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EP1202661B1
EP1202661B1 EP00953165A EP00953165A EP1202661B1 EP 1202661 B1 EP1202661 B1 EP 1202661B1 EP 00953165 A EP00953165 A EP 00953165A EP 00953165 A EP00953165 A EP 00953165A EP 1202661 B1 EP1202661 B1 EP 1202661B1
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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
    • A47L1/00—Cleaning windows
    • A47L1/06—Hand implements
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B17/00—Accessories for brushes
    • A46B17/08—Other accessories, e.g. scrapers, rubber buffers for preventing damage to furniture
    • 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
    • A47L13/42—Details
    • A47L13/48—Protective devices, such as bumpers or guard plates
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25G—HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS
    • B25G1/00—Handle constructions
    • B25G1/01—Shock-absorbing means

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  • the invention relates to a window wiper for the manual cleaning of Window surfaces, with a support made of rigid material, with a also made of rigid material holding profile for the bracket a rubber wiper strip is provided.
  • Window wipers of the aforementioned type are in a variety of forms known. These have window wipers for cleaning window panes a rubber wiper strip, as described, for example, in EP 0 811 349 A1 or DE 297 15 454 U1 is described.
  • Abutment serving parts namely the carrier and the attached to it Retaining profile
  • the holding profile bends during use. Therefore exist in those known in the art Window wiping of the type mentioned above and the support profile mostly made of metal or a correspondingly hard and resistant plastic, such as ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene).
  • the window wiper at the beginning mentioned type in that the surface to be cleaned is spared without the guidance and support of the rubber wiper strip is affected.
  • the invention proposes starting from Window wiper of the type mentioned above that the carrier and that Holding profile with the exception of the point where the wiper strip with its wiping edge protrudes on all sides with an elastic, resilient, shock-absorbing Sheathing are provided.
  • the window wiper according to the invention is except where the Wiper strip protrudes with your wiping edge, with a soft, shock absorbing layer covered.
  • This coating or casing is elastically deformable, so that it automatically works after being used returns to its original shape.
  • the particular advantage of the window wiper of the invention is that sensitive surfaces even with careless handling of the Window wipers cannot be damaged, provided that they are usually Forces and loads occurring during manual cleaning based sets. All edges and corners of the beam and the support profile are Shock-absorbing soft coated, so that there is no longer a risk that for example, window frames are injured or scratched. This also applies to accidental shock loads that occur when the window wiper falling. Because of the shock absorbing effect of the invention Sheathing no longer occurs selectively, but instead only a brief, elastic deformation of the material of the Sheathing.
  • the inventive design of the window wiper Advantages of using the window wiper in no way adversely affected. It there is rather the possibility of the stability of the carrier and the holding profile consistently regarding the requirement for the respective application optimize. For example, it is conceivable that the holding profile for the rubber wiper bar made of particularly hard and rigid material, for example to produce hardened steel sheet or the like in order to provide an optimal support and to achieve correspondingly good cleaning results. Through the shock-absorbing jacket there is still no risk that this harmful effects of unintentional contacts of sensitive could have surfaces with the window wiper support, for example when touching an aluminum window frame.
  • the casing is expediently permanently attached to the carrier. This ensures that the comprehensive protection provided by the invention Design is also given at all times for long-term use.
  • the casing is made of foam elastically resilient plastic foam is formed.
  • closed-cell foam for example made of polyurethane (PU) both good shock absorbing and elastic properties, namely already with a thickness of the order of millimeters.
  • plastic foam very light weight, what for Usability of a manual device is positive in any case.
  • Foaming technology is particularly efficient and enables targeted shock-absorbing cushioning of critical areas by the The material thickness of the casing is increased locally.
  • the outer shape such a foam is essentially freely selectable. Regardless of the shape of the base body, i.e. H.
  • the material of the sheath in this manufacturing process has the material of the sheath in this manufacturing process a particularly intimate contact with the surface of the carrier, so that a particularly strong and durable connection is achieved. This comes the Lifespan of the window wiper naturally benefits, even if sometimes rough Operating conditions occur.
  • a handle is attached to the carrier, which also with the Sheathing is provided.
  • This handle can either be in one piece with the Carrier be formed, or attached to an extension handle be releasably connectable to the carrier. While the former Represents a particularly compact handheld device, the action radius in the second variant extended accordingly by the extension handle. It is also conceivable that an extension handle also to the Execution can be connected in which the carrier in one piece has a handle.
  • the design of the handle according to the invention makes handling easier of the window wiper noticeably improved again.
  • the resilient Sheathing in the grip area adapts when grasping hand and thus ensures a particularly secure hold. This is coming especially when the handle - as usual with the manual wet cleaning - gets damp and handles made of rigid material smooth and become slippery, which naturally slips out of your hand or Accidental contact with the surfaces to be cleaned is encouraged. at this is not the case with the invention.
  • the covered handle is namely under particularly safe in all conceivable operating conditions.
  • the casing the handle has formations.
  • Grip recesses for the individual fingers are formed so that with one hand a positive, secure grip is achieved.
  • An advantageous further education provides that the formations a plurality of protruding knobs exhibit. Due to the point contact with the skin, these knobs ensure when using the window wiper for a circulation-promoting Massage the palm of your hand. This is mostly considered subjectively pleasant felt and makes longer due to the circulation-promoting effect, fatigue-free work possible.
  • the Rubber wiper strip fixed or alternatively releasably attached to the carrier. While the fixed attachment ensures a particularly secure hold, the releasable attachment of the cleaning element or elements the advantage that they are Wear or easily exchanged for different applications can be.
  • the rubber wiper strips can be attached detachably for example, are inserted laterally into corresponding receiving profiles.
  • the carrier can be made in one piece from metal or plastic in the invention consist or be combined, for example with in plastic injected metal profiles, fittings and the like.
  • FIG. 1 and 2 show a cleaning device according to the invention in the form of a window cleaner, d. H. a manual cleaning device shown for smooth surfaces and as a whole with the Reference number 1 provided. in the two representations you will find the identical Reference signs use.

