EP1202660A1 - Dispositif d'humidification individuelle - Google Patents

Dispositif d'humidification individuelle

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EP1202660A1
EP1202660A1 EP00900446A EP00900446A EP1202660A1 EP 1202660 A1 EP1202660 A1 EP 1202660A1 EP 00900446 A EP00900446 A EP 00900446A EP 00900446 A EP00900446 A EP 00900446A EP 1202660 A1 EP1202660 A1 EP 1202660A1
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Prior art keywords
housing part
moistening
liquid
membrane
cleaning
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Gottlieb Moosbrugger
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K10/00—Body-drying implements; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
    • A47K10/24—Towel dispensers, e.g. for piled-up or folded textile towels; Toilet-paper dispensers; Dispensers for piled-up or folded textile towels provided or not with devices for taking-up soiled towels as far as not mechanically driven
    • A47K10/32—Dispensers for paper towels or toilet-paper

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  • the invention relates to a device for the individual moistening of cleaning wipes, in particular paper napkins.
  • the object of the invention is to enable individual cleaning wipes to be moistened directly at the place where the food is consumed or when the drink is consumed, that is to say on a restaurant table, in a car or in an airplane.
  • This object is achieved in that a moistening device arranged in a housing is provided.
  • the housing can have an element for actuating the moistening device on its upper side.
  • the housing can comprise - seen in the position of use - lower housing part for supporting a cleaning cloth and an upper housing part which is offset in height from the lower housing part and on the underside of which the moistening device is arranged, the lower and the upper housing part being at least on are connected to one another so that the space between the lower and the upper housing part forms a humidification chamber which is open at least on one side and into which a single cleaning cloth can be introduced, which can be moistened by means of the moistening device.
  • the actuating element can be arranged on the upper side of the upper housing part, which enables a relatively simple type of manufacture.
  • a further embodiment of the invention can consist in that the lower housing part and the upper housing part are connected to one another in one piece. In this way, the housing can be easily manufactured as an injection molded part.
  • a particularly convenient access to the moistening device is made possible according to a further embodiment of the invention in that the upper housing part only partially covers the lower housing part.
  • the humidification chamber extending between the upper and lower housing parts is therefore very easily accessible, which is why the paper napkin o.a. can be moistened without complicated movements.
  • the lower housing part on its surface is made of an absorbent insert, e.g. a sponge insert, formed support surface.
  • the excess liquid released by the moistening device which cannot be absorbed by the paper napkin, is absorbed by the absorbent insert and at the same time evenly distributed on the underside of the paper napkin, so that it cannot escape from the moistening chamber.
  • the humidification chamber can have an extendable drawer with a bearing surface for the cleaning cloth to be moistened, which drawer can be inserted into the humidification chamber with the cleaning cloth placed on it.
  • the pull-out drawer increases convenience, as it can be designed to be automatically retractable and extendable like a CD drive. Furthermore, the drawer closes the humidification chamber completely when retracted, so that the ingress of dirt is prevented.
  • the humidification chamber can be arranged in a housing which has a magazine in its lower region for accommodating a large number of cleaning wipes, with further ones optionally in the housing Recesses for various catering utensils, e.g. salt shakers, toothpick containers or the like are provided.
  • a further embodiment of the invention can consist in the moistening device being designed as a spraying unit, the spraying direction of which, viewed in the position of use, is directed essentially downwards.
  • the spraying unit can be formed from one or more liquid nozzles, via which a uniform moistening of the cleaning cloth can be achieved.
  • a further advantageous embodiment of the invention can consist in that the liquid nozzle (s) are arranged on the underside of the upper housing part.
  • the downward directed liquid nozzles spray the cleaning liquid onto the cleaning cloth to be positioned below the upper part of the housing.
  • the lower part of the housing with an absorbent pad underneath takes up the excess cleaning liquid.
