhalterung 12 abgewandten Stirnende offen ausgebildet und mittels eines Behälterdeckels 20 lösbar verschließbar ist. Der Behälterdeckel 20 trägt ein Belüftungsventil 21, das zwischen einer Offen- und einer Schließstellung bewegbar ist.In Fig. 1 is shown that the reservoir 4 is formed open at its the container holder 12 facing away from the front end and by means of a container lid 20 is releasably closed. The container lid 20 carries a ventilation valve 21 which is movable between an open and a closed position.

In Figur 3 ist ein Reinigungsgerät im Bereich seines Vorratsbehälters 4 dargestellt. Auch der Vorratsbehälter 4 ist stirnseitig in eine topfförmige Behälterhalterung 12 einsetzbar und weist ein bei Entnahme des Vorratsbehälters selbsttätig verschließendes Ventil 13 auf, welches in der mit der Behälterhalterung verbundenen Auslaßleitung 6 mündet.In FIG. 3 a cleaning device in the region of its reservoir 4 is shown. Also, the reservoir 4 is frontally inserted into a cup-shaped container holder 12 and has a upon removal of the reservoir automatically occluding valve 13, which opens into the associated with the container holder outlet 6.

Das Ventil 13 ist hier als Kugelventil ausgestaltet, dessen Ventilkugel 22 in einem in das Behälterinnere vorstehende Kugelkäfig 23 geführt ist. An der Behälterhalterung 12 steht ein Ventilheber 24 vor, der beim Einsetzen des Vorratsbehälters 4 in die Behälterhalterung 12 die Ventilkugel 22 von ihrer Schließstellung gegen die Kraft einer Rückstellfeder 25 in ihre Offenstellung bewegt. Der kanülenartige Ventilheber 24 weist an seinem freien Ende eine mit der Auslaßleitung 6 verbundene Durchtrittsöffnung 26 auf, durch welche die Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit fließen kann. Der in die Behälterhalterung 12 eingesetzte Vorratsbehälter 4 ist dadurch ansonsten dicht mit der Auslaßleitung 6 verbunden.The valve 13 is designed here as a ball valve, the valve ball 22 is guided in a projecting into the container interior ball cage 23. On the container holder 12 is a valve lifter 24 which moves the valve ball 22 from its closed position against the force of a return spring 25 in its open position upon insertion of the reservoir 4 in the container holder 12. The cannula-like valve lifter 24 has at its free end a passage 26 connected to the outlet conduit 6, through which the cleaning or disinfecting fluid can flow. The reservoir 4 inserted into the container holder 12 is thereby otherwise tightly connected to the outlet conduit 6.

Es versteht sich, daß der Stiel 3 der hier dargestellten Reinigungsgeräte 1 aus zumindest zwei lösbar miteinander verbindbaren Stielteilen zusammengesetzt oder als Teleskopstiel ausgebildet sein kann.It is understood that the handle 3 of the cleaning devices 1 shown here can be composed of at least two detachably connectable handle parts or formed as a telescopic handle.

Da der Vorratsbehälter 4 der in den Figuren 1 und 2 einerseits und Figur 3 andererseits gezeigten Reinigungsgeräte 1 oberhalb der Auslaßleitung 6 und des zwischengeschalteten Abgabeorgans 5 angeordnet ist, kann die Reinigungs- oder Desinfektionsflüssigkeit bei geöffnetem Abgabeorgan 5 auch dann noch allein schwerkraftbedingt aus der Auslaßöffnung 11 der Auslaßleitung 6 ausfließen, selbst wenn der Vorratsbehälter 4 vorübergehend nicht unter Überdruck steht.Since the reservoir 4 in the Figures 1 and 2 on the one hand and FIG. 3 On the other hand, shown cleaning equipment 1 above the outlet 6 and the intermediate dispensing member 5 is arranged, the cleaning or disinfecting liquid with open dispensing member 5 also gravity alone out of the outlet port 11 of the outlet 6 flow out even if the reservoir 4 is temporarily not under pressure ,

Das hier dargestellte Reinigungsgerät zeichnet sich durch seine besonders einfache und bequeme Handhabung aus.The cleaning device shown here is characterized by its particularly simple and convenient handling.