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The invention relates to a cleaning device for manually cleaning surfaces with a support from dimensionally stable material on which at least one cleaning element is mounted. The aim of the invention is to provide a device with which damages to sensitive surfaces that are caused by an inadvertent contact with the dimensionally stable material can be substantially avoided. To this end, the support is at least partially provided with an elastically deformable, shock-absorbing cover.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Fensterwischer für die manuelle Reinigung von Fensterflächen, mit einem Träger aus formsteifem Material, der mit einem ebenfalls aus formsteifem Material bestehenden Halteprofil für die Halterung einer Gummi-Wischerleiste versehen ist.The invention relates to a window wiper for the manual cleaning of Window surfaces, with a support made of rigid material, with a also made of rigid material holding profile for the bracket a rubber wiper strip is provided.

Fensterwischer der vorgenannten Art sind in vielfältigen Ausführungsformen bekannt. Für die Reinigung von Fensterscheiben haben diese Fensterwischer eine Gummi-Wischerleiste, wie sie beispielsweise in der EP 0 811 349 A1 oder der DE 297 15 454 U1 beschrieben ist.Window wipers of the aforementioned type are in a variety of forms known. These have window wipers for cleaning window panes a rubber wiper strip, as described, for example, in EP 0 811 349 A1 or DE 297 15 454 U1 is described.

Damit eine ausreichende und gleichmäßige manuelle Andruckkraft auf die Gummi-Wischerleiste ausgeübt werden kann, müssen die diesbezüglich als Widerlager dienenden Teile, nämlich der Träger und das daran befestigte Halteprofil, hinreichend formstarr ausgebildet sein. Insbesondere muß vermieden werden, daß sich das Halteprofil bei der Benutzung durchbiegt. Deshalb bestehen bei den nach dem Stande der Technik bekannten Fensterwischem der eingangs genannten Art der Träger und das Halteprofil meistens aus Metall oder aus einem entsprechend harten und widerstandsfähigen Kunststoff, wie beispielsweise ABS (Acrylnitril-Butadien-Styrol).So that a sufficient and even manual pressure force on the Rubber wiper strips can be exercised in this regard as Abutment serving parts, namely the carrier and the attached to it Retaining profile, be sufficiently rigid. In particular, must be avoided that the holding profile bends during use. Therefore exist in those known in the art Window wiping of the type mentioned above and the support profile mostly made of metal or a correspondingly hard and resistant plastic, such as ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene).