  • liquid nozzles can be connected via feed lines to the outlet of a manually operable suction pump, which in turn is connected to a storage container for holding a cleaning liquid, e.g. Water.
  • a cleaning liquid e.g. Water.
  • the humidification can be carried out by hand with just a few pumps and the spray unit can therefore be operated without a power supply.
  • An electrically operated pump can also be provided.
  • the upper housing part is designed as a hollow body in which the feed lines are laid, which are therefore not visible from the outside.
  • the connecting piece between the lower and the upper housing part is designed as a hollow body in which the storage container is arranged.
  • a technically simple construction of the device according to the invention can be achieved according to a development of the invention in that the suction pump can be actuated by the actuating element, which is designed as an actuating push button.
  • the moistening device can comprise an elastic film or membrane which, at least in part, forms the upper boundary of the moistening chamber, as seen in the position of use, and which has a multiplicity of breakthrough channels which are liquid-tight when depressurized and liquid-permeable when pressure is applied.
  • the breakthrough channels are designed with a very small diameter and close due to the elasticity of the film or membrane against liquid passage sealing off. As soon as an increased pressure acts on the film or membrane, it is pulled apart, as a result of which the perforation channels open to the extent that cleaning liquid can get into the humidification chamber.
  • the elastic film or membrane with its side opposite the humidification chamber, can delimit a closed suction chamber into which a supply line connected via a check valve to a storage container filled with cleaning fluid and a connection line to a manually operable suction pump opens.
  • the perforation channels can be arranged in the form of a matrix on the elastic film or membrane.
  • a particularly uniform humidification results from a 13 x 13 matrix of humidification channels.
  • Another feature of the invention can be that the elastic film or membrane is made of rubber and that the film or membrane is clamped in a frame. As a result, a relatively large area can be covered with the film or membrane within the humidification chamber. However, a multi-part arrangement composed of individual foils or membranes can also be provided.
  • the elastic film or membrane can be reinforced by a network running parallel to it, the through-channels being arranged within the network mesh.
  • the housing can have a swivel base on the underside, so that it can be pivoted about a vertical axis.
  • the housing can be positioned on a table, and anyone sitting at the table can, by rotating the housing, bring the humidification chamber into the position suitable for him to insert and moisten the cleaning cloth.
  • the device according to the invention can be conveniently operated from several sides if the humidification chamber is designed to be open on three side surfaces.
  • the housing can be integrated in a console, for example a motor vehicle. So that the humidification of Paper napkins also happen while driving to remove various contaminants.
  • a particularly practical design of the device according to the invention can be achieved according to a further embodiment of the invention in that the humidification chamber is arranged in a housing which has a rectangular opening on one side which forms the open side of the humidification chamber.
  • the storage container for the cleaning liquid can be arranged on the back of the housing and provided with a fill level indicator.
  • Fig.l an oblique view of an embodiment of the device according to the invention.
  • FIG. 2 shows a side view of the device according to FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 3 shows a rear view of the device according to Fig.l
  • FIG. 4 shows a section parallel to a side surface of the device according to the invention according to FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 5 shows a section parallel to the front through an inventive device according to FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 6 shows an oblique view of a further embodiment of the device according to the invention.
  • FIG. 7 shows a section running parallel to a side surface of the device according to FIG. 6;
  • FIG. 8 shows a side view of a further embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 9 shows a front view of the device according to FIG. 8.
  • FIG. 10 shows a rear view of the device according to FIG. 8 and
  • Fig.l 1 is a plan view of the device according to Fig.8.