Claims (18)

  1. Cleaning device (1) with a distribution surface (2) for the two-dimensional distribution of a cleaning liquid or disinfectant liquid, which distribution surface (2) is connected to a tubular shaft (3), with a reservoir for storing the cleaning liquid or disinfectant liquid, which is formed as a pressurised container and can be subjected to excess pressure by means of a pressure pump, as well as with a delivery means (5) designed as a valve, which is connected into an outlet line (6) connected to the reservoir (4) and can be actuated via a handle (7), which handle (7) is formed as an actuation element movable on the shaft (3) between a delivery position and a closure position of the delivery means (5), characterised in that the handle (7) is formed as a press button displaceably guided in the shaft opening facing away from the distribution surface (2), and that the delivery means (5) is arranged in the tubular interior of the shaft (3) and is connected via an actuation rod (8) to the handle (7).
  2. Cleaning device according to claim 1, characterised in that the pressure pump has an electric motor pump or at least a gas cartridge as pressure source.
  3. Cleaning device according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the pressure pump is designed as a manually operated pump.
  4. Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the pressure pump is integrated into the cleaning device.
  5. Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the handle (7) can be moved from a closure position, against a restoring force, to a delivery position.
  6. Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the handle (7) is arranged in the holding region of the shaft (3).
  7. Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that the partial region of the outlet line (6) connected downstream of the delivery means (5) has an outlet opening (11) that terminates in front of or behind a long side of the distribution surface (2).
  8. Cleaning device according to the precharacterising part of claim 1, in particular according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that
    - the reservoir (4) can be inserted via its front face into a pot-shaped container holder (12), which container holder (12) is connected to the shaft (3),
    - the reservoir (4) is detachably held in a container holder (12), and
    - between the container holder (12) and the reservoir (4) a valve (13) is provided that automatically closes on removing the reservoir (4), which valve terminates in the outlet line (6) connected to the container holder (12).
  9. Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the valve (13) is formed as a ball valve whose valve ball (22), on insertion of the reservoir (4), is movable by means of a valve lever (24) provided on the container holder (12) against a restoring force from a closure position to an open position, and that the valve lever (24) has at least a passage opening (26) connected to the outlet line (6).
  10. Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that the container holder (12) has a piercing or passage cannula (13) connected to the outlet line (6) and that a piercing or passage skin (14) that can be pierced or penetrated by the piercing or passage cannula (13) is provided on the front face of the reservoir (4) that can be inserted into the container holder (12).
  11. Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterised in that the reservoir (4) can be detachably secured in the container holder (12).
  12. Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterised in that the reservoir (4) is detachably connected to the container holder (12) by means of a screw connection or bayonet connection.
  13. Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterised in that at least one securement pin (15) having an undercut is provided in the inside of the front face of the container holder (12), which pin co-operates with an associated bayonet opening (16) for connection to the reservoir (4).
  14. Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterised in that the reservoir (4) is detachably connected to an in particular annular connection element (17) that has at least one bayonet opening (16) in a partial region projecting beyond the reservoir (4).
  15. Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterised in that the reservoir (4) and the connecting element (17) are detachably connected and that for this purpose an outer thread (18) is provided on the holder circumference of the cylindrically shaped reservoir (4), which outer thread co-operates with an inner thread (19) on the inner circumference of the connecting element (17).
  16. Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterised in that the reservoir (4) is open on its front end facing away from the container holder (12) and can preferably be releasably closed by means of a container cover (20).
  17. Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterised in that the container cover (20) carries a ventilation valve (21) that is preferably moveable between an open position and a closure position.
  18. Cleaning device according to one of claims 1 to 17, characterised in that the reservoir (4) is arranged above the outlet opening (6) and above the delivery means connected therebetween.
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