Die Verwendung von derartigen formstabilen, widerstandsfähigen Materialien für den Träger hat darüber hinaus den Vorteil, daß der Fensterwischer funktionssicher, robust und langlebig ist. Dem steht jedoch der Nachteil gegenüber, daß empfindliche Oberflächen gefährdet sind, wenn sie versehentlich mit dem Träger oder dem Halteprofil in Kontakt kommen, was sich bei der normalen Anwendung praktisch kaum vermeiden läßt. So können beispielsweise Aluminium- oder Echtholz-Fensterrahmen bei der Fensterreinigung mit einem Fensterwischer der bekannten Art verkratzt werden. Darüber hinaus kommt es immer wieder zu Beschädigungen von Oberflächen, wenn ein derartiger Fensterreiniger versehentlich herunterfällt, was sich selbst bei Beachtung der üblichen Sorgfalt in der täglichen Praxis nicht vollkommen ausschließen läßt.The use of such dimensionally stable, resistant materials for the carrier also has the advantage that the window wiper is reliable, robust and durable. However, there is the disadvantage against that sensitive surfaces are at risk if they accidentally come into contact with the carrier or the holding profile, which is what can hardly be avoided in normal use. So can for example aluminum or real wood window frames at the Window cleaning can be scratched with a window wiper of the known type. In addition, there is always damage to surfaces, if such a window cleaner accidentally falls down, which is self not taking into account the usual care in daily practice can be excluded.

Nach dem Stande der Technik (FR-A-27 53 075) ist es bei Möbelreinigungsvorrichtungen bekannt, den dort ebenfalls starren Träger allseitig mit einer weichen, nachgiebigen Umhüllung zu versehen, um zu verhindern, daß man die bei der Möbelreinigung zu reinigen Oberflächen beschädigt. Bei diesen vorbekannten Möbelreinigungsvorrichtungen sind die Reinigungselemente allerdings außen an der elastischen Umhüllung angebracht und werden deshalb nur ungleichmäßig abgestützt. Würde man die Gummi-Wischerleiste eines Fensterwischers an einer solchen Umhüllung befestigen und abstützen, so wäre die Funktion des Fensterwischers erheblich beeinträchtigt.According to the state of the art (FR-A-27 53 075) it is at Furniture cleaning devices known, the rigid carrier there too to be provided on all sides with a soft, flexible covering in order to prevent the surfaces to be cleaned when cleaning the furniture damaged. In these previously known furniture cleaning devices However, cleaning elements attached to the outside of the elastic covering and are therefore only supported unevenly. Would you like the rubber wiper strip attach a window wiper to such an enclosure and support, the function of the window wiper would be significant impaired.

Es ist deshalb Aufgabe der Erfindung, den Fensterwischer der eingangs genannten Art dahingehend weiterzubilden, daß die zu reinigende Fläche geschont wird, ohne daß die Führung und Abstützung der Gummi-Wischerleiste beeinträchtigt wird.It is therefore an object of the invention, the window wiper at the beginning mentioned type in that the surface to be cleaned is spared without the guidance and support of the rubber wiper strip is affected.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe schlägt die Erfindung ausgehend vom Fensterwischer der eingangs genannten Art vor, daß der Träger und das Halteprofil mit Ausnahme der Stelle, wo die Wischerleiste mit ihrer Wischkante herausragt, allseitig mit einer elastischen nachgiebigen, stoßdämpfenden Ummantelung versehen sind.To achieve this object, the invention proposes starting from Window wiper of the type mentioned above that the carrier and that Holding profile with the exception of the point where the wiper strip with its wiping edge protrudes on all sides with an elastic, resilient, shock-absorbing Sheathing are provided.

Der Fensterwischer gemäß der Erfindung ist mit Ausnahme der Stelle, wo die Wischerleiste mit Ihrer Wischkante herausragt, mit einer weichen, stoßabsorbierenden Schicht bedeckt. Diese Beschichtung bzw. Ummantelung ist elastisch verformbar, so daß sie nach einer Beanspruchung selbsttätig wieder ihre ursprüngliche Form annimmt.The window wiper according to the invention is except where the Wiper strip protrudes with your wiping edge, with a soft, shock absorbing layer covered. This coating or casing is elastically deformable, so that it automatically works after being used returns to its original shape.