  • the housing 1 shows a device for the individual moistening of cleaning wipes, in particular paper napkins with a moistening device 10 arranged in a housing 1. It can also be used to moisten sheet by sheet, paper napkins, handkerchiefs, kitchen towels or the like in order to improve the cleaning effect of these wipes to increase.
  • the housing 1 On its upper side, the housing 1 has an element 5 for actuating the moistening device 10, which in the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1 is designed as an actuating push button.
  • the housing 1 comprises a lower housing part 70, seen in the position of use, for supporting the cleaning cloth, and an upper housing part 7, which is offset in height from the lower housing part 70 and on the underside of which the moistening device, which is designed as a spray unit 10, is arranged, the direction of spraying - seen in the position of use - is directed essentially downwards.
  • the lower housing part 70 and the upper housing part 7 are connected to one another in one piece.
  • the actuating push button 5 is attached to the top of the upper housing part 7.
  • the space between the lower and the upper housing part 70, 7 forms a humidification chamber 2 that is open on at least one side, in the embodiment according to FIG. 1 on three sides, into which a single cleaning cloth can be introduced, which can be moistened by means of the spray unit 10 is.
  • the lower housing part 70 has on its upper side a support surface formed from an absorbent insert, which is formed by a sponge insert 25 or the like, and on which the napkin can be placed and moistened. Excess liquid is absorbed by the sponge, which also ensures an even distribution of moisture on the cleaning cloth.
  • the spraying unit is formed from a plurality of liquid nozzles 10, which are arranged on an upper boundary wall of the humidification chamber 2. However, only a central nozzle or another form of spraying or wetting can be provided for the cleaning cloth.
  • the paper towel could also be moistened by a tub containing liquid within the humidification chamber.
  • the liquid nozzles 10 are connected via feed lines 14 to the outlet of a suction pump 20, 21, which in turn is connected via a liquid line 23 to a storage container for holding a cleaning liquid 26, e.g. Water.
  • a cleaning liquid e.g. Water.
  • the suction pump 20, 21 is actuated, liquid is sucked out of the container 26 with each pumping stroke and at the same time liquid is sprayed through the nozzles 10.
  • another liquid which also contains scent or cleaning additive can be contained in the container 26.
  • the suction pump 20, 21 is actuated by pressing the actuation push button 5.
  • the housing 1 has in its lower area a magazine 6 for accommodating a large number of cleaning wipes, from which a wipe to be moistened can be removed if necessary.
  • a magazine 6 for accommodating a large number of cleaning wipes, from which a wipe to be moistened can be removed if necessary.
  • additional recesses 3, 4 for various catering utensils, e.g. Salt shaker, toothpick container or the like provided.
  • a compartment 11 formed by a compartment wall 14 serves to store a menu.
  • the housing 1 has a swivel base 12 on its underside, so that it can be pivoted about a vertical axis.
  • the humidification chamber can have any shape and can also be open on one side only.
  • the design and arrangement of the liquid nozzles 10 can be adapted to the particular shape of the housing 1. Care should be taken to ensure that no liquid can get from the chamber 2 directly to the user.
  • the humidification chamber could have a pull-out drawer with a bearing surface for the cleaning cloth to be moistened, which drawer can be inserted into the humidification chamber with the cleaning cloth placed on it.
  • this device according to the invention is particularly suitable for motor vehicles, airplanes or the like.
  • the housing in a console, e.g. of a motor vehicle can be integrated. After the moistening process, the cloth can be pulled out of the moistening chamber again using the drawer.
  • the humidification device 15 is arranged in a housing 1 which has a rectangular opening 16 on one side, which forms the open side of the humidification chamber 2.
  • the housing 1 is arranged on a base 10, which can also be designed as a turntable, in order to make the opening 16 accessible from any side.
  • the moistening device comprises an elastic film or membrane 8, which at least partially forms the upper boundary of the moistening chamber 2, as seen in the position of use, and which has a multiplicity of through-channels 15 which are liquid-tight in the unpressurized state and liquid-permeable when pressure is applied.
  • the number of breakthrough channels is not subject to any restrictions and can be determined as required. Even the arrangement of only a single breakthrough channel would be conceivable.