Der besondere Vorteil des Fensterwischers der Erfindung besteht darin, daß empfindliche Oberflächen auch bei unvorsichtiger Handhabung des Fensterwischers nicht beschädigt werden können, sofern man die üblicherweise bei der manuellen Reinigung auftretenden Kräfte und Belastungen zugrundelegt. Alle Kanten und Ecken des Trägers und des Halteprofils sind stoßdämpfend weich ummantelt, so daß keine Gefahr mehr besteht, daß beispielsweise Fensterrahmen verletzt bzw. verkratzt werden. Das gilt auch für versehentliche Stoßbeanspruchungen, die auftreten, wenn der Fensterwischer herunterfällt. Aufgrund der stoßabsorbierenden Wirkung der erfindungsgemäßen Ummantelung tritt nämlich keine punktuelle Belastung mehr auf, sondern lediglich eine kurzzeitige, elastische Deformierung des Materials der Ummantelung.The particular advantage of the window wiper of the invention is that sensitive surfaces even with careless handling of the Window wipers cannot be damaged, provided that they are usually Forces and loads occurring during manual cleaning based sets. All edges and corners of the beam and the support profile are Shock-absorbing soft coated, so that there is no longer a risk that for example, window frames are injured or scratched. This also applies to accidental shock loads that occur when the window wiper falling. Because of the shock absorbing effect of the invention Sheathing no longer occurs selectively, but instead only a brief, elastic deformation of the material of the Sheathing.

Durch die erfindungsgemäße Ausgestaltung des Fensterwischers werden die Gebrauchsvorteile des Fensterwischers in keiner Weise negativ beeinflußt. Es besteht vielmehr die Möglichkeit, die Stabilität des Trägers und des Halteprofils konsequent bezüglich der Anforderung für den jeweiligen Anwendungszweck zu optimieren. So ist es beispielsweise denkbar, daß Halteprofil für die Gummi-Wischerielste aus besonders hartem und biegesteifem Material, beispielsweise gehärtetem Stahlblech oder dergleichen herzustellen, um eine optimale Auflage und entsprechend gute Reinigungsergebnisse zu erzielen. Durch die stoßdämpfende Ummantelung besteht dennoch keine Gefahr, daß dies schädliche Auswirkungen bei unbeabsichtigten Kontakten von empfindlichen Oberflächen mit dem Träger des Fensterwischers haben könnte, beispielsweise bei der Berührung eines Aluminium-Fensterrahmens.The inventive design of the window wiper Advantages of using the window wiper in no way adversely affected. It there is rather the possibility of the stability of the carrier and the holding profile consistently regarding the requirement for the respective application optimize. For example, it is conceivable that the holding profile for the rubber wiper bar made of particularly hard and rigid material, for example to produce hardened steel sheet or the like in order to provide an optimal support and to achieve correspondingly good cleaning results. Through the shock-absorbing jacket there is still no risk that this harmful effects of unintentional contacts of sensitive Could have surfaces with the window wiper support, for example when touching an aluminum window frame.

Zweckmäßigerweise ist die Ummantelung unlösbar an dem Träger befestigt. Dadurch wird sichergestellt, daß der umfassende Schutz durch die erfindungsgemäße Ausgestaltung auch beim Langzeiteinsatz jederzeit gegeben ist.The casing is expediently permanently attached to the carrier. This ensures that the comprehensive protection provided by the invention Design is also given at all times for long-term use.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, daß die Ummantelung als Umschäumung aus elastisch nachgiebigem Kunststoffschaum ausgebildet ist. Insbesondere geschlossenporiger Schaum, beispielsweise aus Polyurethan (PU) hat nämlich sowohl gute stoßdämpfende, als auch elastische Eigenschaften, und zwar bereits bei einer Dicke in der Größenordnung von Millimetern. Darüber hinaus hat eine Kunststoff-Umschäumung ein sehr geringes Gewicht, was für die Brauchbarkeit eines manuellen Geräts in jedem Fall positiv ist. Außerdem ist die Technik der Umschäumung besonders rationell durchführbar und ermöglicht die gezielte stoßdämpfende Abpolsterung kritischer Stellen, indem die Materialstärke der Ummantelung lokal erhöht wird. Die äußere Formgebung einer derartigen Umschäumung ist nämlich im wesentlichen frei wählbar. Unabhängig von der Form des Grundkörpers, d. h. bei der Erfindung des Trägers, hat das Material der Ummantelung bei diesem Fertigungsverfahren einen besonders innigen Kontakt mit der Oberfläche des Trägers, so daß eine besonders feste und haltbare Verbindung erreicht wird. Dies kommt der Lebensdauer des Fensterwischers natürlich zugute, selbst wenn mitunter rauhe Einsatzbedingungen auftreten.It is particularly advantageous that the casing is made of foam elastically resilient plastic foam is formed. In particular has closed-cell foam, for example made of polyurethane (PU) both good shock absorbing and elastic properties, namely already with a thickness of the order of millimeters. Furthermore has a plastic foam very light weight, what for Usability of a manual device is positive in any case. Besides, that is Foaming technology is particularly efficient and enables targeted shock-absorbing cushioning of critical areas by the The material thickness of the casing is increased locally. The outer shape such a foam is essentially freely selectable. Regardless of the shape of the base body, i.e. H. in the invention of the Carrier, has the material of the sheath in this manufacturing process a particularly intimate contact with the surface of the carrier, so that a particularly strong and durable connection is achieved. This comes the Lifespan of the window wiper naturally benefits, even if sometimes rough Operating conditions occur.

Vorzugsweise ist an dem Träger ein Handgriff angebracht, der ebenfalls mit der Ummantelung versehen ist. Dieser Handgriff kann entweder einstückig mit dem Träger ausgebildet sein, oder auch an einem Verlängerungsstiel angebracht sein, der lösbar an den Träger anschließbar ist. Während die erstgenannte Variante ein besonders kompaktes Handgerät darstellt, wird der Aktionsradius bei der zweiten Variante durch den Verlängerungsstiel entsprechend erweitert. Es ist gleichfalls denkbar, daß ein Verlängerungsstiel ebenfalls an die Ausführung angeschlossen werden kann, bei welcher der Träger einstückig einen Handgriff aufweist.Preferably, a handle is attached to the carrier, which also with the Sheathing is provided. This handle can either be in one piece with the Carrier be formed, or attached to an extension handle be releasably connectable to the carrier. While the former Represents a particularly compact handheld device, the action radius in the second variant extended accordingly by the extension handle. It is also conceivable that an extension handle also to the Execution can be connected in which the carrier in one piece has a handle.

Durch die erfindungsgemäße Ausgestaltung des Handgriffs wird die Handhabung des Fensterwischers nochmals merklich verbessert. Die nachgiebigelastische Ummantelung im Griffbereich paßt sich nämlich beim Umfassen an die Hand an und sorgt auf diese Weise für besonders sicheren Halt. Dies kommt insbesondere dann zum tragen, wenn der Handgriff - wie üblicherweise bei der manuellen Naßreinigung - feucht wird und Handgriffe aus starrem Material glatt und rutschig werden, was natürlich ein Entgleiten aus der Hand bzw. unbeabsichtigten Kontakt mit den zu reinigendem Oberflächen begünstigt. Bei der Erfindung ist dies nicht der Fall. Der ummantelte Handgriff ist nämlich unter allen denkbaren Einsatzbedingungen besonders griffsicher.The design of the handle according to the invention makes handling easier of the window wiper noticeably improved again. The resilient Sheathing in the grip area adapts when grasping hand and thus ensures a particularly secure hold. This is coming especially when the handle - as usual with the manual wet cleaning - gets damp and handles made of rigid material smooth and become slippery, which naturally slips out of your hand or Accidental contact with the surfaces to be cleaned is encouraged. at this is not the case with the invention. The covered handle is namely under particularly safe in all conceivable operating conditions.

Falls die Ummantelung als Umschäumung aus Kunststoffschaum ausgebildet ist, wird die Benutzung überdies auch deswegen als besonders angenehme empfunden, da Kunststoffschaum eine gute thermische lsolierwirkung hat Selbst bei kühlen Umgebungstemperaturen fühlt sich ein derartiger Griff angenehm warm an, was natürlich der Benutzungsfreundlichkeit ebenfalls entgegenkommt.If the sheathing is made of plastic foam use is also particularly pleasant because of this felt because plastic foam has a good thermal insulating effect Such a handle feels comfortable even in cool ambient temperatures pleasantly warm to the touch, which of course also makes it easy to use accommodates.

Für eine ergonomische Handhabung ist es vorteilhaft, daß die Ummantelung des Handgriffs Ausformungen aufweist. Auf diese Weise können beispielsweise Griffmulden für die einzelnen Finger ausgeformt werden, so daß mit einer Hand ein formschlüssiger, sicherer Griff erreicht wird. Eine vorteilhafte Weiterbildung sieht vor, daß die Ausformungen eine Vielzahl von vorstehenden Noppen aufweisen. Durch den punktuellen Kontakt mit der Haut sorgen diese Noppen bei der Benutzung des Fensterwischers für eine durchblutungsfördernde Massage der Handinnenfläche. Dies wird meistenteils als subjektiv angenehm empfunden und macht wegen der durchblutungsfördemden Wirkung längeres, ermüdungsfreies Arbeiten möglich.For ergonomic handling, it is advantageous that the casing the handle has formations. In this way, for example Grip recesses for the individual fingers are formed so that with one hand a positive, secure grip is achieved. An advantageous further education provides that the formations a plurality of protruding knobs exhibit. Due to the point contact with the skin, these knobs ensure when using the window wiper for a circulation-promoting Massage the palm of your hand. This is mostly considered subjectively pleasant felt and makes longer due to the circulation-promoting effect, fatigue-free work possible.