  • An unpressurized state is understood to mean the state in which no external mechanical pressure acts on the elastic film or membrane 8.
  • the thickness of the film or membrane 8 can be matched to the number of breakthrough channels and the load that occurs and is preferably in the millimeter range.
  • the elastic film or membrane 8 delimits a closed suction chamber 9, into which a check valve 3 with a cleaning liquid, e.g. Water, filled reservoir 13 connected supply line 7 and a connecting line 6 to a manually operated suction pump 4 opens.
  • a cleaning liquid e.g. Water
  • another, also fragrant or cleaning additive-containing liquid can be contained in the container 13.
  • the through openings 15 have a very small diameter in the range of tenths of a millimeter or even smaller, which close automatically in the unpressurized state due to the elasticity of the film or membrane 8.
  • the suction pump 4 can be operated manually via the push button 5. Cleaning liquid is always sucked into the suction chamber 9 when after pressing of the push button 5 this is moved back into its starting position as a result of its spring preload and in doing so sucks in cleaning fluid from the reservoir 13 in the passage direction of the check valve 3.
  • the check valve 3 closes and the cleaning liquid located in the suction chamber 9 is pressed against the elastic film or membrane 8 and this is thus put under pressure, so that the break-through channels are created as a result of the resulting tension within the elastic film or membrane 8 15 are opened so far that the cleaning liquid drips onto the paper napkin located in the humidification chamber 2 and moistens them.
  • the through-channels 15 are arranged on the elastic film or membrane 8 in the form of a matrix, preferably a 13 ⁇ 13 matrix.
  • the mutual distance between the through-channels 15 can be chosen in any way.
  • the elastic film or membrane 8 is preferably formed from rubber and clamped so firmly in a frame that it withstands the pressure of the suction pump 4 acting from above. So that there is no sagging of the elastic film or membrane 8, it is reinforced by a network, not shown, running parallel to the latter, the through-channels 15 being arranged within the network mesh.
  • a support surface 14 for an absorbent sponge insert or the like, on which the paper napkin can be placed and moistened. Excess liquid is absorbed by the sponge, which also ensures an even distribution of moisture on the cleaning cloth.
  • a compartment wall 14 e.g. Shaped to accommodate a menu.
  • the storage container 13 for the cleaning liquid is arranged and provided with a fill level indicator 30.
  • the upper housing part 7 only partially covers the lower housing part 70 and the cleaning cloth is moistened exclusively via a single central liquid nozzle 100, via which a cleaning cloth held under the nozzle 100 can be moistened by means of the actuating button 50 ,
  • a membrane according to the exemplary embodiment according to FIGS. 6, 7 or a plurality of nozzles can also be used.
  • the lower part 70 is semicircular in shape as seen in plan.
  • the upper part 7 is essentially adapted to this shape and set back with respect to the lower part, the front edge of the upper part 7 ending approximately in the region of the center of the lower part semicircle 70 (FIG. 11).
  • Two compartment walls 140 are formed on the back of the housing 110 and are used to hold a menu and other information carriers.
  • the top of the housing 110 has a plurality of depressions 160, 161, 162, 163, in which, for example, salt and pepper shakers, toothpicks and, for example, beer mats can be accommodated. However, these recesses can also be used for other purposes, for example, when using the device according to the invention in the office, various writing utensils, paper clips, rubber rings, etc. can be stored in them.
  • the housing 1 stands on feet 180.

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  • Paper (AREA)
  • Containers And Packaging Bodies Having A Special Means To Remove Contents (AREA)

Abstract

Dispositif d'humidification individuelle de linges de nettoyage, en particulier de serviettes en papier, qui comporte un dispositif d'humidification (8, 10, 100) placé dans un boîtier (1, 110, 111).
EP00900446A 1999-07-21 2000-01-13 Dispositif d'humidification individuelle Withdrawn EP1202660A1 (fr)

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AT126199A AT409211B (de) 1999-07-21 1999-07-21 Vorrichtung zur einzelbefeuchtung von reinigungstüchern
AT126199 1999-07-21
AT189399 1999-11-09
AT189399 1999-11-09
PCT/AT2000/000006 WO2001006903A1 (fr) 1999-07-21 2000-01-13 Dispositif d'humidification individuelle

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CN (1) CN1374843A (fr)
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CA (1) CA2377031A1 (fr)
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