Bei der erfindungsgemäße Ausgestaltung eines Fensterwischers kann die Gummi-Wischerleiste fest oder alternativ lösbar am Träger angebracht sein. Während die feste Anbringung für einen besonders sicheren Halt sorgt, hat die lösbare Anbringung des oder der Reinigungselemente den Vorteil, daß sie bei Verschleiß oder für unterschiedliche Anwendungsfälle leicht ausgetauscht werden können. Zur lösbaren Anbringung können die Gummi-Wischerleisten beispielsweise seitlich in entsprechende Aufnahmeprofile eingeschoben werden.In the inventive design of a window wiper, the Rubber wiper strip fixed or alternatively releasably attached to the carrier. While the fixed attachment ensures a particularly secure hold, the releasable attachment of the cleaning element or elements the advantage that they are Wear or easily exchanged for different applications can be. The rubber wiper strips can be attached detachably for example, are inserted laterally into corresponding receiving profiles.

Der Träger kann bei der Erfindung sowohl einstückig aus Metall oder Kunststoff bestehen, oder auch daraus kombiniert sein, beispielsweise mit in Kunststoff eingespritzten Metallprofilen, Anschlußstücken und dergleichen.The carrier can be made in one piece from metal or plastic in the invention consist or be combined, for example with in plastic injected metal profiles, fittings and the like.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist im folgenden anhand der Zeichnung näher erläutert. Hierzu zeigen im einzelnen:

Fig. 1
einen Längsschnitt durch einen erfindungsgemäßen Fensterwischer;
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einen Querschnitt durch einen erfindungsgemäßen Fensterwischer gemäß Fig. 1.
An embodiment of the invention is explained below with reference to the drawing. The following show in detail:
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a longitudinal section through a window wiper according to the invention;
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2 shows a cross section through a window wiper according to the invention according to FIG. 1.

In den Darstellungen in Fig. 1 und Fig. 2 ist ein erfindungsgemäßes Reinigungsgerät in Form eines Fensterreinigers, d. h. eines manuellen Reinigungsgeräts für glatte Flächen dargestellt und darin als Ganzes mit dem Bezugszeichen 1 versehen. in den beiden Darstellungen finden die identischen Bezugszeichen Verwendung.1 and 2 show a cleaning device according to the invention in the form of a window cleaner, d. H. a manual cleaning device shown for smooth surfaces and as a whole with the Reference number 1 provided. in the two representations you will find the identical Reference signs use.

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  1. A window wiper for manually cleaning window surfaces, comprising a carrier (2) of a material which is stiff in respect of shape and provided with a holding profile (6) comprising a material which is also stiff in respect of shape, for holding a rubber wiper strip (4), characterised in that with the exception of the location where the wiper strip (4) projects out with its wiper edge the carrier (2) and the holding profile (6) are provided on all sides with an elastically yielding, shock-absorbing casing (8).
  2. A window wiper according to claim 1 characterised in that the casing (8) is in the form of a foam enclosure (8) of elastically yielding plastic foam.
  3. A window wiper according to claims 1 and 2 characterised in that the foam enclosure (8) comprises closed-pore polyurethane foam.
  4. A window wiper according to claim 1 characterised in that the carrier (2) is integrally connected to a handle (3) which is also enclosed by the foam enclosure (8).
  5. A window wiper according to claim 6 characterised in that the handle (3) is mounted to an extension shaft which can be releasably connected to the carrier (2).
  6. A window wiper according to claim 4 characterised in that the casing (8) of the handle (3) has shaped portions.
  7. A window wiper according to claim 6 characterised in that the shaped portions have a plurality of projecting knobs (9).
  8. A window wiper according to claim 1 characterised in that the carrier (2) comprises metal.
  9. A window wiper according to claim 1 characterised in that the carrier (2) comprises plastic material.
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